M02-18-2014
Town Council Meeting 3/3/14
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
February 18, 2014, at 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 [d][1])
Name of Cases:
Los Gatos Citizens for Responsible Development;
Lee Quintana vs. Town of Los Gatos
Los Gatos Citizens for Responsible Development;
John Shepardson, Andrew Wu vs. Town of Los Gatos
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Steven Leonardis, Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen, Council Member Joe
Pirzynski, Council Member Diane McNutt, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Karen Trolan led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Leonardis presented the Small Business, Big Applause commendation to Icing
on the Cake.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session as duly noted on
the agenda and there is no report.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Joe Pirzynski stated he attended the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission & Cities Association meetings.
- Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen stated she attended the VTA Policy Advisory Committee
meeting.
- Mayor Steve Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Sanitation District Board
of Directors and West Valley Solid Waste Advisory meetings, and the Silicon Valley
State of the Valley Conference.
Manager Matters
- Announced applications for the Arts and Culture Commission, Transportation and
Parking Commission, and the Housing Element Advisory Board are being accepted
until Noon, Friday March 7, with interviews and appointments on Monday, March 17.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of:
a. February 3, 2014
b. February 10, 2014 Special Meeting
2. Accept FY 2013/14 Second Quarterly Investment Report (October through
December 2013)
3. Accept FY 2012/13 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
4. Adoption of 2014-2016 Strategic Goals
5. Adopt resolution setting date for consideration of reorganization of an
uninhabited area designated as Englewood Avenue No. 10, approximately .58
acres, located at 16600 Englewood Avenue (APN: 532-08-056); File #AN-13-005
6. Intention to vacate right-of-way easement on Albright Way and Albright Court
and reserve a public utility easement and public service easement over the area
a. Adopt resolution of the intention to vacate public right-of-way easement on
Albright Way and Albright Court and reserve a public utility easement and
public service easement in the area
b. Set March 17, 2014 as a public hearing date for the consideration of vacation
Council Member Barbara Spector stated she would abstain from Item #1a due to her
absence at the meeting.
Council Member Barbara Spector pulled Item #6 from the consent calendar.
MOTION: MotionVice Mayor Marcia Jensen
by to approve consent items
SecondedCouncil Member Joe Pirzynski.
#1-5. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Council Member Barbara Spector
abstained from item #1a.
Pulled Item #6
Opened Public Comment at 7:25 p.m.
Reed Moulds
- Spoke on the vacation of the easement.
Margo Bradish
- Spoke on the vacation of the easement.
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Consent Item #6 – continued
John Shepardson
- Spoke on the value of the easement and the Albright initiative.
Closed Public Comments at 7:37 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Diane McNutt
by to accept Council
agenda report #6 and set March 17 as the public hearing date for
Amendment by Council Member
consideration of vacation.
Barbara Spector
that the Council report include what effect, if any,
would the approval of this abandonment have on the initiative, and
Seconded
staff to consider the value of use of the easement. by
Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Cheriel Jensen
- Spoke on concerns about the proposed Hwy 85 Express Lanes.
John Shepardson
- Spoke on the environmental benefits of white roofs.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. FY 2013/14 Mid-Year Budget Performance and Status Report – Six Months
Ending December 31, 2013
a. Accept FY 2013/14 Mid-Year Budget Performance and Status Report,
including FY 2013/14 Financial Projections
b. Authorize budget adjustments as recommended in the Second Quarter
Budget Performance Report
c. Authorize $150,000 in Capital Funding for expanded Interoperable Radio
Acquisition, creation of a Police Analyst and an additional one-time allocation
of $175,000 for FY 2014/15 Patrol Over-Strength Position.
Steve Conway, Finance Director and Jen Callaway, Finance and Budget Director,
presented the staff report.
Opened and Closed Public Comments at 8:25 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
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Other Business Item #7 – continued
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Joe Pirzynski
by to accept the FY
2013/14 Mid-Year Budget Performance and Status report, including
FY 2013/14 Financial projections; Authorize budget adjustments as
recommended in the second Quarter Budget Performance Report;
Authorize $150,000 in Capital Funding for expanded Interoperable
Radio Acquisition, creation of a Police Analyst, and an additional
one-time allocation of $175,000 in FY 2014/15 Budget for Patrol
SecondedMayor Steven Leonardis.
Over-Strength Position. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
8. Update on Conditional Use Permit Complaint Process
Sandy Baily, Director of Community Development, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comments at 8:46 p.m.
Jeff Loughridge
- Spoke on the CUP process.
Lee Quintana
- Spoke on the CUP process.
Patti Elliott
- Spoke on the CUP process.
Closed Public Comments at 8:54 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionVice Mayor Marcia Jensen
by to direct staff to provide the
modification/revocation process for approved CUPs on the Town’s
website; to include a code complaint form and instructions of how
the public can bring action or cause the Planning Commission to
bring action on a CUP; to provide response to complainant within
two weeks; to require evaluation of an entire CUP rather than
selected issues; to provide the Planning Commission with clear
direction that it is in its discretion to set a time period for review,
and that the time period and type of CUP subject to review be set
on a case-by-case basis; and direct staff to provide information on
Seconded
opportunities for limiting CUPs running with the land. by
Council Member Barbara Spector.
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VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
9. Discussion and direction regarding a Town-initiated ballot measure pertaining to
development at Albright Way
Greg Larson, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment at 9:02 p.m.
Cecil Anison
- Spoke against the Albright initiative.
Jeff Loughridge
- Spoke in favor of a Town sponsored initiative.
Amy Dee
- Spoke on Netflix’s timing concerns.
John Shepardson
- Spoke in favor of a Town sponsored initiative.
Sean Welch
- Spoke on the Albright initiative.
Brent Ventura
- Spoke against the Albright initiative.
Andy Wu
- Spoke against the Albright initiative.
Lee Quintana
- Spoke against the Albright initiative.
Margo Bradish
- Addressed comments on the Albright initiative.
Closed Public Comment at 10:00 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionMayor Steven Leonardis
by to nominate an ad hoc
committee to explore the option of putting a competing initiative on
SecondedCouncil Member Barbara Spector.
the ballot. by
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VOTE: Motionpassed 3/2. Council Members Diane McNutt and Joe
Pirzynski voting no.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________________________
/s/ Shelley Neis, Interim Clerk Administrator
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