MinutesDRAFT Town Council Meeting 3/17/14
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
MARCH 3, 2014
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday,
March 3, 2014, at 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION — 6:15 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 fdlf1l)
Name of Case: Los Gatos Citizens for Responsible Development;
John Shepardson, Andrew Wu vs. Town of Los Gatos
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Steven Leonardis, Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen, Council Member Joe
Pirzynski, Council Member Diane McNutt, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Laura Herron led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met for a Special Closed Session on
Tuesday, February 25, 2014, and before tonight's meeting as duly noted on the
agendas and there is no report.
COUNCIL /TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- None
Manager Matters
- Announced the deadline to apply for board and commission openings is Noon,
Friday, March 14.
- Announced Jimmy Deenihan, Ireland's Minister of Art and Culture, representing our
sister city of Listowel, Ireland, will attend the Council meeting on March 17.
Did You Know...?
Henry Bankhead, Co- Librarian
- Presented information on the new Library statistics.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of February 18, 2014
2. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of
territory designated as Englewood Avenue No. 10, containing approximately .58
acres located at 16600 Englewood Avenue (APN: 532 -08 -056) File #AN13 -005
RESOLUTION 2014 -007
3. Adopt resolution setting date for consideration of reorganization of an
uninhabited area designated as Shady View Lane No. 1, approximately .41 acres
located at 16505 Shady View Lane. (APN: 532 -03 -016) File #AN14 -001
RESOLUTION 2014 -008
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen to approve Consent Items.
Seconded by Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Garzee
- Spoke on Green Technology.
Rob Huston
- Spoke against the proposed Hwy 85 express lanes.
Mark Weisler
- Spoke against the proposed Hwy 85 express lanes.
Barry Chang
- Spoke against the proposed Hwy 85 express lanes.
Cheriel Jensen
- Spoke against the proposed Hwy 85 express lanes.
Jeff Loughridge
- Spoke against the proposed Hwy 85 express lanes.
Mary Robertson
- Spoke against the proposed Hwy 85 express lanes.
Carol Tinsley
- Spoke on the Los Gatos School District's proposal to cuts math options.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Architecture and Site Applications S -13 -071 and S -13 -080. Property Location:
16560 Shannon Road. Property Owner /Applicant: JG Building, LLC. Appellant:
Jeff Curran, JG Building, LLC. Consider an appeal of the decision of the Planning
Commission denying a request to demolish a pre -1941 single - family residence
and construct two new single - family residences on property zone R -1:8 (APN
532 -04 -001) RESOLUTION 2014 -009
Erin Walters, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Greg Simpson, appellant
- Spoke on the project.
Opened and Closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Brad McCurdy
- Spoke on the Town's residential design guidelines interpretations.
Jeff Ratcliff
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Lonny Oswalt
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Howie Spinner
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Anne Robinson
- Spoke against the project.
Lee Quintana
- Spoke against the project.
Greg Simpson, appellant
- Addressed comments.
Closed the Public Hearing at 8:03 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
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Public Hearing Item #4 — continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen to adopt a resolution,
striking the clause that the Planning Commission erred, granting an
appeal of a Planning Commission decision under Town Code
Section 2.20.300(b)(2), and remanding the matter to the Planning
Commission with direction that there is no implied Council approval
of the project with the reduced square footage. Seconded by
Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Diane McNutt voted no.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. Report and actions regarding Albright Way Initiative
a. Accept report pursuant to California Elections Code § 9212
b. Adopt resolution calling a special election; requesting the County Board of
Supervisors to consolidate the special municipal election with the June 3,
2014 statewide direct primary election; and directing the Town Attorney to
prepare an impartial analysis RESOLUTION 2014 -002
c. Approve settlement agreement between Los Gatos Citizens for Responsible
Development, Albright Way Initiative Project Sponsors, and Town of Los
Gatos, if one is presented
d. Accept report from Council Ad Hoc Committee on Albright Way initiative and
provide direction regarding placing a Town - sponsored initiative on the June 3,
2014 ballot
e. Provide direction regarding a Town position on and /or submission of
arguments regarding the Albright Way ballot measure
Greg Larson, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Adam Weinstein, Associate at LSA, presented the § 9212 report.
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the settlement agreement.
Opened Public Comment at 9:05 p.m.
Jeff Loughridge
- Spoke in favor of the settlement agreement.
Cecil Anison
- Spoke in favor of the settlement agreement.
Other Business Item #5 — continued
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Andy Wu
- Spoke in favor of the settlement.
Closed public comment at 9:12 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to accept report
pursuant to California Elections Code § 9212. Seconded by
Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to adopt resolution
calling a special election; requesting the County Board of
Supervisors to consolidate the special municipal election with the
June 3, 2014, Statewide direct primary election; and directing the
Town Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to approve the
settlement agreement between Los Gatos Citizens for Resposible
Development, Albright Way Initiative Project Sponsors, and Town
of Los Gatos. Seconded by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Attest:
Shelley Neis, Interim Clerk Administrator
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