{ "city": "Saratoga", "state": "California", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/saratoga.ca.us/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to rule on 25-home Masson Estates subdivision on Pierce Road", "summary": "The commission will hold public hearings on two housing developments. The primary item is Masson Estates, a 25-lot subdivision on Pierce Road with 20 market-rate and 5 affordable homes, requiring certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report and approval of a tentative map. A continued hearing from May 13 for a three-lot subdivision at 14486 Oak Place is also on the agenda. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 10 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1457", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Traffic Safety Commission", "headline": "TSC to review traffic safety at 8 locations including Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd", "summary": "The Traffic Safety Commission will review and make recommendations on eight TSC Matrix items covering specific road segments and intersections, and receive a Sheriff's report on April and May 2026 citations and collisions. No action is required on the Sheriff's report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1456", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on city manager employment agreement", "summary": "The Saratoga City Council will meet on July 1, 2026, starting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by a joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and property owners. The regular meeting includes consent items (minutes, checks, financial report, landscape assessments, tree service contracts, landscape maintenance, and three final parcel maps) and two general business items: a decision on the city manager's employment contract and non-renewal of a Mills Act historic preservation agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1455", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on City Manager employment agreement", "summary": "The Saratoga City Council will consider approving a new employment agreement for the City Manager during its regular meeting. Other notable items include non-renewal of a Mills Act historic preservation agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue, approval of as-needed tree service contracts totaling up to $150,000, and a $518,058 amendment to the citywide landscape maintenance contract with Dinsmore Landscape Company. The council will also act on final map approvals for lots at 20393 Zorka Ave, 20030 Herriman Ave, and 20695 Rice Ct.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1454", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Library & Public Art Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss FY25-26 work plan and receive subcommittee updates on art projects", "summary": "The Library and Public Arts Commission will review and approve minutes from April 13, 2026, and receive reports from the Santa Clara County Library District, Saratoga Community Library, and Friends of the Saratoga Libraries. They will hear updates from temporary subcommittees on the gateway sculpture, mural projects, banner project, Saratoga Rocks, and 70th Anniversary initiatives. The commission will also discuss next steps on the FY25-26 work plan and consider future agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1450", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold closed session on potential litigation", "summary": "This is a special meeting with only a closed session item. The City Council will confer with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation, involving up to five potential cases concerning constitutional and/or employment-related claims. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1451", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and discuss climate resilience", "summary": "The City Council will hold a study session on Climate Resilience Districts and discuss their potential applicability to Saratoga. In the regular session, they will conduct public hearings on brush abatement, the city arborist plan check fee, and the Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 assessments. Consent items include adoption of the FY 2026-27 budget, subdivision approvals, contract extensions, and a contract amendment for interim building official services. General business items cover community event grant allocations, universal design standards, and compliance with housing laws.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1449", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on 30-unit mixed-use project with density bonus", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a decision on a mixed-use project at 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road that includes 30 residential units, 2,660 sq ft of commercial space, and removal of five protected trees, subject to state density bonus law; and an appeal of a tree permit denial for a coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1448", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to interview City Manager candidates in closed session", "summary": "This special City Council meeting has one agenda item: a closed session to interview candidates for the City Manager position. No other business will be discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06062026-1447", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Closed session to interview city manager candidates", "summary": "The Saratoga City Council is holding a special meeting solely for a closed session to interview candidates for the position of City Manager. No other business is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-1446", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide between Sheriff and Los Gatos police for law enforcement services", "summary": "The City Council will hold a study session on XyloPlan's wildfire modeling and Fehr & Peers' evacuation assessment for disaster preparedness. In regular session, the council will consider selecting a law enforcement service option for FY 2026-27, either remaining with the Santa Clara County Sheriff or transitioning to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department starting July 2027. Other items include final map approval for a two-lot subdivision at 14860 Farwell Avenue, a five-year contract amendment for community access cable services, an asset lifecycle analysis, and a resolution calling for the November 2026 general municipal election.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1444", "minutes_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-1444", "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Commission to review revised Bellgrove Park playground renderings", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to review and vote on revised renderings for the Bellgrove Park Playground Replacement Project. The recommended action is to approve the revisions to the selected concept from SpecPlay. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1445", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Youth Commission", "headline": "Youth Commission to elect 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair", "summary": "The Saratoga Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Key agenda items include electing the 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair, reviewing and approving April 28 minutes, and discussing past and future events such as the Coffeehouse, Farmers' Market, Blossom Festival, and year-end activities. Subcommittees for Movie Night and Youth Engagement Survey will also be discussed, along with reports from the Marketing Chair and Treasurer.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1443", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide appeal for 19519 Glen Una Drive residence and ADU", "summary": "The council will conduct a public hearing and vote on an appeal of a Planning Commission approval for a new 5,517-square-foot two-story house with a detached accessory dwelling unit and removal of two protected trees at 19519 Glen Una Drive. They will also hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget (final adoption scheduled for June 17). Other items include several consent calendar contracts and a resolution to set a weed abatement hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1442", "minutes_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-1442", "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Site visit for design review appeal at 19519 Glen Una Drive", "summary": "The City Council will conduct a site visit regarding an appeal of the design review approval for a residence and accessory dwelling unit. This is an informational meeting where the Council may ask questions or hear statements before a formal public hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1441", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Traffic Safety Commission", "headline": "Commission to review After Action Report on Big Basin Way collision", "summary": "The Traffic Safety Commission will review the Sheriff's collision statistics for February and March 2026, including an After Action Report on a collision at Big Basin Way and 3rd Street. They will also review and make recommendations on eight traffic safety matrix items at various Saratoga intersections. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1439", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Subdivision hearing for 14486 Oak Place deferred to July 8", "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider a finding of General Plan conformity for the FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program and hold two public hearings, both recommended for continuance. The first hearing concerns a subdivision at 14486 Oak Place to create three lots with three-story single-family homes and an ADU. The second is an appeal of a tree permit decision at 12991 Pierce Road for removal of a coast live oak. The commission is also expected to approve minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1440", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss City Manager applicants in closed session", "summary": "The City Council will hold a closed session under the public employment exception to review applicants for the City Manager position. No other business is on the agenda; the meeting consists solely of this closed session and procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1437", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Bellgrove Park playground design to be finalized", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and finalize the Bellgrove Park playground replacement concept, including a kickoff date. They will also receive updates on the Wildwood Park grant, Movie Night planning, and proposed changes to El Quito Park Community Garden rules. Budget requests for El Quito and Brookglen park improvements will be considered.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1438", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Special meeting to interview Youth Commission candidates", "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Saratoga City Council solely to interview candidates for the Youth Commission. The agenda lists 15 applicants scheduled for interviews at five-minute intervals. No other business is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1436", "minutes_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1436", "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Finance Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews 2026-27 budget and tax levies", "summary": "The Finance Advisory Committee will receive the preliminary 2026-27 budget and capital improvement program, and discuss enabling resolutions including the appropriations limit, Arrowhead Community Facility District tax levy, and General Obligation Bond tax levy. The committee will also consider approving minutes from March and April 2026. No final decisions are made; recommendations will go to the City Council.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1331", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss charter city status and potential tax options for revenue", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance updating speed limits based on a 2025 survey. Key general business items include final map approval for a 52-lot subdivision at Chester and Allendale Avenues with a Williamson Act contract cancellation, a report on city arborist functions, and a discussion on charter city status and potential new tax revenue sources. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, check registers, and a $113,951 augmentation to the household hazardous waste agreement with Santa Clara County.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1435", "minutes_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-1435", "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Youth Commission", "headline": "Saratoga Youth Commission to plan future events and explore a youth engagement survey", "summary": "The Saratoga Youth Commission will meet on April 28, 2026, to review past community events and discuss plans for the Blossom Festival and year-end presentation. Members will also review subcommittee reports for the Farmers’ Market, Bingo Night, Coffeehouse, and Movie Night, and explore developing a survey to assess local youth needs. These items affect local youth programming and community feedback channels, though the agenda lists only discussion and administrative updates with no binding votes scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1433", "minutes_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1433", "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss law enforcement services and contracts", "summary": "The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss initiation of litigation. In open session, Council will discuss law enforcement service priorities, reviewing current and proposed contracts with the Sheriff's Office and a preliminary proposal from Los Gatos. The Council is expected to provide staff direction on future law enforcement services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-1434", "minutes_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-1434", "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "PEBTAC (Trails Advisory Committee)", "headline": "Trails committee gets updates on trail projects and safety improvements", "summary": "The committee will approve its January 2026 minutes. Staff then presents updates on pending trails, traffic safety, the Blue Hills Elementary crossing at the Union Pacific Railroad, the Saratoga Village to Hakone Gardens trail, the Hakone Gardens to Quarry Park gap closure Phase I, and Pierce Road trail. No action is required on the staff report. Committee member reports are informational only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1432", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider extending builder's remedy project agreement", "summary": "The Saratoga City Council will meet in closed session on litigation, then hold a joint session with KSAR, followed by a regular session. Key public hearings include objections to weed abatement for the 2026 program and adoption of a new fee schedule effective July 1, 2026. General business items include an extension of a memorandum of understanding for the Chester/Allendale Builder's Remedy project, adoption of policies required by SB 707, and a preview of the FY 2026-27 General Fund budget.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1430", "minutes_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-1430", "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Heritage Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to review draft Heritage Resource Review policy and process", "summary": "The Heritage Preservation Commission will review and provide recommendations on a draft Heritage Resource Review Policy and Process. They will also approve minutes from the February 10, 2026 special meeting, receive Brown Act and conflict of interest training from the City Attorney, and hear a liaison report on the council-approved FY 2026-27 workplan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1431", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter" } ] }