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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/21/2019
ITEM NO: 1
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 7, 2018
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 7,
2019, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Steven Leonardis, Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen, Council Member Rob Rennie,
Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sachin Pancholy led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Leonardis presented a Small Business, Big Applause commendation to Purple Onion.
Steve Angelo accepted the commendation and thanked the Town for its support.
Mayor Leonardis presented proclamations to the Parks and Public Works Department in
recognition of National Public Works Week, the Clerk’s Department in recognition of Municipal
Clerks Week, and the Building Division of the Community Development Department in
recognition of Building Safety Month.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of April 16, 2019.
2. Approve an extension of the Downtown Parklet Pilot Program to include all side streets in
the C-2 zone (Downtown), where on-street parking currently exists.
3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Provision of a Supplemental Military Leave Benefit for
Town Employees Ordered to Active Military Leave Duty. RESOLUTION 2019-018
4. Adopt a resolution declaring hazardous vegetation (brush) a public nuisance, order
abatement, and set June 18, 2019 as a public hearing to hear and consider all objections to
the proposed removal of brush. RESOLUTION 2019-019
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to file an application for 2019/20
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Article 3 funds in the amount of $34,456 to partially fund the Conceptual Engineering Phase
for the Nino Avenue or Blossom Hill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 17.
RESOLUTION 2019-020
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Consent Items – continued
6. Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2
a. Adopt resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2019/20. RESOLUTION
2019-021
b. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting No. 1-Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-022
c. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION
2019-023
d. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION
2019-024
e. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Vasona Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-
025
f. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Hillbrook Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-
026
g. Adopt Resolution of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for
Landscape and Lighting District No. 2-Gemini Court Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-
027
7. Authorize the Town Manager to purchase a replacement ten -wheel dump truck from Coast
Counties Truck and Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $175,068.
8. Continued Collection of Storm Sewer Property-Related Fee
a. Adopt a resolution authorizing the West Valley Clean Water Authority (JPA) to take over
the collection of the storm sewer property-related fee that has been collected by the
West Valley Sanitation District on the Santa Clara County annual property tax roll s ince
1992. RESOLUTION 2019-028
b. Direct the Town Manager, or his or her designee, to work with the JPA to transfer to the
JPA the collection duties for the property-related fee.
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion Accepting the Completed Work of Taylor Morrison of California, LLC, for
Improvements in the Public Right of Way for 375 Knowles Drive and Authorize Recording by
the Town Clerk.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the Consent Items. Seconded by
Council Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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DATE: MAY 8, 2019
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Vicki Kuizinga
- Inquired about the status of the Council considering the Mills Act.
Jeffrey Siegel
- Commented on the history of the Mills Act.
Maria Ristow
- Announced that May is Bike Month, May 8 is Bike to School Day sponsored by Safe Routes
to School, and May 9 is Bike to Work Day.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. Provide direction on potential amendments to the Town's newsrack regulations .
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sayoc that no changes be made to the ordinance
unless/until an issue is brought forward by the community. Seconded by Council
Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Mayor Leonardis voting no.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Introduction of an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Chapter 28, Article IV, of
the Los Gatos Town Code Entitled Horse Drawn Vehicles.
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to introduce the ordinance by title only, amending
Chapter 28, Article IV, of the Los Gatos Town Code Entitled Horse Drawn
Vehicles. Seconded by Council Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Public Hearings Item #11 – continued
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
12. Town Code Amendment Application A-19-002. Project Location: Town Wide.
Applicant: Town of Los Gatos Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of
the Town Code regarding the land use appeal process.
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to introduce an ordinance (Attachment 1, Exhibit
6), by title only, effecting amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the
Town Code regarding the land use appeal process with the modification to Sec.
29.10.020(1) to change 500 feet to 1000 feet. Seconded by Council Member
Rennie.
VOTE: Motion failed 2/3. Mayor Leonardis and Council Members Sayoc and Spector
voting no.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to introduce an ordinance (Attachment 1, Exhibit
6), by title only, effecting amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the
Town Code regarding the land use appeal process with the modification to Sec.
29.10.020(1) to change 500 feet to 1,000 feet , exclude the proposed changes to
Sec. 29.20.300, and refer those changes back to the Council Policy Committee for
further discussion. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
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OTHER BUSINESS
13. PPW Job Number 813-0234 – One-Way Downtown Street Pilot Project (North Santa Cruz
Avenue Between Bachman and Elm Street.
a. Approve the plans and specifications for the One-Way Downtown Street Pilot Project
(North Santa Cruz Avenue between Bachman Avenue and Elm Street); and
b. Authorize the Town Manager to award and execute a Construction Agreement in an
amount not to exceed $175,088 including contingencies; and
c. Authorize staff to execute potential change orders in an amount not to exceed fifteen
percent of the contract award; and
d. Authorize a budget adjustment to the project of $108,686 from available General Fund
Appropriated Reserves (GFAR) fund balance
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Department, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Matthew Hudes
- Suggested identifying criteria that can be evaluated as to whether the pilot was a success.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the recommendations contained in
the staff report. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER MATTERS
Council Matters
- Council Member Sayoc reminded Council that it is the legislative season and if there are
any bills for which Members would like more information, they should contact Town
Manager Prevetti.
- Council Member Spector stated she attended the General Plan Advisory Committee
(GPAC), West Valley Clean Water Authority Board (WVCWA), and the Solid Waste
Management Board meetings.
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Council Matters – continued
- Mayor Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting; he
along with Town Manager Prevetti, Economic Vitality Manager Renn, and the Los Gatos
Chamber of Commerce visited Burlingame and met with the Community Development
Director; he hosted Japanese representatives from the USA/Japan forum; he attended the
Best in the West SWAT Competition; he met with Senator Beall; and together with the
Town Manager, he met with the high school principal and superintendent.
- Vice Mayor Jensen stated she attended the GPAC meeting.
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Best in the West SWAT Competition; the
Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee and the Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA) Board meetings; he met with the VTA General Manager; he did ribbon
cuttings for Interactive Medicine and with the Mayor at the Wine Cellar; and he spoke at
the West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting and at the Saratoga High School Green
Team Event.
Manager Matters
- The historical artifacts that were given to the Town from the Japanese representative are
being archived at the Town Library.
- Announced the Adult Commissioner application deadline is 4:00 p.m. June 7, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Attest:
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/s/ Shelley Neis, Town Clerk