Item 28 Staff Report Accept Status Report on Efforts to Obtain a Study Regarding the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices on Johnson AvenueCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: JUKE 2, 2000
TO: MAYOR AND TO
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:
ETING DATE: 6/5/00
ITEM NO. 28
ACCEPT STATUS REPORT ON EFFORTS TO OBTAIN A STUDY REGARDING THE
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES ON JOHNSON AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept status report on efforts to obtain a study regarding the installation of traffic calming devices on Johnson
Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has been requested to consider a request by residents on Johnson Avenue that traffic calming devices be installed
on their street to provide relief from cut -through traffic. Traffic calming devices were installed on Loma Alta Avenue,
the adjacent street, and as a result additional traffic is impacting Johnson Avenue in order to by-pass the traffic calming
on Loma Alta.
DISCUSSION:
T.J.K.M., Transportation Consultants, were hired by the Town to provide traffic engineering services including
researching the needs for traffic calming devices.
The residents of Johnson Avenue have requested that traffic calming devices be installed on Johnson in accordance
with the Town's Traffic Calming Policy. In order to implement this policy a traffic study will be required to determine
if calming devices are warranted and what devices would best serve the situation.
As the first step in implementing the policy, staff has requested a proposal from Gary Kruger of T.J.K.M. to perform
the required surveys and study. Staff anticipates that agreement on the study will be reached in the next week or two.
CONCLUSION:
Staff will report back to Town Council on the schedule and estimated cost of the study as soon as the agreement is
finalized.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Distribution: Gary Kruger, T.J.K.M. Transportation Consultants, 4234 Hacienda Drive, Ste. 101, Pleasanton, CA
94588-2721
PREPARED BY: SCOTT D. ALMAN
Interim Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: or Attorney
Revised: 6/2/00 3:34 pm
Reformatted: 7/ 14/99 S:VOHNSON
Town Council Minutes June 5, 2000
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
HEARINGS CONTINUED
GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE/CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 2000-65 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS OF ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 IN LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #2 - GEMINI COURT BENEFIT ZONE - AND SET A
PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
ASSESSMENTS. Carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC CALMING/JOHNSON AVENUE/TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS (28.40)
Council Consensus to accept and file informational item from TJKM Transportation Consultants to
research and provide a study to install traffic calming devices on Johnson Avenue.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 14801/BURTON ROAD 16185/SERVICE STATION/DENIAL (29.09)
Mayor Blanton stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider adoption of resolution
denying appeal of Planning Commission decision denying a zone change from R-1:8 to CH, a Negative
Declaration, an Architecture and Site Application, and a Conditional Use Permit to demolish a service
station and single family residence to construct a new service station with a convenience store and
carwash. Development Application DEV-98-010. Project Application PRJ-98-213. Negative
Declaration ND-98-0017. Property Location: 14801 Los Gatos Boulevard and 16185 Burton Road.
Property Owners/Appellant: William Errico & Dennis Chegwin, Eugene Gonzales, Trustee. Applicant:
Service Station Properties.
The following person from the audience addressed the issue:
Roger Griffin, Paragon Design Group, requested reconsideration of the denial for rezoning of one
portion of the parcel from R-1:8 to CH. This would allow for further consideration of other design
options for this location.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, to deny the project and set a hearing to reconsider
the zone change application portion of this appeal. Carried unanimously.
Mayor Blanton asked that the notices on the new hearing reflect the information that the hearing will
only address a zone change application which is not be tied to a gas station proposal.
Ray Davis, commented on this application.
AT&T SETTLEMENT FUNDS/KCAT PRODUCTIONS (30.20)
The following people from the audience addressed this issue:
Sandy Decker, 45 Glen Ridge, supported public access TV at Council Meetings and requested other
methods to raise funds for equipment for student education.
Ray Davis spoke in favor of public access TV for Council Meetings.
James Mcllvain,15331 Francis Oaks Way, approved filming of Council Meetings for KCAT Channel.
George Sampson, Station Manager for KCAT, spoke of citizen participation and the broader range of
citizen involvement with Council and Planning Commission being made available on KCAT.
No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
TC: D 1 1: MM060500
12