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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held a Study Session on the use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology and Flock Safety.
Leslie Arroyo, Acting City Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individuals sp oke at this time: Josh William, Alan Slaugh, Jeffrey Pugh, Tom Cobourn, Kimberly Woo, KBT, Margery, Joanna Peterson, Paul Wesling, Austin M, Uday Kapoor, Zac Burke, Ray Froess, Jeff Riehl, Greg Bromley , Glenn Hendricks, Musa Tariq, Roya Shirani, Sharon Andres, Katherine Tseng, Corinne Vita, Dory Albert, Robert Hartley, Gurpreet Lally, Ratna Srivastava, Chris Vasquez, Brian Jones, Amir Zarkesh, Sushama Thakker, Jojo Choi, Adam Wright, Jay, Tim, Mike, Andrew, David, Marilyn, Glenda
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
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 27, 2026.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Page stated the City Council held Closed Sessions Meetings on March 18, 2026 and March 31, 2026, with no reportable action.
REPORT FROM STUDY SESSION
Mayor Page stated the City Council held a St udy Session at 5:00 pm on the use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology and Flock Safety.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN -PERSON
ATTENDEES
Dory Albert discussed Saratoga Avenue traffic and Traffic Safety Commission budget.
Samuel Leale, Operations Manager for SASCC discussed upcoming event at West Valley College.
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Monica Faria introduced herself as the new local government affairs representative for PG&E.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Page shared information about Farmers’ Market Office Hours, Youth Commission and Youth In Government opportunities, Community Development Department Newsletter and safe walking in Saratoga.
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
The City Council proclaimed April 11-17, 2026 as the Week of the Young Child.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
Proclamation Declaring April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Recommended Action:
Proclaim April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
The City Council proclaim ed April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
West Valley Community Services Impact Report Presentation
Recommended Action:
Receive report from West Valley Community Services.
The City Council received the report from West Valley Community Services.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individual spoke at this time: Glenn Hendricks
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
Council Member Fitzsimmons stated she will be recusing herself from Item 1.6.
1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and Approve the Minutes for the March 18, 2026, City Council Meeting.
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 18, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING . 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 03/12/2026 and 03/19/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 03/12/2026 AND 03/19/2026 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 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.
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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).
RESOLUTION 26-016
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FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO 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). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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.
RESOLUTION 26-017
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO 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.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
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).
ORDINANCE 418
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO 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). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
FITZSIMMONS. ABSENT: NONE.
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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.
FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO APPROVE THE SARATOGA 70TH
ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING PLAN TO COLLECT DONATIONS AND SEEK SPONSORSHIP OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY EVENT. 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 Comprehensive Emergency Communications Strategy
Recommended Action:
Receive an update on the City’s comprehensive emergency communications strategy.
Corinne Mitchner, Public Affairs & Community Engagement Officer , presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
No vote necessary, receive and file.
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.
Kyle Rathbone, Associate Planner, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
Several individuals spoke at this time.
RESOLUTION 26-018
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO 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. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Page requested a recess at this time.
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Mayor Page reconvened the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
2.3 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Incentives
Recommended Action:
Receive recommendations to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADU) and provide feedback on next steps.
Cindy McCormick, Development Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
Several individuals spoke at this time.
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCENTIVIZE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU).
Additional discussion took place.
Vice Mayor Walia amended her motion removing recommendation number one from the motion.
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
EXCEPT RECOMMENDATION NUMBER ONE TO INCENTIVIZE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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.
Aaron Yuma, Building Official, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
No vote necessary, receive and file.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Member Belal Aftab
Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee – stated the Committee received a report regarding CDBG and HOME Grants.
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Council Member Yan Zhao
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access Cable Television Foundation Board of Directors – stated the Board received information regarding ADA accessibility and KSAR will meet with the City Council in a Joint Session in two weeks.
Vice Mayor Tina Walia
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Legislative ad hoc Committee - stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Executive Committee Meeting - stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Mayor Chuck Page
Cities Association of Santa Clara County City Selection Committee – stated the Committee reviewed the list of candidates for appointment to the Air District Board of Directors.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Page adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
City of Saratoga