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HOUSING MEETING TAPS INTO PUBLIC’S CONCERNS
DOWNTOWN DINING SCENE EVOLVING WITH EUROPEAN FLAIR New establishments preparing to open in coming months
Los Gatos zeroing-in on where growth should happen
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The once-popular Le Boulanger has been sitting empty at the corner of Main Street and Montebello Way for nearly three years, but sometime this summer the black window coverings will come down and a new restaurant, the Parkside, will open for business. Right next door, at 9 Montebello Way, the Montebello Market is getting ready to open in a few weeks. “The Parkside and Montebello Market are going to flank Town Plaza,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Catherine Somers said. “It’s a cool
Community members got a sense of where the Town thinks residential development should sprout in the coming years, during an online meeting March 31. The digital forum gave residents an overview of how the “Housing Element” section of the General Plan will come together, and revealed the locations staff have highlighted as appropriate places for housing. Under the mandatory process, Los Gatos is required to plan for 1,993 new units of housing overall for the next eight years, and many of these are required to be in the price range of lower-income Californians. “We will be selecting sites where new housing will go,” said Ande Flower, principal planner at EMC Planning Group. “It’s important to note that the Town does not build the housing.” According to an informal poll taken during the meeting, nearly a quarter of participants
THROWING A PARTY Tony Loeffler, general manager of the Palms Restaurant, says he makes it
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When Capt. Derek Moye went over the military-style equipment the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department has in its arsenal, during the regularly scheduled Council meeting Tuesday, he emphasized none of it actually came from the Defense Department. This stood out to Councilmember Marico Sayoc, who wondered if he was required to specify this information. She learned it’s not a rule. “When people hear ‘military equipment’ they think we get equipment from the military,” Moye said, downplaying the nature of the items the force must disclose under a new State law.
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AB 481, authored by San Francisco Assemblymember David Chiu, was signed into law in September. It requires law enforcement agencies to get approval for its military-style tools through the adoption of an ordinance. Los Gatos’ force has items that fall into several of the categories outlined in the legislation: a robot, a drone, rifles and ammunition, noise flash diversionary devices, tear gas and munitions, and 40mm “less lethal” weapons and munitions. “It’s better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it,” he
said, invoking the specter of a Los Angeles shootout two-and-a-half decades ago where police had to borrow guns from a store, following a bank heist. According to Moye’s report, the police department has the following: one Robotex Avatar Tactical Robot, which cost $12,389.21; one Skydio 2 Pro unmanned aerial vehicle that cost $6,902.35; 44 AR-15 rifles that cost up to $3,000 annually, and thousands of cartridges of ammunition for them; two Aero Precision “308” sniper rifles that cost $5,362.80 (the annual repair bill for these is unknown), alongside long-range bullets; 50 Def Tech 11 GR mini NFDD “flashbang” Noise Flash Diversionary Devices, which cost $2,612.50 annually; 6 Def Tech handheld “tear gas” canisters, costing up to $450 annually; dozens of “sponge” bullets, some of which are loaded with chemical agents, and five Lewis Machine & Tool guns to shoot them (the “launchers” cost up to $5,000 annually). Moye said the items are necessary to decrease civilian casualties during police operations, and to de-escalate contentious encounters. The robot and the drone are used by the crisis response unit, he said. The “flashbang” and “tear gas” are used to “gain a tactical advantage,” he added. Vice Mayor Maria Ristow moved to introduce the ordinance that validates this equipment, noting she attended a virtual community meeting on the subject March 29. Councilmember Mary Badame seconded the motion. “Public safety is a high priority of mine and the town,” she said. Mayor Rob Rennie agreed. “—but also the safety of our officers,” he chimed in. “The equipment that we do have helps keep our officers safe.” No one spoke during the public comment period. According to Moye, the purpose of the ordinance is not to “weaponize” the force, but to add a new level of transparency. Rennie thanked him for the work he put into the report. “It was a very good presentation,” he said.
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Nearly 200 people gathered at Jewish Silicon Valley's Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Sunday evening, for an interfaith service. The Interfaith Unity Passover Seder was sponsored by the Interfaith Clergy Association of Los Gatos. The event—which commemorates the biblical story where the Angel of Death “passes over” houses marked with lamb’s blood, instead of killing the firstborn male inside—coincided with beginning of the Muslim Ramadan season and the Christian Easter period. “This was a very lovely event and a wonderful feeling stepping out of my ‘religious and cultural silos,’” said Folake Phillips, founder and executive director at AWỌ, an organization founded in response to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota at the hands of police. “Today was my first experience ever of a Jewish celebration—Jewish anything—so, thank you for helping me expand my worldview some more.” Mayor Rob Rennie, Vice Mayor Maria Ristow and Councilmember Marico Sayoc attended. Two Los Gatos High School students, Ariana Duckett and Maya Segev, gave an address. Michael Simbirsky from Palo Alto-based charity Nova Ukraine “received a standing ovation for his incredible and brave remarks about the devastation of war, and his gratitude from the support received from around the world,” said Danielle Patterson, a JSV spokesperson. The celebration welcomed attendees of the different faiths to experience the traditional Seder experience that originated with the Israelites of the Exodus era. This included symbolic foods, traditional Passover songs, and—of course—dinner. More than 30 local churches and organizations participated.
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EATING OUT The rise of outdoor dining in Los Gatos has opened up possibilities for
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new concept for the park and I think it shows we’re becoming a little more European, with outdoor cafes spilling out into parks and public spaces.” Montebello Market partner Jim Foley describes the hybrid fast-casual-market-deli as a “gourmet deli and market with an East Coast twist. We’ve got some cool East Coast/New Yorkstyle sandwiches planned for the main deli portion and we’ve got a whole breakfast/beverage program as well.” A to-go window will make it easy to grab ‘n go coffee and deli items, while the market items—things like olive oils, barbecue sauces and spices—will be indoors along with wine, beer and liquor. Somers thinks some of the changes coming to downtown represent a “new concept,” combining a market with a restaurant and high-end meals to go. That’s exactly what’s on the menu at Old Town’s new hotspot, Teleferic Barcelona, which features sit-down dining on one side and a Spanish-themed gourmet market. The Tasting House at 368 Village Lane also represents the new “combo” trend. Its website says, “The Tasting House isn’t a restaurant, nor is it a wine bar.” It is a place where customers can enjoy a glass of wine with a small plate and then shop for cheese, wine, chocolates and gifts. “They’ve been having some amazing music on weekends and people spill out into Village Lane,” Somers said. She’s also excited about a new French bistro that’s opening at 12 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
“The chef is from France and he sees a lot of potential in Los Gatos,” Somers said. “He was looking all over the Bay Area and Los Gatos reminded him of the ‘Parisian’ way.” She went on to say that interest in the Los Gatos dining scene has “made everybody step up their game. We’re seeing an evolving dining scene that started with outdoor dining, which opened up the possibility for different types of dining experiences.” Will the trend continue? “People are craving connections but they still want to feel safe,” Somers said. “I think one thing that’s appreciated is people like to be seen and be part of the scene, and when you’re sitting outside you can see your friends—horns are always honking. It’s bringing vitality and energy back to town.” Restaurants got a big boost last year when the town council offered $40,000 to help them build parklets; the money came from the town’s streetscape program and the American Rescue Plan Act. Parklets typically cost anywhere from $65,000 to $80,000, depending on engineering challenges at individual locations, Somers said. The goal is to be ready for the busy summer season. Which is why green fencing just went up along the Double D’s perimeter: they’re starting construction of an outdoor patio that is expected to be completed by late May or early June.
While Tuesday is frequently a day off for restaurant industry workers, April 5 was actually quite a hectic one for Tony Loeffler, general manager of the Palms Restaurant. The day’s schedule included deep cleaning in the kitchen, and manifesting an Easter buffet brunch—among myriad other tasks—at the historic Coggeshall Mansion on 115 N. Santa Cruz Ave. it calls home. “We’re pretty much dead-center in the heart of Los Gatos,” Loeffler said, reflecting on their prominent location in town that once housed a funeral home and a steakhouse. “Several generations of Los Gatans have their own memories of the old Victorian on North Santa Cruz.”
