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Home My WebLink AboutSummer 1995 The Saratogan m-. . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ,`, . . � . � . : . : . � . . . .. . . . . -.'� . .� � �;_ � _ . : _ .. . � , .,. _, . �, � ;: � - -- - } - , � ,z , f _ I�,� p t____i�. ,<;:� , � � :' � . � TlY . . . ' ' " ' . �':�. _ . ' � . . . � _ _ ' t,. :� F �"b.e� .. , ;��,s � � r � • t> � 4'! i� • 9 � r � 1+�' t • - .....: � �';'. .... . � . . ` • , ' ' (, f,� �,,,. .-.. , ' ' -��`i�� .� �.«-� � � ,��l � � . ' h. � . . � . �� ' � . . . � _ . . . ' . �� 3 . . - . �• - r' _ � - .�..��a.*"-..� � . ' - . � �_..��` t _ . . �"" � �'�!jF� � �`s, , � � � � ._ e:'« ',�`�-�, Mixed Paper,Metads,�lasdics and More Added to Curbside Pick-up Proga�am � ' ' Sarato ans Take Advanta e of • �� ate P. 2 � .� � � ' ' . • Library N�ws p � �� Expanded Recycl�ng Options • Recreation/At�tivities � -� � 3 � Qaratoga residents are recycling in record numbers are also accepted, but must be placed in a clear plastic following a program expansion that went into ef- bag. And, you are now able to put large pieces of .� ��tpgd,News'Cx[�f17 p � ' fect m February.Prior to February 1,the average amount polystyrene packaging and large scrap metal next to the of yard waste collected was 533 tons per month. Since three recycling bins.The maximum per item is 40 pounds then it has averaged 807 tons per month. There has also and two feet in any dimension. � � � been a substantial increase in the curbside materials Protect�ng the collected as compared to the same time last year. Prior to The expanded recycling program is part of the City's February 1,collections averaged 260 tons per month and response to the state law AB939,requiring every munici- • after February 1,they have�averaged 400 tons per month. pality in California to reduce its waste stream to landfills Bay Begi n s at by 25% i❑ 1995, and 50% by the year 2000. Increased participation is cred- H o m e ited to the program expansion that Through the combined ef- " � _ rovides Sarato a residents.with forts of the Cit and its �� P g Y �,� additional recycling options. residents, the ex- i�° �$ Added to the list of acceptable panded recycling pro- �y now you are likely familiar ,¢�A. � `> ` items--magazines,phone books - grart'r is aheady well� witF►the efforts throughouf the "" and newspapers -- were junk on its way to achieving Bay Area to keep our creeks and the .,,�,�,._ Tnail,egg Cattons,milk and juiCe �,�±� ` many positive results San Francisco Bay clean of con- cartons, cereal boxes and paper �'�� •• for the community and the taminants from srorm water pollu- ! grocery bags. The items can be environment. The City esti- tion.In this issue ofThe Saratogan, -- 5�� °; placed all together in the yellow mates that implementation of you will find a very handy bro- �� < mixed-paper bin, eliminating the theexpandedrecyclingandresi- chure insert that has been devel-, �=� �` need to manually separate items. dential yard waste pragrams oped by the Santa Clara Valley , should result in a total��ivgrsion 1�lonpoint Source Pollution Control '. Additional recyclable items z-- - ' ' � rate of 40%within the next two years. Program and the City of Saratoga which outline,s � that were given the go-ahead simple "Home Maintenance Tips for a Cleaner Bay." foi placement in the blue bins � : If you would like more information are rigid-neck plastic bottles r on'what items you can and cannot Did you know,for example,that it is better for you to with numbers 1-7; milk and recycle,or would like to receive infor- wash your car on the lawn or an unpaved surface so that juice cartons;small scrap metal mation on common questions,•and an- the soapy water does not flow into a storm drain?Or that items and polystyrene pack-- . swers about recycling, please call you should always discharge pool or spa water to your aging. Packing ��;�' 354-2100. sanitary sewer system? - "peanuts" '� e These are j�st a few of the tips that are included in the � brochure which covers the Following home maintenance • activities:car washing and,repair;painting and furniture �'�' stripping;concrete masonry and asphalt repair;pool/spa � ''� +��m� �li'�9i��i�i � , �,,, y maintenance; lawn and garden care and pest control; s housecleaning and window washing; and, carpet and upholstery cleaning. Helpful phone numbers are also included for your use. � 1 You can help protect the aquatic environment by � following the tips in the brochure. Please keep the � brochure as a handy reference,share the information with _ � family members,and incorporate the tips into your home � maintenance activities. If you have any questions or _ , would like additional copies of the brochure, please ' � ��- � � �; ± contact the Public Works Department at 867-3438, ex- T�i� :Farmers A►re Caming to Saratoga� � tension 219. � On Saturday moming,June 10,tl�e first Saratoga Fatmers'Market will be - � r � . held at Blaitey Plaza.Offering tk�e freshestproduce straight.fFam local growers,° - - � the Fanners',Market will be held every Saturday,from 9:00�a:m.to 1:00 p.m., � } ` � �` � �,� ,. � :. - : �,� . ' � - throughout the summer growing season.Blaney Plaza is lo�tec�at the corner � �� of Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and Big Basin Way,across from the fire station. � � � �qp5 �' . . ° .� . Pool and spa water should be discharged or drained _ into your sanitary sewer system,which is the one that has _ ,,.� _��., , a cleanout cannection on your property. It is the same - � system that you are plumbed to for carrying away waste . � water from your bathroom and kitchen fixtures. This is City of Saratoga Bulk Race separate from tlie storm drain system that is generally 13777 Fruitvale Ave. U.S.Postage found on the outside of your property(such as drains at Saratoga, CA 95070 PAID the end of your driveway or gutter systems that drain to Saratoga, CA lower elevations before going out to the street).Drainage � � Permit 136 from storm sewers gces to the_street or storm drain,then POSTAt CUSTOMER LOCAL to the creeks that flow into the Bay; sanitary sewers are connected to sewer mains from your house and flow to a • � treatrnent plant,and this is where it is best to route pool , � and spa water! � _ � � ; : . . . . : . � i � The �aratogan . �- � �v� ��`,J .�=_�,,i��, ; Town Hail Meetings, Budget Hearin s ,� g ' . ; Provide Opportunities for In ut_ � - ; Alarm Systems Require 1Vo-Fee Perm�t � � � s part of an ongoing program to � , Saratoga Budget I�earings �' � � Have yau recently installed ��\ encourage and facilitate public i�«+'� � The Saratoga City Council will hold � , a home securit or fire alarm � partici ation in local overnment,the �'��' '�� _ _ , � � Y P g , ,�� . heanngs on the City's 1995 1997 bud ;' � systern? If yau have,the City. ' Saratoga�City Council conducts regu- � � � get on June�7 and 21 in the Civic O ,� af Saratoga requires that a lar Town Hall meetings open to all � Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.The � � - permii be on file.There is no ; residents. T'he most recent meeting, '!�" ' Council meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.� fee for issuance of the permit, ' held on Saturday, April 1 in the Com- �' "' � ' and public hearings begin about 5:00 - � which can bet�bfained�ronn City, munity Library meeting room,was the + p.m. Members of the public are en- �� Hall.However,failur'e to Qbtain a:` forum far a variety of topics ranging couraged to participate.General ques- permit wili resuit in a fine if the � from improved city relations to further ' tions about the hearing may be directed City respondS to a false alarm. definition of the city's vision state- to the Deputy City Clerk at 867-3438. , .. - , : . � ment. . The Gity Council adopte[fi the ordinance sfi�pulat;"' `' ��"��;�� . , '. ing the requirement in 1989 and established alarm ' The Council also received input on •� � Clty Hdll H"OUTS I regulations geared toward :red�eing fa�se alanns..''' the following topics: reviewing the 1 +�� In order to better serve the needs of " Call Sharon 'Melin at 867=3438 if you have any ' need for a specific plan for North �, � '`' its residents, 'T,he City of Saratoga is questions. Saratoga Avenue; involving youth as i + � F considering modifying the hours dur- I,: stakeholders as part of the City's Youth ing which City Hall is open.Presently, ' i; ' Master Plan; improving relations be- City Hall is open Monday through Fri- i Utility Users Tax Exemption Available tween the Cicy and schools; building day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A survey, ' the collaborative community; meet- which asks residents to comment on Some. Saratogans may ing the needs for recreational facilities;and,encouraging the need-for early moming, evening, or other modified quality,for-an�xemption to Deadline for commercial development in the community. hours, is available at City Hall. If you have thoughts or i the Utility User`s'Tax.Resi- Filing opinions about this,we encourage you to stop by and fil� dents.�vhpse income falls The next two Town Hall meetings are tentatively out a survey. - ' beio�u.a.certain level may C " scheduled for July 8 and October 14. For specific time . , ' benefit from an exem tion � ��L ' O ' p and location information,contact the Deputy City Clerk _ i - provision that has been in . at 867-3438. - � effect since the tax was Utility Users - - � instituted in 1985. If the to- Tax Exemption � ��a � tal gross income for your IL��e��Ih'1��°�,P��tr¢��t�,�',�;;I�Y¢ra�Ie�t��rr¢o�ll��r d111�ett¢V��lA��¢��r� t��ie�� '1'I�,�� household is equal to or be- � _ low the level set each year, you may file for an � � � , , i' biimption from the 3.5%tax on gas and electricity � Saratoga Li brary Beg�ns to See � _ , , � The maximum household income to qualify for 'I B e n ef ts fro m� M eas u re A� F u n �i n � � � � the exemption iS one-half of the median income for � a g I Santa C1ara County, based on the 1980 census and i j adjusted annually for infla�on.The 1995-961imit is ��`�,ummer 1995 will be an exciting one for the Saratoga i Council representative from each of the nine cities served, I $24,074. _� ! ��Community �,ibrary. Last November voters in ; and two representatives from the County Board of Super- � � Saratoga and other service areas of the Santa Clara County � visors. Sazatoga's representative is Anne Maiie Burger. - IIf you have previously filed for an exemption ar 1 � Library approved Measure_A in order to improve their � , '� : , � � k are planning on filing, remember �at�exempteons . local library service.Service had been drastically cut in the - � � � ; ' � � I' must be renewed priorto the beginning afeaeh fiscal � . fall of '93 due to budget measures at the state level. ! InternetAccess , year (Jul� t), and'tfiis year's deadline is June t�. � Starting July 1 st,Saratoga will begin to see the service +' Another e�citxng development coming to the public y _ Applicationsforexe�ptionareacceptedatany[��rte. � improvements th�y want. library this summer will be�th��ibrarx�connection�to the'., � For further info�rnation; contact 7�rtnifer Britk�i, j , Internet. Currently the lihrary �atalog;iS onl�ne.and � Assistant to the Citp Manager, at 867 343$. . borrow.ers can se�rch the library;data6as�and periodicals , _ _ Lo�tger HouTs , at the �ibrat�y or they can dial up�from ,their hoine �` - First and roost noticeably, Saratoga Community computers.Sometime this summer,access ta the`Intern0t � FiTC Dang¢rP�TSiStSFollotiVingWetWtltt�I'��, Library will be open 18 additional hours per week.New will also become available through some�fe�rriinals'at the � ; hours starting.July lst.will be: library and through the home dialpac feature� . � � -,This may have been the wet _ . , �� test winEer in�ra decade but. Monday, Tuesday 1 P.M. to 9 P.1VI. . . � - � �� the ifireat`of firestliipugYi; ; � Wednesday, Thursday 10 A.M. [0 9 P.M. Summer Reading�Program'.� � FI RE � ;��he�ummerandfall Friday, Saturday- 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. And don't forget to remind youngsters that the annual PREVENTION �` �s as'great as ewer. ;` Sundays (Sept. to May) 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. SummerReadingPrograrriwillbeunderwayJunethrough. . INFORMATION Aburldantr$ii�shave " August. Kids,are invited to "Solve Mysteries -- REad." � � 378-4010" _ produced abundant Staffing during these hours will be adequate to pro- The tnystery theme:will run through many of the after- � �gt�as$ea,mwhich�may still vide lirief telephone reference during.all open hours noorr programs; the:reading lists, and the other special ; _ j > � be green� now, ,but_wiil rather than.only during partial hours. The other major activilies which have been planned.Schedules are avail- au mentation will be an increase in new,boflks, maga- able from"the�Ghildren's,Li�rarians. � 'qu�ckly turn i�tb dry,fasr bum-. g . � ` '� zines, CDs,.videos, etc. due to a substantial increase in � � I: _ ing.fuel, ;As during the dreught,;, ' ' F';years,Saratogans are once'again en- the Ma�erials Budget.Eunding figures for the Tuly_to June X = � � � � . � ` . � ear are: 202(1-Viston" - . couraged to}��actice�re prevention methods in their Y i I � The Saratoga Library Commission has worked dili� ; homes and,yac�ds to minimize the possibility of fires. 94/95 Materials Bud et $177 488 � � � . : F -� g , gently to.outline a 25-year plan to manage the library s ! ' ` ' 95/96 Materials Budget $272,576 changing needs. Titled 2020 Vision, the plan identifies The Saratoga Fire District and the Central`Fire I - i ' Protection District arc working with the City to ;' ` the major issues -- staffing, funding, hours, access, Beginning,in July, the County Library will be gov- printed and electronicmaterials, additional s ace, and � inform residents=about'local standards and ordi� . P � . erned by a Joint Powers Authority compnsed of one City , more -- that the libia'ry will face in ttie next 25 years. nances designed to increase fire prevention: Infor- � . . - mation on vegetation:clearance, evacuallon, fire- ;i � - ,safe landscaping,water.supplies•and fire hazard area ordinance's is ava'il�bie from the Central Fire District's i, � , , �:, Public Education Office at 378-4010 ! ,�� , , � � , � _ � � , , _ : , _ � . , ,: ,. , . . _ ... �r ,. .,, � . ,: , , (� �' ��i� �� , :� � �� ' y, � �, f ��1 �� C�� .,�� 1 ?), U;,, �� `' � �� `�� \�/ ,,��1.�%�C��'•� ,, :� � �� •- � . , , ,�., , ._� , • . :..�, � , 3� \L J ' ' �' � , ; ' . :, . . : - �.t.� � iii �, � �� `�yf�' � �., i i . ' %� = rZ' �3�i '�,�'• '��>s�; �he Saratogan ts,published.by.the City of Saratoga ; ' � � � �� ; a �� ,� r��`; ,� �� , to inforin-r�sidents about ,irr�portapt�ity Council i �� '"" � � x� � �� ,' , . . ,� .. .. �� _., �� and gouerr�merit �ssu�s Ple"as� direc[ your com- " . <:. ;,,, . � �.:'� ,. _.: .. � �; . , ' �, ments• to Irene Jacobs; City"of Sar.atoga, T3777 •�: " , � : ::, , ., - ,:� , _.,_ . , , �,.. � - � I . Fruitvaie Auenue;Sacatoga, CA ,95070:'' ; � , �- �" ` � ,... . ., AI ..,,; , �. ,�.:. ,' '�� ' �ditoria�esign,. ., � �; [tQbert An'thony i - �/ , f ; _ ry, -.?h�:_�'__ X � . � ¢p � 4 � . .. . - . . . . ��'�� #`�'` '' � �Y I K+ The continued help of an excellent library volunteer corps,some o(whom are picwred here,helps ihe lilir6ry sta/i'keep muterials y ` �'P" ��. - - - -_ ,� �� sheHed ond availa61e in d very timely,organized way. . -- . . ' . , �� ,� , . , . . . _ .,� � � 1 - The Saratogan Ci Em lo ees Reco nized For �, -� ��,�; � : � ,; tY P y g � _�� _ � � �` . Contributions & Achievernents � `;;,,, ., , . �_�� . . ,�. , _ , . - i ' � ebruary 14th marked the lunch-time celebration for ` Most Inspirational Employee � ; ~ the Cit em lo ees who ive endless ener and � It's hazd to oin an work team and make a real i City Council Heritage Preservation � � � y P y g gY r � y First und third Commission i enthusiasm while keeping Saratoga operating so smoothly. ; difference in a year,but Irene Jacobs has taken the City � , In conjunction with this year's recognition luncheon, by storm.Professional,helpful,and driven,Irene tackles Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. First Wed.,8 30 a.m. i e�yees participated in a training session sponsored by tasks with a"get it done"attitude.Both the public and the , PaFks and Recreafion Planning G4�r,.�a.+::.;�ion � th ommunity Development Department. staff have been fortunate recipients of her enthusiasm. Corremission Seeond and fourr,�, 4`F1rst Monday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:3U p.rrt. � � Length of Service Awards � Departmental Excellence Award r �ounc�ommtsS�on Library Commissiun � Six staff inembers were honored for their five years of Though-acting as a whole,the City selects one of its �.5econd Monday, 7 p.m. Fourth Wed., 7:30 p.m. � service.Receiving these honors were:Rick Myers,Paula divisions each year�o be honored for significant efforts in ' public Sa}'ety Comm. • Finance Adv. Camraitree: Reeve,Bob Rizzo,Rhene Rossell-Cruz,James Walgren, customer service,creativity,team spirit,efficiency,goal `S�cond'Monday,6:30 p.m. As needed' and George White.Jean Muser was recognized for her ten achieveinent,and effective budgeting.This year's award � years of service. Fifteen-year awards went to Donna went to The Bngineering Division of Public Works De- ` j Frank-Dunton and Ron Luketich. Honored for their 20 partment,particulazly for their work on the City's Capital City Council and Plannirtg Commissidn. meet-. years of service were Pat Elenterio,Joan Pisani`and Joe Improvement Program; their coordination on efforts for ings are held at Council Chambers, 13'I77 Fruitvale � ; Vega. And finally,25-year Sazatoga veteran A1 Fregoso Route 85;their responsiveness to namerous traffic issues Avenue. City Hall hours are^8 a,rn.to 5 p.m. All ' �,. ; was paid tribute for his much-appreciated years of civic and concerns fhroughout the year;and,their efforts on the meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance on ( � service. � City's storm water pollution program. the kiosk in front of City Hall. Copies of the agenda 1 . can be obtained from the indoor kiosk during busi- In addition to the length-of-service awards, the City ness hours. ' _ ; of Saratoga paid special recognition to three employees � � ��`� ��"��" � � �p; :� � .� j � who made significant contributions during 1994. • `�;�-'��' � I�ighlights of Saratoga City Coun¢il_agendas are � ! �.� A ° � listed on cvmmunity access TV Chant�ei'6.,.;Agenda � ' Dedieated Employee `''�` � materials are available at City Hall om Monday � � ; i' '� 7s + ' before meetin s,and from Saturda mornin -before �, edicated to her posi[ion, the City, and her co R �� g y � � workers,Janice Williams was honored for her enthusias- � � ; •;City Council meerings and Monday before Planning j � tic and persevering spirit.Friendly and positive,Janice's ; ��,� �;�'�� Commission meetings.at the Sazatoga Community � ' �; � �- Library, 13b5Q Saratoga Avenue. � contagious smile affects the attitudes of fellow employ- ° �� F. -� i i � ees in the Public Works Department and residents that � . � ''� " ��y�1 ' �3 , ,,� i: � ; work with her. � ��;; � ;�!�e' �� ' �' � � ; � _ Most Innovative Employee , , ' � � ;� : � � � i � � � � i��-, t�� : �� I _ • - . :� a s,>; ` � � I �-�� `, 1 ' � �/1 r . � J , i �` 1� -�;.,�,`-/fZ ��' L�� \ I Wanting to empower citizens'who want to play an �, I � ; active role in code enforcement,Rebecca Spoulos spent' _'�� ' I countless hours drafting a Community Service Rrocedure Re6eaa Spoulos (le�t) and Janice Williams (right) were ' i � Manual.A true leader,:Rebecca has been instrumental in ! recognized for their dedication and innovation. Most ; Reereation Department News_ ; � the teamwork atmosphere at the CSO office. ` . inspirational employee, Irene Jaco6s, is home with her new baby. I � , . , , j The Saratoga Recreation Department is offering I ; � ~---- --- _-~-~: ---•— -- --- ---��-- — -- --------- ------ -- --- � a wide variety of summer ciasses,camps and activi- i � ' � � � � I� ties.The activities guide is now available and details tNe man new cam s includin Sk hawks Soccer 1� �yS Hello, Goodbye to �� I and Ba eball Ca ps, Bob Reid's Singing and '� � � Songwritin� C�mps, Art and Dance Gain�s by On i � � ---�- � � - � �our 7`ves, +�ymnastics Camps, Youth Baslcetbati �� . ' ' Camps, Kidz Love Soccer Camp, Youth Tennis i ' Camp and many more.The teen program will offer � ' I i. Virtual Summer,a cam�that meets Monday through r � ` ' " � - - Friday from i2:30-5:30�g.m.6/26-7/28. Sign up for i one or alI five weekS. And, adults can enjoy new I I �� classes iike Wednesday•Night Sailing and Races,A � , . ; � �;�, �� ' � . . Ijl� ,, Fimo,Jewelry Work'Shop,'-Ti�e Lives.and Works of , � , ' � _� i� '�' the.Masters (Art), The'B#�siness�-of Writing �or ' ' � 8671343$e�xt. 24$or 249�fo.��e�R�ty Ce�tter at ` � i ,� . ' � ,, �i �� sry -�� . �; '�'� ►�t �or��t,on. � �� I �� i � ,�`�:w , . , � _ . � . ,. � � ��. � � , "Peter Rablsit" �- , �. 1 4 .T :, . ,:_.'.. 5 . ., :. � � ,� . . ' ',.. , �`� -.� . �� , The Saratoga Children's Musical Theatre will � . _ - �present""Peter Rabbit"'in the.Saratoga Community I � . � Center �ultipurpos� ro¢m,ori Friday, June 23, at ,� ` �. ' " � � 7:30 p.m., and also agat�'ori Saturday, June 24 at ; - � 1:00 p.rii:The musica( pIay'wi11'1�e performed by ; Re oinin s the Ci o Sarato a sta are le to ri ht Anne Dai , Commun' Develo ment;y(enn er Britton, 'Mano er's children in grades two to five:?t`icTcets aze available ' "' - i g ri f e ff ( ft, g ) ►r �r A J �f �►�r g Office; Deb'Hulsemari, Finonce;and, Kerry Wes� Recreation. at the Community Center in 'advance for $4 per � • - person,$5 at the door.Ca118G7=x438 to check ticket . � � availability; space is limited. ` �;� hile city employees frequently come and go, spe- Anne Daily has joined the City of Saratoga as.an � ' �L��j' cial recognition is owed to two long-time staff _ Assistant Planner in the Community Development De- ' �, memberswhohaverecentlyendedtheirservicetoSaratoga partment. Working in the Current Planning division, I staff and community. � Anne will draw upon her experience in planning with the ' � � � � '•'� � ' � Citi�s of Pleasanton and Laguna Nigel. : !, , � � � Carolyn King,along-time resident and 15-year-plus ,'. ' . city employee, was responsible for directing numerous ' After five years with the City of Sunnyvale and ' - programs in her posicion as A'ssistant to the City Man- almost three with the City of Belmont,Jennifer Britton � ager.In addition fo'her responsibilities with the Commu- ' joins the City Manager's Department with responsibility '� � " '` nity Service O�cer program, emergency preparedness, i for contract management for law enforcement, solid �,� „ , personnel rr►�pagement,.cable TV.franchise administra-a waste.pcograms. the cable television franchise, polic� tion, HCDA Block Grant program, and more, she was � analysis,as well as oversight of personnel management, also the liaisort to the Public Safety Commission and the � emergency preparedness and the various block grar�t , _ ' ' Library Commission. Carolyn has• also overseen the I .programs. � � wri ' and production of The Saratogan since its incep- f, - a � tio � That new face in the Recreation Department belongs Camp Teetel'-Totter � - � to Kerry West,who previously worked as an instruenonal. i . . I After recefltly cele�bratmg 20 yeazs with the City,Pat assistant in the Cupert�no and Pato Alto school districts,°`� � Saratoga's Recreation Department is offering I � Elenterio ha5 left her po�ition at the front desk of the and for the County of'Santa Barbara, before joining.the •r ., � � � Recreatibn I�epartinent. Over` the yeazs, Pat has been office staff of the Saratoga Community Center. , � campsatt�ie�SaratogaCommunityCenterforchildren , involved in the or�going.�expansion of the recreation three to fou"r';yeazs old and five to six,Monday xhrough " prograin, hetping ta make� the .registration process In Finance, Deb Hulseman joins the group as an i Friday,June 26 to�yl'y 7.Ghildren will be allowed to"`' smoother and.answei��►g,�questions about:classes and Account Clerk and will6e handling payroll,cash receipts i choose from their favorite activities,including finger � schedules In addition to those-responsibilities,Pat also' : and the City's business Iicense.applicadons..Deb-moved � �d easei painting, bui'Iding.bloeks, reading, pup .� coordinated.facility rerital and�organized`:senior trips.� . here aftec'graduating from the University of Central ��'��`a�rpiayatt'dcraftmaking.Cafnpsareli�ted:'� ' ' ' , ,- ' .- . � ; °. Qklahoma with a degree,in�accounting. to 14 participanis �Thiee to�our-ye�-old childr�n�, . . `. , will meet from 9.00 fo 12:Of?noon.Five to six-year `; ' ,, Ne►�rAdditions . �� ;oiiichildtert.wilimee�from.l:3Uto4:�1E3pm F�esa� ' , Good luck to our old friends•and wetcome to�our new � - Joining the City staff are.four new members, all friends! - • ' . . .�: . �E�$64 for Saratpga�esidents and$7�fornon=�eside�t5 , :,. '�� .arriving�with valuable community experience that will � .�or more infarmaUan ca11863 343$ex�.2�or 2�9 ' �,k� � #� � � � enhance Saratoga's community resources. ' k -h �� ;;�'� �� y` i ' ; . ; . . . .. . - . , _ , _ . , . . . . ".. . . � The Saratogan : - 1 . , '� �QCDOC�Q�C�� : ' .� � _ ; x � = w .. , � C�rac,f,�"� Clean up�'f�rdinance f... - � Y�ilt Preserve�Civic �ea�l�y ��4�i �°�' � ° .�> ` reae�n � � .,,�„; ' . r ;y '� � ; ;{ r - ,: , ,,.- , � Giaffit� �ias beccrm�f a rnodern �lay blighti that �� T.� ;-- ; �� ' . �,iinfor,tunatel �m�acis��most cities,`inclndin ` " . . . , Y ° �F k.,� ,. g .'� �SaraEaga�=ri�r,arrier ie k:ac�d,ress'this ��roblein�and °. . ` ,-i ' �ensure c�uic�k clean wp of any incidences,th��ity is " 4 °� _. �,�' curreiitly consicienng�r�odtficat�ons•to ifs existtng �! � � '� '� �t �nuisance ardinance ,Tkiis Qrdinance wo�ld provide -�'', ��guidel�nes for tl�e abat�ment of graffiti. .- � �" � � An o�cial dedication ceremony was held on Saturday,June 3 to commemorate the designation of Saratoga's Warner Hutton House , '' = � � 3 =�` = 's '� q F' as an historic structure. The event followed major restoration ef�orts, including a new roof and original 19th century-style Victorian �Va C�ItYT��Re7�t0YQ� � ? ' landscaping. The 1Narner Hutton House, located next to City Hall, now houses Sacatoga's Teen Centec �+ fi��, : ` Under the p�op�sed�ordinance change,the City ; � - „wi�l remove affit� at no charge to the affected ;� � . , �roperty aw�,e�,.as long as the owner signs an ; A�i s i o n Fo r Sarato � `�� agreementfs�}+ing�that the City has permission to The Saratoga City g I �Cvme ontc�tk�e;property ta remove the graffiti.This �Council has adopted a - - .' �agreeinet►tcan-be signed either in advance,or at the « , . �� _ Sarologa is a Community � v�s�on statetnent, �ntended � °rime of�a graf�ti tagging.The City wi�l maintain a e: =, whe�e cne�ommon gooa Pre�a,ts; �database,•af properties whose owners have signed t0 SCrvC�es a Constant Where the natural beauty of the City and its hillsides is preserved; § �y" Where hi'storic assets are reserved and romoted; Y.tl�e agFeertnent,enabling swift removal if an offense reminder of the goals and P P � �pe�� '' ` Where local commerce provides a vibrant presence in the Village and the other commercial areas; � - values that our�ommunity �^s �'- ' Where the orientation is toward the family; � � shares. Draffed with input • �a �� ho�uever,1�liOpelty ow7lei hSs beBll t8gged Where homes and neighborhoods aze safe and peaceful; ,=by,3 graffiti vandals ana does not want the City to from Saratoga residents, Where government is inclusive and values community involvement; a'�' `A g , y tiity Te�Pe- ` Where,desirable recreational and 7eisure opportunities are provided; r:emove the raf�ti the owner must do so or the �it and commu ' F;property will be declared a public nuisance and septatives, 1he 5LAEelnenh Where quality education is provided and valued; enforcement proceedings wiil begin. Under Et10 � Where valne is placed on an attractive,well maintained and well planned community; �`` will provide the Councit � ,,proposed ordinanee,PiO�7eI�j�OWtle7'S W1I1�1S�e F)O' _ Where government provides high quality,basic services in a cost effective manner; � days to comply or appeal.If the owner still does not with a philosophieal^grouRd-: , Where a small town,picturesque,residential atmosphere is retained; �'•remove the graff'iti,the City can move on its ow�to W41ek for:kh��11'OgCaIt15 Where Ihe arts and cultural activities which serve the community and the region are promoted; -�--- �^,�Iri�Ve thB gia{f tl,alld�Ily feeS flSSOClBted W1tIl t}le � gnl�p�IiCICS it deVelops Where neighbors work rogether for the common good; �'-3'�1YlOVa�14t�1�C t�C�fl�T4IT1 IiesSS O�1 tlle p1'O�T[y. Where leadership reflects community goals;and , throughout the year. Where,because of the foregoing,the citizens and the families of Saratoga can genuinely enjoy ,. _ � being part of and proud.of this special community. New Re�val Equipment ,; T�ie"�i� h�s ��cently purchasad a multi-pur- - - - pdse,high-pressuza uv�te�s�rayer that is very effec- � t�ve i�t the renioval of�r`�ft3ti,allowing quick clean- �ew �Traf�i c Safety E q u i p m e nt up of regort�d va�►da�ism. �� Kee s Sarato a Streets Safer� - , �� i ��f�tavc� �raff'iti rem�+al grogram � � � ��1��slp ke��ata�a 1c�c��t�g��b�st,Preventian , '- � and appr�rierisi�n oF gr�i�vandals shciulii'be � ' : �.�rim��y�3�and�ot�t�ity c�1�,�eGtiue,If a pe�� : �` ��' n order to preserve the city's quiet,residential char- foot high unit is equipped with a large display and radar °_�'��'`��n�+��X��'��k��'�1��1�:�h's � `�acter,and ensure the safety of pedestrians,cyclists gun similar to those used in police cars.Other local cities ��y��r�q�Y��,P��' ��`��'E�d�� an other drivers, the City and Sheriff's Office have which have acquired the mobile radar units find that they gra�it`: A�pd if ihe perpeCratQ�r is a minor, tt�e�r " , teamed up to provide new and improved traffic safety are very effective in slowing down motorists. � _ ` parents wi�t be-�etd financially respt�nsible. equipment. � • � , ,- , The City and the Sheriff's Office receive many com- f �_ On�� i�riew ordinance is passec�in its�ina� _�� Radal'Units plaints about speeders in areas throughout the city.With � ''form #h�`,pu�tiYic will be notified abant g�af�tt '`, The City is acquiring new tools to better combat the the new equipment,deputies can be much more effective I remo+��piogram registratio[t procedufesand-loea -y' complaints of speeding in Saratoga neighbor- in enforcing the speed limits on city streets.To request ' t�ons:�if you have q�testior�s abau�'tt��=praposed �,�1� hoods.'All of the beat officers assigned to deployment of the trailer,please call the Department of ` . ' `�ordinance, you ean contact the Codes Administra- ` Saratoga will now have radar units in their Public Warks at 867-3438, ext. 24. � tion Division at$67-3438,extension 226. patrol cars. Purchased through the City's ' � contract with the Santa Clara County Breathalizers • � ' The Sheriff's Office has acquired 17 hand-held � ` Sheriff's Office, these new units will fill a € � long un-met need:Previously,the few avail- ' , � � breathalizers, 11 of which will be assigned�or use h �O^ ^�0�^O O�� able radar units were passed from shift to � � on the west side. Purchased with grant funds, I �� I :C shift and deputy to deputy,often resulting m f these devices are very easy to use and to cali- � LJ U e'J a shortage of available units. � brate. Current law requires that if a juvenile ; � z . �a ` ��q�� is stopped for suspected driving under the , - - "' � ' ' � In addition, the City has purchased a � ,, �s influence,he or she must be tested i di- ` �' Saratoga continues'to benefit frotn the vai�tive � smart mobile radar trailer which displays , . . �� .; ately in the field. The new han�eld � 'participation of its residents who aid the City ,in the speed of oncoming vehicles. Designed "`�-��:,,,� breathalizers will enable the deputies to do t meeting itsmission and objeetives each yeaz.Cltizen .'. to promote speed awareness, the self-con � �, ' this. A juvenile driver. registering any alco- , volunteers contribuie to the governance of tfie City �` tained speed display unit is towed .to a .:�,., hol level above zero will lose his or her by sitting on its various citizen Commissions. The � roadside site where there have .been � license on the spot. ' volunteer commissioners act as advisory groups on frequent speed-related problems. The eight- � , specific areas.of interest--from parks and libraries, � tofinancesandheritagepreservation--providingthe ; [17�0000��0�000��0��0�00��1 � � Councitandultirnatelytheco�►�unity,withinputon' �; � . � ---- — �-, � � � policy issues affecring all citizens. . - � � � � � �� o � �� I ,,� UUU � � Several newresidents Have been appointed since- � � - ', L.' � ; last spring. The Library�Cornmission added.Mr. � Have�a question, suggestion or concern? A complaint or compliment about a City department or �� i David 1VIcLaug]�lin.` 'I'he Finance Committee added ; � employee?Send City Hall your comments. We welcome your input and will respond to your requests. `.� I � � two new faces: Mr,Richard Van Hoesen,and Ms ; � - n ,' � �� Kathleen Hahn. 7'hree Planning Ggm�issioners '�� _ � �� ! Mr.Paul Jacobs, Ms.,yG�il�an'"11tloran,,'and Mr. Don � � � �; � 7� , _ � � ; Wolfe--were elected�i'a serve`;on't}ie'Gity Council �:�, � _ and were replaced by'Ms.`1Vlargaret��Patrick, Mr - ' � � , �Alfred Abshire, and Mr Rich�rd Siegfned:• The �� =, Hen#age Preservation Commission was Joined by , _ . r eth W man.And M ❑ �� tMr.,M�tchell Cude and Ms.B y , s - ti=. -, �I�a'thiyn Weiner is the r�ewest member af the Parks ' � . , �� 4ariC��eCre3tion Cot17E[lission. - � . Send or fax your comments ta n ��:�=.� ` .` � �` �: f� rvame oate � � City Manager's Office . J Vacancies can occur during the year due to any � ' � � Ciry of Sazatoga - �' "number of circumstances above and beyond the nda�ess 13777 Fruitvale Avenue J ^expiration of a term of office.Ifyou azeinterested in � ` . 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