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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting – Study Session Tuesday, September 3, 2024
5:15 P.M.
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting in-person and utilizing teleconferencing means.
STUDY SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mary Badame, Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Rob Moore, and Council Member Maria Ristow.
Absent: None.
STUDY SESSION
1. Conduct a Study Session to Receive Information on and Discuss Senate Bill 330, Builder’s Remedy, Density Bonus Law, Existing Litigation Outcomes, Proposed State Laws, and the Town Planning Application Review Process.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, gave brief overview of the topics to be discussed and introduced consultant Barbara Kautz.
Barbara Kautz, consultant, gave a presentation on state housing laws.
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
Peter Locastro
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
Tom Johnson
- Asked if the Town can require a certain density on a parcel.
Sophie Kao
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects and asked a clarifying question.
Rich Stephens
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
Bill Walker
- Commented on concerns with development projects greater than three stories.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Study Session Special Meeting of September 3, 2024
DATE: September 6, 2024
Dan Brown
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects and asked clarifying questions.
Carin Yamamoto
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects and asked clarifying questions.
Angela Boles King
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects and asked clarifying questions.
Jak Van Nada
- Asked a clarifying question regarding the Housing Element adopted on January 30 and commented on concerns with proposed developments projects.
Susan Burnet
- Asked about the legal status of the Housing Element adopted on January 30.
Allan Butler
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
Rick Guidice
- Asked a clarifying question on the CEQA exemptions.
Joanne Rodgers
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
John Eichinger
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects and asked clarifying questions.
Sandy Decker
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
Michael Silva
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
Karen Dilullo
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
Praveen Chang
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Study Session Special Meeting of September 3, 2024
DATE: September 6, 2024
Amy Despars
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects and asked clarifying questions.
Lee Fagot
- Commented on concerns with state legislation and urged everyone to inform county and state officials of its impacts.
Zoom Caller
- Commented on concerns with proposed development projects.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Barbara Kautz, consultant, responded to questions raised during public comment.
Council Members asked questions and discussed the item.
Barbara Kautz, consultant, and Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, responded to Council Member questions.
STUDY SESSION ADJOURNED
Study Session adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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/s/ Wendy Wood, Town Clerk