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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 14, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 PM
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Robert Eng (Chair), Alec Gulesserian (Vice Chair), Jason Mount
ABSENT: Chi-Kuang Chu, Stephen Li
STAFF PRESENT: Franziska Church, Emma Burkhalter, John Cherbone
III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on March 7, 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.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
01-11-2024 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve January 11, 2024 Minutes
GULESSERIAN/ENG MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (3-
0-0-2) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU, LI.
VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• January & February 2024 citation summary and collision statistics
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. TSC Matrix 502 – Ravenwood Dr
Response Summary
Comments from Previous Meetings
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 2 of 3
Recommended Action:
Deny request for speed hump(s) and close item.
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO CLOSE THE MATRIX ITEM AND REMIND THE
RESIDENTS THAT THE STRIPING PLAN IS STILL ON THE TABLE. MOTION
PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN,
MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU, LI.
2. TSC Matrix 531 – Pierce Rd at Houston Ct
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO DO NOTHING. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU, LI.
3. TSC Matrix 565 – Farwell Ave
Draft Plans
Proposed Area of Influence
Recommended Action:
Approve the draft speed table plan and proposed area of influence.
ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO APPROVE PLAN AND AREA OF INFLUENCE
AND MOVE FORWARD WITH RESIDENT-LED SPEED HUMP PROCESS.
MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU, LI.
4. TSC Matrix 572 – McCoy Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO DO NOTHING. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU, LI.
5. TSC Matrix 576 – Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd at Kirkmont Dr
Comments from Previous Meetings
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO INSTALL A HAWK LIGHT, ONCE STAFF OBTAINS
FUNDING. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
ENG, GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
CHU, LI.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 3 of 3
6. TSC Matrix 580 – Cox Ave at Sea Gull Way
Quotes
Recommended Action:
Approve installation.
ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE RRFB INSTALLATION.
MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU, LI.
7. TSC Matrix 581 – Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd at Sea Gull Way
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO DO NOTHING. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU, LI.
8. TSC Matrix 582 – Prospect Rd at Stelling Rd
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO CHANGE THE YIELD TO A STOP AND MAKE
CORRESPONDING STRIPING CHANGES. ALSO, EXTEND SIDEWALK TO
RAILROAD TRACKS PER TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION AND
REQUEST THAT SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DO TARGETTED ENFORCEMENT
ON THE STOP SIGN. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-2) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: CHU, LI.
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
9. 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 – 9:10 PM
Respectfully Submitted by
Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga