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2008 COUNCIL RETREAT minutes (2)MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL RETREAT MARCH 22, 2008 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 8:15 A.M. in the Town Council Chambers, 110 East Main Street. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Barbara Spector, Vice Mayor Mike Wasserman, Council Member Steve Glickman, Council Member Diane McNutt, and Council Member Joe Pirzynski. Absent: None. Mayor Spector Stated that the purpose of the 2008 Retreat was to provide input to the Council from experts and stakeholders in four issue areas identified by the Council to be addressed in the General Plan update process. Announced that there would be many opportunities for public input into the update process. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS No one spoke under Verbal Communications. Greg Larson, Town Manager Summarized the purpose of Los Gatos’ General Plan. Presented demographic trend information for Los Gatos, indicating an increase in the median age, rising percentages of the over 55 population, rising household incomes, and increasing diversity. Presented projections indicating revenue deficits for the Town beginning in FY 2010/2011. DISCUSSION TOPICS Panel on Environment and Sustainability Jennifer Smith Grubb, Sustainable Silicon Valley o Discussed climate protection initiatives and the role of local government. Shiloh Ballard, Silicon Valley Leadership Group o Discussed land use and development issues affecting the environment. Barry Cinnamon, Akeena Solar o Discussed energy conservation issues and opportunities. Panel on Recreation Steve Rauwolf, Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation o Discussed benefits of recreational activities and role of partnerships in creating opportunities. Randi Chen, Representing Youth Sports o Discussed levels of participation in youth sports and supply of sports fields. Marc Jensen, Representing Outdoor Recreation o Discussed need for pedestrian and bicycle facilities in Los Gatos. Panel on Youth and Seniors Bob Campbell, Senior Housing Solutions o Discussed service and housing needs for seniors. Amor Santiago, The Health Trust o Discussed the Healthy Living Initiative and opportunities to address health needs in the General Plan. Cary Matsuoka, Los Gatos Union High School District o Discussed opportunities for partnerships to address school safety, social services, facility issues, and asset development for youth. Mike Loya, A Place for Teens o Discussed issues related to the teen population, including after school and evening activities, high school traffic and parking, sports facilities, and alcohol awareness. Mayor Spector Thanked the panelists, Council and staff. Announced that the video of the Retreat would be shared with the General Plan consultants, and be available on the Town’s web site and broadcast on KCAT. ADJOURNMENT Attest: Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator