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Saratoga City • 2026-05-20 • 7:00 PM
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Saratoga City Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-05-20 meeting centered on Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Action: Waive reading and adopt the... and Fehr and Peers Contract for Wildfire Evacuation Impact Assessment First Amended Agreement Recommended Action:..., with additional discussion on Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in following the direction above.
- Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Action: Waive reading and adopt the...: Section: CONSENT CALENDAR Amending Chapter 9 Attachment B - Resolution 26-010 Approving 2025 Speed Survey Update 1.5 12468 Ted Avenue – Storm Drain Easement Vacations Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution vacating...
- Fehr and Peers Contract for Wildfire Evacuation Impact Assessment First Amended Agreement Recommended Action:...: Section: CONSENT CALENDAR Assessment in an amount not to exceed $173,700. Staff Report Attachment A - First Amended Fehr and Peers Contract Agreement Attachment B - Original Fehr and Peers Contract Agreement.
- 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...
- Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts Recommended Action: Receive the informational...: Section: PUBLIC HEARINGS Code Section 3502.3. Staff Report Attachment A - City Filled and Vacant Positions 2026 Attachment B - Recruitment History Summary 2026 Attachment C - Retention Efforts 2026 Attachment D -...
- City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the Minutes for the April 27, 2026, and May 6,...: Section: CONSENT CALENDAR Staff Report Attachment A - Minutes for the April 27, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Attachment B - Minutes for the May 6, 2026 City Council Meeting.
Key decisions
- Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Action: Waive reading and adopt the... was discussed.
- Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts Recommended Action: Receive the informational... was discussed.
- Final action was unclear for Fehr and Peers Contract for Wildfire Evacuation Impact Assessment First Amended Agreement Recommended Action:..., Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in following the direction above, and City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the Minutes for the April 27, 2026, and May 6,....
What matters to the public
- Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Action: Waive reading and adopt the... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
- Fehr and Peers Contract for Wildfire Evacuation Impact Assessment First Amended Agreement Recommended Action:... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward.
- Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in following the direction above mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
- Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts Recommended Action: Receive the informational... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
Next steps
- Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts Recommended Action: Receive the informational... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: 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 Con...
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Attending the meeting in person at: • Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chambers located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR
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Adopt the Resolution declaring the City’s intent to identify properties designated by the Santa Clara County Fire Department as having hazardous weeds and brush as a public nuisance, and
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the Minutes for the April 27, 2026, and May 6, 2026, City Council Meetings.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: Staff Report Attachment A - Minutes for the April 27, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Attachment B - Minutes for the May 6, 2026 City Council Meeting
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Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept the 04/30/2026 and 05/07/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: Staff Report Attachment A - Check Registers Dated 04-30-2026 Attachment B - Check Registers Dated 05-07-2026
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West Coast Arborist Tree Maintenance Services Agreement for FY 2026-27 Recommended Action: Approve a contract with West Coast Arborist for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services in the amount not-to-exceed $200,000 Staff Report Attachment A -
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: Tree maintenance contract Desk Item, (added 05-20-2026)
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DESK ITEM ADDED • 05-20-2026 ITEM
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Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Action: Waive reading and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Saratoga Municipal Code on Speed Regulations Staff Report Attachment A - Ordinance
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: Amending Chapter 9 Attachment B - Resolution 26-010 Approving 2025 Speed Survey Update 1.5 12468 Ted Avenue – Storm Drain Easement Vacations Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution vacating a 15-foot-wide storm drai...
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Fehr and Peers Contract for Wildfire Evacuation Impact Assessment First Amended Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amended contract agreement with Fehr and Peers for Wildfire Evacuation Impact
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: Assessment in an amount not to exceed $173,700. Staff Report Attachment A - First Amended Fehr and Peers Contract Agreement Attachment B - Original Fehr and Peers Contract Agreement
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: 2.1 Appeal of Design Review approval for 19519 Glen Una Drive residence and accessory dwelling unit Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and de novo review of the application and adopt the Resolution denying...
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Accessing the meeting through Zoom • Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627041223 • 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
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Set a Public Hearing for June 17, 2026, to hear protests and consider final approval of the list of properties to be referred to the Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program for abatement in the 2027 fire season.
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GENERAL BUSINESS: Staff Report Attachment A - Resolution 2026 Attachment B - Non-Compliant Properties Attachment C - 2026 Weed Abatement Notification Presentation Slides (added 05-19-2026) Desk Item (added 05-20-2026) COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS 2026 Council Assignmen...
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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
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participate in the 7:00 p.m. Regular Session by:
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PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED • 05-19-2026 ITEM
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DESK ITEM ADDED • 05-20-2026 ITEM
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Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts Recommended Action: Receive the informational report on City of Saratoga vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: Code Section 3502.3. Staff Report Attachment A - City Filled and Vacant Positions 2026 Attachment B - Recruitment History Summary 2026 Attachment C - Retention Efforts 2026 Attachment D - Article 4 Employee Recruitme...
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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Recommended Action: Conduct public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget, which will have final consideration at the June 17, 2026, City Council meeting.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: Staff Report Attachment A - 2026-27 Proposed Budget Presentation Attachment B - FY 2026-27 General Fund Forecast Attachment C - FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget Desk Item, (added 05-20-2026)
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DESK ITEM ADDED • 05-20-2026 ITEM
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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
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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 (if applicable) using the Zoom information below.
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Members of the public can view and participate in the 6:00 p.m. Joint Session by:
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PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED • 05-20-2026 ITEM
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Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in following the direction above.
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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 Mem...
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