M 06-13-94 JTTOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
JOINT TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 13, 1994
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos met in the
Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:38 p.m., Monday, June 13, 1994, in
regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck,
Patrick O'Laughlin and Mayor/Chairman Attaway.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Larry Anderson, Town Attorney, stated that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening's
meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to discuss Pending Litigation regarding
O'Shea's Bar & Grill, et al. v. Town of Los Gatos, et al., Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.
CV738010. Further proceedings in the case were discussed and Council gave directions for pursuing
the case.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Council met to discuss a Personnel matter concerning
the Town Attorney Evaluation.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Council met to discuss Labor Relations with Town
negotiator concerning Town Employees' Association, AFSCME, Police Officer's Association,
Confidential Employees, and Management Staff regarding negotiating strategies.
BELOW MARKET RATE UNIT/HENNING COURT 122/BMP LOAN (01.19)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve a Town loan of $21,900 to
BMP unit purchaser in the form of a Second Trust Deed at 6% interest for a 15-year term from the
Below Market Price (BMP) Program Fund for purchase of a Below Market Price unit at 122 Henning
Court, which loan shall be subject to the conditions included in this report. Carried unanimously.
HEARING
OPERATING BUDGET 1994-95/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
(05.06)
Mayor Attaway stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider the
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1994-95 Operating Budget for the Town and Redevelopment Agency and use of Community
Development Block Grant Funding.
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1994-95 BUDGET HEARING CONT.
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Lane Davis, President of LGPOA, asked for Council's continued financial support for the police
department and public safety services of the Town.
Tony Silvera, 16470 Matilla, requested that the motorcycle officers be retained.
Kevin Smith, Wilder Ave, asked that the motorcycle and community service officers be retained.
Debra Harrison, Oak Rim Crt, spoke for the motorcycle officers.
Pete Seimens, Ellenwood Ave, representing Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District, spoke on
St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve and suggested a joint project on the opening of Jones Trail.
Del Woods, 407 W Seacliff, Aptos, spoke of reopening the historic Jones Road Trail and the request
for financial support from the Town of $30,000.
John Snellham, 207 Old Adobe Rd, Silicon Valley Art Fund request for seed money of $1,000.
Preston Hill, 33 Peralta Ave, expressed opinions regarding the upcoming financial forums and
suggested some methods in reducing Town's budget and concentrating on Town's infrastructure.
Tim Morgan, addressed the issue of the Town's need for motorcycle officers particularly for
emergencies during special events or restricted traffic conditions.
Randy Vallata, spoke in favor of retaining motorcycle officers.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, to fund $1,000 from unfunded balance to the
Silicon Valley Art Fund. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to fund $2,500 from unfunded balance to Joint
Ventures Silicon Valley Network. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to fund $10,000 from unfunded balance and
reestablish the motorcycle officers. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mayor Attaway voted no due to
various underlying financial issues involved with the use of motorcycles.
STREET BANNERS/PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY/SIGNS/RESOLUTION 1994-79 (06.46)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. O'Laughlin, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-79
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING A TOWN-WIDE
POLICY REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF BANNERS ON LIGHT STANDARDS IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, and includes the desk item Exhibit A and photographs submitted
for the record. Carried unanimously.
Council consensus that Mrs. Lubeck review the banner policy with the banner committee, and return
to Council with a proposal.
STREET BANNER/CELEBRATING BRAZILIAN SOCCER TEAM/AMERICAN SAVINGS (07.46)
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve the request from
American Savings Bank to display a street banner in the public right-of-way celebrating the Brazilian
Soccer Team and directing the applicant to work with the Director of Parks Forestry and Maintenance
to install the banner and thanking the applicant for the work involved in accomplishing this. Carried
unanimously.
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BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE/LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT #1
FILING ANNUAL REPORT/RESOLUTION 1994-80 (02.04)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-80 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ORDERING THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
TO PREPARE AND FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STREETS &
HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22565 AND FOLLOWING REGARDING LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 -- BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
GEMINI COURT/LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT #2
FILING ANNUAL REPORT/RESOLUTION 1994-81 (03.04)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-81 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ORDERING THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
TO PREPARE AND FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STREETS &
HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 22565 AND FOLLOWING REGARDING LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 -- GEMINI COURT OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM/OCJP GRANT/RESOLUTION 1994-82 (04.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1994-82 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING FOR A
CAREER CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM GRANT. Carried unanimously.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS/COUNCIL POLICY (08.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve amendment of Council
policy on Commission appointments. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE/1994-95 (09.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the Town Council
Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 1994-95. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that this evening's meeting be adjourned at 9:35
p.m. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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