M 06-19-95 JTTOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 19, 1995
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos met in the
Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:36 p.m., Monday, June 19, 1995, in a
Joint Meeting/regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton,
Linda Lubeck and Mayor/Chairman Patrick O'Laughlin.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor O'Laughlin stated that the Council had not met in Closed Session this evening.
ARTS COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS (00.20)
Mayor O'Laughlin announced that three applications had been received from Dale Chambers, Pat
Dryan and Betsy Ducey for four vacancies on the Arts Commission. Voting was held and Mr.
Chambers and Ms Dryan were appointed to terms expiring 7/1/98. Ms Ducey was not in attendance
for interview.
LIBRARY BOARD/APPOINTMENT (000.20)
Mayor O'Laughlin announced that one application had been received from Sanford Fredrickson for
the one vacancy on the Library Board. Voting was held and Mr. Fredrickson was reappointed to a
term expiring 7/1/98.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS (02.47)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the recommended action
concerning County Referrals:
Referral #4720: 16830 Sheldon Road; Applicant/Crafford; Requesting Design review and Special
Permit; Staff recommends approval with the condition that no addition become a secondary unit.
Referral #6064: 14531 Arnerich Road; Applicant/Salem; Requesting Building Site; Staff
recommends approval.
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Carried unanimously.
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PAYROLL RATIFICATION/MAY 1995 (03A.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the check register for the
payroll of May 21 through June 3, 1995 paid on June 9, 1995, in the amount of $242,678.67. Carried
unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT/PAYROLL RATIFICATION/MAY 1995 (03B.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that the Agency ratify the check register in the
amount of $6,991.93 for payroll of May 21 through June 3, 1995 paid on June 9, 1995. Carried
unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JUNE 1995 (04A.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on June 2 and 9, 1995 in the amount of $605,578.13.
Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JUNE 1995 (04B.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that the Agency ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on June 2, 1995 in the amount of $419.46. Carried
unanimously.
MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 1995 (05A.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the Minutes of June 5,
1995 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT/MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 1995 (05B.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that the Agency approve the Minutes of June 5,
1995 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 1995 (05C.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the Minutes of June 12,
1995 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT/DOWNTOWN BANNERS/FLAGS/BUDGET TRANSFER (06.33)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that the Agency authorize the Executive Director
to execute a letter of agreement transferring $7,000.00 to the Town of Los Gatos for downtown
banners and flags. Carried unanimously.
OPERATING BUDGET/1995-1996/RESOLUTION 1995-89 (07A.06)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-89 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1995-96
OPERATING BUDGET, with the correction noted in the desk item. Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/OPERATING BUDGET 1995-96/RESOLUTION 1995-3RD
(07B.33)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Agency adopt Resolution 1995-3RD
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 OPERATING BUDGET. Carried unanimously.
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TREASURER'S REPORT (08.V)
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council as of April 30, 1995 was received and
filed.
UTILITY USERS TAX/SPECIAL ELECTION (09.22)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept and file report and letter
from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters establishing the costs of elections to be held
November 7, 1995 and March 26, 1996. Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT/DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM (10.33)
This report was incorporated into Agenda Item 7B.
TEMPORARY CLASSIFICATION TABLE/RESOLUTION 1995-70 (11.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-70 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TEMPORARY
CLASSIFICATION TABLE, which includes amendment as noted in the desk item. Carried
unanimously.
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES/HUMANE SOCIETY/RESOLUTION 1995-71 (12.28)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-71 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO SIGN EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SANTA
CLARA VALLEY FOR PROVIDING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES TO THE FIVE WEST
VALLEY CITIES. Carried unanimously.
BELGATOS PLAYGROUND/PROJECT 475PBELL/RESOLUTION 1995-72 (13.26)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-72 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK FOR BELGATOS
PLAYGROUND PROJECT 475PBELL. Carried unanimously.
COPIER/RICOH-FT5570-DUPLICATOR/RESOLUTION 1995-73 (14.28)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-73 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO
PURCHASE A REFURBISHED RICOH-FT5570 DUPLICATOR FOR $4,983.36, as shown in
the desk item. Carried unanimously.
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/LEASE AGREEMENTS/TENANTS/RESOLUTION 1995-74 (15.44)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-74 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH TENANTS FOR FY 1995-96. Carried
unanimously.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION EXCESS INSURANCE/RESOLUTION 1995-75 (16.12)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-75 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL AGENCY WORKERS' COMPENSATION
EXCESS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (LAWCX) FOR EXCESS WORKERS'
COMPENSATION EXCESS INSURANCE. Carried unanimously.
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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCT/HICKS & CO/ADMINISTRATION/RESOLUTION 1995-76 (17.12)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-76 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HICKS & COMPANY FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING
ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES. Carried unanimously.
DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE/FORTIS BENEFITS/RESOLUTION 1995-77 (18.12)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-77 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FORTIS BENEFITS INSURANCE COMPANY FOR
SHORT TERM DISABILITY, LONG TERM DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE. Carried
unanimously.
9328 PROJECT/CREEK TRAIL/B&B CONSTRUCTION/RESOLUTION 1995-78 (19A.35)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-78 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF B&B
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. PROJECT 9307 - LOS GATOS CREEK
TRAIL - AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY TOWN CLERK.
Carried unanimously.
9328 PROJECT/CREEK TRAIL/B&B CONSTRUCTION/PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE
(19B.35)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council increase Purchase Order 95144 to
B&B Concrete Construction Company by $18,600, funded by project fund balance. Carried
unanimously.
PARKING PROHIBITION/QUAIL HILL AND SHANNON ROAD/RESOLUTION 1995-79
(20A.38)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-79 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS PROHIBITING PARKING BETWEEN
THE HOURS OF 2:00 AM AND 6:00 AM EAST SIDE OF SHORT ROAD BETWEEN QUAIL
HILL ROAD AND SHANNON ROAD. Carried unanimously.
PARKING LIMITATION/BEAN AVE ACROSS FROM WILDER/RESOLUTION 1995-80 (20B.38)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-80 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING 10 MINUTE PASSENGER
LOADING ZONE AT BEAN AVENUE DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM WILDER AVENUE.
Carried unanimously.
9511 PROJECT/REROOFING/SERVICE CENTER/LIBRARY/RESOLUTION 1995-81 (21.44)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-81 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROJECT 9511 -
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REROOFING CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY AND SERVICE CENTER VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE BUILDING. Carried unanimously.
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9601 PROJECT/RETAINING WALL/BLOSSOM HILL & PHILLIPS/RESOLUTION 1995-82
(22.35)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-82 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FEDERAL AID FOR PROJECT 9601 - BLOSSOM HILL ROAD AND PHILLIPS AVENUE
RETAINING WALL. Carried unanimously.
COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES/HEWLETT-PACKARD/RESOLUTION 1995-83 (23.28)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-83 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO PURCHASE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES FROM
HEWLETT-PACKARD. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (XX.19)
Low Income Housing:
Jo Bartlett, 166 Oak Hill Way, spoke of the housing presentation discussed at the Planning
Commission and asked Council for additional locations to place low income housing. Spoke of gas
tax revenues being cut if housing stock did not meet State mandates.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency portion
of this evenings meeting at 7:51 p.m. Carried unanimously.
HEARINGS
UTILITY USERS TAX/GAS, ELECTRIC, TELEPHONE, CABLE, WATER (24.05)
Mayor O'Laughlin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
reintroduction of amended ordinance to establish a 2% utility users tax on gas, electric, telephone,
cable and water.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Bill Haggerty, 151 N. Santa Cruz Ave., General Manager of South Bay CableVision, spoke of the
customers who would have to absorb the cost of the tax. He noted the franchise fees already paid by
the company and the competitive rates of competing companies.
Leslie Morley, 60 Central Ave., asked that the question of the utility tax be brought to a vote.
Shirley Henderson, Antiquarium, 98 W. Main St., spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and the
small total cost of $1.00 per month on her Cable TV and utilities.
Al Chase, 107 Ann Arbor Drive, in favor of the utility tax and the need to continue service levels at
the present level.
Ann Holley, 116 Hilow Court, urged Council's full support and commitment in the adoption of the
ordinance and the elimination of the special election.
Steve Werner, 16605 Oleander, supports the utility tax and encouraged Council to proceed with the
ordinance for the benefit of street repair and police services.
Armand Charlebois, 249 Los Gatos Blvd., works in a restaurant downtown and requested continued
police service levels in the downtown area, especially on weekend evenings.
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No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
UTILITY USERS TAX CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council close the public hearing.
Carried unanimously.
Council Comments:
Mrs. Lubeck noted that there was now an absolute sunset clause of five years reflected in the
proposed ordinance.
Mr. Blanton enquired about the next scheduled public hearing on this item which will be held July
17, 1995.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council waive the reading of the Draft
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council reintroduce amended Draft
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADDING ARTICLE V,
CHAPTER 25 (UTILITY USERS' TAX) TO THE TOWN CODE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. Blanton voted no for reasons stated in previous record.
Council Comments:
Mrs. Benjamin urged those with questions concerning the budget to come to the Clerk's Office or
Library to read the appropriate documents and to speak to staff regarding their concerns. Noted that
the Library will be closed the week before Christmas as one of this years' budget cuts. Spoke of the
priorities within the community as they relate to the budget cuts which have been made over the last
four years. Also how this has affected long range goals and plans, and how the utility tax will ease the
impact on the services which the community has grown to expect.
Mr. O'Laughlin spoke of the decision making authority of the Council. Noted that the voice of the
people can change those in the decision making position during election procedures. The sunset
clause was one request which most of the speakers at the public hearings have asked for and which
Council has supported. The continual erosion of Town services is being addressed by Council and
participating citizens in the adoption of a utility tax for a period of five years. This measure of
addressing the Town's financial shortfall was developed from the community financial forums held
last year as an answer to the Town's failing infrastructure.
Mr. Attaway spoke of four years of severe budget cuts and service reductions. He expressed his
thanks to those citizens who have come forward to speak for the utility tax.
Mr. Blanton was in favor of the five year sunset clause in the Draft Ordinance. Continues to support
efficiency measures so as to provide more service while expending less resources. Respects those
who support the utility tax but does not agree.
Mayor O'Laughlin announced that the next public hearing on the utility tax would be held July 17,
1995, at which time any additional testimony will be heard before adopting the Draft Ordinance. A
summary of the Draft Ordinance will be published in the Weekly-Times before the next meeting.
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HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE/LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING DISTRICT #1/HEARING
CONSIDER PROTESTS/RESOLUTION 1995-84 (25.14)
Mayor O'Laughlin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
protests and adopt resolution confirming diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 -Hillbrook Benefit
Zone for Fiscal Year 1995-96.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Everett Eiselen, 112 Hillbrook Drive, spoke in favor of the recommended action and the method of
handling the assessment district.
No one else spoke regarding this item.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-84
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING AND AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 - HILLBROOK
BENEFIT ZONE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996, and directing Clerk to submit a certified copy to
the County Tax Collector. Carried unanimously.
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE/LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING DISTRICT #2/HEARING
CONSIDER PROTESTS/RESOLUTION 1995-85 (26.14)
Mayor O'Laughlin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
protests and adopt resolution confirming diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2 -Gemini Court
Benefit Zone for Fiscal Year 1995-96.
No one from the audience spoke regarding this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-85
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING AND AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 - GEMINI COURT
BENEFIT ZONE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996, and directing Clerk to submit a certified copy to
the County Tax Collector. Carried unanimously.
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE/LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING DISTRICT #1/HEARING
CONSIDER PROTESTS/RESOLUTION 1995-86 (27.14)
Mayor O'Laughlin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
protests and adopt resolution confirming diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 -Blackwell Drive
Benefit Zone for Fiscal Year 1995-96.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE CONT.
The following people addressed this issue:
Michael La Rocca, Director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance, spoke of the increased fees due to
the work performed in the district. He noted that James Maloney, 369 Blackwell Drive, had registered
his protest against the current assessment.
Paul Caplan, 373 Blackwell Drive, spoke of dividing the cost among the other beneficiaries and
finding an alternative method of handling the benefit zone.
No one else from the audience spoke to this item.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-86
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING AND AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 - BLACKWELL
DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996, directing Clerk to submit a certified
copy to the County Tax Collector, and assigning staff to work with the homeowners to explore other
viable options to the assessment district. Carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/RESOLUTION 1995-87 (28.33)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-87
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS GATOS DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION.
Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD PLAN/MISSION/GOALS/RESOLUTION 1995-88 (29A.33)
Elizabeth Smith, 17551 Vineland Ave., Monte Sereno, representing Cornerstone Shopping Center
and Co-Chair of the Los Gatos Boulevard Alliance. Commended Council for supporting the Los
Gatos Boulevard vision and plan. Spoke in favor of approving the plans, mission, goals and
objectives. Asked that the Boulevard Charette be treated as a fluid guideline and direction but not as a
non flexible, frozen, final conclusion. Use the ideas creatively and allow them to unfold naturally,
please do not take this creativity and use it with constrictive oppressiveness.
