M 03-18-02TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
March 18, 2002/Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos met in
the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:19 p.m., Monday, March 18,
2002, in joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Steven Blanton, Sandy Decker, Steve Glickman,
Joe Pirzynski, and Mayor/Chairman Randy Attaway.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION (XX.28)
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this
evening’s meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding Labor Negotiations.
Town Negotiator: Gary Rogers, Human Resources Manager. Title: Town Employees’
Association. There was no reportable action taken by Council.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (XX.12)
Ray Davis, resident, addressed the current plans and duties of the Planning Commission and
disagreed with the new policy regarding the hiring of a consultant.
Mayor Attaway announced that six applications had been received from Richard Aycock, James
Bacigalupi, Michael Burke, Reeta Stecklein, Joanne Talesfore and Morris Trevithick. Voting was
held and Michael Burke and Morris Trevithick were appointed to terms ending 1/31/06, and
Joanne Talesfore was appointed to term ending 1/31/04.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to accept and file informational
report regarding currently scheduled public hearings. Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT/MONTHLY REPORT
(02.31)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to accept and file informational item
regarding Planning Commission and Community Development Department monthly status report.
Carried unanimously.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/FEBRUARY-MARCH 2002 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council ratify the check
registers for the payroll of February 17, 2002 through March 2, 2002, paid on March 8, 2002 in
the amount of $524,359.03. Carried unanimously.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MARCH 2002 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council ratify the
accompanying check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on March 1, 2002, and March 6,
2002 in the amount of $2,407,442.97. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF MARCH 4, 2002 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council approve the Minutes of
March 4, 2002 Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried
unanimously.
AMICUS BRIEF/HARVEST CHURCH VS. CITY OF CONCORD (06.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council authorize the Town
Attorney to include the Town of Los Gatos as an amicus curiae in the case of Harvest Church vs.
City of Concord, First District Court of Appeal, action number A-096604, at no cost to the Town.
Carried unanimously.
MAIN STREET BRIDGE MURAL/CAROL HUBOI-WERRY/RESOLUTION 2002-26 (07.39)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
26 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH CAROL HUBOI-WERRY FOR
THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE MURAL PROJECT. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE/SALVATION ARMY/RESOLUTION 2002-27 (08.39)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
27 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION SERVICES
WITH THE SALAVATION ARMY. Carried unanimously.
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY (09.41)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Neighborhood
Traffic Calming Policy. Carried unanimously.
BLOSSOM HILL PARK/PARKING LOT/PROJECT 0212/RESOLUTION 2002-28 (10.24)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
28 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT 0212 BLOSSOM HILL PARK
PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION. Carried unanimously.
TOWN SERVICE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS/PROJECT 0206/RESOLUTION 2002-29 (12.24)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
29 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT 0206 TOWN SERVICE CENTER
IMPROVEMENTS. Carried unanimously.
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CHARLES STREET 25/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY/RESOLUTION 2002-30 (13.15&31)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-
30 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN APPEAL OF
A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW RESIDENCE WITHIN THE REQUIRED SETBACKS ON A
NONCONFORMING LOT AND TO HAVE THE REQUIRED PARKING WITHIN THE
REQUIRED SETBACKS ON PROPERTY ZONED R-1:8. Carried unanimously.
ALMENDRA AVENUE 227/OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL/ORDINANCE 2096 (14.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Ordinance 2096
entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FROM O:LHP TO R-1D:LHP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 ALMENDRA
AVENUE, which was introduced at the Council Meeting of March 4, 2002. Carried
unanimously.
TOWN PLAZA RENOVATION/PRJ 0107/RESOLUTIONS 2002-31&32 & 5RD&6RD (18.31&24)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that the Council/Agency adopt
Resolution 2002-31&5RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
ROBERT A. BOTHMAN FOR PROJECT 0107 TOWN PLAZA RECONSTRUCTION.
Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that the Council/Agency adopt
Resolution 2002-32&6RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DESIGN OF THE TOWN
PLAZA RENOVATION PROJECT. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council authorize a budget in
the amount of $1,639,934, including an increase in consultant fees (construction support services)
of $50,000 for the Town Plaza renovation project; authorize budget adjustment increasing Town
Plaza project appropriations by $130,667 and a corresponding increase in authorized
Redevelopment Agency loan proceed revenues of up to the corresponding amount; authorize
staff to execute future change orders to the construction contract as necessary up to an amount of
$63,606. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (XX.28)
General Plan:
Ray Davis, resident, noted that the Town was not following the General Plan. He asked for
consistency in implementing the adopted plan.
Drainage Problem:
Carolyn Dye, 15764 Kavin Lane, spoke of the drainage problem on her property, and of the
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neighbors who are draining their pool onto her property. Mayor Attaway asked that staff
investigate this situation.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS CONT.
Applicant for Community Services:
Karen Sepahmansour, 14090 Shannon Road, announced that she was applying for the
Community Services Commission.
Code Compliance in Northern Area of Town:
William Winter, 115 Calle Estoria, asked that the town attend to code violations at the far north
section of town. He noted that the low income housing on Parr does not have a full time
manager, and the landscaping is not kept up. He asked for the town inspectors to attend to the
road construction on Pollard Road more vigorously.
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDGEWOOD AVENUE 17899/RESIDENTIAL/APPEAL (19.15)
Mayor Attaway announced that this was the time and place so noted for public hearing to
consider a decision of the Planning Commission approving construction of a new single family
residence on property zoned R-1:8. Architecture & Site Approval S-99-21. Property Location:
17899 Wedgewood Avenue (Lot 2). Property Owner: Los Gatos Wedgewood Road, LLC.
Applicant: Stern & Champion Homebuilders. Appellant: Luis Hernandez and Don Cordero.
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Carla Dougher, 189 Wedgewood Avenue, also speaking for Don Cordero, spoke of the change in
conditions on Wedgewood. She noted increased growth, no street lights, and environmental
concerns. She believes that the new homes will not fit the neighborhood and bring too many
problems to this community.
Louis Hernandez, 180 Calle Marguerita, spoke against increased development, damage to trees,
the shared driveway, and lack of lot improvements.
Steve Stern, 19 Leroy Way, Portola Valley, of Stern & Champion, spoke in support of the project
and to the improvements to the water way. He read two letters from neighboring residents in
support of the project.
Bill Winter, 115 Calle Estoria, spoke of the strong impacts to this property, and the traffic safety
issues on Wedgewood.
Ray Davis, resident, spoke of the General Plan, and following the plan that was approved.
Mr. Hernandez, spoke of following the town regulations and asked that the project proceed with
one home to the lot.
No one else from the audience addressed this subject.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to uphold the Planning Commission’s
decision and deny the appeal. Carried unanimously.
STREET REPAIR/PROJECT 0217/ENGINEERING DESIGN/RESOLUTION 2002-33&7RD
(11.24)
Ray Davis, resident, spoke concerning pedestrian safety in light of additional traffic
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impacts, the use of painted traffic islands with glass beads, painted traffic light poles on
corners, and additional yield signs.
STREET REPAIR/PROJECT 0217/ENGINEERING DESIGN CONT.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that the Council/Agency adopt
Resolution 2002-33&7RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RUTH
& GOING INC. TO PERFORM DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE TOWN’S STREET DESIGN, REPAIR AND RESURFACING PROJECT 0217
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $264,271. Carried unanimously.
HICKS ROAD 17101& SHANNON ROAD 14045/GREENBRIER/ORDINANCE 2097 (15.15)
Ray Davis, resident, spoke of traffic impacts and the need for traffic mitigation safety measures
to be put in place on this road. He also addressed the need for a slope analysis on this property.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Ordinance 2097 entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE
EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM RC AND HR-5 PREZONE TO HR-5:PD FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17101 HICKS ROAD AND 14045 SHANNON ROAD, which
was introduced at the Council Meeting of March 4, 2002. Carried unanimously.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT (20.09)
Kevin Rohani, gave an overview and status of the ongoing two year, 2001/2002, Capital
Improvement Program.
Ray Davis, resident, asked again for a report on the status of theTV in the Council Chambers
project.
Louis Hernandez, 180 Calle Marguerita, spoke against accepting low bids, stating that low bids
do not necessarily identify a qualified contractor and that it is possible that an unqualified
contractor may cost the project far more than the original estimate.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that the Council/Agency accept the quarterly
status report on the Capital Improvement Program. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS (XX.28)
Mr. Glickman requested the support of the Council on the Elementary School District’s Parcel
Tax efforts. Council Consensus was to support the school district’s efforts.
Mr. Attaway noted the need of Council to practice together for the upcoming Bacci Ball
tournament.
He also noted that Council was invited to tour the NASA AMES Wind Tunnel. Dates, times and
schedules will be coordinated on both events.
MANAGER MATTERS (XX.28)
Mrs. Figone spoke of the Redevelopment Director’s efforts to reach out to the business
community and strengthen relationships with the town. April 29 th was suggested as a convenient
date for Council and Business Community to meet.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Attaway closed this evening’s meeting at 9:04 p.m.
ATTEST:Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
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