M 09-09-85TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the
Town Hall at 7:35 p.m. in a continued regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Terrence J. Daily, Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent N. Ventura and
Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
ABSENT:Eric D. Carlson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance
REVENUE SHARING FUND ALLOCATIONS
Mayor Benjamin stated this was the time and place duly published for public
hearing to consider grants to organizations requesting funding for 85-86.
(October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1986). Acting Manager presented
report stating ground rules established by Council on August 19, 1985 and report
showing request of funds from the individual organization and Community
Services recommendation of funding. The report also notes the total amount
available for allocation is $109,000.00.
YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE
David Johnston, Executive Director of the Youth Science Institute, spoke on
educational programs that Youth Science Institute provides for youngsters in the
community. Mr. Johnston answered questions of Council on various services
they perform and whether it would be logical to merge or consolidate with any
other organization.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Stefani Schmitt member of the Youth Advisory Commission spoke on their
request for $250.00 which is used for administrative costs. Cheryl Silverstein
and Eric Bohl spoke on request of the Teen.
TEEN HEALTH PLACE
Health Place and their request of $24,000. They explained their program and
how they furnish counseling services for youths with problems. In their
presentation they stated that waiving of neighborhood center rental fees would
help them in their budget.
SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Dale Chambers member of the Sister City Committee, spoke on their request for
$1,000 stating these funds cover international membership costs, copying,
postage and administrative expenditures.
SENIOR COORDINATING COUNCIL
Nelle Handley, Director of the Coordinating Council of the Los Gatos Area
explained to Council the reason for their increased request of funds. She stated
various expenses such as rent and postage rates had increased. She also
suggested that Council waive the rent fees for the use of the neighborhood
center. Ms. Handley answered questions of Council on services furnished to
seniors. Mr. John Hulme, 224 Camino del Cerro, spoke on the request and
answered questions of Council re services performed by the Senior Coordinating
Council. The amount requested by the Senior Coordinating Council is $36,800.
PHOTOGRAPHIC GUILD
Bob Hageman, spoke on the request of $548.00 for the Photographic Guild of
Los Gatos and answered questions of Council on the use of the money.
LIVE OAK NUTRITION
Constance Dooley representing the County of Santa Clara Live Oak Nutrition
Program explained to Council that during this las year the number of home
delivered meals has increase and to keep up this schedule it is necessary to ask
for increase of funds to continue this service. Request is for $19,134.
LIVE OAK ADULT DAY SERVICES
Phil Brown, Director of the Day Care Center explained to Council the services
furnished by the organization. Mr. Brown stated they are requesting $15,000 and
Mr. Brown answered questions of Council as to number of Los Gatos residents
being served and what other services they offer.
FOOD BANK INC. OPERATION BROWN BAG
Jane Rauch Brown representing the Food Bank Inc. of Santa Clara County
reported to Council on the services furnished by the said organization nd the
number of supplemental food distributions made to seniors. These distributions
are made weekly from two Los Gatos sites. Amount requested is $3,600.
CULTURAL COMMISSION
Mickey Benson, member of the Cultural Commission spoke on behalf of the
Commission's request for 8,400. She stated the Commission requires funds
associated with regular commission meetings, copying charges,postage costs
and staff costs.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Tim Coughlin, member of the Community Services Commission, spoke to
Council on their request for $500.00 which is for administration only.
CENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Patti Wilson representative of the Center for Career and Professional
Development introduced Board member s follows: Jim Burkhardt; Cynthia
Weidlien; Robert Boschert; Judith Baliel; Carol Holcomb; Telemachos Greanias;
Barbara Fahs and speaking were Mr. Greanias, Mr. Boschert, Carol Holcomb nd
Dr. Jessen explaining the career guidance and education provided through their
workshop, seminars and counseling. The amount requested for this year is
$11,944.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES/OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Rita Baum, Program Director of Santa Clara County/Ombudsman spoke to
Council and answered questions on the request of $8,644 for the continuation of
their services.
Mr. Ferrito stated that due to his being a board member for the Art Docents and
art Vistas he will not participate in discussion or on voting on these two requests
for funds.
ART VISTAS
Speaking for the organization were Mary Jane whiteford, President of the Art
Vistas, Lu Jenkins, Principal of Alta Vista School and Joe Marcelli resident of Los
Gatos. Their request is for $4,000 nd this money would be used for supplies
only.
ART DOCENTS
Speaking for the Art Docents was Gretchen Gregersen stating their request of
funds for their year is $12.200.
Tim Coughlin member of the Community Services Commission spoke on various
requests as presented tonight nd explained how Community Services
Commission came to a decision on their recommendations. There being no one
else wishing to speak on these various request for funds, Mr. Ventura moved
hearing be closed. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Benjamin declared a recess. Meeting reconvened at 10:45 p.m.
Mr. Daily announced that due to his being on the Board of Direction for the
Center For Career and Professional Development he would be abstaining on that
vote. Mr. Ferrito restated that he would abstain from voting on all but the Live
Oak Nutrition and the Food Bank program.
Mr. Ventura moved to fund the Live Oak Nutrition Center with $19,134 and Food
Bank with $3,600. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Benjamin moved to grant $250.00 to Youth Advisory Commission. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by a vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Daily moved to grant $400.00 to Sister City Committee. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried unanimously.
Mr. Ventura moved to grant $500.00 to Community Services as requested. Mr.
Daily seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Ventura moved to grant $11,000.00 to Art Docents. Motion dies for lack of
second.
Mr. Ventura moved to grant $23,000 to Senior Coordinating Council and $23,000
to Teen Health Place. Motion dies for lack of second. Mr. Daily moved to grant
$22,844 to Senior Coordinating Council and $20,720 to Teen Health Place.
Mayor Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of two ayes. Mr. Ventura voting no
and Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mayor Benjamin moved to grant $1,360.00 to the Catholic Social Service. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of two yes. Mr. Daily voted no and Mr.
Ferrito abstained. After some discussion this motion was withdrawn completely.
Mayor Benjamin moved to grant $10,200 to Art Docents. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried by vote of 2 ayes. Mr. Ventura voting no and Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mayor Benjamin moved to grant $1,000 to Art Vista. Mr. Daily seconded.
Carried by vote of 2 ayes. Mr. Ventura voting no and Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Daily moved to grant $500.00 to Photographic Guild. Mr. Ventura seconded.
Carried by vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained
Mr. Daily moved to grant $4,000.00 to Youth Science Institute. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried by vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Ventura moved to grant $5,000 to the Cultural Commission. Motion dies for
lack of a second. Mr. Daily moved to accept CC recommendation and grant
$4,080 to the Cultural Commission. Motion dies for lack of second. Mayor
Benjamin moved to grant $3,000 to Cultural Commission. Motion dies for lack of
a second.
Mayor Benjamin moved to grant $9,000 to Center for Career & Professional
Development. Motion dies for lack of a second. Mr. Ventura moved to grant
$8,000 to Career & Professional Development. Motion dies for lack of a second.
Mr. Daily moved to grant $2,500 for Catholic Social Service/Ombudsman
Program. Motion dies for lack of a second.
Mr. Daily moved to grant $2,000 for Catholic social Service. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried by vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mayor Benjamin moved to grant $10,000 to the Live Oak Day Care Services. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mayor Benjamin moved to grant $9,122 to the Career & Professional
Development. Motion dies for lack of a second.
Mr. Daily moved to grant $4,080 to the Cultural Commission. Mr. Ventura
seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mrs. Benjamin moved to grant $8,500 to the Career & Professional Development.
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of two ayes. Mr. Daily and Mr. Ferrito
abstained.
Acting Town Manager stated that at this point the balance left to be allocated is
$1,272.00.
Mr. Ventura moved to grant $636.00 to Teen Health Place and $636.00 to Art
Docents. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of two ayes. Mr. Daily
voting no and Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Daily moved to adopt the General Revenue Sharing allocations to the various
organizations as follows:
Youth Science Institute $ 4,000.00
Youth Advisory Commission 250.00
Teen Health Place 21,356.00
Sister City Committee 400.00
Senior Coordinating Council 22,844.00
Photographic Guild 500.00
Live Oak Nutrition 19,134.00
Live Oak adult Day Care 10,000.00
Food Bank 3,600.00
Cultural Commission 4,080.00
Community Services Commission 500.00
Career & Professional Dev.8,500.00
Catholic Social Services/
Ombudsman Program 2,000.00
Art Vistas, Unlimited 1,000.00
Art Docents 10,836.00
Total:$ 109,000.00
Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Benjamin declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk