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Regular Meeting

Los Gatos, CA · February 4, 2020

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 02/18/2020 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NO: 2 Minutes of the Town Council Meeting February 4, 2020 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Marcia Jensen, Vice Mayor Barbara Spector, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Marico Sayoc. Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Arshia Mathur led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. PRESENTATIONS Tom Picraux presented the League of Women Voters Local Election Finance Study report. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in Closed Session as duly noted on the agenda and there is no report. COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters - Council Member Sayoc provided an update from the League of California Cities housing forum. - Mayor Jensen commented on the anticipated significant increase in the Town’s next Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). - Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Congestion Management Standing Committee, VTA Board Workshop, and the Council Finance Committee meeting with Council Member Sayoc. - Vice Mayor Spector stated she attended the Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission (SCVWDC) meeting, Council Policy Committee meeting with Mayor Jensen, and the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting. 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov PAGE 2 OF 5 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 4, 2020 DATE: February 5, 2020 Manager Matters - Announced the Library is hosting author Julian Guthrie, who will talk about her book Alpha Girls on Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m. - Announced Spring into Green is Sunday, April 19 at Town Plaza Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day will be celebrated. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve Council Special Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2020. 2. Approve Closed Session Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020. 3. Approve Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020. 4. Adopt Ordinances Amending Chapters 9 (Fire Prevention and Protection), 11 (Garbage, Refuse and Weeds), 29 (Tree Protection) of the Town Code. ORDINANCES 2301, 2302, 2303 5. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $19,219 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of Pacific Library Partnership Grant Funds. 6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Work of Guerra Construction Group and Authorize Recording by the Town Clerk for PPW Job No. 17-813-0231 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Blossom Hill Road) Project. RECORDING 20.004 7. Adopt a Resolution Calling for a Special Municipal Election on November 3, 2020 for the Election of an Unexpired Term of One Council Seat through December 2022. RESOLUTION 2020-001 Item #4 was pulled by a member of the public. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sayoc to approve the Consent Items 1 through 7, exclusive of Item 4. Seconded by Council Member Rennie. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Eleanor Yick, League of Women Voters - Outlined the voting changes in Santa Clara County that begin with the March 3, 2020 primary election, the upcoming Census 2020, and encouraged all residents to participate in both. Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director - Announced the Hometown Heroes who will be honored at the banquet on February 6, 2020 at La Rinconada Country Club. PAGE 3 OF 5 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 4, 2020 DATE: February 5, 2020 Pulled Consent Item #4 4. Adopt Ordinances Amending Chapters 9 (Fire Prevention and Protection), 11 (Garbage, Refuse and Weeds), 29 (Tree Protection) of the Town Code. ORDINANCES 2301, 2302, 2303 Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Brian Malone, Midpeninsula Open Space District Assistant General Manager - Commented on the potential financial impact to the District, requested a revision to Section 4907.3, and provided two options. Rob Stump - Commented in opposition to the requested revision by Midpeninsula. Closed public comment. Council discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Spector to adopt ordinances amending Chapters 9 (Fire Prevention and Protection), 11 (Garbage, Refuse and Weeds), 29 (Tree Protection) of the Town Code. Seconded by Mayor Jensen. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 8. Approve a Proposed Update of the Town’s Community Grant Program. Council Member Sayoc recused herself as she is employed by one of the grant recipients and left the Chambers. Ryan Baker, Library Director, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. No one spoke. Closed Public Comment. Council discussed the matter. PAGE 4 OF 5 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 4, 2020 DATE: February 5, 2020 Other Business Item #8 – continued MOTION: Motion by Mayor Jensen to approve the recommended changes outlined in the staff report and that staff provide the proposed rubric scoring system and application to Town Council prior to implementation. Seconded by Council Member Rennie. VOTE: Motion passed 3/1. Council Member Sayoc recused. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. Town Code Amendment Application A-19-010. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding land use and economic vitality streamlining related to formula retail businesses in the downtown C-2 zone, restaurants, minor exterior modifications to commercial buildings, and group classes. RESOLUTION 2020-002 Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Kristie Maupin, Loma Brewing - Commented in support of the amendments. Sue Farwell - Commented in support of the amendments. Randi Chen, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce - Commented in support of the amendments. Bob Caya, McCarthy Ranch - Commented in support of the amendments. Jim Foley - Commented in support of the amendments. Catherine Somers, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director - Commented in support of the amendments. Closed Public Comment. Council discussed the matter. PAGE 5 OF 5 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 4, 2020 DATE: February 5, 2020 Public Hearing Item #9 – continued MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to introduce the draft Ordinance by title only to amend Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding land use and economic vitality streamlining related to formula retail businesses in the downtown C-2 zone, restaurants, minor exterior modifications to commercial buildings, and group classes (Attachment 3). AMENDMENT: that staff provide a status report to Council in one year and continue to communicate with the business community. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc. VOTE: Motion passed 3/1. Vice Mayor Spector voting no. The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Attest: _____________________________________ /s/ Shelley Neis, Town Clerk

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 04, 2020 110 EAST MAIN STREET LOS GATOS, CA Marcia Jensen, Mayor Barbara Spector, Vice Mayor Rob Rennie, Council Member Marico Sayoc, Council Member PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS Vacant, Council Member How to participate: The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the public process, which is the cornerstone of democracy. If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please complete a “speaker’s card” located on the back of the chamber benches and return it to the Town Council. If you wish to speak to an item NOT on the agenda, you may do so during the “Verbal Communications” period. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting. Effective Proceedings: The purpose of the Town Council meeting is to conduct the business of the community in an effective and efficient manner. For the benefit of the community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that you follow the Town’s meeting guidelines while attending Town Council meetings and treat everyone with respect and dignity. This is done by following meeting guidelines set forth in State law and in the Town Code. Disruptive conduct is not tolerated, including but not limited to: addressing the Town Council without first being recognized; interrupting speakers, Town Council or Town staff; continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired; failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so; and repetitiously addressing the same subject. Deadlines for Public Comment and Presentations are as follows:  Persons wishing to make an audio/visual presentation on any agenda item must submit the presentation electronically, either in person or via email, to the Clerk’s Office no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting.  Persons wishing to submit written comments to be included in the materials provided to Town Council must provide the comments as follows: o For inclusion in the regular packet: by 11:00 a.m. the Thursday before the Council meeting o For inclusion in any Addendum: by 11:00 a.m. the Monday before the Council meeting o For inclusion in any Desk Item: by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the Council Meeting Town Council Meetings Broadcast Live on KCAT, Channel 15 (on Comcast) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Rebroadcast of Town Council Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Live & Archived Council Meetings can be viewed by going to: www.losgatosca.gov/Councilvideos IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK DEPARTMENT AT (408) 354-6834. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE TOWN TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING [28 CFR §35.102-35.104] Page 1 TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 04, 2020 7:00 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS i. League of Women Voters CLOSED SESSION REPORT COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS 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 heard. 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 Special Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2020. 2. Approve Closed Session Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020. 3. Approve Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2020. 4. Adopt Ordinances Amending Chapters 9 (Fire Prevention and Protection), 11 (Garbage, Refuse and Weeds), 29 (Tree Protection) of the Town Code. 5. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $19,219 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of Pacific Library Partnership Grant Funds. 6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of Completion for the Work of Guerra Construction Group and Authorize Recording by the Town Clerk for PPW Job No. 17-813-0231 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Blossom Hill Road) Project. 7. Adopt a Resolution Calling for a Special Municipal Election on November 3, 2020 for the Election of an Unexpired Term of One Council Seat through December 2022. 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.) Page 2 OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 8. Approve a Proposed Update of the Town’s Community Grant Program. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of five 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 three minutes maximum for closing statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at the meeting.) 9. Town Code Amendment Application A-19-010. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. Consider amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding land use and economic vitality streamlining related to formula retail businesses in the downtown C-2 zone, restaurants, minor exterior modifications to commercial buildings, and group classes. 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. Page 3

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