Town Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · March 3, 2026
Minutes
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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