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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held a Study Session for XyloPlan's Wildfire Modeling, and Phase Two of Fehr & Peers' Wildfire Evacuation Assessment for Disaster Preparedness.
XyloPlan Wildfire Modeling
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation regarding the XyloPlan wildfire modeling framework and outputs from an assessment of conditions in the Saratoga wildland-urban interface.
The City Council received the presentation regarding the XyloPlan wildfire modeling framework and outputs from an assessment of conditions in the Saratoga Wildland-Urban Interface.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke: Glenn Hendricks, Glenda
Fehr & Peers' Wildfire Evacuation Time Estimates: Existing and Future Development Projections report
Recommended Action:
Receive a presentation regarding the Wildfire Evacuation Time Estimates: Existing and Future Development Projections report.
The City Council received the presentation regarding the Wildfire Evacuation Time Estimates:
Existing and Future Development Projections report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke: Glenn Hendricks, Glenda
Mayor Page called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Prior to Roll Call, the City Clerk stated Council Member Aftab is attending the meeting from New Jersey, as indicated on the agenda, pursuant to Government Code 54953(b). Council Member Aftab confirmed for the record he has met the applicable notice requirements and confirmed the public is able to participate from his location.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Chuck Page , Vice Mayor Tina Walia, Council Members Belal Aftab, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Yan Zhao
ABSENT: None
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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 29, 2026.
REPORT FROM STUDY SESSION
Mayor Page stated the City Council held a Study Session at 5:00 p.m ., for XyloPlan's Wildfire Modeling and Phase Two of Fehr & Peers' Wildfire Evacuation Assessment for Disaster Preparedness and provided information regarding the discussion during the Study Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN -PERSON
ATTENDEES
Evangelina Stepanchenko discussed the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Page shared information about Saratoga Nights, Farmers’ Market Office Hours, Summer Movie Nights in the Park, the 4th of July event in Kevin Moran Park, and the 70 th Anniversary Celebration.
Council Member Zhao shared information about the Dragon Boat Festival.
Council Member Aftab stated the Blossom Festival has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Youth Commission Year-End Presentation
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation.
The City Council received the Year-end presentation from the Youth Commission.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
Youth Commission Certificates of Appreciation
Recommended Action:
Present Certificates to Youth Commissioners.
The City Council presented Certificates to the out-going Youth Commissioners.
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Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
Appointment of Youth Commissioners
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution appointing Anushkaa Iyer, Rohan Rajaram, Shreya Nabar, Austin Ruixuan Zhao, Daisy Ispasoiu, and Summit Greer to the Youth Commission and direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office.
RESOLUTION 26-030
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANUSHKAA
IYER, ROHAN RAJARAM, SHREYA NABAR, AUSTIN RUIXUAN ZHAO, DAISY ISPASOIU, AND SUMMIT GREER TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office at this time.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Walia requested Item 1.6 be removed for separate discussion.
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 May 12, 2026, and May 20, 2026, City Council Meetings.
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MAY 12, 2026, AND MAY 20, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL 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 05/14/2026 and 05/21/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
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WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 05/14/2026 AND 05/21/2026 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VENDOR PAYMENT CHECK REGISTERS . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
1.3 Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended April 30, 2026 Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended April 30, 2026.
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 30, 2026 . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.4 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Appointment
Recommended Action:
Appoint Jim Stallman to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for a two-year term starting July 1, 2026.
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO APPOINT JIM STALLMAN TO THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S (VTA) BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM STARTING JULY 1, 2026. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL 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 14860 Farwell Avenue Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0013 for two lots located at 14860 Farwell Ave (APN: 397-18-005).
RESOLUTION 26-031
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS25 -0013 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 14860 FARWELL AVE (APN: 397-18-005). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.6 Five-Year Community Access Cable Services Contract Amendment Recommended Action:
Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a five -year contract amendment with the Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation for 2026-2031.
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WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A FIVE -YEAR CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE SARATOGA COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION FOUNDATION FOR 2026 -2031. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1 Review Law Enforcement Services Options of the Santa Clara County Sheriff and the Los Gatos - Monte Sereno Police Department
Recommended Action:
Provide direction to staff on the City's preferred law enforcement service approach, including selection of a Sheriff service level option for FY 2026 - 27 and direction on the longer -term service model, including whether to remain with the Sheriff or pursue a transition to Los Gatos police services beginning July 1, 2027.
Near-term actions (Sheriff-focused):
1. Direct staff to select one of the service level options proposed by the Sheriff for FY 2026- 27 (e.g., maintain current services or adjust service levels).
Longer-term service model direction:
1. After Council identifies its near -term Sheriff approach, provide direction on the longer-term service model:
a. Stay with the Sheriff under the new contract and service model, or b. Continue negotiations with Los Gatos -Monte Sereno on a law enforcement services contract, with an earliest possible start date of July 1, 2027.
Leslie Arroyo, City Manager, and Ryan Hinchman, Administrative Services Director , presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke: Lon Allan, Glenn Hendricks, John Hirokawa, Quentin Heim, Patrick Rupert, Anjali Kausar, Doug Ulrich, Shannon Cosentino- Roush, Larry Schwerin, Bob LoPresto, Michael Fleming, Razi Mohiuddin, Austin Marshall, Chris Vasquez, Josh Williams, Karen Burkey, Patricia Cowles, Glenda
Mayor Page requested a recess at this time.
Mayor Page reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:30 p.m.
No vote necessary, direction given to staff.
2.2 Asset Lifecycle Analysis
Recommended Action:
Receive the Asset Lifecycle Analysis and discuss the City’s long -term approach to asset lifecycle management and infrastructure stewardship.
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Ryan Hinchman, Administrative Services Director , and John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
No vote necessary, receive and file.
2.3 Resolution Calling for General Municipal Election – November 3, 2026 Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 for the election of three City Council Members, requesting the Board of Supervisors render specified services to the City related to the conduct of the General Municipal Election, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to filing fees and candidate statements, and providing for the process in the event of a tie vote at the election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak
RESOLUTION 26-032
FITZSIMMONS/ZHAO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR
THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO FILING FEES AND CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROCESS IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 .
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Member Belal Aftab
Stated the Blossom Festival has been cancelled.
Council Member Yan Zhao
Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority – stated the Authority approved an agreement for the Executive Director salary and bonus plan, and discussed the upcoming World Cup.
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Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Nothing to report
Vice Mayor Tina Walia
Emergency Operating Area Council – stated the Council received multiple presentations focused on upcoming FIFA activities.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County E xecutive Committee – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Mayor Chuck Page
Mayoral Sheriff Ad Hoc Committee - stated the Committee contracted with an accounting firm to review the County’s proposed overhead figures.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Walia/Zhao requested staff bring a report forward for discussing options for a possible ordinance for proposed projects in the Wildland Urban Interface Area where “there’s some kind of a limit to the increase in cumulative baseline evacuation time.”
Walia/Zhao requested a report regarding the SVCE Grant.
Aftab/Walia requested information regarding contracts being signed above a certain threshold.
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 10:56 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
City of Saratoga