Community Meeting on Housing

Don't miss the community meeting on the Housing Element update this Saturday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will discuss community values and priorities, and there will be time to answer questions. You can join the meeting using Zoom or by calling in:

Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87016584451
Webinar ID: 870 1658 4451
Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833

The previous two meetings were held on different days and at different times to accommodate a variety of schedules and preferences, but the content presented at all three meetings is the same.

Housing Priorities and Values Survey

It is critical for the Saratoga community to make their voice heard throughout this process. Before the community meeting on Saturday, please take the Housing Element Priorities and Values Survey to share your opinions about housing in Saratoga. The survey deadline has been extended to get as much feedback as possible. The survey results will be used as a foundation for future conversations about possible solutions and strategies. These topics will be discussed further at the community meeting this Saturday.

Regional Housing Needs Allocation Appeal

The City is in the process of updating its General Plan Housing Element to plan for over 1,700 new housing units to be built in Saratoga between 2023 and 2031. Each city and county is assigned a number of housing units to plan for as part of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment or RHNA. Cities have an opportunity to appeal their RHNA allocations pursuant to a formal appeal process. Under State law, appeals may only be considered under a narrow set of circumstances.

Complete this comment form to share your thoughts on the RHNA appeal. Your comments will be shared with the City Council when they consider whether to file an appeal at the July 7 City Council Meeting.

Wildwood Music Fest Tomorrow!

Join the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce for Wildwood Music Fest this Saturday, June 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wildwood Park! Enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and fun with musical performances from Nigel & Clive, Fish Hook, and One Country. Register for the event online.

Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned concert on Sunday, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in celebration of the day. The McCartysville Volunteer Band will play a broad selection of patriotic songs. Limited chairs and shade will be available for seniors and those with limited mobility. Please bring your own chairs or blankets for sitting on the lawn.

Local COVID-19 Orders Phased Out

In light of declining cases and widespread community vaccination against COVID-19 and the newly adopted workplace regulations issued by Cal/OSHA, the County of Santa Clara is phasing out the May 18, 2021 Local Health Order. New Cal/OSHA workplace regulations do not require workers who are fully vaccinated to wear face coverings, among other changes.

The Order is still in effect for businesses or governmental entities who have not yet completed two rounds of ascertainment of vaccination status of their personnel. Once the second round is complete, the May 18 Order does not apply to them anymore.

Continue working together to keep risk of COVID-19 low and protect those who cannot get vaccinated:

Get vaccinated.
Continue to hold activities outdoors.
Avoid travel if you're not fully vaccinated.
Continue to regularly test for COVID-19 if you're not fully vaccinated and, regardless of vaccination status, get immediately tested if you have symptoms.

COVID-19 Testing

The County will hold a COVID-19 testing day on Tuesday, June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Prospect Center in Friendship Hall. Testing is free and open to the public. You can now schedule an appointment online.

This testing site is intended for people who do not have symptoms and have not been exposed to COVID-19. Testing is recommended for anyone who works with the public, takes public transit, or has attended a mass gathering. The County also offers free testing for those with COVID-19 symptoms or anyone who has been exposed to others with COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms. For more information, visit www.sccfreetest.org

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