M 11-15-82TOWN OF LOS GATOS
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 1982
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall at 7:30 p.m., in regular session.
roll CALL
PRESENT: Ruth Cannon, Thomas J. Ferrito Marlyn J. Rasmussen, Peter W. Siemens
and Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1982
Mrs. Rasmussen moved for adoption of the following: RESOLUTION NO 1982-207 A
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1982
WHEREAS, a general municipal election was held in the Town of Los Gatos on
Tuesday, the 2nd day of November, 1982, and was conducted in form and manner as
required by the law of the State of California governing the elections of General Law
Cities, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: The total number of registered voters was
17,031. The total number of votes cast was 12,277 including absentee ballots for three
(3) Councilmembers and one (1) advisory measure submitted to the voters.
That the names of the persons voted for, the offices for which they were voted, and the
number of votes received by each of said persons in each of said precincts, together
with the votes received by advisory measure, together with the absentee votes, together
with the whole number of votes which they received in the entire Town are as follows:
SEE CHART IN MINUTES
RESOLVED, therefore, that at the said general municipal election held in the Town of
Los Gatos, November 1,1982, the following persons were elected to the following
offices and advisory measure, respectively:
1. Joanne Benjamin, Terrence J. Daily and Thomas J. Ferrito were each elected a
member of the Town Council of the full term of four years.
2. Advisory Measure R Amending Transit Occupancy Tax Rate was passed by the
voters.
RESOLVED FURTHER
That the Clerk shall enter upon the records of this Council the results of said General
Municipal election and shall deliver to each person elected a Certificate of Election duly
signed and authenticated by her and shall impose the constitutional oath and have them
subscribe thereon, whereupon, they shall be inducted to the respective offices to which
they have been elected.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of November, 1982, by the following vote:
AYES COUNCILMEMBERS: Ruth Cannon, Thomas J. Ferrito, Marlyn J. Rasmussen,
Peter W. Siemens and Mayor Brent No. Ventura.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
ABSTAINING COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
Mayor Ventura seconded. Unanimously carried.
MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1982 AND NOVEMBER 2, 1982
Mayor Ventura requested correction of the October 25, 1982 minutes. Page 1,
SUBJECT-APPOINTMENT TO CULTURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION. First
sentence to read, "Jeanne Partridge and Mickie Benson were nominated for the
vacancy on said commission. Mickie Benson received the majority vote of Council".
Mayor Ventura requested correction correction of the November 1, 1982 minutes. Page
1, subject, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (for referral/file). Action on letter from
Pacific Telephone Company be, "Refer to staff for further investigation". Mr. Siemens
moved minutes of October 25, 1982 and November 1, 1982, be approved as corrected.
Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPEAL FORBES MILL
The Town Attorney, Mr. Hays, presented a draft of an agreement with which the
applicant should enter into the Town and this should be approved tonight along with the
Resolution granting said appeal. Mr. Ferrito stated he had had one correction in the
Resolution under Findings (b). Correction to read, "The lights on the plaza and the
fountain shall be kept on and maintained at all times during the hours of darkness." Mr.
Siemens requested findings (c) read, "The landscaping on the premise shall be
maintained in first class condition to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Parks."
Mr. Siemens moved for ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1982-208, as amended, entitled,
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION AND
APPROVING TIME EXTENSION WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS, approve said
agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the Town. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL STOP 'N GO
The Town Attorney presented Resolution denying the appeal with the findings listed as
stated by the Council at a previous meeting. Mr. Hays referred to a letter, from
Attorneys Berline , Cohen, and Biagini, received prior to the meeting stating they believe
there was not substantial evidence presented at the hearing to support the findings.
After some discussion, Mrs. Rasmussen moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-
209 entitled, RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION (445
Leigh Avenue, Stop 'n Go Market). Mr. Ferrito seconded. Unanimously carried.
OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS
The Town Clerk, Rose E. Aldag, gave the oath of office to the newly elected Council
members Joanne Benjamin, Terrance J. Daily, reelected Councilman Thomas J. Ferrito
and presented each Council member with a Certificate of Election. The new members
of Council spoke to the audience and introduced their families. Mrs. Cannon and Mr.
Siemens stepped down from their chairs. The new members were then seated.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION MRS. CANNON
Mrs. Rasmussen moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-210 entitled, A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING RUTH CANNON. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mayor Ventura then presented said Resolution to Mrs. Cannon and
commended her on her years of service to the Town and the community.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION MR. SIEMEN
Mrs. Rasmussen moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-211 entitled, A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING PETER W. SIEMENS. Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Unanimously carried. Mayor Ventura presented Mr. Siemens with the Resolution of
Commendation and commended Mr. Siemens for his service to the Town and the
community.
BID AWARD ROSS CREEK STORM DRAIN PROJECT 281-SD
Mrs. Rasmussen moved to accept staff recommendation and award the bid for Ross
Creek Storm Drain Project 281-SD to low bidder, Sanco Pipelines, Inc. in the amount of
$9,900.00; appropriate $10,400 from Storm Drain Basin #1 fund. Mayor Ventura
seconded. Unanimously carried.
PATCH TRUCK
Mr. Ferrito moved Council accept staff recommendation and reject the bid of South Bay
Ford Truck Sales in the amount of $54,542.08. This bid is significantly over the
estimate and staff feels that more competitive bids can be obtained by rebidding this
equipment. Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (for referral file)
A. Notice of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company's application to Public
Utilities Commission for a rate increase. Mr. Ferrito moved this be referred to staff for
follow-up information and specific recommendation at the meeting of December 6th,
1982. Mr. Daily seconded. Unanimously carried.
b. Letter from Juanita Smith , 841 Lilac Lane, opposing rezoning request of owner's of
the El Gato Shopping Center. Mr. Ferrito moved this be referred to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Daily seconded. Unanimously carried.
TRANSIT ASSIST AUDIT
Mr. Ferrito moved Council accept the completed audit of Transit Assist. Mr. Daily
seconded. Unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Information for Council.
KREINES & KREINES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT RE PREPARATION OF E.I.R.
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-212 entitled, RESOLUTION
MODIFYING AN AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TO PREPARE A
FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, and Mayor be authorized to execute
said agreement on behalf of the Town, (Das, Bate & Anderson property). Mr. Daily
seconded. Unanimously carried.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mr. Ferrito moved Council accept staff recommendations as follows:
240-26-52-78G-78CC-82P-82B
Single family dwelling Forward Town's recommendation regarding emergency access
to the County again.
825-32-56-79A Bascom at Mozart Halfhill Medical/Dental Building in Rt. 85 rt-o-wy
Council should indicate concurrence with the determination of the environmental
document to the County.
Mr. Daily seconded. Unanimously carried. Mr. Ferrito also requested that Council's
action on the various referrals be sent to Supervisor Suzanne Wilson.
NOTICE OF COMPLETIONS
Mr. Ferrito moved Council accept staff recommendation and approve the Certificate of
Acceptance and the Notice of Completion on the following:
a. Becton-Dickinson, 14300 Winchester Blvd.
b. Mid-Peninsula Coalition Housing Fund, Nicholson & Wilder.
Mr. Daily seconded. Unanimously carried.
LINDA AVENUE NO. 1 ANNEXATION
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-123 entitled, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS LINDA AVENUE NO. 1 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Mr. Daily
seconded. Unanimously carried.
BONNIE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 1982-214
entitled, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT
IMPROVEMENTS (Bonnie Lane Assessment District). Mr. Daily seconded.
Unanimously carried.
TAIT AVENUE TRAFFIC REPORT
Mr. Ferrito moved Council accept staff recommendation and Council not direct staff to
paint curbs red at the various intersections on Tait Avenue. Mr. Daily seconded.
Unanimously carried.
WINCHESTER BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 263-GF
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1982-215 entitled, RESOLUTION
APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS - PROJECT 263 GF, WINCHESTER
BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS. (This approves the right-of-way agreements with
Lillian N. Falcone and James Page; authorize staff to open escrow accounts with the
Title Company for these acquisitions and authorize staff to issue a revokable permit for
an encroachment of a building in to the public right-of-way). Mr. Daily seconded.
Unanimously carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (for action)
a. Letter from Arthur L. Smith objecting to use of public right-of-way for Winchester
Boulevard by Joseph and Mary Rose Corcoran. After some discussion, Mr. Ferrito
moved to accept staff recommendation and Council reaffirm their prior action
authorizing temporary use of Winchester Boulevard right-of way by Mr. and Mrs.
Corcoran on a revokable permit. Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried.
b. Letter from Boy Scout Troop 603, requesting permission to have a concession stand
in front of the Library on Saturday, December 4, 1982, during the annual Christmas
Parade. Mrs. Rasmussen moved request be granted. Mr. Daily seconded.
Unanimously carried. It was noted there would be no cost to the Town for this said
event.
c. Notice from Pacific Gas and Electric of amended application requesting rate
increase. Mr. Ferrito moved to note and file. Mayor Ventura seconded. Unanimously
carried.
OCTOBER WARRANT DEMANDS & FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mrs. Rasmussen moved to approve the warrants for October in the amount of
$401,803.17 and accept the financial reports for the month of October. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Unanimously carried.
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RENTAL FEES
Lucille Hogan, Chairwoman of the Cultural Resource Commission, spoke to Council
requesting a waiver for rental fees for the use of the use of the Neighborhood Center
for December 10,11, and 12, 1982. This is to enable the Valley Institute of Theatre Arts,
co-sponsored by the Cultural Resource Commission and the Chamber of Commerce, to
hold yuletide receptions before each performance of "An Old Fashioned Christmas",
being presented at the Los Gatos High School. Mr. Thompson, 126 Charter Oaks,
spoke in support of the event and urged Council's approval. After some discussion,
Mrs. Rasmussen moved request be granted. Mayor Ventura seconded. Unanimously
carried.
HCDA NINTH YEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing for the HCDA Ninth Year Project Proposal. Speaking on the project proposals
as presented by staff, were Russell Louthian, Chairman of the Community Services and
Development Commission; Linda Smith, Community Housing Developers Executive
Director; Jeanette McNeely, President of the Live Oak Adult Day Care Center; Jim
Lewis and Jo Bartlett. Discussion was held on the possibility of Saratoga matching
funds with Los Gatos to make Los Gatos High School facilities accessible to
handicapped. No one in the audience wished to speak on this issue. After further
discussion, Mrs. Rasmussen moved hearing be closed. Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Unanimously carried. Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation approving the
following project proposals (at their recommended funding levels), and authorized their
submittal to the Urban County by November 30, 1982.
Project Town's Discretionary Funds County;s Competitive Pool
Community Housing Dev $35,000.00 $65,000.00
Senior Citizen Group Home
Community Handicapped $37,000.00 -0-
Access Project
Los Gatos Housing 90,000.00 -0-
Conservation Program
Live Oak Adult Day 7,500.00 -0-
Care Center
Youth Employment Program 10,000.00 -0-
Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried. Discussion was held on the use of
$29,350 left in the contingency fund and whether these funds could be carried over from
the eighth to the ninth year. Jill Cody stated this could be done. Mayor Ventura moved
that one-half of the remaining contingency funds be allocated to Community Housing
Developers/Senior Citizen Group and the remaining balance be allocated to be split
evenly between the High School for handicapped access and for curb cuts. Motion dies
for lack of a second. Mr. Ferrito referred to Item b, staff recommendation of allocating
$20,500, of the current eighth year contingency funds to the Los Gatos Joint Union High
School District and the balance of $8,835 be designated to the Eighth Year curb-cuts
activity. Mr. Ferrito moved to modify Item B by (1) apply the funds through #8 on the
curb-cut priority list and then the High School list number 10, 9, 3, 8, 11 and 4 with two
conditions as follows:
1. The High School District contribute their $10,000 per year over three year period,
and
2. They secure equal funding from Saratoga.
Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Carried by four ayes. Mayor Ventura voting no.
