Agenda
NOTICE AND AGENDA
SPEICAL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
JOINT TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Marcia Jensen, Mayor
Barbara Spector, Vice Mayor
110 EAST MAIN STREET
Steven Leonardis, Council Member
COUNCIL CHAMBERS (DOWNSTAIRS)
Rob Rennie, Council Member
LOS GATOS, CA
Marico Sayoc, Council Member
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speak to an item NOT on the agenda, you may do so during the “verbal communications” period. The
time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting
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Code. Conduct which is considered disruptive during Town Council meetings include, but is not limited
to:
• Addressing the Town Council without first being recognized;
• Interrupting speakers, Town Council, and Town staff;
• Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired;
• Failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so; and
• Repetitiously addressing the same subject
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
JOINT TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
DECEMBER 16, 2014
5:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEES INTERVIEWS
Interview applicants for the vacant positions on Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- Arts and Culture Commission (5 vacancies, 3 applicants)
- Community and Senior Services Commission (4 vacancies, 5 applicants)
- General Plan Committee (1 vacancy, 2 applicants)
- Historic Preservation Committee (1 vacancy, 5 applicants)
- Library Board (2 vacancies, 3 applicants)
- Parks Commission (3 vacancies, 4 applicants)
- Personnel Board (1 vacancy, 0 applicants)
- Planning Commission (2 vacancies, 8 applicants)
- Transportation and Parking Commission (3 vacancies, 11 applicants)
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Emmeline Wright
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
Manager Matters
Writings related to an item on the Town Council meeting agenda distributed to members of the Council within 72
hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk of the Los Gatos Town Library, located at
110 E. Main Street, and are also available for review on the official Town of Los Gatos website. Copies of desk items
distributed to members of the Council at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers
Note: The Town of Los Gatos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a decision of the Town Council must be brought within 90 days after the decision is announced
unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
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CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION
)
(Before
the Town Council acts on the consent agenda, any member of the public or Town Council may request
that any item be removed from the consent agenda. At the Mayor’s discretion, items removed from the
consent calendar may be considered either before or after the Public Hearings portion of the agenda)
1.Approve Council Minutes of December 2, 2014
2.Adopt Council Committee Appointments effective January 1, 2015
3.Adopt ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos 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
4.Adopt ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Chapter 11 of the Town of Los
Gatos Municipal Code related to single-use carry-out bags
5.Adopt resolution approving retirement health contributions under the Public Employees’
Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) to specify that for retirements after January
1, 2015, the Town’s contributions for Medicare-eligible retirees are at the level of
“Kaiser Supplemented” rates and authorize the Town Manager to execute revised or
replacement resolutions and related documents consistent with CalPERS requirements
6.Approve an amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Town of Los Gatos
and the Town Attorney for a 2% increase to the annual base salary effective with the
Town Attorney’s anniversary date of December 12, 2014 and a lump sum performance
bonus of $2,000
7.Adoption of a resolution designating local agency officials and advisory bodies that must
comply with Ethics Training required under Assembly Bill 1234
8.Accept FY 2013/14 Status Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact Fees
9.Adopt a resolution extending the term of the Housing Element Advisory Board to May
31, 2015 for the 2015-2023 Housing Element Update
10.Extend term of the current Poet Laureate for the Town of Los Gatos through December
31, 2015, and revise the term length of the Poet Laureate position
11.Tract No. 10110 – 16213 Los Gatos Boulevard
a. Adopt a resolution accepting the work of Robson Homes, LLC for Tract No. 10110
b. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for recording by the Clerk Administrator
12.Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of approximately 0.70 acres of public right
of way easement on Aztec Ridge Drive, easterly of Maya Way, fronting 16348 Aztec
Ridge Drive and retain public utilities and a public service easement for existing utilities
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
(
Members of the public may address the Town Council
on any matter that is not listed on the agenda. Unless additional time is authorized by the Town
Council, remarks shall be limited to three minutes.)
OTHER BUSINESS
(Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the
following items.)
13.Senior Group Homes Transfer and Rehabilitation Loans
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to Execute:
a. Agreements facilitating the transfer of 185 Anne Way (APN 527-48-020) and
14390 Blossom Hill Road (APN 527-31-013) Senior Group Homes From Senior
Housing Solutions (formerly Project Match) to Charities Housing Development
Corporation (Los Gatos Senior Homes LLC)
b. New Rehabilitation Loan Agreements addressing necessary repairs and improvements
to preserve the long-term affordability and maintenance of the homes in the Town’s
affordable housing stock
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up
to a total of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may be
allotted up to three minutes to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and
their representatives may be allotted up to a total of five minutes maximum for closing
statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at
the meeting.)
14.North Forty Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment GP-14-001, Zoning Code
Amendment Z-14-001, and Environmental Impact Report EIR-10-002. Project Location:
the plan area comprises approximately 44 acres located at the northern extent of the
Town of Los Gatos, bordered by State Route 17 and State Route 85 freeways to the West
and North, Los Gatos Boulevard to the east, and Lark Avenue to the south. APN 424-07-
009, 010, 024 through 027, 031 through 037, 052 through 054, 060, 063 through 065,
070, 081 through 086, 090, 094 through 096, 099, 100, 424-06-115, 116, and 129.
Property Owners: Thomas & Miyoko Yuki, Herbert & Barbara Yuki, ETPH LP, William
Mattes, Peter Brutsche, William Fales. William Hirschman, Elizabeth Dodson, Patricia
Connell, Hans Mattes, Tak Petroleum, Dewey Ventura, Alexander & Betty Moisenco,
Lucy, Dagostino, Robert & Georgianna Spinazze, Marianne Ezell, Los Gatos Medical
Office Center, LLC. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
a. Receive requested information per Council motion
b. Consider certification of an Environmental Impact Report, adoption of a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, and adoption of Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations
c. Consider adoption of the North Forty Specific Plan
d. Consider adoption of General Plan Amendments.
e. Consider adoption of an ordinance effecting a zoning code amendment.
ADJOURNMENT
(Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of
Council votes for an extension of time)
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