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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 16, 2026
AMENDED AGENDA
• 09-14-2026 ITEM 2.1 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED
• 09-14-2026 ITEM 2.2 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED
• 09-14-2026 ITEM 3.1 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED
• 09-15-2026 ITEM 2.2 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED
• 09-15-2026 ITEM 2.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 09-16-2026 JOINT SESSION PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 09-16-2026 ITEM 2.1 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 09-16-2026 ITEM 2.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 09-16-2026 ITEM 2.2 DESK ITEM ADDED
• 09-16-2026 ITEM 3.1 DESK ITEM ADDED
• 09-21-2026 ITEM 2.2 POST MEETING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ADDED • 09-21-2026 ITEM 3.1 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 5:00 p.m. Closed Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room , located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga 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. Joint 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/88482254658
• Webinar ID 884 8225 4658 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:
• Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chamber located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627041223
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• 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.
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.
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code 54957) Title: City Manager
6:00 PM JOINT SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Joint Session with the Saratoga Library & Public Art Commission Recommended Action:
Approve recommendation of Gateway Sculptures and Locations and Banner Art and Locations with the Saratoga Library & Public Art Commission.
LPA Commission Workplan FY 2026/27
Presentation Slides (added 09-16-2026)
Presentation Slides (added 09-16-2026)
7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 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 September 10, 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 ITEMS
Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Recommended Action:
Proclaim September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2026 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Appointment of Library & Public Art and Parks & Recreation Commissioners Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution reappointing Siana Smith and Jeri Bromley to the Library & Public Art Commission and reappointing Jim Cargill to the Parks & Recreation Commission and direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution, Library & Public Art Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission Appointments
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 September 2, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the September 2, 2026 City Council Meeting
1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 08/27/2026 and 09/03/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Registers Dated 08-27-2026
Attachment B - Check Registers Dated 09-03-2026
1.3 Resolution Amending City of Saratoga Conflict of Interest Code Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution amending the City of Saratoga Conflict of Interest Code.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Amending Conflict of Interest Code
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1.4 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 20517 Carniel Avenue Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0016 for two lots located at 20517 Carniel Avenue (APN: 366-13-056).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Final Map
1.5 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 19351 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0001 for two lots located at 19351 Saratoga Los Gatos Road (APN: 397-10-003).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Parcel Map
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Appeal of the Planning Commission conditional approval of a Design Review and setback Variance for a single-family residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) located at 14650 6th Street.
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and de novo review and deny appeal APCC26- 0006; thereby upholding the Planning Commission decision to add condition of approval #13 to the Resolution of approval for applications VAR26- 0001 and PDR25-0004 to construct a single- family residence with ADU and reduced front setback at 14650 6th Street (APN 517-08-004); and
2. Adopt the Resolution denying the appeal and conditionally approve an application for Design Review and Variance to approve a 2,293- square foot residence with ADU and reduced front setback (VAR26-0001/ PDR25-0004) located on 14650 6th Street (APN 517-08-004).
Staff Report
Attachment A - Appeal Application
Attachment B - Resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission approval Exhibit 3 to Attachment B - City Arborist Approval
Exhibit 4 to Attachment B - Indemnity Agreement Form
Attachment C - August 12, 2026, Planning Commission Staff Report Attachment D - August 12, 2026, Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Attachment E - August 12, 2026, Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-017 Attachment F - Site Plan (Public View)
Supplemental Report (added 09-14-2026)
Presentation Slides (added 09-16-2026)
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2.2 Appeal of the Planning Commission approval of a Tentative Map, Design Review, and AB 130 CEQA Exemption for a three-lot residential subdivision located at 14486 Oak Place Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing and de novo review and deny appeal APCC26- 0004, thereby approving application CPX24-0011 to subdivide into three lots an existing 6,7500-square-foot parcel located at 14486 Oak Place (APN 397-22-005); and
2. Adopt the Resolution denying the appeal; conditionally approving an application for Design Review and a Tentative Map to subdivide a 6,750 square foot parcel into three lots and construct three single -family dwellings and one Accessory Dwelling Unit (CPX24- 0011) located on 14486 Oak Place (APN 397- 22- 005); and finding the project to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 130 and section 21080.66 of the Public Resources Code.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Appeal Application
Attachment B - Resolution to deny appeal and approve the Project Exhibit 3 to Attachment B - City Arborist Approval
Exhibit 4 to Attachment B - Indemnity Agreement Form
Attachment C - July 8 2026 Planning Commission Staff Report Attachment D - July 8 2026 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Attachment E - July 8 2026 Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-011 Attachment F - AB 130 Exemption Request and Determination with MBI Peer Review and Live Oak Associates Memo
Attachment G - Site Plan Public View
Supplemental Report (added 09-14-2026)
Supplemental Report (added 09-15-2026)
Presentation Slides (added 09-15-2026)
Presentation Slides (added 09-16-2026)
Desk Item (added 09-16-2026)
Post Meeting Supplemental Report (added 09-21-2026)
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1 Law Enforcement Discussion
Recommended Actions:
1. Discuss law enforcement service options for the City of Saratoga in preparation for public input at town hall meetings on September 19 and September 30, 2026, and provide direction to staff regarding any additional information, analysis, or contract issues for consideration before the City Council’s October 7, 2026, meeting.
2. Direct staff to work with Los Gatos -Monte Sereno Police Department on any proposed law enforcement contract changes.
Staff Report
Attachment A - LGMSPD Contract Proposal
Attachment B - Sheriff 5 year Contract FY 2026-27
Attachment C - Contract Comparison
Attachment D - LGMSPD Service Transition Study
Attachment E - LGMSPD Financial Model
Supplemental Report (added 09-14-2026)
Desk Item (added 09-16-2026)
Post Meeting Supplemental Report (added 09-21-2026)
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COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
2026 Council Assignments
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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 September 10, 2026 at the C ity of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 10th day of September 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, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or call 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]