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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session for Anticipated Litigation.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individual spoke at this time: Dave
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Session with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Glen Hendricks, Bill Dalton
Mayor Page called the Regular Session to order at 7:09 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, 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 August 13, 2026.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Page stated the City Council held a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. with no reportable action.
REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION
Mayor Page stated the City Council held a Joint Session at 6:00 p.m., with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Neil Valenzuela provided information regarding the discussion during the Joint Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON- AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN -PERSON
ATTENDEES
Bill Dalton discussed the Assistant City Manager position.
Jacqui Holmes discussed enforcement issues in the City.
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Ilaria Keogh discussed concerns with businesses in Saratoga.
Mr. Chen discussed demolition of the track at West Valley College.
Matt Bordoni discussed destroying the track at West Valley College.
Stan Bogosian discussed issues with access to the City’s website.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Page shared information ab out Coffee with the Mayor, Saratoga’s 70 th Birthday Celebration, and Commission openings.
CEREMONIAL ITEM
2026 Annual Community Awards
Recommended Action:
Recognize the recipients of the 2026 Annual Community Awards for their outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to the Saratoga community, including Firefighter of the Year, Deputy of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Community Organization of the Year.
The City Council recognized Captain Matthew Freeman as Firefighter of the Year.
The City Council recognized Deputy Alexander Rockich as Deputy of the Year.
The City Council recognized Cody Teerlink as Businessperson of the Year.
The City Council recognized Ismar Maslić as Citizen of the Year.
The City Council recognized Tylor Taylor and the SASCC team as Community Organization of the Year.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individual spoke at this time: Stan Bogosian
Vice Mayor Walia requested Items 1.14 and 1.15 be removed for separate discussion.
1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Minutes for the July 1, 2026, City Council Meeting.
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JULY 1, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 06/25/2026, 07/09/2026, 07/16/2026, 07/23/2026, 07/30/2026, and 08/06/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 06/25/2026, 07/09/2026, 07/16/2026, 07/23/2026, 07/30/2026, AND 08/06/2026 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 June 30, 2026 Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended June 30, 2026.
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JUNE 30, 2026. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.4 Award of Contract Backfill Janitorial Services
Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed contract with YN Maintenance LLC for janitorial services and authorize the acting City Manager to execute the same.
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH YN
MAINTENANCE LLC FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.5 Amend City Council Policy 010-Teleconference Meeting Policy Recommended Action:
Amend City Council Policy 010-Teleconference Meeting Policy.
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO AMEND CITY COUNCIL POLICY 010 - TELECONFERENCE MEETING POLICY . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.6 City Irrigation Maintenance Service Contracts for FY 2026-27 Recommended Actions:
1. Approve a contract with Dinsmore Landscape Company in the amount of $59,280 for FY 2026-27 Irrigation Maintenance and Repair Services for City-owned Landscaped Areas.
2. Approve a contract with Dinsmore Landscape Company in the amount of $59,280 for FY 2026-27 Irrigation Maintenance and Repair Services for Citywide Landscape and Lighting Districts (LLAD).
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ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH DINSMORE LANDSCAPE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,280 FOR FY 2026-27 IRRIGATION
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CITY- OWNED LANDSCAPED
AREAS, AND APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH DINSMORE LANDSCAPE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,280 FOR FY 2026- 27 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICTS (LLAD). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
1.7 Lynx Technologies, Inc. Geographic Information System Consultant Contract Amendment Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Lynx Technologies, Inc. for Geographic Information System (GIS) Consultant services in the amount of $37,500 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27, bringing the contract total amount to $75,000.
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500 FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27, BRINGING THE CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT TO $75,000. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.8 Contracts for Bellgrove Park Playground Replacement Recommended Actions:
1. Approve a contract with Specified Play Equipment Co. (SpecPlay) in the amount of $130,289.03 and authorize a 10% contingency on the contract.
2. Approve a contract with Playgrounds Unlimited in the amount of $100,530 for the Bellgrove Park Playground CIP and authorize a 20% contingency on the contract.
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH SPECIFIED PLAY EQUIPMENT CO. (SPECPLAY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,289.03 AND AUTHORIZE A 10% CONTINGENCY ON THE CONTRACT, AND APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH PLAYGROUNDS UNLIMITED IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,530 FOR THE BELLGROVE PARK PLAYGROUND CIP AND AUTHORIZE A 20% CONTINGENCY ON THE CONTRACT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.9 FY 2026-27 Budget Amendment
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution amending the City’s Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
RESOLUTION 26-047
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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1.10 No Parking Anytime Zone on Chester Avenue and Arcadia Palms Drive Recommended Action:
Adopt the Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing a No Parking Anytime zone on both sides of Chester Avenue between Allendale Avenue and Arcadia Palms Drive and on both sides of Arcadia Palms Drive for its full length.
RESOLUTION MV-342
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A NO PARKING ANYTIME ZONE ON BOTH SIDES OF CHESTER
AVENUE BETWEEN ALLENDALE AVENUE AND ARCADIA PALMS DRIVE AND ON BOTH SIDES OF ARCADIA PALMS DRIVE FOR ITS FULL LENGTH . MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.11 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 19200 Shubert Drive Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0018 for two lots located at 19200 Shubert Drive (APN: 389-04-013).
RESOLUTION 26-048
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS25-0018 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 19200 SHUBERT DRIVE (APN: 389 -04-013). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.12 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 12468 Ted Avenue Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0020 for two lots located at 12468 Ted Avenue (APN: 386-53-027).
RESOLUTION 26-049
ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS25-0020 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 12468 TED AVENUE (APN: 386 -53-027). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.13 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at El Camino Senda Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS22-0018 for two lots located at El Camino Senda (APN: 397-08-090).
RESOLUTION 26-050
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ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS22-0018 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT EL CAMINO SENDA (APN: 397 -08-090). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.14 Santa Clara Law Enforcement Contract
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
WALIA/PAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE- YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE .
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.15 League of California Cities Action Alert on Wildfire Liability Recommended Action:
Approve Saratoga's support of the League of California Cities position on Wildfire Liability.
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO APPROVE SARATOGA'S SUPPORT OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES POSITION ON WILDFIRE LIABILITY. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 APCC26- 0003 - Appeal of the Planning Commission decision not to certify an Environmental Impact Report and deny applications for Design Review and a Tentative Map for a 25- lot residential subdivision located on a 72.45-acre parcel on Pierce Road.
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and de novo review and uphold appeal APCC26 - 0003, thereby approving applications MISC23- 0011, SUB26-0002, and ENV24 -0001 to subdivide into 25 lots an existing 72.45- acre parcel located on Pierce Road (APN 503 -46-005) and take the following actions:
2. Adopt the Resolution making the appropriate CEQA findings, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project; and
3. Adopt the Resolution to conditionally approve an application for Design Review and a Tentative Map to subdivide a 72.45- acre parcel into 25 lots and construct 25 single -family dwellings for Masson Estates (MISC23- 0011, SUB26-0002) located on Pierce Road (A PN 503-46-005).
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page requested a recess at this time.
Mayor Page reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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The Appellant provided a presentation.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke: Dave Rossi, Stan Bogosian, Becky Rhodes, Richard Larson, Sonny Yeoh, Suman Goel , Manoj Goel, Glenn Hendricks, Glenda Aune, David Aune, Xavier Casanova, Bill Dalton, Mohini Balakrishnan, Mona Kaur, Sophia Kao, Sabrina Venskus, Nikil Balakrishnan, Balu Balakrishnan, Mahal Mohan, residents, Rafik Bawa, Tylee, Holden Veena Iyer, PFiphone
Mayor Page requested a recess at this time.
Mayor Page reconvened the meeting at 11:15
RESOLUTION 26-051
RESOLUTION 26-052
AFTAB/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO UPHOLD APPEAL APCC26 - 0003, THEREBY APPROVING APPLICATIONS MISC23 - 0011, SUB26- 0002, AND ENV24 - 0001 TO SUBDIVIDE INTO 25 LOTS AN EXISTING 72.45 -ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON PIERCE ROAD (APN 503 -46-005), ADOPT THE RESOLUTION MAKING THE
APPROPRIATE CEQA FINDINGS, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO
CONDITIONALLY APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR DESIGN RE VIEW AND A TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE A 72.45 -ACRE PARCEL INTO 25 LOTS AND CONSTRUCT 25 SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS FOR MASSON ESTATES (MISC23 - 0011, SUB26-0002) LOCATED ON PIERCE ROAD (APN 503 -46-005). 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 Purchase of Electrical Equipment for the Warner Hutton House and Joan Pisani Community Center to Support Facility Electrification.
Recommended Action:
Approve the purchase of electric equipment for the Warner Hutton House, Civic Center Theater, and Joan Pisani Community Center in the amount of $ 95,100 with ZH Mechanical Inc., to replace existing aging gas appliances to support the electrification of Cit y facilities, consistent with the City's Climate Action Plan.
Francisco Alvarez, Facilities Manager, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
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WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
FOR THE WARNER HUTTON HOUSE, CIVIC CENTER THEATER, AND JOAN PISANI COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 95,100 WITH ZH MECHANICAL INC., TO REPLACE EXISTING AGING GAS APPLIANCES TO
SUPPORT THE ELECTRIFICATION OF CIT Y FACILITIES, CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3.2 Designation of League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate and Alternate(s)
Recommended Action:
Designate the City of Saratoga’s voting delegate and alternate voting delegate(s) for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Britt Avrit, City Clerk, presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
ZHAO/AFTAB MOVED TO DESIGNATE MAYOR PAGE AS THE CITY OF SARATOGA’S VOTING DELEGATE AND VICE MAYOR WALIA AS THE
ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: AFTAB, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: FITZSIMMONS . ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3.3 Annual Code Update for 2026
Recommended Action:
Review the proposed cleanup amendments to the City Code and direct staff to prepare an ordinance implementing the amendments that the City Council would like brought forward for consideration by the City Council.
Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented the Staff Report.
Council Member Fitzsimmons stated she needed to recuse herself from discussion of item no. 21 in the Staff Report due to a possibility of a conflict of interest and left the dais at this time.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
AFTAB/ZHAO MOVED TO INCLUDE ITEM NO. 21 IN THE ANNUAL CODE UPDATE AS PROPOSED. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, , ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: FITZSIMMONS. ABSENT:
NONE.
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Council Member Fitzsimmons returned to the dais at this time.
Mayor Page invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
WALIA/AFTAB M OVED TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE REMAINING AMENDMENTS AS PROPOSED IN THE STAFF REPORT. 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
Nothing to report
Council Member Yan Zhao
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Nothing to report
Vice Mayor Tina Walia
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Executive Committee – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee – stated the Committee discussed several bills and recommended them.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors – stated Pamela Wu has been hired as Interim Executive Director, a Study Session was held regarding e -bikes, a guest presenter discussed a transportation ballot measure, and the Board took positions on the bills recommended by the Legislative Action Committee.
Mayor Chuck Page
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors – stated he was unable to attend this meeting because he was attending a meeting with Congressman Liccardo and Supervisor Abe - Koga.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Walia/Page requested the City Council consider writing a letter supporting AB1761.
Aftab/Walia requested the City Council consider discussing the future of data centers in Saratoga.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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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 12:01 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
City of Saratoga