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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/07/2026
ITEM NO: 1, 2, 4 & 5
ADDENDUM
DATE: April 6, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: 1. Approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and Finance Commission.
2. Approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Town Council Special Meeting.
4. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and Planning Commission.
5. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
Remarks:
Attachment one contains public comment received on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Attachments received with this addendum:
1. Public comments received on Monday, April 6, 2026.
From: Gus Who
To: Clerk
Subject: Public Comment Items #1,#2, #4 - 4/7/26 Town Meeting 7pm Date: Monday, April 6, 2026 10:52:07 AM
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
To whom it may concern, (transparency)
I believe it is important to record minutes, as issues arise when discussion of events are happening and talked about such as ICE raids.
I believe the Town can be held liable for damages to the people of this town who seek local government assistance to “Major Issues” that committees were formed to hear and remain silent … examples safety issues - Traffic - overreach by government (ICE) / police (alarm system fees) … request Town reconsideration to “MINUTES” recording and provide “10 Day rule notification on big ticket concerns” like the Flag policy.. WVMA issue and ICE … highlighted in BOLD concerns that were brought forward… (in Minutes #1, #2, #4 ) to please reconsider
ITEM # 1 (Page 7 & 8 of 994)
Monday, March 16, 2026 Minutes of the Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and the Finance Commission
Monday, March 16, 2026
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:03 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Moore, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Commissioner Linda Reiners, Commissioner Joseph Rodgers, Vice Chair Adam Fischer, and Chair Ashby Monk
Absent: Commissioner Phil Koen
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individual spoke during verbal communications:
1. Member of the Public - (10 Day Rule - Local Paper)
(Video time: 0:12:57)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to have FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) for this meeting.
Seconded by Council Member Rennie. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
1. Receive Presentation on Potential Revenue Options and Provide Feedback. Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director, introduced the item and the consultants. Wing-See Fox, consultant from UFI Financial Solutions, gave a presentation on Tax Revenue
Analysis. The Town Council and the Finance Commission asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment
PAGE 2 OF 2
SUBJECT: Draft Minutes of the Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and Finance Commission of March 16, 2026
DATE: April 7, 2026
The following individuals spoke on this item: [Should read in BOLD]
1. Member of the Public ( inflated $ numbers, Soccer Field Turf - 2.5 -Emergency Manager 1, and save another 3 to 6 million
If we followed Saratoga comment provide to council by article- and save 1 million on Loma street drain project
2. Jak VanNada. Cost cutting - ADD ON TO ACCOUNTING PROGRAM that is a year behind … put effort ATTACHMENT 1
into cutting spending
3. Heidi Owens - tax affects renters - “nobody knows of this meeting” and she gets “alerts” and happened to see it.
Mayor Moore closed public comment. The Town Council and the Finance Commission discussed the item and provided comments.
No action taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk
__________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO: 2
DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council
Monday, March 16, 2026
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special 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.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individual spoke during verbal communications:
1. Member of the Public. - 10- Day Rule - use big screen - (Town resources) - March Madness
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Discuss and Provide Direction on Potential Revenue Options. Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
The council asked questions. Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public - Franchise tax - save 3 million by eliminating Emergency Management-(Saratoga plan) SOCCER 2.5 Million and 1 Million Loma Street Storm drain.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
110 E. Main St
_________________________________________________________________________________________ TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: 04/07/2026 ITEM NO: 4. DRAFT
Minutes of the Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and the Planning Commission Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting in person and via teleconference to hold a joint Study Session with the Planning Commission. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Rob Moore, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Commissioner Susan Burnett, Commissioner Joe Sordi, Commissioner Rob Stump (participated remotely and joined the meeting at approximately 5:03 p.m.), Chair Kendra Burch, Vice Chair Jeffrey Barnett Absent: Commissioner Adam Mayer, Commissioner Emily Thomas
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Member of the Public - Thanked Town for Public Posting Meeting - 5 pm might not be the best time, 3 people showed up
(Video time: 0:05:38)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to capture FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) from this meeting.
Seconded by Council Member Rennie. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Review the Progress on an Update to the Los Gatos Objective Design Standards for Multi- Family and MixedUse Development Throughout the Town and Provide Any Feedback or Direction.
Sean Mullin, Planning Manager, presented the staff report and introduced the consultant. Cal Jurtz and Monica Szydlik, consultants from Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., gave a presentation on Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Member of the Public - comments on all “3 Stories” pictures or higher in Town? Parking and Traffic problems already and Council new North 40 project in question concerns - and BOOKED- Los Gatos Principal & Town against 5 story across street and parking School safely
2. Lee Fagot - Very Concerned to proposed pictures being shown, described as “Toasters” encouraged setbacks and preserving our Town look.
3. Carin Yamamoto - privacy issues, as pictures show a massive wall looking down on 1 story houses .. and worries about things flying down on them due to wind gusts..
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
The Town Council and the Planning Commission asked questions, discussed the proposed Objective Design Standards, and provided feedback.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk
______________________________________________________________________ TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: 04/07/2026 ITEM NO: 5. DRAFT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting Tuesday, March 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 Hudes led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Moore presented recognitions to the business of the month, the resident of the month, and read a proclamation for American Red Cross Month.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the March 3, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Minutes of the March 3, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
3. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for January 2026.
4. Accept the Annual Progress Report for the General Plan and Housing Element Implementation.
5. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract Number 10657 (Solana Project Located at 50 Los GatosSaratoga Road), Accepting the Dedications, and Approving and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, the
Landscape Maintenance Agreement, the Stormwater Treatment Facilities Maintenance Agreement, and the MultiUse Pathway Maintenance Agreement in Substantially the Form Presented. RESOLUTION 2026-010
6. Approve the 2026 Community Health and Senior Services (CHSSC) Work Plan.
7. Adopt a Resolution Confirming Action Only Minutes and Modifying the Minute Format. RESOLUTION 2026-011 Mayor Moore opened public comment. The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Draft Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 17, 2026 DATE: April 7, 2026
1. Member of the Public (Items 2 and 7) FLOWERS TO WONDER WOMAN, MAJOR CONCERNS TO ICE - DEI - #7 4 to 6 Hr. “SOCCER FIELD” - MINUTES MATTER - Kid on a pole, needles in a field.. examples
2. Lee Quintana (Item 7) - clarification for all brown act meetings the minutes .. review things .. up to committees.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:22:53)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve items one through seven. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Jeff Susuki - Supports Handwriting Project - SEEKS ICE AGENDA - “20 people showed up” - 1 days notice
2. SueAnn Lorig - Spoke on ICE - Town to take a position on subject matter
3. Nigel Chandler - Request for Agenda Item on ICE
4. Lee Quintana - - Support Handwriting project, ICE AGENDA - “Husband needs to carry passport”
5. Lee Fagot (Council Matters) - DEI Handwriting Project- display in chambers- other places..
6. Carin Yamamoto (Council Matters) - Handwriting Project support
7. Gregory Gentile (Council Matters) - Handwriting Project support
8. Gordon Yamate (Council Matters) - Handwriting Project - Art project
9. Anne Lamborn (Council Matters) - Handwriting Project - displayed posters
10. Joe Enz - Friends of Los Gatos creek - Homeless people
11. Member of the Public - G-Maps - Traffic at off-ramp 85, by North 40 project - Flag ? and major concern to priority to town / ICE and the real world - water bill - brown act .. blah,blah, blah .. just sign on Handwriting project
OTHER BUSINESS
8. Review and Provide Input on a Comprehensive Framework and Workplan for the Town’s Multi-Year Capital Improvement Program. Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director, and Kristina Alfrao, Administrative Services
Director, presented the staff report. Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public - ? to hiring consulting vs AI - as tool and connections to people.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item and asked questions.
Respectfully Submitted
Gus Who
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