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CITY UPDATE, PAGE 2 ORDINANCE NEWS, PAGE 3
. POLICY CONFERENCE, PAGE 4 COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION, PAGE 3 '
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this letter which was sent to Green Valley Disposal.
Navy blue and green recycling bins have become a Although this is a populaz program,some residents Council members and City staff feel this letter"says
common sight on Saratoga streets since the City's who were already recycling and redeeming plastic bottles it all".
curbside recycling program began last February. Eighty and aluminum cans for cash complain that they should not We are writing to let you know that we com-
percent of the City's residents have been putting out their have to pay the monthly chazge. In response to this Todd pletely support the current waste management
recyclable newspapers,cans,and bottles in special bins Argow,Community Services Director,points out,"All program. We are appalled that so many people are
provided by Green Valley Disposal for pick-up each week citizens share the benefits of a program that reduces the complaining about the new "toter" and about recy-
with regular trash. Saratoga boasts the highest participa- waste stream,regazdless of whether they decide to put the cling.
tion rate among neighboring cities and also surpasses the materials on the curb." Saratogans are also receiving the �
statewide average of 30 percent. added convenience of having materials picked up at their These are the key issues for us:
Residents a a monthl char e of$.82 r house- houses. �
p y y g pe For$.82 a month we are able to do our share to
hold for this service. T'his cost is fixed for five years and The City is currently looking into adding additional "save the planet." We consider this a duty and a �
covers the difference between per household cost, materials to the program. A pmgram for recycling white privilege.
processing costs and the actual value of the recycled paper,commercial recycling,and a method to collect yard
• Washing and sorting bottles is not nearly as in-
materials collected. waste are being considered. convenient as hauling them to the garage,storing
The greatest return on this investment wiil come in For more information about the recycling program, them in the garage(storing newspapers is dan-
- - the long run, L�creased recycling means fewer materials citi2ens=ar�inuited to phon�i�:e City of Saratoga_Coanmu�_ gerous),and then hauling three different bags of -
are being deposited into the Guadaloupe landfill,extend- nity Services department at 867-3438. things to the recycle center. Glass is heavy and
ing the life span of the landfill. This is a benefit for all dangerous. Newspapers are heavy and can cause
citizens. Future projections point out that it could cost injuries.
$100 to$150 per household each month for garbage Future Household • The latest statistics oint out that the amount o
disposal,and landfill costs have already risen 20 percent p f
in the last year. With the current program adding life to HaZ�ll�l.iOUS WuS�Q recycling now being done is far greater than
landfills,higher costs are being pushed to the future. when people were using the recycle center.
EV�n l.S ���inn�(.1 People can still use the recycle center if they
choose.
We feel most Saratogans share our opinions on
The popularity of last March's Household Hazardous this issue,but we are concerned that the complainers
Waste event has prompted the City of Saratoga into project an image that affluent people just don't care
looking for ways to have similar collections on a more about the problems of society. As an affluent and
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� " frequent basis. educated people,Saratogans should be setting an
' ' 4� �:Y ' example as citizens who are proud to be a part of this
A ,4 " ����J�� Four cities joined together to sponsor the waste pick step forward toward a responsible society and a
� up which was held in Campbell. Over 1200 people healthier planet. �
- �,�` �- y �r ��� attended the event,with the highest number of participants
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° � � �� � ' coming from Saratoga. T'he citizens'response rate was Our opinion is that the complainers are not in
almost six times higher than the state average response rate touch with the issues. Green Valley has done a great
;������ for this type of event. job of ridding our neighborhoods of garbage and
����� `;:�� f Unfortunately,keeping the cost down can only be addressing the "throw away" mentaliry of our
. ` �, ; . , society. These complainers are not aware of the laws
� ,����� �i�,�' � accomplished if the City is able to operate the program m ancl regulations that now require the City and Green
� � ,...wu ' cooperation with other cities in Santa Clara County. Todd
' ������r�..i,w�'���" Ar ow,D'uector of Communit Services oints out that Valley to actively encourage recycling and reduce
" ` � ��F ^ ; b workin with other cities i the count� the event could solid wastes. Keep up the good work.
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' ' • be held on a monthly basis at rotating drop centers. Sincerely,
' 'Residents could go to the nearest location when the need
� arises,or wait for the event to be held locally,"said Alan and Anne Gartner
Argow.
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The City plans to hold the event at least once a yeaz, *
��`�, as well as to continue looking into programs to assist ROU l.e 85 Update
"�� " ��;�dR ,,� �' concerned citizens in disposing of their household
' "�`"` _ .� :" hazardous wastes. "The citizens of Sazatoga are anxious Construction on Route 85 has begun in Saratoga.
Two bridges over San Tomas Aquino Creek will be widened this t0 C�O WI18t tlley Cai]t0 S8V0 t17C 0IIV1rOI1I17eIlt. TI10 Clt}�Of Work is continuing on the Cox Avenue overpass and
summer. See story,page 3. Sazatoga wants to make as many methods available as pedestrian overcrossing from Kevin Moran Park to Biue
possible without fees,"said Argow. Hills School with the installation of community walls,
utility re-locations and foundation for the pedestrian
City of Saratoga sullc Race overcrossing. This portion of the project is scheduled to
13777 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga,CA 95070 U�PAID ge be completed in February 1991..
' • Saratoga,CA For more information on Route 85 including maps
. Permic 136 and informational materials,community meeting dates �
` � and construction schedules,Saratogans can call the Meas-
POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL ure A Field office at 866-2277,or visit the offices located
at 18805 Cox Avenue,Suite 130-A. The office is open
Monday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.,Tuesday
and Thursday 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.,and Fridays 2 to 5 p.m.
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Free Pest Inspection Available p p
Many Saratogans have contacted the Santa Claza ,
County Vector Control District about rats in their neigh- _ Sazatogans strongly favor a number of planning
borhoods. The District says that this problem is control- , policies to acquire,utilize and preserve open space within
lable with citizen cooperation. the city limits,according to results from a survey commis-
sioned by the City last winter.
According to the District,the rat population can be �„� -
� T'he City Council,Planning,Heritage,and Pazks
' controlled if conditions allowing food and shelter are • � ��,� �,,� ��:
modified or removed. Rat traps alone can not achieve �'' ' ' and Recreation Commissions,and the Finance Committee
long term,effective rat controL - will hold a joint open hearing on Tuesday,July 10 to
review the survey's findings and begin development of a
The District provides free information and assis- new open space strategy for the city.
' tance to help Saratoga residents control rats,mosqu�cces Drought and Fire Danger
and other public health pests. Included in the program are The survey,which sampled 435 Saratoga residents, .
property'inspections for 3'at problems,rodent conirol and �a�er dry winter means continuing water conser- found that at least two-thirds of those polled favored each
ad�isory services These services are-supported`through _ vatian and fire danger to Sazatoga residents this summer. of fow proposed strategies for obtaining additional funds
district funding and are aVailable to all'county residents at Saratogans will once again need to do their parf to con- for open space and pazk improvements. The most populaz
no charge. : serve water and prevent fires, funding device,drawing a favorable response of 84
Free water conservation kits prepared by the Santa ��ent,was City encouragement of sponsorship by local
Saratogans can make an appointment for a free corporations and organizations.
home and yazd inspection by calling the District at 299- Clara Valley Water District are available at the Sazatoga
City Offices. The kits include instruction on checking for Seventy-three percent of those surveyed said they
2050 IVlonday through Friday,8 a.m.to 5 p.m. This ,
inspection wiil help rid neighborhoods and iesidents' household plumbing leaks,shower head water savers and would also favor a special$65 taxpayer s assessment for
property of these damage causing and disease carrying two plastic waterbags that can cut water waste up to 15 the average home to pay for acquisition and maintenance •
rodents.
percent when used in toilet tanks. of approximately one acre of parkland per yeaz. Fewer re-
Saratogans should be alert to fire dangers around spondents were willing to pay$100 per yeaz and the
their homes. All flammable vegetation should be cleared majority of respondents were not willing to pay$150 per
Recreation Department News Wlcn;�,3o feec of cne sm►�c�,and off the roof,eaves and y�'
You and your children don't need to complain about rain gutters. Tree limbs should be trimmed within 10 feet Saratoga property owners already contribute to the
� being bored this summer. You'll find a wide range of of your chimney,house and garage. Chimney outlets and regional Mid-Peninsula Open Space District,but rules
camps and classes for all ages and interests being offered , vents should be covered with a vertical spark arrester of governing open space within the City's limits have not
by Saratoga's Recreation Department. 1/2 inch mesh screen. changed since the mid-70s.
There's still space in the Saratoga Springs Mountain For more water conservation and fire prevention According to the survey's findings,open space
Camp for boys and girls entering 4th through 7th grades tips,residents should call the Santa Claza Valley Water meant natural,undeveloped land to about half of the re-
and the Adventure Camp for 9 to 11-yeaz-olds. Camp Dis,trict and the Fire Department. spondents,while the other half defined open space as
fires,hiking,crafts,swimming and more wili be included. parkland or landscaped land.
These camps meet throughout July and August. '
Utlllly USBTS TQX �� . When asked to rank specific physical features that
There are also many classes for adults,youths and may characterize open space,respondents ranked natural,
teens including Bike Maintenance,Education for Child- Some citizens may qualify for an exemption to the undisturbed hillsides as the most important feature,fo1-
birth,Kinder Club,Fun with Origami,Puppet Making Utility Users Tax. Saratogans whose income falls below ` lowed by.neighborhood parks.,recreational.parks and un-
and more. Eor more information call the Community certain levels may benefit fram an exemption provision,in �veloped land. �
Center at 867-3438,extension 248 or 249. effect since the tax was instituted in 1985. ff the total
: gross income for your household is at or below the level Saratoga�lanning Director Steve Emslie said there
Motorcycle Park Reopens � Set ea�h ye�,you may file for an exemption from the 3.5 Were"no surprises"in the survey results. "We expected
percent tax on gas and electric bills. there to be strong support for open space preservation
After being closed for three years,the San Jose Ma among Sazatoga residents,and we were right. Now it's
torcycle Pazk has reopened. The area is designed and , The maximum household income to qualify for the our job to develop a direction for those efforts.
authorized for use by off-road motorcycles,ali-terrain , exemption is one half of the median income for Santa -
cycles and all-terrain vehicles. There are 12 miles of dirt Claza County,based on the 1980 census and adjusted
trails and motorcross track available for these vehicles, annually for inflation. Tt�e 1990/91 limit is$20,709. •�� � t ` ' °°�• �
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however,four-wheel drive and standazd drive vehicles are - ' '-
If you have previously filed for an exemption,or are
not allowed on the trai�s or track. ;�' The City of Sazatoga has enclosed a card with a
p lanning on fi ling,remem b er t ha t exemp tions mus t be re- x` uake Survival Tips in this issue of The Sarat _'
Motorcycle Park,located on Metcalf Road east of newed at the beginning of each fiscal yeaz(July 1). Ap- z�, you are encouraged to read these tips and be ,
' the Monteney Highway,is currently open Friday,Satur- plications for exemprion are accepted at any time. For � ���e event_of a te�eat ctf last October's ':
day,and Sunday from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. By mid-summer, . more information on how to file for an exemprion,contact
; . the park will be.open.five days per week,from 8 a.m.to Cazolyn King at 867-3438.
dusk every day. The cost is$5 per off-road motorcycle,
A.T.C.,or A.T.V. All riders must wear helmets while j,� • *
rid�g,and must have O.H.V,stickers,current registrarion, Tlle LI�ral�y LOVeS I l.s New Look for Summer!
and spazk arresters for their equipment. Riders wili be
required to sign a waiver'bf liability. ' .' ;� The Saratoga Library is showing off a fresh face as � = a :� r.•-:: ' '� '° ?
Permits aze required-to drive cars,4-wheet drive it heads inta a busy summer season. The refurbishing in , �
vehicles and motorcycles ii�Sazatoga's hills except on progress since January is finished and visitors are noticing
° the recent addition of new drapes and other improvements '' `
public streets. Citizens interested in acquiring a permit for ;
off-road driving can call the City of�aratQga's Commu- �'hich compleEe the project. '`-"
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nity Services department at 867-3438 �,;� ` This summer promises to be a busy season for the
' ' � ' ` ° � library. Circulation of library materials has increased f�t:
about 20 percent over last year's figures for several �
months this spring. Currently about 35,000 items are '� ''` ;
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���.�� �.�.- �- � �� ��� ,; ��; checked out each month,compared to about 24,000 per
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month just five years ago. Items include books on tape,
�- records,compact discs,videos and other formats as well
b` �� , �a,ra,t C� a, as the traditional library books.
