M 02-20-96TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
February 20, 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 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, 1996, in regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton (arrived at 8:00 PM), 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(b)(1) to Conference with Town
Attorney regarding Anticipated Litigation Against the Town in One (1) Matter. The plaintiff remains
non-disclosed.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to Conference with Labor Negotiator for the Town,
Jim Piper, Assistant Town Manager and Personnel Officer regarding Town Employees' Association
(TEA), Confidential Employees, Police Officers' Association (POA), American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This discussion concerned all Town employment
associations.
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR/PRESENTATION/FROM THE TOWN (00.44)
Mayor Attaway presented a commendation to Chris Gjerde of Building and Engineering Services
Department for his dedicated work and his concern and care in dealing with Town clients. Mr. Gjerde
was present to receive this recognition and thanked the Town for the opportunity to serve.
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER/PRESENTATION/FROM THE TOWN (000.44)
Mayor Attaway presented commendations to Susan Kautzer, Cherie Strand and Bruce Smith for jobs
well done in their respective departments. Ms Kautzer and Ms Strand were present to receive their
presentations and thanked the Town for the honor.
PARKING COMMISSION/COMMENDATION (XX.20)
Mayor Attaway presented a commendation to William Meyer for his years of service on the Parking
Commission and thanked him for his dedication and concern for the Town. Mr. Meyer noted his
appreciation and mentioned the many others who have helped over the years on this Commission.
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SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS (02.47)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept staff recommendations
concerning County Referral as follows:
REFERRAL #LOCATION APPLICANT REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION
3766 16904 Sheldon Road Johnson Time Extensions
Approval
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
PAYROLL RATIFICATION/JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1996 (03.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council ratify the check registers for the
payroll of January 14 through January 27, 1996 paid on February 2, 1996, and payroll of January 28
through February 10, 1996 paid on February 16, 1996, in the amount of $605,112.97. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/FEBRUARY 1996 (04.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on February 2, 5, 6, and 9, 1996 in the amount of
$401,711.85. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
TREASURER'S REPORT (05.V)
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council as of December 31, 1995, was received
and filed.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 1996 (06.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve the Minutes of February
5, 1995 as submitted. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
CLAIM APPLICATION/LATE FILING (07.01)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept application to file late
claim of Marcelo Mayol for property damage occurring on April 1, 1995. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mr. Blanton was absent.
CLAIM REJECTION/ELIZABETH BARCAS (8A.01)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council deny claim of Elizabeth Barcas
for alleged damage to personal property occurring on December 12, 1995. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
CLAIM REJECTION/LARRY FAVA (8B.01)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council deny claim of Larry Fava for
alleged damage to personal property occurring on July 12, 1995. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Blanton was absent.
CLAIM REJECTION/ALEXANDER LUNGINOVIC (8C.01)
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Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council deny claim of Alexander
Lunginovic for alleged damage to personal property occurring on December 12, 1995. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY/BLOSSOM HILL SCHOOL (09.40)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept report on school
pedestrian safety. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY/ISSUES (10.24)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept and file informational
report on Pacific Gas and Electric issues. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
CUPOLA RESTORATION PROJECT (11.44)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept and file informational
report regarding the progress on the Cupola Restoration Project. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Blanton was absent.
TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT/ENGINEERING DEPT. (12.40)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept and file informational
report concerning the annual traffic safety report from the engineering department. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
CAMINO DEL CERRO 16035/ACCESS TO LOT (13.09)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept Planning Commission
recommendation to approve request for modification to a condition of approval of a certificate of
compliance granted for property in the HR-1 zone. The request is to remove the requirement that
access to the lot be directly from the street frontage and not cross other land. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
BENCHES/DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (14.47)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council extend the deadline to remove
private benches from public right-of-way in the Central Business District until July 1, 1996. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
LIBRARIAN/CLASSIFICATION PLAN/LEAD DIFFERENTIAL/RESOLUTION 1996-16 (16.10)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck,that Council adopt Resolution 1996-16
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE POSITION AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A LEAD DIFFERENTIAL OF 5% FOR ONE
LIBRARIAN POSITION TO ACT AS REFERENCE COORDINATOR AND ONE LIBRARY
ASSISTANT TO ACT AS CLERICAL SUPERVISOR. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton
was absent.
NONPOINT SOURCE/POLLUTION PREVENTION/INSPECTING INDUSTRIAL-
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES/CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION
1996-17 (17.37)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-17
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY
CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO PROVIDE NONPOINT SOURCE
POLLUTION PREVENTION INSPECTION OF INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
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FACILITIES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
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LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15780/COMMERCIAL APPEAL/RESOLUTION 1996-19 (19.09)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-19
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING APPEAL OF A
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF PLANS TO CONVERT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE USE ON PROPERTY IN THE CH ZONE IN SO FAR AS IT IS
RETURNED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 15780 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD. ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPLICATION S-95-46. PROPERTY OWNER, JOHN TRIPP. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Blanton was absent.
RENT CONTROL/MOBILHOME PARK/PROPOSITION 199/RESOLUTION 1996-20 (20.16)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-20
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OPPOSING STATE INITIATIVE
BALLOT MEASURE - MOBILEHOME FAIRNESS AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE ACT.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
MEASURE C/UTILITY TAX/TOWN CODE AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 2010 (21.05)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Ordinance 2010 entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 25 TO AVOID ANY
IMPLICIT CONFLICTS IN THE TOWN CODE IF THE VOTERS APPROVE MEASURE C
ON MARCH 26, 1996. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
HEARINGS
UNIVERSITY AVE 565/BOCCE BALL COURT/RESTAURANT/BEER AND WINE/APPEAL
(22.09)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider appeal
of a Planning Commission decision denying a request to amend the Town Code to permit the addition
of the following as allowed activities in the LM Zone where a Conditional Use Permit is issued: (A)
Commercial Recreation; (B) An establishment selling alcoholic beverages for consumption on
premises in conjunction with a restaurant. Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-95-2. Appellants:
Thomas and Maureen Albanese.
Mayor Attaway stated that this was also the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a request to operate a Bocce Ball Facility to serve
beer and wine as part of a small restaurant, and to rehabilitate and reconstruct where necessary an
existing industrial building in the LM Zone. Property located at 565 University Avenue. Conditional
Use Permit Application U-95-26. Architecture and Site Application S-95-73. Property
Owners/Applicants: Thomas and Maureen Albanese.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Ken Rodrigues, Architect, 18495 Beck Ave., Monte Sereno. Spoke of the historic building, the
unique opportunity to save it and the expansion of the LM Zone.
Tom Albanese, Applicant, 15435 Pepper Lane, Saratoga. Spoke of the community benefit derived
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from this project.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 565/BOCCE BALL COURT/CONT.
Speakers continued:
John Travis, 15245 Hume Drive, Saratoga. Real Estate agent who has been marketing the property
for three years has not seen another prospective purchaser interested in keeping the existing building.
Robin Tole, 15900 Los Gatos Boulevard, representing the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce,
supported the concept of the bocce ball court.
Pete Havitich, 520 University #12, spoke in favor of the improvements which will be seen on the
property when the project is complete.
Dorothy Shattuck, 116 Towne Terrace, #3, spoke of the industrial nature of the area and the need to
keep affordable rental locations for small businesses and light manufacturing.
Chris Wiley, 544 University Ave., is in favor of the upgrading of the neighborhood with a well cared
for business and foresees the residential neighborhood in the area benefiting from the upgrade.
Rolando Negrini, 5087 Lone Hill Road, is a member of a bocce ball club and is pleased to see this
project being developed.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-95-2
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council grant the appeal and approve
Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-95-2; and make the findings that it is consistent with both the
General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan; the land use elements of both of those plans speak to
the uses allowed in the LM Zone and to the other conditional uses seen in this area; this use can be
compatible with the LM Zone and therefore the findings can be made that it is consistent with the
General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan. Finding also that the Planning Commission did not
make this decision because the discretion to modify policy vests with Council. Carried unanimously.
The Deputy 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 ZONING
ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE CATEGORIES OF OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
USES PERMITTED IN VARIOUS ZONES WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. Carried
unanimously.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 565/BOCCE BALL COURT/CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the Conditional Use
Permit Application subject to the conditions listed in Attachment #3 with the following amendments:
Maximum hours of operation shall be 10 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and from 10 am to 11
pm Friday and Saturday, with the stipulation that after a twelve month review, if there are no
problems, the hours could be extended from 10 am to 11 pm Sunday through Thursday and 10 am to
12 am Friday and Saturday; That the service of alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted after 10 pm
Sunday through Thursday, except for holidays and evenings before holidays, and shall not be
permitted after 11 pm Friday and Saturday, holidays or evenings before holidays, with the stipulation
that after a twelve month review, if there are no problems, the hours could be extended to 11 pm
Sunday through Thursday and 12 am Friday and Saturday; That the exterior shall be wood siding.
Council finds that this proposal: is consistent with the General Plan; an enhancement to the Town;
does not detract from the zone itself, nor destroy the area in any way; is preserving and renovating an
historic structure within the Town. Council finds the use is consistent with other conditional use
permits which have been allowed in this zone, and it preserves the LM Zone. As required by
Resolution 1994-29 Council finds that the service of alcohol past 10 pm: does not destroy the
neighborhood; is compatible to the zoning; is part of operational conditions which are attached as
conditions to this approval; shall be subject to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police. As required by
Section IV.B of the Redevelopment Plan Council finds that this proposal is consistent with the
Redevelopment Plan based upon the findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Downtown
Specific Plan. The condition of new wood siding constitutes a demolition of an historic structure, and
Council finds that there is no supportive evidence proving the corrugated metal exterior was the
original siding, therefore by removing it the original fabric of the building is not destroyed. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton abstained.
Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve the Architecture and
Site Application S-95-73 noting the same conditions and findings that were specified in the motion
approving the Conditional Use Permit. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton abstained.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15643/SPEEDEE OIL CHANGE/ZONE CHANGE/HEARING (23.09)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
Planning Commission recommendation to approve a request for a change in Zone from c-1 to CH for
property currently occupied by an abandoned automobile service station. If no significant
environmental impacts are identified as a result of this project, a Negative Declaration will be
recommended and an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Property Located at 15643
Los Gatos Boulevard. Zone Change Application Z-95-2. Negative Declaration Application ND-95-5.
Property Owner: Benedict and Dominic Chirco. Applicant: Speedee Oil Change.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
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LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15643/SPEEDEE OIL CHANGE/CONT.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Virginia Fennelli, 10052 Pasadena Ave., Cupertino, representing the applicant, asked Council to
consider the zone change and negative declaration, and spoke of the project's consistency with the
General Plan in regards to mixed use on the Boulevard and consistency with the Commercial Specific
Plan and the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan. The rezoning would remain consistent with the majority of
areas along the Boulevard.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council make the Negative Declaration.
Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council find that the Zone Change is
consistent with the General Plan; that it fits within the other uses along the Boulevard; that the gas
station use and oil changing use are similar uses; that in regard to expansion of uses, this is a
conditional use permit and any other use would come before Council at a public hearing; that the
General Plan designates the subject site for mixed use commercial which is consistent with the
General Plan. Carried unanimously.
The Deputy Town Clerk read the Title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council waive the reading of the Draft
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
NO. 127 FROM C-1 TO CH FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15643 LOS GATOS
BOULEVARD. Carried unanimously.
CABLE TELEVISION/FRANCHISE TRANSFER/BRENMORE CABLE TO TCI/HEARING
(24.25)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
proposed transfer of a cable television franchise from Brenmore Cable Partners, L.P. dba South Bay
Cablevision to TCI of Cleveland, Inc.
There was no one from the audience to speak to this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to continue this hearing to March 4, 1996.
Carried unanimously.
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LOS GATOS BLVD 16330/CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH/RESOLUTION 1996-18 (16.09)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting resolution
granting appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a request for approval of a master plan
for the future expansion of a church facility in the 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.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Rod Hampton, 16736 Shannon Road, disagreed with the setbacks, the use of the parking lot for
commercial purposes, and the hours of operation.
