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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/03/2018
ITEM NO: 1
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 20, 2018
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducte d a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March
20, 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
Soren Cramer led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rennie presented a Small Business, Big Applause to Boomerang Toner and Ink and cHICK
n bEES. Jon and Melody Garliepp thanked the Town for their support.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Barbara Spector stated she attended the Conceptual Development
Advisory Committee (CDAC) meeting and attended the Los Gatos High School National
Walk Out.
- Council Member Marico Sayoc stated she attended the Cities Association Legislative Action
Committee meeting, the Cities Association Board meeting, Little League Opening Day, and
the League of Cities Peninsula Division Executive Committee meeting.
- Mayor Rob Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA)
Finance Committee meeting, SVCEA Risk Oversight Committee meeting, and SVCEA Board
meeting, and met with the CEO; he attended the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Policy Advisory Committee meeting, the Cities Association Board meeting, the Los Gatos
High School National Walk Out, the Local Government Commission Policy Makers
Conference, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Finance Committee meeting,
and the Chamber of Commerce vitality meeting; he spoke at Leadership Los Gatos; he
performed ribbon cuttings for Trilogy Health Club and the Palms restaurant; he and Town
Manager Prevetti, and Interim Chief D’Antonio met with the recruiter for the Los Gatos
Union School District superintendent position; and he met with the Los Gatos High School
principal and superintendent.
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Council Matters – continued
- Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD)
Board of Directors meeting, the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee meeting, and Little
League Opening Day.
- Council Member Marcia Jensen stated she attended the Council Policy Committee meeting
with Mayor Rennie, the CDAC meeting, and met with members of the community.
Manager Matters
- Announced the Adult Commissioner application deadline is March 23 and the Youth
Commissioner application deadline is May 4.
- Announced the Special Event Grant applications are now available and the deadline to
apply is May 4, 2018.
- Announced the Library will be closed April 2, 2018, for routine maintenance.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of March 6, 2018.
2. Adopt the Policy Committee’s recommendations for modifications to the Youth Commission
Enabling Resolution to be effective for the 2018-19 Youth Commission recruitment.
RESOLUTION 2018-008
3. Annual Progress Report for General Plan and Housing Element Implementation.
4. Annexation Application AN17-007. Project Location: 16466 Hilow Road. Property
Owner/Applicant: Melanie Griswold Demertzis.
Adopt a resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of an
uninhabited area designated as Hilow Road. 9, approximately 0.27 acres on property pre-
zoned R-1:8. APN 532-04-074. RESOLUTION 2018-009
5. Approve an amendment to the Classification Plan reclassifying Town Engineer to Assistant
Parks and Public Works Director/Town Engineer.
6. PPW Job No. 17-812-0125 - Crosswalk Improvements at Santa Cruz Avenue/Blossom Hill
Road Project.
Staff recommends that the Town Council:
a. Approve the plans and specifications for the Crosswalk Improvements at Santa Cruz
Avenue/Blossom Hill Road 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 $79,301, including contingencies.
c. Authorize staff to execute future change orders in an amount not to exceed the
approved project contingency.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a fourth amendment to the Agreement for
Services with Air Systems, Inc. to:
a. Increase compensation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017/18 in the amount of $30,000, for a total
annual contract amount not to exceed $127,996.
b. Exercise the final option to extend the agreement through June 30, 2019.
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Consent Items – continued
8. PPW Job Number 17-831-3104 Bachman Park Rehabilitation Projects.
a. Approve the plans and specifications for three separate Bachman Park Rehabilitation
projects (Landscaping Upgrades, Lighting Upgrades, and Pathway Upgrades/Retaining
Wall Replacements) and authorize the Town Manager to advertise the projects for bid.
b. Authorize the Town Manager to award and execute three separate construction
agreements for the Bachman Park Rehabilitation projects (Landscaping Upgrades,
Lighting Upgrades, and Pathway Upgrades/ Retaining Wall Replacements) in an amount
not to exceed $461,604 including contingencies.
c. Authorize staff to execute future change orders in an amount not to exceed the
approved project contingency.
Consent Item #8 pulled.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis to approve Consent Items 1 through 7.
Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Pulled Consent Item #8
8. PPW Job Number 17-831-3104 Bachman Park Rehabilitation Projects.
a. Approve the plans and specifications for three separate Bachman Park Rehabilitation
projects (Landscaping Upgrades, Lighting Upgrades, and Pathway Upgrades/Retaining
Wall Replacements) and authorize the Town Manager to advertise the projects for bid.
b. Authorize the Town Manager to award and execute three separate construction
agreements for the Bachman Park Rehabilitation projects (Landscaping Upgrades,
Lighting Upgrades, and Pathway Upgrades/ Retaining Wall Replacements) in an amount
not to exceed $461,604 including contingencies.
c. Authorize staff to execute future change orders in an amount not to exceed the
approved project contingency.
Lisa Petersen, Town Engineer, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Sara Walker
- Commented in opposition to the project.
Mary Lucia
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Maria Ristow
- Commented in support of the project.
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Pulled Consent Item #8 – continued
MaryAnn Gustafson-Sawyer
- Commented in support of the project.
Lee Quintana
- Commented in support of the project.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to approve the recommendations
contained in the staff report. AMENDMENT: the oak trees to be planted as close
to the canopy as possible to allow for proper growth. Seconded by Council
Member Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carolyn Del Vecchio
- Suggested turning Forbes Mill into a teen center and turning the Tait location into a petting
zoo.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Town Code Amendment Application A-15-005, Project Location: Tow Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos. Introduce an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
amending section 29.10.150 of Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regardin g
the required parking requirements for restaurants.
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Bill Reynolds
- Commented in support of the amendment.
Lee Quintana
- Commented on the proposed amendments.
Shari Flick
- Commented in support of the amendment.
Randi Chen, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented in support of the amendment.
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Public Hearing Item #9 – continued
Larry Arzie
- Commented in opposition to the amendment.
Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
- Commented in support of the amendment.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Jensen to introduce an ordinance, by title only, to
amend section 29.10.150 of Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code
regarding the required parking requirements for restaurants. Seconded by
Council Member Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Barbara Spector voting no.
The Clerk Administrator read the title of the ordinance.
Recess at 8:49 p.m.
Reconvene at 8:58 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. Review Downtown parking information and direct staff to bring forward a budget proposal
for consultant services to provide a comprehensive analysis of downtown parking .
Matt Morley, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
- Commented on the proposal.
John Mittelstet
- Commented on the proposal.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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Other Business Item #10 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to 1) direct staff to bring forward a
budget proposal for consultant services for a comprehensive analysis to include
the parking garage, employee parking management, high school parking
management, and other components as recommended by staff plus
considerations for ridesharing use; 2) implement a pilot program for timed
parking with the parking consultant evaluating the pilot; and 3) implement one-
way streets pilot. AMENDMENT: implement paid parking pilot and staff to
determine where each pilot is best implemented. Seconded by Council Member
Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Architecture and Site Application S-15-056, Conditional Use Permit Application U-15-009,
and Environmental Impact Report EIR-16-001. Project Location: 401-409 Alberto Way.
Property Owner: CWA Realty. Applicant/Appellant: LP Acquisitions, LLC.
Consider an appeal of a Planning Commission Decision denying a request to demolish three
existing office buildings and construct a new, two-story office building with underground
parking on property zoned CH. APN 529-23-018.
Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner, presented the staf f report.
Opened Public Comment.
Randy Lamb, Alicia Guerra, Dan Kirby, Gary Black, and Shane Arters, applicant/appellant
- Commented on the project.
Ginny Hadd
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Loretta Fowler
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Harold Vitale
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Marilyn Basham
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Marietta Riney
- Commented in opposition of the project.
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Public Hearing Item #11 – continued
Craig Steen
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Jean Farren Jones
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Paulette Sato
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Claire Ferguson
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Maura Burns
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Shelly Franklin
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Sherry Burke
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Bob Burke
- Commented in opposition of the project.
John Mittelstet
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Justin Reilly did not come forward.
Thomas Dunn
- Commented in opposition of the project.
John Bourgeois
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Melanie Kemp
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Cathy Cathey
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Debra Chin
- Commented in opposition of the project.
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Public Hearing Item #11 – continued
Lee Quintana
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Randy Lamb and Alicia Guerra, applicant/appellant
- Addressed comments.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to continue the meeting until 12:05
a.m. Seconded by Council Member Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marico Sayoc to continue the meeting until 12:15
a.m. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to continue the matter to a date
certain of April 3, 2018. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:08 a.m.
Attest:
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/s/ Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator