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16 Staff Report - Install Historic Fire Bellfl COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: March 13, 2003 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: 3/17/03 ITEM NO. b DISCUSS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS TO INSTALL HISTORIC FIRE BELL RECOMMENDATION: 1. Consider recommendation from the Historic Preservation Committee. 2. Discuss alternative sites. 3. Provide staff guidance on which site(s) should be pursued and to further research what funding options are available. BACKGROUND: On November 17, 1986, Andy Kinyan donated the Historic Fire Bell to the Town as a Centennial present subject to conditions (see Attachment 6). Two of those conditions included that a commemorative tower be built and that the bell be sounded daily at noon and at other appropriate occasions. A third condition required that the bell be prominently displayed. REMARKS: On May 20, 2002, Town Council directed the Historic Preservation Committee to evaluate possible sites to relocate the Town Historic Fire Bell (see Attachment 1). The Committee held several meetings to discuss the pros and cons of alternative bell sites. A special meeting was held on July 31, 2002 inviting input from the public to evaluate the sites and to request suggestions from the public for other possible sites. The Committee also evaluated whether or not the bell tower that was located in Plaza Park should be an important component in selecting a site. The Committee determined, with the public's concurrence, that the bell was more important than the previously constructed tower. Therefore, the focus was on relocating the bell with a new tower. (Continued on Page 2) PREPARED BY: BUD N. LORTZ, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Reviewed by: Q Assistant Town Manager O � Attorney Clerk Finance Community Development Revised: 3/13/03 1:53 pm Reformatted: 5/30/02 PAGE 2 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: HISTORIC FIRE BELL ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS March 14, 2003 1. Sites On October 2, 2002, the Committee finalized the ranking for the possible fire bell sites as listed below. A table identifying the pros and cons of each site is included as Attachment 2. 1st Choice: Tait Avenue Museum 2°a Choice: Forbes Mill Museum 3rd Choice: Civic Center 4th Choice: Post Office Right -of -Way Other sites that were evaluated but subsequently dismissed included the fire stations at Lark/Winchester and University Avenue, Oak Meadow Park, Old Town Shopping Center, a landscape area in Parking Lot 5 adjacent to W. Main Street and 100 N. Santa Cruz Avenue. Staff and the Committee created a table which evaluated the pros and cons of these sites (see Attachment 3). Since one of the sites included Oak Meadow Park, the Parks Commission considered the matter on June 4, 2002 and recommended that the bell not be located in the park. The basis for this recommendation is that the bell would become part of the other park attractions and would not stand out. The Committee concurred with the Parks Commission recommendation. 2. Conceptual Plans The Committee reviewed conceptual plans prepared by volunteer Architect, Gary Schloh, as a possible alternative for a bell tower to be connected to the Tait Museum building (see Attachment 4). The proposed plan would require the removal of two trees. The Parks Superintendent has determined that the trees are not significant and can be removed. Volunteer Builder, Tom Dodge, has prepared a preliminary cost estimate of $55,000 based on the conceptual plans (see Attachment 5). This estimate is based on information that is currently available and does not take into account any special construction methods and materials that may be required in the final building plans. If the existing chiming mechanism is used, a ten foot deep hole will have to be excavated inside the tower to accommodate the chiming rods. In addition, continual maintenance will be required to keep the mechanism in operation. To allow public access to the interior of the tower and to reduce maintenance costs, staff recommends the use of a solenoid bell chiming mechanism. This mechanism electronically strikes the bell to produce the chime. The inside of the tower can accommodate an information center. The existing chiming mechanism will be displayed at the site. The Town's Consulting Architect reviewed the conceptual plans discussed above and commented that the proposed connection of the bell tower to the museum as designed, would not meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Structures since the addition has been designed to look like it was built the same time as the existing building. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing professional standards and providing advice on the preservation and protection of historic resources. The Tait Museum is located in the Broadway PAGE 3 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: HISTORIC FIRE BELL ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS March 14, 2003 Historic District. The Town has always disagreed with one of the aspects of the Secretary Standards which states that additions to historic structures should not match the existing structure. The Town strives to have additions match existing historic structures so that the addition is compatible with the existing architecture and the neighborhood. The Consulting Architect commented that other alternatives, which the Committee considered, were to construct a detached tower, or to mount the bell at ground level. 3. Funding Options Staff reviewed numerous funding options to construct the bell tower which included the following: Grants - Town contributions through grants are available such as Proposition 12 which provides funding for park/cultural improvements under "Per Capita" and "Roberti-Z-Berg-Harris" programs. These are the same grant funds that have been considered a possible source for the Town's contribution to a skatepark. Any project would need to meet eligibility criteria. Currently, the Town is eligible to apply for a total of $413,000 in grant funds. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds may also be available. No research has been done for the use of CDBG funds. Volunteers - Architectural and building services have been and could continue to be volunteered. Fund Raisers - The museum has expressed an interest in conducting fund raisers to help cover the cost of locating the bell at the Tait Museum. Other groups may be interested in participating in these fund raisers. CONCLUSION: The Historic Preservation Committee has worked with the public who attended numerous meetings to determine which sites would best accommodate the fire bell. Based on Council direction, staff will pursue the site(s) chosen and will further research what funding options are available. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required at this time. FISCAL IMPACT: None Attachments: 1. Excerpts from Town Council meeting minutes of May 20, 2002. 2. Pro and Con Table for ranked sites. 3. Pro and Con Table for other sites. 4. Preliminary plans for the Tait Museum site. PAGE 4 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: HISTORIC FIRE BELL ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS March 14, 2003 5. Preliminary Cost Estimate (one page) received February 26, 2003. 6. Resolution from Andy Kinyon (one page) dated November 17, 1986. 7. Letter from Laura Bajuk (one page) received October 15, 2002. 8. Letter from Sallie Robbins-Druian (two pages) dated August 3, 2002. 9. Letter from Douglas Sporleder (one page) received July 30, 2002. 10. Letter from Kathy Anderson (two pages) received June 11, 2002. Distribution: Historic Preservation Committee John Curtis, Director of Parks & Public Works E. Gary Schloh, 213 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Shirley Henderson, 98 W. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 John Lien, 196 College Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 John Lochner, 150 Creffield Heights, Los Gatos, CA 95030 John Spaur, 1913 Los Gatos -Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95124 Richard Fox, 211 Glen Ridge Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Richard Konrad, 86 Fairview Plaza, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Doug Sporleder, 16331 Oleander Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Robert Rice, 150 Wooded View Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Tim Musselman, 340 Penn Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Tom Stanton, P.O. Box 113, Holy City, CA 95033 Gene Fisher, 15405 Blackberry Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Laura Bajuk, Forbes Mill History Museum, 75 Church Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Andy Kinyon, 432 Williams Street, Murphys, CA 95247 Jeren Corsaul, 19880 Old Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos, CA 95033 Tom Dodge, 851 McGlincey Lane, Campbell, CA 95008 BNL:SLB:mdc N:\DEV \CNCLRPTS\be11. wpd Town Council Minutes May 20, 2002 Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California TOWN PLAZA DESIGN/PROJECT 0107/STREET TREES/FIRE BELL LOCATION CON(PD.25) Speakers Continued: Richard Fox, spoke of the history of the downtown and the history of the town being centered at the plaza park. He asked that the bell not be removed from the park location but that the new bus shelter be replaced with an historic looking bus shelter that could incorporate the bell in it. Gene Fisher, supports leaving the bell where it is. Richard Konrad, Chairman of the Parks Commission, says the bell has never worked and the maintenance department should take the responsibility to make it work. The bell is historic but the tower is too modern. Bob Rice, Parks Commissioner, supports the tower and the bell in the Town Plaza. Tom Stanton, spoke of the volunteer firemen in Town, and that these men have consistently supported the Town and worked hard at having this bell located prominently. Doug Sporleder, spoke of prominence for the bell, and noted the many people who have helped save the bell and locate the bell. He is concerned about loss of the bell and its parts and does not want to see it stored where it will be forgotten. Tim Musselman, President of the Lions Club, spoke of the support that the Lions have given to the bell over time. He stated that he would not support the tower to be hidden in Oak Meadow Park but stated that it should remain in a central and prominent location in the historic downtown. Council consensus to approve the proposed Town Plaza design plan with revisions reflecting Town Council's direction from May 14, 2002 Town Council meeting. Council Comments: Fifteen years ago the view of the Town Plaza Park was different than it is today. That for the current park design the bell should be moved, and several locations were mentioned. The Civic Center would be ideal location to place a permanent piece of artistic sculpture which could be a replacement for sculptures which have been placed on the Civic Center lawn. The design of the sculpture is more in keeping with the modem facade of the Civic Center buildings. Oak Meadow Park may also be a better location because of the ability to keep the bell ringing in an area close to where the Billy Jones whistle is used. It's a bell and 'should be used and rung regularly and the mechanism should be on display to be seen and enjoyed. It should have an appropriate home where it can do what it was built to do and maintenance of it should be a priority of the Town so that it can be enjoyed in what ever location it is placed. Council found that it was a high priority to keep this bell and the grace and elegance of the bell and structure would look lovely placed at the Civic Center as at least a temporary solution until another option becomes apparent or leave it at the center as the best location. The Parks Commission should be involved in the discussions along with the Historical Preservation Committee. One Council Member asked to keep it well maintained in the downtown and to build around it and see if after construction the Plaza might still be a viable location. Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to relocate the bell tower expeditiously and as quickly as possible so as to allow it to be operational, and for the community to be able to access it and benefit from its possibilities. Carried by a vote of 4ayes. Mr Pirzynski voted no believing that the structure should remain in the park until there is further study. Attachment 1 N:',CLK\Council Minutes\2002\ 14105-20-02.wpd 8 Town Council Minutes May 20, 2002 Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California ECONOMIC VITALITY PROGRAM (18.37) Marty Woodworth, Redevelopment Manager, gave an overview of the program and plans for the business community and attention to residential needs. Council Comments that this plan allows us to be aware of the trends and the ability of the Town to address these trends and work with them. The use of the General Plan allows Town to enhance business dialogue and to take a pro -active stance in making the Plan a reality. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council approve the program, direct staff to notice a Council public hearing to solicit additional input and to hold community meetings prior to bringing the program document back to Council for approval. Carried unanimously. TOWN NEWSLETTER DESIGN (19.39) Town Manager, Debra Figone, addressed the proposed Town newsletter and noted the community's and Commissions' input in designing and working on this concept. Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council accept the proposed design of the Town newsletter. Carried unanimously. TOWN PLAZA DESIGN/PROJECT 0107/STREET TREES/FIRE BELL LOCATION (20.25) John Curtis, Public Works Director, noted that there were two items to be discussed regrading the downtown beautification program, street trees and fire bell. STREET TREE LOCATIONS Presentation was made by staff explaining the possible positions of the trees and their sizes and compatiblility with the park. Council Comments: That the design with Iess concrete was much more to Council's liking. Council reviewed the tree types and decided that the London Plane met most of Council's issues and requirements. FIRE BELL LOCATION Speakers from the audience: John Spaur, supports the bell tower remaining in this space, and noted that grass can surround it rather than concrete. He spoke of the simplicity of the mechanism. Mrs. Decker asked that the mechanism be diagramed so that others can maintain it over time. Mr. Pirzynski suggested that the tower may be relocated to the Civic Center and handled under an historic study of the Town. John Lochner, spoke of the lack of historic items in Town other than homes consisting only of Forbes Mill and the Fire Bell. He also noted the agreement with the owner requiring the bell to be located in a prominent location in Town. Shirley Henderson, asked that the Tower be relocated to the Civic Center for the purpose of having more room for people to use the plaza park. Mike Wasserman, spoke of the center of downtown and the oldest historic item in Town being the old Fire Bell. Visitors to the downtown and the park may only see the bell when they visit the downtown park center. N:\CLK\Council Minutes12002\MM05-20-02.wpd 7 LOS GATOS PLAZA BELL RELOCATION cA z 0 U Potential residential concerns May not be enough space for ringing mechanism v) 0 a a Historic connection with first fire station It would be in close proximity to the residents and the Central Business District Bell would be more visible Would provide a draw to the museum Bell would be more accessible Location would allow for incorporation of future walking tours Reasonable proximity to plaza People at the museum appeared to be in favor of locating bell there Could potentially incorporate site with historic house tours Would add to the fire collection at the museum Bell could aesthetically improve the exterior of the building and site SITE (in order of preference) Tait Avenue Museum Attachment 2 LOS GATOS PLAZA BELL RELOCATION z 0 U Would not be visible to the general public and is out of the way Civic Center grounds currently contains art work and the bell may lose its significance among the other art Site has no historic significance Master Plan is proposed for site and it is questionable how and when the bell could be located there Civic Center is not a pedestrian draw at this time May not have enough room Would need a modern bell mechanism Impacts handicap ramp area Tree would need to be removed cA CY It would be in close proximity to where bell originally existed Would be located at an historic site Would provide a draw to the museum Could be viewed by people on the Los Gatos Creek Trail Could potentially incorporate site with historic house tours Would be accessible to the public INear the Plaza SITE (in order of preference) Forbes Mill Museum Civic Center Post Office (Public ROW) I 1 1 1 c i ( i z O U No pedestrian traffic Would be lost to the community Lacks relationship to an historic structure The bell would be far from its original location Site has no historic significance Limited foot traffic to the site The bell would be far from its original location Have to drive to get there Site has no historic significance Site is not in the central core of the Town The bell may get lost among the other things in the park The bell would be far from its original location PROS Bell has tie to a fire station There is a lot of room to accommodate the bell and tower Bell has tie to a fire station There is a spot that needs improvement that could accommodate the bell W cA Fire Station at Lark and Winchester Fire Station on University Avenue Oak Meadow Park N 0 Attachment 3 1D O U It is private property Will not be as visible Adjacent to the bells at St. Lukes Pedestrian safety May loose parking spaces Private property V) g There is a bell tower Pedestrian area The bell would be close to its original location Near the Plaza Near the Plaza Pedestrian area SITE (Analyzed but not favored) Old Town Shopping Center Parking Lot 5 (Station Way) 100 N. Santa Cruz Avenue I ( I CIczs U Z °�UILDNr� Attachment 4 bUILOiNi& 7 1 ropm r1R-6 6NSlt4e9 roP-hIE12 FIRE S41145 ix. GONG25T • • .50 t a 3 > !c& 9%putl �t Block �7Gf�t'j weer Add L1: Po PhonL Description ARCHITECTURAL Plans & Specifications Englnee ring PRELIMINARY� / Survey lF r1%i9—(/ W recking LEGAL Building Permit Water Tap Street Deposit Construction Water EXCAVATING Excavate Grading & Filling Hauling CONCRETE Walls, etc, cu. ft. Q Reinforcing Steel Concrete Block Walks, etc. sq ft ch Floors aq. ft. Steps lin ft @ Curbs lln. ft. Light Weight sq. ft. Metal Pans MASONRY Common Brick__1,f Hollow Tile hi I§ Concrete Block yda.(� W"i I1---wa•li Chimneys & Fireplace Mantels Stone Work Face Brick LUMBER Rough Finish CARPENTRY MQ M M. Rough Finish SANITATION Plumbing Sewer Cesspool METAL WORK Structural Steel Sheet Metal Ornamental Iron A-- e ? Steel Sash Decking ROOF Composition Tile Trusses Misc, LATH & PLASTERING Exterior Interior Stall Work Dry Wall Misc. yds. yds. CO CEILING Acoustic HARDWARE Rough Finish Misc. ELECTRICAL Wiring Fixtures Misc. Size 0 So. Ft. HEATING Oaa/Elcc. — Misc. ara MILL WORK Frames Interior Sash Doors Screens Cabinets Stair Work Ironing Boards Misc. S /yoC) afs GLAZING S — Mlsc. Glass Plate Glass Mirrors Weather Stripa TILE Ceramic Tile Work Estimated by Plniab s' $ �"—— $ 4 Ctn. Misc. S S /S00 .— $ AIR CONDITIONING i ^' k". Ducts I S TOTAL COSTEquipmenti"f B 2 6 �003 $$ PROFIT"""Misc. CQMPEB1D �— AIGNEA FOAM No. ys.wl COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INN ? Q; a, o- PAINTING I. DECORATING Paint Material Paint Labor Wall Paper & Labor Special Decorating Waterproofing FLOORS Hardwood yda, 43 Linoleum ydu. CO Composition Asphalt/Vinyl SWIMMING Wm to ''e_ - �. ? Extras t /� APPLIANCES Stoves (Gas or Elec.) Ovens (Gas or Elec.) $ j Hoods $ ` -- Garbage Disposal $ \ Dish Washer Vacuum System Misc. ; Misc. r FIRE PREVENTION --� Fire Sprinklers $ Fire Extinguishers $—�-- ELEVATOR 5-�--- MISCELLANEOUS Window Shades Awnings Refrigeration & Freezers Insulation & Soundproofing Cleaning Windows, etc. Removing Debris LANDSCAPING Lawn Pence INSURANCE Compensation LiabLUty Fire $ Shrubbery Sprinkler SystemD $-. Bond- 5 t.c-fee? i✓(.S P d .n) ; �13 e,a , �— Oa RAS $ $ Attachment 5 /MIMTIo IN USA VEREAL N -- Town of Los Gatos -- ve;-:ter 17, 196 CLERK Subject: The Historic Los Gatos Fire Eell (installed 1899) I, Andy Kinyan, a resident of 6766 McCauley Road, Linden, California, do respectfully present the following Resolution to the Honorable Councilmembers of the Town of Los Gatos: WHEREAS, I, Andy Kinyon, lived in the Town of Los Gatos from 1961 to 1983, attending its elementary school and nark Twain High School; and WHEREAS, during my formative years I learned to love the Town, its history and its people, and to regard Los Gatos as my Home Town; and WHEREAS, I know that some eighty odd years ago the residents of the Town of Los Gatos felt the need of a Fire Bell and paid, by public subscription, for a 2500 pound likeness of the Liberty E•ell to be installed in the downtown area for their protection; and WHEREAS, that Fire Bell served them faithfully summoning the Volunteer Fire Department in times of emergency, and tolling each noon hour from 1899 to the mid-30s; and WHEREAS, in 1947 it was removed from the Town and sold to a restaurant owner who installed it in Lodi, California where it has remained for 40 years; and WHEREAS, itSowner has steadfastly refused to relinquish the =ell. to all former emissaries from the Town; and -.'WHEREAS, I, Andy Kinyon, have been able to prevail upon his generosity and have exchanged my labor in return for the re- possession of the Fire bell; THEREFORE, I, Andy Kinyon, do hereby resolve, to donate the Historic Los Gatos Fire Bell to the citizens of Los Gatos as ry Centennial Present to the town providing that the Honorable v M.-. gibers of the Town Council accept the bell under the following conditions: A. That the Town allocate from its treasury sufficient funds tci 1. dispatch a properly skilled crew to transport the Bell safely from its Lodi location to Los Gatos; 2. build a commemorative bell tower which will insure a safe and secure installation; 3. install the Bell, and privately donated commemorative plaque in the aforesaid tower; 4. insure that the Bell will have on -going care and will be kept in good working order throughout the corning years; B. That the Council will consult with donor'Kinyon to determine the most feasible location for the permanent installation of +� the Historic Los Gatos Fire Bell; C. That the Council will decree that the Fire Bell be sounded daily at noon and on appropriate special occasions to remind the citizens of their Los Gatos forefathers and the unforget- able heritage of working together to preserve their community, our Home Town. T .E MUSEUMS of LOS GAT 1S ART • HISTORY • NATURE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: OFFICERS: Allen C. Slutman President Steve Clarke 1st Vice President Al Simon 2nd Vice President Vonda Lee Breed Secretary Pat Dunning Treasurer DIRECTORS: John Agg Doug Dodd Ted Glauser Lucille Hogan Bill Kalogeros Sarah Parks Glenn Shore Patrick Welch STAFF: Laura Bajuk Executive Director Catherine Politopoulos Art Curator Jade Bradbury Exhibit Curator Alice McCammon Nature Curator Katie Bose Chief Administrator Wayne Nooney Facilities Manager Leon & Joann Milburn Collections Managers Penny Morimoro Art Docent Coordinator Earl & Anita Bell History Docent Coordinators October 10, 2002 Ms. Sandy Baily Planning Department Town of Los Gatos PO Box 949 Los Gatos, CA 95031 Dear Sandy: FFC hO O C T 1 5 ``ZOO Z TOvVN OF t-OS GATOS `^r,?T:, E T Thank you for including the Museums of Los Gatos in the recent Historic Preserva- tion Committee meetings regarding the placement of the old fire bell. Our board of directors met Tuesday evening and reviewed Gary Schloh's rendering of the potential tower next to the Art Museum at 4 Tait Avenue - AKA the old fire- house. Reactions were positive, and I was instructed to convey the following message, based on this rendering: The board of directors of the Museums of Los Gatos endorses the concept of placing the fire bell at 4 Tait Avenue, on the Main Street elevation. We trust that the historic nature of the building will be honored in the design, how- ever it may evolve, and that the tower will compliment, but not overwhelm the main building. We look forward to working together on this project. I have also received support for the concept from local historian Bill Wulf; if the idea progresses, he would be interesting in joining in the discussion of the history of fires and fire -fighting in Los Gatos. I suspect we can find other interested individuals as well with strong ties to the fire -fighting community, past and present, such as the Sporleder and Sund families. We look forward to working with the committee, the Planning Dept. and the Town Council as the idea progresses. Sincerely, i.L Laura Bajuk Executive Dire' t'or Attachment 7 Los GATOS MUSEUM ASSOCIATION • P.O. Box 19o4, Los GATos, CALIFORNIA 95031 • PI -I: 408.395.7375 • FAX: 408.395.7386 FRrM : DRUTAN PHONE NO. : 408 353 1281 aug. 03 2002 11:18AM Pi Regional Wines & Objects from France 32 East Main Street Los Gatos CA 95030 tel 408.354.0993 or fax 408.354.2723 August 3, 2002 TO: Sandy Bally Town of Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee FROM: Sallie Robbins-Druian RE: Re -location of the Bell Tower Dear Sandy, My good friend Shirley Henderson has informed me of the various and heated discussions regarding the above. 1 appreciate the passion in keeping the bell at the park, but please consider another point of view. As a merchant on East Main Street, I believe that any interest in our historic bell re- located to Town Hall, will help bring people across the bridge and help to better unify our three immediate major streets as a core downtown whole —culminating at the Town Hall. If the summer music concerts remain on the Town Hall lawns, and the Farmers' Market stays in the Town Hall parking lot, it seems to me that now is a great time and opportunity to bring an important part of Los Gatos history to a public place that hss the space to enjoy it. It will have the protection of it's location and the physical access needed to ring in certain times of the day, such as noon —if so desired. So many towns and villages across this country do this small but significant act of community unification.. It would be such a joy to hear! It would be especially