Parklet Discussion at January 18 Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will be discussing the downtown semi-permanent parklet program at their next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom teleconference.

Topics to be considered include:

• Extension of K Rail parklets beyond January 31 to allow for construction to begin on semi-permanent parklets;
• Programming for public parklet areas; and
• Placemaking options for Grays Lane.

We hope the community can join us for ...

Cannabis Discussion at January 18 Town Council Meeting

Join us at the Town Council meeting on January 18 at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference to discuss & explore the potential for commercial cannabis in Los Gatos.

The meeting agenda, reports, and Zoom link will be available the Friday prior to the meeting at www.LosGatosCA.gov/AgendasandVideos. 

San Jose Water Project at Belgatos Park: January 12 - 22

San Jose Water will be restoring the access road to their Belgatos storage tanks from January 12 - 22, 2022.

The Belgatos access road from the bottom of Belgatos park to the storage tanks will be temporary closed during this time.

All trails leading to the access road will have signs regarding the temporary closure. Please use alternate routes accordingly. 

Belgatos Park will remain open during this project.

Request for Proposals: Transportation Impact Fee Study

The Town is requesting proposals from qualified firms to prepare a Transportation Impact Fee Study to develop a Transportation Impact Fee Program.

The recommended program will be presented to the Town Council for its consideration. If adopted, the Transportation Impact Fee Program will replace the Town’s current Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees.   

The deadline to submit pro...

Special Town Council Meeting - Strategic Priorities - January 25

The community is invited to attend the Strategic Priorities Special Town Council meeting, where the Council will consider ongoing and new Town priorities for the next two years.

The meeting will occur at 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2022 via teleconference. The agenda, report, and meeting Zoom link will be available the Friday prior to the meeting at www.LosGatosCA.gov/AgendasandVideos.

Request for Proposals: Business License Modernization Consulting Services

The Town seeks proposals from qualified firms for business license modernization consulting services.

Respondents will conduct a comprehensive study on the Town’s current business license tax ordinance and provide recommendations to the business license tax structure. 

For full details and to apply, please visit: www.LosGatosCA.gov/RFP.

A...

Housing Element Update Website

The Town is updating its Housing Element, the document that is a strategic plan for housing the Town’s present and future residents.

Check out the Town's Housing Element website for information regarding the process and online engagement opportunities at EngageLosGatosHousing.com.

Draft 2040 General Plan Available for Community Review and Feedback

There is still time to share your thoughts regarding the Draft 2040 General Plan!

Visit www.LosGatos2040.com and find the following:

• Newsletter with Key Proposed Changes
• Draft 2040 General Plan
• Draft 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report
• Community Meeting Recordings
• Comment Form

Some of the key proposed changes include:

• New Racial, So...

County Fire Launches New Product to Simplify Evacuations: Zonehaven - Attend a Free Webinar!

In the event of a wildfire or public safety emergency, fire department and law enforcement agencies will issue evacuation orders and other protective actions for impacted areas. Zonehaven is a web-based platform that provides real-time evacuation updates.

Zonehaven makes evacuations easy to understand, allowing you to determine evacuation status for your community, your neighborhood, and each individual address. The Santa Clara County Fire Department is offering a series of free webinars to learn more, cov...

See Something, Say Something!

Public safety is a top priority for the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department and we encourage all citizens to report when you see a crime or suspicious activity.

It is easy and confidential to report.

By phone: (408) 354-8600

Online: https://www.losgatosca.gov/602/Online-Reporting-and-Requests

By Email: Police@losgatosca.gov

Please remember that posting information on the Police Department's social media page...

Santa Clara County Mobile Crisis Response Team

The County Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is an important resource available to those having mental health emergencies.

This program bridges law enforcement and social services to address crisis situations.  The MCRT collaborates with law enforcement agencies in the County, including the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. The community can also reach out to...

Santa Clara County COVID-19 Vaccine Information

COVID-19 vaccination is a critical tool to bring the pandemic under control.

For information from Santa Clara County regarding COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.sccfreevax.org.

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