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Los Altos Hills Pathway Committee FINAL
Minutes of Special Meeting of Monday, February 22, 2016
1. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Call to Order. Chairman Ann Duwe called the meeting to order at 7:00PM
B. Members/Associates present: Alisa Bredo, Jim Basiji, Weegie Caughlan, Nick Dunckel, Ann Duwe,
Vic Hesterman, Eileen Gibbons, Breene Kerr, Bridget Morgan, Sue Welch, Denise Williams,
Members/Associates absent: Bob Stutz, Rachelle Mirkin, Tim Warner (Associates)
Council Liaison present: John Radford (depart 8:30 pm)
Members of public present: Forrest Linebarger (28008 Laura Court)
Nat Gorham (28016 Laura Court)
Sundeep Goyal (12386 Priscilla Lane)
Kjell Karlsson (Traffic Safety Committee)
C. Approval of Agenda. The agenda was approved as published. EG moved, JB seconded and the vote was
unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND, AD, EG, VH, BK, BM, SW, DW).
D. Approval of Minutes. Minutes from the Dec 14, 2015 meeting were approved without amendments. AD
moved, WC seconded, and the vote was unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND, AD, EG, VH, BK,
BM, SW, DW).
E. Ex Parte communications. AD reported meeting with Planning Commissioner Susan Mandle to discuss
communication between PWC and PC. AD and SW met with Ron Richardson at Cal Water about the
Cal Water easement off West Loyola.
2. PROPERTIES FOR REVIEW
The following properties were reviewed for pathway recommendations
A. 28008 Laura Court (Lands of Nashashbibi; APN 336-34-009 and 336-34-012; #42-16-ZP-SD-GD).
Reason for pathway review is construction of a new residence. The property is on the south side of
Laura Court (a public road) at the end of the paved road.
The Council-approved 2005 Master Path Plan (MPP) shows an off-road pathway along the eastern
and southern borders of 28008 Laura Ct. that will provide important connectivity to La Loma Drive.
This end of La Loma is isolated and has no other off-road paths. A dirt road continues northwest past
the end of Laura Court along the border of 28008 on what was formerly a road dedication. In 1998 this
road easement apparently was abandoned and a formal pathway easement established in its place, but it
does not extend beyond the parcel adjacent to 28008 Laura Ct.. A route connecting to La Loma via this
more northerly route was removed from the MPP and would require many more private easements than
the route through 28008 Laura Court.
PWC reviewed this parcel when it was under development by the same owners in Aug 2014
with a recommendation to require a 10-foot wide pathway easement and path along the southern and
through the parcel to connect Laura Court to 25400 La Loma Drive. Planning Department conditions of
development in Feb 2010 (Attachment A) required dedication of a 10-ft wide pathway easement along
the east and south property line and construction of a IIB path along the east property line and a native
path along the south property line. The developer was required to work with Town Engineer to lay out
the path alignment and construction detail.
Forrest Linebarger was present representing the developer. He reported that the developer wanted a
path only along the dirt road on the north property line. Nat Gorham, a neighbor, also favored only a
path along the dirt road and not the off-road route shown on the MPP.
PWC discussed options at length, including the importance of this connecting off-road route, parcel
terrain, potential impact on neighboring downhill property (and mitigation with landscaping), whether to
require pathway construction at this time, and PWC responsibility to uphold the Council-approved off-
road Master Path Plan by requiring the necessary easements on parcels at the time of site development.
AD moved that PWC 1) ask staff to reconfirm that the pathway easement exists along the road on
the northern border (i.e., the dirt road off the end of Laura Court); and 2) recommend the Town
require the owners of 28008 Laura Court to dedicate a 10-ft wide pathway easement along the
east and south property lines above the water tank and build a native path within the easement.
SW seconded and the vote was 7 in favor (JB, AB, AD, ND, EG, BK, SW); 3 opposed (WC, BM,
DW) and 1 abstain (VH).
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B. 12386 Priscilla Lane (Lands of Goyal; APN 336-23-013; #27-16-ZP-SD-GD). Reason for pathway
review is construction of a new residence. The developer, Sundeep Goyal, was present and reported he
had no objection to a roadside path on the parcel. The parcel is on the north side of Priscilla where the
road curves around to the east. Priscilla is a public cul-de-sac serving 8 lots and the MPP shows a future
planned off-road path exiting from the end of the street to connect to the Bob Stutz Path. Segments of
roadside path exist across the street from 12386 (on 12559 Priscilla) for part of the length of the
frontage but end where the street curves to the east. Although Priscilla is wide and could potentially
accommodate pedestrians, the Pathways Element specifies roadside paths on cul-de-sacs that connect to
off-road paths. EG moved that the PWC ask the Town to require the developer of 12386 Priscilla
Lane to construct a IIB roadside path along the southern curve of the parcel in the road right-of-
way if possible or on an easement on the parcel if needed. JB seconded and the vote was
unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND, AD, EG, VH, BK, BM, SW, DW).
C. 26323 Esperanza Drive (Lands of Kelem; APN 175-56-015; #16-15-ZP-SD). Reason for pathway
review is construction of a major addition. The developer, Steve Kelem, was present. He expressed
interest in donating the utility easement on the back of the parcel as part of an off-road path to connect
to Concepcion Anacapa to Fremont Road. The parcel is on the south side of Esperanza (a public road)
on the outside of the loop where it makes a sharp turn to the north. PWC maps show the side is the
preferred side for roadside path because the terrain is less steep and several nearby parcels on this side
have roadside paths (e.g., 26343, 26355). The parcel slopes up from the roadside but can accommodate
a roadside path adjacent to the pavement. EG moved that PWC ask to Town to require the developer
of 26323 Esperanza Drive to construct a IIB roadside path adjacent to the pavement within the
road right-of-way if possible or on an easement if needed. BK seconded and the vote was
unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND, AD, EG, VH, BK, BM, SW, DW).
D. 13531 Burke Road (Lands of X; APN 172-26-044; #232-14-ZP-SD-CDP-VAR). Reason for pathway
review is construction of a new residence. The developer was not present. This substandard parcel is on
the west side of Burke Road (a public road) and has frontage on Burke, Fremont, and Deerfield. PWC
reviewed the parcel in August 2014 (address at that time was 25520 Deerfield) with a recommendation
to build a IIB path on the Burke frontage extending around the corner onto the Fremont frontage.
Although an off-road path exits from Deerfield, the lots are substandard and the street has little traffic.
In Aug 2014, PWC recommended that the adjacent parcel (25608 Deerfield) pay a pathway in-lieu fee.
A IIB path has been constructed across the street from this parcel on Burke all the way to Chapin.
Because this area is close to the Town of Los Altos and has significant pedestrian traffic, paths on both
sides of Burke in this area would improve safety. The pathway should extend around the corner of the
parcel at the three-way intersection of Burke, Deerfield, and Fremont so pedestrians can stay off the
roadway at this busy corner. After discussion, PWC proposed re-affirming the Aug 2014
recommendation. ND moved that the PWC recommend the Town require the developers of 13531
Burke Road to build a IIB path in the road right-of-way along the Burke frontage and to dedicate
a pathway easement if necessary. The pathway should extend around the corner onto the Fremont
frontage to allow pedestrians to connect to the existing path on Fremont. The IIB path at this
corner should be separated from the pavement by at least 2 feet to protect pedestrians from cars
turning from Fremont to Burke. EG seconded and the vote was unanimously in favor (JB, AB,
WC, ND, AD, EG, VH, BK, BM, SW, DW).
