Staff Report. Draft Proposed CIP Budget for FY2022-23 - 2026-27
PREPARED BY: WooJae Kim
Town Engineer
Reviewed by: Finance Director, Community Development Director, and Parks and Public Works Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6872
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2022
ITEM NO: 3
DATE: April 22, 2022
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years
2022/23 - 2026/27.
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the draft Proposed Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022/23 - 2026/27 (Exhibit 1).
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 the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment. Any effects on the environ mental will be evaluated, as applicable, at each
individual project level, and the recommended action does not constitute approvals of any
specific project in the CIP.
FINDINGS:
▪ As required, pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, this project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3).
▪ That the projects in the draft Proposed FY 2022/23 - 2026/27 CIP Budget are consistent with
the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and Hillside Specific Plan.
ACTION:
Forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Council for the draft Proposed CIP Budget
for FY 2022/23 - 2026/27.
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 –
2026/27
DATE: April 22, 2022
DISCUSSION:
Section 65401 of the Government Code requires that when a town or city has adopted a
General Plan, a list of the proposed public works projects recommended for planning, initiation ,
or construction during the ensuing fiscal year be classified into a coordinated program and
submitted to the Planning Commission for review for conformity with the adopted General Plan
or parts thereof. The findings for conformity would then be reported to the Town Council.
A capital improvement project includes design, construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or non -
routine maintenance that generally costs $25,000 or more with a minimum useful life of five
years. The CIP Budget is evaluated annually to ensure funding of critical p riority projects
related to public streets, parks, facilities, and other Town infrastructure to support the current
needs of the Los Gatos community. The CIP Budget also reflects realistic revenue sources and
use of funds for capital projects for upcoming fiscal years. Funding sources include General
Fund Appropriated Reserve, Gas Tax, Measure B, Traffic Mitigation Funds, Storm Basin Funds,
and Grant Funds. The Town continues its efforts to secure reliable ongoing sources of revenue
for the CIP.
The draft Proposed FY 2022/23 - 2026/27 CIP Budget includes projects under the Street
Program that support and implement the General Plan’s goals and policies of the
Transportation, Environmental and Sustainability, Safety, and Human Service Elements.
Examples of Street Program projects include the annual Street Repair and Resurfacing ; Highway
17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge; Winchester Boulevard Complete Streets; and Bicycle and
Pedestrian Improvements. All projects cited improve the condition and safety of the Town
roadways; install safe pedestrian and bikeway facilities; and promote alternate modes of
transportation, which ultimately support the goal of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction.
The Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element goals and policies of the General Plan are
implemented through the project scopes of the Los Gatos Creek Trail to Highway 9 Trailhead
Connector Project; Open Space Trail Upgrades; Pinehurst Community Garden; and through
other capital maintenance projects to ensure that Town par ks and open spaces remain in good
condition. The Town will also move forward with the design and construction of the Oak
Meadow Bandstand Area Improvements this year, largely funded through the State Proposition
68 grant program administrated by the State Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Town’s Environment and Sustainability Element goals and policies are being implemented
through a variety of CIP projects such as the Annual Storm Drain Improvement Project ;
Stormwater System – Pollution Prevention Compliance; Battery Power Supply – Library; and
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program. As mentioned earlier, many of the projects
under the Street Program contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions by improving Town
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 –
2026/27
DATE: April 22, 2022
DISCUSSION (continued):
roadway infrastructure for multi-modal or active transportation and getting people out of their
cars.
Safety is the most important factor for prioritizing CIP projects. The goals and policies of the
Safety Element are being implemented through projects including Vegetation Management and
Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction to prevent wildfires; various Street Program projects including
Blossom Hill Road Traffic Safety and Traffic Calming Projects to improve safety of Town
roadways; and Measure B Education and Encouragement to promote safety programs to Town
schools.
The Human Services Element goals and policies promote good programs and services for the
youth and seniors, including ensuring safety for children biking and walking and improving
mobility and access for seniors. The CIP projects such as the ADA Transition Plan and Local
Road Safety Plan will set the course for long-term infrastructure plans to remove accessibility
barriers and address roadway safety for students biking and walking to schools. Furthermore,
the Parks Playground Fibar and various other Park Program projects would continue to maintain
the Town’s recreational and outdoor facilities for the Town youth and seniors to safely enjoy.
For any questions related to the projects in the draft Proposed FY 2022/23 – 2026/27 CIP
Budget document, Parks and Public Works Department staff will be available to answer any
questions at the meeting. The scope of the Planning Commission’s review is to determine that
the draft Proposed CIP 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 17, 2022.
For the reasons stated above, staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the
following actions:
1. Find that the project is Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15061(b)(3);
2. Find that the potential projects in the 2022/23 - 2026/27 draft Proposed CIP are
consistent with the General Plan, North 40 Specific Plan, Albright Specific Plan, and
Hillside Specific Plan; and
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SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 –
2026/27
DATE: April 22, 2022
RECOMMENDATION (continued):
3. Forward a recommendation of approval of the 2022/23 - 2026/27 draft Proposed CIP to
the Town Council.
EXHIBIT:
1. Draft Proposed CIP Budget for FY 2022/23 - 2026/27
(Available on Town’s website at
https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30428/FY-2022-23-Capital-Budget)