M 03-16-98TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
March 16, 1998/Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
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 8:17 p.m., Monday, March 16, 1998, in
joint 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 noted that Closed Session was not held this evening.
GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT/MICHAEL BURKE (XXX.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that six applications had been received from Michael Burke, Lois Hanson,
Kevin Maple, Peggy Marcucci, Bill Quigley and Lee Quintana for one vacancy on the General Plan
Committee. Voting was held and Mr. Burke was appointed for term expiring August 1, 1999.
NEWSRACK COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT/KENNETH MARTZ (YY.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that one application had been received from Kenneth Martz for one
vacancy on the Newsrack Committee. Voting was held and Mr. Martz was appointed to term expiring
August 1, 1998.
PARKS COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT/NORBERT WITT (XXX.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that two applications had been received from Elizabeth Greer, and Norbert
Witt for one vacancy on the Parks Commission. Voting was held and Mr. Witt was reappointed to
term ending April 1, 2002.
REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT/KEVIN MAPLE (YYY.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that one application had been received from Kevin Maple for one vacancy
on the Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Voting was held and Mr. Maple was appointed to term
ending August 1, 1999.
RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE/APPOINTMENT/SUSAN FISH (XY.20)
Mayor Lubeck announced that one application had been received from Susan Fish for one vacancy on
the Rent Advisory Committee. Voting was held and Ms Fish was reappointed to term ending March 1,
2001.
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SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS (02.47)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the recommended action
concerning County Referrals:
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICANT REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION
6064 14531 Arnerich Rd.Salem Time Extension
Approval/No Conditions
Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (03.47)
Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was received and
filed.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/FEBRUARY 1998 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify the check registers for the
payrolls of February 8 through February 21, 1998 paid on February 27, 1998 in the amount of
$323,783.03. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/FEBRUARY-MARCH 1998 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on February 27 and March 6, 1998 in the amount of
$453,433.10. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 1998 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council approve the Minutes of March 2,
1998 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
ANNUAL TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT (07.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council accept informational Annual
Traffic Safety Report and file. Carried unanimously.
LIBRARY SERVICES/TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT OF $5,000
GRANDPARENTS & BOOKS PROGRAM (08.44)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council authorize the Town Manager to
accept a Library Services and Technology Act Grant of $5,000 for a Grandparents and Books
Program. Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS HILLSIDE AREAS/ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATIONS
STANDARDS FOR REVIEW/RESOLUTION 1998-20 (09.46)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-20
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RECOMMENDING ADOPTION
OF THE REFORMATTED "STANDARDS FOR THE REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURE AND
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SITE APPLICATIONS IN THE LOS GATOS HILLSIDE AREAS." Carried unanimously.
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PROJECT 9708-LIBRARY RESTROOMS/PROJECT 9801-BLOSSOM HILL PARK
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES (10.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council continue this item to April 6, 1998
for some minor budget details which need to be resolved. Carried unanimously.
WEST VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY/GREEN VALLEY DISPOSAL
COMPANY/GUADALUPE RUBBISH DISPOSAL COMPANY/RESOLUTION 1998-21 (11.14)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-21
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND CONSENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY,
GREEN VALLEY DISPOSAL COMPANY, AND GUADALUPE RUBBISH DISPOSAL
COMPANY. Carried unanimously.
BUDGET INCREASE FOR SALARIES/RESOLUTION 1998-22 (12.05)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-22
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN
MANAGER TO TRANSFER EXISTING NON POINT SOURCE FUND BALANCE, which
authorizes budget increase of $10,000 for salaries (2224-51100), and $3,000 for benefits (2224-52000)
from existing fund balance of $51,100. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 9615-BIANNUAL STREET RESURFACING (13.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council increase 97/98 project budget
480S9615-85035 by $40,000 from account number 4480-85300. Carried unanimously.
HEARING
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT/RESOLUTION 1998-23/HEARING (15.09)
Mayor Lubeck stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting resolution authorizing the use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds to purchase
new firearms for Police Department personnel and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an
agreement with L.C. Action Police Supply to purchase new firearms and rebudget accounts as outlined
in the staff report.
No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-23
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW
FIREARMS FOR THE LOS GATOS/MONTE SERENO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH L.C.
ACTION POLICE SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE NEW FIREARMS, and rebudget
accounts as outlined in Fiscal Impact. Carried unanimously.
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PARKING/WEST MAIN STREET AT PARK/RESOLUTION 1998-24 (14A.39)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-24 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CHANGING TIME LIMITS ON WEST
MAIN STREET (AT PARK AVENUE) FROM 30 MINUTES TO 2 HOURS). Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins abstained.
PARKING/WEST MAIN STREET/ACROSS FROM VILLAGE INN (14B.39)
Mayor Lubeck stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting resolution
eliminating the 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. parking prohibition on the north side of West main Street across
from the motel (235 West main Street)
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Preston Hill, attorney for the appellant, spoke of the history of this parking restriction and asked that
it remain as it is now established.
Mr. Sumpter, owner of Village Motel, asked that Council reconsider the staff recommendation, and
allow the parking to remain as established. This parking restriction has been a great help in softening
the noise impacts from the restaurants and bars and has helped greatly with the motel occupancy rate.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Council Consensus that this parking area should be returned to the Parking Commission for
reconsideration and proper notification to interested parties in the affected neighborhood. Mr.
Sumpter will have the opportunity for input into the process with the Parking Commission.
PARKING/11 MONTEBELLO WAY/SMART CLEANERS/RESOLUTION 1998-25 (14C.39)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-25 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING 10 MINUTE PASSENGER
LOADING ZONE WITH PROPER SIGNAGE IN FRONT OF SMART CLEANERS (11
MONTEBELLO WAY.) Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins abstained.
MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT 1997-98 (16.05)
POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN/RESOLUTION 1998-13
Motion by Mrs. Benjamin, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-13
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE POSITION AND
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ESTABLISH THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT TOWN
ENGINEER, INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER, AND TEMPORARY BUDGET
ASSISTANT; that Council accept the Mid-Year 1997-98 Budget Report; authorize the budget
adjustments from the February 17, 1998 agenda report; authorize a budget adjustment for the
preparation of a Parking Improvement Feasibility Study; and authorize the Town Manager to issue
Request for Proposal for a Parking Improvement Feasibility Study. Carried unanimously.
COMPENSATION/TOWN CLERK/TOWN TREASURER (17.10)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council determine that an evaluation of
elected positions should be established by comparing the work in that position, and the level of
responsibility expected in that position, to other comparable Town positions. That the Town contract
with the Santa Clara County Employee Relations Service to study these positions and
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COMPENSATION/TOWN CLERK/TOWN TREASURER CONT. (17.10)
that this agency perform a comparison of responsibilities and make recommendations concerning the
salaries for the clerk's and treasurer's office. That the motion be expanded to include a comparison
among cities of our size with elected and appointed clerks and treasurers so as to compare ranges of
salaries and benefits for the jobs performed. Carried unanimously.
PASSPORT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AGENT/RESOLUTION 1998-26 (18.10)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Benjamin, that Council adopt Resolution 1998-26
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN CLERK
TO ACT AS PASSPORT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AGENT. Carried by a vote of three
ayes. Mr. Hutchins and Mrs. Lubeck voted no.
CUPOLA SITE AT OAK MEADOW PARK/PARKS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (19.23)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, that Council accept the recommended location of
the Oak Meadow Park Bandstand as a temporary location for the restored Cupola as recommended by
staff and the Parks Commission. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway voted no due to various
concerns.
The final location for the cupola will be open to community discussion and fund raising. Staff will
review the community's reaction to the cupola at the bandstand and hold a hearing to consider the
permanent placement of this historic structure.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Joanne reported on the Town Hall Meeting with Byron Sher, and then introduced a new Los Gatos
resident who had just moved from Massachusetts. He explained an adult literacy project he has been
working on which involves tutoring on a one on one basis.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lubeck adjourned this evening's meeting at 10:06 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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