Joint Session - Solid Waste Recycling

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ May 6, 2026 ~ Page 1 of 6 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Session with Solid Waste Recycling. 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 May 1, 2026. REPORT FROM JOINT SESSION Mayor Page stated the City Council held a Study Session at 6:00 p.m., with Solid Waste Recycling; Rob Hilton, Executive Director, West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority provided a summary of the topics discussed at the Joint Session. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN-PERSON ATTENDEES None ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Page shared information about the Saratoga Nights, Farmers’ Market Office Hours, and Memorial Day Observance. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week Recommended Action: Proclaim May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week The City Council proclaimed May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ May 6, 2026 ~ Page 2 of 6 Proclamation Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Recommended Action: Recognize the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church The City Council recognized the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak 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 April 15, 2026, City Council Meeting. ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 15, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 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 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, and 4/23/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers. ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, AND 4/23/2026 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 Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2026 Recommended Action: Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended March 31, 2026. ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.4 Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program Recommended Action: Approve the establishment of a Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ May 6, 2026 ~ Page 3 of 6 ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIC THEATER SEAT PLAQUE DONATION PROGRAM. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.5 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 14171 Chester Avenue Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0010 for two lots located at 14171 Chester Avenue (APN: 397-01-050). RESOLUTION 26-022 ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS25-0010 FOR TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 14171 CHESTER AVENUE (APN: 397-01-050). MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.6 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1; Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report and Adoption of Resolution of Intention for FY 2026-27 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Resolution granting preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report for FY 2026-27 for renewing the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1. 2. Adopt the Resolution of Intention. RESOLUTION 26-023 RESOLUTION 26-024 ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR FY 2026-27 FOR RENEWING THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LLA-1, AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.7 Second Amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with Santa Clara County Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement with a $113,951 augmentation for Fiscal Year 2027. ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH A $113,951 AUGMENTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ May 6, 2026 ~ Page 4 of 6 2. PUBLIC HEARING 2.1 Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing. 2. Introduce and waive the first reading of the Ordinance (Attachment A) amending Chapter 9 of the Saratoga Municipal Code on Speed Regulations. 3. Direct staff to place the Ordinance for adoption at the May 20, 2026, meeting. Emma Burkhalter, Associate Civil Engineer, presented the Staff Report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak. AFTAB/WALIA MOVED TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE SARATOGA MUNICIPAL CODE ON SPEED REGULATIONS, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION AT THE MAY 20, 2026, MEETING. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 3. GENERAL BUSINESS 3.1 Final Map Approval for 52 Lots Located at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue and Final Williamson Act Cancellation Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of the tentative map application No. SUB25-0002 for lots located at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue (APN 397-01-071) and final cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for the same property. Bryan Swanson, Community Development Director, presented the Staff Report. Mayor Page invited public comment. The following individual spoke: Thomas Wilson RESOLUTION 26-025 WALIA/AFTAB MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP APPLICATION NO. SUB25-0002 FOR LOTS LOCATED AT CHESTER AVENUE AND ALLENDALE AVENUE (APN 397- 01-071) AND FINAL CANCELLATION OF A WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: AFTAB, FITZSIMMONS, ZHAO, WALIA, PAGE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ May 6, 2026 ~ Page 5 of 6 3.2 Summary of City Arborist Functions and Responsibilities Recommended Action: Receive a report on City Arborist functions and prioritization of workload. Christina Fusco, City Arborist, presented the Staff Report. Mayor Page invited public comment. No one requested to speak. No vote necessary, receive and file. 3.3 Public Safety Revenue Enhancements Recommended Actions: 1. Receive information regarding charter city status and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with further analysis or initiate the process to become a charter city. 2. Receive preliminary estimates of potential tax options and revenue estimates and provide feedback if any items should be studied further. Leslie Arroyo, Acting City Manager, presented the Staff Report. Mayor Page invited public comment. The following individual spoke: Stan Bogosian No vote necessary. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Council Member Belal Aftab Nothing to report Council Member Yan Zhao Nothing to report Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees – stated the Board discussed revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures and event bookings; stated a Hakone Finance Committee meeting will take place later this month. Vice Mayor Tina Walia Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors - stated she attended this meeting with nothing to report. Cities Association of Santa Clara County Executive Committee - stated she attended this meeting with nothing to report. Mayor Chuck Page Nothing to report

Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ May 6, 2026 ~ Page 6 of 6 CITY COUNCIL ITEMS None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Aftab discussed a pilgrimage called Hajj he will be taking in the coming weeks. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT None CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The City Attorney stated he will miss the next Council Meeting; his colleague Heather Minner will cover for him. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Page adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk City of Saratoga

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – May 6, 2026 - Page 1 of 5 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2026 AMENDED AGENDA • 05-06-2026 JOINT SESSION ITEM PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED • 05-06-2026 ITEM 3.2 PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED • 05-07-2026 ITEM 3.1 POST MEETING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 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 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. 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.

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – May 6, 2026 - Page 2 of 5 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. 6:00 PM JOINT SESSION City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Joint Session with Solid Waste Recycling Recommended Action: Receive updates from Solid Waste Recycling. Presentation Slides (added 05-06-2026) 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 May 1, 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 CEREMONIAL ITEMS Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week Recommended Action: Proclaim May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week May 2026 National Small Business Week Proclamation Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Recommended Action: Recognize the 75th Anniversary of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 75th Anniversary St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 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.

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – May 6, 2026 - Page 3 of 5 1.1 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and Approve the Minutes for the April 15, 2026, City Council Meeting. Staff Report Attachment A - Minutes for the April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting 1.2 Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept the 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026, and 4/23/2026 accounts payable vendor payment check registers. Staff Report Attachment A - Check Register Reports Dated 04-09-2026 Attachment B - Check Register Reports Dated 04-16-2026 Attachment C - Check Register Reports Dated 04-23-2026 1.3 Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2026 Recommended Action: Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended March 31, 2026. Staff Report 1.4 Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program Recommended Action: Approve the establishment of a Civic Theater Seat Plaque Donation Program. Staff Report 1.5 Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 14171 Chester Avenue Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS25-0010 for two lots located at 14171 Chester Avenue (APN: 397-01-050). Staff Report Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval Attachment B - Final Map 1.6 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1; Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report and Adoption of Resolution of Intention for FY 2026-27 Recommended Actions: 1. Adopt the Resolution granting preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report for FY 2026-27 for renewing the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1. 2. Adopt the Resolution of Intention. Staff Report Attachment A - Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report Attachment B - Resolution of Intention Attachment C - Engineer's Report 1.7 Second Amendment to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with Santa Clara County Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement with a $113,951 augmentation for Fiscal Year 2027. Staff Report Attachment A - Second Amendment Attachment B - First Amendment FY 2026 Attachment C - Countywide HHW Collection Program FY2025-2027 Attachment D - Agreement for Countywide AB939 Implementation Fee

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – May 6, 2026 - Page 4 of 5 2. PUBLIC HEARING 2.1 Ordinance Implementing 2025 Speed Survey Update Speed Limit Changes Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing. 2. Introduce and waive the first reading of the Ordinance (Attachment A) amending Chapter 9 of the Saratoga Municipal Code on Speed Regulations. 3. Direct staff to place the Ordinance for adoption at the May 20, 2026, meeting. Staff Report Attachment A - Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 Attachment B - Resolution 26-010 Approving 2025 Speed Survey Update 3. GENERAL BUSINESS 3.1 Final Map Approval for 52 Lots Located at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue and Final Williamson Act Cancellation Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of the tentative map application No. SUB25-0002 for lots located at Chester Avenue and Allendale Avenue (APN 397-01-071) and final cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for the same property. Staff Report Attachment A - Resolution Granting Final Map Approval and Williamson Act Contract Cancellation Attachment B - Vicinity Map Attachment C - Final Subdivision Map Attachment D - Planning Commission Resolution No 26-007 with Conditions Attachment E - Subdivision Improvement Agreement Attachment F - Form Declaration of Restrictions Attachment G - Memorandum of Understanding and Extension between City of Saratoga and Vineyard One Holdings LLC Post Meeting Supplemental Report (added 05-07-2026) 3.2 Summary of City Arborist Functions and Responsibilities Recommended Action: Receive a report on City Arborist functions and prioritization of workload. Staff Report Presentation Slides (added 05-06-2026) 3.3 Public Safety Revenue Enhancements Recommended Actions: 1. Receive information regarding charter city status and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with further analysis or initiate the process to become a charter city. 2. Receive preliminary estimates of potential tax options and revenue estimates and provide feedback if any items should be studied further. Staff Report Attachment A - Comparison chart COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS 2026 Council Assignments CITY COUNCIL ITEMS

Saratoga City Council Meeting Agenda – May 6, 2026 - Page 5 of 5 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 May 1, 2026 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 1st day of May 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]