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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 1987 The Saratogan . . � . l � \ �� tO� Bulk Rate 0 �l u date p� 13777�n�itvak Ave. U.S.Posta e 8aratoga.CA 95070 P� 9 Saratoga,CA Senior E�pansion p� 3 Permit l36 POSTAL C(lSTOMER LOCAL g� � 6� �� lZ�1Li� ��£ - � � ��, �� ` ,� b . Ot �A � ` 4� �'` ��- titi , ° , '�� . C� �► `�-0 �F 1868 �'t►,j' "�� t"�t'�ovemm�1`�ews �ptem�er 1987 P'�g • - � - irs wo- ear u �� B� e � _ � _ � . m rove� ara o a s - � �� a . . �� o . � . annin rocess � � Il�� L For the first tirne the Saratoga�ty Council has item basis in this year s budget �� I ac9opted a 4wo-yeae budget coveririg revenu�s and A major e�enditure item for tt�e next two years, , expenditures for fiscal years 1987/88 and 1988/89. as it has been for the past two�ars,is funding the �y8 s�vEqR V�ile the average Saratogan won't notice any imme- Pavement Management System.For fiscal 1988, ��8��sae.8g diate effects from this change,t�e two-y+ear budget $854,219 is approved as part of the�ty s efforts to � process will improve the Cdy's planning,cash flow complete deferred maintenan�e needs.ln fiscal and cash management capabilities,and conse- 1989,when the Ci4y can settJe down to the mainte- uen im rove its ability to meet the needs of � 9 tiY P nance program cycle called for by the system,the Sara a residents. . . . � , annual expendrture will drop to$597,563. _��:°��-: , During the C�ty Council's Policy Development Con- ` � • ference earlier this y+ear,the Council adopted a policy Capital Projects ��`��, �� whereby the C'ity would maintain a reserve equal to Capital Projects totating$4,422,800 are proposed ��': � six months of the ope�ating budget With better for.the next two fiscal years and include major . management of�e reserves,more funds will be improvements to Saratoga parks,facilities,streets �� `��' . � available for community services and improvements. and communities.Among the projects scheduled for ��+� �� , However,lov�r reserves also necessitate even better the 1987/88 fiscal year are: financial planning and control,now made{mssible by -wdening of bridges on Quito Road; A b.°" the two-year budgeting process. - Improved handicap access to EI Quito and ��'��'��' ReveRues � Wildwood Parks; � � �'ar� �l�hi�i�,„ � ��; p ' v� � con� For the 1987/88 fiscal year,City General Fund �� -Street reconstruction and landslide repairs; � �� '�� '�� -Median Landscaping;and, ues� ' 29•� i�t�P�'vr Revenues are projected to be$6,079,398,up from discussia�t� �1 �� -Community Theater improvements. . � � the 1986/87 revenues of$5,264,845.Revenues for ;mprover�;ntp�gr�t�rt,p�i� ' p��n 1988/89 are expected to be$5,899,747,somewhat Anticipating City needs for two years rather.than ��,��,�� lower than 1987/88 due to the anticipated sale dur- one made ttris.year's budget�development process .� ing that year of the City-owned property at Cox more difficult I`leverFheless,Gty Staff succeeded in W�{e #�� rt�w #�..y�� ° ��.��,� Avenue and Saratoga-Sannyvale Road. taldng tfie CounciPs direction from the Policy Deve1- p1t�r��d cash�g�r��°�r�ir� � opment Conference and transforming it into a � �,�� qp�� ,�� p� � E�°�� budget which accurately reflects the CounciPs goals, �r�tpr�rtts are rr��t#� �'�t� All expendit�res�fo�the next two years are broken, - objectives and priorities. �p��.��Q a��, � • down into four main areas-.Operating Programs, or� input frprn t,�e �€tt�� St�, , � General Govemment,lntergovemmental Services, Copies of the complete budget are available for � �� , « review at the Saratoga City Hall or Pe�blic Library. �� °� Capital Projects-and are further detailed on a Gne � f�dt�Cotnit�y�ar� 'The of th� `. � . ,. ,�nferertce wixt�to rev�ewr v� y. pt�� ' _ .'r _ ,' PF��ight�,�ovjvf�u�� sft��C"i��t � � � _ frt ' O`, —_ . . �iM1iL7�I17�1J+SLiE4�� . _ �.