Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · September 7, 2021
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 09/21/2021
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
September 7, 2021
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via
Teleconference via COVID-19 Guidelines on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Marico Sayoc, Vice Mayor Rob Rennie, Council Member Mary Badame, Council
Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member Maria Ristow.
Absent: None
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Badame stated she met with Don Capobres regarding the North 40 (N40)
Development Phase II; attended the West Valley Clean Water Authority (WVCWA) and the
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority (WVSWMA) Board meetings; and
participated in the Chamber of Commerce End of Summer event.
- Council Member Ristow stated she attended a Democracy Tent meeting; the Council Policy
Committee meeting; Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Board meeting; and the Chamber of
Commerce End of Summer event.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended the Santa Clara County Let’s Talk Housing
community meeting; the NUMU Sawyer Rose and Los Gatos History Project exhibits; and
met with residents regarding the housing proposed in the Draft 2040 General Plan.
- Vice Mayor Rennie stated he attended a communications drill at the Town’s Emergency
Operation Center (EOC); Santa Clara County Emergency Operating Council meeting; NUMU
Sawyer Rose exhibit; a webinar for Women’s Equity Day event hosted by the Santa Clara
County Commission on the Status of Women; Community Health and Senior Services
Commission (CHSSC) meeting; Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Clean
Air Foundation and Board meetings; Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board meeting
as an alternate observer; and the Chamber of Commerce End of Summer event.
- Mayor Sayoc stated in addition to the items mentioned, she attended the Santa Clara
County Cities Association Executive Board and City Selection Committee meetings.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 7, 2021
DATE: September 9, 2021
Manager Matters
- Acknowledged the support for the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department and stated
anyone who needs assistance should contact 911 or contact dispatch for non-emergency
assistance; and stated the Town is in the process to recruit a Police Chief.
- Announced the Housing Element Advisory Board (HEAB) recruitment is underway and
applications are due by September 10 at 4:00 p.m.
- Announced a Joint Study Session Meeting of the Town Council and Planning Commission
will be held on September 20 to discuss the 2040 General Plan and the Housing Element of
the General Plan.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Minutes of the August 17, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting.
2. Annexation Application AN21-001. Project Location: 16030 Winterbrook Road. Property
Owner/Applicant: Alireza Zarrabi. Adopt a resolution making determinations and approving
the reorganization of an uninhabited area designated as Winterbrook No. 6, approximately
0.319 Acres on property pre-zoned R-1:8. APN 523-26-013. RESOLUTION 2021-038
3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with ARC Document Solutions, LLC.
for the Installation and Reproduction of Painted Panels for the Forbes Mill Mural Project
with an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $30,000 from the available
General Fund Appropriated Reserve Fund.
4. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $46,000 from the Available
Information Technology Fund to Cover the Cost in the Statement of Work from Accela, Inc.
for SaaS Migration Services.
5. Adoption of an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos Amending the Los Gatos Town Code to
Include Gender-Neutral Pronouns by Eliminating any Gender Preference Language Within
the Los Gatos Town Code and Amending Sections Regarding Grammatical Interpretation to
Indicate that Whenever a Gender-Neutral Personal Pronoun is Used, it Shall be Deemed to
Include the Feminine and Masculine Also. ORDINANCE 2320
6. Approve an Amendment to the Temporary Classification Plan to Align the Temporary
Communication Dispatcher Classification Salary Steps with the TEA Communication
Dispatcher Classification Salary Steps.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve Consent Items 1-6. Seconded by
Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 7, 2021
DATE: September 9, 2021
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bryan Paul, President of Los Gatos Police Officers Association (POA)
- Commented on the lack of dispatchers employed by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police
Department due to recruitment difficulty and urged action.
Council recessed at 7:25 p.m. due to disruptive conduct in the audience.
The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Verbal Communication was continued to after the business items.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. Consider Recommendations from the Community Health and Senior Service Commission
for the Allocation of $500,000 of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to Restore
and Enhance Senior Service Provision Due to the Disproportionate Impacts on the Older
Adult Community from COVID-19 and Provide any Additional Direction to Staff and
Authorize an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $500,000 from Available
ARPA Proceeds to Cover those Services.
