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April 5, 2022 Town Council MeetingThe agenda and reports for the April 5, 2022 Town Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. are available online. Among the items on the agenda, the Town Council will consider:
- An Ordinance amending the Town Code regulating food service ware by food facilities to align with new State laws;
- An employment agreement with Gabrielle Whelan for appointment to Town Attorney;
- An Ordinance approving a Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy pursuant to Assembly Bill 481;
- Fiscal analysis of the Draft 2040 General Plan;
- An appeal of a Planning Commission decision approving a request for demolition and re-build of a single-family residence to exceed floor area ratio standards with reduced front and side yard setbacks at 118 Olive Street; and
- A request for approval of a Planned Development for construction of a senior living community, removal of large protected trees, and a grading permit at 110 Wood Road.
This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, in response to the state of emergency relating to COVID-19 and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.). Consistent with AB 361 and Town of Los Gatos Resolution 2021-044 this meeting will not be physically open to the public and the Council and/or Commissioners will be teleconferencing from remote locations. Members of the public can only participate in the meeting by joining the Zoom webinar (log in information provided below). If you are not interested in providing oral comments in real-time during the meeting, you can view the live stream of the meeting on television (Comcast Channel 15) and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
To provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting:- When the Mayor announces the item for which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are participating by phone on the Zoom app, press *9 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand. If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand.
When called to speak, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Mayor may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Town Council meeting.If you wish to speak to an item or items on the Consent Calendar, please state which item number(s) you are commenting on at the beginning of your time.
If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to PublicComment@losgatosca.gov the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non Agenda Item.” Comments received by 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record.
For more information on this agenda or about Town Council meetings, please call 408-354-6832 or send an email to the Town Manager's office.
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April 6, 2022 Special Town Council Meeting - Joint Study Session with Planning Commission and Housing Element Advisory BoardThe agenda and reports for the April 6, 2022 Special Town Council Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission and Housing Element Advisory Board at 6:00 p.m. are available online.
The study session will cover the nuts and bolts of affordable housing. There will be an expert panel, moderated by West Valley Community Services Executive Director Josh Selo, to review recent housing requirements and explain the financial requirements for building affordable housing. Panelists include Barbara Kautz (Goldfarb Lipman Attorneys), Don Caprobres and Wendi Baker (Harmonie Park Development), Andrea Osgood (Eden Housing), and Chris Neale (The Core Companies). This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, in response to the state of emergency relating to COVID-19 and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.). Consistent with AB 361 and Town of Los Gatos Resolution 2021-044 this meeting will not be physically open to the public and the Council and/or Commissioners will be teleconferencing from remote locations. Members of the public can only participate in the meeting by joining the Zoom webinar (log in information provided below). If you are not interested in providing oral comments in real-time during the meeting, you can view the live stream of the meeting on television (Comcast Channel 15) and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
To provide oral comments in real-time during the meeting:- When the Mayor announces the item for which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. If you are participating by phone on the Zoom app, press *9 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand. If you are participating by calling in, press #2 on your telephone keypad to raise your hand.
When called to speak, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Mayor may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Town Council meeting.If you wish to speak to an item or items on the Consent Calendar, please state which item number(s) you are commenting on at the beginning of your time.
If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to PublicComment@losgatosca.gov the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non Agenda Item.” Comments received by 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record.
For more information on this agenda or about Town Council meetings, please call 408-354-6832 or send an email to the Town Manager's office.
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Planning Commission to Review Draft 2040 General Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report April 13
On Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission will listen to public testimony and deliberate its recommendations on the Draft 2040 General Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to the Town Council via teleconference. The Town encourages the public to send in written comments via email to GP2040@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. For more information on the Draft 2040 General Plan and to access the meeting Zoom information, visit www.LosGatos2040.com.
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LGS Recreation Spring Break CampsSpring Break Camp registration is now open at LGS Recreation! Classes are April 11 through April 15 and feature clubhouse, youth enrichment, youth sports, aquatics, and more! Register today at bit.ly/3GBucKh.
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The Return of Music in the Park!The 2022 Los Gatos Music in the Park concert series is currently under production and sponsorship opportunities are now available. For information contact Neal Turley at (512) 917-3907.
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Wildfire Preparedness Webinars - April & MayThe Santa Clara County Fire Department is offering Wildfire Preparedness Webinars in April and May.
Community members may register for the following webinars at sccfd.eventbrite.com or by calling (408) 378-4010. Home Insurance: Roadmap to PreparednessMay 3 or May 17. 6:30 - 8:00pm.This webinar is presented in partnership with United Policyholders. Attendees will learn what consumers should know before and after a disaster, home insurance coverage and policy limits, understanding the fine print, what to do if you are "dropped" by your insurer, and how to save money in these unprecedented times. May 3: https://upmay32022.eventbrite.comMay 17: https://upmay1722.eventbrite.com Zonehaven: Know Your ZoneApril 26 or May 12. 6:30 - 7:30pm.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. Attendees will learn about the Zonehaven, alerting and notifications, how to evacuate safely, and standardized evacuation terminology. April 26: https://zonehavenapril22.eventbrite.comMay 12: https://zonehavemay22.eventbrite.com Home Ignition ZoneApril 28 or May 10. 6:30 - 8:30pm.Breakthrough research has shown that most homes destroyed by wildfire are first ignited by embers and small flames. Attendees will learn how to take steps to harden their Home Ignition Zone to better protect it from the threat of wildfire. The area closest to the home, the Immediate Zone (0' to 5'), is the area must vulnerable to embers and radiant heat. April 28: https://hizapril22.eventbrite.comMay 10: https://hizmay22.eventbrite.com For more online and in-person courses, search the safety and emergency preparedness classes at www.sccfd.eventbrite.com. You may also reach out to Jennifer Ceynowa, Community Risk Specialist II, at Jennifer.ceynowa@sccfd.org if you have any further questions about the wildfire preparedness program.
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Becoming an Inclusive CommunityVisit the Town's webpage, Becoming an Inclusive Community to find information about the Town's commitment to inclusivity, equity, justice, and diversity, including related Town Council actions, Council action on Police reforms, an overview of Police Department community policing, and a dedicated email for comments and inquiries regarding these important issues.
If you have concerns, experiences, questions, or ideas regarding how Los Gatos can be more welcoming for all, please let us know by sending an email to Community@losgatosca.gov.
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Fire Season Is Year RoundNow is the time to actively prepare for fire season and reduce your wildfire risk!
Start creating defensible space around your house by: trimming brush and removing weeds and low hanging tree limbs, organizing your Firewise community in creative non-gathering ways, or hardening your home.
For details, please visit the Santa Clara County Fire Department's website.
Below are additional steps you can take to be personally prepared for wildfire season: - Don’t be a source of ignition! Cease any risky activities like using outdoor machinery, barbecuing, improperly towing chains etc., as one less spark, one less wildfire!
- Pack your GO Bag Now.
- Agree on an Evacuation Plan for your family including pets. Where will you meet and how will you get there?
- Be ready to leave immediately if an order is issued.
- Sign up for emergency alerts with AlertSCC and Nixle.
Visit the Town's Be Wildfire Ready webpage for more information on how to be prepared and what you can do to help protect your home.
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Lifesaving Information For Emergencies (L.I.F.E.) FileEmergencies can happen when we least expect them to and many of the requests for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) happen within the home. The Town of Los Gatos is partnering with the Santa Clara County Fire Department to promote their new L.I.F.E. file program. The L.I.F.E. File is a simple tool individuals and families may use to assist emergency responders during a medical emergency. First Responders rely heavily upon the patient, and/or the patient’s family members, to provide information used to help in the treatment and care of the patient. However, there are times when the patient is unable to provide this information and family members may not be present or available to assist First Responders during a medical emergency. The L.I.F.E. File information includes past pertinent medical history, allergies to medications, medications currently prescribed to the patient, advanced medical directives and any additional information. The L.I.F.E. File pouch is a vinyl magnetic pouch that is placed in an easily seen location on the front or side of the refrigerator.
You may pick up L.I.F.E. Files from Town Hall and local fire stations. If you, or anyone you know, would like additional information on the L.I.F.E. File program please contact Jackie Rose, Community Outreach Coordinator at JRose@losgatosca.gov
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How can we help you if we can't reach you? While you have signed up to receive these weekly "What's New" emails, many of your neighbors may have remained in the dark because they did not receive current information from the Town. In addition to emergency communications, you may sign up for Town notifications regarding infrastructure projects in your neighborhood, Town events, meetings, and other topics of community interest.
Please encourage your friends and neighbors in Los Gatos to sign up for Town communications through "Notify Me" at: www.losgatosca.gov/notifyme. Type your email address in the box and select "sign in." From there, you can subscribe to the topics you wish and you are able to unsubscribe at any time.
If you need help, call the Town Manager's Office at (408) 354-6832 during business hours or email engage@losgatosca.gov with subject "Sign Me Up."
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