Multicultural winter celebration

Requested waiver of the $696 Plaza Park permit fee and town co-sponsorship for the inclusive winter display.

Asked the council to agendize the multicultural winter celebration and said applicants are flexible on format.

Speaking for Congregation Shir Hadash and California Jewish Democrats, welcomed the inclusive celebration and asked for fee waiver and co-sponsorship.

Also for Congregation Shir Hadash, asked for fee waiver and co-sponsorship, noting Saratoga's long-running successful version.

A 35-year resident and former planning commissioner asked the council to agendize a weeklong multicultural winter festival like Saratoga's, reading Mayor Chuck Page's endorsement letter.

Speaking for the faith community and Congregation Shir Hadash, requested the display run November 30 through December 5, culminating in a December 5 celebration, noting it aligns with town goals and existing grant funding.

DEI Commission chair (speaking personally) asked the council to agendize the multicultural winter celebration, noting the town already awarded a community grant for it and that it was a DEI commission recommendation.

Members of Congregation Shir Hadash asked the council to agendize the multicultural winter display, citing Los Gatos's history of working against hate and wanting to hold the event in town rather than Saratoga.