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June 28, 2022 Community Health and Senior Services Commission MeetingThe agenda and reports for the June 28, 2022 Community Health and Senior Services Commission meeting at 5:00 p.m. are available online. Among the items on the agenda, the Commission will consider a KCAT American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update, goals/tasks/activities update, annual Community Grant Commissioner reader/rate volunteers, the Commission schedule, and a staff liaison report.
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).
You can join the Zoom webinar at https://losgatoscagov.zoom.us/j/82700992894?pwd=OHBJYmZhaDliZm9CdElHUlNpdW44dz09 with password: 405702.
To join by phone, dial (636) 651-0002 or (877) 336-1829 (US Toll Free) using Conference Code 986172.
During the meeting: - When the Chair 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 Chair may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Council meeting.
If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to PublicComment@losgatosca.gov with the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non Agenda Item.” Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record. The Chair has the option to modify this action on items based on comments received.
For more information on this agenda or about Community Health and Senior Services meetings, please email CHSSC@losgatosca.gov.
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June 28, 2022 Policy Committee MeetingThe agenda and reports for the June 28, 2022 Policy Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. are available online. The Policy Committee will discuss potential modifications to Town Council Policy 2-11: Commission Appointments, Residency and Attendance Requirements, and Establishing a Quorum.
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 interested in providing oral comments real-time during the meeting, you must join the Zoom webinar at https://losgatosca-gov.zoom.us/j/82874553236?pwd=MWhqT3drOUp4ODZwV2VRdkhBR2NOdz09 with password: 434135.
To access the meeting by phone, dial (636) 651-0008 or (877) 336-1839 (US Toll Free) with conference code 969184.
During the meeting: - When the Chair 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 Chair may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Council meeting.
If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to PublicComment@losgatosca.gov with the subject line “Public Comment Item #__ ” (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “Verbal Communications – Non Agenda Item.” Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record. The Chair has the option to modify this action on items based on comments received.
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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June 28, 2022 Special Town Council MeetingThe agenda and reports for the June 28, 2022 Town Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. are available online. Among the items on the agenda, the Town Council will consider a lease agreement with an operator for the Los Gatos Theatre and a second amendment to the lease agreement with Los Gatos Museum Association.
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 two (2) 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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June 29, 2022 Highway 17 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Project Second Community MeetingPlease join the online community meeting for important project updates and to
provide input on the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Over the past months, the project team has conducted several pop-up events to raise awareness of the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project and to solicit feedback from the community. Continuing in this effort, the project team is hosting a second online community meeting on June 29 to present updated project cost estimates and continue the process of determining community preference for each bridge type. We hope you will be able to join us for this important meeting. Access the meeting and learn more on the project webpage at www.losgatosca.gov/2556/Hwy-17-Bicycle-Pedestrian-Overcrossing.
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Overnight Roadwork on Los Gatos Boulevard:
June 27 - July 2 & July 5 - 9Please be advised that the North 40's project contractor will be performing important roadwork overnight on northbound Los Gatos Boulevard between Lark Avenue and Walker Street on June 27 - July 2 and July 5 - 9, 2022. Working hours are from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Thank you for your patience while the work is in progress.
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Town Council to Continue Review of Draft 2040 General Plan on June 30, 2022The Town Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 30, at 7:00 p.m., via teleconference, to continue review of the Planning Commission's recommendations on the Draft 2040 General Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report.
Comments on the documents are welcome and can be sent to: GP2040@losgatosca.gov. On May 2, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Draft 2040 General Plan with modifications and recommended certification of the Final EIR. On June 20, 2022 the Council held a special meeting to begin review of the Planning Commission’s recommendations and the discussion will continue on June 30. For details on the June 30, 2022 Town Council meeting and the Planning Commission report materials, meeting minutes, and a summary of the Planning Commission recommendation, please visit www.LosGatos2040.com.
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Fourth of July Symphony in the ParkThe Town's annual Fourth of July Symphony in the Park event is back for 2022!
Join us on Monday, July 4 at Oak Meadow Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Independence Day! Fun for the whole family includes bounce houses, a giant slide, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, a beer and wine garden, and of course, the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad! A magic show will start at 11:30 a.m. followed by the San Jose Wind Symphony performance at 1:00 p.m. The event includes a Flag Raising Ceremony and an intermission program honoring our community's veterans. Ride your bike to the event and take advantage of the free bike valet brought to you by the Town's Complete Streets and Transportation Commission! More info at www.LosGatosCA.gov/4thofJuly.
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July 5, 2022 Adopt-A-Highway TrainingWant to help keep Los Gatos beautiful?! Join our upcoming Adopt-A-Highway training on Tuesday, July 5th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at 41 Miles Avenue and volunteer to pick up trash monthly and keep our Town entrances looking pristine! Please note training is mandatory to participate in Adopt-A-Highway cleanup events. RSVP with Marina Chislett at mchislet@losgatosca.gov or (408) 399-5778 regarding attendance for this training.
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Community PolicingThe 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 safety and gain an understanding of specific community concerns and create a positive, proactive policing method to meet the needs of the community.
The community policing programs include Coffee with a Cop, the Therapy Dog Program, a Community Police Academy, Walk with a Cop, and staff Support of Special Olympics activates. These engagements are identified on the lower portion of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Community Policing logo to promote these events throughout the year on the department website, social media, and other communications. These engagements are integral to build respect, community - police partnerships, and developing a better-informed vision of public safety needs and responses.
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is committed to enhancing community policing efforts through these specific engagement opportunities. Police presence and trust is fundamental to maintaining peaceful order to the community. It is the realization of public and police sharing a space in congruence, building relationships, with a focus on common goals. These community - police interactions help to bridge the gap and implement the LGMSPD mission to be a collaborative problem solvers.
For more information, please visit the Police Department's Community Policing webpage. We hope you can join some of the exciting upcoming events.
Coffee with a Cop: August 11
Join the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at Blvd Coffee (15525 Los Gatos Boulevard) from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 2022.
Community Police Academy: August 25 - October 27
The LGMS Community Police Academy is an opportunity for local community members to engage in an informative 10-week program designed to provide a transparent look into law enforcement, the legal process, and surrounding support services. The curriculum will be presented by Police Department personnel. More details to come.
Walk with a Cop (Now- Fall 2022)
The Walk with a Cop program allows for community members to meet uniformed officers in their neighborhood, a commercial business area, or Civic Center and walk for an hour. The link to apply can be found at https://www.losgatosca.gov/forms.aspx?FID=149
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Lane Closures on State Route 9 in Monte Sereno
June 15 - AugustThe 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 began 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-time traffic, click-on Caltrans QuickMap: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
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Social Host Ordinance - Useful InformationThe goal of the Social Host Ordinance is to educate and provide resources to the community about ways to deter underage drinking and to provide awareness that there are consequences for allowing such gatherings to occur.
What is a Social Host Ordinance?A Social Host Ordinance holds accountable the host of a gathering where underage drinking or drug use is allowed to occur. Anyone 18 years of age or older who hosts such gatherings may be subject to the ordinance and/or a fine. If the host of such gathering is 17 years old or younger, the parents of that minor may be held jointly responsible with their teen and subject to a fine, even if they were not present or aware of the gathering.
Why Are Social Host Ordinances Necessary?A social host ordinance reinforces the message that allowing underage drinking will not be tolerated in Los Gatos as it may cause dangerous and illegal situations involving minors.
In addition, a social host ordinance empowers parents, students, neighbors and concerned residents to seek help from law enforcement when there are youth suspected of underage drinking and/or illegal drug use on public or private property. The ordinance also provides law enforcement with a formal course of action to respond to calls associated with underage drinking.
Cost Recovery Fees for Underage Social GatheringsFees may be imposed on the host of a social host where underage drinking and/or drug use is allowed to occur. Fees may include the cost of providing public safety services such as police, fire, ambulance and other emergency services. Warning, education and/or fine may occur for first violation within a 12 month period. First Violation: $1,500 Second Violation: $3,000 Third or Subsequent Violation: $3,000 For more information visit www.losgatosca.gov/287/Youth-Commission or email Jrose@losgatosca.gov.
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Participate in the Housing Element Update, the Balancing Act tool is Now Available!The Balancing Act tool is a simulator for locating potential housing sites as part of the Town's Housing Element Update.
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Housing Element Update Property Owner Interest FormThe Town wants to hear from property owners who may be interested in future housing development.
If you are interested in considering a housing development at your site in the future, please complete the Property Interest Form on the Town's Housing Element Update website at www.EngageLosGatosHousing.com. It is not necessary to have a full proposal ready to fill out the form. Inclusion in the Town's Housing Sites Inventory list does not prevent the continuation of existing uses on the site, require that housing be constructed, or trigger reassessment of the property value. The Town of Los Gatos is in the process of updating its Housing Element of the General Plan. An inventory of land adequately zoned or planned to be zoned to accommodate the Town's fair share of housing is a requirement of a Housing Element.
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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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