Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · December 6, 2022
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 12/20/2022
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council
December 6, 2022
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in-person and utilizing
teleconferencing means on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council
Member Matthew Hudes (participated remotely), Council Member Marico Sayoc.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Advika Anand led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
Council Matters
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended two Senior Service Committee Governance
subcommittee meetings, the Finance Commission meeting, the Senior Service Committee
Road Mapping subcommittee, and the Senior Service Committee meeting.
- Council Member Sayoc stated she attended the Holiday Tree Lighting, the Holiday Parade,
and the Housing Element Advisory Board meeting.
- Council Member Badame stated she met with Lee Fagot the moderator of Democracy Tent;
and attended the West Valley Solid Waste Management District Authority Board meeting,
the Holiday Tree Lighting, and the Holiday Parade.
- Vice Mayor Ristow stated she attended the Holiday Tree Lighting, the Holiday Parade,
Chamber of Commerce Open House, West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting as an
alternate, several meetings of the Senior Service Commission subcommittees, Housing
Element Advisory Board (HEAB) meeting, and meetings with Vice Mayors of other
jurisdictions.
- Mayor Rennie stated he attended the Holiday Parade, Holiday Tree Lighting, Chamber of
Commerce Open House, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Regulatory and Legislative
Affairs Committee meeting, Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Stationary Source Committee meeting, and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board
meetings; and gave a talk at the Club of Los Gatos regarding developments in the Town.
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DATE: December 6, 2022
Manager Matters
- Announced free valet parking service is available in the parking lot between Elm and Greys
Lane and University and N. Santa Cruz.
- Coffee with a Cop will take place on December 14 at Starbucks on N. Santa Cruz Ave from
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approve Draft Minutes of November 15, 2022 Town Council Meeting.
2. Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2021-044 and Making Findings Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and, Due to Health and
Safety Concerns for the Public, Authorizing the Use of Hybrid Meetings for the Town Council
and the Continued Use of Virtual Meetings for Boards and Commissions While Town Staff
Makes the Necessary Arrangements to Transition to Hybrid Meetings for All Town Boards,
Commissions, and Committees. RESOLUTION 2022-073
3. Receive Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 Status Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact
Fees.
4. Fiscal Year 2022/23 Street Repair and Resurfacing Project (CIP Number 811-9901):
a. Approve the Preliminary Street List; and
b. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of San
José in an Amount Not to Exceed $1 Million to Microsurface Los Gatos Almaden Road
between Taft Drive and Leigh Avenue, Resurface Blossom Hill Road between Francis Oak
Way and Union Avenue, and Resurface Union Avenue between Los Gatos Almaden Road
and Blossom Hill Road.
5. Adopt a Resolution Declaring Certain Hazardous Vegetation Growing in the Town of Los
Gatos to be a Public Nuisance, Describing Properties Where Such Nuisance Exists, and
Setting a Public Hearing Date of January 17, 2023 to Consider Objections to the Proposed
Abatement of Hazardous Vegetation for Properties Listed on the 2023 Weed Abatement
Program Commencement Report and Order the Abatement. RESOLUTION 2022-074
6. Authorize the Following Actions Related to the Tyler Technologies Contract:
a. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with
Tyler Technologies to Increase Compensation by $33,000 for a Total Contract Amount
Not to Exceed $1,295,061; and
b. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $33,000 from Available
Information Technology Fund.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to an Agreement for Services
with LWP Claims Solutions to Provide Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Administration
(TPA) Services Effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, for an Amount of
$350,000, and for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $521,357.
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to Consultant Services
Agreement with KPA Group for Design of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
Restrooms and Human Resources Offices (CIP 821-2117) and ADA Upgrades to Public
Restrooms at the Adult Recreation Center (CIP 821-2601) in an Amount of $40,365 for a
Total Agreement Amount Not-to-Exceed $140,365.
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DATE: December 6, 2022
Consent Items – continued
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve items 1-8. Seconded by Council Member
Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passes unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ami Davis, NUMU Executive Director
- Commented on the Muwekma Tribe and requested the Town Council consider a formal
recognition of Native American Heritage Month.
Kareem Syed
- Requested the Town Council consider a formal recognition of Native American Heritage
Month.
Alicia Spargo
- Commented on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and requested the Town Council consider a
formal recognition of Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous People’s Day.
Mary Beth Bykowsky, California Department of Insurance (CDI)
- Commented on wildfire safety regulations to help reduce insurance costs.
Anusha Mannava, West Valley Community Services
- Announced a community meeting on Zoom on December 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. to
discuss Accessory Dwelling Units.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. Approve an Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the Town of Los Gatos
and the Town Manager Effective on the Anniversary Date and Authorize Salary and
Benefits Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $11,626 from Available General Fund
Capital/Special Projects Reserve.
Salina Flores, Human Resources Director, provided the staff report for items 9 and 10 together.
Opened public comment.
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Other Business Item #9 – continued
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame approve an amendment to the employment
agreement between the Town of Los Gatos and the Town Manager effective on the
anniversary date and authorize salary and benefits budget adjustments in the
amount of $11,626 from available General Fund Capital/Special Projects Reserve.
Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
10. Approve an Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the Town of Los Gatos
and the Town Attorney, and Authorize Salary and Benefits Budget Adjustments in the
Amount of $3,872 from Available General Fund Capital/Special Projects Reserve.
Salina Flores, Human Resources Director, provided the staff report for items 9 and 10 together.
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to approve an amendment to the employment
agreement between the Town of Los Gatos and the Town Attorney, and authorize
salary and benefits budget adjustments in the amount of $3,872 from available
General Fund Capital/Special Projects Reserve. Seconded by Council Member Sayoc.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
11. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23
Amending Certain Fees, Rates, and Charges for FY 2022/23. RESOLUTION 2022-075
Gitta Ungvari, Finance Director, provided the staff report.
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Other Business Item #11 – continued
Opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sayoc to adopt a resolution amending the
Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 amending certain fees,
rates, and charges for FY 2022/23 as contained in Exhibit A. Seconded by Council
Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
12. Receive an Update on the Downtown Parking Program and Provide Feedback.
Jim Renelle, Parking Program Manager, provided the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Randi Chen, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
- Commented on the success of the Employee Parking Program; pay-to-stay parking; signage;
and requested Council address inequity for employees in the Olive Zone.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item and received the update.
13. Receive a Project Update and Approve the Phase 1 Concept Plan for the Blossom Hill Road
Traffic Safety Project (CIP No. 813-0239) for Final Design.
Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director, provided the staff report.
Opened public comment.
Ben Carter
- Commented in support of the Phase 1 Concept Plan.
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Other Business Item #13 – continued
Mehrdad Alipour
- Commented on safety issues, and is concerned with the budget because the Phase 1
Concept Plan will not address all the issues.
Rise Schwartz
- Inquired how to the plan will affect the traffic on Cherrystone Drive and commented on
concerns with the Phase 1 Concept Plan.
Doctor Joanne Justis
- Commented on safety issues, supports the Phase 1 Concept Plan as a first step, but is
concerned with the budget because the plan will not address all of the concerns.
Doris Davis
- Commented on concerns with the Phase 1 Concept Plan and requested Council consider the
safety of Shannon Road for pedestrians.
Angela Pappanastos
- Commented on concerns with the Phase 1 Concept Plan and inquired about the proposed
reduction of automobile lanes.
Closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve the Phase 1 Concept Plan for the Blossom
Hill Road Traffic Safety Project (CIP No. 813-0239) for final design, directed staff to
look at Cherrystone Drive to see what can be done evaluating along the way to make
sure they can mitigate other unintended consequences there might be on the
neighboring streets, and consider a stop sign at the free right turn to southbound
Cherry Blossom Lane from Blossom Hill Road. Seconded by Council Member
Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Clerk
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 06, 2022
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOS GATOS, CA
7:00 P.M.
Rob Rennie, Mayor
Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROCESS
Mary Badame, Council Member
Matthew Hudes, Council Member
Marico Sayoc, Council Member
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 06, 2022
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOS GATOS, CA
7:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in-person at the Town Council Chambers at 110 E.
Main Street and virtually through the Zoom webinar application (log-in information provided
below). Members of the public may provide public comments for agenda items in-person or
virtually through the Zoom webinar by following the instructions listed below. The live stream
of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online
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To conduct the business of the community in an effective and efficient manner, please follow
the meeting guidelines set forth in the Town Code and State law.
The Town does not tolerate disruptive conduct, which includes but is 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 microphone when directed to do so;
repetitiously addressing the same subject.
Town Policy does not allow speakers to cede their commenting time to another speaker.
Disruption of the meeting may result in a violation of Penal Code 403.
MEETING CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Items are considered routine Town business
and may be approved by one motion. Any member of the Council may request to have an item
removed from the Consent Items for comment and action. Members of the public may provide
input on any or multiple Consent Item(s) when the Mayor asks for public comments on the
Consent Items. If you wish to comment, please follow the Participation Instructions contained on
Page 2 of this agenda. If an item is removed, the Mayor has the sole discretion to determine when
the item will be heard.)
1. Approve Draft Minutes of November 15, 2022 Town Council Meeting.
2. Adopt a Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2021-044 and Making Findings Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and, Due to Health
and Safety Concerns for the Public, Authorizing the Use of Hybrid Meetings for the Town
Council and the Continued Use of Virtual Meetings for Boards and Commissions While
Town Staff Makes the Necessary Arrangements to Transition to Hybrid Meetings for All
Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
3. Receive Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 Status Report on Receipt and Use of Development
Impact Fees.
4. Fiscal Year 2022/23 Street Repair and Resurfacing Project (CIP Number 811-9901):
a. Approve the Preliminary Street List; and
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b. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of
San José in an Amount Not to Exceed $1 Million to Microsurface Los Gatos Almaden
Road between Taft Drive and Leigh Avenue, Resurface Blossom Hill Road between
Francis Oak Way and Union Avenue, and Resurface Union Avenue between Los
Gatos Almaden Road and Blossom Hill Road.
5. Adopt a Resolution Declaring Certain Hazardous Vegetation Growing in the Town of Los
Gatos to be a Public Nuisance, Describing Properties Where Such Nuisance Exists, and
Setting a Public Hearing Date of January 17, 2023 to Consider Objections to the
Proposed Abatement of Hazardous Vegetation for Properties Listed on the 2023 Weed
Abatement Program Commencement Report and Order the Abatement.
6. Authorize the Following Actions Related to the Tyler Technologies Contract:
a. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement
with Tyler Technologies to Increase Compensation by $33,000 for a Total Contract
Amount Not to Exceed $1,295,061; and
b. Authorize an Expenditure Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $33,000 from
Available Information Technology Fund.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to an Agreement for
Services with LWP Claims Solutions to Provide Workers’ Compensation Third-Party
Administration (TPA) Services Effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, for
an Amount of $350,000, and for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $521,357.
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a First Amendment to Consultant Services
Agreement with KPA Group for Design of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Compliant Restrooms and Human Resources Offices (CIP 821-2117) and ADA Upgrades
to Public Restrooms at the Adult Recreation Center (CIP 821-2601) in an Amount of
$40,365 for a Total Agreement Amount Not-to-Exceed $140,365.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council
on any matter that is not listed on the 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.)
9. Approve an Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the Town of Los Gatos
and the Town Manager Effective on the Anniversary Date and Authorize Salary and
Benefits Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $11,626 from Available General Fund
Capital/Special Projects Reserve.
10. Approve an Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the Town of Los Gatos
and the Town Attorney, and Authorize Salary and Benefits Budget Adjustments in the
Amount of $3,872 from Available General Fund Capital/Special Projects Reserve.
11. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY)
2022/23 Amending Certain Fees, Rates, and Charges for FY 2022/23.
12. Receive an Update on the Downtown Parking Program and Provide Feedback.
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13. Receive a Project Update and Approve the Phase 1 Concept Plan for the Blossom Hill
Road Traffic Safety Project (CIP No. 813-0239) for Final Design.
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.
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