M 05-28-91TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
May 28, 1991
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:38 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 1991, in special
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton (arrived at 8:01 p.m.,)
Eric D. Carlson and Mayor Brent N. Ventura.
Absent:None.
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES/TOWN CODE AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to waive the reading of the Draft
Ordinance. Carried unanimously. The Town Clerk read the title of the Draft Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce Draft Ordinance
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 15,
ARTICLE II OF THE TOWN CODE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton absent.
OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1991-92/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDING
Mayor Ventura stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider 1991-92 Operating Budget including the use of Community Development Block
Grant Funding.
Mrs. Benjamin noted for the record a conflict regarding the Wednesday night meeting not
realizing these hearings were on a Tuesday and Wednesday rather than the usual Monday
and Tuesday. She has a previous commitment for Wednesday night and will be absent.
David Knapp, Town Manager, gave manager's statement regarding this year's budget,
mentioning the earthquake devastation, loss of sales tax, current recession, parking district
expenses, annexation costs, and the need for new revenue sources and increase in sales or
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use taxes. He explained that the frills in the Town's Operating Budget had been cut from the
budget long ago, and what was happening now was a very professional analysis of the
functions of the departments in order to make cuts in expenses but still try to cover the
essential Town services.
Mr. Carlson requested that the budget show a more positive projection on page IV.
Mr. Attaway would like to see revenue generation projection from the proposed power
center and other new revenue sources to show the anticipated potential.
Mrs. Benjamin would like the budget to show ways the community can help the Town raise
revenues in order to supply the services the community would like.
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OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1991-92 CONT.
Consensus motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to show our expense
projections matching our revenue projections, adding a section giving specific actions that
will be taken to increase revenue. Carried unanimously.
Consensus motion by Council is to show the total hired positions on page IX and not add
the funded and unfunded together.
Mr. Attaway asked what our total unreimbursed expenses from the earthquake would be.
Finance Manager, Michelle Braught stated that it would be $600,000.
Mr. Blanton arrived at 8:01 p.m.
Consensus by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to reduce the Council's benefits if
they are not using them which will amount to approximately $10,000. Carried unanimously.
Consensus by Council to approve the Treasurer's budget.
Consensus by Council to approve the Clerk's budget.
Consensus by Council to approve the Attorney's budget as a bottom figure, but allow the
new attorney to review and make internal changes.
Consensus by Council to approve Manager's budget including new Revenue Analyst
position. Mr. Carlson requested that this program be reviewed separately to see if it is
paying for itself.
Consensus by Council to state that the election funds are slated for annexations this year.
Mr. Carlson requested that there be a further breakout of the funds within General Town
Administration.
Consensus by Council to arrange a study session on risk management and proposals to
decrease the liability on claims against the Town. Larry Todd, Chief of Police, stated that
there was an ABAG study under way at present in which he is participating.
Consensus motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to keep the quarter time
secretary and word processors in Planning, Engineering and Building, and allow the
telephone receptionist to be cut from this year's budget. Funding from the increased
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revenue projection of business license fees.
Consensus by Council to allow the Planning/Building/Engineering counter to be closed
Friday afternoons.
Consensus motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to approve an additional
$3,000 to Building for purchase of the new 1991 Building Code Books, and include a quarter
time secretary. Carried unanimously.
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OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1991-92 CONT.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to remove the Engineering Technician
on page 68 from the five year freeze and place the position on the unfunded list. Carried by
3 ayes. Mr. Attaway and Mrs. Benjamin abstained.
Consensus motion by Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that the Police Department
Crime Analyst (p. 80-81) not be eliminated, but to use the CIP money or the reserve budget
for funding. Staff is to return Wednesday night, May 29, 1991, with suggestions for this
funding
Chief Todd spoke in favor of prioritizing the Crime Prevention Unit for funding when the
budget becomes stronger, stating that this program would seem to be most beneficial to the
community as a whole.
Consensus of Council for Librarian to return to Council with alternatives for budgeting that
will not cut hours nor delete books.
Consensus of Council to approve the Parks, Forestry and Maintenance budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura announced the adjournment of this evening's meeting at 10:57 p.m. to be
continued tomorrow, May 29, 1991 at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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