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M12-1-081 MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 1, 2008 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m. and a Regular Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEES INTERVIEWS Personnel Board (1 vacancy, 1 applicant)  Linda Dolan was interviewed for the vacant position on the Personnel Board. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Mike Wasserman, Vice Mayor Diane McNutt, Council Member Steve Glickman, Council Member Joe Pirzynski, Council Member Barbara Spector Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - LED BY FUTURE LEADER Erica Rix, first grader from Lexington Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no Closed Session scheduled for this meeting. 2 BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS Arts Commission (4 vacancies, 4 applicants)  Shawn Charnaw, Mary Curtis, Colleen Wilcox, and David Stonesifer were appointed to the Arts Commission. Ar ts Selection Panel (1 vacancy, 1 applicant)  Victor Nemechek was appointed to the Art Selection Panel. Library Board (2 vacancies, 4 applicants)  Rita Baum and Mary King, were elected to the Library Board. Parks Commission (2 vacancies, 2 applicants)  Brant Corenson and Barbara Holden were appointed to the Parks Commission. Personnel Board (1 vacancy, 1 applicant)  Linda Dolan was appointed to the Personnel Board. Rent Advisory Committee (2 vacancies, 2 applicants)  William Kraus and Gerry Mirassou were appointed to the Rent Advisory Committee. Transportation and Parking (2 vacancies, 2 applicants)  Edward Stahl and Chris Tanimoto were appointed to the Transportation and Parking Commission. Planning Commission (1 vacancy, 1 applicant [2nd applicant withdrew) There was not a majority vote for the applicant to the Planning Commission. Mayor Mike Wasserman directed Jackie Rose, Clerk Administrator to re- advertise this vacancy. Mayor Mike Wasserman directed Ms. Rose to re-advertise the vacancies to the Community Services Commission, Historic Preservation Committee, and the General Plan Committee. 3 CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Adopt resolution approving the reorganization of an uninhabited area designated as Englewood Avenue No. 7, approximately .67 acres located at 16551 Englewood Avenue (APN: 532-07-021) File # AN08-04 RESOLUTION 2008-129 2. PPW Job No. 07-19 - Shannon Road Culvert Improvements Project 461-816-0403 Adopt resolution accepting work of Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. and authorizing the Town Manager to execute Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for recording by the Clerk Administrator. RESOLUTION 2008-130 3. PPW Job No. 07-10 - Fiscal Year 2008-09 - Retaining Wall Replacement Project at University Avenue and Wooded View Drive Project 411 -815- 9930 Adopt resolution accepting work of Casey Construction, Inc. and authorizing the Town Manager to execute Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for recording by the Clerk Administrator. RESOLUTION 2008-131 TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4. Approve Council/Agency minutes of November 17, 2008 MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to approve Consent Items #1-4. Seconded by Council Member Joe Pirzynski. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 4 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Davis  Commented that he participated in a ride-along with Todd Capurso, Director of Parks and Public Works so he could indicate safety issues that he feels the Town should address.  Stated that the dirt lot next to Baggerly Field at Blossom Hill Park should be paved and turned into a public parking area. Mr. Dallas  Commented about paper trash dumped along the streets of Los Gatos .  Requested that Council enforce the Town Code referring to unwanted ads being delivered to Town residents.  Commented on visiting the website www.keeplosgatosbeautiful.org. for more information. Mr. Venas  Commented about a holiday concert called "Holiday at the Pops" to be held on December 14, 2008. Closed Verbal Communications Mr. Larson, Town Manager  Commented that staff is continually working on concerns relating to safety issues in Town.  Commented that the Town staff will review the concerns relating to trash issues and freedom of speech concerns. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. 5 OTHER BUSINESS 5. Adopt resolution in support of the Santa Clara County Cities Association’s (SCCCA) Regional efforts related to disposable, single use carry-out bags. RESOLUTION 2008-132 Staff report made by Captain Alana Forest, Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department Council Comments  Questioned a resolution being considered by the City of Palo Alto to ban plastic and styrofoam.  Questioned if Palo Alto’s resolution includes paper bags.  Commented that the resolution before Council is asking the Town to support the efforts to promote a countywide regional approach to eliminate disposable, single use carry-out bags.  Commented that the County recommended a fee approach for use of single carry-out bags.  Questioned the effect of approving a resolution before the regional level has adopted their program which will be coming in April 2009.  Questioned how San Jose and Palo Alto feel about the resolution.  Commented that County Waste Recycling and Reduction Commission also support the countywide regional approach.  Clarified that a regional approach does not preclude a municipality from moving ahead with its own policy making and in doing so the policy may become a model for other municipalities. Ms. Forrest  Clarified that the city of Palo Alto will consider a complete elimination of all plastic bags, paper bags and styrofoam by 2010.  Clarified that Palo Alto and San Jose support the effort for a countywide regional ordinance.  Clarified that the ordinance is slated to be implemented in April, 2009. 6 Other Business Item #2 – Continued Council Comments  Commented that a number of markets in Los Gatos are already promoting reusable bags with incentives when they are reused.  Commented about supporting a countywide regional plan.  Commented that if the countywide regional plan is adopted and not suitable for the Town, then the Town is under no obligation to pursue the approach.  Commented on being opposed to plastic bags, but would not want to adopt a program that would eliminate paper bags.  Clarified that the resolution before Council is to adopt the Cities Association pursuit of a regional plan. Open/Close Public Comments MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to adopt resolution in support of the Santa Clara County Cities Association’s (SCCCA) Regional efforts related to disposable, single use carry-out bags. Seconded by Council Member Steve Glickman. Council Discussion  Commented that the resolution focuses on a regional approach to eliminating single use carryout bags and does not single out paper or plastic.  Commented that there will be more technical input as the Cities Association refines the countywide approach. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 7 COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS 6. Council Matters Mayor Mike Wasserman  Commended Danielle Surdin on her job as Economic Vitality Manager and wished her well in her new job with the City of Santa Rosa .  Commended Chief Scott Seaman, Todd Capurso, Director of Parks and Public Works and himself for winning their first annual Turkey Trot Mayor’s Cup and presented a gift basket to the Town Manager.  Commented on the Town’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony to be held on Friday, December 5, 2008.  Thanked the Los Gatos Community Foundation and P. G. & E. for donating the LED lights for the tree.  Commented about the Town’s annual Parade to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008.  Presented Council Member Steve Glickman with the ceremonial tile engraved in recognition of his years serving on the Council. Council Member Steve Glickman  Thanked the community, staff and his wife for their support.  Commented about his political achievements starting in Brooklyn.  Commented on his memorable experiences walking precincts and meeting the community. 7. Manager Matters There were no Manager Matters for this meeting. ADJOURNMENT Attest: /s/Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator