M10-03-05TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
October 3, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
TIME ITEM ACTION ON ITEM
7:00 PM TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town
of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town of Hall,
110 East Main Street, at 7:00 PM, October 03, 2005, in a joint regular
session.
7:01 PM ROLL CALL Present: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector,
and Mayor/Chairman Mike Wasserman
Absent: None
7:02 PM PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7:03 PM CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Vasona Property
Negotiating parties: Town of Los Gatos (Negotiator: Debra Figone,
Town Manager)
County of Santa Clara (Negotiator: Pete Kutras,
County Executive)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken.
7:04 PM COMMENDATIONS Shannon Weich and Family were presented with a commendation for
fund raising to purchase Auto Pulse Machines for fire stations in Los
Gatos.
Music in the Park commendations were presented to the business
sponsors. Mr. Wasserman extended a thank you on behalf of the Town.
7:13 PM CONSENT ITEMS TOWN COUNCIL
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#1-10
ITEMS #4 AND #9
WERE PULLED
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2004-05 Annual Report. (1-9)
2. Accept Treasurer’s Report for August, 2005 (2-2)
3. Approve amended Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Schedule for Fiscal Year 2005-06. (3-28)
5. Adopt resolution adopting a code of conduct for the Collection
Franchise Procurement Process. RESOLUTION 2005-104 (5-40)
6. Agreement for Underground Utility Locating Services
Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter an
agreement with Republic Electric for marking underground electric
and traffic lines in Los Gatos RESOLUTION 2005-105 (6-41)
7. Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute and
amendment to the agreement for purchase and installation of
equipment with XYBIX Systems, Incorporated.
RESOLUTION 2005-106 (7-36)
8. Base repairs and patching for FY 04-05 Cape Seal Project 04-16A
(Sub-project of street repair and resurfacing projects 400 & 480-
0352) (8-24)
a. Adopt resolution accepting work of Joseph J. Albanese,
Incorporated and authorizing the Town Manager to execute
Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for
recording with the Clerk Administrator.
RESOLUTION 2005-107
b. Authorize an increase in the contingency amount from
$5,000 to $7,330.35.
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. Approve Council/Agency minutes of: (8-V)
a. September 19, 2005
b. September 23, 2005
Motion by Mrs. Spector to approve Consent Items #1-3, #5-8, and Item
#10 with corrections noted by staff.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:15 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:16 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-10
4. Approve the 2005 Council/Commission Retreat Matrix. (4-12).
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Continued
PULLED ITEMS
#4 and #9
9. Adopt resolution denying an appeal of a Planning Commission
decision approving the construction of a new single family
residence with a dedicated structure over 450 square feet in an area
with a reduced setback on property zoned R-1:10. APN 532-13-
069. Architecture and Site Application S-05-072. Property
location: 119 Isabelle Court. Property owner: Mr. Koupal & Ms.
Abrams. Appellant: Ray Davis. RESOLUTION 2005- 108
(9-15)
Mr. Davis
Commented on the Council Retreat Matrix concerning soccer
fields in the community.
Commented on using Park Dedication Fees for soccer fields,
and mentioned City of Saratoga’s policy relating to park
dedication fees.
Commented on Item #9 regarding 119 Isabelle Court relating to
preservation of the mountain sides and the Hillside Standards
Guidelines for Los Gatos.
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Item s#4 and #9.
Seconded by Mrs. McNutt.
7:20 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:22 PM OPEN VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Mr. Chambers
Commented on policy regarding “story poles” on new structures
in the Town.
Commented on accessory structure being built by his neighbor.
Mr. Davis
Commented on the ADA improvements at 25 Fiesta Way.
Commented on a survey done by the real estate association
relating to the Town’s Residential Standards Policy.
Mr. Miller
Thanked the Parks and Public Works Department for keeping
the Town parks clean and beautiful.
7:30 PM CLOSE VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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7:30 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
7:31 PM OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM #11
PARKING
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
ITEM #11
Parking Management Program
a. Accept status report on the transition in the parking division
of the Police Department.
b. Provide direction on the concept of a downtown employee
parking permit program.
Staff report made by Alana Forest.
7:35 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Clarification regarding the location of employee parking spaces.
Commented on prohibiting permits for prime spaces located
adjacent to the stores.
Commented on the specifics regarding employee parking spaces
outlined in the Kaku parking study.
Questioned if the program could be changed to meet the needs
of the merchants throughout the implementation.
Clarification on businesses that have private lots which meet
their customers needs, and if employees would be able to park
in front of these businesses.
Commented that North Santa Cruz Avenue would not be an
option for employee permit parking.
Recommended staff to re-visit the Kaku Study for strategic use
of employee parking permits.
7:49 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7:49 PM ITEM #11
Continued
PARKING
MANAGEMENT
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to not proceed with the downtown employee
parking program at this time, and direct staff to monitor the parking
program during the holiday season, and re-visit the Parking Management
Plan in the spring.
Seconded by Mrs. Spector.
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PROGRAM
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION Suggested that an in-depth study of the parking program would
not be practical at this time.
7:52 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:53 PM ITEM #12
COUNCIL
MATTERS
DISCUSS
MORATORIUM ON
THE DEATH
PENALTY
ITEM #12
Council Matters
Discuss and consider a request to support a resolution to place a
moratorium on the death penalty.
Staff report made by Debra Figone.
COUNCIL
COMMENT
Questioned publicizing an expanded public hearing for the
moratorium.
Clarification regarding the limits relating to taking any formal
action on this item due to the fact that it was agendized under
“Council Matters.”
8:00 PM OPEN PUBLIC
COMMENT
ITEM #12
Continued
PUBLIC COMMENT
DISCUSS
Ms. Kreitzberg
Commented on allocation of resources within the community
that is being spent on executions.
Commented that application of the death penalty is racially-
biased.
Asked that Council support the moratorium on the death
penalty.
Ms. Silver-Taube
Asked that Council support the moratorium on the death
penalty.
Commented on the cost of an execution.
Commented that studies have shown there is bias relating to
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MORATORIUM ON
THE DEATH
PENALTY
race and/or locality of a crime.
Mr. Mc Caffrey
Commented on the cost of an execution.
Commented on the issue of innocence.
Stated that the moratorium should be a local issue.
Commented on other cities who have supported the moratorium.
Ms. Morales
Asked that Council support the moratorium.
Commented that a study needs to be conducted relating to
releasing criminals into society.
Mr. Miller
Asked that Council support the moratorium.
Commented on other cities that have supported the moratorium.
Mr. Davis
Commented that the Commission for the Fair Administration
for Justice consists of 14 members, 12 of whom are democrats
and 2 are republicans. He stated that this is not bipartisan.
Commented that community input is needed.
8:17 PM CLOSED PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:17 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
ITEM #12
Continued
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
DISCUSS
MORATORIUM ON
Commented on taking a position on non local issues.
Commented on outreach to determine the best interest of the
community.
Questioned whether or not the Town of Los Gatos is ready to
take an action on this issue.
Commented that a moratorium would create space and time to
study the issues.
Would like to have input from the community regarding the
moratorium.
Commented that the Town is not being asked to take a pro or
con on the death penalty, but to support a moratorium to study
the topic.
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THE DEATH
PENALTY Motion by Mrs. McNutt to consider a resolution and to include proper
notification, outreach, and input from the community.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
8:41 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried 4/1 Mr. Pirzynski voting no.
8:42 PM ITEM #13
MANAGER
MATTERS
ITEM #13
Manager Matters
None.
8:43 PM MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by: Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency