M04-07-26TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via
teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Moore, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council
Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Matthew Nudes.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lucas LeJanairo led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented an Arbor Day proclamation.
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) gave a presentation on VTA's draft local investment plan.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the
Town Council and Finance Commission.
2. Approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Town Council Special Meeting.
3. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
4. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the
Town Council and Planning Commission.
5. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
6. Approve the Minutes of the March 30, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with QLM, Inc. in the
Amount of $163,538 with Change Order Authority Not to Exceed $16,354; Approve the
Plans and Specifications (Design Immunity), and Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a
Professional Services with Ninyo & Moore for an Amount Not to Exceed $9,880 (Oak
Meadow Bandstand Area Improvements Project).
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for
Consultant Services with CSG Consultants, Inc., to Extend the Term of the Agreement.
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services
with Bear Electrical Solutions LLC to Increase the Scope of Work and Compensation for
Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed
$982,907.
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10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for
the Town -Wide Evacuation Plan, in an Amount Not to Exceed $346,930.00; Execute a Cost
Sharing Agreement with Monte Sereno, totaling $56,039.50; and Approve the Associated
Revenue Budget Adjustment.
11. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with NHA
Advisors, LLC for Fiscal Condition Analysis, Fiscal Impact Analysis, and Asset Liability
Management Studies to Extend the Contract to June 30, 2026.
12. Adopt Resolutions to Join the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA),
Participate in Its Liability Protection Program, Delegate Claims Handling Authority,
Authorize Administrative Implementation, and Appoint the Mayor as Voting Delegate and
the Town Manager and Town Attorney as Alternates. RESOLUTIONS 2026-012, 2026-013,
2026-014, and 2026-015
13. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Art Transfer Agreement with the
Los Gatos Museum Association (NUMU) to Transfer a Sculpture and Plaque.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
1. Carin Yamamoto (Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 10)
2. Member of the Public (Items 1-4, 10, and 12)
3. Sharon Childs (Item 7)
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:41:46)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to approve the consent calendar consisting of
items one through thirteen. Seconded by Council Member Nudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Muffi Ghadiali
2. Jeff Suzuki
3. Sue Ann Lorig
4. Keith Blaine
5. Susan Bassi
6. Member of the Public
7. Monica Faria
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Adopt a resolution approving the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27 to continue
certain Department fees, rates, and charges, and amend certain fees, rates, and charges for
FY 2026-27; and Adopt a resolution approving the Administrative Fine and Penalty Schedule
for FY 2026-27 to continue certain department fines and amend certain fines for FY 2026-
27. RESOLUTIONS 2026-016 and 2026-017
Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director, gave a presentation on the proposed changes
to the fee schedule.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Carin Yamamoto
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 01:32:43)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve the comprehensive fee schedule
effective July 1, 2026, and the administrative fine and penalty schedule effective July
1, 2026, and adopt the related resolutions in attachment 1 and attachment 4.
AMENDMENTS: (1) to pull the adopt a bench fee until [Council] receive(s) further
information from staff on two things: what have we actually been charging, and
whether there are any lower cost alternatives; and (2) to increase the fine for the
fireworks first time offender to $1,000, the second offence $1,250, and the third
offence $1,500. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
15. Receive the West Valley Homeless Services Feasibility Study and Adopt a Resolution of
Intent to Support Participation in a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task
Force. RESOLUTION 2026-018
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director, introduced consultant Vera Gil, from Good
City Company. Consultant Vera Gil gave a presentation on the task force.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
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The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Carin Yamamoto
2. Lee Fagot
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 02:08:28)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to adopt the resolution to support the Town's
participation in a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force per
attachment 4 and receive the [Feasibility] Study. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 9:17 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
16. Approve Legislative Priorities with Regard to State, Federal, and Regional Legislation.
Katy Nomura, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 02:50:37)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to set the Town's Strategic Priorities as the
Town's Legislative Priorities with regard to state, federal, and regional legislation.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1. Council Member Hudes abstained.
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Badame stated she participated in a meeting of a resident wildfire advisory
group; met with the Committee Chair of the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation; and participated
in a Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Ristow stated she attended the Silicon Valley at Home Elected Officials
Roundtable, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Advisory Commission meeting; spoke at NUMU during the ArtNow preview; attended the
Wet Valley Community Services Chefs of Compassion fundraiser, the Los Gatos Chamber of
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Commerce Gala; met with potential Town Council candidates, and a representative for a
developer who is interested in the Alberto Way property.
- Council Member Eludes stated he met with the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation; participated
in the Sourcewise Advisory Committee, and participated in the Silicon Valley Regional
lnteroperability Authority Board of Directors meeting.
Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Gala; and
met with the developer for Alberto Way.
- Mayor Moore stated he attended the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
Executive Committee meeting, Gail Pelerin's Woman of the Year celebration, the Cat's Hill
Bike Race, the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation monthly movie screening event, three Passover
Seders, a meet and greet for Kiwanis, the Kiwanis easter egg hunt, the Wet Valley
Community Services Chefs of Compassion fundraiser, the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
Gala, an open house for L'Aterlier, and the grand opening for the European Piano Academy.
MANAGER MATTERS
Commented on the Chamber of Commerce Event and the recognition that the Town Library
received during the event.
- Stated the Town complies with the California Values Act but will take a case -by -case
approach to immigration enforcement requests. Review of discretionary federal requests
will be centralized to allow Town management to determine appropriate actions and
provide staff direction, while considering specific circumstances and public safety.
ATTORNEY MATTERS AND CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated the Town Council met in closed session earlier in the evening to discuss two matters
of anticipated litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, and there is no
reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
Res j tfully 5�:, n i.ted:
Jenn De L•jig, D puty Town Clerk