Agenda
NOTICE AND AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
JOINT TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
MARCH 3, 2015
Marcia Jensen, Mayor
Barbara Spector, Vice Mayor
110 EAST MAIN STREET
Steven Leonardis, Council Member
COUNCIL CHAMBERS (DOWNSTAIRS)
Rob Rennie, Council Member
LOS GATOS, CA
Marico Sayoc, Council Member
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
JOINT TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
STUDY SESSION WITH
LOS GATOS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
LOS GATOS-SARATOGA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS
MARCH 3, 2015
5:30 P.M.
110 E. MAIN STREET, TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOS GATOS, CA
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
STUDY SESSION CALLED TO ORDER – 5:30 P.M.
Welcome and Introductions
Presentation and Discussion of Palo Alto Safe Routes to School Program
Implementation
Discussion of Los Gatos Safe Routes to School Program
School District Updates on Capital Projects
Future Joint Study Session Scheduling and Potential Topics
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
(
Members of the public may address the Town Council
and the Los Gatos Union School District and Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District
Boards on any matter that is listed on this Study Session Agenda. Unless additional time is
authorized by the Town Council, remarks shall be limited to three minutes.)
ADJOURN
Writings related to an item on the Town Council meeting agenda distributed to members of the Council within 72
hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk of the Los Gatos Town Library, located at
110 E. Main Street, and are also available for review on the official Town of Los Gatos website. Copies of desk items
distributed to members of the Council at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers
Note: The Town of Los Gatos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a decision of the Town Council must be brought within 90 days after the decision is announced
unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
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JOINT TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
MARCH 3, 2015
110 EAST MAIN STREET
COUNCIL CHAMBERS (DOWNSTAIRS)
LOS GATOS, CA
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Benjamin Fox, Hillbrook School
PRESENTATION ON STREET LIBRARIES
TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
Manager Matters
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE M OTION
)
(Before
the Town Council acts on the consent agenda, any member of the public or Town Council may request
that any item be removed from the consent agenda. At the Mayor’s discretion, items removed from the
consent calendar may be considered either before or after the Public Hearings portion of the agenda)
1.Approve Council Minutes of February 17, 2015
2.Adopt resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of territory
designated as Loma Street No. 4, approximately 0.115 acre located at 16741 Loma
Street. APN 532-07-002. File #AN14-007
3.Adopt resolution to set a date for consideration of a reorganization of an uninhabited area
designated as Aztec Ridge Drive No. 1, approximately 1.42 acres located at 16347 Aztec
Ridge Drive. APN 532-26-027. File #AN14-006
4.Annual Progress Report on the General Plan and Housing Element Implementation
Writings related to an item on the Town Council meeting agenda distributed to members of the Council within 72 Writings related to an item on the Town Council meeting agenda distributed
to members of the Council within 72
hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk of the Los Gatos Town Library, locathours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk
of the Los Gatos Town Library, located at ed at
110 E. Main Street, and are also available for review on the official Town of Los Gatos website. Copies of desk items 110 E. Main Street, and are also available for review on the official
Town of Los Gatos website. Copies of desk items
distributed to members of the Council at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council distributed to members of the Council at the meeting are available for review in the
Town Council CChambershambers
Note:Note: The Town of Los GThe Town of Los Gatos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation atos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure
§1094.6; litigation
challenging a decisiochallenging a decision of the Town Council n of the Town Council must be brought within 90 days after the decision is announced must be brought within 90 days
after the decision is announced
unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
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CONSENT ITEMS
(continued)
5.Planned Development Application PD-14-003 project location: 15574, 15588, 15602,
15615, 15630, 15644, 15657, 15672, and 15685 Shady Lane; 15315, 15310, 15330,
15343, 15358, 15365, and 15371 Santella Court; 15415 Santella Drive; and 15675 and
15685 Gum Tree Lane (located in the Highlands of Los Gatos Planned Development on
Shady Lane east of Short Road) Property Owner/Applicant: Davidon Homes
Consider a request to modify the existing Planned Development (Ordinance 2147) to
modify the requirement for exterior colors on property Zoned HR- 2Y2:PD. APNs 527-
09 -010 through 024 and 030 through 033
6.Complete Streets Project 411-812-0123 (Pilot Green Bike Lanes)
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider:
a. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Construction Agreement with Chrisp
Company in an amount not to exceed $49,100
b. Authorizing staff to execute future change orders to the Construction Agreement in an
amount not to exceed $4,900
c. Providing additional direction to staff on locations and materials
7.PPW Job No. 13-04 – Winchester/Lark Avenue Intersection Improvements Project 813-
0203
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider:
a. Approving Plans and Specifications for the Winchester Boulevards/Lark Avenue
Intersection Improvements Project and authorizing staff to advertise the project for bid
b. Authorizing the Town Manager to award and execute a construction agreement in an
amount not to exceed $805,061, including contingencies
c. Authorizing staff to execute future change orders in an amount not to exceed fifteen
percent of the contract award amount
8.Consider adopting a resolution establishing the Town of Los Gatos Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission and dissolving the Bicycle Advisory Committee by
rescinding Resolution 2005-39
9.Status report on the Los Gatos Sustainability Plan
10.Consider the recommendations from the Policy Committee:
a. Approve the revised Council Code of Conduct Council Policy.
b. Approve the revised Agenda Format and Rules Council Policy.
c. Adopt a resolution to validate the following Council Policies:
i. 2-11: Commission Appointments
ii. 2-13: Public Use of Town Equipment and Signs at Town Council and Planning
Commission Meetings
iii. 2-14: Town Council, Planning Commission and Employee Use of Tablets for
Digital Agenda Packets
iv. 3-2: Traffic Impact Policy
v. 4-4: General Fund Reserve Policy
vi. 4-5: GASB 54 Fund Balance Policy
d. Adopt a resolution to rescind the following Council Policies:
i. 2-6: Public Access to Council Decision Making
ii. 2-7: Appointments and Memberships
iii. 2-8: Americans with Disabilities Notice on Town Agendas
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CONSENT ITEMS
(continued)
11.Approve an Employment Agreement between the Town of Los Gatos and Town Manager
Greg Larson
12.Appointment of Interim Town Manager
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider:
a. Approving an Employment Agreement to appoint Leslie R. White as Interim Town
Manager
b. Approving FY 14/15 budget adjustment in the amount of $70,000 (March 2015
through June 30, 2015), funding available from anticipated FY 14/15 year-end
revenues above expenditures.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
(
Members of the public may address the Town Council
on any matter that is not listed on the agenda. Unless additional time is authorized by the Town
Council, remarks shall be limited to three minutes.)
OTHER BUSINESS
(Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the
following items.)
13.Oak Meadow Park Master Plan and Bachman Park Improvement Plan Request For
Proposals
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider:
a. Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for preparation of a master
plan for Oak Meadow Park and an improvement plan for Bachman Park
b. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a contract with the most qualified bidder or
bidders for an amount not to exceed $80,000 for Oak Meadow Park and $30,000 for
Bachman Park
c. Authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $27,610 from the Blossom Hill Park
Upgrades Project 411-831-3404 to the Oak Meadow Park Upgrades Project 411-831-
4004
d. Authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $22,390 from the Oak Meadow Park
Gazebo Project 411-831-4005 to the Oak Meadow Park Upgrades Project 411-831-
4004
14.Almond Grove Streets Project Design Direction
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider:
a. Directing staff to prepare bid documents for both concrete reconstruction and asphalt
pavement overlay
b. Authorizing staff to increase the scope of Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE)
Agreement by $19,000 to allow a project to be bid for both concrete reconstruction
and asphalt pavement overlay
c. Providing other design direction
15.FY 2014/15 Mid-Year Budget Performance and Status Report – Six Months Ending
December 31, 2014
a. Accept FY 2014/15 Mid-Year Budget Performance and Status Report, including FY
2014/15 year-end projections
b. Consider authorizing budget adjustments as recommended in the attached Second
Quarter Budget Performance Report
c. Consider authorizing reimbursement of $6,436.34 to the Veterans Foundation of Los
Gatos
d. Consider support and sponsorship of the 2015 Plein Air Sponsorship request
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up
to a total of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may be
allotted up to three minutes to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and
their representatives may be allotted up to a total of five minutes maximum for closing
statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at
the meeting.)
16.Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider:
a. Adopting a resolution approving the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee Schedule
for FY 2015/16
b. Accepting staff report on Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure
17.Adopt resolution approving the Comprehensive Fee and Fine Schedule FY 2015/16, to
continue certain department fees, rates and charges, amending certain fees, rates, and
charges for FY 2015/16
18.Conditional Use Permit Application U-14-018. Project Location: 15991 Los Gatos
Boulevard. Property Owner: Tom Consunji, CHL Ventures LP. Applicant: Hannah
Walbridge, Super Duper Burgers
Consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a high turnover sit down restaurant
(Super Duper Burgers) with outdoor seating and beer and wine service with meals on
property zoned CH:PD. APN 529-65-028
19.North Forty Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment GP-14-001, Zoning Code
Amendment Z-14-001, and Environmental Impact Report EIR-10-002. Project Location:
the plan area comprises approximately 44 acres located at the northern extent of the
Town of Los Gatos, bordered by State Route 17 and State Route 85 freeways to the West
and North, Los Gatos Boulevard to the east, and Lark Avenue to the south. APN 424-07-
009, 010, 024 through 027, 031 through 037, 052 through 054, 060, 063 through 065,
070, 081 through 086, 090, 094 through 096, 099, 100, 424-06-115, 116, and 129.
Property Owners: Thomas & Miyoko Yuki, Herbert & Barbara Yuki, ETPH LP, William
Mattes, Peter Brutsche, William Fales. William Hirschman, Elizabeth Dodson, Patricia
Connell, Hans Mattes, Tak Petroleum, Dewey Ventura, Alexander & Betty Moisenco,
Lucy, Dagostino, Robert & Georgianna Spinazze, Marianne Ezell, Los Gatos Medical
Office Center, LLC. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
a. Consider adoption of the North Forty Specific Plan
b. Consider adoption of General Plan Amendments
c. Consider adoption of an ordinance effecting a zoning code amendment
d. Adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and adoption of Findings
of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
(Continued from 2/3/15)
ADJOURNMENT
(Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of
Council votes for an extension of time)
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