M 04-07-03TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
April 7, 2003/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 7:01 p.m., Monday, April 7,
2003, in joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski,
Mike Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Sandy Decker.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION (XX.28)
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding Existing Litigation to discuss McMurtry & Bell
vs. Town of Los Gatos. Council voted tonight in Closed Session unanimously to settle the
litigation. The terms of the settlement are as follows: McMurtry & Bell shall immediately
dismiss the subject action with prejudice; each party to bare their own costs; McMurtry & Bell
have until May 31, 2003 to file a rezoning application; if not filed by that date any attempt to file
an application up untill October 1, 2003 may be summarily denied at an administrative level by
the Town; unless rezoned by October 1,2003 McMurtry & Bell shall either vacate 14 E. Main
Street or bring that address into conformance with the Town Code; Town shall refrain from any
code enforcement activities concerning 14 E. Main Street until October 1, 2003.
BUSINESS COMMENDATIONS/LOS GATOS DOG AND CAT HOSPITAL (00.28)
Council Member McNutt presented Town Commendation to The Los Gatos Dog and Cat Hospital
and spoke of the years that the Hospital has served our community. Dr. Kyle Frandle,
representing the Hospital, was present to receive the commendation. He spoke of the years of
service the facility has offered the Town, residents, and pets of the community. Mr. Frandle also
noted his appreciation for the commendation and offered his continued commitment to our Town.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council accept and file
informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings. Carried unanimously.
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TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SCHEDULE (02.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council amend Town
Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Schedule adding April 12, 2003 Town Council/Boards/
Commissions/Committees Retreat Meeting, changing May 5, 2003 start time to 7:00 p.m., and
canceling July Council meetings.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (03.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council accept the April 2003, and
May 2003, Town’s Calendar of Meetings. Carried unanimously.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/MARCH 2003 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council ratify the check register
for the payroll of March 3, 2003 through March 15, 2003, paid on March 21, 2003, in the amount
of $531,520.43. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MARCH 2003 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on March 14, 2003, and March 21, 2003 in the
amount of $385,713.89. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2003 (06A.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council approve the Minutes of
March 17, 2003, Regular Joint Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted.
Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS PESCADO/KIOSK SCULPTURE/ PHILIP LANGE/RESOLUTION 2003-30 (08.39)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-30
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LOAN RECEIPT WITH PHILIP LANGE FOR THE
ARTWORK “LOS GATOS PESCADO” KIOSK SCULPTURE. Carried unanimously.
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICTS 1 & 2/RESOLUTION 2003-31 (09.26)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-31
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DESCRIBING
IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 TOWN OF LOS GATOS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 1 & 2. Carried unanimously.
SILICON VALLEY ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY/RESOLUTION 2003-32 (10.33)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolutions 2003-
32 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE SILICON VALLEY
ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY MODIFYING SECTION 6.1, TO REQUIRE
MEMBER AGENCIES TO OBTAIN APPROVAL OF THEIR ALLOCATED
PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE BUDGET PRIOR TO THE AUTHORITY BOARD’S
APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. Carried unanimously.
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LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15047/ZONE CHANGE/RC TO CH/ORDINANCE 2111 (11.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Ordinance 2111
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FROM ‘RC’ TO ‘CH’ FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15047 LOS GATOS
BOULEVARD. Carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S STATEMENT (XX.28)
Mayor Decker welcomed the Council and audience and explained how she would like the tone of
the Town meetings to proceed during the year. She spoke of a community that has been able to
display respect for one another, to deliberate the business of the Town in an informed manner, and
to accept and act upon the decisions made at public and open meetings. She noted that all of our
residents deserve our respect and the respect of each other. She asked for and said she expects
that the visitors to these Council Chambers will recognize and uphold these principles of respect
and courtesy for one another. The Mayor noted that disruptive behavior would not be tolerated,
nor allowed to interfere with these community meetings held in the spirit of cooperative and
interactive government. She reaffirmed her desire to encourage respect and dignity within these
chambers.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (XX.28)
Music in the Plaza:
John Tice spoke of Music in the Plaza being moved to the Civic Center and asked for a full
public hearing to determine where the community would like to experience the concerts. He
spoke of a petition showing 1,100 signatures of people interested in having the concert returned to
the Plaza, and said he would submit it at a later date.
