M01-24-23 Strategic Priorities SettingTOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council - Special Meeting
January 24, 2023
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting in -person and utilizing
teleconferencing means on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Strategic
Priorities.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:01 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
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Affirm and/or Refine Existing Strategic Priorities and Determine the Priorities for New
Ordinance.
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, provided the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Shai Vankat, Plant -Based Advocates
- Commented in support of the Town funding plant -based diet programs.
Nancy Rollett, Executive Director of Los Gatos Saratoga -Recreation
- Commented on the Los Gatos Saratoga -Recreation programs and requested lease
abatement.
Ami Davis, Executive Director of NUMU
- Commented on NUMU's programs and requested the Town reduce their rentto one dollar
a year.
Blake Thornberry
- Commented in support of bicycle and pedestrian improvements and requested Council
consider traffic safety as a strategic priority.
Lisanne Kennedy, Recreation Coordinator of the 55+ program Los Gatos -Saratoga Recreation
(LGS Rec)
- Commented on the 55+program and requested Council allocate funds for this program.
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DATE: January 24, 2023
Other Business Item #1—continued
Maureen Heath, Senior Services Committee Member
- Commented on older adult services in Los Gatos and requested Council continuing to
prioritize older adult support.
Joe Musser
- Requested the Town provide a warming and cooling shelter for homeless residents.
Alysia Heyer
- Requested the Town provide a homeless shelter and showers.
Tim O'Rorke, St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Mary's
- Commented in support of the Town providing a warming and cooling shelter for homeless
residents.
Peter Hertan
- Commented in support of updating and supplementing emergency preparedness
technology and Emergency Operation Centers.
Rob Stump
- Commented in support of prioritizing emergency communication, emergency evacuation,
roadside fuel reduction, and requested the Town re-establish the Ad Hoc Wildfire
Committee.
Kylie Clarke, West Valley Community Services
- Commented on the unhoused and requested the Council add homelessness as a strategic
priority.
Ed Losawiki
- Commented on the unhoused and requested the Town provide a warming center for
homeless residents.
Steve Hall
- Commented on the needs and safety for the unhoused and requested this be a strategic
initiative.
Jan Schwartz, President of the Board of NUMU
- Commented on the NUMU programs and requested the Town reduce their rent to one
dollar a year.
Dick Konrad, Senior Service Committee (SSC)
- Commented on senior services in the community and requested the Council continuing to
prioritize senior services.
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Other Business Item #1—continued
Tylor Taylor, Board Member of KCAT
- Commented on the Producers Network program and requested the Council consider an
ordinance to allow for bingo permits.
Katrina Brinkman
- Commented on traffic concerns on Blossom Hill Road and in the Belgatos neighborhood.
Karen Rubio, Plant -Based Advocates
- Commented on concerns with the production of meat and dairy and requested Council make
plant -based diet education programs a priority.
Lisa Wade, Plant -Based Advocates
- Commented on plant -based diet education and requested Council make it a propriety.
Nate Vandegrift
- Commented on the damage of fallen trees and requested the Council prioritize the removal
and ban of eucalyptus trees.
Maureen Cappon-Javey, NUMU Board Member
- Commented on NUMU's programs and requested the Town remove the rent requirement.
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- Commented on the unhoused, the need for a shelter, and requested the Council add
homelessness to the priorities.
Kelly Masini
- Commented on improving traffic safety at Blossom Hill between Leigh and Harwood.
Tom Picraux
- Commented on the Senior Services Committee Roadmap and would like the Town to
continue its support.
James Rojas
- Commented on the tobacco ordinance and requested assistance with enforcing the flavored
tobacco ban.
Jessica Matthew
- Commented on prioritizing affordable housing and services to unhoused residents.
Ali Miano
- Commented on prioritizing affordable housing and improved public transportation.
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Other Business Item #1—continued
Melissa Toren, KCAT Executive Director
- Commented on the KCAT partnership with the Town for the Producer's Network program
and requested $100,000 to fulfill the plan.
Zachary Benitez, KCAT Producer's Network
- Commented on the Producer's Network and requested funds to continue the program.
Joni Russell, KCAT Producer's Network
- Commented on the Producer's Network and requested funds to continue the program.
Jim Foley, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Board President
- Commented on the Chamber of Commerce priorities and is looking forward to collaborating
with the Town.
Sarah Chaffin
- Commented on prioritizing affordable housing.
Susan Fenton, KCAT Producer's Network
- Commented on the Producer's Network and requested funds to continue the program.
Umar Ellahie, KCAT Board Member
- Commented on the Producer's Network and requested funds to continue the program.
Joseph Enz
- Commented in support of unhoused residents and emergency preparedness.
Closed public comment.
Recess 8:46 p.m.
Reconvene 8:58 p.m.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, provided information on the Ordinance priorities.
Council discussed the item.
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DATE: January 24, 2023
Other Business Item #1—continued
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to prioritize the order of the ordinances as
recommended by the Town Attorney with the following modifications: move the E-
Bike ordinance to priority number 6, consider the comments of Council Member
Hudes to be sensitive regarding item number 1 (Amendment to the Town's
Concealed Carry Weapons Ordinance and Adoption of "Sensitive Places" Ordinance),
and add a Bingo permit ordinance as priority number 15. The motion included
granting the Town Attorney the discretion to move an item up if it can be done
quickly. Seconded by Council Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passes unanimously.
The Town Council discussed the Strategic Priorities, generally affirming the existing priorities
and making the following modifications:
Safety:
• Amend Vegetation Management to Vegetation and Hazardous Tree Management
• Amend EOC Readiness & Emergency Plan Development to add Communications
Prudent Financial Management:
• Replace New Revenue Opportunities with:
o Develop a Five -Year Structurally Balanced and Sustainable Operating Forecast
• Explore New Revenue Opportunities
• Cure Forecasted Structural Deficit
o Develop a Five -Year Full Funded Capital Plan
Quality of Life:
• Modify Senior Road Map to Adopt a Senior Road Map
• Delete the completed items: Dittos Lane Affordable Housing and Objective Standards
• Add: Streamline Permitting Process
• Modify Affordable Housing to Affordable Housing Partnerships
• Add: Work with Town Partners to Support the Needs of Unhoused Residents
• Add: Redefine Town Commissions in Alignment with Strategic Priorities
Traffic and Transportation:
• Add: Traffic Calming/Safety for All Users
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk