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110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 406-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/19/2024 ITEM NO: i DESK ITEM
DATE:
November 19, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Los Gatos Thrives Presentation
REMARKS:
Attachment 2 contains the presentation by Los Gatos Thrives.
Attachments Previously Received with an Addendum:
1. Public comment
Attachments Received with this Desk Item:
2. Presentation by Los Gatos Thrives
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Los Gatos Thrives Foundation
Los Gatos Town Council
November 19, 2024
Our goal is to create an Intergenerational
Community Center for all to thrive.
Sandy Decker, Ryan Rosenberg, Tom Picraux
Notional Community Center June Workshop
Los Gatos Community Center Planning
Community Needs Assessment
ATTACHMENT 2
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76%
4%
20%
Yes
No
Not Sure
Do you think that Los Gatos needs a new, multi-generational community center?
Town residents strongly support a Community Center
•Workshops
June & October with ~100 attendees each•Survey
>600 responses representing 1,800 citizens•Inquiries
Mailing list of >600 asking to be kept informed
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“The Civic Center is seen as the heart of the community and
the Library as the center of learning.” 2002 Los Gatos Town Civic
Center Master Plan
Long term community projects always challenging
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Los Altos
Mountain View
Morgan Hill
Palo Alto
Our neighbors have excellent community centers
5Los Altos5
People love their community centers
Super friendly staff in a very vibrant setting! - Bo W.
Exciting to have something new on this beautiful multi-acre site. - Gray R.
Absolutely outstanding! We have had an excellent time every single time we
have visited. - Dr Shar D.
A beautiful building with wonderful services. I've attended various seminars and
gatherings for the Realtor's Association, SCCAOR, and other businesses…not
to mention all of the classes and activities available… - Dominic G.
I have attended several events at the MH Community Center and have also
helped to host a work function at the location as well. My experience with these
events were all very positive. - Hylary L.
It's a nice place to have your event. - Gyllynn C.Morgan Hill
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Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4
Large, Dividable
Multipurpose Room
Mini, Small, Medium
Multipurpose Rooms Dedicated Rooms Outdoor Spaces
Required
rooms &
sizes
One room with a built-in
divider to split the room
Includes a basic stage
seats 250 / standing 600
Reservable, general
purpose rooms
Two Medium (Seat 50)
Two Small (Seat 12)
Two Mini (Seat 6)
Dedicated, with Customized Fittings
•Fitness/Dance Room – up to 50 people
•Snack Bar/Café
•Lobby Area
•Hallway Seating nooks
•Staff Office Space (up to 10 staff)
•Full Catering Kitchen (also cooking class)
Dedicated, but with Multipurpose Design
•Senior Area (can seat 50 people at tables)
•Teen Area (up to 30 teens)
•Dedicated Gaming Area (pool, ping pong)
•Two social service provider rooms (seat 4)
Seated Spaces
•Programmable outdoor
space with covered seating
for 50 (reservable)
•Outdoor performance space
•Patio space outside rooms
(extension for rentals)
Court Spaces•Outdoor basketball court
(possibly multi-sport court)
•Bocce Ball
Uses
•Presentations &
lectures
•Workshops
•Performance space
•Service club mtgs
•Serve meals
•Weddings, celebrations
•Small group meetings
•Classes
Nice to have but not required
•Arts & crafts
•Childcare space
•General outdoor relaxation
•Outdoor meetings and
classes
•Outdoor events
•Sports and fitness activities
Special Audio visual system
Adjacent kitchen
Remote meeting
support
Doors open to outside
Hard (cleanable) floors
Publicly available computers placed in
selected areas such as lobby and senior
area
Carpeting in the Senior and Teen areas
Attractive landscaping
Rooms and Uses Priorities
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Rooms
•STORAGE:
-Most rooms need storage
-Groups need place to store supplies
-Storage for operations & maintenance
•Sinks (in most rooms)
•AV/computer capabilities (display/overhead projector with
computer link; also sound in some rooms)
•Devices for hearing impaired (in appropriate rooms)
•WIFI available throughout
Facilities
•Parking
•Restrooms
•Elevator (if multi-floor)
•Nooks/areas for 1-2 people to talk or read
•Place where someone can make a quiet conference call
General Design
•Welcoming and attractive design
•Lots of natural light
•Consider sliding/folding glass doors to create indoor/outdoor spaces
•Facility must be accessible
•Ensure security so everyone feels it is a safe and welcoming environment
•Consider a separate entrance for the senior space
•Include emergency response and cooling center capabilities:
-Partner with CERT
-Incorporate emergency communications, medical supplies, and refrigerator
-Include emergency generator
•Integrate spaces across the generations, but also preserve some dedicated space for
teens and older adults to spend time with their peers.
•Dedicated spaces need to be open to suggestions by users
•Be inclusive and coordinate with different age groups, stakeholders, and representatives
of clubs and organizations
•Young parents may need childcare available to be able to use the community center
Additional Requirements
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Priority spaces analyzed for design realization
“We admire the initiative that Los
Gatos Thrives has demonstrated,
including the amount of useful
research gathered and early
support already obtained."
- Janet Tam, Noll & Tam Architects
Lobby, Los Altos
Center
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Ongoing Research
Inventory of existing Los Gatos spaces
Ongoing discussions with community stakeholders
SASCC
Live Oak Nutrition
Local TeensWest Valley Community Services LG Rec
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Next Steps by end of Q1 2025
1.Architectural Conceptual Design
2.Site Selection – Preliminary Options
3.Partnering with the Town
4.Draft Funding Plan
5.Ongoing Community Work
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Summary
1. Conceptual community center needs and plan completed
2. Strong community support for center – like library
3. Include center as 2025 strategic priority as we work to find way to make this a reality