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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFall-Winter 1993-94 The Saratogan _ �� �' � + - �1� �.�'�,,,_�� � � - '��`� � �';\���2� � ��/ \�\�� � v' �/ ���a�'�''�S';:.r; ,\ �� �,1 ��v a $��� ' <',:. s' z% - ;,, ��r . �� �, �����, . �� � � f ` � � ��E � ���� �, ,��� � , �,—� ' , �� � � ,` E sA, ;� C�/ . , � `7��`�.� � �� �,� j� � t� �' "�' ' <; �� ���; Sr! ^ i� � • � . \�u�,` � � � � ' , � _ �,� �'�� . �C� C�Li ���� �� m��e � � � �,� � ��'�� , , T ����,���� , ���� � J ��� , � �� � a a S�to�a Feels the Impc�ct of Cont�nued State Revenue I.oss � • . . ' ` . , ¢��.,, New Bud et Includes Ci Staff Cuts ���� ����� � � ��� a�.� : g tY ��.. ��.� ak �� �� � And De artment Reor� anization� ��������� �������� p � � . . ��� , _ . �q���� ����.�� a �e� �� ro� s� �s Sazatoga begins its new fiscal year,additional staff � D¢pRl'ti►tents C�onSOlidat¢d gy� � �.� � Y �wa cutbacks and department consolidations are the latest � �� ���� � "� � local result of the State's continuing effort to balance its own The City's street division and parks and buildings divi- "�� '��� �"�'�� - � � �����a� � ��,��;: a budget on the backs of Califomia cities. sion have been combined with portions of the former City � # . ���`�� ° ` � � � � Engineer's Office to form a new Public Works Deparnneot. "��������.����� I �H� � . � For the past ttuee years,the State of California has made 'I'he department is responsible for all streets,pazks,build- - . - up for its own budgetary shortfalls by retuming to the City �gs, engineering, capital projects, storm water manage- ' � ; less of the money collected here through state taJces. An ment and congestion and traffic management programs. � � i - � ! increasin� number and rising cost of state and federal � a . mandates for progrdms and services have also taken a heavy The City's building division and code e�forcement � ;: , toll. Combined with the general effects of the continuing secrion liave been combined with Che former Pla�uiing � ,'`, 1 ; recession--lower revenues from the sale of property and •Department to form a new Communiry Development De- '" . new construcrion -- these economic burdens have forced partment: The deparEment is responsible for planning, - � A y�,� / ' Saratoga to continually cut expenses and increase revenues zoning administradon,housing,heritage preservation,build- ° � _� . ' %� `%i in order to keep the Ciry's budget balanced. ing inspection and code enforcement. For fiscal year 1993-94, the City has appmved an ' operating budget of$9.37 million.This amount is the same Employees Make Concessions .. � as it was in fiscal year i99i-92 despite maJor cost in�ieases -- ----- _ . __ � . to fund mandated environmental programs and an 8% In addition to the departmental reorganization and the _ • I increase in the cost of living over the past two years.As a elimination of seven city staff positions, the.City also : ratin bud et doilars are available for ci negotiated a new labor agreement with City employees. ,,,y,�. result fewer o tY - �`_ , Pe g P -��'�<�'� . �`� - ��^ : services, requiring several significant changes m the Ciry �� �,; ������� organization. � Continued on page 2 �, y�� ,��� ���� �� ��,� � i�,r� ��Sy �:� � �_._ ' � . -`�.. . �, < < r H.. ,_,., � s '� _r �.,r_., �..�.,,��5�'r"`-` f:��i: � .t 'a ,. .c. �.....::. �..N„ ' ,:"•,;Y;,'- . .. . ,,>s d ��.. J � , Y . � � � �° � ��' � = Reduced Funding For � ,� . ` �� �� �Community Library� _ - � � � �`u`:� Means Shorter Hour�s, � . ,, .�� , - z� . � �. - . x�r� Fewer Staf�' & Books � �� �, � °�= � �IP(( r ���I .��� 1 i i %�1 i ,: ` I�� � �ust a yeaz and a half ago, plans were underway to � �=4� = `� �� , expand the Saratoga Community Library Now, in ; � � � �� � r+ �,, �"�� " �r�¢-, �,�. �� _ � � ,, �� - i ��� �1� order to contend with severely reduced state funding, the ! �' "�G � ;; ;;�,;.� ` "�� "`` '��N� ��,�� E �� � library is cutting hours,,staff, materials acquisitions and �' '.'�" �'; � N '� �' future expansion plans just to make budgetary ends meet: ,: , ... a.� ,,, . . . s�� :, �'. .,�. � .. ,; - , �� '� ,,; ,�` � Operated in a city-owned building by the Santa Clara : County library system,the Sazatoga Community Library is . ��' part of a multi-library system that includes facilities in . Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, � Gikoy and unincorporated areas of San Jose. �. This yeaz,the counry library system lost$4.6 million in � �� . �� revenues.from the State when legislators passed the 1993-94 Hand Worly Communrty Su�port Bwld Ravenwood Park �alifornia state budget in June. 'Tfie funds were diverted - from the library district and other special districts and A hardwarking and committed team of Saratoga volunteers has logged over 1100 hours to make Ravenwood Park a redirected to schools, ]eaving,the Sazatoga Community reality.Many friends,neighbors and local nursuries have also provided generous support through the Plant Sponsorship Library with a$585,000 operating shortfall. progrd[n.For more informarion on how you can help,contact Monique Diumm at 374-4077. The Parks and Recreation � Commission will hold a dedication on Saturday;October 16,at 10:00 a.m. - ' - - Library Hours, Staff Redueed , � of Sa�oga , . � ��k� Effective September 20, 1993,the Saratoga Commu- 13777 Frvitvale Ave. , • U.5.Postage ��' �� �uced its weekly hours from 57 to 40. In Ser+atoga, CA 95070. PAID ��a°n, Pr°fessional, clerical and hourly staff posirions . � Saratoga, CA "P��so eliminated from Saratoga s library budget. Last � Permit 136 ' ���'��e library was staffed by five full-time and two � part-time librarians,plus checkout staff.This year,two fiill- � : . POSTAL CE1�T�MER.LOCAL �►e an�two pazt-time�libraria�s,plus a part-time parapra .� , . � . fessional remaur to assist adult and children library_users. . , , � , ` � Clericat positions respon.s,ible for c,�xecking out and shelv�ng � -._ � .. - books have also been cut � � . , r, Corninued on page 3 ' , . � - .,_ .. . . . . , . rt ' The Saratogan ' ' � � - � � Federal Pro rams Landfill Costs � � g � i , � � � Push Sarato a's Rubbish Rates U � g P ' '��m� ��"'����'���� �^�-�'� � �a�"� �.'�; .,.�'� ' ���.����� ��S,��g�'��.� .� �� s � f:� � ��'� � . � � �������'������� � • �� �.��� � �� �.. � Y � � '�� �fi.,� � ' ! ���� �,,„ ���������.�� ��ri� � �_�� ���; � ubbish rates increased on September 1; 1993 by Multipl¢F(lCtD1s LC�to InC7'e(lse . � E �� �������� ��'������'�: 17.5%. Increased landfill costs; Green Valley Dis- � � � � � ������ �:. ����������T��'����;� �posal Company's cost of doing business, and expanded � These objectives,which are primarily due to mandates � F� �,� � � � � ��n���_��'-���', � storm water management prograzns were factors contribut- � from higher levels of government, when combined with . � (. ��'��4� .�����"������� ing to the rate increase. rapidly increasing landfill costs and Green Valley Disposal f � _ �..�� , �..� ;�.� , � �,,�, _ Company s increasing cost of business have resulted�in � ; �,� '��� ;� ra idl nsm rubbish costs over the ast three ears.' , � � ...F � g � P Y.� � g P Y ' � �� � � � ����� '� � ����� The Cdy s rubbish rate structure has several � ���� . Obj¢CtiveS: In spite of these increases,almost 4,300 Saratoga house-' �� _ �� � ,� � . �� . . . . � r � ` � � , . e�� � � �� holds, which use only one can per week, are still'PaYing ��,�.� � ` � �j' . ��,��:�' � 1) To encourage recycling and source reducrion by significantly less than they were when the rates were the � - � ��,�� °�� ���� �� -� ���;�s 7 �������� �������� ��� �� � ��� requiring those who geneiate the most trash to pay more than same for everyone.For those residential customers the rate R � �=�-�;��� � �,�������, � , those who generate less.The City is mandated by state law used to be$21.98 per month instead of$15.27 per month for � �� ��'�� ��,w to reduce the amount of trash going to landfills by 25% curbside service which went into effect on September 1. � _ �� � `� ��� before January 1, 1995 and by � t- �� . ������� � ��� � �� 50%before 7anuary 1,2000.A Ex anded Rec ckn � �� ���, '� ��.' �� �s�S e` a; f ' �� � �" �� ����� � �� � key element in this effort is to , P .Y g ' �� '- ��' �� ' ���'��`� ;��: use pricing as a means of re- � ServiC¢ � � � �� � �������� � � ducing wk�at people put out Co � ' �� `� � � be taken to the landfill. As for future plans for�cy- . ��c��I was��at�Q#�ces in Au� - �;� �� ��� � � �� �� cling,expanded service also can ���� 2)To provide a cost effec- mean more cost. Over the-rrext - ��- �a�'� ��� �� ����� ��'���' tive program for a convenient =� several months the solid waste ` � �������'������������ way to recycle. Saratoga has staffs of Saratoga, Campbell, �., � �""'� ���° � ���� � �'� ��` ' chosen to offer a curbside recy- Monte Sereno and Los Gatos , 9 �,����.��„ �����.o cling program. The cost to re- � � � s . will be preparing So.bid a atew � �� � ���'� cycle�has been fixed for five �� � ���° ���� � �� contracttQreplacetheonewhicti � � ���ri� tt��si�st ��fs � �" �� �� � � �� ; � ,�- . . . �� � , years under a compeUrively bid � expires in about 18�months.Pro- � � ���������� �° r , � � contract won by Green Valley ��;�,�` ��� � ��,��`��� : posals,will most likely be sodp,ht ��C�tt���vid�&�ta��r��*st�f TnC��� .�� ��� � �P • , Disposal in 1990.T'he cost for � � �� �p , � �F �� • to•add:mized�ap�r, �r►d'mote �" �������������' � these ro rams i s now '���°"'� ��� � ��"���� "�� �. kinds of lastic,like s foam, � � P g � � P h� , ����ase�t��t�' �� ��� ������ ������u $784,000 a yeaz oi 17.5% of ��� � ` ��'� � ������ to.the recycling servic�. _ . s��� �.g�,����� �,�.�t;r�s � �a� � � -� � ���, :������; . . . � . � �� *�.�,�� _��� ���;a ��`� the total rubbish bill. � �� �� ;�� � �°�� � � � � ��a�� , �����'������`�',�`� p� � �":�� �� ,� � �� � � �� Currend�a performance au- ���1�� ��a ���� $v�' ��,�'' � .b,��, s ', rr� ��. � ��� ���'� �_� 3)To chazge a rate differ °��� � ���� ������������ �� �° e dit of the.Green Valley Dis�osal '����.��.; ` � ential in hard to serve areas so � � � �� �``���'`� '�� � Company is�underway'which � � �a�a � � � .P'' �� :. . _ �� �� � � � �;���� � ��s�,� � `` ���� �� ,� , � �'+ '� � ' 94%of the residential custom- ��� � �� ��� � �` ; , � � will be com leted b the end of � . � e ,..�� � « �y � � * � � � � � � 3 � � 4,�� �� P Y, �� ������ " � �� ���'� � ������'�F�: �� �'�`�` � �� � 1993.The Ciry Council will use ` ers would not have to pay for � � '� ��' � � , I � a�s��e+���r��1�a�s �� . �� �� ���� the higher cost of service for r� �� the results from that audit to ex- � � ilI#,�[l�y� , � �d�i�it�1EK , ��.��� �' a ��������� � �. � � the remaining 6% of the resi ,�� � �� �� � �, amine the rubbish rate st�ucture ; � .����`� .� � �ew���'- `.� � :' dents who live in the Sarato a �'�� ���' �� � �����"�°��`"�� � ���� and to invite public comment on 71r� g ,,, � � �a,�.�. � � �s� , �"� -� � s�� e � ���'�4t� ; sicy�tuts� hills. ����s���,�� �� � � � ����� �� Y P c � . � ��� ��� ,�� � �� �� � �� wa s to im rove services. � � �� � ���� ' �t`v1C� '.� � � �,��� � ����. , ;�����` ���;�^��� � � � �"�. � �� — i ����%. � : � '��� �•� 4 1'O C�1�L 8 Ill �10I' L3XeS `��s ��:•�' � � r �� s� a �e � �°� �� �_ � � � � � �� �a• ��� s<� � g g ���,, � � � '�k� � � �s� �18 Cl�/12I1L'dt1V81y eX�CtS � �������_"��, '��'<. � ' �,�a�;� � ``���� �' � for commercial service to sub- �°�� ���� � ° � to take th�e performance audit f � � �, , �� �� � ���� � �, ��, sidize residential service.Ttiis � . . ,� � . _ � � �_ � results up in Jaouary.Until then, � r� � �., ��� �. ���'����� "�� ear that subsid is $288,000, � � �� �� � �� or 9.7%of the sidential rates. • � �• �• duceethe amount of�trash and V �� F � � �C�����'��s � �� �'�� �t�������a � rec clable material the ener- ` _ ���� � ' ����t t�Eh� ���rtaici��p�`� �� 5) To recover the cost of state and f�eral mandated Y y g � � �� �� � �� ate through theu purchases and to keep recycling. � �t�[l��+� �m� �icfn of t�s�p. � programs in the areas of Integrated Solid Waste Manage- ► �� � ., ���� � �s� � �� °1�t���.'.f�y������n�qt�e�tie�s��� ���� ment and Storm Water Management.These program,man- � • � � � � � �ra��I�` � Eteev����� � �,g�� dates now cost$524,000,or'11.7%of the total rubbish bill. S[IIYitOg(l--�07te Of�State'S B¢St � A�sist�-a�t�fi�� �' �� siox�Z�'�������°����� For the first time this year street sweeping is being added as � ' - ( �� ��� ���� ��' a new service.It accounts for about$120,000 of the overall Sazatoga has become on of the best cities in the state at. ��� v=����� ��:. j ���� ��� � �°:�� � ,.����� " cost of these programs.Street sweeping is something many reducing landfilt disposal. That is something of which all j , ����'�'� �����n$��'����� �� residents have requested in years past. Sazatogans can be proud. � • ' ' ������ ���� ��°����� ��' . ' . �� � #�S '��t{y'S��atk��[i ��`��S�n���,� � � . . . . . � ��� d�i�n�d�in������ �t����n�� ' - . . , , I � #he City�����.�s�w�������t�i�:��,�`. , ; � ����.fl����� ������������;� �� Saratoga Household Hazar�dous Was�e . . � c����� ����r . �,�a�t�ga ��,�� � � , , � �������� s����� ��� ���°���� � � Collection Event Scheduled for October ; � �T�Gt�I�'�4�4��C�'ew '� ��������� ' �U Iiifi�lT�����'� ����1'StI�[S '� � » I � .��� � � � � O household hazardous waste collection event for pounds � �G � ��"������� ��� �� � ��°� '��� � ` � �� per resident. (Residents of condomi�niums and �� � � � . � ° � ���� ���a � �������� °���< Saratogans will-be held in Los Gatos on Saturday, other multi-family homes receive this service as part of i � f���������'�����''��+�P��e ,�����d� October 23 from 9:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. Residents who want the curbside recyCling program.) Radioactive wastes,ex- I ` ��� ��r�� ""� ���t�r�fs.����nez � � �����_• � , ����^ ;. �'�. to�drop off hazardous materials must schedule an appoint- plosives, and"compressed gas cylinders(not aemso] cans) ��"������� ���������������"� ment b callin 299-7300, Monda ttuou h Frida , 8:30 -are not acce table wastes and cannot be collected at this , �.����, � ����.��� �� Y g Y g Y P �t#1���t�t ���t��'ve��1�. ��s� , � , o����� � �� .v� ��, ���, �� a.m.to 4:30 p.m. event. Business wastes are also not acceptable. ; ��� ��� ����� �� �� �" ������ � � �>,�� �isW �� �1����str�e�s � � ����� ��`�,�s �� ���� �� Examples of household hazardous wastes include house- Residents unable to drop off materials at this event : ��ie��e� �`�as�� �rtn c�rai�� � � � � ��� � �� ���� hold cleaning products, �spot removeis, furniture polish, should call 299-7300 for a schedale of future collections t ����� � �s�rec�s a���`��y.Petform�e��b��'� �� � �� , ��� �� � solvents; oven cleaner, insecricides, paints, anrifreeze and events in other neighboring cities. A future collection event ', ��������������������1����P��'� � car batteries. There is a maximum limit of 5 gallons or 50 in Saratoga is tentatively scheduled for 7anuary. ' ��ia����sur�h�rg�iit��t��,t��bbish t�at����� ` ���le[tii� �e�. -a�������° ������ �� � �� r ; �9� �,e : ��� g , �� - �' ��D���� �m ���� � - . . � . . � , . � , � � � As a sign of their loyalty to the City,their dedication,and 2��� ZO� � their willirlgness to do their part to help the City balance its I 8% � budget, City employees agreed to a salary freeze through . � . �� �� ��,�.;_. ��� � �� � �?� ����.���a September 1, 1994, and a 10% reduction in benefits. This � �S�� ��6% �� ����� � �����-�����Y �Y ����Y agreement applies to the City's management personnel as I 3% �� �� �� ������ �� �d��arat�+�,������at����abou�impoti�it���y well. ����������t��t�, �'le�se d`���ur � � �������� �° ���� � � The Cit Council has also taken revenue- eneratin , ��t����3� � . � ���it�'af Sar�t�����17 Y g g Q,��� ��,���� � ���4 ����4 actions.The Council has directed that Ciry fees and assess- ,������„� '�' ��� ��,�� �� � �� � ��� �� ���� . ments be based more on a full cost recove basis,increasin • ������.�.a:����������s������ ��. �e�, rY $ �,������.�� ���� -�x � rt�� � the hotel and motel.tax, the new construction tax and the Z�S� � ���������� ����� ���- �� ���� F �'� business license tax. � s ������ � ������ rt�t�ih���`'� ��� . - �������aa � ������-< ���,���� �a���� , �������� ��������� � ������ � "°����-�� � While the City hopes that these decisions will ensure its � ���`.�.,.....�e�,��,,�„�"r���`� a'ri..�".,��w� .,�o�... ��� ��. future financial well-being,it is impossible to predict what SARAT06A �i � ������'� �`.��,�°���� PR�N7en wI7H actions the state and federal govemment might take in the � � ' � �� �� °� SOY INK ��� � � ��'����x coming.years and whether those actions might necessitate The percentage of property taxes paid by Saratoga property � � �������� � ����_�� ��°•� ""� owners,that actually goes to help pay(or,city progrnms and �- �< ����� . �'���� `?� . additional budget cuts. services,is among the bwest in the entire state. , , _ The Saratogan R �- Saratoga Needs More � . , � : L Volunteers Like You. • Minutes Clerk Take minutes at Pazk and Recreation Commission meetings °��`��� ������� �' Council •` ��-� �` ,��. � � , . . . , on first Monday of each month,7:30-9/9:30 p.m. Short- � ������',�'��Pr��''��n�s�latys,�7 30 p�m. �� ',� �: . . hand not required. Good:sentence structure skills. - ��' '� � ��� �� ' � :�� ' �� : Contact Carrie Deane at Volunteer Saratoga(Tues.-Thurs.), ' �,�x � �� �� � �� - 867-3438,for more information on these and other volun- Receptionist On Call � k �� �'�� ���uha;� �G"�►mmrss�n "��� � , ��� � ��'�r�€It�?,7�3U�m. � �� ;�� teer oppor�uniries available through the City of Saratoga. Help answer questions from the pubiic and incoming tele- �;f � � �� �� ���� �� � �� , phone calls for various City departments on an as needed � ��������,� y� ' Packet Preparer � basis. � ;� '�� ��"�er,�,��r���m � '�F `�� ' To assisf with xero�ng of City Council packets on Fridays, .� ���,� �� ��� �� � � �� �� twice a month. . Rototiller ` � -, � �� � �� � �N=�" ���� �� ; , g�`tibh�.S' �"�rirl�t�ssiOJt � � Help beautify Saratoga Avenue by preparing an area of land � �: � � � ; CTe¢k CleRnup ' ' � � along Heritage Lane for the Youth Commission's poPPY � , %� �� °���°�'�� �#'�' �� �� Help keep Saratoga Creek clean. Volunteers needed four � lantin ro ect. � �� �'- � `�� � � �� ' k� � times a year(Saturdays).Minimum age- 16 years. P g P J � � ���ie �' � �� �� �� rt�g� r�erv�� Hakone Garden Helpers ����a� ���e,��rd�VVe�sd�,��.��m. � � ���_�° Childl'eri'S Pl'Og1'umS We need people who enjoy doing simple garden mainte- S�� '������� .�� _�� �� � ,� �h� � Helpers needed with preschool; sports; crafts; and dance nance while surrounded b beau Ve fle�cible weekda �� classes for the fall. 1-2 hours r week. Y tY• rY Y a � � '•���'�������� �:� � h� Pe hours. �" ������utf�uurl�i'���� �"3#1;�� "r�, � �„ �� e��� �s Youth Basketball Coach Volunteers General Clerical Helper ^ �� . ��� �� �y �v���'�� � 3� ` To lan and su rvise basketball ractice sessions and '�"� �`F � � �� ,� P Pe P Assist 1-2 times per month with very basic clerical tasks for ,� ������y��� � games,and teach basic team skills. Practice in December, 1 2 hours in our City Manager s Office. � �..'� .�. ���� ,��, � � � � �� ���' games played Jan-Maz 8. Sign up eazly! � � '.�. �-'. ' � � � �; ` . �� �� a xFtttr�n�e�d�s�rr�C �,�,��z. � � : � � � �� �µ�A�needeaF�; � �k����� , � , � : , �. . �� �F �� : v .� � � Pro er . Pool Water �Treatment � G���°�������'��°�������� , p ����� ������ ������������� ��� . � � ���,� x������.� ���������°� , Prev�r�ts Storm D�ain Pollution ������������-������ : ������ c��Q������������ . �. , , , . ` �����a�������,�s�� ����� �, � ith the drought officially declared`bver,"the City is Test for copper conten�ff copper-based algicides,used to �� �� ��� ' � � ' ����� '�� A ��a'�rials �re �u.atlable� ���' anticipating that many Saratogans will take this op- combat mustard algae,have been added to your pool,the �-. � �� � porKuraity to drain pools,spas and fountains to perform some easiest way to test and remove the copper is with the ��'��fl�����'����'������°���' -•+�, �for��i CA�t�cil� s�dNi�tda ���� overduemaintenance.Beforewaterfromanyofthesesources assistance of.a pool service.Test kits and removal kits are �'y� � � is emptied,it is necessary to check,and if detected reduce, also available from your local pool supply store.Copper is ,� z�i��C�nr�,sxc��n�ee�g�at th�Sar�ctog� � �; the toxic levels of chlorine and co r which ma be resent. removed b usin a " 1 ma et," which is actuall a �����������''�`y���� �? �� ��"�`� �� PPe Y P Y g P� � Y ;� r�;s , Fv.. �..� chemical that attacks the copper and allows the filter to clean �"� ' �' �� "' Both chlorine and copper,routinely used in pool main- it from your pooL tenance, have been identified as toxic hazazds to fish and ' other aquatic life.When drained into the street gutter,storm Be sure to test the water for copper before dischazging � � � � drain orother water courses,these pollutants flow untreated it.If copper is detected,you will need to call the San Jose/ _ into Saratoga's numerous streams. Santa Clara waste water plant at(408)945-5300 for permis- . sion to drain yourpool through a hose mto your utility sink �„ ; �,; � : �: �� ,w, � -, � ��; " Foi several ears the Ci has been`c�iri�ti'itte�d"to`a'" - `- y ty �- oi -our T�omers sewer i cleanout"uricrion:The waste " �' ' �` �'� �' �� y P t� � Fal�c7c�s"s�es art t�e i.im���'L�nt�r� '� variety of programs to reduce the level of pollutants that water plant has a limited capacity to treat copper-tainted ' : � �„ y, flow from storm drains into local creeks and eventually into water and asks residents'help in coordinating their efforts. It's�noi too late to register�i-fali;ctasses at,the` the ba .While the revendve ste s described here can be ��' Y P P `Recreaticm Dept Most classes,b�an the w�ek of-y easily performed with test kits and supplies available through Checkyour pool service's methods.Check with your pool -`��.�0 and are still open. Don�;�i��w courses,lik�.. your pool store or service,the City's Public Works Depart- service to make sure they are doing their part to prevent ��gl���������;���y Ma���Mnming C1ff and,,;. ment(867-3438)is eager to answer questions so that resi- storm drain pollution. In addition to removing chlorine or HoW Lo Have�Suc�essfu]Parent'I'e�her Canfcren+�,-, dents can pmperly drain their pools without hatming the copper before draining,your pool service also needs to take �� �� ,s � �� � � , � environment. special precautions if they are acid-washing your pool.T'he '� .��Y ������ ��_ �.� ; �Q �� ��� ��� . , • acid-wash must be diluted or neutralized to a pH(a measure '.Ftxt�����L��taC�l���i �`Ot�t �Kit�g� ���� „. � of the acidity or alkalirury of a liquid)between 6.0 and 9.0 � ��� �'� g � ., ' �� '" �� ;��: , � Befc►re draining'your pool water and hackwash �fore it can be run into the street,and between 5.0 and 10.5 ��y,����'��i+����g:�F•�-s����".�;�'�►�� water(from flushing pool filters): before it can be pumped into your home's sewer cleanout �w��Q,���yn.�,�`ttur,advunce:,$S�er�►ersQ�at�e�in�; � � � pipe or utility sink. ��� :; ,, , � � ', ,,, �,, �: � ; P� Y � T+am K�g1i� is � singer��angvi�ntec���vm �thac�� Allow chlorine time to eva rate.Chlorine will naturall evaporate from your�pool if you allow your pool to sit for a S6op smart.While consistent maintenance of your pool, ���'� Yo��'�'��'�p������ ����1y anci:�liildr�n's;�;: minimum of�72 hours with Ehe pool water circulating. spa or fountain is important, proper chlorination should ���e�#s• He�sptc�ctuc�d3;�lbumsfor,c�titdre�'y1�h�1�` ; Before emptying yow pool,test the water to make sure there eliminate algae and a host of other problems.If an algicide ��Z�'+��?�1p,�����rss at'+�od,�sh and Ea�3��#s f t+�; As�;,'; are no.traces of chlorine(use a simple"dip-strip"available becomes necessary, use an ammonium sulfate-based or ��t�cher,per�r�rmer and m�mber of the Pear��uE'�uiter :, from your pool supply store).Always drain the water into other non-copper based algicide. Consult with your pool ����iy Pup�eei's,Ki'ught has wntten and car�l��d , the gutter slowly to prevent erosion problems along your supply store for details. And don't forget to continue to �.d��ig�tful v,arii�t�t�f stmgs that appeat�ci;t�te'y�ung ; street.And NEVER dischazge directly into creeks. conserve waterby using as much pool water as possible for �nc,��a1i�alike "�c�u'll�ear sQngs aboi�t aiatiti�al,s,ft�od;_; - ardenin and landsca in . �'td`�e.enviro�teiEtit,wiEh a aoc�rnix of liu�� �tin a '"�' g g P & � > � � 3' ;�". _ �a�a�s;�tnagu►at�u���illiness; an�i,,garticipa�i��ue- �.v. . � - - � � • - � me�tst��€gs.,Add a Iit:Ct+�;�uggti�n�g�ctd�ou'vegot�.��iow : , ' , �t�at;s����n't be-:icrit�s�ti s Mis� I7ee,,the,�1c�wn wi�t.'- LIBRARY- from �age I - �rr�;���,show uv�th f�rnily ent�rtainmen� �� .'.; :� � ��� ��; � , : ;. ���� The materials budget which is used for the purchase of New Fultding Soul'Ces SOught �� F�`a ccSpy of the Ac�ivities Gu�de or more�nf+t�rr�a '":: new books,magazines and other media was hit particularlY, ttvt�,�k 867��A38„ext 2��ar�49. _ �a� �� hazd by the revenue loss. The county-wide budget was The Saratoga Library Commission decided af its June 23 ��' �� � � ,�, � ` �� � `�,�� ,,�'" reduced b 75 rcent. Sarato a will have $71,000 to meetin to establish a Lib Foundation. T'he u se of ��' �� �"` �� �� Y Pe g g rai7' P rpo �� � g��. � �,�� �� �� ; �� purchase materials for fiscal year 1993-94. the Foundation will be to raise money for the Saratoga = ��� �����a, �� � �� � �: Community Library through private donations and grants. � ���' -�' �' ��� �' '� �� , Plans to expand the Library,which currendy houses a � �� � ' �� �� ��' collection of a�proximately 141,000 books plus 10,000 The Library Commission will also be co-sponsoring �� ° �• � � ��� ;z �� • magazines in an area of 18,000 square feet,have been set fund-raising events.The Commission and the Friends of the ��''� � °���` � �: ���� aside as efforts are focused on how to regain the loss of Library held a'barbecue in Wildwood Park following the ���` �$ �° " �� ' � �� revenues. annual Celebrate Saratoga! pazade. 'Ihe Friends of the <� � „ Library have made significant contributions to the Library � �� �� � � �- " ' • ' over the years through book sales at the Book-Go-Round. � _ �� :'��� �.. �. �� g �.. . . �� 3. E f�ective Septem6er 20, 1993 - �,� �� y���,� - � � Community Meeting Scheduled ��� � f � ��, � � ...: ��w_,'.. x . . . . � ��ae. `�',: Monday -CLOSED In addition,City officials want to take a look at the bigger =�� Tuesday � I -9 p.m. picture in terms of future financing and operations of the g �� ��'' 5 Wednesday I -9 p.m. Saratoga Community Library. A community meeting to �� . �� � Thursda 10-6 m. discuss altematives will be held at the Saratoga Community �� � � � y P� Library on Thursday, December 9, 1993. Interested resi- ,��� �� _ ';�; �; Friday 12-6 p.m. . . ' � i �< > 4. ,� a . dents are mvited to attend this meeting which will begin at � r � ,, � y�� �f� � � »� � �: Saturday �2-6 P.m• 7:30 p.m. m the Library's community room. For more = : Sunday 12-4 p.m. " information,please contact Karen Campbell,Staff Liaison ��� �. x� � ' � ����� �� � ' �: � ����� �� � ��. " ' to the Library Commission,at 867-3438,ext.215. ;',�' � ��� � � � ��� � � ' , ,.... .. .. ?, �� � �.��' $ _ � �. �-� _.•_ „ '� �:� �< . � � �_��� g�� �a�t _ � � ,,:� � � � .Sv�gerlS�n �'�nrt , . , .•,. :� � 4+r► _: The �aratogari . _ _ _ • • Parks and Recr�ation Commissi�on . j�a�y `� x� � .� _ � - � • � � S onsors Creek Beautification Pr�o � ram P g a. � x...: " � $ � �' ,�,.� ��. � � ��gust��hre�e�n�mb� qf th� �zty�urieit�' ,� '� � ^� �Q �� � xt�t��t���v prtrogiar��cai�ett I�i�ct�ont��i tcx�acili��� , �, "�.�' . :: �.< >� � 3�� ,;',: � "F t" �z ' ��te cc��tr��nica�z�n�etw�n th��un���nd:�'�a��ga;: '`�.. x ��, � �. � � t �y�,,�� a.�r� ,,y i�.„ �< 3 � .,� �i�.'���G�Y+'��,1��+�W`�;����1�tL��Q��.������fJG�.�?`L�� ,r•�. � R.; �',s'$x ro` f�y� �pt�H�� 4�..:; `�'� :atac�rclta�i�e�r�,frc�ntaf�ana��Saf�w�y;S�ta��€'s�; ��,,w,�f �'� � �-: y� �: "g���� ,� �,,. 5maii�post af��e"and th�:�illage InternatianaI C�iffee: "�°N»�; > ,�, ": ; N; � �� �Eac�har�€ge orr�e first Saturday r�ami�tg c�f eaci��oni� � . , � � a = °The ec�un�i�rne��r,xw�11 be a���lal��e it�re���e�ur% �; a� �,. � e� � ��. � �,. �5IT3II7���OI7 k�SLlf.`°'Jj�S�VB`I`��U�'t�U�t'S`�C�S�`���?1'Q'��, 3'� �� � �f �,, 'ib� i�i i f e r-���(Up�� a` VX�C i��SI3�1C� �� � �r '" a�€ � s .� ����g�`�J �u� ���� � ; �� �N ��%, ��^ �+� � ;;�� ��: � ��� �6I�P,�� II������� � �"�, : ���1{�81tG�r.��SO Itl�li��4):C�1SCllS5 Ct?Tt�i`�t�d�(�� � • '�, �' � n4� /,n' " t • �, �s� , ,,, �� � �.� s ix�,���TC t)II 3`;,�T1C*�Ct—C?Il� �1S 2� t� �'tf3�Tt�;� ��,s ° �,��; '�`� � " �, , .�$� ;,, � � � i��llf i,, II fl ��'i !�t �li��;;u� I';:.. , �Qii�G1l�t�+c'2Y1�TS�4�t�1C'ff��`1�711#:'fit1CX1�ECS;+�'C � ��� ��. �a,�r � t.: �°' �j IV 1 �I���{�I �.II�i4 � �I� �II '���4' � :� � �� � q' i � � '� � � �'�� � ��, �, �� �, , � ��� y�� � ��°�' ...: .. �_. w . � - �ai� '�.��� ,�,� ,,� ��, ,�'' �� .. � ,�� t# F`e �'� � " . � ��� �,. � t ,�� ��{�Z2 1,�#!'lf�.�f1t3 �� �` �IC[�I'�i�}I� 3�`� '� }�k �' a , � �,. �tY311t� l�-�����'. � �`s H0111� ���-����L ��� ,,. "��'i�,�" Terr��x ar�s ��F ` �� �� " Busir��ss: �95 SQ62 ` � � � - �� �°"��y���'f x z �.�� P �,�. _ ,�-.-:. � ����;,� � , �� �� ���` � Ter�Ex��res: 6/9� � „�* , � � Y ���` ' � ; , Anr1�e.�ur��� * , ;" ;��� ':� �,� � �s � ��{���N,�a��sr� �� � �' Karen Tucker�May�i} � � �� ,� ��,�� ,;�£ ' ,' ��� �.x y �_ � � ,��ai� �s�-���2 �� �iotri����S7��U6�� N�� ,�,�. ,�; � ��" ��''° , �� �� h �..: �� y. /� - . .�: f :,,�' �x- �' . ��.�"� . . ��., S:� ' m .- �': • r ' ;• -�' ,; . '' . >�� : ,... � r � � � _ ,•: ,, . �.<. '. �'F�i `�+��'€Ti��[}LTTCS.`����i , '�`�TCII �IIIC ,: �5j�v ;� , � `�' ,,. ,. ". ' „ :• �s-,. , L •�- . ,>�' � � � � ,�, �. h ,.:.a , �� ., � � �� ��J�i ezn Kohler � `"���� s �� �� ��� � �: �,� °"��� .,b � � �� . � �� , sti , , �: pm� 86"7=42SQ ;, � � ��� � � ��� �r Volunteers f'rom the Saratoga community,city staff,commissions and council helped clean up Saratoga Creek at Wildwood Park ihis summer. Business {S 1Q)49t1�3663 ;� �� � � �� ' �. �`ext 346 � „�q � � ���� ��` � ����; _ - , , . �'etm ex ires G/94' �� ����� ��� � � Q he Pazks and Recreation Commission initiated the and disposes of the collected waste after each work day. Y � � _ ��� � ��:�� � � � Creek Beautification Program in August. The pra � .. - �� '� �e� �� � ����-R�� �°; :: gram was conceived and discussed at the Commission's " - January joint meeting with the City Council. More VOII[nteel'S NCeded , , ��.- � � 'Implementation of this program is the first step in The Commission hopes to expand the program to creek � achieving the Commission's larger goal of fostering �'eas on or bordering private property by coordinating volunteerism in programs that address the needs of our City clean-up efforts through neighborhood groups.Individuals parks. and neighborhood associations interested in learning ' more about this program are welcome to contact Parks and � � ��� �� �� � �� " '' � � ` The focus of the Creek Beautification Program is to Recreation Commissioner Jennifer Crotty at 866-7024. �.���������a��'au�Carnmissxvn is�off�-'; � � � � clean up litter along creeks within Saratoga that transect or �e next work da is October 9. Residents interested in �������`���������'����j��'Q�v��� are adjacent to City pazks. Two work days were held at Y rc,t� � ` ��t� sia�"at tt�e War�r Ht��t ' Wildwood Park on Saturday mornings during July and volunteering should contact the City of Sazatoga Volunteer ��.° +�it � ���s`h�g7 prob�em s+�lvtt'��ari y: Office at 867-3438,ext. 252.The contact rson is Carrie , y� August. Volunteers from the community as well as from Pe '�'�� � � �������`�����\` City staff,commissions and council helped collect trash. Deane,Volunteer Program Coordinator. �a��n���a� :�. ,,��; � , �' � �� �:� � ` Clean-up efforts along Saratoga Creek at Wildwood Prior to each clean-up session, participants receive � �,� ��: � .• � � * .�,,., Park are coordinated with the Santa Clara Valley Water safety training and are asked to wear appropriate work ��, Z � ,�������'��� ����� .�, District. The Commission has secured a permit from the clothing. The Commission recommends that participants Y � ������ �, Santa Clara Valley Water District under its Adopt-A-Creek az'e at least ten years of age,with those under 16 accompa- � � � � �� �� � ��� '� � �� program.The Water District provides litter bags and hauls nied by an adult. � �' t��. ��, � � � �� � � _ ��:•.. �'dISE�1'it���f1�"����� �A Itt1'l31S51�7I tS���fl�rCk���� ���`�.,; _ : . � . � ��� � ���� b V rades, I m rovements H i hI i ht. � .� �� � � ��� � ����. Pg P g g � �; � �� , , � __. ��� ��� � ?� � � ��- New Cable Television A reement � z���o° ��ar� ���r �����2 f �..� g - . *Y�Q�e�i�� l ° ��'��. � `� :T .. . . � . .. � . . . � . - . . . � .. . . . � � �.. � . .. .. . _ . . ���.. � �.� C�'�'+ .$`� � . t � . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. : . . � � " � � � �s � aratoga's cable television carrier, South Bay responsible for payment of ihe cable charge; and must be �?����'������'���g '� � �'� Cablevision,has agreed to a number of upgrades and eligible for exemption from the City's Utility Users Taac. _ ������� ��`� �'� � ��� improvements in retum for being granted a fifteen yeaz Currently the maximum gross annual household income � -.�� �� �� _ `��.� �:: „ � ��� � non-exclusive franchise renewal which will extend the allowed is$22,445. ' ' � � � � � �'�"�'��� � franchise to the year 2008. �tfJl� ��t1,Yt��,�l,t���'� �� � k� � e ,�,,. �Ir� ����?� �������� � �f_, � After three years of discussion and negotiation, and Public Access Channel Funded �� ��`a�`�r'�'-������ ���� 3:�- three Ciry�Council public hearings,�the City and South � � . ��� � . ����+��_�'���������°���� � � �� Bay reached agreement on extension of the franchise for Other provisions of the franchise renewal agreement call a� �"�' � �� � � � cable television services in early September. Most of the for funding for equipment for KSAR, Saratoga's public ���������'���'�����`��' � - new services and provisions will become - access channel, and free wiring of all public buildings, '' `'�����' � ' �� � ���' ���� ��s�� effective October 15. including all public and e+�wc�1 Mtddl�Schc�l I?r,�t�iBxe���i�r�'; � N � �� �� � , ,�� � � ra�n-profit private ! Y.�"Y ��� � . ���`� � �` ��� schools SouthBaywill a �:� ��� � �,4 t � ��, � �: - Additional Channels, also provide additional �t�g�3Viiddle�ho� �a.�z�rasiat � � '��� H_ �� � � � a� N.�� 7 �; ��, � �� � � _� More Homes Served t�.►nds to the city to dis- � " ' �� '��3 Z z �v , ;#;:� tribute in equal shazes The S�rata�����:�►� ��na���ic�: �i�ts,� �� '�" South Ba will rebuild the to the public schools lo- csnda��y�n�g a�e�er�,�iantl���Sa�toga�i��a� Y ��3'�7'7 Fritituale Av� AII na�etit� ar�;apert tQ���. ' existing37channelcapacitysy�- cated in the franchise � ����i�a_sp,��e ����,��=� �s����yyi������ tem to one with an 80 channel �azea�for their use for eozn�nis�ic��t �[c�titze�is v�r�lcc�me; �'1�a��t1a�t�' capaciry.Constructionofthenew communications faeili- � ev��ly�kex�it�f��7 3438����.�ta�r�lunt�er.> ";` system is to be completed within ties and equipment � � ��' .� �� ,�� � �� �� � ��� �� f 18 months of the city's approval needs ��� �' �r � �; of South Bay's upgrade construc- - �"�' tion plan. The new agreement also Contact Carolyn reduces the density for homes King, Assistant to.tlie � � � Ci Mana er, or=H �>� ; '���, . � ��'' t,��'° served by the cable system from 50 tY g �' � �`' • � homes per cable mile to 20 homes Peacock,City Manager, per half mile. This reduction in the if you have questions re- � � � � � density requirement will include ser- garding qualification for vice to an additionat 185 homes. the basic cable discoiu3t or other provisions of the . � - Qualified subscribers will be eligible for a 15% franchise agreement. �� ��.V .s� �� '.��. "' � . ,.. . . , , �" � ' :�`une�in�'t'ca�I�I� AM fvr,� discount on the basic cable service rate. Soutti Bay s � ��:; �..: , , ., current rate for basic cable is$11.73 per month,which . _ _ . .. ". 5arata a='�ra 5 " the discount reduc�s to$9.97 per month. In order to be � � t : :- � .�,t�tl�iSl�ri�S,'. ' ` ' `� ' eligibl�far the discount,snbscribers must be 6(1 years of � :., � � �� � ;. tmerge�' ir formadon and ` - �T= . age orover,be d'uee�dy billed by South Bay and personally _ :: .:� `ciuie events e�pdates � ,..,, �...� � �.: � �� _ w� �:� � , .. , , _ . � , . _ : .: ��.. u;; .:_