13b Staff Report - Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency MinutesDRAFT Council/Agency Meeting 12/18/06
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING
AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DECEMBER 4, 2006
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on
Monday, December 4; 2006 at 7:00 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
CERTIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
1. Adopt resolution certifying the November 7, 2006 Los Gatos General
Municipal Election and declaring the election results
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector adopt resolution to certify
the November 7, 2006 Election.
Seconded by Council Member Diane McNutt.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
SWEARING IN NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ms. Rose, Clerk Administrator conducted the swearing in process for Mayor Joe
Pirzynski, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Mike
Wasserman.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Joe Pirzynski, Vice Mayor Barbara Spector, Council Member
Steve Glickman, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Mike
Wasserman.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - LED BY FUTURE LEADER
Alec Brasier, Town of Los Gatos Youth Citizen of the Year, Red Cross
Volunteer and ASB Representative to the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint High School
District Board led the pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to
participate.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Negotiator (Lead): Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director Employee
Organization: Town Employees' Association (TEA)
Mr. Korb stated direction was given and no action was taken.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9Fb1)
Claim of Shirley Smith
Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken.
TOWN COUNCIL
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
2. PPW Job No. 06-07 - Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Replacement For
Fiscal Year 2006-07 Project 0349 Adopt resolution accepting work of
C.B. Construction Company, and authorizing the Town Manager to
execute certificate of acceptance and notice of completion for
recording by the Clerk Administrator
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
3. Consider adopting a resolution approving the 2005/06 Annual Report
for the Los Gatos Redevelopment Agency
4. Approve Council/Agency minutes of November 20, 2006
Mayor Joe Pirzynski requested staff to make minor procedural corrections to
the November 20, 2006 minutes.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Glickman adopt Consent Items
#1-4 with corrections to the minutes of November 20, 2006.
Seconded by Council Member Mike Wasserman.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Davis
• Commented regarding the re-election of the incumbents.
• Commented regarding funding of radar signs for the school zones.
• Commented regarding the De Santis project which was appealed to
the Town Council.
Ms. Goodson
• Commented regarding garbage along the Los Gatos Creek Trail,
and requested trash cans be placed along the trail.
• Requested staff to address the leaking drinking faucets along the
trail.
Closed Verbal Communication
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None this evening.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. Discussion and direction on the use of Segways on the Los Gatos
Creek Trail in Los Gatos
Staff report made by Mr.. Curtis, Parks and Public works Director.
Mr. Korb clarified that there is no restrictions along the trail at this time.
Council Comments
• Commented regarding restrictions relating to motorized vehicles
along the trail.
• Clarification regarding regulations relating to the use of Segways
along the trail at this time.
• Clarification regarding the process relating to "special events."
• Questioned the discussion and recommendations from the Parks
Commission relating to Segways.
• Questioned the definition of "tours."
• Questioned the definition of a Segway verses a mobility enhanced
vehicle for people with disabilities.
• Clarification regarding regulations relating to vehicles used for
people with disabilities along the trails.
• Clarification on the scope of discussion of restrictions relating to
use of Segways on the creek trails.
Other Business - Item #5 Continued
Open Public Comments
Mr. Ko
• Commented on supporting the use of Segways along the Los
Gatos Creek Trail.
• Commented regarding the design of the Segway.
Commented on the use of Segways among the disabled
community.
Mr. Schmidt
• Commented on supporting the use of Segways along the Los
Gatos Creek Trail.
• Commented on speed regulations along the trail and the footprint
of a Segway.
Mr. Hanson
• Requested a ban on Segways along the Los Gatos Trail.
• Commented regarding the narrow trails and poor visibility along
parts of the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Ms. Erikson
• Commented on supporting a ban on Segways along the Los Gatos
trails.
Mr. Hall
• Commented regarding the use of Segways in other cities.
• Commented regarding the safety issues relating to use of Segways
along the trail.
• Commented on supporting regulations for Segway tours along the
trail.
• Suggested offering a probation period for Segways.
Mr. Jenson
• Commented on supporting a ban relating to use of Segways along
the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Mr. Griffin
• Commented on supporting a ban relating to use of Segways along
the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Other Business - Item #5 Continued
Public Comments
Ms. Weisshalen
Commented on supporting a ban on the use of Segways along the
Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Ms. Goodson
• Commented on supporting a ban on the use of Segways along the
Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Closed Public Comments
Council Discussion
• Commented regarding the high level of pedestrian and bicycle
traffic along the Los Gatos Creek Trails.
• Questioned the amount of congestion if both bicycles and
Segways used the trails.
• Commented regarding the tight corners along the trails.
• Commented on potential safety issues relating to Segways and
bicycles using the trails.
• Questioned the use of mechanical devices along the Los Gatos
Creek Trail.
• Commented on supporting a ban for Segways along the Los Gatos
Creek Trail
• Suggested that staff draft an ordinance restricting Segways, but to
allow accommodations for the disabled community along the Los
Gatos Creek Trail.
Consensus to direct staff to draft ordinance restricting Segways, but to
allow accommodations for the disabled community along the Los Gatos
Creek Trail
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
6. Council Matters
Council thanked staff and the various service clubs for all the help to make the
tree lighting and parade a huge success.
Mr. Glickman thanked the Chief of Police for addressing the issue of under aged
drinking in the community.
Council/Manager Reports Continued
7. Manager Matters
None this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator