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111797 9 Council Agenda Report Music in the Parkr COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: November 12, 1997 TO: MAYOR AND TO ►UNC FROM: TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: 11/17/97 ITEM NO. MUSIC IN THE PLAZA (MIP): A. AUTHORIZE INCREASES OF $2,420 TO THE MIP REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGETS (8050-48730 AND 8050-72115) FUNDED FROM DONATIONS (DEPOSIT ACCOUNT 100-26220); B. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED MIP GUIDELINES; AND C. AUTHORIZE THE ARTS COMMISSION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR MEP. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize increases of $2,420 to the MIP revenue and expense budgets (8050-48730 and 8050-72115) funded from donations (Deposit Account 100-26220); 2. Adopt resolution approving revised MIP Guidelines included as Attachment 1; and 3. Authorize the Arts Commission to solicit donations for Music in the Plaza. BACKGROUND: Music in the Plaza (MIP) is a summer series of free concerts held in Town Plaza Park on Sunday afternoons. Coordinated jointly by the Town of Los Gatos Arts Commission and Community Services Department, MIP is an extremely popular event which has enriched the community and added vitality to the downtown area since 1988. While the Town has contributed fmancially to MIP in the past through the allocation of community grants, the Arts Commission and other volunteers have raised most of the required funding through community contributions. The 1997 MIP concert series was extremely successful, with at least 500 people attending each concert. Musical offerings varied from gospel and bluegrass to opera and rock. A special July 4th concert held at Los Gatos High School once again featured the San Jose Wind Symphony. The quality of all performances was exceptional and very well received. In addition, local businesses and individuals were extremely generous in supporting MIP through contributions. DISCUSSION: MIP Guidelines_ MIP Guidelines were adopted by Council several years ago so that the critical tasks and responsibilities of the Community Services Department and Arts Commission in producing MIP would be identified. They are occasionally revised to reflect program refinements. This year, it is recommended they be revised to: 1. Identify staffs responsibility for program coordination. Given the importance of MIP to the community, its ever increasing popularity, and the very positive image it conveys of the Town and Arts Commission, MIP must be well planned and well executed. The Arts Commission and Community Services Department have worked effectively in the past to produce MIP, but not without some frustration. For example, in the midst of planning the 1997 MIP- program, several Arts Commissioners on the MIP Subcommittee resigned, leaving staff and one other Commissioner to produce MIP (fortunately, others volunteered to help out). Staffs role in coordinating MIP should provide much needed continuity to annual MIP production. PREPARED BY: Re Reviewed by: fnY _Alto er, Communi ce Revised: 11/12/97 3:43 pm Reformatted: 10/23/95 PAGE 2 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: MUSIC IN THE PLAZA (MIP): A. AUTHORIZE INCREASES OF $2,420 TO THE MIP REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGETS (8050-48730 AND 8050-72115) FUNDED FROM DONATIONS (DEP. ACCT 100-26220); B. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED MIP GUIDELINES; AND C. AUTHORIZE THE ARTS COMMISSION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR MIP. November 12, 1997 2. Shift some functions back to staff, including the design and production of promotional materials so the Arts Commission may concentrate on fundraising and the selection and scheduling of musical performers. The following table highlights the responsibilities of the Community Services Department and Arts Commission in producing MIP: TOWN OF LOS GATOS ARTS COMMISSION 1. Provide use of Town Plaza Park from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for up to ten concerts (June -August). 2. For each concert, provide crew to: 1) transport, assemble, disassemble, and remove stage; 2) deliver a minimum of 15 chairs to Plaza Park, and 3) clean up Plaza Park. 3. Execute contracts with musical performers, sound technicians, and other vendors. 4. Monitor insurance and Business License requirements. 5. Record donations and expenses. 6. Coordinate presentation of Commendations to Major Sponsors by Council; issue "thank you" letters to other contributors. 7. Produce MIP posters, programs, and other promotional materials. 1. Implement appropriate fundraising strategies. 2. Coordinate Call -for -Entry processes; select and schedule musical performers. 3. Attend and host MIP concerts; distribute programs and inserts at concerts. 4. Enlist the help of volunteers in the production of MIP concerts. 5. Assist in producing MIP posters, programs, postcards and other promotional materials. 6. Assist with distribution of promotional materials. The 1998 MIP Program: 1. For the 1998 MIP Program, the Community Services Department and Arts Commission will: a) offer a varied and professional musical program, including bluegrass, country, opera, rock, contemporary pop, r&b, reggae, soul, jazz, etc; b) work with the San Jose Wind Symphony and Los Gatos High School to produce a special July 4th concert to be held on the front lawn of Los Gatos High School; and c) produce eleven concerts, starting June 21, 1998 and ending August 30, 1998 (it is proposed that a regular Sunday concert not be held following the special July 4th concert, which falls on a Saturday). 2. The estimated expense for each 1998 MIP concert is $1,170 , including performance, sound, stage set-up and removal, and park clean-up costs. Approximately $1,100 will also be spent (before the concerts start) on poster production and other promotional materials. 3. Funds contributed to the 1997 MIP program were deposited to account 100-26220. A total of $4,504.97 remains in the deposit account after payment of all 1997 MIP expenses. It is recommended that a portion of these funds be transferred to 8050-48730 to fund 1998 MIP concerts held in FY 97/98. 4. In keeping with the intent to maintain MIP as a "community and collaborative" event, and because Town businesses have traditionally demonstrated a strong commitment to MIP through generous donations, the Arts Commission will seek community contributions to fund: a) the 1998 MIP concerts scheduled from July 4 through August 30, 1998, and; b) initial 1999 MIP program expenses. This report seeks authorization for the Commission to solicit donations. 5. To safeguard MIP and ensure the production of a full concert series, this report also asks Council to consider designating general funds for MIP expenses in the event sufficient funds cannot be raised. As such, the Town's annual FY 98/99 Operating Budget will include funding for MIP. Sources of revenue will be community contributions, or general funds in the event sufficient community contributions cannot be raised. PAGE 3 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: MUSIC IN THE PLAZA (MIP): A. AUTHORIZE INCREASES OF $2,420 TO THE MIP REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGETS (8050-48730 AND 8050-72115) FUNDED FROM DONATIONS (DEP. ACCT 100-26220); B. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED MIP GUIDELINES; AND C. AUTHORIZE THE ARTS COMMISSION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR MIP. November 12, 1997 6. In the past, several performers have donated their musical program to MIP, while others demanded a payment of as much as $1,100. Season to season, it is difficult to predict who can donate concerts and which costs might increase. Staff and the Arts Commission will work to contain 1998 MIP program costs by contracting with performers who can provide their own sound services or offer "no -cost" performances. CONCLUSION: To safeguard the successful production of Music in the Plaza, it is proposed that: 1) The Town will fund MIP to the extent sufficient funds cannot be raised to meet program expenses (funding to be authorized via the Town's Annual Operating Budget); 2) A shift occur in the responsibilities of staff and the Arts Commission in producing MIP (per attached Guidelines); and 3) Donations continue to be solicited from Town businesses and residents in order to maintain the "community and collaborative sense" of MIP. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS: This project is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required. FISCAL IMPACT: Authorize budget transfers for the first two 1998 MIP concerts (June 21 and 28, 1998) occurring in FY 97/98, funded by a transfer from the MIP Deposit Account (100-26220) as follows: Program/Account Current Budget (11/12/97) Recommendation Revised Budget YTD Actual Revenue: 8050-48730 Donations $10,950 $2,420 $13,360 $9,930 Expense: 8050-72115 MIP Concerts $10,950 $2,420 $13,360 $9,930 MIP Deposit Account: 100-26220 Balance @ 11/12/97 Less Recommended Transfer Estimated Balance @ 6/30/98 $ 4,504.97 (2,420.00) $ 2,084.97 Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution with Exhibit A (Music in the Plaza Guidelines) Distribution: Town of Los Gatos Arts Commission Mr. John Tice, 570 University Avenue, #13, Los Gatos, CA CSD36:a:11998mip.rpt ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 1997 - RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING MUSIC IN THE PLAZA GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos Community Services Department and Arts Commission coordinate the production of an annual Music in the Plaza (MIP) concert series at Town Plaza Park so that residents may gather throughout the summer to celebrate a common social and cultural experience through music; WHEREAS, the Community Services Department and Arts Commission strive to produce concerts featuring accomplished musicians with the highest artistic standards and offering a variety of styles, forms, and multi -ethnic and cultural origins; WHEREAS, the successful production of the Music in the Plaza Program is largely dependent upon funds raised by the Arts Commission and others through community contributions and grant awards; WHEREAS, Music in the Plaza Guidelines have been established to facilitate the production of Music in the Plaza and define the various responsibilities of the Community Services Department and Arts Commission, to include financial, contractual, promotional, and other program requirements and activities; NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: (1) adopts the attached Music in the Plaza Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 17th day of November, 1997, by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:1CSDIBARBARA\MIP97.RES RESOLUTION 1997 -126 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING MUSIC IN THE PLAZA GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos Community Services Department and Arts Commission coordinate the production of an annual Music in the Plaza (MIP) concert series at Town Plaza Park so that residents may gather throughout the summer to celebrate a common social and cultural experience through music; WHEREAS, the Community Services Department and Arts Commission strive to produce concerts featuring accomplished musicians with the highest artistic standards and offering a variety of styles, forms, and multi -ethnic and cultural origins; WHEREAS, the successful production of the Music in the Plaza Program is largely dependent upon funds raised by the Arts Commission and others through community contributions and grant awards; WHEREAS, Music in the Plaza Guidelines have been established to facilitate the production of Music in the Plaza and define the various responsibilities of the Community Services Department and Arts Commission, to include financial, contractual, promotional, and other program requirements and activities; NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: (1) adopts the attached Music in the Plaza Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 17th day of November, 1997, by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Jan Hutchins, Mayor Linda Lubeck NAYES: None ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: None None SIGNED:/s/ Linda Lubeck MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA /s/ Marian V. Cosgrove CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA N:1CSDIBARBARAIMIP97.RES TOWN OF LOS GATOS MUSIC IN THE PLAZA GUIDELINES fi I. PURPOSE EXHIBIT A These guidelines identify the responsibilities of the Town of Los Gatos Community Services Department and the Town of Los Gatos Arts Commission in producing the Music in the Plaza (MIP) summer concert series. 1. MIP is traditionally funded by community contributions raised by the Town of Los Gatos Arts Commission and other volunteers. Contributions made to MIP are deposited to the Town's General Fund. Funds raised by the Arts Commission for each MIP concert series must be on deposit with the Town on or before May 1st. 2. The Community Services Department shall recommend an annual budget sufficient to cover the cost of all MIP expenses to be incurred in the fiscal year. Source of revenue for each concert series shall be community contributions raised by the Arts Commission. If community contributions are insufficient to fully fund the concert series, additional general funds will be requested through the annual budget process as required to fully fund the series. 3. Funds sufficient to cover all planned concert series expenses must be designated within the Town Operating Budget before contracts with performers are executed. 4. No more than twelve (12) concerts shall be produced during any given season. 5. The Community Services Department shall coordinate MIP and provide appropriate services listed herein as "Town Responsibilities," including those relating to a special July 4th concert if such a concert is planned. 6. The Town of Los Gatos Arts Commission shall raise funds for MIP from community businesses and residents and provide all appropriate services listed herein as "Arts Commission" responsibilities, including those relating to a special July 4th concert if such a concert is planned. Together, the Community Services Department and Arts Commission shall strive to plan and produce concerts which: • Meet the highest quality artistic standards; • Support and promote local talent whenever possible; • Allow family and community members to share a common social and cultural experience; • Exhibit a variety of styles, forms, and multi -ethnic and cultural origins; and • Support the arts through the presentation of world music. 1 II. TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESPONSIBILITIES The Town of Los Gatos (Community Services Department Staff) shall provide the following services in coordinating the production of Music in the Plaza: 1. GENERAL a. Provide use of Town Plaza Park from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a maximum of twelve (12) Sunday concerts, held from June through August. Concerts scheduled for a different time frame or location must be approved by the Arts Commission and Community Services Director. b. Provide use of Town stage and approximately fifteen (15) chairs for each concert. c. Provide for park cleanup after each concert performance. d. Coordinate services provided by the Town's Park, Forestry and Maintenance (PFM) Department: ensure stage crew is retained to provide services as outlined herein (transport of stage and chairs to and from park; stage assembly and disassembly; park cleanup). Stage crew will work an estimated 3-4 hours per concert at an hourly rate appropriate to the classification of employees (2) retained. As temporary employees, the stage crew will be covered under the Town's liability insurance and workers compensation program. e. Create Check List and Time Table for accomplishing MIP functions; distribute to Arts Commission. f. Prepare schedule of concerts and performers (once determined by Arts Commission); prepare MIP Calendar for reference and distribution to PFM, Town Staff, and other vendors (Sound Technician) as appropriate. g. Work with the Arts Commission to use volunteers where practical in the production of MIP; ensure that all appropriate volunteer enrollment requirements are met. h. Maintain MIP records, files and related correspondence; maintain MIP Procedures Manual. i. Clip and collect press releases, advertisements, and other MIP announcements appearing in The Weekly Times. j. Prepare Survey Forms for completion by MIP audience; route to Commission for distribution at one or more concerts; review survey comments and prepare summary for Arts Commission and others. 2. COMMUNICATIONS a. Notify Town Council, Town Manager, Department Heads, and all Town Staff of MIP concert schedule (e-mail). b. Prepare occasional status reports for Town Manager. c. Write and prepare Commendations presented by Town Council to Major Sponsors; establish date for Council presentations; notify Major Sponsors of presentation date; request Arts Commissioners attend presentation. d. Prepare list of all Major Sponsors, including contact names, addresses, and phone numbers. e. Prepare and mail letters of "thanks" to all MIP contributors (including Major Sponsors); distribute MIP pins (bronze, silver, and gold) to contributors as appropriate. 3. CONTRACTS, INSURANCE, BUSINESS LICENSE a. Execute Letters of Agreement with musical performers and other vendors; monitor return of signed Agreements and related documents (Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement; Application for Business License). b. Require all performers/vendors to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement; require insurance for contracted vendors. c. Execute contract with Sound Technician; determine and convey concert sound requirements; ensure adherence to Business License and insurance requirements; provide Technician with names/phone numbers of musicians; forward fmal version of MIP Calendar to Technician so s/he may communicate/coordinate with musicians. d. Monitor insurance requirements: Musical performers/groups are not required to submit proof of insurance. However, they are required to submit an executed Hold Harmless Agreement in favor of the Town. e. Ensure compliance with the Town's Business License requirement by event participants as appropriate. 4. FISCAL MANAGEMENT a. Receive donations and invoices for MIP at the following address: Music in the Plaza, c/o Town of Los Gatos, Finance Department, P.O. Box 949, Los Gatos, CA 95031. b. Prepare and monitor annual MIP budget. c. Record revenue, expense, and deposit account activity. d. Prepare periodic revenue and expense reports for distribution to the Arts Commission. e. Coordinate and approve distribution of payments to performers, Sound System Technician, PFM, and other vendors. f. Coordinate payment to American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), as required. g. Prepare and maintain a list of MIP Contributors (including names, addresses, and dollar amount of donation); provide periodic print-out of listing to Arts Commission. 2 5. PRODUCTION OF POSTERS AND PROGRAMS a. Coordinate production of MIP posters, programs, and postcards. b. Develop artistic theme and/or MIP logo for posters, programs, and postcards (in conjunction with Arts Commission). c. Consider alternatives for poster/program/postcard design and production (i.e., launch contest to obtain artwork and generate interest in MIP; obtain donated services, including artwork, from graphic artists; obtain bids from graphic artists interested in producing MIP posters and programs). d. Negotiate fees and retain services of graphic artist, as applicable; review preliminary design work with Arts Commission. e. Determine appropriate method for producing posters, programs, and postcards (printing vs. photocopying); explore cost alternatives. f. Make appropriate paper (color, grade, size, quantity) selections; purchase papers as appropriate. g. Carefully proof-read and edit all program materials; ensure that all Major Sponsors and contributors are acknowledged in the program (with correct spellings). h. Coordinate distribution of posters and programs with Arts Commission. i. Coordinate mailing of MIP postcards; maintain MIP mailing list. 6. INSERTS a. Coordinate production of weekly "Program Inserts" highlighting Major Sponsors and performers. b. With help of the Arts Commission, obtain logos, business cards, and other promotional materials from Major Sponsors; create appropriate Insert copy (Side 1: Major Sponsor Announcement/Advertisement). c. Obtain background/promotional information from performers; prepare a written profile of each musician or group scheduled to perform; create appropriate Insert copy (Side 2: Performer Profile). d. Ensure appropriate number of Inserts are photocopied each week. e. Route weekly Inserts to Arts Commission for distribution to Major Sponsor(s) and at concerts. III. TOWN OF LOS GATOS ARTS COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES The Arts Commission shall provide the following services contingent upon funding sufficient to cover concert expenses as described above. 1. GENERAL a. Adhere to MW Check List and Time Table created by Staff in accomplishing MIP tasks. b. Implement appropriate fundraising strategies to ensure that MIP is funded from community contributions to every extent possible (fundraising activities requiring an investment of over $200.00 must be presented to the Arts Commission for approval by all Commissioners): Arts Council Grant funding, direct communications with Major Sponsors, mail campaign to Town businesses and residents (prior year contributors), solicitation at Farmers Market, special event(s), etc. c. Organize and secure all required equipment and materials not already secured by the Town (i.e., special items required for July 4th concert). Notify potential vendors of Town Business License and insurance requirements. d. Coordinate any food, beverage, or merchandize sales at the Plaza during MIP performances (proceeds from sales shall be specifically designated to support Music in the Plaza). e. Assist in obtaining donated materials and services. f. Select Commissioner to "emcee" at each MW concert. g. Attend MIP concerts. h. Monitor concert attendance and report weekly attendance estimates to Staff. 2. CALL FOR ENTRIES a. Determine and publish "Call -for -Entry" Schedule; advise Community Services Department of Schedule. b. Receive and review applications and promo packets. c. Meet as Commission to select musicians/performers; select hack -up musicians/performers in the event primary performers cannot be scheduled. d. Prepare schedule of concerts and performers; provide Staff with schedule, as well as names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of all scheduled performers. e. Obtain background information and promo material from all scheduled performers and route to Staff (materials are used to compile "performer profiles" printed on Program Inserts). 3 3. ADVERTISING a. Determine and implement appropriate advertising strategies; discuss strategies with Staff prior to implementation. b. Determine costs associated with paid advertisements. c. Coordinate publication of complete MIP Schedule in Los Gatos Weekly Times. d. Prepare and issue appropriate press releases (to Weekly Times). e. Coordinate implementation of free advertising in Weekly Times as appropriate (i.e., Community Bulletin Board sponsored jointly by Upstream Flyfishing and Los Gatos Weekly Times). 4. POSTERS, PROGRAMS, AND INSERTS a. Assist Staff in developing artistic theme and/or logo for MIP posters, programs, and postcards. b. Obtain logos, business cards and other promotional materials from Major Sponsors; route to Staff. c. Assist with distribution of MIP Posters to Major Sponsors and other local businesses. d. Distribute "Inserts" to Major Sponsors five to seven days prior to each concert as appropriate. e. Distribute Programs, Inserts, and Survey Forms (as applicable) at MIP concerts. f. Assist Staff in compiling and updating MIP postcard mailing list. 5. USE OF VOLUNTEERS a. Enlist the help of volunteers where practical in the production of MIP concerts. b. Work with Staff to ensure completion of all appropriate volunteer enrollment forms, i.e., Town of Los Gatos Volunteer Application; Volunteer Assignment Agreement; Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement; and Worker's Compensation Designation Form. c. Compile Job Descriptions for all MIP volunteers for inclusion in the Volunteer Assignment Agreement, as appropriate. d. Receive ideas and suggestions for program improvements or modifications in writing (all written comments submitted to the Arts Commission shall be considered by Staff and the Commission; however, the agreement of Staff and Commission members in implementing program improvements or modifications shall prevail). CSDa:\36(arts):'mipguide.978 October 28, 1997 4 Town Council Minutes November 17, 1997 Los Gatos, California CONSENT ITEMS CONT., PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (02.47) Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was received and filed. PAYROLL RATIFICATION/OCTOBER 1997 (03.V) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council ratify the check register for the payroll of October 5, 1997 through October 18, 1997, paid on October 24, 1997, in the amount of $317,742.12. Carried unanimously. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 1997 (04.V) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council ratify the accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on October 31, and November 7, 1997 in the amount of $394,858.59. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (05.V) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council approve the Town Council Minutes of November 3, 1997 as submitted. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway abstained. AMICUS BRIEF/MILAGRA RIDGE PARTNERS/CITY OF PACIFICA (06.01) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council authorize the Town Attorney to include the Town of Los Gatos as an amicus curiae in the case of Milagra Ridge Partners, Ltd. v. City of Pacifica, Division Five, First Appellate Division, at no cost to the Town. Carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSIONCOMMENDATION/WES PEYTON/RESOLUTION 1997-125 (08.20) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-125 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS COMMENDING WES PEYTON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE TOWN AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Carried unanimously. MUSIC IN THE PLAZA/GUIDELINES/BUDGETS/RESOLUTION 1997-126 (09.20) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-126 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING MUSIC IN THE PLAZA GUIDELINES. Carried unanimously. 9719 PROJECT/OAK MEADOW PLAYGROUND UPGRADES/RESOLUTION 1997-127 (10.35) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-127 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO AUTHORIZE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PLAYGROUND UNLIMITED TO COMPLETE PROJECT 9719 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND ADA UPGRADES. Carried unanimously. 9717 PROJECT/50-50 SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION/RESOLUTION 1997-128 (11.35) Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-128 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH J.J.R. CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT 9717 - 50/50 SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway abstained due to conflict of interest. TC:D9:MM111797 2