Item 8 Staff Report Approve Request by the Los Gatos-Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation to Place a Plaque in the Neighborhood Center Recognizing Ray Stowell for his Contributions to Senior ArtCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: April 28, 1998
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: 5/4/98
ITEM NO.
(5f.
APPROVE REQUEST BY THE LOS GATOS-SARATOGA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RECREATION TO PLACE A PLAQUE IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RECOGNIZING RAY STOWELL FOR HIS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO SENIOR ART
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve request by the Los Gatos -Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation to place a plaque in
the Neighborhood Center recognizing Ray Stowell for his contributions to senior art.
BACKGROUND:
In March, Ray Stowell, a member of the Los Gatos community passed away. Mr. Stowell was a quiet man and lived for
many years on Leroy Avenue. For the past 20 years he volunteered his time to teach a senior art class for the department.
Participants were charged 50 cents for each three hour session and his expertise. Ray, in his own right, was an
exceptional artists.
His students along with the department would like Mr. Stowell to be recognized for his contribution to the community.
They are requesting a commemorative plaque be placed in the Downtown Neighborhood Center where he taught.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The plaque would be made of wood and hung like a picture in the large room of the Neighborhood Center. The Los
Gatos -Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation will obtain and pay for the plaque at no cost to the
Town.
Attachment: 4/24/98 letter from the Los Gatos -Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation
Distribution: Harley Crock, Recreation Supervisor - Los Gatos -Saratoga Department of Community Education and
Recreation -- 123 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032
PREPARED BY: DAVID W. KNAPP
Town Manager
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LOS GATOS-SARATOGA DEF.ATMENT OF COMMUNITY EDU-.ITION AND RECREATION
123 EAST MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA 95032
PHONE: (408) 354-8700 Bob Best, Director
FAX: (408) 395-3828
❑ Adult Education
❑ Recreation
0 School Enrichment
❑ Summer Schools
April 24, 1998
Los Gatos Town Council
P.O. Box 949
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Honorable Mayor and Council,
In March, Ray Stowell, a member of the Los Gatos community passed away. Mr. Stowell
was a quiet man and lived for many years on Leroy Avenue. For the past twenty years he
volunteered his time to teach a Senior Art Class for the Department. Participants were charged
50 cents for each three-hour session and his expertise. Ray, in his own right, was an exceptional
artist.
His students along with the Department would like Mr. Stowell to be recognized for his
contribution to the community. We are requesting a commemorative plaque, purchased by the
Department, be placed in the Downtown Neighborhood Center where he taught.
Please call me at 354-8700 extension 229, if you have any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Harley
Recr . upervisor
Los Gatos -Saratoga
High School District
A Joint Powers Department
Los Gatos Union
School District
Saratoga Union
School District
Town Council Minutes May 4, 1998
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 1998 (06.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council approve the Minutes of
April 20, 1998 as corrected on page 7 under the "Secondary Unit," motion by Mr. Blanton as
follows: Mr. Blanton noted for the record that he believes this option does include sufficient
protection for existing neighborhoods. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT (07.V)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council accept and file the
Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 1998..Carried unanimously.
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE/RAY STOWELL/SENIOR ART CONTRIBUTIONS (08.44)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council approve request by the Los
Gatos -Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation to place a plaque in the
Neighborhood Center recognizing Ray Stowell for his contributions to senior art. Carried
unanimously.
PG&E SUBSTATION/FACILITATION/CPUC REPORT (09.09)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council accept report on CPUC
Commissioner Bilas' intent for the facilitation on PG&E substation matter. Carried
unanimously.
GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE/COMPOSITION OF MEMBERS/RESOLUTION 1998-49 (10.20)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-49
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CHANGING THE COMPOSITION
OF THE GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BUSINESS
REPRESENTATIVES AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TOWN RESIDENTS AND
RESCIND RESOLUTION 1996-88. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway voted no.
PLAN CHECK SERVICES/KUTZMANN & ASSOC/RESOLUTION 1998-50 (11.28)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-50
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING A BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT FOR PLAN CHECK CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH KUTZMANN &
ASSOCIATES, INC, Carried unanimously.
PERSONAL COMPUTER PURCHASES/POLICE/RESOLUTION 1998-51 (12.09)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-51
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COMPUTERLAND OF ALMADEN FOR PURCHASE OF
COMPUTER HARDWARE. SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, Carried unanimously.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 1998-2003/RESOLUTION 1998-52 (13.05)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-52
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING 1998-2003 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Carried unanimously.
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