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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-2011 Traffic Safety Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Action Minutes DATE: May 12, 2011 TIME: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Guichard, Kirk, Musselman and Vita Absent: None Staff: Traffic Planner Church and Analyst Borel Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 5, 2011. Borel reports Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. No additions Oral & Written Communication Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. No speakers Approval of Draft Minutes Draft Traffic Safety Commission Minutes for March 10, 2011. Approved 5-0-2, Bustamante and Musselman abstained. Sheriff’s Report to the Commission (6:45 p.m.) Lt. Morrissey reports New Business 1. Traffic Matrix #271 (6:35 p.m.) Issue: Request No Parking on Via de Marcos Action: TSC will make recommendation MOTION: Recommend that trees be trimmed on the on Via de Marcos property across the street from the trailhead. APPROVED 7-0 2. Traffic Matrix #272 (6:55 p.m.) Issue: Concerns with intersection on south bound Saratoga at Cox Avenue Action: TSC will make recommendation MOTION: Recommend directed enforcement. APPROVED 7-0 MOTION: Recommend larger, more visible signage. APPROVED 7-0 MOTION: Recommend staff explore of feasibility of buffered bicycle lanes on Cox Avenue. APPROVED 4-3-0, Coulter, Guichard and Vita opposed. 3. Traffic Matrix #273 (7:30 p.m.) Issue: Speeding on Arroyo de Arguello Action: TSC will make recommendation MOTION: Recommend directed enforcement. APPROVED 7-0 MOTION: Recommend use of the radar feedback trailer. APPROVED 7-0 Old Business 4. Traffic Matrix #270 (7:55 p.m.) Issue: Discussion of Crosswalk Policy Action: TSC will make a recommendation MOTION: Recommend adoption of the Crosswalk Guidelines with noted changes. APPROVED 7-0 Announcements by Commissioners and Staff (8:00 p.m.) - Dagmar project completion Adjournment at 8:15 p.m. to the Next Regular Meeting Thursday, July 14, 2011 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 408.868.1269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of material provided to the Traffic Safety Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Public Works Department at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the Public Works office at the time they are distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission. Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on May 5, 2011 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.