Myrna Skala, 16334 Robie Lane, disagreed with the master plan.
Jim Lowe, 16346 Robie Lane, submitted an estimate of excavation for recessing the building into the
ground so as to lower the elevation.
Salvatore Caruso, 255 N. Market Street #200, project architect for Calvary Church, asked that the
stipulation for non-purchase of property on Robie Lane be deleted due to constitutional reasons.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-18
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING AN APPEAL OF A
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
MASTER PLAN FOR THE FUTURE EXPANSION OF A CHURCH FACILITY IN THE R-
1:8000 (PREZONE) WITH CONDITIONS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION U-
94-67; NEGATIVE DECLARATION ND-94-4; which includes the following amendments made
this evening: Paragraph D shall drop the reference to the purchase of property on Robie Lane and add
Senior Pastor, Dr. Fred Wilson's letter as attachment "C", which states the Church's intention of
limiting its expansion to the current Master Plan; Condition 4 in Exhibit A amends "other activities"
to similar activities of a community and neighborhood benefit; Condition 10 in Exhibit A amends the
bus activity. It stipulates a 15 minute idling maximum at the bus barn to pressurize brakes and de-ice
windows; idling by the bus barn no longer than necessary in conjunction with service to the buses;
interim bus loading zone by multi-purpose and Koininia buildings until the driveway improvements
have been completed. Carried unanimously.
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/RESOLUTION 1996-21 (25A.14)
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT #1/ANNEXATION
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-21
entitled, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO CREATE AND
ANNEX THE SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS AREA INTO LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT #1, DESIGNATE IT AS SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE, AND
ESTABLISH A POLICY ON CAPITAL REPLACEMENT AND CREATE A RESERVE
ACCOUNT FOR PREEXISTING FUNDS IN OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #2,
with the amendment to the fourth paragraph that "surplus funds may be returned to the owners."
Carried unanimously.
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SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS/OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #2
DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT/RESOLUTION 1996-22 (25B.14)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-22
entitled, RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE DISSOLVING OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #2. Carried
unanimously.
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS/ORDINANCE OF DISSOLUTION
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #2 (25C.14)
Council consensus to hold this item until the property owners and their representatives can submit
financial data substantiating the assessments on these properties, and Town can determine how much
money is being held in reserve. Item not to be continued for more than 45 days.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Scott Glover, 14370 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, partner in Wilson Development, asked that excess funds
be returned to the property owners.
Gregory Howell, 125 Glen Ridge, representing Mr. Azar, spoke of the disproportionate property taxes
to the previous and current property owners associated with the Open Space District.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS/ENGINEER'S REPORT/MAINTENANCE COST/FY 1996-97 (25D.14)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council accept Engineer's Report on
Fiscal Year 1996-1997 Maintenance Cost for Santa Rosa Heights' Open Space. Carried unanimously.
PARKING IMPROVEMENT PLAN/CENTRAL DOWNTOWN (26.42)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to continue this item to a study session to be
held April 29, 1996 at 7:00 pm. Carried unanimously.
ART SELECTION PANEL/ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (15.20)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council request that the Arts Commission
expand its outreach into the community in an attempt to identify an arts professional who lives in Los
Gatos, and to send a memo to each of the boards and commissions notifying them of the search for
nominees and giving them a time to reply with suggestions of those who might serve on this panel.
Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (27.10)
Mr. O'Laughlin reported on our Sister City Listoel, in Ireland. This also concerns the San Jose-Dublin
Sister City Committee. There will be a Silicon Valley St. Patrick's Day Event, from March 7th to the
17th. Jimmy Deenahan, Junior Minister of State for the Food and Agricultural Department, and Frank
Feeley, the Dublin City Manager, will both be here, including the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Dublin
Councilmembers and the Lord Mayor of Derry. Mr. Deenahan will be in three locations in the United
State; New York, Boston and Los Gatos.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that this evening's meeting be adjourned at
10:20 p.m. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
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