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.

Fireworks: Illegal, Dangerous, Not Worth It

Fireworks are irresponsible, dangerous, and illegal in Santa Clara County. You wouldn't willingly set fire to your neighborhood, so why take chances with fireworks? Every year, fireworks start more than 19,000 fires, most of which are brush, grass, or forest fires. It's not worth it! Celebrate the Fourth of July safely without the use of fireworks.

City Hall Holiday Closure

City of Saratoga offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Sheriff's Office Teen Academy

The Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free Teen Academy from July 26 to August 5! Students will get an overview of the Sheriff’s Office with classes ranging from Criminal Law, to K-9 Demo, and Crime Scene Investigations. If you're interested, hurry and complete your application by July 14! Find more information and apply on the Sheriff's Office website.

Join the City of Saratoga Team

Join our team! The City of Saratoga is now hiring for the positions of Building Inspector, Maintenance Worker, and part-time Communications Assistant. Learn more about the opportunities and how to apply.

Housing Element Update

Did you miss the Housing Element community meetings in June? You can watch the presentation and view the presentation slides on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us/housing. You can also still 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.

At the July 7 City Council meeting, the City Council will consider the draft Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Appeal to request a reduction in Saratoga's RHNA allocation. Currently, Saratoga is expected to plan for over 1,700 housing units to be built in Saratoga between 2023 and 2031. The community will have an opportunity to submit comments to ABAG about appeals once they are submitted. The City will share more information about this process as it becomes available. You can also subscribe to receive updates from ABAG about the appeal process.

New Public Art Commission

The City is now accepting applications for the new Public Art Commission! As directed by the City Council, the Commission will evaluate and assess public art projects or programs in the community. A mix of term lengths are available ranging from 1 year to 4 years. Applications are due August 11.

There are also positions open on the Library and Community Engagement, Parks and Recreation, and Traffic Safety Commissions.

Learn more and apply for any of these vacancies on the City website at www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac

City Council Meeting Agenda

The June 2 City Council meeting agenda is available online at www.saratoga.ca.us/agenda. Council meetings continue to be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the public can speak on items they are interested in by joining the meeting using the Zoom website or app, or by calling in. Detailed participation instructions are available on the meeting agenda.

The meeting can also be viewed without participation options on KSAR Channel 15 or the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch. The public can also send written comments to the City Council before the meeting using the Council comment form at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment

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