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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 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
Vice Mayor Ristow led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented Jo Griener and Happy Dragon with certificates of recognition.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2026.
2. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Dudek for Environmental Monitoring and Support Services Related to Roadside Vegetation Management for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $379,142
3. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for June 2026.
4. Approve and Ratify the Accounts Payable Check Registers and Payroll Reports.
5. Appoint Mayor Rob Moore as the Town’s Voting Delegate and Council Member Matthew Hudes as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference scheduled for September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California.
6. Adopt an Omnibus Ordinance Amending the Town Code to Make Minor Updates and Clarifications. ORDINANCE 2385
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. to Extend Software Support Services, Add the Collaborate Data Sharing Module, and Establish Compensation for Amended Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $330,000.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on the consent items:
1. Member of the Public (Items 2, 3-4, 7)
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Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:18:13)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve items one through seven on the consent calendar. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Rick Newell
2. Tim O’Rorke
3. Member of the Public
4. Jeff Suzuki
5. Lee Quintana
6. Nigel Chandler
7. Joe Enz
8. Austin
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Consider Request to Continue Public Hearing for Appeals or Hear the Appeals 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.
Mayor Moore stated the Council would discuss the request for continuance and public comment will be limited to whether the Council should continue this item.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Razi, Applicant and Appellant
2. Representative of the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, Appellant
3. Member of the Public
4. Mary H
5. Linda Swenberg
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Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 01:17:35)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to continue this item a date to be determined in the future with consideration of staff’s recommendation of that date. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 8:35 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. Adopt a Resolution Renewing Ordinance Approving Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. RESOLUTION 2026-051 Rebecca Albin, Police Captain, presented the staff report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public
2. Malcolm
3. Zubayir
4. Bea
5. Lee Fagot
6. Jauzey
7. Fred Faltersack
8. Maria
9. Austin
10. Peter Hertan
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
(Video time: 02:25:50)
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to adopt a resolution renewing Town of Los Gatos Ordinance 2329 approving Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481, [and] make the finding that the agency’s use of military equipment described in the annual report complies with PAGE 4 OF 5
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the Los Gatos[-Monte Sereno] Police Department Lexipol Policy 704. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
10. Receive the Bi-Annual Police Services Report for January - June 2026.
Jamie Field, Police Chief, presented the Bi-Annual Police Services Report.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public
2. Fred Faltersack
3. Austin
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council discussed the item and received the report.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINANCE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Council Member Rennie appointed John “Jay” McGowan to the Finance Commission.
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended a Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Board Meeting.
- Council Member Hudes stated he met with residents, met with WVMA (West Valley Muslim Association) Leadership, Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department emergency communications leadership, and participated in the Finance Commission Meeting. - Vice Mayor Ristow stated she participated in the Finance Commission, spoke at a Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Event; stated the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) met; attended the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition 6th Anniversary Celebration; met with residents on various topics; attended Jazz on the Plazz, and Gold Thursdays.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended the Finance Commission, met with the KCAT Executive Director; and met with residents.
- Mayor Moore stated he attended Music in the Park, Jazz on the Plazz, Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Summit, a meeting organized by Sam Liccardo, a Monthly Meeting of Supervisor District 9 Mayor with Supervisor Abe-Koga; chaired the Cities Association Legislative Action Committee Chair; spoke to the incoming class at West Valley Community PAGE 5 OF 5
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College student government; attended Make a Wish Walk for Wishes Event; and met with constituents on various topics.
MANAGER MATTERS
Chris Constantin, Town Manager
- Stated he had nothing to report.
ATTORNEY MATTERS AND CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated that on August 17, the Town Council met in closed session to discuss filling the Town Attorney position in November and unanimously authorized a recruitment [filling the Town Attorney position] and an interim law firm in the interim.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk