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Staff Report with attachments PREPARED BY: Holly Young Senior Management Analyst Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and Town Attorney 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 09/06/2022 ITEM NO: 9 DATE: August 25, 2022 TO: Council Policy Committee FROM: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager SUBJECT: Approve the Recommendation of the Policy Committee to Update the Town Core Goals and Guiding Principles to Align with the 2040 General Plan RECOMMENDATION: Approve the recommendation of the Policy Committee to update the Town Core Goals and Guiding Principles to align with the 2040 General Plan. BACKGROUND: At the Town Council Strategic Priorities meeting on January 25, 2022, the Council requested that the Council Policy Committee examine the definitions of the Town’s Core Goals of Community Character, Good Governance, Fiscal Stability, Quality Public Infrastructure, Civic Enrichment, and Public Safety. This is also a good opportunity to review the descriptions of the Town’s Guiding Principles of Small-Town Service, Community Stewardship, and Future Focus. The current Core Goals and Guiding Principles are available on the Town website as part of the Commissioners’ Handbook at www.losgatosca.gov/843/Commissioners-Handbook and are included as Attachments 1 and 2 to this report. On March 22, 2022, staff brought proposed updates to the Council Policy Committee for review and direction. The staff report is Attachment 3 to this report. After discussion, the Committee unanimously agreed to postpone this item until after the Draft 2040 General Plan was approved by Council so that the General Plan’s Vision and Guiding Principles may provide a foundation for the amendments to the Town’s Core Goals and Guiding Principles. On June 30, 2022, the Town Council adopted the Draft 2040 General Plan with modifications. The Vision and Guiding Principles section of the General Plan is Attachment 4 to this report. PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: September 6, 2022 BACKGROUND (continued): On August 23, 2022, the Town Council Policy Committee agreed to forward a recommendation to the Town Council to update the Town Core Goals and Guiding Principles to align with the 2040 General Plan with slight modifications to the proposed language used in the Fiscal Stability and Public Safety sections of the Core Goals and Future Focus section of the Guiding Principles. The staff report is Attachment 5 to this report. DISCUSSION: Core Goals The proposed updates to the Town’s Core Goals, using language consistent with the approved 2040 General Plan’s Vision and Guiding Principles, for Council consideration is as follows. Recommended deleted existing language is represented in strikethrough with recommended additions in underline. Community Character: Preserve and enhance the appearance, character, and environmental quality of the Community. Town’s historic resources and small-town character; foster the economic vitality of all business locations; maintain and enhance diverse neighborhoods; promote sustainability practices; and protect and conserve the natural environment for present and future generations. Community Good Governance: Ensure open, responsive, accountable, transparent, accessible, inclusive, and collaborative government that encourages public involvement. Fiscal Stability: Maintain ongoing current and long-term fiscal stability while striving to deliver high-quality, to provide cost-effective, and efficient municipal core services that meet the current and long-term needs of the community. Quality Public Infrastructure: Maintain the condition and availability of public facilities, infrastructure, and a well-connected transportation system that enables safe access for all transportation modes, including pedestrians, people with access and functional needs, bicyclists, motorists, transit riders, and people of all ages and abilities. transportation systems, and other public infrastructure. Civic Engagement: Foster opportunities for meaningful community citizen involvement in government processes, encourage recreational and personal enrichment, and cultural, recreational, and individual enrichment. and promote ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity and equity to enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos. PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: September 6, 2022 DISCUSSION (continued): Public Safety: Ensure public safety through proactive community policing, effective emergency response, and community-wide emergency preparation, preparedness. education, and a community design that is responsive to the full range of potential natural and human-made hazards and safety issues. Guiding Principles The proposed updates to the Town’s Guiding Principles for Council consideration are as follows: Small-Town Service is our commitment to providing services in a courteous, timely, equitable, and responsive manner. We know that Los Gatos is a welcoming, family-oriented, safe, beautiful, and sustainable community where people want to live in because they feel a sense of belonging. Our small-town character is important to all who visit, work, and live in call Los Gatos home. We strive to make our customer service reflect these qualities. Small-tTown sService is also about programs that celebrate the Town’s small-town charm character, such as our Library children’s story times and arts workshops, the 4th of July musical celebration event, Screen on the Green family-friendly movie nights, annual Tree Lighting, Music in the Park, Forbes Mill Footbridge children’s murals, and many more. Community Stewardship means that we recognize the responsibility entrusted to Town leaders and staff to care about the well-being of the entire community and to carry out our obligations accordingly. We take our role seriously, as we work to maintain fiscal stability; a range of housing opportunities; historic neighborhoods; and a balanced, well-designed community with strong neighborhoods, outdoor recreation opportunities; environmental sustainability; local culture and art; art and cultural amenities, reliable basic equitable and responsive municipal services; open and transparent government processes; , vibrant shopping districts,; a lively and accessible downtown; dynamic and thriving business community; public safety; a safe environment,; a choice of mobility options; superior public facilities and services; and other quality of life elements. We encourage a high degree of public participation and community partnerships to carry out our stewardship role. Future Focus reminds us to always have an eye on the future as we care for the community of today. Our goal is to ensure a high quality of life for today’s residents and for present and future generations, positioning the Town to be resilient as the climate changes. Planning for the Los Gatos of the future as needs change and opportunities arise is integral to the decision- making we undertake today. We work to preserve and enhance the Town’s historic resources, small-town character, and natural environment while guiding the community into the future. Our General Plan is subject to change as ideas develop and priorities evolve. We also keep the future in focus by looking for more efficient new and better ways of doing business – whether it’s streamlining processes or utilizing effective technologies. using technology to deliver services more efficiently. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: September 6, 2022 DISCUSSION (continued): A clean copy of the recommendations from the Policy Committee can be found as Attachment 6 to this report. CONCLUSION: In order to better align the Town Core Goals and Guiding Principles with the approved 2040 General Plan’s Vision and Guiding Principles, staff recommends the Town Council approve the recommendation of the Policy Committee to update the Town Core Goals and Guiding Principles. COORDINATION: This report was coordinated with the Community Development Department, Town Attorney’s Office, and Town Manager’s Office. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no associated fiscal impact. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required. Attachments: 1. Current Core Goals 2. Current Guiding Principles 3. March 22, 2022 Policy Committee Staff Report 4. Approved Los Gatos 2040 General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles 5. August 23, 2022 Policy Committee Staff Report 6. Clean Copy of Policy Committee Recommendations Commissioner Handbook – Part 1 Core Goals Town of Los Gatos Core Goals COMMUNITY CHARACTER GOOD GOVERNANCE FISCAL STABILITY QUALITY PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CIVIC ENRICHMENT PUBLIC SAFETY Community Character: Preserve and enhance the appearance, character, and environmental quality of the Community. Community Good Governance: Ensure responsive, accountable, transparent, accessible, and collaborative government. Fiscal Stability: Maintain ongoing fiscal stability to provide cost effective core services that meet the needs of the community. Quality Public Infrastructure: Maintain the condition and availability of public facilities, transportation systems, and other public infrastructure. Civic Engagement: Foster opportunities for meaningful citizen involvement, and cultural, recreational, and individual enrichment. Public Safety: Ensure public safety through proactive community policing, effective emergency response, and community-wide emergency preparedness. Attachment 1 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Commissioner Handbook – Part 1 Guiding Principles Town of Los Gatos Guiding Principles SMALL TOWN SERVICE COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP FUTURE FOCUS Small Town Service is our commitment to providing services in a courteous, timely, and responsive manner. We know that Los Gatos is a community people want to live in because they feel a sense of belonging. Our small town character is important to all who call Los Gatos home. We strive to make our customer service reflect these qualities. Small Town Service is also about programs that celebrate the Town’s small- town character, such as our children’s story times, the 4th of July event, Screen on the Green, and many more. Community Stewardship means that we recognize the responsibility entrusted to Town leaders and staff to care about the well-being of the entire community and to carry out our obligations accordingly. We take our role seriously, as we work to maintain fiscal stability and a balanced, well-designed community with strong neighborhoods, outdoor recreation opportunities, art and cultural amenities, reliable basic services, vibrant shopping districts, a safe environment, and other quality of life elements. We encourage a high degree of public participation and partnerships to carry out our stewardship role. Future Focus reminds us to always have an eye on the future as we care for the community of today. Our goal is to ensure a high quality of life for today’s residents and for future generations. Planning for the Los Gatos of the future as needs change and opportunities arise is integral to the decision-making we undertake today. Our General Plan is subject to change as ideas develop and priorities evolve. We also keep the future in focus by looking for new and better ways of doing business – whether it’s streamlining processes or using technology to deliver services more efficiently. Attachment 2 This Page Intentionally Left Blank PREPARED BY: Holly Zappala Management Analyst Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and Town Attorney 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 03/22/2022 ITEM NO: 2 DATE: March 7, 2022 TO: Council Policy Committee FROM: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager SUBJECT: Discuss and Recommend to the Town Council Updates to the Town of Los Gatos Core Goals and Guiding Principles RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and recommend to the Town Council updates to the Town of Los Gatos Core Goals and Guiding Principles. BACKGROUND: At the Town Council Strategic Priorities meeting on January 25, 2022, the Council requested that the Council Policy Committee examine the definitions of the Town’s Gore Goals of Community Character, Good Governance, Fiscal Stability, Quality Public Infrastructure, Civic Enrichment, and Public Safety. This is also a good opportunity to review the descriptions of the Town’s Guiding Principles of Small-Town Service, Community Stewardship, and Future Focus. The current Core Goals and Guiding Principles are available on the Town website as part of the Commissioners’ Handbook at www.losgatosca.gov/843/Commissioners-Handbook and are included as Attachments 1 and 2 to this report. DISCUSSION: Core Goals Staff drafted the following potential updates to the Town’s Core Goals for the Committee’s consideration using language consistent with the Draft 2040 General Plan’s Vision and Guiding Principles. Recommended deleted existing language is represented in strikethrough with recommended additions in underline. Attachment 3 PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: March 22, 2022 DISCUSSION (continued): Community Character: Preserve and enhance the appearance, Town’s historic resources and character charm, and environmental quality of the Community. while guiding the community into the future; invigorate the economic vitality of Los Gatos business locations; foster appropriate investments to maintain and enhance diverse neighborhoods; promote ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic equity; and conserve the Town’s natural beauty and environment for present and future generations. Community Good Governance: Ensure responsive, accountable, transparent, accessible, inclusive, and collaborative government conducted in an open manner that encourages community involvement. Fiscal Stability: Maintain ongoing financial fiscal stability to provide high quality and cost- effective core municipal services that meet the needs of the community and sustain the Town’s long-term fiscal well-being. Quality Public Infrastructure: Provide and M maintain exceptional the condition and availability of public facilities, transportation systems public facilities, infrastructure, and a well-connected transportation system that enables safe access for all transportation modes, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. and other public infrastructure Civic Engagement: Foster opportunities for meaningful citizen community involvement in government processes; and encourage cultural, recreational, and individual enrichment; and strive to make Los Gatos a more inclusive place for all. Public Safety: Ensure public safety Maintain and enhance the safety of Los Gatos through proactive community policing, effective emergency response, and community wide emergency preparedness. and preparation and planning, education, and community design that is responsive to the full range of potential natural and urban hazards and safety issues. Guiding Principles Potential updates to the Town’s Guiding Principles for the Committee’s consideration are as follows: Small-Town Service is our commitment to providing services in a courteous, timely, and responsive, equitable, and accessible manner. We strive to ensure all community members feel safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves and express all aspects of their identities. The Town promotes equal treatment, equitable distribution of and access to resources, and engagement in issues affecting the lives of residents, workers, and visitors. We know that Los Gatos is a community people want to live in because they feel a sense of PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: March 22, 2022 DISCUSSION (continued): belonging. Our small-town character is important to all who call Los Gatos home. We strive to make our customer service reflect these qualities. Small-Town Service is also about programs that celebrate the Town’s small-town character charm, such as our Library children’s story times and arts workshops, the annual Spring into Green environmental and sustainability event, the 4th of July musical celebration event, Screen on the Green family-friendly movie night, annual tree lighting, Music in the Park, Forbes Mill Footbridge children’s murals, and many more. Community Stewardship means that we recognize the responsibility entrusted to Town leaders and staff to care about the well-being of the entire community and to carry out our obligations accordingly. We take our role seriously as we work to maintain fiscal stability and a balanced, well designed community with strong neighborhoods, diverse neighborhoods with housing and infrastructure to meet the needs of current and future residents, outdoor recreation opportunities that promote active healthy lifestyles, environmental sustainability, art and cultural amenities, natural and historical resources, a well-connected mobility system, reliable basic and equitable municipal services, government transparency, vibrant shopping and vibrant shopping districts economic vitality, a safe environment, and other quality of life elements. We encourage a high degree of public participation and community partnerships to carry out our stewardship role. Future Focus reminds us to always have an eye on the future as we care for the community of today. Our goal is We want to conserve Los Gatos’ beautiful natural environment, reduce waste, and ensure a high quality of life for today’s residents and present and future generations. We aim to preserve and enhance the Town’s historic resources and character while guiding the community into the future. Planning for the Los Gatos of the future as needs change and opportunities arise is integral to the decision making we undertake today. Our General Plan is subject to change as ideas develop and priorities evolve. We also keep the future in focus by looking for new and better ways of more efficient ways of doing business – whether it’s streamlining processes or using utilizing effective technologies y to deliver services more efficiently. A clean copy of the proposed edits can be found as Attachment 3 to this report. CONCLUSION: Staff looks forward to the Committee’s discussion, direction, and recommendations. COORDINATION: This report was coordinated with the Town Attorney’s Office and Town Manager’s Office. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: March 22, 2022 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no associated fiscal impact. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required. Attachments: 1. Core Goals 2. Guiding Principles 3. Clean Copy of Proposed Edits 1. Introduction June 2022, adoption 2040 General Plan 1-5 The GPAC served as a sounding board for the discussion of issues, opportunities, and the development of the plan to guide the community’s future. The GPAC held more than 35 public meetings throughout the General Plan update process, listening to community input and contributing to the development of the Vision and Guiding Principles, Land Use Alternatives, and the content of the General Plan document. Planning Commission and Town Council Meetings The Town held various Planning Commission and Town Council Meetings throughout the update process to inform decision-makers and the public, discuss key milestones, and provide direction for the next steps. 1.3 General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles After community discussions at the General Plan Update Advisory Committee and Planning Commission, the Los Gatos Town Council approved a Vision Statement and set of Guiding Principles for the Los Gatos 2040 General Plan on August 20, 2019. The Vision Statement is written in the present tense to describe the Town in the year 2040. Vision The Town of Los Gatos is a welcoming, family-oriented, and safe community nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Town is a sustainable community that takes pride in its small-town character and provides a range of housing opportunities, historic neighborhoods, local culture and arts, excellent schools, and a lively and accessible downtown. Los Gatos offers a choice of mobility options, superior public facilities and services, and an open and responsive local government that is fiscally sound. The Town includes a mix of businesses throughout Town that serve all residents, workers, and visitors. Los Gatos has a dynamic and thriving economy that includes a mix of businesses throughout Town that serves all residents, workers, and visitors. Guiding Principles  Community Vitality Invigorate Los Gatos as a special place for community gathering, commerce, and other activities for residents and visitors. Foster the economic vitality of all Los Gatos business locations. Preserve and enhance the Town's historic resources and character while guiding the community into the future.  Connectivity Emphasize the importance of connecting all facets of the Town to build a strong sense of community through building design, walkability, and safe streets.  Diverse Neighborhoods Foster appropriate investments to maintain and enhance diverse neighborhoods, housing opportunities, and infrastructure to meet the needs of all current and future residents.  Fiscal Stability / Responsibility Provide high quality municipal services to the Los Gatos community while sustaining long term fiscal well- being.  Government Transparency Conduct governmental processes in an open manner and encourage public involvement in Town governance. Attachment 4 Los Gatos 2040 General Plan 1-6 2040 General Plan June 2022, adoption  Inclusivity Value the importance of and promote ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity and equity to enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos.  Mobility Provide a well-connected transportation system that enables safe access for all transportation modes, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.  Promote Public Safety Maintain and enhance Los Gatos as a safe community through preparation and planning, education, and community design that is responsive to the full range of potential natural and man-made hazards and safety issues.  Protect Natural Environment Protect and enhance the natural environment and biotic communities that define Los Gatos, including but not limited to open space preserves, recreational trails, surrounding hillsides, and natural waterways.  Sustainability Manage, conserve, and preserve Los Gatos' natural environment for present and future generations. Identify and provide opportunities to enhance the Town' s sustainability policies and practices. 1.4 Analyses Informing the 2040 General Plan As part of the Town of Los Gatos General Plan update process, the Town prepared the following General Plan supporting documents:  Issues, Opportunities, and Constraints Summary. The Issues, Opportunities, and Constraints Summary summarized the key issues, opportunities, and constraints identified based on the findings in the Background Report, input from community workshops, GPAC, stakeholder interviews, and a Joint Town Council/Planning Commission study session.  Alternatives Report. The Alternatives Report describes the development and evaluation of land use and policy alternatives. The report was designed to frame an active discussion among stakeholders, community members, and Town decision-makers, and led to a determination from the Town Council on a preferred land use alternative framework and direction on key policy issues, which formed the basis of the Draft General Plan.  Environmental Impact Report. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) responds to the requirements of the CEQA as set forth in Sections 15126, 15175, and 15176 of the CEQA Guidelines Act. The Planning Commission and Town Council will use the EIR during the General Plan update process to consider potential environmental implications associated with implementing the General Plan and to identify feasible mitigation measures for significant impacts. The General Plan EIR may also be used in the environmental evaluation of future projects. Future projects may be able to build (tier) their environmental review on the General Plan EIR if they are consistent with the General Plan. 1.5 The Los Gatos Community Los Gatos is located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the southwest edge of Santa Clara County and approximately 50 miles south of San Francisco. The natural landscape includes picturesque hillsides, creeks, and valley flatlands. Los Gatos is in an area once occupied by Indigenous People, which extends from the point where the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers flow into the San Francisco Bay to Point Sur, with the interior Coastal Ranges most likely constituting the inland boundary. The Indigenous People lived sustainably in the area PREPARED BY: Holly Young Management Analyst Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and Town Attorney 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT MEETING DATE: 08/23/2022 ITEM NO: 3 DATE: August 15, 2022 TO: Council Policy Committee FROM: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager SUBJECT: Consider Updates to the Town Core Goals and Guiding Principles to Align with the 2040 General Plan RECOMMENDATION: Consider updates to the Town Core Goals and Guiding Principles to align with the 2040 General Plan. BACKGROUND: At the Town Council Strategic Priorities meeting on January 25, 2022, the Council requested that the Council Policy Committee examine the definitions of the Town’s Core Goals of Community Character, Good Governance, Fiscal Stability, Quality Public Infrastructure, Civic Enrichment, and Public Safety. This is also a good opportunity to review the descriptions of the Town’s Guiding Principles of Small-Town Service, Community Stewardship, and Future Focus. The current Core Goals and Guiding Principles are available on the Town website as part of the Commissioners’ Handbook at www.losgatosca.gov/843/Commissioners-Handbook and are included as Attachments 1 and 2 to this report. On March 22, 2022, staff brought proposed updates to the Council Policy Committee for review and direction. The staff report is Attachment 3 to this report. After discussion, the Committee unanimously agreed to postpone this item until after the Draft 2040 General Plan was adopted by Council so that the General Plan’s Vision and Guiding Principles may provide a foundation for the amendments to the Town’s Core Goals and Guiding Principles. On June 30, 2022, the Town Council adopted the Draft 2040 General Plan with modifications. The Vision and Guiding Principles section of the General Plan is Attachment 4 to this report. ATTACHMENT 5 PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: August 23, 2022 DISCUSSION: Core Goals Staff drafted the following potential updates to the Town’s Core Goals for the Committee’s consideration using language consistent with the adopted 2040 General Plan’s Vision and Guiding Principles. Recommended deleted existing language is represented in strikethrough with recommended additions in underline. Community Character: Preserve and enhance the appearance, character, and environmental quality of the Community. Town’s historic resources and small-town character; foster the economic vitality of all business locations; maintain and enhance diverse neighborhoods; promote sustainability practices; and protect and conserve the natural environment for present and future generations. Community Good Governance: Ensure open, responsive, accountable, transparent, accessible, inclusive, and collaborative government that encourages public involvement. Fiscal Stability: Maintain ongoing and long-term fiscal well-being stability while providing high- quality, to provide cost effective municipal core services that meet the needs of the community. Quality Public Infrastructure: Maintain the condition and availability of public facilities, infrastructure, and a well-connected transportation system that enables safe access for all transportation modes, including pedestrians, people with access and functional needs, bicyclists, motorists, transit riders, and people of all ages and abilities. transportation systems, and other public infrastructure. Civic Engagement: Foster opportunities for meaningful community citizen involvement in government processes, encourage recreational and personal enrichment, and cultural, recreational, and individual enrichment. and promote ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity and equity to enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos. Public Safety: Ensure public safety through preparation, proactive community policing, effective emergency response, and community-wide emergency preparedness. education, and a community design that is responsive to the full range of potential natural and human-made hazards and safety issues. PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: August 23, 2022 DISCUSSION (continued): Guiding Principles Potential updates to the Town’s Guiding Principles for the Committee’s consideration are as follows: Small-Town Service is our commitment to providing services in a courteous, timely, equitable, and responsive manner. We know that Los Gatos is a welcoming, family-oriented, safe, beautiful, and sustainable community where people want to live in because they feel a sense of belonging. Our small-town character is important to all who visit, work, and live in call Los Gatos home. We strive to make our customer service reflect these qualities. Small-tTown sService is also about programs that celebrate the Town’s small-town charm character, such as our Library children’s story times and arts workshops, the 4th of July musical celebration event, Screen on the Green family-friendly movie nights, annual Tree Lighting, Music in the Park, Forbes Mill Footbridge children’s murals, and many more. Community Stewardship means that we recognize the responsibility entrusted to Town leaders and staff to care about the well-being of the entire community and to carry out our obligations accordingly. We take our role seriously, as we work to maintain fiscal stability; a range of housing opportunities; historic neighborhoods; and a balanced, well-designed community with strong neighborhoods, outdoor recreation opportunities; environmental sustainability; local culture and art; art and cultural amenities, reliable basic equitable and responsive municipal services; open and transparent government processes; , vibrant shopping districts,; a lively and accessible downtown; dynamic and thriving business community; public safety; a safe environment,; a choice of mobility options; superior public facilities and services; and other quality of life elements. We encourage a high degree of public participation and community partnerships to carry out our stewardship role. Future Focus reminds us to always have an eye on the future as we care for the community of today. Our goal is We aim to ensure a high quality of life for today’s residents and for present and future generations, positioning the Town to be resilient as the climate changes. Planning for the Los Gatos of the future as needs change and opportunities arise is integral to the decision-making we undertake today. We work to preserve and enhance the Town’s historic resources, small-town character, and natural environment while guiding the community into the future. Our General Plan is subject to change as ideas develop and priorities evolve. We also keep the future in focus by looking for more efficient new and better ways of doing business – whether it’s streamlining processes or utilizing effective technologies. using technology to deliver services more efficiently. A clean copy of the proposed edits can be found as Attachment 5 to this report. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Core Goals and Guiding Principles DATE: August 23, 2022 CONCLUSION: Staff looks forward to the Committee’s discussion and recommendations. COORDINATION: This report was coordinated with the Community Development Department, Town Attorney’s Office, and Town Manager’s Office. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no associated fiscal impact. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required. Attachments: 1. Current Core Goals 2. Current Guiding Principles 3. March 22, 2022 Policy Committee Staff Report 4. Approved Los Gatos 2040 General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles 5. Clean Copy of Proposed Edits Attachment 6 Clean Copy of Policy Committee Recommendations for the Updated Core Goals and Guiding Principles Core Goals Community Character: Preserve and enhance the Town’s historic resources and small-town character; foster the economic vitality of all business locations; maintain and enhance diverse neighborhoods, promote sustainability practices, and protect and conserve the natural environment for present and future generations. Good Governance: Ensure open, responsive, accountable, transparent, accessible, inclusive, and collaborative government that encourages public involvement. Fiscal Stability: Maintain current and long-term fiscal stability while striving to deliver high-quality, cost- effective, and efficient municipal services that meet the current and long-term needs of the community. Quality Public Infrastructure: Maintain the condition and availability of public facilities, infrastructure, and a well-connected transportation system that enables safe access for all transportation modes, including pedestrians, people with access and functional needs, bicyclists, motorists, transit riders, and people of all ages and abilities. Civic Engagement: Foster opportunities for meaningful community involvement in government processes, encourage recreational and personal enrichment, and promote ethnic, cultural, and socio- economic diversity and equity to enhance the quality of life in Los Gatos. Public Safety: Ensure public safety through proactive community policing, effective emergency response, community-wide emergency preparation, education, and a community design that is responsive to the full range of potential natural and human-made hazards and safety issues. Guiding Principles Small Town Service is our commitment to providing services in a courteous, timely, equitable, and responsive manner. Los Gatos is a welcoming, family-oriented, safe, beautiful, and sustainable community where people feel a sense of belonging. Our small-town character is important to all who visit, work, and live in Los Gatos. We strive to make our customer service reflect these qualities. Small- town service is also about programs that celebrate the Town’s small-town charm, such as our Library children’s story times and arts workshops, the annual Spring into Green environmental and sustainability event, the 4th of July musical celebration, Screen on the Green family-friendly movie night, annual Tree Lighting, Music in the Park, Forbes Mill Footbridge children’s murals, and many more. Community Stewardship means that we recognize the responsibility entrusted to Town leaders and staff to care about the well-being of the entire community and to carry out our obligations accordingly. We take our role seriously, as we work to maintain fiscal stability; a range of housing opportunities; historic neighborhoods; outdoor recreation opportunities; environmental sustainability; local culture and art; equitable and responsive municipal services; open and transparent government processes; a lively and accessible downtown; dynamic and thriving business community; public safety; a choice of mobility options; superior public facilities and services; and other quality of life elements. We encourage a high degree of public participation and community partnerships to carry out our stewardship role. Attachment 6 Future Focus reminds us to always have an eye on the future as we care for the community of today. Our goal is to ensure a high quality of life for present and future generations, positioning the Town to be resilient as the climate changes. We work to preserve and enhance the Town’s historic resources, small- town character, and natural environment while guiding the community into the future. Our General Plan is subject to change as ideas develop and priorities evolve. We also keep the future in focus by looking for more efficient ways of doing business – whether it’s streamlining processes or utilizing effective technologies.