M 09-27-93TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
September 27, 1993
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:31 p.m., Monday, September 27, 1993, in
regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton (arrived at 7:33), Linda Lubeck,
Patrick O'Laughlin and Mayor Benjamin.
Absent:None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
ROBERTS ROAD/THROUGH TRAFFIC/BLOSSOM HILL & UNIVERSITY (01.38)
Mayor Benjamin stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider report on
study of alternative measures to reduce through traffic on Roberts Road between University
Avenue and Blossom Hill Road and instruct staff.
Lee Bowman, Planning Director, reported the issues involved, stating that traffic reduction on
this section of road appears to be preferable to closing the road.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Laura Seale, 1 Bayview Ave, requested a compromise solution to the problem, such as
signs and ticketing in the area, trail and bridge improvements, and submitted a letter
expressing her thoughts for the record.
Seji Shiba, 234 Oak Meadow Drive, spoke of a large semi-trailer stuck in Oak Meadow
Drive due to Roberts Road being closed. The driver had not realized he would not be able to
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navigate Oak Meadow Drive. Mr. Shiba submitted pictures for the record.
Linda Schultz, 71 Roberts Road, Cedar Brooks Association, expressed concerns regarding
the traffic and previously completed EIR's. She especially noted the additional impacts to
the existing bridge.
Phillip Jenkins, 210 Oak Meadow Drive, would like Roberts Road reopened and measures
taken to reduce cut through traffic.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
ROBERTS ROAD CONT.
Mayor Benjamin summarized the Council's comments stating that the concerns involved
safety issues such as attractive nuisance; emergency fire exit; decrease of traffic flow;
speed control; availability of creek side trail; additional bridge space for hikers and bikers;
use of traffic diverters.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, to negotiate a contract with Wildan Associates. Motion died for
lack of second.
Council consensus that staff return to Council with report addressing safety improvement
issues.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adjourn this evening's
meeting at 7:59 p.m. to the study session regarding annexation analysis. Carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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