2026-029 - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2--GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE, AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION 2026-029
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2--
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE,
AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2--Gemini Court Benefit Zone
is generally located in Tract No. 8439, as generally shown in Part D of the Engineering Report
and generally consists of the following improvements:
Landscaping and appurtenances in the landscape strips and the
streetlights constructed as a part of Tract No. 8439, Gemini Court
and Blossom Hill Road.
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026,the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare
and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2--Gemini Court
Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support
those improvements; and
WHEREAS,the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS,the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the
District; and
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Resolution 2026-029 May 5, 2026
WHEREAS,the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in
the District,the boundaries of the District and the benefit zones within the District, and the
proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS,the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments upon
the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that are equal to those levied and
collected in Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS,the proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with
the Streets and Highways Code.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2--Gemini Court Benefit Zone at a public
hearing Tuesday,June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110
E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may come and be heard. This
hearing may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by
mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to
the Town Clerk—Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and
speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public
hearing of June 16, 2026, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once in
the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
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4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be
mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before
the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of May 2026 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Rob Rennie, Maria Ristow, Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Mayor Rob Moore
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST;
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TOWN CL RK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Assessment District No. 2
GEMINI COURT
BENEFIT ZONE
Fiscal Year
2026/27
ENGINEER'S REPORT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
(Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972)
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE
Gary Heap, Town Engineer for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2--Gemini Court
Benefit Zone, Town of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, makes this report, as directed
by the Town Council, pursuant to Section 22566, et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code
(Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972).
The improvements that are the subject of this report are briefly described as follows:
The maintenance of trees, landscaping, irrigation systems, lighting,sound wall and fences
as shown on the approved improvement and landscape plans for Tract No. 8439, Los
Gatos, California.
This report consists of four parts, as follows:
PART A: Plans and specifications for the improvements are filed in the Clerk Department.
Although separately bound, the plans and specifications are a part of this report
and are included in it by reference.
PART B: An estimate of the cost of the improvements.
PART C: An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited
parcel within the assessment district, the method by which the Engineer of Work
has determined the proposed assessment against each parcel, and a list of the
owners of real property within this assessment district, as shown on the last
equalized assessment roll for taxes, or as known to the Clerk Administrator.
PART D: A diagram showing all of the parcels of real property within this assessment
district.The diagram is keyed to Part C by assessment number.
Respectfully submitted,
7i/12r A ril 30 2026
ary Heap DATE
Town Engineer
PART A
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
PLANS,SPECIFICATIONS AND REPORTS
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE
Plans and specifications for the improvements are those prepared by Greg G. Ing,and Associates,
dated September 14, 1990, their job number 9031. These plans and specifications have been
filed separately in the Clerk Department of the Town of Los Gatos and are incorporated in the
Report by reference.
PART B
ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Resources
Fund Balance 6/30/24 $ 44,206
Assessment 4,623
Delinquent Assessment 0
Penalties/Late Fees 0
Interest 1,980
Total Resources Available for FY 2024-25 $ 50,809
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Expenses
Santa Clara County Collection Fee $ 46
Publication & Notification Charges 0
Light Pole Maintenance 0
Electric Utility 0
San Jose Water 0
Landscape Contractor 552
Town Administrative Charges 610
Total Expenses for FY 2024-25 1,208
Ending Fund Balance for FY 2024-25 $ 49,601
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Estimated Resources
Fund Balance 6/30/25 $ 49,601
Assessment 4,600
Interest 150
Total Estimated Resources Available for FY 2025-26 $ 54,351
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Estimated Expenses
Santa Clara County Collection Fee $ 46
Publication & Notification Charges 515
Tree Services 0
Weed Abatement 0
Light Pole Maintenance 0
Electric Utility 0
San Jose Water 0
Landscape Contractor 571
District Capital Improvement 0
Town Administrative Charges _ 610
Total Estimated Expenses for FY 2025-26 $ 1,742
Estimated Ending Fund Balance for FY 2025-26 $ 52,609
PART C
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE
Special Assessment No. _ Amount of Assessment Property Description _
Lot 1 $230.00 567-64-051
Lot 2 $230.00 _ 567-64-050
Lot 3 $230.00 567-64-049
Lot 4 _ $230.00 567-64-048
Lot 5 $230.00 567-64-047
Lot 6 $230.00 567-64-046
Lot 7 $230.00 567-64-045
Lot 8 $230.00 567-64-044
Lot 9 $230.00 567-64-054
Lot 10 $230.00 567-64-053
Lot 11 $230.00 567-64-052
Lot 12 $230.00 567-64-042
Lot 13 $230.00 567-64-041
Lot 14 $230.00 _ 567-64-040
Lot 15 $230.00 567-64-039
Lot 16 $230.00 567-64-038
Lot 17 $230.00 567-64-037
Lot 18 $230.00 567-64-036
Lot 19 $230.00 567-64-035
Lot 20 $230.00 567-64-034
Total Assessment: $4,600.00
The lines and dimensions of each parcel are those shown on the maps of the County Assessor of
the County of Santa Clara and the County assessment roll.
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
The total amount of the assessment was apportioned equally to all the lots within the Gemini
Court Benefit Zone of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2.
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE
PROPERTY OWNERS LIST
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