RA 11-23-98 SPJOINT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
November 23, 1998
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
The Redevelopment Agency/Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of
the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 5:05 p.m., Monday, November 23, 1998, in joint special
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway (left at 5:20.p.m.), Joanne Benjamin (left at 6:15 p.m.),
Steven Blanton (arrived at 5:10 p.m.), Linda Lubeck,
and Chairman/Mayor Jan Hutchins.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
PARKING ISSUES FOR DOWNTOWN/RESOLUTION 1998-201
Mayor/Chairman Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider valet parking
on Town property; sample agreement for exclusive use of Town property for valet parking;
acceptable valet parking locations on Town property; authorization of Town Manager to execute
agreements for valet parking on Town property.
Council Comments:
In discussing the options for valet parking Mr. Attaway asked that the agreement return to Council
December 7, 1998 for ratification and that at that meeting Council would hear any testimony or
protests. If there were no protests the Manager could then move forward on the proposal. If there are
protests Council must consider them. Notice to property owners surrounding the Edelen parking
district should receive mailed notice of any proposal utilizing the Balzer Field parking lot.
Speaker spoke of identifying accessible and safe employee parking in the outlying parking lots.
Mayor Hutchins noted that the valet parking would go to bid on December 2, 1998. The bid could be
accepted and the valet parking proceed on December 4, 1998 if there are no protests.
Janice Benjamin, 211 Alexander, The Indian Store, Old Town, believes that there will be protests if
there is valet parking in public lots. Residents on Edelen do not appreciate more traffic on Miles.
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PARKING ISSUES FOR DOWNTOWN CONT.
Ginger Rowe, Time Out Clothing, 108 N. Santa Cruz Ave, spoke of the great parking problem
downtown at this time of year. She spoke of alerting the Almond Grove district before the employees
start parking there.
Maggie Creighton, 142 Tait, asked how the bidding process would work for the valet service to have
access to certain parking lots for parking. Asked for better notification of the residents concerning
employees parking in their neighborhoods.
Michael Patteroti, Corinthian Parking, 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, explained how valet
parking would possibly open up 150 spaces in Town by creatively parking the valeted cars at Balzer
Field and the old bus depot lots.
Margaret Smith, 40 N. Santa Cruz Ave, and 135 Tait residence, noted her willingness to monetarily
support the valet parking proposal at no charge to the public. She asked that lower Lot 4 be made
available for valet parking.
Kurt Lemmons, 54 N. Santa Cruz Ave, asked that Lot 4 be designated for customer parking only.
Sue Farwell, 121 Laurel Ave, asked that Council accept the funds from the businesses and not use
public funds for the program. If the parking is right at the entrance of Lot 4 it makes it more
convenient to use valet parking and does not favor one business over another.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to authorize the Town Manager to spend up to
fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) from the reserve for Economic Uncertainty for the purpose of
purchasing valet parking service in the lower level of lot four and to execute a contract for that
purpose; to begin as soon as possible; to continue through to December 24, 1998; pick up and drop
off will be at the ramps; pick up and drop offs would not be at any particular business; hours most
likely beginning about 8AM through 10PM, or what ever appears best to help alleviate the present
parking situation; donations toward this project to be actively sought by constituents of the town to
help defray the cost of this activity; staff will make every effort to act on this project quickly. Carried
by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Attaway and Mrs. Benjamin were absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-201 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING A FORM OF AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR
EXCLUSIVE USE OF TOWN PROPERTY FOR SHORT TERM VALET PARKING, that this
motion only address the bus depot lot; and that Council approve Attachments 1, 2 & 3 of the desk
item; and authorize the Manager to go out to Bid for valet parking; and that the Manager execute the
appropriate agreements. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Attaway and Mrs. Benjamin were absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman Hutchins adjourned this evening's meeting at 6:25 p.m.
ATTEST:Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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