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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 02/06/2018
ITEM NO: 1
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 16, 2018
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducte d a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January
16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis, Council Member Marcia Jensen,
Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rennie led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rennie presented commendations to outgoing Commissioners.
Mayor Rennie presented a commendation to Art Docents of Los Gatos. Julie Ferrario,
President, thanked the Town, spoke about the program, and introduced the Board Members
and volunteers in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session on January 9, 2018 as duly
noted on the agenda and there is no report.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Barbara Spector stated she met with members of the community.
- Council Member Marico Sayoc stated she and Mayor Rennie attended the Cities
Association meeting and the Silicon Valley @Home Roundtable.
- Mayor Rob Rennie stated he attended the swearing in ceremony for the new Los Gatos-
Monte Sereno Police Officer, the Valley Transportation Association (VTA) Board meeting,
the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Risk Oversight Committee meeting, the
SVCEA Board meeting, and the VTA Policy Advisory Committee meeting.
- Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD)
Board of Directors meeting and the Treatment Plant Advisory meeting.
- Council Member Marcia Jensen stated she had nothing to report.
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DATE: JANUARY 17, 2018
Manager Matters
- Announced the new artwork in the Chambers is by Los Gatos High School students and the
reception date is to be announced.
- Announced the Police Department will host a community-wide training on wildland fire
prevention and evacuation on January 31 at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Closed Session Meeting minutes of December 12, 2017.
2. Approve Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2017.
3. Approve Closed Session Meeting minutes of December 19, 2019 .
4. Approve Town Council minutes of December 19, 2017.
5. Approve Closed Session Meeting minutes of January 9, 2018.
6. Annexation Application AN17-001. Project Location: 14915 Shannon Road.
Applicant/Property Owner: Ray M. Elam III, Trustee Et al.
Adopt a Resolution to make determinations and approve the reorganization of an
uninhabited area designates as Shannon Road No. 27, approximately 28.61 acres on
property pre-zoned RC. APN 537-27-047. RESOLUTION 2018-001
7. Annexation Application AN16-002. Project Location: 16386 Hilow Road. Property
Owner/Applicant: Mali Hariri.
Adopt a resolution to set a date for consideration of reorganization of an uninhabited area
designated as Hilow Road No. 7, approximately 0.27 acres on property pre-zoned R-1:8.
APM 532-04-080. RESOLUTION 2018-002
8. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Not ice of
Completion accepting the work of Devcon Construction for improvements in the public right
of way for 90-160 Albright Way and 14600 Winchester Boulevard and authorize recordi ng
by the Clerk Administrator.
9. Zone Change Application Z-17-002. Project Location: 202 University Avenue. Property
Owner: Barry and Lisa Cheskin. Applicant: Bess Wiersema.
Adopt an ordinance rezoning a property located at 202 University Avenue from O:LHP
(Office with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay). APN 529-04-
001. ORDINANCE 2268
10. Designate the Town’s agents by title to obtain federal and/or state financial assistance
through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to approve the Consent
Items. Seconded by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Council Member Marico Sayoc and
Council Member Barbara Spector recused on item #9.
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DATE: JANUARY 17, 2018
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
- Thanked Town staff for assisting in hanging the wreaths downtown, made suggestions for
future budget talks, commented on the state of the downtown sidewalks, and suggested a
promotion of the fountain at Town Plaza Park.
Woody Nedom
- Stated he sent an email to Council regarding a suggestion for traffic abatement on Lark
approaching Los Gatos Blvd.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Conduct a public hearing to consider objections to the Abatement List and order abatement
of hazardous vegetation (weeds).
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director , presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to order the abatement of
hazardous vegetation (weeds). Seconded by Vice Mayor Steve
Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
12. Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Section
2.20.025 of the Town Code to increase Town Council salaries from $200 per month to $570
per month, effective January 1, 2019.
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Jak Van Nada
- Commented in support of the ordinance.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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DATE: JANUARY 17, 2018
Public Hearing Item #12 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis to move for introduction and first
reading of an Ordinance, by title only, amending Section 2.20.025 of the
Town Code to increase Town Council salaries from $200 per month to
$570 per month, effective January 1, 2019. Seconded by Council
Member Marico Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Marcia Jensen voting no.
The Clerk Administrator read the title of the ordinance.
13. Town Code Amendment Application A-17-003. Project Location: Town Wide: Town of Los
Gatos. Consider Amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulat ions) of the Town Code
regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.
Sally Zarnowitz, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Jeff Loughridge
- Put forth several questions, asked that the answers be provided to Council, and suggested
modifications to the table contained in the draft ordinance.
Bob Hencken
- Commented on the proposed ordinance.
Sara Thomas
- Commented in support of the ordinance.
Paul Prouty
- Commented in support of the ordinance.
Bill Hirschman
- Provided suggestions for Council discussion on two story versus one story accessory
dwelling units (ADU).
Chris Diane Wiley
- Suggested a count of ADU's be done and to consider parking in relation to ADU’s.
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Public Hearing Item #13 – continued
Sandy Decker
- Requested an amnesty program be instituted with no fines be assessed, and that the units
must be inspected before receiving approval
Leslie Morley
- Commented on the allowance of exterior staircases.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to adopt all proposed
changes with the addition of: 1) use the wording "on property where
dwelling unit exists"; 2) add "standards" after floor area in paragraph 6 of
29.10.320; 3) allow exterior staircases with no restrictions; 4) limit ADU's
in the hillsides to one story; 5) eliminate the table on page 7. Seconded
by Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Clerk Administrator read the title of the ordinance.
14. Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the North 40 Specific Plan. 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, 102 through 112, 424-06-115, 116, and 129.
Property Owners: Yuki Farms, ETPH LP, Grosvenor USA Limited, Summerhil N40 LLC,
Dodson, Hirschman, Mattes, Ventura Trustee, Moisenco, Los Gatos Medical Office Center
LLC, Los Gatos Gateway LLC, MBK Enterprise, Connell, Gin, John & Allison Diep LLC, Bernal,
LG Boulevard Holdings LLC, Polaris Navigation, EW Real Estate LLC, Lazaar Enterprises LLC,
Kothary, and Swenson Trustee. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos .
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Diane Dreher
- Commented that the word “should” in the Specific Plan be changed to “shall.”
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Public Hearing Item #14 – continued
Tom Thimot
- Commented that the commercial square footage be scaled back and offered as an incentive
for other benefits, such as a community center.
Pete Siemens
- Commented that “should” be replaced with “shall,” and the amendment should
incorporate how it will meet the required open space.
Ed Morimoto
- Requested that Council consider increasing residential by 25% to the EIR allowance and
reducing the commercial to 435,000 square feet.
Don Capobres
- Commented on the proposed amendments.
Sandy Decker
- Commented on the proposed amendments.
Susan Buxton
- Commented on the use of “should” and “shall” in the Specific Plan.
Jason Farwell
- Commented on the lack of consistency for requiring CUP's at the North 40.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
Recess at 10:13 p.m.
Reconvened at 10:22 p.m.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Rob Rennie to continue to a date certain of February 6,
2018 and direct staff to provide further information on economic data,
park space in exchange for height on a hotel, CUP’s consistent with
downtown, different traffic scenarios with the limiting factors on the
various use combinations, increased housing, options to do innovative
uses, and BMP impacts. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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DATE: JANUARY 17, 2018
15. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Los
Gatos Town Code Chapter 14, Article X. - Special Events.
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Terry Martin
- Read a letter from Ginger Taylor McDonald, Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club and
spokesperson for all Los Gatos service clubs.
Catherine Somers, Executive Director of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented on the proposed changes.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marico Sayoc to move for the introduction
and first reading of an Ordinance (Attachment 2), by title only, amending
Town Code Chapter 14, Article X. - Special Events. Seconded by Council
Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Clerk Administrator read the title of the ordinance.
OTHER BUSINESS
16. Review and discuss special events in general, and provide direction on Town funding, in -
kind services, street closures, and other event related matters.
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Terry Martin, Los Gatos Kiwanis Club and Fiesta de Artes
- Commented on the proposal.
Rusty Rinehart, Los Gatos Kiwanis Club
- Commented on the proposal.
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DATE: JANUARY 17, 2018
Other Business Item #16 – continued
Melinda Ryback, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented on the proposal.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to continue the item to
February 20, 2018 and direct staff to communicate with the service
organizations and other event organizations, and return with grant
information. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
17. Property Location: 16212 Los Gatos Boulevard.
Consider a request for approval of an exception to the Story Pole Policy to allow an
alternative to standard story pole installation to illustrate and provide notice of the
proposed project. APNS 523-06-010 and 011.
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Scott Plautz, applicant
- Commented on the request for the story pole exception.
Joseph Prang, Artisan Wine Depot
- Commented in support of the exception.
Scott Plautz, applicant
- Addressed comments.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis to continue the meeting to no
later than 12:30 a.m. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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DATE: JANUARY 17, 2018
Other Business Item #17 – continued
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to grant the 10 day time
exception for the story poles, that staff determine when the P lanning
Commission meeting is going to be set and inform the applicant to allow
them adequate time to install the story poles for the 10-day period
commencing the week prior and continuing after the meeting. Seconded
by Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
18. Approve the Council Policy Committee's recommendations to rescind Resolution 1994 -79
and adopt a policy for the placement of street pole banners and seasonal decorations
affixed to Town infrastructure and located in the public right -of-way. POLICY 1-07
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Catherine Somers, Executive Director of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented in support of the Policy and discussed cost recovery.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis to approve the Council Policy
Committee's recommendations to rescind Resolution 1994-79 and adopt
a policy for the placement of street pole banners and seasonal
decorations affixed to Town infrastructure and located in the public right -
of-way.. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
19. Approve an Amendment to the Employment Agreements between the Town of Los Gatos
and the Town Manager and the Town of Los Gatos and the Town Attorne y.
Lisa Velasco, Human Resources Director, presented the staff report.
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Other Business Item #19 – continued
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to approve an Amendment
to the Employment Agreements between the Town of Los Gatos and the
Town Manager and the Town of Los Gatos and the Town Attorney .
Seconded by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:19 a.m.
Attest:
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Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator