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' Recycling of reusable materials is becoming Jose,Palo Alto and Sunnyvale have recently �� .���� . �� .. �;_
increasingly popular across the country as people developed sucCessful curbside recycling programs. w '`��� ���� �. �
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• become more aware of the depletion of our natural To participate in these programs,residents are � :.. .� . � r �_ ,
resources and the scarcity of landfill space for the provided with special containers into which they ��,� _� �
traditional method of garbage disposal.Govemment separate recyclable materials(newspapers,glass, z �.,& ;�, � r _
agencies arelooldng at aftematives which are both aluminum and tin)from the rest of.their trash.These � � K � -
ec:onomicalzanc�environmentally sounct— _- ---�ontainers are then glaced at t�.e��urb aiong w]th the `A-'�` '� � _ �� �^� , ,
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" regular trash container for weekly pick up. � �� � � 5 � ': r.�..�j. �u '
One response to these concems is the � � � �x
development by cities of curbside recycling A number of Saratoga residents have contacted � � ' �
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p r o g r a m s.S everal local communities such as San the City to inquire about curbside recycling and to
: indicate that they would like to see t he city b e come r�� � � , � "
� involved in this activity.In or der-to determine how • �'
• • widespread this interest is�in Saratoga,City"officials � � � = � _
Surveying Senior urge you to take a few minutes to respond to the ,��.� ' � .�:
� following questionnaire.If you would prefer to answer ���j ' ; < �� ��
• �e survey verbally,please call Todd Argow,, �� �-`" --�- '"
Hous�nQ needs �ommunity Services Director,at the CitX offces
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� (continued on page 3) �9ular trash and set out for regular weekly
As the number of senior citizens continues to pick-up.
climb,cities like�aratoga are recognizing the need to
examine and implement measures to accommodate � ' � � ,
the housing needs of the elderly. � � � �����������
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In an effort to determine and meet current local - .
senio�housing needs,the Saratoga.Planning � � � �
Department is in the process of preparing a report il1rector �O O �
for the Ciry Council.The report will examine three
primary areas:(1)updating population,housing and
needs da#a from a similar report developed in 1977; � Dan Trinidad,the City of Saratoga's Maintenance
(2)developing site and design standards for future �����A'� �, ��� ��" � ��`� '°{
�'` �-g, ,, Dirertor,was recently named Outstanding
senior citizen housing;and(3)identifying potential �� Professional by the Bay Area Parks and Recreation
sites for senior housing in Sa�atoga. Commissioners'and Board Members' Councrl. '
As part of the study,Saratoga's Planning Depart- r` �������inatsd f.or his r�nany..
ment is currently surveying citizzens to determine the accomplishments and improvements in Saratoga
1� City's needs,A yuestionnaire to assess housing par{cs,inckidi�g h�s success+n obtair�irag t�grar�L
�� needs wilt be distributed in the.April 1987 issue of application for Congress Springs Park Rich Vallone,
The Outlook,the monthly newsletter published by Chairman of the Saratoga Parks and Recreation
the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council ' '= " '�, commission,commended Trinidad for orchestrating
(SASCC). . "a grant apptication to the Califomia Parks and
� Saratoga Senior Coordinating Council= ` � � _��� �� °�j Recreational FaCllfEies Act of 1984 to complete�the � �
Attendfng to the needs of Saratoga's�seniors is a �-- � master plar�of Congress Springs Parl�in rccord time.
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: ;�� -... Dan wras the fjer�n ir�trum�rrtal in brir�gin,�,tF►�.:,, -
regular concem of Saratoga's Senior Coordinating �{��anCe D'u'�C�Or'D�11 TI'inl��� project to fi�u+tiocl:' �
, Council.The Council arranges for a variety of social
events and year round health screening and assist- :
ance with legal and financial matters.
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- �� r� �� Vacation Camp c�,ildren ages 3'fr5 years will .
`1 �� '. ,. . rr�eet Monday through Fr�day from
. � . � Returns �n Spnng s:oo a.m. — i2:3o p.�.a�e����
. will meet from 1:00 .m..—430 .m.
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� . � . Vacationing students can once . Fees are$39 for residents�nd$49
° . • ' . again look fonNard to spring time for non-residents.
Illegal Dumping � Corrung Soon. � �mp at tfie Communiiy Cerrter. �`=y, . :
r Pl�ns are being made fdr trips to the . Look for complete details in the
. Thrr.atens Creeks . In Your Mail �oca1 post office,recycling center Spring 1987 Saratoga Commuruty
The Santa Clara Valley Water Dis- The Saratoga Recreation �d fire station during the week of Center Course Catalog,or call 867- I
April 13-17:Od�er activities will 3438,extension 49 for more
trict,which has jurisdiction over the Departrnent will be sending out a inctude arts&crafts projects,cook- information.
creeks running through Saratoga, surve�+this month asldng residents. �������nature adventures.
reminds residents�at it is illegal to for tl�eir input regarding city recrea•, ;
dump any materiat in�e creeks, tion services.The su�ney questions
and persons caught doing so will be will cover issues like city park usage,
pros_ecuted. . Community Center Programs and �
� [uture planning for city fac7ities. . . ,�, � . '
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. ' . D"umping of material in d�e creeks . `��� �
creates pollution d�at reaches as far The survey resuRs will be used by - W,>- r � '�,
as San Franciseo Bay,and can also the Cdy Council to aid in the plan- ,� �� z;� "
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cause blockages resulting in ning and developmerrt of firture � , � � , �� , "6��
hazardous flooding conditions and parks and recreation projects.Joan �� k��i ` �
damage to property. - 7isani,Saratoga Recrsation Superin-
tendent,is encouraging all residents � `
to respond to the survcy which can
� be completed in only a few minutes
_ and mailed back postage-paid. �,.
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� -- .`We ho residents will take a few � � � ���`���`' �Y.`
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� minutes to respond to the question- �. =�� �` � � - � _ - -
�` � � na�re,"P'isani e�lains."It is very . =�� ��' y � � q�_ -
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important that we reeeive as manY - ���, a;
_ --� responses as possible so tliat the '�
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' findings will be arr accurate indica- .
, , tion of community needs and
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' Home Improv�ment improvements but can't secure con- � . �
� ventional home improvement ]�eW FenC1n The Cty of Saratoga map
Funds Available financing.SHARP loans r�nay be � 9 accompanying this issue of The
used for prope�ty improvements Re ulat�ons � ��s��s brought to you with
The City of Saratoga has funds such as a new roof,electrical work, 9 the compliments of the Saratoga
available to qualifying low and mod- - Chamber�of Commerce.The
plumbing,driveway repairs,heating, Saratoga Fesidents planning to
erate income homeowners for hous- ����repairs and painting. build a fence in their front yard will �amber,comprised�local busi-
ing rehabilitation.Saratoga's Hous- nesses worldng together to benefit
soon have to comply with a new city
�rig Assistance and Rehabilitation SHARP loans ca�also be used to ioning ordinance,restricting the the City,encourages Saratogans to
Program(SHARP�is made possible �mprove non-owner occupied resi- height of fences to three#eet The support Chamber members by buy-
by Federal Community Develo� dential rental units for low and ordinance is intended to reduce the �ng locally and keeping tax dollars in
ment Block Grant(CDBG)funds our hometown.If for some reason
which allow the ci to rovide low- moderate income renters. hazard to motorists entering and
ty P e�dting priv�te driveways by keeping You did not receive a map,please
cost loans.The interest rate of the For more information about the tine of sight free from obstruc- call the Chamber of Commerce
loan,which can vary from 0-7%is 867-0753.
determined by the family's size and SHARP please call the City of Sara• tion.In addition to being safer,the
toga Planning Depattrnent at� reduced height of fences in the front
income. - g67•3438. yard will tietp to retain the aestheti- . � .
SHARP is designed for residents � cally pleasing views and rural ,��
ambiance of Sara a
who need and want to make home � • '
�A second part of the ordinance ��
applies to fencing along tt�e scenic ,�.: "„-;;�^-"
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road.The new ; �
regulations call for the Planning �� :,;
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�� �� . ; Director to issue.a pemvt for a wall .,°;, •. ��•:�:_�.
�"� ' or fence,set back a minimum of 15: / . �..;,;: �
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�;��`� � �r �� maintenance agreement recorded
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� '����� ' F '� , ��,, regulations are intended to imple- �,�� •� -
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' the traveler with a"varied visual 1�'e� "`�,
�a Y� experience"along the highway. �Du a��ij �
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When scenic.Hakone Gardens recently became pond water was cloudy and unattractive.Rreviously the filtration system and vacuum which will mairrtain
prey to the intrusion of animal predators,Saratoga's tivs problem was averted bY�9Ue�Y�5�9 heal�j�,clear water. �
citizens demonsbated their tremendous interest in pond water suppGed by San Jose Water Company.
the Garden by donating almost�700 to help presen+e Howev�er,the Company recently began utiliang a pur- ; C�tizens interested in helping Halcone Gardens
the valuable Koi fish and shrubbery.The dor�tions ifying additiwe which is harmful to fish and�erefore should direct que.stions to Sharon Trejo,Mainte-
will be used to instatl an improved pond filtration sys- can no longer be used.Park officials have installed nance Departme�rrt 867-3438. . �
tem and build a per,imeber fence:� -�--....__.
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Raccoons and�ue heron have invaded the pa�ic � - . ��, ��"�• ''
grounds devastating the Koi population.In addition, � -r
the Garden shn�bi�ery has been threatened by the
increasin9 PoPWetion of foraging deer.After e�den- �•
sive research p�1c officials determined that a watch- '�.'� ,
dog was the best me�od of deterrence to alleviate � � ,� - a ' � �� �
both of these pi+oblems. � ,� �" � . �, �, `�������-�'�� ����
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A fence was cor�structed to contain the dag around < . .. . a;::. � � ? • : M : �,.�� ���� �� ' ,�;:.
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tf�e penmeter of the ma�n garden area.wrth the sup� � � � �'� : �:� �' � �•
port of the Saratoga Opdmists and County Sheriffs �,�.� ��-��� � �� -:� `�e'
Department which a�ranged for.the wodc to be com- '�`� � �-, . °� �°`' � ��
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pleted by inmates se�ving time witl�►the.Sheriffs s �k� � .
Depaitrnent of PubGc Service Prog'ram.This saved -��-� :'�,�- �. �` x��
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materials estimated at$2,000.� ,� ;Y�, ,� � � „,�a��� ���: �
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Sources of Paiic Fundfig �'"� x � --�.�°� '� -•
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While regular park maintenance is covered by the `- �� �`���� "" " '"� : �
Cdy budget,additional monies necessary for trouble� ,
shooting and special p�ojects must be secured with � : , :- :� ��� � ,
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altemate sources of funding.State grants have been 5
one source of funding to refu�ish the cit�s parks. -
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These funds are allotted to tfiose cibes which dem-
onstrate significant need for refurbishment of padc �� �
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facilities.In the past state grants were instrumental in � h
completing major improvements at Congress � �
nn s EI Quito and Wildwood Parks. �.� �- . ., ._. .. � .` .� ' -� �
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While community donations have covered the Healthy.dear water is once again flowing through the Hakone Gardens' pond aRer a new filt�ation
costs of securing Hakone sh�ubbery',park�icials system and vacuum were recently installed.
are still in search of funds to defray tl�e cost of tl�e fil• �----------'-a�---`----'---------.--'*
tration system which was recently installed at the
park pond.Prior to installation of the filtration system, • , (continued from page 1) e � ,
� � 6.How many cans or bags of waste does your fam- ,
� Re clin ���,o�t��� ;
� g ❑ 1 can ❑2 cans ❑3 cans 0 4 cans
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� j�►� � �u i r �/ 7.How marry members are there in your ,
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The Saratogan is published quarterly by the � ❑one ❑�two . D three ❑four. �
City of Saratoga to inform residents about � ❑five ❑ six or more �
important City Council and govemment issues. � 1' O oft�en ❑s m�s�0 not at all �
Please direct your comments to the Saratoga � Comments: ,
City Counril, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Sara-
toga,CA 95070. � 2.Before reading the story above.vwe,�e you fammar �
� wltl�curbside recy�cNng? ,
Editors , ��ry��ar ❑somewhat familiar ❑not familiar . _ , _ . . �
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Robert Stankus,Karen�la � 3,�y�y����������and tlotUes '"�
, "Marvenco , i�it were pkked up at your home? You�Name and Address(optional): ,•� �
,. ❑yes ❑no ,
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Mayor ! � 4.Were you aware tl�at there is a shortage of Iandfi0 Retum ta Todd W.A�gow
Joyce Mlava � SP�e���Y�� Community Services Director �
Councilmembers , ❑yes ❑ no - C'ity of Saratoga �
� Karen Anderson ' � 13777 Fniitvale Avenue , . �
Martha Clevenger � 5.to have �e�be.w�6ng to pay per montt� Saratoga.CA 9507U _ �
David Moyles ��9 P�'O�m • �
{)onald Peterson � . . Thank you for taldng the time to share your views� r
with us.
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Keeping in touch with the needs and opinions of ` � s ,, '���=�..
the community is a full-time job for Saratoga City '` x =„;'� _���` °�
� Councit members and City staff.By attending club � ~�`` ` ��`"��� ��
and homeowner meetings,through ofFicial public � �' ` , , � ;�'� �� ;� `` £
.,, hearings,and in one-on-one conversations,city _ "� "'� ,�' �'
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officials gather community input used to help �
formutate city policies: :
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In order to give every Saratogan a simple way to � � �-
express their views on caty 5ervices,last I`�ovember's . � _ � � � �
issue of The Saratogan included a postage-paid , � K x ' � '`�'- �"�` '
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resident res onse card.After bein reviewed b the *'� '`�� �*h- �` `
Pthe res nses were directed to the �` # ��` � ���"` `
Ciry Council, po The doors are o en at Sarat a � `''��
appropriate city department for further attention. P � . -��
City Hall where residents can obtain �
� Citizen Responses information on city policies and �. � .
The most frequently requested service was a city- ser�cices. -
� wide street sweeping program.A large number of '
responses also dealt with various aspects of street ,
maintenance and public landscaping.
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One citizen wrote in concem of wood smoke
City ofFicials were also interested in having pollution,parbcularly on still evenings and holidays.
residents submit suggestions for local television To alleviate the pollution the resident§uggested that While the city will continue to soGcit resident
programming on Saratoga's cable station.The citizens limit wood buming to between the hours of response on an annual basis,.residents are
television program most frequentty suggested 5:00 p.m.and 11:00 p.m.,and to carefully select encouraged to contact City Hall whenever they have
. among the responses was City Council meetings. which wood to burn. � a comment or question on city activities.
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. Maintenance of Saratoga's streets is a regular con- City Maintenance Department is publicizing the ' " -
cem of the City's Maintenance Department.Pave- Street Reconstruction Schedule below.The final ��������
ment maintenance reduces the amount of extensive schedule of work to be done from the 1986-87 fiscal Sfireet name From To
repair required to keep Saratoga's streets in good year's budget to be completed in May and June is as Bankmill Road Stoneridge Tollgate �
condition.In order to keep Saratogans aware of follows: • Deepwell Court Haymeadow End
street reconstruction scheduled for local areas,the - Haymeadow Drive Banlvr�ill End
Lumbertown Lane Haymeadow End
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� • Blythe Court Cumbedand End
. - Kirkdale Drive Knollwood Kirkmont
• . ,Knollw�od Drive Kidcdale De Sanka
� Mallory Court Cumbedand End
� �� 1 R 5a /S Rd
": � � ` ` �� Buclmall Road Sar./Sunn. Rd. Paseo Presada
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� '` "�- _ � < � ' ���� �� ' �Y r � , � '� Kosich Drive Sarat a Lol
' � ` � = ',� � ;`�, � =�' `� ra venue Paul Mason Buclv►all .
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� . � � �� : ; y � zE�� ` � �. ; �� Saratoga Avenue C.LS. Lawrence Kosich
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` � �-� � -' ' Saratoga Avenue Woodell Cox
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'�� Sunnybrook Court End Walbrook
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n. �� a �a������� � . Pierce Road End
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Sea Gull Way De Sanka. Sar,/Sunn. Rd.
Saraglen Court End Saraglen
, P'ierce Road Comer Surrey Lane
Sarahill Drive Verde Vsta Dr. Saraview Drive
Short Hill Court Chester Avenue End
' ' ` ` ` � � ..-: ;� �, . Beaumont Avenue Glenbrae Edinburgh
. .s� � . , ,. , .. _ . , . .�. . � „, w._. _ � ..._, . Brookview Drive Titus Miller
Somerville Drive Mille� Walde�' '
The final round of this fiscal year's street maintenance�is sche�duled to be completed in-May and June. Oakhaven �rive Scul�y vewoak
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