Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – June 17, 2026 - Page 1 of 7
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 2026
AMENDED AGENDA
• 06-16-2026 STUDY SESSION ITEM SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED • 06-16-2026 ITEM 1.7 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED
• 06-16-2026 ITEM 2.3 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED
• 06-17-2026 STUDY SESSION ITEM DESK ITEM ADDED
• 06-17-2026 ITEM 3.1 DESK ITEM ADDED
• 06-18-2026 ITEM 2.3 POST MEETING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED
Public Participation Information
Members of the public may participate in this meeting in person at the location listed below or via remote attendance (if applicable) using the Zoom information below.
Members of the public can view and participate in the 5:30 p.m. Closed 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/89527052458
• Webinar ID 895 2705 2458 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 6:00 p.m. Study 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/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:
• 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/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.
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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.
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.
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Government Code 54957)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Chuck Page, Yan Zhao Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
6:00 PM STUDY SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Climate Resilience District Discussion
Recommended Action:
Receive report on Climate Resilience Districts (CRDs), discuss their potential applicability to Saratoga, and provide direction on possible next steps.
Staff Report
Attachment A - CRD Formation, Funding, Operation White Paper Attachment B - Ascent Proposal for Climate Resilience District Feasibility Study Attachment C - Kosmont Financial Services Proposal for Financing District Advisory Supplemental Report (added 06-16-2026)
Desk Item (added 06-17-2026)
7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 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 June 11, 2026.
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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 ITEM
Recognition of Community Members Through the Building Communities: One Neighborhood at a Time Program
Recommended Action:
Recognize residents nominated through the Building Communities: One Neighborhood at a Time program for their leadership, community involvement, and efforts to strengthen neighborhood connections throughout Saratoga.
Diane Porter
Jim Cargill
Michael Bustamante
Tom Sloane
Frank Lazzeroni
Ben Dubin
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 June 3, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the June 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 05/29/2026 and 06/04/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Registers Dated 05-29-2026
Attachment B - Check Registers Dated 06-04-2026
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1.3 Final Williamson Act Cancellation and Final Map Approval for Nine Lots Located at 18500- 18520 Marshall Lane
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of application No. SUB19- 0002 for a nine lot subdivision located at 18500 Marshall Lane (APN: 397-02-111) and 18520 Marshall Lane (APN:
397-02-110) and final cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for the same property.
Staff Report - 18500-18520 Marshall Lane
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval and Williamson Act Contract Cancellation
Attachment B - Final Map
Attachment C - Subdivision Improvement Agreement
1.4 Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution establishing the City’s appropriations limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - California Department of Finance Price Factor and Population, May 2026
1.5 Resolution to Establish Fiscal Year 2026-27 Tax Levy Rate for the Library Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds Debt Service
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026 - 27 Tax Levy Rate for the Library Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds Debt Service at $0.0034 per $100 of Secured Assessed Value.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Go Bond Tax Levy Resolution
Attachment B - Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds Debt Service Schedule
1.6 Resolution to Establish the FY 2026- 27 Property Tax Levy for the Arrowhead Community Facility District 2018 Bond Debt Service
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution setting the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 property tax levy rate for the Arrowhead Community Facility District’s (CFD) 2018 Bond's debt service payment at $6,500 per parcel for the remaining eighteen (18) participating property owners.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Arrowhead Tax Levy Resolution
1.7 Budget Adoption for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution adopting the City’s Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Budget Resolution
Attachment B - FY 2026-27 Budget Book
Supplemental Report (added 06-16-2026)
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1.8 Interim Building Official Contract Amendment
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a contract amendment with CSG Consultants, Inc., for Interim Building Official services for a not -to-exceed contract total amount of $81,600.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Proposed Contract Amendment
Attachment B - Contract
1.9 Final map approval for two lots located at 19275 San Marcos Road Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0007 for two lots located at 19275 San Marcos Road (APN 397-13-009).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval
Attachment B - Site Map
Attachment C - Final Parcel Map
1.10 Santa Clara County Sheriff Contract Extension
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Acting City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the City of Saratoga and the County of Santa Clara, extending the term of the agreement through September 30, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Law Enforcement Contract
Attachment B - First Amendment to Agreement
Attachment C - Second Amendment to Agreement
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Public Hearing regarding Brush Abatement Program
Recommended Action:
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the 2026 Brush Abatement Program.
Staff Report
2.2 Fee Schedule Amendment – City Arborist Plan Check Fee Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution approving the amendment to the City’s Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026/27, effective July 1, 2026.
Staff Report - Arborist Plan Check Fee
Attachment A - Resolution Amending the FY2026/27 Fee Schedule Attachment B - Red-lined updates to the Fee Schedule, as adopted on April 15, 2026
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2.3 Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 - Public Hearing, Approval of Engineer’s Report, and Confirmation of Assessments for FY 2026-27
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing and, following consideration of public comments, adopt the Resolution Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagram and Assessments for FY 2026-27.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Confirming Assessments
Attachment B - Engineer's Report
Supplemental Report (added 06-16-2026)
Post Meeting Supplemental Report (added 06-18-2026)
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Community Event Grant Program Competitive Allocations Recommended Action:
Review Community Event Grant Program Competitive applications and provide staff with direction on competitive funding recipients and allocations for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Community Event Program Competitive Applications FY 2026-27 Attachment B - Staff Application Analysis
Attachment C - Asian American for Better Community Foundation PPT Attachment D - Congregation Beth David PPT
Attachment E - Experience Excellence PPT
Attachment F - Saratoga MSET PPT
Attachment G - Youth Arts Movement PPT
Desk Item (added 06-17-2026)
3.2 Universal Design Standards
Recommended Action:
Receive the report on Universal Design Standards as required by Housing Element Program 4.2-3, discuss potential implementation approaches, and provide direction to staff on next steps.
Staff Report
Attachment A - HCD Universal Design Model Ordinance
3.3 Review of City’s Compliance with Housing Laws
Recommended Action:
Receive the staff report and provide feedback and direction to staff.
Staff Report
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
2026 Council Assignments
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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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 June 11, 2026 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 11th day of June 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 a genda, 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]