M 06-07-99TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 7, 1999/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
7:32 p.m., Monday, June 7, 1999, in joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Linda Lubeck, Joe Pirzynski,
and Vice-Mayor/Vice-Chairman Steven Blanton.
Absent:Mayor/Chairman Jan Hutchins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, announced that Council had met in Closed Session
prior to this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b),
in one case and no action was taken.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Council met to discuss a Public
Employee Performance Evaluation. No action was taken.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Council met to Conference with
Labor Negotiator. Town Negotiator (Lead): Gary Rogers, Personnel Manager.
Association/Employees: Town Manager, Town Attorney. No action was taken.
PRESENTATION/MICHELE BRAUCHT/FINANCE DIRECTOR (00.44)
Vice-Mayor Blanton presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
from the Government Finance Officers Association to Michele Braucht who was
present to receive her award for high professional achievement.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received
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and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS (02.47)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept the
report concerning City of San Jose Referral 99-1:
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NUMBER LOCATION APPLICANT
PDC-99-01-006 Los Gatos-Almaden Road and Union Avenue LGA Associates
Limited Partnership
REQUEST
Rezone property from Commercial zoning to a Planned Development zoning to allow the
construction of 15 courtyard style two story houses and demolish two existing commercial
buildings.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Mayor to send letter opposing development to City of San Jose Council.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (03.10)
Informational item presenting future Town Meetings for Council and other Town
Boards and Commissions was received and filed.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/MAY 1999 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the
check registers for the payroll of May 2 through May 15, 1999 paid on May 21,
1999, in the amount of $398,978.53. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins
absent.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MAY 1999 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council ratify the
accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on May 14 and
May 21, 1999, in the amount of $1,289,771.10. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr.
Hutchins absent.
MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1999 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council approve the
Minutes of May 17, 1999 Joint Redevelopment/Town Council Meeting as
submitted. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
LIBRARY LOAN PERIOD CHANGES (07.44)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to accept and file
informational item regarding change in Library loan periods. Carried by a vote of
4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
FRIENDS OF THE LOS GATOS PUBLIC LIBRARY/DONATION OF $17,990 (08.44)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept
donation of $17,990 from the Friends of the Los Gatos Public Library. Carried
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by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
COPIER/PINNACLE DOCUMENTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT (09.28)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council authorize
fixed asset purchase of copier for Planning Department from Pinnacle Document
Systems for $24,215.53. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
NORTH FORTY SPECIFIC PLAN/MARKET STUDY/ECONOMICS RESEARCH (10.47)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept and
file report and referral to the General Plan Committee and Planning Commission
regarding Economics Research Associates updated market study for the North
Forty Specific Plan Area. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
WINCHESTER BLVD 15350/VILLA FELICE/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (11.09)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept and
file report from Planning Commission recommending denial of Planned
Development Application DEV-97-006; Project Application PRJ-98-130; and
Negative Declaration ND-98-0010. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins
absent.
EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM/BONUS PAYMENTS/RESOLUTION 1999-63
(12.10)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-63 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ESTABLISH AN
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY IMPLEMENTING AN EMPLOYEE REFERRAL
PROGRAM WITH A BONUS PAYMENT OF UP TO $1,500. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
SAN JOSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/CEO STEVE TEDESCO/RESOLUTION 1999-
64 (13.44)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-64 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMENDING THE SAN JOSE SILICON VALLEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND STEVE TEDESCO. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins
absent.
MEASURE B FUNDS/20% ALLOCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT/RESOLUTION 1999-
65 (14.06)
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Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-65 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO RECEIVE THE 20%
ALLOCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT COSTS PROVIDED BY MEASURE B
FUNDS. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD STRIPING/PRJ 9909/RESOLUTION 1999-66 (15.35)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-66 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 9908 - LOS
GATOS BOULEVARD STRIPING, and amend 1999-2004 Capital Improvement
Program to carry forward $31,800 budgeted for the project. Carried by a vote of
4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS/PROJECT 00-09/RESOLUTION 1999-67 (16.35)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-67 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 00-09 - SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
WOODED VIEW DRIVE/SUBDIVISION/TERRY ROSE/RESOLUTION 1999-68
(17.09)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-68 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ACCEPTING WORK OF TERRY ROSE, DEVELOPER FOR A FOUR-LOT
SUBDIVISION AT THE END OF WOODED VIEW DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY TOWN CLERK. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 236/OFFICE ON GROUND FLOOR/RESOLUTION 1999-69
(18.09)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-69 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DENYING APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
DENY AN APPLICATION FOR USE AND OCCUPANCY APPROVAL FOR A
MEDICAL OFFICE USE ON PROPERTY ZONED C-2. Carried by a vote of 4
ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
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MAIN STREET E 14-16/OFFICE ON GROUND FLOOR/RESOLUTION 1999-70
(19.09)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-70 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DENYING AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DENYING AN APPEAL OF A NOTICE OF VIOLATION THAT ALLEGES THAT
A GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY CONVERTED TO
AN OFFICE USE IN THE C-2 ZONE. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins
absent.
PENNSYLVANIA AVE 8/RESIDENTIAL REMODEL/RESOLUTION 1999-71 (20.09)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-71 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
GRANTING AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
GRANTING A MINOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO
CONSTRUCT A SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A PRE-1941 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ON PROPERTY ZONED R-D AND REMANDING THE
APPLICATION. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/MODIFICATIONS/WEST ELEVATION/RESOLUTION
1999-72 (21.09)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-72 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
GRANTING IN PART AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION TO APPROVE MODIFICATION TO ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
APPROVAL OF THE WEST ELEVATION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING
ZONED C-2:PD:LHP. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 565/CAMPO DI BOCCE/USE PERMIT MODIFICATION
(22.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to continue this item two
weeks to June 21, 1999 for the owners to work out the details to the modification
request. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Summerhill Open Space:
Greg Presedo-Floyd, 420 Hershner Way, asked that there be improvements
made to the Summerhill Open Space accessibility. He requested bicycle parking
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racks at the foot of the trail and a pedestrian activated crosswalk near
Meadowbrook and Blossom Hill to align directly across from the open space trail.
Staff will receive the presented information and prepare a Council report for the
agenda of July 19, 1999.
TCI Senior Citizen Discounts:
Shirley Henderson, 24 Los Gatos Boulevard, reported that TCI offers senior
citizen discounts to all cable viewers that are over 65 years old. Council can
contact TCI and receive this information and adopt a resolution requesting this
service for the Town. Staff will research and prepare report for July 19, 1999.
HEARINGS
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/MODIFICATIONS/WEST ELEVATION/APPEAL (23.09)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve
modifications to the west elevation of a commercial building on property zoned c-
2:PD:LHP. Project Application: PRJ-99-001. Property Location: 50 University
Avenue. Property Owner/Applicant: SRI Old Town LLC. Appellant: Stacy J.
Stewart.
No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to continue this item to
June 21, 1999. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent. There will be
no further notice on this item.
STACIA 169/RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION/APPEAL (24.09)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying an
application to subdivide a lot into three parcels on property zoned R-1:10.
Project Application PRJ-99-023. Property Owner/Applicant/Appellant: Randy and
Darlene Nelson.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Norm Matteoni, 1740 Technology Drive, #250, San Jose, requested a
continuance so as to have the full Council present to avoid a tie vote.
Bill Walker, 179 Stacia Street, as a neighbor to the project he supports the
proposal.
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Dave Flick, 130 Stacia, noted that there are no stability problems associated
with this site; that smaller homes are more compatible to this neighborhood than
one large one; that the proposal is appropriate to the size and style of the
surrounding homes.
Bob Balcomb, 195 Stacia, has lived thirty years in the neighborhood and
approves the project.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to continue this item to
July 6, 1999 when there will be a full Council so as to avoid a split vote. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent. There will be no further notice on this
item.
BLOSSOM HILL ROAD 14734/SUMMERHILL/RESIDENTIAL/PRJ-98-210/APPEAL
(25.09)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve an
Architecture and Site application to construct a single family home on property
zoned HR-1:PD. Project Application: PRJ-98-210. Applicant: SummerHill
Homes. Property Owner: SummerHill Blossom Ltd. Property Location 14734
Blossom Hill Road. Appellant: Krish Bhargavan.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Krish Bhargavan, 127 West Hill Drive, noted his proximity to the proposed
home and requested that in be lower and set further from his property line for a
better view and not so much shade.
Elaine Breeze, 777 California Ave, representing Summerhill, spoke of the time
and effort already spent on meeting the neighbors' and Town's requests.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
BLOSSOM HILL ROAD 14734/SUMMERHILL/RESIDENTIAL/CONT.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to uphold the Planning
Commission due to all the prior meetings and cooperative work that has gone
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into this project. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 16185/COMMERCIAL BUILDING/APPEAL (26.09)
Vice-Mayor BlantHP LaserJet Series IIHPLASEII.PRSto demolish a pre-1941
residence and to construct a new commercial building on property zoned CH.
No significant environmental impacts have been identified as a result of this
project, and a Negative Declaration is recommended. Project Application PRJ-
98-129. Negative Declaration ND-98-021. Property Location: 16185 Los Gatos
Boulevard. Property Owner/Applicant: Michael Farah.
The following person addressed Council:
Shahriar Daftari, 243 Los Cerros Ave, Walnut Creek, explained that they were
willing to work out design and style with the Town. Noted that the adjacent
buildings are 28 feet and 24 feet high. This project's proposal is 25 feet in back
and 26 1/2 feet in front. He spoke of one story in front with a recessed second
floor. The project has 4 to 5 more parking spaces than required and will benefit
the Town by upgrading a derelict lot. He will be aware of gaining the full support
of the DRC with the next review.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to return this project to the
DRC finding that the Planning Commission erred by not giving ample opportunity
for the applicant to redesign the project and to demonstrate good faith in working
with the community and having the opportunity to submit a design that
contributes favorably to the Los Gatos Boulevard Plan; and Planning
Commission may have felt that it did not have authority over this policy to make
this decision. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
JOHNSON AVE 320-324/RESIDENTIAL LOT SPLIT/APPEAL (27.09)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny a two
lot subdivision on property zoned R-1:8. Project Application PRJ-98-235.
Property Location: 320 and 324 Johnson Avenue. Property Owner: George and
Janet Kennedy. Applicant/Appellant: John Lien.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
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JOHNSON AVE 320-324/RESIDENTIAL LOT SPLIT CONT.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
John Lien, 146 College, asked that the frontage on Johnson and Foster Road be
combined to be considered sufficient frontage to allow the subdivision of the
hundred foot lot into 50 foot lots. He did not believe a variance was called for in
regards to this proposal.
Dave Flick, 130 Stacia, spoke of frontage area being combined if the lot abutted
two public streets. He asked that Council make the rules fit the unique needs of
this lot so that the homes would blend with the rest of the neighborhood. He
noted that the 100 foot lot would encourage a large home that would not be
harmonious with the rest of the homes. If that type project was proposed the
neighbors would all be present to complain. He noted that this proposal could be
done with a variance extending the lot fifty feet all the way back or doing it legally
by acknowledging the frontage on Johnson and Foster.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that council overturn the
Planning Commission's decision, finding that it was not in the Commission's
discretion to interpret policy of frontage being identified at the front of the lot, nor
was it in its discretion to offer the option of a variance for a subdivision allowing a
fifty foot frontage. To remand this item to staff to work out the details for a
variance application with the applicant's assistance and with Mr. Attaway
representing the Council's point of view. The variance application will be part of
the subdivision application and will be subject to the standard fees. The lots may
be fifty feet each in keeping with the character of this unique street but may not
take access from the rear. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH) ABATEMENT/RESO 1999-73/PUBLIC
HEARING (28.28)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider adopting resolution overruling objections and ordering
Hazardous Vegetation Abatement of brush within the Town of Los Gatos.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
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Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-73 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OVERRULING OBJECTIONS AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF
HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH) AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE. Carried by
a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Council consensus that the notice sent to the community does not include a list
of everyone that is not in compliance, and that individual properties be noticed
separately.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 1999-74/HEARING
(29.28)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the Landscaping and Lighting
District #1 - Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone and to set public hearing to consider
the proposed assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-74 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999-2000 IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 -
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A PUBLIC MEETING AND
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 1999-75/HEARING (30.28)
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Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the Landscaping and Lighting
District #1 - Hillbrook Benefit Zone and to set public hearing to consider the
proposed assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-75 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999-2000 IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 -
HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS. Carried by a vote
of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 1999-76/HEARING
(31.28)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the Landscaping and Lighting
District #1 - Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone and to set public hearing to
consider the proposed assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-76 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
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1999-2000 IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 -
KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A PUBLIC MEETING AND
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO
1999-77/HEARING (32.28)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the Landscaping and Lighting
District #1 - Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone and to set public hearing to
consider the proposed assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-77 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999-2000 IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 -
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A PUBLIC MEETING
AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 1999-78/HEARING
(33.28)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the Landscaping and Lighting
District #1 - Vasona Heights Benefit Zone and to set public hearing to consider
the proposed assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
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Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-78 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999-2000 IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 -
VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A PUBLIC MEETING AND
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 1999-79/HEARING
(34.28)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of
Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the Landscaping and Lighting
District #2 - Gemini Court Benefit Zone and to set public hearing to consider the
proposed assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public
hearing. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-79 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1999-2000 IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #2 -
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A PUBLIC MEETING AND
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS. Carried
by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
PARKING GARAGE FUNDING/OPINION SURVEY (35.40)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted to
consider proposals to conduct public opinion survey regarding parking garage
funding and consider authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract to
perform the survey.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
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Diane McNutt, representing the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, asked that
Council consider the request for a statistically accurate informational document
analyzing downtown parking considering factors of how often an individual uses
the parking; how old is that person; are they property owners; are they
residents; extrapolate real information regarding the community and its
association with downtown parking.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Council consensus to have the Town Manager review the proposals and return
to Council with a report and evaluation of the consultants.
POCKET ANNEXATIONS PROGRAM/SANTA CLARA COUNTY (36.14)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted to
consider the request of the County of Santa Clara and allow the Planning
Department staff to work with the County Planning Department staff on the
Pocket Annexation Project.
Don Wein, from Santa Clara County Planning Department, spoke of the
cooperative reasons for the County to aid the Town in acquiring pocket
annexations. Consistent planning control throughout urban service area, interest
of residents to be included in community identity, consistency with joint hillside
plans, implementation of coordinated planning efforts were mentioned.
POCKET ANNEXATIONS PROGRAM CONT.
Councilmember Attaway noted that it costs the Town more in allocated services
than is reimbursed to the Town through property taxes. He spoke of the 13 cents
on the dollar that it costs the Town to supply service compared to the 9 cents on
the dollar received in property taxes. He would like to know the total cost to the
Town for accepting the proposed pockets. He asked that the County consider
what it can do to guarantee the implementation of a hillside plan that meets our
Town standards and answers our issues.
Council consensus to continue to explore the issues of annexations and to have
Town and County staff work on the project.
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT A-98-04/HEIGHT & GRADE DEFINED
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION/FENCES, HEDGES & WALLS (37.46)
Vice-Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for
introduction of a corrected ordinance amending Ordinance 2049; Town Code
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Section 29.10.020 (definitions for finished floor, finished grade, natural grade,
and height); Section 29.10.090 (height restriction, exceptions); and Section
29.40.030 (fences, hedges and walls). Zoning Code Amend A-98-04.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to waive the reading of
the Proposed Ordinance. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council introduce
Proposed Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING ORDINANCE 2049 -TOWN CODE SECTION 29.10.020
(DEFINITIONS FOR FINISHED FLOOR, FINISHED GRADE, NATURAL
GRADE, AND HEIGHT); SECTION 29.10.090 (HEIGHT RESTRICTION,
EXCEPTIONS); AND SECTION 29.40.030 (FENCES, HEDGES AND WALLS).
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (38.10)
Council consensus to try to eliminate the August 16, 1999 meeting due to
vacation schedules.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to adjourn tonight's
meeting at 9:30 p.m. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins absent.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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