M 04-05-99TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
April 5, 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
7:30 p.m., Monday, April 5, 1999, in joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck,
Joe Pirzynski, and Mayor/Chairman Jan Hutchins.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Hutchins announced that Closed Session had not been held this evening.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received
and filed.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (02.10)
Informational item presenting future Town Meetings for Council and other Town
Boards and Commissions was received and filed.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/FEBRUARY-MARCH 1999 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the
check registers for the payrolls of February 21 through March 6, 1999 paid on
March 12, 1999, and March 7 through March 20, 1999 paid on March 26, 1999,
in the amount of $750,427.07. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MARCH 1999 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the
accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on March 12,
March 19, and March 26, 1999 in the amount of $798,350.59. Carried
unanimously.
MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 1999 (05A.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council approve the
Minutes of March 15, 1999 as submitted. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1999 (STUDY SESSION) (05B.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council approve the
Minutes of March 22, 1999 Study Session for Boards and Commissions as
submitted. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF MARCH 29, 1999 (STUDY SESSION) (05C.V)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council approve the
Minutes of March 29, 1999 Study Session for 50 University Ave., Old Town.
Carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT (06.V)
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month
ended February 28, 1999, was received and filed.
TREE CITY U.S.A./NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION/AWARD (07.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council accept report
designating the Town of Los Gatos "Tree City U.S.A." Carried unanimously.
DONATION OF FURNITURE TO TOWN/ADULT AND CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER
(08.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council accept
furniture and fixtures donated by the Adult and Child Guidance Center (ACGC) to
the Town, and authorize increase to the Neighborhood Center donations budget
(8020-48730) by $320.00 and office furniture budget (8020-60508) by $320.00.
Carried unanimously.
POLICE PATROL VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT PURCHASE/RESOLUTION 1999-35
(09.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-35 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH
DOWNTOWN FORD SALES FOR PURCHASE OF TWELVE (12) 1999 FORD
LTD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE SEDANS FOR THE TOTAL PRICE OF
$329,520.00.; authorize budget in account 2201-77409 for $352,500 for the
purchase of twelve (12) new police cars, to be tracked in project 201R auto; and
approve addition of one (1) vehicle to the police patrol fleet for use as a canine
officer vehicle. Carried unanimously.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/POLICE DEPARTMENT/RESOLUTION 1999-
36 (10.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-36 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH TIBURON, INC. TO UPGRADE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER
AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) AND THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(RMS). Carried unanimously.
HIGH-DENSITY STORAGE UNITS/TAB PRODUCTS/RESOLUTION 1999-37 (11.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-37 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH TAB PRODUCTS COMPANY TO PURCHASE HIGH-DENSITY
STORAGE UNITS FOR $30,687.74. Carried unanimously.
BEAR CREEK REDWOODS REGIONAL PRESERVE/RESOLUTION 1999-38 (13.23)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-38 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ENDORSING ACQUISITION AND CREATION OF THE BEAR CREEK
REDWOODS REGIONAL PRESERVE. Carried unanimously.
POLLARD ROAD RESURFACING/PROJECT 9941/CAMPBELL/RESOLUTION 1999-
39 (14.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-39 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL FOR PROJECT 9941 - THE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT OF POLLARD ROAD, and approve budget transfer within the General
Fund Appropriated Reserve (GFAR); increase Project 9941, account 85332 in
the amount of $172,200; and decrease Project 9804, account 85304 in the
amount of $172,200. Carried unanimously.
CONCRETE STREET RECONSTRUCTION/PROJECT 9938/RESOLUTION 1999-40
(15.35)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-40 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 1999-30 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH RIDGELINE CONCRETE CORPORATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT 9938 - CONCRETE STREET
RECONSTRUCTION. Carried unanimously. (Resolution 1999-2RD)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES/NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/CIVIC CENTER (16.28)
CIVIC CENTER FACILITIES USE BY OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS/RESOLUTION
1999-41
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-41 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE LOS GATOS
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND THE LOS GATOS
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND 1967-25, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS BY OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS. Carried unanimously.
CLASSIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST/RESOLUTION 1999-42
(17.10)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-42 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST. Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15089/ZONE CHANGE/ORDINANCE 2060 (18.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Ordinance 2060 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE
FROM R-1:8, CH, AND RM:5-12 TO CH-PD AT 15089 LOS GATOS
BOULEVARD. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Hutchins voted no as reflected
in previous record.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Traffic Calming Action Group:
Gregg Moss, 16788 Littlefield Lane, speaking for the Englewood Neighborhood
Action Group, submitted a petition from 50 neighborhood residents asking for
stop signs and speed inhibitors to discourage Los Gatos Boulevard through
traffic from using this residential area for an alternate route during the morning
and evening rush hours. He noted that the same petition was submitted to the
County for consideration.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS CONT.
Foster Road Improvement Committee:
Alastair Dallas, 17681 Foster Road, noted the deteriorating conditions on
Foster Road and asked the Town to consider repairs in this area during budget
considerations this year.
PG&E Right-of-Way:
Norma Rose, 323 Blossom Valley Drive, asked that the Town address the issue
of individuals dumping trash on PG&E property, and that the Town request that
the agency attend to the problem.
HEARINGS
SANTA CRUZ AVE N 236/MEDICAL OFFICE USE/APPEAL (19.09)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny an
application for use and occupancy approval for a medical office use on property
zoned C-2. Use and Occupancy: UO-98-0004. Property Location: 236 North
Santa Cruz Ave, Ste. 112. Property Owner: William Bacchi.
Applicant/Appellant: Kim Davis.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Kim Davis, 45 Euclid Ave., spoke of her search for new office space in town and
asked Council for an extension of time to acquire a new location.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to continue this item to May
17, 1999. Carried unanimously.
OLD BLOSSOM HILL ROAD 101/RESIDENTIAL APPEAL (20.09)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to reconsider an appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission
approving an Architecture and Site Application to construct a new residence on
property zoned R-1:8. Project Application: PRJ-98-165. Property Location: 101
Old Blossom Hill Road. Property Owner/Appellant: Paul H. and Michelle A. Izor.
Mayor Hutchins noted Council consensus to grant the Izors the appeal of the
dedication requirement of 30 feet for sidewalk on Old Blossom Hill Road. Mr.
Izor wanted to keep the appeal open in order to question the 45 foot dedication
on Blossom Hill Road. This hearing remained open to the existing appeal.
The following person from the audience spoke to this issue:
Paul H. Izor, 128 Nina Court, noted that he had sent a letter dated February 1,
1999 to the Mayor and Town Council and a letter dated January 27, 1999 to the
Town Attorney. He requested that the Council recind its previous action in
regards to this appeal and application. He asked that condition #5 of the Council
report for dedications be deleted and as an alternative, specify a forty foot
setback along Blossom Hill Road and a fifteen foot set back along Old Blossom
Hill Road. He desires to retain ownership of this property so that he can accept
responsibility for the upkeep of landscaping and maintenance of the lot. He
noted that the Town has required over 51% of his property to be dedicated as
public property at this time. He would be willing to accept a deed restriction
concerning construction on this section, and recognize condemnation when
Blossom Hill is eventually widened
HEARINGS CONTINUED
OLD BLOSSOM HILL ROAD 101/RESIDENTIAL APPEAL/CONT.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to continue this item to
April 19, 1998. Carried unanimously. (No further notice will accompany this
continuance.)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-
2000
CONSIDER PROPOSALS FOR 25TH YEAR OF CDBG FUNDS/RESOLUTION 1999-43
(22.19)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public
hearing to consider proposals for 25th Year Community Development Block
Grant Funds for fiscal Year 1999-2000; and adopt resolution allocating
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Funds to the Town of Los Gatos
for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
There was no one from the audience to address this item.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing.
Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt
Resolution 1999-43 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ALLOCATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000.
Carried unanimously.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL (21.09)
Mayor Hutchins 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. (Continued from March 15, 1999)
Mayor Hutchins, who had not attended the last meeting and discussion on this
item, turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Blanton for review of the issues
raised at that meeting.
Council Discussion with Mr. Heinemann on Summary of Issues from
March 29, 1999 Study Session:Thirty Four items were listed on three pages in
the staff report. These items are identified by number in the following minutes of
the meeting:
By Council Consensus:
1)Trim will match. Approved
2)Council cannot approve signs. Item will return.
3)Metal door will be replaced by wood door. Approved
4)Required Condition of Approval: 18" deep display windows for all display
windows within the entire center be maintained as full display windows with
lighting, displays in them, and no posters covering the windows. council
consensus
5)Exhaust fan has been replaced and there will be a decorative grate in the
rear and at the stair level. The air quality in that area is to be addressed now that
the vents exhaust into the pedestrian walkway. Staff can address the air quality
issue. Approved
HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL/CONT.
By Council Consensus Continued:
6)Three goose neck lights. Approved
7)Center double door moved to left and made single at the Gap. Approved
8)Accessibility at the Gap to return for more discussion. Item will return.
9)Addition of veneer will be installed and if Council objects it will be
removed. Under consideration.
10)Metal door replaced by wood. Approved
This door will give depth into the building and allow view almost straight
through.
11)Metal door painted to match wall. Approved
12)Brick on south facade to remain painted. Approved
13)Stairway and lift are reversed. Approved
14)Archway will return to Council by June 7th meeting when the designer
can complete the work.
15)Leave brick corners of south building unpainted. Approved
16)West doors do not provide public access. Item will return to Council.
17)Transom window to be replaced by good quality goose neck lights.
Approved
18)Metal doors replaced with wood and glass French doors. Approved
19)Clerestory windows to match east side with spandrel glass. Approved
20)Sur La Table to have storage on windowless walls and all windows
and doors will be accessible and open to the public. Pilasters will be short
and deep to make uniform pilaster depth from bottom to top. Approved. Later in
meeting Council decided to review the pilaster design.
21)Fan glass to have added molding detail. Approved
22)Have window fans match at Steamers. Approved
23)Entry door moved and lighting added at Steamers. Approved
24)Tower windows converted to French doors. Remove the hardware.
Approved
25)A) Pedestrian walkway between buildings, with planter area and single
accessible ramp. The ramp should be accessible to all people rather than having
a ramp with stairs right next to it. This ramp would be designed on a radius with
greenery on both sides of the ramp on the upper level. There is room for some
flexibility still to work with staff and Council. Design to return to Council.
26)B) Move retaining wall closer to property line and change to caisson
construction. Design to return to Council.
27)C) Landscape 2' of Town property to increase planting terrain. Design
to return to Council.
28)D) Reduce size of trash area to increase planter area and add trellis
work. Rotation of the trash enclosure can be attempted if it does not cover
windows or impact trash pick up services. Design to return to Council.
29)Reconfigure stairs on Elm Street. Design to return to Council.
30)No moving of sidewalk north of street. Approved
31)No reconfiguration of exit from Lot 6. Approved
32)Paint Buildings D & E: Federal Realty commits to painting a portion
or the entire building after a trial period, and asks to be given the
opportunity to locate another design and color consultant. Council to
review in nine months from final occupancy.
33)Flush mount elevator lift for trash at Steamers to be redesigned. Design
to return to Council.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL/CONT.
By Council Consensus Continued:
34)Can wash to occur inside the building. Approved
Awnings:Four Council members agree on awnings on the buildings and
asked Steamers about the height of their awnings. The radiant heat operated
from below in the outdoor patio area of Steamers needs awnings to capture the
heat as it rises. These awnings have to be high enough for fire safety. They are
therefore higher than originally designed. Awning design to return to
Council.
Vice Mayor Blanton noted the items to be reviewed by Council at a later time and
returned the meeting to the Mayor Hutchins.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Larry Arzie, 18000 Overlook Road, asked that the pilaster design on Sur La
Table be sent back to the Planning Commission for redesign.
Lee Schwager, Architect for Federal Realty, noted that there would be no need
to encroach on Parking Lot 6 if the project went back to the stair design on Elm
Street. Forty feet of the curb in Parking Lot 6 on the project's West boundary is
in need of repair. Council noted that it would like that curb replaced and
moved onto Town property.
Jack Heinemann, noted that the pilaster design was approved by the Historic
Committee and the Planning Commission.
Leonard Pacheco, 50 Hernandez Ave, noted that the Planning Commission had
asked for a pilaster design change which was never submitted to them. Council
will review the design before agreeing to it.
Shirley Henderson, 98 W. Main, asked about drainage.
Lewis Arnez, 1990 The Alameda, explained the whole perimeter drainage
system and where the area drains are located. Steamers internal drainage
system will be tied to a grease trap which is located on the Elm Street side.
Rex Morton, 51 University Ave, Ste. I, asked that those properties in the vicinity
of this project be notified about the design changes that are being approved.
Sandy Decker, 45 Glen Ridge, now that this side of the street is being
addressed and improvements are being made she asked that Council consider
reviewing the other side of the street where 50 University sits with construction
elements that had not been approved by the Town. She asked for the addition of
more historical elements.
Jack Heinemann, noted that Federal Realty was working with Mr. Thorpe to
make that a quality project. He does not have any plans tonight but intends to
return with these ideas after this side is attended to and the designer has
completed this portion of the project. The ideas and discussion will be
forthcoming but the finished designs depend on another's time schedule.
Janice Benjamin, The Indian Store, 50 University Ave, asked about the
renovation of the amphitheater.
Jack Heinemann, answered that the project is out to bid at present, and the
goal is to complete the amphitheater by June 1st.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL/CONT.
Council Discussion:
Mayor Hutchins returned to discussion items noted earlier in the hearing:
(8)Accessibility at the Gap to return for more discussion.)
Mrs. Lubeck asked that the double French doors at the Gap and the
double French doors at Banana Republic: 1) be open during business
hours; 2) be accessible to the public; 3) be accessible from the Parking
Lot 6 side of the building; 4) and that the design concept of the
architecture and doors encourage as much access as possible. She
asked that Mr. Heinemann ask the tenants one more time to arrange their
interiors to allow public access from Parking Lot 6.
Mr. Blanton is not prepared to condition each business to the layout of
their internal business arrangements.
Mr. Attaway desires to see the west elevation become as attractive as
possible and attempt to regulate the use of the windows and doors, but he
does not believe we can insist that a tenant must have their client enter
and exit by a certain door. He realizes that the approvals given for inside
modifications did not necessarily coincide with the exterior design.
Mr. Pirzynski believes the direction of Council has been toward an
attractive 360 degree architectural design and appealing accessibility to
the businesses from all elevations of the building. As much as possible,
he would like to see the original concept of openness and accessibility be
realized for this project and supports the request for dual access.
Jack Heinemann stated that his directions were to obtain 360 degree
architecture and to acquire the design that was originally approved in
1997. In working toward that goal, no one ever asked for more than one
customer entrance to the facility.
Mr. Hutchins would like both sides of the French doors to open and be
accessible for customer use.
Lee Schwager, Project Architect, spoke of the fire codes, sprinkler
system, mechanical elements, and the delay which would take place to
redesign the interior. Future leases could be written to this effect, but
currently there are large investment associated with the work already in
place.
Andy Faber, Project Attorney, 10 Almaden Blvd, representing Federal
Realty, noted that 360 degree architecture was not a condition of
approval, nor did it mean that there would be 360 degree access to the
buildings. Tenants have pulled permits and proceeded with that approval
and are not willing to make major changes at this time. He noted the
tenants vested interests and their right to continue with their plans.
Jack Heinemann noted that Sur La Table has a rear customer entrance.
Steamer's has opened its doors to allow customers to proceed through the
kitchen to reach the dinning room. He can not speak for the Gaps at this
time.
Mr. Pirzynski and Mr. Hutchins asked that Mr. Heinemann return to the
Gap, explain the situation, and see what adjustments can be negotiated.
Appellant noted that many shopping centers have designed dual
entrances for their shops through the outside and through the mall.
Janice Benjamin, The Indian Store, does not find the back entrance way
a viable pedestrian entrance, nor does she believe many people will
attempt to gain entrance from that location. She thinks these issues
should have been addressed long before now.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 50/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL/CONT.
Continued discussion on rear accessibility for the public:
Larry Arzie, 18000 Overlook Road, does not think the configuration of
these buildings will make rear public access a viable goal at this time.
Viewing windows would be more logical.
William Meyer, 15 Oak Hill Way, was annoyed with the whole
procedure.
Council consensus that applicant seek a means to provide the encouragement
of pedestrian access that would create the feeling that the customer has access
to the rear of the establishment as well as to the front.
Mr. Albanese, Architect for the project, spoke of the roof diaphragm which
would go right through the middle of a window treatment. He is unable to make a
vision panel through it. The window on the elevator shaft is a real window
because of the gabled roof behind it. The window in question can look very
similar to the real one. Council consensus that it will have frosted glass and
the same molding to match the frosted glass and window treatment on the
northeast corner of the building.
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to continue those items
still under discussion to April 19, 1999, and to allow the project to continue
working on those items which have received Council consensus. Carried
unanimously.
POLITICAL SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY/WAIVER OF FEES (23.10)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider
request to waive Town fees for removal of political signs in the public right of
way. Appellant: Donna Courtright.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Donna Courtright, 16381 E. La Chiquita, asked that Council review the fees
charged to her political campaign for signs that had been placed in the public
right of way.
