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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 03/03/2026
ITEM NO: 1
ADDENDUM
DATE: February 27, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting REMARKS:
Attachment one contains public comment received before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Attachment received with this Addendum:
1. Public comment received before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.
From: Gus Who
To: Clerk
Subject: Re: Town Council Meeting [3/3/26] Item #1- (#5) .. part 1 Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 7:43:09 AM
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
As someone that once lived in that area on Shady View Ln, and was a General Contractor, I went before the Town Council to report, “Fraud” - concerned that the town was enter into a contract for $147,060 for an assessment, (Item # 5 ) and asked it be pulled. I did not have the proper amount of time to speak on subject mater.
But I do have a 49 second video driving down Loma St. @ 10:26 AM on 2/15/26 … and did provided Town Council with 4 pictures taken between 11:42 AM and 12:05 PM to say - there is no need, as there is no flooding on street after rain storm.
I had double and triple checked and took more video after a night of heavy rain and into the morning hours and could provide a 27 second video taken in a rainstorm driving down that street on Feb. 16, 2026 @ 7:38 AM
I had talk to 2 neighbors who, lived or were related members to houses in front of this subject matter. Heard that a Main SEWER LINE had broke due to Redwood Tree Roots, as 2 pictures would have shown the Town Council Members the area in question.
But, Yes there is concerns with size of drain, but this entire area has the same system that has functions for decades.
So Council Member Mary Badame questioned a Town employee, she mentioned light rain that day, Feb. 17, 2026 and this stems from “complaints from spring of 2023” I reviewed the records, saw the footage of complaint - on March 23, 2023 and viewed the video. Saw pictures and video that was shown on big screen at that time. (I’ve been complaining that I am not allowed to use such big screen for my presentation for the record, what changed? ) Yes- there was a river in the street due to a number of things..
I believe the neighbors took it upon themselves to fix best they could their properties since, some minor work may be required, but I don’t believe they would approve this assignment contract being conducted now.. and the millions of dollars that probably would of been proposed to put in all new drainage systems… if this goes unchallenged, it’s going to cost the town X amount .. in my assessment 60 million (or current budget to run town for a year) for all new local government to replace the current run administration and employees who think this is okay as contracts go..
As this Town Hall meeting agenda was posted at 7:30 pm on Feb. 26, 2026. I feel rush to write this up so to make a 11 am a usual deadline for inclusion into supplemental materials for the public to be informed of this subject matter… As I’ve stated an ATTACHMENT 1
investigation is needed into mismanagement of public funds in hiring practices..
I also have to add that I looked at rain total data for Los Gatos in the dates in question and have screen shot of this quote that I can provide.. 12/15/26 to 12/17/26 “The first two storms of this week dropped 5 inches of rain in the wettest parts of the Bay Area.
Below are rainfall totals from Sunday through Tuesday. The National Weather Service figures are raw numbers, meaning they haven't been quality-checked for accuracy.” Los Gatos 2.92
Also one of the 3 speakers back in 2023 stated that she timed how long it took for the storm drain to back up was 10 minutes..
The data that this assessment contract is based on is 3 years old, and a good faith contractor or engineer would have pointed this out, and not allow the Town resources for $147,060 be taken, when on the surface, is some sort of fraud being perpetrated ...
I strongly urge those with knowledge, that work in good faith to correct this subject matter or next time it rains, please drive down Loma street and judge for yourself with this info in mind..
Therefore I seek at least one word change to add as being quoted … “Member of the Public
Commented on Items two, three, five, “FRAUD” and seven” - HUT, HUT, HIKE!
PLEASE CORRECT THE MINUTES SO THAT THIS MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, STATED “FRAUD” @ 5 and “”PARTY” @ 7 in such “ZONE”
Please note; I am tired, I am not very good at speaking publicly and not much better at writing… uh .. for publication.. I’d rather have help from.. ? Respectfully submitted
Gus Who
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