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M 03-15-99TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY March 15, 1999/Minutes TOWN COUNCIL 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 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 15, 1999, in joint regular session. ROLL CALL Present:Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck, Joe Pirzynski, and Mayor/Chairman Jan Hutchins. Absent:None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Given by all in attendance. CLOSED SESSION Town Attorney, Orry Korb, announced that Council had met in Closed Session this evening, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b), to discuss Anticipated Litigation with Significant Exposure to Litigation, regarding Tort Claim of RBC San Jose/St. Mary's. There was no reportable action. ARTS COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS (000.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that one application had been received from Erma Schloh, for two vacancies on the Arts Commission. Mrs. Schloh was not present for the interview and will be advised as to Council's next interview schedule. BOARD OF APPEALS/APPOINTMENT/GARY KOHLSAAT (XX.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that one application had been received from Gary Kohlsaat for the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals. Voting was held and Mr. Kohlsaat was appointed to a term expiring 1/1/2001. GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT/SUZANNE MULLER (XXX.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that five applications had been received from Mark Millen, Suzanne Muller, Christina Perry, Morris Trevithick and Chris Wiley for one vacancy on the General Plan Committee. Voting was held and Ms Muller was appointed for term expiring January 31, 2003. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT/SANDRA FOSTER (XXY.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that one application had been received from Sandra Foster for one vacancy on the Historic Preservation Committee. Voting was held and Ms Foster was appointed to a term expiring 8/1/2002. PARKING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT (XYY.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that no applications had been received for one vacancy on the Parking Commission. This vacancy will be readvertised. PARKS COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT/JUDITH HOWELL (YXX.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that one application had been received from Judith Howell for two vacancies on the Parks Commission. Voting was held and Ms Howell was reappointed to term ending 4/1/2003. PLANNING COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT/KATHRYN MORGAN (YYX.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that two applications had been received from Kathryn Morgan and Suzanne Muller for one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Voting was held and Ms Morgan was appointed for term expiring January 31, 2000. REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT (YYY.20) Mayor Hutchins announced that no applications had been received for one vacancy on the Redevelopment Advisory Committee. This vacancy will be readvertised. BOARD OF APPEALS/COMMENDATION/MIKE GRABILL (YXY.20) Mayor Hutchins presented a Commendation from the Town of Los Gatos to Mike Grabill honoring him for his time and effort while serving on the Board of Appeals. SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01) Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed. PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (02.47) Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was received and filed. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/FEBRUARY 1999 (03.V) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the check registers for the payroll of February 7 through February 20, 1999 paid on February 26, 1999, in the amount of $376,245.25. Carried unanimously. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/FEBRUARY 1999 (04.V) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on February 26, and March 5, 1999 in the amount of $215,421.06. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 1999 (05a.V) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council approve the Council Study Session Minutes of February 22, 1999 as submitted. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 1999 (05b.V) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council approve the Minutes of March 1, 1999 as submitted. Carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT (06.V) Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month ended January 31, 1998, was received and filed. ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT (07.40) Informational report regarding annual traffic safety report was received and filed. LECTERN FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS (08.28) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to authorize decrease in account 3110-69508 and increase in account 3110-77000 for fixed asset purchase of lectern for Council Chambers. Carried unanimously. PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS/RESOLUTION 1999-34 (09.28) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-34 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $35,000 FOR PLAN CHECK CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH KUTZMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC. and decrease salary account 5040-51000 by $30,900 and benefits account 5040- 52000 by $4,100 due to current vacancies and increase expense budget account 5040-61012 by $35,000. Carried unanimously. TOWN SEAL/JUSTRITE ELECTRIC SEAL PRESS (10.01) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to approve request for purchase of new Town Seal from Shelly Rubber Stamp & Sign, Inc., for a JustRite Electric Seal Press and increase Fixed Asset Budget 1111-77558 and reduce General Supplies 1111-60549 by the amount of $2,500. Carried unanimously. POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION/PRJ 9817/RESOLUTION 1999-27 (11.35) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-27 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING SPECIALTIES - PROJECT 9817 - POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY THE TOWN CLERK. Carried unanimously. TRAFFIC SIGNAL/KNOWLES AND CAPRI/PRJ 9916/RESOLUTION 1999-28 (12.35) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-28 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ROSENDIN ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT 9916 - SIGNAL AT KNOWLES AND CAPRI, as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $93,500. Carried unanimously. RECREATION CENTER/ROOF REPLACEMENT/PRJ 9920/RESOLUTION 1999-29 (13.35) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-29 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF PACIFIC WEATHER SHIELD, INC. - PROJECT 9920 - RECREATION CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY THE TOWN CLERK. Carried unanimously. CONCRETE STREET RECONSTRUCTION/PRJ 9938/RESOLUTION 1999-30 (14.35) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-30 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RIDGELINE CONCRETE CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF - PROJECT 9938 - CONCRETE STREET RECONSTRUCTION, awarding contract to lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $43,120 and authorizing transfer of funds in the amount of $49,620 from the Santa Cruz/Bachman Street intersection Project 9922, account 4420-85394, to the Concrete Street Reconstruction Project 9938, account 4420-85397. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE/LETTERS OF AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1999-31 (15A.20) COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA/CITY OF MONTE SERENO Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-31 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES, and authorize Revenue Budget increase 210-45099 to reimburse expenses and increase Fund Balance. Carried unanimously. COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION 1999-32 (15B.20) HOPE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR COLLECTION SERVICE Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-32 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND AGREEMENT WITH HOPE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR COLLECTION SERVICES. Carried unanimously. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SUBGRANT AWARD FUNDS EXPENDED BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY/RESOLUTION 1999-33 (16.09) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-33 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS WAIVING RIGHT TO JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SUBGRANT AWARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED BY THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA. Carried unanimously. MILES AVENUE 17/TOWN SURPLUS LAND/HOUSING PROJECT/ORDINANCE 2059 (17.47) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Ordinance 2059 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM RM:5-12:LHP TO RM:5-12 FOR 351.72 SQUARE FEET OF TOWN SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 71 MILES AVENUE, which was introduced at the Council meeting of February 16, 1999. Carried unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Homeless in Los Gatos: Judith Boyes, 12-A Montgomery Street, spoke of the Town forming a mentoring program to help with facilities and jobs for the homeless in our community. Mayor Hutchins suggested that Ms Boyes speak to Regina Falkner, Community Services Director, about the possibilities for securing help and support for this segment of our population. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS CONT. Street tree maintenance: Virginia Cherf, 174 Old Adobe Road, spoke of a liquid amber street tree which is ruining her driveway. She asked that the Town address this issue and maintain its trees. Town will investigate and report back to Council. HEARINGS UNIVERSITY AVENUE 31/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL (18.09) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve of a modification to a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant on property zoned C-2:PD:LHP. Project Application: PRJ-98-163. Property Location: 31 University Avenue. Property Owner: SRI Old Town LLC. Applicant: Steamer's Seafood - Grillhouse. Appellant: Stacy J. Stewart. Council noted that individually they had met with Mr. Matulich and representatives from Old Town. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue of outdoor dining at this location: Stacy Stewart, 213 Edelen Avenue, spoke concerning the many changes in the Old Town designs and the need to keep the open arcade accessible to the public. She favors outdoor ambiance but does not want the outdoor dining to interfere with the public use of the arcade. She requested that at least one year of observation be given to the functional use of the original plan by both business and public before deciding to change or modify the plan. Paul Matulich, owner of Steamer's, spoke of the outdoor concept of Steamer's Restaurant and the request for an area to accommodate six tables in one third of the walkway area. He believes that an attractive usage of the walkway will increase pedestrian activity. He spoke of an improved walkway patio, with trees, lights and terra cotta planters and the removal of the proposed metal umbrellas. John Matthems, Pacific Grove, Interior Architect for Steamers, spoke of the beautification and care this section would receive and how it would improve a straight alley way. He asked for the opportunity to enhance the complete walkway with areas to linger and enjoy the open passageway. Randy Reedy, 19 N. Santa Cruz, noted that Steamer's had believed that the outdoor seating would be available to them and would not create a problem. Their understanding was that they simply had to meet all the appropriate requirements for this use. He spoke of this local business continuing successfully in Los Gatos in comparison to the many corporate entities that have come to Town recently. Dave Flick, 130 Stacia, noted that dining is people and spoke of the ambiance created by that communal activity. A barrier and walls does not add to that ambiance. He believes that this issue had not arisen before and wonders how it can be appealed to the Council at this stage. Ahard Pushani, 697 North Santa Cruz, did not understand how the outdoor seating can be considered as indoor seating. It was explained that the applicant had asked to have his outdoor seating be allocated to indoor seating. HEARINGS CONTINUED UNIVERSITY AVENUE 31/OLD TOWN PROJECT CONT. Speakers continued: Suzanne Frazer, 16 Lyndon Ave, supports the outdoor seating. Stacy Stewart, 213 Edelen Avenue, does not oppose the refurbishing of Old Town, but objects to the location and execution of the outdoor seating proposal. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to uphold the Planning Commission's decision and deny the appeal on the conditional use permit. Carried unanimously. Council Consensus to ask the Planning Commission to consider the following items: 1) Types of non permanent barriers that could be used; 2) Moveable planter boxes that are not permanently affixed; 3) Location of the outdoor dining area; 4) An unobtrusive arrangement be considered; 5) Coordination with the rest of the plaza and buildings; 6) Review the applied proposal in one year. UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL (19.09) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve of a modifications to the West Elevation of a Commercial Building on property zoned C-2:PD:LHP. Project Application: PRJ-99-001. Property Location: 50 University Avenue. Property Owner/Applicant: SRI Old Town LLC. Appellant: Stacy J. Stewart. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Stacy Stewart, 213 Edelen Avenue, spoke of the changes from the approved design. She noted that the walk way seems to be smaller than what was in the original design and a service alley was not what was intended. An open, inviting, window shopping, strolling kind of environment to welcome visitors had been what was originally planned. Jack Heinemann, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 18504 Viburnum Way, Only, MD, spoke of the time involved in addressing the concerns of the Town and in trying to complete the project. Lewis Albernese, 1990 The Alameda, San Jose, project architect, addressed the concerns of the appellant and Council. He noted the changes and spoke of the tenant needs and how these changes allowed the tenant to deliver and store stock. Ahard Pushani, 697 North Santa Cruz, local architect, questioned the changes to the project, and asked for the original design to be implemented. Tim Fondella, 302 Almendra, asked that the original design be applied and that the tenants change requests be rejected. Margaret Smith, 40 North Santa Cruz Ave, spoke about the operational issues. She asked that consideration of the delivery truck problem be addressed and sanctions be enforced and that trash pick up in Lot 6 be addressed. HEARINGS CONTINUED UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/OLD TOWN PROJECT/CONT. Speakers continued: Ed Storm, 20725 Valley Green Drive, Cupertino, spoke of the many meetings the owners and architects attended and how they have worked with the Town in trying to meet all of its concerns. Stacy Stewart, 213 Edelen Avenue, readdressed her issue of completing this project as proposed. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Council Comments: Council should have this project return to its original plans; remove the vent boxes; remove the false walls; have a study session with two Council members to reassess the problems. The original plans were good, the building was attractive and the requests of tenants should not cause alterations to the original design of the building. The original plan incorporating real windows and doors in the rear elevation of the building was designed to encourage an attractive pedestrian walk way and not a delivery zone acceding to the wishes of the tenants. The access of this building to Parking Lot 6 must continue to be pedestrian friendly and open to the public like the other shops in this locale. Mr. Attaway and Mrs. Lubeck will serve on the study session. Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to reopen the public hearing and continue this item to a study session on March 29, 1999 at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the proposed changes, and to report back to Council at the regular meeting of April 5, 1999 at 7:30 p.m., at which time the hearing will be continued. Carried unanimously. (There will be no further notices to the public concerning this item.) DOWNTOWN PARKING IMPROVEMENT PLAN (20.39) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider report on land dedications; consider report on financing options; consider referring Downtown Specific Plan amendments to the Planning Commission; consider subterranean parking; consider adopting a resolution amending the Watry agreement; and consider accepting $10,000 donation from business interest. A)LAND DEDICATION Staff recommended accepting the report on land dedication for downtown parking. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Rex Morton, 51 University Avenue, Ste I, Parking Commissioner, explained the reasoning behind preferring the 2C option over the 2A due to the desire to have the lot completed by October of 2000. Option 2A would still be the primary selection if there was a firm assurance that it could be completed by October of 2000. If there was a firm expectation that undergrounding a level could occur, the Commission could approve a longer time line in lieu of obtaining twice as many parking spaces. DOWNTOWN PARKING IMPROVEMENT PLAN/CONT. A)LAND DEDICATION CONT. Speakers continued: Bert Millen, 301 Santa Cruz Ave, all the property owners that are involved in the land dedication for the proposed structure on Lot 2 had signed petitions of interest and commitment to the proposals being offered. They would prefer three levels and would like to explore the possibilities of subterranean levels. Bill Bacchi, 236 N. Santa Cruz Ave., read a letter to Council signed by the property owners within Lot 2 stating that they were in support of building three levels on the site which would provide over 200 new spaces. This make the project cost effective. The construction impact is the same for three levels as it is for two levels. The accommodations of three levels will ease the parking impacts in the neighborhoods. Discussions with property owners included the support of both Lots 2 and 13. They commit their dedication to raising funds for both lots as a community effort. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Council consensus to accept and file report on land dedications. B)FINANCING OPTIONS Staff recommended accepting report on financing options for downtown parking. Council Comments: Randy Attaway noted that he favored the assessment district and believed that parking concerns were not the sole responsibility of the taxpayers. He feels that ease of parking is a benefit for both residential and business communities and they should jointly participate in this program. He would like some more time to weigh the options of below grade structures which could produce twice the parking spaces for half the cost. Steve Blanton reminded everyone that he is in favor of paid parking to assist in the financing of the parking structures and their maintenance. Linda Lubeck noted the time needed to discuss the options and come to a decision by April 19th as to which lot would be the first to be built, leaving all options open for discussion regarding financing for both lots as a single parking program. She spoke of the possibility of multiple funding sources; of beginning one lot and continuing on to the second lot while still working out the complete funding package for the total proposal; interim paid parking was mentioned; a special benefit district accruing benefits to individual properties; modification of time lines to allow decisions and projects to remained linked; specifying the construction of two lots within the project definitions to allow the process to continue and not eliminate any funding options. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Sue Farwell, 121 Laurel Ave, as a Parking Commissioner supports the options worked on for the downtown parking but she states for the record that she cannot support below level parking if there is a water problem. The pumping and reverse pond are an ongoing maintenance problem that she does not feel the Town can afford or should accept. She therefore discards Option 2A at 4.1ML as being outside the Town's budget of 3.5ML which would build Lot 13H at 240 parking spaces. Lot 2C will only produce 198 spaces. Randy Reedy, 19 N. Santa Cruz Ave, noted that the property owners at Lot 13 are prepared to grant the easements; the cost of the lot is manageable; undergrounding is a more assured possibility; and the number of spaces is cost effective. DOWNTOWN PARKING IMPROVEMENT PLAN/CONT. B)FINANCING OPTIONS CONT. Speakers continued: Margaret Smith, owner of Domus, 40 N. Santa Cruz, spoke of the Chamber of Commerce meeting planned for March 18th and the survey that was sent to the business community regarding parking in the downtown. Validated valet parking was suggested as an interim parking solution as the lots are being built and parking needs are being assessed. Ginger Rowe, 108 N. Santa Cruz Ave, asked for clarification of number of spaces in the parking lots. Lot 4 has 320 spaces. This lot backs up to her business and is full during the week. She compared the options of 118 vs 206 in Lot 2 proposals and noted they were barely sufficient compared to the 320 in Lot 4. Larry Arzie, 18000 Overlook Road, made a comment on use of lots. Shirley Henderson, 98 W. Main, spoke in favor of Lot 13. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Council consensus to accept and file report on financing options. C)REFER DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Council consensus to refer Downtown Specific Plan amendment to the Planning Commission. D)SUBTERRANEAN PARKING 1)Consider adopting a resolution amending the Watry agreement. Council Comments: Town should begin the process of borings in the two lots so the information can be before Council by April 19th. Multiple borings in both lots are preferred. Council needs information in order to make an informed decision on which designs to choose for the parking structures. Design, resources, and timing are essential issues in the decision making. Borings will go no further than is necessary to establish information for proposed structures relating to environmental issues, bearing pressure, and water density. 2)Consider accepting $10,000 donation from business interest. The following person addressed this issue: Bert Millen, 301 N. Santa Cruz, speaking for the Chamber of Commerce and business donators, said that they would be delighted if the Town used $5,000 for each lot toward the borings. He noted that the estimates they had received quoted $7,500 for each lot, to drill, run an analysis and environmental review, and fast track the procedure. Council consensus that this donation demonstrates a cooperative private-public partnership. Council asked staff for a report on the options: What is needed to facilitate the process; How much will it cost for the options of borings to one level or two levels at one or both sites; What is the funding source; What approvals are necessary; What liability issues may be relevant; What is the time line and is there a possibility of delay over litigious action; and continued this subject to April 5, 1999. POLITICAL SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY/WAIVER OF FEES (21.10) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider request to waive Town fees for removal of political signs in the public right of way. Appellant: Donna Courtright. Council consensus to notify the appellant and continue this item to April 5, 1999. COLLEGE AVE & MAIN/THREE WAY STOP SIGN (22.39) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider report regarding 3-way stop sign at College Avenue and Main Street. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Dave Flick, 130 Stacia, supported the stop signs at College and Main. If they cause backups and problems they can be removed. There is a great deal of increased pedestrian traffic in this location and a need for traffic control. The speed of traffic coming across the bridge on an angle creates perception problems for pedestrians trying to cross the street Sister Niki Thomas, 200 Prospect Ave., noted that Casa Maria was closing as of May 1999. 190 cars will not be coming and going on the road each day due to this closure. Art Bonner, 79 Reservoir Road, spoke of the limited access to the hill and how all of the roads merge at College and Pageant. He submitted a petition signed by residents opposing the one way proposal on Pageant Ave. Tom Spillsbury, 85 Reservoir Road, supported stop sign at College and Main. Shirley Henderson, 264 Los Gatos Blvd, lives by the three way stop on Loma Alta and Los Gatos Blvd. and noted that she has never seen more than four cars queued at that stop. Dot Perry, 161 Prospect Ave., spoke in favor of the stop sign. Joel Kass, 227 Jones Road, spoke of the many vehicles accessing the hill and the need for the exit routes to remain free and clear in case of an emergency. Terry Hope, 212 Bella Vista, favored the stop sign at College and asked for consideration of another cross walk near College to cross Main. Janet Canning, 115 Euclid Ave, opposes the one way streets but favors the stop sign. Dave Flick, 130 Stacia, spoke of one exit on Pageant from College and the need for restriping the stop area on Cleland. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to continue the meeting past midnight. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins voted no. COLLEGE AVE & MAIN/THREE WAY STOP SIGN/CONT. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to place a three way stop for a trial period of six months at the corner of College and Main, and review the activity and appropriateness of the sign during that time. (For the record Mrs. Lubeck noted that she had changed her mind about the stop sign and would rather see a traffic light at this location and also lights at Pleasant and Loma Alta.) (Mr. Pirzynski believes the Pleasant and Loma Alta stops do work and that stopping traffic with this method addresses other needs of the town.) Added to the motion is a trial cross walk and that the issue of one way traffic on Pageant and Villa is dropped at this time. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck voted no. Scott Baker, Director of Public Works, noted that a report would return to Council from the traffic engineer with a design for the stop signs and with the placement of stop bars, stop ahead signs, and all associated actions which will provide the Council and the community with design immunity. This will entail another hearing and public comment and review process. This hearing should be set for April 19, 1999. MAIN STREET W 223/LYNDON CARRIAGE HOUSE CUPOLA (23.09) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider request to relocate the J.W. Lyndon Carriage House cupola from Oak Meadow Park to the Farwell Building at 223 West Main Street. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Sue Farwell, 121 Laurel Ave, asked that this question be considered by Council. She noted that she did not expect a commitment or decision tonight but would ask that the subject come under discussion. Paul DuBois, 121 Altura Vista, representing the Los Gatos Community Foundation, spoke of the cupola on a bandstand in Oak Meadow Park to be used as a performing arts area in the park. The historic information about the cupola would be retained on a plaque and the community would have the benefit of the structure in a recreational area where everyone would have use of it. Shirley Henderson, 264 Los Gatos Blvd, supported the thought of putting the cupola on the new Farwell building. Terry Hope, 212 Bella Vista, she noted that the $250,000 needed to place the cupola on the bandstand would take too long before the cupola would deteriorate and be vandalized. She supports the cupola in the downtown on the Farwell building silhouetted against the hillside where it once stood. Adu Bagley, 15235 Karl Ave, spoke of the volunteer work that the Los Gatos Community Foundation has put into saving and preserving this historic architectural element. She spoke of the grant money that was received for this project and the hours of the Town's staff time that has been incorporated in the renovation of the cupola. MAIN STREET W 223/LYNDON CARRIAGE HOUSE CUPOLA CONT. Speakers continued: Randy Reedy, 19 N. Santa Cruz, noted that the Farwell family had donated Parking Lot 13 to the town for free years ago and felt that this location was appropriate for the placement of the cupola. Don Callahan, 142 Massol Ave, representing the Community Foundation, felt that the nostalgic value of the cupola placed on a bandstand in Oak Meadow Park would benefit the community for more than having it on a building downtown where it will be on view but not park of a structure that everyone can access. Emma Vargo, 15400 Winchester Blvd, noted that the saving of the cupola is probably the main reason that the Los Gatos Community Foundation exists today. It took many dedicated people to establish a mechanism that would allow for the raising of funds to save this landmark. Joe Farwell, 121 Laurel Ave, spoke about the cupola originating a block away from the suggested location and noted that it was an historical element associated with this portion of the downtown, and it would be extremely visible to everyone as they stroll through downtown and the plaza. Sue Farwell spoke again about the cupola sitting on this lot during the late sixties while a permanent location was examined. She asked that it be put to a permanent use now rather than waiting for some time in the future to place it in the park. She fears it may again deteriorate before it can be permanently placed. The family is willing to pay back the grant money. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Council consensus to open this question to public discussion and to ask for a report on the cost, value and the possibility of refunding the grant. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hutchins adjourned this evening's meeting at 12:43 P.M. ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove Town Clerk