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CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 � �� �"x ��� ORDINANCE NEV�, PAGE 3
RESIDENT RESPONSE CARD, PAGE 3 ��`��� � ������ ���- � SEIVIOR C.A.R.E. PROGRAM, PAGE 4
C iap tal Improvement Update . -
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This year Saratogans will see another long-awaited '
civic improvement program shift into high gear when � ,
construction begins in the Saratoga Village. �s
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, While a list of structural and aesthetic improve- , t,
ments have been under consideration for over 20
years,it has only been during the last year when
development of a specific plan,location of funding � , .: _�
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sources,and coordination with local and state agen- �:. f ' �:. work is rnmpleted
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cies have made the implementation of the Village ���w� ' " ':,, on Parking Districc#3,
Plan possible. � . .H
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The Village Plan is intended to preserve and �, the village Plan.
enhance the small-scale,pedestrian character of the � � �, "��
Saratoga Village area through well-planned improve- � � --��-�- ` �
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ments to traffic pattems,parking facilities,landscaping , : "'"''� �a ; �� `��' � r � � � , '
and other aesthetic elements.While one element of �' " ` ' � '� °
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the Plan —the construction of Parking District#3— `� �A � � ,d
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was completed last month,major consuuction work . - . �a �`��`�
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Sanitary Sewer Improvements _
The first improvement involves construction of a Village—tunneled underground.Work on the sewer telephone and cable lines will be moved below
major sanitary sewer pipe under Big Basin Way. In pipe should begin this month and be completed in ground along Big Basin Way from Fifth Street to
order to minimize the effects of this construction,the April. Hakone. Paid for by the utility companies,the laying
Sanitation District will be tunneling for the majority of � of the underground conduit pipes should be com-
' the pipe's length.The section from Third Street to Utilides Move Underground pleted by April,and the utility poles removed no later
� Saratoga Avenue will be an open cut in the ground, January will also see the beginning of the Under- than November.
with the remainder—from Third to the end of the ground District conversion process,in which PG&E,
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�� En • eer Fjn� completed several years ago,and the City Council
" � � recently approved another underground utiliry con- `
version on Oak Street that should begin by the end of
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O � Big Basin Way Reconstruction
In May,once the sewer improvements are com-
When Ciry Engineer Bob Shook retires this month �" -��� plete,CalTrans will begin reconsuuction of Big Basin
from the post he's held for over 21 years,a little his- s;e - Way(State Highway 9).This involves tearing up and
torical perspective about Saratoga's development gces ,: `� - replacing all pavement from Saratoga Avenue to the
with him. �� +� bend at the end of the Village.
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In 1967,when Shook began his tenure,Sazatoga While the street has been in need of maintenance
was just a few homes among the orchards.Since then, , for many years, layer upon layer of patchwork asphalt
he's seen the City transformed into a few orchards ' �.,,. repairs have built up the street to such a high level
among the homes.And he has the unique position of � �` � that it has become nearly impossible to drive in and
having been here long enough to understand the �a>° °� � out of adjacent driveways.
"hows and whys"that have shaped Saratoga into the
ciry it is today. In addition to reconstructing the road,CalTrans will
= also replace damaged and misaligned concrete on
Numerons Accomplishments � � � curbs,gutters and sidewalks,and provide tree wells,
As Ciry Engineer,Shook has played a major role in complete with conduits for electrical and water
the Ciry's development,and in the efforts to balance supplies. �
that development with Saracoga's desire to maintain �f ���
its quiet,residential character. ��' � � ` Impact to be Minimized
�`'' � This type of e�ensive reconstruction inevitably
He's also helped plant and bring to fruition the ! creates some inconveniences,dust and interruptions.
seeds for many long-range plans designed to improve - -
safety and the qualiry of life in Saratoga.While Shook Retiring City Engineer Bob Shook. (continued on page 4)
� admits he wasn't always sure when or if some of these �
plans would become reality,the City's continuing • �
commitment to the pavement management program, City Of Saratoga
the long-range capital improvement plan,and the Vil- 13777 Fruitvale Ave. , . Bulk Rate
lage improvements starting this inonth,give him a Saratoga, CA 95070 - � , U.S.P o�stage
satisfying sense of completion. Saratoga,C,4
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Whds Next?
The ne}rt Ciry Engineer,yet to be hired,will have �+ �+
a new major challenge ahead—the construction of P��7TAL CV.7TOMER L�CiAL
Route 85.As work on the highway proceeds,the City - _ ,
Engineer's office will undoubtedly become a focal '
point for its construction. _
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JANUARY: Poetry Books � ��: X�;
Book-Go-Round � � �
If you're looking for qualiry used books and FEBRUARY: "The Great Outdoors"
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want to help Saratoga's library,you should know Books on fishing,camping,and
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about the Book-Go-Round. hunting.
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The Book-Go-Round is a used book store run by MARCH:; � Books on religion -
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proceeds from the sale of books at the store sup- - SpeCial Events at L�brary New Planning Director Steve Emslie.
port programs and services at the Saratoga Com- MARCH 9-11: Paperback Sale
munity Library. Ems�e 1\a.me� 1\ew
MARCH 9: Live auction of excepdonal books,
The Book-Go-Round has over 3,000 books �P•m• P ' Director
priced from 50 cents to$4.Hundreds of new g
books are donated by members of the community Auction books will be on display
every week. and available for silent bids at "The tools are in place;now it's our job to
, � the Book-Go-Round for two implement them;'says Saratoga's new Planning
� Money raised by the store recently helped the ' ,weeks prior to the live auction. Director,Steve Emslie.
, library expand its computer operations.Also in the
works is a project that will transfer local newspa- New Library Hours Emslie,a graduate of UC-Berkeley,comes to
pers to microfilm for reference'use. New library hours at Saratoga's library on Saratoga after serving four years at the East Bay ciry
Saratoga Avenue at Fruitvale will be in effect until of Martinez and another five years on the Palos
Located at the comer of Oak St.and Saratoga-Los the end of the school year in June: Verdes Peninsula in Southern Califomia.
� Gatos Rd. in Saratoga's historical park,the Book- "
Go-Round is open Wednesday through Saturday Monday-Wednesday,Noon to 9 p.m. Emslie says recent moves by the City—such as
from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. For more information,call Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. establishing a strong design review plan—have
867-5552. Sunday,Noon to 4 p.m. put Saratoga in a comfortable position.
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'�'he Book-Go-Round operates out of the old Saratoga Library building near the Saratoga Village. '`` ,. M�-�« k,��o,�
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Commission News _
Required by state law,this card will help elimi-
New Youth Commission The commission meets every month and nate the over 175,000 names of persons who have
In December, 19 students from Saratoga's high members serve•a one-year term.Tom Walters of moved,changed their name,or passed away from
schools and junior highs were appointed to a new the Recreation Department will serve as the Ciry's the county's voter rolls.
- commission that will advise the City Council on li.aison to the commission.
matters of interest to the city's youth. Too often,these cards are perceived as"junk `
' Other Commission Appointments ' mail"and thrown away.Registrar George Mann is
By Christmas time,the Youth Commission had In the last year the Ciry Council has also asking all residents of Santa Clara County to be on
already organized a pair of caroling expeditions for appointed the following new Commissioners the lookout for these cards and to retum them
young people to local nursing homes. ' with the proper information. .
• Anne Dawson,Public Safery �
Members of the Youth Commission are: . Bruce Mitchell;Heritage Preservation The postcard will be mailed to persons who did
• Thomas Tappan,Planning not vote in the November 1988 election.
Scott Buchanan,Jessica Ring,Lauren Pedersen, . Anne Marie Gilman,Parks and Recreation ,
Tammy Bnown,jeannie Boone,Aimee Hottinger, . Marge Anderson,Parks and Recreation If you receive a card for someone who no
Cameron Orr,Allie Moore,Nicole Ford,Jason . Robert Hilton,Finance Advisory Committee longer lives at your address,please make a note of
Edwards,Renee Kuo,Nina Shah,Kristen Masters, this on the front of the card and retum it to the
Sharry Hu,Chris Kummerer,Becky Brown,Laura - registrar's of�ice.
Arnstein,Heidi Dillon,and Laney Whitcanack. -
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�� � � , tant City Council and government issues. Please
- '" s � direct your comments to Carolyn King,City of Sar-
`����'� � � atoga,13777 Fruitvale Avenue,Saratoga,CA 95070.
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The Saratogan
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Saratoga's hillside developments have long been concrete in driveways and patios,broken utility
considered among Northem Califomia's safest.One lines,and damaged swimming pools.
of the main reasons is tlqe Ciry's thorough geological • Severe structural damage that can result in a
review procedure for new developments. property being condemned and removed.
Under these procedures,adopted in the mid-70s, Developers ofren must make several improvements O ,
Saratoga's City Geologist determines whether it is safe to existing plans before they are accepted by the City.
to develop and build on any piece of land with more ': �_
than a 10-degree slope.The Geologist,who has been The Ciry Geologist can even require that construc- '
with the city for 13 years,reviews each proposal tion stop on a project.More often,he will require
based on city maps and extensive site inspection. repairs,such as:
Corrections made while developing and building . Removing slide material from under homes and ��� � `O� O�
help preveni: " replacing it with a more stable fill. � Front Yards
• Installing a sub-surface drainage system to pre- a
• Small slides,where portions of driveways and vent repeated slippage.
landscaping are destroyed. • Constructing retaining walls. Saratoga residents with recreational vehicles are
. Home damage such as doors that don't shut • Building foundations with deeper piers. being reminded that,in most cases,they can not
properly due to shifting foundations,cracked
park their RVs in their required front yard setbacks
for more than five consecutive days. '
TL"dilSit ROLiriC�-Up . The city ordinance covering this also prohibits
vehicles,trailers,boats,camper units,auto parts,
. and refuse from being stored in front yard setbacks
j.�,, for more than five days.
T�Sit-1111pC�re(�, The City of Saratoga supports the service with , `
�t � � . Block Grant Funds,but more money is needed to i Violators of this ordinance may be cited and a
S� make sure all eligible local residents can use it.The criminal complaint may be filed against them.
program is currently looking for a new station wagon. ��,may also have a lein attached to their prop-
Persons over the age of 60 or handicapped can take erty by the city. '''
part in a special transportation program called Transit Fares for clients above the SSI income level of$600 '
Assist. _ monthly are: Requirements may differ from one zoning dis-
This transportation service available to residents of • $1.50 for one wa local rides and$3•00 for two �'ict to the next.Allowable front yard setbacks in �
Los Gatos,Saratoga and Monte Sereno provides regu- way local rides. y . most zoning districts is 25 to 30 feet.
lar trips to local shopping and community centers, • $3•00 for one w�y rides to destinations out of the Residents also may apply to the Planning Direc-
hospitals and medical centers,legal offices and other Transit Assist service area and$6.00 for two way tor for a Temporary Use Permit in cases where par-
destinations. rides. ticular difficulty or hardship can be shown.
Operations Manager Lauren Gray says ttiat 675 per- Fares are discounted by 1/3 for those below the SSI For more informadon,please call the Saratoga
sons are registered for the service and that 35 percent income level. Planning Department at 867-3438.
of those registered live in Saratoga.She says the ser-
vice provided 13,000 auto trips for seniors and the �"�'" "For�more information on Transit Assist prograins � '' ` '"` � -` "
handicapped in 1988. and"details on registering for the service,ra11395-
2010. .
Transit Assist uses two wheelchair-accessible vans
and one station wagon to take eligible persons to -�"� �
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`�=: � that Santa Clara County Transit Line 54,which cur- ; O�1'�� �
,. � rently travels along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road,Saratoga R V S `
Avenue,Fruitvale and Allendale,be rerouted. , �+�pNG�
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%� many lines throughout the County,but the five other 'm'`;w� �e
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' i — routes serving Saratoga will go unchanged. ��a�8��,���� :;
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_ _,_� `� �` _ - The proposed change to Line 54 would eliminate 'p�m^���byO�mP�y�98� �i
- j service on Fruitvale between Saratoga-Los Gatos Road � �ohe,�ee�;^N"°`^ ;
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_ � �° u?';' � be held later this month. For information on e�ract
< �t , - location,date and time of the meeting,check with
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Res p i What City services would you most like to see improved?How?
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The Saratoga City Council invites you to use this tear-off questionnaire to let �
City Govemment know what you have on your mind conceming various com- �
munity issues.Please take a moment to complete this form,cut it out,fold it �
in half and mail today.No postage is required. �
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What issues would you like to see the City address during 1989? �
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� (concinued from page 1) plete,a variety of beaudfication projects will get will require the closure of Quito Road for a cou-
underway.The Village Design Task Force,created to ple of days each.
However,the City has worked with CalTrans to address the aesthetic improvement needs of the Vil- . �,o median beautification projects.Scheduled to
develop a carefully coordinated construction sched- lage,will be issuing its recommendations this spring. �g�n this spring,the median improvements will
ule that should minimize these effects. , take place on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road hom Big
Reconsuuction will be done in two-block segments p p &lsin to Verde Vista and from the Railroad to
Other 1989 Ca ital Im ravements. �'
Prospect R�d. In addition,the City will work
(i.e.Saratoga Ave.to Third,Third to Fifth,and Fifth to While the implementadon of the Village Plan repre- ��propeny owners to complete beautification
the end),with only one side of a segment closed at sents the largest capital improvement scheduled for of the street sides along the area between the
any one time.This plan eliminates the need to close this year,other improvements slated for 1989 include: _ ���d and Prospect Road.
Big Basin Way and maximizes access to commercial
establishments in the construction area.Work should . Replacement of two narrow,mis-aligned bridges • Construction of a handicap access bridge. In
be completed by September. ' on Quito Road at Austin and at Bicknell.Done in order to ficilitate access to Wilctwood Park from �
cooperation with Monte Sereno and the Santa the Fourth Sueet parking lot,a pedestrian bridge.
Once these major construction projects are com- Clara Valley Water District,'these replacements will be constructed over Saratoga Creek.
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Just one year ago,on January 22, 1988,the doors + � ,. - -- �. _.__._
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opened on the newly established Saratoga Senior � ; .� `'' Y ' ' �u�����'�"� I
Adult Day Care Center in the Senior Center addition � , ��
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soon to follow as word of this new family service � � � � ; �
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One year later,the program is still going strong. � §£ ; � ; � �
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p.m.for persons no longer capable of participating M �` y � � ��. � " �,�'� ��
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dinator Karen Lorenz C.A.R.E. has become an estab- � ' �, �g '
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Assisting the staf�'are nine regular volunteers, �
intems from the San Jose State Department of Geron- '
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who helps with arts and crafrs. �"R'
A recent addition to the C.A.R.E.staff is Janet Ran- - ��Y at the Saratoga Senior Adult Day Care Center includes specially-designed exercises and a nutridous hot'lunch.
dall,a Saratoga resident and retired school librarian
who completed her San Jose State Gerontology Adjustable Fees , That person was Hannah Gordon,the first person
intemship with C.A.RE.this year. CA.R.E. is operated by the Saratoga Area Seniar to enroll in C.A.R.E.Hannah died this past November
Coordinating Council;but has its own Advisory Board at the age of 98. Once her family started bringing her
Interesting Programs chaired by Dr.Robert Boswell,a Saratoga resident and to the center,she never missed a day.
Providing a varied,interesting,and well-planned former Development Officer for Good Samaritan .
program at the Center has been a real challenge for Hospital. In fact,she was stricken as slie was about to leave
y the staff: However,they have been heartened by the her home for another day's activities with her&iends
many volunteers who have come forth with a variety The daily fee for participants at the Center is at CA.R.E. .
of programs. For exarriple,three members of the city adjusted on a sliding scale based on their income.
staff recently entertained the seniors with a program Twenty has been established as the m�imum that the C.A.R.E.currently has several openings. If you or
on exotic birds. Center can comfortably accommodate. someone you know would be interested in taking
part in this valuable program,please call Rita Pen-
A highlight of each day is the nutritious hot lunch Remembering Hannah nington at 8673438.
served in the bright,attractively fumished Center din- Ten of the 14 original participants left the program
ing room.The seniors also enjoy watching the many during the first year,but more have taken their place. This article was prepared by Peggy Corr,a founding
witd birds that flutter around the three feeding sta- Of those that teft,most required additional care,treat- member of the Center's Advisory Board and past Pres-
tions outside the Center's large windows overlooking ment at a nursing faciliry,or left to live with family ident of the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating
Wildcat Creek. members outside the area.One person passed away. Council.
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