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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Moore, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Matthew Hudes.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Badame led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented recognitions to the business of the month and the resident of the month.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the February 3, 2026, Boards and Commissions Interviews.
2. Approve the Minutes of the February 3, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
3. Approve the Minutes of February 10, 2026, Special Town Council Meeting.
4. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for December 2025.
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services with Schaaf & Wheeler for the Drainage Assessment of Loma Street in an Amount Not to Exceed $147,060.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement for Downtown Garbage and Recycling Services with Universal Site Services to Amend the Scope of Services and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $2,056.76.
7. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council Amending the Town’s Special Events Regulations in Chapter 14 to Establish an Entertainment Zone, Pursuant to State Law, Allowing Outdoor Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages During Permitted Events Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the Town Council of The Town of Los Gatos Amending Article X, “Special Events,” of Chapter 14, “Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,” of the Town of Los Gatos Town Code to Establish an Entertainment Zone Pursuant to SB 969. ORDINANCE 2382
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services with Pacific Water Art, Inc. to Increase the Agreement Amount for Additional Maintenance and Repair Costs.
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9. Approve the 2026 Work Plan Recommended by the Town’s Parks and Sustainability Commission.
10. Approve the 2026 Town Council Policy Committee Work Plan.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
Carin Yamamoto
- Commented on concern with the minutes.
Member of the Public
- Commented on concerns with items two, three, five, and seven.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve items one through ten. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joe Enz, Friends of the Los Gatos Creek
- Commented on addressing an unsecured gate.
Member of the Public
- Commented on various concerns.
Burr Nissen
- Commented on concerns regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Carin Yamamoto
- Commented on concerns with Item eight regarding fountain maintenance costs.
PUBLIC HEARING
11. Consider a Recommendation by the Planning Commission to Approve a Request to Modify Planned Development Ordinance 2281 to Allow for Two Lot Line Adjustments Between Three Properties and a Zone Change of a Portion of Land from HR-2½:PD to HR-1 on Properties Zoned HR-2½:PD and HR-1. Located at 16300 Greenridge Terrace, 16084 Greenridge Terrace, and 240 La Terra Court. APNs 527-12-003, 527-12-004, and 527-15-002.
The Request for Modification of a Planned Development Ordinance is Not Considered a Project Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Request for a Lot Line Adjustment is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA as a Ministerial Approval in Accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) (CEQA Statute) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15268. The Request for a Zone Change is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA PAGE 3 OF 7
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Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3): Common Sense Exemption. Property Owners: 16300 Greenridge Terrace and 240 La Terra Court: Greenridge Terrace Development, LLC.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Council members asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
Mark Ellenbogen and Amanda Musy-Verdel, representatives for the property owners - Spoke in favor of the lot line adjustment.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to accept staff recommendations, which includes the eight items referenced by staff [in the staff report]. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
Council provided the following disclosures:
Council Member Hudes stated he visited the site.
Vice Mayor Ristow stated she visited the area.
Mayor Moore stated he visited the area.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. Adopt Amendments to Council Policy 5-02 Flag Policy to Establish a Commemorative Flag Framework.
Chris Constantin, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
Member of the Public
- Provided comments related to the item.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
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MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to adopt amendments to Council Policy 5-02 Flag Policy to establish a formal framework permitting the display of commemorative flags as an exercise of government speech, when initiated by a Councilmember and approved by resolution of the Town Council. Seconded by Mayor Moore.
Council discussed the item.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-1-1. Council Member Badame opposed, Council Member Rennie abstained.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 8:59 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
13. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Display of the Progress Pride Flag at Town Hall During the Month of June 2026. RESOLUTION 2026-009
Chris Constantin, Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
Elijah Asheghian
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Terry Hernandez
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Jan Schwartz
- Spoke about acceptance and inclusivity.
Member of the Public
- Commented on concerns regarding the item.
Sue Ann Lorig
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Siyona Singhal
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Lee Cummings
- Commented in support of the item.
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Scarlett Daynard
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Nova Jayaraj
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Surya Pandiyan
- Commented in support of the resolution.
Guy Shaham, Los Gatos-Saratoga Youth Advocacy
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Jeff Suzuki, Los Gatos Anti Racism Coalition
- Commented in support for raising the Pride flag.
Carin Yamamoto
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Chesle Bae
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag.
Kylie Clark
- Commented in support of flying the Pride flag.
Jim Kastleman
- Commented in support of flying the Pride flag.
Ali Miano
- Commented on supporting marginalized communities.
Ken Yeager, Former San Jose City Council Member
- Commented in support of raising the Pride flag
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to adopt a Resolution authorizing the display of the Progress Pride Flag at Town Hall during the month of June 2026. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-1. Council Member Badame opposed.
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Mayor Moore called a recess at 8:59 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
14. Receive the FY 205-26 Mid-Year Budget Report, including the FY 2025-26 Year End Projections.
Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
Lee Fagot
- Comment on the town’s budget and future costs.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to authorize the Budget Adjustment of $3,581,888 in revenues and $1,350,141 in increases expenses as recommended in the Mid-Year Budget Report and add that the source of the money for the deferred maintenance repairs on the on the Adult Recreation Center be taken from the General Fund Appropriated Reserve (GFAR) Fund. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
Council discussed the motion.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to authorize the budget adjustments of $3,581,888 revenues and $1,350,141 in increased expenses as recommended in the Mid-Year Budget Report, and that prior to the end of the fiscal year, if projections demonstrated a fund balance surplus, that we first replenish the community Center fund to its current balance. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended a Silicon Valley Clean Energy board meeting. - Council Member Hudes stated he met with John Cowan of El Camino Health, met with West Valley Community Service Providers; attended a memorial for Larry Arzie, and the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation Executive Committee meeting
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- Vice Mayor Ristow stated she attended the Finance Commission meeting, the Conceptual Design meeting, the Vally Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Committee meeting, the Cities Association Legislative Action Committee meeting, and the Los Gatos History Club donor brick garden dedication.
- Council Member Badame stated she participated in the West Valley Stormwater Authority board meeting, the West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority meeting, the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee meeting, the Cities Association Legislative Action Committee meeting, and the Los Gatos History Club donor brick garden dedication. - Mayor Moore stated he participated in round tables with West Valley leaders, Supervisor Abbe Kobg, and Congressmen Sam Liccardo; attended the Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Awards; met with Saint Vincent Depal Society; attended VTA meetings, West Valley Sanitation District meetings, and the Cities Association board meeting.
Town Manager Report
Chris Constantin, Town Manager
- Provided an update regarding the Residence Alarm Ordinance.
Closed Session Reports
There were no updates.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk