M 04-01-02TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
April 1, 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 7:13 p.m., Monday, April 1,
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 not met in Closed Session this evening.
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS/APPOINTMENT (00.12)
Mayor Attaway announced that no applications had been received for the one opening
on the Architectural Standards Committee. This vacancy will be readvertised.
ARTS COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT (00.12)
Mayor Attaway announced that one application had been received from Carla Dougher
for the one opening on the Arts Commission. Voting was held and Ms Dougher was
appointed to term ending 07/01/04.
BOARD OF APPEALS/APPOINTMENTS (00.12)
Mayor Attaway announced that two applications had been received from Tom Dodge
and Tom Kane for the five vacancies on the Board of Appeals. Voting was held and Mr.
Dodge and Mr. Kane were appointed to terms expiring 01/01/04.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS (00.12)
Mayor Attaway announced that three applications had been received from Rita Givens,
Erin Green and Karen Sepahmansour for the two vacancies on the Community Services
Commission. Voting was held and Ms Green and Ms Sepahmansour were appointed to
terms expiring 01/01/02 & 03.
PERSONNEL BOARD/APPOINTMENT (00.12)
Mayor Attaway announced that one application had been received from Erin Green for
the two vacancies on the Personnel Board. Ms Green was not present for the interview
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and the vacancy will be readvertised.
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RENT ADVISORY COMMISSION/APPOINTMENT (00.12)
Mayor Attaway announced that no applications had been received for the two vacancies
on the Rent Advisory Commission. These vacancies will be readvertised.
KEEP LOS GATOS BEAUTIFUL/PRESENTATION (00.28)
Mayor Attaway presented a Proclamation from the Town to the Los Gatos Beautification
Committee representatives, Mr. and Mrs. Graham Burrows; Community Services Commission
Chair, Annette Nystrom; and Parks Commission Chair, Robert Rice; thanking these
representatives and committees for their work in beautifying Los Gatos. The representatives
were present to receive the Proclamation.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to accept and file informational report
regarding currently scheduled public hearings. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (02.28)
Informational item presenting future Town Meetings for Council and other Town Boards and
Commissions was received and filed.
TREASURER’S REPORT (03.02)
Informational reports submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the month ended February
28, 2002 was received and filed.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/MARCH 2002 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council ratify the check registers for
the payroll of March 3, 2002 through March 16, 2002, paid on March 22, 2002 in the amount of
$506,295.40. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MARCH 2002 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on March 15, 2002 in the amount of $113,686.56.
Carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE/FOR YEAR 2001-2002/AMENDED (07.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to amend Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Town
Council Meeting Schedule indicating location of April 27 th Study Session, setting April 29th Study
Session, setting 6:00pm start time for May 6 th meeting and canceling August meetings. Carried
unanimously.
SHANNON ROAD #23/ANNEXATION/RESOLUTION 2001-109/CORRECTED (08.14)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council accept revised Resolution
2001-109. Carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/RESOLUTION 2002-35 (09.39)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-35
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ALLOCATING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003. Carried unanimously.
WEST VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT/RESOLUTION 2002-36 (10.40)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-36
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE WEST
VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO APPLY
FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT FUNDS. Carried unanimously.
STREET REPAIR & RESURFACING/FY 01-02/PROJECT 0106/RESOLUTION 2002-37 (11.25)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-37
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STREET REPAIR AND RESURFACING
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, and authorizing an increase in consultant fees for
construction management and engineering services in the amount of $50,000 for the street repairs
and resurfacing project. Carried unanimously.
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 1&2/RESOLUTION 2002-38
(12.26)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-38
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DESCRIBING
IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICTS 1&2. Carried unanimously.
TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL/FY 0102/PROJECT 0226/RESOLUTION 2002-39 (13.25)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-39
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH DAVEY TREE AND LAWN COMPANY FOR
PROJECT 0226, TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,613.00
AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AND STAFF TO
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT UP TO AN AMOUNT OF $4,000.
Carried unanimously.
STREET REPAIR & RESURFACING/PROJECT 0106/RESOLUTION 2002-41 & 8RD (15.25)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-41 &
8RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET REPAIR AND
RESURFACING PROJECT 0106 FOR THE YEAR 2001-2002 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $98,030. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (XX.28)
Broken Cable Box:
Carla Dougher, 189 Wedgewood, spoke of a broken cable box in her neighborhood. She asked
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that Council help with contacting the cable company to have the box repaired.
General Comments:
Ray Davis, resident, spoke of being monitored by police during the Planning Commission
Meeting, and asked for the Attorney’s removal.
Customer Service:
Louis Hernandez, 180 Calle Margarita, noted that he is a member of our community and would
like polite attention given to him by the staff. He would appreciate having his point of view
addressed and answered politely.
MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2002 (06.V)
Ray Davis, resident, spoke of Brown Act Violations. He addressed the fact that when the citizens
speak the Council must listen. He would like that directive followed, understood, or see some
resignations. He spoke again of the General Plan not being followed using the Sobrato project as
an example. He asked for his comments to appear in more detail in the minutes.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to include Mr. Davis’ comments concerning
the General Plan if it was made perfectly clear that the General Plan Committee recommended
approval of the project in question. Motion failed by 2 ayes. Mrs. Decker, Mr. Pirzynski and Mr.
Attaway voted no.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council approve the Minutes of March
18, 2002 Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting be approved as submitted. Carried
unanimously.
WEDGEWOOD AVENUE 17899/RESIDENTIAL/RESOLUTION 2002-42 (14.15)
Mayor Attaway announced that this was the time and place so noted to consider adopting
resolution confirming Council action on March 18, 2002.
Speakers:
Louis Hernandez, 180 Calle Margarita, spoke against the large project on Wedgewood and
would like to see a smaller home designed. He asked Council for a reconsideration due to his
issues not being completely heard.
Ray Davis, resident, expressed his concerns for the public to be heard and listened to. He does
not believe his opinions and concerns are being properly addressed.
Carla Dougher, 189 Wedgewood, she asked for more concern to be expressed by the staff
towards applicants and appellants in order to help community members understand the process.
She also requested reconsideration of this project.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Blanton, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-42
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING APPEAL OF A
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON PROPERTY ZONED R-1:8 WITH
CONDITIONS. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS (00.28)
Mr. Glickman suggested that staff review the possibilities of reinstituting a Youth Commission in
Town. Town Manager Figone noted that staff would review this issue and return with a report.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Attaway closed this evening’s meeting at 7:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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