02 Minutes 03-16-21
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/06/2021 ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
March 16, 2021
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting via Teleconference via
COVID-19 Shelter in Place Guidelines on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Marico Sayoc, Vice Mayor Rob Rennie, Council Member Mary
Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Maria Ristow (All participating
remotely).
Absent: None
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters
- Council Member Badame stated she attended the Conceptual Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC) with Council Member Hudes, the General Plan Advisory Committee
(GPAC) meeting with Council Member Ristow and announced the next GPAC meeting on
Thursday March 18.
- Council Member Hudes stated he met with members of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism
Coalition, participated in the Town Finance Commission and CDAC meetings, and observed
the Santa Clara County Cities Association Board meeting as an attendee.
- Council Member Ristow stated she met with the Chair of Community Health and Senior
Services Commission (CHSSC), the Vice Chair of the Complete Streets and Transportation
Commission (CSTC), staff of the Chamber of Commerce with Mayor Sayoc, and a
representative from the International Dark Skies Association; observed the Finance
Commission; and attended the GPAC, West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) Board of
Directors, and Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meetings.
- Vice Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) Board and VTA Board meetings, and the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
(SVCEA) Risk Oversight Committee, Board and New Member Orientation meetings.
- Mayor Sayoc stated she attended the Cities Association meeting and a rally in San Jose for
racial justice.
Manager Matters
- Encouraged the community to report any and all hate crimes and incidents to the Los
Gatos-Mote Sereno Police Department and to call 911 if anyone feels unsafe.
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Manager Matters – continued
- Announced the Library is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and that
live chat will continue to be offered.
- Announced Youth Commission recruitment is open with applications due by 4:00 p.m. on
April 30, 2021.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Draft Minutes of the March 2, 2021 Town Council Meeting.
2. Accept the Annual Progress Report for General Plan and Housing Element Implementation.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with M-Group for Consultant
Services as Provided in the Los Gatos SB 2 Planning Grant Program Application and
Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $88,185 to
Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of SB 2 Planning Grant Funds.
4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract No. 10537 at 16100 Greenridge
Terrace and Accepting Dedications. RESOLUTION 2021-004
5. Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (Project 812-0129):
a. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Americans with
Disabilities Act Transition Plan (CIP No. 812-0129) to recognize a Joint Powers Authority
Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) Grant in the amount of $35,000, and
b. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed
$130,000.
6. Increase Project Contingency to 30 Percent of the Contract Award Amounts and Authorize
Staff to Execute Future Change Orders for the FY2020/21 Street Repair and Resurfacing
(CIP No. 811-9901), FY2020/21 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance (CIP No. 813-
9921), and 24 Percent for the Smart Signals Field Improvements (CIP No. 813-0227, Traffic
Signal Modernization).
7. Stormwater Master Plan Project (CIP No. 816-0413):
a. Approve a Budget Transfer from Stormwater System – Pollution Prevention Compliance
(CIP No. 816-0414) in the Amount of $12,000
b. Authorize a Change Order to NCE Consultants in the Amount of $12,000 for Additional
Stormwater Master Plan Engineering.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve Consent Items 1-7. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ali Miano
- Expressed concerns regarding recent hate crimes and hate incidents and commented on
developing the Town-owned property at 4 Tait Avenue as affordable housing.
Amy Nishide
- Expressed concerns regarding recent hate crimes and hate incidents and commented on
developing the Town-owned property at 4 Tait Avenue as affordable housing.
Kareem Syed
- Commented on lack of reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents and stated the Town as
a community needs to step up and say something when hate is witnessed.
Alicia Cinema Stereo (Spargo)
- Commented on lack of reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents and encouraged the
community to remain vigilant against hate crimes and hate incidents.
Jeffrey Suzuki
- Commented on lack of reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents; encouraged the
community to remain vigilant against hate crimes and hate incidents; and inquired about
the process and procedures for Police follow up of hate crimes/incidents.
Mayor Sayoc asked the Town Manager to comment. Town Manager Prevetti explained that
the Police Department is following up on recent events, encouraging the public to report
issues of concern, and working with the District Attorney. The Town is committed to ensuring
a safe community for all.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. Accept the Quarterly Police Reforms Update.
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Shawn Ahearn, Law Enforcement Liaison, and Mikelle Le, Santa Clara County Behavioral Health
Services Department, presented an overview of the Mobile Crisis Response Team services and
the collaboration with local law enforcement.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
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Council discussed the matter.
Other Business Item #8 – continued
Council accepted the quarterly police reforms update.
Mayor Sayoc directed staff to continue to bring forth metrics with explanations of the “why”
behind the numbers, continue the Town’s partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral
Health, and to work with the community to make the Town safe and inclusive for all.
9. Direct the Continued Advancement of the 2016 Measure B Highway 17 Congestion Relief
Project.
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Lee Fagot
- Expressed concerns regarding safety issues of pedestrian, cyclists, and transient
populations during the improvement; and requested staff consider ways to alleviate the
traffic congestion during the improvement.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to continue the advancement of the 2016
Measure B Highway 17 congestion relief project as stated in the staff report.
Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk