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ITEM NO.
��S GAS S COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: February 25, 2011
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CREATING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR
UPDATE AND COMPLETION OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution reinstating members of the former General Plan Update Advisory Committee, and
combining those members with the General Plan Committee, to create an advisory committee for the
update and completion of the North 40 Specific Plan.
BACKGROUND
On February 7, 2011, the Town Council discussed the composition of an advisory committee for the
update of the North 40 Specific Plan. Council directed staff to retain with a resolution reinstating
former members of the former General Plan Update Advisory Committee (GPAC) to serve with
members of the General Plan Committee as an advisory body.
DISCUSSION
Community members of the GPAC who have not been appointed to another Town Committee or
Commission have been invited to participate in the update and completion of the North 40 Specific
Plan. These individuals will be combined with the nine- member General Plan Committee to create
an advisory body for the specific plan process. Six of seven invited former GPAC members have
agreed to serve on the advisory committee. The following community members have agreed to
serve: Jim Foley, Perry Hariri, Libby _Lane, Tun Lundell, Deborah Weinstein, and Gordon Yamate.
FISCAL IMPACT
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PREPARED BY : �Wendie R. Rooney, Director of Community Development
Reviewed by: r ssistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk Finance
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN -RRM CONTRACT
February 25, 2011
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) creating an advisory
committee for the North 40 Specific Plan update, comprised of the General Plan Committee and
former members of the General Plan Advisory Committee.
Attachments
Draft Resolution
Distribution
Debbie Rudd, RRM Design Group, 3765 S. Higuera St., Ste. 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Don Capobres, Grosvenor, I California St., Ste. 2500, San Francisco, CA 94111
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ESTABLISHING A NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS
AN ADVISORY BODY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND TOWN COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the North 40 Specific Plan was drafted in 1999 but was not adopted
pending adoption of the General Plan and further discussion on the goals and objectives
for the plan; and
WHEREAS, the majority landowner is now interested in developing a significant
portion of the North 40 area; and
WHEREAS, the Town has entered into a contract with RRM Design Group for
consulting services for the update and completion of the North 40 Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2011, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
authorized the Town Manager to execute a contract for consulting services for the update
and completion of the specific plan; and
WHEREAS, Council determined that the former General Plan Update Advisory
Committee, which is comprised of the General Plan Committee and up to six community
members, should serve as an advisory committee to Town staff on the development of the
specific plan; and
WHEREAS, available community members from the former General Plan
Update Advisory Committee and members of the General Plan Committee will be
combined to form an advisory committee; and
RESOLVED, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos establishes the North
40 Specific Plan Advisory Committee, which shall be advisory to the Planning
Commission and Town Council and shall operate in the manner hereinafter prescribed:
Appointment
The North 40 Specific Plan Advisory Committee shall consist of nine members of
the General Plan Committee as established by Council resolution and up to six
community members from the former General Plan Update Advisory Committee.
Former GPAC members who are currently serving on another Town Committee or
Commission are not eligible.
The North 40 Specific Plan Advisory Committee shall sunset once the specific
plan is adopted or two and a half years from this date, unless extended by the Town
Council.
ATTAGWIEN1 1
2. Committee Role
The Committee shall serve as an advisory body that provides community input on
product tasks associated with the update and completion of the North 40 Specific Plan.
The role of the N40 Advisory Committee is to:
• Work with staff and the consultant to review and refine the Specific Plan at key
milestones
• Participate in community workshops
• Disseminate reports to Commissions and Council
• Review the Draft Specific Plan and make recommendations to the Planning
Commission and Town Council
3. Meetings
The Chair of the General Plan Committee shall serve as Chair of the N40 Specific
Plan Update Advisory Committee. Staff and Consultant will determine the meeting
schedule. Advisory Committee members are expected to attend three to four milestone
meetings, and are encouraged to attend and participate in community workshops. It is
understood that on occasion an Advisory Committee member may not be able to attend a
meeting. In that event it is recommended that the member contact staff for an overview of
what occurred.
The Advisory Committee, working with staff and the specific plan consultant,
will work to develop a consensus on issues where possible. Formal votes on issues will
not be taken.
4. Conflict of Interest
Upon appointment to the Advisory Committee, members are required to file
Conflict of Interest forms with the Town Clerk for Disclosure Categories 2, 3, and 4 as
listed in Town Code Sec. 2.30.615.
Powers of Town Council and Planning Commission
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the
powers of the Town Council or Planning Commission, or as a delegation to the North 40
Specific Plan Advisory Committee of any of the authority or discretionary powers vest
and imposed by law in such bodies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 7th day of March, 2011, by the following
vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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