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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session for Conference with Labor Negotiators.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Study Session for a Joint Session with Chamber of Commerce and Building Owners.
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
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 June 26, 2026.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Page stated the City Council held a Closed Session on June 23, 2026, with no reportable action. Additionally, the City Council held a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. and stated the City Council directed its labor negotiators that no further negotiations are required in connection with the proposed contract for the new City Manager, Leslie Arroyo. That contract is on the agenda for consideration.
REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION
Mayor Page stated the City Council held a Joint Session at 6: 00 p.m., with the Chamber of Commerce and building owners. Jim Cargill, Chamber President provided information regarding the discussion during the Joint Session and the Chamber’s events.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN -PERSON
ATTENDEES
No one requested to speak.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Page shared information about Saratoga Nights, 4 th of July Celebration at Kevin Moran Park, and Summer Movie Nights in the Park.
CEREMONIAL ITEM
America's 250th Anniversary Proclamation
Recommended Action:
Commemorate America's 250th anniversary and recognize the Los Gatos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The City Council commemorated America's 250th anniversary and recognized the Los Gatos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
Mayor Page requested Items 1.5 and 1.6 be removed for separate discussion.
1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Minutes for the June 17, 2026, City Council Meeting.
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 17, 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 06/11/2026 and 06/18/2026 accounts payable vendor check registers.
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 06/11/2026 AND 06/18/2026 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VENDOR CHECK REGISTERS. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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1.3 Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended May 31, 2026 Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended May 31, 2026.
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2026. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.4 Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA -1; Resolutions initiating renewal of the District for FY 27-28
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt the Resolution describing improvements and directing preparation of the Engineer’s Report.
2. Adopt the Resolution appointing the Attorneys for the District.
RESOLUTION 26-041
RESOLUTION 26-042
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DESCRIBING
IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S
REPORT, AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE DISTRICT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.5 Tree Services Contracts for As-Needed Emergency Work Recommended Action:
Approve Tree Services Contracts with Oscar’s Tree Service in the amount not -to-exceed $100,000, and with Mario Topete Tree Care in the amount not -to-exceed $50,000 for FY 2026-27.
PAGE/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE TREE SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH OSCAR’S TREE SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED $100,000, AND
WITH MARIO TOPETE TREE CARE IN THE AMOUNT NOT- TO-EXCEED $50,000 FOR FY 2026- 27. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.6 Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services for FY2026-27 Recommended Action:
Approve an amendment to the contract with Dinsmore Landscape Company in the amount of $518,058.08 with enhanced scope of work and payment terms for FY2026-27 with an option to extend the contract for an additional one-year term.
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PAGE/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH DINSMORE LANDSCAPE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $518,058.08 WITH ENHANCED SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS FOR FY2026 -27
WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE - YEAR TERM. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.7 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 20393 Zorka Ave Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0017 for two lots located at 20393 Zorka Avenue (APN: 386-52-034).
RESOLUTION 26-043
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS25 -0017 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 20393 ZORKA AVENUE (APN: 386 -52-034). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.8 Final map approval for two lots located at 20030 Herriman Avenue Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS24-0009 for two lots located at 20030 Herriman Avenue (APN 397-25-096).
RESOLUTION 26-044
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS24 -0009 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 20030 HERRIMAN AVENUE (APN 397 -25-096). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.9 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 20695 Rice Ct Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS26-0003 for two lots located at 20695 Rice Court (APN: 503-19-118).
RESOLUTION 26-045
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS26 -0003 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 20695 RICE COURT (APN: 503 -19-118). 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. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1 14065 Saratoga Avenue Mills Act Agreement Non-Renewal Recommended Action:
Adopt the resolution directing that the 14065 Saratoga Avenue Mills Act Agreement not be renewed.
Cindy McCormick, Planning Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTION 26-046
AFTAB/WALIA MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT THE 14065 SARATOGA AVENUE MILLS ACT AGREEMENT NOT BE RENEWED .
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
2.2 City Manager Contract
Recommended Action:
Approve an employment agreement for the City Manager.
Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS26 -0003 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 20695 RICE COURT (APN: 503 -19-118). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Member Belal Aftab
Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) General Assembly – stated the Assembly discussed the budget, and potentially selling a building; the Assembly received a presentation regarding the next RHNA cycle and the associated changes.
Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors – stated the Board sent letter to the City stating the Foundation will no longer be managing Blossom Festival.
Council Member Yan Zhao
Nothing to report.
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Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting Board of Directors – stated the update to the building is moving forward.
Hakone Foundation - stated event bookings are higher than last year and the pond renovation is expected to begin in November 2027.
Vice Mayor Tina Walia
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Executive Committee – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Mayor Chuck Page
West Valley Mayors and City Managers Association – stated the topic of discussion was the recent homeless assessment.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager thanked the Council for their trust and stated she is honored to serve as the next City Manager.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
The City Attorney stated he is looking forward to working with the new City Manager.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES Dory Albert discussed the Bellicitti vineyard development.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Page adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. in remembrance of three young men who passed away recently as a result of an automobile accident on Highway 9.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
City of Saratoga