11 Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment Agency
DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council Meeting CALIFORNIA Date: 02/17/04 TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY [tern #: II JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 2, 2004/MINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 E:JI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I 7:33 TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking AuthoritylRedevelopment Agency of the PM Town ofLos Gatos met in the Council
Chambers ofthe Town Hall, 110 ,--East Main Street, at 7:33 p.m., Monday, February 2,2004, in a joint regular session. I ROLL CALL IPresent: Sandy Decker, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski,
Mike .Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Glickman. Absent: None U[] PLEDGE OF The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. PM ALLEGIANCE \ II CLOSED SESSION \
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported ;hat Council had not met in Closed SeSSIOn pnor to thIS evemng's meetmg. 01APPOINTMENTS II BOARDS -COMMISSIONS -COMMITTEES I BOARD OF Mayor Glickman
announced that one application for the Building Board APPEALS of Appeals had been received from Tom Dodge for the one advertised vacancy. Voting was held and Mr. Dodge was reappointed
to the Board for a term ending 01/01/06. COMMUNITY Mayor Glickman announced that one application had been received SERVICES from Jessica Scheiner for the three openings on the Community
Services Commission. Voting was held and Ms Scheiner was appointed to a term ending 01/01/07. PLANNING Mayor Glickman announced that six applications had been received COMMISSION from
Gary Ball, James Doss, Howell Thomas, Thomas O'Donnell, Chuck Sloan and Joanne Talesfore for the two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Voting was held and Ms Talesfore and Mr. O'Donnell
were appointed to terms ending 01/01/07. N:\CLK\.. MARJAN'S FILE'Draft Minutes·,Marian.LMBwpd
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency February 2,2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM [[ ACTION ON ITEM [ ellAPPOINTMENTS [ BOARDS -COMMISSIONS -COMMITTEES CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION
Mayor Glickman announced that two applications were received from & PARKING Howell Thomas and Tim Boyd for the one opemng on the Transportation and parking Commission. Voting was held
and Mr. Boyd was appointed to tenn ending 01/01/08. D[][ PRESENTATIONS II PRESENTATIONS I 7:39 BUSINESS ',. Council Member Wassennan presented a Commendation from the PM RECOGNITION
Town to Adrienne Kerwin of "Adrienne's" for the demonstration of community service that this business has shown. Ms Kerwin was "ADRIENNE'S" present to receive the commendation and thanked
the Town for the opportunities to serve and noted her commitment to her service to the Town in the years to come. 7:43 COMMENDATION Mayor Glickman' presented a Commendation
from the Town to PM PARK COMMISSION Gladwyn D'Souza for his year of service on the Transportation and Parking Commission. Mr. D'Souza was present to accept and thanked the Town for the
opportunity, to have served on this commission. I [I CONSENT ITEMS I[ CONSENT ITEMS I ITEM! Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council accept and file infonnational
report regarding currently scheduled public SCHEDULE OF hearings. Carried unanimously. (01.28) PUBLIC HEARINGS . ITEM 2 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council ratify
the check register for payroll ofDecember 21,2003 through January 17, PAYROLL 2004 paid on January 23, 2004 in the amount of$l ,068,509.43. Carried RATIFICATION FOR unanimously. (02.V)
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2003 ITEM 3 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council ratify the check register for accounts payable invoices paid on January 16, ACCOUNTS 2004
and January 23, 2004 in the amount of $726,953.29. Carried PAYABLE unanimously. (03.V) RATIFICATION FOR NOVEMBER S \CLKv\ MARlAN'S FILE'Drafi Minutes Manan LMB wpd
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EJICONSENT ITEMS I CONSENT ITEMS CONTINUED I ITEM 4 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt, to accept recommendation from Community Services
Commission Chair and Vice Chair to appoint Rachel Berkowitz as student Community Services Commissioner. Carried unanimously, (04.12) ITEMS PROJECT 0409 PARKING LOT 4 REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION
Resolution 2004-11 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council adopt Resolution 2004-11 entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CAPITAL PROJECT 0409A -PARKING GARAGE LOT 4REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BIDS. Carried unanimously. (05.24) This item has been pUlled
and will be heard after Item 11. MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2004 DITEM6 '.' 14300-14350 DIPWINCHESTER C=O==U=N=C=IL=/=A=G=E=N=C=Y='�
� ITEM 7 Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt, that the Town Council/Redevelopment Agency approve
the Minutes of the Joint Regular Meeting January 20,2004 as submitted. Carried unanimously, (07.V) ITEMS JOHNSON AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt,
that .Council approve the continued use of speed humps on Johnson Avenue as a permanent traffic calming measure. Carried unanimously. (08.41) DITEM9 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS This item
has been pulled and will be heard after Item 11. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA ITEM 10 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE RATIFICATION Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Ms McNutt, that the Agency ratify
the check register for accounts payable invoices paid on January 16,2004 and January 23, 2004 in the amount of$271,841.98. Carried unanimously. (lO.V) -N '·eLK',,-MARIA:O:'S FILE'Draft
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency February 2, 2004 Los Gatos, California ITIME II ITEM 11i=========A=C=T=I=O=N=O=N=IT=E=M='=========1 EJICOMMUNICATIONS VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
.. I 7:46 SPEAKER Ray Davis spoke of safe routes to schools for children and noted the Los Gatos Boulevard and Shannon Road pedestrian crossing. He also asked that Cougcil establish
a Park Dedication Fund with Development Impact Fees from new in Town. LJISPEAKER 01 BIJSINESS I,Ch,uck Novm,o, spoke Ofthe. fence line on his property
and his difficulty working withthe City ofMonte Sereno regarding his property line and water runoff from his neighbor's pool. II OTlIER BUSINESS I 7:54 ITEM 12 PM HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
& GUIDELINES HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT & GUIDELINES (12.38) Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place so noted to receive public input and consider the adoption of resolution
for the Hillside DeveloIJInellt Standards & Guidelines. SPEAKERS ON ITEM 12 -HILLSIDE STANDARDS Bud Bud Lortz, Director ofCommunity Development, reported on the past two ye.ars of efforts
by staff, committees and the community regarding these proposed polices for the hillsides and noted that he was available to Council regarding any questions they might have. He also
reported on Mr. McCarthy's request regarding floor area ofsingle family homes in the hillside standflrds not applying to his project being a planned development that was approved prior
to the adoption of the guidelines but which had notyet applied for architecture and site approval. II IRay Davis spoke of too much development in the hillsides. STAFF REPORT rJllTEM
12 SPEAKERS [:]1SPEAKER 8:01 " Joe McCarthy asked that his planned development be grand-fathered in. He has been working under the old hillside guidelines and would like to complete
his project under the regulations he, began with. He spoke ofthe removal ofthe huge eyesore that had stood on the property in the past, a facility that was in some places six to seven
stories high. He requested that the size and mass of the demolition be considered when the footprint of his project is submitted. He noted the 160.000 square foot convent removal and
the demolition ofthe four story, 6,500 square foot facility on the promontory of the property that have been removed from the visual impl3,ct from the valley floor. ,'J elK'A ,\1ARJAN'S
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency February 2,2004 Los Gatos, California SPEAKERS ON ITEM 12 -HILLSIDE STANDARDS CONT. DITIME Ill::::===I=T=E=M====lII:========A=C=T=I=O=N=O=N=IT=E=M========H1
ITEM 12 SPEAKERS 8:04 " EJ Tom O'Donnell, speaking for the McCarthy proposal, asked for fairness or at least the recognition of being in the pipeline at this time. He asked that each
house be evaluated location by location and on its own merits. IDavid Wei"man spoke against the proposal and asked that the new Hillside guidelines be followed. . 8:24 " Dr. Heidi Evers
who lives on Foster Road was very pleased with the McCarthy plans and all the work that has been promised by Mr. McCarthy and completed so far. 8:26 " 8:28 " Peggy Dallas asked that
the Hillside Standards be approved. Shehas worked on General Plans I & II and believes that the McCarthy proposal can follow the standards successfully. Suzanne Cochran spoke of the
workthat has gone into the Hillside Standards and asked that upcoming applications follow those guidelines. She believes the request from McCarthy leaves too much open to speculation
at this time. LJ 8:33 I" IArt Bonner supported the Hillside Plan and requested that Council not grant exceptions to those standards. , . LJ:36 PI=T=E=M=1=2=======i?M=a=y=or=G=li=c=km=a=n=c=10=s=e=d=t
=he=p=ub=l=ic=co=mm==e=n=t=s=ec=t=io=n=o=f=t=h=e=C=o=u=n=c=i[=' s=il CLOSED PUBLIC business. COMMENTS MOTION N '.CUCIA MARIAN'S FILE\OTaft Minutes\Marian.LMB.wpd Motion by Mrs. Decker,
sconded by Mr. Wassennan, that Council adopt Resolution 2004-12 RESOLUTION OF TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS & GUIDELINES (Attachment 14).
(12.38)
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency February 2,2004 Los Gatos, California HILLSIDE STANDARDS & GUIDELINES -CONTINUED ITEM 12 ITIME =========A::
:::C=T=I=O=N=O=N=IT=E=M==========nl DITEM12 . HILLSIDE STANDARDS COUNCIL DISCUSSION I II MOTION CARRIED 01RECESS CALLED "J CLKIA \IARJAN'S FILE\Drali Minutes'Marian LMB wpd Mrs
Decker noted that the demolition of the prior institution on this site, and the communitY's focus on the Los Gatos foothills, accent the beauty ofthis location which has become the central
focal point as one approaches Los Gatos on the freeway. The adoption of the guidelines allow the McCarthy project to go forward and use these standards the way they were proposed a,nd
intended, which is to minimize the impact of building in our hillsides. Mr. Wasserman believes that the proposed hillside standards allow for 6,000 square feet but also permit under-grounding
ofliving space which permits additional square footage. The restrictive element for him is the 25% or 1,500 square feet of visibility from the valley floor. He believes that creativity
and uniqueness of design can help meld the structure to the hillsides and mitigate impacts to the view shed. Mr. Pirzynski asked that ways to protect the beauty ofthe hillsides for the
whole Town and ways to develop architectural styles that make use of the contours of the land be pursued. He believes there are appropriate architectural designs which will be able to
follow the hillside guidelines and create beautiful, compatible and comfortable homes. He spoke of the protection of the view shed and the use of creative ways to gain additional square
footage. Mrs. McNutt spoke of fairness to Mr. McCarthy and his project and the need to supp<m the hillside standards and guidelines. Mr. Glickman spoke with staff and determined that
sufficiently large plantings and carefully landscaped site might be able to cover enough ofa structure to render it only 25% visible'and possibly allow flexibility in square footage.
The assumption being that over the years the trees will continue to mature and further shield the home from view. This mechanism can meet the hillside standards and still balance fairness
with the guidelines. IMayor Glickm.n cailed the question. Carried uuanimously. IMayor Glickman called a five minute recesss. _. 6
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency February 2,2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM II .ACTION ON ITEM 9:01 ITEM 11 15220 KENNEDY ROAD SOLAR PANEL USE 15220 KENNEDY ROAD -SOLAR
PANEL USE Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place duly noticed for holding a public hearing to consider an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission to approve
a grading permit for landscaping improvements and to install solar panels on property zoned HR-2 Yz. No significant environmental impacts have been identified as a result of this project
and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved. APN 537-15-004. Architecture and Site Application S-Ol98. Negative Declaration ND-04-3. Property Location: 15220 Kennedy Road. Property
Owner/Applicant!Appellant: Jim Deichstetter DI=S=T=A=F=F=======J=B=U=d=L=o=r=tz=,=D=i=re=c=t=or=o=f=c=o=mm==u=n=it=Y=D=e=v=e=lo=p=m=e=n=t,=g=a=v=e=an=o=v=e=rv=i=e=w:::H and hIstOry of
thIS project and the Town's polIcIes concernmg solar . panel installation. . . 01SPEAKERS ·11 SPEAKERS FOR ITEM 11 -15220 KENNEDY ROAD I APPLICANT Jim Deichstetter spoke of an energy
audit that was suggested and the need for the panels to be at a 30 degree angle for maximum efficiency. He noted different locations and the problems with visibility and impacts to neighbors.
He also spoke of the need to remove trees if certain locations were chosen. The environmental need to reduce the amount ofcarbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the means to supply his
own clean energy source were the reasons he chose to pursue solar panels. IDave Weissman, spoke in support of solar energy panels but also encouraged a smaller installatIOn WIth thought
to the enVIronment and . the neighborhood. . t:J1CLOSED HEARING 9:30 9:33 "" Kurt Newick spoke in support of the Sierra Club and as Chair of the Global Warming Energy Committee. He addressed
cost effective solar installations, solar friendly permitting policies and the need to address global warming issues with cost effective solutions to the use of expensive fossil fuels.
Glen Minyard designer of the proposed solar system. He spoke of situating the panels in full sunlight during the hours of 8am to 4pm to produce optimum power. He designed this project
to minimize the size of the array, shield the panels from the neighbors and the road and to also make it economical and productive. He also noted that solar panels have warrantees of
twenty to twenty five years of 90% power output. IMayor Glickman closed the public hearing. N'.CLK'A MARIAN'S FILE\Draft MinuteSIMarian.LMB.wpd 7
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency February 2, 2004 Los Gatos, California 15220 KENNEDY ROAD -SOLAR PANEL USE CONTINUED DITIME =======A=C=T=I=O=N=O=
N=IT=E=M========H1 ITEM 11 Continued 9:50 ITEM 11 COUNCIL COMMENTS SOLAR PANELS LJ:56 MOTION ITEM 11 .. . SOLAR PANELS 9:57 ITEM 11 SOLAR PANELS COMMENTS ON CONDITIONS UMOTION CARRIED
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the solar panel arrays, and specifically how to minimize impacts to the hillsides. Council consensus was to limit the array to only the family's and needs and requirements.
Motion by Ms McNutt, seconqed by Mr. Pirzynski, to uphold the Planning Commission's decision and approve Architecture and Site Application S-01-98 with conditions. 15220 KENNEDY ROAD/SOLAR
PANELS COMMENTS ON CONDITIONS: *the solar panel application that was brought forth was approved by the Planning Commission *the application had conditions and provided some options that
the applicant didn't c'are to follow but could still pursue ifhe chose to *conservation and cutting back on the energy that is used, should be a number one priority, then there wouldn't
be a need for such a huge array of solar panels on the hillside *the leach field area shall not be irrigated-applicant would like red fescue planted in that
fescue is a grass that is tolerant of drought conditions and does not need irrigation and can replicate the natural setting of the hillside *the leach field area shall not be planted
with ornamental landscaping *parameter fencing of3/4's ofthe property has pre-existing fencing and only the southern boundary is being considered for conditions *no fencing is to be
installed later on southern boundary that would prohibit the migration of animals *no more than 2,500 square feet of solar panels to be installed *before impacting the hillsides with
this number of panels it would be appropriate for the applicant to try to diminish his own energy consumption and use the products to do so that are already available on the market *condition
4 is to be followed, which limits the applicant to that power necessary to meet either the CEC or the home's needs, whichever is less *the Town does purport itself to be solar friendly
*Resolution to return with appropriate language for Council's review Mayor Glickman called the question. Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mrs. Decker and Mr. Pirzynski voted no, having requested
a method to restrict the number of panels allowable in the hillsides.8
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency February 2, 2004 . Los Gatos, California SPEAKER I TIME II===I=T=E=M===III=========A=C=T=I=O=N=O=N=IT=E=M========911 01RECESS CALLED IMayor
Glickman called a five minute recess. 10:34 ITEM 6 ITEM 6 -14300-14350 WINCHESTER BLVD/SOBRATO 14300-14350 CONSENT ITEM THAT HAD BEEN PULLED WINCHESTER Speaker: BOULEVARD Ray Davis asked
that Council Member Joe Pirzynski make a motion for SOBRATO reconsideration on the Sobrato development application. He asked that a Park Dedication Ordinance be passed during the rehearing
and that mitigation fees of approximately one million one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars for park dedication be required of the Sobrato development. MOTION ORDINANCE 2126 10:41
ITEM 9 SPEAKERS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL RESOLUTIONS 2004-13 & 2004-02RD 10:46 ITEM 13 COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES N\CLK\A MARlAN·S FILE\Draft !'o1inutos\MaJian LMB.wpd Motion by Mr. Pirzynski;seconded
by Ms McNutt, that Council adopt Ordinance 2126 entitled, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 14300-14350WINCHESTERBOULEVARD (ORDINANCE 2095). Carried
by a vote on ayes. Council Members Decker and Wassennan voted no for reasons noted in prior record. (06.15) ITEM 9 -SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT CONSENT ITEM THAT HAD BEEN PULLED Speakers:
Ray Davis spoke to the crosswalks at the schools in Los Gatos. He believes that there is more to be done by the Town to make these crosswalks safe for children on the way to school.
He particularly noted the Blossom Hill School, the Van Meter school, and Fisher School. Chris Miller approved of the direction of the report and helieves that the Town is actively pursuing
the options available to address these concerns. Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolutions 2004-13 &2004-02RD entitled, RESOLUTION OF TOWN COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OFTHE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS CONCERNING SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS. Carried unanimously. unanimously.
(10.15) ITEM 13 -COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wassennan, to accept the Scope of Work and budget for preparation of Commercial Design Guidelines.
Carried unanimously. (13.38) 9
ITEM Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency E:JI II February 2,2004 Los Gatos, California ACTION ON ITEM 10:48 10:50 10:52 ITEM 14 COUNCIL RETREAT ITEM 15 COUNCIL " MATTERS ITEM
16 MANAGER MATTERS TOWN COUNCIL RETREAT MEETING MINUTES Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Ms McNutt, to approve the meeting minutes from the Town Council Retreat held January 24,2004,
and to follow through on the thoughts and. ideas expressed at that meeting. Carried unanimously. TOUCH MY HEART EVENT -TAfT AVENUE Mrs. Decker reminded Council and the Community ofthe
"Touch My Heart" reception at the Los Gatos Museum. It will be held Saturday, February 14th and the tickets are $25 apiece. The paintings, prints and sculptures for auction were juried
by George Rivera, curator of the de Saisset Museum. The auction should be able to meet a large portion of the Museum's budget for the year., STUDENT CROSSING ISSUES I LG BLVD. & SHANNON
RD. Council Consensus to accept the updated status report on the student crossing issues at the the intersection of the Los Gatos Boulevard and Shannon Road, Speaker Davis spoke to this
issue and made observations that were not in conjunction with staffs report. He would like to see crossing guards at the intersections. 111 :07 ·11 ADJOURNMENT N \CLK'A MARIAN'S FILE\Draft
Minutes'Manan LMB wpd .1 Mayor Glickman adjourned, this evening's meeting at 11 :07 PM ATTEST: MarianV. Cosgrove Town Clerk Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency 10