Tim Nelsen, 100 Amanda Lane, spoke in favor of Ms. Courtright's request.
Bob Beckland, lives in San Jose, and noted San Jose's policy of noticing
candidates to remove their illegally placed signs.
Shirley Henderson, 98 W. Main Street, believes candidates should be more
responsible for their signs.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, to reduce Ms. Courtright's fine for the political sign
removal. Motion died for lack of second.
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to deny the request.
Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Blanton and Mr. Pirzynski voted no believing the
fine should be reduced and that the notification policy should be modified.
Council consensus that a registered letter be sent to the candidates in the
future, with notification of inappropriate sign placement and thought be given to
improving the present political sign removal and noticing process.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1997-98 (24.06)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council accept the
1997-98 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS/FUNDING/SUB-SURFACE/DESIGN CONSULTANT
(25.40)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider
funding more than two parking lots; sub-surface review for Lots 2 and 13; and
appointing review panel for design consultant selection on April 16, 1999.
A.Consider Funding More Than Two Parking Lots:
Council Discussion:
1.Decide on first lot and proceed with available funding while decisions on
second lot are made. Move forward immediately. Two councilmembers favor
this option.
2.Work on two lots at the same time. Establish cooperative funding
between public funds, assessment district, and user fees. Move forward in three
months with a public and private partnership. Identify and pursue all funding sources.
3.Work on issues in #2 and at the end of three months proceed as in #1 if
the private public partnership has not coalesced.
Bert Millen, 301 N. Santa Cruz Ave, reported that the business community was
working on the funding of two lots as fast as they can.
Larry Arzie, 18000 Overlook Road, asked for continued fast track and borings at
lots 2 and 13. Asked that the revenue stream be identified and the lot that is
within the Town's budget be approved. He noted that a new assessment district
could generate 10 million with his approval.
B.Sub-Surface Review for Lots 2 and 13:
Scott Baker, Director of Public Works, noted that with newly available
technology, borings are not needed at this time to make a decision as to the size
and design of the parking structure. The additional cost of two levels down is
approximately $100,000.
Council consensus to move forward on identifying the lot to be built without the
additional cost of borings at this time.
Rex Morton, 51 University, Ste.I, asked to move forward on the borings so the
question as to sub-surface options would be answered.
Bill Meyer, 15 Oak Hill Way, keep it simple and move forward.
C.Appoint Review Panel for Design Consultant Selection on April 16,
1999:
Public Works Director, Scott Baker, noted that staff usually serves on the panels
for selecting consultants, but in this case believes that Council would prefer to
make assignments to this position. Mayor Hutchins, Linda Lubeck and Sandy
Decker were appointed to serve on the selection panel, and one staff person will
be assigned.
David Knapp, Town Manager, announced that he would return the $10,000
check to the person who had given it to him, Bert Millen.
Sue Farwell, 121 Laurel Ave, asked when the sites would be considered again.
The answer from staff was April 19th.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 31/OLD TOWN PROJECT/APPEAL (12.09)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider
adopting resolution denying an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to
approve of a modification to a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant on
property zoned C-2:PD:LHP. Project Application: PRJ-98-163. Property
Location: 31 University Avenue. Property Owner: SRI Old Town LLC. Applicant:
Steamer's Seafood - Grillhouse. Appellant: Stacy J. Stewart.
Randy Attaway asked that the resolution have some amendments made to it: 1)
that the number of feet allocated to outdoor dinning be better defined in the
resolution; 2) that after the third enforcement issue having to do with the
placement of the planter boxes and tables, this item will return to Council for
reconsideration; 3) Identify where the objects that are being used outside are
going to be stored.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to continue this item to
April 19, 1999. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Steve Blanton and Mayor Hutchins attended a luncheon with Tom Campbell.
Campbell requested that cities write to Governor Davis asking that National
Guard Armories be made available for year around homeless shelters. Mr.
Blanton volunteered to work on the letter.
Joe Pirzynski, reported that the Trails and Bikeways Committee did a site
visitation of the Guadalupe property to identify the appropriate trail proposals.
Mid-Peninsula Open Space and the owner will be discussing this with the Town.
Joe Pirzynski noted that the Emergency Preparedness Council was going to
encourage a community wide celebration in October with training programs for
earthquake preparedness.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hutchins adjourned this evening's meeting at 11:47 P.M.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk