07a Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
October 17, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Council/Agency Meeting
Date: 11/7/2005
Item# I Ck,
I 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, October 17, 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
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Lead: Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization: Police Officer's Association
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken."
7:04 PM
PRENSENTATION
Assemblyman Ira Ruskin
• Commented on his progress and accomplishments during the
past year.
• Stated his committee appointments.
• Commented on the nine bills he had sponsored.
• Commented on VLF refund and Proposition 42.
• Commented on the Town's proposed skate park.
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Los Gatos, California
7:11 PM
COMMENDATIONS
Commendations
And
Community/Business Recognition
PROCLAMATIONS
• Valerie Archer and John Wainwright - Lyric Media
Mrs. Spector presented Lyric Media with a commendation for "Los Gatos
Now and Then" an historical documentary of the Town of Los Gatos.
• John Bourgeois - Parks Commissioner
Mr. Wasserman presented John Bourgeois with a commendation for his
volunteer time to the Parks Commission.
Proclamation
Kerry McLain, CEO - YWCA of Silicon Valley: "A Week
Without Violence" (October 16 - 22, 2005)
Mr. Wasserman presented Stacey Tassel and Ginger McDonald,
representing YWCA of Silicon Valley with a proclamation for the "A
Week Without Violence" program.
7:27 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
TOWN COUNCIL
#1-9
1. Ratify Payroll for September, 2005. (1-V)
2. Ratify accounts payable for September, 2005. (2-V)
ITEMS # 6 AND #7
3. Adopt resolution approving the final map for Tract 9736 (15350
WERE PULLED
Winchester Boulevard) and accepting the dedications and
abandoning the existing public service and emergency access
easements. RESOLUTION 2005-109 (3-24)
4. Adopt resolution approving the final map for Tract 9537 (Calle
_ Marguerita) and accepting the dedications.
RESOLUTION 2005-110 (4-24)
5. Project 04-64 - Chiller/Cooling Tower Replacement at the Civic
Center (5-24)
Adopt resolution approving amendment to the Professional
Engineering Services Agreement to add Contract Change Order #1
in the amount of $3,550.00 under the professional engineering
consultant services agreement with Integrated Engineering
Services for a total contract amount of $30,900.00.
RESOLUTION 2005-111
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CONSENT ITEMS
REDEVELOPMENT
#1-9
Continued
8. Ratify accounts payable for September, 2005. (8-V)
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. Approve Council/Agency minutes of: (8-V)
a. October 3, 2005
b. October 5, 2005
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #1-5, #8 and #9.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:28 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:29 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
6. Project 05-18 - 25 Fiesta Way Annex ADA Improvements (6-24)
#1-9
Adopt resolution to reject bids for Americans with Disabilities
Continued
(ADA) Improvements and authorize staff to rebid the project.
RESOLUTION 2005-112
PULLED ITEMS
#6 AND #7
Mr. Davis
• Commented that the sidewalks on Fiesta Way are too old and
.ITEM #6
narrow and should be widened to 42" all the way to the rear of
the Los Gatos Hotel
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to approve Consent Item #6.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:32 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:32 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
7. Authorize expenditure of $41,240.00 to Taser International for the
#1-9
purchase of 41 electronic muscular disruption technology (EMDT)
Continued
devises for the Police Department. (7-36)
PULLED ITEMS
#6 AND #7
ITEM #7
Staff report made by Chief Seaman.
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7:54 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
#1-9
Continued
ITEM #7
COUNCIL
COMMENT
• Questioned if a police officer could use the device in lieu of
getting too close to suspects or using a more deadly weapon.
• Clarification regarding multiple use of the Taser device on
crimes relating to methamphetamine users.
. Questioned if a well defined policy will be in place prior to use
of the devices.
8:03 PM
OPEN PUBLIC
Ms. Wallach
COMMENT
• Commented that devices should not be used for mental crisis
victims.
• Commented that she is not in favor of Taser technology.
Ms. Rutherford
• Commented that she is not in favor of Taser technology.
Mr. Bery, San Jose Director for ACLU of Northern California
• Suggested having a policy in place prior to the use of Taser
devices. He complimented the Police Department's plan for
implementing training and addressing policy and procedure.
Mr. James
• Commented on crisis intervention.
• Commented that he is not in favor of Taser technology.
Mr. Davis
• Commented on supporting any tool which would help police
officers in their line of work.
• Questioned the need to purchase 41 Taser devices.
Ms. Geary
• Commented that proper training on Taser devices will save
lives.
• Commented on supporting the use of Taser technology in Los
Gatos.
8:20 PM
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
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8:21 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
• Commended Chief Seaman and his staff on the information
#1-9
provided to Council.
Continued
ITEM #7
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to authorize the expenditure of $41,240 to Taser
International for the purchase 41 electronic muscular disruption
technology devices for the police department.
COUNCIL
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
DICUSSION
• Clarification regarding the need for 41 Taser devices.
• Commented on proper training, and a policy being in place
prior to the use of these devices.
8:32 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
8:32 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Meeting resumed at 8:38 PM.
A RECESS
8:38 PM
VERBAL
Mr. Davis
COMMUNICATION
• Commented on the sidewalk and re-striping of Blossom Hill
Road between Roberts Road and University Avenue.
Mr. Davis received two warnings and was asked to leave the Council
Chambers. (8:42 PM)
Mrs. Cosgrove
• Commented on her ability to certify records requested by the
Town of Los Gatos.
• She asked for funding for Elected Clerk position to make
copies.
.8:45 PM
CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
8:46 PM
PUBLIC
None.
HEARINGS
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8:47 PM
OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM #10
ITEM #10
2005-06 First Quarter Budget Performance and Status Report.
a. Accept 2005-06 first quarter budget performance status report.
2005-06 FIRST
b. Authorize budget adjustment as recommended in the first quarter
QUARTER
budget performance report.
BUDGET
PERFORMANCE
AND STATUS
Staff report made by Steve Conway.
REPORT
8:57 PM
COUNCIL
• Commended staff on the conservative approach relating to the
COMMENT
budget.
Motion by Mrs. Spector to accept 2005-06 first quarter budget
performance status Report, and to authorize budget adjustments as
recommended in report.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
8:59 PM
OPEN/CLOSE
None.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:59 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
9:00 PM
ITEM #11
ITEM #11
COUNCIL
Council Matters
MATTERS
Mrs. Spector
• Commented regarding the League of California Cities
Resolution relating to Proposition 76.
Mr. Glickman
• Commented on his concerns regarding the Planning
Commission process.
Council direction was to wait for Policy Committee Report.
Mr. Pirzynski.
• Commented on the Community Shuttle as having the second
largest rider ship in the County.
• Commented that rider ship has increased 27% in the last
month.
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ITEM #11
Mr. Wasserman
Continued
• Commented on the success of the "Stash the Trash" program
that was held by the Calvary Baptist Church this past weekend.
COUNCIL
MATTERS
9:23 PM
ITEM #12
ITEM #12A
MANAGER
Manager Matters
MATTERS
a. Provide. direction on issues relating to hurricane relief.
(1) Municipal Contribution.
(2) Sister City Concept.
ITEM #12A
DIRECTION
RELATING TO
HURRICANE
Staff report made by Regina Falkner.
RELIEF
9:25 PM
COUNCIL
• Questioned donation to Red Cross if evacuees are not relocated
COMMENT
to Santa Clara County.
• Questioned other cities policy relating to the donation of funds
to the Red Cross.
• Would like to see examples of other cities policies regarding
the use of public monies being donated to the Red Cross for the
purpose of relocating evacuees.
9:28 PM
OPEN PUBLIC
Mr. Neish
COMMENT
• Commented on focusing community efforts toward adopting a
city of similar size over a three year period.
• Asked for the Town's support to partner with community
organizations to help with relief efforts, and the adoption
concept.
9:34 PM
CBLIC
T
9:35 PM
COUNCIL
• Commented on pursuing both ideas as more information comes
DICUSSION
forward.
• Commented on partnership with the community regarding the
"Adopt a City" suggestion.
• Questioned the cost of staff time if the Town were to be the
umbrella for the adoption project.
• Commented on concerns regarding money for relocation
efforts.
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Los Gatos, California
9:42 PM
MANAGER
Direction
MATTERS
• Do not proceed with the municipal contribution unless more
Continued
information becomes available regarding the need for funds.
• Proceed to participate with the community to form an "Adopt a
ITEM #12A
City" consortium in an area affected by Hurricane Katrina.
DIRECTION
RELATING TO
HURRICANE
RELIEF
9:43 PM
ITEM #12B
ITEM #12B
REPORT ON
b. Verbal report/presentation on Town's emergency
EMERGENCY
preparedness/response plan.
PREPAREDNESS
PLAN
Staff report made by Chief Seaman
9:58 PM
COUNCIL
• Commented on the Council's ability to continue to make policy
COMMENT
decisions during a disaster.
• Commented on self reliance during a disaster.
• Commented on the role of the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT).
• Commented on the new program formed by Meals on Wheels
this will provide the names and addresses of citizens to whom
they deliver meals if there were a disaster.
10:06 PM
OPEN PUBLIC
Mr. Jensen
COMMENT
• Commented on the success of the CERT Programs relating to
disaster response.
• Asked Council to form an Adhoc committee involving current
CERT graduates to assist in organizing neighborhoods.
10:10 PM
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
10:10 PM
COUNCIL
• Council accepted report regarding the Town's emergency
DISCUSSION
preparedness plan.
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10:14 PM
MANAGER
ITEM #12C
MATTERS
c. Update on current noise ordinance provisions relating to leaf
blowers and direction on next steps.
ITEM #12C
UPDATE ON
ORDINANCE
RELATING TO
Staff report made by Debra Figone.
LEAF BLOWERS
10:19 PM
ITEM #12C
• Questioned agendizing a Council discussion regarding hours of
operation for leaf blowers.
COUNCIL
COMMENT
10:22 PM
OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC
COMMENT
10:22 PM
COUNCIL
• Commented that Code Compliance tracked 2000 complaint
DISCUSSION
calls last year and leaf blower complaints were a small
percentage.
• Suggested giving the community the opportunity to speak on
the issue.
• Commented on lack of complaints from community regarding
leaf blowers.
• Questioned over regulating the quality of life in Los Gatos.
• Clarification on process to agendize the issue.
• Commented that the ordinance as it stands is satisfactory.
Direction was given to do nothing further with the leaf blower issue.
10:31 PM
MEETING
ADJOURNED
Submitted by:
Jackie D. Rose, Deputy Clerk
Attest:
MarLyn J. Rasmussen, Clerk Administrator
Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency
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