M 04-21-97TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
April 21, 1997
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 7:35 p.m., Monday, April 21, 1997, in regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, and Mayor Joanne Benjamin.
Absent:Jan Hutchins and Linda Lubeck.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Benjamin announced that no closed session meeting had been held this evening.
TREE CITY U.S.A./DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AWARD TO TOWN (00.28)
Dave Wachtel, Forester with the California Department of Forestry, presented the "Tree City, U.S.A."
Award, to the Town of Los Gatos for the 17th consecutive year. The Town is honored to be one of 103
cities in California to receive this honor. Mayor Benjamin accepted the Award and opened the
presented flag for all to see.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
CODE COMPLIANCE/QUARTERLY REPORT (02.47)
Informational report from the Code Compliance Officer regarding abatement of code violations was
received and filed.
PAYROLL RATIFICATION/MARCH 1997 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the check register for the
payroll of March 9, 1997 through March 22, 1997 paid on March 28, 1997, and for the payroll of
March 23, 1997 through April 5, 1997 paid on April 11, 1997 in the amount of $601,013.11. Carried
by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/APRIL 1997 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on April 4, and April 11, 1997 in the amount of
$462,550.75. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 1997 (05A.V)
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Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the Minutes of April 7, 1997
as submitted. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
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JOINT MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 1997 (05B.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the Joint
Council/Redevelopment Minutes of April 7, 1997 as submitted. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs.
Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
TREASURER'S REPORT (06.V)
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council as of July 30, 1994, was received and
filed.
ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT (07.40)
Informational report from the Town Engineer regarding statistics concerning traffic safety and traffic
accidents within the town.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT/NONPOINT SOURCE BUDGET (08.37)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the proposed 1997-98 Storm
Water Management Program (Nonpoint Source) Budget. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck
and Mr. Hutchins absent.
TOWN ATTORNEY SERVICES/ORRY KORB/RESOLUTION 1997-34 (09.10)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-34 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT FOR TOWN ATTORNEY SERVICES. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs.
Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
HVAC SERVICES/ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS/RESOLUTION 1997-35 (10.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-35 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS INC. FOR HVAC
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
9615 PROJECT/STREET RESURFACING/RESOLUTION 1997-36 (11.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-36 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROJECT 9615/BI-
ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins
absent.
9705 PROJECT/CIVIC CENTER PLAZA/DECK ROOF REPLACEMENT/RESO 1997-37 (12.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-37 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROJECT
9705/CIVIC CENTER PLAZA DECK ROOF REPLACEMENT. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes.
Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
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HERTZ CAR SALES/TWO DETECTIVE VEHICLES/RESOLUTION 1997-38 (13.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-38 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HERTZ CORPORATION, CAR SALES TO
PURCHASE TWO USED VEHICLES. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr.
Hutchins absent.
RENTAL MEDIATION/TENANT-LANDLORD DISPUTES/ORDINANCE 2029 (14.19)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 2029 entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, ARTICLE
VIII, RENTAL AND OTHER TENANT-LANDLORD DISPUTES (SECTIONS 14.80.010 -
14.80.315). Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
HEARINGS
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR LOS GATOS/JULY 1997-JUNE 2002/ADOPTION (15.10)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider the
adoption of the Town of Los Gatos Strategic Plan for July 1997 through June 2002.
There was no one from the audience to address this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing. Carried by a vote of
3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt the Town of Los Gatos
Strategic Plan for July 1997 through June 2002. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr.
Hutchins absent.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15960/HIGH TECH BURRITO/APPEAL (16.09)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a Conditional use Permit for a restaurant with
indoor beer and wine service with meals, and outdoor seating on property zoned C-1. Project
application PRJ-97-003. Property location: 15960 Los Gatos Boulevard. Property Owner: Carl
Cilker. Applicant: High Tech Burrito Corporation. Appellant: Brian Malone.
There was no one from the audience to address this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council continue this item to May 5, 1997 at
the request of the owner. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE/CITIZENS COMMITTEE/RESOLUTION 1997-39 (17.46)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting resolution
establishing a Citizens General Plan Task Force and authorizing staff prepare requests for proposals
for facilitator and task force coordinator.
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GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE CONTINUED
Council consensus:
* Remove the Creighton's from the RFP list to avoid conflict of interest.
* This committee will be asked to make recommendations, not final decisions.
* The facilitator will be required to be experienced with planning issues.
* Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Attaway will participate in the interviews for facilitator.
* The time line on page 2 is important to follow.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 1997-39 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL PLAN
TASK FORCE AS AN ADVISORY BODY TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, and authorizing staff to
send out Request for Proposals (RFP) for Task Force facilitator and coordinator. Carried by a vote of
3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
BILLY JONES RAILROAD/OAK MEADOW PARK/FUNDING (18.44)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider request to waive
building fees for the Billy Jones Railroad located in Oak Meadow Park, located at University Avenue
and Blossom Hill Road.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
John Lochner, 150 Creffield Heights, spoke of the service done by this facility: the numbers of
young people employed; the recreational facility for parents with young children; the ambiance
afforded to the residents of our town; the many hours of volunteer service given for the betterment of
our park. He spoke of the plans before the DRC and the request to waive building permit fees.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that this non-profit service attraction be added to
the budget considerations for the 1997-98 budget session. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck
and Mr. Hutchins absent.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (26.10)
Mayor Benjamin noted that there were no Council Committee reports to be given this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that this evening's meeting be adjourned at 7:52
p.m.. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Lubeck and Mr. Hutchins absent.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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