Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · September 17, 2019
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 10/01/2019
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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.
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 17, 2019
DATE: September 18, 2019
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 Renne.
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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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 17, 2019
DATE: September 18, 2019
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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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 17, 2019
DATE: September 18, 2019
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 directed staff
to return to Council with an agreement to initiate a California Employers’ Pension
Prefunding Trust (CEPPT). 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; Cities Associations met and discussed RHNA allocations; 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 on September 25.
- Council Member Spector stated she attended the West Valley Clean Water Authority
meeting and anticipates discussion regarding increasing garbage collection rates.
- Mayor Leonardis stated he attended the West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors
meeting; Treatment Plan 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 and Los
Gatos Chamber of Commerce Service Providers meetings.
Manager Matters
- Announced the Arts and Culture Commission meeting on September 18 at 4:00 p.m.;
Screen on the Green event on September 20; and Adult Commissioner applications are
being accepted.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 17, 2019
DATE: September 18, 2019
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 consider drafting a future 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 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
Attest:
/s/ Michelle Radcliffe, Deputy Clerk
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
110 EAST MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA
Steve Leonardis, Mayor
Marcia Jensen, Vice Mayor
Rob Rennie, Council Member
Marico Sayoc, Council Member PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS
Barbara Spector, Council Member
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
7:00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
i. Community Pledge Leader - Diane Goldberg, Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos
PRESENTATIONS
ii. Small Business, Big Applause - Los Gatos Cafe
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Items are considered routine and may be
approved by one motion. Any member of the Council or public may request to have an item
removed from the Consent Items for comment and action. If an item is pulled, the Mayor has the
sole discretion to determine when the item will be hear. Unless there are separate discussions
and/or actions requested by Council, staff, or a member of the public, it is requested that items
under the Consent Items be acted on simultaneously.)
1. Approve Council meeting minutes of September 3, 2019.
2. Adopt a Resolution Approving Amended Tract Map 10441 (North 40 Phase 1) and
Accepting the Dedications.
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 Authorize Recording by the Town
Clerk for PPW Job No. 18-813-9921 Annual Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance
Project.
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 Authorize 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.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council
on any matter that is not listed on the agenda. To ensure all agenda items are heard and unless
additional time is authorized by the Mayor, this portion of the agenda is limited to 30 minutes
and no more than three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event additional speakers were not able
to be heard during the initial Verbal Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal
Communications will be opened prior to adjournment.)
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.)
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.
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.
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.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
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).
12. Discussion and Direction on Mills Act Ordinance and Implementation Program
Preparation.
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT (Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of Council
votes for an extension of time)
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 100 Villa Avenue, 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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