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M 08-02-99TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 2, 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, August, 2, 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 Town Manager, David Knapp, introduced Sandy Sloane, acting Town Attorney, nd gave the following report. Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Town Attorney and Town Manager). No action was taken; And pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Council met to discuss Labor Relations. Town Negotiator (Lead): Gary Rogers, Personnel Manager; Employees, Town Manager and Town Attorney. No action was taken. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE TOWN TO ITS EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF SERVICE (00.44) Mayor Hutchins presented Commendations to Town Employees for fifteen or more years of service. He thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication to the Town and presented the commendations to the following employees: Judith Coughlin (15 years); Patricia M. Duarte (15 years); Regina A. Falkner (15 years); Janet Hamilton (15 years); John A. Mardesich (15 years); Bonnie Eckert (20 years); Jeffrey A. Miller (20 years); Judith Snyder (20 years); Kenneth Berry (21 years); Ronald Dunn (25 years); Tony Harding (25 years); John Pernick (25 years); Lupe Rodriguez (25 years); Elizabeth Ross (25 years). Those who were present came forward to receive their commendations. SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.01) Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed. COUNTY REFERRALS (02.47) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept the report concerning County Referrals: NUMBER LOCATION APPLICANT REQUEST RECOMMENDATION 7475 16301 Robie Lane Farahani Special Permit Denial Carried unanimously. COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (03.47) Informational item presenting future Town Meetings for Council and other Town Boards and Commissions was received and filed. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/JUNE-JULY 1999 (04.V) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council ratify the check registers for the payroll of June 27 through July 10, 1999 paid on July 16, 1999, in the amount of $390,309.47. Carried unanimously. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JULY 1999 (05.V) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council ratify the accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on July 9 and July 16, 1999, in the amount of $424,434.24. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF JULY 19, 1999 (06.V) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck,that Council approve the Minutes of July 19, 1999 Joint Redevelopment/Town Council Meeting as submitted. Carried unanimously. LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL/SWIMMING POOL/RESOLUTION 1999-119 (07.19) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-119 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUPPORTING THE RENOVATION OF THE LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL. Carried unanimously. LIBRARY CARDS/FOR NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS (08.44) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council approve a one-year suspension of library card fees for non-resident students attending schools within the Los Gatos Town limits, plus Dave's Ave. and Lexington Elementary Schools, effective September 1, 1999. Carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT (10.V) Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month ended June 30, 1999, was received and filed. UNION AVE/PEDESTRIAN PATH/BETWEEN LAUSEN & THOMAS (13.09) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council accept and file report on pedestrian pathway on west side of Union Avenue between Lausen Court and Thomas Way. Carried unanimously. VALET PARKING/SANTA CRUZ AVE S 141/RESOLUTION 1999-120 (14.40) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-120 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PARK VIEW VILLAGE ASSOCIATES, LP FOR VALET PARKING AT 141 SOUTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE FOR LYNDON PLAZA. Carried unanimously. HOT MIX ASPHALT/PROJECT 00-08/AWARD OF BID/RESOLUTION 1999-121 (15.35) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council award bid and adopt Resolution 1999-121 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH REED & GRAHAM, INC. FOR MATERIALS CONTRACT. Carried unanimously. VERDE COURT/TRACT 9153/FINAL MAP/RESOLUTION 1999-122 (16.09) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-122 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING FINAL MAP OF TRACT 9153, ACCEPTING DEDICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Carried unanimously. PARR AVE W 770/SUBDIVISION DENIAL/PRJ-99-036/RESOLUTION 1999-123 (17.09) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-123 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION DENYING A THREE LOT SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY ZONED R-1:8. Carried unanimously. BAYVIEW AVE 32/RESIDENTIAL ADDITION/PRJ-99-033/RESOLUTION 1999-124 (18.09) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-124 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING AN ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION TO EXCEED THE ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR UNLAWFUL ADDITION ON A PRE-1941 RESIDENCE ON A NONCONFORMING LOT ZONED R-1D. Carried unanimously. UNIVERSITY AVE 330/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/RM:5-12-LHP-PD/ORDINANCE 2065 (19.09) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Ordinance 2065 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM RM:5-12-LHP TO RM:5-12-LHP-PD AT 330 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, that was introduced at the Council meeting of July 19, 1999. Carried unanimously. LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15043/ZONING MAP AMENDMENT CH/ORDINANCE 2066 (20.09) Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Ordinance 2066 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM R-1:8 TO CH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15043 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD, that was introduced at the Council meeting of July 19, 1999. Carried unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Timing Lights for Speakers: Mrs. Lubeck expressed a dislike for the new timing lights and asked that the previous version that was not so intimidating be used. She preferred the smaller version that sat on the podium. Mr. Blanton was sensitive to the needs of the audience and was interested in using the timer that most aided the flow of communication. Mr. Hutchins noted that he had ignored the smaller timer and would have no trouble ignoring the larger one. HEARINGS HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (WEEDS) ABATEMENT/RESOLUTION 1999-125 (21.28) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider and confirm report and assessments on Hazardous Vegetation Abatement of weeds within the Town of Los Gatos. No one from the audience spoke to this issue. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway,that Council adopt Resolution 1999-125 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING REPORT (AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE) DESCRIBING PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, AND SHOWING AMOUNT OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (WEEDS) ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS TO BE COLLECTED ON THE SECURED PROPERTY TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. Carried unanimously. HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH) ABATEMENT/RESOLUTION 1999-126 (22.28) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider and confirm report and assessments on Hazardous Vegetation Abatement of brush within the Town of Los Gatos. No one from the audience spoke to this issue. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway,that Council adopt Resolution 1999-126 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING REPORT (AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE) DESCRIBING PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, AND SHOWING AMOUNT OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH) ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS TO BE COLLECTED ON THE SECURED PROPERTY TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. Carried unanimously. GLEN RIDGE AVENUE 133/RESIDENTIAL REMODEL/APPEAL (23.09) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission denying a request for Architecture and Site approval to exceed the FAR for a pre-1941 single family residence on property zoned R-1:8. Project Application PRJ-98- 250. Property Location: 133 Glen Ridge Avenue. Property Owner\Applicant\ Appellant: Larry J. and Karin Willard. No one from the audience spoke to this issue. Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to continue this item to the meeting of September 7, 1999. Carried unanimously. HEARINGS CONTINUED BLOSSOM HILL ROAD 615/PLACER OAKS/ZONE CHANGE/HEARING (24.09) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider request for approval of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Family Residential, and a Planned Development to change the zoning designation from R-1:8, and RM:5-12 to RM:5-12:PD to construct 54 apartment units. No significant environmental impacts have been identified as a result of this project and a negative Declaration is recommended. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Bill Errico, 431 Monterey Ave, #5A, Los Gatos, spoke of the need for new rental units in Los Gatos. He spoke of the 54 units that would be built and noted that 9 would be below market rentals. He noted that they would not be intrusive since they sit in a basin and that the neighboring properties would share their ingress and egress. Roger Griffin, Paragon Design Group, 405 Alberto Way, representing three property owners, Live Oak Apartments, Los Gatos Oaks Apartments, and the proposed Canyon Oaks Apartments. He noted that the Town had requested density apartments at this location with no access whatsoever from Placer Oaks. He noted access would be taken at the existing signalized intersection and the project would be contributing over $180,000 for traffic mitigation fees. The hillsides would have no structures built on them. Of the 116 oaks in this location, only 17 would be