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M 12-17-84TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA DECEMBER 17, 1984 TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY The Town Council and the Parking Authority met in a joint session in the Council Chambers of the Town hall at 7:35 p.m., in regular session. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent N. Ventura, and Mayor Joanne Benjamin. ABSENT:Terrence J. Daily. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Given by all in attendance. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Benjamin stated labor relations were discussed in the Closed Session. EX AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Ventura requested ex-agenda item regarding the Vasona Light Rail Line Analysis Study be added as item number 34. Mr. Ferrito requested prohibition of alcoholic beverage and convenience grocery sales in service stations, be added as ex-agenda item number 35. BID AWARD TRAILER-MOUNTED PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR Mr. Carlson moved to award the bid to Ingersoll Rand equipment Sales for the purchase of one Trailer-Mounted Portable Air Compressor in the amount of $11,798.66. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. BID AWARD PROJECT 268-CT INSTALL ELECTROLIERS ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE DISTRICT 83-1 Mr. Carlson moved to award the contract to Howard Electric, Inc., in the amount of $14,504.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on behalf of the Town. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (referral/file() a.Letter from Richard and May Belle Gaines regarding the sewer lateral connection at 340 Johnson Avenue. Mr.Carlson moved to refer to staff for a report on January 7, 1985. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. b.Letter from Don Gartman of the Santa Clara County Medical Society regarding pedestrian safety. Mr. Carlson moved to refer to staff for incorporation in pedestrian safety report at the January 7, 1985 Council meeting. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. c.Letter from Russell Louthian regarding his resignation from the Community Services Commission. Mr. Carlson moved to refer to staff for a preparation of Resolution of Commendation and accept the resignation with regret. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Interviews for vacancies on the Community Services Commission are scheduled for January 7, 1985. d.Letter from Ray Noble regarding construction of an independent living facility for the elderly on Terreno de Flores Lane. Mayor Benjamin requested a letter of explanation be written to Mr. Noble. e.Letter from Dan Simons regarding the traffic signal at Kennedy Road and Los Gatos Boulevard. Note and file. f.Letter from C. Yvette regarding the bus stop at saratoga Avenue and San Benito Avenue. Mr. Carlson moved to refer to staff for report on January 7, 1985 Council meeting. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. PARKING COMMISSION - PARKING REPORT Council informational report. SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council informational report. SHANNON - ROBERTS ROADS BICYCLE SAFETY Council informational report. STREET NAME CHANGE TO ANGEL COURT Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-222 entitled, A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CHANGING THE NAME OF A CERTAIN STREET. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. TOLL HOUSE HOTEL 120 S. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE Mr. Carlson moved to adopt, as amended, Resolution No. 1984-223 entitled, RESOLUTION DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REVOKING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING (120 South Santa Cruz Avenue - Toll House Hotel). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. At the request of Mr. Carlson the wording, of lb in the Resolution, ". . The Toll House Hotel representative lied to the Planning Commission" was deleted. EXECUTIVE SESSION TAPINGS Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-224 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SETTING A RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN TAPE RECORDINGS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL CLOSED SESSIONS, APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF SUCH RECORDS UPON THE EXPIRATION OF SAID RETENTION. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito voted no. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION SUSAN LASSETTER Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-225 entitled, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING SUSAN LASSETTER. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. APPEAL - 400 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD (HIGGINS) Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-226 entitled, RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION AND VARIANCE APPLICATION (400 Blossom Hill Road --William L. Higgins). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. STREET IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT - HYTEK MICROSYSTEMS, INC. (980 UNIVERSITY) Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-227 entitled, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH HYTEK MICROSYSTEMS, INCORPORATED; and authorize the Mayor to sign for the Town. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. TOWN TREASURER COMPENSATION Mr. Carlson moved to adopt, as amended, Resolution No. 1984-228 entitled, A RESOLUTION RESCINDING TOWN RESOLUTION 1982-112 AND 1984-203 ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE TOWN TREASURER. Mr. ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM Mr. Carlson moved to adopt Ordinance 1634 entitled, ORDINANCE AMENDING TOWN CODE SECTION 17-9 TO PROVIDE THAT VIOLATION THEREOF IS A MISDEMEANOR. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. LOS GATOS BLVD./LOMA ALTA AVE. - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 302 Discussion was held on the concept plans for the improvements to the intersection of Los Gatos Boulevard and Loma Alta Avenue. Mr. Richard Gaines, 340 Johnson Avenue, a resident of the area spoke on his concerns. After further discussion it was consensus of Council to return for further study on a signal or three way stop at the intersection and also ideas on what the hill will look like. LOS GATOS BLVD. ST IMPROVEMENTS Discussion was held on the concept plans of Los Gatos Boulevard street improvements at Van Meter School and the Los Gatos Convalescent Hospital. It was consensus of Council to return this item to staff for further study on the completion of the landscaping and the Median to Magneson Loop. CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE - 335 N. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE Mr. Carlson moved to authorize the Mayor to execute and the Town Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and Certificate of Acceptance for 335 N. Santa Cruz Avenue (Cornish & Carey). Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE - TRACT 7656 (ANGEL) Withdrawn from the agenda. COUNTY REFERRALS No County Referrals were received for the December 17, 1984 Council meeting. The County General Plan Amendment dealing with Hillside Density is a council progress report only. MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1984 Mr. Ferrito requested the following clarification on Page 7, Subject Town treasurer's Compensation, fourth line from June of 1982 to be added to read Resolution 1982-112 set the treasurer's salary at $9,285.00 and provides that if ". . the present encumbent of either office retire or otherwise cease holding office, and a new officer be elected or appointed, the starting salary shall be a figure which, after six 5% salary steps, would equal the compensation of the current encumbents. The Council shall retain complete descretion on the size and timing of such salary steps." The vote on Resolution No. 1982-112 was three to two. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Ventura voted no. Mr. Ventura requested that on Page 6, Subject Appeal 400 Blossom Hill Road (Higgins) add after impact at one time", and avoid a phased development." Mr. Ventura moved approval of the December 3, 1984 minutes as amended. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (for action) a.Application No. 84-11-054, from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, requesting the PUC for an increase in rates. Mr. Ventura moved to oppose the PG&E rate increase application 84-11-054. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. Opposition would be consistent with prior Town Council action concerning PG&E rate increase applications. NOVEMBER, 1984 WARRANT DEMANDS Mr. Carlson moved to approve the November, 1984 Warrant Demands in the amount of $424,337.19. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. NOVEMBER, 1984 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Mr. Carlson moved to approve the November, 1984 Financial Statement. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. DECEMBER 7, 1984 SPECIAL PAYROLL Mr. Carlson moved to approve the December 7, 1984 Special Payroll in the amount of $43,546.70. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. HCDA HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM - CASH REPORT OCTOBER Mr. Carlson moved to accept the HCDA Housing Conservation Program Cash Report for October, 1984 from the Town Treasurer. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. HCDA HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM - CASH REPORT NOVEMBER Mr. Carlson moved to accept the HCDA Housing Conservation Program Cash Report for November, 1984 from the Town Treasurer. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT NOVEMBER Removed from the agenda. APPEAL - GTE MOBILNET CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT U-84-19 John P. Kelly representing GTE requested the public hearing be continued to the January 22, 1985 Council meeting. Mr. Ferrito moved to grant GTE's request to continue their appeal to the January 22, 1985 Council meeting. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS URGENCY ORDINANCE RELATING TO STORAGE Mr. Ferrito moved to waive the reading for AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 35 OF THE TOWN CODE RELATING TO THE STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TO CONFORM TO RECENT STATE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6.7 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Deputy Clerk read title. Mr. Ferrito moved Urgency Ordinance be introduced. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito moved to adopt, as amended, Ordinance No. 1635 entitled, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 35 OF THE TOWN CODE RELATING TO THE STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TO CONFORM TO RECENT STATE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6.7 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. PROFESSIONAL & SEMIPROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS BUSINESS LICENSE CLARIFICATION Mr. Carlson moved to waive the reading for AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE TOWN CODE CLARIFYING THE LIST OF PROFESSIONAL AND SEMIPROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS. Mayor Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Deputy Clerk read title. Mr. Carlson moved Ordinance be introduced. Mayor Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of two ayes. Mr. Ferrito and Mr. Ventura abstained and Mr. Daily was absent. COMPENSATION ELECTED OFFICIALS & ANNUAL REVIEW There was Council discussion on salary setting authority of the Town Council concerning the elected position of the Town Clerk and Treasurer. Mr. Ventura fells the salary should be set for the four year term. Mayor Benjamin agrees that the Treasurer's salary should be reviewed six months prior to the filing date of the election. It was consensus of Council to discuss this item with the Clerk and Treasurer before action is taken. GENERAL PLAN GP-83-1 AND EIR-83-1 It was consensus of Council to continue this item to the January 7, 1985 Council meeting for consideration by a full Council. ANNUAL INSURANCE RENEWAL Mr. Mora gave his report. Mr. Mort Levinson, Vice-President of Levinson Brothers Insurance, answered Council's questions. Mr. Ferrito moved to approve the proposed insurance coverage for 1985 and approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $75,000.00. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. POLICE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT Mr. Ferrito moved to approve the purchase of a replacement for a police vehicle from Swanson Ford in the amount of $12,125.00. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. TRANSFER PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION Mr. Ferrito moved to adopt Resolution No. 1984-229 entitled, RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. VASONA LIGHT RAIL LINE ANALYSIS STUDY Mr. Ventura reported that at the meeting of the Transportation 2000 there was discussion to extend the light rail system to Lexington. There was also discussion on terminating the system at Saratoga Avenue or Courtside. Mr. Ventura moved that Council request the Mayor to draft a letter to Transportation 2000 Committee requesting that the extension of the Vasona Light Rail Line up to Lexington be studied as one of the alternatives. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. PROHIBITING ALCOHOL AND CONVENIENCE SALES SERVICE STATIONS Mr. Ferrito moved to refer the question of prohibition of alcohol beverages and convenience grocery sales at service stations to the Planning Commission for the consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Carlson moved meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. ATTEST: Rebecca L. Yates Sr. Deputy Clerk