RA 12-02-02TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
December 2, 2002
Minutes
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Redevelopment Agency/Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council
Chambers of the Town hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:13 p.m., Monday, December 2, 2002, in
special joint regular session.
ROLL CALL/REORGANIZED AGENCY
Present:Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski,
Mike Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Sandy Decker.
Absent:None.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/NOVEMBER 2002 (12.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Agency ratify the
accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on November 15, 2002 and
November 22, 2002 in the amount of $740,685.93. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2002 (13.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Agency approve the
Minutes of November 18, 2002, Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted.
Carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE/PHASE 2/DOWNTOWN GATEWAYS/DESIGN (16.31)
Mayor Decker noted that staff reports would be given regarding the Santa Cruz Avenue
Streetscape Project and the Downtown Gateways, and time would be given for Council
discussion and public input to determine direction for staff concerning design and project
development.
Director of Public Works, John Curtis, spoke of the timing between CalTrans’ input, the design
phase, acceptance of bids and actual construction. The next phase of the streetscape would
continue in the spring.
Council Comments:
There was some discussion concerning the drainage at the Bank of America, and the bulb out at
Almendra which may constrict through traffic. Drainage may be moved to University where
there is sufficient piping. Engineers will examine the alternatives.
Greg Stowers, asked that business owners be considered during Phase 2 and that some
marketing strategies be allowed to offset the impacts of construction on some businesses.
Margaret Smith, noted that construction continued after October 1 st although it was supposed to
stop at that time. She asked that construction cease close to Easter and again close to July 4 th.
She asked for parking hand outs and dates that construction would be on hold, to give to patrons
so they will know when to return for shopping.
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Minutes of the December 2, 2002
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE/PHASE 2/DOWNTOWN GATEWAYS/CONT.
Chris Miller, biker, asked that an easier access route be placed by Main Street for trail users to
be able to get on and off the trail downtown.
Council comments regarding the Gateways: 1) Designs need input from staff and public; 2)
Funding available 2003-2005; 3) Discussion work shops will be needed; 4) Practicality and
beauty should work together; 5) Define the purpose of a gateway or of several different
gateways; 6) Welcoming and practical gateways but not in a “Hollywood” style; 7) Small town
ambiance encouraged; 8) Round abouts to be explored with input from Police Department and
traffic safety issues addressed; 9) Use caution before changing intersections that might lead to
stacking instead of easing traffic congestion. Council agreed to develop a working group to
provide input to staff throughout the process.
Speaker, Ray Davis, spoke of the traffic impacts as development increases in Town. He asked
for a running tally of the new car trips permitted.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman Decker adjourned this evening's meeting at 10:03 p.m.
ATTEST
Marian V. Cosgrove
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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