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Los Gatos, CA · March 16, 2021

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 04/06/2021 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NO: 2 Minutes of the Town Council Meeting March 16, 2021 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting via Teleconference via COVID-19 Shelter in Place Guidelines on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Mayor Marico Sayoc, Vice Mayor Rob Rennie, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Maria Ristow (All participating remotely). Absent: None COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters - Council Member Badame stated she attended the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) with Council Member Hudes, the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting with Council Member Ristow and announced the next GPAC meeting on Thursday March 18. - Council Member Hudes stated he met with members of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition, participated in the Town Finance Commission and CDAC meetings, and observed the Santa Clara County Cities Association Board meeting as an attendee. - Council Member Ristow stated she met with the Chair of Community Health and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC), the Vice Chair of the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission (CSTC), staff of the Chamber of Commerce with Mayor Sayoc, and a representative from the International Dark Skies Association; observed the Finance Commission; and attended the GPAC, West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) Board of Directors, and Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meetings. - Vice Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board and VTA Board meetings, and the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Risk Oversight Committee, Board and New Member Orientation meetings. - Mayor Sayoc stated she attended the Cities Association meeting and a rally in San Jose for racial justice. Manager Matters - Encouraged the community to report any and all hate crimes and incidents to the Los Gatos-Mote Sereno Police Department and to call 911 if anyone feels unsafe. 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 16, 2021 DATE: March 16, 2021 Manager Matters – continued - Announced the Library is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and that live chat will continue to be offered. - Announced Youth Commission recruitment is open with applications due by 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve Draft Minutes of the March 2, 2021 Town Council Meeting. 2. Accept the Annual Progress Report for General Plan and Housing Element Implementation. 3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with M-Group for Consultant Services as Provided in the Los Gatos SB 2 Planning Grant Program Application and Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $88,185 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of SB 2 Planning Grant Funds. 4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract No. 10537 at 16100 Greenridge Terrace and Accepting Dedications. RESOLUTION 2021-004 5. Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (Project 812-0129): a. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (CIP No. 812-0129) to recognize a Joint Powers Authority Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) Grant in the amount of $35,000, and b. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000. 6. Increase Project Contingency to 30 Percent of the Contract Award Amounts and Authorize Staff to Execute Future Change Orders for the FY2020/21 Street Repair and Resurfacing (CIP No. 811-9901), FY2020/21 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance (CIP No. 813- 9921), and 24 Percent for the Smart Signals Field Improvements (CIP No. 813-0227, Traffic Signal Modernization). 7. Stormwater Master Plan Project (CIP No. 816-0413): a. Approve a Budget Transfer from Stormwater System – Pollution Prevention Compliance (CIP No. 816-0414) in the Amount of $12,000 b. Authorize a Change Order to NCE Consultants in the Amount of $12,000 for Additional Stormwater Master Plan Engineering. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve Consent Items 1-7. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rennie. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 16, 2021 DATE: March 16, 2021 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Ali Miano - Expressed concerns regarding recent hate crimes and hate incidents and commented on developing the Town-owned property at 4 Tait Avenue as affordable housing. Amy Nishide - Expressed concerns regarding recent hate crimes and hate incidents and commented on developing the Town-owned property at 4 Tait Avenue as affordable housing. Kareem Syed - Commented on lack of reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents and stated the Town as a community needs to step up and say something when hate is witnessed. Alicia Cinema Stereo (Spargo) - Commented on lack of reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents and encouraged the community to remain vigilant against hate crimes and hate incidents. Jeffrey Suzuki - Commented on lack of reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents; encouraged the community to remain vigilant against hate crimes and hate incidents; and inquired about the process and procedures for Police follow up of hate crimes/incidents. Mayor Sayoc asked the Town Manager to comment. Town Manager Prevetti explained that the Police Department is following up on recent events, encouraging the public to report issues of concern, and working with the District Attorney. The Town is committed to ensuring a safe community for all. OTHER BUSINESS 8. Accept the Quarterly Police Reforms Update. Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report. Shawn Ahearn, Law Enforcement Liaison, and Mikelle Le, Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department, presented an overview of the Mobile Crisis Response Team services and the collaboration with local law enforcement. Opened Public Comment. No one spoke. Closed Public Comment. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 16, 2021 DATE: March 16, 2021 Other Business Item #8 – continued Council discussed the matter. Council accepted the quarterly police reforms update. Mayor Sayoc directed staff to continue to bring forth metrics with explanations of the “why” behind the numbers, continue the Town’s partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health, and to work with the community to make the Town safe and inclusive for all. 9. Direct the Continued Advancement of the 2016 Measure B Highway 17 Congestion Relief Project. Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Lee Fagot - Expressed concerns regarding safety issues of pedestrian, cyclists, and transient populations during the improvement; and requested staff consider ways to alleviate the traffic congestion during the improvement. Closed Public Comment. Council discussed the matter. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to continue the advancement of the 2016 Measure B Highway 17 congestion relief project as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Council Member Ristow. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted: _____________________________________ /s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MARCH 16, 2021 110 EAST MAIN STREET LOS GATOS, CA Marico Sayoc, Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS Maria Ristow, 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 follow the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. If you wish to speak to an item NOT on the agenda, you may do so during the “Verbal Communications” period, by following the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. 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/TownYouTube 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 4 TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MARCH 16, 2021 7:00 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE MARCH 16, 2021 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 www.losgatosca.gov/AgendasAndVideos. 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 in real-time during the meeting, you can view the live stream of the meeting on television (Comcast Channel 15) and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube. If you are interested in providing oral comments real-time during the meeting, you must join the Zoom webinar:  Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: click this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81898592278?pwd=ZWdDMEpld1MvZW1JZUZGbzJGd0RH UT09. Password: 333704. You can also type in 81898592278 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join.  Join by telephone: Dial: 877 336 1839. Conference code: 969184 During the meeting:  When the Chair 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 Chair 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 the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non Agenda Item.” Comments received by 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record. Page 2 of 4 TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MARCH 16, 2021 7:00 PM REMOTE LOCATION PARTICIPANTS The following Council Members are listed to permit them to appear electronically or telephonically at the Town Council meeting: MAYOR MARICO SAYOC, VICE MAYOR ROB RENNIE, COUNCIL MEMBER MARY BADAME, COUNCIL MEMBER MATTHEW HUDES, and COUNCIL MEMBER MARIA RISTOW. All votes during the teleconferencing session will be conducted by roll call vote. MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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 March 2, 2021 Town Council Meeting. 2. Accept the Annual Progress Report for General Plan and Housing Element Implementation. 3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with M-Group for Consultant Services as Provided in the Los Gatos SB 2 Planning Grant Program Application and Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $88,185 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of SB 2 Planning Grant Funds. 4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract No. 10537 at 16100 Greenridge Terrace and Accepting Dedications. 5. Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (Project 812-0129): a. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (CIP No. 812-0129) to recognize a Joint Powers Authority Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) Grant in the amount of $35,000, and b. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000. 6. Increase Project Contingency to 30 Percent of the Contract Award Amounts and Authorize Staff to Execute Future Change Orders for the FY2020/21 Street Repair and Resurfacing (CIP No. 811-9901), FY2020/21 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance (CIP No. 813-9921), and 24 Percent for the Smart Signals Field Improvements (CIP No. 813-0227, Traffic Signal Modernization). Page 3 of 4 7. Stormwater Master Plan Project (CIP No. 816-0413): a. Approve a Budget Transfer from Stormwater System – Pollution Prevention Compliance (CIP No. 816-0414) in the Amount of $12,000 b. Authorize a Change Order to NCE Consultants in the Amount of $12,000 for Additional Stormwater Master Plan Engineering. 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 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.) OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items by following the Participation Instructions on page 2 of this agenda.) 8. Accept the Quarterly Police Reforms Update. 9. Direct the Continued Advancement of the 2016 Measure B Highway 17 Congestion Relief Project. 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 review 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 4 of 4

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