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Home My WebLink AboutFall 1992-Winter 1993 The Saratogan . " � � � � � � � � ��'''�� 'x, _ � � �,, � � � . . , ,� �� j ` . � . . � � . �-� .�s' ` . ,� " � '/� - a. l� �1 ,�'� � �, , , � � �� j �'� b�� ;,� . , � � �� ! �*� �. . r - ��.� �:x�. i �'�ca'"`:�' �,;-. � , . . . - . . . � f, .�� : � �� : , � �� „ � �w � � ,��,s ��, �..�: �; , � � �" a +; i _ ` � ��; t+ '}�'� . . � �. �� :`�II'' . � , , fV� � s�� : , � _ ' �� X�y $t� . , �� ,� �' ��, ��`'� r �� ,� . � : - � ,` u" s ;' �i � . � �' � �'_y , - Ci Staf�' and Sarato ans Ce�ebrate ` ` ' ' � " �Y g � � ; Grand O enin o f New Ci O f�ices • � rc� - � � ? P g � �Y � . � _ : . � • 1� ��omr�,i�' £ � � �,s� _� � �� ,�~ 3` � �� l �.'►�'� � g, 3�� , ^. I fN�� - I � �� "'�;, � �IC) P LUT'1C�I�[� �� . I �� .� � � ��. �� . � I `` �� ,�; ` ' x��'� M • Fi � - � �., �°`S� P ��, >::'� uz�A°W��i'��a�a 4 ,Nr,':�� y:��g s�� . . � � �� J ��' :ar 1 �: � . � ... . � f. K `��:. ,Ee'�� . . e,,., a. � Sarato a Bud et ' � � a �. k g g k� � � `/� � . �� - � �T C uts Af�'ect Staf�' ' �. �� - -s. �{ , ��. . _ � �. ,y" � �Y ^ � ��g �� ;� and Ci S i { � �� ty ervi ces � ,y �, ��ti� � -- . � . �� R� and Pro rams - - ; � � �, g � ; �:��_ �� ` �he State budget crisis has now in turn become j The entrance to 0 ces is now located at the nin .o the Hall cou ard. Sarato ans can ask the lobb rec tionisE or direciions Saratoga's budget crisis as the City struggles to make ' �Y ff� � 8 f �Y ►Yl' 8 y � f the cuts required to recover the dollars lost in the new State � to the di(ferent departmentc budgat. 'I'he City of Saratoga has reduced their budget by � - $570,928 in response to the State cuts in revenue. All areas � �he City of Saratoga celebrated the grand opening of Geologic Stability,and General Plan maps. of operations have been affected. '. iEs new ciry offices September 25 with tours of the � offices, entertainment and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Saratogans were given an opportunity to view the plans ' While there have been many cuts, one of the most ' Approximately 75 city staff and Saratoga citizens attended ' of capital projects in�rogress when at the Engineering and ; noticeable will be the loss of the Hakone Festival. Elimi- � the event where cirizens were given an opportunity to ' Building Inspection Department. The Building Inspection nated from the budget for 1992-93,city officials hope that i leam more about the city depardnents and the services ' division also had informadon available on building codes the festival will return in 1994. The popular event is very ! p and regulations, and had expensive with supplies and staff time,and is a casualty of � each rovides. .The Los Gatos Chamber Orchestra, demonstrationsoftheCity's i the cuts imposed by the state this last September. j a 1992 recipient of a Sara- �;n,M�neg�r•s orr,� w � 5 � softwane pmgrams used for � - . � ��u�P�� ro ect, land and ermit Salaries for City staff have been reduced by $52,470 j toga performing arts grant,' ning Dtpartment 3 management. p which includes cutting overtime,reducrion in salaries,and � provided entertainment for , �r;�,8�B,,;�a�g : i ' the event. ��oe�P�n„eo� 4 crrr � � - ' eliminating temporary hetp. Services and supplies were cut «n��o, �,, ��9 ; The Recreation Depart- by$430,808 which includes eliminating two issues of The � � ` menf displayed various �Saratogan,deleting contracted DUI;enforcement,suspend- a City Staff were proud to �;",° v � share their services and � ""°"` � classesandactivitiesoffered ing the Hakone Festival,cutting back landseaping mainte- recent accomplishments. �� for this fall in the lobby of. nance and repair, and suspending the library expansion + The Ciry Manager's Office �� 5 the Community Center. ' project development. The City made a$87,650 reduction in provided informaUon on the . � ,ffi�, ��o Class brochures were also fixed assets which includes deferring replacenient of city � City's environmental pro- ��'� �� ± � available, and visitors had vehicles until 1994. �ndale Avenue �„i � grams and the Community � ,�.,°:; the bpportunity to enroll in ; Services division. The '� ' �' '' fall elasses. Vehicles,and County cuts and federal requirements have also affected City's Emergency Opera- � equipments used for main- �e 1992 budget. Animal control services were cut as af { tions Center was set up and taining the City's streets and , September 281eaving the City with obligations that,because � - the Finance Department displayed its award-winning 1990J - P�g�'ere displayed by the City Maintenance Department of public health,haveto be fulfilled. The first priority is pick 1991 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the ��►e Ciry's Corporation Yazd. . , up and disposal of dead animals from City streets: The cost � 1991/1993 City Budget. _ to pick up dead animals includes certain supplies and equip- � Saratogans are invited to visit the new City offices ment that may cost as much as$2500 the first year. The Planning Department visitors reviewed the Residential Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the lobby county has also made the decision to begin chazging the City � Design Handbook,the Northwestem Hillside Specific Plan, ��sitors can look at the indoor kiosk which displays city for treatment of sick and injured stray pets picked up in Saratoga Village Design Guidelines,the General Plan,the meeting agendas, event and program flyers and more. Saratoga,and$1500 needs to be added to the budget to pay �, City Zoning Ordinance,and the Heritage Resource Inven- P�P1ilets distributed by the City of Saratoga are also�. for treatment of these animals. The City needs to budget at 1 tory. Also on display were the Zoning, Areas of Service, displayed in the lobby. For more information call 867-3438. least$40Q0 to cover the cost for the rest of the fiscal year. ' City Manager Harry Peacock feels this cost could easily triple beyond fiscal year 1993. More information about pick City o f Saratoga � up of stray and dead animals can be found in the City Update. � . Bulk Rate 13777 Fruitvale Ave. , U S.Postage The Sheriff's Department has advised the City of Sara- Saratoga, CA 95070 . - PAID toga that a recent bill signed by Governor Wilson expands : ' Saratoga, CA the chazges which can be made by the County for booking , � Permit 136 fees. The Sheriff's Department estimafes that implementa- � tion of this bill may increase bocaking fees by as much as an. additional $50'each. Peacock says this will increase-the POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL.- Po��g �oStS approximately $16,500 above the current " . amouFlt budgeted. To deal with this increase, the City Council had to decide whether to increase the law enforce- • ' ment budget,keep ttie budget the same and cut other police ' - Continued on page 4 1 . n The Saratagan . : : . �. . . .� � , . Communi � Service Of�icers Assist . tY , ;. Sheri�f's .Department and Residents � �� ^�� , i,��;;�: e�; �;; � �� a � � ,�°�� ' � �' � �. -� ,,.� � � � �� `�. �� , r , �. ; � iqi i � . '� . il��,�;� �P� . , � , � ' i ' � � ,� �" � - ' L"w- ' �_ ��,A;,� f'� � � l�� , � . •,� :.. I 4 I I ��I ,�,�I ,., jf: �I i II':. � �I �i �': ` ., .. • . _. .. � ;� F ._. , ,,. �. �� 'is�., ` j � ^ , ', � .?� �' � .�-:. , " . � . . .�i...,' ,,.. . ::>::;' l.. ... ` .:-: . �..: ` ..�. '.. . . .:. . I � .� , . .... , .... ...: .. . c: . �� . ;...i��, �II ' � ,:. ... `�� „ . .:. . ,. ' � 111�� .. R � ��: 1. ��C� a iF ... ��'�' y �� .��,.�:s.,'-3,�.�. � � d� i ��q. I f �� `"��x4y. i � � ��A� � �^ z�a; ` f �'s €�°�� » - �@_ '' � ' 1 _ � Saratoga Community Service 0/ficers Paula Reev�Rebeaa Spoulos and Kay Lida in front of a City vehide. I , ' � . � or Saratoga residents with a complaint about bazking ' duties,and 40 percent assigned to emergency preparedness. � , � �� 4 dogs or noisy neighbors,the person theyusually turn As the only City employee in. emergency preparedness, � �bb�� to is one of the Community Serv�ce Officers (CSOs). A Paula is responsible for plamm�g,training staff,and imple- familiaz sight in their distinctive City vehicle,officers are menting all aspects of the City's emerge�icy response plan. often out in the field investigating public safety and citycode Cuirently working on the swing shift, CSO Kay Iida has - �$�� issues,assisring the Sheriff's Department and meeting with been with the City of Saratoga for two years. As the CSO �� residents. Clerk, Sharon Melin receives incoming calls and visitors, ,�� ° �� . � ��"� ' ' � - manages the customized computer data base for the com- � � � � ��.., After two ears in the lannin sta e,the Communi � Y P g g tY plaint management system,and handles invoicing and pay- . Service Officer.program was iaunched in Saratoga in March �ents for faise alanns and parkingcitations. �� ,�x; 1984.The program was inirially designed to reduce the costs �'�x �� of contract law enforcement,provide field enforcement of Since the CSOs are not swom personnel,their assistance �.n:. m . e », �..` ��d.� ��„„ � �'�� j "" �'�� the City's municipal and zoning ordinances through efforts in Iaw enforcement related duties is limited to such activities : �� to obtain voluntary compliance,and serve as a liaison among as interviewing concerned parties,taking reports,and inves- ��'�*�� '��"` Saratoga residents, City staff and Sheriff's Department tigating vandalism,thefts,threatening and/or obscene phone ��, - � ��{��= personnel. calls,and stolen/found bicycles. CSOs also assist in main- ��p��; taining traffic and cmwd control at the scene of traffic -. . The program has evolved over the years as the City's accidents,fires,and special events such as parades and foot ��, �_ .�� .=s' priorities and emphasis have changed. Now the CSOs spend races. � � the inajoriry of their time enforcing municipal codes. The �. � �� cases which occur most frequently are complaints about T'he CSO office processes applications for solicitor � �_�; ' " � j ��' solicitors,storage of vehicles on public streets, signs,gaz- permits,enfo�es business license regulations,trains school �� " bage,storage of vehicles and other items on private property, crossing guazds,oversees public nuisance abatements,pro- '� �� barking dogs and other anima�problems, and noise. Tlie cesses parking citations and maintains the alarm security � Community Service Officer is the first point of cqntact for system permits. In enforcement of City cod�s,the CSOs most Saratoga residents who have concerns or complainfs. investigate a wide range of potential violations:weed abate- ��' ment;tree removals;soliciting without pemuts;signs;sight• �,', The CSO program is part of the City Manager's Office obstructions;various public safety issues;hazardous spills; � and under the supervision of Carolyn King,Assistant to the • gazbage,trash and dumping;a variety of animal complaints; �� City Manger. Rebecca Spoulos, the Senior Communiry building code and zoning issues;and abandoned vehicles. �'° Officer,is the field supervigor and has been with Saratoga � i for over seven years. Paula Reeve, who has been in the For more information about the Community Service , pmgram for tluee years,has the combined position of CSO/ Officer pmgram,or to report an ordinance violation,call the �� Emergency Prepazedness Coordinator. -Her time is allo-' City of Saratoga at 867-3438. + cated 60 percent for code enforcement/law enforcement ' � � : ell � - �� Youth Commission Members Plan °�'��! �� Po ular Events for �Sarato a Teens � �� p g � � een issues continue to be of primary concem in the Youth Commission contributions this year included a City of Saratoga thanks to the hazd work and dedica- middle school Halloween dance, Music Fest '92, and an � = tion of the Youth Commission. Since 1988, junior,and expansion of activities at Warner Hutton House Teen Cen- � � ` ,� ��m� p9 �� senior high school students have been appoinfed by the City ter. With middle school activities growing,the Commission ,�� ,�� - �, €; y;Y Council to serve one or two year terms on the Youth is now focussing on special high school events such as live � _' Commission. The Commission members have since ad- concerts and movie nights to serve older teens. The Youth vised the �City Council in the Commission is currendy deciding areas of youth activities and uponaCommuniryServiceProject ' worked with the City Recreation i • x for this winter. department to plan,develop, and ' � � � � � � Youth Commissioners repre- � " prort�ote teen programs. ' . ;� ,� � �&� , � ��_ � � �� sent different junior and senior Beverly Tucker is the advisor � � � ��.�� zff � high schools in Saratoga. Nicole � � � • � ,� to the Youth Commission and Q y��f�� Behnke,Sabrina Gujral,and Jason • works with the group to imple- , � ��k A ��; MorimotoattendRedwoodMiddle ment programs and organize teen �� itQ� � � TI?Lt��"�4 � School. Steve Adams,Anita Chu, ' � ` _ � � - �� - - � � tnps and aotivities for the ne�v � _ � �� .TanetC'lau,7aoh Gi11 B�71y C�lcege, � ' � �� , :� � �:` �� ;. a��Ih` Wamer Hutton teen ce�ter. To ConnieIng,Brad Kellogg,Renee . y ��tf �d��bo�ct` �ity improve their leadership abilities, Kuo,Cameron Orr,Karen Randesi � �� t� ;, }�'ieas��t, �.pur commissioners are required to attend a one-day orientation and Chip Yamada attend Saratoga High School. Wendy , �, .�, �,�, e� ' �;�$ �'77'� and a three-hour leadership training pmgram. After train- Berg attends Prospect High School,Andrea Martin attends ' � � q��{�, ° ing, commissioners attend and participate in ac least 80 St.Francis High School,and Jean Cheng,Neetu Gupta,and � � �� ;.� �_, � percent of the monthly Youth Commission meetings from Anna Wang attend Lynbrook High School. � .� � ' f � September through June. _ � � � ` �� The Saratoga Youth Commission meets the second � - � � � y ��'� � �`�� Youth Commission r�embers have chosen to participate Monday of every month at Ciry Hatl from 7 to 9 p.m.and�all �� ' \ �� for a number of reasons ranging from wanting to be involved meetings are open to the public: For the lacest Youch � ` Y �' '° " A in the community,to having a good time and meeting new Commission infonnation,check the "'�een Corner" on the � PR�� ,� people..All of the,commissioners want to be involved in back page of The Saratogan;or call Beverly Tucker at_867- SOY INK ' � � something that will make things happen for youth in the 3438,extension 234. � ��m� communiry. � � . . : : The Saratogan Ci Volunteers Honored at Luncheon ` � � Qhe annual Ciry of Saratoga Volunteer � � � ��-� ; �z . Recognition Luncheon was held �"� ; ��y�e�;� �>>'��r �"�`��,�f;.��`y-'� ' � 3`F, � October 20 to acknowledge the hard work �� , �,. " x�' s��f 3� �,�.� of the City's volunteers. Hosted by Volun- "�� ' £ `��' "��, '" � ��`..`, � s - .,r, teer Saratoga Coordinator Carrie_.Deane, �� , � 3 ��.;' �v� �f, � �� -, � �.�� f � ��. approximately 135 of the City'svolunteers ;�°� ;; �'��'`4' #�'� ��•' ' � ��C�� K� � � � �� e s. , -� , � First a��t Wednesc��s�T.',�p m. � attended the event Each of these volunteers �� ; � �• ,��, � �.�� w, - � donated at least 10 hours or_provided a �� ` � � „ ��, �. F�� - � �� `��"� ' � � � � � � ' unique service to the City of Sarato a. :�� a �, . 1'arlrs r��-�ecreation�` � ss�rta�a� � . g � '�r ,�� fonday,7 34�:�"s. � � ;- ��" ;� ' *�' s f ��: The City Council and staff were leased �� \ � ' �M ° � F _�' �� : . � '� � P �,�, _ ' , ; ' ;,: �g �� t�t Commisston.^ ''�&� � to have the opportunity to honor and thank �; . _,� , .�, � , � - � ,��i��t1?Monday,7 p.m� �� the volunteers who provide a number of �� - � � � .�',�� ; �.,� � � �`� ��`� �� important services to the community. This � . �I ��,�;�� , � ': , � � �.� past fiscal year alone,over 400 individuals �� < prt��'�ii�lty Cammis ' �� , �. . donated 15,700 hours providing the City �� ° ,<'�� " Sec��" onday=7 p.m. ��,= with approximately$155,700 of additional �� ,; `�� w� �� Herita e ��_. g 1��ttion Comm:sst�� 'services. Many City programs would not �� 4 �� ,T exist without the volunteers including the � �t�W��'s�ay,g:3Q a-m`�„�y �� Dodie Walker, Sara Klokof� ond Earl Harris received � � ' � Ham Radio Operators, TV Unit, Hakone Docents, Tea � � ,;�;. ,,,�� speciol recognition for their volunteer work ot the annual pjttni�n �q�ttssEon Services,and the Hakone Gift Shop. _ � w� Volunteer Recognition luncheon. - ,��ja�j�'p�j�j� ��sdays,�.3��:� Three volunteers received special recognition for their �, m �,� = ��' � � �;.: work throughout the year. Earl Harris was recognized as the Dodie Walker received the "Most Dedicated Volun- � � Lcbrary Cot�,�sinn ; '�� "Volunteer of the Year."For more than three yeazs,Earl has teer" awazd. Dodie has been a volunteer at the Hakone �' ;� a� ��eSi�'�'��d P m :' � been giving carpentry and structural maintenance assistance Gardens'for over four years. She volunteers up to seven �� ' '�� _��° at Hakone Gardens. �. hours per day,twice a week assisting the staff with various �� nce At�vasury��nuttee � � � As�eede��h gardening tasks. She also gives docent tours to visitors,and �� , � . � � y� Sara Klakoff was awarded`Outstanding Teen Volun- provides them with information about the pazk. � � ' ' '' teer," Sara volunteers for the Recreation Department's �w C' �ounc�l and I'lan�ing "��tission meetings, dance program providing assistance twice a week during the City volunteers range from 11 to over 80 years of age. � �� Coitncit �ltamb�ers I ��Ftuitvale Av�A afternoon classes for younger children. In addition,she has Volunteer Sazatoga has many ongoing programs open to ��' Hall houi�are 8 a.tln to ��: All meeting, provided clerical assistance by helping the instructor with volunteers of all skill levels and ages. For more iriforrnation, .�gend��posted?Z houts itt advai��the kiosk it�; typing,bookkeeping and telephone work. : contact Carrie Deane at 867-3438. �fronia��tyHall. CopiesQftheagsnc��i�eobtained� �from.: t�hdoor kiosk during'business h�t�s .. � • � � M. � ' � ` � � ��materia�s aze avai�abie at C��Hall o�� .� :, � � � Mori��fore me�tings,and from 5aturday�#aming Saratogan s Adv�sed to be Wi nte r Wi se ��fQ��Council meetings and Monday bet�t��e Plan-� �nui��:�ussion me�tings at the Saratoga Cornr��nity�. Li ��b50 Sarato a Avenue � `�� Q s Winter begins in Saratoga,residents are reminded to area before access is cut off by flood water and leave a note ��,� g � " ' �� ; , protect themselves against storms: While no one can inside the home telling friends and relatives where they have ��J° �"' accurately predict whether this winter will be wet or if the gone. Before leaving,all electric circuits at the fuse panel - cuirent drought conditions will continue,there is the possi- should be turned off by pulling the main switch, or all bility of severe storms and flooding,as well as electrical appliances should be disconnected. Gas � mudslides. Winter storms in Califomia can , service can be shut off at the meter, and be deadly so the state Offices of Emergency water service can be turned off at the Services have prepared the following main valve. ,' �", . �:; safety tips to help residents prepare " �' . for a safe winter. • "�'� ''�Afferthestormthegas will ` ., �1t f�jl��i��'`I��C�'�lttti7t��'S`��k' � � � '�� I1CCC1[O�CU1T1P,(1 b1CIC OII by ��'�; ��. : � �� ` �� . �: � Before a storm,residents the utility company crews. Do `�e��ot too late to sign ug for many o�th� �at�� should store supplies in � ; not use fresh food that has come in clas,'��d holiday activities affered by the Rects��ti€c��: a handy location. These �" s'�` contact with flood waters and local instruc- �P��;The"On Your Tces"dance program ita�� " supplies should include tions should be followed regarding the safety of �"�n-gont��;�st�ion. T,�iis program has ballet,tap ant1�: a fust aid kit and es- drinking water. If in doubt,water should be boiled or =J�classes��f�r�ents ranging frQtn pre-schaol.tc��; sential medicines,food, urified before drinkin . Live electrical ui ment in wet � ��1�- �� x �' P g e9 P ��`�� a non-electric can - areas should never be handled. If electrical equipment or ��F� �,'�� : ' ' ��"' Qther cla� � �a.�°��pace available inciude v opener, and a por- appliances have been in contact with water,they should be � �� sai�ing, and��ar�nts, ��S fvc handting,sibiic�� table radio, flash- checked before using. Flashlights,not lanterns,matches �� lights, and spare or candles, should be used to examine buildings since ��'�rY� Holit�}��`�i�tes�n��fl�e annual s`Br+�a�� . batteries. Residents flammables may be inside. Downed power lines and `��'�'ith Santa.'� ��rmauon�7��ates;�imes;'�';: , s �. should keep their cazs fueled,know safe routes from their broken gas lines should be avoided and reported a��s,�c�ntact th� � on depatt�ient ai��7 3438.� : � �� homes or offices to high,safe ground,and keep sandbags, immediately to the electric or gas company, �� ; plywood,plastic sheeting,and lumber handy for emergeney police or fire department. Saratogans should �� :��„ • � � � waterproofing. - stay tuned to 1610 AM or local television �� .:� �� ^ � for inforcnation from local authorities. � "� '' '�� ': ,' Afrer receiving a storrn warning residents should store �; drinking water in closed, clean containers in case water �While flooding in the Saratoga azea seldom occurs, �� , �� , service is interrupted. If flooding is likely,and time permits, residents may want to take precautions if this is a wet �� e � � ' essential items and furniture should be moved to upper winter. For more infortnation about flooding in your � �� x ' -� �� ` � ,�:�� floors of the home. If residents are advised by local area,or emergency preparedness call the City of Saratoga �� ; , � : s� � ' ;;� authorities to leave their homes,they should move to a safe at 867-3438. � '" ' e�, p , �� : s� �� _ Sarato ans Encoura ed to Re ort � �� ` ��` �, Y tl��, � � �� g g P � _ � � � � � : �. ;� F � �. An Hazardous Material S ilis � � ��` �� j�� Y p a � �� ^ �� p�� ;. ° �� . any Saratogans have answered the call to stop If the discharge is not hazardous, but is still illegal, �� . � �� „ �„ ��,� � hazardous materials from enterin the ba throu h the Santa Clara Valle Water District and the Cit of � �'�`w�� e� �"'%�x" g Y g Y Y � � �� e i��s; �" g g " P� g g � ��; �� i, ��ery' sto�n drains. Noticin the messa e, No dum m ,flows to Sarato a wili be notified. ��,y � �y� bay"stenciled on their curbs,residents have been notifying ��.