M09-19-05DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council/Agency Meeting
CALIFORNIA Date: 10/03/2005
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Item#_________
September 19, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
TIME ITEM ACTION ON ITEM
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.
7:03 PM CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Negotiator (Lead): Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director
Title: Police Officer’s Association
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken.
7:04 PM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS,
& COMMITTEES
APPOINTMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS:
John Bourgeois
Susan Gomez
Leigh Curtis
Richard Minert
Henry Redmond
Stephen Rice
John Bourgeois was appointed to the Planning Commission for the term
ending December 31, 2005.
7:07 PM COMMENDATION Mr. Wasserman presented Morris Trevithick with a commendation for
his dedication to the Planning Commission and his community values.
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7:10 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
ITEMS #7 and #9
WERE PULLED
TOWN COUNCIL
1. Ratify payroll for the month of August, 2005. (1-V)
2. Ratify accounts payable for August, 2005 (2-V)
3. Accept Treasurer’s report for July, 2005. (3-2)
4. Approve recommended Town Positions for the 2005 League of
California Cities resolutions presented at the annual conference on
October 6-8, 2005. (4-12).
5. Adopt resolution approving the Management Compensation Plan
for Fiscal Year 2005-06. RESOLUTION 2005-99 (5-29)
6.Signal and Street Light Maintenance
Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a
contract with Republic Electric to provide Signal and Street
Maintenance services in the Town of Los Gatos.
RESOLUTION 2005-100 (6-41)
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
8. Ratify accounts payable for August, 2005. (8-V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #1-6, and #8.
Seconded by Mr. pirzynski.
7:11 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:12 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
Continued
TOWN COUNCIL
7. Adopt resolution amending agreement between the Town of Los
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PULLED ITEMS
#7 and #9
Gatos and the Town Attorney and authorizing the Mayor to sign
amendment on behalf of the Town of Los Gatos.
RESOLUTION 2005-101 (7-29)
9. Approve Council/Agency minutes of September 6, 2005. (9-V)
Mr. Davis
Commented on the agreement between the Town of Los
Gatos and the Town Attorney.
Commented on the minutes of September 6, 2005 regarding
his statement relating to the Developmental Review
Committee.
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #7 and #9.
Seconded by Mrs. McNutt.
7:16 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:17 PM OPEN VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Mr. Davis
Commented on the City of Saratoga’s Park Dedication Fee
process and the formula for assessing Park Dedication Fees.
Mr. Parfitt
Commented that he and his neighbors were against San Jose
Water Company logging the watershed as part of the proposed
Timberline Management Plan. The current plan includes the
areas located near Old Santa Cruz Highway and extends to
Summit Road.
Mr. Tang, Assistant Engineer, San Jose Water Company
Commented on continuing to inform the neighbors as details
and information become available.
Commented on postponing the time frame for the project due to
concerns from the neighboring communities.
7:34 PM CLOSE VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
7:35 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM # 10
ITEM #10
Consider an appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving the
construction of a new single family residence with a detached structure
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119 ISABELLE
COURT
over 450 square feet in an area with a reduced setback on property zoned
R-1:10. APN 532-13-069. Architecture and Site Application 5-05-072.
Property location: 119 Isabelle Court. Property owner/applicant: Mr.
Koupal & Ms. Abrams. Appellant: Ray Davis
Staff report made by Mr. Lortz.
7:38 PM APPELLANT Mr. Davis
Commented that this project should conform to the General
Plan, Infill Development Policy, and the Hillside standards.
Commented on split level homes throughout the neighborhood
that step down the hillside.
Stated that the home’s on Nina Court, Santa Maria and Pinto
Court were compatible with the neighborhood
Stated that the General Plan should be the primary concern
when any development occurs.
Commented on the “box style” of the proposed home at 119
Isabelle Court.
Commented that the Infill Development Plan had not been
considered for this project.
Stated that he feels that the Hillside Development Standards
should apply to this project.
7:49 PM APPLICANTS Ms. Abrams
Commented that the facts stated in the appeal are incorrect.
Stated that Mr. Davis does not live near the neighborhood.
Mr. Koupal
Thanked staff for their service and commented that he is very
happy with the services he has received from the Town of Los
Gatos.
Commented on working with the neighbors to make sure they
had no complaints regarding the project.
7:54 PM OPEN PUBLIC
HEARING
ITEM #10
Continued
PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Nolan
Supports the project at 119 Isabelle Court.
Commented that the project was not located in an area that
would be subject to the Hillside Standards.
Scott Radonich
Supports the project at 119 Isabelle Court.
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119 ISABELLE
COURT
7:57 PM CLOSED PUBLIC
HEARING
7:57 PM APPLICANTS
REBUTTAL
No comments.
7:57 PM APPELLANTS
REBUTTAL
Mr. Davis
Stated that this R-1 lot should be part of the Hillside Standards.
Stated that the house should be stepped up or down the slope.
Commented that his interest in the project relates to the public
interest regarding projects blending in with the mountain side.
Commented on the elevation of the proposed home.
8:03 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Motion by Mr. Glickman to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning
Commission decision to construct a single family residence at 119 Isabelle
Court.
Motion to include the findings and conditions of approval,
adopted by the Planning Commission and contained in the
Town Council staff report dated September 19, 2005.
The Council also finds that there was no error or abuse of
discretion on the part of the Planning Commission.
No new information was submitted to the Council during the
appeal process that was not readily available for submission to
the Commission.
No issue or policy over which the Commission did not have
discretion to modify or address therefore the Planning
Commission acted appropriately.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
ITEM #10
Continued
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Questioned if the Attorney and staff could develop a policy that
would allow the appeal process to be cost effective.
Commented on protecting the Hillsides in the Town of Los
Gatos.
Commented that all residents have the right to appeal a project.
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119 ISABELLE
COURT Consensus given to request staff to follow-up with research of such a
policy.
8:10 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
8:11 PM OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM #11
HOLIDAY DISPLAY
ITEM #11
Holiday Display
Adoption of resolution accepting donation of holiday display.
RESOLUTION 2005-102
Council direction to proceed with efforts to install the display
on the Civic Center lawn for the upcoming holiday season
Staff report made by Debra Figone.
8:13 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Questioned if location of display could be changed to the Town
Plaza.
Commented on the Sea Scouts help on up keep and set-up of the
display.
8:15 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
8:15 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Motion by Mr. Wasserman to adopt the resolution accepting the Holiday
Display.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
Direction was given to proceed with effort to install the holiday display on
the Civic Center Lawn.
8:17 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
8:17 PM ITEM #12
COUNCIL
MATTERS
DIRECTION ON
ACCEPTING
DONATION OF
SKATE PARK
ITEM #12
Council Matters
Council discussion of interest in accepting the donation of modular
skateboard equipment from the Methodist Church for temporary use at the
Miles Ave. parking lot location
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EQUIPMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE.
8:20 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Questioned costs associated with the donation.
Commented on the pieces of equipment as temporary use until
the concrete park is constructed.
Questioned release of liability.
Questioned installation, CUP process and Town involvement if
the Town accepted the donation.
Questioned if the mitigated negative declaration study would
need to be changed.
8:26 PM OPEN PUBLIC
COMMENT
Mr. Davis
Commented on using park dedication fees to fund the skate park
project.
Ms. Peth, Skate Park Fundraising Committee
Commented that this donation could be used as a temporary
park until the concrete park is built.
Commented that the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department
could partner with the Town.
Ms. Ross
Commented on finding donations and professional help to move
the equipment.
Asked if Council would consider accepting the equipment.
8:34 PM CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:35 PM ITEM #12
Continued
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
DIRECTION ON
ACCEPTING
DONATION OF
SKATE PARK
Mrs. Spector recused from the discussion due to the fact that she
resides within 500 feet of the proposed location of the skate park.
Commented on cost to maintain the equipment.
Commented on duties if the recreation department was to
supervise the temporary park.
Commented that this style of equipment was soundly rejected
during the skate park discussion meetings held last year.
Questioned why they would like the equipment now.
Commented on lack of skaters at the Campbell Skate Park who
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EQUIPMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE.
have the same type of equipment.
Consensus not to support donation of the equipment to use as a temporary
skate park.
8:47 PM ITEM #13
MANAGER
MATTERS
ITEM #13
Manager Matters
None.
8:48 PM MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by: Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency