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Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 1 of 8 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session in the Linda Callon Conference Room for a Conference with Labor Negotiators. Mayor Aftab invited public comment. No one requested to speak. At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session in the Linda Callon Conference Room for the City Attorney Performance Evaluation. Mayor Aftab invited public comment. No one requested to speak. Mayor Aftab called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Belal Aftab, Vice Mayor Chuck Page, Council Members Kookie Fitzsimmons, Tina Walia, Yan Zhao ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Matt Morley, City Manager Richard Taylor, City Attorney Leslie Arroyo, Assistant City Manager 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 August 14, 2025. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Mayor Aftab stated the City Council held Closed Sessions at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with no reportable action. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN-PERSON ATTENDEES The following individuals spoke at this time: Rob Balbuena discussed working for the City of Saratoga and contract negotiations. Christina Fusco discussed working for the City of Saratoga and contract negotiations.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 2 of 8 Jean Cohen discussed contract negotiations. Emma Burkhalter discussed healthcare in contract negotiations. Kyle Rathbone discussed recruiting and retaining staff, and contract negotiations. John Tucker discussed contract negotiations. Chris Pilson discussed contract negotiations. Toby Brenton discussed personnel rules and contract negotiations. Jim Cargill discussed recent tree trimming in the City. Glenn Hendricks discussed the work of the Traffic Commission. John B. Henley, Jr. discussed the installation of the sidewalk near City Hall. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Aftab shared information about the upcoming WUI Community Meeting, Saratoga Commission recruitments, the Safe Routes to School and State of the City events, and the Courage in Leadership Award. Vice Mayor Page shared information about the upcoming Saratoga Nights event. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Aftab invited public comment. No one requested to speak. Vice Mayor Page removed Item No. 1.9 for separate discussion. Council Member Walia removed Item No.’s 1.7 and 1.12 for separate discussion. 1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and Approve the Minutes for the July 2, 2025 City Council Meeting. ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE JULY 2, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept the 06/25/2025, 07/02/2025, 07/09/2025, 07/17/2025, 07/23/2025, 07/30/2025, and 08/06/2025 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 3 of 8 ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 06/25/2025, 07/02/2025, 07/09/2025, 07/17/2025, 07/23/2025, 07/30/2025, AND 08/06/2025 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VENDOR PAYMENT CHECK REGISTERS. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.3 Treasurers Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2025 Recommended Action: Review and accept the Treasurers Report for the month ended June 30, 2025. ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURERS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.4 Contract amendment and budget adjustment resolution for tree planting with Our City Forest Recommended Actions: 1. Approve an amendment to extend a contract with Our City Forest for residential tree planting through June 30, 2026, with additional payment terms for a contract not-to-exceed $72,075. 2. Approve budget adjustment resolution to appropriate receipts from participating residents to the Residential Tree Planting Program CIP expenditures account. RESOLUTION 25-046 ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO 1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH OUR CITY FOREST FOR RESIDENTIAL TREE PLANTING THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WITH ADDITIONAL PAYMENT TERMS FOR A CONTRACT NOT-TO-EXCEED $72,075, AND 2. APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE RECEIPTS FROM PARTICIPATING RESIDENTS TO THE RESIDENTIAL TREE PLANTING PROGRAM CIP EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.5 Budget amendment resolution to appropriate Tree Fine receipts to the Citywide Tree Replanting CIP Project for FY25-26 Recommended Action: Approve a resolution amending the FY25-26 CIP budget to appropriate funds received from Tree Fines to the Citywide Tree Replanting Project. RESOLUTION 25-047 ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY25-26 CIP BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM TREE FINES TO THE CITYWIDE TREE REPLANTING PROJECT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 4 of 8 1.6 Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority Amended Lease Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amended lease agreement with the Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority. ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.7 Saratoga Farmers Market License Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with the All Bay Farmers Market Association to operate a Farmers Market at the City Hall parking lot. WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE ALL BAY FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION TO OPERATE A FARMERS MARKET AT THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT GIVING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ADJUST START AND STOP TIMES AS NEEDED. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.8 Pacific Preparedness Emergency Management Planning Second Amended Service Contract Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amended contract agreement with Pacific Preparedness in an amount not-to-exceed $50,625 ending on June 30, 2026. ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDED CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC PREPAREDNESS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $50,625 ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.9 Saratoga Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project Award of Contract and Budget Resolution Recommended Actions: 1. Declare Villalobos & Associates, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder on the project. 2. Award a Construction Contract to Villalobos & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $295,487. 3. Authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $59,853. 4. Approve a budget resolution to amend the FY25-26 budget to appropriate local match funds to the Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Project. RESOLUTION 25-048

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 5 of 8 PAGE/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO 1. DECLARE VILLALOBOS & ASSOCIATES, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER ON THE PROJECT, 2. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO VILLALOBOS & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $295,487, 3. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT UP TO $59,853, 4. APPROVE A BUDGET RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY25-26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE LOCAL MATCH FUNDS TO THE VILLAGE CROSSWALK & SIDEWALK PROJECT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.10 2-Hour Parking Zone Extension on the Northwesterly Side of Oak Street Between State Route 9 and 3rd Street. Recommended Action: Adopt the Motor Vehicle resolution authorizing a 475 -foot extension of the 2-Hour Parking zone on the northwesterly side of Oak Street between State Route 9/Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and 3rd Street. RESOLUTION MV 341 ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 475 -FOOT EXTENSION OF THE 2-HOUR PARKING ZONE ON THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF OAK STREET BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 9/SARATOGA-LOS GATOS ROAD AND 3RD STREET. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.11 Agreement for Employment and Labor Law Services with Mouser Law Firm, A Professional Corporation Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for employment and labor law services with Mouser Law Firm, A Professional Corporation. ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW SERVICES WITH MOUSER LAW FIRM, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.12 Contract for Wildfire CEQA Analysis Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Fehr and Peers for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis in an amount not to exceed $153,800. WALIA/AFTAB MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FEHR AND PEERS FOR CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ANALYSIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $153,800. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 6 of 8 2. GENERAL BUSINESS 2.1 Water Supply Adequacy Ordinance Information Recommended Action: Accept report and direct staff on next steps regarding efforts toward a Water Supply Adequacy Ordinance. Mainini Cabute, Environmental Programs Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Aftab invited public comment. The following individual spoke at this time: Glenn Hendricks No vote needed; direction provided to staff 2.2 Mills Act Program Recommended Actions: 1. Provide direction to staff on required changes to the draft Policy. 2. Direct staff to schedule the draft Policy for HPC review. 3. Return to the City Council for final adoption of the Policy with consideration of any recommendations by the HPC. 4. Provide direction on whether to allow a 90-day extension for the property owner at 15095 Fruitvale Avenue to submit a new 10-year Restoration Plan. Cindy McCormick, Development Manager, presented the staff report. Mayor Aftab invited public comment. The following individual spoke at this time: Marilyn Marchetti No vote taken; direction provided to staff 2.3 Annual Code Update for 2025 Recommended Action: Review the proposed cleanup amendments to the City Code and direct staff to prepare an ordinance implementing the amendments for the City Council's consideration. Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented the staff report. Mayor Aftab invited public comment. The following individuals spoke at this time: Glenn Hendricks, Sandeep Jain No vote needed; direction given to staff. 2.4 City Manager's Employment Agreement Recommended Action: Approve a Resolution Amending the City Manager's Employment Agreement. Richard Taylor, City Attorney, presented the staff report.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 7 of 8 Mayor Aftab invited public comment. No one requested to speak. RESOLUTION 25-049 ZHAO/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Council Member Yan Zhao Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee – stated the Committee approved three projects for the second cycle of Competitive Grants for Measure B. West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors – stated the Board held a Closed Session with nothing to report. Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting Board of Directors (SASCC) – Council Member Fitzsimmons provided information regarding new programs offered by SASCC. KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access Cable Television Foundation Board of Directors – Council Member Fitzsimmons provided an update regarding the makeup of the members of the Board. Council Member Tina Walia Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board approved a prepayment agreement, received an update on the local agency reach code status, approved a power purchase agreement, and discussed the FY 25/26 operating budget. Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee – stated the Committee discussed several legislative bills and made recommendations to the Board with nothing to report. Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors – stated Santa Clara County Board Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and Santa Clara County Board President Otto Lee spoke to the Board about a Sales Tax Measure on the Ballot. Vice Mayor Chuck Page Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board – stated the Board discussed the upcoming Saratoga Nights events. Mayor Belal Aftab Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors – stated the Board met with nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Fitzsimmons discussed her recent tour of the PG&E Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Page 8 of 8 Mayor Aftab discussed a recent press conference provided by Congressman Liccardo regarding wildfire safety. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT None CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Aftab adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk City of Saratoga

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Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2025 - Page 1 of 6 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2025 AMENDED AGENDA • 08/18/2025 ITEM 2.1 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ADDED • 08/20/2025 ITEM 1.4 ATTACHMENT C AMENDED • 08/20/2025 ITEM 1.5 ATTACHMENT A AMENDED • 08/20/2025 ITEM 1.12 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMO ADDED • 08/20/2025 ITEM 2.1 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMO ADDED • 08/20/2025 ITEM 2.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES 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 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. 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.

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2025 - Page 2 of 6 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 August 14, 2025. 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 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 July 2, 2025 City Council Meeting. Staff Report Attachment A - Minutes for the July 2, 2025 City Council Meeting 1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept the 06/25/2025, 07/02/2025, 07/09/2025, 07/17/2025, 07/23/2025, 07/30/2025, and 08/06/2025 accounts payable vendor payment check registers. Staff Report Attachment A - Check Register Reports Dated 06-25-2025 P12 Attachment B - Check Register Reports Dated 07-02-2025 Attachment C - Check Register Reports Dated 07-09-2025 P13 Attachment D - Check Register Reports Dated 07-09-2025 P1 Attachment E - Check Register Reports Dated 07-17-2025 P13 Attachment F - Check Register Reports Dated 07-17-2025 P1 Attachment G - Check Register Reports Dated 07-23-2025 P13 Attachment H - Check Register Reports Dated 07-23-2025 P1 Attachment I - Check Register Reports Dated 07-30-2025 P13 Attachment J - Check Register Reports Dated 07-30-2025 P1 Attachment K - Check Register Reports Dated 08-06-2025 P13 Attachment L - Check Register Reports Dated 08-06-2025 P2

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2025 - Page 3 of 6 1.3 Treasurers Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2025 Recommended Action: Review and accept the Treasurers Report for the month ended June 30, 2025. Staff Report 1.4 Contract amendment and budget adjustment resolution for tree planting with Our City Forest Recommended Actions: 1. Approve an amendment to extend a contract with Our City Forest for residential tree planting through June 30, 2026, with additional payment terms for a contract not-to- exceed $72,075. 2. Approve budget adjustment resolution to appropriate receipts from participating residents to the Residential Tree Planting Program CIP expenditures account. Staff Report Attachment A - Our City Forest Contract Agreement Amendment Attachment B - Our City Forest Original Contract Attachment C- Budget Adjustment Resolution Revised Attachment C - Revised Budget Adjustment Resolution 1.5 Budget amendment resolution to appropriate Tree Fine receipts to the Citywide Tree Replanting CIP Project for FY25-26 Recommended Action: Approve a resolution amending the FY25-26 CIP budget to appropriate funds received from Tree Fines to the Citywide Tree Replanting Project. Staff Report Citywide Tree Replanting Attachment A - Budget Resolution Revised Attachment A - Revised Budget Resolution 1.6 Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority Amended Lease Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amended lease agreement with the Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority. Staff Report Attachment A 2003 Saratoga Branch Library Lease Agreement Attachment B Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority Amended Lease Agreement 1.7 Saratoga Farmers Market License Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with the All Bay Farmers Market Association to operate a Farmers Market at the City Hall parking lot. Staff Report Attachment A City of Saratoga Farmers Market License Agreement

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2025 - Page 4 of 6 1.8 Pacific Preparedness Emergency Management Planning Second Amended Service Contract Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amended contract agreement with Pacific Preparedness in an amount not-to-exceed $50,625 ending on June 30, 2026. Staff Report Attachment A Contract Amendment Attachment B First Amended Services Agreement Attachment C Original Services Agreement 1.9 Saratoga Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project – Award of Contract and Budget Resolution Recommended Actions: 1. Declare Villalobos & Associates, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder on the project. 2. Award a Construction Contract to Villalobos & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $295,487. 3. Authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $59,853. 4. Approve a budget resolution to amend the FY25-26 budget to appropriate local match funds to the Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Project. Staff Report Attachment A - Bid Summary Attachment B - Contract Attachment C - Improvement Plan Sheet Attachment D - Budget Resolution 1.10 2-Hour Parking Zone Extension on the Northwesterly Side of Oak Street Between State Route 9 and 3rd Street. Recommended Action: Adopt the Motor Vehicle resolution authorizing a 475 -foot extension of the 2-Hour Parking zone on the northwesterly side of Oak Street between State Route 9/Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and 3rd Street. Staff Report Attachment A - MV Resolution - 2 Hr Parking Attachment B - Map of Parking Restriction 1.11 Agreement for Employment and Labor Law Services with Mouser Law Firm, A Professional Corporation Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for employment and labor law services with Mouser Law Firm, A Professional Corporation. 2025 Staff Report - Mouser Legal Services Agreement Attachment A - Agreement for Professional Services

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2025 - Page 5 of 6 1.12 Contract for Wildfire CEQA Analysis Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Fehr and Peers for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis in an amount not to exceed $153,800. Staff Report CEQA Contract Fehr and Peers Attachment A Supplemental Memo - Written Communications (added 08-20-2025) 2. GENERAL BUSINESS 2.1 Water Supply Adequacy Ordinance Information Recommended Action: Accept report and direct staff on next steps regarding efforts toward a Water Supply Adequacy Ordinance. Staff Report Supplemental Memo (added 08-18-2025) Supplemental Memo - Written Communications (added 08-20-2025) 2.2 Mills Act Program Recommended Actions: 1. Provide direction to staff on required changes to the draft Policy. 2. Direct staff to schedule the draft Policy for HPC review. 3. Return to the City Council for final adoption of the Policy with consideration of any recommendations by the HPC. 4. Provide direction on whether to allow a 90-day extension for the property owner at 15095 Fruitvale Avenue to submit a new 10-year Restoration Plan. Staff Report Mills Act Program (2025) Attachment A Draft Mills Act Policy Attachment B 11995 Walbrook Drive 10-year Restoration Plan (2025-2034) Presentation Slides (added 08-20-2025) 2.3 Annual Code Update for 2025 Recommended Action: Review the proposed cleanup amendments to the City Code and direct staff to prepare an ordinance implementing the amendments for the City Council's consideration. Staff Report Attachment A Proposed Code Amendments for 2025 Annual Code Update 2.4 City Manager's Employment Agreement Recommended Action: Approve a Resolution Amending the City Manager's Employment Agreement. Staff Report Attachment A - Resolution, City Manager 2025 Contract Amendment COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Council Assignments CITY COUNCIL ITEMS

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2025 - Page 6 of 6 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 August 14, 2025 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 14th day of August 2025 at Saratoga, California. Britt Avrit, MMC, 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]

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