uplifting in these politically and economically tough times. Let the bell be placed where it can be used and enjoyed by the greatest number of people. For example, it can ring in the opening and closing of the Farmer's Market. The start of the music concerts. The Fourth of July. And September 1 t'. It could be a great opportunity for creating a new tradition, a bright, new start for town unification that has an emotional, personal basis. The soul of the town Attachment 8 FPr-1 : DRU I AN PHONE NO. : 408 353 1281 Aug. 03 2002 11:19AM P2 that calls out to the people of it's neighborhoods and pulls them together. And it should be as much of the integral part of the public art as any one of the existing sculptures. I don't want to take away from the aspect of Park Plaza. But does everything have to be crammed into the park just because it has historical value? Let the design of the Park stand as is and be what it is. A public park and plaza. It should not be a place of controversy or disagreement. It hosts many important events and brings the public together —local residents and visitors alike. It does not denigrate the bell —or those who have worked so hard to preserve it —by moving it to our town seat of government. In my opinion, it better enhances it's importance and value. Can we not leave the Park as it stands and take this opportunity to make the Town Hall lawns also a part of the town culture and unification? It is a shame that years ago, the Tate Museum's name was not extended to reflect it's history as a firehouse. It would seem that then would have been the time to build the awareness of the museum's history by including the firehouse as part of it's permanent name, and placing the bell, on it's premises. But the museum is not the town hall or park plaza. It is not the heartbeat of town activity. I feel that as the Town of Los Gatos moves forward to extend the use of it's outdoor town hall location for more public and cultural use, and in turn, creates a new awareness as a unifying seat of town activity, the Bell Tower needs to be there as a symbol that we can immediately feel a part of —as well as remember historically. The re -location of this historic bell will help make the Town Hall and it's public lawns, more of a center -point of Los Gatos. With North and South Santa Cruz Avenues, West and East Main Streets, University Avenue, and Los Gatos Boulevard, bordering and leading to our town seat of government, there will be a more central and convenient opportunity for more citizens and visitors to walk to Town Hall, and enjoy this historic bell and remember what is stands for. Sincerely yours, &iretic-1-(4-14 E e Robbins-Druian SPORLEDER 'FAX NO. :4083567938 29 2002 05:56P1" P2 July 29, 2002 Historic Preservation Committee Town of Los Gatos 110 E, Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95031 Attn: Bud Lortz Dear Bud, ,;!'L 3 . 2002 -� "=;TOS 'LCPMENT Thank you for including me on the mailing list for the Los Gatos Fire Bell Site Selection hearings and advising me of the July 31 meeting. I will be unable to attend on Wednesday but would like to enter my advocacy for placement of the bell at the Civic Center. I feel that in that locationthe bell would get the attention it deserves from all who enter the civic center complex. The site would also allow ample room for the addition of the public safety information talked to by Coucilmember Pirzynski at the May 2Gth Council discussion on the matter. Thanks again for letting me add my thoughts to the discussion. Douglas ported 16331 Of ander Ave. Los Gatos, Ca 95032 Attachment 9 302-002_ f ve-eeed, "„ J,A1-10/4W-wl LIA\J jUll 1 2.002 fit/4ot- ent_e_EA44 outd 9a-A 1i-tub '.))1aA,6. Vk Qte P-11,zA) at ti,au • je (Ledye-iv_e/Lc-,1-0 Attachment 10 r diAI r � ,b.//.. f,- (2_," zazt dii,bitAe vaii-edd iLeli/Le 1-41-; )/e zvee- d Vitj Ze) „1L,u). `�i/& ./ , 1:4 a.. J-,,zzik •z.) 11ei/4 6/L/(7.‘, ;L, zit otiyi at, C: 27J/ er att /lb 1 a}:{611 t4D q-tri-e) 17L- ii-zetek, g c'd (bz,,# _ifiAd v Town Council Minutes March 17, 2003 Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15047/ZONE CHANGE/RC TO CH/HEARING CONT. (15.15) Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council introduce the Proposed Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,250 SOUARE FEET OF PROPERTY FROM RC TO CH AND FINDING T' AT THIS ACTION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN. APPLICATION Z-02-02. APN 424-07-087 & 089. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2003 (06A.V) Ray Davis asked that the minutes continue to accurately reflect the issues he is addressing. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council approve the Minutes of March 3, 2003, Regular Joint Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 2003 (06B.V) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council approve the Minutes of March 10, 2003 Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried unanimously. TOWN ATTORNEY/AGREEMENT WITH TOWN/RESOLUTION 2003-24 (08.29) Ray Davis spoke against the town attorney's salary increase and expressed his opinion concerning the Town being in violation of an order of the Superior Court regarding enforcement of conditional use permits. The Town Attorney responded that no such court order exists. Approximately two years ago the Santa Clara Civil Grand Jury conducted an investigation resulting in several recommendations concerning the Town's system of code enforcement. The Town responded to the recommendations and the matter is now closed. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-24 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND TOWN ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN. Carried unanimously. HISTORIC FIRE BELL/PERMANENT LOCATION (16.31) Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider and discuss recommendation from the Historic Preservation Committee for a permanent location for the Town's historic fire bell and the funding options that are available. Al Slutman, President of the Museums of Los Gatos, spoke in support of the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Committee to place the Fire Bell in the new tower at the Historic Fire Station on Tait Avenue which is now the Art Museum of Los Gatos. N:\CLK\Council Minutes\2003UN 03-17-03.wpd Town Council Minutes March 17, 2003 Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California HISTORIC FIRE BELL/PERMANENT LOCATION CONT. Council Consensus to work toward placing the bell tower at the Tait Ave. Museum; to use a solenoid bell chiming mechanism; and to have staff consider funding sources along with other prioritized town projects. DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN (17.34) After discussion there was Council Consensus of four members to accept Option 4: Proceed as planned with the development of the Verizon and Bus Depot Tots; Implement the remaining zones one by one with a period of time between each implementation for evaluation and transition; and to include an employee permit program as each zone is implemented. Ms McNutt preferred Option 2: Proceed as planned with the development of the Verizon and Bus Depot lots only to create additional capacity; This alternative would delay the implementation of the five remaining zones to a future date and would continue parking enforcement under the current system; and could include a modified employee permit program. ANIMAL CONTROL/JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (18.33) Council Consensus to authorize the Town Manager to communicate Town Council position regarding continued participation in the Joint Powers Agreement for animal control for fiscal year 2003-2004 and to modify that agreement so that there will be no commitment to a capital project in this fiscal year. COUNCIL MATTERS (19.28) USA PATRIOT ACT/PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS/RESOLUTION 2003-29 (19.28) Ray Davis asked that this resolution be brought to the people of Los Gatos for their thoughts, perhaps on the Town's website, and to allow some time for response from our citizens. Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-29 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RELATING TO THE USA PATRIOT ACT AND THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF LOS GATANS. with the following amendments: Delete the 5th recital on the bottom of the Is' page; Modify the 6th recital on the second page by removing the six bullets and by changing the words "these acts" to "such acts." Lexington Dam Mayor Decker reported on the progress with the Lexington Dam and the fact that it would have water in it for most of this year MANAGER MATTERS (20.28) There was no report tonight. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Decker closed this evening's meeting at 9:58 p.m. ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove Town Clerk N:1CLK\Council Minutes\2003\M 03-17-03.wpd 6