03 Staff Report - Code Compliance Quarterly Report April - June 2000COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: July 6, 2000
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN CO CI
MEETING DATE: 7/17/00
ITEM NO. O
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: CODE COMPLIANCE QUA ERLY REPORT FOR APRIL THROUGH JUNE 2000
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Code Compliance quarterly report.
Table 1: Fourth Quarter 98/99 and 99/00 Violation Status Comparison
VIOLATION STATUS
4th Qtr.
98/99
Total YTD
98/99
4th Qtr.
99/00
Total YTD
99/00
YTD %
Change
Complaints reported
106
262
100
440
68%
Violations abated
63
119
72
357
200%
Pending normal processing
43
133
18
29
-22%
Referred to Town Attorney
0
0
I
3
-
Citations issued
0
2
0
5
150%
Violations referred to Commission
0
0
0
0
-
Violations resulting in litigation
0
0
0
0
-
Complaints determined not to be
a violation
14
25
10
54
116%
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PREPARED BY: PAUL L. CURTIS
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Reviewed by: v'i Attorney
Revised: 7/6/00 4:55 pm
Reformatted: 7/14/99
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CODE COMPLIANCE QUARTERLY REPORT
July 6, 2000
Table 2: Pending and Abated Violations
VIOLATION TYPE
4th Qtr.
98/99
Total YTD
98/99
4th Qtr.
99/00
Total YTD
99/00
Business expansion without permits
0
1
0
0
Excess number of animals
2
6
1
2
Failure to plant replacement trees
0
0
0
0
Garbage and rubbish
13
33
12
41
Construction without permits
4
16
1
7
Unlawful dwelling units
3
6
2
8
Unlawful tree removals: Town
County
0
0
1
0
2
0
3
0
Unlawful obstruction of right-of-way
1
4
1
10
Boat/ Inoperative vehicle storage
12
37
16
63
Unlawful signs
47
93
38
206
Unlawful businesses
6
17
5
9
Outdoor seating without permits
1
1
0
0
Unlawful sale of Christmas
trees/pumpkins
0
0
0
0
Violation of Use Permit conditions
6
14
5
18
Miscellaneous*
11
33
5
19
Total
106
262
90
386
4th QTR 1999-00: Noise (1), Fence and Hedge Height (3), Automobile Canopy (1)
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CODE COMPLIANCE QUARTERLY REPORT
July 6, 2000
Table 3: Complaint Source Records
SOURCE OF
COMPLAINTS
STAFF REPORTED
PUBLIC REPORTED
1st Quarter 98/99
21
35
2nd Quarter 98/99
12
12
3rd Quarter 98/99
34
42
4th Quarter 98/99
56
50
Total YTD 98/99
123
139
1st Quarter 99/00
69
65
2nd Quarter 99/00
68
37
3rd Quarter 99/00
71
30
4th Quarter 99/00
69
31
Total YTD 99/00
277
163
RESPONSE TIME
The average response time required to determine if a complaint was a violation decreased from 2.02 working days (4th
QTR 98-99) to 0.30 working days (4th QTR 99-00).
NONCONFORMING USES AND SIGNS
Staff monitored three (3) nonconforming records (signs, buildings, and uses) during this reporting period.
REPORTS REGARDING CODE COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES
One (1) report was submitted to Planning Commission/Town Council during this reporting period:
16035 Los Gatos - Almaden Road (Pepper Tree Preschool Follow -Up Report)
DISCUSSION
The total number of complaints reported for the 1999/00 fiscal year significantly increased from 262 to 440 in
comparison to the previous year (1998/99), a 68% increase. This report also reveals a 200% increase in the total number
of violations abated for the 1999/00 fiscal year. By providing a high level of service and a pro -active approach, the Code
Compliance Program has successfully abated 93% of all reported violations.
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
July 17, 2000/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 7:31 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2000, in
joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present: Randy Attaway, Jan Hutchins, Linda Lubeck,
Joe Pirzynski and Chairman/Mayor Steve Blanton.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening's
meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to discuss Public Employee Appointment in
regards to Town Manager. No reportable action taken.
COMMENDATION/ANDY SWING/ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (00.44)
Mayor Blanton introduced Andy Swing and presented the Town Commendation for service to his
community in the electronic field as it relates to high school performances and events and the
management of computer programs, and for help to fellow students learning the skills necessary to carry
on these services as he graduates. Mr. Swing was present to accept his award and recognition from the
Council.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (02.47)
Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was
received and filed.
CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (03.47)
Informational report from the Code Compliance Officer regarding abatement of code
violations was received and filed.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JULY 2000 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on July 7, 2000 in the amount of $125,199.80. Carried
unanimously.
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
July 17, 2000/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 7:31 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2000, in
joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present: Randy Attaway, Jan Hutchins, Linda Lubeck,
Joe Pirzynski and Chairman/Mayor Steve Blanton.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening's
meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to discuss Public Employee Appointment in
regards to Town Manager. No reportable action taken.
COMMENDATION/ANDY SWING/ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (00.44)
Mayor Blanton introduced Andy Swing and presented the Town Commendation for service to his
community in the electronic field as it relates to high school performances and events and the
management of computer programs, and for help to fellow students learning the skills necessary to carry
on these services as he graduates. Mr. Swing was present to accept his award and recognition from the
Council.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (02.47)
Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was
received and filed.
CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (03.47)
Informational report from the Code Compliance Officer regarding abatement of code
violations was received and filed.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JULY 2000 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on July 7, 2000 in the amount of $125,199.80. Carried
unanimously.
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