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Town Council Meeting

Regular Meeting

Los Gatos, CA · March 3, 2026

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TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Minutes of the Town Council Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via teleconference. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Rob Moore, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council Member Rob Rennie, Council Member Matthew Hudes. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Remy Strauss, Emma O’Reilly, Eva Zanotto, and Mila Zanotto led the Pledge of Allegiance. The audience was invited to participate. Mayor Moore announced that Verbal Communication will be taken before the Other Business Item. Mayor Moore announced that item three listed on the agenda is being removed and will be rescheduled for a future meeting. CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION) 1. Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting. 2. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Repealing and Replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 Establishing Development Standards and Allowable Uses for Lots within the Planned Development Overlay Zone for Property Located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002); and Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Amending the Zoning Code Effecting a Zone Change from HR-2½:PD (Hillside Residential, Two and One-Half to 10 Acres for Each Dwelling Unit, Planned Development) to HR-1 (Hillside Residential, One to Five Acres for Each Dwelling Unit) for a Portion of Property Located at 16084 Greenridge Terrace. Located at 16300 and 16084 Greenridge Terrace and 240 La Terra Court. APNs 527-12- 003, 527-12-004, and 527-15-002. The Request for Modification of a Planned Development Ordinance is Not Considered a Project Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Request for a Zone Change is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3): Common Sense Exemption. Property Owners: 16300 Greenridge Terrace and 240 La Terra Court: Greenridge Terrace Development, LLC; and 16084 Greenridge Terrace: Richard Luu. 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832 www.losgatosca.gov PAGE 2 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 DATE: March 17, 2026 Applicant: Hanna Brunetti. Project Planner: Sean Mullin. Ordinance Titles: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos repealing and replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 establishing development standards and allowable uses for lots within the Planned Development Overlay zone for property located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002). An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amending the Zoning Code effecting a zone change from HR-2½:PD (Hillside Residential, two and one-half to 10 acres for each dwelling unit, Planned Development) to HR-1 (Hillside Residential, one to five acres for each dwelling unit) for a portion of property located at 16084 Greenridge Terrace. ORDINANCE 2383 and 2384 4. Approve the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission Work Plan. Mayor Moore opened public comment. The following individuals spoke on the consent items: 1. Nimi Kumar (Item 4) 2. Member of the Public (Items 1 and 4) Mayor Moore closed public comment. (Video time: 19:26) MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve items one, two, and four. Seconded by Council Member Hudes. VOTE: Motion passed unanimously. VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS The following individuals spoke during verbal communications: 1. Rich Stephens 2. Eric Muller 3. Burr Nissen 4. SueAnn Lorig 5. Nigel Chandler 6. Kathy Mattingly 7. Ali Miano 8. Joe Enz 9. Member of the Public 10. Jeff Susuki 11. Jason J PAGE 3 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 DATE: March 17, 2026 OTHER BUSINESS 5. Review and Provide Direction on Meeting Minute Format. Wendy Wood, Town Clerk, presented the staff report. Council asked questions. Mayor Moore opened public comment. The following individuals spoke on this item: 1. Member of the Public 2. Lee Quintana Mayor Moore closed public comment. Council discussed the item. (Video time: 1:10:16) MOTION: Motion by Council Member Rennie to support the Policy Committee’s recommendation [to reaffirm the use of action minutes for all meetings; and modify the current practice for public comment to only identify speakers without summarizing the content of their remarks (for both agenda items and verbal communication)]. Seconded by Vice Mayor Ristow. Council discussed the motion and provided amended language. (Video time: 2:10:00) AMENDED MOTION: to accept the recommendation, to reaffirm the use of action minutes for all meetings; and modify the current practice for public comment to only identify speakers without summarizing the content of their remarks (for both agenda items and verbal communication). Time stamps for action item motions shall be provided on the minutes for Council and Planning Commission meetings. However, non-action public meetings such as study sessions, where summary minutes or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) or verbatim may be provided, and this will be discussed and decided at the meeting. VOTE: Amended motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL/TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Council Matters - Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Risk Oversight Committee meeting and attended the Los Gatos Meadows (Fresco) reception. PAGE 4 OF 4 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 DATE: March 17, 2026 - Council Member Hudes stated he attended the Wildfire Advisory Group meeting; participated in a Community Center discussion, the Emergency Air Operations Area Council, attended the Fresco meeting; participated in the Community Health and Senior Services Commission meeting (CHSSC), and the State of the Valley presentation. - Vice Mayor Ristow stated she visited Verkada headquarters; attended Congressman Sam Liccardo's press conference, the Terraces of Los Gatos event, the Fresco Los Gatos reception; toured the La Rinconada Water Treatment Plant; attended the Joint Venture Silicon Valley State of the Valley, and the West Valley Muslim Association Ramadan dinner. - Council Member Badame stated she participated in a Resident Wildfire Adversary Group presentation, the Council Policy Committee meeting, and attended the Fresco reception. - Mayor Moore stated he met with Shir Hadash; spoke at Congressman Liccardo's press conference; visited Automobuild Toy store; participated in a few Chamber of Commerce meetings; visited Mariposa Montessori School; met with Stanford Government Relations team; attended the Fresco reception; toured the La Rinconada Water Treatment Plant; and participated in the Council Policy Committee meeting. Town Manager Report - There was no report. Closed Session Reports Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney - Stated the Town Council met in closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case of the Town of Los Gatos versus Arya Properties pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, and there was no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: _____________________________________ /s/ Keara Johnson, Deputy Town Clerk

Agenda

TOWN OF LOS GATOS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MARCH 03, 2026 110 EAST MAIN STREET AND TELECONFERENCE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM Rob Moore, Mayor Maria Ristow, Vice Mayor Mary Badame, Council Member Matthew Hudes, Council Member 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). You may watch the Council meeting without providing public comment on Comcast cable channel 15 or at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube. Members of the public may provide public comments for agenda items in-person or virtually by following the instructions listed at the end of the agenda. To watch and participate via Zoom, please go to: https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/86730363468?pwd=pfKQoh92JnbwOYwFvZqIdSSWpjxYoK.1 Enter Passcode: 577971 CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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 located at the end of this agenda. If an item is removed, the Mayor has the sole discretion to determine when the item will be heard. Each speaker is limited to no more than three (3) minutes or such time as authorized by the Mayor.) 1. Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting. 2. Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Repealing and Replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 Establishing Development Standards Page 1 of 4 and Allowable Uses for Lots within the Planned Development Overlay Zone for Property Located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002); and Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Amending the Zoning Code Effecting a Zone Change from HR-2½:PD (Hillside Residential, Two and One-Half to 10 Acres for Each Dwelling Unit, Planned Development) to HR-1 (Hillside Residential, One to Five Acres for Each Dwelling Unit) for a Portion of Property Located at 16084 Greenridge Terrace. Located at 16300 and 16084 Greenridge Terrace and 240 La Terra Court. APNs 527-12- 003, 527-12-004, and 527-15-002. The Request for Modification of a Planned Development Ordinance is Not Considered a Project Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Request for a Zone Change is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3): Common Sense Exemption. Property Owners: 16300 Greenridge Terrace and 240 La Terra Court: Greenridge Terrace Development, LLC; and 16084 Greenridge Terrace: Richard Luu. Applicant: Hanna Brunetti. Project Planner: Sean Mullin. Ordinance Titles: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos repealing and replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 establishing development standards and allowable uses for lots within the Planned Development Overlay zone for property located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002). An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amending the Zoning Code effecting a zone change from HR-2½:PD (Hillside Residential, two and one-half to 10 acres for each dwelling unit, Planned Development) to HR-1 (Hillside Residential, one to five acres for each dwelling unit) for a portion of property located at 16084 Greenridge Terrace. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos repealing and replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 establishing development standards and allowable uses for lots within the Planned Development Overlay zone for property located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002); and Adopt an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amending the Zoning Code effecting a Zone Change from HR-2½:PD (Hillside Residential, two and one-half to 10 acres for each dwelling unit, Planned Development) to HR-1 (Hillside Residential, one to five acres for each dwelling unit) for a portion of property located at 16084 Greenridge Terrace. Properties located at 16300 and 16084 Greenridge Terrace and 240 La Terra Court. 3. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Tract Number 10657 (Solana Project), Accepting the Dedications, and Approving and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, the Landscape Maintenance Agreement, the Stormwater Treatment Facilities Maintenance Agreement, and the Multi-Use Pathway Maintenance Agreement in Substantially the Form Presented RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the final map for Tract Number 10657 (Solana Project), accepting the dedications, and approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, the Landscape Maintenance Agreement, the Stormwater Treatment Facilities Maintenance Agreement, and the Multi-Use Pathway Maintenance Agreement, in substantially the form presented. 4. Approve the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission Work Plan RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission work plan. Page 2 of 4 OTHER BUSINESS (Each speaker is limited to no more than three (3) minutes or such time as authorized by the Mayor.) 5. Review and Provide Direction on Meeting Minute Format RECOMMENDATION: Reaffirm the use of action minutes for all meetings; and modify the current practice for public comment to only identify speakers without summarizing the content of their remarks (for both agenda items and verbal communication). 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. 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 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.) COUNCIL MATTERS (Members of the public who wish to speak on matters listed under Council Matters may do so under Verbal Communications.) MANAGER MATTERS ATTORNEY MATTERS AND 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 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 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 the Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov. Town Council agendas and related materials can be viewed online at https://losgatos-ca.municodemeetings.com/. HOW TO PARTICIPATE 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 public is welcome to provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting in three ways: Page 3 of 4  Zoom Webinar (Online): To participate from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device. Please use this URL to join: https://losgatosca- gov.zoom.us/j/86730363468?pwd=pfKQoh92JnbwOYwFvZqIdSSWpjxYoK.1 Passcode: 577971. You can also type in 867 3036 3468 in the “Join a Meeting” page on the Zoom website at www.zoom.us and use passcode 577971. When the Mayor announces the item for which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom.  Telephone: To participate by phone please dial 1 (408) 961-3927 or 1 (855) 758-1310 for US Toll-free and use Meeting ID: 867 3036 3468. When the Mayor announces the item for which you wish to speak, press *9 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 submit it to the Town Clerk before the meeting or when the Mayor announces the item for which you wish to speak. NOTES: Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes or less at the Mayor’s discretion. 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). Deadlines to submit written comments are: -3:00 p.m. the Thursday before the Council meeting for inclusion in the agenda packet. -3:00 p.m. the Friday and Monday before the Council meeting for inclusion in an addendum. -11:00 a.m. the day of the Council meeting for inclusion in a desk item. Page 4 of 4

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