HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 09-040RESOLUTION NO. 09--040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA APPROVING
SECURITY LIGHTING IN THE PARKER RANCH SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Parker Ranch Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions require the approval of
the City of Saratoga for any alteration to specified open space areas; and
WHEREAS, the Parker Ranch Homeowners Association (PRHA) has requested the City's
approval for installation of two motion activated flood lights in the Parker Ranch private open space
knoll area close to Vista Arroyo Court. The PRHA Board and all of the surrounding property owners
have approved the installation.
WHEREAS, the PRHA has documented numerous instances of substantial noise, littering, and
other illegal activities in the area.
WHEREAS, the PHRA has worked to improve security by installing signs and motion activated
flood lights along the street near the area but these efforts have not succeeded in substantially reducing
the improper use of the area.
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the request and report that the lights will improve safety
in the open space after dark, when many of the illegal activities occur.
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HEREBY RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Parker Ranch Homeowners Association is authorized to install two motion activated
flood lights in the Parker Ranch private open space knoll area close to Vista Arroyo
Court for a trial period of three (3) months from date of stallation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Saratoga, State of California, this 15 day of July
2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Susie Nagpal, Howard Miller, Jill Hunter,
Vice Mayor Kathleen King, Mayor Chuck Page
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Chuck Page, Mayor
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