M11-07-05DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council/Agency Meeting
CALIFORNIA Date: 11/21/2005
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Item#_________
November 7, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
TIME ITEM ACTION ON ITEM
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 6:30 PM, November 7, 2005, in a special
meeting relating to interviews for Building Board of Appeals and
Planning Commission. Council met at 7:00 PM in a joint regular
session.
6:30 P INTERVIEWS Additional interviews were held for the Planning Commission and Building
Board of Appeals for applicants who were unable to attend the October 24,
2005 interview process.
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 Lead: Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization: Police Officer’s Association
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 [a] (two cases)
Patricia J. Smedt v. Town of Los Gatos, et al.
Seaman v. Lin
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken.
7:04 PM COMMENDATIONS Commendations
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And
PROCLAMATIONS
Karl Pearson, Library Board
Charles Pearson accepted the commendation on behalf of his father Karl
Pearson.
Pastor Jon Olson, Calvary Church for “Stash the Trash”
Mr. Olson accepted the commendation for “Stash the Trash” on behalf of
the Calvary Church.
Proclamation
World Town Planning Day
Mr. Lortz, Director of Community Development accepted the proclamation
for World Town Planning Day on behalf of the Community Development
Department and the Town of Los Gatos.
7:10 PM APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS,
AND COMMITTEES
APPOINTMENTS
BOARDS,
Appointments were made to the following Boards, Commissions, and
Committees:
Art Selection Panel
1. Sol Carson
2. Teri Hope
Arts Commission
1. Steven Beasley
2. Ken Benjamin
3. Nicki Huber
4. David Stonesifer
5. Elisabeth Tinor
Building Board of Appeals
1. Tom Dodge
2. Tom Kane
3. Salvatore Leonardi
Community Services Commission
1. Libby Lane
General Plan Committee
1. Marcia Jensen
Library Board
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COMMISSIONS,
AND COMMITTEES
Continued
1. Rita Baum
2. Deborah Behrman
3. Mary King
Parks Commission
1. Sandy Gordon
2. Jim Sugai
Planning Commission
1. John Bourgeois
2. Steven Rice
Rent Advisory Committee
1. William Kraus
2. Salvatore Leonardi
3. Gerry Mirassou
Clerk Administrator was instructed to re-advertise vacancies.
7:18 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-7
ITEMS # 7A
WAS PULLED
CONSENT ITEMS
TOWN COUNCIL
1. Schedule of Public Hearings. (1-28)
2. Accept Treasurer’s Report for September, 2005. (2-2)
3. Accept Staff Recommendations on County Referrals. (3-37)
a. Projects outside urban service area: None.
b. Projects inside urban service area: 16516 Shannon Road.
c. Status of previous applications: None.
4. Project 04-26 – Fiscal Year 2004-05 Retaining Wall Replacement
Adopt resolution accepting work of Anderson Pacific Engineering
Construction, Inc. and authorizing the Town Manager to execute
Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for recording
by Clerk Administrator. RESOLUTION 2005-114 (4-24)
5. Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute the
Fiscal Year 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant City-
County contract with the County of Santa Clara.
RESOLUTION 2005-115 (5-24)
6. Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an
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#1-7
Continued
amendment to the lease agreement between Town of Los Gatos and
Santa Clara Valley Water District for recreational uses along Los
Gatos Creek. RESOLUTION 2005-116 (6-33)
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7. Approve Council/Agency minutes of: (7-V)
b. October 24, 2005
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #1-6 and 7B .
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:19 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:20 PM CONSENT ITEMS
#1-7
Continued
PULLED ITEMS
ITEM # 7A
7. Approve Council/Agency minutes of:
a. October 17, 2005
Mr. Davis
Stated he felt that the minutes from October 17, 2005
regarding Tasers did not reflect his comments accurately.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to accept Consent Item #7A.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:24 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:25 PM OPEN VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
Mrs. Cosgrove
Thanked staff for sending her the packet in a timely fashion.
Commented on the responsibilities of the Elected Clerk and
public records access.
Mr. Davis
Commented on the sidewalks on Blossom Hill Road
between Roberts Road and University Avenue.
7:31 PM CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
7:31 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
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7:32 PM OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM # 8
LOS GATOS CREEK
OFF-LEASH DOG
PARK
ITEM # 8
Accept informational report concerning the status of the Los Gatos Creek
Off-Leash Dog Park Facility.
Staff report made by Mr. Curtis.
7:34 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Questioned where the available parking is located.
Questioned if the park can be accessed from the Los Gatos
Creek Trail.
7:36 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7:36 PM COUNCIL ACTION Council accepted report concerning the status of the Off-Leash Dog Park
facility.
7:37 PM ITEM #9
AMENDMENT TO
BELOW MARKET
HOUSING
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION
ITEM #9
Adopt resolution adopting revised Below Market Price Housing Program
Guidelines and rescinding Resolution 2003-117.
RESOLUTION 2005-117 (9-39)
Staff report made by Regina Falkner.
7:39 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Questioned changing the point system for single family
heads of households from the 5 point category to the 6 point
category.
Questioned guidelines for below market housing from other
municipalities.
.
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7:42 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
7:43 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to adopt resolution revising the Below Market
Price Housing Program Guidelines and rescinding Resolution 2003-117.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
Commented on concerns regarding changing the process for
one category and not for others.
Commented on single heads of households and asked the
maker of the motion to amend the point category to six (6)
points for single heads of household.
Motion by Mrs. Spector to amend the point category to six (6) points for
single heads of household.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:46 PM MAYOR CALLED
FOR A VOTE TO
AMEND THE
MOTION
Carried 4/1 Mrs. McNutt voting no.
Motion amended to add the point category to six (6) points for single
heads of household.
7:47 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
7:48 PM ITEM #10
SOBRATO
COMMUNITY
BENEFIT
AGREEMENT
MODIFICATION
(Light Rail shuttle)
ITEM #10
Sobrato Community Benefit Agreement.
Adopt resolution authorizing Town manager to execute modified
Community Benefit Agreement to the Los Gatos Gateway Planned
Development (Light Rail Shuttle) RESOLUTION 2005-118 (10-24)
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
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7:53 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Clarification on obtaining land from the Santa Clara Valley
Water District.
Clarification on a bus shelter installation and maintenance.
Clarification regarding fulfillment of obligations pertaining
to Section 1 in the Community Benefit Agreement.
Clarification regarding General Plan Policy referring to
zoning change and Vasona Light Rail funding relating to the
Sobrato Project.
Clarification on the language of Section 1 regarding the
Community Bus Program.
Questioned agreement between the Town and Sobrato
Properties.
7:58 PM OPEN PUBLIC
COMMENT
Mr. Davis
Commented on the word “express” relating to the shuttle
service.
Questioned parking for the general public when using the
VTA line.
Commented on State Laws requirements relating to Zone
and General Plan changes within a ½ mile radius from these
types of stations.
8:01 PM CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:01 PM COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
ITEM #10
Continued
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Commented on the available parking at the Campbell Light
Rail Station.
Commented that the word “express” does not show up
anywhere in the signed agreement between the Town and
Sobrato Properties.
Clarification regarding the availability for an eco-pass.
Questioned providing eco-passes for residents as well as
employees at the Sobrato property.
Questioned the community benefits discussed between the
Town and Sobrato Properties.
Questioned whether the “donations/suggestions” listed in
the staff report are not offers, but discussion points at this
time.
Commented on willingness between the applicant and the
Town of Los Gatos to discuss “donations/suggestions” at
another time.
Commented that the actions listed under Section 1 of the
Community Benefits Agreement have been met.
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Mr. Shenk, Vice President, Sobrato Properties provided clarification
regarding the Community Benefits Agreement with Sobrato Properties.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to Adopt resolution authorizing Town manager to
execute modified Community Benefit Agreement to the Los Gatos
Gateway Planned Development (Light Rail Shuttle) with the an amendment
to offer eco-passes to the residents during initial lease-up period.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
8:48 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
8:49 PM ITEM #11
COUNCIL
MATTERS
DIRECTION
COUNCIL POLICY
COMMITTEE
ITEM #11
COUNCIL MATTERS
Discuss Council Policy Committee recommendations and provide direction
on policy development work plan for the Council Policy Committee.
Staff report made by Debra Figone.
8:50 PM OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC COMMENT
8:50 PM ITEM #11
Continued
COUNCIL
MATTERS
DIRECTION
COUNCIL POLICY
COMMITTEE
COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Requested to move forward with Item #3 regarding process
for providing feedback to commissions and boards as soon
as possible.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to accept recommendations of the Policy
Committee to focus concurrently on the policy areas of:
1. Solicitation of corporate sponsorships/donations;
2. Guidelines for commissions/boards as relates to external
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activities; and
3. Process for providing feedback to commissions.
The motion also includes request to the Policy Committee to address item
#3 in a timely fashion.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
8:52 PM MAYOR CALLED
THE QUESTION
Carried unanimously.
8:53 PM COUNCIL
COMMENT
Continued
Mr. Wasserman
Gave update relating to the local citizen’s Emergency
Preparedness Committee meeting regarding families who
have re-located to the bay area from the Gulf Coast.
Mr. Pirzynski
Gave update on the Cities Association-sponsored Ethics
Forum.
8:55 PM ITEM #12
MANAGER
MATTERS
ITEM #12
MANAGER MATTERS
None.
8:56 PM MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by: Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency