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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/03/2017
ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
September 19, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Marico Sayoc, Vice Mayor Rob Rennie, Council Member Marcia Jensen, Council
Member Steve Leonardis, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pravin Balasingam led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Sayoc presented the Small Business, Big Applause Commendation to Chocolate Dream
Box. Holly Westbrook thanked the Town for their support.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session as duly noted on the
agenda and there is no report.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Steve Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Collection and
Recycling meeting, the West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) Board of Directors meeting,
and the Water Treatment Plant Advisory Committee meeting.
- Council Member Marcia Jensen stated she and Mayor Sayoc attended the Council Policy
Committee meeting, and she attended the General Plan Committee (GPC) meeting.
- Mayor Marico Sayoc stated she attended the Council Policy Committee meeting, met with
Senator Beall’s office and with the new Counsel General of Ireland.
- Vice Mayor Rob Rennie stated Mayor Sayoc attended on his behalf the Silicon Valley Clean
Energy (SVCEA) meeting with El Camino Hospital, he attended a SVCEA lunch meeting with
the Interim CEO, he chaired the SVCEA meeting, he attended the Silicon Valley Bicycle
Coalition fundraising dinner, he participated in a SVCEA phone meeting, and he attended
the Tomato Harvest Festival.
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Council Matters – continued
- Council Member Barbara Spector stated she had meetings with the real estate, business,
and volunteer communities, and had a pre-opening visit to Mt. Umunhum.
Manager Matters
- Announced recruitment for Adult Commissioners has begun and the deadline to apply is
Friday, October 27, 5:00 p.m.
- Announced the Library is hosting a trivia night on Wednesday, September 26th.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Closed Session Meeting minutes of September 5, 2017.
2. Approve Council Meeting minutes of September 5, 2017.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with TruePoint Solutions for
Accela development activity tracking software support and related services.
4. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Town Code establishing an expedited,
streamlined permitting process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, as required by
Government Code Section 65850.07. ORDINANCE 2261
5. 16400 Hilow Road - Annexation Application AN17-006. Property Owner/Applicant: Jason
Halladay. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of
territory designated as Hilow Road No. 8, an approximately 0.27 acre parcel, located at
16400 Hilow Road. APN 532-04-079. RESOLUTION 2017-054
6. Authorize the Town Manager to purchase a replacement wheel loader from Peterson CAT in
an amount not to exceed $179,033.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to purchase four replacement hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles
(SUVs) from Freeway Toyota in an amount not to exceed $121,437.
8. Accept LSTA Grant Revenues in the amount of $5,000 from The California State Library and
approve expenditures for bilingual children’s materials reimbursable by grant funds
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to approve the Consent
Items. Seconded by Council Member Steve Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Angelia Doerner
- Commented on the traffic data provided at the September 5 Council meeting and the
traffic impacts for pending applications.
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Verbal Communications – continued
MaryAnn Welch
- Commented on the PAMF sign on Los Gatos Boulevard that is blocked by cars entering and
leaving the driveway and that it should be larger, and she requested the lack of more than
one entry and exit be addressed.
Kim Hughes Assistant Program Director Live Oak Adult Day Services
- Commented on the services provided and announced the new Caregiver's Support Group.
Andrew Spyker
- Commented on the traffic impacts that will result from the recent developments.
Catherine Somers, Executive Director of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented on the success of the Tomato Festival and invited all to the Eat, Drink Los
Gatos event on Saturday, September 23rd.
Tony Alarcon
- Commented on an article in the Los Gatos Living Magazine ab out the Almond Grove.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. With the Town’s recent designation as a World Health Organization Age-Friendly City, affirm
and prioritize the four goals identified by the Town Council appointed Age -Friendly Task
Force (Continued from 9/5/17).
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Tom Picraux, Community and Senior Services Commission Chair
- Commented on the Town's four age friendly goals.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to prioritize three of the
four suggested priorities: promotion of additional senior transportation,
an infographic for available public services, and emergency preparedness.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Rob Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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10. Update on the disposition of surplus Town properties.
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Hamid Taeb, Development Director, Habitat for Humanity
- Commented on their proposal for Dittos Lane.
Sarah Chaffin
- Commented she will be submitting a proposal for moderate income housing for teachers
for Dittos Lane.
Dennis Byron
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
May Lynn
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Heather Ishak
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Sister Rosalie Pizzo
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Laurel Cyrluk
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Lindsay Pierce
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Robin Adelman
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Kim Garay
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Victoria Prange
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
Lauren Carlinski
- Commented in support of Sarah Chaffin's proposal for Dittos Lane.
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Other Business Item #10 – continued
Gerald Scott
- Commented that he is interested in developing the property.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Leonardis that Dittos Lane have a
maximum of four units on the property, a moderate income level of 81 -
120% AMI or less as identified in the Addendum, and retain the historical
integrity of the property. AMENDMENT: the Town will accept further
proposals until October 22, 2017. Seconded by Council Member Barbara
Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
11. Adopt a resolution to amend the FY 2017/18 – 2021/22 Adopted Capital Improvement
Program Budget (CIP) to identify the streets to be maintained using funding from the Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) created by Senate Bill 1 (SB1).
RESOLUTION 2017-55
Matt Morley, Director Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1) to amend the FY 2017/18 – 2021/22 Adopted Capital
Improvement Program Budget (CIP) to identify the streets to be
maintained using funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account (RMRA) created by Senate Bill 1 (SB1). Seconded by Vice Mayor
Rob Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Recess at 8:44 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:54 p.m.
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DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. 401-409 Alberto Way - Architecture and Site Application S-15-056, Conditional Use Permit
Application U-15-009, and Environmental Impact Report EIR-16-001. Property Owner: CWA
Realty. Applicant/Appellant: LP Acquisitions, LLC.
Considering 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 below
grade and at grade parking on property zoned CH. APN 529-23-018.
Jennifer Armer, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Alicia Guerra, applicant representative
- Commented on the project.
Suzanne Nobel
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Angelia Doerner
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Marietta Riner
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Loretta Fowler
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Lewis Darrow
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Nick Garnett
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Marilyn Basham
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Victoriya Rufanova
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Roman Rufanova
- Commented in opposition of the project.
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Public Hearings Item #12 – continued
John Mittelstet
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Dan Hall
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Randy Everman
- Commented in support of the project.
Rick Bell
- Commented in support of the project.
Don Eaton
- Commented in support of the project.
George Kornick
- Commented in support of the project.
Jon Gundersen
- Commented in support of the project.
Thomas Dunn
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Ron Tate
- Commented in support of the project.
Nick Casaccia
- Commented in support of the project.
Melanie Kemp
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Breton Saundess
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Mark Carnathan
- Commented in support of the project.
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Public Hearings Item #12 – continued
Brian Granum
- Commented in support of the project.
Sherry Burke
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Cathy Cathey
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Maura Burns
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Jean Jones
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Claire Ferguson
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Paulette Sato
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Bob Burke
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Sergey Melnik
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Pete Siemens
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Alex Hult
- Commented on the process and suggested the process should be made easier to get
through the process.
Catherine Sommers, Executive Director Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented on the results of the survey the Chamber conducted on the impacts of the
proposed project.
Chris Enders
- Commented in support of the project.
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Public Hearings Item #12 – continued
Lee Quintana
- Commented on the approval process.
Shelly Franklin
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Uri Eiahu, Engeo, Geotechnical Consultant for applicant
- Commented that the project will be fully compliant.
Debra Chin
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Martin Goldman
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Dickson Fang
- Commented in opposition of the project.
Alicia Guerra, Gary Black, and Jolie Huston, applicant representatives
- Addressed comments.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Marico Sayoc to continue the item to October 3, 2017.
Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion failed 2/3. Vice Mayor Rob Rennie, Council Members Steve
Leonardis and Barbara Spector voting no.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to complete questions of
the applicant. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rob Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Council asked questions of the applicant. The Mayor closed the public testimony portion of
the Public Hearing.
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DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Public Hearings Item #12 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to continue the matter to a
date certain of October 3, 2017. Seconded by Mayor Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Barbara Spector voting no.
Recess at 11:40 p.m.
Reconvened at 11:47 p.m.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Marico Sayoc to continue the meeting to no later than
12:30 a.m. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rob Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
13. 105 Newell Avenue - Planned Development Application PD-14-002 and Mitigated Negative
Declaration ND-16-002. Property Owner: Tango Pappa. Applicant: Camargo & Associates
Architects. Consider adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adoption of a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program. Request for a Planned Development to
rezone a property from R-1:12 to R-1:12:PD, to allow for the demolition of an existing
building, subdivision of one lot into four, and construction of four new single -family
residences on property zoned R-1:12. APN 409-24-026.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to continue the item to
November 7, 2017. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rob Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
14. Consideration and adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos extending for a period of ten months and fifteen days the moratorium
prohibiting the processing and issuance of land use de velopment entitlements within the
North 40 Specific Plan area until an update to the north 40 Specific Plan has been
completed. ORDINANCE 2262
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
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Public Hearings Item #14 – continued
Angelia Doerner
- Requested the verbatim minutes of the Planning Commission meetings be made available
online as soon as possible.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to adopt the interim
urgency ordinance contained in Attachment 3. Seconded by Council
Member Steve Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Marcia Jensen voting no.
The Clerk Administrator read the title of the ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 a.m.
Attest:
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Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator