M12-20-10 Council Agency Meeting 01/18/11
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY - DECEMBER 20, 2010
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday,
December 20, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION BEGAN AT 5:45 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Joe Pirzynski, Vice Mayor Steve Rice, Council Member Steven
Leonardis, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jocelyn Potmesil, RJ Fisher Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The
audience was invited to participate.
Mayor Joe Pirzynski requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Former
Mayor Egon Jensen.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
To meet with Town Negotiators listed below in closed session pursuant to Government
Code §54957.6 regarding negotiations with the Employee Organizations listed below:
Town Negotiators (Lead): Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director /
Greg Larson, Town Manager
Employee Organizations: Management Employees, Confidential
Employees, Town Employees Association
(TEA), American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees Local No. 101 (AFSCME)
Ms. Propp stated that direction was given and no reportable action was taken.
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Closed Session Report – Continued
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 [a])
To meet with Town Attorney regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(a). Discussion in open session would prejudice the position of the Town in
litigation. Three Cases:
a. Mitchell Matlow v. Town of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County Superior Court,
Case No. 110CV187058
b. Ross Creek Neighbors v. Town of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County Superior
Court, Case No. 110CV189381
c. Ross Creek Neighbors, et al. v. Town of Los Gatos, S anta Clara County
Superior Court, Case No. 108CV106461
Ms. Propp stated that direction was given and no reportable action was taken.
TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
There were no Council Matters for this meeting.
Manager Matters
Commented that the Town has had no major incidents related to the storms that
hit the Bay Area this past week and that staff will remain on standby through the
balance of the holiday season given the anticipated weather.
Announced that tomorrow is the re-opening of the Roberts Road Bridge and
invited the community to attend the re-opening event at 1:30 p.m.
Commented that the Town will be closed through Jan 2, 2011; however, Police,
Library, and Parks and Public Works will have a reduced schedule.
Commented that the Town has launched the recruitment to fill the vacant
positions on the Town's various boards and commissions and invited the
community to apply.
Did You Know??
Mr. Todd Capurso, Director of Parks and Public Works
Presented information on the Town’s Street Maintenance Program.
Commented that more information can be found by accessing the Town’s
website at www. LosGatosCa.gov or by calling the Parks and Public Works
Department at 408-399-5770.
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CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Adopt Council Committee Appointments effective January, 2011.
2. Approve Council Minutes of November 29, 2010 Special Meeting.
3. Adopt an ordinance to amend the Town Code effecting a zone change from R -1:8 to
R-1:8LHP, for property located at 16221 Shannon Road. ORDINANCE 2194
4. New Building and Fire Codes
a. Adopt an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos repealing Chapter 6,
Building Regulations, and Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, adopting
and amending new 2010 California Building and Fire Codes. ORDINANCE 2195
b. Adopt resolution making findings for modifying the 2010 California Building and
Fire Codes. RESOLUTION 2010-107
TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
5. Approve Council/Agency minutes of December 6, 2010.
6. Adopt resolution approving the FY 2009/10 Los Gatos Redevelopment Agency
Annual Report. RESOLUTION 2010-109
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to approve Consent
Items #1 - 6.
Seconded by Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Sanchez
Commented about the new on-line newspaper called Los Gatos Patch.
Commented that the on-line paper went live at 1:00 p.m. today and the
community may access the website at www.losgatos.patch.com.
Closed Verbal Communications
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TOWN COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Adopt resolution authorizing the continued use of Supplemental Local Law
Enforcement Services funds (SLESF) to provide funding for two (2) full-time Police
officers assigned as motorcycle traffic officers. RESOLUTION 2010-108
Staff report made by Greg Larson, Town Manager.
Open/Closed Public Hearing
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Rice to adopt resolution authorizing
the continued use of Supplemental Local Law Enforcement
Services funds (SLESF) to provide funding for two (2) full-time
Police officers assigned as motorcycle traffic officers.
Seconded by Council Member Diane McNutt.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Joe Pirzynski announced that there is an additional item that was not on the
agenda.
347 Massol Avenue - Bay Tree Apartments
Approve the final map for 347 Massol Avenue - Lyon Bay Tree Apartments in
conformance with the approved Planned Development Ordinance 2171.
Mr. Larson
Commented that the Town had received a request from Mr. Cole and Ms.
Staples requesting to place the final map approval on the agenda for tonight.
Commented that the item is a ministerial act that implements what Council had
approved on December 15, 2008, and does not require any separate public
notice.
Ms. Propp
Clarified that there would need to be a motion by Council to consider whether or
not to discuss the item.
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Other Business 347 Massol Avenue – Continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to move that
Council consider the request to approve a final map for Lyon - Bay
Tree Apartments at 347 Massol Avenue.
Seconded by Council Member Steven Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to approve final map,
subject to review and approval by the Town Manager for 347
Massol Avenue - Lyon Bay Tree Apartments in conformance with
the approved Planned Development Ordinance 2171.
Seconded by Council Member Steven Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Adjourned in memory of Former Mayor/Council Member
Egon Jensen.
Attest:
/s/Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator