City Council Meeting Agenda - October 19

The October 19 City Council meeting agenda is available online at www.saratoga.ca.us/agenda. You can speak on items you're interested in by joining the meeting using Zoom or calling in. Detailed participation instructions are available on the agenda. You can also watch without participating on KSAR Channel 15 or the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch. Written comments can be sent to the City Council before the meeting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment

Pizza and Politics

In collaboration with the cities of Campbell and Cupertino, the Saratoga Youth Commission will host Pizza & Politics on Friday, October 21 at Cupertino Community Hall. This event is a political forum coordinated by teens, for teens to attend. The event will feature political speakers and free pizza! Teens can register online to attend.

Witchy Walk-A-Bout

Bring your pirates, princesses, ghosts, and goblins to the Witchy Walk-A-Bout on Saturday, October 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Saratoga Village. Trick-or-treat at the downtown businesses and enjoy children's activities!

Clean Cars, Clean Creeks

Watershed Watch partners with the Westgate Classic Car Wash in Saratoga (18560 Prospect Road) because they recycle and treat their wash water to prevent pollution and save water. Visit them on Wednesday, October 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for 50% off all car washes. Save money, save water, and prevent dirty wash water from polluting our local creeks!

Seeking Commission Members

We're looking for civic-minded citizens to apply to serve on the City's various Commissions. Apply now for openings on the Parks and Recreation, Heritage Preservation, and Traffic Safety Commissions. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac to learn more and apply online!

Structure Hardening Incentives

During wildfires, structures are most often ignited by direct exposure to flames, radiant heat, and flying embers. CAL FIRE has identified roofs as being the most vulnerable part of a structure, particularly those made of wood or shingles. Another vulnerability is single-pane windows that can break as a result of heat, allowing embers to enter a structure. Installing a Class A roof and multi-paned tempered glass windows are two of the low-cost structure hardening retrofits recommended by CAL FIRE. To encourage property owners in the City of Saratoga Wildland Urban Interface, the City is offering rebates for replacing non-Class A roofs with a Class A roof and for replacing non-tempered glass windows with multi-pane, tempered glass. Learn more at www.saratoga.ca.us/WUIrebate

988 Phone Line for Crisis Mental Health Services

This month, Santa Clara County launched 998 - a new lifeline phone number for the public to call in times of mental health or substance use crisis. The phone line is staffed 24/7 to provide support by phone or an in-person response, depending on the nature of the situation. The new lifeline is designed to provide support for those experiencing emotional or mental health distress, including thoughts of suicide, fearfulness, or other mental health or substance use crises.

Watermain Replacement

San Jose Water Company will be replacing the watermain on the 15000 block of Quito
Road at Avon Lane and Stratford Court. Work will begin on September 19 and is
expected to be completed in mid-December. Traffic impacts will be moderate on
Quito Road during construction.

PG&E Powerline Surveying

PG&E will be using low flying helicopters through the end of October to survey electrical equipment and nearby vegetation to spot and prevent potential wildfire risks in its service areas. Helicopters conducting inspections will be equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors, along with high-resolution imagery to effectively evaluate powerlines, poles, and nearby vegetation in areas at risk for wildfire. As a result, residents can expect to see the LiDAR equipped helicopters in and around Saratoga. Helicopters will operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays at an approximate altitude of 500 feet. Visit www.pge.com/cwsp for additional information about PG&E’s wildfire safety measures.

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