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Home My WebLink About05-8-2025 TSC Agenda PacketCity Council Traffic Safety Commission Agenda May 8, 2025 Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MAY 8, 2025 6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING AMENDED AGENDA • 05/02/2025 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) COMMITTEE DISCUSSION REMOVED. 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 May 8, 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 May 1, 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. Written Submittal AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the March 13, 2025, Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting. 2. Sheriff’s Report to the Commission February and March 2025 Citation Summary and Collision Statistics Matrix Item Data Recommended Action: No action required. 3. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Committee Discussion Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 4. Safe Routes to School Working Group Update Recommended Action: No action required. 5. TSC Matrix 608 – Stoneridge Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 6. TSC Matrix 609 – Canyon View Dr and 4th St Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. City Council Traffic Safety Commission Agenda May 8, 2025 Page 3 of 3 7. TSC Matrix 610 – Scully Ave at Viewridge Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 8. TSC Matrix 611 – Allendale Ave at Harleigh Dr (west) Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 9. Speed Hump Process Revision Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 10. September Safe Driving 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 May 1, 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 1st day of May 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] City Council Traffic Safety Commission Minutes March 13, 2025 Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES MARCH 13, 2025 CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 PM ROLL CALL PRESENT: Alec Gulesserian (Chair), Stephen Li (Vice Chair),Dory Albert, Robert Eng, Jason Mount ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Ashley Weiss, Emma Burkhalter, John Cherbone 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 M eeting. ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 9, 2025 MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (5-0 - 0 -0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the February 27, 2025, Traffic Safety Commission Special Meeting. City Council Traffic Safety Commission Minutes March 13, 2025 Page 2 of 3 ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (5- 0 -0 -0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 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. ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION TO INSTALL REFLECTORS, TIGHTEN STRIPED CURVE, AND ADD SIGNAGE (SIGNAGE LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED) MOTION PASSED (5-0 -0 -0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 6. TSC Matrix 605 – Reid Ln Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. LI/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO ADD REID LANE TO THE RADAR FEEDBACK TRAILER SCHEDULE. MOTION PASSED (5-0 -0 -0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 7. TSC Matrix 606 – Baylor Ave at Quito Rd Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/ALBERT MOVED TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION TO ADD AC BERM BULB-OUT ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER , RE-ALIGN CROSSWALK, AND REPLACE EXISTING MEDIAN ISLAND ON BAYLOR AVENUE. MOTION PASSED (5-0 -0 -0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 8. TSC Matrix 607 – Oak St City Council Traffic Safety Commission Minutes March 13, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. No action taken, determined to be Safe Routes to School project. 9. Speed Hump Process Revision Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. No action taken. Further research required. 10. Upcoming Traffic Safety Campaign Topics and June Campaign Draft June Campaign Draft Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT/ALBERT MOVED TO APPROVE THE DESIGN FOR THE JUNE CAMPAIGN, WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: SHORTEN TEXT, MODIFY IMAGE, CLARIFY IMAGE, AND HIGHLIGHT CERTAIN WORDS. NO NEED TO BRING DESIGN BACK TO TSC. MOTION PASSED (5-0 -0 -0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ADJOURNMEN T – 9:47 PM Respectfully Submitted by Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Britt Avrit; Leslie Arroyo; Emma Burkhalter Subject:Online Form Submittal: Traffic Safety Commission Comments Form Date:Sunday, April 20, 2025 1:41:05 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Traffic Safety Commission Comments Form Your Name Wenshuang Luo Phone Number Email Address Is this comment about an existing item under review by the Traffic Safety Commission? No Street Name(s)Field not completed. Comments I like our traffic system. No need to change anything which includes blocking the roads for kids. The school or district should not enforce anything. I mean anything! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Page 1 of 1 #608 Stoneridge Dr Date Received: March 5, 2025 Requesting Resident: Tina Liu Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Stoneridge Drive and Bank Mill Road Description of traffic safety concern: We just moved in and am quite concerned since we have young children that cross the street to get to our parked cars along the west side of Stoneridge Drive. The cars that come down Bank Mill Road come screaming around the blind corner and fly down Stoneridge. (Both Bank Mill and Stoneridge are steep down hills which contributes to speed build up). Note: People speed up the hill as well. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: A stop sign at the end Bank Mill Road? (Likely will be ignored if not penal). With speed bumps intermittently spaced down Stoneridge? Page 1 of 1 #609 Canyon View Dr at 4th St Date Received: March 3, 2025 Requesting Resident: Kiruthiga Pushpam Mani Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Canyon View Drive and 4th Street intersection Description of traffic safety concern: Currently, there is no stop sign on Canyon View Drive at the 4th street intersection. As a result, traffic from Canyon View Drive is speeding onto 4th Street. There is a lo of pedestrian traffic in this area (way to upper canyon trail) and there are many homes with kids on 4th street. This is causing a lot of safety concern for us and frightening to see speeding cars. I request the city to add Stop sign for both sides of the traffic on Canyon View Drive at the 4th street intersection. You can also discuss with other neighbors and they share the same sentiments as well. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: Please add Stop sign for both sides of the traffic on Canyon View Drive at the 4th street intersection. Cars must STOP on Canyon View Drive before they turn into 4th Street. This will control the speed as well as make the drivers be more mindful/cautious of pedestrian traffic on 4th street. Page 1 of 1 #610 Scully Ave at Viewridge Dr Date Received: March 12, 2025 Requesting Resident: Bob Rayl Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Scully/Viewridge Dr. Description of traffic safety concern: Stop sign at Scully/Viewridge Dr. Many drivers do not stop! Dangerous situation when turning onto Scully from Viewridge Dr. and a driver fails to stop on Scully. What is the reason for a stop sign at this intersection? There is no other stop signs at intersections on Scully, other than one at Kevin Moran Park & North Hampton Dr. Looking forward to a reply from the city. Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: More Traffic control by Sheriff’s Department. I have made notice of my concern to Sheriff's Department, your commission and city staff over the pass several years, and there has been no evidence to correct this safety issue, other than a neighbor trimming a tree which “blocked” one’s vision of the stop sign. Several year’s ago a Sherrif parked in front of our home to visually observe stop sign violators. Page 1 of 1 #611 Allendale Ave at Harleigh Dr (west) Date Received: April 1, 2025 Requesting Resident: Esther Murray Street name and cross street(s) where the traffic safety concern is occurring: Allendale and Harleigh Drive (Nearest city offices and Fruitvale) Description of traffic safety concern: Recently replaced teathered sign to yield to pedestrians,state law is inadequate. Fast drivers going to and from WVC,RedwoodMiddle, Saratoga ave private schools FLY and do not stop for pedestrians and the current signage does little. Likewise on church days. I would like to see the blinking cross walk signage similar to the one at fruitvale at Douglass and wvc.Thankyou Suggestions to address the traffic safety concern: Blinking crosswalk