City funds replace
As of a particular assembly on Feb. 10, Los Gatos might not have a funds deficit this fiscal yr.
City supervisor Chris Constantin knowledgeable the council a projected deficit of $3.1 million is now wanting like a surplus of $4.3 million, doubtlessly eliminating the city’s plan to make use of reserve funds to cowl any funds gaps. Employees factored in financial savings from staffing vacancies, excessive curiosity earnings and deferred upkeep. Constantin famous that these financial savings could also be impacted if the vacancies are stuffed or the city must repay extra time beyond regulation than anticipated.
“Historical past would say we undertaking deficits and finish with surpluses,” Constantin informed the council.
After some dialogue, the council amended its strategic priorities round homelessness and transportation, saying the city would “proceed to interact group service suppliers to satisfy the individualized and sophisticated wants of unhoused residents, whereas pursuing a extra coordinated regional method.”
That is in step with Mayor Rob Moore’s purpose to deal with homelessness in Los Gatos. On the assembly, he mentioned that there have been about 25 to 30 unhoused residents on the town. He proposed utilizing as much as $150,000 from the city’s opioid settlement funding to assist unhoused folks with substance use issues.
Relating to transportation, the council agreed to “pursue tangible bicycle and pedestrian enhancements and discover modern pilot options to mitigate site visitors congestion.”
Based mostly on residents’ feedback, the council additionally prioritized the set up of a public lavatory downtown.
Piano-wind chamber live performance
The Poulenc Trio will carry out at Los Gatos Excessive Faculty on Feb. 22.
The oboe, bassoon and piano ensemble has garnered worldwide recognition throughout its 20-year historical past. They’ve performed in 47 U.S. states and at worldwide music festivals just like the San Miguel de Allende Competition in Mexico and the White Nights Competition in Russia.
The live performance will happen at Los Gatos Excessive Faculty Theatre at 20 Excessive Faculty Court docket. Tickets are $5-$65 at lgcca.org.
