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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19
This meeting will be entirely by teleconference. All Council members and staff will only
participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being
conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N‐29‐20 suspending certain
teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide
the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued
operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Members of the public can view and participate in the Joint Meeting by:
1. Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83872519659 or App (Webinar ID
838 7251 9659) and raising their hand when directed by the Mayor to speak on an agenda
item; OR
2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID (838 7251 9659),
and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the
Mayor.
Members of the public can view and participate in the Regular Session of the meeting by:
1. Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82209797757 or App (Webinar ID
822 0979 7757) and raising their hand when directed by the Mayor to speak on an agenda
item; OR
2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID (822 0979 7757),
and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the
Mayor; OR
3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast
Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99), calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968,
entering the Webinar ID (822 0979 7757 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on
an agenda item when directed by the Mayor; OR
4. Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and
calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID (822 0979 7757),
and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the
Mayor. Please mute your computer or television before giving public comment.
The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person.
As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Council prior to the meeting
by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment prior to the start of the meeting. These
emails will be provided to the members of the Council and will become part of the official record
of the meeting.
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During the meeting the Mayor will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized
to offer public comment.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if
you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk
at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The
City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much
accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety.
6:00 P.M. JOINT MEETING
Members of the public can view and participate in the Joint Meeting by:
1. Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83872519659 or App (Webinar ID
838 7251 9659) and raising their hand when directed by the Mayor to speak on an agenda
item; OR
2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID (838 7251 9659),
and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the
Mayor.
Joint Meeting with Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
Members of the public can view and participate in the Regular Session of the meeting by:
1. Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82209797757 or App (Webinar ID
822 0979 7757) and raising their hand when directed by the Mayor to speak on an agenda
item; OR
2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID (822 0979 7757),
and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the
Mayor; OR
3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast
Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99), calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968,
entering the Webinar ID (822 0979 7757 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on
an agenda item when directed by the Mayor; OR
4. Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and
calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID (822 0979 7757),
and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the
Mayor. Please mute your computer or television before giving public comment.
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 12, 2021.
REPORT FROM JOINT MEETING
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters
not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action
on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Appointment of Parks & Recreation Commissioner and Traffic Safety Commissioner
Recommended Action:
Approve the resolution appointing 1 member to the Parks & Recreation Commission and
appointing 1 member to the Traffic Safety Commission and direct the City Clerk to administer
the Oath of Office.
Commendations for Science Fair Winners
Recommended Action:
Present commendations to the 2020 Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology
Championship Science Fair participants who live in Saratoga.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted
on in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council Member. Any member of the
public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request that the
Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are
limited to three (3) minutes.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the City Council minutes for the Special City Council Meeting on January 25,
2021 and the Regular City Council Meeting on February 3, 2021.
1.2. Review of Accounts Payable and Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles:
02/03/21 Period 8; 2/10/21 Period 8:
2. PUBLIC HEARING
None
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1. San Jose Water Company General Rate Case Application 21-01-003 Letter
Recommended Action:
Authorize submittal of letter from the City Council on San Jose Water Company General
Rate Case Application 21-01-003.
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3.2. Continental Circle Stabilization - Construction Observation Contract with Cotton,
Shires and Associates, Inc. and Budget Resolution
Recommended Action:
1.Approve construction observation contract with Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. (CSA)
for Continental Circle roadway stabilization, in the amount of $36,860, and authorize the
City Manager to execute the same.
2.Authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $3,686.
3.Approve a budget resolution to appropriate $75,000 from the Mt Eden Erosion Repair CIP
to complete the Continental Circle roadway stabilization construction.
3.3. City Council Term Limits
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report and provide direction to staff.
3.4. City Council Strategic Goals
Recommended Action:
Direct staff accordingly.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Yan Zhao
Association of Bay Area Governments
Cities Association of Santa Clara County-City Selection Committee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County-Legislative Action Committee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Council Finance Committee
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee
VTA State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board
West Valley Mayors & Managers
West Valley Sanitation District
Vice Mayor Tina Walia
Council Finance Committee
KSAR Community Access TV Board
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors
Saratoga Ministerial Association
Council Member Rishi Kumar
Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority
Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission
West Valley Clean Water Program Authority
West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority
Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Chamber of Commerce
Hakone Foundation Board
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Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Council Committee
Saratoga Public Art Committee
Sister City Organization
Council Member Mary-Lynne Bernald
Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee
Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable
Saratoga Public Art Committee
Saratoga Historical Foundation
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA
PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Debbie Bretschneider, CMC, City Clerk, for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing
agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on February 12,
2021 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's
website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 12th day of February 2021 at Saratoga, California.
Debbie Bretschneider, CMC, City Clerk
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials
distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials
distributed to the City Council by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City
Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Following removal of State and local shelter in place orders
these materials will be available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue, Saratoga, California.
In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in
this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as
soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable
accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety.
[28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]
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02/17 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with SASCC | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
03/03
03/17
5:00 p.m. Commission Interviews – Planning Commission & Heritage Preservation Commission |
6:00 p.m. Retreat Study Session on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget Prioritization Process
Review | 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Chamber of Commerce | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
03/30
03/31
6:00 p.m. Commission Work Plan Study Session with Heritage Preservation, Planning, Library,
Traffic Safety, and Parks & Recreation Commissions in Senior Center.
6:00 p.m. Study Session on CIP Budget
04/07 6:00 p.m. Study Session on Mayoral Rotation Policy | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
04/21
04/27
6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Planning Commission | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
6:00 p.m. Special Meeting – Study Session on Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget
05/04 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting – Commission Interviews – Youth Commission (time tentative)
05/05 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Montalvo Arts | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
05/19 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisor Joe Simitian | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
06/02 5:30 p.m. Joint Meeting with Saratoga Neighborhoods & Neighborhood Watch, Joan Pisani
Community Center, Multipurpose Room | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
06/16 5:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Santa Clara County Fire | 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Silicon Valley
Leadership Group | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
07/07 5:00 p.m. Closed Session | 6:00 p.m. Study Session on E-Communications Policy | 7:00 p.m. Regular
Session
07/21
Tentative -No Meeting - Recess
08/04 Tentative -No Meeting - Recess
08/18 5:00 p.m. Closed Session | 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Hakone Board | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
09/01 5:00 p.m. Commission Interviews – Library& Community Engagement Commission & Parks &
Recreation Commission | 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Historical Foundation | 7:00 p.m. Regular
Session
09/15 5:00 p.m. Study Session on Rules of Parliamentary Procedure | 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Youth
Commission | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
10/06
5:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Mountain Winery | 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Sheriff’s Office | 7:00
p.m. Regular Session
10/20 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with West Valley – Mission Community College District Board of Trustees |
7:00 p.m. Regular Session
11/03 5:30 p.m. Joint Meeting with Saratoga Schools | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
11/17 5:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation | 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with State
Senator Dave Cortese | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
12/01 5:00 p.m. Commission Interviews – Heritage Preservation Commission & Traffic Safety Commission
| 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Assembly Member Low | 7:00 p.m. City Council Reorganization |
Regular Session
12/15 6:00 p.m. Study Session on City Council Norms | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
CITY OF SARATOGA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2021