03 Draft Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2019
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/01/2019
ITEM NO:
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
September 17, 2019
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
September 17, 2019, 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 Rob Rennie,
Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Diane Goldberg with the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience
was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Leonardis presented a Small Business, Big Applause commendation to Los Gatos Cafe.
Sheila Reno and Tina Morcate thanked the Town for their support.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session as duly noted on the
agenda and there is no report.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Council meeting minutes of September 3, 2019.
2. Adopt a Resolution approving amended Tract Map 10441 (North 40 Phase 1) and accept the
dedications. RESOLUTION 2019-049
3. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement for services with JLP Building
Maintenance to provide custodial services effective October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024,
including a five percent contingency for special or unforeseen cleanings for a total amount
not to exceed $165,640 in Fiscal Year 2019/20 and $220,853 annually thereafter and a total
agreement amount not to exceed $1,049,052.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for the work of Mercoza Engineering and authorized recording by the Town
Clerk for PPW Job No. 18-813-9921 Annual Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance Project.
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5. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement for services
with Pro-Sweep effective October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024 for an additional not to
exceed amount of $292.50 per month plus annual Consumer Price Index Adjustments for
additional street sweeping services.
6. Adopt performance metrics for the School Bus Pilot Program and authorized the Town
Manager to issue a request for qualifications for outsourcing operations oversight and
customer service functions.
7. Adopt an ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos amending Chapter 2, Article II, Section
2.20.035, Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor. ORDINANCE 2289
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to approve the Consent Items. Seconded by Council
Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dale Miller
- Thanked Town staff for addressing their concerns on Newell Avenue and Newell Court.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Town Code Amendment Application A-19-006. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos.
Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding
Parking Assessment District regulations.
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to introduce an ordinance, by title only, to amend
Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding Parking Assessment
District regulations. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Deputy Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
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9. Town Code Amendment Application A-19-004. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos.
Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding
parking lot improvement regulations.
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to introduce an ordinance, by title only, to amend
Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding parking lot
improvement regulations. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Deputy Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
10. Town Code Amendment Application A-19-005. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant:
Town of Los Gatos.
Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding valet
parking regulations.
Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to introduce an ordinance, by title only, to amend
Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding valet parking
regulations. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Deputy Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
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OTHER BUSINESS
11. Consider Pension Plan IRS Section 115 Trust Options, terminate the PARS Agreement, and
direct staff to return to Council with an agreement to initiate a California Employers’
Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT).
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Jensen to terminate the PARS agreement consistent with the
Town Pension and OPEB Trusts Oversight Committee recommendation , and direct
staff to return to Council with an agreement to initiate a California Employers’
Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT) and at that time, determine the specific
investment strategy. Seconded by Council Member Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Sayoc reported that the Silicon Valley Clean Energy approved their EV
infrastructure plan; the Cities Association met and discussed a Regional Housing Need
Allocation subregion; and reported that the League of Cities is partnering with the League
of Women Voters to host a candidate forum on September 25 for the 13th Senate District
seat.
- Council Member Spector stated she attended the West Valley Clean Water Authority
meeting, and the Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Agency meeting and anticipates
discussion regarding increasing garbage collection rates.
- Mayor Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors
meeting; Treatment Plant Advisory Committee meeting; Shaded Field Break Kick-Off event;
and an event on vaping.
- Vice Mayor Jensen had nothing to report.
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Valley Transportation Authority Board, Los
Gatos Service Providers, and Silicon Valley Clean Energy Risk Oversight Committee
meetings; and he was re-appointed to the Emergency Operational Council by the Cities
Association.
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Manager Matters
- Announced the Arts and Culture Commission meeting on September 18 at 4:00 p.m. to see
the gateway artists’ presentation; Screen on the Green event on September 20; and
applications are being accepted for the Town’s Boards and Commissions.
OTHER BUSINESS (continued)
12. Discussion and direction on Mills Act Ordinance and Implementation Program Preparation.
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
The following people spoke in support of creating a Mills Act Ordinance and preparing an
Implementation Program: Jeff Siegel, George Walls, Stuart Huizinga, Paul Fulton, Bob Braham,
Vicki Huizinga, Catherine Somers, and Maureen Cappon-Javey.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Leonardis to move forward to draft a Mills Act Ordinance.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Leonardis to continue this item to a future Council meeting and
directed staff to start conversations with partner agencies potentially affected by a
Los Gatos Mills Act Ordinance and provide examples of Mills Act Ordinances from
surrounding jurisdictions. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed 2/1. Vice Mayor Jensen voting no.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Attest:
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Michelle Radcliffe, Deputy Clerk