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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Joint Meeting of
The Town Council - Study Session
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
7:00 P.M.
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting in person and via teleconference to discuss the 2025-26 Budget, the 2025-26 through 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program Budget, and the Community Grant Program.
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, and Council Member Maria Ristow.
Absent: None.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kimberly Snyder, NUMU
- Commented on the impact of federal funding cuts on the museum and requested the Town consider the museum during its budget planning.
Jenifer Li, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented on the partnership with the Town and spoke about support for destination marketing and Chamber events.
Lee Fagot
- Commented on concerns with the condition of a section of Shannon Road and suggested the Town seek additional funds to support necessary repairs.
Julie Micallef, NUMU
- Commented on the impacts of the Civic Center improvements on the museum and requested assistance to address the loss of office space.
Johanes Swenberg
- Commented on prioritizing safety, security, and prosperity, and expressed concerns about spending, tax increases, and transparency.
Linda Swenberg
- Commented on concerns regarding competitive one-time grants and expressed support for discontinuing the program.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Joint Town Council- Study Session Meeting of April 22, 2025
DATE: June 3, 2025
Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Discussion and Consideration of Direction for the 2025-26 Budget Including Budget Balancing Approaches.
Chris Constantin, Town Manager, and Gitta Ungvari, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
The Town Council asked questions, discussed the item, and provided general feedback on staff’s proposed tiered expenditure reductions.
Mayor Hudes called for a recess at 9:25 p.m.
Mayor Hudes reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
2. Receive the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 through 2029-30 Capital Improvement Program Budget and Provide Direction
Nicolle Burnham, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
The Town Council asked questions, discussed the item, and provided general feedback on the proposed tiering of CIP projects.
3. Consider Proposed Changes to the Community Grant Program and Provide Direction Ryan Baker, Library Director, presented the staff report.
The Town Council asked questions, discussed the item, and provided general feedback on the administration of the grants and changes to the funding amount.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Wendy Wood, Town Clerk