1991-223-Amending Resolution 1991-156 Increasing The Number Of Community Memebers On The Trails CommitteeRESOLUTION 1991 -223
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING RESOLUTION 1991 -156
INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS
ON THE TRAILS COMMITTEE
RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, that the Town Council hereby amends
the resolution that formally established the Trails Committee to allow for an increased number of community
members. The Committee shall be advisory to the Planning Commission and shall operate in the manner
hereinafter prescribed.
1. Appointment and terms of office.
The Trails Committee shall consist of nine members: one (1) Council member, one (1) Planning Commission
member, one (1) Park Commission member and six (6) Community members. The Community members
shall be appointed by the Town Council; the Planning Commission and Park Commission members shall
be appointed by the Planning and Park Commission Chair and affirmed by the Town Council. The Council
Member shall be appointed by the Mayor and affirmed by the Town Council. The term of office of the two
(2) Community members of the Committee shall be four (4) years and until their successors are appointed
and qualify; provided that the terms of two (2) Community members shall end as follows: 1993, 1994 and
1995. Lots shall be drawn to determine which of the members shall fill which initial terms. Terms begin on
October 1st.
2. Removal of Public members: absence of members.
The removal of public members and the absence of members shall be governed in accordance with the rules
established in the latest Town Council resolution concerning duties of members of Boards and Commissions
of the Town of Los Gatos. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by a majority vote of the Town Council,
and shall be for the unexpired term of the office vacated.
3. Meetings: quorums: officers.
The Trails Committee shall hold regular meetings at least once a month, and such other meetings as it
deems necessary or expedient. Special meetings shall be held by the Committee to avoid any delay of an
application being considered by the Planning Commission. A majority of the Trails Committee shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the Committee. The Committee shall
elect a chair and vice - chair, both of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Committee. Terms of office shall
be for one year and shall begin on October 1 st and continue through September 30 of the following year.
4. Powers and Duties.
The duties of the Trails Committee shall be to report to, consult with, and provide assistance to the Planning
Commission as provided in Section 4.24.100 of the Town Zoning Ordinance. The Committee must report
to the Planning Commission prior to any Commission meeting scheduled to discuss an item relating to Town
policy regarding trails. The primary focus of the Committee shall be to develop recommendations
concerning the following:
a. Trail Standards
b. Acquisition /construction Program
C. Maintenance Program
5. Resolution not to affect powers of Town Council or Planning Commission.
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the Town
Council or Planning Commission, or as a delegation to the Trails Committee of any of the authority or
discretionary powers vested and imposed by law in such bodies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held
on October 7, 1991 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton
Mayor Brent N. Ventura
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Eric D. Carlson, Joanne Benjamin
ABSTAIN: vo��
SIGNED: �iJ! / ,
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
EST:
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GAT
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA