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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 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)), Council Member Matthew Hudes.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Savana and Dean Achak led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented the Affordable Housing Month Proclamation, the Building Safety Month Proclamation, and the Historic Preservation Month Proclamation.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
2. Adopt a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance, Ordering Abatement, and Setting June 16, 2026, as a Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the Proposed Removal of Brush. RESOLUTION 2026-022
3. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report for all Landscape and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Adopt Resolutions of Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Landscape and Lighting Districts No. 1 and 2, including the Associated Benefit Zones, and set the Date for the Public Hearing Regarding the Levy and Collection of Assessments. RESOLUTIONS 2026-023, 2026-024, 2026-025, 2026-026, 2026-027, 2026-028, and 2026-029
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement for Services with Pacific Water Arts, Inc. to Perform Fountain Maintenance at Town Plaza Park and Town Hall with a Base Year Not-To-Exceed an Amount of $130,866 and Subsequent Annual Adjustments Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program to Reflect the Updated FY 2026-27 Augmentation Rate of $155,127.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement for Services with FieldTurf USA, Inc. to Perform Turf Maintenance at Creekside Sports Park with a Base PAGE 2 OF 4
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Year Not-To-Exceed an Amount of $27,690 for FY 2026-27 and Subsequent Annual Adjustments Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Council Member Hudes pulled item six.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
1. Member of the Public (Items 1 and 4)
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:20:05)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve items one through five. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Member of the Public
2. Jeff Suzuki
3. Joe Enz
4. Cory Wolbach
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
CONSENT ITEM
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement for Services with FieldTurf USA, Inc. to Perform Turf Maintenance at Creekside Sports Park with a Base Year Not-ToExceed an Amount of $27,690 for FY 2026-27 and Subsequent Annual Adjustments Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
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The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public
2. Leanne McAuliffe
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 00:58:12)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to authorize the Town Manager to execute a five-year agreement for services with FieldTurf USA, Inc., with a base year notto-exceed amount of $27,690 for FY 2026-27 and subsequent annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and that if there are discussions with members of the public and other things that staff deems worth exploring, that staff come back to council with revised estimates. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Risk Oversight Committee meeting.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended the Leadership Los Gatos graduation and participated in a Finance Commission meeting.
- Vice Mayor Ristow stated she toured West Valley Community Services; participated in the Wine Walk, the Spring into Green event; attended two Finance Commission meetings, and the Leadership Los Gatos graduation.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended the Spring into Green event; participated in the Council Policy Committee meeting; and attended a Finance Commission meeting. - Mayor Moore stated he participated in Spring into Green event, the Annual Arbor Day tree planting; spoke to fourth grades at Dave's Ave Elementary; attended the Cities Association Executive Board meeting; participated in the Wine Walk, the Beauté Lab Med Spa ribbon cutting, the Fiat Lux ribbon cutting; attended the Art Now award ceremony; tabled at the Farmers Market; meet with the Governor’s Office of External Affairs; and spoke about the upcoming Chamber of Commerce First Gold Thursday event.
MANAGER MATTERS
Katy Nomura, Assistant Town Manager
- Thanked everyone who came out to the Arbor Day and Spring into Green events and encouraged participation in the Urban Forrest Management Plan Survey.
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ATTORNEY MATTERS AND CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated the Town Council met in closed session to discuss one matter of anticipated litigation, and there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk