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Weekly summary for Los Gatos
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Los Gatos, the Town Council focused on updating objective standards related to development and zoning during a study session held on March 17, 2026. This session is part of ongoing efforts to clarify and refine land use regulations affecting density and upzoning in the city. Recent council meetings also addressed several related agenda items, including the approval of a zone change and parcel map for Greenridge Ter-La Terra, and the final map approval for a project at 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. These actions reflect active local engagement with land use and development processes. Key recent actions in Los Gatos: - March 17: Town Council study session on Objective Standards Update for zoning and development. - March 4: Adoption of Greenridge Ter-La Terra Planned Development modification, lot line adjustment, and zone change. - March 4: Final map approval for 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road project. - Ongoing review and discussion of meeting minute formats and DEI Commission work plan. What to watch: Further updates and decisions on objective standards and zoning regulations are expected as the Town Council continues refining development policies.

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Agenda item: Robert Jonsen, Sheriff, traveled to Carlsbad to attend the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Organizational Wellness Promotional Video Development on October 7 through 9, 2025, and POST Organizational Wellness Video Production Meetings on December 15 through 16, 2025.. Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee recently discussed this issue.
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on Report out from each breakout group (10 minutes) Staff from the Cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Oakland provided... and Adjou…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on AB 939 required each County to develop and periodically update . a County Integrated Wast� Management Plan and to... and Followin…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
3/25/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-03-25 meeting centered on Receive report from the Roads and Airports Department relating to the Circulation and Mobility Element Update to the... and Appro…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryTown Council
3/18/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Los Gatos Town Council - Regular Meeting
Los Gatos Town Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-03-17 meeting centered on TC/PC Study Session - Objective Standards Update. - TC/PC Study Session - Objective Standards Update: Section: OTHER BUSINESS Timestamp: 00:06:35…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
3/17/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
The 2026-03-17 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting centered on Receive annual report from the Office of Supportive Housing relating to Housing and Community Development programs and Receive report from the R…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
3/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)'s 2026-03-16 meeting centered on The time-only extension of 2 years is needed to allow Consultant to continue providing support during the delivery... and Receive a…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
The 2026-03-10 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting centered on child-abuse treatment services agreement and Valley Healthcare equipment donation, with additional discussion on public health budget modificati…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
Meeting (2026-03-10 11:00 AM): Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:00 AM Santa Clara Valley Water District HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/84454…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryTown Council
3/4/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Los Gatos Town Council - Regular Meeting
Los Gatos Town Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-03-03 meeting centered on DEI Commission Work Plan and Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting, with additional discussion on Greenridge Ter-La…
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09
4: Implementation Committee receival of background on the history and development of the 2013 Technical Advisory Committee Memorandum of Agreement from staff
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Agenda item
2026-03-16
2026: Update The master plan was developed in multiple phases: Basis of Planning, System Evaluation, Alternatives Development, and Final Project Plan
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-10
21: the California Department of Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development Grant
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-17
6: status of Housing Element implementation, and potential Regional Housing Needs Allocation reform, and related legislative proposals
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Los Gatos Town Council - Regular Meeting
2026-03-04
4: DEI Commission Work Plan
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Robert Jonsen, Sheriff, traveled to Carlsbad to attend the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Organizational Wellness Promotional Video Development on October 7 through 9, 2025, and POST Organizational Wellness Video Production Meetings on December 15 through 16, 2025
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09
4.e: Support the siting and development of organic waste processing facilities in suitable locations
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-03-25
10: activities of the Department of Planning and Development, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors
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