Item 11 Staff Report Adopt Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Authorizing the City of Monte Sereno as Lead Agency to File a Grant Application on behalf of the Town with the Association of Bay Area Governments to Undertake a ComprehensCOUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 11/21/94
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: November 18, 1994
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO AS LEAD AGENCY TO FILE A GRANT
APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA
GOVERNMENTS TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE SUB -REGIONAL PLANNING
PILOT PROJECT TO STANDARDIZE THE REVIEW OF PLANNING PROJECTS IN THE
WESTERN FOOTHILLS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos authorizing the City of Monte Sereno as lead
agency to file a grant application on behalf of the Town with the Association of Bay Area Governments to
undertake a comprehensive sub -regional planning pilot project to standardize the review of planning projects
in the western foothills of Santa Clara County.
DISCUSSION:
ABAG has distributed a request for proposals to develop a comprehensive sub -regional pilot project. Monte
Sereno has contacted the other West Valley cities to see if we could jointly submit a proposal to develop some
consistent policies and procedures aimed at preserving the backdrop of the foothills. Saratoga and Cupertino
have requirements in their respective general plans to develop such programs. Over the years, various West
Valley cities have expressed a desire to have a similar program that the Town has with our jointly adopted
Hillside Specific Plan. Monte Sereno is willing to act as lead agency and administer the program for the other
cities. The City would receive up to $20,000 for staff time and direct expenses and an additional $35,000
would be divided among the participating agencies, depending on the amount of work performed. It is
expected that the work performed by the Town and the County would be minimal mainly confined to relating
how the present system has worked and what alternatives the other cities may want to consider.
The CMA is also applying to ABAG for a grant on behalf of the members of the CMA.
PREPARED BY:
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LEE E. BOWMAN
Planning Director
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ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution
DISTRIBUTION: Planning Departments in Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Town of
Los Altos Hills, and County of Santa Clara
Reviewed by:
Attorney Clerk
ance Treasurer
COUNCIL ACTION/ACTION DIRECTED TO:
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF MONTE SERENO AS LEAD AGENCY
DATE: November 18, 1994
FISCAL IMPACT:
In -kind staff services, which may be reimbursed depending on the size of the grant. The work will not be
performed if the grant is not received.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MON'IE SERENO AS LEAD AGENCY TO FILE A
GRANT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF
BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE SUB -
REGIONAL PLANNING PILOT PROJECT TO STANDARDIZE THE REVIEW OF
PLANNING PROJECTS IN THE WES 1'ERN FOOTHILLS OF SANTA CLARA
COUNTY.
WHEREAS: The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) issued a Request
for Proposals to Bay Area cities and counties to receive support for a Comprehensive Sub -
regional Planning pilot project, and;
WHEREAS: The purpose of the project is to develop a pilot program that could be
used by Bay Area cities and counties to establish firm urban growth boundaries and to
promote a pattern of compact, city -centered growth in urban areas where infrastructure is
available, and;
WHEREAS: The County of Santa Clara, the Cities of Monte Sereno, Saratoga,
Cupertino, and Palo Alto and the Towns of Los Altos Hills and Los Gatos share an interest
in preserving the western foothills as a backdrop for this subregion, which is consistent with
the purposes of the ABAG project, and;
WHEREAS: This common interest by the County, the four cities and the two towns
should evolve into a shared set of goals, policies and review procedures to protect this
resource, and promote the ABAG urban growth strategies which are consistent with policies
found in the General Plans of the County, the four cities and the two towns, and;
WHEREAS: The Town of Los Gatos and the County through the jointly adopted
Los Gatos Hillsides Specific Plan have 16 years of experience with this type of program, it
is appropriate that the Town and the County join with the cities and town to share our
experiences and work with them to develop goals, policies and procedures that are
appropriate to each jurisdiction's needs and interests that fosters the overall goal of
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preserving the hillsides with firm urban growth boundaries which also promote compact city -
centered urban growth, where infrastructure is available.
RESOLVED: The Town agrees that the City of Monte Sereno is the lead agency for
this study and is authorized to file a grant application with ABAG on behalf of the Town
as part of a subregion, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED: The Town agrees to support the pilot study with "in -kind"
services as necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the
vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
day of , 199 by the following
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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11/21/94
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PLANNING GRANT/ABAG
RESOLUTION ORDINANCE
Number: 1994-157 Number:
Date of Adopt: 11/21/94 Date of Intro:
COUNCIL ACTION:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Date of Adopt:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS NAMES:
Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck, Patrick O'Laughlin
Mayor(or Chairman) RANDY AYI'AWAY.
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RESOLUTION 1994-157
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO AS LEAD AGENCY TO FILE A
GRANT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF
BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE SUB -
REGIONAL PLANNING PILOT PROJECT TO STANDARDIZE THE REVIEW OF
PLANNING PROJECTS IN THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS OF SANTA CLARA
COUNTY.
WHEREAS: The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) issued a Request
for Proposals to Bay Area cities and counties to receive support for a Comprehensive Sub -
regional Planning pilot project, and;
WHEREAS: The purpose of the project is to develop a pilot program that could be
used by Bay Area cities and counties to establish firm urban growth boundaries and to
promote a pattern of compact, city -centered growth in urban areas where infrastructure is
available, and;
WHEREAS: The County of Santa Clara, the Cities of Monte Sereno, Saratoga,
Cupertino, and Palo Alto and the Towns of Los Altos Hills and Los Gatos share an interest
in preserving the western foothills as a backdrop for this subregion, which is consistent with
the purposes of the ABAG project, and;
WHEREAS: This common interest by the County, the four cities and the two towns
should evolve into a shared set of goals, policies and review procedures to protect this
resource, and promote the ABAG urban growth strategies which are consistent with policies
found in the General Plans of the County, the four cities and the two towns, and;
WHEREAS: The Town of Los Gatos and the County through the jointly adopted
Los Gatos Hillsides Specific Plan have 16 years of experience with this type of program, it
is appropriate that the Town and the County join with the cities and town to share our
experiences and work with them to develop goals, policies and procedures that are
appropriate to each jurisdiction's needs and interests that fosters the overall goal of
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preserving the hillsides with firm urban growth boundaries which also promote compact city -
centered urban growth, where infrastructure is available.
RESOLVED: The Town agrees that the City of Monte Sereno is the lead agency for
this study and is authorized to file a grant application with ABAG on behalf of the Town
as part of a subregion, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED: The Town agrees to support the pilot study with "in -kind"
services as necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 21st day of November, 1994 by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck and Mayor
Patrick O'Laughlin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: /s/ Patrick O'Laughlin
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
A 1"1'EST:
/s/ Marian V. Cosgrove
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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November 21, 1994
Los Gatos, California
TRANSIT ASSIST/GRANT/EXPANDED SERVICES (08.19)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council amend the Community
Services Department's Transit Assist program FY 1994-95 Operating Budget to Incorporate Part
III Grant from Santa Clara County Transit District (SCCTD) as appears in the staff report.
Carried unanimously.
HIGHWAY 85/CELEBRATION/BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (09.40)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept report on Highway 85
Celebration and authorize budget adjustments as appear in staff report. Carried unanimously.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM (10.07)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept and file informational
report regarding the Solid Waste Management Public Education Forum addressing the expanded
recycling program and proposed increased refuse rates. Carried unanimously.
WESTERN FOOTHILLS/PLANNING PROJECT/GRANT APP/RESOLUTION 1994-157 (11.47)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-157
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MONTE SERENO AS LEAD AGENCY TO FILE A GRANT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF
THE TOWN WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS TO UNDERTAKE
A COMPREHENSIVE SUB -REGIONAL PLANNING PILOT PROJECT TO STANDARDIZE
THE REVIEW OF PLANNING PROJECTS IN THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS OF SANTA
CLARA. Carried unanimously.
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION/RESOLUTION 1994-158 (12.10)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-158
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE POSITION AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95. Carried unanimously.
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN/RESOLUTION 1994-159 (13.10)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-159
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95. Carried unanimously.
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT/SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION/RESOLUTION 1994-163 (15.40)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-163
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DESIGNATING THE SANTA
CLARA COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE TO DEVELOP,
ADOPT, UPDATE, ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE A CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM FOR SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND APPROVING A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THAT PROGRAM. Carried unanimously.
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