HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2008 SS Traffic Safety Commission MinutesCITY OF SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Study Session AGENDA
DATE: September 11, 2008
TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order
Roll Call: Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Guichard, Kane, Kirk, and Vita
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda
for this meeting was properly posted on September 4, 2008.
Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code
Section 54954.2.
Oral & Written Communication
Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda
for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter
but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda.
Approval of Draft Minutes
Draft Traffic Safety Commission Study Session Minutes for August 14, 2008
New Business
1. Prioritization of two CIP projects
2. Discussion of TSC process flowchart
Announcements by Commissioners and Staff
Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability -
related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at
408.868.1269 or crclerk 9saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day
before the start of the meeting.
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of material provided to the Traffic Safety Commission by City
staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Public Works Department at 13777 Fruitvale
Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made
available for public review at the Public Works office at the time they are distributed to the Traffic Safety
Commission.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of
the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on August 11, 2008 at the office of the City of
Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda
is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
CITY OF SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Study Session Draft Action Minutes
DATE: August 14, 2008
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order at 6:40p.m.
Roll Call: Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Guichard, Kane, Kirk, and Vita
Absent: None
Staff: Traffic Planner Holtzman, Traffic Engineer Rashid, PW Director Cherbone, and Analyst
Borel
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on August 11, 2008. Borel Reports
Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.2. No changes
Oral & Written Communication
Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this
meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to
place the topic on a future agenda.
No speakers
New Business
1. Discussion of TSC process
Staff will create a flow chart and report back to Commission
Staff will provide recommendations regarding changes to the existing process for Commission to
review.
Announcements by Commissioners and Staff
None
Adjournment at 8:10 p.m. to Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 11, 2008
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability -related
modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868.1269 or
ctclerk4)saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the
meeting.
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of material provided to the Traffic Safety Commission by City staff in
connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Public Works Department at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga,
California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the
Public Works office at the time they are distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic
Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on August 11, 2008 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale
Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's
website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Capital Improvement Projects
PROJECT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
ESTIMATED
COST
APPROVED
BUDGET
#
Proposed Projects - FY 08/09
Roadway Safety/Traffic Calming
1
Pedestrian Refuge Area at Quito/McCoy
Intersection:
Center refuge area and crossing improvements on
Quito Road at McCoy.
15,000
2 .
Herriman Avenue Crosswalk
Improvements:
Crosswalk enhancements located on Herrman Avenue
@ Lexington and Saratoga Vista.
25,000
3
Herriman Avenue Sidewalk
Improvements Option 1:
Asphalt sidewalk/pathway leveling course between AC
berm and PCC Curb.
25,000
4
Herriman Avenue Sidewalk
Improvements Option 2:
New sidewalk/pathway along the south side including
retaining walls and landscape modifications.
150,000
5
Komina Walking Path:
Walking Path on one side of Komina adjacent to Oak
Street School.
100,000
6
Saratoga Elementary School Driveway
and Sidewalk Modification:
Driveway and sidewalk modification to increase
capacity of drop-off lane.
50,000
7 `
Solar Powered Radar Feedback Signs:
Provides funding for 4 solar powered radar feedback
signs. Location(s) to be determined by the Traffic
Commission.
50,000
8
Traffic Safety:
Traffic safety funds for implementation of safety
improvements approved by Traffic Safety Commission.:
25,000
9
Cox Avenue Traffic and Pedestrian
Safety Improvements:
This project would provide crosswalk and other safety
imrpovements on Cox Avenue between Saratoga
Avenue and Paseo Presada
75,000
10
Glen Brae Avenue Median Choker:
Concrete median choker on Glen Brae Avenue for
traffic calming.
15,000
11
Montalvo Road Traffic Calming:
This project would provide traffic calming by
constructing a raised median on Montalvo Road.
15,000
12
Aspesi Drive Traffic Calming:
This project would provide traffic calming by
constructing a raised median on Aspesi Drive.
12,000
13
Brookglen Drive Traffic Calming:
This project would provide traffic calming by
constructing a raised median on Brookglen Drive.
25,000
14
Cox Avenue Traffic Calming:
This project would provide traffic calming by
constructing a speed bump on Cox Avenue between
Paseo Presada and Quito Road.
8,000
Highway 9 Safety Project Phase I:
Saratoga's portion of the three City Highway 9 Safety
corridor project. Project to focus on bicycle
improvements.
100,000
100,000
Highway 9/Oak Place Pedestrian
Crosswalk Safety Improvements:
Enhanced in -pavement crosswalk safety lights @
Highway 9 & Oak Place. Caltrans approval required.
Const. Phase.
g.
203,310
203,310
Cox Avenue Railroad Crossing Arms
Upgrade:
Railroad crossing surface upgrade for safety and
improved drivability.
539,641
539,641
ADA Accessible Traffic Signal Project:
Audible Signal Project at various traffic signal
locations throughout the City.
74,526
74,526
Highway 9 Safety Project Phase II:
Project to focus on ped improvements along the
Highway 9 corridor. Majority of improvements in
Saratoga.
1,020,000
1,020,000