Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – March 18, 2026 - Page 1 of 6
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 18, 2026
AMENDED AGENDA
• 03-15-2026 REMOTE PARTICIPATION LOCATION REMOVED
• 03-17-2026 SHERIFF’S CONTRACT STUDY SESSION ITEM SUPPLEMENTAL
REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS ADDED
• 03-17-2026 ITEM 3.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 03-19-2026 CIP STUDY SESSION ITEM POST MEETING SUPPLEMENTAL
REPORT ADDED
Public Participation Information
In accordance with Saratoga City Council’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the public may participate in these 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. Study Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• 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/86846057855
• Webinar ID 868 4605 7855 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand)
Members of the public can view and participate in the 6:00 p.m. Study Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• 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/86846057855
• Webinar ID 868 4605 7855 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand)
Members of the public can view and participate in the 7:00 p.m. Regular Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• 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/81627041223
• Webinar ID: 816 2704 1223 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand); OR
3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access 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.
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Members of the public can view and participate in the Closed Session following Regular Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• 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/89527052458
• Webinar ID 895 2705 2458 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand)
Written Communication
Comments can be submitted in writing via the Council Comments Form. 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. Public Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by those attending via Zoom.
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 STUDY SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Project Prioritization Study Session Recommended Action:
Receive updates on the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and provide feedback on funding and projects.
Staff Report
Attachment A - FY 2026 -27 CIP Presentation
Attachment B - Updated New Project CIP Narratives
Attachment C - CIP Review Package 3-18-2026
Attachment D - City Council Adopted CIP Project Process Policy Post Meeting Supplemental Report (added 03-19-2026)
6:00 PM STUDY SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Sheriff's Contract Study Session
Recommended Action:
Receive an update on FY2026-27 Sheriff’s Office contract renewal.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Mercury News Op-Ed
Attachment B - Court Security Agreement
Attachment C - Stanford Agreement
Attachment D - VTA Agreement
Attachment E - FY 2025-26 Actual and Proposed FY 2026-27 Sheriff's Contract Cost Supplemental Report (added 03-17-2026)
Attachment E - FY 2025-26 Actual and Proposed FY 2026-27 Sheriff's Contract Cost (revised) Attachment F - March 16, 2026, Cities' Counterproposal (added 03-17-2026) Attachment G - General Fund Revenues & Expenditures (added 03-17-2026) Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – March 18, 2026 - Page 3 of 6
7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
Saratoga 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 March 12, 2026.
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 ITEM
Appointment of Planning Commissioners
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution reappointing Clinton Brownley and Ping Li to the Planning Commission and direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution, Planning Commission Appointments
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:
Review and Approve the Minutes for the March 4, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the March 4, 2026 City Council Meeting
1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 02/25/2026 and 03/05/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Register Reports Dated 02-25-2026
Attachment B - Check Register Reports Dated 03-05-2026
1.3 Urban37 Contract Amendment for Public Works Staffing Services Recommended Action:
Approve an amendment to the contract with Urban37 for Public Works Department Staffing Services for an additional not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Original Contract
Attachment B - Contract Amendment
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1.4 Final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0015 for two lots located at 15288 Peach Hill Road
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25- 0015 for two lots located at 15288 Peach Hill Road (APN 517-22-122).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval
Attachment B - Site Map
Attachment C - Final Map
1.5 Final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS22- 0007 for two lots located at 22101 Rolling Hills Road
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS22- 0007 for two lots located at 22101 Rolling Hills Road (APN 366-32-007).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval
Attachment B - Site Map
Attachment C - Final Map
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1 2025 General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution accepting the 2025 General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to file the report with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Cancellation of a Williamson Act Contract, Application No. CPX25- 0004/SUB25-0002/GEO25- 0028/ENV25-0017 (Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue)
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Adopt the Resolution approving the tentative cancellation of the Williamson Act contract.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution tentatively cancelling Williamson Act contract Attachment B - Memorandum of Understanding between City of Saratoga and Vineyard One Holdings, LLC
Attachment C - Section 15183 CEQA Exemption Report
Attachment C.1 - CEQA Exemption Report Appendices
Attachment D - Public Comments
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3.2 Introduce and Waive First Reading of the Village Design Standards Recommended Actions:
1. Following the public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Saratoga Municipal Code by adding Article 15-62 (Village Design Standards), and amending Articles 15-06 (Definitions); Article 15-12 (R-1: Single-Family Residential Districts); Article 15- 30 (Signs); Article 15-46 (Design Review: Multi-Family Dwellings And Commercial Structures); Article 15-57 (Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying Projects); Article 15-58 (Mixed-Use And Multi-Family Design And Development Standards); and Article 15-65 (Nonconforming Uses And Structures).
2. Direct staff to place the ordinance on the consent calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting.
Staff report
Attachment A - Draft Ordinance
Attachment B - Community Questionnaire Summary Memo
Attachment C - Stakeholder Interview Summary Memo
Attachment D - Community Workshop Summary Memo
Attachment E - Ad Hoc Committee feedback
Attachment F - Tracked Changes to 11/17/2025 Draft
Attachment G - Tracked Changes to 2/11/2026 Draft
Attachment H - Tracked Changes to 2/25/2026 Draft
Presentation Slides (added 03-17-2026)
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Assignments
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Johnson v. City of Saratoga, et al. Santa Clara County Superior Court, Case No. 26CV483783
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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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 March 12, 2026 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 12th day of March 2026 at Saratoga, California.
Britt Avrit, 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 agenda, 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 participate 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]