M11-19-07
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING
AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOVEMBER 19, 2007
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
Monday, November 19, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Joe Pirzynski, Vice Mayor Barbara Spector, Council Member
Steve Glickman, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Mike
Wasserman.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - LED BY 2007 FUTURE LEADERS
Mayor Joe Pirzynski invited the future leaders of 2006/07 to lead the Pledge of
Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
Boy Scout Troop #556 performed God Bless America.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Negotiator (Lead): Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization: TEA
Mr. Korb, Town Attorney stated that direction was given and no action was
taken.
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction
Greg Larson, appointed as new Town Manager
Mayor Joe Pirzynski introduced Greg Larson as the new Town Manager.
Mr. Larson spoke about his motivation and his goals for the community as the
Town Manager.
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TOWN COUNCIL
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Ratify payroll for the month of October 2007.
2. Ratify accounts payable for the month of October 2007.
3. Accept Treasurer’s Report for August, September and October 2007.
4. PPW Job No. 08-07 - Bachman Park Irrigation Project (410-0607).
a. Adopt resolution declaring B&B Landscape Contractors to be the
lowest responsible bidder on the project and award a construction
contract in the amount of $94,650. RESOLUTION 2007-119
b. Authorize staff to execute future change orders to the construction
contract as necessary up to an amount of $9,400.
c. Authorize budget adjustment of $11,700 for Bachman Park Irrigation
Project 410-0607.
d. Authorize transfer of $11,700 in undesignated State Parks Grant
Funds (410) to Bachman Park Irrigation Project 410-0607.
5. PPW Job No. 05-17 - Highway 9 Safety Improvement Project 06-14.
a. Adopt resolution declaring HSR, Incorporated to be the lowest
responsible bidder on the project and award a construction contract
in the amount of $655,720. RESOLUTION 2007-120
b. Authorize staff to execute future change orders to the construction
contract as necessary up to an amount of $100,000.
6. Adopt resolution authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute a
professional services agreement with CSG, Consultants, Incorporated
to provide construction management and inspection services in an
amount not to exceed $119,000 funded from Project 0614.
RESOLUTION 2007-121
7. Hazardous Vegetation Abatement (Weeds)
a. Adopt resolution declaring hazardous vegetation (weeds) a public
nuisance, providing for their abatement and setting a public hearing
in order to hear protests. RESOLUTION 2007-122
b. Set January 22, 2008 as a public hearing date on this annual program.
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Consent Items – Continued
8. Adopt an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Chapter 14 of
the Town Code regarding the regulation of massage therapy
establishments and massage therapy practitioners.
ORDINANCE 2155
9. New Building and Fire Codes.
a. Adopt an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos replacing Chapters 6
and 9 of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code, adopting new
building and fire codes. ORDINANCE 2156
b. Adopt resolution making findings for modifying uniform building and
fire codes. RESOLUTION 2007-123
10. Adopt a resolution authorizing the disposition of surplus property -
Police Canines. RESOLUTION 2007-124
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11. Ratify accounts payable for the month of October 2007.
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
12. Approve Meeting Minutes of:
a. Approve Council/Agency minutes of November 5, 2007.
b. Approve Council/Agency minutes of November 10, 2007.
Council Member Diane McNutt pulled Consent Item #10.
Mr. Davis pulled Consent Items #3, #5, and #12a.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Mike Wasserman to approve
Consent Items #1, #2, #4, and #6-9, #11 and #12b.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Consent Items – Continued
Mr. Davis
Commented that the Treasurer's report as of August 31, 2007, states an
earned interest of $610,046.
Commented that the Town earns $3.5 million dollars a year in interest.
Commented that the Highway 9 improvement project was completed using
only half of the designated funding.
Commented that his statement regarding bonding for the new library was
not quoted correctly.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman to adopt
Consent Items #3, #5 and #12a.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Diane McNutt
Recommended to change the resolution to reflect that both retired police
dogs, Eddy and Quarz be purchased by the Town’s K9 Officers for $1.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to adopt
Consent Item #10 with the change that both retired police
dogs, Eddy and Quarz be purchased by the Town’s K9
Officers for $1.
Seconded by Council Member Mike Wasserman.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Davis received a warning for disrupting the meeting.
Mr. Davis
Welcomed Greg Larson, Town Manager to the Town and suggested that
Mr. Larson bring honesty and integrity to the community.
Commented about a decision made by the Plan ning Commission to
approve a home on the hillside.
Mr. Davis disrupted the meeting again. Mayor Joe Pirzynski asked Mr. Davis
to leave the Chambers.
Closed Verbal Communication
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
13. Council Matters
None.
14. Manager Matters
None.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
Mayor Joe Pirzynski
Commented about the appointment process and role of the mayor and
vice mayor in Los Gatos.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Joe Pirzynski to appoint Council
Member Barbara Spector as Mayor of the Town of Los
Gatos.
Seconded by Council Member Diane McNutt.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Barbara Spector
Thanked her fellow council members for their support and shared her
vision for 2008.
Commented on preserving the hillsides, working to update the general
plan, and serving as Mayor of Los Gatos.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Barbara Spector to appoint Council
Member Mike Wasserman as Vice Mayor of the Town of
Los Gatos.
Seconded by Council Member Diane McNutt.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman
Thanked former Mayor Joe Pirzynski for his outstanding service to the
Town and community.
Commented about working with Mayor Barbara Spector and thanked
Council for their support.
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Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor – Continued
Mayor Barbara Spector
Presented former Mayor Joe Pirzynski with a plaque and commented on
his contributions to the community.
Town Staff presented former Mayor Member Joe Pirzynski with a video of his
year as Mayor.
Former Mayor Joe Pirzynski
Thanked Council and staff for the great year.
Spoke about his accomplishments as Mayor.
Commented on the thriving downtown, Hillside Plan, environmental
activities, and new police station and library.
Commented on the success of the Los Gatos Prepared and CERT
programs and the upcoming General Plan update.
Mayor Barbara Spector introduced Honorable Mary Jo Levinger and
Honorable Diane Northway. The Judges were invited to conduct the swearing
in of Mayor Barbara Spector and Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman.
ADJOURNMENT TO "DEMOCRACY IN ACTION" RECEPTION
The Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception for the new Mayor and Vice
Mayor following their appointments.
Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator