4 - Recreational Use along Los Gatos CreekMEETING DATE: 11/07/11
ITEM NO: V '
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2011
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: RECREATIONAL USE ALONG LOS GATOS CREEK
AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an amendment to a lease agreement with the Santa
Clara Valley Water District.
BACKGROUND:
In 1994, the Town entered into a lease agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
(SCVWD) for the purpose of constructing and operating sections of trail at various locations
along Los Gatos Creek. The Los Gatos Creek Trail through SCVWD property is open to the
public through a joint use agreement with the Santa Clara County Parks Department. The
SCVWD also owns a larger parcel that is bounded by Highway 85, Winchester Blvd., and the
Aventino/Netflix development. This larger parcel functions mainly as a materials storage yard.
Recently, the Sobrato Development Corporation, owner of the Aventino/Netflix property, has
expressed a desire to provide direct access to the creek trail through the SCVWD property, as
required by the original development approval. Town staff, SCVWD, County Parks, and
Sobrato have all agreed conceptually to the additional access point. However, in order for this to
be formally agreed upon, the Town must amend the existing agreement to allow for access across
the SCVWD materials yard portion of the property.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has worked with the SCVWD to develop an amendment to the existing agreement that
would provide the additional access as requested by Sobrato. The additional access will require
the construction of approximately 30 feet of asphalt trail and a gate where the trail leads into the
PREPARED BY: TODD CAPURSO
Director of Parks and Public Wor s
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Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Finance
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OCTOBER 28, 2011
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: RECREATIONAL USE ALONG LOS GATOS CREEK
DISCUSSION (con't):
Aventino development. The cost of these improvements will be funded by developer fees and
tenant contributions.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recointnends that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute an amendment
to the original lease agreement to allow for the additional trail access. The original lease
agreement is scheduled to terminate in 2014.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This agreement is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required at this
time. CEQA clearance may be required prior to construction of the trail segment and will be
addressed at that time as appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the Town to amend the lease agreement with the Santa Clara Valley
Water District. The costs for the improvements will be funded with the use of developer fees
and tenant contributions, and will be addressed in a future budget action through Council, if
required.