05 Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 20,2005IMINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E.Main Street
Los Gatos,CA 95030
Council!Agency Meeting
Date:08/0112005
Item#:;;;-
5:00 PM INTERVIEWS FOR •General Plan Committee,one business owner or manager.
BOARDS,Applicants:
COMMISSIONS,•Patti Rice
AND •Margaret Smith (interviewed on June 6,2005)
COMMITTEES
7:00PM
7:01 PM
TOWN COUNCIL
ROLLCALL
The Town Council/Parking AuthoritylRedevelopment Agency ofthe Town
of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town of Hall,
110 East Main Street,at 7:00 PM,June 20,2005,in a joint regular session.
Present:Steve Glickman,Diane McNutt,Joe Pirzynski,Barbara Spector,
and Mayor/Chairman Mike Wasserman
Absent:None
7:02PM
7:03 PM
PLEDGE OF The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -PENDING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9[aJ
Worker's Compensation Claim -Timothy Morgan v.Town of Los Gatos
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
15310 Kennedy Road -Potential violation of open space easement
(Mid Peninsula Open Space District)
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CLOSED SESSION
Continued
June 20,2005
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property:Town of Los Gatos Wastewater System Assets
Negotiating Parties:Town of Los Gatos (Negotiator:Orry Korb,Town
.Attorney)
West Valley Sanitation District (Negotiator:Robert
Reid,General Manager)
Under Negotiation:Price and terms of payment.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUTAION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title:Town Attorney
Mr.Korb stated that no action was taken.
7:03 PM PRESENTATIONS Commendation
•Mary Ann Parks,Superintendent,Los Gatos School District
Mayor Wasserman presented a commendation to Mary Ann Parks for her
services to the Los Gatos School District and the Los Gatos community.
Volunteer Recognition
•Joann Milburn
Mayor Wasserman presented a commendation to Joann Milburn for her
volunteer work and the Frist Humanitarian Award which she received.
7:10PM BOARD,
COMMISSION,
AND COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments were made to the following Boards,Commissions,and
Committees:J .
•Community Services Commission
Barbara Cardillo
•General Plan Committee
Margaret Smith
•Transportation and Parking Commission
Bruce Entin
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7:12PM CONSENT ITEMS TOWN COUNCIL
#1-23
1.Accept Schedule of Public Hearings.(1-28)
2.Ratify payroll for the month of May 2005.(2-V)
3.Ratify accounts payable for May 2005.(3-V).
4.Approve the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Storm Water Management
Budget,and authorize West Valley Sanitation District to collect
related fees on behalf of the Town.(4-40)
5.Approve Town Council Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year
2005-2006.(5-12)
6.Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an
amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Innovative
Claims Solutions,Incorporated to extend contract for one year to
perform worker's compensation claims administration.
RESOLUTION 2005-65 (6-29)
7.Adopt resolution regarding conversion of Town owned residential
properties to office use for Town facilities.,.
RESOLUTION 2005-67 (7-32)
8.Adopt a resolution approving a second continuation agreement .
with the West Valley Sanitation District of Santa Clara County..
RESOLUTION 2005-66 (8-40)
9.Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to apply for Safe
Route to School Grants Funding with the City of Campbell.
RESOLUTION 2005-68 (9-33)
10.Adopt resolution authorIzing Town Manager to enter into an
agreement with Linehart Petersen Powers and Associates (LP2A)
for building permit plan check and inspection consultant.
RESOLUTION 2005-69 (lO-V)
11.Equipment Purchase
Adopt resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute an
agreement with Joseph H.Schauf Company,IncorPorated for the
purchase of the cooling Tower in the amount of $22,560.00 from
account 6695-84553 RESOLUTION 2005-70 (11-27)
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CONSENT ITEMS 12.Project 04-26 -Fiscal Year 04-05 -Retaining Wall Replacement
#1-23 a.Adopt resolution declaring Anderson PacifiC Engineering
Continued Construction,Incorporated to be the lowest bidder on the
project and awarding a construction contract in the amount of
$244,595.00.RESOLUTION 2005-81 (12-15)
b.Authorizing staff to issue changes order to the construction
contract up to an amount of $4,000.00.
13 ..Award of Construction Contract for Project 04-39 -Fiscal Year
04-05 -CDBG Funded ADA Improvements.(13-15)
a.Adopt resolution declaring J.J.R.Construction,Incorporated
to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project and
awarding a construction contract in the amount of
$24,975.00;additionally authorizing contingency of
$800.00.RESOLUTION 2005-80
b.Authorize $6,200.00 budget adjustment from the remaining.CDBG funded ADA Improvement project 410-0539 (ADA
Library doors)bringing the total appropriations for the
project 410-0539 from $20,000.00 to $26,000.00 contingent
upon the County of Santa Clara authorizing the transfer of.
left over funds from CDBG ADA completed projects
(ADA-Library doors).If County disallows,authorize
$6,200.00 budget adjustment from funds available in the
Towns Curb,Gutter and Sidewalk project 03-49.
14.Geology and Geotechnical Peer Review for Private Development
Projects (14-37)
Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a
.second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Geomatrix Consultants,Incorporated to extend the contract for
two more years to perform Geology and Geotechnical Peer
Review for private development projects.'
RESOLUTION 2005-71
15.Amendment to Agreement for Traffic Consultant Services (15-41)
Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an
amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with TJKM
Transportation Consultants to extend the agreement for two years
to perform traffic consultant services in the Town of Los Gatos on
an on-call basis.RESOLUTION 2005-72
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CONSENT ITEMS
#1-23
Continued
June 20,2005
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16.Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an
amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Fehr and
Peers Associate,Incorporated to extend the agreement for two
years to perform traffic engineering Consultant services in the
Town of Los Gatos on an on-call basis.
RESOLUTION 2005-73 (16-41)
17.Main Street Resurfacing Project (17-41)
Adopt resolution authorizing the filing of an application for
Federal Surface Transportation (STP)Program funding and
committing the necessary on-federal match for the project and
stating the assurance of the Town of Los Gatos to complete the
project.RESOLUTION 2005-74
18.Adopt resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute an
agreement between Town of Los Gatos and the City of Monte
Sereno for road maintenance and public works services.
RESOLUTION 2005-75 (18-41)
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
19:Ratify accounts payable for May 2005 (19-V)
20.Adopt resolution authorizing the executive Director to execute an
agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing
Trust of Santa Clara County providing contributions to the
Housing Trust of Santa Clara County for the Phase III Campaign
and authorizing a budget adjustment for the Fiscal Year 2005/06
budget in the amount of $100,000.00
RESOLUTION 2005-9RD (20-27)
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.21.Mr.Davis requested this item be removed from the consent
calendar.
22.Project 04-13 North Santa Cruz Avenue Resurfacing -Fourth
amendment to the Agreement with BKF Engineers.(22-41)
Adopt resolution authorizing Town ManagerJExecutive Director to
execute a fourth amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement with BKF Engineers to provide construction support
services in the amount not to exceed $23,854.00.
RESOLUTION 2005-76 200S-l0RD
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23.Project 04-38 -Way finding Sign Project (23-27).
Adopt resolution accepting work of Chrisp Company and
authorizing the town ManagerlExecutive Director to execute
certificate of acceptance and Notice of Completion for recording
by the Clerk Administrator/Secretary of the Redevelopment
Agency.RESOLUTION2005-77 2005-11RD
Motion by Mrs.McNutt to approve Consent Items #1-20,#22 and #23.
Seconded by Mr.Glickman.
7:14 PM
7:15PM
MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
CONSENT ITEMS
#1-23
Continued
Carried unanimously.
PULLED ITEM #21
21.Approve Council/Agency minutes of June 6,2005.(21-V)
Mr.Davis
PULLED ITEM #21 •Corrunented that action only minutes do not capture the
information he feels should be available to the public.
•Mr.Davis submitted minutes from the City of Saratoga.
•Corrunented on the safety of Shannon and Hicks Road and his
suggestions relating to Shannon Valley Ranch Development.
Motion by Mr.Pirzynski to approve Consent Item #21.
Seconded by Mr.Glickman.
7:18 PM
7:19 PM
MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Carried unanimously.
Mr.Davis
•Corrunented on the missing sidewalks near Oak.Meadow Park,and
asked for sidewalks on Blossom Hill to be included in the budget.
•Corrunented on the signs posted to indicate that the sidewalk ends.
•Corrunented on the progress of the Highway 9 safety group.
•Suggested that the public be brought into the process before any
plans are finalized.
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Ms.Lowe
VERBAL •Commented on the Conditional Use Permit for the Calvary Baptist
COMMUNICATION church relating to loading of buses.
Continued •Stated that there have been numerous violations regarding the
loading and unloading of buses,and asked who has the authority to
wave a Conditional Use Peimit for even one event.
•Commented on acourtesy call regarding the loading and unloading
of 6 buses on a certain occasion.She feels this is iIi violation of the
church's Conditional Use Permit,and asked staff to look into the
matter.
Mr.Wright,Mayor,City of Monte Sereno
•Gracefully handed over the Bay Area Cities Association plaque
which was awarded to the Town of Los Gatos for winning the
2005 Annual Bocce tournament.
7:29PM CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
7:30PM PUBLIC HEARING TOWN COUNCIL
ITEM #24 (24-33)
ITEM #24
Abatement of Hazardous Vegetation (Brush).
ABATEMENT OF Adopt resolution overruling objections and ordering hazardous vegetation
HAZARDOUS abatement (brush).RESOLUTION 2005-78
VEGETATION
(BRUSH)
Staff report made by John Curtis.
7:31 PM COUNCIL No comments at this time.
COMMENT
7:31 PM OPEN PUBLIC Mr.Davis
HEARING -.Asked if the Town has any documents relating to fire protection
other than through Santa Clara County Fire.
•Suggested adopting an ordinance for fire protection.
•Commented on the hazard of Coyote brush during the dry seasons.
•Commented on a clearing greater than 30 feet for the hillside
homes.
Ms.Chase,Santa Clara County Fire Official
•Commented that the 30 feet clearing is the minimum footage and
is based on individual sites.
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ITEM #24
Continued
CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
ITEM #25
1458 POLLARD
ROAD
COUNCIL
COMMENT
OPEN PUBLIC
HEARING
CLOSE PUBLIC
HEARING
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Motion by Mrs.Spector overruling objections and ordering hazardous
vegetation abatement (brush).
Seconded by Mr.Pirzynski.
Carried unanimously.
ITEM #25 (25-15)
Consider a request to modify a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant
(~ushi E!)to allow the service of beer and wine with meals on property
zoned C-l.Conditional Use Permit:U-05-014 APN:407-33-021
Location:1458 Pollard Road Property Owner:Rinconada Hill Investment
Co.Applicant:Y oon Nyoun Kim.
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
•Questioned definition of a high turnover restaurant.
•Questioned if the time of closure could be extended till 10:00 PM.
Applicant
Jay Kim
•Commented that the hours of business would remain the same for
his restaurant.
Motion by Mr.Glickman to make the required findings (attachment 1),
approve the application subject to conditions (attachment2)and extending
the hours of operation from 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Carried Unanimously.
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7:44PM PUBLIC HEARING Council Member Spector recused from Item #26 as she lives within a
500 foot radius of the subject property.
ITEM #26
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AVENUE,STE.180
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM #26 (26-15)
ITEM #26 Consider a request to modify a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant to
legalize the increase in the number of seats,to modify the type of allowed
50 UNIVERSITY entertainment and to increase the days when entertainment is available on
AVENUE,STE.180 property zoned C-2:PD:LHP.Conditional Use Permit:U-03-7 APN:529-
02-044 Location:50 University Avenue,Suite 180 Property Owner:
Federal Reality Applicant Steve Hauck (Wine Cellar).
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
7:48PM COUNCIL •Clarification regarding the degree of control the Town would have
COMMENT maintaining a dining establishment,if the business were to change
hands.
•Clarification on mechanisms the Town could use in case of
parking problems.
•Questioned history of the Wine Cellar and their previous
Conditional Use Permits.
•Questioned the type of entertainment that would be provided.
•Clarification regarding enforcement of the decibels levels for the
amplified music.
•Clarification regarding decibel levels allowed for this type of
establishment.
•Questioned a test period for this Conditional Use Permit.
7:58PM OPEN PUBLIC Steve and Julie Hauck,Applicant
HEARING •Commented on the staff report regarding the previous Conditional
Use Permit.
•Stated that the restaurant has had no previous complaints.
•Stated that they will agree to any review as part of the Conditional
Use Permit.
•Stated that dinner service is their primary business.
•Explained their interpretation of the amplified music and decibel
levels.
•Commented that the establishment is located underground,
therefore the sound is more contained.
•Commented on the conditions regarding hours of operation
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ITEM #26 Chris Verna
Continued •Supports the wine Cellar Application.
PUBLIC HEARING Andy Baugh
•Supports the Wine Cellar Application.
50 UNIVERSITY Eric Drew
AVENUE,STE.180 •Supports the Wine Cellar Application.
Randi Chen
•Supports the seating requested for the Wine Cellar.
•Questioned the hours of operation for the dance floor and music.
•Questioned imposing conditions and how they would be enforced.
Mr.Davis ,
•Stated that California Law stipulates every person is entitled to the
quiet enjoyment of their property.
•Supports dancing at the Wine Cellar.
Steve and Julie Hauck,Applicant
•Commented that they would like the freedom to have music and
dancing,but this activity would not be happening every night.
•Stated that they aGcept any reasonable conditions which would
CLOSE PUBLIC keep the Wine Cellar in good standing with the Town.
HEAING
8:28 PM COUNCIL •Questioned if decibel measurements have been taken outside at the
DISCUSSION property line.
•Questioned the location or staging for the musicians,and the
location of the exits in the restaurant.
•Clarification regarding the area to be used as a dan~e floor.
•Commented on the concerns of a Conditional Use Permit running
with the property.
•.Questioned what conditions could be added to ensure that the
restaurant will remain a "quality dining"establishment.
•Commented on preservation and safeguarding the community,
when granting a Conditional Use Permit.
•Questioned if applicant would agree to an annual reviews;outside
doors .to remain closed;amplification of music regarding decimal
levels at the property line;outside dining with no music;option of
leaving the wall between the seating to separate the dance floor;
and,restrictions on hours of operation.
•Questioned a condition of approval which would require the
applicant to purchase a noise meter.
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COUNCIL
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•Commented on meals served with the entertainment.
•Commented on stand alone bars verses restaurants.
•Stated that there were too many changes to the conditions for the
Council to consider at tonight's meeting.
•Commented on providing the dance floor for those who would like
to reserve the restaurant for private parties.
•Questioned if the intent was to change the nature of a "quality
dining"establishment by creating a seven night a week
entertainment venue or,is it focused on special events,such as a
party which would include dancing and live entertainment.
•Commented on setting a precedent for competitors to request
amplified music and dancing.
•Commented on the Town's desire to maintain the character of the
downtown·and discourage service of alcohol with no food.
•Commented regarding concerns about the hours of operation,and
suggested limiting hours to preserve a "quality dining"venue.
•Attempted to clarify applicant's desired hours of operation.
•Commented on enhancing the Wine Cellar as a "quality dining"
establishment and discouraging it from becoming night club.
•Questioned if staff could designate a certain amount of days per
year for dancing and entertainment.
Motion by Mr.Glickman to approve application and make the required
findings (attachment 1),and approve application subject to modified
conditions (attachment 2)with changes as follows:
•Condition #5 -meals are to be served till the closing hour,and
hours of operation to include:
1.Sunday thru Thursday till midnight
2.Friday and Saturday till 1:00 AM
•Condition #7 -no outdoor entertainment,amplified musical
entertainment is only permitted indoors.
•Condition #8 -Drop first two sentences and begin:after noise.
Pursuant to the noise ordinance,the exterior noise level shall be no
louder than as follows,measure from property line:
1.IPM to 10 PM -56 decibels
2.10PM to 6AM -51 decibels
3.6AM to IPM -52 decibels
•Condition #9 -Use of the dance floor will be limited to the hours
from 10PM to closing..
•Condition #12 -Log should be an automated system if available.
Seconded by Mr.Wasserman.
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9:20PM ITEM #26 •Questioned if applicant would find this motion acceptable.
Continued •Questioned condition #9 and flexibility to accommodate private
parties.
COUNCIL •Commented on keeping the dancing to the sarp.e hours as the
DISCUSSION amplified music with restriction on days of use.
•Would like to review condition and put a time limit on Conditional
50 UNIVERSITY Use Permit.
AVENUE,STE.180 •Commented on modifying condition #9 to limit dance floor to a
certain number of days per year.
•Suggested coming up with a use that would not require policing or,
monitoring.
•Suggested alternative language for condition #9 regarding the
dance floor which would include a IPM to closing.
•Maker of the Motion amended hours of operation to include:
1.Monday thru Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
2.Friday 11 :00 AM to 1:00 AM
3.Saturday 9:30 AM to 1:00 AM
4.Sunday 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
•Would like to see limited restrictions for the dance floor.
•.Commented on adding a sunset date to the Conditional Use Permit.
•Clarification on the special event process offered through the Los
Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
•Questioned if Council could give direction to staff for evaluation
.and have the evaluation returned to Council at a later date.
Reviewed Motion:
•Item #10 -Dance floor 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM..Hours of operation to remain the same.
Motion withdrawn.
Direction from Council:
•Council consensus to allow music and dancing with limitations.
•Would like to see conditions that would maintain the integrity of a
"quality dining"establishment.
•Staff to develop recommendations,from Council discussion this
evening,and the matter to be continued to August 1,2005.
9:56PM RECESS Meeting resumed at 10:01 PM.
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10:02 PM OTHER BUSINESS ITEM #27 (27-37)
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ITEM #27 Adopt Commercial Design Guidelines (from 4/18/05).
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COMMERCIAL
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
10:04 PM COUNCIL
COMMENTS
10:05 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC
COMMENT
10:05 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
10:15 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
No Council comments at this time.
No one spoke to this item.
Motion by Mr.Glickman to approve Commercial Design Guidelines with
changes as suggested in Council Report.
Seconded by Mr.Pirzynski.
•Commented that the purpose of pictures is to give clarity and
examples of the buildings.
•Commented that the guidelines should not have address references
without a photo.
•Commented that the text for historic references should remain.
•Commented that color provisions are appropriate.
•Stated that the awning guidelines are acceptable.
•Stated that the auto dealership guidelines are acceptable.
Carried unanimously.
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10:16 PM ITEM #28 ITEM #28
Approval of summary notes and action items for Town Council-Planning
APPROVAL OF Commission Retreat of April 27,2005,and consideration of structural
SUMMARY NOTES changes to the composition of the Planning Commission.
AND ACTION
ITEMS FROM
TOWN COUNCIL-
PLANNING
COMMISSION
RETREAT Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
10:18 PM COUNCIL •Commented that item #1 should refled "majority consensus"and
COMMENT item #2 should reflect "Council majority consensus."
•Clarification on Architect's report.
Motion by Mr.Pirzynski to approve the summary notes with changes to #1
and #2 to reflect "majority consensus:'
Seconded by Mr.Glickman.
10:22 PM MAYOR CALLED Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
10:23 PM ITEM #28 •Questioned Council consensus to reduce the Planning Commission
Continued.from 7 members to 5 members.
•Questioned support for reducing terms of office from 4 years to 2
COUNCIL years.
COMMENT •Would like input from the Planning Commission,and to explore
the issue more closely.
•Commented on a training program as a tool for a quality 4 year
term.
•Suggested keeping a 4 year term to enable commissioners to learn
and practice all the information and guidelines required of the
Planning Commission.
Council Direction:
•Keep the Planning Commission at 7 members.
•Explore term limit with input from current Planning
Commissioners.
•Explore an internship or shadowing program as well as a training
program for new members.
•Suggested revisiting the absentee policy for the Planning
Commission.
•Commented on emulating the Council's attendance record.
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Continued •Commented on the land use process in California and in Los
Gatos.
ACTION ITEMS •Commented on a memorandum from the Town Manager's Office
FROM TOWN relating to the Planning Commission Retreat.
COUNCIL-
PLANNING
COMMISSION
RETREAT -
PUBLIC
COMMENT
10:51 PM ITEM #29 ITEM #29
COUNCIL MATTERS
COUNCIL Mr.Glickman
MATTERS •Suggested that a staff liaison from the Youth Commission
periodically check with Council to ensure the success of the
Commission.
Mr.Wasserman
•Commented on the Bocce trophy returning to the Town of Los,
Gatos.
10:54 PM ITEM #30 ITEM #30 (30-28)
MANAGER MATTERS
MANAGER
MATTERS Discussion of guiding principles and options for setting service priorities.
DISCUSSION OF
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES AND
OPTIONS FOR
SETTING SERVICE
PRIORITIES Staff report made by Debra Figone.
10:58 PM COUNCIL •Commented ()n the struc.ture of step #1 and would like to see the
COMMENT issues explored and set priorities among Council before
establishing focus groups.
•Commented on formal and informal focus groups,and asked about
time and expense for these groups.
•Commended staff on the practices over the past 5 years to plan
ahead for the budget and continued services to the public.
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ITEM #30 Council direction:
Continued •Proceed with staff work and inventory for the services at the level
that staff feels appropriate and helpfuL
DISCUSSION OF •Return to Council with project as further development occurs .
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES AND
OPTIONS FOR
SETTING SERVICE
PRIORITIES
COUNCIL
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Jackie D.Rose,Deputy Clerk
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MarLyn J.Rasmussen,Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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