050421 Minutes
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/18/2021 ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
May 4, 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, May 4, 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 Proclamations for Public Works Week, Building Safety Month, and
Municipal Clerks Week and recognized staff in these work groups.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Vice Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) Legislative Committee and Mobile Source Committee meetings; Institute for
Local Government Addressing Hate Crime webinar; Disasters Do Not Wait Emergency
Preparedness Fair; two Finance Commission special meetings; Community Health and
Senior Services Commission (CHSSC) meeting; Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA)
Finance and Administration Committee meeting; and visited a South County farm and
orchard.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended a Neighborhood Watch emergency
preparedness meeting; Silicon Valley Leadership Group Mayor’s Circle meeting; two
Finance Commission special meetings; and Council Policy Committee meeting as an
observer.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended the Finance Commission meeting as an
observer and met with community member Kevin Arroyo regarding the Community Garden
Project.
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Council Matters - continued
- Council Member Ristow stated that in addition to the meetings already mentioned, she
attended the Chamber of Commerce’s Listen, Learn, Change, Grow campaign launch with
Mayor Sayoc; two Finance Commission meetings as an observer; Council Policy Committee
with Mayor Sayoc; met with residents including the Anti-Racism Coalition and Chamber of
Commerce; attended the Highway 9 Trail Connector public meeting; announced the last
General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting on May 6, 2021; announced Bike to
School Day will be on May 5, 2021.
- Mayor Sayoc stated in addition the meetings previously mentioned, the April 20 Council
meeting was adjourned in honor of former Planning Commissioner Charles Erekson and she
attended a service for him.
Manager Matters
- Announced the GPAC Meeting will be held on May 6, 2021.
- Announced the Police Department will hold a community meeting to review automated
license plate readers on May 11, 2021 and more information can be found on the Police
Department website.
- Announced Employee Parking Surveys will be sent out this week by the Police Department.
- Announced free COVID-19 testing will be held at the Adult Recreation Center on May 17;
appointments are strongly recommended and will be available beginning May 10.
- Stated recent economic activity catalyzed by the Council’s economic recovery resolution.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Minutes of the April 20, 2021 Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve Minutes of the April 20, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting.
3. Authorize Actions for the Purchase and Maintenance of Police Vehicle Mobile Audio and
Video with Integrated Automated License Plate Reader Technology:
a. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Six-Year Agreement with Axon Enterprises
Incorporated for the Purchase and Maintenance of Police Vehicle Mobile Audio and
Video with Integrated Automated License Plate Reader Technology in an Amount of
$214,851.49.
b. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer of $35,222.28 from the Equipment
Replacement Fund to the Police Department Operating Budget.
4. Adopt 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
5. Adopt a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance, Ordering
Abatement, and Setting June 1, 2021 as a Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the
Proposed Removal of Brush. RESOLUTION 2021-011
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Consent Items – continued
6. Authorize the Following Actions:
a. Accept a California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Grant
in the Amount of $230,000; and
b. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $230,000 in
the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for the Street Repair
and Resurfacing Project (CIP No. 811-9901).
7. Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts 1 & 2
a. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) Approving the Engineer’s Report (Attachment 8) for
FY 2021/22. RESOLUTION 2021-012
b. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 2) of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of
Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone.
RESOLUTION 2021-013
c. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 3) of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of
Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone.
RESOLUTION 2021-014
d. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 4) of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of
Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone.
RESOLUTION 2021-015
e. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 5) of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of
Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Vasona Heights Benefit Zone.
RESOLUTION 2021-016
f. Move $16,089 from the Kennedy Meadows Fund Balance to the Kennedy Meadows
District Weed Abatement Budget.
g. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 6) of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of
Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1-Hillbrook Drive Benefit Zone.
RESOLUTION 2021-017
h. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 7) of intention to Intention to Order the Levy and
Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 2-Gemini Court
Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2021-018
i. Set June 15, 2021 as the Date for the Public Hearing to Consider Protests for the Levy
and Collection of Assessments.
8. Approve a Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the
State Route 17 Corridor Congestion Relief Project (CIP NO. 813-0237).
9. Adopt an Ordinance 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
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Consent Items – continued
10. Adopt an Ordinance 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), for Property Located at 4 Tait Avenue.
APN: 510-44-054. Zone Change Application Z-20-002. Property Owner: Town of Los Gatos.
Applicant: Jim Foley. ORDINANCE 2317
11. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute Agreements with the County of Santa Clara for:
a. Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program; and
b. AB939 Implementation Fee Collection and Distribution.
12. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement for Consultant Services with
TruePoint Solutions DigEplan (LCT Software) for Electronic Plan Review Services in an
Amount Not to Exceed $89,474, Including a 3 Percent Increase Each Year with the First Year
Not to Exceed $16,859.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to approve Consent Items 1-12. Seconded by
Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously for items 1-8, and 11-12. Item 9 passed 3-0-2, Vice
Mayor Rennie and Council Member Badame Recused. Item 10 passed 4-0-1,
Council Member Ristow Recused.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lynley Ker Hogan
- Commented in opposition to the Listen, Learn, Change, Grow campaign; requested Council
act against Critical Race Theory; and requested the resignation of the Town Manager, Town
Attorney, Town Council, and the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.
Michael Hutchinson
- Requested the Council allow boutique cannabis dispensaries with Conditional Use Permits.
Rob Moore
- Commented in support of the Chamber’s Listen, Learn, Change, Grow campaign; requested
Council scrutinize the Police Department budget; and thanked the Council for their support
of Bike Month.
Amy Nishide, Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented she will advocate for additional mental health services during the budget
discussions; requested Council consider freezing the Police Department budget other than
pension obligations, and consider a hiring freeze.
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OTHER BUSINESS
13. Receive the Report and Presentation from West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority
Regarding Senate Bill 1383 Updates and Implementation.
Matt Morley, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report and introduced the
Town’s Environmental Programs staff Marina Chislett.
Marva Sheehan, West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority (WVSWA), gave the
presentation.
Opened public comments.
Lynley Kerr Hogan
- Inquired if chicken owners are able to opt out of paying a fee for food waste management.
Closed public comments.
Council discussed the item.
Council received the report and presentation, and discussed Senate Bill 1383 updates and
implementation.
14. Consider Requests for Additional Funding for Special Events and Destination Marketing and
Other Town Needs, and Direct Staff on Next Steps.
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Paul Kent
- Requested Council consider allowing events with live music to assist in supporting
economic recovery.
Jim Foley, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Commented in support of the Town funding events and destination marketing.
Randi Chen, Chamber of Commerce
- Presented a brief overview of the proposed destination marketing and the current
operations of the Visitor Information Center.
Donna McCurrie
- Commented in support of a destination marketing program.
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Other Business Item #14 – continued
Alice Southwell
- Commented in support of utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for destination
marketing.
Catherine Sommers
- Commented in support of using ARPA funds for destination marketing and special events.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to use the following principles to evaluate and
consider these and potential future requests:
1. Allocate funds in an equitable and objective manner to benefit all residents and
all areas of Town;
2. Enthusiastically support events from all community partners in a flexible manner
and avoid high traffic times, using ARPA funds pending further guidance from
staff;
3. Utilize the Community Grant process, including the equitable allocation, and
consider the total budget for the Grants and moving the process timeline along
as quickly as practical;
4. Include destination marketing and use it to improve the branding of Los Gatos
with its historic heritage and iconic structures, and do so with a clear definition
of the scope of work with assistance from staff;
5. Encourage opportunities and events to build synergy between the Town's
office/tech companies and the local retail/restaurant business work force; and
6. Avoid any conflicts of interest in the public/private partnership with the
Chamber of Commerce.
Seconded by Council Member Badame.
Friendly amendment by Vice Mayor Rennie to broaden the funding sources beyond
ARPA to also include the Town’s Economic Recovery Fund, sale of Winchester
property proceeds, or other Town resources. Friendly amendment accepted by the
maker of the motion and seconder.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Other Business Item #14 - continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to allow up to seven Thursday night downtown street
closures over the summer (to be completed by October 1), with $80,000 of total
Town funds to support the closures.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk