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following the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. The time allocated to speakers
may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting.
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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 OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 17, 2023
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOS GATOS, CA
7:00 PM
Maria Ristow, Mayor Mary Badame Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes, Council Member Rob Moore, Council Member
Rob Rennie, Council Member
PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 17, 2023
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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/89706482434?pwd=VmRFOU5jdVUzUFRTL042bm9WN2cvZz09
Passcode: 878334 You can also type in 89706482434 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 Clerk@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
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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 Section 403.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
i. Recognize Outgoing Board, Commission, Committee Members.
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 December 20, 2022 Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve Draft Minutes of the January 10, 2023 Special 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. Los Gatos Creek Trail to Highway 9 Trailhead Connector Project (CIP No. 832-4505):
a. Approve the Plans and Specifications;
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b. Authorize Advertising the Project for Bid Upon Receipt of Formal Funding Approval
(E-76) from Caltrans; and
c. Authorize the Release of a Request for Proposals for Construction Management,
Inspection, and Materials Testing Services.
5. Legal Costs for Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
a. Authorize Payment of Up to An Additional $50,000 for a Total Payment Not to
Exceed $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2022/23; and
b. Authorize Expenditure Budget Adjustment in an Amount of $100,000 From Available
General Fund Capital/Special Projects Reserve.
6. Adopt a Resolution to Extend the Term of the Housing Element Advisory Board.
7. Authorize Budget Adjustments in the Total Amount of $57,046 to Recognize Receipt and
Expenditure of Pacific Library Partnership, California State Library, and Library Services &
Technology Act Grant Funds.
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for
Services with Brightview Tree Care Services, Inc. to Increase Compensation for Fiscal
Year 2022/23 in an Amount of $100,000 for a Total Annual Amount Not to Exceed
$200,000 with the Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $1,096,000.
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to a Consultant Agreement
for Executive Recruitment Services with Teri Black & Company, LLC for an Additional
Amount of $31,000 with a Total Amount Not to Exceed $170,500 and Authorize an
Expenditure Budget Adjustment from Available General Fund Capital/Special Projects
Reserve.
10. Receive Monthly Investment Reports for October and November 2022.
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.)
11. Consider Objections to the Proposed Abatement of Hazardous Vegetation (Weeds) for
Properties Listed on the 2023 Weed Abatement Program Commencement Report and
Order the Abatement.
12. Consider a General Plan Amendment by Resolution to Add Policies to the Hazards and
Safety Element. Location: Town-Wide. General Plan Amendment Application GP-22-
002.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
13. Receive the Police Services Report: July – December 2022.
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14. Review and Approve the Town’s Response to the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara
County Report Entitled, “Show Me the Money: Financial Transparency Needed” and the
Changes to the Town’s Operating Portfolio Investment Policy as Reviewed by the
Finance Commission.
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.)
15. Consider an Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision to Deny a Fence Height
Exception Request for Construction of a Six-Foot Fence Located Within the Required
Front Yard Setback and a Vehicular Gate Set Back Less than 18 Feet from the Edge of the
Adjacent Street on Property Zoned R-1:10. Located at 755 Blossom Hill Road. APN 523-
04-043. PROPERTY OWNER/APPELLANT: David and Ilana Kohanchi. APPLICANT: Nina
Guralnic.
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: In accordance with Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation challenging a quasi-adjudicatory decision of the Town Council
must be brought within 90 days after the decision is final unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.