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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 6, 2026
AMENDED AGENDA
• 05-06-2026 JOINT SESSION ITEM PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED • 05-06-2026 ITEM 3.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 05-07-2026 ITEM 3.1 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 6:00 p.m. Joint 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/88482254658
• Webinar ID 884 8225 4658 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.
6:00 PM JOINT SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Joint Session with Solid Waste Recycling
Recommended Action:
Receive updates from Solid Waste Recycling.
Presentation Slides (added 05-06-2026)
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 May 1, 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 ITEMS
Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week Recommended Action:
Proclaim May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week
May 2026 National Small Business Week
Proclamation Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Recommended Action:
Recognize the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 75th Anniversary St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
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.
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1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and Approve the Minutes for the April 15, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, and 4/23/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Register Reports Dated 04-09-2026
Attachment B - Check Register Reports Dated 04-16-2026
Attachment C - Check Register Reports Dated 04-23-2026
1.3 Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2026 Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended March 31, 2026.
Staff Report
1.4 Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program
Recommended Action:
Approve the establishment of a Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program.
Staff Report
1.5 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 14171 Chester Avenue Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25- 0010 for two lots located at 14171 Chester Avenue (APN: 397-01-050).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval
Attachment B - Final Map
1.6 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA -1; Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report and Adoption of Resolution of Intention for FY 2026-27 Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt the Resolution granting preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report for FY 2026- 27 for renewing the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1.
2. Adopt the Resolution of Intention.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report Attachment B - Resolution of Intention
Attachment C - Engineer's Report
1.7 Second Amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with Santa Clara County Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement with a $113,951 augmentation for Fiscal Year 2027.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Second Amendment
Attachment B - First Amendment FY 2026
Attachment C - Countywide HHW Collection Program FY2025-2027 Attachment D - Agreement for Countywide AB939 Implementation Fee Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – May 6, 2026 - Page 4 of 5
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing.
2. Introduce and waive the first reading of the Ordinance (Attachment A) amending Chapter 9 of the Saratoga Municipal Code on Speed Regulations.
3. Direct staff to place the Ordinance for adoption at the May 20, 2026, meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Ordinance Amending Chapter 9
Attachment B - Resolution 26-010 Approving 2025 Speed Survey Update
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1 Final Map Approval for 52 Lots Located at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue and Final Williamson Act Cancellation
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of the tentative map application No. SUB25-0002 for lots located at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue (APN 397- 01-071) and final cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for the same property.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval and Williamson Act Contract Cancellation Attachment B - Vicinity Map
Attachment C - Final Subdivision Map
Attachment D - Planning Commission Resolution No 26-007 with Conditions Attachment E - Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Attachment F - Form Declaration of Restrictions
Attachment G - Memorandum of Understanding and Extension between City of Saratoga and Vineyard One Holdings LLC
Post Meeting Supplemental Report (added 05-07-2026)
3.2 Summary of City Arborist Functions and Responsibilities Recommended Action:
Receive a report on City Arborist functions and prioritization of workload.
Staff Report
Presentation Slides (added 05-06-2026)
3.3 Public Safety Revenue Enhancements
Recommended Actions:
1. Receive information regarding charter city status and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with further analysis or initiate the process to become a charter city.
2. Receive preliminary estimates of potential tax options and revenue estimates and provide feedback if any items should be studied further.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Comparison chart
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
2026 Council Assignments
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
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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 May 1 , 2026 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 1st day of May 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]