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Board adopts easement to Summerhill Homes and county fire for emergency access at Los Gatos High
Summary
The Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District board adopted Resolution 25/26‑09 to grant a reciprocal emergency‑vehicle access easement to Summerhill 50 LGSR LLC and the Santa Clara County Fire Department, with the developer paying $450,000 and the district $200,000 of the project cost, the board said.
The Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District Board of Trustees on Thursday adopted Resolution 25/26‑09, granting a reciprocal emergency‑vehicle access easement to Summerhill 50 LGSR LLC and the Santa Clara County Fire Department across a portion of the Los Gatos High campus.
Board counsel explained the district began the process with a resolution of intent and followed the notice and protest procedures in the California Education Code. Jared Brotman, representing Summerhill Homes, told trustees the easement will allow Summerhill’s contractors to construct an emergency access road and confirmed the grant is reciprocal: the company will provide access to the district at the same time it receives access to Summerhill property.
Trustees were told no formal protest petition was filed and that staff had corrected a misprint in the agenda about the cost split: Summerhill will pay the first $450,000 and the district the next $200,000, the presenters said; the backup documentation reflected the corrected figures. Student trustees voiced support before the board called for a roll‑call vote.
Trustee Singh moved to adopt the resolution and a second was provided; the clerk called the roll. The board recorded unanimous or required two‑thirds support, with President Bond, Vice President Hussain, Clerk Mortensen, Trustee Chen and Trustee Davies voting yes, and the resolution was adopted.
The board closed the public hearing after hearing from the Summerhill representative and receiving no in‑person or online protests. Next steps noted by staff include completing contractual documents and coordinating with county offices if a protest had arisen, per the education‑code process. The district said it will proceed with the project and the agreed cost‑sharing arrangement.