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�: so successful that the City of Saratoga has budgeted for
e�aracv�an is pablished quarterly by che Gity of Saracogai' year-round Sunday service starting immediately. ' a�
�,residenCs about importaitt City Councii and govemme�u r -
in Se ember 199Q,The Sarato an witl be ablished' r��
� P� 8 P The Children's Room is taking a"Time Trek"this �:
thip;bas�s �;' �;: .� vacation season. Youngsters are encouraged to join the `�" '��" '� '� I
e dit'e t,�ottz comrnents to Ca[olyn$2st�,C�ry of Saraca�" summer reading club and to attend free programs Wednes- ,���� I
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: 13650 Saratoga Avenue at the cornec of Fruitvale Avenue. poR't ju�e this library�ust hy r't's cover:A number of interior " "
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For more information call 867-6126. - refurbishments have the Saratoga Library ready for a busy summer. -
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Fences and Garbage Cans Public Disturbance p , y _�
The City of Saratoga has amended an ordinance and Parents beware! If your minor son or daughter is '
now allows the installation of a solid fence or wall up to holding a"wild party,"the City of Saratoga will hold you As neighborhoods age,many neighborhood en-
eight feet in height along a property line that sepazates liable for the cost of the sheriff.making a second call to �ces,medians,parkways or other small patches of land
residential and commercial properties. your home if the party is considered to be a public distur- �'�'hich were once maintained by active property owner
bance. Gatherings where people under the age of 21-years �°ups have fallen into disrepair. In others,neighbors
�� The City also reminds citizens that all visible desire to landscape or upgrade areas which no longer meet
are served or allowed to consume alcohol are also illegal.
outdoor trash containers and garbage azeas need to be the aesthetic standazds of surrounding properties. The key
enclosed by a solid wall or fence to screen them from A second visit by the sheriff because of continuing questions are always,"Who is willing to do the work to
public view. Citizens who do not do so may receive a loud music or disruptive behavior is considered over and beautify the neighborhood,and who should pay to have an�
� notice from the city,and will then have sixty days after above the services normally provided to the citizens of area landscaped and maintained?" The City of Sazatoga
receivin the notice to com 1 with this ordinance. Sazato a so arents ma be chaz ed for these services. In can hel .
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- addition,serving alcohol to juveniles who are not under �
- the direct supervision of their parents or guardians is now Twenty-one residential and cammercial neighbor- �
; a misdemeanor,punishable with a fine not to exceed hoods in Saratoga have taken advantage of a program
HlllSll�B 1''BtlCtRg _ _ r .. which divides the responsibility for tommunity beautifica-
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$1,000 and/or six months in jail.
Saratoga hillside residents should be aware that - tion among those who will most dir�ctly benefit from such
except for fencing around recreational courts or pools and ' ` ` ' ' efforts. By designating their community as a zone in
fencing which constitutes part of a comal,no fencing on a ' ARl11tQZ COIIt/'OZ Sazatoga's Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District,
single site shall enclose an area in excess of four thousand The City of Saratoga reminds dog owners that dogs , all property owners in a specified area(most often a sub-
' square feet unless appmved by the Planning Commission. �not permitted in any residential or commercial areas of �vision)are assessed equally for the costs to maintain
' the City unless it is in a building or structure,on a leash, landscaping in their neighborhood. So far,more than
The Planning Commission may make an exceprion if 2,700 property owners have found the Lighting and
it finds that the visibili of the fence from ublic streets or in a fenced area. An ordinance was recently passed
h' P , Landscaping District to be their solution to neighborhood
and ad'acent ro rties will be reduced b landsca in or "�'�ch states that Saratoga s Community Service Officers
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other features of the site,if the fence is required for safety and County Animal Control Officers are responsible for
' reasons,and under other circumstances. determining if the fenced area is of suff'icient height, A recent survey conducted by the City concluded
strength and design to prevent escape by the particular �ere are almost 20 neighborhoods which could take ad-
The new ordinance also prohibits solid fences or dog confined there. Community Service Officers now vantage of this program to beautify and maintain areas ,
walls,fencing materials having exposed sharp points,and have authority similar to County Animal Control Officers �,�,hich have fallen into disrepair. Some neighborhoods are
installation of fencing within dedicated open space, to enforce animal control regulations. _ - still well maintained and could tum the responsibility of
the maintenance and collection of fees over to the City.
Faces Around City Hall over the next several years the City intends to develop
plans to annex these areas into the District based on a
� priority system which includes the need for beautification
Excellence Honored At Annual Luncheon and i��nelgh���des�s. �to fo�neW��
will be candidates for annexation each yeaz until all have
Marilyn Healey,Mike Nottoli and Robert Kirk Mark Wilde,who joined the DepartmenE last - ' been considered. .
were singled out for special honors at the City's annual month,has a B.S.in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly For 1991-92,the areas which will have top priority �
employee recognition luncheon May 18. and five years experience in construction administration.
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Healey,who works in the Recreation Department, "
Mont S Se e oo�ked art time as a lanner fo_ , t �� _ � pi,bspect`Roafl froirt Satratoga/Sunnyvale Raad to tlie "
was selected Most Inspirational by her peers. Nottoli,a
Community Services Off'icer;was voted Most Dedicated New Receptionists,Clerk Typist � Sazatoga Creek bridge on the south side of the street.
and the Maintenance Department's Kirk was named Most • Cox Avenue from the Route 85 overcrossing to the
Innovative. You may have noriced two new voices when you Sazatoga Creek bridge on both sides of the street.
called City Hall recently. We have two new receptionists
Service awards were also presented to seven em- who job share and work half days. • Prospect Road from Johnson Avenue to the Sazatoga
ployees: City Manager Hany Peacock,Kim Saxton- ' Creek bridge on the north side of the street.
Heinrichs,Rebecca Roldan Spoulos,and Richard Tor- JoanneD'Ambrosia,who works afternoons,started
work last June after nine yeazs in secretarial positions • Cox Avenue at Sarato a Avenue on the northwest
res for five yeazs of service;Deputy City Clerk Betsy g , -
Cory for ten years of service;Jack Tomlinson for 15 '' �'ith the City of Sunnyvale. She has a B.A.in Political side of the intersection.
years of service;and Erman Dorsey for 25 years of Science and is completing her Masters in Public Admini-
exemplary perfoimance. stration at San Jose State University. •The west side of Sartoga/Sunnyvale Road from EI
Dorado Court to Brandywine Drive and from Reid
Lane to Verde Vista Lane.
Two Planners Promoted ' Sharon Cosgrove,who works mornings,has been
Two former Assistant Planners,Tsvia Adar and �'�'ith the City since February. She has 15 years experience If you think your neighborhood could benefit from
in the banking industry. participation in the District,contact the City Engineer's
James Walgren,have been pmmoted to Associate Plan- -
ners in charge of Advance and Current Planning,respec- Meanwhile,the Community Services Department Office at 867-3438. City staff will let you know where �
your neighborhood is on the priority list and work with
tively. has added a new Clerk Typist,Sharon Melin who you to get your neighborhood annexed to the District.
Three new Assistant Planners have also been hired: Provides support to the Community Service Officers.
Sharon was hired in May and is a re-enhy worker with
George White,hired in December,is an Environ- extensive volunteer experience with the Moreland School
mental Studies gFaduate of San Francisco State and previ- District and other children's programs.�She also spent y,� �' �� ' k 7�
ously worked as a planner for Monterey County. eight years with TRW Space and Defense Systems in the ' ~ � -� ��'� O �e
field of database management. �� R�J»�aC�� T j�ls
Paul Kermoyan,who started in April,has a degree ' f� `r, ,[ �L r�
in Public Administration/City Planning from San Diego Welcome and congratulations to all our new col- , '
State and two years of experience with the City of Del leagues! Your diversity and enthusiasm keep our city �� ` :y.���m�� h a �=
Maz, government working in top geaz! :��
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�' ���� � �'' �3 � �`� ' The annual mid-term Budget Review Conference
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� � ` Issues discussed at this meeting included:
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• � �/ • B i c y c l e p a t h m a i n t e n a n c e. T h e p a rt i c i p an t s d i s-
_�� " .. .a;=:.,;��: � ' -. , � �.���` ,� ��```� `�°'�� cussed current maintenance efforts and standards,
� and are considering putting maintenance on a
„ Warner Hu�ton House.Currently located in the middle of Route 85's path,it wrll soon be moved across the street from t/ie Ciry's o,�ices. pavement-management type basis
� � • Violation of codes and envirenmental damage by
Historic Warner Hutton HO�S� developers. The City is looking into ways state laws
` can be improved to penalize violators of regulations,
� and how Saratoga can gather support for this issue
Is Movin To A New �0�� from other cities.
. � • Emergency preparedness. The City is concerned
Wh does a 90 ear-old house take a tri across the houses of the nod with such a hi h de e of desi With what activities,faciliries and equipment should
Q' y y p � g � � be upgraded or implemented to improve emergency
railroad tracks? detail. It was determined eligible for inclusion on the preparedness and response capabilities. The Ciry is
` National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1985.
A:To get out of Route 85's way! now looking into creating a radio station in associa-
tion with the fire department,training for emergency
It may sound like a riddle,but it's really an accurate WHO j�WARNER HUT'I'ON,ANYWAY? response in the schools,and setting up space for
• description of what is happening to the Warner Hutton emergency supplies in the Senior Center.
` House,one of the oldest homes in the Santa Clara Valley. W�er Hutton came to San Francisco frorn New
York with his father and mother in 1854. He was 12 years • Oak Tree Preservation and Planting Program.
Built in 1896,the house is situated within the old. Educated in San Francisco,Warner's dream was�to The City wants to provide a work plan for develop-
proposed alignment of the Route 85 transportation run a locomotive. ment and implementation of the program. A public
corridor. CalTrans,the govemment agency responsible hearing is upcoming regarding this issue.
for construction of Route 85,offered to move the Warner At the time,leaming this craft required engineering
Hutton House to a new location at no cost --if the City of �'�ning back in New•York and Warner's mother would The issues of Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Saratoga could find an appropriate site. not consent to his going away. Instead,he took a job in Districts and Household Hazazdous Waste Collection aze
San Francisca discussed in more detail in separate stories. Saratogans are
' Planning Director Steve Emslie needed to look no encouraged to watch for more details about the above
further than out his window to find the erfect lace. T'he �en his parents moved to a 200-acre ranch off of
> P p Quito Road in 1870,Warner came along to tend the issues in upcoming issues of The Saratogan.
Hutton House s new address will be right next to the
City's offices on Fruitvale Avenue. When all the proper orchards. In 1883,Warner pwchased 175 of his parents'
permits are taken care of,the house will be moved by acres. In 189,6,hi�;parents gave him the remaining
truck along a railroad right-of-way. acreage and�e built his"mobile"home around this time.
The one-story wood frame house built in the Queen A registry from the early part of this decade states
Anne architectural style will be used for City offices, that Warner"is a Republican in his party affiliations and ' ' �--
meetings,and conferences. spends much time in the great outdoors hunting and � ,
fishing when the opportunity affords. He has always been �
. T'he Warner Hutton House has significant architec- interested in the growth and prosperity of Santa Clara
tural integrity,and is one of the Valley's few remaining County and especially in Sazatoga and vicinity."
1990 Sarato a Summer Pavement Pro ram Is Underwa
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Following a Sazatoga warm-weather tradition,the Apricot Hill Ct. Chester End ' , Dagmar Dr. Saratoga Holiday
City's Maintenance Department is acting to improve the �8onaut Ct. Argonaut . End Debbie Ln. Russell End
�- Argonaut Dr. Regan Chateau N. Douglass Ln. Durham Shadow Oaks
durability of the city streets this summer. aspesi Ct. Aspesi Ena Fruic�ale Ave. S'toga/Los Gatos Farwell
Studies have shown that regular and proper mainte- Chaceau Cc. Ct,aceau Ena xomes nr. srockton Cox
Chateau Dr. Winter Argonaut Jaccazanda Ct. Ten Oak End
nance will extend a street surface's life. Utilizing a Cheverly Cc. Fredricksburg E�d Junipero Wy. - Ten Oak End
computerized Pavement Management System the Mainte- Cumberland Dr. Via Escuela Wincer J Kimedge Rd. Bohlman End
nance Department determines how badly streets have ��on Ave. 1�tcFarland Quito Lannoy Ct. Herriman End �
Dover Ct. Northampton End Mendlesohn Ln. � S'toga/Los Gatos Piedmont
deteriorated and which surfacing material is most appro- �;na Ln. solana Lazcl,monc Merribrook Dr. Braemaz Braemaz
riate.
