M 05-26-98 JTJOINT TOWN OF LOS GATOS
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
May 26, 1998
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 6:07 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in
regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton,
Jan Hutchins and Mayor/Chairman Linda Lubeck.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lubeck announced that there had been no Closed Session meeting this evening.
CALIFORNIA INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT (AB 1614)/RESOLUTION 1998-71 (01.05)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-71 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUPPORTING COMPROMISE
PROPOSAL TO THE CALIFORNIA INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT (AB 1614). Carried
unanimously.
PRELIMINARY 1998-99 OPERATING BUDGET/HEARING
PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1998-1999 (02.06)
Town Manager, David Knapp, gave an overview of the budget and the budget development process of
the Town. He emphasized that the Town's budget is balanced and that the Town does not run a deficit.
The budget was developed following the Town's fiscal policy which requires that current year
operating expenditures be funded by current year revenues. He noted that the Bay Area economy is
currently strong which supports Town's present Capital Improvement Program. Current restoration of
deteriorating roads and sidewalks will lessen future operating expenses. Quality service delivered
efficiently and economically continues to be a Town goal. Building, Engineering and Parks, Forestry
and Maintenance Services have been combined and renamed the Parks and Public works Department.
The General Plan Update is in full progress, incorporating the input from a community based
committee appointed for this purpose. Plans for an Emergency Operations Center to be located at the
Neighborhood Center during times of emergency are underway, and the Friends of the Library will be
conducting a community needs assessment funded by the Friends and the Library Trust Fund.
TC:D10:MM052698
Town Council Minutes May 26, 1998
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1998-1999/CONT.
GRANT REQUESTS
Mayor Lubeck stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
Allocation of Fiscal Year 1998-99 Community Grant Funds.
Human Services & Art Organizations:
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Jack Neal, Chairman of the Community Services Committee, explained the process for evaluating
and distributing the funds within the grant programs.
Deborah Kranefuss, 1199 Arroyo Seco Drive, Campbell, Director of Live Oak Senior Nutrition &
Service Center, spoke of the number of activities and services offered to the elderly by this program,
and noted the outreach and information services which have been operating in Los Gatos for twenty
two years. She has worked with other Los Gatos service organizations to pool resources for seniors.
Pat Lake, 15330 Kittridge Road, Saratoga, Director of Administration for Teen Counseling Center of
the West Valley, 208 E. Main Street, spoke of the services offered; skills for better communication;
and building trust and self esteem. This organization has served Los Gatos for over fifteen years.
Becky Murray, speaking for Second Harvest Food Bank, told of the program and the need of the
county's needy for food relief. The Food Bank supplies food and other services to the needy on a
regular basis.
Sheri Lewis, Executive Director of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, explained the need of the
Chamber for additional funding from the Town. She noted that there is a need for a brochure to be
sent out from the Chamber. The cultural resources of the Town are to go into the brochure. Mr.
Hutchins also asked that a parking insert be added to the brochure.
Ronald Knapp, 20885 Wardell Road, representing the Los Gatos Community Concert Assoc., spoke
of working with the high school and community for fifty years, and thanked Council for its continued
support.
Heather Cisowski, 17769 Navajo Trail, requested additional funding for A Place for Teens, noting
that the proposed grant funding is appreciated.
Lee Fagot, 845 Lilac Way, spoke of optional funding programs that are being pursued by A Place for
Teens.
Marge Brown, President of the Art Docents of Los Gatos, spoke of the work they have been doing
over 25 years. She asked for an additional $1,000 for the program.
Drew Barth, representing A Place for Teens, spoke of ten years of raising money for the teen center.
Rebbecca Herr, 228 Massol Ave., President of the Board of the Live Oak Senior Nutrition and
Service Center, spoke in support of the teen center and community wide efforts to support teen
programs.
Beverly Pevarnick, Executive Director of the Los Gatos Museum Association, serving residents for
over 32 years, told of the exhibits and programs planned by the association, and thanked Council for
ongoing support.
Janet Hedley, 296 Garden Hill Drive, Youth Science Institute, requested funding for a special project
involving mountain lion exhibitions and programs.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
TC:D10:MM052698
Town Council Minutes May 26, 1998
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1998-1999/CONT.
GRANT REQUESTS
Departmental Expenditures:
Council reviewed the Proposed Operating Budget section by section and made the following
comments concerning the format and clarity of the budget:
●The Cost Accounting Process was explained as the format for this year's budget, and how this
accounting system would allow for an accurate Fee Study Analysis in the future.
●Due to the changes in the format a footnote will be added to explain the large differences from
year to year. (p.23)
●The 54% of accounts receivables being credited to the Police Department was explained as
accounting for booking fees which are generally non-collectable. (p.20)
●Increase in purchase orders is credited to fiscal reporting policies being carefully followed.
●Code Compliance showed a decreased in abated violations due to decrease in staffing.
Proactive educational programs are no longer possible in this budget. The General Plan Task Force
will be establishing a sub-committee to prioritize ordinances for code compliance enforcement. (p.32)
●The title of Senior Planner was changed to Assistant Planning Director at mid-year asnoted in
the budget. (p. 24)
●General Plan Update will appear in the adopted budget and should be noted since the project is
underway and funding and expenses will be occurring this year.
●Lot Line Adjustments do not increase the number of lots, they just moves the line to a new
location for various reasons. The Water Company transferred parts of the old flume to adjoining lots
which accounted for 18 of the 21 lot line adjustments. (p.38)
●Preferential Parking Citations has increased over the years and Mrs. Benjamin noted that the
impacts in the residential neighborhoods are exacerbated. Council must do something about the
situation. (p.57)
●The answer given for the projected increase in traffic accidents was better weather, better
streets, narrower lanes and refurbished stores. Council commented again on the need to supply more
parking. (p.53)
●Traffic Striping was questioned and the narrowed lanes on Los Gatos Boulevard discussed.
Mrs. Benjamin and Mr. Blanton noted for the record they still did not agree with this proposal. (p.59)
●Mr. Hutchins noted that A Place for Teens would be receiving a 300% increase in funding,
which is a significant difference from all the other programs in Community Services. (p.89)
●The contributions of volunteers in the Library was acknowledged and appreciated. (p.97)
●Principle and Interest payments for the Certificates of Participation are not shown under Debt
Service but are carried in Redevelopment Agency. The funds in Debt Service are reserved incase the
RDA does not meet its commitment. (p.120)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to fund the Chamber of Commerce an additional
$4,500 to pay for the brochure. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, to fund Art Docents an additional $1,000 and A Place for Teens an additional
$5,000. After Council discussion the motion died for lack of a second.
TC:D10:MM052698
Town Council Minutes May 26, 1998
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET FOR 1998-1999/CONT.
Mayor Lubeck noted that the Budget would return to Council June 15, 1998 for adoption and should
include the change that was made for the Chamber of Commerce and the addition of the General Plan
Update revenues and costs. Council will submit to staff all the typos it identified.
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE/RESOLUTION 1998-72 (03.20)
ROBERT BEIN, WILLIAM FROST & ASSOCIATES/CONSULTANT SERVICES
Mayor Lubeck announced that this was the time and place so noted for public hearing to consider the
General Plan Update: To concur with Council subcommittee (Lubeck and Attaway) recommendation
to use one consultant for General Plan Task Force II Facilitation, Planning Consultation, Data
Collection and Environmental Review; Discuss whether to proceed with North Forty Specific Plan;
Adopt resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute an agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost
and Associates for consulting services to either: 1) Facilitate General Plan Task Force II, collect
technical data, prepare General Plan Update and North Forty Specific Plan, and Environmental
Review for the General Plan Update; or 2) Provide all tasks in alternative (1) except the North Forty
Specific Plan.
The following person spoke to this issue:
Paul Curtis, 226 Airport Parkway, Suite 600, San Jose, speaking for Robert Bein, William Frost &
Assoc., assured Council that the time line and meeting concerns were reasonable and would be met.
He did not believe there would be a conflict of interest and had not been affected by that issue during
his 25 year career.
Laura Worthington-Forbes introduced herself to Council and expressed her pleasure in working for
the Town.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-72
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT BEIN, WILLIAM FROST
AND ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE,
which will facilitate General Plan Task Force II; Collect technical data; Prepare General Plan Update
and North Forty Specific Plan; and Environmental Review for the General Plan Update. Staff and
Consultant to determine time lines for the various elements. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lubeck adjourned this evening's meeting at 8:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
TC:D10:MM052698