Item 22 Desk Item Consider Introduction of Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos Amending the Start Time for Regular Meetings of the Town Council (Article II of Chapter 2)MEETING DATE: 4/2/01
ITEM NO. 22
DESK ITEM
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: April 2, 2001
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS AMENDING THE START TIME FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE TOWN COUNCIL (ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 2)
As you are aware, on Monday, April 2, 2001, the Town Council will consider the approval of an
ordinance that will amend the start time for the Los Gatos Town Council meeting from 7:30 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. For your information, below please find a list of scheduled City Council meeting start
times for cities in Santa Clara County.
C City Council Meeting Start Time
Los Altos Hills 6:00 p.m.
Cupertino 6:45 p.m
Gilroy 7:00 p.m.
Los Altos 7:00 p.m.
Morgan Hill 7:00 p.m.
Palo Alto 7:00 p.m.
San Jose 7:00 p.m.
Santa Clara 7:00 p.m.
Saratoga 7:00 p.m.
Campbell 7:30 p.m.
Milpitas 7:30 p.m.
Monte Sereno 7:30 p.m.
Mountain View 7:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale 7:30 p.m.
PREPARED BY: JAMES PIPER, ASST. TOWN MANAG
Reviewed by: Manager
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Town Council Minutes April 2, 2001
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
FOURTH OF DULY/COMMUNITY EVENT/TOWN SPONSORSHIP (21.10)
Debra Figone, Town Manager, spoke of the recommendation of Town sponsorship for the 4th ofJuly
event, which was stated as a goal in the Mayor's State of the Town Address. This sponsorship will
be in the form of in kind service from staff and the police department. Community committees have
been formed and the budget for the event is being established by the various partners. The Chamber
of Commerce, Service Clubs, community representatives and youth groups are joining forces to
prepare for this celebration.
Ray Davis, resident, suggested moving the Christmas Parade to the Fourth ofJuly and also requested
that the cannon which is discharged on that day be reduced to a quarter charge for the comfort of the
audience.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Town sponsor a Fourth ofJuly Community
Event. Carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETINGS OF TOWN COUNCIL/COMMENCEMENT/ORDINANCE INTRO (22.29)
Orry Korb, Town Attorney, noted that the change in meeting time would be introduced by ordinance
tonight, April 2nd. At the next meeting, April 1eh, Council will adopt the ordinance. Thirty days after
that adoption, on May 16, 2001 the ordinance will take effect. In the mean time all Council Meetings
will be specially held meetings beginning at 7 p.m. to allow the Council and the constituents to become
used to the coming change. This change is consistent with nine other cities in the county that meet
at 7 p.m. or earlier.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to waive the reading of the Proposed
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council introduce the Proposed Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE START TIME
FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL (ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 2).
Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (23.28)
Mrs. Decker reported on the Pollution Prevention Policy Committee, speaking of mercury and lead
based toxins taking priority in the past. As of the latest reports over the last ten years regarding water
and blood level tests we find mercury and lead dropping and arsenic taking the fore. She also spoke
concerning the Water Quality District holding a water summit. This was in response to requests for
outreach by the agency. This will become an annual event combined with community outreach
programs.
Mr. Glickman spoke to Trails and Bikeways being supportive of the Union Pacific Railway Trail
effort and also the trail around Vasona.
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