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Ci Pre ares for Revenue Shortfall • �,� �Pdate P. 2� � �
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�.y he economic situation, state revenue loss, and ' ' As the City goes through its budget process, how to ' ' � New Commissioners p. 2 a
�. unfunded state and federal mandates are taking a. � accomplish this balancing task will be the major emphasis. �
heavy to l l on Sara toga's financia l f u t ure. As t he City s t a rt s � Cu ts cou l d come in many azeas o f t he bu d g e t,bu t c an di d a t e s �-
the new two eaz bud et set to take effect'on Jul � include lice rotection codeenforcement,crossin ards, � ' �
w o r k o n Y g , Y P� P , g� � • R e c y c l i n g p. 3 �
lst, the problem is simple -- revenues and operating ex- �! plam�ing, engineering and building services, streets and
p en ses are out of balance--but the solutions will be more I parks maintenance,buildin g maintenance, senior and vol- �
di�cult to find. G unteer services,recreation and youth services, support for � " � ADA Sidewalk Access �. 4 �
community groups, and general govemment services in- �, ���, _ __a � � •
It is estimated that revenue to the City's General Fund cluding finance,personnel and legaL � ��'�����'��_���'����r
will be$1.25 million less than the City expected in 1993-94, � t
and$1.065 million less than expected in 1994-95. If Saratoga Revenues to offset some loss of services eould be raised i
is to meet its budget reserve policy,the gap between revenue in a number of ways: .
and expense for next fiscal year is estimated at$1.455 million ' ;�
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based on the City's current level of operation and capital • Increase fees to offset some cuts in recreation and youth ; , a�,,, . '
- improvement planning. services,planning,building and engineering services. F
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� This shortfall is partly due to the general economic • Create or_expand assessment districts to offset some `. ,_
downturn and the resulting decrease in fees,taaces and other cuts in parks and street maintenance. ;
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monies collected by the City. However,the State of Califor- ` ` � �-�F F•°
nia has made the problem worse, making up for it's own ' Raise local taaces on: � � �
statewide shorifalls by returning to the City less of the --Businesses
money collected here through state taxes. - - --�-- - -- --=�ew C�t�d,on._..� � �'
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--Hotel and motel rooms � �"' `
Even more ominous is the proposal in the Govemor's --Utilities ` ;
budget to cut further property taac revenue to cities. 1'his 3 _
could mean an additional revenue loss to Saratoga of be- Offsetting fees could generate up to$445,000. Creating � ��;_„, ;,:,.
tween$200,000 and$400,000. and expanding assessment districts could raise as much as � �; _
$1,000,000 more than the current revenues provide. Raising � ���
The magnitude of the fiscal problem facing the City, �es could add another$400,000 to$500,000 in revenues.
therefore,is between$1.25 and$1.855 million,despite the " �` "
fact that the City Council did cut some $571,000 from the The choices the City now faces are di�cult and will �
approved 1992-93 budget last October. T'he City's amended likely impact every Saratogabusiness and resident.Whether
budget for operations is now$9.65 million. The challenge services are cut or revenues raised, however, the choices .
is to find that combination of cuts in expenses and increases need to be made now in order to ensure Saratoga's future •
in revenues which will re-balance the City's budget. fmancial well-being. C� !�� 'n�� Qn
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Water Conservation Still Encouraged . . _
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Des ite News That Drought is Over
� The Sazatoga Plat�ning Depamnent is currently prepaz-
he Santa Clara Valley Water District Board voted . Not using water to clean sidewalks, drive- ing a Specific Plan for the former Paul Masson Winery site,
to_remove mandatory water conservation at its Ways, patios, parking lots or other hard located on Saratoga Avenue next to Route 85. Since the
March 2; 1993, meeting. This means that restrictions surfaces. � townhomes and senior care facilities initially approved for
on water use as outlined in City of Saratoga Ordinance — the site are now unlikely to proceed,the City wants to ensure
No. 71.61 E pertaining to water conservation are repealed. • Eliminating waste of , �;. � that proper guidelines are established for any future develop-
However, a section of the ordinance pertaining to water j water by properly ° ° - �'� ment plans.
conservation devices will still apply to new consuuction � m a i n t a i n i n g � :
p r o j e c t s an d r e l a t e d l an d s c a p i n g. A l t h o u g h t h e B o a r d ; p l u m b i n g, s p ri n C W)Z a t I S U�S p e C i f L C P l(l n?
has declazed that the drought is over, Santa Clara County ; kler or irrigation ° o
residents are encouraged to continue water conservation j systems and by °o 0 0 - The Specific Plan pmvides a"bridge"between the broad
activities voluntarily. Conservation activities include: � using a shut-down ; policies of a General Plan and the more specific details of the
valve on the outlet end ( zoning ordinance. Typically,a Specific Plan analyzes the �
• Avoiding runoff by watering correctly. Water between ; of the hose when washing cars and other vehicles. ( potential development opportunities for a property and their
the hours of 10 p.m.and 6 a.m.,when winds and evaporation � J effects on properties in the surrounding area. Alternatively,
are lowest. � a Specific Plan also evaluates the impact of existing and
.,.� ; potential area-wide development on the property for which
. � , � the Specific Plan is prepared.
City o f Saratoga ' Bulk Rate !
13777 Fruitvale Ave. - . _ _ u.s.Poscage � What Are the Contents of a Specific Plan?
Saratoga, CA 95070 . . PAID
Saratoga, CA � Development Plan: A statement of the land use goals,
V Permit 136 � objectives and policies which guide development of the
' property. Key issues include types of land uses permitted,
� � � integration with suriounding land uses, and design
_ j standazds.
� . POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL Circulation Plan; Establishes adequate and efficient
`,��. access for the area or site. Takes into consideration existing -
_ � traffic patterns and improvements, ana wliat effects new
� , ' ' ' . � development will have on adjacent neighborhoods.
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� Utility Users Tax Exemptl'ons Avail[z�ile � azatoga citizens continue to be active in the policy- � ����� ,��� �1,� ,
' making process of Saratoga's city government. � 4�1� ��9 b` �� "�'�` �' � � ' ""y'" �
Some Saratogans may qualify for an exemption to During 1992,the Saratoga City Council made 30 appoint- � '"
the Utility Users Tax. Residents whose income falls �
ments to the City's commissions. So far this yeaz five � � 3�
� below a certain level may benefit from an exemption ' £
appointments have been made._ � �j `°�� �
� provision,in effect since the taac was instituted in 1985. - �� � 3 � ,.
If the total gross income for your household is equal to ` Commissioners' responsibilities inciude providing �� � � �
or below the level set each ear, ou ma file for an ' &�
Y Y Y recommendafions to the City Council,holding public hear- ��� ��
exemption from the3.5 percent ta�c on gas and electric ings, and raising issues which Commission members be- ' ' � � �: '
bills. � ' ' lieve should be addressed by the City. Appointments to " `�£ �
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the commissions aze made throughout the year as terms ` ,
The ma�cimum household income to qualify for the ��
exemption is one half of the median income for Santa expire or as vacancies occur. �a, �.
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. Clara County,based on the 1980 census and adjusted T(lirteen of these 35 appointments are Saratoga junior 6 �' R ' s'
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annually for inflarion. The 1993-941imit is$23,208. � and senior high school students who joined the 19-member '�' ' � " "
. '' Youth Commission. The students generaliy are appointed to � �'������ii �.r� ���� ,�,�����;
If you have previously filed for an exemption,or are �,o year terms and advise the City Council in the area of � .� � : '�°��� �'���� `�
� planning on filing;remember that exemptions must be g ����,������ N
renewed at the be innin of.each fiscal ear Jul 1 . Youth activities. T'he Commission also works closely with , �9���� "
g g� y � y } the Recreation Department and the Teen Program Coordi- � ��'9���� � �
Applications far exemption are accepted at any time. nator to plan and promote teen programs., ' ' '�������°� '
For more information, contact Karen Campbell, Ad- � '' ���s;��� ,'
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muustrative Assistant,at 867-3438. The new members are Anita Chu, Bill Gloege, Brady ,' ' ��R������°�� ,
Kellogg, Connie Ing, Karen Randesi, and Zach Gill from ; :: _ � ��y�``��� '
Saratoga High School, Jean Cheng from Lynbrook High � ;^ „; ,q , �����`'�''
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I�ousehald Hazardous Waste Collection School,Wendy Berg from Prospect High School,and Nicole
EV¢IttS SCh¢lluZell fOl'Sp1Zng Behnke and Sabrina Gujral from Redwood Middle SchooL Saratoga's Planning Commission, which advises the City
Saratoga High School students Cameron Orr,Chip Yamada,: Council on local land use matters, reviews proposed "
Five household hazazdous waste collecrion events �d Renee Kuo were reappointed for second terms. " designs for a residential construction project.
are scheduled in Santa Clara County cities for Spring
1993. The events are on the weekends and residents Henry Murakami and Sami Asfour joined the Planning -
who want to drop off hazardous materials must sched- Commission and Gillian Moran and Meg Caldwell were
ule an appointment by calling 299-'7300,Mon. -Fri., • reappointed for second terms. The Planning Commission The Parks and Recreation Commission filled four va-
8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Events are scheduled for March advises the City Council on local land use matters such as the cant seats.B arbaza Dutra,John Clark,and Leo Barnazd were
- 13 and 14 in South San Jose,Apri13 and 4 in Los Altos, General Plan,zoning and subdivisions,.and future develop- added to the Commission's membership and Marianne
April 24 and 25 in Milpitas, May 15 and 16 in Los ments. Swan was reappointed for another term. The Parks and
Gatos,and Saturday only;June 5,in Mountain View. ' Recreation Commission advises the Council on the acquisi-
, Lazry Fine was appoirited to ttie Heritage Preservation tion and development of City pazks,walkways and eques-
Examples of household hazardous wastes include Commission and the Commission's current Chair,Norman ` trian paths and on the landscaping for street medians. The
8 household cleaning products,spot removers,fumiture Kcepernik,was reappointed for another term. This Com- Commission also advises and makes recommendations con-
e polish,solvents,oven cleaner,insecticides,paints,an- �ssion serves as a liaison to the City Council,the Planning cerning the City's recreation programs.
� tifreeze and caz batteries. (Residents of condominiums � Commission,and City departments on matters concerning
and other multi-family homes receive this service as ` �e designation and preservation of Sazatoga's heritage Kenneth Johnson and Catherine Gaskell were appointed
� part of the curbside recycling program.) Radioactive � resources. • to the Public Safety Commission and Karin Dowdy was
� wastes,explosives,and compressed gas cylinders(not � � reappointed for another term. Members of this Commission
� � aerosol cans)are not acceptable wastes and cannot be ' - � assist the City Council by invesrigating, reviewing, and
� collected at these events. � ��y_'` ` ' `� � ' � analyzing issues in the azeas of overall public safety,crime
: �=�.�=�:���=��e°����---�'�-� ��,�-��-- � and fire prevention,traffic safety,and other related areas.
� For more informa6on on th�City's participation in -
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� the county-w�de waste collection pmgram, eontact � � .
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Philip Kcen, Charlene Low and James Ousley were
= Isabel Gicege, Environmental Programs Manager, at �
; 867-3438. � The Sazatoga City Council is inviting interested � appointed and Robert Hilton was reappointed to the five-
member Finance Advisory Committee. T'he Finance Com-
residents to serve on a newly established Bicycle � mittee reviews the City's annual audits and budget prepara-
� Advisory Committee(BAC)which will develop rec- � tions and resents recommendations or comments
� Sa/'atoga Adult Dayca�'e Pt'ovides Support ommendations for a network of bicycle facilihes in t P to the
� GTOupS f01'C(l1¢givel'S the City. There will be five members of the Commit- City Manager and to the City Counci�. Members serve
� four year terms and aze selected on the basis of knowledge
- . � � tee,including two at lazge from ihe community. Any and experience in financial management.
A support group for caregivers of aging family � resident with an interest in bicycling,including youth,
members will begin on Wednesday,Apri17 and run for � may contact Deputy Clerk Betsy Cory, 867-3438, Appointments made in 1993 include Karen Ceppos,
' eight weeks ending on Wednesday,May 26. Sessions # for an application. The deadline for applications _ Jack Grantham and Dorothy Skow to the Library Commis-
F will be held frorn 3:00 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.at the Sazatoga + is May 3. � sion. Donald Wolfe and Paul Jacobs are recent appointees
. � Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue. Care for the � }" to the Planning Commission. ' '
� elderly relative can be arranged wh'ile the group is in a Dne representative each from three City Commis- I
� session. Partici ation cost is$25 and an ei ht-week �_ sions has been appointed to the BAC. They are Ken
p g Saratogans interested in serving on a Commission must
commitmenf is requssted. Call Johnson of the Public Safety Commission who will ' � �Saratoga residents and 18 years of age or older(with the
� ' Rita Pennington or Louise serve as Chair,Meg Caldwell of the Planning Com- � exception of the Youth,Commission). Terms expire after
� Anderson at 867-3438, ext. mission, and Donna Miller of the Parks and Recre- - four years(with the exception of ttie Youth Commission).
�� � 262,for more information. ation Commission. City Engineer Larry Perlin will A process of term consQlidation is underway so that all
serve as technical staff to the Committee.
�� ' commission terms will expire in either April or October,
The Saratoga Adult Daycare rather than throu hout the ear.
•-j ; recently celebrated its five year The Council acted to form the Committee follow- g Y
( i anniversary. The Daycare center ing a recommendation from the Public Safety Com- For more information on current and future vacancies
" ,': � a, / , . operates four days ; mission � •. and the applicarion process, lease contact Betsy Cory,
�; weekly in,the Senior � '�°: ° : , - . .: Deputy City Clerk,at 867-34 8.
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gram s purpose"is to ' ' '
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caregivers and socializa- Development Regulations: This is essentially the James Walgren,Associate Planner,at 867-3438 if you have
tion for less independent, zoning regulation for the Specific Plan area or site. � any questions or would like to check on the status of the
elderly adults April public hearing.
Design Guidelines:Provides objective criteria to evalu- !
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�.�;, �` :"� �'� ate a proposed project°s design covering key elements such �
�� `� i e .,� ,� �xk - as standards for architectural design,signage,lighting,land-
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� The Saratogan is published bi-annually by the City - i * ' -
� of Saratoga to inform residents about important City In order to allow area residents and other mterested { � �
eitizens to remain fully informed about the Specific Plan,the � F
� Council and government issues. Please direct your ' � .
� City is holding a series of informal community meetings and � '
� comments to Karen Campbell,City of Saratoga,13777 • ���,, " � �•��, `a,x� , . .;;. e.:
� public hearings as the Plan is developed."The first commu- '
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mty informational meeting was held March 4th. Approxi- � ���°
mately 50 people were present at the mee[ing to hear the ; �-
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EtlitoriaUDesign Planning Department staff's presentation. Also collected 3
Robert Anthony that night were questionnaires which had been distributed to i
� area residents soliciting their input on potential develop- �
P�M,�` �, ment guidelines for the site. i
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�� �SOY INK � A draft Specific Plan is expected to be presented to the '
j Planning Commission in late April. Please feel free to call � A dra{t.o f the�.Specifc�Plan �'or the old Paul Masson -_
� Winery site is expeded in late April.
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Recycl�ng Ef�ortrt;s Exceed Requir�ements .;�. �r� � �,
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aratoga's recycling efforts have already met and with only half of Saratoga's households participating. ' �:- x ; - � � � � � ' � � .
exceeded State requirements that'every city reduce ,� �''�"�y`���`�'�''"£ � ���'����`�`�'�'`'S
the amount of wasfe being disposed of in landfills by 25 B�d on the data reported by the landfill operator,the
percent by January 1,1995.With the addition of several new residential sector of Saratoga disposed of about 15,000 tons City Council
recycling pmgrams,Saratoga achieved an estimated diver- � � calendar yeaz 1�I92. Projecting the amount of yard First and third Wednesdays,7:30 p.m. ,
sion rate of 34 percent in 1991-92 according to a recent clippings generated during the first three months of the
report from Environmental Programs ManagerIsabel Glcege. � program throughout an entire year(1,500 x 4=6,000 tons of Parks and Recreation Commission
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yard clippings per year)adding 3,000 tons of other recycled First Monday,7:30 p.m.
The City of Saratoga established and implemented its materials,and adjusting the amount of materials disposed of
fust recycling program in February 1990. T'he program at the landfill accordingly,the diversion rate for the residen- Youth Commusion
consisted of single-family residential curbside recycling of tial sector would be 40 percent. Second Monday, 7 p.m.
newspaper,aluminum and tin cans,aluminum scrap>glass, , _ . : `
waste oil, cardboard and PET (beverage) piastic bottles. - Publie Safety Com►nission ' . _
Magazines recycling were added in the fall of Valiable Can Ra1e ServlCe ,� :, Second Monday,7 p m. ��_� s �
1990. � 'v ' "r Encourages Recycling , .. . . ;. . , - : � ;� t��:. -
Heritage Preservation Commission �.,
During 1991-92.several � � � +� On April 1, 1992,in conjunction Seeond Wednesday,8:30 a.m. ' �.
new recyciing programs ,. � �f "' with the implementation of the yard �`
were implemented in Saratoga, '� - ��f � �:� � clippings recycling program, the Planning Commission .
_ u v�� � - Seeond and ourth Wednesda s 7:30 .m. �
including HDPE p1asUc recy � �. garbage service was modified. f y, p
cling,multi-family recycling, � + � � The unlimited garbage ser- � ,
commerciai cazdboard recy- ��, �' vice pickup that had been Library Commission
cling,andcurbside yard clip- �� � + � � - offered since 1983 was Fourth Wednesday,7:30 p.m. .
pings recycling. ��� �- � � replaced by a variable _
�-�* � '� � can rate service. Un- Finance Advisory Committee
. der this service resi- As needed
Y(ll'd Clippings ReCyCling MOst SuCCeSSfttl dents pay for the collection of-the number of 32-gallon cans '
that they select. _ � City Council and Planning Commission meetings
Of all the new programs, the yard clippings recycling are heid at Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Av- _
program produced the most signif'icant impact in the reduc- This modification in the service encourages sepazating enue. City Hall hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All meeting
tion of wastes that are disposed of at the landfill. During the g�bage for recycling in an effort to reduce the amount of agendas are posted 72 hours in advance on the kiosk in
1991-92 period, over 4,500 tons of recyclable materials garbage being generated and landfilled. front of City Hall. Copies of the agenda can be obtained
were collected from Sazatoga curbsides: Of that amount, " from the indoor kiosk during business hours. , �
1,500 tons were yard clippings. � In addition,materials from demolition projects,such as
the Paul Masson faciliries are being recycled. City staff Agenda materials are available at City Hall on
However,the City expects yazd clippings recycling to � encourages recycling in all construction activities and even Monday before meetings,and from Saturday morning ,
increase Sazatoga's landfill diversion rate even more. The � �ough the data is difficult to accurately record,significant before City Council meetings and Monday before Plan-
yard clippings recycling program was only in effect for three recycling efforts are currendy occurring throughout the City ning Commission meetings at the Sazatoga Cornmunity
months of the twelve-month period covered by the report, � of Saratoga. _ Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue.
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You may have noticed the stenciled reminder near with the pollution prevention reminder. If you know of � b ` � � � �`�'' � �:
y storm drains in your neighborhood -- No Dumping, a drain that was accidentally missed,or you would like � fa � � �
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( Flows To Bay. Don't forget to pass the m�ssage on to more uiformation about what you can do to reduce non- � .
� home andgarden service companiesyoumighthireto do point pollution and help protect the quality of the water
, work in and around your home. • and wildlife in the Bay,call Isabel Glcege,Environmen- ; � Reerealion Department Offers�New Spring d
i.- ta1 Programs�vtanager,at 867-3438. � Classes,Early Sign-ups for Summer Camps � :
� Carpet cleaners,gardeners,pesticide companies,con- . �
crete workers,painters and others all use pollutants that J TheSazatogaRecreationDepartmenYsSpring 1993 t
f if dumped down storm drains>flow untreated into the San � F Acrivities Guide is now available. New classes are ;
- j Francisco Bay.Keep an eye on these companies to make " . � _ � offered in the areas of sports,�cooking,and music. The '
� sure they use proper disposal techniques. Or better yet, � ;� ��� � ,Guide also has information on Spring events and activi �
� ask how they dispose of untreated and dangemus wastes _ � �r�r � ties such as teen and adult trips,the new Ropes Course, '�
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� before you hire them. n� _ � the Three On Three School Yazd Basketball Tourna- �
� _ ' v 4� � ment (all ages), and the Fun For All Magic Show �
- The City has recently completed � � featuring Magic Mike and Circus Soozee. MostSpring �
marking all Saratoga storm drains ` � , , •' ` '�,__�i K. � classes start during the fust week of ApriI so it is not too �
. � (� late to sign up. .
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Registrarion information and a schedule for the
" � Recrearion Department's sammer camp programs are �
F u n d s A I I O C���� �O� C O � � � � I�� also included in the Guide. Early bird sign-ups will be
takeri now for the following camps: . -�
D e v e I o m e n t H u m a n S e ry i e e s ��P Teeter-Totter(3-5 yrs&5-6 yrs)
� � Nature Camp(3'/=-5 yrs&5-7 yrs)
Camp Clown Arour�d(31/=yrs-5 yrs&5-7 yrs)
- he Saratoga City Council allocated $174,642 of Seniols, Transit,Food Bank Funded Spons Camp(4-6 yrs&7-9 y�s)
federal Community Development Grant (CDBG) Backyard Scientists Camp(8-11 yrs)
funds,along with $33,000 in general funds for fiscal yeaz Five human service agencies received funding for the Outdoor Adventure Camp(8-11 yrs)
1993/94 following a public hea�ing at the February 17 upcoming fiscal year. As in past years,a large percentage of -
Council meeting. these funds was allocated to the Saratoga Senior Coordinat- Middle and high school students ages 11 to 14 have
� ing Council for operating expenses of the Senior Center and two week-long camp progratns from which to choose.
Proposals funded with federal monies must meet one of ( �e Saratoga Adult Daycare program. Transit Assist, an 'I'he Excellent Adventure Camp features excursions to
the program's three national objectives of benefitting very arganization which provides paratransit to elderly and dis- Bay Area recreation spots such as Great America,Santa
low and low income persons, addressing slums ar blights, � abled residents in Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga Cruz Boardwalk and Raging Waters. Camp Eco Trek
and meeting an urgent community development need. � received a$12,590 grant.
is a week-long opportunity to explore the environmen-
For fiscal year 1993/94,$125,000 of CDBG funds will � Grants in the amount of$1,000 were awarded to Second �lly diverse aspects of the Bay Area.
be used to address the City's development needs for compli- ` Harvest Food Bank(Saratoga Operation Brown Bag pro- f
! Activities Guides are available at the Saratoga
ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). � ��),Senior Coordinating Council of the Los Gatos Area Community Center, the Saratoga Library, and down-
These funds will cover the costs of an ADA compliance � (Saratoga Case Management program) and Projecr Match town businesses. For mare information,call the Recre-
survey and a City-wide curb cut and ramp program to make I (Saratoga Senior Match prograzn).
sidewalks accessible to residents with physical disabilities. } , � ation Department at 867-3438.
� Additional Cuts May Be Neeessary � ' �a� �
Revenue S ho rt fa l l s Limit C i t y Fu n ds 'I 1� � , ,���
i There is also a possibility that if the City has to make � `� ,
CDBG monies may be used for public service activities;. � substantial cuts to balance the 1993/94 budget, general ; �•_-"-�� 1
however,there is a ceiling on the amount. Because of this ' funds will not be available for these grants. If this happens, n` �
ceiling,the Sazatoga City Council has established a policy to � �e City Council agreed to allocate federal monies between � �--
enlarge this public service cap by using monies from the } SASCC and Transit Assist and not fund the other three '��; ` ' - -
City's general fund. � organizations. ` � - .
The City's policy allows for an adjusted cap set at 1.3% 1 Saratoga residents who are interested in learning more p s ' � ��' _ '
of'�e�'�fysprofe�tedgerleral revenues Far FY 1993/94 i about the program and CDBG eligible activities may contact � �
the cap was set at $89,105; however, in anticiparion of � KarenCampbell,AdministrativeAssistant,orCarolynKing, ,�., T\� �
revenue shortfalls for the coming fiscal yeaz, the Council � Assistant to the City Manager,at 867-3438 for information. �� �, � �� �_� '
voted to reduce the cap by 25%leaving$78,000 available � ` . -�•� ?
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for human service agencies. . . , . . _ a..�_r,.�.�.,�.__...,�.��� ....a,., ..�..: ,
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� � Fire Dan r� Prersists D ite a Wet Winter
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�� ' A ; �` A � A ' ` ` � he drought may be over,but the threat of fires during i can use fire-resistant shakes,shingles or composition mate-
'�+ _ �. � „• � ;z "� ` �- .�: �� the Summer and Fall seasons in Saratoga still re- a rials to reduce the risk of fire destruction by 70%. Residents
, � ��� e �� ' ' ;� `• mains. As during the drought years, Saratogans are once i living in designated hazardous fire azeas are required to re-
�°`"�"�`�"���� '�' `����R'��� A��"�'�"�� again encouraged to practice fire prevention methods in � roof with Class A'roofing materials and should contact the
their homes and yards to minimize the possibility of fires. Building Department for more information at 867-4600.
€ Free Concert Trumpets May 23 Dedication �
� Of WlZllw00(I Pllrk B)'idge _ The Saratoga Fire District and the Central Fire Protec- � The fire districts and the City are implementing an
_ � tion District are working with the City to inform residents ' abatement program for those property owners who do not
Wildwood Sridge,a pedestrian bridge designed to about local standards ar�d ordinances designed to increase comply with,the vegetation,clearance requirements of the
make Wildwood Pazk accessible to persons with dis-� fire prevention.Some tips and regulations from the Uniform Uniform Fire Code. The Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs'
� abilities,was completed this past winter and plans are � -, Fire Code include: Association has begun a progra� to notify and educate
� underway for a dedication. The dedication is sched- residents living in hazardous f�re areas. This will be fol-
� uled for Sunday,May 23,during the Saratoga Commu- DISPOSE of trash,refuse,rubbish and trimmings through lowed with apilotprogram for achieving compliance through
� nity Band's annual Spring concert in Wildwood Park. ' recycling, composting, or by having it hauled to local a process similar to the existing weed abatement pr�gram.
� � The free concert will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. and . dumping grounds. ,
� couples and families are encouraged to bring a blanket .� -
and a picnic dinner. T'he ribbon-cutting ceremony is STORE flammable or combustible accumulations away TreC RetltOVllZ PCrntits Requlre�fol'So»te Tr¢es .�:
,;� �.scheduled during�the intermission at 5:00 p.m. . from propane,butane or any other fuel storage tanks. -
� : Dead trees also need to be removed,however residents
� The�Saratoga�ommunity Band is a recipient of a �, " IDENTIFY your home with logically-positioned ad- - will need a permit from the City i€-thc:tree is over a certain '
� City of Saratoga 1993"Performing Arts grant. The � dress numbers that are legible from the main travelled size(Article 15-50 of the City Code).A tree removal permit `� ��
� Band has received performing arts_funding for the past � roadway. is required for oak trees with a measurement of 32 inches or
- � three years to assist with its performances in the Sara- � greater in circumference(measuremerit taken two feet above �
PROTECT internal combustion engine powered tools
� toga community. natural grade)and for all other trees with a 40-inch measure- I
� and vehicles with spark arresters and muffler safeguards. ment or greater in circumference. I
� � ; , �,w.,.� � ,, „� � Limit access to grassy areas to properly-protected equip- -
� ; � � ' .:�, -w� �� � ment. T'he Planning Department reviews all applications,then
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` ��s� F "� � schedules an on-site ins ection before a rovin a tree
Y � � REMOVE portions of any tree extending over build- p pp g
�� ' '��"� .�� � � remaval peinut. Applications submitted to the Planning
� � � - � �, � ings,or within ten feet of chimney or stovepipe oudets. Department before Thursday at noon will be scheduled
� ,� ' � � for a site inspection performed on Friday mornings only.
- � � -� `�� � ;� ���� ��� ` � f, '-� ; COVER outlets for chimneys ar stovepipes with 1/2 . :
� <� ;: ,� ��`��_� _`�f`�; �9' ' � inch non-combustible screening. �
� If an ordinance-size tree is removed without an approved
�� � tree removal permit, the person responsible will either
� � � MAINTAIN driveways free from obstructing branches
� � receive a citation or be required to replace the tree. The
with�a minim�m 15 feet overhead and 12 feet width clear-
� ordinance applies to living and dead trees.
� � ance to allow fire department access.
� �� Far further information regarding tree removal regula-
�. CLEAR flammable vegetation within 30 feet of build- tions,contact the Planning Deptartment at 867-3438. Also,
;,.;
� ` " � ings or further if slope is directed at your home.Top brush
within 100 feet at a height of 18 inches. - the Planning Department has a fire retardant landscaping
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� �` '. handbook that is available to the public. The handbook
, * CLEAN all needles,leaves and dead vegetative growth includes reprints of articles on landscaping techniques
, -� � �� � * � � s � �� from roofs and rain gutters.. and a list of fire resistant plants. For further information
;� � _ ;:-� �� �., ' r� - '` � regarding the handbook,contact the Planning Deptarhnent
,,,�„��� ,,,��•r,>,��,;,���,_ �,r��.:��,�„,��, .,� .y � If installing a roof or re-roofmg your home, residents at 867-3438. � '
April showers bring May flowers and the Saratoga �� �I�� � � �
Youth Commission brings poppies to Heritage Lane. � CCe� P��ect for Sidewalks
T'his spring the commission is planting California
poppies along portions of Saratoga's Heritage Lane on
Saratoga Avenue as part of its community service he City will implement its city-wide curb cut and This groject will be funded with fiscal year 1993/94.
program. ramp project during the first quarter(July 1=Septem- Community Development Block Grant monies. Comple-
" ber 30, 1993)of fiscal year 1993/94. The project provides tion of the project will bring the City one step closer to its
The plantings will take place on several weekends for the installation of curb cuts and ramps in order to make compliance goals under the Americans with Disabilities Act
and are due to start in late March. The commission the existing sidewalk network accessible to persons with (ADA).
would like this to be an inter-generational project and" disabilities. Access improvements on the West Valley -
� are seeking additional volunteers from local busi- campus have also been incorparated into this project. ^ ' �
, nesses,churches and residents.
California poppies are intricately linked to �;isted below are the Zacatioits scheduled for curb cuts. The Engineering department requests assistance in idenkfy-
Saratoga's and California's past historically and ing locutiorts not included�rt this List. Residgnts may contact John Cherbone,Assistant Engineer,at 867-3�138, _
environmentally. The poppy is a native flower which
helped California eam its nickname,the Golden State, N&S corners of�ia Roncole&Granada Ct. Between Scotland Dr.&Charters Dr.at the NW&SE
Prior to extensive fatming, building and populating, NE&SW comers of Via Arriba&Via Cresente Ct. side of Glen Brae Dr.
California's hills and valleys were so thickly blanketed Between Via Ranchero Dr.&Via lVladronas Dr.at the NE& NE&SW corners of Glen Brae&Charters Dr.
with poppies and wild lupine it creafed an intense gold SW sides of Via Real Dr. NE&SW corners of Glen Brae&Via Monte Dr.
and blue layer visible for miles. NW&SE comers of Via Real Dr.&Via Madronas Dr. NW&SE corners of Via Monte Dr.&Via Madronas Dr.
� • N&S corners of Glen Brae Dr.&Via Real Dr. NW&SE comers of Via Monte Dr.&Via Arriba Dr.
' T'he poppy seeds have been donated by Saratoga SW corner of Quito&McCox Ave. � N&S comers of Shadow Mountain Dr.&Miljevich Dr.
resident and wildflower lover, Betty Peck who con- E&W comers of Cox Ave.&Fredricksburg Dr.(W) N&S comers of Shadow Mountain Dr.&Ljepava Dr.
ceived the project. Peck's mother instilled her love of E&W corners of Cox Ave.&Fredricksburg Dr.(E) � S corner of Cumberland Dr.&Via Escuela Dr.
wildflowers in Peck and her siblings. Most of the seeds E&W corners of Cox Ave.&Glen Arbor Ct. All four corners at Ten Oaks_&Via Escuela Dr.
ate from Peck's sister's fatm near Modesto. PeCk feels E&W corners of Cox Ave.&Glen Brae Dr. E&W comers of Via Escuela Dr.&La Vista Dr.
that the poppies will help welcome motorists and E&W corners of Glen Brae Dr.&Glen Brae N&S corners of Glen Brae Dr.&Via Grande Dr.
pedestrians entering Saratoga. ' E&W corners of Glen Brae Dr.&Arberdeen Ct. S comer of Glen Brae Dr.&Via Escuela Dr.
N&S corners of Sea Guil Way&Veronica Dr. - W of Via Escuela Dr.at G1en Brae Dr.
The Youth Commission sees man benefits from E&W corners of Cox Ave.&De Havilland Dr.(V� S corner of Quito Rd.&Paseo Olivos , `: �
y E&W corners of Cox Ave.&Miller Ave. N&S corners of Quito Rd:&Paseo Flo�s
this project. "It's a chanCe to CTeate something really ` �y&SE corners of Miller Ave.&Brockton Ln. N&S corners of Quito Rd.&Paseo Cerro j
long lasting and help the environment too," said one E&W corners of Cox Ave.&Homes Dr. E corner of Prospect&Via Roncole ' {
� commissioner. Each year the commission selects E&W corners of Cox Ave.&De Havilland Dr.(E) : E&W comers of Prospect Rd.&Broi�kglen Dr.(N)
- projects and activities to positively add to the commu- NW corner of Cox Ave.&Village Dr. E&W comers of Prospect Rd.&Brookglen Dr.(S)
nity. Last year's biggest project was painting the Cox Ave.at Quito Shopping Center NW&SE corners of Sea Gull Way&Karn Circle
interior of the historic Wamer Hutton House, whiCh SW corneF of Cox Ave.&Paseo Presada NW&SE comers of Sea Gull Way&Puente Ct.
> serves as the Saratoga Teen Center. NW corner of Wardell Rd. E&W comers of Sea Gull Way&Karn Circle (
NE&SW comers of Arroyo De Arguello&Verdle Moor Ct. E&W comers of Sea Gull Way&Lido Way �
For more information about the Saratoga Youth NE&SW comers of Arroyo De Arguello&Hillmoor Dr. All four comers at Sea Gull Way&De Sanka Ave.
; Commission or to volunteeY with planting,please call �&SW corners of Anoyo De Arguello&Kreisler Dr. NW&SE corners of Sea Gull Way&Ted Ave. -
N&S corners of Arroyo De Arguello&St.Joan Ct. NW&SE corners of Sea Gull Way&Ted Ct:
Beverly Tucker at 867-3438 extension 234. N&S comers of Arroyo De Arguello&Lowena Ct. E comer of Knollwood Dr.&De Sanka Ave.
� ��- �x � ��� .��x �~���;.n� � N&S corners of Arroyo De Arguello&Norada Ct. N of De Sanlca Ave.at Knollwood Dr.
t�; `` � �`: � NE&SW corners of Via Arriba&Via Arriba Ct. E corner of Knollwood Dr.&Kirkbrook Dr. .
� ` � ` NE comer of Komina Ave.&Oak St. N&S corners.of Kirkbrook-Dr.&Marilla Dr. -
' ' � � - N of Komina Ave.at Oak St. W comer of Covina Gt.&�Vlerida Dr.� . .
- ` " � � ° NW comer of Oak St.&Mendelsohn La E&W corners of Prospect&Scully Ave
� NW&SE corners of Oak Piace&La Paloma Ave. N&S corners of Mi11er Ave.&Ascension.Dr. -
� N&S corners of,Milier Ave.&Ashton Ct,
� '� � � �` "`` E&W comers of Seaton Ave.&Tammorfh Ave. �
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E&W corners of Verde Vista Ln.&Tammorth Ave. NW&SE comers of Miller Ave.&Ladera Ct.
.;, {� , , �, `� ' _"�� 3 E&W corners of Verde Vista Ln.&Boyce Ln., NW&SE corners of Miller Ave.&Somerville Dr.
, �"�'" ��"`�"``""��'�'����'�`"" �� E&W comers of Verde Vista Ln.&Verde Ct E&W corners of Miller Ave.&Candy Ct.
� : E&W corners of Verde Vis[a Ln.&Prune Blossom Dr. E&W corners of Miller Ave.&Mable Ct.
Tune in to 1610 AM for Allendale Ave.at West Valley Coilege E corner of Miller Ave.&Melinda Circle
� `� � Saratoga tra�c advisories, N&S corners of Hazleigh Dr.&Athos PL ' SE comer of Melinda Circle&Miller Ave. •
'� E&W comers of Allendale Ave.&Via Alto Ct. W of 1vIelinda Circle at Miller Ave.
( emergency information and W comer of Allendale Ave.&Harleigh Dr. . NE&SW comers of Melinda'Circle&Kristy Ln.
N corner of Quito Rd.&Allendale Ave. W of Country Squire Ln.at Titus Ave.
civic events updates. E&W corners of Miljevich Dr.&Argonne Dr. W comer of Prospect Rd.&Titus Ave.
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