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Los Gatos, CA · September 21, 2021

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 10/05/2021 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Minutes of the Town Council Meeting September 21, 2021 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and provided the public an opportunity to participate either in public or via Teleconference on Tuesday, September 21, 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 CLOSED SESSION REPORT Robert Schultz, Town Attorney, stated Council met in closed session as duly noted on the agenda and that there is no reportable action. APPOINTMENTS  Housing Element Advisory Board (each Council Member could vote for up to four applicants) o Randi Chen was appointed o Adam Mayer was appointed o Rob Moore was appointed o Ryan Rosenberg was appointed APPLICANT BADAME HUDES RENNIE RISTOW SAYOC TOTAL Susan Burnett 1 1 2 Randi Chen 1 1 1 3 David Goldberg 1 1 2 Scott Haylock 0 Adam Mayer 1 1 1 1 4 Alice Miano 1 1 Rob Moore 1 1 1 3 Ryan Rosenberg 1 1 1 1 1 5 Debbie Sy 0 John Whitney 0 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov PAGE 2 OF 6 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 21, 2021 DATE: September 21, 2021 COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters - Vice Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SCVEA) Board meeting; Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee, Board meeting, and workshop; Santa Clara County Cities Association Selection Committee meeting; Los Gatos 9/11 Memorial Ceremony; Finance Commission meeting; Service Providers meeting; Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Board and Technical Advisory Committee meetings; West Valley Cities Press Conference on wildfire funds; and Fire Safe Council meeting. - Council Member Hudes stated he met with Amy Davis, NUMU director; attended the Santa Clara County Cities Association Selection Committee meeting; Los Gatos 9/11 Memorial Ceremony; Finance Commission meeting; West Valley Cities Press Conference on wildfire funds; Joint Study Session of the Planning Commission and Town Council. - Council Member Badame stated she attended the Finance Commission meeting as an observer and has met with community members regarding the 2040 Draft General Plan Update. - Council Member Ristow stated she attended the West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) Board meeting; Finance Commission meeting as an observer; Complete Streets and Transportation Commission (CSTC) meeting as an observer; Joint Study Session of the Town Council and Planning Commission; Los Gatos 9/11 Memorial Ceremony; met with community members regarding the 2040 Draft General Plan Update; and met with Harmony Park representative on the North 40 Phase II. - Mayor Sayoc stated in addition to the meetings stated she attended the Santa Clara County Cities Association and will attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Manager Matters - Announced Screen on the Green will be held on September 24 and October 1, 2021. - Announced Board, Commission, and Committee adult Commissioner recruitment will begin September 27. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve Draft Minutes of the September 7, 2021 Town Council Meeting. 2. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map for 30 Roberts Road and Accepting Dedications. RESOLUTION 2021-039 3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Purchase and Service Agreement with Air Systems Incorporated for HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services in an Amount of $2,753.52 for a Total Agreement Not to Exceed $382,048.52. 4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services with Harry L. Murphy Incorporated for Flooring Replacement at the Adult Recreation Center in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,905 Including a Ten Percent Contingency. 5. Approve Revisions to the Town’s Operating Portfolio Investment Policy as Recommended by the Finance Commission. PAGE 3 OF 6 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 21, 2021 DATE: September 21, 2021 Consent Items – continued 6. Approve Revisions to the Town’s General Fund Reserve Policy to Document the Market Fluctuation Reserve as Recommended by the Finance Commission. 7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement with Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District and Los Gatos Union Elementary School District for School Resource Officer Services for the Period Starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 to Include: a. Application of existing Fiscal Service Credits to Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District and Los Gatos Union School District, and b. Implementation of a Revised Monthly Payments and Scope of Services within this Agreement Beginning in December 2021 for Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District and March 2022 for Los Gatos Union School District, and c. Authorize a Revenue Budget Decrease in the Amount of $25,911.12 to Match the Proposed Agreement Amount. Council Member Hudes pulled item #4. Opened public comment. No one spoke. Closed public comment. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve Consent Items 1 through 7, exclusive of item 4. Seconded by Vice Mayor Rennie. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Rob Moore - Commented regarding observations of the previous Town Council meeting and requested everyone be tolerant of differing viewpoints. Eden Berg - Commented in opposition of communism, Mayor Sayoc, and Vice Mayor Rennie. Cyndi Sheehan - Commented in opposition of the Town Council. PAGE 4 OF 6 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 21, 2021 DATE: September 21, 2021 Verbal Communications – continued Joanne Rodgers - Commented on her experience of witnessing a crime, requested the Police Department be supported, and commented on concerns of safety. Anne Marie de Cesare - Commented in support of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) and the Town’s efforts in this regard. Joseph Ols - Commented in opposition of racism. Mr. C - Commented in opposition of the Santa Clara County Health Orders and the Town Council. Los Gatos - Thanked the Council for their work. OTHER BUSINESS 8. Approve the Modifications to the Board, Commission, and Committee Enabling Documents and Applications as Recommended by the Commissions, Council Policy Committee, and Liaisons. Shelley Neis, Town Clerk, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. No one spoke. Closed public comment. Council discussed the item. PAGE 5 OF 6 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 21, 2021 DATE: September 21, 2021 Other Business Item #8 – continued MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to approve the modifications to the Board, Commission, and Committee enabling documents and applications as recommended by the Commissions, Council Policy Committee, and liaisons with an amendment to the Planning Commission application to include changes to page 5, inserting “it is expected that Planning Commissioners will serve on at least one additional committee, will you have the time?” as the second sentence in that paragraph; and move interviews to the special meeting on the second Tuesday in December. Seconded by Council Member Badame. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to approve staff’s recommendation that there be one application for all Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Seconded by Council Member Badame. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. 9. Consider a Flag Policy Update during the Next Strategic Priorities Discussion. Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager, presented the staff report. Opened public comment. No one spoke. Closed public comment. Council discussed the item. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to consider a Flag Policy update during the next Strategic Priorities discussion. Seconded by Council Member Ristow. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Pulled Consent Item #4 4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services with Harry L. Murphy Incorporated for Flooring Replacement at the Adult Recreation Center in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,905 Including a Ten Percent Contingency. Matt Morley, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report. PAGE 6 OF 6 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of September 21, 2021 DATE: September 21, 2021 Pulled Item #4 – continued Opened public comment. No one spoke. Closed public comment. Council discussed the item. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement for services with Harry L. Murphy Incorporated for flooring replacement at the Adult Recreation Center in an amount not to exceed $135,905 including a ten percent contingency. Seconded by Council Member Ristow. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted: _____________________________________ /s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 21, 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 How to participate: The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the public process, which is the cornerstone of democracy. If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please follow the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. If you wish to speak to an item NOT on the agenda, you may do so during the “Verbal Communications” period, by following the participation instructions on page 2 of this agenda. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the Town Council meeting. Effective Proceedings: The purpose of the Town Council meeting is to conduct the business of the community in an effective and efficient manner. For the benefit of the community, the Town of Los Gatos asks that you follow the Town’s meeting guidelines while attending Town Council meetings and treat everyone with respect and dignity. This is done by following meeting guidelines set forth in State law and in the Town Code. Disruptive conduct is not tolerated, including but not limited to: addressing the Town Council without first being recognized; interrupting speakers, Town Council or Town staff; continuing to speak after the allotted time has expired; failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so; and repetitiously addressing the same subject. Deadlines for Public Comment and Presentations are as follows:  Persons wishing to make an audio/visual presentation on any agenda item must submit the presentation electronically, either in person or via email, to the Clerk’s Office no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting.  Persons wishing to submit written comments to be included in the materials provided to Town Council must provide the comments as follows: o For inclusion in the regular packet: by 11:00 a.m. the Thursday before the Council meeting o For inclusion in any Addendum: by 11:00 a.m. the Monday before the Council meeting o For inclusion in any Desk Item: by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the Council Meeting Town Council Meetings Broadcast Live on KCAT, Channel 15 (on Comcast) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Rebroadcast of Town Council Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Live & Archived Council Meetings can be viewed by going to: www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK DEPARTMENT AT (408) 354-6834. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE TOWN TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING [28 CFR §35.102-35.104] Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 7:00 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SEPTEMBER 21, 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. PARTICIPATION Public comments can be made live during the Town Council meeting via Zoom or in person from the Council Chamber. If you are not interested in providing oral comments in real-time during the meeting, you can view the live stream of the meeting on television (Comcast Channel 15) and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube. To provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting:  In person: Provide your name and the item number you would like to speak on with the Town Clerk or Deputy Clerk.  Zoom webinar: Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: click this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89212630438?pwd=dzBjd1RveXVaZ2NWT01FWTFWZjJUQT09 Password: 895140. You can also type in 892 1263 0438 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join.  When the Chair announces the item for which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are participating by phone on the Zoom app, press *9 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand. If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand.  Join by telephone: Dial: 877-336-1839. Conference code: 969184 When called to speak, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Mayor may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Council meeting. If you wish to speak to an item or items on the Consent Calendar, please state which item number(s) you are commenting on at the beginning of your time. If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to PublicComment@losgatosca.gov the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non Agenda Item.” Comments received by 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record. Page 2 of 4 TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 7:00 PM MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENTS CLOSED SESSION REPORT 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 Draft Minutes of the September 7, 2021 Town Council Meeting. 2. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map for 30 Roberts Road and Accepting Dedications. 3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Purchase and Service Agreement with Air Systems Incorporated for HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services in an Amount of $2,753.52 for a Total Agreement Not to Exceed $382,048.52. 4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services with Harry L. Murphy Incorporated for Flooring Replacement at the Adult Recreation Center in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,905 Including a Ten Percent Contingency. 5. Approve Revisions to the Town’s Operating Portfolio Investment Policy as Recommended by the Finance Commission. 6. Approve Revisions to the Town’s General Fund Reserve Policy to Document the Market Fluctuation Reserve as Recommended by the Finance Commission. 7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement with Los Gatos- Saratoga Union High School District and Los Gatos Union Elementary School District for School Resource Officer Services for the Period Starting July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 to Include: a. Application of existing Fiscal Service Credits to Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District and Los Gatos Union School District, and Page 3 of 4 b. Implementation of a Revised Monthly Payments and Scope of Services within this Agreement Beginning in December 2021 for Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District and March 2022 for Los Gatos Union School District, and c. Authorize a Revenue Budget Decrease in the Amount of $25,911.12 to Match the Proposed Agreement Amount. 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.) 8. Approve the Modifications to the Board, Commission, and Committee Enabling Documents and Applications as Recommended by the Commissions, Council Policy Committee, and Liaisons. 9. Consider a Flag Policy Update during the Next Strategic Priorities Discussion. ADJOURNMENT (Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of Council votes for an extension of time). Writings related to an item on the Town Council meeting agenda distributed to members of the Council within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the front desk of the Los Gatos Town Library, located at 100 Villa Avenue, and are also available for review on the official Town of Los Gatos website. Copies of desk items distributed to members of the Council at the meeting are available for review in the Town Council Chambers. 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. Page 4 of 4

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