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Home My WebLink AboutNovember 1990 The Saratogan� . _ � � . . __ . SA _ . . . . . . . - � -. �. R � ; : � � NOVEMBER 1990 � � . � - � ; I - � ' � - , ,_ O ; :.:. _::, . .>.>:. _ � ... 'i � . � � :. , � � , . _ _ :::.. � : . � :.. .... ....... . _ � . :::.. .:::� :.:. .�: • � - � 1956 ; : _ . - � �' . 1 ', CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 - � ORDINANCE NEWS, PAGE 3 "'t � LIBRARY COMMISSION, PAGE 3 � HUTTON HOUSE PLANS, PAGE 4 l'F'Og _ Hillside Dama e To Be Re aired B Month's End - g p Y The Saratoga City Council has approved grading and °;� "�' ,� _ restoration plans for Tract 77701ocated at the end of Old �,�� <� ' �� « ��.:.. ' " j ,� Oak Way. Complete restoration of the property is ex- " < ; , .� ; �r, � pected to be completed by the end of the yeaz. .�" �`�� _ °�'� ��.. � Last November illegal grading and tree removal was ,°�� discovered by City officials. At that point all work on the �, �' � �� . '�• ' �„' , subdivision was ordered stopped,and only work to prevent � ��,� erosion and correct drainage was allowed to continue. - ,�� : Construction will not resume on other portions of the � "�� g ° '� � subdivision until the restoration work is completed. e�,�•,� ��°� �'�;.��.:: � �� .� , The City of Saratoga reacted to last year's illegal -`"' ° activity with a series of 25 new regulations designed to �s , � ensure that all development conditions and mitigations �� " � � � � � � f`�� ,.�� aze catried out,and that all work is inspected by City in- °�' ��, , ,�A� �`�� x � , . \�� spectors on a continuing basis. Criminal charges were � `\' � � ��,��\�� \ �'�� filed against the developers for removing 41 ordinance- � �,�� , � � : � � �� M°�� a`�:. sized trees and for grading on property outside the �\� \ �� ` subdivision owned by Anthony Cocciazdi which is �,�„ : �� ;s� protected under a Williamson Act contract with the City. � � �` � ` � =��a� > . , :. .��. � ` Civil suits were also filed by the City seeking the � �� " f - com lete restoration of the ro ert lus dama es of � `� � '� � P P P YP g � � , $1 million for violation of the Williamson Act contract, � �a ` a violation of an open space easement granted to the City, and failure to follow the mitigation measures set forth in tlle EIIV1rOIIIC10rit31 ImpSCt ROPOrt(E�� adOPtCd fOI't�]e Hillside damage to Tract 7770 located at the end of Old Oak Way is currently being repaired and will be comp/eted by the end of the year. project in 1980. � Citizens Hel Sha e Cit Policies � p p y , :�. � ��,� �� :;� ��.� ��: � � "�� , � � � �� The concept of"govemment of the people,by the nance Advisory Committee,and selected citizens with an ��_ N �z �� : g `� �;� � �� people"is alive and well in Saratoga. In recent weeks interest in open space policy development. �.{ �� '�� ! � � - citizen advisory committees and task forces have been , �-�!+�� , � � ;� �� ; The five citizen members of the Task Force were �:�� „ �' :� �� , � �� ,�� ; formed to address such critical civic issues as open space � � � preservation,senior citizen housing ac�d solid waste chosen in mid-September. They are:Betty Hodges,Sally � � � � McElravey,Ann Waltonsmith,Jan Garrod,and Stan � � �� managemen� Each of these groups will play a pivotal role � � � �� y �� : Bogosian. They were chosen to represent all geographical � � �� ,�,� �� ,;�,� i n d e v e l o p i n g o u r c i t y's p o l i c i e s. ` �c � � � areas of Saratoga. � � � ` � �i� ��I��'��, ��F�� Tract 7770(Cocciardi)Task Force � a �� The Task Force plans to have a proposed open-space � =�n��'�� v��r�'7�.;: Following unprecedented illegal grading and tree � policy prepared to present to the City Council by the °'�� '�� removal last year in a hillside subdivision at Chiquita Way � � �� ` �� . beginning of the next year. �� _ and Old Oak Way, a task force has been organized to � ,.�:��#�� „ �i'eparec�i.��}�`�u'�tt devise ways to prevent such occurances in the future. Senior Citizen Housin Committee �� \ �'�k�� +�provide�tsa��re�� g � ,,, a�a. ��r- `�` sf�f This r�rr�w� �._�° Members of the task force aze:Janet Harris,Jeffrey Providing comfortable residences for members of a �� growing population of senior citizens is a top concern in E � �� n��'�� Schwartz,Peter Smith,Larry Perlin(City Staf�,Jeffrey C. ��,��.��y�� ,' `;; Kalb,Margaret Caldwell(Planning Commission),Donald many cities,and Saratoga is no exception. � � + Q �� , ��33��,. ; � � t��nb�for�l� S.Macrae,and a City Council member. Sazato ga's Senior Citizen Housin g Focus Grou p, '��p �� x � formed at the Cit Council's October 17 meetin will '� � � � �� '' Open Space Task Force y g' p�� '�$ �� K � The City took another step in developing new ways study the feasibility of developing the Odd Fellow's site on ��q�"��j`�,��k�}�p�� Fruitvale Avenue between San Marcos and Crisp for " � � ` ��. �p��,n� �� to preserve the precious"open"areas around Sazatoga � � �� . - senior housing. Working with neighborhood residents, p� ��£�r��p�� . when the Open Space Task Force held its first meeting on � - � �; , , � landowners and seniors, the Committee will make recom- �� y� �� ,��, �,` � October 18. �� .^ � � mendations to the City on the feasibility of locating a � � � �� . � f: � �� The Task Force is chaired by a City Council member project in this area. � � ��tt to rnv�tzng`gen�r�l ubT��cc��n � � �11`�h�� b�ll �n��i t��eCitat e �� and consists of representatives from the Planning,Heritage -- , �� ., �, � � � Preservation,and Parks and Recreation Commissions,Fi- . (Conrinued on pa�e 3) � � '��'��?�x`I��a�� ` �'��ai�r��t��se �'�'h��t�ance � �� ,��d��t�ry Corriir�iite��ltrtals+��astici�t�t� �� ' City of Saratoga �' ��tscv��ts I��Sc�s�o��ie geneTal ne�+d;��r � ��; 13777 Fruitvale Ave. - Bulk Race ��cpans�;�itd f.�E fi�at�cial tJ�fions$�vailable to �, Saratoga,CA 95070 U.S.Postage � ' � :� �;��` : PAID the City to fU�the pro�t. �� .. _ Sararoga,CA .�� ' � ��, �� :� ' �w� � � ` �-�"�n citizer��nter`�ste�i iri resent�n his rsr � . : Permit 136 � � � �,: POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL ; :��e�vl�w'S is in��.ea to at��n�ing. �`o� ��, �� `�'detailed inform�tion on.xhe progosal.cor�tact �� s ;�� -��a• .� 3;.� Ha Peacnck>Ci 'It�Iana r,�t'8fi7-3438. � , ,: �Y �3'I � �i �; -�� , � , � � ��, �� . � � . . , ^� .,�� ;��, ' - � ; J � . . . . . . . . I � , �.. '��. ��, �� r�� '�� " ��.�i�� = - � ,� �. ��. ��.,+i��,��.�.�� , e�� , ��. �� J > 9 j j _ and the Education Transition Center at West Valley ,;�� ,�� , �� . " � � ��; Colle e. �� 'y�lft�tt�t�, � �;: � Saratogans should call 911 when they need to report g �i" ��#�r��g�;��.�}p��,�.1 The registration fee for the symposium is$10 which = � a problem occurring outside of nonnal business hours. �k : � r `� � �� f includes lunch,exhibits,and a campus tour. For more r� �� , �� The use of 911 in Santa Clara County is not limited only , � � to life-threatenin emer encies,but also serves as the information or to register call 741-2096. � � � �� '� �� g g �IiC��`��It��s�.�� master dispatch system for city and county staff,utility - �'�b� �€ � '� �� ' ��' �� ' , �ompanies,ec�. Performing Arts Furtding �J�c��,a�'rr�n��r��'�� _ � �� uu��l�.a��i��7. , ` ��,� BBQUCjZQfIZpS WOl'kSI20jl Funding for the performing arts is now available � � �� .� ' � �� -� from the City of Saratoga. Beginning in January 1991,up ; y�+'�g�� ` '�� '� to$10,000 r ear will be allocated to or anizations �' �� The City of Saratoga is taking steps to develop � y g �� '��il��i�,�y�.��1 �.; Beauchamps park site into another City park. The consult- sponsoring arts activities that benefit the Saratoga commu- '�� w £ �� ;��` " Q�, �.,:.. � �� ant firm of Wallace,Roberts and Todd has been selected to nity. Private and non-profit groups may apply for grants � ��r� ��'��`p=��fj� � create a city-wide master plan of city parks which would of up to$2,000 on an annual basis. � �=t �� ,��*�� ; include Beauchamps,as well as Kevin Moran and Azule 'I'he deadline to submit proposals for 1991 grants is �' �� ° � '�' ` "��' �� ' � � ` parks, A preliminary recommendation will be completed December 10, 1990. Application packets are available �� :��`�`��'�� '� � b the consultant firm in Janu � r �'t�ti�]��t�Ti@St� � . . �� Y az'Y• from the City Manager's office at the City of Saratoga, � � �'�� m � 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Contact Carolyn King at 867- � � � � � '� � � "�� s_ � = 3438 for more information. �;=� � �� k � ` Water Conservation � , � �� ,�� cQ�id�nc�ay��p.m �, The Santa Clara Count Water District has deter- ~ � � `�� ' �� ' �� y Caregivers Program Scheduled �' ��t�ce:�'v��y�'�m�t�ee mined that mandatory water conservation will continue � �,� �� l �, , � �, ��e�ded � ��- �� into the winter months. According to the District,this Caregivers of aging family members are invited to � � � , � �� ;� ,�� ;�� ,�� < program will stay in effect indefinitely. attend a six-week support group at the Saratoga Adult � � �ut��l.�P��tatttt��rnrtu�`sit�t�t#� Daycare Center. The program will be held on Wednes- " ��t�t��ct��"tiac�t�'z's,•��"l'7?,��tit€tival� �'. To learn more about current restrictions,residents days,January 23 through February 27, 1991 from 7:30 to ��c't� �t�+�t��u"��$a.n�W��p ti�N�� are urged to read the water-saving tips available from the ' 9 p.m. ��r��ge�ttc��are��d,'7��vt�t�t adv��c��. San Jose Water Company and Santa Clara County Water ��,�� District. Participants in the program will be able to give and � ;� �� ' � �� , '�� , j � receive practical and spiritual support,and community � . ��t��hEs,;�f'�xty�:�iunG��,a�et�cias��ub-�, ' j Older Adult Symposium at W.V. College "long-distance"elder care resources will be discussed. � s�'d t�i�fhe l�+Ib�ay�efp�,a�c�un�l m��t�uc� , , - This group will provide support to those who are now in �e"��T�,;e 11+�er�ury IY�vvs,and atate Izst��on � " ;` T'he Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council is caregiving situations,as well as those who anticipate being ��turiiutufy�cess.T''�thattt��C.,,�g��tdain�t�ri�I ;,: `,��''. . . .. ._ S. . , co-sponsoring a symposium titled"55 and Beyond"to be caregivers in the near future. av��lable at�i�y�ai�tin Mo�day bc;�r��t'��" held November 17 from 8:30 a.m.to 2 p.m.at West Valley �1t��;anc��►rt1��iCu�y mt7�x��befnr��:it�' ��;s�; The facilitators of this program are Julie Barton and College. �'unc�i arnee�ng�and�to�i��b�fo��lann�ng � Virginia Daugherty tivho have extensive experience in the � � :; s�t�z��nee�ings a�it�e'Sarat±�ga�iinur��y'��. The symposium will be led by Dr.Ross Bright, caregiving area and aze affiliated with E.L.C.Associates,a ��- . � � � � '� �; f � 3 , M.D.,medical reporter for Channel 11.The San Jose corporate and community elder care consulting group. �� `r Office on Aging will also be participating, as well as the The Saratoga Adult Daycare Center is located at 19655 � x� , : �., , ' West Valley Community College career resource center Allendale Avenue. For more information ca11867-3438. ` s �. . . . , . � . .. , . . - `.'�'ri, r . . . . . . . . -. . � _. . . ., .. �. . .. .. �� . Summer Cam Programs Keep . � ��-��; ��v� � � � ��, � � Sarato a's Youn sters Bus Y� � g g y The City of Saratoga Recreation Department kept December 13 through 18. Saratogans can enjoy`Break- � City youngsters busy last summer with a variety of camps fast with Santa"at the Community Center on December ' to choose from. Around 400 children ages 3'/z to 11 15. Classes for children ages 7-12 aze also planned �,�� F�� ,; ��,� �"� attended the Nature and Da y Cam ps as well as the new includin g"Mrs. Claus' Kitchen" (December 12-17) and ° �� y�p�-��t ��, - e � '� a�� .�,�� ._ �� r rx x, ��.�a b ,.� � �i��,_- Sports Camp and Outdoor Adventure program. Enroll- "Holiday Happenings' (November 13 through December ��;��x�,�,��e�� f' � ', ment for the camps increased 75 percent this summer, 18). All of the classes are scheduled for 3:30 to 5 p.m. �� y��;��j S��Q{�y��C�hzen ` � . and the Recreation Department plans to expand the ��j��,��z�yF��u�� £� � ro ram next ear. In addition to the above classes,the Recreation ��„ P g Y � i�nns��d u�car��sed Gc�r��ern�rs'e�pens� � , Department is sponsoring 'Winter Wonderland" vacation � � Campers participated in organized games, craft- camps for children ages 3'/2 to 10. This camp features an '�� `�� :� �� . �;� �, ' �� . making, storytelling, singing, and much more. Family array of activities from omament making and games to a �� , ��prt�p��., �"� barbecues highlighted the end of each session with special visit from"You-know-who!" The camp dates and �' ur c 1�t�iTt�n �,cir�Wrtuzn c�s�ou�es t�ver�., � � �' , � parents and siblings enjoying potato sack and wheelbaz- times are Session I,December 21, 26-28; Session II, ��er�€��e�fi�tnia�a�19,��t#�t�ng � �' row races,and a program by the campers. Costs for the December 31,January 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before �,��`�als�t recetv�d a r e t�u�st�fiot�i F`ne p;d s of ,�. 2-week ro rams ran ed from$29 to$69 r cam r Care from 8 a.m.to 10 a.m.,and After Caze from 3 m. `�` '' P g g Pe Pe P• e �b u��l�as�atl�f t�former�'bra�'buzl�� -: � which fully finances these programs without City to 5 p.m. aze also available. �r�`�rill�ei��F��'�� "' � . assistance. , , �� +�s�.E�i�i�;C�tz�ld�uus'Wa�e Co�I�t�on�y tl�ai� E '� Pro rams and classes at the Commumt Center aze �� - � �� ; � ��; �� g Y � ��(�1�1 t�'Gt�r�'tn� r�1u��aa��e��. � �� .��e II Holiday Programs listed in the Activities Guide. Call the Recreation De- � � � „ , , ��:,. , .,� , �� .� � �� 'The holidays are a special time for the Recreation partment at 867-3438,extension 248 or 249 to request a � ��.; 3��{}��,��3, ��gp��°�I� , : . Department. "Santa's Home Visits"are scheduled for copy. ��ij��C��#a p��r�� ; �. � - ,a . , ��s�"�nstruc�a�a crf a ska�l�ard r�n +�n Civ�,c � :�- � ��e�tet`prop�rC�betvueen`th�Cc�rnrnun�ty�nter and , - �� arata��'ard,�n A,il�n�le�,ven�e r��he � :�� t��TT�o r��eivec��G��Ma�g�r;s�e�o�>�i ��.' . �..,, - �f �ting��racc��P��iepai�r�en�,� �� y - _ . .� �, �;� : ��in��i lt��r rnerr��rs tc►t�€e X€�uth i�o�annxs�.�� ` ,� „ ;'�� z ,a�zc�a �v �ii� �r��ias��fc�t�r rt�w pla� _ 4 .; ;, : �� ° ;, :. , ;.. �� „ �, :�; �� l�c��e.�t��Quitc�,'�on�ss ��...s �;,_: �� ,: ' '"' >��rii�g�,anc��a��i��'a�s �Func��far these � � }� �� : �' �' „ �w��irtm�iirsea�th�atsg�a stat��;rant�� . � � .�:�, � � �� ,�,� �� . �� ,.� �,i � ��i��ty��ri�pprc�� I�ar�ri�tg �� : �� . �� i�� la�,�1c��Se ,� $ �`? � � � L ��;', ' ��. ��i��;� y��i��: �z•<: ' S��E��t�� +��[� �Ei a ir� , .\ , .. � �� '�Is �'r�'� ��r�tld�� . � �� , � �� u� ��3� � .� � � � ,�T� �� L'��`� �1 �"'JdtC��Tt�- Saratoga youngsters enjoyed '� ; � � � � _� � " � �� ' �• '��' `�� the Recreation De artments ��`��'�'�� variery of summer�amps. � � ' ��' F�,�� °��: ��"��ll�G��:��te��tt�uun��'�so xeview�ci � These campers were a part of ��e�� .� n „ � ,�� ^� � ;�� :�� the "Outdoor Adventure" � � �� °� ��" � < � program. _ <..,,�w�.�.�,,a��.. .x.�.� �.. .. , _� . . , .. ..... �'" �, . The Saratogan EARTHOUAKE PREPAREDNESS , . ,. Anniversar y Tree Regulations Satellite Dishes serves As Safety - In order to preserve Saratoga's natural beauty, A building permit is required for the installation or . citizens are reminded that it is unlawful for any person to construction of any satellite dish antenna. A permit will � destroy or remove any protected tree upon private or not be issued unless the antenna and the support structure Reminder public property in the City without a permit. Exceptions comply with the regulations set forth by the City. Appli- to this rule include emergencies where the tree presents an cations for a building permit need to be accompanied by It has been a little over one year since the Loma immediate hazard to life or property,or where removal of the type and description of the antenna and its support Prieta earthquake struck Northern Califomia. While most - a tree has been authorized as part of an approval granted structure,including size,shape,height,color,and a plot Saratogans are over the shock this disaster brought,the -� by the City. Anyone.who unlawfully removes or destroys plan showing the location of the antenna and its support City reminds them to be prepared for when the next one a uee without a permit will be required to either replace structure on the site. Additional information on satellite occurs. the removed tree with a new tree,or be fined for the value dishes is available from the City Planning Department. of the unlawfully iemoved uee. � - Some steps that Saratogans can take to minimize risks of damage include: � � � � • Securing your water heater to the wall with Librar CommiSSlO� Pl OVl�I�S plumber's tape. To secure the waterheater,loop Y plumber's tape around the tank and attach to - Sarato a With a Variet of Services _ screwsorboltslwith ashe sch-diameterlag g y • Checking the foundation of your home. Cracks As part of an on-goin'g serieS,The Saratogan larger than '/R-inch-wide indicate potential weak � features a different ciry commission in each issue. The ness. Also check that your house is attached to ;.�.. commissions assist the Ciry Council and serve the commu- �, the foundation with sill bolts. niry in a number of different ways: Commission members �< ; ' are appointed by the City Councel to provide ongoing � � ��. �;`"; You should also have basic emergency supplies on �,', citizen involvement in major policy areas. Most commis- � hand including a poRable radio(with extra batteries),extra sions' responsibilities include providing recommendations ' -- flashlights,a first aid kit and handbook,drinking water(at to the City Council,holding pub[ic hearings,and raising � - least one gallon for each family member),food,pipe or issues which Commission members believe should be �,, � crescent wrenches(to be able to turn off gas and water),an handled by the City. Appointments to the Commissions �`� ' altemative source for cooking which can be used outdoors, are made throughout the year as terms expire or vacancies � a and a small bottle of chlorine bleach for use in disinfecting � appear. This month the Library Commission will be �• � � water. . featured. . s �r' ,, f, ' _,,,;;,,� ' :;�' ,.4 Take steps today to learn the safest places in your The Library Commission was established as an advi- � � � � �..� house,away from heavy fumiture or appliances and large , �..., ;�.r sory body to the Saratoga City Council in June, 1959. Six �� . • �� panes of glass,and where your gas,electric and water members of the Commission are residents of Sazatoga � ""`"�" main shutoffs are located. (Richazd Brenner,Frances Krezek,Barry Mills,David Complete information on steps you can take to Newby,Barbara Peacock and William Watkins),and one The Saratoga Library Commission ho[ds a study session to member is nominated by the City of Monte Sereno ' discuss perrinenr issues. Picrured(lejr ro righr�:wiiliam Warkins, Prepare for an earthquake are available in the white pages (Barbara Wood).The city staff liaison is Cazolyn King, Barbara Wood,David Newby(Chair),Richard Brenner,Dolly of your telephone directory. The City of Saratoga has also Assistant to the City Manager. Barnes(Gibrarian),and Frances Krezek. published an earthquake safety guide titled"Living With our Faults." For a free copy,contact City Hall at 867- � This Commission's role is to provide counsel and Hill,San Martin and Sazatoga. The County Library is 3438. Take a few minutes of your time today to minimize recommendations on library policies,budgets,plans and � primarily funded from a specified tax district. District future damage to your home and family. procedures to the Saratoga City Council,the City staff, taxes are derived either from property tax rolls from the - and the Santa Clara County Library staff and Sazatoga Li- areas served or from the Special District Augmentation brarian. Fund. � �� '� `� � � � 9 �� ' Through the years the Saratoga Library Commission For the past several years the City Councils of �-� V� � �.�/�� - has sought to optimize the quality of services in Saratoga. Saratoga and Monte Sereno have chosen to enhance ^ �� " � � ��- ��, �� Since the o nin of the libr in 1978,the ra id chan es service b rovidin su lement fundin to have the -� �� ,��y�� l�e g azy P g Y P g PP �1' g � .l�i��., � in technology and the continually increasing usage and cir- library open on Sunday afternoons. T'he Library also � ��; � F a �� ,�� ; � � � � �� ; �� culation have placed a suain on capacity. Recently,the receives gi fts o f money,equipment,an d b oo ks. T he � �� 'x ��;�� Commission has been examining the perceived need and Friends of the Library,a non-profit volunteer group,and � � , � � ��-.;w� � � � � `�� exploring the possibilities for expanding the building to other individuals and groups offer time as we1L �� ;, better meet future service requirements. Currently the � � � ' �� `�� The Sazatoga Community Library building is , �Sc�dt��o � �� . Commission is working on development of a survey to � � �u �� determine whether the library provides services which situated on a 43 acre City-owned site at the corner of � �t� 5� � � ''�g ��vide�g��a:, - Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenues. The 18,000 square foot �� ,p��` � �r�t��.'�� satisfy the community;and to investigate public opinion � � � ` building is owned by the City of Sazatoga and leased to the ��and% ,p��y Y a�'��a��f�er� ,` about the need for building expansion. �� . �� , Santa Claza County Library system for the provision of f��n�;rc� d � �� g �- The Saratoga Community Library,is one of the eight library services. The building was funded by a 1975 bond �� '� � -� ��, ct�rd� 1.''��t ��_P�rad�s; libraries whic h are part o f t he Santa C lara County Li brary issue o f$1.2 mi l lion. T he b on ds are pai d by t he San ta � �' � � �� cc�� " ��i�d�ppcoxx�ate�t�r system. The system serves 343,000 people in the commu-, Clara Counry Library system through rental of the �, ;� �� 2(��u� p ��'I`�na . �b��cC��e o€C�te �� nities of Alum Rock,Campbell,Cupertino,Gikoy,Los building from the City. Rental payments on the bonds aze � �� .� ;��; � ' Altos,Los Altos Hills,Mil itas,Monte Sereno,Mor an ex cted to continue until Se tember 2001. ��'�� `�`�.��sidents't�s�, �,� , . P . g 1'e P �b u sin��es,: � � ��t�i-�p�s�t u�t i e s t�a�'t� �;: _ . . . _ , . , . . , x��n� �s c�t�pf�he��nt�t�ined� � C I 1.1Zen� �ncl�c�� c� ' X��tchar�ts �� #�`�YfT��O`�3�'kiC1�'!1TlL5;d � � (Continued from Page 1) � . � ��$ u ��ps,�3��ntrant�,and t�e'= ' � �� . w��'3+�i�,lly stai'ked�y �� Senior Citizen`Housing Focus Group members are Gustafson,Jeff Schwartz,Sheila Swanson,Nancy McKer- �� '�� , �� Ken Meeker(Odd Fellows),Jim Rogers,(property eghan,and Ralph Borelli. • � �� =;�� .. �� ,,�� developerj,Ann Marie Burger(Planning Commission), � �trataga teens ha�i a speci�l part ir�;ttiis yea�''s g; According to Saratoga Planning Director Steve �� ' ` « �� Andy Beverett(Senior Council). Residents on the �'e�t it�r�u��p�rl�€iPating irt Teen"N�ght t�ut" �� , Committee are Dom Richiuso,Pauline Seales,Beverly E m s l i e, t h e C o m m i t t e e w i l l h o l d t h r e e o p e n m e e t i n g s �4��5�� sc��t ��d competiiis�n held in � � . before drafting a report eazly next year. For information ��,�p� �'�at�'r�vents were,c�rgaTtiz�d by the�a;: on meeting times,call the Planning Department at 867- ��ratc�ga Yo�th Comm��ston � �� `� ; � � � � �, � � 3438. ° ' : � '; �� u��' �� ' � s � �� „ Preparat�ons f+ar next year s Cslebratet �� ' � `�� s� r�� x�� . � Solid Waste Options Task Force aratoga e�ent�"Iiave��Iread�y�begun.:The par�de,�;� r� p� i� � Applications aze still being accepted to join the Solid � �. ��+',��.Y7�� '� �tr��dan�er tc�wni;bar�iec�an�:�harnber Chas�" Waste tions Task Force. T'his ou will work on a ' � �"� ' � � ��-�� P � P �I�tI�:r�w�31 p3robabiy be arnong the��191 event,s, �; �� "� ��' �� solid waste policy,review the feasibility of returning to a ` " �x � �� a � =� � �� ;� �� sche�duled f�r Septein�ber ZU-Z�, 19zJL �or nnare in , �� t � �: � �;� �� metered can system,and organize an incentive program for " ' €;: omtt�ai��n,�a�the Chamber of Gornmerce, � ��" ��u��'��'�� those who recycle. Appointments will be made to the �� Ci ��f t� a tu u�fort�,r�den�.ab�ut tm �; 867-0753 � ,� � . � � � � � � 3: �� Task Force in January. For more information on joining o � ,� � �� Ci1��, crl �`gov��iicnent t�sues. Pteas�� _ ' ��. �� . � � '��; �: �:, . � � this task force,phone Carolyn King at the City,867-3438. . .. ,� �a �� s�� c��rt�€s ta�arblyn I�in��City �= �� '�Z 'ival��+enu ,�'.s�ratc��CA � k �.,� - q � �� a � � „ �� . �� / �� ' �� I �,,� �c �`,.,''.,� 'S�� V:�� .; � � .::� .� �. ,�,., p ° aa;., � :� �'`� 1 � ;''� �� ' � ?� ' \��`; -�^�.: " e�- s,.. .� ' . . �:a: �` '�� ._ � �'-_��. . �� 4�:�� '� �c�""- A_� .. '"'v-�. �' � .a .��" .�,:�_`„ �� , � �� " RO�SG.'1'�AYII�lO11� .� v�� ,��. �,,� s\,�� .•.�, � „ �x �� :u � f' „' � ,��. . � ,� � � ��;, �. � � � �t '� �"� • l The Saratogan . , . . . . _ . . . Construction � _ _ .�._ _�..� _�_� �..��wro. _f Continues at � �.. �� . *`' , � Xq��s Hakone Gardens � � � $ � :� � �. The foundation has been laid for the Hakone t�� . !"�i �� Gardens Cultural Center here in Saratoga,while in Japan � •' � � � the building itself was assembled,then disassembled and ' packed into four large shipping crates for transportation to ,��'""�' � ~- --- -•-----�----.- -� � ' the City. The dilemma of how the materials would be ` � �-"""' � transported to the building site was also resolved with a " '�� " �� v � � �`-� �� µ��• �= � . decision to move the crates through the residential area �� ,„,� ___..:,�,-- �---`�''� =- `° tt behind the Gardens instead of up the steep,winding hill * • �� ,�..�,� � � � that leads to the Gardens from Big Basin Way. � �"=��• � .� � �, � ' � ,� ;� a ,�. � An assortment of different people will be visiting , �: � �� ;;� Saratoga to assist in the final building stages of the } ; �'� .� ', � �� :: ; .>�.,. ,. . �#� r:��..�..-�� <. .� �� : Cultural Center. The architect,various stone masons,and � ��" � aClvlso[S Wl�l b0 SUpervls111g ttle pt'Og1'ess. J8PSi7CS0 A Japanese construction consultant surveys the foundation for the Hakone Gardens'new Cultural Center. . - workers who did the original construction of the building • � � � in Japan will be working with Saratoga construction have been concentrating on the many details that have Hakone Gardens remain open during the construc- workers in the reassembling of the building. The film gone into the_construction of the Cultural Center, other tion of the Cultural Center. The Gardens were built be- crew from the PBS program"This Old House"will also be members found time to open a gift shop at the Gardens ginning in 1917, and became a city park in 1966. Visi- hese to film the proceedings for broadcast next year. across the parking lot from the Gardens' entrance. Many tors enjoy the serene pool stocked with Koi fish,tradi- visitors have wandered over to ask questions, look at the tional Zen Mon(main gate), and plantings. Hakone Gift Shop Now Open items for sale,and purchase souvenirs. The gift shop is Gardens are open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to While some members of the Hakone Foundation open on weekends for those who would like to visit. 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. �,. Two Cit De artments Plan Move �- � � � y p . � � � � � � 1 1 - 1 1 . . . . 3"� � �•� � � e� !?� ��. Into �ld Fashioned Quarters � w � �� r : =� �� " "�� : In December or January, the City's Public Services ;�K�� ,�� °�� ;,�� -' s °� �,, � . �' ;�� +�' and Finance Departments will be leaving City offices to ��' y �°y�� '�' � (��" 9' ':l.��/�F� y � � ` , move into their offices at the historic Warner Hutton �'��,`� ��y'��;;�,�'�o%��/�';��y��y'��, �r��""�:;_ ��"'�'�� '��;� ,y a i. , � � �. %�n , y,6� '� � � �` � .,�/��/ r �/ y i i � �'_ F ; �' �' �' .� �'.Yi ' �n�'.w � . h- �i;y�/'�'�//��.�.�,��i ��i„�h� i� . � ,� �,., �� 'n s. � �,- House,now located across from City Hall on Fruitvale y /,�, �,,, ;�,��y�y�� F �� .; �� " ,. , .;< . .�i�� ;�„� %�,�y ,��,� T#�,'�a�cr�a`�� u�r�c��;: Avenue. The house,built in 1896,was moved out of the y,,,,?�� , � � � � �� - �� 9 �f��rrac�d��t��te ig�t fca c�n��g� , way of Route 85 construction in July. It is one of the few �, s, Y �� : � s��ar��ra��r�"�i��"�r �� ': Valley homes dating back to the 1800s that were not � � , � �� ,� •- � k��<� ;r� , � � � ,� extensively remodeled over the last century. ' > `� .� � ry� � � 1 /, . . - ,� �'�.� 3" Kudos to Heritage Commission _�.;�.. ,,�:;,, � � ; � � � r � Saratoga's Heritage Preserv�tion Commission de- -� -�'�'"" ; � � � ? �� ; � ,�_ , � � serves praise for their key role in negotiations between the , �;:` r,�' ' ; ; � �` . � .. �,^3'�'.y�^��"'��7�� ,. "�j� ��` City and CalTrans,the agency responsible for moving the c�` ��"�� Warner Hutton House out of Route 8Ss way. �� _� � � �,, � � . � _ �; .� � � � According[o Chairperson Elizabeth Ansnes,the �. � �� , �� ,� � Heritage Preservation Commission became involved with � �� &� g�.: �� , �� the Warner Hutton House several years ago during one of £ ` � � � A� � * � � _ � its frequent inventories of historic pro pefties. � � � � �� , � �� ,; �� The group has just finished such an inventory and �� r � � ,R t� Y � ? has cataloged the results in a new book,available at the ��t.� � ilt��,�C end of November. It will include photographs and ��T��u1 ��t��t��tuz��. � �, � � descriptions of many historic Saratoga properties and a �'� ,,, ��?�� '�� "�" �� s��:_ detailed history of the City. � �,. �• � , .��; ��r�rcp��uzl��,�mc�sn��et�,�s�-�round . • For information on purchasing this book,please �` � ,��, X - ��i�� "�C��els t�1e CYv��Ce��e�'It�,�.tt�n�� ...-, ;; ? ' � �-�-�;� �. � �.. contact the Planning Department,or call Elizabeth Ansnes ;- � _ � ,„,,,_; � �' �;`:,�.�.�,� .��g;� ��(t�zc�`�n�i��t�I�r�cai�[t�i�a��on�ss �� ' � � � " at 867-2551. :�` i �` r z � �& '��-.,.� �pi�n��`�"�ark s�t�su}��ttiere will i��'ar.;les��ffec# � �� aa w � . �.� � « _ :,, , - . ._ �.�, .d. ,r. �.. - . _, . . ��fh�su�un�g�ei��t�o��tit��c�rm�r "�� ' The hista rca!WarnerHutton House will he the new home to hvo �� ' � �i ' ��'� � � .,,� �"' x� �.;., �� .�, ' �,. Saramga Ciry deparlments. � � � �' ` Sarato a Sta s in Forefront of Environmental Policies - s g Y As part of a continuing effort to establish itself as an � implementing their own innovative recycling program: management programs,positions are still open for environmentally-conscious community,the City of they're saving white office paper instead of throwing it membership on a new policy committee that will consider Saratoga has added two new elements to its recycling away. The Green Valley Disposal Company has offered to the development of a"metered can"garbage pick-up program. pick up the paper at no charge,and proceeds from selling policy for Saratoga next yeaz. Already used in many the paper to recyclers is expected to pay for the waste California cities,this policy charges households based 4 This fall,Saratoga became the first city in California collection bins distributed to each city office. upon the amount of garbage picked up. Currently, most to add a magazine pick-up as part of its curbside recycling Sazatoga residents pay a straight fee for garbage removal. program.Several other cities,including Palo Alto,are ex- The olic review committee will be m deliberations in pected to follow suit. Saratogans invited to join the effort P Y S� The four-city West Valley waste management coali- January. Applicants should contact Carolyn King, According to Public Services Director Todd Argow, tion,which includes Saratoga,is looking for someone ex- Assistant to the City Manager at 867-3438 for more infor- the used magazines will be turned into insulation for perienced with solid waste management issues and mu- mation. homes or pulped down and made into paper again. The nicipal government to fill the new position of Solid Waste program will not affect current waste disposal rates. � Programs Manager. Saratoga,Los Gatos,Monte Sereno, • and Campbell have created this position in compliance "We recognize that magazines are a significant part �,ith the California Waste Reduction Act of 1989(AB - of the waste stream in Saratoga,"said Argow. "It took a 939), passed by the State legislature last December. �TaStee�a L S�hedu�ed, `v lot of research to find someone who could recycle them, y but it should remove some of the stress we're placing on Applicants should send a letter outlining their back- ' our landfills." ground and interest in waste management issues to Sara- ��2'he�next household hazardous-was�� toga's City Manager's office by November 9. p Off day will be held in March,a 199 The magazine pick-up program is just one manifes- ' Y r° � � -i�� °'` ` tation of Saratoga's continuing commitment to environ- For residents not interested in a full-time position mentally sensitive municipal government. City offices are but who would still like to help shape Saratoga's waste