Saratoga, CA

City Council

City Council

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss updates on several heritage properties, including the fire-damaged Mills Act Landmark at 20330 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, the Bellicitti Barn interpretive signage, and a POI marker at Paul Masson Champagne Cellars. They will also review a sign permit for 14519 Big Basin Way, hear code enforcement updates on HRI properties, and provide feedback on the new heritage webpage and heritage tree map.

• Update on repair of fire damage to 20330 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Mills Act Landmark
• Review draft interpretive signage for Bellicitti Barn
• Finalize plan for POI marker at Paul Masson Champagne Cellars
• Review sign permit for awning alteration at 14519 Big Basin Way
• Update on code enforcement cases on HRI properties

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a 25-lot subdivision at Pierce Road, and may approve the project with an EIR. The council will also consider consent items including contracts for cleaning, irrigation, GIS consulting, playground replacements, and a five-year sheriff's contract, plus a budget amendment and parking restrictions.

• Public hearing on appeal APCC26-0003 for 25-lot Masson Estates subdivision at Pierce Road (APN 503-46-005)
• Contract with Dinsmore Landscape for $59,280 for irrigation maintenance (city-owned and LLAD areas)
• Contract with SpecPlay for $130,289.03 and Playgrounds Unlimited for $100,530 for Bellgrove Park playground replacement
• Five-year agreement with Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services
• No-parking zones on Chester Avenue and Arcadia Palms Drive

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a 25-lot residential subdivision on Pierce Road. The council will also consider consent items including contracts for playground replacement, irrigation maintenance, and a law enforcement agreement, as well as a budget amendment and several final map approvals.

• Public hearing on appeal APCC26-0003 for 25-lot Masson Estates subdivision on Pierce Road (APN 503-46-005)
• Contracts for Bellgrove Park playground replacement: $130,289.03 with Specified Play Equipment Co. and $100,530 with Playgrounds Unlimited
• Irrigation maintenance contracts with Dinsmore Landscape Company totaling $118,560 for FY 2026-27
• Five-year agreement with Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement
• Purchase of electric equipment for Warner Hutton House and Joan Pisani Community Center for $95,100

Library & Public Art Commission

The Saratoga Library and Public Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to review and approve minutes from June 23, receive reports from the Santa Clara County Library District, Saratoga Community Library, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, and City staff, and discuss updates from temporary subcommittees. They will also discuss next steps on the FY26-27 work plan and consider future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from June 23, 2026 special meeting
• Receive Santa Clara County Library District report
• Receive Saratoga Community Library report
• Receive Friends of the Saratoga Libraries report
• Discuss FY26-27 work plan next steps

Youth Commission

The Saratoga Youth Commission is holding a special meeting to handle administrative business, including approving minutes, electing officers, and reviewing the 2026-2027 schedule. The most substantive item is creating a work plan and slideshow for a presentation to the City Council on October 7, 2026.

• Approve minutes from May 26, 2026 regular meeting
• Select Treasurer, Secretary, and Marketing Chair
• Create work plan and slideshow for October 7, 2026 City Council joint session
• Review 2026-2027 Youth Commission schedule and past events
• Receive staff presentation on Commissioner Handbook and Brown Act

Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a variance request for a major home addition at 14650 6th Street that encroaches into the front setback, and an appeal of a denied tree removal permit for a deodar cedar at 12459 Saratoga Creek Drive. The commission will also discuss a work plan item on communications and transparency, including updates on Builder's Remedy projects. The rest of the agenda is routine (minutes, oral communications, director/commission items).

• Variance VAR26-0001/PDR25-0004: 3,427 sq. ft. residence addition encroaching into front setback at 14650 6th Street (APN 515-08-004)
• Appeal APTR26-0002: denial of tree removal permit TRP26-0182 for one deodar cedar at 12459 Saratoga Creek Drive
• Recommended action: adopt Resolution No. 26-017 approving variance subject to conditions
• Recommended action: adopt Resolution No. 26-018 denying the tree removal appeal
• FY26-27 Work Plan: staff update on Builder's Remedy projects and development projects for transparency

City Council

The Saratoga City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss potential litigation (5 cases) and a public session to receive an update on negotiations with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The council will provide direction on the city's preferred level of law enforcement services. The agenda includes staff reports and attachments detailing historical and proposed service levels.

• Closed session with legal counsel on significant exposure to litigation (5 potential cases)
• Discussion and direction on 2026-27 Sheriff's contract service levels
• Attachments include historical SCC Sheriff's Office data, service level options, and contract comparison

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session on potential litigation and a public session to receive an update on negotiations for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's law enforcement agreement. The council will provide direction to staff on the city's preferred service level for FY 2026-27. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural matters.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding 5 potential cases (Government Code Section 54956.9(e))
• Receive update on Santa Clara County Sheriff contract negotiations for FY 2026-27
• Provide direction on preferred law enforcement service level for FY 2026-27
• Attachments include historical growth, service levels, contract comparison, and prior agreements

PEBTAC (Trails Advisory Committee)

The Pedestrian, Equestrian & Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee will review and vote to approve the minutes from its April 21, 2026 meeting. The committee will receive staff reports on pending trail projects, traffic safety, and specific trail updates, but no action is required on those reports. Member reports will be presented for information only. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes for the April 21, 2026 PEBTAC meeting
• Staff report: Pending Trails Update
• Staff report: Traffic Safety Update
• Staff report: Blue Hills Elementary Pedestrian Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad Update
• Staff report: Upcoming CIP Projects

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review meeting minutes from May and June 2026. Members will also receive updates on several programs and park improvement projects.

• Review of May 12, 2026 and June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Movie Night update
• Bellgrove Park Playground Replacement update
• Let’s Work update
• Let’s Hike update

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review draft signage for the Bellicitti Barn and discuss plans for a Point of Interest marker at the Paul Masson Champagne Cellars. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and provide feedback on the city's new heritage preservation webpage.

• Review and approve April 14, 2026 HPC minutes
• Review draft text for Bellicitti Barn interpretive signage
• Discuss and finalize plan for Paul Masson Champagne Cellars POI marker
• Review new Heritage Preservation webpage
• Receive updates on Mills Act landmark fire damage and construction permits

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will review and make recommendations on eight TSC Matrix items covering specific road segments and intersections, and receive a Sheriff's report on April and May 2026 citations and collisions. No action is required on the Sheriff's report.

• TSC Matrix 639 – Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd
• TSC Matrix 643 – Cox Ave between Miller Ave and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd
• TSC Matrix 644 – Ravenwood Dr at Quito Rd
• TSC Matrix 645 – Miller Ave between Prospect Rd and Cox Ave
• TSC Matrix 647 – Congress Springs Rd/Highway 9

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two housing developments. The primary item is Masson Estates, a 25-lot subdivision on Pierce Road with 20 market-rate and 5 affordable homes, requiring certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report and approval of a tentative map. A continued hearing from May 13 for a three-lot subdivision at 14486 Oak Place is also on the agenda. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 10 meeting.

• Masson Estates: 25 single-family homes (20 market-rate, 5 affordable) on 72.45 acres at Pierce Road; 367 of 682 trees proposed for removal; FEIR certification and tentative map approval requested.
• 14486 Oak Place: Three-lot subdivision with three three-story homes and one ADU; two protected trees to be removed; continued from May 13.
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 26-015 and 26-016 for the Masson Estates project, including CEQA findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations.
• Staff report attachments include arborist reviews, public comments, and project plans for both items.

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will meet on July 1, 2026, starting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by a joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and property owners. The regular meeting includes consent items (minutes, checks, financial report, landscape assessments, tree service contracts, landscape maintenance, and three final parcel maps) and two general business items: a decision on the city manager's employment contract and non-renewal of a Mills Act historic preservation agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue.

• Approval of city manager employment agreement
• Non-renewal of Mills Act historic preservation agreement for 14065 Saratoga Avenue
• Emergency tree service contracts: Oscar's Tree Service up to $100,000 and Mario Topete Tree Care up to $50,000
• Landscape maintenance contract amendment with Dinsmore Landscape Company for $518,058.08
• Final parcel map approvals at 20393 Zorca Avenue, 20030 Herriman Avenue, and 20695 Rice Court

City Council

The Saratoga City Council will consider approving a new employment agreement for the City Manager during its regular meeting. Other notable items include non-renewal of a Mills Act historic preservation agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue, approval of as-needed tree service contracts totaling up to $150,000, and a $518,058 amendment to the citywide landscape maintenance contract with Dinsmore Landscape Company. The council will also act on final map approvals for lots at 20393 Zorka Ave, 20030 Herriman Ave, and 20695 Rice Ct.

• Approve City Manager employment agreement (Item 2.2)
• Direct non-renewal of Mills Act historic preservation agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue (Item 2.1)
• Approve tree service contracts: Oscar's Tree Service up to $100,000, Mario Topete Tree Care up to $50,000 (Item 1.5)
• Approve $518,058 amendment to citywide landscape maintenance contract with Dinsmore Landscape Company (Item 1.6)
• Final map approvals for two-lot subdivisions at 20393 Zorka Ave, 20030 Herriman Ave, and 20695 Rice Ct (Items 1.7-1.9)

The City Council approved an employment agreement for Leslie Arroyo as City Manager, following a closed session direction that no further negotiations were required. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including tree services contracts, a landscape maintenance amendment, and multiple final map approvals. A resolution directing non-renewal of the Mills Act Agreement for 14065 Saratoga Avenue was adopted.

• Approved City Manager employment agreement for Leslie Arroyo (5-0)
• Approved tree services contracts with Oscar's Tree Service ($100,000) and Mario Topete Tree Care ($50,000) (5-0)
• Approved Dinsmore Landscape Company contract amendment of $518,058.08 with one-year extension option (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-046 directing non-renewal of Mills Act Agreement at 14065 Saratoga Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-043 for final map approval at 20393 Zorka Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-044 for final map approval at 20030 Herriman Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-045 for final map approval at 20695 Rice Ct (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 26-041 and 26-042 for LLA-1 district renewal (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting with only a closed session item. The City Council will confer with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation, involving up to five potential cases concerning constitutional and/or employment-related claims. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (5 potential cases)
• No open session items or public hearings listed

Library & Public Art Commission

The Library and Public Arts Commission will review and approve minutes from April 13, 2026, and receive reports from the Santa Clara County Library District, Saratoga Community Library, and Friends of the Saratoga Libraries. They will hear updates from temporary subcommittees on the gateway sculpture, mural projects, banner project, Saratoga Rocks, and 70th Anniversary initiatives. The commission will also discuss next steps on the FY25-26 work plan and consider future agenda items.

• Discussion of FY25-26 work plan next steps
• Subcommittee updates: Gateway sculpture, mural projects, banner project, Saratoga Rocks, 70th Anniversary
• Santa Clara County Library District report
• Saratoga Community Library report
• Friends of the Saratoga Libraries report

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session on Climate Resilience Districts and discuss their potential applicability to Saratoga. In the regular session, they will conduct public hearings on brush abatement, the city arborist plan check fee, and the Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 assessments. Consent items include adoption of the FY 2026-27 budget, subdivision approvals, contract extensions, and a contract amendment for interim building official services. General business items cover community event grant allocations, universal design standards, and compliance with housing laws.

• Adoption of the FY 2026-27 budget
• Final Williamson Act cancellation and nine-lot subdivision at 18500-18520 Marshall Lane
• Fee schedule amendment for City Arborist plan check fee
• Second Amendment to Sheriff contract extending term through September 30, 2026
• Interim Building Official contract amendment with CSG Consultants for $81,600

The City Council adopted the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Additional actions included approving several property tax levy rates, land subdivision maps, and a contract amendment for interim building official services.

• Approved June 3, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted May 29 and June 4, 2026, accounts payable registers (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for nine-lot subdivision at 18500-18520 Marshall Lane (5-0)
• Adopted city appropriations limit for FY 2026-27 (5-0)
• Established FY 2026-27 Library Series 2011 tax levy rate at $0.0034 per $100 (5-0)
• Set FY 2026-27 Arrowhead CFD tax levy at $6,500 per parcel (5-0)
• Adopted City Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 (4-1)
• Authorized CSG Consultants, Inc. contract amendment for $81,600 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a decision on a mixed-use project at 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road that includes 30 residential units, 2,660 sq ft of commercial space, and removal of five protected trees, subject to state density bonus law; and an appeal of a tree permit denial for a coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Design Review and Conditional Use Permit for a 30-unit mixed-use project at 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road with 75 parking spaces and 2,660 sq ft commercial space
• Proposed removal of five protected trees as part of the mixed-use project
• Appeal of tree permit application APTR26-0001 for removal of a coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road due to missing co-owner signature
• Recommended action to deny the appeal via Resolution No. 26-012
• Project cited as statutorily exempt from CEQA under Assembly Bill No. 130

The commission conditionally approved a mixed-use project at 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, consisting of two three-story buildings with 30 residential units and 2,660 square feet of commercial space, along with removal of five protected trees. It also denied an appeal challenging the incompleteness of a tree permit application for a coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road. Both decisions passed unanimously (7-0).

• Approved Resolution 26-014 conditionally approving PDR23-0009 and PCUP26-0001 for 30-unit mixed-use project at 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (7-0)
• Approved ARB24-0098 to remove five protected trees as part of the project (7-0)
• Denied appeal APTR26-0001, adopting Resolution 26-012, regarding incomplete tree permit for coast live oak at 12991 Pierce Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting (7-0)

City Council

This special City Council meeting has one agenda item: a closed session to interview candidates for the City Manager position. No other business will be discussed or decided.

• Closed session: Public employment interviews for the position of City Manager

City Council

The Saratoga City Council is holding a special meeting solely for a closed session to interview candidates for the position of City Manager. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Public Employment (Government Code 54957) for City Manager interviews

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session on XyloPlan's wildfire modeling and Fehr & Peers' evacuation assessment for disaster preparedness. In regular session, the council will consider selecting a law enforcement service option for FY 2026-27, either remaining with the Santa Clara County Sheriff or transitioning to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department starting July 2027. Other items include final map approval for a two-lot subdivision at 14860 Farwell Avenue, a five-year contract amendment for community access cable services, an asset lifecycle analysis, and a resolution calling for the November 2026 general municipal election.

• Direction on law enforcement service model: choose Sheriff service level for FY 2026-27 and/or begin negotiations with Los Gatos-Monte Sereno for July 2027 transition
• Final map approval for two lots at 14860 Farwell Avenue (APN: 397-18-005)
• Five-year contract amendment (2026–2031) with Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation for KSAR
• Receive and discuss Asset Lifecycle Analysis for long-term infrastructure stewardship
• Resolution calling for General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, for three council seats

The City Council adopted a resolution to hold a general municipal election for three council seats. The council also appointed six new Youth Commissioners and approved a final map for two lots on Farwell Avenue.

• Adopted resolution for General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Anushkaa Iyer, Rohan Rajaram, Shreya Nabar, Austin Ruixuan Zhao, Daisy Ispasoiu, and Summit Greer to the Youth Commission (5-0)
• Approved final map for two lots at 14860 Farwell Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized five-year contract amendment with Saratoga Community Access Television Foundation for 2026-2031 (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Stallman to VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a two-year term (5-0)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes for May 12 and May 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted accounts payable check registers for 05/14/2026 and 05/21/2026 (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for the month ended April 30, 2026 (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to review and vote on revised renderings for the Bellgrove Park Playground Replacement Project. The recommended action is to approve the revisions to the selected concept from SpecPlay. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Review and possible approval of revised renderings for Bellgrove Park playground replacement
• Public comment allowed on the playground project and non-agendized items

Youth Commission

The Saratoga Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Key agenda items include electing the 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair, reviewing and approving April 28 minutes, and discussing past and future events such as the Coffeehouse, Farmers' Market, Blossom Festival, and year-end activities. Subcommittees for Movie Night and Youth Engagement Survey will also be discussed, along with reports from the Marketing Chair and Treasurer.

• Election of 2026-2027 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approve April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recap of past events: Coffeehouse, Farmers' Market
• Discuss future events: Blossom Festival, year-end presentation, end-of-year activity
• Subcommittee discussions: Movie Night and Youth Engagement Survey

The Saratoga Youth Commission approved the April 28, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. They elected Commissioner Agarwal as Chair and Commissioner Chiu as Vice Chair for the 2026-2027 year. The commission also discussed past events, planned future activities including a postponed Blossom Festival and a K1 Speed Racing end-of-year event, and received reports from subcommittees and staff.

• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Agarwal as 2026-2027 Chair
• Elected Commissioner Chiu as 2026-2027 Vice Chair
• Noted Blossom Festival postponed
• Scheduled year-end presentation rehearsal for June 3 at 6:00 PM
• Scheduled end-of-year activity (K1 Speed Racing) for June 7 morning
• Scheduled commission appreciation for June 22

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing and vote on an appeal of a Planning Commission approval for a new 5,517-square-foot two-story house with a detached accessory dwelling unit and removal of two protected trees at 19519 Glen Una Drive. They will also hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget (final adoption scheduled for June 17). Other items include several consent calendar contracts and a resolution to set a weed abatement hearing.

• Appeal of design review for 19519 Glen Una Drive: new house, ADU, and tree removal
• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 proposed budget
• Tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist, not to exceed $200,000
• First amended contract with Fehr and Peers for wildfire evacuation impact assessment, $173,700
• Ordinance implementing speed limit changes from 2025 speed survey

The City Council voted 4-0 to deny an appeal of a design review approval, clearing the way for construction of a 5,517-square-foot residence with an accessory dwelling unit and removal of two protected trees at 19519 Glen Una Drive. The council also adopted ordinances updating speed regulations, approved a contract for citywide tree maintenance, and accepted easement and right-of-way dedications. A public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget was held, but two motions to modify the budget failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Denied appeal of design review for 19519 Glen Una Drive, approving new residence and ADU (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 419 amending speed regulations (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborist (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-026 vacating storm drain easement at 12468 Ted Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-027 accepting right-of-way dedication at 19516 Douglass Lane (4-0)
• Authorized $173,700 amended contract with Fehr & Peers for wildfire evacuation assessment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-029 setting public hearing on weed abatement for June 17, 2026 (4-0)
• Two motions to modify FY 2026-27 budget failed (2-2)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a site visit regarding an appeal of the design review approval for a residence and accessory dwelling unit. This is an informational meeting where the Council may ask questions or hear statements before a formal public hearing.

• Site visit: 19519 Glen Una Drive residence and accessory dwelling unit

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will review the Sheriff's collision statistics for February and March 2026, including an After Action Report on a collision at Big Basin Way and 3rd Street. They will also review and make recommendations on eight traffic safety matrix items at various Saratoga intersections. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting.

• After Action Report – Big Basin Way at 3rd St collision
• Sheriff's citation summary and collision statistics for Feb/March 2026
• TSC Matrix 606 – Baylor Ave at Quito Rd
• TSC Matrix 629 – Scotland Dr between Saratoga Ave and Glen Brae Dr
• TSC Matrix 637 – Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd at Joe's Trail

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session under the public employment exception to review applicants for the City Manager position. No other business is on the agenda; the meeting consists solely of this closed session and procedural items.

• Closed session: Public employment – City Manager review of applicants

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a finding of General Plan conformity for the FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program and hold two public hearings, both recommended for continuance. The first hearing concerns a subdivision at 14486 Oak Place to create three lots with three-story single-family homes and an ADU. The second is an appeal of a tree permit decision at 12991 Pierce Road for removal of a coast live oak. The commission is also expected to approve minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting.

• Finding of General Plan Conformity for FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing continued to July 8, 2026: Subdivision and tentative map at 14486 Oak Place (three lots, three-story homes, ADU, two protected trees removed)
• Public hearing continued to June 10, 2026: Appeal of incomplete tree permit for coast live oak removal at 12991 Pierce Road
• Approval of minutes from Regular Meeting of April 8, 2026

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and finalize the Bellgrove Park playground replacement concept, including a kickoff date. They will also receive updates on the Wildwood Park grant, Movie Night planning, and proposed changes to El Quito Park Community Garden rules. Budget requests for El Quito and Brookglen park improvements will be considered.

• Finalize Bellgrove Park playground replacement concept and set project kickoff date
• Wildwood Park grant received; update on project start
• Proposed updates to El Quito Park Community Garden rules
• Request budget for improvements at Brookglen Park
• Plan for June Movie Night and 2026 schedule