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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 2026
AMENDED AGENDA
• 04-01-2026 STUDY SESSION DESK ITEM ADDED
• 04-01-2026 ITEM 2.1 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 04-01-2026 ITEM 2.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 04-01-2026 ITEM 2.4 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 04-02-2026 STUDY SESSION 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:
• 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/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:
• 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 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.
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.
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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
Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Study Session on the Use of Automatic License Plater Reader (ALPR) Technology and Flock Safety Recommended Actions:
1. Receive and review staff report;
2. Receive presentations from Captain Neil Valenzuela of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office (law enforcement provider for Saratoga) and from Lily Ho of Flock Safety (current ALPR contractor); and
3. Hear community input and questions on ALPRs, in general, and Flock Safety, specifically.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Saratoga's Contract with Flock
Attachment B - Map of Flock cameras
Attachment C - LLAD Annexation Election letter
Attachment D - Summary table of Santa Clara County cities and their ALPR usage Attachment E - Saratoga's ALPR Policy
Attachment F - Santa Clara County's ALPR Surveillance Use Policy for its contract cities, amended February 24, 2026
Attachment G - Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff ALPR Patrol Procedure Attachment H - Axon Overview
Attachment I - PlateSmart Technologies Overview
Attachment J - Rekor Overview
Attachment K - Verkada Overview
Attachment L - Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office ALPR presentation Attachment M - Flock Safety presentation
Attachment N - Public comments
Desk Item (added 04-01-2026)
Post Meeting Supplemental Report (added 04-02-2026)
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 27, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Proclamation Declaring April 11-17, 2026 as Week of the Young Child Recommended Action:
Proclaim April 11-17, 2026 as Week of the Young Child
April 2026 Week of the Young Child
Proclamation Declaring April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Recommended Action:
Proclaim April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
April 2026 American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
West Valley Community Services Impact Report Presentation Recommended Action:
Receive report from West Valley Community Services.
West Valley Community Services Impact Report Presentation
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 18, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the March 18, 2026 City Council Meeting
1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 03/12/2026 and 03/19/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Register Reports Dated 03/12/2026
Attachment B - Check Register Reports Dated 03/19/2026
1.3 Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended February 28, 2026 Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended February 28, 2026.
Staff Report
1.4 Final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS22- 0020 for two lots located at 14041 Marilyn Lane
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS22- 0020 for two lots located at 14041 Marilyn Lane (APN 397-02-028).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval
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Attachment B - Site Map
Attachment C - Final Parcel Map
1.5 Approval of Budget Amendment for Library General Obligation (GO) Bonds Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution amending the FY 2025- 26 budget to appropriate $2,500 from the Library GO Bonds Fund for annual bank fees and continuing disclosure services.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Amending FY 2025-26 Library GO Bonds Budget
1.6 Ordinance Adopting Village Design Standards
Recommended Action:
Waive reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Saratoga City 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).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Village Design Standards Ordinance
1.7 70th Anniversary Fundraising Plan
Recommended Action:
Approve the Saratoga 70th Anniversary Fundraising Plan to collect donations and seek sponsorship of the 70th Anniversary community event.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Fundraising Plan
Attachment B - Donation Policy
Attachment C - Standard Donation Agreement
Attachment D - Donation Receipt
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1 Comprehensive Emergency Communications Strategy
Recommended Action:
Receive an update on the City’s comprehensive emergency communications strategy.
Staff Report
Presentation Slides (added 04-01-2026)
2.2 West Valley Homeless Services Feasibility Study
Recommended Action:
Receive report and provide feedback on the West Valley Homeless Services Feasibility Study, and adopt the Resolution of Intent to support participation in a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution of Intent
Presentation Slides (added 04-01-2026)
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2.3 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Incentives
Recommended Action:
Receive recommendations to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADU) and provide feedback on next steps.
Staff Report
2.4 Building Permit Process Improvements –Implementation Update Recommended Action:
Receive and file report regarding recent improvements to the Building Division’s permit intake, review, and issuance processes.
Staff Report
Presentation Slides (added 04-01-2026)
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Assignments
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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 27, 2026 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 27th 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]