M 12-15-97TOWN OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DECEMBER 15, 1997 MINUTES
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/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 8:43 p.m., Monday, December 15,
1997, in joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton
Jan Hutchins and Mayor/Chairman Linda Lubeck.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, announced that prior to this evening's meeting, Council had met in
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (Property Negotiation) to discuss
property south of Route 85, north of Burton Road, west of Los GAtos Boulevard and also known by
Caltrans as DD-54464-01-01 with negotiating parties of Caltrans, Town of Los Gatos and Apex
Strategies concerning price and terms of payment. There is no report at this time.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (Personnel Issue) to discuss significant exposure to
litigation involving four cases: Claims of MarLyn Rasmussen, Lisa-Maria Bottoni, Diane Rovero,
and Glenda Cracknell. There is no report at this time.
PLANNING COMMISSION (XXY.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that twelve applications had been received for three vacancies on the
Planning Commission from Paul Bruno, Alastair Dallas, Sandy Decker, Paul DuBois, Gary Ehlert,
Lois Hanson, Sam Laub, Peggy Marcucci, Michele Moretti, Suzanne Muller, Joseph Pirzynski and
Lee Quintana. Voting was held and Mr. Bruno, Ms Decker and Mr. Pirzynski were appointed to
terms expiring at various times.
BOARD OF APPEALS (00.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that two applications had been received for three vacancies on the Board
of Appeals from Tom Dodge and Edward Meserve. Voting was held and Mr. Dodge, and Mr.
Meserve were reappointed to terms to expire 1/1/2000.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (000.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that four applications had been received for four vacancies on the
Community Services Commission from George Perazzo, Alastair Dallas, Paul DuBois, and Michele
Moretti. Voting was held and Mr. Perazzo, Mr. Dallas, Mr. DuBois and Ms Moretti were appointed
to terms which will expire at various times.
NEWSRACK COMMITTEE (XY.20)
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Mayor Lubeck noted that there were no applications for this committee and that the Clerk would
readvertise the openings.
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PARKING COMMISSION (XXX.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that three applications had been received for one vacancy on the Parking
Commission from Randi Chen, Barbra Drizin and Don Shallock. Voting was held and Ms Chen was
appointed to term to expire 1/1/2002.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (XYY.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that one application had been received for two vacancies on the
Redevelopment Agency from Shirley Henderson. Voting was held and Ms Henderson was appointed
to term to expire 8/1/1999.
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 Mr. Hutchins, that Council approve the recommended
action concerning County Referrals:
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICANT REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION
6816 15990 Stephanie Lane Bettner Special Permit
Denial
Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
(03.47)
Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was received and
filed.
PAYROLL RATIFICATION/NOVEMBER 1997 (04.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council ratify the check register for the
payroll of November 2, 1997 through November 15, 1997, paid on November 21, 1997, in the
amount of $347,677.79. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1997 (05.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on November 24 and December 5, 1997 in the amount
of $325,762.72. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 1997 (06.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council approve the Minutes of
December 1, 1997 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT/INVESTMENT POLICY (07.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council approve the Revised
Investment Policy dated December 15, 1997. Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD PLAN AND DESIGN STANDARDS (08A.46)
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION/RESOLUTION 1997-136
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-136
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAKING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING THE LOS GATOS BOULEVARD PLAN AND DESIGN
STANDARDS. Carried unanimously.
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LOS GATOS BOULEVARD PLAN AND DESIGN STANDARDS (08B.46)
LANE WIDTHS/AMENDMENT #1/RESOLUTION 1997-138
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-138
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING AMENDMENT #1
TO THE LOS GATOS BOULEVARD PLAN REGARDING LANE WIDTHS. Carried by a
vote of three ayes from Mr Attaway, Mr. Hutchins and Mrs. Lubeck. Mrs. Benjamin and Mr.
Blanton voted no for reasons noted in prior record.
SILICON VALLEY SMART CORRIDOR AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1997-139 (09.40)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-139
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, COUNTY
OF SANTA CLARA, CITY OF CAMPBELL, CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CITY OF
MILPITAS, SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (HEREINAFTER
"CONTRACTING AGENCIES") FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SILICON VALLEY
SMART CORRIDOR. Carried unanimously.
SANTA ROSA DRIVE 550/SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE/RESOLUTION 1997-140 (10.09)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-140
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN APPEAL OF A
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION DENYING AN APPEAL OF AN ARCHITECTURE
AND SITE APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE
HR-1 ZONE. Carried unanimously.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S ANNUAL REPORT/RESOLUTION 1997-141 (11.49)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-141
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE 1996-1997
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE LOS GATOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Carried
unanimously.
HEARINGS
WOOD ROAD 110/LOS GATOS MEADOWS/ABC LICENSE REQUEST (12.09)
Mayor Lubeck stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission, denying an alcoholic beverage control license to
sell beer and wine to Los Gatos Meadows residents and their guest on property in the RPD Zone.
Property Location: 110 Wood Road. Appellant: James P. Hempler.
The following person from the audience spoke to Council:
James Hempler, 110 Wood Road, requested the approval for a special ABC license specifically for
hospitals, nursing homes, and retirement communities.
No one else from the audience spoke on this issue.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
WOOD ROAD 110/LOS GATOS MEADOWS/ABC LICENSE REQUEST/CONTINUED
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the applicant's request
to apply for a Special Alcoholic Beverage Control License, specifically for a residential senior care
facility, to be able to sell beer and wine to their residents and guests with meals. Carried
unanimously.
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP UPDATE/RESOLUTION 1997-142 (13.46)
Mayor Lubeck stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
recommendations of the Planning Commission for a General Plan Land Use Map Update. General
Plan Amendment GP-97-0002. Adopt a resolution updating the 1985 Los Gatos General Plan Land
Use Map (The recommended land use map update identifies uses on a parcel by parcel basis.
Approximately 150 parcels are recommended for land use amendment.) and adopting urban growth
boundary. These matters are categorically exempt.
There was no one from the audience to speak to this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-142
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING THE UPDATED LOS
GATOS GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AND THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY.
Carried unanimously.
LOADER SCRAPER/TRACTOR EQUIPMENT SALES/RESOLUTION 1997-143 (14.28)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-143
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH TRACTOR EQUIPMENT SALES FOR
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 1997 LOADER SCRAPER. Cost of the scraper is $49,551.44;
Trade in 1981 Massey Fergeson (loader scraper) for $5,700.00 - fixed asset #4072; Authorize
budget adjustments for increase in sale of property revenue ($7,000) and increase for purchase of
equipment ($2,000). Carried unanimously.
HOLIDAY LIGHTING DOWNTOWN/ENERGIZE THROUGH MARCH (15.44)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council grant the request of the Los Gatos
Chamber of Commerce to leave the downtown holiday lighting energized through March. Carried
by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Attaway and Mrs. Benjamin voted no stating that they did not want to
see the specialness of the holiday season diluted by keeping the lights up too long.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/JANUARY 1998 (16.10)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the Council Committee
Appointments which are effective January 1998. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1997-1998 (17.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council amend Town
Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Schedule for 1997098 Fiscal Year rescheduling Saturday
January 10, 1998 Workshop/Study Session to Saturday, February 7, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Jan Hutchins reported on the proposals affecting the Vasona Corridor. San Jose is now considering
two proposals which run through its downtown. West Valley cities are not in favor of either slow
and lengthy route and would prefer a station north of the city which would allow alternate
connections and express routes.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman Lubeck adjourned this evening's meeting at 9:20 p.m..
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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