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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting – Study Session Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting in person and utilizing teleconferencing means on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Rob Moore, Council Member Rob Rennie (participating remotely under the Brown Act).
Absent: None
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (ONLY ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA)
Jan Schwartz, New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
- Commented on acquiring directional signs for NUMU, including the use of temporary signs.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Receive and Discuss Information Regarding a Recommended Update to the Town’s Sign Ordinance Provisions Regarding Temporary Signs and Provide Direction to the Town Attorney.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to conduct research on similar surrounding jurisdictions as to what physical type, height, and size of temporary signs are allowed. AMENDMENT: direct staff to contact the real estate community to receive feedback. Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Badame to direct staff to educate businesses regarding Aframe signs, conduct gentle enforcement starting with issuing warnings before issuing citations, and come back with feedback from the downtown community.
Seconded by Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of August 15, 2023 DATE: August 15, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk