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M 01-16-96TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY January 16, 1996 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 7:40 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 1996, 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, 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 discuss Pending Litigation regarding Azar v. Town of Los Gatos in the Santa Clara County Superior Court action CV753577. This is a suit for a possible refund of drainage fees in connection with a subdivision development. Council instructed on how to proceed with litigation. BOARD OF APPEALS/APPOINTMENTS/DODGE/SCHALLOCK (XX.20) Mayor Attaway announced that two applications from Tom Dodge, and Don Schallock had been received for three vacancies on the Board of Appeals. Voting was held and Mr. Dodge and Mr. Schallock were reappointed to terms ending January 1, 1998. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS/BLACKSTOCK/WILEY (XXX.20) Mayor Attaway announced that two applications had been received from Toni Blackstock and Chris Wiley for two vacancies on the Community Services Commission. Voting was held and Ms Blackstock and Ms Wiley were reappointed for terms expiring January 1, 1999. PARKING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS/FARWELL/STAHL/TOOLEY (00.20) Mayor Attaway announced that ten applications had been received from Joyce Bahnsen, Sue Farwell, Jeff LaBerge, Seth Lehrman, Alfred Melzig, William Meyer, Timothy Parsons, Edward Stahl, Martha Tooley and Robert Vandenberg for three vacancies on the Parking Commission. Voting was held and Ms Farwell, Mr. Stahl and Ms Tooley were appointed to two terms ending January 1, 2000 and one term ending January 1, 1998. PLANNING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS/ABKIN/JENSEN (000.20) Mayor Attaway announced that four applications had been received from Michael Abkin, Jan Hutchins, Marcia Jensen and James Rees for two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Voting was TC:D8:MM011696 held and Ms Jensen and Mr. Abkin were reappointed for terms expiring January 31, 2000. TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01) Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed. PAYROLL RATIFICATION/DECEMBER 1995 (02.V) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council ratify the check register for the payroll of December 3 through December 16, 1995 paid on December 22, 1996, and payroll of December 17 through December 30, 1996 paid on January 5, 1996, in the amount of $615,209.65. Carried unanimously. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/DECEMBER 1995 (03.V) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council ratify the accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on December 15, 22, 1995 and January 5, 1996 in the amount of $531,807.11. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6, 1995 (04A.V) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve the Minutes of November 6, 1995 as submitted. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 1995 (04B.V) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve the Minutes of December 4, 1995 as submitted. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 1995 (04C.V) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve the Minutes of December 18, 1995 as submitted. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 1996/WORKSHOP (04D.V) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve the Minutes of January 6, 1996 as submitted. Carried unanimously. TOWN STREET NAME LIST/REVIEWED (05.01) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council add the new name of Treseder Court to the approved list of official street names, and request staff and the Historic Preservation Committee review and make additions to the official street naming list. Carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (06.47) Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was received and filed. CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (07.47) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept Code Compliance Officer Quarterly Report for October through December 1995. Carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT/NOVEMBER (08.V) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 1995. Carried unanimously. TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California HILLSIDE PRESERVATION STRATEGY/WEST VALLEY JOINT PLANNING REVIEW (09.47) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept Planning Commission recommendation regarding West Valley Hillsides Joint Planning Review: Draft Outline of "Hillside Preservation Strategy" and authorize staff to undertake the work necessary to fill in the details for each of these elements. Carried unanimously. HOUSING ELEMENT/CERTIFICATION/HOUSING CONSULTANTS (10.19) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council authorize sending request for proposal to housing consultants for Housing Element update and certification. Carried unanimously. CLAIM REJECTION/BILL MEYER (11.01) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council deny claim of Bill Meyer for obstruction of property rights allegedly occurring on March 30, 1995. Carried unanimously. CAFETERIA PLAN/TOWN EMPLOYEES/RESOLUTION 1996-1 (12.10) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-1 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING AMENDED CAFETERIA PLAN (IRC SECTION 125) PLAN FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES AND APPROVING SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS. Carried unanimously. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/CONSULTING SERVICES/RESOLUTION 1996-2 (13.40) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-2 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE POST-ROUTE 85 TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION RE-TIMING PROJECT. Carried unanimously. TREE PRUNING/9524 PROJECT/STORM DAMAGE CLEANUP/RESOLUTION 1996-3 (14.35) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-3 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON FILE IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE FOR PROJECT 9524 - TREE PRUNING. Carried unanimously. FLEET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM/PROTOTYPE/RESOLUTION 1996-4 (15.28) Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-4 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO AUTHORIZE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH PROTOTYPE INCORPORATED FOR PURCHASE OF A PC BASED FLEET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. Carried unanimously. AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY (17.09) MOU/POLICE DEPT/RESOLUTION 1996-5 Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-5 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RATIFYING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE REGIONAL AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE (RATTF) OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY. Carried unanimously. TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California HEARINGS SANTA CRUZ AVE N 664/FOUNTAIN COURT/APPEAL (18.09) Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider appeal of Planning Commission decision to deny request to maintain an 8 unit apartment complex in the C-1 zone. Conditional Use Permit Application U-94-4. Property located at 664 North Santa Cruz Avenue. Property Owner: R & M Properties. There was no one from the audience to addressed this issue. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to deny the application. Carried unanimously. (If the applicant is serious about the application he may file a new application and begin the process again.) KENNEDY ROAD 15294/TENNIS COURT/APPEAL (20.09) Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving grading plans for the construction of a tennis court with lighting on property in the RC zone. Architecture and Site Application S-95-43. Property located at 15294 Kennedy Road. Property Owner: T.W. Ireland. Appellant: Joseph Rodgers. The following people from the audience spoke regarding this subject: Norm Matteoni, on behalf of the applicant, requested an earlier date than March 4, 1996 to be heard. Joseph Rodgers, 15287 Top of the Hill Road, will be out of town on the earlier meeting dates. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to continue this public hearing to March 4, 1996 so both parties can be heard. Carried unanimously. BACHMAN AVE 208/C.B. HANNEGAN'S/OUTDOOR FIREPLACE/REQUEST (22.09) Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider request for a modification to an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow an outdoor freestanding fireplace and a revised plan for a retractable awning on property in the C-2 LHP Zone. Conditional Use Permit Application U-95-6. Property located at 208 Bachman Avenue. Property Owner: Bert Millen. Applicant: Hannegan's Restaurant. Appellants: Chris Benson and John Hannegan. There was no one from the audience to addressed this issue. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to continue this item to February 5, 1996. Carried unanimously. TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California HEARINGS CONTINUED LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 16330/CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH/EXPANSION (19.09) Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider appeal of Planning Commission denying a request for approval of a master plan for the future expansion of a church facility in the R-1:8000 zone and R-1:8000 (Prezone). The master plan will include demolition of an existing education and a residential building, construction of a new education, ministry and multi-purpose/gymnasium building, remodeling of existing facilities, and expansion of a parking lot. Conditional Use Permit Application U-94-67. Negative Declaration Application ND-94-4. Property located at 16330 Los Gatos Boulevard. Appellant/Property Owner: Calvary Baptist Church. Town Planning Director, Lee Bowman, explained the procedures for tonight's decisions: Council's consideration of the application for a conditional use permit for the expansion of the church; This is consideration of a master plan which is encouraged by the town for larger institutions with large campuses; If approved, architecture and site approval will then be required for the individual buildings which are subject to public hearing and public noticing requirements; The master plan is to give an opportunity to review the total concept for the campus that is being proposed; Consideration of restriction of Robie Lane for emergency vehicles only; Consideration of parking within a residential R-1 zone, and demolition of a house; That the intersection at Nino and Los Gatos Blvd. become a four way intersection with signal and that the church pay a proportionate share of the cost of that signal is a condition of the master plan but subject to further review and public hearings. The Planning Commission desired to send the application back to the Design Review Committee for further considerations, but because of the Permit Streamlining Act the Commission had to reach a decision that night due to the sixth month time limit which would approve by default if no action was taken. They chose denial since the opportunity for further review was not an option at that time; Council has the discretion to overturn or uphold the Planning Commission decision; Council has the discretion to grant the appeal with additional conditions; Council is beginning with the conditions established by the Planning Commission on November 8, 1995; Council may set the outer limits on the project in the use permit regarding height, size, neighborhood boundaries and footprint; Council's restrictions should appear in the master plan so the intention is clear in the future. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Salvatore Caruso, 255 N. Market Street #200, project architect for Calvary Church, requested review of the site and master plan and not an architecture and site review at this time. Spoke of the '89 earthquake and the following site evaluation including the need to incorporate requirements from the Americans with Disabilities Act which triggered bringing the entire site into compliance. While meeting all requirements and being compliant to all codes the church would loose 53,500 square feet of space. He presented slides showing where this square footage would be accounted for in the master plan. He spoke of a twelve month building schedule; Landscaping installed at commencement of construction; Movement of footprint to accommodate neighbors' views; Elevations designed to be compatible with neighborhood architecture; Mass reduced; Setbacks increased. He requested square footage to comply with numerous town, state and federal building codes and mandates. TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California HEARINGS CONTINUED LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 16330/CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH CONT. Speakers continued: Salvatore Caruso continued, with comments and questions from Council: Mayor Attaway gave Council's options: 1) If there is significant new information Council can remand to the Planning Commission with specific directions. 