Mrs. Benjamin spoke of the last General Plan meeting and the discussion regarding the energy flow
generated from the Community and the Los Gatos Blvd. Alliance interaction. She noted that the
General Plan Committee needed to plan for some agenda topics which would address implementation
regarding the ideas and designs which have been submitted by the charette.
Mrs. Lubeck addressed the need for an implementation discussion and methods of procedure for
acting on the charette designs within the boundaries of the communities resources
Catherine Hoffman, 105 Garden Hill Drive, as a residential member of the Los Gatos Boulevard
Alliance, gave input on the cooperative venture and spoke of the ideas and plans as a beginning which
need more time and thought as the planning progresses.
Mrs. Benjamin noted the variety of people involved in this community planning alliance.
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LOS GATOS BOULEVARD CONT.
Speakers continued
Carl Cilker, 1631 Willow Street, San Jose, spoke in favor of the mission, goals and objective in Item
29A. Emphasized that there is no plan for the boulevard yet. The plan is under discussion and being
worked on but it is not established in concept at this time. Therefore asking a developer to conform to
a plan that does not exist will create many problems for the Town and applicant. Applicants may be
advised as to the status of the Alliance's work and the applicants may incorporate the concepts as they
are identified and developed in the mission and objectives of the Alliance.
Mayor O'Laughlin alluded to interim guidelines that could be used. Spoke of flexibility and
parameters of those ideas which have already been expressed. Any developer considering working on
the Boulevard should at a minimum be familiar with the work the Charette has done so far.
Barbra Toren, 15933 Orange Blossom, as a resident of Blossom Manor, spoke of the benefits to her
community due to the work of the Boulevard Committee.
Mrs. Benjamin discussed saving attachment two, Item 29B, for the General Plan Committee to give
more time to and for Council to consider ways to provide resources for the implementation of this
activity.
Mr. Anderson, Town Attorney, noted that the policy now in effect is only altered by paragraph five.
Paragraphs one through four were adopted by Council six months ago.
Elizabeth Smith, noted the great variety of ideas expressed during the Charette, and the
inappropriateness of trying to take one of these ideas and microscopically review it as the ultimate
resolution for the Boulevard.
Mr. Attaway believes the issue of the development applications should return to the General Plan
Committee for additional consideration.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-88
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING THE LOS GATOS
BOULEVARD PLAN - MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES, and send back to the July
meeting of the General Plan Committee the Resolution (Attachment 2) expanding policies for
development applications along Los Gatos Boulevard from Spencer Ave. to Route 85. Carried
unanimously.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL/MUSIC IN THE PLAZA (30.23)
Emerald Hathaway-Bush, 174 Villa Ave., Chairman of the Los Gatos Arts Commission, and Chair
of Music in the Plaza, spoke of the Fourth of July, Independence Day Celebration, which has been
planned. She asked for Council's approval and noted the time involved in planning this event,
including the musical groups that are committed.
Barbra Toren, 15933 Orange Blossom, spoke in support of the Music in the Plaza events and the July
4th concept.
Mayor O'Laughlin suggested that the July 4th concept be celebrated on the 2nd during the regular
Sunday Music in the Plaza event from 5 to 7 pm. If more is planned for the 4th of July then more of
the Town should be involved with the initial planning, such as clubs, schools and businesses.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council deny the request to hold Music in
the Plaza on Tuesday, July 4, 1995, but urge consideration of holding such an event next year with full
community involvement. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES (31.20)
Mr. O'Laughlin noted the Brazilian festivities to take place August 6th through 13th, which would
recognize the Brazilian World Cup win last year. Several players on the Brazilian team may be
visiting Los Gatos to celebrate their win last year and thank Los Gatans for their hospitality. The Los
Gatos Theatre is planning to show Brazilian films and some restaurants will be featuring Brazilian
menus. Music in the Plaza would feature Brazilian music. A small reception would be held at the
Civic Center to welcome the Brazilian dignitaries. There will be no need to expend any additional
funds on police services.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that this evening's meeting be adjourned at 9:46
a.m. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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