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M 09-21-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA SEPTEMBER 21, 1987 TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking Authority met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 8:25 p.m., in regular session. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert l. Hamilton and Mayor Brent N. Ventura. ABSENT:None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Given by all in attendance. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Ventura stated interviews for Youth advisory Commission had been held prior to the Council meeting whereby there were 19 applicants in Senior High level, 4 applicants in Junior High level and one adult applicant. Mrs. Benjamin moved to appoint Mary Gillispie as an adult member and Clerk be directed to readvertise for the other two vacancies for adult members. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Benjamin moved to appoint the 4 applicants in Junior High Level, namely Adam Brown; Kirsten Fish; Greggory Heil and Karen McClish. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. Mrs.Benjamin moved to appoint the 19 applicants in the Senior High level, namely Heather Adams; Erin Burns; Jennifer Campsey; Heather Clark; Christopher Cook; Amy E. Degnan; Kindra M. Donald; Michele R. Gilliam; Tiffany Hackett; Jill Halverson; Karen Jennings; Ryan Johnson; Corina Khoury; Fiona Lin; Jenner McCloskey; Robin Mullery; Caitlin Schechter; Kevin Whyte and Karl Zilles. It was also suggested that the notice be sent again to Leigh High and Westmont High to see if any students, who reside in Los Gatos but attend their schools, would wish to apply for this Commission. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Mayor Ventura moved to amend the above motion to add that Council direct the Commission, at its first meeting, to establish some attendance rules. This was accepted by the maker of the motion and the second. Carried unanimously. PRESENTATION Mr. Jones from California State Automobile Association presented the Town with an award in this years AAA Pedestrian Protection Program. Accepting said award were Police Chief Art Roy and Mayor Brent N. Ventura. CLOSED SESSION Attorney Levinger stated Council had met in Closed Session prior to tonight's meeting and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) discussed three cases of pending litigations; Farwell vs Town of Los Gatos; Town vs Rothschild's and Town vs Gallager (And Chili's) and there is nothing to report from said discussions. Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (c) Council discuss institution of litigations - Re: HVAC System and there is no report. Also discussed was personnel matter and there is nothing to report. No discussion was held on Labor relations. BID AWARD FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING It was noted that proposals for legal publications for 87-88 were received from Los Gatos Times Observer and Los Gatos Weekly. A comparison analysis has been made and staff recommends the low bid of Los Gatos Weekly. Mr. Carlson moved to accept staff recommendation and award bid for legal publications to the Los Gatos Weekly for period of October 1, 1987 through September 1988. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Information report for Council on public hearings scheduled for future meeting. COUNTY REFERRALS Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept staff recommendation on County Referral as follows: 3340-30-41-87LM Loma Prieta Way Money Lot merger No comment. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. SECONDARY UNITS REPORT - AUGUST Informational report for Council. Mr. Carlson suggested that Council direct staff to make sure everyone is notified well in advance and this be highly publicized. PAYROLL SEPTEMBER 11 Mrs.Benjamin moved for approval of September 11, 1987 payroll in the amount of $165,670.84 and payroll related warrants along with other warrants in the amount of $102,215.74. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. RENT MEDIATION ANNUAL REPORT Informational report for Council prepared by information and Referral Service for the fiscal year of 1986-87. SHANNON ROAD STOP SIGNS Mrs. Benjamin moved to accept County proposal to install stop signs at Cherry Blossom and Shannon Road and this be reviewed in twelve months for possible additional stop sign request. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. FLOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Mrs. Benjamin moved to nominate Ronald Zapf as Representative and Gary Wolfinger as Alternate to the Central and North Central Flood Control Zone Advisory Committee. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. EIR FOR SHANNON ROAD - 9 LOT SUBDIVISION Mrs.Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-129 entitled, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE NINE LOT SHANNON ROAD SUBDIVISION. Agreement would be with Environmental Science Associates, Inc. Mayor is authorized to sign agreement on behalf of the Town. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. EIR FOR SHADY LANE 27 LOT SUBDIVISION Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-130 entitled, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE TWENTY-SEVEN LOT SHADY LANE SUBDIVISION. Mayor is authorized to sign agreement on behalf of the Town. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. HOSPITAL SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Planning Director Bowman reported on the need for correction of Ordinance re Hospital signs which was adopted on July 6, 1987. This revised Ordinance is submitted to correct each of the uncompleted numbered sections. It has now been determined that the Ordinance sections sited in the Ordinance were not complete and the modifications to the sign table were not clearly stated. Mrs. Benjamin moved to waive the reading for AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO CORRECT ORDINANCE NO. 1731 WHICH AMENDED THE ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SIZE, NUMBER, LOCATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING OF SIGNS FOR HOSPITALS. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Clerk red title of the Ordinance. Mrs. Benjamin moved the Ordinance be introduced. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. TOXIC GAS ORDINANCE Informational report for Council POLICE MOTORCYCLE DEPRECIATION Mrs. Benjamin moved to authorize the acceleration of the depreciation of one police motorcycle by one fiscal year and subsequent replacement in this fiscal year. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. "TASTE OF LOS GATOS" Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve applicant's request to hold the fifth annual "TASTE OF lOS GATOS" at the Town Plaza and on Montebello Way, on October 10 & 11, 1987 subject to staff recommendations as follows: A. Applicant will meet with Park and Police Departments' staff by september 30 to review conditions of approval and to coordinate the event. B. Event hours will be established from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 10 and 11. C. Street closure (Montebello Way and Broadway - east of Santa Cruz Avenue will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10 and end at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. Emergency access as determined necessary by the Police Department will be maintained at all times. D. Two Police Officers will be required for security purposes. Hours of patrol will be from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Town Plaza. E. Applicant will reimburse the Town of Los Gatos for maintenance and security services provided. F. Applicant will provide the Town of Los Gatos with special event insurance coverage in the amount of one million dollars. The Town will be named as additionally insured. The applicant will also provide the Town with a Hold Harmless Agreement. G. Amplified music shall not exceed 75 DBA measured twenty-five (25) feet from the source. H. A site plan outlining booth locations will be pre-approved by the Director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Services. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. "GREAT RACE" Mrs. Benjamin moved to approve the Rotary Club's request to conduct the Great Saratoga to Los Gatos Race on Sunday, January 24, 1987 with conditions as follows: 1. Applicant to comply with safety requirements as established by Police and Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Departments. 2. Applicant shall be responsible for cleanliness of the race course route, to include park facilities and public streets. 3. Applicant to provide one million dollar ($1,000,000) special event insurance naming the Town as an additional insured, and sign a Town Hold Harmless Agreement prior to the event. 4. Applicant to set up meetings with Police and Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Departments two weeks prior to the event for coordination and to ensure compliance with the above. 5. Applicant to pay the cost of uniformed officers. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Hamilton abstained. MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of resolution No. 1987-131 entitled, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. TRACT 8071 Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-132 entitled RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING FINAL MAP OF TRACT 8071 and authorize the execution of the contract for public improvements. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE USES IN LM ZONE Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1735 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE USES PERMITTED IN THE LM (COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL) ZONE. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. RESOLUTION REMANDING APPEAL 167 VILLA AVE. Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-133 entitled, RESOLUTION REMANDING TO PLANNING COMMISSION THE APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKING LOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING (167 VILLA AVENUE - OWNER CHARLES D. TUZAR). Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mr. Ferrito abstained as he had not attended the meeting when this matter was discussed. BELMONT AVENUE PARKING PROHIBITION Town Engineer Zapf reported that a mail survey is being conducted and staff will present the results for Council consideration at The meeting of October 19, 1987. Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue this to October 19, 1987. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. VOLUNTEER PERMIT PARKING AT LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of resolution No. 1987-134 entitled, TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 1987-34 ADOPTED APRIL 6, 1987, ESTABLISHING A TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT PARKING (EXCEPT BY PERMIT) ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN STREET BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL COURT AND EAST DRIVEWAY OF LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1987-135 entitled, RESOLUTION CREATING AN EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. CENTENNIAL VOLUNTEER COMMENDATIONS Mrs. Benjamin moved for the adoption of the following revised Resolutions commending the Los Gatos Centennial Volunteers: Resolution No. 1987-136 entitled, RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL INC.'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (EXECUTIVE BOARD). Resolution No. 1987-137 entitled, RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL, INC.'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (FUND RAISING COMMITTEE) RESOLUTION NO. 1987-138 entitled, RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL, INC'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (HISTORICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE) RESOLUTION NO. 1987-139 entitled, RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL, INC'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE) RESOLUTION NO. 1987-140 entitled, RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL, INC.'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (CENTENNIAL PAGEANT) RESOLUTION NO. 1987-141 entitled, RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL, INC.'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE), and RESOLUTION NO. 1987-142 entitled, RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LOS GATOS CENTENNIAL, INC.'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (STEERING COMMITTEE) Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. APPEAL - FERRARI OF LOS GATOS - 66 E. MAIN ST. Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission's approval with conditions, on the Conditional Use Permit application U-86-24, requesting permission to operate an automobile dealership in the C-2 zone. Property located at 66 E. Main Street and owned by Marilyn Freisen. It was noted that a letter was received from Attorney Reedy requesting continuance of this matter until the Parking Assessment District will be implemented. Mr. Carlson moved to continue this matter to October 19, 1987, and staff to notify the appellant of Council action. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-87-4 Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for continued public hearing to consider amendments to the General Plan concerning handicapped requirements for new residential developments. GP-87-4. Planning Director Bowman answered questions of Council stating this action would be more restrictive than title 24. Building Official Watson also answered questions of Council. There being no one from the audience wishing to speak on this issue, Mr. Ferrito moved to close the public hearing. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito moved to make the negative declaration. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito moved to make the finding that General Plan Amendment GP-87-4 is internally consistent with the General Plan. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-143 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. APPEAL ON DENIAL OF SECOND STORY ADDITION AT 15409 LOS GATOS BLVD. Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a request for approval of plans for an approximately 3,920 square foot, second floor addition to an existing commercial building in the CH zone. Property located at 15405 Los Gatos Boulevard. Mayor Ventura stated a letter had been received from property owner, Donald Peck, requesting a 60 day continuance. Mrs. Benjamin moved to grant the request and continue this matter to November 19, 1987. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. APPEAL ON THE APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE BLDG 14901 NATIONAL Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of plans for the construction of an office building in the "O" zone, subject to various conditions. Property located at 14901 National avenue - Owner: West Valley Associates. Appellant Catherine Smith spoke on the number of times a proposed plan, for this address, had been before the Planning Commission and stated she feels the building lacks distinction; is to massive for the lot and does not blend in with residential surroundings. Speaking in favor of the project were Dr. Morrison, who stated the building would be owner occupied; Warren Jacobsen, Architect for project; Don Gartman; Wm. Hoff; Dr. Gerald Hardin, who stated the area is not residential; and Richard Amico. After further discussion on this project. Mrs. Benjamin moved to uphold Planning Commissions decision as the project is consistent with other buildings and what is going on in that area. Mr. Hamilton seconded. Carried unanimously. Town Attorney to prepare appropriate Resolution and present for Council consideration at the next regular meeting. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT A-87-10 Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation on Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance A-87-10 to require Architecture and Site approval for construction of any single family or two-family dwellings (excluding the secondary units) in the R-1, R-M, R-D and R1-D zones. Planning Director Bowman answered questions of Council. Michael Valley, 201 Forrester questioned as to what the guidelines are regarding required footage on lots. Mr. Bowman explained various standards applied to some of the zones in Town but stated there are not standards for all zones. Catherine Smith also spoke on the issue. After further discussion and there being no one else from the audience wishing to speak, Mr. Carlson moved public hearing be closed. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito moved to make the findings that Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-87-10 is consistent with the General Plan and from now on, the staff report should state or list the basis for making the findings. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Mr. Ferrito moved to waive the reading of AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANY SINGLE FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R-1, R-D, R-M and R- 1D ZONES. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Clerk red title of the Ordinance. Mr. Ferrito moved for the introduction of the Ordinance. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. APPEAL - 100 N. SANTA CRUZ AVE. CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BLDG. Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider appeal of Planning Commission's decision on denial of request for approval of one-year time extension for construction of a commercial building in the C-2 zone. Property located at 100 N. Santa Cruz Avenue and owned by Gary and Doris Zucconi. It is staff recommendation to continue this public hearing to November 2, 1987 to permit the Council to hold its scheduled public hearing on the traffic policies. Mr. Carlson moved to accept the recommendation and continue to November 2, 1987. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. RECESS Mayor Ventura declared a recess, Meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m. APPEAL - SECOND STORY CONSTRUCTION OM R-D-LHP Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider appeal of Planning Commission's approval of plans to remodel and construct a second story to an existing single family residence in the R-1D-LHP zone. (S-87-23) Owner - Jack Cook; Appellant - J. Mc Manis) Mr. Carlson stated for the record that he would abstain from voting on this matter as he had been absent from the previous hearing. Speaking on the appeal was Dennis Burrows, Architect for the project. He spoke on change of plans and the reduction in various floor areas. Jack Cook, owner of the project, presented sketch showing reduction of the project. Discussion was held as to the possibility of reducing floor area more than was shown. Mr. Milton Kreb, 206 Glenridge spoke on his concerns in elevation of the house and the footprint of the house. Feels if house were a different design there would be no need for the extra height of the house. Speaking in favor of the issue was Bella Goins, 227 Massol Avenue and Janet Cook. After further discussion Mrs. Benjamin moved to continue this to the next meeting and have staff to have a study made on the average height and size of buildings in the Almond Grove and bring back this report for Council review, also have owner to reduce the plans by another 300 sq. feet. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Hamilton voting no and Mr. Carlson abstained. MINUTES OF AUGUST 3, 1987 Mrs. Benjamin moved for approve of the minutes as corrected previously. Mr. Ferrito seconded. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 Corrections were made on page 6 - subject - Appeal 300 Blossom Hill Road. Mr. Ferrito item 4 of motion to read "indicate that the level of traffic generated for 32 single family units plus the required BMP units is accepted." Clerk to check tape for other corrections. Page 6 - Subject Resolution for 167 Villa Avenue let record show that on consensus motion Mr. Ferrito abstained. Also on Page 6 - Subject Capital Improvements Project saratoga Avenue & Los Gatos Blvd. Mrs. Benjamin was not in favor of the statement that staff return with a conceptual plan for an interchange on Blossom Hill Road. Mr. Ferrito moved for approval of the September 9, 1987 minutes as corrected. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously. RESOLUTION RE APPEAL - 58 ALPINE Mr. Hamilton moved that the adoption of resolution re the appeal of 58 Alpine Avenue (R. Lincoln) be continued to October 19, 1987. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously. APPEAL - 300 BLOSSOM HILL RD. Mr. Ferrito moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 1987-144 entitled, RESOLUTION REMANDING TO PLANNING COMMISSION THE APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF ZONE CHANGE APPLICATIONS REQUESTING CHANGE IN ZONE FROM O, R-1:8000 AND RM:5-20 TO RM-5- 20-PD TO CONSTRUCT A 72 UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.2 ACRES OF PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOSSOM HILL ROAD AND ROBERTS ROAD AND DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (300 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD - VASONA HILLS PARTNERSHIP) and copies of minutes of last several meetings pertaining to this last appeal, on this project, be submitted to Planning Commission to clarify Councils' concerns. Mrs.Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of three ayes. Mr. Ventura voting no and Mr. Carlson abstained nd requested the record to reflect to Planning Commission that PD is the way to treat this property; they should review all aspects of the proposal, not just items (a) through (h) as stated in the Resolution. Planning should decide what number of units is appropriate and look at the application on its merits. FORRESTER ROAD TRAIL Council discussed report from the Trails Committee. Speaking on the restoration of the trail system were Bill Hirschman, 225 Forrester Rd.; Jerry Zavalnez, 213 Forrester Rd.; Jan Abraham, Kennedy Rd.;Ervie Morris; Dan & Grace Sparks, 227 Forrester Rd.; Mike Valley; Ken Gimelli and Gail Holmes. A petition signed by 9 resident, in the area, requesting the relocation of the equestrian/pedestrian path along Forrester Road was presented to Council. Discussion was held on the easements on the property when the property was purchased by the residents. Discussion was held as to liability whereby Town Engineer answered questions of Council. It was consensus of Council to have staff prepare a map showing all the easements for the trail and continue this item to October 19, 1987. CONTINUANCE OF MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT Mr. Ferrito moved meeting be continued past midnight. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. TENNIS COURT RESURFACING AT L.G. HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Carlson moved to have the Town staff work with School District re the specifications and inspection of the project. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent at the time of the vote. WAIVER OF FEES ON CONSTRUCTION OF CORPORATION YARD FOR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and continued this item to October 19,1987. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mayor Ventura was absent at the time of the vote. Mrs. Benjamin left the meeting at 12:10 a.m. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REVIEW Mr. Ferrito moved to consider amending the definition of "Transient" by directing staff to return with an appropriate ordinance amendment and present when there is full Council participation. Mr. Ventura seconded. Carried by three ayes. Mr. Carlson voting no and Mrs. Benjamin being absent. REORGANIZATION ENGINEER DEPT. Mr. Ferrito moved to accept staff recommendation and authorize amendments to 1987-88 Classification Plan and budget with reorganization of the Engineering Department. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes. Mrs. Benjamin was absent. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES Deputy Treasurer, Fred long gave a paraphrased report of a unsigned letter presented to Town Council from the Town Treasurer Nogah Bethlahmy and suggested that the Town Manager and Town Attorney take a look at the government code for compliance. It was noted by Council that the issue of Main Hurdman report is past and has been handled. This item will be reagendized at a later date. URGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE RE IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY IN BUSINESS DIST. No action taken due to lack of a full Council. RECONSIDERATION COUNCIL DECISION 300 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD Council considered request but remaned application to the Planning Commission. STREET TREES MAGNESON LOOP Consensus of Council to approve report regarding choice of street trees on Magneson Loop. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS No discussion held on this item. Held until October 19, 1987. BUS STOP LOCATION AT 214 SARATOGA AVE. Councilman Hamilton stepped down from his chair and spoke on need to change bus stop location from in fronto of the Saratoga Savings an Loan located at 214 Saratoga Avenue. He gave reasons for wanting the relocation and after some discussion, it was consensus of Council to direct staff to prepare a map showing the overall plan and bring this back to the meeting of October 19, 1987. SAFETY MEASURES SHANNON ROAD. Continued report on safety improvements on Shannon Road and discussion was held re the possibility of scheduling a neighborhood meeting. Mayor Ventura moved to direct Planning Commission to consider, as a referral from Council, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to regulate how the calculations for coverage for office buildings are made and also, consider amending the Ordinance relating to duck under parking. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried by vote of four ayes, Mrs. Benjamin was absent. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, September 22, 1987. ATTEST: Rose E. Aldag Town Clerk