09 Attachment 4 - Public Comment received from 1101 am Thursday August 13 2020 to 1100 am Monday Auust 17 2020From: Joshua Zelmon
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 2:40 PM
To: Clerk <Clerk@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Los Gatos Town Code – Drones and Unmanned AircraO Systems Item 9
Hello,
Please see attached letter to Members of the Town Council.
Thank You,
Joshua Zelmon Santa Cruz MultiGP
ATTACHMENT 4
August 18, 2020
Hon. Marcia Jensen and Members of the Town Council via email: Clerk@los GatosCA.gov
Town of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
RE: Los Gatos Town Code – Drones and Unmanned AircraO Systems
Item 9
Town Council MeeRng August 18, 2020
Dear Mayor Jensen and Members of Los Gatos Town Council:
I am wriRng on behalf of Santa Cruz MulRGP, we are part of the internaRonal MulRGP drone
racing league. MulRGP is the largest professional drone racing league in the world. Because of
this, MulRGP hosts frequent compeRRve gatherings of pilots that consist of youth, college
students, graduates, and all walks of life. Together we compete in a fun extensive network of
MulRGP. The OrganizaRon currently has over 20,000 registered pilots and the sport is in high
growth. Currently Santa Cruz MulRGP is working with our local High Schools and Colleges
roboRc and general makers clubs helping support STEM growth and aeronauRcs design. This
sport is rich with tech and provides a very fun atmosphere for those interested in that pursuit.
in addiRon to 500 acRve chapters worldwide. MulRGP nurtures its Chapters by providing tools,
guidance, and community support. Due to this structure, drone racing is fun, organized, and
rewarding for pilots of all ages, Chapter Organizers, and spectators. All pilots are registered with
the FAA and are members of the Academy of Model AeronauRcs (AMA).
Our league welcomes pilots of all skill levels and ages. It is a community which is based on
compeRRveness, collaboraRon, and caring for one another—all in the great outdoors. Outside
of MulRGP events, our members are acRve in our communiRes. Our Bay Area chapters have
some of the best drone racers in the world. As you can imagine, finding space to fly is
challenging. We uRlized school fields when not in use by schools, parts of regional parks, and
private property. We applaud and thank Los Gatos for considering the needs of drone racing
and if we can hold events in the Town, you will not be disappointed. In addiRon, we would
welcome an introducRon to leadership of the school districts. Not only would we welcome
holding races on school property but we would also be very interested in working with
administrators and teachers on drone-related STEM programs.
We would be grateful if you pass your Ordinance on Drones and Unmanned AircraO Systems
with provisions that would allow us to hold drone racing events in the Town of Los Gatos.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joshua Zelmon, Santa Cruz MulRGP Organizer