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Council/Agency Meeting 2/21/12
Item #5c
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday,
February 6, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Steve Rice, Vice Mayor Barbara Spector, Council Member Steven
Leonardis, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Annelise Escudero from Blossom Hill Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The audience was invited to participate .
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no closed session for this meeting.
TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
Manager Matters
Greg Larson, Town Manger
- Commented that Alana Forrest will be retiring as Captain from the Los Gat os Monte
Sereno Police Department after 12 years.
- Commented that the Town budget challenge has been reduced from $4 million to
$1.8 due to cost decreases, revenue incr eases, and Netflix tax revenue.
- Commented that evacuation route signs have been posted.
- Commented that Matt Frisby from the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department
was recently promoted to Captain.
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Did You Know??
Pamela Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager
- Commented that the Los Gatos Town Library grand opening will be February 11,
2012 at 10 a.m.
- Commented that there will be scheduled activities as well as many surprises.
- Commented that KCAT will be filming the event and re -broadcasting it.
"First to Enter" Drawing
- Children up to 12 years old submitted their names to be the first to enter the new
library during the grand opening ceremony. The following is a list of the dr awing
winners:
o Council Member Steven Leonardis selected Whitney Hans man, age 8.
o Council Member Diane McNutt selected Ashley Gold, age 5.
o Mayor Steve Rice selected Katie Douglas, age 9.
o Vice Mayor Barbara Spector selected Aaron Zolla, age 8.
o Council Member Joe Pirzynski selected Charles Douglas, age 8.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Job No. 09-06 - New Los Gatos Public Library Project Authorize the Town
Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion
accepting the work of Bogard Construction and authorize recording by the Clerk
Administrator.
2. PPW Job No. 10-15A - 930 University Building Demolition Project 411-831-4402
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. 10-15 Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park 411-831-4402. Approve
plans and specifications for construction of the Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park
and authorize staff to advertise the project for bid.
4. PPW Job No. 10-08 - FY 2010/11 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Replacement Project
411-813-9921. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance
and Notice of Completion accepting work of Nor -Cal Concrete Company and
authorize recording by the Clerk Administrator.
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Consent Items – Continued
5. PPW Job No. 11-03 - University Avenue Guardrail Replacement Project 411 -812-
0119. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and
Notice of Completion accepting the work of Mids tate Barrier Inc. and authorize
recording by the Clerk Administrator.
6. PPW Job No. 11-06 Oak Meadow Park Picnic Areas #1 and #2 Renovation Project
411-831-4003.
a. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction contract with Joseph J.
Albanese Inc. in an amount not to exceed $99,500.
b. Authorize staff to execute future change orders to the construction contract as
necessary in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
c. Authorize revenue and expenditure budget adjustment in the amount of $50,000 for
the Oak Meadow Park Picnic areas #1 and #2 Renovation Project 411 -831-4003.
7. Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Program. Adopt a resolution authorizing the
Town of Los Gatos to apply for Federal Stimulus. Funding through the Energy
Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program Phase 2.
8. Planned Development Application PD-10-001, Mitigated Negative Declaration ND-
10-001. Project Location: 135 Riviera Drive. Property Owner: Sobrato Interest IV.
Applicant: Tim Steele. Adopt a Planned Development Ordinance to allow
renovation and expansion of an existing apartment complex (Riviera Terrace)
located at 135 Riviera Drive. APNs 529-13-016, 529-09-027, 031 and 034.
- Ms. Quintana pulled Item #8 from the consent calendar.
9. Planned Development Application PD-10-004, Project Location: 16213 Los Gatos
Boulevard. Property Owner/Applicant: Santa Clara Development Company
a. Request to add the name "Grant Bishop Lane" to the Town?s Official Street
Naming List
b. Approval of the off-site BMP unit location.
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Consent Items – Continued
10. Approve Town Council minutes of:
a. January 9 - Special Meeting: Joint Town Council/Planning Commission Study
Session
b. January 17 (approval by Town and Town as Successor Agency of the
Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector to approve Consent Items
#1-10, exclusive of Item #8.
Seconded by Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Pulled Consent Item #8
8. Planned Development Application PD-10-001, Mitigated Negative Declaration ND-
10-001. Project Location: 135 Riviera Drive. Property Owner: Sobrato Interest IV.
Applicant: Tim Steele. Adopt a Planned Development Ordinance to allow
renovation and expansion of an existing apartment complex (Riviera Terrace)
located at 135 Riviera Drive. APNs 529-13-016, 529-09-027, 031 and 034.
Open Public Hearing
Ms. Quintana
- Expressed concerns about the proposed project.
Closed the Public Hearing
Council Questions
- Requested the Town Attorney to respond to the speaker’s comments.
Ms. Propp
- Commented that the speaker raised no new issues.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to approve Consent
Item #8.
Seconded by Mayor Steve Rice.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each
speaker to address matters that are not on tonight’s agenda.)
Ms. Dal Cielo
- Expressed concerns about the proposed expansion of the Hillbrook School.
Ms. Dodson
- Commented on traffic near Hillbrook School.
Mr. Knowles
- Commented on responsible dog ownership and off -leash dog activity in parks.
Mr. Larson
- Commented that the Parks Commission has an item related to off-leash dogs on its
February 7, 2012 agenda.
Council Comments
- Requested the off-leash dog issue be placed on a Town Council agenda by the end
of March.
TOWN COUNCIL
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business for this meeting.
STATE OF THE TOWN
Mayor Steve Rice presented the State of the Town address.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Attest:
/s/Mazarin A. Vakharia
Clerk Administrator