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2N 0� MEETING DATE: 9/16/13 ITEM NO. ADDENDUM !ps G -N COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: September 4, 2013 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM LIMITS AND DESIGNATING THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE NORTH 40 ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN. RECOMMENDATION: This matter was continued to a date uncertain from the meeting of August 19, 2013, to incorporate the direction of the North 40 Oversight Committee regarding the extension of the term limits of the North 40 Advisory Committee. Based on the direction of the Committee the term limit has been revised to extend the term of the Committee to when the Committee has completed their role in reviewing the Draft Specific Plan, not a specific date. ATTACHMENTS: Previously Received with August 19, 2013 Staff Report 1. Resolution 2011 -010 2. Draft Resolution 3. Emailed letter from Chris Cowan (one page) received August 19, 2013 Received with this Addendum Report 4. Revised Draft Resolution SLB:ct PREPARED BY: Sandy L. Baily, Director of Community Development Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk Finance N: \DEV \TC REPO RTS\ 2013 \N40SP- AdvisoryCorrnn.9- 16 -13. Adden.doc Refonnatted: 5/30/02 Revised: 9/4/13 12:53 PM This Page Intentionally Left Blank �awh of MEETING DATE: 8/19/13 ITEM NO, J: cos'" "AoS COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: August 15, 2013 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER es' SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM LIMITS AND DESIGNATING THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE NORTH 40 ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to extend the term limit and designate the Chair and Vice Chair of the North 40 Advisory Committee for the completion of the North 40 Specific Plan. BACKGROUND: On March 7, 2011, the Town Council adopted Resolution 2011 -010, which established the North 40 Advisory Committee as an advisory board to the Planning Commission and Town Council (Attachment 1). Pursuant to the resolution, the Committee will sunset once the specific plan is adopted or two and a half years from the adoption of the resolution (mid- September 2013), unless Town Council extends the time limit, Further, the Chair of the General Plan Committee previously served as Chair of the North 40 Advisory Committee, DISCUSSION: The North 40 Advisory Committee is currently reviewing the first draft of the North 40 Specific Plan, It is anticipated that the Draft Plan will be scheduled for public hearings later this year or early next year. Depending on the direction provided at these hearings, it is recommended that the Committee should sunset once the specific plan is adopted or by December 31, 2014, which is consistent with the other contract dates for this project. PREPARED BY: Sandy L. Baily, Director of Community Development 6 Reviewed by: ` Assistant Town Manager 1�T.own Attorney Clerk Finance N:\Dnl \TC REPORTS\ 2013\ N40SP- AdvisoryConun.8- 1 9- 13.doc Refonnatted: 5/30/02 Revised: 8/15/13 11:10 AM PAGE 2 MAYOR AND TO' N COUNCIL SUBJECT: North 40 Specific Plan — Advisory Committee August 15, 2013 Since the January 2012 joint Town Council and Planning Commission review of progress on the North 40 Specific Plan, the ranking Council Member on the General Plan Committee has served as Chair of the North 40 Advisory Conimittee. "Ranking" Council Member is determined by election as Mayor, Vice Mayor, or longest serving member of Council. FISCAL IMPACT None CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Council adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) to extend the term limit and designate the Chair and Vice Chair of the North 40 Advisory Committee for the North 40 Specific Plan update, to reflect current schedules and practices. Attachments: I . Resolution 2011 -010 2. Draft Resolution Distribution: Debbie Rudd, RRM Design Group, 3765 S. Higuera St,, Ste, 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Don Capobres, Grosvenor, One California Street, Suite. 25 00, San Francisco, CA 94111 SLB:ct N:\DEV \TC REP ORTS\ 201 3 \N40SP- AdvisoD,Comm.8- 19- 13.doc t_ RESOLUTION 2011 -010 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 TONVN COUNCIL WHEREAS, the North 40 Specific Plan was dratted 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 seine 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 mariner hereinafter prescribed; I. 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 Connmssion 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. ATTAC}!1MF,NT I 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 Conunittee is o;. • 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 fide Conflict of Interest forms with the Town Clerk for Disclosure Categories .2, 3, and 4 as listed in Town Code See. 230.615, 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 mud 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: Steven Leonardis, Diane McNutt, Steve Rice, Mayor Joe Pirzynski NAPES: None ABSENT: Barbara Spector ABSTAIN: None SIGNED:. MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA This Page Intentionally Left Blank RESOLUTION NO. 2013- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS EXTENDING THE TERM LIMITS OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE UPDATE AND COMPLETION OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN WHEREAS, on March 7, 2011 the Town Council established the North 40 Advisory Committee which is advisory to the Planning Commission and Town Council; and WHEREAS, on March 7, 2011 the Town Council defined the operational role and sunset date of the Advisory Committee as prescribed by Resolution 2011 -010; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Town Council extends the term of the Advisory Committee to sunset once the specific plan is adopted or by December 31, 2014, whichever comes first, unless further extended by the Town Council, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Mayor, Vice Mayor or other most senior Councilmember appointed to the General Plan Committee shall, in order, serve as the Chair and Vice Chair of the North 40 Advisory Committee, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 19th day of August 19, 2013, 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 NADEV\RESOS \2013 \N40SP- AC.doe `ATrACHMRNT 2 TI, is Page Intentionally Left Blank Sp\4 N 0 MEETING DATE: 8/19/13 ITEM NO. DESK ITEM tps �A�'p5 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: August 19, 2013 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM LIMITS AND DESIGNATING THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE NORTH 40 ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN, RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to drafting the proposed resolution the N40 Oversight Committee met and determined that revisions should be made regarding the term limits based on the work status of the N40 i; Advisory Committee. Therefore, it is recommended that Council drop the item from this agenda and the matter will be scheduled for another meeting in September as a new item. After the staff report was prepared and distributed, additional correspondence was received regarding this matter (Attachment 3), ATTACHMENTS: Previously Received with August 19, 2013 Staff Report 1. Resolution 2011 -010 2. Draft Resolution Received with this Desk Item 3. Emailed letter from Chris Cowan (one page) received August 19, 2013 SLB:ct PREPARED BY: Sandy L. Baily, Director of Community Development Reviewed by: hLAssistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk Finance N: \DEV \TC REPORTS\ 2013 \N40SP- AdvisoryComm.8- 19 -13. Desldtem.doc Reformatted: 5/30/02 Revised: 8/19/13 11:55 AM This Page Intentionally Left Blank kz> RECEIVE From: Chris Cowan [mailto:chrislcowan(&yahoo.com] �1��4r1 2013 Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 1:35 AM To: Council TOWN OF LOS GATOS Subject: Town Council meeting comments for 8/19/13 PLANNING DIVISION Dear Town Council members, I am writing to offer a comment on a resolution for the Town Council meeting on 8/19/13 related to extending term limits for the North 40 Advisory Committee. Over the last several years, projects that are not consistent with traditional Los Gatos characteristics have been rammed through the planning process by means of the Planned Development designation. Town staff and legislators have been doing a disservice to residents by over -use and mis -use of the Planned Development status to enable developers to bypass General Plan standards and Town Design Guidelines, Town residents depend on the General Plan as a means of protection against unscrupulous development, and deserve better than to have General Plan requirements ignored. Members of the North 40 Advisory Committee are playing an important role in shaping our Town, and their decisions-will have a significant and permanent impact.on the quality of life of residents - living near the development. Committee members should be dedicated to preserving the General Plan rather than bypassing it. Before having their terms extended, committee members should be required to pledge to uphold Los Gatos 2020 General Plan requirements for the North 40 development project. Thank you for your consideration! Chris Cowan Los Gatos resident, Oka Lane ATTACHME NT 3 This Page Intentionally Left Blank RESOLUTION NO. 2013- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS EXTENDING THE TERM LIMITS OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE UPDATE OF THE NORTH 40 SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2011 -010 WHEREAS, on March 7, 2011 the Town Council established the North 40 Advisory Committee which is advisory to the Planning Commission and Town Council; and WHEREAS, on March 7, 2011 the Town Council defined the operational role and sunset date of the Advisory Committee as prescribed by Resolution 2011 -010; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, that Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos repeals Resolution 2011 -010 and extends the term of the Advisory Committee to sunset once the North 40 Advisory Committee has completed their role in reviewing the Draft Specific Plan. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Mayor, Vice Mayor or other most senior Councilmember appointed to the General Plan Committee shall, in order, serve as the Chair and Vice Chair of the North 40 Advisory Committee. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 16th day of September, 2013, 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 ATTACHMENT 4 N ADEV \RESOS\2013 \N40SP -AC. doc This Page Intentionally Left Blank