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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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:
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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.
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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
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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