Staff Report
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 03/06/2018
ITEM NO: 1
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducte d a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February
20, 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
Helena Cramer led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rennie presented a Small Business, Big Applause commendation to Culinary Courier.
Terri Shong thanked the Town for their support.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Barbara Spector stated she attended the Council Finance Committee
meeting and the State of the Valley Conference; and met with members of the
development and business communities.
- Council Member Marico Sayoc stated she attended the Legislative Action Committee
meeting for the Cities Association and the State of the Valley Conference.
- Mayor Rob Rennie stated he attended the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO)
meeting, the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meeting,
the Cities Association Board meeting, the Housing Solutions Summit, the Silicon Valley
Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Ad Hoc Committee and Risk Oversight Committee
meetings, the Council Finance Committee meeting, the Chamber of Commerce meeting
with business owners, a Community Service Providers meeting, and the Council Policy
Committee meeting; he met with the CEO of San Jose Water; and he announced that he
completed his term as chair for SVCEA.
- Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD)
Board of Directors meeting and the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee meeting.
- Council Member Marcia Jensen stated she attended the Council Policy Committee meeting
and the State of the Valley Conference.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Manager Matters
- Announced the Library will host author Mark Lukach, author of “My Lovely Wife” who will
be in conversation with Lissa Kreisler with KCAT, on February 24 at 1:30 p.m. as part of
Silicon Valley Reads.
- Announced Adult Commissioner mid-year recruitment has begun and applications are due
March 23.
- Announced the annual Youth Commissioner recruitment has also begun and applications
are due May 4.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council minutes of February 6, 2018.
2. Receive the Second Quarter Investment Report (October through December 2017) for Fiscal
Year 2017/18.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Contracting Agreement
with Trinity Source Group to provide additional compensation for groundwater monitoring
services in an amount of $49,937 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $112,367.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to
perform labor and employment relations assistance in an amount not to exceed $95,000.
5. Approve the work plan for the General Plan update.
Consent Item #5 was pulled.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to approve Consent Items 1
through 4. Seconded by Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Pulled Consent Item #5
5. Approve the work plan for the General Plan update.
Opened Public Comment.
Michael Blomquist
- Commented on annexation of property on La Mirada.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Pulled Consent Item #5 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to approve the work plan for
the General Plan. Seconded by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Shepardson
- Thanked the Town for the addition of bike lanes and the Almond Grove project;
commented on contract costs for law enforcement.
Allan Bayless
- Commented on the coyote proliferation at the back of Fisher Middle School.
Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
- Commented on the possibility of a student walk out on March 14 and requested direction
from the Town Council regarding the Chamber’s possible involvement.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. Review Transportation and Parking Commission work on downtown time limited parking
and provide direction to staff.
Matt Morley, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
- Commented on the parking challenges.
Maria Ristow
- Commented on the parking challenges.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
Direction to staff:
- Staff to return to Council with a pilot program to test a 4-hour limit in lots 1 and 2, and the
results of a survey Town parking lots (especially #7) at an earlier time frame of 7:00 a.m. to
8:00 a.m.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2018
7. 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.
Ginger Taylor McDonald, representing the Los Gatos service clubs and non-profits
- Commented on grants and grant deadline; street closures and staff inspection of street
closures; and requested decisions be made.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to divide the total amount of
grant funding, $10,000, evenly amongst the number of grant recipients
and the deadline to apply for 2018 is May 4, 2018. Seconded by Council
Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to not close Santa Cruz
Avenue for special events if the summer temporary closure at Wood
Road is not in place; parking regulations to remain in effect for special
events; and the current fee schedule to remain in effect . Seconded by
Council Member Steve Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
8. 2018 Summer Concert Series
a. Review the business plan for five sponsor based concerts
b. Authorize Town staff to move forward with programming the Music in the Park summer
concert series, and
c. Adopt a resolution to enable sponsorships. RESOLUTION 2018-006
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Other Business Item #8 – continued
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis to approve the staff
recommendations contained on page 1 of the staff report . Seconded by
Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed 4/1. Council Member Marcia Jensen voting no.
9. Fiscal Year 2017/18 Mid-Year Budget Performance and Status Report - Six Months Ending
December 31, 2017.
a. Receive FY 2017/18 mid-year budget performance and status report, including FY
2017/18 year-end projections;
b. Authorize budget adjustments as recommended in the second quarter budget
performance report;
c. Receive the Town's five-year financial projection from FY 2018/19 to FY 2022/23.
Steve Conway, Director of Finance, presented the staff report.
Opened and closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis to approve the staff
recommendations contained on page 1 of the staff report . Seconded by
Council Member Marcia Jensen.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Recess at 9:30 p.m.
Reconvene at 9:42 p.m.
10. Adopt the 2018/2020 Strategic Priorities and Provide Direction on the Preparation of the
Fiscal Year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Other Business Item #10 – continued
Jennifer Liebthal
- Commented on the parking issues on Loma Alta Ave.
Marilyn Kirby
- Commented on the parking on Stacia Street.
Debbie Moore
- Commented on the parking on Stacia Street.
Suzanne Rivers
- Commented on the parking on Loma Alta Avenue.
Alvin Smith
- Commented on the parking on Stacia Street.
Sid Rampy
- Commented on the parking on Stacia Street.
Angel Rampy
- Commented on the parking on Stacia Street.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Marcia Jensen to request the Mayor to
schedule a time for the Council to reconsider the Comprehensive Parking
Plan for the High School Zone. Seconded by Vice Mayor Steve Leonardis.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Council identified their top priorities:
Mayor Rennie
Comprehensive Residential Parking Plan
One way Downtown Street Pilot
Measure B projects
Transportation Demand Management Program/Policy
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SUBJECT: DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Other Business Item #10 – continued
Vice Mayor Leonardis
Annexations
Community Shuttle
Council Member Jensen
Some type of traffic pattern change pilot program for Santa Cruz Avenue
Community Shuttle
Comprehensive Residential Parking Plan
Council Member Sayoc
Pension and OPEB obligations
Bring street PCI up to 70 as well as look at all infrastructure
Measure B projects and circulation improvements
Transportation Demand Management Program/Policy
Council Member Spector
Annexations
Community Shuttle
Comprehensive Residential Parking Plan
Pension and OPEB obligations
Measure B projects
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:44 p.m.
Attest:
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Shelley Neis, Clerk Administrator