Town of Los Gatos

The hot temperatures will continue into the weekend through Sunday, October 6. Find a Cooling Center location, including the Los Gatos Library, online at https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H.  During this time, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is offering free rides to and from Santa Clara County Cooling Centers.  Heat impacts on our vulnerable community members are often more severe due to their age (children and elders) and conditions that make it harder for their bodies to regulate temperature (living and working outdoors, lack of access to air conditioning and adequate water). Stay hydrated! Drink water often – even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you are outside sweating for many hours, consider drinking an electrolyte-replacement beverage. Avoid sugary drinks, drinks with caffeine, and alcohol because they can dehydrate you. Stay cool! The best way to beat the heat is to stay in an air-conditioned space. If you don’t have an air conditioner at home, you can go to air-conditioned public spaces that are open to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Learn the warning signs of heat-related illness, and lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. If someone has a high body temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), is confused, has a fast pulse, or has a life-threatening heat reaction, call 911. Some people face a greater risk of heat-related illness than others. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include: 🌡Infants and young children  🌡People over 65 years of age or older  🌡People living with disabilities and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease  🌡Unhoused community members  🌡Outdoor workers or indoor workers without air conditioning  🌡Pregnant people  🌡Low-income with inadequate home cooling For more heat safety information, please visit https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H. 

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Town Parks and Public Works Department and Engineering Office phone lines will be temporarily unavailable on Monday, October 7, 2024 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All other Town Department phone lines, including Police Dispatch (9-1-1 and non-emergency), will NOT be affected and will function normally.   Parks and Public Works staff will be available via email at [email protected] and in person during regular public counter hours from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 41 Miles Avenue in Los Gatos. For inquiries regarding park reservations, please email [email protected]. You can also visit the Parks and Public Works Department online at www.LosGatosCA.gov/PPW.

It's hard to believe this shot is from over 80 years ago! The #tbtLG photo for today shows the intersection of Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street circa 1939. The tracks of the San Jose - Los Gatos Interurban Railway Company were removed in 1933. #LosGatosHistory #ThrowbackThursday 

The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning for Santa Clara County through Thursday, October 3 at 11:00 p.m. Find a Cooling Center location, including the Los Gatos Library, online at https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H. During this time, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is offering free rides to and from Santa Clara County Cooling Centers. There is a high risk for heat related illnesses during this event! Heat impacts on our vulnerable community members are often more severe due to their age (children and elders) and conditions that make it harder for their bodies to regulate temperature (living and working outdoors, lack of access to air conditioning and adequate water). Stay hydrated! Drink water often – even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you are outside sweating for many hours, consider drinking an electrolyte-replacement beverage. Avoid sugary drinks, drinks with caffeine, and alcohol because they can dehydrate you. Stay cool! The best way to beat the heat is to stay in an air-conditioned space. If you don’t have an air conditioner at home, you can go to air-conditioned public spaces that are open to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Learn the warning signs of heat-related illness, and lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. If someone has a high body temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), is confused, has a fast pulse, or has a life-threatening heat reaction, call 911. Some people face a greater risk of heat-related illness than others. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include:  • Infants and young children  • People over 65 years of age or older  • People living with disabilities and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease  • Unhoused community members  • Outdoor workers or indoor workers without air conditioning  • Pregnant people  • Low-income with inadequate home cooling For more heat safety information, please visit https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H. 

Senate Bill 330 expands or amends Sate legislation, including the Permit Streamlining Act and Housing Accountability Act, with the broad goals of facilitating increased production of new residential units, protecting existing units, and providing for an expedited review and approval process for housing development projects through submittal of a “preliminary application.” Information regarding the Town's Senate Bill 330 development process, as well as a comprehensive list of the Senate Bill 330 preliminary and formal development applications that the Town has received are available for public review online at the following link: www.LosGatosCA.gov/SB330. If you have questions or want to provide comments on a specific project, please email them to [email protected].

The Community Development Department has received a formal development application for 980 University Avenue requesting approval for construction of a multi-family residential development (68 units) under Senate Bill (SB) 330. All plans and application information concerning this matter are available for public review online by property address at the following link: https://lnkd.in/g9dPejWx. If you have questions or want to provide comments, please email them to [email protected]. This application was submitted as a development proposal for evaluation by the Town and no public hearings are scheduled at this time. Separate noticing will be sent prior to a public hearing. NOTE: The materials received at this time are the initial application submittal and may change over time as the Town conducts the required technical review. Depending on the applicable regulations, that review may be limited exclusively to the Town’s Objective Standards. Visit https://lnkd.in/gBB8TwPA to learn more about Objective Standards.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Santa Clara County through Wednesday, October 2 at 11:00 p.m. Find a Cooling Center location, including the Los Gatos Library, online at https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H. During this time, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is offering free rides to and from Santa Clara County Cooling Centers. There is a high risk for heat related illnesses during this event! Heat impacts on our vulnerable community members are often more severe due to their age (children and elders) and conditions that make it harder for their bodies to regulate temperature (living and working outdoors, lack of access to air conditioning and adequate water). Stay hydrated! Drink water often – even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you are outside sweating for many hours, consider drinking an electrolyte-replacement beverage. Avoid sugary drinks, drinks with caffeine, and alcohol because they can dehydrate you. Stay cool! The best way to beat the heat is to stay in an air-conditioned space. If you don’t have an air conditioner at home, you can go to air-conditioned public spaces that are open to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Learn the warning signs of heat-related illness, and lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. If someone has a high body temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), is confused, has a fast pulse, or has a life-threatening heat reaction, call 911. Some people face a greater risk of heat-related illness than others. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include:  • Infants and young children  • People over 65 years of age or older  • People living with disabilities and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease  • Unhoused community members  • Outdoor workers or indoor workers without air conditioning  • Pregnant people  • Low-income with inadequate home cooling For more heat safety information, please visit https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H. 

You can sign up to receive notifications when the Town receives Senate Bill (SB) 330 preliminary development applications or formal development applications for buildings that are three stories or taller. Step 1: Visit https://lnkd.in/gDeq6RJB and follow the instructions to sign up.  Step 2: Select the “Development Applications (3+ Stories)” List.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory effective Monday, September 30 at 11:00 a.m. through Wednesday, October 2 at 11:00 p.m. There is a high risk for heat related illnesses during this event, particularly Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Heat impacts on our vulnerable community members are often more severe due to their age (children and elders) and conditions that make it harder for their bodies to regulate temperature (living and working outdoors, lack of access to air conditioning and adequate water). Find a Cooling Center location, including the Los Gatos Library, online at https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H. Stay hydrated! Drink water often – even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you are outside sweating for many hours, consider drinking an electrolyte-replacement beverage. Avoid sugary drinks, drinks with caffeine, and alcohol because they can dehydrate you. Stay cool! The best way to beat the heat is to stay in an air-conditioned space. If you don’t have an air conditioner at home, you can go to air-conditioned public spaces that are open to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Learn the warning signs of heat-related illness, and lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. If someone has a high body temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), is confused, has a fast pulse, or has a life-threatening heat reaction, call 911. Some people face a greater risk of heat-related illness than others. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include:  • Infants and young children  • People over 65 years of age or older  • People living with disabilities and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease  • Unhoused community members  • Outdoor workers or indoor workers without air conditioning  • Pregnant people  • Low-income with inadequate home cooling For more heat safety information, please visit https://lnkd.in/g4PA8H8H. 

The Town Planning Department is seeking a consultant to develop additional objective standards related to high-quality building design, architectural style, and height transitions. All new objective design standards should also consider small, multi-family housing. Apply by October 27, 2024. Learn more at www.LosGatosCA.gov/RFP.