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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/18/2022 ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting utilizing
teleconference and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as
Amended by Assembly Bill 361, in response to the state of emergency relating to COVID-19 and
enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in
the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.) and Town of Los Gatos Resolution
2021-044 on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council
Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Marico Sayoc (all participating remotely).
Absent: None
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters
- Vice Mayor Ristow stated she attended the Campbell State of the City, Saratoga State of
the City, Fusion Academy 10-year Anniversary Celebration event, the Los Gatos-Monte
Sereno Police Department (LGMSPD) Academy, Screen on the Green, Youth Citizen of the
Year Awards, LGMSPD Swearing-In Ceremony, Senior Services Committee meeting, and a
Senior Services Engagement Ad Hoc Committee meeting; and toured the Live Oak Adult
Day Care.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended the Council Policy Committee meeting, met
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) Executive Director Tyler Taylor, and met
with constituents regarding issues in Town.
- Council Member Sayoc stated the League of California Cites Peninsula Division held an
annual social meeting.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended Senior Services Committee and subcommittee
meetings, attended a Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority meeting,
participated in the LGMSPD Academy, taught at the Emergency Communications “HAM
Cram” classes, and attended the Los Gatos Concert Series.
- Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board and
Legislative Committee meetings, LGMSPD Swearing-In Ceremony, Youth Citizens of the
Year Award, and the West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting; and spoke with Cub Scout
Pack 556 .
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Manager Matters
- Announced staff will be at the Farmer’s Market to discuss the Housing Element.
- Announced adult Board, Commission, and Committee recruitment is underway; the
application period closes on December 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.; additional information and
applications are available on the Town Clerk webpage.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve Draft Minutes of the September 17, 2022 Town Council Special Meeting Retreat.
2. Approve Minutes of the September 20, 2022 Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
3. Approve Minutes of the September 20, 2022 Town Council Meeting.
4. Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2021-044 Regarding Brown Act Compliance and
Teleconferencing and Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as
Amended by Assembly Bill 361, During the COVID-19 Pandemic. RESOLUTION 2022-060
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with M-
Group for Consultant Services as Provided in the Senate Bill 2 Los Gatos Planning Grant
Program Application by Increasing Compensation to a Total Not to Exceed Amount of
$130,279 Including Contingencies and Authorize a $67,279 Revenue Budget Adjustment to
Recognize the Grant Receipt.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Audit
Services with Badawi and Associates to Extend the Term of the Agreement.
7. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Enabling Resolution of the Senior Service Committee and
Rescind Resolution 2021-035. RESOLUTION 2022-061
8. Approve an Amendment to the Management Salary Schedule to Establish a New
Classification Title and Salary Range for Finance and Accounting Manager.
9. Adopt a Resolution to Accept the Elections Official’s Certification of the Sufficiency of the
Petition of the Referendum of Resolution 2022-046. RESOLUTION 2022-062
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve consent items 1-9. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Folake Phillips
- Commented on inclusion and belonging, and inquired about support for the United Against
Hate week.
Ami Davis, NUMU Executive Director
- Stated NUMU would like to help participate and be a resource for the Town to promote
justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
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Verbal Communication – continued
Jeffrey Suzuki
- Commented on the Town’s justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. Adopt the Updated Town Social Media Policy as Recommended by the Policy Committee.
Holly Young, Management Analyst, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to adopt the updated Town Social Media Policy
as recommended by the Council Policy Committee. AMENDMENT: Direct staff to
review the policy every two years and if there are material changes either bring it to
the Policy Committee or directly back to the Council in the event that the Policy
needs to be amended.. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
11. Adopt the Updated Town Council Code of Conduct Policy as Recommended by the Policy
Committee.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to adopt the updated Town Council Code of
Conduct Policy as recommended by the Council Policy Committee. Seconded by
Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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12. Adopt a Resolution Granting 4 New York Avenue to the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High
School District and Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute the 4 New York
Avenue Grant Agreement and All Documents Needed to Complete the Transaction in a
Form Acceptable to the Town Attorney. RESOLUTION 2022-063
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Scott Hoffman, San Jose Water
- Commented on concerns for future utility easements.
Lee Fagot
- Commented in support of the item.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to adopt a resolution granting 4 New York Avenue to
the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District and authorize the Town Manager
to negotiate and execute the 4 New York Avenue grant agreement and all
documents needed to complete the transaction in a form acceptable to the Town
Attorney. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
13. Adopt Final Lease Agreement with CineLux Theatres Co. LLC for the Operation and Program
Management of the Los Gatos Theatre.
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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Other Business Item #13 - continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to adopt a final lease agreement with CineLux
Theatres Co. LLC for the operation and program management of the Los Gatos
Theatre. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
14. Adopt a Resolution to Confirm Suspension of the 2040 General Plan Land Use and
Community Design Elements and Provide that the 2020 General Plan Land Use and
Community Design Elements Govern During the Period of Suspension. RESOLUTION 2022-
064
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Opened Public Comment.
Jeffrey Suzuki, Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition President
- Commented in support of the 2040 General Plan.
Ali Miano, Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented in support of the 2040 General Plan.
Closed Public Comment.
Council discussed the matter.
Mayor Rennie reopened public comment.
Marica Jensen
- Commented on the 2040 General Plan, encouraged the Council to move forward with the
Housing Element, and inquired about the suspension of the Land Use and Community
Design Elements due to the Referendum.
Closed Public Comment.
Council continued to discuss the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve the resolution to confirm
suspension of the 2040 General Plan Land Use and Community Design Elements and
provide that the 2020 General Plan Land Use and Community Design Elements
govern during the suspension period. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk