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110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2021 ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
April 20, 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, April 20, 2021, 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 Mary Badame, Council
Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Maria Ristow. (All participating remotely).
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Sayoc presented a Los Gatos Beautiful proclamation in honor of Arbor Month.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session as duly noted on the
agenda and no action was taken that requires reporting under the Brown Act.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters - Vice Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) Board meeting and a meeting with BAAQMD staff; Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meeting; California Cities Association Peninsula
Division, Housing Action Coalition webinar; Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA)
Risk Oversight Committee, Board meeting, and Special Board meeting; Housing and
Community Development Advisory Committee meeting; Community Health and Senior
Services Commission (CHSSC) meeting; City of Morgan Hill Ending Homelessness in South
County webinar; and a Town Finance Commission meeting.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended the General Plan Advisory Committee
meeting (GPAC) with Council Member Ristow, and met with community members
regarding general concerns and process questions.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended the Cities Association and CHSSC meetings as
an observer, and the Town Finance Commission meeting.
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Council Matters – continued
- Council Member Ristow stated she attended the Town Finance Commission and Complete
Streets and Transportation Commission (CSTC)meetings as an observer; Chamber of
Commerce and community members regarding justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI)
launch event meeting; met with community members; Santa Clara County Water District
(Valley Water) Commission meeting; West Valley Sanitation Board meeting, and Lessons
From Mount Diablo meeting in addition to the meetings already stated.
- Mayor Sayoc stated, in addition the meeting previously mentioned, she attended the Cities
Association Board meeting.
Manager Matters - Announced Youth Commission recruitment is open with applications due by 4:00 p.m. on
April 30, 2021.
- Announced a Traffic Calming Workshop for Shannon Road will be held on April 22, 2021
and more information can be found on the Parks and Public Works webpage.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Draft Minutes of April 6, 2021 Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve Draft Minutes of April 6, 2021 Joint Meeting of the Town Council and Arts and
Culture Commission.
3. Approve Draft Minutes of the April 6, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting.
4. Adopt a Resolution Describing Improvements and Directing Preparation of the Town
Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2021/22 for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts
No. 1 and 2. RESOLUTION 2021-008
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consultant Services Agreement
with NCE for the Shannon Road Repair (CIP No. 811-0008) Design Services in an Amount Not
to Exceed $450,000.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services
with KCAT-TV to Transfer 177 Additional Archived Town Council and Planning Commission
Meetings to the Town-Branded YouTube Channel for a Total Cost of $3,540.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to: Purchase Two Patrol Motorcycles from Long Beach BMW
in an Amount not to Exceed $65,750; and Execute a Summary Vehicle Quotation to Extend
the Commercial Motor Vehicle Master Lease Agreement with Mike Albert, LTD. in an
Amount not to Exceed $3,000 for a 12- Month Lease Extension for Two Electric Vehicles, for
a Total Lease Amount Not to Exceed $66,010.
8. Authorize a General Fund Appropriated Reserve Budget Transfer of $50,000 from the
Guardrail Replacement Project (CIP No. 812-0120) to the Shannon Road Class 1 Multi-Use
Path Project (CIP No. 813-0218) and Approve Corresponding Revenue and Expenditure
Budget Adjustments.
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Consent Items – continued
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to Agreement for Services with
Pacific Display Inc. for Additional Downtown Tree Lighting Repairs in an Amount of $9,480
for a Total Agreement Not to Exceed $242,085 and Authorize a Budget Transfer of $9,480
from the Tree Replacement Fund to the General Fund to Fund the Increase.
10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement for the Waterproofing
Town-Wide Project (20-821-2010) with California Roofing Company for a Roof Replacement
on the Engineering Building in an Amount of $51,020 Plus an Additional $5,102 for
Unforeseen Repairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $56,122.
Johnathan Friedland pulled item #8
Amy Nishide pulled item #3
Jeff Suzuki pulled item #7
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to consent item 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Randi Chen, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Requested the Council consider using some of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
on events including Picnic in the Park, Thursday Promenade, and a Town-wide celebration
on Labor Day weekend.
Jeff Somers
- Requested Council consider using some of the ARPA funds to form a Justice, Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) committee.
Donna McCurie, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Invited the community to a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chamber Event to be held on
April 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Town Plaza Park.
Rob Hendricks, Toll House Hotel
- Requested Council consider using some of the ARPA funds to attract more out of town
visitors to Los Gatos and establish a Visitor’s Bureau.
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Verbal Communications – continued
Amy Nishide
- Thanked the Council for passing the Anti-Hate resolution at the April 6, 2021 Town Council
meeting.
Johnathan Friedland
- Requested the Town consider utilizing ARPA funds to support outdoor dining.
Lynley Kerr Hogan
- Commented in opposition of hiring a consultant for a JEDI workplan, and requested the
Council take action against Critical Race Theory (CRT).
Jeffrey Suzuki
- Thanked the Council for passing the Anti-Hate resolution at the last meeting, and expressed
concerns of allocating more money toward the Police Department and that community
policing may up to the discretion of the Police Officers.
Cyndi Sheehan
- Inquired why bullying in schools is not being addressed while Black Lives Matter and Asian-
American hate is being addressed, and commented that Los Gatos is not a racist
community.
Brian Bernasconi
- Requested the Council consider allocating ARPA funds to support the Chamber of
Commerce in its efforts to support the businesses with outdoor dining and events.
Paul Soto
- Commented on his experience of being Native American and how all parts of his life have
been affected by racism. (Mr. Soto lost connection due to technical difficulties.)
Alicia Cinema Stereo (Spargo)
- Commented that racism exists and common ground can be found to move forward.
OTHER BUSINESS
11. Review and Discuss the Activities of the Parks Commission.
Matt Morley, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report.
Rob Stephenson, Parks Commission Chair, stated the goals of the Parks Commission.
Director Morley introduced Commissioners Ober, Gordon, and Emami.
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Other Business Item #11 – continued
Opened Public Comment.
Alice Southwell, Best Western Inn
- Commented that there has been an increase of leisure travelers and requested the Council
consider using ARPA funds for destination marketing to target visitors from out of the area
and support the Chamber of Commerce events.
Kevin Arroyo
- Requested the Council consider supporting development of and allocating funds for a
community garden in the PG&E easement corridor.
Lisa Rutherford
- Requested the Council consider supporting development of a community garden in the
PG&E easement corridor.
Ali Miano
- Requested the Council consider supporting development of a community garden in the
PG&E easement corridor and use the opportunity to commemorate the indigenous peoples
of Los Gatos.
Steve Hammack
- Requested the Council consider supporting development of a community garden in the
PG&E easement corridor.
Sandi Hammack
- Requested the Council consider supporting development of a community garden in the
PG&E easement corridor.
Dan Pinschmidt
- Requested the Council consider supporting development of a community garden in the
PG&E easement corridor and shared an experience of implementing a community garden
where the municipality supports the garden through donations of goods.
C. Roy
- Requested Council withdraw the April 6, 2021 decision to approve an RFP for a consultant
to draft a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) work plan and commented racism
does not exist.
Closed Public Comment.
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Other Business Item #11 – continued
Council discussed the matter.
The Council directed the Parks Commission to continue its work on the Park Stewardship
program and proposed community garden.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Consider a Request for Approval for a Zone Change from O:LHP (Office with a Landmark and
Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family Residential Downtown with a
Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) for Property Located at 246 Almendra Avenue.
APN: 510-14-019. Zone Change Application Z-20-001. Property Owner: Gary Filizetti.
Applicant: Brett Brenkwitz. ORDINANCE 2316
Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Vice Mayor Rennie and Council Member Badame recused themselves from the meeting.
Opened Public Comment.
Brett Brenkwitz, applicant, gave remarks.
Closed Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to
• Approve a zone change from O:LHP (office with a landmark and historic
preservation overlay) to R-1D:LHP (single-family residential downtown with a
landmark and historic preservation overlay) for the property located at 246
Almendra Avenue. APN: 510-14-019. Zone change application Z-20-001. Property
owner: Gary Filizetti. Applicant: Brett Brenkwitz as described in the staff report;
• Make the required finding that there is no possibility that this project will have a
significant impact on the environment; therefore, the project is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3) as stated in
Attachment 3;
• Make the required finding that the proposed zone change is consistent with the
General Plan and its Elements in that the proposed zoning is consistent with the
existing General Plan Land Use designation as stated in Attachment 3; and,
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Public Hearing Item #12 – continued
• Introduce an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos effecting a zone change from
O:LHP (Office with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP
(Single-Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation
Overlay) for the property located at 246 Almendra Avenue as stated in
Attachment 4, by title only. Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed 3/0/2. Vice Mayor Rennie and Council Member Badame Recused.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Rennie and Council Member Badame rejoined the meeting.
Council Member Ristow recused herself from the meeting.
The meeting recessed at 9:05 p.m. and began again at 9:10 p.m.
13. Consider a Request for Approval for a Zone Change from R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to C-2:LHP
(Central Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) and a General
Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation from Medium Density Residential to
Central Business District, for Property Located at 4 Tait Avenue. APN: 510-44-054. Zone
Change Application Z-20-002 and General Plan Amendment Application GP-20-001.
Property Owner: Town of Los Gatos. Applicant: Jim Foley. RESOLUTION 2021-009 and
ORDINANCE 2317
Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Jim Foley, applicant, gave first remarks.
Opened Public Comment.
Jim Pappas
- Commented on parking concerns due to the narrowing of Tait Road at the property and
requested the property be used as office space.
Ali Miano
- Commented on parking concerns due to the narrowing of Tait Road at the property and
requested Council consider the property be used for affordable housing.
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Public Hearing Item #13 – continued
Amy Nishide
- Commented in opposition of the item and requested Council consider the property be used
for housing.
Alicia Cinema Stereo (Spargo)
- Requested Council consider the property be used for affordable housing.
Kat Batt
- Requested Council consider the property be used as an office space.
Lee Quintana
- Commented in opposition of the proposal and requested the Council amend the master
lease to require the historic fire bell and small public space be maintained, and limit uses
such as food service, personal services, medical use, and high traffic uses.
Lynley Kerr Hogan
- Requested Council consider the property be used as low-traffic housing.
Jeffrey Suzuki
- Commented on concerns that it is not clear what this property will be used for and
requested the Council consider using this property as housing.
Mike Wasserman
- Requested the Council consider this property be conditioned for compatible neighborhood
uses with low traffic, such as offices.
Closed Public Comment.
Jim Foley, applicant, rebutted the comments.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to
• Approve a zone change from R-1D:LHP (single-family residential downtown with
a landmark and historic preservation overlay) to C-2:LHP (central business
district with a landmark and historic preservation overlay) and a General Plan
amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Medium Density
Residential to central business district, for property located at 4 Tait Avenue.
APN: 510-44-054. Zone change application Z-20-002 and General Plan
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Public Hearing Item #13 – continued
amendment application GP-20-001. Property owner: Town of Los Gatos.
Applicant: Jim Foley;
• Make the required finding that there is no possibility that this project will have a
significant impact on the environment; therefore, the project is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061 (b)(3) as stated in
Attachment 4;
• Make the required finding that the General Plan amendment is internally
consistent with the existing goals and policies of the General Plan and its
Elements as stated in Attachments 1 and 4;
• Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment Application GP-20-001
amending the General Plan Land Use designation from Medium Density
Residential to Central Business District as stated in Attachment 5;
• Make the required finding that the proposed zone change is consistent with the
General Plan and its Elements in that the proposed zoning is consistent with the
proposed General Plan Land Use designation as stated in Attachment 4; and
• Introduce an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos effecting a zone change from
R1D:LHP (Single-Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic
Preservation Overlay) to C-2:LHP (Central Business District with a Landmark and
Historic Preservation Overlay) for the property located at 4 Tait Avenue as stated
in Attachment 6, by title only.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/0/1. Council Member Ristow Recused.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
Council Member Ristow rejoined the meeting.
14. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos Amending Chapter
25, by Renaming it to “Revenue and Taxation” and Adding Article VII, Sections 25.70.010-
25.70.140 of the Los Gatos Town Code Entitled Public Art Funding. ORDINANCE 2318
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Ellis Weeker
- Commented in support of the item.
Closed Public Comment.
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Public Hearing Item #14 – continued
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to introduce an Ordinance of the Town of Los
Gatos amending chapter 25 by renaming it to “Revenue and Taxation” and adding
Article VII, Sections 25.70.010-25.70.140 of the Los Gatos Town Code entitled Public
Art Funding as stated in Attachment 2, by title only. Seconded by Council Member
Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
OTHER BUSINESS 15. Direct the Advancement of the Downtown Employee Parking Pilot and the Issuance of a
Request for Proposals for Consultant Services for Wayfinding Signage.
Sgt. Greg Borromeo presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to issue a Request for Proposals for wayfinding
signage and advance the employee parking pilot as stated in the staff report.
Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
16. Discuss and Provide Direction on the Following Actions to Continue the Town’s Support of
Economic Recovery and Community Vitality, in Response to the Ongoing COVID-19
Pandemic, Including:
a. Temporary Krail Parklets:
1. Confirm sunset date of September 19, 2021;
2. Provide Direction on the Temporary Tents and Other Weather Protection Structures;
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Other Business Item #16 – continued
b. Semi-Permanent Parklets:
1. Provide Direction on Timeline for Grant Distribution and Parklet Construction;
2. Provide Direction on Awnings and Other Weather Structures;
3. Provide Direction on Maximum Number of Spaces for Parklets; and,
c. Approve the extension of Personal Services Businesses in Office Commercial Zones (Zone
O) with an Economic Recovery Agreement. RESOLUTION 2021-010
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Kevin Youkilis, Loma Brewing Company and Chamber Food and Wine Group
- Requested Council consider allocating ARPA funds for the parklet program, bringing the
Adirondack chairs back to Grays Lane, and reimbursing the business owners that financed
the first parklets without assistance from the Town.
Jim Foley, Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Food and Wine Group
- Requested the Council consider allocating funds from the downtown streetscape project
recovery funds to advance the semi-permanent parklet program.
David McGregor-Scholes, Redemption and Chamber of Commerce
- Requested the Council consider allocating funds from the downtown streetscape recovery
fund and ARPA funds to advance the semi-permanent parklet program and the Town’s JEDI
initiative.
Kathy Granger
- Requested the Council consider extending the existing K-rail parklet program deadline to
the end of the year, reimburse parklet owners that constructed the parklets without Town
assistance and have made their parklets ADA compliant, allocate recovery funds to advance
the parklet program, and allow semi-permanent parklet owners the flexibility to
weatherproof the parklets.
Leona Stephenson, Vivid Brows and Skin
- Shared her experience of being denied the ability to move suites within the same building
and commented in support of the modified resolution.
Catherine Somers, Chamber of Commerce
- Commented that many businesses are in support of the parklet program but could not
remain in the meeting due to the time, and requested Council consider allocating some
downtown streetscape funds and ARPA funds to advance the parklet program.
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Other Business Item #16 – continued
Ginger Rowe
- Commented that the parklet program should be funded and advanced.
Donna Novi
- Commented that the parklet program should be funded and advanced, and requested the
Council consider allocating funds from the downtown streetscape project recovery funds to
advance the semi-permanent parklet program.
Randi Chen, Chamber of Commerce
- Requested the Council consider increasing the grant funding amount to either a percentage
or $40,000 each allocated from the remaining $1.5 million set aside for streetscape and
economic recovery, and reimburse the parklet owners who made their parklets ADA
compliant.
Andrea, Centenovo
- Requested the Council refer to the written public comments submitted by Jim Foley for
direction to fund semi-permanent parklets.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to adopt modified resolution contained in
Attachment 4 extending personal services businesses in office commercial zones
(Zone O) with an economic recovery agreement as contained in Attachment 4.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to reimburse the cost of future parklets up to 75%
or $40,000 per business, whichever is less, allocated from the $1.5 million set
aside for street scape and economic recovery. Seconded by Council Member
Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Other Business Item #16 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to reimburse the original parklets up to $2,500
per parklet for ADA compliance modifications. Seconded by Council Member
Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to reimburse the five original parklets up to 75%
or $40,000, whichever is less, allocated form the $1.5 million set aside for
street scape and economic recovery. Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to allow for coverings of existing semi-
permanent parklets with open sides, including a thin, low-profile, roofing
material that is reviewed and approved by the Town for compatibility of look and
feel. The cost of the roof must be fully covered by the applicant, and must be
built in full compliance of Town codes be. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to remove the sides of the coverings located
in the parklets by May 1, 2021 and fully remove the tent roofs/coverings located
in the parklets once indoor dining capacity is allowed at 100% by State and/or
County Health Orders. Seconded by Mayor Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to extend the meeting until 12:30 a.m.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Vice Mayor Rennie opposed.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to sunset K-rail parklets on September 19,
2021 unless the State does not fully re-open on June 15, at which point the
sunset date will be 90 days after date the State and/or County has fully
reopened, with the ability of the Council to reconsider the date with input from
the business community. Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Other Business Item #16 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to allow requests for larger parklets on a
case-by-case basis with consideration for space and street frontage of the
applicant’s building, and that supersized parklets will be financed solely by the
business or applicant. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT ITEMS - Continued
3. Approve Draft Minutes of the April 6, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting.
Shelley Neis, Town Clerk, provided the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Lei
- Commented on Jeffrey Suzuki’s comments at the April 6, 2021 Town Council meeting and
that Asian Trump supporters should stop being marginalized (Ms. Lei was asked to speak
under verbal communications).
Amy Nishide
- Commented in support of adding Rabbi Aaron’s comments to the minutes of April 6, 2021.
Lee Quintana
- Requested the desk item be read and that the Council approve the proposed amendments
to the minutes, and commented that the minutes did not reflect the tone of the meeting.
Jeffrey Suzuki
- Commented in support of adding Rabbi Aaron’s comments to the minutes of April 6, 2021.
Ali Miano
- Commented in support of adding Rabbi Aaron’s comments to the Minutes of April 6, 2021
and requested the Council consider using summary minutes instead of action minutes.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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Consent Item #3 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to approve the two corrections
recommended by staff as contained in the desk item. Seconded by Council
Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to: Purchase Two Patrol Motorcycles from Long Beach BMW
in an Amount not to Exceed $65,750; and Execute a Summary Vehicle Quotation to Extend
the Commercial Motor Vehicle Master Lease Agreement with Mike Albert, LTD. in an
Amount not to Exceed $3,000 for a 12- Month Lease Extension for Two Electric Vehicles, for
a Total Lease Amount Not to Exceed $66,010.
Matt Morley, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Jeffrey Suzuki
- Inquired if replacing the motorcycles are necessary due to functionality issues.
Amy Nishide
- Commented in opposition of the item and inquired if replacing the motorcycles are
necessary due to functionality issues.
Ali Miano
- Inquired what the vehicles will be used for and if the money could be allocated to another
cause such as economic recovery.
Alicia Cinema Stereo (Spargo)
- Commented in opposition of the item and requested the Council consider utilizing the funds
to support local businesses.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to extend the meeting until 12:40 a.m.
Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Consent Item #7 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to Authorize the Town Manager to:
• Purchase Two Patrol Motorcycles from Long Beach BMW in an Amount not
to Exceed $65,750; and,
• Execute a Summary Vehicle Quotation to Extend the Commercial Motor
Vehicle Master Lease Agreement with Mike Albert, LTD. in an Amount not to
Exceed $3,000 for a 12- Month Lease Extension for Two Electric Vehicles, for
a Total Lease Amount Not to Exceed $66,010. Seconded by Council Member
Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
8. Authorize a General Fund Appropriated Reserve Budget Transfer of $50,000 from the
Guardrail Replacement Project (CIP No. 812-0120) to the Shannon Road Class 1 Multi-Use
Path Project (CIP No. 813-0218) and Approve Corresponding Revenue and Expenditure
Budget Adjustments.
WooJae Kim, Town Engineer, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to authorize a General Fund Appropriated
Reserve (GFAR) budget transfer of $50,000 from the Guardrail Replacement
Project (CIP No. 812-0120) to the Shannon Road Class 1 Multi-Use Path Project
(CIP No. 813-0218) and approve corresponding revenue and expenditure budget
adjustments as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Tyler Thompson
- Shared his experience of being bullied for his political and religious beliefs, and requested
the Council take further action.
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Verbal Communications – continued
Lei
- Shared her experience of being harassed for her ethnicity and her political ideology.
Ali Miano
- Shared her reasons for joining the Anti-Racism Coalition.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:39 a.m.
Submitted by:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk