CITY OF LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 10, 2016

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1 CITY OF LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 10, 2016 CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item # 6 SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No , approving Engineering and Traffic Surveys at 26 street segments in Los Altos; and direct staff to draft an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section to reflect the approved speed limits BACKGROUND The California Vehicle Code (CVC) and the California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) requires that local agencies re-evaluate non-statutory speed limits every five, seven or ten years, using an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS). Speed surveys are required on streets that are not designated local or residential streets. On September 10, 2013, the City Council adopted the current E&TS which defined the current speed limits in the City. However, 19 road segments were unenforceable by radar per CVC 40802, which requires a valid E&TS and a speed limit established closest to the 85 th percentile speed of free-flowing traffic. These segments were recommended for a higher posted speed limit. EXISTING POLICY None PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION August 13, 2013 and September 10, 2013 DISCUSSION The requirements set forth by the CVC and CA MUTCD establishes speed limits at the nearest 5 mph increment to the 85 th percentile speed of the free-flowing traffic. However, the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85 th percentile speed, where an engineering and traffic survey indicates the need for a reduction in speed to match existing conditions with the traffic safety needs of the community, considering such factors as accident rates, other modes of travel and characteristics of the road not apparent to the motorists. A total of 43 street segments are in the process of being evaluated based on the requirements set forth by the CVC and CA MUTCD. These segments consist of collector and arterial streets. Local streets are not being surveyed. To date, 26 street segments have been evaluated and the remaining street segments are scheduled to be completed in June A summary table of the completed road segments is provided in Attachment 2. The E&TS for these road segments match the existing posted speed limits, thus no speed limits are proposed to be changed. These speed limits may be maintained up to 10 years for the CVC. Additionally, these road segments can be enforced by radar, which is the preferred method for enforcing speed. A copy of the speed zone surveys can be made available upon request; the E&TS will also be sent to the Traffic Court following Council approval. These 26 streets segments are recommended to be reviewed for approval now so radar enforcement can resume. It is worthy to also note that the following collector street segments have yielded an 85% speed that is lower than the 2013 Engineering and Traffic Surveys and match existing posted speed limits:

2 Cristo Rey Drive (Foothill Expy to W. City Limits Fremont Avenue (Springer Road to Miramonte Avenue) Fremont Avenue (Grant Raod to E. City Limits) Portland Avenue (Entire Length) Springer Road (Covington to Cuesta Road) W. Edith Avenue (Entire Length) Homestead Road maintains its posted speed of 35 mph, but the current 85% speed is lower compared to Two segments of Springer Road will maintain their 30 mph posted speeds and their current 85% speed is lower compared to 2013; which makes the entire segment on Springer Road 30 mph, matching posted speed limits. Lastly, the Council approved an E&TS for Fallen Leaf Lane, Granger Avenue, Jardin Drive, and Oakhurst Avenue in However, the California Road System Map classifies these streets as local roads. Subdivision (b) of Section of the CVC exempts an E&TS for local roads. Therefore, it is recommended the E&TS for Fallen Leaf Lane, Granger Avenue, Jardin Avenue, and Oakhurst Avenue be eliminated. Section subdivision (a)(2) of the CVC governs these roads. School Speed Zones The City Council approved the Pedestrian Master Plan in August of The Plan contained a recommendation to lower speed limits around schools to 15 mph to improve safety to further encourage students and parents to walk or bike to school. Attachment 2 lists the streets and schools receiving the school speed limits. PUBLIC CONTACT Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT Prior Capital Improvement Program funds were appropriated for this work. Projected expenditures and estimated savings are shown: Project Budget Projected Expenditures Data Collection $17,050* Projected Savings TOTAL $66,000 $17,050 $48,950 *includes any re-surveying as needed. A private firm was hired to collect speed and volume data required for the E&TS. Upon completion of the project, there is a projected savings of $48,950 as a result of staff performing the analysis and developing the E&TS. Final expenditures will be provided upon completion of the project. Adopt Resolution No , approving Engineering and Traffic Surveys at 26 street segments in Los Altos; and direct staff to draft an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section to reflect the approved speed limits May 10, 2016 Page 2

3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section RECOMMENDATION A. Adopt Resolution No , approving Engineering and Traffic Surveys at 26 street segments in Los Altos B. Direct staff to draft an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section to reflect the approved speed limits ALTERNATIVES 1. Do not approve the Engineering and Traffic Surveys Prepared by: Cedric Novenario, Transportation Services Manager Reviewed by: Susanna Chan, Public Works Director Approved by: Chris Jordan, Interim City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No Recommended Speed Limits Adopt Resolution No , approving Engineering and Traffic Surveys at 26 street segments in Los Altos; and direct staff to draft an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section to reflect the approved speed limits May 10, 2016 Page 3

4 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALTOS APPROVING ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS AT 26 STREET SEGEMENTS IN LOS ALTOS WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code Sections 627, and and the California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices allows local agencies, based on and engineering and traffic survey, to increase or decrease speed limits; and WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code and the California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices requires that local agencies re-evaluate non-statutory speed limits every five (5), seven (7) or ten (10) years, using an Engineering and Traffic Survey; and WHEREAS, on September 10, 2013, City Council adopted the current Engineering and Traffic Survey which defined the current speed limits in the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Los Altos hereby approves Speed Limits for the following street segments: Street Limits Speed Limits Almond Avenue Entire Length 25 N. Clark Avenue Entire Length 25 Covington Road Miramonte Avenue to Grant Road 25 Cuesta Road San Antonio Road to El Monte Avenue 25 Cristo Rey Drive Foothill Expy to W. City Limits 30 El Camino Real S. City Limits to San Antonio Road 35 El Camino Real N. City Limits to San Antonio Road 35 Foothill Expressway Miramonte Avenue to S. City Limits 45 Foothill Expressway Springer Road to Miramonte Avenue 45 Foothill Expressway Main Street to El Monte Avenue 45 Foothill Expressway N. City Limits to Main Street 45 Foothill Expressway El Monte Avenue to Springer Road 45 Fremont Avenue Springer Road to Miramonte Avenue 25 Fremont Avenue Grant Road to E. City Limits 30 Homestead Road Grant Road to E. City Limits 35 Los Altos Avenue Entire Length 25 Main Street San Antonio Road to Foothill Expy 25 Portland Avenue Entire Length 25 Resolution No Page 1 ATTACHMENT 1

5 San Antonio Road Almond Avenue to El Camino Real 35 San Antonio Road Foothill Expy to Main Street/Edith Avenue 35 San Antonio Road Main Street/Edith Avenue to Almond Avenue 35 Springer Road Cuesta Road to El Monte Avenue/N. City Limits 30 Springer Road Covington Road to Cuesta Road 30 Springer Road Foothill Expy to Covington Road 30 St Joseph Avenue Foothill Expy to Stonehaven 25 W Edith Avenue Entire Length 25 School Speed Zones Street Limits Speed Limits Almond Avenue Almond Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound Almond Elementary (back entrance): 500-ft El Monte Avenue limit from North and South bound Almond Avenue Los Altos High: 500-ft limit from East and West bound Egan/ Bullis Charter: 500-ft limit from W. Portola Avenue West bound Los Altos Avenue Santa Rita Elementary: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Grant Road St. Simon School: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Oak Avenue Oak Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound Berry Avenue Loyola Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound St. Joseph Avenue Montclaire Elemetary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound St. Joseph Avenue Montclaire Elemetary: 500-ft limit from North and South bound St. Matthew Way Montclaire Elementary: 500-ft limit from West bound Stonehaven Dr Montclaire Elemetary: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Resolution No Page 2 ATTACHMENT 1

6 Covington Road Carmel Terrace Altamead Drive Covington Road Blach School: 500-ft limit from East and West bound Blach School (back entrance) & Miramonte School: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Blach School (back entrance)& Miramonte School: 500-ft limit from East and West bound Covington Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Los Altos at a meeting thereof on the day of, 2016 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Jeannie Bruins, MAYOR Attest: Jon Maginot, CMC, CITY CLERK Resolution No Page 3 ATTACHMENT 1

7 Recommended Speed Limits Street Limits 2013 Existing Speed Limits th % Speed 2016 Recommended Speed Limits Almond Avenue Entire Length N. Clark Avenue Entire Length Covington Road Miramonte Avenue to Grant Road Cuesta Road San Antonio Road to El Monte Avenue Cristo Rey Drive Foothill Expy to W. City Limits El Camino Real S. City Limits to San Antonio Road El Camino Real N. City Limits to San Antonio Road Foothill Expressway Miramonte Avenue to S. City Limits Foothill Expressway Springer Road to Miramonte Avenue Foothill Expressway Main Street to El Monte Avenue Foothill Expressway N. City Limits to Main Street Foothill Expressway El Monte Avenue to Springer Road Fremont Avenue* Springer Road to Miramonte Avenue Fremont Avenue Grant Road to E. City Limits Homestead Road Grant Road to E. City Limits Los Altos Avenue Entire Length Main Street San Antonio Road to Foothill Expy Portland Avenue Entire Length San Antonio Road Almond Avenue to El Camino Real San Antonio Road Foothill Expy to Main Street/Edith Avenue San Antonio Road Main Street/Edith Avenue to Almond Avenue Springer Road Cuesta Road to El Monte Avenue/N. City Limits Springer Road Covington Road to Cuesta Road Springer Road Foothill Expy to Covington Road St Joseph Avenue Foothill Expy to Stonehaven W Edith Avenue Entire Length *Can post 25MPH per 22352(b)(3) Senior Facility on road segment School Speed Zones Street Limits Speed Limits Almond Avenue Almond Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound El Monte Avenue Almond Elementary (back entrance): 500-ft limit from North and South bound Almond Avenue Los Altos High: 500-ft limit from East and West bound W. Portola Avenue Egan/ Bullis Charter: 500-ft limit from West bound property line 15 Los Altos Avenue Santa Rita Elementary: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Grant Road St. Simon School: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Oak Avenue Oak Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound Berry Avenue Loyola Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound St. Joseph Avenue Montclaire Elemetary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound St. Joseph Avenue Montclaire Elemetary: 500-ft limit from North and South bound St. Matthew Way Montclaire Elementary: 500-ft limit from West bound property line 15 Stonehaven Dr Montclaire Elemetary: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Covington Road Blach School: 500-ft limit from East and West bound property line 15 Carmel Terrace Blach School (back entrance) & Miramonte School: 500-ft limit from North and South bound Altamead Drive Blach School (back entrance)& Miramonte School: 500-ft limit from East and West bound Covington Road Covington Elementary: 500-ft limit from East and West bound