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Council/Agency Meeting 4/2/12
Item #1
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MEETING
MARCH 19, 2012
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
March 19, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION [Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1)] Title: Town Attorney
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
Steele Johnson from Blossom Hill Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. The
audience was invited to participate.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Judith Propp, Town Attorney, reported that Council met in Closed Session and took no
reportable action.
TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
Mayor Steve Rice
- Commented that another Meet the Mayor event will be held in the library conference
room on Saturday, March 24, 2012.
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Manager Matters
Greg Larson, Town Manager
- Commented that Chief Seaman became the President of the California Police
Chiefs Association at a reception in Sacramento.
- Commented that West Valley CERT classes are taking place.
- Commented that the new library has had approximately 41,000 visitors, 49,000
checkouts, and 1,600 new library cards issued during its first month.
- Commented on the new Art in the Council Chambers exhibit.
Did You Know??
Janet Sumpter, Supervisor of Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation (LGS).
- Commented on the senior services provided by the LGS.
- Commented that a Clean Up Service Day will be on April 6, 2012 and a Resource
Fair will be on April 12, 2012.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of March 5, 2012
2. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Cannon Design Group
and RRM Design Group to serve as architectural consultants to the Town
3. PPW Job No. 10-15 Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park
a. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction contract with Interstate
Grading and Paving Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,975,497.00
b. Authorize staff to execute future change orders to the construction contract as
necessary in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00
4. PPW Job No. 10-15 - Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park 411-831-4402 Authorize
the Town Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement for consultant
services with Callander Associates to provide additional design and construction
support services for the construction of Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park in an
amount not to exceed $47,729
5. PPW Job No. 11-17 - Fiscal Year 2011/12 - Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk
Replacement Project 813-9921 Approve plans and specifications for the Curb,
Gutter, and Sidewalk Replacement Project and authorize staff to advertise the
project for bid
6. Tract No. 10110 located at 16213 Los Gatos Blvd. (former Honda Site) Adopt
resolution approving Final Map for Tract No.10110 located at 16213 Los Gatos
Blvd. (former Honda Site), accepting the dedications, and authorizing the Town
Manager to execute the contract for public improvements
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Consent Items – Continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector to approve Consent Items
#1-6, with modifications reflected in the Desk Items for Agenda
Items #1 and #2.
Seconded by Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no verbal communications for this meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. Adopt a resolution finding that the property transfer of 612 aka 626 W. Parr
Avenue, from Villa Vasona Ltd. to Highland Property Development LLC, will
continue to fulfill all obligations required under Planned Development Ordinance
1698 and authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate a new agreement. APN 406 -
28-034
Joel Paulson, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Council Questions
- Questioned whether the staff’s recommendations incorporate the issues presented
in the desk item.
Mr. Paulson
- Clarified that the issues raised in the desk item are incorporated into staff’s
recommendations.
Open/Closed the Public Hearing
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to adopt a resolution in
Attachment 7 finding that Highland Property Development LLC is
willing and able the fulfill all obligations required under Planned
Development Ordinance 1698 and authorizing the Town Manager
to negotiate a new agreement.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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8. Off-Leash Dog Park Status
Christy Wolter, Maintenance Superintendent, presented the staff report.
Council Comments
- Questioned the licensing component of the pilot program and how it would be
enforced.
- Questioned the reason for an accelerated schedule.
- Questioned the number of planned public meetings.
- Questioned whether early termination of the pilot program and procedures to do so
would be built into the pilot program.
- Questioned whether the pilot program would only allow Los Gatos residents in the
off-leash park areas.
Ms. Wolter
- Commented that dogs would be licensed under current licensing programs, and that
there would be random checks for licenses.
- Commented that there is a growing interest in the issue, which must be balanced
against the public process.
- Commented that the number of public meetings may change.
- Commented that staff would investigate the reasons the pilot program is not working
and then follow procedures to terminate the program, if necessary.
- Clarified that staff is not recommending that the pilot program be restricted to Los
Gatos residents.
Open Public Hearing
Mr. Knowles
- Expressed support for the proposed project.
- Asked members of the audience who also supported the proposed project to
indicate their support by a show of hands.
Ms. Jendricks
- Expressed support for the proposed project.
- Clarified that the time for off -leash activities should be restricted to certain days and
times.
Council Comments
- Questioned Ms. Jendricks’s reference to limiting the number of dogs in the park.
Ms. Kalin
- Expressed support for the proposed project.
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Item #8 - Continued
Closed the Public Hearing
Council Discussion
- Questioned whether Council may ask a member of the public to come before the
Council.
Ms. Propp
- Clarified that a member of the public may be invited to speak.
Mayor Rice re-opened the public hearing and invited the Parks Commission Chair,
Robert Rennie, to provide input on whether the Parks Commissio n meeting should be
substituted for another public meeting.
Mr. Rennie, Parks Commission Chair
- Commented that it would be beneficial for the Parks Commission to make
recommendations but he did not have a strong preference either way.
- Commented that a timeline is necessary because there is frustration over the off-
leash dog issue.
Mr. Larson
- Commented that a Parks Commission would be a public meeting, so there would be
opportunity for community input.
Closed the Public Hearing
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Item #8 - Continued
Council Discussion
- Commented that the public should have the opportunity to provide input, and the
public process should be done thoroughly.
- Commented that there should be 3 meetings and neighbors within 500 feet of parks
should be noticed.
- Commented that the Town is a dog-friendly community, and off-leash dog areas will
be an amenity to the Town.
- Commented that staff is advocating a process to develop a pilot program, and that
specifics regarding licensing and other issues will be developed later.
- Commented that there is discomfort for those who have to enforce the law when the
laws are being violated by members of the public who meet and have their dogs off-
leash; it is unstable to ignore people who break the law.
- Commented that there is a problem with determining who can bring an off -leash dog
to a park when certain dogs may not act appropriately when off-leash.
- Commented on the proposed timeline.
Mr. Larson and Mr. Capurso
- Commented on the proposed timeline and the number and scheduling of the
community meetings with reference to the Parks Commission meetings.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector to
a. Accept the staff report on the status of potential dog off -leash
areas in Town parks
b. Direct staff to evaluate options for a dog off-leash pilot program
and conduct a public input process
c. Direct staff to provide an implementation plan for a dog off-leash
pilot program to Council by June 2012
Seconded by Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Item #8 - Continued
The following Council Discussion occurred prior to the vote:
- Commented that the number of dogs in Town and the number of people who bring
their dogs into Town has grown.
- Commented that there must be a strong pilot program with ongoing evaluation.
- Commented that there are different neighborhood parks, and there may be d ifferent
desires for each park.
- Commented that the Parks Commission should vet the pilot program before it
comes to Council.
- Commented that this is a public process, and the public should participate so that
all points of view are expressed.
Ms. Wolter
- Commented that per Council direction, neighbors within 500 feet will be notified
about community meetings, and notices will be posted in the parks.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Attest:
/s/Mazarin A. Vakharia
Clerk Administrator