Several generations of Los Gatans have their own memories of the old Victorian on North Santa Cruz. The extent to which this fact was simply surface-level versus something deeper was tested during the coronavirus pandemic. The food and beverage world was upended as the virus spread and lockdowns began. Restaurants that were once an important gathering point for Silicon Valley diners were suddenly seen as potential sites of community transmission and could no longer host guests. But thanks to a partnership with World Central Kitchen, the Palms found a new purpose. It began preparing food for first re-
sponders, ultimately serving-up three meals per day to four hospitals, three times a week. The idea behind the chicken udon with vegetables, beef teriyaki and rice, and vegetarian cuisine for nurses, doctors and other health care workers was to provide meals that didn’t break the bank but were still wholesome, Loeffler explains. “It enabled me to keep the business afloat during this awkward and unprecedented time,” he said. “It was also a privilege to serve these guys. They’re the ones in constant contact with this germ.” He estimates they cooked-up 36,000 meals over six months, which the pandemic front-liners didn’t have to pay for. After management stints at the since-demolished Jack Rose Libation House, and the Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Loeffler was invited to help launch the Palms, which opened in 2018. The original concept was Hawaiian, but this was eventually tweaked to showcase food from all shores touched by the Pacific Ocean. “It can be any kind of protein or cooking style that falls into the Pacific Rim,” he said, remembering how many customers appeared for the launch. “We tried to contain it to the patio, and the main dining floor; and the next thing we knew we had to open up the deck; and then people wanted to go upstairs.” Now, the Palms is the place you go if you want to share a glass of wine with a date, chow down on some Chilean sea bass, or cut into the boneless kalbi beef steak. “We’re not pretentious,” he said. “We don’t try to be something that we’re really not.” The restaurant also invites live bands to the old mansion on Thursday nights to entertain patrons. “People ask me what’s my job,” he said. “Without being too corny, I tell people my job is to throw a party every single day of the week. And my job is to make sure that all of my guests that are at my party are having a good time.” Now that the pandemic appears to be waning, Loeffler says he hopes the phobia of being out in public will die off. “I’m looking forward to things becoming normal again,” he said. “I want people to feel safe coming out to eat and drink.” He says, whether you’re coming in to spend $20 or $200, you’re welcome in the space. “I think we all need that—a little bit of release,” he said. “Don’t be a stranger. Come by.”
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Lighting for Literacy celebrates 10 years Contributed
Project brings light to communities worldwide Ginger McDonald, Past Los Gatos Morning Rotary President
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The Los Gatos Morning Rotary (LGMR) paid tribute to the 10-year history of Lighting for Literacy (LFL) on March 23 at its 7:30am meeting. Rotarians, members of the United Methodist Church, LFL volunteers and co-founder Doug McNeil’s family attended. A decade ago, McNeil and Jess Salem volunteered to create a Rotary Earth Day for youth, a project to bring light to 20 percent of the world who live in the dark with no electricity. A simple solar lighting system was assembled and tested in the classroom by middle and high school students, which served as an initial introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Music (STEAM). LGMR President Trevor Schwartz introduced the speakers at the meeting as each covered a stage of the LFL journey.
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This year in the full circle of life for LFL, you see the ‘Silver Lining’ comes from hard times. Covid gave us all plenty of curve balls. Jessica Eastland, McNeil’s daughter, shared her father’s dream. “In recalling the first celebration of LFL, my dad and Jess Salem saw the idea catching fire,” Eastland said. “Both knew then it would be more than a one-day project. The project day was over, but the dream was not. As a teacher at McAuliffe School, our fourth and fifth grade students engaged in the project. It soon took hold.
MARKING A DECADE Rotarians, United Methodist Church members, Lighting for Literacy teachers, and friends and family gather at the McNeil's Los Gatos residence in recognition of LFL 10-year tribute. Many Santa Clara County schools, community and corporate projects got involved. United Methodist Church Los Gatos, The 49ers Foundation, Silicon Valley Education Foundation and several valley Rotary clubs and new partnerships evolved. “This year in the full circle of life for LFL, you see the ‘Silver Lining’ comes from hard times. Covid gave us all plenty of curve balls. Last year Dr. Pete Taylor and two other UMC volunteers drove to Mexico to deliver the units. What a joy it was as the youth of Colonet, Mexico stepped up and completed the installations. “Ten years later, LFL has 70 projects in 23 countries and 25 partners. I’ve often heard it said, ‘You don't need a plan. You just had to be present.’ “My dad and Jess didn’t have an LFL plan, but they stayed present as it grew. They spoke of good ideas into the world. Their belief to be a better future would ride out the trials and teachable elements. My dad and Jess wanted to solve a problem to bring light into the world. “On the way both were met with life-threatening illness. Jess was diagnosed with 4-stage cancer in 2011 and passed away in 2017. That same year, dad got Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). His life depends on life support systems. “My dad often says that the LFL passion and cause, had helped to sustain their lives. Bringing light into dark places, it helped them find a light
in their own lives. What beauty there is when you live a life of Service Above Self and when you live and love. Let us be inspired by Doug and Jeff. Let’s keep their torchlight for many years to come.” Additional speakers shared their LFL experience: • Kevin Kinsella, Fisher Middle School eighth grade science teacher • Dave Katra, Los Gatos resident, retired engineer and LGMR member, prepared the student instruction kits and taught students how to assemble and test the LFL units. • Gary Lord, retired CFO, spoke for Dr. Peter Taylor, who was out of
town. Taylor has led nine years of LFL installation in Colonet, Mexico, that provides light for 100 families. • Christina Enneking led global deployment to Collado, Nicaragua; Malawi, Africa; Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Takmachik Village, Leh District India. She showed a video of LFL highlights of the installs. • Joe Hamilton, past Rotary District Governor, joined Doug McNeil at the White House to receive former President Obama's Champion of Change Award. Doug McNeil’s parents Jim and Renee accepted the LGMR Humanitarian Award for Doug.
REMEMBERING DICK SPARRER A Celebration of Life will be held May 1 for Dick Sparrer, who passed away on Feb. 26. Friends who would like to attend are asked to email Natalie Sparrer for details at dickandnatalie@yahoo.com. Sparrer was a well-respected journalist, who loved youth sports. He was a 1967 Los Gatos High School graduate.
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LOS GATOS BASEBALL TEAM READY TO SURGE Jonathan Natividad
Wildcats take two from Los Altos to snap skid
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Three hits in an eight-inning game isn’t normally a recipe for success, but it was for the Los Gatos High baseball team on March 30 against Los Altos High. The Wildcats’ 3-2 win was exactly what they needed as it snapped a three-game league skid and gave hope they could find another gear to turn around their season. Los Gatos followed that game up with a 10-6 victory to sweep the two-game set from the Eagles on April 1. “Yes, I think so,” said coach Justin Oliver, when asked if the team could go on a run. “We beat a really good Carlmont team (on March 26) and I told our coaches I feel like it’s starting to turn the page. The team is getting closer in practice and I think they’re starting to feel the pressure and realize the season is slowly slipping away. So I’m proud of the guys for sticking with it in this game.” The Wildcats won the first game despite getting outhit, 8-3. Their best offense, in fact, was staying upright in the box as they received six free passes by getting hit by pitches. They also drew four walks. Los Gatos saved its best for last, scoring its first two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and the winning run in the last half of the eighth. Alejandro Quijada tripled with one out and Will Hansen reached on a fielder’s choice after Quijada easily beat a throw to third base on Hansen’s comebacker to the pitcher. Jaden Mena, the No. 9 batter in the lineup, followed with a floating liner that got by a drawn-in Los Altos first baseman. The second baseman fielded the ball and threw to home plate, but Quijada scored standing up to seal an unlikely victory. “That’s baseball and you love it in a way,” Oliver said. “It’s tough for Los Altos. They played very well, and we did not play very good. But our guys stuck
VERSATILE Wildcats junior Jake Boyd, seen here pitching against Leigh High on March 11, plays center field when he’s not on the bump. Boyd has been instrumental to the team’s success. with it, kept going and came away with a much-needed league win. We’ve shot ourselves in the foot over and over this season, and even today (made some mistakes that could’ve cost us the win). This is such a weird outcome of the game, but we’ll take it.” Wildcats starter Kaito Haake delivered another solid performance, allowing two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings. Oliver has used Haake in non-league games against some of the heavy hitters of the West Catholic League, including St. Francis, Serra and Valley Christian. “Kaito is the definition of a workhorse,” Oliver said. “We usually implode and lose behind him, but today our guys stuck with it. For Kaito, it’s good to be on the winning side this time.” Lefty Dylan Martinez pitched the final 11/3 innings, striking out two.
Martinez has a nice throwing motion and the results have followed after a somewhat tough start. “He was a little shaky with nerves at first, but he came in and locked down a spot,” Oliver said. “Every time we bring him in with bases loaded or two guys on, he’s done the job. He’s pitching with confidence, and that’s what you want. When we started tryouts, he was the guy that stood out the most, where you’re thinking, ‘This guy has something.’ He has absolutely stepped up his game.” As has center fielder Jake Boyd, who delivered a huge performance in the second game against Los Altos on April 1. Boyd had a three-run double in the Wildcats’ 10-6 win, evening their record to 3-3 in the ultra-competitive De Anza Division. In the first Los Altos contest, Boyd made a diving catch on a sinking liner in shallow
center in the first inning. “Jake Boyd in my opinion is the best center fielder in the CCS and one of the best that’s been here in a long time,” Oliver said. “He’s been unbelievable for us.” Shortstop Carter Johnstone had two hits in the second Los Altos game and has been an anchor defensively. He also delivered three hits, including two doubles and three RBI in a 9-6 loss to Mitty on April 2. “Carter and Jake have been the steady eddies of the defense,” Oliver said. Boyd can pitch, too, allowing zero earned runs in 42/3 innings against a potent Mitty team. Gavin Olesek has given the team some quality innings, Hansen has made an impact both on the mound and at the plate, and Nick Temple had two hits in the second Los Altos game, including a triple.
WILDCATS ON THE ATTACK Los Gatos competitive in ultra-tough SCVAL Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
Through the first six Santa Clara Valley Athletic League matches, Los Gatos High boys volleyball coach Brynja Thompson had never used the same lineup twice. With a 16-player roster and a couple of injuries early in the season, Thompson has mixed and matched as she said “we’re still figuring our groove.” One thing is certain: Thompson loves her team as they excel not just on the court, but off the court as well.
excellent job trusting him no matter where he is. They do an excellent job of distributing the offense to all the attackers which keeps him and all the others hitting at such a high efficiency.” Los Gatos uses a trio of setters in Devyn Nguyen, Sandis Bins and Charles Li. Nguyen was doing a lot of the setting against Cupertino, Bins has been remarkably consistent and Li has a versatile game that allows Thompson to put him in an attacking role like he was against the Pioneers. “Other times Charles could be setting or primarily blocking position or back row position,” Thompson said. Nguyen and Carter Mcenroe put on a solid block against Cupertino, and Brandon Demuro had some impressive kills taking quick sets in the middle. Jake Dewinter started at libero but switched to outside hitter in Game 3 and did well at both positions. Yuma Raux had a team-high three service aces and is capable of terminating
the ball against a big block. Nguyen, Li and Olcott all unleashed some huge swings, especially Olcott, who can do it all. Being that the Santa Clara Valley League is arguably the toughest boys volleyball league in the Central Coast Section, it’s going to be a dogfight for Los Gatos to make the playoffs. Mountain View is the cream of the crop but after that there’s a logjam for second place, with Lynbrook, Monta Vista and Cupertino with 4-2 records and Los Gatos just a game back at 3-3. The Wildcats took Mountain View to five games on March 18, highlighting their potential. The Cupertino game wasn’t their best showing, but a lot of that had to do with the Pioneers and their ability to play superb defense, pass more effectively and transition from defense to offense, resulting in winning the long rallies. Despite the loss, the Wildcats are poised to be a player in the ultra-competitive SCVAL. Jonathan Natividad
I’m very pleased with both groups. The boys have done a really good job of adapting and doing what their teammates ask of each other. That’s been a nice highlight.
other. That’s been a nice highlight. They do a really good job of putting in the effort on things that are brand new. They practice everything and they don’t know what’s coming out on game day.” The Wildcats, who entered the week at 3-3 in league play, know what they’re going to get from junior Alex Olcott, who had a team-high 10 kills in a three-game loss to Cupertino High on March 30. Olcott has some serious hops and half of his kills came from the back row. It’s a testament to Olcott that he can terminate the ball beyond the 10foot line and be efficient with it. “Alex Olcott is an awesome player,” Thompson said. “He jumps really high and plays the entire game which is what we ask him to do. We’re super lucky to have such a fantastic player and other teams know he’s there, but that’s no problem because he’s that good. “He’s extremely effective out of the back row and our setters do an
“Both programs are phenomenal with super well-rounded athletes,” Thompson said, referring to the Los Gatos girls volleyball team which she also coaches. “I’m very pleased with both groups. The boys have done a really good job of adapting and doing what their teammates ask of each
PRECISION Sandis Bins has been instrumental as one of the Los Gatos High boys volleyball team’s three setters. The Wildcats were 3-3 through the first six SCVAL matches.
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Support senior housing options in Los Gatos Gillian Verga, Contributor
On April 5, the Los Gatos Town Council considered whether to approve the Los Gatos Meadows rebuild, which would bring 174 units of senior housing online. As a 24-year Town resident who lives near the site, I believe that the project is essential for providing badly needed housing options for our seniors. It is no secret that our region faces a severe housing shortage. This shortage is especially acute for our seniors, who lack options that allow them to age gracefully in place. Seniors want homes that afford them the ability to live independently and remain connected to the world around them.
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I know that many of my neighbors may be concerned with the height and visibility of the project. To be clear: I get it.
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My mother is looking for a retirement home. If this project were completed, this is exactly the kind of community she would choose. It is close to me and my family and its close proximity to downtown, along with the innovative use of autonomous electric vehicles that will shuttle residents up and down the hill to Broadway, would allow her to remain part of the community. Residents can easily get coffee, stop by the Post Office, or enjoy a meal in town, all without having to get behind the wheel of a car.
Covia Communities, which owns and operates the property, has been a part of the Los Gatos community for more than 50 years. They closed the previous project with the intention of rebuilding due to concerns about fire safety and deteriorating building conditions. Since then, Covia has engaged the neighbors and the broader community to incorporate our feedback into the design of the project. They have listened and made changes based on the input given to them, including by reducing the massing of the project. I know that many of my neighbors may be concerned with the height and visibility of the project. To be clear: I get it. I live nearly adjacent to the property and can see the story poles from my living room window. But I understand that a rebuild of this senior facility has to meet today’s standards, which means taller buildings to accommodate larger units, as well as more green space and windows. Covia has designed a beautiful community which has a very minor impact on the surrounding neighborhood. When I think about the hundreds of seniors like my mom who would have a beautiful home at the Meadows if the rebuild is approved, it seems selfish to stop or delay this project just because my view will change a little. Seniors add so much to our community. They shop at our local stores, they volunteer for local non-profits, and they offer their hard-earned advice and wisdom to us all. Like all of us, they deserve a safe and nurturing place they can call home. As a community, we need to honor our seniors not just with our words, but through our actions. I hope the Los Gatos Town Council does the right thing and approves the project as quickly as possible, so seniors like my mother can have the home they have worked their entire lives to deserve. Gillian Verga is a 24-year resident of the Town of Los Gatos. She serves on the Los Gatos Complete Streets and Transportation Commission; her views are her own.
TOWN TARGETS AREAS FOR FUTURE HOUSING Housing, from page 1 were attending a public meeting for the first time, although just over onethird said they regularly contribute to such civic rendezvous. “This is a visionary, yet detailed, policy document,” Flower said. “It's only one chapter of the general plan.” If the Town doesn’t manage to get its Housing Element approved by authorities, it could lose out on needed funding, open itself up to lawsuits or even lose control of local development decisions, Flower noted. “We want to help bring the town to a place of compliance with the state,” he said. “Today, what we’re focused on is sites inventory.” Lee Robinson of Be the Diversity and Kristin Masters of Santa Cruz Nonviolent Communication gave attendees a breakdown of the difference between “equity” and “equality,” with a two-panel slide that depicted three people standing on boxes, trying to watch a ball game. These concepts, she explained, relate directly to the way the Town is pursuing housing options. “Who has access to the neighborhood, to the community, and who doesn’t,” Robinson said. “We’re thinking about who needs what, and that we’re providing for those needs.” Their next poll asked, “How much do you trust that your voice will be heard in this Housing Element process?” While 23% of respondents said they have full trust, 42% said they have some concerns, 26% said they have significant concerns, and 9% said they didn’t have any trust in the process at all. “That gets in my feelings,” Robinson said, reflecting on the “trust” aspect, before moving on to cover why the Town needs to plan for more housing. “We all want to be safe. We all want to be seen.” When asked if people had concerns about density, 13 people raised their virtual hand. “Thank you for letting us know one little snippet of what’s true for you,” Masters said. Flower commended the participants for their input. “We’re all in this together,” he said. “Now we’re going to talk about the nuts and bolts of the sites inventory.”
The areas targeted by Los Gatos are: Downtown District, North Santa Cruz Avenue District, Los Gatos Lodge District, Los Gatos Boulevard District, North 40 District, Lark Avenue District, Winchester Boulevard District, Pollard Road District, Union Avenue District, and Harwood Road District. The Downtown District features seven sites, including the post office site whose owner is mulling a mixeduse project. There are 28 sites in the Los Gatos Boulevard area. The North 40 District focuses on the 20 acres remaining in the North 40 specific plan. Winchester Boulevard District features four sites, including the Vasona Station Shopping Center. The Rinconada Shopping Center could be a future site of housing in the Pollard Road District, staff said. The complete list is available at engagelosgatoshousing.com. An attendee named Kristine asked in the chat box if the vacant property at Knowles and Capri drives could be considered for affordable housing. Lauren Hoerr of EMC Planning replied, saying this site has been included in the Winchester District. Multiple participants in the question and answer section of the forum said it will be important, when planning for the Pollard Road District, for staff to work with neighboring jurisdictions—in particular Campbell school officials—since the area is at the confluence of Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Campbell. Attendee Susan Burnett asked how many bedrooms the housing the Town is planning for will have. “How big are they supposed to be?” she said. “I’m trying to figure out how many people we’re talking about eventually.” Community Development Director Joel Paulson said, at the moment, Los Gatos’ ability to control this is limited. “The Town doesn’t regulate number of bedrooms,” he said. “We would hope it would be a variety of different housing types.” Staff said they’ll now be reaching out to property owners to gauge interest in development opportunities, but said they hadn’t already sent out the notifications.
POLICE BLOTTER
MARCH 27
• Callers reported a man was going door-to-door on Carril Court and later on El Rancho Avenue soliciting for the “Humane Society.”
• A man was arrested for being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia and obstructing an officer on Los Gatos Boulevard and Chirco Drive at 3:11am.
MARCH 31
• A man was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct on the first block of N. Santa Cruz Avenue at 2:03am.
• Someone broke a window of a business on Los Gatos Boulevard.
MARCH 28
• Minor injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed into a pole on Los Gatos Saratoga Road at 12:45am. • Someone stole mail on Camino Del Cerro. • Stolen vehicles were found on Via De Tesoros and on S. Santa Cruz Avenue. • A customer stole seven tickets from a business on Los Gatos Boulevard at 9:39pm.
MARCH 29
• Someone stole mail on Leewood Court. • A patient claimed they were physically assaulted by an employee on Terreno De Flores Lane at 2:19pm. • An unknown suspect stole a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked on Chirco Drive.
• A man walking on Los Gatos Boulevard and Chirco Drive was reported as suspicious because he was shining a flashlight at various houses at 8:26pm.
MARCH 30
• Someone smashed the window of a business on Winchester Boulevard and stole a laptop from inside.
• A woman was reportedly going in and out of a store on Los Gatos Boulevard yelling at customers and employees at 3:41pm. • A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on the 1400 block of Pollard Road at 8:33pm.
APRIL 1
• A man was arrested for disorderly conduct on the 500 block of Blossom Hill Road at 2:23am. • A man was arrested for vehicle theft and being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia on Highway 9 and Three Oaks Way at 11:30am. • A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Los Gatos Boulevard and Shannon Road at 11:39pm.
APRIL 2
• A man was arrested for driving with a suspended license on Los Gatos Boulevard at 8:59am. • A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on University Avenue and Pepper Tree Lane at 11:29pm. Another man was arrested for obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct. Information is compiled from public records released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
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• Two unknown suspects stole bottles of perfume on Blossom Hill Road at 8:17pm.
• A man walking on Belvue Drive and Harwood Road was reportedly “looking at houses” and went back to a “waiting construction truck” at 12:24pm.
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