M04-07-2014
Town Council Meeting 4/21/14
Item #1a
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
APRIL 7, 2014
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday,
April 7, 2014, at 7:00 P.M.
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
Rebecca Armstrong led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to
participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Kevin Duggan, ICMA West Coast Regional Director, presented the ICMA Award for
outstanding service and leadership as President to Cal-ICMA to Town Manager Greg
Larson.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Joe Pirzynski stated he attended the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission retreat and the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors
meeting.
- Council Member Barbara Spector stated she attended the Planned Development Ad
Hoc Committee meeting and the Council Policy Committee meeting.
- Vice Mayor stated she attended the Housing Element Advisory Board meeting and
the West Valley Mayors meeting.
Manager Matters
- Introduced the new Assistant Town Manger/Community Development Director,
Laurel Privetti, who will be joining the Town on May 5.
- The next Housing Element Advisory Board meeting isThursday, April 10 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
- Recruitment has begun for student commissioner to serve on the Youth
Commission, Community and Senior Services Commission, and the Parks
Commission and the deadline to apply is May 9.
Did You Know...?
Shelayne Hammack, Project Manager, presented information on Keep Los Gatos
Beautiful month.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of:
a. March 17, 2014
b. March 24, 2014 Special Meeting
2. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of
territory designated as El Gato Lane No. 2, containing approximately .186 acres
located at 15540 El Gato Lane. APN 523-23-021. File# AN14-002
RESOLUTION 2014-021
Adopt resolution setting the date for consideration of reorganization of an
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uninhabited area designated as Blossom Hill Manor No.13, approximately .41
acres located at 16400 Lilac Lane. APN: 523-13-025. File# AN13-003
RESOLUTION 2014-022
4. PPW Job. 13-22 – Hillside Road Repair and Resurfacing Project 811-0007
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a certificate of acceptance and Notice of
Completion accepting the work on S. Miller Paving and authorize recording by
the Clerk Administrator
5. Tree Trimming – Various Town Parks 831-4603
a. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction contract with West
Coast Arborist, Inc. for the purpose of tree trimming in an amount not to
exceed $100,000
b. Authorize the Town Manager to extend this agreement annually, for up to
two years,with the unit pricing per the contract, based on budget
availability
6. PPW Job No. 13-28 – Retaining Wall Repairs Project 815-9930
a. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction contract with
Casey Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $332,163
b. Authorize staff to execute future change orders to the construction
contract as necessary in an amount not to exceed $40,000
Jeff Loughridge pulled Item #1b.
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Barbara Spector
by to approve consent
SecondedVice Mayor Marcia Jensen.
items #1a, 2--6. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Pulled Consent Item #1b.
Jeff Loughridge spoke on Item #1b regarding the Construction Activity Impact Mitigation
Fee.
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Consent Items – continued
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Diane McNutt
by to approve consent
SecondedCouncil Member Joe Pirzynski.
items #1b. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bryan Mekechuk
- Complimented Ronee Nassi of the Chamber of Commerce for the Leadership Los
Gatos program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Conditional Use Permit Application U-13-025. Project Location: 165 Los Gatos
Saratoga Road. Property Owner: Nicholas and Sueanne and Gera. Applicant:
Alexander Hult.
Consider a request to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit for a high turn
over restaurant (Hult’s) with beer and wine service to a quality restaurant with full
liquor service and to modify their hours of operation on property zoned C-2. APN
RESOLUTION 2014-022
529-04-083
Marni Moseley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Alexander Hult, applicant, spoke on the project.
Opened the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Ulf Vinneras
- Spoke in favor of the project.
David Guercio
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Sharon Mandell
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Cliff Olson
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Alexander Hult, applicant, addressed comments.
Closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
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Public Hearing Item #7 – continued
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Barbara Spector
by to make the
required findings in Attachment 1 and approve the Conditional Use
Permit U-13-025 as recommended by the Planning Commission;
adopt a resolution of approval with recommended conditions for a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to modify an existing CUP for a high
turnover sit down restaurant with beer and wine service to a quality
restaurant with full liquor service and to modify their hours of
SecondedVice Mayor Marcia Jensen.
operation. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
8. Zoning Ordinance Amendment A-13-04 and Town Code Amendment regarding
Live Entertainment. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos
a. Introduce Ordinance adopting amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning
Regulations) of the Town Code regarding entertainment
b. Introduce Ordinance to Chapter 3 (Amusements) of the Town Code
regarding a permit for live entertainment
c. Adopt a resolution to amend the Alcoholic Beverage Policy
Erwin Ordonez, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m.
Linda LeZotte
- Commented on the idea of a separate entertainment permit and the CUP, and the
definition of a bar.
Candace Fowler
- Spoke in favor of the permit on a case by case basis.
Chris Wiley
- Commented on a proactive code enforcement process.
Larry Arzie
- Commented on the parking intensification with an entertainment permit.
Jeff Loughridge
- Spoke in favor of separate processes that can be easily enforced.
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Public Hearing Item #8 – continued
Lee Quintana
- Commented on the enforcement wording in the policies.
Closed the Public Hearing at 8:39 p.m.
Recess at 8:39 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionVice Mayor Marcia Jensen
by to send the item to an ad
hoc committee appointed by the Mayor to look at the existing
Alcohol Policy (Exhibit A of Attachment 17 of the Desk Item) to
consider removing the requirement for a separate entertainment
process; consider adding or modifying definitions as patrons dine
today; consider what it means for an intensification of use when
these establishments are actually used verses by peak hour trips
and how those consequences are addressed; consider how best to
develop a responsive complaint process; consider time limits on
response from staff or police department; consider noise devices
that are available so the existing ordinance may be used to address
noise complaints; consider how Section 5 of the existing policy may
be modified for how many and what types of complaints trigger
enforcement; whether fines would be appropriate, what point would
consideration of revoking the permit be reached; and consider
modification of a conditional use permit (CUP) verses a separate
Seconded
application in the context of the existing policy. by
Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________________________
/s/ Shelley Neis, Interim Clerk Administrator
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