09 Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FEBRUARY 22, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Council/Agency Meeting
Date: 03/07/2005
Item#
TIME
ITEM
ACTION ON ITEM
7:00 PM
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town
of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town of Hall,
110 East Main Street, at 7:00 PM, February 22, 2005, in a joint regular
session.
7:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector,
and Mayor/Chairman Mike Wasserman
Absent: None
7:02 PM
PLEDGE OF
The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
7:03 PM
CLOSED SESSION
No report.
7:04 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
TOWN COUNCIL
#1-13
1. Accept Schedule of Public Hearings.. (1-28)
2. Accept staff recommendation on County Referrals. (2-37)
a. Projects outside urban service area: None
b. Projects inside urban service area: 16661 Kennedy Road
and 16516 Shannon Road.
c. Status of previous applications: None.
3. Ratify Payroll for the period of January 16 - January 29, 2005 paid
on February 4, 2005. (3-V)
4. Ratify accounts payable for February 2005. (4-V)
5. Accept Treasurer's Report of January 2005. (5-2)
Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
CONSENT ITEMS
6. Approve Town Council Study Session Minutes of February 7,
#1-13
2005. (6-34)
Continued
8. Adopt a resolution ordering the summary vacation of a portion of
excess water pipe line easement at 24 Kimble Avenue (APN: 529-
32-016) RESOLUTION 2005-008 (8-40)
9. Adopt a resolution making determinations and approving the
reorganization of territory designated "Kennedy Road No. 15,"
approximately 0.285 acres located at 16701 Kennedy Road ( APN:
532-08-063). RESOLUTION 2005-009 (9-26)
11. Adopt ordinance amending Town Conflict of Interest Code
(Division 4 of Article III of Chapter 2) to allow future revisions of
the appendices by resolution. ORDINANCE 2139 (11-1)
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
12. Ratify accounts payable for February, 2005. (12-V)
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to approve Consent Items #1-6, 8, 9, 11 and 12.
Seconded by Mrs. Spector.
7:02 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:03 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
7. Adopt a resolution denying an appeal of a decision from the
#1-13
Planning Commission approving the construction of a second story
Continued
addition to a pre-1941 residence and to exceed the FAR on
property zoned R-11). Architecture and site application: S-05-021.
PULLED ITEM #7
Property Location: 56 Bayview Avenue. Owner: Dave and Lyn
Dardis. Applicant: E. Gary Schloh. Appellant: Michael Manley.
RESOLUTION 2005-007 (7-15)
7:04 PM
PUBLIC
Mr. Davis
COMMENT
• Commented on the FAR Ordinance relating to 56 Bayview Avenue.
• Questioned the Resolution regarding Council's vote to uphold the
Planning Commission's decision.
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Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
7:06 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Item #7.
#1-13
Seconded by Pirzynski.
Continued
PULLED ITEM #7
COUNCIL
COMMENT
7:07 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried 312 with Mr. Wasserman and Mrs. Spector voting no.
THE QUESTION
7:08 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
10. Approve proceeding with the Civic Center/Master Plan project and
#1-13
adopt resolution authorizing Town Manager to negotiate and
Continued
execute agreement with Anderson-Brule Architects.
RESOLUTION 2005-010 (10-32)
PULLED ITEM #10
7:09 PM
PUBLIC
Mr. Davis
COMMENT
• Commented on the public funding relating to the Civic
Center/Master Plan Project.
• Commented on public funding for soccer fields in Los Gatos.
COUNCIL
Motion by Mr. Glickman to Approve Consent Item #10.
COMMENT
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:10 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
CONSENT ITEMS
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
#1-13
Continued
13. Approve Council/Agency minutes of February 7, 2005.
PULLED ITEM #13
7:11 PM
PUBLIC
Mr. Davis
COMMENT
• Commented on the minutes of February 7, 2005 regarding concerns
the neighbors may have in relation to reconstruction of the Auto
Mall.
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Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
7:13 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Item #13.
#1-13
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
Continued
PULLED ITEM #13
COUNCIL
COMMENT
7:14 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:15 PM
VERBAL
Mr. Davis
COMMUNICATION
• Questioned Verbal Communications at the State of the Town
Address.
• Questioned when the Engineering Peer Review for Roberts Road
Bridge would return to Council.
Mrs. Cosgrove
• Commented regarding the Elected Clerk's position and certification
of records.
7:18 PM
CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
7:19 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #14
Consider extension of an Urgency Ordinance to streamline the review
ITEM #14
process for a replacement facility at 15200 Los Gatos Boulevard (Los Gatos
Auto Mall).
CONSIDER
EXTENSION OF AN
URGENCY
ORDINANCE
15200 LOS GATOS
BOULEVARD
Staff Report Made by Bud Lortz.
7:21 PM
COUNCIL
• Clarification on Item J, relating to early neighborhood involvement
COMMENT
during the design process.
• Questioned staff regarding the square footage and height of the
replacement building.
• Clarification on Item A, regarding when the public hearing for the
Auto Mall replacement building may be held.
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Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
7:22 PM
ITEM #14
Mr. Davis
Continued
• Spoke on public notification and land use entitlement for 15200 Los
Gatos Boulevard.
OPEN PUBLIC
• Commented on the second story addition proposed for the
COMMENT
reconstruction of the building.
7:25 PM
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
CLARIFICATION
Mr. Korb stated for the record:
BY ATTORNEY
• Council's action on the Item was to allow, under the zoning, for an
application to be made within the parameters of the Ordinance.
7:28 PM
Clerk Administrator read the title.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to wave the reading of the ordinance.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:29 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
F
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to introduce and adopt Urgency Ordinance.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:30 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:31 PM
OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM #15 (8-40)
Discuss and provide direction on options for scheduling Town paving
ITEM #15
project and San Jose Water Company project on N. Santa Cruz Avenue.
DIRECTION ON
OPTIONS FOR
SCHEDULING TOWN
PAVING PROJECT
AND SAN JOSE
WATER COMPANY
PROJECT ON N.
SANTA CRUZ
Staff report made by John Curtis.
AVENUE.
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Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
7:41 PM
ITEM #15
Continued
COUNCIL
COMMENT
• Clarification of risks regarding not doing the reconstruction option.
. Clarification from San Jose Water on the current condition of the
water main.
. Questioned the hours work would take place pertaining to option #4.
• Asked for clarification regarding the $30,000 allocated for a
Marketing Campaign.
• Requested information relating to the repairs done on Royce Street
and the quality of the road at this time.
7:49 PM
OPEN PUBLIC
Mr. Borfeld, Business Owner
COMMENT
• Commented on the growth of the project in the last two years.
• Suggested commitment on mitigating the negative impacts of the
project.
• Commented on the proposed Marketing Campaign and the need for
more support for the businesses.
Mr. Lemons, Business Owner
• Commented on loss of income if N. Santa Cruz Avenue would be
closed for two months or more.
Ms. Kerwin, Business Owner
• Asked Council to postpone the project for another year.
• Commented that her shop could not survive another decrease in sales
if the road were to be closed for two months.
Ms. Choly, Business Manager
• Commented that the revenue loss would out weigh the urgency for
the work to be done.
• Fears that customer's shopping and dining habits would change, and
they may go elsewhere.
• Asked for strong commitments from the Town, if the project does go
forward.
• Would like to see the project take slower approach.
Mr. Arzie, Property Owner
• Commented on the history of the Redevelopment District:
• Commented that the streets are not hazardous to the public health.
• Commented that businesses are not strong in the Downtown area,
and suggested that option #4 would be the better approach.
Mr. Zuur, Business Owner
• Asked for consideration regarding the Downtown businesses.
• Suggested Council consider option #4 or option #5.
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Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
ITEM #15
Mr. Hargett, Business Owner
Continued
• Commented on the character of the Town, and that the downtown
offers alternatives to the regional shopping centers.
PUBLIC
Mr. Wayker, Business Owner
COMMENT
. Suggested the allocated $30,000 for a Marketing Plan be increased if
option #1 is approved.
• Commented on his business regarding layoffs, and revenue loss if
the road is closed for two months.
Andres Bergman, Business Owner
• Suggested his restaurant would not survive a two month closure, and
would like Council to consider option #4 or option #5.
• Commented that customers would go elsewhere to shop and dine.
Ginger Rowe, Business Owner
• Commented on the effect the road closure would have on her
employees, family, and customers.
Mr. Davis, Resident
• Suggested that the project be put on hold till business picks up.
• Commented on the condition of the water pipes in the Downtown
area.
Mr. Carlquist, Resident
• Commented on his support for options #4 or #5.
• Commented regarding the traffic on Massol Avenue and the
surrounding neighborhoods if N. Santa Cruz Avenue was to close for
two months.
8:19 PM
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:20 PM
COUNCIL
• Commented on the Government process and the advantage of having
DISCUSSION
time to think and re-think the project.
• Commented on the factors involving the water capacity, taste, water
pressure, and the pipes. Stated that the quality is good at this time.
• Commented that San Jose Water had not scheduled replacement of
the pipes for ten to fifteen years, and that the water pipes are not in
danger at this time, and repairs are not needed.
• Spoke on cost benefit for the project regarding merchants, the
Town, and the residents.
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Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
ITEM #15
• Commented regarding the effect the traffic would have on
Continued
emergency vehicles and the gridlock in the Town and neighborhoods
for an extended period.
COUNCIL
• Spoke on the Democratic process regarding the public involvement.
DISCUSSION
. Suggested that the $30,000 remain allocated to a Marketing
Campaign for option #4.
• Suggested to staff that analysis be kept available for a future project.
• Commented on addressing concerns of the merchants and neighbors.
• Commented on. promoting the Downtown area and mitigating traffic
for the two weeks N. Santa Cruz would remain closed.
• Affirmed that the Town RDA funds would remain intact.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to adopt Town overlay project in summer 2005,
with out San Jose Water project (Option #4).
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
8:46 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
8:47 PM
ITEM #16
ITEM #16 (16-37)
Adopt a resolution amending the Hillside Development Standards &
ADOPT
Guidelines Architectural Review Criteria. RESOLUTION 2005=011
RESOLUTION
AMENDING
HILLSIDE
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS &
GUIDELINES
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
8:49 PM
COUNCIL
Clarification on the General Plan Committee regarding deletion of
COMMENT
Items #8 and #11.
• Clarification regarding step and grading pertaining to different style.
homes.
• Questioned if staff could send Item #11 back to Architectural
Standards Committee for revue and clarification.
• Questioned if Architectural Standards Committee wanted a
comprehensive review.
• Asked for clarification regarding moving forward with the adopted
Hillside Plans, and returning to Council at a future date with
information relating to the review process.
• Clarification regarding the possibility of a focused review from
Architectural Standards Committee to the General Plan Committee
and forwarded to Council.
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Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
February 22, 2005
Los Gatos, California
8:57 PM
ITEM #16
Mr. Davis
Continued
• Commented on the Hillside Plans relating to stepping a home up and
down the hill to avoid a cut pad.
OPEN PUBLIC
. Commented regarding a Peer Review from Portola Valley.
COMMENT
9:00 PM
CLOSED PUBLIC
COMMENT
9:01 PM
COUNCIL
• Commented that the general concept was approved, and needs to be
DISCUSSION
tested on the ground, followed by evaluation on proposed projects.
• Suggested that the review process take its course.
• Commented on the minutes from the Architectural Standards
Committee and suggested if the minutes do not reflect the decision
they made on Item #11, they could address the matter at their
meeting when minutes would be approved.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to adopt resolution amending Hillside
Development Standards & Guidelines.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
9:05 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
ITEM #17
ITEM #17 (17-28)
None.
COUNCIL
MATTERS
ITEM #18
ITEM #18 (18-28)
None.
MANAGER
MATTERS
9:06 PM
MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk
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Attest:
MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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