E. 25616 Moody Road (Lands of Good Moodys, LLC; APN 336-31-001; #14-16-ZP-SD). Reason for
pathway review is construction of a new residence. The developer was not present. The parcel is on the
south side of Moody Road (a public road designated to have paths on both sides where possible). In
2005-06, a roadside path adjacent to the pavement was constructed on the frontage of the parcel as part
of the joint Town and VTA EL Monte Road/Moody Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Project ,which runs
along Moody Road from Foothill College to Francemont. The path is still in good repair. EG moved
that PWC ask the Town to ask the developers of 25616 Moody Road to pay a pathway in-lieu fee
unless they dedicated a pathway easement for the roadside path that the Town constructed on the
Moody frontage. ND seconded and the vote was unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND, AD, EG,
VH, BK, BM, SW, DW).
F. 12835 Deer Creek Lane (Lands of XXX; APN 175-43-052; #41-16-ZP-SD-GD). Reason for pathway
review is construction of a new residence. The developer was not present. The parcel is the triangular
eastern-most lot of the Morrison subdivision. It is accessed from Deer Creek Lane (a public road) via a
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private driveway. The off-road Master Path Plan approved by the City Council in 2005 shows an arrow
from La Cresta through this subdivision, indicating an off-road pathway connection. The PWC
recommendation for the parcel at the time of subdivision (Feb 2007 and Nov 2010) was to request an
easement conferring public access over the private driveway from the end on the public cul-de-sac and
from there a 10-ft wide pathway easement for off-road path along the eastern property line to connect
with future off-road paths from La Cresta and from 12489 Canario Way. The final subdivision map
(dated 10/19/06; Attachment B) shows a 10-ft wide pathway easement along about one-third of the
eastern border. After discussion PWC reaffirmed the earlier recommendation. ND moved that the
PWC ask the Town to request from the developer 1) an easement conferring public access over
the private drive from the end of Deer Creek Lane to the eastern border of the 12835 Deer Creek
Lane; and 2) a 10-ft wide pathway easement along the eastern border from the SE corner to
connect with a future off-road path from La Cresta along the border between 12827 and 12841 La
Cresta as shown on the MMP and the final subdivision map. Developers are to construct a native
path in this easement. SW seconded and the vote was unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND,
AD, EG, VH, BK, BM, SW, DW).
G. 26810 Ortega Drive (Lands of Banatoa; APN 175-35-023; #43-16-ZP-SD-GD). Reason for pathway
review is construction of a new residence. The developer was not present. The parcel is at the end of
Ortega Drive, a public cul-de-sac serving 8 lots. It abuts lands of Pinewood School. An existing off-road
path runs on 17.5-ft wide easements from Ortega along the west and south property line of 26850
Ortega, 26810 Ortega (the parcel under review) and additional parcels on St. Francis Road. This off-
road path connects Ortega to Ascencion and Fremont Road and serves as a route to nearby Pinewood
School. The developers’ plans show a 17.5 ft public utility easement on the western property line (where
the pat is located). EG moved that PWC ask the Town to ask the developers of 26810 Ortega Drive
to dedicate a pathway easement over the 17.5 ft- PUE on the south border of the parcel. AB
seconded and the vote was unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND, AD, EG, VH, BK, BM, SW,
DW).
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Brown Act Clarification. AD read an excerpt from the Brown Act statute describing what constitutes a
meeting:
A meeting as defined by the Act includes any congregation by a majority of a legislative body at the
same time and place to hear, discuss, or deliberate on any matter within the jurisdiction of the body.
As the Attorney General explains: “This definition makes it clear that the body need not take any action
in order for a gathering to be defined as a meeting. A gathering is a meeting if a majority of the
members of the body merely receive information or discuss their views on an issue. A meeting also
covers a body’s deliberations, including the consideration, analysis or debate of an issue, and any vote
which may ultimately be taken.”
A PWC member requested to attend some PWC Master Path Map update subcommittee neighborhood
meetings. It is not clear whether presence of a quorum of PWC members (regardless of whether they
speak or not) constitutes a PWC meeting and requires public notice. Council Liaison John Radford
requested Chair AD seek legal advice from the City Attorney to clarify the number of PWC members
who may attend these meetings without requiring public notice of a PWC meeting.
B. Palo Alto Parkland Master Plan Update. AD reported that Palo Alto is currently updating the Master
Plan for Parks and suggested this as an opportune time to seek admission to Foothills Park for Los Altos
Hills residents. Council Liaison John Radford suggested PWC present this as a formal proposal to City
Council. EG moved that Chair AD ask the City Clerk to place this proposal on the agenda for a
future City Council meeting and formally request the Mayor to write a letter to Palo Alto to begin
negotiations to allow LAH residents to use Foothills Park. WC seconded and the vote was
unanimously in favor (JB, AB, WC, ND, AD, EG, VH, BK, BM, SW, DW).
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Report from Map Update Subcommittee. EG reported the subcommittee held five neighborhood
meetings and three neighborhood walks during January and February. Attendance has been low (1 to 3
residents per meeting) with some residents strongly in favor of neighborhood pathways and others
opposed. Three additional meeting and two neighborhood walks will be held in the next two weeks,
after which the subcommittee will bring proposals for draft maps to the PWC for review.
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B. Request for Crosswalk at Fremont/Concepcion Intersection. VH proposed PWC support a proposal for
simple crosswalk markings at the intersection of Fremont and Concepcion. Children walking to nearby
schools use this intersection and many cars do not stop in the correct location to allow pedestrians to
cross. Markings can be simple (two parallel white lines) and no flashing lights or other signs will be
needed (Attachment C). EG moved that the PWC request the Town to place simple crosswalk
markings (two parallel white lines) at the intersection of Fremont and Concepcion to improve
safety at this intersection. SW seconded and the vote was ten in favor (JB, AB, ND, AD, EG, VH,
BK, BM, SW, DW) and one opposed (WC).
C. Feedback Mechanism for PWC Recommendations. AD recommended PWC establish a system to
follow up on outcomes for PWC recommendations (i.e., compare final conditions of approval for
development projects with PWC recommendations). AD reported that Town Planning staff agreed to
add the additional fields to the existing form for staff to record this information.
D. Bench on Packard Pathway. AD reported that the bench can be replaced.
5. REPORTS FROM OTHER MEETINGS.
A. County Plans for Improving Bicycle Safety at I-280-Page Mill Road Interchange. BK reported he spoke
to Board of Supervisor Member Joe Simitian about the plans for this dangerous intersection where a
cyclist was recently killed. Simitian reported that a plan will be publicly available next month.
6. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. None.
7. GENERAL DISCUSSION AND PATHWAY REPRESENTATION REQUESTS.
A. Crosswalk in Front of Gardner Bullis School. Discussions are ongoing. An estimated 2,500 cars use the
road daily and a significant number exceed the posted speed limit. A raised crosswalk has been
proposed that can also act as a traffic-calming device to slow speeders.
B. Town Survey. SW distributed a summary of pathway-related data from the Town-wide survey presented
at the Council meeting on Feb 18, 2016 (Attachment D). Pathway maintenance scored high in resident
satisfaction, but some residents had concerns. PWC will discuss this at the March meeting.
C. Connection Fremont Road to Redwood Grove (City of Los Altos). AD reported that Los Altos
employee, Susannah Chan, informed her that the right-of-way of Fremont Road extends all the way to
the Los Altos border. She noted that this connection has not been a high priority for Los Altos, but will
speak with her manager about how to pursue this connection.
D. Consideration of Naming a Public Place in Memory of Rex Gardiner. SW reported that the Open Space
Committee plans to propose the small Town-owned open space land at the corner of Old Snakey and
Moody Road be named in honor of Rex Gardiner. BM reported that the History Committee also voted in
favor or naming an open space area to honor Mr. Gardiner. Mr. Gardiner’s daughter has expressed
support for this proposal.
E. Pathway CIP Review. Chair AD distributed copies of the last CIP reviews (Attachment E and F). PWC
will discuss these at the March meeting.
