M 07-02-84TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
JULY 2, 1984
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the
Town Hall at 7:45 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Brent N. Ventura and
Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito.
ABSENT:Terrence J. Daily.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
APPOINTMENTS COMMUNITY SERVICES (2) VACANCIES
Mayor Ferrito referred to two vacancies on the Community Services Commission.
An application was received from Mr. Roy Shelden. Due to Mr. Shelden not
being available for interview Mr. Carlson moved Clerk readvertise for the
vacancies and schedule interviews for August 6, 1984. Mr. Shelden's application
to remain on file and abe considered on August 6, 1984. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS CULTURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION (2) VACANCIES
Mayor Ferrito referred to two vacancies on the Cultural Resource Commission
stating applications had been received from John Finsand and Janie Briggs. Mr.
Finsand was interviewed prior to the meeting. Mrs. Briggs was not present for
interviewing. Mrs. Benjamin moved for reappointment of John Finsand to said
Commission. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to direct Clerk to readvertise for the other vacancy and schedule
interviews for August 6, 1984. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS LIBRARY BOARD (2) VACANCIES
Mayor Ferrito stated there were two vacancies and only one application received.
Mr. Ventura moved for the reappointment of Una Michaelsen. Clerk to advertise
for the other vacancy and schedule interviews for August 6, 1984. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS LOS GATOS TOWN RETIREMENT BOARD (3) VACANCIES
Mayor Ferrito stated there were three vacancies and only one applicant. Mr.
Mattison had been interviewed prior to the meeting. Town Manager had been
instructed to find other alternatives to take care of the employees in the Los
Gatos Retirement Plan regarding the joining of the State Retirement Plan. Mr.
Carlson moved this appointment be continued to September 17, 1984 to allow
time to contact PERS and have a report. Mr. Mattison's application will be held
on file and Clerk will readvertise for other vacancies. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION (3) ADULT MEMBERS
Mayor Ferrito stated there were three vacancies for adult members to the Youth
Advisory Commission. All were interviewed prior to the meeting. Mrs. Benjamin
moved for the appointment of Thomas J. Ahearn, Janet Anderson and Gilda
Forrester as Youth Advisory Commission adult members and it was noted the
Youth member interviews will be held in September. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Ferrito stated Council had met in Closed Session prior to the Council
meeting and discussed litigation and personnel matters.
BID AWARD PROJECT 297 ORCHARD STREET IMPROVEMENT
Staff reported that on June 6, 1984 five bids were received ranging from low bid
of $28, 338.90 subject to the following:
Approval of a contract change order reducing the scope of the work to
$16,730.05 as Town is in receipt of agreements with the property owners
agreeing to share in the cost of the work and appropriate $1,300.00 to
supplement funds already budgeted for this project.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council information.
4 WAY STOP MASSOL AND NICHOLSON AVE.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
1984-102 entitled, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF MASSOL AVENUE AND NICHOLSON AVENUE. Mr.
Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
STOP SIGN ON BAYVIEW AT BEAN AVENUES
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-103 entitled,
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STOP FOR NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON
BAYVIEW AVENUE AT BEAN AVENUE. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
TOWN RETIREMENT PLAN - ADMINISTRATIVE COST
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-104 entitled, A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES FOR
THE TOWN RETIREMENT PLAN FOR FY 1984-85. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF COMPLETIONS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and approve the Notice of
Completion and Certificate of Acceptance on the following:
Saratoga Avenue Improvements - Project 283
Montclair Storm Drain - Project 262
Los Gatos Boulevard Interconnect, Phase II
Authorize the Mayor to execute said documents and the Town Clerk to record
same. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION LOS GATOS VILLAGE SQUARE
Withdrawn from the agenda at the request of Town Manager.
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 7589
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-105 entitled,
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO.
7589. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
VACATION OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT - LOT 2 TRACT 6514
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No.
1984-106 entitled, VACATION OF PORTION OF A SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT ON LOT 2, TRACT 6514. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
AGREEMENT WITH DE ANZA COLLEGE RE FIREARMS RANGE
Council questioned fees charged by DeAnza. Chief Acosta explained this cost
includes instructor plus the use of the facilities. Mrs. Benjamin moved for
adoption of Resolution No. 1984-107 entitled, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF DE ANZA COLLEGE
FIREARMS RANGE; and authorize the Manager to execute the agreement on
behalf of the Town. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN PARKING RESTRICTIONS REPORT
Report is information for Council on control of traffic congestion in downtown
area.
FORBES MILL MUSEUM WALKING TOUR
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and approve Forbes Mill
Regional Museum Self-guided Walking Tour and the use of the Civic Center
Parking lot on Saturday, July 7, 1984 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ventura abstained. Mr. Daily was absent.
LOS GATOS ROWING CLUB NATIONAL ROWING REGATTA
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and approve the request
of the Los Gatos Rowing Club to utilize the "Long Term Parking Lot" located
between Saratoga Avenue and Andrews Street. Mr. Carlson seconded. He
questioned the adequacy of the parking area as he knows this event has been
highly advertised. Chief Acosta answered questions of Council. Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY REFERRALS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation on County referrals as
follows:
2189-27-43-84B-84V Brush Road Myer Bldg. site
and variance for single family dwelling No comment
1886-26-46-83B-83G-84G Bear Creek Road Caccamo
Grading permit for a barn No comment
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS CARRY OVERS
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation and Council appropriate
funds for carryover (FY 1983-84) Capital Improvement projects as follows:
1.Lark Avenue/Route 17 Signal Modifications
$45,000 from Fund 014 (GFAR).
2.Greco/Boyle Property acquisitions
$140,000 from Fund 014 (GFAR).
3.Bridge Analysis - $10,000 (Gas Tax 2106).
4.Orchard Street Improvements
$7,500 (Gas Tax 2106).
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
JULY PLANNING REPORT
Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept Planning Department/Planning Commission
monthly report for July. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TOWN AND HILL AREA
Information report from Community Services Commission to Council.
LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL HANDICAP ACCESSABILITY PROJECT
Mayor Ferrito questioned if Los Gatos High School had spent their conditioned
$10,000.00 per year. Jill Cody, Community Services Director, stated Los Gatos
High School had verbally stated they have been spending their $10,000.00 per
year and a written report on this is forthcoming. Mrs. Benjamin moved for
adoption of Resolution No. 1984-108 entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS GATOS JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT and Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement. Mr. Carlson
seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMENDATION JAMES C. JONES
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-109 entitled, A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING JAMES C. JONES for his service as an
employee member on the Los Gatos Retirement Board. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
READOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1622
Staff reported that Ordinance No. 1622 was adopted on June 18th and published
within the 15 days as required. However, the zoning map which was a part of the
Ordinance was omitted. To meet all legal requirements Council should readopt
said Ordinance. Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 1622
entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DESIGNATING THE
HOERLER HOUSE AND GARAGE AS HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY
SIGNIFICANT. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
POLICE PATROLS ON LOS GATOS BOULEVARD (BETWEEN NINO AND
SPENCER)
Discussion was held on proposed office building being considered opposite
Louise Van Meter School and the concerns if Town would be allowing left hand
turns out of the driveway onto Los Gatos Boulevard. After further discussion, Mr.
Carlson moved to direct staff to furnish Council with report on how we can
minimize or prohibit left hand turns out of that area; also direct staff to provide
police patrol checks on the subject area commencing when a Certificate of Use
and Occupancy has been issued for the office building. Mayor to write letter
advising Planning Commission if any problems exist, then approval for the office
building should have been conditioned to mitigate those problems. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES
Mrs. Benjamin requested correction to minutes as follows:
Page 7, Subject - Route 85 Alternative. Council also considered,
Expressway -light rail system option should be added as #4 and roadway should
be depressed the same as Saratoga requested.
The Town Attorney wished the minutes to reflect under Closed Session, report
regarding Claims to read, "Late claim of Leslie Jean Barnhardt, Jennifer Marie
Barnhardt and Dennis Jay Barnhardt (minor children) accepted application and
reject claims".
Mayor Ferrito wished correction on Page 4, Subject Cultural Resource
Commission, Old Fashioned Picnic Days. First line should read, "... questioned
whether the Town should be sponsoring monetarily...". The last two lines of the
paragraph to read,"... and any sponsorships be noted as Los Gatos Town
Council and the Cultural Resource Commission of the Town of Los Gatos.
These are the Two groups that should get credit for those kinds of activities".
Mr. Ventura moved minutes be approved as corrected. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS (for action)
a.Letter from Library Board requesting that Ms. Michaelsen be reappointed
to the Library Systems Advisory Board. Mrs. Benjamin moved to reappoint Ms.
Michaelsen to the Library Systems Advisory Board. Mr. Carlson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
b.Letter from Shauna Suarez regarding Leigh Avenue and Los Gatos-
Almaden Road dangerous intersection. The Town Manager stated he had
received letter today and the intersection she was referring to was at Los Gatos-
Almaden Road and Union Avenue. Mr. Carlson moved to note and file the first
letter and direct staff to report on the intersection of Los Gatos-Almaden and
Union. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Letter to be sent to Ms.
Suarez advising of action.
c.Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Los Gatos Pastaio, Inc. at
15466 Los Gatos Boulevard. Note and file.
d.Letter from Teresa Flood on Downtown Parking. Mr. Carlson moved Ms.
Flood be advised of Town policy on downtown parking. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously.
e.Letter from Karen Brezhnev regarding road conditions on Foster Road.
Mr. Carlson moved Ms. Brezhnev be advised that the Town will be conducting
Foster Road repairs within the next sixty days. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried unanimously.
JUNE - 1984 PAYROLL
Mr. Ventura moved for approval of the June 1984 payroll in the amount of
$240,882.69. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Discussion was
held as to whether Council should be approving the net payroll or gross payroll.
Consensus of Council to approve total gross payroll list from now on.
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RESULTS OF JUNE 5, 1984
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-110 entitled, A
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ANNEXATION ELECTION HELD JUNE 5, 1984 (Blossom Hill Manor-Island
Annexation).
WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Annexation Election was held in the
Town of Los Gatos on Tuesday, June 5, 1984 and was conducted in the form
and manner as required by the laws of the State of California governing the
elections of General Law Cities, now therefore, declares:
The total number of registered voters was 1,199. The total number of
votes cast was 811 including absentee ballots for (1) measure submitted to the
voters as follows:
MEASURE F
"Shall the order adopted on February 21, 1983 by the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos ordering the annexation to said Town on the territory
described in said order and designated as 'Blossom Hill Manor Island' be
confirmed?"
The votes cast, together with the absentee votes, in the proposed
Blossom Hill Manor Island annexation boundaries and received in each of said
precincts, are as follows:
PRECINCT ISLAND ANNEXATION ISLAND ANNEXATION
NUMBER YES YES
5777 135 124
5778 242 251
Absentee 17 22
TOTAL 394 397
RESOLVED FURTHER:
That the Town Clerk shall enter upon the records of this Town Council the results
of said measure in this Special Municipal Annexation Election held June 5, 1984.
PASSED ND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL of the Town of Los
Gatos, California at a regular meeting held this 2nd day of June, 1984 by the
following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS: Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson,
Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Thomas
J. Ferrito
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: Terrence J. Daily
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS: None
SIGNED:
/s/ Thomas J. Ferrito
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ATTEST:
/s/ Rose E. Aldag (seal)
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Resolution No. 1984-111 entitled, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD JUNE 5, 1984 (re
Property Owner rights).
WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Election was held in the Town of Los
Gatos on Tuesday, June 5, 1984 and was conducted in the form and manner as
required by the laws of the State of California governing the elections of General
Law Cities, now therefore declares:
The total number of registered voters was 17,434. The total number of
votes cast was 9,372 including absentee ballots for one (1) measure submitted to
the voters as follows:"
MEASURE E
"Shall the people of the Town of Los Gatos enact an ordinance to read:
"An owner of any real property has the right to establish the price for which
that property may be sold, leased, rented, transferred, or exchanged.
The Town of Los Gatos shall have no law which would abridge that right."
The votes cast, together with the absentee votes, in the entire Town and
received in each of said precincts, are as follows:
PRECINCT YES NO PRECINCT YES NO 3740
102 123 3758 107 82
3741 168 180 3759 0 1
3743 121 136 3760 94 86
3744 89 121 3763 120 143
3745 191 92 3764 141 151
3746 142 157 3765 102 152
3747 128 91 3766 73 183
3748 133 136 3769 120 217
3749 151 171 3771 107 192
3750 107 223 3772 48 283
3752 0 0 3774 146 191
3753 123 216 3775 2 0
3754 173 172 3776 102 165
3755 62 109 3777 75 118
3756 114 130 3778 169 162
3757 100 268 3779 154 131
Absentee 540 430
Total Yes Votes: 4004
Total No Votes: 5012
RESOLVED FURTHER:
That the Town Clerk shall enter upon the records of this Town Council the results
of said Special Municipal Election held June 5, 1984.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL of the Town of
Los Gatos, California at a regular meeting held this 2nd day of June, 1984 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joanne Benjamin, Eric D.
Carlson, Brent N. Ventura and
Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Terrence J. Daily
SIGNED:
/S / Rose E. Aldag (seal)
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Resolution No. 1984-112 entitled, A RESOLUTION TERMINATING
ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS BLOSSOM HILL MANOR - ISLAND ANNEXATION TO THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
TOWN TREASURER MAY 1984 REPORT
Mr. Carlson moved to accept the Town Treasurer's report for the month of May,
1984 in the amount of $8,276,666.44. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously.
PAYROLL CERTIFICATION
Mr. Stoops,Town Treasurer, requested that the Town Manager verify payroll
totals. After further discussion, Mr. Carlson moved to approve in concept the
Manager verifying the payroll by signature and date and report back to Council
on the procedure. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
ESTABLISHMENT OF CULTURAL COMMISSION
Discussion was held on changing the name of the Cultural Resource
Commission to the Cultural Commission and updating the establishment of said
Commission. It was consensus of Council this be referred back to the Cultural
Resource Commission and voice Councils concerns on the title of the
Commission. It's their belief the name should be Los Gatos Cultural
Commission.
FEES FOR BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly published for public hearing
to consider setting of a fee for non-confidential information regarding business
licenses and hearing to consider changes in various Planning and Engineering
fees. Council questioned the need for information on business license. The
Town Attorney stated Mr. Sherbey of New Business Connections is requesting
the information. Discussion was held as to cost for said information and Council
feels fee noted would not be full cost recovery. Mr. Fred Long, 146 Belridge
Drive, stated as a person owning a business in Town for 17 years, he is not
interested in providing someone with his name and address and he feels if
Council took a survey there would be a lot of business people who feel the same.
Council questioned the Attorney on the Public Records Act. Mr. Long then spoke
on increase of various Planning and Engineering fees and requested Council to
reconsider the fee schedule and refer this back to staff and try to establish
categorical areas. Mr. Long stated he would be glad to study this with staff on a
volunteer basis. Mr. J.D. Vanderlaan, 17820 Bruce Avenue, questioned the fee
set for tree removal. No one else wished to speak on this issue, Mr. Ventura
moved hearing be closed. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
Discussion was held on the time spent on reviewing of different uses of property
and the various fees charged. Planning Director, Lee Bowman, reported to
Council on the lengthy study of the proposed fee schedule. After discussion by
Council it was suggested that Mr. Long meet with Mr. Baer and Mr. Ridley of the
Planning Commission,study the inequity of fees as proposed. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to refer the matter of business license information back to staff for report
and the matter of the increase of various fees be referred back to Planning for
report. Report to be for Council consideration of August 20, 1984. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGAINST THIRD PARTIES
Mr. Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-113 entitled, A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION
AGAINST THIRD PARTIES WITH RECOMMENDATION OF THE TOWN
ATTORNEY. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN PARKING REPORT
It was consensus of Council to accept staff recommendation and schedule a
study session with representatives of downtown merchants and property owners
to discuss the work of the Chamber Parking Committee and the alternatives
available to the Town for managing and financing a Downtown Parking
Improvement Program. Study session scheduled for July 30, 1984.
WHEELER AVENUE AT HOLLYWOOD
Kathy Morgan, 142 Wheeler Avenue, spoke on the proposed stop sign at
Hollywood Avenue at Wheeler and the parking prohibition in front of her property.
She stated she favors the proposal but feels all persons in the area should be
notified of the action taken. Mr. Ron Hatfield, 114 Yosemite Way, also spoke in
favor of action and suggested more notice be given to people in the area. Mr.
Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1984-114 entitled, PARKING
PROHIBITION - WHEELER AVENUE AT HOLLYWOOD AVENUE (prohibits
parking along the south side of Wheeler Avenue west of Hollywood Avenue).
