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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 1991 The Saratogan � '. _ . �, , � . � ` ;, . _ . . ` I s � _ • . , - MARCH 1991 I , . _ <. : � � �� ' � �� , �� `� ��x�� u, � "w�..� �;a:�< �� . . . . . . -<. :��,t� � � " J � �`` b "' - `� - ;"' cy4 . � 6 � �� ;, .., . � �".�� yT; , �� s. �' a.. �' '" �a, �P ��.,'�,. r� � ~� �� : �� .,;.�, �_� .��'' �X F � . - • � � , � . . � � � � �� ,��. �� .;; � , , � ,.� �� ". CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 �� #� �� DIRECTORY OF CITY PARKS, PAGE 3 SASCC SEEKS NEW MEN�BERS, PAGE 2 � � `� � � �� ` HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT, PAGE 4 Ca ital Im rovements Pro ram � � �� x � W p p g Underwa in Sarato _ y _ y ga � �.. _ �. Saratoga staff is busy working on a number of Nelson Gardens � � capital improvement projects approved by the City The City has initiated condemnation proceedings for * � Council. These projects include Civic Center and Pierce acquisition of the Nelson Gardens property on Saratoga � � � Road improvements,the purchase of the Nelson Gardens Hills Road. The Nelson property consists of five acres of ' �� '``" property,and the renovation of the Warner Hutton House, orchard land. The City wants to purchase the property for �' as well as continuing work on Highway 85. open space and educational purposes,with the possibility ry" �x of creatin a livin museum as ro osed b the Nelson �%y ��' g g P P Y Civic Center � � , W.�'" Gardens Task Force in 1989. Construction on the Civic Center improvements _ should begin this summer. The City Manager's office Warner Hutton House �" estimates that the remodeling and expansions will take The historical Warner Hutton House is now on its �� one to two years to complete. The improvements will ac- foundation next to City Hall. The house,built in 1896, commodate additional office space for staff and a dedi- was moved out of Route 85 corridor in July, 1990. There �""� � cated emergency operations center. is still�some additional work required of the State to retum ;� .� ->" ,d . �,.,. � �` the house up to the condition it was in before it was �H �=`. �` The first phase of construction includes additions to moved.The work should be completed this spring. T'he �� the maintenance building,remodeling of the Community City is reviewing options for use of the house. Possibili- � �� ` Center and construction of a skateboard ramp. In the �`'�'�"" ties include a teen center and other recreation programs. �.�- second phase,a new wing will be constructed onto City Hall which will house the offices of the City Manager and Quito Road Bridge Delay Finance Departments,and the emergency operations Two Quito Road bridges were originally scheduled center. In the final phase,workers will remodel the for replacement last summer. Following the October, existing City Hall offices. In the interim,the Finance 1989 earthquake however,the State transferred funds ' Department and Community Service Officers have been � located in a portable office uailer behind City Hall. (conrinued on paRe 4� � Pierce Road Saratoga Youngsters Will Enjoy New - j�p�'ovements �'o Playground Equipment at El Quito Park �Qgin Soon ' - t•' The City Council held a neighborhood � �` meeting January 8 to discuss proposed improve- �� ; . ments for Pierce Road between Surrey Lane and Old . - y- Oak Way. As a result of public input,the City � _ � � � � � � � � � � � � ��`'� Council provided direction to the City Engineer on � �` the extent of improvements to be designed and - �° authorized him to complete the improvements as �' � ' soon as possible.Funding for the work is available �� '� in the current budget through savings which were ;��...` , ...... .._. 4�`" Y �d i � _,.__._._.R �, . , � �3 � > � realized in the 1990 pavement management pro- u� % � iF . `� , ram. � . .. � ��: _� ��.� ,' g y �� The project proposes to realign two curves __ . ` " '� " � °"" along Pierce Road to improve safety. Engineering � staff has finalized the plans and will shortly seek j .��•' �� bids for the work. , � F � a , � �«�1 '' , ,�.. , 4 . �`�� '`�: S ecia� Infor�national , p . ;.. Insert ��los�� . / � �Q4�.: � � ,., ,. ., . „- � . � , � �'' ``; The City of The Bay I Saratoga encour«�V begins at your front door! ��u to review�the. � � � information pro= � � u i � - A special ceremony was held February 9 to dedicate new playground equipment at El Quito �.�ided isi the bro- Park. The Parks and Recreation Commission contributed toward making this new play equip- chure "The B�,y —; ment available to Saratoga residents. See story,page 3. t�egins at yaur frc��:� '� � � - - ; �c>�r,,� Pr�i�id�d b; �� ,,��,. � ' �� , . the �anta Clara s� i� '`� z ciryofsararoga Nonpoint Sc�urc� � !.i%G�� . -.._L :. 13777 Fruitva[e Ave. _ eurk Rare p�>>l ution Contro� �'_� Saratoga,CA 95070 U.S.Posmge } ~• : PAID T rogram. �- . � � Saratoga,CA �.�s��.� Permit 136 _ . - : . ; : - ��.; , POST��.�'USTOMER LOCAL_..-. . ..:.:- . . . . . ;- . ; �: , . ,r ., , . . . . fl�, � . . - . - . . . . ' .'. . .'�Ywyofat Sou�c Yollution , _'. .t' t r ) . . � ..� . . - . . . . .w.wf+� ..uwW. - - _ � - . . � . . . `� _ � � _ . � . _... . . . . . ..._ j . . . � . .. f . . . . ; 7 � � , „ , . . . , , , . . . , , . , . , . . . . . , , . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . - . . . . The Saratogan C�T�.' UPDATE : CITY MEETING _ � Ded��a�on SCHED ULE Saratogans are invited to attend the dedication of a .. City Council memorial bench on the grounds of the Community Library >, First and third Wednesdays,7:30 p.m. on Saturday,March 16 at 11 a.m. Past and present Library � "'� ' �'� 4 � ` '� Commissioners and the City have donated the bench and ""` �` , ;,ea, <,a„ ,.+"""��!y ,,,,,, PlanningCommission its bronze plaque in memory of Lois Thomas who served �� "° Second and fourth Wednesdays,7:30 p.m. as Saratoga Librarian from 1978 until her retirement in 1987. - '� Heritage Preservation Commission �� "� �� : First Wednesday,8:30 a.m. � ��-`�� ' HQkOfZB �illlYlBfZS F6StlVQI Public Safety Commission The second Hakone Gardens Festival is scheduled "`"� � ��w� `�. .�': ;�� , Second Monday,7 p.m. � for'Saturday,May 11. Participants in the Festival will �'` � ��,�;> �� enjoy music from the San Francisco Taiko Drummers; Library Commission hands-on art demonstrations in calligraphy,brush painting Fourth Wednesday,7:30 p.m. . and flute making;displays of bonsai and ikebana; un�que Phone Book Recycling Program jewelry and craft items to purchase; and,a variety of food Youtli Commission vendors. A traditional tea ceremony of nodate and docent- Saratogans will be receiving their new Pacific Bell Second Monday,7 p.m. lead tours of the gardens will also highlight this second telephone directories late this month or early next month. annual celebration. Admission will be free to this event Residents should be aware that telephone directories are Finance Advisory Committee completely recyclable,and Green Valley Disposal will As needed offer curbside collection in Saratoga between March 6 and May 15 for Saratogans to dispose of their old directories. City Council and Planning Commission meet- The Telephone Directory Recycling Program in Saratoga ings are held at Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale -- is a result of a pro-active approach of the City and the Avenue. City Hall hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All 4, ' County in recycling and of the cooperation of Green meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance on Valley Disposal and Pacific Bell. For more information, the kiosk in front of City Hall. " contact Isabel Gloege,Environmental Programs Manager, Highlights of City Council agendas are pub- � � # at 867-3438. lished on the Monday before a City Council meeting ��'P � « " in the San Jose Mercury News,and are listed on ��; � ;�.; LIVC BrOQ[ZCQStS Of Clty C011rlClZ communit y access TV Channel 6. A genda materials Meeh�ZgS Planned are available at City Hall on Monday before meet- � � ings,and from Saturday morning before City Saratogans may be able to tune in to live broadcasts of Council meetings and Monday before Planning the City Council meetings as early as the March 20 meeting. Commission meetings at the Saratoga Community The City Council has accepted a proposal by South Bay Ca- Library, 13650 Sazatoga Avenue. ' blevision,the City's franchised cable company,to donate an � \ ;; � �� ;�`� automated remote control audio/video system for the Council Recent City Council Actions Chambers to televise the City Council meetings over Channel At the December 19 meeting,the City Council �� . � 6. The equipment will be operated by volunteers through the approved a contract with Meyers,Nave,Riback and �„�. Sazatoga Community Access Cable TV Foundation. West for City Attorney services. City staff was , instructed to continue working on a Use Permit ', regulating activities at Villa Montalvo. ' ��E� The City Council approved Village design , guidelines at the January 2 meeting. On January 8, ' the Council agreed to certain improvements to Pierce Road. At the January 16 meeting the Council � Height Limit for.Accessory Structures Swimming Pool Fencing aiio�acea$io,000 in Performing Arts grants to eight ' organizations and conducted a review of the City ' A modification in the ordinance governing the The City of Saratoga reminds swimming pool Pavement Management Program. On January 22 the height of accessory structures allows the Planning Com- owners that all pools must be enclosed by a fence at least Council approved additional funding of freeway mission to approve an accessory structure with a height up five feet in height. Residents should check with the soundwalls for an estimated$110,000,and accepted to 15 feet. The accessory structure will be approved if the planning Department regazding fencing restrictions for and acknowledged the donation of equipment by Commission determines that the additional height of the their area. The City does limit the location,height and South Bay Cablevision for televising Council meet- accessory structure is necessary in order to achieve type of fencing permitted in the various residential zones ings. azchitectural compatibility with the main structure on the of the City. site and the accessory structure may be compatible with At the February 6 meeting the Council the surrounding neighborhood. : allocated$205,905 for fiscal year 91/92 in Commu- nity Development Block Grant and Human Services , • • • Grant program. Continuation of the Utility User ' IJ�1 �l�O �l Al �u S��lO� C OO��l��.l�l� Ta�c at 3.5%for the fiscal year 91/92 was approved, � g as well as resolutions which would make the �O��l� l \��S N�W M��S financing of the Nelson Gazdens purchase and the proposed Civic Center improvements eligible projects to be paid for by bond financing. March 6 Saratogans interested in older-adult issues are and personal problems. Weekly luncheons with speakers "�'as set for a public hearing on the intention to begin invited to join the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating or entertainment and special events including theater � Proceedings for condemnation of the Nelson Council SASCC). The Council's board of directors property. ( parties and dinner dances aze open to the community. A � operates the Saratoga Senior Center and the Adult Day free monthly Senior Center activity calendar is available Care Center. Annual membership fees are an important on request. !----------------' source of fiqancial support for the many programs at these facilities. . ' To join SASCC use this coupon or send your name, � address,telephone number and dues of either$7 for a ; Yes, I�d Like to Become a ; �ctiviXies�t the Senior Center are designed to single membership or$10 for a family to Sazatoga Area � � SASCC Member! � address a variety of older-adult concerns. Classes are Senior Coordinating Council,P.O.Box 3033,Saratoga, offered in language,current events,art,fitness,and the 95070. Checks should be made payable to SASCC. � � AARP-sponsored"55 Alive"driver education program. Members receive the monthly newsletter Outlook and have � Name(s): � Widow.and caregiver support groups,and a needlework access to a variety of information sources and programs. , , neCwork meet regularly. Special services are available to For more information call or visit the Senior Center, - , AddTeSS' � hetp with legal,health insurance,housing,tax preparation 19655 Allendale Avenue,Saratoga,867-3438. . , • , �°` I �� . � ..:. � �� ; � � ' C 1 � � .....„ a:� : � � . s .. . . ♦ � �L.Y � x; :. � :� 3 �.�'�'��':. '> . - � . � . . . . . � � , . Ity: Zlp: � �3�� :;A :. ��. � , �� Day Phone: � � � �. ; .� �; y�. a � x � ;: • � . `�� z' ., ' ; ... ;: ' � . . . . . . . . �.�s z,. . . , . � - . � , �y �3 � � $ �k � � Amount Enclosed: $ � �_ � e � � � , ,. ..,., q . .. . .. ` ,. .' , �" . - �� ` .. ... ., ; , ..., Single Membership $7 � � �� _ .., � ��,,, ' � Family Membership:$10 � a� � �« y �� A� � Please Make Check Payable to: � � "�� & � , �-� _�" ��" Saratoga Area Senior 1 �� ::� #�:.