Teri Hope representing the Coffee Roasting Company, spoke of Music in the Plaza concert series
being very well received at the Civic Center location. The survey of attendees showed that
people preferred to see the series continued at the Civic Center. This year’s plans have been made
in anticipation of being performed at the Center and the sponsors have already committed to the
first five concerts of the season.
Elke Groves spoke of the support for the concerts at the Civic Center. She noted that the seniors
and families appreciated the new location, speaking of the additional space, parking and rest room
facilities that are available at this site.
Mayor Decker asked that continued review of the program be done during this season and also
noted that it would be difficult to change the venue at this time.
Patriot Act Resolution:
Mike Gibbs questioned the following words in the Town’s recently adopted resolution: “....even
if requested to do otherwise... by the federal or state law enforcement agencies....” He asked that
the following wording be inserted instead: “...to the legal extent possible....” He also submitted
a draft resolution supporting our Commander in Chief and our service men serving overseas.
Mayor Decker thanked Mr. Gibbs and said his request would be taken under consideration.
Los Gatos Police Chief:
Ray Davis noted that council should not dialog during Verbal Communications. He also
mentioned that he had spoken at the Monte Sereno Council Meeting and asked them to give the
Los Gatos Police Chief a bonus of $5,000 for a job well done and for taking the brunt of the
DeCinzo cartoons.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS CONT. (XX.28)
Wedgewood Neighborhood:
Mark Medalie spoke of the drainage problems coming off La Rinconada onto Wedgewood. He
also suggested that the Golf Club use a monitor at the driving range or install a video
surveillance camera.
Chris DeLaussa Spoke as a Wedgewood resident and addressed the drainage problems in this
area. He also addressed the traffic safety concerns on this road and asked for sidewalks and bike
paths. He asked that the use permit be reopened for La Rinconada Golf Course to address the
service vehicles entering from Wedgewood.
Susan Hamilton Dias spoke of the continued drainage problems on Wedgewood including the
mosquito issue and the need to include the Water District in solving the drainage problem. She
spoke of car races on the road and the traffic that accesses the Country Club property from this
road.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BELLA VISTA AVENUE 339/NEW RESIDENTIAL/APPEAL (15.15)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider an
appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission denying a request to construct a new single
family residence with a reduction in the front and rear setbacks on a nonconforming lot and to
merge two lots on property zoned R-1:8. If no significant environmental impacts are identified as
a result of this project, a Negative Declaration will be recommended and an Environmental
Impact Report will not be required. APN: 529-23-015, 016. Project Application PRJ-98-139.
Negative Declaration ND-99-6. Property Location: 339 Bella Vista Avenue. Property
Owner/Applicant/Appellant: Hamid F. Ghazvini.
The following people from the audience spoke to this item.
Hamid Ghazvini, property owner, spoke of the history of this project and the planning that had
gone into the present design. He had slides to show Council and went through the various
designs that were submitted up until now.
Frank Oldham Spoke of statement of fact given by staff which he questioned. He spoke of a
complete plan with all that is required. He gave an extensive review of who he had seen and who
he had spoken to over time as he was submitting plans.
Ray Davis spoke of the land use law in California. He noted that the applicant had 100% burden
of proof to show that the application is in accordance with the General Plan of California law. He
believes the application is incomplete as the Planning Director has declared.
Kim Richman spoke of the impact this project will have on her home. She submitted pictures
for the record and noted that the windows of this project will be looking right into the neighbor’s
windows.
Hamid Ghazvini closed his statements with review of the plans in relation to the story poles. He
spoke of moving the home to the other side of the lot so it would not impact the condominiums
nor impact the views from Bella Vista.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
BELLA VISTA AVENUE 339/NEW RESIDENTIAL/APPEAL/CONT. (15.15)
Mayor Decker closed the public hearing.
Council Comments:
Plans are incomplete at this time
Plans may still be developed in the future
There are some portions in the plans that are complete
Staff can generate list for the applicant of the aspects of the plans that must be revised and
additional information that must be provided.
Applicant to pay the required fees
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to uphold the Planning Commission’s
decision and deny the appeal. Carried unanimously.
SANTA CRUZ AVE 15 ½/LOS GATOS BAR AND GRILL/HEARING (16.15)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider a
request to modify the Conditional Use Permit to expand bar service (Los Gatos Bar & Grill) on
property zoned C-2:LHP. APN: 510-44-077. Conditional Use Permit U-02-16. Property
Location: 15½ N. Santa Cruz Avenue. Property Owner: Chris Hygelund, Agent. Applicant: JCS
Group LLC.
The following people addressed this issue:
Mr. Lortz, Director of Community Development, spoke of the history of the use permit at this
location. He noted the increase of seating requested and the extension of business hours. He
spoke of the Planning Commission recommendation supporting the requested changes to the
existing use permit stipulating the implementation of security guards on site and a period of
review to see how the controls are working.
Jason Farwell spoke of the willingness of the owners to adhere to the requirements to augment
the success of the restaurant in this location. He asked Council to reevaluate the use permit for
the business at this time.
Chris Hygelund, property manager for the Los Gatos Bar and Grill, spoke of changes in the use
permit which will help control the disturbances in the parking lot behind the other businesses that
have access to this lot and supported the use of security guards to control the activities in this
area.
Pierluigi Oliverio spoke of the problems of a second story restaurant and the need to promote
successful use of space in the downtown.
Beau Patania representing Pizza My Heart, spoke of working with the teens in the parking lot.
He and other owners of the La Canada building are working together to move the kids along after
they have finished eating, He spoke of his continued interest in solving these issues.
Andrew Holland supported the Bar & Grill’s request.
Jonathan Porter spoke as a patron of the Bar & Grill. He noted other communities and their
establishments and spoke highly of keeping this restaurant open for its comfortable and friendly
atmosphere. He spoke in favor of having food available while having a cocktail.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
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SANTA CRUZ AVE 15 ½/LOS GATOS BAR AND GRILL/HEARING/CONT. (16.15)
Speakers continued:
Ray Davis spoke of businesses making money and also about land use law. He noted that the
General Plan requires a buffer zone between the Los Gatos Bar & Grill and the residential
neighborhood.
Chris Miller asked for more lighting in the parking lot.
Chris Potter lives directly behind the Bar & Grill and has to bear the noise of this location every
weekend. He spoke of the noise reflecting off Glen Ridge hillside and resonating through his
double pane bedroom windows on the west side of his home. If the deck of the Bar & Grill
closed at 9:00 p.m. it would help considerably. He also asked that glass bottles not be dumped in
the garbage after work, but rather the following day.
Bruce Sumpter, manager of the Village Inn across from the parking lot, asked for stricter
enforcement of controls for noise. He asked for security guards to work throughout the lot during
the late night hours to control the noise that is causing sleeplessness for his client’s at the motel.
James Hillman spoke of social gatherings for students of the Santa Clara University law students
and his criteria for music, food, charm and comfort.
Janice Wiseman spoke of the area in the parking lot with its noise and confusion and noted her
disgust with the continuing situation.
Jolie Houston, of Berliner Cohen, legal representative of the owners, reiterated the need and
willingness to work with the neighborhood, police department, and owners of the businesses in
the La Canada building. She noted that the police report said that the change in the CUP would
not be an adverse impact but could be a help in addressing the problems.
No one else from the audience addressed this subject.
Mayor Decker closed the public hearing.
Council Member Glickman asked how he would be able to make findings in this situation.