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ventura moved for adoption
of Resolution No. 1984-115 entitled, VEHICULAR STOP -- HOLLYWOOD
AVENUE AT WHEELER AVENUE (established a vehicular stop on Hollywood
Avenue at Wheeler Avenue serving the northbound traffic. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ventura moved to direct staff to work with
the property owners to try and eliminate the visibility obstruction located at the
southwest corner of Wheeler Avenue and Hollywood Avenue (by trimming the
large hedge located in the public right-of-way). This should not be done until
staff has consulted with Ms. Morgan. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
unanimously.
SEWER LATERAL MAINTENANCE POLICY
The Town Manager spoke on 2 changes in Los Gatos Policy statement regarding
Policy statement comparison of Town's policy and Sanitation District #4 policy.
Mr. Bryant spoke on the comparisons of two policies and answered questions of
Council regarding lateral installations. After further discussion, Mrs. Benjamin
moved to accept recommended changes regarding Sanitary Sewer Lateral
Maintenance Policy. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor stated
Council also request a follow-up report on installation of new laterals.
INMAN HOUSE FINANCING
Linda Smith, Director of Community Housing Developers, gave an updated report
regarding purchase of the Inman House, cost of moving the house. Ms. Smith
stated the cost of the lot is going to be more than previously anticipated. She
spoke on previous request for a $60,500 loan from the Town and finds this will
not be enough nd after contacting Santa Clara would like to be able to come
back to Council with further request and requested waiver of 6% annual interest
rate. After further discussion, Mr. Carlson moved Council approve the
Community Housing Developer's request for a $60,500 loan from the Town's
Housing Conservation Program with zero percent interest, contingent upon Santa
Clara donating the house and the developer paying the cost of moving same.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
ENGLEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC AND STREET IMPROVEMENT
Council received staff report which they had requested regarding traffic problems
on Englewood Avenue. Discussion was held on installation of pavement
undulation (speed bumps of improved design). Mrs. Rae Schmuck, Englewood
Avenue, spoke in favor of installation of speed bumps and informed Council
these have been installed on Chesboro off Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, if
anyone cares to see what they are. Kay Little and Stephanie Adcock who reside
on Monterey Avenue requested these speed bumps be installed on Monterey
Avenue requested these sped bumps be installed on Monterey Avenue instead
of Massol Avenue. After further discussion, Mr. Carlson moved to consider trial
installation on Englewood Avenue and Monterey Avenue and set a date for
public hearing to consider specific installation. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried
unanimously.
HEARST CABLEVISION CERTIFICATION OF IMPROVEMENT & ANNUAL
REPORT
Assistant Town Manager, Nadine Levin, reported on the Certification of
Improvements and the annual report. Speaking on the issue were Gene
Musselman of Hearst Cablevision and Paul Monaco of Hammett & Edison, Inc.
After hearing all comments, Mr. Carlson moved to accept the Hearst Cablevision
Annual report as finds Hearst has complied with Certificate of Improvement;
accept report from Hammett & Edison stating Hearst's Certificate of Improvement
at one year is accurate and direct staff to write a letter to Hearst Cablevision
specifying remaining concerns:
1. Signal received from Sacramento Channel 40 at Monument Peak is
subject to fading and interference at certain times;
2. Channels 7 and 11 are experiencing occasional occurrences of
ghosting;
3. Channel 8, USA Network, has some horizontal bleeding of colors due
to filters in the satellite receiver;
4. Showtime Signal, Channel 14, needs some reduction in background
pattern;
5. That the distribution systems need adjusting to a level to enable
meeting technical specifications; and Council added the following condition to the
staff concerns,
6. Responsiveness to customer calls and complaints and these to be
monitored over the next year.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
CONSOLIDATION OF EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FUNDS
The Town Manager reported that Council asked the three (3) current program
operators to develop a consolidated program. The Town Council has set aside
$30,000 from the Revenue Sharing for the consolidation employment program.
Michael Moultray, Youth Employment Coordinator; Patti Wilson, Career Center
and John Hulme of the Senior Coordinating Council spoke on issue stating they
had not received a copy of the staff report. After further discussion, Mrs.
Benjamin moved to delay any action for two weeks as agencies had not seen
report and this would allow them to review and an opportunity to submit a
combined program. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE LOAN REQUEST
Consensus of Council this be continued for full Council.
AB 1073 (CORTESE)
Mayor Ferrito reported on AB 1073 (Cortese) regarding City Investment Fund
reporting. Mr. Carlson moved Council support AB 1073 and send letters to
appropriate legislators. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. and noted Council will meet in Closed Session
immediately following this meeting.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk