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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 02/20/2018
ITEM NO: 1
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducte d a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February
6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis, Council Member Marcia Jensen,
Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reef Rahimi led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
OUR TOWN…
Lisa Petersen, Town Engineer
- Presented information on the “Notify Me” options on the Town website.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Barbara Spector stated she attended the Council Ad Hoc Parking and
Infrastructure Committee meeting, stated Vice Mayor Leonardis attended the Santa Clara
Valley Water District meeting in her place, and she met with residents and members of the
business and development communities.
- Council Member Marico Sayoc stated she attended the Cities Association Executive Board
meeting, the League of California Cities meeting, and the Housing and Health Summit
sponsored by Silicon Valley Community of Nonprofits.
- Mayor Rob Rennie stated he gave the welcome for the newly formed Citizen Advisory
Committee for Programs of the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) and met with
the CEO; he did a ribbon cutting for Flights Restaurant; he gave the welcome at the Town
All Employee meeting; he attended the Council Policy Committee meeting with Council
Member Jensen; he met with a Boy Scout troop; he attended the DART appreciation
dinner, the Cupertino State of the City, and the Art in the Council Chambers (AICC)
reception and welcomed the artists; and he attended the U.S. Mayors Conference in
Washington, D.C.
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Council Matters – continued
- Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis stated he attended the Council Ad Hoc Parking and
Infrastructure Committee meeting, he did a ribbon cutting for Chiropractic Wellness
Center, he attended the West Valley Solid Waste Management meeting, and the Santa
Clara Valley Water District meeting on behalf of Council Member Barbara Spector.
- Council Member Marcia Jensen stated she attended the Council Policy Committee meeting,
and attended on her own time a one day seminar in Los Angles put on by UCLA on land use
planning and housing.
Manager Matters
- Announced the grant applications for arts and human services are now available and the
deadline to submit is March 5, 2018.
- Announced the Library will host author Mark Lukach , author of “My Lovely Wife” on
February 24 at 1:30 p.m. as part of Silicon Valley Reads.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council Minutes of January 16, 2018.
2. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Section 2.20.025 of the Town Code
to increase Town Council salaries from $200 per month to $570 per month, effective
January 1, 2019. ORDINANCE 2269
3. Town Code Amendment Application A-17-003. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos. Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town
Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. ORDINANCE 2270
4. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Los Gatos Town Code Chapter 14,
Article X. - Special Events. ORDINANCE 2271
5. Annexation Application AN16-002. Project Location: 16386 Hilow Road. Property
Owner/Applicant: Mali Hariri. Adopt a resolution making determinations and a pproving the
reorganization of an uninhabited area designed as Hilow Road No. 7, approximately 0.27
acre on property pre-zoned R-1:8. APN 532-04-080. RESOLUTION 2018-004
6. PPW Job No. 17-811-9901-Annual Street Repair and Resurfacing Project
a. Approve the plans and specifications for the Annual Street Repair and Resurfacing
Project and Authorize the Town Manager to advertise the project for bid.
b. Authorize the Town Manager to award and execute a construction agreement in an
amount not to exceed $1,876,247, including contingencies.
c. Authorize staff to execute potential change orders in an amount not to exceed ten
percent of the contract award amount.
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Consent Items – continued
7. PPW Job No. 17-813-9921, Annual Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance Project (Ram p
Upgrades) and PPW Job No. 17-812-0125/0126, Crosswalk Improvement Projects.
a. Approve the plans and specifications for the Annual Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk
Maintenance Project (ramp upgrades) and the Crosswalk Improvements Projects, and
authorize the Town Manager to advertise the combined projects for bid; and
b. Authorize the Town Manager to award and execute a Construction Agreement in an
amount not to exceed $431,994, including contingencies; and
c. Authorize staff to execute potential change orders in an amo unt not to exceed fifteen
percent of the contract award amount; and
d. Approve a budget adjustment for $50,000 from FY 2016/17 year end fund balance.
8. Approve amendments to the Facilities Use Policy as recommended by the Council Policy
Committee. POLICY 1-04
9. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Joint Powers Agreement
(JPA) forming the West Valley Clean Water Program Authority and appoint representatives
to the Board of Directors of the Authority. RESOLUTION 2018-005
10. Accept a California State Library Grant in the amount of $10,000, and authorize a revenue
and expenditure budget adjustment in the amount of $10,000 to recognize receipt and use
of grant funds.
11. PPW Job No. 18-816-0415 Jones Road Storm Drain Improvement Project.
a. Establish the Jones Road Storm Drain Improvement Project.
b. Authorize an expenditure budget adjustment in the amount of $21,000 from the
available Storm Basin Fund balance to the Jones Road Storm Drain Improvement
Project.
Consent Item #3 was pulled.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis to approve the Consent Items 1
through 11, exclusive of item 3. Seconded by Council Member Marico
Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Pulled Consent Item #3
3. Town Code Amendment Application A-17-003. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos. Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town
Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. ORDINANCE 2270
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
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Pulled Consent Item #3 – continued
Lee Quintana
- Commented on the proposed changes.
Sarah Walker
- Commented on the proposed changes.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to adopt an Ordinance
amending Chapter 29 of the Town Code regarding accessory dwelling
units (Attachment 4). Seconded by Council Member Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chuck Rawlings
- Commented on the newly formed group Democracy Tent.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. Decide next steps for the park summer concert series held on the Los Gatos Civic Center
lawn each June through August.
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Rob Rennie to direct staff to create the business plan
for five concerts and raising funds through sponsorship. Seconded by
Council Member Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Marcia Jensen voting no.
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13. Review submitted Below Market Price (BMP) proposals for Dittos Lane and select a
disposition option.
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
David Bowman, Habitat for Humanity
- Commented in support of the Habitat for Humanity proposal.
Craig Steen did not speak on the item.
David McCreath
- Commented in support of the Habitat for Humanity proposal.
Hamid Taeb, Habitat for Humanity
- Commented on their proposal.
Rosalie Asch
- Commented on the number of units to be developed.
Joel Asch
- Commented on the traffic on College Avenue.
Cameron Tulee
- Commented on the condition of the property, in favor of a reasonable development, and
the statement by Habitat for Humanity in a letter dated September 11, 2017 to Council
about contacting the immediate neighbors.
Lisa Tulee
- Requested Council consider the long-term impacts of any proposed project.
Tony Alaracon, Legacy Wealth Ventures
- Commented on his proposal.
Gail Nishimuro
- Requested Council consider the number of bedrooms in each of the proposals, the traffic
impacts, the safety issues, and loss of green space.
Chris Bevis
- Commented in support of affordable housing and in support of the four unit limitation.
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Other Business Item #13 – continued
Sarah Chaffin, Support Teacher Housing
- Commented on her proposal.
Tassia Babalis
- Commented on the need for affordable housing for teachers.
Dianna Hill
- Commented in support of the Support Teacher Housing proposal.
Robin Adelman
- Commented in support of affordable teacher housing.
Kristin Tylko
- Commented in support of affordable teacher housing.
Lorrie Wernick
- Commented in support of affordable teacher housing.
Dennis Byron
- Commented in support of the Support Teacher Housing proposal.
Niesna Jones
- Commented in support of affordable teacher housing.
Kathy Spenhoff, Habitat for Humanity All Faiths Alliance
- Commented in support of the Habitat for Humanity proposal.
Gregory Howell, 381 Pennsylvania Avenue
- Commented on his proposal.
Lee Quintana
- Commented on the zoning and General Plan designations, allowable number of units, road
conditions, and what is in the best interest of the Town.
Gerald Scott
- Commented on the Terry Martin Associates proposal.
Zoe Cyrluk
- Commented in favor of affordable teacher housing.
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Other Business Item #13 – continued
Brian Royston
- Commented on the traffic impacts to College Avenue, and in favor of the Support Teacher
Housing proposal.
Juliana Scalise
- Commented on the traffic safety and impacts on College Avenue.
Closed Public Comment.
Recess at 9:33 p.m.
Reconvene at 9:46 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to go forward with proposal
#1 from Support Teacher Housing and proposal #2 from Habitat for
Humanity, and asked the entities to provide to staff details on how they
will address legal issues, traffic issues, and ingress/egress off College
Avenue. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis voting no.
14. Discuss and approve the Policy Committee’s recommendations for Commission
Appointments Policy 2-11 in relation to Commissioner qualifications, interviews, incumbent
term reappointments, and term limits. POLICY 2-11
Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to approve the Policy
Committee’s recommendations for Commission Appointments Policy 2 -
11 as contained in Attachment 1. Seconded by Council Member Barbara
Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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15. Provide input and direction to staff on the scope and process for the General Plan update.
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Lee Fagot
- Commented on community involvement in the process.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
Direction to staff:
Look at different options to expand the General Plan Committee
Include state law requirements
Incorporate the Sustainability plan
Fast track adoption of objective standards to comply with state law
Add fiscal stability
Consider equitable communities/inclusion
Include vehicle miles travelled, alternative transportation modes, circulation, and Safety
measures
Provide outreach to the community
Consider upfront direction from Town Council regarding guiding principles or c ore goals
for the Update
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan. APN 424 -07-009,
010, 024 through 027, 031 through 037, 052 through 054, 060, 063 through 065, 070, 081
through 086, 090, 094 through 096, 099, 100, 102 through 112, 424-06-115, 116, and 129.
Property Owners: Yuki Farms, ETPH LP, Grosvenor USA Limited, Summerhill N40 LLC,
Dodson, Hirschman, Mattes, Ventura Trustee, Moisenco, Los Gatos Medical Office Center
LLC, Los Gatos Gateway LLC, MBK Enterprise, Connell, Gin, John & Allison Diep LLC, Bernal,
LG Boulevard Holdings LLC, Polaris Navigation, EW Real Estate LLC, Lazaar Enterprises LLC,
Kothary, and Swenson Trustee. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos (Continued from 1/16/18).
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to continue the item to a
date certain of March 6, 2018. Seconded by Vice Mayor Steve
Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________________________
/s/ Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator