Item 6 Staff Report Code Compliance Quaterly Report for January Through March 2002MEETING DATE: 6/3/02
ITEM NO.
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: May 28, 2002
TO:
FROM: TOWN MANAG
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
CODE COMPLIANCE QUARTERLY REPORT FOR JANUARY THROUGH
MARCH 2002
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Code Compliance quarterly report.
DISCUSSION:
There has been an increase in the number of pro -active contacts with violators in the Town for the
period of January through March, 2002, as compared to the same period last year. The major focus
for the three month period has been unlawful signs and banners in the business areas. The Code
Compliance Officers have taken on some extra duties this quarter to improve service delivery,
coordination and a seamless approach with other departments. The Code Compliance Officers,
commencing with this quarter, respond to requests by the Finance Department to enforce the
requirement that a person or business obtain a business license to legally operate within the Town.
This has greatly improved enforcement of the Town's business license laws.
Table 1: Third Quarter 00/01 and 01/02 Violation Statu
VIOLATION STATUS
3rd Qtr.
FY-01/02
Total YTD
FY-01/02
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3rd Qtr.
FY-00/01
Total YTD
FY-00/01
Complaints reported
87
191
51
155
Violations abated
73
106
12
44
Pending normal processing
14
20
20
59
Referred to Town Attorney
3
3
0
0
Citations issued
0
1
2
3
Violations referred to Commission
0
0
0
0
Violations resulting in litigation
1
3
0
0
Complaints determined not to be a
violation
18
62
19
51
PREPARED BY: BUD N. LORTZ' ,
DIRECTOR OF ! • MUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Reviewed by: fllf-, Attorney
Revised: 5/28/02 4:58 pm
Reformatted: 7/14/99
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CODE COMPLIANCE QUARTERLY REPORT
May 28, 2002
Table 2: Pending and Abated Violations
VIOLATION TYPE
3rd Qtr.
01/02
Total YTD
01/02
3rd Qtr.
00/01
Total YTD
00/01
Business expansion without permits
0
0
0
0
Excess number of animals
3
5
1
3
Failure to plant replacement trees
0
0
0
0
Garbage and rubbish
21
27
3
9
Construction without permits
5
9
1
5
Unlawful dwelling units
3
6
1
4
Unlawful tree removals: Town
County
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
0
Unlawful obstruction of right-of-way
1
3
1
3
Boat/ Inoperative vehicle storage
12
25
5
18
Unlawful signs
17
34
6
24
Unlawful businesses
2
6
2
6
Outdoor seating without permits
0
0
0
0
Unlawful sale of Christmas
trees/pumpkins
0
0
0
0
Operation of use without use and
occupancy certificate
2
2
5
5
Violation of Use Permit conditions
6
] 2
1
7
Miscellaneous
15
26
5
16
Total
87
158
32
103
RESPONSE TIME
The average response time required to determine if a complaint involves a violation is one working
day.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CODE COMPLIANCE QUARTERLY REPORT
May 28, 2002
NONCONFORMING USES AND SIGNS:
Staff continued to monitor nonconforming records concerning buildings and uses during this
reporting period.
REPORTS REGARDING CODE COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES:
No reports were submitted to the Planning Commission/Town Council during this reporting period.
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Town Council Minutes June 3, 2002
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
HEARINGS CONTINUED
CALLE MARGUERITA 300/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/CONT. (19.15)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to accept the Mitigation Monitoring Plan,
Attachment 3 of the Staff report. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Decker voted no.
Motion by Mr. Gickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council finds: That the proposed General
Plan Amendment and Zone Change are internally consistent with the General Plan and its Elements;
That the in -fill project requires findings of Community Benefit; That the infill project contributes to
the further development of the surrounding neighborhood, improves circulation, contributes to
neighborhood unity, eliminates a blighted area and does not detract from the existing quality of life;
That this in -fill project is designed in context with the neighborhood and surrounding zoning with
respect to the existing scale and character of the surrounding structures; provides comparable lot
sizes and open space; considers garage placement, setbacks, density, provide adequate circulation
and on -street parking, blends rather than competes with the established character of the area; That
the applicant demonstrates the benefit of a Planned Development through excellence in design; That
approval of the project demonstrates a strong community benefit; That these elements are in fact
present; That it is consistent with the General Plan as it adds to the overall housing stock; and that
the Community Benefits were adequately outlined in the staff report. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes.
Mrs. Decker voted no.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Gickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council waive the reading of the Proposed
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council introduce the Ordinance entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1:8 TO RM:5-12:PD AT 300 CALLE
MARGUERITA (NE CORNER OF CALLE MARGUERITA & WEDGEWOOD AVENUE.)
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mrs. Decker voted no.
CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (06.38)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to accept and file informational report from
the Code Compliance Officer for January through March 2002 regarding abatement of code
violations. Carried unanimously.
TABLE OF CONDITIONAL USES/ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (09.38)
Ray Davis, resident, asked that telecommunications towers be addressed through use permits and be
allowed in commercial areas only until residential use is established in ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council accept report in the form of meeting
minutes from the Planning Commission recommending approval ofZoning Code Amendment A-02-1
and schedule the Zoning Code Amendment for a public hearing on June 17, 2002. Carried
unanimously.
TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES/FERRIS AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD (11.41)
Ray Davis, resident, noted that Mr. Pirzynski lives within 'A mile of the Montessori School on Ferris
and should not vote on this item.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept report on the permanent
installation of traffic calming devices for the Ferris Avenue neighborhood. Carried unanimously.
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