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  2. Government

    1. About Los Gatos
    2. Town Services
      1. Police Services
    3. Elected Officials
      1. Town Council
      2. Town Council Meeting Schedule
        1. Town Council Meeting Schedule
          1. Town Council Meeting Schedule
            1. Town Council Meeting Schedule
      3. Town Council Subcommittees
      4. Town Council Policies
      5. Town Council Strategic Priorities FY 2015-2017
      6. Current Town Council Committee Appointments
      7. County, State, and Federal Representatives
    4. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      1. Application Process
      2. Commissioners' Handbook
      3. Arts and Culture Commission (ACC)
        1. Veterans Memorial
      4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
        1. Bicycle Improvement Projects
        2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
        3. Safe Routes to School
        4. Useful Links
      5. Building Board of Appeals (BOA)
      6. Community and Senior Services Commission (CSSC)
      7. General Plan Committee (GPC)
      8. Historic Preservation Committee (HPC)
      9. Library Board (LIB)
      10. Parks Commission
      11. Personnel Board
      12. Planning Commission (PC)
      13. Transportation and Parking Commission (T&P)
      14. Youth Commission
        1. About Us
        2. Agendas and Minutes
          1. Agendas
          2. Minutes
        3. The Youth Commission Amends Smoking Ordinance
        4. Get Involved
        5. Youth Friendly Business Program
        6. Contact/Locate Us
    5. Government Documents
      1. Town Budget
      2. Civic Center Master Plan
      3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
      4. Quarterly Budget Performance and Status Reports
      5. Quarterly Investment Reports
      6. Comprehensive Fee Schedule
      7. Comprehensive Fine Schedule
      8. Town Code
      9. General Plan
        1. General Plan Update
      10. Hillside Specific Plan
      11. Council Policy Manual
      12. Planning Documents
    6. Los Gatos Giving Program
    7. Town Archives
    8. GIS/Mapping Services
    9. Town Code
    10. Passport Services
    11. Public Information
    12. Town Meeting Schedule
      1. Council Meeting Schedule
      2. Official Town Roster
    13. Live and Archived Meeting Videos
    14. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Town Council Agenda & Minutes
      2. Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes
      3. Town Commission Agendas and Minutes
      4. Public Guide to Town Council Meetings
    15. Jobs
    16. Election & Voter Information
    17. Los Gatos Prepared
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  3. Living in Los Gatos

    1. About Los Gatos
    2. Town Departments and Services
      1. Animal Care & Control
      2. Community Development
        1. Planning
          1. General Plan & Zoning Information
            1. 2020 General Plan
            2. General Plan - Housing Element
            3. Zoning Information
          2. Planning Documents
          3. Applications & Information
          4. Permits & Fees
          5. Pending Planning Projects
          6. Committees & Commissions
            1. Town Council
            2. Conceptual Development
            3. Development Review Committee
            4. General Plan Committee
            5. Historic Preservation
              1. Historic Preservation Town Code
              2. Historic Districts
              3. Historic Resources
              4. Advantages to Historic Property Owners
              5. Historic Preservation Committee
              6. Approval Process
            6. Planning Commission
            7. Planned Development Study Committee
          7. North 40 Specific Plan Area
            1. North 40 FAQs
          8. Annexation Information
          9. Approved Conditional Use Permits
          10. Outside Agencies
          11. Look Up Property - Interactive GIS Map
          12. Locate/Contact Us
        2. Building
          1. Forms & Information
          2. Current Adopted Codes
          3. Inspection Request Information
          4. Permit Applications
          5. Work Exempt from Permits
          6. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
          7. Permit Fees
          8. Locate/Contact Us
          9. Monthly Issued Permits
        3. Code Compliance
          1. About Code Compliance
          2. Administrative Citings
          3. Code Complaint Form
            1. Code Complaint Form
          4. Approved Conditional Use Permits
          5. Leaf Blower Ordinance
          6. *NEW* Entertainment Policy
          7. Smoking Regulations
        4. Housing Programs
        5. FAQs
        6. Calendar
      3. Clerk Department
        1. Boards Commissions & Committees
        2. Current Appointee List/Roster
        3. Election and Voter Information
        4. Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
        5. File a Claim
        6. Legal Notices
        7. Public Records Requests
        8. Town Code
      4. Elected Officials
      5. Finance Department
        1. Town Budget
          1. FY 2015-16 Operating Budget
          2. FY 2015-16 Capital Budget
          3. FY 2016-17 Operating Budget
          4. FY 2016-17 Capital Budget
          5. Proposed FY 2017-2018 Operating Budget
          6. Proposed FY 2017-18 Capital Budget
        2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
        3. Quarterly Budget Performance and Status Reports
        4. Quarterly Investment Reports
          1. FY 2016-17
        5. Town Fee Schedule
          1. FY 2016-17 Fee Schedule
          2. FY 2016-17 Fine Schedule
        6. Business Tax and Licenses
        7. Locate/Contact Us
      6. Human Resources
        1. Employment
          1. Employment Opportunities
          2. Promotional Opportunities
          3. Employment Application
          4. Police Opportunities
          5. Internal Police Opportunities
        2. Salaries
          1. AFSCME
          2. Confidential
          3. Management
          4. POA
          5. TEA
          6. Temporary
        3. Benefits
          1. Benefit Summaries
          2. Employee Assistance Program
          3. Health Benefits
          4. Leave Requests
          5. Retirement
          6. Short/Long-term Disability
          7. Wellness
            1. Health & Fitness Clubs
        4. Job Descriptions
        5. Agreements & Compensation Plans
          1. AFSCME
          2. POA
          3. TEA
          4. Management
        6. Resource Center
          1. CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Reports
          2. Forms A-Z
          3. Payroll
          4. Policies
            1. Administrative Policies
            2. Personnel Rules & Regulations
            3. Personnel Board
          5. Safety & Worker's Comp.
            1. IIPP
            2. Worker's Compensation
          6. Training & Development
        7. Locate/Contact Us
        8. Report a Safety Concern
      7. Office of Town Manager
        1. About Town Manager
        2. Town Budget
        3. Public Information
        4. Economic Vitality
        5. Arts & Culture
          1. Art in the Council Chambers
          2. Music in the Park
            1. Schedule
            2. Prospective Sponsors
            3. Parking
            4. Bicycle Valet Service
            5. Growing Greener
          3. Arts and Culture Commission
          4. Public Art
          5. Arts Plan
        6. Community Grants
          1. Community Grant Programs
        7. Town Properties
        8. Locate/Contact Us
      8. Office of the Town Attorney
      9. Library Services
      10. Police Services
        1. The Department
          1. Department Welcome
          2. Department Background
            1. Administration
            2. Patrol
            3. Specialty Units & Teams
            4. Property & Evidence
            5. Investigations
            6. Records and Communications
          3. Commendation / Complaint Form
          4. Recruitment and Hiring
        2. Community Services
          1. Crime Related Info
            1. Sex Offenders
            2. Dept/Crime Stats
          2. Domestic Violence
          3. For Kids
            1. Internet Safety
            2. Traffic Safety
          4. Massage Therapy Regulations
          5. Online Reporting
            1. Abandoned Vehicle Complaint Form
            2. Report a Crime
            3. Report Graffiti
            4. Vacation Check
          6. Safe Routes to School
          7. Services & Outreach
            1. Los Gatos On Watch
            2. Resident Services
            3. Senior Wellness Check
            4. Tips for Parents
            5. School Resource Officer
            6. Neighborhood Watch
            7. Police Foundation
            8. Vacation Check
            9. Emergency Preparedness
            10. Graffiti Removal
            11. Animal Care & Control
            12. Special Events Permit
            13. Block Party Event Permit
            14. Youth & Teen Resources
              1. Youth Commission
              2. Youth Party Guidelines
              3. School Resource Officer
              4. Local Youth & Teen Agencies
              5. Youth Library Services
              6. Teen Library Services
              7. No Bust Party Flier
            15. Business Emergency Contact Form
            16. Police Department Patch Requests
            17. 2-1-1 Information
            18. Concealed Carry Permits (CCW)
          8. Victim Services
          9. Volunteer Services
            1. Boards, Commissions, Committees
            2. Community Unity
              1. Town Opportunities
              2. Community Ongoing Opportunities
              3. Special Event Opportunities
            3. Police Volunteer Opp.
            4. Los Gatos Shines
        3. Parking & Traffic
          1. Parking Citation Information
          2. Parking & Traffic
            1. Permit Parking Program
            2. Parking Maps
            3. Parking Citations
            4. Parking FAQ's
            5. Traffic Calming
          3. Neighborhood Parking Process
          4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
        4. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Alert SCC
          2. Business Emergency Contact Form
          3. CERT Emergency Management
            1. CERT Photo Gallery
          4. Commercial Alarm Permits
          5. Emergency Operations Plan
          6. Emergency Preparedness
          7. Fire Safety and Wildfire Preparedness
          8. Flood Evacuation Information
          9. Los Gatos Prepared
            1. Emergency Water Purification Instructions
            2. 72-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist
              1. Local Participating Businesses
            3. Pandemic Flu Preparedness Tips
            4. 10 Local Business Preparedness Tips
            5. 10 Emergency Preparedness Tips
            6. 10 Earthquake Preparedness Tips
            7. Family Communication Plan
            8. Family Reunion Plan
            9. Events & Partner Links
          10. Santa Clara County Fire Department
        5. How Do I
          1. FAQ's
          2. Locate/Contact Us
      11. Parks and Public Works
        1. Engineering Services
          1. Engineering Fees
          2. Encroachment Permits
          3. Grading and Drainage
          4. Other Permits
          5. Parcel Maps & Mapping
          6. GIS
          7. Stormwater Regulations
          8. Town Engineering Standards
          9. Annexation Information
          10. Pavement Condition Information
          11. Engineering Documents
          12. Project Information Sheets
          13. Counter Hours
        2. Capital Improvement Program
          1. Almond Grove Project
            1. Almond Grove Phase II
          2. Downtown Parking Garage
          3. Dittos Lane
          4. LED Streetlight Project
        3. Bid Results
        4. RFP/RFQ
        5. Streets
          1. Storm Water Runoff System
          2. Street Trees
        6. Trees
          1. Street Trees
          2. Private Trees
        7. Traffic
          1. Safe Routes to School
          2. On-Street Parking Restrictions
          3. Traffic Data
          4. Green Bike Lanes
        8. Park Services
          1. Off-Leash Info Page
          2. Parks Maintenance
          3. Parks Reservations
          4. Park Permits & Fees
          5. Parks & Trails Locations
            1. Open Space Trail Maps
            2. Bike, Parks, & Trails Map
        9. Environmental Services
          1. Our Services
            1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
            2. Solid Waste Management
            3. Recycling Services
              1. Community Garage Sale
              2. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
          2. Growing Greener Program
            1. Town Sustainability
            2. Residential Conservation
            3. Commercial Conservation
            4. Growing Greener Newsletter
            5. Events
            6. Resources
          3. News and Town Accomplishments
            1. Sustainability Plan
            2. U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
          4. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives
          5. Single-Use Carry-Out Bag Ordinance
          6. Polystyrene Foodware Ordinance
          7. Utility Box Art Program
          8. RFP for Farmers' Market
        10. Utility Information
        11. Volunteer Opportunities
          1. Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Program
          2. Adopt-A-Bench Program
          3. Adopt-A-Planter Program
        12. Town Events
          1. Spring into Green
          2. Keep Los Gatos Beautiful
          3. Music in the Park
          4. Red, White, & Blue Block Party
          5. 4th of July Symphony in the Park
          6. Screen on the Green
          7. Community Garage Sale
          8. Special Events Permit
        13. Locate/Contact Us
      12. Code Compliance
      13. Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
    3. Senior Services
    4. Public Safety
      1. County Fire Services
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Police Services
    5. Parks and Trails
    6. News and Information
    7. Los Gatos Giving Program
    8. Leadership Los Gatos
    9. Town Events
    10. Resident Services
      1. Animal Control
      2. Utilities
      3. Schools
      4. Post Office
      5. Trash / Recycling
      6. County & State Contacts
      7. Transportation
    11. Volunteer Services
    12. Youth & Teen Resources
    13. Recreation
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Starting A Business
      1. Business Licenses
    2. Locate in Los Gatos
      1. Business Districts
      2. Downtown & Neighborhood Centers
    3. Economic Profile
    4. Business Resources
      1. Meeting Facilities
    5. Commercial Alarm Permit Registration
    6. Youth Friendly Business Program
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  5. Visiting Los Gatos

    1. Getting Around Town
      1. Where To Park
    2. Shop Los Gatos
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  6. How Do I?

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business Licenses
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Parking Permit
    2. Contact
      1. Clerk Administrator
      2. Town Council
      3. Town Manager
      4. Code Compliance
      5. Community Development
      6. Finance Department (Business Licenses)
      7. Human Resources
      8. Parking & Traffic
      9. Police Services
      10. Parks and Public Works
        1. Drought 2014
      11. Staff Directory
    3. Dispose of...
      1. Trash, Recyclables and Hazardous Waste
    4. Learn About...
      1. Boards, Commissions & Committees
      2. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
      3. Emergency Preparedness
      4. Volunteer Opportunities (Parks & Public Works)
    5. Pay for...
      1. Parking Citation
    6. Report A...
      1. Code Enforcement Complaints
      2. General Comment, Concern or Suggestions
      3. Website Feedback
    7. Register for...
      1. Notify Me
    8. Rent or Reserve...
      1. Park Reservations
    9. Request a...
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Public Records Request
    10. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Building / Development Applications & Guides
      3. Los Gatos Discovery Map
      4. Financial Reports
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Job Descriptions & Salary Summaries
      7. GIS / Mapping Services
      8. Town Code
      9. Public Meeting Videos
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  7. Feature Links

    1. LGS Recreation
    2. Emergency Preparedness
    3. LG Goes Green
    4. GIS/Mapping Service
    5. Jobs
      1. Human Resources Department
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Police Recruitment and Hiring
    6. Los Gatos Library
    7. Police Department
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  8. Library Links

    1. Teen Reading Lists
    2. Books for Middle School Students
    3. Children's Programs
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  9. Police Links

    1. Connect With Us
    2. Press Releases
    3. Los Gatos on Watch
    4. Youth Commission
    5. Los Gatos Police Foundation
    6. Town of Los Gatos
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    1. About Los Gatos
    2. Town Departments and Services
    3. Town Budget
    4. Town Code
    5. Police Services
    6. Code Compliance
    7. Park Reservations
    8. Emergency Preparedness
    9. North 40 Specific Plan
    10. Jobs
    11. LGS Recreation
    12. FAQ's
    13. Interactive GIS Map
    14. Legal Notices
      1. RFP/RFQ
    15. RFP/RFQ
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    1. Administrative Citings
    2. Code Complaint Form
    3. Approved Conditional Use Permits
    4. Leaf Blower Ordinance
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    1. Youth Party Guidelines
    2. No Bust Flyer
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    1. LGLHistory
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    1. Adult Programs
    2. Book-Clubs
    3. Local History
    4. Poet Laureate
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    1. Town Council Meeting Schedule
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