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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held interviews for the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
AFTAB/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPOINT MICHAEL ODENHEIMER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Session with Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC).
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
Mayor Page called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Chuck Page , Vice Mayor Tina Walia, Council Members Belal Aftab, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Yan Zhao
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Leslie Arroyo, Acting City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Ryan Hinchman, Administrative Services Director
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Bryan Swanson, Community Development Director
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 12, 2026.
REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION
Tylor Taylor, CEO for Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC) provided a brief summary of the Joint Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN -PERSON
ATTENDEES
Mayor Page invited public comment.
Jeffrey Pugh discussed Flock cameras.
Anthony Luo discussed Flock cameras.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Page shared information about the Saratoga vacuation Seminar, CERT winter training, and registration for Spring wood chipping.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamation Declaring February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month Recommended Action:
Proclaim February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month.
The City Council proclaimed February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
Several individuals spoke at this time.
SCVSEFA Science Fair Winners
Recommended Action:
Recognize Saratoga students honored as Science Fair winners by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association.
The City Council recognized Saratoga students honored as Science Fair winners by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and Approve the Minutes for the January 27, 2026, and February 4, 2026 City Council Meetings.
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 27, 2026, AND FEBRUARY 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 01/29/2026 and 02/05/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
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FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 01/29/2026 AND 02/05/2026 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VENDOR PAYMENT CHECK REGISTERS.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
1.3 Budget Amendment Resolution for Paramount LLA Zone 38 Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution amending the FY2025- 26 Operating budget to add $20,000 to the Paramount Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLA) Zone 38 budget.
RESOLUTION 26-006
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY2025- 26 OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD $20,000 TO THE PARAMOUNT LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLA) ZONE 38 BUDGET. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1 Updated Greenhouse Gas analysis for the Saratoga Climate Action Plan Recommended Action:
Receive the updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) analysis for the Saratoga Climate Action Plan (CAP) and provide direction to support the City’s efforts to remain on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target.
Mainini Cabute, Environmental Programs Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
No vote necessary.
2.2 Consideration of Updates to the Council and Commission Expense Policy Recommended Action:
Consider and approve adjustment options to update the City’s Council and Commission Expense Reimbursement Policy.
Leslie Arroyo, Acting City Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
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AFTAB/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE A POLICY THAT PROVIDES
COUNCIL MEMBERS THE OPTION OF RECEIVING A CITY ISSUED LAPTOP
AND CELL PHONE, ALLOWS COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR UP TO $1,500 PER TERM FOR A RANGE OF EXPENSES AS OUTLINED IN
OPTION TWO OF THE STAFF REPORT WITH THE PRO VISO THAT COUNCIL
MEMBERS CANNOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
THAT DUPLICATES THE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY, AND SHOULD COUNCIL MEMBERS CHOSE NOT TO BE ISSUED A CELL PHONE, THEY MAY CHOSE TO BE REIMBURSED $65 PER MONTH . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, PAGE. NOES:
ZHAO, WALIA. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Member Belal Aftab
Nothing to report
Council Member Yan Zhao
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors – stated Tim Kiser has accepted the position of District Manager and Engineer.
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee – stated the Committee recommended to the Board of Directors approval of a three-year pilot clean-up program.
Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Nothing to report
Vice Mayor Tina Walia
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors – stated the Board finalized their priorities.
Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Mayor Chuck Page
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board discussed the budget and stated the Board will receive a presentation regarding handling mixed plastics at the next meeting.
West Valley Stormwater Authority Board of Directors – stated he attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Council Finance Advisory Committee – stated this meeting was cancelled.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board discussed upcoming programs, made various appointments including appointing Vice Mayor Walia to the Legislative Committee and he was appointed to the Finance Committee.
Sheriff's Contract Ad-Hoc Committee – stated the Committee met and the City Managers will be meeting with the County Executive next week.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Aftab/Page requested an item regarding Saratoga Flock cameras be agendized at a future Council meeting.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Page stated he was requested by Sheriff Jonsen to be the Keynote Speaker at the recent Sheriff Academy graduation and stated it was a honor to speak.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager stated she attended the Santa Clara County C ity Managers meeting and mentioned a Council Member Symposium will be held in Mountain View on May 28, 2026, with details to be provided soon.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES
A member of the public provided comments about public meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Page adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
City of Saratoga