Morgan Hill City Council
February 18, 2026

Category Extents School Name Page Reference
Safe Routes to School Project Calle Verde/ Calle Mazatan (Intersection) El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project East side of Calle Mazatan from Main Ave. to school drop off circleEl Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave/ Calle Mazatan (Intersection) El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project School drop off circle El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project Calle Mazatan between Central Ave and Main Ave El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project El Toro Elementary School - School ZoneEl Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project Central Ave between Butterfield Blvd and Serene Dr El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project Butterfield Blvd /Central Ave (Intersection) El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave / Butterfield Blvd (Intersection) El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave /Butterfield Blvd (Intersection) El Toro Elementary School 61 Safe Routes to School Project Fountain Oaks Dr /Gallop Dr (Intersection) Jackson Academy 65 Safe Routes to School Project Fountain Oaks Dr /Saddleback Dr (Intersection) Jackson Academy 65 Safe Routes to School Project Fountain Oaks Dr /Sorrel Way (Intersection) Jackson Academy 65 Safe Routes to School Project Trail Dr / Vista Del Valle (Intersection) Jackson Academy 65 Safe Routes to School Project Gallop Dr / Dunne Ave (Intersection) Jackson Academy 65 Safe Routes to School Project Monterey Rd between Central Ave and Keystone Ave Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project Central Ave between Monterey Rd and Del Monte Ave Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project School driveway exit Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave between Hale Ave and Peak Ave Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project Del Monte Ave / Main Ave (Intersection) Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project Monterey Rd between Main Ave to Cochrane Rd Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project Monterey Rd / Wright Rd (Intersection) Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project Keystone Ave between Del Monte Ave to Monterey Rd Britton Middle School 57 Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave (in front of school) Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Existing crosswalk in front of school (Main Ave) Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Striping on Main Ave in front of school Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Driveway in front of school (on Main Ave) Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Half Rd between Mission View to Elm Rd Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Half Rd /Mission View Dr (Intersection) Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Half Rd between Condit Rd and Elm RdLive Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Condit Rd / Main Ave (Intersection) Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave / Elm Rd (Intersection) Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Elm Rd between Half Rd to Main Ave Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Half Rd between Condit Rd to Mission View DrLive Oak High School 67 94 · Resources

Category Extents School Name Page Reference
Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave between Condit Rd to Elm Rd Live Oak High School 67 Safe Routes to School Project Dunne Ave. / Peppertree Dr. (Intersection) Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Dunne Ave. / Peppertree Dr. (Intersection) Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Murphy Ave / Dunne Ave (Intersection) Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Pine Way/ Dunne Ave (Intersection) Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Tassajara Circle / Dunne Ave (Intersection) Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Dunne Ave between Murphy Ave and Peppertree Dr Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Malaga Dr at Dunne AveNordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project School driveway/back parking lot Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Shopping/retail parking at northwest corner of Murphy Ave and Dunne Ave Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Nordstrom Elementary School - School zone Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Dunne Ave between US 101 and Hill Rd Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project Peppertree Dr /Jasmine Way (Intersection) Nordstrom Elementary School 71 Safe Routes to School Project School driveway entrance (east of La Roda Court) Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78 Safe Routes to School Project Both crosswalks in front of school (east of La Roda Court and north of La Rena Court)
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78
Safe Routes to School Project Tree at La Rena Court / La Crosse Dr (Intersection) Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78 Safe Routes to School Project La Crosse Dr (entire loop) Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78 Safe Routes to School Project School driveway exit Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78 Safe Routes to School Project La Crosse Dr/Calle Enrique (Intersection) Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78 Safe Routes to School Project Vineyard Blvd / La Crosse Dr (Intersection) Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78 Safe Routes to School Project La Grande Dr / La Crosse Dr (Intersection) Paradise Valley Engineering Academy 78 Safe Routes to School Project Main Ave midblock across from school PA Walsh Elementary Recommendations Map 75 Safe Routes to School Project School driveway parking spots on Main Ave PA Walsh Elementary Recommendations Map 75 Safe Routes to School Project School driveway/parking lot on Peak Ave PA Walsh Elementary Recommendations Map 75 Safe Routes to School Project Peak Ave between Wright Ave to Dunne AvePA Walsh Elementary Recommendations Map 75 Safe Routes to School Project Peak Ave / Main Ave (Intersection) PA Walsh Elementary Recommendations Map 75 Safe Routes to School Project Peak Ave/Claremont Dr (Intersection)PA Walsh Elementary Recommendations Map 75 Safe Routes to School Project Campus Voices College Bound Language Academy 82 Safe Routes to School Project Cosmo Ave/Monterey Rd (Intersection) Voices College Bound Language Academy 82 Safe Routes to School Project Monterey Rd – immediately north of Cosmo Ave Voices College Bound Language Academy 82 Safe Routes to School Project Monterey Rd between Dunne Ave to Vineyard Blvd Voices College Bound Language Academy 82 Safe Routes to School Project Monterey Rd between San Pedro Ave and Cosmo Rd Voices College Bound Language Academy 82 Safe Routes to School Project Spring Ave between Hale Ave to Monterey Rd Voices College Bound Language Academy 82 Unified Project List · 95

Funding
Opportunities
A range of funding opportunities exist at the
Federal, State, and regional level to increase safety
on roadways. While future funding is uncertain, the
funding programs below can provide the City of
Morgan Hill to compete effectively for public grants
that can advance the actions project recommendations included in this plan to help eliminate crashes that kill and seriously injure people.
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Table 23 Federal, State, and Regional Funding Sources
Level
Funding Source/
Program
Administering
Agency Funding Type Supports / Description
Typical Award
Amount
Application
Cycle
Federal
Active Transportation
Infrastructure Investment
Program (ATIIP)
Federal Highway
Administration Infrastructure
Supports planning, design, and construction of active
transportation networks and spines connecting communities and destinations.
$200K-$13M
Annual (last
release in
2024)
Federal
Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD)
U.S. Department
of Transportation Infrastructure Funds major capital projects (roads, bridges, rail, ports) with national or regional impact on safety and mobility. $1M-$25M+ Annual Federal Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG)
U.S. Department
of Housing
and Urban
Development
Infrastructure &
Program
Flexible funding for community development, including
streets, sidewalks, and neighborhood revitalization. $200-$400K Annual Federal Congestion Mitigation and
Air Quality (CMAQ)
Federal Highway
Administration Infrastructure
Funds projects improving air quality and reducing congestion—includes bike lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian improvements.
$100K-$3M Annual
Federal
Reconnecting
Communities and
Neighborhoods
U.S. Department
of Transportation Infrastructure Funds removal, retrofit, or replacement of infrastructure barriers to community connectivity. $100K-$5M+ Annual to 2-Year Cycle Federal Safe Streets and Roads
for All (SS4A)
U.S. Department
of Transportation
Infrastructure &
Program
Provides grants to develop safety action plans, pilot projects, and implement safety infrastructure improvements aiming for zero roadway deaths.
$200K-$25M Annual
through 2026
State Active Transportation
Program (ATP)
California
Transportation
Commission
Infrastructure &
Program
Competitive grant supporting active transportation (walking, biking) infrastructure and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
$500K-$2M 2-4 Year
Cycle
State
Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities
(AHSC)
California
Strategic Growth
Council
Infrastructure &
Program
Integrates housing, transit, and infrastructure to reduce vehicle miles traveled and support sustainable development. $5M+ Annual State California Office of Traffic
Safety (OTS) OTS Program Funds education and enforcement programs for roadway safety, including Safe Routes to School and public outreach. $100K-$5M Annual State
Highway Safety
Improvement Program
(HSIP)
Caltrans Infrastructure &
Program
Funds infrastructure and safety education programs that reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries. $100K-$10M 2-Year Cycle State
SB-1 / State
Transportation
Improvement Program
(STIP)
California
Transportation
Commission
Infrastructure Funds long-term highway, rail, and transit improvements at the state and regional level. >$10M 2-Year Cycle
Funding Opportunities · 97

Level
Funding Source/
Program
Administering
Agency Funding Type Supports / Description
Typical Award
Amount
Application
Cycle
State
Sustainable
Transportation Equity
Project (STEP)
California Air
Resources Board
Infrastructure &
Program
Funds clean and community-led transportation projects (bike/ ped infrastructure, shared mobility, education). $3M-$14M Annual State
Sustainable
Transportation Planning
(STP) Grants
Caltrans Program
(Planning)
Funds planning and community engagement studies to
improve active transportation and connectivity. $100K-$500K Annual Regional /
Local
Bay Area Traffic Incident
Management Micro-Grant
Pilot
MTC Program
The Bay Area Traffic Incident Management Micro-Grant Pilot (Micro-Grant) will provide targeted funding to empower local agencies in acquiring necessary training, equipment and technology to enhance their ability to respond to and clear traffic incidents quickly and safely.
$5,000-$100K Pilot
Regional /
Local
Community-Based
Transportation Plan
(CBTP) Implementation
Opportunities

VTA / MTC
Program
(Planning &
Implementation)
Supports community-based transportation priorities identified in local CBTPs such as Morgan Hill’s, including safety and connectivity projects.
$150K-$600K 4-Year Cycle
Regional /
Local
Measure B (Santa Clara
County)
Santa Clara
Valley
Transportation
Authority
Infrastructure Sales tax revenue for transit, highway, and active transportation improvements. $500K-$2M 2-Year Cycle Regional /
Local
MTC One Bay Area Grant
(OBAG) MTC Infrastructure
Funds local street maintenance, bicycle/pedestrian enhancements, and transportation planning aligned with regional housing goals.
>$500K 4-Year Cycle
Regional /
Local
Transportation Fund
for Clean Air (TFCA) –
Regional Fund
Bay Area
Air Quality
Management
District
(BAAQMD)
Infrastructure &
Program
Competitive regional funding for bike/ped safety, clean mobility, and transportation demand management projects. $100K-$500K+ Annual 98 · Resources

Citywide Traffic
Calming Toolkit
Well established safety measures are available to
address issues such as missing pedestrian and
bicycling infrastructure, speeding, and cut-through
traffic (as mentioned above). As part of the Safe
Routes to School element of the Plan, the project
team developed a traffic calming toolkit designed
to enhance safety and comfort throughout
Morgan Hill. While these treatments are primarily
intended for areas near schools, they can also be
applied more broadly, particularly in locations that
generate pedestrian and bicycle activity or where
vulnerable populations are present. This toolkit
serves as a resource for City staff, offering a menu
of treatments along with guidance on where and
how they can provide safety benefits. It is not
intended to prescribe specific actions or prioritize
investments, as decisions about when and how
to calm traffic must rely on engineering judgment
and local context.
15 https://highways.dot.gov/safety/data-analysis-tools/rsdp/rsdp-tools/desktop-reference-crash-reduction-factors 16 https://cmfclearinghouse.fhwa.dot.gov/
Each treatment includes the following:
• A photo
• Brief Description
• Safety benefits summary
• Applicability, including:
• Street Types based on Street Typologies
developed for the TMP (see Table 7 below):
• Locations
• General considerations for implementation
• Expected Crash Reduction and/or Modification
Factors
• Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)15: Represents
the expected percentage reduction in crashes
that would occur after implementing a specific
countermeasure
• Crash Modification Factor (CMF)16: A multiplicative factor used to estimate the expected number of crashes after implementing a
countermeasure.
• Typical cost range (in USD)
• $ = <5,000
• $$ = 5,000 – 49,999
• $$$ = 50,000 – 150,000
• $$$$ = >150,000
• Expected lifespan range (where applicable)
• Short Term: Less than 5 years
• Medium Term: 5-25 Years
• Long Term: Greater than 25 years
• References
Citywide Traffic Calming Toolkit · 99

Table 24 2024 TMP Street Typology Definitions
Street
Typology Travel Patterns
Bike And Pedestrian
Considerations Land Uses
Boulevard
Higher volume streets that connect
various parts of a City or region;
signal coordination should be a
priority; typically carry more than
20,000 vehicles per day
Facilities require greater
separation to be comfortable
and useful
May include commercial,
residential, or recreational
amenities along the route;
site access should be
managed
Community
Corridor
Moderate speed and volume streets
that primarily serve trips within the
City of Morgan Hill; daily traffic
volumes range from 5,000 to 25,000
vehicles per day
Accommodates all modes
while prioritizing safety,
convenience, and comfort of
bicyclists and pedestrians
Balances land access
and mobility and passes
through residential and
mixed-use areas
Main Street
Primarily serves trips within the City
of Morgan Hill; typical traffic volumes
are less than 10,000 vehicles per day
Accommodates all modes
while prioritizing safety,
convenience, and comfort of
bicyclists and pedestrians
Balances land access
and mobility and passes
through residential and
mixed-use areas
Neighborhood
Street
Supports short-distance trips and
access to residential areas; prioritizes
safety, lower vehicle speeds, and
traffic volumes; typical traffic volumes
are less than 1,000 vehicles per day
Basic facilities should be able
to meet the needs of people
walking and biking of all ages
and abilities
Provides local access
to neighborhoods and
residential areas
Rural Street
High speed roadways that serve both
local traffic and regional trips from
outside of city limits to destinations
on the edge of the City; traffic
volumes are generally 5,000 vehicles
per day or less
Bikeways may require greater
separation to be comfortable
and useful; dedicated pedestrian facilities may only be necessary in some locations
May include both residential and rural/agricultural
uses along the route
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Pedestrian
Infrastructure And
Crossings
Sidewalks
Figure 44 Sidewalk on Jarvis Drive and
Butterfield Boulevard, Morgan Hill (Source: Toole
Design)
Overview
Sidewalk installation involves filling gaps in the
existing sidewalk network and adding sidewalks
where none currently exist.

Safety Benefits
By installing and upgrading pedestrian facilities,
pedestrians have a space to travel separately
from vehicles, reducing conflict opportunities and
crash risk.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street, Neighborhood Street
Location: Adjacent to roadways, especially near
high pedestrian traffic generators (including
schools, parks, shopping centers, and other
destinations).

General considerations for
implementation
• Including a landscape buffer in between the
sidewalk and roadway increases pedestrian
comfort.

Expected Crash Reduction
74-88% reduction in pedestrian-vehicle crashes
Cost (per block face)
Design/Construction $$ to $$$
Maintenance $$
Expected Lifespan
Long Term
References
Arlington County Multimodal Safety Engineering
Toolbox | Executive Summary
Citywide Traffic Calming Toolkit · 101

Curb Extensions
Figure 45 Curb extensions (Source: Caltrans)
Overview
Curb extensions, also known as bulb-outs, extend
the curb line into the parking lane. This treatment
narrows the street width where it is applied. Curb
extensions include ADA-compliant curb ramps and
high-visibility crosswalk markings.

Safety Benefits
Narrowing the street width shortens the crossing
distance for pedestrians, reduces the amount of
time pedestrians are exposed to conflicts, discourages high motor vehicle speeds, and improves driver visibility of pedestrians.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street, Neighborhood Street
Location: Curb extensions are commonly applied
to intersection corners but can also be applied
midblock. This treatment is typically implemented
in areas with higher density and development.

General considerations for
implementation
• Turning radius of design vehicles (e.g. school
buses)
• Road diets, daylighting efforts, and road
functional class changes are situations in which
tightening intersections can be considered
• Paint and flex posts can be used as a near-term
curb extension treatment, with concrete curb
extensions recommended as the long-term
treatment.

Expected Crash Reduction
A CRF has not yet been associated with curb
extensions. However, research indicates that
tighter corner radii is associated with a reduction
in crash severity.

Cost (per Curb Extension)
Concrete Paint/Post
Design/Construction $$$ $$
Maintenance $ $$
Expected Lifespan
Medium Term
References
STEP STUDIO - Tools for Selecting and
Implementing Countermeasures for Improving
Pedestrian Crossing Safety
NCHRP Report 926: Guidance to Improve Pedestrian
and Bicyclist Safety at Intersections (2020)
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Midblock Crosswalk
Figure 46 Midblock crosswalk in front of
Live Oak High School, Morgan Hill (Source: Toole
Design)
Overview
A midblock crosswalk is a pedestrian crosswalk
located midblock rather than at an intersection.

Safety Benefits
Midblock crosswalks reduce the distance between
crosswalks by creating additional formalized
crossing locations. Creating formalized crossing
locations midblock reduces unpredictable pedestrian crossings and increases drivers’ ability to predict and detect crossing pedestrians.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street, Neighborhood Street, Rural Street
Location: Midblock crosswalks can be applied
anywhere where there is a significant distance
between existing crosswalks and there is a
demand for crossing.

Considerations for Implementation
• All midblock crossings should be paired with a
traffic control device such as a HAWK or RRFB.
• Analyze the network for popular pedestrian
destinations such as transit stops, schools,
parks, parking lots, retail shopping, and
tourist attractions.
• Midblock crossings should only be placed in
locations where approaching vehicles have
adequate time to yield to the pedestrian.
• Locate midblock crossings at least 100 feet
from side streets or major driveways so turning
drivers have enough time to detect and yield
to pedestrians.
• If a midblock crossing is added too close to an
existing crossing, vehicle queues may extend
across the crosswalk, or drivers may not
anticipate stopping for the crossing.
• High visibility crosswalk patterns (e.g., continental and ladder) and reflective crosswalk markings (e.g., retro reflective paint and
thermoplastic tape) increase the visibility and
effectiveness of midblock crossings.
• Adding curb extensions and median islands to
a midblock crosswalk can increase pedestrian
visibility especially on roadways with 4 or more
lanes and AADT ≥ 9,000, or the risk for pedestrian crashes could increase. • Strongly consider adding advance ‘Stop Here
For Pedestrians’ sign and Stop line if:
• 4 or more lane roadway with or without
raised median refuge with any AADT and any
speed limit, or;
• Any number of lane roadway with any AADT
and ≥ 35 mph speed limit.

Expected Crash Reduction
48% reduction in pedestrian crashes for high
visibility materials
Cost
Design/Construction $$ to $$$
Maintenance $
Expected Lifespan
Short to Medium Term
References
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) |
FHWA
STEP STUDIO - Tools for Selecting and
Implementing Countermeasures for Improving
Pedestrian Crossing Safety
Field Guide for Selecting Countermeasures at
Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Locations
NCHRP Report 926: Guidance to Improve
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Intersections
(2020)
Citywide Traffic Calming Toolkit · 103

Crosswalk Restriping
Figure 47 Crosswalk in front of Paradise Valley
Elementary School, Morgan Hill (Source: Toole
Design)
Overview
Crosswalk restriping involves repainting crosswalks using high-visibility crosswalk markings (e.g., continental or ladder patterns) and/or
reflective materials (e.g., retro reflective paint or
thermoplastic tape).

Safety Benefits
This treatment increases crosswalk visibility to
drivers in day and nighttime conditions, helping
them predict and identify pedestrian crossing
locations. Crosswalk restriping helps reduce the
risk of crashes caused by poor visibility.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street, Neighborhood Street, Rural Street
Location: Refer to the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) guidance for placement
of all signs and markings.

General considerations for
implementation
• Consider using in-street signs at midblock
locations. In-street signs are appropriate on
streets with a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or
less and 2-3 lanes.
• Typical signs and markings are appropriate both
midblock and at intersections, particularly where
the volume of pedestrians is high.

Expected Crash Reduction
40% reduction in pedestrian injury crashes when
implementing high-visibility crosswalks | CMF ID
4123
10% reduction in crashes where thermoplastic
markings were applied | CMF ID 9017
Cost
Design/Construction $ to $$
Maintenance $
Expected Lifespan
Short to Medium Term
References
Crosswalk Visibility Enhancements | FHWA
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) - FHWA
Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure
Selection System
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Leading Pedestrian Interval
Figure 48 Intersection featuring an LPI
(Source: City of San Rafael)
Overview
A Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) is a traffic
signal feature that gives pedestrians 3–7 seconds
to enter the crosswalk before vehicles are given a
green light. This increases visibility, helps prevent
conflicts, and increases the likelihood of motorists
yielding to pedestrians.

Safety Benefits
LPIs increase pedestrian visibility by better establishing their presence in the crosswalk before vehicles turn right or left.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street
Location: It is recommended that LPIs are used
at intersections with high turning vehicle volumes
and high pedestrian volumes.

General considerations for
implementation
• Refer to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD) for guidance on LPI timing
and to ensure that pedestrian signals are
accessible for all users.

Expected Crash Reduction
13% reduction in pedestrian-vehicle crashes at
intersections | CMF ID 9918
Cost
Design/Construction* Varies
Maintenance** $
* Design/Construction costs vary depending on the need
to upgrade existing signal infrastructure and/or software to implement LPIs.
**Impact to the overall maintenance cost of an existing signal is negligible.

Expected Lifespan
N/A
References
STEP STUDIO - Tools for Selecting and
Implementing Countermeasures for Improving
Pedestrian Crossing Safety
FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures
NCHRP Report 926: Guidance to Improve
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Intersections
(2020)
Citywide Traffic Calming Toolkit · 105

Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons (RRFBs)
Figure 49 RRFB at Main Ave and Del Monte
Ave, Morgan Hill (Source: Toole Design)
Overview
A Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) is
a crosswalk enhancement feature that consists
of pedestrian crossing signage accompanied by
rectangular, yellow flashing lights. The lights are
activated by a pedestrian push button and flash at
a high frequency when activated.

Safety Benefits
RRFB’s flashing lights increase pedestrian visibility
at uncontrolled crossings. RRFBs can reduce
crashes up to 47% and increase motorist yielding
rates up to 98%.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street, midblock crossing
Location: RRFBs are commonly placed midblock
and where there is demand for crossing.

General considerations for
implementation
• In densely populated areas, safe crossing
opportunities that include crosswalk enhancements should be provided close together (every 200 feet).
• For 2 or 3 lane roadways with raised median and
AADT ≤ 15,000 and ≥ 40 mph speed limit, or;
• 3 or more lane roadways with or without raised
median and AADT 9,000-15,000 and ≥ 35 mph
speed limit.

Expected Crash Reduction
47% reduction in pedestrian crashes | CMF ID
9024
Cost
Design/Construction $$ ($30,000 average
cost per crossing)
Maintenance $$
Expected Lifespan
Medium Term
References
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) |
FHWA
STEP STUDIO - Tools for Selecting and
Implementing Countermeasures for Improving
Pedestrian Crossing Safety
Field Guide for Selecting Countermeasures at
Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Locations
NCHRP Report 926: Guidance to Improve
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Intersections
(2020)
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High-Intensity Activated
Crosswalks (HAWKs)
Figure 50 HAWK Crossing (Source: Toole
Design)
Overview
A High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK),
also referred to as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
(PHB), is a type of traffic signal consisting of 2
red lights above a single yellow light. HAWKs
remain dormant until activated by a pedestrian
push button or other form of pedestrian detection.

Once activated, the HAWK flashes yellow before
transitioning to solid red. These lights signal
approaching drivers to come to a complete stop.

Safety Benefits
A HAWK’s flashing lights increase pedestrian
visibility and give pedestrians the right of way at
uncontrolled crossings.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
midblock crossing
Location: HAWKs are commonly placed midblock and where there is demand for crossing.

This treatment can also be applied to facilitate
pedestrian crossings where a warrant for traffic
control signals is not met, or where the warrant
for Pedestrian Crossings or School Crossings is
met but the decision is made not to install a traffic
control signal. (CA-MUTCD Chapter 4F)
If no traffic control warrants are met, and if gaps
in traffic are not adequate to permit pedestrians to
cross, or if the speed for vehicles approaching on
the major street is too high to permit pedestrians
to cross, or if pedestrian delay is excessive, the
need for a pedestrian hybrid beacon should be
considered on the basis of an engineering study
that considers major-street volumes, speeds,
widths, and gaps in conjunction with pedestrian
volumes, walking speeds, and delay. (CA-MUTCD
Chapter 4F)
General considerations for
implementation
• For 4 or more lane roadway with AADT ≥ 15,000
and any speed limit, or;
• 3 or more lane roadway with or without raised
median refuge with AADT ≥ 9,000 and ≥ 35 mph
speed limit, or;
• Any number of lanes roadway with any AADT
and ≥ 40 mph speed limit.

Expected Crash Reduction
55% reduction in pedestrian crashes | CMF ID
9020
Cost
Design/Construction $$$$ ($350,000 average
cost per intersection)
Maintenance $$$
Expected Lifespan
Medium Term
References
STEP STUDIO - Tools for Selecting and
Implementing Countermeasures for Improving
Pedestrian Crossing Safety
Field Guide for Selecting Countermeasures at
Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Locations
NCHRP Report 926: Guidance to Improve
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Intersections
(2020)
Citywide Traffic Calming Toolkit · 107

Signage
Improved Signage
Figure 51 Existing Signs in Morgan Hill
(Source: Toole Design)
Overview
This treatment involves upgrading existing signage
and installing new signage (e.g., school zone
signage, speed limit signage, stop signs).

Safety Benefits
Signage alerts drivers of local speed limits, traffic
rules, and school zones, reminding them to be
conscious of traffic safety.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street, Neighborhood Street, Rural Street
Location: Refer to the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) guidance for design and
placement of all signs and markings.

General considerations for
implementation
• Signage location and resulting visibility
• Signage should be placed with consideration of
other existing signage to avoid visual clutter
• Signs require regular maintenance
• Consideration for Stop Signs requires a warrant
analysis
Expected Crash Reduction
A Crash Reduction Factor has not been associated
with static speed limit signs.

Cost
Design/Construction $
Maintenance $
Expected Lifespan
Short to Medium Term
References
2020-ntmp-manual.pdf
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Speed Feedback Signs
Figure 52 Pole-mounted Radar-Speed Sign
(Source: Tim Magee)
Overview
A speed feedback sign is a speed limit sign with
an electronic component that measures approaching vehicle speeds and displays feedback to drivers in real time. Detected speeds of approaching vehicles flash on the sign’s screen when a driver is
going faster than the speed limit.

Safety Benefits
This treatment increases driver awareness of the
speed limit and their own traveling speed. Analysis
of speed feedback signs have shown that they are
effective at reducing speed at installation locations for different vehicle types across a variety of roadway contexts.

Applicability
Street types: Boulevard, Community Corridor,
Main Street, Neighborhood Street, Rural Street
Location: Speed feedback signs should be placed
where speeding issues have been identified.

General considerations for
implementation
• Feedback signs can be permanent or portable
Expected Crash Reduction
7% reduction in all crashes when implemented at
high-crash curve sites | CMF ID 6886
Cost
Design/Construction $$
Maintenance $
Expected Lifespan
5-10 years
References
Dynamic Speed Display/Feedback Signs | NHTSA
Proven Safety Countermeasures | FHWA
Countermeasures That Work | NHTSA
Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure
Selection System
Citywide Traffic Calming Toolkit · 109

Bike Facilities
Figure 53 Class II Buffered bike lane on Main
Ave, Morgan Hill (Source: Toole Design)
Overview
Shard Use Paths (Class I) separate bicyclists from
motorists, either by placing a physical barrier
between a bike lane and the travel lane or by
constructing a bike facility above the level of
the roadway.

Buffered bike lanes (Class II) are conventional bike
lanes paired with an adjacent painted buffer to
create physical space between the bike lane and
motor vehicle traffic.

Bike Boulevards or Bike Routes (Class III) share
the roadway with motor vehicles. Bike routes
are established by placing bike route signs and
optional shared roadway markings (sharrows)
along roadways.

Safety Benefits
Class I – Shared Use Paths: By removing bicyclists
and pedestrians from motor vehicle traffic, these
facilities offer the highest level of safety and comfort for all users. Shared use paths significantly reduce the likelihood of vehicle-bicycle conflicts
and encourage active transportation by providing
low-stress options for people to walk and bike.

Class II - Buffered Bike Lanes: By installing and
upgrading bike facilities, bicyclists have designated
space to travel separately from motor vehicles,
reducing conflict opportunities and crash risk.

Class III – Bike Boulevards/Bike Routes:

Establishing a roadway as a bike route signals to
bicyclists that it has lower motor vehicle traffic
volumes than other parallel routes. Bike route
signage also increases drivers’ awareness of
bicyclists in the area and reminds them to safely
share the space.

Applicability

SHARED USE PATHS
Street types: Boulevards, Community Corridor
Location: Shared use paths are typically located
along corridors with higher motor vehicle speeds
and volumes, or where direct, low-stress connections are needed between key destinations such as parks, schools, neighborhoods, and commercial
areas. They may be placed within independent
rights-of-way (such as greenways or utility
corridors) or adjacent to roadways, separated by
a landscaped buffer. Shared use paths are most
appropriate when on-street bicycle facilities would
not meet the comfort or safety needs of all users.

BUFFERED BIKE LANES
Street types: Community Corridor, Main Street
Location: Buffered bike lanes with a considerable
buffer width of upwards of 11’ are recommended
next to travel lane where vehicle speeds exceed
30 mph and/or when the traffic volume exceeds
6,000 vehicles per day.

BIKE BOULEVARDS/BIKE ROUTES
Street types: Neighborhood Street
Location: Bike route location applies to the entire
roadway segment it is applied to
General considerations for
implementation

SHARED USE PATHS
• Shared Use Paths are intended to provide
comfortable, two-way operation for all users.

A minimum width of 10’ is preferred to allow
for side-by-side travel. 8’ is considered the
constrained minimum. Path widths less than
11’ do not allow for two people traveling sideby-side to be passed by a person approaching the opposite direction without increasing the
potential for conflicts.
• When intersecting a roadway, follow guidance
for two-way separated bike lanes as their
geometry and operation is similar (see 2023
AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle
Facilities).
• Offset the crossing between 6’ to 16.5’ to
create a space for turning motorists to yield
to bicyclists and pedestrians.
• Curb Ramps should match the full width of
the shared use path.

• Cross slopes should be limited to 2% to follow
pedestrian accessibility guidelines. 1 to 1.5% is
preferred to enhance pedestrian comfort while
allowing for surface drainage.

