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�� esults of arecently-completed Waste Generation Study the County Integrated Waste Management Plan. To prepare
indicate that Sazatogans are increasingly using more the SRRE, a waste generation study was conducted in
desirable waste management techniques -- source reduc- Saratoga. The study analyzed waste disposed waste di- ����� � `+ � �
rion, reuse, recycling and composting -- that divert solid verted as well as source reduction. �' �� - ��r
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waste away from our limited landfill space. This steady
progress should enable the City to meet the stringent require- The City of Saratoga disposes approximately 29,000
ments of the State's Integrated Management Act(AB 939). tons per year. Of this amount,about 17,100 tons aze from
the residential sector, 2,200 from commercial, and 8,800
The Wamer Hutton House will serve Soratoga teens as the new
Passed in 1989,the Act mandates that by 1995,cities from industrial and 900 from self-haulers. Teen Center. For details,see"Teen Corner"on page 4.
must divert at least 25 percent of their solid waste
stream away from landfills. In the year 2000,that require- ��e 17,100 tons of residential waste,58 percent was
ment increases to 50 percent yard waste,23 percent paper,6 .
diversion. percent plastics,less than 1 per- �� �'" '�����
City o f Sanatoga Woste Disposal cent glass, less than 2 percent
Thanks to high participation metals and over 9 percent or-` '
in the residential curbside recy- �, -• ��'!w`;��;!,��__ ganic and 2 percentotherwastes. G arba e R���S
cling program> Saratoga is al- - "�' �E F:t�tl�l+'':� g
DEBRIS ;��;�::'�',;� In the commercial sector,
ready diverting 23 percent of its ,,,� •+-% � .,��,,;„ ;"�_� .
•�-r' ��;`,� `� �; the hi hest rcenta e is a r
solid waste stream.In fact,Sara- , � ��,,.�,�'��� , g � g P � tentative ro osal was assed b the Ci of San Jose
�-�-r-� `� , ''�;: ., (34 percent),followed by yard O P P p y n'
toga has the highest participa- �„J;.'.r ' �;;3�.�,�'.��i, which will increase Sarato ans' arba e rates a
tion rate--sometimes as high as %;;�:'%; � ����' IAL �'�'aste (19 percent). In the in- g g g P-
' ` � dustrial sector, which consists Proximately 52 cents per can per month. Commercial
99 percent -- in Santa Clara CO �� �`������ � ����
'' � '' ""�=% of wastes collected in debris service rates will increase 6 percent and rates for drop-off
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ry' `"�,��� '�' ��` boxes,paper is the highest com- �xes will increase by 21 percent.The proposal will increase
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'`-�-�`- business taxes char ed to landfill owne and will cause a
With the April 1 startup of ponent (37 percent), followed g �!
Saratoga's yard waste recycling by total organic (26 percent) significant increase to the City of Sazatoga's solid waste
program, City officials believe and by yard waste(16 percent). rates. San Jose's proposal will raise approximately $7.5
, million from other jurisdictions who use landfills located
that the City will soon be in compliance with the State s short Waste from self-haulers is mostly yard waste(50 percent),
term, 25 percent reduction requirement. During the first inert material(26 percent)and organics(18 percent). within San Jose city limits.
eight weeks of the program,approximately 125 tons of yard T'his additional income will increase the size of the Ci
cli in s have been collected each week. The existing level of diversion in the City of Saratoga n'
PP g before the yazd waste recycling progrdm was 8,600 tons per of San Jose's general fund. San Jose residents will not have
Under the Integrated Waste Management Act,each city year or appmximately 23 percent. The residenual sector to pay the tax. The current business ta�c at the landfills is$3
and county in California is required to develop a Source per ton. T'he proposal will raise the tax to$13 per ton for all
Reduction and Recycling Element(SRRE)for inclusion in Continued on page 2 refuSe except that generated in San Jose.
'The tax on Saratoga residents will provide San Jose's
City o f Saratogc , general fund with an additional $300,000 from Saratoga
13777 Fruitvc�e Ave. ���P�age residents and businesses. Despite the City's opposition as
Sar+atoga, CA 95070 ' PA�p well as that of other Santa Glara County jurisdictions, the
Saratogq G4 proposal is expected to be enacted by San Jose. -
: Permit 136 Green Valley Disposal Company, Saratoga's waste
POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL nau�er, has also requested rate modifications for garbage
collection se�vices. This request is currently be3ng re-
viewed.Any proposal for increases in rates will be presented
to the City Council. T'he tentative effective date for rate
- � . , �{ ' . : . �� - -. � adjustments is�September i, 1992: , .
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� � � �. ,� � � � � �� ; Q he Sherrifs Depamnent and Sazatoga Public Safety see an unfamiliaz vehicle late at night. Most auto
�� �-� �`� � � � � � �' � ' � � � Commission remind Saratogans that summer is the burglaries occur between midnight and 4 a.m. �
� ��������������������� time of year when auto burglaries tend to increase. To help
�r fr�ih���g I�,nea��Inr��,Sa�toga i�n.
� � � � prevent your car from being burglarized,you should take Neighborhoods can band together to provide security
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the following precautions: for everyone. The Public Safety Commission strongly
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�����������'�'������������ � ` • At night,park your caz in a �
of� Neighborhood Watch
���c����+�ek� ''�t�ni����i�l�t��v t�ey well-lighted area. �� �� ��`� ,�� � °�� ������ �<���'� ,�`��,����� ' units. Statistics show that �
� t���s����� t� th��i���l, C�o�ttt�c��nn � � � � � �$�����l� �f�"#tI"��'�51��� : �
e �ti#��e+�am I 1;���a�1�� "'� � � � � � � � � �� .�� �,. �� �:. � Neighborhood Watch works.
. . . . ���.� �„� �.�� , �� �i� : ��.�a� �'i� . • J.00IC OUI' VCZ11C10 at �1 � � �'� � �� �a� .�� '�a.� •; �r� '_ i, e
�,� � ,� a��� �,�, ���� �� y ` � �� �� Just call the Sheriff s Crime
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�„� � times,�ncluding when inside � � � ���
Prevention Unit at 299-3308.
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� ��.� „� ; � .' ,,� x Y g g � ����"�� +C�������t�'� �� �. They will work with you to
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� , �'� �: ; .� ,� � • Do not leave your garage § � � � g, �� ��� �J
� � ��� �z, . � x �M � ,�.� < ��Q�C��rl���,Y,, ,� � � E �� �� �" <, tion meeting and will pro-
���. :�„� ;� < doar opener and vehicle reg ,.� ��,,: , . .�� ; ��x , , . ..�,� : :
�--� ' vide the people and informa-
�,,�\ .,,p t�:- . ' � istration form in your vehicle tion. The meeting takes no
� '_ ' "�" when parked away from more than an hour and 80 percent of the homes in the Watch
� x � � home. The thief gets your address and opener.
���, :. unit must be represented at the orientation meeting. The
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� A � � �` ' ' • If you have an a,fter market stereo installed in your car,` �blic Safety Commission recommends ihat each unit con-
" �°� �` tain no more than 20 homes.
'•' s record the serial number and model number in case it's -
°��' � '� ever stolen. Engrave your driver's license number on all One final remider from the Public Safety Commission.
property.- Because Saratoga has very few street lights, they recom-
L ` • Always keep packages and other belongings out•of inend that you leave an outside light on at night. If no one
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� has any outside lights on in a neighborhood,it is very dark
�� ` sight when you park for extended periods of time. and inviting to burglars. Taking extra precautions not only
� ��� � � �`°� . ° rotects our ro y g
� '. Don t hesitate to use 911 if you hear strange noises or P Y P l�rtY,but our nei hbor's as well.
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Sc�t�t�S_ar�ta zt� ua� ftir am �em ���- Q any Sazatogans have noticed the vans and cazs driving
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_ ����y�,����j�y����;�r-��`����������y� Assist"printed underneath. This service,partially funded I�
f�pv��������'���Y��t�����������g� „y by the City of Sazatoga,provides transportation services for , �, ,. ,���.�
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�� �� �,� �,� ���� �� ������ rated,unincorporated and mountain areas.
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s` � �� �� � ��� ��� �� �, �� � Rides are currently provided to over 600 registered �� �
1���€i �ou�k�al��t�tec�t�f�c�tt�r f��� ° seniors and disabled who don't have access to a private auto, �"'�z�� , .
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� ���� �;������ � �;��������� s This program is designed for the mobility impaired who " � """'
��������,�t,�,���-�,{� ' ,���������Y cannot use public transportation or drive a car. T'he elderly, - The Transit Assist program provides 14,000 rides annu-
��j���, �� ����L��y���������������" visually impaired, developmentally disabled and wheel- ally with over 100 miles driven per day per vehicle. 37
�� � � �� � �� �� � chair users are some of the eo le utilizin Transit Assist rcent of the riders are from Saratoga,56 percent from Los
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�g�„��q�� � � �k 3 � x� �� locally. 'The service involves buses and vans, with or Gatos and 7 percent from Monte Serena Approximately 74
' ��:� ��� � � �; �' � � ����� �� ��� �� ��, without lifts,taxis,or cars driven by volunteers. percent of the Transit Assist's budget comes from Trans�or-'
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��r�p�,y��,�����F�'',�w���� Transit Assist is a non-profit agency that has been funds. The remainin 26 rcent is enerated throu h '
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��f'l � � �� � ���� �� �� :j operating since 1976. Fees.for riders are based on monthly Town/Cit Grant funds, po '
� �'U+'�'1'GiG4� � s y donarions, client trans rtation
� �`�� � �. � �y ��� ����� ��� � � income. There is a one-time registration fee of$5 to$10, fees, the Council on A in and local �
; ��� � � ��x , . g� g, grants from the
��}��� ���� �����������. and rides range m cost from$1 to $3 one way depending community.
��,�;��i��������������,���,Q�.�yJ��, upon distance and income. The service is available Monday "
���e�{��� �, � �� �" ������ �� ���T' through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and service can be For more information about this program,ca11 Transit
�������j����������,�,���� prescheduled 48 hours in advance. Assist at 395-2010.
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� �� ���� ; ���� � �� ��� �� `,� Planning Gommission Update - . WASTE-from page 1 '
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��� .����k� ,� Y}��������������^ • 1 was diverting about 14 percent of its total waste,the com-
��'�'er�i����6 �� �� � �����s��� ��,�._',� �' S F utu� mercial sector 65 percent, and self-haul about 52 percent.
�� � ,��:: ��,`� � •-���. �,:�: � The primary materials that are bein diverted from the
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��� ���,��� � � ������� � wood,yard waste and glass beverage containers. �
�� '���"������ ' �'� � � ��`�� ��'��� � M • , This waste generation quantity and composition data
� ��� �� � � ������� ��� � Y� Determ�ned Will be used to plan further diversion programs and monitor
�����`��� ��� � � � � �� � �� � the progress of programs implemented to achieve the man-
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�.� 3�� ��� �� y � �� � • dated 25 percent and 50 percent diversion goals. The
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�� �,� � �� � r�� � ��� � �?�, com lete Source Reduction and Recycling Element is sched-
�� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� m � - uled for a ublic hearin on Jul 1 1992, and for City
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Council approval on August 5; 1992.
Q he Planning Commission will be busy over the sum-
� mer months focusing on the Hillside Residential For more information about Saratoga's environmental
. � � • Zoning Classification, and updating the City's Housing �
� � programs contact Isabel Gloege, Environmental Programs
' Element and the Open Space Element. Manager,at 867-3438.
� � : E A�� :�� ��,� � k� > �� : The Hillside Residential Zoning Classification is sched- ;;
��`�Sae'�I����pul���e€�"'+��rl��ay tkz��ity��`„= uled for adoption pending completion of a ridge line map. T�� � �'� ���a� � w �� �� �.
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��� tv���:�s��t�,�u�° un'pt�z'tant �i��', T'his map will graphically identify building sites with sig- ,� � , � ��. ���=
(����� ��;�ay���� ���� �pi�� ��� ��.� nificant visual impacts. The new ordinance will simplify ������ � � �
� `�� � ` � zoning in hillside areas. �`� ��F • ���� �'' I
�a�nrn�n�s tr����sn��Il,+��ty a�Sar�at��a,Z��'�7
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��� �� ��,; The Commission will also be reviewing updates of the � � � �
���� �� �� �'� `�� � � � � �� �� City's Housing Element and Open Space Element. The ���e � ���� ��
��� � � �Ed�tc��ta�/ll�ign�� �� �' Housing Element contains the City's goals, policies and � � �� ����`�m
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� � ������p�y ,�� implementation techniques in providing housing in all areas ���F��' �� � �
���`� ��� �� � ��� `� �-`� � � , of the City. The purpose of the update is to reflect the City s ;� ��� �� �:
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k �" �� ,��� PR�N7E�v�n7H � remains. The Open Space Element update will establish a � � ; '� ���`�,
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� *�,, � � ��� SOY INK framework for implementing open space goals and policies � � � � � �� � � '� y,
1 � �� ��� �''��'��` �`� B :�_ � �� ��j in order to maintain the`,`open character"of development in � ���' � ���� ��: ������ �� �.�N,
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Think Twice Before Taking a Quick T�ip
.Q quick trip in the caz to the store,library or a friend's starts is to link trips together. Making stops on the way to .
house causes almost as much pollution as a much or from a social event will really cut down on pollution. And
longer trip.The reason for this is the"cold start."The startup � r sharing rides with a friend reduces it
of a cold car(one that has been sitting for an hour or more) ,� ��` k��'� ' � ,, even more. , �
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emits about five times as much pollution as the startup �'3 � "�°� �;� ���- � �;�, ��,� ���`��� �����'R; �
T'he best way to reduce �� ��� ��`'" Citp Councal = �
of a warrn car. 'This is because the catalytic ! �� � ��,F ���
, converter,which reduces pollution from pollution from cold : �� ��� �'�q��thiirl Wednesdu�s,7 3l1 p.m. ��
;� ' � �� starts is to consider ����� � ���. � �: � �
the engin� e�aust, dces not � � �� �� �n
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work until it's hot. �,��� � � � � � � � � � P � �� £i�'�urtd Recreatian C�mrr�,fiSwn �
needs to be made at �_�
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Automobiles emit an � ��� �'� �� � ��; �� � £ E ���� ���� � ��, all. Hopping into the ��� �`����� � � �' �� `
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acray of pollutants includ- � � � ����� ���� �°`����� car for a run to the store � � � ��E $ � ����
� �Commission �
in cazbon monoxide, ox- �'� ��� �� � �� �'� is so c�uick and easy that it � : ;� SecnruX.A�onday,7 p.m. � ��
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ides of nitrogen and hydrocar- � ' has become a habit for many � �� �� , '"' ' �u a �� "�
bonswhicharehannfultoourhealth y� � � of us. By first thinking before we act,we'll E �'v �� Public Safety��►in�ssaon � a'� ��,
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and the environment. A one-mile trip skip unnecessary trips, make better use of our time ��� 4 ,��;. Second Monda�7 � �
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in a cold caz produces 70 percent of the and cut down on air pollution. ��� ' � '- ,. . �� . �� �,: E r
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hydrocarbons of a ten-mile trip. Therefore, This educational information was provided by rhe Bay Area Air '� �� �eritage PreservaGion��tinnt�sston `� .�
many"quick ttips"add up to a lot of air pollution. Quality Management District. For more information and a free � ��� ' � ��t Wednesday,�T�"���t►i. � �,���
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An easy way to reduce the pollution caused by cold 6rochure call, 1-800-HELP-Air. . �� �� • -• : Pktnnin�Commi�s���� � ��''�`�`�
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I 992 Summer Pavement �'rogram �� ����`FourthWednesday}������^� :�� ��H,
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, ���� -�� Finanee Advisory�``+mma#ee ;:��� §�
O s part of an annual Saratoga summer event,the City s Regulaz and proper maintenance will extend a street � � � a
Maintenance Department is acting to improve the surface's life. Utilizing a computerized Paveinent Manage- � �` �� ' � � t1s tteeatee� ������ , � � ;,
durabiliry of the city streets. If your street is listed below, ment System,the Maintenance Department determines how 5 �3� �'
you will receive a notice approximately two weeks before badly streets have deteriorated and which surfacing material � City Council and Placmirtg�tirr�i��tot�-rneet�rCgs;'
��are held at Councit,Cl�ambers, 1�'�'7 Fruitvale t���.�
your street is scheduled to be re-paved and again 48 hours in is most appropriate. ��
advance. You will be reminded both through the notices and ��e` �������������� ���� �����g `
from posted street signs to remove your car from the street. Much of the funding for this progracn cornes from �`��`�`�����'����'����'���'������� _
No traffic will be allowed to travel on your street that day. h' � ����x�'����opies of�a��tiCla,�an b�obta�ned �°
Utili User's Tax revenues. �.
�fi���lc�tr k�osk during bu`sine�houi�s: �
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��1'C4�r� �m! „sa; �a��`;��, �Q�. -�:3 �TQ� r..- � �. �«��•- � � , � � �.a �' . ..
Slurr Sea1 Ca e Seal �?��� ��1�>t�te.�r�ittlay be€�re a City.Counci.l rneet :
Y p g��a�ra�Jc�s�Merc�ry��tews�and a�:liste�ei arz,':
Afton Ave. � Carrick • Kevin Arcadia Palms Dr. Chester � End ��'� ` �`
r,�a�cn���ccss'TU C`.hannel b.;`Agenda i�nater�ats �
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Alvarado Ct. Bonnet End Argonne Dr. Glasgow Glen Brae ����}�}�����j�j��•�������,fy��,�����^�
Ambleside Dr. Woodbank End Athos Pl. Harleigh End ����j Satil�c3ay'2lfom[�7tg bef�5�City Ct�ii'ttC�l meet-
Bella Vista Ct. Horseshoe End Calle Montalvo Montalvo End �j�gs atld Morlda�,before Pl�nning Co1't�r�lissiqti m�Ct- "
Bonnet Way Gasa$lanca Dagmar DeHavilland Ct. DeHavilland End �j��s'at,Lhe S�r�tv��Co1C�iT1€iunity Libt�y,1365Q$ar�-<',
Boyce Ln. . Verde Vista End Farwell Ct. Farwell End ",�pga,Avenue:� ��' �� '
Brook Ln. : Brookridge Johnson Glen Brae Ct. Glen Brae End �
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Brookglen Dr. Brookhaven Brookview Glen Brae Dr. Manoa Hammons ""`
Brookhaven Dr. Johnson Brookglen Gunther Ct. Brookglen End
Brookridge Dr. Brookhaven Brook Harleigh Dr. Allendale Orleans �
Carniel Ave. S'toga/Sunnyvale Wazdell Hickory Hill Way , Ljegava , , End. _ , �
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Chrisiie Dr. - `` Dagmar End - Holyoke Ct. Plymouth End
Columbine Ct. Shubert End Kilbride Ct. Regan End
Crestbrook Dr. Sazatoga Braemaz Manoa Ct. Glen Brae End • , � -
DeHavilland Dr. Anza DeHavilland Ct. Nantucket Ct. Plymouth End • ��� ���� �
Donna Ln. Douglass End Orleans Ct. Harleigh , . End , ReCTQQliOli Gt�ilre�����IItILZC � ��
Dorsey Way � Michaets . End Pierce Ct. . Pierce End. �' ` �'� � " ' �
Douglass Ln. , Donna End Plymouth Dr. Holyoke Nantucket � �@ City tif.S1r`dtOga����,�icm Degarfinerit ha.S .
Edinburgh Dr. Glasgow Beaumont Plymouth Dr. Brockton Needham -released The Sumtn�;;1992 Ac �i�t�s,Gtude "I71is issue.;_;
� Fortuna Ct. � � Harleigh End � � � feature� ��5e��ant� a�t�vi��'l��'���ry �g��g�tt�- � �
Glasgow Dr. Shadow Mtn.Dr. Miljevich Overlay ( ��������������������� �� �� ���
Harleigh Dr. Fortuna End Alder Ct. Glen Brae End �� ' �� '�� �z� � �� �������� �:� �� �°
Kilbride Dr. Glasgow Miljevich Aloha Ave. S'toga/Los Gatos Forest Hills �<�u'���������*��l�������?'C�7t�t*�
Kodiac Pl. Bonnet �nd Angus Ct. Cumberland End about th���ctivit���t� '��'#7te�'��t�'}�'�ti�•',
� �a1�1', tti��'tllei' bia��5����1��, ���ri(�
Kosich Dr. Saratoga Creek Obrad W.End Bonnie Ridge Glen Brae Swtland � � � f T�� ,
Larchmont Ave. Needham Sommerville Bougainvillea Ct. Toll Gate End � iridsurfi��Cl�.Sses,anc��GI��IC� �� � �
Michaels Dr. Dorsey End Briaz Ct. Glen Brae - End ��:. �� «�� � ����'� ����� �'� �������,
Montalvo Rd. S'toga/Los Gatos Calle Montalvo EI Camino Grande Panorama , ; S'toga/Los Gatos ����������������-������
Montauk Dr. Fruitvale Taos Glen Brae Dr. Charters Scotland ;�� �P '�'�ter Tc�tter, ������, ���c�+�ii�
Newhouse Ct. Shubert End Glen Brae Dr. Cox Via Real ������� ��p.-��tdt��v�t1�'�:, '��� _ ' '
Plymouth Dc Needham Holyoke Glenmont Dr. Canyon View End �C�2Sk��,���d�,uot�B����� C�S� ' '�
Plymouth Dr. Dorchester Nantucket Hammons Ave. Glen Brae Edinburgh U��`ts�'��3 tc���an�'tTtaz1�'����C�t�y,. ��t���1I .
Portos Dr. Wendy Ronnie Indio Ct. Kam End �h���tic��aati'�t2ent f4i���������� �;_•;
Portos Dr. Harleigh Allendale Kahala Ct. Glen Brae End � �� ���� � - ��- ��' �� ' � :
Riverdale Ct. Riverdale End Kane Ct. Kane End � ����� �'��������"���������i�it�ig'a�
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Riverdale Dr. Aspesi Riverdale Ct. Kilbride Dr. Beaumont Glasgow ���lytYi���, Bi��'�le P�`��J�� ���ial,.
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Scotland Dr. Glasgow - - Glen Brae Kinman Ct. Karn End �+��iicl��`��u��i`�`�t�1I�ids,I� �zI�,�y�s' ,'
Senaoaks Ct. - fAllendale End Monte Vista Dr. Valley Vista El Camino Grande _ ���1�SSe�13����Cf 7Os�Mus���ni���"�Ct,�� ����
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Shadybrook Ct. Walbrook � End Mt.Eden Rd. Pierce City Limits ������ � "� �°� , �,s: " � ��� � �, � ��-, . :
Shubert Ct. Shubert End Oak St. St.Charles Komina � �,`'+�pc�lt���?i�grarl�s�r� avatC�l��� ����: ��g�`'
Sobey Meadows Ct. Sobey Rd. End Old Oak Wy. Pierce End �tf�t�c[t��� Y6�'tI'iswiilbet����p���'� `..`;
Taos Dr. Montauk Okanogan Orella CE. Kam End ��gtte:`I` �w K�t�,SOCCei�'��'Seb��I���� �
Terrence Ave. Elisa Ascension Prospect Rd. Titus Lawrence Exprwy ' �I���Ck3Ti�t�i��dCl�niC�tthe����11����Ile�e
Valley Vista Dr. - Monte Vista End Prospect Rd. S'toga/Sunnyvale Via Roncole � �� `��]ity ��ts cati le�i'ri mtiles��t�t S+p�all�. �
Walbrook Dr. Brook len Cit Limit Puente CL Sea Gull End . ��` �
g Y ���t�e�,�olf a���inis less+ons,and ic�sl�€t����ara� ,
Westover Dr. - Portos End Quito Rd. Woodbank Vessing �jl������•, ,, :�� � �- - " �
Woodbank Way Ambleside End Quito Rd. � Sobey Pollard � �f � � x�� � �� ', �� � � �a� �
Woodmont Dr. Chateau End Quito Rd. Marshall , Ravenwood � ��,� '�, "� ' ;``� �'� �,� ` ��''
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Woodward Ct. Tamworth End Radoyka Dr. Kosich West View � �'�' �<«"� ```
Roble Ct. Via Madronas End � �c •" ,r#:�; '� ��'� K '
Scotland Dr. Glasgow Bonnie Ridge � � ��� _ # ',"'��' ��� , ��
� Springer Ave. Fourth Congress Springs �� ��` �' .
� Three Oaks Way Via Madronas End y���� � �.
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Slur Seal is a thin, ve dense and C e Seal involves s ra in a hea Overla involves the lication of a �� -' � "`"- " ^ � , � �
ry rY aP P Y g rY Y aPP �� � �
very black seal which fills cracks and layer of oil onto the pavement and new layer of asphalt over the sv-eet � r, ` J " '��.;
prevents oxidation without produo- covering it with a layer of gravel. This after damaged areas have been re- �' � ��.�'� ;�� �g �r� -j- x�� � �
„� �.�-z , � �, � �i�,:
ing dust and gravel. This seal is used process is done in addition to the paired. The overlay is reserved for �. ` Partt�ating iri v����th�e classe���:a�at vtr�� ; �
when a street requires only a light SlurrySealprocess.Thesetechniques streeu which require the maximum �t tear�more aboai',�e�pular Saratvg�,l�ecreat�c�n. ;
treatment, provide a longer lived riding surface. amount of maintenance because of �p�g�"ams.Call th�l��c�a�i,p��.l��tm���t 867 3��8 `
ew .
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- � . � • � Q he City of Saratoga has joined a county-wide effort to Oils and Grease: Fuels and lubricants enter storm
curb the flow of pollutants down storm drains and into drains from leaks and spills of automobile engines,trans-
. the bay. Through the efforts of city staff and volunteers, missions,radiators,or improper dumping of oil into gutters
'� curbs azound the City have been stenciled with the reminder: and drains.
� ������ ,�R � �� �� �������� � � � �� ���°` "No dumping, flows to bay."T'his storm drain pollution
�����'���'����.'������.� �,��� prevention program is one of the first steps being taken by Residents are reminded to fix oil leaks,recycle motor oil
' � �'� � � �� � � � � � ��� � throu h Sarato a's curbside rec clin ro am, and take
��� ����������- ����� �,���� ^ South Bay cities-participating in the Non-Point Source g g Y g P �'
� � � _ � � � �, � Pollurion Control Program. other hazardous materials to Saratoga household hazazdous
��i���� ��t�t�����s��v�:at��g g�Sa�co�a�
� �: � � �K materials drop off events.
`�����'`�� T�� � � � ����������� Non-point source pollution is caused by wastes and
����`���������`��� ����������� ollutants accumulatin on streets, ards and aved areas Pesticides,Herbicides and Fertilizers:Chemicals over-
��:���G�������������'����� � P g y P a hed durin ard care enter utters when waterin land-
�,������������������������,��� in cities,washing into gutters or storm drains during rain- sca d areas g y g g
s storms, then flowing'into the San Francisco Bay. Unlike I�
���'`����`�Y���`���`�������'����� pollutants that may enter the Bay from"point sources"such
� ^�l�et��������� � ������ � ��� �� ' � Saratogans should be careful of chemicals they buy and
�� ����� � ��� �� � �� ������ �� �����, as sewer or industrial disch�rge pipe, non-point sources
� ��, use, and buy oniy what wili be used. Don't over water.
����������,��,�����,���,�:������ come from many locations. These include parking lots, �gation runoff will carry these landscaping chemicals into ,
streets,construction sites,gutters and other surfaces in both
�������t,�ri�i7ic��k�s`�����ad�te���� �; the gutters and storm drains. P
���,�� �t�� � � � residential and business neighborhoods.
�� � �b��� ���il�p�fi���a�� i
r 'h,��t���rz�� r�i���� h�Ytt� �v�ta��&�nt�=����tc.�. Solvents and Household Chemicals: Paint thinners,
� $ � Non-point source waste flows directly into the Bay
- �'�`�`�����`�������'���� � �� ��� � without an kind of treatment, unlike waste-water which oil and water based paints, degreasers,detergents,bleach,
�� �� �� � �� a� k� �' ��� ��;��� ���:��. � '���'` y drain cleaners, and other products enter the bay when
����������������;��������������� , flows through sewers and is treated at a water pollution dum d into storm drains or on to streets:
, ������������,��������,���,������ � control plant. Studies of the impact of this kind of pollution �
� estimate that 60 to 80 percent of inetals and other pollutants
t�aii, us�.�'tt�uld.e�tec� #�m�lves �i��i�k� �� Caution should be taken when shopping by buying only
������������������I�������`�������`��� souraces and ban ru o��e life come from non-point �,�,hat is needed and reading labels carefully to find less toxic
��ssrass�tt�z��?�c�r Ctck���vse most are noi effective �; � substitutes. After the product is brought home; use only
��g�5t�h�z ����er,the us�of eornm�rcial�nsect;� what is needed and dispose of used or leftover materials
�� Saratoga has joined with the other cities in Santa Clara
���������������'������f�����''� ��:�� � County and the Santa Clara Valley Water District to find Properly--not down the drain or in the gutter.
� � �� ���:�� ��� Y x ,�. � �:
� �� � ' ` effective solutions to reduce the amount of non- omt source
� � '�.�i�a��r� tl�C�1p211S fP WaI�€11��i�C£tlx�' �` p Bacteria and Ptant Nutrients:Bacteria from sewage,
�� � '�� � pollutants entering the Bay. This effort includes continuing
�������. �'��c����!���'g?��y=.�s��c��� ' animal wastes,decom osin ve etation,and se tic leaks or
n � �� studies to determine where specific pollutants come from, P g g P
�l�t��s..5;�n�g��t��ha�qu�stionsrega•rdi�'�giyine�, overflows can enter gutters and storm drains.
� 'methods for reducing their amounts, and informing the
��ts�.s��an�'th�l�e�ck`sh�iuld catt th�.�c�unty c��;�
public of steps that it can take to reduce water pollution. y�d and lawn cli m s should be rec cled. Animal
�a�i���t���1�`��pa�tm�nt�`ector�onLroi lli�- � PP� g Y
�b7�t�'����75-1 i�5 � "� � ��. droppings should be disposed of in the garbage, not the
��� � ���� � �.� �� � �� �� �� Among the poliutants that contribute to non-point source
' . � ��.,��. '.� �� �� � �� �� �� �� � �;�„ gutter.
pollution are:
Heavy Metals: These metals and toxic contaminants With 1.5 million people in Santa Clara County, even
� � may come from vehicle exhaust,tire compounds,motor oil small amounts of these pollutants can add up to a very large
� amount of pollutants flowing into San Francisco Bay from
and weathered paint. Specific metals include chromium, creeks and storm drains.
copper lead,mercury,nickel,silver and zinc.
For more information about what ou can do to reduce •
�� �� ��✓ ����� � � T � ����' Solutions for the metal issue include car pooling to Y
r g non-point pollution and help protect the quality of the water
�r���"�J ��,�;�}����f��tlt8��Qit��p�il -- � reduce the amount of auto exhaust and wom tires,auto tune-
� � ,�� � ��� ��y� �� f� ; � � � � and wildlife in the Bay call Isabel Glcege,Environmental
�� � ��E� ��� � �� �� = .�� , ups and repairs to prevent oil leaks,and proper disposal of
,���w ��„��� �;�� � ���� �Q�.�� �.� �.���„ Programs Manager,at 867-3438,or the Santa Clara Valley
� ��� � �� � � P g �� used oil,automotive fluids and paints.
��d s�Cac����3���������vt��a�€�te�ns tl�r.,.n��h �. Water District at 265-2600.
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� � � '3 � �������. he City of Saratoga honored its outstanding employ-
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� ���� ��. :: luncheon at the Sarato a Coun Club. Ma or Willem �'�'
��, h � 1 ������� � �inesda���' Kohler presented plaqu e and ch ks for$200 ach to three � :� �,
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� ��� „��1�� , � Y � employees chosen most outstanding in three categories.
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��ti ����r��� ' � ����nr���� �� Mary Chandler,moming city hall receptionist,received �,,,�, �.
�� � �:�������� ������� ���� ��° ���� � the"Most Innovative"award. Mary has worked for the City ``-�.�, �� ' n `��
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� �� ���� �� ����; for almost two years and has contributed to City operations �,' '�' ����� : ;,��' ,,,
��� � , P�����'�����`?�d����'����, by streamlining the business license renewal process and � � ` �` `
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� �cl�s�,��rii��,"ria��Z� ��p�`� preparing a pamphlet on how to start a business in Sazatoga. �
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�nt���h��t s������������ t��et��� Sharon Melin was chosen by her peers as"Most Inspi- ` �''� � ,
c�q�r uv�i�t���t��t�����c� r������� �� Y�'� rational." Sharon has been a community services clerk with , ��"``�
� �� ����� ��� � �� � ��� ��� �� ���^ the City far two years. Robert Rizzo,maintenance superin- , '
,����t��`��.�?��ffi F �� .,. � ��������'� tendent of parks and buildings,was selected"Most Dedi- - .
������Y����?��� ������� , cated." Bob began working for the City two and a half years i I��ij� I'��' �;,Y' �'; � ' ''
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� '�u�e n���r� � d�'t �t�n� The Office of the City Manager received recognition for
'����pnt�+ �'���'�:�� ��` �x� � � greatest achieyement for a department in 1991.This is a new Mary Chandler,Robert Riuo and Sharon Melin were recognized as
� " �#��a��tt�;� ���� 1��' award which was received last year by the Maintenance outstanding employees by the C'ity of Saratoga.
�v��ue��� � �� ��,' ����,� Department. The purpose of the award is to recognize the
� �ian;`�d�t��+` ��� � r��ae��� department which has made the most outstanding effort
, at�86� ��,,,� °� �:� � ��- based on the following criteria: customer service, staff tion of a curbside yard waste recycling program making
�"" � � � �.�'� � .�� Sarato a the first West Valle ci to have this m am;and
� N� development, productivity,budget, achievement of objeo- g Y tY P �'
� "g tives,intra-and inter-governmental cooperation,creativity, active contributions to further enhance the City's customer
� �� motivation and esprit de corps. Judging for this award was service philosophy. Pamphlets on city services,the addition
� � ��� done by City department heads. of an indoor kiosk, cross-training of staff and one-day
; � � s ��x ; business license service are just a few changes_staff has
i �y � , .- �g � y. Directed by Assistant to the City Manager Carolyn implemented to better serve the public.
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! �y� ; � King the Office of the City Manager is the newest and
' " `� ;� " second lazgest department within the city structure. 'The Nine employees were also recognized with service
��°'� %�y� `�� �� ` � ' � � department also has the most varied responsibilities,rang- awazds: Dan Trinidad, maintenance director, 30 years;
, �'���' �° ing from answering and directing all city hall phone calls to Robert Kirk, building maintenance leadworker, 20 years;
coordinating city-wide recycling programs. Jaye Tkach,account clerk, 10 years;Tsvia Adar,associate
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planner;DavidAshby,parksmaintenanceworkerll;Michael ':`_'.`�
A f��r notable accomplishments include consistent and Holly,parks maintenance worker II;David Mooney,parks '
, � effective follow-up on all code enforcement complaints maintenance leadworker; Mahmoud Sanatkhani,plans ex-
,'_.� ', � :� �:.`� � � ���` ��_ �,.. � � �° � .-.resulting in closure of 94 percent of the cases;implementa-. .�aminer;and,dennifer Yang;accountant;five years:; , ,
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