06 Minutes - Town Council Study SessionDRAFT
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
FEBRUARY 7, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Council Study Session
Date: 02/22/005
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6:00 PM
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town of Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:00 PM, February 7, 2005, in
a Study session.
6:01 PM
ROLL CALL
All Council Members were present.
6:02 PM
SANTA CLARA
Presentation of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
VALLEY
(VTA) Community Bus Service and consideration of
TRANSPORTATION
modifications to the Town's bus shelter policy.
AUTHORITY (VTA)
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(EXHIBIT A)
6:03 PM
VERBAL
Mr. Davis
COMMUNICATION
• Commented that the bus stop located at N. Santa Cruz Avenue and
Roberts Road is an unsafe location for a bus stop, and that there are
bus stops located every two blocks on N. Santa Cruz Avenue
between Highway 9 and Blossom Hill Road.
• Commented on eliminating the parking stall located next to the bus
stop for greater visual perception
• Commented on the access to bus stops along Route 27 from Saratoga
to Los Gatos on Highway 9.
6:07 PM
CLOSE VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
6:08 PM
PRESENTATION
Report made by Debra Figone.
6:10 PM
Presentation by:
• Michael R. Aro, Deputy Director, Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA).
• Matthew O. Tucker, Chief Operating Officer, Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA).
Town Council
Study Session
February 7, 2005
Los Gatos, California
6:20 PM
COUNCIL
• Commented on cost, graphics, and frequency of the service.
DICUSSION
• SobratoNTA (CUP) regarding community benefits will return to
Council.
• Commented on July 5th as a start date for the service, with light rail
starting July 25th
• Requested frequent headways at Sobrato connection to light rail.
• Potential for mitigation of San Jose Water Company's project and
the Town's street repairs on N. Santa Cruz Avenue.
• Possibility of sponsorship for Los Gatos businesses.
• Questioned if sponsorship would bring down fares or possibly create
a free shuttle service in Los Gatos.
• Council stated preference for a free shuttle service if feasible.
6:54 PM
STUDY SESSION
ADJOURNED
Submitted by:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk
Attest:
MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
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