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M11-01-10 Council/Agency Meeting 11/15/2010 Item #5 P a g e 1 MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 2010 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 1, 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  Morgan Polhemaus, Daves Avenue Elementary school led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Diane Borrison, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network  Mayor Diane McNutt proclaimed October, 2010 as Pancreatic Awareness Month and Diane Borrison, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network accepted the proclamation on behalf of her organization. Announcement - Helen Putnam Award - Town of Los Gatos Youth Commission  Rebecca Elliott, representing the League of California Cities, presented the Helen Putnam award to the Town of Los Gatos for its "Youth Friendly Business" program initiated by the Youth Commission.  Nicky Robinson, Chair of the Youth Commission, commented on the Youth Friendly Business program and thanked the Chamber of Commerce, Police Department, and the community for their support. Youth Commissioners Nicky Robinson, Chair, Ben Baranovsky, Vice Chair, Rodd Farhadi, Erin Hughes, Killian Jackson, James Marino, and Warren Nakazawa were also in attendance. P a g e 2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 20 Dittos Lane (APN#529-29-034) and potential access rights over 18 Dittos Lane and 20 East Main Street in Los Gatos. Agency Negotiator: Bud Lortz, Project Manager Negotiating parties: Todd Davis and Alex Friedland on behalf of 18 Dittos Lane; and E A Maas Trustee on behalf of 20 E. Main Street Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition of access rights Michael Martello stated that direction was given and that no reportable action was taken. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9[b][1]) One Potential Case: Involving Los Gatos Bar and Grill Michael Martello stated that the Closed Session item regarding an anticipated litigation was not concluded. At the close of the public agenda, Council would reconvene in the Town Council Chambers to complete the Closed Session item. At the conclusion of the Closed Session the Council would adjourn the meeting in public session. No further announcements were anticipated. TOWN COUNCIL COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters Mayor Diane McNutt  Commented that P.G. & E. will be hosting a Smart Meter Answer Center on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Adult Recreation Center from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski  Commented that the outcome of the Association of Bay Area Government’s Economic Session was that the nine bay area counties were still in a recession and that Silicon Valley will continue to be in a recession until the first quarter of 2014. P a g e 3 Manager Matters Mr. Larson  Commented that the Town Clerk’s Department will be accepting ballots until 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2010.  Commented that on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, the Town of Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department will be holding the first community meeting for design input on the new Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park.  Commented that the Town's Annual Report will be distributed to residents and businesses in the next two weeks. Did You Know? Ms. Douglas, Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation, Senior Services Coordinator  Commented about the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department’s senior recreation programs & senior services to Los Gatos residents 55+.  Commented that the Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on November 20, 2010.  Commented that more information can be found at www.lgsrecreation.org or by calling 408-354-8700. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute the second amendment to Grant Agreement by and between the Town of Los Gatos and a Place for Teens and Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation 2009-2012. RESOLUTION 2010-099 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute the FY 2010/11 Community Development Block Grant City-County contract with the County of Santa Clara. RESOLUTION 2010-100 3. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving reorganization of an uninhabited area designated as Peacock Lane No. 2, approximately 2.8 acres located at 16417 Peacock Lane and 16200 Shannon Road (APNs: 532 -02-028 and 075); File #AN 10-002. RESOLUTION 2010-101 4. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of territory designated Hilow Road No. 4, containing approximately 1.12 acres located at 16397 Hilow Road (APN: 532-04-062.) File #AN10-001. RESOLUTION 2010-102 P a g e 4 Consent Items - Continued TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5. Approve Council/Agency minutes of October 18, 2010. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to approve Consent Items #1 - 5. Seconded by Councilmember Mike Wasserman. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Anderson and Ms. Nassi  Commented that the Chamber of Commerce published a new cookbook featuring recipes from the community. The Chamber's cookbook can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce website and various establishments in Los Gatos. Closed Verbal Communications TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Town Council Consideration and approval of the 2007 to 2014 Housing Element. Staff report made by Wendie Rooney, Director of Community Development. Open/Close Public Comments Portion MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to approve the 2007 to 2014 Housing Element as presented by staff. Seconded by Councilmember Barbara Spector. VOTED: Motion passed unanimously. P a g e 5 Public Hearings – Continued 7. Town Council Consideration and approval of the Human Services Element for the 2020 General Plan Update. Staff report made by Wendie Rooney, Director of Community Development. Council Comments  Thanked staff for their work in preparing the Human Services Element.  Questioned if there is any reference to a policy for HS-7.4 that addresses the development of a full service senior center.  Recommended that staff create a Policy HS-7.6 which would address the importance of a dedicated facility/place for seniors.  Suggested having a policy that is explicit and specifically embodies the action item. Mr. Larson  Clarified that Policy HS-7.3 may address senior services needs by working with other agencies to provide a wide variety of services. However that would not be meant to preclude that the Town could resume providing some or all senior services directly in the future.  Commented that based on the Council’s direction under Action HS -7.4, it could be viewed that the stage is set in HS-7.3 or staff could provide more explicit direction as a new policy.  Suggested that staff could add a policy with language along the lines of "for Council inclusion in any motion is to encourage the establishment and operation of a dedicated place for elder adults and seniors." Council Comments  Consensus for staff to add a policy which would include wording suggested by Mr. Larson.  Questioned if staff could include some general information under the emphasis on page HS-24. Mr. Larson  Clarified that additional wording would be added to complete the paragraph. P a g e 6 Public Hearing Item #7 – Continued Open/Closed Public Comments Portion MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Joe Pirzynski to approve the Human Services Element for the 2020 General Plan Update. Seconded by Councilmember Mike Wasserman. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Diane McNutt acknowledged Michael Martello for his exceptional work as the Town's Interim Town Attorney. OTHER BUSINESS  There was no Other Business scheduled for this meeting. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION – 7:45 P.M. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Continued) (Government Code Section 54956.9[b][1]) One Potential Case: Involving Los Gatos Bar and Grill MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:40 P.M. Attest: /s/Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator