How to participate: The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the public process, which is the cornerstone of democracy. If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please follow the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. If you wish to speak to an item NOT on the agenda, you may do so during the “Verbal Communications” period, by following the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting.
Effective Proceedings: The purpose of the Town Council meeting is to conduct the business of the community in an effective and efficient manner. For the benefit of the community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that you follow the Town’s meeting guidelines while attending Town Council meetings and treat everyone with respect and dignity. This is done by following meeting guidelines set forth in State law and in the Town Code. Disruptive conduct is not tolerated, including but not limited to: addressing the Town Council without first being recognized; interrupting speakers, Town Council or 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.
Deadlines for Public Comment and Presentations are as follows:
Persons wishing to make an audio/visual presentation on any agenda item must submit the presentation electronically, either in person or via email, to the Clerk’s Office no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting.
Persons wishing to submit written comments to be included in the materials provided to Town Council must provide the comments as follows:
o For inclusion in the regular packet: by 11:00 a.m. the Thursday before the Council meeting
o For inclusion in any Addendum: by 11:00 a.m. the Monday before the Council meeting o For inclusion in any Desk Item: by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the Council Meeting
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 21, 2023
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOS GATOS, CA
7:00 PM
Maria Ristow, Mayor
Mary Badame Vice Mayor
Matthew Hudes, Council Member
Rob Moore, Council Member
Rob Rennie, Council Member
PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS
Town Council Meetings Broadcast Live on KCAT, Channel 15 (on Comcast) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Rebroadcast of Town Council Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Live & Archived Council Meetings can be viewed by going to:
www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube
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]
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 21, 2023
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in-person at the Town Council Chambers at 110 E.
Main Street and virtually through the Zoom webinar application (log-in information provided below). Members of the public may provide public comments for agenda items in-person or virtually through the Zoom webinar by following the instructions listed below. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
PARTICIPATION
To provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting:
Zoom webinar: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join: https://losgatoscagov.zoom.us/j/81130870079?pwd=N01VUHIxUitGNTFDd3lsa1FDSWJwQT09 Passcode: 146400 You can also type in 811 3087 0079 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join.
o When the Mayor announces the item for which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are participating by phone on the Zoom app, press *9 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand. Join by telephone: Join by Telephone: Dial: USA 877 336 1839 US Toll-free or 636 651 0008 US Toll. Conference code: 686100
o If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand.
In-Person: If you wish to speak during the meeting, please complete a “speaker’s card” located on the back of the chamber benches and return it to the Town Clerk. If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please list the item number. If you wish to speak on an item NOT on the agenda, please list the subject and you may speak during the “Verbal Communications” period. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting.
When called to speak, you may be asked to provide your full name and your town/city of residence. This identifying information is optional and not a requirement for participation. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Mayor may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Council meeting. If you wish to speak to an item or items on the Consent Calendar, please state which item number(s) you are commenting on at the beginning of your time.
If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to [email protected] the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal
Communications – Non-Agenda Item.” Comments received by 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record.
RULES OF DECORUM AND CIVILITY
To conduct the business of the community in an effective and efficient manner, please follow the meeting guidelines set forth in the Town Code and State law.
The Town does not tolerate disruptive conduct, which includes but is not limited to:
· Addressing the Town Council without first being recognized; · Interrupting speakers, Council, or Town staff;
· Continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired; · Failing to relinquish the microphone when directed to do so; · Repetitiously addressing the same subject.
Town Policy does not allow speakers to cede their commenting time to another speaker. Disruption of the meeting may result in a violation of Penal Code Section 403.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
i. Recognize Red Cross Month
ii. Recognize the Senior Services Committee Members
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Items are considered routine Town business and may be approved by one motion. Any member of the Council may request to have an item removed from the Consent Items for comment and action. Members of the public may provide input on any or multiple Consent Item(s) when the Mayor asks for public comments on the Consent Items. If you wish to comment, please follow the Participation Instructions contained on
the item will be heard.)
1. Approve Closed Session Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023.
2. Approve Closed Session Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2023.
3. Approve Council Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2023.
4. Appoint Vice Mayor Mary Badame as the Council Liaison to the Community Health and Senior Services Commission.
5. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report (January 2023).
6. Accept the Annual Progress Report for General Plan and Housing Element Implementation.
7. Receive the Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures on Measure G Revenues and Expenditures for the Period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited (Dixon) for the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Study (813-0242) to Extend the Contract term, Add to the Scope of Services, and Additional Compensation.
9. Approve Partial Rent Relief for Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation and the New Museums of Los Gatos (NUMU) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, Using Available American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Dollars.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council on any matter that is not listed on the agenda. To ensure all agenda items are heard and unless additional time is authorized by the Mayor, this portion of the agenda is limited to 30 minutes and no more than three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event additional speakers were not able to be heard during the initial Verbal Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal Communications will be opened prior to adjournment.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of five minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may be allotted up to three minutes to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of three minutes maximum for closing statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at the meeting.)
10. Introduce a Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 3.50.015 of the Town Code to Increase Maximum Bingo Award to $500.
11. Fee and Fine Schedules for Fiscal Year 2023/24:
a. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to Continue Certain Department Fees, Rates, and Charges, and Amending Certain Fees, Rates, and Charges for Fiscal Year 2023/24. b. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Comprehensive Fine Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to Continue Certain Department Fines and Amending Certain Fines for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.)
12. Receive a Report on Roadside Fire Fuel Reduction (Vegetation Management) (CIP 812- 0130) and Provide Direction on 2023 Work Plan.
13. Receive Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023/24 – 2027/28 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Information and Provide Direction on Project Priorities.
ADJOURNMENT (Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of Council votes for an extension of time).
Writings related to an item on the Town Council meeting agenda distributed to members of the Council 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 Council at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers.
Note: In accordance with Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation challenging a quasi-adjudicatory decision of the Town Council must be brought within 90 days after the decision is final unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.