August 11, 2022 Business License Modernization Special Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2022 via teleconference to consider a business license modernization ballot measure.

The community is invited to attend and comments may be emailed to BLModernization@losgatosca.gov.  The agenda and reports will be published no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting at www.LosGatosCA.gov/AgendasAndVideos.

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Adopted 2040 General Plan & FAQs Now Available!

On June 30, 2022, in accordance with State law (Gov. Code Section 65300), the Town Council voted to adopt the Draft 2040 General Plan with modifications after several public hearings at both the Planning Commission and Town Council.

This process is a responsibility of each planning agency and Council in California.

The adopted 2040 General Plan and an FAQ document are now available at www.LosGatos2040.com. An interactive version will be posted in the coming months.  

The adopt...

Public Art Survey

The Town of Los Gatos Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) is inviting community input on public art in Los Gatos.

Your responses will help the ACC make future decisions on the direction of public art (art experienced in public places) in Los Gatos. 

For more information and to take the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/l8nl7y5. 

Remote Town Meetings Continue

The Town is continuing remote Town Council, Board, Commission, and Committee meetings through at least mid-September.

Meetings remain remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the existing and ongoing Public Health Emergency at the State, County, and Town levels; the Santa Clara County Public Health Officer recommendation that public bodies meet remotely to the extent possibl...

Annual Street Repair and Resurfacing (Slurry Seal/Rubber Cape Seal)

The Town’s 2022 Street Repair and Resurfacing work continues to move forward on numerous Town roadways.

The Town’s contractor is currently completing crack sealing and asphalt spot repairs.  Next steps include the application of rubber chip seal and slurry seal, and the installation of permanent striping. Here is a general schedule for th...

Overnight Roadwork on Los Gatos Boulevard & Lark Avenue

The North 40 project’s contractor will be performing an overnight road resurfacing project on Los Gatos Boulevard (between Lark Ave and Burton Rd) and on Lark Avenue (from Los Gatos Blvd to Hwy 17 overcrossing) from August 1 - 5 and 8 - 10, 2022.

The permitted working hours are from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.   Thank you for your patience as this important work is completed. 

Beach Season (and Traffic) is Here

As the summer weather arrives, so too does the summer beach traffic. Since Highway 17 has limited capacity, many motorists attempt to save time by using alternate routes through Town and the mapping apps have not helped.

This has been an issue for decades and the Town has tried several approaches in recent years to try to minimize the impact to Los Gatos residents.  The Town is also encouraging residents and visitors to become part of the beach traffic solution b...

County of Santa Clara Launches 988 Phone Number Dedicated to Crisis Mental Health Services

Santa Clara County has launched a lifeline phone number for people to call in times of mental health or substance use crisis, with teams of trained counselors available 24/7 to offer support by phone or in-person, depending on the nature of the situation.

The lifeline – reached by dialing 9-8-8 – is the result of a push to make similar crisis and suicide prevention services available across the country starting July 16, 2022. The County of Santa Clara’s 988 operation includes ...

The Town is Now Accepting FY 22/23 Community Grant Applications!

Applications for FY 22/23 Community Grants are now open!

Ten awards of $7,500 will be available to non-profit organizations to support new programs and services that benefit the community. $70,000 will be divided based on previous year grant amounts to sustain the services of five long time partner non-profits ...

Los Gatos Music in the Park 2022

Music in the Park returns for the 2022 season!

Los Gatos Music in the Park is one of the premier summer events in the Town of Los Gatos. Since 1988, Music in the Park (MIP) has been a free public summer concert series held on Sunday afternoons, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on the Los Gatos Civic Ce...

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department’s Community Police Academy August 25 – October 27, 2022

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is proud to present its very first Community Police Academy.

This is an opportunity for local community members to participate in an informative 10-week program designed to provide an inside look at local law enforcement.  

During academy training, students will be introduced to a wide range of topics desig...

Community Policing - Upcoming Events

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is initiating specific events and programs throughout 2022 to enhance community policing.

Community Policing has been a long-standing framework for establishing trust, exchange of information and transparency, and a positive engagement between law enforcement and the community. Community policing is used to involve the community in public safe...

Lane Closures on State Route 9 in Monte Sereno: June 15 - August

The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will perform daytime closures at the intersection of State Route 9 and Austin Way, in the City of Monte Sereno in order to safely construct the Bike Safety Improvement Project.

Lane closures begin June 15 and are scheduled to be complete by August 2022. Lane closures will be northbound and southbound Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY. For real-...

FY 2021/22 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Maintenance Project

Spencon Construction, hired for the FY 2021/22 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Maintenance Project, will start field work on Monday, April 11, 2022.

The work includes installation of new curb ramps and removal/replacement of curb, gutter, sidewalks, and valley gutter.  In line with the Town’s standard practice, the contractor will be distributing notices to residents and businesses within the...

Housing Element Update

The Town of Los Gatos is in the process of updating its Housing Element of the General Plan and invites the public to participate in the process!

The Town's Housing Element is a strategic plan for housing the Town's present and future residents.   The Housing Element must contain effective polices and programs to implement the Town's housing goals. &...

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