09 Staff Report.CIP 2024 w attachments
PREPARED BY: Nicolle Burnham
Parks and Public Works Director
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Finance Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 02/06/2024 ITEM NO: 8
DATE: January 26, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Receive a Status Report on Capital Improvement Projects and Provide
Direction for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 – 2028/29 Priorities
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a status report on Capital Improvement Projects and provide direction for Fiscal Year
2024/25 – 2028/29 priorities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Town of Los Gatos Capital Improvement Plan currently includes 63 funded projects. Eleven
of these are ongoing projects that receive annual funding with work completed each year to
ensure high quality infrastructure. The remaining 52 are one-time projects that are specialized
improvements or upgrades.
This report provides the status of current projects and proposes the following potential
priorities for Town Council direction:
1. Continue to fund the ongoing projects (see Table 2), consider additional funding for the
ADA compliance work, and restore Annual Restriping Projects.
2. Increase funding as available for six existing one-time projects (see Table 3).
3. Consider two new projects at the Town’s Parks and Public Works Yard that are critical to
operations and consider an increasing the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) goal from 75
to 78.
4. Direct staff on how to prioritize implementation of five potential new projects.
Council’s direction will inform the development of a proposed five-year Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP).
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BACKGROUND:
The Town of Los Gatos Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) supports the safe and efficient operation
and management of Town-owned infrastructure and assets. Town-owned assets include 17
park and open space areas that total 223 acres, nine miles of trail, 113 miles of roadways (236
lane miles), 576,000 linear feet of sidewalks, 31 traffic signals, 2,100 street lights, 12 public
buildings totaling 139,373 square feet, and 23 surface parking lots (including lots in parks), and
one underground parking structure. These major assets are supported by ancillary assets like
restroom buildings (five total), storm drainage systems, retaining walls, and traffic signs.
Each year, staff evaluates projects for inclusion in the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and
makes recommendations to add or delete projects and/or increase funding for certain projects.
Capital Projects are allocated by Programs and Project Types as noted in Table 1.
Table 1. List of CIP Programs and Project Types
Program Name Project Type
Streets Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing
Street Repairs, Maintenance and Safety
Street Improvements
Bridges
Parks and Trails Parks
Trails
Public Facilities Town Infrastructure
Equipment
The purpose of this report is to provide Town Council the opportunity to review the status of
existing projects and provide direction for potential new projects should funding be available.
Council’s direction will inform the development a proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
The current funding status of projects in the current CIP and spending through December 31,
2023 is presented in Attachment 1.
In preparing the CIP, consideration is given to the amount of funding available and/or
anticipated from a variety of various funding sources – Measure G, Construction Impact Fees,
Gas Tax, Utility Undergrounding Fees, Refuse Vehicle Impact Fees, Measure B, Traffic Mitigation
Fees, Storm Drainage Fees, Grant Funds and, when available, the General Fund Special/Capital
Projects Reserve. The availability of funding from these sources varies from year to year. Many
of these have specific dedicated uses and so must be applied to specific projects (e.g., roadway
resurfacing or storm drainage improvements).
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BACKGROUND (continued):
Existing Capital Projects
Capital projects as presented in the CIP are either ongoing with funding added annually, or one-
time projects that have a specific scope with a start and end date. Table 2 lists the current
ongoing annually funded capital projects.
Table 2. Ongoing and Annually Funded Capital Projects (2023/24 – 2027/28 CIP)
Project Name Project No. Funding Program Project
Purpose1
Street Repair & Resurfacing
811-9901 /
811-9903 Streets 1,2,3,5
Unanticipated Repairs - Annual 811-9904 Streets 1,4
Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction 812-0130 Streets 1,5
Measure B Education & Encouragement 812-0134 Streets 1,2,3
Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Maintenance 813-9921 Streets 1,3,4
Retaining Wall + Guardrails Repairs 815-9930 Streets 1,2,3,5
Annual Storm Drain Improvement Project 816-0420 Streets 1,3,4,5
Town Beautification 821-2002 Public Facilities 3,5
Annual ADA Compliance Work 821-2013 Public Facilities 1,3,4,5
Parks Playground Fibar Project (Bi-Annual) 831-4605 Parks and Trails 1,3,4
Vegetation Management Town-wide 832-4508 Parks and Trails 1,5
Notes: 1. Project Purposes are: (1) Safety, (2) Traffic/Transportation, (3) Quality of Life, (4) Regulatory or Legal
Mandate, (5) Effective Management of Existing Assets and (6) Improvement
In addition to the 11 ongoing annually funded projects, the current capital plan includes 52 one-
time projects. While these one-time projects may span numerous years, the project is still
considered one-time in that it has a specific starting and ending point. Attachment 2 provides
the list of these projects and their status. Some of these one-time projects are noted as being
on hold at the present time. This is attributed to a vacancy in the lead Engineering position on
the Capital Projects delivery team, and the need to address specific issues on other projects in
2023. The Shannon Road (Diduca Way to Santa Rosa) lane closure in August 2023 and
subsequent temporary repair in December 2023 is an example of the issues that required
attention of the Engineering Team.
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BACKGROUND (continued):
Staff expects to close the following projects before the end of the 2023/24 fiscal year:
• Traffic Signal Modernization (Project No. 813-0227)
• Storm Related Repairs (Project No. 813-0243)
• Downtown Parking Lots Seal coat & Restriping (Project No. 817-0705)
• Downtown Restroom Feasibility Study (Project No. 821-2011)
• Adult Recreation Center - HVAC Unit Replacement (Project No. 821-2207)
• HVAC Improvements – POB (Project No. 821-2403)
• ADA Upgrade Public Restrooms - Adult Recreation Center (Project No. 821-2601)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan project (Project No. 812-0129)
• Losal Road Safety Plan (Project No. 812-0132)
• Winchester Boulevard Complete Streets Final Design (Project No. 813-0238)
Additional projects may be closed depending on work progress through Spring 2024. Staff is
proposing to close the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan project (Project No.
812-0129) and increase funding in the annual and ongoing category (Project No. 821-2013) to
support compliance work.
DISCUSSION:
In considering funding priorities for the CIP, staff follows the guidance provided by various
Town documents, including: Council Strategic Priorities, General Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan, Pavement Management Program, Stormwater Master Plan, Facilities Condition
Assessments, the ADA Transition Plan, and legislative mandates. Project ideas and needs are
also identified from field observations by Town staff, input from residents, and ideas from Town
Commissions.
For this discussion and to provide insight into the considerations for CIP recommendations,
projects are presented and discussed in four categories:
1) Ongoing and Annually Funded Projects;
2) Underfunded Existing One-Time Projects;
3) Infrastructure Backlog Items;
4) Other Projects for Consideration; and
5) Los Gatos Theater.
With this current report staff is not recommending specific funding allocations as these will be
dependent on the budget forecast, which is anticipated to be reviewed by Town Council at the
February 20, 2024 meeting. Once accepted by Council, staff will recommend funding
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DISCUSSION (continued):
allocations across the priority projects identified through the direction provided for this current
item.
Ongoing and Annually Funded Projects
Each of the ongoing projects noted in Table 2 support various identified strategic initiatives of
the Town, such as quality public infrastructure, safety for all modes of travel (motorist, cyclist,
and pedestrian), and playground safety. Staff is recommending that these project categories
continue to be funded annually. Staff recommends that consideration given to increasing the
level of funding for the ADA compliance work. Additional funding would support
implementation of improvements and the required ongoing management of the database that
tracks the Town’s ADA compliance efforts.
It is also recommended that one new category be added/restored: Annual Street Restriping.
The ongoing and annually funded Annual Street Restriping project (formerly Project No. 811-
9902) was eliminated in the 2023/24 CIP. This change was made because this work can often
be combined with the Annual Street Resurfacing Project (Project No. 811-9901). However,
during this year, it became clear that having a separate funding source would provide flexibility
in executing one-off street restriping projects that are sometimes needed. For example,
restriping crosswalks can often be needed at times and in locations that do not coincide with
the Annual Street Resurfacing Project.
Underfunded Existing One-Time Projects
Consistent with past Council direction, this review of capital projects identifies opportunities to
provide additional funding for underfunded projects already in progress to help move them
forward to completion. Given the progress on projects in 2023/24, staff is recommending
funding increases on a very limited number of projects as presented in Table 3. If Council
wishes to add funding to these projects, the actual amount of funding to be added will be
determined based on available capital funding and will be included as part of the proposed five-
year Capital Improvement Plan.
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DISCUSSION (continued):
Table 3. Staff Recommended Priorities for Additional Funding to Existing One-Time Projects
Project Name Project No. Funding
Program
Project
Purpose1
Past Funding
(From
Attachment 1)
Estimated
Additional
Funding
Required2
Rationale for Additional
Funding
Shannon Road
Repair
(Stabilization)
811-0008 Streets 1,2,3,5,6 $4,517,943 $130,000 Anticipated property acquisition
costs
Hwy 17/9
Interchange and
Capacity
Improvements - Hwy 17 Congestion
Relief Project (@ SR
9)
813-0237 Streets 1,2,3,6 $3,867,000 $8,600,000 Estimated Town match $11M
required. Existing CIP proposes
$800,000 per year starting in
2025/26.
Highway 17 Bicycle
& Pedestrian Bridge
- Design
818-0803 Streets 1,2,3,6 $3,786,885 $6,322,156 Past allocations funded design.
Project design to be complete in
2024. Matching funds for
construction grants will be
needed.
Civic Center
Plumbing Repair
821-2120 Public
Facilities
5 $40,000 $120,000 Existing funding is inadequate
for the level of work required.
Staff suggests additional modest
funding per year over the next
four years.
Town Plaza Turf
Repair
831-4202 Parks and
Trails
3,5,6 $42,000 $40,000 Existing funding is not adequate
to complete meaningful improvements to address root
intrusion and grass impacts.
Creekside Park Turf
Replacement
831-4404 Parks and
Trails
1, 5 $500,000 $500,000 Existing funding covers portion
of the cost. Community group
may fund up to $200,000
Notes:
1. Project Purposes are: (1) Safety, (2) Traffic/Transportation, (3) Quality of Life, (4) Regulatory or Legal Mandate,
(5) Effective Management of Existing Assets and (6) Improvement.
2. Preliminary opinion of needs over the life of the project. Funding for some projects may be spread over multiple
years.
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DISCUSSION (continued):
Infrastructure Backlog Items
When considering new projects for future funding, staff continues to consider the project needs
that were identified in the CIP report presented as Item 13 in the Town Council meeting of
March 1, 2022. Needs that were identified in March 2022 included:
Facilities Needs: Facility assessments were completed in 2022 for all Town-owned facilities and
deficiencies were identified. While the total 15-year funding need for facilities was estimated
to be $19,957,500, five buildings represented 84.5% of that cost: Adult Recreation Center
($2,051,500), Civic Center ($6,424,000), Library ($1,620,000), Police Operations Building (POB)
($1,492,500), and the Theatre ($5,274,500). Minor improvements (characterized as less than
$1 million per building 15 years) were identified at park restrooms, the Parks and Public Works
Yard, and the Youth Recreation Center. Prior capital budgets addressed facilities related needs
and these improvements are currently underway. Notably, there is some overlap between
these costs and the ADA Upgrade Requirements.
In spring 2024, staff will be compiling the deficiencies noted in these assessments and working
to develop a long-term capital plan for the Town’s buildings. In the meantime, certain critical
needs have been identified that staff recommends considering for priority:
• Replacing the Transfer Switch and Generator at the PPW Yard: The transfer switch was
recommended for replacement in early 2023. These components are outdated. In
danger of failing, and replacement parts are no longer available for them. If the PPW
Yard loses power, then numerous PPW operations would cease, as would the Town’s
ability to fuel vehicles at the service yard.
• Improvements to the Fleet Servicing Bays: The Town employs 1.5 FTE mechanics to
manage the more than 80 vehicles in its fleet, making efficiency critical to maintaining
operations. The current fleet bay is too small for certain larger vehicles that the Town
owns. When these vehicles are being repaired the bay doors to the building cannot be
secured. As such, the mechanics need to move vehicles in and out of the bay each
workday which often means reassembling vehicles, moving them to the yard, and then
having to disassemble them again the next day. Reconstructing the garage is cost
prohibitive so staff has identified a location to install a covered workspace and add
paving to allow for work to be completed on these larger vehicles without needing to
bring them into the garage. This would allow the vehicles to remain disassembled
overnight and improve the efficiency of the fleet management.
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DISCUSSION (continued):
Pavement Maintenance: In 2016, an assessment of street pavement was conducted and
revealed a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 67, on a scale of 1 (Lowest) to 100 (new
roadway). Based on this, the Town Council set a PCI goal of 75. The current PCI is 75. It is
common for the PCI goal to be increased as a goal is achieved. Therefore, the Town should be
considering an increase in PCI goal to 78. Funding of $4.4 million annually is required to achieve
that goal.
It should be noted that the pavement maintenance funding serves a dual role, whenever
possible, of enhancing crosswalks for pedestrian safety and providing bike lanes. When
planning paving projects, the design team considers necessary bicycle and pedestrian
improvements and incorporates those into the work plan each year.
Stormwater Infrastructure: In 2020, a project was created to perform Stormwater Master
Planning. While initially conceived as a Town-wide project, the funding was not adequate to
analyze drainage systems throughout the Town so a select number of systems were evaluated
and improvements were recommended. The value of those improvements were estimated at
$15M in 2020 dollars. New projects were added last year to address deficiencies in the storm
drainage system and these projects will be advanced in 2024. No new projects are proposed
for this year so staff can focus on delivering the existing projects.
Other Project for Consideration
There are certain new projects that staff recommends for consideration. These include:
• Resurfacing tennis courts at Blossom Hill Park and LaRinconada Park: Staff has been
working with Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation and the Parks and Sustainability
Commission to mitigate the impact of pickleball play at LaRinconada. Concerns
regarding noise associated with pickleball was discussed in detail at the October
meeting of the Parks Commission (now Parks and Sustainability Commission). A copy of
the staff memo on this topic is included in Attachment 3. At that meeting the
Commission recommended restriping one court at Blossom Hill Park for the dual use of
tennis and pickleball. Staff indicated this idea would be included for Council
consideration during development of the capital budget. In addition to the need for
additional pickleball courts, the courts at both parks require resurfacing. The
resurfacing of courts was proposed for the 2023/24 CIP but not funded.
• Coating the Air Force Plane at Oak Meadow Park: This work is required in accordance
with our agreement with the United States Airforce and is overdue to be completed.
The work serves to preserve the plane.
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DISCUSSION (continued):
• Blossom Hill Road Safety Improvements: The Town of Los Gatos has been awarded a
federal grant through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program to complete planning for
potential safety improvements on Blossom Hill Road from Union Avenue to Camden
Avenue. This work will be coordinated with the City of San José (CSJ). The grant
includes a requirement for a local 20% match of $160,000. Staff anticipates splitting this
match with CSJ and will pursue the appropriate agreement for this cost share. With that
cost share, the Town of Los Gatos will need to provide matching funds of at least
$80,000 for its portion.
• Townwide Parks Master Plan: The Town has 17 park and open space assets under its
control. There is no recent evaluation of these spaces, nor recent targeted engagement
with the community to determine if the available assets are meeting the Town’s needs.
In addition, with potential future residential growth, staff recommends that planning be
undertaken to ensure there are adequate park resources to meet future demands.
• Streetscape enhancements on Overlook Road between Chestnut Avenue and
Wissahickon Avenue: The recent removal of 18 eucalyptus trees caused damage to the
asphalt pathway along the road, and there are now no street trees in this location.
Residents of this area have expressed interest in having new trees planted. There is no
dedicated funding source for this work. Staff is evaluating removal of the remaining
asphalt using operating funds while the next steps of this work would need additional
funding.
• Downtown Streetscape: The existing project named Downtown Streetscape
Revitalization / Economic Recovery Efforts (Project No. 813-0235) was created with the
idea of re-visioning and reconstructing Santa Cruz Avenue from Highway 9 to Broadway.
Past funding was used to construct parklets and was augmented with American Rescue
Act Plan (ARPA) Replacement Revenue Funding. Santa Cruz Avenue will be scheduled
for repaving within the next three years as part of the annual paving project. Staff
would like direction regarding whether that should be delayed to allow for a streetscape
design should be considered to enhance the overall appearance of this road.
• Event Closure Implementation for Montebello Way: Montebello Way is heavily used for
downtown events and is regularly subject to closures from vehicular traffic. Staff has
evaluated installation of collapsible bollards across both ends of this road to make event
related closures easier to complete, and more consistent in its implementation.
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DISCUSSION (continued):
Los Gatos Theatre
The agreement for operation of the Los Gatos Theatre is intended to be self-sustaining, with
required capital improvements funded from rental payments. Operation of the theater is
entering its second year so the available funding for capital improvements is still being
evaluated. Recognizing that the Town cannot fund significant improvements until further into
the contract term, the theater operator, CineLux, funded and completed certain improvements
to ensure the quality if their guest experience and will seek reimbursement for some of these
through the agreement. In addition, CineLux has asked staff to consider funding the
replacement of seats in both auditoriums. The seat replacement will not be proposed to
Council until sufficient funding is available in the Theatre Fund to cover the approximately
$300,000 in costs but is mentioned here for information purposes.
CONCLUSION:
It is unlikely that there will be adequate capital funding available to fund all of the town’s
needs. At this time staff is seeking feedback from Town Council regarding their priorities for
allocating what funding may be available.
COORDINATION:
This memorandum was coordinated with the Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Finance
Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item provides direction regarding capital funding priorities to be considered in building the
five-year CIP for 2024/25 through 2028/29. No specific budget actions are proposed at this
time.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachments:
1.Current Funding of CIP FY 2023/24 – 2027/28
2.Status of Currently Funded One-Time Capital Projects
3.Staff Memorandum to Parks Commission dated September 28, 2023
4.Public Comment Received Prior to 11:00 AM on February 1, 2024
Current Funding of CIPFY 2023/24 ‐2027/28STREETS PROGRAM SUMMARYProject NumberProject NameFY 2018/19 ‐ 2022/23 Spending FY 2023/24 ActualsFY 2023/24 Adjusted Budget as of 12/31/2023FY 2024/25 BudgetFY 2025/26 BudgetFY 2026/27 BudgetFY 2027/28 Budget Total BudgetedReconstruction9901 Street Repair & Resurfacing12,128,469.07 2,670,467.89 7,755,984 3,243,947 3,243,947 3,243,947 3,243,947 32,860,240 9903 Pavement Rehab‐Crack Seal1,109,499.42 180,000.00 360,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 2,189,499 Maintenance‐Safety9904 Unanticipated Repairs ‐ Annual‐ ‐ 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 9930 Retaining Wall Repairs226,540.74 1,073.58 566,799 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 993,340 0008 Shannon Road Repair*433,152.13 140,577.48 4,442,912 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,876,064 0009 North 40 Traffic Mit‐ 47,976.98 ‐ ‐ 0129 ADA Transition Plan162,100.00 8,050.00 22,900 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 185,000 0130 Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction8999,809.00 340.00 1,572,191 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 2,972,000 0131 East Main Street Speed Table/Raised Crosswalk*43,700.00 ‐ 271,300 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 315,000 0132 Local Road Safety Program103,306.93 12,081.78 25,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 128,307 0133 VMT Mitigation Program134,767.04 9,354.33 115,233 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 250,000 0134 Measure B Education & Encouragement18,670.91 ‐ 119,674 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 138,345 0135 Town‐wide Speed Studies‐ ‐ 80,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 80,000 Street Improvements9921 Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Maintenance2,596,962.39 89,535.00 445,832 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 4,242,794 0218 Shannon Road Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvements*263,303.56 78,979.16 2,043,823 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,307,127 0225 Utility Undergrounding Improvements2,851.67 ‐ 299,573 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 302,425 0227 Traffic Signal Modernization1,986,927.96 38,443.75 635,333 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,622,261 0235 Downtown Streetscape Revitalization/Economic Recovery Efforts1,929,139.50 239,867.38 912,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,841,640 0237 Highway 17/9 Interchange and Capacity Improvements600,000.00 ‐ 867,000 ‐ 800,000 800,000 800,000 3,867,000 0238 Winchester Boulevard Complete Streets Final Design141,323.72 ‐ 1,734,250 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,875,574 0240 Winchester Class IV Bikeway942,061.55 ‐ 693,560 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,635,622 0241 Kennedy Sidewalk ‐ LGB To Englewood‐ ‐ 631,126 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 631,126 0242 Parking Program Implementation153,110.08 17,294.00 445,390 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 598,500 0243 Storm Related Repairs5,250.00 18,065.00 39,050 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 44,300 0414 Stormwater System ‐ Pollution Prevention Compliance22,722.11 38,746.68 265,278 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 288,000 0420 Annual Storm Drain Improvement Project291,180.75 ‐ 252,219 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 543,400 0421 Loma Street Drainage‐ ‐ 100,000 250,000 496,300 ‐ ‐ 846,300 0422 Harwood/Belridge Drainage Study‐ ‐ 100,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 100,000 0423 709 University Avenue Drainage System Replacement‐ ‐ 200,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 200,000 0424 333 University Avenue Inlet Capacity Improvements‐ ‐ 50,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 50,000 0705 Downtown Parking Lots Seal Coat & Restriping59,924.00 ‐ 15,161 10,000 ‐ 10,000 ‐ 95,085 0708 Parking Lot 4 Repair & Waterproofing199,800.00 ‐ 50,200 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 250,000 Bridges0801 Quito Road ‐ Bridge Replacement‐ ‐ 285,087 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 285,087 0803 Highway 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge ‐ Design1,083,237.92 198,652.56 3,374,064 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 4,457,302 0804 Timber Bridge Inspection‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 25,000 25,000 ‐ 50,000 Total Streets Projects25,637,810$ 3,789,506$ 28,871,439$ 4,233,947$ 5,295,247$ 4,808,947$ 4,773,947$ 73,621,337$ * Includes ARPA Replacement Revenue Funding1 of 2ATTACHMENT 1
Current Funding of CIPFY 2023/24 ‐2027/28PARK & TRAILS PROGRAM SUMMARYPrior Years Spending 2023/24 Actuals 2023/24 Budget2024/25 Budget2025/26 Budget2026/27 Budget2027/28 Budget Total BudgetedParks4007 Oak Meadow Bandstand Area Improvements22,282.42 ‐ 264,448 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 286,730 4202 Town Plaza Turf Repairs1,000.00 ‐ 27,000 15,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 43,000 4404 Creekside Park Turf Replacement*‐ ‐ 500,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 500,000 4605 Parks Playground Fibar Project29,071.20 ‐ 56,969 25,000 ‐ 25,000 ‐ 136,040 4610 Pinehurst Community Garden*14,314.20 22,524.24 270,686 100,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 385,000 Trails4503 Charter Oaks Trail Repair72,941.84 ‐ 474,891 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 547,833 4504 Open Space Trail Upgrades‐ ‐ 152,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 152,000 4505 Los Gatos Creek Trail to Highway 9 Trailhead Connector Project691,999.96 170,319.51 8,829,851 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 9,521,851 4508 Vegetation Management ‐ Town Wide244,826.23 5,391.75 102,881 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 747,707 4510Lynn Ave Pedestrian Path Design*‐ 16,017.02 190,000 100,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ 290,000 Total Parks Projects1,076,436$ 214,253$ 10,868,726$ 340,000$ 100,000$ 125,000$ 100,000$ 12,610,161$ PUBLIC FACILITIES PROGRAM SUMMARYPrior Years Spending 2023/24 Actuals 2023/24 Budget2024/25 Budget2025/26 Budget2026/27 Budget2027/28 Budget Total BudgetedInfrastructure2002 Town Beautification44,796.51 9,957.85 25,203 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 130,000 2009 Public Art Gateway Project*50,000.00 20,500.00 81,500 37,500 37,500 ‐ ‐ 206,500 2011 Downtown Restroom Feasibility Study*‐ 23,000.00 25,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 25,000 2012 Emergency Preparedness*‐ ‐ 96,780 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 96,780 2013 Annual ADA Compliance Work‐ ‐ 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000 2117 ADA Restrooms And HR Offices74,924.00 69,203.00 905,076 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 980,000 2120 Civic Center Plumbing Repair*‐ ‐ 40,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 40,000 2206 Adult Rec Ctr Floor Repr155,169.60 877.25 ‐ 155,170 2207 Adult Recreation Center HVAC195,404.34 ‐ 114,596 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 310,000 2208 ARC ‐ Interim Community Center‐ ‐ 866,281 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 866,281 2302 Building Replacement at Corporation Yard2,139,969.12 133,386.09 507,033 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,647,002 2309 Termite Abatement at Water Tower*‐ 2,100.00 24,500 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 24,500 2310 Engineering Counter Modifications*‐ ‐ 40,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 40,000 2403 HVAC Improvement ‐ POB Building8‐ ‐ 25,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 25,000 2404 POB Space Study‐ ‐ 75,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 75,000 2504 Library Improvements‐ ‐ 22,000 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 22,000 2505 Battery Power Supply ‐ Library439,466.20 100,716.20 103,534 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 543,000 2601 ADA Upgrade Public Restrooms ‐ Adult Recreation Building52,081.26 ‐ 599,898 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 651,979 Equipment6003 Town‐Wide Document Imaging Project‐ ‐ 16,990 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 16,990 6101 Enterprise Resource Planning Upgrade281,154.17 166,899.90 1,132,425 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,413,579 6103 EOC Communications Upgrade24,716.93 ‐ 25,283 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 50,000 6104It Disaster Recovery Improvements171,162.88 ‐ 28,837 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 200,000 Total Facilities Projects3,628,845$ 526,640$ 4,764,935 62,500 62,500 25,000 25,000 8,568,780 Total Capital Improvement Allocations FY23/24 through 27/2830,343,091$ 4,530,398$ 44,505,101$ 4,636,447$ 5,457,747$ 4,958,947$ 4,898,947$ 94,800,279$ * Includes ARPA Replacement Revenue Funding2 of 2
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Status of Currently Funded One‐Time Capital Projects
Project Name Project No. Funding Program Project Catgory1 Project Phase as of
12/31/23
Shannon Road Repair (Stabilization)811‐0008 Streets 1,2,3,5,6 100% Design
ADA Transition Plan 812‐0129 Streets 1,3,4,5 Close Out
E.Main Street Speed Table/Raised Crosswalk 812‐0131 Streets 1,2,3 Hold
Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)812‐0132 Streets 1,2 Complete
VMT Mitigation Program 812‐0133 Streets 2,4 95% Complete
Town‐wide Speed Studies 812‐0135 Streets 1,2,4 Hold
Shannon Road Ped & Bikeway Improvements 813‐0218 Streets 1,2,3 100% Design
Utility Undergrounding Improvements ‐ Rule 20A LGB 813‐0225 Streets 1,6 Hold
Traffic Signal Modernization 813‐0227 Streets 1,2,3,5,6 Close Out
Downtown Streetscape Revitalization / Economic
Recovery Efforts 813‐0235 Streets 3,5,6 Hold
Hwy 17/9 Interchange and Capacity Improvements ‐
Hwy 17 Congestion Relief Project (@ SR 9)813‐0237 Streets 1,2,3,6 Concept Design
Winchester Blvd. Complete Streets Final Design 813‐0238 Streets 1,2,3,6 CANCELLED
Winchester Class IV Bikeway 813‐0240 Streets 1,2,3 Close Out
Kennedy Sidewalk ‐ LGB to Englewood 813‐0241 Streets 1,2,3 Hold
Parking Program Implementation 813‐0242 Streets 3,5 Hold
Storm Related Repairs 813‐0243 Streets 1,3,5 Complete
Stormwater System ‐ Pollution Prevention
Compliance 816‐0414 Streets 4 Consultant Selection
Loma Street Drainage 816‐0421 Streets 1,5 Hold
Harwood / Belridge Drainage Study 816‐0422 Streets 3.5 Hold
709 University Avenue Drainage System Replacement 816‐0423 Streets 1,3,5 Hold
333 University Avenue Inlet Capacity Improvements 816‐0424 Streets 1,2,5 Hold
Downtown Parking Lots Seal coat & Restriping 817‐0705 Streets 2,5 Complete
Parking Lot 4 Repair & Waterproofing 817‐0708 Streets 5 Construction
Quito Road Bridge (Delivered via Town of Saratoga) 818‐0801 Streets 1,2,5,6 100% Design
Highway 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge ‐ Design 818‐0803 Streets 1,2,3,6 35% Design
Timber Bridge Inspection 821‐0804 Streets 1,2,3,4,5 Hold
Public Art Gateway 821‐2009 Public Facilities 3,6 Hold
Downtown Restroom Feasibility Study 821‐2011 Public Facilities 3,6 95% Complete
Emergency Preparedness 821‐2012 Public Facilities 1 10% Complete
ADA Restrooms and HR Offices 821‐2117 Public Facilities 3,4,5,6 100% Design
Civic Center Plumbing Repair 821‐2120 Public Facilities 5 Bidding
Adult Recreation Center ‐ HVAC Unit Replacement 821‐2207 Public Facilities 3,5 Complete
ARC ‐ Create Space 821‐2208 Public Facilities 3, 6 HOLD
Building Replacement at Corporation Yard 821‐2302 Public Facilities 5,6 Close Out
Termite Abatement at Water Tower ‐ 41 Miles
Avenue 821‐2309 Public Facilities 5 50% Complete
Engineering Counter Modifications 821‐2310 Public Facilities 3,5,6 100% Design
HVAC Improvements ‐ POB 821‐2403 Public Facilities 3,5 Complete
POB Space Study 821‐2404 Public Facilities Hold
Sound Mitigation in Library Lobby 821‐2504 Public Facilities 3,5 Concept Design
Battery Power Supply ‐ Library 821‐2505 Public Facilities 5,6 Construction
ADA Upgrade Public Restrooms ‐ Adult Recreation
Center 821‐2601 Public Facilities 3,5,6 Construction
Oak Meadow Bandstand Area Improvements 831‐4007 Parks and Trails 3,6 100% Design
Town Plaza Turf Repair 831‐4202 Parks and Trails 3,5,6 Hold
Creekside Park Turf Replacement 831‐4404 Parks and Trails Hold
Pinehurst Community Garden 831‐4610 Parks and Trails 3,5,6 Concept Design
Charter Oak Trail Improvements 832‐4503 Parks and Trails 1,3,5 Hold
Open Space Trail Upgrades 832‐4504 Parks and Trails 1,3 Hold
LGC Trail to Route 9 Trailhead Connector Project 832‐4505 Parks and Trails 1,2,3,6 Construction
Lynne Avenue Pedestrian Path Design 832‐4510 Parks and Trails 3,5,6 Concept Design
Town‐wide Document Imaging Project 841‐6003 Public Facilities 4,5 In‐progress
1/30/2024
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Attachment 2
Status of Currently Funded One‐Time Capital Projects
Project Name Project No. Funding Program Project Catgory1 Project Phase as of
12/31/23
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Upgrade 841‐6101 Public Facilities 1,5 In‐progress
EOC Communication Upgrade 841‐6103 Public Facilities 1,5 In‐progress
IT Disaster Recovery Improvements 841‐6104 Public Facilities 1,5,6 In‐progress
Notes: 1) Project Type: (1) Safety; (2) Traffic / Transportation; (3) Quality of Life; (4) Regulatory or Legal Mandate; (5) Effective Management
of Assets; (6) Improvement
1/30/2024
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PARKS COMMISSION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 10/02/2023
ITEM NO: 2
DATE: September 28, 2023
TO: Parks Commission
FROM: Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Discuss and Provide Feedback on Pickleball at La Rinconada Park
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and provide feedback on pickleball at La Rinconada Park.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting of June 4, 2018, the Los Gatos Parks Commission (Commission) received a report
from staff recommending that the tennis court at La Rinconada Park (Park) be striped to
accommodate pickleball and that a pilot program for pickleball be initiated. The Commission
supported this recommendation.
In Fall of 2018 the Town of Los Gatos entered into an agreement with First Serve Productions to
layout and stripe four pickleball courts on top of the existing tennis court at the Park.
On April 1, 2019, the Commission heard a report indicating that the pickleball pilot had been
successful and recommending that the courts be programmed two days each week for
pickleball under the guidance of Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation. The Commission supported
this recommendation.
On August 5, 2019, the Commission heard a report from Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation (LGS
Rec) regarding their pickleball program. The report indicated that programming was scheduled
for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM. Since the pilot program was initiated
in 2019 pickleball use at the Park has grown to seven days per week during most hours in which
the park is open (sunrise to one hour after sunset). At present, LGS Rec runs pickleball
programs at La Rinconada six days a week with a combination of open play and lessons. A total
of 20.5 hours per week is dedicated to LGS Rec use. All other times are open play for the
public.
There is no record of additional discussion of pickleball in Commission meeting minutes until
December 5, 2022, when a representative of LGS Rec discussed the need for additional
pickleball courts and asked to convert courts at Blossom Hill Park from tennis to pickleball.
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SUBJECT: Discuss and Provide Feedback on Pickleball at La Rinconada Park
DATE: September 28, 2023
BACKGROUND (continued):
During 2023, the Commission has received numerous comments from the public regarding the
need for more pickleball courts, and about the adverse impact of pickleball noise on the
residential properties near the Park. In addition, staff regularly receives noise complaints about
this activity at La Rinconada.
At the August 2023 meeting, staff provided the Commission an overview of concerns about
pickleball related noise at the Park and potential options for addressing this. The Commission
requested additional information to facilitate discussion of these alternatives.
DISCUSSION:
Management of noise related to pickleball is a chronic problem share by parks and recreation
agencies and communities all over the United States. Pickleball paddles and balls are much
harder than tennis rackets and balls and so pickleball sounds very different from tennis. With a
smaller court, the frequency with which pickleball strike occur adds to the noise impacts. This
has proven to be a very challenging issue to resolve.
Three options presented in August were: 1) eliminating pickleball at La Rinconada; 2)
implementing acoustic barriers; or 3) requiring the use of “Green Equipment” that are designed
to generate less noise. Since the August meeting staff has met with LGS Rec to discuss
additional potential solutions.
Option 1 – Eliminate Pickleball at La Rinconada
This is not a preferred option given the level of use the four pickleball courts receive. The loss
of four courts would reduce the number of dedicated public pickleball courts in Los Gatos to
zero.
Option 2 - Implement Acoustic Barriers
Staff evaluated the installation of an acoustic barrier around the courts. Installation of a hard
wall and landscaping would create safety concerns since they would reduce visibility into the
court. Installation of acoustic blankets affixed to the existing chain link fence on two sides of
the court would be feasible and some courts have succeeded in managing noise with this
technique. Staff can install these blankets, but the Town does not have funding to purchase
them. The cost to purchase the blankets is $10,000 - $12,000.
Option 3 – Require Use of Pickleball Equipment that Reduces Noise (Called Green Paddles)
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SUBJECT: Discuss and Provide Feedback on Pickleball at La Rinconada Park
DATE: September 28, 2023
DISCUSSION (continued):
A “green pickleball paddle” refers to a pickleball paddle that is meant to produce less noise
than traditional pickleball paddles. The term “green” in the name is used to indicate that they
are more environmentally friendly because they produce less noise pollution.
A quiet pickleball paddle is usually made from materials that absorb / dampen vibrations and
reduce the amount of noise generated when the paddle strikes the pickleball ball. However,
there does not yet appear to be any consistent standard or certification for green pickleball
equipment.
Mandating the use of this type of equipment would reduce the noise impacts; however, neither
the Town nor LGS Rec has the capacity to enforce this requirement consistently. Regardless,
we can still recommend this and ask that the pickleball community be courteous to their
neighbors and mindful of their proximity to residences.
Option 4 – Operational Changes
The courts at La Rinconada Park, like most park assets in Los Gatos, are open from sunrise to
one hour after sunset seven days per week. Staff has discussed limiting the hours of play by
locking the courts each evening and opening them each morning at a set time (e.g., opening at
8 AM and locking at 6 PM). The Town does not have the staff resources to complete this task
with consistency. That said, limiting hours of play may provide some relief to the neighborhood
and staff recommends installing signage at the court that limits the hours of play.
Staff recommends limiting the hours of pickleball play via signage rather than installing locks. If
the pickleball community refuses to adhere to the hours of play, then more drastic measures
such as locking can be evaluated.
Option 5 – Convert one Tennis Court at Blossom Hill Park to Pickleball
Since La Rinconada Park has the only pickleball courts in Los Gatos, use of the courts is
intensive. Additional courts could potentially provide some relief and an alternative location
for pickleball play. Staff has discussed with LGS Rec the need to identify other courts and LGS
Rec has considered additional courts at locations not owned by the Town. At this time, no other
options have been identified.
The tennis courts at Blossom Hill Park are heavily used for tennis. Staff at LGS Rec observed use
of the courts at Blossom Hill Park and La Rinconada over a two-week period in September.
Attachment 1 shows the results of these observations. While there are certain times when all
courts at Blossom Hill Park are in use for tennis, there are times when courts are vacant.
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SUBJECT: Discuss and Provide Feedback on Pickleball at La Rinconada Park
DATE: September 28, 2023
DISCUSSION (continued):
Given the observations by LGS Rec staff is willing to consider a pilot program to convert one of
those courts to pickleball. One tennis court yields four pickleball court so this conversion would
double the number of courts in Town. While there are advantages and benefits to converting a
Blossom Hill Court, there are also concerns regarding potential noise impacts and conflicts in
play.
Staff recommends that the northwesterly court be converted for the pilot project since it is
furthest from the residential properties. The closest residences on Hilow Court and on
Fairmead Lane are approximately 280 feet away from court in question. At La Rinconada Park
the closest residences are 140 feet from the courts.
If a court at Blossom Hill Park were to be converted, the four pickleball courts would be directly
adjacent to a tennis court, creating the opportunity for conflicts between the two uses. Fencing
cannot be installed between the courts as it would not provide enough “run off” area adjacent
to either use. As part of the pilot program staff would need to monitor concerns presented by
users and consider these when discussing making the court permanent.
The cost to stripe one tennis court for pickleball would be $10,000. The Town does not
currently have funding for this work.
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SUBJECT: Discuss and Provide Feedback on Pickleball at La Rinconada Park
DATE: September 28, 2023
CONCLUSION:
Staff has identified options for potentially reducing neighborhood impacts associated with
pickleball at La Rinconada Park. Table 1 summarizes these options and the advantages and
disadvantages of each.
Table 1. Summary of Options
Option Pros Cons
1. Eliminate pickleball at La
Riconada - Eliminates noise impact - Leaves no pickleball courts in Los
Gatos
2. Install acoustic barrier - May reduce some noise impact
- No Town funding for purchase
- Actual attenuation would be
hard to predict
3. Mandate Green Zone
equipment - Would reduce noise
- May impact play
- Hard to enforce - relies on
goodwill of players to achieve
noise reduction
4. Operational Changes
- Would reduce early morning and
evening impacts depending on
hours selected
- Hard to enforce - relies on
goodwill of players to achieve
noise reduction
5. Stripe on tennis court at
Blossom Hill for Pickleball
- Would provide four additional
pickleball courts in Los Gatos
- May not reduce demand at La
Rinconada
- No Town funding currently
These options are not mutually exclusive and combinations of each may be feasible. Staff looks
forward to the Commission’s feedback.
Attachments
1.Observed Court Usage – La Rinconada and Blossom Hill Park
Site Time of DayTuesday 9/12/2023 Wednesday 9/13/2023 Thursday 9/14/2023 Friday 9/15/2023 Saturday 9/16/2023 Sunday 9/17/2023 Monday 9/18/2023La Rinconada Park10amPB 4 playersPB 18 playersPB Class‐10PB 20 playersPB‐10 players0PB 23 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 1 10am0000Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 2 10am0000Tennis 2 players0Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 3 10am0Tennis 2 players0Tennis 4 players Tennis 2 players0Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 4 10am0Tennis 2 playersTennis 2 players Tennis 2 players Tennis‐3players0Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 5 10am000Tennis 2 players Tennis‐3players0Tennis 5 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 6 10am Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players0Tennis 2 players Tennis‐3players Tennis 2 players Tennis 4 playersLa Rinconada Park2pm PB Lesson 10 adults0PB 4 players0000Blossom Hill Park Court 12pm0000Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players Lesson 8 kidsBlossom Hill Park Court 2 2pm0Lesson 3 kids00000Blossom Hill Park Court 32pm000000Lesson 1 adultBlossom Hill Park Court 42pm000000Lesson 2 adultsBlossom Hill Park Court 52pm0000000Blossom Hill Park Court 62pm0000Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players0La Rinconada Park6pmPB 4 playersPB 4 playersPB 4 players Tennis‐2players004 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 1 6pmTennis 3 players0Tennis‐2players0Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 2 6pm0Tennis 4 players0004 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 3 6pm Tennis 4 players0Tennis 2 players Tennis‐2players000Blossom Hill Park Court 4 6pm Tennis 3 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players0000Blossom Hill Park Court 56pmLesson, 1 adult0Tennis 4 players0000Blossom Hill Park Court 6 6pm00Tennis 2 players00Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersSite Time of DayTuesday 9/19/2023 Wednesday 9/20/2023 Thursday 9/21/2023 Friday 9/22/2023 Saturday 9/23/2023 Sunday 9/24/2023 Monday 9/25/2023La Rinconada Park10am PB 15 playersPB 8 playersPB Class‐10PB 21 playersPB‐12 players0PB 18 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 1 10am000Tennis 4 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 2 10am000Tennis 4 players0Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 3 10am000Tennis 4 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 4 10am Tennis 5 players Tennis 2 playersTennis 2 players Tennis 2 players Tennis‐2 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 5 10am0000Tennis‐4 players0Tennis 5 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 6 10am Tennis 2 players Tennis 4 players0Tennis 1 player Tennis‐2 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 4 playersLa Rinconada Park2pm PB Lesson 10 adults0PB 4 players0000Blossom Hill Park Court 12pm0000Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players Lesson 8 kidsBlossom Hill Park Court 22pm00000Tennis 2 players0Blossom Hill Park Court 32pm0000Tennis 2 players0Lesson 1 adultBlossom Hill Park Court 4 2pm0Tennis 2 players00Tennis 2 players0Lesson 2 adultsBlossom Hill Park Court 52pm0000000Blossom Hill Park Court 62pm0000Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players0La Rinconada Park6pmPB 4 playersPB 6 playersPB 4 players Tennis‐2players004 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 1 6pmTennis 2 players0Tennis‐2players Tennis‐4 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 2 6pm0Tennis 4 players0004 playersBlossom Hill Park Court 3 6pm Tennis 4 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players Tennis‐2players000Blossom Hill Park Court 4 6pm Tennis 3 players Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 players00Tennis 2 players0Blossom Hill Park Court 5 6pm Lesson, 1 adult0Tennis 4 players4 playersTennis‐4 players Tennis 2 players0Blossom Hill Park Court 6 6pm0Tennis 4 players Tennis 2 players00Tennis 2 players Tennis 2 playersNotes: Observations courtesy of Los Gatos Saratoga RecreationTennis lesson, 5 adultsTennis lesson, 8 kidsTennis lesson, 8 kidsOBSERVED COURT USAGE ‐ LA RINCONADA AND BLOSSOM HILL PARKSAttachment 1
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From:ed atherton
To:Nicolle Burnham
Subject:PickleBall at Blossom Hill Park tennis courts
Date:Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:57:15 PM
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
Hello Nicolle,
I understand that the town is considering in its capital budget re-striping of the tennis courts for Pickleball.
As a homeowner and resident of Los Gatos, I strongly encourage the town to do so for this rapidly
growing sport.
Thank you in advance,
Ed Atherton
ATTACHMENT 4
From:Janette Judd
To:Robert Lipp
Cc:Nicolle Burnham; Jim Harbin
Subject:RE: Capital Budget - Pickleball court resurfacing & possible new courts
Date:Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:57:21 PM
cc: Mayor and Town Council
Town Manager and Asst. Town Manager
PPW Director and Superintendent
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your e-mail, however, there is no Town Council meeting this evening. Council
meetings occur the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, monthly. The following is information available on
the Town website for submitting public communications:
https://www.losgatosca.gov/2126/Public-Guide-to-Town-Council-Meetings
It appears you may be referencing project funding and Town budget requests. These topics
will be discussed at upcoming Town Council Meetings beginning in February through May for
both the current and next Fiscal Year (adjustments, priorities, and adoption of budgets).
Copied on this message: Parks and Public Works (PPW) Director Nicolle Burnham
NBurnham@LosGatosCA.gov, whose oversight of all PPW divisions includes Town
infrastructure, including Parks and amenities; and Streets/Parks/Traffic Superintendent Jim
Harbin JHarbin@LosGatosCA.gov. Superintendent Harbin and Director Burnham are the best
contact for input and comments regarding parks.
Lastly, your communication will be retained by PPW staff and included in staff report materials
(along with all public comments) for applicable budget discussions. If you wish to attend a
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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Lipp >
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:54 AM
To: Council <Council@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Capital Budget - Pickleball court resurfacing & possible new courts
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
I am unable to attend tonight's Council meeting so I would appreciate your entering these
comments into the meeting.
Pickleball is a fast paced game requiring quick footwork. The cracks in the current courts
present a hazard to footwork and can lead to disastrous falls. I am not exaggerating - most of
the players are seniors where a fall can readily lead to crippling injuries.
There's a saying about Pickleball "It's not if you will get injured, but when". My wife had to quit
due to such injuries.
On another note, I would like the Town to consider building new dedicated Pickleball courts.
The game is a disturbance to neighbors yet doesn't take mush space. I would like to
recommend building 8-12 courts in Oak Meadow park near the playground airplane. It is an
essentially unused space and there are no neighbors to disturb. Also, most Pickleball occurs in
the mornings when the park is little used, so adding little congestion to the peak limited
parking. This plan would be of great benefit to neighbors near current courts which could then
be rededicated solely to tennis.
Thank you.
Robert Lipp
Los Gatos, CA 95030