09 Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MARCH 21, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Council/Agency Meeting
Date: 04/04/2005
Item# 9
ITIME
ITEM 11
ACTION ON ITEM
6:00 PM
INTERVIEWS
General Plan
• Barbara Cardillo
• Libby Lane
• Mark Sgarlato
Transportation and Parking
• Bruce Entin - Did not appear.
Mayor announced appointments to the Commissions will be made at the
Town Council Meeting of April 4, 2005.
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, March 21, 2005, in a joint regular
session.
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector,
and Mayor/Chairman Mike Wasserman
Absent: None
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7:01 PM
PLEDGE OF
The audience was invited to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
7:02 PM
CLOSED SESSION
No report.
7:03 pm
COMMENDATION/
• Mary Joanne Zientek, Community Services Commissioner.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
. Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month in Memory of Shirley
Henderson.
• Noted the passing of Graham Burrows, an avid volunteer in
planting trees in the Town and the Volunteer Policing Program.
Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
March 21, 2005
Los Gatos, California
7:04 PM 1111 CONSENT ITEMS I TOWN COUNCIL
1. Accept Schedule of Public Hearings. (1-28)
2. Accept staff recommendations on County Referrals (2-37)
a. Projects outside Urban Service Area: 40 Fairview Court
b. Projects inside Urban Service Area: 15675 Cherry Blossom
Lane
c. Status of previous applications: None
3. Ratify Payroll for the period of February 13 - February 26, 2005
paid on March 4, 2005. (3-V)
4. Ratify accounts payable for March, 2005. (4-V)
5. Project 400-0550 Blossom Hill Park Roof Replacement. (5-33)
a. Adopt resolution approving revised project scope and
authorizing staff to conduct informal bid process.
RESOLUTION 2005- 015
b. Authorize budget adjustment increasing appropriations of
$5,000 from General Fund Appropriated Reserves Program
400, bringing the total appropriations for the Blossom Hill
Roof Project 400-0550 from $10,000 to $15,000.
6. Project 05-31 Neighborhood Center Fresh Air Exchange. (6-24)
Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications and
authorizing staff to advertise the project for bids.
RESOLUTION 2005-016
8. Proiect 04-70 - Fuel Svstem Uuarade Construction Contract and
Equipment Purchase. (8-26)
a. Adopt resolution declaring Fahy Construction, Incorporated
to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project and
awarding a construction contract in the amount of
$22,570.00. RESOLUTION 2005-018
b. Authorize staff to issue change order to the construction
contract up to an amount of $5, 000.00.
c. Adopt resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute an
agreement with Shields and Harper and Company for the
purchase of the fuel system in the amount of $29,827.66
from account No. 6690-77060. RESOLUTION 2005-022
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
9. Ratify accounts payable for March, 2005. (9-V)
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Redevelopment Agency
March 21, 2005
Los Gatos, California
CONSENT ITEMS
11. Project 04-65 -Alley Improvements. (11-24)
#1-11
a. Adopt resolution approving plans and specifications for the
Continued
Alley Improvement Project and authorizing staff to advertise
the project for bids. RESOLUTION 2005-019, 2005-2RD
b. Authorize budget adjustment increasing appropriations of
$215,000 from Storm Drain Fees #1-Fund 461 and
reallocating $157,000 from Project 930-0217 (RDA Street
Reconstruction) bringing the total appropriations for project
930-0344 (RDA Improvements) from $156,503 to $528,503.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to approve Consent Items #1-6, 8, 9, 11.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:06 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:07 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
#1-11
Continued
10. Approve Council/Agency minutes of March 7, 2005
PULLED ITEM# 10
Mr. Davis
• Commented on Action only minutes, and stated that he would like to
see archiving of transcribed minutes.
7:10 PM
COUNCIL
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to approve Consent Item #10.
DISCUSSION
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:11 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:12 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
7. Adopt a resolution in support of the Santa Clara County Traffic
#1-11
Relief Legislation for the Vehicle Registration Surcharge Senate
Continued
Bill (SB 680) sponsored by the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group
(SVMG). RESOLUTION 2005-017 (7-41)
PULLED ITEM# 7
Mrs. Spector
• Asked for clarification of the benefits to Los Gatos of the
Vehicle Surcharge Fee.
Mr. Guardino, CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group
• Commented on the amount the Surcharge would generate and
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benefits to the Town over the eight year life of the bill.
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Los Gatos, California
CONSENT ITEMS
• Spoke on the categories associated with the bill, including the Valley
#1-11
Transportation Authority (VTA) projects, landscape improvements,
Continued
Tier lA which includes the expressway systems, and local roadways.
• Spoke on benefits verses burden regarding traffic and the condition
PULLED ITEM# 7
of the roads in Santa Clara County.
7:15 PM
COUNCIL
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to approve Consent Item #7.
DISCUSSION
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:16 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:17 PM
VERBAL
Mr. Davis
COMMUNICATION
• Commented on the appreciation of the yellow ribbons on cars which
say "Support our Troops."
• Spoke regarding the Highway 9 safety and clean-up measures which
have been in progress over the past year.
Marian Cosgrove
• Submitted a letter and spoke on the responsibilities of the Elected
Clerk position.
7:25 PM
CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
7:26 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM #12 (12-15)
Consider a request to change General Plan designation from Low Density
ITEM #12
Residential and Neighborhood Commercial to Medium Density
Residential and to change the zone from R-1:8PD to demolish the motel
CONSIDER A
and restaurant and to construct 33 residential units. No significant
REQUEST TO
environmental impacts have been identified and a mitigated Negative
CHANGE
Declaration is recommended. Property location: 15350 Winchester
GENERAL PLAN
Boulevard. Property Owner: Donald Bersano. Applicant: Santa Clara
DESIGNATION
Development Company. RESOLUTION 2005-020
15350
WINCHESTER
BOULEVARD
Staff Report made by Bud Lortz.
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Los Gatos, California
7:40 PM
ITEM #12
• Clarification regarding intensity of the development on the north and
Continued
south borders of the property.
• Questioned the portions, of the General Plan relating to the proposed
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COUNCIL
use and Los Gatos new construction needs for 2002-2007.
COMMENT
. Clarification relating to the meaning of a medium density project.
• Questioned usable yard space.
• Clarification regarding the gate to the adjacent property.
• Questioned change to the FAR.
• Questioned the parking areas located throughout the project.
• Questioned the open space area relating to the project.
7:45 PM
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to accept the meeting minutes from the Planning
Commission regarding the Planned Development at 15350 Winchester
Boulevard (Attachment 5).
Seconded by Mrs. Spector.
7:46 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:47 PM
APPLICANTS
Mark Robson, Santa Clara Development, presented on overview of the
PRESENTATION
project.
7:56 PM
COUNCIL
• Questioned the removal, health, and replacement of the Monterey
COMMENT
pines.
• Clarification regarding the BMP Units blending in with the project.
• Questioned other parking options available.
• Clarification regarding pedestrian movement and the availability of
integrating with surrounding neighborhoods.
• Questioned if the reductions of density and intensity had been
addressed.
• Questioned the square footage and height of the homes.
• Clarification of the visibility of the homes on the bluff.
• Questioned the use of cellars to reduce mass as an alternative to the
single story style elements of the homes.
• Questioned if the street would be wide enough to accommodate on-
street parking.
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Redevelopment Agency
. March 21, 2005
Los Gatos, California
8:17 PM ITEM #12 Mr. Davis
Continued • Commented that he would like to see guest parking at both ends of
the project.
OPEN PUBLIC • Commented on the Planning Commission attending Council
COMMENT Meetings to represent position.
• Commented regarding traffic issues along Winchester Boulevard.
Mr. Casey
• Commented in support of the project.
Ms. Granstad
• Commented in support of the project.
Mr. Alpern, Board Member, Vasona Terrace Townhouse Association
• Commented that the development has addressed all issues with the
neighbors, and is in support of the project.
• Commented on the benefit of the Monterey Pines coming down and
being replaced by new trees.
• Would like to see a wall verses a gate on the North side of the
property.
Ms. Kabbaz
• Spoke on preserving the Villa Felice Motel and Restaurant.
Mr. Gus-Key, Director, Vasona Terrace Townhouse Association
• Commented in support of the project.
Mr. Roberts, President, Vasona Terrace Townhouse Association
• Commented in support of the project.
• Commented on Santa Clara Development's immediate response to
the neighbors concerns.
Ms. Linden
• Commented on the culture of Los Gatos and would like to see the
trees that are in fair health be treated and saved.
Ms. Bagatelos
• Commented in support of the project.
• Commented on the density and intensity of the project, and is
concerned about having enough room for the growth of the trees.
• Commented on the time restrictions that will apply when
construction commences.
Mr. Vargo
• Commented in support of the project.
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Los Gatos, California
8:49 PM
ITEM #12
Continued
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:55 PM
COUNCIL
0 Commented on the intensity of the homes verses the size of the lots.
DISCUSSION
• Questioned the average distance between homes and square footage
of personal yards.
• Clarification on changes after the Planning Commission Meeting
regarding the heights of homes, addition of trees and adjustment to
ridgeline.
• Stated that the design of the BMP Units should be indistinguishable
from the other homes within the project.
• Questioned if visibility of homes on the ridgeline could be decreased
without compromising their view.
• Suggested that during the Architectural and Site review staff address
the issues of smaller homes and bigger yards.
• Commented that the Commercial Zone was not good for the
neighborhood and Residential was more consistent.
Mayor asked for consensus regarding Alternative A, with enhancement to
the Planned Development, as the proposed project.
• Through Architectural and Site process, explore the possibility of
gate connections from the North and South property lines, with input
from the neighbors.
• Explore additional guest parking spaces.
• Continue to explore through the Architectural and Site process the
reduction of density, intensity and separation of homes.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to make the Negative Declaration. (Exhibit L of
Attachment 7)
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
9:21 PM
MAYOR CALLED
4/1 Mrs. Spector voting no.
THE QUESTION
9:23 PM
COUNCIL
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to make the required findings (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
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9:24 PM
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4/1 Mrs. Spector voting no.
inued
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OR CALLED
QUESTION
9:25 PM
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to adopt resolution approving the General Plan
Amendment (Attachment 2).
Seconded by Mrs. McNutt.
9:26 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
9:27 PM
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Plan
(attachment 4).
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
9:28 PM
MAYOR CALLED
4/1 Mrs. Spector voting no.
THE QUESTION
9:29 PM
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to waive the reading of the Planned Development
Ordinance (Attachment 3).
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
9:31 PM
MAYOR CALLED
4/1 Mrs. Spector voting no.
THE QUESTION
9:32 PM
Mayor directed Clerk Administrator to read the title.
9:33 PM
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to introduce the Ordinance to effectuate Planned
Development Application PD-04-5, the zone change (Attachment 3), Desk
Item with changes to include direction given by majority consensus.
Incorporate the revised plans (Attachment 9) with changes in the Planned
Development.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
9:58 PM
MAYOR CALLED
4/1 Mrs. Spector voting no.
THE QUESTION
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Los Gatos, California
9:59 PM
OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM #13 (13-41)
Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for Santa Cruz
ITEM #13
Avenue Resurfacing and authorizing staff to advertise Project 04-13 for
bids. RESOLUTION 2005-021
PROJECT 04-13
SANTA CRUZ
AVENUE
RESURFACING.
Staff report made by John Curtis.
10:03 PM
COUNCIL
• Clarification and update on "Summer in Los Gatos" which is part of
COMMENT
the Marketing Campaign.
10:05 PM
OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC
COMMENT
10:06 PM
COUNCIL
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to adopt resolution and authorize staff to
DISCUSSION
advertise project for bids.
Seconded by Mrs. Spector.
10:07 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
10:08 PM
ITEM #14
ITEM #14 (14-28)
None.
COUNCIL
MATTERS
10:09 PM
ITEM #15
ITEM #15 (15-28)
None.
MANAGER
MATTERS
10:10 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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