01 Meeting Agenda - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment Agency
Council Agenda Meeting Date: 11-15-04 Item No. 1 TOWN OF tos GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004lMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 DRAFT Gi'iiTEM 7:00PM TOWN COUNCIL The Town Council/Parking AuthoritylRedevelopment Agency ofthe Town ofLos Gatos met in the Council Chambers ofthe
Town ofHall, 110 East MainStreet, at 7:00 PM, November 1,,2004, in a joint regular session. 7:01 PM INTERVIEWS Boards, Commissions, and Committees. 7:09PM ROLLCALL Present: Sandy Decker,
Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman, and Mayor/Chairman Glickman. Absent: None 7:10PM PLEDGE OF The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge ofAllegiance. ALLEGIANCE
7:11 PM CLOSED SESSION Town Attorney, Orry Korb, reported that the Council had met in Closed Session prior to this evening's meeting pursuant to the following: • Government Code Section
54957.6 concerning Labor Negotiations between Town Negotiator and Confidential Employees. • . Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation
for the Town Attorney. NO ACTION TAKEN. 7:12PM PRESENTATIONS Community/Business Recognition • Los GatoslMonte Sereno Police Pipes and Drums. • 129th Rescue Wing ofthe California Air
National Guard "Team Hawk" and Officer Sam Wonnell.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004IMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 7:17PM BOARDS,
Interviews for Boards and Commissions: COMMISSIONS & The follow were appointed: COMMITTEES • Community Services APPOINTMENTS Toni Blackstock Lisa Swenson • General Plan Jane Ogle • Parks
Commission Karl Lawson-Henze GarySchloh Todd Von Kaenel • Personnel Board 'I MaryRaz • Planning Commission D. Michael Kane • Rent Advisory Willia:m Errico Erin Green • Transportation
and Parking Kurt Lemons Edward Stahl 7:24PM COUNCIL Mayor Glickman advised the Town Clerk to readvertise for the one open COMMENTS position on the General Plan Committe. 7:26PM CONSENT
ITEMS TOWN COUNCIL #1-11 1. Accept Schedule ofPublic Hearings. (I-V) 2. Ratify payro11 for the period of September 26 -October 9, 2004 paid on October 15, 2004. (2-V) 3. Ratify accounts
payable for October 2004. (3-V) 4. Appoint Student Commissioners (4-12) • Accept Parks Commission recommendation to appoint Sam Richards and Megan Riley as Student Parks Commissioners.
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004JMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 CONSENT
ITEMS • Accept Community Services Commission recommendation #1-11 continued to appoint Kimberly Smith and Leila Vaez-Iravani as Student Community Commissioners. 5. Acceptance
ofGrant from the Valley Foundation in the amount of $50,000 for funding of"Hooked on Los Gatos: the Los Gatos Public Library/Museums ofLos Gatos History Project". (5-32) 6. Adopt resolution
approving application for California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCRE) Grant Funds under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection
Act of2002, to benefit the Los Gatos History Project. RESOLUTION 2004-128 (6-32) 7. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization ofterritory designated "Oka
Road No.9", approximately 6.68 acres located at 14800 Oka Road (APN's: 424-08-057,058,059 and 060). RESOLUTION 2004-129 (7-26) 8. Project No. 04-17 -Award ofConstruction Contract for
2004-05 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement(8-24) a. Adopt resolution declaring CB Construction Company to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project and awarding
a construction contract in the amount of $46,875.00. RESOLUTION 2004-130 b. Authorize staffto issue change orders to the construction contract up to an amount of$5,000. 9. Adopt resolution
authorizing the Town Manager to execute a lease agreement with Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation. RESOLUTION 2004-131 (9-39) REDEVELOPMENT 10. Ratify accounts payable
for October 2004. (lO-V) TOWN COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT (ll-V) 11. Approve Council!Agency minutes of: a. October 18,2004 b. October 25, 2004 11/10/2004 9:19 AM Revised: 11/10/2004 Page 3
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004IMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los CA 95030 CONSENT
ITEMS Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to approve consent calendar. #1-11 continued Seconded by Mr. Wasserman. Carried unanimously. 7:27PM VERBAL Ray Davis commented on dignity and respect during
public meetings, and COMMUNICATION onthe Roberts Road Bridge. 7:31 PM CLOSED VERBAL COMMUNICATION 7:32 pm OTHER BUSINESS ITEM #12 ITEMS #12 & #13 • IDGHWAY 9 BICYCLEIPEDESTRIAN SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IDGHWAY9 BICYCLEIPEDEST Staffreport made by John Curtis. RIANSAFETY Mr. Curtis is seeking direction regarding bicycle lanes on highway 9 IMPROVEMENT and sidewalks
from the Monte Sereno city limits to Highway 17. PROJECT 7:34PM PUBLIC Ray Davis spoke on the need for safety relating to the problem, and on a COMMENT vision for the future ofHighway
9. 7:37PM Chris Miller commented favorably on the feasibility study and improvements to Massol Avenue and Highway 9. 7:38 PM Joanne Peth commented on the Massol Avenue improvements and
encouraged Council to accept the report. She also commented on cleaning Highway 9, and added that there is pavement under all the old debris. Ms. Peth requested Council to ask Cal Trans
to do a major cleanup. She also spoke on the need for trail connections between Los Gatos Creek Bridge and Highway 9. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT 11/10/2004 9:19 AM Revised: 11/10/2004 Page
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 20041MINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 7:46PM ITEM
#12 Motion by Mrs. McNutt to approve highway 9 bicycle/pedestrian safety COUNCIL improvement project. COMMENTS Seconded by Mrs. Decker. 7:48PM COUNCIL • Recommended going forth with
the improvements at the earliest DISCUSSION opportunity. . 7:51 PM MAYOR CALLED Carried unanimously. THE QUESTION 7:52 PM ITEM #13 ITEM #13 • APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS/STATE URBAN
APPLICATION PARKS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR GRANT PROGRAM/CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, FUNDS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 FOR SKATEBOARD PARK.
RESOLUTION 2004-132 (13-33) Staffreport made by Pamela Jacobs. 7:54PM OPEN PUBLIC Ray Davis commented on Proposition 40 regarding funding for the COMMENTS skateboard park and on future
funding possibilities for soccer fields. 7:59PM Joanne Peth spoke on grant writing and thanked staffand parents for their help and support. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENTS COUNCIL Motion by Mr.
Pirzynski to approve application for grant funds. COMMENTS Seconded by Mrs. McNutt. 8:02PM MAYOR CALLED Carried unanimously. THE QUESTION 11/10/2004 9:19 AM Revised: 11/10/2004 Page
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCH.,IPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004IMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 8:03 PM
ITEM #14 ITEM #14 • REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FIVE YEAR REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATIONPLAN/AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENCY FIVE YEAR PRODUCTION PLAN/CENTRAL LOS GATOS IMPLEMENTATION REDEVELOPMENT
/JULY 1,2004 TO JUNE 30, 2009. PLAN Orry Korb Stated that four Council members live within 500 yards ofthe Redevelopment area and therefore the "rule ofnecessity" would apply. Mr. Glickman
and Mrs. Decker drew 1 & 2, and qualify to participate in the discussion. Mr. Wasserman and Mrs. McNutt were recused. • Mr. Glickman asked for consensus on whether to proceed tonight
or to continue the item to another date. • Mr. Pirzynski commented that he felt confident to proceed, but thought it wise to continue the matter. • Mrs. Decker asked ifit could be agendized
for the November 15, 2004 Town Council Meeting. • Mr. Glickman also agreed, to continue the matter, but requested staffto comment on the report. Staffreport made by Bud Lortz. Mr. Lortz
commented that this document is a living document and staff, as well as Council, have complete flexibility to make changes. 8:19PM COUNCIL • Time frame for conclusion COMMENTS • Would
like to do more thorough research on the text ofplan. • Redevelopment Agency pertaining to State requirements. • Commented regarding Redevelopment Agency sunseting 8:25PM OPEN PUBLIC
No one in the audience spoke to this matter. COMMENT CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT 11110/2004 9:19 AM Revised: 11110/2004 Page 6 of 11
TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA , TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004IMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 8:26PM
ITEM #14 • Housing and low income benefits and addressing the needs for people young families and local graduates. COUNCIL • Commented on Section E meeting the needs ofthe Community.
DISCUSSION • Requested clarification regarding the 20% mandate and expenditures. • Requested clarification regarding the restrictions on use offunds for civic structures. • . Requested
clarification regarding the balance ofownership, verses rental housing for the redevelopment area. • Requested that information be put on the Town's website, under ''what's new" for
public awareness regarding the Redevelopment Implementation Plan. 8:44PM MAYOR ASKED CONSENSUS on item #14 to continue for action on November 15, 2004. FOR CONSENSUS 8:49PM ITEM #15
ITEM #15 • 14300 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD (APN 424-32-068) 14300 FlLE PD-04-1--PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: WINCHESTER SOBRATO DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES. BOULEVARD-a. Review the draft Community
Benefit Agreement for the COMMUNITY Sobrato Development project and provide direction to BENEFITS staffregarding any desired changes. b. Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager
to execute Final Community Benefit Agreement for the Los Gatos Gateway Planned Development. RESOLUTION2004-134 (15-41) Staffreport made by Bud Lortz 8:54PM ITEM #15 • Discussion regarding
the relationship ofthe daily express shuttle to COUNCIL the proposed VTA community bus program. COMMENTS • Questioned the daily express shuttle extending from the 11/10/2004 9:19 AM
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARIONG AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004IMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ITEM #15
development to the Campbell light rail, as stated in the May 3, 2004 Ordinance. COUNCIL • Felt that Sobrato Properties would be just a "stop along the road". COMMENTS • Discussed the
fees that the Sobrato Project has committed to for continued the shuttle. • Questioned the estimated amount to complete the community bus project. • . Commented on assuming numbers without
specifically knowing where those numbers have come from. • January 2006 is the estimated date for the VTA proposed project. • High motivation ofVTA to provide this service. • Possibility
ofan express shuttle. • Wait for final community bus schedules before asking for express shuttle. 9:22PM OPEN PUBLIC Ray Davis spoke on Park dedication fees regarding the Sobrato Project.
COMMENT CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT 9:26PM Motion by Mrs. McNutt to authorize Town Manager to execute the final community benefit agreement for Los Gatos planned gateway development. The agreement
is to include staffrecommendationrelating to flexibility in reallocating up to $150,000 to sports fields, and also incorporating Mr. Lortz's suggestion that prior to final occupancy
staff would bring back a transit related plan which Council would approve. Seconded by Mr. Wasserman. 9:27PM ITEM #15 • Requested a more specific agreement regarding the shuttle COUNCIL
operation when this issue comes back to Council. DISCUSSION • Asked for support in giving direction, regarding a non stop shuttle from point A to point B. • Commented on the Community
Bus as a long term goal, but would like the express shuttle as a Community Benefit as promised. • Commented on flexibility, and would like to see the motion provide flexibility at this
point. The main objective is to get people from point A to point B. 11/10/2004 9:26 AM Revised: 11/10/2004 Page 8 of 11
9:43 PM ITEM #15 COUNCIL DISCUSSION continued COUNCIL DISCUSSION TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004JMINUTES Los Gatos
Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 • Direction to staffto have the most direct route. • Asked staffto look into integrating the Community Bus system and the Sobrato
project. • Commented on the amended text regarding the preferred method for operating the bus system. • Commented that the value ofthis community benefit should be comparable in value
to what was offered when the project was approved. Staff suggested wording for the amendment: Town desires the owner to assist with the light rail coming to Los Gatos. Council recognizes
the evolving circumstances regarding the VTA bus program. Council grants staffto authorize all required permits for the project. Occupancy ofthe project shall remain withheld until Council
and Sobrato can agree on the shuttle details. In addition, staffwill bring back the possibility of transferring community benefit funding to sports fields as set forth in the agreement.
• Granting easements and the associated costs. • Asked the maker ofthe motion to leave the 2nd sentence regarding the shuttle, as it is stated in the staff report, for the amendment.
9:50PM 9:51 PM MAYOR CALLED THE QUESTION ITEM #16 PROJECT 04-38 DOWNTOWN WAY FINDING SIGN PROJECT 4/1 Mrs. Decker voting no. ITEM #16 (16-24) • PROJECT 04-38 -DOWNTOWN WAY FINDING SIGN
PROJECT a. Review and discuss staffproposal on the Way-Finding Program for the downtown. b. Provide direction on the color scheme for downtown way-finding project and/or other elements
ofthe WayFinding Program. 11/10/2004 9:19 AM 11/10/2004 Page 9 of11
TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004IMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 Eo Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ITEM #16
c. Adopt resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing staffto advertise the project for bids. PROJECT 04-38 RESOLUTION 2004-133 DOWNTOWNWAY FINDING SIGN PROJECT Staffreport
made by Kevin Rohani. Continued 10:01 PM COUNCIL • Words should be centered. COMMENTS • Directional signs should be listed in order ofappearance ofeach destination. • Colors might blend
in with the trees and hillsides, and maybe should stand out a bit more. 0 Stay with the standard colors the Town has available without accruing an additional cost. • Discussed colors
and suggested that the brown would work very well since the material is fade resistant. • Colors should be consistent with the character ofthe Town. 10:17 PM Motion by Mrs. McNutt to
approve the downtown way fmding sign project. Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski. 10:19PM OPEN PUBLIC No one in the audience spoke to this matter. COMMENT CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT 10:21 PM MAYOR
CALLED Carried unanimously. THE QUESTION 11110/2004 9:19 AM Revised: 11110/2004 Page 10 of 11
TOWN OF LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA TOWN COUNCILIPARKING AUTHORITY JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 1, 2004IMINUTES Los Gatos Civic Center 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 10:22 PM
ITEM #17 ITEM #17 • ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES OF ADOPT THE ELECTED TOWN CLERK. (17-29) RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 2004-135 ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES OF Staffreport made by Debra
FigQne. THE ELECTED TOWN CLERK. 10:25 PM OPEN PUBLIC No one in the audience spoke to this matter. COMMENTS CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENTS 10:26 PM COUNCIL Motion by Mrs. McNutt to adopt the
duties ofthe elected Town Clerk. COMMENTS Seconded by Mrs. Decker. 10:27 PM MAYOR CALLED Carried unanimously. THE QUESTION 10:28 PM COUNCIL • Mrs. McNutt spoke on the Council Chambers
at the City of MATTERS Cupertino. • Mr. Glickman asked for interest in discussing the issue of televising the Planning Commission meetings. Council members agreed to have the issue agendized
for Council discussion. • Council thanked all involved with the Tait Avenue Halloween festivities. • Mrs. Decker asked for support for the High School Theatre and invited all to the
Toll House for the event next Sunday night. 10:32 PM MEETING ADJOURNED Submitted by: Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk 11/10/2004 9:19AM Revised: 11110/2004 Attest: MarLyn J. Ramussen, Senior
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