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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 03/21/2023 ITEM NO: 3
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
March 7, 2023
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in-person and utilizing
teleconferencing means on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes,
Council Member Rob Moore, Council Member Rob Rennie.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Stratford School Student Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to
participate.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated the Town Council met in Closed Session and to discuss
the Shannon Road litigation and a letter received from the American Civil Liberties Union and
there was no reportable action.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Risk
Oversight Committee and Executive Committee meetings, the Valley Transportation
Authority Board meeting, and Board workshop.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended the Senior Services Road Map Sub-Committee
meeting, the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training, the Senior Service Committee
(SSC) meeting, and the Council Policy Committee meeting; observed the Community Health
and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC) meeting; and attended the Santa Clara County
Emergency Operational Area Council meeting, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority
public workshop, a meeting called “Planning for Life Sciences Development in the Bay Area
Communities,” and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation Officer’s Ball.
- Vice Mayor Badame stated she attended the DEI training, the Council Policy Committee as
an observer, and the Democracy Tent as guest speaker; and corresponded with several
constituents regarding Town matters.
- Council Member Moore commented on Women’s History Month, his monthly newsletter,
and community coffee opportunities; met with a Girl Scout Troop; met with Santa Clara
County Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew; attended the Veterans Memorial Support and
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Council Matters – continued
- Foundation Board meeting; met with Mark Turner, Mayor of Morgan Hill; and attended the
Council Policy Committee meeting and the DEI training.
- Mayor Ristow stated she attended the West Valley Mayors and Mangers meeting, the
Santa Clara County Mayors meeting, the Mayors and Managers luncheon at Stanford, the
Bay Area Housing Authority Financial workshop, the DEI training, the SSC meeting, the
CHSSC meeting as an observer, met with representatives of Harmonie Park, Grosvenor and
Eden Housing regarding Phase II of the North 40; attended the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno
Police Foundation Officer’s Ball; met with several community members on various topics;
and was interviewed by KCAT Producers Network Senior Moments.
Manager Matters
- Announced the Housing Element Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, March 16 to
review the revised draft of the Housing Element.
- Announced the Library will be holding a discussion on climate change with an equity lense
on Wednesday, March 8, and a discussion on factory farming on March 20.
- Announced the Town Manager’s Office will bring forward the draft DEI plan to all Boards,
Commissions and Committees to receive input.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Draft Minutes of the February 21, 2023 Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Draft Minutes of the February 23, 2023 Town Council Joint meeting of the Arts
and Culture Commission, the Building Board of Appeals, the Community Health And Senior
Services Commission, the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission, the Finance
Commission, the General Plan Committee, the Historic Preservation Committee, the
Housing Element Advisory Board, the Library Board, Parks Commission, the Personnel
Board, the Planning Commission, the Senior Services Committee, and the Youth
Commission.
3. Approve the Proposed Shannon Road Litigation Settlement and Release Agreements with
the County of Santa Clara, Graniterock Construction, and Uretek; and Approve Revenue and
Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $1,565,000 to Recognize the Settlement
Proceeds and Authorize Spending for the Shannon Road Repair Capital Project (411-811-
008).
4. Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the Termination of the Local Emergency Caused by the
COVID-19 Pandemic. RESOLUTION 2023-011
5. Designate the Town’s Agents by Title to Obtain Federal and/or State Financial Assistance
Through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
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Consent Items – continued
6. Annual Street Repair and Resurfacing Project (CIP No. 811-9901):
a. Approve the Plans and Specifications;
b. Authorize Advertising the Project for Bid;
c. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Transfer in an Amount of $158,590 from Available
Funds in CIP #813-0239;
d. Authorize a Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $143,713 to
Recognize Receiving and Expending Funds from San José Water Company; and
e. Authorize a Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $55,545 to
Recognize Receiving and Expending Funds from West Valley Sanitation District.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to approve items 1-6. Seconded by Council
Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ali Miano, Los Gatos Ani-Racism Coalition
- Commented on a letter submitted by Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark and provided
supportive remarks.
Jeff Suzuki, Los Gatos Ani-Racism Coalition
- Commented on the censure of Planning Commissioner Clark and requested Council
reconsider their decision.
Joanne Rodgers
- Commented on concerns with Planning Commissioner Clark and requested Council
Member Moore recuse himself on any matter that involving Commissioner Clark.
Lee Fagot
- Commented on new Below Market Rate (BMR) rental units in Los Gatos for the “missing
middle.”
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Introduce an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, by Title Only,
Amending Planned Development Ordinance 2172 Relative to the Maximum Residence Size
Allowed on Lot 14 and the Maximum Average Residence Size Allowed in the Shannon Valley
Ranch Subdivision and Repealing Ordinance 2172 for the Shannon Valley Ranch Subdivision
at Shannon and Hicks Roads (Shannon Oaks and Mountain Laurel Lanes) on Property Zoned
HR-5:PD. APN: 567-24-023. This Request for Modification of a Planned Development
Ordinance is not Considered a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Planned Development Ordinance Application PD-22-001. Location: 300 Mountain Laurel
Lane. PROPERTY OWNER: Bright Smile Dental Office Defined Benefit Plan. APPLICANT:
Kunling Wu, Trustee.
Sean Mullin, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor Ristow, Council Member Hudes, and Council Member Moore disclosed they visited the
site.
The applicant’s representative provided opening comments.
Opened public comment.
Chad Seiler, Shannon Valley Ranch Homeowners Association
- Commented on safety and aesthetic concerns and posed questions for the development
team.
Closed public comment.
The applicant provided closing comments.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to introduce an Ordinance of the Town Council
of the Town of Los Gatos by title only, amending Planned Development Ordinance
2172 relative to the maximum residence size allowed on Lot 14 and the maximum
average residence size allowed in the Shannon Valley Ranch subdivision and
repealing Ordinance 2172 for the Shannon Valley Ranch subdivision at Shannon and
Hicks Roads. Seconded by Vice Mayor Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
8. Discuss and Provide Direction on Possible Modifications to Regulations Adopted in
Response to Senate Bill 9 for Urban Lot Split and Two-Unit Housing Development
Applications. Location: Town-wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
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Other Business Item #8 – continued
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 Moore to direct staff to wait for further guidance from
the State on SB9 regarding High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Seconded by Mayor
Ristow.
Council discussed the item. Mayor Ristow withdrew her second. Council Member
Moore amended the motion to: direct staff to monitor HCD direction on SB9 and
return to Council within the next year with an update on the Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone portion of SB9. Seconded: Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion 3-2, Vice Mayor Badame and Council Member Hudes voted no.
Recess 8:29 p.m.
Reconvene 8:40 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. Discuss and Provide Direction on the Senior Roadmap, Including:
a. Identify Specific “Core Senior Services” to be Provided by Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation
with the Funding of $225,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24;
b. Focus Community Efforts Towards Establishing a Potential 501c(3) for Fundraising for
Ongoing Senior Services Expenditures and/or a Future Renovation/Rebuild of the Adult
Recreation Center;
c. Refer the Transportation Year One Action Items to the Complete Streets and
Transportation Commission for Consideration and Addition to its Work Plan for 2023;
d. Defer the Housing Year One Action Items for Future Council Discussion and Direction
After the Certification of the Housing Element;
e. Recognize the Recent Accomplishments of the Community Health and Senior Services
Commission (CHSSC), Discuss the Capacity of CHSSC, and Identify Specific Year One
Priorities from the Roadmap for the CHSSC 2023 Work Plan;
f. Determine Other Specific One Year Action Items from the Roadmap; and
g. Thank the Senior Services Committee (SSC) Members for Their Service to the Town,
Encourage the Members to Stay Engaged with Roadmap Implementation as Active
Community Members with the CHSSC, and Sunset the SSC.
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Other Business Item #9 – continued
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Jeffrey Blum, Community Health and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC) Chair
- Commented in support of sunsetting the Senior Services Committee; stated the CHSSC is
prepared to implement the roadmap; requested the ability for non-residents to serve on
CHSSC subcommittees; and requested Council consider expanding the CHSSC.
Elenor Yick, CHSSC Member
- Commented on the recent allocation of funds to support Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation
(LGS Rec), and requested Council consider allocating additional funds to the LGS Rec 55+
program and compile a list of available of senior housing.
Dick Konrad, CHSSC Member
- Commented on the CHSSC accomplishments report submitted last year and believes it is
possible for LGS Recreation to continue the 55+ program at the same level using their own
initiatives.
Tom Picraux
- Requested Council consider adding Los Gatos Commons Community Gardens project as a
core service under the roadmap and commented on the partnership between CHSSC and
LGS Recreation 55+ program.
Lisanne Kennedy, Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation
- Commented on the programs offered by Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation, the levels of
service provided, and a case manager role.
Ali Miano, Complete Streets and Transportation Member
- Thanked the Senior Service Committee for their work and hope to work with them in the
future.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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Other Business Item #9 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to direct the Community Health and Senior
Services Commission to meet with Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation to review their
proposal and the actual activities schedule that can be found in print and the list of
services in Exhibit F of the 2009 lease agreement, and make recommendations to
the Council for services not to exceed $225,000 over 12 months with the goal of
continuing services at the current level. Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to focus community efforts towards establishing a
potential 501c(3) for fundraising for ongoing senior services expenditures and/or a
future renovation/rebuild of the Adult Recreation Center and that the 501c(3)
remain legally, financially, and administratively separate from the Town. Seconded
by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Ristow to refer the transportation year-one action items to the
Complete Streets and Transportation Commission (CSTC) and direct the CSTC to
return to the Council on April 18, 2023 for a discussion of what is in their bandwidth.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to defer the housing year-one action items for
future Council discussion and direction after the certification of the Housing Element
and to prioritize the creation of a senior housing inventory immediately or soon
after the certification. Seconded by Council Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to recognize the recent accomplishments of the
Community Health and Senior Services (CHSSC), identify year-one priorities from the
Roadmap for the CHSSC workplan which encompass all the priorities set forth by the
Senior Services Roadmap gameplan as listed in Attachment 6 of the staff report with
the ability to make changes. AMENDMENT: add one Council liaison to the CHSSC
and direct the Town Attorney to explore options to create subcommittees that have
non-resident members. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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Other Business Item #9 – continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to include a community garden in the year-one
action items with coordination between the Roadmap and the Parks Commission to
help move it forward. Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to thank the Senior Services Committee,
encourage the members to stay engaged, and sunset the Senior Services Committee.
Seconded by Council Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk