Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Los Gatos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues with medium priority
Protected tree removal, 16401 Kennedy Road
A resident is challenging the approved removal of a large protected tree on Kennedy Road. The hearing will weigh the tree's significance against the Director's approval.
76-foot wireless tower at 42 Miles Avenue
A 76-foot cell tower is proposed on PG&E-owned land on Miles Avenue, near multi-family zoning. The Commission will decide whether the conditional use permit is warranted.
$1.16 Million Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Contract
The Bear Electrical Solutions contract grew to $1.16 million to add Holiday Plaza tree and downtown tree-wrap lighting. Resident Gus Who calculated roughly $7,075 per tree and called for competitive bidding or a community alternative.
Electronic pet fences in the Los Gatos hillsides
Hillside pet owners are caught in a code contradiction: dogs must be behind six-foot fences, but hillside fences must be short and wildlife-friendly. The council unanimously told staff to draft an ordinance allowing invisible fences on hillside and one-acre-plus properties — a resident has been cited $100 for using one.
Creekside Park soccer field and GMAX testing concerns
Los Gatos United Soccer Club, serving 3,000 kids, says losing Creekside Sports Park has been 'brutal,' and asks the town to help restore the field, which also serves adult players and homeschool PE programs.
Multicultural winter celebration proposal
Community groups, including Congregation Shir Hadash, asked the town to waive a $696 permit fee and co-sponsor an inclusive holiday display in Plaza Park. Council members split over church-state concerns about religious symbols in town-sponsored events, and sent staff back for options.