��,' , �� 0;,';%< " � the City after spotting hazardous materials such as oils When reporting hazardous dumping, be prepared to y°£'�"�%�,�� ,',�„� ��;y� ;��°"�u ��°�� identif ourself and to re rt the location of the s ill,the , �� '��!�%� � '�r� �� and grease, pesticides and fertilizers, solvents and house- Y Y P� p � '•� hold chemicals,bacteria and plant nutrients being dumped apparent source,if any,such as a broken drum or outfall,the down a gutter or storm drain. appearance such as color and texture,any odor,and other ,,, , ;�• �h.:' ` observations such as weather conditions and surrounding � � . • Isabel Gloege, Saratoga's Environmental Programs activities. If you would like to hear the outcome of your Manager,says that residents should call 911 if they notice report,provide your phone number as well. , . � . • . illegal dumping of hazardous materials. County Communi- cations will then notify the responsible fire district and the Not all reports will have apparent immediate results, State Department of Fish and Game. T'he responding fire and you may assume that nothing is being done. In fact,the - official will make the decision as to whether or not to call discharge may be due to an incident upstream,or the spill �� ' ��,�� X�; the Hazardous Materials team. may be old and only become noticeable because of recent � �� a��;� �� :: rainfaiL If you do not provide your name and phone `� �� ;� �'� �"� � � If the materials that have been dumped are suspected of number;you may not be able to follow-up on your report. ��'��,8'�:�P�,�� +isaries� � being hazardous,the Santa Clara County Hazardous Mate- � emergeney rnforrnFz[it�n atu�� rial Team will be dispatched to handle the discharge. The For more information about non-point source pollu- � ,� Santa Clara Water District Hazardous Material Team will tion,call Isabel Glcege,Envimnmental Programs Manager �� '� civie events,update�� ='.i�` � .. :� �' ...,.,... ..�� .. � also be dispatched. at 867-3438,or the Santa Clara Water District at 265-2660. ,'� �� . ��'° ! _ . . , i . The Saratogan . _ . : . _ , . • • Californians Can Choose� Fire Safe � - � • � Landsc in to Hel Pr�tect Homes ap g p � '� � �� ` � � � ,,,�i �`t � �� c. � ,7!^ � " . -�- � � •�' � ..' k c;:; � �" ': . - �`at,��a1�e��ps Tr��ur�A��i,�'omp�u�nce. _$ `, ��, �, �,�:., � � t ," � �:�, � �,_'_ , � � , �� , . ., � � .. , � ; � � ' ; � �' In a��orci�n�:un�tti��Arr�ez�c`a��`with��ii�il� ��: � � �� ties Act�ADA�,�'t��T�,a t�at�r�tc��n fcr�tl� t� a � �i �r: �<:. y � f Sara�i��a has�`"ti��omplete��;"fi��:�rans�tu��p2a� ar " � � , , �entt�e�struct[�TYtodificattort�i��acilitl��i�ces =� , . � ,,: sar�tc3�chieve pi��m acces.s�brl�t�as desez�b,ed�n ' :� „ . � � ��e:Am�ncans�r�th I}�sab,l��-i�rtc�boak � . �� ,, �1�, v. � , � • �� .� �� `�` Tnie�st�c�co►n�i�nity rt�e�'t�rs izl�liic�uig ind� �ff � �` id�i,,,�w�th�isab�lit�s En'ar g�i i 2 at�on;�i;e�se�tan��`s y, , ;: g��=', �IldIV1�tI`t�S�tX�'1(�ISil�kltl�l�$i.'tll�E.'P+I1CQlI�+d��Q T�sY1#.e'��`. y � �.�x � , xw'>,. s r a�w`.,,. r� ��y . �e pl�n��1`submit their��imments Ttie;��ty�i�rt�� f;'v �`roc8s��afforming an advisvry co��e t�a r�gres�� `' �� ', ;: . �e d�?Tecl cornmunity in revie�r��'the�t�'��n �� y � �� ` �,, . �iri�is�p�an and sel�evaluation.��e�c cont��ar�iyn � � � ,� ' . ,.��.: _ �_�: �. ��ltag, Flssistant tD the City l��dger, �t 8b`��4�$>�f A wild fire threatened several homes in the canyon area o f� Big Basin "Way in early October. No homes or lives were ��ciu�'�iriter�sted in partie�patu��; � �. � � �� af�`'ected by the blaze, but residents are reminded to keep their yords and homes fre safe. ��' t��piablic ctipy af tt�� 1an'i� ava��a�Ie�1n th� ," � � e�C�in are�of Sarataga=City H�11 13'��'7`��ruitvat�;, aratogans survived a close call when a fire threatened 24055 MS.107, Oakland 94623. The Santa Clara County v�n�, Ctty Hall b€��ess hot�rs are 8 a.�i��o 5 p.�n� 4 the canyon area off Big Basin Way in early October. Central Fire Protection District has a"Wildland Fire Sur- ��c 3 e�y;t h r o u g h F n t�t a}�:A f�i a l t r a t�s i h v�,��a n,w h�c l�,�� L u c k i l y,n o h o m e s ar li v e s w e r e l o s t,b u t r e s i d e n t s a r e a g a i n v i v a l K i t w h i c h i n c l u d e s a l i s t o f f i r e r e s i s t a n t p l an t s a��rpcsr�Tes the�ub�ic's co�'tzi7ents and s�estion��- reminded how important it is to protect their yards from fire recbmmended by Sunset magazine. Call 378-4010 to re- ` 1 Et��uhm�d�t��he�t�CQuncil ft�r "proval �. and,as winter rains approach,mudslides. quest this information. Dr.Ellen Henke also recommends � �� ,��\ � �=� ' � reading"Our Wild Fire"published in Sunset magazine in While no plant is fireproof,there aze fire resistant plants the June 1992 issue. available and"firescaping"is becoming a popular option for ` � � Californians. Experts believe that greenbelt firescaping The Planning Department is in the process of compiling would have made a difference in a runaway blaze like last . a fire retardant landscaping handbook. 'The handbook will year's Oakland Hills fire. . include reprints of articles on landscaping techniques and a list of fire resistant plants. Tlie handbook will be completed "`' � �; �� .� - � ,� �4Y� According to Dr. Eilen Henke, renowned gardening by mid November.Contact Susan Riggs,Assistant Planner, i g ` � .�� expert and media garden communicator, firescaping in- at 867-3438,for more information. ")#ll��`D�aj1t�'CS'��i�''�t�tC'�+�5t �Z ^ volves more than plants. It includes creation of fire breaks, � " ' �� `� �� :� � - tillin or mowin tall asses,eliminatin fire ladders cre- w�'he Saratagc��e�ti ��`ur�tn fe�7lu��s;,�'�grai�t`�� ated by overgro n veg�tion,removing firewood and other , � , ��; �, �� , � �� , � �g�� nd speeiAl aerau;�z��r�rv��l,f��r dpG+��t��'t��. fuel from environs of the house, educating gardeners to �` ��►�� `��(��' �'� �� °��.�;��°�� C��'�� :: remove debris (unless it is �hipped and composted), and �� - �;�l�� ` �� ' �ie Reereatu3n�7'e � ' ' ' �� `�Q�lici��p�t`�i'�i�'��f x � �� 'a� ` landscaping with low fuel/fire resistant plants. �� xf �� re ared 6 B�� T'� �.,��i�'�'a r�tt� r�tr �.: . ��'�`'��'s� I� �� 1� f(� i ��y� p .� � �, � b' ��. � � � � � ; E�� ;�� ,�� tor: In,foraa�ta�r�,��r�his ec�turr�i c�n�,�t�v�rde�l � Sunset Magazine recommends replacing highly flam- �� . ��, � ��- �� y��; ihe Sar�tp�c�=1'+ecr�a�i�+r� 1�Qpar'tin�e�t``� ��77� : mable plants and trees such as acacia,eucalyptus,rosemary, �•�°�� t��?�`��,��'��?��;; C7 ��"�jx�'��'��"� �� .��"��'�t�� and pine with fire resistant plants such as dusty miller, . �''��°�r�bua��x ��' �� '..��,�,��,;, - . - R�L1�� 2�� J§�s'� �� y,.�,� `.s'�- � . . . � � �i �� " �� %� � . � � ��, '��.. lavender, rockrose, santolina and wall-flower. Plants are �� '�f ��- ' �� *"�"'� * :�ern�x�e bC�c he�iha��er��ra�� ' ��, �•: �� , determined fire resistant if they have low growth habit,low �� ,� � � �. � .;�'��i��z, fueI volume and high moisture content. They should also be � : � ° �� -'� '�� `, a at start �'i��':t�=�nernber,ec��srcai� �sc�ree�., � �c��;��'�c n�� utlets a '�v�'��arh� :' � . :�° � drou ht toterant,and if ou live on a slo e,consider slo � �r �� e Chird annual,:.�tusi� Fest�'9� drawan ov�r.��fl� g Y P Pe �f��rttmc��r�esc�-��nan�ofhc�a��r�ll��s �� g �: stability. Broad-leafed and succulent plants tend to burn less �� , � � � �� ,y�� :�ple during Cel�brate Sacatoga. The 1992.�Iu�s�,`�;t readil than lants with needlelike folia e or fine leaves. _ ,�, � �� ~;' �� ' '�k �� Y P g �'nc�ris� u�dee�sz� .�f �a��lsn�e� r��i��%ab�� . : est winners wer��I7'Ja�go featanng Steu��d��,�s� � �� " �r�und rCe�k��th fi�-e r�sastertt maE�al� �i� ; � � ch Gil1,�Dan LeibowiEzand Matt�Westlri�f�t�slac�� Having a nonflammable landscape dces not protect the � �; �� ' � �� ,u� ,� �,��' �� %�'� �� ;�� ,� � �Tnkte Fw�kle in,�secQnd pl�c�; and A �t� !��1�� ro e from fire when the lants are destro ed b drou ht, ��;�°'�tr�`��'��''�1led�t 7S�eet,fi�vtr� �s ,��,��" � � P P rtY P Y �Y g rt �� ilnon"in�thir�i�pla�ce` In;��ddition to the�s�b�rifd��, poorly maintained,and adjacent to a house with a wood roof. � � �� * ��,: �� ,�� ,,�� . �ttmpeting��for pri2e m�ney, t�xs,��u'�,,f��t�v��.;�, � Everythmg will bum m a high-mtensity fire�. But firescapmg�� ,�«��,�'��t��ne��l�`e,�,��rr�2 �rciur��`�` _ ��ct hands-an �ra�is,�iigh s�hc�1 �lu�Z ar�pr�� a yard can make your yard safer and your landscape�can help � '��xs anc��de�raan gulters��y��,,��,�;, � �th�s �nd f+�d�d t sh��cs Y �,,� �- � fi ht the fire.