Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission

Name: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission — Los Gatos, CA
Start: 2025-12-18T17:00:00
End: 2025-12-18T19:00:00
Location: Los Gatos, CA

Regular Meeting

Los Gatos, CA · December 18, 2025

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS MEETING DATE: 1/15/2025 DEIC COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT Minutes of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Meeting December 18, 2025 The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person in the Town Council Chambers on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Gordon Yamate, Vice Chair Diane Fisher, and Commissioners Carmen Lo, D. Michael Kane, Tooba Ahmed, and Gregory Gentile. Youth Commission Liaisons Present: Wilbur Huang. Town Staff Present: Senior Management Analyst Holly Young. Assistant Town Manager Katy Nomura arrived at 5:41 p.m. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Opened public comment. Lynn Bruno - Introduced herself as a new Commissioner looking forward to starting in January. Joy Su - Introduced herself as a new Commissioner looking forward to starting in January. Member of the Public - Commented on various concerns. Closed public comment. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approve the Draft Minutes of the November 20, 2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Regular Meeting. 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the DEI Commission Meeting of December 18, 2025 DATE: January 15, 2026 Opened public comment. None. Closed public comment. MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Kane to accept the minutes as presented with one edit to add that the interfaith meeting referenced in his Commissioner Report was the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Los Gatos Interfaith Clergy Association. Seconded by Vice Chair Fisher. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 2. Discuss Outreach to the Community in the Categories of (1) Education/Schools, (2) Religious Groups, (3) Businesses, and (4) Non-Profits/Service Organizations Regarding Opportunities for Collaboration (Work Plan Item 3 Related to DEI Plan Goal C, Item 1.a.i.). Opened public comment. Member of the Public - Commented on various concerns. Closed public comment. The Commission discussed the item. 3. Discuss Ways the DEI Commission Can Make Visible the Equity Issues that Matter to the Larger Community, Including Action Items to Promote the Safety and Inclusivity of its Community Members (Work Plan Discussion Item C. Related to DEI Plan Goal A.2.a.). Opened public comment. Member of the Public - Commented on various concerns. Closed public comment. The Commission discussed the item. COMMISSIONER/STAFF LIAISON REPORTS PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the DEI Commission Meeting of December 18, 2025 DATE: January 15, 2026 Staff Liaison Young reported that all seats on the DEI Commission have been filled for 2026 and the next meeting will be January 15. Commissioner Kane reported that he is a caregiver for a person fighting cancer and discussed all Commissioners sharing information regarding local events related to DEI with all other Commissioners through the Commission liaison. Commissioner Gentile reported that his Community Health and Senior Services Commission task force is working with the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission on ways to transport seniors and students in Town. As a Rotary member, he also volunteered at Santa’s Workshop and rode the trolley as an ambassador for the Town. Commissioner Ahmed reported that during this heavy time in the world and following the attacks in Australia, we all stand with the Jewish community and that people are also concerned because of two recent mass shootings that occurred locally. Chair Yamate reported that he attended the new Mayor’s cabinet meeting, swearing-in ceremony and after party, and the Together We Will and Los Gatos Indivisible holiday event. Vice Chair Fisher reported that she appreciates the sense of solidarity expressed here, attended the Hanukkah event in Los Gatos, the Mayor’s swearing-in ceremony, the last Council meeting, and the Campbell Union School District meeting where the Branham High School swastika incident was discussed. Commissioner Lo reported that she provided comments in her personal capacity to the Town Council in support of raising the Pride Flag. Youth Commission Liaison Huang reported that the Youth Commission participated in the holiday parade, some members attended the Mayor’s swearing-in ceremony, the Youth Commission presented its workplan, the Youth Commission is looking for support from Commissioners for community outreach events, and the Youth Commission ad hoc working on bus passes for youth could potentially collaborate with the Community Health and Senior Services Commission and the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission on transportation for seniors and students. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the December 18, 2025, meeting as approved by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the DEI Commission Meeting of December 18, 2025 DATE: January 15, 2026 /s/Holly Young, Senior Management Analyst

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION AGENDA DECEMBER 18, 2025 110 EAST MAIN STREET TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 PM Gordon Yamate, Chair Diane Fisher, Vice Chair Carmen Lo, Commissioner D. Michael Kane, Commissioner Tooba Ahmed, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Anne Lamborn, Arts and Culture Commissioner Gregory Gentile, Community Health and Senior Services Commissioner IMPORTANT NOTICE This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. Members of the public may provide written or oral comments on agenda items by following the instructions listed at the end of the agenda. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission on any matter that is not listed on the agenda and is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. During special meetings, members of the public are welcome to address the Commission only on items listed on the agenda. To ensure all agenda items are heard, this portion of the agenda is limited to 30 minutes. 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. Each speaker is limited to three minutes or such time as authorized by the Chair.) CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine Town business and may be approved by one motion. Members of the public may provide input on any Consent Item(s) when the Chair asks for public comment on the Consent Items.) 1. Approve the Draft Minutes of the November 20, 2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Regular Meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following items.) Page 1 2. Discuss Outreach to the Community in the Categories of (1) Education/Schools, (2) Religious Groups, (3) Businesses, and (4) Non-Profits/Service Organizations Regarding Opportunities for Collaboration (Work Plan Item 3 Related to DEI Plan Goal C, Item 1.a.i.). 3. Discuss Ways the DEI Commission Can Make Visible the Equity Issues that Matter to the Larger Community, Including Action Items to Promote the Safety and Inclusivity of its Community Members (Work Plan Discussion Item C. Related to DEI Plan Goal A.2.a.). COMMISSIONER/STAFF LIAISON REPORTS ADJOURNMENT 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]. HOW TO PARTICIPATE The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the public process. If you are interested in providing oral comments during the meeting, you must attend in-person, complete a speaker’s card, and return it to the staff. If you wish to speak to an item on the agenda, please list the item number on the speaker card. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting in-person, you are welcome to submit written comments via email to clerk@losgatosca.gov. Public Comment During the Meeting: When called to speak, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Chair may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Town meeting. Speakers at public meetings may be asked to provide their name and to state whether they are a resident of the Town of Los Gatos. Providing this information is not required. Deadlines to Submit Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in person, you may email clerk@losgatosca.gov with the subject line “Public Comment Item #_” (insert the item number relevant to your comment). Persons wishing to submit written comments to be included in the materials provided to the Commission must provide the comments as follows: For inclusion in supplemental materials: by 11:00 a.m. the day of the Commission meeting. Page 2

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