M 05-11-92TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
May 11, 1992
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 7:09 p.m., Monday, May 11, 1992, in regular
session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton,
Brent N. Ventura and Mayor Eric D. Carlson.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
PRESENTATION/DIANNE MCKENNA/COUNTY SUPERVISOR/CHILDREN'S SHELTER
Mayor Carlson stated that the presentation by Supervisor McKenna regarding funding for the
Children's Shelter would be rescheduled for the meeting of June 1, 1992.
PROCLAMATION/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
Mayor Carlson announced the Town Proclamation to be received by "Emergency Medical
Services" representative from Santa Clara County Paramedics.
STORM DRAIN/HIGHWAY 17/YUKI FARMS/TRAFFIC AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION 1991-77 (01.37)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1992-77
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RATIFYING THE TOWN
MANAGER'S AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH PRELIMINARY WORK AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SEPARATE AGREEMENTS WITH YUKI FARMS
AND THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRAFFIC AUTHORITY FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF A STORM DRAIN LINE UNDER HIGHWAY 17, and these costs advanced by the Town
for this improvement should be assessed upon the properties in this area and collected at
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the time the properties are developed or improved. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Ventura
abstained due to family owned property in the area posing a possible conflict of interest.
CITIES SELECTION COMMITTEE/SANTA CLARA COUNTY/CITIES ASSOCIATION
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council support the nomination of
Marge Bruno to the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Mrs. Benjamin, as Town's representative to the SCCC, will support the appointment of Ms
Bruno at the May 21st meeting. Carried unanimously.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/1992-97
Mayor Carlson stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider the recommended 1992-97 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Lynne Dickerson, 155 Old Adobe Road, request apportionment for the bridge on Quito
Road be moved up to 92-93 budget rather than the 94-95 assignment of funding, and
submitted photographs for the record.
Lorraine Mac Gowan, 166 Rinconada Oaks Court, asked for help in this area especially
since the schools are eliminating the bus service and students must walk or ride bikes to
school.
Dave McFadden, 233 Montclaire, requested Council's help in solving the problem for
pedestrians and cyclists at this location.
John Snelham, 247 Old Adobe Road, stated the need for additional safety measures to be
taken in the bridge area and would appreciate funding in CIP be moved up.
Susan Dias, 14355 La Rinconada Drive, and presented petitions from the neighbors
concerning the drainage ditch area between Wimbleton and Granada on the South side of
Wedgewood. The plan to be a covered drainage ditch with a walking trail to make the
pedestrian way safer for school age children.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Ventura, to delay the Bonnie View Trailer
Park portion of Creek Trail, on page 1, to 95-96 for funding or at which time other property
owners along this project area are ready to improve their property and install their portion of
the trail. Carried unanimously. (This action releases $85,000 to streets and roads.)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to move the funds from the Bonnie
View trail area to the Quito Road Pedestrian Bridge solution on page 2, under the 92-93
fiscal year. That no more than $85,000 be used on this project and that the pedestrian
bridge be such that it can be moved to another location or be used as part of the completed
design, when the permanent bridge is built by the County. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Carlson, that the Bus Duck-Out Alberto Way/High 9 on page 2 be removed
from the CIP until a better implementation plan be devised. Mr. Carlosn withdrew his motion
after some discussion.
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Council consensus that Billy Jones Railroad contamination be moved from page 20 under
Ongoing Projects in Public Buildings and Equipment Program to Parks Program, page 14.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Carlson, that the Civic Center Complex
Structural & Maintenance Survey on page 20 under Rebudgeted Projects in the Public
Buildings and Equipment Program for the year 92-93 be done first with high priority before
any repairs are implemented. Carried unanimously.
CIP CONT.
Council consensus to move the Debt Service on page 46 under Parking Program, to a
footnote since this item has not been determined by Council yet.
Council consensus to reevaluate the Parking Structure - West Main Street west of North
Santa Cruz Avenue on page 55 under Summary of Unfunded Projects, to see if this item is
indeed viable under the Town's Downtown Specific Plan and/or General Plan.
Council consensus to list a possible source of funds under mitigation reimbursement on
parking issues amounting to $1,000,000.
Motion by Mr. Ventura, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to appropriate the available $1,575,000
for the Saratoga - University Avenue to Monte Sereno Town Limit for Utility Undergrounding
Program on page 60, and drops all other projects from this program. Carried unanimously.
Consensus Motion to add the Old Town Theater to the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment
Project on page R-9 under Section III, C, and may cost $1,500,000 for acquisition and
rehabilitation.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to adjourn this evening's meeting at
8:24p.m. to a Study Session with the Arts Commission.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
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Town Clerk
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