08 Addendum.Item #8 - Kimely-Horn
PREPARED BY: Nicolle Burnham
Parks and Public Works Director
Reviewed by: Interim 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: 09/17/2024 ITEM NO: 8 ADDENDUM
DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Katy Nomura, Interim Town Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the Interim Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with Kimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $37,135 to Assess and Evaluate
Artificial Turf and Natural Grass at Creekside Sports Park (CIP Project 831-
4404)
REMARKS:
Staff received questions/comments from a Council Member that are summarized below. Staff
will consider these questions and share them with the consultant team.
1. Concerned about plastic waste that could last 1000 years going into landfills. Unless old
artificial turf can be recycled, I would like to see it used as long as possible.
2. Interested in having an analysis of different fillers that can be used to address concerns
about the health effects of the filler.
3. Interested in having a water analysis included as part of the comparison. What would be
the amount of water used? During a drought, what percentage of the required water
savings does the field represent? Would we consider watering this field less during a
drought? If it is high usage, would we cut back on use? How will that work for the league
use?
4. How much cost and work would it take to keep a heavily used field from degrading into
poor condition for sports use? During the rainy season many fields and pick up locations
are closed after a rain to prevent field degradation. Would we do this and how will it
affect the athletic uses?
5. If the analysis points to a grass turf, please ensure the analysis considers use levels and
the ability to meet maintenance requirements.
Attachment Previously Received with the Staff Report:
1. Agreement for Consultant Services