5 - Town Manger Powers and Duties during Economic Adversity

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.~owN o,~ MEETING DATE: 4-5-2010 _ ITEM NO: ~ ,.,,,4<< SOS °ca~°~ COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: March 31, 2010 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: MICHAEL D, MARTELLO, INTERIM TOWN ATTORN SUBJECT: .ADOPT A TEMPORARY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.30.295(1) OF THE LOS GATOS TOWN CODE REGARDING THE GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TOWN MANAGER GRANTING ENFORCEMENT FLEXIBILITY DURING RECOGNIZED PERIODS OF NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL ECONOMIC ADVERSITY. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a temporary~ordinance amending section 2.30.295(1) of the Los Gatos Town Code regarding the general- powers and duties of the Town Manager granting enforcement flexibility during recognized periods of national, regional, and local economic adversity. DISCUSSION: On September 8, 2009, the Town Council approved a temporary ordinance amendment to Section 29.30.295(1) regarding the general :powers and duties of the Town Manager as they relate to the enforcement of the Town Code. The temporary ordinance allowed for flexible enforcement of marketing and general operating technidues that were otherwise restricted and/or prohibited including: 1) outdoor display of goods; 2) amplification of music; and 3) signage, The temporary ordinance expires on April 8, 2010. On March 15, 2010, Council introduced an ordinance that would extend the temporary ordinance nine months to mirror the duration of the Economic Vitality and Visitor's Bureau work plan for.2010. Adoption of the attached ordinance finalizes that decision. The extension to the temporary ordinance would become effective 30 days thereafter. Attachment: Ordinance introduced March 15, 2010. PREPARED BY: MICHAEL D. MARTELLO, INTERIM TOWN ATTORNEY N:\ATY\Resos & Ords\Ordinances\Ordinance Extension 2.30.295.doc Reviewed by: ~ Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Clerk Administrator Finance Community Development