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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2010 AGENDA ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: Community Development CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson
PREPARED BY: Michael Fossati DIRECTOR: John F. Livingstone, AICP
SUBJECT: Proposed City Participation in a West Valley College study of the Carlson
House
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct staff accordingly.
REPORT SUMMARY:
The Carlson House, located on the West Valley College (WVC) campus, is a historic asset for
both the college and the City of Saratoga. West Valley College held an initial workshop on April
28, 2010 with college representatives, City staff, and other interested parties to determine the
next steps regarding the future of the Carlson House. The result of this meeting was to further
study the potential opportunities and constraints of the property. At the August 10, 2010
Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting, the HPC recommended that the City of
Saratoga participate in an exploratory study concerning the future of the Carlson House.
The exploratory study will examine the concept of a joint-use facility with the West Valley-
Mission Community College District, City of Saratoga, Rotary Club of Saratoga, and other
community partners. The study will also access the viability of such a vision, develop a
preliminary business plan for funding, and identify operational space needs of the project.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
WVC has estimated that the study would cost approximately $47,000. If the City decides to
participate in the study of the Carlson House, it may be asked to assist with some of the costs
associated with the study, along with other organizations.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Depending on council’s direction, the City’s participation in the study of the Carlson House
could range from a direct and active position to a more indirect role.
FOLLOW UP ACTION:
As directed.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
This item was posted as a City Council agenda item and was included in the packet made
available on the City’s website in advance of the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is also
made available at the Saratoga Branch Library each Monday in advance of the Council meeting
and residents may subscribe to the agenda on-line by opting in at www.saratoga.ca.us. Notice of
this meeting was properly posted at City Hall and published in the Saratoga News.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agenda for Carlson House Opportunity Study Workshop – 4/28/2010
2. West Valley College Chancellor’s Recommendation – 8/3/2010