Staff Report. Draft Proposed CIP Budget for FY2022-23 - 2026-27
PREPARED BY: Nicolle Burnham
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: Finance Director, Planning Manager, and Community Development Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6872
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/26/2023
ITEM NO: 4
DATE: April 21, 2023
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years
2023/24 - 2027/28.
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the draft Proposed Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Years (FY) 2023/24 – 2027/28 (Exhibit 1).
CEQA:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment. Any effects on the environmental will be evaluated, as applicable, at each
individual project level, and the recommended action does not constitute approvals of any
specific project in the CIP.
FINDINGS:
▪ As required, pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, this project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3).
▪ That the projects in the draft Proposed FY 2023/24 – 2027/28 CIP Budget are consistent
with the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and Hillside Specific
Plan.
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 –
2027/28
DATE: April 21, 2023
ACTION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the draft Proposed CIP Budget
for FY 2023/24 – 2027/28.
DISCUSSION:
Section 65401 of the Government Code requires that when a town or city has adopted a
General Plan, a list of the proposed public works projects recommended for planning, initiation ,
or construction during the ensuing fiscal year be classified into a coordinated program and
submitted to the Planning Commission for review for conformity with the adopted General Plan
or parts thereof. The findings for conformity would then be reported to the Town Council.
A capital improvement project includes design, construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or non -
routine maintenance that generally costs $25,000 or more with a minimum useful life of five
years. The CIP Budget is evaluated annually to ensure funding of critical priority projects
related to public streets, parks, facilities, and other Town infrastructure to support the current
needs of the Los Gatos community. The CIP Budget also reflects realistic revenue sources and
use of funds for capital projects for upcoming fiscal years. Funding sources include General
Fund Appropriated Reserve, Gas Tax, Measure B, Traffic Mitigation Funds, Storm Basin Funds,
and Grant Funds. The Town continues its efforts to secure reliable ongoing sources of revenue
for the CIP.
The draft Proposed FY 2023/24 – 2027/28 CIP Budget includes projects under the Street
Program that support and implement the General Plan’s goals and policies of the Mobility,
Environmental and Sustainability, Hazards and Safety, and Public Facilities, Services, and
Infrastructure Elements. Examples of Street Program projects include the annual Street Repair
and Resurfacing; Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge; Winchester Boulevard Complete
Streets; and Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements. All projects cited improve the condition and
safety of the Town roadways; install safe pedestrian and bikeway facilities; and promote
alternate modes of transportation, which ultimately support the goal of greenhouse gas (GHG)
reduction.
The Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element goals and policies of the General Plan are
implemented through the project scopes of the Los Gatos Creek Trail to Highway 9 Trailhead
Connector Project; Open Space Trail Upgrades; Pinehurst Community Garden; and through
other capital maintenance projects to ensure that Town parks and open spaces remain in good
condition. The Town will also move forward with the construction of the Oak Meadow
Bandstand Area Improvements this year, largely funded through the S tate Proposition 68 grant
program administrated by the State Department of Parks and Recreation.
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 –
2027/28
DATE: April 21, 2023
DISCUSSION (continued):
The Town’s Environment and Sustainability Element goals and policies are being implemented
through a variety of CIP projects such as the Annual Storm Drain Improvement Project ;
Stormwater System – Pollution Prevention Compliance; Battery Power Supply – Library; and
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program. As mentioned earlier, many of the projects
under the Street Program contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions by improving Town
roadway infrastructure for multi-modal or active transportation and getting people out of their
cars.
Safety is the most important factor for prioritizing CIP projects. The goals and policies of the
Hazards and Safety Element are being implemented through projects, including Vegetation
Management and Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction to prevent wildfires ; various Street Program
projects including Blossom Hill Road Traffic Safety and Traffic Calming Projects to improve
safety of Town roadways; and Measure B Education and Encouragement to promote safety
programs to Town schools.
The Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element goals and policies promote good
programs and services for the youth and seniors, including ensuring safety for children biking
and walking and improving mobility and access for seniors. The CIP projects such as the ADA
Transition Plan and Local Road Safety Plan will set the course for long-term infrastructure plans
to remove accessibility barriers and address roadway safety for students biking and walking to
schools. Furthermore, the Parks Playground Fibar and various other Park Program projects
would continue to maintain the Town’s recreational and outdoor facilities for the Town youth
and seniors to safely enjoy.
For any questions related to the projects in the draft Proposed FY 202 3/24 – 2027/28 CIP
Budget document, Parks and Public Works Department staff will be available to answer any
questions at the meeting. The scope of the Planning Commission’s review is to determine that
the draft Proposed CIP is consistent with the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright
Specific Plan, and Hillside Specific Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
At this time, the Town has not received any public comment.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Town Council is tentatively scheduled to consider the draft Proposed CIP on May 16, 2023.
For the reasons stated above, staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the
following actions:
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 –
2027/28
DATE: April 21, 2023
RECOMMENDATION (continued):
1. Find that the project is Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3);
2. Find that the potential projects in the 2023/24 – 2027/28 draft Proposed CIP are
consistent with the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and
Hillside Specific Plan; and
3. Forward a recommendation of approval of the 2023/24 – 2027/28 draft Proposed CIP to
the Town Council.
EXHIBIT:
1. Draft Proposed CIP Budget for FY 2023/24 – 2027/28 (Available on Town’s website at
www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33446/FY-2023-2024-Proposed-CIP-Budget)