M 08-02-93TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
August 2, 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 7:38 p.m., Monday, August 2, 1993 in 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 54956.9(a) to consider Pending
Litigation status report which was not heard and will be continued to a later date.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss Labor Relations. Council
discussed AFSCME employees MOU'S and instructed the negotiator in conduct of the
negotiations over the coming months.
PRESENTATIONS/YEARS OF SERVICE/COMMENDATIONS (00.10)
LEE BOWMAN/PATRICIA MONTOYA MADRID/20 YEARS
Mayor Benjamin presented Commendations for years of service to Lee Bowman and Patricia
Madrid for their twenty years of continuing service with the Town. Both individuals were
present for their commendation and thanked the Mayor for this presentation.
JOHN CAMPOS/GEORGE GADD/TAM MC CARTY/MICHAEL YORKS
Mayor Benjamin announced commendations for fifteen years of service to John Campos,
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George Gadd, Tam McCarty and Michael Yorks. These individuals will receive their
commendations at another time.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION/COMMENDATION/MARK WEINER (000.20)
Mayor Benjamin announced the Commendation from the Town to Mark Weiner for his active
participation on the Community Services Commission. Mr. Weiner was present to receive
his commendation and thanked the Town for its consideration.
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POLICE CAR/BID AWARD/MC HUGH LINCOLN-MERCURY/RESOLUTION 1993-100 (01.09)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
100 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MC HUGH LINCOLN-MERCURY, INC.
OF LOS GATOS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE UNMARKED POLICE VEHICLE AND THE
PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR OR 72,000 MILE WARRANTY FOR THE
VEHICLE, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THIS
PURCHASE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (02.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (03.10)
Informational item presenting future Town Meetings for Council and other Town Boards and
Commissions was received and filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (04.47)
Accepted the monthly status report from the Planning Commission and Planning
Department.
FISCAL YEAR/1992-93/ANNUAL REPORT (05.05)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept fiscal year 1992-93
Annual Report. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/JUNE 1993 (06.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for payroll of July 4, 1993 through July 17, 1993 in the amount of
$248,387.23 paid on July 23, 1993. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JUNE 1993 (07.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices in the amount of $672,001.52 paid on July 15, 16,
and 23, 1993. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
COUNCILMEMBER PATRICK O'LAUGHLIN/EXCUSED ABSENCE (08.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council excuse Councilmember
Patrick O'Laughlin from Council Meetings until he has recovered from surgery. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
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CONGESTION MANAGEMENT/DUES/1990-91/STATE MANDATED PROGRAM (09.39)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council appropriate $17,232 from
prior year General Fund fund balance to Account 4480-61059, authorize payment under
protest of the Town's FY 1990-91 Congestion Management Agency assessment, and
authorize Mayor to discuss this matter with the CMA Board's Finance Subcommittee to
request a delay until the M.O.E. issue is resolved. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin absent.
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PARKING CITATION APPEALS/APPOINTMENT/HEARING OFFICER (10.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council authorize the Town
Manager to appoint a Town employee or other community volunteer as Administrative
Hearing Officer for parking citation appeals. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin
absent.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT/VENTILATING SYSTEM/RESOLUTION 1993-112 (11.28)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
112 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF TOWN'S HEATING, VENTILATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
WHEELER AVE 141/STORM DRAIN CONNECTION (12.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept staff's
recommendation and provide drainage facilities in the Public Right of Way adjacent to the
property line for possible private connection. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin
absent.
RETIREMENT SETTLEMENT/ART ROY/RESOLUTION 1993-113 (13.01)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
113 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING EARLY
RETIREMENT SETTLEMENT WITH CAPTAIN ARTHUR ROY, and authorize transfer of
$35,000 from account 100-36150 to account 1111-51756 ($27,920) and 1111-52000
($7,080). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY/AB 434 FUNDS/RESOLUTION 1993-114 (14.39)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
114 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DESIGNATING THE SANTA
CLARA COUNTY CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY AS RECIPIENT OF AND
OVERALL PROGRAM MANAGER FOR AB 434 (SHER--1991) VEHICLE REGISTRATION
FEE REVENUES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS/RESOLUTION 1993-115 (15.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
115 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AND
ADOPTING REVISED TOWN PERSONNEL RULES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin absent.
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT/RESOLUTION 1993-116 (16.19)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
116 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
ENTITLED, "JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND COOPERATION
AGREEMENT TO UNDERTAKE OR TO ASSIST IN THE UNDERTAKING OF ESSENTIAL
ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED FOR FISCAL YEARS 1994-1996. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTION 1993-117 (17.07)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
117 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, CITY OF
MONTE SERENO, AND CITY OF SARATOGA FOR THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992/1993 AND AN AMENDED
AGREEMENT FOR THOSE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1993/1994 THROUGH
1995/1996. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
RENT MEDIATION PROGRAM/INFORMATION & REFERRAL/RESOLUTION 1993-118
(18A.19)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
118 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
SERVICES, INC. FOR OPERATING THE RENT MEDIATION PROGRAM. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
BELOW MARKET PRICE HOUSING PROGRAM/BMP PROGRAM
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPERS/RESOLUTION 1993-119 (18B.19)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
119 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO AUGUST 5, 1992, AGREEMENT WITH
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPERS FOR OPERATING THE BELOW MARKET PRICE
HOUSING PROGRAM. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
CAMINO DEL CERRO 15681/TREE APPEAL/LAMONT/RESOLUTION 1993-120 (19.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
120 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING AN APPEAL OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY AN APPLICATION TO REMOVE A
PROTECTED TREE, ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION S-93-6, which
incorporates the findings and decision of the Town Council meeting of July 19, 1993.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
CAPRI DRIVE 14115/ZONE MAP AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 1951 (20.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 1951
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
NO. 112 FROM R-1:8 TO RD FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14115 CAPRI DRIVE.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
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TOWN CODE/READOPTION/CODIFICATION/ORDINANCE 1952 (21.46)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 1952
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS READOPTING CERTAIN
ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO CORRECT CODIFICATION
DIFFICULTIES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
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KENNEDY ROAD 16221/WEIR/ZONE MAP AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 1953 (22.09)
Town Clerk read the Title of the Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the
Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 1953
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
NO. 140 FROM RC TO HR-1:PD FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16221 KENNEDY
ROAD. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
LOS GATOS-ALMADEN ROAD 16035-16055/PEPPERTREE SCHOOL/ORDINANCE 1954
(23.09)
Town Clerk read the Title of the Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the
Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 1954
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1:8 TO R-1:8-PD FOR PROPERTY
AT 16055 AND 16035 LOS GATOS-ALMADEN ROAD. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
O'Laughlin absent.
HEARINGS
SUVIEW DRIVE 15400/HACKETT/HEARING (24.09)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider appeal of Planning Commission decision denying a request for abandonment of a
40-foot wide right-of-way and deny the request for abandonment of a 40-foot wide right-of-
way across the property owned by Charles Hackett.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Charles Hackett, 15400 Suview Drive, reviewed situation and the ability of fire trucks to
access the road.
Joseph Wucher, Bayshore Development, 18 Barcelona Circle, Redwood City, spoke of
their continued efforts to negotiate regarding this project.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
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Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council close the public hearing.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council uphold the decision of the
Planning Commission that abandonment of a 40 foot right-of-way at 15400 Suview Drive is
not consistent with the General Plan and Hillside Specific Plan and deny the request of Mr.
Charles Hackett for abandonment of a 40 foot right-of-way across the property located at
15400 Suview Drive. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
WEED ABATEMENT/PROGRAM ASSESSMENT/RESOLUTION 1993-121/HEARING (25.27)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider and confirm report and assessment on abatement of weeds within the Town of Los
Gatos.
No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council close the public hearing.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
121 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING REPORT
DESCRIBING PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, AND SHOWING AMOUNT OF WEED
ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS TO BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-92-5A/HEARING (26.46)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider introducing ordinance amending the Town Code to modify regulations for display of
signs on private property for activities under a special events permit.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Susanne Rayfield, 16800 Cypress Way, representing the Chamber of Commerce,
submitted a letter to Council and requested a continuance of this hearing for more input from
other business communities within Town. She presented a letter for the record.
Albin Danell, Reservoir Rd., representing the Chamber, asked to have more time to
consider alternatives of signs in other locations of Town.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this public
hearing to October 4, 1993. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
ALBRIGHT WAY 101/ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION Z-74-8B/HEARING (27.09)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider modification of Planned Development Ordinance adopted for the Los Gatos
Business Park to permit a health management/fitness center as a permitted use with a
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Conditional Use Permit, Zone Change Application Z-74-8B. Property located at 101 Albright
Way. Property Owner, Los Gatos Business Park.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Staurt Adams, Half Moon Bay, owner of the park, spoke to the health and fitness
perspective and that a fitness management business would support the concern of physical
fitness that this community reflects.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
ALBRIGHT WAY 101 CONT.
Bonnie Revelle, 960 Hampswood Way, San Jose, explained survey of employees in the
area and the 20% that showed interest in using the services provided, and spoke of the
study of leading national resorts, the services being used and the plans for future services to
be offered.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council close the public hearing.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council find that the Zoning
Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the General Plan, and finds that the community
benefit of promotion of physical fitness and wellness, nutrition and stress reduction that
creates mental health that contribute to a vibrant work force which also contributes to a
healthy community, and finds that the proposal supports the type of light industry that is
currently existing in the park. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council waive the reading of the
Draft Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.
1247 RELATING TO PERMITTED USES EFFECTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 135 FROM CM
AND R-M:5-12 TO CM-PD. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 330/CONDITION USE PERMIT U-91-6A/HEARING (28.09)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing 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.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
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Charles Perrotta, 218 Casitas Bulevard, owner of downtown business, requested
allowances for his business similar to applicant's requests. He offered a package of
information and pictures for the record, detailing traffic impacts, garbage can placement and
removal of tile roof.
Pat Ramirez, 22382 Riva Ridge Dr., applicant of Tea Room and gift boutique explained
plans for business and hours of operation.
Lisa Strauss, 1213 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, franchiser, explained the concept of the business
and the plan to have three to four seatings a day for lunch and afternoon tea.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 330 CONT.
Albin Danell, Reservoir Rd., representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of this
new business enterprise.
Kurt Lemons, 18162 Eileen Crt., Parking Commissioner, spoke of the limited parking
downtown, no immediate expansion of parking and the need to consider the types of
businesses that would be of less impact on the parking concerns.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council close the public hearing.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, that Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision
approving Conditional Use Permit U-91-6A. Motion died for lack of second.
Motion by Mayor Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this item to
August 9, 1993, at 6:00 p.m., so that applicant may work with staff on establishing use
allowances that will not cause high traffic generation and that the following be added to the
conditions: Service of alcohol be limited to beer and wine, and may be served only with
meals on the premises; Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to annual review by the
Town Police Department; If it is determined that the sale of alcohol is a nuisance, the permit
shall be subject to reevaluation by the Planning Commission. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 130G/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT U-77-24E (29.09)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider appeal of Planning Commission decision to deny a request for permission to extend
hours of operation for an existing restaurant and bar on property in the C-2 zone.
Conditional Use Permit Application U-77-24E. Property located at 130-G N. Santa Cruz
Avenue. Property owner, Vargo Properties. Applicant: Los Gatos Brewing Company.
The following person addressed this issue:
Lila Montgomery, 209 University Ave., is opposed to extending the weekday hours but
would approve the weekend hours.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this hearing to
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September 7, 1993 in response to letter received July 28, 1993 from Andrew P. Pavicich.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1/ASSESSMENT RATE (34.04)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting
resolution setting ad valorem assessment rate for Open Space Maintenance District #1
(Tract no. 3026 and tract no. 3162 Hillbrook Dr. and Fairmead Lane.)
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OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE CONT.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Everett Eiseler, 112 Hillbrook Drive., as spokesperson of the district, introduced fifteen
people who had come in support of equitable assessments.
Chuck Steele, 141 Fairmead, requested reconfirmation that funds collected from the open
space district would only be used within that district.
Peggy Sprague, 132 Hillbrook, was concerned about her high assessment and wanted to
review the question of equitability.
Joseph Cusick, 163 Eastridge, questioned methods for equalization and the possibility of
using the assessments of 1965 for the base value.
Charles, 126 Hillbrook, spoke regarding the assessment district.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mayor Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council continue this item to
November 1, 1993; that neighborhood spokepeople will work with staff to develop a
proposal that is jointly agreed upon with the neighborhood; that Council authorize use of
reserve funds to maintain the open space district for now. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs.
Lubeck voted no, stating that she did not feel that the reserve should be depleted to cover
this maintenance. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/RESOLUTION 1993-124 (35.13)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting
resolution ratifying the Town of Los Gatos Americans with Disabilities Act - Transition Plan.
