Town Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · February 18, 2025
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
7:00 P.M.
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via
teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:04 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hudes led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated the Town Council voted to continue the discussion of
the two closed session items [on the February 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Closed Session agenda] after
the regular meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the February 4, 2025 Closed Session Town Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve the February 4, 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approve the February 11, 2025 Closed Session Town Council Meeting Minutes.
4. Adopt a Planned Development Ordinance to Allow Demolition of an Existing Senior Living
Community and Construction of a Senior Living Community, Removal of Large Protected
Trees, and Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit on Property Zoned R:PD. Located
at 110 Wood Road. APN 510-47-038. An Environmental Impact Report has been Certified
for the Project. Planned Development Application PD-20-001 and Environmental Impact
Report EIR-21-002. Applicant: Rockwood Pacific. Property Owner: Front Porch Communities.
Project Planner: Sean Mullin. Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos Repealing and Replacing Planned Development Ordinance 938
Establishing Development Standards and Allowable Uses for Lots Within the Planned
Development Overlay Zone (APN 510-47-038). ORDINANCE 2373
5. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for December 2024.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the First Amendment to a Contract with Anvil
Builders, Inc. dba Sonoma Tree Surgery to Extend the Term of Performance to September
30, 2027 for Vegetation Management – Townwide Open Spaces Project (CIP No. 832- 4508).
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 18, 2025
DATE: February 18, 2025
7. Adopt a Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Montebello Bollard Project (CIP No. 813- 0235).
RESOLUTION 2025-004
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Services
with St. Francis Electric, Inc. for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance, and
Underground Service Alert Locating Services to Increase the Contract Amount of $90,000,
for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $1,098,948; and Amend the Rate Schedule.
9. Authorize The Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with Sustainable Waze to Continue
to Produce, Manage, and Promote Los Gatos Music in The Park Summer Concert Series
through 2027 for $20,000 Annually, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.
10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment with Chavan & Associates,
LLP. to Extend the Contract for One Year, Update the Scope of the Original Agreement, and
Increase Compensation by $56,500 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $189,000.
11. Approve the 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities.
Mayor Hudes opened public comment.
Gus Who
- Commented on the strategic priorities item and requested the Town prioritize sporting
events.
Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve consent items one through eleven.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gus Who
- Commented on concerns with censorship, conducting the pledge of allegiance, water rate
increases, and road safety.
D. Michael Kane
- Commented in support of the Town providing legal defense for Council Members.
Noa Sklar
- Commented on concerns with safety and traffic related to the proposed development on
Oka Road.
Ty Hawk
- Commented on concerns with safety and traffic related to the proposed development on
Oka Road.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 18, 2025
DATE: February 18, 2025
Lynne Showalter
- Commented on concerns with proposed developments in relation to safety, traffic, and
schooling.
John Proverbs
- Commented on concerns with traffic and safety related to the proposed development on
Oka Road.
Lee Fagot
- Commented on concerns with new developments related to utilities, parking, and safety.
Romi Sklar
- Commented on concerns with the impact new developments have on traffic and the
environment.
Bala
- Commented on concerns with traffic and safety related to the proposed development on
Oka Road.
Jim
- Commented on concerns with a proposed development on Oka Road and Builder’s Remedy
regulations.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. Approve the 2025 Work Plan Recommended by the Parks and Sustainability Commission.
Nicolle Burnham, Parks and Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Hudes opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve the 2025 Work Plan recommended
by the Town Parks and Sustainability Commission. Seconded by Council Member
Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 18, 2025
DATE: February 18, 2025
13. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Pass-Through Agreement with CSG, Inc. for the
Review of Land Development Entitlement Applications and Subsequent Construction Plan
Review and Inspection Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000; and Authorize
Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $150,000 to Recognize
Deposits (Program 5999) and Permit Revenue (Program 5202) and Associated Expenditures
for CSG Services.
Gary Heap, Town Engineer, presented the staff report.
Mayor Hudes opened public comment.
Gus Who
- Inquired about the number of bids received.
Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to authorize the Town Manager to execute a
Pass-Through Agreement with CSG, Inc. for the review of Land Development
Entitlement Applications and subsequent construction plan review and inspection
services in an amount not to exceed $500,000; and authorize revenue and
expenditure budget adjustments in the amount of $150,000 to recognize deposits
(Program 5999) and Permit Revenue (Program 5202) and associated expenditures
for CSG services. Seconded by Vice Mayor Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
14. Mid-Year Budget Report - July 1 - December 31, 2024:
a. Receive the FY2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report, including the FY 2024-25 Year End
Projections
b. Authorize Budget Adjustments as Recommended in the Mid-Year Budget Report
c. Receive the Town Five Year Financial Projection from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30
Gitta Ungvari, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Hudes opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
Council asked questions and discussed the item.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 18, 2025
DATE: February 18, 2025
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Badame to receive the Fiscal Year [2024-2025] Mid-Year
Budget Report, including the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Year End Projections per
Attachment 1; authorize budget adjustments as recommended in the Mid-Year
Budget Report; and receive the Town Five Year Financial Projection from Fiscal Year
2025-2026 to Fiscal Year 2029-2030 in Attachment 2. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Hudes called a recess at 8:43 p.m.
Mayor Hudes reconvened the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Adopt a Resolution Modifying the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25
Amending Certain Fees, Rates, and Charges for FY 2024-25. RESOLUTION 2025-005
Gitta Ungvari, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Hudes opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Hudes closed public comment.
Council asked questions and discussed the item.
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ristow to approve a resolution modifying the
Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 amending certain fees,
rates, and charges for [Fiscal Year] 2024-25. Seconded by Vice Mayor Moore.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Council Matters
- Council Member Rennie stated he met with a member of the Complete Streets and
Transportation Commission (CSTC); attended a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board
meeting; spoke at Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meet and Greet; attended
a General Plan Committee meeting, a Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SCVEA) Board
meeting; and met with a member of the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation.
- Vice Mayor Moore stated he met with the Executive Director of West Valley Community
Services and staff; attended a VTA Board meeting, a Finance Commission meeting, a Cities
Association Legislative Action Committee meeting; and held a Council Member Community
Coffee event.
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SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of February 18, 2025
DATE: February 18, 2025
- Council Member Ristow stated she attended a Pizza and Policy meeting with County
Supervisor Betty Wong; met with residents; observed a Finance Commission meeting;
attended a Conceptual Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) meeting, a General Plan
Committee meeting, a SVCEA Board meeting, a VTA Policy Advisory Committee meeting,
and the orientation for Ride and Taste Los Gatos.
- Council Member Badame stated she participated in a meeting of the West Valley Storm
Water Authority (WVSWA) Board formerly known as the West Valley Clean Water
Authority, the West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority (WVSWMA) Board meeting;
met with the CSTC Chair; participated in a CDAC meeting; and met with members of the
public on Town matters.
- Mayor Hudes stated he met with a CSTC Commissioner, the Director of KCAT; participated
in the CERT program, a Defending Democracy Webinar; participated as a judge of the Los
Gatos Lions Club Student Speaker Competition; met with County Executive James Williams;
participated in Ride and Taste Los Gatos; met with a group on Jewish family services and
other social services; and attended other meetings previously mentioned.
Town Manager Matters
- Commented on the strategic priorities discussion held on February 11, 2025, which were
approved at this meeting.
- Commented on the budget priorities.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, stated the first closed session item was a discussion of
existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, and authorized pursuant to
subsection h of that code section, and that discussion has been continued to Friday, February
21, 2025; and with regard to the other two closed session items, one regarding conference with
legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and the other is an employee performance. She
stated those items will be discussed now, and there will be a report of any action after the
closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular session meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
_____________________________________
/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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 use this
URL to join: https://losgatosca-
gov.zoom.us/j/85481444677?pwd=561kip53XZTmhrTCwGDoNCvDTWQnwJ.1
Passcode: 535103. You can also type in 854 8144 4677 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the
Zoom website at www.zoom.us and use passcode 535103.
o 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)
o 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 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) Deadlines to submit written comments are:
11:00 a.m. the Thursday before the Council meeting for inclusion in the agenda packet.
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 on agenda items and
must submit the presentation electronically to Clerk@losgatosca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on
the day of the Council meeting.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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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)).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS (Consent Items are considered routine Town business and may be approved by
one motion. Any member of the Council may remove an item from the Consent Items for comment
and action. Members of the public may provide input on any or multiple Consent Item(s) when the
Mayor asks for public comments on the Consent Items. If you wish to comment, please follow the
Participation Instructions contained on Page 1 of this agenda. If an item is removed, the Mayor
has the sole discretion to determine when the item will be heard.)
1. Approve the February 4, 2025 Closed Session Town Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approve the February 4, 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approve the February 11, 2025 Closed Session Town Council Meeting Minutes.
4. Adopt a Planned Development Ordinance to Allow Demolition of an Existing Senior Living
Community and Construction of a Senior Living Community, Removal of Large Protected
Trees, and Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit on Property Zoned R:PD.
Located at 110 Wood Road. APN 510-47-038. An Environmental Impact Report has been
Certified for the Project. Planned Development Application PD-20-001 and Environmental
Impact Report EIR-21-002. Applicant: Rockwood Pacific. Property Owner: Front Porch
Communities. Project Planner: Sean Mullin.
Ordinance Title: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Repealing
and Replacing Planned Development Ordinance 938 Establishing Development Standards
and Allowable Uses for Lots Within the Planned Development Overlay Zone (APN 510-47-
038).
5. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for December 2024.
6. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the First Amendment to a Contract with Anvil
Builders, Inc. dba Sonoma Tree Surgery to Extend the Term of Performance to September
30, 2027 for Vegetation Management – Townwide Open Spaces Project (CIP No. 832-
4508).
7. Adopt a Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Montebello Bollard Project (CIP No. 813-
0235).
8. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for
Services with St. Francis Electric, Inc. for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance, and
Underground Service Alert Locating Services to Increase the Contract Amount of $90,000,
for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $1,098,948; and Amend the Rate Schedule.
9. Authorize The Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with Sustainable Waze to
Continue to Produce, Manage, and Promote Los Gatos Music in The Park Summer Concert
Series through 2027 for $20,000 Annually, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.
10. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Second Amendment with Chavan & Associates,
LLP. to Extend the Contract for One Year, Update the Scope of the Original Agreement,
and Increase Compensation by $56,500 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed
$189,000.
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11. Approve the 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Town Council on
any matter that is not listed on the agenda and is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Town Council. The law generally prohibits the Town Council from discussing or taking action on
such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly. To ensure all agenda items are
heard, this portion of the agenda is limited to 30 minutes. In the event additional speakers were
not 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 (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
12. Approve the 2025 Work Plan Recommended by the Parks and Sustainability Commission.
13. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Pass-Through Agreement with CSG, Inc. for the
Review of Land Development Entitlement Applications and Subsequent Construction Plan
Review and Inspection Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000; and Authorize
Revenue and Expenditure Budget Adjustments in the Amount of $150,000 to Recognize
Deposits (Program 5999) and Permit Revenue (Program 5202) and Associated
Expenditures for CSG Services.
14. Mid-Year Budget Report - July 1 - December 31, 2024:
a. Receive the FY2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report, including the FY 2024-25 Year End
Projections
b. Authorize Budget Adjustments as Recommended in the Mid-Year Budget Report
c. Receive the Town Five Year Financial Projection from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total
of five minutes for opening statements. Members of the public may be allotted up to three
minutes to comment on any public hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and their representatives
may be allotted up to a total of three minutes for closing statements. Items
requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Council’s consent at the meeting.)
15. Adopt a Resolution Modifying the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-
25 Amending Certain Fees, Rates, and Charges for FY 2024-25.
COUNCIL / MANAGER MATTERS
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.
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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/.
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