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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 11, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 PM
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robert Eng (Chair), Alec Gulesserian (Vice Chair), Jason Mount, Stephen Li
ABSENT: Chi-Kuang Chu
STAFF PRESENT: Franziska Church, Emma Burkhalter
III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on January 4, 2024.
IV. 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 these items. The Commission may choose to place the topic on a future
agenda.
Written Communications
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11-02-2023 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve November 2, 2023 Minutes
GULESSERIAN/ENG MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (4-
0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• October – December 2023 citation summary and collision statistics
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. TSC Matrix 502 – Ravenwood Dr
Draft Speed Hump Plans
Proposed Area of Influence
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Comments from Previous Meetings
Recommended Action:
Approve draft speed hump plans and proposed area of influence.
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO APPROVE THE AREA OF INFLUENCE AND PLANS
WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PLANS WILL BE REVISED BY THE
TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO MEET FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARDS. MOTION
PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN,
LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
2. TSC Matrix 556 – Beaumont Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO ADD PERMANENT RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS AT
THE LOCATIONS DETERMINED BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER. MOTION
PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN,
LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
3. TSC Matrix 569 – Star Ridge Ct
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO DO NOTHING. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
4. TSC Matrix 572 – McCoy Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/LI MOVED TO HAVE TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO REVIST SITE AND
REVIEW SIGHT DISTANCE ON MCCOY AVE FROM BERWICK ST AND STAFF
TO REVIEW PLANS FOR NEW HOUSE AT CORNER AND REPORT BACK TO
THE COMMISSION. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: CHU.
5. TSC Matrix 574 – Lomita Ave and Vickery Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO INSTALL BOTTS DOTS CENTERLINE ON VICKERY
AVE APPROACHING THE LOMITA AVE/VICKERY AVE INTERSECTION.
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MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
6. TSC Matrix 575 – Bucknall Rd between Paseo Olivos and Quito Rd
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO INSTALL SHOULDER STRIPING ON BUCKNALL
ROAD. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
7. TSC Matrix 576 – Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd at Kirkmont Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG MOVED TO ADD A RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON (RRFB)
TO THE CROSSWALK.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Additional discussion took place.
MOUNT MOVED TO REMOVE THE EXISTING CROSSWALK.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Additional discussion took place.
GULESSERIAN/LI MOVED TO POSTPONE ITEM DISCUSSION TO NEXT
MEETING IN ORDER TO HEAR FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. MOTION
PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN,
LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
8. TSC Matrix 578 – Bainter Ave at Ravine Rd
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO DO NOTHING. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
9. Discuss School Circulation (follow-up from September 14, 2023 meeting)
Recommended Action:
No action.
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IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
10. Staff and Commission Updates
a. TSC Project Updates
b. City Events
c. TSC Handbook
d. Announcements
Recommended Action:
Accept updates.
X. COMMISSION ITEMS
XI. ADJOURNMENT – 9:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted by
Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga