16 Minutes - Parking Authority and Joint Redevelopment Agency
DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council/Redevelopment Meeting CALIFORNIA Date: April 19, 2004 TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY Item #: JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
16 APRIL 5, 2004/MINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 E:JI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I 7:21 TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment
Agency of the PM Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:21 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2004, in a joint regular session. ROLL CALL
IPresent: Sandy Decker, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike PM '. Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Glickman. Absent: None U[J PLEDGE OF The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge
of Allegiance. PM ALLEGIANCE 7:23 CLOSED SESSION Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed PM Session prior to this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) regarding Conference with Legal Counsel concerning Pending Litigation in the cases of George Garcia vs The Town of Los Gatos and Tony Gonzales vs. The Town of Los
Gatos. Council gave direction to Counsel. There was no reportable action taken. I I APPOINTMENTS II APPOINTMENTS I COMMUNITY Mayor Glickman announced that two applications had been
received SERVICES from Maggie Vondras and Barry Waitte for the two vacancies on the COMMISSION Community Services Commission. Voting was held and Ms Vondras and Mr. Waitte were appointed
to terms ending January 1, 2007. PARKS Mayor Glickman announced that four applications had been received COMMISSION from Dave Dockter, Graham Burrows, John Bourgeois and Richard Aycock
for the two vacancies on the Parks Commission. Voting was held and Mr. Burrows and Mr. Bourgeois were appointed to terms ending April 1, 2008. N:\CLK\A MARIAN'S FILE\Draft Minutes\4MM-04-05-04,wpd
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency April 5, 2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI· ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I I II APPOINTMENTS II APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED I RENT ADVISORY Mayor Glickman
announced that one application had been received COMMITTEE from Susan Fish for the one vacancy on the Rent Advisory Commission. Voting was held and Ms Fish was reappointed to term ending
I;;: II CONSENT ITEMS II CONSENT ITEMS I ITEM! Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council accept and file informational report regarding currently
scheduled SCHEDULE OF public hearings. (01.28) PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 2 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council ratify the check register for payroll ofFebruary
29, 2004 through March PAYROLL 13, 2004 paid On March 20, 2004 in the amount of $534,958.00. RATIFICATION FOR Carried unanimously. (02.V) MARCH ITEM 3 Motion by Mrs•.Decker, seconded
by Mr. Wasserman, that Council ACCOUNTS ratify the check register for accounts payable invoices paid on March PAYABLE 12,2004 and March 19,2004 in the amount of $312,422.49. Carried
RATIFICATION FOR unanimously. (03.V) MARCH ITEM 4 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2004-33 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF AGENDA FORMAT
LOS GATOS AMENDING TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA AND RULES FORMAT AND RULES. Carried unanimously. (04.12) Resolution 2004-33 ITEMS Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council
SILICON VALLEY adopt Resolution 2004-34 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF ANIMAL CONTROL LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENTAMONG THE PURCHASE OF SILICON VALLEY ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY
AND PROPERTY ITSMEMBERCITIES :REGARDINGPURCHASE OFTHOMAS ROAD PROPERTY. Carried unanimously. (05.36) Resolution 2004-34 DITEM6 . This Item was pulled to be discussed after the Public
Hearings. COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS N:ICLKlA MARIAN·S FILEIDrafl MinutesI4MM-1J4-1J5-1J4.wpU 2
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency AprilS, 2004 Los Gatos, California EJI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I CONSENT ITEMS II CONSENT ITEMS CONTINUED I ITEM 7 Motion by Mrs. Decker,
seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2004-36 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF NATIONAL ARBOR LOS GATOS PROCLAIMING NATIONAL ARBOR DAY DAY OBSERVANCE OBSERVANCE. Carried
unanimously. (07.33) Resolution 2004-36 D'ITEM8 This Item was pulled to be discussed after the Public Hearings. . 'TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS ITEM 9 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr.
Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2004-37 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF LOCAL STREETS LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO APPLY COUNTY ROADS FORGRANT FUNDS FROMSANTA CLARA
COUNTYLOCAL STREETS AND COUNTY ROADS (LS&CR) FUND PROGRAM. Resolution 2004-37 Carried unanimously. (09.23) ITEM 10 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt
Resolution 2004-38 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF LAND AND LIGHT LOS GATOS DESCRIBING IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENT DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR DISTRICTS 1 & 2 FISCAL
YEAR 2004-2005 TOWN OF LOS GATOS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS Resolution 2004-38 1 & 2. Carried unanimously. (10.26) ITEM 11 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman,
that Council adopt Resolution 2004-39 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF PROJECT 0349 LOS GATOS AWARDINGA CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN CURB, GUTTER & THE AMOUNT OF $184,925.00 WITH ,UR CONSTRUCTION,
SIDEWALK INC. FOR PROJECT 0349 -CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT REPAIRAND REPLACEMENT FORFISCAL YEAR2003-2004, and authorizing staff to issue change orders to the construction
contract Resolution 2004-39 up to an amount of $80,000. Carried unanimously. (11.24) ITEM 12-B Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Ordinance 2129 entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF 15047 LOS GATOS LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BOULEVARD EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM CH TO CH:PD AT 15047 LOS GATOS BOULEVARD, which was introduced
at the Ordinance 2129 Council meeting of March 15,2004. Carried unanimously. (l2B.15) N:ICLK\.o\ MARIAN'S F1LEIDr:llt MinutesI4MM·IJ4-05·04.wpd 3
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency April 5, 2004 Los Gatos, California EJI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I . CONSENT ITEMS II CONSENT ITEMS CONTINUED I ITEM 12-A Motion by Mrs. Decker,
seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2004-40 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF 15047 LOS GATOS LOS GATOS GRANTING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING BOULEVARD COMMISSION DENYINGA
ZONE CHANGE REOUEST OF A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FROMCH TO ,CH:PD TO PLANNED CONSTRUCT AN OFFICE BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SITE APPROVAL TO DEMOLISH A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE.
PLANNEDDEVELOPMENTAPPLICATION PDResolution 2004-40 04-2: ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION S-04-5: NEGATIVEDECLARATIONND-04-1: PROPERTYLOCATION 15047 LOS. GATOS BOULEVARD: ASSESSOR',S
PARCEL NUMBER 424-07-087:PROPERTY OWNER,. JOSCO PROPERTIES: APPLICANT:,IOHN LIEN. Carriedunanimously. (12A.15) I 7:26 Il REDEVELOPMENT II REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY I ITEM 13 Motion by Mrs.
Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that the Agency . ACCOUNTS ratify the check register for accounts payable invoices paid on March PAYABLE , 12, 2004 and March 19, 2004 in the amount
of $35,387.16. Carried RATIFICATION unanimously. (l3.V) COUNCIL/AGENCY " TOWN COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I ITEM 14-A Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that the
Town CouncillRedevelopment Agency approve the Minutes of the Joint MINUTES Regular Meeting ofMarch 15, 2004. Carried unanimously. (l4-A.V) MARCH 15, 2004 ITEM 14-B Motion by Mrs. Decker,
seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that the Town CouncillRedevelopment Agency approve the Minutes of the Joint MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 18, 2004 as submitted. Carried MARCH 18, 2004
unanimously. (l4-B.V) ITEM 15 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolutions 2004-41 & 2004-4RDentitled, RESOLUTION OF TDA THE TOWN COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF FUNDING TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGERlEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR Resolutions 2004-41 & TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 2004-4RD 3 FUNDING. Carried
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency April 5, 2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I I II COMMUNICATIONS II VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS I 7:30 SPEAKER Ray Davis
noted that he did not stand for the pledge of allegiance PM because he believes that he was unfairly arrested at the Civic Center for disturbing the peace. He addressed the Greenbrier
development in relation to the Hillside Plan. He also spoke of safe routes to schools for children and noted Los Gatos Boulevard and Shannon Road crossing. SPEAKER IChris Miller
representing the Pony League and Little League thanked Council for the recycle containers that have been placed in the parks. I I Chris Delaossa thanked Council
for holding a Town Meeting in the Rinconada Neighborhood and listening to their concerns. He asked that some of their priorities be considered in this year's budget. I II SPEAKER
I Isahel Guerra spoke of the Rinconada neighborhood and of traffic dramage problems and need for a sIdewalk along Wedgewood and the Country Club. ... 7:41 SPEAKER Janice
Reynolds spoke of traffic calming and services that the Town PM could offer her neighborhood on Wedgewood. She noted that the drainage ditch continues to present problems and she has
not seen a street sweeper in her area in over 20 years. I ;:: II SPEAKER IKen Reynolds also requested street improvements in his neighborliOod . and other Town services that the Town
Meeting had helped identify. I;:: II PUBLIC HEARING II PUBLIC HEARING I 7:45 ITEM 16 20 SOUTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUEIUSE PERMITiAPPEAL PM COLD STONE CREAMERY APPLICATION 20 S. SANTA CRUZ
Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place duly noticed for holding a public hearing to consider an appeal of a Planning COLD STONE Commission decision denying an application
to convert a portion of a CREAMERY former restaurant (Swenson's) to another restaurant use (Cold Stone Creamery) onpropertyzonedC-2. APN 510-45-075. Conditional Use Permit U-04-8. Property
Location: 20 S. Santa Cruz Ave. Property Owner: Park Row East Apartments, Ltd. ApplicantJAppellant: Catherine G. Asbun 01STAFF REPORT IBud Lortz, Community Development Director, spoke
of conditional uses and what is required to move forward on this proposal. N:\CLK\A MARIAN'S FILEIDraft Minutes\4MM-04-05-04.wpct 5
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency AprilS, 2004 Los Gatos, California ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM SPEAKERS FOR ITEM 16 HEARING CONT. 7:48 SPEAKER PM I II SPEAKER I II SPEAKER
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PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED THE FOLLOWING 12 SPEAKERS FROM THE AUDIENCE ADDRESSED 20 S. SANTA CR.UZ/COLD STONE CREAMERY Catherine Asbun, Applicant!Appellant, presented the benefits of her
proposal in this location. She spoke of customer service,superior product, and ice cream sold where ice cream has been sold for many years before. She discussed the blend of the old
time historic quality with the neW more modern business presentation, and also noted that she employs many local high school students who enjoy the public relations aspect of this service.
She brought up ambiance of an old town ice cream business located in the h.eart of the downtown and noted that she would not be carrying gelato and no more than vanilla yogurt.
She also discussed parking arrangements for employees. I Hammon.d., representing t.··he Chamber of Commerce, spo.ke in support of the project and explained that parking
would present a challenge no matter what business moved into that location. IAla.. n.. Caras SPOke...Of the prior sale of ice creamin the downtown and supported this application. , IJohn.
Fe.ece.' LyndonP.laz.. a BUildi.ng Owner, in s.uppo.rt. of Cold Stone and addressed some of the parking concerns. , .....'.,...".... . . . .. ; ICaleb Y1,
b·wner ofTCBY, spoke of the time he has been iIi T.own, and , reques,ted support for his business. He asked that Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision. , ITima Ne"",raU,
spoke of her yogurt business and the competition of s.tone. iffiPa.c.ting he... roP.,erations, and asked that Council lImit . franchises opening in Los ICaDleron
Sampson; Sampson; teenage employee of Col<l Stone, spoke of the upbeat atmosphere in WhiCh young people ca,n viSIt, socialize and have a nicely served dessert. ILaura Moore, owner of
ISLG, spoke of the mix of franchises and in downtown, that they all were necessary for the appropnate mIX of successful busmesses.
IGeorge Sampson spoke of the success of chain stores with a balanced mix of independents in the downtown. IChuck Novillo spoke in support of Cold Stone Creamery and free enterpnse. 6
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency April 5, 2004 Los Gatos, California PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED THE FOLLOWING SPEAKERS FROM THE AUDIENCE ADDRESSED 20 S. SANTA CRUZ/COLD STONE
CREAMERY IRay Davis spoke on the decision of the Planning Commission and asked why a representatIve from the Planning Commission was not . present to give the Commission's view and decision
on this matter. IKeith Piottel spoke i.n support of Cold Stone Creamery and the fairness issue regarding enough businesses for everyone. He believes that competition takes care of itself
in an open market. I II SPEAKER I II SPEAKER I TThffi 111= =======A=C=T=I=O=N=O=N=IT=E=M========J11 DSPEAKERSFOR ITEM 16 HEARING CONT. 8:28
SPEAKER PM Rosalie Feece, co-owner ofLyndon Plaza,.spoke of shopping where her needs are met, and that formula stores meet those needs with a consistent product. She noted that after
finding the needed items she spends time in adjacent novelty stores to purchase specialty items in the one-of-a-kind shops. [8:34l PUBLIC HEARING D IITEM16 MOTION 8:31
PM SPEAKER Catherine Ashun, Applicant!Appellant, closed her by reaffirming her desire to complement the downtown ambiance. Her bank and business associates understand
her radius of business and she reaffirmed that she is strictly an ice cream establishment. Mayor Glickman closed the public hearing. IMotion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker,
to grant the appeal: > (Motion opened for discussion) , , "; 8:35 COUNCIL PM COMMENTS ON MOTION ITEM 16 Council Comments on the Motion: * Planning Commission looks at the land
issues involved * Council reviews policy issues and this is a Council Policy issue * Council thanked the Commission for its thorough work on this item * This ice cream store is half
the size it was before * This store is a franchise that replaces the same type of franchise * A formula retail store must obtain a conditional use permit * Maintain a mix of formula
and specialty stores in the downtown * Make use of language that maintains balance * Businesses thrive within competitive atmosphere * Five similar ice cream, yogurt, and gelato stores
are not too many * Shoppers visit different stores to locate a variety of similar products * Request that the owner tie the business to the activities in the park and to the historic
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency E:JI ITEM II April 5, 2004 Los qatos,Califomia ACTION ON ITEM 8:35 ITEM 16 PM CONTINUED COUNCIL COMMENTS ON MOTION ITEM 16 FINDINGS PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED-COUNCIL COMMENTS ·20 S. SANTA CRUZ/COLD STONE CREAMERY * Franchise businesses are established offering corporate help and support to local small business men as they get started
on their oWn * The owner volunteered to only serve ice creams, no gelato and only one vanilla yogurt flavor. (Mrs. Decker requested that this offer be reflected in the record.) Mr. Wasserman
made the following findings: That the proposed use of the property is essential and desirable to the public convenience and welfare in that it is beneficial to the Town's economic vitality,
employs local residents and provides revenue to the Town; That the proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the zone in that the tenant improvements are an upgrade
ofthe unit, both the interior and exterior; That the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare. with this type of business; and That the proposed
. uses of the property are in harmony with the various elell).ents or objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code as the Town looks at economic vitality, the upgrades
of its struqtures and the maintenance of a balanced mix of businesses.; 8:56 PM STAFF RESPONSE TO COUNCIL ITEM 16 Bud Lortz, Community Development Director, spoke of applications and
requests for restaurants in the downtown. He noted that staff reviewed these requests and inquiries very carefully with the prospective applicants and during these discussions the applicants
hear the concerns and guidelines of Council that are used by staff. The Planning Department does a lot to inform any new inquirers about the policies for new restaurants in the downtown.
8:58 CALLED FOR THE PM QUESTION ITEM 16 COLDSTONE CREAMERY I IlRECESS N:ICLKIA MARIAN'S FILEIDrafl MinutesI4MM-04-05.()4.wpU Mayor Glickman called for the question. Motion by Mr.
Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to grant the appeal, and require the appli.cant to work with staff on exterior signage that incorporates elements of Los Gatos history and compatibility
with the downtown park. Carried unanimously. IMayor Glickman called a five minute recess. 8
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency April 5, 2004 Los Gatos, California EJI 9:05 ITEM 6 PM ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) SPEAKER ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS AND CDBGFUNDS Resolution 2004-35 9:10 ITEM 8 -PM SPEAKER TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS Resolution 2004-43 9:14 ITEM 17 PM SPEAKERS
YOUTH COMMISSION ESTABLISHED N:ICLKIA MARIAN'S FILEIDraft MinutesI4MM-04-1l5-1l4.wpd Lee Fagot, spoke of the many services provided by these grants and asked Council to keep the funding
at the level of prior years. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council refer allocation of the 2004-2005 General Fund Grants to the 2004-2005 Operating Budget and
that Council adopt Resolution 2004-35 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF LOS GATOS ALLOCATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005.
Carried unaniinously. (06.39) TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ray Davis asked that traffic safety issues be addressed for children and pedestrians
at cross walks and in areas where there may be a history of accidents. He requested additional electronic signage. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt
Resolution 2004-43 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF I': LOS GATOS CONCERNING FEDERAL AND/OR STATE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THROUGH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Carried unanimously. (08.41) YOUTH COMMISSION ESTABLISHED Chris Miller spoke in support of the Youth Commission formation and asked that its membership be inclusive, outreaching to home
schoolers, and those who don't readily come forward on their own to apply. He noted the committee report that has been written and the anticipation of developing the ideas and goals
that were developed. He stressed again using all avenues of outreach to contact eligible applicants for the commission. Lee Fagot requested that Council reach out and look for kids that
that would like to participate and could bring back ideas that could percolate through the schools and enfold others in the program. 9
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency April 5, 2004 Los Gatos, California EJI ITEM ACTION ON ITEM 9:14 rTEM17 PM YOUTH COMMISSION ESTABLISHED COUNCIL COMMENTS APPOINTMENT Resolution
2004-42 9:42 ITEM 18 PM DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DESIGNS COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM 18 GATEWAYS N:\CLK\A MARIAN'S FILE\DraI\ Minutes\4MM-II4-1l5-1l4.wpd YOUTH COMMISSION ESTABLISHED CONTINUED Council
Disscussion: * Have committee interview teens and bring forward committee's recommendation to Council for ratification. * Encourage Commissioners to attend State and National Youth Seminars
and Conferences to gain a greater perspective on the opportunities afforded to them. * Encourage teens to take more leadership roles in their community. * Have terms expire in March
instead of July and do all recruitment in March. *Have new Commissions take their seats in June and be ready for work in the fall * Outreach is a priority and the Town's website can
also be used Mayor Glickman asked Ms McNutt to serve with him on the subcominittee for the appointments to the commission and she accepted. Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Ms McNutt,
that Council adopt Resolution 2004-42 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF LOS . GATOS ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION. Carried unanimously. (17.12) DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DESIGNS Kevin Rohani,
Town Engineer, and Ron Fletcher, Gateway Design Consultant, two designs that were submitted by the Downtown Gateway Design Working Group. One was for the Wood
Road area as cats exit from Highway 17, and the other was at the cross roads of Santa Cruz Avenue and Los Gatos -Saratoga Road. Council Comments: * Council found .the designs to be simple,
elegant, restrained and not overpowering. * Council would like to implement the proposals but the budget does not allow for this now. * Council suggests community involvement, contributions,
and grants. * Council prefers to keep both projects together and not to shelve one while working on the other. * Council asks for a clear focus and work plan to start the projects through
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency April S, 2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I 01GATEWAYS II DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DESIGNS CONTINUED I 10:15 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS:
PM Ray Davis spoke of the removal of the traffic islands in the new ITEM 18 gateway proposal at Santa Cruz and Highway 9. GATEWAYS Chris Miller supported the designs and proposals of
the Downtown Gateway Design Working Group and asked that gateways be considered in other locations of Town such as a Blossom Hill location and also at University Avenue. Len Pacheco
shared thoughts from the Group Committee and spoke of Phase Two which would include the over-crossing on Main Street and smaller features extended throughout Town. He also spoke of volunteers
who would offer services to complete this project. 10:38 COUNCIL Council Consensus to proceed with the conclusions presented in the PM CONSENSUS staff report; with staff and Council
looking for donations, contributions, ITEM 18 grants and volunteers; and realizing the Town is in difficult economic GATEWAYS times but there is a need and desire to move forward on
the project which will begin in 2006. 10:39 ITEM 19 DISCUSSION ON COLON CANCER FREE ZONE PM COUNCIL Council discussed this subject and detennined that the Town of Los MATTERS Gatos could
proclaim that it was working toward or striving to become a colon cancer free zone along with the cities of Monte Sereno and Saratoga. That our web site and literature would educate
on the subject, encourage screening and offer consciousness raising materials. Staff to bring forth additional promotional information and suggestions for Council's consideration. L:JITEM
20 There were no issues to be discussed this evening under this item. PM MANAGER MATTERS IIADJOURNMENT IMayor Glickman adjourned this evening's meeting at 10:50 PM ATTEST:
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