FAMILY WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mrs. Emma Vargo, representing the West Valley Federated Women's Club of San Jose
requested the Mayor of Los Gatos to proclaim November 21st through 27th, 1982 as
FAMILY WEEK. Request was granted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (for action)
Letter from Carolyn N. Laub, 15 Orchard Street, requesting street improvements to
Orchard Street. Mr. Robert Windler, Claire Dudley and Sam Laub spoke on the poor
condition of the street. After further discussion, Mrs. Rasmussen moved to accept staff
recommendation and direct staff to advise residents of Orchard Street that the Town will
consider this request during the 1983-84 budget process and consideration will be
based on participation by the property owner's in the cost of the work. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Unanimously carried.
RECESS
Mayor declared a recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
Barbara Reed, President of the Chamber of Commerce, congratulated the newly
elected Council members.
APPEAL HANDICAPPED ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 15861 WINCHESTER
BOULEVARD
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public
hearing of Building Official's decision concerning handicapped access requirements at
15861 Winchester Boulevard. Dr. McCleve, stated the addition being made to the
building would not be used by patients and would only be extra office space for Doctors.
Dr. McCleve stated due to high financial costs for these requirements it would not be
feasible and claims hardship. No one else in the audience wished to speak on this
issue. Mr. Ferrito moved public hearing be closed. Mrs. Rasmussen seconded.
Unanimously carried. After further discussion, Mr. Ferrito moved Council grant the
appeal as the improvements proposed will not be any intensification of use and the high
financial cost for handicapped access requirements is an unreasonable hardship. Mrs.
Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried. The Town Attorney to prepare necessary
Resolution stating the findings and present said Resolution at the next meeting.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Vlamis spoke to Council regarding proposed parking District 4 and the lack of
records kept by TAC.
PUSHCART ORDINANCE
The Town Attorney presented Council with proposed ordinance banning pushcarts
except at special community events. For the benefit of the two new Council members,
Mayor Ventura gave a summary of various studies by sub-committee and the Chamber
with regards to regulating and monitoring the pushcarts, and stated the result is the
proposed Ordinance. Mayor Ventura moved this be continued to January 3rd, 1983.
Staff to furnish the two newly elected Council members with previous staff reports,
proposed ordinances and anything pertaining to this issue. Mrs. Rasmussen seconded.
Unanimously carried. It was consensus of Council no business licenses will be issued
until a decision if made on January 3rd, 1983.
EXTENSION OR TERMINATION RENTAL MEDIATION ORDINANCE
As authorized by the Town Council the Town Attorney presented Council with alternate
Ordinances regarding the Extension of Rent Mediation Ordinance or the Termination of
said Ordinance. Mr. Ferrito stated he would intend, after a motion to waive the reading,
for introduction of Ordinance that would repeal Section 24.10.025 (this extends the Rent
Mediation Ordinance). Mr. Ferrito moved reading be waived for ORDINANCE
REPEALING SECTION 24.10.025 OF THE TOWN CODE AND THEREBY
EXTENDING CHAPTER 24 INDEFINETLY. Mr. Daily seconded. Unanimously carried.
Clerk read title. Mr. Ferrito moved for introduction of the Ordinance. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mrs. Rasmussen voting no and Mayor
Ventura abstained.
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT LOT DIVISION ON LAUREL AVENUE
Mrs. Rasmussen moved to accept staff recommendation and approve supplemental
agreement which provides for the following:
1. Approves a 6 month extension of time to Mr. Allen's contract with the Town for
installation of street improvements on Laurel Avenue (with a possible option of another
3 month extension if there is extensive rains).
2. Permits occupancy of Mr. Allen's new residence on Laurel Avenue when, in the
opinion of the Town Engineer and Building Official, it is sage and habitable.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Unanimously carried. Mr. Allen spoke on the problems
causing him to request said extension.
SETTLEMENT OF ELKS CLUB CONTRACT
Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and reject the offer of the Elk's Lodge
to pay only the $5,600.00, waiving the interest due and authorize staff to negotiate an
extension of no more than (1) year to the contract for payment of the full principal plus
interest (total, $8,289.37), plus interest from July 10, 1982 at a rate equal to the average
rate currently received on Town investments. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried
unanimously.
SAN BENITO ANDREWS STREET DIVERTERS
Staff reported that a hearing is scheduled for February 7, 1983, at the end of the
prescribed 90 day trial period to review the effectiveness of the traffic diverters.
Speaking in opposition of the installed diverters were Dr. Rashkis, Dr. Murray, B.
James, Ms. Ross, George Surmeir, Suzanne Werner and Lois Malleson. They had
suggestions of installation of a traffic light at Andrews and Santa Cruz or possibility of
stop signs being installed at each intersection to cut down on speeding. After further
discussion, Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and schedule hearing for
February 7, 1983, to review effectiveness of the traffic diverters. Mrs. Rasmussen
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Daily abstained. Mayor Ventura moved
that no later than February 1, 1983, a staff report be prepared and given to Council as
to cost and feasibility of installing a signal light at Andrews and Santa Cruz Avenue.
Also, a proposal for alternate diverter scheme leaving Andrews Street a two-way street
with blockades being on San Benito and stop signs being installed at each intersection
on San Benito. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
ROUTE 85 INTERIM POLICY BOARD REPORT
Mrs. Rasmussen moved to accept staff recommendation and Council authorize the
Mayor to write to CalTrans advising them the Council has considered the proposed
funding for the Route 85 Alternatives Analysis Study and agreed, in concept, to
participate in conjunction with the other cities, in proposed funding of the study over a
three year period. Mr. Daily seconded. Unanimously carried.
81-82 AUDIT REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THROUGH 6/30/82
Mr. Stoops, Town Treasurer, spoke to Council regarding the auditors report, stating he
feels the report is not clear and request Council consideration to terminate contract with
said auditors. The Town Manager stated there is one year left on the contract with
present auditors. Mr. Ferrito suggested the Town Manager and Treasurer prepare a
report for Council on what options are available and what the ramifications would be on
terminating said contract. After further discussion Mr. Daily moved to accept the
Financial Statement for June 30, 1983, as presented. Council direct staff to furnish
Council, at their next meeting, with a report containing information to the various options
open to Council. Mrs. Rasmussen seconded. Unanimously carried.
MEMO ON ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES
Discussion was held on the audit memorandum on accounting procedures and internal
controls. The Town Manager reported there was no unanimous agreement among the
Manager, Clerk and Treasurer regarding the segregation of cash duties. After some
discussion, Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and refer to Council
subcommittee (Mayor Ventura and Mrs. Rasmussen), Treasurer, Clerk and Manager for
review with a report back to Council within 90 days. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Unanimously carried.
AUDIT MEMO ACCOUNTING
The Town Manager referred to the balance of the memorandum on accounting
procedures regarding Property and Equipment; Fixed Asset Retirements; Fixed Asset
Capitalization Policy; Transit Assist Program; Deposit Fund; CETA Fund; Recording
Audit Adjustments and Prior Year Recommendation. Mrs. Rasmussen moved to accept
the various staff recommendations on the account procedures. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Unanimously carried.
CONTINUANCE OF MEETING
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council continue meeting past midnight to finish tonights agenda.
Mayor Ventura seconded. Unanimously carried.
FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
Mrs. Rasmussen moved to accept staff recommendation on the First Quarter Budget
Report. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Unanimously carried.
PERSONNEL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
The Town Manager referred to report regarding amendments to Chapter 21 of the Town
code. These amendments would exempt Confidential Employees as designated in the
Personnel Rules and Management Compensation Plan, from the Civil Service System.
Provide a guaranteed right to employees transferred from a Civil Service position to an
exempt position the right to return to their former Civil Service Position and provide that
any employee of the Town may apply for a promotional exam. Mrs. Rasmussen moved
reading be waived for ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE TOWN CODE
TO (1) STATE THAT CONFIDENTIAL AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AS
DESIGNATED IN THE PERSONNEL RULES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CIVIL
SERVICES (SEC. 21-2(F); (2) PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES TRANSFERRED FROM
A CIVIL (COMPETITIVE SERVICE POSITION TO AN EXEMPT POSITION ARE
GUARANTEED THE RIGHT TO RETURN TO THEIR FORMER CIVIL SERVICE
POSITION (SEC. 21-31); AND (3) PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TOWN
MAY APPLY FOR A PROMOTIONAL EXAM (SEC. 21-13.5). Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Unanimously carried. Clerk read title. Mrs. Rasmussen moved Ordinance be
introduced. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Unanimously carried.
TOWN PURCHASE PG&E LAND
Mrs. Rasmussen moved Council authorize staff to negotiate with PG&E for land
currently occupied by the Town Recycling Center. Mayor Ventura seconded.
Unanimously carried.
CONSTRUCTION TAX AMENDMENT
Mr. Ferrito moved reading be waived for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15
OF THE TOWN CODE RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION TAX. Mayor Ventura
seconded. Unanimously carried. Town Clerk read title. Mrs. Rasmussen moved
ordinance be introduced. Mayor Ventura seconded. Unanimously carried.
ORDINANCE SOLAR PROGRAM
Mr. Ferrito moved reading be waived for an AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY PROGRAM. Mr. Daily seconded. Unanimously carried.
Town Clerk read title. Mr. Ferrito moved Ordinance be introduced. Mayor Ventura
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mrs. Rasmussen voting no.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
The Following appointments were made by Mayor Ventura:
Association of Bay Area Governments Joanne Benjamin (Rep) Terry Daily (Alt)
County Sanitation District No. 4 Brent N. Ventura (Rep) Joanne Benjamin (Alt)
Co. Water Conservation Advisory Comm. Marlyn J. Rasmussen (Rep) Joanne
Benjamin (Alt)
C. Transportation Policy Committee Brent N. Ventura (Rep) Marlyn J. Rasmussen (Alt)
Inter-City Council Joanne Benjamin (Rep) Marlyn J. Rasmussen (Alt)
Intergovernmental Council Thomas J. Ferrito (Rep) Brent N. Ventura (Alt)
HCD/CAC COMMITTEE Terrence J. Daily (Rep) Thomas J. Ferrito (Alt)
Live Oak Nutrition Board Brent N. Ventura (Rep) Thomas J. Ferrito (Alt)
Central Fire Board of Commissioners Peninsula Division/League of Ca. Cities
Terrence J. Daily (Rep) Marlyn J. Rasmussen (Rep) Terance J. Daily (Alt)
Bay Area Air Quality Maintenance Board Thomas J. Ferrito (Rep)
GTE FRANCHISE
Discussion was held and Town Attorney authorized to get more information and be
discussed at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 12:30 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 12:45 a.m.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ventura stated, in closed session meeting, Council discussed potential litigation
and by a three to two vote. Council authorized the expenditure of up to $500.00,
regarding potential litigation in the Toll House issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Rasmussen moved meeting be adjourned at 12:50 a.m. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.