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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Session with Solid Waste Recycling.
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 May 1, 2026.
REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION
Mayor Page stated the City Council held a Study Session at 6:00 p.m., with Solid Waste Recycling; Rob Hilton, Executive Director, West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority provided a summary of the topics discussed at the Joint Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN- PERSON
ATTENDEES
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Page shared information about the Saratoga Nights, Farmers’ Market Office Hours, and Memorial Day Observance.
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
The City Council proclaimed May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week.
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Proclamation Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Recommended Action:
Recognize the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
The City Council recognized the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
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 April 15, 2026, City Council Meeting.
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 15, 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 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, and 4/23/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, AND 4/23/2026 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 March 31, 2026 Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended March 31, 2026.
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.4 Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program
Recommended Action:
Approve the establishment of a Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program.
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ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIC THEATER SEAT PLAQUE DONATION PROGRAM . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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).
RESOLUTION 26-022
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO 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). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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.
RESOLUTION 26-023
RESOLUTION 26-024
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO 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, AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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.
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO 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 . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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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.
Emma Burkhalter, Associate Civil Engineer, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
AFTAB/WALIA MOVED TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9
OF THE SARATOGA MUNICIPAL CODE ON SPEED REGULATIONS, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION AT THE MAY 20, 2026, MEETING . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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.
Bryan Swanson, Community Development Director, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individual spoke: Thomas Wilson
RESOLUTION 26-025
WALIA/AFTAB MOVED TO 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 . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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3.2 Summary of City Arborist Functions and Responsibilities Recommended Action:
Receive a report on City Arborist functions and prioritization of workload.
Christina Fusco, City Arborist, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
No vote necessary, receive and file.
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.
Leslie Arroyo, Acting City Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individual spoke: Stan Bogosian
No vote necessary.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Member Belal Aftab
Nothing to report
Council Member Yan Zhao
Nothing to report
Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees – stated the Board discussed revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures and event bookings; stated a Hakone Finance Committee meeting will take place later this month.
Vice Mayor Tina Walia
Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors - stated she attended this meeting with nothing to report.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Executive Committee - stated she attended this meeting with nothing to report.
Mayor Chuck Page
Nothing to report
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CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Aftab discussed a pilgrimage called Hajj he will be taking in the coming weeks.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
The City Attorney stated he will miss the next Council Meeting; his colleague Heather Minner will cover for him.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Page adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
City of Saratoga