F. Purissma Road. BK noted that the Town needs to address the worsening problems on Purissima Road,
including increased speeding, increased cut-through traffic, large numbers of construction vehicles.
8. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS.
Next Pathway Walk: Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 9:00 AM at Town Hall
Next Regular Meeting: Monday, March 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall
9. TOPICS FOR NEXT AGENDA.
10. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm.
Attachment A: Conditions of Development (Feb 2010) for 28008 Laura Court
Attachment B: Final subdivision map for Morrison subdivision (for 12835 Deer Creek Lane)
Attachment C: Example of Simple Crosswalk Markings at Intersection of Fremont and Arastradero
Attachment D: Pathway-Related Issues from the Godbe Town Survey
Attachment E: Pathway Committee CIP Project List (Feb 2015)
Attachment F: Pathway Committee 2015 CIP Priorities (Mar 1, 2015)
Final minutes approved as amended (in red) at the Special Pathways Committee meeting of Mar 31, 2016.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A SJIE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
L No other modifications to the approved plans are allowed except as otherwise first
reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or the Planning Commission,
depending on the scope ofthe changes.
2. All existing Blue Gum (8. globulus), Pink lronbark (8. sideroxylon rosea), River
Red Gun (8. camaldulensis), Swamp Gum (E. rudis), Honey Gum (E.
melliodora), or Manna Gum (8. viminalis) eucallptus trees on the property
located within 150' of any structures or roadways shall be removed prior to final
inspection of the new residence. Removal of eucalyptus trees shall take place
between the beginning of August and the end of January to avoid disturbance of
nesting birds protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and
Califomia Department of Fish and Game Code Section 3500 et seq unless a nesting
bird survey is first conducted and there is a determination that there are no active
nests within the tree.
3. After completion of rough framing or at least six (6) months prior to scheduling a
final inspection, the applicant shall submit landscape screening and erosion
control plans for review by the Site Development Committee. The application for
landscape screening and erosion control shall be accompanied by the applicable
fee and deposit, The plans shall be reviewed at a noticed public hearing.
Attention shall be given to plantings which will be adequate to break up the view
of the new residence from surrounding properties and streets. All landscaping
required for screening purposes and for erosion control (as determined by the City
Engineer) must be installed prior to final inspection of the new residence.
4. Heritage oak tree #6 (located within the proposed pathway easement along
the east side of the property) shall be retained and the new pathway shall be
constructed around it,
5. The applicant shall follow the recommendations in the arborist's report
dated May 26, 2009 with tree protection measures for the heritage oak trees
located on the property. The applicant shall submit a report from a certified
arborist detailing the health of trees #6, #26, #36, #37, and #38 following the
construction to certify that the tree protection measures suggested by the
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The property owner shall dedicate a l0' wide pathway easement along the east
and south property line as shown on the Site Plan, to the Town. The property
owner shall provide legal description and plat exhibits that are prepared by a
registered civil engineer or a licensed land surveyor and the Town shall prepare
the dedication document. The dedication document, including the approved
exhibits, shall be signed and notarized by the property owner and returned to the
Town prior to occeptance of plansfor building plan check.
28. The property owner shall construct a type 28 pathway with water bars along the
east property line and a native pathway along the south property line to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Department prior to final inspection. The property
owner/contractor shall meet with engineering staff onsite to go over the pathway
alignment and construction detail prior to start work on the pathway,
29. The driveway shall be required to be fully constructed and to be roughened where
the pathway intersects, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, prior to final
inspection.
30. The property owner shall be required to connect to the public sanitary sewer prior
to final inspection. A sewer hook up permit shall be required by the Town's
Public Works Department prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check.
An encroachment permit shall be required for all work proposed within the public
right of way prior to start work.
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
An automatic residential fire sprinkler system approved by the Santa Clara County
Fire Department shall be included in all portions of the building. Three sets of plans
prepared by a sprinkler contractor shall be submitted to the Santa Clara County Fire
Deparfrnent (14700 Winchester Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032) for review and
approval. The sprinklers shall be inspected and approved by the Fire Department,
prior to final inspection and occupancy of the new residence.
The applicant shall provide an access driveway with a paved all weather surface, a
minimum un-obstructed width of 14', vertical clearance of 13'6", minimum
circulating turning radius of 36'outside and 23'inside, and a maximum slope of
t5%.
The applicant shall provide an approved fire department engine driveway
turnaround with a minimum radius of 36 feet outside and23 feet inside.
Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings
in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road
fronting the property; numbers shall contrast with their background.
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2016 Town Satisfaction Survey
February 2016
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February 2016
Overview and Research Objectives
!Benchmark residents’ assessment of the current and future quality of
life;
!Gauge satisfaction with Town services;
!Identify the importance of potential community improvement projects
to the residents;
!Gather resident feedback on Town customer service;
!Assess residents’ feeling of a sense of community in Los Altos Hills;
!Understand resident satisfaction with and usage of Parks and
Recreation services and programs, and perceptions of community
center proprosal;
!Determine preferred sources of information for Town activities,
events and issues; and
!Identify differences in opinions due to demographic, geographic and
behavioral characteristics.
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February 2016
Methodology Overview
!Data Collection Telephone and Internet Interviewing
!Universe 6,348 Adult residents in the Town of Los Altos Hills
!Fielding Dates January 28 to February 7, 2016
!Interview Length 21 minutes
!Sample Size n=307 (phone: n=194; online: n=113)
!Margin of Error +5.46%
Note: The data have been weighted by respondent age and ethnicity to reflect the actual population characteristics of the adult residents in
the Town of Los Altos Hills based on the 2014 ACS (American Community Survey).
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February 2016
Q16. Opinion on Town’s Pathway Areas
(n=307)
Excellent
25.3%
Good
40.3%
Fair
15.1%
Poor
4.0%
Very poor
.8%Not used
pathways
13.6%
DK/NA
.9%
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February 2016
Q17. Reasons for Negative Rating of Open
Space, Recreation Programs and Pathways
(n=90)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
DK/NA/Unsure
Other mention
Had a bad experience/Dissatisfied
Trees need care/Preservation
Need signs
Need more open space
Trash/Debris on pathways
Animal feces
Lead to nowhere
Pathways not maintained/Uneven
10.8%
4.6%
1.2%
1.5%
3.5%
3.6%
6.2%
10.2%
13.3%
64.6%
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February 2016
Q5. Satisfaction with Individual Town Services
(n=307)
Note: The above rating questions have been abbreviated for charting purposes. For the exact wording, please see Appendix D. The responses were recoded to calculate mean
scores: “Very Satisfied” = +2, “Somewhat Satisfied” = +1, “Somewhat Dissatisfied” = -1, and “Very Dissatisfied” = -2.
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Processing building permits
Traffic law enforcement
Providing programs for senior citizens
Neighborhood police patrols
The Town's efforts to prevent crime
Maintaining pathways
Communication between the Town and residents
Information and programs to conserve water
Providing park and recreation programs and events
Cleaning and maintaining public streets
Keeping town parks and pathways clean
Emergency preparedness
Maintaining parks and open space
Sheriff's Department 9-1-1 response time
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.65
.71
.78
.88
.92
1.03
1.10
1.13
1.15
1.20
1.24
1.28
1.32
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Q3. Most Important Issue Facing Town
(n=307)
0% 10% 20%
DK/NA/Unsure
Other mention
Trail/Path maintenance
Put wiring underground
Education
Maintain rural community
Open space/Land management/Zoning/Building codes
Jobs/Economy
Building big homes
Crime
Growth/Development/Construction
Water/Drought/Quality
None/Nothing/No issues
Cost of living
Noise pollution/Highway/Airplanes
Roads/Infrastructure/Potholes
Traffic/Congestion
15.5%
14.9%
2.4%
2.4%
2.7%
3.1%
3.7%
3.7%
4.7%
4.8%
4.9%
5.3%
5.4%
5.5%
5.5%
6.2%
9.3%
Note: Issues that were mentioned by less than 2 percent of the residents have been added to the “Other mention” category for charting
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Q13. Town Events Attended
(n=307)
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Other
Leadership Conference
Hoppin' Hounds Easter Biscuit Hunt
60th Gala
Earth Day
Caroling in the Hills
Vines and Wines
Barn Lighting
Hoedown
Movie Night
Easter Egg Hunt
Pathways Run/Walk
4th of July
Town Picnic
15.3%
11.4%
2.3%
4.2%
5.9%
8.2%
10.8%
11.5%
12.3%
12.9%
13.7%
13.9%
22.3%
28.9%
47.3%
Attachment E_PWC16‐0222_CIP_List.docx 2/19/15 1
Pathway Committee CIP Project List February 2015
Highest Priority (A List)
Robleda Road Widen the narrow roadside path between pavement and Robleda
Creek on the northwest side between Ciceroni and Fremont. Move vehicle lanes
slightly to SE and widen path to 5 feet using cantilever structure over creek as
recommended by CDFW, RWQCB, and Corps Engineers. Re‐seed with natives.
Cost >$575K. BK will seek help with funding from LAH resident and Water Board
member, Gary Kremen.
Miranda Road. Complete roadside paths on west side of Miranda Road. Meets
criteria for Safe Routes to School. Neighborhood is organized and eager to have the
town build this. Cost estimate is $245K. Consider low‐cost installation by Town
crew?
Eastbrook at Magdalena I‐280 Off‐Ramp. Build path over existing easement from
end of Bob Stutz Path to Magdalena pathway. New path should be separated from
the I‐280 off‐ramp. Staff will send letter to two residents whose properties have
frontage along the easement. PWC unanimously recommended this path be built to
IIB standards.
Cost: PWC has approved $3K for surveying.
Elena at Natoma. Create a horse‐friendly descent from the bank on east (Poor
Clare’s) side of Natoma at the intersection with Elena Road. Will provide safer
crossing than the current one that is not visible to cars careening around Elena onto
Natoma. Frequently used by equestrians. Discussion of required 10’ easement from
Poor Clare’s stalled when lawyer failed to respond.
Summerhill. New roadside path needed on south side from Miraloma to Amigos
Court. Check easement status and possible new construction.
Bob Stutz Path Bikeway. Les Earnest proposed paving parts of the Bob Stutz path to
make a regional bikeway connecting southeast parts of town to Foothill College.
Funds may be available from VTA or other agencies.
A List Projects for Staff
Hilltop and Dawnridge. Build off‐road connection between these roads. Town holds
all easements. Will require switchbacks and a bridge over the creek.
Manuella Road. Make improvements to paths and construct missing segments to
complete the Manuella‐Miranda loop. Create bike‐friendly curb cuts at intersections.
12355 Hilltop. Construct new roadside path at this sharp corner that has poor sigh‐
distance. Check easement status.
Attachment E_PWC16‐0222_CIP_List.docx 2/19/15 2
25810 Altamont. The section of roadside path along Altamont at the end of off‐road
connector from Vinedo to Altamont has a very, steep drop‐off down the bank onto
the roadside. Users must then walk on roadway to connect with the roadside path
along Altamont to the east. At least some of the property needed to create a safer
descent route is on the road ROW. PWC asked staff to repair this dangerous section
in 20XX. AD will work with John Chau.
Mary Stutz Path. Repair path between 11676 and 11675 Dawson. Passable, but
requires upgrading. Requires enforcement action on 11676.
Via Ventana. PW sign along the off‐road path down to Page Mill needs review.
Bob Stutz Path Bikeway. Pave parts of the Bob Stutz path to make a regional
bikeway connecting southeast parts of town to Foothill College. Town staff could
spread a thin layer of gravel in winter, perhaps more than once ,to firm up the
surface. Funds may be available from VTA or other agencies.
B & C List Items Not to Lose Sight Of
Magdalena and Ravensbury. Roadway bridge at intersection of needs to be replaced
with one wide enough for pedestrian and bike lanes. Likely to be very expensive
and involve multiple public agencies.
La Paloma to Robleda off‐road connection. Connect existing off‐road path on XXX LA
Paloma to Robleda Road. Route along creek rejected because of cost (>$600K).
Easements are still needed to connect to end of Atherton Court.
Oak Park Court. Connection to Bob Stutz Path path. Check easement status.
Items Removed from CIP List of 07/23/12
Nicholson Subdivision Path. Repair and extension of path entrance between 11676
and 11675 Dawson and completed (Bob Stutz Path).
25700 Bassett. Subdivision reviewed by PWC at the 11/24/14 meeting. Off‐road
path will be constructed at time of subdivision. No further action needed.
La Loma to MROSD. Requires input from MROSD,. Not currently under
consideration.
Dawson to Oak Knoll. Need pathway easement over part of emergency access road.
Path already exists. Ordinances and General plan may support opening this
connection for safety.
Attachment E_PWC16‐0222_CIP_List.docx 2/19/15 3
Teresa off Kate Drive. Reviewed by PWC on XXX and recommendation was not to
require pathway to be cleared at this time.
El Monte Avenue from Stonebrook to Town border. Landscape improvements
proposed in 2012 review are not under consideration at this time.
Pathway Committee 2015 CIP Priorities
Summarized by Pathway Committee Chairman, Ann Duwe
3/1/15
1. The highest priority project for 2015 is completion of a roadside path on
the west side of Miranda Road. The Pathway Committee recommends that the
City Council authorize $100,000 from the Pathway Fund for this purpose. To keep
costs as low as possible, the Pathway Committee further recommends that Town
staff be used to complete the work. The remainder of the cost of the project will
have to come from the Town’s General Fund.
In descending order of priority, additional projects for the year include the
following:
2. Summerhill Road. Construct a new roadside path on the west side of Summerhill
from Miraloma to Amigos Court. Ten‐foot easements dedicated in 1979 should be
re‐confirmed before construction begins. As a courtesy, letters should be sent by
the Planning Department to homeowners to advise them of the work.
3. Eastbook at I‐280/Magdalena off‐ramp. Build a IIB path over the existing
easement from the end of the Bob Stutz Path to the roadside path on Magdalena.
New path should be separated from the I‐280 off‐ramp. Authorization for CIP funds
for surveying the path have already been authorized.
4. Natoma at Elena. Create a horse‐friendly descent from the bank on the Poor
Clare’s side of Natoma at the intersection with Elena Road. The purpose of the new
short segment is to provide safer crossing than the current one, which is not visible
to cars from Elena turning onto Natoma. Natoma is frequently used by equestrians.
Discussion of the required 10’ easement from Poor Clares stalled when their lawyer
failed to respond to the Pathway Committee in 2012 though maybe the Town has a
record of a response.
CIP projects that require additional information before being turned over to
Town staff for completion:
Hilltop to Dawnridge. An off‐road path between the two roads has been on the map
for years. The easements exist, but there may be a less expensive alternative to the
approved route if the Santa Clara Valley Water District allows the route to be moved
onto their land. PWC will follow up and report.
Manuella Road. Make improvements to existing paths, including making curb cuts
at intersections. PWC will walk the road in March and report on the need for
construction of any missing segments.
25810 Altamont. At least one previous request has been made to Town staff to re‐
vise the end of the off‐road path from Vinedo Lane so it can safely join the roadside
path along Altamont. At present the off‐road path has a very steep drop straight
down the bank to Altamont. This section is unsafe and creates erosion. At least
some of the land needed to create a safer descent is within the road right‐of‐way.