removed, and 145 new trees would be planted. He noted the new materials available for sound walls and the softer look that can be achieved. Asked for PD to be approved and be given the ability to return to the Planning Commission with details of the architecture. Mr. Attaway asked questions about the height of the wall which will be between 14 and 16 feet high with an additional six feet below. Mr. Griffin spoke of the cooler sound wall due to the foam material that could be used. This material is easier for plant materials to grown on and it absorbs water which the plants can use for moisture. He noted the ability to use plantings on the freeway side of the wall and the use of carports as sound barriers. Lisa Klyser, resident of Izorah Way and Placer Oaks, spoke about lack of notification to the neighborhood. She noted that this area was already impacted from the existing apartments and businesses. She feels that there is too much density for the area and that foot traffic from the development will access parking on Placer Oaks. There is already increased traffic cutting through the residential neighborhood due to the Los Gatos Boulevard business improvements. Martha Dougherty, Izorah Way and Placer Oaks, she asked if the developer would be willing to meet with the neighborhood again to review the changes in the plans. She also spoke of traffic and parking impacts. Beverly Newton, 505 Blossom Hill Road, speaking for Oakview Terrace Homeowners, spoke of the impacts to the intersection in question for the use of the proposed development. She noted the amount of traffic during the peak hours of school activities. Mary Hoover, 509 Blossom Hill Road, spoke of the impacts to her home with the removal of trees and carports to widen the driveway, and the impact on traffic and parking by such a large complex. Cathy Sturla, 507 Blossom Hill Road, spoke of the removal of trees screening her property, the intrusion of a large retaining wall and noted that the enlarged driveway will not leave sufficient room for pedestrians waiting at the crossing for the traffic light. HEARINGS CONTINUED BLOSSOM HILL ROAD 615/PLACER OAKS CONT. Speakers continued: Bill Lonsdale, 503 Blossom Hill Road, reemphasized the extremely tight exit form this property during the early morning rush hour. David Greene, 16990 Frank Ave, an acoustical engineer, noted that additional use of trees will reduce the sound impacts from the freeway that already impact his neighborhood and those living at the top of the hill. That the sound wall should remain as high as designed in addition to the trees offering increased shielding from that noise source. Argo Gherardi, 16901 Frank Ave, spoke concerning the size of the sound wall, the amount of traffic and the impact of additional parking. Requested consideration of office use t this location. Liana Palmer, 16345 Los Gatos Blvd, #30, lives in a small condo but noted that everyone had three cars per household, and believes that this large apartment complex could not accommodate the number of vehicles that the units would generate. Mr. Griffin reiterated that there would be no regular access planned on to Placer Oaks and only an emergency exit would be provided for fire trucks. A separate footpath from the complex would exit on Blossom Hill. The sidewalks and crosswalks are designed with sufficient pedestrian room to avoid having people waiting in the apartment driveway. He noted that the existing soundwall is only nine feet high and that freeway sound is not an issue for existing apartment residents. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. Council Comments: Mr. Attaway a 16 foot wall 1000 feet long is not what he believes should be sitting on the freeway in Los Gatos. The spacing between the carports, the fence and the state property line needs to be a depth of 8 to 10 feet and not 3 to 4 feet for trees and vegetation. He would consider a lower wall with vines growing up and plants in between. Each unit should accommodate two and a half spaces of parking. There is no reason for a loft or three stories in this complex. By keeping the height down some noise issues will be mitigated. Mrs. Lubeck believes the General Plan Amendment for this site is correct and that the site should accommodate apartments. The density is also correct and the plans have been adjusted to the requirements of the Planning Commission. She would suggest returning the project to the Planning Commission with instructions. She thinks the applicant is close to mitigating the concerns that have been raised. Parking is now at two and a half to one if the 16 spaces in the middle are counted and tandem parking is considered in the carports. She would request that the Planning Commission give a lot of consideration to the soundwall and to allow for figuring the parking differently. She noted that Planning Commission was mistaken on certain policies that Council had not adopted, and statistics that were out of date. Mr. Pirzynski believes that there are sufficient safeguards in place to alleviate the neighborhood fears of pedestrian and vehicular access to Placer Oaks and Izorah Way. He spoke of the existing complex on Blossom Hill where access to this development is taken and asked that it be incorporated into the traffic mitigation plans for this development. There were presentations HEARINGS CONTINUED BLOSSOM HILL ROAD 615/PLACER OAKS CONT. Council Comments Continued: Mr. Pirzynski cont: and information presented to Council tonight that were not available to the Planning Commission at its hearing and he would favor returning the project to Planning with direction to look at density of the development which is approximate to what could be available to this site; how to mitigate the visual impacts on others of the soundwall and maintain the rural character of the site. Mr. Blanton believes the density is appropriate for this site as it relates to the neighboring complexes. The soundwall problem is one the Town has created by its own requirements and ordinance and one the Town will have to reconsider. Mr. Hutchins noted that Council agrees to return this item to Planning to consider the following: the wall; its height; the ability to hide it (entirely) from view from the road; reconsideration as to whether parking can be allowed in the driveways to count toward the 2.5 ratio; break up the barracks type design of the buildings; mitigate the impacts on the immediate neighbors on Blossom Hill; supply sufficient notification to interested parties so that the neighbors can share in the development of the project; density is in the correct range; evaluate options to attenuate the freeway noise; work out the details with the Planning Commission. Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to return this item to the Planning Commission with the instructions as indicated and with the understanding that the Commission may make whatever other appropriate considerations present themselves during the hearing. Carried unanimously. Director of Planning, Paul Curtis, announced that this item will be readvertised when it returns to the Planning Commission. Mayor Hutchins asked that the developer make contact with the neighbors, and Town Manager, David Knapp, asked for the name and address of anyone in the audience who would like to receive the notice. MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSION/WOODLAND AVENUE 484/HEARING (25.09) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider request for approval of a Mobile Home Park Conversion Permit on property zoned RMH. Development Application DEV-97-007. Applicant: Green Valley Corporation. Property Owner: Malcolm and Margaret McNelly. The following people from the audience spoke to this issue: Catherine Sprague, 14685 Oka Road, #55, Bonnie View Mobile Home Park, spoke of rent increases in the Mobile Home Park and asked if the Town could help with the situation. Doug McNelly, 5476 San Felipe Road, noted that he considered mediation appropriate but did not believe the couch owners and tenants should be evaluated in the same way when it comes to relocation cost reimbursements. Martha Hoffman, 484 Woodland Ave, #72, spoke of staying close to her job of 13 years and near her daughter's school. Noted the value of her unit as it sits in Los Gatos. HEARINGS CONTINUED MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSION/WOODLAND AVENUE 484/CONT. Speakers continued: Bill Krause, 484 Woodland Ave, #17, asked Council to accept the staff recommendation on both counts and let the residents, renters, and owners work out their issues and find some common ground. He asked Council to consider making a decision on the value of a mobile home unit at its salvage value as it sits off its lot, or at its appraised value as it sits on the lot in Los Gatos. He addressed the lease hold right for mobile home owners addressed by state law. He suggested that that right could not be lost unless the park closed or the tenant broke his lease. He would like to negotiate in faith and find some middle ground. Gerry Mirassou, 14685 Oka Road, Bonnie View Mobile Home Park, spoke concerning his letter which was submitted at the last meeting. He spoke of the value of the units sitting in this park. If Council determines to use the adjusted in place value of the units, it will cause a drastic escalation in price of the couches. He asked for a fair negotiation. Jack Jones, 484 Woodland Ave, #45, speaking for the renters he noted issues that have been discussed and requested further thought be given to the following: Town assistance; BMP units which might be built; funding; market value and below market value; tracking documentation to prove the number of years one was a resident at the Park; relocation expense. Doug McNelley, representing Los Gatos Mobile Home Park, noted that the indecision on relocation was hurting all parties at the present. Ed Harding, 484 Woodland Ave, #52, as a renter, in what he considers a good location with affordable rent, he is very concerned about finding something comparable within a fifty mile radius of the park. Bill Krause spoke again about mediation and making it into a two part mediation. He believes that the only difference between the renters and the homeowners is the value of the home. All other interests are shared. What are the top ten concerns for renters and home owners that can be brought to Council. Have the valuation of the couches mediated on a separate venue. Mark Hansen, Barry Swenson, builder, noted that at the moment there is an assumption to build 70 affordable replacement units to take the place of the mobile home park couches. Dave Wilkinson, spoke concerning the lease hold and state statutes. He purchased in this park before any application for closure had been make. The McNelley's bought the property as a park and his contention is it should remain a park. Peg Miller, had worked with St. Luke's housing program and is an advocate of issues assisting the homeless. She spoke of being able to move by one's own choice and how this process is disrupting a residential community, impacting people's jobs and causing children to be moved from their schools. She thanked Council for working toward an equitable relocation process. No one else from the audience addressed this issue. Mayor Hutchins addressed the audience noting that the Town cares about all its people and is trying to find solutions that will bring about a one to one replacement for the kind of housing that exists on this site. These units not only must be replaced, but they must be replaced within the Town limits of Los Gatos. Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously. HEARINGS CONTINUED MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSION/WOODLAND AVENUE 484/CONT. Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to establish a Town funded house finding program for the mobile home park renters, and authorize the Town Manager to hire a professional mediator to meet with the park owners and the mobile home owners to determine reasonable costs of relocation. Mrs. Lubeck asked that the following comments be considered in the negotiations: Land value is predominately determined by zoning, and both mobile home parks in Los Gatos are zoned for park use and nothing else, therefore their worth and value are only set by the values of owning a mobile home park; Whatever happens concerning the closure of Los Gatos Mobile Home Park is not president setting on the Bonnie View Park and if Bonnie View decides to close it will have its own individual concerns and issues to deal with; In the relocation study survey certain mobile home parks were given a $10,000 bump because of location in a specific park, but the area of relocation for appraisals would be Santa Clara County and rents for mobile home parks are equitable throughout the County. Carried unanimously. TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA (26.40) Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider report on traffic congestion in the downtown area. Council consensus to encourage Caltrans to work with the Town on downtown traffic impacts caused by freeway accidents and severe weather conditions. To study how to keep the traffic on the freeway and how to keep the motorists from cutting off highways 85 and 17 during traffic tie ups and using Winchester and Los Gatos Boulevard to cut through the downtown to access the Santa Cruz Avenue on ramp as a short cut around the freeway congestion. What are the impacts to residential neighborhoods and the business community? What would TC:D11:MM090799 be in the overall best interest to the community? What other options are there to closing Santa Cruz on ramp? What type of signage could be used to keep the traffic on the freeway and off the streets of Los Gatos? REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (R3.46) Council Consensus that staff prepare a resolution reducing the membership of the Redevelopment Advisory Committee to five members. One member appointed from the Redevelopment Agency will be a voting member. Mr. Blanton nominated Mrs. Lubeck to serve as the Agency's representative. It was also decided that business owners in the district may be considered for appointment. A PLACE FOR TEENS/GRANT FUNDING (09.19) Lee Fagot, 845 Lilac Way, spoke for A Place for Teens, and asked for additional funding of $5,000 which will help with garnering other grants for the center. This specific funding will be spent for after school tutoring. Council consensus to fund the tutoring program with a grant of $5,000 which will pay tutors on an hourly basis and fund some promotional elements. PARKING GARAGE FUNDING/PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY (11.47) Godbe Research & Analysis, 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, representatives spoke about the survey and the type of questions that would be asked to determine the type of funding mechanisms residents and businesses would support for parking structure financing. Council consensus to approve the questionnaire of a sample population of 400, costing $15,000, which was developed for the public opinion survey regarding parking garage funding. PARKS COMMISSION/STUDENT VACANCY FILLED ON INTERIM BASIS (12.20) Council consensus ratification to allow an adult Parks Commissioner appointee to serve in the vacant student position on an interim basis. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Attaway asked that an alternate take his place at a VTA meeting of August 12, 1999. Mr. Blanton said he would try to attend or let the appropriate people know if he could not. TC:D11:MM090799 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hutchins adjourned this evening's meeting at 10:34 a.m. ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove Town Clerk TC:D11:MM090799