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City of San José SAN JOSE June 20, 2008 TRAIL PROGRAM

Coyote Creek Trail Story Road to Lower Silver Creek Master Plan

prepared for the City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services and Department of Public Works June 20, 2008

Master Plan Approved by the City of San José Parks & Recreation Commission May 7, 2008

Approved by the City of San José City Council June 17, 2008

Environmental Clearance State Clearinghouse # 2008032096 Mitigated Negative Declaration - City Filing # PP08-014

SAN JOSE TRAIL PROGRAM

Prepared by: Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. landscape architecture land planning

Table of Contents

PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 Background and Purpose ...... 1 Trail Alignment ...... 1 Planning Process ...... 4 Plan Overview ...... 5 SITE SETTING ...... 7 Regional Context ...... 7 Local Site Context ...... 8 Cultural History ...... 10 Biological Resources ...... 10 Site Analysis Plans ...... 11 Opportunities...... 11 Constraints ...... 11 Photographic Log ...... 18 PLANNING PROCESS ...... 23 Community Outreach ...... 23 Website ...... 23 Master Plan ...... 23 Environmental Analysis and Clearance ...... 24 Regulatory Requirements ...... 25 Operations and Maintenance ...... 27 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...... 29 TRAIL ALIGNMENT ...... 39 Alignment Plan ...... 39 Reach 1: Story Road to Remillard Court ...... 40 Reach 2: Remillard Court to Selma Olinder Park ...... 41 Reach 3: Selma Olinder Park to E. William Street ...... 41 Reach 4: E. William Street to E. Santa Clara Street ...... 42 Reach 5: E. Santa Clara Street to E. Julian Street ...... 42 Reach 6: E. Julian Street to Lower Silver Creek Confluence ...... 43 Typical Trail Section ...... 49 Special Use Areas ...... 49 Boardwalk at San José High School ...... 51 Lower Silver Creek Bridge ...... 51 Equestrian Use ...... 53 Summary of Design Recommendations ...... 53 ESTIMATE OF COSTS ...... 57 Overview of Costs ...... 57 Phasing Opportunities ...... 57 NEXT STEPS ...... 75 APPENDIX A: SIGNAGE PROGRAM ...... 77 APPENDIX B: FUNDRAISING PLAN ...... 97 APPENDIX C: MEETING MINUTES AND MEMOS ...... 105 BIBLIOGRAPHY ...... 123 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...... 125

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FIGURE PAGE 1. Project Location ...... 1 2. City-wide Trail Network ...... 2 3. Context Map ...... 7 4. Site Analysis Plan Sheet 1 ...... 13 5. Site Analysis Plan Sheet 2 ...... 14 6. Site Analysis Plan Sheet 3 ...... 15 7. Site Analysis Plan Sheet 4 ...... 16 8. Site Analysis Plan Sheet 5 ...... 17 9. Reach Key Map...... 40 10. Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 1 ...... 44 11. Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 2 ...... 45 12. Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 3 ...... 46 13. Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 4 ...... 47 14. Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 5 ...... 48 15. Section A – Typical Trail Section ...... 49 16. Section B – “Special Use” Area ...... 50 17. Detail Plan – “Special Use” Area ...... 50 18. Section C - Boardwalk ...... 52 19. Detail Plan - Boardwalk ...... 52 20. Detail Plan – Lower Silver Creek Bridge ...... 53 21. Reach Key Map ...... 57

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Background and Purpose of a diverse and growing community. The Coyote Creek Trail is an important The trail will provide an important system within San José’s city-wide link from several neighborhoods to the trail network. It offers recreational and downtown area and encourage non- commuting opportunities. motorized alternative transportation with connections to other trail networks, This Master Plan report and the Coyote Creek established transit nodes, schools, urban Trail Feasibility Study defi nes, focuses and parks, retail centers and employment illustrates the vision for the trail alignment hubs. from Story Road to Lower Silver Creek, near Highway 101. This 3-mile reach will Trail Alignment link to regional trail systems outlined in The trail alignment is envisioned as a the City of San José’s Greenprint for Parks ‘creek’ trail that provides opportunities and Community Facilities and Programs – A for interpretation, education, and physical Twenty Year Strategic Plan, the City of San fi tness for trail users and school groups. José’s General Plan, the Santa Clara County This matches the Santa Clara County Countywide Trails Master Plan Update, General Plan (1995-2010) vision of “a Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and the Bay Ridge Trail Council and Association of Bay Area Government’s (ABAG) Connector to the San Francisco Bay Trail Plan. This report ties to the San José Greenprint by defi ning a trail system within District 3 that leads a citywide creation of a 100-mile trail network. It will add miles to the existing Coyote Creek Trail, thereby permitting the sub-regional or countywide trail route to ultimately link Morgan Hill, via San José, to the San Francisco Bay. The Greenprint and other related documents with guidelines for the Coyote Creek Trail are listed in PROJECT the Acknowledgments chapter of this LOCATION document for further reference.

This reach of the Coyote Creek Trail will

Figure 2: City-wide Trail Network

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necklace of parks” that included major following an existing service road. streamside park chains passing through From the park, the trail splits in the urban area on the Valley fl oor, within two directions. the streamside park chains of Los Gatos, Coyote, Penitencia, Alamitos, and Stevens • The western alignment utilizes Creeks and the Guadalupe River. an existing pedestrian bridge to link to William Street Park and The Coyote Creek Trail is a major “creek” continues north as an on-street or streamside trail. The proposed trail alignment utilizing S. 16th and S. alignment is located directly adjacent 17th Streets to reach E. Santa Clara to Coyote Creek for the majority of its Street. alignment. The proposed trail occurs on City, San José Unifi ed School District • The eastern alignment proceeds (SJUSD), Caltrans, and Santa Clara Valley on-street east from Selma Olinder Water District (SCVWD) property along Park to S. 19th Street and continues the creek. On-street neighborhood trail north to E. Santa Clara Street. segments are proposed in areas where a The two alignments reconnect at creek alignment is not feasible because Roosevelt Park. substantial property acquisition would be required over a multi-block segment • The next segment follows the and likely result in privacy issues and creek through Roosevelt Park and a significant reduction in the size and continues between the creek and character of long established private San José High School to E. Julian yard space. Linkage to existing trails Street within the park, widening and master planned trails was defi ned of existing paths and a new trail wherever feasible to expand recreational connection will be required. The opportunities, make services available narrow top of bank width and (restrooms, trash receptacles, bike racks, dense vegetation just south of E. parking, etc.) and contribute to the Julian Street necessitates the use viability of the network as a commute of a “boardwalk” structure to option. minimize impacts on the riparian corridor. The planned trail alignment is generally described as follows: • North of E. Julian Street, the trail is aligned between the creek and San • The Class I trail alignment begins José High School, where a portion at the intersection of Story Road of the existing school parking lot and Remillard Court and generally will be converted to trail use to follows the Coyote Creek corridor avoid riparian impacts. through Selma Olinder Park • North of San José High School

the trail again follows an existing Committee (TAC) comprised of SNI groups, service road alignment to reach and local, state and federal regulatory the confluence point between agencies, provided valuable technical Coyote Creek and Lower Silver input on the study before information was Creek. Here, a new bridge will be relayed to the community. Finally, a Task provided to ultimately connect the Force was formed, comprised of various Coyote Creek Trail to the planned City departments and stakeholders, Lower Silver Creek Trail and specifically for this project to provide Watson Park. insight and feedback on the trail alignment and design. The Santa Clara Valley Planning Process Water District (SCVWD) staff attended both committees, providing technical The Coyote Creek Trail has enjoyed consultation regarding water quality and tremendous support from the various fl ood protection. TAC and Task Force Strong Neighborhoods Initiative (SNI) members were invited to participate in groups in the area as well as from the the public workshops as well. City Council. This support helped the City, in partnership with Rails-to-Trails The second phase of the planning process is Conservancy and Walk San José, apply this Master Plan. Similar to the Feasibility for and receive grant funds, through the Study process, the Master Planning process Caltrans Environmental Justice grant began with a start-up meeting, followed program, for planning and outreach by a site walk with City and SCVWD efforts and to develop the Feasibility Study, representatives, and the City’s Public Art which was completed in 2004. Program coordination meeting. Utilizing feedback from these meetings as well as Led by City staff, the consultant team of the guidelines outlined in the Feasibility Callander Associates and Rails-to-Trails Study, the plan was further refi ned and Conservancy staff worked closely with updated to refl ect changing site conditions community groups, stakeholders, and and permitting requirements. Also other City departments to develop the included in the Master Planning process Feasibility Study, which was the fi rst phase was the preparation of an environmental of the planning process and the basis for document that evaluated potential project this Master Plan. impacts and identified measures to mitigate these impacts as required by the The cornerstone of that planning process California Environmental Quality Act was community outreach. First and (CEQA). foremost was a start-up meeting, followed by and a series of three community Both phases of the planning process workshops, which were designed to sought to rally support for the plan’s maximize the community’s design input. development, outlining design amenities In addition, the Technical Advisory and defi ning a preferred alignment that

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Plan Overview The Master Plan outlines the site setting, opportunities and constraints, planning process, and goals and objectives. These goals and objectives set the stage for the development of the trail alignment. A cost estimate with phasing opportunities, fund raising plan, and next steps are also outlined. This Master Plan document will be used as a tool by the City for development and future implementation of the Coyote Creek Trail.

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Regional Context San José is located in the Santa Clara Valley at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, commonly referred to as the Silicon Valley. It is characterized by historic neighborhoods, a diverse population, and established urban parks and riparian corridors. On this final point, the region surrounding Coyote Creek from Story Road to Lower Silver Creek is no exception. The study area is connected on each end to large regional- and neighborhood-serving parks, Kelley Park to the south and Watson Park to the north. This 3-mile segment of the trail runs through the urban network of residences, schools, parks, commercial hubs and transit nodes.

This creek right-of-way has the potential to be linked with already established and planned local and regional trail system. It will serve as a connector trail to Bay Area Government’s (ABAG) San Francisco Bay Trail and is deﬁ ned as part of the valley ﬂ oor alignment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

The proposed trail will contribute to a facility that will ultimately link Morgan Hill via San José to the San Francisco © Copyright 1997 Bay. The trail is included in the City’s Thomas Bros. Maps Greenprint and the Santa Clara County Proposed trail: Countywide Trails Master Plan Update (1995), and the Santa Clara County General Plan (1995-2010). Coyote Creek Trail is a sub-regional trail route that is identiﬁ ed in the regional/countywide trails network. Figure 3: Context Map

This larger regional trail network includes district, as well as retail and employment the following connections. Coyote Creek/ along Santa Clara Street. Llagas Creek Trail (known as countywide trail S5) connects to several other regional There are five Strong Neighborhoods trail routes including: Initiative (SNI) neighborhoods that are adjacent this segment of the Coyote Creek. • San Francisco Bay Trail (countywide These SNI areas include: trail route R4) • Juan Bautista de Anza National • Tully/Senter Historic Trail (countywide trail • Spartan Keyes route R1-A) • Thirteen Street • Bay Area Ridge Trail (countywide • University trail route R5-C) • Five Wounds/ • Monterey-Yosemite Trail Brookwood Terrace (countywide trail route R2) Neighborhood Advisory Committees The Coyote Creek/Llagas Creek Sub- (NAC) track a set of top 10 goals. The regional Trail starts at the Alameda County NACs are comprised of community line and travels along Coyote Creek. This members. SNI NACs meet to outline trail route connects the four trails listed issues and goals within their area and above, which includes the network along collaborate with the City on how to the Llagas Creek and Pajarao Creek. The improve conditions in the short and long trail network ultimately reaches the San term. Facilities commonly sought for Benito County Line. improvement include additional and/ or improved alternative transit and The Coyote Creek Trail route is in pedestrian and bicycle facilities, increased close proximity to other countywide accessibility, links to neighborhood trails, besides the Bay Area Ridge Trail, destinations, and more recreational including: amenities that are clean and safe. • El Sombroso/Penitencia Trail (countywide trail route R5-C) Local Site Context which is located along Penitencia Coyote Creek with its riparian corridor Creek from Coyote Creek, and of mature trees, steep embankments, Jackson Avenue to Alum Rock wildlife and varied plant life, encounters Park. two planned trails, meanders alongside The Coyote Creek trail will support ﬁ ve main urban parks, several schools, a improved access to transportation. Local Coyote Creek Education Center (SCVWD), city transit routes and bicycle networks and other community destinations. occur on either side of the creek and cross Significant portions of property along the creek corridor at arterial roadways. The the creek corridor are owned by the City, system leads to the Story Road business San José Uniﬁ ed School District (SJUSD),

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and the Santa Clara Valley Water District These are accessible by various modes (SCVWD). Some residential blocks are of transportation including bicycle and developed with private single-family public transit. On-street parking is homes along the edge of the creek. These typical for these areas. Census tract data privately owned residential creek banks indicates that fewer residents than typical are currently inaccessible to the public. actually own vehicles in this area, relying more on alternative modes of transit or Potential trail connections include: walking. • Five Wounds Trail (Identifi ed in the Greenprint and SNI Plan) Regional serving destinations are also • Lower Silver Creek Trail (Master located on either side of the creek. These Plan adopted, partial development centers provide potential for additional underway) trail visitors and commuter use. The locations include: Nearby park facilities include: • Kellogg’s Factory • Kelley Park • Kelley Park • Selma Olinder Park • High school • William Street Park • Walmart • Roosevelt Park • Watson Park (Planning process currently underway) The Story Road Landfi ll site is located on the southern side of I-280. The landfi ll, Commercial/retail centers are located in closed since the late 1970’s, contains: several areas surrounding the creek. A • large regional shopping hub is located Radio transmission towers and to the east at Story Road. This center mitigation planting • includes: Two (2) areas with fi ll soil along the Interstate 280 (south side of • “big box” retailers I-280) • restaurants • strip mall developments The land along the creek edge contains an existing service road, which provides Retail Centers from Story Road to Lower an opportunity for the proposed Coyote Silver Creek include: Creek Trail route alignment. The two • smaller scale neighborhood corner raised portions, with capped landfi ll, are markets considered surplus property by the City, • restaurants with the potential for sale or development • neighborhood serving as a park. The raised portions of the site establishments on either side of comprise about half of the actual site the creek area. • Santa Clara Street retail/community developments

The study area also contains several parks, From the early 1900’s until the 1960’s, elementary schools and a high school the fertile Santa Clara Valley was adjacent to the creek corridor. There is predominately covered in fruit and nut great potential for pedestrian and bicycle orchards which fueled an agricultural traffi c to and from these destinations by economy. However, during the 1960’s parents and children. Weekend use of and 1970’s, the prosperous agricultural the neighboring schools and parks for industry in Santa Clara Valley was slowly recreation and sports activities by trail replaced by high tech offi ce parks and users is also anticipated. new housing. This new technology- based industry spurred growth and The existing community centers and development within the Valley which restrooms at the parks provide public continues to this day. facilities along the trail. The hours of operation are similar to the proposed Biological Resources trail’s hours, to be posted at all entry points: one hour before sunrise to one Riparian habitats are widely considered hour after sunset. among the most valued habitats for wildlife species in California. The riparian Cultural History woodland along Coyote Creek is primarily composed of oak, sycamore, maple, alder, The Santa Clara Valley was inhabited willow, buckeye, walnut, and bay laurel. by the Ohlone Indians for more than a Understory species include blackberry, millennium prior to Spanish settlement in currant, willow, and poison oak. In the eighteenth century. The Ohlones lived addition, there are mature eucalyptus as hunter-gatherers in small “triblets” providing habitat for raptor species and around the area, subsisting primarily on a variety of other invasive plant species rabbits, acorns and buckeye. found along the creek banks. This rich riparian corridor provides an abundance Spanish missionaries arrived in the Valley of shelter, shade and water serving a by 1769 and founded Mission Santa Clara varied community. Common species de Asis in 1777. The Spanish lived in the found within nearby riparian corridors area until the mid-nineteenth century include red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, when the discovery of gold brought wild turkeys, egrets, California quail, and explorers from around the world to ground squirrels. Coyote Creek is also a California by the thousands. By 1850, habitat for aquatic species such as frogs, California was granted statehood, which turtles and fi sh. presented San José with the dawning of a new era. The City functioned as the state’s There are a number of special status fi rst capitol for the fi rst two sessions of the species that have the potential to occur legislature. within the project area. Special status species are those listed, proposed or

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considered candidate species by either potential BART expansion into Federal or State resource agencies, as the area well as those identifi ed as State species • Access to neighboring schools, of special concern. Raptor nests and parks, and environmental migratory bird nests are also protected. education centers There are several special status wildlife • Current master planning, species that are known to occur in the mitigation and construction vicinity of the project. In addition to efforts in adjacent City and County wildlife, there are several special status parks plant species that have the potential to • Access to retail, commercial and occur in the project vicinity. employment hubs • Proximity to existing parking areas Site Analysis Plans and dense neighborhoods with alternative transit needs The Site Analysis Plans (Figures 4-8) • Proposed SNI neighborhood illustrate the creek location, the riparian improvements and bridge planning corridor, the 100-year fl ood plain, rail and efforts on-street bike lanes and routes, current SNI • City- and SCVWD-owned parcels, areas, and land use designations. Parks, as well as San José Unifi ed School schools and other regional destinations District parcels in the area are also illustrated. This map • Current trail planning efforts by shows the relationships between the the County or other regional trails creek, destinations, streets, other existing providers features and opportunity and constraints • Wide, accessible banks along some associated with the existing conditions. segments of the riparian corridor and existing maintenance roads The maps also outline the opportunities • Existing infrastructure that is and constraints within the Coyote Creek pedestrian and bicycle-friendly corridor area that are based on the such as bridges, stop signs, signal site analysis and input from City and lights, public restrooms, and wide community members. The opportunities streets and constraints serve as guidelines for development of the trail alignment. Constraints The following is a general summary of key • Privately owned parcels opportunities and constraints: • Steep banks and/or narrow right- of-ways along some segments of Opportunities the creek • Sensitive habitats, riparian • Access to existing bicycle routes corridors, and mitigation areas and transit corridors, including • Infrastructure that is not pedestrian

or bicycle-friendly such as narrow bridges, narrow sidewalks, non- ADA accessible bridges and curbs, wide busy arterial crossings, lack of signalized intersections, limited bridge clearance and areas prone to ﬂ ooding A photographic log is also provided. Numbers on these images correspond to locations on the map, showing key features of that area.

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Figure 4: Site Analysis Plan Sheet 1 © copyrighted 2008 Callander Associates Coyote Creek Trail Landscape Architecture, Inc. 13 Story Road to Lower Silver Creek Master Plan Site Setting

Figure 5: Site Analysis Plan Sheet 2

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Figure 6: Site Analysis Plan Sheet 3

Figure 7: Site Analysis Plan Sheet 4

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Figure 8: Site Analysis Plan Sheet 5

1 2 Story Road at Remillard Court Remillard Court frontage intersection

3 SCVWD service road 4 City service road at Story Road landﬁ ll

5 Interstate 280 underpass 6 Existing trail at Selma Olinder Park

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7 Existing trail narrows to 8'-0" 8 Pedestrian bridge connection to wide William Street Park

9 E. William Street frontage at 10 16th Street at E. William Street William Street Park

11 12 17th Street 19th Street at Brookwood Avenue

13 14 Roosevelt Park at 19th Avenue Roosevelt Park frontage

15 16 Existing path through Roosevelt 19th Street terminus west of creek Park

17 18 Top of bank at San José High Constrained width at San José School High School, south of E. Julian Street

19 E. Julian Street bridge 20 Constrained width at San José High School north of E. Julian Street

21 Corridor at Parkside Terrace 22 Conﬂ uence with Lower Silver Creek

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Community Outreach workshops to provide consensus on the An extensive community outreach process direction of the project in response to the was completed for the Feasibility Study. community’s input. This process headed by the City included outreach with the community, City staff, Website local and state agencies, and various other stakeholders. Special interest A specific Coyote Creek Trail website groups including bicycle advocates and on the City’s Parks, Recreation & the Audubon Society were also contacted Neighborhood Services website was as valuable resources. The community maintained throughout the planning outreach process guided and focused the process. The website included concept development of the trail alignment and its maps, meeting minutes, the public survey amenities. The process included: and other related information to keep the public informed. Project background is • Start-up meeting, available on the City’s website (http:// • Technical Advisory Committee www.sjparks.org/Trails/coyote/index. (TAC) meetings asp) to keep the public informed. • Task Force meetings • Public Workshops (three) Master Plan • Website survey • Other input means which are The Master Planning process began described in full in the Feasibility with a detailed analysis of the Feasibility Study. Study and a meeting with TAC members to ensure that the determinations made The workshops utilized graphics, aerial during the feasibility study process base maps and slide presentations to carried forward into the Master Plan. illustrate the design concepts for the Site reconnaissance visits were conducted community. and a topographic survey was developed A Task Force was also formed during the to better inform the planning team of Feasibility Study process to provide insight existing site conditions, some of which and feedback to the trail alignment and had been altered since the Feasibility Study design. The members of this committee was completed. A Site Walk with City included key staff members from City staff and other TAC members was also departments, including representatives conducted to provide opportunities for from Planning, SNI groups, Bicycle/ input and discussion while visiting key Pedestrian Programming and others. Task points along the proposed alignment. Force meetings occurred after the public The TAC for the Master Plan process was

comprised of City, local, state, and federal Through coordination with TAC members, regulatory agencies. This committee consultants, and other stakeholders, this provided invaluable technical background Master Plan was developed to further and input on the study before information refine the trail alignment proposed in was relayed to the community. TAC the Feasibility Study and provide for members include participants from the environmental analysis of the proposed following organizations: trail.

Active Group: Environmental Analysis and Clearance • City of San José (CSJ) City Council Under the California Environmental District 3 Quality Act (CEQA), an environmental • CSJ Parks, Recreation and document must be prepared to evaluate Neighborhood Services (PRNS) project impacts and to identify measures • CSJ Planning, Building and Code to mitigate any potential impacts to a less Enforcement (PCBE) than significant level. An assessment • CSJ Police Department (SJPD) and is required of project impacts on the Fire Department (SJFD) following factors: • CSJ Public Works/City Facilities Architectural Services Division • Aesthetics, recreation and land (PW/CFAS) use • CSJ Department of Transportation • Air quality and noise (DOT) • Biological, mineral and cultural • CSJ Strong Neighborhoods resources Initiative (SNI) staff • Geology and soils • Santa Clara County Parks and • Hazardous materials Recreation (SCCPR) • Hydrology and water quality • Santa Clara Valley Water District • Population, housing, utilities and (SCVWD) public services • San José Uniﬁ ed School District • Transportation and trafﬁ c (SJUSD) To assist in the preparation of the Additional invitees informed of the environmental document, the following planning process: technical studies were conducted: • California Department of Fish and • Biotic Game (CDFG) • Phase 1 site assessment • National Marine Fisheries Service • Geotechnical (NOAA) • Hydraulic • United States Army Corps of • Cultural Engineers (USACE) Each of these studies involved performing • United States Fish and Wildlife a site inventory, analyzing project impacts Service (USFWS) and identifying mitigation measures to

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reduce potential impacts to a less than County of Santa Clara standards significant level. The proposed trail for multi-use trails. The County’s alignment has the potential to impact recommendation for a multi-use air and water quality and biological trail is a 12-foot wide paved surface resources, primarily during construction. with 2-foot unpaved shoulders on These impacts will be mitigated through either side; the minimum is an use of Best Management Practices (BMPs), 8-foot wide paved surface with erosion control measures and biological 2-foot shoulders. surveys prior to construction. The trail will also impact the riparian habitat in • The City has adopted a riparian several locations along Coyote Creek. corridor policy that, among other These impacts will be mitigated with the things, stipulates that no lighting implementation of mitigation plantings in is permitted in the riparian various locations along the creek. corridor.

The technical studies’ analyses and • The San José Department of recommendations were incorporated Transportation (DOT) is responsible into a preliminary Administrative Draft for facilities and services that Initial Study that was reviewed by the provide for the safe and effi cient City’s Planning Department in February movement of people and goods 2008. A Draft Initial Study was submitted within the City, including the to the State Clearinghouse for a 30 day City’s parking and traffi c system. public circulation period in April 2008, The DOT requires that a warrant and a resolution identifying the mitigation study be conducted prior to the and monitoring plan for the mitigated installation of any traffi c signal, negative declaration on the project was pedestrian signal, or crosswalk. adopted by the City Council. The City has A warrant study assesses current prepared and circulated the environmental levels of use at a particular document prior to adoption of the Master intersection or pedestrian crossing Plan, consistent with CEQA. and makes a determination of whether the installation of a traffi c Regulatory Requirements control device such as a crosswalk, fl ashing beacon, or traffi c signal is The following is a brief list of agencies justifi ed given the level of use. and regulations that affected the planning process for the Coyote Creek Trail • The Santa Clara Valley Water and a summary of the most pertinent District (SCVWD) manages requirements and recommendations of waterways within the County those agencies: of Santa Clara for purposes of fl ood protection, stream and creek • The City of San José utilizes the stewardship, underground aquifer

management and district-built but this project should strive to reservoir maintenance. Projects or comply where feasible. works that affect SCVWD facilities, property, and easements must • Provision C.3 of the 2001 NPDES obtain a construction permit. This permit specifi cally addresses the permit requires project review, control of storm water impacts which includes the assessment of associated with new development impacts to affected watercourses and redevelopment projects. The due to construction activity. In current requirement states that addition, a joint-use agreement projects creating or replacing and encroachment permit must more than 10,000 square feet of be obtained for any proposed impervious area are subject to two improvements falling within separate control measures 1) the SCVWD property or easements. treatment of on-site storm water Specifi c SCVWD requirements for and 2) control the quantity of storm this project included maintaining water leaving a project site through service truck access to existing the use of detention, retention and service roads and requiring infi ltration. hydraulic studies for any signifi cant modifications within the creek • The California Department of Fish channel. and Game (CDFG) is responsible for conserving, protecting, and • The Regional Water Quality managing California’s fi sh, wildlife, Control Board’s (RWQCB) mission and native plant resources. To meet is to preserve, enhance and this responsibility, the CDFG must restore the quality of California’s be notifi ed by project proponents of water resources, which includes any activity that will substantially managing construction-related modify a river, stream, or lake. If the discharge of stormwater runoff. CDFG determines that the activity Adhering to the 2001 National could substantially adversely Pollutant Discharge Elimination affect an existing fi sh and wildlife System (NPDES) requirements, resource, a Streambed Alteration project owners disturbing more Agreement is required. than one-acre of land must obtain a General Permit for Discharges • With respect to water resources, of Storm Water Associated with the United States Army Corps Construction Activity from the of Engineers (USACE) aims to RWQCB prior to commencing provide sustainable solutions construction activities. Trails which manage the nation’s water are specifically exempted from resources and protect the welfare complying with these requirements, of the people. Under Section 404

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of the Clean Water Act and Section and Adopt-a-Creek (SCVWD) 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Programs. permits may need to be obtained • Promote special events to from the USACE to construct the encourage greater usage. bridge over Lower Silver Creek. • Provide dog waste dispensers to • The California Department of encourage dog owners to clean Transportation (Caltrans) requires up after their pets. Post signs an encroachment permit in order informing the public about dog to conduct any activity other ordinances and restrictions. than normal transportation • Post trail rules and hours of activities within their right of operation at access points along way. A maintenance agreement the trail. and encroachment permit will • Post advisory signage to reinforce be required for construction of the trail route through on-street the trail and amenities beneath reaches. Highway 280.

Operations and Maintenance The ultimate success of the trail requires that post-construction operational considerations be addressed. To ensure continued trail use and enjoyment by City residents, a maintenance and management plan should be enacted prior to trail development. The following management policies are recommended: • Develop a management and maintenance plan prior to implementation of improvements to identify required maintenance tasks and their frequency. Use this data to secure appropriate levels of funding. • Post park concern hotline information at trail entry points for users to report maintenance and/or safety problems. • Promote the Adopt-a-Trail (CSJ)

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This chapter is divided into separate transitions for the visually impaired numbered “themes” each of which contains and other disabled persons. two subsections: goals and objectives. The • Provide signage to direct people goals and objectives identified for the to the trail. feasibility study also form the basis for the development of the alignment outlined • Provide side trails or spur trails in this Master Plan. As noted in some that are fl ush with the main trail “themes”, additional information may be for accessibility. found in the Appendix of this document. • Utilize design recommendations This chapter will also serve as a checklist from the City’s Disability Group. for the preparation of the project’s fi nal design documents once funded. • Encourage connections to alternative transportation mode facilities and other non-motorized 1. Accessibility “facilities”. Goals • Create a trail that is accessible to 2. Adjacent Neighbors people of all abilities. Goals • Provide for public access along the • Help mitigate or minimize creek, while minimizing impact to additional increased traffi c fl ow neighbors, existing facilities, and into residential areas by trail existing riparian habitat. patrons. • Encourage trail parking to occur at • Respect adjacent property owners’ existing park locations. needs for privacy, security and Objectives screening from trail users. • • Provide design amenities and Encourage trail visitors to bike features, including furniture or walk to the trail to reduce and signage, which are ADA vehicular and parking impacts on compliant. the neighborhood. • Utilize directional, visual, and Objectives tactile markings or signals ADA • Minimize parking and vehicular access to the trail. impact to neighborhoods through • Develop new, and improve signage for acceptable trail head existing, sidewalk and trail-to-trail parking areas, and through the potential use of residential

parking permits, restricted parking o Montague Expressway to hours and time limits, or other Highway 101 (undeveloped); regulations. o Story Road to Phelan Avenue • Create design guidelines and (undeveloped) material recommendations for o Phelan Avenue to Tully Road fencing and screening of adjacent (undeveloped) property with the trail, as appropriate to land use. o Tully Road to Idlewood Drive (undeveloped) • Encourage use of alternative transportation to access the trail o Idlewood Drive to Capitol by establishing a corridor that is Expressway (completed, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly paved) with supportive signage and o Capitol Expressway to Yerba streetscape furniture. Buena Avenue (completed, paved) 3. Alignment o Yuerba Buena Avenue to More detailed information regarding Coyote Creek Park (completed, “public access” along Coyote Creek is portions paved) included in the Appendix. • Establish a trail alignment that is Goals accessible via alternative routes, • Design a trail that parallels the when a direct creek Class I trail is Coyote Creek wherever possible. not feasible. • Provide a link to the regional • Encourage a “creek experience” and sub-regional trail network; even when an adjacent Class I trail this creek trail is identiﬁ ed as the may not directly follow the creek interior trail route for the Bay Area edge. ridge trail route. • Encourage convenient use of the • Provide a link to City’s trail trail with continuous travel to network, including other segments other trail networks and loops in of Coyote Creek Trail, Lower Silver the trail. Creek Trail and Five Wounds Trail. Objectives Current efforts along Coyote Creek • include: Utilize City-owned parcels and several master planning park o Highway 237 to Montague efforts to establish a designated Expressway (partially Class I trail along Coyote Creek. completed, unpaved)

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• Evaluate on-street trail route • Create thematic gateway features segments for paving and sidewalk to celebrate the trail and the history accessibility modifications, of the area. maintenance, and intersection • Incorporate design elements along crossing needs. the creek to limit access to sensitive • Create opportunities for trail ‘look- areas of the creek. outs’ onto the creek in areas where Objectives the alignment deviates from the creek. • Provide opportunity nodes for quiet activities. 4. Amenities • Provide seating areas and Goals interpretive signage in ‘special use’ areas. • Provide streetscape furniture and amenities that are accessible, • Provide benches and picnic tables people-friendly, easily maintained at regular intervals along the per City standard, and encourage trail. trail patronage. • Evaluate other spur trail options • Plan for ‘special use’ areas that at the Story Road Landfill and accommodate more passive trail use mitigation site as part of the and a peaceful creek experience. Story Road Landﬁ ll development process. • Include bicycle racks in strategic locations along the trail, including • Strategically locate ‘mutt mitts’ near spur trails or sitting areas. and trash receptacles along the trail, especially near restrooms and • Make it convenient for dog owners dog parks (i.e. Watson Park). to be responsible for their dog’s clean up. • Provide links to public restrooms and water in existing City parks • Provide the opportunity for the trail to serve as a linear park with • Encourage efforts for public art other features such as a par course installation. and picnic facilities. • Encourage park use of the trail area • Create areas for public art including gardening, picnicking, installation. bird watching, running, biking, skating and environmental • Explore potential for varying education. material, used for trail construction based on its intended use, (i.e. soft • Research trail materials and surface for running and smooth associated cost, availability, surface for skating). maintenance and desirability

(including asphalt, concrete, and • Encourage public involvement rubberized surface). in the planning process website • Create unique art pieces, banners, updates and other means. and signage that serve as gateway • Continue to involve the Technical features along the trail. SCVWD Advisory Committee in the “Awareness Strips” embedded planning process and document in the trail paving should also be review. included. • Update agendas, meeting minutes, and information on the City’s 5. Collaboration website regularly. Goals • Maintain a high level of community 6. Connections participation to help establish Goals community ownership. • Improve and encourage trail use • Involve community members, with connections to neighboring property owners, local residents, schools and parks for parents, school district, SCVWD, related children and students, including: agencies and City staff in a Schools: collaborative planning proces. o McKinley School (651 Macredes • Focus the planning process into Avenue) a streamlined effort with project input/insight from stakeholders, o Olinder (Selma) School - City staff and neighborhood Elementary (890 E. Williams planning groups related to current Street) planning efforts. o SCVWD - Coyote Creek • Establish and maintain an open Outdoor Classroom (791 E. line of communication between Williams Street) the community and the City for o San José High School (275 N. information and input regarding 24th Street) the trail project. o Empire Gardens – Elementary Objectives (1060 E. Empire Street) • Utilize a principal trail coordinator o San José State University (One that will coordinate information Washington Square) between citizens, City staff, and other related participant and stakeholders.

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Parks: • Maximize connections to transit including bus routes and future o Kelley Regional Park BART expansion. o Selma Olinder Park Objectives o William Street Park • Improve access points to existing o Roosevelt Park parks, the pedestrian bridge to o Watson Park Williams Street Park and access to the trail from Watson Park (Master o Penitencia Creek County Park Planning currently underway). o Mayfair Park • Sign the locations listed below for Community Centers: trail/bus/light rail network. o Leininger Center (Kelley Park) These bus routes interface with Coyote Creek from Story Road to Hwy 101 as of o Boys and Girls’ Club (on Empire January 2008. Street) o Bus Route 22 - Eastridge o Roosevelt Community Center Transit Center to Palo Alto o Olinder Community Center Transit Center via El Camino o Watson Community Center (Interfaces at East Santa Clara Street) o Mayfair Community Center o Bus Route 25 – Alum Rock • Provide connections to local Transit Center to De Anza shopping and employment hubs, College via Valley Medical including Story Road and Santa Center (Interfaces at Story Clara Street Businesses. Road) • Provide neighborhood connections o Bus Route 64 – Almaden LRT to regional parks, such as Penitencia Station via Downtown San Jose Creek County Park, Kelley Regional to Mckee and White (Interfaces Park, and Alum Rock Regional at East Santa Clara Street) Park. o Bus Route 72 – Senter and • Provide neighborhood connections Monterey to Downtown San to regional trails, such as the Bay Jose (Interfaces at San Antonio Area Ridge Trail, El Sombroso/ Street) Penitencia, and the San Francisco Bay Trail. o Bus Route 522 – Eastridge Transit Center to Palo Alto • Provide trail as an alternative, off- Transit Center (Interface at East street route to schools. Santa Clara Street)

o Santa Clara Light Rail Station o Tully/Senter (Interface at Santa Clara Street • Follow trail width guidelines/ at 1st and 2nd Streets) standards created by the County, where space permits, to minimize 7. Infrastructure conﬂ icts between users. Goals • Provide a link to the Five Wounds • Consider new bridges where Trail Alignment, the first phase required to improve links to the of which has been constructed trail. by a private developer between Highway 280 and William Street. • Provide adequate trail width to safely access the trail, without encouraging bicycle speeding. 8. Safety Objectives Goals • • Utilize new and existing bridges Educate trail visitors about the to enhance access to the trail in the rules, regulations, navigation, and following locations: other trail travel modes to help encourage safe use for all. o William Street Park (modify • existing structure) Provide bicycle parking in locations that are a deterrent to vandalism o Lower Silver Creek Conﬂ uence and encourage use. (build new structure) • Utilize appropriate ADA-compliant o Roosevelt Park (planned as surface materials for identified part of Roosevelt Park Master uses, (e.g. interpretive spur trail, Plan) jogging edge, creek overlook, and o Watson Park (planned as part of ADA-compliance). Watson Park Master Plan) • Provide amenities to help increase • Coordinate with the planning efforts the sense of safety along the trail of the following SNI neighborhood and encourage trail use (e.g. call groups and implement features boxes, safety signage, etc.). relating to Coyote Creek corridor • Consider programs such as development: Adopt-a-Trail and special events o Spartan/Keyes (fundraisers, parties, runs, nature walks and the like) in order to o Thirteenth Street promote a higher use of the trail. o University This will help deter undesirable uses. o Five Wounds/Brookwood Terrace • Provide appropriate hours of

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operation to protect neighbor’s o minimum tree canopy vertical privacy, and still facilitate use of the clearance trail as a part of the transportation o soft trail curves network. o milestone marker system and • Install surfaces that deter signage encampments and illicit behavior under bridges. o strategic call box locations • Address trail amenity (e.g. trash o lighting to be provided under receptacles, graffi ti removal) and Interstate 280 maintenance issues along the o trail nodes that are easily trail. accessible by the police Objectives • Evaluate prior trail studies and • Locate bicycle racks in areas of high police reports (including the Los travel and in suffi cient quantity at Gatos Creek Trail, within City of public places of interest. San José, and Campbell) on trails to help determine troubled areas and • Change material type, texture, provide mitigation measures. or color of surface material at intersections or special areas of • Avoid lighting the trail in order interest to help highlight and draw to respect the existing riparian attention to the location. habitat, unless required for safety (e.g. under Interstate 280). • Install emergency call boxes after consultation with SJPD on all new • Specify prickly landscaping (if trail sections where there is a safety possible) at sensitive areas to be concern. protected. • Outline and implement a structured • Install boulders on slopes under police/ranger enforcement plan. bridges to deter human habitation at these locations. • Design plantings, connections, accessibility and alignment of • Use traffi c-calming techniques and the trail with personal safety of avoid long straight-aways to deter trail users in mind, minimizing bicycle speeding. opportunity for undesirable • Identify a process for including occurrences and maintaining good trails as part of the patrol area site distance. Include the following for routine maintenance and measures: policing. o low plantings / groundcover o split rail fencing to minimize “surprise” areas

9. Signage • Provide “interpretive/historical Goals signage”, which includes environmental education, cultural • Identify the trail with signage at history and natural history major access locations to the trail. information at respective locations • Post signage for use and safety along the trail, including the Story of the trail visitors, to encourage Road landﬁ ll mitigation site. awareness of other travel modes. • Create public safety signage that Signage to include: lists emergency contact phone o interpretive/historical numbers for direct connection to dispatch, i.e. San José Police o directional Department. o rules and regulations • Continue collaboration with the • Consider gateway locations at City Police and Fire Departments bridges and major road crossings. to identify project needs and emergency services. Objectives • Consider the following topics for • Locate rules and regulations gateway themes: signage at key access points to the trail. o wildlife habitat including coyote, egret, marlin, and • Create a “tactile” marker that raccoons designates a visual and textual change in trail features. • Consider the following topics for signage themes: • Create “rules and regulations” and “directional” signage to illustrate: o local history (cultural/ historic) o bicycle commuter navigation o wildlife habitat o dog leash laws o wildlife mitigation/restoration o dog waste “courtesy repair at Story Road landﬁ ll reminders” o “East San José” as its own town o trail speed limit signs in 1920’s with celebration of its o links to “remote” places, e.g. colorful past “Los Gatos”, similar to roads o former presence of brick o trail maps manufacturing along the o mileage markers creek o restriction of motorized vehicles o use of the creek as a shipping (wheelchairs excepted)

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route for produce from Morgan hardscape width for two travel Hill to farmer’s markets lanes, one each way o Native American history o install centerline stripe o history of the individual bridges o provide spur trails for quiet over creek and creek’s role as and interpretive passive use the City’s former boundary o accommodate unpaved trail o nearby Japantown shoulders for water run-off, neighborhood (Jackson jogging, and buffer from Avenue) vegetation. • Minimize user confl icts through 10. User Confl ict/Separated Use education, enforcement and Goals signage. • Allow for use by multiple trail • Encourage bicyclists to be courteous user groups and minimize user and announce when passing, with conflict (e.g. between bicyclists use of verbal “heads up” or bell and pedestrians). (See “intended chime. Recommendations from trail users” in the Appendix of the Department of Transportation Countywide Trails Master Plan.) will be sought for any on-going programs to increase safety. • Design a trail that limits impact to the surroundings by controlling the extent of recreational opportunities 11. Environment and carrying capacity. Goals • Include design parameters that • Encourage interpretive/ consider stroller and wheelchair environmental education use when defi ning permitted uses opportunities along the trail, on paved segments of the trail. including the viewing of steelhead, Objectives turtles, and birds. • • Design a trail path that provides Design the trail to preserve the safe use by multiple user groups, natural characteristics of the creek by including the following: riparian corridor. • Enhance the natural habitat to o provide accessibility at intersections with spur trail / support wildlife, including the sidewalk / road intersections / removal of trash. interpretive nodes and gateway • Find a balance between the / trail entries preservation of nature with the clearing of vegetation for safety. o design the trail with a wide

• Ensure environmental justice • Create a maintenance plan and (resource distribution determine resources for minimum throughout the community) and premium servicing prior during trail development and to implementation of trail implementation. improvements. Research Steven Objectives Creek Trail’s maintenance plan and review the Santa Clara County • Create an educational outreach Countywide Master Plan. program, including trail signage • and school programs (e.g. at Consider estimated additional Empire Gardens, educational staffing needs for future trail science magnet school), which development, and maintenance. relate to the creek and its adjacent • Provide measures to filter park features (e.g. Story Road stormwater and limit runoff. landﬁ ll mitigation). • Identify convenient servicing and • Create trail spurs of “special use locations for trash and recycling areas” for interpretive and passive receptacles along the trail. use along designated areas along • Post City contact information at the creek, that avoid highly established intervals along the trail environmentally sensitive areas. for users to report maintenance or • Research potential funding sources safety problems. to identify opportunities for habitat • Develop programs to encourage enhancement. trail users to participate as volunteers in trail maintenance 12. Maintenance events. Goals • Provide dog waste dispensers to • Minimize trail maintenance by the encourage dog owners to clean use of appropriate and durable up after their pets. Post signs materials to permit long-term use, informing the public about dog suitable for trail users. ordinances and restrictions. • Minimize water runoff and erosion problems. • Maintain the trail and provide amenities to limit deterioration of the corridor, encourage safety, and prevent vandalism. Objectives

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Alignment Plan The trail alignment plan, shown in Figures 10-14, is the community’s preferred route. • Directional Signage: signage to direct These graphics summarize trail planning users along the trail, to a trail access efforts to date, including the feasibility point, or to major destinations along study phase. The trail alignment is the trail. illustrated in this chapter through the use • Rules / Regulations Signage: signage of the following: stating trail rules; should be included • Narrative description by reach at all entries to the trail system. • Trail Alignment Maps • Interpretive Signage: signage • Detail Plans/Enlargement Areas providing educational (historical, • Sections cultural, ecological, etc.) information The trail reaches outlined in this chapter about the trail, the creek corridor, or relate to further detail in the Estimate other nearby points of interest. of Costs chapter. Shown on the Trail • Mileage Markers: markers located Alignment Plans are various program at regular intervals along the trail elements including seating, signage and describing the distance traveled from trail markings, emergency call boxes, each end of the trail in link via G.I.S. and potential art opportunities. The to emergency services. signage program developed during the feasibility study process and included in • Trailhead / Trailmap: Key access points the appendix of this document should to the trail system. These locations be utilized in further developing these will include trail maps, rules and signage elements. The program elements regulations signage, and awareness are: strips and may feature additional elements such as seating areas or • Gateway Structure: an iconic gateway gateway structures. Trailheads will or signage element that is repeated at be identified by enhanced paving major entries to the trailhead system to areas as depicted in many of the mark the trail and provide a consistent enlargement plans contained in this aesthetic along the course of the trail. chapter. These enhanced paving areas The community has expressed support are colored concrete with a consistent for a coyote sculpture atop a pedestal score pattern, ﬁ nish, and layout. They as a gateway structure and art element. provide a visual cue to trail users to The pedestal will be provided as part assist them in locating the next trail of general trail construction while segment after crossing a roadway or the sculpture atop would be installed coming off an on-street segment. separately as an art project.

• Awareness Strip: a textural band in Coyote Creek and to the future Lower the trail surfacing on which the trail Silver Creek Trail. Existing service roads, name, logo, or other information can trails, bike routes, bridge infrastructure, be imprinted. established parking areas and public • Emergency Call Boxes: telephone call amenities were incorporated into the boxes provided at one mile increments alignment as much as possible. The Trail or in more remote areas along the trail Alignment Map illustrates the proposed for safety. Coyote Creek Trail route. A connection to Watson Park and future reaches of the • Bollards: bollards provided to Coyote Creek Trail will be addressed in the discourage vehicles from entering Watson Park Master Plan. The alignment the trail system. Future design work is broken out into 6 reaches described should consider fl exible bollards to below and illustrated in Figure 9. allow SCVWD maintenance vehicles and police cruisers keyless entry onto Reach 1: Story Road to Remillard Court the trail system. The alignment starts at Story Road, • Seating Areas: areas featuring benches where a gateway feature will mark the or picnic tables. trail access, and travels downstream to • Potential Artwork Sites: locations the north between Remillard Court and identifi ed as potential sites for public the creek. The existing fence along the artwork Final determination of actual roadway will be removed. Adjacent to site would depend on type of art to be Remillard Court, just east of the creek, a installed. new trail head/staging area is proposed at the existing service road access point. The alignment connects Story Road to The trailhead will include such features the Lower Silver Creek confl uence with as trail map, bike rack, gateway feature,

Figure 9: Reach Key Map

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benches, signage, and accent planting and bridge was infeasible, due to security paving. The trailhead should be sited so requirements of the San José Water as not to obstruct future vehicular access Company site on which the bridge would to the Story Road Landfi ll site, as the City have been located. may elect develop this site for recreational or other purposes in the future. “Special use” areas may be possible in several locations along this reach, Reach 1 is seen as a key link to the including along the creek near Interstate adjacent shopping area and as a future 280 and at the mitigation planting area link to Kelley Park. Continuation of the west of the railroad trestle. These special trail to the south via the existing traffi c use areas would likely include short spur signal is proposed at the future Kelley trails providing users with a closer look Park parking lot entrance on Story Road. at the creek, educational signage, and Mitigation plantings may be possible in bench seating areas (see Figures 16 and this reach between the trail and the creek 17). Interpretive signage at the mitigation to mitigate riparian impacts associated area could also be designed by an artist with Reaches 5 and 6. and installed as part of the City’s public art program. Reach 2: Remillard Court to Selma Olinder Park Under Highway 280 special provisions would be taken to enhance the safety and From Remillard Court, the trail will be comfort of trail users. While trail lighting aligned along an existing maintenance is not anticipated for the length of the trail, road through the Story Road Landfi ll site lighting of the underpass will be provided. (see Figure 15). On-going environmental LED lighting should be considered due to mitigation and monitoring efforts are low power consumption and long life. underway in the vicinity, particularly An art element, possibly a community along the creek boundary and in the mural or mosaic, is also planned, though recently installed pond area. Additional it would be constructed independently mitigation plantings may be possible in from the overall trail in order to minimize this reach between the trail and the creek scheduling or construction confl icts. to mitigate riparian impacts associated with Reaches 5 and 6. Reach 3: Selma Olinder Park to E. William Street Mid-way between Story Road and Interstate 280 a new bridge was proposed to connect On the north side of Highway 280, the to the Spartan/Keyes neighborhood as Coyote Creek Trail continues to the north part of the area’s SNI Plan. A feasibility through Selma Olinder Park, utilizing study (Martha Street Pedestrian/Bicycle the existing paved path near the creek Bridge Feasibility Study, December 2005) edge, to E. William Street. Just north was prepared and documented that the of Highway 280, the Five Wounds Trail

will split off to the northeast along the The western route proceeds north along existing railroad alignment. An existing S. 16th and 17th Streets from William path in Selma Olinder Park connects the Street Park. An existing Class III bicycle Coyote Creek Trail to Woodborough Place, route (signed as an on-street bicycle a residential cul-de-sac bordering Selma route) will be utilized by bicyclists in Olinder Park, where the Five Wounds this Reach, while pedestrians will use Trail will begin. Additional mitigation existing sidewalks. The eastern route is plantings may be possible in this reach in primarily a pedestrian route. From Selma Selma Olinder and William Street Parks to Olinder Park, the alignment follows E. mitigate riparian impacts associated with William Street to 19th Street. 19th Street Reaches 5 and 6. will primarily serve as a pedestrian alignment as there is not adequate space Several improvements to the existing for a Class III Bike route. A Class II Bike alignment are proposed at the north route currently exists on 21st Street that end of Reach 3, just south of E. William could also be used by bicyclists. The Street. The existing 8-foot sidewalk will route crosses E. Santa Clara Street, via be widened to 12 feet with the addition of an existing trafﬁ c signal and crosswalk, 2-foot shoulders at the north end of Selma to Roosevelt Park. Special signage and Olinder Park and in Williams Street Park pavement markings should reinforce the from the William Street Bridge to 16th on-street trail alignment. Street. At the William Street Bridge, the existing barrier fences that limit access to Both of these routes take advantage of the bridge will be removed and replaced existing street infrastructure and signals. with bollards. The chain link fence However, sidewalk improvements, separating Selma Olinder Park from E. including ramp modifications and William Street will also be removed and installation of awareness strips, as well replaced. as directional signage are needed to improve accessibility and recognition as Reach 4: E. William Street to E. Santa a trail alignment. Clara Street Reach 5: E. Santa Clara Street to E. Julian At E. William Street, the trail splits into Street two alternative routes, traveling along city streets and sidewalks. These on- From E. Santa Clara Street, the trail will street pathways are the only feasible follow an alignment east of the creek routes due to the significant amount through Roosevelt Park. An existing of privately owned property along the 8-foot wide path will be widened with the creek and limited right-of-way along the addition of 2-foot shoulders to carry trail embankments in this area. users from 19th street to a new trailhead just east of the creek. The alignment will

then follow an existing12-foot wide path bank between the school and the creek, into the park, and continue on a new Class narrowing to 8 feet where necessary to 1 trail, which should be aligned near the minimize riparian impacts. creek to avoid conﬂ icts with other planned facilities in the park. At the north end North of the school, two residential of Roosevelt Park, the trail will climb to communities, Park West and Parkside the top of bank where it will continue Terrace, are adjacent to Coyote Creek. between Coyote Creek and San José High Between the creek and housing School. Because the top of bank narrows developments, an existing SCVWD significantly in this location, the trail service road alignment will be developed must narrow down to 12 feet and even into a Class I Trail. This area along the 8 feet in some areas to minimize impacts creek could provide another opportunity to existing trees. Additional mitigation for development of a “special use” area plantings may be possible in this reach to experience and enjoy the natural in Roosevelt Park to mitigate riparian creek habitat on a spur trail or lookout impacts in this reach. area. Access points between the trail and housing communities should be explored A raised boardwalk is proposed in a with the owners of these properties. 280-foot segment along San José High School, just south of E. Julian Street, due A new pedestrian bridge is proposed to the narrow top of bank, steep grades, over Lower Silver Creek at the conﬂ uence and close proximity of school buildings with Coyote Creek (Figure 20). This (see Figures 18 and 19). Trail users will bridge will connect the Coyote Creek be directed to cross E. Julian Street at the Trail to the Lower Silver Creek Trail, proposed mid-block crosswalk, located which is currently being planned. A new just east of Coyote Creek, pending DOT pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Coyote approval. Creek will be proposed as part of the Watson Park Master Plan. This bridge will Reach 6: E. Julian Street to Lower Silver link the Lower Silver and Coyote Creek Creek Trails to Watson Park and future reaches of the Coyote Creek Trail to the north. The trail continues along the east side of the creek, adjacent to San José High Mitigation plantings in Watson Park School. Just north of E. Julian Street, the would be included as part of this reach San José High School parking lot will be to mitigate riparian impacts. restriped in order to provide space for a 12-foot wide trail without decreasing the number of parking or impacting the riparian corridor. North of the parking lot, the trail continues along the top of

Figure 10: Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 1

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Figure 11: Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 2

Figure 12: Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 3

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Figure 13: Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 4

Figure 14: Trail Alignment Plan Sheet 5

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Typical Trail Section Special Use Areas Figure 15 illustrates the typical Class A “special use” area is an area along I trail proposed along much of the the trail that will provide opportunities alignment, including the Story Road for a heightened “creek experience”. Landfi ll, Roosevelt Park, and the SCVWD It should occur in an area that is not service road alignment north of San José environmentally sensitive. A viewing area High School. The trail will replace the or spur trail of compacted base rock could existing service road, where present, occur as a side loop off the main trail, with a 12-foot wide porous asphalt path providing opportunities for a creek look- with 2-foot base rock shoulders, per out, interpretive signage and a passive County trail standard and sloped toward recreational use. Trail intersections would the creek. Near the Story Road landfi ll, be identified through signage set into where drainage percolation into the soil the pathway surface, called “awareness and potentially the landfi ll is not desired strips”. Nodes for rest and interpretive or allowed, the trail may be asphalt and signage are also illustrated along the built to slope away from the creek into a main trail. A typical “special use” area is concrete v-ditch connected to an outfall. illustrated in Figures 16 and 17. Clear lines of sight should be maintained along the trail for trail users. (Reference Awareness strips and other trail design the Riparian Corridor Policy Study, City of features are outlined in the Santa Clara San José (May 1994) for further trail setback Valley Water District document, titled requirements near riparian areas.) Coyote Watershed Aesthetic Guidelines.

Figure 15: Section A - Typical Trail Section

Figure 16: Section B -"Special Use" Area

Figure 17: Detail Plan -"Special Use" Area

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This document may be found at the be determined during fi nal design. The following website: www.valleywater. width of the boardwalk is narrower than org/media/pdf/Coyote_Watershed_ the typical trail width of 16’ (12’ width, Aesthetic_Guidelines.pdf two 2’ shoulders) to reduce impacts to creek habitat. An 8-foot high chain link Boardwalk at San José High School fence between the boardwalk and the school will be maintained for security A section of the boardwalk is depicted of the campus, with strategically placed in Figure 18. Figure 19 depicts the emergency gates at designated intervals. proposed trail along San José High School, These gates will remain locked with a including the boardwalk, in plan view. daisy chain and shall be un-lockable only The boardwalk will provide accessibility to police and school staff. along the creek, with minimal impact to school operations. School buildings are Lower Silver Creek Bridge built too near the creek to allow a trail to pass between the buildings and the top of Figure 20 illustrates the proposed the creek banks. Space available adjacent pedestrian bridge at the confl uence of to the school is also constrained by steep Coyote Creek and Lower Silver Creek. slopes and vegetation, and several existing The bridge structure will consist of three trees will need to be removed along this spans. The center span crosses over segment. Just south of E. Julian Street, Lower Silver Creek while the outer spans the school parking lot will be re-striped, function as ramps up to the bridge. These shifting spaces a few feet east, to allow ramps will slope at 8.33% with landings the trail to pass between the parking and and are designed as bridge spans in order an existing tree. The boardwalk extends to limit hydraulic and biotic impacts. The for 280 feet where there is no space for bridge spans will be prefabricated metal a trail between the buildings and creek structures with wood or concrete decks channel. At the southern terminus of the and will provide a 10-foot clear passage boardwalk, the existing fence line will be for trail users. On the south side of Lower shifted 8 feet to the east to allow for trail Silver Creek, a 10-foot wide asphalt path construction on the top of bank and avoid will ramp up at 5% to meet the fi rst bridge signifi cant impacts to adjacent trees. The span. On the north side of Lower Silver fence is re-aligned slightly in one more Creek, a 10-foot wide asphalt path sloping location further to the south, again to at 8.33% with landings and handrails will avoid impacting an existing tree. continue down the creek bank to connect with the Lower Silver Creek Trail. The boardwalk will be a prefabricated structure with drilled piers and cast- in-place bents at 40 feet on center. The paving material of the boardwalk will

Figure 18: Section C - Boardwalk

Figure 19: Detail Plan - Boardwalk

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Figure 20: Detail Plan - Lower Silver Creek Bridge

Equestrian Use • Directional signage (1 location) In general, this 3 mile reach is conceptually • Trail map (1 location) designed as a multi-use trail for bicyclists, • Awareness strip (2 locations) pedestrians, wheelchairs and other modes of non-motorized transportation. • Mileage marker (1 location) Equestrian use was considered, but found • Rules and regulations signage (1 to be unfeasible, during the Feasibility location) Study phase. • Bollards (2 locations) Summary of Design • Dog bag dispenser (1 location) Recommendations: • Trash receptacle (2 location) Reach 1 Improvements: • Remove existing chainlink fence • Class I trail (12’ porous asphalt trail, 2’ base rock shoulders) Reach 2 Improvements: • Class I trail along existing service • Trailhead (porous paving and road alignment (12’ porous asphalt planting) (2 locations) trail, 2’ base rock shoulders) • Seating area (1 location) • Special use spur trail (2 locations) • Gateway feature (1 location) • Seating area (2 locations)

• Directional signage (1 location) Reach 5 Improvements: • Interpretive signage (1 location) • Class I trail (12’ porous asphalt trail, 2’ base rock shoulders) • Mileage marker (2 locations) • Trail (8’ - 12’ porous asphalt, space • Art element (e.g. mural or mosaic) permitting) (1 location) • Boardwalk (8’ concrete) • Lighting under Interstate 280 • Modify existing sidewalk (2’ base • Call box (1 location) rock shoulders) • Trash receptacle (3 locations) • Gateway feature (1 location) Reach 3 Improvements: • Trailhead (paving and planting) (1 • Modify existing sidewalk (2’ base location) rock shoulders) • Directional signage (5 locations) • ADA modiﬁ cations to pedestrian • Interpretive signage (1 location) bridge • Trail map (2 locations) • Gateway feature (1 location) • Awareness strip (3 locations) • Trailhead (paving and planting) (1 location) • Mileage marker (1 location) • Directional signage (7 locations) • Rules and regulations signage (4 locations) • Trail map (1 location) • Dog bag dispenser (2 locations) • Awareness strip (1 location) • Call box (1 location) • Mileage marker (2 locations) • Trash receptacle (1 location) • Rules and regulations signage (1 location) Reach 6 Improvements: • Bollards (3 location) • Class I trail (12’ porous asphalt trail, 2’ base rock shoulders) • Art element (1 location) • Trail (8’ - 12’ porous asphalt, space • Trash receptacle (1 location) permitting) Reach 4 Improvements: • Modiﬁ cations to parking lot • Modify curb ramps (4 locations) • Pedestrian bridge over Lower • Directional signage (10 locations) Silver Creek • Awareness strip (8 location) • Gateway feature (1 location) • Trailhead (porous paving only) (1 location)

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• Seating area (1 location) • Directional signage (2 locations) • Interpretive signage (1 location) • Trail map (1 location) • Awareness strip (2 locations) • Mileage marker (2 locations) • Rules and regulations signage (3 locations) • Dog bag dispenser (1 location) • Call box (1 location) • Trash receptacle (2 locations)

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Overview of Costs Phasing Opportunities Cost estimates for design and construction Limited available funding, permitting and have been developed on an order-of- other factors require most trail projects magnitude basis. These cost estimates of this length and cost to be constructed refl ect the proposed trail alignment design in phases. The project is broken down as envisioned in this report. Because the into six reaches that could be constructed estimates have been developed without independently or in combination. The the benefi t of specifi c design drawings, cost estimate is broken down by reaches, they are considered to be preliminary and which directly correlate with the reaches in subject to change. the Trail Alignment section depicted again in Figure 21. Reaches 1 and 2 have been The current total estimated cost of identifi ed by the City as the fi rst priorities implementing this segment of the Coyote for implementation, and construction Creek Trail is $8.5 million, which provides would likely proceed to the north with for a fully functioning trail system. reaches 3-6 following in succession.

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Coyote Creek was once a boundary at the of the Feasibility Study, included in the edge of the City of San José. It is now an Appendix of this report. integral part of the City experience and provides riparian habitat, opportunity Once funding for the trail is secured, for environmental education and passive specifi c project programming needs to be recreation. The creek corridor also developed. Project programming is the provides opportunity as a non-motorized process of reviewing the contents of the transportation corridor to connect Master Plan and determining the specifi c numerous San José neighborhoods with amenities and features the trail project each other. The corridor can be a link to the will include. Programming is addressed community, not a dividing landmark. in this document to some extent, but must be revisited in greater detail prior to the The proposed alignment plan illustrated preparation of construction documents. in this report presents a vision that is Once these programming elements are supported by the City, SNI neighborhoods, developed into construction documents stakeholders, and the community. The for the trail, a series of construction desire to expand the existing trail network document reviews will be conducted through the addition of the Coyote Creek by the City and regulatory agencies to Trail will achieve many goals, including: help guide the construction of the trail • respecting environmental and ensure all required permits are sensitivity with trail alignment obtained. Also during this process, joint- • maintaining respect for private use agreements between the City and property the SCVWD and San José Unifi ed School • assuring a quality experience by a District will need to be completed. wide variety of users In time, the above process will be applied • designing the trail in a manner that to each reach of the Coyote Creek Trail. reduces trail-user confl ict Once completed, the trail will provide a • seeking to help improve trail-user critical link in the City’s envisioned 100 safety mile trail network. It will provide local • encouraging trail use and ease of connections to parks, schools, and other accessibility destinations, and will provide safe and The first step toward construction is appealing pedestrian and bicycle routes securing funding. The City of San José to a pedestrian oriented community. has already obtained over $4 million in By offering opportunities for recreation SAFETEA-LU money, which requires 20% and alternate modes of transportation, matching funds from the City, to be used it will improve the quality of life in the for construction of the Coyote Creek Trail. surrounding community and the City of Further fund raising opportunities were San José as a whole. identifi ed in the Fundraising Plan chapter

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The following chapter is excerpted from Signage concepts illustrated in this the Feasibility Study. It outlines the concept chapter are preliminary and would need for the Coyote Creek signage program via to be developed in greater detail to verify a narrative description of general signage accessibility accommodation and meet standards and concept sign illustrations necessary code requirements. These code with alternative designs. Three alternative requirements include following the Santa concepts of sign “families” with different Clara County Interjurisdictional Trails character themes are illustrated: Committee appendix to the Countywide Trails Master Plan Update (1995) entitled • Simple Uniform Interjurisdictional Trail Design, • Architectural (Craftsman) Use and Management Guidelines (dated • Thematic April 15, 1999). This County appendix These are conceptual examples of a also includes Trail Design Guidelines and “vision” of what may be developed for Sign Guidelines. the Coyote Creek Trail signage. General Signage Standards Four signage types are illustrated with the themes listed above. These include The general signage standards below directional, interpretive, gateway with outline design guidelines for the signage fence, and major gateway with seating program and are a narrative description of and fencing. Regulatory, safety signage, measures that should be followed during and trail maps would also be included future sign development. in the gateway features and along the trail as needed. Trail mileage markers Sign Intent will be developed as part of a citywide Signage along the Coyote Creek Trail “milestone” project. All illustrations should comply with federal, state, County, of these concepts may be found in the Caltrans, and local guidelines. Appendix. The Coyote Creek Trail is a Santa Clara Concept designs for logo signage are also County-wide sub-regional trail route illustrated, in the Appendix. These include and should be identiﬁ ed and designed a trail identiﬁ cation logo, directional logo, as such. Signage along the Coyote Creek and a directional street sign. trail should seek to: Further design development of signage • provide trailhead landmarks or features and logos, design review, and gateway features that identify the fund raising would need to be developed trail and encourage trail use and approved before construction.

• provide directional, regulatory, The following sign type and color interpretive, mileage markers, and combinations are recommended for allowable user signage for safety County trails: and educational outreach for trail • users Stop or prohibition: white letters, red background. • be made accessible and readable to • persons of special needs (including General warning: black letters, provisions for improved visual and bicycle yellow background. tactile readability) • Regulatory signs: black letters, • designed and located along the white background. trail to promotes ease of use and • Warning or guidance in construction not obstruct circulation on the and maintenance zones: black trail letters, orange background. • Services information and allowable Sign Readability use signs: white letters, blue Design incorporating large text sizes, background. addition of Braille text, contrast of text • Guide and information signs with sign background, and limited height related to points of interest of of text on the structure can help assist in recreational or cultural interest: the readability of signage. white letters, brown background. • Color Route markers, guide signs, and mileposts: white letters, green A high contrast of lettering against the background. background of sign should be used for ease of readability, either light characters Text Size and Font Type on dark background or vise versa. • Larger font sizes (than typically Striping on sign posts or banding on readable to those with 20:20 vision) the base of gateway features should and simple font styles should be be featured to help call attention to the used for ease of readability. structure, to avoid undesired collisions • Sans serif or simple serif type is and help provide visual cues for signage suggested. location. • Letters and numbers on signs Matte or non-glare ﬁ nish should be used shall have a width-to-height ratio on letter and numerical characters and between 3:5 and a stroke-width-to- background for viewing. height ratio between 1:5 to 1:10. • Text characters should be sized

according to the distance from trail with a simple icon or a graphically being viewed, particularly to unique logo. interpretive signage and regional maps at trail entries, where more These graphic rules of thumb should information is being depicted, be translated into a relating sign palette verses regulatory signage with including on-street directional street just text. signs and directional logos. Directional street signage could be triangular in Height of Text on Structure shape so that the shape of the sign itself • Text and graphics should be helps illustrate the direction of the trail comfortably viewed from a seated alignment. A directional logo could be or standing vantage point. circular with a thematic logo arrow in the center and the name of the landmark • Interpretive signage should be a (library, restroom, etc.) noted. podium style structure, to provide viewing of the sign. The trail logo should also include the • Directional or informational text County of Santa Clara logo band, a over 80 in. in height above the fl oor circular blue band with white text. This should be 3 in. in height font size, states “Santa Clara County – Countywide with uppercase letters. Trail System” and the name of the trail. In the center of the blue band is • Braille signage should be included the trail specifi c logo. Dimensions and at the bottom edge of rules guidelines are outlined in the County and regulations, interpretive/ Interjurisdictional Guidelines. educational, trail maps and safety signage, if feasible. Location of Sign Structures • Optimum vertical clear distance Mounting sign posts and bollards for mile from the ground plane to the base of markers, directional signs, allowable use graphics and text is 1 foot six inches signs and other single sign regulatory or minimum, for a vertically oriented safety signs should be optimum 3 feet six sign or graphics on a bollard. inches from the edge of the trail. See the County Interjurisdictional Guidelines, Trail Design Guidelines. The trail shoulder should have an optimum 8 foot height vertical clearance, Logo Format without encroachment from signage. The trail logo should be circular in shape, simple in style and relating specifi cally Mounting location for Major Gateway to the Coyote Creek Trail. Minimal, yet with Bench, Gateway, and Interpretive contrasting colors and a visually eye- signage should be accessible so that a catching border could help identify the person may approach within 3 in. of sign

without encountering protruding objects a change in the path. or standing within the swing of a gate. At Trail Heads and Staging Areas. Special Trail signs should be in clear view from paving and textural cues should be used an optimum 100 feet. For sight lines less to identify plaza areas, help to guide trail than 100 feet on curves, densely vegetated users to the start of the trail alignment areas, or around buildings or hills safety itself and enhance to overall appearance signs and reduced speed signs should be and character. Regulatory signs and signs considered. in the pavement should also be utilized to provide visual cues to trial users that Trail nodes off of the main trail should the trail is ending at the street. A concept be accessible (including benches, signage plan of this trailhead concept is illustrated gateway structures, and interpretive later in the chapter. signage) without encroaching on the width of the trail. Vandalism Deterrent and Ease of Repair/ Preventative Maintenance At trail segments meeting accessibility guidelines, an International Symbol of “All trail structures should be designed to Accessibility (ADA) should be identiﬁ ed be as vandal–proof as possible. Rounded at the primary entrance and every major framing members and recessed bolt heads junction of the accessible route. Distances and other hardware should be used for of this route should also be labeled. safety.” (p 24, Uniform Interjurisdictional (Trail accessible route definitions and Trail Design, Use and Management guidelines are outlined in the County Guidelines, dated April 15, 1999) Interjurisdictional Guidelines.) To help deter the potential for vandalism Detectable Warnings and Paving Cues to sign structures, high quality materials; detailed, sturdy construction methods; On the Trail. Awareness strips outlined by and long-lasting materials should be the Santa Clara Valley Water District Coyote used. This will help ensure stability of Aesthetic Guidelines, dated December 23, the structure and help prevent frequent 2000, (a 6 in. wide concrete band with repair in the long-term. imprinted text across the full width of a paved trail) should be utilized at Porous materials such as rock, stone, brick, approaches to trail intersections, trail concrete, and wood should be painted staging areas, street intersections, and at with several coats of sealant or epoxy to areas of trail interpretive and gateway help with preventative maintenance to signage. Strips are typically located 16 stop the penetration of spray paint. These feet from the location being identiﬁ ed. clear coats of sealant can often enhance This item is a visual and textural cue for the appearance of the natural materials,

such as wood or stone. • graphic design of signage panels, trail maps, brochures, and The City’s anti-graffi ti program should be educational material for school contacted for input on fi nal sign structures groups. before fi nal design. Sign Themes and Community Input Strategic planting could serve as a deterrent to vandalism but will have a higher cost Overview of maintenance. Plantings, if provided, The three themes presented to the DAC should not impede or encroach upon the and the community have common design accessibility to persons of special need. elements within that thematic “family”. These common elements are outlined as Please note that minimal horizontal clearing follows: width should not be less than 3 feet 6 inches from the outer edge of the trail. Minimum Simple vertical distance from overhanging branches • bent metal posts with one or bridge under crossings should be 12 feet. curve • painted striping with multi- Opportunities for Public Art color banding on posts The City’s public art program should • curved edges on cantilever seek out opportunities for custom pieces, signs including signage, along the trail. This • logo emblem near the top of all might include the following features: sign posts • gateway structures related; • design of a coyote sculpture on a single post and double post gateway podium, design • decorative signage panels on the sides and backs of and gateway Architectural (Craftsman) • materials to reflect the structures, Craftsman architecture of • ground plane map at trail head and the neighborhood, including staging areas, stone base, wood columns, and • feature near the confluence decorative trellis junction of Coyote Creek and • banding with logo at the base Lower Silver, • tapering shapes to celebrate the ground and the sky, similar to • a mosaic of the river system under Craftsman style, i.e. wider at the Highway 280 underpass, the base and at the skyline • interpretive signage themes, layout, • layered trellis features with and illustrations, tapered ends

Thematic • custom, organic “reed” sign base from metal to reflect riparian habitat • colored banding around the base • logo graphic at base • opportunity for other “theme” pieces, i.e. tree stump, industrial Simple: Interpretive Sign base, etc. • three dimensional sculptural element

Architectural (Craftsman): Interpretive Sign

Thematic: Interpretive Sign

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Background Raising funds for the planning, Federal, State and Local Lobbying construction and maintenance of trails The City Council office should enlist can present a significant challenge for the state and federal elected offi cials as local jurisdictions. Fortunately, since champions who will work with the City 1988, funds for planning and construction to identify every possible funding source. of bicycle and pedestrian projects have The key components of this campaign increased dramatically, primarily through will be: allocations of federal transportation • Coordinating the use of personal dollars via the Transportation Equity contacts of the Council and local Act for the 21st Century, or “TEA-21”. trail advocates to lobby state and TEA-21 was reauthorized in 2005 as the federal offi cials; Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient • Creating as much positive media Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for coverage of the trail as possible; Users (SAFETEA-LU). • And using each funding award to leverage another. The “TEA” legislation provides funds for bicycling and walking facilities via Enlist Federal Representatives as Trail several programs Safe Routes to Schools Champions: Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air • Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program; Do not rely on normal channels, the Recreational Trails Program; the e.g. the City’s lobbyist, to convey Regional Surface Transportation Program the message. A visit from the and the Transportation Enhancement Mayor or a Councilmember with Activities (TEA) program. The funds are a personal relationship with the usually accessed through either having federal elected will make a stronger a successful legislative champion to impression. • earmark a project or through competitive Invite the federally elected offi cials grant processes via a variety of programs. to tour the project. They will be Please note that receipt of federal funds most likely to do this if there is requires NEPA clearance, in addition a positive press opportunity for to CEQA clearance. Obtaining NEPA them. Connect the tour with a clearance does generally require time to press conference around an event obtain, which should be factored into the such as National Trails Day (June timeline of the project. This chapter: 5). • Think about elements that might 1. Outlines a lobbying campaign; make it more attractive to the 2. Describes the most probable grant elected offi cial, when planning the funding sources; tour and press event. For example, 3. Provides two short case studies of on the Iron Horse Trail in the East funded trails. Bay, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

coordinated an event for competitive. The trail could be phased Congresswoman Tauscher and based upon availability of funding. For was able to use the East Bay example, a particular portion of the trail Regional Parks District’s helicopter may serve children on their way to school to give her an aerial tour of the (Safe Routes to School), whereas another trail, highlighting its connections portion of trail may benefi t commuters to neighborhoods and key (Bicycle Transportation Account). The destinations. sources in CAPITAL LETTERS offer the • Illustrate how the federal funds best probability. will help leverage state and local funding. Transportation Funding BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION Enlist your State Representatives as ACCOUNT: The Caltrans’ administered Trail Champions. Enlisting the active Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) support of the City’s Assembly member provides funds to improve safety and and Senator will enhance the chances of convenience for bicycle commuters. The success with any of these programs, but 2004/2005 cycle provided $7.2 million will be especially important when the to city and county agencies. For fi scal economy recovers enough so that budget year 2004/05 the maximum amount an earmarks “Members Requests” are again applicant may receive is $1.8 million possible. although it appears that based upon past • Conduct a tour of the project with years, smaller amounts are more common. your elected official. Invite the Most grants are for under $100,000. BTA press. funds pay a maximum of 90% of project • Keep senior staff in the loop, costs. Eligible expenditures include both especially the person who runs planning and construction. Commuter the District Offi ce. Educate them benefi ts should be well documented. about the benefi ts to the District, How to Access: For the fiscal year and demonstrate the popularity 2004/2005 cycle, Bicycle Transportation of the trail or surrounding trail Plans (BTP) and BTA applications from program in whatever ways you local agencies were due to District Local can. Assistance Offi ces Monday, December • Enlist your representatives’ support 1, 2003. It can be expected that future by having them write letters of deadlines for future cycles will coincide support for all grant applications. with 04/05.

Trail Construction Funding Sources Below is a list of several construction funding sources for which the Coyote Creek Trail would be eligible and

Contact: such as the City of San Jose, that applies • John Brazil, City of San Jose’s Bicycle for several SR2S grants, generally ranks Coordinator them internally as well. Contact phone: (408) 975-3206 : • e-mail: [email protected] Tameka Primm, Caltrans Safe Routes to Schools Coordinator • Ken McGuire, Caltrans Bike Facilities [email protected] Unit e-mail: phone: (916) 653-2750 • Rich Monroe, District 4 Local e-mail: [email protected] Assistance Engineer phone: (510) 286-5226 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANTS (SR2S): The SR2S program is a construction TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT grant program that intends to improve and ACT -ARTICLE 3: The Transportation enhance the safety of pedestrian and bicycle Development Act (TDA) of 1971 provides facilities and related infrastructure to help that one quarter cent of retail sales tax children safely access their schools. The is returned to the county of origin for program reimburses 90% of project costs, funding transportation improvements up to $450,000. Eligible expenses include in that county. Article 3 of TDA allows environmental clearance, preparation RTPA’s (MTC) to earmark 2% of the Local of Plans, Specifi cations and Estimates, Transportation Fund towards bicycle right-of-way engineering, appraisal and and pedestrian facilities. TDA funds can acquisition and constructions costs and be used as a match for federal and state engineering. etc. Up to 10% of the project grants. The funds must be used within costs can be used for non-construction one year of their allocation. related programs or activities related to education, enforcement or encouragement (often referred to as “3E” by school safety How to Access: MTC distributes 70% of and law enforcement offi cials). funds back to each city and unincorporated How to Access: Caltrans issues the area based upon population. The City of RFP to district offi ces in spring of each San Jose received $530,000 in 2003-04. year. December 31, 2006 was the deadline The cities then determine how they will for the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year. It can be spend the funds. The remaining 30% is anticipated that a similar deadline will be distributed via the Valley Transportation set for 2007. District offi ces receive and Authority (VTA) to “Tier 1” projects rank the proposals before sending for fi nal identifi ed in the Countywide Bike Plan, selection to Sacramento. A jurisdiction,

updated every ten years. To get on the Tier (Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) 1 list, a project must generally be ready for in Santa Clara County) program and 50% construction and already have a feasibility distributed through its Transportation for study completed. Livable Communities (TLC) program. Contact: MTC TLC Program: MTC is currently • John Brazil, City of San Jose’s Bicycle rewriting its guidelines and evaluation Coordinator criteria and anticipates issuing a Request for Proposals in April 2004. In the past, phone: (408) 277-3771 eligible TLC projects have included e-mail: [email protected] transportation-related improvements including streetscapes, transit villages, • Mark Rodin, MTC bicycle facilities, and pedestrian plazas. phone: (510) 464-7827 Coyote Creek would be eligible for capital funding under the TLC program. The minimum project cost under the new TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS guidelines is likely to be $500,000; the ACTIVITIES (TE): 10% of federal Surface maximum $5,000,000. Transportation Funds (STP) funds must VTA Share: The VTA will issue its own be used for transportation enhancements call for proposals for its share of TE (TE) activities. Bicycle and pedestrian fa- funds, to be distributed as part of the cilities are one of the 12 eligible categories Community, Design and Transportation under the TE program. Other categories Program (CDT). The VTA will be doing interest include bicycle and of potential a call for planning projects this year. The pedestrian educational activities and pres- programming cycle for capital projects ervation of abandoned railway corridors will be done after that, this winter. The for bicycle and pedestrian use, which CDT program will focus on projects with may apply at some point for the Senter good transit connections or transit access railroad trestle. The Guadalupe River Trail improvements. received $500,000 from MTC’s TE funded TLC program. TEA Contacts: How to Access TEA Funds: TE funds • Rich Monroe, (Statewide Share) are divided at the state level between District 4 Local Assistance Engineer the regions and the state as a whole. In phone: (510) 286-5226; CA, regional transportation planning • agencies, such as MTC, receive 75% and Ashley Nguyen, (MTC/TLC) the state receives 25% for projects that phone:(510) 464-7809 have a statewide significance. MTC e-mail: [email protected]; divides its in half, with 50% going to Congestion Management Agencies

• Celia Chung, (VTA/TLC), Bicycle and support facilities, such as trailhead Program Coordinator, VTA staging areas. This program has provided funding for the Los Gatos Creek Trail. phone: (408) 321-5716 The average award in past years was for e-mail: [email protected] $130,000. A 20% match is required and can be made in cash or in-kind services. Five percent of the 20% must come from Hazard Elimination and Safety (HES): local sources such as city, county, state or 10% of STP funds must be used for private sources. Planning can be part of highway safety, including pedestrian the project but awards are not granted and bicycle safety projects on any public solely for planning. road or any publicly owned bicycle or How to Access: The next deadline is pedestrian trail. October 2004. California’s allocation for How to Access: Each year Caltrans this grant cycle will be approximately solicits candidate projects from cities and $3.2 million. About $2.2 million will be counties. Two lists are created based upon available for non-motorized trails projects. a calculated safety index and upon work Projects should have completed CEQA at type. 25% of the funds go towards Safe the time of application. Index projects and 75% towards Work type projects. Only approximately 20% of Contacts: projects are funded based upon funding • Steve Radosevich, State Parks Ofﬁ ce limitations. Projects must be included in of Grants and Local Services MTC’s FTIP as a lump sum line item. phone: (916) 651-8578 Types of HES projects: Installation of (916) 653-7423 street lights at crossings, improving sight e-mail [email protected] distancing, improving curbs etc. website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/ default.asp?page_id=21362 Contact: • Rich Monroe, District 4 Local Assistance Engineer phone: (510) 286-5226

Recreational Trails Program (RTP): The RTP provides funds for non- motorized projects and is administered by the State Department of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of the program is to provide development/rehabilitation and acquisition of recreational trails

Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Other funded trails: While the City of San Set-Aside: On December 17, 2003 MTC José and Santa Clara County have used approved $200 million in funds for a new this source for parks development (Los Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. Gatos Creek Park, $204,000; Guadalupe Details and guidelines for the distribution Garden, $253,780) it is also available for of funds are still to be devised. Eligible trail development (Santiago Creek Trail, bicycle projects will likely mostly be those City of Orange.) projects identifi ed in the Regional Bicycle Contact: Plan that was last adopted by MTC in 2001 and will begin to be updated beginning • Albert Ventura, California Dept. of summer 2004. Parks and Recreation, Offi ce of Grants and Local Services No determination has been made yet phone: 916-651-8579 regarding eligible pedestrian projects. e-mail: [email protected] Contact: • John Brazil, City of San José’s Bicycle Coordinator Habitat Conservation Fund: The Habitat Conservation Funds provides funds phone: (408) 975-3206 to local governments from the Habitat e-mail: john.brazil@sanJoséca.gov Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of • Doug Johnson, MTC 1990. phone: (510) 817.7846 $2 million is available under the program. e-mail: [email protected] Cities counties and districts are eligible to apply. The HCF Program requires a dollar for dollar match from a non-state source. Non-Transportation Funding Sources Eligible categories for 2005/06 include Land and Water Conservation Fund: wetland, riparian, trails/programs, California’s allocation for fi scal year 2007 anadromous fi sh and trout projects. The is approximately $2.3 million. For local trail at the confl uence of Silver Creek and agencies grant funds are provided through Coyote Creek may be fundable under this a competitive selection process and 40% program. are available for northern California. Contact: Applicants are not advised to apply for • California Dept. of Parks and Rec- more than $200,000 and there is a 1:1 reation, Offi ce of Grants and Local match requirement. Funds are to be used Services for acquisition and/or development, not planning. phone: (916) 653-7423

Best Funding Options The following table lists the most probable funding sources for the funding of the trail. The sources in CAPITAL LETTERS have provided the most funding for local trail projects.

Coyote Creek Construction Funding Best Options Summary Table

Source Due Date Planning (P) Notes Construction (C)

BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION AC- Probably P/C COUNT December 1, http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPro- 2007 grams/bta/btaweb%20page.htm

RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM October 1, C http://www.parks.ca.gov/default. 2004 asp?page_id=21362

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS Spring C Planning can represent a http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPro- portion of project costs. grams/saferoute2.htm TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT Determined C Preliminary engineering ACT, Article 3 by the City for a project can be in- http://www.mtc.ca.gov/funding/STA- cluded. TDA/index.htm TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE Planning C/P Capital grant, likely up to COMMUNITIES (MTC) Probably $5 million in upcoming http://www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/smart_ April 2004; cycle; Planning Grant up to growth/tlc_grants.htm Construction $75,000 to be determined

Community, Design And Transporta- To be deter- This is a new program tion Program (VTA) mined. with guidelines still to be developed.

Hazard Elimination and Safety “Later this C http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPro- year” grams/ hesp/hesp.htm

Funding Tips The following list of funding tips was compiled based upon case studies of suc- cessfully funded trails in Sonoma County and Whittier, CA. Summaries of the case studies can be found in the Appendix .

1. Mix and match funding sources. As with all successful trail projects, the Coyote Creek Trail will require a multi-faceted and phased funding strategy. Divide the trail into segments based upon available and appropriate funding.

2. Get local and state officials to champion your effort by familiar- izing them with the trail via special visits and requesting letters of support for every grant application.

3. Utilize the media to build public and political support for your trail.

4. Maintain on-going contact with the City’s Transportation Department, Bicycle Coordinator and the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle Program coordinator, so that the City staff may be aware of issuance of appropriate Calls for Projects.

5. Look to parks, recreation and transportation public and private funding sources. 6. Maintain a good record with funders, i.e. complete projects in a timely manner.

DOCUMENT PAGE 1. Startup Meeting, 11/15/06 ...... 104 2. Site Walk, 12/14/06 ...... 109 3. Meeting with School District, 02/12/07 ...... 114 4. Art Program Coordination Meeting, 04/16/07 ...... 115 5. Storm Water Treatment Memo, 05/25/07 ...... 118

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November 28, 2006

Meeting Summary Start-up Meeting RE: COYOTE CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN Location of Meeting: San José City Hall Date of Meeting: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Page 1

Attendees: City of San José: Jan Palajac (JP), Public Works, City Facilities Architectural Services, [email protected] Yves Zsutty (YZ), Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, [email protected] Lori Jones (LJ), Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, [email protected] Mike Will (MW), Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, [email protected] Jaime Ruiz, (JR), Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, [email protected] Brian Hartsell, (BH) Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, [email protected] Bill Miller (BM), Police Department, [email protected] Bill Tucker (BT), City Facilities Architectural Services, [email protected] Paul Pereira (PP), Strong Neighborhoods Initiative, [email protected] Jenjoy Roybal (JJR), Convention, Arts and Entertainment, [email protected]

Consultants: Marie Mai, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected] Robert Deegan, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected] Brian Fletcher, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected]

The purpose of this meeting was to initiate the master planning process for the Coyote Creek Trail. We reviewed the trail alignment established by the Feasibility Study prepared June 7, 2004 and identified various opportunities, challenges and changes to be addressed in the Master Plan. We also discussed schedule and next steps.

The following information was discussed and/or decided upon in our meeting:

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Remillard Court to Highway 280

x A new traffic signal and pedestrian crossing has been installed at Remillard Court and Story Road. This signal will link this reach of the Coyote Creek Trail to the reach south of Story Road (currently at the 30% construction documents phase).

x The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) intends for Story Road Landfill to be a future park, though several challenges exist:

o The site is currently bisected by the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). The City is discussing with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) the purchase of the alignment south of Highway 280. o The radio antennas at the Story Road Landfill are currently on land leased from the City through 2018 and will likely limit active use of the site.

o There is some question as to whether the Story Road Landfill has been officially designated as closed by the State. o The City is exploring conducting an access study of the landfill site to investigate providing roadway access into the site in anticipation of its future use as a park. o The City would prefer to replace the chain-link fencing with CA to address by December split-rail fencing around the seasonal pond mitigation site. This site could also be considered for development as one of the “special use areas” identified in the Feasibility Study.

x The Highway 280 under-crossing should be well lit and may JJR to provide public art represent a good opportunity for public art. The City is “menu” to CA by 11/27 developing a “menu” of public art opportunities for trail projects.

x A reach of the Five Wounds Trail (rail to trail conversion) is being CA to request a copy of plans if constructed from Highway 280 north to E. William Street as part available of new housing developments (KB Homes) and is intended to eventually connect to a proposed BART station. This trail will link to the Coyote Creek trail just north of 280, but could also extend southward and link with Coyote Creek trail at an existing railway trestle bridge structure.

Selma Olinder Park

x A new dog park is planned just north of Highway 280 at the CA to request a copy of plans if juncture of the proposed Coyote Creek and Five Wounds trails. available

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x The trail alignment is substantially complete through Selma CA to evaluate expanding the 8 Olinder Park. At the southern end, the pavement terminates foot wide segment in the Master approximately 200' from the Highway 280 under-crossing. At the Plan. CA to document any northern end, the trail narrows from 12 feet wide to 8 feet wide. development challenges in extending the trail southward.

x No other trail improvements are necessary at Selma Olinder Park, though additional signage or other visual elements may be appropriate to provide a unified appearance throughout the trail alignment. Signage with an easy-to-read map to define the northern on-street alignment should be posted at the park.

E. William Street to Santa Clara Street

x The trail will split to two alternate on-street alignments in this segment, one utilizing 16th and 17th Streets, and one utilizing 19th Street. The City's DOT has installed bike lanes on 21st Street. Signage to guides users through the on-street segments should reference the existence of the bike lanes.

x 19th Street is not wide enough to provide a Class III bike route CA to note 16th, 19th and 21st without eliminating parking on one side of the street. The streets as alternate trail routes community expressed opposition to the elimination of parking but in the Master Plan they still want this trail alignment for pedestrians. There are existing bike routes on 16th and 17th Streets and on 21st Street that could be utilized by bicyclists.

Roosevelt Park

x The Roosevelt Park Master Plan was recently updated. An JP to provide a copy of the environmental clearance (Mitigated Negative Declaration) Master Plan to CA by 11/27. prepared in conjunction with this Master Plan update addresses CA to contact Michael Rhoades the proposed trail segment through the park. for a copy of the MND by 11/27.

x A new community center in Roosevelt Park designed by Group 4 Architects will be located just east of the existing palm-lined walkway.

x Other improvements in Roosevelt Park include a shade structure over the existing roller-hockey rink as well as a proposed skate park, softball field improvements, and a pedestrian bridge.

x Due to intensive programming in Roosevelt Park, the proposed CA to address in Master Plan trail alignment should occupy the lower level of the park near the creek to avoid conflicts. An existing path at the lower level can be reused in the southern portion of the site but may need widening.

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Item Person and date to follow up

x Marybeth Carter (793-4183) or Simeon Mercado (793-5526) can provide additional information on Roosevelt Park if needed.

San José High School

x A boardwalk structure defined by the feasibility study, possibly cantilevered, will allow passage along a constrained segment of the trail alignment between San José High School and Coyote Creek, between Santa Clara Street and Julian Street.

o New draft environmental guidelines proposed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) suggest that cantilevered structures may no longer be appropriate in riparian zones. These guidelines have not been adopted yet and City staff have commented that they would have significant impacts to future trail projects. o The proposed boardwalk represents a potential art opportunity. JJR is aware of a similar example designed by Brad Miller.

x The San José Unified School District remains supportive of the CA to confirm trail and the boardwalk in this location.

x The mid-block crossing proposed at Santa Clara Street may not be CA to contact Sam Koosha by warranted, but should be installed with the trail if possible. 11/27 to discuss

x The San José High School parking lot, tennis courts, and ball fields CA to investigate property north of Santa Clara Street were recently renovated and the ownership and any School perimeter fence was relocated closer to Coyote Creek. These District commitments to reserve renovations utilized space designated in the Feasibility Study for adequate space for the the proposed trail alignment. Implementation of the trail in the proposed trail and report to the remaining space would likely require tree removal and mitigation. City

SCVWD Property to Watson Park

x The proposed trail alignment runs along the back of two PP to initiate dialogue with apartment communities just south of Lower Silver Creek. A new property managers to attempt ornamental fence could be provided along this edge to facilitate to gain support for the visual and physical access to the trail. proposed trail and provide update to JP by December

x Watson Park Master Plan should be finalized by Spring 2007 and cleanup operations could begin as soon as Fall 2007. Construction is anticipated for 2008-2009.

x SCVWD is proposing levee along Coyote Creek, which will likely serve as the Coyote Creek Trail alignment through Watson Park.

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Additional Items

x New aerial photos should be available at the same quality as the CA to contact Jason Munkres 2001 aerial photos. Utility maps are available in roadways only. for aerial, utility, and property The rough location of buried wires for the Story Road Landfill data by 11/27. YZ to provide radio towers is also available. sketch of radio tower wires to CA by 11/27

x PP needs construction cost estimate for the Coyote Creek Trail by CA to provide prior to the end the end of June, 2007 to apply for funding. of June

x The newly elected City Council Member for this District campaigned for implementation of the Coyote Creek Trail as one of his priorities.

x The public should be informed of progress on implementation of CA to provide graphics to YZ this reach of the Coyote Creek Trail. The City's Trail Program similar to those provided for website will be updated to include existing alignment plans and Lower Silver Creek by 11/27 an information meeting may be held later in the process. for the website update.

x A TDA Grant may be a funding source for sidewalk and signage CA to provide an itemized list improvements for the on-street segments of the trail between E. of improvements with a cost William Street and Santa Clara Street. estimate for these segments to John Brazil

x Funding for construction may be available through SAFETEA-LU.

x Master Planning for the Coyote Creek Trail segment north of Watson Park to Montague Expressway is anticipated to begin within the next year pending availability of funds.

The information above is Callander Associates’ understanding of items discussed and decisions reached at the meeting. Callander Associates is proceeding with the project based on this understanding. If you have any questions, additions, or corrections to this memo, please contact this office in writing within three days.

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Robert Deegan Callander Associates

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Meeting Summary Site Walk RE: COYOTE CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN Location of Meeting: Along Coyote Creek, various locations between Story Road and Highway 101, San José Date of Meeting: Thursday, December 14, 2006 Page 1

Attendees: City of San José: Jan Palajac (JP), Public Works, City Facilities Architectural Services, [email protected] Yves Zsutty (YZ), Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS), [email protected] Jared Hart (JH), Planning, [email protected] John Brazil (JB), Department of Transportation, [email protected] Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD): Brain Mendenhall (BM), [email protected] Carol Fredrickson (CF), [email protected] Theo Hipol (TH), [email protected] Zhen Shao (ZS), [email protected] Shree Dharashu (SD), [email protected] Guadalupe Coyote Resource Conservation District: Larry Johmann (LJ), [email protected] Consultants: Marie Mai, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected] Robert Deegan, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected] Brian Fletcher, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected] Doug Aylsworth (DA), Nolte Associates, [email protected] Jodi Starbird (SD), David J. Powers and Associates, [email protected]

The purpose of this meeting was to review the physical condition, opportunities, and constraints of the proposed trail alignment with representatives of the City and other stakeholder agencies. We visited several key points along the proposed trail alignment to discuss specific issues and gather input from various meeting attendees.

The following information was discussed and/or decided upon in our meeting:

Site Walk RE: COYOTE CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN Location of Meeting: Along Coyote Creek, San José Date of Meeting: Thursday, December 14, 2006 Page 2

Item Person and date to follow up

Story Road Landfill

x A future reach of the Coyote Creek Trail will continue south of CA to reference future southern Story Road and will utilize the existing traffic signal at Remillard reach linkage in Master Plan. Court and Story Road to link to the reach to be documented as part of this master plan. The City currently has funds to design the reach south of Story Road but has not yet identified funds for construction.

x The existing chain link fence between Remillard Court and Coyote CA to address in Master Plan. Creek should be investigated to determine if it can be removed or realigned to prevent access to the adjacent landfill.

x Soil settlement caused by the existing landfill has resulted in CA to address potential impacts cracked pavement and undulating ground surface at Remillard on trail surfacing in 30% Court. construction documents.

x There is a pinch point at the north end of Remillard Court CA to address in Master Plan. between an existing private bus yard and Coyote Creek. This space is wide enough for a trail alignment but may also be needed in the future to provide vehicular access to a park the City may consider on the former landfill site.

x It may be possible to modify an existing Union Pacific Railroad CA to reference Los Gatos (UPRR) trestle crossing Coyote Creek at the Story Road Landfill to Creek Trail Reach 4 plans for provide alternate trail access to Story Road. A similar trestle details and evaluate conversion was designed by Public Works for the Los Gatos Creek applicability to current project. Trail Reach 4. A historical evaluation may be necessary for CA will reference the bridge CEQA/NEPA clearance. alignment once the City is able to confirm the acquisition of the structure and related parcel from the current owner.

x Public Works will be turning the Story Road Landfill mitigation CA to explore opportunities for site over to PRNS in the next year or two. PRNS may want to seating or special use areas replace the chain link fencing with a concrete split rail fence to taking advantage of this pond. improve visual access. JP to coordinate with Gabrielle

Wilder/DPW to determine

extent of budget for fencing

alterations and whether it can

occur as part of an existing

project or the future trail

project.

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x The area beneath and adjacent to the railroad trestle may be an appropriate location for a seating or special use area as it is relatively quiet and provides views of the creek. However, it should be designed to minimize user’s access to the creek bank and disturbance of the riparian habitat.

Selma Olinder Park

x Selma Olinder Park and the Highway 280 under-crossing are in ZS to provide flood plain maps the 100 year flood plain, but SCVWD has not experienced flooding with 10, 25, 50, and 100 year issues at these locations in the past. flood levels to CA by 1/5.

x The SCVWD is currently pursuing a flood improvement project CA to contact ZS to discuss the along Coyote Creek between Highway 280 and Montague flood improvement project and Expressway. Though this Mid-Coyote Flood Improvement project acquire any available plans is still in its preliminary stages, the Coyote Creek Trail Master including flood plain maps and Plan should reference and address these future improvements existing cross sections by 1/5 . where appropriate.

x The parcel between Selma Olinder Elementary and Coyote Creek YZ to confirm ownership and is owned by the City. A joint use agreement with San Jose use agreement status by 1/5. JP Unified School District (SJUSD)may be in place which could limit to schedule meeting with PRNS opportunities for the proposed trail alignment. staff in preparation for meeting with SJUSD regarding trail development.

x The chain link fence between Selma Olinder Park and the E. CA to coordinate with school William Street parking lot should be replaced with a more and address in Master Plan. attractive fence if possible. CA to discuss with Art Program staff as a potential enhancement area and identify in Master Plan if appropriate.

x Access to the pedestrian bridge between Selma Olinder Park and CA to address in Master Plan. William Street Park is currently obstructed by chain link fence panels which were originally intended to slow bikers. These panels should be removed and replaced with alternate access control methods such as bollards to improve bridge accessibility and aesthetics.

E. William Street to Santa Clara Street

x The trail will continue on-street along 16th, 17th, 19th, and 21st Streets CA to address in Master Plan. in this reach and will be marked with trail signage. The City would like to see embedded medallions or awareness strips in the sidewalks as way finding enhancements to mark the trail alignment in this segment.

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x The 21st Street bike lanes were obstructed with residential trash CA to contact waste receptacles on trash collection day. management company to discuss by 1/5. CA to discuss with JB to determine if any existing ordinances can address the matter.

Roosevelt Park

x The Feasibility Study calls for construction of a new bike path CA to address in Master Plan. along the southern edge of Roosevelt Park. It was determined that simply widening the existing pathway inside the park to provide bike access from 19th Street to the creek alignment would be preferable.

x The bridge at Roosevelt Park will likely not be constructed in the CA to address in Master Plan. near future. A proposed bridge landing location should be considered but will not dictate the trail alignment.

x The trail alignment should stay near the creek through much of CA to determine best location Roosevelt Park before climbing to the top of bank to pass behind for trail to ramp up to the top of San José High Academy. bank minimizing disturbance of existing vegetation.

x A "Native Garden" area exists within Roosevelt Park and adjacent CA to determine if this area to the creek. remains in current use, and if so, align the trail to avoid any impacts.

x Bids for the new community center came in $1.6 million over the estimate. The City is currently re-bidding the project.

San José High Academy

x The community has expressed a strong desire for the trail alignment to follow the creek as much as possible. All efforts should be made in this segment to align the trail between the creek and school and to avoid an on-street alignment.

x According to school officials SJUSD property in this location CA to confirm school property extends to the centerline of the creek. The city will have to acquire boundaries and coordinate with a trail easement in order to build a trail in this location. school and City staff by 1/5.

x The SCVWD currently has a maintenance easement over SJUSD CA to request permission from property along the creek but has had difficulty obtaining access school for site recon and survey from the school due to safety concerns. access by 1/5.

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x The SJUSD recently reconfigured the campus north of E. Julian Street, reducing or eliminating the previously planned trail corridor in some locations.

x There may be opportunities to align the trail along the edge of the CA to coordinate with school existing parking lots to minimize riparian impacts if the SJUSD and City staff by 1/5 will allow some reconfiguration of these parking lots.

x The SJUSD has stated that they will not allow access points CA to review options for between the proposed trail and the school site. providing emergency access from and maintaining visual access to the trail.

Confluence With Lower Silver Creek

x The south bank of Lower Silver Creek contains some SCVWD CA to reference Lower Silver mitigation planting near this location. The proposed bridge Creek as-built documents to location should avoid disturbing this mitigation planting if determine extents of mitigation possible. planting

x The SCVWD currently has no vehicular access to the south bank of Lower Silver Creek in this location and is working with nearby apartment owners to acquire access for maintenance purposes.

x Abutments for the proposed bridge must be located outside the CA to contact ZS to discuss by 100 year flood plain. 1/5

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Robert Deegan Callander Associates

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Coyote Creek Trail Master Plan Highway 101 to Story Road February 12, 2007 Meeting Notes

Attendees: Jan Palajac, CSJ-PW/CFAS Yves Zsutty, CSJ-PRNS Sonja Shurr, SJUSD Ty Williams, SJUSD Amy Ruffo, SJUSD Dr. Robert Perez, SJUSD

The purpose of the meeting was to review a Parking Study prepared by Callander Associates (dated 1/31/07) of the San Jose High School for the north side of E. Julian St. This plan shows a re-striping of the existing parking lots. The fence is relocated in order to provide for an 8’ wide trail and the total number of spaces in the parking lots is increased by one.

Issues Discussed: − SJUSD would like to have the spaces on the west side of parking lot reorganized to eliminate parallel parking and provide a wider aisle. − This wider aisle on the west side should include a wider driveway to accommodate a queue and cars seeking to park. − Realignment of the trail will leave a triangular segment of unpaved “open space”. SJUSD would like to see this area paved and additional parking spaces (possibly 6) replacing the lost parallel spaces in the west lot. − SJUSD would like to seek a tri-party agreement (City obtains easement for recreation, SCVWD obtains easement for maintenance and agrees to clean the creek, and SJUSD grants easement for both purposes). − SJUSD is concerned about safety and security of school campus. Trail opens access from Roosevelt Park. Concerns relate to homeless population and increased gang activity. − City will have Police and Fire Departments review proposed trail alignments. − SJUSD would like to review the parking study after the suggested changes have been made. They would like to see the lines shown for the parking spaces. As long as no parking spaces are lost and the new plan meets with their approval, it can be incorporated in the trail master plan. − In general, SJUSD staff appears supportive of parking lot redesign, but has concerns about impact of trail access along their perimeter.

Action Items: − The City (or Callander Associates) will contact Amy to obtain the CAD drawings for the campus on the south side of E. Julian St. − The City will present a similar plan to SJUSD showing how the trail alignment affects the parking and vehicle circulation on the campus on the south side of E. Julian St. − SJUSD will prepare a brief letter that outlines safety and security concerns currently along the creek, and concern about future problems resulting from improved access. − City to share the SJUSD letter with the City Manager’s Ofﬁ ce, as the City Manager and SCVWD CEO have the issue of homeless encampments on a joint agency meeting agenda. − City to prepare a formal response to documenting its commitment to monitor and secure a future trail.

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Meeting Summary Art Program Coordination Meeting RE: COYOTE CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN Location of Meeting: San José City Hall Date of Meeting: Monday, April 16, 2007 Page 1

Consultants: Marie Mai, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected] Robert Deegan, Callander Associates (CA), [email protected]

The purpose of this meeting was to define the limits and scope of a future art element as part of the trail project. Following the meeting, a discussion was held to update City staff on the planning process and specifically on challenges faced at the boardwalk location behind San José High School and the pedestrian bridge location over Lower Silver Creek.

The following information was discussed and/or decided upon in our meeting:

Item Person and date to follow up Art Program Coordination

x An Art Program Master Plan has been enacted by the City, but the plan is mostly conceptual.

x The City is working on a service order for an Art Program Guidelines document. This document will likely contain guidelines for a standard gateway element, bench, interpretive signage panel, and surface treatment.

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x For the Coyote Creek Master Plan, the goal is to define the type and scope of the art element, but not its appearance. A standard element will be provided as part of trail construction to act as a canvas for an art element. The Sister City structures along the Guadalupe Trail are an example; the initial installation is a concrete structure with a consistent layout. Installation of artwork, surface materials and furnishing allow the site to be customized.

x The art components should remain independent from the overall trail project to avoid potential schedule, budget, and construction conflicts.

x Funding for the Art Program has changed. It is now required to dedicate 1% of the construction cost of a public project to art, and all public projects are now included in this requirement.

x During preparation of the Feasibility Study, the community CA to include provisions for expressed support for a coyote sculpture atop a pedestal as a installation of sculptures upon gateway structure and art element. gateways at locations shown in o The pedestal would be provided as part of general trail the Master Plan. construction, and the coyote sculpture atop would be the art element to be installed separately by the artist o The first priority for one such element is Story Road, the second priority is the confluence area at Lower Silver Creek, and the third priority is E. William Street.

x A community mural would be a good way to enliven the space CA to recommend a mural in beneath Highway 280. this location in the Master Plan. o Steep side-slopes would make it potentially hazardous for community members to implement a mural in this location. o Community painted tiles applied by an artist may be a better option.

x An interpretive signage station at the wetlands mitigation area CA to recommend an art near the Story Road Landfill presents another opportunity for an element in this location in the art element. Master Plan.

x As design work gets underway, City staff will work with the Art Program staff to obtain a final determination on the location of art elements. Boardwalk at San José High School

x Sonja Shurr (SS) with the San José Unified School District (SJUSD) YZ to have letter signed and is expecting a letter from YZ to assure the SJUSD that the City will sent by 4/20; copy MM. take certain measures in operating the trail on SJUSD property. No additional design proposals should be sent to SS until she has received that letter.

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x The boardwalk/trail segment running behind San José High CA to prepare sketch of School south from E. Julian Street impacts several significant trees. proposal for presentation to This impact could be reduced if the school campus fence-line were SJUSD by 4/23. YZ to schedule shifted by 2 feet to 8 feet in several locations. a meeting with SS to discuss these drawings as well as a revised parking lot sketch north of E. Julian Street.

x Where tree impacts cannot be avoided, mitigation land is CA to coordinate w/ biologist potentially available along the riparian corridor at Watson Park, to determine extent of impacts Roosevelt Park, and Selma Olinder Park. and mitigation.

x If adequate mitigation land is not available along this trail reach, CA to make preliminary some opportunities may exist at Kelley Park. determination of whether adequate mitigation land exists along this trail segment.

x The Watson Park pedestrian bridge may be a competing interest for mitigation land, so needs should be identified as soon as possible.

x If the trail narrows further than 8 feet in the boardwalk section, it will be necessary to provide signage on either end of the boardwalk instructing trail users to walk their bikes. Pedestrian Bridge at Lower Silver Creek

x Existing trees along the east side of the pedestrian bridge should CA to retain trees in Master not be eliminated due to mitigation and visual screening concerns. Plan.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: DATE: May 25, 2007

FROM: Nolte Associates PROJ #: SJB026300 – Coyote Creek Trail SUBJECT: Storm Water Treatment on Trails

BACKGROUND

Urban development increases pollutant load, runoff velocity and volume due to increase in impervious area and modiﬁ cation of land use practices. Managing pollutant discharges into San Francisco Bay and its tributaries is the responsibility of the Santa Clara Valley Urban Run- off Pollution Program (SCVURPP) under Waste Discharge Permit Requirements of the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board. This program requires design and implementation of source control and treatment measures, to reduce the discharge of storm water pollutants into water bodies.

NPDES permit number: CAS029718 issued to the SCVURPP Agencies, paragraph 3.c.i subpara- graph 2, deﬁ nes the areas requiring control measures and contains the following language:

“Excluded from this category are sidewalks, bicycle lanes, trails, bridge accessories, guardrails, and landscape features.”

Therefore, no speciﬁ c measures are required to control runoff or pollutants from the trail. Mea- sures to control litter and debris, like trash cans, should be included as a matter of good house- keeping. Parking lots in support of trails would most likely still require some form of best management practices.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Early in the process, we recommend that the project at least gain approval for sloping the trail toward the Creek. While this may be the existing drainage pattern for the area in which the trail will be placed, the direction of this cross slope of the trail has been an issue with the SCVWD in the past. Steep side slopes on the creek and the possibility pollutants from the trail entering the Creek drive this concern. It is important to note that the trail is not for use by motor vehicles and therefore the pollutants that are generated by vehicle trafﬁ c and which have signiﬁ cant impacts on surface water quality will not be present.

Second, the project may consider incorporating aggregate base shoulders to minimize the additional runoff from low ﬂ ow events. There will be some additional runoff created by the paved trail. However, it will be minimal and it will be practically eliminated by the permeability of the shoulders.

Third, the project may try to incorporate biofi ltration strips (biostrips) at feasible locations along the trail’s alignment. A biofi ltration strip is a vegetated buffer which allows sheet fl ow and can provide water quality treatment. Based on the drawings provided, the maximum trail width is 16 feet. A biostrip would be at a maximum 4:1 slope and would be vegetated. Based on these requirements, rough calculations indicate that a minimum length of 15 feet (perpendicular to the trail) would be required. This alternative is the most dispersed form of surface runoff and will function well without creating concentrated fl ows in storm events.

While effective for storm water quality treatment, a bioswale will concentrate fl ow. This fl ow concentration would require inlets, pipe, creek outfalls or connection to an existing storm drain system. The main drawback to a bioswale is that the fl ow would need to be collected and removed from the swale at various intervals (depending upon the longitudinal slope and the swale’s cross sectional geometry) to provide the necessary depth and velocity of fl ow. In addition, a swale and drainage system would need to be sized to convey not only a water quality event, but also a higher design storm event, such as a 10-year storm.

© copyrighted 2008 Callander Associates Coyote Creek Trail Landscape Architecture, Inc. 121 Story Road to Lower Silver Creek Master Plan © copyrighted 2008 Callander Associates Coyote Creek Trail Landscape Architecture, Inc. 122 Story Road to Lower Silver Creek Master Plan Bibliography

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City of San José Brian Hartsell, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services City Council Paul Pereira, Strong Neighborhoods Chuck Reed, Mayor Initiative Pete Constant, District 1 Michael Rhoades, Planning Forrest Williams, District 2 John Brazil, Department of Sam Liccardo, District 3 Transportation (Vacant), District 4 Bill Miller, Police Department Nora Campos, District 5 JenJoy Roybal, Public Art Project Pierluigi Oliverio, District 6 Manager Madison Nguyen, District 7 Napp Fakuda, Environmental Services David D. Cortese, District 8 Department Judy Chirco, District 9 Nancy Pyle, District 10 Santa Clara Valley Water District Public Works Brian Mendenhall, Project Manager Katy Allen, Director Carol Fredrickson Parks, Recreation and Theo Hipol Neighborhood Services Zhen Shao Albert Balagso, Director Shree Dharashu San José Unified School Technical Advisory District Committee Dr. Robert Perez, Principal, San José City of San José High School Sonja Shurr, Facilities and Property Jan Palajac, Public Works, City Facilities Consultant Architectural Services Ty Williams William Tucker, Public Works, City Amy Ruffo Facilities Architectural Services Yves Zsutty, Parks, Recreation and Regional Water Quality Neighborhood Services Control Board Jamie Ruiz, Parks, Recreation and Alec Naugle Neighborhood Services Guadalupe Coyote Resources Lori Jones, Parks, Recreation and Conservation District Neighborhood Services Mike Will, Parsk, Recreation and Larry Johmann Neighborhood Services

Consultant Team Callander Associates, Landscape Architecture Brian Fletcher, Principal-in-charge Marie Mai, Project Manager Robert Deegan, Designer Tracey Adams, Project Assistant David J. Powers and Associates, Environmental Consulting Jodi Starbird Lori Parks Nolte Engineering, Land Surveying Doug Aylsworth, Civil Engineer CH2M Hill, Hydraulic Engineering David Von Rueden, Senior Project Manager Erika Powell Pacific Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering Chalerm (Beeson) Liang Biggs Cardosa Associates, Structural Engineering Dan Devlin Sarah Moyles