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Home My WebLink AboutJanuary 1990 The Saratogan . . jANUARY 1990 , �� ' � �� : �� .. � �� L .,¢ �' :4�'� 3� . � �<,n p�y � � �� $�� '� �:ff.. 6��;. ... � �'��: - . . . .�� ?i -3 e�� ?� �i � , , O , . .. '� •... �� . _ . .. .. . •. . .. � . .� .. . ' � . CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 �� ORDINANCE UPDATE, PAGE 3 EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE, PAGE 3 _ HAKONE FESTIVAL SUCCESS, PAGE 4 1 • ; , ; ara o ans e e or - � � � . . - - � ur si e ec c in � � _i ` , � I After years of research and discussion,the Curbside The program will be financed through the revenue � �� D Recycling Program is coming to Saratoga in February. gained by the sale of the recyclable materials and an � The Saratoga City Council has granted final approval $.82 charge per month,per household.This charge will �� for a contract with Green Valley Disposal to handle its make up the difference between the revenue from the � �, _, , , curbside recycling needs. sale of the recyclable materials and actual operation ..' costs of the program.The charge wili begin appearing ' '•,� � �� In February,residents will be able to put out their on rubbish bills in February when the program � recyclable materials for pick-up along with their becomes operational. ' � '. regular trash.Special bins will be pmvided by Green I 1, Valley for the recyclable materials similar to those � �dY��J�• Environmental Needs Growing � The program is necessary with the current landfill Man Items Are R clable ��facing highly urbanized areas of California.Todd y � Argow,Community Services Director for the City of ' . Recyclable materiaLs include newspapers,all forms ��t a,said,"Eve month the ulation of the oS rY P�P of glass(with lables and metal caps removed),alumi- State of California is growing at a fairly substantial p num and tin cans(labels removed),P.E.T.plastic soda rate,yet we are not siting and developing landfills to ' " Q �' bottles,used motor oil and cardboard. keep up with this population growth." Saratoga had taken a leadership role with regards to �ow explained that all of the available alterntive � • � its desire to start a curbside program similar to those in ��options are very cosdy and have direct " neighboring cities.After further study,it was found it . . impacts on the environment.Therefore it is in every- West Valley Clties would be much more economical if the program in- one's best interest to try to make the existing landfills volved other West Valley cities such as Campbell,Los Iast as long as possible by recycling as much material c ' • Gatos and Monte Sereno which also use the Guadal- as possible. J e ek to D evelop oupe Land Fill. The curbside recycling pmgram is designed to Collection Program Progtlm Costs Low make it rnnaenient for everyone to actively participate Saratoga requested proposals from waste manag� in recycling.This will allow residents to do their part for Household ment fums after the West Valley cities agreed to work in extending landfill life and benefiting the environ- together on the project.After receiving several bids, ment because materials which are recycled do not H��.dous Waste Green Valley Waste Disposal was chosen as the need to be replaced using raw natural resources. apparent low bidder for the contract. � - Saratoga,in cooperation with the cities of - • � Campbell,Los Gatos and Monte Sereno,is �� working on development of a household - ,,,� .,� �,:�� $" hazardous waste program.The tentative plan is �� ..�, .�_� ., � � � `+�� - for a one-da c ll ' n v n h 1 M h , �. r ,�� - ��`" ,�� y o ertio e e t to be e d arc , -� � 10,1990 at a central location,yet to be identified, #��,�. .: � � � �° � .: �� , in one of the West Valley cities. g; ::,�� , �f� " . �� . . .. . � � '� �° At the event residents will be invited to bring ¢. �x' � their household hazardous waste to the site and ,,�. ,. _:=,^,. �: ::, ,; � � drop it off at no charge.Household hazax�cious '� '�,�� ii1� ��,:�., ��. ,.� �.- , �,� �'�. ` � �,, ��i�W,x �, wastes include paint products,solvents,insecti- �.. ' �'$ y � *�'*:�. v cic�es,antifreeze,and other such chemicaLs that f � � �i N. are hazardous to the environment.Under � `�� , �fi:�� California law such commodities cannot legally � '`�$`��a�'n ,\�"��'' � be disposed of in the trash,the storm drain or � , , , .< _ �� n._ - :.. . � � � dumped on land. �' ' iu V . �- i, '�Li� � , � � ' a: � � u �� ,,£� Such programs are very complicated in that �� '' � �� '��.,, they involve liability issues that have to be ,�,. ;� :; a.,e a , � s��," ''- resolv,ed and re quire certified p ersonnel to _ v,� .�� :�,��.. � €�. participate in the disposal process.In addition, � Saratoga's new curbside recycling program enables residents to place newspapers,glass,aluminum the programs are very costly because materials ' cans and other recyclable items atong side their regular garbage for weekly pick-up. _ collected have to be packaged and transported via a licensed contractor to certified hazardous waste dumps in other parts of the state. Bulk Rate , , U.S.Postage The West Valley cities have budgeted rev� � p�D nues from the general fund to finance a pilot - , Saratoga,CA program for the first year.Further developments , i ,: Permit i36 ��derway and expected to be finalized in the + Spring. Call Saratoga Community Services ' POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL �orToddArgowformoreinformationat � 867-3428. , • . . • . . ' . . • . : , . � . , i -.� - - - - . The Saratogan . � � New Appointments Made to � CITY UPDATE � = 5a�'atoga Commissions , • � ` The Saratoga City C�uncil appointed 10 new - ' ,� ..�,.f3,�-� ,.,.,:� s;;• . � ,.:�, _�°: `� ±' members to various commissions and 10 students to � the Youth Commission.Commission members are . appointed by the City Council to provide ongoing citizen involvement in major policy areas.Most Community Center Offers Street Maintenance Funding, commissions'responsibilitiesincludeproviding . . - . mcommendatinns to the City Council,holding public Many Program Choices Effectiveness to be Reviewed hearings,and raising issues which commission , members believe should be addressed by the City. A wide assortment of programs are planned for all On January 17,the City Council will hold the first of Appointments to the Commissions are made through- ages at the Saratoga Community Center. annually scheduled public hearings to review the out the year as terms expire or vacancies occur. effectiveness of the Cit�s pavement management program,largely financed through the Utility Users Trips Ta�c.City staff involved with the program will provide � T'he Recreation Deparhnent sponsors two to three the Council with a detailed report on the operations to irips per month.Some of the trips this quarter include date and the costs incurred. � a viewing of Les Miserables in San Francisco,a Shop- ping Safari,ski trips and a two-day visit to Reno.Prices The pavement management program was origi- � range from$16 to$62 per person.Call the Community nally established in 1983,and updated in 1987 to II Center for space availability or to get on the mailing �rovide an ongoing program of repair,resurfacing, � list for trips. overlays and street reconstruction.The computerized � . , - pavement management program laid out a method of ,� preventive and corrective maintenance designed to I provide the most cost effective way for the City to ' �� perserve its investment in the street system.The � �;, program should maximize the life expectancy of each ��' � ( , y' street to 100 years. � ;f" . Saratoga began work under the programmed street " Henry Murakami and Edward Yang have been maintenance in 1984.According to Dan Trinidad, appointed to the Finance Committee.The Commit- Director of Maintenance,80 percent of all currenfly tee reviews the City's annual audits and budget Summex'SOftbdll existing streets in Saratoga have been z�esealed or preparations and presents their recommendations The 1990 Summer softball season is coming up ��aced during the past six years.Of the 20 percent to the City Manager and City CounciL soon.Softball packets containing information about not completed to date,l5 percent are relatively new � the leagues will be available starting February 12,1990 streets and will not be needing treatment for the next '1'he Library Commission added Patrick Moloney at the Community Center.Team registration will be several years.The remaining streets are scheduled and Bany Mills to help it pmvide rnunsel and mcom- held from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.,March 26 through March either next year or the following year. mendations on library policies,budgets,plans and ' 28.There will be both a men's and co-ed league with pr'OC��' • play beginning the first week of May. . The City Council has been paying close attention to Roseann Rose has been appointed to the Public Complete information about these and many other the quality of work performed by the pavement con- �fety Commission.This commission assists the City interesting programs and services can be found in the tractors in the years of the program's operation:In Council by investigating,reviewing,and analyzing Community Center's recreation brochure.They are cases where the work did not meet standan.is,the ��e areas of overall public safety,crime and available at the Community Center,City Hall,or by contractor has been required to re-do the paving to �Prevention,traffic safety,and other rela#ed areas. calling the Recreation Department at 867-3438 exten- bring it up to the specifications at no additional cost to New#o the Planning Commission is Gillian Moran. ' sion 248 or 249. the City. The Planning Commission advises the City Council on. - local land use matters such as the General Plan and specific plans,zoning and subdivisions,as well as � � planning for Saratoga's future development. . 1 r � r�l �1�, �/ ��1��1 �� Willys Peck,Linda Davis and Steve Benzing have � been appointed to the Heritage Preservation Commis- . Maintenance Su erintendent Sion.ThisCommissionfunctionsasaliaisonwiththe � City Council,the Planning Commission and the agencies and departments of the City.They conduct • • surveys of properties within the City of Saratoga �in S a�'at� a �1 S taff boundaries to establish an official inventory of heritage J g � resources,then recommending to the City Council specific proposals for designations as a historical _ T'he City of Saratoga is pleased to introduce two � ; � � landmark,heritage lane or district. new members of the City Staff.Bob Rizzo is the new � ��:M F Parks and Buildings Maintenance Superintendent. . l�;,arianne Swan is the newest member of the Parks Rizzo,a San Jose resident,has a B.A.in Recreation -�-��.., �:;� and Recxeation Commission.This commission advises � Administration from San Francisco State University, � `"�� F�y � the City Council on design,use,development,finano- � U'4 ""y'3 and has more than 15 years experience in the manage- � �;�� z �� Y��1�� ing,care and maintenance of parks and playgrounds; ment and maintenance of arks,landsca in and � � P��3�Y�� landscaping along thoroughfares and other City P P� g � ��. ` ��., ' ' d� �, facilities. He most recently worked for four years as � ,. � �� streets;w a l k ways,pa t hways,an d eques t r i a n pa t h s. - Parks Superintendent,and the last four years as Public � ' � �` � % � � , The Commission also advises and makes recommen- Works Superintendent for the City of Foster City. �.4, ":�� R dations coneerning programming and implementation � � ��'�� ,;��' � �9 �" of the Cit�s recreation and leisure activity programs. � � � � �:'.� � ��' �'' � g �� ,i � � �: . � r * : :,%�; � � � x - x ; � Students from the Saratoga area s junior and senior � �' , .� � , Y',, { ��x,� ' high schools are appointed for one year terms on the � �, � � y , � ; ; ; Youth Commission.This Commission advises the � �; � � �; � � Council in the area of youth activities,and works with � �, .: � , ' ,� � - the City Recreation Department to plan,develop,and � . � � � � '.:"� promote teen programs.The new members are � ��- �:1 i �€ � ; ,. ' Suzanne Agee,Anamarie Guichard,jill MuranQ,Joyce � '` �'S�'� ;�" ` �� ' Chan g,Sarah Jacobs,Corienne Chao,Marc Hall, - � . ;.., . _ �f:,.1 _#.t , �_ � � Heather Carter,Aimee Ogden,and Ching-Yu Hu. y t� � ' � , � 4. � � p�i' .�iey'�� . � lY'K�fl� 'Re��"y�' 'b'' �kj i ��: o.. . �y f:. � ��e ,r"_. � _ _ .:,,��€ � . .a. '`� s+.�_.:. I .� . � � .�"� -,k.�.r��,,,. . . .. i �� ^..' , ,. `-. ..�. .�.-.. ..t,.: :,� . ,� I�� . . � �� s;: � �a�� „ . . .. � �� p :The ASarato an s� i� ,r,� Y�' : ` . ,�k.�,..,� ` ., � � Larry Perlin joins the SaPatoga City staff as the new ;.,. I� ��.. City Engineer. �� ,,;' '?� The Saratogan,is pubhshed quarterly by the .~ � r ` ' `� �Construction of Highway 85 will prove to be one of �City of Saratoga to inform residents about 3:� ', Y y� �"� . * -�� important City Council and government issues. F ' the man�challenges for Larry Perlin,the new City ` q� .' �x �� Please direct your comments to Carolyn King, � � . Engineer replacing Bob Shook who held this position 9 City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, � sY X � for 21 years.Perlin was forxnerly the Director of Public . Sarato a,CA 95070. � � ��; a` �� Works/City Engineer for the City of Capitola,and was g ,p �'^ � � previously an Associate Engineer with the City of Palo "r"�"� ' �?� " Alto.He has a B.S.in Civil Engineering from the �� Editorial/Design Saratoga's new Parks and Buildings Maintenance University of Illinois.Perlin will head the Engineering Robert Anthony Superintendant,Bob Rizza , , and.Buildi�gInspectionDivis}ons.. , , , The Saratogan Ci of Sarato a , �� - � . �Y g r� ake �: ORDINANCES : s � Respon s to Qu � � �q , k��€ .,?�-� �,;�T<',"`5 r�:_ ,�� r;.: n f�S�;: a,�'e t� F..t �"«w �t .;�x�� . . The City of Saratoga responded to last October's • earthquake by opening the Emergency Operating Center(EOC),which is located in the Senior Wing of � the Community Center.All of the activity of the Cit�s N�ise , Emergency Plan is carried out from this location.The � EOC is equipped to serve the Cit�s emergency Saratoga noise ordinances are designed to protect o rations in the event that a natural disaster or commercial and residential zoning districts from : te hnological incident requires response beyond the excessive and unreasonable noises and sounds.For �J l normal City functions. example,construction activities are allowed only - between the hours of 7:30 a.m.and 6 p.m. The Emergency Plan restructures the City's day to '� , } day organization into an emergency response opera- �e barking dog ordinance was recently changed.It �; tion.The Plan uses the incident command structure states that any dog that barks for ten successive �j common to most police and fire departments.It �utes is a public nuisance. provides the flexibility for any particular staff member � to be able to take on a function and direct an appropri- �her noise sources are regulated by comparing the L,eash I,aw ate response. decibel level of the noise source with the ambient noise �n't let your dog run loose in your neighborhood level for that area.The ambient noise level is a decibel After the earth uake occurred,Ci rsonnel reading which incorporates the average background —i�s against the Saratoga leash law The City requires re rted to the EOC and worked effetychvel with noise level of a given environment over a 15 minute �t all dogs be confined within a secure enclosure. p° Y time riod.The ical ambient in a residential �en not within this enclosure,the dog must be on a designated representatives from Saratoga Fire,Central � � leash not longer than six feet in length.In addition,the Fire,and the Sheriff's De artment to coordinate ��45 decibels.It is unlawful to produce a noise p source which is more than six decibels above the Person holding the leash must be capable of mntrol- responses.The Amateur Radio Coordinator for the ling the dog. City of Saratoga provided a communications xtetwork �bient of that residential district. for the City with assistance firom other volunteers. Contact with the EOCs of other cities was maintained ��e noise is considered excessive by these stan- ` through a radio designated for that purpose. -dards,the violator will be asked to control the.noise or be issued a citation.This is judged on a case by case basis after the Community Services Officer takes a reading in the area. <% .. ' Please rnntact your Community Services Depart- "'``��=-�-•-- . ment at 867-3438 if you need further clarification of the �: �"� -� ��.,� '' " ��Au`.�S ordinance,or would like to report a violation. «�� d ; U £ �}� ?6k: LIVING ¢ ' q � Advertising Your h � k y �..s a �� Yk": ` ` :� e��on G��de Vehicle for Sale � f � �� . ' A erthQu"e P� P , Saratoga residents who plan to advertise their � III�I�� y vehicles for sale should be aware of the following � tions.Uehicles arked on a ublic roadwa or � �� P P Y _ __ _ on a private off-street parking lot may not be adver- . � : . � � tised for sale and will be issued a citation.In on.ier to ,'< � �, '� ; legally advertise a vehicle for sale within the City,the �, �� ,,g r�, �<.: . . . .. .::. ... ... ,. � � vehicle must be azked on nvate m owned b �"� � .��°� �� P P � P Pe�Y Y � ��,;�' 'the person selling the vehicle.Only one vehicle may be advertised at a time. , G�bage �'�nta�e� . Members of the Cit�s Building Inspection Division . In order to help keep Saratoga neighborhoods surveyed areas of the City to identify and assess - attractive and safe,a new ordinance has been adopted damage.In the days and weeks following the earth- involving the storage and placement of garbage quake the Building Inspectors responded to property ` contaixiers. owners'requests for structural inspections free of charge.Public works crews assisted by inspecting and •� Garbage containers should be placed at the curbside repairuig cracked pavement and road and slide after noon on the day before the gazbage is scheduled problems throughout the City. to be picked up.After pick up,all garbage containers � ; should be removed from the curbside or other location ' The Ci s Eme en Pre aredness Staff rovides �� rg �y p P visible to the public no later than noon the day ongoing education and awareness iraining to City following pick up. ' employees and mmmunity organizations.If you would like fiuther information,please contact the Between pick up dates,garbage containers may not Community Services Department at 867-3438. � be stored in the front yard or side yard where they are � ' v�sible to the public.They must be scz�eened from view � An Earthquake Preparation Guide,"Living With by a struclure,fence,wall or landscaping.Your � Our Faults has been published by the Community � cooperation in following the ordinances will be greatly � Services Department.This booklet contains informa- appreciated by your neighbors and the City. �; f tion about earthquakes as well as tips to prevent � � � I damage and what to do after an earthquake occurs. � Please contact the Saratoga Community Services I Citizens of Saratoga can get this booklet by stopping Department at 867-3438 if you have questions regard- � by the reception desk at City Hall. utg these or other ordinances. �� Cut wt,fo►d,Wpe shut and mail. Resident Response Card , _ � What City services would you most like to see improved?How? The Saratoga City Council invites you to use this tear-off questionnaire to let � - City Government know what you have on your mind concerning various j w community issues.Please take a moment to complete this form,cut it out,fold it � in half and mail today.No postage is required. � ' I . I . What issues would you like to see the City address during 1990? i i i i i i � i (optional—if you would like a reply) i i � i� � �w Name Date I i � i i Address Phone The Saratogan .�;�� M�� -�� f a . .. , � � � . �; ��; �� . � _ _ . . � .. � w r �:, . , �.t . � . � 4M�� _ .�`��.�� .�1�. , • , ¢ i .� � , e: _ ' +' Y �: x:A. First S arato a . x � � � g � � _ . �, +� ' L � . . . .. �... . Hakone Festival =¢ e:� �� . • • • ' s.�; .�� .: De 1 ts Visitors � �� .. ;r: � _ and Residents � �� a� � ;� � �� E: � � �'� � ; � , , < ,� , . . . ,. :J . ..,� 9 ... '. . 3, _ . . i 3 p� • � . � � a ��:'�� Zt�4.0 � . , � .. . . . \ � �� u�'c' `\: . . . _ � -. �... . . �� •.. � A�� a �� :. . , �'�... s'\a .� Traditional Japanese culture delighted and educated `Y` �A �Y � both children and adults at Saratoga's first Hakone '� R Gardens Festival,November 3 and 4,1989.Approxi- ' : � i ' � mately 400 school children kicked off the festivities �. �"� ��; - G..i \ Se .�. �... � ..n �..�,� , Friday morning,followed by 800 more visitors �a��'� �� ``',' `�€ _ � . t. ; : � ; ' Saturday.The Festival came near the end of the �' ` � � A`' °' �<. ° ' '� � . . 4. " :';. a .. : .0 - .. F. :... .2 popular Celebrate!Saratoga activities which took place October27 through November 5. The ceremonial breaking of the sake keg, performed by Saratoga's Mayor Clevenger, Muko's Mayor ; Tamiaki,and others,was one of the highlights of Saratoga's first Hakone Festival. Visitors from Saratoga's sister city Muko,Japan, including its mayor,Mr.Norio Tamiaki,joined Sara- site for the new Cultural Exchange Center.The strations and instruction in Oriental arts by origami toga Mayor Martha Clevenger,City Council members, Center,funded jointly by the City,and local and crafters and a master calligrapher.VTTA presented Hakone Foundation trustees,Sister City members,and japanese benefactors,will be a wooden structure brief theatrical performances.A traditional outdoor tea interested citizens in the authentic Japanese rituals prefabricated in Japan then reassembled in the Gar- ceremony was also performed with help from the which opened the day's activities. dens this spring by 12 guest craftsmen from Japan. visitors from Muko,as well as tours of the Ga�ens This will be an educational opportunity for the and japanese story telling, Yoshitsugu Motobe,Chief Priest of the Muko community to see a building constructed as Japanese Shrine,officiated at a formal blessing followed by the buildings were 160 years aga Hakone Gardens,Saratoga's secret jewel,were built breaking of a keg for a traditional sake toast.After this, beginning in 1917 as a private retreat by Lsabelle Stein, .• Katsuzo Shimizu,president of the Muko Friendship The Hakone Foundation has started a membership a San Francisco patron of the arts,and have been a city Committee,presented a fire god fudo for the Gardens' drive and additional fund development to support the park since 1966.The Gardens,which features a serene protection to Donald Miller,president of the Hakone Center and other improvements.Those interested in pool stocked with Koi fish,Traditional Zen Mon(main Foundation. joining and/or assisting can reach the Foundation at gate),ornamental stones,lanterns,bamboos,fences P.O.Box 2324,Saratoga,or by calling 867-7653. and plantings,are open to visitors Monday through New Cultural Center . Friday 10 am.to 5 p.m.,and Saturday and Sunday ll The Festival was aLso the occasion for blessing the , Other highlights of the Festival included demon- a.m.to 5 pm. 1°�""" ' �' ' ' � Saratoga High Students �, ' �h�►� .��,1 �h� • • , � �� • • • i . • •__�_ . ,��'` . • ~ . •��). �� C� i �� .�- �'�� ' � i � ��;`�� . � ��- Ranked Top in the State _ ��. �� ._�� Saratoga High School seniors are the best in the State in their writing skills.The number one distinction F irs t C e 1 eb rat e!S arato a - was awarded following writing tests administered by � the California Assessment Program to 850 California high schools. D e clare d /,A Hu e Succe ss�" ��thelatest ofa numberof commendations � • . received by Saratoga High Sehool students.In Septem- ber,Principal Tod Likens traveled to Washington,D.C. "A huge success;'is what General Chairman events scheduled over the 10-day period.This was the to receive a plaque presented by the U.S.Department Adrian Stanga called Celebrate!Saratoga,a ten-day first year the event was held.The financial goals were of Education for academic excellence and pmvision of long series of events which took place October 27 to pay the bills,and after the earthquake hit,the a well-rounded program.T'his award was made to through November 5,1989. steering committee decided to donate a portion of the only 15 high schools in California following intensive proceeds to the earthquake relief effort. scrutiny during an on-site investigation. Stanga made this comment during a presentation made at the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas T'he Board of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint High luncheon December 7,1989.He then gave Vicki Pilger, After making the$3000 donation,there are suffi- School District announced their long-term commit- Regional Director of the American Red Cross-Los cient funds remaining to ensure the coritinuation of inent to maintenance of the present level of programs _ Gatos Earthquake Relief,a check for$3000 raised Celebrate!Saratoga in 1990.Stanga said,"The feedback at Saratoga High School.This decision comes about during Celebrate!Saratoga for earthquake relief. was most positive.People loved it and felt a real sense despite a projected continuing decline in enrollment.It � of community spirit and pride." The committee plans will be accomplished through continued efforts by the j "This check is on behalf of many service groups and to repeat the parade,the street dance,the town Boani and Administration to find alternative means of � citizens in Saratoga;'said Stanga.The money repre- barbeque and the Cham`ber Chase lOK run again funding the programs needed to maintain the school's ` sented the total net proceeds from the Chamber Chase next year. nationally recognized level of excellence. lOK Run and donations made by citizens during the k Opening Gala,the Big Basin Bash and the Saratoga Celebrate!Saratoga was sponsored by the Saratoga One of the alternative plans is for Saratoga High I Parade. Chamber of Commerce and the City of Saratoga.It School to become one of West Valley College's satellite I was run entirely by volunteers.For information on campuses.T'he College District would rent unused � Stanga reported that Celebrate!Saratoga was a great Celebrate!Saratoga 1990,call the Chamber of Com- classrooms and share students on the High School success with over 8,000 people participating in the merce at 867-0753. campus. �� NO POSTAGE �\ ��\�� u�i"� �n , I NECESSARY �':` �. �:''�„ �' �� `� \ � � - , IF MAILED I �3a a: � _ INTHE � � � � ` I \ � �� '; � UNITED STATES ��\ �� ' a �i� ,�: .\ � � . � , . . x: � ' . . . . . �� F � �� L,' : i �'��`\ � ; BUSINESS REPLY MAIL � �,��~,��; ��, : , ,tt f'{'u� �qi��, I �� Ift��yi�ll ��ih�l;l � FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO.ll SARATOGA,CA ,..::��.� �, �.- IjI��I�;Iu!Ili I � � I�OSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE � . .. ......_. � � . . . � � . �:i�;'� u...:::..._.... •:..,z. � . . . . . .., :�-.. . . .;:.... � � . . � s M= : � � City of Saratoga ..S hY... � � 13777 Fruitvale Avenue � � Saratoga, CA 95070 � , . A$3,000 check for earthquake relief was presented to the American Red � � Crossby,Celebrate!Saratogaofficials. . . • ,. ' • � . . • . . • • .��r�rF�� ,