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September 2, 198 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 :35 p .m ., in regular session .
ROLL CALL PRESENT : Mrs . Ruth Cannon, Mrs . MarLyn J . Rasmussen, Mr . Pete r
W . Siemens, Mr . Brent N . Ventura and Mayor Thoma s
J . Ferrito .
ABSENT :None .
PLEDGE O F
ALLEGIANCE Given by all in attendance .
MINUTES Mayor Ferrito stated on page 5 of the August 7th, 1980 minute s
under ANASTASIA'S ATHLETIC CLUB FUND RAISING PROJECT - i t
should reflect, "The Council never denied the selling of win e
at the Wine Festival, but that the Chamber of Commerce had with -
drawn their request for the sale of wine ." Mrs . Rasmussen move d
minutes of August 4th, 5th and 7th, 1980 be approved as amended .
Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
WRITTEN 1 . Letter from Gay Lynn Godfrey (also signed by five othe r
COMMUNICATIONS residents), Alpine Chalet, 20 Dittos Lane . Complaining o f
illegal aliens residing at the Chalet causing a great dea l
of disturbance . Ms . Godfrey, 20071 Old Santa Cruz Hwy ,
spoke on the complaint stating she had resided at the Chale t
until two days ago . She stated she had moved because o f
all the problems and she was afraid to stay on after sh e
had registered this complaint . Chief Johnson spoke o n
Police report submitted by Ms . Godfrey and stated she did no t
wish to press charges . Ms . Godfrey stated, she did not pres s
charges because she was afraid of what would happen to her .
She also spoke of building violations on the premises .
Building Official, Archie Watson, stated he was unaware o f
said violations . Mary Foster, 20071 Old Santa Cruz Hwy ,
also spoke on the unruliness of the tenants at 20 Ditto s
Lane . Ramona Hamm, 18 Dittos Lane, complained of dirt tha t
had been hauled in by the owner of Alpine Chalet . Afte r
further discussion, Mr . Ventura moved a letter be written t o
Immigration and Naturalization Department asking for an invest -
igation of the complaints, also have staff investigate a s
to other complaints or violations and report back to determine ,
if facts are there . If so, the Town could instigate a nui-
sance action . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
2.Letter from Carmel Sandeen, asking why no comfort station s
were provided at the new bus shelter at the Town Plaza .
Staff to write Ms . Sandeen that comfort stations are locate d
at the Lyndon Plaza shopping center across the street .
3.Letter from Wm . F . Fistner, Jr ., stating the prompt actio n
taken by Council and staff dealing with the traffic hazar d
caused by an improper fence at Camino del Cerro and Los Gatos -
Almaden Road is sincerely appreciated by residents of Lo s
Gatos Village Association .
4.Letter from Dr . Emil Hopner, 211 Prospect Avenue, thankin g
Council for having and supporting an excellent Police Department .
5.Letter from Tod M . Nissen, member of musician group, thankin g
Council for their time re a request to play music for loca l
people in the downtown area . (Later agenda item).
6.Letter from Sandy Louthian, Chairman of Los Gatos Cultura l
Resource Commission, stating the Commission recommends tha t
street musicians be allowed to preform on the streets an d
outlined regulations . (Later agenda item).
7.Letter from Edward D . Kellar, re rent control ordinanc e
receiving a name change, but terms and conditions are th e
same . Also stated a non-voluntary arbitration will creat e
havoc for the Town and help wrong tenant groups . He requeste d
a voluntary arbitration ordinance to help Senior Citizen s
only . (Later agenda item).
8.Letter from Stan Goodstein, 105 Forrest Ave ., opposing th e
proposed rental arbitration ordinance and feels Town shoul d
do further research on the consequences of such a proposal .
(Later agenda item).
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WHITTEN 9 . Letter from Virginia Stoddard, 139 Old Orchard Dr ., opposin gCOMMUNICATIONSany rent control measure in Los Gatos . (Later agenda item).(CONTINUED)10 . Letter from Bob Mitrovich, owner of 8 unit apartment in Lo s
Gatos, opposing rent control . (Later agenda item).
11.Letter from Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Institut e
of Architects, requesting Council to proclaim the week o f
September 20th through 26th, 1980 as "Architecture Week".
Mrs . Rasmussen moved staff be directed to prepare sai d
proclamation . Mrs . Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried .
12.Notice from Patrick T . Ferraro, Director of District #2 ,
Santa Clara Valley Water District, re the district supportin g
the recent passage of AB 1150 . This bill authorizes th e
Dept . of Water Resources to approve proposed project for th e
inclusion of cisterns in new and existing structures an d
requires the Dept . to adopt rules and regulations for admin -
istration of the programs . The system has been adopted i n
Scotts Valley and thought perhaps Los Gatos might want t o
consider such a program . Matter referred to Planning an d
Building Departments for review and report back to Council .13.Letter from Mrs . Marilyn Fanelli, 376 Blackwell Avenue, r e
lost and/or abandonment of unwanted dogs and cats and askin g
for help as to a solution to this problem . Staff instructe d
to send letter to Mrs . Fanelli informing her of Town's agreemen t
with County .
14.Report from W .B . Stephens, Manager of Pacific Gas & Electri c
Company re the posting of official notices for public hearing s
on utilities poles . Matter referred to Attorney Hays fo r
review and report back to Council . Planning Director t o
contract other cities and investigate their procedures .
15.Letter from Attorney Allen Saxe, re Das Appeal which is ite m
VIII-A on agenda, requesting a further 60 day continuance o f
said appeal, to allow sufficient time for completion of th e
general plan amendment process . Mrs . Cannon moved-request b e
granted and the hearing be continued to November 3, 1980 .Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
16.Letter and petition filed by Karen Ettinger, for a zone chang e
and prezoning of property on Bonnie Lane . Also, request fo r
moratorium on subdivisions until zone change is considered .Mr . Bowman stated, zoning change process will be heard at th e
next Council meeting . Discussion was held re lots in are a
which could be subdivided .
17.Letter from Sandy Louthian, Chairman of Cultural Resource s
Commission re Ms . Blotter requesting to use the Cultura l
Resources Commission non-profit status for purpose of receivin g
a grant through the Santa Clara Foundation so they could hav e
a poetry program for Los Gatos residents . It was consensu s
of Council to support request provided its a grant requeste d
by the Town and administered by the Town . Attorney Hays t o
contact Ms . Blotter .
18.Report from Robert Beyer, City Manager of Saratoga, on th e
action taken by the City of Saratoga re the West Valley Trans -
portation Corridor . Mr . Ventura moved Council set publi chearing for 7 :30 p .m ., Monday, September 22, 1980, to conside r
Route 85 West Valley Transportation Corridor Land Use . Mr .
Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
19.Letter from Jay & Vera Sandberg, 228 Camino del Cerro, inquirin g
of Council re the changes taking place in the Los Gatos Cit y
offices and also opposing the closing of Hwy 17 off-ramp .
20.Letter from Attorney Randall D . Reedy, re C .B . Hannegan's
Restaurant at 208 Bachman Avenue asking for an official Writte n
position to clarify what actually needs to be done so fina l
inspection can be made by Building -Officials . Council directe d
Attorney Hays to discuss this issue with staff and repor t
back to Council at the next meeting . Staff to write to Mr .Reedy .
21.Letter from City of Sacramento, stating they have adopted a-2 -
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WRITTEN 21 . resolution -regarding the Equal Rights Amendments and th e
COMMUNICATIONS selection of Atlanta Georgia as site for 1980 Congress o f
(CONTINUED)Cities and urging other California Cities to take som e
action . No action taken .
22.Letter from Harry Dishroom, Department of Housing & Urba n
Development, re Council's action of selecting a proposa l
for development of 115 elderly and family units and als o
placing of the issue on the November 4, 1980 ballot . (Later .
agenda item).
23.Report of Attorney, Walter Hays re Article 34 .(Late r
agenda item).
24.Letter from E . M . Schaffran & Co . requesting the cancellatio n
of Article 34 referendum re Villa Vasona . (Later agenda item).
25.Report from Jill Cody, Director of Community Programs, wit h
copy of opinion of the General Counsel of the State of Calif -
ornia Department of Housing and Community Development, whic h
was forwarded to the Attorney General in hopes of expeditin g
the Attorney General's response to the Town . (Later agend a
item).
26.Memo from Lela Austin, Chairperson of Community Services an d
Development Commission, recommending to rescind advisor y
vote regarding the assisted housing . (Later agenda item).
27.Letter from Derrick J . Clark, 16759 Frank Avenue complainin g
of recycling center not accepting tin and bi-metal cans an d
requests Council to instruct Community Services Departmen t
to take an active responsibility for the recycling center .
Manager William Avery, stated a joint meeting is being hel d
on September 24, 1980 with Green Valley Disposal re the audi t
on refuse collection and a report_ will be made at that time .
28.Claim for damages filed on behalf of Ralph Kapostins . Mrs .
Cannon moved claim be denied . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimousl y
carried .
29.Memo from Dale Hill, Vice-chairman of Planning Commission r e
land use along Route 85 Corridor . Hold for meeting of Sept -
ember 22, 1980 .
30.Revenue and expenditures reports for July,1980 from Office o f
Town Clerk .
31.Treasurer's monthly reports for June and July,1980 .
32.Mayor Ferrito referred to letter from Planning Commissione r
Al Slutman, re his attendance record and requesting this b e
discussed in an open public meeting and not in executive ses -
sion . Mrs . Cannon moved request be granted and this will b e
taken up at the September 15, 1980 meeting at 7 :00 p .m . Mrs .
Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried .
33.Mayor Ferrito referred to the notice from League of Californi a
Cities, re voting delegates for Los Gatos at the League Con -
ference . It was decided the Mayor would be the voting delegat e
and the Vice-Mayorwould be the alternate, but in the even t
one was absent, Mrs . Rasmussen would be a voting delegate ..
COUNCIL AND Councilman Siemens reported that he had attended the Sanitatio n
COMMITTEES District #4 meeting .
BID AWARD Mrs . Rasmussen moved to award the bid for compact sedan for us e
by the Community Services Agent to West Valley Dodge in the amoun t
of $6,366 .62 and approve a supplemental appropriation of $870 .00
from General Fund to cover the additional cost of the vehicle .
Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mr . Ventura moved to award the contract for Bicycle Lanes Facilities ,
Los Gatos Boulevard (Project 242-ss) to low bidder, William G .
Elomquist, Inc ., in the amount of $10,442 .00 and (1) authoriz e
the Mayor and Town Clerk to sign the standard construction contrac t
on behalf of the Town (2)Allocate $11,000 .00 of already appropriate d
Section 2107 Gas Tax Funds to cover construction costs an d
approximately 5% contingencies for the project . Mrs . Cannon seconded .
Unanimously carried .
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AGREEMEN T
WINCHESTE R
ASSOCIATE S
MORE AVENU E
& POLLARD ROA D
SIGNALIZATIO N
DRAINAGE BON D
51 UNIVERSIT Y
AVENUE
DRAINAGE
PROBLEM - 27 2
BELBLOSSOM
ANNEXATION -
NORTHEAST NO .
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Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-110 entitled ,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WINCHESTE R
ASSOCIATES .Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the Town .
Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-111 entitled ,
RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT AMONG COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ,
CITY OF CAMPBELL, AND TOWN OF LOS GATOS RELATING TO INSTALLATIO N
OF SIGNALIZATION EQUIPMENT AT MORE AVENUE AND POLLARD ROAD .
Authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the Town . Mr . Siemen s
seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation and releas e
the bond posted by the developers of 51 University Avenue . (Karnan
Associates). Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation and authoriz e
the Public Works Department to proceed with the work . (Estimat e
cost $700 .00). Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff report on the filing o f
"Northeast No . 19", annexation to LAFCO . Mr . Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried .
POLICE VEHICLES Mrs . Cannon moved Council approve specifications for 2 additiona l
& MOTERCYCLE Police patrol vehicles and 1 new motorcycle and authorize staf f
to call for bids . (Bid date set for 3 :30 p .m ., Wednesday, Octobe r
1, 198U). Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
CORP . YARD Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation and approv e
SUPPLEMENTAL supplemental appropriations for the Corporation Unit as follows :
APPROPRIATIONS Department Amount Account No .
Retirement $ 3,811 10-27-57 0
Insurance 3,475 10-29-572
Parks 26,548 10-09-50 0
Public Works Maintenance 41,254 10-43-50 0
Sanitary Sewer 4,837 27-XX-50 0
Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
COMMUNITY Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation and approv e
CENTER a supplemental appropriation of $190,000 to the Community Program s
SUPPLEMENTAL budget to fund the cost of the completion of the second floor o f
APPROPRIATIONS the Community Center . This cost to be fully reimbursed with HCD A
funds . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
ESTABLISHING Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-112 entitled ,
TAX RATE A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FIXING BOND SERVICE TAX RATES .
1980-81 (This is for the fiscal year 1980-81). Mr . Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried .
COMMENDATIONS Mrs . Cannon moved Council adopt Resolution No . 1980-113 entitled ,
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING PRESTON W . HILL . Mr : Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-114 entitled ,
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERT L . WARNICK . Mr . Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried .
MONTHLY Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept the monthly report from the Plan -
PLANNING REPORT ning Department . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
PAYROLL AND Mrs . Cannon moved supplemental payroll for the month of July, 198 0
WARRANT DEMANDS in the amount of $3,424 .66, the August payroll in the amount o f
$225,507 .97 and the August warrant demands in the amount of $248,490 .0 8
be approved . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
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AGREEMENT -
SENIOR NUTRITIO N
PROGRAM
DAS - PUBLI C
HEARIN G
ZONING AMENDMEN T
PUBLIC AN D
PRIVATE SCHOOL S
PROPOSED REN T
MEDIATION
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Mrs . Cannon moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-11 5
entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TH E
TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND SANTA CLARA COUNTY FOR SENIOR NUTRITIO N
PROGRAM FUNDING . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
Continued, as requested, to November 3rd, 1980 .
Mayor Ferrito stated this was the time and place duly publishe d
for public hearing to consider the creation of separate categorie s
for public and private schools and specifying procedures fo r
applications to approve such use permits . There being no on e
in the audience wishing to speak on this issue, Mrs . Rasmusse n
moved hearing be closed . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimousl y
carried . Mr . Ventura moved reading be waived for ORDINANCE O F
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE . Mrs .
Cannon seconded . Unanimously carried . Mrs . Cannon moved Ordinanc e
be introduced . Mr . Ventura seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mr . Ventura stated he would not participate . in this matter du e
to conflict of interest ruling from FPPC .
Jill Cody presented Council with report re mediation progra m
implementation alternatives, giving the estimated annual cos t
of the three different alternatives . Ms . Cody stated she ha d
been handling rent problems under the present mediation progra m
and felt it was a success to a point . Lela Austin, Chairperso n
for the Community Services & Development Commission, stated th e
Commission had some suggestions for funding and costs for a n
equitable solution . to the problem of mediation but never consid -
ered putting the issue on the ballot,and they request the Tow n
to consider other alternatives, such as, the Town underwritin g
the first year cost to get the program started . Discussion wa s
held on Attorney Hays' report re charging of a fee for th e
specific cost of enforcing a regulatory measure . Mary Dean ,
Director of the Santa Clara Valley Information and Referra l
Services, stated they are currently involved in handling tenant -
landlord services, up to mediation in some surrounding cities ,
with whom they have a contract . Mayor stated Mrs . Rasmusse n
and Mr . Siemens, as a sub-committee, had worked with Attorne y
Hays in establishing the proposed ordinance and guidelines . Mr .
Gordon Martin, stated the Renter's Association objected to th e
mediation and arbitration ordinance . Mr . E .C . Christenson, o f
the Tri-County Apartment Association, spoke on increase of rent s
and stated it is due to inflation and questioned if the Counci l
has the power to order landlords to arbitrate . Attorney Hay s
stated Council does have the power . Mr . Christenson stated ,
then if that's true, there is no need for the ordinance an d
the Tri-County Association opposes the ordinance as it is a
rent control ordinance . Mr . Christenson also spoke on th e
"Just cause eviction" of tenants . Further discussion was hel d
on the proposed ordinance . Mayor Ferrito stated Council woul d
review the proposed ordinance step by step and make any changes .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved to delete section 24 .30 .15, "Just caus e
eviction". Mrs . Cannon seconded . Motion died, Mayor Ferrit o
and Mr . Siemens voted no . Mrs . Rasmussen stated under sectio n
24 .20 .055 second line to read,C ° Manager who is trained t o
conciliate rental ...". Mr . Hays wished to amend sectio n
24 .20 .10 second line to read, "in an amount . which is unreason -
able, or decrease housing services in a manner which is unreason -
able to the renter". Mrs . Cannon moved to delete the arbitra -
tion section and leave in only voluntary mediation . Mrs . Rasmus -
sen seconded . Motion died, Mr . Siemens and Mayor Ferrito vote d
no . Mr . Siemens moved retroactive application date be set fo r
January 1, 1980 . Mayor Ferrito seconded . Motion died as Mrs .
Rasmussen and Mrs . Cannon voted no . Mrs . Rasmussen move d
retroactive date be set for July 1, 1980 . Mrs . Cannon seconded .
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PROPOSED REN T
MEDIATIO N
(CONTINUED )
RECESS
HOUSING
ASSISTANC E
COUNTY REFERRAL S
OCCUPANC Y
PREFERENC E
SYSTEM
NOISE ORDINANC E
FIELD TRI P
ZONING VIOLATIO N
BUS LOADIN G
ZONE S
BROADWAY
EXTENSIO N
ASSESSMEN T
DISTRICT
Unanimously carried . Mr . Siemens moved measure re levying o f
an additional business license tax on apartments to financ e
rental mediation program be withdrawn from the November 4t h
ballot and Clerk to advise the Registrar of Voters . Mrs .
Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried . It was consensu s
of Council that cost of arbitration be set not to excee d
$100 .00 and Attorney Hays be instructed to redraft the mediatio n
ordinance incorporating the suggested changes and also th e
guidelines .
The mediation program implementation alternatives were continue d
to meeting of September 15th, 1980 .
Mayor Ferrito declared a recess . Meeting reconvened at 11 :18 p .m .
Jill Cody spoke on letter received from Department of Housin g
and Urban Development, stating if referendum is placed on th e
ballot the HUD would not reserve the money to fund the project .
Mr . Javor, spoke to Council re referendum issue and presente d
report from Bion Gregory,Legislative Counsel of California ,
giving their opinion that an election is not required unde r
Article XXXIV . Mr . Schaffran, spoke to Council and requeste d
Council to withdraw referendum from the November ballot, as i t
is not legally required and would endanger the project bein g
financed by HUD . Art Snyder, from audience, stated he though t
people should have the right to vote on this issue . Afte r
further discussion and comments from the audience, Mr . Ventur a
moved the measure re federally subsidized housing be remove d
from the November 4th ballot . Mr . Siemens seconded . Motion
carried by vote of three ayes . Mrs . Cannon and Mrs .Rasmusse n
voting no .
Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff report on comity referral s
as follows :
1234-33-39-80GV-80GA Cothran Rd .
violation No comment
Bean Grading
1247-35-49-80B-8OG Wagner Rd .
family dwelling and grading permit
Van Cot t
No comment
Single
Mrs . Rasmussen seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved Council approve the Section S occupanc y
preference system and authorize . its forwarding to Jack Sheehan ,
Inc . and E .M . Schaffran & Co . for its implementation . Mr .
Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
It was consensus of Council that 3 :30 p .m ., Monday, Septembe r
8th, 1980, be set for a field trip on Noise Ordinance . Al l
interested parties should meet in the Civic Center parking lot .
Council accepted the report on zoning violation at Kennedy Roa d
and Top of Hill Road and thanked staff for investigating th e
problem .
Mr . Siemens moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-116 entitled ,
BUS LOADING ZONE - SOUTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE . Mr . Ventura seconded .
Unanimously carried ..
The matter of establishing bus parking zone on the west sid e
of Miles Avenue adjacent to Service Center was deferred to nex t
meeting . Staff to study the request further .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-117
entitled, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDING S
PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FO R
THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION ON IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PROCE -
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BROADWA Y
EXTENSIO N
ASSESSMEN T
DISTRIC T
(CONTINUED )
GOALS AN D
OBJECTIVES
RESIDENTIA L
TRAFFI C
SIGNIN G
STREET MUSICIAN S
LEGAL SERVICE S
AGREEMEN T
INSURANC E
COVERAGE FO R
RETIREE'S
STAFFIN G
ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE
LOS GATO S
BOULEVARD BIK E
LANES
TRAFFIC REPOR T
ROBERTS ROAD A T
BLOSSOM HILL ROA D
NOVITIATE PAR K
SITE - NAME
CHANGE
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EDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE O F
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimousl y
carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-11 8
entitled, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER OF WORK IN CONNECTIO N
WITH BROADWAY EXTENSION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT . Mr . Siemen s
seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-11 9
entitled, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ATTORNEYS . Mr . Siemen s
seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-12 0
entitled, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUC T
IMPROVEMENTS . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
This matter will be held until the next meeting and asked Polic e
to supply some numbers as to actually what the statistics wer e
for the various categories last year, so they can make a comparison .
It was consensus of Council to accept the report .
It was consensus of Council that no further action be take n
on this issue and staff be directed to write letters informin g
Cultural Resources Commission and Mr . Nissen of reasons fo r
Council's decision .
Mr . Ventura moved for adoption of Resolution No . 1980-12 1
entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH WALTER V . HAYS
OF HERRICK, LUNDGREN, HAYS, SHAFFER & LANCEFIELD, A LEGA L
ASSOCIATION . Mr . Siemens seconded . Carried by vote of fou r
ayes . Mrs . Rasmussen voting no .
Mr . Ventura moved Council accept staff recommendation and den y
the request for insurance coverage for retirees . Mrs . Rasmusse n
seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved Council accept staff report on survey o f
other communities re Attorney staffing and accept Hughs, Heis s
and Associates proposal to perform study re attorney staffin g
for cost of $3,700 . Mr . Siemens seconded . Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Rasmussen moved to accept report concerning bike lane s
striping through "right turn only" lanes, approve the revise d
striping plan and adopt Resolution No . 1980-122 entitled ,
PARKING RESTRICTION LOS GATOS BOULEVARD . Mr . Siemens seconded .
Unanimously carried .
Mrs . Cannon moved Council accept staff recommendation an d
increase the cross walk striping from 12 inches to 24 inche s
wide, continue to monitor the operation characteristics of th e
intersection and send letter to Ms . Lester informing her o f
Council's action and thank her for her concern . Mrs . Rasmusse n
seconded . Unanimously carried .
No action taken .
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LOS GATOS Robert Bryant, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry, spoke t o
STREAMSIDE PARK Council on the proposed bike path, stating he had receive d
BIKE PATH information from Caltrans that funding for the proposed' projec t
in Los Gatos, as well as other projects throughout the Stat e
have been withheld . Mr . Bryant recommends that Council wai t
until a final determination has been made on funding prior t o
going ahead with a public hearing . Council tabled this matter .
Council authorized staff to write Mr . Javor and Mr . Hayde n
thanking them for their time and effort re Article XXXIV .
PROPOSED YOUTH Mr . Ventura moved that a Youth Advisory Commission be established .
ADVISORY A resolution be drafted establishing such a commission an d
COMMISSION letters be sent to the schools inviting applicants . Mr . Siemen s
seconded . Unanimously carried .
SUMMER CONCERTS Mrs . Cannon moved Council commend Cultural Resources Commissio n
re their summer concerts in the park . Mr . Ventura seconded .
Unanimously carried .
ADJOUi-N Mrs . kasmussen moved meeting be adjourned at 1 :15 a .m ., Wednes -
day, September 3, 1980, to 3 :30 p .m . September 8, 1980 for th e
purpose of conducting a field trip, re Noise Ordinance .
ATTEST :