RA 01-21-03TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
January 21, 2003
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 7:06 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2003, in
joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski,
Mike Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Sandy Decker.
Absent:None.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JANUARY 2003 (14.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council/Agency ratify the
accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on January 10, 2003 in the
amount of $3,351.52. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2003 (15.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council/Agency approve the
Minutes of January 6, 2003, Joint Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted.
Carried unanimously.
CHARLES AVE 25/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY/RESOLUTIONS 2003-011 & 2003-01RD
(16.15)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting resolution
authorizing execution of documents regarding Habitat for Humanity House at 25 Charles
Avenue.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council/Agency adopt Resolution
2003-011 and Resolution 2003-01 D entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
PERTAINING TO THE SILICON VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE TO BE
CONSTRUCTED AT 25 CHARLES AVENUE. Carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS/PROJECT 0233/N. SANTA CRUZ AVE. (18.25)
John Curtis, Director of Public Works, spoke of proposals that were presented to Council at a
prior date. He invited Council and audience to come forward to the center table to review the
completed work and presented the plans and recommendations for this coming year. He spoke
of the many meetings with the downtown community in preparation for this work
Kevin Rohani, Town Engineer, spoke of storm water flooding in the downtown and ways to
alleviate the ongoing problem and implement workable solutions. The possibility of a new storm
drain down Santa Cruz would be extremely disruptive to all concerned and instead the following
solutions have been suggested: Use existing catch basins and arterial storm drain lines that are
more economical and less disruptive; Intercept storm water before it gets to Santa Cruz; Install
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storm
DOWNTOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS/PROJECT 0233/N. SANTA CRUZ AVE/CONT.
Imad Baiyasi continued, drain line on Bean Avenue to be connected to existing catch basin and
storm drain line; Grays Lane will be completed this year with storm drain line connecting to
existing systems; Nicholson and Bachman runoff to be caught at Victory Lane and the alley
between Wilder and Tait.
Joe Pirzynski noted that the funding for these projects falls within the purview of the
Redevelopment Agency and must be completed with those funds. The Town is still committed to
all of the neighborhood street resurfacing projects listed in the Capital Improvements and will
continue on schedule. He asked that a communique to the Town be generated that can inform the
public of our work and how it is being funded. Town Manager, Mrs. Figone, noted that staff
would follow up.
Speaker, Margaret Smith, asked that there be specific times of the year identified when
construction would not occur in the downtown. These are particularly heavy times of customer
activity and occur at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Passover, Easter, Graduation and 4th of July.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs Decker, that Council/Agency approve preliminary
plans for North Santa Cruz Avenue Improvements. Carried unanimously.
TOWN GATEWAYS/GATEWAY COMMITTEE FORMATION (19.33)
Diane McNutt requested some definitions of “gateway” to determine the purpose and needs of
the specific location and surrounding community before designing a distinguishing marker. She
noted that the Leadership Los Gatos group had given a very enthusiastic response to this subject
and were interested in participating. She is open to having volunteers serve but would suggest
representatives from the businesses and residents in the outlying areas also be included.
Steve Glickman asked that representatives from the auto dealers and real estate community be
included in the proposed contact list, and suggested that the Lark-Los Gatos Blvd. and
Winchester-Hwy 85 locations be added to the gateway list.
Joe Pirzynski asked that the committee revisit the Boulevard Plan and their gateway designs.
He also agreed with Ms McNutt’s idea of defining the various segments of our Town with multi
identifying gateways. The meaning of “gateway” in differing sections of Town can reflect the
elements in those districts. He supported having a professional artist involved.
Sandy Decker would like artistic representation reflected in the group that is first formulated.
She asked for an opportunity to allow the community to speak, and to give two weeks to respond
to, and look for, community input.
Mike Wasserman asked that the gateways be helpful, historical, artistic, attractive, and exhibit
excellence of design, and that they appear logical and not frivolous, displaying a welcoming
message to those who are arriving in Los Gatos.
Shirley Henderson, Chair of the Beautification Committee, asked that this committee be
represented on this new group. She also supported a professional artist to take the lead.
Chris Miller, supported the formation of the Gateway Group and spoke to the inclusion of all
segments of Los Gatos in the identification program.
Council Consensus that Council/Agency approve the formation of a Gateway Working Group
and design process for downtown and major Town Gateways.
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Minutes of the January 21, 2003
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chairman Decker adjourned this evening's meeting at 11:17 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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