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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/21/2026
ITEM NO: 2
ADDENDUM
DATE: April 20, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
Remarks:
Attachment one contains public comments received before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Attachments received with this addendum:
1. Public comments received before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.
From: Gus Who
To: Clerk
Subject: Public Comment Item #2 for 4/21/26 - Town Council Meeting 7pm Date: Monday, April 20, 2026 9:12:31 AM
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
To whom it MAY concern,
Re: Agenda Item # 2 - The Cat in a Hat Minutes of April 7 … in BOLD … PRESENTATIONSValley Transportation Authority (VTA) gave a presentation on VTA’s draft local investment plan. RAISE 1/2 SALES TAX - seeks ideas for grant money!
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and Finance Commission. (Town malpractice situation)
2. Approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2026, Town Council Special Meeting.
3. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
4. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Special Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and Planning Commission. (Yeah 10 day rule was done!) choices??
5. Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting
6. Approve the Minutes of the March 30, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with QLM, Inc. in the Amount of $163,538 with Change Order Authority Not to Exceed $16,354; Approve the Plans and Specifications (Design Immunity), and Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Professional Services with Ninyo & Moore for an Amount Not to Exceed $9,880 (Oak Meadow Bandstand Area Improvements Project).
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with CSG Consultants, Inc., to Extend the Term of the Agreement. (?)
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services with Bear Electrical Solutions LLC to Increase the Scope of Work and Compensation for 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $982,907.
?10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for the Town-Wide Evacuation Plan, in an Amount Not to Exceed $346,930.00; Execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with Monte Sereno, totaling $56,039.50; and Approve the Associated Revenue Budget Adjustment.
11. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC for Fiscal Condition Analysis, Fiscal Impact Analysis, and Asset Liability Management Studies to Extend the Contract to June 30, 2026.
12. Adopt Resolutions to Join the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA), Participate in Its Liability Protection Program, Delegate Claims Handling Authority, Authorize Administrative Implementation, and Appoint the Mayor as Voting Delegate and the Town Manager and Town Attorney as Alternates. RESOLUTIONS 2026-012, 2026-013, 2026-014, and 2026-015
ATTACHMENT 1
13. Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Art Transfer Agreement with the Los Gatos Museum Association (NUMU) to Transfer a Sculpture and Plaque.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
1. Carin Yamamoto (Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 10) FOR “Minutes Documentation” - AGAINST $167,000 #7 - FOR # 10 Study on town E-vac.
2. Member of the Public (Items 1-4, 10, and 12) For Minutes Document- Said use GOOGLE MAPS OR WAZE - $346,930 waisted for 2 year study #10 - Town is under insured #12 … Blah, Blah
3. Sharon Childs (Item 7) Band stand event president- made to rent out, not sure if it went out to bid? .. she agreed it was a high price .. raised $69,000 11 years ago for the $75,000 project.. mentioned “Benches” for sale…
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Muffi Ghadiali “Homes BROKEN INTO” by Pros .. used jamming technology to disabled cameras, In-N-Out 10 minutes.. Questioned “Police” and Town .. (Council replied about investing into “Flock cameras”)
2. Jeff Suzuki. - Spoke on “ICE” Shooting .. backed up by members in Video holding signs behind him.. Demanding action by council. Request a law be made for public safety. (On-going issue) Mention DEI Commission..
3. Sue Ann Lorig “echo what Jeff said”… 12 year resident .. back up by video (smaller window - 1 & 1/2 signs visible)
4. Keith Blaine - 26 yrs ago last spoke … request amendment for radio dog collar “fences in hillside” property owners. Obviously a dog owner!
5. Susan Bassi - former publisher - highly trained investigator reporter - 6 yrs ago started - “Cost of Speech”… said probably one of the worst town in entire state .. about public records handling.. 4 police officers are paid over $150k up to 250k .. blah, blah, blah .. ? Targeting protesters? … says spending money “right & left” and no records… ends with lawsuit talk and to cut police funds who go after protests.
6. Member of the Public - say previous speaker has a point.. Transparency needed … Valley Water … lawsuit.. harassment.. safety issues.. Lynn Ave pathway.. question staff for non bid projects.. $346,930 for WAT - North 40 -Traffic question -jurisdiction?.. water bills.. ask to AGENDAS “ICE ISSUE” .. so public can decide.
7. Monica Faria PG&E person - for town council.. I tried to speak to her outside of chambers.. , um bathroom .. but then stopped and talked with staff.. then bathroom..
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Adopt a resolution approving the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27 to continue certain Department fees, rates, and charges, and amend certain fees, rates, and charges for FY 2026-27; and Adopt a resolution approving the Administrative Fine and Penalty Schedule for FY 2026-27 to continue certain department fines and amend certain fines for FY 2026-
27. RESOLUTIONS 2026-016 and 2026-017 Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director, gave a presentation on the proposed changes to the fee schedule.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Carin Yamamoto - many questions answered … ALARM FEE - Bench fees? - raise to $1,000 fee if you get caught- Firework! (Yeah thought the Town could make a fortune this 4th of July!) as 1 in a billion chance that Katy Perry would uh, uh, uh … Firework this 4th of July
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 01:32:43)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve the comprehensive fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, and the administrative fine and penalty schedule effective July 1, 2026, and adopt the related resolutions in attachment 1 and attachment 4.
AMENDMENTS: (1) to pull the adopt a bench fee until [Council] receive(s) further information from staff on two things: what have we actually been charging, and whether there are any lower cost alternatives; and (2) to increase the fine for the fireworks first time offender to $1,000, the second offence $1,250, and the third offence $1,500. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
15. Receive the West Valley Homeless Services Feasibility Study and Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Support Participation in a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force. RESOLUTION 2026-018
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director, introduced consultant Vera Gil, from Good City Company. Consultant Vera Gil gave a presentation on the task force.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Carin Yamamoto - question about path moving forward, and brought up that more people become homeless due to medical… / affordability ..
2. Lee Fagot - brought up thanks for agenda .. talked on a point of “living under a roof’ policy… (that many rather not abide by) ..
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 02:08:28)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame (said no cost to town) to adopt the resolution to support the Town’s participation in a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force per attachment 4 and receive the [Feasibility] Study. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 9:17 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
16. Approve Legislative Priorities with Regard to State, Federal, and Regional Legislation.
Katy Nomura, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 02:50:37)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to set the Town’s Strategic Priorities as the Town’s Legislative Priorities with regard to state, federal, and regional legislation.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1. Council Member Hudes abstained.
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Badame stated she participated in a meeting of a meeting of a resident wildfire advisory group; met with the Committee Chair blah blah blah… I say, WHY? Los Gatos hired a “emergency manager” about a year ago for fire and evacuation and is spending millions of town dollars …
Vice Mayor Ristow stated she blah, blah, blah…
Council Member Hudes stated blah, blah, blah..
Council Member Rennie stated blah … he tired of this BLAH Mayor Moore stated yap, yap, yap, yap, yap, yap, yap, yap, yap, … and yap as staff blah in.. meeting ended - 10-4
Respectfully Submitted
Gus Who
P.S. - Note by Capt. Seuss : Trump/MAGA v. Pope / God - Middle East War was prophesied at this period in Time.
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