8a Staff Report - Parking Authority Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT Council Meeting 11/17/08
Item #
13 a.
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCILIPARKING
AUTHORITYIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Study Sessi.on on
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 5:30 P.M.
STUDY SESSION
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Barbara Spector, Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman, Council
Member Steve Glickman, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member
Joe Pirzynski.
Absent: None.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Three-minute time limit)
Mayor Barbara Spector opened and Closed Verbal Communications.
DISCUSSION
• Conceptual Design Alternatives for New Los Gatos Library
Staff report made by Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager and Chris Noll,
Noll and Tam Architects.
Council Discussion
• Questioned the access to Pageant Park for both design options.
• Requested clarification on the process for Council input this evening.
• Commented on the sub-committee's decision for presenting Option B to
the Council.
• Commented on the idea of the parking behind the building.
• Commented that the design for both Option A and Option B is welcoming
to the public.
Study Session - Continued
Open Public Comments
Mr. Miller
• Commented on integrating the design for the new Library with the Civic
Center and that Option A does this best.
• Commented on retaining the greenery and trees as part of the project.
• Commented on the use of natural light and patios as part of the design.
Ms. Dallas
• Commended the Town for exploring more than one option for design, and
supported Option A due to its integration with the Civic Center.
• Would like to see the wooded trees of the Civic Center be included in the
design of the new Library.
• Questioned if there is need for a new Library due to projected budget short
falls in the future.
Mr. Davis
• Commented about the temperature in the Council Chambers.
• Commented that our present Library is adequate and that the Town
should not be funding a new library.
• Commented that the new Library will end up costing about $40 million.
Closed Public Comments
Council Discussion
• Commented that the setback for Option B is 80 to 80 feet.
• Questioned cost comparisons for both options.
• Questioned if both options are within budget.'
Ms. Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager
• Clarified that there would be a slightly higher cost associated with grading
for Option A, but both options were within budget.
• Commented on the need for a retaining wall for either option.
Noll and Tam
• Clarified that Option A would have a higher price due to excavation costs,
but these costs would not be significant.
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Study Session - Continued
Council Discussion
• Expressed concerns about ensuring sufficient parking spaces for either
plan.
• Commented that Option A is a preferred plan and a more subtle design for
the building.
• Questioned the impacts on Town Hall parking during the building phases.
• Commented that the project is too expensive and that the funding should
be used to upgrade the current Library.
• Commented that Option A may require cutting into the hillside, which is
not consistent with the Hillside Standards and Guidelines.
• Questioned if Options A and B should be brought to the public meeting for
discussion.
• Commented on the increase in population in Town and the need to
increase the Library size to accommodate the needs of the community.
• Commented that the setbacks for both options are desirable.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman to approve
Council preference for Option A.
Seconded by Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion carried 411. Council Member Steve Glickman
voted no.
Ms. Jacobs
• Invited the public to join the community meeting to be held on November
13, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator
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