MinutesDRAFT Town Council Meeting 06/16/14
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL /PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
JUNE 2, 2014
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Monday,
June 2, 2014, at 7:00 P.M.
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
Valerie Hua, Sofia Kuta, and Henry Strickland, Outgoing Student Commissioners, led
the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Claire Strickland, Youth Commission Chair, presented the 2014 Youth Friendly
Business award to Dolce Spazio.
Chris Orlando, owner of Dolce Spazio, accepted the award and commented on the
employees who always provide good customer service.
Mayor Leonardis presented commendations to outgoing Youth Commissioners Valerie
Hau, Sofia Kuta, and Henry Strickland.
Mayor Leonardis presented commendations to Sahaj Grewal, Woody Koehler, and
Joseph Neely Police Department Volunteers — Emergency Operations.
Joseph Neely expressed his appreciation to the Town and the Los Gatos -Monte Sereno
Police Department.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No report.
COUNCIL /TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Joe Pirzynski stated he attended the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission meeting, and the graduation prelim for Leadership Los Gatos.
- Mayor Steve Leonardis stated he attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Los
Gatos Memorial Park with Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen.
- Council Member Barbara Spector stated she attended the Housing Element
Advisory Board (HEAB) meeting.
Manager Matters
- Announced the Library launched the summer reading program last week.
- Announced the Library will close at 4 pm on June 6.
- Announced Music in the Park begins Sunday, June 15 at 5 p.m. on the Civic Center
Lawn.
- Announced Sandy Baily's retirement after 31 years with the Town.
Did You Know...?
Sandy Baily, Director of Special Projects, presented information on
Planning /Community Development History.
Mayor Leonardis commended Ms. Baily for her service to the community.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
t. Approve Council minutes of May 19, 2014
2. Student Commissioner Appointments
3. Adopt a resolution of the Town of Los Gatos requesting that the County of Santa
Clara Board of Supervisors consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held
November 4, 2014 with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date
pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and authorizing other related
actions RESOLUTION 2014 -038
4. Accept Fiscal Year 2013/14 Third Quarterly Investment Report (January through
March 2014)
5. Adopt resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2014/15 GANN Appropriation Limit
for the Town of Los Gatos RESOLUTION 2014 -039
6. Rescind Resolution 2002 -25 and adopt a new resolution governing the design
review process and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the architectural
consultant
7. Adopt resolution establishing the requirements for a quorum at Town Boards,
Commissions and Committee Meetings RESOLUTION 2014 -041
8. Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of
territory designated as El Gato Lane No. 2, containing approximately 0 .186
acres located at 15540 El Gato Lane. (APN: 523 -23 -021). File # AN14 -002
RESOLUTION 2014 -042
9. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement with
the County of Santa Clara, "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and
Cooperation Agreement to undertake or to assist in the undertaking of essential
activities pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, for the period of October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2017" for
administration of the Urban County Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program RESOLUTION 2014 -043
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Consent Items — continued
10. PPW Proiect No. 13 -03 Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvement Project 831-
3403
a. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction contract with S. Miller
Paving in an amount not to exceed $257,174
b. Authorize staff to execute future change orders to the construction contract as
necessary in an amount not to exceed $30,000
c. Authorize an expenditure budget adjustment reducing the Tree Trimming
Project 411 - 831 -4603 and increasing the budget in the Blossom Hill Park
Pathway Improvement Project 831 -3403 in the amount of $49,671
Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen pulled Item #6.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to approve consent
items, exclusive of Item #6. Seconded by Council Member Joe
Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Pulled Consent Item #6
Rescind Resolution 2002 -25 and adopt a new resolution governing the design
review process and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the architectural
consultant RESOLUTION 2014 -040
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to continue the item to
June 16, 2014. Seconded by Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Frank Alioto, representing St Luke's Episcopal Church
- Invited the Council and community to the event on June 8 to mark the reinstallation
of the Rejoice Bell.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Abatement of Hazardous Vegetation (Brush)
Adopt resolution overruling objections and ordering hazardous vegetation
abatement (brush) RESOLUTION 2014 -044
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
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Public Hearing Item #11 — continued
Opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen to adopt the resolution to
overrule objections and order abatement of hazardous vegetation
(brush). Seconded by Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
12. Conditional Use Permit Application U -14 -004 Project Location: 112 N Santa
Cruz Avenue. Property Owner: Los Gatos Commercial LLC Applicant: Jos
Peiinenburg, Olivinum. RESOLUTION 2014 -045
Consider a request to operate a formula retail business (We Olive) with a
winebar on property zoned C -2. APN 529 -03 -040
Marni Moseley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Jos Peijnenburg, applicant, spoke on the project.
Opened the Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Robert Beliveau
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Brian Bokman
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Carol Firenze Anglin
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Josh Mercurio
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Angela D'Orfani
- Spoke in favor of the project.
Jos Peijnenburg, applicant, addressed comments.
Closed the Public Hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
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Public Hearing Item #12 — continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to make the required
findings on Attachment 1 and approve Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) U -14 -001 with the modifications as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Seconded by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Joe Pirzynski to adopt a resolution of
approval with recommended conditions for a Conditional Use
Permit to operate a formula retail business (We Olive) with a
winebar (Attachment 2). Seconded by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
13. Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of the Town of
Los Gatos Section 2.20.010 regarding Council Meetings time and date to change
regular meeting dates from Mondays to Tuesdays effective August 2014.
ORDINANCE 2232
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.
The Clerk Administrator read the title of the ordinance.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen to approve the introduction
and first reading of an ordinance, by title only, amending Los Gatos
Town Code Section 2.20.010 changing regular Council meetings
from Mondays to Tuesdays effective August 2014 . Seconded by
Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
14. Adopt a resolution approving the Town of Los Gatos Fiscal Year 2014/15
Operating Budget and FY 2014/15- FY 2018/19 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP), new appropriations, and other approved adjustments and minor
corrections RESOLUTION 2014 -046
Greg Larson, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
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Other Business Items #14 —continued
Opened Public Comment at 8:35 p.m.
Michael Dine
- Spoke in favor of affordable housing.
Diane Fisher, Director of Jewish Community Organization,
- Spoke in favor of affordable housing.
Raaniaa Mohsen, Executive Director of Cities Association of Santa Clara County
- Spoke in favor of affordable housing
Darci Palmer
- Spoke in favor of affordable housing.
Closed Public Comment at 8:45 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to pay off the CalPERS
Safety Liability Side Letter Funding debt. Seconded by Council
Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to adopt the budget
resolution including the bulleted notations and that Blossom Hill
School be included in the school traffic assessment. Seconded by
Council Member Joe Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
15. Adopt an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Section 16.20.060 of the
Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code to regulate the use and operation of leaf
blowers and add in a Section 16.20.070 related to enforcement
ORDINANCE 2231
Christina Gilmore, Assistant to the Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment at 8:54 p.m.
Michael Stawowy
- Expressed concerns on the limited hours for use of leaf blowers.
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Other Business Item #15 — continued
Closed Public Comment at 8:57 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to adopt the
ordinance that was introduced on May 5, 2014 (Attachment 1) and
instruct the Clerk Administrator to publish the ordinance in its
entirety within 30 days after adoption. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed 3/2. Council Members Diane McNutt and Joe
Pirzynski voting no.
16. Report from the Council Planned Development Ad Hoc Committee and
discussion and direction for proposed Town Code Amendments to the Planned
Development Overlay Zone
Sandy Baily, Director of Special Projects, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment at 9:20 p.m.
Doug Rich
- Commented on the uses of planned developments.
Lee Quintana
- Commented on planned developments.
Closed Public Comment at 9:26 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Marcia Jensen to forward the report to the
Planning Commission for consideration and recommendations and
direct the Planning Commission to review the Council's comments
at the June 2, 2014, Council meeting. Seconded by Council
Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
Attest:
Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator
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