HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-2008 City Council Agenda PacketAGENDA CITY OF SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 16, 2008 CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING
OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov’t. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 11, 2008) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNED
TO CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c): (1 potential case) OPEN SESSION – 5:30
P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items Any member of the public will be allowed to address
the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council
may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction to Staff. Or?al Communications -Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions
on current Oral Communications. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION INTERVIEWS The following people have been scheduled for interviews: 1. 5:30 p.m. Traffic Safety Commission Michael Bustamante
2. 5:40 p.m. Traffic Safety Commission Corinne Vita
OPEN SESSION – 6:00P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 6:00P.M. 1. Joint Meeting with the Saratoga Youth Commission Recommended Action:
Informational only. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk
at (408) 868-1269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28
CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). Certificate of Posing of Agenda: I, Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the
City Council of the City of Saratoga was posted on April 11, 2008, at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., 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 Signed this 11th day of April 2008 at Saratoga, California. Ann Sullivan, CMC Acting City Clerk
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: City Manger’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk DIRECTOR: Dave
Anderson SUBJECT: Commission Interviews for Traffic Safety Commission RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct interviews for the Traffic Safety Commission. REPORT SUMMARY: The following people has
been scheduled for an interview: 5:30 p.m. Michael Bustamante Traffic Safety Commission 5:40 p.m. Corinne Vita Traffic Safety Commission There are two vacancies on the Traffic Safety
Commission. The term for these positions will expire on April 1, 2012. Applicant Michael Bustamante has completed one term on this Commission; is eligible for reappointment and is in
good standing with the Commission. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appointments will not be made to the Traffic Safety Commission. ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: If appointed the applicants will be invited to the May 7, 2008 City Council Council meeting to take the Oaths of Office. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
Posting of the agenda. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Applications
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, April 16, 2008 REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL
CALL REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov’t. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 11, 2008) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS &
PUBLIC Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The
law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction
to Staff. Oral Communications -Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. Communications from Boards and Commissions Council Direction
to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Communications from Boards & Commissions. ANNOUNCEMENTS CEREMONIAL ITEMS 1. Commendation Honoring Outgoing Traffic Safety Commissioner
Recommended action: Present commendation. 2. Commendation Honoring Outgoing Heritage Preservation Commissioner Recommended action: Present commendation. 1
3. Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2008 as Earth Day Recommended action: Read Proclamation 4. Proclamation Recognizing Rotary Club of Saratoga Recommended action: Acknowledge proclamation.
5. Proclamation Declaring April 2008 as "National Volunteer Month" Recommended action: Present Proclamation SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar contains routine
items of business. Items in this section will be acted in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council member. Any member of the public may speak to an item on the Consent Calendar
at this time, or request the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. 6. City Council Minutes – September 19,
2007 Recommended action: Approve minutes. 7. Review of Accounts Payable Registers Recommended action: That the City Council accepts the Check Registers for the following Accounts Payable
cycles: March 27, 2008 April 3, 2008 8. Council Agency/Adhoc Reassignment Recommended action: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution 07-076 appointing Council representatives to Committees,
Agencies and Ad hoc Committees. 9. Saratoga Speed Zone Study Recommended action: Adopt resolution and accept the 2008 Speed Zone Survey prepared by Fehr & Peers 10. Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road Rehabilitation & Overlay Project (Federal Project STPL-5332-008) -Notice of Completion Recommended action: Move to accept the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Rehabilitation & Overlay Project
as complete and authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion for the construction contract. 2
11. Proposition 1B-Local Streets and Roads Improvement Recommended action: Move to accept the Proposition 1B-Local Streets and Roads Improvement Street List and authorize staff to submit
the list to the State Department of Finance for final approval. 12. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1; Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report and Adoption of Resolution
of Intention for FY 08-09 Recommended action: 1. Move to adopt the Resolution granting preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report for FY 08-09. 2. Move to adopt the Resolution of
Intention PUBLIC HEARINGS Applicants/Appellants and their representatives have a total of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may comment on any item for
up to three minutes. Applicant/Appellants and their representatives have a total of five minutes maximum for closing statements. Items requested for continuance are subject to Council’s
approval at the Council meeting 13. Amendment to Saratoga City Code to Adopt Use Restrictions for Kevin Moran Park Recommended action: Introduce and waive the first reading of the attached
ordinance use restrictions for Kevin Moran Park and direct staff to place the matter on the consent calendar at the next City Council meeting. OLD BUSINESS 14. Update on Establishing
a Vision for the North Campus. Recommended action: Provide direction to staff. NEW BUSINESS 15. City Support of 2009 Mustard Faire Recommended action: Provide direction to staff. 16.
City Support of 2008 4th of July Celebration Recommended action: Provide direction to staff. 17. Update on the City Process to Issue Permits for Construction Near Streams Recommended
action: Direct staff accordingly. 3
18. FY 2008/09 Proposed User Fee Update Review Recommended action: Review staff report on FY 2008/09 User Fee Schedule and provide direction for final fee schedule for Public Hearing
scheduled for May 7, 2008. ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Mayor Ann Waltonsmith Association of Bay Area Government Comprehensive County Expressway Planning Study Advisory Board (PAB)
Hakone Foundation Executive Committee Santa Clara County Emergency Council SASCC West Valley Mayors and Mangers Association Sister City Liaison Council Finance Committee Highway 9 Safety
AdHoc Prospect Road AdHoc North Campus AdHoc TEA AdHoc Vice Mayor Chuck Page Chamber of Commerce Hakone Executive Board West Valley Sanitation District West Valley Solid Waste Joint
Powers Association Council Finance Committee Village AdHoc Valley Transportation Authority PAC Councilmember Kathleen King Peninsula Division, League of California Cities Santa Clara
County Cities Association City School AdHoc TEA AdHoc Councilmember Jill Hunter Historic Foundation KSAR Library Joint Powers Association Santa Clara County Valley Water Commission Village
AdHoc North Campus AdHoc Prospect Road AdHoc CITY COUNCIL ITEMS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT ADJOURNMENT 4
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868-1269. Notification
48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Certificate of Posting
of Agenda: I, Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga was posted on April
11, 2008, of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., 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 Signed this 11th day of April 2008 at Saratoga, California. Ann Sullivan, CMC Acting City Clerk NOTE: To view current or previous City Council meetings anytime, go
to the City Video Archives at www.saratoga.ca.us 4/16 Regular Meeting – Joint meeting with Youth Commission 5/7 Regular Meeting – Joint meeting with Mt. Winery 5/21 Regular Meeting –
Joint Meeting with Traffic Safety Commission 6/4 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission 6/18 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with HOA Presidents 7/2 Regular
Meeting – Joint meeting with Heritage Preservation Commission and Historic Foundation 7/16 Regular Meeting – Joint meeting with SASCC 8/6 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Hakone
Foundation 8/20 Summer Recess – No Meeting 9/3 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with West Valley Board of Trustees 9/17 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Saratoga Union Elementary
School District CITY OF SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2008 5
10/1 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Montalvo Arts 10/15 Regular Meeting – Joint Meeting with Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District 11/5 Regular Meeting – Tentative Joint
Meeting with the Saratoga Ministerial Association 11/19 Regular Meeting – Tentative Joint Meeting with the Saratoga Ministerial Association 12/3 Regular Meeting – Reorganization 12/17
Regular Meeting – No Joint Meeting Scheduled 6
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: PREPARED BY: DEPT HEAD: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk Dave Anderson,
City Manager SUBJECT: Commendation Honoring Outgoing Traffic Safety Commissioner RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present commendation. REPORT SUMMARY: Attached is a commendation honoring outgoing
Traffic Safety Commissioner Brigitte Ballingall. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: N/A ADVERTISING,
NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Posting of the agenda. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Copy of Commendation. 7
COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HONORING BRIGITTE BALLINGALL FOR HER SERVICE ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION WHEREAS, Brigitte
Ballingall has served the City of Saratoga as a Public Safety and Traffic Safety Commissioner from April 1998 through April 2008; and WHEREAS, Brigitte’s dedication to safety for children
helped her create and serve on the Schools Transportation Task Force, which provided traffic calming plans for all of Saratoga’s schools; and WHEREAS, Brigitte helped the City recognize
the importance of Emergency Preparedness and she served on the subcommittee which assisted the City with the development of emergency plans; and WHEREAS, Brigitte’s skills were enhanced
by her CERT training and was instrumental in establishing a CERT training program for the City of Saratoga, and received a commendation from the City Council as “Volunteer of the Year”
for this work; and WHEREAS, Brigitte served as Chair to both the Public Safety and Traffic Safety Commission where her communication skills and warm personality made her an excellent
representative for the City; and WHEREAS, Brigitte participated in extensive community meetings for the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program which help develop traffic calming
plans for residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Brigitte’s extensive dedication, objectivity, respect for residents’ concerns, coupled with her leadership qualities made her an effective
and exemplary Commissioner, and was an asset to Saratoga for many years; and 8
WHEREAS, Brigitte will be sorely missed but her significant contributions made the City a safer place and will be appreciated by the City Council, Traffic Safety Commission, residents
and staff for years to come; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saratoga City Council does hereby commend Brigitte Ballingall for her many years of hard work and dedication
on the Public Safety and Traffic Safety Commissions and extends to her its utmost appreciation and best wishes for the future. WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on
this 16th day of April 2008. _________________________ Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor City of Saratoga 9
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: PREPARED BY: DEPT HEAD: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk Dave Anderson,
City Manager SUBJECT: Commendation Honoring Outgoing Heritage Preservation Commissioner RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present commendation. REPORT SUMMARY: Attached is a commendation honoring
outgoing Heritage Preservation Commissioner Bob Louden. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: N/A ADVERTISING,
NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Posting of the agenda. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Copy of Commendation. 10
COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HONORING ROBERT LOUDEN FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION WHEREAS, his enthusiasm, knowledge, and dedication
to historic preservation and while serving as the liaison to the Saratoga Historical Foundation made him a valuable member of the Historic Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, while
a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, Robert’s insight and knowledge were instrumental during the historic review of projects such as the Restoration of the Sam Cloud Barn
and the Renovations to the McWilliams House as well as numerous other historic properties throughout the City; and WHEREAS, Robert’s leadership and persistence were instrumental in helping
to secure a donation from the Saratoga Lions Club to help purchase brass plaques to be placed on properties designated as Saratoga Historic Landmarks or as being on the National Registry
of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, while Robert’s contributions to the Historic Preservation Commission will be missed, the many historic buildings and projects he helped preserve has
helped to enhance and protect the history of Saratoga that will be appreciated by the City Council and residents for years to come; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saratoga
City Council does hereby commend Robert Louden for his four years of hard work and dedication to the Historic Preservation Commission and extends to him its utmost appreciation and best
wishes for the future. WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 16th day of April, 2008. ____________________________ Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor City of Saratoga 11
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: PREPARED BY: DEPT HEAD: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk Dave Anderson,
City Manager SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2008 as Earth Day RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read proclamation. REPORT SUMMARY: The attached proclamation proclaims April 22, 2008 as
“Earth Day” in the City of Saratoga. Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator, called for an environmental teach-in, or Earth Day, to be held on April 22, 1970. It is estimated that twenty
million people across America celebrated the first Earth Day and since that time, April 22 of each year is celebrated as “Earth Day” in many countries throughout the world. The intention
of Earth Day is to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. There are a number of events scheduled in Saratoga and our neighboring communities of Los Gatos
and Monte Sereno in celebration of Earth Day. The three jurisdictions have joined together to form the West Valley Green Leaf Committee, which fosters the involvement of residents in
creating more sustainable and livable communities. The City of Saratoga held a tree planting event on April 15, 2008, at El Quito Park commemorating the planting of a 24 inch box golden
rain tree. On April 19, 2008, the West Valley Green Leaf Committee is sponsoring an event at Los Gatos High School to help residents become environmental stewards by teaching them how
to Green their homes, businesses and lifestyles. The City of Saratoga wishes to encourage all residents and neighbors to promote sustainability in their lifestyles and find new ways
to live in harmony with our environment. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A 12
2 of 2 FOLLOW UP ACTION: N/A ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Posting of the agenda. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Proclamation 13
CITY OF SARATOGA PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING APRIL 22, 2008 AS EARTH DAY AND ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO “GET YOUR GREEN ON” WHEREAS, in response to his concerns about environmental degradation,
Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator, called for an environmental teach-in, or Earth Day, to be held on April 22, 1970; and WHEREAS, since that time, April 22nd of each year is celebrated
as “Earth Day” in many countries throughout the world; and WHEREAS, the intention of Earth Day is to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment; and WHEREAS, a
number of events in Saratoga and our neighboring communities of Los Gatos and Monte Sereno are planned in celebration of Earth Day and to encourage residents to adopt environmentally
sustainable practices; and WHEREAS, the three jurisdictions have joined together to form the West Valley Green Leaf Committee, which fosters the involvement of residents in creating
more sustainable and livable communities; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 2008, the West Valley Green Leaf Committee is sponsoring an event at Los Gatos High School to help residents become
environmental stewards by teaching them how to Green their homes, businesses and lifestyles; and WHEREAS, several Earth Day-related events will take place in Saratoga, including an Arbor
Day tree planting event on April 15, 2008 and an e-waste collection event sponsored by the Boy Scouts on April 19, 2008; and WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga wishes to encourage all its
residents and neighbors to promote sustainability in their lifestyles. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor of the City of Saratoga proclaim April 22, 2008 as Earth Day in the City
of Saratoga and encourage all residents to participate in Earth Day events and to “Get Your Green On”. WITNESS OUR HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 16th day of April
2008. ______________________ Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor Saratoga, California 14
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Crystal Morrow DIRECTOR: Barbara Powell Administrative
Analyst II Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Rotary Club of Saratoga RECOMMENDED ACTION: Acknowledge proclamation. BACKGROUND: Rotary Club of Saratoga has been
dedicated to serving the Saratoga community since it was chartered in December 1955. This organization is comprised of a wide range of Saratoga stakeholders, including residents, business
owners, and members of community organizations. Saratoga Rotary contributes to a variety of causes, both local and international, and holds a number of events throughout the year—including
the annual Saratoga Rotary Art Show that will take place this year on May 4, 2008 at West Valley College. This event serves as the primary source of funding for the many grants awarded
by the Rotary Club of Saratoga each year. On April 15, 2008, the Rotary Club of Saratoga helped the City celebrate Arbor Day by donating a twenty four inch box tree. The City declared
April 15th as Arbor Day and commemorated the event with a ceremonial tree planting. The event will help the City meet one of the requirements to be declared a 2008 Tree City USA. Earlier
this month, the City was awarded its 2007 Tree City USA award. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): N/A Page 1 of 2 15
Page 2 of 2 FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): Implement Council direction. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Proclamation for Rotary Club of
Saratoga 16
PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HONORING THE ROTARY CLUB OF SARATOGA WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Saratoga was chartered in 1955 and has been serving the Saratoga
community for the past 53 years; and WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Saratoga operates a trust that provides grants to charitable, educational and other non-profit organizations for capital
needs or onetime expenses; and WHEREAS, in recent years, the Rotary Club of Saratoga has donated money to Breathe California of the Bay Area, Saratoga Historical Foundation, the Youth
Science Institute, Saratoga High School, Hope Services, and Hospice of the Valley; and WHEREAS, grants that are awarded by the Rotary Club of Saratoga are funded by the proceeds from
the annual Saratoga Rotary Art Show that will take place this year on May 4, 2008 at West Valley College; and WHEREAS, this year, the Rotary Club of Saratoga made a special donation
to the City of Saratoga by providing a tree for the City’s Arbor Day tree planting that took place on April 15, 2008 at El Quito Park; and WHEREAS, the golden rain tree donated by Rotary
Club of Saratoga will help the City achieve status as a 2008 Tree City USA; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SARATOGA, DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT THE ROTARY CLUB OF SARATOGA Deserves our warmest
congratulations and highest praise; WITNESS OUR HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 16th day of April 2008. ________________________ Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor Saratoga, California
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: PREPARED BY: DEPT HEAD: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk Dave Anderson,
City Manager SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring April 2008 as “National Volunteer Month” RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present proclamation. REPORT SUMMARY: The City received an email from the Volunteer
Center of Silicon Valley requesting that the City of Saratoga proclaim the month of April 2008 as “National Volunteer Month”. The Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley is the prime resource
in Santa Clara County for connecting volunteers with community needs. With this proclamation, the Center hopes to raise awareness and recognize the importance of this community service
role provided to Saratoga. The Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley benefits from the strong community leadership of Al Guggenheim, Paula Cappello, Gwen Gluckman, Tamar Mednick and Billee
Schneider as Members of the Board of Directors and residents of the City of Saratoga. Saratoga. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A ALTERNATIVE
ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: N/A ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Posting of the agenda. ATTACHMENTS: 18
2 of 2 Attachment A – Proclamation 19
CITY OF SARATOGA PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH WHEREAS, giving freely to others is one of the noblest of human enterprises; and WHEREAS, April
is designated National Volunteer Month; and WHEREAS, this year marks the 35th annual celebration of International Volunteer Week, created in 1973 to recognize the efforts of dedicated
community volunteers; and WHEREAS, California is a national leader in championing volunteerism and community service and this year the Saratoga City Council has prioritized promoting
community involvement; and WHEREAS, Saratoga is a city that understands volunteerism and community service helps make our local community a better place to live; and WHEREAS, the Volunteer
Center of Silicon Valley is one of the City of Saratoga’s primary resources for connecting volunteers with community needs and promoting volunteer service; and WHEREAS, the Volunteer
Center of Silicon Valley serves as the community clearinghouse for connecting volunteers from around the county with cities and organizations that provide local services; and WHEREAS,
the Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley provides volunteers who feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, care for the sick and dying and serve the arts, assist with emergency planning and
disaster situations, and encourage environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS, this year the City of Saratoga has had approximately eighty volunteers who have helped with a variety of tasks
that include city beautification, office operations, environmental conservation, recreational support, and field and emergency operations; and WHEREAS, volunteers deserve special recognition
for their commitment to the community and efforts to improve the quality of life in the City of Saratoga; WITNESS OUR HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 16th day of April
2008. ___________________________ Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor City of Saratoga, California 20
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: City Manger’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk DIRECTOR: Dave
Anderson SUBJECT: City Council Minutes – September 19, 2007 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. REPORT SUMMARY: Approve minutes as submitted for the following City Council Meeting:
Regular Meeting – September 19, 2007 FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: Retain minutes for legislative
history. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Minutes from September 19, 2007 21
MINUTES SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 The City Council conducted interviews at 5:30 p.m. for vacancies on the Library Commission and the Traffic Safety Commission
in the Administrative Conference Room. City Manager Anderson announced that an urgency item needed to be added to tonight’s agenda to consider whether to accept or reject Traffic Safety
Commissioner Brigitte Ballingall’s letter of resignation. City Manager Anderson explained that if the Council voted to accept the resignation letter they should appoint two Commissioners
this evening instead of one. WALTONSMITH/PAGE MOVED TO ADD URGENCY ITEM TO AGENDA. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Council discussion in regards to Commissioner Ballingall’s resignation. KING/HUNTER
MOVED TO REJECT COMMISSIONER BALLINGALL’S RESIGNATION LETTER AND ALLOW HER TO CONTINUE TO SERVE ON THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Council voted 5 -0 to appoint Nancy
Kirk to the Traffic Safety Commission. The City Council held a Joint
meeting at 6:00 p.m. with the Saratoga Union Elementary School District in the Administrative Conference Room. Mayor Kao called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Jill Hunter, Kathleen King, Chuck Page, Vice Mayor Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor Aileen Kao ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Dave
Anderson, City Manager Richard Taylor, City Attorney Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk Mary Furey, Administrative Services Director John Livingstone,
Community Development Director John Cherbone, Public Works Director Michael Taylor, Recreation Director REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Cathleen Boyer,
City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for the meeting of September 19, 2007, was properly posted on September 14, 2007. 22
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following people requested to speak at tonight’s meeting: Citizen Ray commented on several items; the illegal dumping of tree clippings on Highway 9; the dying
pine trees on Highway 9; and the new crosswalk at Oak Street. Chuck Schoppe, President of Saratoga Historical Foundation, invited everyone to the BBQ on the following Sunday and Mr.
Schoppe also noted the Foundation is preparing to start their annual membership drive. Diane Drewke addressed the Council on the difficulty of accessing public records. Ms Drewke stated
public records must be recorded properly for citizens to access. She requested Council to consider addressing this issue further or have a consultant come in and assist the City . Elli
Rezaii, Vice Chair of the Saratoga Youth Commission, provided a synopsis of the Youth Commissions’ recent activities and upcoming new events, and the main focus would be on student dances.
One of their goals for the upcoming school year is to provide monthly updates in the Saratoga News. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF Councilmember King asked staff to look into the illegal
tree clippings along Highway 9 and try to resolve this issue. COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Report from the Saratoga Union School District: Michael Giep, President of the
Saratoga Union School District Board of Trustees addressed the Council on the Joint Meeting held prior to the Regular Meeting. Mr. Giep noted there were several areas of concern; traffic
safety and the safety of children as they go to and from school; disaster preparedness and the need to coordinate the efforts between the City and the School District; will continue
to schedule meetings regarding disaster preparedness; and recreation opportunities with the City of Saratoga, Town of Los Gatos, Saratoga Union Schools, and particularly Redwood Middle
School, which is across the street from the Saratoga Recreation Department. Discussion also took place regarding the role of the new Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputy/Resource Officer
that would be interacting with the City and the schools in Saratoga. Mr. Gipe stated they also discussed the new Board goals the Saratoga Union School District had recently adopted for
the 2007-2008 school year. He noted the public could view those goals by going to the Saratoga Union School District Website. One of the prominent goals adopted was to raise children
to become responsible citizens that have the emotional literacy to work with society at large and grow up to be contributing citizens in the community. The School’s first goal for the
upcoming year is to promote a culture of kindness, respect, integrity, and equity. 23
Joyce Hlava, Planning Commission Chair, provided the Council with a status report on proposed Blight Ordinance. Ms. Hlava noted they have had two Study Sessions and one Public Hearing,
with a variety of public opinion. Ms. Hlava noted a few people opposed the Blight Ordinance, however, most people were in favor of it. Ms. Hlava noted that Saratoga’s draft ordinance
was based around the City of San Jose’s Blight Ordinance due to the fact that there weren’t any available examples from neighboring cities the size of Saratoga. Ms. Hlava noted the Planning
Commission would have to schedule more Study Sessions in order to complete the draft ordinance as well as seek input from Council as to how they should proceed with the Blight Ordinance.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF Councilmember King commented that the City should look at how they fund items such as records management as well as code amendment and enforcement issues.
Councilmember King also noted she would like to have the Blight Ordinance issue agendized for further discussion. Councilmember Hunter stated she felt a future Joint Meeting with the
Planning Commission was necessary to address the Blight Ordinance issue. Vice Mayor Waltonsmith stated she is also in favor of scheduling a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission
to address the Blight Ordinance issue. Councilmember Page also noted he would also like to see a Joint Meeting scheduled to further discuss the Blight Ordinance issue. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Waltonsmith announced the three neighboring cities are having a “Going Green” meeting on how to be more “green” in our life and live more effectively in our environment. The
meeting is scheduled on Thursday, September 27, 2008 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the Community Room – Saratoga Recreation Department. Vice Mayor Waltonsmith announced the Creek Clean Up
Day – “De-litter Saratoga Creeks” on Saturday, September 29, 2008 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon and invited anyone who is interested to contact Kristin Borel in the Public Works Department.
Councilmember King announced the presentation by “First Act”, a combination of creativity and art on Thursday evening. Councilmember Hunter announced the “Lantern Walk” celebrating the
Moon Festival from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Saturday evening starting at Blaney Plaza in the Village. CEREMONIAL ITEMS None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None 24
CONSENT CALENDAR 1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – AUGUST 27, 2007 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. Councilmember Page removed this item for discussion. Councilmember Page explained he
had provided the City Clerk with typo corrections in the minutes. PAGE/WALTONSMITH MOVED TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FROM AUGUST 27, 2007 AS AMENDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 2. REVIEW
OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL CHECK REGISTERS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Check Registers for Accounts Payable August 29 and September 5, 2007 and Payroll August 30, 2007. WALTONSMITH/PAGE
MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CHECK REGISTERS FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AUGUST 29 AND SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 AND PAYROLL AUGUST 30, 2007. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 3. CREATION OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN
NEGOTIATION WITH THE FRIENDS OF THE SARATOGA LIBRARIES FOR USE OF THE VILLAGE LIBRARY BUILDING STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and designate Mayor Kao and Council member Chuck Page
to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to assist in negotiations with the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries (FOSL) for the use of the Village Library Building for the Book-Go-Round. Vice Mayor
Waltonsmith removed this item for discussion. Item approved after clarification regarding direction given to the Adhoc Committee. WALTONSMITH/PAGE MOVED TO DESIGNATE MAYOR KAO AND COUNCIL
MEMBER CHUCK PAGE TO SERVE ON AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE FRIENDS OF THE SARATOGA LIBRARIES (FOSL) FOR THE USE OF THE VILLAGE LIBRARY BUILDING FOR THE BOOK-GO-ROUND.
MOTION PASSED 5-0. 4. APPROVAL OF NORTH CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP HALL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the design and construction
drawings and authorize the Public Works Department to solicit construction bids for renovation construction of the North Campus Fellowship Hall. Mayor Kao removed this item for discussion.
After discussion and math clarification by Director Michael Taylor, item was approved. 25
KAO/WALTONSMITH MOVED TO ACCEPT THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR RENOVATION CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH CAMPUS
FELLOWSHIP HALL. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5. USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SARATOGA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION TO OPERATE A MUSEUM AT THE SARATOGA HISTORICAL PARK STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Saratoga Historical Foundation for the use of the Museum Building and former McWilliams House to be operated as
a Museum. Mayor Kao removed this item for discussion. After discussion and clarification by Director Michael Taylor and recommendations from City Attorney Richard Taylor to approve item
subject to two changes; one in 10.11 and 11.2 of the Insurance Certificate, and with the acceptance of the Historical Foundation. RESOLUTION: 07-061 KAO/KING MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SARATOGA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION FOR THE USE OF THE MUSEUM BUILDING AND FORMER MCWILLIAMS HOUSE TO BE OPERATED AS
A MUSEUM. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION FOR LANDMARK STATUS AND MILLS ACT AGREEMENT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Grant the Second Reading and adopt the Ordinance approving
landmark status for the property located at 13855 Saratoga Avenue. ORDINANCE: 253 WALTONSMITH/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE APPROVING LANDMARK STATUS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
13855 SARATOGA AVENUE. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 7. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN TRACT 9120 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Move to grant final acceptance of the subdivision
public improvements within the Tract 9120. 2. Move to adopt the resolution rescinding the previously rejected Offers of Dedications and accepting dedication of streets within Tract 9120
which includes Alta Vista Avenue into the City’s publicly maintained street system. 26
RESOLUTION: 36-B-259 WALTONSMITH/PAGE MOVED TO GRANT FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE TRACT 9120 AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE PREVIOUSLY
REJECTED OFFERS OF DEDICATIONS AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF STREETS WITHIN TRACT 9120 WHICH INCLUDES ALTA VISTA AVENUE INTO THE CITY’S PUBLICLY MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM. MOTION PASSED
5 -0. 8. 2007 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: AWARD OF CONTRACT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Move to declare El Camino Paving, Inc. of Sunnyvale to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project.
2. Move to award a construction contract to El Camino Paving, Inc. in the amount of $733,157. 3. Approve additional work to contract in the amount of $50,000.00. 4. Move to authorize
staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $66,843. WALTONSMITH/PAGE MOVED TO DECLARE EL CAMINO PAVING, INC. OF SUNNYVALE TO BE THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER ON THE PROJECT;
AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EL CAMINO PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $733,157; APPROVE ADDITIONAL WORK TO CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXECUTE CHANGE
ORDERS TO THE CONTRACT UP TO $66,843. MOTION PASSED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S JUNE 13, 2007 MODIFICATION OF USE PERMITS FOR ST. ARCHANGEL MICHAEL SERBIAN
ORTHODOX CHURCH AT 18870 ALLENDALE AVENUE (PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-056). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct public hearing and consider Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution
07-056 modifying and superseding two Use Permits issued in 1961 and 1968 to the St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church (hereafter “Church”). Consider grounds of Appeal raised
by Appellants and affirm Planning Commission decision with minor modifications by adopting Resolution in the form of Attachment A. RESOLUTION: 07-067 Assistant City Attorney Jonathan
Wittwer presented the staff report. Appellant Rhonda Huff addressed the Council on several issues, one of which pertained to the incidental uses noted in the Proposed Use Permit. Council
presented questions to Appellant and after some dialog moved on to Permittee’s presentation. 27
Jolie Houston spoke on behalf of the Serbian St. Michael’s Church (Permittee) and wanted to clarify the issue regarding the June 13, 2007 Planning Commission meeting and the closing
of the public hearing regarding the hours the church would be open to the public. Ms. Houston also addressed other issues pertaining to the Proposed Use Permit. John Ivancovich, St.
Michael’s Serbian Church representative, addressed the council and clarified church practices and traditions. Council presented questions to Permittee’s representives and after some
dialog moved on to the public hearing and comments. Mayor Kao opened the public hearing and invited public comments. The following people spoke on this item: Reverend Basil Rhodes spoke
in support of use permit approval. Father John spoke in support of use permit approval. Chuck Walton spoke in support of use permit approval. Lee Pellicciotti spoke in support of use
permit approval. Sonja Cvitanich spoke in support of use permit approval. Muriel Mahrer spoke in support of of use permit approval. Lisa Kurasch spoke in support of use permit approval.
Danny Wong stated he had to move out of his house because of the disturbances over the years from the church and asked people to work towards a common goal. Robert Barr non-supportive
of use permit approval. Lighting concerns and recommended a sound wall be built. Ann Worobey spoke in support of use permit approval. Diane Drewke non-supportive of use permit approval.
Ted Macauley non-supportive of use permit approval. Bob Thornton spoke in support of use permit approval. Irina Thornton spoke in support of use permit approval. Scott Wheelwright in
support of use permit approval. Eric Grube spoke in support of use permit approval. William Brooks spoke in support of use permit approval. 28
Appellant rebuttal: Steve Schwartzkopf addressed the Council. Permittee rebuttal: Jolie Houston addressed the Council. Page/Waltonsmith moved to close the public hearing. Mayor Kao closed
the public hearing and public comments. Council discussion and questioning took place. Mayor Kao declared a break at 10:15 p.m. Mayor Kao reconvened the meeting at 10:25 p.m. After lengthy
discussion, the Council: PAGE/HUNTER MOVED TO DENY APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 07-056 MODIFYING AND SUPERSEDING TWO USE PERMITS ISSUED IN 1961 AND 1968 TO THE ST. ARCHANGEL
MICHAEL SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH (HEREAFTER “CHURCH”). CONSIDER GROUNDS OF APPEAL RAISED BY APPELLANTS AND AFFIRM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION WITH MINOR MODIFICATIONS BY ADOPTING RESOLUTION
IN THE FORM OF ATTACHMENT A. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. Councilmember King suggested moving Item 11 ahead of Item 10 due to the lateness of the hour and the fact that there were people present
to speak on Item 11. Council discussion took place and Council concurred with Item Item 11 being brought forward ahead of Item 10. KING/WALTONSMITH MOVED TO MOVE ITEM 11 IN FRONT OF
ITEM 10. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. 10. PROPOSED NEWSRACK ORDINANCE STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct open the public hearing; approve the attached ordinance; waive the First Reading; direct staff
to schedule this item for a Second Reading for adoption on the consent calendar at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. John Livingstone, Community Development Director
presented staff report. There was Council discussion and questions presented to Community Development Director John Livingstone and Public Works Director John Cherbone. Mayor Kao opened
the public hearing and invited public comments. There was no one present to speak on this item. Mayor Kao closed the public hearing and comments. 29
ORDINANCE: 254 PAGE/HUNTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE 10-40 TO THE SARATOGA CITY CODE RELATING TO NEWSRACKS. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS
11. MOTION TO RECONSIDER HERRIMAN AVENUE MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION APPROVED SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider whether to approve the motion to reconsider the Motor Vehicle
Resolution regarding Herriman Avenue approved by the City Council on September 5, 2007 and direct staff accordingly. After lengthy Council discussion, Mayor Kao invited public comments.
The following people requested to speak on this item: Marilyn Foust does not support the Herriman Avenue striping and recommends making structural changes on Herriman Avenue instead
as well as addressing the speeding problem. Carl Dcosta does not support the Herriman Avenue striping and feels the speeding issue needs to be addressed by placing speeding cameras in
the area. Ray Glasstone does not support the Herriman Avenue striping and that if the bike lane lane was incorporated, he would literally be stepping into the bike lane as he exits his
front door. He feels children that have to cross the road are in more danger than walking along side the road. Mayor Kao closed the public comments. There was further Council discussion
and questions presented to Public Works Director John Cherbone. PAGE/KAO MOVED TO APPROVE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE MOTOR VEHICLE RESOLUTION REGARDING HERRIMAN AVENUE APPROVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2007. MOTION FAILED 3 – 2 WITH WALTONSMITH, HUNTER AND KING OPPOSING. 30
ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Mayor Kao reported the following information: Association of Bay Area Government Hakone Foundation – reported the next meeting is scheduled for the
following Friday. West Valley Mayors and Managers Association – reported the next meeting is on Wednesday of the following week. Vice Mayor Waltonsmith reported the following information:
KSAR – reported KSAR is facing funding concerns and a reassessment will be made in November. SASCC – reported the next meeting will be the following week. Councilmember Page reported
the following information: Chamber of Commerce – commented that Celebrate Saratoga event that just occurred was well attended, however, there were a number of concerns related to the
event. West Valley Solid Waste Joint Powers Association -noted the next meeting will be in November and discussion will take place regarding hard-to-service rates. Chamber of Commerce
AdHoc – recommended this Adhoc be discontinued. Councilmember King reported the following information: information: County Cities Association Legislative Task Force – recommended any
Council members that were available to attend the meeting the following evening. Valley Transportation Authority PAC – noted she was asked to provide feedback on the VTA route the City
will be losing. King reported the smaller proposed buses weren’t any more efficient than using the large buses. Not to expect anything to happen regarding the use of smaller buses anytime
soon as there are a number of issues to address. City School AdHoc – reported Prospect High School is doing additional work on the back fields and noted the lighting contractor was asked
to work with Public Works Director John Cherbone. Councilmember Hunter reported the following information: Historic Foundation -reported the Foundation has an Education Program and the
McWilliams House is working with docents who will be dressed in costumes depicting 1980. Will provide handouts regarding this event. Noted the Museum is in need of more members. Noted
the Museum will be meeting to discuss a possible new Museum. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember King asked to agendize Celebrate Saratoga regarding the issues that resulted from the recent
Celebrate Saratoga event earlier in the month. Councilmember Page proposed agendizing a City-Wide Garage Sale. Councilmember Page also noted the Plumed Horse Restaurant has reopened
and suggested looking into City sponsored valet parking. 31
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT WALTONSMITH/PAGE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION PASSED 5-0. There being no further business Mayor Kao adjourned the regular
meeting at 1:10a.m. Respectfully submitted, Ann Sullivan, CMC Acting City Clerk 32
Dave Anderson Karen Caselli Anil Paul RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council accepts the Check Registers for the following Accounts Payable payment cycles: March 27, 2008 April 3,
2008 REPORT SUMMARY: Attached are the Check Registers for: Date Ending Check No. 03/27/08 107450 107514 65 $503,949.72 03/14/08 03/20/08 107389 04/03/08 107515 107573 59 $135,831.18
03/20/08 03/27/08 107514 Total $639,780.90 AP Date Check No. Issued to Dept. Amount 03/27/08 107444 CIP Activity $52,775.73 03/27/08 107449 CIP Activity $29,089.27 03/27/08 107469 Community
Development $309,499.10 03/27/08 107480 General Gov. Services $13,000.00 03/27/08 107496 Various $11,258.23 03/27/08 107500 CIP Activity/Public Works $18,920.90 04/03/08 107529 Community
Development $14,176.04 04/03/08 107539 Various $10,246.00 04/03/08 107558 Community Services $17,750.00 04/03/08 107560 Community Services $11,425.00 04/03/08 107563 Various $29,455.59
Gachina Landscape Management Various Landscaping -Monthly Services Saratoga Community Access TV TV General FY 07/08 Community Grant Funding S.A.S.C.C. General FY 07/08 Community & CDBG
Grant Funding Speed Radar Signs, Traffic Signal Maintenance City of San Jose General Animal Contraol -Monthly Services Gas Emissions Inventory Legal Fees/City Attorney/Litigation -Monthly
Services Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLC CA Dept. of Labor North Campus/19848 Prospect North Campus Settlement Pacific Gas & Electric Various Monthly Gas & Electric Services Republic
ITS AGENDA ITEM: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR: Joint Venture Silicon Valley DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: Accounts Payable Ending Check No. Purpose Prior Check Register Amount The following is a
list of Accounts Payable checks issued for more than $10,000 and a brief description of the expenditure: Fund Type of Checks Starting Check No. CITY MANAGER: SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL Finance
& Administrative Services Accounts Payable Checks Released April 16, 2008 Total Checks MEETING DATE: Date SUBJECT: Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers. General North Campus/19848
Prospect County of Santa Clara -Office of the Sheriff Various General 2 Solar Radar Feedbacks/General/TrafficSafety Law Enforcement -Monthly Services North Campus Settlement Simpson,
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The following is a list of Accounts Payable checks that were voided or manually issued: AP Date Check No. Issued to Amount 3/27/08 107414 1,156.50 3/27/08 107428 $698.13 4/3/08 102826
Mimi Gignoux $149.00 The following is a list of cash reduction by fund: Fund # AP 3/27 AP 4/3 Total 001 General 379,934.59 92,191.98 472,126.57 201 Manor Drive Landscape 1 60.00 160.00
202 Ferdericksburg Landscape 1 32.00 132.00 203 Greenbriar Landscape 3 99.00 399.00 204 Quito Lighting 1 ,070.97 1,070.97 205 Azule Lighting 2 32.66 232.66 206 Sarahills Lighting 2 53.21
253.21 207 Village Lighting 8 76.21 876.21 209 McCartysville Landscape 1 9.52 2 15.00 234.52 210 Tricia Woods Landscape 4 3.21 7 5.00 118.21 211 Arroyo de Saratoga Landscape 8 5.00 85.00
212 Leutar Court Landscape 8 5.00 85.00 215 Bonnet Way Landscape 1 27.00 127.00 216 Beauchamps Landscape 1 37.13 8 5.00 222.13 217 Sunland Park Landscape 9 5.41 3 40.00 435.41 222 Prides
Crossing Landscape 2 9.02 4 50.00 479.02 224 Village Commercial Landscape 2 ,417.80 2,417.80 2,417.80 225 Saratoga Legends Landscape 2 38.61 3 63.00 601.61 226 Bellgrove Landscape 3
03.37 8 ,360.93 8,664.30 227 Cunningham/Glasgow Landscp 1 15.21 1 45.00 260.21 228 Kerwin Ranch Landscape 1 37.24 3 40.00 477.24 229 Tollgate LLD 9 0.00 90.00 231 Horseshoe Landscape/Lighting
7 6.25 3 20.00 396.25 232 Gateway Landscape 2 45.00 245.00 233 Carnelian Glen 2 8.62 1 35.00 163.62 270 CDBG Administration -271 Saratoga Housing & Rehab.Prg. -400 Library Bond Debt
Service -501 Equipment Replacement ISF -502 Information Technology -503 Facility Improvement 6 ,636.24 7 ,049.98 13,686.22 504 Facilities 2 ,588.70 4 ,945.21 7,533.91 505 Information
Technology 6 ,920.83 7 85.25 7,706.08 506 Office Stores Fund 1 ,601.94 3 65.83 1,967.77 510 Liability/Risk Mgt -511 Workers' Comp -701 Traffic Safety 9 29.20 929.20 702 Highway 9 Safety
-704 -706 Sidewalk Annual Project -Reliable Racing Supply Void -Reissued 3/24/08 Check #107448 Void Stale Dated Check -Reissued 4/3/08 Check #107540 John Livingstone Void -Reissued 3/24/08
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708 -The following is a list of cash reduction by fund: (cont.) Fund # AP 3/27 AP 4/3 Total 716 Highway 9/Oak Pedestrain -720 KSAR/CATV Agency Fund -724 Village Newsrack Enclosures -726
2 Solar Radar Feedbacks 14,193.80 14,193.80 727 El Quito Area Curb Replacement -731 Storm Drain Upgrades -732 Median Landscape/Irrigation -734 Civic Center Landscape 2 ,051.34 2,051.34
735 Village Lights (Zone 7A) -736 Village Trees Lighting -738 Cox Ave Railroad Crossing -739 -744 Village Sidewalk, Curb/Gutter 2 ,114.23 2,114.23 746 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Gateway -747
-748 El Ca Grante/Monta Vista -749 Sara-Sun Gateway Sidewalk -751 Financial System Upgrade -752 -755 Warner Hutton House Improv. -760 Facility Projects -761 -762 North Campus/19848 Prospect
82,496.98 3 ,347.66 85,844.64 766 Historical Park Fire Alarm -778 1 ,818.00 1,818.00 780 -783 -785 7 55.00 755.00 786 -789 -790 4 ,703.05 4,703.05 791 5 ,104.72 5,104.72 792 Alternative
Soccer Field -793 1 ,020.00 1,020.00 795 -796 -797 San Marcos OP Space Trail -503,949.72 135,831.18 639,780.90 ---ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: N/A ADVERTISING, NOTICING
AND PUBLIC CONTACT: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Check Registers in the A/P Checks By Period and Year report format El Quito Park Improvement Fire Alarm McWill&Book Go Prospect Road Medians Teerlink
Ranch Trail Repair Carnelian Glen Footbridge UPRR/De Anza Trail Citywide Tree Replanting Kevin Moran Hakone Garden D/W Trail Segment #3 Repair Document Imaging Project Wildwood Park
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Ann Sullivan, DEPT HEAD: Acting City
Clerk SUBJECT: Resolution Amending Council Agency and Adhoc Committee Liaison Assignments RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Adopt a resolution amending Resolution 07-076 appointing Council representatives
to Committees, Agencies and Ad hoc Committees. REPORT SUMMARY: The City Council reorganized on December 4, 2007 for the coming year and assignments to various agencies and ad hoc committees
were adopted by Resolution No. 07-076. Councilmember King was appointed to serve as the City’s representative on the Valley Transportation Authority PAC. At the April 2, 2008 Council
meeting Councilmember King asked Councilmembers if anyone would be interested in being the council representative for the Valley Transportation Authority PAC. Councilmember Page offered
to be the council representative on the Valley Transportation Authority PAC in place of of Councilmember King. The following changes to the Council Agency and Ad hoc Committee have been
requested by the Mayor and are reflected in the attached resolution: Agency Councilmember Alternate Valley Transportation Authority PAC Page King FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF
NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): 48
2 of 2 Council Agency and Ad hoc Committee Liaison Assignments would remain the same. ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): Implement Council direction and send written notification
of Council representative changes to Valley Transportation Authority PAC ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Posting of the Agenda. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Resolution Amending
No. 07-076 49
RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-076 APPOINTING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEES, AGENCIES AND AD HOC COMMITTEES WHEREAS,
the City Council reorganized on December 4, 2007 for the coming year; and WHEREAS, representatives from the City Council serve on various committees, agencies, and Ad hoc committees;
and WHEREAS, the responsibility for representing the City Council should be shared by all its members. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following changes be made to the Valley
Transportation Authority PAC. These changes expire December 2008, or until revised. Agency Councilmember Alternate Valley Transportation Authority PAC Page King The above and foregoing
resolution was passed and adopted by the Saratoga City Council at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of April 2008, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
____ Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor ATTEST: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk 50
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Kristin Borel DIRECTOR: John Cherbone Public Works Analyst
SUBJECT: Saratoga Speed Zone Study RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution and accept the 2008 Speed Zone Survey prepared by Fehr & Peers REPORT SUMMARY: Background: Although the California
Vehicle Code establishes statutory speed limits for broad roadway classifications, these regulations cannot cover every local road or traffic condition. Because of this, governments
have the authority to modify the statutory speed limit to accommodate specific local conditions. To accomplish this, a licensed traffic engineer must conduct a speed zone study periodically.
The study’s purpose is to examine local speed trends and existing speed limits, and to establish speed limit recommendations based upon the 85th percentile of observed speed on a given
study segment. The survey is then brought before the government’s decision-making bodies bodies for review and acceptance or modification. In the case of this survey, school zones were
also reviewed for safety and compliance with applicable laws. The enforceability of speeding violations is dependent on the adoption of a speed survey’s recommendations. If a speeding
ticket is challenged in court, the adopted speed zone survey is used as the official document for local speed limit regulations. If there is no current adopted speed survey on file,
or if the posted speed limit is not consistent with what is recommended by the speed survey, the ticket may be dismissed by the judge. Discussion: Fehr & Peers performed a speed zone
study for the City of Saratoga. The report was brought before the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department for review and comment of the study’s
recommendations at the April 10, 2008 meeting. Following review, the TSC discussed each recommendation item in the study and made a decision whether an item should be accepted, or rejected
with with no change to existing conditions. All recommendations made in the study were supported by the Commission and Sheriff’s Department. It is therefore recommended that the City
Council approve the attached resolution. Page 1 of 2 51
Page 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACTS: No direct fiscal impacts CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Saratoga Speed Zone Survey would not be accepted and the City would be without
a current survey. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION: The Saratoga Speed Survey will be filed with the County Traffic Court. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2. 2008 Speed Zone Survey 52
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA APPROVING THE 2008 SPEED SURVEY WHEREAS, Fehr & Peers conducted a speed survey for the City of Saratoga to analyze
the sufficiency of posted speed limits within the City limits and; WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Commission reviewed and approved the speed survey recommendations at their April 10, 2008
meeting and; WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara Sheriff’s Department reviewed and approved the recommendations in the survey; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Saratoga hereby resolves to approve the 2008 Speed Zone Survey prepared by Fehr & Peers. The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the Saratoga City Council held on the 16th day of April, 2008 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________
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FEHR & PEERS T R A N S P O R TAT I O N C O N S U LTA N T S Draft City of Saratoga -Speed Survey 160 W. Santa Clara St., Ste. 675 San Jose, CA 95113 Project 1025-446 April 11, 2008 &
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i City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary...........................................................................................................
................................... iii 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................
...... 1 2. Existing Roadway Network.............................................................................................................................. 4 Roadway Network...................
........................................................................................................................... 4 3. Speed Survey Analysis ................................................
................................................................................. 10 Methodology ......................................................................................................
.............................................. 10 Analysis ............................................................................................................................................
............... 16 4. Comparison of 2006 Speeds to 2001 Survey................................................................................................ 32 5. Average Daily Traffic
Volumes........................................................................................................................ 1 6. Summary and Conclusion ...........................................
................................................................................... 3 APPENDICES Appendix A: Road Segment Data Sheets Appendix B: California Vehicle Code 55
ii City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Study Roadway Segments..............................................................................................
....................3 Figure 2 Posted Speed Limits ............................................................................................................................5 Figure
3 Observed 85th Percentile Speeds Graph ...........................................................................................13 Figure 4 Observed 85th Percentile Speeds Map.....................
.........................................................................14 Figure 5 Speed-related Accident Locations..................................................................................
...................15 Figure 6 Changes in 85th Percentile Speeds....................................................................................................33 Figure 7 Average
Daily Traffic (ADT) Volumes ..................................................................................................2 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Summary of Speed Survey Results.................
.................................................................................11 Table 2 Speed Survey Results Comparison 2001 to 2006...............................................................
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iii City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the results of a speed survey analysis completed in the City of Saratoga, California.
This study analyzes the sufficiency of posted speed limits on 61 roadway segments within the Saratoga City limits. Speed limits for the roadway segments were evaluated and compared to
the 85th percentile speed to make recommendations on whether the speed limit is appropriate and can be enforced by California law. Specifically, roadway segments were analyzed in more
detail where the 85th percentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit by 2.5 miles per hour (mph) or more to determine the adequacy of the posted speed limit. Table 1 summarizes the
posted speed limit and observed 85th percentile speeds of the study roadway segments and highlights those segments where the 85th percentile speeds exceeded the posted speed limit by
2.5 mph or more. Overall, the observed 85th percentile speeds have decreased slightly as compared to the data from the 2001 Speed Survey. Speeds have increased on 15 of the 61 roadway
segments, while speeds decreased on the remaining 46 segments. The observed 85th percentile speeds on the following 15 roadway segments indicated that the speed limit should be 10 mph
higher than the posted limit without considering other factors: • Allendale Avenue from Chester Avenue to Quito Road • Cox Avenue from Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada • Cumberland Drive
from Cox Avenue to Scotland Drive • Farwell Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road • Fruitvale Avenue from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Burgundy Way • Fruitvale Avenue
from Burgundy Way to Allendale Avenue • Glen Brae Drive from Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue • Herriman Avenue from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Saratoga Avenue • Mendelsohn Lane from easterly
Saratoga-Los Gatos to westerly Saratoga-Los Gatos Road • Mt. Eden Road from Pierce Road to Westerly City Limit • Pierce Road from Highway 9 to Mt. Eden Road • Pierce Road from Mt. Eden
Road to Surrey Lane • Prospect Road from Westerly City Limit to Stelling Road • Quito Road from Southerly City Limit to Bicknell Road • Quito Road from Bicknell Road to Pollard Road
• Scotland Drive from Saratoga Avenue to Cumberland Drive • Seagull Way from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Cox Avenue • Sobey Road from Northerly Quito Road to Southerly Quito Road 57
iv City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 However, the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) allow consideration of other
factors besides the 85th percentile speed when setting posted speed limits. These factors include: existing roadway conditions (e.g., pavement width), on-street residential density,
pedestrian and bicycle safety, and speed-related accident data. When these factors are incorporated into the speed survey evaluation, we recommend that the existing speed limits be maintained
on all study roadway segments in the City of Saratoga. Additionally, we recommend that the City continue to monitor speeds on the following five roadway segments and implement traffic
calming measures as needed to at least maintain and possibly decrease the 85th percentile speeds: • Allendale Avenue from Chester Avenue to Quito Road • Cox Avenue from Saratoga Avenue
to Paseo Presada • Farwell Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road • Glen Brae Drive from Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue • Quito Road from Bicknell Road to Pollard Road
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1 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 1. INTRODUCTION This report presents the speed survey analysis completed in the City of Saratoga, California. This study analyzes
the sufficiency of posted speed limits on various roadway segments within the Saratoga City limits. Speed limits for the roadway segments were evaluated and compared to the 85th percentile
speed to make recommendations on whether the speed limit is appropriate. Specifically, roadway segments where the 85th percentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit by 2.5 miles per
hour (mph) or more are analyzed in more detail to determine the adequacy of the posted limit. The analysis evaluated the operations of the following 61 roadway segments, which are illustrated
in Figure 1: 1. Allendale Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue to Portos Court 2. Allendale Avenue from Portos Court to Chester Avenue 3. Allendale Avenue from Chester Avenue to Quito Road 4.
Arroyo De Arguello from Comer Drive to Via Roncole 5. Beaumont Avenue from Herriman Avenue to Glasgow Drive 6. Bohlman Road from Southerly City Limit to Sixth Street 7. Braemar Drive
from Howen Drive to Scotland Drive 8. Bucknall Road from Saratoga Avenue to Quito Road 9. Canyon View Drive from Reid Lane to Toll Gate Road 10. Chateau Drive from Regan Lane to southern
Argonaut Drive 11. Chester Avenue from Allendale Avenue to Ten Acres Road 12. Chester Avenue from Ten Acres Road to Sobey Road 13. Cox Avenue from Sara-Sunnyvale to RR Tracks 14. Cox
Avenue from RR Tracks to Saratoga Avenue 15. Cox Avenue from Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada 16. Cumberland Drive from Cox Avenue to Scotland Drive 17. Farwell Avenue from Fruitvale
Avenue to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road 18. Fruitvale Avenue from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Burgundy Way 19. Fruitvale Avenue from Burgundy Way to Allendale Avenue 20. Fruitvale Avenue from
Allendale Avenue to Saratoga Avenue 21. Glasgow Drive from Argonne Drive to Cumberland Drive 22. Glen Brae Drive from Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue 23. Harleigh Drive from Allendale Avenue
to Fortuna Court 24. Herriman Avenue from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Saratoga Avenue 25. Horseshoe Drive from eastern SR 9 to western SR 9 26. Johnson Avenue from Prospect Road to Northerly
City limit 27. McFarland Avenue from Saratoga Avenue to Devon Avenue 28. Mendelsohn Lane from Saratoga-Los Gatos to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road 29. Montalvo Road from Saratoga-Los Gatos
Road to Cul-de-sac 30. Mt. Eden Road from Pierce Road to Westerly City Limit 31. Paseo Presada from Bucknall Road to Dundee Avenue 32. Pierce Road from Highway 9 to Mt. Eden Road 33.
Pierce Road from Mt. Eden Road to Surrey Lane 34. Pierce Road from Surrey Lane to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road 35. Prospect Road from Westerly City Limit to Stelling Road 36. Prospect Road
from Stelling Road to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road 37. Prospect Road from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Miller Avenue 38. Prospect Road from Miller Avenue to Lawrence Expressway 39. Prospect
Road from Lawrence Expressway to Easterly City Limit 40. Quito Road from Southerly City Limit to Bicknell Road 59
2 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 41. Quito Road from Bicknell Road to Pollard Road 42. Quito Road from Pollard Road to Allendale Avenue 43. Quito Road from Allendale
Avenue to Yorkton Way 44. Quito Road from Yorkton Way to Baylor Avenue 45. Sarahills Drive from Verde Vista to Pierce Road 46. Saratoga Avenue from Big Basin to Seagraves Way 47. Saratoga
Avenue from Seagraves Way to Douglass Lane 48. Saratoga Avenue from Douglass Lane to Fruitvale Avenue 49. Saratoga Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue to Dagmar Drive 50. Saratoga Avenue from
Vineyard Lane to Cox Avenue 51. Saratoga Avenue from Cox Avenue to Northerly City Limit 52. Saratoga Creek Drive from Cox Avenue to Kosich Drive 53. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Saratoga
Avenue to Verde Vista Lane 54. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Verde Vista Lane to Blauer Drive 55. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Blauer Drive to Union Pacific Railroad 56. Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road from Union Pacific Railroad to Prospect Road 57. Scotland Drive from Saratoga Avenue to Cumberland Drive 58. Seagull Way from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Cox Avenue 59. Sobey Road
from Northerly Quito Road to Southerly Quito Road 60. Toll Gate Road from Big Basin Way to Saratoga Heights Drive 61. Woodside Drive from Bellwood Drive to Prospect Road The remainder
of this report is divided into five chapters. Chapter 2 describes existing speed limits, lane configurations, and accident data for the roadway segments analyzed. The methodology used
for the speed survey and the analysis of the data are presented in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 compares the results of the 2006 speed survey to the results of the 2001 speed survey and Chapter
5 presents the average daily traffic volumes for the study roadway segments. 60
Chester Prospect Bucknall McFarland Harleigh Sea Gull Cox Glasgow Braemar Scotland Chateau Pierce Arroyo De Arguello Herriman Canyon Tol l GateView Sarahills Mt Eden Beaumont Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Fruitvale Quito Sobey Quito Glen Brae Paseo Prasada Woodside Saratoga Creek Cumberland Saratoga Allendale Bohlman Montalvo Mendelsohn Farwell Horseshoe Johnson 85 9 9 6 32 30 33 60 9
45 34 54 55 13 10 16 21 57 7 22 56 58 4 53 24 5 46 25 47 48 20 23 19 17 18 49 14 50 51 44 15 8 27 31 4342 41 11 1 2 3 12 59 40 35 36 37 38 61 52 39 26 28 29 April 2008 1025-446\Phase
11 2006 Saratoga Speed Survey FIGURE 1 STUDY ROADWAY SEGMENTS N NOT TO SCALE 61
4 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 2. EXISTING ROADWAY NETWORK This section describes the existing roadway facilities and the accommodating posted speed limits.
ROADWAY NETWORK The City of Saratoga and study roadway network are presented on Figure 1. Prospect Road, Saratoga Avenue, and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road are the major arterial roadways
in the City serving the highest traffic volumes and include higher travel speeds. Local and collector streets in the survey include: Allendale Avenue, Arroyo De Arguello, Beaumont Avenue,
Bohlman Road, Braemar Drive, Bucknall Road, Canyon View Drive, Chateau Drive, Chester Avenue, Cox Avenue, Cumberland Drive, Farwell Avenue, Fruitvale Avenue, Glasgow Drive, Glen Brae
Avenue, Harleigh Drive, Herriman Avenue, Horseshoe Drive, Johnson Avenue, McFarland Avenue, Mendelsohn Lane, Montalvo Road, Mount Eden, Paseo Presada, Pierce Road, Quito Road, Sarahills
Drive, Saratoga Creek Drive, Scotland Drive, Seagull Way, Sobey Road, Toll Gate Road and Woodside Drive. All of these roadways are described in detail below. Figure 2 presents the posted
speed limits on the study roadway network. Allendale Avenue is a two-lane collector street that extends from Fruitvale Avenue to Quito Road. The posted speed is 35 mph between Fruitvale
Avenue and Chester Avenue. East of Chester Avenue the speed limit decreases to 25 mph. Based on roadway design and current posted speed limits, Allendale Avenue is divided into three
roadway segments for the purpose of this speed survey: Fruitvale Avenue to Portos Court, Portos Court to Chester Avenue, and Chester Avenue to Quito Road. Arroyo De Arguello is a two-lane
collector street that extends north-south between Prospect Road and Comer Drive. The posted speed limit on Arroyo De Arguello is 25 mph. Beaumont Avenue is a two-lane collector street
that extends north-south between Herriman Avenue and Glasgow Drive. The posted speed limit on Beaumont Avenue is 25 mph. Bohlman Road extends from the southerly City limits to 6th Avenue.
This street continues as Oak Street north of 6th Avenue. Most sections of this collector roadway include numerous curves and two travel lanes with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. Braemar
Drive is a two-lane local street that extends east-west between Howen Drive and Scotland Drive. The posted speed limit on Braemar Drive is 25 mph. Bucknall Road is a two-lane collector
street that extends east-west between Saratoga Avenue and Quito Road. The posted speed limit on Bucknall Road is 25 mph. Canyon View Drive is a two-lane collector street that extends
east-west between Reid Lane and Toll Gate Road. The posted speed limit on Canyon View Drive is 25 mph. Chateau Drive is a two-lane local street that extends east-west between Regan Lane
to southern Argonaut Drive. The posted speed limit on Chateau Drive is 25 mph. Chester Avenue is a two-lane north-south, collector street. Chester Avenue extends from Sobey Road to Allendale
Avenue and includes a posted speed limit of 25 mph. Based on roadway design, Chester Avenue is divided into two segments for the purpose of this speed survey: Allendale Avenue to Ten
Acres Road, Ten Acres Road to Sobey Road. 62
Chester Prospect Cox Pierce Herriman Mt Eden Beaumont Saratoga-Sunnyvale Fruitvale Quito Sobey Quito Glen Brae Saratoga Allendale Bohlman Montalvo Mendelsohn Farwell Johnson 85 9 9 Bucknall
McFarland Harleigh Sea Gull Glasgow Braemar Scotland Chateau Arroyo De Arguello Canyon Toll GateView Sarahills Paseo Prasada Woodside Saratoga Creek Cumberland Horseshoe April 2008 1025-446\Phase
11 2006 Saratoga Speed Survey FIGURE 2 POSTED SPEED LIMITS LEGEND: = 25 mph = 30 mph = 35 mph = 40 mph N NOT TO SCALE 63
6 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Cox Avenue is a minor two-lane arterial street that extends east-west between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Quito Road. West of
Saratoga Avenue, this street includes two travel lanes with a posted speed limit of 35 mph. East of Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada, this street includes four travel lanes, and the
posted speed limit is 25 mph. Cox Avenue is the only east-west street providing a direct connection across Saratoga between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Quito Road. Based on roadway design
and current posted speed limits Cox Avenue is divided into three segments for the purpose of this speed survey: Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing,
the UPRR crossing to Saratoga Avenue, and Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada. Cumberland Drive is a two-lane collector street that extends north-south between Cox Avenue and Scotland Drive.
The posted speed limit on Cumberland Drive is 25 mph. Farwell Avenue is a two-lane collector that provides a connection between Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and Fruitvale Avenue and includes
a sharp bend near its midpoint. The posted speed-limit on Farwell Avenue is 25 mph. Fruitvale Avenue is a minor arterial street that extends from north to south linking Saratoga Avenue
to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (SR 9). This street includes four lanes from Saratoga Avenue near the library to Burgundy Way. South of this location, Fruitvale Avenue narrows to two lanes.
Fruitvale Avenue is divided by a median between San Marcos Road and Saratoga Avenue. The posted speed limit on Fruitvale Avenue is 35 mph. Based on roadway design and current posted
speed limits Fruitvale Avenue is divided into three roadway segments for the purpose of this speed survey: Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (SR 9) to Burgundy Way, Burgundy Way to Allendale Avenue,
and Allendale Avenue to Saratoga Avenue. Glasgow Drive is a two-lane collector street that extends east-west between Argonne Drive and Cumberland Drive. The posted speed limit on Glasgow
Drive is 25 mph. Glen Brae Avenue is a two-lane street that extends south from Cox Avenue, turns west near its intersection with Scotland Drive, and terminates just east of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. The study segment analyzed in this report is between Cox Avenue and Scotland Drive and is a local collector with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. Harleigh Drive is a two-lane local
street that extends east-west between Allendale Avenue and Fortuna Court. The posted speed limit on Harleigh Drive is 25 mph. Herriman Avenue is an east-west, two-lane collector street
that includes a posted speed limit of 25 mph. Herriman Avenue is located between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Saratoga Avenue, and this street provides the primary access to Saratoga
High School near its western terminus at Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Horseshoe Drive is a two-lane local street that extends north-south between eastern SR 9 and western SR 9. The posted
speed limit on Horseshoe Drive is 25 mph. Johnson Avenue is a north-south roadway that extends from Prospect Road north into the City of San Jose and ultimately terminates at I-280.
The study segment analyzed for the speed survey in Saratoga is located between Prospect Road and McKellar Drive and has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. McFarland Avenue is a two-lane
collector street that extends east-west between Saratoga Avenue and Devon Avenue. The posted speed limit on McFarland Avenue is 25 mph. Montalvo Road is a two-lane collector that is
posted with a 25 mph speed limit. Montalvo Road extends northsouth between Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (SR 9) and the entrance to Villa Montalvo. 64
7 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Mendelsohn Road is a two-lane collector that loops to and from the southern side of Saratoga-Los Gatos Road near the Horseshoe
Drive and Farwell Avenue intersections. The posted speed limit on Mendelsohn Road is 25 mph. Mount Eden is a two-lane collector that includes a posted speed limit of 25 mph. This roadway
generally extends in a northwest-southeast alignment between Pierce Road and the City of Cupertino. Mount Eden is a hilly and narrow roadway that provides access to local streets and
front-on housing of large parcels in the western hills of Saratoga. Paseo Presada is a two-lane collector street that extends north-south between Bucknall Road and Dundee Avenue. The
posted speed limit on Paseo Presada is 25 mph. Pierce Road is a north-south local collector street that extends from Congress Springs Road (SR 9) to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. The posted
speed limit is 25 mph between SR 9 and Surrey Lane and increases to 30 mph north of Surrey Lane before its termination at Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. This roadway traverses hilly terrain
and provides access to numerous local and collector streets in the western hills. Based on roadway design and current posted speed limits Pierce Road is broken into three roadway segments
for the purpose of this speed survey: SR 9 to Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden Road to Surrey Lane, and Surry Lane to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Two speed humps are located on Pierce Road between
Comer Lane and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road in an effort to minimize vehicle speeds and provide an improved pedestrian and bicycling environment. Prospect Road is a two-to six-lane major
arterial that extends east-west between Stevens Creek County Park and Saratoga Avenue. Prospect Road is divided by a median from Stelling Road to Saratoga Avenue. The posted speed limit
varies from 25 to 40 mph from east of Stelling Road to west of Lawrence Expressway.. Most of Prospect Road forms the boundary between Saratoga and the Cities of San Jose and Cupertino.
Based on roadway design and current posted speed limits, Prospect Road is divided into five roadway segments for the purpose of this speed survey: • Westerly City Limits to Stelling
Road • Stelling Road to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, • Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Miller Avenue, • Miller Avenue to Lawrence Expressway • Lawrence Expressway to eastern City Limits. Quito
Road is a two-to four-lane street that extends north-south from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (SR 9) to Saratoga Avenue. The posted speed limit on Quito Road varies between 25 mph and 35 mph.
The speed limit is 25 mph between Bicknell Road to Pollard Road, 30 mph south of Bicknell Road and between Pollard Road and Allendale Avenue, and 35 mph north of Allendale Avenue. North
of SR 85, Quito Road is designated a major arterial, while south of SR 85 the street is designated a minor arterial. Generally, Quito Road is the eastern City limit with the adjacent
communities of Monte Sereno, Campbell and San Jose. Based on roadway design and current posted speed limits, Quito Road is divided into five roadway segments for the purpose of this
speed survey: • Southerly City Limits to Bicknell Road • Bicknell Road to Pollard Road • Pollard Road to Allendale Avenue 65
8 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 • Allendale Avenue to Yorkton Way • Yorkton Way to Baylor Avenue Sarahills Drive is a two-lane collector street that extends
east-west between Verde Vista and Pierce Road. The posted speed limit on Sarahills Drive is 25 mph. Saratoga Avenue is a major arterial street that extends from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
(SR 9) to Quito Road and beyond into the Cities of San Jose and Santa Clara. The study section on Saratoga Avenue is from SR 9 to the northern City Limits near Kosich Drive. Between
SR 9 and Fruitvale Avenue, this street includes two lanes and has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. North of Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga Avenue includes four lanes with a posted speed limit
of 40 mph. Based on roadway design and current posted speed limits, Saratoga Avenue is divided into five segments for the purpose of this speed survey: • SR 9 to Seagreaves Way • Seagreaves
Way to Shadow Oaks Way • Shadow Oaks Way to Fruitvale Avenue • Fruitvale Avenue to Dagmar Drive • Vineyard Lane to Cox Avenue. Saratoga Creek Drive is a two-lane local street that extends
north-south between Cox Avenue and Kosich Drive. The posted speed limit on Saratoga Creek Drive is 25 mph. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is a four-to six-lane major arterial that extends north-south
from Saratoga Avenue and SR 9 to Prospect Road and beyond into the Cities of Cupertino, San Jose and Sunnyvale. The study section on this road is from Saratoga Avenue to Prospect Road,
and the posted speed limit is 40 mph along this length. The entire study length of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is divided by a median. Based on roadway design and current posted speed limits,
Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is divided into four segments for the purpose of this speed survey: • Saratoga Avenue to Verde Vista Lane • Verde Vista Lane to Blauer Drive • Blauer Drive to
UPRR, • UPRR to Prospect Road. Scotland Drive is a two-lane collector street that extends east-west
between Saratoga Avenue and Cumberland Drive. The posted speed limit on Scotland Drive is 25 mph. Seagull Way is a two-lane collector street that extends east-west between Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road and Cox Avenue. The posted speed limit on Seagull Way is 25 mph. Sobey Road is a two-lane collector that loops on the west side of Quito Road. Sobey Road connects with Quito Road
at the north end near Allendale Avenue and at the south end near the Southerly City Limits. The posted speed limit on Sobey Road is 30 mph. Toll Gate Road is a two-lane local street
that extends east-west between Big Basin Way and Saratoga Heights Drive. The posted speed limit on Toll Gate Road is 25 mph. 66
9 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Woodside Drive is a two-lane local street that extends north-south between Bellwood Drive and Prospect Road. The posted speed
limit on Woodside Drive is 25 mph. 67
10 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 3. SPEED SURVEY ANALYSIS This section represents the results of a speed survey conducted in Saratoga in November 2006. The data
from the survey is presented first, followed by the analysis of each segment. The key measure for analysis is the 85th percentile or critical speed of a roadway segment. The 85th percentile
speed is that speed at which 85 percent of free-flowing vehicles are traveling at or below. Special attention is paid to those roadway segments where the 85th percentile speed exceeds
the posted speed limit by 2.5 miles per hour (mph) or greater. Appendix A contains individual data sheets for all 61 roadway segments analyzed for the 2006 Saratoga Speed Survey. METHODOLOGY
Speed survey data was collected on selected street sections in which traffic speeds, traffic volumes, streets width or other significant factors were different from adjacent sections.
Speed surveys were conducted at forty-four (44) locations within the City of Saratoga for a 48-hour time period between November 14th, 2006 and November 16th, 2006. The data was augmented
with follow-up counts in March 2007 and 2008. Speed survey data was collected using automated machine equipment that continually collects traffic volumes and speeds on a roadway segment.
The approximate locations of the speed surveys are indicated in Figure 1 and corresponds with the location number indicator for each roadway segment. Table 1 summarizes the posted speed
limit and observed 85th percentile speeds of the study roadway segments. Figure 3 graphically compares the 85th percentile speeds to the posted speed limit. Figure 4 shows the locations
of the observed 85th percentile speeds. Based on the speed survey analysis, the posted speed limit at each location was evaluated and recommendations made on whether the speed limit
is appropriate. Specifically, the 85th percentile speed was used as a baseline comparison to the posted speed limit. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical
speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident
records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Appendix B contains the
text of CVC 627 and describes in detail what factors should be taken into consideration when establishing speed limits. A speed limit can be lowered by five (5) mph to account for these
special factors. Establishment of a speed limit of more than 5 mph below the 85th percentile speed should be done only after careful consideration. In addition, the speed limit shall
be established at the same level in both directions at a given point on a roadway for uniformity purposes. Thus, the lower of the two critical speeds may be used to determine the overall
segment speed limit. Accident data was obtained from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) for the three-year window between October 1, 2003 and September 30, 2006.
Specifically, accident data where the primary collision factor was related speed were used to augment the analysis in this report. Figure 4 shows the locations and frequencies of speed-related
accidents for the three-year window analyzed. 68
11 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 TABLE 1 SUMMARY OF SPEED SURVEY RESULTS 85th Percentile Speed Difference from Posted Speed Limit Roadway Segment Posted Speed
Limit NB/EB1 SB/WB2 NB/EB1 SB/WB2 1. Allendale Ave from Fruitvale Ave to Portos Ct 35 38.0 36.7 3.0 1.7 2. Allendale Ave from Portos Ct to Chester Ave 35 40.7 38.5 5.7 3.5 3. Allendale
Ave from Chester Ave to Quito Rd 25 36.2 35.1 11.2 10.1 4. Arroyo De Arguello from Comer Dr. to Via Roncole 25 28.0 29.8 3.0 4.8 5. Beaumont Ave from Herriman Ave to Glasgow Dr 25 32.0
31.8 7.0 6.8 6. Bohlman Rd from Southerly City Limit to Sixth St 25 29.1 27.1 4.1 2.1 7. Braemar Dr. from Howen Dr. to Scotland Dr. 25 32.7 32.2 7.7 7.2 8. Bucknall Rd. from Saratoga
Ave. to Quito Rd. 25 28.6 30.2 3.6 5.2 9. Canyon View Dr. from Reid Ln. to Toll Gate Rd. 25 28.6 28.9 3.6 3.9 10. Chateau Dr. from Regan Ln. to southern Argonaut Dr. 25 28.9 30.6 3.9
5.6 11. Chester Ave from Allendale Ave to Ten Acres Rd 25 31.1 28.9 6.1 3.9 12. Chester Ave from Ten Acres Rd to Sobey Rd 25 29.8 29.1 4.8 4.1 13. Cox Ave from Sara-Sunnyvale to RR Tracks
35 41.8 42.1 6.8 7.1 14. Cox Ave from RR Tracks to Saratoga Ave 35 38.9 37.6 3.9 2.6 15. Cox Ave from Saratoga Ave to Paseo Presada 25 35.1 35.9 10.1 10.9 16. Cumberland Dr. from Cox
Ave. to Scotland Dr. 25 32.9 33.1 7.9 8.1 17. Farwell Ave from Fruitvale Ave to Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd 25 35.1 33.1 10.1 8.1 18. Fruitvale Ave from Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd to Burgundy Way
35 44.1 42.3 9.1 7.3 19. Fruitvale Ave from Burgundy Way to Allendale Ave 35 43.2 42.7 8.2 7.7 20. Fruitvale Ave from Allendale Ave to Saratoga Ave 35 40.0 39.4 5.0 4.4 21. Glasgow Dr.
from Argonne Dr. to Cumberland Dr. 25 28.0 26.2 3.0 1.2 22. Glen Brae Dr from Scotland Dr to Cox Ave 25 33.3 33.3 8.3 8.3 23. Harleigh Dr. from Allendale Ave. to Fortuna Ct. 25 24.6
25.7 -0.4 0.7 24. Herriman Ave from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd to Saratoga Ave 25 35.3 34.0 10.3 9.0 25. Horseshoe Dr. from eastern SR 9 to western SR 9 25 31.1 32.7 6.1 7.7 26. Johnson Ave
from Prospect Rd to Northerly City limit 35 37.4 38.0 2.4 3.0 27. McFarland Ave. from Saratoga Ave. to Devon Ave. 25 29.3 27.7 4.3 2.7 28. Mendelsohn Ln from easterly Saratoga-Los Gatos
to westerly Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd 25 32.7 35.3 7.7 10.3 29. Montalvo Rd from Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd to Cul-de-sac 25 33.8 32.4 8.8 7.4 30. Mt. Eden Rd from Pierce Rd to Westerly City
Limit 25 35.6 36.5 10.6 11.5 31. Paseo Presada from Bucknall Rd. to Dundee Ave. 25 30.4 30.6 5.4 5.6 32. Pierce Rd from Highway 9 to Mt. Eden Rd 25 35.8 33.6 10.8 8.6 33. Pierce Rd from
Mt. Eden Rd to Surrey Ln 25 33.6 34.0 8.6 9.0 69
12 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 TABLE 1 SUMMARY OF SPEED SURVEY RESULTS 85th Percentile Speed Difference from Posted Speed Limit Roadway Segment Posted Speed
Limit NB/EB1 SB/WB2 NB/EB1 SB/WB2 34. Pierce Rd from Surrey Ln to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd 30 31.8 30.0 1.8 0.0 35. Prospect Rd from Westerly City Limit to Stelling Rd 25 34.9 34.0 9.9
9.0 36. Prospect Rd from Stelling Rd to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd 35 40.7 40.5 5.7 5.5 37. Prospect Rd from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd to Miller Ave 40 44.5 44.3 4.5 4.3 38. Prospect Rd from
Miller Ave to Lawrence Expressway 40 43.8 46.3 3.8 6.3 39. Prospect Rd from Lawrence Expressway to Easterly City Limit 35 33.8 34.4 -1.2 -0.6 40. Quito Rd from Southerly City Limit to
Bicknell Rd 30 40.9 38.5 10.9 8.5 41. Quito Rd from Bicknell Rd to Pollard Rd 25 36.0 36.2 11.0 11.2 42. Quito Rd from Pollard Rd to Allendale Ave 30 33.8 32.7 3.8 2.7 43. Quito Rd from
Allendale Ave to Yorkton Way 35 40.7 38.0 5.7 3.0 44. Quito Rd from Yorkton Way to Baylor Ave 35 38.5 40.9 3.5 5.9 45. Sarahills Dr. from Verde Vista to Pierce Rd. 25 24.2 25.7 -0.8
0.7 46. Saratoga Ave from Big Basin to Seagraves Way 35 38.0 39.1 3.0 4.1 47. Saratoga Ave from Seagraves Way to Douglass Ln 35 41.2 39.8 6.2 4.8 48. Saratoga Ave from Douglass Ln to
Fruitvale Ave 35 39.8 39.1 4.8 4.1 49. Saratoga Ave from Fruitvale Ave to Dagmar Dr 40 40.9 40.3 0.9 0.3 50. Saratoga Ave from Vineyard Ln to Cox Ave 40 39.8 40.0 -0.2 0.0 51. Saratoga
Ave from Cox Ave to Northerly City Limit 40 42.7 44.5 2.7 4.5 52. Saratoga Creek Dr. from Cox Ave. to Kosich Dr. 25 27.3 27.7 2.3 2.7 53. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Saratoga Ave to Verde
Vista Ln 40 44.3 43.6 4.3 3.6 54. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Verde Vista Ln to Blauer Dr 40 45.2 45.6 5.2 5.6 55. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Blauer Dr to Union Pacific RailRoad 40 43.6
43.6 3.6 3.6 56. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Union Pacific RailRoad to Prospect Rd 40 40.3 42.3 0.3 2.3 57, Scotland Dr. from Saratoga Ave. to Cumberland Dr. 25 34.2 33.6 9.2 8.6 58.
Seagull Way from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. to Cox Ave. 25 33.1 32.7 8.1 7.7 59. Sobey Rd from Northerly Quito Rd to Southerly Quito Rd 30 38.7 37.6 8.7 7.6 60. Toll Gate Road from Big Basin
Way to Saratoga Heights Dr. 25 30.6 30.6 5.6 5.6 61. Woodside Dr. from Bellwood Dr. to Prospect Rd. 25 30.2 28.4 5.2 3.4 Note: 1 NB = Northbound, EB = Eastbound 2 SB= Southbound, WB
= Westbound Bold text denotes 85th Percentile speeds that are 2.5 or more miles per hour over the posted speed limit 70
Figure 3: Summary of 85th percentile speeds 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061
Roadway Segments (see Table 1) Speed (mph) NB/EB SB/WB Posted Speed Limit 71
Chester Prospect Cox Pierce Herriman Mt Eden Beaumont Saratoga-Sunnyvale Fruitvale Quito Sobey Quito Glen Brae Saratoga Allendale Bohlman Montalvo Mendelsohn Farwell Johnson 85 9 9 Bucknall
McFarland Harleigh Sea Gull Glasgow BraemarScotland Chateau Arroyo De Arguello Canyon Toll GateView Sarahills PaseoPrasada Woodside Saratoga Creek Cumberland Horseshoe 34 30 41 41 3938
3940 4041 3232 4041 42 42 3333 3129 32 33 34 35 26 28 3434 36 35 2829 30 29 3839 4644 3434 4040 4543 2827 2830 3837 3636 3131 3032 2624 3028 3434 3436 44 45 42 40 44 44 46 45 33 40 33
40 33 33 33 34 38 41 41 39 3130 43 43 42 44 27 29 2929 XY 35 33 33 35 3331 30 29 3941 3536 3738 2625 3839 2431 3941 3636 3234 44 44 April 2008 1025-446\Phase 11 2006 Saratoga Speed Survey
FIGURE 4 SPEED SURVEY RESULTS 85th PERCENTILE SPEEDS LEGEND: = Directional Speed N NOT TO SCALE 72
Chester Prospect Cox Pierce Herriman Mt Eden Beaumont Saratoga-Sunnyvale Fruitvale Quito Sobey Quito Glen Brae Saratoga Allendale Bohlman Montalvo Mendelsohn Farwell Johnson 85 9 9 Bucknall
McFarland Harleigh Sea Gull Glasgow Braemar Scotland Chateau Arroyo De Arguello Canyon Toll GateView Sarahills Paseo Prasada Woodside Saratoga Creek Cumberland Horseshoe April 2008 1025-446\Phase
11 2006 Saratoga Speed Survey FIGURE 5 LOCATIONS OF SPEED RELATED ACCIDENTS ON STUDY ROADWAY SEGMENTS LEGEND:= 1 accident = 2 accidents = 3 accidents = 4 accidents > 4 accidents N NOT
TO SCALE 73
16 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 ANALYSIS This section of the report analyses in more detail those roadway segments where the 85th percentile speed exceeds the
posted speed limit by 2.5 mph or greater to determine the adequacy of the posted speed limit. Other factors such as such as accident records, roadside conditions, and residential density
along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety are also used in determining the adequacy of the posted speed limits. Allendale Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue to Portos Court
In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1.7 mph
over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the
same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Therefore, we recommend that the speed limit be maintained at the current posted
limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed. Allendale Avenue from Portos Court to
Chester Avenue The posted speed limit on Allendale Avenue is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speed measured in the eastbound direction is 5.7 mph over the posted speed limit, while the westbound
speed was measured 3.5 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus, the observed speeds indicate that the speed limit on this section of Allendale Avenue should be increased to 40 mph. No
mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. This segment is located immediately east
of West Valley College, and is frequently used by pedestrians and bicyclist for access to the school, as well as by residents. Additionally, this segment of Allendale Avenue does not
have sidewalks on either side of the roadway. The CVC gives cities the jurisdiction to establish the speed limit five mph below the nearest five mph increment indicated by the 85th percentile
speeds when additional factors support such action. Thus, the speed limit should be maintained at 35 mph on this segment due to pedestrian and bicycle activity on this roadway segment.
Allendale Avenue from Chester Avenue to Quito Road Speeds in excess of 11.2 mph and 10.1 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph were observed in the eastbound and westbound directions,
respectively. This is the only section of Allendale Avenue where the speed limit is set to 25 mph, the remaining sections of Allendale Avenue have a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The
observed 85th percentile speed indicates that the speed limit should be 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Allendale Avenue for the
three-year period analyzed for this report. In the quarter mile distance between Quito Road and Harleigh Drive there are 16 driveways fronting Allendale Avenue. Therefore, under CVC
the City has the authority to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds (CVC 627). This section of Allendale Avenue has no sidewalks and the existing
driveways end at the curb of the roadway, and bushes provide limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting at approximately 13 driveways . There is a dip in the road that is not apparent
to drivers. Thus, we recommend that the City maintain the 25 mph speed limit, and that the City monitor this segment of Allendale Avenue for possible traffic calming measures to reduce
the 85th percentile speeds. 74
17 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Arroyo De Arguello from Comer Drive to Via Roncole In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0
mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4.8 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits
must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to
determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported
for this segment of Arroyo De Arguello for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway
segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally,
Arroyo De Arguello has discontinuous sidewalks on the west side of the street and no bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the
current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Arroyo De Arguello. Beaumont Avenue from Herriman Avenue to Glasgow Drive Beaumont Avenue has a posted speed limit of 25
mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly 32 mph in both directions, resulting in speeds of almost seven mph in excess of the posted speed limit. This would typically
only allow posting the speed limit at the nearest 5-mph increment (i.e., 30 mph). One speed-related midblock accident has been reported on this section of Beaumont Avenue for the three-year
period analyzed for this report. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current
speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Beaumont Avenue. Bohlman Road from Southerly City Limit to Sixth Street The 85th percentile speeds were observed at 29.1 mph and
27.1 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. The posted speed limit is 25 mph, resulting in speeds of 4.1 mph and 2.1 mph in excess of the speed limit. Because
the lower speed in one of two directions can be used to set the limit, a posted limit of 25 mph is acceptable for this segment. Therefore, we recommend that the speed limit be maintained
at the current posted limit of 25 mph. On this section of Bohlman Road, one speed-related mid-block accident has been reported for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Braemar
Drive from Howen Drive to Scotland Drive In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the critical
speed was measured at 7.2 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile
speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate
that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Braemar Drive for the threeyear period analyzed. 75
18 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In
accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Braemar Drive
has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Braemar
Drive. Bucknall Road from Saratoga Avenue to Quito Road The posted speed limit on this segment of Bucknall Road is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured
at 3.6 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.2 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds
would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Bucknall Road for the three-year period analyzed.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Bucknall Primary School is located at the corner of Bucknall Road and Paseo Presada
Road, and a school crosswalk is located just west of the school on Bucknall Road approximately 350 feet east of Saratoga Avenue. Additionally, this segment of Bucknall Road has discontinuous
sidewalks on the south sides of the roadway and no bicycle facilities on both sides of the roadway. Canyon View Drive from Reid Lane to Toll Gate Road The posted speed limit on this
segment of Canyon View Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.6 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th
85th percentile speed was measured at 3.9 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No
mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Canyon View Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Canyon View Drive is a narrow (20 feet) and winding, local
road. This segment of Canyon View Drive has no sidewalks or pedestrian facilities. Given the roadway geometries the speed limit could be set to 20 mph based on code in the CVC (CVC 22358.3)
and we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Chateau Drive from Regan Lane to southern Argonaut Drive In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed
was measured at 3.9 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit
is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical
speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents
have been reported for this segment of Chateau Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile
along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed.
Argonaut Elementary School is located at the corner of Chateau Drive and Shadow Mountain Drive, and a school crosswalk is located just norht of the school on Chateau Drive approximately
350 feet east of Argonaut Drive. Additionally, this segment of Bucknall Road has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit
of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Chateau Drive. 76
19 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Chester Avenue from Allendale Avenue to Ten Acres Road The posted speed limit on Chester Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile
speed survey at Chester Avenue between Allendale Avenue and Ten Acres Road is 6.1 mph over the posted speed limit in the northbound direction. In the southbound direction, the observed
85th percentile speed is 3.9 mph above the posted speed limit. This would typically require a posted limit of 30 mph. Of note, is that the 85th percentile speeds on this section of Chester
Avenue are about five mph slower than the 37 mph speeds observed in the 2001 speed survey. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Chester Avenue
for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Since Chester Avenue is a narrow, 25-foot wide residential street with no separate sidewalks or paths for pedestrians or bicyclists,
it warrants a reduction in the speed limit. Therefore, the speed limit should not be increased, but maintained at 25 mph to better accommodate non-automobile travel. Chester Avenue from
Ten Acres Road to Sobey Road The 85th percentile speeds surveyed on this segment of Chester Avenue is 29.8 mph and 29.4 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively.
Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Chester
Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. This section of Chester Avenue is narrow and winding residential roadway with no separate sidewalks or paths for pedestrians
or bicyclists. Therefore, under the CVC, the speed limit can be established at five mph below the speed limit indicated by 85th percentile speeds. Thus, the speed limit should be maintained
at 25 mph on this segment of Chester Avenue. Cox Avenue from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to the UPRR Crossing The posted speed limit on Cox Avenue is 35 mph but the eastbound and westbound
85th percentile speeds were surveyed at 6.8 mph and 7.1 mph greater than the posted speed limit. These measurements would typically require a speed limit of no less than 40 mph. Four
speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Cox Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. A trail crossing is located near the UPRR crossing that serves
as an important link for pedestrians and bicyclists. This trail is being developed as part of a multi-jurisdictional effort and in partnership with the Valley Transportation Authority.
With increased use, maintaining reasonable travel speeds is critical to providing an improved environment for bicyclists and pedestrians. CVC would allow a reduction to 35 mph, and the
posted speed limit on Cox Avenue east of the railroad tracks is 35 mph, justified by the 85th percentile speeds on that segment.. To enhance the pedestrian and bicycle safety and to
maintain continuity in the corridor, we recommend that the speed limit remain at 35 mph on this segment. Cox Avenue from the UPRR Crossing to Saratoga Avenue Vehicles were observed traveling
3.9 mph in the eastbound and 2.6 mph in the westbound directions in excess of the posted speed limit of 35 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds would typically require that the speed
limit be raised to 40 mph. Three speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on this section of Cox Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. This segment of
Cox Avenue has sidewalks and bike lanes in both directions. However, a marked crosswalk is provided at Miller Avenue, which serves as a major connection point between the neighborhoods
north and south of Cox Avenue. The Miller Avenue intersection is not controlled, and this connection point attracts pedestrians traveling to Brookglen Park, Kevin Moran Park, and the
elementary and middle school located north of Cox 77
20 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Avenue. Therefore, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 35 mph to enhance pedestrian and bicycle travel
and maintain reasonable crossing travel speeds approaching the crosswalk. Cox Avenue from Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada The 85th percentile speed on this section of Cox Avenue with
four travel lanes is 10.1 and 10.9 mph more than the posted speed limit of 25 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. These measurements would require posting a
limit of 35 mph based on CVC without any consideration for pedestrian/bicycle safety and other neighborhood issues. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment
of Cox Avenue between 2003 and 2006. This section of Cox Road is currently posted for 25 mph due to the proximity of the existing shopping center (including Gene’s Market) on one side
of the street and elderly residences and a pre-school on the other side of the street. A mid-block crosswalk is located approximately halfway between Saratoga Avenue and Paseo Presada
to guide pedestrians, especially elderly residents. In addition, El Quito Park is located on Paseo Presada north of Cox Avenue and is also a pedestrian attractor. Because of the pedestrian
activity level, we are only able to legally post the street with a 30 mph limit or 5mph lower than warranted by the 85th percentile speed. This would require raising the existing speed
limit from 25 mph to 30 mph. Regardless of this situation, we recommend the City consider reconfiguring this section of Cox to include one travel lane in each direction plus a two-way
left turn lane for the majority of the segment. Turn lanes can still be maintained at the Saratoga Avenue and Paseo Presada intersections with this configuration. The benefit will
be reduced travel speeds and provision of a lane for vehicles to enter and exit adjacent properties by only having to wait for a gap in traffic in one direction. The other benefit of
reducing the number of lanes (also known as a “road diet”) is a shorter pedestrian crossing for the midblock location. Cumberland Drive from Cox Avenue to Scotland Drive The posted speed
limit on this segment of Cumberland Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.9 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction
the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.1 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 35 mph.
No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Cumberland Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides
of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established
by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Cumberland Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current
speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Cumberland Drive. Farwell Avenue from Fruitvale to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road The posted speed limit on Farwell Avenue is 25 mph.
The 85th percentile speeds on Farwell Avenue exceed the posted speed limit by 10.1 mph (northbound) and 8.1 mph (southbound). The observed 85th percentile speeds would typically require
that the speed limit be raised to 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported between 2003 and 2006. Farwell Avenue is a 0.6-mile long local road that bends at ninety
degrees at its halfway point. Given the local nature of Farwell Avenue and its narrow width the City has the authority under the CVC to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed
85th percentile speeds. This would result in a speed limit of 30 mph. However, 78
21 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Farwell Avenue does not include sidewalks or bicycle lanes, which forces pedestrians and cyclists to use the roadway with vehicles.
We recommend that the City maintain the existing posted speed limit of 25 mph and identify potential traffic calming measures if feasible to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Fruitvale
Avenue from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Burgundy Way The observed 85th percentile speeds surveyed on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue are 44.1 mph in the northbound and 42.3 mph southbound
direction. The posted speed limit on Fruitvale Avenue is 35 mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of 9.1 mph and 7.3 mph, respectively. Since the lower of the
two critical speeds can be used to determine the appropriate speed limit, the 85th percentile in the southbound direction indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Two speed-related mid-block
accidents have been reported on this section of Fruitvale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. However, this section of Fruitvale Avenue does not provide continuous
bicycle and pedestrian facilities on the roadway. Based on this information and allowances under the CVC, the City has the authority to maintain the speed limit at five mph below the
85th percentile speed. Therefore, we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Fruitvale Avenue from Burgundy Way to Allendale Avenue On this study roadway
segment the 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly eight mph over the posted speed limit of 35 mph. This would initially indicate the need for a speed limit of 45 mph. A review
of accident data for this roadway segment shows that there have been three accidents where the primary collision factor was speed. Several factors support maintaining the current speed
limit of 35 mph on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue. Redwood Middle School and West Valley College are located along this roadway segment of Fruitvale Avenue and attract a substantial
level of pedestrian and bicycle activity throughout the day. Additionally, the posted speed limit on Fruitvale Avenue north and south of this segment is 35 mph, and the 85th percentile
speeds on those two roadway segment justify maintaining their speed limits at 35 mph. To enhance the pedestrian and bicycle environment per CVC and to maintain speed limit continuity
in this corridor, we recommend that the posted speed limit remain at 35 mph. Fruitvale Avenue from Allendale Avenue to Saratoga Avenue The observed 85th percentile speed surveys on this
segment of Fruitvale Avenue are 40.0 mph in the northbound and 39.4 mph southbound direction. The posted speed limit on Fruitvale Avenue is 35 mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound
and southbound of nearly five mph in both directions. The observed 85th percentile speeds would typically indicate a speed limit of 40 mph. Four speed-related mid-block accidents have
been reported on this section of Fruitvale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report report This section of Fruitvale Avenue has significant numbers of pedestrian and
bicycle activity, due to the proximity of the City Hall and Community Center facilities, Redwood Middle School West Valley College, and other community attractions. Additionally, this
section of Fruitvale Avenue has narrow sidewalks and sub-standard bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. Therefore, the City has the authority under the CVC to maintain the speed limit
at five mph below the 85th percentile speed, and the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Glasgow Drive from Argonne Drive to Cumberland Drive In the northbound direction
the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1.2 mph over the posted speed limit.
The posted 79
22 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 speed limit is 25 mph. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds
in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 25 mph. Therefore, the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have
been reported for this segment of Glasgow Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Glen Brae Drive from Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue The posted speed limit on this segment of Glen Brea
Drive is 25 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were over eight mph greater than the posted speed limit in both the northbound and southbound directions. This would initially require
a posted limit of 35 mph. One speed-related mid-block accident has been reported on this section of Glen Brae Drive for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Under CVC, the
City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed if more than 16 housing units front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile.
This section of Glen Brae Drive meets this requirement. Thus, the initial limit of 35 mph based on the observed 85th percentile speeds can be reduced up to 10 mph given the residential
nature of the roadway and the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Thus, we recommend that the City maintain the 25 mph speed limit, and that the City monitor Glen Brae Drive for possible
traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Herriman Avenue from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue to Saratoga Avenue The 85th percentile speed surveys on Herriman Avenue
are 10.3 and 9.0 mph in excess of the 25 mph posted speed limit. These data result in an initial posted limit of 35 mph. Three speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on
this section of Herriman Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Saratoga High School is located at the corner of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue and Herriman Avenue, and
primary school access is provided by driveways on Herriman Avenue. A sidewalk or path is only provided on the south side of Herriman Avenue, so some residents on the north side may walk
in or near the travel lane. Under CVC a prima facie of 25 mph can be maintained in school zones (CVC 22352), and therefore should be maintained by the City for Herriman Avenue. Horseshoe
Drive from eastern SR 9 to western SR 9 In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 6.1 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th
percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th
percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds
would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Horseshoe Drive for the three-year period
analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority
to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Horseshoe Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side
of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Horseshoe Drive. 80
23 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Johnson Avenue from Prospect Boulevard to Northerly City Limits The speed limit on this segment of Johnson Avenue is 35 mph
and the 85th percentile speeds were observed at 2.4 mph and 3.0 mph above the posted speed limit in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. Since the lower of the two
critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents
have been reported between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, this segment of Johnson Avenue has more than 16 housing units that front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile.
This meets the CVC code that gives the City the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed. Therefore, the City should maintain the existing speed
limit of 35 mph. McFarland Avenue from Saratoga Avenue to Devon Avenue The posted speed limit on this segment of McFarland Avenue is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile
speed was measured at 4.3 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.7 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed
85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of McFarland Avenue for
the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, McFarland Avenue has discontinuous sidewalks
and no bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of McFarland Avenue.
Mendelsohn Lane from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road The speed survey results show that vehicles are traveling at 32.7 and 35.3 mph in the eastbound and westbound
directions, respectively. This results in excess speeds of 7.7 and 10.3 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph and requires an initial posted limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related
accidents have been reported for Mendelsohn Lane for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Mendelsohn Lane meets the state requirements for a prima facie speed of 20 mph due
to its narrow roadway (22358.3 CVC). Additionally, no sidewalks or bicycle facilities are provided on Mendelsohn Lane. This roadway is relatively short (0.5 miles) and includes a 90-degree
turn at the halfway point. The CVC allows jurisdictions to establish the speed limit five mph below the nearest five-mph increment indicated by the 85th percentile speeds (for a total
of ten mph) when additional factors support such action. Therefore, in consideration of the current roadway design it is recommended that the City maintain the existing posted speed
limit of 25 mph. Montalvo Road from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Villa Montalvo Entrance The posted speed limit on Montalvo Road is 25 mph. The northbound 85th percentile speed was observed
at 8.8 mph over the posted speed limit in the northbound direction and 7.4 mph in the southbound direction. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit,
the 85th percentile speeds in the southbound direction requiring an initial posted speed limit of 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for Montalvo Road Lane
for the three-year period analyzed for this report. 81
24 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Montalvo Road is a residential street that connects Saratoga-Los Gatos Road with Villa Montalvo. The roadway width varies from
20 feet to 40 feet, includes numerous curves and grade changes, and does not include any sidewalks or formal paths. Under CVC, the City can maintain the speed limit at five mph below
the limit indicated by the 85th percentile speeds when existing conditions justify the reduction. Therefore, we recommend that the City maintain the current posted speed limit of 25
mph. Mount Eden Road from Pierce Road to Westerly City Limits Mount Eden Road has a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be 35.8 mph and 36.5 mph
in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. This results in speeds of approximately 11 mph in excess of the existing posted speed limit, and would require an initial posted
limit of 35 mph. Two midblock speed-related accidents have been reported on this section of Mount Eden Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Mount Eden Road is a narrow
and winding, local road. Given the roadway geometries the speed limit could be set to 20 mph based on code in the CVC (CVC 22358.3) and we recommend that the City maintain the existing
speed limit of 25 mph. Paseo Presada from Bucknall Road to Dundee Avenue The posted speed limit on this segment of Paseo Presada is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile
speed was measured at 5.4 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed
85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported for this segment of Paseo Presada for the
three-year period analyzed. Bucknall Elementary School is located at the corner of Bucknall Road and Paseo Presada, with mid-block school crosswalk located approximately 150 feet south
of the intersection. There are discontinouse sidewalks and no bicycle facilities on either side of Paseo Presada. on Additionally, Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b)) and the
existing roadway geometries, this segment of Paseo Presada qualifies as a local street with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed
limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Paseo Presada. Pierce Road from Highway 9 to Mount Eden Road The posted speed limit on this section of Pierce Road is 25 mph and the
85th percentile speeds were observed to exceed the posted speed limit by 10.8 mph in the northbound and 8.6 mph in the southbound direction. This requires an initial posted limit of
35 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Pierce Road between 2003 and 2006. Pierce Road is a winding roadway that has narrow shoulders, and
no sidewalks are provided. Regardless, bicyclists and pedestrians frequently use Pierce Road for recreational activities. The City is aware of the excessive speeding that occurs on this
section of Pierce Road, and has identified some signing and striping improvements for this segment.. Given the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and limited sight distance at
numerous locations, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph and that the City continue to monitor this section of Pierce Road for additional traffic calming
measures as appropriate. 82
25 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Pierce Road from Mount Eden Road to Surrey Lane The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Pierce Road are 33.6 mph
in the northbound direction and 34.0 mph in the southbound direction. The posted speed limit is 25 mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of 8.6 mph and 9.0 mph,
respectively. This data would typically require posting a speed limit of 35 mph. Five mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Pierce Road for the three-year
period analyzed for this report. This section of Pierce Road is similar to the Pierce Road section from Highway 9 to Mount Eden Road described above. Please refer analysis and recommendations
described in the above paragraph. As such, we recommend maintaining the posted speed limit of 25 mph. Prospect Road from Westerly City Limit to Stelling Road The speed survey results
show that vehicles are traveling at 9.9 and 9.0 mph in excess of the posted speed limit of 25 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. This data would require posting
a speed limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. This is a narrow
roadway that has narrow shoulder striping and no sidewalks. Pedestrians and bicyclists both use this roadway to access to the county Park at the end of the road. Therefore, increased
speeds would potentially represent an increase safety concern. It is not recommended that the speed limit be raised to 30 mph or 35 mph as the observed speeds indicate on this section
of Prospect Road. We recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. Prospect Road from Stelling Road to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road On this section of Prospect Road
the posted speed limit is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly 41.0 mph in both the eastbound and westbound directions. This results in speeds of almost 6.0
mph in excess of the posted speed limit and would initially indicate a speed limit of 40 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported for this segment of Prospect Road
for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Under CVC, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed if more than 16 housing
units front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile. This section of Prospect Road meets this requirement. Thus, the initial limit of 40 mph based on the observed 85th percentile
speeds can be reduced by 5 mph given the residential nature of the roadway and the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. This segment of Prospect Road has sidewalks and bicycle lanes
on both sides of the roadway. In combination with the existing roadway characteristics and the observed 85th percentile speeds, it is recommended that the speed limit be maintained at
35 mph. Prospect Road from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Miller Avenue On this segment of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 40 mph and vehicles were observed traveling at 44.5 and
44.3 in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. Thus, the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate a speed limit of 45 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has
been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is located at the corner of Prospect Road and
Titus Avenue and attracts pedestrian and bicycle activity. Therefore, it is recommended that the City maintain the 40 mph speed limit, which is five mph lower than the critical speeds
indicates. 83
26 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Prospect Road from Miller Avenue to Lawrence Expressway On this segment of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 40 mph and
vehicle speeds were measured at 43.8 and 46.3 mph in the eastbound and westbound direction, respectively. The observed critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be raised
to 45 mph. Five mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for 2003-2006. Prospect High School is located just west of the Prospect Road and
Lawrence Expressway Intersection, and attracts pedestrian and bicycle activity. It is recommended that the City maintain the speed limit at 40 mph. Based on the accident record and proximity
of the high school, the City can maintain the 40 mph speed limit, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the critical speeds. Quito Road from Southerly City Limit to Bicknell
Road The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Quito Road exceed the posted speed limit of 30 mph by 10.9 mph in the northbound direction and 8.5 mph in the southbound direction.
The observed 85th percentile speed indicates that the speed limit should be 40 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the three-year
period analyzed for this report. Quito Road is a two-lane collector street that connects Saratoga-Los Gatos Road with Saratoga Road. Between Maude Avenue and Bicknell a pedestrian and
bicycle bath is located on the east side of the roadway. However, no continuous sidewalks or pathways are provided on the entire segment of Quito Road. Under the CVC, the City can maintain
the speed limit at five mph below the limit indicated by the 85th percentile speeds when existing conditions justify the reduction. Additionally, this segment of Quito Road is fairly
straight and narrow, and only includes one ten to twelve foot travel lane in each direction, for a total pavement width of 24-feet. Therefore, under the CVC, the City can maintain speed
limit ten mph below the posted speed limit and maintain the 30 mph speed limit on this segment of Quito Road. Quito Road from Bicknell Road to Pollard Road The posted speed limit on
this section of Quito Road is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds on this roadway section exceed the posted speed limit by 11.0 mph (northbound) and 11.2 mph (southbound). This indicates
a speed limit of 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road between 2003 and 2006. This segment of Quito Road is very narrow and
does not provide additional pedestrian and bicycle facilities; therefore a posted speed limit of 25 mph is allowable under the CVC, even if the speed limit is more than five mph below
the 85th percentile speed (CVC 22358.3). We also recommend that this roadway segment should be monitored for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Quito
Road from Pollard Road to Allendale Avenue On this section of Quito Road speed limits were observed at approximately 33.8 and 32.7 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively.
The posted speed limit is 30 mph. Since, vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds initially indicate that the speed limit should be
posted at 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Marshall Lane Elementary
School is located just west of Quito Road, and therefore Quito Road serves as an access route for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians traveling to the school. Based on the combination
of the accident history and the proximity to the school, it is recommended that the speed limit be maintained at 30 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed
85th percentile speeds. 84
27 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Quito Road from Allendale Avenue to Yorkton Way The posted speed limit on this section of Quito Road is 35 mph. The 85th percentile
speed surveys at Quito Road between Allendale Avenue and Yorkton Way is 5.7 mph over the posted speed limit in the northbound direction. In the southbound direction the observed 85th
percentile speed is three mph above the speed limit. The critical speeds initially indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 40 mph. Four mid-block speed-related accidents have
been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. North of State Route 85 this section of Quito Road has sidewalks on both sides of the
roadway. However, this section of Quito Road does not have any sidewalks or bike lanes south of SR 85. To ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety, it is recommended that the speed limit
be set at five mph below the speed indicated by the observed critical speeds. Therefore, the speed speed limit should be maintained at 35 mph. Quito Road from Yorkton Way to Baylor Avenue
The 85th percentile speeds in the southbound direction on this section of Quito Road was observed to be 5.9 mph above the posted speed limit of 35 mph. The speeds in the southbound direction
are nearly four mph above the speed limit. The observed speeds indicate that the road should be posted for 40 mph. One mid-block speedrelated accident has been reported for this segment
of Quito Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. On the west side of Quito Road, on the quarter mile stretch between Yorkton Way and McCoy Avenue, 16 separate dwelling
units front the contiguous properties on Quito Road. Additionally, on this same quarter mile segment a bike path is provided on the west side of Quito Road, but not on the east side.
Thus bicycles have to share the road with vehicles. Therefore, under the CVC, the City can establish a speed limit at five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed critical
speeds. It is recommended that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Saratoga Avenue from Big Basin Way to Seagraves Way The 85th percentile speeds were observed at 38.0
mph (northbound) and 39.1 mph (southbound). The posted speed limit on this section of Saratoga Avenue is 35 mph. The observed speeds indicate that the road should be posted for 40 mph.
However, other factors justify reducing the speed limit as indicated by the observed speeds. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Saratoga Avenue
for the threeyear period analyzed for this report. Saratoga Avenue provides direct access to downtown Saratoga, which is located just south of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue. Pedestrian and
bicycle access is limited to a path on the eastside of Saratoga Avenue. Residents from the west side of Saratoga Avenue need to cross Saratoga Avenue mid-block to access the path, which
also provides connection to City services north on Saratoga Avenue, such as the Library and Community Center. In the quarter mile distance between Orchard Road and Seagraves Way, there
are approximately 17 driveways fronting Saratoga Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds
(CVC 627). The existing driveways end at the curb of the roadway, where bushes provide limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. To protect pedestrian and bicyclist safety,
we recommend that the City maintain the posted speed limit of 35 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed 85th percentile speeds. 85
28 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Saratoga Avenue from Seagraves Way to Shadow Oaks Way (West) Saratoga Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The 85th percentile
speeds were observed to be 41.2 mph and 39.8 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. This results in speeds of 6.2 mph and 4.8 mph in excess of the posted
speed limit, and indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Six mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this short segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed
for this report. This section of Saratoga Avenue is similar to the Saratoga Avenue section from Big Basin Way to Seagraves Way described above. Because this segment is located between
the above segment (Saratoga Avenue from Big Basin Way to Seagraves Way) which meets the criteria for CVC 627 and the segment below (Saratoga Avenue from Shadow Oaks Way West to Fruitvale
Avenue) which also meets CVC 627 criteria and has numerous school crossings, we recommend for the sake of pedestrian and bicyclist safety that the City maintain the existing posted speed
limit of 35 mph. Saratoga Avenue from Shadow Oaks Way (West) to Fruitvale Avenue The posted speed limit on this segment of Saratoga Avenue is 35 mph. Vehicles were observed traveling
at 39.8 mph (northbound) and 39.1 mph (southbound). Thus the observed speed would indicate that the speed limit should be 40 mph. A total of nine mid-block speed-related accidents have
been reported for this segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. In the quarter mile distance between Westerly Shadow Oaks Way and before arriving
at Baroni Court, there are over 16 driveways fronting Saratoga Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile
speeds (CVC 627). The existing driveways end at the curb of roadway where bushes provide limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. School crossings are provided across
Saratoga Avenue at Herriman Way and full sidewalks are not provided continuously on both sides of the roadway. Based on the school crossings, the number of speed-related accidents on
this segment of Saratoga Avenue and the CVC criteria, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 35 mph. Saratoga Avenue from Cox Avenue to Northerly City Limits
On this section of Saratoga Avenue speed limits were observed at approximately 44.3 and 43.6 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. The posted speed limit is
40 mph. Since vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 45 mph. Thirteen mid-block
speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. On both sides of Saratoga Avenue, on the quarter mile
stretch north of Bucknall Road, more than 16 separate dwelling units front the contiguous properties Saratoga Road. Therefore, under the CVC the City has the authority to post the speed
limit at five mph below the speed indicated by the observed 85th percentile speeds, and the City shall maintain the 40 mph speed limit on this roadway segment. Saratoga Creek Drive from
Cox Avenue to Kosich Drive In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.3 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile
speed was measured at 2.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile
speeds in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 25 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Saratoga Creek Drive for the
three-year period analyzed. 86
29 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Saratoga Avenue to Verde Vista Lane The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road are 45.2 mph in the northbound direction and 45.6 mph in the southbound direction. The posted speed limit is 40 mph, resulting in excess speeds in both the northbound and southbound
direction of nearly 6.0 mph. These observed speeds would indicate a speed limit of 45 mph. Four mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. This section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road begins at the northern end of Saratoga High School, and therefore is close to a school zone. All four of these accidents have been reported
just north of Verde Vista Lane near the school. Additionally, this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is nearly one mile long and has several unmarked legal crosswalks. Signalized crosswalks
are provided only at Blauer Drive. Therefore, it is recommended that the City maintain the current speed limit of 40 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed
critical speeds. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Verde Vista Lane to Blauer Drive The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road are 45.2 mph in the northbound
direction and 45.6 mph in the southbound direction. The posted speed limit is 40 mph, resulting in excess speeds in both the northbound and southbound direction of nearly 6.0 mph. These
observed speeds would indicate a speed limit of 45 mph. Four mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. This section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road begins at the northern end of Saratoga High School, and therefore is close to a school zone. All four of these accidents have been reported just north of Verde Vista Lane near the
school. Additionally, this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is nearly one mile long and has several unmarked legal crosswalks. Signalized crosswalks are provided only at Blauer Drive.
Therefore, it is recommended that the City maintain the current speed limit of 40 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed critical speeds. Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road from Blauer Drive to Union Pacific Rail Road On this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road speed limits were observed at approximately 44.0 mph in both directions. The posted speed
limit is 40 mph. Since vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 45 mph. Five mid-block
speedrelated accidents have been reported on this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. A shopping center is located at the corner of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Blauer Drive and an elementary
school is located just east of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Additionally, since, it is recommended that the speed limit be maintained at 40 mph at the two roadway segments of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road south of this segment, we recommend that the speed speed limit on this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road be maintained at 40 mph to provide a consistent speed limit on Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. Scotland Drive from Saratoga Avenue to Cumberland Drive The posted speed limit on this segment of Scotland Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed
was measured at 9.2 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.6 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th
percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Scotland Drive for the three-year
period analyzed. 87
30 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In
accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Scotland Drive has no sidewalks
or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b)) and the existing roadway geometries, this segment of Scotland Drive qualifies as a
local street with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Scotland Drive. Seagull
Way from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Cox Avenue The posted speed limit on this segment of Seagull Way is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.1
mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would
indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Seagull Way for the three-year period analyzed.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Seagull Way has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally
based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b)) and the existing roadway geometries, this segment of Seagull Way qualifies as a local street with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that
the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Seagull Way. Sobey Road from Northerly Quito Road to Southerly Quito Road The posted speed limit
on Sobey Road is 30 mph and the 85th percentile speeds were observed to exceed the posted speed limit by 8.7 mph in the northbound and 7.6 mph in the southbound direction. The critical
speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 40 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported between 2003 and 2006. Sobey Road is a winding local road that
fronts private residents. The roadway width of the roadway varies between 20 and 40 feet. In terms of pedestrian and bicycle safety, Sobey Road does not provide any bike lanes or any
continuous sidewalks. Due to the nature of the roadway it is not recommended that the speed limit be increased to 40 mph as the observed 85th percentile speed would indicate. Rather,
it is recommended that the City maintain the current posted speed limit of 30 mph. Toll Gate Road from Big Basin Way to Saratoga Heights Drive The posted speed limit on this segment
of Toll Gate Road Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted limit in both the northbound and southbound directions. Thus the observed 85th percentile
speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speedrelated accidents have been reported for this segment of Toll Gate Road for the three-year period
analyzed. Toll Gate Road is a narrow (24 feet) and winding local road. This segment of Canyon View Drive has no sidewalks or pedestrian facilities. Given the roadway geometries we recommend
that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Woodside Drive from Bellwood Drive to Prospect Road The posted speed limit on this segment of Woodside Drive is 25 mph. In
the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.2 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.4 mph
over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds 88
31 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for
this segment of Woodside Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment.
In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Woodside
Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature
of Woodside Drive. 89
32 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 4. COMPARISON OF 2006 SPEEDS TO 2001 SURVEY This section of the report compares the observed 85th percentile speeds collected
for this report, to those observed in the 2001 speed survey. Specifically, this section presents a comparison of the trends in observed speeds in the City. Table 2 compares the 85th
percentile speeds for the years 2001 and 2006 speed data and Figure 6 graphically shows the difference in the observed 85th percentile speeds between year 2006 and year 2001 data (2006
minus 2001). As indicated in Figure 7, 85th percentile speeds have generally decreased overall as compared to data from 2001. Only on the following 15 roadway segments did speeds increase
in one or both directions as compared to data collected in 2001: • Allendale from Fruitvale to Portos Court (westbound) • Allendale from Portos Court to Chester Avenue (eastbound and
westbound) • Allendale from Chester Avenue to Quito Road (eastbound and westbound) • Chester Avenue form Ten Acres Road to Sobey Road (northbound and southbound) • Fruitvale Avenue from
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Burgundy Way (northbound and southbound) • Fruitvale Avenue from Burgundy Way to Allendale Avenue (northbound direction) • Mendelsohn Lane from easterly Saratoga-Los
Gatos Road to westerly Saratoga Los-Gatos Road (eastbound) • Montalvo Road from Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Cul-de-sac (northbound and southbound) • Mount Eden Road from Pierce Road to
Westerly City Limits (northbound and southbound) • Pierce Road from Highway 9 to Mount Eden Road (northbound) • Prospect Road from Stelling Road to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (northbound
and southbound) • Quito Road from Southerly City Limit to Bicknell Road (northbound) • Quito Road from Bicknell Road to Pollard Road (southbound) • Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Blauer
Drive to Union Pacific Rail Road (northbound and southbound) • Sobey Road from northerly Quito Road to southerly Quito Road (northbound and southbound) The greatest increase in speed
was approximately five mph and occurred on the roadway segments of Chester Avenue, Mendelsohn Lane, Montalvo Road, Pierce Road, and Prospect Road listed above. On the remaining 29 roadway
segments, the 85th percentile speeds decreased as compared to the 2001 data. The largest decreases in speed were up to roughly six mph and occurred on the following five roadway segments:
• Chester Avenue from Allendale Avenue to Ten Acres Road (northbound and southbound) 90
Figure 6 Change in 85th Percentile Speed between 2001 and 2006 -10 -8 -6 -4 -20246 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585
6061 Roadway Segments (see Table 1) Change in 85th %ile Speed (mph) NB/EB SB/WB 91
34 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 • Cox Avenue from Rail Road Tracks to Saratoga Avenue (westbound) • Glen Brea Drive from Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue (southbound)
• Pierce Road from Surrey Lane to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (southbound) • Prospect Road from Westerly City Limits to Stelling Road (eastbound) The remaining roadway segments experienced
decreases in the 85th percentile speeds of five miles per hour or less as compared to the 2001 Speed Survey. 92
35 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 TABLE 2 SPEED SURVEY RESULTS COMPARISON 2001 TO 2006 85th Percentile Speed ? between 2001 and 2006 Speed Survey2 NB/EB1 SB/WB1
Roadway Segment Posted Speed Limit 2001 2006 2001 2006 NB/EB1 SB/WB2 1. Allendale Ave from Fruitvale Ave to Portos Ct 35 39.0 38.0 35.0 36.7 -1.0 1.7 2. Allendale Ave from Portos Ct
to Chester Ave 35 40.0 40.7 38.0 38.5 0.7 0.5 3. Allendale Ave from Chester Ave to Quito Rd 25 35.0 36.2 35.0 35.1 1.2 0.1 4. Arroyo De Arguello from Comer Dr. to Via Roncole 25 n/a3
28.0 n/a3 29.8 n/a3 n/a3 5. Beaumont Ave from Herriman Ave to Glasgow Dr 25 33.0 32.0 34.0 31.8 -1.0 -2.2 6. Bohlman Rd from Southerly City Limit to Sixth St 25 n/a 29.1 29.0 27.1 n/a
-1.9 7. Braemar Dr. from Howen Dr. to Scotland Dr. 25 n/a3 32.7 n/a3 32.2 n/a3 n/a3 8. Bucknall Rd. from Saratoga Ave. to Quito Rd. 25 n/a3 28.6 n/a3 30.2 n/a3 n/a3 9. Canyon View Dr.
from Reid Ln. to Toll Gate Rd. 25 n/a3 28.6 n/a3 28.9 n/a3 n/a3 10. Chateau Dr. from Regan Ln. to southern Argonaut Dr. 25 n/a3 28.9 n/a3 30.6 n/a3 n/a3 11. Chester Ave from Allendale
Ave to Ten Acres Rd 25 37.0 31.1 37.0 28.9 -5.9 -8.1 12. Chester Ave from Ten Acres Rd to Sobey Rd 25 27.0 29.8 24.0 29.1 2.8 5.1 13. Cox Ave from Sara-Sunnyvale to RR Tracks 35 42.0
41.8 43.0 42.1 -0.2 -0.9 14. Cox Ave from RR Tracks to Saratoga Ave 35 44.0 38.9 44.0 37.6 -5.1 -6.4 15. Cox Ave from Saratoga Ave to Paseo Presada 25 36.0 35.1 37.0 35.9 -0.9 -1.1 16.
Cumberland Dr. from Cox Ave. to Scotland Dr. 25 n/a3 32.9 n/a3 33.1 n/a3 n/a3 17. Farwell Ave from Fruitvale Ave to Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd 25 n/a 35.1 n/a 33.1 n/a n/a 18. Fruitvale Ave
from Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd to Burgundy Way 35 41.0 44.1 40.0 42.3 3.1 2.3 19. Fruitvale Ave from Burgundy Way to Allendale Ave 35 41.0 43.2 43.0 42.7 2.2 -0.3 20. Fruitvale Ave from
Allendale Ave to Saratoga Ave 35 43.0 40.0 40.0 39.4 -3.0 -0.6 21. Glasgow Dr. from Argonne Dr. to Cumberland Dr. 25 n/a3 28.0 n/a3 26.2 n/a3 n/a3 22. Glen Brae Dr from Scotland Dr to
Cox Ave 25 34.0 33.3 41.0 33.3 -0.7 -7.7 23. Harleigh Dr. from Allendale Ave. to Fortuna Ct. 25 n/a3 24.6 n/a3 25.7 n/a3 n/a3 24. Herriman Ave from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd to Saratoga
Ave 25 38.0 35.3 38.0 34.0 -2.7 -4.0 25. Horseshoe Dr. from eastern SR 9 to western SR 9 25 n/a3 31.1 n/a3 32.7 n/a3 n/a3 26. Johnson Ave from Prospect Rd to Northerly City limit 35
40.0 37.4 43.0 38.0 -2.6 -5.0 27. McFarland Ave. from Saratoga Ave. to Devon Ave. 25 n/a3 29.3 n/a3 27.7 n/a3 n/a3 28. Mendelsohn Ln from easterly Saratoga-Los Gatos to westerly Saratoga-Los
Gatos Rd 25 28.0 32.7 37.0 35.3 4.7 -1.7 29. Montalvo Rd from Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd to Cul-de-sac 25 29.0 33.8 30.0 32.4 4.8 2.4 30. Mt. Eden Rd from Pierce Rd to Westerly City Limit
25 32.0 35.6 36.0 36.5 3.6 0.5 31. Paseo Presada from Bucknall Rd. to Dundee Ave. 25 n/a3 30.4 n/a3 30.6 n/a3 n/a3 32. Pierce Rd from Highway 9 to Mt. Eden Rd 25 31.0 35.8 35.0 33.6
4.8 -1.4 33. Pierce Rd from Mt. Eden Rd to Surrey Ln 25 38.0 33.6 38.0 34.0 -4.4 -4.0 93
36 City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 TABLE 2 SPEED SURVEY RESULTS COMPARISON 2001 TO 2006 ? between 85th Percentile Speed 2001 and 2006 Speed Survey2 NB/EB1 SB/WB1
Roadway Segment Posted Speed Limit 2001 2006 2001 2006 NB/EB1 SB/WB2 34. Pierce Rd from Surrey Ln to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd 30 35.0 31.8 36.0 30.0 -3.2 -6.0 35. Prospect Rd from Westerly
City Limit to Stelling Rd 25 44.0 34.9 38.0 34.0 -9.1 -4.0 36. Prospect Rd from Stelling Rd to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd 35 39.0 40.7 36.0 40.5 1.7 4.5 37. Prospect Rd from Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Rd to Miller Ave 40 47.0 44.5 45.0 44.3 -2.5 -0.7 38. Prospect Rd from Miller Ave to Lawrence Expressway 40 44.0 43.8 47.0 46.3 -0.2 -0.7 39. Prospect Rd from Lawrence Expressway to
Easterly City Limit 35 39.0 33.8 n/a 34.4 -5.2 n/a 40. Quito Rd from Southerly City Limit to Bicknell Rd 30 39.0 40.9 39.0 38.5 1.9 -0.5 41. Quito Rd from Bicknell Rd to Pollard Rd 25
38.0 36.0 35.0 36.2 -2.0 1.2 42. Quito Rd from Pollard Rd to Allendale Ave 30 37.0 33.8 36.0 32.7 32.7 -3.2 -3.3 43. Quito Rd from Allendale Ave to Yorkton Way 35 41.0 40.7 43.0 38.0
-0.3 -5.0 44. Quito Rd from Yorkton Way to Baylor Ave 35 39.0 38.5 41.0 40.9 -0.5 -0.1 45. Sarahills Dr. from Verde Vista to Pierce Rd. 25 n/a3 24.2 n/a3 25.7 n/a3 n/a3 46. Saratoga
Ave from Big Basin to Seagraves Way 35 41.0 38.0 41.0 39.1 -3.0 -1.9 47. Saratoga Ave from Seagraves Way to Douglass Ln 35 44.0 41.2 40.0 39.8 -2.8 -0.2 48. Saratoga Ave from Douglass
Ln to Fruitvale Ave 35 41.0 39.8 41.0 39.1 -1.2 -1.9 49. Saratoga Ave from Fruitvale Ave to Dagmar Dr 40 44.0 40.9 45.0 40.3 -3.1 -4.7 50. Saratoga Ave from Vineyard Ln to Cox Ave 40
45.0 39.8 44.0 40.0 -5.2 -4.0 51. Saratoga Ave from Cox Ave to Northerly City Limit 40 45.0 42.7 48.0 44.5 -2.3 -3.5 52. Saratoga Creek Dr. from Cox Ave. to Kosich Dr. 25 n/a3 27.3 n/a3
27.7 n/a3 n/a3 53. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Saratoga Ave to Verde Vista Ln 40 46.0 44.3 44.0 43.6 -1.7 -0.4 54. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Verde Vista Ln to Blauer Dr 40 48.0 45.2
48.0 45.6 -2.8 -2.4 55. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Blauer Dr to Union Pacific RailRoad 40 42.0 43.6 43.0 43.6 1.6 0.6 56. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd from Union Pacific RailRoad to Prospect
Rd 40 42.0 40.3 45.0 42.3 -1.7 -2.7 57, Scotland Dr. from Saratoga Ave. to Cumberland Dr. 25 n/a3 34.2 n/a3 33.6 n/a3 n/a3 58. Seagull Way from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. to Cox Ave. 25
n/a3 33.1 n/a3 32.7 n/a3 n/a3 59. Sobey Rd from Northerly Quito Rd to Southerly Quito Rd 30 34.0 38.7 35.0 37.6 4.7 2.6 60. Toll Gate Road from Big Basin Way to Saratoga Heights Dr.
25 n/a3 30.6 n/a3 30.6 n/a3 n/a3 61. Woodside Dr. from Bellwood Dr. to Prospect Rd. 25 n/a3 30.2 n/a3 28.4 n/a3 n/a3 Note: 1 NB = Northbound, EB = Eastbound, SB= Southbound, WB = Westbound
2 Difference 2001 Speed Survey = 2006 speed minus 2001 speed. 3 n/a = Data not available in 2001 survey. 94
City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 5. AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES This section of the report presents the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes for the roadway segments
analyzed for this report. Figure 7 graphically presents the ADT for the 61 study roadway segments analyzed and compares those to the data collected in 2001. All but four of the roadway
segments analyzed in this report serve less than 25,000 ADT. The following four roadway segments in the City serve between 25,000 and 40,000 ADT: • Saratoga Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue
to Dagmar Drive • Saratoga Avenue from Vineyard Lane to Cox Avenue • Saratoga Avenue from Cox Avenue to Northerly City Limit • Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Union Pacific Railroad to
Prospect Road Saratoga Avenue is a major arterial in the City of Saratoga and provides direct access to State Route 85 and the downtown village; therefore the higher volumes on this
roadway are expected. As illustrated in Figure 6, overall ADT volumes decreased as compared to the the volume data collected in 2001. 95
Chester Prospect Cox Pierce Herriman Mt Eden Beaumont Saratoga-Sunnyvale Fruitvale Quito Sobey Quito Glen Brae Saratoga Allendale Bohlman Montalvo Mendelsohn Farwell Johnson 85 9 9 Bucknall
McFarland Harleigh Sea Gull Glasgow Braemar Scotland Chateau Arroyo De Arguello Canyon Tol l GateView Sarahills Paseo Prasada Woodside Saratoga Creek Cumberland Horseshoe April 2008
1025-446\Phase 11 2006 Saratoga Speed Survey FIGURE 7 AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT) VOLUMES N NOT TO SCALE LEGEND: = 100 -1,000 = 1,001 -6,000 = 6,001 -20,000 = 20,001 -40,000 96
City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION This report presents the results of a speed survey analysis completed in the City of Saratoga, California.
This study analyzes the sufficiency of posted speed limits on 61 roadway segments within the Saratoga City limits. Speed limits for the roadway segments were evaluated and compared to
the 85th percentile speed to make recommendations on whether the speed limit is appropriate and can be enforced by California law. Specifically, roadway segments where the 85th percentile
speed exceeds the posted speed limit by 2.5 miles per hour (mph) or more were analyzed in more detail to determine the adequacy of the posted speed limit. Based on the analysis in this
report, we recommend that the City of Saratoga maintain the existing speed limits, and that the City monitor speeds on the following five roadway segments and implement traffic calming
measures to maintain and possibly decrease the 85th percentile speeds: • Allendale Avenue from Chester Avenue to Quito Road • Cox Avenue from Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada • Farwell
Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road • Glen Brae Drive from Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue • Quito Road from Bicknell Road to Pollard Road FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS Based
on CVC Section 40802, city roadways not defined as a collector or arterial street are classified as a local roadway with a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph if the local roadway primarily
provides access to abutting residential property and meets the following three conditions: a) Roadway width of not more than 40 feet b) Not more than one-half of a mile of uninterrupted
length. Interruptions include official traffic control signals as defined in CVC Section 445 and include among other control devices stop-signs and signals. c) Not more than one traffic
lane in each direction The following roadway segments analyzed in the 2006 Saratoga Speed Survey qualify as local roadways as defined by CVC Section 40802 and should be posted with a
prima facie speed of 25 mph: • Arroyo De Arguello from Comer Dr. to Via Roncole • Braemar Dr. from Howen Dr. to Scotland Dr. • Bucknall Rd. from Saratoga Ave. to Quito Rd. • Chateau
Dr. from Regan ln. to southern Argonaut Dr. • Cumberland Dr. from Cox Ave. to Scotland Dr. • Horseshoe Dr. from eastern SR 9 to western SR 9 • McFarland Ave. from Saratoga Ave. to Devon
Ave. 97
City of Saratoga – Draft Final Speed Survey April 2008 • Paseo Presada from Bucknall Rd. to Dundee Ave. • Scotland Dr. from Saratoga Ave. to Cumberland Dr. • Seagull Way from Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Rd. to Cox Ave. • Woodside Dr. from Bellwood Dr. to Prospect Rd. We recommend that the City of Saratoga amend section article 9-30.060 to exclude the roadway segments listed above from
future speed surveys. This will set the prima facie speed on the roadway segments listed above to 25 mph and they would not need to be included in the next update to the Citywide Speed
Survey. 98
Appendix A DRAFT For Road Segment Data Sheets Prepared For: City of Saratoga, California April 2008 99
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 1 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 8,000 8,326 3,490 3,720 Eastbound
Westbound 34.1 mph 32.8 mph 38.0 mph 36.7 mph 29.3 -39.3 mph 28.0 -38.0 mph 82.2 % 79.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.56 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Allendale Avenue for that segment between Fruitvale Avenue and Portos Court. Allendale Avenue Number of Lanes Fruitvale Avenue to Portos Court November
15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 40 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured
at 1.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established
the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Therefore, we recommended that the speed limit be maintained at the current
posted limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed. Notes: Description of Surrounding
Area: 35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • West Valley College
located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • Redwood Middle School • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints • Continuous sidewalks on south side, • Residential
Neighborhood discontinuous on north side • No bicycle facilities • Two mid block crosswalks • Approximately 5 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 1. 100
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 2 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 9,001 8,581 3,760 3,860 Eastbound
Westbound 36.6 mph 34.2 mph 40.7 mph 38.5 mph 31.8 -41.8 mph 29.1 -39.1 mph 78.3 % 79.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Allendale Avenue is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speed measured in the eastbound direction is 5.7 mph over the posted speed limit, while the westbound
speed was measured 3.5 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus, the observed speeds indicate that the speed limit on this section of Allendale Avenue should be increased to 40 mph. No
mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. This segment is located immediately east
of West Valley College, and is frequently used by pedestrians and bicyclist for access to the school, as well as by residents. Additionally, this segment of Allendale Avenue does not
have sidewalks on either side of the roadway. The CVC gives cities the jurisdiction to establish the speed limit five mph below the nearest five mph increment indicated by the 85th percentile
speeds when additional factors support such action. Thus, the speed limit should be maintained at 35 mph on this segment due to pedestrian and bicycle activity on this roadway segment.
Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board
for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th
Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802
requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Allendale Avenue for that segment between Portos Court and Chester Avenue. Allendale Avenue Number of of Lanes Portos Court to Chester Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted
Speed Total Vehicles Observed • West Valley College located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • Two churches • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No
bicycle facilities • Approximately 3 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 2. 101
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 3 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 30-36 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 8,733 8,341 3,640 3,690 Eastbound
Westbound 31.8 mph 31 mph 36.2 mph 35.1 mph 26.8 -36.8 mph 25.7 -35.7 mph 74.9 % 78.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.55 1.95 0.42 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Allendale Avenue for that segment between Chester Avenue and Quito Road. Allendale Avenue Number of Lanes Chester Avenue to Quito Road November
15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 43 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: Speeds in excess of 11.2 mph and 10.1 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph were observed in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. This is the only section
of Allendale Avenue where the speed limit is set to 25 mph, the remaining sections of Allendale Avenue have a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The observed 85th percentile speed indicates
that the speed limit should be 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report.
In the quarter mile distance between Quito Road and Harleigh Drive there are 16 driveways fronting Allendale Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority to maintain a speed
limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds (CVC 627). This section of Allendale Avenue has no sidewalks and the existing driveways end at the curb of the roadway, where
bushes provided limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. There is a dip in the road that is not apparent to drivers. Thus, we recommend that the City maintain the 25
mph speed limit, and that the City monitor this segment of Allendale Avenue for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Notes: Description of Surrounding
Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • Pedestrian traffic from St. Andrew's
Church and School • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 13 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • There is a dip in the road that is not
apparent to drivers. • Intersection at Harleigh Drive Data Summary 3. 102
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 4 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,047 1,917 680 640 Northbound
Southbound 23.9 mph 25.7 mph 28 mph 29.8 mph 19.5 -29.5 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 78 % 78.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.54 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined
by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed
is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Arroyo De Arguello for that segment between Comer Drive and Via Roncole. Arroyo De Arguello Number of Lanes Comer
Drive to Via Roncole March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current
Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in
the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4.8 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest
five five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus
the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Arroyo
De Arguello for the three year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance
with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Arroyo De Arguello has
discontinuous sidewalks on the westside of the street and no bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of
25 mph due to the residential nature of Arroyo De Arguello. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related Notes: Description
of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Recommended Speed
Limit: • none • Discontinuous sidewalk on westside of street • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 4a. 103
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 5 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,453 2,251 700 640 Northbound
Southbound 26.7 mph 26.8 mph 32 mph 31.8 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 65.7 % 69.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 2.27 1.95 0.76 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Beaumont Avenue has a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly 32 mph in both directions, resulting in speeds of almost seven
mph in excess of the posted speed limit. This would typically only allow posting the speed limit at the nearest 5-mph increment (i.e., 30 mph). One speed-related mid-block accident has
been reported on this section of Beaumont Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a
quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed
critical speed. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Beaumont Avenue. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 31 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th
Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Beaumont Avenue for that segment between Herriman
Avenue and Glasgow Drive. Beaumont Avenue Number of Lanes Herriman Avenue to Glasgow Drive November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks • Residential
Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 5. 104
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 6 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 20 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,229 2,301 650 640 Northbound
Southbound 24.6 mph 23 mph 29.1 mph 27.1 mph 20.1 -30.1 mph 18.8 -28.8 mph 75.7 % 77.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 7.87 1.95 0.79 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Bohlman Road for that segment between the Southerly City Limit and Sixth Street. Bohlman Road Number of Lanes Southerly City Limit to Sixth Street
November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 1 Accident History:
Recommended Speed Limit: The 85th percentile speeds were observed at 29.1 mph and 27.1 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. The posted speed limit is 25 mph,
resulting in speeds of 4.1 mph and 2.1 mph in excess of the speed limit. Because the lower speed in one of two directions can be used to set the limit, a posted limit of 25 mph is acceptable
for this segment. Therefore, we recommend that the speed limit be maintained at the current posted limit of 25 mph. On this section of Bohlman Road, one speed-related mid-block accident
has been reported for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle
miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bike lanes • none Data Summary 6. 105
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 7 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,469 1,167 490 390 Eastbound
Westbound 27.4 mph 27.1 mph 32.7 mph 32.2 mph 22.1 -32.1 mph 22.1 -32.1 mph 68.6 % 69.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.15 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related In the eastbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the critical speed was measured at 7.2 mph over the posted speed limit.
The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The
lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No
mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Braemar Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of
the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established
by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Braemar Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current
speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Braemar Drive. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Braemar Drive for that segment
between Howen Drive and Scotland Drive. Braemar Drive Number of Lanes Howen Drive to Scotland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed
10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary
7a. 106
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 8 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 36 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 4,675 2,926 1,560 980 Eastbound
Westbound 25.1 mph 25.9 mph 28.6 mph 30.2 mph 20.4 -30.4 mph 20.6 -30.6 mph 83.8 % 75.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the
85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Bucknall Road for that segment between Saratoga Avenue and Quito Road. Bucknall Road Number of Lanes
Saratoga Avenue to Quito Road March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: The posted speed limit on this segment of Bucknall Road is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction the 85th
percentile speed was measured at 3.6 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.2 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the
observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Bucknall Road
for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Bucknall Primary School is located at the corner
of Bucknall Road and Paseo Presada Road, and a school crosswalk is located just west of the school on Bucknall Road approximately 350 feet east of Saratoga Avenue. Additionally, this
segment of Bucknall Road has discontinuous sidewalks on the south sides of the roadway and no bicycle facilities on both sides of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change
the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Bucknall Road. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related
Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification:
Recommended Speed Limit: • El Quito Park • Bucknall Primary School at corner of Bucknall Road and Paseo Prasada • Discontinous sidewalk southside of street • Transitional Neighborhood
with office and residential • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 8a. 107
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 9 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 20 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 724 696 240 230 Northbound
Southbound 24.7 mph 24.5 mph 28.6 mph 28.9 mph 19.7 -29.7 mph 19.7 -29.7 mph 76.8 % 76.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of Canyon View Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.6 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.9 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Canyon View Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Canyon View Drive is a narrow (20 feet) and
winding, local road. This segment of Canyon View Drive has no sidewalks or pedestrian facilities. Given the roadway geometries the speed limit could be set to 20 mph based on code in
the CVC (CVC 22358.3) and we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed
limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be
established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving.
This means that a a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density
along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Canyon
View Drive for that segment between Reid Lane and Toll Gate Road. Canyon View Drive Number of Lanes Reid Lane to Toll Gate Road March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle
facilities • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 9a. 108
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 10 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,302 929 430 310 Eastbound
Westbound 25 mph 26.1 mph 28.9 mph 30.6 mph 20.6 -30.6 mph 22.1 -32.1 mph 81 % 75.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined
by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed
is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Chateau Drive for that segment between Regan Lane and southern Argonaut Drive. Chateau Drive Number of Lanes Regan
Lane to southern Argonaut Drive March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.9 mph over the posted limit,
while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at
the nearest nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established
the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit
should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Chateau Drive for the threeyear period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling
units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at
five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Argonaut Elementary School is located at the corner of Chateau Drive and Shadow Mountain Drive, and a school crosswalk
is located just norht of the school on Chateau Drive approximately 350 feet east of Argonaut Drive. Additionally, this segment of Bucknall Road has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities.
Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Chateau Drive. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th
Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities: Summary and Justification: Recommended Speed Limit: • Argonaut Elementary School • Shopping center • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bike lanes • none Data Summary
10a. 109
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 11 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 1,361 1,303 550 490 Northbound
Southbound 26.8 mph 24.7 mph 31.1 mph 28.9 mph 21.5 -31.5 mph 20.4 -30.4 mph 77.4 % 79.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Chester Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speed survey at Chester Avenue between Allendale Avenue and Ten Acres Road is 6.1 mph over the
posted speed limit in the northbound direction. In the southbound direction, the observed 85th percentile speed is 3.9 mph above the posted speed limit. This would typically require
a posted limit of 30 mph. Of note, is that the 85th percentile speeds on this section of Chester Avenue are about five mph slower than the 37 mph speeds observed in the 2001 speed survey.
No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Chester Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Since Chester Avenue is a narrow, 25-foot
wide residential street with no separate sidewalks or paths for pedestrians or bicyclists, it warrants a reduction in the speed limit. Therefore, the speed limit should not be increased,
but maintained at 25 mph to better accommodate non-automobile travel. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width
Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Chester Avenue for that segment between Allendale Avenue and Ten Acres Road. Chester Avenue Number of Lanes Allendale
Avenue to Ten Acres Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary
11. 110
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 12 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 406 439 160 180 Eastbound Westbound
24.3 mph 24.5 mph 29.8 mph 29.1 mph 19.2 -29.2 mph 18.8 -28.8 mph 62.3 % 73.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 5.97 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California Vehicle
Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Chester Avenue for that segment between Ten Acres Road and Sobey Road. Chester Avenue Number of Lanes Ten Acres Road to Sobey Road November 15-17,
2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: The 85th percentile speeds surveyed on this segment of Chester Avenue is 29.8 mph and 29.4 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. Thus the observed
85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No midblock speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Chester Avenue for the
three-year period analyzed for this report. This section of Chester Avenue is narrow and winding residential roadway with no separate sidewalks or paths for pedestrians or bicyclists.
Therefore, under the CVC, the speed limit can be established at five mph below the speed limit indicated by 85th percentile speeds. Thus, the speed limit should be maintained at 25 mph
on this segment of Chester Avenue Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Summary and Justification: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 12. 111
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 13 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 8,597 8,736 3,360 3,520 Eastbound
Westbound 37.9 mph 38.1 mph 41.8 mph 42.1 mph 33.1 -43.1 mph 33.3 -43.3 mph 79.9 % 78.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.18 1.95 0.59 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Cox Avenue is 35 mph but the eastbound and westbound 85th percentile speeds were surveyed at 6.8 mph and 7.1 mph greater than the posted speed
limit. These measurements would typically require a speed limit of no less than 40 mph. Four speed related accidents have been reported on this segment of Cox Avenue for the three-year
period analyzed for this report. A trail crossing is located near the UPRR crossing that serves as an important link for pedestrians and bicyclists. This trail is being developed as
part of a multi-jurisdictional effort and in partnership with the Valley Transportation Authority. With increased use, maintaining reasonable travel speeds is critical to providing an
improved environment for bicyclists and pedestrians. CVC would allow a reduction to 35 mph, and the posted speed limit on Cox Avenue east of the railroad tracks is 35 mph, justified
by the 85th percentile speeds on that segment. To enhance the pedestrian and bicycle safety and to maintain continuity in the corridor, we recommend that the speed limit remain at 35
mph on this segment. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is
licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 84 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding
Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Cox Avenue for that segment between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing. Cox Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to RR Tracks November
15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Continuous sidewalks on north side, • Residential Neighborhood discontinuous on south side • Class II Bicycle lanes • Trail
crossing at UPRR Data Summary 13. 112
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 14 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 12,957 14,116 5,060 5,400 Eastbound
Westbound 35.2 mph 34 mph 38.9 mph 37.6 mph 30.0 -40.0 mph 29.3 -39.3 mph 81 % 82.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.46 1.95 0.29 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Cox Avenue for that segment between the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing and Saratoga Avenue. Cox Avenue Number of Lanes RR Tracks to Saratoga Avenue
November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 15 3 Accident History:
Recommended Speed Limit: Vehicles were observed traveling 3.9 mph in the eastbound and 2.6 mph in the westbound directions in excess of the posted speed limit of 35 mph. The observed
85th percentile speeds would typically require that the speed limit be raised to 40 mph. Three speed-related midblock accidents have been reported on this section of Cox Avenue for the
three-year period analyzed for this report. This segment of Cox Avenue has sidewalks and bike lanes in both directions. However, a marked crosswalk is provided at Miller Avenue, which
serves as a major connection point between the neighborhoods north and south of Cox Avenue. The Miller Avenue intersection is not controlled, and this connection point attracts pedestrians
traveling to Brookglen Park, Kevin Moran Park, and the elementary and middle school located north of Cox Avenue. Therefore, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit
of 35 mph to enhance pedestrian and bicycle travel and maintain reasonable crossing travel speeds approaching the crosswalk. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • none • Discontinuous sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood
• Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 14. 113
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 15 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 63 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 15,775 18,077 4,200 5,100 Eastbound
Westbound 30.3 mph 30 mph 35.1 mph 35.9 mph 25.5 -35.5 mph 25.5 -35.5 mph 70.8 % 69.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.31 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Because of the pedestrian activity level, we are only able to legally post the street with a 30 mph limit or 5mph lower than warranted
by the 85th percentile speed. This would require raising the existing speed limit from 25 mph to 30 mph. Regardless of this situation, we recommend the City consider reconfiguring this
section of Cox to include one travel lane in each direction plus a two-way left turn lane for the majority of the segment. Turn lanes can still be maintained at the Saratoga Avenue and
Paseo Presada intersections with this configuration. The benefit will be reduced travel speeds and provision of a lane for vehicles to enter and exit adjacent properties by only having
to wait for a gap in traffic in one direction. The other benefit of reducing the number of lanes (also known as a "road diet") is a shorter pedestrian crossing for the midblock location.
Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related The 85th percentile speed on this section of Cox Avenue with four travel lanes is 10.1 and
10.9 mph more than the posted speed limit of 25 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. These measurements would require posting a limit of 35 mph based on CVC without
any consideration for pedestrian/bicycle safety and other neighborhood issues. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Cox Avenue between 2003 and
2006. This section of Cox Road is currently posted for 25 mph due to the proximity of the existing shopping center (including Gene’s Market) on one side of the street and elderly residences
and a pre-school on the other side of the street. A mid-block crosswalk is located approximately halfway between Saratoga Avenue and Paseo Presada to guide pedestrians, especially elderly
residents. In addition, El Quito Park is located on Paseo Presada north of Cox Avenue and is also a pedestrian attractor. Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 12 0 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace Bicycle
and Pedestrian Facilities: Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic
Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment
to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile
speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code
(CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and
bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Cox Avenue for that segment between Saratoga Avenue
and Paseo Presada. Cox Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada November 15-17, 2006 Accident History: Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities:
• Challenger School • Senior Center • Shopping Center • Church • Sidewalk primarily located on north side • Mix of retail & community facilities of street • Class II bicycle facilities
• Mid-block crosswalk 700-feet west of Paseo Presada Data Summary 15. 114
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 16 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,285 2,402 760 800 Northbound
Southbound 28.5 mph 28.4 mph 32.9 mph 33.1 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 76.2 % 73.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of Cumberland Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.9 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.1 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Cumberland Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist
on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below
the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Cumberland Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the
City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Cumberland Drive. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires
speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required
to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is
moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30
mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential
density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along
Cumberland Drive for that segment between Cox Avenue and Scotland Drive. Cumberland Drive Number of Lanes Cox Avenue to Scotland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from
10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • Argonaut Elementary School • Discontinuous
sidewalk on east side of street • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 16a. 115
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 17 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 26 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,390 1,566 400 450 Eastbound
Westbound 29.4 mph 28.1 mph 35.1 mph 33.1 mph 26.6 -36.2 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 61.7 % 67.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.19 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Farwell Avenue for that segment between Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. Farwell Avenue Number of Lanes Fruitvale Avenue to Saratoga-Los
Gatos Road November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident
History: Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on Farwell Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds on Farwell Avenue exceed the posted speed limit by 10.1 mph (northbound)
and 8.1 mph (southbound). The observed 85th percentile speeds would typically require that the speed limit be raised to 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported
between 2003 and 2006. Farwell Avenue is a 0.6-mile long local road that bends at ninety degrees at its halfway point. Given the local nature of Farwell Avenue and its narrow width the
City has the authority under the CVC to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds. This would result in a speed limit of 30 mph. However, Farwell Avenue
does not include sidewalks or bicycle lanes, which forces pedestrians and cyclists to use the roadway with vehicles. We recommend that the City maintain the existing posted speed limit
of 25 mph and identify potential traffic calming measures if feasible to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from
10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and and Justification: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities
• Approximately 15 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 17. 116
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 18 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 30 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 8,590 8,866 3,400 2,950 Northbound
Southbound 39.7 mph 37.8 mph 44.1 mph 42.3 mph 34.9 -44.9 mph 32.9 -42.9 mph 76.8 % 75.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.48 1.95 0.32 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speeds surveyed on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue are 44.1 mph in the northbound and 42.3 mph southbound direction. The posted speed limit
on Fruitvale Avenue is 35 mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of 9.1 mph and 7.3 mph, respectively. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to
determine the appropriate speed limit, the 85th percentile in the southbound direction indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Two speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on
this section of Fruitvale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. However, this section of Fruitvale Avenue does not provide continuous bicycle and pedestrian facilities
on the roadway. Based on this information and allowances under the CVC, the City has the authority to maintain the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed. Therefore,
we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph
Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 32 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width
Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Fruitvale Avenue for that segment between Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and Burgundy Way. Fruitvale Avenue Number of Lanes
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Burgundy Way November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • West Valley College located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale
Avenue • Discontinuous sidewalk & bicycle path • Residential Neighborhood • none Data Summary 18. 117
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 19 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 28 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 14,524 14,430 4,480 4,040
Northbound Southbound 37.9 mph 37.8 mph 43.2 mph 42.7 mph 33.3 -43.3 mph 33.1 -43.1 mph 66.1 % 69.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.55 2.16 0.36 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th
Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance
with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed.
The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour
can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other
factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered
when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Fruitvale Avenue for that segment between Burgundy Way and Allendale Avenue. Fruitvale
Avenue Number of Lanes Burgundy Way to Allendale Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic
(vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 13 3 Accident History: Recommended Speed Limit: On this study roadway segment the 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly eight mph over
the posted speed limit of 35 mph. This would initially indicate the need for a speed limit of 45 mph. A review of accident data for this roadway segment shows that there have been three
accidents where the primary collision factor was speed. Several factors support maintaining the current speed limit of 35 mph on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue. Redwood Middle School
and West Valley College are located along this roadway segment of Fruitvale Avenue and attract a substantial level of pedestrian and bicycle activity throughout the day. Additionally,
the posted speed limit on Fruitvale Avenue north and south of this segment is 35 mph, and the 85th percentile speeds on those two roadway segment justify maintaining their speed limits
at 35 mph. To enhance the pedestrian and bicycle environment per CVC and to maintain speed limit continuity in this corridor, we recommend that the posted speed limit remain at 35 mph.
Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification:
• West Valley College located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • Redwood Elementary south of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue intersection • Discontinuous
sidewalk & bicycle path • Residential Neighborhood • none Data Summary 19. 118
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 20 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 28 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 23,697 21,469 10,480 9,430
Northbound Southbound 34.9 mph 35 mph 40 mph 39.4 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 30.2 -40.2 mph 72.1 % 77 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.87 2.16 0.20 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed surveys on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue are 40.0 mph in the northbound and 39.4 mph southbound direction. The posted speed
limit on Fruitvale Avenue is 35 mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of nearly five mph in both directions. The observed 85th percentile speeds would typically
indicate a speed limit of 40 mph. Four speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on this section of Fruitvale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report This
section of Fruitvale Avenue has significant numbers of pedestrian and bicycle activity, due to the proximity of the City Hall and Community Center facilities, Redwood Middle School West
Valley College, and other community attractions. Additionally, this section of Fruitvale Avenue has narrow sidewalks and sub-standard bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. Therefore,
the City has the authority under the CVC to maintain the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed, and the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes:
Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 17 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile
Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed
limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be
established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving.
This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However,
Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along
the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Fruitvale
Avenue for that segment between Allendale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue. Fruitvale Avenue Number of Lanes Allendale Avenue to Saratoga Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles
Observed • West Valley College located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • City Hall and Community Center northwest of intersection • Residential Neighborhood
on east side, open space and community facilities on west side • Pedestrian and bicycle path on east side • Narrow bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 20. 119
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 21 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 685 628 230 210 Eastbound Westbound
24.1 mph 22.7 mph 28 mph 26.2 mph 19.2 -29.2 mph 17.9 -27.9 mph 81.6 % 85.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 4.61 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Glasgow Drive for that segment between Argonne Drive and Cumberland Drive. Glasgow Drive Number of Lanes Argonne Drive
to Cumberland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History:
10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction
the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1.2 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed
limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 25 mph. Therefore, the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. No mid-block
speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Glasgow Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent
in Pace Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities: Summary and Justification: Community Facilities: • Argonaut Elementary School • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 21a. 120
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 22 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,545 2,686 680 740 Northbound
Southbound 28.4 mph 27.9 mph 33.3 mph 33.3 mph 23.7 -33.7 mph 23.5 -33.5 mph 71.3 % 66.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.71 1.95 0.71 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Glen Brae Drive for that segment between Scotland Drive and Cox Avenue. Glen Brae Drive Number of Lanes Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue November 15-17,
2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 11 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on this segment of Glen Brea Drive is 25 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were over eight mph greater than the posted speed limit in both
the the northbound and southbound directions. This would initially require a posted limit of 35 mph. One speed-related mid-block accident has been reported on this section of Glen Brae
Drive for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Under CVC, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed if more than
16 housing units front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile. This section of Glen Brae Drive meets this requirement. Thus, the initial limit of 35 mph based on the observed
85th percentile speeds can be reduced up to 10 mph given the residential nature of the roadway and the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Thus, we recommend that the City maintain
the 25 mph speed limit, and that the City monitor Glen Brae Drive for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • Congress Springs Park at north end
• Discontinuous sidewalks: west side from Via • Residential Neighborhood Monte to Via Escuela and from RR tracks to Cox Avenue; east side from Via Monte to Congress Springs Park • No
bicycle facilities • Some driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 22. 121
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 23 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 417 466 140 160 Eastbound Westbound
21 mph 21.8 mph 24.6 mph 25.7 mph 16.1 -26.1 mph 17.2 -27.2 mph 84.2 % 82.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Is
licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: Speed Related The observed 85th percentile
speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the
nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that
a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section
627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the
roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Harleigh Drive
for that segment between Allendale Avenue and Fortuna Court. Harleigh Drive Number of Lanes Allendale Avenue to Fortuna Court March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • Gardner Park • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No
bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 23a. 122
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 24 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 7,829 8,180 2,230 2,310 Eastbound
Westbound 29.7 mph 29.1 mph 35.3 mph 34 mph 24.6 -34.6 mph 24.8 -34.8 mph 65.1 % 71.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 2.01 1.95 0.67 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on Herriman Avenue are 10.3 and 9.0 mph in excess of the 25 mph posted speed limit. These data result in an initial posted limit of 35 mph. Three
speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on this section of Herriman Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Saratoga High School is located at the corner
of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue and Herriman Avenue, and primary school access is provided by driveways on Herriman Avenue. A sidewalk or path is only provided on the south side of Herriman
Avenue, so some residents on the north side may walk in or near the travel lane. Under CVC a prima facie of 25 mph can be maintained in school zones (CVC 22352), and therefore should
be maintained by the City for Herriman Avenue. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions
Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 93 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Herriman Avenue for that segment between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Saratoga Avenue. Herriman Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to
Saratoga Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Saratoga High School located at the intersection of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Herriman Avenue. • Saratoga
Presbyterian Church • Pedestrian traffic from Rewdood Middle School • Sidewalk provided for for span of high • Residential Neighborhood school • Pedestrian path seperated by berm on
south side of Herriman Avenue east of school • Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 24. 123
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 25 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 24 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 192 161 60 50 Northbound Southbound
26 mph 27.1 mph 31.1 mph 32.7 mph 22.4 -32.4 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 68.8 % 67.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th
percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed
limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Horseshoe Drive for that segment between eastern SR 9 and western SR 9. Horseshoe Drive Number of Lanes eastern
SR 9 to western SR 9 March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident
History: 10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 6.1 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment
to to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th
percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Horseshoe Drive for the
threeyear period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the
City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Horseshoe Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle
facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Horseshoe Drive. Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Community Facilities: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities
• none Data Summary 25a. 124
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 26 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 56 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 8,785 8,828 2,170 2,220 Northbound
Southbound 33.4 mph 33.6 mph 37.4 mph 38 mph 28.6 -38.6 mph 28.9 -38.9 mph 80.1 % 74.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.46 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Johnson Avenue for that segment between Prospect Road and the Northerly City Limit. Johnson Avenue Number of Lanes Prospect Road to Northerly City
Limit (nr Brookhaven) November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number
20 Accident History: Recommended Speed Limit: The speed limit on this segment of Johnson Avenue is 35 mph and the 85th percentile speeds were observed at 2.4 mph and 3.0 mph above the
posted speed limit in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds
in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, this segment of Johnson
Avenue has more than 16 housing units that front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile. This meets the CVC code that gives the City the authority to establish the speed
limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed. Therefore, the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • Lynbrook High School, Miller Middle School and Rainbow Park
approximately 1,200 feet north of city limits • Sidewalk on west side of street in City, but • Residential Neighborhood both sides in San Jose north of McKellar Drive • Class II bicycle
lane • none Data Summary 26. 125
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 27 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 37 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,165 1,174 583 587 Eastbound
Westbound 25.2 mph 23.6 mph 29.3 mph 27.7 mph 20.6 -30.6 mph 18.3 -28.3 mph 79.7 % 77.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.87 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of McFarland Avenue is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4.3 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.7 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Cumberland Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist
on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below
the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, McFarland Avenue has discontinuous sidewalks and no bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend
that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of McFarland Avenue. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802
requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along McFarland Avenue for that segment between Saratoga Avenue and Devon Avenue. McFarland Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Devon Avenue April 2-3, 2008 Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • El Quito Park • Shopping
center • Discontinuous sidewalks • Transitional Neighborhood with commercial/office and residential • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 27a. 126
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 28 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 24 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 932 1,086 250 290 Eastbound
Westbound 25.7 mph 26.4 mph 32.7 mph 35.3 mph 24.2 -34.2 mph 26.4 -36.4 mph 53.3 % 42.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 3.76 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The speed survey results show that vehicles are traveling at 32.7 and 35.3 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. This results in excess speeds of
7.7 and 10.3 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph and requires an initial posted limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for Mendelsohn Lane for
the three-year period analyzed for this report. Mendelsohn Lane meets the state requirements for a prima facie speed of 20 mph due to its narrow roadway (22358.3 CVC). Additionally,
no sidewalks or bicycle facilities are provided on Mendelsohn Lane.
This roadway is relatively short (0.5 miles) and includes a 90-degree turn at the halfway point. The CVC allows jurisdictions to establish the speed limit five mph below the nearest
five-mph increment indicated by the 85th percentile speeds (for a total of ten mph) when additional factors support such action. Therefore, in consideration of the current roadway design
it is recommended that the City maintain the existing posted speed limit of 25 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed
Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data:
Number 20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle
miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with
methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th
percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be
posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors
besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when
determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Mendelsohn Lane for that segment between Saratoga-Los Gatos and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road.
Mendelsohn Lane Number of Lanes Saratoga-Los Gatos to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood
• No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 28. 127
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 29 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 29 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 1,118 1,885 310 450 Northbound
Southbound 28.1 mph 27.3 mph 33.8 mph 32.4 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 63 % 69 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Montalvo Road for that segment between Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Villa Montalvo Entrance. Montalvo Road Number of Lanes Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
to Culde-sac November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00
Accident History: Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on Montalvo Road is 25 mph. The northbound 85th percentile speed was observed at 8.8 mph over the posted speed limit
in the northbound direction and 7.4 mph in the southbound direction. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the
southbound direction requiring an initial posted speed limit of 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for Montalvo Road Lane for the three-year period analyzed
for this report. Montalvo Road is a residential street that connects Saratoga-Los Gatos Road with Villa Montalvo. The roadway width varies from 20 feet to 40 feet, includes numerous
curves and grade changes, and does not include any sidewalks or formal paths. Under CVC, the City can maintain the speed limit at five mph below the limit indicated by the 85th percentile
speeds when existing conditions justify the reduction. Therefore, we recommend that the City maintain the current posted speed limit of 25 mph. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • Villa Montalvo at cul-de-sac • No sidewalks
• Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Some driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Hill Street and Montalvo Road intersection difficult to navigate Data Summary 29.
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City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 30 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 26 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 3,088 2,962 850 810 Eastbound
Westbound 29.4 mph 30.2 mph 35.6 mph 36.5 mph 26.6 -36.6 mph 26.2 -36.2 mph 57.2 % 57.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.83 1.95 1.22 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Mount Eden Road has a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be 35.8 mph and 36.5 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively.
This results in speeds of approximately 11 mph in excess of the existing posted speed limit, and would require an initial posted limit of 35 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents
have been reported on this section of Mount Eden Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Mount Eden Road is a narrow and winding, local road. Given the roadway geometries
the speed limit could be set to 20 mph based on code in the CVC (CVC 22358.3) and we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification:
Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 32 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10
mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified
by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627
of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway,
as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Mount Eden Road for that
segment between Pierce Road and the Westerly City Limit. Mt. Eden Road Number of Lanes Pierce Road to Westerly City Limit November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed •
none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 30. 129
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 31 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 1,152 1,037 1,152 1,037 Northbound
Southbound 26 mph 26.5 mph 30.4 mph 30.6 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 21.9 -31.9 mph 74.7 % 76.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.46 1.95 0.46 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the
85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Paseo Prasada for that segment between Bucknall Road and Dundee Avenue. Paseo Presada Number of Lanes
Bucknall Road to Dundee Avenue 39540 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 11 Accident History:
10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on this segment of Paseo Presada is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured
at 5.4 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds
would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported for this segment of Paseo Presada for the three-year period analyzed.
Bucknall Elementary School is located at the corner of Bucknall Road and Paseo Presada, with mid-block school crosswalk located approximately 150 feet south of the intersection. There
are discontinouse sidewalks and no bicycle facilities on either side of Paseo Presada. on Additionally, Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b)) and the existing roadway geometries,
this segment of Paseo Presada qualifies as a local street with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the
residential nature of Paseo Presada. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding
Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Community Facilities: • El Quito
Park • Shopping center • Discontinuous sidewalks • Transitional Neighborhood with commercial/office and residential • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 31a. 130
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 32 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 22 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 1,840 2,056 530 570 Northbound
Southbound 29.3 mph 27.2 mph 35.8 mph 33.6 mph 24.6 -34.6 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 55.4 % 57.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 3.69 1.95 0.92 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Pierce Road for that segment between Highway 9 and Mount Eden Road. Pierce Road Number of Lanes Highway 9 to Mt. Eden Road November 15-17, 2006
Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 41 Accident History: Recommended Speed
Limit: The posted speed limit on this section of Pierce Road is 25 mph and the 85th percentile speeds were observed to exceed the posted speed limit by 10.8 mph in the northbound and
8.6 mph in the southbound direction. This requires an initial posted limit of 35 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Pierce Road between
2003 and 2006. Pierce Road is a winding roadway that has narrow shoulders, and no sidewalks are provided. Regardless, bicyclists and pedestrians frequently use Pierce Road for recreational
activities. The City is aware of the excessive speeding that occurs on this section of Pierce Road, and has identified some signing and striping improvements for this segment.. Given
the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and limited sight distance at numerous locations, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph and that the City
continue to monitor this section of Pierce Road for additional traffic calming measures as appropriate. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately
10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Many pedestrians and bicycles share road with vehicles • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 32. 131
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 33 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 21 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 3,586 3,269 1,390 1,260 Northbound
Southbound 29.9 mph 29.8 mph 33.6 mph 34 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 81 % 78.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 4.59 1.95 1.91 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Pierce Road are 33.6 mph in the northbound direction and 34.0 mph in the southbound direction. The posted speed limit is 25
mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of 8.6 mph and 9.0 mph, respectively. This data would typically require posting a speed limit of 35 mph. Five mid-block speed-related
accidents have been reported for this segment of Pierce Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Pierce Road is a winding roadway that has narrow shoulders, and no sidewalks
are provided. Regardless, bicyclists and pedestrians frequently use Pierce Pierce Road for recreational activities. The City is aware of the excessive speeding that occurs on this section
of Pierce Road, and has identified some signing and striping improvements for this segment.. Given the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and limited sight distance at numerous
locations, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph and that the City continue to monitor this section of Pierce Road for additional traffic calming measures
as appropriate Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed
by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 12 5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding
Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Pierce Road for that segment between Mount Eden Road and Surrey Surrey Lane. Pierce Road Number of Lanes Mt. Eden Road to Surrey Lane November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed
Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Many pedestrians and bicycles
share road with vehicles • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 33. 132
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 34 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 27 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 5,313 5,617 1,470 1,500 Northbound
Southbound 28.1 mph 26.8 mph 31.8 mph 30 mph 23.5 -33.5 mph 21.9 -31.9 mph 83.4 % 86.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.34 1.95 0.34 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 11 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities:
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted
in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile
speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles
per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that
other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be
considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Pierce Road for that segment between Surrey Lane and Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. Pierce Road Number of Lanes Surrey Lane to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood •
No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Many pedestrians and bicycles share road with vehicles • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary
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City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 35 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 3,088 3,233 1,200 1,230 Eastbound
Westbound 30.6 mph 29.8 mph 34.9 mph 34 mph 25.9 -35.9 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 75.5 % 77.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.84 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Propsect Road for that segment between the Westerly
City Limit and Stelling Road. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Westerly City Limit to Stelling Road November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile
The speed survey results show that vehicles are traveling at 9.9 and 9.0 mph in excess of the posted speed limit of 25 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. This
data would require posting a speed limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for the three-year period analyzed for this
report. This is a narrow roadway that has narrow shoulder striping and no sidewalks. Pedestrians and bicyclists both use this roadway to access to the county Park at the end of the road.
Therefore, increased speeds would potentially represent an increase safety concern. It is not recommended that the speed limit be raised to 30 mph or 35 mph as the observed speeds indicate
on this section of Prospect Road. We recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. Percent in Pace • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle
facilities • Road shared with pedestrians and bicyclists Data Summary 35. 134
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 36 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 72 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 9,502 9,248 3,710 3,620 Eastbound
Westbound 36.4 mph 35.8 mph 40.7 mph 40.5 mph 32.0 -42.0 mph 31.5 -41.5 mph 76.8 % 75 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.55 1.95 0.14 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 On this section of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly 41.0 mph in both the eastbound and westbound directions.
This results in speeds of almost 6.0 mph in excess of the posted speed limit and would initially indicate a speed limit of 40 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported
for this segment of Prospect Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Under CVC, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile
speed if more than 16 housing units front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile. This section of Prospect Road meets this requirement. Thus, the initial limit of 40 mph
based on the observed 85th percentile speeds can be reduced by 5 mph given the residential nature of the roadway and the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. This segment of Prospect
Road has sidewalks and bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway. In combination with the existing roadway characteristics and the observed 85th percentile speeds, it is recommended
that the speed limit be maintained at 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions
Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 41 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment between Stelling Road Road and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Stelling Road to Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Sidewalks primarily on south side • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 36.
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City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 37 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 100 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 40 mph 21,594 22,602 8,310 8,830 Eastbound
Westbound 40.4 mph 40 mph 44.5 mph 44.3 mph 35.3 -45.3 mph 34.7 -44.7 mph 77.6 % 75.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.65 2.16 0.06 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well
as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment
between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Miller Avenue. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Miller Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 11 1 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
40 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit:
Community Facilities: 50th Percentile On this segment of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 40 mph and vehicles were observed traveling at 44.5 and 44.3 in the eastbound and westbound
directions, respectively. Thus, the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate a speed limit of 45 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported for this segment of
Prospect Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is located at the corner of Prospect Road and Titus Avenue and attracts pedestrian
and bicycle activity. Therefore, it is recommended that the City maintain the 40 mph speed limit, which is five mph lower than the critical speeds indicates. Percent in Pace • Christian
Righteousness Education Center at Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road • Ascension Church and Congregation Beth David Synagogue • Sidewalk on north side of street • Residential Neighborhood • Class
II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 37. 136
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 38 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 86 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 40 mph 37,680 36,562 9,290 9,020 Eastbound
Westbound 39.3 mph 41.5 mph 43.8 mph 46.3 mph 34.4 -44.4 mph 36.7 -46.7 mph 74.8 % 70.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.94 2.16 0.28 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 On this segment of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 40 mph and vehicle speeds were measured at 43.8 and 46.3 mph in the eastbound and westbound direction, respectively.
The observed critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be raised to 45 mph. Five mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for
2003-2006. Prospect High School is located just west of the Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway Intersection, and attracts pedestrian and bicycle activity. It is recommended that the
City maintain the speed limit at 40 mph. Based on the accident record and proximity of the the high school, the City can maintain the 40 mph speed limit, which is five mph below the
speed limit indicated by the critical speeds. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions
Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 17 5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment between Miller Avenue and Lawrence Expressway. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Miller Avenue to Lawrence Expressway
November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Prospect High School located west of Lawrence Expressway • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School at Titus Avenue • Sidewalk
on north side of street in most areas • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 38. 137
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 39 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 98 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 24,035 24,958 12,020 12,480
Eastbound Westbound 27.5 mph 27.9 mph 33.8 mph 34.4 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 60 % 56.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.25 2.16 0.17 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment
between Lawrence Expressway and the Easterly City Limit. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Lawrence Expressway to Easterly City Limit March 6-7, 2007 Is licensed by the Board for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 64 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit:
Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The observed 85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Percent in Pace • Prospect High School located
at intersection of Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway • Sidewalks on both sides • Commercial Neighborhood • Class II Bicycle lanes • Some driveways are hidden behind landscaping.
Data Summary 39. 138
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 40 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 22 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 7,768 8,317 2,840 2,940 Northbound
Southbound 36.5 mph 34.5 mph 40.9 mph 38.5 mph 31.5 -41.5 mph 29.8 -39.8 mph 76.6 % 79.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.35 1.95 0.35 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Quito Road exceed the posted speed limit of 30 mph by 10.9 mph in the northbound direction and 8.5 mph in the southbound
direction. The observed 85th percentile speed indicates that the speed limit should be 40 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road
for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Quito Road is a two-lane collector street that connects Saratoga-Los Gatos Road with Saratoga Road. Between Maude Avenue and Bicknell
a pedestrian and bicycle bath is located on the east side of the roadway. However, no continuous sidewalks or pathways are provided on the entire segment of Quito Road. Under the CVC,
the City can maintain the speed limit at five mph below the limit indicated by the 85th percentile speeds when existing conditions justify the reduction. Additionally, this segment of
Quito Road is fairly straight and narrow, and only includes one ten to twelve foot travel lane in each direction, for a total pavement width of 24-feet. Therefore, under the CVC, the
City can maintain speed limit ten mph below the posted speed limit and maintain the 30 mph speed limit on this segment of Quito Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 22 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community
Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and
Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment
to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile
speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code
(CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and
bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment between the Southerly
City Limit and Bicknell Road. Quito Road Number of Lanes Southerly City Limit to Bicknell Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Discontinuous pedestrian
and bicycle path on • Residential Neighborhood east side • Quito Road designated as Class III bicycle route • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Narrow and winding
roadway Data Summary 40. 139
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 41 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 22 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 8,984 9,607 3,350 3,390 Northbound
Southbound 32.2 mph 32.3 mph 36 mph 36.2 mph 27.3 -37.3 mph 27.3 -37.3 mph 81.6 % 81 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.66 1.95 0.45 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment between Bicknell
Road and Pollard Road. Quito Road Number of Lanes Bicknell Road to Pollard Road November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 11 3 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The posted speed
limit on this section of Quito Road is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds on this roadway section exceed the posted speed limit by 11.0 mph (northbound) and 11.2 mph (southbound). This
indicates a speed limit of 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road between 2003 and 2006. This segment of Quito Road is very
narrow and does not provide additional pedestrian and bicycle facilities; therefore a posted speed limit of 25 mph is allowable under the CVC, even if the speed limit is more than five
mph below the 85th percentile speed (CVC 22358.3). We also recommend that this roadway segment should be monitored for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile
speeds. Percent in Pace • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Quito Road designated as Class III bicycle route • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping.
• Narrow and winding roadway Data Summary 41. 140
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 42 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 38 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 17,355 19,511 6,740 7,050
Northbound Southbound 30.3 mph 29.2 mph 33.8 mph 32.7 mph 25.5 -35.5 mph 24.2 -34.2 mph 84.1 % 84.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.37 1.95 0.22 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 On this section of Quito Road speed limits were observed at approximately 33.8 and 32.7 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. The
posted speed limit is 30 mph. Since, vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds initially indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Marshall Lane Elementary School
is located just west of Quito Road, and therefore Quito Road serves as an access route for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians traveling to the school. Based on the combination of the
accident history and the proximity to the school, it is recommended that the speed limit be maintained at 30 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed 85th
percentile speeds. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is
licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 53 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding
Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Quito Road for that segment between Pollard Road and Allendale Avenue. Quito Road Number of Lanes Pollard Road to Allendale Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total
Vehicles Observed • Marshall Lane Elementary School west of Quito Road • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Quito Road designated as Class III bicycle route • Approximately 5
driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 42. 141
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 43 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 61 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 19,759 19,238 7,340 7,560
Northbound Southbound 36.1 mph 32.2 mph 40.7 mph 38 mph 31.8 -41.8 mph 29.3 -39.3 mph 74.8 % 67.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.95 1.95 0.27 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment
between Allendale Avenue and Yorkton Way. Quito Road Number of Lanes Allendale Avenue to Yorkton Way November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 14 4 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities:
50th Percentile The posted speed limit on this section of Quito Road is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speed surveys at Quito Road between Allendale Avenue and Yorkton Way is 5.7 mph over
the posted speed limit in the northbound direction. In the southbound direction the observed 85th percentile speed is three mph above the speed limit. The critical speeds initially indicate
that the speed limit should be posted at 40 mph. Four mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the three-year period analyzed for this
report. North of State Route 85 this section of Quito Road has sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. However, this section of Quito Road does not have any sidewalks or bike lanes south
of SR 85. To ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety, it is recommended that the speed limit be set at five mph below the speed indicated by the observed critical speeds. Therefore, the
speed limit should be maintained at 35 mph. Percent in Pace • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lane west side of roadway north of overpass • none Data
Summary 43. 142
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 44 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 65 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 23,371 24,220 9,020 8,780
Northbound Southbound 34.2 mph 36.9 mph 38.5 mph 40.9 mph 29.5 -39.5 mph 32.0 -42.0 mph 76.2 % 77.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.68 1.95 0.06 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The 85th percentile speeds in the southbound direction on this section of Quito Road was observed to be 5.9 mph above the posted speed limit of 35 mph. The
speeds in the southbound direction are nearly four mph above the speed limit. The observed speeds indicate that the road should be posted for 40 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident
has been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the threeyear period analyzed for this report. On the west side of Quito Road, on the quarter mile stretch between Yorkton Way and
McCoy Avenue, 16 separate dwelling units front the contiguous properties on Quito Road. Additionally, on this same quarter mile segment a bike path is provided on the west side of Quito
Road, but not on the east side. Thus bicycles have to share the road with vehicles. Therefore, under the CVC, the City can establish a speed limit at five mph below the speed limit indicated
by the observed critical speeds. It is recommended that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 12 1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities:
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted
in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile
speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles
per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that
other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be
considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment between Yorkton Way and Baylor Avenue. Quito
Road Number of Lanes Yorkton Way to Baylor Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • YMCA at corner of Quito Road and McCoy Avenue • Sidewalk on both sides •
Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes on west side • none Data Summary 44. 143
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 45 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 503 524 170 180 Northbound
Southbound 20.8 mph 22 mph 24.2 mph 25.7 mph 15.4 -25.4 mph 17.7 -27.7 mph 84.3 % 82.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 5.80 1.95 2.90 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 21 Accident History: Speed Related The observed
85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits
be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established
at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means
that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section
627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the
roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Sarahills Drive
for that segment between Verde Vista and Pierce Road. Sarahills Drive Number of Lanes Verde Vista to Pierce Road March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total
Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities
• Winding street with steep grades Data Summary 45a. 144
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 46 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 44 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 16,060 15,893 6,380 6,030
Northbound Southbound 34.3 mph 35.5 mph 38 mph 39.1 mph 29.5 -39.5 mph 30.6 -40.6 mph 81.7 % 81.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.57 1.95 0.25 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that
segment between Big Basin and Seagraves Way. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Big Basin Way to Seagraves Way November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 73 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities:
50th Percentile Percentile The 85th percentile speeds were observed at 38.0 mph (northbound) and 39.1 mph (southbound). The posted speed limit on this section of Saratoga Avenue is 35
mph. The observed speeds indicate that the road should be posted for 40 mph. However, other factors justify reducing the speed limit as indicated by the observed speeds. Three mid-block
speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Saratoga Avenue provides direct access to downtown
Saratoga, which is located just south of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue. Pedestrian and bicycle access is limited to a path on the eastside of Saratoga Avenue. Residents from the west side
of Saratoga Avenue need to cross Saratoga Avenue mid-block to access the path, which also provides connection to City services north on Saratoga Avenue, such as the Library and Community
Center. In the quarter mile distance between Orchard Road and Seagraves Way, there are approximately
17 driveways fronting Saratoga Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds (CVC 627). The
existing driveways end at the curb of the roadway, where bushes provide limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. To protect pedestrian and bicyclist safety, we recommend
that the City should maintain the posted speed limit of 35 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Percent in Pace • Post office
and fire station located north of Big Basin Way • Commercial Neighborhood located at intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road transitioning to Residential Neighborhood
while heading north • Discontinuous sidewalks • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 46. 145
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 47 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 38 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 16,287 16,338 6,520 6,220
Northbound Southbound 37.3 mph 36 mph 41.2 mph 39.8 mph 32.2 -42.2 mph 31.1 -41.1 mph 81.7 % 80.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.12 1.95 0.48 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Saratoga Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be 41.2 mph and 39.8 mph in the northbound and southbound directions,
respectively. This results in speeds of 6.2 mph and 4.8 mph in excess of the posted speed limit, and indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Six mid-block speed-related accidents have been
reported for this short segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Saratoga Avenue provides direct access to downtown Saratoga, which is located just
south of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue. Pedestrian and bicycle access is limited to a path on the eastside of Saratoga Avenue. Residents from the west side of Saratoga Avenue need to cross
Saratoga Avenue mid-block to access the path, which also provides connection to City services north on Saratoga Avenue, such as the Library and Community Center. Because this segment
is located between segment #46 (Saratoga Avenue from Big Basin Way to Seagraves Way) which meets the criteria for CVC 627 and segment #48 (Saratoga Avenue from Shadow Oaks Way West to
Fruitvale Avenue) which also meets CVC 627 criteria and has numerous school crossings, we recommend for the sake of pedestrian and bicyclist safety that the City maintain the existing
posted speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent:
Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 14 6 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description
of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle
Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that segment between Seagraves Way and Westerly Shadow Oaks Way. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Seagraves Way to Westerly Shadow
Oaks Way November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Immanuel Lutheran Church • Discontinuous sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes • none Data
Summary 47. 146
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 48 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 37 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 20,296 21,341 8,250 8,310
Northbound Southbound 36.3 mph 35.3 mph 39.8 mph 39.1 mph 31.3 -41.3 mph 30.6 -40.6 mph 82.5 % 82.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.41 1.95 0.55 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified
by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that
segment between Westerly Shadow Oaks Way and Fruitvale Avenue. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Westerly Shadow Oaks Way to Fruitvale Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board
for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 23 9 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of
Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended
Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The posted speed limit on this segment of Saratoga Avenue is 35 mph. Vehicles were observed traveling at 39.8 mph (northbound) and
39.1 mph (southbound). Thus the observed speed would indicate that the speed limit should be 40 mph. A total of nine mid-block speedrelated accidents have been reported for this segment
of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. In the quarter mile distance between Westerly Shadow Oaks Way and before arriving at Baroni Court, there are approximately
15 driveways fronting Saratoga Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds (CVC 627). The
existing driveways end at the curb of roadway where bushes provide limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. School crossings are provided across Saratoga Avenue at Herriman
Way and full sidewalks are not provided continuously on both sides of the roadway. Based on the school crossings, the number of speed-related accidents on this segment of Saratoga Avenue
and the CVC criteria, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 35 mph. Percent in Pace • Sacred Heart School and Church • St. Andrew School and Church • Library
• Primarily Residential Neighborhood with community facilities located at intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue • Sidewalk on south side of street • Class II bicycle lanes
• School crossing at Herriman Avenue Data Summary 48. 147
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 49 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 87 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 60,032 56,852 17,060 15,780
Northbound Southbound 33.9 mph 35.6 mph 40.9 mph 40.3 mph 31.5 -41.5 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 57.3 % 72.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.27 2.16 0.59 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 41 19 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile
Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and
Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment
to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile
speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code
(CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and
bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that segment between Fruitvale
Avenue and Dagmar Drive. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Fruitvale Avenue to Dagmar Drive November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Sidewalks on both sides •
Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 49. 148
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 50 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 68 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 72,528 66,910 19,110 17,810
Northbound Southbound 31.2 mph 35.5 mph 39.8 mph 40 mph 29.5 -39.5 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 44.8 % 74.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.85 2.16 0.47 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that
segment between Vineyard Lane and Cox Avenue. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Vineyard Lane to Cox Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 31 17 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 40 mph Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities:
50th Percentile The observed 85th percentile speed limit was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Percent in Pace • none • Transition between Residential Neighborhoods
and Commercial/Service Neighborhoods 40 40 • Sidewalks on both sides • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 50. 149
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 51 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 68 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 25,737 62,734 16,240 15,610
Northbound Southbound 38.5 mph 39.5 mph 42.7 mph 44.5 mph 33.6 -43.6 mph 34.4 -44.4 mph 78.2 % 68.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.12 2.16 0.41 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 On this section of Saratoga Avenue speed limits were observed at approximately 44.3 and 43.6 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively.
The posted speed limit is 40 mph. Since vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at
45 mph. Thirteen mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. On both sides of Saratoga
Avenue, on the quarter mile stretch north of Bucknall Road, more than 16 separate dwelling units front the contiguous properties Saratoga Road. Therefore, under the CVC the City has
the authority to post the speed limit at five mph below the speed indicated by the observed 85th percentile speeds, and the City shall maintain the 40 mph speed limit on this roadway
segment. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by
the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 35 13 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding
Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that segment between Cox Avenue and the Northerly City Limit. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Cox Avenue to Northerly City Limit November 15-17, 2006
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Two churches north of Cox Avenue • Transition between Residential Neighborhoods and Commercial/Service Neighborhoods 40 40 • Sidewalks on both
sides • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 51. 150
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 52 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 559 619 190 210 Northbound
Southbound 23.2 mph 23.3 mph 27.3 mph 27.7 mph 18.3 -28.3 mph 19.2 -29.2 mph 78.2 % 74.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides
the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Creek Drive for that segment between Cox Avenue and Kosich Drive. Saratoga Creek Drive Number
of Lanes Cox Avenue to Kosich Drive March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number
00 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.3 mph over the posted limit, while in
the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can
be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 25 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported
for this segment of Saratoga Creek Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily
Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification:
Community Facilities: • Saratoga Woods Swim Club • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 52a. 151
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 53 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 79 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 15,681 15,530 7,840 7,770
Northbound Southbound 38.4 mph 37.4 mph 44.3 mph 43.6 mph 33.6 -43.6 mph 32.9 -42.9 mph 62.5 % 59.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.11 2.16 0.26 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified
by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for
that segment between Saratoga Avenue and Herriman Avenue. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Verde Vista Lane March 6-7, 2007 Is licensed by the Board for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 17 4 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
40 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit:
Community Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The observed 85th percentile speed limit was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Percent in Pace • Saratoga
High School at Herriman Avenue • Saratoga Presbyterian Church • Transition between Residential Neighborhoods and Commercial/Service Neighborhoods 40 40 • Sidewalk on west side of street
• Class II bicycle lanes present • Steep grade halfway between road segment Data Summary 53. 152
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 54 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 77 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 31,026 32,153 8,840 8,680
Northbound Southbound 41.4 mph 41.2 mph 45.2 mph 45.6 mph 36.2 -46.2 mph 35.8 -45.8 mph 81.2 % 75.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.70 2.16 0.23 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road are 45.2 mph in the northbound direction and 45.6 mph in the southbound direction.
The posted speed limit is 40 mph, resulting in excess speeds in both the northbound and southbound direction of nearly 6.0 mph. These observed speeds would indicate a speed limit of
45 mph. Four mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. This section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road begins at about 500 feet north of
Saratoga High School, and therefore is close to a school zone. All four of these accidents have been reported just north of Verde Vista Lane near the school. Additionally, this segment
of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is nearly one mile long and has several unmarked legal crosswalks. Signalized crosswalks are provided only at Blauer Drive. Therefore, it is recommended that
the City maintain the current speed limit of 40 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed critical speeds. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 12 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th
Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for that segment between
Verde Vista Lane and Blauer Drive. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number of Lanes Verde Vista Lane to Blauer Drive November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Saratoga High
School at Herriman Avenue • Saratoga Presbyterian Church • Residential Neighborhood 40 40 • Discontinuous sidewalks • Class II bicycle lanes present • Major school crossing at Herriman
Avenue Data Summary 54. 153
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 55 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 77 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 27,753 30,261 11,510 11,530
Northbound Southbound 39.1 mph 39 mph 43.6 mph 43.6 mph 34.2 -44.2 mph 33.6 -43.6 mph 74.8 % 73.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.62 2.16 0.22 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for
that segment between Blauer Drive and the Union Pacific Railroad. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number of Lanes Blauer Drive to Union Pacific Railroad November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the
Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 14 5 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description
of Surrounding Area: 40 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended
Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile On this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road speed limits were observed at approximately 44.0 mph in both directions. The posted speed
limit is 40 mph. Since vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 45 mph. Five mid-block
speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. A shopping center is located at the corner of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Blauer Drive and an elementary
school is located just east of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Additionally, since, it is recommended that the speed limit be maintained at 40 mph at the two roadway segments of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road south of this segment, we recommend that the speed limit on this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road be maintained at 40 mph to provide a consistent speed limit on Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. Percent in Pace • Shopping center at Blauer Drive • Argonaut Elementary east of Sarratoga-Sunnyvale Road • Residential Neighborhood with Commercial/Service Neighborhood located
near intersection of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Cox Avenue 40 40 • Sidewalk on east side of street • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 55. 154
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 56 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 81 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 32,260 33,722 13,270 12,870
Northbound Southbound 35 mph 37.1 mph 40.3 mph 42.3 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 32.4 -42.4 mph 68.2 % 68.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.74 2.16 0.31 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed limit was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 19 8 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community
Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in
Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department
of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that
speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment
with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed
such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below
are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for that segment between Blauer Drive and the Union Pacific Railroad. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number
of Lanes Union Pacific Railroad to Prospect Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Commercial/Service Neighborhood 40 40 • Sidewalks on both sides •
Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 56. 155
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 57 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 5,654 7,333 1,890 2,440 Northbound
Southbound 30.3 mph 29.5 mph 34.2 mph 33.6 mph 25.3 -35.3 mph 24.4 -34.4 mph 79.3 % 77.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.23 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of Scotland Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 9.2 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.6 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 35 mph. No mid-block speedrelated accidents have been reported for this segment of Scotland Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on
both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below
the limit established by the observed critical speed. Scotland Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b))
and the existing roadway geometries, this segment of Scotland Drive qualifies as a local street with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current
speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Scotland Drive. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Scotland Drive for that segment
between Saratoga Avenue and Cumberland Drive. Scotland Drive Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Cumberland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total
Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • Saint Andrews Elementary School • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood
• No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 57a. 156
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 58 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,569 1,405 520 470 Eastbound
Westbound 28.7 mph 28.2 mph 33.1 mph 32.7 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 78.3 % 76.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.02 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides
the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Sea Gull Way for that segment between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Cox Avenue. Seagull Way Number of
Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Cox Avenue March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic
(vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: The posted speed limit on this segment of Sea Gull Way is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction
the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.1 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted speed limit.
Thus Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment
of Sea Gull Way for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance
with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Sea Gull Way has no sidewalks or bicycle
facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b)) and the existing roadway geometries, this segment of Sea Gull Way qualifies as a local street
with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Sea Gull Way. Roadway Width Posted
Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil
vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Recommended Speed Limit: • Pedestrian traffic to/from Blue Hills Elementary School and Azule Park • Transitional
Neighborhood with commercial/office and residential at west end of Sea Gull Way • Discontinous sidewalks • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 58a. 157
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 59 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 1,310 1,449 500 510 Northbound
Southbound 32.6 mph 31.9 mph 38.7 mph 37.6 mph 28.2 -38.2 mph 27.3 -37.3 mph 63.2 % 64.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 3.01 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Sobey Road is 30 mph and the 85th percentile speeds were observed to exceed the posted speed limit by 8.7 mph in the northbound and 7.6 mph in
the southbound direction. The critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 40 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported between 2003 and 2006.
Sobey Road is a winding local road that fronts private residents. The roadway width of the roadway varies between 20 and 40 feet. In terms of pedestrian and bicycle safety, Sobey Road
does not provide any bike lanes or any continuous sidewalks. Due to the nature of the roadway it is not recommended that the speed limit be increased to 40 mph as the observed 85th percentile
speed would indicate. Rather, it is recommended that the City maintain the current posted speed limit of 30 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 30 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities:
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted
in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile
percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of
27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates
that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety
can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Sobey Road for that segment between Northerly Quito Road and Southerly
Quito Road. Sobey Road Number of Lanes Northerly Quito Road to Southerly Quito Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Residential Neighborhood 40 40
• No sidewalks • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Narrow and winding roadway Data Summary 59. 158
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 60 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 24 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 626 612 313 306 Eastbound Westbound
26.2 mph 27 mph 30.6 mph 30.6 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 21.9 -31.9 mph 73.8 % 80.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.64 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Is
licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related The posted speed limit
on this segment of Toll Gate Road Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted limit in both the northbound and southbound directions. Thus the
observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Toll
Gate Road for the three-year period analyzed. Toll Gate Road is a narrow (24 feet) and winding local road. This segment of Canyon View Drive has no sidewalks or pedestrian facilities.
Given the roadway geometries we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires
speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required
to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is
moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30
mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential
density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along
Toll Gate Road for that segment between Big Basin Way and Saratoga Heights Drive. Toll Gate Road Number of Lanes Big Basin Way to Saratoga Heights Drive April 2-3, 2008 Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential
Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 60a. 159
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 61 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 35 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 571 285 190 100 Northbound
Southbound 24.4 mph 22.6 mph 30.2 mph 28.4 mph 20.8 -30.8 mph 18.3 -28.3 mph 61.5 % 59.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides
the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Woodside Drive for that segment between Bellwood Drive and Prospect Road. Woodside Drive Number of Lanes
Bellwood Drive to Prospect Road March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00
Accident History: 10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on this segment of Woodside Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile
speed was measured at 5.2 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.4 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed
85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speedrelated accidents have been reported for this segment of Woodside Drive for the
three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Woodside Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle
facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Woodside Drive. Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Community Facilities: • Prospect High School at the southwest corner of Saratoga Avenue and
Prospect Road • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 61a. 160
Appendix A DRAFT For Road Segment Data Sheets Prepared For: City of Saratoga, California April 2008 161
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 1 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 8,000 8,326 3,490 3,720 Eastbound
Westbound 34.1 mph 32.8 mph 38.0 mph 36.7 mph 29.3 -39.3 mph 28.0 -38.0 mph 82.2 % 79.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.56 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Allendale Avenue for that segment between Fruitvale Avenue and Portos Court. Allendale Avenue Number of Lanes Fruitvale Avenue to Portos Court November
15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 40 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured
at 1.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established
the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Therefore, we recommended that the speed limit be maintained at the current
posted limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed. Notes: Description of Surrounding
Area: 35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • West Valley College located at
the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • Redwood Middle School • Continuous sidewalks on south side, • Residential Neighborhood discontinuous on north side • No bicycle
facilities • Two mid block crosswalks • Approximately 5 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 1. 162
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 2 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 9,001 8,581 3,760 3,860 Eastbound
Westbound 36.6 mph 34.2 mph 40.7 mph 38.5 mph 31.8 -41.8 mph 29.1 -39.1 mph 78.3 % 79.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Allendale Avenue is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speed measured in the eastbound direction is 5.7 mph over the posted speed limit, while the westbound
speed was measured 3.5 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus, the observed speeds indicate that the speed limit on this section of Allendale Avenue should be increased to 40 mph. No
mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. This segment is located immediately east
of West Valley College, and is frequently used by pedestrians and bicyclist for access to the school, as well as by residents. Additionally, this segment of Allendale Avenue does not
have sidewalks on either side of the roadway. The CVC gives cities the jurisdiction to establish the speed limit five mph below the nearest five mph increment indicated by the 85th percentile
speeds when additional factors support such action. Thus, the speed limit should be maintained at 35 mph on this segment due to pedestrian and bicycle activity on this roadway segment.
Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board
for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th
Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802
requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Allendale Avenue for that segment between Portos Court and Chester Avenue. Allendale Avenue Number of of Lanes Portos Court to Chester Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted
Speed Total Vehicles Observed • West Valley College located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • Two churches • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No
bicycle facilities • Approximately 3 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 2. 163
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 3 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 8,733 8,341 3,640 3,690 Eastbound
Westbound 31.8 mph 31 mph 36.2 mph 35.1 mph 26.8 -36.8 mph 25.7 -35.7 mph 74.9 % 78.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.55 1.95 0.42 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Allendale Avenue for that segment between Chester Avenue and Quito Road. Allendale Avenue Number of Lanes Chester Avenue to Quito Road November
15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 43 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: Speeds in excess of 11.2 mph and 10.1 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph were observed in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. This is the only section
of Allendale Avenue where the speed limit is set to 25 mph, the remaining sections of Allendale Avenue have a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The observed 85th percentile speed indicates
that the speed limit should be 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Allendale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report.
In the quarter mile distance between Quito Road and Harleigh Drive there are 16 driveways fronting Allendale Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority to maintain a speed
limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds (CVC 627). This section of Allendale Avenue has no sidewalks and the existing driveways end at the curb of the roadway, where
bushes provided limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. There is a dip in the road that is not apparent to drivers. Thus, we recommend that the City maintain the 25
mph speed limit, and that the City monitor this segment of Allendale Avenue for possible traffic traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Notes: Description of
Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • none • No sidewalks
• Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 13 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • There is a dip in the road that is not apparent to drivers. • Intersection
at Harleigh Drive Data Summary 3. 164
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 4 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,047 1,917 680 640 Northbound
Southbound 23.9 mph 25.7 mph 28 mph 29.8 mph 19.5 -29.5 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 78 % 78.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.54 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined
by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed
is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section
627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the
roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Arroyo De Arguello
for that segment between Comer Drive and Via Roncole. Arroyo De Arguello Number of Lanes Comer Drive to Via Roncole March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by
the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: In the northbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4.8 mph over the posted
speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both
directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Arroyo De Arguello for the three year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist
on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below
the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Arroyo De Arguello has discontinuous sidewalks on the westside of the street and no bicycle facilities on either side
of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Arroyo De Arguello. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles
Observed Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Recommended Speed Limit: • none • Discontinuous sidewalk on westside of street • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities
• none Data Summary 4a. 165
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 5 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,453 2,251 700 640 Northbound
Southbound 26.7 mph 26.8 mph 32 mph 31.8 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 65.7 % 69.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 2.27 1.95 0.76 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance
with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The
85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can
be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors
besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when
determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Beaumont Avenue for that segment between Herriman Avenue and Glasgow Drive. Beaumont Avenue
Number of Lanes Herriman Avenue to Glasgow Drive November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph
Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average
Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 31 Description of Surrounding Area: Beaumont Avenue has a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to
be nearly 32 mph in both directions, resulting in speeds of almost seven mph in excess of the posted speed limit. This would typically only allow posting the speed limit at the nearest
5-mph increment (i.e., 30 mph). One speed-related mid-block accident has been reported on this section of Beaumont Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. More than
16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish
the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential
nature of Beaumont Avenue. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related • none • No sidewalks • Residential
Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 5. 166
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 6 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 20 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,229 2,301 650 640 Northbound
Southbound 24.6 mph 23 mph 29.1 mph 27.1 mph 20.1 -30.1 mph 18.8 -28.8 mph 75.7 % 77.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 7.87 1.95 0.79 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Bohlman Road for that segment between the Southerly City Limit and Sixth Street. Bohlman Road Number of Lanes Southerly City Limit to Sixth Street
November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 1 Accident History:
Recommended Speed Limit: The 85th percentile speeds were observed at 29.1 mph and 27.1 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. The posted speed limit is 25 mph,
resulting in speeds of 4.1 mph and 2.1 mph in excess of the speed limit. Because the lower speed in one of two directions can be used to set the limit, a posted limit of 25 mph is acceptable
for this segment. Therefore, we recommend that the speed limit be maintained at the current posted limit of 25 mph. On this section of Bohlman Road, one speed-related mid-block accident
has been reported for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle
miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bike lanes • none Data Summary 6. 167
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 7 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,469 1,167 490 390 Eastbound
Westbound 27.4 mph 27.1 mph 32.7 mph 32.2 mph 22.1 -32.1 mph 22.1 -32.1 mph 68.6 % 69.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.15 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related In the eastbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the critical speed was measured at 7.2 mph over the posted speed limit.
The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The
lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No
mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Braemar Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of
the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established
by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Braemar Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current
speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Braemar Drive. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Braemar Drive for that segment
between Howen Drive and Scotland Drive. Braemar Drive Number of Lanes Howen Drive to Scotland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed
10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary
7a. 168
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 8 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 36 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 4,675 2,926 1,560 980 Eastbound
Westbound 25.1 mph 25.9 mph 28.6 mph 30.2 mph 20.4 -30.4 mph 20.6 -30.6 mph 83.8 % 75.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the
85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Bucknall Road for that segment between Saratoga Avenue and Quito Road. Bucknall Road Number of Lanes
Saratoga Avenue to Quito Road March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: The posted speed limit on this segment of Bucknall Road is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction the 85th
percentile speed was measured at 3.6 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.2 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the
observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Bucknall Road
for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Bucknall Primary School is located at the corner
of Bucknall Road and Paseo Presada Road, and a school crosswalk is located just west of the school on Bucknall Road approximately 350 feet east of Saratoga Avenue. Additionally, this
segment of Bucknall Road has discontinuous sidewalks on the south sides of the roadway and no bicycle facilities on both sides of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change
the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Bucknall Road. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related
Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification:
Recommended Speed Limit: • El Quito Park • Bucknall Primary School at corner of Bucknall Road and Paseo Prasada • Discontinous sidewalk southside of street • Transitional Neighborhood
with office and residential • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 8a. 169
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 9 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 20 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 724 696 240 230 Northbound
Southbound 24.7 mph 24.5 mph 28.6 mph 28.9 mph 19.7 -29.7 mph 19.7 -29.7 mph 76.8 % 76.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of Canyon View Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.6 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.9 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Canyon View Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Canyon View Drive is a narrow (20 feet) and
winding, local road. This segment of Canyon View Drive has no sidewalks or pedestrian facilities. Given the roadway geometries the speed limit could be set to 20 mph based on code in
the CVC (CVC 22358.3) and we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed
limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be
established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving.
This means that a a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density
along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Canyon
View Drive for that segment between Reid Lane and Toll Gate Road. Canyon View Drive Number of Lanes Reid Lane to Toll Gate Road March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle
facilities • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 9a. 170
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 10 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,302 929 430 310 Eastbound
Westbound 25 mph 26.1 mph 28.9 mph 30.6 mph 20.6 -30.6 mph 22.1 -32.1 mph 81 % 75.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined
by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed
is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Chateau Drive for that segment between Regan Lane and southern Argonaut Drive. Chateau Drive Number of Lanes Regan
Lane to southern Argonaut Drive March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: In the eastbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.9 mph over the posted limit,
while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at
the nearest nearest five mph increment to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the
speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this
segment of Chateau Drive for the threeyear period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment.
In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Argonaut Elementary School
is located at the corner of Chateau Drive and Shadow Mountain Drive, and a school crosswalk is located just norht of the school on Chateau Drive approximately 350 feet east of Argonaut
Drive. Additionally, this segment of Bucknall Road has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential
nature of Chateau Drive. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Recommended Speed Limit: • Argonaut Elementary School • Shopping
center • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bike lanes • none Data Summary 10a. 171
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 11 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 1,361 1,303 550 490 Northbound
Southbound 26.8 mph 24.7 mph 31.1 mph 28.9 mph 21.5 -31.5 mph 20.4 -30.4 mph 77.4 % 79.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Chester Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speed survey at Chester Avenue between Allendale Avenue and Ten Acres Road is 6.1 mph over the
posted speed limit in the northbound direction. In the southbound direction, the observed 85th percentile speed is 3.9 mph above the posted speed limit. This would typically require
a posted limit of 30 mph. Of note, is that the 85th percentile speeds on this section of Chester Avenue are about five mph slower than the 37 mph speeds observed in the 2001 speed survey.
No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Chester Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Since Chester Avenue is a narrow, 25-foot
wide residential street with no separate sidewalks or paths for pedestrians or bicyclists, it warrants a reduction in the speed limit. Therefore, the speed limit should not be increased,
but maintained at 25 mph to better accommodate non-automobile travel. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width
Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Chester Avenue for that segment between Allendale Avenue and Ten Acres Road. Chester Avenue Number of Lanes Allendale
Avenue to Ten Acres Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary
11. 172
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 12 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 406 439 160 180 Eastbound Westbound
24.3 mph 24.5 mph 29.8 mph 29.1 mph 19.2 -29.2 mph 18.8 -28.8 mph 62.3 % 73.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 5.97 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California Vehicle
Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Chester Avenue for that segment between Ten Acres Road and Sobey Road. Chester Avenue Number of Lanes Ten Acres Road to Sobey Road November 15-17,
2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: The 85th percentile speeds surveyed on this segment of Chester Avenue is 29.8 mph and 29.4 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. Thus the observed
85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No midblock speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Chester Avenue for the
three-year period analyzed for this report. This section of Chester Avenue is narrow and winding residential roadway with no separate sidewalks or paths for pedestrians or bicyclists.
Therefore, under the CVC, the speed limit can be established at five mph below the speed limit indicated by 85th percentile speeds. Thus, the speed limit should be maintained at 25 mph
on this segment of Chester Avenue Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Summary and Justification: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 12. 173
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 13 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 8,597 8,736 3,360 3,520 Eastbound
Westbound 37.9 mph 38.1 mph 41.8 mph 42.1 mph 33.1 -43.1 mph 33.3 -43.3 mph 79.9 % 78.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.18 1.95 0.59 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Cox Avenue is 35 mph but the eastbound and westbound 85th percentile speeds were surveyed at 6.8 mph and 7.1 mph greater than the posted speed
limit. These measurements would typically require a speed limit of no less than 40 mph. Four speed related accidents have been reported on this segment of Cox Avenue for the three-year
period analyzed for this report. A trail crossing is located near the UPRR crossing that serves as an important
link for pedestrians and bicyclists. This trail is being developed as part of a multi-jurisdictional effort and in partnership with the Valley Transportation Authority. With increased
use, maintaining reasonable travel speeds is critical to providing an improved environment for bicyclists and pedestrians. CVC would allow a reduction to 35 mph, and the posted speed
limit on Cox Avenue east of the railroad tracks is 35 mph, justified by the 85th percentile speeds on that segment. To enhance the pedestrian and bicycle safety and to maintain continuity
in the corridor, we recommend that the speed limit remain at 35 mph on this segment. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed
Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data:
Number 84 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle
miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with
methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th
percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be
posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors
besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when
determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Cox Avenue for that segment between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and the Union Pacific Railroad
Crossing. Cox Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to RR Tracks November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Continuous sidewalks on north side, • Residential
Neighborhood discontinuous on south side • Class II Bicycle lanes • Trail crossing at UPRR Data Summary 13. 174
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 14 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 12,957 14,116 5,060 5,400 Eastbound
Westbound 35.2 mph 34 mph 38.9 mph 37.6 mph 30.0 -40.0 mph 29.3 -39.3 mph 81 % 82.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.46 1.95 0.29 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Cox Avenue for that segment between the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing and Saratoga Avenue. Cox Avenue Number of Lanes RR Tracks to Saratoga Avenue
November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 15 3 Accident History:
Recommended Speed Limit: Vehicles were observed traveling 3.9 mph in the eastbound and 2.6 mph in the westbound directions in excess of the posted speed limit of 35 mph. The observed
85th percentile speeds would typically require that the speed limit be raised to 40 mph. Three speed-related midblock accidents have been reported on this section of Cox Avenue for the
three-year period analyzed for this report. This segment of Cox Avenue has sidewalks and bike lanes in both directions. However, a marked crosswalk is provided at Miller Avenue, which
serves as a major connection point between the neighborhoods north and south of Cox Avenue. The Miller Avenue intersection is not controlled, and this connection point attracts pedestrians
traveling to Brookglen Park, Kevin Moran Park, and the elementary and middle school located north of Cox Avenue. Therefore, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit
of 35 mph to enhance pedestrian and bicycle travel and maintain reasonable crossing travel speeds approaching the crosswalk. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • none • Discontinuous sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood
• Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 14. 175
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 15 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 63 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 15,775 18,077 4,200 5,100 Eastbound
Westbound 30.3 mph 30 mph 35.1 mph 35.9 mph 25.5 -35.5 mph 25.5 -35.5 mph 70.8 % 69.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.31 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Because of the pedestrian activity level, we are only able to legally post the street with a 30 mph limit or 5mph lower than warranted
by the 85th percentile speed. This would require raising the existing speed limit from 25 mph to 30 mph. Regardless of this situation, we recommend the City consider reconfiguring this
section of Cox to include one travel lane in each direction plus a two-way left turn lane for the majority of the segment. Turn lanes can still be maintained at the Saratoga Avenue and
Paseo Presada intersections with this configuration. The benefit will be reduced travel speeds and provision of a lane for vehicles to enter and exit adjacent properties by only having
to wait for a gap in traffic in one direction. The other benefit of reducing the number of lanes (also known as a "road diet") is a shorter pedestrian crossing for the midblock location.
Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related The 85th percentile speed on this section of Cox Avenue with four travel lanes is 10.1 and
10.9 mph more than the posted speed limit of 25 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. These measurements would require posting a limit of 35 mph based on CVC without
any consideration for pedestrian/bicycle safety and other neighborhood issues. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Cox Avenue between 2003 and
2006. This section of Cox Road is currently posted for 25 mph due to the proximity of the existing shopping center (including Gene’s Market) on one side of the street and elderly residences
and a pre-school on the other side of the street. A mid-block crosswalk is located approximately halfway between Saratoga Avenue and Paseo Presada to guide pedestrians, especially elderly
residents. In addition, El Quito Park is located on Paseo Presada north of Cox Avenue and is also a pedestrian attractor. Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 12 0 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace Bicycle
and Pedestrian Facilities: Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic
Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment
to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile
speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code
(CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and
bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Cox Avenue for that segment between Saratoga Avenue
and Paseo Presada. Cox Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Paseo Presada November 15-17, 2006 Accident History: Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities:
• Challenger School • Senior Center • Shopping Center • Church • Sidewalk primarily located on north side • Mix of retail & community facilities of street • Class II bicycle facilities
• Mid-block crosswalk 700-feet west of Paseo Presada Data Summary 15. 176
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 16 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,285 2,402 760 800 Northbound
Southbound 28.5 mph 28.4 mph 32.9 mph 33.1 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 76.2 % 73.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of Cumberland Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.9 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.1 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Cumberland Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist
on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below
the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Cumberland Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the
City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Cumberland Drive. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires
speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required
to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is
moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30
mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential
density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along
Cumberland Drive for that segment between Cox Avenue and Scotland Drive. Cumberland Drive Number of Lanes Cox Avenue to Scotland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from
10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • Argonaut Elementary School • Discontinuous
sidewalk on east side of street • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 16a. 177
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 17 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 26 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,390 1,566 400 450 Eastbound
Westbound 29.4 mph 28.1 mph 35.1 mph 33.1 mph 26.6 -36.2 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 61.7 % 67.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.19 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Farwell Avenue for that segment between Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. Farwell Avenue Number of Lanes Fruitvale Avenue to Saratoga-Los
Gatos Road November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident
History: Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on Farwell Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds on Farwell Avenue exceed the posted speed limit by 10.1 mph (northbound)
and 8.1 mph (southbound). The observed 85th percentile speeds would typically require that the speed limit be raised to 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported
between 2003 and 2006. Farwell Avenue is a 0.6-mile long local road that bends at ninety degrees at its halfway point. Given the local nature of Farwell Avenue and its narrow width the
City has the authority under the CVC to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds. This would result in a speed limit of 30 mph. However, Farwell Avenue
does not include sidewalks or bicycle lanes, which forces pedestrians and cyclists to use the roadway with vehicles. We recommend that the City maintain the existing posted speed limit
of 25 mph and identify potential traffic calming measures if feasible to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from
10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and and Justification: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities
• Approximately 15 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 17. 178
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 18 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 30 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 8,590 8,866 3,400 2,950 Northbound
Southbound 39.7 mph 37.8 mph 44.1 mph 42.3 mph 34.9 -44.9 mph 32.9 -42.9 mph 76.8 % 75.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.48 1.95 0.32 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speeds surveyed on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue are 44.1 mph in the northbound and 42.3 mph southbound direction. The posted speed limit
on Fruitvale Avenue is 35 mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of 9.1 mph and 7.3 mph, respectively. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to
determine the appropriate speed limit, the 85th percentile in the southbound direction indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Two speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on
this section of Fruitvale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. However, this section of Fruitvale Avenue does not provide continuous bicycle and pedestrian facilities
on the roadway. Based on this information and allowances under the CVC, the City has the authority to maintain the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed. Therefore,
we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph
Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 32 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width
Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Fruitvale Avenue for that segment between Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and Burgundy Way. Fruitvale Avenue Number of Lanes
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Burgundy Way November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • West Valley College located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale
Avenue • Discontinuous sidewalk & bicycle path • Residential Neighborhood • none Data Summary 18. 179
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 19 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 28 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 14,524 14,430 4,480 4,040
Northbound Southbound 37.9 mph 37.8 mph 43.2 mph 42.7 mph 33.3 -43.3 mph 33.1 -43.1 mph 66.1 % 69.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.55 2.16 0.36 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th
Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the
Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined
as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a
segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Fruitvale Avenue for that segment between Burgundy Way and Allendale Avenue. Fruitvale Avenue Number of Lanes Burgundy
Way to Allendale Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data:
Number 13 3 Accident History: Recommended Speed Limit: On this study roadway segment the 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly eight mph over the posted speed limit of 35
mph. This would initially indicate the need for a speed limit of 45 mph. A review of accident data for this roadway segment shows that there have been three accidents where the primary
collision factor was speed. Several factors support maintaining the current speed limit of 35 mph on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue. Redwood Middle School and West Valley College are
located along this roadway segment of Fruitvale Avenue and attract a substantial level of pedestrian and bicycle activity throughout the day. Additionally, the posted speed limit on
Fruitvale Avenue north and south of this segment is 35 mph, and the 85th percentile speeds on those two roadway segment justify maintaining their speed limits at 35 mph. To enhance the
pedestrian and bicycle environment per CVC and to maintain speed limit continuity in this corridor, we recommend that the posted speed limit remain at 35 mph. Notes: Description of Surrounding
Area: 35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • West Valley College located at
the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • Redwood Elementary south of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue intersection • Discontinuous sidewalk & bicycle path • Residential
Neighborhood • none Data Summary 19. 180
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 20 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 28 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 23,697 21,469 10,480 9,430
Northbound Southbound 34.9 mph 35 mph 40 mph 39.4 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 30.2 -40.2 mph 72.1 % 77 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.87 2.16 0.20 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed surveys on this segment of Fruitvale Avenue are 40.0 mph in the northbound and 39.4 mph southbound direction. The posted speed
limit on Fruitvale Avenue is 35 mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of nearly five mph in both directions. The observed 85th percentile speeds would typically
indicate a speed limit of 40 mph. Four speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on this section of Fruitvale Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report This
section of Fruitvale Avenue has significant numbers of pedestrian and bicycle activity, due to the proximity of the City Hall and Community Center facilities, Redwood Middle School West
Valley College, and other community attractions. Additionally, this section of Fruitvale Avenue has narrow sidewalks and sub-standard bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. Therefore,
the City has the authority under the CVC to maintain the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed, and the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes:
Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 17 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile
Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed
limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be
established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving.
This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However,
Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along
the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Fruitvale
Avenue for that segment between Allendale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue. Fruitvale Avenue Number of Lanes Allendale Avenue to Saratoga Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles
Observed • West Valley College located at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue • City Hall and Community Center northwest of intersection • Residential Neighborhood
on east side, open space and community facilities on west side • Pedestrian and bicycle path on east side • Narrow bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 20. 181
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 21 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 685 628 230 210 Eastbound Westbound
24.1 mph 22.7 mph 28 mph 26.2 mph 19.2 -29.2 mph 17.9 -27.9 mph 81.6 % 85.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 4.61 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile
speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Glasgow Drive for that segment between Argonne Drive and Cumberland Drive. Glasgow Drive Number of Lanes Argonne Drive
to Cumberland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History:
10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction
the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1.2 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed
limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 25 mph. Therefore, the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. No mid-block
speed-related
accidents have been reported for this segment of Glasgow Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Summary and Justification: Community Facilities: • Argonaut Elementary School • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 21a. 182
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 22 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 40 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 2,545 2,686 680 740 Northbound
Southbound 28.4 mph 27.9 mph 33.3 mph 33.3 mph 23.7 -33.7 mph 23.5 -33.5 mph 71.3 % 66.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.71 1.95 0.71 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Glen Brae Drive for that segment between Scotland Drive and Cox Avenue. Glen Brae Drive Number of Lanes Scotland Drive to Cox Avenue November 15-17,
2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 11 Accident History: Recommended
Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on this segment of Glen Brea Drive is 25 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were over eight mph greater than the posted speed limit in both
the the northbound and southbound directions. This would initially require a posted limit of 35 mph. One speed-related mid-block accident has been reported on this section of Glen Brae
Drive for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Under CVC, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile speed if more than
16 housing units front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile. This section of Glen Brae Drive meets this requirement. Thus, the initial limit of 35 mph based on the observed
85th percentile speeds can be reduced up to 10 mph given the residential nature of the roadway and the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Thus, we recommend that the City maintain
the 25 mph speed limit, and that the City monitor Glen Brae Drive for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood
• No bicycle facilities • Some driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 22. 183
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 23 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 417 466 140 160 Eastbound Westbound
21 mph 21.8 mph 24.6 mph 25.7 mph 16.1 -26.1 mph 17.2 -27.2 mph 84.2 % 82.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Is
licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident History: Speed Related The observed 85th percentile
speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the
nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that
a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section
627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the
roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Harleigh Drive
for that segment between Allendale Avenue and Fortuna Court. Harleigh Drive Number of Lanes Allendale Avenue to Fortuna Court March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • Gardner Park • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No
bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 23a. 184
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 24 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 7,829 8,180 2,230 2,310 Eastbound
Westbound 29.7 mph 29.1 mph 35.3 mph 34 mph 24.6 -34.6 mph 24.8 -34.8 mph 65.1 % 71.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 2.01 1.95 0.67 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on Herriman Avenue are 10.3 and 9.0 mph in excess of the 25 mph posted speed limit. These data result in an initial posted limit of 35 mph. Three
speed-related mid-block accidents have been reported on this section of Herriman Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Saratoga High School is located at the corner
of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue and Herriman Avenue, and primary school access is provided by driveways on Herriman Avenue. A sidewalk or path is only provided on the south side of Herriman
Avenue, so some residents on the north side may walk in or near the travel lane. Under CVC a prima facie of 25 mph can be maintained in school zones (CVC 22352), and therefore should
be maintained by the City for Herriman Avenue. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions
Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 93 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Herriman Avenue for that segment between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Saratoga Avenue. Herriman Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to
Saratoga Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Saratoga High School located at the intersection of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Herriman Avenue. • Saratoga
Presbyterian Church • Sidewalk provided for span of high • Residential Neighborhood school • Pedestrian path seperated by berm on south side of Herriman Avenue east of school • Class
II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 24. 185
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 25 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 24 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 192 161 60 50 Northbound Southbound
26 mph 27.1 mph 31.1 mph 32.7 mph 22.4 -32.4 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 68.8 % 67.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by
the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is
defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph,
while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th
percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed
limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Horseshoe Drive for that segment between eastern SR 9 and western SR 9. Horseshoe Drive Number of Lanes eastern
SR 9 to western SR 9 March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00 Accident
History: 10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 6.1 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Speed limits must be established at the nearest five mph increment
to to the 85th percentile speed and be established the same in both directions. The lower of the two critical speeds can be used to determine the speed limit. Thus the observed 85th
percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Horseshoe Drive for the
threeyear period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the
City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Horseshoe Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle
facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Horseshoe Drive. Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Community Facilities: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities
• none Data Summary 25a. 186
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 26 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 56 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 8,785 8,828 2,170 2,220 Northbound
Southbound 33.4 mph 33.6 mph 37.4 mph 38 mph 28.6 -38.6 mph 28.9 -38.9 mph 80.1 % 74.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.46 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Johnson Avenue for that segment between Prospect Road and the Northerly City Limit. Johnson Avenue Number of Lanes Prospect Road to Northerly City
Limit November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident
History: Recommended Speed Limit: The speed limit on this segment of Johnson Avenue is 35 mph and the 85th percentile speeds were observed at 2.4 mph and 3.0 mph above the posted speed
speed limit in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the
northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, this segment of Johnson Avenue
has more than 16 housing units that front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile. This meets the CVC code that gives the City the authority to establish the speed limit
at five mph below the 85th percentile speed. Therefore, the City should maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • Lynbrook High School at the northeast corner of Johnson Avenue and
West Walbrook just outside City of Saratoga city limits • Sidewalk on west side of street • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lane • none Data Summary 26. 187
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 27 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 37 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,165 1,174 583 587 Eastbound
Westbound 25.2 mph 23.6 mph 29.3 mph 27.7 mph 20.6 -30.6 mph 18.3 -28.3 mph 79.7 % 77.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.87 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of McFarland Avenue is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4.3 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.7 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Cumberland Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist
on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below
the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, McFarland Avenue has discontinuous sidewalks and no bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend
that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of McFarland Avenue. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802
requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along McFarland Avenue for that segment between Saratoga Avenue and Devon Avenue. McFarland Avenue Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Devon Avenue April 2-3, 2008 Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • El Quito Park • Shopping
center • Discontinuous sidewalks • Transitional Neighborhood with commercial/office and residential • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 27a. 188
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 28 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 24 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 932 1,086 250 290 Eastbound
Westbound 25.7 mph 26.4 mph 32.7 mph 35.3 mph 24.2 -34.2 mph 26.4 -36.4 mph 53.3 % 42.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 3.76 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The speed survey results show that vehicles are traveling at 32.7 and 35.3 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. This results in excess speeds of
7.7 and 10.3 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph and requires an initial posted limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for Mendelsohn Lane for
the three-year period analyzed for this report. Mendelsohn Lane meets the state requirements for a prima facie speed of 20 mph due to its narrow roadway (22358.3 CVC). Additionally,
no sidewalks or bicycle facilities are provided on Mendelsohn Lane. This roadway is relatively short (0.5 miles) and includes a 90-degree turn at the halfway point. The CVC allows jurisdictions
to establish the speed limit five mph below the nearest five-mph increment indicated by the 85th percentile speeds (for a total of ten mph) when additional factors support such action.
Therefore, in consideration of the current roadway design it is recommended that the City maintain the existing posted speed limit of 25 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th
Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Mendelsohn Lane for that segment between Saratoga-Los
Gatos and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. Mendelsohn Lane Number of Lanes Saratoga-Los Gatos to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • No
sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 28. 189
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 29 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 29 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 1,118 1,885 310 450 Northbound
Southbound 28.1 mph 27.3 mph 33.8 mph 32.4 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 63 % 69 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Montalvo Road for that segment between Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Villa Montalvo Entrance. Montalvo Road Number of Lanes Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
to Culde-sac November 15-17, 2006 Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00
Accident History: Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on Montalvo Road is 25 mph. The northbound 85th percentile speed was observed at 8.8 mph over the posted speed limit
in the northbound direction and 7.4 mph in the southbound direction. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the
southbound direction requiring an initial posted speed limit of 30 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for Montalvo Road Lane for the three-year period analyzed
for this report. Montalvo Road is a residential street that connects Saratoga-Los Gatos Road with Villa Montalvo. The roadway width varies from 20 feet to 40 feet, includes numerous
curves and grade changes, and does not include any sidewalks or formal paths. Under CVC, the City can maintain the speed limit at five mph below the limit indicated by the 85th percentile
speeds when existing conditions justify the reduction. Therefore, we recommend that the City maintain the current posted speed limit of 25 mph. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • Villa Montalvo at cul-de-sac • No sidewalks
• Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Some driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Hill Street and Montalvo Road intersection difficult to navigate Data Summary 29.
190
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 30 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 26 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 3,088 2,962 850 810 Eastbound
Westbound 29.4 mph 30.2 mph 35.6 mph 36.5 mph 26.6 -36.6 mph 26.2 -36.2 mph 57.2 % 57.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.83 1.95 1.22 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Mount Eden Road has a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be 35.8 mph and 36.5 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively.
This results in speeds of approximately 11 mph in excess of the existing posted speed limit, and would require an initial posted limit of 35 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents
have been reported on this section of Mount Eden Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Mount Eden Road is a narrow and winding, local road. Given the roadway geometries
the speed limit could be set to 20 mph based on code in the CVC (CVC 22358.3) and we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification:
Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 32 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10
mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified
by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627
of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway,
as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Mount Eden Road for that
segment between Pierce Road and the Westerly City Limit. Mt. Eden Road Number of Lanes Pierce Road to Westerly City Limit November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed •
none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 30. 191
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 31 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25
mph 1,152 1,037 1,152 1,037 Northbound Southbound 26 mph 26.5 mph 30.4 mph 30.6 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 21.9 -31.9 mph 74.7 % 76.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.46
1.95 0.46 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey
conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the
85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed
of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC)
stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist
safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Paseo Prasada for that segment between Bucknall Road and Dundee
Avenue. Paseo Presada Number of Lanes Bucknall Road to Dundee Avenue 39540 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current
Speed Data: Number 11 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on this segment of Paseo Presada is 25 mph. In the northbound direction
the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.4 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted speed limit.
Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported for this segment of Paseo
Presada for the three-year period analyzed. Bucknall Elementary School is located at the corner of Bucknall Road and Paseo Presada, with mid-block school crosswalk located approximately
150 feet south of the intersection. There are discontinouse sidewalks and no bicycle facilities on either side of Paseo Presada. on Additionally, Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802
(b)) and the existing roadway geometries, this segment of Paseo Presada qualifies as a local street with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the
current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Paseo Presada. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily
Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification:
Community Facilities: • El Quito Park • Shopping center • Discontinuous sidewalks • Transitional Neighborhood with commercial/office and residential • No bicycle facilities • none Data
Summary 31a. 192
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 32 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 22 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 1,840 2,056 530 570 Northbound
Southbound 29.3 mph 27.2 mph 35.8 mph 33.6 mph 24.6 -34.6 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 55.4 % 57.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 3.69 1.95 0.92 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: Speed Related 85th Percentile Percent in Pace 50th Percentile California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Pierce Road for that segment between Highway 9 and Mount Eden Road. Pierce Road Number of Lanes Highway 9 to Mt. Eden Road November 15-17, 2006
Roadway Width Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 41 Accident History: Recommended Speed
Limit: The posted speed limit on this section of Pierce Road is 25 mph and the 85th percentile speeds were observed to exceed the posted speed limit by 10.8 mph in the northbound and
8.6 mph in the southbound direction. This requires an initial posted limit of 35 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Pierce Road between
2003 and 2006. Pierce Road is a winding roadway that has narrow shoulders, and no sidewalks are provided. Regardless, bicyclists and pedestrians frequently use Pierce Road for recreational
activities. The City is aware of the excessive speeding that occurs on this section of Pierce Road, and has identified some signing and striping improvements for this segment.. Given
the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and limited sight distance at numerous locations, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph and that the City
continue to monitor this section of Pierce Road for additional traffic calming measures as appropriate. Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: • • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately
10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Many pedestrians and bicycles share road with vehicles • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 32. 193
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 33 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 21 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 3,586 3,269 1,390 1,260 Northbound
Southbound 29.9 mph 29.8 mph 33.6 mph 34 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 81 % 78.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 4.59 1.95 1.91 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Pierce Road are 33.6 mph in the northbound direction and 34.0 mph in the southbound direction. The posted speed limit is 25
mph, resulting in excess speeds in northbound and southbound of 8.6 mph and 9.0 mph, respectively. This data would typically require posting a speed limit of 35 mph. Five mid-block speed-related
accidents have been reported for this segment of Pierce Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Pierce Road is a winding roadway that has narrow shoulders, and no sidewalks
are provided. Regardless, bicyclists and pedestrians frequently use Pierce Pierce Road for recreational activities. The City is aware of the excessive speeding that occurs on this section
of Pierce Road, and has identified some signing and striping improvements for this segment.. Given the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and limited sight distance at numerous
locations, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph and that the City continue to monitor this section of Pierce Road for additional traffic calming measures
as appropriate Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed
by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 12 5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding
Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Pierce Road for that segment between Mount Eden Road and Surrey Surrey Lane. Pierce Road Number of Lanes Mt. Eden Road to Surrey Lane November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed
Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Many pedestrians and bicycles
share road with vehicles • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 33. 194
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 34 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 27 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 5,313 5,617 1,470 1,500 Northbound
Southbound 28.1 mph 26.8 mph 31.8 mph 30 mph 23.5 -33.5 mph 21.9 -31.9 mph 83.4 % 86.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.34 1.95 0.34 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 11 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities:
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted
in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile
speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles
per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that
other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be
considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Pierce Road for that segment between Surrey Lane and Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. Pierce Road Number of Lanes Surrey Lane to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood •
No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Many pedestrians and bicycles share road with vehicles • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary
34. 195
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 35 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 3,088 3,233 1,200 1,230 Eastbound
Westbound 30.6 mph 29.8 mph 34.9 mph 34 mph 25.9 -35.9 mph 25.1 -35.1 mph 75.5 % 77.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.84 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Propsect Road for that segment between the Westerly
City Limit and Stelling Road. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Westerly City Limit to Stelling Road November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 20 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile
The speed survey results show that vehicles are traveling at 9.9 and 9.0 mph in excess of the posted speed limit of 25 mph in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. This
data would require posting a speed limit of 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for the three-year period analyzed for this
report. This is a narrow roadway that has narrow shoulder striping and no sidewalks. Pedestrians and bicyclists both use this roadway to access to the county Park at the end of the road.
Therefore, increased speeds would potentially represent an increase safety concern. It is not recommended that the speed limit be raised to 30 mph or 35 mph as the observed speeds indicate
on this section of Prospect Road. We recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. Percent in Pace • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle
facilities • Road shared with pedestrians and bicyclists Data Summary 35. 196
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 36 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 72 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 9,502 9,248 3,710 3,620 Eastbound
Westbound 36.4 mph 35.8 mph 40.7 mph 40.5 mph 32.0 -42.0 mph 31.5 -41.5 mph 76.8 % 75 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.55 1.95 0.14 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 On this section of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be nearly 41.0 mph in both the eastbound and westbound directions.
This results in speeds of almost 6.0 mph in excess of the posted speed limit and would initially indicate a speed limit of 40 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported
for this segment of Prospect Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Under CVC, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the 85th percentile
speed if more than 16 housing units front the roadway within a distance of a quarter of a mile. This section of Prospect Road meets this requirement. Thus, the initial limit of 40 mph
based on the observed 85th percentile speeds can be reduced by 5 mph given the residential nature of the roadway and the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. This segment of Prospect
Road has sidewalks and bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway. In combination with the existing roadway characteristics and the observed 85th percentile speeds, it is recommended
that the speed limit be maintained at 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions
Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 41 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment between Stelling Road Road and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Stelling Road to Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Sidewalks primarily on south side • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 36.
197
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 37 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 100 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 40 mph 21,594 22,602 8,310 8,830 Eastbound
Westbound 40.4 mph 40 mph 44.5 mph 44.3 mph 35.3 -45.3 mph 34.7 -44.7 mph 77.6 % 75.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.65 2.16 0.06 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment between Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road and Miller Avenue. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Miller Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 11 1 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 40 mph Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile
On this segment of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 40 mph and vehicles were observed traveling at 44.5 and 44.3 in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively. Thus,
the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate a speed limit of 45 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident has been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for the three-year
period analyzed for this report. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is located at the corner of Prospect Road and Titus Avenue and attracts pedestrian and bicycle activity. Therefore,
it is recommended that the City maintain the 40 mph speed limit, which is five mph lower than the critical speeds indicates. Percent in Pace • Church at Prospect Road and Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School at Prospect Road and Titus Avenue • Sidewalk on north side of street • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary
37. 198
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 38 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 86 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 40 mph 37,680 36,562 9,290 9,020 Eastbound
Westbound 39.3 mph 41.5 mph 43.8 mph 46.3 mph 34.4 -44.4 mph 36.7 -46.7 mph 74.8 % 70.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.94 2.16 0.28 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 On this segment of Prospect Road the posted speed limit is 40 mph and vehicle speeds were measured at 43.8 and 46.3 mph in the eastbound and westbound direction, respectively.
The observed critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be raised to 45 mph. Five mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Prospect Road for
2003-2006. Prospect High School is located just west of the Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway Intersection, and attracts pedestrian and bicycle activity. It is recommended that the
City maintain the speed limit at 40 mph. Based on the accident record and proximity of the the high school, the City can maintain the 40 mph speed limit, which is five mph below the
speed limit indicated by the critical speeds. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions
Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 17 5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities:
Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California
Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment between Miller Avenue and Lawrence Expressway. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Miller Avenue to Lawrence Expressway
November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Prospect High School located at intersection of Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway • Sidewalk on north side of street in
most areas • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes • none Data Summary 38. 199
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 39 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 98 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 35 mph 24,035 24,958 12,020 12,480
Eastbound Westbound 27.5 mph 27.9 mph 33.8 mph 34.4 mph 23.0 -33.0 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 60 % 56.7 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.25 2.16 0.17 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Prospect Road for that segment
between Lawrence Expressway and the Easterly City Limit. Prospect Road Number of Lanes Lawrence Expressway to Easterly City Limit March 6-7, 2007 Is licensed by the Board for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 64 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit:
Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The observed 85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Percent in Pace • Prospect High School located
at intersection of Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway • Sidewalks on both sides • Commercial Neighborhood • Class II Bicycle lanes • Some driveways are hidden behind landscaping.
Data Summary 39. 200
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 40 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 22 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 7,768 8,317 2,840 2,940 Northbound
Southbound 36.5 mph 34.5 mph 40.9 mph 38.5 mph 31.5 -41.5 mph 29.8 -39.8 mph 76.6 % 79.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.35 1.95 0.35 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Quito Road exceed the posted speed limit of 30 mph by 10.9 mph in the northbound direction and 8.5 mph in the southbound
direction. The observed 85th percentile speed indicates that the speed limit should be 40 mph. Two mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road
for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Quito Road is a two-lane collector street that connects Saratoga-Los Gatos Road with Saratoga Road. Between Maude Avenue and Bicknell
a pedestrian and bicycle bath is located on the east side of the roadway. However, no continuous sidewalks or pathways are provided on the entire segment of Quito Road. Under the CVC,
the City can maintain the speed limit at five mph below the limit indicated by the 85th percentile speeds when existing conditions justify the reduction. Additionally, this segment of
Quito Road is fairly straight and narrow, and only includes one ten to twelve foot travel lane in each direction, for a total pavement width of 24-feet. Therefore, under the CVC, the
City
can maintain speed limit ten mph below the posted speed limit and maintain the 30 mph speed limit on this segment of Quito Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 22 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community
Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and
Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment
to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile
speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code
(CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and
bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment between the Southerly
City Limit and Bicknell Road. Quito Road Number of Lanes Southerly City Limit to Bicknell Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Discontinuous pedestrian
and bicycle path on • Residential Neighborhood east side • Quito Road designated as Class III bicycle route • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Narrow and winding
roadway Data Summary 40. 201
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 41 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 22 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 8,984 9,607 3,350 3,390 Northbound
Southbound 32.2 mph 32.3 mph 36 mph 36.2 mph 27.3 -37.3 mph 27.3 -37.3 mph 81.6 % 81 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.66 1.95 0.45 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid,
TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment between Bicknell
Road and Pollard Road. Quito Road Number of Lanes Bicknell Road to Pollard Road November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 11 3 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The posted speed
limit on this section of Quito Road is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds on this roadway section exceed the posted speed limit by 11.0 mph (northbound) and 11.2 mph (southbound). This
indicates a speed limit of 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road between 2003 and 2006. This segment of Quito Road is very
narrow and does not provide additional pedestrian and bicycle facilities; therefore a posted speed limit of 25 mph is allowable under the CVC, even if the speed limit is more than five
mph below the 85th percentile speed (CVC 22358.3). We also recommend that this roadway segment should be monitored for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile
speeds. Percent in Pace • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Quito Road designated as Class III bicycle route • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping.
• Narrow and winding roadway Data Summary 41. 202
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 42 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 38 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 17,355 19,511 6,740 7,050
Northbound Southbound 30.3 mph 29.2 mph 33.8 mph 32.7 mph 25.5 -35.5 mph 24.2 -34.2 mph 84.1 % 84.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.37 1.95 0.22 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 On this section of Quito Road speed limits were observed at approximately 33.8 and 32.7 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively. The
posted speed limit is 30 mph. Since, vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds initially indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 35 mph. Three mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Marshall Lane Elementary School
is located just west of Quito Road, and therefore Quito Road serves as an access route for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians traveling to the school. Based on the combination of the
accident history and the proximity to the school, it is recommended that the speed limit be maintained at 30 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed 85th
percentile speeds. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is
licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 53 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding
Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Quito Road for that segment between Pollard Road and Allendale Avenue. Quito Road Number of Lanes Pollard Road to Allendale Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total
Vehicles Observed • Marshall Lane Elementary School west of Quito Road • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Quito Road designated as Class III bicycle route • Approximately 5
driveways are hidden behind landscaping. Data Summary 42. 203
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 43 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 61 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 19,759 19,238 7,340 7,560
Northbound Southbound 36.1 mph 32.2 mph 40.7 mph 38 mph 31.8 -41.8 mph 29.3 -39.3 mph 74.8 % 67.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.95 1.95 0.27 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment
between Allendale Avenue and Yorkton Way. Quito Road Number of Lanes Allendale Avenue to Yorkton Way November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 14 4 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities:
50th Percentile The posted speed limit on this section of Quito Road is 35 mph. The 85th percentile speed surveys at Quito Road between Allendale Avenue and Yorkton Way is 5.7 mph over
the posted speed limit in the northbound direction. In the southbound direction the observed 85th percentile speed is three mph above the speed limit. The critical speeds initially indicate
that the speed limit should be posted at 40 mph. Four mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the three-year period analyzed for this
report. North of State Route 85 this section of Quito Road has sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. However, this section of Quito Road does not have any sidewalks or bike lanes south
of SR 85. To ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety, it is recommended that the speed limit be set at five mph below the speed indicated by the observed critical speeds. Therefore, the
speed limit should be maintained at 35 mph. Percent in Pace • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lane west side of roadway north of overpass • none Data
Summary 43. 204
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 44 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 65 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 23,371 24,220 9,020 8,780
Northbound Southbound 34.2 mph 36.9 mph 38.5 mph 40.9 mph 29.5 -39.5 mph 32.0 -42.0 mph 76.2 % 77.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.68 1.95 0.06 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The 85th percentile speeds in the southbound direction on this section of Quito Road was observed to be 5.9 mph above the posted speed limit of 35 mph. The
speeds in the southbound direction are nearly four mph above the speed limit. The observed speeds indicate that the road should be posted for 40 mph. One mid-block speed-related accident
has been reported for this segment of Quito Road for the threeyear period analyzed for this report. On the west side of Quito Road, on the quarter mile stretch between Yorkton Way and
McCoy Avenue, 16 separate dwelling units front the contiguous properties on Quito Road. Additionally, on this same quarter mile segment a bike path is provided on the west side of Quito
Road, but not on the east side. Thus bicycles have to share the road with vehicles. Therefore, under the CVC, the City can establish a speed limit at five mph below the speed limit indicated
by the observed critical speeds. It is recommended that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Current Speed Data: Number 12 1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities:
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted
in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile
speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles
per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that
other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be
considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Quito Road for that segment between Yorkton Way and Baylor Avenue. Quito
Road Number of Lanes Yorkton Way to Baylor Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • YMCA at corner of Quito Road and McCoy Avenue • Sidewalk on both sides •
Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes on west side • none Data Summary 44. 205
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 45 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 503 524 170 180 Northbound
Southbound 20.8 mph 22 mph 24.2 mph 25.7 mph 15.4 -25.4 mph 17.7 -27.7 mph 84.3 % 82.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 5.80 1.95 2.90 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 21 Accident History: Speed Related The observed
85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits
be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established
at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means
that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section
627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the
roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Sarahills Drive
for that segment between Verde Vista and Pierce Road. Sarahills Drive Number of Lanes Verde Vista to Pierce Road March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total
Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities
• Winding street with steep grades Data Summary 45a. 206
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 46 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 44 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 16,060 15,893 6,380 6,030
Northbound Southbound 34.3 mph 35.5 mph 38 mph 39.1 mph 29.5 -39.5 mph 30.6 -40.6 mph 81.7 % 81.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.57 1.95 0.25 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that
segment between Big Basin and Seagraves Way. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Big Basin Way to Seagraves Way November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 73 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities:
50th Percentile Percentile The 85th percentile speeds were observed at 38.0 mph (northbound) and 39.1 mph (southbound). The posted speed limit on this section of Saratoga Avenue is 35
mph. The observed speeds indicate that the road should be posted for 40 mph. However, other factors justify reducing the speed limit as indicated by the observed speeds. Three mid-block
speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Saratoga Avenue provides direct access to downtown
Saratoga, which is located just south of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue. Pedestrian and bicycle access is limited to a path on the eastside of Saratoga Avenue. Residents from the west side
of Saratoga Avenue need to cross Saratoga Avenue mid-block to access the path, which also provides connection to City services north on Saratoga Avenue, such as the Library and Community
Center. In the quarter mile distance between Orchard Road and Seagraves Way, there are approximately 17 driveways fronting Saratoga Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority
to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds (CVC 627). The existing driveways end at the curb of the roadway, where bushes provide limited visibility
to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. To protect pedestrian and bicyclist safety, we recommend that the City should maintain the posted speed limit of 35 mph, which is five mph below
the speed limit indicated by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Percent in Pace • Post office and fire station located north of Big Basin Way • Commercial Neighborhood located at intersection
of Saratoga Avenue and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road transitioning to Residential Neighborhood while heading north • Discontinuous sidewalks • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary
46. 207
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 47 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 38 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 16,287 16,338 6,520 6,220
Northbound Southbound 37.3 mph 36 mph 41.2 mph 39.8 mph 32.2 -42.2 mph 31.1 -41.1 mph 81.7 % 80.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.12 1.95 0.48 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Saratoga Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be 41.2 mph and 39.8 mph in the northbound and southbound directions,
respectively. This results in speeds of 6.2 mph and 4.8 mph in excess of the posted speed limit, and indicates a speed limit of 40 mph. Six mid-block speed-related accidents have been
reported for this short segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. Saratoga Avenue provides direct access to downtown Saratoga, which is located just
south of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Avenue. Pedestrian and bicycle access is limited to a path on the eastside of Saratoga Avenue. Residents from the west side of Saratoga Avenue need to cross
Saratoga Avenue mid-block to access the path, which also provides connection to City services north on Saratoga Avenue, such as the Library and Community Center. Because this segment
is located between segment #46 (Saratoga Avenue from Big Basin Way to Seagraves Way) which meets the criteria for CVC 627 and segment #48 (Saratoga Avenue from Shadow Oaks Way West to
Fruitvale Avenue) which also meets CVC 627 criteria and has numerous school crossings, we recommend for the sake of pedestrian and bicyclist safety that the City maintain the existing
posted speed limit of 35 mph. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent:
Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 14 6 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description
of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle
Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation.
Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below
which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed
of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records,
roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the
speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that segment between Seagraves Way and Westerly Shadow Oaks Way. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Seagraves Way to Westerly Shadow
Oaks Way November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Church on north side of street • Discontinuous sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes • none
Data Summary 47. 208
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 48 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 37 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 35 mph 20,296 21,341 8,250 8,310
Northbound Southbound 36.3 mph 35.3 mph 39.8 mph 39.1 mph 31.3 -41.3 mph 30.6 -40.6 mph 82.5 % 82.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.41 1.95 0.55 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified
by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that
segment between Westerly Shadow Oaks Way and Fruitvale Avenue. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Westerly Shadow Oaks Way to Fruitvale Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board
for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 23 9 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of
Surrounding Area: 35 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended
Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The posted speed limit on this segment of Saratoga Avenue is 35 mph. Vehicles were observed traveling at 39.8 mph (northbound) and
39.1 mph (southbound). Thus the observed speed would indicate that the speed limit should be 40 mph. A total of nine mid-block speedrelated accidents have been reported for this segment
of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. In the quarter mile distance between Westerly Shadow Oaks Way and before arriving at Baroni Court, there are approximately
15 driveways fronting Saratoga Avenue. Therefore, under CVC the City has the authority to maintain a speed limit at five mph below the observed 85th percentile speeds (CVC 627). The
existing driveways end at the curb of roadway where bushes provide limited visibility to/of vehicles exiting the driveways. School crossings are provided across Saratoga Avenue at Herriman
Way and full sidewalks are not provided continuously on both sides of the roadway. Based on the school crossings, the number of speed-related accidents on this segment of Saratoga Avenue
and the CVC criteria, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 35 mph. Percent in Pace • Sacred Heart School and Church • St. Andrew School and Church • Library
• Primarily Residential Neighborhood with community facilities located at intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue • Sidewalk on south side of street • Class II bicycle lanes
• School crossing at Herriman Avenue Data Summary 48. 209
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 49 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 87 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 60,032 56,852 17,060 15,780
Northbound Southbound 33.9 mph 35.6 mph 40.9 mph 40.3 mph 31.5 -41.5 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 57.3 % 72.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.27 2.16 0.59 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic
(vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 41 19 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community
Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey
conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the
85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed
of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC)
stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist
safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that segment between Fruitvale Avenue
and Dagmar Drive. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Fruitvale Avenue to Dagmar Drive November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Sidewalks on both sides • Residential
Neighborhood • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 49. 210
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 50 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 68 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 72,528 66,910 19,110 17,810
Northbound Southbound 31.2 mph 35.5 mph 39.8 mph 40 mph 29.5 -39.5 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 44.8 % 74.5 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.85 2.16 0.47 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that
segment between Vineyard Lane and Cox Avenue. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Vineyard Lane to Cox Avenue November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 31 17 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 40 mph Accident
Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: Community Facilities:
50th Percentile The observed 85th percentile speed limit was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Percent in Pace • none • Transition between Residential Neighborhoods
and Commercial/Service Neighborhoods 40 40 • Sidewalks on both sides • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 50. 211
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 51 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 68 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 25,737 62,734 16,240 15,610
Northbound Southbound 38.5 mph 39.5 mph 42.7 mph 44.5 mph 33.6 -43.6 mph 34.4 -44.4 mph 78.2 % 68.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.12 2.16 0.41 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 On this section of Saratoga Avenue speed limits were observed at approximately 44.3 and 43.6 mph in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively.
The posted speed limit is 40 mph. Since vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at
45 mph. Thirteen mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Saratoga Avenue for the three-year period analyzed for this report. On both sides of Saratoga
Avenue, on the quarter mile stretch north of Bucknall Road, more than 16 separate dwelling units front the contiguous properties Saratoga Road. Therefore, under the CVC the City has
the authority to post the speed limit at five mph below the speed indicated by the observed 85th percentile speeds, and the City shall maintain the 40 mph speed limit on this roadway
segment. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by
the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 35 13 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding
Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section
40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally
required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the
traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be
posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions,
residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis
conducted along Saratoga Avenue for that segment between Cox Avenue and the Northerly City Limit. Saratoga Avenue Number of Lanes Cox Avenue to Northerly City Limit November 15-17, 2006
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Two churches north of Cox Avenue • Transition between Residential Neighborhoods and Commercial/Service Neighborhoods 40 40 • Sidewalks on both
sides • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 51. 212
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 52 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 559 619 190 210 Northbound
Southbound 23.2 mph 23.3 mph 27.3 mph 27.7 mph 18.3 -28.3 mph 19.2 -29.2 mph 78.2 % 74.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides
the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga Creek Drive for that segment between Cox Avenue and Kosich Drive. Saratoga Creek Drive Number
of Lanes Cox Avenue to Kosich Drive March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number
00 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.3 mph over the posted limit, while in
the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.7 mph over the posted speed limit. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Since the lower of the two critical speeds can
be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 25 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported
for this segment of Saratoga Creek Drive for the three-year period analyzed. Roadway Width Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily
Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification:
Community Facilities: • none • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 52a. 213
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 53 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 79 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 15,681 15,530 7,840 7,770
Northbound Southbound 38.4 mph 37.4 mph 44.3 mph 43.6 mph 33.6 -43.6 mph 32.9 -42.9 mph 62.5 % 59.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.11 2.16 0.26 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified
by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for
that segment between Saratoga Avenue and Herriman Avenue. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Verde Vista Lane March 6-7, 2007 Is licensed by the Board for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 17 4 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area:
40 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit:
Community Community Facilities: 50th Percentile The observed 85th percentile speed limit was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Percent in Pace • Saratoga
High School at Herriman Avenue • Saratoga Presbyterian Church • Transition between Residential Neighborhoods and Commercial/Service Neighborhoods 40 40 • Sidewalk on west side of street
• Class II bicycle lanes present • Steep grade halfway between road segment Data Summary 53. 214
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 54 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 77 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 31,026 32,153 8,840 8,680
Northbound Southbound 41.4 mph 41.2 mph 45.2 mph 45.6 mph 36.2 -46.2 mph 35.8 -45.8 mph 81.2 % 75.4 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.70 2.16 0.23 n/a Signature
Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The 85th percentile speed surveys on this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road are 45.2 mph in the northbound direction and 45.6 mph in the southbound direction.
The posted speed limit is 40 mph, resulting in excess speeds in both the northbound and southbound direction of nearly 6.0 mph. These observed speeds would indicate a speed limit of
45 mph. Four mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. This section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road begins at about 500 feet north of
Saratoga High School, and therefore is close to a school zone. All four of these accidents have been reported just north of Verde Vista Lane near the school. Additionally, this segment
of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is nearly one mile long and has several unmarked legal crosswalks. Signalized crosswalks are provided only at Blauer Drive. Therefore, it is recommended that
the City maintain the current speed limit of 40 mph, which is five mph below the speed limit indicated by the observed critical speeds. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 12 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th
Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering
and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph
increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th
percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian
and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for that segment between
Verde Vista Lane and Blauer Drive. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number of Lanes Verde Vista Lane to Blauer Drive November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • Saratoga High
School at Herriman Avenue • Saratoga Presbyterian Church • Residential Neighborhood 40 40 • Discontinuous sidewalks • Class II bicycle lanes present • Major school crossing at Herriman
Avenue Data Summary 54. 215
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 55 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 77 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 27,753 30,261 11,510 11,530
Northbound Southbound 39.1 mph 39 mph 43.6 mph 43.6 mph 34.2 -44.2 mph 33.6 -43.6 mph 74.8 % 73.8 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.62 2.16 0.22 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 Roadway Width Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed 85th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for
that segment between Blauer Drive and the Union Pacific Railroad. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number of Lanes Blauer Drive to Union Pacific Railroad November 15-17, 2006 Is licensed by the
Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 14 5 Accident History: Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description
of Surrounding Area: 40 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Speed Related Recommended
Speed Limit: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile On this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road speed limits were observed at approximately 44.0 mph in both directions. The posted speed
limit is 40 mph. Since vehicles are traveling in excess of three mph of the posted speed limit, the critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 45 mph. Five mid-block
speed-related accidents have been reported on this segment of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. A shopping center is located at the corner of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Blauer Drive and an elementary
school is located just east of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Additionally, since, it is recommended that the speed limit be maintained at 40 mph at the two roadway segments of Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road south of this segment, we recommend that the speed limit on this section of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road be maintained at 40 mph to provide a consistent speed limit on Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road. Percent in Pace • Shopping center at Blauer Drive • Argonaut Elementary east of Sarratoga-Sunnyvale Road • Residential Neighborhood with Commercial/Service Neighborhood located
near intersection of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Cox Avenue 40 40 • Sidewalk on east side of street • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 55. 216
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 56 Segment Limits: 4 Date: 81 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 40 mph 32,260 33,722 13,270 12,870
Northbound Southbound 35 mph 37.1 mph 40.3 mph 42.3 mph 30.4 -40.4 mph 32.4 -42.4 mph 68.2 % 68.6 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.74 2.16 0.31 n/a Signature Date
Sohrab Rashid, TR1845 The observed 85th percentile speed limit was within the existing speed limit. Retain existing speed limit. Notes: Summary and Justification: Accident Data Collected
from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily
Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 19 8 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community
Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey
conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the
85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed
of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC)
stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist
safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for that segment between Blauer Drive
and the Union Pacific Railroad. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Number of Lanes Union Pacific Railroad to Prospect Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed • none • Commercial/Service
Neighborhood 40 40 • Sidewalks on both sides • Class II bicycle lanes present • none Data Summary 56. 217
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 57 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 5,654 7,333 1,890 2,440 Northbound
Southbound 30.3 mph 29.5 mph 34.2 mph 33.6 mph 25.3 -35.3 mph 24.4 -34.4 mph 79.3 % 77.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.23 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit:
25 mph Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related The posted
speed limit on this segment of Scotland Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 9.2 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound
direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.6 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted
at 35 mph. No mid-block speedrelated accidents have been reported for this segment of Scotland Drive for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on
both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below
the limit established by the observed critical speed. Scotland Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b))
and the existing roadway geometries, this segment of Scotland Drive qualifies as a local street with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current
speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Scotland Drive. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by
an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest
five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment
with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section 627 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as
well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Scotland Drive for that segment
between Saratoga Avenue and Cumberland Drive. Scotland Drive Number of Lanes Saratoga Avenue to Cumberland Drive March 25-27, 2008 Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total
Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • Saint Andrews Elementary School • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood
• No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 57a. 218
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 58 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 39 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 1,569 1,405 520 470 Eastbound
Westbound 28.7 mph 28.2 mph 33.1 mph 32.7 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 23.9 -33.9 mph 78.3 % 76.1 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.02 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides
the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Sea Gull Way for that segment between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Cox Avenue. Sea Gull Way Number of
Lanes Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Cox Avenue March 25-27, 2008 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic
(vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: 10 mph Pace Community Facilities: The posted speed limit on this segment of Sea Gull Way is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction
the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8.1 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7.7 mph over the posted speed limit.
Thus the observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 35 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Sea
Gull Way for the three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with
the CVC 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Sea Gull Way has no sidewalks or bicycle
facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally based on the CVC (CVC 40802 (b)) and the existing roadway geometries, this segment of Sea Gull Way qualifies as a local street
with a prima facie speed of 25 mph. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Sea Gull Way. Roadway Width Posted
Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Speed Related Notes: Description of Surrounding Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Recommended Speed Limit: • Blue Hills Elementary School • Azul Park • Transitional Neighborhood
with commercial/office and residential at west end of Sea Gull Way • Discontinous sidewalks • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 58a. 219
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 59 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 25 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 30 mph 1,310 1,449 500 510 Northbound
Southbound 32.6 mph 31.9 mph 38.7 mph 37.6 mph 28.2 -38.2 mph 27.3 -37.3 mph 63.2 % 64.2 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 3.01 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 The posted speed limit on Sobey Road is 30 mph and the 85th percentile speeds were observed to exceed the posted speed limit by
8.7 mph in the northbound and 7.6 mph in the southbound direction. The critical speeds indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 40 mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents
have been reported between 2003 and 2006. Sobey Road is a winding local road that fronts private residents. The roadway width of the roadway varies between 20 and 40 feet. In terms of
pedestrian and bicycle safety, Sobey Road does not provide any bike lanes or any continuous sidewalks. Due to the nature of the roadway it is not recommended that the speed limit be
increased to 40 mph as the observed 85th percentile speed would indicate. Rather, it is recommended that the City maintain the current posted speed limit of 30 mph. Notes: Summary and
Justification: Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph Speed Related Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Is licensed by the Board for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 30 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area: 50th Percentile Accident
History: 10 mph Pace 85th Percentile Community Facilities: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits
be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established
at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving.
This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However,
Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along
the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Sobey Road
for that segment between Northerly Quito Road and Southerly Quito Road. Sobey Road Number of Lanes Northerly Quito Road to Southerly Quito Road November 15-17, 2006 Posted Speed Total
Vehicles Observed • none • Residential Neighborhood 40 40 • No sidewalks • No bicycle facilities • Approximately 10 driveways are hidden behind landscaping. • Narrow and winding roadway
Data Summary 59. 220
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 60 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 24 feet Traffic Volumes: Eastbound Westbound 25 mph 626 612 313 306 Eastbound Westbound
26.2 mph 27 mph 30.6 mph 30.6 mph 21.3 -31.3 mph 21.9 -31.9 mph 73.8 % 80.9 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 1.64 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab Rashid, TR1845
Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: 85th Percentile Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph Is
licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 10 Accident History: Speed Related The posted speed limit
on this segment of Toll Gate Road Avenue is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speed was measured at 5.6 mph over the posted limit in both the northbound and southbound directions. Thus the
observed 85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. mph. No mid-block speed-related accidents have been reported for this segment of Toll
Gate Road for the three-year period analyzed. Toll Gate Road is a narrow (24 feet) and winding local road. This segment of Canyon View Drive has no sidewalks or pedestrian facilities.
Given the roadway geometries we recommend that the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. Roadway Width Percent in Pace California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires
speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required
to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is
moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30
mph. However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential
density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along
Toll Gate Road for that segment between Big Basin Way and Saratoga Heights Drive. Toll Gate Road Number of Lanes Big Basin Way to Saratoga Heights Drive April 2-3, 2008 Accident Data
Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05 Total Vehicles Observed 10 mph Pace Posted Speed Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Community Facilities: 50th Percentile • none • No sidewalks • Residential
Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • Many sharp and narrow turns Data Summary 60a. 221
City of Saratoga 2006 Speed Survey Analysis DRAFT Roadway Name: Segment #: 61 Segment Limits: 2 Date: 35 feet Traffic Volumes: Northbound Southbound 25 mph 571 285 190 100 Northbound
Southbound 24.4 mph 22.6 mph 30.2 mph 28.4 mph 20.8 -30.8 mph 18.3 -28.3 mph 61.5 % 59.3 % City of Saratoga State Wide Average Total Accidents 0.00 1.95 0.00 n/a Signature Date Sohrab
Rashid, TR1845 50th Percentile California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods
determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile
speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for
25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph. However, Section Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides
the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining
speed limits. Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Woodside Drive for that segment between Bellwood Drive and Prospect Road. Woodside Drive Number of Lanes
Bellwood Drive to Prospect Road March 25-27, 2008 Is licensed by the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) Current Speed Data: Number 00
Accident History: 10 mph Pace Speed Related Recommended Speed Limit: The posted speed limit on this segment of Woodside Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction the 85th percentile
speed was measured at 5.2 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.4 mph over the posted speed limit. Thus the observed
85th percentile speeds would indicate that the speed limit should be posted at 30 mph. No mid-block speedrelated accidents have been reported for this segment of Woodside Drive for the
three-year period analyzed. More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. In accordance with the CVC 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five mph below the limit established by the observed critical speed. Additionally, Woodside Drive has no sidewalks or bicycle
facilities on either side of the roadway. Thus, we recommend that the City not change the current speed limit of 25 mph due to the residential nature of Woodside Drive. Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed 85th Percentile Percent in Pace Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Notes: Description of Surrounding Area: 25 mph Accident Data Collected from 10/01/03-09/30/05
Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Summary and Justification: Community Facilities: • Prospect High School at the southwest corner of Saratoga Avenue and
Prospect Road • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School • No sidewalks • Residential Neighborhood • No bicycle facilities • none Data Summary 61a. 222
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Macedonio Nunez DIRECTOR: John Cherbone SUBJECT: Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road Rehabilitation & Overlay Project (Federal Project STPL-5332-008) -Notice of Completion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to accept the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Rehabilitation & Overlay Project
as complete and authorize staff to record the Notice of Completion for the construction contract. REPORT SUMMARY: All work for the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Rehabilitation & Overlay Project
has been completed by the City’s contractor, Top Grade Construction, and has been inspected by Public Work’s staff. The scope of work this work included furnishing all materials, equipment,
and labor to install asphalt overlay and restripe segments of public roadway along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road between the UPRR tracks and Blauer Drive. The final construction contract amount
for the project is $555,142.31 Project Summary: Contract Award Amount: Amount: $518,340.00 Contingency & Change Order Amount: $105,327.00 Final Contract Amount: $555,142.31 In order
to close out the construction contract and begin the one-year maintenance/warranty period, it is recommended that the Council accept the project as complete. Further, it is recommended
that the Council authorize staff to record the attached Notice of Completion for the construction contract so that the requisite 30-day Stop Notice for the filing of claims by subcontractors
or material providers may commence. FISCAL IMPACTS: This project has been paid for through the adopted Pavement Management Program CIP funding. The final contract amount of $555,142.31
will be reimbursed through the Federal STP grant at rate of 88.53% which totals $491,467.49. Page 1 of 2 223
Page 2 of 2 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The project would not be accepted as complete and staff would notify the contractor of any additional work required by the
City Council before the project would be accepted as complete. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: None in addition to the above. FOLLOW UP ACTION: Staff will record the Notice of Completion for the
construction contracts and release the contract sureties and retentions thirty days thereafter. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional ATTACHMENTS: 1. Notice of
Completion for the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Rehabilitation & Overlay Project. 224
Recording requested by, And to be returned to: City of Saratoga Public Works Department 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 NOTICE OF COMPLETION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
work agreed and performed under the contract mentioned below between the City of Saratoga, a municipal corporation, whose address is 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070, as Owner
of property or property rights, and the Contractor mentioned below, on property of the Owner, was accepted as complete by the Owner on the 3rd day of April, 2008. Contract Number: N/A
Contract Date: March 19th, 2007 Contractor’s Name: Top Grade Construction, INC. Contractor’s Address: 50 Contractors Street, Livermore, CA 94551 Description of Work: Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road Rehabilitation & Overlay Project (Federal Project STPL-5332-008) Notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
The undersigned certifies that he is an officer of the City of Saratoga, that he has read the foregoing Notice of Acceptance of Completion and knows the contents thereof; and that the
same is true of his own knowledge, except as to those matters which are therein stated on the information or belief, as to those matters the he believes to be true. I certify under penalty
of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at the City of Saratoga, County of Santa Clara, State of California on___________________, 2008. CITY OF SARATOGA BY:______________________
_____ ATTEST:____________________________ Dave Anderson Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk City Manager Gov. Code 40814 225
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Macedonio Nunez DIRECTOR: John Cherbone SUBJECT: Proposition
1B-Local Streets and Roads Improvement RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to accept the Proposition 1B-Local Streets and Roads Improvement Street List and authorize staff to submit the list to
the State Department of Finance for final approval. REPORT SUMMARY: Proposition 1B provided $19.925 billion in bond funds for a variety of transportation priorities, including $2 billion
for cities and counties to fund local maintenance and improvement projects. For 2007 $950 million will be available for local transportation projects. Of this amount, $550 million will
be allocated to cities and $400 million will be allocated to counties. The share is determined by the State Controller's Office, with county shares being calculated based on the number
of registered vehicles and the number miles of road in the county, and the county and city being calculated based on population, except that each city will receive a minimum of $400,000.
The City of Saratoga total share is $982,904. The City of Saratoga will be utilizing the first round funds in the amount of $505,063.71 for paving City streets per the attached list
(Attachment 1). The scope of the project includes furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor to perform asphalt overlay work and re-stripe segments of public roadway. To receive
funds, City Council must approve a list of streets for use of the funds. Only then can the approved list can be submitted to the State Department of Finance (SDOF) for final approval.
Once approved by SDOF, the City can go out to bid to complete the work. FISCAL IMPACTS: Prop 1B Bond funding in the amount of $505,063.71 will be reimbursed by the SDOF and requires
no local match. Page 1 of 2 226
Page 2 of 2 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The list of streets would not be approved and the funds will not be available to the City. ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): None in
addition to the above. FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): Staff will submit the list of streets to the SDOF for final approval. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional. ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposition 1B Street List 227
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: PREPARED BY:__________________ DEPT HEAD: John Cherbone John Cherbone SUBJECT:
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1; Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report and Adoption of Resolution of Intention for FY 08-09 RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Move to adopt
the Resolution granting preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report for FY 08-09. 2. Move to adopt the Resolution of Intention. REPORT SUMMARY: Attached are the next two Resolutions
to continue the process for renewing the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District LLA-1 for FY 08-09. Briefly, the two Resolutions are: 1. A Resolution of Preliminary Approval of
Engineer's Report ... Fiscal Year 2008-2009 -This is the Resolution required under the State Streets & Highways Code (S&H) section 22623 which grants preliminary approval of the Engineer's
Report for the renewal of the District for FY 08-09. 2. A Resolution of Intention to order the the levy and collection of assessments ... Fiscal Year 2008-2009 -This is the Resolution
required under S&H 22624 which, among other things, fixes the date and time for the Public Hearing on June 4th. Horseshoe Drive (Zone 31) has an increase in the parcel assessment, which
will require an assessment district election. Operating costs in this Zone exceed the revenues collected mainly due to an increase in maintenance costs from the change of landscape contractors.
The parcel assessment will need to be raised from $98.50 per parcel per year to $175.00 per parcel per year. The increase includes funds for plant replacement and other unscheduled repairs.
The Horseshoe area property owners have been informed of the upcoming ballot election via direct letter (Attachment 3) and staff is working with neighborhood leaders to get information
to residents. At the end of April, the City will be mailing each property owner in Zone 31 a ballot asking whether or not they want the City of Saratoga, through its Landscaping & Lighting
Assessment District, to continue providing for the maintenance of their landscaping areas at the current level 229
of maintenance. It will ask to approve a maximum annual assessment along with a 5% maximum adjustment in subsequent years above which higher future proposed assessments would have to
be voted on by the residents. Because each property owner’s assessment would be the same, everyone’s vote will be weighted equally. Thus, the results of the balloting will be determined
by a simple majority of those voting. The ballots will counted at the June 4th City Council Meeting via a Public Hearing. If the property owners do not approve the increases the City
will have to decrease the level of maintenance where operating costs match revenues. The Engineer’s Report is attached summarizing the proposed assessments for FY 08-09. These Resolutions
should be adopted by separate vote at your meeting to continue the process of renewing the District for another year in the time frame called for in the Budget Preparation Calendar.
FISCAL IMPACTS: All of the costs associated with the District are recovered via the assessments. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): The Resolutions would not be adopted
and the process for renewing the District would not continue. ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): None in addition to the above. FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): The Resolution of Intention will be published.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional at this time. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolutions (2). 2. Engineer’s Report. 3. Letter to Property Owners 230
1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 CITY OF SARATOGA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LLA-1 FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga, California, as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 08-010, "A Resolution
Describing Improvements and Directing Preparation of Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2008-2009", for City of Saratoga Landscaping and Lighting District LLA-1, adopted on March 5, 2008,
by the City Council of said City, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the Engineer of said City has prepared and filed with the Clerk of this City the written report
called for under said Act and by said Resolution No. 08-010, which said report has been submitted and preliminarily approved by this Council in accordance with said Act; NOW, THEREFORE,
it is hereby found, determined and ordered, as follows: 1. In its opinion the public interest and convenience require and it is the intention of this Council to order the levy and collection
of assessments for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California, for the construction or installation of the improvements, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" hereto attached
and by reference incorporated herein. 2. The cost and expenses of said improvements, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, are to be made chargeable upon the assessment
district designated as "City of Saratoga Landscaping and Lighting District LLA-1," the exterior boundaries of which are the composite and consolidated areas as more particularly described
on a map thereof on file in the office of the Clerk of said City, to which reference is hereby made for further particulars. Said map indicates by a boundary line the extent of the the
territory included in the district and of any zone thereof and the general location of said district. 3. Said Engineer's Report prepared by the Engineer of said City, preliminarily approved
by this Council, and on file with the City Clerk of this City is hereby referred to for a full and detailed description of the improvements and the boundaries of the assessment district
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2 and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the district. 4. Notice is hereby given that Wednesday, the 4th day of June, 2008,
at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California, be and the same are hereby appointed and fixed as the time and place for a hearing
by this Council on the question of the levy and collection of the proposed assessment for the construction or installation of said improvements, including the maintenance and servicing,
or both, thereof, and when and where it will consider all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person at or before the conclusion of said hearing,
against said improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district and any zone therein, the proposed diagram or the proposed assessment, to the Engineer's estimate of the cost thereof,
and when and where it will consider and finally act upon the Engineer's report, and tabulate the ballots. 5. The Clerk of said City be, and hereby is, directed to give notice of said
hearing by causing a copy of this Resolution to be published once in the Saratoga News, a newspaper published and circulated in said City, and by conspicuously posting a copy thereof
upon the official bulletin board customarily used by the City of Saratoga for the posting of notices, said posting and publication to be had and completed at least ten (10) days prior
to the date of hearing specified herein. 6. The Office of the City Engineer be, and hereby is designated as the office to answer inquiries regarding any protest proceedings to be had
herein, and may be contacted during the regular office hours at the City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070, or by calling (408) 868-1241. * * * * * Passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Saratoga, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 16th day of April, 2008, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: NOES: ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor Attest: City of Saratoga Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk 232
3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT CITY OF SARATOGA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LLA-1 FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 RESOLVED, by the
City Council of the City of Saratoga, California as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, on the 5th day of March, 2008, said Council did adopt its
Resolution No. 08-010, "A Resolution Describing Improvements and Directing Preparation of Engineer's Report For Fiscal Year 2008-2009", for the City of Saratoga Landscaping and Lighting
District LLA-1, in said City and did refer the proposed improvements to the Engineer of the City and did therein direct said Engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk of said
City a report, in writing, all as therein more particularly described: WHEREAS, said City Engineer prepared and filed with the City Clerk a report in writing as called for in said Resolution
No. 08-010 and under and pursuant to said Act, which report has been presented to this Council for consideration; WHEREAS, said Council has duly considered said report and each and every
part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said report is sufficient, and that neither said report, nor any part thereof should be modified in any respect; NOW, THEREFORE, it
is hereby found, determined and ordered, as follows: 1. That the plans and specifications for the existing improvements and the proposed new improvements to be made within the assessment
district or within any zone thereof, contained in said report, be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved. 2. That the Engineer's estimate of the itemized and total costs and expenses
of said improvements, maintenance and servicing thereof, and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, contained in said report, be, and each of them are hereby preliminarily
approved. 3. That the diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the assessment district referred to and described in said Resolution No. 08-010 and also the boundaries of any zones
therein and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within said district as such lot or parcel of land is shown on the County Assessor's maps for the fiscal year to which
the report applies, each of which lot or parcel of land has been given a separate number upon said diagram, as contained in said report, be, and it hereby is preliminarily approved.
4. That the proposed assessment of the total amount of the estimated costs and expenses of the proposed improvements upon the several lots or parcels of land in said 233
4 assessment district in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots or parcels, respectively, from said improvements including the maintenance or servicing or both,
thereof, and of the expenses incidental thereto, as contained in said report, be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved. 5. That said report shall stand as the Engineer's Report
for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings to be had pursuant to said Resolution No. 08-010. * * * * Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Saratoga, California, at
a meeting thereof held on the 16th day of April, 2008 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor ATTEST: City of Saratoga Ann Sullivan,
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CITY OF SARATOGA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA-1 ENGINEER'S REPORT on the Levy of an Assessment for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year April 2008 JOHN H. HEINDEL -CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEER
ENGINEER OF WORK 235
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Assessment & Cost Summary 1-3 Rules for Spreading Assessment 4-6 Description of Improvements 7-9 Cost Detail 10-14 Assessment Roll Assessment Diagram Certificates
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CITY OF SARATOGA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LLA-1 A S S E S S M E N T for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 ______________________________________ WHEREAS, on ______________ , 2008, the City
Council of the City of Saratoga, California, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, adopted its Resolution No. 08-010 describing improvements and directing
preparation of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal year 2008-2009, more particularly therein described, and WHEREAS, said Resolution No. 08-010 directed the Engineer of Work to prepare
and file a report presenting plans and specifications for the proposed improvements, an estimate of costs, a diagram of the assessment district, and an assessment of the estimated costs
of the improvements upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the assessment district, to which Resolution reference is hereby made for further particulars, NOW, THEREFORE,
I, John H. Heindel, by virtue of the power vested in me under said Act and the order of the City Council of said City of Saratoga, hereby make the following assessment to cover the portion
of the estimated cost of said improvements, including the maintenance and servicing thereof and the costs and expenses incidental thereto, to be paid by the assessment district for the
Fiscal Year 2008-2009: ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE SUMMARY* ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS Wages & benefits $ 14,344 Attorney 500 Assessment engineer 8,500 Other 300 $ 23,644 OPERATIONS Wages & benefits
$ 65,827 Contract Services 277,305 Repair services 275 Maintenance services 76,483 Irrigation water 39,615 Electric power 78,580 538,085 INDIRECT COSTS 56,248 Total costs $617,977 Previous
year
carryover (421,142) 237
Estimated property tax revenue (145,300) Net cost $ 51,535 Carryover not recovered (9,775) Carryover not reimbursed 244,395 Assessment $ 286,155 SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT BY ZONE* As Preliminarily
Approved As Confirmed Zone No. Total Per Parcel Total Per Parcel 1 $ 3,209 110.66 $ $ 2 6,900 81.18 3 17,182 97.62 4 -0-0.00 5 -0-0.00 6 7,801 121.90 7A -0-0.00 7B -0-0.00 9 12,750 265.62
10 2,586 287.34 11 20,048 80.20 12 3,639 404.34 15 5,218 127.26 16 8,055 146.46 17 17,706 88.52 22 51,307 59.46 24 -0-N/A 25 7,940 529.34 26 72,727 773.70 27 6,861 221.32 28 9,432 589.50
29 9,453 154.96 31 9,090 174.80 32 11,051 6.12** 33 3,200 160.00 Total $286,155 $ * See Cost Detail herein for breakdown ** Plus $11.06 per front foot -2-238
And I do hereby assess and apportion said portion of the estimated cost of the improvements, including the maintenance and servicing thereof and the costs and expenses incidental thereto,
upon the several lots or parcels of land liable therefor and benefited thereby, and hereinafter numbered to correspond with the numbers upon the attached diagram, upon each, severally
and respectively, in proportion to the benefits to be received by such property, respectively, from the construction and installation of the improvements, and from the maintenance and
servicing thereof, and more particularly set forth in the Assessment Roll hereto attached and by this reference made a part hereof. As required by said Act, a diagram is hereto attached
showing the assessment district, and also the boundaries and dimensions of the respective lots or parcels of land within said assessment district, as the same existed at the time of
the passage of said Resolution No. 08-010. The diagram and assessment numbers appearing in the Assessment Roll herein under the column headed "A.P.N." are the diagram numbers appearing
on said diagram, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. I hereby place in the Assessment Roll, opposite the number of each lot or parcel
of land assessed, the amount assessed thereon. Each lot or parcel of land is described in said Assessment Roll by reference to its parcel number as shown on the assessor's maps of the
County of Santa Clara for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, and includes all of such parcel. Respectfully submitted, Dated: _____________________, 2008 ______________________________ John H.
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RULES FOR SPREADING ASSESSMENT The amounts to be assessed against the assessable lots or parcels of land to pay the estimated cost of the improvements, including the maintenance and
servicing thereof and the costs and expenses incidental thereto, shall be based upon the estimated benefits to be derived by the various lots or parcels of land within the assessment
district. The assessment for administrative costs shall be spread equally to all of the lots or parcels of land located in the assessment district. The assessment for cost of improvements,
including the maintenance and servicing thereof, in Zones 1 through 7B, 9 through 12, 15 through 17, 22, 25 through 29, 31, and 33, as described in Resolution No. 08-010, shall be spread
equally to all of the lots or parcels of land located within each said respective zone of the assessment district. The assessment for cost of improvements, including the maintenance
and servicing thereof, in Zone 24, as described in Resolution No. 08-010, shall be spread as follows: Costs related to street lights and street trees shall be spread to all the lots
or parcels of land located within said zone, proportional to usable parcel area. Costs related to the Village Parking District (VPD) parking lots shall be spread to all the lots or parcels
of land in commercial use located within said zone, proportional to the number of parking spaces existing in the VPD parking lots that are assigned to each parcel within said zone, rounded
to the nearest one tenth (0.1) of a parking space. Spaces shall be assigned by adding the total number of spaces in the VPD parking lots and the total private spaces existing on assessable
parcels, distributing this sum proportionally by weighted building area, and deducting the number of private spaces, if any, from the resulting number for each parcel. Weighted building
area shall be defined as actual building area multiplied by a factor dependent on parcel use, as follows: Retail = 1.0; office/service = 0.5; restaurant = 2.0. The assessment for cost
of improvements, including the maintenance and servicing thereof, in Zone 32, as described in Resolution No. 08-010, shall be spread proportionally to the frontage on Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road of each of the lots or parcels of land located and benefited within Zone 32. Zones 0, 8, 13, 14, 18 through 21, 23, and 30 have been either detached or merged with other zones.
A portion of Zone 4 was redesignated Zone 26 in 1997. Notwithstanding the above, the assessment levied for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for each parcel in Zones 2, 3, 6, 11, 16, 22, 25, 26,
and 29 shall not exceed the amount indicated in Table 1 attached hereto, the assessment levied for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 for each parcel in Zones 1, 9, 12, 17, 27, 28, and 31 shall not
exceed the amount indicated in Table 2 attached hereto, the assessment levied for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 for each parcel in Zone 31 shall not exceed the amount indicated in Table 3 attached
hereto, the assessment levied for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 for each parcel in Zone 32 shall not exceed the amount indicated in Table 4 attached hereto, and the assessment levied for Fiscal
Year 2008-2009 for each parcel in Zone 33 shall not exceed the amount indicated in Table 5 attached hereto. In subsequent years, the maximum assessment for each parcel shall be the amount
calculated by multiplying its maximum assessment for the previous year by 1.05. -4-240
TABLE 1 -MAXIMUM ASSESSMENTS FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR ZONE 1999-2000 2008-2009 2 $ 52.50 $ 81.44 3 $ 63.00 $ 97.73 6 $ 78.75 $122.17 11 $ 52.50 $ 81.44 16 $ 94.50 $146.60 22 $ 52.50 $
81.44 25 $341.25 $529.39 26 $498.75 $773.72 29 $100.00 $155.13 TABLE 2 -MAXIMUM ASSESSMENTS FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR ZONE 2000-2001 2008-2009 1 $ 75.00 $110.81 9 $180.00 $265.94 12 $275.00
$406.30 17 $ 60.00 $ 88.65 27 $150.00 $221.62 28 $400.00 $590.98 TABLE 3 -MAXIMUM ASSESSMENTS FISCAL YEAR ZONE 2008-2009 31 $175.00 TABLE 4 -MAXIMUM ASSESSMENTS – ZONE 32 FRONT FISCAL
YEAR FISCAL YEAR A. P. N. FEET 2004-2005 2008-2009 366-12-054 110 $ 1,052.16 $ 1,278.91 366-12-065 118 $ 1,125.66 $ 1,368.25 366-12-066 160 $ 1,511.48 $ 1,837.21 366-22-023 149 $ 1,410.44
$ 1,714.40 386-30-035 106 $ 1,015.42 $ 1,234.25 386-30-036 -0-$ 41.66 $ 50.64 386-30-037 50 $ 500.98 $ 608.94 386-30-038 50 $ 500.98 $ 608.94 386-30-039 100 $ 960.30 $ 1,167.25 386-52-032
75 $ 730.64 $ 888.10 386-52-033 75 $ 730.64 $ 888.10 993 -5-241
TABLE 5 -MAXIMUM ASSESSMENTS FISCAL YEAR ZONE 2008-2009 33 $160.00 -6-242
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS The design, construction or installation, including the maintenance or servicing, or both, thereof, of landscaping, including trees, shrubs, grass or other
ornamental vegetation, statuary, fountains and other ornamental structures and facilities, and public lighting facilities for the lighting of any public places, including traffic signals,
ornamental standards, luminaires, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts,
switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments and appurtenances, including the cost of repair, removal or replacement of all or any part thereof; providing
for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings,
rubbish, debris and other solid waste; electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements;
and the operation of any fountains or the maintenance of any other improvements. This work specially benefits the parcels assessed therefor since 1) the work is adjacent to the neighborhoods
within which said parcels are located, and results in a) helping to identify, distinguish and enhance these neighborhoods, including the entrances thereto; b) helping to improve the
quality of life in these neighborhoods by reducing the potential for graffiti, eliminating dust and litter, providing sound attenuation, eliminating the potential for blight, and providing
added security and safety through lighting and an added City presence; and 2) in the absence of this assessment district, the work and improvements would not be otherwise accomplished
by the City. Benefits Provided within Each Zone: Zone 1 (Manor Drive Landscape District) -Provides for landscape maintenance of the Manor Drive median and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Road
frontage along Tract 3822. Zone 2 (Fredericksburg Landscape District) -Provides for landscape maintenance along the Cox Avenue frontage of Tracts 3777, 4041 and 4042. Zone 3 (Greenbriar
Landscape District) -Provides for landscape maintenance of the Seagull Way entrance to Tracts 4628, 4725 and 4726, and of the common areas along Goleta Avenue and Guava Court. Zone 4
(Quito Lighting District) -Provides for streetlighting and landscape maintenance in the El Quito Park residential neighborhood: Tracts 669, 708, 748, 6785, 7833, and 8700. Zone 5 (Azule
Lighting District) -Provides for streetlighting in the Azule Crossing residential neighborhoods: Tracts 184, 485, 787, 1111, and 1800. Zone 6 (Sarahills Lighting District) -Provides
for streetlighting in the Sarahills residential neighborhood: Tracts 3392 and 3439. Zone 7 (Village Lighting District) -Provides for streetlighting in four separate residential neighborhoods
surrounding Saratoga Village, and in Saratoga Village. Includes all or a portion of Cunningham Acres, La Paloma Terrace, Mary Springer #1 and #2, McCartysville, Saratoga Park, Williams,
and Tracts 270, 336, 416, 2399, 2502, 4477, 5350, 5377, 5503, 5676, 6419, and 6731, and Saratoga Village. -7-243
Zone 9 (McCartysville Landscape District) -Provides for Landscape maintenance along the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road frontage of Tract 5944. Zone 10 (Tricia Woods Landscape District) -Provides
for landscape maintenance along the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road frontage of Tract 7495. (Maintenance and water shared with Zone 27). Zone 11 (Arroyo de Saratoga Landscape District) -Provides
for landscape maintenance of the Via Monte entrances to all or a portion of Tracts 2694, 2835, 3036, and 4344. Zone 12 (Leutar Court Landscape District) -Provides for landscape maintenance
of the Leutar Court frontage in Tract 6996. Zone 15 (Bonnet Way Landscape District) -Provides for monthly landscape maintenance along Bonnet Way: Tract 5462. Zone 16 (Beauchamps Landscape
District) -Provides for landscaping and lighting of the Prospect Road entrance to the Beauchamps subdivision: Tract 7763. Zone 17 (Sunland Park Landscape District) -Provides for landscape
maintenance along the Quito Road frontage of Tracts 976 and 977. Zone 22 (Prides Crossing Landscape District) -Provides for periodic landscape maintenance along Prospect Road between
the Route 85 overcrossing and Titus Avenue, and along Cox Avenue between the Route 85 overcrossing andSaratoga Creek. Includes all properties bordered by Route 85, Prospect Road and
Saratoga Creek with the exception of the Brookview neighborhood (Tracts 1493, 1644, 1695, 1727, 1938, and 1996). Zone 24 (Village Commercial Landscape District) -Provides for routine
maintenance of Village Parking Districts 1-4 and Big Basin Way landscaping. Zone 25 (Saratoga Legends Landscape District) -Provides for landscape maintenance along the Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road frontage of, and pedestrian pathways within, Tract 8896. Zone 26 (Bellgrove Landscape and Lighting District) -Provides for common area landscape maintenance and lighting associated
with Tract 8700. Zone 27 (Cunningham Place/Glasgow Court Landscape District) -Provides for landscape maintenance along the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road frontage of Tracts 6199 and 7928. (Maintenance
and water shared with Zone 10). Zone 28 (Kerwin Ranch Landscape District) -Provides for landscape maintenance along the Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue frontages of Tracts 8559
and 8560. Zone 29 (Tollgate Landscape and Lighting District) -Provides for maintenance of the common area landscape and lighting improvements along Tollgate Road at the entrance to Tracts
3946 and 5001. -8-244
Zone 31 (Horseshoe Drive Landscape and Lighting District) -Provides for landscape maintenance along the Saratoga-Los Gatos Road frontage of Tract 247. Zone 32 (Gateway Landscape and
Lighting District) -Provides for maintenance of frontage landscaping along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road between Prospect Road and the Union Pacific railroad tracks. Zone 33 (Carnelian Glen
Landscape and Lighting District) – Provides for maintenance of landscaping along the Saratoga-Los Gatos Road frontage of APNs 397-21-031 and 397-37-015. -9-245
I, Cathleen Boyer, the City Clerk of the City of Saratoga, hereby certify that the foregoing assessments, in the amounts set forth in the column headed "Assessments as Preliminarily
Approved", with the diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on _____________________________, 2007. ______________________________ Cathleen Boyer I, John H. Heindel, the Engineer
of Work for the City of Saratoga, hereby certify that the foregoing assessments, in the amounts set forth in the column headed "Assessments as Preliminarily Approved", have been recomputed
in accordance with the order of the City Council of said City of Saratoga as expressed by Resolution No. 08-010, duly adopted by said City Council on __________________, 2008, said recomputed
assessments being the amounts set forth in the column headed "Assessments as Finally Confirmed"; provided, however, if the column headed "Assessments as Finally Confirmed" is blank,
the figures in the column headed "Assessments as Preliminarily Approved" were confirmed without change. Dated _____________________, 2008 ______________________________ John H. Heindel,
RCE 13319 I, Cathleen Boyer, the City Clerk of the City of Saratoga, hereby certify that the foregoing assessments, in the amounts set forth in the Column headed "Assessments as Finally
Confirmed" (unless said column is blank, in which event the amounts in the column headed "Assessments as Preliminarily Approved" apply), with the diagram thereto attached, was approved
and confirmed by the City Council of said City of Saratoga on ____________________, 2008. ______________________________ Cathleen Boyer The Assessment and Assessment Diagram were filed
in the office of the County Auditor of the County of Santa Clara, California, on ________________________, 2008. ______________________________ County Auditor 246
April 11, 2008 SUBJECT: Horseshoe Drive Area Frontage Landscape Maintenance Services Dear Horseshoe Drive Area Property Owner, In 1999 the 52 homeowners in your greater Horseshoe Drive
area initiated and funded, the landscaping project fronting your homes. This neighborhood driven effort allows the City to provide the Horseshoe Drive area with additional services to
keep your community well maintained. As part of the initial agreement the City of Saratoga was chosen to maintain this frontage landscaping. The Cost of maintaining this area is paid
for by the 52 homeowners in your annual property tax assessment via the “Horseshoe Landscaping Assessment District (Zone 31)”. This same mechanism is used in all of the Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District Zones administered by the City for the benefit of homeowners. The annual per parcel maintenance cost, charged to your property tax bill, covers the cost
of the monthly maintenance contract, the cost of water and power for irrigation systems, plant replacement, and a share of certain related City administrative costs. Essentially, it
keeps the Horseshoe Drive entrance to your neighborhood beautiful. Currently, the operating cost to administer and maintain your neighborhood landscaping exceeds the maximum allowed
assessment. The assessment is currently at $98.50 per parcel per year. Unfortunately, the City can no longer provide adequate maintenance of the project at this level of funding, and
must ask you to vote on raising your yearly assessment from the current rate to $175.00, equivalent to about $6.40 per month to continue providing high quality services. In addition,
the proposed increase includes an annual plant replacement fund that will cover the cost of replacing plants when they have reached the end of their lifecycle. Replacement plants are
essential to maintaining project design integrity, without which the project would revert to pre-landscaping status in appearance. The cost increases affecting your neighborhood are
not unique in the City. They are impacting all of the Landscape Zones. For your information, the number of homes in each of the Landscape Assessment Zones in the City range from 9 to
698 and the yearly assessments range from $59 per year to $773 per year per parcel. Every 247
Landscape Zone has varying proportions of maintenance costs versus number of parcels to which total costs have to be allocated. At the end of April, the City will be mailing each property
owner in your neighborhood an official notice of the proposed assessment increase and a ballot asking you whether or not you want the City of Saratoga, through its Landscaping & Lighting
Assessment District, to continue providing for the maintenance of the frontage landscaping to the Horseshoe Drive area through a private contractor at the current level of maintenance
at an increased cost. It will ask you to approve a maximum annual assessment of $175 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, along with a 5% maximum adjustment in subsequent years.
Any increase in the assessment above this level will require further approval by property owners. Because each property owner’s assessment would be the same, each property owner’s everyone’s
vote will be weighted equally. Thus, the results of the balloting will be determined by by a simple majority of those voting. If the number of votes received in opposition to the assessment
proposal exceeds the number of votes received in support thereof, the City will be legally obligated to abandon this proposal. In that event, the City would be unable to continue providing
for the maintenance of the landscaping at the current level. Instead, the level of maintenance would be reduced to match the available revenue. Whatever your opinion, please be sure
to vote when you receive your ballot. Thank you for your consideration of this important issue that directly affects your property. If you have any questions about this letter, please
call me directly at (408) 868-1241. Sincerely, John Cherbone Public Works Director 248
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: John Cherbone & DIRECTOR: John Cherbone Richard Taylor
____________________________ SUBJECT: Amendment to Saratoga City Code to Adopt Use Restrictions for Kevin Moran Park RECOMMENDED ACTION: ?? Introduce and waive the first reading of the
attached ordinance use restrictions for Kevin Moran Park and direct staff to place the matter on the consent calendar at the next City Council meeting. BACKGROUND: At the March 5, 2008
City Council Meeting the Council approved the Conceptual Plan for Kevin Moran Park together with environmental review documents associated with the project. The resolution further specified
that user agreements and group use permits for use of Kevin Moran Park must provide for the following: • The park may be used for practice use only -no games may be played at the park;
• No more than two user groups may have use permits at the park at any one time; • No user groups may use the park on Sundays; • Park use will be allowed by user groups on no more than
six Saturdays per year (specific dates will be established through the standard park rental process); • All use by user groups must be between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. or dusk,
whichever comes first; • No more than three teams may use the park at any one time; and • All restrictions and conditions on use in the current Kevin Moran Park user agreements will
continue to apply except to the extent that the restrictions above are more restrictive. The Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance specifying these conditions. The attached
ordinance amends the City Code to include these requirements. While the resolution alone is a 1 249
2 sufficient tool to implement the requirements, by including them in the code the City can ensure that future staff, park users, and residents are aware of the requirements. The attached
ordinance would include the conditions in Article 11 of the City Code. This is the Article that contains other park-specific regulations. The ordinance adopts each of the conditions
specified in the March 5, 2008 resolution. In order to implement the requirement that restrictions and conditions on use in the current Kevin Moran Park user agreements will continue
to apply except to the extent that the restrictions in the resolution are more restrictive, the ordinance requires that user agreements for the park must comply with a form to approved
by resolution of the City Council. A model agreement and resolution satisfying the requirements of the March 5, 2008 resolution will be presented to the City Council following the effective
date of the ordinance. The ordinance falls within the scope of Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) approved by the Council on March 5, 2008 so no further environmental
review is required. FISCAL IMPACT: Amending the Code will have little fiscal impact. There will be no additional costs associated with implementing the ordinance because it simply restates
requirements that already exist pursuant to the City Council’s March 8, 2008 resolution. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The user group requirements for Kevin Moran
Park would not be included in the Code. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Place the ordinance on the consent calendar for final adoption on May 7, 2008. NOTICE: Notice of this meeting was published
in the Saratoga News on April 2, 2008. Residents previously requesting notice regarding Kevin Moran Park matters were notified by e-mail on April 9, 2008. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance Amending
the Saratoga Municipal Code To Set Use Restrictions for Kevin Moran Park. 250
ORDINANCE __________ An Ordinance Amending the Saratoga Municipal Code To Set Use Restrictions for Kevin Moran Park THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS,
the City Council on March 5, 2008 approved the Kevin Moran Park Improvement Plan; WHEREAS, in response to the recommendations of the Kevin Moran Park Task Force, the resolution provided
that use of Kevin Moran Park by user groups should be subject to the following conditions: • The park may be used for practice use only -no games may be played at the park; • No more
than two user groups may have use permits at the park at any one time; • No user groups may use the park on Sundays; • Park use will be allowed by user groups on no more than six Saturdays
per year (specific dates will be established through the standard park rental process); • All use by user groups must be between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. or dusk, whichever comes
first; • No more than three teams may use the park at any one time; and • All restrictions and conditions on use in the current Kevin Moran Park user agreements will continue to apply
except to the extent that the restrictions above are more restrictive. WHEREAS, to ensure that the public is aware of these requirements the City Council believes it is prudent to ensure
that they are reflected in the Saratoga Municipal Code as set forth below. Section 1. Adoption. The Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as set forth below: A. Section 11-05.054 of the
Saratoga Municipal Code is adopted as follows: 11-05.054 Kevin Moran Park Use Permits. (a) Any group use permit issued for use of Kevin Moran Park shall contain the following conditions:
(1) The park may be used for practice use only -no games may be played at the park; (2) No use shall be allowed on Sundays; (3) All use shall be between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
or dusk, whichever comes first; and (4) No more than three teams may use the park at any one time. 251
(b) No more than two user groups may have group use permits at Kevin Moran Park at any one time; (c) Kevin Moran Park may be used by user groups on no more than six Saturdays per year
according to a schedule set by the Public Works Director; (d) All group use permits at Kevin Moran Park shall conform to a form agreement approved by resolution of the City Council.
Section 2. California Environmental Quality Act. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, this action implements the project evaluated in the Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Kevin Moran Park Improvement Project approved by the City Council on March 5, 2008. Section 3. Publication. This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof
shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption. The foregoing ordinance was introduced and read at the regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 16th day of April, 2008, and was adopted by the following vote following a second reading on the 7th day of May, 2008:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: ATTEST: _________________________________ _____________________________ Ann Waltonsmith, Ann Sulivan, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ACTING CLERK OF THE CITY OF Saratoga, California SARATOGA Saratoga, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ Richard Taylor, CITY ATTORNEY 252
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: Recreation CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Michael Taylor DEPT HEAD: Michael Taylor SUBJECT:
Update on Establishing a Vision for the North Campus RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Accept report and direct staff accordingly. REPORT SUMMARY: Visioning Process A public meeting was held on
Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00pm in the Administration Building at the North Campus. Notices were sent to each home within 500 feet of the site, announcements were placed on the City
website, and press releases and advertisements were included in the local newspaper. A total of approximately 40 people attended the meeting. Discussion regarding the desired use and
preferred funding for improvements was facilitated by the City Manager. Following the brainstorming, a dot-voting was conducted that showed the most preferred use for the North Campus
was a Multi-purpose Cultural Center (14 votes) followed by renovating the Sanctuary Building for a Performance Arts Center (12 votes), a Senior Center (5 votes), Youth Center (4 votes),
and a Teen Center (1 vote). In regard to Funding Mechanism for improvements, the top vote-getter was a Combination User Fees/Parcel Tax (18 votes), followed by User Fees/Rentals (11
votes), Public/Private Venture (6 votes), Parcel Tax (1 vote), Library Model (1 vote), Foundation (1 vote), and Fundraising (1 vote). This information was used in conjunction with a
non-scientific community survey of 11 questions to gather data and help determine public interest in the future development of the North Campus. The survey was not a scientific tool
but rather was a general method for the public to easily comment on the North Campus and for the City to collect information. A total of 490 online surveys were submitted. Fourteen paper
survey responses were received. To summarize the survey results, 434 (88%) of the respondents claimed to be Saratoga residents, 375 (77%) stated they have lived in their present home
for over five years, 438 (89%) stated they lived 5 miles or less from the site, and 380 (78%) reported that three or more people lived in 253
their home. Responses were reportedly split 206 (42%) male, 254 (51%) female, and 411 (84%) were between the ages of 35 and 64. Of the nine options listed on the survey, the most desired
improvement was a gymnasium with 335 responses, closely followed by a recreation center (339 responses) and a multi-purpose room (332 responses).
Due to the one-through-four ranking asked for, a gymnasium received a rating score of 1.7 (most desired) while a recreation center and a multi-purpose room tied with a rating score
of 2.3. At the bottom of the rating scale was a museum (3.2), behind a tie between a cultural center (2.7), child development center (2.7), and an arts center (2.6). 206 (42%) of the
respondents would like to see improvements made to the North Campus within one year, 184 (37%) in one to two years, and 76 (9%) in more than three years. In regard to funding the improvements,
427 people chose donations and grants for a rating score of 1.7, while only 289 people selected a tax increase (rating score of 3.4). Generally, people expressed little interest in contributing
to the North Campus improvements (103 or 21% yes responses) or serving on a revenue generating committee (only 20 or 4% yes responses). At the January 15th North Campus Visioning Meeting,
Council directed staff to: • Hire an architect to look at the Sanctuary and provide an estimate on the renovation costs and costs of other suggested uses; • Provide Council with a report
on the cost of borrowing funds; • Agendize item for future Council meeting. Also at that meeting, an Ad-hoc committee of Mayor Ann Waltonsmith and Councilmember Jill Hunter was established
to investigate additional fundraising opportunities. Since that meeting on January 15th, Alan and Lisa Beck withdrew their proposal to construct a child development center and gymnasium
on the site of the Sanctuary and Education Buildings at the North Campus. On March 20th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Fellowship Hall for renovation of that building with
construction expected to be be completed before the end of the year. There are no current plans for further improvements at the site. Sanctuary Building Staff contracted with Steve Benzing
to develop a report (Attachment A) on the possible renovation of the Sanctuary. To assist in the preparation of this report, the Mr. Benzing used the 2002 structural analysis prepared
by Noll and Tam Architects and the Cost Plan for Existing Facilities prepared by Mack5. In those original reports, the Sanctuary Building was assessed but no cost plan was prepared.
In his report, the architect estimates costs between $203,000 and $463,000 to renovate the existing structure. This estimate is solely the opinion of the architect and complete construction
documents including structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy compliance would be required to determine actual costs. 254
Education Building Consideration of possible use of the Education Building was not included in the direction given to staff at the January 15th meeting. However, staff has received three
separate inquiries for the use of the Education Building. All three inquiries proposed using the classrooms for a schoollike program after minor improvements to the facility. Each proposer
offered to perform some renovation of the site in exchange for consideration of reduced rent. As the Education Building is unusable in its current state and would require considerable
renovation before use could be allowed, staff advised each proposer to submit written statements of interest, including specific improvement plans, which could be presented to Council.
At this time, no formal proposal has been received. Cost of Borrowing Funds Staff contacted two public financial groups regarding the estimated cost for issuing a General Obligation
Bond. The present rate is approximately 3 % and the recent interest rate for a 30-year municipal bond is currently about 5.2 %. This means the City would pay $69,000 annually for 30
years for $1 million and $343,000 annually for 30 years for $5 million. This is a rough estimate and terms could be different for a different financing scenario. An alternative funding
source may be the California Communities Joint Powers Authority California Communities Lease Finance Program (Calease). The California Communities Lease Finance Program (“CaLease”) allows
local agencies to finance equipment and real estate. The program has been established using a Master Lease Agreement with each respective local agency to provide for efficient purchases.
CaLease provides local agencies with access to multiple funding institutions who competitively bid on their project. The cost of borrowing funds through this mechanism would be in the
range from $45,000 on the low end for a project around $1 million to around $90,000 on the high end for a $5 million project. The CaLease is set up as a 20 year loan with annual payments.
These are structured as a lease/leaseback, but at the end of the 20 years the City owns the property after making all payments. This program is virtually the same structure as a bond,
but is privately placed with a single investor. Conclusion Staff is requesting direction from Council on next steps regarding the use of the North Campus. FISCAL IMPACTS: Not applicable.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: None. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: 255
Not applicable. FOLLOW UP ACTION: Staff will implement Council direction. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Agenda was posted in compliance with the Brown Act. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment
A -Architect’s “North Campus Sanctuary Building Re-Use Feasibility Report” 256
Feasibility of Use Report for City of Saratoga North Campus -Sanctuary Building 19848 Prospect Road Saratoga, California 95070 March 31, 2008 Prepared for: The City of Saratoga Recreation
& Facilities Department Prepared by: Steve Benzing -Architect 12403 Fredericksburg Dr. Saratoga, ca 95070 1 of9 03/31/2008 Feasibility ofUse report -Sanctuary Building -North Campus
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Table of Contents Part 1 -Introduction Purpose and scope of work Condition of existing structure Floor plan with related issues Building Code assessment Structural Assessment ADA Compliance
Part 2 Conclusions Part 3 Excerpts from the Building Assessment report prepared in June 2002 by Noll & Tam Architects 2of9 03/31/2008 Feasibility ofUse report -Sanctuary Building -North
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Part 1 -Introduction Purpose and scope of work In February of 2008 Michael Taylor -Director of The City of Saratoga Recreation and Facilities Dept. contacted this office regarding assisting
the City with a preliminary opinion of cost to renovate the existing Sanctuary building on the North Campus and return it to a usable condition. The options requested were: • Standard
improvements similar to existing renovations on site • Elimination of the existing kitchen • Retention of the existing kitchen • Complete compliance with all current building codes and
ADA requirements This report will reference the Building assessment report that was prepared in June of 2002 by Noll & Tam Architects and consultants used in that report, In addition
to opinions of this Architect based on site Visits, review of the existing plans, current building codes and opinions of construction costs currently in use. Any and all conclusions
are strictly the opinion of Steve Benzing -Architect and do not represent anything other than his opinion. Final determination of the cost of any potential renovation would require a
complete outline of criteria, design documents, and a complete set of construction documents to include assessment and design by a professional of all potential disciplines (Structural,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Energy compliance). 3 of9 03/31/2008 Feasibility ofUse report -Sanctuary Building -North Campus City of Saratoga, Saratoga, 259
----Condition of the existing structure: The sanctuary is a single story structure consisting of a concrete slab on grade wood stud walls, a roof of glue laminated beams supporting tongue
& groove wood decking. The exterior finish is painted stucco with a large amount of wood trim around windows, doors and roof eaves. Inspection of the the space found a large number of
cracks in the concrete floor, years of neglected maintenance on the exterior of the building. In addition a number of locations within the structure had received water damage from roof
leaks. o o c 0 @J CHANCI!I-S. I!XIT eXIT~ 40f9 03/3112008 Feasibility ofUse report -Sanctuary Building -North Campus City of Saratoga, Saratoga, 260
Floor plan Notes: 1. This area currently houses two lavatories, the Kitchen, Storage and a Mechanical Closet. The number of w/c and sinks required for this structure to be used as an
assembly space would take up all this space. 2. Only the double entry doors at th main entrance could be reused as an exit. The other two are too small to comply with ADA requirements.
3. The Chancel has a raised concret floor with multiple platforms. This area would have to either be lower to he same level as the Narthex or provide access by means of a ramp or lift.
4. The existing patio doors would ha e to be removed. They are not considered as and exit. Also they do not contain tempered glass and are in such bad shape they are unusa Ie. 5. The
heating system in use is a ra iant floor system that proVides no cooling. Condition of this system is unknown, however it would be a good assumption that it does not work. Any work to
the floor of the building would damage this system and th refore require a new mechanical system to be be installed. 6. The cracks in the concrete floor a e substantial and probably
have damaged the radiant heating sys m. The structural integrity of the floor is in serious question and would ot be usable in any upgrades to the structure of the building. 7. Any renovation
to the structural s stem (new steel moment frames) of the building would be exposed and w uld take up usable space. Aesthetics come into question. Additionally ny work on the lateral
bracing of the building would require foundatio work which would damage the slab and the current mechanical system, r qUiring new floors and mechanical systems. 5 of9 03/31/2008 Feasibility
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Building code assessment An assessment of the building for reuse begins with a check of how the building would be assessed by the Building department for compliance with the current
codes Existing building square footage -2624 sf Assembly area -2106 sf Support areas (Iavs, etc.) -516 sf Per 2007 Calif. Bldg Code -building would be classified as A-3 occupancy Type
of construction would be Type V-B -not fire rated Number of allowable occupants based on Table 1004.1.1-Assembly use no fixed seating -1 occupant per 7 sf of assembly space 2106/7 =
301 occupants Note: The entire Narthex, Nave, Chancel &Fireside Room were used in determining the number of occupants. (The raised floor of the Chancel would have to be removed prior
to using this space). Number of exits required for this number of occupants -three (3). Currently only one exit complies with requirements. The current lavatories would not comply with
this number of occupants. The current number of fixtures is one lav and w/c for each sex. The number of plumbing fixtures required under the current code is: Female Male Toilets 4 3
Urinals 1 Lavatories 2 2 Drinking Fountains -1 multi level for entire structure Structural Assessment The structure of the building was analyzed in the 2002 report and it was stated
at that time "the Sanctuary did not meet the requirements of the FEMA 310, Tier 1 evaluation at Life Safety Performance level." Since then, the building codes have been reevaluated and
are requiring a greater level of safety. Therefore, modifications to the existing structure would be part of any proposed renovation. While the building code has allowances for renovation
of an existing structure without reqUiring the building to meet current standards, it could be a liability issue that the City would need to consider if it chooses to use the building
without retrofitting to current standards. 6of9 03/31/2008 Feasibility ofUse report -Sanctuary Building -North Campus City of Saratoga, Saratoga, 262
Compliance with ADA accessibility To use this building in its existing state would require a great number of changes to comply with disabled access requirements. Width of exits and exit
doors, door hardware, signage and Lavatory facilities are primary upgrades that would be required. Accessibility issues at the Chancel would have to be addressed based on what use would
be expected of this space. Assuming that it might be a raised platform type, either a ramp or lift would be necessary. Removal of this raised portion is also an option. 7of9 03/31/2008
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Cost Opinion & Conclusions City Requested options: Standardimprovements similar to existing renovations on site The use of the building in its present condition is not an option. Paint
and refurbishing of exterior trim, interior walls and patching concrete cracks will not allow for use of the building. The building and lavatories do not meet ADA compliance and would
have to be brought up to current standards, therefore to do that it would require elimination of the Kitchen or an addition, similar to the Fellowship Hall addition to house the Lavatories.
Elimination ofthe existing kitchen This option would produce space that would allow for redesign of the lavatories to meet reqUirements, however it would be a bit awkward haVing doors
to the Lavs directly off the usable space. Hallways could be incorporated but would eliminate space from the assembly area. Cost Demolition of interior kitchen and lavs $ 10,000 New
lavs $ 80,000 Upgrades to exiting $ 30,000 ADA compliance (leaving Chancel alone) $ 20,000 Cosmetic upgrades to building Paint (interior & exterior) $ 20,000 Patch drywall $ 10,000 Refurbish
concrete floor $ 15,000 Patch roof $ 18,000 Total $203,000 No upgrade to Mechanical system included in this option. No structural work included, not sure if the building dept will allow.
City liability exposed. Retention ofthe existing kitchen The Kitchen could be retained with an addition of lavatories. The problem with this proposal is now you have a current code addition
attached to a noncompliant building and would require some renovation of the existing structure and how far you carry the renovation becomes a negotiation with the building dept. 8of9
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Cost Addition of lavs outside of existing building envelope $150,000 Upgrades to exiting $ 30,000 ADA compliance (leaving Chancel alone) $ 20,000 Cosmetic upgrades to building Paint
(interior & exterior) $ 20,000 Patch drywall $ 10,000 Refurbish concrete floor $ 15,000 Patch roof $ 18,000 Total $253,000 No upgrade to Mechanical system included in this option. No
structural work included, not sure if building dept will allow. City liability exposed. Complete compliance with allcurrent building codes andADA requirements From a safety and realistic
point of few this would be the only option and it would be expensive. Upgrades to the structure, foundation, lavatories, exiting corridors and interior and exterior finishes all would
be part of this work. Cost Structural upgrades $100,000 Foundation upgrades (probably entire new foundation needed $100,000 (Brings up the question of how to hold up the existing building
while this work goes on.) New mechanical system $ 60,000 New lavs $ 80,000 Upgrades to exiting $ 30,000 ADA compliance (remove Chancel) $ 40,000 Cosmetic upgrades to building Paint (interior
& exterior) $ 20,000 Patch drywall $ 10,000 Refurbish concrete floor $ 15,000 Patch roof $ 18,000 Total $463,000 SteV~Be~n: Archlte _ _ -, C-17985 90f9 03/31/2008 Feasibility ofUse report
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B ui 1ding Ass es sm ent Rep ort of the Grace United Methodist Church Facilities 19348 Prospect Road Saratoga, California 95070 June 18, 2002 Preparedfor: The City of Saratoga Parks
& Recreation Department .Prepared by: Noll & Tam Architects 729 Heinz Avenue .Berkeley, California 94710 -266
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I -Introduction Purpose and Scope of Assessment Study Assessment Team Description of Facility Part II -Codes and Regulations Building Code Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Part III -Assessments A. Accessibility I Architectural Administration Building Fellowship Hall Educational Building Sanctuary B. Structural Sanctuary and Electric Closet Education
Building Fellowship Hall Administration Building Appendix A-Building Plans Appendix B-Sanctuary Appendix C-Education Building Appendix D-Fellowship H.all Appendix E-Administration Building
Appendix F-FEMA 310 Quick Check C. Mechanical and Plumbing Administration Building Fellowship Hall Educational Building Sanctuary D. Electrical and Telecommunications E. Landscape I
Site Part IV -Summary of Recommendations CitY of Saratoga Adul r Senior Care Cenrer Building Assessment Study Noll &T,m ArchltfCff 267
PART I INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ASSESSMENT STUDY In June 2002, Noll & Tam Architects was selected by the City of Saratoga Parks & Recreation Department to produce an Existing
Facility Assessment and Cost Estimate followed by Construction Documents based on the projected needs of the City for the Saratoga Adult Senior Care Center (SASCC) located in Saratoga,
California. The following Facility Assessment Study of the condition of the existing collection of buildings developed for the Grace United Methodist Church was prepared in order to
assist the City of Saratoga in making infonned decisions regarding a proposed renovation and conversion into a new home for the Saratoga SeniorCenter and Adult Day Care Facility. The
Report reviews existing physical conditions and contains recommendations for actions involving existing building systems, as they relate to planning the new work. This report includes
the results ofon-site inspections by Noll & Tam Archi.tects and engineering sub-consultants in the areas areas of structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering. In addition,
assessment and recommendations by a landscape professional are included. It expressly does not include evaluation of any environmental hazards. The inspections were conducted in June,
2002. . Members of the Senior Center Board of Directors, staff members, and City staff conducted their own assessments ofthe existing buildings in late May, 2002. Their comments, recommendations
and desired renovations are included where appropriate and feasible in this report. The City Inspector also reviewed the existing facility and made a listing of code related deficiencies
in each of the buildings. These deficiencies are a priority for any renovation work contemplated· by the City. Cost Estimating for the scope of work described herein is appended via
a separately bound document by MackS Cost Estimators. A tem1ite report was ordered by the City of Saratoga. The City has the original report by Clark Pest Control and will make copies
available as a separate document to this report. City of Saratoga Adul( Senior Care Center Building Assessment Study Noll6-TamArchiUcts 268
ASSESSMENT TEAM ARCHITECT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MECHANICAL/PLUMBING ENGINEER LANDSCAPE ARCIDTECT COSTESTIMATING Noll & Tam Architects 729 Heinz Avenue Berkeley, CA
94710 Tel: 510.649.8295 Principal: Chris Noll Project Manager: Elizabeth McLeod Degenkolb Structural Engineers 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 450 Oakland, CA 94612 Tel: 510.272.9040
Project Engineer: Robert Tovani Zeiger Engineers 478 3rd Street Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510.452.939] Project Engineer: Oscar Louie McCracken & Woodman, Inc. 355 Grand Avenue Oakland,
CA 94610 Tel: 510.763.4891 Principal: Marc Woodman Merrill & Befu Associates 249 Front Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415.291.8960 Principal: Cathy Merrill .Mack5 640 Third Street
Oakland, CA 94607 Tel: 510.302.6787 Principal: Mark Kelley City of Sarawga Adult Senior Care Cemer Building Assessment Study Noll &TamArchit<eli 269
DESCRlPTION OF FACILITY The Grace Uillted Methodist Church is located at 19348 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA, in Santa Clara County. The facility consists of four buildings. The Sanctuary
was constructed in 1961 followed by the Educational building in 1963. The Fellowship Hall was constructed in 1971, and finally the Administration building was built in 1978. ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING The Administration building's current gross floor area is approximately 2,763 square feet. It is a single story structure consisting of wood stud walls on a concrete slab on
grade. This building is of Type V, non-rated construction. The exterior finish is painted cement plaster. The interior walls are finished with painted gypsum board. The roof is supported
by wood trusses and was originally finished with gravel topped built up roofing. The roof has been recently redone, in 1993, adding a new trussed roof structure over the existing flat
roof. Current Code does not permit this type of roof retrofit due to the added hazard in the event of a building fire. Further assessment ofthis condition is recommended. The ceilings
are typically finished with 12" x 12" concealed spline acoustical tiles. The building plan is square shaped, with entrances at the center ofthe east and west facades, approached by paved
walkways from the interior of the site and the parking lot. At the east side of the building, there is an approximately 30'-0" x 50'-0" concrete slab with wood trellis structure, providing
a shady area for outdoor activities. The current layout of the building provides three office spaces, a storage closet, restrooms and a large, dividable room with a small kitchenette
and a step-down fireplace pit. The center office functions as a reception area, with a counter and roll-down security gate separating it from the public area. With minor configuration
changes, and the building system recommendations enclosed in the following sections of this report, the City would continue to have this building function as the administrative center
for the complex. FELLOWSHIP HALL The Fellowship Hall's current gross floor area is approximately 3,500 square feet. It is a single story stmcture consisting of wood stud walls on a concrete
slab on grade. This building is of Type V, I.-hour rated const11Jction. The exterior finish is stained or painted resawn redwood siding. There are asbestos panels below all exterior
windows. The interior walls are finished with painted gypsum board. The roof is concrete cement roof tiles supported by shaped glulams. The roof is City of Saratoga Adult Senior Care
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in generally good condition, other than the replacement of missing and misplaced tiles. The ceiling of the main hall is exposed 3x wood decking with a skylight in the center. Thc perimeter
soffit in this room is covered with a white cellulose acoustical material. The ceilings in the remainder of the building are painted gypsum board. The hall plan is hexagonal-shaped,
with a rectangular appendage at one side. The main entry is directly into the main hall approached by a paved walkway facing the interior ofthe site opposite the Sanctuary. The current
layout of the building consists of the main hexagonal hall with a small storage room that opens into the hall. Adjacent to the hall'is the commercial kitchen with a sen/ing area to the
hall and a kitchen storage area at the rear. The restrooms are accessible from the exterior of the building only. There is a Mechanical Room behind the kitchen, also accessible from
the exterior only. With minor configuration changes, and the building system recommendations enclosed in the following sections ofthis report, the City would have this building function
as the social center for the complex. Various exercise, dance and other programs or classes requiring a larger room could be held here. Meals and other social group activities would
use this space as well. The kitchen will be modernized and reconfigured to allow for greater storage. The restrooms will be expanded and renovated to provided the main restrooms for
the entire facility. They will be accessed via a separate vestibule to be usable both when the hall is open, and when it is not in use. EDUCATIONAL BUILDING The Educational Building's
current gross floor area is approximately 1,909 square feet. It is a single story structure consisting ofwood post and beam construction on a concrete slab on grade. This building is
ofType V, non-rated construction. The exterior finish is a combination ofpainted plywood siding, and painted stucco. The north fac;:ade, opening up to the enclosed play yard is consists
of several large sliding glass doors. The interior walls are finished with painted gypsum board. The roof is supported by wood b"eams and is finished with built up roofing. The roof
will need to be replaced. The ceilings are typically finished with exposed wood decking. The building plan is a simple rectangle with no main entrance. Rather, there are separate entrances
along the northside for each classroom and the office approached by paved walkways from the parking lot. Along the south side of the building, there is an approximately 42'-0" x 68'-0"
enclosed play yard. It is enclosed by a low chain link fence. The current layout of the building provides an office space, three classrooms and two small toilet rooms. City of Saratoga
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By demolishing all existing interior partitions and building new spaces, and with the building system recommendations enclosed in the following sections of this report, the City will
use this building to provide offices, restroom.s and a large open space for the Adult Day Care services. SANCTUARY The Sanctuary's current gross floor area is approximately 2,624 square
feet. It is a single story structure consisting of wood stud walls on a concrete slab on grade. This building is ofType V, non-rated construction. The exterior finish is painted stucco.
The east elevation ofthe building is primarily composed of glazed, sliding doors and windows. The interior walls are typicallY finished with painted gypsum board. The roof is supported
by glulam beams and is finished with built-up roofing. The roof is generally in good condition, with some minor patching and repair work. The ceilings are typically finished with painted
gypsum board. The building plan is TOughly square shaped, and can be divided into three general general areas: the high ceiling main church space, the low ceiling Fireside Room, and
the support spaces. The main entry into the narthex and nave is approached by paved walkways from the administrative building, the fellowship hall and the parking lot. At the east side
of the building, there is an outdoor barbeque area under the shade of redwoods, providing a space for outdoor activities or rentals. The current layout of the building provides the main
church space with stained glazed chancel, the adjoining Fireside Room, a storage closet, restrooms and a small kitchen. There is a mechanical room accessible only from the building exterior.
Adjacent to the mechanical room, housed in a freestanding closet is the electrical closet. The closet and attached trellis structure need to be replaced due to lack ofstructural integrity.
The City and SASCC have considered several uses for this building, most of them necessitating considerable modifications to the building, particularly the Nave and Chancel. In an effort
effort to provide a facility that meets the City's and SASCC's functional priorities within current budget limitations, it has been determined that code and structurally necessitated
modifications will be undertaken under the first phasing of work, and that any major renovation of the Sanctuary building will be done at a future date. City of Saratoga Adult Senior
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SITE In addition to the existing buildings, the City and SASCC wish to relocate a portable building from its current location at the Civic Center to an area on the Church site as recommended
by the design team. The portable building will continue to function as an administrative offices space. There is adequate parking on site, which should be retained as much as possible.
A large percent of the site, approximately 52,000 sq. ft., is in landscape area and provides a campus-like setting for the project. Substantial open areas connecting the buildings make
up the core of the site and provide ample area for the new facilities' programmed outdoor
uses/areas. The site landscape, however, has not received the minimum level of maintenance for sustained health and will require restoration in order to regain the horticultural vigor
typical of these plantings and the region. City of Saratoga Adult Senior Care Center Building Assessment Study Noll 6 Tam A/Ti,ilew 273
The existing wood deck ceiling will remain. Infill decking will need to be added where walls are removed. The entire ceiling should be patched, cleaned, stripped of old paint and refinished.
All painted interior walls should be repaired and repainted. 7. Lighting All lighting not previously mentioned, should be replaced. SANCTUARY BUILDING 1. Accessibility Issues: Entry
The entry doorway is of adequate width to comply with ADA. However, the doors will be replaced with new doors and hardware. Path of Travel Once inside the building, most areas are accessible.
The Sanctuary building is a single floor. The only level change within the building occurs between the nave and the chancel, where there are concrete stairs up the center and raised
platforms at either side. There is a metal handrail that partially encloses this area. While this may not constitute a violation ofADA, it does provide significant limitations to the
functionality of the room, depending on how the City decides to use this space. It has been suggested that this be used for City Council meetings. In this case, a ramp or lift up to
the area will need to be added. The path of travel to the restrooms is not accessible. This area will need to be remodeled to achieve both accessible restrooms and an accessible path
to the restrooms. Restrooms There are two public restro0111s in the Sanctuary building, which are not accessible. In order to achieve accessible restrooms the entire end of the building,
which also contains the kitchen, a storage room, a hallway and a mechanical room will need to be. reconfigured. There is a drinking fountain which will need to be replaced and relocated
in order to comply with ADA. KHchenette There is a kitchen off the Fireside room, which will need to be fully renovated and reconfigured. New finishes and fixtures will be provided.
2. Roofing and 'Waterproofing City of Saratoga Adult Senior Care Center Building Assessment Study Noll &Tam Archiucts 274
· --._~ .. -.. --. --_-_._-_.The ceilings show signs of water damage. The roofwiII need to have minor repairs made to correct this deficiency. 3. Exterior \VaJls arid Surfaces The exterior
walls are painted stucco. In general, these finishes are in fair shape. There is minor patching repair required. The entire building extelior should he cleaned and all painted surfaces
should be prepared and painted. 4. Windows The windows in the Sanctuary building are fixed, single glazing in anodized aluminum frames. In general, all are operational and in good shape.
Some of the stained glass on the south side will be removed by the previous owner. They will need to be replaced with new glazing. Where glazing is replaced, insulated double glazing
should be used. The Chancel is surrounded on three sides with very tall, narrow stained glass panes between the rough sawn painted studs located 12" apart. The City may choose to keep
this feature as is for the time being, until a firm program is determined for this space. 5. Doors The doors in the Sanctuary building function adequately, but must be retrofitted with
required lever hardware. Most interior doors will be demolished to reconfigure the spaces. Any doors that remain need to be refinished. 6. Interior Finishes The interior finishes have
been fairly maintained. All finishes will need to be cleaned and refurbished, including concrete floors and exposed woodwork. All painted interior walls should be repaired and repainted.
7. Lighting All lighting not previously mentioned, should be replaced. City of Saratoga Adult Senior Care Center Building Assessment 5rudy Noll 6-Tam A,Thilem 275
B. STRUCTURAL Information included in this section is based on a structural review of the Library by Degenkolb Engineers, whose report follows. The original drawings were available for
review, but there were no original structural calculations available. Some preliminary calculations were perfonned on critical structural elements, and were based upon the "as-built"
drawings. No testing or further investigation was performed. No geotechnical investigation report was available for review. The tennite report for this building was provided by the Owner
for review. Ciev of Saratoga Adult Senior Care Center Building Assessment Study Noll &TamAn'hiucts 276
SANCTUARY Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems The existing heating system serving this building is an underfloor radiant system. The boiler, circulating pump and
expansion tank are located in a mechanical room on the northeast comer of the building. If operational, this system appears to be adequate to heat this space. Due to the configuration
ofthis building there are limited options for replacing the existing heating system with a system capable of providing cooling and mechanical ventilation in addition to heating. If closets
can be provided gas-fired furnaces with cooling coils and outdoor condensing units could be utilized. If closets cannot be included in floor plan modifications, split heat pump systems
could be used with the indoor units suspended above ceilings. With either system the condensing units or outdoor heat pump units could be mounted on the roof or on grade. Supply and
return air duct from new HVAC systems could be concealed in above ceiling spaces or in soffits or it could be run exposed in each space served. PLUMBING SYSTEMS The plumbing systems
for this building include sanitary sewer, vent, cold water, hot water and gas piping. The plumbing fixtures are vitreous china. The water closets are of the flush valve type. The plumbing
fixtures appeared to function as intended. 277
D. ELECTRJCAL AND TELECOMMUNICAnONS· Infonnation in this section is based on an investigation of the electrical systems conducted by Zeiger Engineers, consulting electrical engineers,
whose report follows. The original drawings were available for review, but no testing or . further investigation was performed. CitY of Saratoga Adult Senior Care Cenrer Building Assessment
Study Nolld-Tarn Archif~Clf 278
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: Recreation CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Michael Taylor DEPT HEAD: Michael Taylor SUBJECT:
City Support of 2009 Mustard Faire RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Accept report and direct staff accordingly. REPORT SUMMARY: The Saratoga Mustard Walk was established in 1997 as a community
event intended to highlight the history of the City and help preserve the Heritage Orchard. Sponsored by the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), the event includes family
activities such as hay rides, an art show, exhibits, wine tasting, demonstrations, food vendors, and live music. In 2008, the organization decided to rename the event to Mustard Faire
to better reflect the nature of the event. The date for the 2009 Mustard Faire has been set for March 1st. It is the intention of the HPC to establish the first Sunday in March as the
date for the event each year. Following the 2008 event, the Heritage Preservation Commission requested additional City sponsorship in the form of increased support. The City currently
provides the HPC with extra garbage cans, recycling bins, cones and barricades, the use of the Warner Hutton House, tables, chairs, and a banner at Blaney Plaza for in-kind support of
approximately $2,600 in the way of facility rentals, equipment, and staff time. Due to the community-building nature and popularity of the Mustard Faire celebration, Council requested
staff to present options for possible increased and potentially ongoing City support of the event comparable to City support of the Chamber of Commerce for Celebrate! Saratoga. During
a Mustard Faire planning meeting on March 24, 2008, the HPC identified a number of specific requests (Attachment A) for City support. These requests are itemized below with estimated
costs associated with each: 16’ x 16’ main stage $700 to $800 -($1,000 to $1,300 with canopy) Public Address /Sound system $0 – available City asset Tables and Chairs $0 – available
City asset (currently provided) Portable toilets $2,000 (4 x $500 each) Parking at West Valley College $0 -$1,200 (depending upon negotiations) Parking /Traffic control $50 -$90 per
hour (depending upon staffing levels) 279
[Minimum of two officers, three hours each] Security/Safety/Crowd control $50 -$90 per hour (depending upon staffing levels) [Minimum of two officers, three hours each] Publicity $0
-$1,000 (depending upon type /amount) Clean-up $400 (currently provided staff time) In this proposal, the HPC chair would oversee the actual event with each HPC member taking on a category
of planning, such as Displays/Exhibits/Education, Artists/Vendors, Program/Entertainment, Food, Layout/Logistics, and Publicity. The HPC also proposes that the Recreation Department
assign staff to the event to work closely with the organization. Due to limited staffing levels, existing workloads, and available resources, without additional allocation of staff time
and resources, City sponsorship would be restricted to current logistical support. If approved, staff recommends regular monthly meetings to coordinate the event with the organizer(s)
to help determine specific needs, resulting in an additional twenty-four to forty hours of staff time. The Saratoga Heritage Foundation (SHF) currently manages the budget and financial
responsibility of the event for the HPC. Also included in the HPC proposal was a request to have the Recreation Department take over this duty from the SHF. This would require establishing
additional line items within the Recreation Department budget and place all financial accountability directly upon the City. Staff is asking Council to provide direction on the levels
and type of support to provide the HPC in sponsorship of the Mustard Faire. FISCAL IMPACTS: If approved, various levels of support would result in various fiscal impacts. CONSEQUENCES
OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: None. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Not applicable. FOLLOW UP ACTION: Staff will implement Council direction. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Agenda
was posted in compliance with the Brown Act. 280
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A -Heritage Preservation Commission March 24, 2008 Meeting Notes 281
Attachment A Heritage Preservation Commission 3.24.08 Meeting Notes Mustard Faire Planning Changes for 2009: Proposed hierarchy of event management: HPC chair to oversee event with each
HPC member taking on a category of planning. Categories of planning include: • Displays/Exhibits/Education • Artists/Vendors • Program/Entertainment • Food • Layout/Logistics • Publicity
Propose that Recreation Dept. assign staff to Mustard Faire event to work closely with HPC on a regular basis. Request that Recreation Dept. take over the Mustard Faire budget & financial
responsibility from SHF Discussion of specific proposed changes: Logistics (need support from Recreation Dept.): • Main stage – approx. 16’x16’ • PA system • Tables & chairs for food
court, chairs for stage area & orchard • Port-o-potties – at least 2 grouped locations • Additional permanent event signage • West Valley parking & shuttle • Publicity • Clean-up Events/Features
(HPC to coordinate): • More food vendors • More local merchants • Opening ceremonies • 1 to 2 additional musicians • Change of “gunfighter” act -re-enactments to have historical and
educational aspect. Will also search out local drama groups. • Additional local wine makers • Local photographer • Orchard tours 282
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: ORIGINATING DEPT: Recreation CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Michael Taylor DEPT HEAD: Michael Taylor SUBJECT:
City Support of 2008 4th of July Celebration RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Accept report and direct staff accordingly. REPORT SUMMARY: In 2002, former council member Jack Mallory planned, organized,
and managed a neighborhood 4th of July celebration at Azule Park. Activities included patriotic music, speeches, bell ringing, and a small parade. The event has been conducted annually
since that time and has grown into a popular and very well-attended event. According to Mr. Mallory, the objectives for the event are as follows: 1. Conduct a traditional patriotic July
4th celebration focusing on unity and freedom; 2. Focus on families and seniors; 3. Hold the event in the morning before lunch and afternoon BBQ’s and other family events; 4. Hold a
45 minute program followed by a family parade around the park; 5. Make the new immigrants welcome by involving them in the program; 6. Keep the cost down by using volunteers and donated
services; 7. Organize and conduct the event so it is done with a professional tone; 8. Include the military, community groups, sing patriotic songs, welcome new citizens, historic figures,
and include a religious opening and closing; 9. Salute the flag, ring the liberty bell, recognize the veterans and politicians; 10. Pass out programs with the words to the music and
the pledge; 11. Pass out flags to the children; 12. Give ice cream and otter pops to the children after the parade; 13. Invite Uncle Sam and Biscuit the Clown; 14. Have the families
join in by collecting donations for the Red Cross “Care and Comfort” program for the soldiers. Current 4th of July celebration activities (Attachment A) and responsibilities are outlined
below: 1. Overall event planning and coordination 283
2. 45 minute program Plan and organize Select Music Select Participants Invite participates including band Prepare written program to be passed out Prepare written script for the program.
3. Equipment Shade, benches & tables for speakers, band, and seniors Generator & cords Liberty Bell General event layout. Sound system Audio speaker & two wireless microphones Keyboard
and experienced accompanist 4. Park Reserve Park Help plan layout with person handling equipment Decorations Park Flags Liberty Bell Tennis Court Buntings and Flags Services Pass out
Water Pass Out Printed Programs Pass Out Flags Temporary bathrooms provided by city Other booths Balloons and Oxygen tank Safety, security, nurse or first aid? Clean up, etc 5. Communications
a. Publicity Newspapers—Mercury and Saratoga News b. Prepare written program and have printed c. Park Signs d. Flyers to post around Saratoga e. Article for Saratogan f. Blaney Plaza
Sign? g. Event Video 6. Volunteers See list of prior and find new volunteers Some ladies red white and blue smocks from Museum 7. Parade Plan Participants 284
Order of participants Invitations to participants Ice Cream and otter pops Program prizes 8. Fundraising Raise funds for event Collect donations during the event for the Red Cross/soldiers
9. Decorations a. Bunting and Flags for tennis court b. Flags around park c. Liberty Bell table d. Speakers stand Following the 2007 event, Mr. Mallory announced his intent to step down
as the chairperson of the event. Due to the community-building nature and popularity of the 4th of July celebration, Councilmember Kathleen King requested that staff present options
for possible City support of the event comparable to City support of the Chamber of Commerce for Celebrate! Saratoga. Pending approval of the Saratoga Rotary Club Board (expected in
early May), Vice Mayor Chuck Page, per telephone call on April 8th, has agreed to lead a group of that organization’s Community Services Committee to direct this event. It is anticipated
that the individual or group identified to lead the organization of the event would be responsible for the day’s events, volunteer coordination, activities, etc. The City currently provides
minimal support to this event in the form of supplying an ADA compliant portable toilet and hand wash, extra garbage cans and recycling bins, and staff coordination of irrigation schedules.
Possible City support is itemized below with estimated costs associated with each: Parking /Traffic control $50 -$90 per hour (depending upon staffing levels) [Minimum of two officers,
three hours each] Security/Safety/Crowd control $50 -$90 (depending upon staffing levels) [Minimum of two officers, three hours each] Portable Restrooms $500 Public Address/Sound system
$0 – available City asset Publicity $0 -$1,000 (depending upon level) Printing $0 -$1,000 (depending upon level) Tables & Chairs $0 – available City asset Shade canopy (pop-ups) $600
-$800 ($100 each) As a result of limited staffing levels, existing workloads, and available resources, without additional allocation of staff time and resources, City sponsorship would
be restricted to current logistical support such as pre and post event maintenance, planning, permit assistance, noticing, providing cones and barricades, etc. If approved, staff would
recommend regular monthly meetings to coordinate the event with the organizer(s) to help determine specific needs resulting in an additional twelve to twenty-four hours of staff time.
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FISCAL IMPACTS: Depending upon level of support (if any) authorized by Council. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: None. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Not applicable. FOLLOW UP
ACTION: Staff will implement Council direction. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Agenda was posted in compliance with the Brown Act. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A -2007 4th of July
Celebration program of activities 286
Songs Grand Old Flag You're agrand old flag, You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave, You're the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev'ry
heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue, Where there's never a boast or brag. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag. God Bless America God Bless
America, Land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her Thru the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America,
My home sweet home. Yankee Doodle Yankee Doodle went to town, Riding on a pony, Stuck afeather in his hat, And called it macaroni. chorus Yankee Doodle keep it up, Yankee Doodle dandy,
Mind the music and the step, And with the folks be handy America obeautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America!
America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining shining sea, obeautiful for patriot's dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities
gleam Undimmed by human tears. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. The Star-Spangled Banner Oh, say can you see,
by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched,
were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. osay, does that star-spangled banner yet
wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? WordArl mOO7-S75 4 287
· Pre-Observance Music.. McCartysvi/le Volunteer Band Welcome Jack Mallory, Saratoga Historical Foundation &Sons· of American Revolution Present the Flag ,.US Navy Color Guard & Boy
Scouts Troop #566 Invocation Bill McGuinness, Pastor, Saratoga Presbyterian I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one
Nation under God, indivisible, with Uberty and justice for all. Pledge of Allegiance.. ,.George Cooper, World War II Pilot Handbells Yankee Doodle Variations, Ruthanne Adams, Saratoga
Federated Church with Sue Fettchenhauer, piano, First Congregational Church, San Jose Silicon Valley Chinese Chorus Mingyang Li, Conductor Mongolian Folk song &dancing, Scarborough Fair,
This Land is My Land, This Land is Your Land Silicon Valley Japanese Chorus (Choral Cosmo) Keiko Kagawa-Hamilton, Conductor, Sukiyaki Song, When the Saints Go Marching In, You Raise
Me Up, My Country Tis of Thee All Sing Led by Lou De La Rosa, West Valley College Choral Dir., Sue Fettchenhauer, piano (songs on page 4) Yankee Doodle, Grand Old Flag, American the
Beautiful, God Bless America Band Salute " "McCartysvHle Volunteer Band, Becky Dugan, conductor &organized by Tadashi Okuno, Stars & Stripes Forever, Battle Hymn of the Republic Patriotic
Message ........Chuck Page, Saratoga City Councilman Freedom Bell Ringing.. Military Guests All Cheer for Liberty .... Led by Chuck Page &Uncle Sam Star Spangled Banner. Led by Lou De
La Rosa &McCartysville Band Benediction Bill McGuinness, Pastor Retire the Flag United States Navy &Boy Scouts Troop #566 Patriotic Parade Bob and Carol Luetz, Coordinators End of Parade
Prizes, Ice Cream &Otter Pops for the children Angie Fraiser, Pam Ehrlich &others Park Parade (in order) 1. Color Guards: United States Navy followed by Boy Scouts 2. Sons of the American
Revolution 3. Military, Veterans &Uncle Sam 4. Decorated Bicycles 5. Friendly decorated pets 6. Children, Wagons, Adults, etc 7. Model TRoadster and all others DonationS-2007 Saratoga
Lions Club.. Club.. " ".." Flags for Children Pam Ehrlich " ~." Ice Cream &Otter Pops Angie Frasier " " ".Parade Prizes Jeanie Apostole, Realtor Water Ray Froess Sound System Engineer
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Sound System &Publicity Pro America Spirit ." " " Large Park Flags Local Volunteers " Moving, installing &Decorating City of Saratoga " Portable bathrooms
ARental Center, Saratoga " Chairs, Table &Shade Ruthann Stolzman, WordArt Desktop Publishing, Printing John Brunemeier Generator &Shade, BalloollS Saratoga News.."" Publicity Cash donations-Don
Wolfe, Sharon &Marvin Nunnenkamp, Bob &Pauline Carlson, Greenbrier Homeowners, Mary &Carl Sessler; Dean &Lu Antonelli, Janny Lu, Leon Mardirossian, Kathleen King &Mark Stark, Terri &
Neal Cabrina, John & Mary Ann Lemon, Frank &Doris Ziegel, Trish Cypher, Bill Benevento. Thank our soldiers by placing a donation in the baskets today. Funds will go to the local Red
Cross "Operation Care and Comfort," providing care packages to soldiers. Event DVD-If you would like a DVD of today's event, sign up before you leave teday, KSAR 15 is taping the program
and parade, Cost $10 or two for $15. Thank you donors, participants, & guests. This is the 5th and last year I will be serving as chairman of Saratoga's July 4th. Jack Mallory. (Mallory58@aol.com)
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pt SAIt9 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL 1858 oIZIFO^1; MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Community Development CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: John F. Livingstone,
AICP DIRECTOR: John F. Livingstone, AICP SUBJECT: Update on the City process to issue permits for construction near streams RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct Staff Accordingly. Report Summary:
In May of last year the City of Saratoga passed a resolution supporting the Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams user manual. The City also took over the function of issuing
permits for construction near streams. The City Council asked that staff come back to the Council with a report on the number of permits issued by the City and impact of the new process.
Background: Project applicants proposing development on parcels adjacent to certain watercourses in the City of Saratoga historically have been required by the Santa Clara Valley Water
District (Water District) to obtain a permit from the District. The District reviewed permit permit applications and imposed conditions on the proposed development that would protect
the adjacent watercourse in accordance with District standards. In 2003, the District, along with the County of Santa Clara, all fi fteen municipalities in Santa Clara County, and a
number of other community, business, and environmental group stakeholders formed the Santa Clara Valley Water Resources Protection Collaborative (Collaborative). In 2005, the Collaborative
produced its Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams (Guidelines). The Guidelines were revised in 2006. As a result of the collaborative process, the District withdrew its
permitting program with the understanding that cities and the County would assume the responsibility for implementing stream protection programs. The District has adopted a resolution
relinquishing its permitting authority as of March 1, 2007. Eleven of the fifteen cities that participated in the collaborative have approved the Guide Lines as a resolution similar
to the City of Saratoga (see attachment "A» Page 1 of 2 289
Discussion: The City's new software system flags all properties located along protected creeks to ensure creek protection. When a proposed project is located near a creek the applicant
is required to have the project reviewed by the Water District. The Water District reviews projects near streams for all 15 municipalities and has a staff specifically trained to review
plans to meet compliance with the Guidelines and district standards. The comments from the Water District are then incorporated into the "conditions of approval" for each project. The
Water District reviewed 23 submittals for permits in Saratoga last year. The majority of these were for non development related activities such as school districts fences, students to
test water in the creek, illegal dumping, and tree removals. Of the 23 submittals Saratoga staff reviewed eight minor projects and one new home. The minor projects consisted of a pool,
landscape plans, lot line adjustments and lot splits. In most of these cases the Water District provided comments that were incorporated into the project conditions of approval or plans.
The method being used relies on the expertise of the Water District staff to provide a thorough and comprehensive review of the projects and provide conditions to the City. FISCAL IMPACTS:
None CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: Not applicable FOLLOW UP ACTION: As directed. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Notice of this meeting was properly posted.
ATTACHMENTS: A. Update from SCVWD on local efforts to adopt the G&S Page 2 of 2 290
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Finance & Admin Services CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Mary Furey DIRECTOR: Mary Furey SUBJECT:
Proposed User Fee Update for FY 2008/09 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review staff’s recommendations for proposed changes to the City’s FY 2008/09 User Fee Schedule, and provide direction to staff
on proposed fee changes. REPORT SUMMARY: The City Council annually reviews staff’s recommendations for proposed changes to the City’s User Fee Schedule and provides direction to staff
on the proposed changes, prior to holding a public hearing on the fee schedule. A public hearing is scheduled to be held on May 7, 2008. After holding the public hearing the Council
will consider adopting a resolution which approves the FY 2008/09 User Fee Schedule. Once adopted, the new User Fee Schedule becomes effective 60 days after adoption, or the first day
of the next fiscal year (July 1st) if later. Staff is recommending Council add various administrative fees that were not previously listed on the fee schedule, in addition to revising
and updating a number of administrative, development, and facility rental fees. The recommendations are based either on user fees in comparable local cities, or if more appropriate,
on actual costs. Proposed fee changes are discussed in more detail in the following section. Administrative Services Fees Late Fee Charges -Staff is recommending the establishment of
a Late Payment Fee to offset staff time incurred to track and invoice outstanding bills. While a statement on City invoices requests payment be made within thirty (30) days, there is
currently no consequence to the payee for delays in payment. As a result, outstanding receivables require staff time for follow up, which can go on for years, and sometimes results in
nonpayment. While the City does have the option to eventually forward outstanding bills to a collection agency if a bill is not paid, staff would undertake this option only after due
diligence is taken for collection, as collection agency receipts are heavily discounted. As an alternative, staff recommends establishing a Late Fee to encourage payees to pay City billings
promptly. Staff suggests following standard late fee practices and accrue interest at a moderate interest rate of 1% per month, effective as of the initial payment due date. Returned
Check Fee – Per Civil Code Section 1719, any person who passes a check drawn on insufficient funds shall be liable to the payee for an amount not to exceed $25 for the first occurrence,
and $35 for subsequent occurrences. The User Fee schedule currently lists a $25 Returned Check Fee. Staff recommends establishing the subsequent returned check fee of $35, in conformity
with civil code. 295
Electronic Document Fee – Under the Public Records Act, agencies can recover the “direct cost of duplication” for disclosable public records, unless a different charge is provided by
statute. The direct cost of duplication includes two types of expenses: • Material & Equipment costs – which cover the capital costs of the equipment and maintenance contract, supplies,
and other necessary expenses incurred in order to make the equipment operational • Labor costs – which is limited to the pro rata salary and benefits of the employee to operate the equipment
While duplication costs have been associated with paper document efforts in the past, the increasing occurrence of public record requests has prompted the City to spend considerable
resources to compile digitized electronic files of paper documents for permanent retention, tracking, and delivery of documents, now and into the future. By scanning documents into an
electronic format, staff is able to fulfill public record requests more promptly, completely, and if desired, in electronic format for the requestors. Staff is recommending the addition
of a $.10 cents per page fee for electronic documents (half the cost of paper copies) to the Copy Fees section, so as to encourage the ongoing use of electronic requests, for both efficiency
and environmental benefits. While duplication fee revenues are nominal, they do help to recover a portion of the costs associated with acquiring and maintaining the equipment and software.
Equipment costs incurred include Laserfiche Records Management software and servers, maintenance contracts, and scanning equipment. Labor costs would include only the staff time to operate
the equipment to provide the electronic request, not the time to initially scan the documents into the records management system. A color copy fee is also recommended for addition to
the fee schedule. The new Multi-Functional Peripheral (MFP) equipment lease (copiers) to be brought to council in the next few weeks will have the ability to produce color copies for
public information requests and other uses. A $.35 cents per page color copy fee will be added to the copy fee section, to provide this service if requested. Community Development The
Community Development Department reviews its fees each year and is recommending several updates to the User Fee Schedule: Flat Fee Refunds -In last year’s User Fee Update, flat fees
replaced a number of Community Development’s deposit-based review fees. Since the flat fees went into effect last July, there have been a couple of instances where an applicant decided
to pull their application shortly after submittal. As a refund policy was not included with the change to flat fees, staff was not authorized to return any portion of the fees. This
issue was brought to the Finance Committee for direction, and staff is bringing forward the committee’s recommendation to establish a policy which allows a refund of 50% within 30 days
of submittal – only if a minimal amount of work was completed. Staff is also seeking Council direction on whether to allow a refund for one of the previous requests, which fell into
the 30 day policy period. General Plan Update Fee – Advanced Planning activities consist of updating the City’s General Plan elements and the City’s zoning ordinances (in contrast to
the City’s “current planning” efforts for reviewing development applications). In 2005, the City Council approved a General Plan Maintenance Fee of .1% of project valuation to fund costs
associated with updating the General Plan elements. The costs associated with zoning ordinance updates and for staff oversight of both advanced planning functions were not included in
the original fee structure at that time, and as a result, are supported by the General Fund rather than development fees. 296
As both the updates to General Plan elements and to zoning ordinances are essential to allow streamlined and legally adequate current planning, staff recommends the City’s General Plan
Update Fee be restructured to support both types of updates. With the ongoing workload calling for the department to complete two General Plan elements and three zoning code updates
each year, advanced planning activities are expected to cost approximately $200,000 next fiscal year. To approach cost recovery for this work, staff recommends increasing the General
Plan Update Fee to .285% of project valuation. Fence Exception Application – The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the Fence Ordinance, and Community Development staff will
be bringing the updated ordinance to the Council for approval in the next fiscal year. Staff is recommending establishing a fee of $1,800 for a Fence Exception Application to be effective
when approved. The fee is structured to recover estimated staff and legal time, and noticing fees. Staff is also recommending an increase in the Fence Enclosure Application from $1,500
to $1,800 to bring the two similar application review and permitting processes on par with costs. No further changes are recommended for Building Department fees in FY 2008/09. Building
permit and inspection fees were reviewed and updated over the last several years, and are currently at cost recovery levels, with rates comparable to other cities. Public Works In 2007,
the Public Works Department contracted for a study to analyze the impacts of refuse and construction vehicles on the City’s roadways, for the purpose of justifiably assessing users for
the cost of pavement damage or deterioration to the roadway infrastructure. Of the deterioration caused by vehicle classes, the study revealed refuse trucks contributed 5.96% of the
damages, and construction activity contributed 59.86%. The study quantified the costs of the damages to each vehicle class, and for construction activity, determined a fee up to $.77
per $100 of building valuation to be calculated as a fair assessment of impact of construction-related vehicles on city streets. Staff recommends establishing a Road Impact Fee in the
User Fee schedule to mitigate roadway damages. Damages caused by refuse trucks would be addressed through the solid waste agreement with the provider. After a review of Engineering Service
Fees, staff has several fee recommendations. One is to add a fee for Tentative Subdivision Map Review to cover the cost of Public Works staff to perform site visits, to evaluate existing
conditions at proposed subdivision, and to prepare comments and conditions of approval. Staff recommends a fee of $2,500 for the first lot and $500 for each additional lot. A second
fee would be added for new development or redevelopment if a traffic review is required. The Traffic Review Fee is recommended to be set with a $500 base amount for staff review plus
actual cost charged by the City Traffic Engineer plus 25% surcharge for City’s indirect costs. Staff is also recommending an increase in the deposit amounts of the Map Checking Fee,
the certificate of Compliance Fee, and the Lot Line Adjustment Fee from the $2,000 base amount to $a 2,500 base amount for each of the fees, to better align the deposit with the final
cost of services. Recreation Department The Recreation Department continues to emphasize operational cost recovery for recreation services and as activity fees are adjusted and published
as part of the quarterly brochure to account for ongoing program cost increases, recreation class & program fees are not included in the annual user fee update. However, parks and facility
rental fees are assessed and recommended for adjustment during the annual user fee update, if appropriate. Facility Rental Fees – For FY 2008/09, staff recommends maintaining facility
rental fees rates at current rates, with the exception of establishing rental rates for the North Campus Fellowship Hall, to be effective 297
with the completion of the building’s remodeling work next January. The Fellowship Hall rental rates are recommended to be set at: Non Refundable Processing Fee $ 25 Security Deposit
$ 500 Main Room Rental $ 120 per hour Kitchen (additional) $ 55 per hour Park Rental Fees – Staff’s review of park rental fees brings forth a recommendation of a fee update for the City’s
Community Garden Plot rentals located next to El Quito Park. There are sixteen rental plots of various sizes (620 – 1,120 square feet each), with two currently vacant. Garden plots are
rented on a first come, first served basis to Saratoga residents only. As Park Maintenance crews are left the job of cleaning up the community garden at year end and disposing of refuse,
staff recommends establishing a $100 Cleaning Deposit fee upon new rentals of plots to encourage renters to leave the garden in good condition. Existing renters would be grandfathered
in. Staff also recommends increasing the following rental fees due to an increase in operating and maintenance costs: From To Annual Plot Rental (Seniors 55 and older) $ 25 $ 35 Annual
Plot Rental (Standard) $ 35 $ 50 Annual Water Fee $ 135 $ 150 FISCAL IMPACTS Staff reviewed current fees and associated expenditures, and concluded that the proposed revisions to the
User Fee Schedule are necessary for the City to maintain its approach toward a cost recovery position for provided services. All of the fee increases are directly related to either increases
in costs that support the related functions, or a revised assessment of the time spent providing the service. Staff has maintained proper documentations to support and justify the proposed
increases and new fees. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION The City would fall below the current cost recovery level. ALTERNATIVE ACTION N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION Staff will
prepare a Public Hearing report, and bring back to Council on May 7, 2008. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT April 16, 2008 – City Council to review staff recommendations and
provide direction April 23, 2008 – Notice of Public Hearing Published May 7, 2008 – City Council to hold a Public Hearing and consider adoption of the Resolution July 7, 2008 – Effective
date for the FY 2008/09 User Fee Schedule ATTACHMENTS 1. FY 2008/09 Proposed User Fee Schedule Update 298
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2008/09 299
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Administrative Fees Abandoned Vehicle Fee.....................................................................................................
.......1 Address Processing Fee .............................................................................................................1 Animal Control Services ................................
..........................................................................1 Appeals – Public Hearings..................................................................................................
......1 Code Compliance Permits..........................................................................................................1 Copy/Duplication Fees.......................................
.......................................................................1 Document Storage Fees ........................................................................................................
....2 False Alarm Fees........................................................................................................................2 Late Fees .............................................
.....................................................................................2 Notary Fee......................................................................................................
..........................2 Postage & Mailing ....................................................................................................................2 Publication Fees...................
.....................................................................................................2 Recreation Activity Guide Advertising ..........................................................
..........................3 Research Fees............................................................................................................................3 Returned Check
Fees .................................................................................................................3 Sign Retrieval Fees ...........................................................
........................................................3 Business License Tax & Fees Processing Fees .................................................................................................
.......................4 Penalty for Delinquent Payment ................................................................................................4 Business License Tax Contractor/Subcontractor
....................................................................................................4 Jukebox..........................................................................................
....................................4 Theatrical Performance........................................................................................................4 Delivery Services
................................................................................................................4 Vending Machines ....................................................................
..........................................4 Home Occupations...............................................................................................................4 Handbill
Distribution ...........................................................................................................4 Amusement Device.............................................................
................................................4 Commercial Photography ....................................................................................................5 Property
Leasing ..................................................................................................................5 Carnival/Circus ...........................................................
........................................................5 Personal Escort Services or Bureaus....................................................................................5 All
other Businesses.............................................................................................................5 Business Regulation Permits Card Games..................................
............................................................................................6 Fairs & Carnivals .......................................................................................
...............................6 Firearms ....................................................................................................................................6 300
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Massage Establishments ............................................................................................................6
Motion Picture Filming..............................................................................................................6 Peddlers & Solicitors Application Fee............................
..........................................................6 Private Patrols ...........................................................................................................................
6 Public Dances............................................................................................................................7 Recyclers.................................................
.................................................................................7 Restricted Street Usage Permit .....................................................................................
............7 Secondhand Dealers...................................................................................................................7 Taxicabs..........................................
.........................................................................................7 Valet Parking ..............................................................................................
..............................7 Development Fees Development Permits Construction Trailer Permit .................................................................................................8
Satellite Dish Antenna Permit..............................................................................................8 Storage Permit............................................................
.........................................................8 Tree Removal Permits..........................................................................................................8
Development Fees Appeals ...............................................................................................................................8 Approved Application Extension
........................................................................................8 General Plan Update Fees.....................................................................................
..............8 Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee ........................................................................................8 Off Site Improvement Review....................................
........................................................8 Request for Continuance......................................................................................................8
Development Services Annexation..........................................................................................................................9 City Attorney Services......................
..................................................................................9 Development Staff Services.........................................................................................
.......9 General Plan Amendment Services ....................................................................................9 Noticing Services ......................................................
..........................................................9 Occupancy Inspections ........................................................................................................9
Over-the-Counter Plan Check..............................................................................................9 Special Reports & Studies ..................................................
................................................9 Staff Review Code Questions/Project Review ....................................................................9 Traffic & Economic
Studies/Other Special Report .............................................................9 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation ......................................................................
.......10 Zoning Ordinance Amendment..........................................................................................10 Complex Project Fee...................................................
......................................................10 301
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Pre-Development Application Services Planning Process Orientation Class ......................................................................
............10 Plan Submittal Orientation.................................................................................................10 Property Profile..........................................
.......................................................................10 Development Application Reviews Design Review................................................................................
..................................11 Environmental Review.......................................................................................................11 Fence Applications..................
..........................................................................................11 Heritage Preservation.....................................................................................
...................11 Lot Adjustments.................................................................................................................12 Modification of Approved Applications.........
..................................................................12 Sign Application ................................................................................................................1
Sound Wall Application.....................................................................................................12 Temporary Use Application...............................................
...............................................12 Tentative Map Subdivision Application ............................................................................12 Use Permit Application..........
...........................................................................................12 Variance Fee Application ................................................................................
.................12 Arborist Services Arborist Staff Time ............................................................................................................13 Tree Appeals
......................................................................................................................13 Tree Fines ...................................................................
......................................................13 ` Building Permit & Inspection Fees Building & Inspection Permits Building Permits ...........................................................
....................................................14 Electrical Permits ...............................................................................................................14
Grading Permit...................................................................................................................15 Heating & Air Conditioning Permits ................................
................................................15 Plumbing Permits...............................................................................................................15 Building
& Inspection Services Energy Calculation Review` ..............................................................................................16 Other Inspection Fees ...............................
........................................................................16 Building & Inspection Taxes Construction Tax................................................................................
...............................16 Additional Fees ........................................................................................................................16 302
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Engineering Permit & Inspection Fees Engineering Fees Certificate of Compliance...............................................................
..................................17 Engineering Design & Administrative Review .................................................................17 Geotechnical Review ...............................
.........................................................................17 Improvement Plan Check Fee............................................................................................17
Inspection Fee for Subdivision &Building Site Improvements.........................................18 Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees ............................................................
................18 Map Checking Fees............................................................................................................18 Park Development
Fee.......................................................................................................18 Real Estate Open House Signs.............................................................
.............................18 Tentative Subdivision Maps ..............................................................................................18 Road Impact Fees ..........................
...................................................................................19 Traffic Review Fees .............................................................................................
............19 Engineering Permits Encroachment Permits .......................................................................................................19 Additional Engineering
Services Fees .....................................................................................19 303
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Park & Facility Rental Fees Facility Rentals Facility Rental Discounts........................................................................
..........................20 Rental Processing Fee (Non-refundable) ...........................................................................20 Civic Theater........................................
.............................................................................20 Community Center.......................................................................................................
.....20 North Campus ....................................................................................................................20 Warner Hutton House .......................................
...............................................................20 Park Rentals Azule Park..............................................................................................................
...........21 Bellgrove Park ...................................................................................................................21 Beauchamps Park.....................................
.........................................................................21 Brookglen Park ............................................................................................................
.....21 Congress Springs Park .......................................................................................................21 El Quito Park..................................................
...................................................................21 Foothill Park....................................................................................................................
..21 Gardiner Park.....................................................................................................................21 Heritage Orchard Park .......................................
...............................................................21 Historical Park ...................................................................................................................21
Kevin Moran Park..............................................................................................................21 Ravenswood Park.......................................................
.......................................................21 Wildwood Park ..................................................................................................................22
Other Rental Fees.....................................................................................................................22 Banner Fees...................................................
....................................................................22 Community Garden Plot Rentals .......................................................................................22
Park Attendant Fee.............................................................................................................22 304
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~ FY 2008/09 1 Abandoned Vehicle Fee Administrative Fee for Removal $250 Address Processing Fee $160 Animal Control
Services All fees related to animal control services are set and administered by the City of San Jose’s Animal Control Services Dept. under contract between the City of Saratoga and
the City of San Jose. Refer to http://www.sanjoseanimals.com for more details. Appeals – Public Hearings Planning Commission Appeals $400 City Council Appeals $600 This fee applies to
all appeals except where an appeals procedure and fee is otherwise set forth in the fee schedule. See Municipal Code section 2-05.030 for more information. Code Compliance Permits Animal
– Kennel Permit $125 Animal – Horse Permit $125 Noise Exception Permit $50 Off-Street Vehicle Permit $125 Special Event Permit $100 Copy/Duplication Fees B/W copy -letter/legal size
$ .20 per page Color copy – letter/legal size $ .35 per page Electronic documents – letter/legal size $ .10 per page Audio/Video Tape/DVD/CD $20 Data Duplication – digital file Actual
Cost Data Duplication – using Plotter Actual Cost Data Duplication – e-file copy on CD Actual Cost Duplicate Plan Sets Actual Cost All other duplication requests Actual Cost 305
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~ FY 2008/09 2 Document Storage Fees Administrative Fee $150 Public Hearing Fee $300 8 ½” x 11” or 14” + Documents
$.75 /page 18” x 24” + Plans $2 /page False Alarm (Per Calendar Year) First Alarm No charge Second Alarm No charge Third Alarm $75 Fourth Alarm $100 Fifth Alarm $200 Sixth Alarm or More
$250 Late Fees General billings/accounts receivables 1% interest accrued per month Garbage Collection Service Late Fee Charges Lien Administrative Charge $100 Special Assessment $50
Notary Fee $10 /signature Postage & Mailing Actual Cost Publication Fees City Code (also available online) Actual Cost City Budget (also available online) $50 General Plan $45 General
Plan Map $15 Saratoga’s Heritage Book $20 Zoning Map $20 Zoning Ordinance $15 Village Plan $7 Village Designs Guidelines $5 Parks & Trails Master Plan $5 Standard Details $5 Subdivision
Ordinance $5 306
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~ FY 2008/09 3 Recreation Activity Guide Advertising Fees Inside 1/8 page (business card size) $ 250 Inside ¼ page,
vertical 4 ½ x 3 5/8” $ 350 Inside ½ page, horizontal 7 ½ x 4 ½” $ 550 Inside ½ page, vertical 9 ½ x 3 5/8” $ 550 Inside full page, 9 ½ x 7 ½” $ 850 Inside full page, 9 ½ x 7 ½” Full
Color page $1,100 Inside back cover, 9 ½ x 7 ½” Glossy, Full Color page $1,300 Research Fee Billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Returned Check Charge $25 fee on 1st insufficient funds
(maximum per CA Civil Code Section 1719) check occurrence $35 fee on subsequent occurrences Sign Retrieval Fee $20 /sign 307
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ~ FY 2008/09 4 PROCESSING FEES (Non Refundable; Updated Annually Based on CPI Increases) New Application $30 Renewal
of Application $15 Correct Address $10 Duplicate Certificate $10 Business License Listings $30 PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENTS Within 30 days after due date 10% of the tax amount due
Exceeding 30 days after due date An additional 10% of tax due for each month thereafter, with penalty not to exceed 100% of business license tax amount due ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
Contractor/Subcontractor $45 plus 15% on Building Permit Fees Jukebox $50 /jukebox Theatrical Performance $100 /year plus $10 per performance Delivery Services $100 /business Vending
Machines Cost of $0.25 or Less $25 /machine Cost of $0.26 to $1.00 $45 /machine Cost of $0.26 to $2.00 $55 /machine Cost of $0.26 to $3.00 $65 /machine Cost of $0.26 to Over $3.00 $75
/machine Home Occupation $100 /occupation Handbill Distribution $25 /day Amusement Device $50 /device 3
08CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ~ FY 2008/09 5 Commercial Photography Movies/Videos on City Property $500 /day Movies/Videos on Other Property $250
/day Still Photography on City Property $50 /day Still Photography on City Property $25 /day Property Leasing Commercial $100 plus $3 /1000 sq. ft. gross leasable space in excess of
500 sq. ft. to a maximum of 40 units Residential $100 plus $5 /unit over 4 to a maximum of 40 units Carnival/Circus $256 /day Personal Escort Services or Bureaus $500 plus $100 /employees
All Other Businesses $100 /business plus $10 per employee to maximum of $300 Detailed Business License Tax and Fee information is found in Chapter 4 of the City of Saratoga Municipal
Code 309
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS ~ FY 2008/09 6 Card games Permit Application Fee $1,250 Fairs & Carnivals Permit Application Fee $100 Firearms Application
Fee for Permit to Sell $300 Permit Renewal Fee $150 Massage Establishments New Renewal Permit Application Fee $750 $375 Permit for Managing Employee(s) $350 $175 Permit for Massage Practitioner
$350 $175 Examination Fee As set by the Examiner Background Investigation/Fingerprint As set by the Sheriff Notary Fee $10 /signature Appeal Hearing Fees – Denials $500 Appeal Hearing
Fees – Suspensions/Revocations $1,500 Motion Picture Filming Permit Application Fee $500 Peddlers & Solicitors Application Fee New Renewal 1 Solicitor $100 $50 2 to 5 Solicitors $150
$75 6 to 10 Solicitors $250 $125 11 to 20 Solicitors $300 $150 21 or More Solicitors $350 $175 Photo ID Fee $25 per badge $25 per badge Private Patrols Permit Application Fee $200 Permit
Renewal Fee $100 Employee Application Fee $50 310
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS ~ FY 2008/09 7 Public Dances Permit Application Fee $1,500 Permit Renewal Fee $1,500 Recyclers Permit Application Fee
$300 Permit Renewal Fee $150 Restricted Street Usage Permit (Trucks > 5 Tons) Single Permit $25 Annual Permit $100 Secondhand Dealers Permit Application Fee $300 Permit Renewal Fee $150
Taxicabs Certificate Application Fee $300 Valet Parking Permit Application Fee $300 Detailed Business Regulation and permit application fee information is found in Chapter 4 of the City
of Saratoga Municipal Code 311
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2008/09 8 California Government Code §66014 states "(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a local agency charges
fees for zoning variances; zoning changes; use permits; building inspections; building permits...those fees may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for
which the fee is charged." For more details, go to http://www.leginfo.ca.gov DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Construction Trailer Permit $100 Satellite Dish Antenna Permit $100 Storage Permit $200
Tree Removal Permit Tree Removal Permit $ 75 After the Fact – Tree Removal Permit $315 DEVELOPMENT FEES Appeals From Administrative Decisions to Planning $400 Commission Per Section
15-90.010 From Planning Commission to City Council $600 Per Section 15-90.020 Application Extension Fee $2,500 General Plan Update Fees 0.285% of project valuation at the time the permit
is issued Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee $500 Off Site Improvement Review Administrative Fee $500 Request for Continuance $250 for second & each additional request 312
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2008/09 9 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Annexation Annexation Request $5,000 deposit billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate plus LAFCO
expenses Waiver Request $500 City Attorney Services Billed at the hourly rate set per the City Attorney annual contract Development Staff Services – Billing Rates Development Staff Hourly
Billing Rate $120 /hr for Applications Requiring Deposits General Plan Amendment Services Application for Election to Amend Actual cost charged by consultant the General Plan plus a
10% surcharge for staff analysis and a 25% surcharge for for City’s indirect costs General Plan Amendment $3,500 initial deposit -billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate General Plan Amendment
Requiring Election $3,500 initial deposit plus costs of election as determined by the City Clerk per Resolution 96-28 to be deposited with request for election Noticing Services Actual
cost charged by consultants Occupancy Inspections $165 Over-the-Counter Plan Check $500 Special Report and Studies plus 10% surcharge for staff analysis and a 25% surcharge for City’s
indirect cost. Staff Review Codes Questions/Project Review $100 Traffic and Economic Studies/Other Special Actual cost charged by consultant 313
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2008/09 10 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation $5,000 deposit billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Zoning Ordinance Amendment
$3,500 initial deposit billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Complex Project Fee: Actual Cost If it is determined that the application processing cost of a project will significantly exceed
the established flat fee, the Community Development Director may convert project flat fees into an hourly rate in order to recover the City’s actual cost. PRE-DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
SERVICES Planning Process Orientation Class $500 per 1 hr class Plan Submittal Orientation Billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Property Profile Verbal $25 Written $100 314
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2008/09 11 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEWS Design – Application Review Administrative Design Review $3,400 Planning Commission
Design Review $5,200 Environmental – Application Review Department of Fish and Game Actual cost by the Dept of Fish and EIR Fee per AB 3158 Game, plus a 10% surcharge for staff analysis,
and a 25% surcharge for City’s indirect cost Department of Fish and Game Actual cost by the Dept of Fish and Negative Declaration Fee Game plus a 10% surcharge for staff analysis and
a 25% surcharge for City’s indirect cost Environmental Assessment Fee $1,500 initial deposit, billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Mitigated Negative Declaration Fee Actual cost by consultant
plus 10% surcharge for staff analysis and 25% surcharge for City’s indirect cost Environmental Impact Report Deposit required. Amount of deposit Administrative Fee based on project and
determined by Community Development Director. Actual cost charged by consultant plus a 10% 10% surcharge for staff analysis and a 25% surcharge for City’s indirect cost Monitoring of
Mitigation Measures As specified in project approval or agreement with developer Fence – Application Review Fence Enclosure Review & Permit $1,800 Fence Exception Review & Permit $1,800
Heritage Preservation – Application Review Mills Act Application $1,500 initial deposit billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Historic Compliance Review $240 315
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2008/09 12 Application for Designation no charge Permit Application Fee no charge Appeal fee no charge Lot Adjustment – Application
Review Application for Lot Line Adjustment $1,500 Application for Merger of Parcel $1,500 deposit billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Application for Reversion to Acreage $1,500 deposit
billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Modification of Approved – Application Review $2,500 Sign – Application Review Administrative Sign Review $300 Planning Commission Sign Review $1,800
Sound Wall – Application Review $1,000 Temporary Use – Application Review Planning Commission Approval $2,600 Administrative Review $425 Tentative Map Subdivision – Application Review
Less Than 10 Lots $5,000 initial deposit 10 or More Lots $5,000 initial deposit plus $150 for each lot over 10 Subdivision Final Map $1,000 initial deposit Use Permit – Application Review
$4,400 Planning Commission Review) Variance – Application Review $2,700 316
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2008/09 13 ARBORIST SERVICES Arborist Staff Time Services are billed at staff’s hourly Billing Rate, plus costs if applicable
Arborist Review Fee Deposits Initial deposit required as follows: 1–10 trees: $2,500; 11-20 trees: $3,500; 20-50 trees: $4,500; 50 or more trees: $5,500. Tree Appeal – Arborist Review
$500 Tree Fines – Illegal Pruning, Encroachment, Per code section 15-50.170. Fine Damage, or Removal amount to be determined by arborist. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING 317
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~ FY 2008/09 14 BUILDING & INSPECTION PERMITS Building Permits (Based on Total Valuation) $1 to $2,000 $78 minimum $2,001
to $25,000 $78 for the first $2,000 plus $17.50 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $490 for the first $25,000 plus $12.60 each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $805 for the first $50,000 plus $9.80 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $1,242
for the first $100,000 plus $7 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $500,000 $500,001 to $1,000,000 $4,042 for the first $500,000 plus $5.90 each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, up to $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $7,010 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.56 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof Plan Check Fee 65% of the building permit fee Electrical
Permits Single Family Dwelling $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Commercial/Professional $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Institutions, Multiple Residential $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions of More than
1,000 sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions of Less than 1,000 sq. ft. $78 Remodels, Residential $78 Remodels, Commercial $78 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs with Pump/Heater $78
Miscellaneous Structures $78 Misc. Permits without Associated Building Permit $78 Plan Check Fee 25% of the building permit fee 318
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~ FY 2008/09 15 Grading Permit Less than 100 Cubic Yards $500 Over 100 Cubic Yards $500 for the first 100 cubic yards
plus $125 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof Plan Check Fee $530 Heating and air conditioning permits New single family dwelling $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Commercial/Professional
$.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Institutions, Multiple Residential $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions Less than 2,500 sq. ft . $78 More than 2,500 sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. Remodels, Residential
– no added sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Remodels, Commercial $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Miscellaneous Structures $78 Misc. permits w/o associated building permits $78 Plan Check Fee
25% of the building permit fee Plumbing Permits Water Heater Replacement $45 New Single Family Dwelling $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Commercial/Professional $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Institutions,
Multiple Residential $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions of Less than 1,000 sq. ft. $78 Additions of More than 1,000 sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. Remodels, Residential – No Added sq. ft. $78
Remodels, Commercial $78 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs with Pump/Heater $78 Miscellaneous Structures $78 Misc. Permits without associated building permits $78 Plan Check Fee 25% of
the building permit fee 319
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~ FY 2008/09 16 BUILDING & INSPECTION SERVICES Energy Calculation Review Addition to Residential Building $200 New Residential
Structure $300/unit Addition to Non Residential Building $300 New Non Residential Structure $475 Application for Moving Permits $100 Other Inspection Fees Inspection Outside of Normal
Business Hours $80 /hr minimum 1 hour Re-Inspection Fees Assessed Under Section 305(h) $80 /hr of the Uniform Administrative Code Inspections for Which No Fee is specifically $80 /hr
minimum 1 hour Indicated Stockpiling Permit $300 BUILDING & INSPECTION TAXES Construction Tax $1.00 per square foot of floor area of any building or structure $ .40 per square foot of
the area of any mobile home lot ADDITIONAL FEES In the event additional application processing services by the City are required by reasons of changes, modifications, additions, errors,
omissions, or discrepancies occasioned by the applicant or his/her agents or representatives, the applicant shall pay an additional fee equal to the actual cost to the City of performing
the additional services, as determined by the Community Development Director. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING 320
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2008/09 17 ENGINEERING FEES Certificate of Compliance Administrative Fee $500 for engineering staff work, plus actual cost
charged by the City’s Surveyor, plus a 25% surcharge for City’s indirect costs Deposit $2,500 Engineering Design & Administrative Review $1,000 per application for engineering staff
work Geotechnical Review Administrative Fee $850 for engineering staff work, plus actual cost charged by the City’s Geotechnical Consultant, plus a 25% surcharge for City’s indirect
costs. Deposit $3,500 ($2,500 for S zoned areas) for the first lot plus $500 each additional lot up to a maximum of $10,000 or a greater amount as determined by the Public Works Director.
Improvement Plan Check Service Fee First $50,000 Estimated Construction Cost $5,000 minimum charge Over $50,000 Estimated Construction Cost $5,000 plus 5% of Estimated Construction Cost
over $50,000 The Estimated Construction Cost shall be determined by the Public Works Director and shall be exclusive of the cost to construct public utility facilities where another
public utility agency is collecting similar fees for such facilities 321
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2008/09 18 Inspection Fees Two times the Improvement Plan For Subdivision & Building Site Improvements Check Fee Lot Line Adjustment
Engineering Fees Administrative Fee $500 for the first lot plus $100 for each additional lot for engineering staff work, plus actual cost charged by the City’s Surveyor, plus a 25% surcharge
for City’s indirect costs Deposit $2,500 for the first lot plus $500 for each additional lot Map Checking Fees For Parcel Maps, Reversion to Acreage, Amended Maps Administrative Fee
$1,000 for the first lot plus $500 for each additional lot for engineering staff work, plus actual cost charged by the City’s Surveyor, plus a 25% surcharge for City’s indirect costs
Deposit $2,500 for the first lot plus $500 for each additional lot Park Development Fee $20,700 [Formula: 1990 Census 2.76 per household * (5 acres/1000 resident * $1,500,000 acre)]
Real Estate Open House Signs $50 /sign Road Impact Fees $.77 per $100 of building valuation Tentative Subdivision Map $2,500 for the first lot and $500 for each additional lot 322
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2008/09 19 Traffic Review Fee Administrative Fee $500 review fee plus actual cost charged by the City Traffic Engineer plus
25% surcharge for City’s indirect costs Deposit $2,500 for standard projects, or greater amount for complex projects as determined by the Public Works Director ENGINEERING PERMITS Encroachment
Permits Permit Application Fee $500 -for pipes, drains, conduits, utility service connections, routine O&M work by utility agencies, and permanent encroachments Major Repairs or Capital
Improvements by $2,500 plus 1.5% of estimated Utility Agencies project valuation ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE FEES In the event of map check, plan checking or inspection services by
the City are required by reasons of changes, modifications, additions, errors, omissions, or discrepancies occasioned by the applicant or his/her agents or representatives, the applicant
shall pay an additional fee equal to the actual cost to the City of performing the additional services, as determined by the Public Works Director. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON INTEREST BEARING
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CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2008/09 20 FACILITY RENTALS Facility Rental Discounts (one discount per rental): • Non-Profit Groups Receive 50%
Discount • Residents Receive 10% Discount Rental Processing Fee -Non-Refundable $25 Civic Theater Surcharge $2 per ticket sold Rehearsals $150/day Informal Rehearsal $75/day Performances
$350/day Move In /Move Out $75/day Technical and Staging $100/day Community Center Security Deposit $300 Multipurpose Room with Kitchen $120/hour Senior Center Room with Kitchen $110/hour
Patio Room $55/hour Arts & Crafts Room $50/hour Dance Studio $50/hour Garden Patio $225/day North Campus Administration Building Rental Security Deposit $300 Administrative Building
Large Room $100/hour Conference Room $40/hour Fellowship Hall Rental Security Deposit $500 Main Room Rental $120/hour Kitchen Rental $ 55/hour Warner Hutton House Security Deposit $300
House & Garden $115/hour 324
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2008/09 21 PARK RENTALS Resident Non-resident Azule Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $35/day $50/day Horseshoe Pit
$5/hour $15/hour Bellgrove Park n/a n/a Beauchamps Park n/a n/a Brookglen Park n/a n/a Congress Springs Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $45/day $60/day El Quito Park Picnic Area with
Barbeque (L) $45/day $60/day Picnic Area with Barbeque (S) $35/day $50/day Softball Diamond $25/hour $40/hour Horseshoe Pit $5/hour $15/hour Sand Volleyball Court $10/hour $15/hour Foothill
Park n/a n/a Gardiner Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $35/day $50/day Heritage Orchard Park n/a n/a Historical Park n/a n/a Kevin Moran Park n/a n/a Ravenswood Park n/a n/a 325
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2008/09 22 Resident Non-resident Wildwood Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $45/day $60/day Stage $45/day $55/day Horseshoe
Pit $5/hour $15/hour Sand Volleyball Court $10/hour $15/hour Fundraisers $500/day $600/day * Plus Park Attendant Fee If More Than 500 Persons or Vehicle Access required OTHER RENTAL
FEES Banner Fees North Campus $300/week Blaney Plaza $300/week For Non-Profit Groups Advertising Events with Priority to Local Saratoga Organizations Community Garden Plot Rental Processing
Fee $ 35/year Processing Fee w/Senior Discount (over 55) $ 25/year Annual Plot Rental $ 50 Annual Plot Rental (Seniors 55 and older) $ 35 Annual Water Fee $150 (Garden Plot rentals available
to residents only) Park Attendant Fee $200 326
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ CODE REFERENCE ~ 23 CODE SECTION SUBJECT §9-55.060 Abandoned Vehicles §15-05.070 Annexation §15-90.030 Appeals -Planning §2-05.030 Appeals to City
Council §15-05.070 Application for Approval of Accessory Structure §15-05.070 Application for Approval Satellite Dish Antenna §15-05.070 Application for Construction Trailer Permit §15-05.070
Application for Design Review and Administrative Review §15-05.070 Application for Election to Amend the General Plan §15-05.070 Application for Fencing Enclosure Exception Approval
Permit §14-05.050 Application for Lot Line Adjustment §14-05.050 Application for Merger of Parcels §14-05.050 Application for Reversion To Acreage §15-05.070 Application for Sign Permit
§15-05.070 Application for Sound Wall Permit §15-05.070 Application for Storage Permit §14-05.050 Application for Tentative Map Subdivision Approval §15-05.070 Application for Tree Removal
§15-05.070 Application for Use Permit §15-05.070 Application for Variance §14-05.0550(b); b); §15-05.070 Arborist Review §16-05.030 Building Permits §4-05.130; §4-06.020-140 Business
Licenses §4-10.020(c) Card Games Permit §14-05.050 Certificate of Compliance §00000000 City Attorney Hourly Billing Rate §4-06.080 Commercial Photography §00000000 Community Development
Additional Fees §00000000 Community Development Staff Hourly Billing Rate §4-06.030 Contractors/Subcontractors §00000000 Document Storage Fee §16-05.030 Electrical Permits §10-20.080(a)
Encroachments Permit §16-05.030 Energy Calculation Review Fees §14-05.050(a)(3); §15-05.070 Environmental Review §4-06.050 Escort Services or Bureaus §15-05.070 Extension of Approved
Application §4-10.010(c) Fairs, Carnivals Permit §16-10 False Alarm §4.30.030(b); §4.30.060 Firearms Permit 327
CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ CODE REFERENCE ~ 24 CODE SECTION SUBJECT §§7-05.200; §7-05.210 Garbage Disposal Charge §15-05.070 General Plan Amendment §15-05.070 General Plan
Amendment Requiring Election §00000000 General Plan Maintenance §14-05.050(a)(5); §15-05.070 Geotechnical Review §16-05.030 Grading Permit §16-05.030 Grading Plan Check Fee §4-06.060
Handbill Distribution §16-05.030 Heating and Air Conditioning Permits §13-25.010 Heritage Preservation §4-06.070 Home Occupation §14-05.050(a)(6) Improvement Plan Check Fee §14-05.050(a)(7)
Inspection Fee for Subdivision and Building Site Improvements §00000000 Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee §14-50.060 (c)(5) Lot
Line Adjustment Engineering Fee §10-15.020(a) Major Repairs or Capital Improvements by Utility Agencies §14-05.050(a)(8) Map Checking Fee §4-55.050(c); §4-55.080(f)(1); §4-55.090(e)
Massage Establishments Permit §15-05.070 Modification of Approved Application §4-60.050(b) Motion Picture Filming Permit §00000000 Noise Exception Permit §00000000 Notary Fee §00000000
Noticing Fee §16-05.030 Occupancy Inspections §15-05.070 Off-Site Improvement Review §9-45.040 Off-Street Vehicles §16-05.030 Other Inspection Fees §15-05.070 Other Special Reports or
Studies §11-10.020(c) Park and Facility Rental §14-05.050(a)(10) Park Development Fee §4-50.030(b; §4-50.060 Peddlers and Solicitors Permit §10-15.020(a) Pipes, Drains and Conduits Permit
§00000000 Plan Submittal orientation §00000000 Planning Process orientation Class §16-05.030 Plumbing Permits §4-20.040(b); §4-20.050; §4-20.090 Private Patrols Permit §4-06.130 Property
Leasing, Residential §00000000 Provide Property Profile §4-15.040(b); §4-15.090(b) Public Dances Permit §00000000 Public Works Additional Fees §4-65.060; §4-65.030(5)(b) Recyclers Permit
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CITY OF SARATOGA USER FEE SCHEDULE ~ CODE REFERENCE ~ 25 CODE SECTION SUBJECT §15-05.070 Request for Continuance §00000000 Research Fee §00000000 Return Check Fee §10-15.020(a) Routine
O and M Work by Utility Agencies §4-35.040(b); §4-35.070 Secondhand Dealers Permit §00000000 Sign Retrieval Fee §10-10.030(c) Special Events Permit §00000000 Staff Review Codes Questions/Project
Review §4-40.030(b) Taxicabs Permit §14-05.050(b) Traffic and Economic Studies §00000000 Tree Appeal Arborist Review §9-40.080(b) Trucks Permit §10-15.020(a) Utility Service Connections
Permit §4-80.050(b) Valet Parking Permit §4-06.120 Vending Machines §00000000 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation §15-05.070 Zoning ordinance Amendment For detailed information on Municipal
Code sections, log on to http://www.bpcnet.com/codes/saratoga/329