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TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Counci l
Chambers of the Town Hall at 7 :40 p .m . in regular session ..
ROLL CALL PRESENT : Ruth Cannon, MarLyn J . Rasmussen, Peter W . Siemen s
and Mayor Thomas J . Ferrit o
ABSENTI:'Brent N . Ventur a
PLEDGE OF D
ALLEGIANCE Given by all in attendance .
MINUTES Mrs . Cannon moved minutes of May 12,1980 be approved a s
submitted . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried .
1 . Letter from Gene Goldberg, Director of Los Gatos-Saratog a
Recreation Department, stating that he believes confusio n
will be caused between the name of the present Los Gato s
Community Center and the new building called the Neighborhoo d
Community Center and is suggesting the old building be .
re-named the Los Gatos Recreation Center . Mrs . Rasmusse n
moved suggestion be accepted and the building be re-name d
the Los Gatos Recreation Center . Mrs . Cannon seconded .
Unanimously carried .
2 Letter from James A .. Burt,16798 Potter Court,inquirin g
about the legality of a neighbor constructing a permanen t
parking place for a camping trailer and building of a
permanent greenhouse . Mayor stated this would be referre d
to staff'for investigation and report to Council, and Mr .
Burt is to be informed of when this will be on the agenda again .
3 Letter from Marge Williams, President of Ming Quong Children's
Center, thanking Council for waiving the fees for the use o f
the Los Gatos Neighborhood Center during` the Strawberr y
Festival in June .
4 . Letter from Katherine B . N . Sarina, Show Chairman of Lo s
Gatos Art Association,requesting the use of the 'Town Plaz a
Park on September 13 and 14 . Mrs . Rasmussen moved reques t
be granted subject to Department approval . Mrs . Canno n
seconded . Unanimously carried .
5• Letter from Chiquita Mottos, 211 Wilder Avenue, stating th e
tree trimmers had ruined the trees in front of her house .
Mrs . Cannon moved this be referred to Parks Department fo r
report . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
6 Memo from Town Attorney Preston Hill regarding contributio n
to defense fund to assist the City of Tiburon in the Agin s
v City of Tiburon case on appeal to the United States Suprem e
Court . Mr . Hill's memo stated $500 .00 would be a typica l
contribution for a Town the size of Los Gatos .Mr .Siemen s
moved Council authorize payment of the $500 .00 as soon a s
possible . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Carried by vote of fou rayes. Mr . Ventura abstained . Mr . Tobin,spoke against contribution .
7 .Revenue and Expenditure report for the month of April,1980 ,
from the office of the Town Clerk .
Brent N .Ventura arrived at 7 :55 p .m .
VERBAL Mr . Jacob S . Shapiro,15600 Camino del Cerro, stated he was her e
COMMUNICATIONS to speak on agenda Item X-D and requested it be heard early i n
the meeting as there were quite a few older people in attendanc e
and not able to stay to the end of the meeting . Mr . Ventura move d
that Agenda Item X-D be heard right after Item VI-E . Mrs,. Rasmusse nseconded. Unanimously carried .
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BID AWAR D
STREET LIGH T
CONVERSIO N
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PROJ . 238-R S
.BONNIE LANE NO .2
ANNEXATIO N
HANDICAPPE D
PARKING O N
HIGH SCHOO L
COUR T
601 DIVERSION .
WORKER'S .
COMPENSATIO N
ADMINISTRATIO N
MANUFACTURIN G
OF BUSES FO R
TRANSIT NEED S
CAMINO DEL CERR O
L .G .-ALMADE N
FENC E
CONSTRUCTIO N
VACATION O F
LAUREL AVENUE
Mr . Warnick stated that the Town Clerk had received five bid s
for the project, ranging from a high of $130,777 .00 to a low o f
$90,034 .00 by Rosendin Electric . The Town Engineer's estimat e
for the work was $96,000 .00 .Mrs . Cannon moved Council accep t
staff recommendation and award the bid to Rosendin Electric i n
the amount of $90,034 .00 . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimousl y
carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation tha t
Bonnie Lane No . 2 Annexation be submitted to LAFCO . Mr . Ventur a
seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved for the adoption of Resolution 1980-55 entitled ,
HANDICAPPED PARKING HIGH SCHOOL COURT . Mr . Ventura seconded .
Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff report regardin g
601 Diversion . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No .1980-56 entitled ,
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVIN G
AN AMENDMENT TO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH GATES, MCDONALD AN D
COMPANY, and authorization for the Mayor to execute said agree-
ment . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No .1980-57 entitled ;
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS URGIN G
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ENCOURAGE THE CHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATIO N
TO UNDERTAKE THE MANUFACTURING OF BUSES FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS .
Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mayor Ferrito stated this is not a public hearing but anyon e
wishing to speak on this matter may do so at this time . Person s
from the audience speaking regarding the dangerous situatio n
caused by the construction of the fence and also of the speedin g
problems in that area were : Stan Blodgett, Jacob S . Shapiro ,
George Tobin, K . Williams and Ed Stollary . Discussion was hel d
regarding what could be done . immediately to alleviate some o f
these problems . Mr . Warnick stated staff could or would ad d
more barricades and request more police surveilance until th e
fence is removed or set back . It was Council recommendation ,
after hearing all testimony, to adopt urgency Ordinance regulatin g
heights of fences and lowering the speed limit . Mr . Siemens move d
reading be waived for URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATO S
REGULATING THE HEIGHT OF FENCES AND WALLS NEAR INTERSECTIONS .
Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . Town Clerk rea dtitle.Mr : Siemens moved Urgency Ordinance No . 1469 be adopted .
Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon move d
Ordinance No .1469 be introduced asa regular ordinance .
Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . Mr : Siemens move d
reading be waived for URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATO S
ESTABLISHING A 25 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION O F
LOS GATOS-ALMADEN ROAD .Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimousl y
carried .Town Attorney read title of ordinance (which establishe s
the speed limit at 25 miles per hour on that 1000 foot portion o f
Los Gatos-Almaden Road- which is within 500 feet of Camino del Cerro )
Mr . Siemens moved for adoption of Ordinance No . 1470 .
Mr . Ventura .seconded . Unanimously carried . Mr . Siemens moved staf f
implement recommendations 2 through 6 as designated in letter fro m
Steinbock and Hofman, dated May 5, 1980 . Mrs . Cannon seconded .
Unanimously carried . Mayor instructed Manager to notify an d
advise the Police Department of the new speed limit establishe d
and request strict enforcement .
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly publishe d
for public hearing on the vacation of a portion of Laurel Avenue .
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VACATION OF Lois Chapson,323 Pennsylvania Avenue, spoke on the issue and
LAUREL AVENUE stated property owners have sighed a petition asking for th e
(Continued)vacation . Discussion was held ;.with regard to necessar y
easements needed by property owners involved . Mrs . Canno n
moved this public hearing be continued to June 16, 1980 t o
allow time for receiving more information . Mr . Ventura seconded .
Unanimously carried .
TANNING STUDIO Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly publishe d
APPEAL for public hearing to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's
denial of a conditional use permit to operate a tanning studi o
at 477-B N . Santa Cruz Avenue . Shane Gibeson, applicant of thi s
project, stated that his attorney,Mr .Rosenburg, was unable t o
be in attendance tonight and requested this matter be continue d
to the next meeting . Mrs . Cannon moved request be granted an d
this be continued to June 2,1980 .Mr .Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried .
OFFICE BUILDING Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly publishe d
340 UNIVERSITY for public hearing to consider the appeal of Planning Commission's
AVENUE approval of an office building at 340 University Avenu e
Mr . Robert Lee,106 Massol Avenue, stated he appealed this projec t
due to congested traffic already at that intersection . Als o
speaking against the project were Linda Barnett and Jo Bartlett .
Mr . Dan Simons, owner of the property, spoke for the project an d
stated he has done all he can to make this a good project but i s
open for any .suggestions . After further discussion and no on e
else in the audience wishing to speak, Mr . Ventura moved hearin g
be closed . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved appeal be denied and adopt Resolutio n
No .1980-58 entitled, A RESOLUTION MODIFYING A DECISION OF THE TOW N
PLANNING COMMISSION with the added condition that the applican t
install striping and raised traffic bars in University Avenue, i n
order to prohibit left turns into and out of the property, and al l
other conditions remain as determined by the Planning Commission .
Mr . Ventura seconded . Mr . Siemens asked that motion be amende d
to include "necessary signs," as deemed necessary by the Tow n
Engineer . Amendment accepted . Unanimously carried .
TOWN GENERAL Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly publishe d
PLAN to consider various amendments to the Town General Plan . Plannin g
Director Lee Bowman summarized amendments to General Plan an d
Hillside Specific Plan as recommended by Planning Commission an d
included in May 14, 1980. report from Planning Department . Speakin g
on Amendment #4 regarding Alberto Way Basin, was Bruce Kelley ,
17220 Pine Avenue . He asked that Council be consistent in th ezoning of the basin area and that Alberto Way be extended . H e
also requested that Council instruct Planning staff to thoroughl y
study traffic volume before any further development in the basi n
area . Mr . T . Gonzales stated that he wanted no additional traffi c
through Pine Avenue . Mr . Lambert, developer of a proposed develop-
ment in the basin area, spoke against extending Alberto Way .
Discussion was also held as to easements through Pine Avenue, an d
traffic generated by additional development . Mayor Ferrito aske d
for copy of report regarding traffic count from Engineering staff .
Mrs . Cannon moved hearing be closed . Mr . Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried . Mayor stated motion not in order as hav e
notcompleted the hearing on Hillside Specific Plan . Motio n
rescinded . Mayor asked if anyone in audience wished to be heard .A
gentleman representing Guadalupe College asked for clarificatio n
regarding loop road . Pat Beadle requested that Council accep t
Planning Commission recommendation . After further discussion ,
Mr . Ventura moved hearing be closed . Mr . Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried . Mayor stated there are two Resolutions t o
consider : 1) amendments to the Land Use Plan of the General Pla n
and 2) the Hillside Specific Plan . Discussion was held as t o
number of Land Use amendments allowed in one year . Mr . Bowma n
stated three amendments are allowed . Mr . Siemens moved fo r
adoption of Resolution concerning Land Use Plan of the Genera l
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TOWN GENERAL Plan . with the exceptions of Items C and D (Alberto Basin items )
PLAN and with the provision that these items be referred to Plannin g
(Continued) Commission for further study of allocation of number of trip s
per day . Motion died for lack of a second . Mr . Ventura move d
public hearing be continued on this issue until June 16, 1980 ,
with staff report back to Council with information requeste d
regarding allocation of trips per day in basin area . Mr . Siemen s
seconded . Unanimously carried .
HILLSIDE SPECIFIC Mr . Ventura moved hearing be closed regarding Los Gatos Hillsid e
PLAN Specific Plan . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mr . Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No .1980-59 entitled ,
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CON-
CERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE LOS GATOS HILLSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN .
Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried .
RECESS Mayor Ferrito declared a recess . Meeting reconvened at 10 ;30 P .M .
COUNCIL Mr . Siemens stated he had attended the Transportation Commissio n
REPORTS meeting and discussion was held regarding increase of bus fares .
Mr . Ventura stated he had attended the HCD meeting and also rep -
resented the Town at the KQED auction . Mr . Ferrito stated tha t
there is an opening on the Parking Advisory Commission and tha t
people should be notified . Mrs . Rasmussen moved that the ;Cler k
be authorized to advertise for applicants and that closing dat e
for applicants be set for June 11, 1980 at 5 :00 P .M . and interviews
be held on June 16, 1980 . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimousl y
carried .
VOTING Mayor Ferrito stated this was not a public hearing but if anyon e
REQUIREMENTS wished to speak on this subject, they may do so . Lewis Catalano ,ON APPEALS Art Snyder, George Tobin, Marlon Smith, Frank Treseder, Al Martinskis ,
Frank Howell and Jean Moore spoke against a change in votin g
procedures . Others in the audience speaking on the issue were
Chuck Weber, Robert Lee, Sam Laub, Dale Hill, Catherine Smith an d
Jo Bartlett . After further discussion, Mr . Ventura moved fo r
adoption of Ordinance No . 1471 entitled, ORDINANCE AMENDING TH E
ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING VOTING ON APPEALS . Mr . Siemen s
seconded . Carried by vote of three ayes . Mrs . Cannon and .
Mrs . Rasmussen voting no .
BIKE LANES Mrs . Rasmussen moved to approve, in concept, the proposal t o
LOS GATOS BLVD .install bike lanes on Los Gatos Boulevard between Kennedy Roa d
and Blossom Hill Road, and to direct staff to prepare precis e
plans for implementation . Mr . Ventura seconded . Mr . Siemen s
asked that motion be amended to allow more paving on east sid e
of Los Gatos Boulevard in front of Van Meter School . Amendmen t
accepted . Motion carried unanimously .
CAMINO DEL SOL Discussion was held on alternatives presented by the Tow n
TRAFFIC REPORT Engineering staff . After some discussion, Mrs . Cannon move d
that Council accept Engineer's option #5 : The closing o f
Camino del Sol at National Avenue, construct cul-de-sac, an d
eliminate turn restriction at Los Gatos Boulevard and Camino
del Sol . This is to be done in conjunction with development o n
National Avenue . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
PLANNING It was consensus of Council this will be held for budget sessio nPRIORITIESstudies.
COUNTY Mrs . Rasmussen moved Council accept staff recommendations on th eREFERRALSfollowing
282-27-41-78B Bayview Dr .Ric e
Time Extension for single family dwelling . No comment .;
12S78 .8 Old Santa Cruz Hwy . Cassel
Time extension for s-lot subdivision .No comment .
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COUNTY 703-26-41-79B-80RA Virdelle Dr .Sierra Paradise, Inc .
REFERRALS Reversion to acreage . No comment .
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C79-9-129 PDC 80-3-53 Roundtree Dr . Falcocchi a
Zone change for two projects on land within West Valle y
Corridor . Letter regarding Town position on Route 85 t o
be sent to the City of San Jose .
Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
BLOSSOM HILL RD .Mr . Siemens moved Council approve, in concept, the propose d
OLD BLOSSOM HILL changes to the project and direct staff to incorporate change s
ROAD IMPROVEMENT into the final plan . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried .
BROADWAY Mrs . Rasmussen moved Council accept the petition for the Broadwa y
EXTENSION Extension assessment District and-direct staff to further investi-
gate the possibility of performing the work on a voluntary basis ;
report the results of the investigation to the Council as soon a s
possible . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried . Mayo r
directed staff to make preliminary spread so property owners kno w
just where they stand .
LANDBANKING Through her attorney, Mrs . Davis filed a written ., reques t
PROGRAM to be heard on this matter . Her attorney, Barbara Sauer, appeare d
and stated that Mrs . Davis opposed adoption of the resolution o f
necessity, but offered no evidence . Mr . Siemens moved for adoptio n
of Resolution No . 1980-60 entitled RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY 1635 1
LOS GATOS-ALMADEN ROAD . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved Council accept staff recommendations o f
HUD-requested changes to RFP and the adjusted time schedule fo r
proposals from developer and authorize the submission of a n
application for the Innovative Grant . Mr . Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried .
WORCESTER AND Mrs . Rasmussen moved Council adopt Resolution No 1980-61 entitled ,
LA RINCONADA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT, and Mayo r
PARKS be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town .
SERVICE Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
AGREEMEN T
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Mr . Siemens moved Council accept staff recommendations and tha t
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBOR- there be no liquidated damages due from O .Anderson ,
HOOD CENTER Environmental Systems, Inc . and Ernest L . Beaudikofer and tha t
PROJECT all should be paid the retention money being held by the Tow n
Clerk . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
PENDING STATE Mrs . Rasmussen moved Council accept staff recommendation and oppos e
LEGISLATION SB-1960 (Rains) which would require cities to permit factory-buil t
and mobile homes to be located in single-family zones . This woul d
be an unreasonable intrusion into local zoning authority :
Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
BUDGET SESSIONS It was consensus of Council that Wednesday, June 4,and Monday ,
June 9, be scheduled as budget study sessions .
STUDY SESSION Mayor Ferrito stated this be placed on agenda .for June 16, 198 0
WITH PLANNING to consider meeting date for study session with Planning Commission .
SALE OF Planning Director Lee Bowman stated it hasbeen suggested, as a
DEVELOPMENT method of preserving open space, that the Town consider amendin g
RIGHTS out Ordinance whereby development rights could be sold .
Mr . Siemens moved staff be directed to prepare draft ordinance .
Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried .
NOMINATION TO Mayor Ferrito referred to letter from Sandy Louthian, Chairman o f
1980 AWARD FOR the Cultural Resources Commission, nominating Mardi Gualtier i
EXCELLENCE for the award . Mr . Ventura moved recommendation be accepted .
Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
ADJOURN Mrs . Cannon moved meeting be adjourned at 1 :15 A .M ., Tuesday ,
May 20, 1980 . Mr . Ventura seconded .Unanimously carried .
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