M 07-18-83JULY 18, 1983
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall at 7:40 p.m. in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Joanne Benjamin, Terrence J. Daily, Thomas J. Ferrito and Mayor Brent N.
Ventura.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Ventura stated Council met in closed session prior to the Council meeting and
discussed pending litigation and authorized the Attorney to file suit against the County
of Santa Clara for their non compliance with the Hillside plan.
APPOINTMENTS CULTURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION
Mayor Ventura stated the terms of Adolph Klein and Emma Rau, members of the
Cultural Resource Commission, have expired and both have reapplied for another 3
year term. Mrs. Benjamin moved for the reappointment of Mr. Klein and Emma Rau.
Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT LIBRARY BOARD
Mayor Ventura stated the term of John Smart, member of the Library Board, has
expired and Mr. Smart has applied for another 3 year term. Mrs. Benjamin moved for
the reappointment of Mr. Smart. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS(referral/file)
1. Letter from Forbes Mill Condominium Association regarding bridge maintenance.
Mr. Daily moved this be referred to staff to report to Council at meeting os August 1,
1983. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
2. Letter from TURN (Toward Utility Rate Normalization) request for funding. Mr. Daily
moved this be referred to staff for a report following TURN'S presentation to the West
Valley Mayors and Managers meeting scheduled for August 25, 1983. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
3. Notice from General Telephone Company regarding rate increase application. Mr.
Daily moved this be referred to the Mayor for recommendation. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Information for Council.
MONTHLY PLANNING REPORT
Mr. Daily moved to accept Planning Department/Planning commission monthly report
(including work priorities July through September, 1983). Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mr. Daily moved to accept staff recommendation on the County Referrals as follows:
1865-30-45-83S Soda Springs Rd. Noga Resubmittal 3-lot subdiv. No comment.
1946-32-54-83V Loma Vista Avenue Gorham Variance to reduce side yard
Recommended approval of the Variance and encourage the applicant and her
neighbor's to consider annexation to the Town.
1941-34-51-83B Sky Lane Acerman Second floor addition to the existing building
County has determined the application was unnecessary and matter has been dropped.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Mr. Daily moved Council approve Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion
for Vasona Station located at Knowles Drive and Winchester Boulevard. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
EROSION CONTROL POLICY
Mr. Daily moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt the erosion and sediment
control policy guidelines and instruct staff to disseminate them to applicants. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED AGENCIES NARCOTIC
ENFORCEMENT TEAM
Chief Acosta answered questions on the proposed agreement. After further discussion,
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-133 entitled, RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO YEAR COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH MEMBERS OF THE ALLIED AGENCIES NARCOTIC
ENFORCEMENT TEAM (AANET) FOR ASSISTANCE IN NARCOTIC TRAFFICKING
INVESTIGATIONS. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE RE CLUBS, LODGES FRATERNAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Mr. Daily moved to accept staff recommendation that the adoption of the ordinance
introduced June 20, 1983 should be continued to August 1, 1983. Mrs Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURED PROGRAM
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-134 entitled, A RESOLUTION
AMENDING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH GATES, MCDONALD & COMPANY and
authorize the Town Manager to execute an amendment to service agreement. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
SALARY POSITION & CONTROL FOR 1983-84
Mr. Daily moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 1983-135
entitled, A RESOLUTION AMENDING SCHEDULES OF POSITIONS AND SALARIES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
BONNIE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-136 entitled, RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATION-BONNIE LANE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, and establishing public hearing to be scheduled for August
15, 1983. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-137 entitled, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES FOR THE HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM, and authorize the
Town Manager to execute said agreement for architectural services with Twain Reed.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
RENTAL MEDIATION-ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Daily moved Council accept the annual report from Information and Referral
Services regarding the Los Gatos Mediation- July, 1982 through June 30, 1983. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF CAMBRIAN GOLD COURSE PROPERTY
Information for Council.
DEER PARK ROAD #1 ANNEXATION
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-138 entitled, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS DEER PARK ROAD NO. 1 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Mrs
benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
REQUEST CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING WESTERNER PRE-SCHOOL
Attorney Gallagher, representing Mrs. Storm, owner of Westerner Pre-School, spoke to
Council requesting the continuance of an appeal hearing scheduled for August 1, due to
Mrs. Storm being out of town. After some discussion, Mr. Daily moved the Public
Hearing for the Westerner Pre-School be continued to September 6, 1983. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Mr. Ferrito abstained and Mayor Ventura voted no. Motion
carried.
MINUTES
Mrs. Benjamin moved minutes of June 20, 1983 be approved as corrected. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Ferrito was absent from the room and
Mayor Ventura abstained due to absence from the June 20, 1983 meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (for action)
a. Letter from Randy Adams, Evanel Christian Fellowship, requesting permission to
hold a Christian Concert in the Town Plaza on July 23, 1983. Mrs. Benjamin questioned
the type of music and policy on use of Plaza for this type of religious program/ After
further discussion and without a set policy, Mrs. Benjamin moved request be granted.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito voting no.
b. Letter from Larry White, regarding request that street name be placed on parking lot
behind Village Lane. Staff reported that a street name should not be applied to non-
continuous portions of a street. Mr. Ferrito moved request be denied. Carried
unanimously.
c. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Petersen regarding request for revocable permit to use a
portion of the Wooded View right-of-way for construction of a masonry retaining wall,
driveway, entry walk and drainage improvements. After some discussion Mrs. Benjamin
moved to grant request and authorize the Director of Public Works to issue the
revocable permit. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
d. Letter from Carolyn Laub requesting refund of a Variance Application fee in the
amount of $500.00. Mrs. Laub spoke to Council on the request and the rule which she
feels exempted her from the necessity of the application fee. After further discussion,
Mrs. Benjamin moved to refund any balance of money that had not been used. Mayor
Ventura seconded. Motion fails on two to two vote. Mr. Daily moved to accept staff
recommendation and deny the request. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried by a vote of
three ayes. Mrs. Benjamin voting no.
e. Letter from Carmen C. Albada requesting a letter from Council supporting extension
of land conservation contract cancellation petition submitted to County of Santa Clara.
Mayor Ventura moved to oppose request until such time that the property is annexed to
the Town. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Motion dies. Kate Jones, legal advisor for Ms.
Alabada, was questioned as to whether her client would be willing to annex to the Town
if the Town granted or supported this extension. Ms. Jones stated she legally could not
answer the question. After further discussion regarding the extension and the time
schedule for the Board to act on this, Mr. Ferrito mad a substitute motion that Council
grant an extension to August 1. 1983 with the condition that the owner agree to annex
said property to the Town. Staff to send written, notification of this action to the Board
of Supervisors. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
f. Letter from Cheryl Silverstein, Director of Teen Health Plan, requested that the Town
consider authorization for the Town Attorney to provide legal assistance in the
incorporation of a separate, non-profit corporation and requesting additional funds in the
amount of $3,500 to cover incorporation expenses. Ms. Silverstein spoke to Council on
the request stating she wished to withdraw the request regarding Town Attorney
services as another Attorney has agreed to provide legal assistance at no cost.
Discussion was held on the request for the additional $3,500 when funds have already
been allocated to this program. After further discussion, Mr. Ferrito moved to accept
staff recommendation and deny the request for additional funds for the Teen Health
Place. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
g. Request from Mr. & Mrs. Mulvany for vacation of excess right-of-way of Saratoga
and Massol Avenues. George Tobin, Attorney representing Mrs. Mulvany, spoke to
Council on this matter and requested Council to waive all fees except the cost of
publication. After further discussion, Mr. Daily moved to accept staff recommendation
that Mrs. Mulvany does not have to pay the Town for the value of the land but should
pay the standard application fee of $200.00 for processing this abandonment; adopt
Resolution No. 1983-139 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE
EXCESS PORTION OF A PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE (275 Saratoga Avenue) FOR
PUBLIC ROAD PROPOSED; authorize the Town Clerk to set public hearing for August
15, 1983 and advertise said notice; refer the matter to the Planning Commission for
determination that the proposed vacation is consistent with the General Plan. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
h. Letter from San Jose Water Works regarding application No. 83-06-01 filed with the
Public Utilities Commission for an increase in rates of approximately 12.2% for 1984,
3.75% for 1985 and 3.6% for 1986. Mr. Ferrito moved staff be authorized to advise the
Public Utilities Commission that the Town received the notice of Rate Increase at a late
date and that the Town does wish to comment on the rate increase in writing prior to the
October 3, 1983 meeting. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
i. Letter from Jeff Fischer, Chairperson for the Fiesta Committee, requesting the use of
the Town Center Facilities on August 27th and 28th, 1983. Mrs. Benjamin moved
request be granted with the condition that all costs incurred by the Town in support of
these activities be reimbursed to the Town. Mayor Ventura seconded. Carried by a
vote of three ayes. Mr. Daily abstained.
JUNE PAYROLL
Mrs. Benjamin moved for approval of June, 1983 payroll. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
JUNE WARRANT DEMANDS
Mr. Daily moved for approval of June, 1983 warrant demands. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT
Mrs. Benjamin moved Council accept the Financial Status Reports for the month of
June 1983 from the Office of Town Clerk. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF TOWN PLAZA
Mayor Ventura suggested the possibility of Council establishing some guidelines
regarding use of the Town Plaza for religious groups. It was consensus of Council to
agendize this at a later date and request report from staff on legal issues involved.
APPEAL HANDICAPPED ACCESS REQUIREMENT FOR 27 E. MAIN STREET
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider the appeal of Building Official's decision regarding handicapped access
requirements for the proposed remodeling of the building at 27 E. Main Street. Mr. Joe
Sweeney, owner of the building, stated the building is designated as historical landmark
and feels to modify the doorways would be a hardship. Richard Ceglia, doing business
as J.J. Papanani's, 27 E. Main Street, also spoke on the issue. Mr. Jim Lewis
suggested that the doors be rehinged to swing in. Mr. Sweeney stated he could comply
with that suggestion. After further discussion, no one else wished to speak on this
matter. Mr. Ferrito moved hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously. Mr. Daily moved to grant an exception in accordance with Sec. 8-1308 of
the State Historical Building Code that compliance with the access regulation would
destroy significant historical fabric or historical aspects of the building with added
conditions that hardware on doors be changed and doors be rehinged to open in. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. The Town Attorney directed to draft
necessary resolution and present for Council consideration at the next meeting.
APPEAL HANDICAPPED ACCESS REQUIREMENT-110 CEDAR CREST PLACE
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing to
consider the appeal of Building Officials decision regarding handicapped access
requirements for the proposed addition to the poolhouse at 110 Cedar Crest Place.
Due to appellant not being present, Mr. Ferrito moved the hearing be continued to
August 1, 1983. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
SARATOGA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 283-GF
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing to
consider the necessity for condemnation of property for the widening of Saratoga
Avenue. Director of Public Works commented on the project and answered questions
by Council. After further discussion and no one from the audience wished to speak,
Mrs. Benjamin moved hearing be closed. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-140 entitled, RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY for condemnation of property for the widening of Saratoga Avenue. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. It was consensus of Council that the award
of the contract for the project be held for 30 days. This had been confirmed by bidders,
and is necessary because of lack of cooperative agreement with Caltrans. Mrs.
Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-141 entitled, RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH LINDA E. BALL AND ELMA ELIZABETH
BENEFIEL. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin moved
Council authorize Mayor and staff to work with Caltrans to expedite cooperative
agreement and to encourage them to permit the processing of the cooperative
agreement concurrently with the construction project. Mayor Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
SERVICE STATION
Mayor Ventura moved standards for gas stations and self serve stations be considered
by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
URGENCY ORDINANCE PRECLUDING SECOND UNITS
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing to
consider the extension of Urgency Interim Ordinance Precluding Second Units Under
Government Code Section 65852.2(c). The Town Attorney reported to Council
regarding necessity to adopt a new Urgency Ordinance extending the time of the
Ordinance. Carol Connirs, Los Gatos-Saratoga Board of Realtors, spoke in opposition
of Ordinance and pointing out what she feels are errors in the ordinance. The Town
Attorney did not agree. After further discussion, no one wished to speak on the issue.
Mr. Ferrito moved hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ferrito moved the reading be waived for URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING
INTERIM ORDINANCE PRECLUDING SECOND UNITS (GRANNY FLATS) UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE 6582.2(c). Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously. Clerk
read title. Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING
INTERIM ORDINANCE PRECLUDING SECOND UNITS (GRANNY FLATS) UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE 65852.2(c), with correction to section (b) to coincide with SB
1534 and extending the ordinance for 10 months. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Ventura declared a recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Harry Cohen, from audience, spoke to Council on the possibility of installation of water
fountain at Civic Center, bus stop next to Maple Lane near El Gato Penthouse and
cleaning up of the trail that leads to Lexington Dam.
Lucille Hogan, from the Cultural Resource Commission, spoke on the Brown Bag
Concerts and the possibility of turning this project over to the Chamber of Commerce for
coordination. Discussion was held on duties of the Commission and any conflict of
interest. Mr. Ferrito spoke on the possibility of having a joint meeting with the Cultural
Resource Commission and Council. It was consensus of Council that the Commission
be authorized to continue with the Brown Bag concerts as planned and staff will arrange
for a joint meeting in the near future.
Sam Sallitto spoke on Council's approval of allowing the Evangel Christian Fellowship to
use the Town Plaza for a Christian Concert on July 23, 1983. After some discussion, it
was consensus of Council that the Director of Parks be informed that Council only
approved the use of the grounds and no other facilities.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Mrs. Benjamin moved claim for damages filed on behalf of Lauren C. Scott be denied.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved claim for damages filed on behalf of Janet L. Wahrer be denied.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved claim for damages filed on behalf of Ruben and Cheryl Rios be
denied. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mrs. Benjamin moved claim for damages filed on behalf of Adelaide R. Roberts be
denied. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
LEGISLATION CABLE TV
The Town Attorney presented letter from William Marticorena of the firm Rutan &
Tucker, Attorney at Law, regarding AB 512 dealing with cable television franchising,
refranchising and antitrust immunity and SB 54 which prohibits the payment of franchise
fees in excess of one year. Discussion was held as to status of the bill. Mr. Ferrito
moved to direct the Attorney and Manager to follow the bill and contact William
Marticorena of any action needed and hold for further information. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH
Mr. Ferrito moved reading be waived for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-6
OF THE TOWN CODE TO PROHIBIT ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH. Mr. Daily
seconded. Carried unanimously. Clerk read title. Mr. Ferrito moved ordinance be
introduced. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPEAL-JACK-IN-THE-BOX HANDICAPPED REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-142 entitled, RESOLUTION
DENYING APPEAL FROM DECISION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL, 15771 Los Gatos
Boulevard, Jack-In-The-Box. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of three
ayes. Mayor Ventura abstained.
APPEAL C. B. HANNEGAN'S
Dan Gallagher, Attorney, spoke on behalf of C. B. Hannegan's appeal stating it was his
understanding the three month started June 6, 1983 (the time of the hearing) but this
resolution states three months from adoption of this resolution. Council agreed with Mr.
Gallagher. Mr. Ferrito moved to amend the Resolution to read under section 3, "Staff
shall furnish Council a report in three months similar to the report furnished on June 6,
1983 at which time the Council may schedule a further public hearing to consider
modification of the conditions set forth above". Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of
Resolution No. 1983-143 entitled, RESOLUTION MODIFYING CONDITIONS AND
CONTINUING HEARING ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION (208
Bachman ave.-C.B. Hannegan's) with amendments as stated above. Mr. Ferrito
seconded. Carried unanimously.
RENTAL MEDIATION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Town Attorney referred to letter from Attorney Maas' letter of July 5, 1983 regarding
policy issue of participation of members of RAC in hearings of specific cases. It was
consensus of Council that no action can be taken. Letter to be noted and filed. The
Town Attorney spoke on proposed ordinance regarding amendment to the Rent
Mediation Ordinance and the necessity to adopt the ordinance as an urgency
ordinance to allow tenants to file petitions regarding rent increases. Harryette Shuell
spoke on reasons for adopting the ordinance as an urgency ordinance. After discussion
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of (regular) Ordinance No. 1584 entitled, ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE TOWN CODE AS RECOMMENDED BY RENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Mayor Ventura questioned if he
was eligible to vote on said Ordinance. The Town Attorney informed Mayor Ventura he
is eligible to vote on said issue. Vote was unanimous on said motion. Discussion was
held regarding adoption of the ordinance as an urgency ordinance and Mr. Hays
presented the following amendments for said urgency ordinance.
1. Place the "urgency" in front of the title of the ordinance; and
2. Revise Section 6 to read as follows:
SECTION 6
"This ordinance is for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety,
in that it does not take effect immediately, both landlords and tenants will remain
confused and uncertain about their rights for an additional 30 days, thereby leading to
disputes and possible evictions that would otherwise be avoided. This ordinance shall
therefore take effect immediately. Within 15 days after this ordinance is adopted, the
Town Clerk shall cause it to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation
published and circulated in the Town. Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption (with amendments
stated above) of Ordinance No. 1584 entitled, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE TOWN CODE AS RECOMMENDED BY RENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
CODE VIOLATIONS DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Mayor Ventura moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1585 entitled, ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1-7 OF THE TOWN CODE TO DECLARE CODE VIOLATIONS
A PUBLIC NUISANCE. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously
LOS GATOS MEDIATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-144 entitled, RESOLUTION
AMENDING SECTION 1.02.01 OF THE LOS GATOS RENTAL MEDIATION
REGULATIONS, (these regulations will now correspond with said ordinance changes).
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor Ventura asked minutes reflect
that on Town Attorney's advise, he was eligible to vote on this issue.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ORDINANCE
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Ordinance No 1586 entitled, ORDINANCE
ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO THE TOWN CODE REGULATING STORAGE OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously. The Assistant
Town Manager stated that necessary amendments and fee schedules are being
reviewed at present and sill be coming up for adoption in the near future.
AMENDMENT TO LOBBYING CONTRACT WITH OCHOA, BARBOSA & SILLAS
Mr. Daily moved Council accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 1983-
145 entitled, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO LOBBYING
CONTRACT WITH OCHOA, BARBOSA & SILLAS (this amendment to reflect a total
cost of $20,000 for lobbying services); and authorize the transfer of $5,000 from
contingency to General Town administration for payment for lobbying service. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
PARK RESTORATION & URBAN REFORESTATION PROGRAM
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-146 entitled, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE
PARK RESTORATION AND URBAN RESTORATION PROGRAM. AUTHORIZE THE
TOWN TO CONTRACT WITH ABLE TREE SURGEONS FOR COMPLETION OF
CONTRACT WORK AND GIVES THE TOWN MANAGER AUTHORITY TO SIGN
APPROPRIATE CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF LOSE GATOS. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
BUS SERVICE REPORT
The Director of Public Works stated this was the additional Layover Sites demographic
report that Council had requested on May 16, 1983. Mr. Daily moved Council receive
report and continued any further action to January 1984. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF TOWN BRIDGES
Mayor Ventura moved Council accept staff recommendation and authorize staff to
obtain engineering survey of the Town's bridges and appropriate $10,000 from the Gas
Tax 2106 Fund for the study. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC DIVERTERS PROGRAM
The Director of Public Works gave a summary report on progress of said program,
stating the signal at Andrews and N. Santa Cruz Avenue will be completed
approximately on August 18, 1983. Explain the difficulty of getting approval of Caltrans.
After further discussion Mayor Ventura suggested the Town proceed with a public
hearing to be scheduled 30 days after completion of the signal. Mrs. Benjamin moved
this be agendized for meeting of September 19, 1983. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried
unanimously.
SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM PLAN
Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt the Local Solid Waste
Enforcement Program Plan and request a report on cost of curbside recycling. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
FEES-ARBITRATORS & MEDIATORS
Mr. Ferrito moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-147 entitled, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MEDIATION SERVICES CONTRACT SETTING NEW FEES FOR RENTAL
MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of three
ayes. Mayor Ventura abstained.
HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Mr. Ferrito moved for approval of changes and additions to the Housing Conservation
Program Guidelines which explains: 1)the process for terminating a client's loan and
the process for applicants who reapply after loan has been terminated: 3) conditions
for a client who is refinancing his home; and 4) other minor grammar amendments.
Number two (2) concerning unsecured loans was not approved. Mayor Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
AB 1659 COMMUNITY ENERGY AUTHORITY
It was consensus of Council to continue this until such time that Council receives a copy
of AB 1659.
TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Mrs. Benjamin spoke on traffic problems in area of Loma Alta, Vista Del Monte and
Englewood Avenue. She spoke on various neighborhood meetings that had been held
and that Police have stepped up enforcements in these areas. Mrs. Rae Schmuck
spoke on problems on Englewood Avenue. After further discussion it was consensus of
Council to continue this for 60 days and request staff to furnish a report on various
citations given, (the type of citations and number issued for each).
SB 142 TUOLUMNE RIVER
Mayor Ventura moved Council go on record in support of SB 142 and letter be directed
to various representatives. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
SB 1331-MONO LAKE NATIONAL MONUMENT
Mayor Ventura moved Council go on record in support of keeping Mono Lake a National
Monument and letters be sent to various representatives. Mr. Ferrito seconded.
Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.