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MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bernald called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m. in the Saratoga Prospect Center, Grace
Building, at 19848 Prospect Road in Saratoga, CA.
PRESENT: Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald, Vice Mayor Manny Cappello,
Council Members Howard Miller, Emily Lo
ABSENT: Council Member Rishi Kumar
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Nora Pimentel, City Clerk
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation & Facilities Director
Nicole Johnson, Planner II
Mainini Cabute, Administrative Analyst II
Dylan Davis, Recreation Coordinator
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS:
Heritage Preservation Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2018 Work Plan.
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission presented their proposed work plan and
priorities for 2018, including involvement in the Village Design Guidelines, increasing the
Heritage Resource Inventory, updating the Heritage Tree Inventory, placement of point of
interest markers, educational pamphlets, and Commissioner continuing education. The
Commission requested funding in the amount of $8,500 which would go towards two new point
of interest markers, existing point of interest markers (plaque funding in 2017) training and
membership and preservation month activities in May.
The City Council expressed support for the proposed work plan, priorities and funding request.
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Mayor Bernald called for a break at 5:53 p.m.
Mayor Bernald reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Library Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2018 Work Plan.
Members of the Saratoga Library Commission presented their proposed priorities and work plan
for 2018. This included supporting library events and programs, promoting library events and
programs, engaging in information sharing with library and public, collaborating with West
Valley College, and increasing the number of residents with library cards.
The City Council supported the Commission’s proposed work plan and encouraged the
Commission to further engage West Valley College on collaboration opportunities.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2018 Work Plan.
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented their proposed work plan and
priorities for 2018. These included building stronger community relations and gathering all
Saratoga residents by hosting events at City parks, building stronger community relations by
engaging community members in hosted events, dialogues, and activities by the City, and to
continue promoting a healthy lifestyle by informing residents about park and trail locations and
amenities.
The City Council thanked the Commission for its efforts and expressed support for the
Commission work plan.
Traffic Safety Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2018 Work Plan.
Members of the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) summarized efforts in 2017 and presented the
proposed work plan and priorities for 2018. This included continuing to investigate, review and
analyze traffic safety issues raised by the Community; promoting education to the Community
and Schools regarding traffic, bicycle and pedestrian safety, through public meetings and our
Traffic Deputy Unit; continuing to refine the TSC process to find ways to improve
communication to the public; establishing guidelines for Traffic Calming as needed; reviewing
projects on the Capital Improvement Project list and prioritize for funding; and working with the
Planning Commission to develop the Circulation Element.