19 Staff Report - Downtown Streetscape PlanDATE:
TO:
MEETING DATE: 4/15/96
ITEM NO.
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
April 5, 1996
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FROM: TOWN MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLAN
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
A. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES.
B. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAUL RODRIGUES TO
PROCEED WITH PART B OF CONTRACT FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN
SERVICES (PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATES FOR PLANTERS AND
SEATING AREAS).
TOWN COUNCIL:
A. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES.
RECOMMENDATION:
TOWN COUNCIL/ AGENCY:
1. Open and hold the public hearing;
2. Close the public hearing.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
1. Adopt Resolution approving the Central Business District Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines.
(Attachment 1)
2. Adopt Resolution authorizing Paul Rodrigues to proceed with Part B of contract for planning and design
services (Plans, Specifications and Estimates for Planters and Seating areas). (Attachment 2)
TOWN COUNCIL:
I. Adopt Resolution approving the Central Business District Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines.
(Attachment 3)
BACKGROUND:
On March 18, 1996, the Town Council and Redevelopment Agency held a joint public hearing to consider the Central
Business District (CBD) Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines (Guidelines). The Streetscape Concept, Street Tree,
and Lighting and Furnishing Plans plus Detail Prototypes were discussed at the hearing. The public, downtown
merchants, Redevelopment Advisory Committee and Downtown Association representatives commented on the Plans.
Please see the Council and Agency report dated Mich 15, 1996 for a detailed analysis of the Streetscape Plan.
PREPARED BY: LEE E. BOWMAN
PLANNING DIRECTOR
Reviewed by:
Attorney �LFinance
Revised: 4/5/96 10:54 am
Reformatted: 1023/95
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE PLAN
April 5, 1996
CONCLUSION:
The purpose of the Guidelines is to establish a comprehensive plan for public improvements in the downtown. Design,
placement and function of downtown improvements will be compatible and coordinated as a result of adopting the
Guidelines. The improvements may be completed in phases, while the end result will be a unified downtown design.
The improvement do not have to be funded and implemented at one time. Service clubs, downtown businesses and
individual Los Gatans can, if they wish, contribute toward the cost of benches, trash receptacles and planters.
Approval of the Guidelines does not commit any funding for the implementation. The preliminary cost estimate for
implementation is S1,018,813.75 (see Attachment 6). All improvements that eliminate blight as defined by Community
Redevelopment Law are eligible for funding by the Redevelopment Agency. As Redevelopment funds are made
available for downtown improvements, the funding and scope of work will be sent to the Council/ Agency for
authorization.
The Agency's approved "Adopt -a -Bench" program may be implemented with the approval of the CBD Streetscape
Guidelines. The Agency has a list of six people waiting to contribute funding for a bench. The Downtown Association
wants to begin installing benches as shown on the Streetscape Plan as soon as possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
The CBD Streetscape Plan is a project as defined under CEQA but is Categorically Exempt (Section 15301(c)). A
Notice of Exemption will not be filed. The Streetscape Plan was addressed by Environmental Impact Reports prepared
for the Downtown Specific Plan and Redevelopment Plan and is consistent with these two Plans.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the Guidelines will have no fiscal impact on the Town. Part B of the contract with Paul Rodrigues for
planning and design services is budgeted and funded (Account 4420-61004) as explained in Attachment 7.
Attachments.,
1. Agency Resolution approving the Central Business District Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines.
2. Agency Resolution authorizing Paul Rodrigues to proceed with Part B of the contract (Plans, Specifications
and Estimates for Planters and Seating areas).
3. Town Council Resolution approving the CBD Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines.
4. Public notice sent to downtown merchants and residents
5. Los Gatos Weekly Article on Streetscape Plan, dated April 9, 1996
6. Preliminary cost estimate for Plan implementation
7. Council report: Paul Rodrigues contract services for Streetscape Plan preparation (dated October 12, 1995)
Distributioa:
Paul Rodrigues, Landscape Architect, 108 Locust Street #2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Barbra Toren, Executive Director, Downtown Association
Shirley Henderson, Beautification Chair, Downtown Association
Parking Commission
Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Robin Tole, Chair, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, 180 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
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AGENCY RESOLUTION 1996-
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN LOS GATOS
APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE AND
IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the amended Guidelines incorporate additional American with Disabilities
Act and Title 24 requirements, and changes necessitated by establishing the Streetscape Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Guidelines including a Streetscape Plan, Lighting and Furnishings Plan,
Street Tree Plan and Five Design Prototypes are necessary for implementing the Redevelopment
Agency's Adopt -A -Bench Program.
RESOLVED: by the Redevelopment Agency that the Agency does hereby approve the
Central Business District Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines (shown in Exhibit A).
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 15h day of April, 1996, by the following vote:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
SECRETARY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 1996-
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the amended Guidelines incorporate additional American with Disabilities
Act and Title 24 requirements, and changes necessitated by establishing the Streetscape Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Guidelines including a Streetscape Plan, Lighting and Furnishings Plan,
Street Tree Plan and Five Design Prototypes are necessary for implementing the Redevelopment
Agency's Adopt -A -Bench Program.
RESOLVED: that the Los Gatos Town Council does hereby approve the Central Business
District Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines (as shown in Exhibit A).
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Los Gatos Town Council does hereby rescind the CBD
Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines adopted by Resolution 1995-26 on February 21, 1995.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 15th day of April, 1996, by the following vote:
ATTACHMENT 3
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES
I. INTRODUCTION
In May 1990, the Town Council accepted a report from the Commercial Plan Committee that
included a recommendation to develop guidelines and standards for the orderly placement of street
furniture and appurtenances on downtown sidewalks. These guidelines will provide the standard for
the placement and location of such things as benches, trash receptacles, newspaper racks, and
anything that may be placed on the public sidewalks, streets, alleys and public right-of-way in the
Central Business District.
II. SCOPE
The standards in this document apply to the area within the boundary of the C-2 zone identified on
the Town of Los Gatos Zoning Map as C-2 (Central Business District) (see Figure 1).
III. PURPOSE
Street furniture and appurtenances placed on street, sidewalks, alleys and other rights-of-wav may
unreasonably interfere or obstruct pedestrian, vehicular or bicycle use of the public travel lanes. The
primary purpose of streets and sidewalks is to efficiently, safely and conveniently move people
between destinations. Additionally, the Town is concerned with providing the highest level of
accessibility for elderly people and satisfying the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title 24
requirements.
There is an urgent need to provide policy for keeping sweets and sidewalks safe for pedestrian travel.
The Town has been involved in several lawsuits due to serious injury caused by insecure tree wells
and street furniture that was not designed with safety in mind or was placed on the sidewalk
inappropriately. An ankle injury may cost the Town as much as S200,000 in costs and awards.
More serious injuries have occurred in the downtown including head injuries caused by tripping over
obstacles in the public right-of-way. These injuries are often permanent and debilitating.
These standards are also intended to provide for clear sight distance, a clear view of traffic signs and
promote the clean and orderly appearance of the downtown.
IV. DEFINITIONS
(1) Public right-of-way. Those areas dedicated for the public use for public purposes including
but not limited to streets, parkways, alleys and sidewalks.
(2) StreeL fiurniture. Includes such things, but is not limited to benches, trash and recycling
receptacles, planters, newspaper racks, bicycle racks, electroliers, directional signs and
similar appurtenances.
EXH1ET A
f) In a way that impedes or interferes with the reasonable use of any commercial
window display;
g) Within eighteen (18) inches from back of curb;
h) Within twelve (12) inches of any accessible utility or meter flush mounted in
sidewalk;
i) In a way which impedes or interferes with an established path of travel related to
access for persons with disabilities as defined in the ADA.
3) Non-compliance with these standards is a violation of Town Code Section 23.10.85(b)(1).
VI. SIGNS (Refer to Figure No. 33-3(a) of the California Accessibilii Reference Manual. vfav
1994. as amended )
1) The Town shall develop a consistent public sign program for non -regulatory signs that allow
the casual user to quickly orient themselves to the area. Typical sign groups are directional.
traffic. street signs and public parking lot signs.
2) Sign locations shall be chosen carefully and should be consolidated when possible to reduce
visual clutter.
3) The selected sign program shall be consistent throughout the Central Business District and
signs shall consist of the same material. size, color and type.
4) Town signs shall use symbols instead of text as much as possible, particularly for traffic
signs.
5) Town signs shall be fully compliant with ADA and Title 24 requirements.
VII. LIGHTING
1) Develop pedestrian scale lighting standards for the downtown.
2) Upgrade lighting intensity near crosswalks and other areas that may be potentially ha7 rdous.
VIII. STREET FURNITURE
Street furniture consists of but is not limited to benches, bicycle racks, trash and recycling
receptacles, planters and newspaper racks.
Benches (Refer to ADA-Accessibility Guidelines. Section 4.33 Assembly Areas, Figure No. 45
"Minimum Clearances for Seating and Tables").
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Newspaper Racks
Newspaper racks provide an important public information source and are entitled to be
displayed in the public right-of-way subject to Section 23.70.010 of the Town Code.
Newsracks must be installed in compliance with all requirements of the plan.
Landscaping
1) A plan shall be developed to replace the planter boxes along N. Santa Cruz Avenue .
2) Trees and landscaping shall be integral elements of the downtown.
3) Tree grates shall be designed to meet the requirements of the ADA and Title 24 requirements
and shall be used at the base of street trees to provide tree protection and facilitate pedestrian
flow and accessibility.
4) Parking lot areas shall be adequately landscaped to create a more aesthetically pleasing
buffer zone between sidewalks and parking areas as well as to create distinctive parking lot
entryways.
Utilities
1) Continue the underground utility program.
2) Utility boxes, backflow devices, and other mechanical equipment shall be placed in
unobtrusive locations and those above ground shall be screened from view.
IX. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
1) Create distinguishing entries into downtown and other areas such as public parking lots.
2) Develop locations for pedestrian corridors that link parking areas to shopping areas.
X. IMPLEMENTATION
This downtown streetscape plan outlines the framework for orderly placement of street furniture and
landscaping in the public right-of-way. It is intended to be a comprehensive plan for the downtown,
defining standards for street furniture, pedestrian scale lighting, sidewalk design, public landscaping
and public signs. It is necessary that implementation be a combined public and private venture
involving those who have a stake in the success of the Central Business District. Implementation
of improvements is intended to be completed as funding, private proposals and other improvement
opportunities become available. Thus, completion of improvements may be completed in phases.
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FI tGMLE 1.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES
I. INTRODUCTION
In May 1990, the Town Council accepted a report from the Commercial Plan Committee that
included a recommendation to develop guidelines and standards for the orderly placement of street
furniture and appurtenances on downtown sidewalks. These guidelines will provide the standard for
the placement and location of such things as benches, trash receptacles, newspaper racks, and
anything that may be placed on the public sidewalks, streets, alleys and public right-of-way in the
Central Business District.
II. SCOPE
The standards in this document apply to the area within the boundary of the C-2 zone identified on
the Town of Los Gatos Zoning Map as C-2 (Central Business District) (see Figure 1).
III. PURPOSE
Street furniture and appurtenances placed on street, sidewalks, alleys and other rights -of -way may
unreasonably interfere or obstruct pedestrian, vehicular or bicycle use of the public travel lanes. The
primary purpose of streets and sidewalks is to efficiently, safely and conveniently move people
between destinations. Additionally, the Town is concerned with providing the highest level of
accessibility for elderly people and satisfying the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title 24
requirements.
There is an urgent need to provide policy for keeping streets and sidewalks safe for pedestrian travel.
The Town has been involved in several lawsuits due to serious injury caused by insecure tree wells
and street furniture that was not designed with safety in mind or was placed on the sidewalk
inappropriately. An ankle injury may cost the Town as much as $200,000 in costs and awards.
More serious injuries have occurred in the downtown including head injuries caused by tripping over
obstacles in the public right-of-way. These injuries are often permanent and debilitating.
These standards are also intended to provide for clear sight distance, a clear view of traffic signs and
promote the clean and orderly appearance of the downtown.
IV. DEFINITIONS
(1) Public right-of-way. Those areas dedicated for the public use for public purposes including
but not limited to streets, parkways, alleys and sidewalks.
(2) Street furniture. Includes such things, but is not limited to benches, trash and recycling
receptacles, planters, newspaper racks, bicycle racks, electroliers, directional signs and
similar appurtenances.
EXHIBIT A
f) In a way that impedes or interferes with the reasonable use of any commercial
window display;
g) Within eighteen (18) inches from back of curb;
h) Within twelve (12) inches of any accessible utility or meter flush mounted in
sidewalk;
i) In a way which impedes or interferes with an established path of travel related to
access for persons with disabilities as defined in the ADA.
3) Non-compliance with these standards is a violation of Town Code Section 23.10.85(b)(1).
VI. SIGNS (Refer to Figure No. 33-3(a) of the California Accessibility Reference Manual. Mav
1994_ as amended )
1) The Town shall develop a consistent public sign program for non -regulatory signs that allow
the casual user to quickly orient themselves to the area. Typical sign groups are directional.
traffic, street signs and public parking lot signs.
2) Sign locations shall be chosen carefully and should be consolidated when possible to reduce
visual clutter.
3) The selected sign program shall be consistent throughout the Central Business District and
signs shall consist of the same material, size, color and type.
4) Town signs shall use symbols instead of text as much as possible, particularly for traffic
signs.
5) Town signs shall be fuI1y compliant with ADA and Title 24 requirements.
VII. LIGHTING
1) Develop pedestrian scale lighting standards for the downtown.
2) Upgrade lighting intensity near crosswalks and other areas that may be potentially hazardous.
VIII. STREET FURNITURE
Street furniture consists of but is not limited to benches, bicycle racks, trash and recycling
receptacles, planters and newspaper racks.
Benches (Refer to ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Section 4.33 Assembly Areas, Figure No. 45
"Minimum Clearances for Seating and Tables").
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Newspaper Racks
Newspaper racks provide an important public information source and are entitled to be
displayed in the public right-of-way subject to Section 23.70.010 of the Town Code.
Newsracks must be installed in compliance with all requirements of the plan.
Landscaping
1) A plan shall be developed to replace the planter boxes along N. Santa Cruz Avenue .
2) Trees and landscaping shall be integral elements of the downtown.
3) Tree grates shall be designed to meet the requirements of the ADA and Title 24 requirements
and shall be used at the base of street trees to provide tree protection and facilitate pedestrian
flow and accessibility.
4) Parking lot areas shall be adequately landscaped to create a more aesthetically pleasing
buffer zone between sidewalks and parking areas as well as to create distinctive parking lot
entryways.
Utilities
1) Continue the underground utility program.
2) Utility boxes, backflow devices, and other mechanical equipment shall be placed in
unobtrusive locations and those above ground shall be screened from view.
IX. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
1) Create distinguishing entries into downtown and other areas such as public parking lots.
2) Develop locations for pedestrian corridors that link parking areas to shopping areas.
X. IMPLEMENTATION
This downtown streetscape plan outlines the framework for orderly placement of street furniture and
landscaping in the public right-of-way. It is intended to be a comprehensive plan for the downtown,
defining standards for street furniture, pedestrian scale lighting, sidewalk design, public landscaping
and public signs. It is necessary that implementation be a combined public and private venture
involving those who have a stake in the success of the Central Business District. Implementation
of improvements is intended to be completed as funding, private proposals and other improvement
opportunities become available. Thus, completion of improvements may be completed in phases.
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FIC. RE 1
REEYELOINENT AGENCY
PROMOTE DOWNTOWN
BEAUTIFICATION!
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED ON THE STREETSCAPE PLAN
FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT !
As part of the Downtown Beautification Program, a Draft Streetscape Plan for the
Central Business District has been developed. The Draft Streetscape Plan is
recommended by the Redevelopment Advisory Committee, Downtown Association, and
Beautification Committee after incorporating changes requested by downtown property
owners and merchants. The Draft Streetscape Plan shows improvements that will be
made to Santa Cruz Avenue from Wood Road to Los Gatos -Saratoga Road and Main
Street from Santa Cruz Avenue to College Avenue. Thdse changes include:
1. Landscape median on South Santa Cruz Avenue to create gateway.
2. Location and design of new landscape planters, waste containers, benches,
pedestrian scale light fixtures, drinking fountains, and bike racks.
3. Landscape theme for planters and street trees along N. Santa Cruz Avenue.
4. Signs orienting visitors to downtown parking and other facilities.
5. Wider sidewalks.
6. Make Grays Lane one-way.
The Draft Streetscape Plan will be presented at two public meetings and you are
encouraged to attend.