� �� Y��,°�� , � . � ; � �� y=n� g � �°�� -� � �,� �� , �; ; , � ,� � �`�� '�"�5�,�#`�Z1f��t 1e��5t��,�€�Gt�t`�itt2 S�t�tl��'� ' The cc�mrr►��i�rt�s�t��zv+�fc�u�s�"c�t�`F�1 wz�ta�� There are a numb�r of resources to read for more x�� ,��; �� . ^�� ,�� ,�,� ; �� ;�� niddle schaol �a�tct� c��,N�v�??�,r �t��th�'<'i�nitt� �` information about protecting homes from fire. A free *�;�:�ee��t'�c��'4�gt��`"�panefart��e�r� ' �t3inmisSionArt��w;t��t��'nbeS2��t��i�k1.� r; brochure with firescaping and safety tips is available by �"'` ',� ;'` � � �:�„'I ��' � u.r' ��e��r�� : �n m �c�1'�«� 9 �� k ' � % � �F � �� Pp � � � � �� t�� ,� writing the East Bay Municipal Utikties District,P.O.Box . 1, :%:� . K� b ��- �.�$��k�� :�� .. . . . . . . . �'�`'TF4e�amer�I�ttc�r��aus�T`eer��nt��are�n�in� �iili�peed ahe.�d�uich�dil��c�c�L ha�ar��e�� : BUDGET-�rom'�e 1 - '�" �ter sc�taiI unt�I..�r:,��n. Af�e�sclii�X�ur�fe��; ' �• services such as DUI or the School Resource Officer, or District and the Congestion Management Agency to help ��dy are�;Ninteiidt��n�,��cr�e�t��a�nd d�iit�� cut in other areas so the overall level of general fund fund these programs,but at this point there is no assurance �c�kang and arts artci�'afts��la:ss�.� � � �;; � �; � �,� � �. � ��E �� , expenditure doesn't go up. The Council has decided to that all program costs will be covered by the fees. �,;.�arattiga�;eris az�I��h�ip t��'S'�u��ciitt�� cut DUI enforcement. , �ussion pI�Yaet�vit�es 5��1��€Sr�ta�t'�t c��s�� While the recent State budget cuts, county fees and s�i�n�r�C your schtio��se.��lat�d Y�th�ti��stan�� , The City aiso faces the possibility of an election recall. federal requirements have hurt Saratoga's budget,this is not ��icT�ft�r tiames�t�me`et��tg,s��i�dxz3�,,i�z��1�`�e�� . If the current petition is filed a one-time loss,it will continue to �� . ��.y��,_,�� q�a t�� ,�y��, with the required number of grow. It�is estimated to grow � si natures and is verified, an ';�� '� �� `��' �� ,��'`� � from$328,611 in fiscal 1993-94 ��inri'�ission,teen��+�c��z��;r�nc�sn c��ae��:: g �" � � � �� to over $678,000 in 1996. The ��u��,��;��,�� election would probably be held ��;��'�� _' �,� ��'� � �„Y � � �� some time next year. 'This would '� ��; �� ;�: �. ��', ��F� �� City is currently addressing how �<;� ,��.��;. •. �_ ,-. : � , ,, ' ;, '; �� incur another$50,000 expense. -�� 4�� it will face this situation in future '..' > , '% k'' �x � �x ` �°� � � �� years. So far they have not exam- � The Americans with Dis ;��`��`�� -�'�� f.:. ' '` �� , � � , s ; � � � ined what changes to the City's : " � }�' � ,,.�i � i�"' � � - � � � ,,. �� i � abilities Act requires a number ��,�� ,,,��,�,,�� , taY base in the form of fees and y "'' �'t .�� of h sical modifications to � � � � f � �: �}� � , P Y � � � �� ' � , charges. and increased ta�c rev- � ` " ;, �� x ( '' facilities which will have to be ��'��1'��,;��'� a� �;� enues are possible.The City Staff � = ` made between now and Jul 26, s ' � "� ' ' � � ,: � Y - � �� ' -� �' � �� feels the time between now and , �� ` 1995 to comply with the provi- next spring can be used to go back ` � ��,; y sions of the Act. Peacock esti- to the zero base budget approach y y mates costs to be in the$50,000 to$100,000 ran e. The most g used every two years to reorder service priorities, to look ;�,.�' �� extensive changes will need to be made to the community at service level options, and to determine in the long run • - 3 � �� `� theater both in terms of seating and access to the stage, what can be don�with the current tax base, and what can � '��, � �� backstage area,restrooms and drEssing rooms. be done with an increased t�base. �:� �, ��,�� `�, � � +` ` ,�,r: ` �, Costs to comply with the CIean.Air Act haye not yet The City estimates that it will need to cut the budget , .��' been determined._The Cit will be res onsible for adminis- A Y P by 6 percent in Che future to.keep the City m a financially tering�and enforcing'the trip reduction ardinance and the sound position, or raise further revenue through higher � associated computer network. New programs will need to fees or increased t�es. Some cities have already taken be phased in over the next two years. A special surcharge on ; these actions,but raising t�es is the last resort action for � vehicie licenses will be adrriinistered by the Air Quality ; the_City of Saratoga at this time. . ... . 3 ,� .: �.: ' �: � - . _ , � .,-��: , # ., ..: ^4 .. ,� , 5 � � � � � • I � • • � • I " • / �• � • .