Arn Andrews, Assistant Town Manager, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Donna Novi – did not speak.
Tylor Taylor, Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)
- Commented on the SASCC proposal and answered Council’s questions.
Hannah Pham – did not speak.
Melissa Toren, KCAT
- Commented on the KCAT proposal and answered Council’s questions.
Nancy Rollett, Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation (LGS Rec)
- Commented on the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation proposal and answered Council’s
questions.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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DATE: September 9, 2021
Other Business Item #7 - continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to allocate $100,000 to the KCAT “The
Producers” 55+ Volunteer Program and evaluate the program as a pilot; $5,000 to
the SASCC Senior Resource Drive Through Events and rename the program to
encourage pedestrians and cyclists; $15,000 to the SASCC Age Friendly Health Fair;
not to fund the SASCC Senior Services Coordination or the LGS Rec Service
Expansion; $30,000 to the SASCC Outlook Community Newspaper; $328,500 to the
LGS Rec Pre-pandemic Service Restoration that does not include funds for print or
community outreach, and suggest reducing the staffing cost by $20,000 by utilizing
volunteers in place of staff where appropriate; and $21,500 to the SASCC
Community Assessment Survey. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
8. Creekside Sports Park – Approve Ongoing Seasonal Field Lighting and Provide Feedback on
Capital Maintenance Funding Needs.
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Giulianna Pendleton
- Commented on the environmental impacts of the proposed lighting.
Andrew Ferguson
- Commented in support of the item.
Shawn Blakeman
- Commented in support of the item.
Shaun Dobrindt
- Commented in support of the item.
Tara George
- Commented in support of the item.
Rob Bohn, West Valley Red Hawks President and Chauncey Boys Club Lacrosse
- Commented in support of the item.
Closed public comment.
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Other Business Item #8 - continued
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve ongoing temporary seasonal field
lighting and to direct staff to review the original Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
for any necessary mitigations to reduce the impact of the lighting for the upcoming
season. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Rennie to approve rehabilitation of the field, direct staff to
seek partnerships with the league stakeholders, and continue pickup games.
Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Council directed staff to provide an update on any EIR impacts by the end of 2021.
9. Create a New Project in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program Budget
for Civic Center Security Improvements and Authorize an Expenditure Budget Adjustment
in the Amount of $110,000 from Available General Fund Appropriated Reserve (GFAR) and
Authorize the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement not to Exceed the Budgeted
Amount.
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the matter.
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DATE: September 9, 2021
Other Business Item #9 - continued
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve create a new project in the Fiscal
Year (FY) 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program Budget for Civic Center security
improvements and authorize an expenditure budget adjustment in the amount of
$110,000 from available General Fund Appropriated Reserve (GFAR) and authorize
the Town Manager to enter into an agreement not to exceed the budgeted amount.
Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Consideration and Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos Extending the Water Conservation Urgency Ordinance for Ten Months
and Fifteen Days. ORDINANCE 2321
Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the item.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to adopt an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the
Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Extending the Water Conservation Urgency
Ordinance for Ten Months and Fifteen Days. Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
The Town Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
11. Provide Direction to Town Staff Regarding Establishing Contribution Limits for Candidates
for Town Council.
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
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Public Hearing Item #11 - continued
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the matter.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to default to the contribution limits for
candidates for Town office established by State law and direct staff to take no
further action at this time. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Council directed staff to return to Council in two years with an update on what limits other
jurisdictions State-wide are using.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
Karen Rubio, Plant Based Advocates
- Commented in support of education and advocation of plant-based diets and requested
plant-based diet information be incorporated in the General Plan.
Mark Robson
- Commented in support of the Police Department.
Ali Miano
- Commented in support of the Police Department and stated defunding the police means to
allocate funds appropriately after analysis and consideration.
Amy Nishide
- Thanked the Council Members for their service.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Submitted by:
_____________________________________
/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 07, 2021
110 EAST MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA
Marico Sayoc, Mayor
Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor
Mary Badame, Council Member
Matthew Hudes, Council Member PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS
Marie Ristow, Council Member
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 07, 2021
7:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 MEETING
This meeting is being conducted in-person and utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means
consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29- 20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding
the COVID- 19 pandemic. Members of the public can participate in the meeting by attending in
person in the Council Chamber at 110 E. Main Street or by joining the Zoom webinar (log in
information provided below). Due to the provisions of the Santa Clara County Health Officer to
take action to minimize the spread of COVID-19 social distancing and mask requirements will
be observed for all attending in person.
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 07, 2021
7:00 PM
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Items are considered routine and may be
approved by one motion. Any member of the Council or public may request to have an item
removed from the Consent Items for comment and action. A member of the public may request
to pull an item from Consent by following the Participation Instructions contained on Page 2 of
this agenda. If an item is pulled, the Mayor has the sole discretion to determine when the item
will be heard. Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by Council, staff,
or a member of the public, it is requested that items under the Consent Items be acted on
simultaneously.)
1. Approve Minutes of the August 17, 2021 Regular Town Council Meeting.
2. Annexation Application AN21-001. Project Location: 16030 Winterbrook Road. Property
Owner/Applicant: Alireza Zarrabi.
Adopt a resolution making determinations and approving the reorganization of an
uninhabited area designated as Winterbrook No. 6, approximately 0.319 Acres on
property pre-zoned R-1:8. APN 523-26-013.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with ARC Document Solutions,
LLC. for the Installation and Reproduction of Painted Panels for the Forbes Mill Mural
Project with an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $30,000 from the
available General Fund Appropriated Reserve Fund.
4. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $46,000 from the
Available Information Technology Fund to Cover the Cost in the Statement of Work from
Accela, Inc. for SaaS Migration Services.
5. Adoption of an Ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos Amending the Los Gatos Town Code
to Include Gender-Neutral Pronouns by Eliminating any Gender Preference Language
Within the Los Gatos Town Code and Amending Sections Regarding Grammatical
Interpretation to Indicate that Whenever a Gender-Neutral Personal Pronoun is Used, it
Shall be Deemed to Include the Feminine and Masculine Also.
6. Approve an Amendment to the Temporary Classification Plan to Align the Temporary
Communication Dispatcher Classification Salary Steps with the TEA Communication
Dispatcher Classification Salary Steps.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council
on any matter that is not listed on the agenda consistent with the Participation Instructions
contained on Page 2 of this agenda. To ensure all agenda items are heard and unless additional
time is authorized by the Mayor, this portion of the agenda is limited to 30 minutes and no more
than three (3) minutes per speaker. In the event additional speakers were not able to be heard
during the initial Verbal Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal
Communications will be opened prior to adjournment.)
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items consistent with the Participation Instructions contained on Page 2 of this agenda.)
7. Consider Recommendations from the Community Health and Senior Service Commission
for the Allocation of $500,000 of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to Restore
and Enhance Senior Service Provision Due to the Disproportionate Impacts on the Older
Adult Community from COVID-19 and Provide any Additional Direction to Staff and
Authorize an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $500,000 from Available
ARPA Proceeds to Cover those Services.
8. Creekside Sports Park - Approve Ongoing Seasonal Field Lighting and Provide Feedback
on Capital Maintenance Funding Needs.
9. Create a New Project in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program
Budget for Civic Center Security Improvements and Authorize an Expenditure Budget
Adjustment in the Amount of $110,000 from Available General Fund Appropriated
Reserve (GFAR) and Authorize the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement not to
Exceed the Budgeted Amount.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants/Appellants, their representative, and members of the public may
address the Council on any public hearing item consistent with the Participation Instructions
contained on Page 2 of this agenda. Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be
allotted up to a total of five minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public
may be allotted up to three minutes to comment on any public hearing
item. Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of three
minutes maximum for closing statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are
subject to Council’s consent at the meeting.)
10. Consideration and Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos Extending the Water Conservation Urgency Ordinance for Ten
Months and Fifteen Days.
11. Provide Direction to Town Staff Regarding Establishing Contribution Limits for
Candidates for Town Council.
ADJOURNMENT (Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of Council
votes for an extension of time)
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located at 100 Villa Avenue, and are also available for review on the official Town of Los Gatos website. Copies
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Note: The Town of Los Gatos has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a decision of the Town Council must be brought within 90 days after the decision is announced
unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
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