14 Attachment 9- Public CommentFrom: Matt Morley <MMorley@losgatosca.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 3:15 PM
To: Jacob Adam Schroeder
Cc: Jim Harbin <JHarbin@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: FW: June 16 Public Hearing: Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 & 2
Mr. Schroeder
Thank you for your email.
I appreciate you pointing out the Blackwell Drive error. We have made that adjustment and will update
the map for the Town Council prior to the meeting tomorrow night.
Likewise, the amount listed in the Town Administrative Charges in an error. That amount is included in
the amount above listed as District Capital Improvement. The Town undertook significant work in this
zone this year to improve the infrastructure, including irrigation, lighting, and plants. We will correct
this amount in advance of the Town Council meeting tomorrow night as well. The total expenses will
decrease by $10,000.
For requests within or outside of the District, feel free to work with Jim Harbin. Jim is our
Superintendent and has been copied here.
Thank you,
Matt Morley ● Director
Parks and Public Works ● 41 Miles Ave, Los Gatos CA 95030
Ph: 408.399.5774
www.losgatosca.gov
From: Jacob Adam Schroeder Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 6:12 AM
To: Clerk <Clerk@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: June 16 Public Hearing: Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 & 2
Hello,
My name is Jacob Schroeder and my wife and I live at 134 Ohlone Court, which is in the Vasona Heights
district. I am writing regarding the Landscape & Lighting Assessment for our district. While I do not
have a formal protest, I would like to point out a typo in your materials and make two requests for
further information.
First, the map for the Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone incorrectly states that the highlighted area is to be
"Maintained by Vasona Heights Benefit Zone." This should actually be maintained by the Blackwell Drive
Benefit Zone, correct? I'm referring, specifically, to page 175 out of the 297page agenda packet for the
June 16, 2020 meeting. I assume this is just a typo on the map that has propagated unnoticed over the
past several meetings.
ATTACHMENT 9
Second, I'm writing to inquire about the basis for the $10,000 assessment to the Vasona Heights Benefit
Zone this year for "Town Administrative Charges." In years past, to the extent a line item was assessed
for Town Administrative Charges, it was substantially lower. Of all the benefit zones, ours was assessed
the highest amount of Town Administrative Charges and I would like an explanation as to what this was
for. This exceeds the amount of revenue collected for our benefit zone each year and seems
excessive. Is this a typographical error?
Finally, what are the plans going forward to address the landscape maintenance on the remainder of the
hill between Blossom Hill and our district? Who is the best point of contact at the town to discuss any
future work contemplated?
Best regards,
Jacob