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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 1991 The Saratogan • . i . i _ � , � ;: _. ; � - � ��,� , .:., _ . � • �'� �""r." - . • . , JLTLY 1991 , � ` ` � �� : r � �,�F � � . �, �, � � � _ _ , �` K; '�' � . � y' R.,�: 4,� . � ♦ F! r _�..: / , . .. S �, � # � . . . . . ' . . . � . � ' � �. � �. � �. . . *� i CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 7' PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION PAGE 3 , PUBLIC SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM, PAGE 2 NUAL HAKONE GARDENS FESTIVAL, PAGE 4 , Pro ram Re uirements Reduced � � g q � � . � ; Revenues Im act Clt Bud et ' � p Y g : . �, , The declining state of the economy,the recent drop program related to transit improvement and vehicle trip � ! in Saratoga's population,and the rapidly growing list of reduction,two additional state-mandated programs. " city-financed,government-mandated programs have ' made preparations of the proposed two-year budget a � In addition to the cost of the added programs,and � ; � '-�< 1 challenging undertaking. At the Council meeting on the loss of revenue that Saratoga is experiencing,the State � � June 19,City Manager Hazry Peacock outlined of California diverts funds from cities to fund county and ' a� a,. Saratoga's financial future for Councilmembers who aze state programs either directly or indirectly by allowing the � � responsible for making the final decision on the next two county to charge for services such as booking fees and �� _ �.,,, �„ yeaz budget. property tax collection. These services were previously ;.�� d!�� « seen as countywide and paid for through the property tax. '"'""="'�"`�"x 'i i� \` �'�t �.��< � While the costs for the many Saratoga-backed <:. '`� � programs continue to rise,revenue from several sources Existing Programs will Continue �,- I is falling. Sales tax revenue has been down this year �e budget for the next two years will�ontinue : existing programs of service,begin implementation of a � �' ' '`� \ � compared to recent levels;the slowdown in the real + estate market reduced•revenue from the property transfer full range of environmental programs,expand the existing �, ,�� tax;and,the reduction in construction,especially new Landscape and Lighting District,and increase the housing starts,has reduced�revenue from the construction City's programming for junior and senior high school „ , citizens usin the Warner Hutton House as a teen facilit • "• �i� (;', i ta�c,pazk dedication fees and fees from development g y• ,.,�,� ��,m�,,a��, �, ' ��YL��'��I permits. City Manager Harry Peacock recommends that,to '�"" '�B";��,'�4�'��'i " �I' In addition to reduced revenues due to the econ- the extent possible,env-�ronmental program costs should ,.�� . _ . be paid for through an 11 J percent surcharge on all ` '' -` omy,the 1990 census found that Saratoga's population ` has dropped. As a consequence,Sazatoga will receive �bbish bills--commercial,drop off box,and residen- -c • tial--beginning as soon after July 1, 1991,as possible. ►✓ar�ato a• less money from motor vehicle license fees,the cigazette � The Youth Services program is expected to generate ta�c and the state gas t�. ► . about 50 percent of its direct operating costs,a goal One of State s Additional Programs Required which Peacock says should be attainable by the end of � While revenues are dropping,the list of programs the second year. Safest Places mandated by the state and federal government,but paid for by the City continues to grow. The areas of environ- Peacock warns that the next two year period could . . mental protection are proving to be most costly in the prove to be the most unstable for the City. Although the to Live and Dr�ve 1990s. Funds to cover costs of solid waste management spending program proposed can be accomplished within (including recycling),household hazardous waste the existing reserve policy,there is almost no margin of disposal,air pollution,and non-point sou�pc�llution error for the next five years. Saratogans are receiving above-average traffic supervision,traffic law enforcement and (urban run-off to the Bay)must be provid�l;by lo�a1 City management is striving to continue providing accident investigations according to a recent report agencies. ;. high quality,basic municipal services to the people of of the Enforcement and Engineering Team of the Saratoga and do so in the fzsGally conservative manner Institute of Trans ortation Studies,Universit of Govemment funds are being provided fat��ar�ge� p y �`-expected by these same people. Peacock regrets having to California,Berkele The Institute conducted an tion management,but these funds are restricted tc� ; y• suggest the imposition of fe�s t€�p�y;�or the various anal sis of the Cit s traffic r specific uses'and aQn-restricted funds must�us�far - . Y � y' p ograms,comparable . : environmental services�et fc�rth in tt�e budget proposal, to studies funded b the Office of Traffic Safet in street maintez�ance purposes. These funds eannc�t� y y ' but it is his view that such fees cannot be avaided without the ast,includin a similar enforcement and used for eleme�;ts of the congestion manage.ment ; P g ' , ; making substantive cttts in�ther areas of serui�e, engineering analysis done in 1983. ; �... � . . � , "" .: The I stitute's report cites such actors as. -: . _ �: < ; ,� ' � - , . high quality of the Santa Clara County Sheriffs r�:�:. _ �.�-_ ; ' � .,. _ . �; . . - : -- - = Department sworn officers;immediate availability -- :.` � � of a large agency's support services which includes ,._ -.. ,. - - , :, . ; - _s. - � �y�-_. : = H ; "=� . a narcotic suppression unit,criminal intelligence � �ai��r�v� " � � unit,emergency response team,and a high-tech .�. � ; ` � .- 3 .��- •:."` � � � � ; ' communications center;and high quality of �; ,,. _ _ , ,. :z. �. _ - . .._._ _. management. .. • _ ;_-j; � , __ . -- � ., — (Continued on page 4) � � � . - Route 85 U date � .�.� : �� p _ �- : . _ _ _ " � �" � Route 85 construction is continuing between �� - s,,, `` �= ` - ` Prospect Road and Saratoga Creek. Construction will . . - take place from 7:30 a.m.to 6 p.m.Monday through � � " Friday. Traffic will be maintained at'all times on � Prospect Road,however there will be single lane closures at three different stages of construction. The lane City ojSaratoga � closures will occur between 9 a.m.and 3 p.m.for periods 13777 Fruitvale Ave. � eulk Rare of approximately four days. Disruption to traffic on Cox Saratogq CA 95070 U PAID ge avenue is not anticipated. Sararoga,CA For information and u ates on construction Permit 136 � ' activity call the Traffic Authority Field Office at 866- ' " ' ' POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL - �, 2277(C,A�ts)or drop by the office locatea at 18805 Cox ' Avenue,Suite 130-A. Office hours are Monday 1 to " ' ' S p.m.,Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., ' - ' Wednesday 11:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Friday 2 to 5 p.m. The Saratogan � CI T Y UPDATE : ' � � . Utility Users Tax Ezemption Design Review Workshop � Some citizens may qualify for an exemption to The Planning Commission has been conducting � - the Utility Users Tax. A Saratogan whose income a series of workshops to investigate ways to improve � ' falls below a certain level may benefit from an exemp- the compatibility of new construction in the hillsides �iNir.�:+�'� tion provision,in effect since the tax was instituted in and in established neighborhoods. Items under _ 1985. If the total gross income for your household is consideration include increased slope density reduc- set at or below the level set each year,you may file for tion,house size reductions based on maacimum - -� �- � -• ' ` � an exemption from the 3.5 percent tax on gas and building height,clustering new developments and ,� electric bills. increased setbacks. SCHED ULE � The maximum household income to qualify for The City has received considerable input regard- �' the exemption is one half of the median income for ing these issues over the last several years. Design -; ,� Santa Clara County,based on the 1980 census and standards were last revised in 1987. Saratogans are ` � City Council adjusted annually far inflation. The 1991/92 limit is encouraged to participate in the Planning Commission ;� �irst and third Wednesdays,7:30 p.m. "� $21,520. process to provide all points of view. For more information for times and location of hearings,call the '� ` P[anning Commission ' If you have previously filed for an exemption,or City Offices at 867-3438. �Y Secortd and fourth Wednesdays,7:30 p m • are planning on filing,remember that exemptions must �a be renewed at the beginning of each fiscal year(July � Heritage Preservation Commission � 5.� 1). Applications for exemption are accepted at any Recreation Dept. Summer Programs }�`� First Wednesday,8t30 a.m. time. For more information,contact Karen Campbell at 867-3438. '` Public Safery Commission �s � Second Monday,7 p.m. £; Saratogan Schedule Changing �� Library Commission Publication of the Saratogan will go from a bi- _ � • Fourth Wednesday,7:30 p.m. monthly to a quarterly schedule foliowing this issue. � -��' City news will be available through Community �� Youth Commission Access TV(Channel6),in addition to the Sazatogan � Second Monday,7 p.m publications. The next issue of the Saratogan will be �`, ' distributed in October. ' Finance Advisory Committee ; � Asneeded : f�(ll��t DQy CQl'8 .SUpP01't�il'OZIpS � City Gouncil and Planning Commission meet' gs are held at Council Chambers,13777 Fruitval.�` The Saratoga Adult Day Care Center,in con- A large variety of summer camps will entertain venue. City Hali hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All ; junction with Saratoga-area churches,will begin a Saratoga children of all ages. Children 8 years and � ' ting agendas are posted 72 hours in aduance o ; series of Caregiver's Support Groups in late August or older can attend tennis,horseback riding and karate E�Ciosk in front of City Hall. eariy September. This program is part of a series of classes,or a spirit clinic or magic camp. The Youth �� support groups for people caring for a spouse,parent Soccer program offers classes for children ages 4-5 �` Highlights of City Council agendas are pub ; or elderly relative. T'he group will require an eight- and 6-8. �lied on the Monday,before a City Council meeti� ' week commitment and each session will last two �fhe San Jose Mercury News,and are listed on ` ;; hours. There is a$25 fee for the series. There are 30 summer camps to choose from,but "��unity access TV Chan�el 6. Agenda materiai they are filling up fast so Saratogans are encouraged available at City Hall'on�lMonday before meet-� The Adult Day Care Center also has an on-going to sign up as soon as possible. One of the Day Camps �,��d from Saturday marning before City C"'oun, drop-in style Support Group for Caregivers which still open for 5 to 7 year olds will meet July 8 through `` tings and Monday before Planmr,�CommiSsio` meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m.on the second and fourth July 19 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nature Camp for 6 to --�� A�j - Wednesdays of each month. The group is open to new 9 year olds will meet July 22 through August 2 from participants,as well as participants of prior series of 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.,and Outdoor Adventure for 9-11 groups. There is nofee to attend these meetings and year olds will meet August 5 through August 9. A they are open to spouses,children and other relatives Sand Volleyball Camp is being offered at West Valley � � who are caregivers or anticipating College for 10 to 14 year olds on July 8 through July Landseaping T�p►7 being caregivers. All groups meet � � 10 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Adult Day Caze Center �� /��7Q For more information on camps and other rec- located at 19655 Allendale ` jrl I�t. Avenue. For more infor- d�� . reation department summer activities contact the mation call Rita _ �� Saratoga Recreation Department at 867-3438. Dl OUg�� D��g� � Pennington or ��-,---�v , Louise Anderson ,� _ '_ Senior Housireg Task Foree Report at 867-3438. = � � � Many Saratogans attended the June 5 Council Another dry winter has led to increasing concerns ; �� Meeting to hear the Senior Housing Task Force about preserving Saratoga's landscaping. The California � �� Report. While there was consensus regarding the Landscape Contractors Association offers some tips to \�' need for additional senior housing in Saratoga, the save your landscape: `�� Council determined that facilities at the Old Fellows \� site should not be expanded to meet the housing • Use a multiple program automatic sprinkler .`'` demand. The Council will be reexamining the density controller. � and air quality issues of housing at the Paul Masson • Avoid runoff by watering correctly. Water "' wine on Sarato a Avenue,a site which reviousl - . TY g P Y between the hours of 10 p.m.to 6 a.m.when -- - -_ had been approved. .. winds and evaporation are lowest. , • Consider installing check valves if there are � elevation changes in your landscape. Publ�c S afety Award►7 j i Ogi �� - • Add a rain switch to your controller to cut off � � � � � timed systems when the weather does the W�11 Recogn�ze Herolc Cltlzens Wateri°g. • Install a drip irrigation system for shrubs,trees • and ornamentals. Members of public service departments and private Sazatoga Fire Protection District,the Centrai Fire • Condition your lawn to use less water. Go easy citizens who distinguish themselves through heroic actio Protection District and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's on fertilizing with nitrogen;build up drought �.Y. ' or meritorious service to the community will be h , ' �ment(Westside Station). tolerance with potassium. with newly established Public Safety Awards ��he Awazd.of Valor ma be awarded to a ublic recommendation of the Public Safety Commi�on; �,�- � .,,� y P For more water conservation tips contact the Santa City Council recently instituted an award pro�a��'��;;� � �r who distinguishes him or herself by an act Clara County Water District. honor employees and Sazatoga citizens who perfort� � �= ��°ls��o the community above and beyond the call valiant acts in the interest of public safety. � � �;�, '��Y.or�o a private citizen for an act of heroism per- . � ' . � e. formed��vt#�►m the City of Saratoga,or which involves a There are three types of awazds: an Awat�d of�t��,�'�c��n of�Saratoga. -'i _ . . ,,. » ' . ' `, ` ` ,, ; - - a Certificate of Reco nition and a Memorial Di �a . � '�� g � y � �� he Certificate of Recognition may be awarded to < The Public Safety Commission encourages both p[�t�l��M �� : ` safety officers and private citizens to submit the�iiames'`t��fety officers and private citizens who render a The Sa'ratogan is published quarterly by the C people whom they believe should be nominate �car �� 3 ��t is beneficial to any of the public safety `'toga to inform residents about important Ciry Co_' �+d�p��ts serving the City of Saratoga. This could 'overnment issues. Please direct our commen recognition. The recipients of these awards w�be �,. Y �� ancltxFle�atc3h actions as assistance in apprehending the " Campbell,CityofSaratoga,13777FruitvaleAue honored at City Council meetings. � � � � �, , � .� �r�traCt�z��f a serious crime,or assistance in an emer- . �oga,CA 95070. r An Awazds and Recognitions Commi��►�S� �y that�sults in saving lives or property. � �� formed which will evaluate all�nomination�4��€�edfor � ;�� :�� , � � A Me�1�ria1 Display will be placed in the City Hall ,� "�'` ;,= Ed��'��Desipn„ " _ �;`` ' an Awazd of Valor anBJor Certificate of Re�ogniti�n:� ==� ` °' T'he Committee is chaired by Carolyn King,Assistartx to loti�y for actions similaz to Awards of Valor,but for � ' the City Manager,and has representatives from the which an officer dies in the line of duty. a � The Sarato�an ; Goal: 50%waste reduction by 2000 . Sarato ans Rec cle Over 2500 T n in ; g y o s 1990 . � During its fust yeaz,Saratoga's Residential Curbside • Glass bottles: Remove caps and place in GLASS • • Newsprint: Flatten,tie in bundle or place in � I Recycling Program has recycled over 2,500 tons of bin. paper grocery bags and piace next to or on top of ' ' newspaper,glass,aluminum,tin,cazdboard,magazines bins. " and PET plastic(soft drink bottles). • PET plastic(soft drink bottles): Flatten and • � ' place in CAN bin. - • Corrugated Cardboard: Flatten,tie bundles no � ' The program was established in February of 1990 in more than three feet by three feet and place next _ ; response to the growing problem of declining landfill ' to bins. " i space and inflated landfill costs. In fact,state legislation i requires every city in California to reduce 25 percent of its • Magazines(glossy covers and pages): Place in . � solid waste stream by 1995 and a 50 percent reduction by separate paper grocery bag and place next to or , . � the year 2000. on top of bins. 1 Green Valley Recycling offers curbside collection • Aluminum Scrap(foil,trays,pie tin,etc.): Place � for single family homes and multi-family dwellings in small items in CAN bin. Leave other items up to j Saratoga. Collection of recyclable materials is on the three feet by one foot by one foot loose next to � same day that garbage is collected. � �= bins. j Saratogans can refer to this checklist of items that • Motor Oil: Place in one gallon plastic containers � I � are collected and processed for recycling purposes,and ' _ (i.e.milk or water jug)with a secure lid. Plastic 1 help extend the life of landfills: i � �� containers also available on request from Green � ' ...� • :�: 3 r-• � .. Valley Recycling at 354-2100. � • Aluminum cans: Place in CAN bin. �^`' ,,� � � � „ For additionai information on the Curbside Recy- • Tin cans: Remove labels and place "`-�� : cling Program contact Isabel Gloege,Environmental � in CAN bin. Programs Manager,at 867-3438. j � � r► ►► 1991 Summer � New Home Fo� Boa�d Teens � �:� - Pavement Program __ _��w�� , u.�-,�� ,��, � �^ �� ; � . ` . 6�:tiA abJ�':.ye rh.f<T' t�nk F<ra � ��1 -0`9,` , .. _ .. . �' . , x: „�.,,»,r� The City s Maintenance Department will again act �. : _ ;,. � � 4 1 � � �l�„t _ _ _ to improve our streets this summer by appl in a Slu Y g tTY ��•�y*R— - � � �. ��u ; s?��4, � ' � - ,' Seal: a thin,very dense and very black seal which fills z� � • • '�'"�y cracks and revents oxidation without roducin dust and � P P g ,. ,: � ; i �� t': . �,'�-�� `� � E,�,,,�,�� y��, ,;,,,,y � gravel. Regularly scheduled maintenance,funded largely , f �j� ��",�.,8 . • `"? ''s� c� �� " by Utility User's Tax re.venues,will be performed on the � � �. 1 : =�� .� �°`� s , ` ,� : following streets: � 1 _ . ��,� � ��. E:�[S. .€y + . i�' N . �1+w�mYtra VM',j ;� .� - � .��($@' Eavi.el-nz �\ �� ,�a� .,S b::er I '�+Nf 'I��^ '�/�B°"' 4 � .= ; � - {�. �+.{�: ��,: AlondraLane Fruitvale End ,,,s,: ! � >. �,,,,�4 - � } �,, ,"��,� ' � a � Andrew Ct. Crisp End � �a^�.� , • r „�.= -. ��, v w_ � "'t"� n,��: Argonaut Dr.N Chateau S. Chateau N. � '"`"`°'°°"`A"�'- � z � '�r^«�s : BarangaLn. ThreeOaks End ��h� `�� ' �� F,,,,,,, BonnieBraeWy. Mendelsohn Montalvo • � � �.��„s�, � � � .> �� _ BraemarCt. Braemaz End ; ' ` % ,._._� �� ;, +w.. , w,,.,�.,., _- _.. BrookwoodLn. S'toga/Sunnyvale End � � � —T'°�,�" '" � � ' BuckinghamCt. Portos End � ?�: �'r=�� ' F i >...` . r=� iY{ .�„�„ ' -_ ,� ,�•---.,, BurgunTy Way Fruitvale Granite Ave. 1� 4 "" , ' �.,�< � CarnelianGlenCt. S'[oga/LosGatos End : _ . , --� , k z � ;.,,,, ,-;t'� � . � �\`'J j'E�, �� ChablisCt. Granite End '� . �y , �* < ` , t � ``�:�"'�' ��,;,;q„�e,.�..,�.,,, . � ChaletLa Lexington Jims _. . _.* � t --_ "`«�.�";; . . .-` ,..._ .._.._. ..,.•.; . ;• _� ;�:;_ .. Cherry Ln. Lido De Sanka i � - � . �"'A �p°""` ` �(I �� ChesterAve. Allendale ArcadiaPalms ..j . �. r , , <. , � - �- �r __`.�� CitrusLn. S'toga/L.osGatos End ✓,� � ' � i � s � , '�: '� �.� Clemson Villanova Quito � , ; . ..�....� � 1�a��RM/�Lk�1J! �.,, : � �� . � - . , / . , __....._ __- ;__ ._ .._ Cody Ln. Vickery End .� "�o�W" � t "�"°`x' CordwoodCt. OldWood End � ' '-_._.: t �i.�, . � ..... _.----- -_....._..._ . .. _... ---' ------� � CrispAve. Granite End . _.... . . •��k x CyriIPL Sara[ogaCreek End Saratoga's teens will soon hold board meetings just a few yazds from the City Council's board meetings. The only Desa�kan�e cneny e�a Debbie Ln. Sevilla Thelma difference? The boards these teens will be serving on are skateboards! This plan shows the three concrete bowls, Do�g�asst,n. Ft„�c�aie D�rn�„ winding trails,and landscaped lawn area that will be included in a new skateboard pazk located behind the City Elcam��ose�aa E�cami�oGra�de End offices on Allendale Avenue. Construction bf thE park goes out to bid in late summer. E�ans��. soney E�a • FalmouthCt Miller End , _ Fembrook Ct. Grookglen End , � � Gerald-ZappelliCt. S'toga/Sunnyvale End � Commission Pro�ile GemeilCt. Jerries End Glen Brae Charters Scotland _ GraniteCt. Crisp End • • • Granite Way Burgundy Crisp -.� . Publ�e Safety Comm�ss�on Im roves �fee°br°°k�t. Br°°kg,e° E°d � � Harleigh Ct. Harleigh Dr. End Harper Dr. Dagmaz End � Haun Ct. Crisp End Saratoga's Law Enforcement, Publ�c HerrimanAve. S'toga/Sunnyvale Sazatoga IdlewoodLn. Pierce End KilbrideDr. Miljevich Regan KnollwoodDr. Marilla End a ety and Emergenc J 1 1 ��d�ess LjepavaDr. Regan - ShadowMtn. LomondCt. Braemar End Lynbrook Ct. Brookglen . End Lynde Ave. Reid Lynde Ct. Mandarin Wy. Sevilla Russell As part of an on-going series,The Saratogan In an on-going effort to improve community safety, Marion Rd. S'toga/Sunnyvale e�a - � features a different city commission or committee in each the Commission assists in fostering neighborhood watch MerribrookCt. MenibrookDr. End ' � issue. The commissions and committees assist the Ciry programs,community awareness to reduce vandalism, M�t�e��nnr. snaaoW Ntm. x;ib�ae Monte Vista Dr. Monte Wood End Council and service the communiry in a number of ways. Citywide emergency preparedness,school traffic safety, ivtoraycc. s�aemar E�a i�lost commissions and committees' responsibilities creation and distribution of educational brochures and Norto�tta. sotnman E�a include rovidin recommendations to the Ci Council, man other azeas. On- oin activities include monitorin o�t'°L". wenay E�a p g ry y g g g OrioleRd. Va1leyVista End holding public hearings,and raising issues which mem- of the Sheriff's contract,the City s Community Service Palomino Wy. Pierce End , bers believe shou[d be addressed by the Ciry. Appoint- Officers program,the two fire districts serving Sazatoga, P�erceRd. Regan Woodmont ments to the commissions and committees are made and ambulance and aI'a1T18d1C SCrv1C0S. P�nnacleCt Granite End P PortosPL PortosDr. End thrOughout the year as teYms expire Or vaCanCieS appear. �rdue � . Baylor Viltanova This month the Public Safety Commission is featured. �e Public Safety Commission has been responsible RadoykaDr. LollyCourt CabemetDr. � for starting several new activities to recognize the contri- Ra"P,�L". Ro��e - saracoga Since 1983,the Public Safet Commission has bution of the various ublic safet or 8I11Zat10riS lII ReganLa Kilbride Cox Y P Y g RieslingCt. Granite End been working with the community to increase awareness Sazatoga. For six yeazs the Commission has planned and Ronniewy. rottos tt�t're of and attention to law enforcement services and public hosted a very successful Public Safety Appreciation Rossme�ea. saracoga E�a Saraglen Ct: Sazaglen Dr. End safety needs. In addition to the many existing programs picnic. Held in early June at El Quito Pazk,the pi�nic SaraglenDr. Scully Prospect designed to educate the community,the Commission brings together families and friends of the public safety sa�arogacreexnr. xos��n EnaN. recently had a Public Safety Awards program approved agencies serving the City for a day of food and fun. s��ttyA�e. s�gie� rro�cn�Pro� SevillaLn. Debbie End by the City Council and made recommendations for snorcHittec. cnescer E�d improving school traffic safety after bringing together 'I'he Publie Safety Commission has seven members ssgatDr. tvorron E�a re resentatives of the Cit ,the Sheriff's De artment,and �'ho meet on the second Monday of the month. Cunent somery�ueDr. [.�nmonc w�aen P y p members are:Brett Borah,Dou las Crane,Chair,AI1IIC SunnybrookCt. Halbrook End [I16 SCIlOO1S. g Tamwor[hAve. VerdeVista End Dawson,Eugene O'Rorke,Roseann Rose and Rollin Tenoakct. 7'enoak � End The Public Safety Commission's duties include Swanson. The City Council is in the process of recruiting Twa;cc� M�r� � E�a�'sq�«eso. � improving communications and involvement within the to fill the unexpired term of Jce Long,Jr.who recently VessingCourt VessingCir. End community,and providing support to the City Council resigned. The City Staff liason is Cazolyn King. v��keryA�e. [.om�ca s'toga/LosGatos and staff in meeting the responsibilities for law enforce- . v��kery Pt. ` v��kery Ena WordenWay Myren End ment and public safety needs. : . _ , . � . z�ntanaetcc. cnan;ce :..' E�d � The Saratogan • • • • = Ann 1 Hakone Festival Del� hts Vlsltors � ua , g � This year's second annual Hakone Gardens Festival Some of the events that entertained visiting have been a city pazk since 1966. While open to the "� attracted approximately 1800 people to the gardens children and adults included demonstrations and instrvc- public Monday through Friday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.,and � Saturday,May 11. Both those familiar with the gardens tion in Oriental arts,as well as'performances by the San Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.,the gazdens and �f and first-time visitors enjoyed touring the grounds and Francisco Taiko Dojo Drummers and Karate Masters of its buildings can also be rented for meetings and special i • participating in the number of events offered at the city- Los Gatos. A traditional Nodate tea ceremony was also occasions. For more information on renting the facilities � sponsared Festival. performed and Japanese fables were read. Saratogans contact the Maintenance Department at 867-3438. f were also able to enjoy brief tours of the soon to be • � . - "'The Hakone Gardens are such an ideal setting for completed Cultural Exchange Center. � a festival that visitors couldn't help but get caught up in � its quiet splendor,"said Carrie Deane,Hakone Gardens Hakone Gardens were built beginning in 1917 by visirors We.e r,-earect ro orienra�arrs,entertainment and food at the 2nd �` � ' Festival Coordinator. "It was gratifying to see so many Isabelle Stein,a San Francisco patron of the arts,and annual Hakone Gardens Fesrival in May. '� 1 � people appreciating the gardens." T , � ilM ��.�� " .. . 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She is a three-year employee. awards:Jim Martin,Park Maintenance Worker, � 1 15 years;Carrie Deane,Volunteer Mayar F.L.Stutzman presented plaques and checks Maintenance Department's Achievements Recognized Coordinator;Gary Enriquez, for$200 each to three employees chosen by their peers as The Maintenance Department took top honors for Street Superintendent; ` most outstanding in three different categories:Most In- greatest achievement far a Department in 1990. This new Brad Lind,Building spirational,Most Dedicated and Most Innovative. City. award recognizes the Department which made the most Inspector;Emmett Manager Harry Peacock presented the first award for outstanding effort based on the following criteria:cus- Moncayo, Street Mainte- Department Ezcellence to the Maintenance Department. tomer service,staff development,productivity,budget, nance Worker; and 1 achievement of objectives,intra-and inter-govemmental patricia Shriver,Finance Jce Vega,a custodian with the City for 17 years, cooperation,creativity,motivation and esprit de corps. Director,five years. was chosen Most Inspirational. James Walgren,Associ- . ate Planner,was selected as Most Dedicated. Walgren The Maintenance Department,directed by Dan Trinidad,is twice the size of any other City departrraent and performs a wide range of services both within the ' Saratoga Monitors organization and for the community. The winning : nomination cited new programs taken on such as assisting Storm Water Pollution the Hakone Foundatibn in preparation for the Cultural Exchange Center,and dedicating over 300 hours to the set-up,clean-up and controi of traffic for Celebrate! ��`� �ki�, , ' Have you noticed that Saratoga's streets appear oily Saratoga. Other accomplishments included reducing '�� r,•��" after the first good rain of a season,or that water running the City's use of water by 28 percent,spearheading the " down your gutter often carries soapy bubbles? If you formation of the Heritage Tree Committee,and receiving have,you've seen the beginnings of"nonpoint source $4560 in rebates for partieipating in PG&E's rebate pollution"--a problem that is damaging the water quality program to reduce energy costs. Almost half of the • of South San Francisco Bay. After attacking this problem Maintenance workers have been with the City for over 3 years,the City is now increasing efforts to • eliminate it at its source. Unlike pollutants that enter the Bay through a"point source"such as a sewer pipe,nonpoint source pollutants (NPS)are washed from streets,parking lots and other Safe Drivers exposed surfaces. In Santa Clara County,this run-off is carried to the Bay from storm drain outfalls and natural (Conrr'nued from page 1) stream channels. Because these drains are separate from 'I'he study found that Saratoga's history of fatal and an extremely low ratio of police of6cers per 1000 resi- household sewer systems,NPS pollutants often flow injury accidents continues to be very low. In fact,81 dents. directly into the Bay without treatment. fewer fatal and/or injury accidents occur per year in Saratoga.than the population group average. Statewide Commenting on the engineering side,the report NPS often carries high concentrations of heavy states that although�unding for the City's traffic engi- metals, esticides and oil roducts v.�h ich are hazardous to rank is computed by the California Office of Traffic P P neering program is quite low,its quality is surprisingly a uatic and human life. Since the N:�ter in the Ba Safety,based on a three-year average of the fatal and/or q y injury accidents per 100 residents. Saratoga ranks in the high. Funding for office-type traffic engineering services circulates very slowly,these pollutants build up and , in Sazatoga is considerably below the median of similar de rade the Ba s water ualit and biolo ical health. top 17 percent of California s 456 incorporated cities. g y' 9 Y g size cities in California,but despite this the City has a � Fatal and injury accidents have been very consistent over Last June,Saratoga and 14 other jurisdictions in the past four years,with one fatal accident each year and very good traffic engineering program,better than most � Santa Clara County were issued a National Pollutant an average of 116 injury accidents per year. small cities in the state. Discharge Elimination System permit,which mandates The study was done in two parts. First,the team strict ollution controls. These Santa Clara Count The volume of traffic in Saratoga is well below the p Y evaluated traffic enforcement,which is largely done jurisdictions are now developing ways to reduce NPS San Francisco Bay Area average as well,and the Institute through a long-standing contract with the Santa Claza ollutants at their source throu h educational ro rams, report indicates both accidents and congestion are ex- � p g P g cted to decline at some arterial locations upon comple- County Sheriff's Department. Second,it reviewed the local controls and tighter enforcement of existing regula- � City's traffic engineering safety program. Results tions. The rou is currentl monitorin the South Ba 's tion of Highway 85. Traffic law enfarcement has been g p y g Y reflected excellence in both enforcement and engineering. storm drain system so that it can trace pollution entering �'ell above the threshold of effectiveness over the past four years,with high traffic flow/high accident areas Cit staff and the Sheriff's De artment are review- the Bay back to its source. • Y P targeted for extra preventive patrol and selective enforce- ing the comments and recommendations made in the � Saratogans can reduce nonpoint source poliution by ment. The combination of a sound traffic engineering study,and will formulate a proposed course of action to participating in hazardous waste collection events and program,supported by driver education and enforcement present to the Public Safety Commission and City _ reducing their use of pesticides and car=washing supplies. has made Saratoga one of California's safest places to live Council. This study was financed by an Institute of For more information,call Environmental Programs and drive. The Institute evaluator was favorabiy im- Traffic Safety grant,so there was no cost to the City. Manager Isabel Glcege at 867-3438. pressed with the accident cantroi results attained,despite