BUFFERED BIKE LANES
• Bike lanes must be a minimum of 4’ wide,
excluding gutter pan width, but ideally should be
5-6’ wide, plus a 2’ minimum painted buffer.
• Bike lanes may be enhanced with consistent
use of conflict area striping, preferably with
green-colored pavement, including right turn
lanes & major driveways.
• Consider placing buffer next to parking lane:
• Wider bike lanes or buffered bike lanes are
preferable at locations with high parking
turnover.

BIKE BOULEVARDS/BIKE ROUTES
• Bike routes can generally be considered on
any road with a Maximum Average Daily Traffic
(ADT) of 3,000 or motor vehicle speeds around
20-25 mph.
• Signs or traffic signals should be placed along
the bicycle boulevard in a way that prioritizes
bicycle movement, minimizing stops and delays
for bicyclists whenever possible.

Expected Crash Reduction

SHARED USE PATH
25% (Alluri et al., 2017; accessed via the CMF
Clearinghouse)

BUFFERED BIKE LANES
50% (Burbridge and Shea, 2018)

BIKE BOULEVARDS/BIKE ROUTES
N/A
Cost
Design/Construction $$, $$$
Maintenance $$
Expected Lifespan
Short to Medium Term depending on striping and
materials
References
FHWA CMF Clearinghouse
BDOT-Traffic-Calming-Policy-6-9-20-1.pdf
2023 AASHTO Guide for the Development of
Bicycle Facilities
Citywide Traffic Calming Toolkit · 111

Safe Routes to School Programs and Actions
This section identifies programs and actions that
advance safe, multimodal access to schools in
ways that respond to Morgan Hill’s varied land use
contexts and traffic safety challenges. They are
organized around the four key issues that impact
school travel and address the “E”s of SRTS.

Driver Behavior: High vehicle speeds and
unsafe maneuvers in school zones
Safety Knowledge: Knowing how and
where to safely walk and roll
Community Culture: Awareness of school
travel options and SRTS efforts
Built Environment: Supporting safe street
infrastructure
While there are many Safe Routes to School policies and programs deployed around the U.S., not all are appropriate or effective for every school.

Resources including funding, staff, and volunteers
also determine what efforts are feasible.

The following tables catalogues a comprehensive
set of Safe Routes to School programs and actions
that are suitable for Morgan Hill’s community
context and youth safety needs. Some activities
are best led by city public services staff, in collaboration with partners (Table 25). Most programs will need to be developed and deployed at the city
or district level, then offered to schools; individual
school sites can then control the logistics of the
participation. Others programs are best led by the
district, schools, or other partners (Table 26). In
these cases, the city role is to advocate, encourage,
help develop safety content, and offer resources.

This list can be treated as a toolkit for actions
the City and its district, schools, and community
partners can take.

The “E”s of Safe Routes to School
Engagement: Listening and involving students, families, teachers, and school leaders in program development and implementation,
and working with existing community organizations to build intentional, ongoing opportunities to engage with the program.

Equity: Ensuring that safe routes initiatives
benefit all demographic groups, paying
particular attention to low-income students,
students of color, students with disabilities,
unhoused students, and others.

Engineering: Creating physical improvements
to streets and neighborhoods that make walking and bicycling safer, more comfortable, and more convenient.

Encouragement: Generating enthusiasm and
increased walking and bicycling for students
through events, activities, and programs.

Education: Providing students and the community with the skills to walk and bicycle safely, educating them about benefits of walking and
bicycling, and teaching them about the broad
range of transportation choices.

Evaluation: Assessing the success of different
approaches, ensuring that programs and
initiatives are supporting equitable outcomes,
and identifying unintended consequences or
opportunities to improve the effectiveness of
each approach.

Enforcement: Reinforcing safe behaviors
(while paying attention to potential equity
impacts and reconsidering any strategies that
might negatively impact communities of color).
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Table 25 SRTS Programs and Actions – City in Lead
Program or Action Description Key Issue Roles Grades
Parent and staff school
traffic safety education
materials campaign.

Prepare information packets and tip sheets in English and Spanish that emphasize safe behaviors such as adhering to school zone speed limits, being alert for pedestrians and bicyclists, and respecting the school crossing guard(s). City staff should lead development of these materials, drawing on the citywide safety campaign. School and district staff can determine how best to deploy materials and provide content that can establish expectations for student and parent/caregiver behavior. Materials should be provided to parents, caregivers, students, and school staff at the beginning of the school year, then redistributed throughout the year as needed to reinforce safe behavior.

Lead: City
Support: School, District,
Police Department
All
Active transportation
route maps
Develop and distribute walking and bicycling route maps for each school that identify sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, crossing guard placements, and other relevant conditions in the area around the school, as well as estimated walk/bike times from different locations.

Lead: City
Support: District, School
All
Message campaign for
neighbors or drivers near
the school
Provide yard signs , neighborhood newsletters, or flyers to communicate with neighbors and drivers the need to watch for/yield to pedestrians and cyclists, drive slowly, keep sidewalks clear, and prune vegetation.

Lead: City
Support: District, School
All
Activity books These engaging books include activities, worksheets, and illustrations to share information on walking, rolling, and biking with younger students.

Lead: City
Support: District, School,
Community Partners
K-5
Bike rodeos Bike rodeos teach children skills related to walking and bicycling safely, which can increase student and parent/caregiver confidence for biking or walking to school.

Lead: City
Support: District, School,
other partners such as
Silicon Valley Bicycle
Coalition and Santa Clara
County Public Health
Department - Healthy
Communities Branch
3-5
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Program or Action Description Key Issue Roles Grades
Traffic gardens
A traffic garden is a set of small- sized streets with scaled-down traffic features where children can practice and learn about biking skills, road safety, and how traffic works. They offer a controlled environment for children to gain confidence and learn how to safely walk, roll, and ride bicycles.

Lead: City
Support: District, School,
other partners such as
Silicon Valley Bicycle
Coalition and Santa Clara
County Public Health
Department - Healthy
Communities Branch
K-5
Family cycling workshop
Family cycling workshops gather children and parents in a class with lessons and games on how to fit a helmet, check bike safety, communicate with other road users, ride in a straight line and avoid obstacles, and safely navigate streets and intersections.

Lead: City
Support: District, Schools,
other partners such as
Silicon Valley Bicycle
Coalition and Santa Clara
County Public Health
Department - Healthy
Communities Branch
3-5
MS
Publicity for SRTS safety
efforts
Provide parents with an informational flyer or email about the SRTS program and what they can do to support it. This may include regular reminders to caregivers encouraging walking and biking to school.

However, this also needs to be very sensitive to income disparities and cultural norms.

Deliver presentations on SRTS to school PTA / PTO groups. Establish social media accounts for disseminating information on school division SRTS activities. Distribute an e-newsletter on SRTS activities via a listserv or email marketing service. Deliver presentations on SRTS activities at meetings involving parents, staff, other community members and community leaders. Collaborate with local media to get the word out. Develop a list of potential partners within the community who could help implement elements of a division-wide SRTS program and reach out to them.

Lead: City
Support: Districts,
Schools, other community
partners
All
Advertising campaign to
promote active travel to
school
Explicitly encourage students to walk, roll, and bike to school as a form of physical activity.

Lead: City
Support: District, School
All
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Program or Action Description Key Issue Roles Grades
Park and walk
For students who live beyond bicycling or walking distance, a program to encourage parents to park or drop-off students at a designated location from which students can walk or bicycle to school, either with their parent or as part of a walking school bus or bicycle train. The City is a suitable lead as they can identify safe locations and potential land use partners for pick-up and dropoff sites.

Lead: City
Support: District, School
All
Evaluation and
performance monitoring
Regularly evaluate effectiveness of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on and near school campuses to ensure that it is well-maintained, and any safety hazards are addressed. Establish goals and performance targets, and then regularly assess progress toward meeting them.

Lead: City
Support: County of Santa
Clara Roads Department,
Police Department
All
Free bicycle helmets and
bike locks
The City can purchase helmets and locks, provide them to schools, or advertise giveaway events via schools and the districts. Schools could also partner with another community organization to acquire and fit the helmets for students who do not have them. Helmet and bike lock giveaways should be coordinated with bicycle safety education or skills practice and should include instruction on helmet safety.

Lead: City
Support: Schools, District,
Police Department
3-5
MS HS
Table 26 Safe Routes to Schools Programs and Actions – Other Partners in Lead Program or Action Description Key Issue Roles Grades
Education about
arrival and dismissal
procedures
Prepare and distribute information packets/tip sheets to parents, caregivers, and school staff at the beginning of the school year containing school arrival and dismissal procedures.

City could prepare multimodal circulation maps for participating schools. This packet or tip sheet should include messaging encouraging parents to reach out to other parents who live near them to create carpool arrangements.

Lead: School
Support: District, City
All
Safety training for high
school student parking
passes
Provide safety training for high school students who wish to receive a parking pass. To encourage participation, this can be a required and mandatory course for students who wish to receive a parking pass. This can utilize similar materials as the parent/staff safety training, as well as materials for first-time drivers.

Lead: District
Support: School, City
HS
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Program or Action Description Key Issue Roles Grades
Walking and biking
safety assembly
These single-day events can be held in conjunction with Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Days.

City staff and other guest speakers teach the students pedestrian and bicycle safety skills that they can use when walking and biking to school. City staff can assist in identifying specific schools where these assemblies may have the greatest overall safety impact.

Lead: District
Support: School, City
K-8
Bike maintenance
classes
These courses can teach students of varying ages how to perform basic fixes and maintenance on their bike. Classes may cover bike parts, essential tools, a safety check, flat fixing, brake adjustments and chain resetting, cleaning and lubrication.

Lead: District, local bicycle
shops, or community bicycle advocacy organizations
Support: School, City
MS HS
Skills-based, ageappropriate pedestrian
and bicycle safety
education for students
Students should receive age-appropriate pedestrian and bicycle education inside and outside of the classroom that is regularly reinforced (e.g., annually) and provides opportunities for skills practice. School-based education works best when integrated into the PE or Health curriculum. This can include personal safety education to address concerns about bullying, stranger danger, and child abduction.
• K-2: Where to walk, crossing the street safely, not running into the street • 3-5: Making sure bikes/brakes work, not looking down at pedals while starting, following the rules of the road/traffic signs
• MS: Empowers students with skills to be independent, follow the rules of the road/traffic signs, safety projects
• HS: Biking for transportation, motorist safety, safety projects and leadership, special unit on traffic safety in health, science, or social studies Lead: District
Support: Schools, City,
other partners such as
Silicon Valley Bicycle
Coalition and Santa Clara
County Public Health
Department - Healthy
Communities Branch
All
Walk, Bike, and Roll to
School Days
Encourage students and families to try out walking, bicycling, or rolling in a supportive environment. These events can be held in participation with International Walk to School (October), Bike to School Day (May), or on another date that suits school, district, and city calendars. As an annual event, it allows students, staff, and parents to envision what it might look like if most students who aren’t bussed were to walk or bike to school. It may result in minor mode shift, but it’s more about social norming and shifting opinions. Preparations and day-of logistics can be a heavy lift for many schools, especially low-income schools, so it should be supported or encouraged at the city or district level. Once established, they can lead to monthly walking/bicycling events to maintain momentum and enthusiasm.

Lead: School
Support: District, City,
other partners such as
Silicon Valley
Bicycle Coalition
All
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Program or Action Description Key Issue Roles Grades
Green Commute program
Track and reward students who have “green commutes” (walk, roll, skateboard, bike, or take transit) with incentives or prizes. Green commute programs require a system for tracking student trips. For example, students can be assigned a punch card that volunteers or teachers can punch each time a trip is completed.

Lead: School
Support: District, City,
other partners such as
Silicon Valley
Bicycle Coalition
3-5
MS HS
Walking school buses
and bike trains
Walking school buses and bike trains are groups of children who walk or bicycle to school together with adult supervision. Organize parent or community volunteers to “pick up” students on their walk or bike ride to and from school.

Lead: School
Support: District, City,
other partners such as
Silicon Valley
Bicycle Coalition
3-5
MS
Crossing guards
Explore funding opportunities and different options for sustained a sustained district-wide crossing guard program. Options include working with non-profit organizations, training parents or volunteers, and/or training school staff.

Lead: District
Support: City, Schools,
other community partners
All
School drop-off and
pick-up monitors
Ask school personnel to assist with drop-off and pick-up by standing at key locations and providing direction to parents and children. This will reinforce school procedures on and around the school campus. Explore options for additional monitors including training parents or volunteers.

Lead: School
Support: District, City
All
Surveys on travel behavior to and from school
and barriers to walking
and biking
Continue to collect mode share data for the school and determine how travel patterns may shift as a result of SRTS efforts.

Lead: District
Support: City, Schools
All
Lock library Maintain a library of bicycle locks to be available for students locking their bikes at school.

Lead: Schools
Support: District, City
3-5
MS HS
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School Signage Recommendations
Reference Figures for sign examples from the
CA MUTCD: 7B-1(CA), 7B-5(CA), 7B-102(CA),
7B-103(CA), and 7B-104(CA).
• School Warning Assembly
• The SW24-1(CA) sign can be used to warn
road users that they are approaching a
school area that might include school buildings or grounds, a school crossing, or school related activity adjacent to the highway
• If a school area is located on a cross street
in close proximity to the intersection, a
SW24-1(CA sign with a supplemental arrow
(W16-5P or W16-6P) plaque can be installed
on each approach of the street or highway to
warn road users making a turn onto the cross
street that they will encounter a school area
soon after making the turn.
• The School Advance Warning Assembly
D(CA) is required in advance of any School
Crosswalk Warning Assembly B(CA), School
Crosswalk Warning Assembly E(CA) or the
School Speed Limit Assembly C(CA)
• School Speed Limit Assembly
• If a school zone has been designated under
State or local statute, an SR4-1(CA) is
required to identify the beginning point(s) of
the designated school zone
• Use a Reduced Speed School Zone Ahead
(S4-5) sign to give advance notice of a
reduced 20 mph school zone speed limit
• School Crossing Assembly
• A School Crossing Assembly is required
at the school crossing, or as close to it as
possible, and consists of a School (S1-1) sign
supplemented with a diagonal downward
pointing arrow (W16-7P) plaque to show the
location of the crossing.
• The School Crossing Assembly is prohibited
on approaches controlled by a stop sign, a
yield sign or a traffic signal.
• A School Crosswalk Assembly is required
at all yellow school crosswalks that are not
controlled by a stop sign, a yield sign or a
traffic signal.
• School Advance Crossing Assembly
• Use a School Advance Crossing Assembly in
advance of the first School Crossing assembly that is encountered in each direction as traffic approaches a school crosswalk
• If a school crosswalk is located on a
cross street in close proximity to an
intersection, a School Advance Crossing
Assembly with a supplemental arrow
(W16-5P or W16-6P) plaque can be
installed on each approach of the street
or highway to warn road users making a
turn onto the cross street that they will
encounter a school crosswalk soon after
making the turn.
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Comprehensive Safety
Action Plan
February 2026 Draft

10 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 18, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Chris Ghione, Public Services Director
APPROVED BY: City Manager

APPROVE NEGOTIATIONS WITH BAY AREA SPORTS FUNDING LLC

FOR POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE

PARTNERSHIP FOR AN INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY AT THE

BUTTERFIELD PARK SITE

RECOMMENDATION(S)
Authorize staff to pursue a lease/partnership agreement with Bay Area Sports Funding LLC for development of an indoor multi-use sports facility on a portion of the Butterfield Park site.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES
City Council Ongoing Priorities
Supporting our Youth, Seniors, and Entire Community
2024-2025 Strategic Priorities
Fiscal Sustainability
Economic Development and Tourism
Healthy Community
Guiding Documents
Bikeways, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan
REPORT NARRATIVE:

The City-owned property at Butterfield Boulevard and Monterey Road, consisting of approximately 8 acres, has been designated for future park use and is currently under development. The site will host a community park space but will also utilize space in partnership with USA BMX/Foundation for a Better Ride for the development of a BMX track. These facilities are anticipated to be open by this summer. Due to limited City funding for full development, the City has utilized a partnership model to bring amenities to this site, previously authorizing negotiations with USA BMX and another organization.

The idea behind the partnerships is to provide additional public benefit to our community through enhanced facilities while reducing costs to operate these facilities and the park in general through these partners.

Bay Area Sports Funding LLC (BASF), led by local resident Marqus Crawford, has submitted a Letter of Intent (Attachment 1) to build and operate a 13,000 sq. ft. indoor

10 multi-use sports facility at this site. The project aims to provide space for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, and futsal. While the proposed use would be privately operated, the potential to develop an agreement that supports enhanced recreation for our community is significant and in alignment with the City's Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Specifically, the plan calls for more active recreation space and an indoor gymnasium-type facility to support sports for the community. While the Centennial Recreation Center (CRC) offers indoor gymnasium space, the amount of space available for community groups to rent and utilize for sports is highly limited due to the very high levels of drop in use at the CRC.

The Letter of intent provided by BASF serves as a starting point for negotiations with the City. For a public/private partnership agreement to be successful, significant alignment must occur, and the requirements of the City must be met. This includes a significant parks and recreation benefit to the community that is different and more significant than would occur in a private development. Staff will focus negotiations on the following:
• Public Benefit: Ensuring the facility provides a clear park and recreation benefit to local residents, as the space cannot be used primarily for private purposes. • Site Compatibility: The facility must be compatible with existing agreements for the BMX track and the City's desire to maintain space for future baseball fields on the adjacent properties.
• Operational Offsets: City staff will look to negotiate terms that help offset the overall operations and maintenance costs of Butterfield Park and will be unable to take on additional new costs for operations.
• Environmental Review: The timing of the project will depend on completing any necessary environmental review updates specific to this structure.

It should be noted that this agenda item is separate from Item 11 for the proposed future Council Initiated Agenda item for the consideration of an indoor sports and recreation complex.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

Inform
There has been no specific engagement in regard to the letter of intent provided by BASF as it was received unsolicited. The proposal is in line with the City's Master Plan for Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation and future input from the community via the Parks and Recreation Commission would be necessary prior to moving forward with any agreement.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:

The Council could direct staff not to move forward with this proposal if the Council deems the proposal inconsistent with current park and recreation priorities. The Council could also choose to direct City staff to, instead of moving forward with the negotiations, issue a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to see if other organizations are interested in developing the site under different terms or with alternative recreational uses. This

10 second option is not recommended at this time as the City is currently working towards annexation of the adjacent City-owned property and conducting the planning for greater use of the overall site.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION ACTIONS:
• In July 2017, the City Council adopted the Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which established the development of new park facilities such as an indoor sports facility as priorities.
• In July 2019 and October 2020, the Council authorized grant applications to the State of California's Statewide Parks Program to fund the development of Butterfield Park, though these grant applications were ultimately unsuccessful. • On August 3, 2022, the Council received a report on partnership opportunities for the site and directed staff to formally explore interested organizations through an "Invitation to Partner".
• December 7, 2022, the City Council authorized staff to pursue and negotiate partnership agreements with Dub Baseball and USA BMX for portions of the parkland.
• On March 15, 2023, the Council approved a Design Consultant Agreement with Verde Design for the park's master planning and infrastructure. • On March 15, 2023, the Council officially approved the Partner Agreement with the Foundation for a Better Ride in collaboration with USA BMX for the construction and operation of the BMX track.
• On October 23, 2024, the City awarded the Butterfield Park Phase 1 Construction Project to S&H Construction.

FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:

Initiating negotiations will require significant staff resources from the Public Services Department. The proposed partnership may ultimately reduce operating costs at the Butterfield Park Facility, but that would be dependent on the results of the negotiations.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

To Be Determined
The City previously prepared and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Butterfield Park site. This environmental assessment cleared the initial site plan for park development and specific amenities, such as ball fields and a BMX track. Before any final partnership agreement is executed or any construction begins, further environmental review will be required. This review will determine if the proposed facility falls within the scope of the existing MND or if supplemental environmental documentation is necessary for a partnership project to move forward.

Letter of Intent:

Development & Operations of Butterfield Park
We are pleased to submit the following Letter of Intent (LOI) to initiate negotiations for the development and operations of Butterfield Park. Bay Area Sports Funding (BASF) proposes to develop, operate, and maintain an indoor multi-use sports facility and adjoining outdoor pickle ball courts. This facility will provide a much-needed location for local individuals and programs to practice and host events.

Project Goals
Initial Goal
Build a roughly 13,000 sq ft indoor sports facility accommodating various sports, including but not limited to:
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Pickleball
• Badminton
• Futsal
Build 4 outdoor pickle ball courts (optional)
The facility will have concessions accessible for both indoor & outdoor activities including Beer and Wine. Since Morgan Hill is an industry leader with local wineries and breweries, our goal will be to focus on promoting local breweries & Wineries.

Future Goal
Within 5 years, expand the facility to 25,000 sq ft to accommodate growing local needs. We will also expand the Pickleball courts from 4 to 8 to improve the logistics of Pickleball tournaments.

About Bay Area Sports Funding (BASF)
Established by CEO Marqus Crawford in 2025, BASF is a locally-minded, sports-centric venture capitalist group operating at the intersection of development, sports management, and local community enhancement. Our areas of interest include:
• Facilities enhancement
• Youth & adult sports activities management
• Construction of sports facilities
Our team comprises founders, engineers, sales professionals, cybersecurity experts, executives, finance specialists, and real estate professionals. BASF acquires funding from private investors, many of whom are current Morgan Hill residents, to create opportunities for individuals to enhance their sports and fitness needs.

Initial Concept
BASF will have two main focuses:

1. Hourly Rental Access for Local Youth Sports Programs Target programs include but are not limited to:
• Morgan Hill Toros
• Morgan Hill Volleyball Club
• Morgan Hill NJB
• MC-Elite Basketball
Targeted hourly rental rate: $130 per hour

2. Tournament Hosting
• Host tournaments throughout the year, attracting programs from outside the South County area
• Visiting teams will experience the small-town Morgan Hill atmosphere • Boost local revenue and increase local tax income through visitor spending Construction Cost Estimates
Project Overview
Facility Size: 13,000 sq ft
Total Project Cost: $1,390,147
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Design and Planning Phase
Task Description Cost
Architectural Services Licensed architect firm allowance based on similar projects
$31,600
Electrical Design Engineering design allowance $6,500
Mechanical Design HVAC and mechanical systems design $4,500 Surveying Licensed surveying firm services $4,500
Geotechnical Analysis Soil and foundation analysis $5,500 Engineering Special Inspection Site visits for specialized inspections $2,500 Special Inspections Third-party inspections (hold downs, soil compaction, stormwater)
$5,500
Design Phase Subtotal $60,100
Site Preparation and Foundation
Task Description Cost
Excavation & Grading Site grading and soil preparation $20,000

Task Description Cost
Utilities Connection Underground power, gas, water, and sewer connections
$25,000
Foundation Forming Layout, forming, rebar, and hold down hardware placement
$130,000
Concrete Slab 15,000 sq ft slab with perimeter footing $66,000 Foundation Subtotal $241,000
Building Structure
Task Description Cost
Steel Building Materials 15,000 sq ft building with three roll-up doors, 25-30' interior height
$100,000
Steel Building Labor Professional installation services $50,000 Steel Building Delivery Standard delivery fee $4,500
Gutters & Downpipes 5.24" factory-finished gutters with eight downpipes
$26,700
Structure Subtotal $181,200
Site Development and Safety Systems
Task Description Cost
Civil Work Sidewalks, parking, exterior seating,
egress, and ADA compliance
$65,000
Storm Water Management Temporary and permanent treatment facilities
$21,000
Fire Sprinkler System Complete fire safety system installation $55,000 Site Development Subtotal $141,000
HVAC and Mechanical Systems
Task Description Cost
HVAC System 30-ton Trane heat pump system with
ducting and installation
$150,000
HVAC Exhaust Exhaust ducting for bathrooms and
concession area
$7,450
Mechanical Ventilation Panasonic whisper-quiet bathroom fans (300 CFM)
$2,450

Task Description Cost
HVAC Subtotal $159,900
Plumbing Systems
Task Description Cost
Plumbing Installation Five sinks, five toilets, two urinals, one drinking fountain
$32,400
Plumbing Fixtures Complete fixture package with hardware $7,500 Water Heating System Electric heat pump water heater for bathrooms and concession
$6,700
Plumbing Subtotal $46,600
Electrical Systems
Task Description Cost
Electrical Labor Complete electrical installation $58,000 Electrical Materials 400-amp service, wiring, outlets, lighting, and switching
$38,000
Electrical Subtotal $96,000
Interior Construction and Finishes
Task Description Cost
Interior Framing Metal stud walls and ceilings for
bathrooms, office, and concession
$20,190
Interior Framing Materials Metal studs, track, and connectors $6,500 Drywall Installation 2,500 sq ft of 5/8" Type X drywall with smooth finish
$10,000
Interior Construction Subtotal $36,690
Doors and Hardware
Task Description Cost
Door Supply Eight doors total (interior metal and exterior pair)
$5,500
Door Installation Professional installation with materials $10,500 Door Hardware ADA-compliant Schlage levers and
accessories
$1,200

Task Description Cost
Door Hardware Installation Hardware installation labor $500 Door Delivery Transportation costs $1,050
Doors and Hardware Subtotal $18,750
Restroom and Concession Area Finishes
Task Description Cost
Bathroom Partitions MDF with laminate water closet and urinal partitions
$10,300
Tile Materials Large format 12"x24" tile for two bathrooms and concession area
$4,200
Tile Installation Professional installation with epoxy grout $17,500 Countertops Materials Corian solid surface for bathrooms and concession bar
$4,950
Countertop Fabrication Custom fabrication and installation $7,500 Mirrors Two 4'x6' polished-edge mirrors with
installation
$2,130
Bathroom Accessories Complete restroom fixture package with installation
$5,890
Cabinetry Commercial-grade laminate cabinetry with
installation
$4,400
Cabinet Hardware ADA-compliant hardware with installation $390 Sub-Tops CDX plywood substrate with steel supports $890 Various Delivery Charges Material transportation costs $1,350 Restroom/Concession
Subtotal
$59,500
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $1,390,147
Important Note: All costs presented are preliminary estimates based on similar projects and current market conditions. Final costs are subject to change once detailed architectural plans and specifications are completed, with any cost adjustments to be funded by BASF.

Key Assumptions:
• The City of Morgan Hill will provide utilities to the facility boundary • BASF will fund all development from utility connection point forward • All contractors will be licensed, insured, and meet city building standards • Proposed project manager: Walter Allen of Logic Build (32+ years experience, Morgan Hill resident)
Construction Timeline
Estimated 12-month timeline leveraging steel prefabrication for accelerated construction, superior clearance height, and cost efficiency.

Phase Timeline Key Activities
Foundation Months 1-3 Site preparation, grading, utility connections, concrete slab pouring and curing, quality
inspections
Steel Erection Months 4-6 Anchor installation, I-beam erection, panel attachment, insulation, structural verification
Utilities & Electrical Months 7-9 HVAC installation, electrical infrastructure, wiring, system testing, safety inspections
Interior Finishing Months 10-12 Bathroom and concession construction, flooring installation, basketball equipment,
court marking
Steel Prefab Construction Advantages
Speed
Accelerated timeline with
parallel manufacturing and
site preparation
Quality
Superior clearance height
with minimal internal
supports and enhanced
structural integrity
Cost Efficiency
Reduced labor costs, lower
material waste, and
decreased construction
duration
Note: Timeline may be adjusted based on weather conditions, permit processing, and material availability.

Use Levels and Target Markets

1. Weekend Youth Tournaments
• Basketball, volleyball, and other sports (25-35 tournaments annually) • Weekends 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Target areas:

Primary: San Jose through the Peninsula, East Bay (San Ramon and surrounding areas), Gilroy Secondary: Fresno, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe (to increase likelihood of overnight stays)

2. Daily Operating Hours
• Monday - Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Open use for individuals and hourly rentals for local youth sports organizations Direct Economic Benefits of a Sports Facility
A sports facility can generate significant direct economic benefits for a city:

Job Creation
Construction jobs during the building phase, plus permanent positions for facility management, concessions, security, and maintenance staff.

Increased Local Spending from Tournament Attendance
Tournament scale: A typical 64-team tournament brings approximately 1,700 attendees per weekend:
640 players (10 players per team × 64 teams)
960 parents (1.5 parents per player)
64 coaches (1 coach per team)
Event-day spending: With 1,700 attendees spending $25-75 per person beyond ticket prices, a single tournament weekend could generate $42,500-$127,500 in additional local spending Pre/post-event dining: Local restaurants experience 15-30% increases in business during tournament weekends
Accommodation: With many tournament participants traveling from out of town, a weekend tournament could fill 300-500 hotel room nights, generating $45,000-$75,000 in accommodation revenue
Retail impact: Sporting goods stores, team merchandise retailers, and general retail in the vicinity benefit from increased foot traffic
Multiplier effect: Initial spending recirculates through the local economy as businesses and employees spend their earnings locally
Tax Revenue: Sales tax from tickets, concessions, merchandise, and surrounding business activity will generate ongoing revenue for the city

References of Past Work
As a member of Sobrato High School's inaugural graduating class and a 25-year resident of Morgan Hill, Marqus Crawford has deep roots in the local community. In 2012, he founded MCElite Basketball, a youth sports training program that has since mentored over 2,500 athletes, predominantly serving Morgan Hill residents.

Drawing from his experience as a former player and his passion for fitness, Marqus has dedicated the past 13 years to providing comprehensive athletic training, focusing on both physical conditioning and basketball skills development. His approach combines technical expertise with a student-of-the-game mentality, allowing him to effectively nurture young talent.

At MC-Elite Basketball, Marqus's primary mission is to help aspiring athletes achieve their collegiate sports ambitions while supporting their personal development goals. His longstanding commitment to youth sports development has made him an integral part of Morgan Hill's athletic community.

Funding Commitment
Bay Area Sports Funding LLC is pleased to confirm that we have secured 100% of the financial resources required for the development, construction, and initial operational phase of the proposed sports facility in Morgan Hill.

Our funding commitment includes:
• Complete capital expenditure for facility construction • Site preparation and infrastructure development
• Equipment and facility outfitting
• Initial operational costs for the first 24 months
This funding has been fully secured through our private equity partners and institutional investors who specialize in sports infrastructure development. Our financial model ensures the project can proceed immediately upon approval without any delays related to funding contingencies.

We are prepared to provide detailed financial documentation, including proof of funds, escrow confirmations, or any other verification documents required by the City of Morgan Hill during the review process.

Bay Area Sports Funding LLC is committed to this project's long-term success and has structured our investment to ensure not only the facility's completion but also its sustainable operation for years to come.

11 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 18, 2026
PREPARED BY:

Christina Turner, City Manager
APPROVED BY: City Manager

PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED FUTURE COUNCIL

INITIATED AGENDA ITEM TO EXPLORE POSSIBILITY OF INDOOR

SPORTS AND RECREATION COMPLEX

RECOMMENDATION(S)
Determine if the majority of the City Council wants the following item agendized at a future meeting for discussion:

Strategic exploration of an indoor sports and recreation complex.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES
Strategic Priorities
Economic Development and Tourism
Healthy Community
City Council Ongoing Priorities
Supporting our Youth, Seniors, and Entire Community
REPORT NARRATIVE:

Section 4.2 of City Council Policy 97-01 (Attachment 1) allows members of the City Council to request items be added to an upcoming City Council agenda by requesting an item during the “Future Council Initiated Agenda Items” section of the agenda. A City Council report will then be placed on an upcoming agenda for Council discussion and consideration.

On January 28, 2026, Mayor Turner requested the following for Council consideration (Attachment 2):

A strategic exploration of an indoor sports and recreation complex to evaluate how the City of Morgan Hill could initiate, encourage, and support development of such a facility — on either public or private property, independent of current zoning constraints.

Staff is seeking Council direction on whether to formally agendize this item for discussion. The anticipated level of effort is substantial and would require coordination among Public Services, Economic Development, and Legal teams, and may also necessitate engagement of external consultants to prepare comprehensive feasibility analysis of publicly owned property, cost considerations, and evaluation of the potential economic and environmental impacts associated with allowing this type of facility within

11 commercial and industrial zoning districts.

Portions of the analysis related to publicly owned facilities could be incorporated into the City’s forthcoming Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, which is expected to begin later this calendar year. Advancing this effort would require a significant allocation of staff resources and would impact lower-priority work within the Public Services and Development Services Departments, including planning to move forward other infrastructure improvement efforts. It should be noted that Agenda Item 10 provides the City Council an opportunity to move forward with a potential public private partnership for an indoor recreation facility at the Butterfield Park Site.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

This report seeks direction from the City Council on whether or not to further agendize this topic for Council consideration.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:

Not Applicable
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION ACTIONS:

On January 28, 2026, the Mayor requested this item be brought back for Council consideration.

FISCAL AND RESOURCE IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with seeking direction from the Council on this item.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Not a Project.

Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

CITY OF MORGAN HILL

CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CP-97-01
SUBJECT: RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL

MEETINGS, PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA,

AND MATTERS TO BE RECONSIDERED
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 7, 1997
REVISED DATE: March 15, 2023, August 23, 2023, June 19, 2024 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
SECTION 1 - SCOPE

1.1 These rules shall establish the procedures for the conduct of all meetings of the City Council of the City of Morgan Hill. The purpose of these rules is to provide procedures consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act, establish procedures which will be convenient for the public, be fair to all members of the City Council, and contribute to the orderly conduct of City business.

SECTION 2 - MEETINGS

2.1 Open to Public: All meetings of the City Council, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public, unless a closed session is scheduled as authorized by law.

2.2 Regular Meetings: The City Council shall conduct its regular meetings at the time and place established by ordinance, if specified in the ordinance or resolution.

2.3 Review Status of Agenda at 9:00 p.m.: The City Council may review the agenda at 9:00 p.m. to determine if it will be able to conclude its business by 10:00 p.m. If, at 10:00 p.m., the City Council has not concluded its business, before continuing the meeting it shall review and discussthe status of the remaining agenda items and determine by majority vote whether to continue any remaining items to a future regular or special meeting, adjourn the meeting to another date and time, or extend the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. as needed. The meeting may be extended beyond 10:00 p.m. one time. Additional extensions of time will be at the Mayor’s discretion.

2.4 Special Meetings/Workshops: A special meeting and/or workshop may be called at any time by the Mayor or Presiding Officer of the City Council or by three members of the City Council. Written notice of any such meeting must specify the purpose of the meeting.

Notice of the meeting must be made in accordance with the law.

2.5 Closed Sessions: The City Council may hold closed sessions during a regular or special meeting, or at any time authorized by law, to consider or hear any matter which is authorized by law. At times, Closed Sessions may have to be held in an order different than presented due to the timeliness of the matter, to save the City money when an outside attorney has been retained or due to the need for extra time to discuss and deliberate an DocuSign Envelope ID: 634E0FF1-7DF5-41DE-BEA4-907F0EE4B725

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important closed session item. Closed session items may be continued to the conclusion of the agenda.

2.6 Quorum: Three (3) members of the City Council shall constitute a quorum and shall be sufficient to transact business. If less than three Council members appear at a regular meeting, the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore in the absence of the Mayor, any member of the City Council, or in the absence of all Council members, the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk shall adjourn the meeting to a stated day and hour.

2.7 Adjourned Meetings: The City Council may adjourn any regular, adjourned regular,special, or adjourned special meeting to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment and permitted by law.

SECTION 3 - POSTING NOTICE AND AGENDA

3.1 Posting of Notice and Agenda: For every regular or special meeting, the City Clerk or other authorized person, shall post a notice of the meeting specifying the time and place at which the meeting will be held and an agenda containing a brief description of all items of businessto be discussed at the meeting. The notice and agenda may be combined in a single document.
a. Posting for Regular Meetings: For any regular meeting of the City Council, the notice and agenda shall be posted no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time set for the meeting consistent with all Brown Act requirements. b. Posting for Special Meetings: For any special meetings of the City Council, the notice and agenda shall be posted no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time set for the meeting consistent with all Brown Act requirements.

3.2 Location of Posting: The notice and agenda shall be posted on the City’s website and in a place to which the public has unrestricted access during at least normal business hours and where the notice and agenda are not likely to be removed or obscured by other posted materials.

3.3 Availability of the Agenda to the Public: The agenda for any regular or special meeting shall be made available to the public as soon as is practical after delivery to the members of the City Council.

SECTION 4 - AGENDA CONTENTS

4.1 Description of Matters: All items of business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council shall be briefly described on the agenda. The description of the item and the proposed action to be considered should be set forth as clearly as practical so that members of the public will know the nature of the action under review and consideration.

4.2 Placement of items on the agenda: The Mayor, City Manager, or City Attorney may place items on the agenda. Members of the City Council may request items to be added to an upcoming City Council agenda by requesting an item during the "Future Council Initiated Agenda Items" Section of the agenda. When a Future Council Initiated Agenda Item is requested, the Council Member making the request will send the City Manager a brief DocuSign Envelope ID: 634E0FF1-7DF5-41DE-BEA4-907F0EE4B725

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summary outlining the request and any relevant background. If the requested item is not included in the current Strategic Priorities Workplan, the team will bring forward the item at a future Council Meeting within 30-45 days of the request via a brief staff report, including the brief summary provided by the requesting Council Member. At that meeting, the City Council will review the request and determine if the majority of the City Council wants the items agendized at a future meeting for discussion.

4.3 Council shall not act or take a position on: Matters outside of the Morgan Hill City Council's subject matter jurisdiction, including foreign or international events. Appropriate subject matter jurisdiction includes agenda items directly related to Morgan Hill business, as well as County/regional items having a direct impact on the City (i.e. countywide emergency services or transportation).

4.4 Limitation to Act on Only Items on the Agenda: No action shall be taken by the City Council on any item not on the posted agenda, subject only to the exceptions listed below:
a. Upon a majority determination that an "emergency situation" (as defined by State Law) exists; and
b. Upon a determination by a 4/5 vote of the City Council that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need to take the action came to the attention of City officials subsequent to posting of the agenda.

4.5 Change in Order of Business: The Mayor or Presiding Officer may decide to take matters listed on the agenda out of the prescribed order unless a majority of members present object to this variation.

4.6 City Council Reports: On an alternating basis, at each Regular City Council meeting, with a time limit of three minutes, a Council Member has the opportunity to share with the Council and community any pertinent updates or information in regard to their appointments to outside agencies, upcoming events, or relevant City business. These are non-action items.

4.7 City Manager Report: These are updates on current City activities, reports on issues raised at previous Council meetings, or recognitions. These are non-action items.

4.8 City Attorney Report: These are updates on current City activities, reports on issues raised at previous Council meetings, or reportable actions of the City Council in Closed Sessions and/or current litigation. These are non-action items.

4.9 Other Reports: These are pertinent updates or information on upcoming activities or events relevant to City business with a time limit of one minute. These are non-action items.

4.10 Public Comment for items not on the agenda: This refers to those matters not scheduled on the agenda where a member of the public wants to address a matter of importance to the City Council. Since the matter is not on the agenda, no action by Council can be taken. If a member of Council so desires, the matter can be placed on the agenda of a future Council meeting for review and consideration.

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consent calendar and acted on individually by the Council. Items pulled will be discussed after action is taken on the balance of the consent calendar. The Mayor shall decide if the items are heard before or after moving on to public hearing and other business items.

4.12 Public Hearings: These are matters that are duly noticed and published in a newspaper of general circulation and where required by law, written notice is given to the affected residents who have the opportunity to speak in favor or against a matter or ask questions about the matter.

4.13 Other Business: These are other matters of City business which are not appropriately placed on the consent calendar and do not require published notices and require Council action and direction.

4.14 Future Business: These are items that members of the City Council wish to discuss to potentially take action on or have placed on future agendas.

SECTION 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS

5.1 The order of business at meetings of the City Council shall be as follows:
a. CALL TO ORDER
b. ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
c. DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
d. WORKSHOP (if needed; 5:00-6:00 p.m., or as deemed appropriate) e. CLOSED SESSION (if needed; 5:00-6:00 p.m., or as deemed appropriate) f. SILENT INVOCATION
g. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
h. PRESENTATIONS
i. PROCLAMATIONS
j. RECOGNITIONS
k. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
l. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
m. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
n. OTHER REPORTS
o. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
p. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
q. CONSENT CALENDAR
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r. PUBLIC HEARINGS
s. OTHER BUSINESS
t. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
u. CLOSED SESSION
v. ADJOURNMENT
SECTION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT

6.1 Public Comment: Persons present at meetings of the City Council may comment on individual items on the agenda at the time the items are scheduled to be heard. In addition, comments may be offered on items not on the agenda under that portion of the agenda. In accordance with State law, matters not scheduled on the agenda cannot be acted upon by the City Council, but items raised by the public during public comment may be referred to a future City Council agenda at the request of the Mayor or City Council.

6.2 Limitations: The public comment period may be 3 minutes for items on the agenda or items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are called in the order the speaker cards are submitted.

Project applicants or appellants will be allowed more than the designated 3 minutes in accordance with City Council Policy 03-01. Consistent with this policy, the Mayor or Presiding Officer may recall an applicant or appellant to address questions after the public comment is heard. In addition, applicants will be given time at the end of the public hearing to address any questions or comments.

The Mayor or Presiding Officer may allow speakers who wish to speak under public comment for items not on the agenda to concede a portion of their time, specifically, one speaker may concede a portion of their time to one other speaker. For all other business items, the Mayor or Presiding Officer may allow speakers more time and/or allow speakers to concede a portion of their time to a designated speaker of a group, specifically up to two speakers may concede their time to one speaker, unless a majority of the City Council objects. Speakers that wish to designate a group speaker shall notify the City Clerk before discussion on the item begins. Additionally, any speaker that concedes their time must be present at that City Council meeting. Speaker who would like to share documents or presentations may do so by submitting said document to the City Clerk by noon on the day of the City Council Meeting. Speaker may not share videos or presentations with videos embedded within them.

6.3 Procedure: To address the City Council, each speaker is requested to fill out a Speaker Card and turn it in to the City Clerk before discussion on the agenda item begins. The speaker is requested to provide their name, contact information, and the subject(s) upon which the speaker wishes to address the City Council. Speakers who do not wish to provide their name should provide an alternative designation so that they can be called to speak by the City Clerk.

Public comment may be provided in writing for items on the agenda, as well as for items not on the agenda. Public comment in writing may be submitted via email to [email protected] or by mail to the City Clerk at 17575 Peak Avenue, DocuSign Envelope ID: 634E0FF1-7DF5-41DE-BEA4-907F0EE4B725

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Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Please email your comments to the City Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday (the day before the City Council meeting) for your comments to be submitted to the members of the City Council with sufficient time to review the comments.

You may continue to provide written comments up to noon on Wednesday (the day of the meeting although Council Members may not have sufficient time to review them. Public comments submitted to the City Clerk after noon the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council as time allows.

Written comments WILL NOT be read aloud during the City Council Meeting. Please note that written comments are posted on the City’s website, so do not include any personal information you do not want to be posted on the web.

SECTION 7. PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

7.1 Role of the Mayor/Presiding Officer:
a. The Presiding Officer of the City Council, who shall be the Mayor or in the Mayor's absence shall be the Mayor Pro Tempore, or in their absence any other designated member of the City Council, shall be responsible for maintaining the order and decorum of meetings. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Presiding Officer to ensure that the rules of operation and decorum contained herein are observed. The Presiding Officer shall maintain control of communication between Council Members and between the Council, staff, and public.
b. Communication with Council Members:

1. Council Members should request the floor from the Presiding Officer before speaking.

2. When one member of the Council has the floor and is speaking, other Council Members shall not interrupt or otherwise disturb the speaker.

3. During both questions, when one Council Member has the floor, they are limited to 5 minutes. During discussion, the Mayor and Council Members as a whole are limited to 15 minutes. The time limit may be extended at the Mayor’s discretion.

4. With the concurrence of the Mayor, a Council Member holding the floor may address a question to another Council Member. The Council Member being questioned may or may not respond while the floor is still held by the Council Member asking the question. The reply shall be limited to the question asked. c. The Mayor or Presiding Officer may declare that an item within the meeting will be conducted in “workshop” format, which means that the procedures described in section 7.1B do not strictly apply. This is to allow for a more open discussion without strict formalities. The Mayor or Presiding Officer may end the workshop format for the item at his/her discretion.
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1. The Mayor or Presiding Officer shall open the floor for public testimony as appropriate.

2. After a witness or subject matter expert has addressed the City Council during public comment, Council members may only ask questions of witnesses or subject matter experts. Such questions should be directed to the person through the Presiding Officer unless the Presiding Officer grants the Council Member permission to directly question the person.

3. Staff members, through the City Manager, shall be a resource to the City Council to answer questions arising during discussions between Council Members and between Council Members and members of the public.

Communications in this regard shall be through the Presiding Officer.

4. Members of the public shall direct their questions and comments through the Presiding Officer.

7.2 Rules of Order: The City Council adopts no specific rules of order except those listed herein. The City Council shall refer to Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (available at https://www.cacities.org/UploadedFiles/LeagueInternet/77/77d4ee2b-c0bc-4ec2-881b42ccdbbe73c9.pdf) as a guide for the conduct of meetings. The guideline regarding not requiring seconds for governmental bodies' motions, resolutions or ordinances is not adopted as the rule in the City. The Mayor or Presiding Officer has the discretion to impose reasonable rules at any particular meeting based upon facts and circumstances found at any particular meeting. These latter rules will be followed unless objected to by a majority of the City Council members present.

7.3 Motions: The Mayor or any member of the City Council may bring a matter of business on the agenda before the Council by making a motion. Before the matter can be considered or debated it must be seconded. Once the motion has been properly made and seconded, the Presiding Officer shall open the matter for full debate offering the first opportunity to debate to the moving party and, thereafter, to any Council Member recognized by the Mayor or Presiding Officer. Debate shall be closed upon consent of a majority of the Council.

7.4 Reconsideration: Immediately after a vote on a matter, any member of the City Council may request to have his/her vote changed on a matter before the Council moves on to the next item. Such a request will be granted by the Mayor or Presiding Officer unless a majority of the Council objects.

A matter may be reconsidered by the City Council if a member on the prevailing side of the vote requests reconsideration. Such a motion may be made at a meeting where such action is taken or at a subsequent meeting of the Council, however, nothing in this policy precludes the majority of members of the City Council from requesting reconsideration of any item.

7.5 Debate:
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purpose is best served by the exchange of thought through discussion and debate.

Debate is regulated by these rules in order to assure every member a reasonable and equal opportunity to be heard.
b. Obtaining the Floor for Debate:

As soon as a debatable motion has been stated to the Council by the Mayor or Presiding Officer, any member of the Council has a right to discuss it after obtaining the floor. The member obtains the floor by seeking recognition from the Mayor or Presiding Officer. A member who has been recognized is entitled to be heard so long as he/she observes the rules of debate.
c. Speaking More Than Once:

To encourage the full participation of all members of the Council, no member or members shall be permitted to monopolize the discussion of the question. If a Council member has already spoken and other members wish to speak, the latter members should be recognized in preference to the member who has already spoken.

However, if no other members seek recognition, the Mayor or Presiding Officer may recognize the member who has already spoken.
d. Relevancy of Debate:

All discussion must be relevant to the motion before the City Council. A member is given the floor only for the purpose of discussing the pending question; discussion which departs is out of order. The Mayor or Presiding Officer should then direct the speaker to limit discussion to the question before the City Council.

A motion-its nature or consequences-may be attacked vigorously. But it is never permissible to attack the motives, character, or personality of a member either directly or by innuendo or implication. It is the duty of the Mayor or Presiding Officer instantly to stop any member who engages in personal attacks. It is the motion, not its proposer, that is the subject of debate. Meetings must discuss measures and ideas, not people.

Arguments, for or against a measure, should be stated as concisely as possible.

Debate must be fundamentally impersonal. All discussion is addressed to the Mayor or Presiding Officer and must never be directed to any individual. e. Mayor’s Duties During Debate:

The Mayor or Presiding Officer has the responsibility of controlling and expediting debate. A Council member who has been recognized to speak on a question has a right to the undivided attention of the Council.

It is the duty of the Mayor or Presiding Officer to keep the subject clearly before the members, to rule out irrelevant discussion, and to restate the question whenever necessary.

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SECTION 8. DECORUM

8.1 Council Members: Members of the City Council value and recognize the importance of the trust invested to them by the public to accomplish the business of the City. Council Members shall accord the utmost courtesy to each other, to City employees, and to the public appearing before the City Council.

8.2 City Employees: Members of City staff shall observe the same rules of order and decorum applicable to the City Council. City staff shall act at all times in a business and professional manner towards Council Members and members of the public.

8.3 Public: Members of the public attending City Council meetings shall observe the same rules of order and decorum applicable to the City Council.

8.4 Noise in the Chamber: Noise emanating from the audience within the Council Chamber or lobby area, which disrupts City Council meetings, shall not be permitted.

8.5 Sergeant-at-Arms: The Chief of Police, or his/her designated representative shall be exofficio Sergeant-at-Arms of the City Council.

SECTION 9. VIOLATIONS OF PROCEDURES

9.1 Nothing in these policies and procedures shall invalidate a properly noticed and acted upon action of the City Council in accordance with State Law.

This policy shall remain in effect until modified by the City Council.

APPROVED:
_______________________________

MARK TURNER, MAYOR
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Indoor Sports Complex
A strategic exploration of an indoor sports and recreation complex would allow the City Council and staff to evaluate how Morgan Hill can initiate, encourage, or support such a facility on either public or private property, independent of current zoning constraints.

Advancing this concept has the potential to significantly expand local recreation opportunities while strengthening the city’s position as a regional sports destination. An indoor complex would attract volleyball, basketball and other tournaments, training events, and year-round activities that generate overnight stays, boost local dining, stimulate ancillary spending, and help to create a strong local economy. This, in turn, would enhance both TOT tax revenue and sales tax revenue.