01.31.17 TC Agenda
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 31, 2017
110 EAST MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA
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Marico Sayoc, Mayor
Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor
Marcia Jensen, Council Member
Steven Leonardis, Council Member
Barbara Spector, Council Member
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL - STUDY SESSION
JANUARY 31, 2017
6:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may address the Town Council on any
matter that is not listed on the agenda. Unless additional time is authorized by the Town Council,
remarks shall be limited to three minutes.)
STUDY SESSION PURPOSES
• Check in on Core Goals, revise and edit as needed
• Select Strategic Priorities for 2017 - 2019
• Provide staff direction on preparation of Operating and Capital Budgets, including use of
FY2015/16 savings
PRIORITY SETTING SESSION
1. Meeting Overview
2. Town Council Discussion of Core Goals (Good Governance, Community Character, Public Safety,
Quality Public Infrastructure, Fiscal Stability, and Civic Enrichment)
3. Town Council Review and Discussion of Background Materials
4. Public Comment (for items regarding the Study Session)
5. Town Council Identification of Any Other Items to Add as Potential Priorities
6. Town Council Discussion and Selection of New Priorities and Budget Direction
7. Wrap Up and Next Steps
ADJOURNMENT
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.