Finance Commission
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · March 13, 2023
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
FINANCE COMMISSION
MINUTES
Minutes of the Finance Commission Regular Meeting
March 13, 2023
The Finance Commission of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and
utilizing teleconferencing means on Tuesday, March 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Rick Tinsley, Vice Chair Phil Koen, Commissioner Stacey Dell, Commissioner
Andrew Howard, Commissioner Linda Reiners, Mayor Maria Ristow, and Council Member Rob
Rennie.
Absent: None
Town Staff Present: Town Manager Laurel Prevetti, Finance Director Gitta Ungvari, and Town
Clerk Wendy Wood.
CONSENT ITEM (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve Draft Minutes of the February 23, 2023, Finance Commission Meeting.
(Item pulled from consent)
2. Receive California Employer’s Retiree Benefits Trust (CERBT) Strategy 1 Market Value
Summary Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2022.
3. Receive California Employer’s Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT) Strategy Market Value
Summary Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2022.
4. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report (January 2023). (item pulled from
consent)
5. Receive Information on the Town-wide Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan.
Vice Chair Koen pulled consent items 1 and 4.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Reiners to approve the consent items with the
exception of items one and four. Seconded by Commissioner Dell.
VOTE: Motion passed 5-0.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no verbal communications.
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OTHER BUSINESS
6. Discuss and Approve the Finance Commission Special Meeting Dates and Times for 2023.
Finance Director Gitta Ungvari introduced the item.
Opened Public Comment.
None.
Closed Public Comment.
The Commission discussed the item and had a general consensus to approve the proposed
dates.
7. Receive the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023/24 – 2027/28 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program Information and Provide Recommendations to the Town Council.
Public Works Director Nicolle Burnham introduced the item.
Opened Public Comment.
Rob Stump
- Commented on roadside fuel reduction and the weed abatement program; and
suggested pursuing a public safety parcel tax for wildfire preparation and prevention,
enhanced communication system, evacuation road width, Eucalyptus trees removal
program, and water supply reinforcement.
Catherine Somers
- Commented on a long-term plan for the Los Gatos Boulevard, Downtown Streetscape
Revitalization/Economic Recovery Efforts, and the holiday lights.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Tinsley that the Finance Commission recommends a report
substantially in the format of Attachment four of the staff report with similar
schedules for ongoing projects to be published more frequently than annually and
include the project start dates and original budgets. Seconded by Commissioner
Howard.
VOTE: Motion passed 5-0.
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MOTION: Motion by Chair Tinsley that the Finance Commission recommends that the Town
Council set hard spending limits on the projects that assume grant money. Seconded
by Commissioner Reiners.
VOTE: Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Tinsley that the Finance Commission recommends the Town
Council approve the staff suggestion to add the three ongoing annual projects.
Seconded by Vice Chair Koen.
VOTE: Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Koen that the Finance Commission recommends that the
described projects be fully funded, and the description could be limited to a phase.
Seconded by Chair Tinsley.
VOTE: Motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner Howard left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Tinsley that the Finance Commission recommends Council asks
staff to project a realistic capital investment amount in the budget process going
forward, specifically money from the General Fund. Seconded by Vice Chair Koen.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1. (Commissioner Howard was absent)
8. Recommend that the Town Council Receive the Independent Accountants’ Report on
Agreed-Upon Procedures on Measure G Revenues and Expenditures for the Period of July 1,
2021, to June 30, 2022.
Finance Director Gitta Ungvari introduced the item.
Staff addressed Commissioners’ questions.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Chair Tinsley that the Finance Commission recommends the Council
receives the Independent Accountants’ Report. Seconded by Commissioner
Reiners.
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VOTE: Motion passed 3-1-1. (Vice Chair Koen voted no and Commissioner Howard was
absent)
9. Receive Actuarial Presentation on CalPERS Analysis – 6/30/2021 Valuation Report by Foster
& Foster Actuaries and Consultants and Recommend Amortization Bases for Future
Potential Additional Discretionary Payments (ADPs).
Finance Director Gitta Ungvari introduced the item. Foster & Foster Actuaries and Consultant
representative Mary Beth Redding presented the CalPERS Actuary Valuation Report prepared as
of 6/30/2021.
Commissioners discussed the item and asked questions. The consultant and staff addressed
Commissioners’ questions.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Koen that the Finance Commission recommends the Town
Council consider paying off the longest Miscellsneous Plan bases if they are looking
to do an additional discretional payment. Seconded by Chair Tinsley.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1. (Commissioner Howard was absent)
Items Pulled from Consent:
1. Approve Draft Minutes of the February 23, 2023, Finance Commission Meeting.
Vice Chair Koen asked if the minutes could reflect any additional information requests, so the
Commission could track follow up. Staff stated they would follow up with the Clerk.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Reiners to approve the approve draft minutes of the
February 23, 2023, Finance Commission Meeting. Seconded by Vice Chair Koen.
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VOTE: Motion passed 4-0-1. (Commissioner Howard was absent)
4. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report (January 2023).
Vice Chair Koen asked about demand deposits and investments. Staff addressed
Commissioners’ questions.
Opened Public Comment.
No one spoke.
Closed Public Comment.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Reiners to receive the monthly Financial and Investment
Report (January 2023). Seconded by Chair Tinsley.
VOTE: Motion passed 4-0 1. (Commissioner Howard was absent)
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
April 17, 2023 meeting as approved by the
Finance Commission.
/s/ Wendy Wood, Town Clerk
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
FINANCE COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2023
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOS GATOS, CA
5:00 PM
Rick Tinsley, Chair
Phil Koen, Vice Chair
Stacey Dell, Commissioner
Andrew Howard, Commissioner
Linda Reiners, Commissioner
Maria Ristow, Mayor
Rob Rennie, 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 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
at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
PARTICIPATION
To provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting:
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o If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your
hand.
In-Person: If you wish to speak during the meeting, please complete a “speaker’s card”
located on the back of the chamber benches and return it to the Town Clerk. If you wish to
speak to an item on the agenda, please list the item number. If you wish to speak on an item
NOT on the agenda, please list the subject and you may speak during the “Verbal
Communications” period. The time allocated to speakers may change to better facilitate the
Finance Commission meeting.
When called to speak, you may be asked to provide your full name and your town/city of
residence. This identifying information is optional and not a requirement for participation. 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 Commission 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.
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
FINANCE COMMISSION AGENDA
MARCH 13, 2023
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOS GATOS, CA
5:00 PM
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). 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.
RULES OF DECORUM AND CIVILITY
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 Finance Commission without first being recognized;
· Interrupting speakers, Finance Commissioners, 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 Section 403.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent Items are considered routine Town business
and may be approved by one motion. Any member of the Commission 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 Chair 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 Chair has the sole discretion to determine when
the item will be heard.)
1. Approve Draft Minutes of the February 23, 2023, Finance Commission Meeting.
2. Receive California Employer’s Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) Strategy 1 Market Value
Summary Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2022.
3. Receive California Employer’s Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT) Strategy Market Value
Summary Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2022.
4. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report (January 2023).
5. Receive Information on the Town-wide Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan.
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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.)
6. Discuss and Approve the Finance Commission Special Meeting Dates and Times for
2023.
7. Receive Preliminary Fiscal Year 2023/24 – 2027/28 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program Information and Provide Recommendations to the Town Council.
8. Recommend that the Town Council Receive the Independent Accountants’ Report on
Agreed-Upon Procedures on Measure G Revenues and Expenditures for the Period July
1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
9. Receive Actuarial Presentation on CalPERS Analysis – 6/30/2021 Valuation Report by
Foster & Foster Actuaries and Consultants and Recommend Amortization Bases for
Future Potential Additional Discretionary Payments (ADPs).
ADJOURNMENT
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]
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