M 12-18-95TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
December 18, 1995
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 7:35 p.m., Monday, December 18, 1995, in regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck,
Patrick O'Laughlin and Mayor Randy Attaway.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Larry Anderson announced that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening's meeting
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1), to discuss a matter of Anticipated Litigation in
which the Town, on the attorney's recommendation, chooses not to identify the potential plaintiffs.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
PAYROLL/RATIFICATION/NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1995 (02.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify the check register for the
payroll of November 19 through December 2, 1995, in the amount of $377,330.92 paid on December
8, 1995. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/DECEMBER 1995 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on December 1, 8, and 15, 1995 in the amount of
$595,164.57. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT/OCTOBER 1995 (04.V)
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer as of October 31, 1995 was received and filed.
ROLLER/EQUIPMENT PURCHASE/RESOLUTION 1995-168 (05.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-168
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO AUTHORIZE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH TRACTOR EQUIPMENT SALES TO
PURCHASE (1) ONE NEW 1995 VIBRATORY TANDEM ROLLER, and adjust budget for
capital purchase in gas tax fund. Carried unanimously.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT/1994-95/RESOLUTION 1995-169 (06.06)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-169
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING THE 1994-95
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE LOS GATOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Carried
unanimously.
9308 PROJECT/SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT/RESOLUTION 1995-170 (07.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-170
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF P&F
CONSTRUCTION, INC. - PROJECT 9308 - ANNUAL SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY TOWN CLERK. Carried
unanimously.
9310 PROJECT/STORM DRAIN/MAIN EXTENSION/RESOLUTION 1995-171 (08.35)
NORTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-171
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF CELTIC
CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT 9310 - NORTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE STORM DRAIN
MAIN EXTENSION AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING
BY TOWN CLERK. Carried unanimously.
HERNANDEZ AVE/RETAINING WALL/FUND TRANSFER/RESOLUTION 1995-172 (09.06)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-172
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING 1995-2000 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TRANSFERRING $25,000 FROM GAS TAX FUND
BALANCE FOR HERNANDEZ AVENUE RETAINING WALL. Carried unanimously.
ROBERTS ROAD WEST/VACATION OF EXCESS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY & EASEMENTS
OHLONE COURT 108, 110/RESOLUTION 1995-173
OHLONE COURT 104, 118, 120, 129/RESOLUTION 1995-175 (10.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-173
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS VACATING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY AT 108 AND 110 OHLONE COURT (TRACT 8280--300 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD)
PURSUANT TO DIVISION 9, PART 3, CHAPTER 4 OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-175
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS VACATING PUBLIC SERVICE
EASEMENT AT 104 AND 129 OHLONE COURT (TRACT 8280--300 BLOSSOM HILL
ROAD) AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AT 118 AND 120 OHLONE COURT (TRACT
8280--300 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD) PURSUANT TO DIVISION 9, PART 3, CHAPTER 4 OF
THE CALIFORNIA STATE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. Carried unanimously.
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LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 16268/APPEAL/RESOLUTION 1995-174 (11.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1995-174
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING AN APPEAL OF A
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO ADD A SUNROOM,
GAZEBO, AND A RETAIL/RESTAURANT USE, AND RETURN APPLICATION TO
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION; PROPERTY LOCATED
IN THE C-1 ZONE; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION U-94-7 AND
ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION S-76-57A. Carried unanimously.
HEARING
BRENMORE CABLE PARTNERS, L.P./SOUTH BAY CABLEVISION
LICENSE TRANSFER/TCI-CLEVELAND/TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, INC (12.25)
Mayor Attaway announced that this was the time and place so noted to consider request of Brenmore
Cable Partners, L.P. (DBA South Bay Cablevision) to transfer its license to TCI-Cleveland, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Tele-Communications, Inc.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council continue this public hearing
related to the franchise transfer to February 20, 1996. Carried unanimously.
SIDEWALKS DOWNTOWN/CLEANING OPTIONS (13.49)
Council discussed the merits of cleaning the downtown sidewalks on a regular basis and in relation to
the ongoing downtown maintenance projects which Council has previously suggested and which staff
has recently completed. These are the increased lumination for traffic and pedestrians; the 1,657 sq.
ft. of curb and gutter replacement; the maintenance of planter boxes; the additional parking and
landscaping at Town Plaza; the storm drain maintenance on N. Santa Cruz.
Council suggested that the business community be made aware of the significant input from the Town
in the downtown area and that the business community be asked to work with the Town on a plan for
keeping sidewalks clean. Staff was to also compile comparative information from other cities and
contractors.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that this evening's meeting be adjourned at
8:02 p.m. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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