� � � ;�� Coordinating Council � °� s � ��..... �� ,, �. ° � � ,.� . ��,, a � , <. � " � �� Mail to: SA5CC , � ,Wy�,�t s; � � - � "� ..�'�� °1��8��,,Va: _,�� •6 .� . .sa,�A�aQa se,�;�,s e,�,o,� . :, P.O.-Box 3033 � ' . ��<� �a liarciieei�rr at the . . `� _:;� •' S�ratoga,:CA;�9507D � - .,� k . . �:;" •3eninrCenter L'�-_ . .. �'� �.� . . .-.'.'. . . .�' . : . .�� .�.' . . .,'. . . . .,��. .,'�,� . .: . . � : . �:`"��-i�:��i��i�:��s:�i � . : . . . - - . 1 � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . „ . . . . . . . . - . � - . • . . . • . . . . . . . . . , . • " J The Saratogan _ ; , � Corrtmission Profile � ; Sar ' ' �_., . _ : � �u � ,� i� � �' ato a Parks and Recreatlon ; . g � �.. � ,� � i ,.�,;. . �,, << As part of an on-going series,The Saratogan under way. The City has retained the firm of Wallace, +; � �� W features a different ciry commission in each issue. The Roberts and Todd to prepare a Parks Master Plan and ! � ,� commissions assist the Ciry Council and se�ve the commu- Trails Master Plan for Saratoga. These Master Plans are a � � . � ^ � ni ry in a number o f ways. Commission membe►•s are major step in t he City's commitment towards a compre- � s a� � appointed by the City Council to provide citizen involve- hensive park and Crail system. { ment in�city government. Most commissions' responsibili- � � � �� ` ties include providing recomrrcendations to the City Following substantial research by this firm and � `•,�s i ��q�, �; � �°' Counci[,holding public hearings,and raising issues which numerous public hearings held by the Commission,both + `�' I�� , ,,��° ,�,�, commission members believe shou[d be adciressed by the Master Plans shauld be completed by May. The Trails � , `�`�� ' - Master Plan will indude ossibilities for linka e of � Ciry. Appointments to the commissions are made through- P 8 { • out the year as terms expire or vacancies appear. This Saratoga's trails with each other,as well as with county- � { < � ,�,�-c month the Parks and Recreation Commission is featured. �'ide open space and park systems. The Parks Master Plan I 'r-- ~~~- � '' 'a will review existing parks and also include design and � Vera Dahle,so[�d wasre Prog.ams Nfanager. utilization recommendations for Beauchamps,Azule and � Kevin Moran Parks. � Solid Waste Programs �e Parks and Recreation Commission was first es- � ` , tablished in May 1968 as an advisory body to the City New playground equipment can be found at El � � Council. The Commission has undergone a few changes Quito,Gazdiner and Congress Springs Parks. The replace- � Manage�' Hl�'ed through the years,such as the number of commission ment of play structures at these parks was funded by State i members serving and expansion of responsibilities in p�k Bonds under a program to reduce liabilities and Vera Dahle has been hued to fill the new position accordance with a growing city,but its role still remains hazards associated with outdated and potentially defective ' of Solid Waste Programs Manager. The new Solid Waste one of an advisory body. play equipment. ' Programs Manager will be working out of Saratoga's city �e role of the commission is to advise the Cit � offices and reporting to Environmental Programs Man- y An architect is currently working on a design for the ; a er Isabel Glce e,but is funded b the four West Valle Council on design,use,development,financing,care,and skateboard facility to be located on Civic Center property. , cgies (Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos and y maintenance of parks,playgrounds,landscaping along city Construction of the facility is expected to begin by summer streets,walkways,pathways,and equestrian trails. The 1991. + Campbell). T'his is a one-yeaz contract position, renew- Commission also advises and makes recommendations j able at the year's end. concerning programming and implementation of the City's � A final design for the development of Beauchamps ' Dahle's primary responsibility will be to prepare recreation programs. � Park should be completed by June. Recent developments { solid waste management documents to be filed with the in progress for Wildwood Park include handicap access { State of California in compliance with the California Seven members,all residents of Saratoga,cunently improvements to the restrooms,as well as a pedestrian and i Waste Act of 1989(AB 939),passed by the State legisla- serve on the Commission. Terence Ward is the Chair and handicap bridge over Saratoga Creek connecting Parking ' ture in December 1989. These documents will outline Marianne Swan is Vice Chair. The other members include District#1 with Wildwood Park. T'his bridge is tentatively � " �' both long-and short-term planning procedures for Fran Franklin,Ann Marie Gilman,Donna Miller,Mark scheduled for completion by this summer. 1 Pierce and Jennifer Crotty. The city staff liaisons to the efficient solid waste activities. j Commission aze Dan Trinidad,Maintenance Director; T'he Recreation Department is also studying the need � Dahle has over 10 years experience in solid waste Joan Pisani,Recreation Director;and Bob Rizzo,Parks for a Child Development Program and Pre-school. The • { management and planning. She managed San Jose's �d Buildings Superintendent. Department is hoping to expand the Adult Sports program + curbside recycling program and Palo Alto's recycling ' to include soccer,sand volleyball,and an additional co-ed 1 New Developments softball lea ue. Sarato ans are invited to � program. She has also worked with a consulting firm g g join the Saratoga _. providing assistance in the solid waste management field. This is a particularly active time for the Parks and Fun Run Sunday,June 2,sponsored by the Saratoga + Dahle holds a B.A. in Social Science from the University Recreation Commission because several key projects are Recreation Department. of Minnesota,and is currently completing a M.A. in — Urban and Regional Planning at California State Univer- . �I�� F SA�ATO�A �'A�K SUMIVIAIt� sity,Hayward. She has been a resident of Sunnyvale for four yeazs. __ � � � _. �� , � � � � _ _ � � ...,: �� .. �_�� . - z a � . Sister City Committee � � � Seeks Members � � � � W _ o �'� � _ � °' w � . :� x.:� � ,� o � ; ; � o � � z 3 The Saratoga Sister City Committee is z � a � ; > .� aG a z � � � seekin g interested p eo ple to join their or ganization w bn `" � r; ¢ A a � a ¢ q v� � •� which actively celebrates the Japanese culture and Ca,7 o W ° 0 ° � � w � � � � � O � w � tradition. The all-volunteer group was first formed ; x m a v ►-� r; x �, � ,�o, a � � �, 3 r; z� in 1982 to provide coordination and liaison be- O� z o Q,� o� �� p � O tween residents of Muko-Shi,Japan and residents � � 0°; ►a °O, O o �� $ w ��*,, �o � � � � � � � � � .. V ^' W .r GTr N G�.-. rr.i N �i � � N Ti N of Sazatoga. Since the formation of the organization,the $aseball/Softball Saratoga Sister City members have been involved � � � with many exciting activities. The committee has hosted visitors from Muko-shi, and City officials and Sazatoga Sister City Committee members have BaSketball � • • � traveled to Muko-shi on the occasion of that city's ` 1200th anniversary for an official Sister City � aff'iliation signing ceremony. During the Novem- BaI'bBCUe I'+aCilltleS : � • . • ber 1989 fifth anniversary celebration of the Sister . City relationship precious artifacts from Muko-shi y • • • • • • • were on display in Saratoga. The organization has Chlldi'en'S Pla AI'Ca a very successful student exchange program in the summer. : The beginning of the Sister City discussions Gt'oup ReseCvations Allowed • • � date back to the ea�y 70s,and was generated by the interest of several prominent Japanese business ` leaders�n providing support and assistance to FitlleSS COUI'Se • • Saratoga's Hakone Gardens. : For further information about participation in Papkltlg � � • � the Sister City Committee,contact John Tauchi, �- � 867-9133, Bunny Rowland, 867-0372, Marilyn { White, 867-9417 orpon Miller, 867-1241.� pjCnlC TabICS � � � � � • • j 1 1 Restrooms � � � � ' �� .�'�..�� l.�l : � — -- — — -�—.� Soccer � i . . � � i i The Saratogan is published bi-monthly by the�City�of � � � � � � Saratoga to inform residents about important Ciry Council ` _ i and government issues. Please direct your comments to V011eyball-COurt � • � Carolyn King, Ciry of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvafe Avenue, - ' i Saratoga, CA 95070. Hours: Hakone Gardens: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ! All others: Sunrise to sunset. r I . - . . _ti.,. Editorial/D.esign ;. _. , Note;Ampli�ed soufld.is nqt,a}lowed.i�n•any Cit�Park�e�eept by�pecial p�rtnit. - . _ _ .}_�. . . . . RoberrAnthon . . . . . . . . -� -'-'�,' '-.• ' , - - - - - - . . . . - - . � y. . -.�. -, �. ; For-ferthar iafqrmation•on pe�r►its or.re$ervatio��;,contaet:Dep�p3�nt of.Nlainiei�ance,�erv�ces,-_-L� ..� 4 . . a . . . 867;�438_ . . _ . � .• . . .� . _ . . .�. . . . . '. . . . . i. ' ` ' . . - ''�.° `` "� . .i t� G ; �. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . 1 • I � ��'he Saratogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � �rat�a Environmental Program � � � q �� H u hold Hazardous Waste �� : o se k � �: . � � Collectlon Event Scheduled � � � : _ 1 "�'"'��,,, Saratogans are invited to participate in the household oven cleaner,insecticides,herbicides,paints,motor oil, � � `�' ' hazardous waste collection event on March 30 at the West antifreeze and car batteries. Radioactive wastes,explo- �� , Valley College parking lot between 10 a.m.and 3 p.m. sives and compressed gas cylinders(not aerosol cans)are The City of Saratoga is the lead agency for the West '� � Vailey Cities of Sara"toga,Monte Sereno>Los Gatos and LOCIItiOft: West Valley College Campbell which will.aiso be participating in this event. �:" ParjZZlZg L,Ot � ��;. This service is provided by the City to provide con ��° �� venient,safe,appropriate,and legal means to dispose of DQtB: March 30, 1� Q.rYI. - 317.r12. household hazardous wastes. These wastes might other- ' wise be disposed of improperly in sanitary sewers,storm not acceptable wastes and will not be accepted at this ` � �� sewers or in the sanitary landfills. event. .�. °•,� _ ` Examples of household hazardous wastes include For more information,contact Isabel Gloege, '"�� " � household cleaning products,furniture polish,solvents, Environmental Programs Manager,at 867-3438. � �� ; , ; . > "�,��:�, .�, �og ,•�.� � � �� Ne�ghborhoods Benefit Michae[Rtback,Saratoga City Attorney. ' `' x �a , b r� from Landscape and t£ .� �Michael Riback t � t�"T Lighting Program t`1ppOlnLe�.] ►J aj,•a`�ga y Saratogans are encouraged to take advantage of a u program which is responsible for landscaping and mainte- . ss� nance of common areas in Saratoga's neighborhoods. The �lty Att��nev - � n Landscape and Lighting District is established to beautify � � and maintain areas which are neglected or have fallen into � The City of Saratoga has a new City Attorney ' �, disrepair. ,. ,.-- ..�. to offer advice and guidance on City issues. Mi- - �.,` �.:` By annexing an area as a zone to Saratoga's Land- chael S. Riback took this position and began work i t� � �'` scape and Lighting Assessment District,all property � in January. Riback is a partner in the firm of �".' �` �' owners in the annexed area are assessed annually for the . ' 1Vleyers, Nave, Riback& West of San Leandro. He ` � "- �'�'� ' '�'` + cost to improve and maintain the common areas of their has served as the Assistant City Attorney in Red- neighborhood. wood City and Chief Assistant City Attorney in San . Leandro. Riback majored in political science at � Over the next several years,the City plans to annex UCLA, and eamed a J.D. from Loyola University of Saratoga s Monterey areas into the District based on a priority system which Los Angeles School of Law..Mike and his wife of , includes the need for beautification and local neighbor- 22 years, Betty, a seventh grade teacher,have two P�nes Can Be Treated hood desires. Last February,the City began the process of daughters. exploring the interest of certain neighborhoods to be Among the major duties of the City Attomey Many Saratogans have become concerned about the annexed into the District. spread of bark beetle infestations causing the death of For 1991-92,the five areas which have been are attendance at City Council and Planning Com- given _ mission meetings, preparation of ordinances, resolu- hundreds of Monterey pine trees each year. Native stands top priority are: of Monterey pine are located on the immediate coast of central California and live 80 to 90 years on the average. • The south side of Prospect Road from Saratoga/ � When Monterey pine are planted in Saratoga,an environ- Sunnyvale Road to the Saratoga Creek bridge. ment that strongly contrasts their native habitat,they are . �e north side of Cox Avenue from the Route 85 �_ �� '�% stressed and assured a short life. Because of stressful � �-� conditions such as the five-year drought,these trees are overcrossing to the Saratoga Creek bridge. `` ' � especially susceptible to bark beetles and often die as early . '['he north side of Prospect Road from Johnson as 15 years. ' Avenue to the Saratoga Creek bridge. tions, leases, contracts and other legal documents, 'I'he California fives med i s is the most destructive and rendering legal advice to members of the City P P • The north side of Cox Avenue,and the west side bark beetle of Monterey pines.This insect is regularly of Sarato a Avenue at the Cox/Sarato a Avenues Council and commissions and to the City Manager found in dead and d in ines.Another insect est,the red g g and City staff. As City Attorney, Riback will also y g p p intersection. • • � represent the City in litigation and/or arbitration or turpentine beatle,usually attacks near the base of the pine. other judicial, administrative, or quasi-judicial • Most entomologists consider this insect more of a stressing • The west side of Saratoga/Sunnyvale Road from agent than a killer of trees. However,trees stressed by the EI Dorado Court to Brandywine Drive and from proceedings. turpentine beetle are sometimes killed by the Califomia Reid Lane to Verde Vista Lane. ' The other attomeys of Riback's firm will also fivespined ips.The third and least serious is the Monterey ine i s If you think your neighborhood could benefit from ,,, be under contract to provide backup support to the P P • participation in the Landscape and Lighting District, City of Saratoga. Each of the partners at this firm In the interest of preserving Saratoga's beautiful contact the City Engineer's Office at 867-3438. City staff have been practicing public agency law for more trees,the City has free information available on what can will let you know if and where your neighborhood is on than 15 years. The firm has particular expertise in be done to treat pines threatened by these insect pests at the five-year priority list and work with you to get your zoning regulations, environmental impact reports the City of Saratoga offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. neighborhood annexed to the District. and CEQA compliance. . Capital Improvement Projects - (Cnntinued fi�nm Puge l) � earmarked for the project to other bridges requiring � � structural retrofitting. The Quito Road Bridge improve- f �� _ ments may be delayed until September, 1992. At that time �'''�� " �� , .. � �._... . ........ both bridges will be widened to safely accommodate � �; ,�� . ~�� \ \ �� -�- vehicular and bicycle traffic. �. ��`�� `' � `��'�` '' " �" ° <�. Highway 85 Work on Route 85 at Cox Avenue is rapidly pro- � ceeding and should be completed before May. An � �a��,�� overpass on Cox Avenue and a pedestrian overcrossing .� � � � "`�� ,� w . � ' SYJ ' Ye 0 from Kevin Moran Park to Blue Hills School are being - `� �� `�`�� '�� ,� �.�� built. The project also includes installation of community � � � � �a,"`�� a��r'°'� �� fl`��,,� �� walls and utility re-locations. Additional projects along ��'a"��' �� ; �� "� '�°"'��x�° �� a� �� E the<freewa corridor will be in later this ear,with the � ' �� 3 �� : � . � ' , Y g Y � ��,�� . � � �� & a� �� s�`5 , � ; = first ro ect,the freewa se ment from Pros ect Road to �''��'"��``� ��=as � °� " ��'� '��g�°�` ��F ��`� � : $ " � � P J Y g P i� F. �S E � � � � � �,�� `�� > � . . � s: �� .,;�s. ��.:� ..�&s� `� en �;�� M1Yli1141� 3 '$a'�y�,a`�-,�R��y � �`,��Y; 2 @ �, w:� . Saratoga Creek,scheduled to begin at the end of April. ,� ,. .�� , , a 3 ,� �� ,�s��a , �: �� °'� �.��.: , y ,� ��. < 3 i�� For more information on Route 85 including maps, �� ' � �' community meeting dates and construction schedules, � �� , � n � �� '� "� u �"�"�� Saratogans can call the Measure A Field Office at 866- � , ��R�� &� � �,�: � �� ,�. � ' �"� �; � 2277,or visit the offices located at 18805 Cox Avenue, �� ; �,� �z " " r ` �< �` `�r�� :°� .. .. , ,: .. � � . , . . •. tt��; `�s,'�t�, .:;.��, `�;., � �x . � � �- ; , Suite 130A. The office is o n Monda 1 to 5 m., =• � ":� �� • :�; '`- Pe Y P• . _ ��: . ��.,., .w ' .,��. ::,.. . .: .Tuesday-and Thursday 10_a:in.to 1 p:m.,�'�1ec�esday.-: .':'�.�.• f, , . ,• . . ; . . . , . . _ . . . . _. _ . . .-.�_ .. . ,_ . . : : . . _ , . , I 1:30 a:in:to 5 .m:and Fpda �s.2.to 3_ .m,'.�:'. . - �2�ute$5 inNsti•uctiar'ori Co.��Arertue Heal s can� letetiori: .•.- - r :� " - . . P Y P .�.'. : p � -