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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 1985 The Saratogan _ _ _ _'_ -'-'-'- - - _ _ -- - - - — ---- - - ' - � - -- --- __ _ ___. . _ . Saratoga l�iews Br�iefs _ P. 2 -D�iscover�ing Saratoga's Her�itage - P. 3 , �•, � . �� 9h��e.ffi � ��- �� , � .�� r�� 3�� ' � ��+�� " ,<�� _ � ��,�� e - ` O; i�� ,� ��q. �: �, _ 0 �r - �v �. _ p � � iess 4. � � , . � - . � �ZlFO'g�� ' City Government lyews September 1985 u ure o ou e . C i t y C o u n c i 1 S e e k s F - - Ro�te 8g A,ternat,��s or many years Saratogans have wondered Communit� Input Whether anything would be built along the �, Light Rail Transit (LRT) � stretch of land that bisects Saratoga and is 2, Four-Lane Freeway with LRT known as the Route 85/West Valley Corridbr. 3. Four-Lane Freeway with LRT and High The passage of Measure A last November Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes> ' _ designated funds to be used to build a roadway 4. Four-Lane Freeway with Bus/HOV through that corridor. Transit-Way � � � State law requires, however, that Saratoga 5. Six-Lane Freeway with Bus/HOV Transit-Way - agrees with what type of roadway is to pass 6. Eight- Lane Freeway throu�h its city limits. Consequently, over the �• Eight-Lane Freeway with LRT , + - next several months tHe Sara��g�a City �ouncif, Once Caltra�s releases its recommendation, with input from consultants and concerned the Saratoga City Council will be given an op- residents, will choose from among seveFal op- Portunity to respond based on the City's own tions, what type of roadway should be built and findings and the desires of its residents. In how that roadway ought to be designed in order to gather the necessary technical data, order to minimize its impact on Saratoga. the City Cou'ncil has retained TJKM, a transportation and environmental study firm � Route 8S Options which has assisted the Council in reviewing the � � :� � alternatives and has developed a summary of �- V pon the approval of Measure A, the Califor- transportation and environmental issues that nia Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are important to the City �� began gathering pertinent data (e.g. traffic pro- � r jections, noise and air pollution estimates, 8eptember 10 Informetlonal 1Meeting y._ . �,,,;� etc.), in order to prepare a Draft Environmental � ,� Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS, which is i scheduled to be released in late August or 1 nterested Saratoga residents are invited to at- early September of 1985, will provide statistics tend an informational meeting on Tuesday, on alternatives under consideration. (continued on page 2) � � It should be noted that while light rail . public transportation is listed among IMPORTAI�iT DATES { � the options, Measure A only • � provides money for roadways. � Consequently, an alternative that - Tuesday, 8eptember 10 includes light rail only mearis that —Informational Meeting a freeway would be built which —Senior Lounge of the Saratoga Community Center � would permit light rail when funding —7:30 P.M. becomes available. Wednesday, October 2 —Sarato a Public Hearin ' 9 9 City of 8aratoga . Bulk Rate —City Council Chambers 13T7T Fruitvale Ave. _ _a.s• Postage —8:00 p.M. 8arato a, CA 95070 pA�D Wed., Thurs., October 23 S 24 9 Saratoga, CA ('["EhITATIVE) - Permit 136 � —Caltrans Public H�aring � P08TAL CZI8TQMER LOCAL� —saratoga Community Center � Branham High Sthool ` . � - ou . e � , - � (continued from page 1) � .�:: September 10, where TJKM will deliver a sum- ' mary of their-preliminary report to the Council. � =�;,� , Since Caltrans has not yet released its DEIS, ;� the City's consultant does not have some of the .�; j � critical data and projections needed to analyze ' all of the issues. It is expected that'Caltrans will release the DEIS by September 10, so the 1� informational meeting will also provide the � Councit an opportunity to review the document , and begin planning a response. O�e of the primary concerns facing the City � Council is the question of how,to lessen �he , � impact of the new freeway with regard to its �'` � visual effects and noise and air pol.lution. One option that appears to address these concerns , is to depress the proposed freeway 20 feet � .� � , s� �� .�� below,the current street level. �y�� fi ��' § '" ' � ��y� ._. ._.. , � ��:��- K.. � ' " . „�,F -iy a... -. ,,. , .,. _�„ �+� 3:�. - �;_. , ,,.. •.t;.F ..�.. • . . " -. � � -;k_ _, .. �;. . Depressing the freeway would allow the streets - �' �.. . ..� which the fceeway will cross to retain-the�r • ... �:: :•_ ;�, : present street alignments, putting ttie,freeway Depressed 61g6way.Where Homestead Road crosses the existing Highway 85 is an example under rather than over these existing streets. Once the DEIS is released, the consultant will of a depressed roadway. . - . have more concrete numbers available and will � _ then produce more conclusive findings. �ment. What would the traffic impact be if inter- Caltrans legally must answer any questions or l . ' � - � - • � 'changes are located only at Saratoga and Pro- concerns_raised in response to the DEIS �n- Iateictiange-�.ocatfons . spect?�If.there are no interchanges in Saratoga, dings. The Saratoga City Council will prepare `' '` . " °would traffic on Saratoga streeis increase as and send to Caltrans a formal letter which � secorid issue which the Counci} will be in- people travel through the city to get to inter- raises those questions. In order to formulate v.est�gatirrg furtherat.the.September 10 �changes at Winchester and_Rainbow/Saratoga- that list of issues, the Council is looking to meeting�concerns the iocation of proposed �Sunnyvale Road2 Saratoga residents to voice their own questions i�teFcha�ges: Caltrans is'currently proposing and concerns at the public hearing. that.three mterchanges be bs�ilt at Prospect, October 2 Public Hearing _ ' ` Saratoga and.(�uito Roads. Prelimihary findings �j�� Finally, on October 23 and 24 (tentative), the from the City's consultant, however, show that_ ` W��e the Sept�r�iiber 10 meeting is only in- official Caltrans public hearings will be con- an interchange at Qui#o would require that formational, on Wednesday, October 2 the ducted at which all input from the public will (�uito:be wid�ned and would significantly Saratoga City Council will conduct a formal become part of the permanent record of the �, increase�traffic through that area. public hearing in order to collect input on the environmental impact statement. After all of � Route 85 alternatives and issues. the public hearings have been held, a represen- ' Consequently, the Council has asked TJKM to - tative from each city on the corridor will meet examine,other options for interchange place- As part of the overall public review process, to choose one of the highway alternatives. i � paying federal income tax because of their ' �N E W� B � I � �S nonprofit status, may also qualify for an ex- emption. To apply for an exemption, or to ob- � tain more information, cqntact the Saratoga , Residents whp haue questions or problems fan City Offices at $67-3438. ' Cable TV Changes �ontact either �earst Cablevision through their � ', - Los Gatos o#fiCe, or the Saratoga Community , i Services Director. N � � Longer service hours, more community and 1 lew C�ty Manager � educational programming, and improved � � �customer service are just some of the benefits , • I forthcoming ta Saratoga's cab.le TV subscribers �t��t y u s e r Tax H arry Peacock was recently chosen by the ' falbwing the recently approved re-assignment Saratoga City Council from among more than � of the Saratoga Cable Television Franchise. Begins in July 50 applicants to become Saratoga's new City Manager. � Hearst Cablevision, Inc., which already operates � cable service in Los Gatos, Santa Clara and For the last 12 years, Peacock has been the , other Bay Area cities, reached an agreement to Beginning in July,�all Saratogans began city manager for Rolling Hilis Estates, a � purchase the �uFrent Saratoga cable service paying a three and one-half percent utility user Southern California town which is smaller than , provide�, Vidso Engineering, Inc. tax on their PG�E bills, the proceeds of which Saratoga, but resembles Saratoga in terms of will increase the City's general fund and the character of the city. In addition, he serves The Saratoga City Council approved the thereby permit a.budget sufficient to finance on the executive committee of the League of transfer subject to Hearst Cablevisian agreeing the pavement management program. That tax California Cities city manager department. to: � will first appear on August PC,i&E billings and � � will be collected alang with that bill. Before his tenure in Rollings Hills Estates, • prav�de more loca� programming; Feacoek was the ciry manager of Gardena. � provide Fnore educational programming; Exemptions from the utility users tax may be Although he was born in Virginia, the 44 year- , � imprave the complaint handling procedure; available to �ow-income households if the com- o1d�Peacock has lived in California since he • institute longer installa�lon and service bined annual gross income of all m�mbers of was 3. He earned his bachelor's degree in houes; and the household is Fifty percent or less of the me-. public service from (ICLA, and later received a � repair all streets damaged by Hearst dur4ng dian income for Santa Clara County. Cn addi- _ master's in public administration from the repair or installation activities. � tion, those utility users who are exempted from Clniversi#y of Southem California. � � . . . . . '� � • • • H�rita e Pre�ervation Commission S . � . , . � Savin Sarato a s H�stor _ S S . y � In the fast-paced life of