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How to participate: The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the
public process, which is the cornerstone of democracy. If you wish to speak to an item on the
agenda, please follow the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. If you wish to speak
to an item NOT on the agenda, you may do so during the “Verbal Communications” period, by
following the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. The time allocated to speakers
may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting.
Effective Proceedings: The purpose of the Town Council meeting is to conduct the business of the
community in an effective and efficient manner. For the benefit of the community, the Town of Los
Gatos asks that you follow the Town’s meeting guidelines while attending Town Council meetings
and treat everyone with respect and dignity. This is done by following meeting guidelines set forth
in State law and in the Town Code. Disruptive conduct is not tolerated, including but not limited
to: addressing the Town Council without first being recognized; interrupting speakers, Town
Council or Town staff; continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired; failing to relinquish
the podium when directed to do so; and repetitiously addressing the same subject.
Deadlines for Public Comment and Presentations are as follows:
• Persons wishing to make an audio/visual presentation on any agenda item must submit the
presentation electronically, either in person or via email, to the Clerk’s Office no later than
3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting.
• Persons wishing to submit written comments to be included in the materials provided to Town
Council must provide the comments as follows:
o For inclusion in the regular packet: by 11:00 a.m. the Thursday before the Council meeting
o For inclusion in any Addendum: by 11:00 a.m. the Monday before the Council meeting
o For inclusion in any Desk Item: by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the Council Meeting
TOWN OF LOS GATOS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL: CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
DECEMBER 19, 2023
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE AT TOWN HALL
5:15 PM
Mary Badame, Mayor
Matthew Hudes, Vice Mayor
Rob Moore, Council Member
Rob Rennie, Council Member
Maria Ristow, Council Member
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING,
PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK DEPARTMENT AT (408) 354-6834. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE TOWN
TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING [28 CFR §35.102-35.104]
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5:15 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in-person in the Town Manager’s Office at 110 E. Main
Street and virtually through the Zoom webinar application (log-in information provided below).
Members of the public may provide comments during the Verbal Communications portion of the
agenda in-person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed
below.
PARTICIPATION
To provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting:
• Zoom: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join:
https://losgatosca-
gov.zoom.us/j/85119523255?pwd=S2LMAIVdCjG1tcLgQBkrLjNkjeP6lQ.g5IZm_61t7QIQcqM
Passcode: 139695. You can also type in 851 1952 3255 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the
Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join.
• Via Telephone: Dial: 636 651 0008 or 877 336 1839 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 1052180
o If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand.
• In-Person: If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, you may do so during the “Verbal
Communications” period. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the
Town Council meeting.
When called to speak, you may be asked to provide your full name and your town/city of residence.
This identifying information is optional and not a requirement for participation. Please limit your
comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Mayor may decide.
If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to Clerk@losgatosca.gov the subject
line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment). Comments
received by 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting will be reviewed and distributed before the
meeting. All comments received will become part of the record.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVE REMOTE PARTICIPATION (This item is listed on the agenda in the event there is an
emergency circumstance requiring a Council Member to participate remotely under AB 2449
(Government Code 54953)).
TOWN OF LOS GATOS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL: CLOSED SESSION AGENDA DECEMBER 19, 2023 110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE AT TOWN HALL
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may address the Town Council only on the
Closed Session items. Remarks shall be limited to three minutes or such time authorized by the
Mayor.)
THE TOWN WILL MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to subsection (e)(3) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 case. (E-
mail from Ben Eilenberg threatening litigation is available in the Town Attorney’s office.)
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT