Housing Element Updates

Opportunity Sites, Programs, and Policies 
Thank you to everyone who has participated and shared their thoughtful comments with the City Council in writing or at meetings. At their meeting on February 16, the City Council approved the list of opportunity sites, distribution of units, and policies and programs to include in the project description for the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan and Housing Element Update. You can view details on the City’s Housing Element webpage.  

Environmental Impact Report 
The City has now released the Notice of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, 2040 General Plan Update, and associated rezonings. The EIR will address the environmental impacts associated with the adoption and implementation of this project. 

Community members can submit comments on the scope of the environmental topics to be addressed in the EIR, as well as the range of practical alternatives to be evaluated. Please send your written/typed comments (including name, affiliation, telephone number, and contact information) by 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2022 by email to dpedro@saratoga.ca.us or by mail to: 

City of Saratoga Community Development Department 
Debbie Pedro, AICP, Community Development Director 
13777 Fruitvale Avenue 
Saratoga, CA 95070 

The community can also submit comments at a Public Scoping Meeting that will be held on Monday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. using Zoom. You can join the meeting using the following information:  

• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87442325794
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
• Webinar ID: 874 4232 5794

Share Your Feedback on Safe Routes to School

Free Chamber Ensemble Concert Tomorrow

Enjoy a free Chamber Ensemble Concert on Saturday, March 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm in the Saratoga High School Music Building, 20300 Herriman Ave. The concert will include students from Saratoga High School, featuring flute, saxophone, and clarinet quartets, a brass quintet, and a trumpet-euphonium duet.

This event was organized by Christopher Okuno as part of his project to attain Eagle Scout Rank. He has coordinated four high school instrumental chamber groups and coached them through planning, leading, and performing a variety of works at local senior living centers. This final performance will showcase the efforts of all participating students for the entire community.

Local Roadway Safety Plan

The City of Saratoga is preparing a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), which is a
framework to identify, analyze, and prioritize roadway safety improvements for City
roads. As part of the LRSP development, collision data will be analyzed to identify
improvement measures as well as projects at key locations. The LRSP is being
prepared in compliance with the State and Federal guidelines for eligibility to apply
for Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for roadway improvement
projects.

An LRSP webpage has been created and will continue to be updated with
additional information as this develops further. The City will present information regarding the LRSP at its Traffic Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m. and invites members of the community to attend the meeting.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Village

Join the Saratoga Village Development Council for St. Paddy's Party on Saturday, March 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Magical rocks will be hidden in the Village for children to discover and win prizes, and lucky pennies can also be found on the sidewalks! 

Attention Teens: Enter this Film Competition!

Do you know a high school student interested in what a clean energy future would look like? Silicon Valley Clean Energy is providing $20,000 in scholarships for students as part of the second Empower Silicon Valley Youth Short-Film Competition!

Through a short-film, local youth are invited to explore what a climate-friendly, clean energy world would look like and how we will get there. No film experience or prior climate change knowledge is necessary. Learn more about the competition and sign up for updates on Silicon Valley Clean Energy's website.

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Have you had your chimney or flue inspected this year? If you plan to use a fireplace or wood stove for emergency heating, have your chimney or flue inspected, and install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector. All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information, please visit www.PrepareSCC.org/ColdWeather

SED Talks About Sustainability

Join the Saratoga Youth Commission and Saratoga Library’s Teen Advisory Board for SED Talks—Ted Talks, Saratoga style! Teens and their parents are invited to listen to three speakers on Saturday, March 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. using Zoom. Speakers will share first-hand experiences and expert advice about environmental sustainability. Register for the Zoom webinar at www.saratogalibrary/SEDTalks

Apply for the Youth Commission

We’re looking for civic-minded middle and high schoolers to join the Youth Commission! Applications are due by May 6, and applicants must be in grades 7-11 in the 2022/23 school year. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac to learn more and apply online!

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