Saratoga, NC

Joint Session - Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office

The Saratoga City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a 25-lot residential subdivision on Pierce Road, with a recommendation to approve it. The council will also consider a five-year law enforcement contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, along with several other contracts and routine items.

• Appeal APCC26-0003: 25-lot subdivision on 72.45-acre Pierce Road parcel (APN 503-46-005)
• Five-year agreement with Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office (Item 1.14)
• Contracts for Bellgrove Park playground replacement: $130,289.03 (SpecPlay) and $100,530 (Playgrounds Unlimited)
• Irrigation maintenance contracts with Dinsmore Landscape Company: $59,280 each for city areas and LLADs
• Purchase of electric equipment for Warner Hutton House and Joan Pisani Community Center: $95,100 with ZH Mechanical Inc.

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a 25-lot residential subdivision on Pierce Road. The council will also consider consent items including contracts for playground replacement, irrigation maintenance, and a law enforcement agreement with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Closed sessions are scheduled for anticipated litigation and a performance evaluation of the City Attorney.

• Appeal APCC26-0003 for 25-lot subdivision on 72.45-acre parcel on Pierce Road (APN 503-46-005)
• Contracts for Bellgrove Park playground replacement: $130,289.03 (SpecPlay) and $100,530 (Playgrounds Unlimited)
• Irrigation maintenance contracts with Dinsmore Landscape Company totaling $118,560
• Five-year agreement with Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement
• Purchase of electric equipment for facility electrification: $95,100 with ZH Mechanical Inc.

Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a variance for a major home addition at 14650 6th Street, and another on an appeal of a denied tree removal permit at 12459 Saratoga Creek Drive. The commission will also discuss a work plan item on communications and transparency, and approve minutes from the July 8 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as oral communications and roll call.

• Variance VAR26-0001/PDR25-0004 for a 3,427 sq. ft. residence addition at 14650 6th Street, encroaching into front setback
• Appeal APTR26-0002 of denied tree removal permit TRP26-0182 for one deodar cedar at 12459 Saratoga Creek Drive
• Resolution No. 26-017 to approve the variance subject to conditions
• Resolution No. 26-018 to deny the tree removal appeal
• FY26-27 Work Plan item on communications and transparency, including Builder's Remedy project updates

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session to discuss potential litigation, followed by an open session. The main item is receiving an update on negotiations for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's contract and providing direction on the city's preferred law enforcement service level for fiscal year 2026-27. No final decisions are listed; the council is expected to give staff direction.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on 5 potential litigation cases (constitutional/employment claims)
• Receive update on Santa Clara County Sheriff contract negotiations for FY 2026-27
• Provide direction on preferred law enforcement service level for FY 2026-27
• Attachments include historical growth, service levels, contract comparison, and prior agreements

Joint Session - Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and Building Owners

The Saratoga City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations, a joint session with the Chamber of Commerce and Building Owners, and a regular session. The regular session includes consent calendar items such as approving minutes, check registers, and contracts for tree services and landscape maintenance, as well as general business items including a Mills Act agreement non-renewal and a new City Manager employment agreement.

• Approve City Manager employment agreement
• Direct non-renewal of Mills Act agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue
• Approve tree services contracts: Oscar's Tree Service up to $100,000, Mario Topete Tree Care up to $50,000
• Approve amendment to Dinsmore Landscape Company contract for $518,058.08
• Approve final maps for two-lot subdivisions at 20393 Zorka Ave, 20030 Herriman Ave, and 20695 Rice Ct

The Saratoga City Council approved an employment agreement for Leslie Arroyo as City Manager, following a closed session where labor negotiators were directed that no further negotiations were required. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including tree services contracts, a landscape maintenance amendment, and multiple final map approvals. A resolution directing that the Mills Act Agreement for 14065 Saratoga Avenue not be renewed was adopted.

• Approved City Manager contract for Leslie Arroyo (5-0)
• Approved tree services contracts: Oscar's Tree Service up to $100,000 and Mario Topete Tree Care up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved $518,058.08 amendment to Dinsmore Landscape Company contract with option to extend one year (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-046 directing non-renewal of Mills Act Agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 20393 Zorka Ave (Resolution 26-043) (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 20030 Herriman Ave (Resolution 26-044) (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 20695 Rice Ct (Resolution 26-045) (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions to initiate renewal of Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two housing subdivision proposals. The first is a continued hearing for a three-lot subdivision at 14486 Oak Place, and the second is a new hearing for the 25-lot Masson Estates project on Pierce Road, which includes certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report. The commission will also consider approving the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Continued hearing for CPX24-0011: three-lot subdivision at 14486 Oak Place with three three-story homes and one ADU, removing two protected trees
• Masson Estates: 25-lot subdivision on 72.45 acres at Pierce Road, with 20 market-rate and 5 affordable homes, removing 367 of 682 trees
• Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report and adoption of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Masson Estates
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026 regular meeting

City Council

The Saratoga City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 1, 2026, with a closed session on labor negotiations, a joint session with the Chamber of Commerce and Building Owners, and a regular session. The council will vote on a consent calendar that includes contracts for tree services and citywide landscape maintenance, as well as several final map approvals. In general business, the council will decide on non-renewal of a Mills Act agreement and approve a new employment agreement for the City Manager.

• Approve City Manager employment agreement
• Approve tree services contracts: Oscar's Tree Service ($100,000) and Mario Topete Tree Care ($50,000)
• Approve $518,058.08 amendment to Dinsmore Landscape Company contract for citywide maintenance
• Direct non-renewal of Mills Act agreement for 14065 Saratoga Avenue
• Final map approvals for two-lot subdivisions at 20393 Zorka Ave, 20030 Herriman Ave, and 20695 Rice Ct

The City Council approved an employment agreement for Leslie Arroyo as City Manager, following a closed session where negotiators were directed that no further negotiations were required. The council also approved a consent calendar including tree services contracts, a landscape maintenance amendment, and several final map approvals. A resolution directing non-renewal of the Mills Act Agreement for 14065 Saratoga Avenue was adopted.

• Approved City Manager employment agreement for Leslie Arroyo (5-0)
• Approved tree services contracts: Oscar's Tree Service up to $100,000 and Mario Topete Tree Care up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved $518,058.08 amendment to Dinsmore Landscape Company contract with one-year extension option (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-046 directing non-renewal of Mills Act Agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 20393 Zorka Ave (Resolution 26-043) (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 20030 Herriman Ave (Resolution 26-044) (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 20695 Rice Ct (Resolution 26-045) (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for LLA-1 district renewal (Resolutions 26-041, 26-042) (5-0)

Study Session - Climate Resiliance Districts

The Saratoga City Council will hold a study session on Climate Resilience Districts (CRDs), receiving reports and discussing their potential applicability to Saratoga. The regular session includes adoption of the FY 2026-27 budget, several resolutions on tax levies and appropriations limits, and public hearings on the brush abatement program, a fee schedule amendment, and the Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District. The council will also consider contracts, including an interim building official contract amendment and a sheriff contract extension, and discuss community event grants and housing-related items.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 budget (Item 1.7)
• Approve $81,600 contract amendment with CSG Consultants for Interim Building Official (Item 1.8)
• Public hearing on 2026 Brush Abatement Program (Item 2.1)
• Approve FY 2026-27 tax levy for Library Series 2011 GO Bonds at $0.0034 per $100 assessed value (Item 1.5)
• Approve final map for nine lots at 18500-18520 Marshall Lane (Item 1.3)

The Saratoga City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget after a motion to remove $40,000 in traffic study funding failed. The council also approved several consent items, including a final map for a nine-lot subdivision, a tax levy for library bonds, and a contract amendment for interim building official services. A study session on Climate Resilience Districts was held with public comment, but no formal action was taken.

• Adopted FY 2026-27 budget (4-1, Zhao dissenting)
• Rejected motion to remove $40K traffic study funding (1-4)
• Approved final map for 9-lot subdivision at 18500-18520 Marshall Lane (5-0)
• Established FY 2026-27 appropriations limit (5-0)
• Set library bond tax levy at $0.0034 per $100 assessed value (5-0)
• Set Arrowhead CFD bond levy at $6,500 per parcel (5-0)
• Authorized $81,600 contract amendment for interim building official (5-0)
• Approved Community Event Grant allocations as recommended (5-0)

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2026, starting with a closed session on labor negotiations and a study session on Climate Resilience Districts. During the regular session, the council will vote on the consent calendar, which includes adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, setting property tax levies for bond debt service, and approving several contracts and map approvals. Public hearings will address the brush abatement program, an arborist plan check fee, and landscaping/lighting assessments. The council will also discuss community event grants, universal design standards, and housing law compliance.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 budget (Item 1.7)
• Set FY 2026-27 tax levy for Library 2011 GO bonds at $0.0034 per $100 assessed value (Item 1.5)
• Set Arrowhead CFD 2018 bond levy at $6,500 per parcel for 18 property owners (Item 1.6)
• Approve $81,600 contract amendment with CSG Consultants for Interim Building Official (Item 1.8)
• Extend Santa Clara County Sheriff contract through Sept 30, 2026 (Item 1.10)

The Saratoga City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget after a motion to remove $40,000 in funding for the traffic study CIP project failed. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a nine-lot subdivision at Marshall Lane, a two-lot parcel map at San Marcos Road, and a contract extension for law enforcement services. In general business, the council approved a fee schedule amendment, confirmed landscaping and lighting assessments, allocated community event grants, and directed staff to create a universal design brochure and webpage.

• Adopted FY 2026-27 budget (4-1)
• Rejected removing $40K from traffic study CIP project (1-4)
• Approved final map for nine-lot subdivision at 18500-18520 Marshall Lane (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 19275 San Marcos Road (5-0)
• Authorized $81,600 contract amendment for Interim Building Official services (5-0)
• Extended Santa Clara County Sheriff contract through Sept 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026-27 fee schedule amendment (5-0)
• Confirmed LLA-1 assessments for FY 2026-27 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an appeal of a denied tree removal permit for a coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road, and a request for design review and conditional use permit for a mixed-use project at 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Appeal APTR26-0001: denial of tree permit TRP26-0081 to remove one coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road; recommended resolution denies appeal.
• PDR23-0009/PCUP26-0001/ARB24-0098: 30 residential units (17 in Building One, 13 in Building Two) plus 2,660 sq ft commercial space at 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road; 75 parking spaces; five protected trees to be removed.
• Project is subject to State Density Bonus Law and is proposed as statutorily exempt from CEQA under AB 130.
• Approval of action minutes from May 13, 2026 regular meeting.

Study Session - Wildfire Modeling/Wildfire Evacuation Assessment for Disaster Preparedness

The Saratoga City Council will hold a study session on wildfire modeling and evacuation assessments, then in regular session will direct staff on law enforcement services, including selecting a Sheriff service level for FY 2026-27 and deciding whether to pursue a transition to Los Gatos police services starting July 1, 2027. The council will also receive an asset lifecycle analysis, call a November 2026 election for three council seats, and handle routine consent items.

• Law enforcement services options: Santa Clara County Sheriff vs. Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department
• XyloPlan wildfire modeling presentation and Fehr & Peers evacuation time estimates
• Resolution calling for General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 for three City Council seats
• Five-year contract amendment with Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation (2026-2031)
• Final map approval for two lots at 14860 Farwell Avenue

The City Council held a study session on wildfire modeling and evacuation assessments, receiving presentations from XyloPlan and Fehr & Peers. During the regular meeting, the Council gave direction to staff on law enforcement services, including selecting a Sheriff service level for FY 2026-27 and considering a potential transition to Los Gatos police services. No formal vote was taken on this item. The Council also approved several consent calendar items, including a five-year contract amendment with the Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation, and adopted resolutions for a November 3, 2026 election and appointments to the Youth Commission.

• Received XyloPlan wildfire modeling presentation (no vote)
• Received Fehr & Peers evacuation time estimates report (no vote)
• Adopted Resolution 26-030 appointing six Youth Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 12 and May 20, 2026 meetings (5-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 05/14/2026 and 05/21/2026 (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for April 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Stallman to VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-031 granting final map approval for two lots at 14860 Farwell Ave (5-0)

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will review options for law enforcement services, deciding whether to maintain the current contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff or transition to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department starting July 1, 2027. The meeting also includes a study session on wildfire modeling and evacuation assessments, as well as the approval of a general municipal election for November 3, 2026.

• Direction on law enforcement services: Select FY 2026-27 Sheriff service level and decide on long-term model (Sheriff vs. Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department).
• Adopt resolution calling for a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, for three City Council seats.
• Grant final map approval for two lots at 14860 Farwell Avenue (Parcel Map No. ULS25-0013).
• Authorize a five-year contract amendment with the Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation for 2026-2031.
• Receive updates on XyloPlan wildfire modeling and Fehr & Peers' Wildfire Evacuation Time Estimates.

The City Council received presentations on wildfire modeling and evacuation time estimates, and gave direction to staff on the preferred law enforcement service approach, including selecting a Sheriff service level option for FY 2026-27 and considering a potential transition to Los Gatos police services. The Council also approved several consent calendar items, including a five-year contract amendment with the Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation, and adopted a resolution calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026. No formal vote was taken on the law enforcement direction.

• Approved Resolution 26-030 appointing six new Youth Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 12 and May 20, 2026 meetings (5-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 05/14/2026 and 05/21/2026 (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for April 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Stallman to VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 14860 Farwell Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized five-year contract amendment with Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-032 calling for November 3, 2026 election for three council seats (5-0)

Joint Session - San Jose Animal Control

The Saratoga City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, with final consideration scheduled for June 17, 2026. The council will also receive updates from San Jose Animal Control in a joint session, hear an appeal of a design review for a new home and ADU, and consider several routine items including contracts and easement vacations.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 proposed budget
• Appeal of design review for 19519 Glen Una Drive (5,517 sq ft home, ADU, tree removal)
• Contract with West Coast Arborist for tree maintenance, not to exceed $200,000
• First amended contract with Fehr and Peers for wildfire evacuation impact assessment, not to exceed $173,700
• Ordinance implementing 2025 speed survey speed limit changes

The Saratoga City Council denied an appeal and approved a design review for a new 5,517 sq ft home with an accessory dwelling unit at 19519 Glen Una Drive, including removal of two protected trees. The council also approved several consent items, including a $200,000 tree maintenance contract and a $173,700 wildfire evacuation assessment amendment. A motion to amend the FY 2026-27 budget to include a $493K SVCE grant and remove $40K for a traffic study failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Denied appeal and approved design review for 19519 Glen Una Drive residence and ADU (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 contract with West Coast Arborist for tree maintenance (4-0)
• Authorized $173,700 amended contract with Fehr and Peers for wildfire evacuation assessment (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 419 updating speed regulations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-026 vacating storm drain easements at 12468 Ted Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-027 accepting right-of-way dedication at 19516 Douglass Lane (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-029 setting June 17, 2026 hearing for weed abatement (4-0)
• Budget amendment motion to include $493K SVCE grant and remove $40K traffic study failed (2-2)

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, with final consideration scheduled for June 17, 2026. The council is also expected to approve a contract with West Coast Arborist for citywide tree maintenance services not to exceed $200,000 and adopt an ordinance implementing 2025 speed survey updates. Additionally, the council will hold a public hearing on a design review appeal for a new residence and accessory dwelling unit at 19519 Glen Una Drive.

• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
• Approval of a contract with West Coast Arborist for tree maintenance not to exceed $200,000
• Adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code for speed limit changes
• Public hearing on the appeal of Design Review approval for 19519 Glen Una Drive
• Resolution setting a hearing date to declare dangerous weeds and brush a public nuisance

The Saratoga City Council denied an appeal and approved a design review for a new 5,517-square-foot two-story residence with a detached accessory dwelling unit and removal of two protected trees at 19519 Glen Una Drive. The council also adopted several consent items, including a $200,000 tree maintenance contract and a $173,700 wildfire evacuation assessment amendment. A motion to add $493K in SVCE grant funding to the FY 2026-27 budget failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Denied appeal, approved design review for 19519 Glen Una Drive residence and ADU (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 West Coast Arborist tree maintenance contract (4-0)
• Authorized $173,700 Fehr and Peers wildfire evacuation assessment amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 419 updating speed regulations (4-0)
• Vacated storm drain easements at 12468 Ted Avenue (Resolution 26-026) (4-0)
• Accepted right-of-way dedication at 19516 Douglass Lane (Resolution 26-027) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-029 setting weed abatement hearing for June 17, 2026 (4-0)
• Budget motion to add $493K SVCE grant and remove $40K traffic study failed (2-2)

Commission Interviews - Youth Commission

The Saratoga City Council is holding a special meeting to interview 15 applicants for six vacancies on the Youth Commission. The agenda consists solely of these interviews and public comment; no other business is scheduled.

• Interviews for 6 Youth Commission vacancies
• Applicants include students from Saratoga High School, The Harker School, Challenger, Redwood Middle School, and Stratford Preparatory Blackford
• Public comment allowed up to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom

The Saratoga City Council held a special meeting on May 12, 2026, to interview Youth Commission applicants. The council unanimously voted to appoint Anushka Iyer, Rohan Rajaram, Shreya Nabar, Austin Ruixuan Zhao, Daisy Ispasoiu, and Summit Greer to full two-year terms on the Youth Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Anushka Iyer, Rohan Rajaram, Shreya Nabar, Austin Ruixuan Zhao, Daisy Ispasoiu, and Summit Greer to full 2-year terms on the Youth Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two items, both recommended for continuance. The first is an appeal of an incomplete tree permit for a coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road, and the second is a Housing Accountability Act development proposal for a three-lot subdivision at 14486 Oak Place. The commission will also review the FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan conformity and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Continuance of tree permit appeal (APTR26-0001) for 12991 Pierce Road to June 10, 2026
• Continuance of subdivision proposal (CPX24-0011) at 14486 Oak Place to July 8, 2026
• Finding of General Plan Conformity for FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 26-013)
• Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Joint Session - Solid Waste Recycling

The Saratoga City Council will hold a joint session with Solid Waste Recycling to receive updates, followed by a regular meeting. Key business includes a public hearing on speed limit changes, final approval of a 52-lot subdivision, and a discussion on public safety revenue enhancements, including whether to pursue charter city status and potential new taxes.

• Public hearing on ordinance to implement 2025 speed survey speed limit changes
• Final map approval for 52 lots at Chester and Allendale Avenues with Williamson Act cancellation
• Discussion on charter city status and preliminary tax revenue estimates
• Second amendment to Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with Santa Clara County ($113,951 augmentation)
• Final map approval for two lots at 14171 Chester Avenue

The Saratoga City Council unanimously approved a resolution granting final map approval for a 52-lot subdivision at Chester and Allendale Avenues and final cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for the same property. The council also approved several consent items, including a new Civic Theater seat plaque donation program, and introduced an ordinance to update speed limits based on a 2025 survey. A joint session with Solid Waste Recycling was held earlier, but no decisions were made there.

• Approved final map for 52 lots at Chester/Allendale and Williamson Act cancellation (5-0)
• Approved Civic Theater seat plaque donation program (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance updating speed limits, waived first reading (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 14171 Chester Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized $113,951 augmentation for hazardous waste agreement (5-0)
• Approved LLA-1 assessment district engineer's report and resolution of intention (5-0)
• Accepted April 2026 accounts payable registers and treasurer's report (5-0)
• Proclaimed Small Business Week and recognized church anniversary (5-0)

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a joint session with Solid Waste Recycling, followed by a regular meeting covering consent items, a public hearing on speed limit changes, and general business. Key discussions include whether to pursue charter city status to explore new revenue sources, final approval of a 52-lot subdivision, and a report on City Arborist functions. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, checks, and reports.

• Public hearing on ordinance implementing 2025 speed survey speed limit changes
• Final map approval for 52 lots at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue with Williamson Act cancellation
• Discussion on charter city status and preliminary estimates of potential tax options
• Second amendment to Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with Santa Clara County, $113,951 augmentation for FY 2027
• Final map approval for two lots at 14171 Chester Avenue

The Saratoga City Council approved a final map for 52 lots at Chester and Allendale Avenues, including cancellation of a Williamson Act contract. The council also approved a consent calendar covering minutes, financial reports, a theater plaque program, a two-lot map, and a hazardous waste agreement. A public hearing was held to introduce a speed limit ordinance, with adoption scheduled for May 20, 2026. No substantive decisions were made on the arborist report or public safety revenue enhancements, which were informational only.

• Approved final map for 52 lots at Chester and Allendale Avenues with Williamson Act cancellation (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 14171 Chester Avenue (5-0)
• Approved establishment of Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program (5-0)
• Authorized $113,951 augmentation for hazardous waste agreement with Santa Clara County (5-0)
• Introduced speed limit ordinance, waived first reading, set adoption for May 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for April 15, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 04/09, 04/16, 04/23/2026 (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for March 31, 2026 (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting - Saratoga Policing Options

The Saratoga City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss law enforcement services, with a focus on the current Sheriff's contract and a preliminary proposal from Los Gatos. The council will provide direction on priorities for these services. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Discussion of Sheriff's Office current contract and proposed contracts from December 2025 and April 2026
• Review of Los Gatos preliminary proposal for law enforcement services
• Closed session on initiation of litigation (1 case)

The Saratoga City Council held a special meeting to discuss law enforcement options but took no formal action. Staff presented a report, and three residents spoke during public comment. The council provided no direction or vote, and the meeting adjourned.

• No vote taken on law enforcement options
• Council heard staff report on policing options
• Public comment heard from three residents

Joint Session - KSAR

The Saratoga City Council will hold a joint session with KSAR, a closed session on potential litigation, and a regular meeting. Key actions include adopting a resolution to amend the city's fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, and receiving a preliminary FY 2026-27 General Fund budget with a five-year forecast. The council will also consider several consent items, including a contract amendment for website services and a resolution for road repair projects.

• Resolution to establish list of projects funded by Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 for FY 2026-27
• CivicPlus contract amendment for website accessibility services, $54,083, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $319,372
• Public hearing on abatement of hazardous weeds for properties on 2026 Weed Abatement Program Commencement Report
• Resolution amending city fee schedule effective July 1, 2026
• Amendment to extend MOU regarding conditional tolling and withdrawal of Chester/Allendale Builder's Remedy Project

The Saratoga City Council held a joint session with KSAR and then a regular meeting. The council approved a weed abatement resolution as amended, removing 10 properties from the list and giving two properties until April 28, 2026, to complete abatement. It also adopted resolutions for the FY 2026-27 road repair project list and a fee schedule amendment effective July 1, 2026, and approved several consent calendar items, including a CivicPlus contract amendment for website accessibility services.

• Adopted weed abatement resolution, removing 10 properties and giving two until April 28, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-019 establishing FY 2026-27 road repair project list (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-021 amending city fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized CivicPlus contract amendment for $54,083, increasing not-to-exceed to $319,372 (5-0)
• Approved updates to city financial policies (5-0)
• Adopted amended Community Event and Street Closure Grant Program policy (5-0)
• Authorized extension of MOU for Chester/Allendale Builder's Remedy project (5-0)
• Adopted policies 009, 010, 011 and accepted SB 707 compliance report (5-0)

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, a joint session with KSAR, and a regular session. Key items include receiving the preliminary FY 2026-27 General Fund budget and five-year forecast, adopting a resolution to amend the city's fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, and considering several consent calendar items such as a contract amendment for website services. The agenda also includes a public hearing on weed abatement and adoption of policies related to SB 707.

• Receive FY 2026-27 General Fund budget preview and five-year forecast
• Adopt resolution amending city fee schedule effective July 1, 2026
• Authorize $54,083 contract amendment with CivicPlus for website accessibility services (not-to-exceed $319,372)
• Public hearing on abatement of hazardous weeds for 2026 Weed Abatement Program
• Extend MOU regarding Chester/Allendale Builder's Remedy Project application

The City Council approved the 2026 weed abatement resolution as amended, removing 10 properties from the list and giving two properties until April 28, 2026, to complete abatement. The council also adopted the FY 2026-27 road repair project list, amended the fee schedule effective July 1, 2026, and approved several policy updates. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted weed abatement resolution, removing 10 properties and giving 2 until April 28, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-019 establishing FY 2026-27 road repair project list (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-021 amending fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized CivicPlus contract amendment for $54,083, raising not-to-exceed to $319,372 (5-0)
• Approved updates to City financial policies (5-0)
• Adopted amended Community Event and Street Closure Grant Program Policy 004 (5-0)
• Authorized extension of MOU for Chester/Allendale Builder's Remedy project (5-0)
• Adopted policies 009, 010, 011 and approved SB 707 compliance report (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, to review the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and consider two development applications. The first is a design review and variance for a new two-story home with an ADU on Rolling Hills Rd, including removal of nine protected trees. The second is a fence exception for a decorative stone wall at 19249 Citrus Ln. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a February 25 special meeting.

• 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report review
• Design review and variance for new 1,384 sq ft home with 999 sq ft ADU at Rolling Hills Rd (ADR25-0048/VAR25-0005)
• Removal of nine protected trees on Rolling Hills Rd site
• Fence exception for 5-foot-tall stone wall at 19249 Citrus Ln (FER26-0001)
• Approval of minutes from Feb 25, 2026 special meeting

Study Session - ALPR

The Saratoga City Council will hold a study session to review the use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology and the contract with Flock Safety, followed by a regular session where they will adopt an ordinance for Village Design Standards. The council will also approve a budget amendment for Library GO Bonds and a resolution supporting a West Valley Homeless Services Task Force.

• Study Session on ALPR technology and Flock Safety contract
• Adoption of Ordinance adding Article 15-62 Village Design Standards
• Budget amendment appropriating $2,500 from Library GO Bonds Fund
• Resolution of Intent to support West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force
• Final map approval for parcel map application No. ULS22-0020 at 14041 Marilyn Lane

The Saratoga City Council held a study session on ALPR technology and Flock Safety, then approved several consent items, including the Village Design Standards ordinance (Ordinance 418) and a budget amendment for library bond fees. In general business, the council adopted a resolution of intent to support a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force and approved staff recommendations to incentivize accessory dwelling units (ADUs), excluding one recommendation. The meeting was otherwise routine, with proclamations and reports.

• Adopted Ordinance 418 adding Village Design Standards (4-0, Fitzsimmons recused)
• Approved final map for two lots at 14041 Marilyn Lane (Resolution 26-016)
• Approved $2,500 budget amendment for Library GO Bonds fees (Resolution 26-017)
• Adopted Resolution 26-018 supporting West Valley Homeless Services Task Force
• Approved ADU incentive recommendations except recommendation #1
• Approved 70th Anniversary Fundraising Plan
• Proclaimed April 11-17, 2026 as Week of the Young Child
• Proclaimed April 2026 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month

Commission Work Plan Study Session

The Saratoga City Council is holding a special study session to meet with five commissions—Heritage Preservation, Library and Public Art, Parks & Recreation, Traffic Safety, and Planning—to discuss priorities and approve their proposed 2026/27 work plans. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider initiating litigation (one case). Public comment is allowed on any item.

• Heritage Preservation Commission work plan approval
• Library and Public Art Commission work plan approval
• Parks & Recreation Commission work plan approval
• Traffic Safety Commission work plan approval
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on litigation initiation

The Saratoga City Council approved the FY 26/27 work plans for the Heritage Preservation, Library and Public Art, Parks & Recreation, and Planning Commissions. The Heritage Preservation plan was approved with a $2,500 budget for one point-of-interest marker and deprioritized the Saratoga Village District designation. The Parks & Recreation plan included an additional $2,000 for a new popcorn machine. The Traffic Safety Commission work plan was presented but no vote was taken.

• Approved Heritage Preservation Commission FY 26/27 work plan, deprioritizing Saratoga Village District designation, with $2,500 for one marker/plaque (5-0)
• Approved Library and Public Art Commission FY 26/27 work plan as submitted (5-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Commission FY 26/27 work plan with up to $2,000 for a new popcorn machine (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission FY 26/27 work plan as submitted with direction (5-0)
• Traffic Safety Commission work plan presented; no vote taken

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a study session on Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology and its contractor Flock Safety, receiving presentations from the Sheriff's Office and Flock, and hearing community input. In the regular session, the council will consider consent items including a final map approval, a budget amendment, and an ordinance adopting Village Design Standards. They will also receive updates on emergency communications, a homeless services feasibility study, and discuss ADU incentives and building permit improvements.

• Study session on ALPR technology and Flock Safety contract
• Ordinance adopting Village Design Standards (Article 15-62)
• Final map approval for two lots at 14041 Marilyn Lane
• Budget amendment appropriating $2,500 for Library GO Bonds fees
• Resolution of Intent to support West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force

The Saratoga City Council adopted Ordinance 418, adding Village Design Standards and amending several city code articles, with Council Member Fitzsimmons recused. The council also approved a resolution of intent to participate in a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force, and approved ADU incentives except for recommendation one. Several consent calendar items were approved, including a final map for 14041 Marilyn Lane and a budget amendment for library bond fees.

• Adopted Ordinance 418 amending city code with Village Design Standards (4-0, Fitzsimmons recused)
• Approved Resolution 26-018 supporting West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force (5-0)
• Approved ADU incentives except recommendation one (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 14041 Marilyn Lane (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 budget amendment for Library GO Bonds fees (5-0)
• Approved 70th Anniversary Fundraising Plan (5-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 03/12 and 03/19/2026 (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for February 28, 2026 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and de novo review of an appeal against an approved design review for a new two-story single-family residence with an accessory dwelling unit at 19519 Glen Una Drive. The commission is expected to adopt a resolution denying the appeal and approving the project, including the removal of two protected trees. Other agenda items include election of chair and vice-chair, approval of minutes, and oral communications.

• Appeal APPC26-0004 of design review PDR22-0023 for a 5,517 sq ft, 25'8" tall home with 999 sq ft ADU at 19519 Glen Una Drive
• Recommended action: adopt Resolution No. 26-008 denying appeal and approving project with 2,914 sq ft basement and 264 sq ft garage
• Removal of two protected trees as part of the project
• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2026 special meeting

Study Session - Sheriff's Office

The Saratoga City Council will hold two study sessions before its regular meeting: one on the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project prioritization and funding, and another on the FY 2026-27 Sheriff's Office contract renewal, including a cities' counterproposal. The regular session includes a public hearing to introduce the Village Design Standards ordinance and a hearing on cancelling a Williamson Act contract. The agenda also includes routine consent items like contract amendments and final map approvals.

• Public hearing to introduce Village Design Standards ordinance (Article 15-62)
• Public hearing on cancellation of Williamson Act contract (CPX25-0004) at Chester and Allendale Avenues
• Sheriff's contract study session with FY 2025-26 actual vs. proposed FY 2026-27 costs and cities' counterproposal
• Urban37 contract amendment for Public Works staffing, additional not-to-exceed $75,000
• Final map approvals for two-lot parcels at 15288 Peach Hill Road and 22101 Rolling Hills Road

The Saratoga City Council held a study session on the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and Sheriff's Office contract renewal, then at the regular meeting approved several items. The most significant action was introducing and waiving the first reading of the Village Design Standards ordinance, which will be considered for adoption at the next meeting. The council also approved the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, a tentative Williamson Act contract cancellation, and several consent calendar items including a $75,000 contract amendment for Public Works staffing.

• Introduced Village Design Standards ordinance, waived first reading (3-0, Fitzsimmons recused)
• Approved 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (4-0)
• Approved tentative cancellation of Williamson Act contract (4-0)
• Approved $75,000 Urban37 contract amendment for Public Works staffing (4-0)
• Reappointed Clinton Brownley and Ping Li to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 15288 Peach Hill Road (4-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 22101 Rolling Hills Road (4-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 02/25/2026 and 03/05/2026 (4-0)

Study Session - CIP

The Saratoga City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2026, following two study sessions on the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and the Sheriff's contract renewal. Key decisions include adopting an ordinance for Village Design Standards, approving final map approvals for two residential lots, and amending a staffing contract. The council will also conduct a public hearing on the tentative cancellation of a Williamson Act contract.

• Adopt ordinance adding Article 15-62 (Village Design Standards) and amending related municipal code articles
• Approve Urban37 contract amendment for Public Works Staffing Services for an additional not-to-exceed amount of $75,000
• Grant final map approval for parcel map application No. ULS25-0015 for two lots at 15288 Peach Hill Road
• Grant final map approval for parcel map application No. ULS22-0007 for two lots at 22101 Rolling Hills Road
• Conduct public hearing and tentatively approve cancellation of Williamson Act contract at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue

The City Council introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance adding Village Design Standards to the municipal code, with adoption scheduled for the next regular meeting. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $75,000 contract amendment for Public Works staffing, and adopted resolutions for housing progress reports and property map approvals. A public hearing was held to tentatively cancel a Williamson Act contract.

• Introduced and waived first reading of Village Design Standards ordinance (3-0, Fitzsimmons recused)
• Approved $75,000 amendment to Urban37 contract for Public Works staffing (4-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (4-0)
• Approved tentative cancellation of Williamson Act contract at Chester and Allendale Avenues (4-0)
• Granted final map approval for two lots at 15288 Peach Hill Road (4-0)
• Granted final map approval for two lots at 22101 Rolling Hills Road (4-0)
• Reappointed Clinton Brownley and Ping Li to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved minutes and accounts payable registers (4-0)

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a public hearing on introducing an ordinance that would add Village Design Standards to the municipal code, affecting definitions, single-family residential districts, signs, design review, mixed-use and multi-family development, and nonconforming uses. The council will also receive updates on the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and Sheriff's contract renewal in study sessions, and will vote on several routine items including a contract amendment and final map approvals.

• Public hearing on Village Design Standards ordinance (Article 15-62)
• Study session on FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program project prioritization
• Study session on FY2026-27 Sheriff's Office contract renewal
• Urban37 contract amendment for Public Works staffing, additional $75,000
• Final map approvals for two-lot parcels at 15288 Peach Hill Road and 22101 Rolling Hills Road

The Saratoga City Council introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance adding Village Design Standards to the municipal code, with adoption scheduled for the next regular meeting. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $75,000 contract amendment for public works staffing, and adopted resolutions for housing element reporting and tentative cancellation of a Williamson Act contract.

• Introduced and waived first reading of Village Design Standards ordinance (3-0, Fitzsimmons recused)
• Approved $75,000 amendment to Urban37 contract for Public Works staffing (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-014 accepting 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-015 approving tentative cancellation of Williamson Act contract (4-0)
• Reappointed Clinton Brownley and Ping Li to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 15288 Peach Hill Road (4-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 22101 Rolling Hills Road (4-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 02/25/2026 and 03/05/2026 (4-0)

Commission Interviews - Planning Commission

The Saratoga City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a tentative parcel map for a three-lot subdivision at 13785 Saratoga Avenue, which includes removal of nine protected trees. The council will also consider approving community event grant funding for FY 2026/27, declaring weeds and brush a public nuisance, and adopting a speed survey update. Additionally, the council will interview candidates for Planning Commission vacancies and make appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission.

• Public hearing on appeal APCC26-0001 for a 2.32-acre parcel at 13785 Saratoga Avenue to subdivide into three lots, removing nine protected trees
• Approve Community Event and Street Closure Grant Program funding allocations for FY 2026/27
• Adopt resolution declaring weeds and brush a public nuisance, setting abatement hearing for April 15, 2026
• Adopt resolution approving 2025 Speed Survey Update prepared by Fehr and Peers
• Interviews for Planning Commission vacancies (2 full terms) with 8 candidates

The City Council denied an appeal and approved a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 2.32-acre parcel at 13785 Saratoga Avenue into three lots, including removal of nine protected trees, with Council Member Fitzsimmons recused. The council also reappointed Ping Li and Clinton Brownley to the Planning Commission, appointed Michael Odenheimer to the Parks & Recreation Commission, and approved several routine items including minutes, check registers, and the treasurer's report.

• Reappointed Ping Li and Clinton Brownley to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Odenheimer to Parks & Recreation Commission via Resolution 26-007 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 18 and Feb 24, 2026 meetings (5-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 02/11/2026 and 02/20/2026 (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for January 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Denied appeal APCC26-0001 and approved tentative parcel map SUB23-0003 at 13785 Saratoga Ave (4-0, Fitzsimmons recused)
• Approved FY 2026/27 community event and street closure grants totaling $49,000 secured, $8,000 competitive, $30,000 street closure (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-009 declaring weeds and brush a public nuisance, setting hearing for April 15, 2026 (5-0)