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Home My WebLink AboutMay 1991 The Saratogan : i � _ � _ ` . i � . � �� : , � �� . � . � �� MAY 1991 � , - � � � , �. � _ � � I � r�i4 + . � � . a� ..�i . f �� . . � �t � � S�;`v � . �...�9i. . . / , • I � . . �� . � - .. .. .. � . . . . � CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 FINANCE COMMITTEE, PAGE 3 ! PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM FIRES, PAGE 4 .� HISTORIC WALKING TOUR, PAGE 4 ' � .� � Sarato ans Are Asked to � Hel � �� - ; g p . _ � � Solve Vandal�sm Problem � , The Saratqga Public Safety Commission and the These acts of vandalism are not silly pranks such as � �` sheriff's office are asking for Saratoga residents' help in toilet paper strung all over a yard, they are destructive �; � • curbing acts of vandalism within the community. Law and costly to the victim. In a recent act of vandalism,an � �� , , � enforcement cannot stop vandalism without residents' expensive car was damaged simply by kids hitting it with '� ` �� assistance. , melons. Mailboxes are being blown up by explosives, s� �� t H �% ��i.. � cars are being driven across lawns and plants, and graffiti �'� g��'� �� `x,� I A recent report from the Public Safety Commission is showing up on the walls of buildings and schools. ' � � �� ' states, "Vandalism in Sazatoga is not committed by " is � ;, � individuals living outside Saratoga,but by our own kids. C Parents will ultimately be responsible for damages � �� These kids are looking for excitement, a challenge, and incurred by the victims so it is in their best interest to keep y�y ,�` ' g ��• , even the thrill of getting their act reported in the local ' N ��` - � w" pewSPg�er." (Continued on page 2) '`�' � ia� ,.� �`' � ',� ,�:��; � i �._. ° x*`' ,. . ,, � ,.: ; .., ...µ,. x=- " �; s € � �r� . .:' � , -_ , < '� ��r z. �� . : � �. ,:� 1991 vandalism Incidents N � � � ''� " . � ,N%:: ��,. .. fq�i�:�.��' � :._ ... . . . _ , Although incidents of vandalism are on the deeline in Saratoga, an average of 25 inci- � "" dents a month are reported to the Sherif,f'�Depa,r�rne�at 7he tc�ble t�elow illr�str�t�s th�,most , �:commonl}�rep�rte�'inciden�s. �.,.�x�� r�� ,� ��:� ��.�� ; �_..�� F: °' Aiko Tauchi wil!pe�fw�m a Noda�e�ea ceremony a�the Hakone �� Gardens Fesiival. z '� � January Februar� .March � M.�� s I �. '� � k , : �� . �� Don 't Miss the ' � � � �� g€ �� 1 '' � �� r �� Vehicle damage (residential) � ; � �� 1fi � �� ;$ �� ,- � � �� Hakone Gar�dens � Windows/1;ights (residenrial) � � �� 5 � 5 � `�f _ 4 � ; ; � �� ; � �, �� F � . � � � � � �� es val! ; Yard damage (residentaal) � � � 1 = s� x��4 �� 2 �� ; .-.. �. � � �` �� N � , ' : - � �. � �� - � � ��: ' f,�. Saratogans are invited to spend a memorable �-Miscellaneous (residential) � '�'� �� 5 � ,�� J'�� day at the second annual Hakone Gardens Festival � - �,-. � : � , � :� �� • ` ��° . , :, � �� , � '" F � � �� - �� on Saturday,May 11,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. j Paint/broken w�ndc��musc �commercxa�� 2 �� 'J ; � Scheduled events such as music from the San ; � r � � `� � ; Francisco Taiko Drummers, an ikebana flower � �� ,` �, �� , '� � ��,;, ,�� ,�� `�`��` arranging demonstration, and a Nodate tea cere- ' ��" �" � °$� ��_ $�`� � � �� ,� �' 29 � �, �� `�� 4 � �� .,�"' mon will be takin lace throu hout the da . � �� , � F� � ��' � �� '.� �� .� Y g P g Y 1 �r � °:�:. �� e`' ��;;� �, � �"` In addition to the more traditional events i during the day, skillful demonstrations of the, � � martial arts will be presented by Karate Masters of 1 Saratoga Prepares or Budget Hear�ngs Los Gatos. Larry Lam, who is featured as Le- � onardo in the hit movie"Teenage Mutant Ninja � The City of Saratoga held its annual Policy Freeway Project Monitoring Turtles II,The Secret of the Ooze," will be offering , Development Conference March 8 and March 9 to review As a more efficient means of monitoring freeway his expertise and autographed photos to fans for$5. + olicies and ro ects such as emer enc re azedness, ro ects throu h Sarato a the Cit Council considered All contributions will go toward the"Make a + p P � g y p P p � g g ' y Wish" Foundation. ' water conservation, use and restoration of the Wamer hiring a contract inspector for the Engineering Depart- I Hutton House, the community access TV station, ment. This would be a temporary position lasting Experience the Japanese tradition with � proposed staff additions and more..T'he recommenda- through the construction period. The contract inspector displays and demonstrations of the ancient art of � tions from the meeting will be included at the budget would be responsible for overseeing construction work origami, ikebana, brush painting, basket weaving hearings scheduled to be held in June. and responding to public complaints. The proposed and flute making. Japanese food and drink will be ways to pay for the contract inspector include increas- on sale, as well as Ja anese handcrafted articles Some of the policies and projects under review P ing Grading Permit Fees,Geological/Geotechnical and 'ewelr Sarato a s Cit Council and Cit include the following: Review Fees and/or Encroachment Permit fees. � y� g y y manager will be the special guests of the Nodate Emergency Preparedness Water Conservation tea ceremony. i The City plans to keep the staffing level of the — In response to the five-year drought,the City plans � Emergency Preparedness program at the present to increase its budget for its water conservation plans The new Cultural Exchange Center will aiso � 40 percent of one full-time person. The City hopes to through contracting for the services of an irrigation con- be open for viewing at the festival. The building is + romote more involvement in the Emer enc Pre ared- a replica of a Japanese-style home transported all p g Y P sultant to develop an Inigation System Master Plan for I ness program through volunteer participation from the way from Japan then rebuilt in the gardens. It � Saratoga's neighborhoods. (Co�,nnued nn�a,Qe 3� ' is the first building of its kind in the United States. � Tours of the Cultural Exchange Center will be led � by Hakone Foundation member pon Miller. , City of Saratoga Admission to this event is free. Saratogans � 13777 Fruitvale Ave. • Bu1k 2a�e are encouraged to take advantage of the free shutde Saratoga,CA 95070 U.S.Pos�a,�e service, as there will be no parking at Hakone � pAID Gardens the day of the Festival. Shuttles are , sa��oro�a,Ca available from the entrance of The Plumed Horse � ' Permil l36 ! Restaurant on Big Basin Way to Hakone Gardens j " P�STAL CU,STOMER L�Cf�L located at 21000 Big Basin Way. For more infor- , , mation contact Carrie Deane at 867-3438, ext. 252. � - - . . i : � � , , � � ` _ � The Saratogan � �.� � �: ��.� k �� CI T Y UPDATE � � ��:��'�.�� , �� ,, � � �, �._.�: �� x - u: ��r��+� ��y��:. ` Public Service And City Manager's � w�� i Offices Combined � �� #�� {��:;� �� '� �� 5�`�: � ' �; �� i��'�re�t�tl' �`��' � � `�� , ., q.��, g �� f � �: �. � ��,� The Department of Public Services and the Office � � � � � � �I��''�� `�� ` � '� �.., �.n��a�H� � .�� a �'�a*�'a x �x..� � _ �4 � e : of the City Manager have been combined under the di- ` ' � "'�, �� ' � �'� w' � �� ` � ' s ; � �� _ � x.= t'dan��n,��trr�m�sst�in -� � .- � rection of Assistant to the City Manager Carolyn King. � �� g��,� �� c � � • King,a long-time resident and 12-year employee ��;�&� '� ' e °�� ° � '" '� ��'•' �� ,�i`entr�ge Preser�at�tn Co►�rmisszan `��:��,; with the City,will now be responsible for directing �� ;� , �� ir��'e� e ��34-�� various programs within the new department. These � � � ��,�� , � �3'� *, # � Y�� : include the Community Service Officer program and �� ' ` �� ' '' � '' ; *�� , M law enforcement liaison, emergency preparedness, ; s'��F � �'�1��ic St�,�'ei'y;Comtnissivn - � „ .�.< � personnel management, cable TV franchise admini- � � , �� a� �� '�+��Q�d Mondayj 3 p,m '�� stration,the HCDA Block Grant and other rant � � � ��•� : � ; � �,.�}� g �� ' , � � � � � � � programs, community newsletter and public relations � � � � �� -� _ � ��'r}'�ommissian � � � �,� _ � : �� Fourth Wednesda 7:3a m program, special events, and the Public Safety Com- � =��,� �� Y� A �� mission and the Library Commission. �� ' , ��'�� ; � ' $ � , , ��;��,� � ��' �� ¢ Yr�uth Canamarsiv�e' A ¢��- $ � \�� :Sccand Mot�tday,7 p.tn �, � �" ' �� , � �, a ,�; � °�� Recreation De artment and �� `�c��"`�°'��°��a�� f�� p `� � � � �'�� :, As needect � � � � � �" ` � '� � ' "�`• y ° � ` " y # '- �� +��t��aunc;l�nd�la�t�ii�n;�Cc�mm�sszon mee�k�� West Valle Colle e Team-Un to �' � y g r ��z�g��re��,��i�+�une�T��a�be¢i�>�3'i77��.utvaie�� v�;�'iie .