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Los Gatos, CA · June 16, 2020

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 08/04/2020 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NO: 2 Minutes of the Town Council Meeting June 16, 2020 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting via Teleconference, due to COVID-19 Shelter in Place guidelines, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:01 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: (all participating remotely) Mayor Marcia Jensen, Vice Mayor Barbara Spector, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Marico Sayoc. Absent: None COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters - Vice Mayor Spector stated she attended via teleconference the West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting. - Council Member Rennie stated he participated via teleconference in the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCEA) Board and Risk Oversight Committee, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board, VTA Governance and Audit Committees, and with Council Member Sayoc he attended the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) and Council Finance Committee meetings. - Council Member Sayoc stated she attended via teleconference the Cities Association and League of California Cities Board meetings. - Mayor Jensen stated she attended via teleconference the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee and mentioned that she has a meeting with Senator Beall via teleconference on Friday, June 19, 2020. Council Member Rennie requested a high level overview of the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department budget, and an item to address racism in the community be added to a future agenda. Council Member Sayoc seconded the request. Manager Matters - Commented that the Los Gatos Police Department continually reviews and updates its policies, including the use of force policy to ensure best practices are used. - Announced the recruitment for the Youth Commission is open, applications are due July 10, 2020 by 4:00 p.m., and interviews will be held on July 21, 2020. 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 June 16, 2020 DATE: June 18, 2020 Manager Matters – continued - Announced that the General Plan Advisory Committee meeting will be Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. 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 Draft Minutes of the May 26, 2020 Special Town Council Meeting. 2. Approve Draft Minutes of the June 2, 2020 Town Council Meeting. 3. Approve the Draft Minutes of the June 8, 2020 Special Town Council Meeting. 4. Adopt a Resolution Requesting that the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2020 with the State- wide Presidential General Election to be Held on that Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and Authorizing Other Related Actions. RESOLUTION 2020-025 5. Approve Town Council Meeting Schedule For 2020-21 Fiscal Year. 6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce to Provide a Subsidy for the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce to Manage the Town’s Visitors Information Center and Assist with Related Community Vitality Initiatives in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000. 7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to Extend the Existing Agreement for Cablecasting and Livestreaming Services with KCAT-TV until August 31, 2020 while Town Staff and KCAT Representatives Finish Negotiating Terms for a New Five-Year Agreement. 8. Approve an Amendment to the Classification Plan to Create a Flexibly Staffed Equipment Mechanic Job Series and Correct the Title of Assistant Parks and Public Works Director. 9. Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds a. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize Application for, and Receipt of, Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds. RESOLUTION 2020-026 b. Authorize FY 2020/21 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $150,000 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of California Department of Housing and Community Development Grant Funds. 10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., Modifying the Scope and Increasing the Total Compensation by $139,430.32 for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $339,430.32 for Engineering Design for the Winchester Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Project (CIP# 411-813-0240). 11. Adopt a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2020/21 Funded by State Senate Bill 1 (SB1), The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. RESOLUTION 2020-027 12. Receive the Final Report on the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Area Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) Abatement Annual Program for 2020. PAGE 3 OF 5 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of June 16, 2020 DATE: June 18, 2020 Consent Items – continued MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Spector to approve the Consent Items, inclusive of the Desk Item for item #4. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Maria Ristow - Thanked the Town for coordinating virtual meetings. Requested that the Town continue to utilize teleconferencing capabilities after the Shelter-in-Place Order is lifted. Sue Farwell - Thanked the Town for the quick installation of K-rail downtown. Requested K-rail spaces be maintained by the adjacent business and requested the Council consider paying for the cost of suppling temporary power to businesses during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) from the Economic Recovery Fund, if necessary. Catherine Somers - Requested the Town take additional actions to support local business, including signage, and social media messages regarding COVID-19 safety precautions, portable bathrooms on Grays Lane, music, street pole banners, and additional bike racks. Asked for the Town’s support of an open-air market in August. Abby Harowitz - Commented regarding the time between the death of George Floyd and a proclamation by the Town to stand in solidarity with the Black community, and expressed concern that there is no commitment to action. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. Consider Approval of Amendments and Introduce the Draft Ordinance by Title Only to Amend Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code Regarding Vehicle Sales, Town Wide. Town Code Amendment Application A-20-003. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. Sean Mullin, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Mayor Jensen opened public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Jensen closed public comment. PAGE 4 OF 5 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of June 16, 2020 DATE: June 18, 2020 Public Hearing Item #13 – continued Council discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sayoc to approve the amendments and introduce the draft Ordinance by title only to amend Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding Vehicle Sales. Seconded by Council Member Rennie. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Town Clerk Neis read the title of the ordinance. 14. Authorize the Following Actions for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2: a. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2020-028 b. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2020-029 c. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2020-030 d. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Vasona Heights Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2020-031 e. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Hillbrook Drive Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2020-032 f. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2-Gemini Court Benefit Zone. RESOLUTION 2020-033 Stefanie Hockemeyer, Executive Assistant, presented the staff report. Mayor Jensen opened public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Jensen closed public comment. PAGE 5 OF 5 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of June 16, 2020 DATE: June 18, 2020 Public Hearing Item #14 – continued Council discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sayoc to authorize the actions for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2 as contained in the staff report, inclusive of the Desk Item. Seconded by Mayor Jensen. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 15. Postpone the Extension of School Bus Service with Santa Barbara Transportation Corporation Doing Business as Student Transportation of America for the 2020/21 School Year. Ying Smith, Transportation and Mobility Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Jensen opened public comment. No one spoke. Mayor Jensen closed public comment. Council discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to cancel the school bus service with Santa Barbara Transportation Corporation doing business as Student Transportation of America. Seconded by Mayor Jensen. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Submitted by: _____________________________________ /s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 16, 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFh35XRBWer1DPx-F7vvhcg 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 of 5 TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JUNE 16, 2020 7:00 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE JUNE 16, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29- 20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID- 19 pandemic. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFh35XRBWer1DPx-F7vvhcg. In accordance with Executive Order N-29- 20, the public may only view the meeting on television and/or online and not in the Council Chamber. PARTICIPATION If you are not interested in providing oral comments real-time during the meeting, you can view the live stream of the meeting on television (Comcast Channel 15) and/or online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFh35XRBWer1DPx-F7vvhcg. If you are interested in providing oral comments real-time during the meeting, you must join the Zoom webinar at https://zoom.us/j/94555725886 password: 353788. During the meeting:  When the Mayor announces the item for which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are participating by phone on the Zoom app, press *9 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand. If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand.  When called to speak, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Mayor may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Council meeting. If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to PublicComment@losgatosca.gov with the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non Agenda Item.” Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record. The Mayor has the option to modify this action on items based on comments received. REMOTE LOCATION PARTICIPANTS The following Council Members are listed to permit them to appear electronically or telephonically at the Town Council meeting: MAYOR MARCIA JENSEN, VICE MAYOR BARBARA SPECTOR, COUNCIL MEMBER ROB RENNIE, COUNCIL MEMBER MARICO SAYOC. All votes during the teleconferencing session will be conducted by roll call vote. Page 2 of 5 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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. A member of the public may request to pull an item from Consent by following the Participation instructions contained on page 2 of this agenda. 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 Draft Minutes of the May 26, 2020 Special Town Council Meeting. 2. Approve Draft Minutes of the June 2, 2020 Town Council Meeting. 3. Approve the Draft Minutes of the June 8, 2020 Special Town Council Meeting. 4. Adopt a Resolution Requesting that the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2020 with the State- wide Presidential General Election to be Held on that Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code and Authorizing Other Related Actions. 5. Approve Town Council Meeting Schedule For 2020-21 Fiscal Year. 6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce to Provide a Subsidy for the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce to Manage the Town’s Visitors Information Center and Assist with Related Community Vitality Initiatives in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000. 7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to Extend the Existing Agreement for Cablecasting and Livestreaming Services with KCAT-TV until August 31, 2020 while Town Staff and KCAT Representatives Finish Negotiating Terms for a New Five-Year Agreement. 8. Approve an Amendment to the Classification Plan to Create a Flexibly Staffed Equipment Mechanic Job Series and Correct the Title of Assistant Parks and Public Works Director. 9. Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds a. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize Application for, and Receipt of, Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds. b. Authorize FY 2020/21 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $150,000 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of California Department of Housing and Community Development Grant Funds. 10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., Modifying the Scope and Increasing the Total Compensation by $139,430.32 for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $339,430.32 for Engineering Design for the Winchester Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Project (CIP# 411-813-0240). Page 3 of 5 11. Adopt a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2020/21 Funded by State Senate Bill 1 (SB1), The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. 12. Receive the Final Report on the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Area Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) Abatement Annual Program for 2020. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council on any matter that is not listed on the agenda consistent with the Participation instructions contained on page 2 of this 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 comment. In the event additional comments 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 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.) 13. Consider Approval of Amendments and Introduce the Draft Ordinance by Title Only to Amend Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code Regarding Vehicle Sales, Town Wide. Town Code Amendment Application A-20-003. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. 14. Authorize the Following Actions for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2: a. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone. b. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone. c. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone. d. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Vasona Heights Benefit Zone. e. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-Hillbrook Drive Benefit Zone. f. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing Collection of assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2-Gemini Court Benefit Zone. Page 4 of 5 OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted for each comment on any of the following items consistent with the Participation Instructions contained on page 2 of this agenda.) 15. Postpone the Extension of School Bus Service with Santa Barbara Transportation Corporation Doing Business as Student Transportation of America for the 2020/21 School Year ADJOURNMENT (Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of Council votes for an extension of time) Writings related to any item on the Town Council meeting agenda are available on the official Town of Los Gatos website. 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 5 of 5

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