M12-02-2014
Town Council Meeting 12/16/14
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2014
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
December 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Marcia Jensen, Vice Mayor Barbara Spector, Council Member Steven
Leonardis, Council Member Joe Pirzynski, Council Member Diane McNutt.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Quincy Scott and Isabella Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited
to participate.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Jensen presented the Small Business, Big Applause Commendation to Kevin
Mukai of The Wooden Horse. Kevin Mukai accepted the award and expressed his
thanks.
CERTIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
1. Adopt resolution certifying the November 4, 2014 Los Gatos General Municipal
RESOLUTION 2014-071
Election and declaring the election results.
MOTION: MotionVice Mayor Barbara Spector
by to certify the results of the
November 4, 2014 Los Gatos General Municipal Election and
SecondedCouncil Member Joe
declaring the results. by
Pirzynski.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCIL
Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman led the swearing ceremony for
Council Members Steven Leonardis, Rob Rennie, and Marico Sayoc.
FAREWELL REMARKS OF DEPARTING COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mr. Pirzynski thanked the community and stated that it was an honor to serve on the
Town Council and congratulated new Council Members Rob Rennie and Marico Sayoc
and returning Council Member Steve Leonardis.
Farewell remarks – continued
Ms. McNutt thanked the community and stated that it was an honor to serve on the
Town Council and congratulated new Council Members Rob Rennie and Marico Sayoc
and returning Council Member Steve Leonardis. Ms. McNutt encouraged the community
to become involved on boards, commissions, or service groups and consider running for
Council in the future.
Mayor Jensen presented plaques in their honor to outgoing Council Members Diane
McNutt and Joe Pirzynski reflecting their years of service.
Council Member Rob Rennie thanked outgoing Council Members Diane McNutt and
Joe Pirzynski for their years of service. He also thanked the voters for voting for him and
all those who helped with his campaign.
Council Member Steve Leonardis thanked the voters for entrusting him to serve the
community.
Council Member Marico Sayoc thanked all of Los Gatos for putting their trust in her and
she is honored to continue serving the community.
ROLL CALL OF NEW COUNCIL
Present: Mayor Marcia Jensen, Vice Mayor Barbara Spector, Council Member Steven
Leonardis, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Marico Sayoc.
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session as duly noted on
the agenda and there is no report.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Mayor Jensen stated applications are being accepted for boards and
commissions until December 5, 2014 and encouraged those interested to apply.
Manager Matters
- Stated sand bags are available for pick up at the Corporation Yard at 41 Miles
Avenue, near Balzer Field.
- Stated weather permitting, the Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade are Friday
and Saturday, December 5 and 6.
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CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
2. Approve Council Minutes of November 4, 2014
3. Town Council Policy Committee Appointments
4. Adopt a resolution making the determinations and approving the reorganization
of territory designated as Kennedy Road No. 17, approximately 0.51 acre located
at 16785 Kennedy Road. APN 532-08-041.File #AN14-004
RESOLUTION 2014-072
5. PPW Job No. 13-28 Retaining Wall Repair and Resurfacing Project 815-9930
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a certificate of acceptance and notice of
completion accepting the work of Casey Construction and authorize recording by
the Clerk Administrator
6. PPW Job. No 13-29 Guardrail Replacement Project 411-812-0120
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a certificate of acceptance and notice of
completion accepting the work of Midstate Barrier, Inc. and authorize recording
by the Clerk Administrator
7. Oak Meadow Park Upgrades Project 411-831-4004
a. Authorize the issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for preparation of
a Master Plan for Oak Meadow Park
b. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with the most qualified
bidder in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
c. Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $27,610 from the Park
Rehabilitation – Bachman Park Project 411-831-3104 to the Oak Meadow
Park Upgrades Project 411-831-4004
d. Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $22,390 from the Oak
Meadow Park Gazebo Project 411-831-4005 to the Oak Meadow Park
Upgrades Project 411-831-4004
Vice Mayor Barbara Spector pulled Item #7.
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Steve Leonardis
by to approve Consent
SecondedCouncil Member Marico Sayoc.
Items #2-6. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Patrick Ahrens, from the office of Assemblyman Evan Low
- Presented certificates to the elected Council Members, Steve Leonardis, Rob
Rennie, and Marico Sayoc
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Pulled Consent Item #7
7. Oak Meadow Park Upgrades Project 411-831-4004
a. Authorize the issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for preparation of
a Master Plan for Oak Meadow Park
b. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with the most qualified
bidder in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
c. Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $27,610 from the Park
Rehabilitation – Bachman Park Project 411-831-3104 to the Oak Meadow
Park Upgrades Project 411-831-4004
d. Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $22,390 from the Oak
Meadow Park Gazebo Project 411-831-4005 to the Oak Meadow Park
Upgrades Project 411-831-4004
Matt Morley, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report.
Opened the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Chuck Hammers
- Commented that he has worked on projects similar and the request for proposal
(RFP) is in line with project scopes he has worked on.
Closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Steve Leonardis
by to send the matter
to the Parks Commission for further review and public comment.
The Commission should consider the scope of work of any
consultant, the funding sources, and the priorities and implications
of any funding transfer from other park projects, and report back to
SecondedVice Mayor Barbara Spector.
Council. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Regulation of Expanded Polystyrene Foam (Styrofoam) Food Service Container-
Ware
a. Adopt a resolution adopting the Negative Declaration prepared by the City
of San Jose for the regulation of the use of Polystyrene foam food service
container-ware by food providers, be found adequate for the Town of Los
Gatos action in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
RESOLUTION 2014-083
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Public Hearing Item #8 – continued
b. Introduce an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos to adding Article III to
Chapter 10 to the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code entitled Regulation
of Expanded Polystyrene Foam (Styrofoam) Food Service Container-Ware
Christina Gilmore, Assistant to the Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened the Public Hearing at 8:11 p.m.
Chuck Hammers
- Commented that this ordinance is in-line with neighboring cities and his business,
Pizza My Heart, is already using recyclable cartons and it was not a burden at all.
Kent Okasaki
- Commented on supporting the proposed ordinance and suggested adding
Styrofoam ice chests to the ordinance.
Lee Quintana
- Commented in favor of the ordinance.
Closed the Public Hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionCouncil Member Rob Rennie
by to (a) adopt a resolution
adopting the Negative Declaration prepared by the City of San Jose
for the regulation of the use of Polystyrene foam food service
container-ware by food providers, be found adequate for the Town
of Los Gatos action in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act; (b) introduce an ordinance to prohibit
the use of polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) food service container-
ware by food providers and the sale of encapsulated coolers and
ice chests; and (c) return to Council in six months with an
amendment to add the prohibition of the sale of empty container-
SecondedVice Mayor Barbara Spector.
ware. by
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
Jackie Rose, Acting Clerk Administrator, read the title of the ordinance.
9. Introduce an Ordinance Amendment of The Town of Los Gatos Amending
Chapter 11 of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code related to Single-Use
Carry-Out Bags
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Public Hearing Item #9 – continued
Christina Gilmore, Assistant to the Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened the Public Hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Kent Okasaki
- Commented in support of the proposed ordinance and suggested including review
of merchant data to learn how many customers ask for paper bags.
Thelma Spazinal
- Commented in support of the proposed ordinance.
Natalie Ladd
- Commented that you must show a card for low income to not pay for a paper carry
out bag. She suggested that the money for the bag be invested in a town clean-up
program.
John Shepardson
- Questioned if there was any data that show impacts to the community by raising the
cost to 25 cents.
David Weissman
- Commented on supporting Los Gatos as a leader with these types of issues.
Lee Quintana
- Commented in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Gary Harwin
- Commented in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Closed the Public Hearing at 8:39 p.m.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: MotionVice Mayor Barbara Spector
by to Introduce the first
reading of the ordinance amending Single-Use Carry-Out Bags by
title and summary only, publish the summary no more than 5 days
prior to its adoption, and correct the date in the last paragraph of
SecondedCouncil Member Steve
the draft ordinance to 2014. by
Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Marico Sayoc voting no.
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Jackie Rose, Acting Clerk Administrator, read the title of the ordinance.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________________________
/s/ Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator
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