Saratoga City Council Agenda October 18, 2023 – Page 1 of 6
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2023
AMENDED AGENDA
• 10/17/2023 ITEM 2.1 REVISED STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENT ADDED • 10/18/2023 YOUTH COMMISSION PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED • 10/18/2023 JOINT SESSION-SENATOR CORTESE AND ASSEMBLYMEMBER
BERMAN WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED
• 10/18/2023 ITEM 1.3 REVISED STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS ADDED • 10/18/2023 ITEM 2.1 REVISED STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENT ADDED • 10/18/2023 ITEM 3.1 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 10/18/2023 ITEM 3.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 10/18/2023 ITEM 3.3 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED
• 10/18/2023 ITEM 3.5 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED
Public Participation Information
In accordance with Saratoga City Council’s Remote Public Participation Policy , members of the public may parti cipate in th ese meetings in person at the locations listed below or via remote attendance (if applicable) using the Zoom information below. In the event remote participation technology is unexpectedly unavailable, the meeting will proceed in person without remote participation.
Members of the public can view and participate in the 5:00 p.m. Joint Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person a t the City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88482254658
• Webinar ID 884 8225 4658 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
Members of the public can view and participate in the 6:00 p.m. Joint Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at the City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88482254658
• Webinar ID 884 8225 4658 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
Saratoga City Council Agenda October 18, 2023 – Page 2 of 6
Members of the public can view and participate in the 7:00 p.m. Regular Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chambers located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627041223
• Webinar ID: 816 2704 1223
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833; OR
3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Acc ess Television Channel 15 (Comcast Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 and calling in following the direction above; OR
4. Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in following the direction above.
Written Communication
Comments can be submitted in writing at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment. Written communications will be provided to the members of the City Council and included in the Agenda Packet and/or in supplemental meeting materials.
Public Comment
Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. The amount of time for public comment may be reduced by the Mayor or by action of the City Council.
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items will take place at the beginning of the meeting for those attending in person. Oral Communications on Non- Agendized Items will take place at the end of the meeting for those attending via telephone and Zoom.
Public Comment for agendized items will begin with speakers attending in- person followed by those attending via Zoom. Please ensure your comments pertain to the agenda item. Individuals providing comments not relevant to the agenda item will be asked to stay on topic or they will be muted.
Meeting Recording Information
In accordance with the Saratoga City Council’s Meeting Recording Policy, City Council Study Sessions, Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, Commission Interviews, Retreats, meetings with the Planning Commission, and Regular Session Meetings are recorded and made available following the meeting on the City website.
5:00 PM JOINT SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Joint Session with Youth Commission
Recommended Action:
Receive updates from the Youth Commission
Saratoga Youth Commission Presentation
6:00 PM JOINT SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Joint Session with Senator Cortese and Assemblymember Berman Recommended Action:
Receive updates from Senator Cortese and Assemblymember Berman Joint Session Written Communications
Saratoga City Council Agenda October 18, 2023 – Page 3 of 6
7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 12, 2023.
REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the City Council on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Commendation for Victoria Zhang
Recommended Action:
Commend Victoria Zhang for her service on the Saratoga Library & Community Engagement Commission.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Commendation for Victoria Zhang
Commendation for James Cai
Recommended Action:
Commend James Cai for his service on the Saratoga Public Art Commission.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Commendation for James Cai
Commendation for Renee Paquier
Recommended Action:
Commend Renee Paquier for her service on the Saratoga Parks & Recreation Commission.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Commendation for Renee Paquier
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Special Presentation of Student Art from Duan Art Studio Recommended Action:
Receive presentation of student art from Duan Art Studio.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Certificates of Appreciation
Saratoga City Council Agenda October 18, 2023 – Page 4 of 6
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted on in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council Member. Any member of the public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request that the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes for the October 4, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the October 4, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
1.2. Review and Accept Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 09/28/2023 and 10/05/2023 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Register Reports 09-28-2023
Attachment B - Check Register Reports 10-05-2023
1.3. Update to the Bail Schedule
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution approving an updated bail schedule setting bail amounts for violations of Municipal Code provisions adopted or amended since the last update in 2016.
Staff Report (Updated 10-18-2023)
Attachment A - Resolution (Revised) 10-18-2023)
Attachment B – Exhibit A Changes to Bail Schedule (Revised 10-18-2023)
1.4. Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 14805 Fruitvale Avenue Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS22- 0002 for two lots located at 14805 Fruitvale Avenue (APN: 397 18 027).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval
Attachment B - Site Map
Attachment C - Parcel Map
1.5. Amended Lease Agreement with Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation
Recommended Action:
Approve the Amended Lease Agreement with Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Redlined Amended Lease Agreement October 2023 Attachment B - Signed Amended Lease Agreement October 2023
Saratoga City Council Agenda October 18, 2023 – Page 5 of 6
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1. Resolution Amending the City’s Fee Schedule Effective January 3, 2024, and July 1, 2024
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution amending the City of Saratoga’s Fee Schedule effective January 3, 2024, and July 1, 2024.
Staff Report (Updated 10-18-2023)
Attachment A - Resolution Amending the City's Fee Schedule Effective January 3, 2024 and July 1, 2024 (Revised 10-18-2023)
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1. Formation of Cities Association of Santa Clara County Joint Powers Agency Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement creating the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Joint Powers Agency subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Staff Report
Attachment A - CASCC Proposed JPA
Attachment B - FY 23-24 Budget
Attachment C - FY 23-24 Membership Dues
CASCC Presentation
3.2. Automated License Plate Reader Pilot Review
Recommended Action:
Provide direction on Automated License Plate Reader pilot cameras.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Crime Data
Attachment B – Summary of ALPR-Related Events
Attachment C – Written Communications
ALPR Pilot Review Presentation
3.3. Resolution Supporting Initiative Constitutional Amendment to Protect Local Land Use Control
Recommended Action:
Consider Resolution Supporting Initiative Constitutional Amendment to Protect Local Land Use Control.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Request for Circulating Title and Summary Attachment B – Attorney General of California Title and Summary Attachment C - Resolution
Supplemental Memo - Written Communications (added 10-18-2023)
Saratoga City Council Agenda October 18, 2023 – Page 6 of 6
3.4. Consideration of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Process
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter from the City Council to State Senator Dave Cortese and Assemblymember Marc Berman requesting legislation to account for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation process.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Draft Letters
Attachment B - Government Code Section 65584.04
3.5. Discussion of Maintenance of Residential Front Yard Landscaping Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council review the information in this report and provide staff direction as needed.
Staff Report
Attachment A – Important Drought Dates and Actions
Attachment B – City Code Excerpts 7-45.030
Attachment C – City Code excerpts – 15-12.095
Supplemental Memo - Written Communications (added 10-18-2023)
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Assignments
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA
PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Britt Avrit, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on October 12, 2023 at t he City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's websi te at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 12th day of October 2023 at Saratoga, California.
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the a genda, and materials distributed to the City Council by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City website at www.saratoga.ca.us and are available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to parti cipate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]