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M01-11-101 MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 11, 2010 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION BEGAN AT 5:00 P.M. TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Diane McNutt, Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski, Council Member Steve Rice, Council Member Barbara Spector, Council Member Mike Wasserman Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Liam Strand from Daves Avenue Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. CLOSED SESSION REPORT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957) Title: Town Manager Mayor Diane Mc Nutt introduced Mike Martello as the new Interim Town Attorney. Mr. Martello stated that direction was given and no reportable action was taken. 2 TOWN COUNCIL COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters There were no Council Matters for this meeting. Manager Matters Mr. Larson  Commented that the Town and the Friends of the Library have been involved with the publishing of a new book f rom the young writer’s workshop.  Commented that the book involves short stories from young writers who were part of the summer reading program.  Commented that the books are available in the Library, and at the Friends of the Library book sales.  Announced that the first of three Friends of the Library book sales will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 in the Town Council Chambers Lobby. Did You Know…? Mr. Bankhead, Principal Librarian  Commented that the Los Gatos Library is offering free internet classes for adults. The classes are offered between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  Commented that more information on the classes can be obtained on the Town’s website. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1. Approve Council/Agency minutes of: a. December 21, 2009 Study Session b. December 21, 2009 MOTION: Motion by Council Member Steve Rice to approve Consent Item #1 with the administrative correction submitted in the Desk Item. Seconded by Council Member Mike Wasserman. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 3 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Davis  Commented about the Sara Cole law suit and stated that he does not understand why the people of Los Gatos have not received a report.  Expressed concerns about 1500 homes proposed for the North Forty area and that the project would add 10 car trips a day per household to Los Gatos Boulevard.  Commented that the Town will experience over 20,000 car trips per day between the Safeway project, the North Forty project, and the new development on Los Gatos Boulevard. Mr. Arzie  Expressed concerns about a disenfranchisement of the residential neighborhoods near the proposed Safeway project.  Suggested the Town incorporate these neighborhoods into the Central Business District so that they have the same standard of protection as the Central Business District residents.  Commented that they need to be properly notified so a s to be able to give input on Conditional Use Permit requests such the Safeway project.  Expressed concerns that only residents within a 300 foot radius were notified of the project and that there were some residents that were not notified.  Suggested requiring Safeway to hold a public forum for the neighborhoods to lay out all the pros and cons for the project before a final decision is made. Mr. Larson  Clarified that the Town noticed all property owners within 500 feet of the proposed Safeway project prior to the Planning Commission hearing on this matter and prior to when the matter comes before Council on January 19, 2010. Closed Verbal Communications 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. New Los Gatos Library Architecture and Site Application S-09-58 Planned Development Application PD-09-01 General Plan Amendment Application GP-09-01 Environmental Impact Report EIR-09-02 APNs 529-34-024, 025, 064,090 and 091 Applicant/Owner: Town of Los Gatos a. Adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report RESOLUTION 2010-001 b. Adopt a resolution to approve a General Plan amendment (from Public, Neighborhood Commercial, Medium Density Residential and Open Space to Public) RESOLUTION 2010-002 c. Adopt a resolution to approve an Architecture and Site Application to demolish a second unit (56-A Villa Avenue), two pre-1941 single- family residences (56 and 104 Villa Avenue) and two additional residences (25 Fiesta Way and 108 Villa Avenue) RESOLUTION 2010- 003 d. Introduce an ordinance approving a Planned Development for the Civic Center Master Plan and construction of a new library, merging four parcels, making a zone change (from C-1, C-2, RC & RM:5-12 to C-1:PD) and relocating a historic single-family residence (17 Fiesta Way) Staff report made by Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager Mr. Noll, Noll and Tam Architect  Presented an update and presentation on the new library project. Open Public Hearing Mr. Peterson  Expressed concerns about the design of the new library project.  Commented that the building looks like a north San Jose high-tech building and that the porcelain tile made to look like stone still looks like porcelain. Mr. King  Commented on supporting the proposed project and suggested that the public have confidence in the Town architect's design.  Commented that the building is tucked back and does not intrude onto the street and he likes the location as it looks to the park. 5 Public Hearing Item #2 – Continued Ms. Logar  Commented on supporting the innovative design of the project.  Commented that the innovative design involved the youth. Mr. Davis  Commented against the proposed project and that the Town should not be using Redevelopment Agency funds to build the new library.  Commented that he intends to go to the Grand Jury to make a formal complaint for dishonesty and deceit by the Town.  Commented against the architecture and stated that it is not warm and inviting, rather it looks cold and icy like a warehouse. Ms. Hill  Commented on supporting the proposed project and thanked Council and staff for obtaining funds for the project instead of increasing the Town’s property taxes.  Commented that staff and the Friends of the Library will now have adequate work space and an elevator that will accommodate wheelchairs easily. Mr. Hover  Expressed concerns about the exterior design of the proposed project.  Questioned if he proposed the same project across the street would the Town approve it and questioned if the project fits the Town’s character.  Requested that Council take one last look at considering a new design before approving the proposed design. Ms. Baum  Commented on supporting the proposed project and all of the special features built into the proposed design.  Would like to see roses planted near the new library. Mr. Saunders  Commented on supporting the design of the proposed project and its user- friendly interior design.  Commented that the library serves the youth and teens in the community. 6 Public Hearing Item #2 – Continued Mr. Stewart  Commented on supporting the design of the proposed project and all the features that will be an asset to the community. Mr. Knowles  Commented on supporting the design of the proposed project.  Commented that there was overwhelming support of the design when the renderings were displayed during the Jazz on the Plazz summer series.  Commented that all designs are subjective and expressed his confidence in staff and the architects for the quality of the proposed design. Ms. Stewart  Commented on supporting the proposed new library project. Ms. Martin  Commented on supporting the design and architectural elements of the proposed project.  Commented on supporting the certified green elements of the proposed project. Closed Public Hearing Council Discussions  Questioned if the foundation of the old winery will be reflected within the design new library.  Questioned if incorporating the items from the old winery need to be specified as part of the Planned Development ordinance or if direction given to staff is enough.  Requested clarification from the architect or staff about the variations to enhance the east side of the building.  Commented that the Town is comprised of both eclectic architecture and Victorian architecture and the proposed new library building will enhance the Town.  Commented that the mandate in 2000 was to maintain the current Civic Center structure and to integrate the proposed library with the current structure.  Commented that the design will complement the Civic Center and will be a building that the Town will be proud of. 7 Public Hearing Item #2 – Continued Ms. Jacobs  Clarified that the Town will be reflecting the history of the old winery and will be salvaging the bench and mosaics.  Clarified that the architect and staff have discussed several options to enhance the east side of the building.  Commented that the architect does have some options for the east side of the building, if the Council is interested in exploring the options they can be discussed during the Development Review Committee hearing. Mr. Korb  Clarified that the direction from Council relating to items from the old winery is sufficient. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to adopt the resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report and the Mitigated Monitoring Plan (Attachment 3) Seconded by Council Member Steve Rice. Council Discussions  Questioned the process to include the discussions relating to the architectural structure on the east side of the building. Mr. Korb  Clarified that the Architecture and Site application before the Council deals only with the demolition.  Clarified that Council should include any comments regarding the architecture at the time a motion is made to introduce the Planned Development ordinance. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to adopt the resolution approving the General Plan Amendment (Attachment 4) Seconded by Council Member Steve Rice. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 8 Public Hearing Item #2 – Continued MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to adopt the resolution approving the Architecture and Site application (Attachment 5) Seconded by Council Member Steve Rice. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Diane McNutt directed Jackie Rose, Clerk Administrator to read the title of the ordinance. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to waive the reading of the ordinance (Attachment 6) Seconded by Council Member Steve Rice. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to make the findings that the proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan, its elements and with the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment project. Seconded by Council Member Steve Rice. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to introduce the Ordinance (Attachment 6) Seconded by Council Member Steve Rice. Council Discussions  Suggested that the staff persue with the architect some sort of enhancement to the east side of the building which is the service entrance and the side which is of most concern regarding solar and heat.  The Maker of the Motion and the Seconder agreed to incorporate the language to enhance the east side of the building.  Requested that the Maker of the Motion amend the Motion to add wording which states that the Town will achieve the LEED gold status if at all possible. 9 Public Hearing Item #2 – Continued Mr. Korb  Clarified that the following wording may be used in the mo tion for the LEED gold status:  Ideas that would not necessarily increase the cost of the project, but opportunities to try to increase the point score for purposes of LEED continue to be pursued and that any project savings that might occur perhaps through the bidding process be allocated to trying to obtain LEED gold status. Council Discussions  The Maker of the Motion and the Seconder agreed to include Mr. Korb’s recommended wording. Ms. Jacobs  Clarified that the Town is a few points away from ob taining the LEED gold status.  Commented that staff shares the same LEED certification goal as Council does.  Commented that staff does recognize the desire to achieve the LEED gold status and staff will do everything possible to obtain the highest points possible.  Clarified that at the previous study session Council recommended that the integration of Pageant Park be a priority and that any extra funding be used to integrate Pageant Park.  Commented that if the bidding came in low and staff had the decision to use the funds for Pageant Park integration or LEED gold Status, staff would bring recommendations to Council for discussion. Mr. Korb  Clarified that what he is now hearing is that if there is any cost savings, that staff will return to Council to get direction regarding were that cost savings should go. Council Discussions  The Maker of the Motion and the Seconder agreed to incorporate wording into the motion to state that if there is any cost savings, that staff will return to Council to get direction regarding were that cost savings should go. 10 Public Hearing Item #2 – Continued Amended Motion: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to:  Introduce the Ordinance (Attachment 6)  Incorporate the language to enhance the east side of the building  Incorporate wording to state that if there is any cost savings, staff will return to Council to get direction regarding were that cost savings should go. Seconded by Council Member Steve Rice VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Diane McNutt Directed Jackie Rose, Clerk Administrator to publish the ordinance. Mr. Larson  Commended Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager for her leadership on the project. Ms. Jacobs  Congratulated and thanked the community, staff, the Library, and the Friends of the Library for all their support. TOWN COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS 3. Approve the process to select a Los Gatos Poet Laureate to serve a two-year term Staff report made by Heidi Long, Librarian 11 Other Business Item #3 – Continued Council Comments  Requested changing the application deadline for the Poet Laureate from February 17, 2010 to March 1, 2010. Open/Closed Public Comments MOTION: Motion by Council Member Mike Wasserman to approve the process to select a Los Gatos Poet Laureate to serve a two-year term and to extend the application deadline from February 17, 2010 to March 1, 2010. Seconded by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Diane McNutt and the Council presented a commendation to Orry Korb, Town Attorney for his years of service to the Town of Los Gatos. Mr. Korb thanked the Council, staff, and the Town for having had the opportunity to serve at the Town Attorney. ADJOURNMENT Attest: Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator