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Home My WebLink About03-13-2025 TSC Agenda PacketCity Council Traffic Safety Commission Agenda March 13, 2025 Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MARCH 13, 2025 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING AMENDED AGENDA • 03/10/2025 SHERIFF’S REPORT LINKED. • 03/13/2025 SPEED HUMP PROCESS REVISION AND JUNE CAMPAIGN DRAFT LINKED. 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. In the event remote participation technology is unexpectedly unavailable, the meeting will proceed in person without remote participation. Members of the public can view and participate in the meeting by: 1. Attending the meeting in person in the 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 * Calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968 Written Communication Comments can be submitted in writing at www.saratoga.ca.us/tsc. Written communications will be provided to the members of the Commission and included in the Agenda Packet and/or in supplemental meeting materials. 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. City Council Traffic Safety Commission Agenda March 13, 2025 Page 2 of 3 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA The agenda for this meeting was properly post on March 6, 2025. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the committee on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Commission may instruct staff accordingly. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the January 9, 2025, Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting. 2. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the February 27, 2025, Traffic Safety Commission Special Meeting. 3. Sheriff’s Report to the Commission December 2024 and January 2025 Citation Summary and Collision Statistics Matrix Item Data Recommended Action: No action required. 4. Safe Routes to School Working Group Update Recommended Action: No action required. 5. TSC Matrix 602 – Dagmar Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 6. TSC Matrix 605 – Reid Ln Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 7. TSC Matrix 606 – Baylor Ave at Quito Rd City Council Traffic Safety Commission Agenda March 13, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 8. TSC Matrix 607 – Oak St Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 9. Speed Hump Process Revision Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 10. Upcoming Traffic Safety Campaign Topics and June Campaign Draft June Campaign Draft Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission was posted and available for public review on March 6, 2025, at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070, and on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 6th day of March 2025 at Saratoga, California. Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials distributed to the Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the Commission by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City website at www.saratoga.ca.us and are available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or call 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. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II] Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 1 of 4 SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:31 PM II. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Alec Gulesserian (Chair), Stephen Li (Vice Chair),Robert Eng (arrived at 6:33 PM), 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 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 GULESSERIAN/ENG 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 • October & November 2024 citation summary and collision statistics • Matrix Item Data VII. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL WORKING GROUP UPDATE VIII. OLD BUSINESS Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 2 of 4 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. GULESSERIAN/ENG MOVED TO USE A 2-STAGE APPROACH; STAGE 1 WOULD BE THE PROPOSED STRIPING AND CURB EXTENSIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAFT CONCEPTUAL PLAN; STAGE 2 WOULD BE TO ADD THE SPEED TABLES IF ISSUE PERSISTS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. IX. NEW BUSINESS 2. TSC Matrix 599 – Glen Brae Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. GULESSERIAN MOVED FOR STAFF TO COMBINE THIS CONCERN WITH TM 595 SO THAT THEY ARE BROUGHT BACK FOR REVIEW TOGETHER. ENG MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT FOR STAFF TO MAKE A NOTE ABOUT CLOSING THE FENCE AS A POTENTIAL SOLUTION. GULESSERIAN ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT. ENG SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 3. TSC Matrix 600 – Woodbank Way and Rancho Las Cimas Way Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO USE THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION TO ADD A YIELD ON RANCHO LAS CIMAS ALONG WITH CENTERLINE STRIPING ON ALL THREE APPROACHES TO THE INTERSECTION. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 4. TSC Matrix 601 – Gypsy Hill Rd Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 3 of 4 GULESSERIAN MOVED TO INSTALL SPEED LIMIT SIGN AND TO HAVE THE FOLIAGE TRIMMED BACK. ENG MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT FOR THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO PREPARE A TRIMMING PLAN FOR THE RESIDENT RESPONSIBLE FOR TRIMMING BACK THE FOLIAGE. GULESSERIAN ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT. ENG SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 5. TSC Matrix 603 – Kane Dr at Veronica Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/LI MOVED TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION FOR A CENTERLINE STRIP AROUND THE CORNER. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0- 0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 6. TSC Matrix 604 – Cox Ave at Woodmont Dr and Regan Ln Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO INSTALL A RRFB CROSSWALK AND FLAGS AT ONE OF THE TWO REQUESTED CROSSING LOCATIONS, AS DETERMINED BY THE REQUESTERS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 7. Distracted Driving Flyer - Draft Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. GULESSERIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT FLYER FRONT OPTION WITH THE CHILD AND THE DRAFT FLYER BACK. MOUNT MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO CONSIDER ADDING LINK TO COUNTY’S DISTRACTED DRIVING EFFORT. GULESSERIAN ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT. MOUNT SECONDED THE MOTION. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 4 of 4 MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 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 – 9:32 PM Respectfully Submitted by Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 1 of 2 SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DRAFT MINUTES February 27, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:31 PM II. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Alec Gulesserian (Chair), Stephen Li (Vice Chair), Robert Eng, Jason Mount ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: 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 February 26, 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss FY25-26 Work Plan Draft Staff Report Recommended Action: Review staff-provided work plan and provide additional work plan goals. MOUNT/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING WORK ITEMS TO THE TSC’S FY25/26 WORK PLAN: 1. EFFORTS FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION SHOULD SPECIFICALLY FOCUS ON RELIEVING CONGESTION ON SARATOGA AVENUE WHEN THE THREE SCHOOLS IN THE AREA HAVE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP. 2. CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH AND PUBLIC MEETING(S) FOR THE UPCOMING SARATOGA/HERRIMAN SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION. 3. SUPPORT THE MAYOR/COUNCIL IN REQUESTING TRAFFIC CONGESTION MITIGATION FROM DEVELOPERS (E.G. COSTCO, EL PASEO, BUILDERS REMEDY PROJECTS IN SARATOGA). Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 2 of 2 MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. VI. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES 2. Staff and Commission Updates a. TSC Project Updates b. City Events c. Announcements Recommended Action: Accept updates. VII. COMMISSION ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT – 7:39 PM Respectfully Submitted by Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga Page 1 of 1 #602 Dagmar Dr Date Received: October 28, 2024 Requesting Resident: Shanthi Jayadev Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Dagmar Drive at Saratoga Ave Intersection Description of traffic safety concern: Redesign of Dagmar /Saratoga intersection to protect myself and my neighbors due to a hit and run in the front yard that killed a couple of trees and knocked out all the trash cans. A police report of a hit and run has been filed on 10/28. The vehicle had climbed on the property about 15 feet from the street and had tire marks running through the yard. It did a property damage and drove off. The turn must have been done very wide.The painted lines are too close to the property which makes the drivers get very close to the property. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: None. Page 1 of 1 #605 Reid Ln Date Received: January 14, 2025 Requesting Resident: Hongyu Deng Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Reid Lane Description of traffic safety concern: Speed humps were installed on Reid Lane a while ago to slow down traffic. Unfortunately, I notice that there are still vehicles that drive very fast in this residential street, especially those large SUV's with high ground clearance. It appears that these speed humps are too gentle and weak, and also quite far apart. People still tend to drive fast on this straight street which can be dangerous for pedestrians and especially school children who walk to and from school. In fact, I have the chance to drive around similar residential neighborhoods in Los Altos, Palo Alto, and Cupertino. All speed humps I have seen are stronger than the ones we have installed on Reid Lane 2'/4'/2'. I'm wondering if we can make these speed bumps 2'/2'/2' and add two to three more along the street. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: 1. Modify Reid Lane 2'/4'/2' speed bumps to 2'/2'/2' and add two to three more along the street. 2. Add stop signs on Reid at Lynde Avenue and Lacey Avenue? This will at least help the students walking to and from schools tremendously. 3. Stripping and signage will help as well, to make Reid appear more windy/curvy. Page 1 of 1 #606 Baylor Ave at Quito Rd Date Received: January 17, 2025 Requesting Resident: Daniel Bao Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Quito Rd. x Baylor Ave Description of traffic safety concern: Vehicles stopped at the Baylor Avenue intersection have limited visibility of oncoming traffic traveling north on Quito Road. This creates a significant safety hazard, leading to vehicle accidents and endangering pedestrians and cyclists. The issue is particularly dangerous for drivers attempting to make left turns onto southbound Quito Road, as visibility to the left is obstructed while vehicles approach quickly from both directions. The problem stems from the current layout of the lanes and sidewalks, which forces vehicles to stop far back and then encroach onto the sidewalk to gain sufficient visibility. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: To improve safety at the Baylor Avenue and Quito Road intersection, the stop line should be moved forward to enhance visibility for drivers, reducing the need to encroach on the sidewalk. The sidewalk and lane layout should be adjusted to accommodate this change while maintaining safe pedestrian access. Extending and painting the bike lane green would increase visibility and safety for cyclists. Additionally, reducing the speed limit on Quito Road and implementing traffic-calming measures would address the frequent issue of vehicles exceeding 30 mph, improving overall safety for all road users. Page 1 of 2 #607 Oak St Date Received: February 23, 2025 Requesting Resident: Ashley Byington Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Oak Street and Bohlman / Komina Description of traffic safety concern: I am deeply concerned about the speed of through traffic on Oak Street, as I have observed vehicles frequently disregarding stop signs. This issue is particularly alarming because Oak Street is within a school zone, and there are no sidewalks or designated safe areas for pedestrians. With cars parked along the shoulders, visibility and walking space are severely limited. As a parent who regularly walks my child to school and the park, I have personally witnessed vehicles failing to stop at intersections and traveling at speeds well above the posted limit. Given the high volume of children and families in this area, I worry that the current conditions pose a significant risk for pedestrians, especially young children. I urge consideration of traffic- calming measures to enhance safety for everyone in our community. Page 2 of 2 Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: To improve traffic safety on Oak Street, I respectfully propose the installation of speed humps on Oak Street, particularly near the stop signs at the intersections of Komina and Bohlman. Implementing speed humps in these key locations would help calm traffic, encourage compliance with stop signs, and enhance pedestrian safety—especially for children walking to and from school. Given the lack of sidewalks and the high volume of pedestrian activity in this area, speed humps would provide a practical and effective measure to reduce vehicle speeds and improve overall safety for our community. I appreciate your time and consideration in addressing this important concern. March 2025 Speeding concern raised by Resident or City Traffic Engineer collects volume & speed data Traffic Engineer presents data and possible traffic calming measures at TSC meeting TSC recommends entering Speed Table Process Are 85th percentile speeds at least 10mph above posted speed limit?* Possible incremental approach per TSC Data collected after 6 months Not qualified for speed table Does TSC recommend incremental approach? Data collected after 6 months Did speeds decrease to less than 10 mph above posted speed limit? City drafts speed table plan and Area of Influence TSC approves plan and Area of Influence City sends plan to TSC/City- determined Area of Influence for informational purposes Do any Area of Influence residents have concerns? TSC hears concerns at next meeting Does TSC recommend moving forward with speed table? Speed table approved for construction pending funding TSC may implement alternate traffic calming measure or no further action Speed table approved for construction pending funding TSC recommends alternate traffic calming measure or no further action *Lower speed threshold applies to roadways segments within 500 feet of schools and on roadways without sidewalks near pedestrian generators (parks, senior center, the Village, etc.). Residential Speed Table Process Applicable to Local and Collector Streets with Posted Speed Limits of 30 MPH or Less* I II III IV No Yes Yes No No Yes C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 V C1 VI APPROVED BY TSC ON XX X, 202X Yes No Yes No