Agenda 10.19.16 PC Study SessionPage 1 of 2
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 19, 2016
110 EAST MAIN STREET
COUNCIL CHAMBERS (DOWNSTAIRS)
LOS GATOS, CA
PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS
The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the public process, which is
the cornerstone of democracy. Please note that by Town policy, Planning Commissioners cannot talk
with applicants, neighbors, or other interested parties regarding matters that may come to the Planning
Commission. Written comments may be submitted to staff as described on the last page of this
agenda. The Planning Commission meeting is the appropriate place to speak on an item.
If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please complete a speaker card located on the back of
the chamber benches and return it to a staff member. If you wish to speak to an item NOT on the
agenda, you may do so during the Verbal Communications period. The time allocated to speakers
may change to better facilitate the Planning Commission meeting.
The purpose of the Planning Commission meeting is to conduct the business of the community in an
effective and efficient manner. This is done by following meeting guidelines set forth in state law and
in the Town Code. Conduct which is considered disruptive during Planning Commission meetings
includes, but is not limited to:
• Addressing the Planning Commission without first being recognized;
• Interrupting speakers, Planning Commission, and Town staff;
• Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired;
• Failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so; and
• Repetitiously addressing the same subject.
For the benefit of the community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that you follow the Town’s meeting
guidelines while attending Planning Commission meetings and treat everyone with respect and
dignity.
Planning Commission Meetings Broadcast Live on KCAT, Channel 15
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Rebroadcast of the Planning Commission Meetings
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Live & Archived Planning Commission Meetings can be viewed by going to:
www.losgatosca.gov
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK DEPARTMENT AT (408) 354-6834.
NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE TOWN TO MAKE REASONABLE
ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING [28 CFR §35.102-35.104]
Mary Badame, Chair
D. Michael Kane, Vice Chair
Kendra Burch, Commissioner
Charles Erekson, Commissioner
Melanie Hanssen, Commissioner
Matthew Hudes, Commissioner
Thomas O’Donnell, Commissioner
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 19, 2016
7:00 P.M.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may address the Planning
Commission on any matter that is not listed on the agenda. Unless additional time is authorized
by the Chair of the Planning Commission, remarks shall be limited to three minutes.)
1. Study Session
a. Brown Act and Conflicts of Interest
b. Planning Commissioners’ roles, duties, and responsibilities
c. Planning Commission Policies and Procedures
d. California Environmental Quality Act
ADJOURNMENT
The Town of Los Gatos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6;
litigation challenging a decision of the Council must be brought within 90 days after the
decision is announced unless a shorter time limit is required by state or federal law.
Writings related to an item on the Planning Commission meeting agenda distributed to members of the
Planning Commission within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk
of the Los Gatos Town Library, located at 100 Villa Avenue, and are also available for review on the
official Town of Los Gatos website. Copies of desk items distributed to members of the Planning
Commission at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers.