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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 2022
AMENDED AGENDA
• 12/21/2022 ITEM 1.1 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED
• 12/21/2022 ITEM 2.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ADDED
• 12/21/2022 ITEM 2.4 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMO ADDED (RESOLUTION
APPROVING COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS)
Teleconference/Public Participation Information
The Commission Interviews, Study Session and Regular Session will be held in-person and by
teleconference pursuant to amendments to the teleconference rules required by the Ralph M.
Brown Act allowing teleconferencing during a proclaimed state of emergency when a local official
has recommended social distancing. Members of the City Council and the public may participate
in person at the location listed below or via the Zoom platform using the information below.
Members of the public can view and participate in the 5:30 p.m. Commission Interviews by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at the City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located at
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82342704483
• Webinar ID 823 4270 4483 OR
• Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
Members of the public can view and participate in the 6:00 p.m. Study Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at the City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located at
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86846057855
• Webinar ID 868 4605 7855 OR
• Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
Members of the public can view and participate in the 7:00 p.m. Regular Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at the Civic Theater, Council Chambers located at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627041223
• Webinar ID: 816 2704 1223
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833; OR
3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast
Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 and calling in following the direction above; OR
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4. Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and calling in
following the direction above.
Written Communication
Comments can be submitted in writing at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment. Written communications
will be provided to the members of the City Council and included in the Agenda Packet and/or in
supplemental meeting materials.
Public Comment
Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. The amount of time
for public comment may be reduced by the Mayor or by action of the City Council. Public
Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by those attending via Zoom.
Meeting Recording Information
In accordance with the Saratoga City Council’s Meeting Recording Policy, City Council Study
Sessions, Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, Commission Interviews, Retreats, meetings with the
Planning Commission, and Regular Session Meetings are recorded and made available following
the meeting on the City website.
5:30 PM COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Time Name Commission Vacancies Incumbent
5:30 p.m. Vicky Chu
Heritage Preservation
Commission
2 full terms, 1
partial term No
5:40 p.m. Margarete Minar
Heritage Preservation
Commission
2 full terms, 1
partial term No
5:50 p.m. Zhen Li
Heritage Preservation
Commission
2 full terms, 1
partial term No
6:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
2023 Preview Study Session
Discussion Topics
City Council Norms of Operation
7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on December 16, 2022.
REPORT FROM STUDY SESSION
Saratoga City Council Agenda December 21, 2022 – Page 3 of 6
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the City Council on matters not on the Agenda. The law
generally prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the
Council may instruct staff accordingly.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Commendation for Belal Aftab
Recommended Action:
Commend Belal Aftab for his service on the Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Commendation for Belal Aftab
Commendation for Rina Shah
Recommended Action:
Commend Rina Shah for her service on the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission
Staff Report
Attachment A - Commendation for Rina Shah
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted
on in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council Member. Any member of the
public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request that the Mayor
remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes for the December 7, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting and the
December 13, 2022 City Council Special Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the December 7 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
Attachment B - Minutes for the December 13, 2022 City Council Special Meeting
Supplemental Memo - Item 1.1 Written Communications
1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles:
11/29/22 Period 5; 12/1/22 Period 6; 12/5/22 Period 6.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Register 11-29-2022
Attachment B - Check Register 12-1-2022
Attachment C - Check Register 12-5-2022
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1.3. Amendment to the Agreement with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. for preparation of
the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and General Plan Amendment Environmental
Impact Report
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Urban
Planning Partners, Inc. (UPP) to increase the amount not to exceed by $65,000 (from
$481,981to $546,981) for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and General Plan
Amendment Environmental Impact Report.
Staff Report
Attachment A - UPP Proposed Contract Amendment
1.4. Commission Local Appointments List and Terms Expiring in 2023
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Local Appointments List for terms expiring in the 2023 calendar year and direct
the City Clerk to post on the City’s website.
Staff Report
Attachment A - 2023 Local Appointment List
Attachment B - 2023 Tentative Commission Recruitment Schedule
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1. Amendment to Agreement with Flock Group Inc.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amended agreement with Flock and approve a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter and submit supplemental orders as part of
the City’s agreement with Flock.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Amended Agreement with Flock
Attachment B – Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter and Submit Supplemental
Orders as Part of the City’s Agreement with Flock
2.2. AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the annual AB1600 Development Impact Fee report for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
Staff Report
2.3. Services Agreement for City Manager’s Department Program Support
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Crystal Bothelio to provide
program support for the City Manager’s Department for an amount not to exceed $135,000.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Draft Agreement
Attachment B - Illustration of Duties
Supplemental Memo - Item 2.3 Additional Information
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2.4. Adoption of City Council Assignments
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution establishing City Council assignments for calendar year 2023.
Staff Report
Attachment B - City Council Assignment Descriptions
Supplemental Memo - Item 2.4 Resolution Approving Council Assignments
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons
Council Finance Committee
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees
Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Advisory Committee
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board
Saratoga Sister City Committee Liaison
Vice Mayor Yan Zhao
Association of Bay Area Governments
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Board of Directors
Saratoga Ministerial Association
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors
Council Member Tina Walia
Cities Association of Santa Clara County-City Selection Committee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County-Legislative Action Committee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Council Finance Committee
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Board
KSAR Community Access TV Board
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors
West Valley Mayors & Managers Association
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA
PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Britt Avrit, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting
of the City Council was posted and available for review on December 16, 2022 at the City of
Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at
www.saratoga.ca.us.
Saratoga City Council Agenda December 21, 2022 – Page 6 of 6
Signed this 16th day of December 2022 at Saratoga, California.
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials
distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials
distributed to the City Council by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City
website at www.saratoga.ca.us and are available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if
you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at
bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City
will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as
possible while also maintaining public safety.
[28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]
2023 Preview Study Session
December 21, 2022
DISCUSSION TOPICS
• Meeting Announcements
• 2023 Meeting Schedule & Summer Recess
• Joint Sessions
• Council Retreat Discussion Topics
• City Events
2023 MEETING SCHEDULE & SUMMER RECESS
• Summer recess scheduled for Council vote at the January 18, 2023 meeting
• 2021-2022: both meetings in August
• Previous years: last meeting in July, first meeting in August
Date Details
January 4 6:00 p.m. Closed Session
7:00 p.m. Special Meeting
January 18 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Commission Interviews
7:00 p.m. Regular Session
February 1 5:00 p.m. Closed Session
February 10 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Retreat
February 15 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
March 1 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Commission Interviews
7:00 p.m. Regular Session
March 15 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
March Date TBD 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Commission Work Plan Study Session
April 5 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
April Date TBD Budget Study Session
April 19 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
May 3 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
6:00 p.m. Joint Session with Planning Commission
May Date TBD 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Youth Commission Interviews
May 17 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
June 7 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
June 21 6:00 p.m. Closed Session (City Attorney Review
7:00 p.m. Regular Session
July 5 6:00 p.m. Closed Session (City Manager Review)
7:00 p.m. Regular Session
July 19 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
August 2* 7:00 p.m. Possible Recess
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August 16* 7:00 p.m. Possible Recess
September 6 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Commission Interviews
7:00 p.m. Regular Session
September 20 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
October 4 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
October 18 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
November 1 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
November 15 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
December 6 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Commission Interviews
7:00 p.m. Reorganization + Regular Session
December 20 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
JOINT SESSIONS
2022 Groups
• LGS Recreation
• West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees
• Planning Commission
• Neighborhoods/Neighborhood Watch
• County Fire + Sheriff’s Office
• Saratoga Historical Foundation + Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
• Supervisor Joe Simitian
• Hakone Foundation + SASCC
• Saratoga Schools
• Saratoga Ministerial Association + KSAR
Historical Groups
Organization Past Joint Sessions
Hakone Foundation 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation 2020, 2021, 2022
Montalvo Arts Center 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Mountain Winery 2018, 2019
Santa Clara County Fire 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Santa Clara County Supervisor 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Saratoga Community Access Cable TV Foundation
(KSAR)
2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
Saratoga Historical Foundation 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Saratoga Ministerial Association 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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Saratoga Neighborhoods & Neighborhood Watch 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Saratoga Schools 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Saratoga Sister City Group 2018, 2019, 2020
Saratoga Youth in Government 2019
Silicon Valley Leadership Group 2019
State Assembly Member 2018
State Senator 2018, 2019
West Valley – Mission Community College District
Board of Trustees
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
2022 Joint Session Format
• Mayor’s Welcome & Council Introductions
• Group 1 Self-Introductions, Presentation, Questions
• Group 2 Self-Introductions, Presentations, Questions
• Public Comment
• Additional Discussion/Questions
• Meeting End
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
• February 10, 2023 · 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Hakone Gardens
• Draft Topics
o Mid-Year Budget Update
o Updated 3-Year Forecast
o CIP Preview
o 2023-24 Budget Balancing Measures
o Service Levels
o ARPA Status Update
o Legislative Update
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CITY OF SARATOGA
CITY COUNCIL NORMS OF OPERATION
(Updated via Resolution 18-005, March 7, 2018)
Section 1. OPERATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
A. City Council Meetings shall be conducted following the outline listed in Section 7.B. of
these Norms. Each item shall be introduced by the Mayor and heard in accordance with the
Rules of Parliamentary Procedure attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Mayor may place an
item anywhere on the agenda. During Council Items at a Regular Meeting, two City
Council Members may request an item be placed on a future agenda.
B. In order to ensure that all members of the public have an opportunity to speak and that the
Council is able to complete its business, there will be a three-minute limitation on
comments by the public except for applicants and appellants at public hearings or as
otherwise provided by law. In order to effectively enforce this rule, the City Clerk will
monitor the time for each speaker with an electronic timer. If there are more than twenty
(20) identified speakers for one item at the beginning of the public comment period or
public hearing, the Mayor may adjust the three-minute time down to two minutes per
speaker or less if approved by the City Council.
C. Closed Sessions of the City Council shall generally be conducted prior to the 7:00 p.m.
business portion of regular meetings. If necessary, Closed Sessions not completed prior to
the 7:00 p.m. business portion will be considered at the conclusion of the business portion
of the meeting, or as approved by the City Council.
D. A Special Council Meeting may be called by the Mayor with proper public notice.
E. Members of Council should not engage in debate with a member of the public or staff at
Council Meetings since these debates seldom resolve concerns and many times inflame
feelings at a public meeting. Any concerns by a member of Council over the behavior or
work of a City employee during a Council meeting should be directed to the City Manager
privately to ensure the concern is resolved.
F. Prior to the close of the public hearing or comment period Council Members may ask
questions of anyone in the audience. The public hearing and comment period are the
times for Council to receive evidence. Once the hearing or comment period is closed, the
Council deliberates based on that evidence. While Council may elect to re-open a
hearing or comment period (assume no prejudice to the rights of an applicant or
appellant), it should make every effort to get all the information it needs while the
hearing or comment period is still open. If the Council asks questions after the final
presentation of the applicant/appellant in a permit-related hearing, the Council would
need to provide the applicant/appellant with an opportunity to rebut the answers to the
questions. While these rules need not apply as strictly to hearings where due process is
less of an issue (i.e., an ordinance amendment), a uniform set of rules for all public
hearings and comment periods is desirable.
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G. The Mayor may, with Council concurrence, call for Council consideration of agenda items
out of their prescribed order on the printed agenda.
Section 2. MEETING DECORUM
A. Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts, are required in the Council Chambers and
other Council meeting rooms at all times. Persons in the audience will not place their feet
on the seats in front of them. No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or
chewing gum is allowed in the Council Chambers and other Council meeting rooms, except
as otherwise pre-approved by City staff. All persons entering the Council Chambers and
other Council meeting rooms, including their bags, purses, briefcases and similar
belongings, may be subject to search for weapons and other dangerous materials.
B. Persons in the audience shall be respectful of others and will refrain from behavior which
will disrupt the public meeting. This includes refraining from:
- Using electronic devices except in connection with the meeting;
- Making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing during public testimony
and Council consideration of policy matters;
- Engaging in any activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly
conduct of the meeting; and
- Creating, provoking or participating in any type of disturbance involving
unwelcome physical contact.
C. Interactions between the public and the Council shall be courteous and respectful. No
person who addresses the Council shall make any belligerent, personal, impertinent,
irrelevant, redundant, slanderous, loud, threatening, abusive or disparaging remark,
statement or commentary toward the Council, staff or other individuals in a manner which
disrupts, disturbs or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the Council meeting. Any
violation of this rule shall be grounds for terminating the person’s comment period.
Council shall not be belligerent or make disparaging commentary toward the speaker.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit or discourage orderly criticism of any City decision or
policy within the limits of these rules. If a member of the public fails to follow these rules
after being warned once, the Council may bar that individual from further testimony for the
evening or remove the person from the meeting.
D. The City Council uses computers at the dais for agenda materials. Council Members
should limit their use of computers to matters pertaining to the meeting and comply with
the City’s Electronic Communications Policy (for example, no e-mailing or other
communication during the meeting except in cases of family emergencies). In using
computers at the dais Council Members should be respectful of their fellow Council
members, staff, and the public. Council Members should not base decisions on information
acquired through the internet during a Council meeting unless the information and its
source is shared with the entire Council and the public as part of the meeting before the
decision is made.
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E. Members of the public wishing to make a slide presentation as part of their comments to
the City Council must provide the file to the City Clerk’s office at least 24 hours prior to
the meeting in a format compatible with the City’s projection system (details on these
requirements are available from the City Clerk’s office). Failure to comply will result in
the presentation being rejected. All presentations must comply with the time limits
applicable to the agenda item.
F. All materials presented to the City Council, including written materials are public records
subject to inspection in accordance with applicable laws.
Section 3. CITY COUNCIL RELATIONS WITH CITY STAFF
A. There shall be mutual respect from both staff and Council Members of their respective
roles and responsibilities when and if expressing criticism in public session.
B. City staff shall acknowledge the Council as policy makers and the City Council shall
acknowledge staff as administering the Council's policies.
C. All written requests for information or questions by City Council Members to staff shall be
directed to the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, or Department Managers (with a
copy to the City Manager). All complaints should be submitted to the City Manager or, if a
complaint concerns the City Manager, to the City Attorney.
D. All written informational material requested by individual Council Members shall be
submitted by staff to all Council Members with the notation indicating which Council
Member requested the information.
E. Council shall not attempt to coerce staff in the making of appointments, the awarding of
contracts, the selection of consultants, the processing of development applications, the
granting of City licenses or permits. The Council shall not attempt to change or interfere
with the operating policies and practices of any City department.
F. Mail, including email, that is addressed to the Mayor and City Council shall be circulated
by the City Clerk to the City Council. If the communication warrants a response, the
Mayor's response, in addition to the original communication, will be submitted to the City
Council for their information.
G. The City Clerk shall open mail addressed to all Council Members unless requested not to
do so.
H. Individual Council Members shall not direct staff to initiate any action or prepare any
report that is significant in nature or initiate any project or study. All such direction shall
be provided by the City Manager or by action of a majority of the City Council at a City
Council meeting. Council Members may ask for limited resources and information for
items that are on an agenda as long as any information is distributed to all City Council
Members.
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Section 4. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION RELATIONSHIP, INTERACTIONS WITH
OTHER CITY OF SARATOGA BODIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER
BODIES OUTSIDE OF SARATOGA
A. Members of the City Council should not attempt to influence or publicly criticize Saratoga
Commission recommendations, or to influence or lobby individual Commission Members
on any item under their consideration. It is important for Commissions to be able to make
objective recommendations to the City Council on items before them. Members of Council
that attempt to strongly influence Commission positions on an item may prejudice or hinder
their role in reviewing the commission's recommendation as a member of the City Council.
B. Individual Council Members and Commissioners shall have the right to attend meetings of
other Saratoga governmental bodies but shall refrain from speaking or becoming involved
in the meeting's discussions. If asked a question, the Council Member or Commissioner
should indicate that he/she can only provide a personal opinion and does not speak for the
Council or Commission as a whole.
C. If a member of the City Council or a Commission appears before a non-City of Saratoga
governmental agency or organization except as a member of outside agency appointed by
the City Council to give a statement on an issue affecting the City, the Council Member or
Commissioner should first indicate the majority position and opinion of the Council or
Commission (if any). Personal opinions and comments may be expressed only if the
Council Member or Commissioner clarifies that these statements do not represent the
position of the City Council or Commission.
D. Both Council Members and Commissioners shall at all times strive to be attentive, maintain
respectful discourse in regards to one another and focus comments on the policy matters
under consideration while refraining from expressing criticism of members of the Council
or a Commission or engaging in side discussions with others.
Section 5. CITY COUNCIL HANDLING OF LITIGATION AND OTHER CONFIDENTIAL
OR SENSITIVE INFORMATION
A. City Council Members shall keep all written materials and verbal information provided to
them on matters that are confidential in complete confidence to ensure that the City's
position is not compromised. No disclosure or mention of information in these materials
shall be made to anyone other than Council Members, the City Attorney or City Manager.
All negotiations and other contacts concerning matters that have come before the City
Council in closed session (including, but not limited to, property acquisition or disposal, a
pending claims or litigation, and/or employee negotiations) with the other party and/or
party’s agents or other representatives shall be limited to, and made by, the designated
City staff representative handling the negotiations, claim or litigation unless the City
Council has directed that a specific Council member to assist staff in negotiations. Except
as authorized above, no Council Member who has participated in any closed session shall
have any contact
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or discussion with the other party or its agents or representatives concerning the matter
under consideration except during public meetings of the City Council. All public
statements, information and press releases shall be handled exclusively by the City’s
designated spokesperson.
B. The personal contact information of members of the public included as part of reports and
attachments to agenda items shall only be used in relation to that agenda item. To the
greatest extent possible, staff will work to minimize the amount of personal contact
information for members of the public published in agenda materials posted on the City
website.
Section 6. BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A. Seating Arrangement of the City Council – At regular City Council Meetings held in the
Civic Theater, the City Council shall be seated based on the order of the Mayoral rotation,
as set forth by the Mayoral Rotation Policy, with the Mayor seated on the left of the five
members of the City Council. The Vice Mayor shall be seated to the right of the Mayor. It
shall be at the Mayor’s discretion to determine the final seating arrangement of the City
Council.
B. City Council Reorganization – The City Council Reorganization shall be held at the
beginning of the first regular meeting of December unless the City Council calls and holds
a special meeting on the Tuesday immediately preceding the first regular meeting of
December. The floor shall be open to nominations for the purpose of electing a Mayor and
Vice Mayor to serve for the following year. Such elections shall be made by majority vote
of the Council members present at the meeting. The Mayor and Vice Mayor shall assume
the duties of their respective offices immediately upon election. The Mayor and Vice
Mayor shall serve a one-year term at the pleasure of the Council. In election years the date
of the special meeting referenced above may be changed by the City Clerk as necessary to
ensure compliance with State election laws.
C. Mayor and Council Roles – The Mayor shall act as the primary spokesperson and official
representative of the City Council, unless such responsibility is delegated by the Mayor, or
otherwise assigned by a majority vote of the City Council. The Mayor shall preside at all
meetings of the City Council. The Mayor shall execute all official City documents,
warrants and correspondence approved by City Council. The Mayor shall serve as the
primary contact for the City Manager to provide direction and advice regarding routine
planning and operational issues (i.e. meeting schedules, event dates, dispositions of
correspondences, etc.). In scheduling events, the Mayor shall give due consideration to
availability of other Council Members, the timing of the event relevant to formal City
action in connection with the event (e.g., coordinating a groundbreaking with the start of
actual construction), and past practices. Nothing in this section is intended to suggest that
the position of Mayor wields formal power or authority in excess of the other members of
the City Council. Rather, the person serving as Mayor is to be recognized as the leader of
the Council, or first among equals. The Vice Mayor shall serve and perform the functions
as Mayor in the absence of the duly elected Mayor.
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D. Council Committee/Agency Assignments
During the first meeting in December, the Mayor shall announce that new appointments for
Committee/Agency Assignments are necessary. A list of committee/agency assignments
shall be given to each Council Member. Following the meeting, each Council Member
shall provide the Mayor with a list of the Committee/Agency Assignments in which the
Council Member is interested. The Mayor shall propose appointments for Council
approval at the second City Council meeting in December.
E. Ex Parte Communications
An Ex Parte Communication occurs when a Council member receives information from a
member of the public outside of a public meeting concerning a matter to be heard by the
City Council. Ex Parte communications are an inherent part of the City of Saratoga’s
commitment to allowing City residents ample opportunity to consult with elected
officials both inside and outside of public meetings. At the same time, the City is
committed to the principle that the business of the public should be conducted in public,
to ensure that citizens are afforded the opportunity to participate in the making of
decisions that affect their lives, and the means to evaluate choices made by the City and
its officers.
Where a City Council Member has received information outside of a public meeting that
the Council Member believes has a bearing on the decision and that is not reflected in the
staff report presented to the Council and the public, the Council Member should provide
that information to the rest of the Council and the public following the staff report and
prior to beginning of public testimony on the matter. This will allow the public and other
members of the Council to consider the information in forming their views on the
decision at hand.
In addition, persons affected by the decision will also have the opportunity to know the
evidence on which the decision is to be based and have an opportunity to comment on it
and, if need be, to rebut it. This approach allows all members of the public access to
elected officials and to the rationale for decisions made by those officials.
F. Issuing Proclamations, Commendations and Certificates
A proclamation is prepared at the discretion of the Mayor to proclaim a specific date or
event. Proclamations are prepared for signature by the Mayor. They may be presented at
a City Council meeting or at an event or meeting outside the City Council meeting.
A commendation is prepared at the discretion of the Mayor. A commendation may be
issued for accomplishments, such as:
• Athletic/academic accomplishments
• Act of heroism
• Youth Accomplishments
• A Community Organization’s Citizen of the Year
• A Community Organization’s Business Person of the year
• Outgoing elected officials
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• Outgoing City Commissioners
Commendations are prepared for signature by the Mayor. They may be presented at a
City Council meeting or at an event or meeting outside the City Council meeting.
Certificates of recognition are prepared for signature by the Mayor. They may be
presented at a City Council meeting or at an event or meeting outside the City Council
meeting.
G. Event Scheduling
The Mayor shall work with City staff to schedule the dates of City organized events. Due
consideration will be given to the availability of other Council Members and community
organizations involved in the event.
H. Resolutions of Support or Opposition
Resolutions of support or in opposition to a legislative action or special issue shall only
be brought before the City Council for consideration if the topic of the resolution has a
specific and identifiable impact or connection to the City of Saratoga.
Section 7. RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
A. Time of Meetings
Regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the first and third Wednesday of
each month in the Civic Theater per City Code 2-10.010. Special meetings shall be held
as needed based on availability of the City Council.
B. Order of Agenda
The following is the usual order of agenda items for regular Council meetings. The
Mayor with the concurrence of Council can change the order in which items on the
agenda are heard.
• Joint Meetings, Study Sessions, Commission Interviews, and Closed Session – Prior
to the start of the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater, the City Council
may hold Joint Meetings with various Community organizations and Commissions,
conduct study sessions, hold Commission applicant interviews, or conduct Closed
Sessions. These meetings typically take place in the Administrative Conference
Room at City Hall. Location and start times may vary.
• Regular Session – The City Council, unless otherwise specified on the agenda, shall
conduct the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater.
• Call to Order – The Mayor calls the regular meeting to order.
• Pledge of Allegiance – The Mayor may lead or call upon a member of the public or
staff to lead the pledge.
• Roll Call – A quorum constituting 3 of the 5 members of the Council is required to
conduct any Council meeting. The City Clerk calls the roll.
• Report of Posting of the Agenda – The City Clerk reports on the posting of the
agenda as required by law.
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• Report From Closed Session – The Mayor is required to announce any action taken
during closed session before reconvening to the open session of the regular meeting.
• Report from Joint Meeting/Study Session – The Mayor, or the Mayor’s designee,
provides a summary of the Joint Meeting or Study Session held prior to the Regular
Session.
• Oral Communications – During this portion, any persons who wish to address the
City Council on a subject not on the agenda may do so. Oral communications are not
intended as the means for debate or decision-making, but only for making a
presentation in person. Comment shall be limited to three minutes for members of the
public who wish to speak. The City Council may request follow up on matters raised
during Oral Communications.
• Announcements – Reserved time for the Mayor to make special announcements.
Announcements should be related to City or City-sponsored events and/or activities.
Council Members may submit announcement recommendations to the Mayor; the
Mayor has full discretion in selecting which announcements to share.
• Ceremonial Items – These items include presentation of proclamations,
commendations, certificates, appointments, administration of Oath of Office and
special introductions.
• Special Presentations to Council – This portion of the meeting is for groups, agencies,
and persons to speak to the Council on special items placed on the agenda according
to the City’s standard procedures. Presenters will be given 10 minutes to make their
presentation; the Mayor may adjust the time if approved by the City Council.
• Consent Calendar–These items are routine and non-controversial items of business.
Items in this section will be acted in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a
Council Member. Any member of the public may speak to an item on the Consent
Calendar, or request the Mayor remove an item for discussion.
• Public Hearings – There are two kinds of public hearings, those required by law and
those called by the City Council of its own volition. In either event, the purpose is to
provide an opportunity for all interested persons to be heard. During appeal hearings
before the City Council, Applicants/Appellants and their representatives have a total
of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may
comment on any item for up to three minutes. Applicant/Appellants and their
representatives have a total of five minutes maximum for closing statements. Unless
otherwise directed by the Mayor or City Council, appeal hearings shall generally
proceed as follows:
• Mayor introduces item
• Staff report
• Council questions for staff
• Appellant’s opening remarks – 10 minutes
• Applicant’s opening remarks (if applicant is not appellant) – 10 minutes
• Public comment
• Applicant closing remarks – 5 minutes
• Appellant closing remarks (if applicant is not appellant) – 5 minutes
• Mayo r closes the public hearing
• Council discussion
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• Council decision
• General Business – These are general items, that may or may not been previously
considered by the Council.
• Council Assignments– Provides members of the Council an opportunity to report on
matters being considered by committees, boards, and other bodies to which the
Council Member has been appointed by the Council or the Mayor. Council Members
may also report from regional committees, boards and other bodies on which the
Council Member serves in his/her capacity as a City Council Member and that have
been approved by the Mayor.
• City Council Items – Provides members of the Council an opportunity to introduce
discussion/action on items not currently before the Council for consideration.
• Council Communications - During this portion, Council Members may address the
City Council on subjects not on the agenda. Council communications are not intended
as the means for debate or decision-making, but only for making a presentation in
person. Comment shall be limited to two minutes per Council Member and shall not
include references to campaign activities by or in support of any Council Member. In
introducing this item the Mayor shall note the purpose of the item and explain that the
comments made are the comments of the individual Council Member speaking and
not necessarily the views of the City Council as a whole.
• City Manager Items – City Manager or City Attorney may bring up other items of
interest or make announcements under this section.
• Adjournment –The Mayor may adjourn the meeting or the City Council may vote to
adjourn the meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL NORMS EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SARATOGA RULES OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 1
Saratoga’s rules of parliamentary procedure are supported by the following four principles:
1. Rules should establish order. The first purpose of the rules of parliamentary
procedure is to establish a framework for the orderly conduct of meetings.
2. Rules should be clear. Simple rules lead to wider understanding and participation.
Complex rules create two classes: those who understand and participate and those
who do not fully understand and do not fully participate.
3. Rules should be user-friendly. That is, the rules must be simple enough that citizens
feel they have been able to participate in the process.
4. Rules should enforce the will of the majority while protecting the rights of the minority.
The ultimate purpose of the rules of procedure is to encourage discussion and to
facilitate decision-making by the body. In a democracy, the majority rules. The
rules must enable the majority to express itself and fashion a result, while
permitting the minority to also express itself (but not dominate) and fully
participate in the process.
The Chairperson Should Take a Back Seat During Discussions
While all members of the governing body should know and understand the rules of parliamentary
procedure, it is the chairperson (chair) who is charged with applying the rules of conduct. The
chair should be well versed in those rules, because the chair, for all intents and purposes, makes
the final ruling on the rules. In fact, all decisions by the chair are final unless overruled by the
governing body itself.
Because the chair conducts the meeting, it is common courtesy for the chair to take a less active
role than other members of the body in debates and discussions. This does not mean that the
chair should not participate in the debate or discussion. On the contrary, as a member of the
body, the chair has full rights to participate in debates, discussions and decision-making. The
chair should, however, strive to be the last to speak at the discussion and debate stage, and
should not make or second a motion unless he or she is convinced that no other member of the
body will do so.
1 These rules of parliamentary procedure are based on “Rosenberg’s Rules of Order: Simple Parliamentary
Procedures for the 21st Century” written by Dave Rosenberg and published by the League of California Cities in
2003. The procedures set forth in Rosenberg’s have been modified slightly to reflect custom, practice, and specific
code requirements in Saratoga. While these rules have been drafted to conform to requirements of State law and the
Saratoga City Code, in the event of a conflict between these procedures and those laws, the laws shall govern.
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The Basic Format for an Agenda Item Discussion
All City Council and Commission meetings have a written, published agenda. The meeting is
governed by the agenda and the agenda constitutes the agreed-upon road map for the meeting.
Each agenda item should be handled by the chair in the following basic format.
First, the chair should clearly announce the agenda item number and should clearly state
what the subject is. The chair should then announce the format that will be followed. If
any member of the body has a conflict of interest, that member announces the conflict
and need for recusal and leaves the dais at this time.
Second, following that agenda format, the chair should invite the appropriate people to
report on the item, including any recommendation they might have. The appropriate
person may be the chair, a member of the governing body, a staff person, or a committee
chair charged with providing information about the agenda item.
Third, the chair should ask members of the body if they have any technical questions for
clarification. At this point, members of the governing body may ask clarifying questions
to the people who reported on the item, and they should be given time to respond.
Fourth, the chair should invite public comments or, if appropriate at a formal public
hearing, open the hearing. Speakers are typically limited to 3 minutes; shorter time limits
may be imposed if numerous members of the public indicate a desire to speak to the
subject. At the conclusion of the public comments, the chair should announce that public
input has concluded (or that the public hearing, as the case may be, is closed).
Fifth, the chair should invite members of the body to make remarks on the matter. This
is an opportunity for members of the body to state their views on the subject before any
formal motions are made.
Sixth, the chair should invite a motion from the governing body members. The chair
should announce the name of the member who makes the motion.
Seventh, the chair should determine if any member of the body wishes to second the
motion. The chair should announce the name of the member who seconds the motion. It
is normally good practice for a motion to require a second before proceeding with it, to
ensure that it is not just one member of the body who is interested in a particular
approach.
Eighth, if the motion is made and seconded, the chair should make sure everyone
understands the motion. This is done in one of three ways:
1. The chair can ask the maker of the motion to repeat it;
2. The chair can repeat the motion; or
3. The chair can ask the secretary or the clerk of the body to repeat the
motion.
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Ninth, the chair should now invite discussion of the motion by the members of the
governing body. If there is no desired discussion or the discussion has ended, the chair
should announce that the body will vote on the motion. If there has been no discussion or
a very brief discussion, the vote should proceed immediately, and there is no need to
repeat the motion. If there has been substantial discussion, it is normally best to make
sure everyone understands the motion by repeating it.
Tenth, the chair takes a vote. Simply asking for the “ayes” and then the “nays” is
normally sufficient. If members of the body do not vote, then they “abstain.” Unless
specific laws or procedures provide otherwise, a simple majority determines whether the
motion passes or is defeated.
Eleventh, the chair should announce the result of the vote and should announce what
action (if any) the body has taken. In announcing the result, the chair should indicate the
names of the members, if any, who voted in the minority on the motion. This
announcement might take the following form: “The motion passes by a vote of 3-2, with
Smith and Jones dissenting. We have passed the motion requiring 10 days’ notice for all
future meetings of this governing body.”
Motions in General
Motions are the vehicles for decision making. It is usually best to have a motion before the
governing body prior to discussing an agenda item, to help everyone focus on the motion before
them.
The chair usually initiates the motion by:
1. Inviting the members to make a motion: “A motion at this time would be
in order.”
2. Suggesting a motion to the members, for example: “A motion would be in
order that we give 10-days’ notice in the future for all our meetings.”
3. Making the motion.
As noted, the chair has every right as a member of the body to make a motion, but normally
should do so only if he or she wishes a motion to be made but no other member seems willing to
do so.
The Three Basic Motions
Three motions are the most common:
1. The basic motion. The basic motion is the one that puts forward a
decision for consideration. A basic motion might be: “I move that we create a
five-member committee to plan and put on our annual fundraiser.”
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2. The motion to amend. If a member wants to change a basic motion that
is under discussion, he or she would move to amend it. A motion to amend might
be: “I move that we amend the motion to have a 10-member committee.” A
motion to amend takes the basic motion that is before the body and seeks to
change it in some way.
3. The substitute motion. If a member wants to completely do away with
the basic motion under discussion and put a new motion before the governing
body, he or she would “move a substitute motion.” A substitute motion might be:
“I move a substitute motion that we cancel the annual fundraiser this year.”
Motions to amend and substitute motions are often confused. But they are quite different, and so
is their effect, if passed.
A motion to amend seeks to retain the basic motion on the floor, but to modify it in some way.
A substitute motion seeks to throw out the basic motion on the floor and substitute a new and
different motion for it.
The decision as to whether a motion is really a motion to amend or a substitute motion is left to
the chair. So that if a member makes what that member calls a motion to amend, but the chair
determines it is really a substitute motion, the chair’s designation governs.
When Multiple Motions Are Before The Governing Body
Up to three motions may be on the floor simultaneously. The chair may reject a fourth motion
until the three that are on the floor have been resolved.
When two or three motions are on the floor (after motions and seconds) at the same time, the
first vote should be on the last motion made. So, for example, assume the first motion is a basic
“motion to have a five-member committee to plan and put on our annual fundraiser.” During the
discussion of this motion, a member might make a second motion to “amend the main motion to
have a 10-member committee, not a five-member committee, to plan and put on our annual
fundraiser.” And perhaps, during that discussion, a member makes yet a third motion as a
“substitute motion that we not have an annual fundraiser this year.” The proper procedure would
be as follows.
First, the chair would deal with the third (the last) motion on the floor, the substitute motion.
After discussion and debate, a vote would be taken first on the third motion. If the substitute
motion passes, it would be a substitute for the basic motion and would eliminate it. The first
motion would be moot, as would the second motion (which sought to amend the first motion),
and the action on the agenda item would be complete. No vote would be taken on the first or
second motions. On the other hand, if the substitute motion (the third motion) failed, the chair
would proceed to consideration of the second (now the last) motion on the floor, the motion to
amend.
If the substitute motion failed, the chair would then deal with the second (now the last) motion
on the floor, the motion to amend. The discussion and debate would focus strictly on the
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amendment (should the committee be five or 10 members). If the motion to amend passed, the
chair would now move to consider the main motion (the first motion) as amended. If the motion
to amend failed, the chair would now move to consider the main motion (the first motion) in its
original format, not amended.
Third, the chair would now deal with the first motion that was placed on the floor. The original
motion would either be in its original format (five-member committee) or, if amended, would be
in its amended format (10-member committee). And the question on the floor for discussion and
decision would be whether a committee should plan and put on the annual fundraiser.
To Debate or Not to Debate
The basic rule of motions is that they are subject to discussion and debate. Accordingly, basic
motions, motions to amend, and substitute motions are all eligible, each in their turn, for full
discussion before and by the body. The debate can continue as long as members of the body
wish to discuss an item, subject to the decision of the chair that it is time to move on and take
action. There are exceptions to the general rule of free and open debate on motions. The
exceptions all apply when there is a desire of the body to move on. The following motions are
not debatable (that is, when the following motions are made and seconded, the chair must
immediately call for a vote of the body without debate on the motion):
A motion to adjourn. This motion, if passed, requires the body to immediately adjourn
to its next regularly scheduled meeting. This motion requires a simple majority vote.
A motion to recess. This motion, if passed, requires the body to immediately take a
recess. Normally, the chair determines the length of the recess, which may range from a
few minutes to an hour. It requires a simple majority vote.
A motion to fix the time to adjourn. This motion, if passed, requires the body to
adjourn the meeting at the specific time set in the motion. For example, the motion might
be: “I move we adjourn this meeting at midnight.” It requires a simple majority vote.
A motion to table. This motion, if passed, requires discussion of the agenda item to be
halted and the agenda item to be placed on “hold.” The motion may contain a specific
time in which the item can come back to the body: “I move we table this item until our
regular meeting in October.” Or the motion may contain no specific time for the return
of the item, in which case a motion to take the item off the table and bring it back to the
body will have to be taken at a future meeting. A motion to table an item (or to bring it
back to the body) requires a simple majority vote.
A motion to limit debate. The most common form of this motion is to say: “I move the
previous question” or “I move the question” or “I call for the question.” When a member
of the body makes such a motion, the member is really saying: “I’ve had enough debate.
Let’s get on with the vote.” When such a motion is made, the chair should ask for a
second to the motion, stop debate, and vote on the motion to limit debate. The motion to
limit debate requires a two-thirds vote of the body. Note that a motion to limit debate
could include a time limit. For example: “I move we limit debate on this agenda item to
15 minutes.” Even in this format, the motion to limit debate requires a two-thirds vote of
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the body. A similar motion is a motion to object to consideration of an item. This
motion is not debatable, and if passed, precludes the body from even considering an item
on the agenda. It also requires a two-thirds vote.
Majority and Super-Majority Votes
In a democracy, decisions are made with a simple majority vote. A tie vote means the motion
fails. So in a five-member body, a vote of 3-2 passes the motion. A vote of 2-2 with one
abstention means the motion fails. If one member is absent or recused and the vote is 2-2, the
motion still fails.
All motions require a simple majority, but there are a few exceptions. The exceptions occur
when the body is taking an action that effectively cuts off the ability of a minority of the body to
take an action or discuss an item. These extraordinary motions require a two-thirds majority (a
super-majority) to pass:
Motion to limit debate. Whether a member says, “I move the previous question,” “I
move the question,” “I call for the question” or “I move to limit debate,” it all amounts to
an attempt to cut off the ability of the minority to discuss an item, and it requires a two-
thirds vote to pass.
Motion to close nominations. When choosing officers of the body, such as the chair,
nominations are in order either from a nominating committee or from the floor of the
body. A motion to close nominations effectively cuts off the right of the minority to
nominate officers, and it requires a two-thirds vote to pass.
Motion to object to the consideration of a question. Normally, such a motion is
unnecessary, because the objectionable item can be tabled or defeated straight up.
However, when members of a body do not even want an item on the agenda to be
considered, then such a motion is in order. It is not debatable, and it requires a two-thirds
vote to pass.
Motion to suspend the rules. This motion is debatable, but requires a two-thirds vote to
pass. If the body has its own rules of order, conduct or procedure, this motion allows the
body to suspend the rules for a particular purpose. For example, the body (a private club)
might have a rule prohibiting the attendance at meetings by non-club members. A
motion to suspend the rules would be in order to allow a non-club member to attend a
meeting of the club on a particular date or on a particular agenda item.
The Motion to Reconsider
There is a special and unique motion that requires a bit of explanation all by itself: the motion to
reconsider. A tenet of parliamentary procedure is finality. After vigorous discussion, debate and
a vote, there must be some closure to the issue. And so, after a vote is taken, the matter is
deemed closed, subject only to reopening if a proper motion to reconsider is made. The
standards for reconsideration are set forth in the City Code.
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Courtesy and Decorum
The rules of order are meant to create an atmosphere where the members of the body and the
members of the public can attend to business efficiently, fairly and with full participation. And
at the same time, it is up to the chair and the members of the body to maintain common courtesy
and decorum. Unless the setting is very informal, it is always best for only one person at a time
to have the floor, and it is always best for every speaker to be first recognized by the chair before
proceeding to speak.
The chair should always ensure that debate and discussion of an agenda item focus on the item
and the policy in question, not on the personalities of the members of the body. Debate on policy
is healthy; debate on personalities is not. The chair has the right to cut off discussion that is too
personal, too loud or too crude.
Debate and discussion should be focused, but free and open. In the interest of time, the chair
may, however, limit the time allotted to speakers, including members of the body. Can a
member of the body interrupt the speaker? The general rule is no. There are, however,
exceptions. A speaker may be interrupted for the following reasons:
Privilege. The proper interruption would be: “Point of privilege.” The chair would then
ask the interrupter to “state your point.” Appropriate points of privilege relate to
anything that would interfere with the normal comfort of the meeting. For example, the
room may be too hot or too cold, or a blowing fan might interfere with a person’s ability
to hear.
Order. The proper interruption would be: “Point of order.” Again, the chair would ask
the interrupter to “state your point.” Appropriate points of order relate to anything that
would not be considered appropriate conduct of the meeting; for example, if the chair
moved on to a vote on a motion that permits debate without allowing that discussion or
debate.
Appeal. If the chair makes a ruling that a member of the body disagrees with, that
member may appeal the ruling of the chair. If the motion is seconded and after debate, if
it passes by a simple majority vote, then the ruling of the chair is deemed reversed.
Call for orders of the day. This is simply another way of saying, “Let’s return to the
agenda.” If a member believes that the body has drifted from the agreed-upon agenda,
such a call may be made. It does not require a vote, and when the chair discovers that the
agenda has not been followed, the chair simply reminds the body to return to the agenda
item properly before them. If the chair fails to do so, the chair’s determination may be
appealed.
Withdraw a motion. During debate and discussion of a motion, the maker of the motion
on the floor, at any time, may interrupt a speaker to withdraw his or her motion from the
floor. The motion is immediately deemed withdrawn, although the chair may ask the
person who seconded the motion if he or she wishes to make the motion, and any other
member may make the motion if properly recognized.
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Special Notes About Public Input
The rules outlined here help make meetings very public-friendly. But in addition, and
particularly for the chair, it is wise to remember three special rules that apply to each agenda
item:
Rule One: Tell the public what the body will be doing.
Rule Two: Keep the public informed while the body is doing it.
Rule Three: When the body has acted, tell the public what the body did.
Public input is essential to a healthy democracy, and community participation in public meetings
is an important element of that input. The challenge for anyone chairing a public meeting is to
accommodate public input in a timely and time-sensitive way, while maintaining steady progress
through the agenda items. The rules presented here for conducting a meeting are offered as tools
for effective leadership and as a means of developing sound public policy.
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Janet Costa, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT:Commendation for Belal Aftab
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Commend Belal Aftab for his service on the Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission.
BACKGROUND:
Belal Aftab served as a City of Saratoga Traffic Safety Commissioner from January 1, 2018 to
December 13, 2022 and helped make recommendations on over 110 items for the Saratoga
community, improving the traffic safety and quality of life of his community members.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A -Commendation for Belal Aftab
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COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HONORING
BELAL AFTAB
WHEREAS, Belal Aftab served as a City of Saratoga Traffic Safety Commissioner from
January 1, 2018 to December 13, 2022 evaluated over 110 traffic safety concerns raised by the
Saratoga community, including assessment of conditions and development of recommendations
to resolve issues improve the quality of life of his fellow community members; and
WHEREAS,during his five years of volunteer service, Belal and the Traffic Safety
Commission approved many safety projects, including pedestrian improvements such as
enhanced crosswalks at various locations in the City, upgraded bike lanes on Allendale Avenue,
Big Basin Way, Herriman Avenue, and Saratoga Avenue, and other traffic calming improvements
such as speed humps and new stop signs; and
WHEREAS, Belal and the Traffic Safety Commission participated in community
engagement efforts and many meetings outside of the Commission’s regular meeting schedule to
gather input and develop the City’s Local Road Safety Plan, Safe Routes to School program, and
the Commission’s Speed Hump Policy; and
WHEREAS, Belal and the Traffic Safety Commission helped make bicycling safer in
Saratoga by approving the Saratoga Avenue Bike Lane Plan; and
WHEREAS, Belal served as the Traffic Safety Commission Chair in 2020 and 2022 and
the Vice Chair in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Belal brought to the Commission his many years as a Saratoga resident and
also his optimism, leadership experience, and a strong desire to improve traffic safety for all
community members in Saratoga;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does
hereby extend its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Belal Aftab for his dedicated service and
contributions to the City of Saratoga.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 21st day of
December 2022.
Kookie Fitzsimmons, Mayor
City of Saratoga
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Janet Costa, Executive Assistant
SUBJECT:Commendation for Rina Shah
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Commend Rina Shah for her service on the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission.
BACKGROUND:
Rina Shah was appointed to the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission on November 17,
2010 (partial term), December 17, 2014 and again on December 21, 2018. Rina is a dedicated and
hardworking member of the community, and her service and contributions are greatly appreciated
by the City Council, Heritage Preservation Commission, and City staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A -Commendation for Rina Shah
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COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HONORING
RINA SHAH
WHEREAS, Rina Shah was appointed to the City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission
on November 17, 2010 (partial term), December 17, 2014 and again on December 21, 2018; and
WHEREAS,during Rina’s term as a Heritage Preservation Commissioner, she and the other
Heritage Preservation Commissioners worked on adding several Heritage Trees to the Heritage Tree
Inventory and played a large role in adding several properties to the City of Saratoga Historic Resource
Inventory; and
WHEREAS, Rina was integral in the 2018/2019 Village Design Guidelines Update and in the
2019/2020 Heritage Orchard Master Plan Update; and
WHEREAS,Rina and the Heritage Preservation Commission created a program for Point of
Interest Markers for the City of Saratoga to bring greater awareness to Saratoga’s history, such as the
Theater of the Glade, Blossom Festival, Caledonia Paper Mill, the Ohlone Indians, Saratoga’s saloons, the
El Quito Olive Farm, Glen Una Ranch, Immigrating to California, and McCartysville; and
WHEREAS, Rina was an enthusiastic participant in Saratoga events such as the Blossom
Festival, Arbor Day, and the Historic Preservation Month, where she could assist in public outreach about
historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, Rina was Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission in 2016 and 2021 and
Vice Chair in 2020; and
WHEREAS,it is apparent to all who have worked with Rina that she is a dedicated and
hardworking member of the community, and her service and contributions are greatly appreciated by
the City Council, Heritage Preservation Commission, and City staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby
recognize Rina Shah for her many years of service and dedication to the City of Saratoga.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA this 21st day of December
2022.
Kookie Fitzsimmons,Mayor
City of Saratoga
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT:City Council Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Minutes for the December 7, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting and the December
13, 2022 City Council Special Meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Draft City Council Minutes for each Council Meeting are taken to the City Council to be reviewed
for accuracy and approval. Following City Council approval, minutes are retained for legislative
history and posted on the City of Saratoga website. The draft minutes are attached to this report
for Council review and approval.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A -Minutes for the December 7, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
Attachment B –Minutes for the December 13, 2022 City Council Special Meeting
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Walia called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Administrative Analyst explained the City Council meeting was conducted pursuant to State
law as amended by Assembly Bill 361, which allows the meeting to be conducted by
teleconference. The City Council has met all the applicable notice requirements and the public is
welcome to participate in person or by Zoom. Information on how the public can observe the
meeting and provide public comment was provided.
Due to technical issues, Mayor Walia requested a recess at this time.
Mayor Walia reconvened the meeting at 7:16 pm
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Mayor Tina Walia, Vice Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons, Council Members
Mary-Lynne Bernald, Rishi Kumar, Yan Zhao
ABSENT:None
ALSO PRESENT:James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio Assistant City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Nick Pegueros, Administrative Services Director
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Keith Weiner, Building Official
Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The Administrative Analystreported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on December
2, 2022.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individual spoke at this time:
Bill Dalton thanked the outgoing City Council Members for their service to the City.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Walia shared information about the Holiday Tree Lighting & Saratoga Loves Poetry
Contest Winners, Celebration of Light, City Council Reorganization, and Silicon Valley Clean
Energy Education Fund.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Manager stated the recommendation for Item No. 1.9 has changed from “Adopt the
Resolution” to “Take No Action.”
Council Member Bernald requested Item No. 1.5 be removed for separate discussion.
Mayor Walia invited public comment on the Consent Calendar except Item No. 1.5.
The following individual spoke at this time: David Anderson.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes for the November 16, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING.MOTION PASSED
BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO,
FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles:
11/8/22 Period 5; 11/16/22 Period 5; 11/22/22 Period 5.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT CHECK
REGISTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT
CYCLES:11/8/22 PERIOD 5; 11/16/22 PERIOD 5; 11/22/22 PERIOD 5. MOTION
PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO,
FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
1.3. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended October 31, 2022
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended October 31, 2022.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT
FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2022. MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL
ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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1.4. Reconsider and confirm findings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
Recommended Action:
Reconsider and confirm findings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 of the continued public
health officials’ recommendation to social distance and to therefore continue providing
members of City of Saratoga Brown Act bodies with the option to attend meetings by
teleconference.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO CONFIRM FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL 361 OF THE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS’
RECOMMENDATION TO SOCIAL DISTANCE AND TO THEREFORE
CONTINUE PROVIDING MEMBERS OF CITY OF SARATOGA BROWN ACT
BODIES WITH THE OPTION TO ATTEND MEETINGS BY TELECONFERENCE.
MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR,
ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
1.5. Update to Heritage Preservation Ordinance
Recommended Action:
Waive the second reading of the attached ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code,
Heritage Preservation, and finding the amendment to be exempt from environmental review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopt the attached ordinance.
Vice Mayor Fitzsimmons stated she needs to recuse herself from this item because she lives
on Heritage Lane and left the Council Chambers at this time.
Mayor Walia opened Public Comment.
The following individual spoke at this time: Chuck Page.
ORDINANCE 393
BERNALD MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE LANGUAGE TO INCLUDE
“SHALL BE MAILED WITH PROOF OF DELIVERY” (13-15.040) AND RE-
INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE, WAIVE THE FIRST READING AND DIRECT
STAFF TO BRING THE REVISED ORDINANCE TO THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
KUMAR/ZHAO MOVED TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING OF THE
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CITY CODE, HERITAGE
PRESERVATION, AND FINDING THE AMENDMENT TO BE EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.MOTION PASSED BY
VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, WALIA. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: FITZSIMMONS. ABSENT: NONE.
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1.6. Commercial and Recreational Vehicle Parking Restriction Ordinance
Recommended Action:
Waive the second reading of the attached ordinance amending the City Municipal Code and
finding the amendment to be exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopt the attached ordinance.
ORDINANCE 394
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING OF THE
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE
AMENDMENT TO BE EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES:
BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.7. Adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code with Local Modifications
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt the resolution making the findings regarding proposed modifications to the
referenced sections of the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) with Local
Modifications.
2. Waive the second reading of the attached ordinance adopting the 2022 California
Building Standards Code with local modifications finding the amendment to be exempt
from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
adopt the attached ordinance.
RESOLUTION 22-045
ORDINANCE 395
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION MAKING THE
FINDINGS REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE REFERENCED
SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CBSC) WITH
LOCAL MODIFICATIONS AND WAIVE THE SECOND READING OF THE
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE WITH LOCAL MODIFICATIONS FINDING THE AMENDMENT TO BE
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR,
ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
1.8. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related
supplemental reports as follows:
A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
B. SAS 112 Report (Internal Controls)
C. SAS 114 Report (Communication to Governance)
D. Single Audit Exemption
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FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2021-22 ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND RELATED
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), SAS 112 REPORT (INTERNAL CONTROLS), SAS
114 REPORT (COMMUNICATION TO GOVERNANCE), SINGLE AUDIT
EXEMPTION.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES:
BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.9. Budget Amendment – Allendale Landscape District LLA Zone 36
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution appropriating $4,500 from the LLA Zone 36 fund balance into the Fiscal
Year 2022/23 operating budget.
FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO TAKE NO ACTION. MOTION PASSED BY
VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS,
WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2.GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1. Review of Draft Responses to HCD Comments on the Housing Element
Recommended Action:
1. Review the proposed responses to comments from California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) on the Draft Housing Element.
2. Receive public comments.
3. Provide comments and direction to staff on responses and revisions to the Housing
Element for resubmittal to HCD.
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director presented the staff report.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Joanne, Vivek Tiwari, David Anderson, Anne
Johnson, Bill Reid, “som”, Brian Tran, Anthony Fisher, John Reagan, Priya Shastri
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED COMMENTS AND
DIRECT STAFF TO SEND THE PROPOSED COMMENTS TO HCD.MOTION
PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS,
WALIA. NOES: KUMAR. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2.2. Saratoga Village Parklets - Update
Recommended Action:
Accept Report and provide direction to Staff.
Macedonio Nunez, City Engineer presented the staff report.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Clyde Zaya, Chuck Page, Erin Delacroix
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FITZSIMMONS/BERNALD MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO EXPLORE OPTIONS
FOR PERMANENT OUTDOOR SEATING AND BRING BACK TO COUNCIL.
MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO,
FITZSIMMONS, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Tina Walia
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Board – stated the Board discussed term
renewals for Board Members Beverly Harada, Emily Lo, Phyllis Tung and Bob Himel which will
go to the Board of Trustees for approval.
Council Finance Committee – stated the Committee received the report and a presentation for the
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022; the
Capital Improvement Program development rough timeline and steps involved were presented.
KSAR Community Access TV Board – stated Station Manager Omar Perez has resigned effective
January 1, 2023 and stated equipment related to meeting recordings is being updated.
Vice Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons
Nothing to report.
Council Member Mary-Lynne Bernald
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Directors – stated she attended the
meeting in place of Council Member Kumar; stated proposals from two companies were submitted
for the RFP, one was deemed qualified and the contract will be awarded to West Valley Collection
& Recycling.
Council Member Rishi Kumar
Nothing to report.
Council Member Yan Zhao
Saratoga Ministerial Association – stated the Board discussed past and future events.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City Manager, on behalf of City Staff, thanked Council Members Bernald and Kumar for their
service to the City.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
BERNALD/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:10 P.M.
MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO,
FITZSIMMONS, WALIA: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
City of Saratoga
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MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Walia called the Special Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
The City Clerk explained the City Council meeting was conducted pursuant to State law as
amended by Assembly Bill 361, which allows the meeting to be conducted by teleconference. The
CityCouncilhasmetalltheapplicablenoticerequirementsandthepublicis welcometoparticipate
in person or by Zoom. Information on how the public can observe the meeting and provide public
comment was provided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Mayor Tina Walia, Vice Mayor Kookie Fitzsimmons, Council Members
Mary-Lynne Bernald, Rishi Kumar, Yan Zhao
ABSENT:None
ALSO PRESENT:James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio Assistant City Manager
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Nick Pegueros, Administrative Services Director
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on December 8, 2022.
AGENDA ITEMS
Declaration of the results for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held in the
City of Saratoga on November 8, 2022.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk provided the staff report for this item.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTION 22-046
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF
SARATOGA ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL
VOTE. AYES: BERNALD, KUMAR, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS, WALIA: NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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Recognition of Outgoing Council Members
Recommended Action:
Hear remarks from outgoing City Council Member Kumar and City Council Member
Bernald. Present commendation and gift recognizing their service.
Mayor Walia invited public comment for Council Member Kumar:
The following individuals spoke at this time: Howard Miller, Nai Hsueh, Stan Bogosian,
Lydia Kou, Liang Chow, Ray Froess
Mayor Walia invited public comment for Council Member Bernald:
The following individuals spoke at this time: Anna Eshoo, Howard Miller, Anjali Kausar,
Emily Lo, Lisa Oakley, Manny Cappello, Cynthia Chang, Cheryl Puland, Nai Hsueh,
Elizabeth Gibbons, Cindy McCormick, Renee Paquier, Bryan Mehechuk, Eugene Bernald,
Darlene Yaplee, Colleen Wagner, Tylor Taylor, Marcia Kaplan, Shozo Kagoshima, Charlotte
Sparacino, Razi Mohiuddin
Oath of Office for Newly Elected City Council Members
Recommended Action:
Direct the City Clerk, or her designee, to administer the Oath of Office to the newly Elected
City Council Members.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Elect Yan Zhao.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Elect Belal Aftab.
Undersheriff Ken Binder administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Elect Chuck
Page.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Howard Miller, Anjali Kausar, Javed Ellahie,
Hung Wei, J. R. Fruen, Gilbert Wong, Erin Delacroix, Cynthia Chang, Gary Smith, Emily
Lo, Elizabeth Gibbons, Bob Johnson, Reshma Hyder
Remarks from Newly Elected City Council Members
Recommended Action:
Hear remarks from newly Elected City Council Members
Recognition of Outgoing Mayor
Recommended Action:
Hear remarks from outgoing Mayor Tina Walia.
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Barbara Heninger, Stan Bogosian, Tsing Bardin,
Lakhinder Walia, Liz Gibbons, Javed Ellahie, Cynthia Chang
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Appointment of Mayor & Vice Mayor
Recommended Action:
Declare offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor to be vacant, accept nominations for the office of
Mayor, administer the Oath of Office to new Mayor, accept nominations for the office of
Vice Mayor, and administer the Oath of Office to new Vice Mayor.
The City Clerk declared the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor to be vacant, called for
nominations for the office of Mayor and invited public comment on this item.
No one requested to speak.
PAGE/ZHAO MOVED TO MOVED TO NOMINATE COUNCIL MEMBER
FITZSIMMONS FOR THE POSITION OF MAYOR.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL
ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO: NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
AFTAB/WALIA MOVED TO NOMINATE COUNCIL MEMBER ZHAO FOR THE
POSITION OF VICE MAYOR.MOTION PASSED BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE.
AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS: NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Anjali Kausar, Hung Wai, Erin Delacroix,
Javed Ellahie
ADJOURNMENT
PAGE/ZHAO MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:43 P.M.MOTION PASSED
BY VERBAL ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, ZHAO, FITZSIMMONS:
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
City of Saratoga
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Mayor Fitzsimmons & Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2022
Subject: Written Communications, Item 1.1
Following publication of the agenda packet for the December 21, 2022 City Council Regular
Meeting, written communications were submitted for Item 1.1. The communications are attached
to this memo.
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From:Britt Avrit
To:DL - Council
Cc:Crystal Bothelio
Subject:FW: Please correct 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes for Dec 7, 2020
Date:Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:50:03 AM
Hello Mayor Fitzsimmons and City Council Members,
Please see the email from Bill Dalton below; he requested I send his email to you.
I responded to him earlier this morning –
Hi Bill,
The minutes we prepare are brief, summary minutes and summarize your comments. If you’d
like I can provide your email to the City Council and include it as written communications
for the Minutes which will be included in the 12-21-2022 agenda record.
Thank you,
His original email will be included as Written Communications for Item 1.1 on tomorrow’s agenda.
Thank you,
Britt Avrit, MMC | City Clerk
City of Saratoga | City Manager’s Office
13777 Fruitvale Avenue | Saratoga, CA 95070
408.868.1294 | bavrit@saratoga.ca.us
Tell us how we did! Complete the City of Saratoga Customer Service Survey
From: Bill Dalton <dalton_bill@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 11:33 AM
To: Britt Avrit <bavrit@saratoga.ca.us>
Cc: Bill Dalton <dalton_bill@yahoo.com>
Subject: Please correct 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes for Dec 7, 2020
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when
opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.
Hi Britt,
Please update this part of the minutes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Mayor Walia invited public comment.
The following individual spoke at this time:
Bill Dalton thanked the outgoing City Council Members for their service to the City.
I actually congratulated Yan, Belal, and Yan, wished the new council well, and thanked Rishi,
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and Mary-Lynne.
Thank you,
Bill Dalton
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services - Finance
PREPARED BY: Vivian Lu, Accounting Technician
SUBJECT: Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles:
11/29/22 Period 5; 12/1/22 Period 6; 12/5/22 Period 6.
BACKGROUND:
The information listed below provides detail for City check runs. Checks issued for $20,000 or greater are
listed separately as well as any checks that were voided during the time period. Fund information, by check
run, is also provided in this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - 11/29/22 Check Register in the ‘A/P Checks by Period and Year’ report format
Attachment B – 12/1/22 Check Register in the ‘A/P Checks by Period and Year’ report format
Attachment C – 12/5/22 Check Register in the ‘A/P Checks by Period and Year’ report format
REPORT SUMMARY:
Attached are Check Registers for:
Date
Ending
Check #
11/29/2022 146403 146433 31 138,614.69 11/29/2022 11/22/2022 146402
12/1/2022 146434 146436 3 1,676,690.34 12/1/2022 11/29/2022 146433
12/5/2022 146437 146479 43 267,605.10 12/5/2022 12/1/2022 146436
Accounts Payable checks issued for $20,000 or greater:
Date Check #Dept. Amount
11/29/2022 146413 Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc
CIP Admin Project Fund PW Project Review/Analysis 26,930.00
11/29/2022 146429 Villalobos & Associates CIP Street Project Fund PW Austin Way Repairs 24,950.00
12/1/2022 146435 O'Grady Paving, Inc CIP Street Project Fund PW 2022 Pavement Management 1,676,400.34
12/5/2022 146454 Health Education Services Building FFE Replacement FAC Facilities Supplies 20,920.71
12/5/2022 146467 Ryan Loh General Fund Various CDD Deposit Refund 95,478.53
12/5/2022 146469 Sandis Civil Engineer ARPA/SLFRF Fund PW Citywide Storm Drain 35,474.78
Accounts Payable checks voided during this time period:
AP Date Check #Amount
12/01/2022 145574 Bothelio, Crystal Lost, never received 135.58
12/02/2022 146292 Nwestco LLC Lost, never received 668.45
12/02/2022 146305 The Fruitguys Lost, never received 79.00
12/02/2022 146311 Wiline Networks Inc Lost, never r eceived 1,402.52 Reissued/Separate Checks
Reissued/Separate Checks
Reissued/Separate Checks
Reissued/Separate Checks
Accounts Payable
Fund Purpose
StatusReason Issued to
Issued to
Prior Check Register
Checks
ReleasedTotal Checks Amount
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable
Ending Check #
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Check #Type of Checks Date
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department
PREPARED BY: Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Agreement with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. for
preparation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and General Plan
Amendment Environmental Impact Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Urban Planning
Partners, Inc. (UPP) to increase the amount not to exceed by $65,000 (from $481,981to $546,981)
for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact
Report.
BACKGROUND:
In June 2021, City Council awarded a contract to UPP to prepare the 2023-2031 Housing Element
Update and General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report in the amount of $481,981.
Due to unanticipated level of efforts including data gathering and analysis of housing needs, sites
inventory, and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), additional funds is required to
complete the project. Details of the contract modification request is included in Attachment A.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total not to exceed amount of the agreement, including this amendment, is $546,981. The
Housing Element Update project is being funded by the General Plan Update Capital Improvement
Project and also includes the Local Early Action Planning and Regional Early Action Planning
grants received from the State in the amount of $182,170.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. UPP Proposed Contract Amendment
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✔A-1 Contract dated 5/19/21
2023-2031 Housing Element Update
Lynette Dias
President/ Principal
11/30/22
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EXHIBIT A-1
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P ROPOSAL FOR S ERVICES
C ITY OF S ARATOGA
2022-2030 H OUSING E LEMENT U PDATE
Submitted to:
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
April 23, 2021
Exhibit A-1
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P ROPOSAL FOR S ERVICES
C ITY OF S ARATOGA
2022-2030 H OUSING E LEMENT U PDATE
Submitted to:
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
April 23, 2021
Prepared by:
Urban Planning Partners, Inc.
388 17th Street, Suite 230
Oakland, CA 94612
510.251.8210
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April 23, 2021
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Re: Response to City of Saratoga Request for Proposals, 2022-2030 Housing Element Update
Dear Debbie:
Urban Planning Partners, Inc. is pleased to submit the attached Proposal for Services for the City of
Saratoga Housing Element Update. Our team brings a 360-degree perspective to housing. Project
Director Curtis Banks, AICP and Technical Project Advisor Leslie Carmichael, AICP each have over
30 years of experience completing Housing Elements and their associated implementation programs.
We are working in tandem to complete the Town of Paradise Housing Element and were just selected to
complete the City of Antioch Housing Element as well. Both of these projects further our experience and
familiarity with the State’s requirements and associated deadlines. From extensive contract planning
and long-range planning work, we have an understanding of what good policy looks like on both
sides of the counter. Our core team includes a combination of thinkers and doers with complementary
styles that will get the Housing Element done effectively and efficiently.
The Urban Planning Partners team for the City of Saratoga Housing Element will include: Curtis Banks,
Principal Planner, as Project Director for the overall project and leading the Housing Element update;
Carla Violet, Senior Planner, as Project Manager will collaborate with Curtis on the Housing Element
update, overseeing day-to-day coordination, and managing preparation of the CEQA document; Leslie
Carmichael, AICP as Technical Advisor bringing with her decades of experience and expertise related to
Housing Elements; and Lynette Dias, President, as Project Advisor who brings extensive experience
and big ideas. This core team will be joined by technical experts in transportation, water, noise, and air
quality to ensure the sites inventory meets all State requirements and that potential environmental
impacts are adequately analyzed and addressed.
We regularly hear from our clients that they can count on us for honesty and practical guidance and that
we get the job done. Our team will work collaboratively with the City and facilitate decision-making. We
are selective about the clients that we take on and believe that this assignment in Saratoga fits our
portfolio. We look forward to working in the City of Saratoga.
Sincerely,
URBAN PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Curtis Banks Carla Violet,
Project Director Project Manager
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION & PROJECT UNDERSTANDING ..................................................................... 1
Figure 1 Organization Chart ................................................................................................... 4
2. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................ 7
3. APPROACH & SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................................................ 15
4. TIMELINE ................................................................................................................................ 27
Table 1 Proposed Timeline ................................................................................................... 27
6. ESTIMATED FEE .................................................................................................................... 29
Table 2 Preliminary Fee Estimate ......................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX
Resumes
Urban Planning Partners, Inc.
Baseline Environmental Consulting
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Sherwood Design Engineers
Cogstone Resource Management, Inc.
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1. I NTRODUCTION & P ROJECT U NDERSTANDING
Urban Planning Partners, Inc. (Urban Planning Partners) is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of
Saratoga to partner with City staff to prepare the 2022-2030 Housing Element update; assist with
finalizing updates to the Land Use, Circulation, and Open Space and Conservation Elements of the
General Plan; and prepare the CEQA document for this work. This section describes our understanding of
the project, introduces our team, and highlights our key strengths. Qualifications for Urban Planning
Partners, including references, are provided in Section 2 and our recommended scope of work, timeline,
and estimated fee for preparing the Housing Element and associated documents are provided in Sections
3, 4, and 5, respectively.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Saratoga’s illustrative Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is 1,712 units, compared to 439 units in
RHNA 5, which is a 390 percent increase from its last Housing Element cycle allocation. In addition to this
substantially higher RHNA, the region is implementing new provisions of Housing Element Law in this 6th
cycle, including the following:
Responsibility to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) through the selection of sites and
creation of programs (AB 686, 2018).
Revisions to the site inventory analysis, including stronger justifications when nonvacant sites
are relied upon for the RHNA, particularly for lower income housing; implementation of by-right
zoning on sites that were included in a previous element; and further analysis of sites that are less
than 0.5 acres or greater than 10 acres (AB 1397, 2017).
Requirement to use a format established by HCD for the inventory of sites (SB 6, 2019).
Obligation to explain compliance with the Surplus Land Act for publicly owned parcels included
in the sites inventory (AB 1486, 2019).
No Net Loss Law, which means maintaining adequate sites to accommodate the unmet RHNA by
each income category at all times throughout the planning period (SB 166, 2017).
Given these new requirements and the magnitude of the RHNA anticipated for this cycle, the Housing
Element update will be challenging. The City is seeking a consultant to assist City staff with preparing the
2022-2030 6th Cycle Housing Element that is compliant with State law and the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and meets the HCD deadline for adoption by January 2023 and complete the General
Plan 2040 update to be aligned with the Housing Element. In addition to the technical knowledge
required to fulfil all these tasks, we understand the City needs a strong project manager who can work
collaboratively with City staff and management.
A significant challenge for this effort will entail how the City will comply with RHNA numbers in the site
inventory while maintaining the predominately small-town residential character of Saratoga that is
highly valued by its residents. Urban Planning Partners is highly skilled at working on complex,
controversial, and politically challenging projects requiring a proactive project management approach
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and working with an active and engaged citizenry.
Another important component of this work is to
work closely with staff throughout the project
timeline, including exploration of various
approaches, analysis, engagement with the
Planning Commission and City Council, and
coordination with HCD to help ensure ultimate
certification of the updated element. We regularly
work as an extension of City staff and work
collaboratively with them to achieve approval and implementation of policies. Our project managers are
also adept at internal and external communication, such as leading successful team meetings and giving
public presentations at public hearings.
It is understood that City staff will provide a comprehensive set of desired changes to the previous
Housing Element that will be used to inform the 6th Cycle Housing Element. ABAG’s Regional Housing
Technical Assistance Program will also provide jurisdiction-specific and county-level narratives can be
incorporated into the document, including a “data package” to support the required demographic and
housing needs analysis for the Housing Element. ABAG/MTC will also be providing additional resources
made available to local jurisdictions for the 6th Cycle updates through the Regional Early Assistance
Program (REAP) program, including the Housing Element Site Selection (HESS) Tool, webinars, and
office hours with HCD. The scope and budget reflect the cost savings and efficiencies provided by these
resources.
The project also includes working with City staff to update the City’s General Plan Land Use, Circulation,
and Open Space and Conservation Elements that may need to be amended to be consistent with the
2022-2030 Housing Element. The City began updating these elements in 2018. However, due to the
substantial increase in the number of housing units that Saratoga will be required to plan for in the RHNA
6, the schedule of the General Plan 2040 update was revised to align with the Housing Element. This
work will entail incorporating the previous work with the Housing Element, so it appears as a cohesive
document.
KEY OUTCOMES
Based on our review of the Request for Proposals, discussions with City staff, and review of other
planning policy documents, we believe that a successful Housing Element update would result in the
following outcomes:
The 2022-2030 Housing Element is consistent with State law (including AB 1397 and AB 686) and
is approved by the City and certified by HCD by the end of January 2023.
Community leaders, residents, businesses, and other community members see their input in the
Housing Element.
The Housing Element establishes a path forward to achieve the City’s RHNA allocation, including
rezoning and strategies to support a mix of incomes and broad range of housing choices.
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The City’s General Plan Land Use, Circulation, and Open Space and Conservation Elements are
aligned with the 2022-2030 Housing Element.
Technical assistance materials and close collaboration with City staff are leveraged to achieve an
efficient and effective process.
An EIR is certified to include the Land Use, Circulation, Open Space and Conservation, and Safety
Elements along with the Housing Element that will streamline the CEQA process and make
progress towards implementing the Housing Element and General Plan policies.
OUR APPROACH
Our unique perspective, team makeup, and values will guide our approach, as outlined below.
Working Smarter. Urban Planning Partners has been attending the ABAG Housing Element
Technical Assistance webinars and will utilize all materials and resources that are produced
through the Regional Early Action Grant (REAP) funding, including outreach materials, data
packets, and the Housing Element Site Selection (HESS) tool. We will also consult HCD’s library of
material, including forthcoming guidance on AFFH, to gain efficiencies and avoid missteps.
Seasoned Veterans and New Ideas. Changes to Housing Element Law means that old
approaches are no longer sufficient alone, and as a result, Housing Elements have become much
more all-encompassing than they used to be. Our core team includes a combination of thinkers
and doers with complementary styles that will get the Housing Element done in time. Project
Director Curtis Banks, AICP has completed Housing Elements and their implementing actions for
several housing element cycles. Project Manager Carla Violet brings her extensive experience
managing a wide range of environmental and long-range planning efforts, effortlessly working
both with and as an extension of City staff across jurisdictions. Our planning team will be joined
by technical experts in transportation, water, wildfire, noise, along with other technical
environmental topics to ensure the sites inventory meets all State requirements and that
potential environmental impacts are adequately analyzed and addressed. Leslie Carmichael will
serve as a Technical Advisor on this project to provide added Housing Element experience to our
team.
Collaboration with HCD. Our approach will be to consult with HCD early and often. Our staff
have long-standing relationships with Paul McDougall, and we will attend HCD office hours to
ensure issues are identified early. Urban Planning Partners will also prioritize building a
relationship with HCD’s Santa Clara County representative, Irvin Saldana. Curtis will be directing
this collaboration.
Parallel Paths. To the extent feasible, we will also work on parallel paths to allow CEQA to
continue in tandem with the Housing Element update. We will mark out critical path items and
make sure community engagement opportunities can inform multiple prongs of the project as
appropriate.
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PROJECT TEAM SUMMARY
As prime consultant, Urban Planning Partners would manage the contract for the Housing Element, be
responsible for the accuracy and quality of all technical documentation and represent the team at all
public hearings. We have assembled the following well-qualified team to prepare the City of Saratoga
Housing Element Update:
Urban Planning Partners, Inc.: Prime Consultant, Project Management, Housing Element and
General Plan 2040 Update, and CEQA.
Baseline Environmental Consulting: Air Quality, Noise and Vibration, Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality
and Wildfire.
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.: Transportation Impact Analysis.
Sherwood Design Engineers: Water Capacity Analysis.
Cogstone Resource Management, Inc.: Cultural Resources Analysis.
The organization chart in Figure 1 illustrates our team’s composition.
FIGURE 1 ORGANIZATION CHART
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OUR KEY STRENGTHS
We believe that Urban Planning Partners’ team key strengths, as follows, will lead to cost-efficient, high
quality, and legally defensible products:
Housing Element Experience. Curtis Banks, AICP has over 30 years of experience in the public sector
across the Bay Area and has made housing a focus of his career. Curtis, serving as the Community
Development Director for Foster City at that time, oversaw the 5th Housing Element Cycle and
facilitated discussion and negotiations with HCD. Since the adoption of the Housing Element in 2015,
Foster City has issued permits for 638 housing units with another 92 now in plan check. Urban
Planning Partners continues to implement the Foster City Housing Element, including management
of an Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Combining District that provides different incentives for
affordable housing and creation of objective standards for multi-family housing. He also participated
in 21 Elements, which is a subregional collaborative that brought together all the jurisdictions in San
Mateo County jointly work on housing issues. Curtis also previously prepared elements for the Cities
of Morgan Hill and Mountain View and is currently leading the Urban Planning Partners’ team
preparing the City of Antioch Housing Element. Technical Advisor Leslie Carmichael, AICP also has
over 30 years of experience in the public sector and has made housing a focus of her career. Leslie
managed preparation of Foster City’s Housing Element updates in 2001, 2010, and 2015.
360 Degree Perspective. We know that housing does not begin and end with Housing Elements. In
addition to planning for housing, Urban Planning Partners understands and is active in the entire
process of housing development on both sides of the counter. Our housing work includes:
o Leading development teams in identifying an entitlement strategy and preparing and submitting
development applications.
o Hosting community outreach events for contentious housing projects.
o Writing zoning code amendments and ordinances, interpreting regulations, and approving
projects at the counter as contract planners.
o Providing environmental review services in accordance with State and national regulations.
o Working with jurisdictions to identify and implement process and policy changes to accelerate
housing production.
o Collaborating with the region to share best practices and lessons learned.
Despite all the upfront planning for housing that is done, we see what projects go through after a
Housing Element is adopted and know where there are opportunities to streamline and improve the
permitting process. Our holistic housing perspective will be invaluable when it comes to creating a
strategy for the Housing Element update and we are excited to realize housing streamlining
opportunities in Saratoga.
Preparing Defensible EIRs. Urban Planning Partners’ staff has an established record of preparing
defensible CEQA documents. We have worked on over 250 CEQA documents, many of which have
been the subject of significant controversy and threatened litigation. However, in most controversial
situations, we have been successful in preparing a document that provides a comprehensive and
objective analysis of each area of controversy that allows the debate to focus on the project merits
rather than the legal adequacy of the CEQA document or process.
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Senior Staff Involvement. Urban Planning Partners is committed to having senior staff closely
involved in projects daily. Lynette Dias, President, who began her professional planning career as a
Planner in the City of Saratoga, will provide high level strategy on this project while Curtis Banks,
Principal Planner, will serve as Project Director. We work collaboratively within our team on every
project, assigning both junior and senior staff to any given scope of work. This means the Principal or
Manager will be involved on a regular basis with weekly check-ins and day-to-day availability to
provide guidance and strategy throughout the project as well as quality assurance.
Commitment to Schedules and Budgets. Urban Planning Partners is known for our commitment to
project schedules and budgets. We seek to initiate each project with a clear understanding of the
realistic dates for key milestones on the critical path for completing the project. We are diligent
about managing our projects to ensure that schedules are met. We prepare weekly staff labor
allocations and quarterly projections to ensure our efforts align with our budgets. By leading the
Planning and CEQA review in-house, the Urban Planning Partners’ team will further streamline this
project budget. Whenever possible, we provide advanced notice to reviewers on receipt of a product
for review and we facilitate the process by remaining in communication with them during the
revision period.
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2. Q UALIFICATIONS & E XPERIENCE
This section highlights Urban Planning Partners’ relevant experience for preparing the City of Saratoga
Housing Element Update. It begins with a brief firm description and key staff qualifications followed by
relevant projects and references for Urban Planning Partners.
URBAN PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Urban Planning Partners is a land use planning firm that was established in 2009. We are a small
(15 person staff) firm located in Downtown Oakland and 100-percent woman-owned.
The firm is led by Lynette Dias, Urban Planning Partners’ Founder and President. Lynette has over
25 years of urban and environmental planning experience. She began her career in the public sector in
northern and southern California cities, including her first professional planning role as a Planner for the
City of Saratoga. She later transitioned into consulting, where she spent the majority of her career
working for public agencies and private developers throughout California.
OUR MISSION AND VALUES
Our mission is to help create better places in partnership with our clients and the communities in which
we work. Our core values are:
We care. We have called the Bay Area home since our founding and love playing a part in shaping
some of our favorite places. We take on projects that stir something in us, and it shows.
We collaborate. Projects are stronger when the development process is collaborative. Whether
it’s working with one another, our subconsultants, or our clients, we believe in joining forces.
We reach. The potential for what we can do, not relying on what we’ve always done, is what
motivates us. Reaching up and preaching out keeps our work innovative, our team engaged, and
our approach inclusive.
We are real. We pride ourselves on telling it like it is. Our clients can count on us for honest,
practical guidance.
Our key services include planning policy, development services, community engagement, environmental
review, contract planning, and grant writing. Trust, objectivity, and insight are the foundations of our
work. Our dedication, strong communication skills, and diverse range of experience enable successful
partnerships with our clients. We collaborate with our clients and the communities in which we work to
achieve approval and implementation of policies and projects that better urban environments.
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KEY STAFF
The Urban Planning Partners team for City of Saratoga Housing Element Update will be directed by
Curtis Banks, Principal Planner, and managed in collaboration with Carla Violet, Senior Planner. Curtis
will oversee the overall project and direct the Housing Element update work with assistance from Carla.
Carla will manage project coordination and the CEQA work. Lynette will assist with high level strategy
and provide her knowledge of Saratoga while Leslie will assist with her current and past knowledge of
housing element updates.
Curtis and Carla have experience working together in a similar capacity when Curtis oversaw Carla’s work
as a contract planner for the City of Foster City while he served as Community Development Director.
She managed the entitlements and EIR for the Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Centre Project and the EIR
for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvement Project. They’ve enjoyed a great working
relationship ever since! Brief professional biographies for Lynette, Curtis, Carla, and Leslie are provided
below, with full resumes provided in Appendix A.
Curtis Banks, Principal Planner/Silicon Valley Director, Project Director. Curtis has over 30 years of
experience in planning and community development, including affordable housing, building, and code
enforcement. Curtis has managed a wide variety of residential and nonresidential projects, coordinating
all facets of the project from the beginning of the planning and environmental review process through
construction. Curtis also has experience preparing and overseeing long-range planning efforts, including
General Plan updates, Downtown Development Plan updates, and Neighborhood Plans. Curtis has a
good working relationship with the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD)’s Housing Element compliance team, as he had extensive discussions with HCD staff to achieve
compliance for the Foster City Housing Element in 2015 and worked on the 2009 Element. He joined
Urban Planning Partners after retiring as the Community Development Director in Foster City and is
excited to assist cities in his new role, utilizing his experience and passion for planning to help create
better places.
Carla Violet, Senior Planner, Project Manager. Carla has 10 years of experience in land use planning
and environmental review consulting services. She has managed CEQA documents, ranging from
streamlined CEQA exemptions to EIRs with a focus on mixed-use, infill development projects near transit
stations. Carla has also served as a contract planner for the cities of El Cerrito, Union City, Foster City,
Berkeley, and Novato. Carla is currently Union City’s contract planner managing the Station East
Residential and Mixed-Use Project EIR and entitlements near the Union City BART Station which
proposes the development of up to approximately 1.8 million square feet, 974 new residential units, and
30,800 square feet of commercial space. She is also managing the California College of the Arts (CCA)
Oakland Campus Redevelopment Project EIR. The CCA project proposes redevelopment of a 4.2-acre
campus with 462 residential units across two residential buildings, office space, and 1.54 acres of public
open space, as well as the renovation and relocation of existing historic buildings.
Her recently completed project include the Eastline at 2100 Telegraph Avenue Project EIR, the
redevelopment of a 3-acre site in downtown Oakland. The EIR analyzed several mixed-use scenarios, the
largest of which was up to 2.8 million square feet of office. She also served as Deputy Project Manager
for the new Irvington BART Station Site Plan and Area Plan for the City of Fremont and BART. Carla is
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skilled at managing large subconsultant teams and navigating complex projects with expedited timelines
that require managing the CEQA review and planning processes on parallel paths in close collaboration
with City staff.
Leslie Carmichael, Principal Planner, Technical Advisor. Leslie has an extensive background in planning
and redevelopment, including more than 30 years in the public sector. Her experience includes general
plan elements (including housing and safety elements), affordable housing strategies and management,
zoning code updates, architectural guidelines, review of complex projects, preparation of environmental
documents, agenda management, public counter supervision, redevelopment agency administration,
and much more.
Among her public sector experiences, Leslie managed preparation of Foster City’s Housing Element
updates in 2001, 2010, and 2015 including assessment of needs, public outreach, site analysis, and
development of policies and implementation measures. Leslie prepared municipal code amendments to
implement various aspects of the Foster City Housing Element, including reasonable accommodation,
tenant anti-discrimination based on source of income, emergency shelters, and density bonus. Leslie was
also responsible for coordinating input across multiple departments to update Foster City’s Standard
Conditions of Approval, and managed consultant work to prepare and adopt a commercial linkage fee.
Lynette Dias, President, Project Advisor. Lynette has over 25 years of planning experience working for
both public agencies and private landowners and developers and has served as a city contract planner
and project manager for many significant public/private partnership development projects. As a result,
Lynette is recognized for her solid understanding of both the public and private sides of the development
processes, her strengths in working on complex and controversial projects, preparing comprehensive yet
easy to understand documents, effectively presenting complex projects and findings to a diverse
audience, and identifying and solving project challenges.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Projects that demonstrate the breadth and depth of our qualifications to prepare the Housing Element
update for the City of Saratoga are highlighted below. We encourage you to contact our references to
hear their experience with Urban Planning Partners’ commitment to communication and client service.
HOUSING ELEMENT PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
As former Community Development Director for Foster City, Curtis Banks oversaw the Planning/Code
Enforcement Division, Building Inspection Division, and Administration and was responsible for the City's
affordable housing programs and preparation and administration of the department budget preparation.
Some highlights of Curtis’ accomplishments at Foster City include:
Overseeing the preparation of the Housing Element in 2015 including developing policies and
identifying sites, facilitating discussion and negotiations with the HCD, and giving presentations
to the Planning Commission and City Council.
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Participating in 21 Elements, which is a
subregional collaborative that brought
together all the jurisdictions in San
Mateo County jointly work on housing
issues.
Overseeing implementation of Housing
Element policies to achieve compliance
with State law.
Identifying sites for the affordable
housing overlay zones using existing underdeveloped sites or sites ripe for redevelopment.
Additionally, since 1987, Leslie Carmichael has worked extensively in Foster City, with focus around
housing policy and implementation. Leslie’s involvement in Foster City’s Housing Elements include:
Managing preparation of the City’s current 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Managing preparation of Housing Element updates in 2001, 2010, and 2015, including assessment
of needs, public outreach, site analysis, and development of policies and implementation
measures.
Preparing municipal code amendments to implement the Housing Element, including reasonable
accommodation, tenant anti-discrimination based on source of income, emergency shelters, and
State and local density bonuses.
Client Contact:
Marlene Subhashini, Community Development Director
City of Foster City
610 Foster City Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 286-3239
msubhashini@fostercity.org
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
In order to provide the capacity for Foster City’s
RHNA, the City’s Housing Element includes an
Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Combining
District to encourage the production of
additional housing units, including affordable
units, and to rezone selected sites with the
AHO to encourage redevelopment of existing,
older apartments with additional housing that
is sensitive to the neighborhood and
surrounding development. Leslie Carmichael
oversees this program, including the creation
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of the zoning regulations, outreach to property owners, and bringing the new regulations and zoning
map changes through the approval process. The AHO District provides different incentives than the
existing density bonus regulations, including the ability to combine incentives from more than one
income category and to achieve an increased density higher than the 35 percent maximum increase
allowed under density bonus law.
Client Contact:
Marlene Subhashini, Community Development Director
City of Foster City
610 Foster City Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 286-3239
msubhashini@fostercity.org
IRVINGTON BART STATION SITE PLAN, STATION AREA PLAN, AND EIR
BART AND THE CITY OF FREMONT
Urban Planning Partners led a team of
consultants on the development of a Station
Site Plan and Station Area Plan for the new
Irvington BART Station. Working with a large
team and two different clients on a controversial
project required a proactive project
management approach and robust community
outreach. Because the Irvington BART Station
Project has had a long and complicated history
since its original approval in 2003, clear and
robust messaging was essential to gather
community input, gain support for the project,
and correct misinformation.
Leading the development of the Station Area
Plan, Urban Planning Partners worked with
Urban Field Studio to guide future development
in the area surrounding Irvington Station and
stitch the new station into the existing community. We prioritized crafting a Station Area Plan that is
useful and easily readable for planners and developers and that includes objective development
standards. Lynette Dias was the Project Manager and Carla Violet served as the Deputy Project Manager.
Completion of this project has achieved the City of Fremont’s longstanding vision of a transit-oriented,
active area, strategically integrated with the future Irvington BART Station; consistent with the City’s
2011 General Plan and Irvington Community Plan goals.
Client Contact:
Kristie Wheeler, Assistant Community Development Director
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City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-6610
kristie.wheeler@dublin.ca.gov
2100 TELEGRAPH – EASTLINE PROJECT EIR AND ENTITLEMENTS
CITY OF OAKLAND, LANE PARTNERS, AND STRATEGIC URBAN DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (SUDA)
The Eastline project, which includes the redevelopment of an
approximately 3-acre site covering a full city block with up to
2.8 million square feet was approved by the City of Oakland in
2018. This project represents a unique opportunity to
strengthen and revitalize the urban fabric of Downtown and the
Uptown District, improve public safety, and activate the
connection between Broadway and Telegraph Avenue.
The project included a Planned Unit Development/Preliminary
Development Plan (PUD/PDP) that guided and regulated
redevelopment of this site immediately adjacent to the 19th
Street BART station. The PUD/PDP included four illustrative
development scenarios are programmed in the PUD/PDP: a
maximum residential scenario, a maximum office scenario, an
office and residential scenario, and an all-office scenario.
Some of the challenges included: on- and off-site historic
resources, BART tunnels directly beneath the project site, public and private ownership of the site, the
proposed scale and height (over 900 feet), traffic generated by the project in a congested downtown
area, shade and shadow resulting from the project, existing public parking on the site, and the desired
flexibility in the approval to allow the project to be flexible to market demands given a tenant was not yet
secured.
Urban Planning Partners, with Lynette Dias as Principal-in-Charge and Carla Violet as Project Manager,
worked closely with both the City of Oakland and the project applicants in preparing a comprehensive
EIR to evaluate this project and its multiple development scenarios.
In addition to management of the EIR, their work on the entitlements process included overseeing the
performance deadlines for the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) between the applicant and the
City.
Client Contact:
Pete Vollmann, Planner IV
City of Oakland
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
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(510) 238-6167
pvollmann@oaklandnet.com
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT INITIATIVE
CITY OF OAKLAND AND METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC)/ASSOCIATION
OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS (ABAG)
Urban Planning Partners is leading an Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) Initiative to update the City of
Oakland’s ADU policies, procedures, and practices
and remove barriers to ADU construction. The ADU
Initiative is among several strategies to increase
affordable housing stock for renters while protecting
current residents from displacement and ensuring
that Oakland’s housing policies are racially and
economically equitable.
As the lead consultant for this project, Urban
Planning Partners is developing strategies to achieve
these goals supported by robust research, policy analysis, and community engagement. We have
finished the research stage of the project, which included reviewing existing literature, collecting and
analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from stakeholder engagement, and performing a regulatory
review and geospatial analyses. Based on our findings, Urban Planning Partners worked with the City to
identify and prioritize solutions that will best fit Oakland’s unique needs and have the most impact. We
are now starting the solutions implementation process, which includes establishing a pre-approved plan
program, developing short ADU and landlord guides for homeowners, and revising the City’s property
line survey requirements for ADU applications. Following solutions implementation, we will initiate a
public campaign to inform homeowners of the new tools available to help them develop ADUs.
We have applied an equity lens to the project with the goal that the ADU policies and practices we
implement will reduce racial disparities. In the research stage, we partnered with service providers,
community leaders, and organizations to learn from homeowners of color and low- and moderate-
income homeowners. The project clients have been thrilled with our equity-driven analyses and have
even shared our work as an example with the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD).
Client Contact:
Ada Chan, Regional Planner
MTC/ABAG
375 Beale Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 820-7958
achan@bayareametro.gov
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ALAMEDA POINT MAIN STREET NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY OF ALAMEDA
Urban Planning Partners, teaming with
Cultivate Studio, prepared a Specific Plan for
the Main Street Neighborhood of Alameda
Point for the City of Alameda.
Alameda Point has a rich history due to its
legacy as a former Naval Air Station (NAS) site;
the Main Street Neighborhood embodies this
historic quality and also has a unique location in
the most southeasterly area of Alameda Point,
just adjacent to the existing City streets and residential neighborhoods of Alameda. Crafting a Specific
Plan that delivers a pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented, mixed-use neighborhood consistent with the
goals and expectations of the City of Alameda was critical to “stitching” this historic neighborhood into
the balance of the City and the larger Alameda Point community.
Urban Planning Partners and Cultivate leveraged 20 years of planning work and community input
collected from Alameda residents, City staff, and local stakeholders into a Specific Plan that implements
their collective vision. We helped to prepare an outreach and marketing strategy that included four
primary elements: kick off meeting, stakeholder interviewers, open-house, and internet participation.
Key planning policy issues considered as part of this effort included: (1) translating the community’s
agreed upon vision into specific policies and implementation measures, (2) providing necessary policy
guidance and implementation measures for the future development of the area, (3) ensuring the existing
supportive housing had the necessary policy and implementation framework to secure its long term
viability within the neighborhood, and (4) maintaining and protecting those portions of the NAS
Alameda Historic District within the neighborhood with specific policy guidance that is consistent with
the City’s previous historic work. Lynette Dias served as Principal-in-Charge and Carla Violet served as
Project Manager.
Client Contact:
Michelle Giles, Base Reuse Manager
City Hall West
950 West Mall Square
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 747-7449
mgiles@alamedaca.gov
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3. A PPROACH & S COPE OF W ORK
This section outlines Urban Planning Partners’ recommended approach and scope of work for preparing
the Housing Element and General Plan Update for the City of Saratoga. Urban Planning Partners will lead
the environmental review process, including defining the project for purposes of CEQA, conducting the
necessary analysis, preparing the appropriate CEQA document and associated notices, and then
publishing and distributing.
SCOPE OF WORK
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
Urban Planning Partners will undertake a variety of general management tasks throughout the Housing
Element update process, including schedule management, coordination with subconsultants, quality
assurance for all work conducted in-house and by subconsultants, and coordination with HCD. Urban
Planning Partners will provide direction to all team members to ensure an internally consistent, coherent
document. Carla Violet, Project Manager, will serve as the primary point of contact and ensure effective
coordination through various strategies including but not limited to:
Assigning a dedicated meeting notetaker.
Sending action items after each meeting.
Establishing regular check-ins/standing meetings to coordinate across the consultant team.
Providing concise, regular updates to City staff as desired.
Completing clear projections and allocations of work for all staff to ensure project deadlines are
met or exceeded in a timely manner in conjunction with other project work.
Overseeing a thorough quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) process including senior
level review on all deliverables.
Project Director Curtis Banks will serve as point of contact with HCD, communicating early and often
with the Santa Clara County representative as well as with Paul McDougall, HCD Manager. Curtis and
Carla will attend HCD office hours and ABAG Webinar Series on an as-needed basis to keep up to date on
key checkpoints for the Housing Element process and stay on track to meet all state requirements and
deadlines.
In order to ensure collaboration between City staff and the consultant team, Urban Planning Partners has
assumed bi-monthly, one-hour meetings (36 total) with key staff contacts for the duration of the project.
This scope of work and fee assumes that the following meetings will be needed:
Project Kick-Off Meeting
AFFH Strategy Meeting
Sites Inventory Scenarios Working Sessions (4)
CEQA (4)
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Hearings Preparation Meetings (4)
Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives (10)
Miscellaneous meetings to address issues (12)
Agenda items at the Kick-Off meeting will include the appropriate buffer to use for the sites inventory,
when and how often to engage the Planning Commission and City Council, communication protocols and
team meeting frequency, any adjustments to the proposed project schedule to coincide with the
community engagement and outreach, and the scope and schedule for the CEQA.
Task 1 Deliverable:
Updated scope of work, fee, and schedule (one round of review and revision)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
Per the RPF, City staff will develop and lead the community outreach and engagement program. As part
of the kick-off meeting, Urban Planning Partners and City staff will discuss the timeline of the community
engagement and adjust the project schedule accordingly. UPP has considerable experience conducting
highly effective community engagement and outreach and can assist City staff if desired. The scope of
work and budget only includes our participation in up to three (3) community meetings (assumed to be
virtual). Should our attendance be requested at more meetings, we will bill the City on a time-and-
materials basis at our standard rates outside of this scope of work.
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
Task 3A. Housing and Special Housing Needs
ABAG’s Regional Housing Technical Assistance Program has produced jurisdiction-specific graphs and
write-ups for most required data points, including population, demographic, housing, market conditions
and regional comparisons. The information provided by the Technical Assistance Program has been
vetted by HCD and complies with Housing Element law requirements to include the following:
Existing and projected housing needs for all income levels, including extremely low income-
households.
Population and employment trends.
Household characteristics, including level of payment compared to ability to pay, overcrowding,
and housing stock condition.
Assisted housing developments at risk of conversion.
Special housing needs, such as those of the handicapped, elderly, large families, farmworkers,
families with female heads of households, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter.
Urban Planning Partners will review the technical assistance information for accuracy, format for
consistency, and incorporate it into the Housing Element. We will also add a discussion element to the
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data packets to make the data more meaningful. Urban Planning Partners will add text to the narrative
that identifies key themes and draws connections between different data points.
In addition, we understand that the following items are missing from the data packets and must be
added to fulfill HCD expectations:
Jurisdiction-specific data on homelessness (in addition to the county-level data included in the
ABAG packets).
Individual affordable housing properties at risk of conversion (in addition to the total number of
units at risk of conversion included in the packet).
Local data on substandard housing and rehabilitation needs.
Projected number of Extremely Low-Income households (which requires a finalized RHNA to
address).
Urban Planning Partners will work with City staff and consult local code enforcement data and data from
the California Housing Partnership to obtain this information and incorporate it into the Housing and
Special Housing Needs section of the Housing Element. Urban Planning Partners will also participate in
the ABAG Housing Element Technical Assistance Program’s webinar series and office hours to be up to
date on the technical assistance materials provided and to provide input on the City of Saratoga’s needs
as appropriate.
Task 3B. Housing Constraints
State Housing Element Law requires that local jurisdictions outline the barriers or constraints to
providing the community’s housing needs, including both governmental and non-governmental. ABAG’s
Regional Housing Technical Assistance Program is expected to provide all cross-jurisdictional
comparisons necessary for this task. It is assumed this work will include constraints such as construction
costs.
The Technical Assistance Program will also provide write ups of typical countywide non-governmental
constraints, including community opposition to housing, cost of construction, limited availability of land
and other topics.
Urban Planning Partners will incorporate the jurisdiction specific data provided by ABAG into the
document. Urban Planning Partners will identify if any potential and actual constraints specific to
Saratoga are not included in the ABAG’s work, such as City-specific building codes and their enforcement
or local processing and permit procedures.
Task 3C. Existing Housing Element
Urban Planning Partners will review the current Housing Element and identify Saratoga’s success in
accomplishing/implementing the identified goals, policies and programs and provide explanations and
updates where goals, policies or programs are in progress, have been abandoned, or have not proven
effective. The draft of this review that has been written by City staff for the Annual Progress Report will
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be utilized for this effort. It is assumed that the City has a Word version of the 2015-2023 Housing
Element.
Task 3C Deliverable:
Housing Element Evaluation table (one round of review and revision)
Task 3D. Sites Inventory
Like other Bay Area jurisdictions, the City will face a more challenging sites inventory this cycle due to a
higher RHNA than previously and recent legislative changes to both the Housing Accountability Act and
Housing Element law. Per HCD’s recommendation, we suggest the City implement a buffer to identify 15
to 30 percent more capacity than required. This “RHNA buffer” will help the City ensure that sufficient
capacity exists in the Housing Element to accommodate the RHNA throughout the planning period,
especially given No Net Loss Law which requires sufficient adequate sites to be available in the city at all
times to meet a jurisdiction’s remaining unmet housing needs for each income category.
Urban Planning Partners will utilize ABAG’s Housing Element Site Selection (HESS) tool to identify an
inventory of adequate sites that can be developed for housing within the planning period. The HESS tool
allows jurisdictions to better see the relationship between zoning, environmental constraints, public
facilities, and services to sites, as well as the potential for a site to affirmatively further fair housing per
AB 686. It is anticipated that most Saratoga sites will be identified in the HESS tool’s yellow tier of sites
(i.e., sites that could potentially be used to accommodate RHNA but require additional analysis or
documentation). Urban Planning Partners will consider and save multiple scenarios in the HESS tool and
consult with City staff at a working session to refine the options. Three admin draft scenarios will be
presented to City staff and after incorporating City comments, three public draft scenarios will be
presented to City officials and members of the public to inform the sites inventory and rezoning program
(e.g., rezoning sites to allow residential development, rezoning sites for higher densities).
Hexagon will also provide analysis support to the team as it considers housing sites and prepares the
CEQA document. Existing VMT and Existing plus project VMT will be evaluated. Because the City of
Saratoga has not yet adopted any analysis methodology or significance thresholds related to VMT, the
VMT thresholds for this project will be based on the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research’s (OPR)
recommendations. Hexagon will determine the citywide VMT per capita with and without the housing
element. If the VMT increases, Hexagon will identify a potential significant impact and will outline
mitigation measures at a general level. If the VMT decreases, Hexagon will identify a less than significant
impact.
Although no longer required by CEQA, Hexagon can analyze the local transportation operational effects
of increased housing based on Level of Services (LOS), if desired by the City. Since the project
description is not known at this time, the detailed scope and budget associated with the intersection
analysis will be determined in consultation with City staff. Based on the City of Saratoga Administrative
Draft General Plan 2040, Hexagon proposes to utilize the land use projections from ABAG and the
Countywide transportation demand model maintained by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA) to conduct the VMT analysis.
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Hexagon will also evaluate the proposed Housing Element update’s potential impacts on the City’s
existing and planned bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities. Hexagon will also identify any potential
conflicts with the City’s adopted policies on bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities. Potential mitigation
strategies would be identified in coordination with City staff.
It is assumed that ABAG’s Technical Assistance Program will provide market information that can be
referenced to substantiate the potential for redevelopment on non-vacant sites. This information and
permit data on projects completed in the prior planning period will be used to assess feasibility of
redevelopment on non-vacant sites.
Urban Planning Partners will ensure sites are properly documented on the HCD-required Site Inventory
spreadsheet and a map. The inventory will also include zone(s) where emergency shelters are allowed by-
right. Urban Planning Partners will also include an analysis of how the sites are identified throughout the
community in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing opportunities as required by Government
Code Section 65583(c) (10). The AFFH analysis will be guided by ABAG’s Technical Assistance Program
and HCD’s forthcoming memorandum. It is anticipated that one of the meetings with City staff will be to
discuss the AFFH approach after more guidance on this topic is released.
Task 3D Deliverables:
Meeting materials for City staff working session
Admin Draft sites inventory scenarios (3) (one round of review and revision)
Public Draft sites inventory scenarios (3)
Task 3E. Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives
Based on community feedback and the results of the analysis completed in the Tasks above, the Urban
Planning Partners team will work with City staff to formulate draft goals and policies relative to the
maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing for the City’s review. Once
there is consensus on the goals and policies, the Urban Planning Partners team will develop programs
and quantified objectives. The goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives will be directly tied to
the housing needs, constraints, and key priorities identified in the update process and will be vetted in
the community engagement process.
The programs developed in this task will be described in an eight-year schedule of actions that the City
will undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element.
Task 3E Deliverables:
List of goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives (1 round of review and revision)
Task 3F. Rezoning
It is likely that rezonings will be needed to accommodate a shortfall of sites, but the extent will be
determined while developing the sites inventory. See the budget table for the level of effort assumed for
this effort. This fee may or may not be sufficient depending on the number of sites that will need
rezoning and if amendments are needed to the Zoning Code. If it is simply a matter of updating the
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zoning map to rezone sites with zoning districts that already exist, the effort will be minimal. However, if
new or modified zoning districts are needed, the effort will be more robust. Once the sites inventory is
close to final, we will revisit this task to refine our scope of work and fee.
Task 3F Deliverables:
Rezoning Program Scope and Fee Refinements
Zoning Code Amendments (rounds of review and other required deliverables will be outlined in
the Rezoning Program Scope and Fee)
Task 3G. Draft Housing Element
Following HCD guidance, Urban Planning Partners will compile all the Housing Element pieces described
above into the Administrative Draft Housing Element for City staff review and comment. Staff will
provide a consolidated set of desired changes. Once edits are complete, Urban Planning Partners will
provide a Public Draft Housing Element that is made available to the public and presented to both the
Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings.
Based on input received at the Commission and Council hearings, Urban Planning Partners will prepare a
HCD review draft and transmit to HCD for the mandated review.
Task 3G Deliverables:
Administrative draft Housing Element (Microsoft Word)
Public review draft Housing Element
HCD Review Draft Housing Element
Planning Commission and City Council PowerPoint (1 round of review and revision)
Two public hearings
Task 3H. Final Draft, Final Adoption, and Certification
Urban Planning Partners will work closely with HCD and jurisdiction staff to respond to any comments
from HCD and produce a final draft Housing Element for adoption. This final draft will be presented to
the Planning Commission and City Council at public hearings. Any last comments from the Commission
and Council hearings will be addressed before submitting the Housing Element to HCD for final
certification. Urban Planning Partners will also transmit the final Housing Element to the water/sewer
district and the California Office of Planning and Research and will perform the required CEQA noticing.
Task 3H Deliverables:
Draft Final Housing Element
Final Housing Element
Planning Commission and City Council PowerPoint (1 round of review and revision)
Two public hearings
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GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Urban Planning Partners will coordinate with City staff to identify sections of the City’ s General Plan
Land Use, Circulation, and Open Space and Conservation Elements that may need to be amended, to be
consistent with the 2022-2030 Housing Element. It is understood that Staff will prepare updates to the
Safety Element per the requirements of SB 1241.
Urban Planning Partners will provide a matrix identifying General Plan policies that are inconsistent with
the Housing Element’s draft goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives. The matrix will include a
column showing in redline what updates or revisions are needed to achieve consistency. Hexagon will
assist with the revisions to the Circulation Element goals, policies and programs, with particular emphasis
on reflecting the new General Plan guidelines, incorporating new policies related to vehicle-miles of
travel (VMT), consistency with the City’s greenhouse gas reduction goals, and considerations about
emerging transportation technologies. The policies will combine Saratoga’s local transportation context
with best practices and policies prepared for similar jurisdictions in the Bay Area and California. The
consistency matrix could also include columns assigning a responsible party, the mechanism for
implementation, and/or a due date to help facilitate implementation for City staff.
Task 4 Deliverables:
Policy consistency matrix (1 round of review and revision)
CEQA DOCUMENTATION
Urban Planning Partners will prepare an EIR that includes the CEQA analysis for the Housing Element
update as well as updates to the Land Use, Circulation, Open Space and Conservation, and Safety
Elements for the General Plan 2040 Update. We will build from the administrative draft that was
prepared in 2018.
Task 5A. EIR Initiation
The following initiation tasks include drafting the project description. attending the EIR scoping meeting,
and reviewing comments received on the EIR scope.
1. Project Description
Crafting an appropriately detailed and illustrated project description is often one of the more challenging
elements of an EIR. Urban Planning Partners will prepare a project description that identifies “the
bookends” of the range of development that could occur with the Draft Housing Element sites as well as
policy updates within the Land Use Circulation, Open Space and Conservation, and Safety Elements. The
project description will include a discussion of key characteristics of the sites and their vicinity, project
objectives, details of the Draft Housing Element and General Plan 2040 Update as relevant to CEQA, the
required approvals, anticipated buildout, and approval for subsequent projects.
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A draft of the project description will be submitted to the City for review and acceptance prior to the
Urban Planning Partners team conducting any quantitative impact analyses. Up to two drafts will be
prepared in response to comments received.
2. Notice of Preparation
Urban Planning Partners will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) that will include a brief project
description and a determination that an EIR is the appropriate CEQA documentation. Up to two drafts
will be prepared in response to City comments. An electronic file of the NOP will be provided to the City
for posting on the City’s website and for distribution. Urban Planning Partners will submit the NOP to the
State Clearinghouse and County Clerk.
As part of this task, Urban Planning Partners will also work with City staff to initiate tribal consultations
that apply under SB 18 and AB 52. We will develop a notice with a map and project description for the
City to distribute to applicable tribes.
3. Scoping Meeting
Per the RFP, we understand the City will coordinate a Scoping Session. However, our scope and fee
assumes Urban Planning Partners will attend one public scoping session before the Planning Commission
and be available for questions. After the meeting, Urban Planning Partners will summarize and review all
public comments and identify any changes required in the work program. We will ensure that each
substantive comment received, including written and verbal, related to the scope of the EIR is addressed
in the EIR.
4. Review of NOP Comments/Work Program Refinement
It may be necessary to refine the scope of work in accordance with information compiled in the above
subtasks and based on the preliminary findings. Following completion of the public comment period and
receipt and review of all of the comments on the NOP, Urban Planning Partners will work with planning
staff to refine the scope of work, if necessary, to address any new environmental issues identified in the
NOP comments. Urban Planning Partners will present the revised scope of work and budget for review
and approval to the City and will provide the revised budget to the development team.
Task 5B. Draft EIR
As part of this task, the Urban Planning Partners team will prepare the analysis necessary to support an
EIR for each environmental topic relevant to the project in accordance with the City’s thresholds. The
following topics will be analyzed as potentially significant impacts: land use and planning, aesthetic
resources, cultural resources, transportation, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and
hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, biological resources, geology and soils, noise,
population and housing, public services, and utilities. We understand the majority of topic areas have
draft EIR sections that were completed in 2018 (with the exception of air quality, transportation, energy,
and wildfire). As such, we have adjusted our scope and fee to reflect less effort for these topics. However,
we have allocated hours for word processing to ensure the draft EIR has a consistent format. All other
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topics are anticipated to be addressed as effects found to be less than significant (see below). An
alternatives analysis will also be completed as part of the Draft EIR.
5. Effects Found to be Less Than Significant
Urban Planning Partners anticipates that the Housing Element impact relative to a number of
environmental topics will not be significant including: agriculture and forestry resources, mineral
resources, recreation, and tribal cultural resources.
We will provide a brief discussion of each of these topics and document why the project’s impact will not
be significant. We anticipate the level of analysis and discussion for these topics will be similar to what is
typically be included in an Initial Study.
6. Plans and Policies
Urban Planning Partners will evaluate the goals, policies, and programs in the Draft Housing Element and
General Plan 2040 Update for consistency with applicable planning policy documents and will identify
potential conflicts.
Policy conflicts are not, in and of themselves, considered to have a significant effect on the environment,
and are therefore differentiated from the physical environmental impacts that will be identified in the
setting, impacts, and mitigation measures chapter of the EIR. The physical impacts associated with such
policy conflicts will be addressed in the appropriate technical sections of the EIR (e.g., air quality, noise).
The analysis will include a summary of each relevant plan and policy as it relates to the proposed project.
Policies that are applicable to the environmental topics evaluated in the EIR will be cross-referenced as
part of the main EIR document.
7. Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures
The work conducted as part of this task will be incorporated into the administrative Draft EIR and will
constitute the major portion of the Draft EIR. The impact analysis for each environmental topic will
provide an analysis of impacts that could result from implementation of the Draft Housing Element and
General Plan 2040 Update based on the level of detail available. Construction, operation, and cumulative
impacts will be evaluated for each topic using the significance criteria agreed upon with the City.
Each environmental topic section will include: (1) a description of the existing setting including regulatory
setting and applicable standard conditions of approval (if any); (2) draft goals, policies, and programs
from the Draft Housing Element and General Plan 2040 Update relevant to the subject section (e.g.,
transportation, air quality); (3) significance criteria based on the thresholds established by the City or
based on additional information available from State and regional agencies and other recent City EIRs;
(4) evaluation of impacts that could result from implementation of Draft Housing Element and General
Plan 2040 Update; and (5) mitigation measures necessary to reduce potentially significant impacts. This
scope does not include the preparation of separate technical reports; all information and findings will be
detailed in the EIR and as appropriate technical data in appendices to the EIR.
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8. CEQA Required Assessment Conclusions
Urban Planning Partners will prepare the appropriate conclusions to fulfill CEQA requirements by
providing an assessment of several mandatory impact categories, including:
Significant unavoidable environmental impacts;
Significant irreversible environmental changes; and
Relationship between local short-term uses of the environment and long-term productivity.
Urban Planning Partners will recommend which topics will be less than significant and will provide a brief
discussion of each of these topics and document why the project’s impact will not be significant. We
anticipate the level of analysis and discussion for these topics will be similar to what would typically be
included in an Initial Study.
9. Alternatives Analysis
The Urban Planning Partners team will identify and evaluate up to three alternatives to the project, one
of which will be the CEQA-required No Project Alternative. The alternatives will be developed in
consultation with City staff. The alternatives will be based in part on the significant impacts of the project
that are identified during the technical analysis phase of the Draft EIR process.
According to the CEQA Guidelines, alternatives can be evaluated in less detail than the project, and
therefore we would propose that the alternatives analysis in the EIR be undertaken at a qualitative level.
The discussion will be of sufficient detail to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of each alternative and
to provide some qualitative conclusions regarding the alternatives. Based on this analysis, the
Environmentally Superior Alternative will be identified (as required by CEQA).
10. Administrative Draft EIR
The information developed in the above tasks will be organized into an administrative Draft EIR. The EIR
is expected to include the following components:
Introduction
Summary
Project Description
Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures
Effects Found not to be Significant or Less than Significant
Alternatives Analysis
CEQA-Required Assessments and Conclusions
Report Preparation and References
Technical Appendices (as needed)
Urban Planning Partners will review recent environmental documents (complete and/or in process) to
make certain that approaches, assumptions, methodologies, and impact conclusions for the project are
consistent with other environmental documents. Where appropriate, Urban Planning Partners will
coordinate and discuss such with subconsultants working on the project.
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Urban Planning Partners will prepare one (1) electronic copy of the administrative Draft EIR and submit
to the City for review and comment. We will accommodate on-going dialogue with the City between
completion of the administrative Draft EIR and the screencheck Draft EIR.
11. Screencheck Draft EIR
Upon receipt of the City comments on the administrative draft, Urban Planning Partners will prepare a
screencheck draft. A redline version of the draft will be provided, showing the explicit changes made.
Urban Planning Partners will provide one (1) electronic copy of the screencheck draft for review and
comment.
12. Public Draft EIR
Urban Planning Partners will make any necessary revisions to the screencheck draft and prepare the
Draft EIR for publication. We will provide one (1) electronic copy to the City for distribution. Urban
Planning Partners will also prepare and submit the Notice of Availability and Notice of Completion and
assist the City with noticing and distribution.
Urban Planning Partners will maintain all materials referenced in the environmental document and
promptly provide such materials to the City upon request.
13. Draft EIR Hearing
Urban Planning Partners will attend up to one (1) public hearing on the Draft EIR; the purpose of the
hearing is to provide the Planning Commission and the public an opportunity to comment on the Draft
EIR. Urban Planning Partners will be available to answer questions.
Task 5C. FINAL EIR/RESPONSE TO COMMENTS DOCUMENT
1. Administrative Draft RTC
Urban Planning Partners will prepare the Response to Comments (RTC) document on the project
following the public review period.
Immediately following the completion of the 45-day public review period, Urban Planning Partners will
meet with City staff to discuss any comments received during the public review period and the approach
to take in responding to the comments. Urban Planning Partners will incorporate public and/or agency
comments received on the Draft EIR and the responses to these comments (as appropriate) into one final
document for publication and distribution. One (1) electronic copy will be provided to the City for review
and comment.
Our cost estimate includes the level of professional effort assumed for this task. Should an unexpectedly
large volume of comments be submitted, an adjustment in the budget to cover work beyond the
assumed level would be needed.
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2. Screencheck Draft RTC Document
Upon receipt of the City comments on the final administrative draft, Urban Planning Partners will
consolidate and reconcile comments and prepare a screencheck draft. A redline version of the draft will
be provided, showing the explicit changes made. Urban Planning Partners will provide one (1) electronic
copy of the screencheck draft for review and comment.
3. Final RTC Document
Urban Planning Partners will make any necessary revisions to the screencheck draft and prepare the Final
RTC document for publication. We will provide one (1) electronic copy, including all appendices to the
City for distribution.
Urban Planning Partners will attend up to two (2) public hearings for certification of the EIR, which is
assumed to be the same two public hearings for the Final Draft Housing Element as described under Task
3H, Final Draft, Final Adoption and Certification.
Task 5D. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Findings
Urban Planning Partners will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for this
project and will identify responsibility for implementing and monitoring each mitigation measure, along
with monitoring triggers and reporting frequency. The MMRP will be submitted to City staff for review
with the administrative Draft Final EIR and revised based upon City comments. Urban Planning Partners
will prepare the CEQA findings, and if necessary, a Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Task 5E. Administrative Record
Urban Planning Partners will compile and organize the EIR portion of the Administrative Record. The
record will include all referenced technical reports and would be transmitted to the City in a format
consistent with the City’s standard for Administrative Records. The record will be kept current and would
be provided to the City at key milestones.
Task 5 Deliverables:
Notice of Preparation
Administrative Draft EIR
Screencheck Draft EIR
Public Review Draft EIR
Administrative Draft RTC Document
Screencheck Draft RTC Document
Final EIR/RTC Document
MMRP and CEQA Findings
Administrative Record
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4. T IMELINE
The estimated timeline for completing the Housing Element update for the City of Saratoga based on the
scope of work detailed in Section 3 is shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1 PROPOSED TIMELINE
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6. E STI MATED F EE
Urban Planning Partners is proposing to prepare the Housing Element update for the City of Saratoga.
Our estimated fee for completion of the scope of work set forth in this proposal is $438,164. We
recommend adding a 10% contingency fee which would bring the total to $481,981.
A detailed breakdown of the estimated fee is provided in Table 2. We will undertake the work on a time-
and-materials basis, with an estimated not-to-exceed amount without prior authorization.
Please note the fee for the water supply assessment is a conservative estimate given the complexities we
have encountered in the past working with a private water supplier. Given this a time-and-materials
budget, we will only utilize hours that are needed.
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Table 2Preliminary Fee EstimateCurtis Banks, Project DirectorCarla Violet, Project ManagerLeslie Carmichael, Technical AdvisorLynette Dias, Project AdvisorPlanner/ Word ProcessingBruce Abelli-Amen,PrincipalPatrick Sutton Environmental Engineer IIICem Atabek Environmental Engineer IIIIvy Tao Environmental Engineer IILisa Luo Environmental Engineer IIGary Black, PresidentOllie Zhou, Principal AssociateHuy Tran, AssociateKatie Riutta, EngineerJennifer Hunter, Admin/GraphicsJohn Leys PrincipleBrian BalleriniSenior Project ManagerCraig BomanProject EngineerAlex CabreraDesign Engineer IIMolly Valasik, Program Director & QA/QCEric Scott, Principal Investigator for Paleontology IIIKim Scott, Principal Investigator for Paleontology IIJohn Gust, Principal Investigator for Archaeology IShannon Lopez, Architectural HistorianHolly Duke, Sandy Duarte & Kelly Vreeland, Supervisor IILogan Freeberg, GIS SpecialistDebbie Webster, Technical EditorHourly Rate:$225 $195 $205 $290 $125$225 $180 $180 $170 $170$290 $250 $195 $155 $110$245 $210 $190 $165$132 $120 $105 $95 $78 $86 $80 $86Task 1. Project Management and CoordinationTeam Meetings 20 40 4 4 8 15,280$ - - - - - -$ 13 5 - - - 5,020$ - - - - -$ 1 - - 1 - - - - 227$ 20,527$ General Project Management15 80 - - 20 21,475$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ 1 - - 4 - - - - 512$ 21,987$ 35 120 4 4 28 36,755$ - - - - - -$ 13 5 - - - 5,020$ - - - - -$ 2 - - 5 - - - - 739.00$ 42,514$ Task 2. Community Outreach and EngagementCommunity Engagement Attendance (3 meetings)10 10 - - - 4,200$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,200$ 10 10 - - - 4,200$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,200$ Task 3. Housing Element Update3A. Housing and Special Housing Needs1 Review and Formatting ABAG Materials4 10 - - 2 3,100$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 3,100$ 3B. Housing Constraints1 Governmental and Non-Governmental Constraints4 6 2 1 8 3,770$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ 8 15 75 110 37,510$ - - - - - - - - -$ 41,280$ 3C. Existing Housing Element1 Evaluation of 2015-2023 Housing Element2 2 2 - 6 2,000$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 2,000$ 3D. Sites Inventory1 Admin Draft Sites Inventory Scenarios40 75 4 2 40 30,025$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 30,025$ 2 Public Review Draft Sites Inventory Scenarios10 20 - 10 7,400$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 7,400$ 3E. Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives1Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives8 18 2 - 20 8,220$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 8,220$ 2Consistency Matrix2 8 2 - 16 4,420$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,420$ 3VTA TDM Model Usage- - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - 8 - 2 - 2,310$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 2,310$ 4With-Project Land Use and Roadway Network- - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - 2 8 - - 2,060$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 2,060$ 3F. Rezoning1 Rezoning Scope and Fee Refinements1 4 1 - 1,295$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 1,295$ 2Rezoning 10 50 5 2 24 16,605$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 16,605$ 3VMT Analysis- - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ 4 16 - 8 6,400$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 6,400$ 4 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Facilities- - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ 4 8 3,160$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 3,160$ 5 Potential Mitigation Strategies- - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ 4 8 - 8 4,400$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,400$ 3G. Draft Housing Element 1 Admin Draft Housing Element10 20 4 2 14 9,300$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 9,300$ 2 Public Review Draft Housing Element5 10 2 2 4 4,565$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,565$ 3 Planning Commission Hearing 4 8 - - 16 4,460$ - - 4 4 4 2,080$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 6,540$ 4 City Council Hearing4 8 - - 2 2,710$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 2,710$ 5 HCD Review Draft Housing Element4 4 - - - 1,680$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 1,680$ 3H. Final Draft, Final Adoption and Certification1 Final Draft Housing Element8 15 2 2 4 6,215$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 6,215$ 2 Planning Commission Hearing4 10 - - 6 3,600$ - - - - - -$ 4 - - 1,160$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,760$ 3 City Council Hearing4 8 - - 2 2,710$ - - - - - -$ 4 - - 1,160$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 3,870$ 4 Final Housing Element2 8 1 1 - 2,505$ - - - - - -$ - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 2,505$ 126 284 26 13 174 114,580$ - - 4 4 4 2,080$ 20 42 8 18 - 20,650$ 8 15 75 110 37,510$ - - - - - - - - -$ 174,820$ Task 4. General Plan Update8 12 - - 20 6,640$ - - - - - -$ -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 6,640$ 8 12 - - 20 6,640$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 6,640$ Task 5. CEQA DocumentationAEIR Initiation6 18 - 2 20 7,940$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 7,940$ BDraft EIR50 124 - 4 175 58,465$ 14 12 150 64 58 53,050$ 8 28 - 24 8 13,920$ - - - - -$ 5 3 18 24 16 72 34 2 15,522$ 140,957$ CFinal EIR/Response to Comments20 48 - 2 60 21,940$ 2 1 16 6 6 5,550$ 4 4 - 8 - 3,400$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 30,890$ DMMRP and Findings2 8 - - 16 4,010$ - - - - - -$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,010$ EAdministrative Record2 6 - - 20 4,120$ - - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - -$ - - - - - - - - -$ 4,120$ 80 204 - 8 291 96,475$ 16 13 166 70 64 58,600$ 12 32 - 32 8 17,320$ - - - - - 5 3 18 24 16 72 34 2 15,522$ 187,917$ TOTAL LABOR ESTIMATEhours 259 630 30 25 513 16 13 170 74 68 45 79 8 50 8 8 15 75 110 7 3 18 29 16 72 34 2 $ 58,275 122,850 6,150 7,250 64,125 258,650$ 3,600 2,340 30,600 12,580 11,560 60,680$ 13,050 19,750 1,560 7,750 880 42,990$ 1,960 3,150 14,250 18,150 37,510$ 924$ 360$ 1,890$ 2,755$ 1,248$ 6,192$ 2,720$ 172$ 16,261$ 416,091$ DIRECT COSTS1. Printing and Misc. Direct Costs (assumes bulk of documents will be digital)1,500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,500$ 2. Cultural records search NWIC-$ -$ -$ -$ 1,850$ 1,850$ 3. Certified Mail/ Postage-$ -$ -$ -$ 40$ 40$ 4. Paleontological records search-$ -$ -$ -$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 5. Historic aerials-$ -$ -$ -$ 500$ 500$ 6. Subconsultant Mark-up (10%)16,183$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 16,183$ 17,683$ -$ -$ -$ 4,390$ 22,073$ TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE276,333$ 60,680$ 42,990$ 37,510$ 20,651$ 438,164$ RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCY10% Contingency - May only be used as authorized by client43,816$ TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE WITH CONTINGENCY481,981$ Note - This budget assumes all hearings and public outreach are virtual meetings. UP Partners TotalTASK 1 SUBTOTALTASK 2 SUBTOTALUrban Planning PartnersTOTAL MISCELLANEOUS COSTSTASK 3 SUBTOTALTASK 5 SUBTOTALTASK 4 SUBTOTALBaseline Environmental ConsultingBaseline TotalCogstone Resource Management, Inc. (Cogstone)Cogstone Total Team TotalHexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.Sherwood Design EngineersSherwood TotalHexagon Totalhttps://urbanplanningpartners.sharepoint.com/sites/FS/Shared Documents/Marketing/00 - Proposals - SOQs/2021/21-523 SRHE/Proposal/Budget/SRHE_Budget.xlsxUrban Planning Partners Contract 38 of 9895
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RESUMES FOR KEY STAFF
Urban Planning Partners, Inc.
Baseline Environmental Consulting
Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Sherwood Design Engineers
Cogstone Resource Management , Inc.
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CURTIS BANKS, AICP
P r i n c i P a l P l a n n e r
EXPERIENCE
Curtis has over 27 years of experience with expertise in planning and community development, including
planning, building, affordable housing, and code enforcement. He has served as a Community Development
Director and has worked in a variety of capacities. Curtis has experience interacting closely with elected
officials, senior management, commissioners, city departments, state and local agencies, and members of
the public. He is skilled at leading staff, preparing budgets, and managing complex planning projects. He
has managed comprehensive General Plan updates, Downtown Development Plan updates, Neighborhood
Plans, and the preparation of ordinances. Curtis has worked on a wide variety of residential and nonresidential
projects, included mixed-use projects, and has overseen the management of affordable housing programs.
Curtis is currently serving as the project manager for the redevelopment of a 20-acre industrial site for the
City of Redwood City.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Harbor View Redevelopment Project, Contract Planning, Redwood City, CA
• Roselli Park Expansion IS/MND, Contract Planning, Redwood City, CA
• Affordable Housing Program Management, Foster City, CA
• Land Use/Circulation, Housing, and Recreation Elements of the General Plan, Foster City, CA
• Foster Square Mixed Use Senior Development, Foster City, CA
• Pilgrim Triton Master Plan, Foster City, CA
• Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project, Foster City, CA
• Gilead Sciences Master Plan, Foster City, CA
• Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus Project, Foster City, CA
CAREER
City of Foster City Community Development Director/Planning Manager/Senior Planner
City of Los Gatos Planning Consultant
City of Los Altos Senior Planner
City of Mountain View Senior Planner
City of Morgan Hill Senior Planner
City of Menlo Park Associate Planner
City of Campbell Planner II/I/Intern
EDUCATION
Master of Urban & Regional Planning, San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration/Political Science, Hayward State University
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Carla has 10 years of experience in land use planning and environmental review consulting services. She has
managed specific plan and station area plan processes for public agencies as well as the entitlements process
for private developers and cities. She has also served as a contract planner for El Cerrito, Union City, Foster
City, Berkeley, and Novato.
Carla is currently Union City’s contract planner managing the Station East Residential and Mixed-Use project
near Union City BART Station which proposes the development of up to approximately 1.8 million square
feet, 974 new residential units, and 30,800 square feet of commercial space. She recently served as Deputy
Project Manager for the Irvington BART Station Site Plan and Area Plan for the City of Fremont and BART,
which involved a flexible and responsive project management approach and an extensive community outreach
process. Carla also managed the strategy and entitlements process for the Eastline Project at 2100 Telegraph
Avenue for Lane Partners, including the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the City for the development
team to purchase a city-owned parking garage.
Carla’s long-range planning experience also includes a Specific Plan for the redevelopment of the Alameda
Point Main Street Neighborhood that provides the planning framework and regulations to allow existing
supportive housing organizations to build replacement housing for their current facilities, and the Specific
Plan for the buildout and modernization of Recology’s facilities in Brisbane.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• California College of the Arts Oakland Campus Redevelopment Project EIR, Oakland, CA
• Station East Residential and Mixed-Use Project Contract Planning, Union City, CA
• Irvington BART Station Site Plan, Station Area Plan, Community Engagement, and CEQA Review, City
of Fremont and BART
• Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Research Campus Contract Planning and EIR, Foster City, CA
• Eastline Project at 2100 Telegraph Avenue Entitlements and EIR, Oakland, CA
• Alameda Point Main Street Neighborhood Specific Plan, Alameda, CA
• Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project EIR, Foster City, CA
• Recology Modernization and Expansion Specific Plan, Brisbane, CA
CAREER
Houseal Lavigne Associates Associate Intern
Texas Low Income Housing Information Services Policy Analyst Intern
Self-Help Federal Credit Union Executive Intern
Energy Solutions Contracts Manager
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Community and Regional Planning, University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of California, Davis
CARLA VIOLET
S e n i o r P l a n n e r a n d P l a n n i n g M a n a g e r
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EXPERIENCE
Leslie has extensive experience coordinating review of complex development projects from the beginning of the
planning and environmental review process through construction. Leslie has managed public review processes
to ensure that the interests of reviewing agencies and departments, as well as the public, are addressed.
Her experience includes review of complex projects, preparation of environmental documents, general plan
elements, agenda management, public counter supervision, redevelopment agency administration, affordable
housing strategies and management, zoning code updates, architectural guidelines, and much more.
Leslie has an extensive background in planning and redevelopment, including more than 30 years in the
public sector. Among her public sector experiences, Leslie managed preparation of Foster City’s Housing
Element updates in 2001, 2010, and 2015 including assessment of needs, public outreach, site analysis,
and development of policies and implementation measures. Leslie prepared municipal code amendments to
implement various aspects of the Foster City Housing Element, including reasonable accommodation, tenant
anti-discrimination based on source of income, emergency shelters, and density bonus.
CONTRACT PLANNING EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Affordable Housing Program Management, Foster City, CA
• Housing Element Updates (2001, 2010, and 2015), Foster City, CA
• General Plan Update: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan/Safety, Land Use/Circulation Elements, Foster City,
CA
• Pilgrim Triton Master Plan and Review of Subsequent Development Phases and Projects (730 units
and 296,000 SF of commercial), Foster City, CA
• One Hundred Grand Apartments and Retail (166 units), Foster City, CA
• Waverly Cove Townhouses (20 units), Foster City, CA
• Marlin Cove Redevelopment Project Apartments and Retail (280 units), Foster City, CA
• Miramar Apartments Redevelopment Project (159 units), Foster City, CA
• Management of Planning Division, including public counter, agenda preparation and development
review, Foster City, CA
CAREER
Urban Planning Partners Principal Planner
Metropolitan Planning Group City Planner
City of Foster City Senior Planner/Planning Manager
Denise Duffy Associates City Planner
City of Novato Planner/Zoning Administrator
EDUCATION
Master of Urban & Regional Planner, San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Planning, University of California, Santa Cruz
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P r e s i d e n t / P r i n c i P a l
EXPERIENCE
Lynette has over 25 years of planning experience working for both public agencies and private landowners and
developers. Much of her work focuses on planning policy, community engagement, project entitlement strategy, and
environmental review. Lynette has significant experience in developing and implementing entitlement strategies for
many high-profile and complex urban projects, including many TOD and downtown projects, as well several significant
redevelopment and public/private partnership projects. Preparing planning policy and assisting municipal governments
in developing land and development regulations, managing projects, negotiating development agreements, and
updating general plans, specific plans, and zoning codes are also strong practice areas for Lynette.
Lynette’s experience is uniquely balanced between project-specific implementation and longer-range policy planning.
She is recognized by colleagues and clients for her strengths in working on complex projects, effectively presenting
project information to a diverse audience, and identifying and solving project challenges related to implementation of
and consistency with relevant planning policy and the associated entitlement process.
As Co-Chair of Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Policy and Practice Committee, Lynette is leading several significant
initiatives to identify and implement innovative solutions to the many challenges faced by the Bay Area region. One of
these initiatives includes the development and piloting of an urban development training for public officials that ULI
now offers across the US.
SELECT PLANNING POLICY PROJECTS
• Oakland Accessory Dwelling Initiative for the City of Oakland and MTC, Oakland, CA
• Innovative Construction Study for the City of Oakland and MTC, Oakland, CA
• Irvington BART Station Area Plan and Community Outreach for the City of Fremont and BART
• Truckee Mill Site/Railyard Master Plan and Community Outreach for the Town of Truckee and Holliday
Development
• Fort Bragg G-P Mill Site Specific Plan and Community Outreach for Georgia Pacific, LLC
ENTITLEMENTS AND CONTRACT PLANNING OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
• 2100 Telegraph Avenue Entitlements Assistance for Lane Partners, Oakland
• MacArthur BART Transit Village PUD Contract Planning for the City of Oakland
• 500 Kirkham Street Entitlements Assistance for Panoramic Interests, Oakland
• Phoenix Supportive Housing Entitlements Assistance for Holliday Development, Oakland
• BART to Livermore Extension Project Assistance with Community Outreach for BART
CAREER
RRM Design Group Principal
LSA Associates, Inc. Principal/Associate
City of Saratoga Planner
City of Campbell Planner
RRM Design Group Planner
EDUCATION
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Areas of Expertise
Project management, CEQA,
hydrology and water quality, geology,
hazardous materials management
Education
M.S., Environmental Systems, Applied
Geology, Humboldt State University,
1988
B.A., Geological Sciences, University of
California, Santa Barbara
Registrations/Certifications
Certified Hydrogeologist No. 96, 1995
Professional Geologist No. 5593, 1993
Years of Experience
31 Years
Bruce Abelli-Amen, owner and Principal of Baseline, is a Certified
Hydrogeologist, Professional Geologist, and a CEQA project manager.
He also manages hazardous materials investigations. He has
experience in all phases of CEQA and NEPA projects, including a wide
range of project types from small focused projects to managing large
multi-disciplinary teams of specialists in the preparation of Expanded
Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and Environmental
Impact Reports and Statements. He has managed CEQA projects for
landfill decommissioning, new wastewater treatment plants, mining
projects, resource management plans, mixed-use developments, and
major water and sewer conveyance infrastructure projects (including
tunnels and pipelines).
Bruce has managed numerous on-call environmental services
contracts for municipal agencies, including SF Public Works, SF Public
Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Port of Oakland, Port of SF, Yolo
County, City of Milpitas, Town of Windsor, and others.
He also has experience with construction management, mitigation
monitoring, and permitting, which provides useful insights into the
development of feasible and practical bid specifications and
mitigation measures for identified significant CEQA impacts.
He has extensive experience managing hazardous materials
investigations and has designed and implemented groundwater
aquifer tests and remediation systems for the cleanup of
contaminated shallow groundwater aquifers. He has managed
numerous underground storage tank (UST) investigations and is
familiar with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for
such investigations. He has supervised soil excavation, large scale
bioremediation projects, and backfill operations.
Project Experience
Various On-Call Environmental Consulting Contracts, Contract and Project Manager for on-call contracts with City
of Berkeley, San Francisco Public utilities Commission, SF Public Works, City of Milpitas and Sonoma County Water
Agency.
SFPUC Channel Tunnel EIR, Project Manager for preparation of comprehensive CEQA documents (detailed initial
Study and focused EIR).
KC BBQ Meat Smoker Emission Evaluation, Project Manager in assisting City of Berkeley Attorney’s Office in
evaluation of air quality impacts associated with wood smoke emissions.
Foster City Levee Improvement Project EIR, Technical Project Manager for preparation of EIR. Prepared and/or
provided review for technical sections including hydrology, geology, hazardous materials, noise, air quality, GHG,
and alternatives.
City Place EIR, Santa Clara, Project Manager for Geology, Groundwater Hydrology and Water Quality, and
Hazardous Materials sections.
Apple Campus EIR, Cupertino, Project Manager for Geology, Hazards, and Hydrology EIR sections.
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Areas of Expertise
Air Quality, GHGs, Hazardous
Materials, Geology, and Hydrology
Education
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of
California – Davis
B.S., Environmental Science,
Dickinson College
Registration
Professional Engineer No. 13609 (RI)
Years of Experience
17 Years
Patrick Sutton is an environmental engineer who specializes in the
assessment of hazardous materials released into the environment.
Mr. Sutton prepares technical reports in support of environmental
review, such as Phase I/II Environmental Site Investigations, Air
Quality Reports, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plans, and Health
Risk Assessments. He has prepared numerous CEQA/NEPA
evaluations for air quality, GHGs, geology, hazardous materials, and
water quality related to residential, commercial, and industrial
projects, as well as large infrastructure developments. His proficiency
in a wide range of modeling software (AERMOD, CalEEMod, RCEM,
CT-EMFAC) as well as relational databases, GIS, and graphics design
allows him to thoroughly and efficiently assess and mitigate
environmental concerns.
For mixed-use development projects, Mr. Sutton has prepared health
risk assessments for sensitive receptors exposed to toxic air
contaminants based on air dispersion modeling. He has also prepared
GHG Reduction Plans to demonstrate how projects can comply with
State and/or local GHG reduction goals. For large highway
infrastructure improvement projects, Mr. Sutton has prepared air
quality and hazardous materials technical reports in accordance with
Caltrans requirements. Air quality assessments include the evaluation
of criteria air pollutants, mobile source air toxics, and GHG emissions
to support environmental review of the project under CEQA/NEPA
and to determine conformity with the State Implementation Plan.
Hazardous materials investigations include sampling and statistically
analysis of aerially-deposited lead adjacent to highway corridors.
Project Experience
Oakland Downtown Specific Plan EIR. Prepared a program- and project-level Air Quality and GHG Emissions
analysis. Developed a mitigation measure with performance standards to ensure GHG emissions from future
projects comply with the Citywide 2030 GHG reduction target.
I-680 Express Lanes from SR 84 to Alcosta Boulevard Project. Prepared Initial Site Assessment and Preliminary Site
Investigation to evaluate contaminants of potential concern in soil and groundwater. Prepared Air Quality Report to
determine the project’s conformity to federal air quality regulations and to support environmental review of the
project under CEQA and NEPA.
Altamont Corridor Expressway (ACE/Forward) Project EIR/EIS. Prepared a program- and project-level Hazardous
Materials analysis for over 120 miles of railroad corridor from San Jose to Merced. Hazardous materials concerns,
such as release sites, petroleum pipelines, agricultural pesticides, and nearby school sites were evaluated in GIS.
Stonegate Residential Subdivision EIR. Prepared a project-level Hydrology and Water Quality analysis for a
residential development located within the 100-year floodplain. The proposed project included modifications to
existing levees and flood channels.
BART Silicon Valley Extension Project. Prepared Initial Site Assessment and Hazardous Materials EIS/EIR section for
extending 6 miles of proposed BART service through the Cities of San Jose and Santa Clara.
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Cem Atabek
Environmental Engineer III
Cem Atabek is an environmental engineer who specializes in hazardous
materials management, site characterization, development and
implementation of remedial actions, and soil vapor intrusion mitigation
for city, county, port, commercial/industrial, and school district clients.
He has extensive experience in preparation of technical content for CEQA
documents including Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations
(IS/MNDs), and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs). He has worked on
CEQA documents for school districts, utility districts, remediation
projects, transportation/rail projects, dredging projects, levee projects,
landfills, biomedical facilities/campuses, residential and mixed‐use
developments. His CEQA work has been heavily focused on the topics of
hazards and hazardous materials, geology and soils, and hydrology and
water quality.
He has conducted investigations and remediation activities on
contaminated properties and leaking underground storage tank sites,
including media contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents,
metals, and manufactured gas plant wastes. He has designed and
provided oversight for the installation of remedial surface caps to
prevent exposure to impacted soils, and soil vapor intrusion mitigation
systems. Through his work, he has developed a thorough understanding
of regulatory requirements and established working relationships with
regulatory agency staff on the state and local levels. His technical
background and experience provide useful insights into the development
of feasible and practical mitigation measures for identified significant
CEQA impacts.
Areas of Expertise
Hazardous Materials, Geology, and
Hydrology and Water Quality
Education
B.S., Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
Registrations/Certifications
40‐hour OSHA training
Years of Experience
14 Years
Project Experience
Former General Electric Oakland Facility Redevelopment, EIR, 2019‐2020. Prepared technical sections for hazardous materials,
geology, and hydrology for the remediation and redevelopment of a former GE manufacturing facility which was heavily
contaminated with volatile organic compounds and polychlorinated biphenyls. Coordinated with regulatory agencies to ensure
the adequacy of proposed remedial actions and developed a mitigation measure to ensure that construction activities would
not result in the release of hazardous materials into the environment.
Biomarin and Whistlestop/Eden Housing Project, EIR, San Rafael, 2019. Prepared the hazardous materials technical section for
the remediation and redevelopment of a former manufactured gas plant site into a biomedical facility and senior housing.
Former Potrero Power Plant, Remediation Projects, IS/MNDs, 2015‐2018. Deputy project manager and prepared technical
sections for hazardous materials, geology, and hydrology for two IS/MNDs that reviewed two separate remedial actions, one
addressing contaminated soils in the upland area and the other address nearshore sediments.
Making Waves Academy, Charter School Campus, IS and EIR, Pittsburg, 2018. Prepared technical sections for hazardous
materials, geology, and hydrology for the remediation and redevelopment of a former asbestos‐containing materials
manufacturing facility and former bulk fuel storage facility into a charter school campus and sports facility. The proposed
project included construction within a flood zone and required soil stabilization near the shoreline to address potential
liquefaction hazards. Developed mitigation measures to ensure that the project would not result in the release of hazardous
materials into the environment, exacerbate flooding conditions, or impact water quality.
Altamont Corridor Express (ACEforward and ACEextension) Railroad Improvements and Expansion, EIRs, 2015‐2018. Prepared
the hydrology technical section for two commuter rail expansion projects involving rehabilitation of existing tracks and
construction of new tracks, bridges, trains stations, and intermodal connections. Many segments of the project alignment
crossed levees and flood zones and sea level rise was a major concern due to tracks crossing through wetlands of San Francisco
Bay. Developed mitigation measures to ensure that the project would not exacerbate flooding conditions, impact water quality,
or deplete groundwater resources due to tunnel dewatering.
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Areas of Expertise
Education
Ph.D./M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of California,
Berkeley
B.S., Physics, Bryn Mawr College
Registrations/Certifications
40-hour OSHA training
Years of Experience
7 years
Ivy Tao joined the Baseline team in 2016, after completing her Ph.D.
in Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley,
with two minors in Environmental Health and Environmental Law. Her
doctoral research was on quantifying the air quality impacts from
implementation of clean transportation regulations in major
California air basins and metropolitan areas.
Since joining Baseline, Ivy has gained experiences in the following
CEQA topics: air quality, greenhouse gas, noise, energy, geology and
hazard sections. She is familiar with the state and local regulations
and guidelines that are applicable to CEQA review, such as the air
districts’ thresholds of significance and California’s Building Energy
Efficiency Standards.
Ivy has recently worked on CEQA studies and health risks assessments
for a variety of developments in both rural and urban settings,
including warehouses, shopping centers, infill residential and
commercial projects, infrastructure improvements, and school
improvements. Ivy is experienced in applying air pollution models
such as CalEEMod and AERMOD. Her technical analysis for CEQA
purposes is written with a quantitative and legally defensible
approach that incorporates project-specific features. For any
identified significant impact, she has the expertise to communicate
effectively with the project applicant and responsible agencies, and to
develop effective mitigation measures.
Beyond CEQA analysis, Ivy has also worked on air pollutants emissions
inventory development at regional levels. Ivy’s expertise in statistical
analysis in R and geospatial analysis in QGIS enables her to provide
emissions inventories at higher spatial and temporal resolutions.
Project Experience
1000 Gibraltar Drive Warehouse Project, Milpitas, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas.
Improving methods for estimating emissions from residential wood combustion for San Francisco Bay Area.
815 County Road Residential Development, Belmont, Air Quality Health Risk Assessment.
Central Bayside System Improvement Project in San Francisco, Air Quality Technical Report.
2201 Valley Street Office and Retail Project in Oakland, CEQA Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas sections;
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan.
Claremont Hotel EIR in Oakland, Noise and Vibration.
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Areas of Expertise
Noise and vibration impact
assessment, collection of noise field
data, noise modeling and mapping,
noise reduction mitigation measure
development and effectiveness
evaluation
Education
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of California –
Davis
B.S., Environmental Science, Fudan
University, Shanghai, China
Registrations/Certifications
Engineer-In-Training, No. 156364
INCE-USA Certification for Noise
Control
National Highway Institute
Certification FHWA-NHI-142063
Years of Experience
6 Years
Lisa Luo is an environmental engineer who specializes in the
assessment of environmental noise and vibration impacts. Lisa has a
broad range of experience preparing noise and vibration technical
studies in support of CEQA review, including Initial Studies, Mitigated
Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports. She is
familiar with local municipal noise standards and requirements in the
Bay Area and has prepared thorough and legally defensible noise
analyses.
Lisa uses quantitative analysis to evaluate potential noise impacts
associated with projects and has the experience to identify effective
and feasible mitigation measures as necessary to reduce most
possible significant noise impacts. She is experienced in conducting
noise field studies and quantifying potential noise increases
associated with construction and operation of projects. She is also
skilled in noise modeling to provide reliable tabular and graphical
results to assist clients in determination of appropriate project design
features. Specifically, she is familiar with using the Federal Highway
Administration Traffic Noise Model to predict increased project-
related noise on nearby roadways. She also routinely uses SoundPLAN
noise modeling software to develop noise contour maps, to
characterize the propagation of noise in complex environments (with
variable topography and screening structures), and to support noise
planning processes. In addition to her ability to conduct noise
technical analyses, Lisa is specialized in the assessment and mitigation
of impacts related to vibration according to California Department of
Transportation guidance.
Lisa’s project experience related to noise and vibration covers a wide
range of projects and acoustic environments, including industrial
projects, roads and railways, and urban areas including both
commercial and residential uses. She has prepared noise and
vibration analyses for proposed residential, mixed-use, and
commercial developments, school projects, dredging and levee
projects, and a variety of infrastructure projects.
Project Experience
Downtown Oakland Specific Plan EIR, Technical Lead on noise and hydrology analyses and noise modeling.
Eastline Project-2100 Telegraph EIR, Technical Lead on noise analysis.
Foster City Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project EIR, Technical Lead on noise analysis.
UPS Facility Expansion Project IS/MND, Technical Lead on noise analysis and noise modeling.
North Walnut Creek Specific Plan EIR, Technical Lead on hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials analyses.
Marin Country Day School IS/MND, Technical Lead on noise analysis.
San Rafael High School Master Facilities Improvement Plan EIR, participation in noise analysis preparation.
Central Bayside System Improvement Project EIR, participation in CEQA documents preparation.
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Gary K. Black, AICP, President
Education
Master of City Planning in Urban Transportation, University of
California at Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of California at Los Angeles
Professional Associations
American Institute of Certified Planners
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Experience
Since 1982, Mr. Black has directed a number of transportation planning, traffic engineering, parking, and
transit studies. He has prepared transportation plans for the Cities of San Jose, Palo Alto, San Mateo,
Gilroy, and San Carlos, and areawide plans for reuse of the Bay Meadows racetrack site in San Mateo,
Moffett Park in Sunnyvale, and many parts of San Jose (North San Jose, Downtown, Edenvale, and
Evergreen). He has prepared traffic studies for new development in most cities within the Bay Area. He
also has prepared numerous parking studies, including downtown parking studies for San Carlos, San
Mateo, Gilroy, and San Jose.
Representative Projects
• Areawide Transportation Plans:
Circulation Elements for General Plans in San Mateo, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Gilroy, and Palo Alto.
Bay Meadows – Hexagon prepared the transportation plan for redevelopment of the Bay Meadows
Race Track in San Mateo into a mixed-use, transit orientated development.
Sunnyvale – Hexagon prepared specific plans for the Peery Park, Lawrence Station, Moffett Park,
and El Camino Real areas of Sunnyvale. The plans were developed to support increased density of
development, more diverse land uses, and buildout of the bicycle and pedestrian networks. The
studies included travel demand model forecasts and estimates of vehicle miles traveled.
North San Jose – Hexagon developed a revised development policy for North San Jose that included
a long-range forecast of traffic conditions and development of a long list of necessary transportation
improvements – both roads and transit. The policy resulted in the adoption of an impact fee to fund
transportation improvements.
Santa Clara – Hexagon has done transportation planning for two specific plan areas. These were
developed to support housing development in industrial areas to create a better jobs-housing
balance. The studies were completed with travel demand models and calculated the change in
vehicle miles traveled.
• Campus Studies:
Foothill College –The campus is served by one ring road that is accessed through a single
intersection. Hexagon staff recommended that the ring road be made one-way. Other
recommendations were also made for better signage and lighting around the ring road.
City College – Hexagon staff was hired to measure parking demand and to determine the amount of
new parking needed. Hexagon staff conducted parking occupancy surveys. Student parking in
neighborhoods was estimated by comparing overnight occupancy to occupancy at typical student
peak times.
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Evergreen Valley College - Hexagon was hired to assess the impact of expansion of the campus. One
issue was reducing vehicle miles traveled since the campus is located on the edge of the city.
• Site Traffic Analyses:
For offices, hotels, restaurants, residential subdivisions, apartments, schools, warehouses, industrial
complexes, distribution centers, and mixed-use developments in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale,
Milpitas, Los Gatos, Fremont, Monterey, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San
Mateo, Los Altos, Santa Rosa, Napa, Hayward, Bakersfield, Richmond, Danville, Concord, and
Cupertino, California. These included estimation of future trip generation, impacts on adjacent
intersections, and site-specific pedestrian and auto circulation issues such as driveway and crosswalk
locations.
• Impact Fee Studies:
Mr. Black has directed numerous transportation impact fee studies. The purpose of the studies is to
identify future transportation deficiencies, improvements to address the deficiencies, and costs to
implement the improvements. Impact fee studies were completed for San Mateo, Palo Alto,
Sunnyvale, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Gilroy.
• Parking Studies:
San Carlos – Staff believed that the available parking spaces were utilized to such an extent that any
future development could not be accommodated. It was determined that future development could
be accommodated only by planning a parking structure. A suitable site was identified, and a three-
level parking structure was designed (one level underground and two levels above). To help the
financial feasibility of the parking structure, it was designed to have two levels of housing above.
San Mateo – Due to recent and projected growth, many downtown merchants believed that more
parking facilities were needed. Surveys revealed that the existing parking situation was adequate,
although during peak times customers sometimes had to settle for less desirable spaces because the
prime spaces were taken by employees. The study was able to show that a relatively modest
increase in downtown parking meter rates combined with a small property assessment could
finance an additional parking structure.
• Major Developments:
Valley Fair – Valley Fair is a 1.2 million square foot regional mall that was proposed for enlargement
by approximately 300,000 square feet.
Santana Row – This project transformed a 1960’s era shopping center into a mixed-use “Main
Street” style shopping, entertainment and residential center.
Oakridge Mall – The proposed expansion consisted of the addition of 85,000 square feet of movie
theater space plus additional retail and restaurant space.
Evergreen Specific Plan - The plan called for the construction of over 4,000 dwelling units on about
600 acres. Hexagon staff analyzed both on-site and off-site traffic impacts of the plan and developed
the circulation element of the EIR.
Facebook Willow Village – The Willow Village plan included over one million square feet of new
office space for Facebook plus residential, retail, and hotel development. Hexagon completed the
transportation study for the plan including calculation of VMT effects and the design of access and
on-site circulation.
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At van den Hout, Vice President & Principal Associate
Education
Bachelor of Science in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning,
Nationale Verkeersacademie, Tilburg, The Netherlands
Experience
Mr. van den Hout is one of the founding partners of Hexagon
Transportation Consultants, Inc. Mr. van den Hout has over twenty-five years of experience in
transportation planning and traffic engineering with the emphasis on travel demand forecasting.
Throughout his career, Mr. van den Hout has acquired extensive experience with multi-modal travel
forecasting models. He is particularly familiar with the models from the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Clara County (VTA), Contra Costa County and
Alameda County. Mr. van den Hout is familiar with all major travel demand forecasting software
packages such as EMME/2, CUBE /VOYAGER, TRANPLAN, TransCAD, and MINUTP. Mr. van den Hout has
managed and prepared a variety of site traffic impact studies, transportation planning projects and
traffic engineering studies for both public and private clients. These studies include analyses for various
land uses developments including residential and mixed-use projects, school studies and office
developments in the Bay Area region.
Representative Projects
Travel Demand Model Development Projects:
City of San Jose Model Update – Model Refinement and Validation
Sunnyvale Citywide Model – Model Refinement and Validation
Gilroy Citywide Model – Model Refinement and Validation
San Mateo Countywide Model—San Mateo, California. Model development
San Francisco International Airport Surface Transportation Air Passenger Model—San Francisco,
California. Trip Generation/distribution model development, mode choice calibration, model
validation
Travel Demand Model Applications
SVRT Phases I and II BART Extension to San Jose- Santa Clara County
Gilroy General Plan Update
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Update
Morgan Hill General Plan Update
Lathrop River Islands Internal Roadway Design
City of San Jose Strategy Plan Update
Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor MIS / EIS – Development of ridership and traffic forecast for
the MIS, EIS, and EIR- Santa Clara County, California
North San Jose Area Development Policy Update – Development of multi-modal travel forecasts
for several large development concepts in North San Jose
Santa Clara County Model—Santa Clara County, California. Travel forecasts for the Highway 85
widening and U.S. 101/Route 85 Interchange Projects, development of year 2020 land use and
demographic forecast
Tri-Valley Subarea Model—Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California. I-580/I-680
Interchange Project, Tassajara Valley EIR, Tri-Valley Transportation Plan
Alameda Countywide Model—Alameda County, California. Travel forecasts and analysis for the
Alameda County Transportation Plan, I-880 Intermodal Corridor Study, I-880 Cypress Replacement
Project, Castro Valley Arterial Study
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Environmental / Traffic Impact Studies
City of Daly City – Serra Bowl Mixed Use Development
City of Daly City – Christopher Court Residential Development
City of San Bruno – Mills Park Mixed Use Development
City of San Bruno – 111 San Bruno Avenue Mixed Use Development
City of Millbrae – 1100 El Camino Real Mixed Use Development
Mountain View – 2580 California Avenue Mixed Use Development
City Center San Ramon Traffic Analysis
BART SVBX and SVSX Traffic Impact Analysis
McCarthy Ranch TIA
Dougherty Valley Traffic Impact Studies and Intersection Design Projects
Gale Ranch Phase 3 Traffic Study/Roadway Improvement Phasing Study
McCarthy Ranch General Plan Amendment EIR
School Access and Circulation Studies
Gale Ranch 4 Elementary School Traffic Impact and Circulation Study
Gale Ranch Elementary School Traffic Analysis (Dougherty Valley – Contra Costa County)
Gale Ranch Middle School Circulation and Operational Analysis (Dougherty Valley –
Contra Costa County)
Alamo Creek Elementary School Traffic Analysis (Alamo Creek – Contra Costa County)
School and Traffic – Comprehensive Data Collection and Analysis at 15 public schools
(Santa Clara County)
Selected Publications/Presentations
“Implementation of Highway Capacity Manual Based Volume Delay Functions in a Regional Traffic
Assignment Process,” presented at the TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
“Utilizing a Gateway Constrained Methodology to Better Forecast Traffic Volumes,” presented at
the I.T.E. Conference, Denver, Colorado. (Co-Author)
“Building a Path-Based Fare Matrix Using EMME/2 and TRANPATH,” presented at the International
EMME/2 Conference, Montreal, Canada
“Travel Demand Forecasting Models in the San Francisco Bay Area,” presented at the First
European EMME/2 Users Conference in Lon-don, England.
“Air Quality Impact Analysis Using the EMME/2 Network Calculator,” presented at the
International EMME/2 Conference in Pasadena, California.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
20 years
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
M.S in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Emphasis: Environmental Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Emphasis: Environmental Engineering
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Emphasis: Watershed Restoration
Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
Studies in Art, Culture, and Language
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Engineer,
California (72828)
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers,
Member
JOHN LEYS, P.E., LEED AP
PRINCIPAL
Civil and environmental engineer John Leys leads sustainable
infrastructure planning and project implementation at Sherwood. He has
over 20 years of experience working with public agencies, institutions,
and private developers on the implementation of water management
and sustainable infrastructure systems. He has extensive experience
interfacing with the many city and county agencies including among
others City of San Francisco, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission,
City of Mountain View, City of Palo Alto, Town of Atherton, County of San
Mateo, and County of Marin.
John’s project experience ranges from developing sustainable
infrastructure for the Fulton Corridor Specific Plan & Downtown
Neighborhood and Hayward Specific Plan to overseeing the design of
a net-positive water campus for Microsoft in Silicon Valley. On all of
his projects, John pursues integrated water management strategies
that achieve project design goals while strengthening regional natural
systems. John also has spearheaded ecological planning and the
implementation of sustainable design guidelines related to preservation,
conservation, and restoration of the project sites. He pursues energy
saving and water conservation techniques that address sensitive
economic and environmental constraints.
John is a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of the US Green
Building Council. He received degrees in Environmental Studies and
Civil Engineering and has worked in the offices of planners, architects,
and landscape architects as a civil engineer. John’s experience includes
project work in green building design, parks and public spaces, roadway
and trail design, water feature design, commercial and residential
planned developments, utility infrastructure design, streetscape
design, earthwork design and calculations, fine grading and drainage
design, cost estimation, development of proprietary green design tools,
integrated stormwater management, and feasibility analysis.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
4 years
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science in Civil and
Environmental Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
with University Honors
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Engineer,
State of California #89808
Craig Boman serves as a Project Engineer at Sherwood. He has touched
over 50 projects ranging from city planning to corporate campuses to
public and private schools throughout California. He has experience as
a lead designer on several mixed-use developments and technical utility
studies throughout the Bay Area. From data collection to extensive
modeling and computational analysis, he has created several technical
memorandum for various agencies to determine capacity deficiencies
and the associated required improvements. Working in cities including
Walnut Creek, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Richmond, Craig has worked
on utility analyses for both individual developments and planned
development areas.
He has a strong background working on construction documents,
project cost estimating, utility analyses, technical report creation, and
project team coordination. With a passion for Low-Impact Design
approach focused on protecting and encouraging local ecology and
community, Craig focuses on project team collaboration to produce
creative, constructible, and cost-effective design solutions. He strives
to provide technical guidance that looks beyond the typical baseline
approach and delivers innovative alternatives to help produce the best
long-term solutions.
CRAIG BOMAN, P.E.
PROJECT ENGINEER
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JOHN GUST
Principal Investigator for Archaeology
EDUCATION
2016 Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside (UCR)
2011 M.A., Anthropology, UCR
2007 M.A., Applied Geography, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)
2002 B.A., Anthropology, minor in Geography/Environmental Studies, UCCS
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Gust is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) with over 9 years of experience
in field archaeology. He meets the qualifications required by the Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation and his field expertise
includes pedestrian surveys, excavation monitoring, resource recording, and historic artifact analysis. Dr. Gust has
managed a variety of projects at Cogstone in the water, development, residential, transportation,
telecommunications, and public works sectors. Dr. Gust is a member of the Society for California Archaeology,
Society for American Archaeology, and the American Anthropological Association.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Japantown Square Mixed-Use Development, City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA. Cogstone developed
an archaeological and paleontological monitoring plan for the construction of a mixed-use development project.
The 5.25-acre project consists of two sections, 2.1 acres of multi-family residential units and 3.1 acres of multi-
use commercial residential space. It will involve the construction of two separate buildings containing 518
multi-family residential units and 19,191 square feet of commercial and community space. Subsequently,
Cogstone is currently conducting monitoring during all construction. To date, thousands of artifacts have been
collected in preparation for cataloging. Cogstone has also assisted with public outreach for the project. Sub to
Shea Properties, LLC. Principal Investigator for Archaeology. 2018-present
Morro Bay Water Facility, City of Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, CA. The City of Morro Bay has
proposed to construct a new water reclamation facility. Federal funding for the project required compliance with
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), along with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted as federal lead and the City acted
as state lead agency, with permitting by the California Coastal Commission (CCC), California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), and the State Water Resources Control Board. Cogstone conducted Worker
Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) trainings for all construction personnel, cultural and
paleontological resources monitoring, and completed a Cultural Resources Monitoring Compliance Report upon
completion of construction. Sub to Filanc Black & Veatch Joint Venture. Principal Investigator for
Archaeology. 2020-2021
Rancho Calera Specific Plan Update, City of Chowchilla, Madera County, CA. Cogstone conducted a cultural
and paleontological resources assessment to determine the potential impacts to cultural and paleontological
resources during excavations. Proposed updates to the specific plan included adding two large retention basins,
increasing the acreage dedicated to residential use, decreasing the collective acreage of parkland and open
space, decreasing the square footage dedicated to commercial use, removal of the East Robertson Bridge, added
landscape and water conservation requirements, and discouraging use of straight streets and encouraging
construction of cul-de-sacs. Services included records searches, background research, literature review, and
reporting. Sub to QK, Inc. Principal Investigator for Archaeology. 2020
Faith Home/Garner Road Connection Project, Caltrans District 10, Stanislaus County, CA. Cogstone
identified and evaluated cultural, paleontological, and historic resources present in or adjacent to the
construction of a four-lane one-mile expressway. Cogstone produced an Archaeological Survey Report (ASR),
Historic Properties Survey Report (HPSR), Historic Resources Evaluation Report (HRER), and Paleontological
Identification and Evaluation Report (PIR-PER). Services included intensive level pedestrian surveys, mapping,
records searches, DPR forms, and Native American consultation. Sub to Environmental Intelligence. Principal
Investigator for Archaeology. 2019-2020
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ERIC SCOTT
Paleontology QA/QC
EDUCATION
1990 M.A., Anthropology (Biological), University of California, Los Angeles
1985 B.A., Anthropology (Physical), California State University, Northridge
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Scott is a professional vertebrate paleontologist with 37 years of experience in
paleontological mitigation, fieldwork, curation, and research. He is an emeritus
paleontology curator at the San Bernardino County Museum, an adjunct instructor at
California State University, San Bernardino, and a research associate of the Natural
History Museum of Los Angeles County and the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. He is a
30+ year member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, an international society of professional scientists where
he currently serves on the Government Affairs Committee and also holds membership in the Geological Society of
America and other professional societies. Eric currently serves as an editor for the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
He has published over 40 research articles in professional scientific journals.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Rancho Calera Specific Plan Update, City of Chowchilla, Madera County, CA. Cogstone conducted a cultural
and paleontological resources assessment to determine the potential impacts to cultural and paleontological
resources during excavations. Proposed updates to the specific plan included adding two large retention basins,
increasing the acreage dedicated to residential use, decreasing the collective acreage of parkland and open space,
decreasing the square footage dedicated to commercial use, removal of the East Robertson Bridge, added
landscape and water conservation requirements, and discouraging use of straight streets and encouraging
construction of cul-de-sacs. Services included records searches, background research, literature review, and
reporting. Sub to QK, Inc. Paleontology QA/QC. 2020
Deep Soil Mixing Pilot Project, Community of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, CA. As part of an on-call
contract with the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (LABOE), Cogstone provided cultural and
paleontological resources monitoring as well as managed Native American monitoring during
ground-disturbing activities. The City of Los Angeles was the lead agency under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). Monitoring for the Project was conducted in compliance with the Contingency Plan
conditions for the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) from the California Coastal Commission (CCC). No
cultural or paleontological resources were identified. No further work was necessary. Sub to ICF. Principal
Investigator for Paleontology. 2020
Gates Canyon Stormwater Capture Project, unincorporated area of Calabasas, Los Angeles County, CA.
Cogstone conducted cultural and paleontological resources monitoring for 31 days during proposed
improvements to Gates Canyon Park that will allow the capture and storage of stormwater runoff from an adjacent
105-acre residential area. Monitoring complied with program mitigation measures and as defined by the County
of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works (LACDPW). LACDPW was the project proponent and acted as the
lead agency under CEQA. Sub to Aspen Environmental. Task Manager. 2019
Irvine General Plan Phase II, City of Irvine, Orange County, CA. Cogstone conducted a study to review and
summarize available information regarding known paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources
within the boundaries of the City of Irvine to support the Phase II update of the City’s General Plan. Services
included records searches, extensive background research, a Sacred Lands File search request from the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and reporting. The City sent information and consultation to 15 tribal
organizations to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52. A general analysis of impacts of
future projects within the City of Irvine that may adversely affect paleontological, archaeological, or historic
resources was provided along with programmatic mitigation measures. Sub to PlaceWorks. Paleontology
QA/QC. 2018-2019
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KIM SCOTT
Principal Investigator for Paleontology
EDUCATION
2013 M.S., Biology with paleontology emphasis, California State University San
Bernardino
2000 B.S., Geology with paleontology emphasis, University of California, Los
Angeles
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
2015 Trained and certified in geomorphology techniques, National Park Service,
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ms. Scott has 25 years of experience in California as a paleontologist and sedimentary geologist. Scott has worked
extensively in the field surveying, monitoring, and salvaging fossils on hundreds of projects. In addition, she has
special skills in jacketing large fossils, fossil preparation (cleaning and stabilization) and in the preparation of
stratigraphic sections and other documentation for fossil localities. She authors and conducts crew sensitivity
training, serves as company safety officer, and has authored both the company safety and paleontology manuals. She
is a Member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the Geological Society of America.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Creekside Specific Plan, City of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, CA. Cogstone conducted a study to
determine the potential impacts to cultural and paleontological resources for the proposed demolition of an
existing 123,000 square-foot building and construction of 188 residential units on 15.3 acres. Services included
records searches, background research, and an intensive-level pedestrian survey. Based on the results of the
record search and ethnographic data, it was found likely that substantive archaeological deposits exist. The
project area was considered moderately sensitive for cultural and paleontological resources and archaeological
and paleontological monitoring during all ground-disturbing activities was recommended. The City of San Juan
Capistrano acted as lead CEQA agency. Sub to PlaceWorks. Principal Investigator for Paleontology. 2019-2020
Rancho Calera Specific Plan Update, City of Chowchilla, Madera County, CA. Cogstone conducted a cultural
and paleontological resources assessment to determine the potential impacts to cultural and paleontological
resources during excavations. Proposed updates to the specific plan included adding two large retention basins,
increasing the acreage dedicated to residential use, decreasing the collective acreage of parkland and open
space, decreasing the square footage dedicated to commercial use, removal of the East Robertson Bridge, added
landscape and water conservation requirements, and discouraging use of straight streets and encouraging
construction of cul-de-sacs. Services included records searches, background research, literature review, and
reporting. Sub to QK, Inc. Principal Investigator for Paleontology. 2020
Lake Forest General Plan Update, City of Lake Forest, Orange County, CA. Cogstone conducted a study to
review and summarize available information regarding known paleontological, archaeological, and historical
resources to guide long-term growth, maintenance, preservation, and decision-making in the city over the next
20-plus years. Services included record searches, background research, and a Sacred Lands File search from the
NAHC. A general analysis of impacts of future projects within the City of Lake Forest that may adversely affect
paleontological, archaeological, or historic resources was provided along with mitigation recommendations. Sub
to De Novo. Principal Investigator for Paleontology. 2018-2019
La Verne General Plan Update, City of La Verne, Los Angeles County, CA. Cogstone reviewed and
summarized available information regarding known paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources to
support an update of the City’s General Plan. Cogstone conducted archaeological and paleontological record
searches, extensive historical research at City Hall, a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search was requested from the
Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and a general analysis of impacts of future projects within the
city that may adversely affect paleontological, archaeological, or historic resources was provided along with
mitigation recommendations. Sub to De Novo. Principal Investigator for Paleontology. 2018
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MOLLY VALASIK
Task Manager
EDUCATION
2009 M.A., Anthropology, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
2006 B.A., Anthropology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ms. Valasik is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) with more than 10 years of
experience. She is a skilled professional who is well-versed in the compliance procedures
of CEQA and Section 106 of the NHPA and regularly prepares cultural resources
assessment reports for a variety of federal, state, and local agencies throughout
California. Ms. Valasik has managed a variety of projects at Cogstone in the water,
transportation, energy, development, and federal sectors. She meets the qualifications required by the Secretary of
the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. She is accepted as a principal
investigator for prehistoric archaeology by the State Office of Historic Preservation.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Creekside Specific Plan, City of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, CA. Cogstone conducted a study to
determine the potential impacts to cultural and paleontological resources for the proposed demolition of an
existing 123,000 square-foot building and construction of 188 residential units on 15.3 acres. Services included
records searches, background research, and an intensive-level pedestrian survey. Based on the results of the
record search and ethnographic data, it was found likely that substantive archaeological deposits exist. The
project area was considered moderately sensitive for cultural and paleontological resources and archaeological
and paleontological monitoring during all ground-disturbing activities was recommended. The City of San Juan
Capistrano acted as lead CEQA agency. Sub to PlaceWorks. Principal Investigator for Archaeology. 2019-2020
Rancho Calera Specific Plan Update, City of Chowchilla, Madera County, CA. Cogstone conducted a cultural
and paleontological resources assessment to determine the potential impacts to cultural and paleontological
resources during excavations. Proposed updates to the specific plan included adding two large retention basins,
increasing the acreage dedicated to residential use, decreasing the collective acreage of parkland and open
space, decreasing the square footage dedicated to commercial use, removal of the East Robertson Bridge, added
landscape and water conservation requirements, and discouraging use of straight streets and encouraging
construction of cul-de-sacs. Services included records searches, background research, literature review, and
reporting. Sub to QK, Inc. Task Manager. 2020
Irvine General Plan Phase II, City of Irvine, Orange County, CA. Cogstone conducted a study to review and
summarize available information regarding known paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources
within the boundaries of the City of Irvine to support the Phase II update of the City’s General Plan. Services
included records searches, extensive background research, a Sacred Lands File search request from the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and reporting. The City sent information and consultation to 15 tribal
organizations to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52. A general analysis of impacts of
future projects within the City of Irvine that may adversely affect paleontological, archaeological, or historic
resources was provided along with programmatic mitigation measures. Sub to PlaceWorks. Principal
Investigator for Archaeology. 208-2019
Fresno West Area Specific Plan, City of Fresno, Fresno County, CA. Cogstone conducted a study to review and
summarize available information regarding known paleontological, archaeological, and historical resources
within the boundaries of the city in order to guide future growth and development. Cogstone conducted a
records search and in-depth background research. Of the 82 previously recorded cultural resources, 78 were
built environment. Three mitigation measures were recommended for future development. The City of Fresno
acted as the lead agency under CEQA. Sub to De Novo. Task Manager. 2019
Urban Planning Partners Contract 58 of 98 115
Urban Planning Partners Contract 59 of 98 116
Urban Planning Partners Contract 60 of 98 117
Urban Planning Partners Contract 61 of 98 118
Urban Planning Partners Contract 62 of 98 119
Urban Planning Partners Contract 63 of 98 120
Urban Planning Partners Contract 64 of 98 121
Urban Planning Partners Contract 65 of 98 122
Urban Planning Partners Contract 66 of 98 123
Urban Planning Partners Contract 67 of 98 124
Urban Planning Partners Contract 68 of 98 125
Urban Planning Partners Contract 69 of 98 126
Urban Planning Partners Contract 70 of 98 127
Urban Planning Partners Contract 71 of 98 128
Urban Planning Partners Contract 72 of 98 129
Urban Planning Partners Contract 73 of 98 130
Urban Planning Partners Contract 74 of 98 131
Urban Planning Partners Contract 75 of 98 132
Urban Planning Partners Contract 76 of 98 133
Urban Planning Partners Contract 77 of 98 134
Urban Planning Partners Contract 78 of 98 135
Urban Planning Partners Contract 79 of 98 136
Urban Planning Partners Contract 80 of 98 137
Urban Planning Partners Contract 81 of 98 138
Urban Planning Partners Contract 82 of 98 139
Urban Planning Partners Contract 83 of 98 140
Urban Planning Partners Contract 84 of 98 141
Urban Planning Partners Contract 85 of 98 142
Urban Planning Partners Contract 86 of 98 143
Urban Planning Partners Contract 87 of 98 144
Urban Planning Partners Contract 88 of 98 145
Urban Planning Partners Contract 89 of 98 146
Urban Planning Partners Contract 90 of 98 147
Urban Planning Partners Contract 91 of 98 148
Urban Planning Partners Contract 92 of 98 149
Urban Planning Partners Contract 93 of 98 150
Urban Planning Partners Contract 94 of 98 151
Urban Planning Partners Contract 95 of 98 152
Urban Planning Partners Contract 96 of 98 153
Urban Planning Partners Contract 97 of 98 154
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Commission Local Appointments List and Terms Expiring in 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Local Appointments List for terms expiring in the 2023 calendar year and direct the
City Clerk to post on the City’s website.
BACKGROUND:
As required in Municipal Code Section 2-12.010(f), “on or before December 31 of each year, the
City Clerk shall prepare,and the City Council shall adopt,a list of all Commissions containing the
following information:
1.A list of the qualifications necessary for each Commissioner position; and
2.A list of all Commissioner terms which will expire during the next calendar year, including
the name of the incumbent Commissioner, the date of appointment, the date the term
expires and the qualifications necessary for the position.
This list shall be made available to the public and shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk
and at the Saratoga Library.”
Pursuant to the Maddy Act (Government Code Section 54970-54974)the list is available to the
public and will be posted on the City’s website.
Qualifications for Service on a Commission:
Most Commissioners must be a resident of Saratoga. Additionally, each Commission applicant
must attend at least one meeting of the Commission he or she is applying before being interviewed
by the City Council. Commissioners may not hold an elected public office and cannot be employed
by the City of Saratoga.Most Commission terms are four years and Commissioners are limited to
two full consecutive terms on a single Commission. Partial terms are not considered full terms.
Youth Commission terms are two years and Youth Commissioners may not serve more than one
term.
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Special qualifications for service on the City’s Commissions are noted below.
Commission Special Qualifications
Heritage Preservation -Shall have a demonstrated interest in, competence or
knowledge in historic preservation.
-One member to be nominated by the Saratoga Historical
Foundation.
-Two members shall be appointed from among the disciplines
of architecture, history, architectural history, planning,
archeology or other historic preservation related disciplines
such as urban planning, architecture/construction, American
studies, American civilization, cultural geography or cultural
anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are
available in the community. The candidate nominated by the
Saratoga Historical Foundation can qualify as this
professional member.
Library & Community
Engagement
-must reside in the City or in the adjacent unincorporated areas
within the library’s service district.
-One member may be nominated by the City of Monte Sereno.
Parks and Recreation -No special qualifications.
Planning -No special qualifications, however, members must be able to
attend Commission study sessions and regular meetings that
are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in
the Civic Theater, site visits held the day before public
hearings.
Public Art -No special qualifications.
Traffic Safety -No special qualifications.
Youth -Members must be a resident of Saratoga in grades 7-12.
-Applicants must be eligible to serve a full 2-year term to be
considered for appointment, which prohibits appointment of
applicants who will be a high school senior during their first
year on the Commission.
Commission Purpose
In addition to providing information about special qualifications and expiring terms in calendar
year 2023, staff also provides the purpose or powers of Commissions as provided in Council
Resolutions or the City Code (Attachment A).
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Terms Expiring in 2023
In total, there are 11 Commissioner terms ending in 2023. The Commission seats that are expiring
in 2023 are noted below.
Term
End First Name Last Name Commission
Elig. for
Reappointment?
3/31/23 Sunil Ahuja Planning No
3/31/23 Anjali Kausar Planning Yes
6/30/23 Nicole Hao Youth No
6/30/23 Saket Kelkar Youth No
6/30/23 Aniket Singh Youth No
6/30/23 Ashly Henry Youth No
6/30/23 Alex Xia Youth No
9/30/23 Victoria Zhang Library & Community
Engagement Yes
9/30/23 Renee Paquier Parks and Recreation Yes
9/30/23 James Cai Public Art Yes
12/31/23 Sharon Boyce-Bender Heritage Preservation Yes
The vacancies reflected in Attachment A represent the current recruitments for two full-term
vacancies and one partial-term vacancy on the Heritage Preservation Commission, the one full-
term vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission and the one full-term vacancy and one
partial-term vacancy on the Traffic Safety Commission. Attachment B includes the tentative
schedule of Commission recruitments for 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A –Local Appointments List
Attachment B – 2023 Tentative Commission Recruitment Schedule
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HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
First Name Last Name Term Ending
Eligible for
Reappointment Special Qualifications
Sharon Boyce-Bender 12/31/2023 Yes
Priya Shastri 12/31/2024 Yes Historical Foundation
Representative
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CITY CODE 13-10.040 – POWERS AND DUTIES
The Heritage Commission shall be advisory only to the City Council, the Planning Commission and the agencies and
departments of the City and shall establish liaison and work in conjunction with such authorities to implement the
purposes of this Chapter. The Heritage Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
a) Conduct, or cause to be conducted, a comprehensive survey of properties within the boundaries of the City for
the purpose of establishing the Heritage Resource Inventory. To qualify for inclusion in the Heritage Resource
Inventory, a property must satisfy any one or more of the criteria listed in Section 13-15.010 of this Chapter. The
Inventory shall be publicized and periodically updated, and a copy thereof shall be kept on file in the Planning
Department.
b) Recommend to the City Council specific proposals for designation as a historic landmark, heritage lane or historic
district.
c) Recommend to the appropriate City agencies or departments projects and action programs for the recognition,
conservation, enhancement and use of the City's heritage resources, including standards to be followed with
respect to any applications for permits to construct, change, alter, remodel, remove or otherwise affect such
resources.
d) Review and comment upon existing or proposed ordinances, plans or policies of the City as they relate to heritage
resources.
e) Review and comment upon all applications for building, demolition, grading or tree removal permits involving
work to be performed upon or within a designated historic landmark, heritage lane or historic district, and all
applications for tentative map approval, rezoning, building site approval, use permit, variance approval, design
review or other approval pertaining to or significantly affecting any heritage resource. The Commission's
comments shall be forwarded to the City agency or department processing the application within thirty days
after receiving the request for such comments.
f)Investigate and report to the City Council on the availability of federal, state, county, local or private funding
sources or programs for the rehabilitation and preservation of heritage resources.
g) Cooperate with county, state and federal governments and with private organizations in the pursuit of the
objectives of heritage conservation.
h) Upon the request of a property owner or occupant and at the discretion of the Heritage Commission, render
advice and guidance on the conservation, rehabilitation, alteration, decoration, landscaping or maintenance of
any heritage resource; such voluntary advice and guidance shall not impose any regulation or control over any
property.
i)Participate in, promote and conduct public information and educational programs pertaining to heritage
resources.
j)Perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by resolution or motion of the City Council.
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LIBRARY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
First Name Last Name Term Ending
Eligible for
Reappointment Special Qualifications
Victoria Zhang 9/30/2023 Yes
Eric Lewis 9/30/2024 Yes
Christina Meiser 9/30/2025 Yes
Robert Gulino 9/30/2025 No
Valerie Nygaard 9/30/2026 Yes
RESOLUTION NO. 20-055 – BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The Library & Community Engagement Commission shall serve as an advisory and liaison body. Its basic responsibilities
shall include the following:
1. Provide counsel and recommendations on Library policies, budgets, plans and procedures to the Saratoga City
Council, and the Santa Clara County Library. Identify and bring to the attention of the City Council, the City staff,
and the Santa Clara County Library staff (as appropriate) current and prospective issues and questions relating to
Library policies and activities.
2. Provide counsel and recommendations to the Saratoga City Council on increasing public engagement in City
government, supporting cultural and artistic programs in the community, and fostering a stronger, more inclusive
community.
3. As directed by the City Council, evaluate and assess community concerns, support City engagement programs,
and perform such other activities as may be directed by the Saratoga City Council.
DUTIES
In carrying out its basic responsibilities, the Library & Community Engagement Commission shall perform the following
duties:
1. Hold formal meetings as required
2. Maintain communications with the City Council, City staff, Santa Clara County Library staff, and the Saratoga
Community Librarian
3. Serve in an advisory capacity on major engagement initiatives or policies to help create a more inclusive and
engaged community, including providing support in identifying and connecting with different groups in the
community (such as other governmental, educational, and non-profit organizations).
4. Maintain within the Commission a continuity of knowledge of Library operations, and City community
engagement policies and strategies.
5. Keep generally informed on technical developments that could have a bearing on the Library's policies or
strategies.
6. Provide support and/or advice on events related to the Library and City.
7. Work with and engage "Friends of the Saratoga Libraries", the Saratoga Teen Advisory Board, and other support
groups as may be desirable concerning the Library.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
First Name Last Name Term Ending Eligible for Reappointment
Special
Qualifications
Renee Paquier 9/30/2023 Yes N/A
Michelle Wang 9/30/2024 No N/A
Nimisha Mahuvakar 9/30/2025 Yes N/A
Badrinath Sridharan 9/30/2025 Yes N/A
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RESOLUTION NO. 432 – POWERS & DUTIES
The powers of the Parks and Recreation Commission are advisory only and it shall render all reports and recommendations
directly to the City Council, unless otherwise directed by the Council. The Commission does not constitute a planning
agency with the terms and meaning of Government Code Section 65100 of the State of California. The Commissions'
powers and duties, in such advisory capacity to the City Council, shall include the following:
a) to recommend a parks and recreation program, and the programming and implementation thereof, to the Council;
b) advise the Council specifically on design, use, development, financing, care and maintenance of parks and
playgrounds; landscaping along thoroughfares and other City streets; walkways, pathways, equestrian paths,
streambeds, protection and promulgation of trees, and such other matters as may be requested by the Council.
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
First Name Last Name Term Ending Eligible for Reappointment
Special
Qualifications
James Cai 9/30/2023 Yes N/A
Ramya Vasu 9/30/2024 Yes N/A
Sohini Kar 9/30/2025 Yes N/A
Siana Smith 9/30/2025 Yes N/A
Gloria Wu 9/30/2026 Yes N/A
RESOLUTION NO. 21-047 – RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
The Public Art Commission will serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters related to art and is charged
with considering and recommending opportunities for public art in Saratoga and on City property to the City Council.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
A. The Commission shall provide counsel and recommendations on public art policies, budgets, plans, and
procedures to the Saratoga City Council.
B. As directed by the City Council, evaluate and assess public art projects or programs and perform such other
activities as may be directed by the Saratoga City Council.
C. The Commission shall maintain communications with the City Council and City staff on public art-related matters.
D. Provide support and/or advice on events or programs related to City public art.
E. Maintain awareness and knowledge of public art trends and principles.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
First Name Last Name Term Ending
Eligible for
Reappointment Special Qualifications
Sunil Ahuja 3/31/2023 No N/A
Anjali Kausar 3/31/2023 Yes N/A
Herman Zheng 3/31/2024 Yes N/A
Jonathan “JoJo”Choi 3/31/2025 Yes N/A
Razi Mohiuddin 3/31/2025 No N/A
Clinton Brownley 3/31/2026 Yes N/A
Ping Li 3/31/2026 Yes N/A
CITY CODE 2-15.030 POWERS & DUTIES
The Planning Commission is hereby designated as the planning agency of the City, as described in Section 65100 of the
Government Code, and shall exercise the functions of a planning agency as prescribed in Section 65101 of the Government
Code. The Planning Commission shall also exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred upon it by this Code and
assigned to it from time to time by the City Council.
GOVERNMENT CODE 65100
There is in each city and county a planning agency with the powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. The
legislative body of each city and county shall by ordinance assign the functions of the planning agency to a planning
department, one or more planning commissions, administrative bodies or hearing officers, the legislative body itself, or
any combination thereof, as it deems appropriate and necessary. In the absence of an assignment, the legislative body
shall carry out all the functions of the planning agency.
GOVERNMENT CODE 65101
(a) The legislative body may create one or more planning commissions each of which shall report directly to the legislative
body. The legislative body shall specify the membership of the commission or commissions. In any event, each planning
commission shall consist of at least five members, all of whom shall act in the public interest. If it creates more than one
planning commission, the legislative body shall prescribe the issues, responsibilities, or geographic jurisdiction assigned
to each commission. If a development project affects the jurisdiction of more than one planning commission, the
legislative body shall designate the commission which shall hear the entire development project.
(b) Two or more legislative bodies may:
(1) Create a joint area planning agency, planning commission, or advisory agency for all or prescribed portions of their
cities or counties which shall exercise those powers and perform those duties under this title that the legislative bodies
delegate to it.
(2) Authorize their planning agencies, or any components of them, to meet jointly to coordinate their work, conduct
studies, develop plans, hold hearings, or jointly exercise any power or perform any duty common to them.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
First Name Last Name Term Ending
Eligible for
Reappointment Special Qualifications
Chi-Kuang Chu 12/31/2024 Yes N/A
Robert Eng 12/31/2025 Yes N/A
Jason Mount 12/31/2025 Yes N/A
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-032 – MISSION
The exclusive mission of the Traffic Safety Commission shall be to investigate, review, and analyze issues, and make
recommendations to the City Council and City staff regarding traffic safety. The Commission shall work to increase
awareness of, and attention to, the traffic safety needs of the community by improving communications and involvement
between the community, and the City government on services, needs and programs.
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YOUTH COMMISSION
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
First Name Last Name Term ending
Eligible For
Reappointment School
Nicole Hao 6/30/2023 No Redwood Middle School
Saket Kelkar 6/30/2023 No Lynbrook High School
Aniket Singh 6/30/2023 No The Harker School
Ashly Henry 6/30/2023 No Saratoga High School
Alex Xia 6/30/2023 No St. Francis High School
Justin Chao 6/30/2024 No The Harker School
Ovee Dharwadkar 6/30/2024 No Redwood Middle School
Lisa Jing 6/30/2024 No Lynbrook High School
Arjun Krishna 6/30/2024 No Bellarmine College Prep
Maggie McCormick 6/30/2024 No Prospect High School
Bryan Zhao 6/30/2024 No Saratoga High School
RESOLUTION NO. 18-056, SECTION 2
The powers of the Youth Commission are advisory only, and it shall render all reports and recommendations directly to
the City Council, unless otherwise directed by the Council. The Commissioners’ powers and duties, in such advisory
capacity to the City Council, shall include the following:
(a)To develop and recommend guidelines involving the concerns of youth and the programming and implementation
thereof, to the Council;
(b)Advise the Council generally on matters which concern youth and specifically on the various aspects of the city
matters related to youth as may be requested by Council.
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Tentative 2023City of Saratoga Commission Recruitment Schedule
Commission Recruitment Start Application Deadline Interviews Appointment Vacancies Scheduled Meetings
Planning December 2022 Feb. 17, 2023 March 1, 2023 March 15, 2023 2*(one incumbent eligible
for reappointment)
Dec. 14, 2022
Jan. 11,2023
Feb. 8, 2023
Youth January 2023 April 28, 2023 May 2023 June 7, 2023 5 Jan. 24, 2023
Feb.28, 2023
Mar. 28, 2023
April 25, 2023
Parks & Recreation February 2023 Aug. 25, 2023 Sept. 6, 2023 Sept. 20, 2023 1 Mar.14, 2023
May 9, 2023
July 11, 2023
Public Art February 2023 Aug. 25, 2023 Sept. 6, 2023 Sept. 20, 2023 1*Mar. 20, 2023
May 15, 2023
July 17, 2023
Library & Community
Engagement
February 2023 Aug. 25, 2023 Sept. 6, 2023 Sept. 20, 2023 1*Feb.13, 2023
April 10, 2023
June 12, 2023
Aug. 14, 2023
Traffic Safety June 2023 Nov. 17, 2023 Dec. 6, 2023 Dec. 20, 2023 2 July 13, 2023
Sept. 14, 2023
Nov. 9, 2023 (tentative)
Heritage Preservation June 2023 Nov. 17, 2023 Dec. 6, 2023 Dec. 20, 2023 1 Sept. 12. 2023
Oct. 10, 2023
Nov. 14, 2023
* Incumbent(s) eligible for reappointment
Notes:
Recruitments are structured to allow for at least 2 regular meetings during the recruitment period
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:Amendment to Agreement with Flock Group Inc.(Flock)for Landscaping
and Lighting Assessment District Zone Automated License Plate Reader
(ALPR) Cameras
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amended agreement with Flock for Landscaping and
Lighting Assessment District zones ALPR cameras and approve a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to enter and submit supplemental orders as part of the City’s agreement with Flock.
BACKGROUND:
In February 2022, the City Council authorized a 1-year ALPR pilot program in partnership with
Flock. Subsequently, the City entered into an agreement with Flock for a 7 camera system operated
by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot officially started in August 2022 when all 7
cameras were installed.
At the September 21, 2022 City Council Meeting, the City Council approved changes to make
Flock ALPR cameras an allowable improvement for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting
Assessment District. This enables neighborhoods without a formal Homeowners Association with
articles of incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State to add ALPR cameras in the
public right-of-way. Furthermore, cameras are funded through an assessment on properties within
the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District zone seeking to have cameras added to their
neighborhood.
If authorized by the City Council, the amended agreement will allow cameras funded through the
assessment district to be part of the City system.Additionally, City Council approval of the
attached resolution will allow the City Manager to enter and submit the supplemental order form
in the amended agreement as new Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District zones decide to
fund ALPR cameras for their neighborhood.
Since Flock cameras funded through the Landscaping and Assessment District will be part of the
City system, only the Sheriff’s Office will have access to data and alerts generated by the cameras.
All payments and coordination with Flock will be handled directly by the City. Additionally,
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cameras installed through the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District will be
independent of the 1-year pilot that is expected to be assessed by the City Council in fall/winter
2023. Cameras installed in an Assessment District Zone through the supplemental order form will
have a two-year term that can be renewed as long as the neighborhood funds them.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Amended Agreement with Flock
Attachment B – Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter and Submit Supplemental
Orders as Part of the City’s Agreement with Flock
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FLOCK GROUP INC.
AMENDED SERVICES AGREEMENT
This is an amendment to the Agreement between Flock and Agency that became etfective May 17,2022
("Original Agreement"). All terms in this amendment shall have the meaning set forth in the Original
Agreement unless otherwise specified.
The Original Agreement called for installation and operation of seven Flock Fa lcon Cameras. The Parties wish
to establish a process whereby additional cameras may be installed and operated , each for an initial term of two
years and each subject to the terms and conditions of the Original Agreement. The installation of additional
cameras will not limit Agency 's abi li ty to renew or terminate operation of the seven cameras installed pursuant
to the Original Agreement.
Accordingly the Parties hereby agree as follows:
I. Agency may add additional cameras to be installed and operated under the terms of the Original
Agreement by submittin g a Supplemental Order Form in the form attached hereto.
2 . The Initial Term and Renewal Term for the cameras on each Supplemental Ord e r Form shall be 24
months from the date the Supp lemental Order Form is accepted by Flock ..
3. No Supplemental Order Form shall affect the Initial Term or Renewal Term of any camera installed
pursuant to the Original Agreement or any other Supplemental Order Form. For avoidance of doubt, this
provision means that Agency may terminate services with respect to a camera at the end of the initial term
or renewal term for that camera as specified in the Origina l Agreement or Supplemental Order form
pursuant to which that camera was installed , as applicable , notwithstanding Flock's continued provision
of service for other cameras. In all other respects termination or non-renewal shall be in accordance with
the Original Agreement.
4 . In all other respects the Original Agreement remains in full force and effect.
This amendment to the Original Agreement will become effect ive when it is executed by both Parties (the
"Amendment Effective Date"). The Partie ave executed this amendment to the Original Agreement as of the
dates set forth below.
Agency: City of Saratoga
By: By:
Name: ~~~~~~~~L-----~--
Title:
Name :
Title:
Date: Date :
Approved as to form
Richard Taylor
City Attorney
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Supplemental Order Form
Agency Order Designation (for Agency use only): _________ _
Agency 'Submittal Date : _______ _
Flock Acceptance Date : _______ _
Name
Flock Falcon. Camera Annual Fee
Implementation Fee
(Includes one-time fees)
1594026.1
Initial Term: 24 months
Renewal Term: 24 months
Price QTY Subtotal
$2 ,500 .00 TBD $TBD
$350.00 TBD $TBD
Year I Total $TBD
Recurrin g Total : $TBD
Billing Term: Annual payment due Net 30
per terms and conditions
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DocuSign Envelope 10: AFOF7F8C-471B-4ABA-A785-061CB7A864AB
FLOCK GROUP INC.
SERVICES AGREEMENT
ORDER FORM
This Order Form together with the Terms (as defined herein) describe the relationship between Flock Group Inc.
("Flock") and the customer identified below ("Agency") (each of Flock and Customer, a "Party"). This order form
("Order Form") hereby incorporates and includes the "GOVERNMENT AGENCY AGREEMENT" and "City of
Saratoga Supplemental Conditions'' attached (the "Terms") which describe and set forth the general legal terms
governing the relationship (collectively, the "Agreement"). The Terms contain, among other things, warranty
disclaimers, liability limitations and use limitations
The Agreement will become effective when this Order Form is executed by both Parties (the "Effective Date").
Agency: City of Saratoga
Legal Entity Name:
Address:
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, California 95070
Expected Payment Method:
Initial Term: 24 months
Renewal Term: 24 months
Contact Name: Crystal Bothelio
Phone: 408-868-1269
E-Mail: cbothelio@saratoga.ca.us
Billing Contact:
(if different than above)
Billing Term: Annual payment due Net 30 per terms
and conditions
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Name Price QTY Subtotal
Flock Falcon Camera Annual Fee $2,500.00 7.00 $17,500.00
Implementation Fee $250.00 7.00 $1,750.00
(Includes one-time fees)
Year 1 Total $19,250.00
Recurring Total: $17,500.00
Special terms:
• N/A
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I have reviewed and agree to th e C usto mer Impl eme ntation Guide on Schedule Bat the end of this
agreement.
By executing this Order Form, Agency represents and warrants that it hns read and agrees all of the terms
lind conditions contllined in the Terms attached. 11Je Partie s hav e execu ted thi s Agrc~.:mcnt as oftl1c dates set forth
below .
FLOCK GROUP, INC.
By :
Name: Alex Latraverse
Title: Chief Revenue Officer
Date :
3/28/2022
Approved as to Form
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Richard Taylor;City Attorney
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GOVERNMENT AGENCY AGREEMENT
This Government Agency Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into by and between Flock Group, Inc.
with a place of business at 1170 Howell Mill Rd NW Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30318 ("Flock") and the police
department or government agency identified in the signature block below ("Agency") (each a "Party," and together,
the "Parties").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Flock offers a software and hardware solution for automatic license plate detection through
Flock's technology platform (the "Flock Service"), and upon detection, the Flock Service creates images and
recordings of suspect vehicles ("Footage") and can provide notifications to Agency upon the instructions of Non-
Agency End User ("Notifications");
WHEREAS, Agency desires to purchase, use and/or have installed access to the Flock Service on existing
cameras, provided by Agency, or Flock provided Hardware (as defined below) in order to create, view, search and
archive Footage and receive Notifications, including those from Non-Agency End Users of the Flock System (where
there is an investigative purpose) such as schools, neighborhood homeowners associations, businesses, and
individual users;
WHEREAS, because Footage is stored for no longer than (thirty) 30 days in compliance with Flock's
records retention policy, Agency is responsible for extracting, downloading and archiving Footage from the Flock
System on its own storage devices for auditing for prosecutorial/administrative purposes; and
WHEREAS, Flock desires to provide Agency the Flock Service and any access thereto, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, solely for the purpose of crime awareness and prevention by police
departments and archiving for evidence gathering ("Purpose").
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, Flock and Agency agree as follows and further agree to incorporate the Recitals
into this Agreement.
1. DEFINITIONS
Certain capitalized terms, not otherwise defined herein, have the meanings set forth or cross-referenced in this
Section 1.
1.1 "Agency Data" means the data, media and content provided by Agency through the Services. For the avoidance
of doubt, the Agency Data will include the Footage ..
1.2. "Agency Hardware" shall mean the third-party camera owned or provided by Agency and any other physical
elements that interact with the Embedded Software and the Web Interface to provide the Services. The term
"Agency Hardware " excludes the Embedded Software.
1.3 "Authorized End User(s)" means any individual employees, agents, or contractors of Agency accessing or using
the Services through the Web Interface, under the rights granted to Agency pursuant to this Agreement.
1.4 "Documentation" means text and/or graphical documentation, whether in electronic or printed format, that
describe the features, functions and operation of the Services which are provided by Flock to Agency in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.
1.5 "Embedded Software" means the software and/or firmware embedded or preinstalled on the Agency Hardware.
1.6 "Flock IP" means the Services, the Documentation, the Embedded Software, the Installation Services, and any
and all intellectual property therein or otherwise provided to Agency and/or its Authorized End Users in connection
with the foregoing.
1.7 "Footage" means still images captured by the Agency Hardware in the course of and provided via the Services.
together with images that a Non-Agency End User has authorized Flock to share with Agency.
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1.8 "Hardware" or "Flock Hardware" shall mean the Flock cameras, pole, clamps, solar panel, installation
components, and any other physical elements that interact with the Embedded Software and the Web Interface to
provide the Flock Services. The term "Hardware" excludes the Embedded Software.
1.9 "Implementation Fee(s)" means the monetary fees associated with the Installation Services, as defined in
Section 1.10 below.
1.10 "Installation Services" means the services provided by Flock including any applicable installation of
Embedded Software on Agency Hardware.
1.11 "Non-Agency End User" means a Flock customer that has authorized Flock to share Footage from that user's
Unit(s) with Agency.
1.12 "Services" or "Flock Services" means the provision, via the Web Interface, of Flock's software application for
automatic license plate detection, searching image records, and sharing Footage.
1.13 "Support Services" means Monitoring Services, as defined in Section 2.9 below.
1.14 "Unit(s)"means the Agency Hardware together with the Embedded Software.
1.15 "Usage Fee" means the subscription fees to be paid by the Agency for ongoing access to Services. and Flock
Hardware
1.16 "Web Interface" means the website(s) or application(s) through which Agency and its Authorized End Users
can access the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
2. SERVICES AND SUPPORT
2.1 Provision of Access. Subject to the terms ofthis Agreement, Flock hereby grants to Agency a non-exclusive,
non-transferable right to access the features and functions of the Services via the Web Interface during the Service
Term (as defined in Section 6.1 below), solely for the Authorized End Users. The Footage will be available for
Agency's designated administrator, the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office, and any Authorized End Users to
access via the Web Interface for thirty (30) days from the date it is created and will be deleted on a rolling thirty (30)
day basis .. Authorized End Users will be required to sign up for an account and select a password and usemame
("User ID"). Flock will also provide Agency with the Documentation to be used in accessing and using the Services.
Agency shall be responsible for all acts and omissions of Authorized End Users, and any act or omission by an
Authorized End User which, if undertaken by Agency, would constitute a breach of this Agreement, shall be deemed
a breach of this Agreement by Agency. Agency shall undertake reasonable efforts to make all Authorized End
Users aware of the provisions of this Agreement as applicable to such Authorized End User's use of the Services,
and shall cause Authorized End Users to comply with such provisions. Flock may use the services of one or more
third parties to deliver any part of the Services, including without limitation using a third party to host the Web
Interface which makes the Services available to Agency and Authorized End Users. WARRANTIES PROVIDED
BY SAID THIRD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE THE AGENCY'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AND FLOCK'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY WITH REGARD TO SUCH THIRD-PARTY SERVICES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION HOSTING THE WEB INTERFACE. Agency agrees to comply with any
acceptable use policies and other terms of any third-party service provider that are provided or otherwise made
available to Agency from time to time. Flock understands and agrees that it is not authorized to access Footage
except as specifically authorized by Agency following receipt of a request for access from Flock demonstrating why
access is required in that instance to provide the Services.
2.2 Embedded Software License. Subject to all terms of this Agreement, Flock grants Agency a limited, non-
exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable (except to the Authorized End Users), revocable right to use the
Embedded Software as installed on the Hardware or Agency Hardware; in each case, solely as necessary for Agency
to use the Services.
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2.3 Documentation License. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Flock hereby grants to Agency a non-
exclusive, non-transferable right and license to use the Documentation during the Service Term to Agency's in
connection with its use of the Services as contemplated herein, and under Section 2.4 below.
2.4 Usage Restrictions.
a. Flock IP. The purpose for usage of the Unit, Documentation, Services, support, and Flock IP are solely
to facilitate gathering evidence that could be used in a lawful criminal investigation by the appropriate government
agency and not for tracking activities that the system is not designed to capture ("Permitted Purpose"). Agency will
not, and will not permit any Authorized End Users to, (i) copy or duplicate any of the Flock IP; (ii) decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to obtain or perceive the source code from which any software
component of any of the Flock IP is compiled or interpreted, or apply any other process or procedure to derive the
source code of any software included in the Flock IP, or attempt to do any of the foregoing, and Agency
acknowledges that nothing in this Agreement will be construed to grant Agency any right to obtain or use such
source code; (iii) modify, alter, tamper with or repair any of the Flock IP, or create any derivative product from any
of the foregoing, or attempt to do any of the foregoing, except with the prior written consent of Flock; (iv) interfere
or attempt to interfere in any manner with the functionality or proper working of any of the Flock IP; (v) remove,
obscure, or alter any notice of any intellectual property or proprietary right appearing on or contained within any of
the Services or Flock IP; (vi) use the Services, support, Unit, Documentation or the Flock IP for anything other than
the Permitted Purpose; or (vii) assign, sublicense, sell, resell, lease, rent or otherwise transfer or convey, or pledge as
security or otherwise encumber, Agency's rights under Sections 2.1, 2.2, or 2.3.
b. Flock Hardware. Agency understands that all Flock Hardware is owned exclusively by Flock, and that
title to any Flock Hardware does not pass to Agency upon execution of this Agreement. Agency is not permitted to
remove, reposition, re-install, tamper with, alter, adjust or otherwise take possession or control of Flock Hardware.
Notwithstanding the notice and cure period set for in Section 6.3, Agency agrees and understands that in the event
Agency is found to engage in any of the restricted actions of this Section 2.4(b), all warranties herein shall be null
and void, and this Agreement shall be subject to immediate termination (without opportunity to cure) for material
breach by Agency.
2.5 Retained Rights; Ownership. As between the Parties, subject to the rights granted in this Agreement, Flock
and its licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Flock IP and its components, and Agency
acknowledges that it neither owns nor acquires any additional rights in and to the foregoing not expressly granted by
this Agreement. Agency further acknowledges that Flock retains the right to use the foregoing for any purpose in
Flock's sole discretion. There are no implied rights.
2.6 Suspension. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Flock may temporarily suspend
Agency's and any Authorized End User's access to any portion or all ofthe Flock IP if(i) Flock reasonably
determines that (a) there is a threat or attack on any of the Flock IP; (b) Agency's or any Authorized End User's use
of the Flock IP disrupts or poses a security risk to the Flock IP or any other Agency or vendor of Flock; (c) Agency
or any Authorized End User is/are using the Flock IP for fraudulent or illegal activities; (d) Flock's provision of the
Services to Agency or any Authorized End User is prohibited by applicable law; (e) any vendor of Flock has
suspended or terminated Flock's access to or use of any third party services or products required to enable Agency
to access the Flock IP; or (t) Agency has violated any term of this provision, including, but not limited to, utilizing
the Services for anything other than the Permitted Purpose (each such suspension, in accordance with this Section
2.6, a "Service Suspension"). Flock will make commercially reasonable efforts, circumstances permitting, to
provide written notice of any Service Suspension to Agency (including notices sent to Flock's registered email
address) and to provide updates regarding resumption of access to the Flock IP following any Service Suspension.
Flock will use commercially reasonable efforts to resume providing access to the Service as soon as reasonably
possible after the event giving rise to the Service Suspension is cured. Flock will have no liability for any damage,
liabilities, losses (including any loss of data or profits) or any other consequences that Agency or any Authorized
End User may incur as a result of a Service Suspension. To the extent that the Service Suspension is not caused by
Agency's direct actions or by the actions of parties associated with the Agency, the expiration of the Term will be
tolled by the duration of any suspension (for any continuous suspension lasting at least one full day) prorated for the
proportion of cameras on the Agency's account that have been impacted.
2.7 Installation Services.
2.7 .1 Designated Locations. For installation of Flock Hardware, prior to performing the physical installation of the
Units, Flock shall advise Agency on the location and positioning of the Units for optimal license plate image
capture, as conditions and location allow. Flock may consider input from Agency regarding location, position and
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angle of the Units (each Unit location so designated by Agency, a "Designated Location"). Flock shall have final
discretion on location of Units. Flock shall have no liability to Agency resulting from any poor performance,
functionality or Footage resulting from or otherwise relating to the Designated Locations or delay in installation due
to Agency's delay in confirming Designated Locations, in ordering and/or having the Designated Location ready for
installation including having all electrical work preinstalled and permits ready, if necessary. The deployment plan
will confirm the Designated Location. After installation, any subsequent changes to the deployment plan
("Reinstalls") will incur a charge for Flock's then-current list price for Reinstalls, as listed in the then-current
Reinstall Policy (available at https://www.flocksafety.com/reinstall-fee-schedule) and any equipment charges. These
changes include but are not limited to camera re-positioning, adjusting of camera mounting, re-angling, removing
foliage, camera replacement, changes to heights of poles, regardless of whether the need for Reinstalls related to
vandalism, weather, theft, lack of criminal activity in view, and the like. Flock shall have full discretion on decision
to reinstall Flock Hardware.
2.7.2 Agency Installation Obligations. Agency agrees to allow Flock and its agents reasonable access in and near
the Designated Locations at all reasonable times upon reasonable notice for the purpose of performing the
installation work. Although the Units are designed to utilize solar power, certain Designated Locations may require
a reliable source of 120V AC power, as described in the deployment plan. In the event adequate solar exposure is
not available Agency is solely responsible for providing a reliable source of 120V AC power to the Units, if
necessary. Additionally, Agency is solely responsible for (i) any permits or associated costs, and managing the
permitting process of installation of cameras or AC power; (ii) any federal, state or local taxes including property,
license, privilege, sales, use, excise, gross receipts or other similar taxes which may now or hereafter become
applicable to, measured by or imposed upon or with respect to the installation of the Hardware, its use (excluding
tax exempt entities), or (iii) any other supplementary cost for services performed in connection with installation of
the Hardware, including but not limited to contractor licensing, engineered drawings, rental of specialized
equipment or vehicles, third-party personnel (i.e. Traffic Control Officers, Electricians, State DOT-approved poles,
etc., if necessary), such costs to be approved by the Agency ("Agency Installation Obligations"). In the event that a
Designated Location for a Unit requires permits, Flock will provide the Agency with a temporary alternate location
for installation pending the permitting process. Once the required permits are obtained, Flock will relocate the Units
from the temporary alternate location to the permitted location at no additional cost. Flock will provide options to
supply power at each Designated Location. If Agency refuses alternative power supply options, Agency agrees and
understands that Agency will not be subject to any reimbursement, tolling, or credit for any suspension period of
Flock Services due to low solar. Flock will make all reasonable efforts within their control to minimize suspension
of Flock Services. Any fees payable to Flock exclude the foregoing. Without being obligated or taking any
responsibility for the foregoing, Flock may pay and invoice related costs to Agency if Agency did not address them
prior to the execution of this Agreement or a third party requires Flock to pay. Agency represents and warrants that
it has all necessary right title and authority and hereby authorizes Flock to install the Hardware at the Designated
Locations and to make any necessary inspections or tests in connection with such installation. Flock is not
responsible for installation of Agency Hardware.
2.7.3 Flock's Obligations. Installation of any Flock Hardware shall be installed in a workmanlike manner in
accordance with Flock's standard installation procedures, and the installation will be completed within a reasonable
time from the time that the Designated Locations are confirmed. Following the initial installation of the Hardware
and any subsequent Reinstalls or maintenance operations, Flock's obligation to perform installation work shall
cease; however, for the sole purpose of validating installation, Flock will continue to monitor the performance of the
Units for the length of the Term and will receive access to the Footage for a period of three (3) business days after
the initial installation in order to monitor performance and provide any necessary maintenance solely as a measure
of quality control. Agency understands and agrees that the Flock Services will not function without the Hardware.
Labor may be provided by Flock or a third party. Flock is not obligated to install, reinstall, or provide physical
maintenance to Agency Hardware.
2.7.4 Security Interest. Flock Hardware shall remain the personal property of Flock and will be removed upon the
natural expiration of this Agreement at no additional cost to Agency. Agency shall not perform any acts which
would interfere with the retention oftitle of the Hardware by Flock. Should Agency default on any payment of the
Flock Services, Flock may remove Hardware at Flock's discretion. Such removal, if made by Flock, shall not be
deemed a waiver of Flock's rights to any damages Flock may sustain as a result of Agency's default and Flock shall
have the right to enforce any other legal remedy or right.
2.8 Hazardous Conditions. Unless otherwise stated in the Agreement, Flock's price for its services under this
Agreement does not contemplate work in any areas that contain hazardous materials, or other hazardous conditions,
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including, without limit, asbestos, lead, toxic or flammable substances. In the event any such hazardous materials are
discovered in the designated locations in which Flock is to perform services under this Agreement, Flock shall have
the right to cease work immediately in the area affected until such materials are removed or rendered harmless. Any
additional expenses incurred by Flock as a result of the discovery or presence of hazardous material or hazardous
conditions shall be the responsibility of Agency and shall be paid promptly upon billing.
2.9 Support Services. Subject to the payment of fees, Flock shall monitor the performance and functionality of Flock
Services and may, from time to time, advise Agency on changes to the Flock Services, Installation Services, or the
Designated Locations which may improve the performance or functionality of the Services or may improve the quality
of the Footage. The work, its timing, and the fees payable relating to such work shall be agreed by the Parties prior to
any alterations to or changes of the Services or the Designated Locations ("Monitoring Services"). Subject to the
terms hereof, Flock will provide Agency with reasonable technical and on-site support and maintenance services ("On-
Site Services") in-person or by email at support@flocksafety.com. Flock will use commercially reasonable efforts to
respond to requests for support. If Agency chooses to self-install Hardware or install Hardware on a mobile location,
Flock shall make reasonable commercial efforts to provide On-Site Services, if permissible. Agency shall not be
entitled to reimbursement, tolling, or credit for any lapse in Services associated with the Unit malfunction due to
installation on mobile locations (i.e. trailers). Agency waives any warranties hereunder for any self-installed
Hardware, and Flock shall not be liable for failure to respond to any maintenance requests for self-installed Hardware.
Agency shall be subject to Reinstall Fees for re-positioning Units on mobile locations, or subsequent installation on
Flock or other stationary poles.
2.10 Special Terms. From time to time, Flock may offer certain "Special Terms" related to guarantees, service and
support which are indicated in the proposal and on the order form and will become part of this Agreement, upon
Agency's consent. To the extent that any terms of this Agreement are inconsistent or conflict with the Special
Terms, the Special Terms shall control.
2.10 Changes to Platform. Flock may, in its sole discretion, make any changes to any system or platform that it
deems necessary or useful to (i) maintain or enhance (a) the quality or delivery of Flock's products or services to its
Agency s, (b) the competitive strength of, or market for, Flock's products or services, (c) such platform or system's
cost efficiency or performance, or (ii) to comply with applicable law.
3. RESTRICTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Agency Obligations. Upon creation of a User ID, Agency agrees to provide Flock with accurate, complete, and
updated registration information. Agency may not select as its User ID a name that Agency does not have the right
to use, or another person's name with the intent to impersonate that person. Agency may not transfer its account to
anyone else without prior written permission of Flock. Agency will not share its account or password with anyone,
and must protect the security of its account and password. Agency is responsible for any activity associated with its
account. Agency shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining any equipment and ancillary services needed to
connect to, access or otherwise use the Services. Agency will, at its own expense, provide assistance to Flock,
including, but not limited to, by means of access to, and use of, Agency facilities, as well as by means of assistance
from Agency personnel, to the limited extent any of the foregoing may be reasonably necessary to enable Flock to
perform its obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, any obligations with respect to Support Services or
any Installation Services.
3.2 Agency Representations and Warranties. Agency represents, covenants, and warrants that Agency will use
the Services only in compliance with this Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not
limited to any laws relating to the recording or sharing of any video, photo, or audio content. To the extent allowed
by the governing law of the state mentioned in Section 10.6, or if no state is mentioned in Section 10.6, by the law of
the State of California, Agency hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Flock against any damages, losses,
liabilities, settlements and expenses. including without limitation costs and attorneys' fees, in connection with any
claim or action that arises from an alleged violation ofthe foregoing, Agency's installation obligations, or otherwise
from Agency's use of the Services, Flock Hardware, Agency Hardware and any Embedded Software, including any
claim that such actions violate any applicable law or third party right. Although Flock has no obligation to monitor
Agency's use ofthe Services, Flock may do so and may prohibit any use of the Services it believes may be (or
alleged to be) in violation ofthe foregoing.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY; AGENCY DATA
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4.1 Confidentiality. This provision is subject to any obligations under FOIA and state-specific Public Records Acts.
Each Party (the "Receiving Party") understands that the other Party (the "Disclosing Party") has disclosed or may
disclose business, technical or financial information relating to the Disclosing Party's business (hereinafter referred
to as "Proprietary Information" of the Disclosing Party). Proprietary Information of Flock includes non-public
information regarding features, functionality and performance of the Services. Proprietary Information of Agency
includes non-public data provided by Agency to Flock or collected by Flock via the Unit, including the Footage, to
enable the provision of the Services, which includes but is not limited to geolocation information and environmental
data collected by sensors built into the Units ("Agency Data"). The Receiving Party agrees: (i) to take the same
security precautions to protect against disclosure or unauthorized use of such Proprietary Information that the party
takes with its own proprietary information, but in no event will a party apply less than reasonable precautions to
protect such Proprietary Information, and (ii) not to use (except in performance of the Services or as otherwise
permitted herein) or divulge to any third person any such Proprietary Information. Flock's use of the Proprietary
Information may include processing the Proprietary Information to send Agency alerts, such as when a car exits
Agency's neighborhood, or to analyze the data collected to identifY motion or other events.
The Disclosing Party agrees that the foregoing shall not apply with respect to any information that the Receiving
Party can document (a) is or becomes generally available to the public, or (b) was in its possession or known by it
prior to receipt from the Disclosing Party, or (c) was rightfully disclosed to it without restriction by a third party, or
(d) was independently developed without use of any Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party.
Nothing in this Agreement will prevent the Receiving Party from disclosing the Proprietary Information pursuant to
any judicial or governmental order, provided that the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party reasonable prior
notice of such disclosure to contest such order. For clarity, Flock may access, use, preserve and/or disclose the
Footage to law enforcement authorities, government officials, and/or third parties, if legally required to do so or if
Flock has a good faith beliefthat such access, use, preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply
with a legal process or request; (b) enforce this Agreement, including investigation of any potential violation
thereof; (c) detect, prevent or otherwise address security, fraud or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property
or safety of Flock, its users, a third party, or the public as required or permitted by law, including respond to an
emergency situation. Agency hereby expressly grants Flock a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free
right and license (during and after the term hereof) to disclose the Agency Data (inclusive of any Footage) to
Agency to enable law enforcement monitoring against law enforcement hotlists as well as provide Footage
search access to Agency for investigative purposes only. Prior to any access, use, preservation and/ or disclosure
in the foregoing instances, Flock shall provide Agency with advance written notice in a reasonably timely manner in
order to provide Agency with an opportunity to object or seek injunctive or other forms of judicial relief against the
request for data and/ or proposed disclosure. Having received notice prior to data being deleted, Flock may store
deleted Footage in order to comply with a valid court order but such retained Footage will not be retrievable without
a valid court order.
4.2 Agency Data. Agency and Non-Agency End User Data. As between Flock and Agency, all right, title and
interest in the Agency Data and Non-Agency End User Data, belong to and are retained solely by Agency. Agency
hereby grants to Flock a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use the Agency Data and Non-
Agency End User Data and perform all acts with respect to the Agency Data and Non-Agency End User Data as
may be necessary for Flock to provide the Flock Services to Agency, including without limitation the Support
Services set forth in Section 2.9 above, and a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully
paid license to use, reproduce, modifY and distribute the Agency Data and Non-Agency End User Data as a part of
the Aggregated Data (as defined in Section 4.4 below). As between Flock and Agency, Agency is solely responsible
for the accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, reliability, and appropriateness of all Agency Data and Non-Agency End
User Data and makes no representation for Flock as to the accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, reliability, and
appropriateness of such data. As between Agency and Non-Agency End Users that have prescribed access of
Footage to Agency, each of Agency and Non-Agency End Users will share all right, title and interest in the Non-
Agency End User Data. This Agreement does not by itself make any Non-Agency End User Data the sole property
or the Proprietary Information of Agency. Flock will automatically delete Footage older than thirty (30) days.
Agency has a thirty (30) day window to view, save and/or transmit Footage to the relevant government agency prior
to its deletion.
4.3 Feedback. If Agency provides any suggestions, ideas, enhancement requests, feedback, recommendations or
other information relating to the subject matter hereunder, Agency hereby assigns to Flock all right, title and
interest (including intellectual property rights) with respect to or resulting from any of the foregoing.
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4.4 Aggregated Data. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Flock shall have the right to
collect and analyze data that does not refer to or identify Agency or any individuals or de-identifies such data and
other information relating to the provision, use and performance of various aspects of the Services and related
systems and technologies (including, without limitation, information concerning Agency Data and data derived
therefrom). For the sake of clarity, Aggregated Data is compiled anonymous data which has been stripped of any
personal identifying information. Agency acknowledges that Flock will be compiling anonymized and/or
aggregated data based on Agency Data and Non-Agency End User Data input into the Services (the "Aggregated
Data"). Agency hereby grants Flock a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free right and license (during
and after the Service Term hereof) to (i) use and distribute such Aggregated Data to improve and enhance the
Services and for other marketing, development, diagnostic and corrective purposes, other Flock offerings, and crime
prevention efforts, and (ii) disclose the Agency Data and Non-Agency End User Data (both inclusive of any
Footage) to enable law enforcement monitoring against law enforcement hotlists as well as provide Footage search
access to law enforcement for investigative purposes only. No rights or licenses are granted except as expressly set
forth herein.
5. PAYMENT OF FEES
5.la Wing Fees. For Wing products, the Agency will pay Flock the first Usage Fee and the Implementation Fee (as
described on the Order Form, together the "Initial Fees") as set forth on the Order Form on or before the 30th day
following the Effective Date of this Agreement. Flock shall have no liability resulting from any delay by the
Agency in installing the Embedded Software on the Agency Hardware. If applicable, Agency shall pay the ongoing
Usage Fees set forth on the Order Form with such Usage Fees due and payable thirty (30) days in advance of each
payment period. All payments will be made by either ACH, check, or credit card.
5.lb Falcon Fees. For Falcon products during the Initial Term, Agency will pay Flock ftfty percent (50%) of the
first Usage Fee, the Implementation Fee and any fee for Hardware (as described on the Order Form, together the
"Initial Fees") as set forth on the Order Form on or before the 30th day following receipt of initial invoice after
Effective Date. Upon commencement of installation, Flock will issue an invoice for twenty-five percent (25%) of
the Initial Fees, and Agency shall pay on or before 30th day following receipt of invoice. Upon completion of
installation, Flock will issue an invoice for the remaining balance and Agency shall pay on or before 30th day
following receipt of final invoice. Flock is not obligated to commence the Installation Services unless and until the
first payment has been made and shall have no liability resulting from any delay related thereto. For a Renewal
Term, as defined below, Agency shall pay the entire invoice on or before the 301h day following receipt of invoice.
5.2 Changes to Fees. Flock reserves the right to change the Fees or applicable charges and to institute new charges
and Fees at the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, upon sixty (60) days' notice prior to the end of such
Initial Term or Renewal Term (as applicable) to Agency (which may be sent by email). If Agency believes that
Flock has billed Agency incorrectly, Agency must contact Flock no later than sixty (60) days after the closing date
on the first billing statement in which the error or problem appeared, in order to receive an adjustment or credit.
Inquiries should be directed to Flock's Agency support department. Agency acknowledges and agrees that a failure
to contact Flock within this sixty (60) day period will serve as a waiver of any claim Agency may have had as a
result of such billing error.
5.3 Invoicing, Late Fees; Taxes. Flock may choose to bill through an invoice, in which case, full payment for
invoices issued in any given month must be received by Flock thirty (30) days after the mailing date of the invoice.
Unpaid amounts are subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month on any outstanding balance, or the maximum
permitted by law, whichever is lower, plus all expenses of collection, and may result in immediate termination of
Service. Agency shall be responsible for all taxes associated with Services other than U.S. taxes based on Flock's
net income.
6. TERl'\1 AND TERMINATION
6.la Wing Term. Subject to earlier termination as provided below, the initial term of this Agreement shall be for
the period of time set forth on the Order Form (the "Initial Term"). The Initial Term shall commence upon
execution of this Agreement. Following the Initial Term, unless otherwise indicated on the Order Form, this
Agreement will automatically renew for successive renewal terms of the greater of one year or the length set forth
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on the Order Form (each, a "Renewal Term", and together with the Initial Term, the "Service Term") unless either
party gives the other party notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term.
6.1 b Falcon Term. Subject to earlier termination as provided below, the initial term of this Agreement shall be
for the period of time set forth on the Order Form (the "Initial Term"). The Initial Term shall commence upon first
installation and validation of a Unit. Following the Initial Term, unless otherwise indicated on the Order Form, this
Agreement will automatically renew for successive renewal terms for the length set forth on the Order Form (each, a
"Renewal Term", and together with the Initial Term, the "Service Term") unless either party gives the other party
notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term.
6.2 Termination for Convenience. At any time during the agreed upon Term, if Agency is not fully satisfied with
the service it may self-elect to terminate this Agreement for convenience. Termination for convenience will result in
a one-time fee of$500 per Falcon Camera (Flock Hardware). Upon termination for convenience, a refund will be
provided for Falcon Cameras, prorated for any fees for the remaining Term length set forth previously. Agency will
remain liable to pay the full outstanding fees for any Wing product on the effective date of termination of that Order
Form. Flock will invoice, and Agency will pay, any unbilled fees and any unpaid fees covering the remainder of the
term of that Order Form had it not been terminated. Termination for convenience of the Agreement by the Agency
will be effective immediately. Flock will provide advanced written notice and remove all Flock Hardware at Flock's
own convenience, within a commercially reasonable period of time upon termination.
6.3 Termination. In the event of any material breach of this Agreement, the non-breaching party may terminate this
Agreement prior to the end of the Service Term by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the breaching party;
provided, however, that this Agreement will not terminate if the breaching party has cured the breach prior to the
expiration of such thirty (30) day period. Either party may terminate this Agreement, without notice, (i) upon the
institution by or against the other party of insolvency, receivership or bankruptcy proceedings, (ii) upon the other
party's making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (iii) upon the other party's dissolution or ceasing to do
business. Upon termination for Flock's material breach, Flock will refund to Agency a pro-rata portion of the pre-
paid Fees for Services not received due to such termination.
6.5 No-Fee Term. For the Term of this Agreement, Flock will provide Agency with complimentary access to 'hot-
Jist' alerts, which may include 'hot tags', stolen vehicles, Amber Alerts, etc. ("No-Fee Term"). In the event a Non-
Agency End User grants Agency access to Footage and/or Notifications from a Non-Agency End User Unit, Agency
will have access to Non-Agency End User Footage and/or Notifications until deletion, subject to the thirty (30) day
retention policy. Non-Agency End Users and Flock may, in their sole discretion, leave access open. The No-Fee
Term will survive the Term of this Agreement. Flock, in its sole discretion, can determine not to provide additional
No-Fee Terms or can impose a price per No-Fee Term upon thirty (30) days' notice. Agency may terminate any No-
Fee Term or access to future No-Fee Terms upon thirty (30) days' notice.
6.6 Survival. The following Sections will survive termination: 2.4, 2.5, 3, 4, 5 (with respect to any accrued rights to
payment), 5.4, 6.5, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1 and 10.5.
7. REMEDY; WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
7.1 Remedy. Upon a malfunction or failure of Flock Hardware or Embedded Software (a "Defecf'), Agency must
notifY Flock's technical support as described in Section 2.9 above. If Flock is unable to correct the Defect, Flock
shall, or shall instruct one of its contractors to repair or replace the Flock Hardware or Embedded Software suffering
from the Defect. Flock reserves the right in their sole discretion to refuse or delay replacement or its choice of
remedy for a Defect until after it has inspected and tested the affected Unit provided that such inspection and test
shall occur within seventy-two (72) hours after Agency notifies the Flock of a known Defect. In the event of a
Defect, Flock will repair or replace the defective Unit at no additional cost. In the event that a Unit is lost, stolen, or
damaged, Agency may request that Flock replace the Unit at a fee according to the then-current Reinstall Policy
(https://www.flocksafety.com/reinstall-fee-schedule). Agency shall not be required to replace subsequently lost,
damaged or stolen Units, however, Agency understands and agrees that functionality, including Footage, will be
materially affected due to such subsequently lost, damaged or stolen units and that Flock will have no liability to
Agency regarding such affected functionality nor shall the Usage Fee or Implementation Fees owed be impacted.
Flock is under no obligation to replace or repair Hardware.
7.2 Exclusions. Flock will not provide the remedy described in Section 7.1 above if any of the following exclusions
apply: (a) misuse of the Flock Hardware, Agency Hardware or Embedded Software in any manner, including
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operation of the Flock Hardware, Agency Hardware or Embedded Software in any way that does not strictly comply
with any applicable specifications, documentation, or other restrictions on use provided by Flock or the Agency
Hardware manufacturer; (b) damage, alteration, or modification of the Agency Hardware, Flock Hardware or
Embedded Software in any way which would cause Agency Hardware, Flock Hardware or Embedded Software to
malfunction; or (c) combination of the Agency Hardware or Embedded Software with software, Agency Hardware
or other technology that was not expressly authorized by Flock.
7.3 Warranty. Flock shall use reasonable efforts consistent with prevailing industry standards to maintain the
Services in a manner which minimizes errors and interruptions in the Services and shall perform the Installation
Services in a professional and workmanlike manner. Upon completion of any installation or repair, Flock shall clean
and leave the area in good condition. Services may be temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance or for
unscheduled emergency maintenance, either by Flock or by third-party providers, or because of other causes beyond
Flock's reasonable control, but Flock shall use reasonable efforts to provide advance notice in writing or by e-mail
of any scheduled service disruption.
7.4 Disclaimer. THE REMEDY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.1 ABOVE IS AGENCY'S SOLE REMEDY, AND
FLOCK'S SOLE LIABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE. FLOCK DOES
NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE; NOR DOES IT
MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE
SERVICES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED
"AS IS" AND FLOCK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF THIS SECTION 7.4 ONLY APPLIES TO
THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE GOVERNING LAW OF THE STATE MENTIONED IN SECTION 10.6, OR
IFNO STATE IS MENTIONED IN SECTION 10.6, BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
7.5 Insurance. Flock and Agency will each maintain commercial general liability policies or their equivalent with
policy limits reasonably commensurate with the magnitude of their business risk. Certificates oflnsurance will be
provided upon request.
7.6 Force Majeure. Flock is not responsible nor liable for any delays or failures in performance from any cause
beyond its control, including, but not limited to acts of God, changes to law or regulations, embargoes, war, terrorist
acts, acts or omissions of third-party technology providers, riots, fires, earthquakes, floods, power blackouts, strikes,
weather conditions or acts of hackers, internet service providers or any other third party or acts or omissions of
Agency or any Authorized End User.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; NO FEE TERM; INDEMNITY
8.1 Limitation of Liability. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, FLOCK AND ITS
SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL HARDWARE AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIERS),
OFFICERS, AFFILIATES, REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUBJECT MA ITER OF THIS AGREEMENT OR
TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHER THEORY: (A) FOR ERROR OR INTERRUPTION OF USE
OR FOR LOSS OR INACCURACY, INCOMPLETENESS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR FOOTAGE OR
COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGY OR LOSS OF
BUSINESS; (B) FOR ANY INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES; (C) FOR ANY MATTER BEYOND FLOCK'S ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OR REASONABLE
CONTROL INCLUDING REPEAT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY OR INABILITY TO CAPTURE FOOTAGE OR
IDENTIFY AND/OR CORRELATE A LICENSE PLATE WITH THE FBI DATABASE; (D) FOR ANY PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION MADE IN GOOD FAITH; (E) FOR CRIME
PREVENTION; OR (F) FOR ANY AMOUNTS THAT, TOGETHER WITH AMOUNTS ASSOCIATED WITH
ALL OTHER CLAIMS, EXCEED THE FEES PAID AND/OR PAY ABLE BY AGENCY TO FLOCK FOR THE
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACT OR
OMISSION THAT GAVE RISE TO THE LIABILITY, IN EACH CASE, WHETHER OR NOT FLOCK HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY,
AGENCY SHOULD CONTACT 911 AND SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SERVICES. THIS LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY OF SECTION 8 ONLY APPLIES TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE GOVERNING LAW OF
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THE STATE MENTIONED IN SECTION 1 0.6, OR IF NO STATE IS MENTIONED IN SECTION 1 0.6, BY THE
LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
8.2 Additional No-Fee Term Requirements. IN NO EVENT SHALL FLOCK'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY, IF
ANY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANYWAY RELATED TO THE COMPLIMENTARY NO-FEE TERM AS
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 6.5 EXCEED $100, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED
IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE. Except for
Flock's willful acts, Agency agrees to pay for Flock's attorneys' fees to defend Flock for any alleged or actual
claims arising out of or in any way related to the No-Fee Term.
8.3 Responsibility. Each Party to this Agreement shall assume the responsibility and liability for the acts and
omissions of its own employees, deputies, officers, or agents, in connection with the performance oftheir official
duties under this Agreement. Each Party to this Agreement shall be liable (if at all) only for the torts of its own
officers, agents, or employees that occur within the scope of their official duties. Agency will not pursue any claims
or actions against Flock's suppliers.
8.4 Indemnity. Agency hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Flock against any damages, losses, liabilities,
settlements and expenses (including without limitation costs and attorneys' fees) in connection with any claim or
action that arises from an alleged violation of Section 3.2, a breach of this Agreement, Agency's Installation
Obligations, Agency's sharing of any data in connection with the Flock system, Flock employees or agent or Non-
Agency End Users, or otherwise from Agency's use of the Services, Flock Hardware, Agency Hardware and any
Software, including any claim that such actions violate any applicable law or third party right. Although Flock has
no obligation to monitor Agency's use of the Services, Flock may do so and may prohibit any use of the Services it
believes may be (or alleged to be) in violation of Section 3.2 or this Agreement.
9. RECORD RETENTION
9.1 Data Preservation. The Agency agrees to store Agency Data and Non-Agency End User Data in compliance
with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations, policies and ordinances and their associated record
retention schedules. As part of Agency's consideration for paid access and no-fee access to the Flock System, to the
extent that Flock is required by local, state or federal law to store the Agency Data or the Non-Agency End User
Data, Agency agrees to preserve and securely store this data on Flock's behalf so that Flock can delete the data from
its servers and, should Flock be legally compelled by judicial or government order, Flock may retrieve the data from
Agency upon demand.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be
limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and
effect and enforceable.
10.2 Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable, transferable or sublicensable by Agency except with Flock's
prior written consent. Flock may transfer and assign any of its rights and obligations, in whole or in part, under this
Agreement without consent.
10.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Order Form(s), the then-current Reinstall Policy
(https://www.flocksafety.com/reinstall-fee-schedule), and Deployment Plan(s), are the complete and exclusive
statement of the mutual understanding of the parties and supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral
agreements, communications and other understandings relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, and that all
waivers and modifications must be in a writing signed by both parties, except as otherwise provided herein. None of
Agency's purchase orders, authorizations or similar documents will alter the terms of this Agreement, and any such
conflicting terms are expressly rejected. In the event of a conflict between the terms of the Government Services
Agreement and the City of Saratoga Supplemental Conditions the Supplemental Conditions shall govern.
10.4 Relationship. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result ofthis Agreement
and Agency does not have any authority of any kind to bind Flock in any respect whatsoever.
10.5 Costs and Attorneys' Fees. In any action or proceeding to enforce rights under this Agreement, the prevailing
party will be entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees.
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10.6 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without
regard to its conflict of laws provisions. The parties agree that jurisdiction for such dispute or action shall be vested
exclusively in the state courts of California in the County Santa Clara or in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of California ..
10.7 Publicity. Unless otherwise indicated on the Order Form, Flock has the right to reference and use Agency's
name and trademarks and disclose the nature of the Services provided hereunder in each case in business and
development and marketing efforts, including without limitation on Flock's website.
10.8 Export. Agency may not remove or export from the United States or allow the export or re-export of the Flock
IP or anything related thereto, or any direct product thereof in violation of any restrictions, laws or regulations of the
United States Department of Commerce, the United States Department ofTreasury Office ofForeign Assets
Control, or any other United States or foreign agency or authority. As defined in FAR section 2.101, the Services,
the Hardware, the Embedded Software and Documentation are "commercial items" and according to DF AR section
252.2277014(a)(1) and (5) are deemed to be "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software
documentation." Consistent with DFAR section 227.7202 and FAR section 12.212, any use, modification,
reproduction, release, performance, display, or disclosure of such commercial software or commercial software
documentation by the U.S. Government will be governed solely by the terms of this Agreement and will be
prohibited except to the extent expressly permitted by the terms of this Agreement.
10.9 Headings. The headings are merely for organization and should not be construed as adding meaning to the
Agreement or interpreting the associated Sections.
10.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
10.11 Authority. Each of the below signers of this Agreement represent that they understand this Agreement and
have the authority to sign on behalf of and bind the organizations and individuals they are representing.
10.12 Notices. All notices under this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given
when received, if personally delivered; when receipt is electronically confirmed, if transmitted by facsimile ore-
mail; the day after it is sent, if sent for next day delivery by recognized overnight delivery service; and upon receipt,
if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
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Flock Group Inc.
ADDENDUM
CITY OF SARATOGA SUPPLEMENTAL
CONDITIONS
Order Form
City ofSaratoga, CA
For purposes of this Addendum to the Agreement between Flock Group, Inc. and the City of
Saratoga the term "Contractor" shall refer to Flock Group, Inc., and the term "City" shall
be used to refer to the Customer, which is the City of Saratoga.
1. California Civil Code Compliance. Contractor is advised of, and agrees it will comply with the
requirements of the California Civil Code, Division 3, Part 4, Title 1.81.23 COLLECTION OF LICENSE
PLATE INFORMATION (§§1798.90.5 -1798.90.55) as applicable to an automated license plate
recognition (ALPR) operator (also referred to as an "ALPR operator"). Contractor shall maintain
reasonable security procedures and practices to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access,
destruction, use, modification or disclosure that are at least as protective as the "Flock Safety End to
End Data Security Overview," "Flock Safety CJIS Compliance Overview," and "Flock Safety Internet
Security Policy," (collectively, referred to as the "Flock Security Policies") as each such policy was in
effect as of January 29, 2020. Any amendment to the Flock Security Policies shall be transmitted to the
City within 10 days. In the event the City determines in its sole discretion that any amendment to the
Flock Security Policies either substantially reduces the privacy or security of Customer Content
(including ALPR Footage) or the amendments would violate any State or Federal law, then the City
shall have the right to terminate the Agreement and Flock will refund to City a pro-rata portion of the pre-
paid Fees for Services not received due to such termination.
2. Disclosure of Security Breach. Contractor is advised of the requirements of the California Civil Code,
section 1798.29, requiring notification to any resident of California in the event of breach of the
security of the system. Contractor agrees it will notify the City immediately (and in no event more
than 24 hours) upon the occurrence of any breach in the security of data that may potentiallytrigger
the need for security breach notifications pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.29 or similar State or
Federal law. The parties agree that the City will control the timing and content of any required
security breach notification, and agree that Contractor shall fully pay or reimburse the City for the
costs of providing any security breach notification required by Civil Code, section 1798.29,orsimilar
State or Federal law, resulting from any security breach of the Flock Safety platform. Contractor's
responsibility for the costs of providing such security breach notifications shall not be limited by any
disclaimer or limitation of liability in the Agreement, including but not limited to Sections 2.1, 7.4 and
8 of the Saas Terms of this Agreement.
3. Jndemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend with
counsel reasonably acceptable to the City, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers,
employees, agents, contractors, consultants, and volunteers from and against any and all losses,
liability, claims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of or relating to any
personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state,or
municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or
negligent acts or omissions of Contractor or its employees, subcontractors, or agents. The foregoing
obligation of Contractor shall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or
violation of law arises wholly from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or itsofficers,
employees, agents, contractors, consultants, or volunteers and (2) the actions of Contractor or its
employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, lossof life, damage to
property, or violation of law. it is understood that the duty of Contractor to indemnify and hold
harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the
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California Civil Code. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under
the contract does not relieve Contractor from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless
clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause is a material element of the Agreement and
shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have
been determined to apply. This Section 3 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Contractor's indemnification obligation pursuant to this Section shall not be limited by any disclaimer
or limitation of liability in the Agreement. including but not limited to, Sections 2.1, 7.4 and 8 of the
Government Agency Service Agreement.
4. Infringement. Without limiting the generality or applicability of Section 3, above, if a third party makes
a claim against the City that any use of the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
infringes such third party's intellectual property rights, Contractor, at its sole cost and expense, will
defend City against the claim and indemnify City from the damages, losses, liabilities,costs and
expenses awarded by the court to the third party claiming infringement or the settlement agreed to by
Contractor, provided that City: (i) notifies Contractor promptly in writing of the claim; (ii) gives
Contractor sole control of the defense and any settlement negotiations; and (iii) gives Contractor
reasonable assistance in the defense of such claim. If Contractor believes or it is determined that
the Services violated a third party's intellectual property rights, Contractor may choose to either
modify the Services to be non-infringing or obtain a license to allow for continued use, or if these
alternatives are not commercially reasonable, Contractor may terminate City's use rights and refund
any unused, prepaid fees City may have paid to Contractor.
5. California Public Records Act Compliance. Notwithstanding Section 4 of the Government Agency
Service Agreement, Contractor expressly understands that City is a public agency subject to the
California Public Records Act (Cal. Government Code§ 6250 et seq.). In the event that City receives
a public records request seeking the disclosure of information that Contractor has designated as its
"Proprietary Information," City shall notify Contractor, and Contractor shall be allowed to take any
reasonable action to preserve the confidentiality of such information. City's obligation shall only
extend to notifying Contractor of the request, and City shall have no obligation to preserve the
confidentiality unless doing so is in full compliance with the law.
6. Independent Contractor. It is expressly agreed that Contractor is to perform the services described
herein as an independent contractor pursuant to California Labor Code Section 3353. Nothing
contained herein shall in any way be construed to make Contractor or any of its agents or
employees, an agent, employee or representative of the City. Contractor shall be entirely responsible
for the compensation of any employees used by Contractor in providing said services.
7. Subcontractors. Notwithstanding Section 2.1 of the Government Agency Service Agreement, if
Contractor utilizes a third-party subcontractor or other vendor to provide the Services under this
Agreement, Contractor shall ensure that such subcontractor(s) or vendor(s) complies with the terms
of this Agreement, and shall be jointly and severally liable with the subcontractor/vendor for any
breach by the subcontractor/vendor.
8. Insurance. During the entire term of this Agreement and any extension or modification thereof, the
Contractor shall keep in effect insurance policies meeting the following insurance requirements: See
Exhibit C-Insurance Requirements General.
9. Appropriation. City's funding of this Agreement shall be on a fiscal year basis (July 1 to June 30) and
is subject to annual appropriations. Contractor acknowledges that the City is a municipal corporation
and is precluded by the California Constitution and other laws from entering into obligations that
financially bind future governing bodies. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute an obligation of
future governing bodies to appropriate funds for the purposes of this Agreement. The parties agree
that the Initial Term and any renewal term(s) is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City.
This Agreement will terminate immediately if funds necessary to continue the Agreement are not
appropriated. City shall pay Contractor for any services performed in accordance with this
Agreement up to the date of termination.
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10. Assjgnment. Contractor shall not assign this Agreement, or any part thereof, or any right of the
Contractor hereunder without the prior written consent of the City. Notwithstanding, for purposes of
this Contract, a merger, acquisition, reorganization, spin-off or other transaction involving a transfer
of substantially all of the assets or common stock of either party hereto shall not be deemed an
assignment.
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flock safety
ATTACHMENT 1
APPENDIX 2
to the Standard Contractual Clauses
1.0 Purpose; Confidential Information; Order of Precedence. This Appendix shall apply to Vendor's provision of Services generally
pursuant to the Master Agreement, as defined in the DPA. To the extent not already defined in the Master Agreement the
term "Confidential Information," as used in this Appendix shall mean all information communicated to it by the other in
connection with the Master Agreement and identified as "Confidential," or a similar phrase, (b) all information communicated
to Vendor that reasonably should have been understood, because of confidentiality, descriptions or similar legends, the
circumstances of disclosure or the nature of the information itself, to be confidential to CITY OF SARA TOGA, and (d) Personal
Data, as defined in the DPA. To the extent this Appendix conflicts with any previously agreed upon security standards or
requirements in the Master Agreement or otherwise, in relation to Vendor's performance of Services for CITY OF SARATOGA,
the stricter standards or requirements shall apply.
2.0 Vendor Data Security Program. Vendor agrees that ii engages in the handling or transmission of CITY OF SARATOGA's
Confidential Information, and will therefore maintain a data security program that meets or exceeds the expectations defined
in this Appendix 2. Vendor agrees to allow CITY OF SARATOGA to perform one information security audit annually, upon at
least thirty (30) days' prior written notice, that consists of a review of Vendor's: (a) information security policies, (b) information
security incident response plan, (c) vulnerability management procedures, (d) disaster recovery documentation, (e) network
perimeter vulnerability scans, (f) web application vulnerability scans, (g) and location(s) where CITY OF SARATOGA
Confidential Information is processed.
3.0 Information Handling, Protection, and Disposal. Vendor represents and warrants that any medium and/or media that
contain CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information for the purposes of delivery or transfer between CITY OF SARATOGA
and Vendor are sufficiently secured and protected to prevent disclosure or examination by any unauthorized party. CITY OF
SARATOGA acknowledges that neither Vendor nor the Software is a primary system of record of CITY OF SARATOGA Data,
and CITY OF SARATOGA shall regularly backup any files for which it intends as such.
3.1 Vendor will immediately revoke access privileges to CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information for separated
(either voluntarily or involuntarily) Vendor personnel following such separation.
3.2 Vendor will ensure that CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information will be encrypted in transit and at rest using
a method or tool which encrypts the CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information using an encryption algorithm
of sufficient strength to render the CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information unreadable and unintelligible.
3.3 Vendor will properly dispose of any CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information, as well as any documents and/or
media that contain any CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information. Vendor defines "properly dispose of CITY OF
SARATOGA Confidential Information" as being in the state that is beyond recognition and beyond reconstruction.
Specifically, Vendor will destroy data utilizing one of the following methods:
3.3.1 Format and overwrite the media with meaningless data (either with some fixed pattern (e.g. binary zeroes)
or random data; there are numerous software utilities that are designed to securely remove files from
disks)
3.3.2 Degauss the media (degaussing equipment is available for magnetic tapes and hard disks).
3.3.3 Destroy the media by crushing, incinerating, cross-cut shredding, or melting.
3.4 Upon request and within seventy-two (72) hours of destruction, Vendor will notify CITY OF SARATOGA that the
CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information has been destroyed. Further, CITY OF SARATOGA shall maintain the right to
request proof of data destruction after receipt ofthe destruction notification from Vendor. Vendor will provide CITY OF
SARATOGA with proof of data destruction within seventy-two (72) hours of CITY OF SARATOGA's request.
3.5 After the termination or expiration of the Master Agreement, Vendor shall continue to protect any CITY OF
SARATOGA Confidential Information in Vendor's possession in accordance with the Master Agreement, the Clauses, and this
Appendix 2.
4.0 Security Awareness and Compliance. Vendor provides annual information security awareness training to its personnel
assigned to provide Services to CITY OF SARATOGA. Vendor shall make the documentation available for review by CITY OF
SARATOGA upon request.
5.0 Personnel Security and Suitability. Before assigning any Vendor agent, or employee to perform Services, a background
check will be conducted. If, at any lime, it is discovered that a current or prospective Vendor agent, or employee being considered for
assignment to perform Services has a criminal record that includes a felony, Vendor will be responsible for determining whether assigning
that current or prospective Vendor agent, employee or subcontractor would be consistent with the safe and efficient performance of the
Services, taking into consideration any and all appropriate factors, such as: (i) the number, nature, and gravity of
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the offense(s) for which the individual was convicted and their relevance to the job duties to CITY OF SARATOGA under the Agreement,
and (ii) the elapsed time and employment history since the most recent conviction and/or completion of the sentence. If a current or
prospective Vendor agent, or employee attempts to withhold or falsify information pertaining to previous criminal convictions, that
individual will be disqualified from any assignment to perform Services. In performing background checks for persons being considered
for assignment to perform Services for CITY OF SARATOGA, Vendor is required to comply with all applicable laws.
6.0 Vulnerability Management.
6.1 Vendor will develop, maintain, and adhere to documented procedures for network vulnerability management,
including quarterly scanning of systems which transmit, process, or store any CITY OF SARA TOGA Confidential Information.
6.2 Vulnerability management procedures shall define timely remediation of detected vulnerabilities.
6.3 Vendor will accurately log all activities of network vulnerability scanning and remediation, and maintain appropriate
documentation of sufficient detail that demonstrates reasonable, good faith efforts to remediate vulnerabilities on systems which
contain or have the potential to contain any CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information.
6.4 Vendor will develop, maintain, and adhere to documented procedures for web application vulnerability
management. Those procedures will include automated inspection or scanning of web applications transmitting, processing, or storing
any CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information for OW ASP Top 10.
6.5 Vendor will accurately log all activities of web application vulnerability scanning and remediation, and maintain
appropriate documentation of sufficient detail that demonstrates reasonable, good faith efforts to remediate vulnerabilities in web
applications which transmit, process, or store any CITY OF SARATOGA Confidential Information.
CITY OF SARATOGA (Data Exporter)
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Date: _____________ _
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SUBPROCESSORS
There are not any subprocessors.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. Implementation Timeline
4. Implementation Team
6. Things to Consider when Picking Locations
7. Customer Responsibilities: AC-Powered Cams
8. Electrician Handout
Electrician Installation Steps
FAQs about AC-Powered Flock Cameras
11. Installation Service Brief
12. Permitting: Pre-Install Questionnaire
Time line
Right of Way
AC Power vs. Solar
Traffic Control & Installation Methods
Paperwork & Required Forms
Contacts
14. *Fee Schedule
15. Help Center
16. Customer Support
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complete installations 6-8 weeks after locations have been finalized, delays can occur as noted
in the timeline below:
CONFIRM CAMERA LOCATIONS WITH YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Flock: Your Sales representative will present several viable options for camera locations
Customer: Review Deployment Plan & approve camera locations
Please Note: If Public Works is required to move forward, please obtain approval.
PREPARE FOR FINALIZED CAMERA LOCATIONS
Flock: Confirm Deployment Plan and signed agreement. Flock will move forward with next steps
for locations that don't need permits (minimum 10 locations needed to move forward with
partial installation)
Customer: Prepare the below items, as needed
If permits are required, begin application process
If cameras will be AC-powered, hire an electrician/street department
CONDUCT ON-SITE SURVEY & PLACE FLAGS:
Flock: Flock technician conducts site survey to (1) evaluate solar or power access, (2)
check line of sight to the road, and (3) evaluate cellular service in the area. When the
technician deems the locations suitable, s/he will place a white flag at each spot.
Please Note: If the initially determined locations don't meet Flock standards, we will
evaluate a new location, obtain customer approval, and redo a site survey. This may push
timeline for installation.
CALL 811
Flock: Flock Safety will coordinate with Call 811 to mark each camera location for
underground utilities within a 1 0-foot radius.
Please Note: Call811 is a government service, so turnaround times may vary and is
outside of Flock control.
SCHEDULE INSTALLATION
Flock: Flock will (1) ship any site specific materials that the technician does not have
locally (2) schedule the installation date.
INSTALL & VALIDATE CAMERAS
Flock: After installation, your Customer Success Manager will confirm that cameras are
capturing footage well and functioning properly. They will then give you full access to the
system along with helpful training resources.
FINALIZE ANY INSTALLATION NEEDS
Flock: While we typically complete installations within 4 weeks of finalizing locations, delays
may occur due to external factors. In these instances, we will continue to work through this
process until your cameras are fully installed and operational.
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FLOCK TEAM HOW WILL THEY SUPPORT YOU
Customer Success
Manager
Flock Safety Support
Product Implementation
Specialist
Your Customer Success Manager is your strategic
partner for your lifetime as a Flock customer.
They will be your guide through the installation
process. After install, they will help you understand
how best to leverage the Flock Safety tool to solve
crime. You should reach out to them when you want
to discuss:
• Training
• Benefits of features
• Best practices for getting relevant data
• Opportunities to expand the security
network in your area
• Feedback on your partnership with Flock
The Flock Safety Support team is committed to
answering all your day-to-day questions as quickly as
possible. To get in touch with support, simply email
support@flocksafety.com. Support can help you:
• Request camera maintenance
• Troubleshoot online platform
• Contract I Billing questions
• Update account information
• Camera Sharing questions
• Quick "How to" questions in your
Flock Account
Your Product Implementation Specialist is your
technical product expert.
They will help translate your goal for using Flock
Safety cameras into a technical plan that can be
executed and enable you to solve crime. Your
specialist will work with you to:
• Review the cameras in your deployment
• Ensure that the deployment plan is set up for
success from a technological standpoint in
addition to meeting your goals for the product
•If any of your locations require permits,
a member of the Product Implementation
team will assist you in packaging your
application(s ).
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Field Operations Team
The Field Operations team is responsible for the
physical installation and maintenance of cameras
and associated equipment provided by Flock. This
includes a large team of technicians, schedulers, and
many others involved in ensuring the delivery of your
product.
They take the technical plan you finalized with
Product Implementation and work closely with other
teams at Flock to make sure that your cameras
are installed quickly and safely, and in a way that
maximizes the opportunity to solve crime at a
specific location.
*Note*: For all Installation questions or concerns,
please always direct them to your Customer Success
Manager and not to the technician.
Please Note: On some occasions, third parties outside of Flock
Safety may be (or need to be) involved in your implementation.
OUTSIDE PARTY WHEN THEY MAY BE INVOLVED
If your Flock cameras need to be AC powered,
Electrician/Street you (customer) are responsible for providing an
Department electrician to ensure power connectivity
Public Works (LE) To weigh in on use of public Right of Ways or property
Department of
Transportation (DOT), City, If installation in your area requires permitting or County Agencies
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THINGS TO CONSIDER
PICKING LOCATIONS
Falcon Cameras
·Use Cases
-Flock LPRs are designed to capture images of rear license plates, aimed in the direction of traffic.
-Flock LPRs are not designed to capture pedestrians, sidewalks, dumpsters, gates, other
areas of non-vehicle traffic, intersections
• Placement
-They capture vehicles driving away from an intersection.
-They cannot point into the middle of an intersection.
-They should be placed after the intersection, to prevent stop and go motion activation, or
"stop and go"traffic.
• Mounting
-They can be mounted on existing utility, light, or traffic signal poles, or 12 foot Flock poles.
**NOTE** Permitting (or permission from pole owner) may be required in order to use existing
infrastructure or install in specific areas, depending on local regulations & policies.
-They should be mounted one per pole*. If using AC power, they can be mounted 2 per pole.
*Cameras need sufficient power. Since a solar panel is required per camera, it can prevent sufficient
solar power if 2 cameras and 2 solar panels were on a single pole (by blocking visibility). Therefore if
relying on solar power, only one camera can be installed per pole.
• They can be powered with solar panels or direct wire-in AC Power (no outlets). **NOTE** Flock does
not provide Electrical services. The agency or community must work with an electrician to
wire the cameras once installed. Electrician services should be completed within 2 days of
installation to prevent the camera from dying.
• They will require adequate cellular service using AT&T or T-Mobile to be able to process & send images
• Any Flock equipment mounted over 14 feet or on a horizontal beam will require a bucket truck.
If mounting in this way:
• Flock will request use of a bucket truck through the customer or Public Works
• If a bucket truck is not available through the customer, Flock will have to procure one.
**Note** This will lead to delays on install & any subsequent maintenance visits based on bucket truck
availability
• Flock will likely require traffic control assistance provided by customer to install or provide
maintenance with a bucket truck
Solar Panels
• Solar panels need unobstructed southern-facing views
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AC-POWERED CAMS
In the event your Flock cameras need to be AC-powered, the customer is responsible for acquiring an
electrician and ensuring they connect the camera to power. See steps 2 and 6 below.
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1. Create a Deployment Plan
Work with Flock to select the best
location(s) for your cameras and
power sources.
2. Acquire an Electrical Quote
Contact an electrician to receive a
quote to run 120volt AC power to
the camera.
3. Sign Flock Safety Agreement
Sign the Flock Safety purchase
order to begin the installation of
the cameras.
4. Conduct Site Survey
Flock will mark camera locations.
locate underground utilit1es and
mark if present.
5. Install Camera
Flock will install the camera and AC
power kit at the specified camera
location.
6. Connect Camera to Power
Notify tile electrician tllat tile
camera is ready for the power
connection installation.
Visit flocksafety.com/power-install for the full plan, FAQs & to get started!
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Electrician Installation Steps
1. Run AC cable and conduit to
thebox according to NEC Article
300 and any applicable local
codes. The gland accepts lf2"
conduit
2. Open the box using hinges
3. Connect AC Mains per
wiringdiagram below:
a. Connect AC Neutral wire to
theSurge Protector white
Neutral wire using the
open position on the lever
nut.
b. Connect AC Line wire to
the Surge Protector black
Line wire using the open
position on the lever nut.
c. Connect AC Ground wire to
theSurge Protector green
ground wire using the
open position on the lever
nut.
4. Verify that both the RED LED is lit
onthe front of the box
5. Close box and zip tie the box
shut with the provided zip tie
6. While still on site, call Flock who
will remotely verify that power is
working correctly:
Southeast Region -(678) 562-8766
West-Region-(804) 607-9213
Central & NE Region-(470) 868-4027
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FAQS ABOUT AC-POWEREDFLOCK
CAMERAS
What voltage is supported?
The AC kit is designed to work with 120VAC infrastructure by
default. A 240VAC version is available on request.
How much power does this consume?
Peak current draw is 1.5 A at 120VAC. Average power draw is
roughly 30W in high traffic conditions, but may be lower when
less vehicles are present.
Who is responsible for contracting the el
The customer is responsible for contracting an electrician. We
can help answer questions, but the customer is responsible for
identifying and contracting an electrician.
Who is responsible for maintenance?
Flock will handle all maintenance related to the camera and
power equipment installed by Flock. However, any problems with
the electrical supply are the responsibility of the customer. The
AC junction box has two lights to indicate the presenceof
power and make it easy for quick diagnosis if there is a problem
related to the AC power source.
In the event the camera indicates to Flock that there is a power
supply problem, Flock will notify the customer and request that
the customer verify the lights on the AC junction box. lfthe
AC Source light is illuminated, Flock will send a technicianto
investigate. If the AC source light is not illuminated the customer
should check any GFCI's or breakers in the supply circuit or call
the electrician who installed the power supply.
How much does it cost?
Work required to bring AC power to each location will be different,
so exact pricing is not possible. The primary driverof cost is
the distance from AC power source to the intended camera
location.
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What information do I need to provide my electrician?
The Flock deployment plan and these work instructions should be sufficient to secure a quote. It will be helpful if you
know the location of existing power infrastructure before creating the deployment plan.
Can you plug into my existing power outlet?
The Flock AC power adapter does not use a standard outlet plug, but must be directly wired into the power mains. While
using outlet plugs may be convenient, they can easily be unplugged presenting a tampering risk to this critical safety
infrastructure. If an outlet is close to the camera, the electrician can route power directly to the camera with a direct
wire-in connection.
How long does this process typically take?
The installation process typically takes 6-8 weeks. In order to accelerate the process, be sure to have the electrician perform
his work shortly after the Flock technician finishes installing the camera.
What kind of electrician should I look for?
Any licensed electrician should be able to perform this work, though we have found that those who advertise
working with landscape lighting are most suited for this work.
What happens if the electrician damages the equipment?
The customer is responsible for contracting the electrician. Any liability associated with this work would be assumed by
the customer. If any future work is required at this site due to the electrical infrastructure or the work performed by the
electrician would be the responsibility of the customer.
When should the electrician perform his work?
Once Flock installs the camera, you will receive an email alert letting you know that this has been completed. After this, you
will need to schedule the electrician to route power to the pole.
What if my electrician has questions about Flock's AC Kit?
You should share the AC-Power Kit Details packet with the electrician if they have questions.
What if the AC power is on a timer?
Sometimes the AC power will be on a timer (like used for exterior lighting). Flock requires that the AC power
provided to the camera be constant. The source that the electrician uses must not be on a timing circuit.
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Below outlines the statement of work for your Flock Camera Installation:
WHAT IS COVERED BY FLOCK WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY FLOCK SPECIAL NOTE
Flock Cameras & Online Platform Traffic Control and any associated costs
Mounting Poles Electrician & ongoing electrical cost
AC Power Kit
(as needed) Engineering Drawings
Solar Panels exc. changes during
(as needed) Relocation Fees initial installation
Site Surveys and
Call811 Scheduling Contractor licensing fees
Installation Labor Costs Permit application processing fees
Including, but not
Customer Support I Training Specialist mounting equipment limited to, *MASH
poles or adapters
Cellular Data Coverage Bucket trucks
Maintenance Fees
(review Fees Sheet for more details) Loss, theft, damage to Flock equipment
Data storage for 30 days Camera downtime due to power outage Only applicable for
AC-powered cameras
*MASH poles: Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) presents uniform guidelines for crash testing
permanent and temporary highway safety features and recommends evaluation criteria to assess test results
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PERMITTING:
PRE-INSTALL QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Timeline
• In Flock Safety's experience, in-depth
permitting requirements can add 2+ months to
the installation timeline. Law enforcement
agencies and city governments can work with
their local Public Works or Department of
Transportation offices directly to help expedite
the process. When Flock Safety customers
manage the permitting processes, results tend
to comemore quickly.
• Is your agency able to own the permitting
process with Flock Safety's assistance?
2. Right of Way
• Will any of the Flock Safety cameras be installed on
city, state or power company owned poles or in city,
county, orstate Right of Way (RoW)?
What is the RoW buffer?
Will additional permits or written
permission be required from third-party
entities (such as DOT, power company,
public works, etc)?
• Will any cameras be installed on city-owned traffic
signal poles (vertical mass)?
If yes, please provide heights/photos to
determineif a bucket truck is needed for the
installation.
Note: If height is greater than 15 feet tall, a
bucket truck is required.
3. AC Power vs. Solar
• If AC powered, is there a 120V power source available,
and isthere access to an electrician who can connect
the existing wire to the Flock Safety powered
installation kit?
• If solar powered, consider the size of the solar
panel and potential to impact visibility of DOT
signs/signals:
Single Panel: 21.25" xl4" x 2" (Length x Width x Depth)
· Double Panel: 21.25" x 28" x 2" (LxWxD)
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• If a bucket truck is required, this typically
necessitates afull lane to be blocked in the
direction of travel. Can you provide a patrol car
escort, or will full traffic control be required?
Note: If traffic control is required, you may
incur additional costs due to city/state
requirements; Fees will be determined by
quotes received.
• If full traffic control required (cones, arrowboards, etc.):
Will standard plans suffice, or are custom
plans needed? Custom plans can double
the cost, whilestandard plans can be pulled
from the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD).
-Will a non-sealed copy of the traffic plan
suffice?Or does the traffic plan need to be
sealed and/or submitted by a professional
engineer?
-Are there state-specific special
versions/variancesthat must be followed?
• If a bucket truck is not required, the shoulder or sidewal
should suffice and enable Flock Safety to proceed
without traffic control systems in place.
Note: In some states (i.e. California), sidewalks
mayrequire signage. If signage is mandatory,
Will your Public Works department be able to
assist?
s. Paperwork & Required Forms
• Flock Safety will need copies of paperwork to
completeprior to proceeding (ex. business license
applications,encroachment permit applications).
We can save critical time by gathering these
documents upfront. We appreciate your
assistance in procuring these.
6. Contacts
• If Flock Safety will need to interface directly with
the departments, please share the contact
information of thefollowing departments:
-Permitting
-Public Works
-Traffic Department
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FEE SCHEDULING
*Fee Schedule
After a deployment plan with Designated Locations and equipment has been agreed upon by both
Flock and the Customer, any subsequent changes to the deployment plan ("Reinstalls") driven by a
Customer's request will incur a fee per the table below.
All fees are per reinstall or required visit (in the case that a reinstall is attempted but not completed)
and include labor and materials. If you have any questions, please email support@flocksafety.com.
*Below fee schedule is subject to change;
REINSTALL OR JOB TYPE REINSTALL FEE
$150
Camera or pole relocation
$500
Camera replacement as result of vandalism, theft, or third party damage
$150
Pole replacement as a result of vandalism, theft, or third party damage
$300
Pole upgrade
$125
Angle Adjustment -Customer request
$100
Installation of additional Flock Safety sign (including cost of sign)
$150
Convert camera to use of electrical outlet (excluding cost of electrical work)
$150
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HELP CENTER
Our Help Center is filled with tons of resources to help you navigate through the online
platform. Below you will find some common questions and their relevant help article:
How do I search camera footage? How do I add a user?
How do I add a vehicle to my own Hot List?
How do I enable browser notifications for Hot List alerts? How do I get text
alerts for Hot List?
How do I request camera access from other nearby agencies?
How do I use the National Lookup to search for a plate?
(National Lookup -network of law enforcement agencies that have
opted tool/ow their Flock cameras to be used for searches)
How do I reset my I another user's password?
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
You can reach our customer support team anytime by emailing support@flocksafety.com.
They can help answer any "How-To" questions you may have.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-___
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SARATOGA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AND SUBMIT
SUPPLEMENTAL ORDERS AS PART OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK
GROUP INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras can be used
for a variety of public safety purposes, such as preventing crimes, recovering stolen vehicles, and aiding
investigations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized a 1-year pilot program in partnership with Flock Group Inc.
(Flock) at the February 2, 2022 City Council Meeting and an agreement between the City of Saratoga and Flock
was subsequently executed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received requests from residents to increase the number of ALPR cameras
in the City system as well as provide an option to place cameras at neighborhood entry points within the public
right-of-way to leverage the existing City ALPR system and provide additional coverage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council made ALPR cameras an allowable improvement for the City’s Landscaping
and Lighting Assessment District at the September 21, 2022 City Council Meeting, providing Saratoga
neighborhoods with the option to fund through property assessments cameras that will be placed in the public right-
of-way, will be part of the City system and operated by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, and will remain
operational independent of the City Council’s decision regarding the 1-year pilot authorized in February 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized an amendment to the City of Saratoga agreement with Flock at
the December 21, 2022 City Council Meeting to allow for zones in the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
District to fund and install Flock ALPR cameras;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby authorizes the
City Manager to enter and submit Supplemental Orders as identified in the City of Saratoga’s amended agreement
with Flock to facilitate the installation of cameras funded through the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
District.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held
on the 21st day of December 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kookie Fitzsimmons, Mayor
ATTEST:
DATE:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
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MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:Administrative Services
PREPARED BY:Agnes Pabis, Finance Manager
SUBJECT:AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and accept the annual AB1600 Development Impact Fee report for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
As required under AB1600 accounting guidelines, this report provides:
1.A brief description of the type of fee;
2.The amount of the fee;
3.Beginning and ending balances of the fees;
4.Total fees collected and the interest earned, if applicable;
5.Identification of the public improvement the fees were used for;
6.Identification and timeline of public improvements any unexpended fees will be used for;
7.Description and uses for transfers or loans of fees, if applicable.
The AB1600 Development Impact Fee that the City collects is also known as the Park-In-Lieu
Fee.
Under Saratoga’s Municipal Code 14-28.080, as a condition of approval, a sub-divider/owner shall
either dedicate a portion of land or pay a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both at the option
of the City, for the purpose of providing park or recreational facilities for each new parcel.
Five acres of parkland per 1,000 residents is the standard promulgated by the National Recreation
and Parks Association and is a common metric utilized by other communities in California to
measure adequacy of parkland.The Open Space and Conservation Element of the City’s General
Plan recognized that additional parkland must be protected and adopted this goal to provide at least
five acres of parkland per 1,000 residents to maintain the City’s existing character as a small-town
community surrounded by rural and open space.
In support of this goal, the City established a Development Impact Fee per new parcel to provide
funding for increased usage and additional park requirements brought on by the new development
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within the City. The Park-In-Lieu Fee per subdivided parcel is calculated based upon the following
formulas:
Single Family Residential Unit:
(2.7 people per household) X (5 acres per 1,000 residents) X ($2.4 million per acre) =
$32,343
Multi-Family Residential Unit:
(1.8 people per household) X (5 acres per 1,000 residents) X ($2.4 million per acre) =
$21,562
Park In-lieu Fee Summary
The tablesbelow summarize the activity for the Park-In-Lieu Fees collected over the last fivefiscal
years and utilized as of June 30, 2021 (Table 1) and June 30, 2022 (Table 2). Remaining Park-In-
Lieu Fees are re-budgeted into the assigned capital project for use in the next fiscal year, as shown
in the far-right, gray-shaded column:
Budgeted
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Beginning balance 495,466$491,062$392,074$ 229,702$ 205,591$ 291,310$
Sources:
Park-In-Lieu Fees 900 20,775 - - 117,804 -
Funds from closed projects - - 9,328 - - -
Uses:
Quarry Park ADA Access 5,304 7,772 - - - -
Hakone Village to Quarry Park Walkway - 100,680 9,320 - - -
Saratoga Village to Quarry Park Walkway - 11,311 14,878 - - 73,811
Park & Safety Trail Improvements - - 42,956 - - -
Quito/Pollard Road Open Space Impr.- - 54,546 18,616 - -
Quarry Park Pond Walkway Clearing - - 50,000 - - -
Hakone Gardens Infrastructure Impr.- - - 5,495 32,085 82,420
Orchard Irrigation & Tree - - - - - 100,000
Beauchamps Park Playground - - - - - 10,079
Trail Pet Stations - - - - - 25,000
Remaining Available Funds:491,062$392,074$229,702$ 205,591$ 291,310$ -$
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No balance remains for new projects as of 2022-23. City Council may modify the adopted budget
to transfer funds between projects at their discretion through the annual capital improvement
program budget process.
Budgeted
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Beginning balance 491,062$392,074$229,702$ 205,591$291,310$ 1,172,556$
Sources:
Park-In-Lieu Fees 20,775 - - 117,804 970,299 -
Funds from closed projects - 9,328 - - - -
Uses:
Quarry Park ADA Access 7,772 - - - - -
Hakone Village to Quarry Park Walkway 100,680 9,320 - - - -
Saratoga Village to Quarry Park Walkway 11,311 14,878 - - - 223,811
Park & Safety Trail Improvements - 42,956 - - - -
Quito/Pollard Road Open Space Impr.- 54,546 18,616 - - -
Quarry Park Pond Walkway Clearing - 50,000 - - - -
Hakone Gardens Infrastructure Impr.- - 5,495 32,085 - 82,420
Orchard Irrigation & Tree - - - - 89,053 40,948
Hakone Gardens Fence - - - - - 75,000
Quarry Park Maint. Building - - - - - 35,000
Beauchamps Park Playground - - - - - 60,079
El Quito Park Pickleball - - - - - 154,299
Joe's Trail Phase 2 - - - - - 132,000
Joe's Trail Phase 3 - - - - - 264,000
Trail Pet Stations - - - - - 25,000
Village Oaks Quarry Trail - - - - - 30,000
Hakone to Quarry Trail - - - - - 50,000
Remaining Available Funds:392,074$229,702$205,591$ 291,310$1,172,556$-$
Actual
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:James Lindsay, City Manager
SUBJECT:Services Agreement for City Manager’s Department Program Support
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Crystal Bothelio to provide program
support for the City Manager’s Department for an amount not to exceed $135,000.
BACKGROUND:
Crystal Bothelio held the position of Assistant City Manager as a permanent full-time employee
from July 2019 to September 2022. The Assistant City Manager oversees programs that are key to
City’s successful engagement with the community and are aligned with priorities of the City
Council including public safety, City outreach, and community events. Attachment A provides
detailed list of responsibilities performed by the Assistant City Manager.
Upon the position becoming vacant in September 2022, recruitment to fill the position was
postponed allowing time for the City Council to review the City’s financial forecast, Council
priorities,and service levels in preparation for the development of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
As such, Crystal was rehired as a remote temporary employee to fulfill the job duties of the
Assistant City Manager and her temporary employment will end on December 21, 2022.
Recruitment is tentatively scheduled to begin in late February after the Council’s Annual Retreat
and City Council has concluded its review of the financial forecast, priorities, and service levels
unless a different approach is directed by the City Council related to the services provided by this
position.
The proposed services agreement with Crystal will provide a continuation of program support in
the City Manager's Department in the following key service areas until the position is filled:
Administrative & City Council Policies and Procedures
Public Safety and Emergency Management
Public Art Program
Community Services and Programs
City Council Communications
City Communications Strategy
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The recruitment process to fill the position will take approximately two months to complete. If
started in late February and the recruitment process is successful, a new Assistant City Manager
could be hired as early as the end of April. An illustration of the Assistant City Manager job duties
is provided as Attachment B.
FISCAL STATEMENT:
The salary savings from the vacancy are sufficient to cover the expense of the services agreement
through the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager including additional hours to assist with the
transition.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Draft Agreement
Attachment B – Illustration of Job Duties
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City of Saratoga
Standard Services Contract
This agreement is made at Saratoga, California by and between the City of Saratoga, a municipal
corporation (“City”), and ______________________________________
(“Contractor”), who agree that:
1.Purpose of Contract.
This is a contract for:
The purpose of the contract is more specifically described in Exhibit A of this agreement
(“Scope of Work and Payment Terms”). In the event of a conflict between the terms of this
agreement and the Scope of Work or any of the exhibits referenced in this Exhibit A the terms
of the agreement shall govern.
2.Term.
Start Date: End Date:
(If Start Date is left blank, start date will be
date last signed below.)
Or upon project completion, whichever
occurs first.
3.Payment. City shall pay Contractor for work product produced and any authorized
reimbursable costs pursuant to this agreement an amount not to exceed the total sum of:
$___________________________________________________.
This contract is a (check one):
Fixed Amount Contract – Monthly Invoices
Fixed Amount Contract – Deliverable/Task Based Invoices
Not to Exceed Amount Contract – Hourly Services
Not to Exceed amount Contract – Task Based Invoices
See Exhibit A- ______ incorporated by this reference for additional payment term
information.
Contractor is not authorized to undertake any efforts or incur any costs whatsoever under the
terms of this agreement until receipt of a fully executed Purchase Order from the Finance
Department of the City of Saratoga.
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4.Contract Administration. The authorized representatives of City and Contractor for
Contract administration are listed below. The City’s contact person is the Administrator.
Contractor:
Contractor Name:
Contact Person:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone(s):
Fax:
Email Address:
Saratoga Business
Lic. #:
City of Saratoga
Department:
Contact Person:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email Address:
5.Insurance. Contractor agrees to procure and maintain insurance as required by the
provisions set forth in Exhibit B. Certificates of such insurance and copies of the insurance
policies and endorsements shall be delivered to City within ten (10) days after being notified of
the award of the contract, and before execution of this agreement by the City.
6.General Provisions. City and Contractor agree to and shall abide by the general
provisions set forth in Exhibit C.
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7.Supplemental Provisions. If one or both boxes are checked below this agreement
includes supplemental provisions described in connection with the checked box(es):
This agreement is funded in whole or in part by an entity other than City. Contractor shall
comply with all rules and regulations required by such funding entity. Applicable funding
entity requirements are set forth in Exhibit D. Nothing in this paragraph or in the funding
entity requirements shall be construed to relieve Contractor of its duty to ensure that it is
in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Exhibit E sets forth provisions regarding:
8.Exhibits. All exhibits referred to in this agreement are attached hereto and are by this
reference incorporated herein and made a part of this agreement.
9.Entire agreement. This agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either oral or
written, between the parties with respect to Contractor's completion of the Scope of Work on
behalf of City and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect
to the rendering of such services in any manner whatsoever. No amendment, alteration, or
variation of the terms of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the
parties hereto.
10.Authority to Execute agreement. Each individual executing this agreement represents
that he or she is duly authorized to sign and deliver the agreement on behalf of the party
indicated and that this agreement is binding on such party in accordance with its terms. This
agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement.
Contractor City of Saratoga
Signature James Lindsay, City Manager
Date:
Signer Name
ATTEST:
Signer Title
Date: Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Contract Description:Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Date:
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City of Saratoga Services Contract
Exhibit A – Scope of Work and Payment Terms
Contractor shall complete the scope of work and invoice the City in accordance with the
payment terms shown below:
AND/OR See Exhibit(s) A- incorporated by this reference.
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City of Saratoga Services Contract
Exhibit B – Insurance
The insurance requirements listed below that have an “” indicated in the space before the
requirement apply to this agreement together with the general requirements.
Modifications or waivers to the below requirements are shown in Exhibit E.
Contractor shall provide its insurance broker(s)/agent(s) with a copy of these requirements and
request that they provide certificates of insurance complete with copies of all required
endorsements to: Risk Manager, City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
or by email at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us with a copy to the Primary Representative listed in section
4 on page 1. During the term of this agreement Contractor shall ensure that its
broker(s)/agent(s) provide the Risk Manager and Primary Representative with updated
certificates of insurance reflecting continued satisfaction of the requirements of this agreement
together with updated endorsements in the event of a change in the underlying insurance
policy(ies).
All endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf. City has the right to require Contractor’s insurer to provide complete, certified copies of
all required insurance policies. As described in more detail below, the City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as insureds.
All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by City before work
commences.
Insurance Requirements
Commercial General/Business Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as indicated:
$2,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate limits for bodily injury and property
damage
Coverage for X, C, U hazards MUST be evidenced on the Certificate of Insurance
Auto Liability Insurance with coverage as indicated:
$1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage
$500,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage
Garage keepers’ extra liability endorsement to extend coverage to all vehicles in the
care, custody and control of the Contractor, regardless of where the vehicles are kept
or driven.
Professional/Errors and Omissions Liability (“E&O”) with coverage as indicated:
$2,000,000 per loss/ $2,000,000 aggregate
$5,000,000 per loss/ $5,000,000 aggregate
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Workers' Compensation as required by the State of California, with statutory limits, and
Employer’s Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for
bodily injury or disease.
The Employer's Liability policy shall be endorsed to waive any right of subrogation against
the City, its employees or agents.
All subcontractors used must comply with the above requirements except as noted below:
General Requirements
As to all of the checked insurance requirements above, the following shall apply:
1.Insurance Provisions. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the
following provisions:
The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (each an “additional
insured”) are to be covered as insureds with the same coverage and limits available to the
named insured regarding: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of
the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; or automobiles
owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant. The coverage shall contain no
special limitations on the scope of the protection afforded to the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents or volunteers. Any available insurance proceeds broader
than or in excess of the minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits specified
in this agreement shall be available to the additional insured. The requirements for
coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this
agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance
policy or proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater. The additional
insured coverage under Consultant’s policy shall be ''primary and non-contributory" and
will not seek contribution from the City’s insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least
as broad as CG 20 01 04 13. This requirement does not apply to errors and omissions
insurance.
Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
The Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is
made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
2. Deductibles and Self Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions
must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either (1) the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its
officers, officials and employees; or (2) the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. The
limits of insurance required in this agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and
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umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to
contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis
for the benefit of City (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before the City’s own
insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
3.Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to
subrogation which any insurer of Consultant may acquire against City by virtue of the payment
of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be
necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether
City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
4.Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and
amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit. All certificates and
endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City
reserves the right to require at any time complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications and
failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of any of City’s rights pursuant to this
agreement.
5. Maintenance of Coverage. Consultant shall not cancel, assign, or change any policy of
insurance required by this agreement or engage in any act or omission that will cause its insurer
to cancel any insurance policy required by this agreement except after providing 30 days prior
notice to the City. If an insurance policy required by this agreement is unilaterally cancelled or
changed by the insurer, Consultant shall immediately provide written notice to the City and
obtain substitute insurance meeting the requirements of this agreement. Nothing in this
paragraph relieves Consultant of its obligation to maintain all insurance required by this
agreement at all times during the term of the agreement.
6.Claims Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide claims-made coverage,
the coverage shall be maintained for a period of five years after completion of the contract.
Consultant may satisfy this requirement by renewal of existing coverage or purchase of either
prior acts or tail coverage applicable to said five-year period.
7. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best’s rating of
no less than A: VII.
8.Subcontractors. Consultant agrees to include with all subcontractors in their subcontract
the same requirements and provisions of this agreement including the indemnity and insurance
requirements to the extent they apply to the scope of the subcontractor's work. Subcontractors
hired by Consultant shall agree to be bound to Consultant and City in the same manner and to the
same extent as Consultant is bound to the City under this agreement. Subcontractors shall further
agree to include these same provisions with any sub-subcontractor. Consultant shall provide
subcontractor with a copy of the indemnity and insurance provisions of this agreement as a part
of Consultant’s subcontract with subcontractor. Consultant shall require all subcontractors to
provide a valid certificate of insurance and the required endorsements included in the agreement
prior to commencement of any work and will provide proof of compliance to the City.
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9.Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements,
including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other
special circumstances.
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City of Saratoga Services Contract
Exhibit C – General Provisions
1.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. City requires the services of a qualified consultant
to provide the work product described in Exhibit A because it lacks the qualified
personnel to provide the specified work product. Consultant is qualified to provide the
required work product and is agreeable to providing such work product on the terms and
conditions in this agreement.
1.1 In General. At all times during the term of this agreement, Consultant shall be
an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. Consultant shall
complete the Scope of Work hereunder in accordance with currently approved
methods and practices in Consultant's field. No relationship of employer and
employee is created by this agreement between the City and Consultant or any
subcontractor or employee of Consultant. City shall have the right to control
Consultant only with respect to specifying the results to be obtained from
Consultant pursuant to this agreement. City shall not have the right to control the
means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this
agreement. Any terms in this agreement referring to direction from City shall be
construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of the Consultant’s
work only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
1.2 Non-Exclusive Contract. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be
construed as limiting the right of Consultant to engage in Consultant's profession
separate and apart from this agreement so long as such activities do not interfere
or conflict with the performance by Consultant of the obligations set forth in this
agreement. Interference or conflict will be determined at the sole discretion of the
City.
1.3 Standard of Care. Consultant shall complete the Scope of Work required
pursuant to this agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed
by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in
the geographical area in which Consultant practices its profession. All work
product of whatsoever nature which Consultant delivers to City pursuant to this
agreement shall be prepared in a substantial, first class and workmanlike manner
and conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing
in Consultant’s profession.
1.4 Qualifications. Consultant represents and warrants to City that the Consultant is
qualified to perform the services as contemplated by this agreement and that all
work performed under this agreement shall be performed only by personnel under
the supervision of the Consultant as an employee or, if authorized by the Scope of
Work, a subcontractor. All personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified
and shall be authorized, licensed and certified under state and local law to perform
such work if authorization, licensing or certification is required. The Consultant
shall commit adequate resources and time to complete the project within the
project schedule specified in this agreement.
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1.5 Use of City Equipment. City shall not be responsible for any damage to persons
or property as a result of the use, misuse or failure of any equipment used by
Consultant, or by any of its employees, even though such equipment be furnished,
rented or loaned to Consultant by City.
1.6 Payment of Taxes and Other Expenses. Should City, in its discretion, or a
relevant taxing authority, including, but not limited to the Internal Revenue
Service or the State Employment Development Division, determine that the
Consultant is an employee for purposes of collection of any employment taxes,
the amounts payable under this agreement shall be reduced by amounts equal to
both the employee and employer portions of the tax due (and offsetting any
credits for amounts already paid by the Consultant which can be applied against
this liability). City shall then forward those amounts to the relevant taxing
authority. Should a relevant taxing authority determine a liability for past
services performed by the Consultant for City, upon notification of such fact by
the City, the Consultant shall promptly remit such amount due or arrange with the
City to have the amount due withheld from future payments to the Consultant
under this agreement (again, offsetting any amounts already paid by the
Consultant which can be applied as a credit against such liability). Any
determination of employment status above shall be solely for the purposes of the
particular tax in question, and for all other purposes of this agreement, The
Consultant shall not be considered an employee of City. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, should any court, arbitrator, or administrative authority determine that
the Consultant is an employee for any other purpose, then the Consultant agrees to
a reduction in the City's financial liability so that the City's total expenses under
this agreement are not greater than they would have been had the court, arbitrator,
or administrative authority determined that the Consultant was not an employee.
2.COMMUNICATION AND NOTICES. The Administrator designated in section 4 on
page 1 of this agreement is authorized to receive information, interpret and define City's
policies consistent with this agreement, and communicate with Consultant concerning
this agreement. All correspondence and other communications shall be directed to or
through the Administrator or the Administrator’s designee.
2.1 In General. All notices or communication concerning a party's compliance with
the terms of this agreement shall be in writing and may be given either personally,
by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight express carrier. The
notice shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered in
person or the date upon which the postal authority or overnight express carrier
indicates that the mailing was delivered to the address of the receiving party. The
parties shall make good faith efforts to provide advance courtesy notice of any
notices or communications hereunder via e-mail. However, under no
circumstances shall such courtesy notice satisfy the notice requirements set forth
above; nor shall lack of such courtesy notice affect the validity of service pursuant
to the notice requirement set forth above.
2.2 Addresses for Notice. Notices or communications shall be given to the parties at
the addresses set forth in section 4 (“Contract Administration”) unless otherwise
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designated in a written notice to the other party. In addition, notices to City shall
be copied to:
James Lindsay
City Manager
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Britt Avrit
City Clerk
City of Saratoga 13777
Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
These copies shall not constitute notice.
2.3 Change of Address. Any party hereto, by giving ten (10) days written notice to
the other, may designate any other address as substitution of the address to which
the notice or communication shall be given.
3.PAYMENT. The payments specified in this paragraph shall be the only payments to be
made to Consultant in connection with Consultant’s completion of the Scope of Work
pursuant to this agreement. Reimbursable expenses shall be billed only at their actual
cost. Consultant shall submit all billings to City and City shall pay such billings in the
manner specified in this paragraph. Payment shall be made payable to Consultant and
delivered to the address specified in section 4 on page 1 of this agreement. The making
of any payment by City, or the receipt thereof by the Consultant, shall in no way lessen
the liability of the Consultant to correct or revise unsatisfactory work, even though the
unsatisfactory character of such work may not have been apparent or detected at the time
such payment was made. City may withhold payment to Consultant in any instance in
which the Consultant has failed or refused to satisfy any material obligation provided for
in this agreement. In no event shall City be liable for interest or late charges for any late
payments.
3.1 Time and Materials. If this contract is designated as a Time and Materials
contract, invoicing and payment shall be as follows:
(a)Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during
the term of this agreement, based on the cost for work performed in
accordance with the Rate Schedule in the Scope of Work and authorized
reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall
contain the following information:
(i)Serial identifications of bills, i.e., Bill No. 1;
(ii)The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
(iii)A summary containing the total contract amount, the amount of
prior billings, the total due this period, percentage of work
completed, the remaining balance available for all remaining
billing periods, and a brief description of work completed during
the billing period.
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(b)City shall make monthly payments, based on such invoices, for
satisfactory progress in completion of the Scope of Work, and for
authorized reimbursable expenses incurred.
3.2 Lump Sum. If this contract is designated as a Lump Sum contract on page 1
following completion of the work Consultant shall submit a single invoice
containing the beginning and ending dates of the billing period and the total
contract amount. City shall make a single payment, based on such invoice, for
satisfactory completion of the Scope of Work.
4.CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant
shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity
whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant
to this agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
5.BENEFITS AND TAXES. Consultant shall not have any claim under this agreement or
otherwise against City for seniority, vacation time, vacation pay, sick leave, personal time
off, overtime, health insurance, medical care, hospital care, insurance benefits, social
security, disability, unemployment, workers compensation or employee benefits of any
kind. Consultant shall be solely liable for and obligated to pay directly all applicable
taxes, including, but not limited to, federal and state income taxes, and in connection
therewith Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all liability
that City may incur because of Consultant's failure to pay such taxes. City shall have no
obligation whatsoever to pay or withhold any taxes on behalf of Consultant.
6.ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED. The services to be performed by the Consultant are
personal in character and no party to this agreement may assign any right or obligation
under this agreement. Any attempted or purported assignment of any right or obligation
under this agreement shall be void and of no effect. However, with the consent of the
City given in writing, Consultant is entitled to subcontract such portions of the work to be
performed under this agreement as may be specified by City.
7.PERSONNEL. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to complete the Scope
of Work pursuant to this agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this agreement, desires the removal of any such persons,
Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from city of such desire of City,
cause the removal of such person or persons from work in connection with the Scope of
Work.
8.CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
8.1 In General. Consultant understands that its professional responsibility is solely
to City. Consultant represents and warrants that it presently has no interest, and
will not acquire any direct or indirect interest, that would conflict with its
performance of this agreement. Consultant shall not employ or subcontract with a
person having such an interest in the performance of this agreement.
8.2 Subsequent Conflict of Interest. Consultant agrees that if an actual or potential
conflict of interest on the part of Consultant is discovered after award, the
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Consultant will make a full disclosure in writing to the City. This disclosure shall
include a description of actions, which the Consultant has taken or proposes to
take, after consultation with the City to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the actual or
potential conflict. Within 45 days, the Consultant shall have taken all necessary
steps to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the conflict of interest to the satisfaction of
the City.
8.3 Interests of City Officers and Staff. No officer, member or employee of City
and no member of the City Council shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or
indirect, in this agreement or the proceeds thereof. Neither Consultant nor any
member of any Consultant’s family shall serve on any City board or committee or
hold any such position which either by rule, practice or action nominates,
recommends, or supervises Consultant's performance of the Scope of Work or
authorizes funding to Consultant.
9.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
9.1 In General. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and comply with all
laws, policies, general rules and regulations established by City and shall comply
with the common law and all laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of
governmental agencies, (including federal, state, municipal and local governing
bodies) applicable to the performance of the Scope of Work hereunder.
9.2 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has all
licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatsoever nature which are
legally required for Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents
and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at all times during the term of this agreement any licenses, permits, and
approvals which are legally required for Consultant to practice its profession. In
addition to the foregoing, Consultant shall obtain and maintain during the term
hereof a valid City of Saratoga Business License.
10.WORK PRODUCT AND RECORDS
10.1 Property of City. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys,
photographs, memoranda or other written documents or materials prepared by
Consultant pursuant to this agreement shall become the property of City upon
completion of the work to be performed hereunder or upon termination of this
agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if, in connection
with services performed under this agreement, the Consultant or its subcontractors
create artwork, copy, posters, billboards, photographs, videotapes, audiotapes,
systems designs, software, reports, diagrams, surveys, source codes or any other
original works of authorship, such works of authorship shall be works for hire as
defined under Title 17 of the United States Code, and all copyrights in such works
are the property of City. If it is ever determined that any works created by the
Consultant or its subcontractors under this agreement are not works for hire under
U.S. law, the Consultant hereby assigns all copyrights to such works to City,
grants City a royalty-free, exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce,
publish, use, and to authorize others to do so, all such works and agrees to provide
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any material and execute any documents necessary to effectuate such assignment
and license. The Consultant may retain and use copies of such works for
reference and as documentation of its experience and capabilities.
10.2 Intellectual Property. Consultant represents and warrants that it has the legal
right to utilize all intellectual property it will utilize in the performance of this
agreement. Consultant further represents that it shall ensure City has the legal
right to utilize all intellectual property involved in and/or resulting from
Consultant’s performance of this agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold
City harmless from all loss and liability, including attorneys’ fees, court costs and
all other litigation expenses for any infringement of the patent rights, copyright,
trade secret or any other proprietary right or trademark, and all other intellectual
property claims of any person or persons in consequence of the use by City, or
any of its officers or agents, of articles or services to be supplied in the
performance of this agreement.
10.3 Retention of Records. Until the expiration of five years after the furnishing of
any services pursuant to this agreement, Consultant shall retain and make
available to the City or any party designated by the City, upon written request by
City, this agreement, and such books, documents and records of Consultant (and
any books, documents, and records of any subcontractor(s)) that are necessary or
convenient for audit purposes to certify the nature and extent of the reasonable
cost of services to City.
10.4 Use of Recycled Paper and Electronic Documents. Consultant shall prepare
and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled
paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.
Documents shall be printed on both sides of the page and City shall be provided
with electronic copies of documents (in Word or .pdf format) except where
unusual circumstances make it infeasible to do so.
11.CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Consultant shall hold any confidential
information received from City in the course of performing this agreement in trust and
confidence and will not reveal such confidential information to any person or entity,
either during the term of the agreement or at any time thereafter. Upon expiration of this
agreement, or termination as provided herein, Consultant shall return materials which
contain any confidential information to City. Consultant may keep one copy for its
confidential file. For purposes of this paragraph, confidential information is defined as all
information disclosed to Consultant which relates to City's past, present, and future
activities, as well as activities under this agreement, which information is not otherwise
of public record under California law.
12.RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANT. Consultant shall take all responsibility for
the work, shall bear all losses and damages directly or indirectly resulting to Consultant,
to any subcontractor, to the City, to City officers and employees, or to parties designated
by the City, on account of the performance or character of the work, unforeseen
difficulties, accidents, occurrences or other causes to the extent predicated on active or
passive negligence of the Consultant or of any subcontractor.
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13.INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant and City agree that City, its employees, agents and
officials shall be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost,
expense, attorneys fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other cost
incurred in relation to, as a consequence of or arising out of or in any way attributable
actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part, to the performance of this agreement
as set forth below. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended
by the parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible
under the law to the City. Consultant acknowledges that City would not enter into this
agreement in the absence of the commitment of Consultant to indemnify and protect City
as set forth below.
13.1 General Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall
indemnify and hold harmless City, its employees, agents and officials, from any
liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative
proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs (including, without
limitation, costs and fees of alternative dispute resolution and litigation) of any
kind whatsoever without restriction or limitation, incurred in relation to, as a
consequence of or arising out of or in any way attributable actually, allegedly or
impliedly, in whole or in part, to Consultant, or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors. All obligations under this provision are to be paid by Consultant
as they are incurred by the City.
13.2 Duty to Defend. In addition to Consultant’s obligation to indemnify City,
Consultant shall defend, in all legal, equitable, administrative, or special
proceedings, with counsel approved by the City, the City and its councilmembers,
officers, and employees, immediately upon tender to Consultant of the claim in
any form or at any stage of an action or proceeding, whether or not liability is
established. An allegation or determination that persons other than Consultant are
responsible for the claim does not relieve Consultant from its separate and distinct
obligation to defend. The obligation to defend extends through final judgment,
including exhaustion of any appeals. The defense obligation includes an
obligation to provide independent defense counsel if Consultant asserts that
liability is caused in whole or in part by the negligence or willful misconduct of
the indemnified party. If it is finally adjudicated that liability was caused solely by
the negligence or willful misconduct of an indemnified party, Consultant may
submit a claim to the City for reimbursement of reasonable attorneys’ fees and
defense costs in proportion to the established comparative liability of the
indemnified party.
13.3 Limitation on Indemnity. Without affecting the rights of City under any
provision of this agreement or this section, Consultant shall not be required to
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City as set forth above for liability
attributable to the sole fault of City, provided such sole fault is determined by
agreement between the parties or the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction.
This exception will apply only in instances where the City is shown to have been
solely at fault and not in instances where Consultant is solely or partially at fault
or in instances where City's fault accounts for only a percentage of the liability
involved. In those instances, the obligation of Consultant will be all-inclusive and
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City will be held harmless, indemnified, and defended for all liability incurred,
even though a percentage of the liability is attributable to conduct of the City.
13.4 Acknowledgement. Consultant acknowledges that its obligation pursuant to this
section extends to liability attributable to City, if that liability is less than the sole
fault of City. Consultant has no obligation under this agreement for liability
proven in a court of competent jurisdiction or by written agreement between the
parties to be the sole fault of City.
13.5 Scope of Consultant Obligation. The obligations of Consultant under this or
any other provision of this agreement will not be limited by the provisions of any
workers' compensation act or similar act. Consultant expressly waives its statutory
immunity under such statutes or laws as to City, its employees and officials.
13.6 Subcontractors. Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements
with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section from each and
every subcontractor, sub tier contractor or any other person or entity involved by,
for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance or subject matter of this
agreement.
13.7 No Waiver. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements
imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of
any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth
herein is binding on the successors, assigns, or heirs of Consultant and shall
survive the termination of this agreement or this section. For purposes of Section
2782 of the Civil Code the parties hereto recognize and agree that this agreement
is not a construction contract. By execution of this agreement, Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that it has read and understands the provisions hereof
and that this paragraph is a material element of consideration. City approval of
insurance required by this agreement does not relieve the Consultant or
subcontractors from liability under this section.
13.8 Relation to Insurance Obligations. The defense and indemnification obligations
of this agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be
limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this agreement.
14.DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
14.1 Events of default. Each of the following shall constitute an event of default
hereunder:
(a)Failure by Consultant to perform any obligation under this agreement and
failure to cure such breach immediately upon receiving notice of such
breach, if the breach is such that the City determines the health, welfare, or
safety of the public is immediately endangered; or
(b)Failure by either party to perform any obligation under this agreement and
failure to cure such breach within fifteen (15) days of receiving notice of
such breach (except for breaches subject to subparagraph (a), above);
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provided that if the nature of the breach is such that the non-breaching
party determines it will reasonably require more than fifteen (15) days to
cure, the breaching party shall not be in default if it promptly commences
the cure and diligently proceeds to completion of the cure.
14.2 Remedies upon default. Upon any default, the non-defaulting party shall have
the right to immediately suspend or terminate this agreement, seek specific
performance and/or seek damages to the full extent allowed by law. City shall
have the right to contract with another party to perform this agreement
14.3 No Waiver. Failure by City to seek any remedy for any default hereunder shall
not constitute a waiver of any other rights hereunder or any right to seek any
remedy for any subsequent default.
15. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this agreement with or without cause by
providing 10 days’ notice in writing to the other party. The City may terminate this
agreement at any time without prior notice in the event that Consultant commits a
material breach of the terms of this agreement. Upon termination, this agreement shall
become of no further force or affect whatsoever and each of the parties hereto shall be
relieved and discharged from the rights and obligations of this agreement, subject to
payment for acceptable services rendered prior to the expiration of the notice of
termination and delivery to City of any work in progress, completed work, supplies,
equipment, and other materials produced as a part of, or acquired in connection with the
performance of this agreement, and any completed or partially completed work which, if
this agreement had been completed, would have been required to be furnished to City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing and section 2 on page 1, this section and the provisions of
this agreement concerning insurance (Exhibit B), Funding Agency Requirements (as set
forth in Exhibit D if applicable), Work Product and Records, Confidential Information,
Responsibility of Consultant, Indemnification, Default and Remedies, Litigation, and
Jurisdiction and Severability shall survive termination or expiration of this agreement.
16.DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties shall make a good faith effort to settle any
dispute or claim arising under this agreement. If the parties fail to resolve such disputes
or claims, they shall submit them to non-binding mediation in California at shared
expense of the parties for at least 8 hours of mediation. If mediation does not arrive at a
satisfactory result, arbitration, if agreed to by all parties, or litigation may be pursued. In
the event any dispute resolution processes are involved, each party shall bear its own
costs and attorneys’ fees.
17.LITIGATION. If any litigation is commenced between parties to this agreement
concerning any provision hereof or the rights and duties of any person in relation thereto,
each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs.
18.JURISDICTION AND SEVERABILITY. This agreement shall be administered and
interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from
this agreement shall be in that state and venue shall be in Santa Clara County, California.
If any part of this agreement is found to conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be
inoperative, null and void insofar as it conflicts with said laws, but the remainder of this
agreement shall be in full force and effect.
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19.NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL. Consultant understands and agrees that there is no
representation, implication, or understanding that the City will request that work product
provided by Consultant under this agreement be supplemented or continued by
Consultant under a new agreement following expiration or termination of this agreement.
Consultant waives all rights or claims to notice or hearing respecting any failure by City
to continue to request or retain all or any portion of the work product from Consultant
following the expiration or termination of this agreement.
20.PARTIES IN INTEREST. This agreement is entered only for the benefit of the parties
executing this agreement and not for the benefit of any other individual, entity or person.
21.WAIVER. Neither the acceptance of work or payment for work pursuant to this
agreement shall constitute a waiver of any rights or obligations arising under this
agreement. The failure by the City to enforce any of Consultant’s obligations or to
exercise City's rights shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter.
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City of Saratoga Services Contract
Exhibit D – Funding Agency Requirements
This agreement is funded in part pursuant to the contract between City and
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(“Funding Agency”) attached hereto as Exhibit D-1 (“Funding Agreement”). In
recognition of the Funding Agreement City and Contractor agree that:
1.All contractual provisions required by the Funding Agreement are hereby incorporated by
reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all Funding Agreement-
mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions
contained in this agreement. The Consultant shall not perform any act, fail to perform any
act, or refuse to comply with any City requests which would cause the City to be in
violation of the Funding Agreement terms and conditions.
2. If Consultant claims or receives payment from City for a service, reimbursement for
which is later disallowed by the Funding Agency, the Consultant shall promptly refund
the disallowed amount to City upon City’s request. At its option, City may offset the
amount disallowed from any payment due or to become due to Consultant under this
agreement or any other agreement.
3. City may terminate or suspend performance of this agreement if Funding Agency
suspends or terminates funding pursuant to the terms of the Funding Agreement. In the
event of suspension or termination City shall be obligated to fund only that portion of
Consultant’s work performed prior to the suspension or termination that is not funded by
the Funding Agreement.
4. By executing this agreement, the Consultant certifies that the Consultant is not
suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded from participation in the program(s)
supported by the Funding Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that this certification of
eligibility to receive Funding Agency funds is a material term of the agreement.
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City of Saratoga Services Contract
Exhibit E – Special Requirements
AND/OR See Exhibit(s) E- incorporated by this reference.
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Assistant City Manager Illustration of Duties – September 2022
Public Safety & Emergency Management
Crime Prevention
o Safety Related Information & Outreach: Manage City outreach related to
safety, including monthly Neighborhood Watch Newsletter and safety-related
webpages
o ALPR: Manage ALPR Pilot, including agreement with Flock Safety
o Neighborhood Watch: Manage City of Saratoga Neighborhood Watch program,
including oversight/coordination of Neighborhood Watch grant program, new
group registration, Neighborhood Watch Map, Neighborhood Watch inquiries,
Neighborhood Watch Joint Session, Neighborhood Watch Lead Get Together
Wildfire Mitigation
o FireSafe Council: Oversee agreement with FireSafe Council
o County Fire/City Liaison: Serve as liaison between County Fire and City on
wildfire mitigation outreach, planning, and policy matters
o Structure Hardening Incentive Program: Manage City’s structure hardening
incentive program
Safety Events: Plan and manage safety-related events, including annual Safety Fair
Public Safety Liaison: As needed coordination with County Fire and Sheriff’s Office
Emergency Management
o Oversight of and coordination with CERT and SARA
o Serve as emergency manager
Participate in as needed Op Area meetings to receive information and
share situation status from Saratoga
o Oversee EMPG Grant agreements with County for EOC technology purchases,
including required NIMS compliance reporting
o Oversee City GETS account for telephone line access during emergency
Emergency/Hazard Mitigation Planning:
o Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update
o Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
o Evacuation Route Assessment (required as part of Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Update)
Support for Mayor & Council
Mayor & Council:
o Prepare regular meeting notes for Mayor
o Prepare event remarks for Mayor
o Write articles for Mayor as needed
o Prepare email replies for Mayor and occasionally Council Members
o Conduct annual new Mayor orientation to begin planning efforts for Mayor’s
terms and get understanding of Mayor’s preferences and goals
o Attend weekly Agenda Setting Meetings
o Offer guidance and suggestions on implementation of Mayor’s priorities
o Coordinate implementation of Council initiatives
o Coordinate, plan, and facilitate regular meetings on Mayor’s communications
needs
Meetings:
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o Oversee meeting logistics, including physical and virtual setup needs
o Plan and coordinate Joint Sessions
o Prepare Ceremonial Items
Elections:
o Assist with preparation of election workshops and candidate orientations
o Assist with development of plans for New Council Member orientation post-
election
City Clerk: Provide support and backup to City Clerk as needed, provide guidance to
City Clerk as well as information on past practices
Support for Commissions
Library & Community Engagement Commission:
o Prepare all agenda materials
o Ensure compliance with Brown Act and City policies
o Provide guidance to Commission on implementation of work efforts
o Develop plans for implementation of work plan items and oversee
implementation
o Active/Upcoming Projects: Celebrating Diversity Oral History Project, Work
Plan Development
Public Art Commission:
o Prepare all agenda materials
o Ensure compliance with Brown Act and City policies
o Provide guidance to Commission on implementation of work efforts
o Develop plans for implementation of work plan items and oversee
implementation
o Active/Upcoming Projects: Online Art Challenge, Saratoga Love Poetry, Paint
the City, Montalvo Collaboration, Work Plan Development, State Route 85 &
Union Pacific Overpass Artwork
Commissions Generally: Work with City Clerk to provide support and guidance to
Commission liaisons on operation of City Commissions.
Community
Tree Lighting: Coordinate annual Tree Lighting event, including preparation of outreach
materials.
Celebration of Light: Coordinate installation of symbols, event logistics, and event
outreach in partnership with Ministerial Association.
State of the City: Oversee annual State of the City event and serve as Mayor’s primary
point of contact.
Community Harvest: Provide guidance and support for harvest and implement efforts
as needed.
Summer Movie Nights: Provide guidance and support for events and implement
elements of events as needed.
Arbor Day: Provide guidance and support for Arbor Day. Serve as primary point of
contact for Mayor.
Tree City USA Application: Prepare and submit the City’s annual Tree City USA
Application.
Community Event and Street Closure Grant: Provide guidance on implementation of
Community Event and Street Closure Grant Program.
Median Banners: Provide guidance on implementation of Median Banner Program.
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Facility Lease Agreements: Oversee and track most long-term facility lease and use
agreements.
Park and Facility Rentals: Provide guidance on implementation of the park and facility
rental program.
Youth Engagement: Provide guidance on implementation of youth engagement efforts
including the Youth Commission.
Community Partner Agreements:Oversee and track most community partner
agreements, including payments.
Service Organization Grants:Oversee payment of service organization grants.
Communications
Website: Manage and maintain City website with PIO.
Social: Provide support to PIO on social media, including preparing social content as
needed and posting when PIO is out of the office.
Newsletter: Prepare and send various City newsletters as needed.
Strategic Communications: Participate and provide guidance on strategic
communications efforts.
Outreach Materials: Prepare and distribute outreach materials as needed.
Upcoming Projects: Website redesign, communications policies.
Management
Supervise City Manager Department staff
Coordinate office coverage schedule
Prepare and oversee budget
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Mayor Fitzsimmons & Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: James Lindsay, City Manager
Meeting Date: December 21, 2022
Subject: Item 2.3. Services Agreement for City Manager’s Department Program Support
–Request for Additional Information
I received a request from a Council Member to provide additional information regarding the
programs the Assistant City Manager supervises. Attachment B provided with the agenda packet
is an illustration of duties performed and did not include the programs that are supervised by the
Assistant City Manager. Broadly, the Assistant City Manager supervises programs and efforts
within the City Manager’s Department (including City Clerk and Public Information Officer),
Community Services (including recreation services, facility and park rentals, engagement
programs, events, and grants), and Public Safety (including community-oriented crime
prevention efforts and emergency management). The attached excerpts from the FY 2022-23
budget describe these programs in greater detail.
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CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTED 2022-23 BUDGET
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Fees, Licenses
& Permits
23,235 100%
2022-23 City Manager's Department Revenues
$23,235
Salaries & Benefits
1,154,800 68%
Materials & Supplies
18,075 1%
Fees & Charges
166,565 10%
Consultant & Contract
Services 135,000 8%
Meetings, Events &
Training 10,300
1%
Internal Service Charges
200,063 12%
2022-23 City Manager's Department Expenditures
$1,684,803
Department Overview
The City Manager’s Department is comprised of the City
Manager’s Office, the City Clerk’s Office, and the Public
Information Office. The City Manager’s Department
supports the Council’s legislative and policy interests,
provides management and leadership, and direction for the
City organization. The City Manager’s Department also
supports Commissions, interacts with community groups,
fosters community relationships, and provides public
awareness of municipal programs, services, and goals
through effective community outreach, using avenues
including the City website, media relations, social media,
and various publications. In addition, the City Manager’s
Department liaises with other local agencies that provide
services to the City of Saratoga through contract or other means, such as public safety and emergency
preparedness.
City Manager
James Lindsay
Assistant City Manager
Crystal Bothelio
City Clerk
Meets legal requirements related to City records and conducting City business
Public Information
Responsible for community outreach
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City Manager’s Office
The City Manager’s Office provides leadership,
oversight, and direction for City functions;
supports City Council and appointed advisory
bodies; nurtures community and
intergovernmental relations; and cultivates public
awareness of City services, programs, and
activities. The Office also oversees the City Clerk
and Public Information Office, and coordinates
with external agencies that provide Public Safety
and Emergency Preparedness services to the
City. Key services include:
• Provide comprehensive information, policy
analysis, and support to the City Council.
• Provide oversight, leadership, and direction
to City functions.
• Monitor state and federal legislation and
effectively communicate the City’s position on
legislative proposals affecting Saratoga.
• Facilitate strong community and
intergovernmental relations.
• Cultivate public awareness of municipal
services, programs, and activities.
• Present a balanced budget to City Council
each fiscal year which reflects the most
accurate revenue estimates and economic
conditions at the time.
• Assure that City services are performed in
accordance with City Council priorities and
within the capabilities of the City’s resources.
• Inform the City Council, in a timely manner, of
the City’s financial condition and the future
needs of the City on an ongoing basis.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
Funding for training-related travel remained
reduced for 2021-22 and will continue to be low
in 2022-23 assuming many training workshops
and conferences will be held virtually or locally.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Annual Budget – The City Manager’s Office
oversees the City’s annual budget for
presentation to the City Council and the
community, ensuring City finances, services,
and projects are properly presented and
budgeted.
• Management and Council Retreats –
Organize and facilitate an annual
management retreat to address
organizational development, and to prepare
for the annual City Council retreat. Organize
an annual City Council retreat to facilitate
policy and issue development, resulting in the
generation of the City’s annual work plan and,
subsequently, the operating and capital
budgets.
• Public Safety – In 2018, the City Council
adopted a requirement for neighborhood
watch groups to hold and report one
gathering per year in response to community
interest in a neighborhood watch program.
The Neighborhood Watch grant which allows
groups to receive up to $300 per year
towards Neighborhood Watch efforts such as
food and supplies for block parties or
production of informational flyers with crime
prevention tips. The City also sends a
monthly electronic newsletter to
Neighborhood Watch leads and mails a
public safety postcard to all Saratoga
residents quarterly.
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City Clerk’s Office
The City Clerk is responsible for meeting the legal
requirements related to maintaining City records
and conducting City business, as set forth in the
State of California Government Code and City
Municipal Code. The City Clerk prepares City
Council agendas and minutes, ensures the timely
indexing of resolutions, ordinances, and
agreements, and maintains an accurate record of
all Council proceedings. The City Clerk also
works with the Santa Clara County Registrar of
Voters to conduct local elections in a fair and
impartial manner; and receives petitions and
subpoenas on behalf of the City. Key services
include:
• Meet legal requirements as set forth in the
State of California Government Code and
City Municipal Code.
• Maintain City records through timely indexing
of resolutions, ordinances, and agreements.
• Prepare City Council agendas and minutes.
