Update on Weekend Traffic Control Measures to Address Cut-Through Labor Day Beach Traffic

This weekend represents the culmination of efforts developed over the summer towards managing cut through traffic and is the last summer weekend of beach traffic.  The emphasis continues to revolve around mitigating  the effects of traffic while protecting the vibrancy of the downtown and the peacefulness of the neighborhoods.   

Efforts in place this weekend include adjustments to traffic signal timing, changes to the how the intersection at Main and Santa Cruz Avenues functions, and the use of advisory signage. The Highway 9 entrances to Tait and Massol Avenues will also be closed for the final time this summer and the Police Department will have additional officers on duty and will remain flexible to provide service where most needed. 

As new additions to the efforts this weekend, Caltrans will program messaging on their freeway signage and the Town will install portable message signs at freeway off ramps to encourage freeway traffic to remain on the freeway.  As the summer ends, Town staff will continue to look for long term solutions to manage cut through traffic.

Town of Los Gatos Office Closures

Town administrative offices will be closed, Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday and on Wednesday, September 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. for a Town-wide all staff meeting.

Town offices will reopen for regular business hours at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8 and 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9.

Volunteer to Serve on the Town's Boards, Commissions, and Committees!

Apply now to serve on a Los Gatos Town Advisory Body to make a lasting, positive difference in your community.  The Town of Los Gatos has opening for membership on the following:

• Arts and Culture Commission (3 openings)
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (1 opening)
• Building Board of Appeals (1 opening)
• Community & Senior Services Commission (3 openings)
• General Plan Committee (1 opening)
• Historic Preservation Committee (1 opening)
• Library Board (2 openings)
• Parks Commission (3 openings)
• Planning Commission (2 openings)
• Transportation & Parking Commission (2 openings)

Town-wide Phone System Updates

The Town will be updating its phone systems during the month of September.  Updates are scheduled to begin on September 9 and conclude on September 17.

Phones will be updated line by line, for as little customer interruption as possible.  While the Town does not anticipate any interruptions for customers contacting the Town, a list has been provided with alternate email contacts for each department. To email a department, please click on one of the links below: 

Parks and Public Works
Police Department Operations
Community Development
Town Manager's Office
Clerk
Finance
Human Resources
Police Department Headquarters
Engineering
Library

Thank you for your cooperation as the Town continues to improve service delivery.

Downtown Recycling Pilot Program

The Parks and Public Works Department will be implementing a Recycling Pilot Program within the next couple of weeks by installing 15 new blue recycling cans Downtown as the first phase in creating a consistent Downtown recycling program.

The new cans will be the same style as the Town’s current green waste cans and will be placed around Town Plaza and nearby locations. If the pilot program proves successful, the intention is to continue adding recycling cans Downtown towards achieving a balance of 50% recycling cans and 50% trash cans.

For questions about this program or to provide feedback, please contact (408) 399-5770 or email ppw@losgatosca.gov

Water Saving Distribution Center

The Town has partnered with Santa Clara Valley Water District to offer a Water Savings Distribution Center at the Town’s Parks and Public Works Department located at 41 Miles Avenue.

Residents are able to pick up water savings fixtures which include bathroom faucet aerators, kitchen faucet aerators, shower timers, showerheads, buckets and lawn signs between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Rebate program information and water saving tips pamphlets are also available.

For more information please visit the Water Distribution web page, call (408) 399-5770 or email ppw@losgatosca.gov.

Request for Qualifications to Serve as a Consulting Arborist for the Town of Los Gatos

The Town of Los Gatos is seeking a certified arborist to review tree impacts relative to development proposals, prepare arborist reports and provide peer review of arborist reports submitted by applicants.

Three copies of your qualifications should be submitted to the Community Development Department, and must be received by Friday, September 11, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.

To view the RFQ, click here.