M 06-16-03TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 16, 2003/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 7:03 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2003, in
joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski,
Mike Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Sandy Decker.
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 pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding Real Property Negotiation to discuss property in the
Southeast portion of Vasona Park. Town of Los Gatos discussed price and terms of payment.
Direction was given by Council. No final action was taken.
ARTS COMMISSION/APPOINTMENTS/HAMILTON/HOPKINS/HUBER/MACLEAN (00.12)
Mayor Decker announced that four applications had been received from Marianne Hamilton,
Valerie Hopkins, Nicki Huber and Jules Maclean for the four openings on the Arts Commission.
Voting was held and Ms Hamilton, Ms Hopkins, Ms Huber and Ms Maclean were appointed to three
terms ending 07/01/06 and one term ending 07/01/04.
ART SELECTION PANEL/APPOINTMENT/SOL CARSON (00.12)
Mayor Decker announced that one application had been received from Sol Carson for two openings
on the Art Selection Panel. Voting was held and Mr. Carson was reappointed to the Art Selection
Panel for a term ending 07/01/05.
COUNCIL ON AGING/APPOINTMENT/BETTY JONES (00.12)
Mayor Decker announced that two applications had been received from Betty Jones and David Yick
for the one vacancy on the Council on Aging. Voting was held and Ms Jones was appointed to term
ending 07/01/06.
LIBRARY BOARD/APPOINTMENTS/KATHY CUSICK/KARL PEARSON (00.12)
Mayor Decker announced that three applications had been received from Kathy Cusick, Nicki
Huber and Karl Pearson for the two openings on the Library Board. Voting was held and Ms
Cusick and Mr. Pearson were appointed to terms ending 07/01/06.
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PERSONNEL BOARD/APPOINTMENT (00.12)
Mayor Decker announced that no applications had been received for the one vacancy on the
Personnel Board. This opening will be re-advertised.
BUSINESS COMMENDATION/C.B. HANNEGAN’S (00.28)
Council Member Pirzynski presented Town Commendation to Mr. John Hannigan of C.B.
Hannegan’s and spoke of the years this business has served our community. Mr. Hannigan was
present to receive the commendation and express his appreciation and his continued commitment to
our Town from himself and his partner, Chris Benson.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.28)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept and file informational
report regarding currently scheduled public hearings. Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (02.38)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept and file informational
report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department completed by May 31, 2003.
Carried unanimously.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/MAY 2003 (03.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council ratify the check register for the
payroll of May 11, 2003 through May 24, 2003 paid on May 30, 2003 in the amount of
$577,776.28. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MAY-JUNE 2003 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council ratify the accompanying check
registers for accounts payable invoices paid on May 30, 2003 and June 6, 2003 in the amount of
$337,315.90. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2003 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council approve the Minutes of June 2,
2003, Regular Joint Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried
unanimously.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT/WEST VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT/FEES (06.40)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council approve the 2003-2004 Storm
Water management Budget, and authorize the West Valley Sanitation District to collect program
related fees on behalf of the Town. Carried unanimously.
TOWN INVESTMENT POLICY/JUNE 24, 2002/RESOLUTION 2003-72 (07.09)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-72
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING INVESTMENT
POLICY DATED JUNE 24, 2002. Carried unanimously.
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ELECTION POLLING PLACES AT TOWN FACILITIES/RESOLUTION 2003-73 (08.03)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-73
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GIVING THE REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS OFFICE FIRST PRIORITY FOR THE USE OF AVAILABLE TOWN
FACILITIES AS POLLING PLACES. Carried unanimously.
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN/FY 2003-2004/RESOLUTION 2003-75 (10.29)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-75
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. Carried
unanimously.
AFSCME LOCAL 101/MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/RESOLUTION 2003-76 (11.29)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-76
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND
AFSCME LOCAL 101 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. Carried unanimously.
VOLUNTARY FURLOUGH/TOWN’S BARGAINING UNITS/RESOLUTION 2003-77 (12.29)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-77
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLIHING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2003-2004 VOLUNTARY FURLOUGH PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SIDE-LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN’S
BARGAINING UNITS ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION/FY 2003-2004/RESOLUTION 2003-78 (13.29)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-78
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE
TEMPORARY HOURLY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004.
Carried unanimously.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION/AB 939/RESOLUTION 2003-79 (14.40)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-79
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR COUNTYWIDE AB939
IMPLEMENTATION FEE AND THE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM FOR FY 2004 THROUGH 2006.
Carried unanimously.
TRACT 9272/BOYER LANE/UNIVERSITY AVENUE 330/RESOLUTION 2003-81 (16.25)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-81
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING WORK OF LEXOR
INVESTMENTS, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING
BY TOWN CLERK. Carried unanimously.
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VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY/PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT/AUGUSTINE AVE NORTH OF
FRANK AVE/RESOLUTION 2003-83 (18.23)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-83
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS VACATING A PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY AND RESERVING A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ON AUGUSTINE AVENUE
PURSUANT TO DIVISION 9, PART 3, CHAPTER 4 OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE (SUMMARY VACATION). Carried unanimously.
SAN BENITO AVENUE 546/RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION/RESOLUTION 2003-84 (19.15)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-84
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS GRANTING AN APPEAL OF A
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY A REQUEST TO DEMOLISH A PRE-
1941 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, CONSTRUCT A NEW RESIDENCE WHICH WILL
EXCEED THE FLOOR AREA RATIO AND A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED
DRIVEWAY LENGTH ON A NON-CONFORMING LOT ZONED R-1D. Carried
unanimously.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS/ORDINANCE 2112 (20.38)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Ordinance 2112 entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADDING DIVISION II TO CHAPTER 1
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MUNICIPAL TOWN CODE REGARDING CLAIMS
AGAINST THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 0233A/SANTA CRUZ AVE/STORM DRAIN/RESOLUTIONS 2003-85 & 2003-16RD
(24.24)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Agency adopt Resolution
2003-85 & 2003-16RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ACCEPTING
WORK OF CASEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR PROJECT 0233A - NORTH
SANTA CRUZ AVENUE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY THE TOWN
CLERK/SECRETARY. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT MATCH/AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING/RESOS 2003-86 & 2003-17RD (25.24)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Agency adopt Resolution
2003-86 & 2003-17RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING
A LOAN OF REDEVELOPMENT HOUSING FUNDS AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PROJECT MATCH FOR ACQUISITION
AND REHABILITATION OF SENIOR HOUSING AND MAKING RELATED REQUIRED
FINDINGS, and that the Agency Board approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $262,000
from Fund Balance in Fund 960 - Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing fund. Carried
unanimously.
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MAYOR’S STATEMENT (XX.28)
Mayor Decker welcomed the Council and audience and explained how she would like the tone of
the Town meetings to proceed during the year. She spoke of a community that has been able to
display respect for one another, to deliberate the business of the Town in an informed manner, and
to accept and act upon the decisions made at public and open meetings. She noted that all of our
residents deserve our respect and the respect of each other. She asked for and said she expects that
the visitors to these Council Chambers will recognize and uphold these principles of respect and
courtesy for one another. The Mayor noted that disruptive behavior would not be tolerated, nor
allowed to interfere with these community meetings held in the spirit of cooperative and interactive
government. She reaffirmed her desire to encourage respect and dignity within these chambers.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (XX.28)
Traffic Signal Islands:
Ray Davis spoke of the islands causing traffic safety issues particularly for students waiting on
them for the lights to change.
Commendation to Community Services Department:
Sol Carson, artist, recognized the Community Services Department and the dedicated work of staff
in regards to the Art in the Council Chambers Program. He suggested offering more art programs
for the community’s participation.
Traffic Impacts from Monte Sereno:
Chuck Novillo spoke of Monte Sereno redirecting traffic through their streets on to Los Gatos
streets. He addressed the impacts of this traffic on Los Gatos and the congestion and safety issues it
produces by Daves Avenue school.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BRUSH ABATEMENT/HAZARDOUS VEGETATION/RESOLUTION 2003-87/HEARING (28.33)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting resolution overruling objections and ordering hazardous vegetation abatement (brush).
There was no one from the audience to address this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-87
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OVERRULING OBJECTIONS
AND ORDERING ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH) AS A
PUBLIC NUISANCE. Carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING (26.33)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
amending the Town Code to update the Tree Protection Ordinance. It has been determined that this
project could not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, the project is not subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15061 (b)(3)). Zoning Code Amendment A-
03-1. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
Bud Lortz, Community Development Director, spoke of the history of the current ordinance and
the amendments being proposed. The Planning Commission sent their recommendations to Council
concerning species, conservation and slow growing trees. Tree removal in Los Gatos is a serious
procedure and is looked at on a case-by-case bsis. Grading issues are addressed in the Grading
Ordinance which is about to be reviewed by the Department of Parks and Public Works, and which
would include consideration of trees and erosion control. The community is still interested in
protecting its urban forest.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
David Weissman said the draft is excellent but it could be even better. He noted that Planning
Commission had sent the ordinance to Council with the belief that it would be referred back to the
General Plan Committee to be reworked to address conservation and grading issues. He asked that
the ordinance protect both the environment and wild life, and that Council take a little longer to
address the Planning Commission’s concerns right now, and allow the changes to come back in two
to three months. He suggested that homeowners be encouraged to remove non native species from
hillside lots, and that the harmful and non harmful vegetation be identified. He explained that local
animal life cannot eat and use eucalyptus trees, and that acacia trees are also non native and
destructive. He spoke of preserving poison oak as useful native habitat vegetation for local animal
life.
Chuck Novillo asked how this ordinance will apply to his property which is in Los Gatos and
Monte Sereno.
Sol Carson, artist, asked that the word “monster” be eliminated in any form of report or discussion
as our trees are valuable. He noted that there were many varieties of normally large trees that exist
within our urban forest and more appropriate language and definition should be used to identify
them.
There was no one else from the audience to address this item.
Mayor Decker closed the public hearing
Mr. Pirzynski made the Finding that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-03-01 is consistent with
the General Plan and the Hillside Specific Plan.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to waive the reading of the Proposed
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE/CONT. (26.35)
Council Comments: A better understanding of the biological and environmental impacts of non-
native vegetation in our hillsides will be studied by staff for consideration for later amendments to
this ordinance; Penalty for the same person committing the same offence will be assessed further;
Definition of significant impacts will be considered for future amendments.
Council Consensus:
After discussion the following amendments were made to the Proposed Ordinance:
Page 1 of 13:Dangerous
The words “as determined by a certified arborist or the deciding body.” will be added to the
end of the sentence.
Page 2 of 13:Diameter
The word “(circumference)” will be deleted.
Page 4 of 13:Exceptions #2
The words “when part of an orchard” will be deleted.
Page 6 of 13:Standards of Review #1
The words “based on a report from a certified arborist.” will be added after the words
“....proximity to existing or proposed structures.”
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council introduce the Proposed
Ordinance to effectuate the Zoning Code Amendment, entitled ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN
OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN CODE,
CHAPTER 29, DIVISION 2, SECTION 29.10.0985 THROUGH 29.10.0985, TO REVISE
THE TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE, with the amendments noted above. Carried
unanimously.
SECOND DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING (27.32)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
amending the Town Code to update the Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance. It has been determined
that this project could not have a significant impact on the environment, therefore, the project is not
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15061 (b)(3)). Zoning Code
Amendment A-03-2. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Jeff Dennison, Government Relations Manager of the Tri-County Apartment Association, spoke
about the goal of the new state legislation being affordable housing production to meet the needs of
the consumer. He also spoke to the possibility that rent control language may have been used in the
proposed ordinance, and that “the Town is opening itself up to significant, costly and long litigation
should it adopt a Second Unit Ordinance in the form under discussion.
Natalie Cardenas, Government Affairs Director for Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, spoke
to the wording of the ordinance insisting that the rental units be below market value, and she
suggested that these units not be so restrictive. She asked that more square footage be allowed.
Local control is
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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED
SECOND DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING/CONT.
Speakers continued:
understood by the Association, and she noted that smaller size would be acceptable if the rents were
not controlled. The units would be affordable just by their nature of size and norms of rental, and
due to their size they tend to stay stable.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the public hearing.
Mayor Decker made the required findings that the Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the
General Plan.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to waive the reading of the Proposed
Ordinance. Carried unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to introduce the Proposed Ordinance entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING TOWN CODE DIVISION 7,
SECTIONS 29.10.305 THROUGH 29.10.320, SECTION 29.10.3020, AND SECTION
29.20.185(8)a.
Council Comments and Consensus:
1.Any second dwelling units that will be rented shall be made available to eligible
applicants who have a household income at least 20% under Santa Clara County’s median
income as defined by the Federal Department of Urban Development.
2.A deed restriction shall be recorded for all new second dwelling units indicating that if
the unit is for rental purposes, it shall comply with the affordability rent level for Santa Clara
County for low income as established by the Federal Department of Urban Development.
3.Owners may rent to family, friend or stranger at their own discretion within the BMP
guidelines or to no one at all, giving the property owner the first right of refusal.
Motion to introduce the Ordinance incorporating Council Comments 1 and 2 above.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes . Ms McNutt voted no being supportive of secondary units and
affordable housing, but she does not believe that secondary units should be rent controlled
and restricted to just affordable housing requirements
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TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES/FEES & STANDARDS/RESOLUTION 2003-74 (09.38)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting resolution
setting standards and fees for wireless telecommunication facilities.
Council Consensus:
The following amendments were discussed and acknowledged by Council.
Page 4
A. Location Standards: “The location of wireless telecommunications facilities in a residential zone
is discouraged and not a preference.”
Page 4
A. Location Standards: “Any application that proposes the location of a wireless
telecommunications facility in a residential zone must provide a site alternative analysis prepared to
the satisfaction of the deciding body. This alternative analysis must demonstrate that it is not
technologically feasible to locate the facility in a non-residential zone , or that it would be
prohibitive to the objective of providing full coverage to the Town.
Page 4
1. Location Preferences (b): “....pursuant to the Town’s adopted General Plan; and is designed to
fully mitigate its visual impacts.....”
Page 5
3. Minimum Distance of Antenna and Facilities: “The minimum distance between wireless
antennas with the exception of micro cell and related or equivalent facilities shall be a radius of
three (3) miles per wireless telecommunications service provider.”
Page 6
4. Screening and Landscaping: “Any damage to desirable landscaping and/or vegetation shall be
required to be restored.”
Page 7
4. Screening and Landscaping: “Ground equipment located in a residential zone shall be placed
underground unless in rare situations the unique physical constraints of the site make this
infeasible or create grading impacts or an impact on surrounding trees.”
Page 8
7. Public Right-of-Way: “No portion of any wireless telecommunications facility may extend over
the sidewalk, street or other public right-of-way whether ground mounted or building mounted
without an encroachment permit.”
Page 11
C. Site Alternatives Analysis: “.......monopole or a facility is proposed for location in a
residential........”
Page 15
E. Conditional Use Permit
1. Approval: Section (e) regarding residential zones should become Section (a) and the other items
be lettered accordingly.
Ray Davis spoke to a procedure for notification and appeal which he believes should be moved to
the approval section.
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES/CONTINUED
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Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-74
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING FEES FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND ADOPTING STANDARDS FOR
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES , including amendments noted above.
Carried unanimously.
NO PARKING VEHICLES OVER 7' HIGH/SIGN LOCATIONS/RESOLUTION 2003-80 (15.34)
David Andris, representing South Bay Development and a building owner thanked Council for this
resolution to an on going parking problem. He thanked the committee that has worked with the
Town over the past 3 months.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-80
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ORDERING THE PLACEMENT
OF “NO PARKING VEHICLE OVER 7' HIGH” SIGNS ON LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT
THE TOWN. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 0352/STREET REPAIR/RESURFACING/RESOLUTIONS 2003-82 & 2003-18RD (17.24)
Ray Davis spoke about repairing Carlton Court which is 40 years old and asked that it be moved up
on the street repair schedule.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council/Agency adopt Resolutions
2003-82 & 2003-18RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING
THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR - PROJECT 0352 - FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
STREET REPAIR AND RESURFACING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BIDS. Carried unanimously.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE 2113 (21.38)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adopting ordinance
regarding wireless telecommunication facilities.
Ray Davis gave his opinion of the process used to prepare and adopt this ordinance and
corresponding resolution concerning this subject
Council Comments and Consensus:
Page 2, Applicability: “These provisions shall apply to all varieties of external wireless
telecommunications facilities,......”
Page 7, Section 29.20.217, Length of Permit Term: “The Town may also require that facilities and
antenna meet the most current technological industry standards.”
Page 8, Section 29.20.220, Discontinuance of Use: It should be made clear in this section that the
company has 90 days to remove all equipment after it has come to the Town’s attention that they
have discontinued their wireless service.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Ordinance 2113 to
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Effectuate Zoning Code Amendment entitled ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FACILITIES. This ordinance appeared before Council this evening as a desk item. Council also
requested the consensus changes be added to the ordinance. Carried unanimously.
ALIVE AND LOVING LIFE/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP/RESOLUTION 2003-88 (29.36)
Police Chief Seaman gave a report and update on the “Alive and Loving Life” Community
Partnership Program.
Ray Davis spoke again about safety concerns in Los Gatos that should be addressed for the well
being of our student population.
Council Comments:
Mr. Wasserman mentioned the many organizations in Los Gatos that are addressing the needs of our
young people such as the Los Gatos/Saratoga High School District (parents, students, teachers and
Home and Scholl Club); Los Gatos Unified Elementary School District (parents, students and
teachers); Leigh High School (parents, students and teachers); The Town of Los Gatos (staff and
community volunteers); Los Gatos/Saratoga Community Education and Recreation; C.A.S.A.
(Community Against Substance Abuse); The Outhouse-A Place for Teens; YMCA and its many
programs; Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department; Teen and Family Counseling Center; Calvary
Church; Eastfield Ming Quong; Media partners including the Los Gatos Weekly and the Los Gatos
Daily News; Los Gatos and other nearby businesses; and many numerous community members at
large.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-88
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH ANDREA
SCHNEIDER UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $15,000. Carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS UPDATE/AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
(30.24/34)
Council Comments:
Ms NcNutt asked that the new signs identifying the new names for the parking lots reflect the
information that these lots are available for all day public parking without time limits.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council approve the renaming of parking
lots from Verizon, Bus Depot and Park and Ride to Montebello, Southside and Northside
respectively. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, that Council authorize Town Manager to
award construction contracts and execute agreements in a total amount not to exceed $200,000 for
Montebello, Southside, and Northside lots to expedite improvements. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS (31A&B.28)
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VTA BOARD RESTRUCTURING PROPOSAL/VERBAL REPORT (31A.28)
Mr. Pirzynski explained the letter from Mayor Jose Esteves of the City of Milpitas outlining a
proposal to restructure the VTA Board. This proposal would provide a voting seat for all
jurisdictions and maintain the same proportional vote representation for the City of San Jose and
Santa Clara County. He asked if there was consensus among Council to pursue the review of the
board composition so that there will more representation from the individual cities and the ability to
have all cities’ voices heard in discussion.
Council consensus to have staff write a letter to Milpitas to agree that this would be an avenue to
pursue and to allow our Council to participate in considering the VTA Board restructuring.
COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE/WORK PLAN/STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (31B.28)
Mayor Decker spoke of the meetings of the Council Policy Committee which has met twice. She
spoke of the Statement of Purpose which has been developed to offer a sense of direction, and of the
Work Plan to develop a framework for policy development. She noted that the ideas from the
January Council retreat were used as a foundation for the current work plan.
Council agreed that the Statement of Purpose met with their consensus.
Council wished to take a general overview of the work plan to see what things they could easily
agree upon and then have staff work on those items while they took some additional time and effort
on the items that would require extra consideration and discussion.
Mr. Glickman spoke of the new WiFi technology and the need to keep abreast of it before it
becomes an issue for our community. Ms McNutt agreed that this subject should return on a later
agenda.
MANAGER MATTERS (32.28)
There was no report given this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Decker closed this evening’s meeting at 11:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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