2) Council can uphold Planning Commission's decision. 3) Council can overturn the Planning Commission's decision and condition the project. These conditions will return to Council in resolution on the consent calendar which Council may review and modify. Linda Lubeck asked about lowering a 30 foot elevation which the architect was agreeable to working on. She asked if it could be designed with 25 feet on the outside and give an interior height of 24 feet. The architect said that sinking an auditorium to gain less elevation on the outside was not appropriate due to drainage problems, but height could be minimized with a chamfered beam supporting more of the weight of the roof. He spoke of designing the fascia of the building to appear as one story that will blend with the residential neighborhood. Mrs. Lubeck noted the present time usage as 6 a.m. to midnight and suggested that Council may wish to restrict use of the building near Robie Lane to no later than 10 p.m. except for a listing of special events that is agreed upon as part of a conditional use permit. Architect also noted that the rear parking lot will be secured and fenced during the week, and it will have low shrubbery so as to allow the sun into the neighboring yards. Vera Pierce, 16334 Robie Lane, spoke against the project and noted the petition submitted from the neighborhood. She enumerated the following conditions the neighborhood requests: Remove excess parking; Park on Los Gatos Boulevard property; Lower height of Family Life building; Disallow access to Robie Lane except for emergencies; Eliminate walled areas from obstructing views; Set back multipurpose gymnasium 50 feet into Fellowship Park; Fellowship Park to measure 95' X 70'; Multi purpose gym to be no higher than 25 feet and limited to one basket ball court with portable bleachers; Hours to be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for child care facility and 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for all other activities; Parking on site to remain generally the same negating need for demolition and parking lot at end of Robie Lane. Jacqui Newhall, 16319 Robie Lane, agreed with the previous speaker and submitted photographs showing the obstruction to views a large unbroken wall would have. Gail Brady, 16387 Englewood Drive, supported the previous speakers and asked for modifications to the church's proposals. Rad Hampton, 16736 Shannon Road, spoke of growth associated with the church and activities that have grown over time, which are not necessarily church orientated but which have impacted the neighborhood with the additional traffic, parking and late hour noise. Steven Torres, 15743 Kavin Lane, requested Council's approval of the master plan so that the church will have parameters in which to work. Michael Smith, 1933 Colusa Way, San Jose, spoke of the church ministry. Jerilynn Ratcliff, 16761 Farley Road, addressed the inconsistency of the Planning Commission in granting approval, comparing this project with a project done by another church in a residential neighborhood. Fred Wilson, 5254 Keene Drive, Senior Pastor of Calvary Church, would agree to reasonable restrictions on hours of operation such as 10 p.m.; will proceed with building plans in a speedy considerate manner; two homes have been built for compensation of the demolition of one TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California HEARINGS CONTINUED LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 16330/CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH CONT. Speakers continued: Wilson cont: home; agreed to consider alternative traffic routes for parishioners to follow so that exiting parking lots will have less of an impact on the neighborhoods when exiting at night. Brian Williams, 18407 Las Cumbres Road, spoke of the hours of the seminary and the need for additional parking. Mike McKay, 4990 Brewster Ave., San Jose, Director of Student Ministries at Calvary Church, and student at Western Seminary, spoke of the drug free events held for young people and the service to the community. Diane Carlson, 15830, Blossom Hill Road, spoke in support of the master plan and readdressed the fact that the church is in a commercial zone. Salvatore Caruso, answered questions which had been raised. Spoke of pushing back the building 53' and cutting down the square footage of the building, keeping it within Friesen Hall Building so that the Fellowship Park may still be seen. The park is important in softening the effect of concrete block and black top. He requested a range of 26 to 28 feet for the height of the building so there would be opportunity to consider some alternate architectural plans. Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to overturn the Planning Commission decision because of new information which was submitted this evening during the appeal process which was not reasonably available to the Commission, and with the following conditions: The footprint of the building to be set back as presented this evening at 107 feet with the left hand side of the building, fifteen feet or so of the section facing Robie Lane, brought down to one story as mentioned by the architect: The height to be less than 30 feet and as close to 25 feet as possible; preferably no excavation: That the mass be reduced by the one story effect on a portion of the building: Construction time element to be 12 months or less: Demolition trucks to exit on Los Gatos Boulevard and not on a residential street: Construction during regular work hours and not on Sundays and holidays: Parking that is planned should remain and sufficient lighting be supplied: There be a six foot tall gate and fence to close the new parking lot and that it be opened for events only: Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with special events noted and listed, and Friday and Saturday night activities to 11 or 12 midnight: That parking and egress be away from the neighborhood areas for Friday and Saturday late night activities. The Shannon Road parking lot should be gated at 8 p.m. in the evening: That pick up and drop off for buses and car pools be on the Los Gatos Boulevard side: As part of the resolution and findings Council finds that no further expansion shall take place toward the residential neighborhoods: That buffer trees will be added to shield residential areas: This includes the following findings: 1) As required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for granting a Conditional Use Permit: 2) As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a single family residence: 3) Abandonment of unused portion of Robie Lane for the cul- de-sac is consistent with General Plan: Make the Negative Declaration (Exhibit F of Attachment 9 in the staff report:) Adopt the mitigation monitoring plan (Exhibit G of Attachment 9 in the staff report:) Refer to the Town Attorney for preparation of the appropriate resolution. This includes the statement that the Planning Commission was not able TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California HEARINGS CONTINUED LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 16330/CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH CONT. Motion Continued: to do certain things at their own meeting because they did not have that discretion, and because of the Permit Streamlining Act they had to either go forward or totally deny the project. Under the circumstances Planning Commission did what was appropriate for them to do. Also the individual findings will all be placed in resolution which Council may review at the meeting of February 5, 1996. Carried unanimously. VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT RESOLUTION 1996- 7/RESOLUTION 1996-8 (21.14) Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-7 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF INTENTION TO CREATE AND ANNEX THE VASONA HEIGHTS AREA INTO LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT 1, DESIGNATED AS VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE, AND ESTABLISH A POLICY ON CAPITAL REPLACEMENT AND CREATE A RESERVE ACCOUNT FOR PREEXISTING FUNDS IN OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-8 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF INTENTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council accept engineer's report on Fiscal Year 1996-97 Maintenance Cost. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council waive the reading of the Draft Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DISSOLVING TOWN OF LOS GATOS OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3 ON CONDITION THAT A LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT BENEFIT ZONE BE ESTABLISHED AND THAT CERTAIN USES BE MADE WITH THE FUNDS REMAINING IN THE OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3 ACCOUNT. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE/PLANNING DEPARTMENT CLASSIFICATIONS (23.47) The Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council waive the reading of the Draft Ordinance. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2) TO TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California UPDATE PLANNING DEPARTMENT CLASSIFICATIONS. Carried unanimously. TC:D8:MM011696 January 16, 1996 Los Gatos, California LOS GATOS CREEK TRAIL BRIDGE/LARK AVE/PROJECT 9517/RESOLUTION 1996-6 (16.35) Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-6 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE 1995-2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PROJECT 9517 - LOS GATOS CREEK TRAIL BRIDGE AT LARK AVENUE. Carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMITTEES/PENINSULA LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (24.20) Joanne Benjamin, reported on the City Selection Committee meeting February 8th. The Bay Area Quality Management District representative will be selected that evening, and Randy has been nominated for that position. ABAG Solid Waste, which Steve and Linda are on, will be appointing a representative that evening also. Hazardous Waste, if anyone wants to represent us, along with Cupertino, Monte Sereno, Campbell, Milpitas, Santa Clara, and Saratoga, needs a representative. It meets the fourth Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to Noon. Joanne noted that the membership meeting in the spring will feature Professor Ronald Hiefitz, member of the Harvard School of Public Administration, a physician and musician, will speak on leadership. Judy Nadler has heard him and recommends him. He will be presented at an open membership meeting probably in March or April. Dave Knapp, noted that Prof. Hiefitz' book, Leadership Without Easy Answers, is a well written book which gets down to the issues. He will make an excellent presentation. Linda Lubeck hopes Council can attend. Thinks of it as Executives in Public Service attending, Judy Nadler attended and she felt that she had learned a lot. Linda looks forward to the lecture. Joanne mentioned discussion of assessments by the County Assessor. The Assessor just finished the 1993 appeals. There were five thousand appeals and $24 billion dollars in dispute. 95% of these disputes did not change. Fairmont Hotel was constructed at a cost of $117,000,000 and assessed at $106,000,000. It was sold last year and is now assessed at $59,000,000. Mayfield Mall was assessed at $106,000,000 and today is assessed at $58,000,000. Retail Pavilion was constructed at a cost of $30,000,000, originally assessed at $20,000,000 and today it has dropped to $10,000,000. The Radison Hotel in 1994 was assessed at $8,000,000 and sold for $6,500,000 and is being reassessed. Cities are losing a lot of property taxes with these reassessments. The 1995 appeal profile has 6 thousand appeals. Half of those are single family homes because of the drop in housing prices. Our expectation of property revenue may be changed again. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that this evening's meeting be adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Carried unanimously. ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove Town Clerk TC:D8:MM011696