The following person addressed this issue.
Jim Lewis, 156 Vista Del Monte, addressed three concerns and recommendations: Asked
to see costs associated with each item addressed in the transition plan; the list was not
tested for program accessibility, because of this some items could be removed from the list
once tested; curb ramps are needed at all intersections. Suggestion was to return to staff;
readdress the program accessibility; provide cost estimates; include all curb ramps on
priority list.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, to allow the subcommittee more time to work on these issues and
when resolved return to Council. Motion dies for lack of second.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to accept the report introducing
Americans with Disabilities Act - Transition Plan as a vital, flexible, fluid report and work with
community while acquiring input, and that Council adopt Resolution 1993-124 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - TRANSITION PLAN. Carried by a vote of 3
ayes. Mr. Blanton voted no. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
WILDAN ASSOC./ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES/RESOLUTION 1993-122 (33.11)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WILDAN ASSOCIATES TO
PROVIDE TOWN ENGINEERING SERVICES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin
absent.
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PROJECT 480SLGWD/LOS GATOS BOULEVARD WIDENING/DAVID POWERS & ASSOC
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES/RESOLUTION 1993-123 (36.35)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council make findings required
pursuant to Section 2.50.130 of the Town Code that a competitive bidding process for
environmental consultant services for the undergrounding of utilities and widening of Los
Gatos Boulevard can be dispensed with for the following reasons:
a.The firm of David J. Powers and Associates is already under contract with the Santa
Clara County Traffic Authority to perform consulting environmental services for the
completion of Highway 85, of which the completion of this project is a mitigation measure.
b.The widening of Los Gatos Boulevard is required before either the Bascom
Avenue/Los Gatos Boulevard or Winchester Blvd. interchanges with Highway 85 can be
opened to public use.
c.A delay in awarding this agreement in order to go through a competitive process
would delay the completion of the construction projects until after the two interchanges are
scheduled to be completed and Highway 85 opened.
d.A delay in opening the two interchanges would impose severe environmental and
traffic congestion impacts on other neighboring streets and residential neighborhoods as
vehicles search for alternative routes to access to and from the highway.
e.This environmental consultant firm is uniquely qualified to do this work by nature of its
experience on other highway projects and based on their previous work project are able to
provide a quick turnaround on the environmental documents. The three firms currently on
the Town's list to perform these functions have no experience with the Town on projects of
this complexity.
f.The price for the work to be completed has been negotiated based on the Town's
experience in completing other projects and based on the complexity of meeting the air
quality analysis and reporting standards, and has been found to be advantageous to the
Town.
AND that Council adopt Resolution 1993-123 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH DAVID J. POWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND THE
WIDENING OF LOS GATOS BOULEVARD. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin
absent.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICY FOR THE DOWNTOWN (37.42)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to continue this item to November 1,
1993. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
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PARK COMMISSION/NEW TERM OF OFFICE/STUDENT PARK COMMISSIONER (38.20)
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to waive the reading of the Draft
Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
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PARK COMMISSION CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING SECTION
19.20.010(c) OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE TOWN CODE TO CHANGE THE
TERM OF OFFICE FOR STUDENT PARK COMMISSIONERS. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
CLERK'S OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES/RESOLUTION 1993-125 (30.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1993-
125 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS PROVIDING FOR A JOB
DESCRIPTION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE TOWN CLERK. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
MINUTES OF JULY 19, 1993 (31.V)
Mrs. Lubeck requested her name be spelt correctly on page two; that Mr. Attaway's
comments concerning well noticed, open and public meetings held by the General Plan
committee be included on page four under Council comments for Route 85 hearing; and that
the vote for Suview Drive on page seven be corrected to 3 ayes, 1 no by Mr. Blanton and 1
absence.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt the Minutes of July
19, 1993 as corrected. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
TREASURER'S REPORT (32.V)
Informational reports submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the months of May 1993,
and June 1993, were received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to adjourn this evening's meeting at
10:45 p.m. to a Closed Session Meeting to discuss the real property negotiations with
Ruthanne and Mark Mander for tenant relocation benefits involving the property at 56 Villa
Ave. The Open Session will deal with the application for the Tea Room at 330 N. Santa
Cruz Ave. 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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