City Council Meeting - November 2

The November 2 City Council meeting agenda is available online at www.saratoga.ca.us/agenda. The Joint Session at 6:00 p.m. will be held entirely on Zoom, but the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. will be held in a new hybrid format. Members of the public and City Council may participate in person or via Zoom. 

You can view and participate in the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. using the following options:

1. Attending the meeting in person at the Civic Theater, Council Chambers located at 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
   • Webinar URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86857146102
   • Webinar ID 868 5714 6102
   • Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
3. Watching the meeting on KSAR (Comcast Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99) and calling in to participate
4. Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in to participate

Written comments can be sent to the City Council before the meeting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment

Housing Element Update

The initial draft of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) after receiving public comment. HCD conducted its preliminary review and provided comments on the initial draft. The City is currently reviewing the State's comment letter and will provide more information, including opportunities for the community to provide input, in the coming weeks.

Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/housing to view the HCD Comment Letter and subscribe to the Housing Element Newsletter to be notified when the City's draft responses to the State are available for public review, find out when the City Council will consider draft responses, and receive information on opportunities to provide your input.

Overnight Work on Prospect Road

Tonight, October 28, traffic striping will be done on Prospect Road between Lawrence Expressway and Saratoga Avenue from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

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!

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. 

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