Town Attorney Korb explained that the policy in question is not an ordinance nor law mandated
by the state but a policy adopted by resolution of the Council and as such Council may enforce
and interpret that policy and may even waive its own policy.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to deny the application because the it does
not comply to the Town Alcohol Policy but will only exacerbate the problem by: continuing to
violate the original CUP; the owners’ statement that they are unable to comply; the owners
request for modification which does not mitigate the problems. Motion fails with two ayes. Ms
McNutt, Mr. Wasserman and Mr. Glickman voted no.
Council Member Wasserman asks about adding the following mitigating measures to the CUP
which may alleviate some of the issues that have been raised: Search for some community
benefits; Police monitoring program; Soundproofing measures on the deck; Changing the time
that trash and bottles are deposited outside; Uniformed security officer in parking lot and
common area; No extension of hours at this time; Increased seating should not add to the
problems; The request for mitigating measures at this time should begin to improve the situation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
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SANTA CRUZ AVE 15 ½/LOS GATOS BAR AND GRILL/HEARING/CONT. (16.15)
Council Member Pirzynski asked that the problems the three businesses in this location are
causing be addressed first before any enhancements to the businesses be allowed. That the
owners work with the police department and with each other to address and solve the existing
impacts to this area, which impact other businesses and clients that use this lot and the
neighboring residential community.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, to approve that part of the application
that refers to the use of space and table service for the café and which is reflected in items three
and four under the “Discussion Section” of the report. Mr. Glickman also made the findings in
relation to Items three and four of the Discussion and which are reflected in the Required
Findings shown as Attachment 1 of the staff report. ( Also additional lighting, emptying of trash,
establishing a hot line for complaints, shielding the deck area with a sound barrier, hiring a
security guard for the parking lot, deck to close at 9 p.m., and each business to monitor its impact
on the rear of the building and parking lot, all to be considered as conditions of approval with
input and direction from the planning and police departments.) A three month period of review
shall take place after the modifications and mitigations are in place. Motion carried by a vote of 3
ayes. Mrs. Decker and Mr. Pirzynski voted no.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to keep the hours of operation as they are at
present. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL RECESS
Mayor Decker called a recess at 10:52 p.m.
MEETING RECONVENED
Mayor Decker reconvened the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
VIDEO ACCESS AND RETENTION POLICY/PUBLIC MEETINGS (07.28)
Ray Davis questioned the amount that KCAT may charge for public purchase of a video of
Council meetings. Jenny Haruyama responded that it would be available in the Library for check
out.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt a video access and
retention policy that requires the Town Clerk’s Office to retain one (1) master copy of videotape
recordings for a period of five (5) years and authorizes the Library to retain videotape recordings
of Town Council meetings and other public meetings. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 0336A/BUS DEPOT PARKING LOT/RESOLUTIONS 2003-33 & 2003 7RD (12.24)
Ray Davis asked that the bus depot lot be made into a skateboard park for the youth.
Kevin Yohani, Town Engineer, spoke of the configuration of the lot which would not
accommodate a skateboard park.
PROJECT 0336A/BUS DEPOT PARKING LOT/RESOS 2003-33 & 2003 7RD/CONTINUED
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(12.24)
Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Agency adopt Resolution 2003-
33 & 2003-7RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 0336A - BUS DEPOT PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS - AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT
FOR BIDS, also authorizing purchase of long-lead items for the project. Carried unanimously.
WRAIGHT AVENUE/TRAFFIC CALMING PROPOSAL (17.41)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider revised proposal for
Wraight Avenue traffic calming and to authorize an appropriation adjustment allocating $50,000
from traffic impact fee revenue into the GFAR Traffic Calming Project 400-0208.
John Curtis, Director of Public Works, explained the options that the neighborhood had
suggested.
Brian Kulman, resident of Bird Avenue supported options 1 & 2 and also spoke of the support
from the neighborhood for those options.
Bill Kraus, resident of Woodland Avenue, spoke in support of the proposal, and asked for a
review of the traffic flow once the new building is complete and in operation and before a final
decision is made.
Michael Kane addressed the cross traffic from Highway 9 and asked that the plan be
implemented as soon as possible but also requested that Option “B” be put in place first for
review.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council accept revised proposal for
Wraight Avenue traffic calming and authorize an appropriation adjustment allocating $50,000
from traffic impact fee revenue into the GFAR Traffic Calming Project 400-0208. Option “B”
will be the first proposal to be installed and reviewed. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/CDBG/FY 2003-2004 (18.39)
RESOLUTION 2003-34 AND RESOLUTION 2003-35
The following people spoke to this issue:
Regina Falkner, Community Services Director, spoke of the Community Services Agencies who
had submitted their proposals for requests for grants this year.
Teri Hope, Chair of the Arts Commission, spoke regarding consideration of funding between the
Los Gatos Museums and the Art Docents.
Kevin Kelly, representing the Community Services Commission, spoke of the different service
agencies and requested that they be funded at their full proposed amount.
Allyn Kula, representing Teen and Family Counseling Center, thanked Council for its continued
support.
June Sythe, representing the Los Gatos Community Concert Association, thanked Council for its
continued support over the years.
Lee Fagot, speaking on behalf of A Place for Teens, asked Council to fully fund the budget for all
agencies within the report. Councilmember Perzynski asked that A Place for Teens become a
more vibrant center for youth in order to entice teens to frequent the facility more often.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS CONTINUED
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to continue this meeting past midnight.
Carried unanimously.
Speakers continued:
Deborah Kranefuss, representing Live Oak Senior Nutrition & Service Center, thanked Council
for its continued support over the years.
Colleen Hudgen, spoke of the day care program offered for seniors at the Live Oak Adult Day
Services. She spoke of the socialization programs and continental breakfasts that are served.
A: Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council refer allocation of the FY
2003-2004 General Fund Grants to the FY 2003-2004 Operating Budget at the 100% level.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Glickman voted no, stating that his preference was for arts,
education, and housing to receive 100% level and the community services portion to receive
appropriations at the 95% level.
B: Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-34
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ALLOCATING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. Carried unanimously.
C: Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-35
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. Carried unanimously.
FLAG POLES AT TOWN PLAZA (19.31)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council accept recommendation to
keep and use flag poles at the Town Plaza as they are now with three American Flags illuminated
until a determination is made in the future to make any changes. Carried unanimously.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS (20.28)
Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager, spoke of implementation of activities to assist in
improving communication with the community. This project is in response to Council’s
discussion at the retreat in January. Staff will be working with a “What’s New” page on the
Town’s web site to keep the community abreast of items of interest and informing those interested
in receiving regular updates of the “What’s New” page.
Council Member McNutt asked how the program would operate and how it would be made
available for the public to be able to access Council more easily.
Council Member Pirzynski asked for some methodology on how to promote this concept in the
best way to be available to our public.
Council Member Glickman suggested linking our site with other government agencies.
Council Consensus to move forward on these public notification measures.
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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS CONTINUED
Ray Davis spoke of trying to easily find public notices and asked that more effort be given in
posting and notifying people. He also requested notice to the public on how to reach Council by
one email address and suggested placing a trailer on TV for people watching the Council
meetings.
COUNCIL MATTERS (21.28)
YOUTH AND ALCOHOL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (21.28)
Scott Seaman, Police Chief, spoke of upcoming meetings, and the planned projects to support the
youth of Los Gatos. He mentioned the web site for Alive and Loving Life which the community
can access in order to keep current on the activities being planned.
www.lghs.net/aliveandloving/association.html
MANAGER MATTERS (22.28)
UPDATE OF STATUS OF 2003-2004 BUDGET PROCESS
Mrs. Figone, Town Manager, gave an overview of the Budget FY 2003-2004. She noted that
because of the uncertainty of the State budget there is still some uncertainty regarding the Town’s
budget. She outlined the process now underway and the timeline for presenting the proposed
budget to Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Decker closed this evening’s meeting at 12:33 a.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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