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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/18/2018
ITEM NO: 3
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2018
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
December 4, 2018, 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 Rob Rennie,
Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Isabella Burlinson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
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
Heard at the end of the meeting.
Council Matters
- Council Member Sayoc stated she wanted to raise awareness about several bills that will be
coming forward; particularly SB 50 which is a reiteration of SB 827 that proposes allowing
high density housing by right around transit stations.
- Council Member Spector commented on the proposed legislation and stated she attended
the holiday parade and tree lighting, and met with members of the community on a variety
of topics.
- Vice Mayor Jensen stated she will be attending an upcoming Association of Bay Area
Governments meeting regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s CASA
initiative and its recommendations to increase housing productions and address other
housing issues.
- Council Member Rennie stated he has attended several meetings with the public and city
of Morgan Hill regarding a proposed annexation in Morgan Hill to be discussed at the next
Local Agency Formation Commission meeting; Assembly Member Low’s Council
appreciation lunch, VTA Board Subcommittee Meeting on capital programs, and Silicon
Valley Clean Energy Authority Legislative Ad Hoc Committee; and participated in a phone
call regarding a grand jury inquiry.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2018
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Manager Matters
- Announced valet parking is available downtown during the holiday season.
- Announced there are no timelimits in municipal parking lots on Saturdays and.
- Announced the General Plan Advisory Committee meeting on December 11.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of November 20, 2018.
2. Accept Fiscal Year (FY) 2017/18 Status Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact
Fees.
3. Hazardous Vegetation Abatement (Weeds)
A. Adopt a resolution declaring hazardous vegetation (weeds) a public nuisance and
providing for their abatement. 2018-053
B. Set January 15, 2019 as the public hearing date for this annual program.
4. Review and approve the scope of services for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a
comprehensive parking study.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the Consent Items. Seconded by
Council Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Silva
- Commented on the interest of American Legion Post 99 to use the Town’s Tait Avenue
property as a meeting place.
Stu Lavatai
- Commented on how the American Legion Post 99 would benefit the Town.
Chris Wiley
- Commented on the need to work together as a Town.
Mark Trout
- Read a prayer and commented on the Bible.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. Approve an Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Town of Los Gatos
and the Town Attorney, and authorize salary and benefits budget adjustments in the
amount of $10,859 from estimates available FY 2018/19 operating revenues.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2018
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Lisa Velasco, Human Resources Director, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the recommendation contained in the
staff report. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
6. Consider proposed revisions to Council Policy 2-01: Town Agenda Format and Rules.
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Maria Ristow
- Commented on the proposed changes.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Spector to modify Policy 2-01 moving Council
Matters and Manager Matters to the end of the agenda and note that the Mayor
has the discretion to move any item on the agenda. Seconded by Council
Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. 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. Fence
Ordinance(s) continued from 10/16/18.
Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2018
DECEMBER 5, 2018
David Klinger
- Commented in support of the ordinance.
Ed Lambing, San Jose Water Company
- Commented on the proposed ordinance and suggested a compromise for utility companies.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sayoc to introduce the ordinance by title only to
amend chapter 6 and include provisions as discussed for specific emergency
precautions that are needed. Seconded by Vice Mayor Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Attest:
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Shelley Neis, Town Clerk