MinutesDRAFT Council /Agency Meeting 9/4/12
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL /PARKING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2012
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting on
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 5:30 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
Harrison St. John from Union Middle School led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience
was invited to participate.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Judith Propp, Town Attorney, commented that Council will meet in closed session
following the special meeting.
COUNCIL /TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
Manager Matters
Greg Larson, Town Manager
- Commented that the deadline to apply for Leadership Los Gatos is August 31st.
- Commented that the Wine Walk will take place on September 29, 2012.
- Commented that applications for the Town Garage Sale are due September 7tn
- Commented that the new art for the Forbes Mill Footbridge will be displayed at Jazz
in the Plazz and Music in the Park.
- Commented that Jessica von Borck, Economic Vitality Manager, accepted a
position at the City of Fremont.
Did You Know ??
Kevin Rohani, Town Engineer
- Commented that many sidewalk improvements have taken place with state grant
funds and Town funds
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Did You Know ?? — Continued
Mayor Rice
- Commented that the community appreciates the new traffic light at University and
Lark Avenues.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of August 6, 2012
2. Accept Fourth Quarter Investment Report for FY 2011/12 (April through June
2012)
3. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of
territory designated Mireval Road No. 4, a 3.33 acre area consisting of two parcels
pre - zoned HR -5. APNs 532 -25 -023 and 025. Annexation Application AN12 -002.
Property Location: Mireval Road No. 4. Property Owner /Applicant: Heyning A.
Cheng
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
4. Successor Agency Actions
a. Adopt a resolution approving Administrative Budget for the Successor Agency for
period for January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013
b. Adopt resolution approving a Third Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to approve Consent
Items #1 -4.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no verbal communications for this meeting.
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5. Adopt a resolution providing for the appointment of nominated persons as if
elected at the November 6, 2012 election and cancelling said election
Greg Larson, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Vice Mayor Spector recused herself because of a perceived conflict of interest due to a
personal or financial interest.
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Boyd
- Expressed concern about the election.
Mr. Van Nada
- Expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Mr. Arzie
- Expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Ms. Boyd
- Expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Mr. Allen
- Expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Mr. Clark
- Expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Mr. Kaschub
- Expressed concern about the candidate nomination process.
Ms. Wiley
- Expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Mr. Daley
- Expressed support for the proposed resolution.
Closed the Public Hearing
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Item #5 — Continued
Council Questions
- Questioned whether, as one speaker suggested, the election could be postponed.
Ms. Propp
- Commented that there is no provision in the Elections Code to postpone the
election.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to hold the November
6, 2012 election.
Seconded by Council Member Diane McNutt.
VOTE: Motion passed 311. Council Member Leonardis voted nay. Vice
Mayor Spector abstained.
The following discussion occurred prior to the vote:
Council Discussion
- Commented that this is not a comfortable time in the Town.
- Commented that the Town would save money by not holding the election and that a
write -in candidate is not likely to be elected.
- Commented that holding the election would allow for a candidate vetting process
and a discussion of the issues, and, therefore, democracy is better served by
holding the election.
- Commented that the issues can be discussed in debates and candidate forums,
even if the election were cancelled.
- Commented that there are two competent nominees, who deserve to be appointed
by the Council because they completed the nomination process and have served
their community as a Councilmember and Planning Commissioner.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. to a closed session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code
Section 54956.8)Property: 14850 Winchester Boulevard (APN: 424 -31 -055)
Negotiating parties: Town of Los Gatos (Negotiator: Greg Larson, Town
Manager)Santa Clara County Fire Department (Negotiator: Ken Kehmna, Fire
Chief) Boccardo Management Group, LLC (Negotiator: Jim Rees) Under
negotiation: Terms and price.
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Closed Session — Continued
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION {Government
Code Section 54957(b)(1)] Title: Town Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6)Town Negotiator: Rumi
Portillo, Human Resources Director. Unrepresented Employee: Town Manager
Attest:
Mazarin A. Vakharia
Clerk Administrator
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