Silicon Valley, where obtaining the historical landmark designation, ' new technologies are dev�loped daily and mir- Commission members are also eager to share rored high-tech buildings dot the landscape, it's Saratoga's history with the community. More easy to forget this area's historical roots. , � than 1100 people purchased tickets for last Through its continuing efforts to get certain spring's highly successful home tour of four � � �, � buildings in Saratoga designated as historical historic Saratoga homes that were built 'n�x ��'�� <: �� w landmarks, the Saratoga Heritage Preservation between 1870 and 1924. Y � '` ,.,. . � Commission is one group that is committed to ' � � keeping some_reminders of Saratoga's own The home tour was co-sponsored by the �` �" .� �;� unique history alive. Heritage Preservation Commission and the . � _ California History Center Foundation, and the So far the Commission has obtained historical proceeds from the event will go toward a book landmark designations for four Saratoga sites which the Commission plans to publish on the including Villa Montalvo, the Saratoga-Foothitl historical sites and structures of Saratoga. "" Club, the William'King House on Oak Street; Already plans are under way for a similar event and the orchard land surrounding the new next spring. � Saratoga Library. ln addition, the Saratoga . ' • - Historical Museum, the Chambe� of Commerce . . "Many Saratogans don't realize the.history � Saratoga Historical Museum and oId Chamber _ , building and the original Saratoga Library behind their own town," notes the Commis- ' of Commerce. , � , building are three landmark designations which sion's Chairperson, Sharon Landsness.."Our . . . , . • are currently pending. hope is that we can get people to appreciate - " . �and help preserve the history of Saratoga that � ,+.. In order for a site to receive the special exists in many of its older buildings." � �� : �� • - ' °� designation, the site's historical value must be • 'A�R � �� 4.� carefully documented, and the owner of the More information about the Saratoga property must agree to preserve the.site's cur- H�ritage Preservation f; rent condition. Once the historical landmark Commission can be designation has been made, any significant obtained by changes to the site must receive special contacting the approvaL - Saratoga Planning ' '' �x �� .�_ Department �; -- - ._ .� .. _ ._ . _ . :_ . ..: - at 867�3438. - �..�� '` � . �' 86ering 8aratoga s.Heritsge ,_ , �.� ,M v. �, � ��F f wa � �� i n' ime is : � While much of the Co mmiss o s t � - .`° � �� spent identifying potential landmarks and then i � . Y , � �; � � � �� Kim Saxton-Heinrichs ; � n�W COI11TYlUility Cell�@T � Recreation Supervisor ,s,,�, � , � ° ��--�� w �� -�wa -��- �� s�" , ''` �.`��` �,,�ky °Z- ' � :�' `�_� 5� a'� b L,?�� K� � �� n, �° ��;. � t7cheduting and recruiting instructor.s to teach ' `�ry�: � -,�' all of the courses offered by the Saratoga . . . ,, �. . Community Center is just ane of the mar�y '„..��_°.. F�= ,_� � � responsibilities that Kim Saxfon-Heinrichs will � � assume in her nevv jot� as Recreation Last Orc6ardP The Heritage Preservation Commission has had this orchar.d behind the new Supervisor. Saratoga Library designated as a landmark. . � Previously as the Recreation Coordinator for the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Depart- . Bdltor � ment, much of Kim's time was dedicated to - Robert A. Stankus coordinating that department's naturalist pro- gram. Besides maintaining that city's Junior � � � ' '� '� 8ARATOQA CITY COZII�ICIL Nature Museum, Kim conducted after-school � �� : science classes, family fi.eld trips, and whale- '' � - lrlayor watching expeditions. Martha Clevenger The 8aratogan is published by the City of A graduate of San Jose Sfiate with a degree Saratoga to inform residents about important Coancllmembers and teaching credential in Environmental City Council and Government issues. Please Linda Callon Studies, Kim hopes to develop a farnily field direct your comments and questions to the Virginia Laden Fanelli trip program in Saratoga, as we}l as to expand Saratoga City Council, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Joyce Hlava . the number and variety of classes offered by Saratoga, CA 95070. David Moyles , the Community Center. . � illr . . . . � - � ' � � \ Imai, a world-famous potter, and an exhibition ��n i n � a a� of his work last June at Villa Montalvo. � . T h e m o s t r e c e n t a c t i v i t y s p o n s o r e d b y t h e . � � . Sister City program was an exchange of students between Saratoga and Muko-Shi. After � � �� being�interviewed by a selection committee, five students were chosen to go to Muko-Shi to M � represent Saratoga and live with a family there 1�luko-Shi, Japan may seem to be a great ment stresses, among.other, things, the need to: for two weeks. Those five students recently distance from Saratoga, but the Saratoga Sister • establish understanding, good- , returned to Saratoga with five students from Cit ro ram is dedicated fo makin these two Muko-Shi, who then spent two weeks living. Y P 9 9 will and friendships; with Saratoga families. � cities just a little bit�closer. Formed in 1982, • promote educational, cultural . � � the Saratoga Sister City program was organiz- and business exchange; � This September, a "M,00n-Viewing" will be held ed in order to build cultural, educational and .