P ;. Farwell Ave.- Wild Oak -� - S'toga/Los Gatos Myren Dr. ` ' Holiday `` Portos
Fredricksburg Ct. Fredricksburg ` End Old Tree Way ' ; Howen Braemaz
ManY StteetS tequlie 011ly lighf tI'88tlllerit wlth$lutry Fredricksburg Dr. : Cox Cox � palmtag Dr. ,.,,� Bellwood Bmokview
Seal:a thin,very dense and very black seal which�lls Jerries Dc June Herriman Saratoga La Paloma � Lutheria
cracks and prevents oxidation without producing dust and Kirkmont Dr. Atrium Kirkbrook Sazatoga Vista Herriman 'Thelma
, Lyons CL Aspesi End � Somerville Ct. Terrence End
gi8V0L McFazland Ave. Devon Devon Ted Ave. Sea Gull End
Newport Ct. Northampton End Via Arriba Ct. Via Arriba End
Chip Seal 1riVO1V0S SPI'aylIIg a IleBVy layei Of 011 Northampton Dr. Swlly Miller Via Arriba Dr. Via Monte Via Crecente
onto the pavement and covering it with a layer of gravel. Obrad Dr. Kosich Kosich Via Crescen[e Ct. Via Arriba End .
'� It is the most cost effective,ShOR-ternl SOlutlOri. Old Wood Rd. Cordwood Sobey N. Via Ranchero Ct. Via Ranchero End
Radoyka Dr. Kosich Ansley Via Ranchero Dr. Via Arriba Via Real
Cape Seal is combines the slurry seal and chip seal Seaton Ave. Malcom End • Via Real Dr. Glen Brae Via Crecente
techniques to provide a longer lived riding surface. Seaton Ct. Seaton End Walnut Ave. S'toga/Sunnnyvale Alca Visca
Sheridan Cir. Fredricksburg End Zorka Ave. Ted Sea Gull
Overlay involves the application of a new layer of Soiana Dr. �,archmonc End
Sumner Dr. McCartysville Fredricksburg
asphalt over the street after damaged areas have been Veronica Dr. Sea Gull Kane
repaired. The overlay is reserved for streets which require Via Monte Dr. Glen Brae Saratoga Street From To
a maximum amount of maintenance because of traffic Wild Oak Way Farwell Versailles Bellwood Brookglen 'rin,s
Williamsburg Ln Fredricksburg Fredricksburg Cambridge Dr. Dorchester Brockton
101QS Oi eXtt2I110 weBl't0 t110 SllI'fBCe. Winter Ln. Chateau End Dorchester Dr. Plymouth Cambridge
Woodside Ct. Woodside End Eric Dr. Miller Kristy
Much of the funding for this program comes from woalside 1�r. sroolcview � Beilwood �ngria Ct. Eric Ena
Utility User's Tax revenues. xrisry Ln. Meu�aa Prospecc
Maclay Ct. Ten Acres End
. Melinda Cir. Miller Miller
Street From To Miller Ct. Miiler End
Alta Vista Ave. Walnut End Paseo I.ado Quito Paseo Presada
' Street From To Braemar Dr. Old Tree Scotland Sixth St. : Oak St. : St.Chazles
Afton Ave. • Kevin End ,. " Brookview Dr. ,.. Brookglen Titus Sobey Rd. Sperry Springbrook
Allendale Ave. ' Fruitvale � Portos Cox Ave. Paseo Presada Saratoga Tttird St. - , Oak - --_ -•-. Big Basin `
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