April 9, 2019 Town Policy Committee Meeting

The agenda and reports for the April 9, 2019 Town Council Policy Committee meeting are available online. The Committee will discuss potential amendments to the Town's demolition regulations, potential amendments to the Town's Below Market Price regulations, and potential amendments to the Town's Agenda Format and Rules Policy regarding applicant and appellant presentation/rebuttal time limitations.
 
The public meeting will be held in the Town Council Chambers located at 110 E. Main Street.  The Town welcomes public input on any agenda item. The public is also welcome to provide verbal testimony at the meeting.

For more information on this agenda or about Town Council Policy Committee meetings, please call 408-354-6832 or send an email to the Town Manager's office.
 

April 10, 2019 Planning Commission

The agenda and reports for the April 10, 2018 Planning Commission meeting are available online. Among the topics the Planning Commission will consider are a modification to an approved Architecture and Site application requiring utilities to be placed underground on Monterey Avenue, approval for site improvements requiring a grading permit on Los Cerritos Drive, and potential amendments to Chapter 29 of the Town Code regarding fences, hedges, and walls in the hillside area.

Planning Commission meetings are held regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Town Council Chambers located at 110 E. Main Street. Commission meetings are broadcast live on KCAT-15. Live and archived videos are also available online.

To provide input on any Planning Commission agenda item, please visit the Public Guide to Town Council Meetings to learn more about how members of the public may submit comments via email, postal mail or hand-delivered prior to the Commission meeting at which the item will be considered. 

For more information on this agenda or about Planning Commission meetings, please call (408) 354-6874 or send an email to the Community Development Department to confirm meeting date, location and time. 
   
 

Spring into Green is April 14, 2019

Join us in celebrating Earth Day, Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month and environmental awareness. Come on down to Town Plaza Park on Sunday, April 14^th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and enjoy family friendly activities, a tree planting ceremony, live music, a donation drop-off center and more! Visit booths from over 20 organizations to learn about what they're doing to keep Los Gatos beautiful and what you can do to help. We also encourage you to be green and ride your bike to the event where you can take advantage of the free bike valet and complimentary helmet fittings brought to you by the Town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and LGMS Safe Routes to School. For more information visit, www.LosGatosCA.gov/SpringintoGreen
 

Volunteer Opportunity
Apply to Serve on a Town Board, Commission, or Committee

Adult Commissioner application deadline EXTENDED to:
Friday, June 7, 2019, 4:00 p.m.
Interviews are RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Tentatively scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m.

Adult Commissioner Opportunities:

1. Community and Senior Services Commission
2. Council Finance Committee
3. Library Board
4. Sales Tax Oversight Committee
5. Personnel Board
6. Transportation and Parking Commission

1. Youth Commission 

Apply online at:
www.LosGatosCA.gov/CommissionApplication
 
For more information contact the Clerk Department:
 Clerk@losgatosca.gov or (408) 354-6834

General Plan Update Background Report

The Public Review Draft of the Background Report for the General Plan update is complete.  This 425-page document includes a snapshot of the current conditions and trends in Los Gatos.  It also provides a detailed description of a wide range of topics within the Town, such as demographic and economic conditions, land use, public facilities, and environmental resources.

Find the Background Report online here: http://www.losgatos2040.com/documents.html
Engage in the process here: https://www.engage.losgatos2040.com/

Adopt-A-Highway Program

Staff is continuing the Adopt-A-Highway Program in 2019.  The program consists of monthly volunteer clean-up days at the Highway 17 exit 20B (Highway 9 - Los Gatos/Saratoga Road) on and off ramps.  Volunteers will meet at the Service Center on Miles Avenue, be issued all the appropriate safety equipment, and will be driven to circle ramps by a trained staff member.  In order to participate, new volunteers must attend one of the mandatory training sessions.  The next training sessions will take place at the Parks & Public Works Corporation Yard on Monday, April 8^th or Tuesday April 9^th at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  For questions and to sign up contact Marina Chislett at 408.399.5778 or mchislett@losgatosca.gov.
 

Neighborhood Watch & C.E.R.T Presentation

On Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department will host a presentation on the concept of combining Neighborhood Watch and C.E.R.T. resources as an amplified community preparedness approach and increased neighborhood awareness.  Come be a part of the LGMS Neighborhood Watch for your area and learn about the C.E.R.T. networking team approach.  Invite your neighbors and register to attend at   Eventbrite

Wildfire Preparedness Community Meetings 2019

The Santa Clara County Fire District in conjunction with local communities will be hosting a series of community wildfire preparedness meetings this spring.  These meetings will help reduce wildfire risk and better prepare your family and your home in the even of an emergency. For more information please visit www.sccfd.org.

Wednesday April 10
Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Thursday April 25
Rolling Hills Middle School
1585 More Avenue, Los Gatos
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Tuesday April 30
Pavilion @ Redwood Estates
21450 Madrone Drive, Los Gatos
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Wednesday May 8
Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Tuesday May 14
Pavilion @ Redwood Estates
21450 Madrone Drive, Los Gatos
6:30 – 8:00 pm
 

Free Limited Parking Downtown on Weekends

On November 6, 2018 the Town Council modified parking restrictions to remove time limited parking from municipal parking lots on Saturdays.

As of December 3, 2018, downtown municipal lots have three hour time limits between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on Monday through Friday only, and Saturdays and Sundays will be excluded.

For more parking information, please click here: https://www.losgatosca.gov/159/Parking-Maps.

Sandbags Available for Los Gatos Residents 

With the wet weather upon us, we want to remind Los Gatos residents that free sandbags are available. You can fill your own sandbags on Miles Avenue near Balzer Little League Field. Sand, bags, and tools are available. There is a limit of 10. The Santa Clara Valley Water District provides sandbags at other locations. The locations and wet weather tips can be found here: https://www.valleywater.org/floodready/sandbags. You can reach the Parks and Public Works Department with questions at (408) 399-5770.
 

Disasters Don't Plan Ahead.
You Can.

MED-Project Program

The Police Department is participating in the County of Santa Clara MED-Project Program (Medication, Education, and Disposal), designed to encourage proper disposal of prescription medications. This is a free service fully funded by the MED-Project. Government facilities and private businesses (drug stores) within the County are receiving secured disposal bins for kiosk disposal of qualified medications. The bins are like US Postal Mailboxes and there is a disposal bin currently located in the Police Operations Building lobby.

Catch a R.Y.D.E.

Reach Your Destination Easily (RYDE) is a curb-to-curb transportation service for adults 55+ living in Los Gatos and the West Valley. Use RYDE for appointments, grocery shopping and doctor appointments. If you are 55 years and older you can schedule a ride by contacting the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) at (408) 892-9739 or tara@sassc.org.   If you’re interested in more RYDE information click here.
 
Also if you’re interested in becoming a RYDE volunteer driver click here for more information.
 

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 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
 

OpenCounter Zoning Portal

The Town of Los Gatos is pleased to bring the OpenCounter Zoning Portal to our prospective businesses!

Are you interested to receive notification of decisions coming before the Town Council?

One of the best ways to receive notification is by signing up for the Town’s “Notify Me” subscriptions.  For example, if you are interested in proposed new policies affecting properties in the Town, you are welcome to sign up for Town Council, Council Policy Committee, and Planning Commission.  You will receive notification and links to future agendas and reports. You can then monitor the activities of these groups and participate at your convenience.

To sign up for “Notify Me,” please visit: www.losgatosca.gov/list.aspx.  Type your email address in the box and select sign in.  From there, you can subscribe to the items that you want and you can always choose to unsubscribe from a list anytime.  Need help signing up?  Contact the Town Manager’s Office at 408-354-6832.

Stay connected with the Town of Los Gatos via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  With these platforms, stay updated with Town news including announcements, Council, Committee, and Commission meetings, events, photos, and more.  Additionally, connect and learn about Town services through each of the Town's department websites at www.losgatosca.gov.

Interested in Proposed Development in Town?

Visit the Town’s Pending Planning Projects site at: www.losgatosca.gov/2378/L.  From this site, you can search for planning applications by street name and address, or by clicking on the map option.  The information for projects includes a brief description, project planner, date filed, and status. Some projects include images/plans and other related documents for information only.