Item 13 Staff Report Accept Report on Englewood Avenue Traffic IssuesDATE:
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MEETING DATE: 7/19/99
ITEM NO, / 2,
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
July 12, 1999
MAYOR AND TO WAI COUNCIL
TOWN MANAGER
ACCEPT REPORT ON ENGLEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC ISSUES
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report on Englewood Avenue traffic issues.
BACKGROUND:
At the Town Council meeting of June 21, 1999 staff received direction from Council to solicit information from the
County regarding the recent traffic study conducted on Englewood Avenue. If the information was not forth coming or
not in a format that detailed times and speeds of individual vehicles then staff was directed to conduct a traffic study.
The Council further stipulated that the cost should not exceed $2,500 for the study. The Council directed staff to return
with a follow up report on this matter.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is recommending that we proceed with a traffic study using TJKM consultants. TJKM is a recognized for their
work regarding traffic calming. While a study can be performed by a number of qualified firms it is our option that the
more we can involve TJKM in the local issues the better they will be able to respond to their concerns. Staff will report
back to the Council when the study has been completed and the results analyzed.. Staff has requested that the Police
Department place the Radar Speed Trailer on Englewood Avenue within the Town controlled area to assist in educating
local motorist of their speed.
CONCLUSION:
Town does not have jurisdiction over traffic controls in the County islands. Staff recommends continuing to assist the
County by providing pertinent information and to improve traffic conditions on the major Town streets as appropriate.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
It is a project as defined under CEQA, but is Categorically Exempt under section 15301. A Notice of Exemption will
not be filled.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$2,500 maximum from the Parks and Public Works Operating Budget Account # 5030 - 61752 Traffic Studies
Distribution:
Gregg Moss, 16788 Littlefield Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032-5634
PREPARED BY: Scott R. Baker
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: Mt,- Attorney Finance Revised: 7/12/99 11:04
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Reformatted: 10/23/95
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DATE:
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE: 7/19/99
ITEM NO. 13
DESK ITEM
COUNCIL, AGENDA REPORT
July 19, 1999
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN MANAGER
ACCEPT REPORT ON ENGLEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC ISSUES
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report on Englewood Avenue traffic issues.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has received the traffic speed and count information collected by the County of Santa Clara for Englewood
Avenue. Staff will forward the information to TJKM, the Town's Traffic Consultant for their review and comments.
Once the review is complete, staff will return to Council with the consultant's evaluation of the County data.
Distribution:
Gregg Moss, 16788 Littlefield Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032-5634
PREPARED BY: Scott R. Baker
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: Attorney Revised: 7/19/99 4:27 PM
Reformatted: 10/23/95
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Town Council Minutes July 19, 1999
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
SPARE THE AIR CAMPAIGN/RESOLUTION 1999-109 (09.14)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-109
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "SPARE
THE AIR" CAMPAIGN. Carried unanimously.
GTE SERVICES UPGRADE/RESOLUTION 1999-118 (10.28)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-118
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GTE NETWORK SERVICES FOR AN
UPGRADE TO THE TOWN'S TELEPHONE SYSTEM. Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS MUSEUM ASSOCIATION/LEASE & GRANT/RESOLUTION 1999-110 (11.44)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-110
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE AND GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS AND THE LOS GATOS MUSEUM ASSOCIATION. Carried unanimously.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM/RESOLUTION 1999-111 (12.14)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-111
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGENCY AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR PARTICIPATION IN A HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM FOR 1999-2000, Carried unanimously.
ENGLEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC ISSUES (13.40)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council accept report on Englewood
Avenue traffic issues and file. Carried unanimously.
LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION BOND ACT/RESOLUTION 1999-112 (14.44)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-112
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF
SENATE BILL 3 CALIFORNIA LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT
OF 2000. and direct staff to forward resolution to governor and appropriate legislators. Carried
unanimously.
TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING SERVICES/RESOLUTION 1999-113 (15.19)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-113
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TJKM-TRANSPORTATION
CONSULTANTS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES. Carried
unanimously.
LP2A-LINHART PETERSEN POWERS AND ASSOCIATES/RESOLUTION 1999-114 (16.19)
BUILDING PERMIT PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION CONSULTANT SERVICES
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-114
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LP2A-LINHART PETERSEN POWERS AND
ASSOCIATES FOR BUILDING PERMIT PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION CONSULTANT
SERVICES. Carried unanimously.
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