Staff Report. Adopt Social Host
PREPARED BY: Bridgette Falconio
Administrative Technician
Reviewed by: Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 08/15/2023 ITEM NO: 7
DATE: August 9, 2023
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance Titled “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos Amending Section 18.30.040, ‘Penalties for Violations,’ of Division
1, Article III, of Chapter 18 of the Town Code, ‘Social Host Ordinance’."
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance titled “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
Amending Section 18.30.040, ‘Penalties for Violations,’ of Division 1, Article III, of Chapter 18 of
the Town Code, ‘Social Host Ordinance’."
BACKGROUND:
At its regular meeting of August 1, 2023, the Town Council held a public hearing to consider the
introduction of an Ordinance titled, “An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos Amending Section 18.30.040, ‘Penalties for Violations,’ of Division 1, Article III, of Chapter
18 of the Town Code, ‘Social Host Ordinance’." The Town Council voted 5-0 to approve the
introduction of this ordinance. The ordinance becomes effective 30 days after the adoption
date.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends Town Council adopt the Ordinance titled, “Ordinance Amending Section
18.30.040, ‘Penalties for Violations,’ of Division 1, Article III, of Chapter 18 of the Town Code,
‘Social Host Ordinance’."
PAGE 2 OF 2 SUBJECT: Amendment to Social Host Ordinance DATE: August 9, 2023
COORDINATION:
This report was prepared by the Town Attorney in collaboration with the Police Department
and Town Manager.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the ordinance has no fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The proposed ordinance is not a project subject to CEQA, because it can be seen with certainty
that it will not have a significant impact on the physical environment.
Attachments:
1. Draft Social Host Ordinance