Desk Item 5 Staff Report Accept Report on Economic Development ProposalsDATE:
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MEETING DATE: 6/17/96
ITEM NO. 5
DESK ITEM
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
June 17, 1996
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN MANAGER
ACCEPT REPORT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
DISCUSSION:
Attached is additional information on the Ehlert proposal which was submitted today.
Attachment: 6/17/96 letter from Katherine and Gary Ehlert (Profit Source)
PREPARED BY: DAVID W. KNAPP
Town Manager
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Reviewed by: Attorney Finance Revised: 6/17/96 2:58 pm
Reformatted: 10/23/95
June 17, 1996
TO: Los Gatos Town Council
Town Manager
FROM: Katherine & Gary Ehlert
(Profit Source)
RE: Economic Development Plan &
Conference & Visitors Bureau
We are submitting a few additional thoughts on our original proposal.
1. There are economies of scale that the properties could
participate in that would reduce costs:
a. advertising in general/ yellow pages/ the net/ etc.
b. membership in professional organizations
c. participation in trade shows/ conventions
2. With participation in #1. the properties could underwrite a
good deal of the funding required to support a Conference
and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
3. The CVB would help coordinate upscale special events based
on the properties needs to fill rooms. This would also add to
retail sales for the town's merchants. We need to upgrade the
Town's visitors and shoppers.
4. Additional and new upsacle events could be encouraged and
coordinated at the wineries, Ming Quong & the Opera House.
i.e. special chef- wine & food weekends
educational seminars
5. Coordination with local art and entertainment events for
room packages for weekend business.
i.e. Montalvo, Paul Mason
6. Develop a Los Gatos home page on the Internet.
2.
LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
1. Obtain economic development plans from comparable towns
with comparable income levels, locations & population.
2. Survey local residents and businesses as to the types of
businesses needed to enhance the Town.
3. Aggressively seek out upscale and established businesses to
relocate in Los Gatos.
i.e A new 'flagship" 300 room Name Hotel and Spa,
located within shuttle distance of downtown,
could be a targeted project.
4. Such incentives as working with the permit process, the
planning process, taxes and anything else it takes to insure
relocation of targeted businesses to Los Gatos.
5. Develop a contract and formula with the Town for bringing
in these new businesses.
June 17, 1996
Los Gatos, California
VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/RESOLUTION 1996-86 (23.14)
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT #1/HEARING
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting resolution of intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 1996-97 and set
public hearing to consider proposed assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
District # 1--Vasona Heights Benefit Zone.
No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council close the public hearing.
Carried unanimously.
Town Attorney, Larry Anderson, requested this item be postponed to the end of the meeting.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS (05.49)
Linda Asbury speaking for the Chamber of Commerce, spoke supporting the proposal for
Economic Development, and suggested working together with the business community and town
administration.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, to accept the report on economic
development proposals. Carried unanimously.
POLICE DEPARTMENT/PRIVATE DUTY SECURITY SERVICES PLAN (06.09)
Carol Ann Weber, 189 Ivy Hill Way, requested the police department overtime funds be
reevaluated and used for supporting the ranger program. Ms. Weber stated her intention to file
a law suit against the decision to cut the Ranger Program feeling that Council had not heard
the concerns of the citizens.
Motion by Mr. O'Laughlin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve Police Department
private duty security services plan as provided in Los Gatos Police Department General Order
#88-07. Carried unanimously.
PARK RANGER PROGRAM/IMPACT ON PARK SERVICES (07.28)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council accept report assessing the
impact on Police and Parks, Forestry and Maintenance services if the Ranger Program is
eliminated. Carried unanimously. (In the motion for Item 19 which included the discussion of
this Item, Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Blanton voted no on cutting the ranger program finding no
real savings in the police department proposal and enumerating the many services lost by the
elimination of this position.)
OLD TOWN/UNIVERSITY AVE 50/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (13.09)
GEIER & GEIER CONSULTING/RESOLUTION 1996-85
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1996-85
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO
COMPLETE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
AT 50 UNIVERSITY AVENUE. Carried unanimously.
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