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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/02/2023 ITEM NO: 1
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in-person and utilizing
teleconferencing means on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes
(participated remotely under the Brown Act), Council Member Rob Moore (participated
remotely under the Brown Act), Council Member Rob Rennie.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Fisher Math Team led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session on April 11, 2023 to
discuss the items duly noted on the closed session agenda and there was no reportable action.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters
- Vice Mayor Badame stated she attended two Democracy Tent meetings, the Conceptual
Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) meeting, and the Finance Commission meeting
as an observer.
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO) meeting as a Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council board member and the Silicon
Valley Clean Energy Authority Board meeting; chaired the Valley Transportation Authority
(VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meeting; and attended the Cities Association Board
meeting, Cities Association Legislative Action Committee meeting as an alternate, and the
Finance Commission meeting.
- Council Member Moore stated he was awarded the Ally of the Year by Bay Area Municipal
Elections Committee (BAMEC), attended a West Valley Muslim Association Ramadan Iftar
celebration, the West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) meeting, was interviewed by the
Los Gatos High School Paper with Mayor Ristow, met with Senator Josh Becker, together
with the Mayor met with District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, and attended a Democracy
Tent meeting.
- Council Member Hudes stated he had no meetings to report.
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Council Matters – continued
- Mayor Ristow stated in addition the meetings and events already stated, she attended a
press conference regarding distracted driving month, met with District 9 Councilmember
Pam Foley with Council Member Moore, attended a Valley Water Commission meeting,
commented on the upcoming Valley Water Board Budget Work Study Session, and
attended a CDAC meeting and a Finance Commission meeting.
Manager Matters
- Announced a community workshop regarding the Town Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Plan will be held via Zoom this Thursday on 6:00 p.m. and asked the individuals interested
in attending to RSVP to Manager@losgatosca.gov.
- Announced Spring into Green will be held on April 23, 2023, at Town Plaza Park at 10 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. and invited all to attend.
- Announced a community workshop regarding Military Equipment will be held at 3:00 p.m.
on April 26, 2023 in the Library Technology Room.
- Announced National Library Week is next week and invited all to attend a craft activity on
April 25 at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate.
- Announced the Planning Commission will hear proposed Town Code changes to improve
economic vitality and streamline the permitting process and amendments to the Story Pole
Policy on April 26 during the regular meeting.
- Announced the Adult Board and Commission recruitment is underway and applications are
due May 26 at 4:00 p.m. to the Clerk’s Office.
- Announced the Youth Commission recruitment is also underway and applications are due
April 28 at 4:00 p.m. and more information can be found at Clerk Department webpage.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Draft Minutes of the April 3, 2023 Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Draft Minutes of the April 4, 2023 Town Council Meeting.
3. Approve Draft Minutes of the April 11, 2023 Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
4. Adopt a Resolution Describing Improvements and Directing the Preparation of the Town
Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24 for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts
No. 1 and 2. RESOLUTION 2023-014
5. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, Amending Planned
Development Ordinance 2172 Relative to the Maximum Residence Size Allowed on Lot 14
and the Maximum Average Residence Size Allowed in the Shannon Valley Ranch
Subdivision and Repealing Ordinance 2172 for the Shannon Valley Ranch Subdivision at
Shannon and Hicks Roads (Shannon Oaks and Mountain Laurel Lanes) on Property Zoned
HR-5:PD. APN: 567-24-023. This Request for Modification of a Planned Development
Ordinance is not Considered a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Planned Development Ordinance Application PD-22-001. Location: 300 Mountain Laurel
Lane. PROPERTY OWNER: Bright Smile Dental Office Defined Benefit Plan. APPLICANT:
Kunling Wu, Trustee. ORDINANCE 2338
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Consent Items - continued
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Notice of Completion and Certificate of
Acceptance for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Storm Drain Improvements – 62 Ellenwood
Avenue Project (CIP No. 816-0420), Completed by Casey Construction, and Authorize the
Town Clerk to File for Recordation.
7. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report (February 2023).
8. Authorize a Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the amount of $750,000 from
Available American Rescue Plan Act Proceeds to the Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction Project
(CIP No. 812-0130).
9. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $28,000 to
Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Funds.
10. Adopt a Resolution to Set a Date for Consideration of the Reorganization of an Uninhabited
Area Designated as Stephenie Lane No. 4, Approximately 0.53 Acres on Property Pre-Zoned
R-1:8. APN 523-25-034. Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3):
Common Sense Exemption. Annexation Application AN22-003. Project Location: 15974
Stephenie Lane. Property Owner/Applicant: Ron and Daphne Watson. RESOLUTION 2023-
015
11. Annual Street Repair and Resurfacing Project (CIP No. 811-9901):
a. Award and Execute a Construction Agreement with Pavement Coating Company in an
Amount Not to Exceed $3,341,090; and
b. Authorize Staff to Execute Change Orders in an Amount Not to Exceed Fifteen Percent
of the Contract Award Amount.
12. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Restroom at the Adult Recreation Center (CIP No.
821-2601):
a. Reject All Bids Received and Opened on March 24, 2023 for the Project; and
b. Authorize the Town Manager to Re-Bid the Project with a Revision to a Contractor
License Requirement.
13. Approve an Amendment to the Town Employee Association (TEA) Salary Schedule to
Establish a New Classification Title and Salary Range for Librarian II and to Amend the
Classification Title of Librarian to Librarian I.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to approve consent items 1-13. Seconded by
Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Zanardi
- Commented on freedom of expression.
Ron Meyer
- Commented on accountability and the Town of Los Gatos policies and procedures.
Lee Quintana
- Commented on the Code of Conduct policy and requested the Town Council agendize it for
a future meeting.
Lynley Hogan
- Stated a verbal complaint against the Mayor.
OTHER BUSINESS 14. Consider the Following Actions for the Shannon Road Pedestrian and Bikeway
Improvements Project (CIP No. 813-0218):
a. Approve the Plans and Specifications;
b. Authorize Advertising the Project for Bid Contingent on Receiving Caltrans
Authorization;
c. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Consulting
Services Agreement with ActiveWayz Engineering for Additional Engineering Services
During Bid, Award, and Construction in an Amount of $25,238, Resulting in a Total
Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $196,709;
d. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an Amount of $133,380 from available
Traffic Mitigation Funds;
e. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an Amount of $200,000 from Available
Funds in Fund 461 CIP #816-0420;
f. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an Amount of $60,000 from Available
Funds in CIP #813-0221;
g. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an Amount of $231,524 from Available
Funds in CIP #813-0231; and
h. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an Amount of $219,772 from Available
Funds in CIP #811-9902.
Nicolle Burnham, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Maria Gerst
- Requested the Council not approve a design until the residents have a chance to
understand the changes.
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Other Business Item #14 – continued
Cheri Finalle
- Commented on concerns with the project and requested the plan be revised to include
additional green space.
Helen and Jimmy Sun
- Commented on including additional green space in the proposed plans, stated concerns
with excessive buffers.
Andrew Horowitz
- Commented on concerns with the project and funding, and requested the plan include
additional greenery.
Mark Bony
- Commented on concerns with the project and requested the project be rescoped to better
fit the neighborhood.
Jeff Thompson
- Commented in support of the item.
Ted Moorhead
- Commented on safety concerns and requested additional transparency on the project.
Gillian Verga
- Commented in support of the item.
Bill Elhers
- Commented in support of the item.
Wendy Riggs, Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Safe Routes to School (SR2S)
- Commented in support of the item, requested the removal of the porkchop right turn onto
Los Gatos Boulevard.
Ali Miano
- Commented in support of the item.
Maddon Hoh-Choi, student
- Commented in support of the item.
Bill Highstreet
- Commented on concerns of funding and fiscal sustainability.
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Other Business Item #14 – continued
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Moore to authorize the Town Manager to execute the
second amendment to the consulting services agreement with ActiveWayz
Engineering for additional engineering services during bid, award, and construction
in an amount of $25,238, resulting in a total agreement amount not to exceed
$196,709; return the Shannon Road Pedestrian and Bikeway improvements project
to staff with direction to revise the design to minimize large asphalt buffers, remove
parking spaces, add trees wherever possible; organize a community meeting; and
prioritize returning this item to Council in as much of a timely manner as possible in
order to maintain the grant funding. AMENDMENT: to hold the community meeting
on-site with the residents. Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Ristow to authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an amount
of $133,380 from available Traffic Mitigation Funds; authorize an Expenditure
Budget Transfer in an amount of $200,000 from available funds in Fund 461 CIP
#816-0420; authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an amount of $60,000 from
available funds in CIP #813-0221; authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an
amount of $231,524 from available funds in CIP #813-0231; and authorize an
Expenditure Budget Transfer in an amount of $219,772 from available funds in CIP
#811-9902. Seconded by Council Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-2 by a roll call vote. Council Member Hudes and Vice Mayor
Badame voted no.
Recess at 9:35
Reconvene at 9:45 p.m.
15. Provide Direction for the Potential Disposition and Use of Calfhill Court (APN 529-21-034).
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the item.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
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Other Business Item #15 – continued
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Moore to direct staff to assess at a high level the
feasibility of affordable housing at Calfhill Court to see if it is possible. Seconded by
Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-1 by a roll call vote. Council Member Rennie voted no.