• respect each others' sovereignty in Hakone Gardens. And in November, a large social exchanges between the people of and to seek world peace and Saratoga and the people of Muko-Shi, Japan. friendship; and delegation from Muko-Shi will visit Saratoga • enhance the past efforts of the and will be guests at a large. community get- . Last November, 40 Saratogans went to Japan two communities to preserve together. Plans are already underway for to attend the signing of a formal agreement - Hakone Gardens. another Saratoga Sister City trip to Muko-Shi between Saratoga and Muko-Shi. This'signing, , next Spring. which established an official relationship Cultural Eschanges - -� between-the two cities, also coincided with the �+ Other activities include informative and enter- � celebration of Muko-Shi's 1200th anniversary. a7ince the official signing, both formai and in- taining meetings; traditional arts demonstra- formal exchanges have flourished. The first tions and instruction; language workshops; tea The Saratoga_and Muko-Shi Sister City Agree- cultural exchange featured a visit by Masayuki ceremonies; cooking demonstrations and classes; and other special events held at �f ' � � _ Hakone Gardens. � � ?� � .: Membership Information � 1 he force behind all of these activities are the over 150 members of the Saratoga Sister City �� program, headed by a _12-member board of ;; , ,�, . � � directors that sets guidelines, and plans pro- _ , � ` � . grams, events and exchange visitations. � � ' ��'"�'�`��u �� """ `� �' Membership in the Sister City program is open „ � : '°`�-- �- ��` A to all citizens in the Saratoga area, and the � ;; a e k � -� , program is always looking for new members �� . �,,� " who want to share in discovery of the Japanese � : i ,.� .„ :- ., •.� •��•• � --_ f�e.$ � � .s� �. .: � �culture. � �„ . � � .� F rZ � .�� v;; F :' For membership information, write to: � Saratoga Sister City Saratoga Community Center , 13777 Allendale,Avenue ,. , $aratoga, CA 95070 : ..' � ; �.� , � Culture Connection. Japanese culture flourishes in i-Iakone Gardens, which is the scene of �� or contact Marilyn White at 867-9417. many Sister City activities. - • i � ��s f4r �arato a �en�ors , --. ^ � _ � � `�. ` "` A p 'A *� %MD• l,he Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Coun- Medicare, Meditaid and private insurance � ��/� cil was formed in 1978 for the express purpose farrris, weekly biood pressure tests, i►utr'stion of ineeting� the needs of Saratvga's senior caunseting, hea�th screening, legal assistance, �y,�..,V�� q � „� - residents. Over 600 members now belon g to tax and financiel counselin g, su p port grou ps �� . this group, which is headquartered in the for the grief stricken, and personal counseling �� - Senior Center in the Saratoga Community and assistance for the ill, frail or home-bound. '� Center. � � . Currently, the Saratoga Area Senior In addition to providing a meeting place five Coordinating Council is seeking to obtain a . �.�" :.�"� � days a week for Saratoga's older adults, the portion of the state bond money that California � �,r Senior Center is�the scene of a variety of voters approved last November for senior . classes and programs. centers. The Council has applied for $150,000� in funding which, if obtained, will be applied - � R Social events also originate from the Center, toward the planned expansion of the Com- the Center can underwrite the fees on your � ar�d h�ve inciuded walking groups, arts and munity Center's senior wing. behalf, maintaining total confidentiality of your crafts shows, live b�nd dances, summer ivaus ' needs or problems. and other special holiday functions. For More Informazioa �+ Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council $peelal Sen�ar 8erv�aes = 1 he facilities, programs and services offered mernbers also receive copies of the mon.thly by the Senior Center are available to all newslettQr, The Outlook, which will keep you � The Senior Center also serves as a valuable Saratoga seniors. The membership fee is only informed about events and programs. For more • resource eenter for Sarataga's seniors by $5.00. While there a�e sQme additional fees for information about membership or Center ac- providing such�services as assistance wE#h some of the activities, if you are unable to pay, tivities, call 867-2011 � _