M02-07-05 SS VTATOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
FEBRUARY 7, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
TIME ITEM ACTION ON ITEM
6:00 PM TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town of Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:00 PM, February 7, 2005, in
a Study session.
6:01 PM ROLL CALL All Council Members were present.
6:02 PM SANTA CLARA
VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (VTA)
Presentation of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Community Bus Service and consideration of modifications to the
Towns bus shelter policy.
(EXHIBIT A)
6:03 PM VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Mr. Davis
Commented that the bus stop located at N. Santa Cruz Avenue and
Roberts Road is an unsafe location for a bus stop, and that there are bus
stops located every two blocks on N. Santa Cruz Avenue between
Highway 9 and Blossom Hill Road.
Commented on eliminating the parking stall located next to the bus stop
for greater visual perception
Commented on the access to bus stops along Route 27 from Saratoga to
Los Gatos on Highway 9.
6:07 PM CLOSE VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
6:08 PM PRESENTATION Report made by Debra Figone.
6:10 PM Presentation by:
Michael R. Aro, Deputy Director, Valley Transportation Authority
(VTA).
Scott Haywood, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
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6:20 PM COUNCIL
DICUSSION
Commented on cost, graphics, and frequency of the service.
Sobrato/VTA (CUP) regarding community benefits will return to
Council.
Commented on July 5th as a start date for the service, with light rail
starting July 25th.
Requested frequent headways at Sobrato connection to light rail.
Potential for mitigation of San Jose Water Companys project and the
Towns street repairs on N. Santa Cruz Avenue.
Possibility of sponsorship for Los Gatos businesses.
Questioned if sponsorship would bring down fares or possibly create a
free shuttle service in Los Gatos.
Council stated preference for a free shuttle service if feasible.
6:54 PM STUDY SESSION
ADJOURNED
Submitted by: Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator