M09-06-05DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council/Agency Meeting
CALIFORNIA Date: 09/19/2005
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Item#_________
September 6, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
TIME ITEM ACTION ON ITEM
5:45 PM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS,
& COMMITTEES
INTERVIEWS
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS:
John Bourgeois
Susan Gomez
Leigh Curtis
Richard Minert
Henry Redmond
Stephen Rice
All applicants were present for tonight’s interview process. Appointment to
the Planning Commission will take place at the September 19, 2005 Town
Council Meeting.
7:00 PM TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town
of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town of Hall,
110 East Main Street, at 7:00 PM, September 6, 2005, in a joint regular
session.
7:01 PM ROLL CALL Present: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector,
and Mayor/Chairman Mike Wasserman
Absent: None
7:02 PM PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF
SILENCE FOR THE
VICTIMS OF
HURRICANE
KATRINA
Mayor Wasserman asked for a moment of silence in honor of the victims of
Hurricane Katrina. He also announced that the American Red Cross will
have a booth set-up at the next three “Jazz on the Plazz” events.
7:03 PM CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
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Property: Town of Los Gatos Wastewater System Assets
Negotiating Parties: Town of Los Gatos (Negotiator: Orry Korb, Town
Attorney)
West Valley Sanitation District (Negotiator: Robert
Reid, General Manager)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
Mr. Korb stated that Council gave direction.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Negotiator (Lead): Debra J. Figone, Town Manager
Title: Management Compensation Plan
Mr. Korb stated that Council gave direction.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Town Attorney
Mr. Korb stated that action was taken and will be agendized for the
September 19, 2005 Town Council Meeting.
7:06 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-14
ITEM #7 and #13
WERE PULLED
CONSENT ITEMS
#1-14
TOWN COUNCIL
1. Schedule of Public Hearings. (1-28)
2. Accept staff recommendations on County Referrals: (2-37)
a. Projects outside Urban Service Area: None
b. Projects inside Urban Service Area: 14180 Shannon Road
c. Status of previous applications: None.
3. Approve Council Study Session Minutes of August 15, 2005. (3-V)
4. Approve addition of “Bersano Lane” to official Town list of historic
street names. (4-V).
5. Appoint Mayor Wasserman as the primary voting delegate and
Council Member Barbara Spector as the alternate voting delegate for
the League of California cities Annual Conference scheduled for
October 5-8, 2005 in San Francisco. (5-28)
6. Adopt resolution joining the Silicon Valley High Speed Rail
Coalition. RESOLUTION 2005-93 (6-41)
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Continued
8. Project 04-64 – Installation of Equipment for the Chiller/Cooling
Tower Replacement improvements.
a. Adopt resolution to reject bids for the installation of
equipment for the Chiller/Cooler Replacement and authorize
staff to re-bid the project. RESOLUTION 2005-95 (8-24)
9. Adopt resolution rescinding Resolution 2004-3 and amending the
Parks Commission enabling resolution.
RESOLUTION 2005-96 (9-12)
10. Adopt ordinance amending the Town Code Section 29.10.020
regarding the definition of formula retail business.
ORDINANCE 2144 (10-37)
11. Adopt ordinance amending chapter 6 of the Town of Los Gatos
Municipal Code, adopting the 2002 National Electrical Code with
2004 California amendments deleting outdated amendments and
adopting minor corrections. ORDINANCE 2145 (11-37)
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
12. Project 04-39 – Fiscal Year 2004-05 CDBG Funded ADA
Improvements: (13-37)
a. Adopt resolution accepting work of J.J. R. Construction, Inc.
and authorizing the Town Manager to execute Certificate of
Acceptance and Notice of Completion for recording by the
Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency.
RESOLUTION 2005-97
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT
14. Project 04-65 – Alley Improvement (14-15)
a. Adopt resolution accepting work of Duran and Venables,
incorporated and authorizing the Town Manager/Executive
Director to execute Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for recording by the Clerk
Administrator/Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency.
RESOLUTION 2005-98
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to approve Consent Items #1-6, #8-12, and #14.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:07 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-14
Carried unanimously.
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MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
CONSENT ITEMS
#1-14
Continued
PULLED
ITEMS #7 and #13
7. Project 05-18 – 25 Fiesta Way Annex Americans with disabilities Act
(ADA) Improvements RESOLUTION 2005-94 (7-37)
a. Adopt resolution approving plans and specifications for ADA
improvements for multiple use facility and authorizing staff to
advertise the project for bids.
13. Approve Council/Agency minutes of August 15, 2005. (13-V)
Mr. Davis
Commented on the condition of the sidewalks in the vicinity of
25 Fiesta Way, and suggested ADA improvements to this area.
Mr. Curtis clarified that the sidewalks at the property are up to standard, and
the Town is adding a ramp from the facility to the sidewalks as one of the
ADA improvements
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #7 and #13.
Seconded by Mrs. McNutt.
7:12 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:14 PM OPEN VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Mr. Schindler
Submitted a formal letter to Council regarding Chief Seaman.
Ms. Steele
Commented on the annexation process which was held in
August, relating to the area known as “the Manor.”
Commented on the lack of information and facts relating to that
annexation.
Stated that she felt that the last annexation process was forced
on the neighbors.
Mr. Davis
Commented on the memorandum written by the Town Manager
regarding the Planning Commission seats.
Commented on a 19 lot subdivision which is being proposed and
suggested that Park Dedication Fees should be considered as part
of the approval process.
7:24 PM CLOSE VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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7:24 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
7:24 PM OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM #15
DIRECTION
REGARDING
COUNTY
ANNEXATION
ITEM #15
Provide direction to staff regarding proceeding with the County Island
annexation.
Staff report made by Pamela Jacobs.
7:31 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Clarification on the estimated process cost of $82,000 to
$143,000 for the annexations.
Clarification that Blossom Hill Manor is not included in this
annexation process.
Commented that the County has initiated the annexations and has
stated that they would be willing to absorb the fees and fix roads
as part of the process.
Questioned the wording for a resolution of intent from the
County.
Questioned the time frame for alignment of the Development
Standards between the Town and the County.
Clarification on what the County is willing to provide to the
Town and residents with this proposed annexation process.
7:39 PM OPEN PUBLIC
COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
Continued
Ms. Hernandez
Questioned why these annexation processes keep coming up.
She is not in favor of the annexation.
Mr. Boscher
Commented that he is not in favor of annexation.
Mr. Grams
Commented that he is not in favor of annexation.
Mr. Hartigan
Commented that the resolution presented by the County is very
hollow and would like to see the Town align their Development
Standards and fees with the County’s rather than the other way
around.
Would like to see a voting process to determine how many
residents are for or against annexation.
Mr. Davis
Commented regarding the use of chip seal on the roads which the
County had offered to fix.
Commented on Land Use Entitlements and the Developmental
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ITEM # 15
DIRECTION
REGARDING
COUNTY
ANNEXATION
Review Committee.
Ms. Steele
Commented on having a binding vote for the annexation process.
Commented on the Town’s desire to annex, and suggested that
the County contract with the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police
Department to service the County pockets.
Ms. Geary
Commented that she is not in favor of annexation.
Commented on her independence as a County resident.
Mr. Housman
Commented that he is not in favor of annexation.
Commented on the price of fees and permits imposed by the
Town.
Would like to see a vote to determine how many are for or against
the annexations.
Mr. Miller
Commented that he is not in favor of annexation.
Questioned why the Town wants these pockets to be annexed.
8:07 PM CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:07 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
ITEM #15
DIRECTION
REGARDING
COUNTY
ANNEXATION
Stated that the County has initiated the annexation process.
Suggested some kind of poll to determine the wishes of residents
located within the 15 County pockets.
Suggested option #2 of the staff report with direction and
parameters.
Commented on the need for clarity relating to the County’s intent
regarding Development Standards and how they would align with
the Town’s standards.
Commented on postponing the annexation process until the
County’s commitment has been reviewed.
Commented on the County meeting on October 4, 2005 and
would like to see results from that meeting before moving
forward with any process.
Would like to see the public educated regarding the differences
with this annexation process.
ITEM #15
Continued
DIRECTION
REGARDING
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to table further discussion until the Council
Meeting on October 17, 2005.
Seconded by Mrs. Spector.
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COUNTY
ANNEXATION
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
8:39 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
8:40 PM ITEM #16
YOUTH
COMMISSION
PLANS FOR
FY 2005-06
ITEM #16
Update on first year of Youth Commission and plans for FY 2005-06.
Staff report made by Chief Scott Seaman.
8:54 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Commented on the results of the youth survey.
Suggested that the Youth Commissioners should introduce
themselves to their classmates and let them know that they are a
“go-to-person” for youth needs in the community.
Consideration of involving the Youth Commission with the “Safe
Ride” Program as one of their 2006 projects.
Would like to see more outreach to other schools in the Los Gatos
Area.
Commented on the positive experience gained relating to the
Government process.
Suggested mitigating the demands of staff.
Commented on the enthusiasm of the Youth Commission.
Commented on Monte Sereno forming a Youth Commission.
Commended the Chief and his staff for all the guidance and work
they have expended to ensure the success of the Youth
Commission.
9:08 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
9:09 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Consensus to accept the report.
9:10 PM ITEM #17
DISCUSSION ON
SERVICE
INVENTORY
FORMAT
ITEM #17
Discussion on service inventory format, criteria and process for planning
service priorities.
Staff report made by Debra Figone and Pamela Jacobs.
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9:24 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Commented on the document format.
Would like to see this stay with staff and used as a tool at budget
time.
Commented that the criteria seems too complex, and should be
simplified.
Commented on the previous survey, and would not like to see the
money spent on another survey.
Would rather see a survey done for long range strategic planning.
Commented that the inventory would be extremely helpful to
staff.
Would like to see a “Cliff notes” version of the inventory format.
9:41 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
9:42 PM ITEM #17
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Direction was given to:
Not to schedule a December study session
Continue to proceed with inventory for use by the management
team.
Not proceed with a survey.
9:43 Pm ITEM #18
COUNCIL
MATTERS
ITEM #18
Mrs. McNutt
Commented on developing “best practices” relating to time limits
at Council Meetings.
Suggested having some kind of consistency for public speaking
such as those practiced by the Planning Commission.
Suggested a 2 minute time limit for all public speakers, 5 minute
time limit for appeals and 3 minute rebuttal.
Commented on announcing the time limits at the beginning of
each meeting.
ITEM #18
Continued
COUNCIL
MATTERS
Mr. Wasserman
Commented that he felt that the 10 minute time limit for appeals
was satisfactory.
Suggested leaving the decision up to the chair.
Mr. Pirzynski
Commented that a 2 minute limit is a good idea, and Council has
the option to extend the time limit.
Suggested that this issue is not something that could be finalized
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at this time.
Commented that Council should practice working from motions
and the discussion that should follow after the motion is moved
and seconded motions.
Asked Council to consider a 2 minute time limit for public
comment, and asked the Mayor to discuss the issue with staff.
Mrs. Spector
Commented that she is not prepared to make any decisions on the
issue tonight.
Suggested consistency, and commented that she would not like to
see a reduction in time limits for the public.
Mr. Glickman
Commented that less Council speaking may save time, but he
would not like to see time limits shortened for Public hearings.
Commented on a standard time of 2 minutes for public comment.
10:00 PM ITEM #19
MANAGER
MATTERS
ITEM #19
None.
10:00 PM MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by: Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency