Legal Notices
The Town welcomes participation in public hearings. As a courtesy, below are current notices for upcoming land use, code amendments, and other items pending before the Town's deciding bodies.
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
TOWN COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TOWN COUNCIL of the Town of Los Gatos has scheduled a public hearing for TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos and via Teleconference to consider:
SUBJECT: TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY MEASURES
Introduce an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, by Title Only, Amending Chapter 29, “Zoning Regulations,” of the Town Code Regarding Land Use and Economic Recovery Amendments Related to Personal Service Businesses, Bars, Tap/Tasting Rooms, Specialty Food Retail, Banks, Financial and Investment Services, Office Activities, Formula Retail, Group Classes, Veterinarians, and Definitions. The Proposed Amendments to the Town Code are Not Considered a Project Under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act. Town Code Amendment Application A-23-001. Project Location: Town Wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.
IMPORTANT NOTICES: This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in-person at the location listed on the agenda and virtually through the Zoom webinar application. Members of the public may provide public comments during the public hearing in-person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the meeting agenda. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online at: www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
The Town encourages the public to send in written comments via email to Planning@losgatosca.gov. Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record.
The staff report to the Town Council will be available for public review three days prior to the meeting on the Town’s website at: www.losgatosca.gov/AgendasAndVideos.
All persons interested in said item are encouraged to speak in-person or via Zoom at this hearing. If anyone wishes to challenge the action on the above item in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or anyone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Deadline for all written correspondence is 11:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
/s/ Wendy Wood, Town Clerk
Pub LG 06/02/2023
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 110 E. MAIN STREET AND VIA TELECONFERENCE
SUBJECT: 380 Blackwell Drive - Fence Height Exception Application FHE-23-002
Consider an Appeal of a Community Development Director Decision to Deny a Fence Height Exception Request for Construction of an Automated Vehicular Gate Exceeding the Maximum Height and with Reduced Setbacks on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 424-12-027. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (e): New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. PROPERTY OWNER: Larry Cesnik and Martha Johnson. APPELLANT: Larry Cesnik. APPLICANT: Ramin Zohoor. PROJECT PLANNER: Sean Mullin.
IMPORTANT NOTICES: This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in-person at the location listed on the agenda and virtually through the Zoom webinar application. Members of the public may provide public comments during the public hearing in-person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the meeting agenda. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
The Town encourages the public to send in written comments via email to Planning@losgatosca.gov. Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record.
The staff report to the Planning Commission will be available for public review three days prior to the meeting on the Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov/AgendasAndVideos.
All persons interested in said application are encouraged to speak in person or via teleconferencing at this hearing and be heard. If anyone wishes to challenge the action on the above applications in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or anyone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Deadline for all written correspondence is 11:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
/s/ Joel Paulson, Secretary
Pub LG 06/02/2023
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
TOWN COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 110 E. MAIN ST & TELECONFERENCE
SUBJECT: HAZARDOUS VEGETATION (BRUSH ABATEMENT)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to consider objections to the properties within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) area identified by the Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) as being non-compliant with the WUI Safety Regulations and declare the properties as hazardous conditions requiring abatement.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in person at the location listed on the agenda and virtually through the Zoom webinar application. Members of the public may provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the meeting agenda. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
The staff report will be available for public review three days prior to the meeting on the Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov.
Persons wishing to protest the proposed abatement of such hazardous vegetation (brush) may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk - Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than 11:00 a.m. on June 20, 2023, as described above.
All INTERESTED PERSONS are encouraged to appear at the Public Hearing and be heard. If anyone wishes to challenge the action on the above application in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or anyone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Deadline for all written correspondence is 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.
/s/ Wendy Wood, Town Clerk
Pub LG 06/09/23 & 06/16/23
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
TOWN COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: TELECONFERENCE
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO. 1 & 2
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the levy of annual assessments on real property within Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts No. 1 & 2 as follows:
HILLBROOK DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE
VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE
KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE
The proposed assessment will pay for monthly and routine maintenance of the landscaping and lighting.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a hybrid meeting and will be held in person at the location listed on the agenda and virtually through the Zoom webinar application. Members of the public may provide public comments during the public hearing in person or virtually through the Zoom webinar, by following the instructions listed on the meeting agenda. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
The staff report will be available for public review three days prior to the meeting on the Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov.
Property owners may file a written protest of the proposed assessment may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk - Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than 11:00 a.m. on June 20, 2023, as described above.
Protests must identify the grounds for the protest, the person filing the protest, and the property owned by the person filing the protest. If prior to the close of the public hearing on June 20, 2023 the Town Clerk receives valid written protests that are not withdrawn from property owners responsible for more than 50 percent of the area of total amount of assessments to be levied against properties within the Benefit Zones, then the proposed assessment may either be reduced by the action of the Town Council or upheld by the Town Council if the assessment is no higher than in any previous year.
Interested persons may contact the Office of the Town Engineer, 41 Miles Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, (408) 399-5770 or email PPW@losgatosca.gov to receive additional information about the proposed assessment and this program. All interested persons will be heard at the public hearing on this matter.
All INTERESTED PERSONS are encouraged to appear at the Public Hearing and be heard. If anyone wishes to challenge the action on the above application in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or anyone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Deadline for all written correspondence is 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.
/s/ Wendy Wood, Town Clerk
Pub LG 06/09/23 & 06/16/23
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RESOLUTION 2023-019
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1--
BLACKWELL DRIVE BENEFIT ZONE,
AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone is generally located in Tract No. 8306, as generally shown in Part D hereto and generally consists of the following improvements:
Landscaping and appurtenances in the median island and the streetlights constructed as a part of Tract No. 8306, Blackwell Drive and National Avenue.
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in the District, the boundaries of the District and the benefit zones within the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that are equal to those levied and collected in Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, the proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Blackwell Drive Benefit Zone at a public hearing Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may attend and be heard. This hearing may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk – Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public hearing of June 20, 2023, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once in the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May 2023 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mayor Maria Ristow
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RESOLUTION 2023-020
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1--
KENNEDY MEADOWS BENEFIT ZONE,
AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone is generally located in Tract No. 8612, as generally shown in Part D hereto and generally consists of the following improvements:
The maintenance of trees, landscaping, irrigation systems, trail and streetlights within open space areas (Parcels A and B) and along Kennedy Court and Forrester Court, as shown on the approved improvement for Tract No. 8612, Los Gatos, California and the riparian and wetlands area described in the report by H. T. Harvey Associates, dated November 11, 1994.
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023 the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the district; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in the District, the boundaries of the District and the benefit zones within the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that equal to those levied and collected in Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, the proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1— Kennedy Meadows Benefit Zone at a public hearing Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may attend and be heard. This hearing may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk – Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public hearing of June 20, 2023, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once in the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May 2023 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mayor Maria Ristow
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RESOLUTION 2023-021
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1--
SANTA ROSA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE,
AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone is generally located in Tract No. 8400, as generally shown in Part D hereto and generally consists of the following improvements:
Open space and a maintained trail constructed as a part of Tract No. 8400, Santa Rosa Drive and Shannon Road.
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in the District, the boundaries of the District and the benefit zones within the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that are equal to those levied and collected in Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, the proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1-- Santa Rosa Heights Benefit Zone at a public hearing Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may attend and be heard. This hearing may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk – Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public hearing of June 20, 2023, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once
in the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be
mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May 2023 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mayor Maria Ristow
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RESOLUTION 2023-022
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1--
VASONA HEIGHTS BENEFIT ZONE,
AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Vasona Heights Benefit Zone is generally located in Tract No. 8280, as generally shown in Part D hereto and generally consists of the following improvements:
The maintenance of trees, landscaping, irrigation systems, trail, emergency access, and retaining wall within open space areas, as shown on the approved improvement for Tract No. 8280, Los Gatos, California.
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Vasona Heights Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in the District, the boundaries of the District and the benefit zones within the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that are equal to those levied and collected in Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, the proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Vasona Heights Benefit Zone at a public hearing Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may come and be heard. This hearing may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk – Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public hearing of June 20, 2023, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once in the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May 2023 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mayor Maria Ristow
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RESOLUTION 2023-023
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1--
HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE
AND TO SET PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING
THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Hillbrook Benefit Zone is generally located along Fairmead Lane and Hillbrook Drive, as generally shown in Part D hereto and generally consists of the following improvements:
Landscaping, turf, lighting and appurtenances on Assessor's Parcel Number
523-11-028, located at the southeast corner of Blossom Hill Road and Hillbrook Drive.
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Hillbrook Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in the District, the boundaries of the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that are equal to those levied and collected in Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, this proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1--Hillbrook Benefit Zone at a public hearing Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may come and be heard. This hearing may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk – Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public hearing of June 20, 2023, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once in the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May 2023 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mayor Maria Ristow
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RESOLUTION 2023-024
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2--
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE,
AND TO SET PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2--Gemini Court Benefit Zone is generally located in Tract No. 8439, as generally shown in Part D hereto and generally consists of the following improvements:
Landscaping and appurtenances in the landscape strips and the streetlights constructed as a part of Tract No. 8439, Gemini Court and Blossom Hill Road.
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the Town Council ordered the Town Engineer to prepare and file a report regarding Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2--Gemini Court Benefit Zone, regarding the improvements in the District and proposed assessment to support those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared and filed that report; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered and approved that report; and
WHEREAS, no substantial changes are proposed to be made in the improvements in the District; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report contains a detailed description of the improvements in the District, the boundaries of the District and the benefit zones within the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council intends to consider levying and collecting assessments upon the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District that are equal to those levied and collected in Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, the proposed assessment should be set for public hearing in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council will consider the levying and collection of assessment in Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 2--Gemini Court Benefit Zone at a public hearing Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, when all interested persons may come and be heard. This hearing may be continued from time to time.
2. Persons wishing to protest the levy and collection of assessments may do so by mailing the protest to the Town Clerk at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030; emailing to the Town Clerk – Clerk@LosGatosCA.gov, or attending the public hearing by teleconference and speaking. Any written protest must be received by the Town Clerk no later than the public hearing of June 20, 2023, as described above.
3. The Town Clerk is ordered to cause notice of the hearing to be published once in the Los Gatos Weekly Times at least 10 days before the public hearing.
4. The Town Clerk is further ordered to cause notice of the public hearing to be mailed to the owners of assessable lots and parcels within the district at least 10 days before the public hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May 2023 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mary Badame, Matthew Hudes, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mayor Maria Ristow
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None