M10-17-05DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council/Agency Meeting
CALIFORNIA Date: 11/7/2005
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Item#_________
October 17, 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 17, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Lead: Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization: Police Officer’s Association
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken.
7:04 PM PRENSENTATION Assemblyman Ira Ruskin
Commented on his progress and accomplishments during the
past year.
Stated his committee appointments.
Commented on the nine bills he had sponsored.
Commented on VLF refund and Proposition 42.
Commented on the Town’s proposed skate park.
7:11 PM COMMENDATIONS
And
Commendations
Community/Business Recognition
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PROCLAMATIONS Valerie Archer and John Wainwright – Lyric Media
Mrs. Spector presented Lyric Media with a commendation for “Los Gatos
Now and Then” an historical documentary of the Town of Los Gatos.
John Bourgeois – Parks Commissioner
Mr. Wasserman presented John Bourgeois with a commendation for his
volunteer time to the Parks Commission.
Proclamation
Kerry McLain, CEO – YWCA of Silicon Valley: “A Week
Without Violence” (October 16 – 22, 2005)
Mr. Wasserman presented Stacey Tassel and Ginger McDonald,
representing YWCA of Silicon Valley with a proclamation for the “A
Week Without Violence” program.
7:27 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
ITEMS # 6 AND #7
WERE PULLED
CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
TOWN COUNCIL
1. Ratify Payroll for September, 2005. (1-V)
2. Ratify accounts payable for September, 2005. (2-V)
3. Adopt resolution approving the final map for Tract 9736 (15350
Winchester Boulevard) and accepting the dedications and
abandoning the existing public service and emergency access
easements. RESOLUTION 2005-109 (3-24)
4. Adopt resolution approving the final map for Tract 9537 (Calle
Marguerita) and accepting the dedications.
RESOLUTION 2005-110 (4-24)
5. Project 04-64 – Chiller/Cooling Tower Replacement at the Civic
Center (5-24)
Adopt resolution approving amendment to the Professional
Engineering Services Agreement to add Contract Change Order #1
in the amount of $3,550.00 under the professional engineering
consultant services agreement with Integrated Engineering Services
for a total contract amount of $30,900.00.
RESOLUTION 2005-111
REDEVELOPMENT
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Continued 8. Ratify accounts payable for September, 2005. (8-V)
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. Approve Council/Agency minutes of: (8-V)
a. October 3, 2005
b. October 5, 2005
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #1-5, #8 and #9.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:28 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:29 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
Continued
PULLED ITEMS
#6 AND #7
ITEM #6
6. Project 05-18 – 25 Fiesta Way Annex ADA Improvements (6-24)
Adopt resolution to reject bids for Americans with Disabilities
(ADA) Improvements and authorize staff to rebid the project.
RESOLUTION 2005-112
Mr. Davis
Commented that the sidewalks on Fiesta Way are too old and
narrow and should be widened to 42” all the way to the rear of
the Los Gatos Hotel.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to approve Consent Item #6.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:32 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:32 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
Continued
PULLED ITEMS
#6 AND #7
ITEM #7
7. Authorize expenditure of $41,240.00 to Taser International for the
purchase of 41 electronic muscular disruption technology (EMDT)
devises for the Police Department. (7-36)
Staff report made by Chief Seaman.
7:54 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
Continued
Questioned if a police officer could use the device in lieu of
getting too close to suspects or using a more deadly weapon.
Clarification regarding multiple use of the Taser device on
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ITEM #7
COUNCIL
COMMENT
crimes relating to methamphetamine users.
Questioned if a well defined policy will be in place prior to use
of the devices.
8:03 PM OPEN PUBLIC
COMMENT
Ms. Wallach
Commented that devices should not be used for mental crisis
victims.
Commented that she is not in favor of Taser technology.
Ms. Rutherford
Commented that she is not in favor of Taser technology.
Mr. Bery, San Jose Director for ACLU of Northern California
Suggested having a policy in place prior to the use of Taser
devices. He complimented the Police Department’s plan for
implementing training and addressing policy and procedure.
Mr. James
Commented on crisis intervention.
Commented that he is not in favor of Taser technology.
Mr. Davis
Commented on supporting any tool which would help police
officers in their line of work.
Questioned the need to purchase 41 Taser devices.
Ms. Geary
Commented that proper training on Taser devices will save
lives.
Commented on supporting the use of Taser technology in Los
Gatos.
8:20 PM CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:21 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
Continued
Commended Chief Seaman and his staff on the information
provided to Council.
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ITEM #7
COUNCIL
DICUSSION
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to authorize the expenditure of $41,240 to Taser
International for the purchase 41 electronic muscular disruption technology
devices for the police department.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
Clarification regarding the need for 41 Taser devices.
Commented on proper training, and a policy being in place prior
to the use of these devices.
8:32 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
8:32 PM MAYOR CALLED
A RECESS
Meeting resumed at 8:38 PM.
8:38 PM VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Mr. Davis
Commented on the sidewalk and re-striping of Blossom Hill
Road between Roberts Road and University Avenue.
Mr. Davis received two warnings and was asked to leave the Council
Chambers. (8:42 PM)
Mrs. Cosgrove
Commented on her ability to certify records requested by the
Town of Los Gatos.
She asked for funding for Elected Clerk position to make
copies.
8:45 PM CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
8:46 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
8:47 PM OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM #10
2005-06 FIRST
ITEM #10
2005-06 First Quarter Budget Performance and Status Report.
a. Accept 2005-06 first quarter budget performance status report.
b. Authorize budget adjustment as recommended in the first quarter
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QUARTER BUDGET
PERFORMANCE
AND STATUS
REPORT
budget performance report.
Staff report made by Steve Conway.
8:57 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Commended staff on the conservative approach relating to the
budget.
Motion by Mrs. Spector to accept 2005-06 first quarter budget
performance status Report, and to authorize budget adjustments as
recommended in report.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
8:59 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8:59 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
9:00 PM ITEM #11
COUNCIL
MATTERS
ITEM #11
Continued
COUNCIL
MATTERS
ITEM #11
Council Matters
Mrs. Spector
Commented regarding the League of California Cities
Resolution relating to Proposition 76.
Mr. Glickman
Commented on his concerns regarding the Planning
Commission process.
Council direction was to wait for Policy Committee Report.
Mr. Pirzynski.
Commented on the Community Shuttle as having the second
largest rider ship in the County.
Commented that rider ship has increased 27% in the last month.
Mr. Wasserman
Commented on the success of the “Stash the Trash” program
that was held by the Calvary Baptist Church this past weekend.
9:23 PM ITEM #12
MANAGER
ITEM #12A
Manager Matters
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MATTERS
ITEM #12A
DIRECTION
RELATING TO
HURRICANE
RELIEF
a. Provide direction on issues relating to hurricane relief.
(1) Municipal Contribution.
(2) Sister City Concept.
Staff report made by Regina Falkner.
9:25 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Questioned donation to Red Cross if evacuees are not relocated
to Santa Clara County.
Questioned other cities policy relating to the donation of funds
to the Red Cross.
Would like to see examples of other cities policies regarding the
use of public monies being donated to the Red Cross for the
purpose of relocating evacuees.
9:28 PM OPEN PUBLIC
COMMENT
Mr. Neish
Commented on focusing community efforts toward adopting a
city of similar size over a three year period.
Asked for the Town’s support to partner with community
organizations to help with relief efforts, and the adoption
concept.
9:34 PM CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
9:35 PM COUNCIL
DICUSSION
Commented on pursuing both ideas as more information comes
forward.
Commented on partnership with the community regarding the
“Adopt a City” suggestion.
Questioned the cost of staff time if the Town were to be the
umbrella for the adoption project.
Commented on concerns regarding money for relocation efforts.
9:42 PM MANAGER
MATTERS
Continued
ITEM #12A
DIRECTION
RELATING TO
HURRICANE
RELIEF
Direction
Do not proceed with the municipal contribution unless more
information becomes available regarding the need for funds.
Proceed to participate with the community to form an “Adopt a
City” consortium in an area affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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9:43 PM ITEM #12B
REPORT ON
EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
PLAN
ITEM #12B
b. Verbal report/presentation on Town’s emergency
preparedness/response plan.
Staff report made by Chief Seaman
9:58 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Commented on the Council’s ability to continue to make policy
decisions during a disaster.
Commented on self reliance during a disaster.
Commented on the role of the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT).
Commented on the new program formed by Meals on Wheels
this will provide the names and addresses of citizens to whom
they deliver meals if there were a disaster.
10:06 PM OPEN PUBLIC
COMMENT
Mr. Jensen
Commented on the success of the CERT Programs relating to
disaster response.
Asked Council to form an Adhoc committee involving current
CERT graduates to assist in organizing neighborhoods.
10:10 PM CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
10:10 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Council accepted report regarding the Town’s emergency
preparedness plan.
10:14 PM MANAGER
MATTERS
ITEM #12C
UPDATE ON
ORDINANCE
RELATING TO
LEAF BLOWERS
ITEM #12C
c. Update on current noise ordinance provisions relating to leaf blowers
and direction on next steps.
Staff report made by Debra Figone.
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10:19 PM ITEM #12C
COUNCIL
COMMENT
Questioned agendizing a Council discussion regarding hours of
operation for leaf blowers.
10:22 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
10:22 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Commented that Code Compliance tracked 2000 complaint calls
last year and leaf blower complaints were a small percentage.
Suggested giving the community the opportunity to speak on the
issue.
Commented on lack of complaints from community regarding
leaf blowers.
Questioned over regulating the quality of life in Los Gatos.
Clarification on process to agendize the issue.
Commented that the ordinance as it stands is satisfactory.
Direction was given to do nothing further with the leaf blower issue.
10:31 PM MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by: Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency