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Home My WebLink About11-12-2020 TSC MINUTES- PEAKSaratoga Traffic safety commission Agenda – Page 1 of 7 SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES September 10, 2020 6:30 PM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19 This meeting will be entirely by teleconference. All Traffic Safety Commission members, staff, and public will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N‐29‐20 suspending certain teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐ 19 pandemic. Members of the public can observe and participate in the meeting by: 1. Using the Zoom website at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86961712883 or App Webinar ID: 869 6171 2883 and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when directed by the Chair to speak on an agenda item; OR 2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID: 869 6171 2883 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair. The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person. As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Commission prior to the meeting by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/tsc prior to the start of the meeting. These emails will be provided to the members of the Commission and will become part of the official record of the meeting. During the meeting the Chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized to offer public comment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. Saratoga Traffic safety commission Agenda – Page 2 of 7 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENT: Belal Aftab (Chair), Jonathan Choi (Vice Chair), Ray Cosyn, Christopher Coulter, Mitch Kane, David McIntyre, Manil Vasantha ABSENT: None. STAFF: Mainini Cabute, Franziska Church, Sgt. Leonardo Gonzalez REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 5, 2020. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the agenda. The law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking actions on this items. The Commission may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the Traffic Safety Commission minutes for the Regular Traffic Safety Commission Meeting on March 12, 2020 and July 9, 2020. 3-12-2020 TSC Meeting MINUTES Recommended Action: Approve the Traffic Safety Commission minutes for the Regular Traffic Safety Commission Meeting on March 12, 2020. - COMMISSIONER KANE MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 12, 2020 MINUTES. - COMMISSIONER VASANTHA GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED 6 YES, NO-0, ABSTAINED-1 (KANE), ABSENT-0 7-09-2020 TSC Regular Meeting MINUTES 7-09-2020 TSC -item #472 comments Recommended Action: Approve 7.09.2020 TSC Regular Minutes. - COMMISSIONER KANE MOTIONED TO APPROVE MARCH AND JULY MINUTES. - COMMISSIONER VASANTHA GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED 6 YES, NO-0, ABSTAINED-1 (COULTER), ABSENT-0 SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION TSC Sheriff Report Saratoga Traffic safety commission Agenda – Page 3 of 7 Recommended Action: Accept Sheriff Report. - COMMISSIONER CHOI MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT - COMMISSION KANE GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 - COMMISSIONERS ASKED FOR THE SHERIFF TO INCLUDE DATA FROM PREVIOUS DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT REQUESTS TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING. OLD BUSINESS 1. Traffic Matrix 455- Saratoga Ave- At the July 2019 TSC meeting, there was a request for the City to restrict parking on Saratoga Avenue to allow cyclists to bike safely. The TSC recommended that the traffic engineer develop a plan that reduces the road width and restricts parking to allow for bike lanes. TSC asked that this plan be reviewed at a future TSC meeting. - COMMISSIONER AFTAB MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE CURRENT DRAFT PLAN AND DIRECTED STAFF TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE ENTIRE INTERSECTIONS OF SARATOGA AVE AND SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD FOR BIKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS. - COMMISSIONER VASSANTHA GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 Recommended Action: Review and make a recommendation. 2 Traffic Matrix 474- Canyon View- Request for the City to reduce possible pedestrian and vehicle conflict on Canyon View. Recommended Action: Review and make a recommendation. - COMMISSIONER VASANTHA RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY CUT BACK FOLIAGE AND EVALUATE EACH YEAR. - COMMISSIONER COULTER MOTIONED TO HAVE STAFF CUT BACK THE FOLIAGE OR WORK WITH RESIDENTS TO CUT BACK THEIR FOLIAGE. COMMISSIONER AFTAB AMENDED THE MOTION TO REQUEST THAT THE CITY OF SARATOGA PIO COMMUNICATE TO THE SARATOGA COMMUNITY ABOUT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BEHAVIORS. - COMMISSIONER VASSANTA GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 Saratoga Traffic safety commission Agenda – Page 4 of 7 3. Traffic Matrix 477- Quito Road and Bicknell- Request by Saratoga resident for the City to improve traffic safety on Quito Road by reducing speeding near Bicknell. Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. Directed enforcement. Coordinating with town of los. Traffic calming plan with los gatos to develop traffic calming. - COMMISSIONER CHOI MOTIONED FOR SHERIFF TO CONDUCT DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT ON FIRDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS FROM 11:00-11:30 P.M. TO 1 A.M. (MIDNIGHT DEPUTIES) FOR A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, TO DETER RECKLESS BEHAVIOR. - COMMISSIONER KANE GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 - COMMISSIONER VASANTA REQUESTED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO STRATEGICALLY PLACE DUMMY CAR ON QUITO ROAD. COMMISSIONER CHOI DID NOT ACCEPT THE AMENDMENT BECAUSE THE SHERIFF DOES NOT ACCEPT THOSE TYPES OF REQUEST DUE TO POTENTIAL OF VEHICLE VANDALISM. - COMMISSIONER KANE MOTIONED FOR CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH LOS GATOS TO DEVELOP A TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN FOR QUITO ROAD BETWEEN BICKNELL AND POLLARD ROAD. - COMMISSIONER VASANTHA GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 4. Traffic Matrix 478- Quito Road at Pollard- Request for the City to improve traffic safety by reducing speeding on Quito Road in between Pollard Avenue and Allendale Ave. - COMMISSIONER KANE MOTIONED FOR THE SHERIFF TO LOOK AT DATA ON QUITO ROAD BETWEEN POLLARD AND ALLENDALE TO SEE IF RADAR ENFORCEMENT IS AN OPTION AND IF SO, FOR THE SHERIFF TO CONDUCT RADAR ENFORCEMENT. - COMMISSIONER VASANTHA GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 - COMMISSIONER CHOI MOTIONED TO PLACE RADAR FEEDBACK TRAILER AT THE LOCATION CLOSER TO RAVENWOOD. - COMMISIONER COULTER GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 Saratoga Traffic safety commission Agenda – Page 5 of 7 NEW BUSINESS 5. Traffic Matrix 479- Harleigh at Perego Way- Request for the City to improve traffic safety by reducing speeding on Harleigh Drive at Perego Way. Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. (DEFERRED TO NOVEMBER MEETING) 6. Traffic Matrix 480- Douglass- Request for the City to reduce parking congestion along Douglass Lane, Kenosha Court, Black Walnut Court and Nutwood Lane. Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. - COMMISSIONER CHOI MOTIONED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE RESIDENTS’ PROPOSAL FOR RESTRICTED PARKING AND TO WORK WITH WEST VALLEY COLLEGE TO DETERMINE A MORE HOLISTIC APPROACH AND TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY FOR A PARKING SOLUTION. - COMMISSIONER KANE GAVE SECOND MOTION WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT STATES THAT THE COMMISSION AND THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS A TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUE. - COMMISSIONER CHOI ACCEPTED HIS AMENDMENT. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 - COMMISSIONER VASANTHA MOTIONED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE NEIGHBORS REQUEST TO EXTEND RESTRICTED PARKING IN THE DOUGLAS NEIGHBORHOOD AS STATED BELOW: o 7:00 AM-7:00 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY o 7:00 AM TO 11:00 AM AND 3:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. WEEKENDS o EXCEPT ON HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER AFTAB GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-4 (AFTAB, COSYN, COULTER, VASANTHA), NO-3 (CHOI, KANE, MCINTYRE), ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 7. Traffic Matrix 481- Old Oak Way- Request for the City to reduce speeding on Old Oak Way. Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. (DEFERRED TO NOVEMBER MEETING.) 8. Traffic Matrix 482- Arroyo De Arguello-Request for the City to reduce speeding on Arroyo de Arguello. Saratoga Traffic safety commission Agenda – Page 6 of 7 Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. - COMMISSIONER COULTER MOTIONED TO PLACE RADAR FEEDBACK TRAILER ON ARROYO DE ARGUELLO SOUTH OF WARDELL, HAVE SHERIFF CONDUCT DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT, AND TO HAVE THE SPEED DATA AVAILABLE TO REVIEW AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING BEFORE PHYSICAL IMPLEMENTATIONS ARE MADE. - COMMISSIONER KANE GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 9. Traffic Matrix 483- Maude Ave- Request for the City to improve the sight distance at the corner of Quito Road and Maude Avenue. Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. (DEFERRED TO NOVEMBER MEETING) STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES 10. Staff and Commission Updates a. Quito Road Posted Speed Limit Update- verbal report b. Safe Routes to School Safety Plan- Scope of Work SRTS Public Education and Outreach Funding Request c. Misc.items- verbal report. 11. Recommended Action: Accept updates. - COMMISSIONER CHOI MOTIONED FOR THE SAFE ROUTES SUB COMMITTEE TO RETURN TO THE NOVEMBER TSC MEETING WITH A DRAFT PLAN ON HOW TO PROCEED WITH AN OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PLAN FOR THE COMMISSION TO APPROVE. - COMMISSIONER KANE GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 - COMMISSIONER CHOI MOTIONED TO DEFER MATRIX ITEMS 479, 481, 483 TO THE NOVEMBER TSC MEETING. - COMMISSIONER AFTAB GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, NO-0, ABSTAINED-0, ABSENT-0 ABSENT-0 ADJOURNMENT - COMMISSIONER COULTER MOTIONED TO ADJOURN. - COMMISSIONER AFTAB GAVE SECOND MOTION. - APPROVED. YES-7, 0-NO, 0-ABSTAINED -0 ABSENT Saratoga Traffic safety commission Agenda – Page 7 of 7 Respectfully Submitted By: Mainini Cabute, Public Works Staff