Item 2 - Staff Report.Draft Proposed CIP Program for FYs 2020-21 to 2024-25
PREPARED BY: Joel Paulson
Community Development Director
Reviewed by: Planning Manager and Community Development Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6872
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 05/13/2020
ITEM NO: 2
DATE: May 8, 2020
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years
2020/21 to 2024/25.
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the draft proposed five-year
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2020/21 to 2024/25.
CEQA:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that this CIP action will have a significant effect on the
environment, and does not involve approval of any specific project that may have a significant
effect on the environment.
Each project of the CIP will be evaluated and as applicable each project will conduct the
appropriate level of environmental analysis.
FINDINGS:
▪ As required, pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, this project is Exempt, Section 15061(b)(3).
▪ That the potential projects in the 2020/21 - 2024/25 draft proposed CIP are consistent with
the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and Hillside Specific Plan.
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2020/21 to
2024/25
DATE: May 8, 2020
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ACTION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the 2020/21 - 2024/25 draft
proposed CIP.
DISCUSSION:
Section 65401 of the Government Code requires that when a town or city has adopted a
General Plan, all proposed public works projects be classified into a coordinated program and
submitted to the Planning Commission for review. The Planning Commission is required to
report to the Town Council on the conformity of the program with the adopted General Plan
and any adopted specific plans.
The draft proposed CIP is a five-year program identifying potential investments to the Town’s
roads, parks, and other facilities to maintain and/or enhance the infrastructure supporting Los
Gatos residents and businesses. The draft proposed CIP is evaluated annually to ensure the mix
of potential projects and their timing respond to the ever-changing needs of the community.
The draft proposed CIP also reflects a budget forecast that reflects realistic revenue sources.
The draft proposed CIP (Exhibit 1) includes potential capital projects proposed for construction
during the next five years, 2020/21 - 2024/25. Projects are classified under three programs:
Streets; Parks; and Public Facilities. The draft proposed Streets Program implements the
General Plan’s Transportation Goals and Policies. Examples of potential street projects within
the Streets Program are enhanced crosswalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements as well
as annual maintenance projects.
The General Plan Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Goals and Policies are implemented
through ongoing efforts to complete a new connection to the Los Gatos Creek Trail at Highway
9 and through capital maintenance to ensure infrastructure remains in good condition.
The General Plan Sustainability Goals and Policies are being implemented through a variety of
potential CIP projects, such as stormwater master planning and upgrades.
The General Plan Safety Goals and Policies are being implemented through projects that include
increased vegetation management to prevent wildfires and significant transportation projects
that emphasize safety for all transportation modes.
Matt Morley, Director of Parks and Public Works, will be available to answer any questions at
the meeting. The scope of the Commission’s review is to determine that the draft CIP is
consistent with the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and Hillside
Specific Plan.
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2020/21 to
2024/25
DATE: May 8, 2020
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
At this time, the Town has not received any public comment.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Town Council is tentatively scheduled to consider the draft proposed CIP on May 19, 2020.
For the reasons stated above, staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the
following actions:
1. Find that the project is Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3);
2. Find that the potential projects in the 2020/21 - 2024/25 draft proposed CIP are
consistent with the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and
Hillside Specific Plan; and
3. Recommend that the Town Council approve the 2020/21 - 2024/25 draft proposed CIP.
EXHIBIT:
1. Town of Los Gatos Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2020/21 -
2024/25