09 Staff Report - Parking Authority Redevelopment Agency Minutes
DRAFT Council/Agency Meeting 4/6/09 Item # 9 MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 16, 2009 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular
Meeting on Monday, March 16,2009 at 7:00 P.M. TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLLCALL Present: Mayor Mike Wasserman, Vice Mayor Diane McNutt,
Council Member Joe Pirzynski, Council Member Steve Rice, Council Member Barbara Spector Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/COMMENDATION -LOS GATOS BICYCLE RACING CLUB Mayor Mike Wasserman
presented the Los Gatos Bicycle Club with a commendation for their participation in the community. Linda Wells, sang the Star Spangled Banner and the Los Gatos Bicycle Club led the Pledge
of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. Mr. Gordon thanked the Town of Los Gatos for hosting the Cat's Hill Bicycle Race. PRESENTATIONS Proclamations Disaster Service
Worker Week (3/22-28) • Mayor Mike Wasserman proclaimed the week of March 22 -28, 2009 as Disaster Service Worker's Week. • Sergeant Kerry Harris accepted the proclamation on behalf
of Town employees and thanked Council and all Town employees being prepared to respond and recover in the event of a disaster. 1
Presentations -Continued Proclamation -Continued Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month • Mayor Mike Wasserman proclaimed the Month of March, 2009 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. •
Amy Goldsbury accepted the proclamation on behalf of the American Cancer Society. • Ms. Goldbury thanked the Town and community for the proclamation and commented on awareness, testing
and prevention of colorectal cancer. Presentation Project Cornerstone • Mayor Mike Wasserman introduced Richard Whitmore, Superintendent, LGUSD. • Mr. Whitmore introduced Marla Rodriguez,
Director of Student Services, LGUSD, Cary Matsuoka, Superintendent, LGSUHSD, and Anne Ehresman, Executive Director, Project Cornerstone. • The group presented information about building
a community that values children and youth. • Mayor Mike Wasserman commented on the benefits of Project Cornerstone and encouraged the community to get involved. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN 527-25-005 (Mulberry School), APN 510-44-069 (Main Street Parking Lot) Negotiator: Greg Larson,
Town Manager Under Negotiation: Price and terms Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Town
Negotiator (Lead): Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Police Officers' Association
(POA), Town Employees Association (TEA), Confidential Employees, Management Employees Mr. Korb stated that direction was given and no action was taken. 2
TOWN COUNCIL COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters Vice Mayor Diane McNutt • Commented about Silicon Valley Reads and encouraged the community to attend the event on March 23,
2009. • Commented that the author Brian Copeland will be discussing his book "Not a Genuine Black Man." • Gave an update on her meeting with West Valley Sanitation District. The discussion
was focused on the Pollution Protection Program and the Safe Medicine Disposal Program. • Requested Council consideration to agendize a discussion about a pilot project to become a drop
off site for the Safe Medicine Disposal Program. • Commented that the program is aimed at keeping medicine from ending up in the creeks, bays, and landfills. • Council Member Joe Pirzynski
concurred and Mayor Mike Wasserman requested that staff agendize the issue for discussion. Manager Matters Mr. Larson • Introduced Wendie Rooney as the new Community Development Director.
• Commented that Bud Lortz has moved to Deputy Town Manager and will coordinate a series of special projects. • Commented about the new textile exhibit located in the Town Council Chambers
and invited the community to come view the art. • Commented on the recent burglary arrests made in coordination with the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, Campbell Police Department,
and San Jose Police Department. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Ratify payroll for the month of February 2009. 2. Ratify accounts payable for February 2009. 3.
PPW Job No. 07-17 -FY2008-09 Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Project (411-813-9921) Adopt a resolution accepting the work of Golden Bay Construction Company and authorizing
the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for recording by the Clerk Administrator. RESOLUTION 2009-020 3
Consent Items -Continued 4. Adopt resolution amending the current fees and fines schedule to increase parking violations by $3.00 to reflect the January 1, 2009 state mandated surcharge
for parking violations. RESOLUTION 2009-021 5. Adopt resolution amending Town Council Agenda Format and Rules. RESOLUTION 2009-022 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6. Ratify accounts payable for
February 2009. TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY .7. Approve Council/Agency minutes of March 2, 2009. 8. Environmental Review for New Library Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town
Manager to direct Geier and Geier Consulting, Inc., to conduct environmental review for the new library project in an amount not to exceed $100,758.00. RESOLUTION 2009-023 Mr. Davis
pulled Consent Item #8. Mayor Mike Wasserman stated that Consent Item #8 would be combined with Verbal Communications and Mr. Davis would be allotted 5 minutes to speak on the issues.
MOTION: VOTE: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to approve Consent Items #1-7. Seconded by Council Council Member Joe Pirzynski. Motion passed unanimously. 4
PULLED CONSENT ITEM AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION 8. Environmental Review for New Library Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to direct Geier and Geier Consulting, Inc., to conduct
environmental review for the new library project in an amount not to exceed $100,758.00. RESOLUTION 2009-023 Mr. Davis • Commented that the Redevelopment Agency program is being violated
by the construction of a new library. • Stated that if the Town does not stop the environmental studies report he may file a complaint with the District Attorney. • Commended Council
for their discussions relating to Mulberry School for sports uses. • Commented that there is a street light out near the crosswalk at the Los Gatos Shopping Center and that it presents
a dangerous situation. • Would like to request that the light be fixed as soon as possible. Mr. Davis received his first warning for disrupting the meeting. Mr. Larson • Clarified that
the street light has been reported and that Parks and Public Works has scheduled replacement. Mr. Korb • Clarified that the Town's Redevelopment Plan does provide for construction of
public facilities such as libraries and police buildings. Closed Verbal Communications. MOTION: VOTE: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to approve Consent Item #8. Seconded by Council
Member Barbara Spector. Motion passed unanimously. 5
OTHER BUSINESS 9. Presentation regarding the temporary closure and transition of the Community Hospital of Los Gatos. Staff report made by Greg Larson, Town Manager. Bruce Lee, Santa
Clara Valley Health and Hospital System, EMS Director • Commented about the requirements in State Law relating to the closure of a hospital. • Commented about the 90 day notice prior
to the closure of a hospital and that the tenants served notice on January 8, 2009 and that the community meetings were held in February 19, 2009 and March 3, 2009. • Commented that
the closure process begins on April 1, 2009 and that the hospital will close on April 10, 2009. • Commented that there may be longer ambulance times for some residents and that there
may be an impact with overcrowding at neighboring hospitals in the area. • Commented that both hospitals are cooperating to ensure the continued high level care of their patients. Council
Comments • Questioned if any issues were raised at the community meetings that have been unresolved. Mr. Lee • Clarified that he feels that there were not questions unresolved and that
they will keep an eye on the situation. Paul Beaupre, Chief Medical Officer/Chief Operating Officer, Good Samaritan Hospital • Commented on the process that Good Samaritan Hospital has
taken to ensure that the community is well served for its health care needs during the closure. • Commented that the hospital has opened 5 additional emergency bays and added additional
staff to take on more patients. • Commented that they have extended the hours to perform surgical operations and extended the invitation to staff at Community Hospital to join the Good
Samaritan staff during the closure. Council Comments • Questioned if there will be any deficiencies during the closure period that may require some attention by the medical community
outside Good Samaritan Hospitals accommodations. 6
Other Business Item #9 -Continued Mr. Beaupre o Clarified that Good Samaritan Hospital would be able to handle the increased load during the interim period and does not see any kind
of fall off in the services provided to the community. Mr. Reeder, Chair of the Board of Directors. EI Camino Hospital o Commented on the background of El Camino Hospital and that an
El Camino Hospital District tax was approved by their current community and that patient revenue supports the day-to-day business of the hospital. • Commented that EI Camino Hospital
will remain an independent hospital and was rated by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top 5% of hospitals in the United States and their Strategic Plan for the new hospital is to strive
to be among the top 5% of hospitals for quality of care and patient satisfaction on all factors within 3 years. o Commented that part of EI Camino Hospital's patients come from Los Gatos
and surrounding communities. o Commented that the physicians, administrators, employees and volunteers are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure patient care and safety. o Commented
that the vision of EI Camino Hospital District is to ensure quality care for all patients and to provide the very best in medical technology. Council Comments o Question if the Town
would become part of the El Camino District. o Questioned if the hospital would consider forming a district in the Los Gatos area. Mr. Reeder o Clarified that El Camino Hospital would
not be using tax payers money for the new hospital. o Commented that there is always a potential to discuss the option of forming a district within the surrounding areas of the new hospital.
o Commented that at this time El Camino Hospital is expanding its primary service area which has always been larger than the district. o Commented that there are long term benefits from
forming a district. 7
Other Business Item #9 -Continued Mr. Graham, CEO, EI Camino Hospital • Commented about the service area for EI Camino Hospital and that the high level care will continue at the new
hospital. • Commented about the convenience of the two hospitals being connected by a freeway. • Commented about resources and capabilities for the new hospital. • Commented about the
cooperation between Good Samaritan Hospital and Community Hospital to ensure patient care. • Announced that they are able to acquire the hospital earlier than expected. • Commented that
they will acquire the hospital on April 11, 2009 anticipate reopening in mid July, 2009. • Commented that the board will be announcing a specific target date for the reopening of the
new hospital by mid April. • Introduced Dr. Pifer and commented that he joined EI Camino Hospital in 2007. • Commented that Dr. Pifer will be the President of the new hospital. Council
Comments • Commended the agencies for their cooperation to ensure the high level care of the patients through the interim period. Dr. Pifer, Chief Medical Information Officer, EI Camino
Hospital • Commented on the services that will be offered with the opening of the new hospital. • Commented that the hospital will reopen as an acute care hospital, which will include
a neonatal center and that they will be investing in orthopedics and spine care. • Commented that they are looking into urology and neurology as a specialty area. • Commented on the
process to reopen the hospital. • Commented that they have extended the hours at EI Camino Hospital during the interim, to ensure that the Los Gatos and' surrounding communities receive
the continued high level of care. • Commented on partnering with Santa Clara County, Good Samaritan Hospital and Santa Clara County Medical Center to address issues relating the'closure
period. • Commented on the upcoming community forums in the area. and invited members of the community to visit WWW.lgelcamino.org 8
Other Business Item #9 -Continued Wes Alles, Board Vice Chairperson • Commented that the Town's vision of Service, Stewardship, and Future Focus are concepts which EI Camino Hospital
is very familiar with and will provide a great foundation as they reopen the hospital. • Commented that EI Camino Hospital would like to continue the "pride and trust" that the community
has had with Los Gatos Community Hospital in the past. • Thanked Good Samaritan Hospital for working with EI Camino Hospital to serve the community during the interim period. Open/Close
Public Comments Council Comments • Thanked Good Samaritan Hospital for their service to the community and going beyond the call of duty to maintain the high level of care during the
. interim period. Mr. Larson • Commented that Wendie Rooney, Director of Community Development will be available to assist EI Camino Hospital with any issues relating to the early opening.
ADJOURNMENT Attest: Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator 9