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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 2018 Saratoga SourceTo reduce visual clutter in the community, the Saratoga City Council recently approved changes to regulations for temporary off-site signs in residential areas. Common off-site signs in Saratoga are real estate signs placed along streets directing people to open houses. The new rules only allow off-site signs on private property with permission from the owner. An owner may grant approval for one off-site sign to be placed in the front yard. The sign is limited to 2 sq. ft. in area and 3 ft. in height, and no balloons, ribbons, streamers, lighting, or other attention-getting devices can be attached to the sign. Signs cannot be placed on any area in the public right-of-way, which includes the median, street, travel lane, sidewalk, and landscaping/parking strip between a sidewalk and street. Realtors in the community have been informed of these new regulations. For more information, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/codecompliance. If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Code Compliance Officer at 408.868.1214 or enforcement@saratoga.ca.us January 2018 Connect with the City of Saratoga onCITY o f S ARATO GA CALIFO R N IA1956 Help Paint the City! The City of Saratoga needs your help to turn drab utility boxes into works of art. Saratoga artists were invited to submit conceptual artwork for 7 different utility box locations throughout the City. Now, Saratoga residents get to choose their favorite conceptual artwork for each location! Artwork that receives the most votes will be presented to the City Council on February 21 for approval. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us for a link to vote in the poll. Deputy Kristie A. Saucedo has been employed with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office since September 26, 2014. In addition to her patrol experience in the West Valley Patrol Division, Deputy Saucedo has also worked in the Courts Security Division and served as a Court Training Officer in that capacity. She is currently assigned to patrol in the City of Saratoga. Prior to being employed with the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Saucedo obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, East Bay. While maintaining a full-time academic schedule, she also worked full-time at a non-profit organization in Oakland. There, Deputy Saucedo was employed as a Housing/Education and Employment Specialist for people struggling with mental illness and substance abuse issues. Deputy Saucedo is very excited to be working in the City of Saratoga and looks forward to assisting the City and its citizens in any way possible. Meet Deputy Kristie A. Saucedo Temporary Off-Site Sign Regulations SOURCESaratoga Excellent Law Enforcement Service Recognized The Saratoga City Council recognized the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety for their excellent service to the residents of Saratoga. On December 8, their quick thinking and immediate response resulted in the arrest of 4 home burglary suspects. Visit www.facebook.com/cityofsaratoga to read the full story and view photos. New Year, New Library Hours! The Saratoga Library now opens earlier on Monday and Tuesday mornings as a direct response to customer feedback. You can enjoy all the library has to offer on Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Saratoga Library, visit www.sccl.org/Locations/Saratoga Winter Storm Preparation Flooding, fallen trees, power outages, and landslides are all possible outcomes of winter storms. It’s always best to prepare ahead of time. A free, 24-hour sandbag station is available right outside of the City’s Corporation Yard, 19700 Allendale Ave. For more information on how to prepare and who to contact if you encounter these hazards, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/WinterStorms Q: How do elections work in Saratoga? A: Happy New Year! This is an election year, and Saratoga voters will elect 3 members to the City Council, each for a 4-year term, in the General Election on November 6, 2018. Council Members are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis. To be eligible to run for office, candidates must be a resident and registered voter within the City of Saratoga. Nomination papers are issued by the City Clerk and must be filed with the City Clerk during the Nomination Period. The Nomination Period opens on July 16, 2018 and closes August 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The Nomination Petition requires at least 20 signatures from Saratoga voters to qualify as a candidate, no more than 30 signatures will be accepted. Candidate Forums will be held to help Saratoga voters learn more about the different candidates. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Registrar of Voters will post election results on its website at www.sccvote.org. For more information, contact the City Clerk at npimentel@saratoga.ca.us or 408.868.1294 Are you not a member of Nextdoor, or did you miss a post last month? Read about the recent trending topics right here! Sign up to receive updates from the City of Saratoga, other agencies, and your neighbors at www.nextdoor.com Quick Tip from Captain Rich Nora Pimentel is the City Clerk who administers local democratic processes such as elections, access to city records, and all legislative actions ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk acts as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act. To prevent vehicle theft, never leave your car running or the keys in the ignition when you’re away. Always lock your vehicle and roll up windows when parked. Park in the garage at home and in well-lit, busy areas when out. Use an alarm or mechanical locking device for further security. Keep track of crime in your area. Visit www.crimereports.com Be notified when emergencies happen in your area. Sign up at www.sccgov.org/sites/alertscc Nextdoor Digest To learn more about the City’s monthly newsletter, make comments, suggest story ideas, or just ask a question, contact Lauren Pettipiece at lpettipiece@saratoga.ca.us or 408.868.1275. You can also find the Saratoga Source online and sign up for email alerts at www.saratoga.ca.us/SaratogaSourceCITY o f S ARATO G A CALIFO R N IA1956 For information on Neighborhood Watch and tips on staying safe, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/ stayingsafe Ask Our Staff featuring Nora Pimentel Have a question? Send your question(s) to lpettipiece@saratoga.ca.us or call 408.868.1275. January 2018 Captain Rich Urena oversees the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office West Valley Division.