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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 1990 The Saratogan �� .�� • K �� „ ��'.w�� a, ..n� - ��` ` `� .�� '��`��.� �, �� SEPTEMBER 1990 _ , _ �� e � �� , � �� .. , . _ .. f� � # e�_v .. � _ � . � . � . . . . .. _ � �.� � �.�w� � . � �� . . � . . ' . . . _ . . a � ,;�; � � � � �� - � � ':� : �, � �4 �: z� � � � . �.-_ gt � . +� :" ��> ,` �� 4� �`A, 'iv.-�'#� . Y '�'� �,�.R , $ i " -"s g "k .+:,,: , M� �,S � � `�� ' �� $ '�'Y �'� � � �� ''"�' ' �� .'a'�_�� a. .x . . ��. � '�r '�fi ��a�'�� axw.. �� ,�� ,_��s .t �_.,, ...�_.�� . �.� �� . ' . . . . . � - . . . . .�r' .. . . . ' � . . . . � � . CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 ORDINANCE NEWS, PAGE 3 HAKONE GARDENS, PAGE 4 , YOUTH COMMISSION, PAGE 2 Landfill Costs Force Sarato a� -,��;:;,,:,.; � g �.;;:�-�=;�=:, ,;_� . ,, ..,, , ; ,,, To Raise Garba e Rates � ��'��"�"��'"�� g ,:.-,:_,:,-;:,.,,�., � .- ,�,;.,,�.,,;...;:, 24.83% ��i:�Si�;;'`%t'��-� i,,.��-, - �„ i ;':I`�.��_� .�.�ri,�-� � �:'�'i�iv. �-r A dramatic increase in disposal costs and state re- The City Council wants to continue sponsoring �,i�;��,�:��r;�;;,; � .._i. quirements has led to the increase Sazatogans will be household hazardous waste drop-off events,but cannot � . '� 155.24% ��;;=;;`=� noticing on their garbage bills this month. T'he City of continue to fund the costs from the general fund. A •.�, ' ,=�,�, . �-,,�;�;,��;� � 9.11% r ;��:-�:;;_`;,i-.; .��ii,� Sazatoga has deemed these additional charges necessary surcharge in residential rubbish rates needs to be added � ��.�, ��..��---� . 1 ��-�,�;�.;�;;�-.��,�,�- because of recent cost increases that have caused a to recover actual costs. The cost of the program,$.45 �,* ;��:;;�';;"-��;;;_;�;,�� shortfall between expenses and revenue. � per month,is a new charge which will appear as a part �;��;�;�%;��;,�;%��;�j�'� Since July 1989,disposal regulation fees and of the garbage bill. 10.82% ,,��,�;�,��;�„_;�_,_;, ��!�:�i�:%::i.�_'�� landfill ta�ces have increased from$.96 per ton to$5.17 In February 1990,a curbside recycling program �'�;;�:;%i;%'='�,'�' - per ton,an increase of 439 percent. To make up was started at a chazge of$.82 per household per month. '�=:-^`��'=''�� This charge increased residential rates by 5.7 percent. Your input can make a difference! T�"S rate W'll rema'n at$.s2 b°t""11 t�P�c°f the �OPERATING PROGRAMS overall bill from now on. ❑ GENERAL GOVERNMENT To find out how, see page 4. m INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES Rates were last raised in May 1989 by 11.5 for this higher cost,the basic rate for residential pickup percent for residential and commercial rates,and 24.7 � CAPITAL PROJECTS is increasing 8.1 percent from$14.30 per month to percent for drop-off boxes. The average increase for $15.46 per month. (Contrnued on page 4) : _ Envi�onrr�ental , Prog�ams Affect � Capital Improvement Plan Will Identify Key Projects Sarato a Bud et g g a,� . �� :�� K � � r, � 3 ; g•.. g� � 1 .g% . Z \� e . � \ �o� �x a "'A?'•'� .a+u a.�� aa �` �� .� . , a c�r � � � . . ' � - � '� . � �,^ �� N� � �, � �, , ; The Saratoga City Council has adjusted the �\ . �� h �� '; ,� � � � two-year budget for the fiscal years 1989/90 and ��_:. � � � � � '� e �� ,� �- �`;�� y �� :� �' 1990/91. The City began preparing two-year �'�, ,°�,� , �,� '��'�� • ��, , � � ��''� � � �� budgets three years ago to improve the City's . � � 'w � ,� � s \ � � ` ��;' �� `, , z� ��a.=�r �� ,�� planning,cash flow and cash management capa- ' , '�� , ��` � � bilities,and its ability to meet the needs of , �- �� F� .� ��H �� •��` ��`,. ...b ��i � As • . �"A�1A •3.. "'� � � '�� '�� p�: ,.�� .a" "�� Saratoga residents. a � � �� ` � �� A� � �'�� r�� .:� . �t�� ' ��` �:�� r 'w � ;�':p�-�� x ': . �� , , � � �� The newest change to the budget is the " '� �.�� t �� s , a� � .. ,�,�� ' �� . �� x r �� ' addition of environmental programs. These new � � ��\ � , :, �"��; �•� � � �` � � : ��'��a �.� programs will address the changes mandated by ", � � ��. ��;: � a� : � , w R. �� ,,,�;k+ ,,,, � � � � State government that require waste reduction on z • � .�...�. F �� _�� , � ,,,��,�. A � a a city-wide basis. Last year,money was only �� . �... �� ,� � � � � � budgeted to cover the household hazardous � waste event. This year,an additional$184,919 - , " �, ;; � � � , was budgeted to cover two additional staff , - � ,� . -•- - .. .. people and the development of a solid waste � -�� _ - a management program.Harry Peacock,City ` `u� �'"' ' ' Manager,points out,"These are not one-time , , : � : : .. � . " N�.�i�'�" b� -. . �� '�' �C HiR � u, �� ,� '� budgeted items,these charges will continue into - - `�, ��r:,�a,: �� '�� .�, � the future." • �,��.�e: :�t _ .�.-�,��a: ' � �,�•; . . �� .� The new budget will continue to maintain �� '�".��` : � �� the City's operating reserve. Since 1987,the '' �.��. ��• � �, � �� ; � �� City has maintained a reserve equal to six ,, ;*°��"" �° "a. ' � ` -- - � �� months of operating budget. The total reserve � for 1990/91 is$6,355,840. The reserve provides , necessary funds for cash flow,emergency opera- tions,and to supplement the Consolidated A five-year Captial Improvement Plan is currently being prepared by the Ciry of Saratoga. Brookglen Park playground improvements Budget as needed. ' were a part of the plan adopted in 1988. See story page 3. Last year,the City used reserves to finance repairs to Pierce Road and to pay for extra City of Saratoga building inspections and repairs following Octo- 13777 Fruitvale Ave. � - sutk Race ber's earthquake. More recently,reserve funds Saratoga,CA 95070 u.s.Poscage were needed as cash flow when the State PAID of Califomia was unable to pass a budget and Saratoga,CA . Permic t36 send necessary funds to the cities. While most ' of these monies will be paid back into the P�ST�L CUS•I•�MER L�CAL reserve,the remaining funds generate revenue for the City through interest. - � ' . . (Continued on page 3) , . The Saratogan , Sarato a Teena ers Benefit g g CITY UPDATE . . . . . - from Commission Activities RCCI'CQtIOiZ NBWS As part of an on-going series;The Saratogan will youth. They complain of having nothing to do,when Goober Games are coming to Saratoga! � feature a different ciry cor�zmission in each issue. The their support would make the programs more successful." One of the many new programs provided by commissions assist the City Council and serve the community in a number of different ways. Commission Last year the Youth Commission organized a trip to ' �, the City of Saratoga Recreation Department, Southern California during Spring break which included a Goober Games will be held weekly after members are appointed by the Ciry Council to provide ongoing citizen involvement in major policy areas. trip to Disneyland and Catalina. Junior High School school at Redwood Middle School and will dances were also organized by members of the Youth feature such games as earthball,tug-o-war, Most commissions' responsibilities include providing ultimate frisbee and much more. Other new reco►nmendations to the City Council,holding public Commission,and were considered quite successful. after school programs include Geative hearings,and raising issues which Commission Annie Guichard,a Senior at Saratoga High School, Cartooning and Teen's Night Out. For more members believe should be handled by the City. has been a member for one year,and is reapplying for information on other Recreation Department Appointments to the Commissions are made throughout what will be her last year on the Commission. She programs ca11867-3438,extension 259. the year as terrras expire or vacancies appear. This applied last year because she knew others who were month we profile the Youth Commission. involved,and she said they seemed to be having a good The Youth Commission was established by the time and meeting new people. More than that,she says � � she wanted to be involved in something that would make • �I�� ^^�I�� - City of Sazatoga in July 1988 to involve teenage youth CC in communicating teen issues to the City Council. things happen for the youth in the community. Members of the commission are students at junior and • , C�� senior high schools in the area and are appointed to ' ' �J either one-or two-year terms. The Commission members advise the City Council in the area of youth � City Council - activities and work with the City Recreation department TeBllagB YOI�thS ItlVitBd t0 Apply First and third Wednesdays,7•30 p.m. to plan,develop,and promote teen programs. f01'Y011tjt COlIZIflISSlOfZ POSlZlOIIS Joan Pisani,Director of the Recreation Depart- Applications are now being accepted for Planning Commission ment and Advisor to the Youth Commission,has new open positions on the Youth Commission. .The i Second and fourth Wednesdays,7:30 p.m. plans for the direction of the�ommission in the coming deadline to apply is Seprember 18,1990. Any year. The number of commission members will teenage youth in the seventh through 12th grade decrease from 26 to approximately 12 to 15. Pisani sees who is a resident o Sarato a is eli cble. For � Parks&Recreation Commission f g g I benefits in setting up a definite purpose for the program, more information and an application call Betsy Fi['St Monday,7:30 p.m. as well as specific responsibilities,application process, Cory,Deputy City Clerk at 867-3438,extension and selection criteria. 215. ' . . ' Heritage Preservation Commission � ' First and third Wednesdays,3 p.m. In the coming yeaz,leadership training will be Youth Commission appointments are for provided for members. As in past years,the purpose of one or two-year terms. Commissioners are the Commission will be to plan activities and report on required to attend a one-day orientation and a Public Safety Commission outh activities to the Cit Council. _ 5econd Monday,7•30 p.m. y y three-hour leadership training program. After � , , Scott Buchanan,a Junior at Saratoga High • training,Commissioners will attend and partici- School,has been involved with the Youth Commission pate in at least 80 percent of the Youth commis- Libl'ary Commission • sion meetings scheduled the second Monday of since it began two yeazs ago,and plans to re-apply Fourth Wednesday,7:30 p.m. each manth beginning in November and continu- ' again this year. Buchanan would like to see more com- , ` � ' " � munity involvement and points out,"The Commission ing through June. The meetings are scheduled Finance Adviso Committee • f►' P• P• . r1' was formed to supply Saratoga's youth with something om 7 rn.to 8:30 m. � - AS needed. to do,but lacks support from other Saratoga City Council and Planning Commission meetings New Task Force Will Investi (�� are held at Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. � City Hall hours are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. All meeting agendas are posted 72 hours in advance on the kiosk in sarato G.,S O �� IJ ace Need►J � front of City Hall. g p p - Highlights of City Council agendas are published Sazatogans have become concerned with the T'he decision to develop an open-space policy is on the Monday before a Council meeting in the San limited open space available,and the citizens and City based upon the results of a survey conducted last winter. Jose Mercury News,and are listed on community officials are embarking on an agressive program to find The survey found that Saratogans strongly favor a number • access TV Channel6. Agenda materials are available at ''a way to preserve this scarce resource. of planning policies to acquire,utilize and preserve open City Hall on Monday before meetings,and from - space within the city limits. Saratoga Planning Director Saturda mornin before Cit Council meetin s and ` ' '�e Saratoga City Council has decided to create a Y g Y g Steve Emslie said the task force will use the survey as a Monday before Planning Commission meetings at the �sk force to develop an open-space policy for the City. data base to proceed with the changes. � Saratoga Community Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue. � 'I'he task force,chaired by the Mayor, consists of repre- � sentatives from the Planning,Heritage Preservation,and Emslie hopes that the task-force will have an open- � Parks and Recreation Commissions,and the Finance space policy prepared within the next three to four Recent City Council Actions 'Advisory Committee,as well as interested citizens months. At that point,the task force will work with the ° At the June 20, 1990 meeting the City Council ' chosen to represent all geographical areas of Saratoga. city to implement their recommendations. adopted the revised budget for 1990/91,adopted a fee structure for second response to public disturbance,and • �. .:..,�. ,. � � . approved an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce , � � • to coordinate business promotion. . .; �.: ,�", �.� ' , . . . T'he City Council reorganized and elected a " Mayor and Vice Mayor at the July 5, 1990 meeting. � � � Council representatives were also appointed to various � � _ _ _ ; County committees,commissions and agencies. The ' '4 ` ` . 1; � plan of execution for the Sheriff's contract for 1990/91 � was also approved. °��_ ��" . � � � � e,� ' . ' . . ,.�5 �y \� ' �� a2. � �`i�a. �' gu ... A public hearing on altemative master plans for a � P� �; • � ' ��'� � ��`�� ; '� senior caze facility was held at the July 24, 1990 � �� ` ,� �� 'a`°"� �� . � �, meetin The 81 rcent residential increase for � �� `�=a • ��°°'�,� � , .��. g• Pe � .; ....,. �.�� .< .,� rubbish collection rate was approved,and the Council � � = :� � �.,;. , �� `� =`� � ` , a�. upheld Planning Commission modifications to use � _ � " • . � ; � e;�.. � C� .. a . : permit for Brookside Club. ` � � �.<. ��• v:,. � � . ,,��,�� . � �� . � At the August 1, 1990 meeting an ordinance was ��. � � �� m � � ' . 'r� i : . � � . introduced allowing for Councilmember initiative of .� � ��a� ^ � ,�°�� .�,�� r� � �,, ..,: � �appeals from administrative decisions or decisions of ,,� ��' �'��'�� ' �,� �� *�_�. F � � �� the Plannin Commisssion. A ublic hearin on Route ,�,'� `� '` �' S P g >� k �° :; � �� `.� ; �� 85 sound wall heights and locations was also held at �� '� \ ` ; � � �' �' '� x ,� �� ;� u� this meeting• �" ` �� •'�'; . . - � . . � .. �� ,�.ai % �,�a,��, �.a.� Fs •� z. The Council voted against joining the Ballpark � � � � � � �"'�.�� :i ��. `.,a`��'�4YfW�l��i�� '� ,�'� � _ �..�\�`� �� . Joint Powers Finance Authority and placing the ,�„ q,,��:<� i�i�p f�� , ;, il� ; z �o � �� , ,��P� .:�: ��,, �. ` �� . • :,. ro osed utilit taJc on the ballot at the meetin held ��""' P P Y S ��,�,�,�..`'� . : .... - � ° _::: -.:._ August 7, 1990. The new open-space task force will make recommendations that will help the Ciry of Saratoga preserve views like this one. . The Saratogan i 1 Im rovement Plan Ca ta p p ORDINANCE . . - • • • __ Identlfies Ke Clv�c Pro ects y J FQlS6 AZQI'fllS The City of Saratoga is currently preparing an . �' �� •�""� °� s�'� s '�� * g°�` ��'� ,�< updated six-year Capital Improvements Plan(CIP)for ��` �`�� , � � �w � _� � �� 'g All Saratogans with an active alarm sys- � r�y" �' the period of 1990-91 to 1995-96 to identify key civic ��k� ,�° �� "� "�` � �� h '�� `�"�;' tem need to have a permit on file at city hall. � , ��.�� , � � �� .3 �� ' projects to maintain and improve the quality of life in �� ,•�� , ,�m�� ;�� ,,,, � �� > There is no charge for the permit,and to date . � .,��°° ��;��, � ,"'�`�,� � �� • Saratoga. �� '� '� �� x :� �..;y , no fines or late penalties for the permit itself � � _- � "s �,� �;� '`�" �� : x,� �� , � ��h � � �; � have been charged to residents. T'he informa- Accordin to Cit En ineer L Perlin,the ;''"�'��` �"¢� � �, �,� �� , � �' ' g Y g �' � �. � �ay�. � y, tion contained on the permit allows city followin are some of the Ca ital ro ects which are w � �� '` �� ' �� g P� P .l � � �� , �� ° � a encies to better serve the communit . � �` .� y�`�" � ,� �� `° g Y already included in the existing CIP and which will be �� ,,�«�. �, �, �. r . � � n �t °�� "� � .' x ��: � �'�`; False alanns are a costly problem in carried over into the new CIP: � �_ � xA*`�� ';, ' `�fi = � �� ' � ��_�� t�., s �� ' ��'�Po':, Saratoga with the number of alarm systems • Replacement of two Quito Road bridges. �� • ' x '�� '� � ��_ � �: � installed in residences and businesses. A false �� , °`�` � �� _ � • Continuin the annual avement mana ement .� � �� .� s�":s� � � � alarm is defined as`the activation of an alarm . g P g system through a mechanical failure,accident, - program. �-; ��a`� �'� � :� � "' ' .�^x�' f �i n � � ' �.�.� � misoperation,malfunction,misuse,or the Median landscaping on Saratoga/Sunnyvale � ��'�' � negligence of the alarm system owner."No • Road from Big Basin Way to Verde Vista Lane. �� chazge is made for the first two false alarms � � •r�� '' � occurring within a 12-month period. A third • Construction of a Pedestrian bridge over _ • e - false alarm within the same period,however, Sazatoga Creek in Wildwood Park. �: �,�� ;. will result in a$50'charge. Charges'for'-` � � f ,�� , subsequent false alarms increase on a gradu- • Reconstruction of Sarahills Drive. • ,, " ', ated scale to a maximum of$200 per occur- • Construction of a sidewalk on 4th Street from rence. � Big Basin Way to Wildwood Park. _ __ _ ..._..... _ T'he Capltal Improvement Plan is adopted by the Wildwood Park may be one of the projects to rece�ve top priority in CIP funding. City Council. Specific projects are then approved as a Gas Money to be P�of the budget each yeaz. The plan is usually revised every two yeazs as new projects are added and project Saratoga Village. At Brookglen,the basketball � • priorities reevaluated. The plan suggests how all of the courts were replaced,and new playground equipment Returnedto C�tV projects listed can be completed within the six-year Was installed. The soccer field and softball diamond " period. at El Quito were refurbished,and the diamond gained a new backstop and bleachers. All of the improve- - $aratogans'gas money is on its way back to their past projects that have been completed include ments to Saratoga Village were a part of the plan City. Following passage ofProposition 111 last June, improvements to Brookglen and El Quito Parks,and adopted in 1988. the gas t�was raised and counties are now required by the State to prepare'a Congestion Management Plan. This plan will monitor transportation and traffic flow, ' variet of Activities Planned For and determine what changes can be made by the , y counhes to cut down on the amount of emission matenals that are released into the environment � second Annua� �elebrate Sarato �!. . � _ ,. _ _ g � Every county in the state will be participating in the program in order to receive the revenue at the end of T'he second annual city-wide party sponsored by be held at the Sazatoga High School Gym from 7 p.m.to the fiscal yeaz. The exact amounf will bebased on the the City,Chamber of Commerce and other civic groups 10 p.m.. Admission is$3 per person. The gym will be population of the city. Saratoga expects to receive ap- � will kick off Friday,September 21 and continue for 10 open for volleyball and other activities planned by the proximately$100,000 for complying with the program. days through September 30. The community-wide Youth Commission. On Sunday,September 23, • event will feature the town parade;the Town Barbecue; Wildwood Park will be alive with music from local high T'he plan will be prepared by a public agency. �e opening gala and a performance of"Nine"by the school bands from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m.for Music Fest 90. The West Valley cities of Saratoga,Cupertino,Monte Sazatoga Drama Group; a pancake breakfast;and a lOK Everyone is invited to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy , Sereno,and Los Gatos will send one representative to fun run,known as the Chamber Chase;a street dance some youthful music in the park. : be a part of this agency. T'he agency is required to and sampling of food and wine from ' produce a seven-year capital improvement plan which Saratoga restaurants and winemakers. Last year over 8,000 people partici- includes service standards for roads,highways and pated in the events scheduled over the 10- public transit. In addition to many of the same f$�n day period. A sense of community spirit events that proved to be popular last C�,�, r��'� and pride was evident,especially follow- A Saratoga City staff person will be part of a year,there will also be some brand technical advisory group which will work with the new events. This year will feature a ing the October 17 earthquake which _. agency over ten months in developing the plan. Fol- week long recognition of Saratoga preceded the ev�nts. Donations made lowing the implementation of the plan,the technical businesses and services. This has through last year's Celebrate Saratoga , advisory group will assist in any changes made to the �en dubbed"Celebrate Saratoga raised$3000 for local earthquake relief. plan. Business,"which will allow citizens to support local businessmen and find Community organizations are invited to After the plan is completed,the agency will : get involved in this year's event. Cele- monitor the implementation of the plan by the cities. If out what great services are in their brate Saratoga is run entirely by volun- , ,. a city dces not meet the requirements proposed in the own backyards. � teers. Anyone wishing to volunteer their plan,the agency has the ability to recommend that the The Recreation Department is SARATOGA time or services is welcomed and invited. State withhold money from the city. City Manager presenting two programs designed es- For information on the scheduling of Harry Peacock says that Saratoga would like to use the pecially for Saratoga teens. Saturday, Celebrate Saratoga 1990,call the Chamber revenue from the gas ta�c to improve current systems in September 22,"Teen Night Out"will of Commerce at 867-0753. the city such as the traffic signals,sidewalk systems and bicycle trails. He also believes that public education can contribute to the overall success of the program. Budget : (Continued from page 1) ' � Thes a rat O a n ; Current Revenues And Expenditures Projects. T'hese expenditures aze then broken down s g on a line item basis. � General Fund revenues for fiscal 1990/91 are �_' ' projected to be$7,031,143,down fmm$7,983,615. Capital Projects �: The 1989/90 figure is higher in part because it in- Capital projects totaling$2,730,560 have been The Saratogan is published bi-monthly by the � cludes$1 364 000 from the sale of su lus ro rt budgeted for 1990/91. The projects budgeted may rP P Pe Y City of Saratoga to inform residents about important at the corner of Cox and Saratoga/Sunnyvale Road, already be underway with additional funds needed to ' City Council and government issues. Please direct �,. your comments to Carolyn King, City of Saratoga, .' and because funds were contributed by FEMA to complete the project. Funds budgeted for capital 13777 Fruitvale Avenue,Sazatoga,CA 95070. 'W last year's revenue for reimbursement purposes projects are used for improvements to Saratoga r`� following.the earthquake. parks,facilities,streets and communities. [For more + � information,see related article on this page] EditOr'lal/Design _ �' Expenditures are broken down into the four .�_� rt Anthon main azeas of Operating Programs,General Gov- Copies�of the complete budget are available for ,,,_ Robe Y ernment,Intergovemmental Services and Capital review at the Sazatoga City Hall or Public Library. ' . � . � . . .. / . . . . The Saratogan . _ • ons ruc lon o a one ar ens . u ura en er s n erwa � - . . . . : � _ . . , „ - � _� - . � �� —: ,�, �� .-`: _.�— ` a�w ,,, Construction workers are ='. �� a ; `�� busy drilling holes and ;� & ..: �� :,� �a�n. . , � �� , �'"` ^f°a- .� _ " a inserting steel and con- � ,� � � � C� ;,:�—-�'- �..... ��,� _ - , ' '4 � ' crete reinforcements which �� - o ', t - ^''""`� ¢ will serve as the foundation � � :. 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JI . � $ Y� {��`S� „ ._ �� . � ,M .S. `� . .. .�y�¢ S�/'y� '�`�4" ��-. �l•�..�` 4 �.. � . 54S��f.#" j . . �$y {.r :�i ^i ,J � � ,�,y. , / . . �{�j^ T' X ;t � � ,� -� � 4,ti /��.; ��s� Y�•.siia,o � � e - '4 w, s r4, ��,,,� �� g�� ..�4 > ,. ; x ,�,� �''��`�,I" 'd',, �,s 3 � �..a, �� ,� . . , n�� r 1k�` �'�:�y, . ." �- �4,; . y �� k � *� � �R�� . � � F �� , .. .�'. �:. . . . Y`,�aY'Y' t L� �3`��, (u '� 3 .�,�,S' �, f"'+-.�..n .5-- -' � - . . vFis sCx=: `-�z� �. ,.t� . • : � �� . ' ?�...3�"� �`�� sstt t�,�� w»;�u...'^.�.�..:m +x-,+� �'�+� '� . . wl:�i:� � �. �n� �.4 a� ' �'�"+k.� �. - �'� {, t . �4�' � ,�� s� '.� ,.9 . ��a� y� � �'�� " 's../ '�y . s��lr � '��5�' ;s� �. �t". . , � f�i£:'� 2� �.y a u.� � � /`` �. `\ � � �� .M. �...�% '"#� , � i � �`i� �' ��z., �" „".e�` '�. , � ! � �. ,� ' � ' � n��9�- `'"';�; ,� 'rc I � . q - '�. . � �: . sr � -, . > +�.,_,__. ' . � - 4 ' 3 � `'3,� . � � _ d�'°Llr�w�.... � . � :w.0 �� z��y��nde �� '�,^.,` . . '- � �. . . +.-� u _ � .. . � . � � �Y ... �3�Su�,i"Y��4 .. . . _. . . . , � _...__ . . . ,,.,... YR¢«y�. . �.. ..<,x . ..,w.., . .. .,. . , Photo courtesy of Don Mi[ler. Construction of the Hakone Cultural Center has begun, will be transported up the narrow, windy road to Hakone - with materials continuing to arrive in Saratoga through the end Gardens. Tl�e materials will be transported on four cargo of September. The 2000 square foot building is to be con- containers by ship, then by truck to Saratoga. Under nor- structed in the style-of a Japanese home of 160 years ago and mal circumstances, the materials would then go by truck to ' is the first building of its kind in the United States. The build- the construction site, but the road does not allow for this ing was originally constructed in Japan, then taken apart to be mode of transportation. Other alternatives being consid- � shipped to Saratoga. Next month the carpenters will begin ered include using a helicopter, breaking down the materi- putting the pieces together to complete the Cultural Center in als to fit on a smaller vehicle, or using the adjacent road its final place in the Hakone Gardens. that is attached to private properties. The Hakone Founda- � tion and the Saratoga Maintenance Department are work- " A dilemma at this point is determining how the materials ing together to find a solution to this situation. Garbage Rate Increase (ContimAed from page 1) �� residential rates was$1.49 to$14.30 for unlimited � , curbside pickup. Prior to May 1989,the last general ; THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED! � increase was in June 1987. Hazardous Waste Event To Be Repeated � � Following the success of this year's household � � hazardous waste drop-off event held in March,the City � If you are interested in joining a committee to work on a solid waste � . is currently planning a second event to be held in March � , 1991. This event will again be held in association with � policy, review the feasibility of returning to a metered can system, and � the other West Valley cities of Campbell,Los Gatos � organizing an incentive program for those who recycle,please send a letter � and Monte Sereno. Saratoga's cost for last year's event � applying for a po�ition on the citizen committee with the following informa- � was$49,000 after sharing expenses with the other � tion: Back round ex erience t an in solid waste ex lanation o wh ou � cities. The new$.45 charge on garbage bills will go g � p �f y� � p f y y , toward financing this event on a yearly basis. ; are interested in serving on this committee, and length of residency in Sara- Different Approaches Being Considered , tOgCl. ; The City of Saratoga is examining the feasibility of returning to a metered can service instead of the un- ; SBflCZ y011l'Z8tt8l't0: ; limited can service currently being used. An incentive , : May01' F'I'aIlC1S StUtZIllall , program is also being considered to reward those who , ' Clty Of SSl'atOga , < recycle with a discount on their garbage bill. While � these issues are in the preliminary stages,citizens are � 13777 Fi'uitVale AVellue � . invited to join a citizens'committee to review these � SaI'atOgB� California 95070 � options. The address to submit an application or � � requestinformationislistedtotheright. `��-��-�---��_��--��