061521 Minutes
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 08/03/2021 ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
June 15, 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, June 15, 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. (All participating remotely).
Absent: Council Member Maria Ristow.
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
- Vice Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) Special Board meeting; Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Board,
Legislative Committee, and Risk Oversight Committee meetings; Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA) Board meeting as an alternate/observer and the Bike Superhighway
presentation; Community Health Senior Services Commission (CHSSC) meeting; and
Finance Commission meeting with Council Member Hudes.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended the Conceptual Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC) and Finance Commission meetings.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended a meeting with Police Chief Decena and
Town Manager Prevetti; CDAC meeting with Council Member Hudes; Finance Commission
meeting as an observer; tour of Town offices and facilitates with Town Manager Prevetti;
met with KCAT Executive Director and two KCAT Board Members; and met with community
members.
- Mayor Sayoc stated she attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board
meeting, corresponded with Town residents, and stated she will be agendizing at a future
meeting the report from the Cities Association on upcoming Police training.
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Manager Matters
- Announced both floors of the library are now open and seating will be available July 19.
- Announced the Summer Reading Program “Summer Colors Your World” for all ages is
underway and more information can be found on the Town Library webpage.
- Announced the last COVID-19 popup testing will be held on Monday, June 21 at the Adult
Recreation center; appointments are highly recommended.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve the Special Joint Meeting of the Town Council and Youth Commission Study
Session Minutes.
2. Approve Council Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2021.
3. Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Los Gatos Town Code to Include Gender-Neutral
Pronouns by Eliminating any Gender Preference Language Within the Los Gatos Town Code
and Amending Sections Regarding Grammatical Interpretation to Indicate that Whenever a
Gender Neutral Personal Pronoun is Used, it Shall be Deemed to Include the Feminine and
Masculine Also.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with All City Management Services,
Inc., Los Gatos Union School District, and Union School District for Crossing Guard Services
from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Continued Participation in the State Abandoned Vehicle
Abatement Program that:
a. Extends the Santa Clara County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Services Authority
(AVASA) for another 10-year term beginning May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2032 and
b. Approves the Town’s continued participation in the existing “Agreement for Santa Clara
County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority” and the collection, by the
Department of Motor Vehicles, of one-dollar ($1.00) vehicle registration fee for this
purpose. RESOLUTION 2021-022
6. Adopt a Resolution Expressing Support for the Santa Clara County 2020-2025 Community
Plan to End Homelessness. RESOLUTION 2021-023
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services with the Los Gatos
Chamber of Commerce to Manage the Town’s Visitors Information Center Including a Visit
Los Gatos Website, and Assist with Related Community Vitality Initiatives as Outlined in the
Scope of Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000.
8. Adopt Resolutions Establishing the FY 2020/21 and FY 2021/22 Gann Appropriations Limits
for the Town of Los Gatos. RESOLUTION 2021-024 and RESOLUTION 2021-025
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Amend an Agreement for Employee Safety Compliance and
Training Consultant Services with BSI EHS Services and Solutions (West) Inc. (Attachment 1)
to:
a. Extend the Term of the Agreement through June 2023, and
b. Increase the Contract Amount by $89,361 for a Total Amount not to Exceed $286,711.
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Consent Items - continued
10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-year Maintenance Agreement with Accela,
Inc. for Cloud Migration, Maintenance, and Support of the Accela Automation Permitting
Software System, and Authorize a FY 2021/22 Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the
Amount of $174,093 to Cover the Difference of the Two-year Upfront Payment of $228,649.
11. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with W. Jeffrey Heid, Landscape
Architect, to Provide Services as Landscape Architecture Consultant to the Town.
12. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Consultant Services with EMC
Planning Group Inc. for Preparation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element and Associated
Environmental Review Documents.
13. Direct Staff to Add Rainbow Stripes to Two Crosswalks on East Main Street in Front of Town
Hall.
14. Authorize the Following Actions:
a. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Los Gatos-
Monte Sereno Safe Routes to School in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000 for Providing
Services Eligible Under 2016 Measure B;
b. Establish a New Project Named Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Education &
Encouragement Program (421-812-0134) in the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget
Adjustments of $98,344.
15. Authorize the Issuance of a Request for Qualifications for the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Restrooms and Human Resources Offices (CIP No. 812-2117) and ADA Upgrade Public
Restrooms – Adult Recreation Building (CIP No. 812-2601) Design Services, and Authorize
the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consultant Services Agreement in an
Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000.
16. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to Extend the Agreement
for Services with Elevator Service Company of Central CA, Inc. for Four Months in the
Amount of $7,560, for a Total Agreement Not to Exceed $66,640.
17. Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction (Project 812-0130):
a. Authorize a FY 2021/22 Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Capital in the Amount of
$75,000 for the Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction Project (411-812-0130); and
b. Authorize the Town Manager to Apply for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program,
Asking for Funds for Roadside Vegetation Management.
18. Capital Improvement Project 813-0235 Downtown Streetscape Revitalization/ Economic
Recovery Efforts:
a. Approve a Contract Amendment with AP&I Design, Inc in the Amount of $42,192 for a
Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $92,192; and
b. Approve an Extension to the Application Deadline for Applications to the Parklet
Program to July 29, 2021.
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Consent Items - continued
Opened public comment.
Kevin Arroyo
- Commented in support of item 13.
C. Roy
- Commented in opposition of items 3 and 13.
Amy Nishide
- Commented in support of items 3 and 13.
Yanwu Zhang
- Commented in opposition of items 3 and 13.
Yvette
- Commented in opposition of items 3 and 13.
Maureen Heath
- Commented in support of items 3 and 13.
Donnalee
- Commented in support of items 3 and 13.
Lynley Kerr Hogan
- Commented in opposition of items 3 and 13.
Karla Albright
- Commented in support of items 3 and 13.
Joseph
- Requested the gender neutralization of the Town Code maintain a high standard including
grammatical accuracy and commented in opposition of item 13.
Karen Rubio
- Commented in support of items 3 and 13.
Quincy Scott
- Commented in support of item 13.
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Consent Items - continued
Cindy Sheehan
- Commented in opposition of items 3 and 13.
Christie Herrington
- Commented in opposition of item 13.
Sue Ann Lorig
- Commented in support of items 3 and 13.
Kaye
- Commented in opposition of item 13.
Kareem Syed
- Commented in support of items 3 and 13.
Wiggsy Sivertsen
- Commented in support of item 13.
Closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve consent items 1-18. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Eden Berg
- Commented in opposition of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
(DEI) efforts.
Amy Nishide
- Commented in support of DEI efforts and the Chamber of Commerce’s Listen, Learn,
Change, Grow campaign.
Lisa Wade
- Commented in support of DEI and anti-racism efforts.
Peter Noymer
- Commented in support of the Listen, Learn, Change, Grow campaign.
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Verbal Communication - continued
Quincy Scott
- Requested everyone remain sensitive to others as different perspectives are expressed.
Sasha Balasingam
- Commented in support of the COVID-19 vaccine, the rainbow striping on the crosswalk, and
thanked Council for their support of inclusivity.
Sue Ann Lorig, Social Action Committee, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Los Gatos Social
Action Committee
- Commented in support of anti-racism efforts.
Alicia Cinema Stereo (Spargo)
- Commented in support of the Chamber of Commerce’s Listen, Learn, Change, Grow
campaign.
Donnalee
- Commented in support of the Chamber of Commerce’s Listen, Learn, Change, Grow
campaign.
Maureen Javey
- Commented in support of the Chamber of Commerce’s Listen, Learn, Change, Grow
campaign and DEI efforts.
Karen Rubio, Plant Based Advocates
- Commented in support of DEI efforts.
Shasta Ericson
- Commented on the bullying and racial slurs her son experienced in school and in support of
anti-racism and equality efforts.
PUBLIC HEARING
19. Authorize the Following Actions for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and
2:
a. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and
Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
No. 1-Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2021-026
b. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and
Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
No. 1-Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2021-027
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Public Hearing Item # 19- continued
c. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and
Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
No. 1-Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2021-028
d. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and
Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
No. 1-Vasona Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2021-029
e. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and
Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
No. 1-Hillbrook Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2021-030
f. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and
Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
No. 2-Gemini Court Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2021-031
Stefanie Hockemeyer, Parks and Public Works Executive Assistant, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to authorize actions a-f as stated in the staff report.
Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS 20. Receive the Community Health and Senior Services (CHSSC) Report on Senior Service
Provision and Assessment Recommendations.
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Tom Picraux
- Commented in support of allocating resources to improve senior services and establishing a
study group or workshop.
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Other Business Item #20 – continued
Dick Konrad, CHSSC Commissioner
- Commented in support of continuing to identify the needs of seniors and identifying
resources through workshops.
Jeffrey Blum, CHSSC Commissioner
- Commented in support of continuing to identify the needs of seniors and identifying
resources through workshops, and requested the Town provide monetary resources to
improve senior services.
Ann Peterson, Live Oak Adult Day Care Executive Director
- Requested the Town consider improving the existing senior center.
Lee Fagot
- Requested the Council consider researching and collaborating with organizations to identify
senior needs by way of workshops and to improve existing facilities.
Nancy Rollett, Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Executive Director
- Requested the identification of additional needs and resources, and that LGS Recreation
receive additional budget direction from the Council.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to return to Council with ideas of how to improve
the senior services program over the next 12 months utilizing up to $500,000 of the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds if senior services are determined to be an
eligible use. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to
• Establish a standing committee that will include: CHHSSC members, Chamber of
Commerce members, senior service providers, senior leaders in the community,
and Council Members to develop a roadmap through community outreach
activity, including workshops that would culminate in a detailed document of
how to serve the 60+ community, develop coalitions, identify and prioritize
needs and solutions to problems facing the 60+ community which shall also
address the value of the ideas, estimated level of effort, timing, and funding
requirements; and
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Other Business Item #20 – continued
• Return to Council with a list of recommended stakeholders in the form of a
resolution. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
21. Accept the Report and Authorize the Temporary Installation of Traffic Calming Devices for
Shannon Road Between Los Gatos Boulevard and Short Road (CIP No. 812-9910 Traffic
Calming Projects).
WooJae Kim, Town Engineer, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Teri Kent
- Commented in opposition of the item and requested other measures be considered.
Frank
- Commented in support of the item.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to accept the report and authorize the
temporary installation of traffic calming devices for Shannon Road between Los
Gatos Boulevard and Short Road.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
22. Provide Direction on the Proposal from Forbes Mill LLC, Requesting a Restaurant Pop-Up at
Forbes Mill located at 75 Church Street on Saturdays from June 19 through October 30,
2021.
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Greg Hacker, Forbes Mill Homeowner’s Association (HOA) President
- Commented in opposition of the item.
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Other Business Item #22 – continued
Joe’s Galaxy Tab 57+
- Commented in opposition of the space being used as a restaurant long-term.
Jim Foley
- Commented in support of the project and addressed the concerns of parking, traffic, and
noise that were raised by other speakers.
Marilyn Rimmer
- Expressed concerns with potential traffic, noise, parking, safety, and garbage impacts.
John Schweitzer
- Expressed concerns with potential traffic, noise, parking, safety, and garbage impacts.
Lee Quintana
- Expressed concern with potential traffic, noise, parking, safety, and garbage impacts of full-
time restaurant usage.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to direct staff to work with Forbes Mill LLC and
Forbes Mill Condominium Association to set forth agreement parameters for a
trial period of two months to include:
• Employee parking to be on Miles Avenue or another lot,
• Property must be vacated by sunset,
• No music allowed,
• A parking attendant must be hired,
• Trash and noise must be monitored, and
• Staff may add parameters as needed.
The item should be brought back to Council if an agreement cannot be reached.
Seconded by Mayor Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion failed 2/2. Council Members Badame and Hudes voting no.
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Other Business Item #22 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to continue this item to a date certain of
August 3, 2021 with more details on the proposal including hours of operation,
parking, and additional input from neighboring residents. Seconded by Council
Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS - continued
Kerri
- Commented on her experience of not feeling safe and discriminated against for her
political ideology and race identity.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk