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Entity Name*
Los Gatos Community Concert Association
Entity/Event Location
Los Gatos High School Theatre
Is event open to the public? Is event free for attendees? Is this a volunteer-led event? Grant Request *
$5,000
Maximum $5,000
Has your organization applied for grant
funding with the City of Monte Sereno
before?
Contact Name*
Karl Sprick
Title
Board Member
Organization Name
Los Gatos Community Concert Association
Is this a non-profit organization?
Organization Address
P.O. Box 1116
Los Gatos CA 95031
Phone*
408-354-3898
Email*
[email protected]
Building Community
Concerts are first-class cultural events (4/yr), mostly light classical. Unique complement to other community-based musical events. Very affordable. Attendees nearly all local subscribers. Family/youth/senior discounts. Social atmosphere with refreshments. All-volunteer management. Over 78 years in the community.
How will your event build a sense of community?
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
Applicant hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, agents, employees, boards, commissions, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, cost of expenses (including attorney's fees), arising out of or in any manner relating to the community grant funding provided by the City of Monte Sereno, including without limitation any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of Applicant's events or operations making use of such community grant funding. Applicant further agrees that as a condition of receiving funding from the City of Monte Sereno, Applicant will obtain general liability insurance, covering Applicant's operations (including completed operations) and any events organized or hosted by Applicant, with policy limits in the amount of at least $1 million per claim. The policy or policies shall be endorsed to name the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured parties. Applicant agrees to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement(s) to the policies to the City of Monte Sereno prior to acceptance of community grant funding from the City of Monte Sereno.
Electronic Signature*
Karl H. Sprick
Community-Based Organization Grant Application - Submission #3134 Date Submitted: 4/17/2025
Yes No Yes
Yes
Yes
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Entity Name*
Los Gatos Education Foundation AKA One Community LG
Entity/Event Location
17010 Robert Road
Is event open to the
public?
Is event free for
attendees?
Is this a volunteer-led
event?
Grant Request *
5000
Maximum $5,000
Has your organization
applied for grant funding
with the City of Monte
Sereno before?
Contact Name*
Sonja Tappan
Title
Executive Director
Organization Name
Los Gatos Union School District
Is this a non-profit organization?
Organization Address
17010 Roberts Road
Phone*
4083952229
Community-Based Organization Grant Application - Submission #3102 Date Submitted: 3/13/2025
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Email*
[email protected]
Building Community
Los Gatos Education Foundation (LGEF) requests $5,000 to cover the cost of materials and supplies for the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and any event-specific costs for our Family STEAM Night, which will be hosted at Daves Avenue Elementary and R.J. Fisher Middle School.
This is our 4th annual Family STEAM Night. It’s a popular community building event allowing our families to participate in hands-on activities to learn about STEAM and interact with their neighbors and local public school teachers in a fun and interactive way.
Community families are invited to meet our LGEF/One Community LG STEAM teachers and discover the world through STEAM-based projects at Daves Avenue and R.J. Fisher schools. There are approximately 250 students residing in Monte Sereno; of those, approximately half attend Daves Avenue Elementary and the other half attend R.J. Fisher Middle School, making it a very well attended community event over the past several years.
We will host a fun-filled Family STEAM Night, with 8-10 activity stations. These activities include creative projects involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Past events included projects such as creating a bee hotel, making pollinator pods, erosion and neighborhood pollution demonstrations, and exploring wind energy with a solar and wind energy turbine on display for students and families to interact with, to name a few. Parents and their children will rotate through stations engaging in STEAM-related activities and interact with the teachers, staff, and other families.
These fun evenings build community by engaging students and families in learning and making meaningful connections to science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The events are open-format, free events where families and community members are welcome to explore topics and projects that interest them most.
Our funding request of $5,000 covers the cost of materials and supplies for the STEAM activities and any event-specific costs for our Family STEAM Night at Daves Avenue Elementary and R.J. Fisher Middle School.
We hope you will also join us!
How will your event build a sense of community?
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
Applicant hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, agents, employees, boards, commissions, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, cost of expenses (including attorney's fees), arising out of or in any manner relating to the community grant funding provided by the City of Monte Sereno, including without limitation any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of Applicant's events or operations making use of such community grant funding. Applicant further agrees that as a condition of receiving funding from the City of Monte Sereno, Applicant will obtain general liability insurance, covering Applicant's operations (including completed operations) and any events organized or hosted by Applicant, with policy limits in the amount of at least $1 million per claim. The policy or policies shall be endorsed to name the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured parties. Applicant agrees to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement(s) to the policies to the City of Monte Sereno prior to acceptance of community grant funding from the City of Monte Sereno.
Electronic Signature*
Sonja Tappan
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Entity Name*
Los Gatos Museum Association ( New Museum Los Gatos)
Entity/Event Location
106 E Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030
Is event open to the
public?
Is event free for
attendees?
Is this a volunteer-led
event?
Grant Request *
5000
Maximum $5,000
Has your organization
applied for grant funding
with the City of Monte
Sereno before?
Contact Name*
Kimberly Snyder
Title
Executive Director
Organization Name
Los Gatos Museum Association ( New Museum Los
Gatos)
Is this a non-profit organization?
Organization Address
106 E Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030
Phone*
(408) 354-2646
Community-Based Organization Grant Application - Submission #3147 Date Submitted: 5/1/2025
Yes Yes No
No
Yes
Email*
[email protected]
Building Community
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) is a nonprofit art and history museum whose mission is to engage the community at the intersection of art, history, and education through innovative, locally connected, and globally relevant exhibitions, programs, and experiences. Our proposed series of monthly programs will directly build a sense of community by celebrating and exploring the shared history of Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and the surrounding region.
These free public programs — including tours, talks, and presentations led by local organizations, historians, and experts — will highlight key historical topics such as the Wildcat Railroad, the logging industry, Pageant Park, local orchards, the Lyndon Hotel, and more. By offering these programs, NUMU provides opportunities for community members of all ages to come together, learn, and reflect on the stories that have shaped our local identity.
Through shared experiences and learning, we aim to strengthen connections among residents, deepen their understanding of the place they call home, and foster civic pride. Free admission for Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents further ensures that these programs are accessible to all, reinforcing inclusivity and community participation. With 7,000 annual visitors, 10 rotating exhibitions, and a rich permanent collection of historical artifacts and art, NUMU serves as a welcoming gathering space where the community can engage meaningfully with its past, present, and future.
How will your event build a sense of community?
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
Applicant hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, agents, employees, boards, commissions, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, cost of expenses (including attorney's fees), arising out of or in any manner relating to the community grant funding provided by the City of Monte Sereno, including without limitation any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of Applicant's events or operations making use of such community grant funding. Applicant further agrees that as a condition of receiving funding from the City of Monte Sereno, Applicant will obtain general liability insurance, covering Applicant's operations (including completed operations) and any events organized or hosted by Applicant, with policy limits in the amount of at least $1 million per claim. The policy or policies shall be endorsed to name the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured parties. Applicant agrees to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement(s) to the policies to the City of Monte Sereno prior to acceptance of community grant funding from the City of Monte Sereno.
Electronic Signature*
Kimberly Snyder
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Entity Name*
Los Gatos Youth Park
Entity/Event Location
1 New York Ave
Is event open to the public? Is event free for attendees? Is this a volunteer-led event? Grant Request *
$3,000
Maximum $5,000
Has your organization applied for grant
funding with the City of Monte Sereno
before?
Contact Name*
Phil Knopf
Title
President Los Gatos
Youth Park
Organization Name
Los Gatos Youth Park
Is this a non-profit organization?
Organization Address
PO Box 1821. Los Gatos Ca. 95031
Phone*
408-628-7987
Email*
[email protected]
Building Community
The funds will be used to make further renovations and improvements to the building which is used by the scouts and community organizations.
How will your event build a sense of community?
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
Applicant hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, agents, employees, boards, commissions, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, cost of expenses (including attorney's fees), arising out of or in any manner relating to the community grant funding provided by the City of Monte Sereno, including without limitation any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of Applicant's events or operations making use of such community grant funding. Applicant further agrees that as a condition of receiving funding from the City of Monte Sereno, Applicant will obtain general liability insurance, covering Applicant's operations (including completed operations) and any events organized or hosted by Applicant, with policy limits in the amount of at least $1 million per claim. The policy or policies shall be endorsed to name the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured parties. Applicant agrees to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement(s) to the policies to the City of Monte Sereno prior to acceptance of community grant funding from the City of Monte Sereno.
Electronic Signature*
Phil Knopf
Community-Based Organization Grant Application - Submission #3114 Date Submitted: 3/28/2025
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
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Entity Name*
New Book Launch for Wildlife Conservation and Kids: Teaching Through Storytelling Program Entity/Event Location
SAFE Worldwide Inc., 15827 Poppy Lane, Monte Sereno, CA, 95030 Is event open to the public? Is event free for attendees? Is this a volunteer-led event? Grant Request *
$5,000
Maximum $5,000
Has your organization applied for
grant funding with the City of Monte
Sereno before?
Contact Name*
Linda Lanzl
Title
Board President and
CEO
Organization Name
SAFE Worldwide Inc.
Is this a non-profit organization?
Organization Address
15827 Poppy Lane, Monte Sereno, CA, 95030
Phone*
408-348-4506
Email*
[email protected]
Community-Based Organization Grant Application - Submission #3110 Date Submitted: 3/24/2025
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Building Community
SAFE Worldwide’s event will build community by teaching young people how to become advocates for their local environments. With this event, we will launch the second book of a six-book series on wildlife conservation and advocacy. This engaging series for children ages 5-11 centers on wildlife characters and the challenges they face in different regions of the planet. The book launch will serve young Monte Sereno residents who attend elementary school in Monte Sereno, and Los Gatos and additional schools (private and public) in the surrounding area. The first book has already been published and is in use during local class presentations on wildlife and their ecosystems. We have provided a copy of the book to the members of the city council.
In addition, you can view book one details on the links below. -The published book: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTBXzqRnU/vACPJD86bPqp9VQjtJ5YWA/edit? utm_content%3DDAGTBXzqRnU%26utm_campaign%3Ddesignshare%26utm_medium%3Dlink2%26utm_source%3Dsharebutton&sa=D&source=docs&ust=173 -A past presentation at Hillbrook School in Los Gatos, CA:
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Book two, being written now, takes place in the Amazon and continues to feature the star Riley the Javan rhino and his meerkat friend, Max. It teaches about the impacts of deforestation in this region and the threats to the many exotic animals who inhabit it. Content aligns with the U.S. Department of Education’s humane education curriculum.
To further expand humane education, we will encourage students and their educators to form a local, long-term conservation club in Monte Sereno or Los Gatos. SAFE Worldwide will provide free learning material, and offer a $200 start-up grant to purchase materials.
These objectives will help us complete the event, promoting community and leadership among young participants. -Objective 1: Work with SAFE Worldwide’s long-term designer to illustrate the compelling and age-appropriate second book. This includes consulting with the Yanomami Foundation to ensure cultural accuracy of the indigenous Yanomami children in the story. -Objective 2: Publish 500 new books. We will continue to work with an affordable local vendor who will print, bind, and package the second book for free distribution to schools and individual families who ask for a copy. -Objective 3: Run student presentations. SAFE Worldwide President Linda Lanzl will oversee outreach and planning with local science and biology teachers, as well as with local youth organization leaders (for example, Girl Scout leaders). SAFE Worldwide volunteers will make local in-person visits, delivering the printed conservation books for use during discussions. Talks will be customized per age group and provide hands-on activities to reinforce conservation lessons learned.
-Objective 4: Facilitate the start of youth-led conservation clubs. Time will be set aside during student presentations for young people to brainstorm and share ideas, with final book pages designed for the planning. Project ideas can address a range of environmental causes, such as planting a native garden, designing a community recycling program, or running a local bee project. SAFE Worldwide will provide a step-by-step plan for kids to use in a school or community organization club. We will also mentor educators, and share free educational content with kids, teachers, and parents on our website’s Young Minds section (visit https://safeworldwide.org/safe-kids/). We are very excited about this expanded feature that offers a wealth of educational activities (engaging games, videos, lesson plans, home projects, and more) aimed at advancing youth conservation leadership.
Beyond this event, we intend to complete the series of six books, designing and publishing one or two new books a year. Current topics planned include protecting our oceans from pollution, the Arctic region and its endangered wildlife, roadside zoos and exotic pet trading, and Africa’s challenges with illegal wildlife trafficking.
With supplemental funding, we will also expand to more remote and lower-income areas of California where a program like this is typically not accessible due to shortages in funding and staffing. Lastly, we will reach more students on a national level by making the books available online, mailing printed books when requested, and visiting some classrooms virtually.
The projected total budget for this second book launch runs over $10,000. The $5,000 we seek will go toward its design and publishing. The total cost breakdown is as follows:
-Design of second book (set fee for illustration of characters, scenes, and color): $5,250 -Publishing (printing and binding) of second book; 500 copies at $5 per book: $2,500 -Project start-up grants for the creation of conservation clubs; 6 grants at $250 each: $1,500 -Outreach for marketing, mailing, and travel
Marketing and mailing costs: $500
Travel costs: 150 gallons of gasoline at $5 per gallon = $750 To cover the additional costs, we will draw from donations and other new grants. For example, we currently have a grant request under consideration from the C. Edward and Edith Strobel Charitable Trust (managed by Wells Fargo Bank). This northern California-focused funder has supported SAFE Worldwide twice for wildlife conservation education, most recently contributing to the successful launch of this series’ first book. SAFE Worldwide volunteers will provide in-kind support by planning and implementing the educational talks.
SAFE Worldwide greatly appreciates past funding from Monte Sereno that we used to run a community tree planting event in Vasona Park. We hope to continue this partnership in 2025, as we foster more environmental action and relationship building among young people in these local neighborhoods. When work on the new Monte Sereno Community Center is complete, we also welcome the opportunity to be a guest speaker there for the area’s children and seniors, and would be happy to collaborate with you on several topics for which we can share our experience.
Thank you very much for your consideration once again.
How will your event build a sense of community?
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
Applicant hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, agents, employees, boards, commissions, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, cost of expenses (including attorney's fees), arising out of or in any manner relating to the community grant funding provided by the City of Monte Sereno, including without limitation any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of Applicant's events or operations making use of such community grant funding. Applicant further agrees that as a condition of receiving funding from the City of Monte Sereno, Applicant will obtain general liability insurance, covering Applicant's operations (including completed operations) and any events organized or hosted by Applicant, with policy limits in the amount of at least $1 million per claim. The policy or policies shall be endorsed to name the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured parties. Applicant agrees to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement(s) to the policies to the City of Monte Sereno prior to acceptance of community grant funding from the City of Monte Sereno.
Electronic Signature*
Linda Lanzl
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Entity Name*
Sustainable Waze
Entity/Event Location
Los Gatos Town Center
Is event open to the
public?
Is event free for
attendees?
Is this a volunteer-led
event?
Grant Request *
5000
Maximum $5,000
Has your organization
applied for grant funding
with the City of Monte
Sereno before?
Contact Name*
Neal
Title
Founder
Organization Name
Sustainable Waze
Is this a non-profit organization?
Organization Address
124A Edelen Ave Los Gatos, CA. 95030
Phone*
512.917.3907
Community-Based Organization Grant Application - Submission #3095 Date Submitted: 3/3/2025
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Email*
[email protected]
Building Community
Music is the common bond to help us all connect. This will be the 39th year of Los Gatos Music in the Park...All are welcome.
How will your event build a sense of community?
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
Applicant hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, agents, employees, boards, commissions, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, cost of expenses (including attorney's fees), arising out of or in any manner relating to the community grant funding provided by the City of Monte Sereno, including without limitation any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of Applicant's events or operations making use of such community grant funding. Applicant further agrees that as a condition of receiving funding from the City of Monte Sereno, Applicant will obtain general liability insurance, covering Applicant's operations (including completed operations) and any events organized or hosted by Applicant, with policy limits in the amount of at least $1 million per claim. The policy or policies shall be endorsed to name the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured parties. Applicant agrees to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement(s) to the policies to the City of Monte Sereno prior to acceptance of community grant funding from the City of Monte Sereno.
Electronic Signature*
Neal M Turley
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Entity Name*
Sujatha Venkatraman
Entity/Event Location
West Valley Community Services
Is event open to the public? Is event free for attendees? Is this a volunteer-led event? Grant Request *
5,000
Maximum $5,000
Has your organization applied for grant
funding with the City of Monte Sereno
before?
Contact Name*
Sujatha Venkatraman
Title
Executive Director
Organization Name
West Valley Community Services
Is this a non-profit organization?
Organization Address
10014 Vista Drive Cupertino CA
Phone*
408.255.8033
Email*
[email protected]
Building Community
Each fall, children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade start school in shoes that are too small, pants with holes, or clothing that is not seasonally appropriate. This can negatively impact a child’s physical, emotional, and social well-being, as well as their ability to focus on learning. The stress associated with living in poverty can have long-term negative impacts on young people growing up in low-income households. According to the American Psychological Association, poverty-induced stress can cause permanent changes to develop brains that negatively impact “children’s working memory, problem-solving, and other executive function skills” (Farah) Children in low-income or homeless households face so many educational, emotional, and economic challenges that place them at a significant disadvantage compared to their peers. When a family cannot afford necessities such as rent, gas, and food, they also struggle to provide their children with essential items for school success.
Held annually on the first Saturday of August, the Back to School with Dignity Program provides clothing, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies to families facing a food or housing crisis who are unable to afford back-to-school supplies for their children. This program also enables families living in poverty to preserve household assets that would have been spent on back-to-school items, allowing them to be allocated to critical household needs such as rent and utilities.
How will your event build a sense of community?
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement*
Applicant hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to indemnify, defend and hold the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, agents, employees, boards, commissions, and volunteers free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, cost of expenses (including attorney's fees), arising out of or in any manner relating to the community grant funding provided by the City of Monte Sereno, including without limitation any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of Applicant's events or operations making use of such community grant funding. Applicant further agrees that as a condition of receiving funding from the City of Monte Sereno, Applicant will obtain general liability insurance, covering Applicant's operations (including completed operations) and any events organized or hosted by Applicant, with policy limits in the amount of at least $1 million per claim. The policy or policies shall be endorsed to name the City of Monte Sereno, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured parties. Applicant agrees to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement(s) to the policies to the City of Monte Sereno prior to acceptance of community grant funding from the City of Monte Sereno.
Community-Based Organization Grant Application - Submission #3145 Date Submitted: 4/26/2025
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Electronic Signature*
Sujatha Venkatraman
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
January 7, 2025 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to 2024 STEM Winners from the City of Monte Sereno
GGL N Presentation
Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Accept the Annual Approval and Signing of the City Council Code of Ethics GGL N Consent Calendar Revisions to City of Monte Sereno Council Ad-Hoc Committees DP N New Business Discuss Selection of Meeting Date for Strategic Goal Setting DP N New Business Flock Cameras DP N New Business
Consider and Approve City Council Committee/Commission Assignments for Calendar Year 2025
DP N New Business
Review of Municipal Code Chapter 10.09 (Personal Wireless Service Facility and Antenna Criteria) and Discussion of Draft Revisions
DP N New Business
January 21, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Consider Establishment of an Appointment to the Monte Sereno City Council Improving Financial Controls and Reporting Ad Hoc Committee DP N Consent Calendar
Hold Public Hearing and Adopt a Reso Overruling Objections and Determining to Proceed with Weed Abatement
GGL Y Public Hearing
Review Options for the Use of the Auxiliary Building DP N Unfinished Business
Flock Cameras DP N Unfinished
Business
Accept the FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report DP N New Business City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
Consider and Appoint One Additional Member to the 2024-2025 Monte Sereno Youth Commission
GGL N New Business
February 4, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Hold Public Hearing and Adopt a Reso Overruling Objections and Determining to Proceed with Weed Abatement
GGL Y Public Hearing
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
Discuss Hosting a City Picnic and Consider a Budget for the City Picnic DP N New Business Discussion and Consideration of a City of Monte Sereno Community Grants Deadline, Selection Dates, and Budget Amount
DP N New Business
February 18, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Receive Information Regarding the CalPERS Unfunded Pension Liabilities DP N New Business March 4, 2025 Santa Clara County Fire Department Semi-Annual Public Safety Report Fire N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Wildfire Prevention, Preparation, and Response Discussion DP N New Business March 18, 2025 Closed Session
Special Meeting POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Two Cases Staff present- City Attorney and Interim City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager/Interim City Manager
Staff Present: Interim City Manager, City Attorney
March 18, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Consideration to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement with AIM Engineering Consultants, Inc. for Public Works/City Engineering Consulting.
DP N Consent Calendar
Consideration to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with DKG Consultants for Financial Services Consulting.
DP N Consent Calendar
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
Authorize the Mayor to Send a Letter to Assemblymember Gail Pellerin Regarding Wildfire Safety Concerns Regarding the Eucalyptus Trees Along Highway 9
DP N Consent Calendar
Application 2024-3086 for a Site Development Permit for a single-story addition of approximately 554 square feet and a Variance application for reduced front of five feet where 25 feet is required.
DP Y Public Hearing
Consider and Appointment of Betters Streets Commissioner for Unscheduled Commission Vacancy
GGL N New Business
Annual Council Goal Setting Session for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 DP N New Business Receive the Informational Update from the Improving Finance Controls and Reporting Ad Hoc Committee
DP N New Business
Accept the Resignation of Council Member Shannon as Alternate Director of the Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Appoint a New Alternate Director DP N New Business
April 1, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adoption of 2025-2026 City Council Goals DP N Consent Calendar Consider Modification to the City Council’s City Manager Search Ad Hoc Committee to Extend the Effective Date of the Committee to October 1, 2025 DP N Consent Calendar
Housing Element Annual Progress Report DP N Consent Calendar Adopt a Resolution Declaring Support for Efforts to Provide Universal Child Care DP New Business Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with the West Valley Cities to conduct a feasibility study for the possible development of temporary and emergency housing facilities and programs to service the unhoused population within the five jurisdictions.
DP N New Business
Consider Amending the Purpose of the Improving Financial Controls and Reporting Ad Hoc Committee
DP N Consent Calendar
Special Meeting
Closed Session
Discuss revisions to the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the City of Monte Sereno and the Town of Los Gatos
DP N New Business
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
Special Meeting
April 11, 2025
Consideration to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement for a Financial Services Program (title will be updated once a vendor is selected) DP N New Business
April 15, 2025 Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department Semi-Annual Report Police N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. NS244 to Amend Municipal Code Section 10.09 Personal Wireless Telecommunications Regulations.
DP Y Public Hearing
Adopt a Resolution Declaring Support for Efforts to Provide Universal Child Care DP N Unfinished Business
Approve Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the City of Monte Sereno and the Town of Los Gatos
DP N Unfinished
Business
Adopt a Resolution to Update the City’s Financial Investment Policy and Become Shareholder of California Asset Management Trust
DP Y New Business
Discuss the Possibility of Establishing a Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Commission or Committee
DP N New Business
City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
May 6, 2025 Steinbeck Sign unveiling and Ice Cream Social Special Meeting
May 6, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adopt Ordinance No. NS-244 to Amend Municipal Code Section 10.09 Personal Wireless Telecommunications Regulations.
DP N Consent Calendar
Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Education and Encouragement Program Funding Amended and Restated Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
DP N Consent Calendar
Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
DP N Consent Calendar
Award of contract to Radius Earthwork, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 DP N Consent Calendar
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
Pavement Improvement Project in Total Amount Not to Exceed $398,507 and Determining Project Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
First Study Session for Review of Proposed FY 25/26 Budget DP N New Business Discuss Civic Engagement Goal for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 DP N New Business Foster Care/Resource Parent Awareness Month DP N New Business May 20, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Hazardous Vegetation (Brush) a Public Nuisance and Set Public Hearing (SCCF)
GGL N Consent Calendar
Adoption of a Resolution Setting Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Adopting Amended Appropriations Limits for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 DP N Consent Calendar
Consideration to Approve and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with DKG Consultants for Financial Services Consulting.
DP N Consent Calendar
Application 2023-3073 for a Site Development Permit for a new approximately 5,997 square foot two-story house and an approximately 977 square foot detached accessory building; a Grading Use Permit for 2,934 cubic yards of cumulative grading; and a Tree Removal Permit to remove 13 trees at 18340 Lexington Drive. (CEQA: Exempt, Guidelines sections 15302, 15303) DP Y Public Hearing
Consideration of Awarding Community Based Organization Grants DP N New Business June 3, 2025 Finance Reports N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Annual Street Maintenance - Adoption of Projects N Consent Calendar Updated Fee Schedule for User and Regulatory Fees DP N Consent Calendar Biennial Review of the City of Monte Sereno's Conflict of Interest Code GGL N Consent Calendar Second Study Session for Review of Proposed FY 25/26 Budget DP N Unfinished Business
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
Appropriations Limit Adoption FY 25/26 N New Business
Consider and Approve Youth Commission Selection for the Social Justice Award DP N New Business Audit Report DP N New Business
Appointment of 2025-2026 Youth Commissioners GGL N New Business Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. NS-245 to Adopt Updated Local Responsibility Fire Hazard Severity Maps
DP N Public Hearing
June 17, 2025 Finance Report DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adoption of Resolution Establishing and Fixing the Amount of Special Real Property Tax Levy for Police Protection Purposes for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 GGL N Consent Calendar
Adopt Ordinance No. NS-245 to Adopt Updated Local Responsibility Fire Hazard Severity Maps
DP Y Consent Calendar
Adopt a Resolution Overruling Protest Regarding Brush Abatement GGL Y Public Hearing Adoption of the FY 25/26 Budget DP N Unfinished
Business
July 1, 2025
July 15, 2025
Meetings Cancelled
August 5, 2025 Finance Reports N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Adopt a Resolution Confirming a Weed Abatement Report and Assessment List to be Entered on the Tax Assessment Roll
GGL Y Public Hearing
Consideration of Nominees Citizen of the Year Award DP N New Business League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate DP N New Business City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
Discuss a Possible Ballot Initiative for 2026 to Increase the Police Services Parcel Tax
DP N New Business
August 19, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
Quarterly Wildfire Report DP N New Business
September 2, 2025 Finance Reports Warrant list DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Manager’s Report DP N New Business
September 16, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
October 7, 2025 Santa Clara County Fire Department Semi-Annual Public Safety Report Fire N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
October 21, 2025 Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department Semi-Annual Report Police N Presentation Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
City Manager’s Quarterly Report DP N New Business
November 4, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar
Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
November 18, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Appointment of Betters Streets Commissioners GGL N New Business Appointment of Site and Architectural Commissioners GGL N New Business December 2, 2025 Finance Reports Warrant list N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Monte Sereno City Council
2025 Tentative Council Meeting Calendar
Updated: May 15, 2025
Council Meeting
Date
Agenda Item Staff Public
Hearing?
Agenda
Category
Better Street Commission & S&A Applicants GGL N New Business December 16, 2025 Finance Reports DP N Consent Calendar Meeting Minutes GGL N Consent Calendar
Declaring Weeds a Public Nuisance GGL N Consent Calendar Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund (SLESF) GGL N Consent Calendar Consider and Set City Council Meeting Dates for 2026 GGL N New Business Council Nomination of Mayor and Vice Mayor DP N New Business Recognition of Outgoing Betters Streets Commissioners and Site and Architectural Commissioners
DP N New Business
Committee/Commission Assignments for CY2026 DP N New Business