Joint Session - SASCC

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Page 1 of 5 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held interviews for the Parks & Recreation Commission. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak. AFTAB/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPOINT MICHAEL ODENHEIMER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Session with Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC). Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak. Mayor Page called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Chuck Page, Vice Mayor Tina Walia, Council Members Belal Aftab, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Yan Zhao ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Leslie Arroyo, Acting City Manager Richard Taylor, City Attorney Ryan Hinchman, Administrative Services Director John Cherbone, Public Works Director Bryan Swanson, Community Development Director Britt Avrit, City Clerk REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 12, 2026. REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION Tylor Taylor, CEO for Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC) provided a brief summary of the Joint Session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN-PERSON ATTENDEES Mayor Page invited public comment. Jeffrey Pugh discussed Flock cameras. Anthony Luo discussed Flock cameras.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Page 2 of 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Page shared information about the Saratoga vacuation Seminar, CERT winter training, and registration for Spring wood chipping. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamation Declaring February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month Recommended Action: Proclaim February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month. The City Council proclaimed February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month. Mayor Page invited public comment. Several individuals spoke at this time. SCVSEFA Science Fair Winners Recommended Action: Recognize Saratoga students honored as Science Fair winners by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association. The City Council recognized Saratoga students honored as Science Fair winners by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak. 1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and Approve the Minutes for the January 27, 2026, and February 4, 2026 City Council Meetings. FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 27, 2026, AND FEBRUARY 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept the 01/29/2026 and 02/05/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Page 3 of 5 FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 01/29/2026 AND 02/05/2026 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VENDOR PAYMENT CHECK REGISTERS. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.3 Budget Amendment Resolution for Paramount LLA Zone 38 Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution amending the FY2025- 26 Operating budget to add $20,000 to the Paramount Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLA) Zone 38 budget. RESOLUTION 26-006 FITZSIMMONS/AFTAB MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY2025- 26 OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD $20,000 TO THE PARAMOUNT LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LLA) ZONE 38 BUDGET. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2. GENERAL BUSINESS 2.1 Updated Greenhouse Gas analysis for the Saratoga Climate Action Plan Recommended Action: Receive the updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) analysis for the Saratoga Climate Action Plan (CAP) and provide direction to support the City’s efforts to remain on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target. Mainini Cabute, Environmental Programs Manager, presented the Staff Report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak. No vote necessary. 2.2 Consideration of Updates to the Council and Commission Expense Policy Recommended Action: Consider and approve adjustment options to update the City’s Council and Commission Expense Reimbursement Policy. Leslie Arroyo, Acting City Manager, presented the Staff Report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Page 4 of 5 AFTAB/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE A POLICY THAT PROVIDES COUNCIL MEMBERS THE OPTION OF RECEIVING A CITY ISSUED LAPTOP AND CELL PHONE, ALLOWS COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR UP TO $1,500 PER TERM FOR A RANGE OF EXPENSES AS OUTLINED IN OPTION TWO OF THE STAFF REPORT WITH THE PROVISO THAT COUNCIL MEMBERS CANNOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT THAT DUPLICATES THE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY, AND SHOULD COUNCIL MEMBERS CHOSE NOT TO BE ISSUED A CELL PHONE, THEY MAY CHOSE TO BE REIMBURSED $65 PER MONTH. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, PAGE. NOES: ZHAO, WALIA. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Council Member Belal Aftab Nothing to report Council Member Yan Zhao West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors – stated Tim Kiser has accepted the position of District Manager and Engineer. Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee – stated the Committee recommended to the Board of Directors approval of a three-year pilot clean-up program. Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons Nothing to report Vice Mayor Tina Walia Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee – stated she attended the meeting with nothing to report. Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors – stated the Board finalized their priorities. Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors – s tated she attended the meeting with nothing to report. Mayor Chuck Page West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board discussed the budget and stated the Board will receive a presentation regarding handling mixed plastics at the next meeting. West Valley Stormwater Authority Board of Directors – stated he attended the meeting with nothing to report. Council Finance Advisory Committee – stated this meeting was cancelled. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board discussed upcoming programs, made various appointments including appointing Vice Mayor Walia to the Legislative Committee and he was appointed to the Finance Committee. Sheriff's Contract Ad-Hoc Committee – stated the Committee met and the City Managers will be meeting with the County Executive next week. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Aftab/Page requested an item regarding Saratoga Flock cameras be agendized at a future Council meeting.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Page 5 of 5 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Page stated he was requested by Sheriff Jonsen to be the Keynote Speaker at the recent Sheriff Academy graduation and stated it was a honor to speak. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT The City Manager stated she attended the Santa Clara County City Managers meeting and mentioned a Council Member Symposium will be held in Mountain View on May 28, 2026, with details to be provided soon. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES A member of the public provided comments about public meetings. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Page adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk City of Saratoga

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – February 18, 2026 - Page 1 of 4 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026 AMENDED AGENDA • 02-18-2026 JOINT SESSION ITEM DESK ITEM ADDED • 02-18-2026 JOINT SESSION ITEM PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED • 02-18-2026 ITEM 2.1 DESK ITEM ADDED Public Participation Information In accordance with Saratoga City Council’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the public may participate in these meetings in person at the locations listed below or via remote attendance (if applicable) using the Zoom information below. In the event remote participation technology is unexpectedly unavailable, the meeting will proceed in person without remote participation. Members of the public can view and participate in the 5:00 p.m. Commission Interviews by: 1. Attending the meeting in person at: • City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070 OR 2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom: • Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82342704483 • Webinar ID 823 4270 4483 OR • Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand) Members of the public can view and participate in the 6:00 p.m. Joint Session by: 1. Attending the meeting in person at: • City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR 2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom • Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88482254658 • Webinar ID 884 8225 4658 OR • Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand) Members of the public can view and participate in the 7:00 p.m. Regular Session by: 1. Attending the meeting in person at: • Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chambers located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070; OR 2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom • Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627041223 • Webinar ID: 816 2704 1223 OR • Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (*6 to unmute; *9 to raise hand); OR 3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 and calling in following the direction above; OR 4. Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in following the direction above.

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – February 18, 2026 - Page 2 of 4 Written Communication Comments can be submitted in writing via the Council Comments Form. Written communications will be provided to the members of the City Council and included in the Agenda Packet and/or in supplemental meeting materials. Public Comment Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. The amount of time for public comment may be reduced by the Mayor or by action of the City Council. Public Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by those attending via Zoom. Meeting Recording Information In accordance with the Saratoga City Council’s Meeting Recording Policy, City Council Study Sessions, Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, Commission Interviews, Retreats, meetings with the Planning Commission, and Regular Session Meetings are recorded and made available following the meeting on the City website. 5:00 PM COMMISSION INTERVIEWS City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Time Name Commission Vacancies Incumbent 5:05 p.m. Nicholas Change Parks & Recreation 1 full term No 5:15 p.m. Mitra Malaki Parks & Recreation 1 full term No 5:25 p.m. Michael Odenheimer Parks & Recreation 1 full term No 6:00 PM JOINT SESSION City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Joint Session with Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC) Recommended Action: Receive updates from Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC). Desk Item (added 02-18-2026) Presentation Slides (added 02-18-2026) 7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION Saratoga Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 29, 2026. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the City Council on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – February 18, 2026 - Page 3 of 4 CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamation Declaring February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month Recommended Action: Proclaim February 2026 as National Senior Independence Month. February 2026 Senior Independence Month SCVSEFA Science Fair Winners Recommended Action: Recognize Saratoga students honored as Science Fair winners by the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association. SCVSEFA Student Certificates 1. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted on in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council Member. Any member of the public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request that the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and Approve the Minutes for the January 27, 2026, and February 4, 2026 City Council Meetings. Staff Report Attachment A - Minutes for the January 27, 2026 City Council Meeting Attachment B - Minutes for the February 4, 2026 City Council Meeting 1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept the 01/29/2026 and 02/05/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers. Staff Report Attachment A - Check Register Reports Dated 01-29-2026 Attachment B - Check Register Reports Dated 02-05-2026 1.3 Budget Amendment Resolution for Paramount LLA Zone 38 Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution amending the FY2025- 26 Operating budget to add $20,000 to the Paramount Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLA) Zone 38 budget. Staff Report Attachment A - Budget Resolution 2. GENERAL BUSINESS 2.1 Updated Greenhouse Gas analysis for the Saratoga Climate Action Plan Recommended Action: Receive the updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) analysis for the Saratoga Climate Action Plan (CAP) and provide direction to support the City’s efforts to remain on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target. Staff Report Attachment A- Updated GHG Analysis for Saratoga CAP Desk Item (added 02-18-2026)

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – February 18, 2026 - Page 4 of 4 2.2 Consideration of Updates to the Council and Commission Expense Policy Recommended Action: Consider and approve adjustment options to update the City’s Council and Commission Expense Reimbursement Policy. Staff Report Attachment A - 2015 Council and Commission Expense Policy Attachment B - Option One Revised Council and Commission Expense Policy Attachment C - Option Two Revised Council and Commission Expense Policy Attachment D - Local Jurisdiction Comparison Matrix COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Council Assignments CITY COUNCIL ITEMS COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Britt Avrit, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on February 12, 2026 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 12th day of February 2026 at Saratoga, California. Britt Avrit, City Clerk In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the City Council by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City website at www.saratoga.ca.us and are available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]