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M11-18-2014 Town Council Meeting 12/02/14 Item #2 MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2014 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 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 Natalia Korpela led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Steve Leonardis presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) (Fiscal Year Ending: June 30, 2013) award to the Town of Los Gatos. Steve Conway, Director of Finance, accepted the award on behalf of the Town. Mayor Steve Leonardis presented Dance Attack with the Small Business, Big Applause commendation. Mia Kronik, student, performed a short dance. COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters - Council Member Joe Pirzynski attended the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors, Cities Association, and Metropolitan Transportation Agency meetings. - Council Member Barbara Spector stated she and Council Member Diane McNutt attended the Council Policy Committee meeting. - Mayor Steven Leonardis attended the West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority and West Valley Sanitation Board of Directors meetings. Manager Matters - Announced Board and Commission recruitment is ongoing, and descriptions and applications are available on the Town website. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. December 5. Interviews and appointments will occur on December 16. Did You Know...? Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager - Presented information on holiday shopping and dining in Los Gatos. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve Council Minutes of November 4, 2014 2. Adopt a resolution setting the date for consideration of reorganization of an uninhabited area designated as Kennedy Road No. 17, approximately 0.51 acres located at 16785 Kennedy Road. APN 532-08-041. File #AN14-004. RESOLUTION 2014-069 3. Hazardous Vegetation Abatement (Weeds) a. Adopt resolution declaring weeds a public nuisance and providing for their abatement RESOLUTION 2014-070 b. Set January 20, 2015 as a public hearing date on this annual program MOTION: MotionVice Mayor Marcia Jensen by to approve Consent Items SecondedCouncil Member Barbara Spector. #1 through 3. by VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Anne Robinson - Commented on the letter to the editor in the Los Gatos Weekly on November 21 regarding the use of the North 40 property and highlighted a Stanford longevity study. John Shepardson - Recognized the group of volunteers that meet every Friday at the Adult Recreation Center (ARC) to provide food for the community. Suggested a section be placed on the Town website that offers a place for volunteer opportunities for those to offer their services and for those who seek those services. Commented on the cost of the Police Department. OTHER BUSINESS - There was no other business. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR MOTION: MotionMayor Steve Leonardis by to appoint Vice Mayor Marcia SecondedCouncil Jensen as Mayor of the Town of Los Gatos. by Member Barbara Spector. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Mayor-Elect Marcia Jensen provided comments on her appointment and year as Mayor. 2 Town Council/Parking Authority November 18, 2014 Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor – continued MOTION: MotionMayor-Elect Marcia Jensen by to appoint Barbara Spector SecondedMayor as Vice Mayor of the Town of Los Gatos. by Steve Leonardis. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Vice Mayor-Elect Barbara Spector provided comments on her appointment and year as Vice Mayor. Mayor Steve Leonardis commented on his year as Mayor and presented a video celebrating the Los Gatos community. Mayor Marcia Jensen presented outgoing Mayor Steve Leonardis with a plaque commemorating his year as Mayor. Judge Richard Seeborg provided comments and led the oath of office for Mayor Marcia Jensen and Vice Mayor Barbara Spector. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. to Democracy in Action reception. Attest: _____________________________________ /s/ Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator 3 Town Council/Parking Authority November 18, 2014