Housing Element Community Meetings

On Monday, November 22 at 6 p.m., the Planning Commission will hold their third Community Meeting in a series on the Housing Element. Each meeting has a different focus so the community can help the Planning Commission prepare their recommendation to the City Council.

On October 27 and November 9, community members were invited to share their ideas for specific opportunity sites and policies to help meet Saratoga’s housing targets.

On Monday, November 22 at 6 p.m., the Planning Commission will recap ideas shared at the first two meetings, invite new ideas, identify the pros and cons of opportunity site ideas, further discuss policy ideas.

On Tuesday, December 7 at 6 p.m., the Planning Commission will prioritize opportunity sites and policies to identify those that are preferred, and prepare a recommendation to the City Council.

You can join the meetings using Zoom or by calling in:

Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83461657837
Webinar ID: 834 6165 7837
Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833

Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/housing to learn more.

City Council Reorganization

Saratoga’s 2021 City Council Reorganization will be held virtually on Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. During the Reorganization, the Council and community will have the opportunity to thank this year's Mayor and Vice Mayor, and the Council will select a new Mayor and Vice Mayor.

You can join the meeting using Zoom or by calling in:

Meeting URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84434728837
Webinar ID: 844 3472 8837
Dial In Number: 1 408 638 0968

San Jose Water Updates to Pierce Road

On Monday, November 22, San Jose Water Company will begin work to upgrade 3,100 feet of 8-inch Ductile Iron pipe and six fire hydrants at the intersection of Pierce Road and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and along the entire length of Paramount Court. The project is estimated to be completed by the end of February 2022. The project will have a moderate impact to traffic, so traffic controls will be implemented.

Holiday Tree Lighting and Wine Stroll

Kick off the holidays with a one-of-a-kind Saratoga tradition! Enjoy the festivities the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 26 in downtown Saratoga. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is free to attend and begins at 5:30 p.m. in Blaney Plaza. The evening’s festivities also include horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday performances, extended shopping hours, Village open house, a holiday exhibit at the Saratoga History Museum, and the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Wine Stroll. To purchase Wine Stroll tickets, visit www.saratogachamber.org

Holiday Events at Saratoga History Museum

This holiday season, the Saratoga History Museum has an international holiday exhibit and a live music event on Friday, November 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.saratogahistory.com

Celebration of Light

Save the date for the Celebration of Light on Saturday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Blaney Plaza. This event is coordinated collaboratively by the Saratoga Ministerial Association and the City of Saratoga.

Saratoga Retirement Community Project Meeting

Thank you to all who attended the Community Meeting this week on November 16. A Public Scoping Meeting for the Saratoga Retirement Community project will be held on Thursday, December 9 where you are invited to share your comments on the type and extent of environmental analysis to be included in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

In addition to attending the meeting, written comments can also be submitted to the City. The public comment period is from November 22, 2021 to December 22, 2021. More information about the EIR, public scoping process, and submitting public comments is available in the Notice of Preparation.

You can join the meeting on December 9 using Zoom or by calling in:

Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318105542
Webinar ID: 893 1810 5542
Dial In: 1 408 638 0968 or 1 669 900 6833

Participants utilizing the Zoom website or app can use Zoom’s tool to raise their hand, and those calling in to the meeting can press *9 to raise their hand to speak or ask questions during the meeting.

Please share this invitation with any neighbors or friends who may be interested.

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