Saratoga meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Saratoga commissions weigh 25-home subdivision, traffic safety, and park projects

Four Saratoga advisory bodies met in the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so outcomes — including any votes — are not yet available. The agendas show the Planning Commission faced the largest land-use item: the proposed 25-home Masson Estates subdivision on Pierce Road.

Planning Commission — Masson Estates and Oak Place subdivision

On July 8, the Planning Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on two housing developments. The primary item was Masson Estates, a 25-lot single-family subdivision on 72.45 acres at Pierce Road. The project includes 20 market-rate homes and 5 affordable homes, with 367 of 682 trees proposed for removal. The commission was asked to certify a Final Environmental Impact Report and approve a tentative map, via Resolution No. 26-015 and 26-016, including CEQA findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations.

A continued hearing from May 13 for a three-lot subdivision at 14486 Oak Place was also on the agenda. That project proposes three three-story homes and one accessory dwelling unit, with two protected trees to be removed.

Staff report attachments included arborist reviews, public comments, and project plans for both items. Because minutes are not yet published, no vote tallies or decisions can be reported.

Traffic Safety Commission — eight locations reviewed

On July 9, the Traffic Safety Commission was set to review and make recommendations on eight TSC Matrix items covering specific road segments and intersections, including:

• TSC Matrix 639 — Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd
• TSC Matrix 643 — Cox Ave between Miller Ave and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd
• TSC Matrix 644 — Ravenwood Dr at Quito Rd
• TSC Matrix 645 — Miller Ave between Prospect Rd and Cox Ave
• TSC Matrix 647 — Congress Springs Rd/Highway 9
• TSC Matrix 648 — Saratoga Ave and Scotland Dr

The commission was also scheduled to receive a Sheriff's report on April and May 2026 citations and collisions, with no action required on that report. Minutes are not yet published.

Heritage Preservation Commission — signage and landmarks

On July 14, the Heritage Preservation Commission was scheduled to review draft text for Bellicitti Barn interpretive signage and discuss plans for a Point of Interest marker at the Paul Masson Champagne Cellars. The agenda also included approval of April 14, 2026 minutes, review of the city's new Heritage Preservation webpage, and updates on Mills Act landmark fire damage and construction permits. Minutes are not yet published.

Parks and Recreation Commission — project updates

Also on July 14, the Parks and Recreation Commission was set to review minutes from May 12 and June 2, 2026, and receive updates on several programs and projects:

• Movie Night
• Bellgrove Park Playground Replacement
• Let's Work
• Let's Hike
• Wildwood Park Grant

No votes or outcomes are available; minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

Pedestrian, Equestrian & Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee (PEBTAC) — July 21, 2026. The committee will vote to approve minutes from its April 21, 2026 meeting and receive staff reports on pending trail projects, traffic safety, the Blue Hills Elementary pedestrian crossing at Union Pacific Railroad, and upcoming capital improvement projects. No action is required on the staff reports.

Note: This roundup is based on published agendas only. Final outcomes, vote tallies, and any amendments will be reported once meeting minutes are released.

Saratoga Roundup: City Manager Contract, 25-Home Subdivision, Traffic Safety Reviews on July Agendas

Saratoga's City Council, Planning Commission, and Traffic Safety Commission all met in the first week of July, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. What follows is based on the posted agendas, which list what each body was scheduled to consider — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 1

The council's regular meeting agenda centered on two general business items: approval of a new City Manager employment agreement (Item 2.2) and direction on non-renewal of a Mills Act historic preservation agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue (Item 2.1). The Mills Act is a state program that offers property tax relief to owners who preserve historic structures.

Consent calendar items included two emergency tree service contracts — Oscar's Tree Service for up to $100,000 and Mario Topete Tree Care for up to $50,000 — and a $518,058.08 amendment to the citywide landscape maintenance contract with Dinsmore Landscape Company.

The council was also scheduled to approve final parcel maps for two-lot subdivisions at 20393 Zorka Avenue, 20030 Herriman Avenue, and 20695 Rice Court.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved, continued, or rejected.

Planning Commission — July 8

The commission's agenda featured two housing subdivision hearings.

The larger item is Masson Estates, a proposed 25-lot subdivision on 72.45 acres on Pierce Road. The project calls for 20 market-rate single-family homes and 5 affordable homes. The agenda states 367 of 682 trees on the site are proposed for removal. The commission was asked to certify a Final Environmental Impact Report, approve a tentative map, and adopt Resolution No. 26-015 and 26-016, including CEQA findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations.

A second hearing, continued from May 13, covers a three-lot subdivision at 14486 Oak Place with three three-story homes and one accessory dwelling unit. Two protected trees are proposed for removal there.

Staff attachments included arborist reviews, public comments, and project plans for both items. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Traffic Safety Commission — July 9

The commission was scheduled to review and make recommendations on eight TSC Matrix items covering specific road segments and intersections, including:

• TSC Matrix 639 — Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
• TSC Matrix 643 — Cox Avenue between Miller Avenue and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
• TSC Matrix 644 — Ravenwood Drive at Quito Road
• TSC Matrix 645 — Miller Avenue between Prospect Road and Cox Avenue
• TSC Matrix 647 — Congress Springs Road/Highway 9
• TSC Matrix 648 — Saratoga Avenue and Scotland Drive

The commission was also set to receive a Sheriff's report on April and May 2026 citations and collisions. No action was required on that report.

Coming Up

Heritage Preservation Commission — July 14: The commission will review draft text for Bellicitti Barn interpretive signage, discuss a Point of Interest marker for the Paul Masson Champagne Cellars, review the city's new Heritage Preservation webpage, and receive updates on Mills Act landmark fire damage and construction permits.

Parks and Recreation Commission — July 14: The commission will review May 12 and June 2 meeting minutes and receive updates on Movie Night, the Bellgrove Park Playground Replacement, Let's Work, Let's Hike, and the Wildwood Park Grant.

All recent meeting outcomes listed above remain unconfirmed until minutes are published. Readers can consult the city's official agendas and minutes for authoritative records.