• Maintain an accurate record of Council
proceedings.
• Maintain custody of the City Seal.
• Administer Oaths and Affirmations.
• Prepare and publish legal notices.
• Maintain the Saratoga Municipal Code.
• Ensure Fair Political Practices Commission
filings are made on a timely basis.
• Ensure that all elected officials, appointed
officials, and required staff meet mandatory
AB 1234 biennial training requirements.
• Administer recruitment process for
Commission and Outside Agency Council
appointments.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
• The City holds a General Municipal Election
every two years for positions on the City
Council. The next election will be held in
November 2022. As a result, revenue and
expenditure costs associated with elections
have been included in the 2022-23 operating
budget.
• The 2022-23 operating budget also includes
funding to update the City’s retention
schedule, develop a trusted system for
electronic records retention, and review and
enhance the organization of the City’s
electronic record repository for easier use by
staff and the public.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Records Management – The City Clerk’s
Office will continue to manage the City’s
records, including converting paper
documents into electronic format, adding
electronic documents to the City’s document
management system, identifying records for
final disposition, and preparing documents to
be archived.
• Open Government – Continue implementing
open government efforts, including the Brown
Act, Political Reform Act, Public Records Act,
and other laws or policies that promote
transparent governance. Broaden the
number of public records accessible online to
the public through the Laserfiche Weblink
Repository.
• City Contracts – Continue use of contract
routing software and research of electronic
signature options.
• Agenda Workflow and Video Streaming –
Identify opportunities to improve the new
agenda workflow program that allows for
review and approval of staff reports for City
Council and Planning Commission meetings.
Provide continued staff training on the
agenda workflow program. Continue video
streaming of City Council and Planning
Commission meetings and archiving videos
in high definition.
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Public Information Office
The Public Information Office is responsible for
community outreach to ensure that residents
have access to timely, useful, and important
information. The Public Information Office
oversees and maintains many of the City’s lines
of communication with residents, including the
City’s website, Median Banner Program, social
media accounts, monthly e-newsletter, annual
Saratogan, email services, videos, surveys, event
tabling, flyers, and press releases. The Public
Information Office also acts as a liaison between
various City departments and the community
when it comes to communicating information
about projects and events. Key services include:
• Serve as the communications link between
the City and residents.
• Ensure that the community has easy access
to important information through various
forms of media including print, online, and
video.
• Build community pride and positive
identification with the City among residents.
• Increase interest and participation in City
services, projects, and activities.
• Promote City Council and departmental
goals, initiatives, programs, and services.
• Assist in creating better internal and external
communication.
• Enhance the City’s relationship with the
news media.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
• Funding was included in 2021-22 to assess
the City’s website and communications in
preparation for a website refresh in 2022-23.
With the conclusion of the assessment, the
2022-23 operating budget includes a modest
amount of funding for website updates above
and beyond what is provided periodically by
the City’s current website provider.
• Printing services funding increased in 2021-
22 to accommodate outreach associated with
the Housing Element Update. Due to shifting
engagement priorities associated with the
Housing Element, many of the City’s normally
scheduled printing needs were terminated.
As a result, actual expenditures were lower
than expected.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Community Outreach – The Public
Information Office will continue the City’s
efforts to improve communications through
the use of traditional media (press releases,
flyers), social media (Facebook, Instagram,
Nextdoor, Twitter), online services (email
newsletters), as well as through the City’s
website and tabling at events. This outreach
will enhance the City’s engagement with the
community by informing the public of
important City-related matters, such as
meetings, events, and projects.
• Photo/Video Library – Photographs and
videos have become increasingly important
in community outreach particularly since the
City launched its Instagram account. They
help grab the attention of the public and
enhance the City’s messaging.
• Centralized Communications – With an
ever-increasing number of communication
tools and launch of a new City website, the
City has centralized public communications
as much as possible through the Public
Information Office. This ensures information
from the City is shared in a manner that is
consistent, accessible, strategic, and timely.
As a result, the effectiveness of
communications has been improved and the
City has connected with a broader audience.
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Department Overview
The primary goal of the Community Services
Department is to strengthen the City’s relationships
with residents, provide community recreation services,
engage the diverse populations of Saratoga, and build
community.
Charges for
Services
$2,000 1%
Rental Income
$255,500 99%
Other Sources
$200 0%
2022-23 Community Services Revenues
$257,200
Salaries & Benefits
$503,900 43%Materials & Supplies
$13,950 1%
Fees & Charges
$3,900 0%
Consultant &
Contract Services
$7,500 1%
Meetings, Events &
Training $2,850
0%
Community Events,
Grants $302,954
26%Internal Service
Charges $337,361
29%
2022-23 Community Services Expenditures
$1,172,415
Assistant City
Manager
Crystal Bothelio
cbotheliio@saratoga.ca.us
Recreation Services
Provides recreation services to Saratoga residents
Facility Rentals
Manages the City facility rental program
Community Engagement
Strengthens relationships between the City and its
residents
City Events
Hosts City events that bring the community together
Community Event Grants
Allows event organizers to seek funding in support of
Community funding
Community Support Services
Grants Provides Grant support to outside
agencies
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Recreation
In April 2019, the City Council authorized a two-
year agreement with the Los Gatos Saratoga
(LGS) Recreation to provide recreation services
in the City of Saratoga. Per the agreement, LGS
Recreation offers a variety of classes and
activities at the Joan Pisani Community Center
and Saratoga Prospect Center. Recreation
services provide health, wellness, arts, and
enrichment programs for all ages. A new lease
agreement is expected prior to the end of 2021/22
fiscal year. Key services include:
• Provide for classes and activities for all ages
and a wide array of interests.
• Provide Health and Fitness and Arts and
Enrichment programs with age-appropriate
activities that build developmental assets for
youth and adults that will give them life skills
for the future.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
The budget has been restructured in 2022-23 to
move all Recreation Services revenues, which
currently only includes the LGS lease payment,
to the Facility Rentals portion of the budget.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Recreation Services – Through an
agreement with LGS Recreation, provide a
variety of high quality, safe, affordable, and
enjoyable activities that are convenient for
residents.
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Actuals Actuals Actuals Adopted Estimated Proposed
REVENUES
Fees, Licenses and Permits 7,800 - - - - -
Charge for Services 360,917 6,400 - - - -
Rental Income - - 14,500 14,500 14,500 -
Other Sources 235 - - - - -
TOTAL REVENUES 368,952$ 6,400$ 14,500$ 14,500$ 14,500$ -$
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Benefits 253,911 11,571 13,459 14,404 13,731 15,000
Operating Expenditures
Materials & Supplies 11,549 - - - - -
Fees & Charges 13,053 39 39 45 - -
Consultants & Contracts 515,059 - - - - -
Meetings, Events, Training 5,157 - - - - -
Total Operating Expenditures 544,818 39 39 45 - -
Fixed Assets - - - - - -
Internal Service Charges 129,970 76,529 77,655 77,559 77,559 77,559
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 928,698$ 88,139$ 91,153$ 92,008$ 91,289$ 92,559$
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Facility Rentals
The Facility Rentals Program manages the City’s
rental program for private individuals, non-profit,
or for-profit-based groups to use for receptions,
parties, events, meetings, memorials,
workshops, or other community activities. Rental
facilities include rooms of various sizes and uses
in the Community Center and auxiliary buildings,
the Warner Hutton House, the Saratoga Prospect
Center complex, the Civic Theater, and
numerous City park facilities. Key services
include:
• Provide clean, safe, and affordable space to
the community for social, religious,
educational, family and community groups
and for key City services (e.g. meetings).
• Support tenant needs in the rented buildings.
• Enforce environmentally friendly purchasing
and sustainability policies.
• Provide affordable venues for community
use.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
Rental revenue is anticipated to increase from the
prior pandemic year payment of rental fees and
ticket surcharge will resume as normal.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Environmental Sustainability – The Facility
Rental division will continue implementing
environmental best practices to promote
sustainability, educating and encouraging all
users to follow existing green building
practices, including reducing, reusing, and
recycling for facility and park rentals.
• Facility Rentals - Facilities staff strive to
provide high quality, safe, affordable, clean,
and enjoyable facilities that are convenient to
residents for meetings, parties, receptions,
and gatherings in a safe, sustainable, and
cost-effective manner.
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Actuals Actuals Actuals Adopted Estimated Proposed
REVENUES
Charge for Services - 6,215 - 3,000 - -
Rental Income 367,106 224,057 134,773 168,200 208,700 255,500
TOTAL REVENUES 367,106$ 230,272$ 134,773$ 171,200$ 208,700$ 255,500$
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Benefits 232,225 241,327 219,566 278,884 227,898 287,900
Operating Expenditures
Materials & Supplies 2,329 7,210 399 9,000 4,040 4,550
Fees & Charges 416 1,943 1,707 2,800 2,800 2,800
Consultant & Contracts 697 5,559 5,725 6,500 6,500 6,500
Meetings, Events, Training 156 402 25 600 600 600
Total Operating Expenditures 3,598 15,114 7,857 18,900 13,940 14,450
Internal Service Charges 232,225 220,681 231,050 235,195 235,195 235,195
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 468,048$ 477,122$ 458,473$ 532,979$ 477,033$ 537,545$
FACILITY RENTALS
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Community Engagement
The Community Engagement Program seeks to
strengthen relationships between the City and its
residents, build community and civic pride, and
create a more inclusive and welcoming
environment for all segments of the
community. This program includes youth and
school engagement efforts, engagement of
individuals with disabilities, seeks to engage older
adults and support Age-Friendly Community
efforts, and more. Key services include:
• Build community and sense of civic pride.
• Increase partnerships and opportunities for
collaboration with local organizations that
serve Saratoga residents.
• Engage all segments of the Saratoga
community, including those at the greatest
risk for isolation.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
Events and activities funded by the Community
Engagement Program are expected to return in
person as the State transitions from pandemic to
endemic response efforts. Division revenues are
limited and consist primarily of donations and
nominal participation fees for programs like Youth
in Government and expenditures, other than staff,
are for materials and supplies to support the
programs.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• School Partnerships – Continue and
strengthen partnerships with Saratoga-area
schools.
• Individuals with Disabilities – Identify ways
to better serve individuals with disabilities
and provide a more welcoming environment
for this segment of the Saratoga community.
• Community Partners – Increase
connections with the various community
organizations that serve residents of
Saratoga to create greater awareness of
services available in the City and leverage
resources where appropriate.
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City Funded Events
The City of Saratoga recognizes the value of
community events and their role in bringing
residents together, building community, and
establishing an identity for the City. The City
Funded Events program covers a variety of City-
hosted events. These include groundbreakings
and grand openings, as well as annual events,
such as the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Arbor Day,
and the summer outdoor movie series among
others. Key services include:
• Build community and sense of civic pride.
• Increase partnerships and opportunities for
collaboration with local organizations that
serve Saratoga residents.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
Budgeted event expenditures are restored to
normal levels, with the elimination of funding for a
2nd street closure event. Revenue is not collected
for these events.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Individuals with Disabilities – An area of
focus for the Community Services
Department is to better engage and serve
individuals with disabilities by creating a
welcoming environment for this segment of
the Saratoga community through dances and
other activities.
• Community Partners – The City’s
engagement efforts also include
strengthening partnerships with
organizations in the community through
sharing resources and partnering on various
community events.
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Actuals Actuals Actuals Adopted Estimated Proposed
REVENUES
Other Sources - - - - - -
TOTAL REVENUES -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Operating Expenditures
Materials & Supplies - - - - - -
Fees & Charges - - - - - -
Consultant & Contract Services - - - - - -
Meetings & Training - - - - - -
Community Grants & Events 23,635 32,635 17,519 49,900 26,242 63,400
Total Operating Expenditures 23,635 32,635 17,519 49,900 26,242 63,400
Fixed Assets - - - - - -
Internal Service Charges - - - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 23,635$ 32,635$ 17,519$ 49,900$ 26,242$ 63,400$
GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
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Community Events Grants
Community events help bring people together,
foster a sense of pride, and can define the identity
of a city. In recognition of the value of events and
the City’s limited ability to host events, the City
Council established a Community Event Grant
Program to allow event organizers to seek
funding to support community events in
Saratoga.
In recent years, the event grant program has
evolved to include secured and competitive
funding allocations. The City Council has
identified several cornerstone events that now
receive secured grant funding. The organizers of
these events do not have to go through a formal
application process to receive grant funding.
Those seeking competitive grant funding may
apply during the annual application process. All
event grants, including secured and unsecured
grants, must meet the following criteria:
• Must be a volunteer-led event held in
Saratoga
• Event is free and open to everyone
• Event concentrates on Saratoga’s character,
diversity, or history
• Event celebrates the community as a whole,
and is not limited to a small group, such as
reunions
Additionally, allocations of unsecured grant funds
are now capped at $2,000, secured grant
recipients may not participate in the annual
application process, and event organizers must
obtain a minimum $1 million in liability coverage
for the event.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
Competitive funding for community events grants
is restored for 2022-23. The event grants
awarded by the City Council help community
groups pay for expenses associated with
coordinating events, including City-related fees
(i.e., permits, park attendants, renting parks or
facilities), security, entertainment, signage, event
materials and food.
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Actuals Actuals Actuals Adopted Estimated Proposed
REVENUES
Other Sources - - - - - -
TOTAL REVENUES -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Operating Expenditures
Materials & Supplies - - - - - -
Fees & Charges - - - - - -
Consultant & Contract Services - - - - - -
Meetings & Training - - - - - -
Community Grants & Events 42,881 43,278 16,813 31,500 29,500 41,500
Total Operating Expenditures 42,881 43,278 16,813 31,500 29,500 41,500
Fixed Assets - - - - - -
Internal Service Charges - - - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 42,881$ 43,278$ 16,813$ 31,500$ 29,500$ 41,500$
COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS
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Community Support Services
The Community Grants program consolidates the
City’s grant support to outside agencies into one
program, thereby retaining historical funding
information. The City allocates grant funding to
local organizations to support the services these
groups provide to the Saratoga community,
including: the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
for business support; West Valley Community
Services for housing and food services; Catholic
Charities Ombudsmen to support the poor and
vulnerable; and the Saratoga Area Senior
Coordinating Council (SASCC) for operational
support of the Senior Center.
The City also contributes in-kind services, such
as building space and utilities to the Saratoga
Area Senior program as the Senior Center is
located in the City’s Community Center
facilities. This non-profit organization provides a
variety of health services – such as blood
pressure checks, flu shots, vision screening,
hearing tests, and senior nutrition programs, as
well as social and support services – such as tax
return assistance and Fifty-Five Alive driving
program. Recreational games and classes,
including ping-pong, card games, and karaoke
are popular, and the curriculum continues to
expand to other non-cost-recovery services the
senior population finds valuable.
Grant amounts listed reflect City funding provided
to service groups and non-profit
organizations. Non-monetary support, such as
staff assistance, rental and permit waivers, law
enforcement services, and street sweeping
provided to various community groups is
considered part of normal City operations and
therefore not accounted for in the budget. Key
services include:
• Build community and sense of civic pride.
• Provide critical services to vulnerable
Saratoga populations.
• Create a vibrant and thriving business
community.
• Prevent and prepare for wildfire risk.
• Encourage volunteerism.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
The budget reflects a modest increase due to
language in agreements with community
partners, including SASCC and the Chamber of
Commerce, that calls for annual escalators.
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Actuals Actuals Actuals Adopted Estimated Proposed
REVENUES
Other Sources - - - - - -
TOTAL REVENUES -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Benefits - - - 7,102 - 5,300
Operating Expenditures
Materials & Supplies - - - - - -
Fees & Charges - - - - - -
Consultant & Contract Serv - - - - - -
Meetings & Training - - - - - -
Community Grants 176,151 152,852 195,175 198,825 186,325 198,054
Total Operating Expenditures 176,151 152,852 195,175 198,825 186,325 198,054
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 176,151$ 152,852$ 195,175$ 205,927$ 186,325$ 203,354$
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES GRANTS
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Department Overview
The Public Safety Department is comprised of
two safety-oriented programs: the Public Safety
Services Program, which provides for day-to-day
law enforcement services; and the Emergency
Preparedness Program which prepares the City
for infrequent large-scale disaster and
emergency occurrences. The assorted Public
Safety functions are delivered through a number
of external agencies and joint efforts.
The City of Saratoga contracts for law
enforcement services with the Santa Clara
County Sheriff’s Office. Services include traffic,
patrol, and general law enforcement, as well as
ancillary programs to educate the community on
crime prevention, traffic safety, and emergency
response. Animal control services, including
licensing, animal control, and field and shelter
services, are provided on contract by the City of
San Jose Animal Care and Services Division
(SJACS). Fire protection services are provided to
Saratoga residents by Santa Clara County Fire
District (SCCFD) as a separate tax-funded
district. As part of the SCCFD’s emergency
oversight function, they also provide the cities
with staff support for coordinating city-based
emergency response services.
Saratoga is a member of the Silicon Valley
Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA). This
local agency coalition task force has undertaken
the mission to design and implement a
comprehensive public safety radio
communications system to improve countywide
communication. In past years, the funding
formula billed the cities directly.
The Emergency Preparedness Program supports
the preparation of both City and community
emergency response efforts in the event of a
significant earthquake, fire, or other natural or
man-made disasters, and coordinates with
various emergency services agencies and
utilities to prepare residents for self-sufficiency
and proper response to emergency events. The
City plans and trains for various situations in the
effort to employ best practices; determine
outstanding needs; create awareness; and
educate City staff about their emergency
response duties. The Emergency Preparedness
Program receives additional support from SCC
Fire and SCC Office of Emergency Services unit
through grants, staff oversight assistance, and
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
training courses. The CERT programs train the
Saratoga community in Emergency
Preparedness through the planning and
supervision of drills and exercises.
Intergovernmental
$267,515 73%
Chargest for
Services
$20,000 6%
Other Sources
$77,000 21%
2022-23 Public Safety Revenues
$364,515
Salaries & Benefits
$77,000 1%
Materials & Supplies
$10,450 0%
Fees & Charges
$11,160 0%
Consultant &
Contract Services
$7,718,012 99%
Meetings, Events &
Training $1,700
0%
Internal Service
Charges $10,565
0%
2022-23 Public Safety Expenditures
$7,828,887
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Public Safety
Since the City’s incorporation in 1956, the City
has contracted for public safety services with the
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office rather than
employ in-house police services. The City has
found this option very satisfactory as the Sheriff
provides a full range of services and
competencies associated with a large police
department without the full large-city
expense. This is evidenced by the City being
lauded in numerous “safest cities” lists every
year. For example, in 2013, Saratoga was
ranked as “the safest city in California” and in
2014, the “12th safest city in the nation.” Key
services include:
• Law enforcement services include traffic
management, patrol and code enforcement,
and response to calls for service and traffic
incidents.
• Public education and participation in
community, school, and neighborhood
groups.
• Crime prevention, deputy response,
investigation, resolution of criminal cases,
and subsequent participation in the
prosecution of offenders.
• Records management functions including
processing deputy reports and citations,
criminal and traffic warrants, and
fingerprinting services.
• Coordination of Emergency Response
activities with SCC Fire District and City staff.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
The 2022-23 Sheriff Office services contract
increased by $511,064 from the prior year due to
personnel cost increases. General Fund revenue
is the primary funding source for Public Safety,
but the City also receives external funding
support from public safety related operational
activities and state funding.
The City’s current 10-year contract for Public
Safety services with the Santa Clara County
Sheriff’s Office (7/1/2014-6/30/2024) calls for
annual increases based on the lesser of either
compensation increases, or CPI plus 2% for each
individual year, with the increase in CalPERS
rates added on to this base increase.
Additional budget appropriations in the Public
Safety Program support animal-related services
through a contract with the City of San Jose. The
Animal Control Services 20-year contract
became effective on July 1, 2004 (expiring June
30, 2024) with an initial annual fee of $155,000
for the first three years. The contract allows for
an increase every third year, based on a formula
using the lesser of either, 1) the total of the Urban
Wages and Clerical Workers for the San
Francisco-Oakland-San Jose CPI increases for
each of the prior three years plus 1.5% per year;
or, 2) the total of the rise in San Jose Animal
Control Officers salary for the prior three
years. The contract’s final annual rate increase
is $235,958.31, effective July 1, 2022.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch -
The Sheriff’s burglary suppression efforts
include identifying crime hot spots and
engaging in saturation patrols in high
frequency areas. The crime analyst’s crime
mapping and predictive policing techniques,
and the detective’s investigations and follow-
up efforts have resulted in identifying and
arresting suspects committing burglaries and
preventing further burglaries. Community
outreach and relationship building, along with
public safety presentations to educate the
community on safety awareness and crime
prevention will also continue. The Sheriff’s
Office support the facilitation of
Neighborhood Watch groups, with the goal of
encouraging citizens to report any suspicious
activity immediately, ultimately bettering the
quality of life for all residents.
• Patrol Division – The Sheriff’s Office West
Valley Patrol Division has added a bicycle
unit to patrol operations. Deputies assigned
to bicycle patrol focus their enforcement
efforts primarily in the business districts.
Goals include maintaining a visible presence
in busy shopping areas as well as building a
stronger working relationship with City
business partners.
• K-9 Unit - The West Valley Patrol Division
also added a K-9 to operations. The K-9 was
identified as a positive tool in combating
residential burglaries as K-9’s are an
excellent tool frequently used to track wanted
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people. K-9s have also been proven to
reduce injuries to deputies.
• School Resource Officer – School
Resource Officers are active at the schools,
acting as mentors to students, and
conducting numerous presentations and
drills with students, faculty and parents on
topics including active shooter protocol,
stranger danger, internet and digital media
safety, bullying and suicide awareness,
among others.
• Community Academies – The annual teen
academy provides high school students with
a new perspective of law enforcement,
raising their awareness of issues that may
impact them currently and in their
future. Last year, an adult academy was also
formed, and both academies will call upon
several members of the Sheriff’s Office to
facilitate instruction in the areas of basic
crime, criminal investigations, narcotics, and
traffic investigations.
• ALPR – In 2022, the City Council directed
staff to implement a 1-year Automated
License Plate Reader (ALPR) pilot
program. This ALPR system will capture
images of vehicle license plates, then
compare license plate numbers against law
enforcement databases. If a plate matches a
listing on a database, the system will alert the
Sheriff’s Office so a deputy can be deployed
to investigate. Funding for the ALPR has
been included in the 2022-23 operating
budget should the City Council decide to
continue use of the ALPR cameras after the
pilot has concluded.
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Actuals Actuals Actuals Adopted Estimated Proposed
REVENUES
Taxes - - - - - -
Intergovernmental Revenues 299,127 290,890 303,521 287,500 287,000 267,515
Charge for Services 22,605 17,908 21,090 20,000 19,500 20,000
Other Sources 240,388 102,680 161,832 74,000 75,900 77,000
TOTAL REVENUES 562,121$ 411,477$ 486,442$ 381,500$ 382,400$ 364,515$
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Operating Expenditures
Materials & Supplies - - - - - -
Fees & Charges 4,202 5,261 3,935 6,500 4,400 5,400
Consultants & Contract Services 5,879,322 6,277,351 6,640,019 7,061,971 7,061,970 7,593,012
Meetings, Events & Training - - - - - -
Total Operating Expenditures 5,883,524 6,282,612 6,643,954 7,068,471 7,066,370 7,598,412
Fixed Assets - - - - - -
Internal Service Charges - - - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,883,524$ 6,282,612$ 6,643,954$ 7,068,471$ 7,066,370$ 7,598,412$
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
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Emergency Preparedness
The City of Saratoga is responsible for
coordinating emergency response and recovery
efforts in the event of a significant earthquake,
fire, or other natural or man-made disaster. To
prepare for this responsibility, City staff work in
conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office, Santa Clara
County Fire Department (SCCFD), and the Santa
Clara Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
to plan and prepare for emergency situations.
The City of Saratoga has a robust Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) and is
fortunate to have a dedicated crew of Ham radio
operators organized under the Saratoga Amateur
Radio Association (SARA) that can step in to
assist with emergency communications. These
two organizations meet regularly to hone skills,
orient members, and conduct exercises so that
they can assist in disaster response efforts if
needed. The members of these organizations
also learn about preparing themselves and their
households for emergencies. Key services
include:
• Prepare and update Emergency Operations
Plan Annexes.
• Train City staff and community members on
emergency preparedness.
• Maintain EOC, equipment, and technology to
ensure Saratoga is in compliance with
Federal, State, and County standards and
requirements.
• Plan and supervise emergency drills and
exercises.
• Oversee Emergency Management grants as
available.
• Oversee Community Emergency Response
Team.
• Develop and implement disaster event
preparation practices for proper cost
recovery documentation purposes.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Notable Budget Changes
In anticipation of drought conditions and
extremely dry vegetation, funding for fuel
reduction work has again been included in the
Emergency Preparedness program. Funding for
an emergency preparedness consultant has
been included in the 2022-23 budget in
anticipation of hiring a consultant to prepare
annexes to the Emergency Operations Plan and
other emergency preparedness planning
documents.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan and Priorities
• Fuel Reduction – Due to yet another dry
winter, vegetation that can fuel a wildfire is
extremely dry and at risk of
combustion. Funding for fuel reduction is
included again in the 2022-23
budget. Evacuation routes in the City’s
Wildland Urban Interface area, which is the
part of the City considered at the greatest risk
for wildfire, will be the priority for fuel
reduction efforts. Clearing dry and dead
weeds, brush, and low hanging limbs along
these critical roads helps prevent spread of
fire and can help keep flames further away
from vehicles using evacuation routes during
a disaster.
• Emergency Preparedness Consultant –
The Emergency Operations Plan is
comprised of general procedures for disaster
and emergency response, and individual
topic specific plan annexes. This Plan was
updated in 2018-19. Hazard specific and
function specific annexes to the plan are
under development, such as a Wildfire Annex
and Crisis Communication Plan. Funding is
also included in the 2022-23 budget to allow
for development of other emergency planning
documents.
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:December 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Adoption of City Council Assignments
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution establishing City Council assignments for calendar year 2023.
BACKGROUND:
Every December, the City Council Assignment list is reviewed and updated as needed. The
updated list for 2023 includes the addition of the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability
Authority (SVRIA). This position is a two-year term and eventually will rotate between the cities
of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga.Saratoga will be appointing the
Alternate for 2023. The 2023 list also reflects removal of the Valley Transportation Authority State
Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board as VTA indicates the Committee is on hiatus and has
not met in several years.
City Council Members have been provided with the list of various assignments and have been
asked to submit their assignment preferences to the City Clerk by the end of the day Tuesday,
December 13, 2022. A Supplemental Memo with the Mayor’s recommended assignment list will
be provided before the meeting on December 21, 2022.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A –Resolution Approving City Council Assignments (to be provided as a
Supplemental Memo)
Attachment B –City Council Assignment Descriptions
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Saratoga City Council Assignment Descriptions
AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS – VOTING DESCRIPTION
Association of Bay Area
Government (ABAG) General
Assembly
ABAG is the Regional Planning Agency for the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. The
General Assembly includes one delegate from each of the nine counties as well as one delegate from
each of the cities in those nine counties. The General Assembly reviews policy recommendations
from the ABAG Executive Board, establishes annual membership fees, reviews the ABAG Association
bylaws, and considers policy, annual budget, and work program during the General Assembly
Conference.
• More Information: https://abag.ca.gov/about-abag/what-we-do/how-we-govern/general-
assembly
• Contact: Fred Castro, ABAG Clerk of the Board
fcastro@bayareametro.gov
• Meeting Schedule: The ABAG General Assembly meets annually, usually in June. Meetings
are in the Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, unless otherwise noted.
MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Cities Association of Santa Clara
County Legislative Action
Committee (LAC)
Pending City Council approval to
join the proposed Joint Powers
Authority
The Cities Association Legislative Action Committee considers regional and statewide issues that are
of interest to the cities of Santa Clara County. The Committee includes one representative of each
city in the County.
• More Information: http://citiesassociation.org
• Contact: Shali Sirkay, Executive Director
(408) 314-7440 executive_director@citiesassociation.org
• Meeting Schedule: The Legislative Action Committee meets the second Thursday of the
month at 6:00 p.m. (unless a CSC meeting is called), scheduled as needed at Los Altos
Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue in Los Altos. COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE THE
OPTION TO ATTEND EITHER IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM.
Cities Association of Santa Clara
County City Selection Committee
(CSC)
The Cities Association Selection Committee periodically convenes to make appointments to regional
and local bodies, pursuant to Government Code 50270-50279.4. The draft Joint Powers Authority
agreement proposes the Committee includes the Mayor of each city in the County. JPA membership
would not be required.
• More Information: http://citiesassociation.org
• Contact: Shali Sirkay, Executive Director
(408) 314-7440 executive_director@citiesassociation.org
• Meeting Schedule: The Cities Selection Committee scheduled as needed, replaces LAC
meeting at 6:00 p.m., at Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue in Los Altos.
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Cities Association of Santa Clara
County Board of Directors
Pending City Council approval to
join the proposed Joint Powers
Authority
The Cities Association of Santa Clara County is an association of the 15 cities and the County. It serves
as a forum to discuss issues of mutual concern. The Board of Directors includes one representative
of each city in the County.
• More Information: http://citiesassociation.org
• Contact: Shali Sirkay, Executive Director
(408) 314-7440 executive_director@citiesassociation.org
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, except July,
at 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following LAC/CSC meeting) at Los Altos Community Center, 97
Hillview Avenue in Los Altos. BOARD MEMBERS HAVE THE OPTION TO ATTEND EITHER IN
PERSON OR VIA ZOOM.
Hakone Foundation Board of
Trustees
The Hakone Foundation is a nonprofit that operates Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. In accordance
with the City’s lease agreement with the Hakone Foundation, two members of the City Council shall
represent the City of Saratoga on the Board of Trustees. The two Council Members have the same
rights and duties of other members of the Board of Trustees.
• More Information: https://www.hakone.com/foundation
• Contact: Shozo Kagoshima, Executive Director
(408) 741-4994 shozo.kagoshima@hakonegardens.org
• Meeting Schedule: The Board meets at 5:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of February, April,
June, August, October, and December, and holds special meetings as needed at Hakone
Gardens, Cultural Exchange Center at 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga.
MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Hakone Foundation Executive
Board
Per the City’s agreement with the Hakone Foundation, the City is entitled to one position on the
Hakone Foundation Executive Board. The Mayor or a Council Member selected by the Mayor may
fill the position. This position is automatically a member of the Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees
• More Information: https://www.hakone.com/foundation
• Contact: Shozo Kagoshima, Executive Director
(408) 741-4994 shozo.kagoshima@hakonegardens.org
• Meeting Schedule: There is no regular meeting schedule of the Executive Board. Meetings
are scheduled as needed by the Executive Board Chairperson. Meetings are held at Hakone
Gardens, Cultural Exchange Center at 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga. MEETING VIA ZOOM
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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KSAR 15 Saratoga Community
Access Cable Television
Foundation Board of Directors
The KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access Cable Television Foundation is a nonprofit that operates
the local access television channel in Saratoga. The Board of Directors is comprised of one member
of the Saratoga City Council, a member of the City of Saratoga staff, one representative of West
Valley College, and a minimum of four (with a maximum of twelve) residents of Saratoga who are
subscribers to Saratoga’s cable television system. The Board establishes policies and priorities for
the management and operation of the local community access television station.
• More Information: http://www.ksar15.org/home/index.php
• Contact: Omar Perez, Station Manager
omarpereznbc@gmail.com
• Meeting Schedule: The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month in
person at 3:00 p.m. at Saratoga City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga.
Santa Clara County Housing and
Community Development
Advisory Committee
The Committee is comprised of one representative of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
and one representative of the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos,
Monte Sereno, and Morgan Hill. The jurisdictions represented are part of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County, which receives funding from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist lower-income individuals as well as people
with special needs.
• More Information: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/Pages/home.aspx
• Contact: Dave Leon, Deputy Clerk
(408) 299-5090 david.leon@cob.sccgov.org
• Meeting Schedule: The Committee meets three times during the Fiscal Year at 6:15 p.m. at
the County Government Center at 70 West Hedding St., San Jose.
MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Santa Clara County Library District
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara County Library District JPA is the governing board for the County Library District.
The JPA includes a City Council representative from each of the jurisdictions in the district, including
Saratoga, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill,
and two Santa Clara County Supervisors.
• More Information: http://www.sccl.org/jap-governing-board/
• Contact: Virginia Johnson, Board Secretary VJohnson@sccl.org
• Meeting Schedule: The JPA meets four times a year in January, April, June, and October at
12:00 pm. The January, April, and October meetings are held on the on the fourth Thursday.
The June meeting is held on the first Thursday. Meetings are held at the Santa Clara County
Library Services and Support Center at 1370 Dell Avenue in Campbell. MEETING VIA ZOOM
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (expected to follow the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors in meeting format returning in person in 2023)
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Santa Clara Valley Water
Commission
The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission advises the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of
Directors on issues related to water supply, flood protection, and environmental stewardship.
Commission Members include representatives from each of the cities in the County, the Water
District, the County, Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, and Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District.
• More Information: https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/committees/board-
advisory-committees
• Contact: Glenna Brambill, Office of Clerk of the Board
(408) 630-2408 gbrambill@valleywater.org
• Meeting Schedule: The Water Commission will meet in person at 12:00 p.m. on January 25,
April 12, July 26 (tentative) and October 25 in 2023. Meetings are held at the District
Headquarters at 5700 Almaden Expressway in San Jose.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Authority Board of Directors
Silicon Valley Clean Energy is a Joint Powers Authority that provides clean energy to customers in 13
Silicon Valley communities through PG&E power lines. Silicon Valley Clean Energy is one of several
Community Choice Energy programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Authority is governed by a
Board of Directors that includes representatives from each of the participating communities,
including Saratoga, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte
Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and the County of Santa Clara.
• More Information: http://www.svcleanenergy.org/
• Contact: Andrea Pizano, Board Clerk
(408) 721-5301, ext. 1005 andrea.pizano@svcleanenergy.org
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the
Cupertino Community Hall at 10350 Torre Avenue in Cupertino. AS OF 10/28/2022,
DIRECTORS HAVE THE OPTION TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT CUPERTINO COMMUNITY HALL
OR VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM.
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Silicon Valley Regional
Interoperability Authority
(Board Alternate – Two Year Term)
The Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) exists to identify, coordinate and
implement communications interoperability solutions to its member agencies. The purpose of these
projects is to seamlessly integrate voice and data communications between law enforcement, the
fire and rescue service, emergency medical services and emergency management for routine
operations, critical incidents and disaster response and recovery. SVRIA also provides strategic
planning support for its members. The West Valley Mayors and City Managers Association has
approved a rotation schedule granting each of the five cities a turn in selecting the Board Member
and Alternate for two-year terms.
• More Information: https://svria.org
• Contact: Eric Nickel, Executive Director
Office (408) 615-5571, Mobile (415) 612-7671 enickel@svria.org
Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Clara
Police Department, Community Room 601 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. MEETING VIRTUALLY UNTIL
FEBRUARY 28, 2023, THEN LIKELY WILL BE HYBRID
Valley Transportation Authority
Policy Advisory Committee
The Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) consists of one City Council
Member from each of the 15 cities and one member from the Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors. The PAC ensures that all jurisdictions within the county have access to the development
of VTA's policies.
• More Information: http://santaclaravta.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/1011-Policy-Advisory-
Committee
• Contact: Elaine Baltao, Board Secretary
(408) 321-5680 board.secretary@vta.org
• Meeting Schedule: The Committee generally meets on the second Thursday of the month at
4:00 p.m. at the VTA River Oaks Campus at 3331 North First Street, Conference Room B-106
in San Jose. BEGINNING NO LATER THAN MARCH 2023, MEETINGS WILL BE HYBRID
SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BROWN ACT/AB 2449.
West Valley Clean Water Program
Authority Board of Directors
The West Valley Clean Water Program Joint Powers Authority (WVCWP) serves as the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Authority for the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the Town of
Los Gatos. The Authority is governed by a four-member Board of Directors comprised of one Council
Member from each of the four member agencies.
• More Information: http://www.cleancreeks.org/
• Contact: Sheila Tucker, Executive Director
(408) 354-4734, ext. 115 stucker@wvcwp.org
• Regular Meeting Schedule: The Board meets on the 1st Thursday of February, May,
September, and November at 4:00 p.m. at Monte Sereno City Hall at 18041 Saratoga-Los
Gatos Road in Monte Sereno. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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West Valley Solid Waste
Management Authority Board of
Directors
The West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority was formed to coordinate efforts
in carrying out solid waste collection and disposal activities and meet the mandates of AB939 and
the States’ Integrated Waste Management Act for the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, Monte Sereno,
and Los Gatos. The Authority is governed by the same four-member Board of Directors as the West
Valley Clean Water Program Authority.
• More Information: http://www.wvswma.org
• Contact: Rob Hilton, Executive Director
rchilton@hfh-consultants.com
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the first Thursday of February, May, September,
and November at 5:00 p.m. at Monte Sereno City Hall at 18041 Saratoga Los Gatos Road in
Monte Sereno. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
West Valley Mayors and City
Managers Association
The West Valley Mayors and Managers Association is a sub-regional grouping of the VTA governance
structure. It consists of the Mayors and City Mangers from the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Monte
Sereno, Saratoga and the Town of Los Gatos. It is charged with selecting the VTA Board member
and Alternate and approves the SVRIA Board Member Rotation Schedule representing the above
municipalities (both for two-year terms).
• Contact: The administrative contact rotates each year with the annual transition of City
host, rotating in alphabetical order.
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held in person on the fourth Wednesday of each month at
12:00 p.m. in outdoor settings. Locations rotate through the member cities. Meetings in
August and December are typically canceled.
West Valley Sanitation District
Board of Directors
The West Valley Sanitation Special District provides wastewater collection and disposal services to
Campbell, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, most of Saratoga, and a portion of unincorporated Santa Clara
County. The five-member Board of Directors includes one Council Member from each of the four
west valley cities and the District 1 Santa Clara County Supervisor. Board members are
compensated $210 for each meeting attended.
• More Information: http://www.westvalleysan.org/
• Contact: Jon Newby, District Manager
(408) 378-2407, ext. 103 info@westvalleysan.org
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
at the District’s Office located at 100 E. Sunnyoaks Avenue in Campbell. THE BOARD
ANTICIPATES MEETING IN PERSON BEGINNING JANUARY 2023.
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LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS – NON-VOTING DESCRIPTION
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating
Council Board of Directors
The Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) is a nonprofit that seeks to provide
access to physical and social activities for aging adults in the community and operates the
Outlook Community Newspaper, Saratoga Senior Center, Adult Day Program, and Reach Your
Destination Easily (RYDE). One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the Saratoga
Area Senior Coordinating Council Board of Directors.
• More Information: https://www.sascc.org/
• Contact: Tyler Taylor, Executive Director
(408) 868-1257 tylor@sascc.org
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held virtually by Zoom every other month on the 4th
Tuesday of the month at 4pm. Regular meetings are held in January, March, May, July,
September and November. Special meetings may be held as approved by the SASCC
Board President and Executive Director. MEETING VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce promotes local business through a variety of programs
and services, including networking, member education, business development, promotion,
marketing, and advertising assistance. One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the
Chamber of Commerce Board.
• More Information: http://www.saratogachamber.org
• Contact: Kelly Medrano, Office Manager
(408) 867-0753 info@saratogachamber.org
• Meeting Schedule: The Chamber Board meets on the second Thursday of the month
at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Office at 14460 Big Basin Way in Saratoga;
IN-PERSON MEETINGS BEGIN JANUARY 2023
Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of
Directors
The Saratoga Historical Foundation was in created in 1962 to promote interest in Saratoga
history, research and collect records, pictures, artifacts, and other memorabilia related to local
history, and maintain the history for the display and safekeeping of archival material. One
member of the City Council serves as a liaison to the Historical Foundation Board of Directors.
• More Information: http://www.saratogahistory.com/
• Contact: Annette Stransky, Board President
(408) 867-7468 annette022003@yahoo.com
• Meeting Schedule: The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month except for
November when the Board meets on the third Thursday. Meetings begin at 5:00 p.m.
and are held at the Saratoga History Museum at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in
Saratoga. No meetings are held in August and December.
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Saratoga Ministerial Association The Saratoga Ministerial Association is comprised of representatives from communities of
faith located within the city of Saratoga. The purpose of the group is to build community and
support city residents through cooperation and joint activities, including the annual
Thanksgiving Day service, and other events. One member of the City Council serves as liaison
to the Ministerial Association.
• Contact: Reverend Erik Swanson, Pastor West Hope Presbyterian
esfishrev@gmail.com
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held in person on the fourth Wednesday of the
month at noon (except in July, August, and December). The location rotates among the
congregations.
Saratoga Sister City Committee Liaison The purpose of the Sister City Committee is to plan and carry out programs and activities,
which strengthen Saratoga’s relationship with its sister city, Muko-Shi, in Japan. One member
of the City Council serves as liaison to the Sister City Committee.
• Contact: Peter Marra
piero@pacbell.net
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held in person every other month as needed (except
for December) at the Joan Pisani Community Center at 19655 Allendale Avenue.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS DESCRIPTION
Council Finance Committee The Finance Committee is a City Council Committee of the Whole with two members of the
City Council with voting privileges. As a Committee of the Whole, all Council Members may
attend meetings and participate in discussion. The Committee reviews and provides
recommendations on the City’s financial matters, including the budget, financial policies,
and annual audit.
• More Information: http://www.saratoga.ca.us/359/Finance-Committee
• Contact: Nick Pegueros, Finance & Administrative Services Director
(408) 868-1221 npegueros@saratoga.ca.us
• Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at
3:30 p.m. in in the Linda Callon Conference Room at City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE THE OPTION TO ATTEND
EITHER IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM.
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Mayor Fitzsimmons & Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2022
Subject: Resolution Approving City Council Assignments - Item 2.4
Following publication of the agenda packet for the December 21, 2022 City Council Regular
Meeting, City Council Members provided their input for individual assignments for 2023 to Mayor
Fitzsimmons. Mayor Fitzsimmons has considered the Council Members’ input and provided her
assignment recommendations in the attached resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
WHEREAS, members of the City Council serve on various agencies and committees; and
WHEREAS, the responsibility for representing the City Council should be shared by all
members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council had the opportunity to review the list of committees and
were asked to provide input to the City Clerk on individual assignments; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has duly considered input from the members of the City Council
and has made the assignments shown in Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does
hereby:
(1) Approve the City Council assignments attached to this Resolution; and
(2) Affirm that members of the City Council agree to their appointments through December
2023 or until the assignments are amended; and
(3) Direct the City Clerk to post the Fair Political Practices Form 806 on the City website
pursuant to California Code of Regulations 18702.5.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 21st day of December 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Kookie Fitzsimmons, Mayor
ATTEST:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
2023 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Adopted via Resolution No. 22-XX
Agency Assignments - Voting Council Member Alternate
Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG)
General Assembly
Aftab Zhao
Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Legislative Action Committee
Zhao Walia
Cities Association of Santa Clara County
City Selection Committee
Fitzsimmons Zhao
Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Board of Directors
Walia Zhao
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees Aftab N/A
Hakone Foundation Board Executive Board Fitzsimmons N/A
KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access Cable Television
Foundation Board of Directors
Walia Fitzsimmons
Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development
Advisory Committee
Aftab Fitzsimmons
Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors Walia Aftab
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Page Aftab
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors Walia Page
Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Alternate Zhao N/A
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee Aftab Page
West Valley Clean Water Program Authority Board of
Directors
Page Aftab
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of
Directors
Page Aftab
West Valley Mayors and Managers Association Fitzsimmons N/A
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors Page Zhao
Liaison Assignments - Non-Voting Council Member Alternate
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Board of
Directors
Fitzsimmons Page
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board Page Fitzsimmons
Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors Aftab Zhao
Saratoga Ministerial Association Zhao Page
Saratoga Sister City Committee Liaison Walia Fitzsimmons
Council Committee Assignments Council Member 2nd Council Member
Council Finance Committee Fitzsimmons Page
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