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M 07-07-1980342 July 7, 196 0 Los Gatos, Californi a TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Counci l Chambers of the Town Hall at 7 :30 p .m . in regular session . ROLL CALL PRESENT : Ruth Cannon, MarLyn J . Rasmussen, Peter W . Siemens , Brent N . Ventura and Mayor Thomas J . Ferrito . ABSENT :None . PLEDGE O F ALLEGIANCE Given by all in attendance . MINUTES Mrs . Cannon moved minutes of June 16 and 23, 1980 be approve das submitted . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . WRITTE N COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Letter from Attorney Allan R . Saxe, requesting the Da s appeal hearing scheduled tonight be continued for 60 day s to allow the three property owner's to continue in thei r efforts to prepare and submit a joint subdivision applic - ation as recommended by the Development Review Committee . Mrs . Cannon moved request be granted . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . Mr . Matteoni, Attorney representin g Mr . Das, stated he would like to discuss the extension s of Belgatos and Suiuiont Drives for emergency vehicles onl yasbeing consistent with the mountain collector stree t shown on the general plan map . It was consensus of Counci l this would be discussed at time scheduled for the publi c hearing later in the agenda . 2.Letter from Ron Enz, Planner for the Environmental Center , stating on behalf of his client, Brown and Kauffmann Properties, he respectfully requests a two week continuanc e of the zone change application filed by Earl and Clar a Anderson (Agenda item VII-E). Mr . Siemens moved reques t be granted . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon stated she would not be present at-the July 21s t meeting . Mayor Ferrito asked Clerk to inform_aplicant s that there would not be a full Council present at th e July 21st meeting . 3.Letter from Stephen Thomas requesting the appeal of Plannin g Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit and Archit - ectural and Site Application to allow a bar and restauran t at 37 N . Santa Cruz Avenue, be continued to July 21st, 1980 . (Agenda item VII-D). Mr . Siemens moved request be grante d and applicant be informed there will not be a full counci l at the July 21st meeting . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . 4.Letter From Robert L . Hamilton, 368 Bella Vista Avenue , stating he is concerned about Council's recent action s pertaining to a proposed low to moderate income housin g development and is requesting an accounting of all monie s expanded to date for the initiation and development of thi s new. housing project, and information concerning the HU D requirements and qualifications for potential occupant s and general information on the complete project . Mr . Ventura moved this matter'be referred to staff for respons e immediately . Mr . Siemens seconded . 5.Letter from Carl Norwood, of the Optimist Club of Los Gato s requesting Council permission to hold first annual Los Gato s Chili Cookoff, to be held at Oak Meadow Park on Septembe r 21, 1980 . Mr . Norwood explained the proceeds from thi s event would facilitate funds to help underprivileged 1 children . Mrs . Cannon moved request be granted . Mr . Ventur a { seconded . Unanimously carried . 6.Letter from Ming Quong Children's Center thanking Counci l and staff for allowing them to use the Civic Center an d Neighborhood Center-to hold their 20th annual Strawberr y Festival . It was consensus of Council that letters o f commendation be prepared for Lt . Robert Schuster and Par k Superintendent, Robert Bryant for the work on this project . - 1 - July 7, 1980 34 3Los Gatos, Californi a WRITTEN 7 . Letter from Jack Panighetti, Postmaster of Los Gatos , COMMUNICATIONS opposing the temporary closure of the existing north - (CONTINUED)bound off-ramp from Highway 17 to South Santa Cruz Avenue . Mrs . Cannon moved . Council reconsider this closing an d advertise and schedule a public hearing so public coul d be heard . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Carried by roll cal l vote of AYES Mrs . Cannon, Mrs . Rasmussen, Mr . Ventura , Mayor Ferrito . NOES : Mr . Siemens . Mr . Panighett i stated he would like this item discussed tonight . He ha s petitions with 1000 signatures opposing this closure . John Lochner, 150 Creffield Heights, stated this is a significant change in the traffic circulation of the Tow n and should go through the normal channels of Plannin g Commission hearings . Vicki Powell, President of. the Lexington Hills Assoc ., stated the Transit Commission wil l hear their request for bus route through the mountain s and that bus route is predicated on the bus using tha t ramp . She stated the Transit District has not bee n informed of the closure and it will certainly have a majo r impact on their plans . After further discussion, Mr . Ventura moved this item be discussed right after the publi c hearings . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . Mayor stated this would be agenda item VII-F . 8.Letter from L .A . Hobbs, 17850 Summit Road, opposing th e closure of the north bound off-ramp . (Later agenda item). 9.Letter from Mr . & Mrs . Frank DeMoss, 18710 Bear Creek Road , opposing the closure of north bound off-ramp . (Late r agenda item). 10.Letter from Martin H . Dost, 17215 Melody Lane ., opposing th e closure of the north bound off-ramp . (Later agenda item). 11.Ralph Klint, 209 Bachman Avenue, opposing the closure o f the north bound off-ramp . (Later agenda item). 12.Letter from Chamber of Commerce, requesting that the Tow n Council reconsider its resolution, adopted June 16, fo r temporary closure of north bound ramp . (Later agenda item). 13.Letter from Thomas Quadrini,.1398 Danby Avenue, San Jose , complaining of the unprofessional conduct of police officer s in handling the problems of cruisers . 14.Claim filed by Attorney Jeffery Abate on behalf o f Willetta Dabadie . Mr . Ventura moved claim be denied . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried . 15.Letter from Carol and Dr . David King, re the Council action pertaining to the purchase of the Davis property on Lo s Gatos-Almaden Road for the purpose of developing a federall y assisted housing project - stating surrounding propert y owners were not notified of any proposal and asked that i n the future they be informed when any matters concernin g the Davis property are on the agenda . Mrs . Cannon move d this be referred to staff and in the future make prope r notification to the surrounding property owners on an y changes on this property . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimousl y carried . 16.Letter from John Cefalu, Mayor of the City of South Lak e Tahoe re the Council's adoption of Resolution 1979-16 1 endorsing the proposal to make Tahoe Basin a Nationa l Recreation area .. The City of South Lake Tahoe is concerne d that they were not notified that this action was bein g considered, were not given the opportunity to present thei r position on the subject . Mayor Cefalu invites Council t o come and see this area and learn first hand what the situa - tion really is like and what has been done to protect an d enhance the resource, Lake Tahoe . Note and filed . 17.Letter from Melba H . Hardtke, 16281 Camino del Sol, urgin g Council to retain the non-entrance to Camino del Sol fro m Los Gatos Boulevard . (Later agenda item). 18.Letter from Save San Francisco Bay Association, requestin g Council's support in their mutual effort to protect th e bay from the devasting .effects of the proposed Periphera l Canal . Mr . Ventura moved this be agendized for the nex t meeting Mr . Siemens seconded . Mayor Ferrite stated tha t would be to late as this bill is before the Governor now . Motion and second withdrawn . (Later agenda item). - 2 - 344 July 7, 198 0 Los Gatos, Californi a WRITTEN 19 . Letter from Orville Johns, appealing the Building Official's COMMUNICATIONS decision to halt the construction of his building a t (CONTINUED)151 N .-Santa Cruz Avenue . After some discussion, Mr . Siemens moved this matter be scheduled for hearing at th e August 4, 1980 meeting and Council sit as the Appeal s Board . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . 20.Letter from A .Peri Frantz, 16345 Englewood Avenue, refer - ring to a zone change from R-1 :8,000 to R-1 :20,000 fo r properties located in a county pocket, subject to Los Gato s Town Services Zoning and requesting Council's support o f this application . Ms . Frantz, spoke on this issue, statin g the County had misinterpreted the Town's letter . Afte r further discussion, Mr . Ventura moved staff notify Boar d of Supervisors that the Planning Director's letter date d March 14, 1980, not be taken as recommendation for approva l of the (referred to) project (County referral 993-30-52 - 8OP-80S) but, Town's position is neutral . Also, sen d Planning Commission a consideration to prezoning in thi s area, so that it will be consistent with the size of th e lots as they currently exist . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . 21.Memorandum from Town Attorney, Preston Hill, reporting o n the Baker sewer problem at 16510 Harwood Road . 22.Treasurer's monthly report for May, 1980 . FENCE AT CAMINO Town Attorney, Preston Hill, reported on lawsuit pending r e DEL CERRO AND the removal of the fence at the corner of Camino del Cerr o LOS'GATOS-ALMADEN and Los Gatos-Almaden Road . Mr . Hill stated he has receive d ROAD a proposal for settlement, and the proposal is that the Town , using it's crew, move the fence back to straight line a s previously described and Town landscape the area that, then , will exist between the fence and the sidewalk . If the Tow n will enter into an agreement like this, Mr . Hobbs will consent to the entry of judgement that provides that the fence has t o be moved back . Mr . Hobbs spoke to Council and stated he i s in agreement . Mr . Siemens moved Attorney be instructed t o prepare necessary agreement . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimousl y carried . VERBAL Sandy Louthian, spoke to Council re the discontent that exist s COMMUNICATIONS in the community regarding the functioning of Town busines s and presented petitions signed by 165 taxpayers opposing an y change to Town Ordinance that woula take away the Manager's authority . Mr . J . D . Vanderlaan, 17380 Bruce Avenue, stated if anyon e deserved a wage increase, it is Park Superintendent, Rober t - Bryant . Mr . John Lochner, 150 Creffield Heights, spoke on the concern s of the public on the action taken by the majority of Council , in denying the department heads an increase . Mr . Lochner urged Council to reconsider . Police Officer, James Scaletta, representing the Police Officer's Association, spoke on the excellent job performed by the Polic e Chief and the Town Manager and questioned Council discontent . Mr . David McKay, 205 Bacigalupe Drive, extended an invitatio n to Council, Engineers and Police to go on a bike tour aroun d Los Gatos to see some of the hazards of bikers . The Tour will be held July 19 ; 1980 at 9 :00 a .m . Mr . Cutright, from audience, spoke in favor of Council's actio n in not approving department heads wage increases, statin g Council was elected and are the ones who must take care of th e economic interests of the Town . Also, speaking in favor o f Council's action were Frank Jones, Rex Burbank and Dom Salitto . Others speaking in opposition were Sue LaForge, Warren Bisbee , Art Snyder, Sam Yablonsky and Bob Hamilton . -3 34 5 July 7, 198 0 Los Gatos, Californi a NOISE ORDINANCE Attorney Preston Hill, stated the consultant hired for stud y of the Noise Ordinance is in audience and requested tha t Council take up this matter now, as Mr . Shelly,the Consultant , has another appointment . It was consensus of Council that the y would like a demonstration . Mrs . Rasmussen moved this b e continued to August 18, 1980, to allow for a possible fiel d trip . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried . BID AWARD CIVIC Mr . Warnick reported that engineers estimated cost for th e CENTER HANDI-proposed project was $33,000 and on June 26, 1980, only one bi d CAPPED ACCESS was received in the amount of $91,856 .79 from Atom Constructio n Co ., Inc . The architect and engineers feels the amount of th e bid for this work to be excessive . Tony Rizutto of Ato m Construction Co ., Inc ., spoke on expense of the project . Afte r further discussion, Mr . Siemens moved staff be directed t o revise the plans and specifications and present to Council fo r review and .readvertising . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimousl y carried . BONNIE LANE NO .Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-8 7 2 ANNEXATION entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAI N UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS BONNIE LANE NO . 2 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimousl y carried . BARRIER FOR BIKE Mrs .Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation and no t LANES ON LOS GATOS- direct staff to install a physical barrier to Los Gatos-Almade n ALMADEN ROAD AT Road west of Camino del Cerro . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . CAMINO DEL CERRO Unanimously carried . CERTIFICATE OF Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation an d ACCEPTANCE AND approve the Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completio n NOTICE OF on Tract 6423 .Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . COMPLETION #642 3 ITEM PRICING Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation and tak e no action at this time to adopt an item pricing ordinance . but , local stores should be encouraged to continue item pricing . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . PLANNING REPORT Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept the monthly Planning Repor t for the month of July . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimousl y carried . Mrs . Cannon moved Council confirm the appointments of Mr . Gary Schloh and Mr . John Burns to the Selection Committee . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon moved June payroll in the amount of $209,675 .88 and June warrant demands in the amount of $454,481 .58 b e approved . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon moved Council adopt Resolution No . 1980-8 8 entitled, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING BILL STEPHENS . Mrs . Rasmusse n seconded . Unanimously carried . Mayor declared a five minute recess . Meeting reconvened a t 9 :55 p .m . Mayor Ferrito stated this was . the time and place duly note d for continued public hearing to consider the appeal of Plannin g Commission's denial of a four lot subdivision on Westhill Drive . Mr . Matteoni, Attorney for the appellants,spoke on the loo p roads and asked if these would change the General Plan . After some discussion, Mr . Siemens moved the question re loop road s be referred to Planning Commission for study of General'Pla n and this be designated as high priority . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . The appeal re the subdivision wa s continued to September 2, 1980 . _4 - APPOINTMENT T O SELECTIO N COMMITTEE PAYROLL AN D WARRANT DEMAND S COMMENDATION - BILL STEPHENS RECES S APPEAL - 4-LO T SUBDIVISION (CAS). 346 July 7, 198 0 Los Gatos, Californi a APPEAL - TANNING Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly publishe d STUDIO - LYNDON for public hearing to consider Planning's Commission's denia l PLAZA of a use permit to operate a tanning studio in the Lyndo n Plaza . Richard Johnson, representing the applicant, state d the stuaio intended to follow all Federal regulations an d asked Council to grant the appeal . There was a question as t o whether minors were allowed in the studio . Mr . Johnson state d minors would be allowed if they have parental approval . Afte r further discussion, Mrs . Cannon moved hearing be closed . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . Albs . Cannon move d appeal be granted subject to conditions as set forth previousl y by Council in the appeal of a tanning studio at 477 N . Sant a Cruz Avenue, (except for parking requirements) and also add , no minors be allowed without parental approval .. Resolution No . 1980-89 be adopted, A RESOLUTION REVERSING A DECISION O F THE TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanim - ously carried . ZONE CHANGE -Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly publishe d FRANK PROPERTY for public hearing to consider a rehearing on zone change fro m 761 POLLARD ROAD R-1 :8,000 to RM :5-12, for property located at 761 Pollard Road . Attorney Quentin Smith, representing the applicants, spoke o n various .changes in the area and feels Council should rezon e this property as requested . Mr . Joe Valverde, 753 Pollard Road , spoke in favor of the rezoning . After further discussion, Mr . Ventur a .moved zoning be granted . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unan- imously carried . There being no one else in the audience wish - ing to speak on this issue, Mrs . Rasmussen moved public hearin g be closed . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon moved reading be waived for AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN O F LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONE CHANG E NO .FROM R-1 :8,000 to RM :5-12 . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . It was also noted a negative declaratio n was made on this project at the April 21, 1980 meeting . Mr . Ventura moved Ordinance be introduced . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried . APPEAL - BLUE As requested by the applicant,this matter was continued t o PARROT 37 N .July 21, 1980 . SANTA CRUZ AVENU E ANDERSON -As requested by applicant, this matter was continued to Jul y REZONING - POLLARD 21, 198 0 & QUITO ROAD S APPOINTTVNTS -Mayor Ferrito stated interviews with persons who had submitte d PARKING ADVISORY applications to serve on the Parking Advisory Commission ha d COMMISSION been held prior to meeting . The Mayor stated there are tw o vacancies and nominations are in order . Nominees were Lind a Barnett, Michael Kane, Carol Painter, Michael McFerran an d Charles Perotta . Ms . Carol Painter and Mr . Michael McFerran received the majority of votes and were appointed to th e Parking Advisory Commission . PARK COMMISSION Mayor Ferrito stated interviews with persons who had submitte d applications to serve on the Park Commission has been inter - viewea prior to the meeting and stated there are two vacancie s and nominations are in order . Nominees were Emma Vargo, Fran k Jelinch and Creaghe Gordon . Emma Vargo aria Frank Jelinc n received the majority of votes and were appointee to the Par K Commission . Mr . Ventura moved staff to prepare a resolutio n of appreciation to Creaghe Gordon for his service on the comm - ission . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . LIBRARY SOAttD Mayor Ferrito stated two applications had been received fo r the vacancy on the Library Board and nominations are now i n order . Nominees were John Smart and Carol Fish . Mr . John Smart received the majority of votes and was therefor e reappointed to the Library Board . - 5 - POLICE MATTER S CLOSING OF NORTH BOUND OFF-RAM P PARKIN G RESTRICTION - N ..SANTA CRU Z AVENU E COUNTY REFERRAL S MILLER GRADIN G VIOLATIONS CAPRI DRIv E CLOSIN G ISLAND CONSTRUCTION A T VILLA FELIC E CAMINO DEL .SO L LOS GATOS BOULEVAR D TRAFFIC BARRIERS 34 7 July 7, 198 0 Los Gatos, Californi a Mayor Ferrito stated this is the time to hear from the publi c on the closure of the north bound off-ramp . Speaking agains t the closure were John Panighetti, Postmaster of Los Gatos ; Vicki Powell, President of the Lexington Hills Association ; Nigra Cervenca, owner or a business in Los Gatos but lives i n Santa Cruz County ; Bob Hamilton ; warren Bisbee ; Sue LaForge ; Joe Valverde, stating Council should examine problems o f emergency services that need to be able to protect the hillsid e areas of the south west section of Los Gatos . Mr . Bisbe e spoke of people not being informed of issues on the agend a so they could speak before Council takes action . Police Chief , Johnson, spoke on his report to Council as why he recommende d the closure as did Mr . Warnick . After further discussion, Mr . Siemens moved this issue be continued to next meeting t o consider report from emergency services and staff direct Cal - trans of the town's decision . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanim - ously carried . Speaking on the issue of banning parking on N .Santa Cru z Avenue on saturdays and sundays were Mike Kane, Linda Barnet t Sam Yablonsky . Stating if there is no parking on N . Santa . Cruz Avenue then parkers will spill over into the residentia l areas . Police Chief Johnson spoke on the no parking durin g certain hours and Mr . Warnick spoke of the postcard surve y made to the businesses and the property owners . Sue LaForg e stated she had spoke to businesses and wondered if Counci l would consider the no parking ban on sundays for a beginning . After further discussion, Mr . Ventura moved for consensu s motion to ban parking on N . Santa Cruz Avenue on sundays only . Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . Mr . Ventur a stated the hours forthe no parking would be 2p .m . to 7p .m . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon move d on consensus motion to ask for an Environmental assessmen t for both saturday and sunday and then at a later date th e final decision can be made whether both saturday and sunday shoul d have the no parking from 2p .m . to 7p .m . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . Mr . Ventura moved this matter be brough t back to Council at their next meeting . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . Mayor Ferrito stated the rest of repor t re police problems will be discussed at the August 4, 198 0 meeting . Accept Planning recommendation of no comments . Mrs . Rasmussen requested staff to send Mr . Miller all info r - mation that Council nad received on this issue . Note and filed report and staff to keep Council advised . On .consensus motion, Mr . Ventura moved to accept staff recom - mendation but it is necessary to have an environmental asses - sment of this project therefore, it be continued to July 21 , 1980 . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation an d approve the concept of an interim median island for Wincheste r Boulevard at Villa Felice, and direct staff to seek approva l from Monte Sereno . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carrie d Attorney Wright, representing Mr .c Mrs . Moehlman, stated th e Moehlman's agree that alternate #3 as described by the engin - eers is acceptable . Mr . Ventura on consensus motion move d Council accept alternate #3 and approve Mr . Moehlman's reques t to modify the Council's previous decision by directin g construction of a cul-de-sac at National Avenue and retainin g existing turn restrictions at Camino del Sol and Los Gato s Boulevard with new island construction by Mr . Moehiman a s previously approved by the Planning Commission . This will b e brought back to Council at their July 2i, 1980 meeting for a n environmental assessment of this project . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . 348 July 7,198 u Los Gatos, Californi a WOODED VIEW Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No .1980-9 0 MUTUAL WATER entitled, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEE D SYSTEM,AND PAYMENT TO SAN JOSE WATER WORKS . (Authorize release o f the $7,000 cash payment to San Jose Water Works) approve a Quitclaim Deed given to San Jose Water Works, the Wate r System Easements in Tract 3907 . Authorize Mayor to sign th e Quitclaim on behalf of the town and authorize staff to releas e the Quitclaim Deed when San Jose Water Works accepts th e water system (by adopting a resolution). Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried . PLANNiNG DEPART-It was consensus of Council regarding-the additional studie s MENT WORA to be added to the Planning Commission Work Priorities tha t PRIORITIES they are interested-in a study of the Wedgewood Avenue are a ADDITIONS re the density as it relates to whatever transportation tha t might be available and have no interest in study of unio n Avenue . NOISE ORDINANCE This matter has been continued to August 18, 1980 and Attorne y Preston Hill is to contact Mr . Shelly, the consultant as t o his availability for a field trip with Council . PROJECT 22'/-SOS ivir . Siemens moved Council agree with staff recommendation an d STREET LIGH-iT grant the 38 additional working day extension, waive an y CONVERSION liquidated damages, and authorize the Town Clerk to pay C .V .E ., Inc . the $1,900 now being withheld from their contract pay - ment . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried . BIKE LANES ON This matter continued to July 21,1980. BLOSSOM 'HILL ROA D LARK AVENUE AT Mr . Siemens moved Council direct staff to urge the State t o HIGHWAY 17 make some interim improvements in signing and marking of th e intersection to make the stop requirements more obvious,. Mrs . Cannon 'seconded . unanimoulsy carried . SAVE SAN FRANCISCO Mr . Ventura moved Council adopt Resolution No .1980-91 BAY ASSOuIATION entitled, A RESOLUTION OPPOSING Sb 200 . Mr . Siemens seconded . Carried by vote of three ayes . Mrs . Cannon and Mrs . Rasmussen voting no . Mr . Siemens moved staff communicate with the California Traffi c Control Devices Committee and ask them to consider bicycle s and motorcycle type vehicles when they are establishing rule s re installation of rumble strips . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried . ATTENDANCE Discussion was held on the absenteeism of Mr . Slutman, membe r RECORD O le PLANNING of the Planning Commission . Mrs . Rasmussen stated accordin g COMMISSIONERS to her figures Mr . Slutman's absenteeism was highest, wit h Mr . Gaines second and Mr . Ventura, when he was Commissione r was third . Mr . Siemens stated he felt Mr . Slutman absenteeis m was quite high . Mr . Ventura moved that a letter be sent t o Mr . Slutman asking if he can effectively serve as a Commissioner , with all do respect and appreciation of his ten year s dedicated service to the Town . Many citizens are anxiou s to serve on the Commission and the Mayor should communicat e with Mr . Slutman personally to see whether its Mr . Slutman's business committments or what that is making him miss s o many meetings and if it will continue to do so in the future . Mr . Siemens seconded . Carried by three ayes . Mrs . Cannon an d Mrs . Rasmussen voting no . 34 9 July 7,1980 Los Gatos, Californi a `TOWN MANAGER Mayor Ferrite stated Council had received Town Manager Avery's R.ESIGNAIION resignation effective September j0,198U and asked Uounci l ) (lwnat is your pleasure ?)}Mr . Siemens moved Council accept th e resignation with regret . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimousl y carried . Manager to advise Council at the next meeting on options r e selection of a new Town Manager . ADJOURNMENT Mr . Siemens moved meeting be adjourned at 1 :40 a .m ., Tuesday , July 8, 1980 . Mr .Ventura seconded ._ Unanimously carried . ATTEST : Rose E . Alda g Town Clerk