Town Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · April 21, 2026
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Minutes of the Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a regular meeting in person and via
teleconference.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rob Moore, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, Council Member Mary Badame, Council
Member Rob Rennie (participated remotely under Government Code §5493(b) and joined at
7:04 p.m.), Council Member Matthew Hudes.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Calin Hu led the pledge of allegiance. The audience was invited to participate.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Moore presented recognitions to Lisa Myers and Lauren Surette and read a
proclamation for National Poetry Month.
The Los Gatos Community Center Club presented information on a Teen Center.
CONSENT ITEMS (TO BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION)
1. Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
3. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for February 2026.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Construction Services with
Saviano, Co., Inc., and Authorize a 10% Construction Contingency for a Total Project
Authorization Amount of $107,801.38 (La Rinconada Sports Court Resurfacing Project).
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with QLM, Inc. in the
Amount of $646,336 with Change Order Authority Not to Exceed $64,634 (10%
Contingency); Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Agreement for Professional
Services with Ninyo & Moore in the Amount of $18,390; Authorize the Town Manager to
Execute a Agreement for Professional Services with Precision Works LLC DBA Precision
Concrete Cutting in the Amount of $90,000; Approve the Plans and Specifications (Design
Immunity); and Authorize Associated Budget Adjustments.
6. Adopt a Resolution Describing Improvements and Directing the Preparation of the Town
Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts
No. 1 and 2. RESOLUTION 2026-019
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
PAGE 2 OF 5
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of April 21, 2026
DATE: May 5, 2026
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Three-Year Agreement for Professional Services
with Disability Access Consultants, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 Annually and
$150,000 Total.
8. Authorize the Town Manager or Designee to Enter into a Second Amendment to the
Contract for Litigation Legal Services for FY 2025-26 with Goldfarb and Lipman to Increase
the Contract Amount by $100,000, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $450,000.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individuals spoke on the consent items:
1. Member of the Public (Items 2 and 5)
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
(Video time: 00:32:38)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to approve consent items one through eight on the
agenda. Seconded by Council Member Badame.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following individuals spoke during verbal communications:
1. Clay Johnson
2. Jeremy Doig
3. Carin Yamamoto
4. Nigel Chandler
5. Sue Ann Lorig
6. Jeff Suzuki
7. Nova Jayaraj
8. Siyona Singnal
9. Nancy Pearson
10. Peter Locastro
11. Johnathan Heartnett
12. Member of the Public
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Following A Court Order, Hear The Appeals Regarding Government Code Section 65941.1’s
Deadline For Submittal Of Complete Planning Applications For Proposed Projects At (1)
14849 Los Gatos Boulevard (Architecture And Site Application S24-008 And Subdivision
Application M-24-005) And (2) 15300 And 15330 Los Gatos Boulevard (Architecture And Site
Application S-24-018, Conditional Use Permit Application U-24-007, And Subdivision
PAGE 3 OF 5
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of April 21, 2026
DATE: May 5, 2026
Application M-24-009) And Adopt Resolutions Applying The Superior Court Determination
That Multiple 90-Day Resubmission Periods To Respond To Successive Incompleteness
Determinations Are Allowed. RESOLUTIONS 2026-020 and 2026-021
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney, presented the staff report.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
The following individual spoke on this item:
1. Travis Brooks (Applicant Representative)
2. Dan Brown
3. Carin Yamamoto
4. Carleen Schomberg
5. Tom Johnson
6. Lee Quintana
7. Member of the Public
8. Amy Despars
9. Susan Burnett
10. Lee Fagot
11. Rich Stevens
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council asked questions.
(Video time: 2:20:47)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to move the staff recommendation [adopt the
resolutions (Attachments 7 and 8) granting the appeals and finding that multiple 90-
day resubmission periods are allowed to respond to successive incompleteness
determinations]. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
(Video time: 2:47:05)
ALTERNATIVE MOTION: Motion by Council Member Hudes to continue this item for two weeks
to allow the Council to consider this language or other proposals to deal with the
issue that was raised. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion failed 2-3. Council Member Rennie, Vice Mayor Ristow, and Mayor Moore
voted no.
Vice Mayor Ristow withdrew her motion.
PAGE 4 OF 5
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of April 21, 2026
DATE: May 5, 2026
(Video time: 3:02:25)
MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Ristow to move to adopt the two resolutions as forwarded
by staff with [the following language] “the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
hereby declares, determines, and orders as follows: 1. Because the Superior Court
has determined that multiple 90-day resubmission periods are allowed to respond
to successive incompleteness determinations, the Town will act in compliance with
that determination absent any contrary, controlling legal authority applicable to the
projects. Thus, based on the Superior Court determination the vesting afforded by
the SB 330 preliminary application for Luxe Application has not expired and the
appeal submitted by the Luxe applicant is granted,” and [include] identical wording
for the Arya project [resolution]. AMENDMENT: at the conclusion of the existing
litigation on the 90-day issue, staff will engage with Arya Properties LLC to negotiate
on the Ace Hardware development. Seconded by Council Member Rennie.
VOTE: Motion passed 3-2. Council Members Badame and Hudes voted no.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 9:29 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
10. Receive the Fiscal Condition Assessment and Fiscal Impact Analysis for Proposed and
Planned Growth Memorandums and Provide Feedback.
Kristina Alfrao, Administrative Services Director, introduced consultants from NHA Advisors and
Raftelis Financial Consultants, who gave a presentation on the Fiscal Condition Assessment and
Fiscal Impact Analysis.
Mayor Moore called a recess at 11:35 p.m.
Mayor Moore reconvened the meeting at 11:39 p.m.
Mayor Moore opened public comment.
No one spoke.
Mayor Moore closed public comment.
Council received the presentation, asked questions, and provided feedback to the consultant.
COUNCIL MATTERS
- Council Member Rennie stated he attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority
(SVCEA) Risk Oversight Committee and Board meetings.
- Council Member Hudes stated he attended a Finance Commission meeting, a West Valley
Wildfire Advisory Council meeting, and a couple of Los Gatos Thrives meetings.
PAGE 5 OF 5
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of April 21, 2026
DATE: May 5, 2026
- Vice Mayor Ristow stated she attended a Valley Water Commission meeting and a Valley
Transportation (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee meeting.
- Council Member Badame stated she attended a Finance Commission meeting, the Grand
Opening of Whole Foods and bread breaking event, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(DEI) Commission meeting.
- Mayor Moore stated he participated in a Cities Association Board meeting; spoke at the Los
Gatos Kiwanis Club meeting; attended the Whole Foods bread breaking event; attended
Heroes Day at the Jewish Community Center (JCC); met with Waymo representatives;
attended the VTA Plus Town Cleanup; spoke at the Los Gatos High School Students
Interested in Medical Sciences Club Symposium; attended the Los Gatos Youth Commission
Multicultural Celebration, the Ribbon Cutting for Mélodie, and a meeting with the District
Attorney (DA) Jeff Rosenberg.
MANAGER MATTERS
Chris Constantin, Town Manager
- Stated he had no report.
ATTORNEY MATTERS AND CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
- Stated she had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
_____________________________________
/s/ Jenna De Long, Deputy Town Clerk
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 21, 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.
Council Member Rob Rennie will be participating via teleconference pursuant to Government
Code Section 54953(b)(3) from a location at Via di Gracciano nel Corso, 82, 53045
Montepulciano, Italy. The teleconference location shall be accessible to the public and the
agenda will be posted at the teleconference location 72 hours before the meeting.
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
PRESENTATIONS
i. Small Business Recognition
ii. National Poetry Month Proclamation
iii. Teen Center Presentation by Los Gatos Thrives
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
Page 1 of 5
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 April 7, 2026, Closed Session Town Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Closed Session Town
Council Meeting.
2. Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
3. Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Report for February 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Monthly Financial and Investment Reports for February
2026.
4. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement for Construction Services with
Saviano, Co., Inc., and Authorize a 10% Construction Contingency for a Total Project
Authorization Amount of $107,801.38 (La Rinconada Sports Court Resurfacing Project).
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction agreement
with Saviano, Co., Inc. in an amount of $98,001.25, to complete the La Rinconada Sports
Court Resurfacing Project and authorize a 10% construction contingency of $9,800.13 for a
total project authorization amount not to exceed $107,801.38.
5. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with QLM, Inc. in the
Amount of $646,336 with Change Order Authority Not to Exceed $64,634 (10%
Contingency); Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Agreement for Professional
Services with Ninyo & Moore in the Amount of $18,390; Authorize the Town Manager to
Execute a Agreement for Professional Services with Precision Works LLC DBA Precision
Concrete Cutting in the Amount of $90,000; Approve the Plans and Specifications
(Design Immunity); and Authorize Associated Budget Adjustments.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Town Council take the following actions in
regard to the 2026 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance Project (4118120; CIP No. 813-
9921):
a. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a public works contract with QLM, Inc. in the
amount of $646,336, with authority to approve construction change orders in an
amount not to exceed $64,634 (10% contingency);
b. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with
Ninyo & Moore for Materials Testing Services for a total agreement in an amount not
to exceed $18,390;
c. Authorize the Town Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Precision
Works LLC DBA Precision Concrete Cutting for Sidewalk Cutting Services for a total
agreement in an amount not to exceed $90,000;
d. Approve the project construction plans and specifications per Government Code 830.6
(Design Immunity);
e. Find the project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301(c) of the California
Environmental Quality Act; and
Page 2 of 5
f. Authorize An Expenditure Budget Transfer in the Amount of $439,706 from the Annual
Street Repair and Resurfacing Project (4118155, CIP No. 811-9901) to the Annual Curb,
Gutter and Sidewalk Maintenance Project (4118120, CIP No. 813-9921).
6. Adopt a Resolution Describing Improvements and Directing the Preparation of the Town
Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscape and Lighting Assessment
Districts No. 1 and 2.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution describing improvements and directing the
preparation of the Town Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Landscape and
Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 and 2.
7. Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Three-Year Agreement for Professional
Services with Disability Access Consultants, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000
Annually and $150,000 Total.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Town Manager to execute a three-year agreement for
Professional Services with Disability Access Consultants, LLC, for ADA Transition Plan
implementation and support services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually and
$150,000 total.
8. Authorize the Town Manager or Designee to Enter into a Second Amendment to the
Contract for Litigation Legal Services for FY 2025-26 with Goldfarb and Lipman to
Increase the Contract Amount by $100,000, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed
$450,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Town Manager or designee to enter into a Second
Amendment to the Contract for Litigation Legal Services for FY 2025-26 with Goldfarb and
Lipman in an amount not to exceed $450,000.
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.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Presentations during the Public Hearings portion of the agenda by appellants
and applicants, including any expert or consultant assisting with the presentation, shall be limited
to a total of no more than five (5) minutes for all speakers. Appellants and applicants shall be
provided no more than three (3) minutes to rebut at the end of the public hearing. Visual
presentations that require the use of staff resources shall be limited to appellants and applicants.
Members of the public testifying at public hearings shall be limited to no more than three (3)
minutes, or such time as authorized by the Mayor.)
Page 3 of 5
9. Following a Court Order, Hear the Appeals Submitted by Applicants for (1) Luxe and (2)
Arya Projects Regarding Government Code Section 65941.1’s Deadline for Submittal of
Complete Planning Applications for Proposed Projects at (1) 14849 Los Gatos Boulevard,
and (2) 15300 and 15330 Los Gatos Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION: Following a court order, hear the appeals regarding Government
Code Section 65941.1’s deadline for submittal of complete Planning Applications for
proposed projects at (1) 14849 Los Gatos Boulevard (Architecture and Site Application S-
24-008 and Subdivision Application M-24-005) and (2) 15300 and 15330 Los Gatos
Boulevard (Architecture and Site Application S-24-018, Conditional Use Permit Application
U-24-007, and Subdivision Application M-24-009) and adopt Resolutions applying the
Superior Court determination that multiple 90-Day resubmission periods to respond to
successive incompleteness determinations are allowed.
OTHER BUSINESS (Each speaker is limited to no more than three (3) minutes or such time as
authorized by the Mayor.)
10. Receive the Fiscal Condition Assessment and Fiscal Impact Analysis for Proposed and
Planned Growth Memorandums and Provide Feedback.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Fiscal Condition Assessment with Five-Year and Long-
Term Financial Projections and Fiscal Impact Analysis for Proposed and Planned Growth
Memorandums and provide feedback for the Town Council.
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/.
Page 4 of 5
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:
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 5 of 5
Get email alerts for Los Gatos
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.