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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
COMMISSION WORK PLAN STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lo called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. in the Joan Pisani Community Center Arts and
Crafts Room at 19655 Allendale Avenue in Saratoga, CA.
PRESENT: Mayor Emily Lo, Vice Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Council
Members Manny Cappello, Howard Miller, Rishi Kumar
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk/Asst. to City Manager
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Erwin Ordonez, Community Development Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation & Facilities Director
Lauren Pettipiece, Administrative Analyst
Dylan Davis, Recreation Coordinator
AGENDA ITEMS:
Heritage Preservation Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2017 Work Plan.
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission presented their proposed work plan and
priorities for 2017, including involvement in the Village Design Guidelines, increasing the
Heritage Resource Inventory, updating the Heritage Tree Inventory, placement of point of
interest markers, educational pamphlets, and Commissioner continuing education. The
Commission indicated an additional $10,000 would be needed for the marker program.
Several members of the City Council noted that the Commission has not traditionally spent their
full allocation of funds in the budget.
Council Member Miller suggested that the Finance and Administrative Services Director look at
past expenditures and additional funds could be added if necessary.
Several members of the City Council explained that while the Heritage Preservation Commission
is not directly involved in the current phase of the Village plan efforts, Commissioners are
welcome to attend and participate in meetings on the Village plan. The Commission will have
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more direct involvement on matters related to historic buildings, when that comes in later phases
of the Village plan development.
Library Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2017 Work Plan.
Members of the Saratoga Library Commission presented their proposed priorities and work plan
for 2017. This included planning and promoting library events and programs, consideration of
data from a countywide survey relating to Saratoga Library, making recommendations on
interior space review of the Library, engaging in information sharing with library and public,
identifying opportunities to partner with West Valley College, and increasing the number of
residents with library cards.
The City Council expressed support for the proposed work plan and priorities.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2017 Work Plan.
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented their proposed work plan and
priorities for 2017. These included building stronger community relations and gathering all
Saratoga residents by hosting events at City parks, building stronger community relations by
engaging community members in hosted events, dialogues, and activities by the City, and to
promote a healthy lifestyle by informing residents about park and trail locations and amenities.
The City Council thanked the Commission for its efforts and expressed support for the
Commission work plan.
Traffic Safety Commission
Recommended Action:
Meet with Commission; discuss Commission priorities; and provide direction to Commission on
2017 Work Plan.
Members of the Traffic Safety Commission summarized efforts in 2016 and presented the
proposed work plan and priorities for 2017. This included continuing to investigate, review and
analyze traffic safety issues raised by the Community; promoting education to the Community
and Schools regarding traffic, bicycle and pedestrian safety, through public meetings and our
Traffic Deputy Unit; continuing to refine the TSC process to find ways to improve website
information and communication to the public; establishing guidelines for Traffic Calming as
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needed; reviewing projects on the Capital Improvement Project list and prioritize for funding;
and working with the Planning Commission to develop the Circulation Element.
Mayor Lo invited public comment on the item.
The following person requested to speak:
Tom Howell
The City Council supported the Commission's proposed work plan and encouraged the
Commission to further engage schools to offer suggestions for traffic flow improvements and
identify opportunities to help the public navigate the Traffic Safety Commission process.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lo adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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