PUBLIC MEETING:
PUBLIC HEARING:
TIME:
LOCATION:
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TUESDAY-APRIL 9, 1996
MONDAY- APRIL 15, 1996
7:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 110 E. MAIN STREET, LOS
GATOS
If you have any questions, please contact Bud Lortz, Redevelopment Manager, at
(408)354-6867.
ATTACHMENT 4
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLAN
DRAFT COST ESTThLATE
1 Mid -Block Planters and Crosswalks 14 @ $32,650.00 $457,100.00
2. Street Corner "On -Grade" Bulb Outs 8 @ $9, 725 00 $77, 800.00
3. Lighting - Pedestrian Sidewalk Lights 36 @ $3,000.00 $108,000.00
4. Furnishings
a. Benches 40 @ $750.00 S30,000.00
b. Drinking Fountains 6 @ $2, 500.00 $15,000.00
c. Trash Containers 30 L $600 00 S 18,060 00
d. Bicycle Parking (8 locations) allowance 8 @ $1,000.00 $8,000 00
e. News Racks - allowance 16 ,@ $2,000.00 $32,000 00
f. Bollards - allowance 10 @. $150.00 $1,500.co
5. Street Trees
a. Move Magnolias - allowance 12 @ $2,000.00 S24,000.00
b. New Street Trees - allowance 30 @ $150.00 $4, 500.00
c. Tree grates for trees in sidewalk 15 @ $300.00 $4,500.00
6. Gray's Lane Sidewalks 15 @ $2,400.00 $36,000 00
7 S. Santa Cruz Avenue (Gateway Median) - 1600 @ $20.00 $32,000.00
allowance
8. Additional Handicapped Ramps 6 @ $2,200.00 $13,200.00
9. Signs
a. Street Signs 19 @ $250.00 $4,750.00
b. Parking Lots 9 @ $75.00 $675.00
c. Location Maps 8 @ $800.00 $6,400.00
d. Welcome Signs 2 @ $2,500.00 $5,000 00
I0. Median @.E. Main - Stamped Paving 750 @ $10.00 $7,500.00
SUBTOTAL $885,925.00
CONTL iGENCY (15%) $132,888.75
ESTIMATED TOTAL $1,018,813 75
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ATTACHMENT
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AGENCY AGENDA
GATE. 10/ 16i 95
ITEM NO. 4.1
TOWN CF LOS GATOS
AGENCY AGENDA .REPORT
DATE. Cc:ccer 12. 1995
TO CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDE/E_OPMENT AGENCY
FPCM: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUB.:ECT
1 ACCPT RESCLU T ICN AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 70 EXECUTE
AGREEMENT WITH PAUL RCCRIGUES TO PREPARE PHASE ;I CF 7H=
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREE T SCAPE GUIDELINES
2. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF S20,987.50 FROM CAPITAL TO CCNTRACT
SERVICES.
RECCMMENCAT'CN.
1. Adoct resolution authcnz:ng Executive Director to execute agreement with Paul Rodrigues to :r=-car=
Phase II of the Central Business District Streetscace Guidelines.
2. Authorize transfer of S20.987.50 from Capital to Contract Services.
BACKGROUND:
On February 21, 1995, the Town Council adopted Phase I of the Central Business District Streetscace and
Improvement Guidelines. The Guidelines (Phase I) provide standards for installing public improvements 3L:r
as benches. trash receptac:es. and newspaper racks in the Central Business District (CBD). The 'SC�s
located within :he Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project Area and the Guidelines must be ccrc,e:=d
before the Agency can implement projects identified in the Five -Year Implementation Plan. Phase 'I Neil
address improvements such as landscape planters, street lights, and public signs and include a mac :rat
shows the location of all improvements. The purpose of :he Guidelines is to establish a "master :Jar' 'cr
public improvements in the C30 so that the design. placement and function of downtown improvements are
compatible and part of a coordinated program. The Guidelines will prevent construction of an improvement
that is later found to be in conflict with another :mprcvement For example. it will prevent installing a street :r e
where a street light will be located. It is not intended that all the improvements be constructed ;mrreciatery
The purpose of the Guidelines is to coordinate public improvements in the CBD, whether constructed by :he
private sector as part of project or by the Town as part of the Capital Improvement Program. Oue to limited
funding it is anticipated that the improvements will be completed in phases over an extended period cf :;me
and it may take many years before all of the improvements are completed.
IFPREPARED BY: BUD N. LORTZ
Redevelopment Manager
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Attachments: See page 3 for list of attachments.
Reviewed by: General Counsel
(Continued on page 2)
10/12/95 4:02 pm
Finance Director
AGENCY ACTION/ACTION DIRECTED TO:
ATTACHMENT 7
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CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUBJECT: CONSULTANT SERVICES TO PREPARE PHASE it CF T rE CSC STREETi SCAPE
GUIDELINES
Oc:ccer 12. 1995
The agreement specifies that nc work on Par 9 snarl commerce without express written authcnzancn from
the Agency.
The Town reouires all consultants to obtain a business 'icense and the consultant agreed to cover this cost
for the remainder Of 1995 but adjusted the cost for services to include a business license for 1996.
Consequently, the cost for Part B was increased to S11,675. The total cost for services is S20,987,50.
ENVIRONMENTALASSES_S_MENT:
The preparation of Streetscape Guidelines is not a project defined under CECA, and no further ac::cn :s
required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the consultant to perform the recuirer services is S20.967.50. If the Agency approves use cf the
consultant. S20.987.50 will be transferred from Capital Purchase Account 4440-77000 to Contract Ser.,cas
Account 4420-66 1004.
Attachments:
1. Resolution authorizing Executive Director to execute agreement with Paul Rodrigues
Exhibit A. Agreement with Paul Rcdngues for contract services
2. Proposal from Rcdngues / Cberdcrfer dated August 1995.
3. Proposal from Alne Middlebrook dated September 21, 1995.
4. Proposal from Willdan / Middlebrook dated September 5, 1995
5. Proposal from Daryl Fazekas, ALA dated August 16, 1995.
AGENCY RESOLUTION 1996-4RD
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING PAUL RODRIGUES TO PROCEED WITH PART B
OF CONTRACT FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES
(PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATES FOR PLANTERS AND SEATING AREAS)
WHEREAS, Part B of the contract with Paul Rodrigues is budgeted and funded; and
WHEREAS, the plans, specifications and estimates for the planter and seating areas are
necessary for implementing downtown improvements under the Streetscape Plan.
RESOLVED: by the Redevelopment Agency that the Agency does hereby authorize Paul
Rodrigues to proceed with Part B of the contract for planning and design services (Plans,
Specifications and Estimates for planters and seating areas).
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 15th day of April, 1996, by the following vote:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AYES: Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck, Patrick O'Laughlin, Chair Randy Attaway
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Joanne Benjamin
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: /s/ Randy Attaway
CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
/s/ Marian V. Cosgrove
SECRETARY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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April 15, 1996
Los Gatos, California
ROBERTS ROAD 17050/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/ORDINANCE 2014 (18B.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Ordinance 2014
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE
EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1:8000 TO RM:5-12-PD FOR PROPERTY AT 17050
ROBERTS ROAD. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
LOS GATOS CREEK TRAIL BRIDGE/LARK AVE/9517 PROJECT (14.35)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council continue this item to May
6, 1996. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PORTION OF MEETING
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MARCH 1996 (01.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council ratify the accompanying
check register in the amount of $40.70 for accounts payable invoice paid on March 26, 1996.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
PAYROLL RATIFICATION/MARCH 1996 (02.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that the Agency ratify the check register
in the amount of $4,972.51 for the payroll of February 25 through March 9, 1996, paid on March
15, 1996 and payroll of March 10 through March 23, 1996 paid on March 29, 1996. Carried by
a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
AGENCY MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 1996 (03.V)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that the Agency Minutes of April 1, 1996,
be approved as submitted. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
JOINT TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING
STREETSCAPE/DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT/MAIN ST TO
N SANTA CRUZ AND LOS GATOS-SARATOGA ROAD INTERSECTION (19.49)
Mayor/Chairman Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing
for Agency to consider adopting resolution approving the Central Business District Streetscape
and Improvement Guidelines and consider adopting resolution authorizing Paul Rodrigues to
proceed with Part B of contract for planning and design services (plans, specifications and
estimates for planters and seating areas) and for Council to consider resolution approving the
Central Business District Streetscape and Improvement Guidelines.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Paul Rodriguez, Landscape Architect, 100 Locust St., Santa Cruz, presented the streetscape
conceptualization and explained the fluidity of the design, how it can be approached
incrementally and assessed while being incorporated into the present composition of the
downtown, taking into account the impacts on traffic, parking and the residential neighborhoods.
Bill York, 203 Palmer Drive, prefers the wood planter boxes rather than the brick proposal.
He noted the need to repair the infrastructure before doing the surface beautification.
Harold Smith, 60 Roberts Road, requested comfort stations in the downtown plan.
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Speakers continued:
Dennis Varni, 130 North Santa Cruz Ave., requested the closure of Grays Lane in the
Streetscape Plan with the addition of park benches and lighting in that area making it a
pedestrian plaza. Mr. Varni offered to purchase the property and put in the improvements for
the benefit of the Town.
Rick Melzig, 340 Bella Vista Ave., is opposed to more barriers to the North -South traffic flow.
Opposed the stop signs on University and the narrowing of S. Santa Cruz at the Town Plaza.
He also noted the need to commit to a maintenance plan to assure the upkeep of any newly
implemented beautification elements.
Warren Bisbee, 18400 Overlook Road, representing the Lions Club, spoke of the club's pledge
of continued support for the downtown beautification projects. He mentioned the club's present
project of bringing electricity to the plaza so as to supply a light source to the park trees.
Terri Hope, 212 Bella Vista Ave., is opposed to losing the parking space in front of her
establishment. Each space has a monetary value to her business and she is not willing to forego
that space for a pedestrian way.
Sue Farwell, 121 Laurel Ave., is not in favor of the design of the planter box on the intersection
of University and Main. She favors keeping all possible parking spaces and not hindering the
flow of traffic with objects protruding into the street. She feels that pedestrians are more at risk
with foliage obstructing the driver's view and noted that the trees tended to cover the
architectural styles of the buildings downtown and would like to see smaller trees.
Shirley Henderson, 98 West Main, spoke to the need of widening the University Main corner
(which is very narrow) so that the buses would be able to make the turn without bumping into
the pedestrians waiting on the corner to cross the street.
John Lochner, 150 Creffield Heights, encouraged the Council to continue its work toward
enhancing the downtown and requested additional drinking fountain locations. He also asked
that Village Lane be included in the downtown plan.
Peri Frantz, 16345 Englewood, would like the Streetscape Plan to include Old Town and that
block of University and to be particularly sensitive to the Old Town Theater.
Megan Davidson, 228 Carlester Drive, strongly favors the establishment of a cultural center in
Los Gatos and feels that the streetscape effort ignores a more basic need in our community for
the recognition of the arts. She asks that the Old Town Theater be a central focus and
socializing element in the development of the downtown center of our community.
Thelma Spaziani, 204 Willow Hill, addressed the accessibility on the streets for the handicapped.
She requested that level and even cuts be made that won't take the average citizen by surprise.
Deborah Gabris, 381 Johnson Ave., asked if parking would be eliminated with the median
addition on S. Santa Cruz. She also asked that the right hand turn be kept on Santa Cruz. It
eliminates a great deal of the traffic backup at the red lights.
Maggie Creighton, P.O.Box 1030, L.G., lives on Massol, spoke of the new trash receptacles and
asked if they could be maintained on a more regular schedule. She would like to see a 50%
increase in pick up service.
Gary Schloh, 213 Bean Ave., asked for additional upkeep and care for the downtown planters.
Bill Frantz, 16345 Englewood, enquired about the lighting and water fountains.
Frank Jones, 112 Belhaven Drive, asked that this streescape plan be viewed as a living plan and
that it be reviewed on an ongoing basis. He would like to see the plan be kept at the Library
so the public can conveniently access and view its progress. He also asked that parking
accessibility be a prime element in the streetscape plan.
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Speakers continued:
Chris Benson, 208 Bachman, spoke of the need for maintenance downtown such as clean
sidewalks, trash removal, planter box upkeep and shrubbery renewal.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried by
a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Council Consensus:
1) Use brick for the benches as it is easier to maintain and repair.
2) Grays Lane closure can be considered in the future but for now Council will stick to the
current plan.
3) Comfort stations should be considered as part of the parking structures, may be feasible
in the Town Plaza, and staff should investigate the costs.
4) Parking in front of the Coffee Roasting Company may be considered at a later date but
for now the plan will remain as is.
5) Additional drinking fountains will be added.
6) Village Lane should at least incorporate the lighting features of the plan.
7) Old Town will be required to use the landscaping and lighting plan of the streetscape
design, keeping in mind the different needs in the different locations.
8) A cultural center is not a part of the present scheme.
9) The right hand turn removals should be deleted from the plans.
10) A rail on the planter boxes may be used.
11) Parking and traffic patterns to be addressed as part of this plan
12) Maintenance of all elements of the plan is essential. A method for sufficient ongoing
maintenance must be considered.
Linda Lubeck comments:
Consider the probability of a four way stop at Bachman.
Consider the buses stopping in the traffic lane for the short time they would have to stop.
Lee Bowman comments:
Consider a stop sign at Main and College.
Noted that the Loyd Turner Plan included a one way couplet with University and Santa Cruz
Ave.
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENTS/RESOLUTION 1996-3RD (19A.49)
Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that the Agency adopt Resolution 1996-
3RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE AND
IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE/RODRIGUES DESIGN SERVICES/RESO 1996-4RD (19B.49)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that the Agency adopt Resolution 1996-
4RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS AUTHORIZING PAUL RODRIGUES TO PROCEED WITH PART B OF CONTRACT
FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES (PLAN. SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATES FOR
PLANTERS AND SEATING AREAS). Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
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DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENTS/RESOLUTION 1996-45 (19A.49TC)
Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-45
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENT
GUIDELINES. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that the Agency adjourn this evening's
meeting at 10:25 P.M. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS 1996-2001/HEARING (20.10)
No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, to close the public hearing. Carried by
a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt the Strategic Plan for
July 1, 1996 to June 30, 2001 with the following amendments: Page 6 under Social and Economic
Health, the 6th item to read, "Attempt to provide essential services dropped by State and
County"; Page 7 under Environment, the 4th line to read, "Encourage donations of Public Art";
Page 7 under Infrastructure, the 3rd and 4th items to become one and read, "Develop funding
for building one more downtown parking facility"; Page 8 under Facilities, to read, "Build new
library if funding source materializes"; Page 9 under Social and Economic Health, the llth line
to read, "Keep pressure on for Vasona light rail if funding materializes; Page 11 under Facilities,
item 8 clarified to read, "Improve the Council Chamber's graphics display areas". Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT #1
ORDINANCE 2015/RESOLUTION 1996-46/SECOND PUBLIC HEARING (21.14)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
creation and annexation of Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone into Landscaping & Lighting
District #1.
No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Ordinance 2015
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DISSOLVING TOWN OF LOS
GATOS OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #2 ON CONDITION THAT A
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT BENEFIT ZONE BE ESTABLISHED AND THAT
CERTAIN USES BE MADE WITH THE FUNDS REMAINING IN THE OPEN SPACE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #2 ACCOUNT, which was introduced at the Town Council meeting
of February 20, 1996. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent.
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CALIFORNIA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
October 21, 1996
Minutes
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of Town
Hall, 110 E. Main St., at 11:09 p.m. Monday, October 21, 1996, in regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joanne Benjamin, Steve Blanton, Linda Lubeck,
and Chairman Randy Attaway.
Absent: Patrick O'Laughlin.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1996 (01.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that the Agency ratify the accompanying
check register for accounts payable invoices paid on September 27th, October 4th and 11th,
1996, in the amount of $10,860.47. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
PAYROLL RATIFICATION/SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER (02.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that the Agency ratify the check register
in the amount of $5,299.44 for the payroll of September 22 through October 5, 1996 paid on
October 11, 1996. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 1996 (03.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that the Minutes of October 8, 1996,
be approved as submitted. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin absent.
DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE PLANTERS (04.49)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to continue this item to November 4, 1996
for Council to have time to review the desk item. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. O'Laughlin
absent. (Mayor Attaway stated he was supportive of the light standards that accented the old
world charm of our downtown.)
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that the Agency adjourn this evening's
meeting at 11:10 p.m. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton was absent.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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