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M10-04-10P a g e 1 MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING - OCTOBER 4, 2010 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monda y, October 4, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Diane McNutt, Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski, Councilmember Steve Rice, Councilmember Barbara Spector, and Councilmember Mike Wasserman. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Youth Citizens of the Year - Erik Eastland, Jordan Woods, Meredith Benson, Nicky Robinson, and Shea O’Gorman  Erik Eastland, Jordan Woods, Meredith Benson, Nicky Robinson, and Shea O’Gorman, Youth Citizens of the Year, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. PRESENTATIONS Commendations  Nathan Devlin, Eagle Scout  Mayor Diane McNutt presented a commendation to Nathan Devlin for his donation of emergency access signs which was his Eagle Scout project completed in cooperation with the 911 Access Program.  Mr. Devlin thanked his Scout Leaders, his family, and Sergeant Kerry Harris for their support. Marita Trobough,The Next Step Boutique - Breast Cancer Awareness Month  Mayor Diane McNutt presented a commendation to Marita Trobough, Next Step Boutique, for her service to breast cancer survivors.  Ms. Trobough thanked the Council and the community for their support. P a g e 2 Presentations – Continued Employee Recognition - Patsy Garcia  Mayor Diane McNutt and the Town Council recognized Patsy Garcia for 37 years of service as an employee for the Town of Los Gatos.  Ms. Garcia thanked the Town and the Council for all their support. CLOSED SESSION REPORT  There was no Closed Session scheduled for this meeting. TOWN COUNCIL COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters  There were no Council Matters for this meeting. Manager Matters Mr. Larson  Commented that the Town had a successful annual Garage Sale.  Commented that the Town will be hosting the annual Second Chance Day on Saturday, October 9, 2010.  Commented that the Town will be hosting the annual Police Recognition lunch on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the History Club of Los Gatos.  Commented that the Police Officer’s Association will be hosting the annual Taste of Los Gatos event on Sunday, October 17, 2010.  Commented that on Monday, October 18, 2010 the Planning Commission and the Town Council will hold a joint study session to review the Town’s Housing Element.  Commented that the Town is accepting applications to volunteer on many of the Town’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The deadline for submittal of applications is Friday, October 22, 2010. P a g e 3 Manager Matters – Continued Did You Know?? Todd Capurso, Director of Parks and Public Works  Commented on the many parks, trails, and open spaces within Los Gatos.  Commented that more information can be found at www.LosGatosCa.gov, the Los Gatos Recreation Department at www.lgsrecreation.org, or the Department of Parks and Public Works at 408-399-5770. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve the employment agreement for Judith Propp for appointment to Town Attorney. 2. PPW Job No. 10-06 - Park Tennis and Basketball Court Resurfacing Project Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion accepting the work of Joseph J. Albanese Inc. and authorize recording by the Clerk Administrator. 3. PPW Job No. 10-10 - Highway 9/University Avenue Intersection Improvement Project 813-0202 Authorize the Town Manager to execute a professional engineering design services agreement With BKF Engineers Inc. in an amount not to exceed $89,559. 4. PPW Job No. 10-03 Parks And Playground Equipment Upgrade Project. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction services agreement with Ross Recreation in an amount not to exceed $108,100. 5. Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan a. Adopt a resolution approving the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan as a comprehensive policy document guiding the development of local bikeway systems. RESOLUTION 2010-095 b. Authorize application of grant funds for projects in the countywide bicycle plan in the Town of Los Gatos. TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6. Approve Council/Agency minutes of September 20, 2010. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to approve Consent Items #1-6. Seconded by Councilmember Mike Wasserman. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. P a g e 4 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Guardino  Invited the community to participate in the annual Applied Materials/Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Turkey Trot run/walk for health, hope, and a home.  Thanked Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski for attending the second annual Kids Fun Run held at Oak Meadow Park last weekend. Mr. Effren  Commented about the Mayor’s Cup Challenge which is one of the races in the Turkey Trot.  Commented that the winning city will receive the Westinghouse Solar Mayor’s Cup for display in that city’s lobby and recognition at the race and in the press. Mr. Goddard  Commented that this year theTurkey Trot incorporates a race category for armed forces and veterans, and a wheelchair category. Closed Verbal Communications TOWN COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS 7. Accept staff report on Los Gatos Prepared Update. Staff report made by Chief Scott Seaman and Sergeant Kerry Harris, Los Gatos- Monte Sereno Police Department. Open/Closed Public Comments Council Discussions  Consensus to accept the report on the Los Gatos Prepared update. ADJOURNMENT Attest: _______________________________ Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator