Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · November 19, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
7:00 P.M.
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in-person and via
teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mary Badame, Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes, Council Member Rob Moore,
Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Maria Ristow.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scouts Rylin, Sihi, and Skyla led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to
participate.
PRESENTATIONS
i. Los Gatos Thrives Foundation Presentation on a potential Community Center.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the October 15, 2024, Town Council Meeting.
2. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2024.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Four-and-a-Half-Year Agreement with ECS
Imaging, Inc. for Laserfiche Software Maintenance, Support, and Scanning Services in a Total
Amount Not to Exceed $315,000.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement for Services with OpenGov,
Inc. for Enterprise Asset Management System Services and Procurement System Services
Effective December 30, 2024, Through December 29, 2025, for a Total Agreement Amount
of $66,355.59 With Four One-Year Options Thereafter.
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for the Smart Signals Field Improvements Project (Traffic Signal Modernization)
CIP No. 813-0227 Completed by St. Francis Electric, Inc., and Authorize the Town Clerk to
File for Recordation.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with MBS Business Systems (MBS)
to Provide Multifunctional Printer Purchases, Replacement, and Maintenance Services for
the Town of Los Gatos in an Amount Not to Exceed $260,540.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve consent items one through six.
Seconded by Council Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey Suzuki, Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented in support of agenizing a proposed resolution to prohibit the use of Town
resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics.
Gus Who
- Welcomed the new Town Manager; Commented on concerns with safety on Lynn Avenue
and Pinehurst Avenue, and water rate increases.
Johanes Swenberg
- Commented on concerns with a resolution to prohibit the use of Town resources to
implement potential federal regulations on certain topics.
Lynley
- Commented on the presidential election and accountability of council members.
Lee Quintana
- Commented in support of agenizing a proposed resolution to prohibit the use of Town
resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics.
Linda Swenberg
- Commented in opposition of agenizing a proposed resolution to prohibit the use of Town
resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics and about concerns
on Town processes.
Autumn
- Commented in support of agenizing a proposed resolution to prohibit the use of Town
resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics.
Lee Fagot
- Commented on concerns with agendizing a proposed resolution [to prohibit the use of
Town resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics] and Town
involvement in Federal regulations.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
Chris Wiley
- Commented on concerns with theft in Safeway stores and the strain it has on Police
resources and inquired about painting crosswalks.
Ali Miano, Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition
- Commented on support of agenizing a proposed resolution to prohibit the use of Town
resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics.
Annie Schwartz
- Commented in support of agenizing a proposed resolution to prohibit the use of Town
resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics.
Kinsey Lee
- Commented in support of agenizing a proposed resolution to prohibit the use of Town
resources to implement potential federal regulations on certain topics.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to Authorize Acquisition of Private Property
Through Eminent Domain for the Shannon Road Capital Improvement Project (CIP No. 811-
0008). RESOLUTION 2024-050
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney; Nicholas Muscolino, Special Counsel; and Nicolle Burnham,
Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
Julie Houston, Representative of the Property Owner
- Stated the property owner and the Town discussed issues raised in her letter (submitted as
an addendum) and reached an agreement.
Lee Fagot
- Inquired about road repairs prior to the Town acquiring the property and asked about
provisions to offset the additional repair cost.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to adopt a Resolution of Necessity in attachment
two to authorize acquisition of the private property through eminent domain for the
Shannon Road Capital Improvement Project; make those findings [included in the
resolution]; authorize the Town Attorney to take all steps necessary to commence
legal proceedings to acquire the property, to deposit the probable amount of just
compensation with the State Condemnation Fund, to apply to the Superior Court for
an order permitting the Town to take immediate possession and make immediate
use of the property for the project, to take all necessary steps to acquire the
property under the law, and to take such actions as our Attorney may deem
advisable or necessary in connection therewith. Seconded by Vice Mayor Hudes.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. Approve the Youth Commission Work Plan for School Year 2024/25.
Jamie Field, Police Chief presented the staff report. Youth Commission Chair Balasingam and
Vice Chair Idemoto, and Commissioners Gwyneth Pang, Rushil Sharma, Anjali Kalia, and Elijah
Asheghian presented the Commission’s workplan.
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Badame to approve the Youth Commission Workplan for school
year 2024/25. Seconded by Council Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
9. Consider and Provide Direction to Staff regarding the Finance Commission’s
Recommendation that the Town Council Engage a Professional Consulting Firm to Prepare a
Comprehensive Fiscal Impact Analysis, Including Scenario Sensitivity Analysis, with Risks and
Opportunities, which will Evaluate the Potential Fiscal Impact of Planned Growth.
Joel Paulson, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Hudes to ask staff to return to the Council at a time the Town
Manager feels appropriate, with proposals on how to complete the Fiscal Impact
Analysis given the scope of the Housing Element, SB330, and Builder’s Remedy
applications. Seconded by Mayor Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Badame called a recess at 9:03 p.m.
Mayor Badame reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Consider the Following Actions Related to Certain Sections of Blossom Hill Road:
a. Accept the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey Update; and
b. Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 15.30.235 of the Town Code Establishing
Speed Limits. Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos Amending Section 15.30.235, “Establishing Speed Limits on Certain Streets,” of
the Town Code Establishing Speed Limits. ORDINANCE 2362
Gary Heap, Town Engineer, presented the staff report.
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
Erik Miller
- Commented in support of the item and requested the speed limit be reduced to 25 miles
per hour (mph).
Lee Fagot
- Commented in support of the item, requested the speed limit be reduced to 25 mph, and
stated the speed limit should be enforced for electric bikes.
John Shepardson
- Commented in support of a 30 mph speed limit from Blossom Hill/Union to Harwood, and
requested electronic monitoring and bike lanes in that area.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Moore to accept the 2023 Engineering and Traffic
Survey (ETS) update, introduce an ordinance amending section 15.30.235 of the
Town Code establishing speed limits, and add a clause for staff to conduct an
Engineering and Traffic Survey on the eastern portion of Blossom Hill Road after the
quick build solutions on that eastern portion are made. Seconded by Council
Member Ristow.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
11. Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Town Code Chapter 14 Related to “Peddlers and
Solicitors” and Replacing Article VII “Pushcarts” with “Sidewalk Vending.” Ordinance Title:
An Ordinance of The Town Council of The Town of Los Gatos Amending Sections 14.40.010,
“Definitions,” and 14.40.015, “Nonapplicability,” of Article IV, “Peddlers And Solicitors,” of
Chapter 14, “Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,” of The Town Code and
Replacing Article VII, “Pushcarts,” of Chapter 14, “Licenses and Miscellaneous Business
Regulations,” with a New Article VII, “Sidewalk Vending” in the Town Code. ORDINANCE
2363
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Mayor Badame to introduce an ordinance amending the Town Code
Chapter 14 related to “Peddlers and Solicitors” and replacing Article VII “Pushcarts”
with “Sidewalk Vending.” Seconded by Council Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
12. Introduce a Draft Revised Sign Ordinance. Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the Town
Council of the Town of Los Gatos Amending Chapter 29, “Zoning Regulations,” Article I, “In
General,” Division 3, “Signs,” of the Town Code Regarding Sign Regulations. ORDINANCE
2324
Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
Mayor Badame opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Badame closed public comment.
Council discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to introduce the draft revised sign ordinance.
Seconded by Council Member Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Rennie attended the Finance Commission meeting; met with two Silicon
Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) Board Members; met with the Meadows rebuild
team; and attended the SVCEA Board Meeting and the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation
Thanksgiving Luncheon.
- Council Member Ristow stated she attended the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
meeting; the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meeting; the
one-year update of the Highway 17 update of the wildlife under and overcrossing at Laurel
Curve; and announced that Midpeninsula Open Space District recently opened trails in Bear
Creek Redwoods.
- Vice Mayor attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference; met with the Los
Gatos Thrives Executive Committee; met with Council Member Tina Walia from Saratoga;
met with Director of NUMU; met with Summerhill regarding Los Gatos Lodge; attended the
Santa Clara Cities Association meeting; attended the Santa Clara Cities Association
Legislative Action Committee meeting; attended a Community Health and Senior Services
Commission meeting; attended the “Here I am Silicon Valley” event; and attended a
Democracy Tent meeting.
- Mayor Badame participated in the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation Recognition
Luncheon; attended a West Valley Mayors and Managers meeting; participated in a ribbon
cutting for a reopening of the Discovery Shop; participated in a ribbon cutting for the 10th
Anniversary of Coup de Thai; attended a meeting with the executive director of the West
Valley Solid Waste Management Authority; participated as a guest speaker at a Democracy
Tent meeting; participated in the Fischer Middle School Veterans Day Ceremony; attended a
Finance Commission meeting; participated in the West Valley Clean Water Authority and
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board meetings; was a guest speaker at the
Rotary Club; participated in a ribbon cutting at Carnico Tools & Provisions; attended Art in
the Council Chambers; participated in Los Gatos Recreation Veterans Event; and attended
the Los Gatos Recreation Thanksgiving Luncheon.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2024
DATE: November 19, 2024
- Council Member Moore discussed his request to agendize a resolution to prohibit the use of
Town resources to implement potential federal regulation on topics such as immigration,
homelessness, climate, women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
There were no further comments or actions on Council Matters.
Town Manager Matters
- Thanked the Council, staff, and the community for a warm welcome; Assistant Town
Manager Nomura for her work as Interim Town Manager; and previous Town Manager
Prevetti for her leadership.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
_____________________________________
/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
Mary Badame, Mayor
Matthew Hudes, Vice Mayor
Rob Moore, Council Member
Rob Rennie, Council Member
Maria Ristow, Council Member
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 Zoom Webinar (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 at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The public is welcome to provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting in three ways:
Zoom Webinar (Online): Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device. Please use this
URL to join: https://losgatosca-
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Passcode: 793054 You can also type in 822 3273 9012 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the
Zoom website at https://zoom.us/ and use passcode 793054.
o When the Mayor 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.
Telephone: Please dial (877) 336-1839 for US Toll-free or (636) 651-0008 for US
Toll. (Conference code: 1052180)
o If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your
hand.
In-Person: Please complete a “speaker’s card” located on the back of the chamber benches
and return it to the Town Clerk before the meeting or when the Mayor announces the item
for which you wish to speak.
NOTES: (1) Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes or less at the Mayor’s discretion.
(2) If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to Clerk@losgatosca.gov the subject
line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment). All comments
received will become part of the record.
(3) Deadlines to submit written comments are:
11:00 a.m. the Thursday before the Council meeting for inclusion in the agenda packet.
11:00 a.m. the Monday before the Council meeting for inclusion in an addendum.
11:00 a.m. on the day of the Council meeting for inclusion in a desk item.
(4) Persons wishing to make an audio/visual presentation must submit the presentation
electronically to Clerk@losgatosca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting.
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVE REMOTE PARTICIPATION (This item is listed on the agenda in the event there is an
emergency circumstance requiring a Council Member to participate remotely under AB 2449
(Government Code 54953)).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
i. Los Gatos Thrives Foundation Presentation.
CONSENT ITEMS (Consent Items are considered routine Town business and may be approved by
one motion. Any member of the Council may remove an item 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 1 of this agenda. If an item is removed, the Mayor has
the sole discretion to determine when the item will be heard.)
1. Approve the Minutes of the October 15, 2024 Town Council Meeting.
2. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for September 2024.
3. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Four-and-a-Half-Year Agreement with ECS
Imaging, Inc. for Laserfiche Software Maintenance, Support, and Scanning Services in a
Total Amount Not to Exceed $315,000.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement for Services with
OpenGov, Inc. for Enterprise Asset Management System Services and Procurement
System Services Effective December 30, 2024, Through December 29, 2025, for a Total
Agreement Amount of $66,355.59 With Four One-Year Options Thereafter.
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Certificate of Acceptance and Notice of
Completion for the Smart Signals Field Improvements Project (Traffic Signal
Modernization) CIP No. 813-0227 Completed by St. Francis Electric, Inc., and Authorize the
Town Clerk to File for Recordation.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Enter into an Agreement with MBS Business Systems
(MBS) to Provide Multifunctional Printer Purchases, Replacement, and Maintenance
Services for the Town of Los Gatos in an Amount Not to Exceed $260,540.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council on
any matter that is not listed on the agenda and is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Town Council. The law generally prohibits the Town Council from discussing or taking action on
such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly. To ensure all agenda items are
heard, this portion of the agenda is limited to 30 minutes. In the event additional speakers were
not heard during the initial Verbal Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal
Communications will be opened prior to adjournment. Each speaker is limited to no more than
three (3) minutes or such time as authorized by the Mayor.)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total
of five minutes 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 for closing statements. Items
requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at the meeting.)
7. Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to Authorize Acquisition of Private
Property Through Eminent Domain for the Shannon Road Capital Improvement Project
(CIP No. 811-0008).
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
8. Approve the Youth Commission Work Plan for School Year 2024/25.
9. Consider and Provide Direction to Staff regarding the Finance Commission’s
Recommendation that the Town Council Engage a Professional Consulting Firm to Prepare
a Comprehensive Fiscal Impact Analysis, Including Scenario Sensitivity Analysis, with Risks
and Opportunities, which will Evaluate the Potential Fiscal Impact of Planned Growth.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total
of five minutes 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 for closing statements. Items
requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at the meeting.)
10. Consider the Following Actions Related to Certain Sections of Blossom Hill Road:
a. Accept the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey Update; and
b. Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 15.30.235 of the Town Code Establishing
Speed Limits. Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos Amending Section 15.30.235, “Establishing Speed Limits on Certain Streets,” of
the Town Code Establishing Speed Limits.
11. Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Town Code Chapter 14 Related to “Peddlers and
Solicitors” and Replacing Article VII “Pushcarts” with “Sidewalk Vending.”
Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of The Town Council of The Town of Los Gatos Amending
Sections 14.40.010, “Definitions,” and 14.40.015, “Nonapplicability,” of Article IV,
“Peddlers And Solicitors,” of Chapter 14, “Licenses and Miscellaneous Business
Regulations,” of The Town Code and Replacing Article VII, “Pushcarts,” of Chapter 14,
“Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,” with a New Article VII, “Sidewalk
Vending” in the Town Code.
12. Introduce a Draft Revised Sign Ordinance. Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the Town
Council of the Town of Los Gatos Amending Chapter 29, “Zoning Regulations,” Article I, “In
General,” Division 3, “Signs,” of the Town Code Regarding Sign Regulations.
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
Discuss a Request from Council Member Moore to Agendize a Resolution to Prohibit the
Use of Town Resources to Implement Potential Federal Regulations on Topics Such as
Immigration, Homelessness, Climate, Women's Rights, and LGBTQ+ Rights.
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ADJOURNMENT (Council policy is to adjourn no later than midnight unless a majority of Council
votes for an extension of time.)
ADA NOTICE In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (408) 354- 6834.
Notification at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting date will enable the Town to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR §35.102-35.104].
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