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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 09/17/2019
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
September 3, 2019
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
September 3, 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
Kamron Emami led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Town Council meeting minutes of August 20, 2019.
2. Approve the Town Investment Policy to Include Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines
as recommended by the Council Finance Committee. POLICY 4-02
3. Approve the Town’s Response to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report on “Inquiry
into the Governance of the Valley Transportation Authority” Dated June 18, 2019.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for
Consultant Services with CSG Consultants, Inc. to Provide for an Additional $100,000, for a
Total Agreement Not to Exceed $600,000.
5. Adopt the Council Policy Committee’s Recommendation to Amend Council Policy 2-11 to
Allow Applicants to Apply for More than One Board, Commission, or Committee Per
Recruitment Cycle. POLICY 2-11
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the Consent Items. Seconded by Council
Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Introduction of an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos Amending Chapter 2, Article II,
Section 2.20.035, Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor.
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 an Ordinance, by title only, amending
Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.20.035, Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor. Seconded
by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. Adopt an Ordinance between the Board of Administration California Public Employees’
Retirement System and the Town Council to add Government Code Section 20516,
Employees Sharing Additional Cost, for Classic Local Police Members in the Los Gatos Police
Officers’ Association. ORDINANCE 2287
Lisa Velasco, Human Resources Director, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to adopt an ordinance between the Board of
Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Town
Council to add Government Code Section 20516, Employees Sharing Additional Cost,
for Classic Local Police Members in the Los Gatos Police Officers’ Association.
Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Other Business Item #8 – continued
8. Receive the Private Sector Arts Contribution Program Report and Direct the Preparation of
an Ordinance Designating One Percent of Building Valuation Costs of New Development for
Funding Public Arts.
Ryan Baker, Library Director, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Michael Miller, Arts and Culture Commission member
- Commented in support of moving forward with an ordinance.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Leonardis to direct the preparation of an ordinance with a fee
amount of two percent of building valuation. Failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Spector to direct the preparation of an ordinance and
ask the preparers to determine the fee with respect to the percentage of building
valuation. Seconded by Mayor Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Vice Mayor Jensen voting no.
9. Provide Direction Regarding the Town’s Priorities for its Annual Community Grants Program.
Ryan Baker, Library Director, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
- Commented on the proposal.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter and provided direction on each of the six discussion questions
contained in the staff report.
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COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Sayoc stated she attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
(SVCEA) meeting.
- Council Member Spector stated she attended the Council Policy Committee meeting.
- Mayor Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting.
- Vice Mayor Jensen stated she attended the Council Policy Committee.
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the SVCEA Finance Committee, the Emergency
Operating Area Council Committee, the VTA Capital Programs Committee, and the County
Supervisors meetings.
Manager Matters
- Town Manager Prevetti announced that Leadership Los Gatos applications are being
accepted through September 6, 2019.
Mayor Leonardis stated previous Town Attorney Mary Jo Levinger passed away and adjourned
the meeting in her honor.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Attest:
/s/Shelley Neis, Town Clerk