M 06-05-00TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 5, 2000/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 7:07 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2000, in
joint regular session including study session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Jan Hutchins, Linda Lubeck,
Joe Pirzynski and Mayor/Chairman Steve Blanton.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
STUDY SESSION/SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCY (00.40)
Mayor Blanton introduced Michael Evanhoe, Director of Congestion Management & Highway
Programs, who discussed the Proposed Highway 17 Construction Program. He delineated designs
and proposals for widening Highway 17 through Los Gatos; reconfiguring Highway 17 and
Highway 85 interchange at Lark Avenue; and modifying the clover leaf at Highway 9 and Highway
17, including the addition of traffic lights in that location.
Council Consensus:
The configuration of the interchange between Highway 85 South to Highway 17 at Lark is working
and accidents do not seem to be prevalent. If something is done in this location the height of the
ramping should be no higher than it is now, and if at all feasible the tennis courts should be
impacted as little as possible. The 5.6ML can be allocated to improving the highway south of The
Cats for alleviating accident clean up.
There were three council members in favor of widening Highway 17, believing that commuters
would remain on the highway and off town streets if the traffic movement was eased.
A different access to Highway 17 at Highway 9 and additional traffic lights on Highway 9 did not
seem to warrant the expense for the amount of traffic that might be diverted from downtown.
The savings from the Highway 9 project and the Lark Ave. proposal could be better spent adding
improvements to the mountain section of Highway 17 improving areas prone to accidents and
improving conditions which would allow more speedy removal of accidents from the mountain
highway. These improvements would keep through traffic moving on the highway and off the Los
Gatos streets.
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CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening’s
meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to Discuss Labor Negotiation Matter of
Unrepresented Employee: Town Manager with Town Negotiator: James Piper, Assistant Town
Manager/Personnel Officer. No reportable action taken.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to Discuss Labor Negotiation Matter of Employee
Organizations: Town Employees’ Association (TEA): James Piper, Assistant Town
Manager/Personnel Officer. No reportable action taken.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to Discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluation:
Title: Orry Korb, Town Attorney. No reportable action taken.
PRESENTATION/SANITATION DISTRICT REPORT (XX.44)
Robert Reid, General Manager/Engineer - West Valley Sanitation District, spoke
regarding the replacement and rehabilitation of old sewer systems in Los Gatos. He
explained his program and suggested methods of rehabilitation and replacement for
the sewers. He discussed timing the sewer reconstruction on North Santa Cruz
with the street reconstruction that the Town is planning. He noted that the Los
Gatos Boulevard sewer project should be complete and only the street repair will
remain to be completed. The District’s next project will be up College Avenue
unless Town staff asks to coordinate the North Santa Cruz projects at this time.
The District plans to hold utility coordination meetings where the municipalities and
District can communicate and work together.
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/APRIL-MAY 2000 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the check registers for the
payrolls of April 30, 2000 through May 13, 2000, paid on May 19, 2000, in the amount of
$449,247.23. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MAY 2000 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on May 19, 2000, and May 26, 2000 in the amount of
$337,348.66. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT (05.V)
Informational report submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month ended March
31, 2000 was received and filed.
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SHANNON ROAD 16321/SUBDIVISION/COMPLETION NOTICE/RESOLUTION 2000-52 (08.09)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-52
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF
HASTINGS DEVELOPMENT, THREE LOT SUBDIVISION AT 16321 SHANNON ROAD
AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY TOWN CLERK.
Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS CREEK BRIDGE @ LARK AVE (37C-0286)BLOSSOM HILL RD BRIDGE (37C-
0286)CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/RESOLUTION 2000-53 (09.35)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-53
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT #001-M1 WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
ADMINISTER AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT #04-5067 COVERING PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FOR LOS
GATOS CREEK BRIDGE AT LARK AVENUE (37C-0286) AND BLOSSOM HILL ROAD
BRIDGE (37C-0104) IN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
CLEAN, SAFE CREEKS/NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION/RESOLUTION 2000-54 (10.37)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-54
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUPPORTING PLACEMENT OF
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT’S PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR CLEAN,
SAFE CREEKS AND NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION ON THE NOVEMBER 2000
BALLOT. Carried unanimously.
RENTAL DISPUTE MEDIATION/PROJECT SENTINEL/RESOLUTION 2000-55 (11.19)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-55
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT SENTINEL FOR
RENTAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES. Carried unanimously.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM/RESOLUTION 2000-56 (12.14)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-56
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR COUNTYWIDE AB 939
IMPLEMENTATION FEE AND EXECUTE AN AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR PARTICIPATION IN A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM FOR FY 2001 THROUGH FY 2003 (JULY 1, 2000 -
June 30, 2003.) Carried unanimously.
PATROL CAR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS/RECORDERS/RESOLUTION 2000-57 (15.09)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-57
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN
MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING, CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE PROGRAM, FOR THE LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE PATROL CAR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS &
RECORDERS. Carried unanimously.
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JOINT MINUTES OF MAY 1, 2000 (16A.V)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council/Agency approve the Minutes of
May 1, 2000 Joint Council/Agency Regular Meeting as submitted. Carried unanimously.
JOINT MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2000 (16B.V)
Motion by Mr. Hutchins, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council/Agency approve the Minutes of
May 22, 2000 Joint Council/Agency Regular Meeting as submitted. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pedestrian Safety:
Ray Davis, resident, spoke about stop signs and crosswalks being kept up for visibility
and safety.
Bear Creek Open Space Preserve:
Pete Denevi, 129 Vista Real Court, spoke about the proposed Los Gatos Country Club
above Lexington Dam, and noted the potential litigation against Mid-Pen and asked that
Council consider any monetary donations to this open space request being clearly defined
as going toward land acquisition and not litigation costs.
Skateboard Park in Los Gatos:
Steve Glickman, 145 Maricopa Drive, School Board Member, spoke about the
skateboard proposal for our town, and noted the activities begone to bring it to fruition.
The Park Commission has been working on it and the location that has been suggested is
Oak Meadow Park. Council will watch for a recommendation from the Parks Commission
before making its assessment of the proposal.
Review of the Planning Commission:
James McIlvain, 15331 Francis Oaks Way, submitted an analysis of the actions taken by
the Planning Commission.
HEARINGS
MARCHMONT DRIVE 300/HILLBROOK SCHOOL/APPEAL (17.09)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving applications for a Conditional
Use Permit for a Master Plan of Hillbrook School and approval of an Architecture and Site
application to demolish an existing classroom building and to construct a new classroom building
adjacent to the old building on property zoned HR-1. Project Application PRJ-99-062 (Conditional
Use Permit). Project Application PRJ-99-063 (Architecture and Site). Property Location: 300
Marchmont Drive. Property Owner/Applicant: Hillbrook School. Appellant: Elaine and Arthur
Myers.
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Martin Durmer, 255 Marchmont Drive, spoke of traffic, noise and safety issues. Carpooling
should be mandated. Late night events generating noise and traffic overflow should be regulated.
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Jim Hilton, business manager for Hillbrook, 718 Ashby Drive, Palo Alto, spoke of the application
to replace an existing building that is not earthquake proof nor ADA compliant. The noted that the
enrollment will not be increased due to these upgrades, nor will traffic increase. The school is
willing to work with the neighbors regarding these issues.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
MARCHMONT DRIVE 300/HILLBROOK SCHOOL/CONT.
Speakers continued:
Art Myers, 293 Marchmont Drive, spoke of traffic volume and increase noise level. He made
reference to a neighborhood petition. The increased extra curricular school events have added to the
impacts on the neighborhood.
Judy Ardizzone, 16414 Hilow, wanted the traffic in the area to be dealt with
Milton Clound , Marchmont Drive, spoke of the smaller school at the top of the hill thirty years
ago, and he noted the large increase to this school and the great increase in the traffic in this area.
He asked that Ann Arbor be opened for foot traffic and bicycle traffic.
Mul Aiway, 16734 Marchmont Drive, asked that the traffic for this school be shared among the
other neighborhoods and not just funneled up Marchmont.
Lee Higginson, 127 Ann Arbor Drive, noted that the project does not generate additional traffic or
usage and therefore there is no need to request access to Ann Arbor.
Judy Ardizzone, 16414 Hilow Road, asked for mitigation methods for the traffic problem.
Milton Macloud, 285 Marchmont Drive,
Jeffrey Barnett, 101 Wollin, believed there was a legal basis to grant the appeal.
Barbara Dotson, 239 Marchmont Drive, asked for use of the viable alternative to the traffic impact,
and have traffic move in a one way direction through Marchmont and then out Ann Arbor Drive.
Patti Elliot, 269 Marchmont Drive, Marchmont, children can not ride their bikes with all the school
generated traffic. Marchmont should insist that mitigation methods be used for this problem, such
as car pooling and smaller cars.
Diane Hembry, 201 Marchmont Drive, spoke of requirement of bus use by Hillbrook to keep
traffic down. She asked for a moratorium at Hillbrook until the traffic issue is solved.
Dan Natchison, 115 Ann Arbor Drive, does not want the gate open to through traffic due to traffic
safety issues at the corner of Shannon and Ann Arbor.
Greg Moss, 16788 Littlefield Lane, spoke about the Englewood neighborhood being impacted by
the traffic generated by Hillbrook School.
Barry Bakken, 111 Wolin Way, ask Hillbrook how to solve the problem.
Bob Derham, 100 Wollin Way, lived 27 years on Ann Arbor, dealt with Hillbrook all this time,
watched parents picking up children that climb through the gate. Gate should remain closed.
Raol Workhouff, 269 Marchmont Drive, do not allow additional construction or remodeling until
traffic mitigation plan is developed. One way traffic flow; commercial lot used for bus shuttle to
the school; car pooling established; and a formal cap on the enrollment.
Stu Brewter, 16425 Hilow Road, spoke about safety on this road and traffic mitigation.
Marty Salazar, 16602 Marchmont Drive, opposed to any change in the use permit
Michael Taylor, 119 Ann Arbor, opening the gate on Ann Arbor will just create another set of
problems.
Della Dodds, 256 Marchmont, spoke to the issue and asked that all people be allowed to speak and
give new ideas. She asked for a cap to be placed on enrollment.
Ray Davis, resident, spoke about general plan, traffic policies, original land use permit, traffic
studies, and the need for CEQA study.
Sandy Forbes, 123 Ann Arbor Drive, did not want the traffic through the back gate. Asked for
different times for the students to arrive at school.
Hal Chase, 107 Ann Arbor Drive, no use of the back gate, consider the activities that are allowed
on campus, use of bussing, and limit late night noise.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
MARCHMONT DRIVE 300/HILLBROOK SCHOOL/CONT.
Speakers continued:
Dave Culbertson, 16528 Marchmont Drive, spoke of walkers, joggers, going through both ways.
He suggested opening the gate one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon. Asked for
speed signs.
David Hembry, 201 Marchmont, asked for a traffic study.
Charle Best, 149 Longmeadow, asked when Hilow would be on the street improvement list.
Jim Randall, 260 Marchmont Court, lived there 27 years, noted the young families with children
and the traffic safety issues impacting the surrounding neighborhoods. The school needs to address
this issue and find solutions for the traffic problem. He suggested use of alternate routes and
bussing.
Diana Daughters, 145 Burgoyne Street, former teacher at Hillbrook, asked for some additional
time to work out the issues that have been discussed tonight.
Art Myers, 293 Marchmont Drive, spoke again about traffic and the need to find solutions.
Jim Hilton, business manager for Hillbrook, addressed some ways of mitigating the traffic.
Sarah Bayne, 300 Marchmont Drive, Hillbrook Administrator, noted willingness to participate in
any traffic study which would help alleviate these problems. She noted that the school had cut their
late night activities by nearly one half last year. She was willing to ensure that all evening functions
would be ended by 9:30 p.m. so that traffic noises would be over by 10:00 p.m.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Council Comments:
Mr. Attaway asked that the school submit a parking plan and traffic mitigation plan and requested
that the school work with the neighbors and the staff.
Mrs. Lubeck reviewed the request for a master plan for the school which opens up the conditional
use permit of the school and allows Council to look at these issues and make requirements of the
school. Requirements of schools are based on the square footage of the buildings and numbers of
teachers and not on the numbers of students. There are 86 striped on site parking spaces at this time
which is not sufficient for the needs. She suggested using Town’s traffic engineer to review this
problem and offer some solutions for the school and neighbors. She asked that bicycle and
pedestrian use on Ann Arbor be reviewed. She thinks the Planning Commission needed to look
more carefully at the Master Plan and the placement of the buildings for the CUP. She would like
this item returned to the Planning Commission and ask that the Master Plan be looked at in this
perspective. That the Commission ask for a traffic study and request that the applicant participate
in the costs for arriving at some traffic calming solutions.
Mr. Pirzynski supported the previous statements, noting that the minutes of the Planning
Commission did not reflect the neighborhoods’ concerns and the breadth of the issues involved.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to grant the appeal and return this issue to the
Planning Commission on the basis of new information that has been generated and which is
significant enough for them to continue to work on the proposal and request a traffic study.
(Motion includes the following comments to the Planning Commission.)
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
MARCHMONT DRIVE 300/HILLBROOK SCHOOL/CONT.
Continued Council Comments:
Mr. Pirzynski did not want this issue to play one neighborhood against another. He asked for a
study that would be orientated toward mitigation measures that are workable.
Council noted that there are not only traffic issues but other extreme problems in this area. Council
spoke of the Shannon Road traffic impacting on Ann Arbor and the need to include this
neighborhood in the study. Council asked that the Ann Arbor gate be considered for pedestrian and
bicycle access. The number of parking spaces for day time use and evening and special event use
be evaluated. Mandatory bussing and car pooling considered as options. Limit the number of
events and the time of the events. Hold community meetings so that the school, parents and
neighbors can work out the solutions to these problems. There are competing goods at issue which
must be reconciled. Take the comments, the issues, the potential mitigation options, and the
consensus resolutions back to Planning Commission. Order a traffic calming study and scope of
work from the budget which will be in sync with the neighbors. Begin the process within the next
six weeks keeping all interested parties informed.
Motion includes comments to Planning Commission. Carried unanimously.
NINA COURT 130/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/APPEAL (18.09)
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 applications to subdivide a
residential parcel into four lots and to demolish a pre-1941 single family residence on property
zoned R-1:10. Subdivision Application M-99-18. Architecture and Site Application S-99-40.
Property location: 130 Nina Court Property Owner: Jerrell Wilson, Paul Boone. Applicant:
Dividend Homes, Inc. Appellant: Dividend Homes, Inc.
The following people from the audience addressed this item:
Skip Spiering, representing Dividend Homes, spoke about the grading needed for this project and
noted that the Causey Lane area has sufficient frontage rights. Documents were submitted to show
Causey is a private road and he spoke of legal access. A presentation was given showing sufficient
parking provided for on site, and noting that this configuration gives a better buffer zone between
properties.
Willis Flood, 131 Pinta Court, listed many items of this project that were inconsistent with the
Hillside Specific Plan and asked that the neighbors be given time to review the newly submitted
plans presented this evening.
Bob Bixler, 104 Pinta Court, approved the original plan for this subdivision. Housing fits into the
neighborhood the way that it should.
Amy Ball, 135 Vista del Monte, spoke of the drainage system on Causey Lane and noted that the
town should take care of this problem if the project does not gain approval.
Sally Spencer, 139 Vista del Monte, asked for help with the drainage system on Causey.
Hugh Mumby, 16650 Kennedy Road, spoke of the lack of maintenance of the storm water drains
on Causey Lane and would like the project approved so that the drainage system will be cared for.
Steve Delvd, 108 Pinta Court, spoke of traffic safety and lack of sight distance from the proposed
driveways.
Ed Bucher, representing L. Nolan, 123 Pinta Crt, spoke against the proposal.
John Sparr, 1913 Los Gatos Boulevard, architect, spoke favorably about developing this parcel.
Ray Davis, 110 Oak Rim Ct, #5, noted Council's obligations regarding this proposal.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
NINA COURT 130/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONT.
Speakers continued:
Skip Speiring, Appellant, reviewed his proposal, spoke of split level homes and noted their
compatible size in this area.
Willis Flood, made closing comments concerning the abutter’s rights on Causey Lane.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Council Comment:
Mr. Attaway would like a report back on the storm drain issue as a separate problem that can be
resolved on its own. He believes there is potential litigation no matter which way the decision
goes. The Town needs to make a careful legal decision also. The new plan needs to be reviewed by
the Planning Commission. New information gives road a sub-standard road width. Neighborhood
needs to reassess its needs in relation to the road and the potential for adequate drainage.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to remand this issue to the Planning
Commission because of new information. Carried unanimously.
Council Comments:
Mrs. Lubeck reviewed the Hillside Specific Plan noting that this area is not any part of the sub-
sections found in the hillside plan. This area is a knoll and not a ridge line. She noted her
agreement with staff on the interpretation of double frontage lots. Two story elevations are allowed
in this area but not three stories. Flag lots are not normally approved in town any longer. Any
development in this area will no doubt access off Pinta. The retaining wall on this property is
effective and keeping the property functional. These issues need to be dealt with and the best
solutions found for all concerned.
Mr. Pirzynski noted that the Planning Commission stated in its Minutes that it wanted more time to
deal with the issues. He agrees with the action to grant the Commission more time to correct errors
in judgement of amount of cut and fill and to review any new information. This proposal can only
benefit from additional study. Motion includes comments to Planning Commission.
HAZARDOUS BRUSH/ORDERING ABATEMENT/RESOLUTION 2000-58 (19.22)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider adopting resolution overruling objections and ordering the abatement of brush.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-58
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OVERRULING OBJECTIONS
AND ORDERING ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH) AS A
PUBLIC NUISANCE. Carried unanimously.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
GRANT ACCEPTANCE/POLICE DEPARTMENT CAMERAS/RESOLUTION 2000-59 (20.09)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to
consider adopting a resolution authorizing the use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds to
purchase two Eyewitness Patrol Car Surveillance Cameras/Recorders for Police Department
Personnel. The equipment will be mounted in patrol vehicles.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-59
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANT/BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE LOS GATOS/MONTE SERENO
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE PATROL CAR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
AND RECORDERS, this motion includes items 3, 4 & 5 of the staff report. Carried unanimously.
NURSERIES/BOTANICAL GARDENS/ZONE CHANGE A-00-01/ORDINANCE (21.47)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
amending the Town Code concerning the development standards of parking surfaces for plant
nurseries or botanical gardens.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council find that the Zoning Ordinance
Amendment A-00-01 is consistent with the General Plan. Carried unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council waive the reading and introduce
the Proposed Ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF
PARKING SURFACES FOR PLANT NURSERIES OR BOTANICAL GARDENS. Carried
unanimously.
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2000-60/HEARING (22.28)
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 Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE/CONT.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-60
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 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 unanimously.
HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2000-61/HEARING (23.28)
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
2000-2001 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. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-61
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 - HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A
PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2000-62/HEARING (24.28)
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
2000-2001 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.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-62
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 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 unanimously.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2000-63/HEARING (32.28)
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
2000-2001 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. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-63
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 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 unanimously.
VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2000-64/HEARING (26.28)
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
2000-2001 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. Attaway, 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 2000-64
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 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 unanimously.
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #2/RESO 2000-65/HEARING (27.28)
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
2000-2001 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 Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE/CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-65
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 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 unanimously.
TRAFFIC CALMING/JOHNSON AVENUE/TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS (28.40)
Council Consensus to accept and file informational item from TJKM Transportation Consultants to
research and provide a study to install traffic calming devices on Johnson Avenue.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 14801/BURTON ROAD 16185/SERVICE STATION/DENIAL (29.09)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adoption of
resolution denying appeal of Planning Commission decision denying a zone change from R-1:8 to
CH, a Negative Declaration, an Architecture and Site Application, and a Conditional Use Permit to
demolish a service station and single family residence to construct a new service station with a
convenience store and carwash. Development Application DEV-98-010. Project Application PRJ-
98-213. Negative Declaration ND-98-0017. Property Location: 14801 Los Gatos Boulevard and
16185 Burton Road. Property Owners/Appellant: William Errico & Dennis Chegwin, Eugene
Gonzales, Trustee. Applicant: Service Station Properties.
The following person from the audience addressed the issue:
Roger Griffin, Paragon Design Group, requested reconsideration of the denial for rezoning of one
portion of the parcel from R-1:8 to CH. This would allow for further consideration of other design
options for this location.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, to deny the project and set a hearing to
reconsider the zone change application portion of this appeal. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Blanton asked that the notices on the new hearing reflect the information that the hearing
will only address a zone change application which is not be tied to a gas station proposal.
Ray Davis, commented on this application.
AT&T SETTLEMENT FUNDS/KCAT PRODUCTIONS (30.20)
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Sandy Decker, 45 Glen Ridge, supported public access TV at Council Meetings and requested other
methods to raise funds for equipment for student education.
Ray Davis spoke in favor of public access TV for Council Meetings.
James McIlvain, 15331 Francis Oaks Way, approved filming of Council Meetings for KCAT
Channel.
George Sampson, Station Manager for KCAT, spoke of citizen participation and the broader range
of citizen involvement with Council and Planning Commission being made available on KCAT.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
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AT&T SETTLEMENT FUNDS/KCAT PRODUCTIONS/CONT.
Council considered report on the use of the AT&T settlement funds of $95,000 and are favoring
placing the Council and Planning Commission on public access TV. Report accepted and filed.
ART RECEPTIONS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS/WINE TASTING (31.20)
The following people addressed this issue:
Tracy Halgren, 104 University, Elemental Arts Gallery, spoke in support of the proposal
mentioning ways to promote the cultural arts in town and strengthen community involvement in the
arts.
Mary Tomasi-Dubois, 340 University Ave, Arts Commissioner, noted the Commission’s attempts
at increasing awareness of the Art in the Council Chambers program.
Sheri Lewis, Chamber of Commerce, spoke of other approaches for addressing this issue.
No one else from the audience addressed this item.
Council Consensus for staff to review the options involved in this proposal, and return with a
report which will allow Council to further reflect on this idea.
MINUTES OF MAY 31, 2000/JOINT STUDY SESSION (06.V)
Council requested that the Minutes of May 31, 2000, Joint Study Session with the Planning
Commission return to Council and include more of the processes under discussion and the
facilitation suggestions, along with supplements to include a summary of recommendations
submitted by the public speakers.
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA/BANNERS FOR DOWNTOWN (07.20)
Mr. Hutchins asked that the Town of Los Gatos or the words Los Gatos Music in the Plaza take
precedence in the banner over the words Arts Commission.
Council Consensus to approve the design for Music in the Plaza Banners in the Downtown area
with the changes mentioned above giving Los Gatos precedence on the banner.
BELOW MARKET PRICE HOUSING PROGRAM GUIDELINES (13.19)
Council debated the pros and cons of offering additional points to Town employees for the BMP
program.
Paul DuBois, Community Services Chair, explained the need to offer our public safety employees
the opportunity to live in our Town. During an emergency we need our public safety employees to
be close at hand.
Mayor Blanton asked that this item return to Council for further review with the base worked under
different demographics.
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT/RESOLUTION 2000-67 (14.40)
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-67
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY-WIDE APPROACH TO ADDRESS
TRAFFIC SAFETY PROBLEMS, and authorize 2000/2001 fiscal year budget increase in
Revenue Account 4050-45419 in the amount of $33,257 and Expense Account in Program 4050 by
$33,257. Carried unanimously.
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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2000-2001 (32.10)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, to approve the Town Council Meeting
Schedule for 2000-2001 Fiscal Year, canceling July 3, 2000 Town Council meeting and setting July
10, 2000 Town Council meeting. Carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to adjourn this evening's meeting at 11:53
p.m. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
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