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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/16/2018
ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2018
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October
2, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis, Council Member Marcia Jensen,
Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Franklin Zhou led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session on September 19, 2018
and there is no report.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Spector stated she attended the Council Finance Committee meeting and
the Town Council/Planning Commission Joint Study Session on October 1st.
- Council Member Sayoc stated she attended the Town Council/Planning Commission Joint
Study Session on October 1st, the State Assembly District event, and the Youth Park Day.
- Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Town Council/Planning Commission Joint Study
Session on October 1st, the Youth Park Day, the Cities Association Transportation and
Sustainability sub-committee meetings, the West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting,
the Art in the Council Chambers (AICC) reception, the welcome for the new Los Gatos-
Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) superintendent, and an urban planning
class for public officials; and he and Town Manager Prevetti met with the LGSUHSD
superintendent.
- Vice Mayor Leonardis stated he had nothing to report.
- Council Member Jensen stated she attended the Council Policy Committee meeting.
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OCTOBER 3, 2018
Manager Matters
- Announced the Library will be closed Monday, October 8th for maintenance.
- Announced the Arts and Culture Commission released the RFP (Request for Proposals) for
the Gateway Art Project.
- Announced recruitment is ongoing for all Boards, Commissions, and Committees and the
deadline is Friday, October 26, interviews are scheduled for November 6th.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of September 18, 2018.
2. Approve Closed Session minutes of September 19, 2018.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Cuschieri
Horton Architects for project design in an amount not to exceed $149,000 for PPW
project 821-2302, Building Replacement at the Corporation Yard.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to purchase two vehicles from Downtown Ford Sales in an
amount not to exceed $111,360.
5. Adopt a resolution approving the final map for Tract No. 10468 – 15215 Shannon Road
and approving the request to add the name “Rock Ridge Road” to the Town’s Official
Street Names List to be used at the development site. RESOLUTION 2018-047
6. Town Code Amendment Application A-17-002. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos.
Consider amendments to Chapter 6 (Buildings and Building Regulations) and Chapter 29
(Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding Fences, Hedges, and Walls.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Jensen to approve the Consent Items. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Silva
- Commented that the American Legion Post 99 has lost their lease and is interested in
working with the Town to find a location, possibly the Forbes Mill or Tait Museum.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. PPW Job Number 821-2008 Energy Efficiency Upgrades Town-Wide.
1. Approve a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos making findings
dispensing with the formal bidding requirements per the California Government Code
Sections 4217.10-4217.18 and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Energy
Services Agreement with Syserco, Inc. for the design, installation, and commissioning of
HVAC and Lighting improvements at various Town facilities for a total project cost not to
exceed $1,664,358. RESOLUTION 2018-048
2. Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute necessary agreements to
participate in PG&E On Bill Financing in the amount of $1,439,995.
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OCTOBER 3, 2018
Public Hearing Item #7 – continued
3. Authorize a budget adjustment recognizing revenue from PG&E on bill financing in the
amount of $1,439,995.
4. Authorize the reallocation of funds from various energy efficiency projects to PPW job
number 821-2008 in the amount of $258,354.
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff rep ort.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Jensen to approve the staff recommendations
contained in the staff report. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. Discuss and provide direction regarding potential regulations for short-term rentals (STRs).
Holly Zappala, Management Analyst, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Maria Ristow
- Commented in support of regulating STRs.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Jensen to send the matter to the Policy Committee
with the following input from Council on what information should be brought
back to the full Council for discussion: 1) why are other local jurisdictions not
allowing STRs; 2) how best to utilize the Town's limited resources; 3) community
outreach beyond the routine advertising; 4) does it compete with housing needs;
5) what are secondary effects; 6) establish parameters in expectation of revenue
and what would it be; 7) consider density and number of days a year rentals are
allowed; and 8) fairness issue for hotel guests. Seconded by Council Member
Sayoc.
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OCTOBER 3, 2018
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
9. Review and discuss disposition strategies for 4 New York Avenue and provide direction on
preferred outcomes.
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Other Business Item #9 – continued
Opened Public Comment.
Melissa Toren, KCAT Executive Director
- Commented on the proposed use by KCAT.
Anne Robinson Roley
- Commented on her proposal to provide a wellness center at the property for youth and
adults.
Michael Grove, Superintendent of Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD)
- Commented on the District's interest in the property and the security concerns if another
organization was to use the property.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Spector to give Town staff and LGSUHSD the
opportunity to discuss the potential sale or lease of the property before moving
forward with any other proposals. Seconded by Council Member Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Attest:
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Shelley Neis, Town Clerk Administrator