08 Minutes - Parking Authority Joint Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
November 7, 2005/MINUTES
Los Gatos Civic Center
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Council/Agency Meeting
Date: 11/21/2005
Item# U
TIME
ITEM
ACTION ON ITEM
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 6:30 PM, November 7, 2005, in a special
meeting relating to interviews for Building Board of Appeals and
Planning Commission. Council met at 7:00 PM in a joint regular
session.
6:30 P
INTERVIEWS
Additional interviews were held for the Planning Commission and
Building Board of Appeals for applicants who were unable to attend the
October 24, 2005 interview process.
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 [a] (two cases)
• Patricia J. Smedt v. Town of Los Gatos, et al.
• Seaman v. Lin
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken.
Town Council Minutes
Redevelopment Agency
November 7, 2005
Los Gatos, California
7:04 PM
COMMENDATIONS
Commendations
And
• Karl Pearson, Library Board
PROCLAMATIONS
Charles Pearson accepted the commendation on behalf of his father Karl
Pearson.
• Pastor Jon Olson, Calvary Church for "Stash the Trash"
Mr. Olson accepted the commendation for "Stash the Trash" on behalf of
the Calvary Church.
Proclamation
• World Town Planning Day
Mr. Lortz, Director of Community Development accepted the
proclamation for World Town Planning Day on behalf of the Community
Development Department and the Town of Los Gatos.
7:10 PM
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments were made to the following Boards, Commissions, and
Committees:
BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS,
AND
• Art Selection Panel
COMMITTEES
1. Sol Carson
2. Teri Hope
• Arts Commission
1. Steven Beasley
2. Ken Benjamin
3. Nicki Huber
4. David Stonesifer
5. Elisabeth Tinor
• Building Board of Appeals
1. Tom Dodge
2. Tom Kane
3. Salvatore Leonardi
• Community Services Commission
1. Libby Lane
• General Plan Committee
1. Marcia Jensen
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Los Gatos, California
APPOINTMENTS
• Library Board
BOARDS,
1. Rita Baum
COMMISSIONS,
2. Deborah Behrman
AND
3. Mary King
COMMITTEES
• Parks Commission
Continued
1. Sandy Gordon
2. Jim Sugai
• Planning Commission
1. John Bourgeois
2. Steven Rice
• Rent Advisory Committee
1. William Kraus
2. Salvatore Leonardi
3. Gerry Mirassou
Clerk Administrator was instructed to re-advertise vacancies.
7:18 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
TOWN COUNCIL
#1-7
1. Schedule of Public Hearings. (1-28)
2. Accept Treasurer's Report for September, 2005. (2-2)
ITEMS # 7A
3. Accept Staff Recommendations on County Referrals. (3-37)
WAS PULLED
a. Projects outside urban service area: None.
b. Projects inside urban service area: 16516 Shannon Road.
c. Status of previous applications: None.
4. Project 04-26 - Fiscal Year 2004-05 Retaining Wall Replacement
Adopt resolution accepting work of Anderson Pacific Engineering
Construction, Inc. and authorizing the Town Manager to execute
Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for recording
by Clerk Administrator. - RESOLUTION 2005-114 (4-24)
5. Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute the
Fiscal Year 2005-06 Community Development Block Grant City-
County contract with the County of Santa Clara.
RESOLUTION 2005-115 (5-24)
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CONSENT ITEMS
6. Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an
#1-7
amendment to the lease agreement between Town of Los Gatos
Continued
and Santa Clara Valley Water District for recreational uses along
Los Gatos Creek. RESOLUTION 2005-116 (6-33)
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7. Approve Council/Agency minutes of: (7-V)
b. October 24, 2005
Motion by Mr. Glickman to approve Consent Items #1-6 and 713
.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
7:19 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION 1
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7:20 PM
CONSENT ITEMS
7. Approve Council/Agency minutes of:
#1-7
a. October 17, 2005
Continued
Mr. Davis
PULLED ITEMS
• Stated he felt that the minutes from October 17; 2005
regarding Tasers did not reflect his comments accurately.
ITEM # 7A
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to accept Consent Item #7A.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
7:24 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
7:25 PM
OPEN VERBAL
Mrs. Cosgrove
COMMUNICATION
• Thanked staff for sending her the packet in a timely
fashion.
• Commented on the responsibilities of the Elected Clerk and
public records access.
Mr. Davis
• Commented on the sidewalks on Blossom Hill Road
between Roberts Road and University Avenue.
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Los Gatos, California
7:31 PM
CLOSED VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
7:31 PM
PUBLIC
None.
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HEARINGS
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7:32 PM
OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM # 8
Accept informational report concerning the status of the Los Gatos Creek
ITEM # 8
Off-Leash Dog Park Facility.
LOS GATOS
CREEK OFF-
LEASH DOG PARK
Staff report made by Mr. Curtis.
7:34 PM
COUNCIL
• Questioned where the available parking is located.
COMMENT
• Questioned if the park can be accessed from the Los Gatos
Creek Trail.
7:36 PM
OPEN/CLOSE
None.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
7:36 PM
COUNCIL ACTION
Council accepted report concerning the status of the Off-Leash Dog Park
facility.
7:37 PM
ITEM #9
ITEM #9
Adopt resolution adopting revised Below Market Price Housing Program
Guidelines and rescinding Resolution 2003-117.
AMENDMENT TO
RESOLUTION 2005-117 (9-39)
BELOW MARKET
HOUSING
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION
Staff report made by Regina Falkner.
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Los Gatos, California
7:39 PM
COUNCIL
• Questioned changing the point system for single family
COMMENT
heads of households from the 5 point category to the 6
point category.
• Questioned guidelines for below market housing from other
municipalities.
7:42 PM
OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC
COMMENT
91
1
.7:43 PM
COUNCIL
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Motion by Mrs. McNutt to adopt resolution revising the Below Market
DISCUSSION
Price Housing Program Guidelines and rescinding Resolution 2003-117.
Seconded by Mr. Pirzynski.
• Commented on concerns regarding changing the process
for one category and not for others.
• Commented on,single heads of households and asked the
maker of the motion to amend the point category to six (6)
points for single heads of household.
Motion by Mrs. Spector to amend the point category to six (6) points for
single heads of household.
7:46 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried 4/1 Mrs. McNutt voting no.
FOR A VOTE TO
AMEND THE
MOTION
Motion amended to add the point category to six (6) points for single
heads of household.
7:47 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
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7:48 PM
ITEM #10
ITEM #10
Sobrato Community Benefit Agreement.
SOBRATO
Adopt resolution authorizing Town manager to execute modified
COMMUNITY
Community Benefit Agreement to the Los Gatos Gateway Planned
BENEFIT
Development (Light Rail Shuttle) RESOLUTION 2005-118 (10-24)
AGREEMENT
MODIFICATION
(Light Rail shuttle)
Staff report made by Bud Lortz.
7:53 PM
COUNCIL
• Clarification on obtaining land from the Santa Clara Valley
COMMENT
Water District.
• Clarification on a bus shelter installation and maintenance.
• Clarification regarding fulfillment of obligations pertaining
to Section 1 in the Community Benefit Agreement.
a Clarification regarding General Plan Policy referring to
zoning change and Vasona Light Rail funding relating to
the Sobrato Project.
• Clarification on the language of Section 1 regarding the
Community Bus Program.
• Questioned agreement between the Town and Sobrato
Properties.
7:58 PM
OPEN PUBLIC
Mr. Davis
COMMENT
• Commented on the word "express" relating to the shuttle
service.
• Questioned parking for the general public when using the
VTA line.
• Commented on State Laws requirements relating to Zone
and General Plan changes within a 1/z mile radius from
these types of stations.
8:01 PM
CLOSE PUBLIC
COMMENT
8:01 PM
COUNCIL
• Commented on the available parking at the Campbell Light
DISCUSSION
Rail Station.
• Commented that the word "express" does not show up
anywhere in the signed agreement between the Town and
Sobrato Properties.
• Clarification regarding the availability for an eco-pass.
0 Questioned providing eco-passes for residents as well as
employees at the Sobrato property.
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ITEM #10
• Questioned the community benefits discussed between the
Continued
Town and Sobrato Properties.
• Questioned whether the "donations/suggestions" listed in
COUNCIL
the staff report are not offers, but discussion points at this
DISCUSSION
time.
• Commented on willingness between the applicant and the
Town of Los Gatos to discuss "donations/suggestions" at
another time.
• Commented that the actions listed under Section 1 of the
Community Benefits Agreement have been met.
Mr. Shenk, Vice President, Sobrato Properties provided clarification
regarding the Community Benefits Agreement with Sobrato Properties.
Motion by Mrs. McNutt to Adopt resolution authorizing Town manager
to execute modified Community Benefit Agreement to the Los Gatos
Gateway Planned Development (Light Rail Shuttle) with the an
amendment to offer eco-passes to the residents during initial lease-up
period.
Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
8:48 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
8:49 PM
ITEM #11
ITEM #11
COUNCIL, MATTERS
COUNCIL
Discuss Council Policy Committee recommendations and provide
MATTERS
direction on policy development work plan for the Council Policy
Committee.
DIRECTION
COUNCIL POLICY
COMMITTEE
Staff report made by Debra Figone.
8:50 PM
OPEN/CLOSE
PUBLIC
COMMENT
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Los Gatos, California
8:50 PM
ITEM #11
• Requested to move forward with Item #3 regarding process
Continued
for providing feedback to commissions and boards as soon
as possible.
COUNCIL
MATTERS
DIRECTION
COUNCIL POLICY
COMMITTEE
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski to accept recommendations of the Policy
COUNCIL
Committee and to move forward with Item #3.
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DISCUSSION
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Seconded by Mr. Glickman.
8:52 PM
MAYOR CALLED
Carried unanimously.
THE QUESTION
8:53 PM
COUNCIL
Mr. Wasserman
COMMENT
• Gave update relating to the local citizen's Emergency
Continued
Preparedness Committee meeting regarding families who
have re-located to the bay area from the Gulf Coast.
Mr. Pirzynski
• Gave update on the Cities Association-sponsored Ethics
Forum.
8:55 PM
ITEM #12
ITEM #12
MANAGER MATTERS
MANAGER
None..
MATTERS
8:56 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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