�ity`�"I��'��.rt�:t��p.�. �1I� ��`��; • � �rti��,ge�das��t�d'��cs�r��`��c�vance on �� Better Serve Saratoga Res�dents - �' y��ti��,��x�� - �r��:� � ,,,,�, � � � .; ,;< . , ; p��.; �� ' ��;T�T��Iights of C�ry C:oun�il agenda�are pu�s-�`�;�,,.� M The City of Saratoga Recreation Department and Championships and is six time Northern California Coach ��'the:lWTanday before a Gity Council meeting :,,, iWest Valley College have formed a new partnership of the Year. The camp,geared for children 8 to 12 years �'►t�e San Jgse;Mer�uty News,and are listed on '�_ � offering a number of summer camps. The Recreation old, will meet July 22 through July 26 from 10:15 a.m. to ' a��?�ity access`TV�hannel fi,Y Agenda rnatenals� , h Department can now offer a wide variety of activities as 12:15 p.m. The cost is $54 for residents and$59 for non- �'��!'��e at City Hall t�n 1Vlc�nda,�before meet a f West Valley College is providing the use of their facili- residents. ��,and frottt�aturtiay moming befare City �� ties. � �ac�nct�m�eti�tgs arid Mc�nday befcir��"tanning � ., Family Fitness Day �qmtntss�cyn'me�tings aC tlie�ar�koga�omm�iC�+ -�. During the months of June and July Saratoga Get into shape with family and friends at Family �.;��, � ' � -r� � � F� families can register to attend several camps at West Fitness Day on Saturday,July 20,hosted by the Physical � k �� Valley College which feature top quality coaching and Education Department at West Valley College. This two coach/child ratios of 1 to 10. To really get the cardiovas- hour class,called"Folks Get'n Fit Together,"starts off � culaz system in shape sign�up for the Saratoga Fun Run or with a computerized fitness screening for flexibility, S hared Housing Family Fitness Day. muscular endurance,cardiovascular fitness and body fat. West Valley College Camps � Then join in a Cardio Square Dance for everyone who attends. The class will meet at the Physical Education Program Help►J A co-ed sand volleyball camp will be held for three building from 9 to 11 a.m.and costs$9 for a family of , days to provide instruction in volleyball skills specific to three or$4 per person. • the sand as well as proper training principles and tech- saratoga S enlors � niques. The camp director, Carol Knight, is the women's Saratoga Fun Run volleyball coach at West Valley College. Children ages Start limbering up for the fifth annual Saratoga Fun • � 10 to 14 are invited to sign up. The camp meets July 8 Run on Sunday,June 2 at 11:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Find A Mateh ; through July 10 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The fee is$24 for City of Saratoga Recreation Department and Saratoga � residents and$29 for non-residents. CASA(Community Against Substance Abuse),the two Carin is what Pro ect Match is all about. Pro ect E Find out what it takes to be a cheerleader at a one mile run/walk will begin at Saratoga High School and Match hel gSarato a residents find shared housin �The � finish at Congress Springs Park. The fee is $12 until p g g' ` day Spirit Clinic hosted by Doug Graham,a former Los May 31 and$15 on the day of the race. Register at any Program offers an alternative solution to ipstitutionaliza- Angeles Rams cheerleader and national cheerleading one of the following locations: Saratoga Community tion,prevents homelessness,finds affordable housing,and � instructor. The camp is for experienced and potential Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue; Pacific Western Bank, Prevents loneliness and social isolation that comes with E cheerleaders and song girls ages 8 to 14 on Saturday, 14401 Big Basin Way; and most Saratoga Schools (from agmg. M July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is$29 for residents the CASA re resentative . � ' and$34 for non-residents. P � The City Council recently approved a proposal � , from Project Match to use the City's Community Devel- M For more information regarding the wrestling and ; The wrestling camp meets for one week and will volleyball camps,contact the City of Saratoga Recreation - opment Block Grant funds to subsidize rents for a senior � offer basic fundamentals of amateur wrestling. Jim Root, Department at 867-3438. To find out more about the group home in Saratoga. Project Match staff aze cur- � who will lead the camp,has been wrestling director at Spirit Clinic and Folks Get'n Fit Together call Doug rently looking for an appropriate property for a long term West Valley College for 19 years,has three Conference Graham at 867-2200, ext. 5181. . lease. f � Carol Knight(helow�will assisr . The Group Residence Program provides independ- ` ent group living for seniors as featured on ABCs televi- Saratogans with therr vo/leyba!/skil/s at ��.,z,��6 : .< ,,,,��, tWest Valley College's sand vo!/eyhaR �� * � �� sion show 20/20. courts(right). " : ; x' ' ��`� How The Program Works � �� A counselor meets with the client and conducts an . . . ` X .. ; .:3� T . _ . : v � . • '" }i: ::� :' . : . �, : � '.: 2 . �;�. •� .; '�aI� I, . . � :. : � .:: �, ._ . j, >• ,� :• � ' � ' � interview to determine preference on issues such as rent, ' � � services,smoking,pets and other things that would assure ` ��... � ; : � � � compatibility. Then the counselors work together as a � � °'< x- _ � '. ;. - �� team to find potential housemates who have similar ;... :� , . :, , . ' "' ' 3 attitudes and interests. They are likely to find a suitable .� � ,� ;• match as the agency interviews 1200 clients a year in the �.' .� , `- �' ` ' Santa Clara County. �, �:.,� �,�"�' , ' After a match is made the counselor conducts a z �,. � �` ' ' � , M r . ; ,_.. .. : ._• ��• - ' follow-up interview to determine how the living arrange- ,,�� ' aF ' ^ ' ,..,.I , . �; '°��' • ment is working out If the living situation does not work I �. .. ..,� �, ;: �M. � <• �� -�' ; out the counselor will find another solution for the client. � a� ; . . E ' .�-�-- ( �. �: Home Equity Conversion Program � ` � ' ' � � Project Match has a Home Equity Conversion ' �""� Program that allows seniors who need more cash flow to >n� • >r � � � borrow against their home's accumulated equity and from Y,.�h. i the equity receive cash payments. ; - '� � T'here is a housing counselor at the Saratoga senior E Vandallsm center every third Tuesday from 12:30 to 5 p.m. For further information about Project Match, please call � (Continued from page 1) 287-712 L _ �. ` a watchful eye on their children. Law enforcement urges The Public Safety Commission also suggests writing _ - � residents to take an active role in the prevention of down vehicle license plates, a description of vehicles r• �' , . �.. j vandalism and be more vigilant in their communities. and/or those persons committing the vandalism. �`' Q �'�� If you witness someone committing an act of For more information on ways you can prevent �_. ; ' - '�` vandalism,take steps to stop the destructive act or report vandalism,please call the sheriff's office at 867-9715. � • `'�' ��, �� it immediately to the sheriff's office by calling"911". b � : , '� _ .,�.. The Saratogan Finance Committee Asssists , LL Council in Bud et Plannin g g - � As part of an on-going series,The Saratogan referred to it by the City Council. For example, it played featu�-es a diffe�-ent ciry commission or committee in each a critical role in the development of options for the Cox ' �-:': � issue. The commissions and committees assist the City property and Nelson Gardens. It also participates in the � �� Council and serve the communiry in a number of ways. selection of the City auditor each year and is involved in Most commissions and committees' �-esponsibilities a continuing review of the City's investment policy and � � include providing recommendations to the Ciry Council, Annual Budget. The Committee is responsible for ,,�, ' holding public hearings,and raising issues which mem- assisting in analyzing financial issues and prepares Y�;��` � bers believe should be addressed by the Ciry. Appoint- background statements for policy development which are y�'��`�� ments to the commissions and committees are made necessary in determining the outcome of some of the � throughout the year as terms expire or vacancies appear. City's more pressing issues. . This month the Finance Committee is featured. The members of the Finance Advisory Committee Since 1981 the Sazatoga City Council has benefitted are Christie Jameson, Chair, Robert Hilton, Henry from the assistance of the Finance Advisory Committee Murakami,Peter Smith and Edward Yang. The Finance which provides an impartial reading on the fiscal impact of Advisory Committee meets as needed in the Crisp the policies the Council is considering. The Finance Memorial Conference Room located at the City Offices. +� Advisory Committee is a panel of citizens with a wide variety of financial backgrounds who are appointed by Meetings aze open to the public. The agenda for • . the City Council. , each meeting is posted at least 72 hours before the meeting at the City Hall notice kiosk in front of City Hall ��j��A� �lO �O�� The Committee meets only when a matter is as required by state law. ,�`� t� j ' Citizen Task Forces Workin to A La Carte g . I��O�� j ��p �� C��0�� Because 1990-91 is the fifth straight year of less iJ t. 1.7 than normal rainfall,the City has determined that it is necessary to re�nstate the restriction against the serving of Saratogans are working with City staff and officials Open Space water by any restaurant to its customers except upon to maintain and improve the quality of living in Saratoga. The valuable open space sunounding the City of specific request. Many citizens are becoming members of citizen advisory Saratoga is being protected through the efforts of the The City is also requiring that all future landscaping '� committees and task forces that play a major role in Open Space Task Force. This task force meets every two approvals be subject to compliance with the principles of developing Saratoga's future policies. In addition to those weeks in order to complete their draft of an open space "xeriscape,"a design technique that uses less water than committees and task forces already formed,the City policy. When the draft is complete, the committee will standard irrigation. Council is continuing to make appointments to a number review and make final changes. The draft Open Space of committees and task forces. Element will then be presented to the Planning Commis- According to the Council,both measures will help \ sion for a series of public hearings later this summer. the City reduce the amount of water it uses without Senior Housing The draft will include such policies as evaluation of open causing undue hardship for residents. Saratoga's interest in providing comfortable resi- space, acquisitions, financing and zoning. dences for senior citizens is being addressed by the Senior Save Landscape From the Drought Citizen Housing Commiuee. The committee met in March Solid Waste The California Landscape Contractors Association to conclude discussions regarding senior housing and the A new six-member integrated Solid Waste Manage- offer these tips to Saratoga residents on saving the Odd Fellow's site development and constraints. No agree- ment Task Force has been formed and has held five meet- landscape in their yards from drying up due to coming hot ment was reached and the committee plans to present ings to discuss solid waste programs and policies. They summer months. ,_ ..�.� ._ ,._:.._ - _- -. _ __ arguments both for and againsr the�pr�ject at a City '` - are discussing the feasibility of a metered can system, Council meeting sometime this year. additional ways to recycle rubbish such as yard waste and Use a multiple program automatic sprinkler an overall rate structure for the aforementioned topics. • controller. The task force will present their recommendations to the City Council in July. . • Avoid runoff by watering correctly. Water . between the hours of 10 p.m.to 6 a.m.,when ' winds and evaporation are lowest. Budget � �x ;�,�a • Consider installing check valves if there are ��:. � g,., (Continued from page 1� ��' '� � �� ;;,�, ' elevation changes in your landscape. � '��°�,�'��, � ;�:� '*�� `*� �� °a ��-� ''� • Add a rain switch to your controller to cut off : $ timed systems when the weather does the ,d watering. - , , , • Inst•all a drip irrigation system for shrubs,trees ;; ,.; and ornamentals. _:=._: " � � • Condition your lawn to use less water. Go easy �� ; �� : � �� on fertilizing with nitrogen;build up drought �... � „ tolerance with potassium. �� , , �w� .;; � \ • Utilize a rofessional landsca e contractor or �. s �. s " ��.. P P �., �w,� architect to create a total water management plan. The Warner Hutton House undergoes � improvements while the Ciry decides its fate. � parks,medians,parkways and landscape facilities. It also center. Plans for generating revenues include video �� ` � �, . is proposing to reclassify an existing parks maintenance games,fees and membership dues. " � ��',�' �� position to an irrigation specialist. � � � �; � �.' �� '� � � _� �� ' � � � Community Access TV � ��j� � � �� ,�� ,, � �r,� � Warner Hutton House Saratoga City Council meetings will soon be � ;� �� ,.,` � ; T he City is recommen ding a p lan for t he use an d broa dcas t over c hanne l 6,t he loca l communi ty access �-��t��unte�'fr,C�pt�r�unit�es �t t � �t}��af � �'� programming of the Warner Hutton House as a teen channel. To facilitate the broadcasts,the Council is ��z�ga are rrt��te a'�a�l�tb,l��Itrou��i ih�°�c��t�nte�i^� �� ro sin authorization for the Commuriit Access TV �' P P� g Y �ratci�a progranr►. Pl�;a�e contact�ar��e�i�:or � Board,which is a joint activity between the City and West �yanne,3,�arnpshire at Volui�teer.��ratcsg�"�`uesday �_-� Valley College,to augment its portion of the cable s��(�'T}yursday,86T-3438 for i�pr�infat��#aon � = �''�� = � ��, `� a franchise fees to hire technical staff. Currently the station � �� ;, `" � �� _ ��tt'�win voiunteero rti�n�tt � '�� ,, � ��- � � � & , depends on volunteers. �� ; � ' � �- .��, . � ;�� `� �; � � ;��GINEEItING DEPART�IENT�Assist ir� ��'"��/� Staff,Data and Cost Management �� g�ng aryd reorganizing subd'ivision files � � � �./��0 �� - In response to the staff recommendation,the City �� ' 'p� a � . �p � 4 ,', � �� `��' will budget an increase for staff training,in order to_ �� TV UNIT CLERICAI,,�COMPI�TER,>� ;��'` i , ��. �� '�; �.' � �� implement new State and Federal mandates on disabled ��SISTANT;Assist the Coordinator in pi-epart�ig ! �� % � , � employee accommodation, and accident prevention ��,��`��n�t packets and with other cIertcat tasks �,� = i '' � ��,�:,,� �s � �� , � �,� . , . ��, � � � y y �^ standards, and for training in records management and �� AKONE GARDENS:Tvur guides,tea ' � �, �s. �"`�ie SaratQ un es �tbtish�d bi-�r2onthl b 1he Ct �� -• � computer applications g ;. y �� i ,�rtratogiz tii 2�if�s�rrt residents�about irn�rrtr�nt City Coun�,4 ser�+c��nd gardening help needed � ��, �,; ' � i�nd government �s�i�es. Please direc��?our commert� t; Other policies and projects approved include plans �� y{�UTH COMMISSION FACILITAT�I R S �� Carolyn King C�ty c3f Saratoga, 1377�F�ruitvale Avert , to reduce the publication of its newsletter to four times a p�ovtc��iidance and direcridn ta y'outh commiss�on �Qratoga,CA 9507D,�, �� . yeaz; prioritization of the Planning Commission's work � � =, �� '° ��„ °° ro ram and identif m resources needed to accom lish � ��5 to 17 years Qld}in org�aiizing and . �� P g Y� g P � • plat�ni;ng�tivities. �,�, �- � ��`�� C��tOrial/DeSign �� it;the expansion of maintenance for City-owned trees and �� s ��iobert Anthony ��::= the Heritage Orchard;maintaining current funding for �� 3��LIllE PRE�SENTATIUNS -�'frg�niz�,sl�de �:� � � �' �� Sunday hours at the library;and revising the budget or- �iriiateriai and prepare na�rative refl+ecting t�te°'Volun �'' ' � �.� �5 y ��: �� ` �. � � �� ganization to create sepazate cost centers for community teer Program � '�'� � � � � � events and for environmental programs. ,��;. `�.�� . ;� � ��.' � �� '. �y � � The Saratogan � '�. - � t'v �' B ..'� 3 - �� f 5� �� a"' %,. .. , , � , � . 3 � .. . � � � - sn3"�.�� '.''�� ".� ��'?� ��' ..�,.�� , '� � . �� y.�� ..� � : � ' �� .� � � �� ;� � � � �� R�� ,�Y� NY'��i�vir'� < �v5'�,r , . . � . � � . �• . �� c" � ��v�3 �1�� ' � ��_ f� C � "�"�� ,x � H�,� . � �� Walking tours hegin at the Saratoga Historical Foundation and Museum �� ,�� : �y� �� :�-� ��- �� ""' �„��"A"�"� s� '� � . �d'�� (left)and visit the McWilliams House, which now houses the Saratoga � � " � � s ��N r �'i� �ry /� /� ��4�� x �' Chamfier of Commerce(below). 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'�" � �' `� . �k ,� �� _ ; ; =, t k � �`� �,� � � x �� E�tgibl��ty reside�ii"s making�mpzclvennents �< � ,�"'"�""",�,�,.�� , ; =M � ' �aticl r�pa�i's.�i th��r t�am�s catt now receive technical ;, , � ��nd�na��i�l�s�st�c�f��iri�t�e Saratc�ga Hausmg � � A��istan�e and Reh�ib��t�an Pragrarh(SHARP) ;: ' �nd the af�ic�of F,c�ncsrn�c�nd,5a��a1 Oppartunities � �' �.,��,� , (ESt}) �� ' �� '�� . � ��a� �,°��,; � � �� r� �; ��:r� � ,� ; < , _ , � � : _ ;,� �� HAR�'�s f�nd�d enti�ely through t2�e Federal �_ :� . � ��C�mmu�xiy Ue�elvpmen�.�ilo��C Gra�Prt�agram.�In �� ; , . �: �� aperat��n sz�� 1�5r t��t�3�rarri;;�elp��rese�cve t�� , -- . - � � � C��'s � i� � � : ;�,:�:.�.;, � w.:o� � k x° . : ., '. �'�F�s�r:�� .��C�i�'s� ��i ��t[ll� �� . �� r ��£V � 3� '�. � � � �� , ��bl�hc��s�ng op�c�rtu�tie��r tl�c�e ca��ow tq � :k�;, r �� y�>� � �� $ ;� �l�� 3�1�� '� � � � � u ,�� , N y � �Y �� £� � �� y�� w. a;. ��i'(1�,TP,�Itt�+,k��I�l�y �"� , � �`� � � r ��k �r� % �'� �� 'a � . . � , i � . , ,,:,...� , . .. �':; .ae .; �'�k� ' ^�i w,w,; . -: IT1�r � h;s' , `\ '" � �` � ,�, ��, ��` >��.��: �� Pragra ��b�l�fy �c�et�a�n�i Y.��'ll�..; �� w� � ��y� ��s�l�f�y�}��. �{u' {;��-#py� s�y �y{n ��y� " � � ., t �0•9 . ,.,,.. .. sk, . .. . ... .'�a.F..°".' Y� . slil�lii ar...o.a�................... . . .. . . ��r!MV�aiAAr+C!E32V� z�3��T��Uv{'4��k�iSV�V�EiE4ia�� a i " .- . . .. .. . .•� . �.. . .. ....,:: . • $ �r�i�p�rc�nt�t�r'��r��nt��d.�ab�li�y to pay�= N��; ��; ,:�: :� � �� ' !;�"t�im�tm annual"famiity in�ine for`eligibility � �� ur��n�ly.ranges from�25,�far a one-gerson � �o�seh�Ic�tc�$42,�lJt1 for.a'fam��p"�f seven: Loans� � �� - � � � � � � a�a�up��i�$35;��rriay.b�"gr�ated fc�r a teri��of 2Q :�'� �;��' �� ea#��. A separa��prog€am��or r�r�tai units�s al�o� . �F � � Throu h Sarato a s Past � � � ��a�� F �= g g -z �� . _� �� = � = ' SHARP loan funds may be used for a new ` ` • � { � . ,� . For a look at what life in Saratoga was like 100 volunteers under the supervision of the Saratoga Historical ro�f,'electricaI work,plurnbing,terniite repairs, ;',� �� years ago,take"A Walk Through Saratoga's History,"a Foundation. Here newcomers can learn about the history I��ating,structural repairs and painting .0 �' '�; free,docent-led tour offered on the first Sunday of every of their community,residents and children can feel their "' , = �f,F �� r� > � month through November. The walks,sponsored by the roots,and tourists can visit an interesting attraction of � ��rvices Provided '�` `'. , €� Saratoga Historical Foundation and Museum,begin at the hometown Americana. ��- � 'T'he City vc�ll provide;free services to,home-, y� Museum(20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road,near the corner ��ut'iers-in tietertnining the scope of impro�ements The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce has its office �,��;eded;completing a total cast es�imate,,obtaining of Oak Street)at 2 p.m. On the route are pioneer cottages, ,�, Victorian houses,old barns,buildings designed by Julia in the historic McWilliams House and is open Mondays _ ��ids frorn Iicensed contractors,and graviding , s� Morgan,and the site of Saratoga's founding. through Fridays,9:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. The old Village �n�pecti�ns p�the rs�pair i�+nrk.-'The'City s goal is to � Library is now a used book store,the"Book-Go-Round," ,�prQvide at least five new laans peryear. IE is Museum Brings History to Life operated by the Friends of the Saratoga Library, and is T: estimated that uver�I million in no-or low-interest The walk ends with a tour of the Museum,which is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m � =loans have been granted to Saratvgans since the located next to the McWilliams House,a pioneer cottage inception of the program. . built in the 1860s,and the old Village Library,built in Building With A Strong Foundation ', � 1927. Originally a store,the Museum was built in 1904 on The Saratoga Historical Foundation was organized ESO Handyworker Program Lumber Street(now Big Basin Way)and moved with the in 1961 to promote interest in locai history and later � „ In a�idition to Sarafoga's progxam,ESO,a cottage to form the Saratoga Histarical Park as a Bicenten- became the keeper of a collection of photographs,arti- "' �riva�e non-,pro�t•�txg�t�izap�an,pr�rv�de�qfree horrt� nial project,dedicated on July 4, 1976. Both buildings facts,and other memorabilia relating to Saratoga's history. >irnprp�eme2tt re�irs to�ualifi"ed tit�ineowners. The y were renovated by citizen volunteers. The Foundation sponsors talks on historical topics and eligi�iliiy requirements fo�th�H�ndywork€r �� , holds other events. Anyone interested in joining may pick �,pragram ai'a theWsam�as thas�fvr SH`ARP.' g` The Historical Museum features exhibits relating to up a membership envelope at the IVluseum, or write to �r: �"` �_ � . � , the history of the local area and is open Wednesdays P.O. Box 172, Saratoga, 9507 L �� '�e H�dyworker pro�r�as''d�sign�d to through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. It is staffed entirely by � pxo'v�de ntinor plumbing a�d carpentry' s�rvices for ��'1C1�'repaarJre�lacer��nt c��-suc1�fihin�s��i�rs, �: ., • � ��wzr�do�V�,�aucets:and tlrains,bathrao��i?ails and m' Help Protect Saratoga From F�res : � ��iX��,�fi��j��a�� ,ce�lin�re�sa;ii`�at�d'wall-hea�ers �nci��or t��s = �o�rarn��l�utec��so�n�r�s�ecl r�sxd�nts she+r�ld As a result of the five-year drought this could be the • Cover outlets for chimneys or stovepipes with �£ �p�{a�t�e�Z��orsh � -;�� ' �� ` �' worst fire season et in Sarato a unless ro er reventa- 1/2-inch screenin to revent s arks from � �� ;�� ;`� �F,: � Y g P P P g P P �� • � : �� , tive measures are taken. A combination of the drought igniting the roof or brush. � '��%�',��i�t��'��Y " and the recent winter freeze has left a large amount of '�qualify for a b�c��?-�arl��t rate lo��to re�iabititat� dead or dying vegetation in and around Saratoga. Resi- Tree Removal Permits Required for Some Trees tfte�r�c��e,�r far fi�ie�and�urtaz'ker pt�grain,are''' - Dead trees also need to be removed and the resident ��ta�pnta�C,ec�' e��x ar � . g �r dents are encouraged to practice fire prevention methods � R, g � �aral n:Kiin af in their homes and yards to minimize the possibility of will need a permit from the City if the tree is over a certain ��-3�.3�°��ion on �' fire. size (Article 15-50 of the City Code). A tree removal ��j��"��e�� permit is required for oak trees with a measurement of 32 �� ' �� E- ��, •..Q � _� ` "� The Saratoga Fire District and the Central Fire Pro- inches or greater in circumference (measurement taken �� " ' "�� " tection District offers these helpful tips to increase pro- two feet above the natural grade) and far all other trees � tection from fire: with a 40-inch measurement or greater in circumference. approved tree removal permit, the person responsible is subject to a penalty determined by the City. • Remove all dead vegetation The Planning Director reviews all applications then schedules an on-site inspection before approving a tree For further information regarding tree removal • Clear away all flammable vegetation from any removal permit. Applications submitted to the Planning regulations contact the Planning Director at 867-3438. For structure at a distance of 30 feet. information regarding fire-safe roofing,fire-resistant '' Department by Thursday at noon will be scheduled for a landscaping or fire prevention, contact the Santa Clara • Remove limbs within 10 feet of the chimney and site inspection perforrned on Friday mornings only. County Central Fire Protection District at 378-4010 or all branches that overhang and touch the roof. If an ordinance-size tree is removed without an the Saratoga Fire District at 867-9001. .�� Dispose Remove � : � _ . . _ � Clear Of trash,refuse,rubbish and trim- Portions of any tree � �{ "_' . ' Flammable vegetation mings by having it hauled to local extendingoverbuildings, ' ' • -., within 30 feet of build- � �__- � dumping grounds. or within ten feet of .,� � ,". � � ,� , , ' ings or fufther if slope is �- � � chimney or stovepipe . •�' '_ directed at your home. ' outlets. - •�~ Topbrushwithin 100feet � ; ` • at a height of 18 inches. , , Protect '_ -, "�: �. , �' . ! st�j'e Internal combustion engine -� `�� ` - �� : - - CIQan Flammableorcombustibleac- Poweredtoolsandvehideswith _ � � , . � .• � All needles,leaves and dead vegetative sparkarrestersandmufflersafe- � rowth from roofs and rain utters. cumulations away from pro- uards.(Limitaccessto rass C�Ver . g g � pane,butane or any other fuel g g y Outlets for chimne s or stove- (Installing or re-roofing with fire resis- , areas to properly protected y tant shakes, shin les ar com osition storage tanks. equipment. ` � pipes with 1/2 inch non- materials will reduce the risk of de- � combustible screening. - struction by 70 percent.) 1 �f � N i N E.S.-: � J i � ��` ��.... . . . . x . 51939 � / ' �'`�- 1� � j � . . ' ' JY� .� / Identif � , � �o Maintain `� � �, �� - � y . �� Drivewa s fr fr \ Your home with log�cally y ee om obstructmg � � branches with a minimum 15 feet positioned address numbers that � � are legible from main �overhead and 12 feet width . ! travelled roadway. clearance to allow fire depart- . � i ' . � ,, ment access. y�9� � ,-` � . h . � �