2011011806 - Minutes of the Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment AgencyDRAFT Council /Agency Meeting 02/07/11
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MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL /PARKING AUTHORITY /REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
JANUARY 18, 2011
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
January 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
TOWN COUNCIL /PARKING AUTHORITY /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION BEGAN AT 6:00 P.M.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Joe Pirzynski, Vice Mayor Steve Rice, Council Member Steven
Leonardis, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Barbara Spector.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Abigail Dunlay, Los Gatos Student Parks Commissioner led the Pledge of
Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATION
Proclamation National Blood Donor Month - Gayle Rohner, American Red Cross
• Mayor Joe Pirzynski proclaimed the month of January as National Blood Donor
Month.
• Ms. Rohner accepted the award on behalf of the American Red Cross and
thanked the Town and the community for their support.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
To meet with Town Negotiators listed below in closed session pursuant to Government
Code §54957.6 regarding negotiations with the Employee Organizations listed below:
Town Negotiators (Lead): Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director /Greg Larson,
Town Manager
Employee Organizations: Management Employees Confidential Employees Town
Employees Association (TEA) American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees Local No. 101
(AFSCME)
Ms. Propp stated that direction was given and no reportable action was taken.
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COUNCIL /TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
• There were no Council Matters for this meeting.
Manager Matters
Mr. Larson
• Commented that Officer Leo Coddington was recognized as Officer of the
Year by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and was nominated by the
Santa Clara County Mental Health Department for his work with the homeless
population in the community.
• Commented that the General Plan has now been published and is available on
the Town's website or by calling the Community Development Department at
408 -354 -6874.
• Commented that in light of the recent murder - suicide, the Los Gatos - Monte
Sereno Police Department will continue to work with the District Attorney's Office
on the final review of evidence in the Jeanine Harms Case.
Did You Know ??
Mr. Bourgeois, Planning Commissioner
• Commented about the Town's Boards, Commissions, and Committees and
invited the community to apply to serve on a Town commission.
• Commented that more information can be found on the Town's website at
www.LosGatosCA.gov.
TOWN COUNCIL
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Adopt resolution rescinding Resolutions 1991 -24 and 1991 -201, to retire the Town of
Los Gatos Rent Advisory Committee. RESOLUTION 2011 -001
2. Resolution consenting to allow the Villa Capri Home Owners Association to change
the age restriction for the senior housing development located at 576 W. Parr Avenue.
APNS: 406 -43 -037 through 406 -42 -071. RESOLUTION 2011 -002
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Consent Items — Continued
3. PPW Job No. 10 -21 - 123 East Main Street Building Improvements
a. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction contract with TI
Management Group in an amount not to exceed $50,950.
b. Authorize staff to execute future change orders to the construction contract as
necessary in an amount up to $5,000.
c. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with Los
Gatos Saratoga Recreation Department for building improvements at 123 East
Main Street.
d. Authorize revenue and expenditure budget adjustment establishing the 123
East Main Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $55,950 (including
contingency), to be fully reimbursed to the Town by the Los Gatos Saratoga
Recreation Department.
4. Authorize Town staff to enter into discussions with Santa Clara County regarding the
surplus property at 375 Knowles Drive APN 406 -28 -032.
TOWN COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
5. Approve Council /Agency minutes of December 20, 2010.
5 -1. Town of Los Gatos and Los Gatos Redevelopment Agency Joint Agreement
a. Adopt a Resolution approving the Public Improvements Grant and
Cooperation Agreement for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project Area.
RESOLUTION 2011 -003 and 2001 -004
b. Authorize Town Manager to execute the Public Improvements Grant and
Cooperation Agreement for the Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project Area
on behalf of the Town of Los Gatos.
c. Authorize Executive Director of the Los Gatos Redevelopment Agency to
execute the Public Improvements Grant and Cooperation Agreement for the
Central Los Gatos Redevelopment Project Area on behalf of the Los Gatos
Redevelopment Agency.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Diane McNutt to approve Consent
Items #1 - 5 -1.
Seconded by Council Member Barbara Spector.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Vanderlaan
• Expressed concerns about the senior services offered at the Los Gatos Adult
Recreation Center and that the cost to play bridge has gone from $1.00 to $5.00
per day.
• Requested that the Town contact the Center to discuss the fee increase.
Mr. Larson
• Commented that he will have Regina Falkner, Community Services Director
contact Mr. VanderLaan to follow up with his concerns.
• Clarified that the Adult Recreation Department is hoping to open a senior drop -in
center later this month or early next month.
Closed Verbal Communications
TOWN COUNCIL - PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Order abatement of Hazardous Vegetation (Weeds.)
Staff report made by Todd Capurso, Director of Parks and Public Works.
Open /Closed Public Hearing
Council Discussions
• Questioned if State agencies such as CalTrans are exempt from the weed
abatement program.
Mr. Moreno, County of Santa Clara Abatement Inspector
• , Clarified that the County does not have the authority to abate public agencies.
Mr. Capurso
• Clarified that the Town does meet with other agencies when there is an
abatement issue.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Barbara Spector to move to begin
the process to order abatement of Hazardous Vegetation (Weeds.)
Seconded by Council Member Diane McNutt.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
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• There is no Other Business scheduled for this meeting.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION in the Town Manager's Office.
• Meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 7:22 P.M.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL)
GGovernment Code Section 54957 (b)(1)1
Title: Town Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54857.6)
Agency Negotiator: Rumi Portillo, Human Resources Director Unrepresented
Employee: Town Manager
Attest:
Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator
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