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Regular Meeting

Los Gatos, CA · November 1, 2022

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Minutes of the Town Council November 1, 2022 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in-person and utilizing teleconferencing means on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:01 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Marico Sayoc. Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ryan Idemoto led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated Council met as duly noted on the November 1, 2022 Closed Session agenda and stated there is no reportable action. COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS Council Matters - Council Member Hudes stated he met with the Senior Service Roadmap Sub-Committee and attended the Senior Service Committee meeting. - Vice Mayor Ristow stated she attended Senior Service Committee meeting; met with residents on numerous topics; filled in for the Mayor to assist with a lesson on Government at Lexington School; attended a fentanyl awareness event at Los Gatos High School; attended the Housing Element Advisory Board meeting; attended the Citizen’s Police Academy graduation; attended the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission meeting; announced the First Fridays Senior Service Committee event at the Palms for community members 55 and older will take place on Friday. - Council Member Badame stated she met with a member of KCAT regarding “The Producers Network”; toured The Club in Los Gatos; attended the West Valley Waste Management Authority Board meeting; attended the Democracy Tent community meeting; and attended the Almond Grove Halloween festivities. - Council Member Sayoc commented on the fentanyl awareness event and stated several more events will be taking place sponsored by the local high schools in Santa Clara County; and attended the Hate Prevention and Inclusion Task Force meeting. 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov PAGE 2 OF 8 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 1, 2022 DATE: November 1, 2022 Council Matters – continued - Mayor Rennie stated he met with KCAT representative to discuss “The Producers Network”; met with representatives from The Club of Los Gatos; toured Google’s new building; attended a Silicon Valley Leadership Group forum; attended with the Town Manager an update on United Against Hate efforts; attended the West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting; and performed a ribbon cutting the Dry Bar and Design on Trend. Manager Matters - Announced free COVID testing will take place at the Adult Recreation Center on November 8, 2022. Appointments are now available. - Announced that Board, Commission, and Committee recruitment is underway, applications are due on December 2, at 4:00 p.m. and more information can be found on the Clerk webpage. - Announced a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) drill will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approve Draft Minutes of the October 18, 2022 Closed Session Town Council Meeting. 2. Approve Minutes of the October 18, 2022 Town Council Meeting. 3. Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2021-044 and Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and, Due to Health and Safety Concerns for the Public, Authorizing the Use of Hybrid Meetings for the Town Council and the Continued Use of Virtual Meetings for Boards and Commissions While Town Staff Makes the Necessary Arrangements to Transition to Hybrid Meetings for All Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees. RESOLUTION 2022-068 4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District and Los Gatos Union Elementary School District for School Resource Officer Services for the Period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, and Approve a Revenue Budget Increase in the Amount of $46,738.75 to Match the Proposed Agreement Term and Agreement Amount. 5. Adopt a Resolution to Designate the Director of Parks and Public Works, Nicolle Burnham, to the Board of Directors of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Safe Routes to School Organization. RESOLUTION 2022-069 6. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments to the Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction Project (CIP No. 812-0130) in the Amount of $750,000 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of Federal Financial Assistance, and Acceptance of Match Requirements. Opened public comment. No one spoke. Closed public comment. PAGE 3 OF 8 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 1, 2022 DATE: November 1, 2022 Consent Items – continued MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve items 1-6. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow. VOTE: Motion passes unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Mimi Kearns - Commented on Narcan and inquired how residents could obtain it. PUBLIC HEARING 7. Introduce an Ordinance, By Title Only, to Amend Town Code Section 1.10.075, “Official Town Holidays – Designated; Exceptions,” to Add the Juneteenth Holiday. Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. No one spoke. Closed Public Comment. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to introduce an ordinance, by title only, to amend Town Code Section 1.10.075, “Official Town Holidays – Designated; Exceptions,” to add the Juneteenth Holiday. Seconded by Council Member Hudes. VOTE: Motion passes unanimously. Town Clerk Wood read the title of the ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS 8. Discuss the Water Service Interruption Associated with the San Jose Water Company Villa Avenue Improvements. Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report. John Tang, San Jose Water, presented additional information. Opened Public Comment. PAGE 4 OF 8 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 1, 2022 DATE: November 1, 2022 Other Business Item #8 – continued Mimi Kearns - Commented on the cause of the water leak, inquired how San Jose Water will prevent leaks like these in the future, and asked how to submit a reimbursement request to San Jose Water. Pat Kearns - Commented on the water rupture, requested Council consider convening a task force, and consider having an independent group adjudicate the cost and reimbursement to the customers. Closed Public Comment. John Tang, San Jose Water, responded to comments. Council discussed the item and provided feedback to San Jose Water representative John Tang. PUBLIC HEARING 9. Consider a Request for an Exception to the Story Pole Policy to Allow an Alternative to Standard Story Pole Installation to Illustrate and Provide Notice of the Proposed Project on Property Zoned O. Located at 15860-15894 Winchester Boulevard and 17484 Shelburne Way. APN 529-11-013, -038, -039, and -040. Applicant/Property Owner: Green Valley Corp. d.b.a. Swenson. Project Planner: Jennifer Armer. Jennifer Armer, Planning Manager, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Richard Kananen - Commented in opposition of the story pole exception. Applicant Jessie Bristow, Swanson Builders, provided information to support the request for an exception to the Story Pole Policy. Closed Public Comment. Council discussed the item. PAGE 5 OF 8 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 1, 2022 DATE: November 1, 2022 Public Hearing Item #9 - continued MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to grant a request for an exception to allow an alternative to the standard story pole installation with the requirement that double flagging must be used where the netting would be used. Seconded by Council Member Hudes. VOTE: Motion passes 4-1, Council Member Badame voted no. OTHER BUSINESS 10. Receive the Design Update and Provide Feedback Regarding the Proposed Improvements to the Oak Meadow Park Bandstand (CIP Project No. 831-4007). Nicolle Burnham, Director of Parks and Public Works, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Margaret Smith - Requested improvements to the restrooms at Oak Meadow Park. Closed Public Comment. Council discussed the item and received the update. Recess 8:53 p.m. Reconvene 9:03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 11. Introduce an Ordinance, by Title Only, Amending Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code to Regulate Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Housing Developments in Compliance with Senate Bill 9. Town Code Amendment Application A-22-002. Location: Town-wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. Ryan Safty, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Scott Watson - Referenced material he submitted for the record and commented on requirements in Section 7 titled Cut and Fill and Section 8 titled Building Sites. PAGE 6 OF 8 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 1, 2022 DATE: November 1, 2022 Public Hearing Item #11 - continued Ivy - Commented on concerns with slope restrictions; height limitation; 1,200 sq. ft. limitation for the first SB9 unit; and standard zoning setbacks. David Hutchinson - Commented on concerns with the 30% slope restriction and setback privacy restrictions. Russ Knister - Commented on the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) rules for split lots and suggested increasing the FAR. Christopher Bajorek - Commented on concerns with the subdivision of a lots and enforcement of the intent to occupy. Eric Wade - Commented in support of fewer restrictions on SB9 lots. Tony Jeans - Commented on flag lot setbacks from the rear property line; commented on stepback requirements for the second floor; and stated support for an 18-foot height limit on hillsides. Lee Quintana - Commented on having a separate section of the ordinance specific to hillside properties; calculations to determine the FAR; flag lot setbacks; supported an 18-foot height limit on hillsides; and stated concerns with the using objective and discretionary standards. Closed Public Comment. Council discussed the item. PAGE 7 OF 8 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 1, 2022 DATE: November 1, 2022 Public Hearing Item #11 - continued MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to introduce the Ordinance, by title only, as recommended by the Planning Commission with the following modifications: no required front setbacks on flag lots; 18-foot driveway; an occupancy affidavit modeled after the ones used by the Town of Atherton and Santa Clara County which also includes language that says applicants for an urban lot split under SB9 will sign and record a deed restriction that they will use one of the units as their primary residence for a minimum of three years; bring back in three months options to address Fire Hazard Area and affordability models by looking at what other municipalities have done; include standard notifications used for minor residential development with a QR code; and amend the ordinance to change the five-foot step-back to be interior and rear only. Seconded by Council Member Badame. VOTE: Motion passes unanimously. Town Clerk Wood read the title of the ordinance. 12. Introduce an Ordinance, by Title Only, Effecting Amendments Repealing and Replacing Chapter 6, Building Regulations, and Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code with the New 2022 California Building and Fire Codes, as Amended, Including Reach Codes. Town Code Amendment Application A-22-003. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. Robert Gray, Chief Building Official, presented the staff report. Opened Public Comment. Kristel Wickham, Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter - Commented in support of the proposed draft ordinance. Closed Public Comment. The Council discussed the item. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sayoc to introduce an ordinance, by title only, effecting amendments repealing and replacing Chapter 6, Building Regulations, and Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code with the new 2022 California Building and Fire Codes, as amended, including reach codes. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow. VOTE: Motion passes unanimously. PAGE 8 OF 8 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 1, 2022 DATE: November 1, 2022 Public Hearing Item #12 - continued Town Clerk Wood read the title of the ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS 13. Provide Direction on the Approach to the Plant-Based Diet Education Implementation Program in the 2040 General Plan (Environment and Sustainability Element Program CC). Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report. Library Director Ryan Baker provided additional information. Opened Public Comment. Lisa Wade - Commented in support of plant-based education program funding and advertising. Karen Aidi - Commented in support of a plant-based education program. Richard Kananen - Commented in support of a low-cost, plant-based education program. Closed Public Comment. Council discussed the item and provided direction to staff. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted: _____________________________________ /s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 01, 2022 110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOS GATOS, CA 7:00 P.M. Rob Rennie, Mayor Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Marico Sayoc, 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 TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 01, 2022 TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE 7:00 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in-person at the Town Council Chambers at 110 E. Main Street and virtually through the Zoom webinar application (log-in information provided below). Members of the public may provide public comments for agenda items in-person or virtually through the Zoom webinar by following the instructions listed below. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube. PARTICIPATION To provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting:  Zoom webinar: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join: https://losgatosca- gov.zoom.us/j/87170879578?pwd=eTIzVFVqR2JkQUFjR3B4aXIyTXlaUT09 Passcode: 582544. You can also type in 871 7087 9578 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join. o 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.  Join by telephone: Join by Telephone: Dial: USA 877 336 1839 US Toll-free or 636 651 0008 US Toll. Conference code: 686100 o If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand.  In-Person: If you wish to speak during the meeting, please complete a “speaker’s card” located on the back of the chamber benches and return it to the Town Clerk. If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please list the item number. If you wish to speak on an item NOT on the agenda, please list the subject and you may speak during the “Verbal Communications” period. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting. When called to speak, you may be asked to provide your full name and your town/city of residence. This identifying information is optional and not a requirement for participation. 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 wish to speak to an item or items on the Consent Calendar, please state which item number(s) you are commenting on at the beginning of your time. 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 Page 2 the meeting will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record. RULES OF DECORUM AND CIVILITY To conduct the business of the community in an effective and efficient manner, please follow the meeting guidelines set forth in the Town Code and State law. The Town does not tolerate disruptive conduct, which includes but is 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 microphone when directed to do so;  repetitiously addressing the same subject. Town Policy does not allow speakers to cede their commenting time to another speaker. Disruption of the meeting may result in a violation of Penal Code 403. MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CLOSED SESSION REPORT COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Items are considered routine Town business and may be approved by one motion. Any member of the Council may request to have an item removed from the Consent Items for comment and action. Members of the public may provide input on any or multiple Consent Item(s) when the Mayor asks for public comments on the Consent Items. If you wish to comment, please follow the Participation Instructions contained on Page 2 of this agenda. If an item is removed, the Mayor has the sole discretion to determine when the item will be heard.) 1. Approve Draft Minutes of the October 18, 2022 Closed Session Town Council Meeting. 2. Approve Minutes of the October 18, 2022 Town Council Meeting. 3. Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2021-044 and Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and, Due to Health and Safety Concerns for the Public, Authorizing the Use of Hybrid Meetings for the Town Council and the Continued Use of Virtual Meetings for Boards and Commissions While Town Staff Makes the Necessary Arrangements to Transition to Hybrid Meetings for All Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees. 4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Los Gatos- Saratoga Union High School District and Los Gatos Union Elementary School District for School Resource Officer Services for the Period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, Page 3 and Approve a Revenue Budget Increase in the Amount of $46,738.75 to Match the Proposed Agreement Term and Agreement Amount. 5. Adopt a Resolution to Designate the Director of Parks and Public Works, Nicolle Burnham, to the Board of Directors of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Safe Routes to School Organization. 6. Authorize Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments to the Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction Project (CIP No. 812-0130) in the Amount of $750,000 to Recognize Receipt and Expenditure of Federal Financial Assistance, and Acceptance of Match Requirements. 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 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.) 7. Introduce an Ordinance, By Title Only, to Amend Town Code Section 1.10.075, “Official Town Holidays – Designated; Exceptions,” to Add the Juneteenth Holiday. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 8. Discuss the Water Service Interruption Associated with the San Jose Water Company Villa Avenue Improvements. 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. Consider a Request for an Exception to the Story Pole Policy to Allow an Alternative to Standard Story Pole Installation to Illustrate and Provide Notice of the Proposed Project on Property Zoned O. Located at 15860-15894 Winchester Boulevard and 17484 Shelburne Way. APN 529-11-013, -038, -039, and -040. Applicant/Property Owner: Green Valley Corp. d.b.a. Swenson. Project Planner: Jennifer Armer. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) Page 4 10. Receive the Design Update and Provide Feedback Regarding the Proposed Improvements to the Oak Meadow Park Bandstand (CIP Project No. 831-4007). 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.) 11. Introduce an Ordinance, by Title Only, Amending Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code to Regulate Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Housing Developments in Compliance with Senate Bill 9. Town Code Amendment Application A-22-002. Location: Town-wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. 12. Introduce an Ordinance, by Title Only, Effecting Amendments Repealing and Replacing Chapter 6, Building Regulations, and Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code with the New 2022 California Building and Fire Codes, as Amended, Including Reach Codes. Town Code Amendment Application A-22- 003. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) 13. Provide Direction on the Approach to the Plant-Based Diet Education Implementation Program in the 2040 General Plan (Environment and Sustainability Element Program CC). 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 5

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