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council_member_matters.addendum.with_attachment 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov 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 This Page Intentionally Left Blank 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