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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Bernald called the Special Meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. in the Joan Pisani Community
Center at 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Vice Mayor Manny Cappello,
Council Members, Howard Miller, Emily Lo.
ABSENT: Council Member Rishi Kumar
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation and Facilities Director
Mainini Cabute, Administrative Analyst
AGENDA ITEMS:
Joint Meeting with Saratoga School Districts
Mayor Bernald thanked everyone for attending the meeting and conducted a round of
introductions. Mayor Bernald announced City materials that have been translated into Chinese,
the Celebration of Light, and the 2019 cycle of Paint the City: Utility Box Painting Project.
Mainini Cabute, Public Works staff, presented on the Safe Routes to School Program.
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Gonzales spoke about traffic enforcement.
School representatives shared their cheers and challenges from the 2019/20 school year. Many
representatives complimented Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office Deputies Russell Davis and
Jonathan Brand. Concerns about Fire Code requirements and active shooter response were also
raised.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bernald adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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City of Saratoga
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