� s' '� � ' *��_'. � ' � _� y� 1. - _ � . .. - - _ _ � ' � ''� � = a- - Ftrr�ample,in tv�r�rs tt�41t�`r��;,�r fia�c - � ` � �' E- � -� _ � � - � �wfi�thQPa�+er�tet�t : a c � _ _ � _ . - � � _ � 6� �z - _ �<., �`�---�--' - > _-- _ � r cf� r�tre. �'riv�n � I,� , — o� _ - =- = �� _ � s� s ft� � _ ., ----� - - � _ _ . � .a • ,F - � � - �- � � � � .... .. , ba �_ . _ .. _ -- .�� - - ' -� t€��f u�r� upi�r� r� � _ �, ,� .�=-_- _ - � �._ �+elc�ed nQw fi�u�l' n ae. �- _ . , � � � , _ r.. m ,.� . . � �.� � . , � . ��f�� ¢ � � � � re .� . 3 �� .�� : � �� . }�f F .3.. � ~ "N�� :. . � Bids Sought For � � � � Si �� v � �,.,� �a�� k�'�: _ � x Surplus Property � . � �F ' -/ � ,' 3 �" � The�ty of Saratoga recently completed an irrven- ; tory of its fixed assets and has compiled a list of sur- �'� � y � Y Pa�Y• 9 ' ,� :� " `:� .� � � � , , plus property which will be made av�ilable for sale to an interested Amon the 25 items to be sold ;� -� �- � '�`� � f . are typewriters,computers,calculators,modems, .� : � i '� �� printers,dictation equipment,tefephones and office ' � . ' � � ' fumiture. ��3 j �� A specific list of the property,complete with des• � � � � cription,estimated acquisition date and minimum . � R � accepted bid,is available from the Saratoga City Hall. �'a` � � If you are interested in any of the items,a separate �,�� , - • letter must be submitted for each item,along with �� • the amount of your bid,before October 30, 1987. Community Center Any items not sold at that time will be sold at a sub- . sequent parlang lot sale. Chr�stmas PrQgrams In addition to this.fall's comucopia of exercise,arts Specific Village � �crafts and special interest classes,the Saratoga FirS� P�aSe �O� Community Center is offering a variet}r of children plan �n�e�ay and adult programs to help Idck off the holiday • � season: �ediar� Program Adults can leam how to whip up a batch of holiday ��e Saratogans and their out-of-town guests hors d'ceuvres,or participate in a holiday calligraphy �olled through the streets of the Saratoga Vllage C,ompleted workshop.In a Creative-Holiday Workshop Series, �'us summer,Saratoga City Staff was hard at work • completing the next step in the long-awaited Village The first hase of Sara a s median stri beautifi- Recreation Supervisor Ma Araujo will lead four one- P �J � P _ day sessions in which pa�ticipants will create a Plan.After approving a conceptual plan last spring, cation program was completed this summer and the menagerie of holiday treasures. the Saratoga Ciry Council direrted City Staff to pre- finishing touches are now in place on the segment of _. pare a specific implementation program for the Rlan. ��a-Sunnyvale Road between the Southem For the{dds are a full range of holiday activities— Elements of the program include the implementation Pacific Railroad and Blauer Drive.As part of the con- cooldng,music,storytelling,gift and omament mak- time schedule,the identification of funding sources, tinuing city-wide beautification program,new trees, ing— being offered in three fun•filled courses.Of and the assignment of responsibilities to various City shrubbery and ground cover were planted and will special interest to the entire family are two special and private resources. now be carefully maintained. . programs,Breal�ast With Santa and Santa's Coming �t is that the s fic 1an will be com- to Town/Home Visits,which are sure to help make �� ' P While the first phase is complete,improvements this an extra-merry holiday season. pleted this fall,after which the City Council will review �„��continue to be made on other parts of Saratoga- the plan,make any necessary changes,and then Sunnyvale Road.The new two-year budget has alla More information on these holiday programs is present the Plan for comment during the public hear- cated funds for additional median landscaping on� � available in the Autumn 1987 Activity Guide,or by ing�rocess.The pubGc hearings and any subsequent �ratoga-Sunnyvale Road from the railroad to Pros-. calling the Saratoga Community Center,867-3438 � changes should be•completed before the end of this �Avenue,and from Route 9 at the Saratoga Vil- extension 48 or 49. year.Once the specific plan is approved,City Staff lage to Verde Vsta Lane.In addition,improvements will make any necessary zoning changes and begin are also planned sometime in the near future on design implementation through a newly-created VI- prospect,Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenues. lage Design Task Force. �r'�SSll"lg �ual"ds The Village Plan is intended to preserve and . . r . enhance the small-scale,pedestrian character of the • • l�ieeded �ratoga Village area ti�rough well-planned City Firefighters improvements to traffic pattems,paddng facilities, Would you like to spend a few hours each day pro- �andscaping and other aesthetic elements.Additional Score Hot Vietory viding a valuable community service and get paid for �nformation on the Village Plan is available from the it too?The Ci is curren recruitin for crossin C�tY Planning Department tY� �Y 9 9 While running a City is serious business,Public guards to be responsible for helping Saratoga child- . Safety Comrrtission members took time out this ren cross streets safely before and after school. summer to host the fun and games at the annual , This is an ideal part-time job for senior citizens, Community Appreciation Picnic.Highlighting the high school and college students,and at•home par- . day's activities were softball games between the two ents of school-age children.Wages are from$6.00 to Saratoga Fre Districts and the Sheriff s Office. $7.50 per hour,and all training,safety clothing and In the first game,Saratoga Fre District got revenge equipment are fumished by the City at no charge. for last year's loss to Central by outscoring them this Crossing guards work at specific locations in the � °� year 11-2.In their match against the Sheriffs City for appro�amately two hours per day.The actual J, Department later that day,the win didn't come as F, �- �' n ._ 94��' zr 4arr,� hours,which vary according to school schedules,are ' � ` , easily.In the fifth inning the score was tied 7-7 and _ either mqming and aftemoon split shifts or moming ' � �~,- �Y�� remained that way through the sixth and seventh, only.Applications are available at Saratoga City Hall, �" � °�� and into extra eighth,ninth and tenth innings.Fnally, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue,or by rontacting the Sarat- � at the bottom of the eleventh,Saratoga Fre District oga Community Services Director or Personnel broke the deadlock by bringing in four runs. Officer at 867-3438. �I . . - � ��w- - . � time respite to frail or disabled seniors and those who Additional Fu nds Sou ht For care for them.This supportive ernironment encour- g ages socialization,the enrichment of lives through � � educational actiivities,and tt�e prevention of prema- Senior Center Ex ansion � ��nstitutionalization. p Already allocated to the program are over ! As the finishing touches are being put in place on modem dietary{dtchen,an enla�ged meeting room $200�000�n funds from�e State Senior Bond Fund tt�e new 2,750 foot Senior Center addiiion,the Sarat- . and improved storage.Together�ese faciliiies will . Act,from grants by the�ty,and from a generous oga Area Senior Coordinating Council(S�ASCC)is ' serve the needs of Saratoga's rapidly growing senior foundation granti However,a shortfall of$65,000 continuing its vigorous drnne to to raise the balance population.The Senior Center logs over 1800 visits must be raised to complet,e implementation of the of funds needed for d�e multi#aceted expansion pro- per month,and that number is e�ected to double P��m' g�m. during the next five years. Some Pledges Received Gr�wing Senior Population. ' • In addition to the actual building improvements, Andy Beverett,the SASCC's Fund Raising Chair- funds for the e�ansion program are also being used � man,says that pledges for 40%of the needed The e�ansion,which nearly doubles the size of to fumish and outfit the new facility,as well as to $65,000 have already been received from businesses, d�e e�dsting Senior Center,will provide the space � cover the start-up and initial operating costs of a new churches,civic organizations and individuals.The necessary for a new Center for Aduft Respite Care,a Senior Day Care Center.This Center provides day- contribudons,which are fully tax deductible,can be made in cash,�rough pledges over three years,in . . . �� ~- ,P;F ,bequests,or in prope�ty,real estate or securities. � ,�.� � ��'� . � ��,:� �d ' The SASCC was fomned in 1979 to identify and � 3� 3v„ ` _ �� ,f� � � � �� '� - P serve the needs of all older citizens in the Saratoga � ... �`�{cG. i F_ � � + ;_ . �,,6 . � � : � �, � area.Run by an active Board of Directors with the 4 �. � � �x .. � assistance of professional and volunteer staff,die �'` � ��' � °' �"" �� Council offers nea 800 members an extensive � �.� � � ,� �� Y _ �,.� � � ; � program of recreation,healtl�screening,education, `` ',��'�'� �- � � � ,: "'�M ; social events,exercise,counselling and other services. I Catpeting.fumiture and a � �-�� ,,��` x ^ ' ; ' �' �'� � , ; ; For More lnfortnation few more donations will �� ,: �: . • �� ` �`" � `,�`'�' � ' More information on the many services available to make the new Senior � � �... Center e�ansion complete. �""�='��`�:�..�.�%z .'�_ �°��``�� `:�� Saratoga-area seniors is available at the Senior Cen- ter(in tr�e rear of the Community Center building,on Allendale Avenue accross from the Saratoga Post -.;._k.;,w Office)or by calling 867-3438.Information on mak- ing contributions for the Senior Center e�ansion is � available from the Chaim�an,Andy B�verett,at 867- � 2567.Or contributions may be mailed directly to the � Coordinating Council at Box 3033,Saratoga 95070. �, • _• • • • - Commun�t�es Jo�n To Beaut� ne� hborhoods _ g Is the landscaped entrance to your neighbort�ood to maintain t}�ese common areas.In others,however, only for improvements reque'sted by and made in ove�run with weeds?Could a few replacement letters more resources are required to rehabilitate and main- their nearby community.In addition,once pardCipa- and a new coat of paint help spn�ce up your fading tain these areas than are available. tion in the Distrirt is approved,Cty Staff will schedule subdivision sign?Would a row of plants improve that The l`leighbort�ood Solution and supervise all maintenance activities,whether per- bare strip of dirt that backs up prope�ty fences in formed by a neighbort�ood resident or an outside your area? Over a dozen Saratoga neighborhoods have taken contractor. advantage of a program which divides the respansi-., As Saratoga's residential communities age,many bilities for community beautification among those Find Out Mor+e � neighborhood entrances,medians or other small �o will most direttly benefit from such efforts.By patches of land which were once maintained by If you think your neighborhood could benefit from designating their community as a zone in Saratoga's active homeowners groups have fallen into disrepaur. �9hting and Landscaping Assessment District,all Par�cipation in die District,contact the City Engi- In some cases,individuals or small groups of neigh- neer's Office at 867-3438.Cdy Staff will help deter- homeowners in a specified area(most often a subdi- bors have pitched in—wi�both time and money— mine what types of improvements can be made and vision)are assessed equally for the costs to maintain ��e cost per household will be.Signatures from landscaping in their neighborhood. at least 50%of the homeowners in a neighborhood As opposed to other assessment districts which must be collected before the Cty Council will con- " finance improvements or services across the city or sider anne�dng a zone to the Distrirk county,pa�ticipants in this program are assessed " . ,��.. � � � � � -�. • � �" "` s� �,Mli'IV ,� � ��p,;,i�� . � _ . A � . � �q.�g�, �� . „i" �'`$0'�3 k.� �h�7 �3� h �, ( �` �''. 3 G �� ; ,. �. � _,� _: ^z: � � I' �i __ .a� . ' L ,� . , Na „ � � `,.; _ t,' . - 1 "t .. �.. : F 1 L E ? 1 . �"T"„�y�'� �'� . a_ a .. ..,��.'F. . .. . . . .. _., .. ,...... .. ,a. . .. Q ` � F �sc� .:�,= r� -->.,z ��`�ph��'��`�'":� � .� a .v. .,. �? .�:3...k�.:?c.�'�e� �.. Two Saratoga communities near Va Monte and Manor Drive benefit from participation in the Landscape and Lighting Assesment District � - - �. - � • • mml A P n il o ttee olntments ut ou c . , . . . µ n Pr� r� i . � h I u a t es In T h t ss es o ouc , � While September means back-to-school for many- _ • . Traffic Authority Policy Advisory Board,Sanitation , Saratogans,for the Saratoga City Council iYs time to - : 3 ; . District'�4 Board,serves as liaison to the Senior get back to work on the issues and projects of con- �'� � Coordinating Council,and represents Saratoga on i cem to this cit�s residents.With a new mayor and �� - " the County Housing and Community Development � new two-year budget in place,this fiscal year vinll find �`.: ' . _ � .'� � �'"" j; Committee. � � . the Council tackling everything from the Highway 85 � , Agreement and garbage recycling,to senior housing, ��:�� a� Joyce Hlava � transportation,law er�forcement,city beautification �"' � 5 �� ' After completing her term as Saratoga's mayor in and more. , ' �� June,Joyce Hlava remains committed to the benefits � • • • derived from Saratoga's long-range planning and Benefits of Coope�ation • • • budgeting process.She'll be worldng for the success- The Saratoga Cdy Council is not alone,however,in 4, ful implementation of the five-year plan for capital � its ursuit of solutions to a of these co lex . .�. ' � P �Y mP , ' . �F ,.:;�� , improvements.And,aRer seeing the positive results issues.Od�er neighboring cities and local citizen's � _ �`;, . �� A �` : of the Spring rec,yeling survey,she wants to see the - groups share similar concems. Through participa- _ � ��=�� ' �`r�,�� landfill and garbage issues resolved soon. tion on various committees,commissions and agen- ��:: cies,the Council bene�fits from shared resources, . - - . •,°. ��- - Hlava's patticipation on the Transit ASSIST JPA strengthened bargaining power with state and federal Board makes transportation for the elderly and han- agencies,and improved communications with the position irr June after a year on the Council,shares dicapped one of her major concems.She represents people of the community. the commitrnEnt to settling the Highway 85 Agree- Saratoga on the InterCity Council and senres as die " ment,and will work for improved bus and van service Route 85 Freeway Agreement Liaison,the latter of Different City Councilmembers senre on each of to Saratoga.Environmental issues,including main- which will demand much of her time in the coming �esse various committees,commissibns and agen- ��ng the cleanliness of Saratoga's creeks and a months as she negotiates the Agreement for the � cies,representing Saratoga's position as detemvned ��ble recyling program,also rate high for Ande� Council. by the Council as a whole.The purpose of this article is not only to identify which councilmember repres- SO�' David Moyles ents the City in each organization,but also to�ve �derson serves as the liaison to CASA(Commit- each member a chance to voice some of their top ��nst Substance Abuse)and consequently Councilmember David�Moyles,who was out of priorities for the coming fiscal year. would like to see the Gty's accident record town and not available for comment at pubGcation � decr�sed through more effort by the Sheriff s DCII time,was largely responsible for obtaining funds Don Peterson . program.She's also tt�e Saratoga City Finance from CalTrans for future renovations to the stretch of ` Like his four fellow councilmembers,Mayor pon Committee Liaison,sits on the County Transporta- Big Basin Way through the Saratoga Village.These ' Peterson ranks the successful negotiation of a High- tion Commission,the North Central Flood Control, funds will permit more extensive Vllage Plan r way 85 agreement as a major objective:He d like to Advisory Board,and the Santa Clara Valley Water irinprovements. see progre�s continue in all areas of the V'�lage Plan ��A�"SOry��' A former mayor and councilmember for over five — parldng,improvements to Big Basin Way,and the ��a��9�, years,Moyles serves as the Hakone Foundation Lia- aesthetic issues.And he hopes to work with the son,hetping to raise funds for Hakone Gardens.He County to help the County purchase the Paul Masson Currently Saratoga's longest-serving council- sits on the Community Access N Board,responsible hillside property. � member and a former mayor,MarFha Clevenger.is for increasing programming quality on cable Chan- �� Elected mayor in June aRer serving one year on Primarily concemed that the final Highway 85 nel 8.In addition,Moyles represents Saratoga and � the Council,Peterson plans to pursue a joirrt recy- Agreement preserves the quaGty of Saratoga's other West Valley cities on the Route 85 Policy Advi- � cling program with other Bay Area cities.He repres- neighborhoods.She also hopes to make progress on sory Board,as well as serving on the Traffic � ents Saratoga in the Association of Bay Area ��forming the Paul Masson property on Saratoga Authority. Govemments,the Inter ovemmental Council and the Avenue into a residential community for Saratoga In all cases,individual councilmembers are 9 seniors. Peninsula Division of the League of Califomia Cities. appointed to the various committees and agencies Karen Anderson Clevenger is the City Liaison to the Sister City by the�ty Council for a period of one year or until organization and is planning the itinerary for the four- replaced.Information on the specific ageneies and vice Mayor Karen Anderson,also elected to her day Japanese visit in November.She serves on the issues is available from Saratoga City Hall. . • • . . �'�°'.�,�1 ' ; �;,i� Sister �l Pro ram 9� �� b;lllll�llf 1..'�#' ,�Y �-�� i' 9 \� � �.., k � \ � � � . . � �� r�' , ��,�9�"��, a ,; S�a,1 �� i�„ -� ° i �:, . �om letes Bus ummer . �� :m . p Y „ � ��.��. It's been a busy summer for the Saratoga Sister When the pair retumed in August,they brought �k�..ha� - ,.:. . I I II .!yl Crty organization.After wrapping up die third suc- with them not only exciting stories and sowenirs,but �� I�'k, r� ��;+;I, .�� , �� ' ��' uf �j�l i , cessful�ar of the Sister Gty.Summer Student also the five students from Muko who stayed for two �� ;�1 � � ; F�cchan e m and assistin in the construction weeks with Sarat a host families.While visitin our ��'h a ' of a Bamboo raG den at Hakone members will barely City they maintain�ed a full schedule of typically Cali- �� have time to catch th�r breaths before Sara a's . fomia activities —sho � and si htseein tri s to . �`§ �� 9 PP�9 9 9 P - friends from our sister city,Muko,Japan arrive for a San Francisco,Stanford,Carmel and Great America �3 � �k '� visit in IYovember. —as well as some activities unique to Saratoga —a " " " This summer two Saratoga students and five Muko day at Big Basin,Moon Vewing at Hakone,and a �Hakone's new Bamboo Garden studerrts.participated in the Student Exchange Pro- couple good,old-fashioned barbecues. gram,a meaningful and ex�iting program designed Just as the students boarded their plane back to to enhance cultural and people-to-people understand- Japan,a landscape designer and several craftsmen The next major Sister C�ty activity takes place in ing.ARer attending pneparatory sessions to introduce from Muko arrived.to supervise construction of a new November when Saratoga will host visitors firom our thern to the ctistoms,traditions and language of � bamboo and stone garden at Hakone.The new� sister city Muko.Several events are planned in con- Japan,the Saratoga�udents spent two weeks with garden includes fom�al arrangements of"people- juncbon with their.visit More information on the host fami6es in Japan.Their experiences included sized"omamental stones,gravel,omamental lant- . Saratoga Sister City program is available by writing tours of�e city,museums,reGgious shrines and , ems,bamboo fences and plantings. P.O.Box 796,Saratoga CA,95�74,or ca11867-1090. y even the Kirin Brewery. . ; � . . _ f -