15 Addendum - San Jose Water Company ProjectsMEETING DATE: 2/22/05
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ADDENDUM
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2005
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER j
SUBJECT: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON OPTIONS FOR SCHEDULING
TOWN PAVING AND SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY PROJECTS ON N.
SANTA CRUZ AVENUE
DISCUSSION:
Attached is a copy of letter from the Chamber of Commerce which was received today.
Attachment: February 18, 2005 letter from the Chamber of Commerce
Distribution: Rich Pardini, San Jose Water Company
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PREPARED BY: PAMELA S. JACOBS
Assistant Town Manager
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Finance Community Development Revised: 2/18/05 5:04 pm
Reformatted: 5/30/02
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TOWN OF
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CHAMBER Of COMMERCE
February 18, 2005
349 N. Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Ph 408354.9300 To the members of the Los Gatos Town Council
Fax 408,399.1594
www.losgatosweb.com The Board of Directors of the Town of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce re-
viewed the five (5) options that will be presented to the Council on Monday,
Board of Directors
February 22, for the scheduling of the Town's paving project and the San Jose
Dan Doore- President
Water Company project for N. Santa Cruz Avenue. The Chamber is well aware
Bay Area Pain Center
of the impact of any work which would involve the closure of the main artery
Phil Johnson-Immediate Past
President
through the downtown area to all but pedestrian traffic. Of course, the impact
Infogain
to the businesses is a major concern to the Chamber as is the impact to the en-
Torn Beedon
tire community, With that in mind the Board has voted to take the followin
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Toll House Hotel
Bob Bortfeld
position in the name of the Chamber of Commerce and wishes to have its opin-
Vintages
Susan Combs-Bauer
ion taken into consideration when the Council makes its decision.
Bauer Combs & Associates
Suzanne Detrick
Between the Lines / Discovery
The Board looked at each of the options presented in the Staff Report dated
Maps
Brenda Hammond
February 17, 2005, and applauds the Staff for its diligence asking for and seri-
Synchronicity
Shirley Henderson
ously considering public input as well as looking at not only the project, but at
Antiquarium
the larger picture. Each of the options presented have valid arguments, and pro-
D. Micahel Kane
The Kane Group
ponents, for and against. Some options address the short term picture and other
Kevin Kelly
Charles Schwab
options do consider the future implications. The Chamber feels that it must
Janice McCabe
consider the impact of the proposed work to the community as a whole, now
Janice McCabe tntertors
Scott Plautz
and in the future. This includes the current business environment, fiscal respon-
The Learning Game
Keith Plottel
sibility and the future. With that in mind, the majority of Board members voted
LMGW Certified Accountants
Patti Rice
to support Option 2 which proposes to do the San Jose Water Project and Town
The Spa-Los Gatos
Street Project in the summer of 2005.
William Seligmann
Law Offices of
William Seligmann
Pam Snow den-Abella
Although we have chosen to support Option 2, we want the Council to be aware
Heritage Bank of Commerce
of our concerns and ask that you seriously consider our suggestions. The
Greg Stowers
Stowers Associates Architects
Chamber has valid questions regarding contingency plans as well as whether or
Marie Tallman
Opera House Banquet Facility
not the bond which will pay for the paving project can be extended. If the bond
can be extended, there could be more support for conducting more detailed
analysis and contingency plans which would allow for the projects (both) to
president's Circle
take place at a later date.
Platinum Sponsor
Community Hospital
of Los Gatos
The Chamber strongly recommends increased communication and coordination
Gold Sponsor
of efforts for Option 2 to have the least impact possible on the business commu-
The spa-Los Gatos
nity- We also would like to see the projects "piggy-backed" to the fullest extent
possible to try to shorten the length of time that N. Santa Cruz would be closed
The Los Gatos Chamber of
to vehicle traffic. Additionally, the Chamber feels it is necessary that substan-
Commerce
Speaking for Business
tial funds be allocated for marketing efforts. Increased marketing is imperative
Listening to the Community
and the dollars should be available. A strong marketing campaign is vital to the
survival of our business community and, therefore, to our community as a
whole.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
349 N. Santa Cr- Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Ph 408.354.9300
Fax 408.399.1 S94
www.losgatosweb.com
Board of Directors
Dan Doore- President
Bay Area Pain Center
Phil Johnson-Immediate Past
President
Infogain
Torn Beedon
Toll House Hotel
Bob Bortfeld
Vintages
Susan Combs-Bauer
BauerCombs & Assnciates
Suzanne Detrick
Between the Lines / Discovery
Maps
Brenda Hammond
Synchronicity
Shirley Henderson
Antiquarium
D. Micahel Kane
The Kane Group
Kevin Kelly
Charles Schwab
Janice McCabe
Janice McCabe Irteriors
Scott Plautz
The Learning Game
Keith Plottel
LMGW Certified Accountants
Patti Rice
The Spa-Los Gatos
William Seligmann
Law Offices of
William R. Seligmann
Pam Snowden-Abella
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Greg Stowers
Stowers Associates Architects
Marie Tallman
Opera House Banquet Facility
President's Circle
Platinum Sponsor
Community Hospital
of Los Gatos
Gold Sponsor
The Spa-Los Gatos
The Los Gatos Chamber of
Commerce
Speaking for Business
Listening to the Community
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February 18, 2005
To the members of the Los Gatos Town Council
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Also, we would like to see that our previous suggestions made regarding park-
ing (permit parking, use of bank parking lots by wider audience, loosening of
parking restrictions and a comprehensive shuttle system) be in place and imple-
mented in time to be in effect during the construction period.
The Chamber represents the business community in Los Gatos and realizes that
this issue goes beyond the businesses and involves Los Gatos as a whole. A
strong business environment is critical to the community in its entirety. With
that in mind, the Board supports the Town's efforts and will be a proactive par-
ticipant throughout the process and project.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Doore, President
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce