City Council Reviews Draft Response to Grand Jury Pothole Report

Council Agenda Item

The Saratoga City Council will address a recommendation during its September 2, 2026 meeting. Staff recommends approving the draft response to a Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report.

The agenda item focuses on pothole damage and claims procedures across the county. Two attachments accompany the staff report for review.

Grand Jury Findings

Attachment B contains the full 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County report titled Pothole Damage: Improving Claims Processes within Santa Clara County.

The document outlines county-wide claims processes related to road surface deterioration. Staff Report Attachment A provides the city draft response for council consideration.

Next Steps

Council members will review both attachments before voting on the recommended action. Approval would finalize the municipal response to the grand jury findings.

The agenda lists this item on page three of the five-page meeting document. No additional financial figures or policy changes are detailed in the current text.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-09-02). Retrieved from https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-1469

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