M 10-12-85TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
OCTOBER 12, 1985
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in a joint meeting in the Council
Chambers of the Town Hall at 8:45 a.m., in a special called session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Eric D. Carlson, Terrence J. Daily,Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent
N. Ventura and Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
REQUEST FROM YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE TO USE TOWN PROPERTY
Town Manager referred to request from the Youth Science Institute to use Town
property at the intersection of Lark Avenue and Winchester Boulevard for the
sale of pumpkins from October 19th to November 1st, 1985. Discussion was
held re liability insurance. David Johnston, YSI spoke on the issue stating YSI
has A 2 1/2 million dollar umbrella coverage and insurance Co. stated they would
be willing to give YSI a rider or certificate, but usually that would be only for a
million dollars. After further discussion Mr. Carlson moved request be granted
contingent upon YSI's agreement to the following condition:
1. To obtain a temporary use permit from the Planning Dept.
2. To restore the property to the same condition it was in before the YSI use.
3. Any clean-up necessitated by Town staff will be billed to YSI.
4. To obtain liability insurance in the amount of 2 million dollars, naming the
Town, its employees, officers, and agents as an insured. (If they are unable to
furnish this, they should contact Town staff re lowering the liability to 1 million
dollar coverage); and
5. Execute Town hold-harmless agreement.
Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
CONTRACT FOR EIR PREPARATION FOR OLD TOWN PARKING
STRUCTURE
Discussion was held re contract for preparation of Environmental Impact Report
for the Old Town Shopping Center parking structure. Mr. Ferrito stated he would
not favor approving this without including all the options in advance. Council
concurred with Mr. Ferrito. It was noted this cost, for all options, would be
$25,170.00. It was consensus of Council that no time limit be set for the
preparation of said EIR. Discussion was held whether this plan complies with
Downtown Specific Plan, discussed the option list, and whether to add "that the
scale of project should be looked into". After further discussion Mr. Carlson
moved to Council's choice of consultants, add to the option list the scale of
project should be investigated and no time limit be set for preparation of the EIR,
and check with Mr. Kreines on the time schedule for the preparation of the EIR.
Resolution to be prepared for Council consideration at the next meeting. Mr.
Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously.
SUNDAY PARKING BAN LIFTED
Mr. Daily moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1985-147 entitled, PARKING
RESTRICTION - NORTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE. (This removes the Sunday
parking restrictions on N. Santa Cruz Avenue effective October 12, 1985).
Mr.Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:15 a.m. Mayor Benjamin declared the meeting adjourned to executive
session to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14th, 1985 and study
session to be held at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk