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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 09/05/2023 ITEM NO: 1
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting – Study Session
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting in person and utilizing
teleconferencing means on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes,
Council Member Rob Moore, Council Member Rob Rennie (participating remotely under the
Brown Act).
Absent: None
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (ONLY ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA)
Jan Schwartz, New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
- Commented on acquiring directional signs for NUMU, including the use of temporary signs.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Receive and Discuss Information Regarding a Recommended Update to the Town’s Sign
Ordinance Provisions Regarding Temporary Signs and Provide Direction to the Town
Attorney.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to conduct research on similar surrounding
jurisdictions as to what physical type, height, and size of temporary signs are
allowed. AMENDMENT: direct staff to contact the real estate community to receive
feedback. Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to direct staff to educate businesses regarding A-
frame signs, conduct gentle enforcement starting with issuing warnings before
issuing citations, and come back with feedback from the downtown community.
Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk