Staff Report with attachments
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/02/2021 ITEM NO: 8
DATE: October 28, 2021
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Updates to Council Policy 2-01: Town Agenda Format and Rules and
Council Policy 2.04: Town Council Code of Conduct as Recommended by the
Council Policy Committee and Adopt a Resolution to Rescind Resolutions
2009-002 and 2006-111.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve updates to Council Policy 2-01: Town Agenda Format and Rules and Council Policy
(Attachment 1) 2.04: Town Council Code of Conduct as recommended by the Council Policy
Committee (Attachment 2) and adopt a Resolution (Attachment 6) to Rescind Resolutions 2009-
002 and 2006-111.
BACKGROUND:
Since April 2021, the Town Council has listened to public comments at its meeting that have
become increasingly hateful and harassing, escalating to disturbances at in-person Council
meetings this fall. Proposed updates to Council Policy 2-01: Town Agenda Format and Rules
and Council Policy 2.04: Town Council Code of Conduct intend to clarify rules for civility and
decorum as well as identify enforcement mechanisms if these rules are not followed.
On October 26, 2021, the Council Policy Committee listened to public testimony and voted
unanimously to forward a recommendation to the Town Council to approve the proposed
updates with additional language clarifying the process of handling a person disrupting the
meeting and stating that the Code of Conduct Policy applies to all Town Boards, Committees,
and Commissions.
DISCUSSION:
Both Council Policies should be amended to include specific rules for civility at Town Council
meetings. Attachments 1 and 2 contain the proposed redline additions, including the
recommendation of the Council Policy Committee.
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DISCUSSION (Continued):
Consistent with case law, the proposed rules state:
• The purpose of the Town Council meeting is to conduct the important business of the
community in an effective and efficient manner.
• For the benefit of the entire community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that all speakers follow
the Town’s meeting guidelines by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This is done by
following meeting guidelines set forth in State law, in the Town Code (e.g., Section 2.20.020
contained in Attachment 3), and on the cover sheet of the Council agenda.
• The Town embraces diversity and strongly condemns hate speech and offensive, hateful
language or racial intolerance of any kind at Council Meetings.
• Town Council and staff are well aware of the public’s right to disagree with their professional
opinion on various Town issues. However, anti-social behavior, slander, hatred, and bigotry
statements are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any way, shape, or form
at Town Council meetings.
• All public comments at the Town Council meeting must pertain to items within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Town and shall not contain slanderous statements, hatred, and
bigotry against non-public officials.
• Any disturbance resulting from a member of the public not following these rules can be
muted if participating remotely or required to leave if participating in-person. Violators may
be cited for violation of the California Penal Code Section 403.
Once these additional rules are in place, the Mayor should explain these rules to the public at
each meeting. This practice serves multiple purposes. First, it reminds the Mayor and other
Council Members of how disruptions must be handled, and that the rules must be applied in an
even-handed manner. Second, it lets the audience know at the outset that the Council has
adopted rules prohibiting disruptions, and what the consequences will be if someone chooses
to engage in conduct that willfully disrupts the meeting. Third, should someone be removed
from the meeting, and later challenge the removal in court, it will assist in the defense of the
action.
As recommended by the Council Policy Committee, the steps for addressing a violation have
been added to the redlined Policies. Specifically:
a. If participating remotely, Town staff may mute the individual with an explanation for
the record of why muting occurred consistent with this Policy.
b. If participating in-person, the Mayor may call a recess for violation of this Policy,
resulting in the immediate cessation of the audio and video recording and the Council
exiting the Chamber. Staff will determine if the individual should be removed or if all
members of the public should leave depending on the extent of the disturbance. In
the event that all public members exit, only the press would be allowed back in the
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DISCUSSION (Continued):
meeting. Once the individual(s) leave, the Council would return to the Chamber and
the Mayor would resume the meeting.
c. Persons disrupting a Council meeting may be cited for violation of the California Penal
Code Section 403.
As this process would also be in place for other Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions,
the staff liaison will need to assist the Chair to call a recess and address the disturbance.
In the past, the Council adopted its Policies by Resolution. This practice ended several years
ago with the Council adopting its Council Policies through direction action. The Agenda Format
Policy and Code of Conduct Policy have old Resolutions (Attachments 4 and 5, respectively) that
need to be rescinded. For this reason, staff is recommending that the Council adopt a
Resolution to rescind these outdated Resolutions and set forth the current adoption practice
for Council Policies.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve the updates to the Policies (Attachments 1
and 2) as recommended by the Council Policy Committee and adopt a Resolution (Attachment
6) to rescind outdated Resolutions.
COORDINATION:
The information contained in this report was coordinated with the Town Clerk and Town
Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of these Policy updates has no fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachments:
1. Redlined Updates to Council Policy 2-01: Town Agenda Format and Rules
2. Redlined Updates to Council Policy 2.04: Town Council Code of Conduct
3. Town Code Section 2.20.020
4. Resolution 2009-002
5. Resolution 2006-111.
6. Proposed Resolution to Rescind Resolutions 2009-002 and 2006-111
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COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
TITLE: Town Agenda Format and Rules POLICY NUMBER: 2-01
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/15/1986 PAGES: 7
ENABLING ACTIONS: 1986-183; 1987-024; 1988-124; 1993-181; 1994-057; 1996-108; 2001-077; 2004-033; 2009-002
REVISED DATES: 12/15/1986; 3/2/1987; 6/6/1988; 6/15/1992; 12/6/1993; 4/4/1994; 8/5/1996; 7/2/2001; 4/5/2004; 1/20/2009; 3/16/2009; 12/6/2010; 8/5/2013; 3/3/2015; 9/20/2016; 6/20/2017; 8/1/2017; 12/4/18/; 8/20/19; 12/3/19; 6/1/2021
APPROVED:
PURPOSE
To establish procedures which standardize Town agendas and insure an orderly meeting. This
Policy applies to Town Council and all Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
POLICY
The following policies have been established:
A. Order of the Agenda
Subject to the Mayor’s, or Chair’s, discretion to change the order of consideration of any
agenda item during any individual meeting:
Meeting Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Appointments
Presentations
Closed Session Report
Council Matters
Manager Matters
Consent Calendar
Verbal Communications
Public Hearings
Other Business
Adjournment (No later than midnight without vote)
ATTACHMENT 1
Small Town Service Community Stewardship Future Focus
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B. Closed Session Report
At the first Council meeting following any Closed Session, the Town Attorney will report on
the Closed Session describing what occurred, but without reporting any information which
could damage the Town’s position on a) potential or existing litigation, b) the acquisition or
disposition of property, or c) any employee’s privacy interests. In addition, the Closed
Session agenda shall clearly identify the subject of each agenda item consistent with the
requirements of the Brown Act.
C. Communications by Members of the Public
1. Verbal Communications. Comments by members of the public during the initial Verbal
Communications portion of the agenda on items not on the Council agenda shall be
limited to 30 minutes and no more than three (3) minutes per speaker. As an item not
listed on the agenda, no response is required from Town staff or the Council and no
action can be taken. However, the Council may instruct the Town Manager to place the
item on a future agenda. At the conclusion of the first Verbal Communications, the
agenda will proceed onto the Public Hearings and Other Business sections of the
agenda. In the event additional speakers were not able to be heard during the initial
Verbal Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal Communications
section can be opened prior to Adjournment.
2. Public Hearings. Presentations during the Public Hearings portion of the agenda by
appellants and applicants, including any expert or consultant assisting with the
presentation, shall be limited to a total of no more than five (5) minutes for all speakers.
Appellants and applicants shall be provided no more than three (3) minutes to rebut at
the end of the public hearing. Other members of the public testifying at public hearings
shall be limited to no more than three (3) minutes.
3. Submittal of written materials by Applicant and Appellant. To allow Town Council,
Boards, Commissions, Committees, Town Staff, and the public the opportunity to review
material in advance of a hearing, all materials submitted by the Applicant or Appellant
must be received by the Town Clerk fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled public
hearing. Documents and materials received from the Applicant or Appellant after the
deadline will be accepted; however, the Town Staff may not have the time to analyze
the documents and material, and Town Council may not have the time to consider
materials submitted after the deadline. The submittal of any additional material by the
Applicant or Appellant shall not be considered prima facie evidence (sufficient to
establish a fact or raise a presumption) under Town Code Section 29.20.300.
4. Other Agenda Items. Comments by members of the public concerning any other item on
an agenda shall be limited to no more than three (3) minutes per item.
5. Mayor’s Discretion. All time limits noted above shall be subject to change at the Mayor’s
discretion. If a member of the public speaks on the wrong item, the time used would be
deducted from the speaker’s overall public comment time allowance on the correct
item.
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D. Consent Calendar
Items on the Council agenda that are considered to be of a routine and non-controversial
nature are placed on the Consent Calendar. Typical items include meeting minutes, final
reading and adoption of ordinances, resolutions approving agreements, awards of
contracts, status staff reports, etc.
Consent items shall be approved by a single Council motion unless a member of the Council
requests that an item be removed for separate Council action. Members of the public may
speak on an item on the Consent Calendar during the public comment portion before the
Council votes on the Consent Calendar. Items removed from the Consent Calendar may be
considered at that meeting at the Mayor’s discretion. If an item is removed for discussion,
members of the public may speak to that item even if they previously spoke on the item
during public comment.
E. Presentations
The Presentations portion of the agenda is intended to allow organized groups to make
formal presentations to the Council and to recognize and honor deserving individuals
and organizations. All matters included on the Presentations portion of the agenda
require the prior approval of the Mayor and shall be limited to no more than ten (10)
minutes, unless the Mayor grants additional time.
F. Council Matters
Members of Council may report on the activities of the committees to which they belong or
the meetings they attend, question staff briefly on matters upon which the Council has
taken action or given direction, make brief announcements, or discuss whether to place
particular items on future agendas for action by the Council. Future agenda items to be
briefly discussed here shall be identified consistent with Section G of this policy, or may be
raised for the first time under this item.
G. Adjournment
Council meetings will be adjourned at midnight unless a majority of the Council Members
present vote to extend the adjournment time.
H. Americans with Disabilities Notice on Town Agendas
As part of the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town is required
to provide notice of whom to contact in advance of a public meeting for assistance to
disabled individuals who might wish to participate. The following notice shall be provided in
at least one location on each Town agenda for Council, Boards, Commissions, or
Committees.
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I. Preparation of the Agenda
The agenda is prepared by staff in consultation with the Mayor for the Mayor’s final
approval. If there is a disagreement between the Mayor and staff, the Mayor makes the
ultimate call on the Agenda and its items. Any member of the Council may submit a request
through the Town Manager or directly to the Mayor to make a change or addition to the
agenda. In no event may the subject of whether to amend the agenda be discussed outside
of a public meeting by more than two (2) members of the Council.
Items thus proposed to be added to the agenda require the Mayor’s agreement to be added
for action. If the Mayor does not agree, the item shall be listed on the agenda for discussion
purposes only under the Council Matters section of the agenda. Council may then discuss
whether to place the item on a future agenda for action. Two (2) or more members of the
Council must vote in favor of placing an item on a future agenda for action. The Mayor in
good faith will make every effort to place the item on the first available Council agenda in
consultation with the Town Manager.
If the wish of the Council is to add an item on the agenda of the current meeting, then the
Brown Act generally requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote or a unanimous vote of those present if
less than five (5) Council Members are present, with a finding that there is a need to take
immediate action and the need for action came to the attention of the Town after the
agenda was posted.
J. Agenda Schedule and Preparation
In general, questions or inquiries from Council Members to the Town Manager and/or Town
Attorney regarding agenda items should be responded to within 24 hours, and then placed
into Addenda and/or Desk Items, as appropriate.
Thursday, prior
to the meeting
Written agenda is finalized and printed. Agenda packets distributed to
Town Council Members. Public comments on agenda items received
by 11:00 a.m. will be included in the agenda packet.
Friday, prior to
the meeting
Additional information from staff available after the Thursday
distribution of the agenda packet, and public comments received prior
to 11:00 a.m. on Friday will be distributed to Town Council members as
an Addendum to a staff report.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk Administrator 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]
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Monday, prior
to the meeting
Additional information from staff available after the Friday Addendum
and public comment received prior to 11:00 a.m. on Monday will be
distributed to Town Council members as an Addendum to a staff
report.
Day of Council
Meeting
Council comments and questions received by 7:00 a.m. and public
comments received by 11:00 a.m. on the morning of a Council meeting
will be included in a Desk Item for distribution to Town Council
members by 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon of a Council meeting. Council
comments and questions received after 7:00 a.m. may be addressed
during the Council meeting. Public comment received after 11:00 a.m.
will not be distributed to the Council in the Desk Item; however, public
comment may be submitted by individuals during the Council meeting.
In general, questions or inquiries from Council Members to the Town Manager and/or Town
Attorney regarding agenda items should be responded to within 24 hours, and then placed
into Addenda and/or Desk Items, as appropriate.
K. Agenda Posting
Council Agendas shall be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting, and at least 24
hours prior to a special meeting. Notice of any meeting of a formally appointed Committee
where two Council Members could be present shall be posted at least 24 hours in advance
of any such meeting with a note as to the time and location, and an invitation to the public
to attend.
L. Conduct of Town Council Meetings
The Council shall adopt:
1. Robert's Rules of Order or
2. Some other rules of order, or
3. Allow the Mayor to conduct the meeting as deemed appropriate so long as all
members of the Town Council concur.
M. Attendance at Meetings
The Town Council Rules provisions concerning Remote Attendance shall apply to all Boards,
Commissions, and Committees as well as the Town Council as follows:
1. Requests by Council Members to attend a regular Council meeting via remote
appearance are allowed on a limited basis and with no more than two remote
participations in a row. Remote attendance shall be permitted for a medical, family or
work event requiring a Council Member’s absence or in the event the Council Member is
out of the area on official Town business. In addition, at least a quorum of the Council
must participate from a location within the Town.
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2. Requests by Commissioners to attend a Commission meeting via remote appearance
should be allowed on a limited basis to mirror the existing attendance requirements and
with no more than two remote participations in a row.
3. When a Council Member or Commissioner is participating remotely, they shall have
their camera on and be visible for the duration of the meeting.
4. The public may participate in all public meetings remotely by following the remote
participation instructions that are provided on the agenda. The remote participation
instructions shall be provided on all Town Council and Commission agendas.
N. Proposed Reconsideration of Prior Council Actions
Reconsideration of prior Council actions is discouraged and may only occur in special
circumstances subject to the procedural restrictions outlined herein. Reconsideration does
not include, and this Policy does not prohibit, the repeal of a resolution or ordinance in
response to a lawsuit or a referendum challenging that adoption.
Step 1 – Motion to Place Reconsideration of a Prior Action on a Future Council Agenda
a) The motion must be made by a Council Member who previously voted on the
prevailing side of the prior action;
b) The maker of the motion shall specifically articulate the new information, analysis
and/or circumstances that warrant(s) reconsideration of the prior action;
c) The motion must be adopted by a majority of the full Council; and
d) The motion may only be made and considered at the next regularly scheduled meeting
of the Council after the item was originally acted upon.
Step 2 – Full Reconsideration of the Prior Action, if a motion as outlined in Step 1 is
approved.
a) The full reconsideration of the prior action will be placed on the next available Council
agenda following the agenda-setting and required public notification process.
b) The agenda, public notification and staff report for the full reconsideration of the prior
action shall clearly state that the item has been previously acted upon by the Council
and is being reconsidered by the Council.
c) Action on the reconsideration of the prior action shall adhere to regular Council policies
and practices as if the item was being heard for the first time.
d) The full reconsideration of the prior action (whether sustained, reversed or otherwise
modified) will be the final action on that item, and no further reconsiderations will be
considered.
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O. Motions by the Chairperson
The Chairperson of the meeting may make or second motions. The Chairperson may also
restate, or ask that the maker restate, all motions immediately prior to any vote.
P. Behavior Expectations and Consequences at Town Council Meetings:
The public is welcome to participate in the meetings, understanding that the purpose of the
meeting is to conduct the important business of the Town in an efficient and effective
manner. At each meeting, the Mayor should state:
1. For the benefit of the entire community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that all speakers
follow the Town’s meeting guidelines by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This
is done by following meeting guidelines set forth in State law, in the Town Code, and on
the cover sheet of the Council agenda.
2. The Town embraces diversity and strongly condemns hate speech and offensive, hateful
language or racial intolerance of any kind at Council meetings.
3. Town Council and staff are well aware of the public’s right to disagree with their
professional opinion on various Town issues. However, anti-social behavior, slander,
hatred, and bigotry statements are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in
any way, shape, or form at Town Council meetings.
4. All public comments at the Town Council meeting must pertain to items within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Town and shall not contain slanderous statements,
hatred, and bigotry against non-public officials.
5. The Town will go through the following steps if a disturbance results from a member of
the public not following these rules:
a. If participating remotely, Town staff may mute the individual with an explanation
for the record of why muting occurred consistent with this Policy.
b. If participating in-person, the Mayor may call a recess for violation of this Policy,
resulting in the immediate cessation of the audio and video recording and the
Council exiting the Chamber. Staff will determine if the individual should be
removed or if all members of the public should leave depending on the extent of
the disturbance. In the event that all public members exit, only the press would
be allowed back in the meeting. Once the individual(s) leave, the Council would
return to the Chamber and the Mayor would resume the meeting.
c. Persons disrupting a Council meeting may be cited for violation of the California
Penal Code Section 403.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Robert Schultz, Town Attorney
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COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
TITLE: Town Council Code of Conduct POLICY NUMBER: 2-04
EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/3/2004 PAGES: 8
ENABLING ACTIONS: 2004-059; 2006-111
REVISED DATES: 12/17/2012; 3/3/2015; 12/17/2019
APPROVED:
I. Preamble
The legal responsibilities of the Los Gatos Town Council are set forth by applicable state and
federal laws. In addition, the Town Council has adopted regulations, including this Code of
Conduct Policy, that hold Council Members to standards of conduct above and beyond what is
required by law. This Policy is written with the assumption that Council Members, through
training, are aware of their legal and ethical responsibilities as elected officials. These
expectations of conduct also apply to all members of the Town’s Boards, Committees, and
Commissions.
II. Form of Government
The Town of Los Gatos operates under a Council-Manager form of government as prescribed by
Town Code, Section 2.30.305. Accordingly, members of the Council are elected at-large, provide
legislative direction, set Town policy, and ultimately answer to the public. The Town Manager
serves as the Town’s chief administrative officer and is responsible for directing the day-to-day
operations of the Town and implementing policy direction.
III. Town Council Roles and Responsibilities
The role of the Town Council is to act as a legislative and quasi-judicial body. Through its
legislative and policy authority, the Council is responsible for assessing and achieving the
community’s desire for its present and future and for establishing policy direction to achieve its
desired outcomes. All members of the Town Council, including those who serve as Mayor and
Vice Mayor, have equal votes.
Members of the Town Council fulfill their role and responsibilities through the relationships
they have with each other and the public. Town Council Members should approach their work,
each other, and the public in a manner that reflects ethical behavior, honesty and integrity. The
commitment of Town Council Members to their work is characterized by open constructive
communication, innovation, and creative problem solving.
ATTACHMENT 2
Small Town Service Community Stewardship Future Focus
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IV. Mayoral and Vice Mayoral Selection Process
Per Town Municipal Code, Section 2.20.035, the selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor occurs
annually at a special meeting in December by majority vote of the Town Council. The Mayor
and Vice Mayor serve at the pleasure of the Town Council and may be replaced by a majority
vote of the Council.
V. Mayoral and Vice Mayoral Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships
The following outlines some of the key roles, responsibilities, and relationships as they relate to
the positions of Mayor and Vice Mayor:
Mayor
A. The Mayor is the presiding officer of the Town Council. In this capacity, the Mayor is
responsible for developing Council agendas in cooperation with the Town Manager and
leading Council meetings.
B. The Mayor recommends various standing committee appointments to the Council for
approval.1 This will be done at a Council meeting in December of each year. When
making committee recommendations, the Mayor should attempt to balance shared
responsibilities and opportunities among Council Members. The Mayor may also
appoint citizens to committees not established by Town ordinance or resolution as s/he
deems appropriate.
C. The title of Mayor carries with it the responsibility of communicating with the Town
Council, Town Manager, and members of the public. In this capacity, the Mayor serves
as the Town “spokesperson” representing the Council in official and ceremonial
occasions.
D. As the official Town spokesperson, the Mayor performs special duties consistent with
the Mayoral office, including, but not limited to: signing of documents on behalf of the
Town, issuing proclamations, serving as the official voting delegate for various municipal
advocacy groups, and delivering the State of the Town Address at his or her discretion.2
The Town Council will determine any additional authority or duties that the Mayor shall
perform.
E. Special duties consistent with the Mayoral office may be delegated to the Vice Mayor or
any other member of the Town Council.
F. In the event that one or more members of a Town Board, Commission, or Committee
acts in a manner contrary to approved Board/Commission policies and procedures, the
Mayor may counsel those members about the rules set forth in the Town Commissioner
Handbook.3
1 Council Agenda Format and Rules Policy
2 Council Commendation and Proclamation Policy
3 Resolution 1999-167
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Vice Mayor
A. In the Mayor’s absence, the Vice Mayor shall perform the formal duties of the Mayor.4
B. When the Vice Mayor performs the duties of the Mayor in his/her absence, the Vice
Mayor also carries the responsibility of communicating with the Town Manager, Town
Council, and members of the public.
VI. Council Conduct in Public Meetings
To ensure the highest standards of respect and integrity during public meetings, Council
Members should:
A. Use formal titles. The Council should refer to one another formally during Council
meetings such as Mayor, Vice Mayor or Council Member or Mr., Mrs., or Ms., followed
by the individual’s last name.
B. Practice civility and decorum in discussions and debate. Difficult questions, tough
challenges to a particular point of view, and criticism of ideas and information are
legitimate elements of free democracy in action. During public discussions, Council
Members should be respectful of others and diverse opinions and allow for the debate
of issues.
C. Honor the role of the presiding officer in maintaining order and equity. Respect the
Mayor/Chair's efforts to focus discussion on current agenda items.
D. Council decisions should be reserved until all applicable information has been presented.
E. Conduct during public hearings. During public testimony, Council Members should
refrain from engaging the speaker in dialogue. For purposes of clarification, Council
Members may ask the speaker questions. Council comment and discussion should
commence upon the conclusion of all public testimony
VII. Maintaining Civility at Council Meetings
The public is welcome to participate at Town Council meetings and the Mayor should remind
the public of the Town’s expectations for civility in order for the business of the Town to be
completed efficiently and effectively. These expectations include and are not limited to:
A. For the benefit of the entire community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that all speakers follow
the Town’s meeting guidelines by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This is done
by following meeting guidelines set forth in State law, in the Town Code, and on the cover
sheet of the Council agenda.
B. The Town embraces diversity and strongly condemns hate speech and offensive, hateful
language or racial intolerance of any kind at Council Meetings.
C. Town Council and staff are well aware of the public’s right to disagree with their
professional opinion on various Town issues. However, anti-social behavior, slander, hatred,
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and bigotry statements are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any way,
shape or form at Town Council meetings.
D. All public comments at the Town Council meeting must pertain to items within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Town and shall not contain slanderous statements, hatred, and
bigotry against non-public officials.
E. The Town will go through the following steps if a disturbance results from a member of the
public not following these rules:
1. If participating remotely, Town staff may mute the individual with an explanation for
the record of why muting occurred consistent with this Policy.
2. If participating in-person, the Mayor may call a recess for violation of this Policy,
resulting in the immediate cessation of the audio and video recording and the
Council exiting the Chamber. Staff will determine if the individual should be
removed or if all members of the public should leave depending on the extent of the
disturbance. In the event that all public members exit, only the press would be
allowed back in the meeting. Once the individual(s) leave, the Council would return
to the Chamber and the Mayor would resume the meeting.
3. Persons disrupting a Council meeting may be cited for violation of the California
Penal Code Section 403.
VIII. Legal Requirements
The Town Council operates under a series of laws that regulate its operations as well as the
conduct of its members. The Town Attorney serves as the Town’s legal officer and is available
to advise the Council on these matters.
A. Training
Biannual training in the following areas shall be provided by staff to Council Members:
1. The Ralph M. Brown Act
2. Town / CA State Law on Conflict of Interest (AB 1234)
3. Government Section 1090
4. Incompatible Offices
5. The Fair Political Practices Commission Forms
6. Bias
7. Town / CA State Law on Harassment (SB 1343)
B. Procurement
Unless authorized by the Town Council, Council Members shall not become involved in
administrative processes for acquiring goods and services.
C. Land Use Applications
The merits of an application shall only be evaluated on information included in the public
record. Council Members shall disclose ex parte communication and any information obtained
outside of the public record that may influence his/her decision on a matter pending before the
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Town Council. Council disclosure shall occur after the Public Hearing section of the agenda, and
before Council deliberations.
D. Code of Conduct Policy
Newly elected Council Members are strongly encouraged to sign a statement affirming they
have read and understand the Town of Los Gatos Council Code of Conduct Policy.
E. Non-Profit Organizations
Council Members may not sit on boards of directors of non-profit organizations which receive
funding or in-kind contributions from the Town, unless the role serves a legitimate Town
purpose, such as the League of California Cities, and the participation is approved by the full
Council.
IX. Council Participation in Boards, Commissions and Committees, and Reporting
Requirements
There are several committees that Town Council Members have been appointed to or have an
interest in, including but not limited to: Town Council standing and ad hoc committees, Town
boards and commissions, regional boards and commissions, and community-generated
committees.
Primary Council representatives should update the Council about board, commission, and
committee activities. When serving as the primary Council representative on any board,
commission, or committee, Council Members should periodically provide updated reports to
the Council during the “Council Matters” opportunity on the Council meeting agenda.
Recommended actions by Council Committees should be reported to the Council. When serving
on a Council Committee, whether standing or ad hoc, all work undertaken by the Committee
must be directed by the Council, and all recommended actions of a Council Committee shall be
reported to the Council.
X. Council Relationship with Town Staff
The Town Council has adopted a Council-Manager form of government. The Town Manager’s
powers and duties are outlined in the Town Code, Section 2.30.295.
Council Conduct and Communication with Town Staff
To enhance its working relationship with staff, Council should be mindful of the support and
resources needed to accomplish Council goals. When communicating and working with staff,
Council should follow these guidelines:
A. Council Members should treat staff as professionals. Clear, honest communication that
respects the abilities, experience, and dignity of each individual is expected. As with
Council colleagues, practice civility and decorum in all interactions with Town staff.
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B. Council Members should direct questions about policy, budget, or professional opinion to
the Town Manager, Town Attorney or Department Directors. Council Members can
direct questions and inquiries to any staff for information that is readily available to the
general public or easily retrievable by staff.
C. The Town Manager and staff are responsible for implementing Town policy and/or
Council action. The processing of Council policy and decisions takes place with the Town
Manager and staff. Council should not direct policy/program administrative functions
and implementation; rather it should provide policy guidance to the Town Manager.
D. Council Members should attempt to communicate questions, corrections, and/or
clarifications about reports requiring official action to staff prior to Council meetings.
Early feedback will enable staff to address Council questions and incorporate minor
corrections or changes to a Council report, resulting in a more efficient Council meeting
discussion; however, this does not preclude Council Members from asking questions at
Council Meetings.
E. Council Members should not direct the Town Manager to initiate any action, change a
course of action, or prepare any report without the approval of Council. The Town
Manager’s responsibility is to advise on resources available and required for a particular
course of action as it relates to the direction of the majority of the Council.
F. Council Members should not attend department staff meetings unless requested by the
Town Manager.
G. All Council Members should have the same information with which to make decisions.
Information requested by one Council Member will be shared with all members of the
Council.
H. Concerns related to the behavior or work of a Town employee should be directed to the
Town Manager. Council Members should not reprimand employees.
I. Per California Government Code, Sections 3201-3209, Council Members should not solicit
financial contributions from Town staff or use promises or threats regarding future employment. Although Town staff may, as private citizens with constitutional rights, support political candidates, such activities cannot take place during work hours, at the workplace, or in uniform.
XI. Council Communication with the Public and other Council Members
The Public has a reasonable expectation that it may engage its Council Members on matters of
community concern. In response, Council Members may express a preliminary opinion on
issues or projects raised. Any such preliminary statement shall not constitute a prejudgment or
create a presumption of bias on any issue or a project. In addition, Council Members may from
time to time express opinions regarding broad policy matters which may be in conflict with
currently adopted Council policies. Such statements are permissible if clearly characterized as
personal opinion or policy change objectives.
XII. Enforcement
A. Purpose
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The Council Code of Conduct Policy establishes guiding principles for appropriate conduct and
behavior and sets forth the expectations of Council Members. The purpose of the policy
language is to establish a process and procedure that:
1. Allows the public, Town Council, and Town employees to report Code of Conduct policy
violations or other misconduct.
2. Provides guidelines to evaluate Code of Conduct policy violations or other misconduct
and implement appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
B. Procedures
1. Reporting of Complaints
The following section outlines the process for reporting Council Member Code of Conduct
Policy violations or other misconduct:
a. Complaints made by members of the public, the Town Manager, and Town Attorney
should be reported to the Mayor. If a complaint involves the Mayor, it should be
reported to the Vice Mayor.
b. Complaints made by Council Members should be reported to the Town Manager or
Town Attorney to adhere to Brown Act requirements.
c. Complaints made by Town employees should be reported to the Town Manager,
who will direct them to the Mayor or Vice Mayor.
2. Evaluation of Complaints Alleging Violations
Upon report of a written complaint, the Town Manager and Town Attorney will join the Mayor
or Vice Mayor as an evaluation committee to determine the validity of the complaint and, if
appropriate, an initial course of action as discussed below. If the Town Manager or Town
Attorney is the complainant, the longest serving uninvolved Council Member will replace the
Town Manager or Town Attorney on the evaluation committee.
Within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of the complaint by the Mayor or Vice Mayor, the
Council Member in question shall be notified of the reported complaint by the Mayor or his/her
designee. The notification shall include a copy of the written complaint and supporting
documentation, if any, the identity of the complainant and nature of the complaint.
3. Unsubstantiated or Minor Violations
If the majority of the Committee agrees that the reported violation is without substance, no
further action will be taken. If the reported violation is deemed valid but minor in nature, the
Mayor or Vice Mayor shall counsel and, if appropriate, admonish the Council Member privately
to resolve the matter. Admonishment is considered to be a reproof or warning directed to a
Council Member about a particular type of behavior that violates Town policy.
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4. Allegations of Major Violations
If the reported violation is considered to be serious in nature, the matter shall be referred to
outside legal counsel selected by the Committee for the purpose of conducting an initial
interview with the subject Council Member. The outside counsel shall report his/her initial
findings back to the Committee.
If the Committee then determines that an investigation is warranted, the Committee shall
direct the outside legal counsel to conduct an investigation. The investigation process would
include, but is not limited to, the ascertainment of facts relevant to the complaint through
interviews and the examination of any documented materials.
5. Report of Findings
At the conclusion of the investigation, outside legal counsel shall report back to the Committee
in writing. The report shall either (1) recommend that the Council Member be exonerated
based on a finding that the investigation did not reveal evidence of a serious violation of the
Code of Conduct, or (2) recommend disciplinary proceedings based on findings that one or
more provisions of the Code of Conduct or other Town policies have been violated. In the latter
event, the report shall specify the provisions violated along with the facts and evidence
supporting each finding.
The Committee shall review the report and its recommendations. If the consensus of the
Committee is to accept the report and recommendations, the Committee shall implement the
recommendations. Where the recommendation is exoneration, no further action shall be taken.
Where the recommendation is to initiate disciplinary proceedings, the matter shall be referred
to the Council. Where there is no consensus of the Committee regarding the
recommendations, the matter shall be referred to the Council.
The subject Council Member shall be notified in writing of the Committee’s decision within 72
hours. Where the decision is to refer the matter to the Council, a copy of the full report,
including documents relied on by the investigator shall be provided with the notification, and a
copy of both shall be provided to the whole Council.
6. Proceedings
Investigative findings and recommended proceedings and disciplinary action that are brought
forward to Council as a result of a significant policy violation shall be considered at a public
hearing. The public hearing should be set far enough in advance to allow the Council Member
in question reasonably sufficient time to prepare a response.
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Investigative findings shall be presented to the Town Council at a public hearing. The rules of
evidence do not apply to the public hearing. It shall not be conducted as an adversarial
proceeding.
C. Disciplinary Action
1. Considerations in Determining Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action may be imposed by Council upon Council Members who have violated the
Council Code of Conduct Policy. Disciplinary action or sanctions are considered when a serious
violation of Town policy has occurred by a Council Member. In determining the type of sanction
imposed, the following factors may be considered:
a. Nature of the violation
b. Prior violations by the same individual
c. Other factors which bear upon the seriousness of the violation
2. Types of Sanctions
At the discretion of the Council, sanctions may be imposed for violating the Code of Conduct or
engaging in other misconduct. These actions may be applied individually or in combination.
They include, but are not limited to:
a. Public Admonishment – A reproof or warning directed to a Council Member about a
particular type of behavior that violates Town policy.
b. Revocation of Special Privileges – A revocation of a Council Member’s Council
Committee assignments, including standing and ad hoc committees, regional boards and
commissions, and community-generated board/committee appointments. Other
revocations may include temporary suspension of official travel, conference
participation, and ceremonial titles.
c. Censure – A formal statement or resolution by the Council officially reprimanding a
Council Member.
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Sec. 2.20.020. Same—Interruptions and rules for conduct.
(a)Understanding that the purpose of the meetings of the Town Council is to conduct the people's business for
the benefit of all the people, in the event that any meeting of the Town Council is willfully interrupted by a
person or group of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of the meeting impossible, the Mayor, Vice-
Mayor or any other member of the Town Council acting as the chair, may order the removal of the person or
persons responsible for the disruption and bar them from further attendance at the Council meeting, or
otherwise proceed pursuant to Government Code section 54957.9 or any applicable penal statute or Town
ordinance. For purposes of these rules "willfully interrupt" includes, but is not limited to, doing any of the
following after being directed by the chair to cease and being warned that continuing to do so will be a
violation of law:
(1)Addressing the Town Council without first being recognized.
(2)Persisting in addressing a subject or subjects other than that before the Town Council.
(3)Repetitiously addressing the same subject.
(4)Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired.
(5)Failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so.
(6)As a speaker, interrupting or attempting to interrupt members of the Town Council or members of the
Town staff.
(7)From the audience, interrupting or attempting to interrupt, a speaker, members of the Town Council or
members of the Town staff, or shouting or attempting to shout over a speaker, members of the Town
Council or members of the Town staff, or displays such as clapping, stamping, loud talking, hissing and
booing.
(8)Violations of rules of conduct established by the Town Council.
(b)The Town Council may establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings by resolution.
(c)Nothing in this section or any rules of conduct that may be adopted by the Town Council shall be construed
to prohibit public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs or services of the Town or of the acts or
omissions of the Town Council or Town staff.
(d)Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section 2.20.020 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(e)If any subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this section 2.20.020 is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this section. The
Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed this section and each subsection, sentence, clause
and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, sections, clauses or phrases
had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.
(Code 1968, § 2-3; Ord. No. 2074, § I, 11-6-00)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-111
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING COUNCIL CODE OF
CONDUCT RESOLUTION 2004 -59 AND ADOPTING AMENDED VERSION OF THE
COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT ADDING RECOMMENDED ENFORCEMENT
PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, in 2004, the Council adopted a Code of Conduct Policy that established
guiding principles for appropriate conduct and behavior and set forth the expectations for Council
Members; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of Council Code of Conduct reflect a commitment by
Council Members to the people they serve and to each other, and more importantly, a desire to seek what
is good for the community; and
WHEREAS, at the April 19, 2006 Special Council Meeting, the Council directed the
Council Policy Committee to develop amendments to the Council Code of Conduct that would establish
disciplinary procedures and actions should policy violations occur; and
WHEREAS, the amended Council Code of Conduct policy incorporates recommended
procedures and processes related to policy enforcement, including but not limited to: policy violation
complaints, investigations, findings, proceedings, and disciplinary actions.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Los Gatos does hereby rescind
Council Code of Conduct Resolution 2004 -59 and adopt amended version of the Council Code of
Conduct adding recommended enforcement procedures as reflected in Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the sixteenth day of October, 2006 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector, Mike Wasserman,
Mayor Diane McNutt
NAYS: Steve Glickman
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:SIGNED: / 1 m .t fil (A'tff
ATTEftA - BM CLERISTRAT OR OF THE
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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RESOLUTION 2009 -002.
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAT AND RULES
WHEREAS, the Town Council has adopted Town Council Agenda Format Rules, which, among other
things, sets forth the orderof items for Council meeting agendas; and
WHEREAS, that the Town Council Agenda Format and Rules were last amended by the Town Council
on April 5, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council Agenda Format and Rules . sets a standard agenda order with
consideration of Council Matters and Manager Matters at the end of the agenda prior to Adjournment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council Agenda Format and Rules sets deadlines for citizens and Council
members to place items on the agenda; and
WHEREAS, Town Council desires to change the order of consideration of Council Matters and
Manager Matters to after Presentations and before the Consent Calendar in order to provide an opportunity for
the Council and Manager to share information and make announcements earlier in the meehig when more
members of the public are typically presentand to delete the language setting deadlines for citizens and
Council members on the agenda which is inconsistent with current practice
RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, County of Santa Clara, State of California,
that the Town of Los Gatos
That the Town Council Agenda Format and Rules are amended to read as shown in Exhibit A
attached to this resolution, which is by this reference incorporated herein.
2. That Resolution 2004 -33 is hereby rescinded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,
California, held on the20"' day of January, 2009 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Steve Rice, Barbara Spector, and Mayor Mike Wasserman
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
LOTE
ST:
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O S, CALIFORNIA
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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COUNCIL POLICY
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Subject: Town Council Agenda
Format and Rules
Approved:
Enabling Actions:
1986 -183; 1987 -24; 1988-
124; 1993 -181; 1994 -57;
1996 -108; 2001 -77; 2004 -33
Effective: Revised Date:
12/15/86 12/15/86; 3/2/87; 6/6/88;
6/15/92; 12/6/93; 4/4/94;
8/5/96; 7/2/01; 4/5/04
PURPOSE
To establish procedures which standardize the Town Council agenda and insure an orderly
meeting.
POLICY
The following policies have been established:
A. Order of the Agenda
Subject to the Mayor's discretion to change the order of consideration of any agenda item
during any individual meeting:
Closed Session
Interviews
Meeting Called to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Closed Session Report
Appointments
Presentations
Council Matters
Manager Matters
Consent Calendar
Verbal Communications
Public Hearings
Other Business
Adjournment (No later than midnight without vote)
EXHIBIT A
B. Closed Session Report
At the first Council meeting following any Closed Session, the Town Attorney will report
on the Closed Session describing what occurred, but without reporting any infonnation
which could damage the Town's position on a) potential or existing litigation, b) the
acquisition or disposition of property, or c) any employee's privacy interests. In addition,
the Closed Session agenda shall clearly identify the subject of each agenda item consistent
with the requirements of the Brown Act.
C. Communications by Members of the Public
1) Verbal Communications Comments by members of the public during the Verbal
Communications portion of the agenda shall be limited to no more than three (3)
minutes per speaker.
2) Public HeariUs Presentations during the Public Hearings portion of the agenda by
appellants and applicants, including any expert or consultant assisting with the
presentation, shall be limited to a total of no more than ten (10) minutes for all
speakers. Appellants and applicants shall be provided no more than five (5) minutes to
rebut the end of the public hearing. Other members of the public testifying at public
hearings shall be limited to no more than three (3) minutes.
3) Other Agenda Items Comments by members of the public concerning any other item
on an agenda shall be limited to no more than three (3) minutes per item.
4) Mayor's Discretion All time limits shall be subject to change at the Mayor's
discretion in order to control the length of a meeting.
B. Consent Calendar
The Mayor will ask if any member of the Council, Town staff or public wishes to
comment on any item on the consent calendar. At the Mayor's discretion, items
removed from the consent calendar may be considered either before or after the Public
Hearings portion of the agenda.
E. Presentations
The Presentations portion ofthe agenda is intended to allow organized groups to make
formal presentations to the Council and to recognize and honor deserving individuals
and organizations. All matters included on the Presentations portion of the agenda
require the prior approval of the Mayor and shall be limited to no more than ten (10)
minutes, unless the Mayor grants additional time.
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F. Council Matters
Members of Council may report on the activities of the committees to which they belong or
the meetings they attend, question staff briefly on matters upon which the Council has taken
action or given direction, make brief announcements, or discuss whether to place particular
items on fixture agendas for action by the Council. Future agenda items to be briefly
discussed here shall be identified consistent with Section G of this policy, or may be raised
for the first time under this item.
G. Adjournment
Council meetings will be adjourned at midnight unless a majority of the Council Members
present vote to extend the adjournment time.
H. Preparation of the Agenda
The agenda is prepared by staff for the Mayor's approval. In this manner the Mayor
determines the agenda. Any member of the Council may request that the Mayor snake a
change or addition to the agenda. Such requests may be made through the Town Manager
or directly to the Mayor. In no event may the subject of whether to amend the agenda be
discussed outside of a public meeting by more than two (2) members of the Council.
Items thus proposed to be added to the agenda require the Mayor's agreement to be added
for action. If the Mayor does not agree, the item shall be listed on the agenda for discussion
purposes only under the Council Matters portion of the agenda. Council may then discuss
whether to place the item on a future agenda for action. Two (2) or more members of the
Council must vote in favor of placing an item on a future agenda for action.
If the wish of the Council is to add an item on the agenda of the current meeting, then the
Brown Act generally requires a two - thirds (2/3) vote or a unanimous vote of those present if
less than five (5) Council Members are present, with a finding that there is a need to take
immediate action and the need for action came to the attention of the Town after the agenda
was posted.
I. Agenda Schedule and Preparation of Schedule
Thursday, 11 days prior to meeting All agenda reports are due to the Town
Manager's Administrative Assistant. Reports
should be submitted as soon as possible to
allow time for review and revision.
The deadline for all reports is the Wednesday
prior to the Council meeting.
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Thursday, prior to meeting Written agenda -is finalized and printed.
Agenda packets distributed to Town Council
members.
Conduct of Town Council MegtiM
The Council shall adopt:
1. Robert's Rules of Order or
2. Some other rules of order, or
3. Allow the Mayor to conduct the meeting as deemed appropriate so long as all members
of the Town Council concur.
K. Reconsideration of Items
No item acted upon by the Town Council will be reconsidered by the Council within ninety
90) days of the Council action unless the item is requested for reconsideration by a member
of the Town Council. A motion for reconsideration may only be made at the meeting of the
original Council action or at the meeting immediately following the original action provided
the matter appears on the agenda, unless a request for reconsideration is made by at least two
2) members of the Council at the meeting immediately following the original action, in
which event the item will be placed on the next available agenda for Council action. See
schedule in Section II concerning placement of items on the regular agenda by members of
the Town Council.
L. Motions by the Chair
The Chairperson of the meeting may make or second motions.
The Mayor may restate, or ask that the maker.restate, all motions immediately prior to any
vote.
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Orry P, Korb, Town Attorney
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Resolution 20 - Council Meeting Date
RESOLUTION 20 -xx RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO RESCIND
RESOLUTION 2006-111 PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
AND RESOLUTION 2009-002 PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAT AND
RULES POLICY
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos Town Council adopted Resolution 2006-111 on
October 16, 2006 pertaining to the Code of Conduct Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has adopted the Town Council Code of Conduct as a
Council Policy (2-04) on December 17, 2012 with Council approved revisions on March 3, 2015
and December 17, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos Town Council adopted Resolution 2009-002 on
January 20, 2009 pertaining to the Council Agenda Format and Rules; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has adopted the Town Agenda Format and Rules as a
Council Policy (2-01) on August 5, 2013 with Council approved revisions on March 3, 2015,
September 20, 2016, June 20, 2017, August 1, 2017, December 4, 2018, August 20, 2019, and
June 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, all Town Council Policies are adopted and/or revised directly without
Resolutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Council hereby rescinds Resolution 2006-
111 pertaining to the Council Code of Conduct Policy and Resolution 2009-002 pertaining to the
Council Agenda Format and Rules Policy; and that the Town Council practice of adopting and/or
revising all Town Council Policies directly without Resolutions is hereby memorialized in this
Resolution.
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Resolution 20 - Council Meeting Date
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 2nd day of November, 2021, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: __________________