Item 3 - Staff Report.CIP Projects
PREPARED BY: JOEL PAULSON
Community Development Director
Reviewed by: Finance Director and Parks and Public Works Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/24/2019 ITEM NO: 3
DATE: APRIL 19, 2019 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: JOEL PAULSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: DRAFT PROPOSED FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019/20 TO 2023/24.
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to Town Council for the FY 2019/20 - 2023/24 draft
proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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 2019/20 - 2023/24 draft proposed CIP are consistent with
the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and Hillside Specific Plan.
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ACTION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to Town Council for the 2019/20 - 2023/24 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 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, 2019/20 - 2023/24. 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 the potential park improvement projects such as the installation of exercise equipment
and a new connection to the Los Gatos Creek Trail at Highway 9.
The Town’s sustainability goals and policies are being implemented through a variety of
potential CIP projects, such as energy efficiency upgrades at Town facilities and stormwater
upgrades.
The Town’s safety goals and policies are being implemented through projects that include
increased vegetation management to prevent wildfires and Neighborhood Emergency
Preparedness and Emergency Operations Center improvements to ensure the Town is ready in
case of a major emergency.
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Matt Morley, Director of Parks & 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 is consistent with
the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and Hillside Specific Plan.
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 22, 2019.
For the reasons stated above, staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the
following actions:
1.Receive public testimony;
2.Find that the project is Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3);
3.Find that the potential projects in the 2019/20 - 2023/24 draft proposed CIP are
consistent with the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and
Hillside Specific Plan; and
4.Recommend that the Town Council approve the 2019/20 - 2023/24 draft proposed CIP.
EXHIBIT:
1.Town of Los Gatos Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Years 2019/20 -
2023/24
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