M06-18-19
MEETING DATE: 08/06/2019
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18, 2019
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 18,
2019, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:01 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
Daris Khajoueiled the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Leonardis announced that Gerard Tires was receiving a Small Business, Big Applause
commendation.
Mayor Leonardis presented a commendation to Karen Briones for her work on Safe Routes to
School and showed a video of its recent accomplishments. Ms. Briones thanked the Town.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council appointed applicants to the vacant positions on Town Boards, Commissions, and
Committees.
Community and Senior Services Commission (CSSC)
Setareh Raygani did not interview and was not appointed.
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George Rossmann was appointed for a 3 ½ year term.
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Council Finance Committee
Ron Dickel was appointed for a 4 ½ year term
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Historic Preservation Committee (HPC)
Steven Raspe did not interview and was not appointed.
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Commission Appointments – continued
Library Board (LIB)
Ashli Aldrich was not appointed.
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Marie-Ange Tagne was appointed for a 2 ½ year term.
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Sales Tax Oversight Committee (STOC)
Paul Lawryk was appointed for a 4 ½ year term.
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Mark Secchia was appointed for a 4 ½ year term.
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Personnel Board
No applications were received.
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Transportation and Parking Commission (T&P)
No applications were received.
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CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1.Approve Council meeting minutes of June 4, 2019.
2.Authorize the Town Manager to execute an annual agreement for services with the Los
Gatos Chamber of Commerce to manage the Town’s Information Center and assist with the
coordination of the Leadership Los Gatos program, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $60,000; and Authorize a FY 2019/20 expenditure budget adjustment in the amount
of $15,000 to cover the additional services provided by the Chamber of Commerce.
3.Authorize the Town Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement for services
with ZAG Technical Services to increase compensation in the amount of $100,000 for a total
contract amount not to exceed $300,000 for the period of September 6, 2017 through June
30, 2020.
4.Authorize the Town Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement for actuarial
services with Bartel Associates for a total contract amount not to exceed $58,400.
5.Authorize the Town Manager to purchase Microsoft licensing from SoftwareONE in an
amount not to exceed $63,872.32.
6.Authorize the Town Manager to execute a five-year agreement for services with Pro-Sweep
for downtown power washing and parking lot sweeping services in an amount not to
exceed, $71,352 in Fiscal Year 2019/20, plus an annual consumer price index adjustment
annually thereafter.
7.Adopt an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Chapter 15 of the Los Gatos Town
Code entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic.” ORDINANCE 2284
8.Town Code Amendment Application A-19-002. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos.
Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding
demolition regulations. ORDINANCE 2285
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Consent Items – continued
9.Authorize the Town Manager to execute a five-year Agreement for Services with Elite
Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., for routine heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
services in Town facilities in an amount not to exceed $43,158 annually plus an additional
$30,000 for unanticipated repairs with a total annual amount of $73,158, with a total
agreement amount not to exceed $365,790.
10.Authorize revenue and expenditure budget adjustments in the amount of $6,000 to
recognize receipt and expenditure of NorthNet Library System grant funds.
11.Adopt a Resolution updating the Town Manager’s Authority during official periods of Town
Council recess and rescind Resolution 2002–119. RESOLUTION 2019-033
12.Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High
School District and Los Gatos Union School District for School Resource Officer services for
the period starting June 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
13.Authorize the Town Manager to execute a second amendment to the Agreement for
Services with Sunnyvale Building Maintenance for custodial services for a three-month
period in an amount not to exceed $46,000.
14.Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Analysis and Conceptual Engineering
A.Review and approve the scope of services for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the
Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Analysis and Conceptual
Engineering.
B.Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a Consultant Agreement for the
Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Analysis and Conceptual
Engineering with the highest scored proposer in an amount not to exceed $234,456.
15.Receive the final report on the hazardous vegetation (brush) abatement annual program for
2019.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the Consent Items including the
revised agreement for Item #4 contained in the Desk Item. Seconded by Council
Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Juliet Libante Panter
-Commented on the purpose of the Mills Act and requested Council consider adopting it.
MaryPat Power
-Requested Council consider adopting the Mills Act.
Kyle and Cameron Brown
-Commented in support of Council instituting Green Monday practices.
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Verbal Communications – continued
Kathleen Willey
-Commented in support of Council instituting Green Monday practices.
Lisa Wade
-Commented in support of Council instituting Green Monday practices.
Melody Garliepp
-Commented on the Town’s bee regulations and requested Council consider bringing them
more in line with the County.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 & 2
A.Adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 -
Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-034
B.Adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 -
Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-035
C.Adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - Santa
Rosa Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-036
D.Adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - Vasona
Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-037
E.Adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 -
Hillbrook Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-038
F.Adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments, and levying and authorizing
collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2 - Gemini
Court Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2019-039
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Ray Brizgys
-Requested clarification on what services are provided and who to contact if there are
questions or concerns.
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Closed public comment.
Public Hearing Item #16 – continued
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the recommendation contained in the
staff report. Seconded by Council Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
17.Adopt a Resolution making determinations and ordering annexation of certain urban
unincorporated islands within the Town of Los Gatos Urban Service Area pursuant to
Sections 56757 and 56375.3 of the California Government Code. RESOLUTION 2019-040
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Jim Hartigan
-Commented in favor of the annexation and requested a moratorium on certain fees and
the gas blower ordinance.
Paul Grams
-Commented in opposition to the annexation and requested a grace period of three years
on tree removal permit fees and reroof permits.
Shannon Susick
-Commented on the annexation and requested Town Code Section 16.20.035 be amended
to limit construction work hours (specifically, shorter hours Monday through Friday and no
construction Sundays or holidays).
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the recommendation contained in the
staff report. Seconded by Mayor Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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18.Town Code Amendment Application A-19-001. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos.
Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding
fences, hedges, and walls, including regulations for the hillside area of Town.
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Samuel Schaevitz
-Commented in opposition of the draft ordinance.
David Weismann
-Commented on the riparian corridor definition, wildlife friendly setback areas, and
perimeter fence guidelines and definitions.
Alice Kaufman, Committee for Green Foothills
-Commented in support of the draft ordinance.
Peter Donnelly
-Commented in support of the draft ordinance with the exception of the setback for
perimeter fences.
Dashiell Leeds, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
-Commented in favor of the draft ordinance.
Don Wimberly
-Commented in opposition of the proposed setback in the draft ordinance.
Charles Schafer
-Commented in support of wildlife friendly fences.
Lee Quintana
-Commented in opposition of the draft ordinance.
Julie Donnelly
-Commented in support of the draft ordinance with the exception of the loophole for
perimeter fences.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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Public Hearing Item #18 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to adopt the recommendation contained in
the staff report and replace the riparian definition with the language that is
contained in the Town’s Hillside and Development Guidelines. Seconded by
Council Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Mayor Leonardis commented on the loss of Leonard Pacheco, who was a long time Historic
Preservation Committee member and adjourned the meeting in Leonard’s honor. All Council
Members shared condolences and memories.
Council Matters
-Council Member Sayoc stated she attended the Silicon Valley Community Energy Meeting
and the Cities Association meeting.
-Council Member Spector stated she attended the Council Finance Committee meeting.
-Mayor Leonardis stated he attended the Council Finance Committee, the West Valley
Sanitation District (WVSD) Board of Directors, the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
meetings, and the Veterans Memorial Foundation Flame of Liberty Memorial ceremony
with Council Members Sayoc and Rennie.
-Vice Mayor Jensen stated she attended the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
General Assembly and the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) meetings.
-Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
(SCVEA) Finance and Risk Oversight Committee, the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Board, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and the Silicon Valley Leadership
Sustainability and Leadership meetings; and the Veterans Memorial Foundation Flame of
Liberty Memorial Ceremony.
Manager Matters
-Announced the Almond Grove Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
-Expressed sympathy on behalf of the staff on the passing of Leonard Pacheco.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. in honor of Leonard Pacheco.
Attest:
/s/Shelley Neis, Town Clerk