M 07-01-02TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
July 1, 2002/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 7:05 p.m., Monday, July 1,
2002, in joint special session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Steven Blanton, Sandy Decker, Steve Glickman,
Joe Pirzynski, and Mayor/Chairman Randy Attaway.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION (XX.28)
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had not met in Closed Session this evening.
INTRODUCTION/LOS GATOS CHIEF OF POLICE/SCOTT SEAMAN (XX.28)
Town Manager, Debra Figone, introduced the Town’s newly appointed Police Chief, Scott
Seaman, and Mayor Attaway welcomed him and gave a brief resume of his accomplished past.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to accept and file informational report
regarding currently scheduled public hearings. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (02.28)
Informational item presenting future Town Meetings for Council and other Town Boards and
Commissions was received and filed.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/MAY-JUNE 2002 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the check registers
for the payroll of May 26, 2002 through June 8, 2002, paid on June 14, 2002, in the amount of
$575,017.42. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JUNE 2002 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on June 14, 2002 and June 21, 2002 in the
amount of $1,075,591.50. Carried unanimously.
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TREASURER’S REPORT (05.02)
Informational reports submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month ended May 31,
2002 was received and filed.
REVISIONS TO TOWN ADVISORY BODIES (07.12)
TRAILS AND BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE/RESOLUTION 2002-101
PARKING COMMISSION/RESOLUTION 2002-102
PARKS COMMISSION/RESOLUTION 2002-103
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS/RESOLUTION 2002-104
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
101 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 1993-60, THEREBY REPEALING THE TRAILS AND BIKEWAYS
COMMITTEE. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-102 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DETERMINING
THE NEED FOR A PARKING AUTHORITY; DECLARING THE TOWN COUNCIL TO
BE THE PARKING AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING THE TRANSPORTATION AND
PARKING COMMISSION; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS 1988-218 AND 1991-
205. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
103 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING THE
PARKS COMMISSION. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-104 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 1991-279 AND RESOLUTION 1996-31 AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION 1995-44 PERTAINING TO THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS.
Carried unanimously.
ITEM 8
This Item had been pulled from the Agenda.
GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2002-2003/RESOLUTION 2002-105 (09.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-105 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING
THE 2002/03 FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS. Carried unanimously.
TOWN EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MOU) WITH THE TOWN/RESOLUTION 2002-106
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002-2003 & 2003-2004 (10.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-106 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AND THE TOWN EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002-2003 AND
2003-2004. Desk item before Council this evening was noted. Carried unanimously.
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TEMPORARY HOURLY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION/RESOLUTION 2002-107 (11.29)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-107 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
TEMPORARY/HOURLY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-
2003. Carried unanimously.
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002-2003 AND 2003-2004/RESOLUTION 2002-108 (12.29)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-108 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2002-2003 AND 2003-2004. Carried unanimously.
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN/FOR FY 2002-2003/RESOLUTION 2002-109 (13.29)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolutions
2002-109 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003. Carried
unanimously.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE/CONSULTING ARBORIST TO TOWN
DAVE DOCKTER/RESOLUTION 2002-110 (15.23)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-110 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVE DOCKTER,
ARBORICULTUR AL PLANNING CONSULTANT, FOR SERVICES AS A CONSULTING
ARBORIST TO THE TOWN. Carried unanimously.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE/SECONDARY CONSULTING ARBORIST TO TOWN
DAVID BABBY/RESOLUTION 2002-111 (16.23)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-111 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID L. BABBY,
ARBOR RESOUR CES , FOR SERVICES AS A CONSULTING ARBORIST TO THE
TOWN. Carried unanimously.
WINCHESTER BLVD 14300/VACATION EXCESS EASEMENT/RESOLUTION 2002-112
(18.23)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-112 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS VACATING
PUBLIC UTILITY/SERVICE EASEMENT AT 14300 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD (APN
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424-32-068) PURSUANT TO DIVISION 9, PART 3, CHAPTER 4 OF THE
CALIFORNIA STATE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE (SUMMARY VACATION).
Carried unanimously.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 23-50/SRI OLD TOWN, L.L.C./RESOLUTION 2002-113 (20.15)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-113 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK
OF SRI OLD TOWN, L.L.C. AT 23-50 UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE
O F COMPLETION FOR RECORD ING BY TOWN CLERK. Carried unanimously.
PROPOSITION 12/PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM/RESOLUTION 2002-114 (21A.33)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-114 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO ACCEPT $39,000 IN PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO.
Carried unanimously.
PROPOSITION 12/ROBERTI Z’BERG-HARRIS PROGRAM/RESOLUTION 2002-115
(21B.33)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-115 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO ACCEPT $10,103 IN ROBERTI Z’BERG-HARRIS URBAN
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF
2000 FOR THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO. Carried unanimously.
COUNTY WIDE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE/RESOLUTION 2002-116 (22.12)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-116 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPOINTING
MARC JENSEN TO THE SANTA CLARA V ALL EY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Carried
unanimously.
WATERLINE CONSTRUCTION IN VASONA PARK (23.33)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council grant an easement to
San Jose Water Company for construction of a 24 inch water line within Vasona Park.
Carried unanimously.
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SPORT COURT FENCING REGULATIONS/ORDINANCE 2100 (25.38)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Ordinance
2100 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING SECTION 29.40.025
AND 29.20 .48 0. Carried unanimously.
NORTH SANTA CRUZ STREETSCAPE/PROJECT 0108/PHASE I - SIDEWALKS (28.25)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council/Redevelopment
Agency reject all bids and direct staff to immediately readvertise the project. Carried
unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (XX.28)
Public Interest:
Ray Davis, resident, noted that his personal statements to someone in the civic center had been
overheard and commented upon. He believes he can say whatever he pleases in a public facility
without receiving objection and comment from staff. He also expressed his personal opinion that
two Council Members may have a conflict of interest on a matter which they had voted on.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES/URGENCY ORDINANCE 2101 (31.35)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting a proposed
Urgency Ordinance to establish a temporary prohibition on approvals of wireless communications
facilities.
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES/URGENCY ORDINANCE/CONT.
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Larry Paulding, asked that the ordinance protect the residential neighborhoods against
proliferation.
Bill Hirschman, supported passing the ordinance for protection to the neighborhoods.
Lucille Weidman, encouraged the adoption of the ordinance establishing guidelines for
telecommunications towers.
Jim Doss, requested studies and testing before telecommunications are allowed.
Ray Davis spoke against self serving commercial interests in establishing these sites.
John Tice rejected the moratorium and asked for more service for the cell phone use.
Sam Weidman supported the proposed ordinance.
Tim Boyd supported the moratorium.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
The Mayor stopped the public testimony and asked that the Clerk read the ordinance.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to waive the reading of the Proposed
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council introduce Proposed
Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS PROHIBITING THE
APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES,
as it appeared in a desk item before Council this evening. Carried unanimously.
HEARINGS
LESTER LANE/PG&E TOWER/WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS/APPEAL (32.35)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider a
decision of the Planning Commission denying installation of a wireless telecom facility on an
existing PG&E tower on property zoned R-1:8. Conditional Use Permit U-01-17. Property
Location: Lester Lane. Property Owner: PG&E. Applicant/Appellant: MetroPCS.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Lucille Weidman thanked Council and staff for the cooperation received while working on this
issue.
Jim Doss spoke appreciatively of the professional help from staff addressing concerns relative to
the urgency ordinance.
Ray Davis spoke of adjusting the wires on the tower in order to cut down on the magnetic
readings.
Larry Paulding supported the efforts toward the urgency ordinance.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
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Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council table this item until such time
as a telecommunications ordinance is adopted. Carried unanimously.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 404/LOS GATOS-SARATOGA ROAD 92 & 96/APPEAL (33.23)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission approving the demolition of three single
family residences and to construct a mixed use office/apartment building with alternating use of
parking on properties zoned O. No significant environmental impacts have been identified as a
result of this project and a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended. Architecture and
Site application S-01-63, Conditional Use Permit U-01-14, Negative Declaration ND-01-12.
Property Location: 404 University Avenue and 92 & 96 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. Property
Owner: Marie Peterson/CM-One, LLC. Applicant: John Lien. Appellants: John Lien and Geoff
Lamb.
The following people from the audience addressed this item:
John Lien introduced the architect for the project who gave a presentation on the issues
associated with the project and the methods considered to mitigate the problems of traffic,
parking and impacts to the neighborhood.
Jeff Lamb spoke of the intensity, size, mass and scale of the project in comparison to the
residential neighborhood it is adjacent to.
Jim Woods asked for less impact to the neighborhood.
Carla Dougher believes Los Gatos has too many gateways and does not need another.
Mary Ann Lamb spoke of size, mass, scale and the impacts of parking and traffic.
Dan Ross believes the project should be office or residential but not a mixed use.
Sandra Foster, asked about the possibility of having the parking lot driveway exit on Highway 9.
Michael LoMonaco lives very close to the proposed project and believes that there will be far
too many cars at the site for the amount of parking that will be provided and that parking for his home
will be severely impacted.
Marty Dart lives adjacent to the project and believes there will be excessive noise and activity at
the site which will directly impact his circumstances.
Heather Roberts spoke of size and impacts to the neighborhood.
Ray Davis spoke of increased traffic impacts due to recent developments in town.
Brian Kulman noted that the signage would not be enough to control the parking and that the
bulb outs would actually take several spaces away from existing parking.
Daryl Monk spoke of the project being too large, generating too much traffic, supplying
insufficient parking, and causing future impacts to the trailer park development.
Gary Schloh addressed parking and architecture. He was concerned with the quality of design
and did not want to see a quality project lost asking for Council’s help in moving the process
along. He suggested that the required trees be made larger.
Lou Sachwitz asked for a cul-de-sac on Wraight; no below market housing but instead have
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developer pay in-lieu fees; permit parking on Wraight; assigned areas for overflow parking.
Marie Peterson, property owner, spoke of the Old Mission style architecture and that parking
control would be offered. They are willing to have a review of the parking issues six months after
completion.
John Lien noted that the project is on a major arterial street and is not taller or more massive than
the surrounding structures. Sufficient landscaping is planned to enhance the site.
Geoff Lamb asked for more consideration of the whole neighborhood since the commercial
structure will draw traffic through the residential area.
No one else from the audience addressed this project.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 404/LOS GATOS-SARATOGA ROAD 92 & 96/APPEAL/CONT.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, To move approval with the following
modifications: To modify application by requiring in-lieu fees instead of a BMP unit; To allow
for six units; To make neighborhood improvements addressing parking and traffic; To develop a
parking plan which will make use of the available public parking in the area; Owner to develop
internal parking regulations and issuance of parking permits; To work with the Heritage
architecture and address additional articulation to modify the mass; To require a six month
review of the parking issues after completion; All items to be paid for by the applicant. Motion is
to modify the Architecture and Site application S-01-63 and Conditional Use Permit U-01-14 with
these modifications of conditions to Attachment 4 of this meeting’s staff report. Carried
unanimously.
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TRANSFER (34.34)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
an application to approve transfer of cable television franchise.
The following person addressed this issue:
Ray Davis asked that Council Member Glickman recuse himself from this issue due to a possible
conflict of interest.
There was no one else to address the item.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to close the public hearing for this evening.
Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to continue this item to July 15, 2002.
Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS ECONOMIC VITALITY PROGRAM/RESOLUTION 2002-117 (35.27)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting resolution approving the Town of Los Gatos Economic Vitality Program.
The following person addressed this issue:
Ray Davis spoke regarding a public component for this program and noted that the development
of the program would be far healthier with the addition of community outreach.
There was no one else to address the item.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-117
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS ECONOMIC VITALITY PROGRAM. Carried unanimously.
PARKS COMMISSION/SECTION 19.20 OF TOWN CODE/AMENDED ORDINANCE (36.38 &
12)
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Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
introducing ordinance amending Town Code Sections 19.20.010 through 19.20.040, “Parks
Commission.”
There was no one from the audience to address this issue.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
PARKS COMMISSION/SECTION 19.20 OF TOWN CODE/AMENDED ORDINANCE/CONT.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to close the hearing. Carried unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to waive the reading of the Proposed
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council introduce Proposed Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE LOS GATOS
TOWN CODE CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE II, PARKS COMMISSION (SECTIONS
19.20.010 THROUGH 19.20.040), as it appeared in a desk item before Council this evening.
Carried unanimously.
PULLED ITEM FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Considered after public hearings.
MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2002 (06.V)
Ray Davis, resident, asked that his comments on page 6 of the minutes be expanded
upon.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that the Agency approve the Minutes
of June 17, 2002, Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried
unanimously.
INVESTMENT POLICY REVISED/JUNE 24, 2002/RESOLUTION 2002-118 (14.09)
Ray Davis asked that the Finance Director and the Town Treasurer jointly facilitate an
annual independent review.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-118 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE INVESTMENT POLICY DATED JUNE 24, 2002. Carried
unanimously.
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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY/COUNCIL RECESS/RESOLUTION 2002-119 (17.29)
Ray Davis asked that the Manager be required to justify what amounts to an emergency
response.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
119 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES DURING PERIODS OF
OFFICIAL TOWN COUNCIL RECESS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS IN EXCESS OF
THE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN THE CONTINGENCY; EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS TO AGREEMENTS IN
EXCESS OF $25,000 THAT ORDINARILY REQUIRE COUNCIL APPROVAL. Carried
unanimously.
WINCHESTER-DAVES INTERSECTION/PROJECT 0227/RESOLUTION 2002-120 (19.25)
Speakers from the audience:
Ray Davis, resident, asked that the Town install a speaker signal at this intersection.
Jay Dermer, property owner, asked that accommodations for left turn ingress and egress be
considered for his commercial property. He also asked that any activity at this site be
accompanied by notification to the property owners.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-120 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 0227 - WINCHESTER-DAVES
INTESECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE THE
PROJECT FOR BIDS. Carried unanimously.
CRIDER COURT 104/TENNIS COURT FENCE/RESOLUTION 2002-121 (24.15)
Ray Davis, resident, asked that more of the Council’s deliberations appear in the
ordinances.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolutions
2002-121 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN
APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION
OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND TO LEGALIZE A TENNIS COURT FENCE ON
PROPERTY ZONED HR-1. Carried unanimously.
TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR/RESOLUTIONS 2002-122 & 2002-19RD (29.23)
Ray Davis, resident, spoke of increased traffic due to continued development in town
and the pollution it will cause, and suggested the town use the funds to study its own air
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pollution.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Redevelopment
Agency adopt Resolution 2002-122 and Resolution 2002-19RD entitled, RESOLUTION
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE BAY
AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INSTALLATION OF BICYCLE RACKS TO INCREASE AND SUPPORT BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION THROUGHOUT TOWN AND AUTHORIZING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SAME IF THE APPLICATION IS APPROVED BY THE BAY
AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Carried
unanimously.
STREET RESURFACING PROG./PROJECT 0217/RESOLUTIONS 2002-123 & 2002-20RD
(30.25)
Ray Davis, resident, spoke of proper oversight of road projects.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Redevelopment
Agency adopt Resolution 2002-123 and Resolution 2002-20RD entitled, RESOLUTION
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 0217 - FY
2002-03 - STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BIDS. Carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION/LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS
TRUST AGREEMENT/OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND ACTIONS
RESOLUTION 2002-124 AND RESOLUTION 2002-19RD (37.09)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting resolutions
authorizing the execution, sale and delivery of not to exceed $11 million of Certificates of Participation,
authorizing and directing execution of related lease financing documents and trust agreement, approving
Official Statement, and authorizing official actions.
Emily Wagner, of E. Wagner & Associates, gave an overview of the Town’s financial position
and ratings as they apply to acquiring certificates of participation to finance improvements called
for in the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Plan.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution
2002-124 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT TO
EXCEED $11,000,000 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING EXECUTION OF RELATED LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS AND
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TRUST AGREEMENT, APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
OFFICIAL ACTIONS. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that the Redevelopment Agency
adopt Resolution 2002-19RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,000,000 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF RELATED LEASE FINANCING
DOCUMENTS, APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL
ACTIONS. Carried unanimously.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/QUARTERLY REPORT (38.09)
Ray Davis spoke of the implementation of the audio-visual improvements in the Council
Chambers for recording of Council proceedings for public access.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to accept the quarterly status report on the
Capital Improvement Program. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS (39.28)
Mr. Glickman spoke on the historic significance of Council actions over time and the need to
keep the history of certain subjects alive for future reference.
Mr. Pirzynski gave a report on the progress of negotiations concerning the skateboard park and
the active search for a temporary facility until a permanent site can be developed.
MANAGER MATTERS (40.28)
There was no report this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Attaway closed this evening’s meeting at 10:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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