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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting – Closed Session Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting in-person and utilizing teleconferencing means on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. to hold a Closed Session to discuss anticipated litigation and real property negotiations.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:16 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mary Badame, Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes, Council Member Rob Moore, Council Member Rob Rennie, and Council Member Maria Ristow.
Absent: None
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (ONLY ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA)
Jim Foley
- Explained the challenging office market, identified potential tenants for the Forbes Mill and Tait properties, and requested an extension to secure tenants.
THE TOWN MOVED TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEM:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1): 1 case. (E-mail from Ben Eilenberg threatening litigation is available in the Town Attorney’s office.)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1): 1 case.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) a. Property: 4 Tait Avenue
Negotiating Parties: Town of Los Gatos and Imwalle and Associates Negotiator: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager and Donald Imwalle To Be Negotiated: Terms of purchase, sale, exchange or lease b. Property: 75 Church Street
Negotiating Parties: Town of Los Gatos and Imwalle and Associates Negotiator: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager and Donald Imwalle Negotiations: Terms of purchase, sale, exchange or lease Item #3 was continued to the next available closed session meeting.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of January 16, 2024 DATE: January 18, 2024
The Town Council reconvened in open session. The Town Attorney stated there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Attest: Submitted by:
___________________________ ___________________________ /s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk /s/ Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager