Currently the Police Department intends to continue the enforcement effort for several more months. A representative of the Police Department will be in attendance at the meeting. The installation of new signage and roadway markings would be a function of the Transportation Division, with review and recommendation by the Transportation Commission and approval by City Council. The long-term measure involves a project to address traffic speeds, traffic volumes, traffic safety both generally and specifically relating to pedestrians and bicyclists, and the provision of continuous, consistent pedestrian and bicycle facilities on Santa Cruz Avenue. With Council direction to pursue the long-term plan, staff would prepare a specific work program for the development of a Traffic Management Plan that contains the above noted features plus any additional features the Council deems appropriate.
Staff anticipates hiring a consultant for the development of the Plan.
The Planning Commission further believes that the current regulations and use permit process for fences works well and that the current regulations and review process should be retained. Provide direction to staff to return with a detailed work program for the development of a Traffic Management Plan for Santa Cruz Avenue that contains elements recommended by the Transportation Commission as well as elements deemed appropriate by the Council. Accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the current regulations and use permit process for fences, walls, trees and hedges works well and that the current regulations and review process should be retained. Under this option, the City Council may consider modifications to the recommendations of the Commissions. Implementation of the near-term measures recommended by the Transportation Commission, but no direction at this time on the preparation of a Traffic Management Plan.