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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 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
Madeleine, Olivia, and Amelia Gauthier led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented recognitions to Petals Creamery, Cody Chen, and Anjali Kalia, and read a proclamation for National Police Week.
The Youth Commission presented its year-end report.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the May 5, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Minutes of the May 5, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
3. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for March 2026.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Accept the Donation of an Automated External Defibrillator and an Outdoor SaveStation® Cabinet from the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation, and Authorize the Town Manager to Sign the Acknowledgement Form Provided by the Donor.
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement for Services with Specialized Elevator Corp., DBA San Francisco Elevator Services LLC, with a Base Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $65,364 for FY 2026-27 and Subsequent Annual Adjustments Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with O’Grady Paving Inc. in the Amount of $2,144,229.70 for the 2026 Street Repair and Resurfacing Project with Authority to Approve Construction Change Orders in an Amount Not to Exceed $214,422.97 (10% contingency); Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement PAGE 2 OF 7
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for Professional Services with Ninyo and Moore for Materials Testing Services for a Total Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $27,290.00; Approve the Project Construction Plans and Specifications per Government Code 830.6 (Design Immunity); and Find the Project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Sign and Submit Grant Applications for the Statewide and Regional Components of the Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 and One Bay Area Grant Program Cycle 4 to Fund Construction of the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project.
8. Adopt a Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by State Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. RESOLUTION 2026-030
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a five-year Agreement with HouseKeys for the Administration of the Town’s Below Market Price Affordable Housing Program with a Not to Exceed (NTE) of $750,000.
10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with W. Jeffrey Heid, Landscape Architect, to Provide Landscape Architecture Consultant Services to the Town.
11. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services with Lisa Wise, Inc. to Update Objective Design Standards, Extending Their Agreement to June 30, 2027, at No Additional Cost.
12. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with Tesla, Inc. to Continue Operation of Charging Stations for a Period of 10 Years with One Five-year Renewal Period in the Town of Los Gatos Northside Parking Lot for the Payment to the Town of $8,616 Per Month, Subject to Five Percent Annual Escalation.
13. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with Kaiser Permanente On-theJob to Continue to Provide Pre-Employment Medical Screening Services Retroactive to August 1, 2025, with Automatic Renewals Every 12 Months.
14. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with The Advantage Group to Continue to Administer Retiree Health Contribution Reimbursements Retroactive to February 1, 2026, with Automatic Renewals Every 12 Months.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
1. Member of the Public (Items 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10)
2. Lee Quintana (Item 11)
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
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(Video time: 00:44:40)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve items one through fourteen on consent, including the revised resolution for item number eight, which is in the desk item.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. (Mayor Moore recused himself from item number four.)
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Wayne Heimsoth
2. Clay Johnson
3. Jeremy Doig
4. Jeff Suzuki
5. Sara Murphy
6. Nigel Chandler
7. Member of the Public
8. Robert Lipp
9. Lee Quintana
10. Joe Enz
11. Stephaine Saffoun
12. Ali Mliano
13. Patricia James
14. Joanne Rodgers
15. Ellen Manzo
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Accept the Report Regarding the Status of the Town's Vacancies, Recruitments, and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561.
Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
No one spoke.
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Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 01:29:04)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to accept the report regarding the status of the Town's vacancies, recruitments, and retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561. Seconded by Council Member Hudes
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
16. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Town of Los Gatos Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and on the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-27 – FY 2030-31.
Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public
2. Lee Fagot
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 9:40 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 03:58:58)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to recommend the budget as proposed and with the following four items: reduction of vehicle and equipment fund internal service fund charges by $1.5 million consistent with Finance Commission’s recommendations; transfer out $811,334 of reduced general fund internal service fund charges from the general fund to facilities internal service funds for project identified in attachment two; approve budget increase of $335,083 for the facilities internal service fund budget for projects identified for FY26-27 in attachment two; and finally approve a budget increase of $134,368 for the following four contracts in Public Works that have come in higher than currently budgeted, Pacific Water Art, Thorne Restrooms, Specialized Elevator Corporation, and Field Turf USA. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
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VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
(Video time: 04:05:45)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to allocate $3 million of unassigned fund balance to a community benefit capital fund, which is committed for use to provided new capital projects of direct long-term community benefit, such as, but not limited to, a new community center, sports courts, park, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements, or affordable housing, and shall not be utilized for operating costs or deferred maintenance, or such, and that funding shall accumulate interest until such time as it is expended. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
(Video time: 04:21:44)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to support the staff response to the Finance Commission recommendation [staff responses are listed in Attachment 1 of the report]. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-1 (Council Member Hudes voted no) (Video time: 04:22:35)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve the FY 26-27 list of potential donations consistent with the Town’s donation policy. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 11:18 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 11:22 p.m.
(Video time: 04:27:24)
MOTION: Motion by Council Badame to reconsider the vote on item number sixteen.
Seconded by Mayor Moore.
Council Member Badame clarified the reconsideration was regarding staff’s recommendations [motion to support the staff response to the Finance Commission recommendation].
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Council discussed the motion.
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(Video time: 04:29:55)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to support the staff response to the Finance Commission recommendation [staff responses are listed in Attachment 1 of the report]. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-2 (Council Members Badame and Hudes voted no)
OTHER BUSINESS
17. Discuss Potential Law Enforcement Services Agreement with City of Saratoga and Provide Direction to Staff.
Chris Constantin, Town Manager, introduced the item, and Jamie Field, Chief of Police, presented the staff report.
(Video time: 04:57:55)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to continue the meeting through 12:30.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Chuck Page
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 05:09:52)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to continue the conversations with Saratoga.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Rennie stated he had nothing to report. - Council Member Hudes stated he attended and participated in a West Valley Cities Wildfire Advisory group, participated in the Finance Commission meeting, and met with a Council member from Saratoga.
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- Vice Mayor Ristow stated she was part of the Finance Committee meeting; met with a member of the public regarding a public restroom; attended a Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC) presentation, La Rinconada Water Treatment Plant public meeting, chaired the Valley Transportation Association (VTA) pack meeting, Board of Silicon Valley Clean Energy meeting, Leigh High School Longhorn Stampede 5K; and interviewed the Youth Commission applicants.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended the Kiwanis Turnaround Scholarship Awards luncheon; participated in a board meeting of the West Valley Clean Water Authority; participated in a board meeting of the West Valley Storm Water Authority; attended the Finance Commission meeting; participated a Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC) meeting, and KCAT fundraiser benefit.
- Mayor Moore stated he attended the Hillbrook Impact Challenge; spoke to Terrace's Men's Club; attended the quarterly all staff meeting; chaired the Cities Association Legislative Action Committee meeting; attended the Girls on the Run 5K; and conducted a Youth Town Hall at West Valley College.
MANAGER MATTERS
Chris Constantin, Town Manager
- Stated he had nothing to report.
ATTORNEY MATTERS AND CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated she had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:19 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk