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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 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 7:00 p.m.), Council Member Matthew Hudes.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Norah Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented Paul Johnson with a Commendation, the Daughters of the American Revolution Proclamation, and the Coup de Thai recognition.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the June 2, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Minutes of the June 8, 2026, Special, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Tyler Technologies to Add the Accounts Receivable API Toolkit for $5,696 with a Contract Amount Not to Exceed $1,384,317 and to Update the Insurance Language.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement for Software Services with TruePoint Solutions - DigEplan (LCT Software) DBA GovPath for Electronic Plan Review Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $155,183.28 Over the Life of the Agreement.
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Contract for Legal Services with the Law Firm of Atchison, Barisone & Condotti to Increase the Contract Amount by $40,000 in an Amount Not to Exceed $340,000 for Services Provided During the Contract Term of December 2022 through June 30, 2026.
6. Authorize the Town Manager or Designee to Enter into a Litigation Legal Services Agreement for FY 2026-27 with Goldfarb and Lipman in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second 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 December 31, 2026.
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8. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Corrected American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and Side Letter Agreement.
RESOLUTION 2026-037
9. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services with Assure MSP, Inc. to Increase Compensation by $18,898.43 for a Total Agreement Amount of $233,898.43.
10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Sanbell for Engineering Design, Alternatives Analysis, Surveying, Easement Preparation, and Bid-Phase Support for the 709 University Avenue Drainage System Replacement Project in the amount of $98,895.
11. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Sanbell for Engineering, Environmental, and Permitting Services for the Vasona Oak Storm Drainage Repair Project in the amount of $128,923
12. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) for a Three-Year Term with a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $120,000
13. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with AMS Electric LLC (dba Prime Electric LLC) for the Library Battery Power Supply Project
14. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for April 2026.
15. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with California Roofing Co. Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $182,440 for a Roof Replacement at the Adult Recreation Center.
16. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the FY2022-23 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement and Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Agreement in the Amount of $640,000. RESOLUTION 2026-038
17. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Pre-Employment Background Services with Secure Solutions, Extending Their Agreement to June 30, 2028, and Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount to $150,000.
18. Approve the Accounts Payable Check Registers and Payroll Report.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on the consent items:
1. Member of the Public (Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, and 13) Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:23:28)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to approve the consent calendar items one through eighteen. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Ian Baranowski
2. Joe Enz
3. Jeff Suzuki
4. Lee Quintana
5. Member of the Public
6. Arnav
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Continue Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision to Approve a Request for Modification of an Existing Conditional Use Permit for Expanded Hours of Operation in an Institution for Religious Observance (West Valley Muslim Association) on Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 16769 Farley Road. APN 424-21-062. Conditional Use Permit Application U-24-010. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: West Valley Muslim Association, Osmar Ghafoor, President. Applicant: Razi Mohiuddin. Project Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public
2. Lee Quintana
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:47:50)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to continue this appeal hearing to a date certain of August 18, 2026. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
20. Conduct a Brush Abatement Program Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the Proposed Removal of Brush on Parcels Listed on the 2026 Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Area Non-Compliant Parcel List and Order Abatement.
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Paul Gonia, Project Analyst I, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
No one spoke.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:52:42)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to thank the County Fire and the residents of Los Gatos, Parks and Public Works, and everybody who has put out the messaging about the preparation and the fact that our residents had 100% compliance this time. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
21. Conduct a Public Hearing to Hear Protests and Adopt Resolutions Confirming the Diagrams and Assessments and Levying and Authorizing the Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. RESOLUTIONS 2026- 039; 2026-040; 2026-041; 2026-042; 2026-043; and 2026-044 Paul Gonia, Project Analyst I, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Stephanie Rickard Hacker
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 00:58:35)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to adopt the six resolutions in attachments one through six to continue the annual process of renewing Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 and District No. 2 for fiscal year 2026 through 2027.
Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
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VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
22. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fee Schedule for the Adopt-a-Bench Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27. RESOLUTION 2026-045
Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Sharon Childs
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 8:25 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Mayor Moore stated that the council would come back to item 22 for staff to research the revised dollar amounts.
OTHER BUSINESS
23. Approve the Annual Agreement for Services with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce to manage the Town’s Destination Marketing Services, Visit Los Gatos, and the Town’s Visitors Information Center, for a Total Amount of $88,000.
Monica Renn, Economic Vitality Manager, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Lee Quintana
2. Jennifer Lin
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
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Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 02:34:58)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to direct staff to come back with an alternative proposal working with the Chamber for a total amount of not more than $108,000. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
(Video time: 02:44:01)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to approve the contract as stated for $88,000 and for staff to come back with a proposal working with the Chamber for up to $108,000. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Substitute Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mayor Moore reopened item 22.
22. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fee Schedule for the Adopt-a-Bench Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Staff provided additional information.
(Video time: 02:48:46)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to adopt a resolution establishing a fee for the Adopt-a-Bench Program, as amended to set the fee for an initial bench application and installation at $7,517 for the initial 10-year term, the fee for each subsequent 10-year renewal term at $2,958, and the fee for a plaque on an existing bench and initial 10-year maintenance period at $3,638. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
24. Adopt a Resolution to Sell the 4 Tait Avenue Property (APN: 510-44-054); Approve and Authorize the Town Manager to Sign the Historic Covenant; and Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Other Required Documents for the Sale, Including a Sale Agreement Accepting an Offer of $3,800,000 for the Property in Substantially the Form Presented. RESOLUTION 2026-046
Vice Mayor Ristow recused herself from Item 24 due to the proximity of her residence to the subject property and left the Chambers.
Katy Nomura, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
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The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Lee Quintana
2. Branislav Vajdic
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 03:13:10)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to adopt a revised resolution per attachment four to sell the 4 Tait Avenue Property (APN: 510-44-054); approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Historic Covenant; and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute all required documents for the sale, including a sale agreement accepting an offer of 3.8 million ($3,800,000) for the property in substantially the form presented. Seconded by Council Member Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1 by roll call vote. (Vice Mayor Ristow recused) Council Member Ristow returned to the Council Chambers.
25. Approve a Remote Public Access Disruption Policy and an Amendment to Agenda Format and Rules Policy 2-01; and Adopt a Resolution Determining What Constitutes Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in Meetings. RESOLUTION 2026-047 Wendy Wood, Town Clerk, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 03:36:15)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve a Remote Public Access Disruption Policy; approve an amendment to the Agenda Format and Rules Policy 2-01; and adopt a resolution establishing what constitutes reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in meetings. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
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VOTE: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Rennie stated he met with neighbors of the West Valley Muslim Association and met with the Oka Road developer.
- Council Member Hudes stated he met with the leadership of EL Camino Hospital; attended the City of Saratoga Council meeting; participated in two Los Gatos Thrives meetings, the Community Health and Senior Services commission meeting met with Jim Fowley regarding a development, and the Cities Association membership meeting. - Vice Mayor Ristow stated she met Jim Fowley regarding Chamber contract and development, and met with Eric Hayden, the Oka Road project developer. - Council Member Badame stated she participated in the Resident Wildfire Advisory group meeting; met with the CEO and Executive Director of El Camino Health; and participated in the Concept Development Advisory meeting.
- Mayor Moore stated he met with staff from El Camino Health and the Oka Road developer, attended a Waymo training; provided open remarks at Belwood Dolphin Opening Day met; attended the Opening Day of the summer service at Billy Jones pancake breakfast, the KCat camp, the Cities Association Emergency Preparedness session; spoke to the NUMU Summer Camp campers; met with Bill Wilson Center Youth Impact Partnership Group; held a Community coffee; and spoke about the upcoming July 4th Celebration.
MANAGER MATTERS
Chris Constantin, Town Manager
- Spoke about the upcoming July 4th event.
- Spoke about the My Los Gatos 311 system.
- Stated that the Administration offices will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth, and Council will be on recess for the month of July with the next regularly scheduled meeting occurring on August 4.
ATTORNEY MATTERS AND CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated that there was nothing to report from the closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk