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Home My WebLink About01-09-2025 TSC Agenda PacketSaratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 4 SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA January 9, 2025 AMENDED AGENDA • 01/08/2025 SHERIFF’S REPORT LINKED. • 01/09/2025 DRAFT CONCEPTUAL PLAN ADDED TO TSC MATRIX 595. DRAFT DISTRACTED DRIVING FLYER LINKED. DATE: January 9, 2025 TIME: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Public Participation Information In accordance with Saratoga City Council’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the public may participate in this meeting in person at the location listed below or via remote attendance using the Zoom information below. Members of the public can view and participate in the meeting by: 1. Attending the meeting in person at the City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070; OR 2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom • Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87056515247 • Webinar ID: 870 5651 5247 • Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (enter the Webinar ID provided above when prompted) Public Comment Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. The amount of time for public comment may be reduced by the Chair or by action of the Traffic Safety Commission. Public Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by those attending via Zoom. 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. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 4 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Alec Gulesserian (Chair), Stephen Li (Vice Chair), Robert Eng, Jason Mount III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 2, 2025. 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 11-14-2024 TSC MINUTES – Draft Recommended Action: Approve November 14, 2024 Minutes VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION Sheriff’s Report • October & November 2024 citation summary and collision statistics • Matrix Item Data VII. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL WORKING GROUP UPDATE VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. TSC Matrix 595 – Glen Brae Dr btwn Congress Springs Park and Cox Ave Draft Conceptual Plan Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. IX. NEW BUSINESS 2. TSC Matrix 599 – Glen Brae Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 3. TSC Matrix 600 – Woodbank Way and Rancho Las Cimas Way Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 4 4. TSC Matrix 601 – Gypsy Hill Rd Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 5. TSC Matrix 603 – Kane Dr at Veronica Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 6. TSC Matrix 604 – Cox Ave at Woodmont Dr and Regan Ln Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 7. Distracted Driving Flyer - Draft Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. X. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES 8. Staff and Commission Updates a. TSC Project Updates b. City Events c. TSC Handbook d. Announcements Recommended Action: Accept updates. XI. COMMISSION ITEMS XII. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer, of the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on January 2, 2025 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Traffic Safety Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Following removal of State and local shelter in place orders these materials will be available for review in the office of the Public Works office at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 4 of 4 In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@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 Minutes – Page 1 of 4 SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES November 14, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:32 PM II. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Robert Eng (Chair), Alec Gulesserian (Vice Chair), Stephen Li, Jason Mount ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Ashley Weiss, 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 November 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 09-12-2024 TSC MINUTES – Draft Recommended Action: Approve September 12, 2024 Minutes GULESSERIAN/MOUNT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION Sheriff’s Report • September 2024 citation summary and collision statistics • Matrix Item Data VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. TSC Matrix 590 – Portos Dr & Ronnie Way Recommended Action: Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 2 of 4 Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/MOUNT MOVED FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO DESIGN A TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT RONNIE AND RANFRE, BULB-OUTS AT RONNIE AND PORTOS, AND THEN BRING PLANS BACK TO TSC FOR APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2. TSC Matrix 592 – Saratoga Ave at Saratoga Glen Pl Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO IMPLEMENT THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S PLAN TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF THE ISLAND AND PAINT IN AN ISLAND TO ENFORCE THE ‘NO LEFTS’ RESTRICTION. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 3. TSC Matrix 593 – Saratoga Ave at Herriman Ave Comments Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO INSTALL TEMPORARY BULB-OUTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TRAFFIC AND INSTALL TRAFFIC ARMADILLOS TO PROTECT BIKE LANE ALONG SARATOGA AVENUE. MOTION PASSED (4- 0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 4. TSC Matrix 594 – Cox Ave at Miller, Glen Brae, and Cumberland Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT/LI MOVED TO INSTALL TRAFFIC ENGINEER-RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO GET RID OF DOUBLE THREATS AT ALL THREE INTERSECTIONS, MOVE SIGN AT GLEN BRAE, AND BRING ALL SIGNS TO CURRENT STANDARDS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 5. TSC Matrix 595 – Glen Brae Dr btwn Congress Springs Park and Cox Ave Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 3 of 4 ENG/MOUNT MOVED FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO MEASURE SPEEDS ON OTHER SECTION OF ROAD AND COME UP WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. PLAN AND SPEED MEASURES TO BE REVIEWED AT A FUTURE MEETING. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 6. TSC Matrix 596 – Bellgrove Cir Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/MOUNT MOVED FOR CITY STAFF TO TRIM FOLIAGE FOR SIGHT LINES. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 7. TSC Matrix 597 – Quito Rd at Aspesi Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO MODERNIZE THE RAPID RECTANGULAR FLASHING BEACON (RRFB) AT THE QUITO ROAD CROSSING AT RAVENWOOD DRIVE. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 8. TSC Matrix 598 – Allendale Ave Bike Lanes Draft Plans Comments Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO APPROVE THE PLANS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 9. Distracted Driving Flyer - Draft Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. Draft flyer was reviewed and comments sent back to traffic engineering consultants. Final draft to be presented at the next meeting. 10. Election of new Chair and Vice-Chair ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER GULESSERIAN FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIR. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 4 of 4 VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER LI FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES 11. 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 – 10:32 PM Respectfully Submitted by Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga 12'20'5'4'-2"12'20'20' 40'13'13'12'12'8'8'40' 12'12'22'Glen Brae DrTraffic Calming Conceptual PlanFigure 1N.T.S.CONCEPTUAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. ADDITIONALDETAILED ANALYSIS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN REQUIRED.LEGENDPROPOSED SIGNEXISTING SIGNN.T.S.M A T C H L I N E - S E E B E L O W L E F TMATCHLINE - SEE ABOVE RIGHTMAINTAIN EXISTING W1-6R SIGNINSTALL W1-8 SIGNSINSTALL W1-8 SIGNSINSTALL W1-1L and W13-1P (15 MPH)INSTALL W1-1R andW13-1P (15 MPH) SIGNS129151288812904128921288912866128581280112802INSTALL W17-1 and W13-1P (15 MPH) SIGNSINSTALL W17-1 and W13-1P (15 MPH) SIGNSINSTALL W84(CA) SIGNINSTALL W84(CA) SIGNGLEN BRAE DRGLEN BRAE DRCOX AVEABERDEEN CTREMOVE 320 LF RED CURBINSTALL 120 LF RED CURBAS SHOWNINSTALL 193 LF REDCURB AS SHOWNCHARDONNAY CT EXISTING SOLID STRIPINGINSTALL SPEED HUMP AS SHOWNINSTALL SPEED HUMP AS SHOWNW84(CA)W17-1W13-1P(15 MPH)W1-1W1-8PROPOSED SPEED HUMPINSTALL R1-1 SIGNINSTALL 243 LF RED CURBAS SHOWNR1-112916MAINTAIN EXISTING W1-6L SIGNINSTALL W1-8 SIGNSRELOCATE EXISTING W11-2AND W16-7P SIGNS PERNEW CURB EXTENSIONRESTRIPE DOUBLE YELLOW CENTERLINEW11-2PROPOSED YELLOW SOLID STRIPINGW1-6PROPOSED WHITE SOLID STRIPINGGENERAL NOTE: PRESERVE ALL NON-CONFLICTING SIGNS IN PLACE.INSTALL ADVANCEWARNING MARKINGSINSTALL ADVANCEWARNING MARKINGSSHIFTING TAPER LENGTH 100'MAINTAIN 60 LF RED CURB Glen Brae DrTraffic Calming Conceptual PlanFigure 2CONCEPTUAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. ADDITIONALDETAILED ANALYSIS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN REQUIRED.SPEED TABLE DETAILCENTER OF ROADWAYCENTER OF TRAVEL LANE12" WHITE12"6 FT1.6 FT3 INPLAN VIEWSECTION B-B3 FT(MAX)7 FT7 FTSECTION A-ABAA 1.6 FT10 FTPARABOLICFLAT3 INSPEED HUMP ADVANCE WARNING MARKINGS DETAIL2 FT8 FT10 FT12 FT14 FT16 FT18 FT20 FT100 FT8 FT7 FT6 FT5 FT4 FT3 FT2 FT1 FT12" WHITE PAVEMENT MARKINGSLEADING EDGE OF SPEED HUMP Page 1 of 1 #599 Glen Brae Dr Date Received: October 7, 2024 Requesting Resident: Audrey Sun Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Glen Brae Dr Description of traffic safety concern: On Glen Brae Drive right before Congress Springs Park. There is a curve prior to the railroad, next to the substation. There is a driveway and a fence leading into the park which makes it a frequent place for people to cross the street. When you turn onto Glen Brae Drive from Cox Ave and drive towards Congress Springs Park, the curve has always been a dangerous area for pedestrians crossing because there's no mirror to help us see oncoming cars. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: It would be helpful if there was a safety mirror at the corner before the park to help people cross the street safely. Page 1 of 1 #600 Woodbank Way and Rancho Las Cimas Way Date Received: October 17, 2024 Requesting Resident: Lynn McFarlane Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Woodbank and Rancho Las Cimas Way Description of traffic safety concern: This is essentially a 3 way intersection with no yield or stop sign. Visibllity is limited from all 3 directions. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: Yield signs should be posted to warn of possible danger. Page 1 of 1 #601 Gypsy Hill Rd Date Received: October 16, 2024 Requesting Resident: Farshid Zarbakhsh Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Gypsy Hill Rd. / Chester Ave. Description of traffic safety concern: There is safety concern due to the poor visibility of the road and the speeding high traffic of cars and trucks in front t of our house. This concern is corroborated by some of our neighbors. We are located at the bend of the Gypsy Hill road, prior to the bridge on the creek, before the climb up the hill. There is no visibility at the entrance or driveway of the house, of the cars coming down the hill. Cars usually speed up in both directions, particularly coming down the hill (one car coming down the hill actually crashed through our fence a few years ago). Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: 1- Speed bumps prior to the bend to discourage speeding, going up the hill. 2- Speed bumps after the bridge to slow down the cars and trucks at the end of the slope. 3- Mirror at the bend to get visibility of the cars coming down the hill. 4- Speed limit sign. Page 1 of 2 #603 Kane Dr at Veronica Dr Date Received: December 5, 2024 Requesting Resident: Deborah Miller Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Kane Drive intersection with Veronica Drive Description of traffic safety concern: The meeting of Kane Drive and Veronica Drive creates a very dangerous “L” intersection (90 degree curve) because vehicles making the left turn from Kane onto Veronica frequently swerve into the lane of oncoming traffic coming from Kane Drive. I have had several close calls myself, despite my coming to a complete stop before entering the intersection from Veronica to drive onto my driveway. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: I think this dangerous situation could be alleviated by painting double lane stripes at the 90 degree curve where the two streets meet, and putting raised dots in the middle of the two lane stripes. This would alert drivers to where the lanes are and that they should stay on their side of the road. I think this inexpensive improvement could reduce the daily danger that is faced by drivers at this intersection. Perhaps a “SLOW DOWN” yellow sign could be inserted into the middle of the double lines, too. Page 2 of 2 Page 1 of 1 #604 Cox Ave at Woodmont Dr and Regan Ln Date Received: December 5, 2024 Requesting Resident: Subha Rajana Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Cox and Woodmont and Cox and Regan Ln Description of traffic safety concern: It is becoming increasingly hard to cross Cox from Fredericksburg neighborhood as many of us walk across for our walks. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: It would be good to have a cross walk and possibly a light at these intersections.