HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-2019 PEBTAC MinutesCITY OF SARATOGA
PEDESTRIAN, EQUESTRIAN & BICYCLE TRAILS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes
DATE: Tuesday, January 15, 2019
TIME: 4:00 pm
LOCATION: City of Saratoga Planning Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga,
CA 95070
1. Call to Order at 4:00 pm
2. Roll Call: Stallman, Swan, Waltonsmith; City Liaison Borel, Engineer Burkhalter. All
present.
3. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 9, 2019. So posted.
4. Accept Agenda Items and Order: No additional items may be added pursuant to
Government Code Section 54954.2. No changes.
5. Approval of Minutes. Minutes for October 16, 2018 approved
6. Oral and Written Communication:
Any member of the public may address the Committee about any matter not on the agenda
for this meeting for up to three minutes. Committee Members may not comment on the
matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda.
David Fitch from Western Wheelers Bicycle Club attended asking for Memorial Bench on
Hwy 9 near Carnelian Glen.
7. Old Business
• Blue Hills Safety Railroad Crossing update – decision from CPUC delayed until
March 2019
• Prospect Road Improvements update – hardscape completed, irrigation and
landscaping in progress
• Anza Trail Certification update – California Parks Service to remake wayfaring sign
because of edits
• Traffic Safety Projects Updates – City working with Caltrans and Monte Sereno
about possible solutions to Austin Way/Hwy 9 and Quito Road /Hwy 9 intersections.
Circulation Element Final Draft to be ready for Public Review in the early fall.
8. Staff Report
• Pending trails updates – Erosion repair on Mt. Eden trail and chips spread on trail
near Damon Lane; Meeting with Supervisor Simitian in February outlining Saratoga
to Sea Trail updates; Discussion of alternatives to Roundup for weed abatement
• Announcements
9. New Business
• Upcoming Projects - Plan for park at Quito and Pollard completed and to be
reviewed by Parks and Recreation Commission in March. ADA survey of all City
owned properties.
10. Reports (information only, no actions to be taken)
• Members reports – Quarry Park clean up on January 12th had a good turnout
11. Action Items Summary
• Find out if Hakone Gardens is on the list for ADA assessment
• Continue to contact Caltrans about Hakone driveway repair
12. Adjournment at 5:00 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you
need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, contact
Kristin Borel at 408-868-1296 or kborel@saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as
possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting.
Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee Agenda Note:
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee by City staff in
connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Manager at 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the
agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Manager at the time they are
distributed to the Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda
for the meeting of the Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee of the City
of Saratoga was posted on January 9, 2019 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is
also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.