16. Provide Direction for the Potential Disposition and Use of 224 W. Main Street (APN 510-44-
069).
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated that due to two Council Members participating
remotely and Mayor Ristow recusing herself based on her proximity to the property, staff
recommends the Council make a motion to continue the item to a subsequent meeting and
further recommends that Mayor Ristow recuses herself from voting on the motion to continue
the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to reopen the public hearing on item #15.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Opened public comment on item #15.
Lee Quintana
- Commented on concerns of the topography of the site and made suggestion for the
possible sale of the property.
Closed Public Comment on item #15.
Opened Public Comment on item #16.
Kathryn Hedges
- Commented on possible affordable housing use.
Closed public hearing on item #16.
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Other Business Item #16 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to continue the item to a subsequent date
determined by staff. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1 by a roll call vote. Council Member Ristow recused.
17. Rescission of Planning Commissioner Censure.
Council Member Moore recused himself due to his relationship with the Planning
Commissioner and exited the meeting.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the item.
Opened Public Comment.
Michelle Lee
- Commented in support of Kylie Clark and rescinding the censure.
Ali Miano, Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented in support of Kylie Clark and rescinding the censure.
Max Mautner
- Commented in support of the item.
James Dunlay
- Commented on concerns with Kylie Clark’s letter to HCD.
Kerri Dunlay
- Commented on concerns with Kylie Clark’s actions.
Joe Rodgers
- Commented on concerns and requested an independent attorney review this item.
Kathryn Hedges, Showing Up For Racial Justice
- Commented on concerns with the censure.
Karen Rubio, Plant Based Advocates and Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented in support of Kylie Clark and rescinding the censure.
Maddon Hoh-Choi, student
- Commented in support of Kylie Clark and rescinding the censure.
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Other Business Item #17 – continued
Shilpi Agarwal, ACLU of Northern California
- Commented in support of the item and explained why the ACLU reached out to
Commissioner Clark after learning of the censure.
Ron Meyer
- Commented on concerns with the letter Kylie Clark sent to HCD.
Karen Delaney
- Commented on concerns with emails sent by the Vice Mayor regarding the letter sent by
Kylie Clark to the HCD.
Seema Patel
- Commented in support of rescinding the censure of Kylie Clark.
Evan Adams
- Commented on freedom of speech and stated support for rescinding the censure.
Karen Tkach Tuzman
- Commented on historical events and stated support of rescinding the censure of Kylie
Clark.
Elly Hudson
- Commented on freedom of speech and stated support of rescinding the censure of Kylie
Clark.
Brian Bernasconi
- Commented in support of Kylie Clark and rescinding the censure.
Lee Quintana
- Commented in support rescinding the censure and requested an apology to Kylie Clark.
K T
- Commented in support rescinding the censure and requested an apology to Kylie Clark.
Kim Clark
- Commented in support of rescinding the censure of Kylie Clark.
Tamela Fish
- Commented in support of rescinding the censure of Kylie Clark.
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Other Business Item #17 – continued
Jeff Suzuki, Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented in support Kylie Clark and rescinding the censure.
Quinn Morgan
- Commented in support of rescinding the censure of Kylie Clark.
Nika Sabouri
- Commented in support Kylie Clark’s freedom of speech.
Alexander Melendez
- Commented in support of rescinding the censure and requested an apology to
Commissioner Clark.
Elizabeth Conlan
- Commented in support of the item.
Andrew Siegler, Showing Up for Racial Justice
- Commented in support of rescinding the censure and requested an apology to
Commissioner Clark.
Kinsely Lee, Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented in support of rescinding the censure of Kylie Clark.
Jane
- Commented on concerns with the letter Kylie Clark sent to HCD.
Kylie Clark
- Commented on her experience and requested Council rescind the censure.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to extend the meeting to 12:30 a.m. Seconded by
Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1 by a roll call vote. Council Member Moore recused.
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Other Business Item #17 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to extend the meeting to 12:40 a.m. Seconded by
Mayor Ristow. (Motion was made during discussion of motion below.)
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1 by a roll call vote. Council Member Moore recused.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to rescind the censure of Commissioner Clark.
AMENDMENT: to investigate Ms. Clark for potential conflict of interest and bias to
the same standard to which all Council Members and appointees are held to,
conducted by independent outside Counsel and provided to the Town Council for
further consideration, if appropriate; and staff will investigate all other Planning
Commission Members for conflict of interest starting with the Fair Political Practices
Economic Disclosure Form 700s. Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-0-1-1 by a roll call vote. Council Member Moore recused; Vice
Mayor Badame abstained.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk