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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/03/2019
ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
November 19, 2019
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
November 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Steven Leonardis, Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen, Council Member Rob Rennie,
Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trevor Schwartz led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Leonardis announced a Small Business, Big Applause commendation would be given to
Yeung Shing Restaurant.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session as duly noted on the
agenda and there is no report.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Commissioner Interview Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2019.
2. Approve Council Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2019.
3. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code
Regarding Demolition Regulations. ORDINANCE 2295
Town Code Amendment Application A-19-007. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos.
4. Adopt an Ordinance Effecting Amendments to Chapter 23 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the
Town Code Regarding Right of Way Dedication, Installation of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks
and Undergrounding of Utilities. ORDINANCE 2296
5. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos Amending Chapter 18, Article VI, Section
18.60.020 of the Los Gatos Town Code Entitled Permits for Retailers of Tobacco Products to
Prohibit the Sale of Electronic Cigarettes. ORDINANCE 2297
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Consent Items – continued
6. Agreement for Consultant Services to Provide Senate Bill 743 Implementation Technical
Assistance:
a. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement for Consultant
Services with Fehr & Peers in an Amount Not to Exceed $122,820
b. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the amount $122,820 from
the General Plan Update Deposit Account
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Submit Grant Applications for the Measure B Bicycle and
Pedestrian Competitive Grant Program for Five Candidate Projects.
8. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract No. 1 0514 (258 Union Avenue) and
Accepting the Dedications. RESOLUTION 2019-057
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the Consent Items. Seconded by Council
Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Karen Aidi, Green Monday
- Requested the Town adopt policies for more plant-based eating programs in the Town.
Kathleen Willey, Green Monday
- Commented on the effects of dairy cows on the environment and dairy consumption by
humans.
John Shepardson
- Commented on the high fire severity zone in Los Gatos, President Trump, and former
Ambassador Marie Yovanovich.
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
Tabled to the December 3, 2019 Town Council meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
On behalf of the Town Council and staff, Town Manager Prevetti presented Mayor Leonardis
with a plaque commemorating his year as Mayor.
Mayor Leonardis thanked the service club volunteers, Town Commissioners, staff, Council, and
Town residents for their support during his year as Mayor and commented on achievements.
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Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor – continued
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Leonardis to appoint Vice Mayor Jensen as Mayor. Seconded by
Council Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Elect Jensen
- Thanked the Council and the Town for her appointment as Mayor and commented on her
intent to focus on the community as whole to address Town-wide issues for the coming
year, such as housing, transportation, and energy that have regional implications .
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Elect Jensen to appoint Council Member Spector as Vice Mayor.
Seconded by Council Member Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Vice Mayor Elect Spector
- Thanked the Council and the Town for her appointment as Vice Mayor and commented on
regional considerations affecting the Town.
Supervisor Wasserman presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mayor Leonardis from the
Board of Supervisors.
Town Clerk Neis administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Elect Jensen and Vice Mayor Elect
Spector.
Mayor Jensen thanked all for attending and invited those present to the reception in the
Council Chambers Lobby.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Attest:
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Shelley Neis, Town Clerk