Special Meeting of the Town Council: Strategic Priorities

Name: Special Meeting of the Town Council: Strategic Priorities — Los Gatos, CA
Start: 2025-02-11T19:00:00
End: 2025-02-11T21:00:00
Location: Los Gatos, CA

Special Meeting

Los Gatos, CA · February 11, 2025

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:00 P.M. The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a special meeting in person and via teleconference. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:01 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Matthew Hudes, Vice Mayor Rob Moore, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Maria Ristow. Absent: None. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Discussion of the Town’s Strategic Priorities. Chris Constantin, Town Manager, gave a presentation. Mayor Hudes opened public comment. Rich Stevens - Commented on a land use priority, the Town’s vision statement, and core goals. Ed Lozowicki - Commented on fire concerns and requested removal and replacement the eucalyptus trees on Hilow Road. Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn - Commented on fire concerns and requested removal and replacement the eucalyptus trees on Hilow Road. Patti Elliot - Commented on fire concerns and requested removal and replacement the eucalyptus trees on Hilow Road. Angela Boles King - Commented on traffic and housing density concerns related to fire safety. Tim O’Rorke - Commented on the unhoused hotel program and requested Council’s continued support. 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting of February 11, 2025 DATE: February 11, 2025 Jan Schwartz, NUMU - Commented on concerns with federal funding and grant support for the museum. Lana Gerasimova - Commented on concerns with traffic safety and requested stricter design standards for new developments. Rachel Hinojosa - Commented on fire safety concerns and requested Council examine evacuations routes when considering future growth. Lee Fagot - Commented on the Town’s core goals, concerns with traffic safety, and concerns with housing developments. Philip Bernosky - Commented on concerns with state regulations related to development projects. Lee Quintana - Commented on concerns with conflicting information in certain documents, requested the documents be updated, and spoke about fire-resistant building materials. Carin Yamamoto - Commented on concerns with losing retail to new developments and on the need to be recognized as a high-density fire zone. Annie Schwartzstein - Requested the Council continue to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Mayor Hudes closed public comment. Council provided feedback on the priorities and asked staff to number the priorities for discussion purposes. Mayor Hudes called a recess at 8:44 p.m. Mayor Hudes reconvened the meeting at 9:04 p.m. Staff presented a document with 12 strategic priorities listed and numbered. Council asked questions, discussed the numbered strategic priorities and provided the following direction: PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting of February 11, 2025 DATE: February 11, 2025 Combine strategic priorities two [Ensure prudent financial management to result in structurally balanced five-year forecasts and fully funded five-year Capital Improvement Plans, managing liabilities such as pension costs and leveraging the Town’s assets, efficiencies, partnerships, and revenue streams] and five [Define and implement a cohesive deferred capital improvement plan for Town facilities and lifecycle assets]; and identify the following as the top three priorities for the next 12 to 24 months: [Strategic Priority 1] Further the Town’s emergency preparedness, resiliency, and response capabilities, particularly in the area of wildfire risk; [Strategic Priority 2 and 5 combined] Ensure prudent financial management to result in structurally balanced five-year forecasts and fully funded five-year Capital Improvement Plans, managing liabilities such as pension costs and leveraging the Town’s assets, efficiencies, partnerships, and revenue streams, and define and implement a cohesive deferred capital improvement plan for Town facilities and lifecycle assets; and [Strategic Priority 3] preserve the Town’s small-town character and provide a range of housing opportunities and historic neighborhoods while diligently maintaining and implementing the Housing Element. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Moore to have the language [in Strategic Priority 10] read: “Ensure people of all identities feel a sense of belonging in Los Gatos, maintaining and enhancing the Town as a welcoming, family-oriented, and safe community.” Seconded by Council Member Ristow. (Motion fails due to the passage of a substitute motion.) After discussion Council Member Rennie made a substitute motion. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to state: “Ensure all residents and visitors feel a sense of belonging in Los Gatos, maintaining and enhancing the Town as a welcoming, family-oriented, safe community.” Seconded by Council Member Badame. AMENDMENT: to add the word “inclusive.” [Ensure all residents and visitors feel a sense of belonging in Los Gatos, maintaining and enhancing the Town as a welcoming, family-oriented, safe, and inclusive community.] VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. Town Manager Constantin stated the refined 11 strategic priorities will be presented at the next meeting for Council approval. Vice Mayor Moore and Council Member Ristow stated they are subjects of agenda item number two and are recusing themselves from the discussion. Vice Mayor Moore and Council Member Ristow left the Town Council Chambers. Mayor Hudes stated item two will be held in closed session, but communications will be taken first. Item two is a conference with legal counsel for existing litigation - Lynley Kerr Hogan vs. Rob Moore et al. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Special Meeting of February 11, 2025 DATE: February 11, 2025 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS Lynley Kerr Hogan - Commented on the lawsuit and stated she did not intend to sue the Town. Lee Fagot - Commented on information related to the lawsuit. Kylie Clark - Commented on the lawsuit and requested the Town fund representation of Vice Mayor Moore. THE TOWN MOVED TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEM: 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)) Lynley Kerr Hogan vs. Rob Moore et al Santa Clara County Superior Court Case Number: 25CV456254 The Town Council reconvened in open session. Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated the Town Council met in closed session to discuss two items. The first was a performance evaluation of the Town Manager and the second was the litigation listed on the agenda. There was no reportable action on either item. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: _____________________________________ /s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL: STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AGENDA FEBRUARY 11, 2025 TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 E MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS 7:00 PM Matthew Hudes, Mayor Rob Moore, Vice Mayor Mary Badame, 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 click this URL to join: https://losgatosca- gov.zoom.us/j/86832460276?pwd=Ia9NDUZl5oYre5JW8qtTPoHEgUaEdM.1 Passcode: 592097. You can also type in 868 3246 0276 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the Zoom website at zoom.us and use passcode 592097. 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) 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 Clerk@losgatosca.gov with the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment). (3) Deadlines to submit written comments are: - 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 may do so only for items on the agenda and must submit the presentation electronically to Clerk@losgatosca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting. Page 1 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)). VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council only on matters 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 no more than three (3) minutes or such time as authorized by the Mayor.) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Discussion of the Town’s Strategic Priorities THE TOWN WILL MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEM: 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)) Lynley Kerr Hogan vs. Rob Moore et al Santa Clara County Superior Court Case Number: 25CV456254 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION CLOSED SESSION REPORT 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]. NOTICE REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Town Council 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 Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov. Town Council agendas and related materials can be viewed online at https://losgatos-ca.municodemeetings.com/. Page 2

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