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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 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 (participated remotely under Government Code §5493(b) and joined at 7:04 p.m.), Council Member Matthew Hudes.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Calin Hu led the pledge of allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented recognitions to Lisa Myers and Lauren Surette and read a proclamation for National Poetry Month.
The Los Gatos Community Center Club presented information on a Teen Center.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
3. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for February 2026.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Construction Services with Saviano, Co., Inc., and Authorize a 10% Construction Contingency for a Total Project Authorization Amount of $107,801.38 (La Rinconada Sports Court Resurfacing Project).
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with QLM, Inc. in the Amount of $646,336 with Change Order Authority Not to Exceed $64,634 (10% Contingency); Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Agreement for Professional Services with Ninyo & Moore in the Amount of $18,390; Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Agreement for Professional Services with Precision Works LLC DBA Precision Concrete Cutting in the Amount of $90,000; Approve the Plans and Specifications (Design Immunity); and Authorize Associated Budget Adjustments.
6. Adopt a Resolution Describing Improvements and Directing the Preparation of the Town Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2. RESOLUTION 2026-019
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7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Three-Year Agreement for Professional Services with Disability Access Consultants, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 Annually and $150,000 Total.
8. Authorize the Town Manager or Designee to Enter into a Second Amendment to the Contract for Litigation Legal Services for FY 2025-26 with Goldfarb and Lipman to Increase the Contract Amount by $100,000, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $450,000.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
1. Member of the Public (Items 2 and 5)
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:32:38)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve consent items one through eight on the agenda. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Clay Johnson
2. Jeremy Doig
3. Carin Yamamoto
4. Nigel Chandler
5. Sue Ann Lorig
6. Jeff Suzuki
7. Nova Jayaraj
8. Siyona Singnal
9. Nancy Pearson
10. Peter Locastro
11. Johnathan Heartnett
12. Member of the Public
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Following A Court Order, Hear The Appeals Regarding Government Code Section 65941.1’s Deadline For Submittal Of Complete Planning Applications For Proposed Projects At (1) 14849 Los Gatos Boulevard (Architecture And Site Application S24-008 And Subdivision Application M-24-005) And (2) 15300 And 15330 Los Gatos Boulevard (Architecture And Site Application S-24-018, Conditional Use Permit Application U-24-007, And Subdivision PAGE 3 OF 5
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Application M-24-009) And Adopt Resolutions Applying The Superior Court Determination That Multiple 90-Day Resubmission Periods To Respond To Successive Incompleteness Determinations Are Allowed. RESOLUTIONS 2026-020 and 2026-021 Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Travis Brooks (Applicant Representative)
2. Dan Brown
3. Carin Yamamoto
4. Carleen Schomberg
5. Tom Johnson
6. Lee Quintana
7. Member of the Public
8. Amy Despars
9. Susan Burnett
10. Lee Fagot
11. Rich Stevens
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council asked questions.
(Video time: 2:20:47)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to move the staff recommendation [adopt the resolutions (Attachments 7 and 8) granting the appeals and finding that multiple 90- day resubmission periods are allowed to respond to successive incompleteness determinations]. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
(Video time: 2:47:05)
ALTERNATIVE MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to continue this item for two weeks to allow the Council to consider this language or other proposals to deal with the issue that was raised. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion failed 2-3. Council Member Rennie, Vice Mayor Ristow, and Mayor Moore voted no.
Vice Mayor Ristow withdrew her motion.
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(Video time: 3:02:25)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to move to adopt the two resolutions as forwarded by staff with [the following language] “the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos hereby declares, determines, and orders as follows: 1. Because the Superior Court has determined that multiple 90-day resubmission periods are allowed to respond to successive incompleteness determinations, the Town will act in compliance with that determination absent any contrary, controlling legal authority applicable to the projects. Thus, based on the Superior Court determination the vesting afforded by the SB 330 preliminary application for Luxe Application has not expired and the appeal submitted by the Luxe applicant is granted,” and [include] identical wording for the Arya project [resolution]. AMENDMENT: at the conclusion of the existing litigation on the 90-day issue, staff will engage with Arya Properties LLC to negotiate on the Ace Hardware development. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-2. Council Members Badame and Hudes voted no.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 9:29 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. Receive the Fiscal Condition Assessment and Fiscal Impact Analysis for Proposed and Planned Growth Memorandums and Provide Feedback.
Kristina Alfrao, Administrative Services Director, introduced consultants from NHA Advisors and Raftelis Financial Consultants, who gave a presentation on the Fiscal Condition Assessment and Fiscal Impact Analysis.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 11:35 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 11:39 p.m.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council received the presentation, asked questions, and provided feedback to the consultant.
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Risk Oversight Committee and Board meetings.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended a Finance Commission meeting, a West Valley Wildfire Advisory Council meeting, and a couple of Los Gatos Thrives meetings.
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- Vice Mayor Ristow stated she attended a Valley Water Commission meeting and a Valley Transportation (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meeting. - Council Member Badame stated she attended a Finance Commission meeting, the Grand Opening of Whole Foods and bread breaking event, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission meeting.
- Mayor Moore stated he participated in a Cities Association Board meeting; spoke at the Los Gatos Kiwanis Club meeting; attended the Whole Foods bread breaking event; attended Heroes Day at the Jewish Community Center (JCC); met with Waymo representatives; attended the VTA Plus Town Cleanup; spoke at the Los Gatos High School Students Interested in Medical Sciences Club Symposium; attended the Los Gatos Youth Commission Multicultural Celebration, the Ribbon Cutting for Mélodie, and a meeting with the District Attorney (DA) Jeff Rosenberg.
MANAGER MATTERS
Chris Constantin, Town Manager
- Stated he had no report.
ATTORNEY MATTERS AND CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated she had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk