council_member_matters.addendum.with_attachment
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/19/2024 COUNCIL MEMBER MATTERS ADDENDUM
DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Council Member Matters:
Discuss a Request from Council Member Moore to Agendize a Resolution to
Prohibit the Use of Town Resources to Implement Potential Federal
Regulations on Topics Such as Immigration, Homelessness, Climate, Women's
Rights, and LGBTQ+ Rights.
REMARKS:
Attachment 1 contains the public comment.
Attachment Received with this Addendum:
1. Public Comment
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From:Kyle Park
To:Clerk
Subject:COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
Date:Monday, November 18, 2024 7:17:35 AM
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
Dear New Town Manager and Town Council-
I’m a resident of Los Gatos and an ex-member of the Finance Commission. I’m writing as it
gives me great concern that one of the Town Council Members, Rob Moore, is again wasting
taxpayer dollars and precious time for his own political gain. I was shocked to hear that Moore
wants to bring up the topic about Los Gatos being a “sanctuary community” when this was
already passed years ago and is in place…..maybe he is bitter or bent out of shape about the
recent election, but this gives him no right to grandstand! I suggest you pull this topic from the
agenda and work on something more productive.
Thanks,
Kyle Park
Kyle A. Park
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Harvest Management Partners, LLC
Mobile:
https://www.harvestmp.com/
ATTACHMENT 1
From:
To:Clerk
Cc:Gabrielle Whelan; Chris Constantin
Subject:Please include in the packet for the 11/19/24 Town Council Meeting - Item: COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
Date:Monday, November 18, 2024 10:00:28 AM
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
Here are seven key questions the Town Council must answer BEFORE deciding to take up the draft sanctuary Town
resolution being proposed by Councilmember Moore. The residents need clarity as to how this Town Council is
approaching this.
1. What specific local issues would this resolution address that is not
already covered by California Senate Bill 54 or other state and federal
laws?
California’s SB 54 (the “California Values Act”) already makes California a sanctuary state, prohibiting local law
enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. What additional protections does this
resolution aim to provide for Los Gatos by declaring itself a “sanctuary town”?
2. What actionable steps or policies does the resolution propose to
implement these principles?
Is this resolution purely symbolic, or does it include specific, measurable actions to support its stated goals? If SB
54 already ensures non-cooperation with deportations, what practical impact does declaring Los Gatos a sanctuary
town add?
3. How does this resolution address the actual pressing challenges
facing Los Gatos?
With the town facing urgent issues like massive builder’s remedy development applications, weekend traffic
congestion, unfunded pension liabilities, and aging infrastructure, how does this resolution align with the
council’s responsibility to tackle these priorities?
4. What are the potential costs or unintended consequences of this
resolution?
Could this resolution divert staff time, legal resources, or attention away from more critical local issues? Does
declaring Los Gatos a sanctuary town create legal or financial risks for the town, or does it duplicate protections
already established under SB 54?
5. Will this resolution be divisive in the community?
Does declaring Los Gatos a sanctuary town risk alienating residents with differing political views or creating
unnecessary conflict within the community? How will the council handle pushback from residents who see this as
a politically charged gesture rather than a necessary policy?
6. Does this resolution meaningfully enhance protections for vulnerable
populations?
If the goal is to “protect our most vulnerable,” how does declaring Los Gatos a sanctuary town improve upon
existing protections under California law? What tangible benefits will this resolution provide for vulnerable
residents?
7. Is this resolution being proposed to solve a real problem or to signal
political values?
Is this resolution a response to specific threats faced by Los Gatos residents, or is it primarily a symbolic
statement by Councilmember Moore to signal progressive values? How does it address the unique needs of Los
Gatos, beyond restating what is already protected by state laws?
The council must evaluate whether declaring Los Gatos a sanctuary town is a necessary and effective measure or apolitically motivated gesture that distracts from the town’s real challenges.
Jak Van Nada - Los Gatos Community Alliance Facts Matter; Transparency Matters; Honesty Matters
www.lgca.town