M 08-09-93TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
August 9, 1993
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 6:12 p.m., Monday, August 9, 1993 in adjourned
regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton,
Linda Lubeck, and Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
Absent:Patrick O'Laughlin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Larry Anderson, Town Attorney, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this
evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to consider Real Property
Negotiations regarding tenant relocation benefits for Ruthanne and Mark Mander involving
the real property at 56 Villa Ave, Los Gatos. Council authorized release of a rental
entitlement letter to Mr. and Mrs. Mander which will be sent by the Town's consultant.
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT/TRANSIT DISTRICT/CONSOLIDATION (00.38)
Mayor Benjamin noted the letter from Ron Gonzales, County Supervisor, and requested time
to discuss the subject on tonight's agenda as per Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2).
Motion by Mayor Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council consider the
consolidation of the Congestion Management Agency and Transit District Board as item 5 of
this evening's agenda. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent. (It was
noted that 2/3rds of the entire Council voted in favor of this motion.)
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE #2/RESOLUTION 1993-126
TRACT 8400/SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS (01.04)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
126 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CORRECTING RESOLUTION
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1993-101 LEVYING THE AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #2. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
REGIONAL GOVERNANCE/RESOLUTION 1993-127
SANTA CLARA COUNTY CITIES ASSOCIATION (02.17)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
127 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ENDORSING SANTA CLARA
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REGIONAL GOVERNANCE CONT.
COUNTY CITIES ASSOCIATION POSITION STATEMENT REGARDING REGIONAL
GOVERNANCE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 1993
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to approve the Minutes of August 2,
1993 as submitted. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 330/CONDITION USE PERMIT U-91-6A/RESOLUTION 1993-128
(04.09)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider appeal of a
Planning Commission decision to approve a request for permission to establish a restaurant
(Tea Room) with outdoor seating and a request for a beer and wine license on property in
the C-2 zone. Conditional use Permit Application U-91-6A. Property located at 330 N. Santa
Cruz Avenue. Property owner, Fred R. Schneider. Applicants: Bill and Pat Ramirez.
Appellant: Charles Perrotta.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council find that the Planning
Commission erred by not adding conditions Council felt were necessary to restrict the use to
the level identified by the traffic analysis. The restaurant will be consistent with all other
restaurants; alcohol can be served with meals; retail sales will be in conjunction with the
service of restaurant foods. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
128 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS UPHOLDING AN APPEAL
OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR
PERMISSION TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT (TEA ROOM) WITH OUTDOOR
SEATING AND FOR A BEER AND WINE LICENSE ON PROPERTY IN THE C-2 ZONE, BY
REQUIRING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF USE--CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT U-91-
6A. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT/TRANSIT DISTRICT/CONSOLIDATION (05.38)
Council consensus to oppose the proposed consolidation of the Santa Clara County Transit
District Board and Santa Clara County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) and request
staff to place this subject on the next West Valley Mayors and Managers agenda and to
communicate with the West Valley Cities our concerns before the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to adjourn this evening's meeting at
6:25 p.m. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin was absent.
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ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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