M 06-02-03TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
June 2, 2003/Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos met in the
Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2003, in
joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski,
Mike Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Sandy Decker.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION (XX.28)
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding Pending Litigation concerning the claim of CSAA
(Subrogation - Valerie Waagen). There was no reportable action taken.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiator Gary Rogers,
Town Human Resources Director, regarding negotiations with the following employee groups:
TEA; AFSCME; POA; Confidential; and Management. There was no reportable action taken.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.28)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept and file informational
report regarding currently scheduled public hearings. Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (02.31)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept and file informational
report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department completed by April 30, 2003.
Carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SCHEDULE (03.28)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council amend Town
Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Schedule adding June 30, 2003 Town Hall in the
Neighborhood meeting and moving the adoption of resolution approving the 2003-2008 Capital
Improvement Program and Redevelopment Agency Budget; and the 2003-2004 Operating Budget
scheduled for June 16, 2003 Council Meeting to June 2, 2003 Council meeting; and approve the
Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Schedule for 2003-2004 Fiscal Year. Carried
unanimously.
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COUNCIL CALENDAR OF MEETINGS (04.28)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept the June 2003, and
July 2003, Town’s Calendar of Meetings. Carried unanimously.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/APRIL-MAY 2003 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council ratify the check register for
the payroll of April 13, 2003 through April 26, 2003, paid on May 2, 2003, and April 27, 2003
through May 10, 2003 paid on May 16, 2003 in the amount of $1,105,838.67. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/MAY 2003 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on May 2, 2003, May 9, 2003, May 16, 2003 and
May 23, 2003 in the amount of $963,822.24. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2003 (07A.V)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council approve the Minutes of May
5, 2003, Regular Joint Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted. Carried
unanimously.
MINUTES OF MAY 19, 2003 (07B.V)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council approve the Minutes of May
19, 2003, Regular Joint Town Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting for the Preliminary Budget
Hearings as submitted. Carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT (08.02)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council accept and file informational
reports submitted by the Treasurer to the Council for the months ended February 28, 2003 and
March 31, 2003. Carried unanimously.
OPERATING BUDGET 2003-04/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 2003-08/RESO 2003-60 (09A.09)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-60
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING FISCAL YEAR
2003-2004 OPERATING BUDGET; AND FY’S 2003-2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN; AND CARRY FORWARD APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER APPROVED
ADJUSTMENTS RELATING TO MEET AND CONFER PROCESS, MANAGEMENT
COMPENSATION PLAN, AND MINOR CORRECTIONS. Carried unanimously.
GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT/FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004/RESOLUTION 2003-61 (10.09)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-61
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING THE 2003-2004
FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried
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unanimously.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT & PRESERVE
BOUNDARY EXTENSION TO SAN MATEO COUNTYCOAST/RESOLUTION 2003-62 (11.33)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-62
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUPPORTING THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PROPOSED BOUNDARY
EXTENSION TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY COAST TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE
AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 0232/BELGATOS PARK RESTROOM RENOVATIONS/RESOLUTION 2003-63 (12.24)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-63
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO “TICON” FOR PROJECT 0232 - BELGATOS PARK
RESTROOM RENOVATIONS. Carried unanimously.
MOBILE CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION UNIT/DONATION/RESOLUTION 2003-64 (13.42)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-64
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ACCEPT A $6,179.50 DONATION FROM THE LOS GATOS POLICE
FOUNDATION OF AN ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER FOR USE AS A MOBILE CRIME
SCENE INVESTICATION UNIT. Carried unanimously.
PROJECT 0233B/SANTA CRUZ AVE/ELECTRICAL/RESOLUTIONS 2003-65 & 2003-15RD
(14.24)
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council/Agency adopt Resolution
2003-65 & 2003-15RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REJECTING
BIDS FOR PROJECT O233B SANTA CRUZ AVENUE ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Carried unanimously.
MAYOR’S STATEMENT (XX.28)
Mayor Decker welcomed the Council and audience and explained how she would like the tone of
the Town meetings to proceed during the year. She spoke of a community that has been able to
display respect for one another, to deliberate the business of the Town in an informed manner, and
to accept and act upon the decisions made at public and open meetings. She noted that all of our
residents deserve our respect and the respect of each other. She asked for and said she expects that
the visitors to these Council Chambers will recognize and uphold these principles of respect and
courtesy for one another. The Mayor noted that disruptive behavior would not be tolerated, nor
allowed to interfere with these community meetings held in the spirit of cooperative and interactive
government. She reaffirmed her desire to encourage respect and dignity within these chambers.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (XX.28)
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Ray Davis spoke concerning the limitations placed on his verbal communications with Council, did
not agree with the process for the formation of the Economic Development Roundtable, and noted
that he would be moving shortly.
Shirley Henderson thanked Council for having the fountain in the plaza left on in the evenings.
Doug McNeil thanked Council for its support in pursuing the Safe Routes to Schools Grants and
also for the improvements completed at the Winchester and Daves intersection.
Millie Bernstein spoke of tree trimming, being done by PG&E’s contractors on Rinconada Oaks
Court which she believes is not being supervised correctly.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS CONT. (XX.28)
Street work on Rochin Terrace:
The following neighbors spoke to Council on the condition of their street after the recent slurry seal
overcoat was put down. They requested that an asphalt overlay be installed. Staff addressed the
concerns and noted the work that was planned to improve the present condition of the street.
Anne-Louise Vernon
Diane Ryan
Karl Ryan
Jeff Takeuchi
Lauren Swanson
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2003-66/HEARING (17A.26)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year
2003-2004 in the Landscaping and Lighting District #1 - Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone - and
confirming diagram and assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the hearing.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-66
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 - BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE - AND
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2003-67/HEARING (17B.26)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year
2003-2004 in the Landscaping and Lighting District #1 - Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone - and
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confirming diagram and assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the hearing.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-67
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 - KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE -
AND CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2003-68/HEARING (17C.26)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year
2003-2004 in the Landscaping and Lighting District #1 - Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone - and
confirming diagram and assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the hearing.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-83
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 - SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE -
AND CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2003-69/HEARING (17D.26)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year
2003-2004 in the Landscaping and Lighting District #1 - Vasona Heights Benefit Zone - and
confirming diagram and assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the hearing.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-69
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 - VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE - AND
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
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HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #1/RESO 2003-70 HEARING (17E.26)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year
2003-2004 in the Landscaping and Lighting District #1 - Hillbrook Benefit Zone - and confirming
diagram and assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the hearing.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-70
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 - HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE - AND
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE/L&L DISTRICT #2/RESO 2003-71/HEARING (17F.26)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
adopting Resolution of Intention for Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year
2003-2004 in the Landscaping and Lighting District #2 - Gemini Court Benefit Zone - and
confirming diagram and assessments.
There was no one from the audience to speak on this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the hearing.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Glickman, that Council adopt Resolution 2003-71
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #2 - GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE - AND
CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
SAN BENITO AVENUE 546/RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION/APPEAL (18.15)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider an
appeal of the Planning Commission denying a request to demolish a pre-1941 single family
residence and to construct a new residence which will exceed the floor area ratio on a non-
conforming property zoned R-1D. Architecture and Site Application S-02-013. Property Location:
546 San Benito Avenue. Property Owner/Appellant: Darren Carroll. Applicant: Derek Van Alstine
Residential Design.
The following people from the audience supported this proposal:
Darren Carroll, owner and appellant, gave the history of the project and the efforts he has gone
through to address the Planning Commission’s requests to reduce size and mass; consider the
privacy of neighbors with the use of non functional bathroom windows; keep close to the FAR,
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noting that eight other homes on this block exceed the FAR guidelines; and make room for off street
parking with garage and driveway.
Derek VanAlstine, Architect, believes the Planning Commission erred by not listening to the
reasons given and hearing the overwhelming support of the neighborhood. He believes that all the
questions and concerns addressed in the letters of review have been answered in the present design.
Jackie Hopkins, neighbor, supported the project.
Thomas Schamadan, neighbor, spoke of the plans and a neighborhood that lives, prospers and
evolves and was pleased with the garage that would take the cars off the narrow street.
Bret Starr, neighbor, spoke of the need to improve the empty, unkempt lots for the residents that
have made their home in this neighborhood.
Richard Katz, neighbor, spoke of the support from the residents and the need for a garage to
remove some cars from the streets and does not believe the Planning Commission is protecting this
neighborhood with its present efforts and decisions.
Anthony Bedame, neighbor, supports the plans and the garage because of the no parking and tight
parking on this street and the great need for off street parking.
Barbara Franza, neighbor, long time resident of the street believes the plan is good and beneficial
to the neighborhood.
Bill Hopps, neighbor, living across from the proposal, asked Council to do what was right for this
neighborhood and approve the project.
Clay Goodman, neighbor, supported the project.
HEARINGS CONTINUED
SAN BENITO AVENUE 546/RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION/APPEAL CONTINUED (18.15)
Speakers continued:
Steve Lopes, neighbor, long time resident supports the project with the garage which will improve
the parking situation and he also supports the Mediterranean style which is reflected throughout the
homes in this neighborhood.
Leslie Melnon, neighbor, spoke of vandalism in this neighborhood due in part to some of the run
down properties and asked Council to approve so that the property can be an upgraded support to
this residential community.
Ann Whyte, neighbor, supports the proposal.
Vickie Meyer, neighbor, strongly supported the project.
Jo Hood, neighbor, believes the proposed home will be a great benefit to the neighborhood in its
appearance and its availability of off street parking.
Mr. Carroll and Mr. VanAlstine offered closing statements in support of the proposal.
There was no one else from the audience to address this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the public hearing.
Council Comments:
Council spoke of the dedicated hard work of the Planning Commission and the Town’s consultant
concerning this project. Council noted the great improvements made by the applicant addressing
size, mass and details, and noted the fact that the site lines proceed up the hill. Council supported a
plan which would take cars off the street and agrees that this benefit allows for exceeding the FAR.
Council believes the project gives this neighborhood corner an anchor of a well designed
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Mediterranean style home.
Council Findings:
Council finds for the driveway variance per code section 29.20.170, that other homes in the
neighborhood have the same size or shorter driveways; that there are special circumstances relating
to this lot size and configuration; that the FAR may be exceeded if the project is compatible to
surrounding lots; and is consistent with various residential development standards.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to accept the appeal and overturn the
Planning Commission position. Carried unanimously.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING (19.34)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
amending Town Code to include a Wireless Telecommunication Ordinance. Zoning Code
Amendment A-02-3. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Ray Davis does not believe that the community is being served by the Planning Commission and
asked that Council carefully considers the General Plan.
Tim Boyd asked that more time, and resources be expended on this document, and that more
community involvement and comment be allowed and considered.
Victoria Wilcox representing telecommunications business, requested passage of the ordinance
with the Planning Commission’s recommendations.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING/CONTINUED (19.34)
Speakers continued:
Lucille Weidman, spoke of the neighborhood’s desire to participate in the writing of the ordinance
and to be able to have additional opportunities to review the document as it was being composed.
She asked that the moratorium be extended so that this ordinance can be completely reworked with
neighbor’s input.
Sam Weidman, spoke of hiring Krines & Krines as consultants for the neighborhood and in
discussing their report he believes that the Town needs to reconsider the ordinance it is proposing
this evening.
Richard Zai, spoke against the ordinance in its present format and noted some heath and safety
issues. He claimed to have received a copy to read on Sunday and has had little time to give the
issues a thorough review.
John Tice spoke of the cell technology that should be available to the whole Los Gatos community.
He noted that many people who use this service and who would like this service to reach into Los
Gatos should have also received notice of this public hearing
Bernard Greenfield spoke of the community as a whole that will benefit with this ordinance and be
able to utilize this new technology. He asked that one neighborhood not hold up the benefits to the
Town as a whole.
Bill Hirschman spoke of an overall Town use that will be consistent in all areas. He asked that the
ordinance be crystal clear in its wording
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Mayor Decker closed the public hearing.
Council Comments and Consensus:
Standards: Council reviewed the standards and directed changes. The standards with these
revisions will be brought back to the Town Council for consideration and adoption at the June 16,
2003 meeting.
Ordinance: After considerable discussion, questions and answers, Council determined that the
following changes should be made to the proposed ordinance. Town Attorney noted that these were
minor changes and that Council could introduce the ordinance at this meeting and adopt the
ordinance with Council’s modifications at the next meeting, June 16, 2003. The changes following
are those Council agreed on and any formatting alterations of the document will be non-substansive
changes.
Sec. 29.20.205
Page 1, the 1st paragraph, “..personal or business communications and transmission...”
Sec. 29.20.208
Page 2, the last sentence, “Any attempt to reconstruct or otherwise modify non-conforming
structures or supporting facilities shall trigger conformity with this ordinance.”
Sec. 29.20.209
Page 3, Item G, “...put a period after the first “...the parcel.”, and then continue with, “Exception:
The parcel is designated open space; is within a public utility, road or infrastructure easement; or the
parcel is vacant but subject to future development to include a primary use.”
Sec. 29.20.214
Page 6, the 1st sentence of the last paragraph shall read as follows, “A bi-annual RF exposure report
is required and shall be incorporated as a condition of project approval.”
Page 7, 2nd paragraph, remove the word may and insert shall, “An updated RF emission report shall
be required as part of.......”
Sec. 29.20.217
Page 7, 6th paragraph, 2nd from last sentence, remove the word update so that sentence reads, “The
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Town may also require facilities and antenna to meet the State and Federal standards.”
Page 7, 6th paragraph, last sentence, remove the word may and insert shall, “A review shall be
required every five (5) years thereafter.”
Sec. 29.20.220
Page 8, section b, remove the four words saying tower and replace with the word facility.
Sec. 29.20.221
Page 9, last sentence of this paragraph, insert the following section number, “Section 20.20.220.”
HEARINGS CONTINUED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE/PUBLIC HEARING/CONTINUED (19.34)
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker: Finding that the Zoning Ordinance
Amendment A-02-03 is Consistent with the General Plan; Moving to waive the reading of the
Proposed Ordinance; and Introducing the Proposed Ordinance to Effectuate the Zoning Code
Amendment entitled ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES , and which
will return to Council for adoption on June 16, 2003. Carried unanimously.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS/ORDINANCE (20.V)
Mayor Decker stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider introducing ordinance
adding Division II, Section 1.20.010 through 1.20.030 to Chapter 1 of the Town of Los Gatos
Municipal Town Code regarding claims against the Town of Los Gatos.
The Town Clerk read the Title of the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, to waive the reading and introduce the
proposed ordinance entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADDING
DIVISION II TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS MUNICIPAL TOWN
CODE REGARDING CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried
unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS (21.28)
Mrs. Decker reported on the Council Policy Committee. She noted that a reference library has
been compiled from a large range of municipalities, and spoke of initiating a process to access our
current policies, explore options for the future, and develop a work plan to return to Council on June
16th. Mr. Pirzynski spoke of solidifying the verbal history of town policy and making it clearer for
all to follow and feel comfortable with. Council as a whole will have the opportunity to discuss
these individual policies at future Council meetings.
Mr. Glickman reported on the Santa Clara County Cities Association Legislative Action
Committee Meeting concerning the opportunity that Los Gatos has in bringing forward legislative
position papers to these meetings requesting the support of the cities represented by this agency. He
believes this is an opportunity for support that we can make use of, and also an opportunity to lend
our support to others on issues we may agree on. Mayor Decker noted that there was staff
reviewing these issues and could bring them forward to Council as Town’s work schedules allow.
Mr. Glickman and Mrs. Decker spoke about regional housing and the new Association of Bay
Area Governments development requirements for the 2000-2006 period. They believe that there is
strong political support within the Cities Association to address legislation that could possibly turn
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the current mandates around. Council would like information from staff on action they can take to
these meetings, that would benefit the Town, and would help find support from their fellow Cities
Association Mayors and Council Members.
MANAGER MATTERS (22.28)
The Manager did not give a report this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Decker closed this evening’s meeting at 11:50 p.m.
ATTEST:Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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