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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 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
Remy Strauss, Emma O’Reilly, Eva Zanotto, and Mila Zanotto led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
Mayor Moore announced that Verbal Communication will be taken before the Other Business Item.
Mayor Moore announced that item three listed on the agenda is being removed and will be rescheduled for a future meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
2. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Repealing and Replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 Establishing Development Standards and Allowable Uses for Lots within the Planned Development Overlay Zone for Property Located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002); and Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Amending the Zoning Code Effecting a Zone Change from HR-2½:PD (Hillside Residential, Two and One-Half to 10 Acres for Each Dwelling Unit, Planned Development) to HR-1 (Hillside Residential, One to Five Acres for Each Dwelling Unit) for a Portion of Property Located at 16084 Greenridge Terrace.
Located at 16300 and 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 Zone Change is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3): Common Sense Exemption.
Property Owners: 16300 Greenridge Terrace and 240 La Terra Court: Greenridge Terrace Development, LLC; and 16084 Greenridge Terrace: Richard Luu.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 DATE: March 17, 2026
Applicant: Hanna Brunetti. Project Planner: Sean Mullin. Ordinance Titles: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos repealing and replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 establishing development standards and allowable uses for lots within the Planned Development Overlay zone for property located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002). An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amending the Zoning Code effecting a zone change from HR-2½:PD (Hillside Residential, two and one-half to 10 acres for each dwelling unit, Planned Development) to HR-1 (Hillside Residential, one to five acres for each dwelling unit) for a portion of property located at 16084 Greenridge Terrace. ORDINANCE 2383 and 2384
4. Approve the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission Work Plan.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
1. Nimi Kumar (Item 4)
2. Member of the Public (Items 1 and 4)
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 19:26)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve items one, two, and four. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Rich Stephens
2. Eric Muller
3. Burr Nissen
4. SueAnn Lorig
5. Nigel Chandler
6. Kathy Mattingly
7. Ali Miano
8. Joe Enz
9. Member of the Public
10. Jeff Susuki
11. Jason J
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 DATE: March 17, 2026
OTHER BUSINESS
5. Review and Provide Direction on Meeting Minute Format.
Wendy Wood, Town Clerk, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public
2. Lee Quintana
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 1:10:16)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to support the Policy Committee’s recommendation [to reaffirm the use of action minutes for all meetings; and modify the current practice for public comment to only identify speakers without summarizing the content of their remarks (for both agenda items and verbal communication)]. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
Council discussed the motion and provided amended language. (Video time: 2:10:00)
AMENDED MOTION: to accept the recommendation, to reaffirm the use of action minutes for all meetings; and modify the current practice for public comment to only identify speakers without summarizing the content of their remarks (for both agenda items and verbal communication). Time stamps for action item motions shall be provided on the minutes for Council and Planning Commission meetings. However, non-action public meetings such as study sessions, where summary minutes or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) or verbatim may be provided, and this will be discussed and decided at the meeting.
VOTE: Amended motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Risk Oversight Committee meeting and attended the Los Gatos Meadows (Fresco) reception.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 DATE: March 17, 2026
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended the Wildfire Advisory Group meeting; participated in a Community Center discussion, the Emergency Air Operations Area Council, attended the Fresco meeting; participated in the Community Health and Senior Services Commission meeting (CHSSC), and the State of the Valley presentation. - Vice Mayor Ristow stated she visited Verkada headquarters; attended Congressman Sam Liccardo's press conference, the Terraces of Los Gatos event, the Fresco Los Gatos reception; toured the La Rinconada Water Treatment Plant; attended the Joint Venture Silicon Valley State of the Valley, and the West Valley Muslim Association Ramadan dinner. - Council Member Badame stated she participated in a Resident Wildfire Adversary Group presentation, the Council Policy Committee meeting, and attended the Fresco reception. - Mayor Moore stated he met with Shir Hadash; spoke at Congressman Liccardo's press conference; visited Automobuild Toy store; participated in a few Chamber of Commerce meetings; visited Mariposa Montessori School; met with Stanford Government Relations team; attended the Fresco reception; toured the La Rinconada Water Treatment Plant; and participated in the Council Policy Committee meeting.
Town Manager Report
- There was no report.
Closed Session Reports
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated the Town Council met in closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case of the Town of Los Gatos versus Arya Properties pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, and there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk