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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
7:00 P.M.
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Matthew Hudes, Vice Mayor Rob Moore, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Maria Ristow.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Ristow led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hudes presented an Arbor Day proclamation.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the April 1, 2025 Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Minutes of the April 1, 2025 Town Council Meeting.
3. Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2025 Joint Special Meeting of the Town Council and Planning Commission.
4. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for February 2025.
5. Adopt a Resolution Describing Improvements and Directing the Preparation of the Town Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2. RESOLUTION 2025-011
6. Approve the Following Actions Related to Annual ADA Compliance Work (CIP No. 812-2013):
a. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Disability Access Consultants, LLC, to Extend the Term and to Increase the Compensation in an Amount of $50,000, for a Total Agreement Not to Exceed $270,000; and
b. Authorize An Expenditure Budget Transfer in the Amount of $50,000 from Project 411- 813-9921 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance.
7. Approve Actions Related to the 2016 Measure B Education & Encouragement Grant (CIP Project No. 812-0134), Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Amended and Restated Funding Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Education and Encouragement Program, and Authorize Expenditure Budget Adjustments of $1,013 for Non-Reimbursable Expenses and $45,380 for Grant Allocations.
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8. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Police Services Agreement (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030) with the City of Monte Sereno. RESOLUTION 2025-012
9. Approve a Temporary Suspension of the Youth Commission Interview Schedule Provision in Council Policy 2-11, “Residency and Attendance Requirements, and Establishing a Quorum,” in Procedures Section A.2, Due to Meeting Time Constraints, and Allow the Interviews to Occur in August.
Mayor Hudes opened public comment.
Gus Who
- Commented on item number two.
Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve consent items one through nine.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gus Who
- Commented on censorship, federal agency activities, water bills, traffic safety, the World Cup, football, and basketball series in 2026.
Lee Fagot
- Expressed appreciation for the recent study session and raised concerns about the impact of state housing mandates on the Town’s character, infrastructure, and safety.
Lynley
- Shared holiday greetings with the Council and the community.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. Accept a Report on the Status of the Town's Vacancies, Recruitments, and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561.
Cheryl Parkman, Human Resources Director, presented the staff report.
Council asked preliminary questions.
Mayor Hudes opened public comment.
No one spoke.
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Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Moore to receive the report. Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended a Santa Clara County Valley Water Board meeting, a Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Board meeting; and met with a consultant to address a problem with the girls’ softball field. - Vice Mayor Moore stated he held his community coffee meeting; attended the Jewish Community Relations Freedom Seder, the Santa Clara County Fire Department Headquarters Grand Opening; spoke at 5051 protest in San Jose; met with Congressman Sam Liccardo about a variety of issues impacting Los Gatos; met with residents on various topics; attended a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board meeting, a West Valley Sanitation District Authority (WVSDA) Board meeting, and a Finance Commission meeting. - Council Member Ristow stated she attended the NUMU ArtNow exhibition, the Jewish Community Relations Freedom Seder, the Santa Clara County Fire Department Grand Opening Ceremony, a VTA Policy Advisory Committee meeting, and a VIP Water Walk Tour by Valley Water.
- Council Member Badame stated she participated in meetings of a Resident Wildfire Advisory Group, attended a virtual wildfire Insurance Town Hall, a Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee, and a Finance Commission Meeting as an observer. - Mayor Hudes announced Representatives Sam Liccardo and Jimmy Panetta will be holding a Town Hall at the Los Gatos High School on April 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.; commented on Jewish Passover Seder, the NUMU ArtNow ; met with Los Gatos Thrives Foundation members; hosted a Wildfire Advisory Group meeting; and attended a Finance Commission Meeting.
Town Manager Matters
- No additional comments or reports were provided.
Closed Session Report
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated the Town Council voted to continue the Closed Session discussion which included two items of anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, and will reconvene in Closed Session following the conclusion of this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk