Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Special Meeting
Special MeetingLos Gatos, CA · April 20, 2026
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
MEETING DATE: 5/14/2026
DEIC COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission Meeting
April 20, 2026
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a
special meeting in person in the Town Council Chambers on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:00
p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Chair Gordon Yamate and Commissioners Tooba Ahmed, Lynn Bruno,
D. Michael Kane, Joy Su, and Gregory Gentile.
Commissioners Absent: Vice Chair Fisher and Commissioners Carmen Lo and Anne Lamborn.
Youth Commission Liaisons Present: Nia Khanna.
Youth Commission Liaisons Absent: Wilbur Huang.
Town Staff Present: Town Clerk Wendy Wood and Senior Management Analyst Holly Young.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Member of the Public
Closed public comment.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approve the Draft Minutes of the March 19, 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Commission Regular Meeting.
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the DEI Commission Meeting of April 20, 2026
DATE: May 14, 2026
Opened public comment.
None.
Closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Kane to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Su.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. Discuss Participation in the Town’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park Event (Related to DEI
Plan Goal B, Item 1.a.).
Opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
1. Member of the Public
Closed public comment.
The Commission discussed the item.
3. Conduct Outreach to the Community in the Categories of Education/Schools, Religious
Groups, Businesses, and Non-Profits/Service Organizations Regarding Opportunities for
Collaboration (Work Plan Discussion Item b. Related to DEI Plan Goal C, Item 1.a.i.).
Opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Member of the Public
Closed public comment.
Senior Management Analyst Young presented clarification for discussion-only work plan items.
The Commission discussed the item.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the DEI Commission Meeting of April 20, 2026
DATE: May 14, 2026
4. Recommend Additional Action Items to the Town Council to Make Visible the Equity Issues
that Matter to the Larger Community (Work Plan Discussion Item a. Related to DEI Plan
Goal A.2.a.).
Opened public comment.
None.
Closed public comment.
The Commission discussed the item.
COMMISSIONER/STAFF LIAISON REPORTS
Staff Liaison Young requested that Commissioners return items that were used for the Youth
Commission Multicultural Event and reminded Commissioners that the next meeting is a special
meeting on May 14.
Commissioner Kane reported on giving out business cards, participating in the Youth
Commission Multicultural Event, and attending Planning Commission meetings.
Commissioner Gentile reported that as a Community Health and Senior Services Commissioner,
he wants to make sure the seniors in the community have a voice.
Commissioner Ahmed reported that on May 16 the West Valley Muslim Association is hosting a
Youth Opportunities Fair.
Chair Yamate reported on a meeting with the Los Gatos Rotary regarding the Constitution
project; attending a KQED DEI event, Planning Commission meeting, Anti-Racism Coalition
meetings, TWW Los Gatos meetings; and speaking at a San Jose Downtown Rotary meeting
regarding the Sharp Park Detention Center.
Youth Commission Liaison Khanna reported on attending the Youth Commission multicultural
event.
Commissioners Su and Bruno had no reports.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the DEI Commission Meeting of April 20, 2026
DATE: May 14, 2026
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
April 20, 2026, meeting as approved by the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission.
/s/Holly Young, Senior Management Analyst
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMISSION AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 20, 2026
110 EAST MAIN STREET
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:00 PM
Gordon Yamate, Chair
Diane Fisher, Vice Chair
Tooba Ahmed, Commissioner
Lynn Bruno, Commissioner
D. Michael Kane, Commissioner
Carmen Lo, Commissioner
Joy Su, 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. Town resources may not
be used to facilitate audio or visual presentations. 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. Each speaker is limited to
three minutes or such time as authorized by the Chair.)
1. Approve the Draft Minutes of the March 19, 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Commission Regular Meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS (Each speaker is limited to three minutes or such time as authorized by the Chair.)
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2. Discuss Participation in the Town’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park Event (Related to DEI
Plan Goal B., Item 1.a.).
3. Discuss Outreach to the Community in the Categories of Education/Schools, Religious
Groups, Businesses, and Non-Profits/Service Organizations Regarding Opportunities for
Collaboration, Including Recommendations to Modify the Commission’s Work Plan (Work
Plan Discussion Item b. Related to DEI Plan Goal C, Item 1.a.i.).
4. Discuss Additional Action Items to Make Visible the Equity Issues that Matter to the Larger
Community, Including Recommendations to Modify the Commission’s Work Plan (Work
Plan Discussion Item a. 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 require special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (408) 354-6834. Please
notify the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting so that reasonable
arrangements can be made to ensure accessibility in compliance with 28 CFR §35.102-35.104 and
related provisions.
NOTICE REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - Materials related to an item on this agenda
submitted to the Commission after initial distribution of the agenda packets are available for public
inspection in the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, and on the Town’s
website at www.losgatosca.gov. Town Commission agendas and related materials can be viewed
online at https://losgatos-ca.municodemeetings.com/.
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:
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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.
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