Saratoga City Council Agenda September 30, 2026 – Page 1 of 3
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TOWN HALL SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
AMENDED AGENDA
• 09-29-2026 REMOTE LOCATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER ZHAO ADDED • 09-29-2026 DESK ITEM ADDED
Public Participation Information
Members of the public may participate in this meeting in person at the location listed below or via remote attendance using the Zoom information below.
Members of the public can view and participate in the 6:00 p.m. Special Meeting by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chamber located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
• 660 Hwy 50 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom:
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89201627048
• Webinar ID 892 0162 7048 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand) 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.
6:00 PM TOWN HALL SPECIAL MEETING
Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 28, 2026.
FACILITATED CONVERSATION REGARDING SARATOGA LAW ENFORCEMENT
OPTIONS
1. Welcome Remarks
2. Overview of Town Hall format
3. Community Q&A
4. Thank you and Next Steps
Saratoga City Council Agenda September 30, 2026 – Page 2 of 3 The following guidelines are set to support an inclusive process and ensure a successful meeting:
The Mayor will be facilitating the meeting
Be respectful of their role to ensure a successful meeting Everyone who wishes to speak and participate can do so Please keep comments concise to ensure everyone can participate Respect diverse viewpoints and support those that are speaking Speakers in person for the first 45 minutes, followed by Zoom/virtual speakers for the next 45 minutes (if necessary)
Please speak only once until each person has the opportunity to speak
AGENDA ITEM
Law Enforcement Town Hall
Recommended Action:
Listen to community input on the future of law enforcement in Saratoga.
Staff Report
Attachment A - LGMSPD Police Services Contract Proposal Attachment B - Current Sheriff Five-Year Agreement FY 2026-27 Attachment C - Contract Comparison
Attachment D - Updated Summary of Survey Feedback
Attachment E - Updated Raw data or survey responses
Attachment F - Updated PPT of Survey Feedback
Attachment G - Illustrative 10-Year Estimates of Law Enforcement Service Costs Attachment H - Public Comments
Desk Item (added 09-29-2026).pdf
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA
PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Melissa Lee, Executive Assistant 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 28, 2026 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed 28th day of September 2026 at Saratoga, California.
Melissa Lee, Executive Assistant
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 agenda, 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 Saratoga City Council Agenda September 30, 2026 – Page 3 of 3 provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]