12 Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment Agency
DRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 4, 2004 /MINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 Council/Agency
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Minutes\4MM-l 0-04-04.wpd The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town ofLos Gatos met in the Council Chambers ofthe Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 4,2004, in a joint regular session. Present: Sandy Decker, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman and Mayor/Chairman Glickman. Absent: None The audience was invited
to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section
54957 regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Town Attorney. Council gave direction. No reportable action was taken. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding Conference
with Labor Negotiator for Town, Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Manager and AFSCME Negotiations. Council gave direction. No reportable action was taken. Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8 regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Property at 115 North Santa Cruz Avenue. Parties: Town of Los Gatos and CH Restaurant Properties LLC. Price and Terms are
Under Negotiations. Council gave direction. There was no reportable action taken. 1
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California ITIME 11i====I=T=EM====II========A=C=T=I=O=N=O=N=IT=E=M========1 PRESENTATIONS II PRESENTATIONS/COMMENDATIONS
I 7:04 COMMENDATION PM ARTS COMMISSION Mayor Glickman presented a Commendation from the Town of Los Gatos to Jules MacLean for her serVices to our community while serving on the Arts
Commission. Ms MacLean was present to receive her commendation and thanked the Mayor. 7:05 PM & 9:05 PM 7:06 PM 7:07 PM COMMENDATION COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION COMMENDATION ARTS SELECTION
PANEL PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS MUSIC IN THE PARK PROGRAM Mayor Glickman presented a Commendation from the Town of Los Gatos to Jennifer Werner for her services to our community
while serving on the Community Services Commission. Ms Werner received her commendation later in the evening (9:05 pm) and thanked the Mayor for being so honored. Mayor Glickman presented
a Commendation from the Town of Los Gatos to Sharon Cunningham for her services to our community while serving on the Arts Selection Panel. Ms Cunningham was not present but will receive
her commendation at a later date. Mayor Glickman presented Commendations from the Town to the many participants and contributors to the Music in the Park program. He spoke highly of
this community involvement which supports the business community and the downtown improvement and beautification projects. The following people were present to receive there commendations
and thanked the Town for the opportunity to have served our wonderful community in this manner. Recipients ofCommendations: Akeena Solar, Alain Pinel Realtors, Andale Mexican Restaurant,
Blacy's Fine Jewelers, Bob Lewis Automotive Family, Coldwell Banker Los Gatos, Community Hospital of Los Gatos, eBay Foundation, Gil & Sandy Decker, Hopkins & Carley, A Law Corporation,
Hotel Los Gatos -Kuleto's & Preston Wynne Spa, Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, Los Gatos Meadows, Los Gatos Weekly Times, Lucchesi Communications, Rotary Club ofLos Gatos Tangles
Salon, Testarossa Vineyards,' The Beck Family, Victoria Capital, me., Washington Mutual, Whole Foods Market ofLos Gatos, Wells Fargo Bank. N:ICLKIA MARIAN'S FILEIDraft MinutesI4MM-IO-04.04.wpd
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I I II CONSENT ITEMS II CONSENT ITEMS I ITEM 1 Motion by Ms McNutt,
seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council accept SCHEDULE OF and file informational report regarding currently scheduled public PUBLIC HEARINGS hearings. Carried unanimously. (01.28) ITEM
2 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council ratify PAYROLL the check register for payroll ofAugust 29,2004 through September 11, RATIFICATION FOR 2004 paid on September
17, 2004 in the amount of $561,323.38. AUGUST-Carried unanimously. (02.V) SEPTEMBER 2004 ITEM 3 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council ratify ACCOUNTS the check register
for accounts payable invoices paid on September 10, PAYABLE FOR 2004, September 17,2004 and September 24, 2004 in the amount of AUGUST 2004 $2,343,095.08. Carried unanimously. (03.V)
ITEM 4 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to accept and file FISCAL YEAR the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Annual Report. Carried unanimously. 200312004 ANNUAL (04.09) REPORT ITEMS
Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council WEST VALLEY approve the transition plan for the transfer of maintenance SANITATION responsibilities for the Los Gatos sewer
collection system from the DISTRICT SEWER Town of Los Gatos to West Valley Sanitation District. Carried SERVICES unanimously. (05.40) ITEM 6 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker,
that Council accept HAUNTED FOREST and file staffreport on a special events permit for the Haunted Forest to SPECIAL EVENT @be held at Oak Meadow Park from October 15th through October
31st. OAK MEADOW Carried unanimously. (06.10) PARK ITEM 7 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt DOMESTIC Resolution 2004-118 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN
OF VIOLENCE LOS GATOS PROCLAIMING OCTOBER2004 AS DOMESTIC AWARENESS VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Carried unanimously. Resolution 2004-118 (07.28) N:\CLKIA MARIAN'S FILEIDrafi Minutes\4MM-IO-04-04.wpd
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II Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I CONSENT ITEMS II CONSENT ITEMS CONTINUED I ITEMS Motion by Ms McNutt,
seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt WEST VALLEY-Resolution 2004-119 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MISSION-LOS GATOS SUPPORTING MEASURE "H" -THE WEST COMMUNITY VALLEY-MISSION
COLLEGE DISTRICT RENOVATE AND COLLEGE BOND REPAIR BOND MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 2004 MEASURE BALLOT. Carried unanimously. (08.28) Resolution 2004-119 ITEM 9 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded
by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt INTER-Resolution 2004-120 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF OPERABILITY LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO PROJECT EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE JOINT SILICON VALLEY FUNDINGAGREEMENT (JFA)WITH OTHERSANTACLARA COUNTY CITIES TO UPDATE THE CURRENT SCOPE AND Resolution 2004-120 AUTHORITY OF THE SILICON VALLEY REGIONAL INTEROPERABILITYPROJE
CT (SVRIP). Carried unanimously. (09.41) ITEM 10 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2004-121 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BELOW MARKET
LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO PRICE HOUSING EXECUTE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR BELOW PROGRAM MARKET PRICE HOUSING PROGRAM UNITS IN URGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, AUTHORIZING RELATED
BUDGET Resolution 2004-121 ADJUSTMENTS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2002-177. Carried unanimously. (10.39) REDEVELOPMENT II REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I ITEM 11 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded
by Mrs. Decker, that the Agency ACCOUNTS ratify the check register for accounts payable invoices paid on PAYABLE FOR September 10,2004, September 17, 2004 and September 24,2004 in SEPTEMBER
2004 the amount of$24,177.77. Carried unanimously. (11.V) COUNCIL/AGENCY II TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I ITEM 12 Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that the Town
Council/Redevelopment Agency approve the Minutes of the Joint MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 20, 2004 as submitted. Carried SEPTEMBER 20, unanimously. (12.V) 2004 N:\CLKIA MARIAN'S
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM I ACTION ON ITEM I COMMUNICATIONS II VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS I 7:14 SPEAKERS ROBERTS ROAD
BRIDGE CLOSURE PM Paul Vieth spoke regarding Council's decision to close the bridge on ROBERTS ROAD Roberts Road. He noted that he walked through the neighboring areas BRIDGE and asked
if the residents wanted the bridge closed, of those asked 54 wanted the bridge to stay open Laura DiPiero asked that the closure happen slowly, or a little at a time as repairs are made
to the bridge. She does not want to see a sudden change without more residential input. Peggy Willey appealed the closure and submitted a petition from the neighbors to keep the bridge
open and repaired to look like it does now. Michael Montgomery spoke about the traffic on the road and the need to keep the bridge open for vehicles. Irene Ringer resident is worried
about traffic remaining in her neighborhood and parking there because it has no way out. Kim Gavin asked for further study and funding ideas for working on the restoration of the bridge.
Marilyn Anderson spoke ofthe traffic already in her neighborhood and believes the bridge closure would force even more to drive through looking for parking. Wesley Poate would like to
see a lot more information on how this is to work and clearly defining what will take place over time. Kimerly Poate spoke against bridge closure and noted that she supported all the
comments made so far. Ray Davis raised questions concerning the Brown Act and proper notification regarding the possibilityofstreet closure before the Council took action on that issue.
Sandy Jordan did not receive notice about the closure. She asked that this issue be studied carefully if the bridge is to be left as a pedestrian bridge, due to the fact that skateboarders
will be more tempted to use it if there is no traffic permitted on it. SPEAKER ROBERTS ROAD STAFF REPORT John Curtis explained the work and study that has been done in STAFF RESPONSE
investigating the feasibility ofrepairing this bridge. Traffic impacts and TO ROBERTS ROAD volume on surrounding streets have been measured and studied. With that three options were
determined: 1) To close the bridge and leave open for foot traffic and bicycles; 2) Repair the scour at the base due to deterioration of concrete over the years, which will cost about
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California COUNCIL COMMENTS ITIME II ITEM II========A=C=T=IO=N=O=N=I=T=E=M=======I I II COMMUNICATIONS II
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS I ROBERTS ROAD ROBERTS ROAD BRIDGE CLOSURE CONTINUED COUNCIL COMMENTS: * Staff to work with neighbors * Staff to re-evaluate the traffic studies * Develop more
specific plans for the bridge closure * Re-evaluate the feedback from trial * Report back to Council with findings ROBERTS ROAD SPEAKERS CONTINUED 7:46 SPEAKER -CLEAN PM WATER ACT 01OTHER
BUSINESS 7:51 ITEM 13 PM SKATEBOARD PARK AT MILES AVENUE PARKING LOT 7:52 SKATEBOARD PM PARK Staff Report N:ICLKIA MARJAN'S FILEIDraft MinutesI4MM-IO-04-04.wpd Michael Deloumi spoke
on keeping the bridge for foot traffic and alternative modes oftransportation. TomWilley questioned Council on making so sudden a decision before the neighborhoods and people who use
the bridge could make thoughtful suggestions and offer the people's opinions and comments. CONCERNING CLEAN WATER ACT Cameron Colson, Herring Ave, San Jose, spoke concerning code enforcement
to curtail certain activities that did not uphold the Clean Water Act and adhere to Los Gatos Code Section 22. He said he was speaking publicly concerning this issue and requested some
answers to his questions. Orry Korb, TownAttorney, responded and asked that Mr. Colson meet with him and funnel all his paper work and evidence through his office. II OTHER BUSINESS
I SKATEBOARD PARK AT MILES AVENUE PARKING LOT Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place so noticed to discuss and consider: a.) Approval of final preliminary design for
a skateboard park to be located at the Town-owned parking lot on Miles Ave; b.) Direction to submit applications for State Park Bond Funds for the skateboard park; c.) Direction on supervision
for the skateboard park and requirements for wearing safety equipment. (13.33) Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Manager, gave report on the estimated costs for building a skateboard facility.
She noted that $946,500 has been the amount identified to complete this project and asked for Council direction in seeking grants and proceeding with fund raising activities with the
community to raise about $820,000. 6
Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California EJI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I I II OTHER BUSINESS I OTHER BUSINESS CONTINUED Skateboard Park at Miles
Avenue Parking Lot ITEM 13 Pamela Jacobs (continued) Asked for direction on enforcing the safety concerns of the park. She addressed the need for protective gear such Staff report coninued
as helmets and elbow guards. She asked if staffcould proceed with the issuing of permits. Bruce Playle, Consultant and Architect for the proposal, spoke of the final design before Council
this evening and ofthe many meetings that were held with the community. He noted that concrete is the quietest medium for such a park and that fencing would add safety after hours. ITEM
13 COUNCIL COMMENTS ON SKATEBOARD PARK: * Parking will remain along the freeway fence COUNCIL * Dumping area for the Town will remain in same location COMMENTS * The Grant Funding and
Fund Raising Committees were introduced * The need for two entrances was discussed * One entrance for those arriving on foot and another for those arriving by car * Liability concerns
were were discussed and Mr. Korb and Mr Playle noted the risk analysis and the opportunity to work on an ordinance to cover the issues ofthe skatepark ITEM 13 SKATEBOARD PARK AT MILES
AVENUE PARKING LOT SPEAKERS TO THE SUBJECT: SPEAKERS Eric Reichwein, spoke ofthe contingency costs and commented on the stray baseballs and suggested placing a net to stop them. Michael
Deloumi spoke ofprotecting the skaters from stray balls from the baseball field and did not want to wear safety gear. Joanne Peth spoke about the gate and fund raising efforts. Supported
the need for two entrances. Karen Deloumi, spoke of the second entrance developing into a potential problem but believes the trees to stop stray balls can also serve to provide shady
areas. Ryan Honda addressed the leaves falling from the trees and creating a hazard for the skaters. He thought the net would provide better safety from stray baseballs. Jonny Holst
asked why the ten foot setback was necessary. Assistant Manager Jacobs explained that there were public utility right ofways in those setbacks. Sanjeev Chitre spoke of a broad base of
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California OTHER BUSINESS CONTINUED Skateboard Park at Miles Avenue Parking Lot ITIME
I II OrnER BUSINESS I SPEAKERS CONT. 8:46 MOTIONS PM and COUNCIL COMMENTS SKATEBOARD PARK AT MILES
N:ICLKIA MARIAN'S FILEIDraft MinutesI4MM.IO.04.04.wpd SKATEBOARD PARK SPEAKERS CONTINUE: Sanjeev Chitre (continued) who want and will use the park to come forward and assist in the fund
raising activities. Ray Davis suggested that Monte Sereno be asked to participate in the fund raising activities for the skateboard park saying that their young people will be using
the facility and that Monte Sereno has the same rights to Park Fund money from the State as Los Gatos has. He also suggested that Los Gatos and Monte Sereno use park dedication fees
for helping offset the cost ofthis park. Serena Eichelberger spoke about the kids that that attended the planning meetings and their enthusiasm for this proj ect. MOTIONS & COMMENTS/SKATEBOARD
PARK AT MILES Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council approve the final preliminary design for a skateboard park to be located at the Town-ownedparking lot onMiles
Avenue. Carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council authorize staffto submit applications for State Park Bond Funds for the skateboard park. Carried
unanimously. Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Wasserman, giving the following direction on issues of supervision and the use of safety equipment: * Provide 2080 hours of supervision
through the Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation district and evaluate the need to continue supervision at the end of one year. * An estimated $33,000 in funding for
supervision will have to be allocated through the FY 05-06 budget process. *An ordinance will be introduced requiring safety equipment and signs posted to that effect even though supervision
is provided. * The possibility of only indirect supervision being offered at a later date should be put in the CQA process so that document does not have to be redone in the future.
Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Ms McNutt voted no, believing that indirect supervision should be offered first, and evaluations made on use and activities, before full supervision is budgeted.
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California EJI ITEM I ACTION ON ITEM EJI I RECESS CALLED II The Mayor called a ten minnte recess. I LJPUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING SANTA ROSA DRIVE 520/RESIDENTIAL APPEAL 9:17 ITEM 14 SANTA ROSA DRIVE 520/RESIDENTIAL APPEAL PM Mayor Glickman stated that this was the time and place duly noted for 520
SANTA ROSA public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission APPEAL decision denying approval to construct a new single family residence on property zoned HR-2 1'2. Architecture
and Site Application 8-04-055. Property location: 520 Santa Rosa Drive. Property OwnerlApplicant: John Jahan and Mac Saberi. Appellant: Mac Saberi STAFF REPORT Bud Lortz gave a report
on the history of this application. He noted that staff, applicant and Planning Commission had gone as far as they could with this proposal and that the Planning Commission suggested
that the application be started over with a totally new design addressing all the concerns reflected in Commissionminutes and suggestions made by staff. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS TO THE SUBJCT:
Mac Saberi addressed the most recent permits that were issued in this ITEM 14 neighborhood. He is willing to reduce the square footage and the height but would prefer to keep the Mediteranean
architecture. 520 SANTA ROSA Selfia Halim would like the view of the house from Hicks Road to appear to be a single story home. She said that as it sits on a ridge its present design
is far to large and wide. Connie Kasper spoke of other homes in the area and asked that this home be designed to blend with the neighborhood. Ray Davis spoke about saving the hillsides
and issues relevant to that subject. He also spoke concerning the Planning Commissions decisions. Sanjeev Chitre noted that he was not allowed to build a huge house on his property and
that he had to contour his home to fit the hillside. He asked that any new applications be held to the same standards. John Jahan noted that his plans were five feet lower than that
stated in the report. He would like to retain the Mediteranean style and work with staff in complying with the requirements. Mac Saberi spoke again about height and grading compliance.
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California E:JI ITEM II ACTION ON ITEM I U[] PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED PM ITEM 14 SANTA ROSA DRIVE
520/RESIDENTIAL APPEAL 9:46 MOTION Motion by Ms McNutt, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to uphold the PM 520 SANTA ROSA Planning Commission's decision and deny Architecture and Site ITEM
14 Application S-04-055 noting that the applicant needs to begin again with a new application that will show a decided reduction in height, mass and scale. Council also noted that the
Planning Commission did an excellent job and had very detailed minutes explaining the applicants' need to adhere to the hillside standards. Carried unanimously. (14.15) 01OTHER BUSINESS
II OTHER BUSINESS I 9:47 ITEM 15 NORTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE PAVING PROJECT PM NORTH SANTA Mayor Glickman announced that this was the time and place so CRUZ AVENUE noticed to discuss and
consider: a) Directing staff to prepare a PAVING PROJECT construction schedule of approximately eight weeks by closing North Santa Cruz Avenue in segments, or; b) Directing staff to
prepare a construction schedule of approximately four weeks by closing North Santa Cruz Avenue entirely. (15.24) ITEM 15 John Curtis, Public Works Director, spoke of the many meetings
that STAFF REPORT have been held with the residents and business communities to discuss N. SANTA CRUZ issues and mitigate the impacts to these sectors that this project will cause. He
spoke of the large amount of grading that needs to be done with the current surface removal and then he outlined the two proposed schedules for accomplishing this project with the least
impact to the neighborhoods. MAYOR RECUSED Mayor Glickman recused himself from this item on the agenda. He FROM THIS ISSUE noted that he had justmoved into the downtown area and was
livingjust a few feet from the proposed proj ect. Mr. Wasserman, as the vice-mayor, accepted the duty of conducting the meeting at this point. ITEM 15 NORTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE PAVING
PROJECT COUNCIL COMMENTS: COUNCIL * The four week version should be implemented. COMMENTS * There are rear entrance ways to all businesses that can be utilized during the street improvement
proj ect. * Signage will be placed and prominent to help folks find parking during the street reconstruction. * VIPs will be placed near stop signs to help direct motorists. N:ICLKIA
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Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency October 4, 2004 Los Gatos, California B01I ITEM I ACTION ON ITEM I OTHERBUSINESS I OTHER BUSINESS I ITEM 15 NORTH SANTA CRUZ AVENUE PAVING PROJECT
STREET COUNCIL COMMENTS: RESURFACING * There will be no construction on Sundays to disturb the Farmer's PROJECT Market and Music in the Park. COUNCIL * The project will start in July
and end before Labor Day. COMMENTS * Hours of operation will be 6AM to 6PM. ITEM 15 Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Ms McNutt, that Council MOTION authorize staffto prepare a construction
schedule ofapproximately four PAVING PROJECT weeks by closing North Santa Cruz Avenue (Main Street to Highway 9) entirely. Carried unanimously. (15.24) ITEM 16 There were no Council
Matters for discussion this evening. PM COUNCIL (16.28) MATTERS 10:26 ITEM1? MANAGER MATTERS PM MANAGER Board and Commission Vacancies: MATTERS The Community was reminded that there
were several openings on boards and commissions and that applications were due by 5PMFriday. (17.28) I Mayor Glickman adjourned this evening's meeting
at 10:28 PM. ATTEST: Marian V. Cosgrove Town Clerk Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency. N:\CLKIA MARIAN'S FILElDraft Minutes\4MM-IO-04-04.wpd 11