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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 L 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) 3/28/2005 12:04 PM Page 2 of 9 N:\CLK\JACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFT.doc Town Council Minutes 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 L benefits to the Town over the eight year life of the bill. 3/28/2005 12:04 PM N:\CLKUACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFT.doc Page 3 of 9 Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency March 21, 2005 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. 3/28/2005 12:04 PM N:\CLKUACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFT.doe Page 4 of 9 Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency March 21, 2005 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 - 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. 3/28/2005 12:04 PM N:\CLK\JACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFT.doe Page 5 of 9 Town Council Minutes 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. 3/28/2005 12:04 PM Page 6 of 9 N:\CLK\JACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFT.doc Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency March 21, 2005 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. 3/28/2005 12:04 PM N:\CLK\7ACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFr.doc Page 7 of 9 Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency March 21, 2005 Los Gatos, California 9:24 PM M # 12 TE 4/1 Mrs. Spector voting no. inued L 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 3/28/2005 12:04 PM N:\CLKIIACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFr.dec Page 8 of 9 Town Council Minutes Redevelopment Agency March 21, 2005 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 3/28/2005 12:04 PM NACLK\JACKIES MINUTES\Draft\MM03-21-05.DRAFr.doc Attest: MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency Page 9 of 9