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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 August Saratoga SourceThe community will soon see transformations begin on Prospect Road. Construction will start on the Prospect Road Improvements Project in late September and is expected to take ten to twelve months to complete. This highly-anticipated project will be celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, August 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Prospect Center, 19848 Prospect Road. This project will improve a 1.9-mile section of Prospect Road between Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road and Lawrence Expressway. Upgrades include the installation of bicycle detector loops, green bike lanes, ADA-compliant ramps, a new lighted crosswalk, medians, and sidewalk. Improvements will be made to existing bus stops, sidewalk, ramps, medians, and landscaped areas. The roadway pavement will also be enhanced with micro-surfacing and striping. A federal grant awarded to Saratoga for these specific improvements will pay for the majority of this 5.3 million dollar project. The community can expect traffic delays during construction, but one traffic lane in each direction on Prospect Road will always remain open. The City will share project updates on Nextdoor, Facebook, and Twitter. For more information, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/prospectroad August 2017 Connect with the City of Saratoga onCITY o f S ARATO GA CALIFO R N IA1956 Coming Up Prospect Road Groundbreaking August 17, 2017 2:30 p.m. Saratoga Prospect Center Call 408.868.1216 Saratoga Movie Nights August 18, 2017 Movies begin at sundown El Quito Park www.saratoga.ca.us/movienights Master Composting Workshop August 23, 2017 7:00 p.m. Joan Pisani Community Center http://bit.ly/composting082317 The Village is the heart of Saratoga, and it continues to evolve along with the needs and desires of the community. The policies that guide development and land use in the Village are defined in the Village Plan, which was adopted in 1988. The City Council then adopted the Village Design Guidelines in 1991 to use as a framework for development and renovation in the Village. Over the last 18 months, the City of Saratoga conducted extensive public outreach and a comprehensive process to review and update the policies that shape the village to reflect the community’s vision. This process included a community survey, a series of Planning Commission Study Sessions, and check-ins with the City Council. The City Council reviewed and affirmed the Planning Commission’s recommendations for Phase I of the Village Policy Update Process, focusing on village vision and parking circulation, in April. Phase II includes opportunity sites and village design and character. The Planning Commission’s recommendations for the second phase will be presented at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Sights Set on the Village Vision Prospect Road Progress SOURCESaratoga Government Finance Officers Association Awards The Government Finance Officers Association awarded the City of Saratoga the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2016/17 and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2015/16. These awards are the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. Electric Vehicle Fast Charge Station The City of Saratoga installed a new electric vehicle DC Fast Charge Station at the Saratoga Library. This greenhouse gas-free, solar-powered station can charge electric vehicles with the fast charge feature in 30 minutes! Mt. Eden Fire On Monday, July 17, the Santa Clara County Fire Department responded to a 10-acre vegetation fire near Mr. Eden Road. Residents were asked to stay off the roadways to allow access for fire apparatus, but no evacuations were ordered and no structures were threatened. The City is thankful to the Santa Clara County Fire Department, CAL FIRE, as and all assisting agencies for their response and service to the Saratoga Community. Q: My family of five includes my 6-year-old, 9-year-old, 13-year-old, my spouse, and myself. I would like us to get involved at the local community center. What types of programs do you provide for everyone in my family? A: Great question! Our Art and Nature Camp is excellent for 5 to 7-year-olds to explore the outdoors while developing an appreciation of art. Camp Wild Coyotes is an in-house, City-run camp that is perfect for 8 to 11-year-olds. This exciting camp has received a lot of positive feedback from campers and parents alike. Teens can choose from a variety of classes and camps ranging from dance to computer programming. We also offer adult classes, like Zumba, line dancing, travel class, cooking class and ballroom. Another excellent program is the Great Getaways Travel Program. The City plans and takes adults on trips to places, like the DeYoung Museum or a Hamilton show, just to name a few. For more information on the City’s Recreation programming, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/recreation Are you not a member of Nextdoor, or did you miss a post last month? Read about the recent trending topics right here! Sign up to receive updates from the City of Saratoga, other agencies, and your neighbors at www.nextdoor.com Quick Tip from Captain Bob Dylan Davis is a Recreation Coordinator with the City of Saratoga Recreation Department. He is responsible for overseeing all in- house camps and programs and the Great Getaways travel program. Unlocked doors and windows are the leading method of entry in home burglaries in Saratoga. Don’t make it easy for criminals to access your home. Make your home more secure by locking doors at all times and closing and locking windows overnight or when you aren’t home. Keep track of crime in your area. Visit www.crimereports.com Be notified when emergencies happen in your area. Sign up at www.sccgov.org/sites/alertscc Nextdoor Digest To learn more about the City’s monthly newsletter, make comments, suggest story ideas, or just ask a question, contact Lauren Pettipiece at lpettipiece@saratoga.ca.us or 408.868.1275. You can also find the Saratoga Source online and sign up for email alerts at www.saratoga.ca.us/SaratogaSourceCITY o f S ARATO G A CALIFO R N IA1956 For information on Neighborhood Watch and tips on staying safe, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/ stayingsafe Ask Our Staff featuring Dylan Davis Have a question? Send your question(s) to lpettipiece@saratoga.ca.us or call 408.868.1275. August 2017 Captain Bob Durr is currently overseeing the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office West Valley Division.