HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-2020 PEBTAC MinutesCITY OF SARATOGA
PEDESTRIAN, EQUESTRIAN & BICYCLE TRAILS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
TIME: 4:00 pm
LOCATION: City of Saratoga Administration Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue,
Saratoga, CA 95070
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Stallman, Swan, Waltonsmith; City Liaison Burkhalter
3. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 16, 2020. So posted
4. Accept Agenda Items and Order: No additional items may be added pursuant to
Government Code Section 54954.2. No changes.
5. Approval of Minutes. Minutes for October 15, 2019 approved
6. Oral and Written Communication:
Any member of the public may address the Committee about any matter not on the agenda
for this meeting for up to three minutes. Committee Members may not comment on the
matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda.
John Day and Bill Brooks attended to learn about new trails being discussed on the agenda.
7. Old Business
• Blue Hills School Safety Railroad Crossing Update - Pursuing Measure B Grant
• Traffic Safety Projects Updates - New Bike Lane, Sharrows, Other Striping completed
• Saratoga to Sanborn Trail Construction Update - Construction completed up to first
bridge crossing; pictures shared
8. Staff Report
• Pending Trails Update - None
• Announcements
Marshall Lane Subdivision Pedestrian Improvements – wider walkways and
Accessible ramps
9. New Business
• Upcoming Projects
o SRC Trail – City is requesting the Saratoga Retirement Community submit
design for pedestrian trail passing through SRC from San Marcos Road to Via
De Marcos. Location of “proposed trail” on 2010 Circulation element found
to be incorrect. Potential PEBTAC site visit discussed, but nothing will be
scheduled until after April meeting.
o Mountain Winery Trail – Proposed trail should connect to De Anza Trail.
Located approximate “proposed trail” alignment on 2010 Circulation map.
o Trail Map Revisions – PEBTAC to help revise 2010 Existing/Proposed Trails
Map from Circulation Element to show more relevant information and ensure
existing and proposed trails are in the correct location.
10. Reports (information only, no actions to be taken)
• Members reports – Douglass to Douglass trail needs to be cleared following recent
storms
11. Action Items Summary
• Let the Parks Department know about the condition of Douglass to Douglass trail
• Discuss/plan SRC site visit at next meeting.
12. Adjournment
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you
need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, contact
Emma Burkhalter at eburkhalter@saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible and
at least one full business day before the start of the meeting.
Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee Agenda Note:
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee by City staff in
connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Manager at 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the
agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Manager at the time they are
distributed to the Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Emma Burkhalter, Assistant Engineer for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing
agenda for the meeting of the Pedestrian, Equestrian and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee of
the City of Saratoga was posted on January 16, 2020 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The
agenda is also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.