M 01-06-87TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA
JANUARY 6, 1987
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority met in the Conference Room of the Town
Hall at 7:35 p.m., in continued regular meeting.
PRESENT
Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L. Hamilton and
Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
ABSENT:
None.
APPEAL OF SECONDARY UNIT J.D. MCMANIS
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place for continued public hearing to
reconsider Council decision in granting the appeal of decision of Planning
Commission denying application for Secondary Dwelling unit on property in the
R-1D-LHP zone (Application D-95-156). Town Manager reported on the
Application for Secondary Unit of J.D. McManis located at 216 Glenridge
Avenue. It was noted a letter was received from Mr. McManis requesting a
continuance until July of this year. Discussion was held on previous hearings, on
this issue and the question is whether to continue this until the Secondary Unit
Ordinance is adopted and rules are established. Mr. Carlson moved to continue
this hearing to March 2nd. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES DECEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 22, 1986 APPROVAL
Mayor Ventura requested amendment to the December 15, 1986 minutes on
page 6 subject UNIVERSITY/EDELEN HISTORIC DISTRICT. He wished his
reason for supporting the motion to be included. Mr. Carlson requested the
correction of 2 typo's. Mr. Ventura also wished amendment be made to the
December 22, 1986 minutes, page 1 subject INVESTMENT TO BELL SAVINGS,
to include his rationale for supporting the motion. Mrs. Benjamin moved for
approval of the December 15th and December 22nd, 1986 as amended. Mr.
Ventura seconded. Carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CONFLICT INTEREST CODE
Discussion was held on the amendment to the Town Conflict of Interest Code to
include the Finance Administrator. Mr. Ferrito moved reading be waived for
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO
INCLUDE THE FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR AS A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE.
Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried unanimously. Town Clerk read title, Mr. Ferrito
moved for introduction of Ordinance. Mr. Carlson seconded. Carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN,ZONING
ORD.
Mr. Carlson moved to refer to the Planning Commission the matter of proposed
amendments to the General Plan, Downtown Specific Plan and Zoning
Ordinance to permit existing businesses engaged in vehicle sales (not vehicle
services) in the C-2 Zone. Mrs. Benjamin seconded. Carried unanimously.
REPORT ON 1986 MANAGEMENT LETTER MAIN HURDMAN
Discussion was held on meetings scheduled for the remainder of the fiscal year
1986-87. After some discussion and the rescheduling of joint meeting with the
Arts Commission. January 26, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. was set for meeting to discuss
the Management letter from Main Hurdman, Auditors for the Town. Council
reschedule meeting with Arts and Museum Commission to February 9, 1987 and
Council also reaffirmed a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for January
24, 1987 at 9:30 a.m.
TRAFFIC AUTHORITY STRATEGIC PLAN
Town Manager spoke on Measure A staff needing to establish priorities. Town
Engineer, Ron Zapf, referred to draft letter to the Traffic Authority which lists the
concerns of Council that have been previously transmitted to the Policy Advisory
Board and should be addressed by the Authority. There was a general
discussion by Council and Mr. Zapf added a few more suggestions. It was
consensus of Council to hold this until such time Council receives more detail on
specific issues.
VASONA CORRIDOR
Mayor Ventura gave oral report re what has taken place at meetings he has
attended re Route 85 and Vasona Corridor.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Rose E. Aldag
Town Clerk