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October 23, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
The agenda and reports for the October 23, 2024 Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. are available online. Among the items on the agenda, the Planning Commission will consider a request for approval for subdivision of one lot into two lots and a General Plan amendment to change the land use designation of Parcel A from Public to Low Density Residential at 220 Belgatos Road. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on KCAT-15 television and/or online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/TownYouTube.
The Town welcomes public participation. For instructions regarding how to participate in the meeting, including the Zoom link, please see the meeting agenda. For additional details on providing comments, please visit the Town Public Guide to Town Planning Commission Meetings webpage.
For more information on this agenda or about Town Council meetings, please call (408) 354-6832 or send an email to the Planning Department. |
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Upcoming Board, Commission, and Committee Meetings
To view upcoming Town Board, Commission, and Committee meeting agendas, visit the Town's Agendas and Minutes webpage. Next week's scheduled meetings include: - October 22, 2024 Development Review Committee at 10:00 a.m.
- October 22, 2024 Policy Committee at 5:00 p.m.
- October 23, 2024 Historic Preservation Committee at 4:00 p.m.
- October 24, 2024 Community Health and Senior Services Commission at 5:00 p.m.
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PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Events in Los Gatos Mountains
PG&E has begun sending notifications and/or proactively shutting off power to customers in targeted areas in order to reduce wildfire risk.
This potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event may affect residents in the Los Gatos mountains (unincorporated Santa Clara County) starting Friday, October 18, around noon through Saturday evening, October 19, 2024. PG&E has opened a Community Resource Center at the Faith Lutheran Church at 16548 Ferris Avenue in Los Gatos. Community members are able to access electricity, use Wi-Fi services, and obtain snacks, water, blankets, and other items. Chairs and tables are provided. The facility has ADA accessible restrooms and hand washing stations. Security personnel is on-site. The duration and extent of the power outages will depend on the weather in each area, and not all customers will be affected for the entire period. PG&E initiates PSPS events when the fire-weather forecast is severe enough that people’s safety, lives, homes and businesses may be in danger of wildfires. Their overarching goal is to stop catastrophic wildfires by proactively turning off power in targeted areas when extreme weather threatens the electric grid.
For Public Safety Power Shutoff preparation tips, address look up, support and the latest updates, go to: www.pge.com/pspsupdates. |
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October 24, 2024 Community Development Department Early Counter Closure
The Town Community Development Department (CDD) public counter (includes Planning, Building, Code Compliance and Finance) will close at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024 for the day. The CDD counter will be open for in-person services from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. After 11:00 a.m., you may contact staff via email or phone using the Town’s staff directory at www.losgatosca.gov/directory. For in-person assistance from the Finance Department, you may visit the Clerk's Office counter (directly upstairs from the CDD counter) until 1:00 p.m. that day. |
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Shannon Road Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvement Project
The Town of Los Gatos has contracted Sposeto Engineering for the Shannon Road Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvement Project, which began in September 2024.
The project will add curb, gutter, sidewalk, planter strips and bike lanes on Shannon Road between Los Gatos Blvd and East La Chiquita Avenue. Phase 1: North side of Shannon Road (Cherry Blossom Lane to Los Gatos Blvd) begins with demolition and concrete work. PG&E will also be on-site relocating utility poles. After Phase 1 is complete, work will begin immediately on Phase 2. In Phase 2 similar work will be performed on the south side of Shannon Road. This project is part of Public Works Department’s efforts to improve safety and accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians. We appreciate your patience during construction and encourage you to stay informed by visiting the project website. |
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Trail Construction on Los Gatos Creek Trail at HWY 9
Construction along the Los Gatos Creek Trail near Highway 9, as part of the Town’s Los Gatos Creek Trailhead Connector to Highway 9 Project, is progressing well. Active construction is ongoing on both sides of Highway 9, with completion anticipated later this year. Current work includes: - Construction of bridge abutments on both sides of the creek has been completed.
- Completion of approximately 50% of the retaining wall on the south side of Highway 9.
- Excavation and shoring operations on the north side of Highway 9 are ongoing, along with the retaining wall construction for the access ramp from Highway 9 to the existing trail.
- Fabrication of the new bridge over Los Gatos Creek that will be placed south of Highway 9 began in August.
The trail will generally remain open during construction, but there may be occasional short delays to ensure safe access. Trail users are advised to exercise caution and anticipate potential delays when traveling through the construction area.
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Annual Street Paving Project: August Through October
The Town of Los Gatos has contracted O’Grady Paving for the annual street repair and resurfacing project, which began in August 2024.
The project will start with pavement repairs on streets identified for seal treatment in September, followed by grinding and resurfacing of streets slated for this year's improvements, scheduled for October. This project is part of Public Works Department’s efforts to make roadways within the community safer and more attractive. We appreciate your patience during construction and encourage you to stay informed about road closures and updates. For more information regarding the Town’s pavement program and to see if your street is on the list, please visit: https://www.losgatosca.gov/2244/Pavement-Management-Program.
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Hwy 17 Overnight Lane Closures
CalTrans will perform overnight lane closures on northbound Hwy 17 Monday through Friday between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. from Redwood Estates to Idylwild Road. The nightly lane closures will begin August 26 and last through mid October 2024.
The closures are needed to allow construction crews to safely perform work on concrete barriers. All work is weather dependent. Please drive with caution through the construction zone, leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. |
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The Town is hiring!
The Town is hiring for various positions including: - Associate or Senior Planner
- Police Communication Dispatcher
- Police Community Services Officer Intern
- Police Officer
For more information on both of these positions and to apply, visit the Town website at www.losgatosca.gov/1696/Employment. |
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Senate Bill 330 Development Applications
Senate Bill 330 expands or amends Sate legislation, including the Permit Streamlining Act and Housing Accountability Act, with the broad goals of facilitating increased production of new residential units, protecting existing units, and providing for an expedited review and approval process for housing development projects through submittal of a “preliminary application.” Information regarding the Town's Senate Bill 330 development process, as well as a comprehensive list of the Senate Bill 330 preliminary and formal development applications that the Town has received are available for public review online at the following link: www.LosGatosCA.gov/SB330. Persons with questions or wishing to provide public comments on a specific project may email them to Planning@losgatosca.gov. |
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NUMU Presents "Made of Memory" Beginning October 25, 2024
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) presents "Made of Memory," on view beginning October 25, 2024 through March 16, 2025.
This is an exhibition of five women artists who explore concepts of memory as it pertains to generational and cultural experience, immigration, and migration. Join NUMU for a free, public reception on Friday, October 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate the exhibition with refreshments. Through various media, the artists, Cynthia Brannvall, Dana Harris Seeger, Trinh Mai, Priyanka Rana, and Shirin Towfiq, explore their experience of inherited memories and unveil personal stories of family and heritage while inviting us all to consider the deeper themes that connect us with the past, and with each other. Engaging with culturally significant materials and symbolism, these works examine the vicarious nature of memory, and present implicit meanings carried in ancestral artifacts that are passed from one generation to the next. Each artist conveys the idea that we are all shaped not only by our personal experiences, but by those of past generations. For more information, visit www.NUMULosGatos.org. |
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Sign Up for AlertSCC
AlertSCC is Santa Clara County's official Emergency Alert System. Why sign up for AlertSCC? - Stay ahead of emergencies and protect yourself and your loved ones.
- Receive vital alerts directly to your device ensuring you're informed and prepared when it matters most.
- Your information in AlertSCC is confidential and secure, used only for alerting purposes.
How are alerts received?
- AlertSCC is free for everyone and easy to set up.
- Alerts are sent directly to your mobile device, landline, and/or email.
- You can decide how you want to receive alerts and set up alerts for loved ones.
Types of alerts include fire, earthquake, severe weather, public safety, and instructions during a disaster. Visit www.AlertSCC.org to sign up!
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Fire Season Is Year Round!
Now 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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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 an array of mental health services designed to de-escalate crisis situations.
The County’s new lifeline is designed to provide support for those experiencing emotional or mental health distress, including thoughts of suicide, fearfulness, or other mental health or substance use crises. Loved ones and others can also call 988 if they are concerned for someone else.
The lifeline will also serve as a connection point for County Behavioral Health Services and community-based organizations. The various onsite mobile response teams are made up of crisis clinicians and peer outreach specialists; services that both involve or do not involve law enforcement are available. The goals of 988 are de-escalation, stabilization, and referral to continued services.
County Behavioral Health Services staff are thoroughly trained on the new system, and the 988 line went live in a soft launch in May. The service is free, anonymous, and confidential, with no information shared unless in-person dispatch is required. Language interpretation is available in more than 200 languages. Calls to 988 are routed by area code; if the phone used does not have a 408, 650 or 669 area code, the Santa Clara County service can be accessed by calling 1-800-704-0900 and pressing 1. The same 800 number can be used for non-emergency calls to County Behavioral Health Services regarding general mental health and substance use treatment services information and referrals. |
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Lifesaving Information For Emergencies (L.I.F.E.) File
Emergencies 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 the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department 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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