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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWinter 1992 The Saratogan _ . _ � �` F : WINTER 1992 ��� �. � . . . . ' � ��`,�'t� .f �y Y�����.�."ti,� �����`� k\, x �,�� � � � ��.� �`' �"� ;�� , - ,.� _. � ,,,.: . , .._._ � � " .� _ . '— — � '`.� _ �k: .�t. ` „ �' ��' '. °;.- � - � ;� _ - � r,� �7 t�� � �1���- ���w�,.��'r� +,�s :� . � �' • , q � � ��; , :,.: ;x� � � ... _ _ . _ . , � ,-. a. , • ��', �`v ,,�m �, e ��,,. �- �a "� ,'r'3 `r�� 3=�� �" � a�='- a.r� 'a-�s �Fr � � y3 e CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 � � �,�����"��L��`� ��v��� RESIDENT RESPONSE CARD, PAGE 3 � � � �,� � �� �� EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, PAGE 3 � �� �' �� �x �'��` � TEEN COLUMN, PAGE 4 . ��� ����s �.w.. Innovative Recvcling Program for the Citv of Saratoga Introduced Curbside Yard Cli in Collection to Be in A ril 1 � pp g g p Beginning April 1, 1992, the City of Saratoga will Because eliminating yard waste from the garbage The new program brings Saratoga a step closer to come the first West Valley community to offer , cans is going to dramatically reduce the amount of non- meeting the goals set by State law which requires every itywide curbside collection of yard clippings for recy- recyclable garbage each week, the City Council has de- city to reduce the volume of waste landfill by 25 percent cling. T'his will be a significant step toward the man- cided to eliminate unlimited service and move to a per- in 1995 and 50 percent in the year 2000. dated goal of reducing the amount of solid waste sent by can rate structure. Flatland one-can service will be Saratoga households to the landfill. The program will $10.98 per month and two-can service will be two cents For more information about this program, as well also benefit Sazatogans by bringing yard waste full circle cheaper than it is at present. Rates for other service as other waste-reduction programs, contact Isabel into a useful gardening product and ceducing the amount options are $32.94 per month far three cans; $43.92 per Gloege, Environmental Programs Manager at 867-3438. ' of garbage collection each resident needs. month for four cans; and$54.90 per month for five cans. A waste generation study conducted and analyzed Rates for hard-to-serve areas, which are already on � by City staff and a citizen's task force found that a high a per can rate, will be charged$15.37 per can. Resi- percentage of the typical garbage collected from Sara- dents who pay flat fees for walk-in service other than at toga homes each week is grass clippings, leaves, shrub- curb will also switch to a per can rate on April 1. bery and other yard waste that could be recycled into compost. This information was the basis for the staffs A smaller 64-gallon rolling cart(equal to two � recommendation of a yard waste recycling program and cans) for non-recyclable garbage will be available for was a prime consideration in the City Council's adoption rent from Green Valley for$2 per month. The present ' � ° '� � of this progressive recycling service. 105-gallon toter will be convenient for recyclable yard ' ` clippings, or to continue to use for non-recyclable � � !% �� �� Beginning in April, yard clippings can be placed at garbage. The 105-gallon toter users will be chazged the the curbside in a separate coniainer marked with a yard three-can rate if used for non-recyclable garbage. - waste recycling decal which will be provided by Green Valley. The container can be the current 105-gallon In the next few weeks residents will receive rolling cart toter or any type of garbage can. Yard detailed information on this new program from Green clippings should not be left in the gutter or in plastic Valley. T'his information will include a response card so bags, and the containers should not be lined with plastic. residents can choose which service they prefer. . � �. ��. � � ,� . .. �,� . . . .. . ..,. �. '�� . ..:;�..., The Saratoga Community Library may be seeing some renovations in the nearfuture. ������� �� Possible Changes In � X a � : ����� � � �. . � . e.� � '�a�,w'"'� �� ' � � ����_ � � � A R � ���� Store At the Librar . � � ��� y : �. .. � .��.��� -+� � ��.���� � �'_ ` �,„�; � Februar 1 marks the 14th anniversar of the ���, ,� � ` � �s��. Y Y ��� " ��', �� ` Saratoga Community Library building. A few weeks � �. � .�;� �.� ����= . �� ;i;. �_ ��, before the Library's anniversary date, the Library Com- � � �� ~� � �x�� �� ° �, • mission will have a joint meeting with the City Council r ,. ��� ��, � �,� to discuss their lans for an ex ansion of the current � �z � ��.. ,� � P P � � �� facility. > �° ��� �:;�� � Plans far a possible expansion were initiated at a ��' joint meeting in April 1990, when the Council requested ,> �� that the Commission assess the quality of library ' \\� services and the perceived need for an expansion. The � �° � ` Commission presented their findings to the Council a � a�e�� ,,� ` � ��� year later and were asked to develop a comprehensive � � �� ��� � . �� `:,' � needs assessment for the expansion. � �;. ;;,� &' " ��e��� The Commission's January 21 presentation will , focus on five•areas of need, two of which are the expan- � sion of the collection and of the seating'areas. When the Library was built in 1978, the architect designed the ' ' • facility to hold 80,000 books, approximately 61,000 Saratoga City Offices Under Const�uction fewer than the number cunently housed. To meet the demand, the Library staff expanded the stacks into � Things are a little dusty near the City of Saratoga be completed in the middle or end of March,"said seating and other areas to hold the books. The Library Offices,but coming along quite well according to Joe Oncay. The Community Center and Maintenance reached holding capacity about five years ago and Oncay, Chief Building Inspector. "The Gity Hall Building improvements are almost completed and . Library staff now has a policy in which for every improvements are on schedule. The first phase will the facilities are scheduled to open January 6. acquired book, a book from the collection must be removed. Approximately 12,000 books per year are discarded or sent to other libraries. City of Saratoga Increased circulation at the Saratoga Community 13777 Fruitvale Ave. au[k 2are Library is part of a widespread phenomenon. Saratoga Saratoga,CA 95070 U.S.Posra�e is one of nine libraries in the Santa Clara County Library PAID System in which circulation has increased overall by Sararogo,Ca 24 percent in the last year. Over the last three years, Permit136 Saratoga's circulation has increased by 41 percent. P�STf�L CUST�MER L�L'f�L Saratoga is also not the only city to have responded to the increase in demand. The cities of Campbell and . Cupertino have expanded their libraries, Los Altos and • (Continued on page 2) The Saratogan � . CI T Y UPDATE CIT Y MEETING ` Yolunteer to Help the City of Saratoga . Attention Homeowner Associations - SCI�EDULE Volunteer opportunities with the City of Saratoga Please help City Hall keep its homeowner associa- City Council First and third Wednesdays,7:30 p.m. are available through the Volunteer Saratoga Program. tions list up to date. Write or call the Deputy City Clerk Contact Carrie Deane or Yvonne Lampshire, Tuesday with the name and address of your association's current ' Planning Commission through Thursday, at 867-3438 for more information on president or contact person. T'he homeowners associa- Second and fourth Wednesdays,7•30 p.m. various volunteer opportunities including On-Call tions list is a valuable communication tool for the City. � Receptionist, Kinderclub Assistants, Emergency The City often writes individual associations to notify ` Heritage Preservation Commission Disaster Volunteers and Special Events Helpers. residents of City policies which will or may affect their First Wednesday,8:30 a.m. - neighborhoods. Please send information to: Betsy Cory, CQbZB T.V. NBgOtlQtlO�'lS BCgIfZ Deputy City Clerk, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, -` Public Safety Commission 95070, or call 867-3438 for more information. Second Monda 7 m. The Robert J. Sehr firm has been contracted by the : Y� p� City to assist in the upcoming negotiations with South Winter Activities Guide Now Available L�bra►y comm�ss�on Bay Cablevision. The negotiations are part of the Fourth Wednesday,7•30 p.m. franchise extension process. The firm will conduct an Classes start at the newly remodeled Community � assessment of the public, educational and governmental Center on Allendale the second through fourth week of - Youth Commission access cable-related interests and needs, an assessment January so take a peek inside your guide today. New Second Monday,7 p.m. of the cable system capabilities and capacities, an programs include an indoor golf clinic, a tennis baseline analysis of the City's current franchise agreement, an clinic for adults, California style square dancing, belly Finance Advisory Committee analysis as to the adequacy of service delivery and dancing, street dance/cardiofunk for teens, karate for 4 As needed customer satisfaction, and a review of the operator's to 6 year olds,new arts and crafts classes and much � upgrade proposaL more. Call the Recreation Department at 867-3438, City Council and Planning Commission meet- extension 248 or 249, for your brochure or more ings are held at Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Permit Required to Remove Some Trees information. Avenue. City Hall hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance on Residents who want to remove trees from their � '� the kiosk in front of City Hall. Copies of the property will need a permit from the City if the tree is '! � �,I' . �� agenda can be obtained from the indoor kiosk over a certain size (Article 15-50 of the City Code). A during business hours. tree removal permit is required for oak trees with a measurement of 32 inches or greater in circumference r Highlights of City Council agendas are pub- (measurement taken two feet above the natural grade) lished on the Monday before a City Council meeting and for all other trees with a 40-inch measurement or �Y � in the San Jose Mercury News,and are listed on greater in circumference. .v' �` ; r: �`� community access TV Channel6. Agenda materials aze available at City Hall on Monday before meet- The Planning Department reviews all applications • i` , �r ings,and from Saturday moming before City then schedules an on-site inspection before approving a ; _ ,� � r - '.' Council meetings and Monday before Planning tree removal permit. Applications submitted to the �» � '` �,�.���, Commission meetings at the Saratoga Community Planning Department by noon will be scheduled for a � � � :�`. Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue. site inspection performed on Friday mornings only. If an ordinance-size tree is removed without an approved tree removal permit, the person responsible - wood Smoke in will either receive a citation or be required to replace the - tree. The ordinance applies to living and dead trees. For - -- - - further information regarding tree removal regulations � _ __ the B ay Area• _ contact Paul Kermoyan, Assistant Planner, at 867-3438. • • • A Burnin Issue New Cit Commissioners Choosen g y . During the cold winter months,most of us enjoy Saratoga citizens continue to be active in the Robert Peepari was appointed to the Heritage Pres- relaJcing by a fireplace or wood stove. But for all the policy-making process of Saratoga's city government. ervation Commission and Elizabeth Ansnes was reap- enjoyment a fire may bring, it has some undesirable During 1991, the Saratoga City Council made 15 pointed for another term. T'he Commission serves as a effects. Its smoke contributes to outdoor pollution and appointments to the City's Commissions. liaison to the City Council, the Planning Commission, may endanger the health of those who breathe it. and City departments on matters concerning the designa- Wood smoke contains carbon monoxide, articu- ' Commissioners' responsibilities include providing tion and preservation of Saratoga's heritage resources. P recommendations to the City Council, holding public �e Commission played a major role in the recent lates and toxic chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde hearings, and raising issues which Commission members designation of Saratoga Avenue as a heritage lane. and polycyclic organic matter. When the air is stagnant, believe should be addressed by the City. Appointments as was the case for much of last winter, pollution levels to the Commissions are made throughout the year as The Library Commission added Sally Towse and can build up and become unhealthy. terms expire or as vacancies occur. Louis Martini to their membership. T'he Library Com- you can do something to help. When air quality is � mission provides counsel and recommendations on a roachin unhealth levels, the Ba Area Air ualit Six of the 15 appointees are Saratoga junior and library policies, budgets,plans and procedures. This PP g y y Q y ' senior high school students who joined the 16-member Commission will be advising the Council in January Management is asking residents voluntarily to stop burn� � Youth Commission. These students serve one-year ing wood in their fireplaces or wood stoves,until pollu- terms and advise the City Council in the area of youth regarding expansion plans for the Saratoga Community tion levels go down. An exception is made for the new ' Library. EPA Phase II certified wood stoves,which are 90 activities. The Commission also works closely with the Recreation Department to plan and promote teen Karin Dowdy was appointed to the Fublic Safety percent cleaner than most other stoves. . programs. Commission. This Commission assists the City Council If air quality is poor, a"Don't Light Tonight" by investigating, reviewing, and analyzing issues in the messa e will be announced throu h the media, and will T'he new members are Andrea Martin and Jason areas of overall public safety, crime and fire prevention, g > g Morimoto from Redwood Middle School,Janet Chu and traffic safety, and other related areas. be carried on the Air District s air quality information Dan Soderman from Saratoga High School, and Neetu number: (800)794-SMOG. A colorful Wood Burning Gupta from Lynbrook High School. Anna Wang from � Residency in Saratoga and a strong desire to serve Handbook" is also available for free by calling the Air Lynbrook High was reappointed for a second term. the community aze the only requirements to apply for a District at 1-800-HELP-AIR,or by writing tot he Bay commission seat. With the exception of the Youth Area Air Quality Management District, 939 Ellis Street, Matthew Durket, Malcolrn Forbes, Stan Bogosian, Commission and the Finance Committee, terms expire San Francisco, CA 94109. and Dennis Favero joined the Planning Commission. after four years. For more information on cunent and ' The Planning Commission advises the Ciry Council on future vacancies and the application process, please local land use matters such as the General Plan, zoning contact Betsy Cory, Deputy City, Clerk, at 867-3438. and subdivisions, and future developments. Library Expansion . P /� rar n � (Continued from Page 1) • ��v �w j w v O �y y Los Altos Hills voters approved a parcel tax for an ex- The Library houses a collection of approximately pansion last year and will double the size of their library 141,000 books plus 10,000 magazines in an area of beginning in Fall 1992, and Los Gatos has plans to build 18,000 square feet. Residents of Saratoga, as well as The Saratogan is published quarterly by the a new library. ' Monte Sereno and unincorporated areas are serviced by ' City of Saratoga to inform residents about important the Library which is owned by the City,but operated by Ciry Council and government issues. Please direct The Commission will also address other areas of the County. your comments to Karen Campbell,Ciry of Saratoga, need in their presentation. Recommendations for ex- 13777 Fruitvale Avenue,Saratoga, CA 95070. panding the space for children's story times and class . Saratogans are invited to express their thoughts re- visits, providing adequate workspace for library person- garding the quality of service and the necessity of the " nel, and expanding the community room have been library expansion with Karen Campbell at 867-3438. Editorial/Design incorporated into their plan. If the Council approves the Comments will be shared with the Library Commission � Robert Anthony Commission's expansion recommendations, the next and the City Council, and may be instrumental in step in the process will be to hire an azchitect to design determining if the library expansion will meet the needs the plans and to estimate the cost of the expansion. of Saratogans. � The Saratogan C it Tests Its Emer enc Pre aredness Plan Y g Y p In light of the effects of the 1989 Loma Prieta , ,� earthquake,the City of Saratoga has been working to ' ;; expand and refine its emergency preparedness plan so �� �_--- Y r`� �"'� ,�. i,i' iiii, �� s � ��� that city employees, businesses, schools and residents ;� ��� V can respond more effectively to a disaster. !/�i'- ��,, An emphasis on improving communication links �� with the community and outside agencies in case of ; ,, emergency has resulted in several steps which have :, ��-�,�j� , ;�� �. �, � , � enhanced the City's emergency preparedness and �'� � � £ � ,� �esponse capabilities in the past year. ���� � �N. ��� � � � '' µ �� `` ��� � :- �.., iy s� 4�; :: � �., � � Each city designed their ` �" 5 �� �� f � _ _�` � � � " ,.::.�: � � �n�� � � � 9 ` own disaster scenario and � '���� . n�' � Lou de Cive demonstrates the new computer re.S onse for dealin with a = �` �� �''�'� ����, equipment recently purchased for SARA by P g ; the it o Sarato a. . :�;z,k . ,,sa.. C s; :. i • "z.. x..q......ra..r?'_.... ... , . .. . ; .:,� ,. . _ . �' f P+ 7.5 magnitude earthquake ' Ham Radio O erators Assist With The City's preparedness was tested when the City p �� participated in a county-wide earthquake exercise on S a r ato a's E m e r ��� N e e d s September 26. Along with City staff in the Emergency g g v Operating Center were representatives from Sazatoga �� Fire District, Central Fire District, the Sheriff's Depart- �e all-volunteer Sazatoga Amateur Radio Asso- freely over the airwaves, when an actual emergency ment,Red Cross, and SARA,the Saratoga Amateur ciation (SARA)meets only once a month,but is avail- occurs only those radio operators who are licensed will Radio Association. - able to assist the City in an emergency situation 365 days be allowed over the airwaves. Thirty members of SARA �lan Simulates an Emergency a year. According to former SARA President and City are licensed, registered with the City and the county, Coordinator Lou de Give,"Ham operators always show and ready to work in case of an emergency. Sarato a's exercise was desi ned to be functional, up when we need them." g g In addition to training on the new computer equip- which is a simulation of an emergency including a timed �irty-five Saratoga ham radio operators meet ment, SARA also participates in simulated emergency sequence of inessages from other agencies. Fourteen monthly at the Emergency Operating Center to find ways exercises for schools and provides emergency communi- other cities and the County were involved in the event, to constantly improve their emergency response meth- cations for City parades. If someone is injured or a child with each city designing their own disaster scenario and ods. They recently invited Ted Dunbar of the Coast is lost, SARA members can reach ambulance operators .,.�_ response for dealing with a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Guard Reserve to discuss the communications during the and the police directly. T'he staff trained over a period of several months Oakland Hills Fire. Two SARA members were part of in prepazation for the exercise. Saratoga's Emergency the fire-fighting effort and volunteered between 10 and SARA will soon be moving its emergency equip- 20 hours as Volunteers In Protection VIP ment from its temporary quarters at the Saratoga Senior Plan designates an organization based on the Incident � �' Center to the new City Offices. Coax cables will be Command System (ICS) used by most public safety de- SARA members are cunently leaming how to op- pulled in soon, and the antennas will be moved when the partments. This system provides for clear authority,di- erate the new computer equipment recently purchased roofing is completed. Members also bring in their - rections, and communication during large scale emer- for them by the City. T'hey have a complete packet set personal radios and send messages out to the Bay Area gencies. which is used to communicate wifh other ham radio by using the high-powered antennas stationed on top of In the plan,the City Manager is the Director of operators. From the lap top computer they can send a the building. Emergency Services, and each of the City's department message to another city through a terminal node control- ler which connects to a radio and sends a messa e out New members are always welcome to join SARA heads leads a section such as Operations,Planning, Lo- g through Volunteer Saratoga. Lou de Give is especially gistics and Liaison. All City employees are designated over the air. After the message is received it is printed disaster woricers and have a role in the City's response onto the receiver's printer. The message;known as a interested in training more people on the Tandy 102 o erations. packet, is repeatedly sent until the receiving station laptop computer that is used to send out the packets. p sends a response that the message was perfect. All of �ile most ham operators are familiaz with other types Training for the staff and design of the exercise these operations are run from a 12-volt radio which is of equipment, this simple equipment requires approxi- were conducted by Community Service Officer/Emer- being continuously charged for use in an emergency mately one hour of hands-on training. Those interested gency Services Coordinator Paula Reeve. In the two situation when power may be cut off. in joining SARA can call Volunteer Sazatoga at years since the Emergency Services Coordinator - 867-3438 for more information. - position was created, the City has made a number of While SARA is able to practice its techniques advances in its ability to respond to emergencies. Exercise Helps the City Identify Priorities suitable shelter sites will be identified in different areas An AM radio system is now active so that Sarato- of the City so that alternatives will be available depend- gans can tune to 1610 AM for emergency information, Following the exercise, the two areas identified as ing on the location and nature of a disaster situation. traffic advisories and other messages. Signs have been top priorities are completion of the medical response installed around the City advising residents to tune in for plan and further development of the care and shelter Emergency Communications Improved information. 1'he radio is located in the City's mainte- planning. A vital link in the City's emergency communica- nance yard and has a range of two.and one-half miles. The medical response will be through the develop- tions is the local network of amateur radio operators. The radio can be accessed by telephone by designated ment of a network of volunteers,doctors, nurses and Last spring the city purchased emergency radio commu- City staff to change or add pre-recorded or updated �ther trained medical personnel who can be deployed as nication equipment for use by members of SARA,the messages. ieeded throughout the City. Active and retired medical Saratoga Amateur Radio Association, in the City's Emergency Volunteers Needed � personnel living in Sazatoga have been invited to Emergency Operating Center. � participate in a Medical Advisory Council to assist with T'he City's Volunt�er Office coordinates the regis- The City has also installed a separate telephone developing a local medical response organization for tration of Emergency Disaster Volunteers who aze major emergencies. � system to supplement other communications systems. needed to assist the City in the event of a major disaster. The emergency system is designed to be used in the 'I'here are over 10 categories from which to choose. The Care and Shelter unit is working on shelter Emergency Operating Center(EOC) and can also be Contact Carrie Deane or Yvonne Lampshire at the management training and the completion of agreements activated at other locations within the Civic Center if Volunteer Office, Tuesday through Thursday, at with schools and churches to pr�vide shelters. Several necessary. 867-3438 for more information. ������������������������������������������������������� Cut out,fold,tape shut and mail. _ Resident Response Card - ,.�.. The Sartatoga City Council invites you to use this teaz-off questionnaire What City ServiCes would you most like to see imprOved?How? •o let the City Government know what you have on your mind concerning various community issues. Please take a moment to complete this form, cut it , out, fold in half and mail today. No postage is required. • What isssues would you like to see the City address during 1992? � ; , � (Optional -- if you would like a reply) � � Name Date Address Phone The Saratogan � New Household Hazardous Waste • � Grants Hearing : C ollection Pro ram Introduced � February s : _ g '�"` The Saratoga City Council will hold a Public ; The City Council has approved Saratoga's Hearing on February 5, 1991,to review proposals ` participation in a countywide Household Hazardous and make allocatians for programs and projects for Waste Collection Program. This is a one year pilot the fiscal year of 1992/93. Funds are granted program that will provide Saratoga residents an opportu- through the Community Development Block Grant nity to dispose of household hazardous wastes on an ap- Program and/or the City's Human Services Grants pointment basis at collection events held in Saratoga and Program. in other participating cities. The City of Saratoga has participated in the - The events will he held throughout the county,on federal Community Development Block Grant a rotating basis, and the agreement with the County Program(CDBG)for 17 years. Funds from this I provides for at least two collection events in Sarafoga � program are used primarily to support eligible per year. An event was held in Saratoga December 14 public service activities, remove azchitectural • and 15, and another event is scheduled for this spring. barriers to the handicapped, and provide no- and low-interest loans to individual residents for As part of the program, a telephone hotline housing rehabilitation. number has been established to schedule appointments "� for disposal at the events. The hotline is staffed five DO SO)IZ8 SrilQrt SjtOpPlftg The City Council expects to receive an allo- days a week, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to • cation of approximately $157,000 in CDBG funds 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The phone number is 7'he first step in the hierarchy of eliminating for 1992/93. The City maintains a revolving loan environmental ollution from household hazai'dous� 299-�3 ! P fund for financing housing rehabilitation. Resi- wastes is to avoid purchasing hazardous products. dents who meet the income qualifications may The City of Saratoga reimburses the County Safer alternatives for household hazardous apply for these loans at any time. between $100 and$120 per parti�ipating household in products are available. For information on these any event regardless of quantity, volume, qualiry or products and smart environmental shopping, Three years ago the City Council began the character of the waste disposed. This service is provided obtain the pamphlet "Take Me Shopping" by Human Services Grants Program to supplement by the City to ensure residents a convenient, safe, appro- calling the hotline number or by visiting Saratoga funds available through the restricted federal priate, and legal way to dispose of household hazardous City Hall. When alternatives are not available for program. Up to 1.3 percent of projected general wastes and to insure that these wastes are not disposed hazardous products such as paint, only the exact revenues (approximately $100,000 for 1992/93) of improperly in the ground, in sanitary sewers, storm amount necessary for the application should be may be allocated for essential services provided sewers or in the sanitary landfills. acquired to insure that there is no excess product by private and non-profit agencies to low income, for disposal. elderly and handicapped Saratogans. For more Examples of household hazardous wastes include information, contact Karen Campbell at 867-3438. .,,,,, household cleaning products, spot removers, furniture . polish, solvents, oven cleaner, insecticides, paints, � antifreeze and car batteries. Residents of condominiums �S� Wlll l.e�IeS HaVe Returned to Sarato a and other multi-family units may recycle motor oil � (Residents of single-family homes receive this service as � part of the curbside recycling program). Radioactive You may have noticed little whiteflies around the around the tree, continuing the cycle. Chemical sprays wastes, explosives, and compressed gas cylinders (not Modesto Ash, Ornamental Pear, Toyen, apple and peach do not provide an effective way to control the ash � aerosol cans) are not acceptable wastes and will not be trees. Saratoga has received many reports that the ash whitefly. Some control can be achieved by spraying accepted by this service or at collection events. whiteflies have returned to the area. dormant deciduous trees with an approved 2 percent dormant oil spray in the winter. The release of a For more information on this program, contact One of the best methods to control this pest is to parasitic wasp has proven to be the most effective way Isabel Gloege, Environmental Programs Manager, at rake up all leaves that fall from infested trees as soon as to control the insect; however, at this time insect 867-3438. possible. If infested leaves are left on the ground for a breeders are not reproducting and selling the wasps. " length of time,the adult whitefly will lay its eggs in and The ash whitefly is cause for concern for several SQf'QtO�Q T881Z COZZl1�ZfZ . reasons. As many of the City residents have noticed, ' clouds of adult insects flying around in a heavily Special Teen Winter Activities Planned infested area makes life outdoors unpleasant. This insect in its nymph stage secretes a sooty-appearing substance on the foliage. These secretions foul cars, ' ' outdoor furniture and anything that is beneath an The Saratogan teen column focuses on programs Ghiradelli Square, Saturday, February 8; the San Jose infested tree. Also, ants, wasps and other insects and special activities provided for local teens through Sharks, March 8; and ski trips to Sierra Ski Ranch, attracted to the honeydew add to the nuisance problem. the efforts of the Saratoga Youth Commission. It is Sugar Bowl and Kirkwood. To register,contact the Premature loss of leaves result from the sucking of sap prepared by Annie Yang, a senior at Lynbrook High Saratoga Recreation Department at 867-3438. by high populations of the whitefly. � School. Information for this column can be forwarded to • � Annie c/o The Saratoga Recreation Department, 13777 To help teens prepare for a terrific ski season,cer- Ash whitefly adults look much like other Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070, or ca11867- tified instructor Blake Anderberg will conduct three free whiteflies. They are about 1/8-inch long with powdery 3438, extension 273. ski tuning demonstrations January 22, February 19 and white wings. Adults lay eggs on the underside of March 11 at the Warner Hutton House. The demonstra- foliage, which soon hatch into nymphs. The nymphs The New Year Will get off to an exciting step with tions include tuning, sharpening and waxing skis, ski remain immobile after setting, sucking sap and produc- its first teen activity kicking off in January. T'he dance videos and refreshments. ing a white waxy material which will cover their entire committee has scheduled "The Midnight Groove" dance bodies. The mature nymphs transform into adults to �,... for Friday,January 10, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the The Saratoga Youth Commission has formed its 1991-92 committees. The committees and their chairs �gin the cycle again. Several overlapping generations • Saratoga Community Center. Tickets are $4 in advance can occur each year. and $5 at the door. Activities include DJ dancing, live are: Teen Recreation, Janet Chu; Warner Hutton House, . music, games and refreshments for sale. All Saratoga Dan Soderman; Outdoor Adventure, Janet Chu; Public � This insect originally came from Northern Africa middle school and junior high school students are Relations, Rachna Nivas; Teen Dance, Cameron Orr; and has spread to Northern California from Southern invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased in advance Fund Raising, Neetu Gupta; Music, Cristina Armijo; California by way of the Sacramento and San Joaquin at Redwood Middle School and the Community Center. Merchants, Renee Kuo. Students are encouraged to join Valleys. Besides ash trees, this insect has been found on committees that interest them. For information call the citrus during the winter months. Several winter trips are being pl'an►�ed for Saratoga Recreation Department at 867-3438. teens. These include the San Francisco Esprit Outlet and ��������s�es�s����������� I � � ,,V�` ,, I _ NO POSTAGE ,,=: , . , . . s".n '� I � ., NECESSARY 's` � _- ,::��" I . IF MAILED a y,, , � � � .= I - TED STA / �'� �_'�,,,," I UNI TES • � �� . � �y� .3 /a ;ti � ----�.,,„,„_,„ I .. . . . . . . � � "�� � �., I . . �'° ; � BUSINESS REPLY MAIL �, �%,/,����� � � � I FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO.ll SARATOGA,CA ta��� 5 9 � � � � y�%'���, x ,�" i POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE � , ��... �� y Hriqrfi . . . � " �4 y���• I ` � " . , � City of Saratoga _ 13777 Fruitvale Avenue ` � Saratoga, CA 95070 � � � I ; i � Future teen activites wi/!be held at the Warner Hutton House. The War•ner Hutton House has seen some major ' ' . renovarions,inside and out. On the inside,appliances were r•epaired or replaced and the carpets wer•e shampooed. On I . the outside,aU indications of vandalism were erased,and the building has heen painted. Crews are working with the I"�����I I�'��I���I�I��I�I���I)I���I���)I�I�I���I�I I tra�c authoriry and contractor to complete the work and make the faciliry handicapped accessible.