The notice for this meeting was posted in front of the Fire Station at 14380 Saratoga Avenue at 1300 hours on October 19, 2026, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (more commonly known as the Brown Act).
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study session is to discuss the impact of Builder’s Remedy on the Wildland-Urban interface in the Saratoga Fire Protection District.
No decisions will be made during this study session.
The agenda for this meeting was posted in front of the Fire Station at 14380 Saratoga Avenue at 1300 hours on October 13, 2026, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (more commonly known as the Brown Act).
1. Call to Order:
2. Approval of the minutes.
2.1 Approval of the minutes of the regular Board Meeting on September 18, 2026.
3. Communications:
3.1 Oral communications or public comment.
3.2 Correspondence.
3.2.1 LAFCO notice of an application to amend the sphere of influence of the Cupertino Sanitary District by a landowner on Pierce Road.
3.2.2 A copy of a proposal by the Christmas Light Pros for installation of the Christmas lights. The proposal is agendized under “New Business.”
3.2.3 Copies of two bids for a new 60 KW generator. The bids are agendized under “Old Business.”
3.2.4 A copy of the current Records Retention Schedule and a proposed amendment to include additional types of correspondence. The proposed changes are agendized under “New Business.”
3.2.5 A copy of a Study Session Notice addressing the impact of the Builder’s Remedy on evacuation and emergency response within the District. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00 in the evening.
3.3 Additional Correspondence.
4. Chief’s Reports:
4.1 Response Reports for September. (The Response Report describes the type and time of each response for the previous month.)
4.2 Deputy Fire Marshal’s Reports for September. (The Deputy Fire Marshal’s Report describes any significant building projects in the previous month.)
4.3 Other projects/reports.
5. Reports:
5.1 Commissioners Reports.
5.1.2 Report on the Santa Clara County Special Districts Association.
5.1.3 Other Commissioner Reports.
a. Report on repairs to the Model AA engine.
5.2 Financial Reports.
5.2.1 Financial Reports for September 2026.
5.3 Other Reports
5.3.1 FireSafe Council Report
6. Old Business:
6.1 Discuss and consider purchasing a new 60kw generator for the fire station.
7. New Business:
7.1 Discuss and consider the proposal for $5,873.56 from the Christmas Light Pros for installing and removing the Christmas lights.
7.2 Discuss and consider amending the current records retention schedule.
The agenda for this meeting was posted in front of the Fire Station at 14380 Saratoga Avenue at 1230 hours on September 8, 2026, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (more commonly known as the Brown Act).
1. Call to Order:
2. Approval of the minutes.
2.1 Approval of the minutes of the regular Board Meeting on August 18, 2026.
3. Communications:
3.1 Oral communications or public comment.
3.2 Correspondence.
3.2.1 Copy of a proposal for the inspection of two bridges on Ambric Knolls and Big Basin Way. The proposal is agendized under New Business.”
3.2.2 A copy Resolution No. 2026-4, a Resolution of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Saratoga Fire Protection District Authorizing the Destruction of Records and a list of the records to be destroyed which identifies the information contained in them. The Resolution is agendized under New Business.”
3.2.3 An email from the Registrar of Voters Office advising the district that there was only one unopposed candidate for Commissioner and that the appointment will be approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 6, 2026.
3.2.4 A copy of the 2026 Fall Chipping Schedule. Chipping will take place in Saratoga from October 5th through 9th. Registration is on the FireSafe Council website.
3.2.5 A notice of a public hearing before the City Council on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed development at 14486 Oak Place.
3.2.6 An email from Commissioner Kraule requesting an item concerning Builder’s Remedy be placed on the agenda under “New Business.”
3.3 Additional Correspondence.
4. Chief’s Reports:
4.1 Response Reports for August. (The Response Report describes the type and time of each response for the previous month.)
4.2 Deputy Fire Marshal’s Reports for August. (The Deputy Fire Marshal’s Report describes any significant building projects in the previous month.)
4.3 Other projects/reports.
5. Reports:
5.1 Commissioners Reports.
5.1.2 Report on the Santa Clara County Special Districts Association.
5.1.3 Other Commissioner Reports.
a. Report on purchasing the new generator (Study Session after meeting).
b. Report on repairs to the Model AA engine.
5.2 Financial Reports.
5.2.1 Financial Reports for August 2026.
5.3 Other Reports
5.3.1 FireSafe Council Report
6. Old Business:
6.1 The Board may go into closed session initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (c), one case.
7. New Business:
7.1 Discuss and consider the Mark Thomas bridge inspection quote of $55,036.00.
7.2 Discuss and consider Resolution No. 2026-4, a Resolution of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Saratoga Fire Protection District Authorizing the Destruction of Records.
7.3 Discuss and consider scheduling a study session to discuss the impacts of the Builder’s Remedy and Safety Element on evacuation and emergency response within the District.
8. Board Signatures:
9. Adjournment:
STUDY SESSION
DIRECTLY AFTER BOARD MEETING
The purpose of this meeting is to review the generator bids and determine if they are complete. No decisions will be made during this session.
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