M 02-10-86TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
FEBRUARY 10, 1986
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in a joint meeting in the Council
Chambers of the town Hall at 8:55 p.m., in an adjourned regular meeting.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Brent
N. Ventura, and Mayor Terrance J. Daily.
ABSENT:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
The Town attorney reported that Council had met in Executive Session prior to
tonight's meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) discussed
institution of litigation on zoning violation and there is nothing to report from said
discussion.
DOWNTOWN PARKING PROPOSAL
Mayor Daily stated tonight's meeting is being held to consider the Parking
Commission's proposal for a parking assessment district in the downtown area.
Mr. Daily also stated that a study session had been held by the Council prior to
this meeting. There being no further discussion at this time, Mr. Carlson moved
to adopt in principal the scope of the project this to include lots
1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,11,13, as shown on the proposed map and also include Civic
Center plus lot 15. This be adopted as the definition of the Los Gatos Downtown
Parking Project. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Ferrito abstained due to being a tenant at 101 Church street and this building is
in the proposed parking assessment district. Until Council has some firm figures
and an analysis by the Engineer and Town Attorney he would be abstaining on
any of the motions on this project.
Mayor Daily and Councilmembers voiced their thanks and commended the
Parking Commission for their time and efforts put forth in preparing this parking
proposal.
Mr. Carlson moved to request Parking Commission to undertake the forming of
an assessment parking district to be set at a ceiling of $2 million. Mrs. Benjamin
seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved that any land owner in the downtown parking area (Central
Business District) who participates in this assessment district would be by virtue
of such participation made conforming as to parking for the existing parking
requirements. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr.
Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved that as long as the Town is proceeding with Assessment
District, Council postpone for a maximum of one year any enforcement of the
current non-conforming uses, as to parking for the downtown area, as previously
defined. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito
abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved that Council will proceed and donate the Meadow Gold
property for the assessment district and attempt to purchase any other property
required for the assessment district including the Boyle/Greco property. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved that Town proceed as part of the Capital Improvement
Project fund, as soon as possible, what has been known as the Civic Center lot.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved that Town begin to develop preferential parking permits for
residential areas in the downtown. This to begin immediately to serve as only a
poll of the people to what neighborhoods would be interested. Implementation of
such preferential parking would be delayed until lots 4c and 3a are completed.
Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved that should the parking district be formed, the Parking
Authority be empowered to put in meters in the downtown area. The exact
locations and rates of meters are to be set by Parking Authority on
recommendation of the Parking Commission. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried
by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Ventura moved that revenues realized from the Parking District would be
used to complete the project, in order of the Plan as Council adopted in Concept
tonight and consistent with the General Plan. When the project is completed to
Town satisfaction any surplus revenue remaining be reimbursed to the Town and
the property owners. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes.
Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved to have staff proceed with all recommended motions made
tonight be incorporated into the Town's Downtown Specific Plan as soon as
possible, to become the official plan of record. Mrs. Benjamin seconded.
Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved that Council state as its policy the completed implementation
of this plan and that the revenues are to be used for completion of this plan.
Council state as its policy to review meter situation within 6 months after the
meters become operational. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four
ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
Mr. Carlson moved to reiterate Council's support of completion of the entire
project and to the assurance that this will be done as timely as possible. Mrs.
Benjamin seconded. Carried by a vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Benjamin moved meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to an executive
session. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk