M 11-12-02-Special-Architectural Review Process and Housing ElementTOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
November 12, 2002/Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110
East Main Street, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2002, in special joint session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Sandy Decker, Steve Glickman,
Joe Pirzynski, and Mayor/Chairman Randy Attaway.
Absent:Steven Blanton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION (XX.28)
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this
evening’s meeting, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, regarding Public Employee
Performance Evaluation concerning the Town Manager. Council concluded this item and will
take action on a future public agenda.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding Conference with Legal Counsel
regarding Existing Litigation concerning Joel W. Dubray, et al. vs. City of Dublin, et al, Superior
Court of Alameda County, Action 2002057128. Council gave direction and there was no
reportable action taken.
STATUS REPORT ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS (01.31)
Council Comments:
Council commended the work involved with this program and supported the efforts to work with
the applicants needs and the community’s issues noting that the Planning Department was
continuing to work on improvements throughout its development review processes. Council
requested updates on the progress of these improvements to be reviewed at its next retreat with
the Planning Commission.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to accept the status report on the
Architectural Review Process. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton absent.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers this evening.
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GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT/RESOLUTION 2002-178/PUBLIC HEARING (02.38)
Mayor Attaway announced that this was the time and place so noted for public hearing to
consider a revised Housing Element of the General Plan for the Town of Los Gatos. No
significant environmental impacts have been identified as a result of this project, and a Negative
Declaration is recommended. General Plan Amendment GP-02-01. Negative Declaration ND-
02-03. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
Bud Lortz, Community Development Director, gave an overview of the work that has been done
to prepare the revised Housing Element of the General Plan. He spoke of meeting the State
requirements in order to achieve compliance and certification.
Melanie Schaffer-Frietas, Planning Consultant, gave an overview of the Housing Element
update process and issues involved with compliance with State Law.
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Chris Ray, Board Member for Project Match, supplies Senior Group Residences within this
program. They develop single family homes into efficient and cost effective affordable housing
for seniors with low incomes. This program keeps seniors in neighborhood settings, reduces
loneliness issues, strengthens socialization opportunities, offers case management services, and
helps keep seniors independent for as long as possible.
Bob Campbell, Executive Director for Project Match, spoke of partnerships with local
jurisdictions foundations, housing trusts, and private donations. They locate bargain homes in
the community and re-hab them for the needs of the program and participants.
Bill Hirschman, asked Council to make a commitment to making affordable housing more
available in our community and to discontinue attempts to circumvent the States mandates for
municipalities to plan for and supply affordable housing in their jurisdictions.
No one else from the audience addressed this subject.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Council Comments:
Mrs. Decker spoke of the work that has been done over the years in support of these programs so
that the Town is in compliance with the State mandates. Mr. Lortz explained the process that has
been followed and noted issues that would be addressed to make the process more easily
followed.
Mr Pirzynski spoke of the senior community and of being aware of the changing demographics
and the ability to keep abreast of these figures. Mr. Lortz explained the issues that are being
studied by the Community Development Department in the attempt to keep a current portfolio of
available affordable housing units in both the purchasable and rental programs.
Motion be Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to close the public hearing. Carried by a
vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton absent.
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GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT/RESOLUTION 2002-178/PUBLIC HEARING/CONT.
Motion by Mr. Attaway, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, that Council finds the Housing Element
Update is internally consistent with the General Plan, making the Negative Declaration and
adopting Resolution 2002-178 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE LOS GATOS GENERAL PLAN BY
ADOPTING THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-02-01 AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION 1997-56. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Blanton absent.
COUNCIL MATTERS (03.28)
Newly elected Council Members:
Mayor Attaway congratulated the winners of the election who are Mr. Pirzynski, Ms McNutt and
Mr. Wasserman.
Flag Poles in the Town Plaza:
Mayor Attaway noted that the subject of the newly placed flag poles in the Town Plaza would be
placed on a future agenda for further Council discussion and consideration.
MANAGER MATTERS (04.28)
DOWNTOWN STREET REPAIR PLANS FOR SANTA CRUZ AVENUE (04.41)
John Curtis, Public Works Director, discussed the option of an interim street resurfacing project
between Main and Elm and asked Council’s consideration as to how to proceed given the business
community’s support and good weather.
Council Consensus to move forward with the project after the holiday season. Council would
also like staff to work closely with the business community on the timing of the project.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Attaway closed this evening’s meeting at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST
Petra Baker
Deputy Town Clerk
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