Finance Commission Special Meeting
Special MeetingLos Gatos, CA · August 5, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
FINANCE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 05, 2024
110 EAST MAIN STREET
LOS GATOS, CA
12:00 PM
Ron Dickel, Chair
Kyle Park, Vice Chair
Stacey Dell, Commissioner
Loreen Huddleston, Commissioner
Rick Tinsley, Commissioner
Rob Rennie, Mayor
Matthew Hudes, 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.
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 click this
URL to join: https://losgatosca-
gov.zoom.us/j/85253347404?pwd=2two1zfAlUNHgvYRBeSsDeOzd25ALf.1
Passcode: 327301 You can also type in 852 5334 7404 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the
Zoom website at and use passcode 327301.
- 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) 3361839 for US Toll-free or (636) 651-0008 for US
Toll. (Conference code: 686100)
- 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 Chair announces the item for which
you wish to speak.
NOTES: (1) Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes or less at the Chair’s discretion.
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(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) Deadline to submit written comments is:
- 11:00 a.m. on the day of the Commission 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 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
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 Commissioner to participate remotely under AB 2449
(Government Code 54953)).
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may address the Commission only on the
items listed on the agenda. Remarks shall be limited to three minutes, or such time authorized
by the Chair.)
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
1. Discuss the Draft Resolution and Correspondence from the Finance Commission Chair
dated June 29, 2024 that was Presented to the Town Council Regarding a Proposed Tax
Measure, Including the Finding that Town Revenues Have Not Kept Pace with the Costs
of Providing Town Services and Programs to Residents and to Review Staff’s
Documentation which Supports this Finding.
2. Review the Status of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Upgrade Project
(6101) Including But Not Limited to Reviewing the Statement of Work, Projected Cost
Versus Approved Capital Plan, and Timing for Implementation Versus Approved
Implementation Plan.
3. Review of Select High Dollar Value Capital Projects in the FY 25 CIP Budget as to Current
Status versus the Originally Approved Capital Plan and to Better Understand the Capital
Project Tracking and Reporting Process
ADJOURNMENT
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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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Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
FINANCE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
AUGUST 05, 2024
110 EAST MAIN STREET
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
12:00 PM
Phil Koen, Chair
Linda Reiners, Vice Chair
Andrew Howard, Commissioner
Ashby Monk, Commissioner
Joe Rodgers, Commissioner
Matthew Hudes, Vice 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 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.
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 click this
URL to join: https://losgatosca-
gov.zoom.us/j/85253347404?pwd=2two1zfAlUNHgvYRBeSsDeOzd25ALf.1
Passcode: 327301 You can also type in 852 5334 7404 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the
Zoom website at and use passcode 327301.
- When the Chair 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) 3361839 for US Toll-free or (636) 651-0008 for US
Toll. (Conference code: 686100)
- 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 Chair announces the item for which
you wish to speak.
NOTES: (1) Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes or less at the Chair’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) Deadline to submit written comments is:
- 11:00 a.m. on the day of the Commission 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 10:00 a.m. on the day of the 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 Commissioner to participate remotely under AB 2449
(Government Code 54953)).
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public may address the Commission only on the
items listed on the agenda. Remarks shall be limited to three minutes, or such time authorized
by the Chair.)
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
1. Discuss the Draft Resolution and Correspondence from the Finance Commission Chair
dated June 29, 2024 that was Presented to the Town Council Regarding a Proposed Tax
Measure, Including the Finding that Town Revenues Have Not Kept Pace with the Costs
of Providing Town Services and Programs to Residents and to Review Staff’s
Documentation which Supports this Finding.
2. Review the Status of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Upgrade Project
(6101) Including But Not Limited to Reviewing the Statement of Work, Projected Cost
Versus Approved Capital Plan, and Timing for Implementation Versus Approved
Implementation Plan.
3. Review of Select High Dollar Value Capital Projects in the FY 25 CIP Budget as to Current
Status versus the Originally Approved Capital Plan and to Better Understand the Capital
Project Tracking and Reporting Process.
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]
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