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Home My WebLink About09-11-2008 SS Traffic Safety Commission MinutesCITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Study Session AGENDA DATE: September 11, 2008 TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order Roll Call: Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Guichard, Kane, Kirk, and Vita Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 4, 2008. Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. 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. Approval of Draft Minutes Draft Traffic Safety Commission Study Session Minutes for August 14, 2008 New Business 1. Prioritization of two CIP projects 2. Discussion of TSC process flowchart Announcements by Commissioners and Staff Adjournment to Next Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008 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 crclerk 9saratoga.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 August 11, 2008 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. CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Study Session Draft Action Minutes DATE: August 14, 2008 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order at 6:40p.m. Roll Call: Biester, Bustamante, Coulter, Guichard, Kane, Kirk, and Vita Absent: None Staff: Traffic Planner Holtzman, Traffic Engineer Rashid, PW Director Cherbone, 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 August 11, 2008. Borel Reports Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. No changes 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 New Business 1. Discussion of TSC process Staff will create a flow chart and report back to Commission Staff will provide recommendations regarding changes to the existing process for Commission to review. Announcements by Commissioners and Staff None Adjournment at 8:10 p.m. to Next Regular Meeting Thursday, September 11, 2008 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 ctclerk4)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 August 11, 2008 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. Capital Improvement Projects PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY ESTIMATED COST APPROVED BUDGET # Proposed Projects - FY 08/09 Roadway Safety/Traffic Calming 1 Pedestrian Refuge Area at Quito/McCoy Intersection: Center refuge area and crossing improvements on Quito Road at McCoy. 15,000 2 . Herriman Avenue Crosswalk Improvements: Crosswalk enhancements located on Herrman Avenue @ Lexington and Saratoga Vista. 25,000 3 Herriman Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Option 1: Asphalt sidewalk/pathway leveling course between AC berm and PCC Curb. 25,000 4 Herriman Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Option 2: New sidewalk/pathway along the south side including retaining walls and landscape modifications. 150,000 5 Komina Walking Path: Walking Path on one side of Komina adjacent to Oak Street School. 100,000 6 Saratoga Elementary School Driveway and Sidewalk Modification: Driveway and sidewalk modification to increase capacity of drop-off lane. 50,000 7 ` Solar Powered Radar Feedback Signs: Provides funding for 4 solar powered radar feedback signs. Location(s) to be determined by the Traffic Commission. 50,000 8 Traffic Safety: Traffic safety funds for implementation of safety improvements approved by Traffic Safety Commission.: 25,000 9 Cox Avenue Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements: This project would provide crosswalk and other safety imrpovements on Cox Avenue between Saratoga Avenue and Paseo Presada 75,000 10 Glen Brae Avenue Median Choker: Concrete median choker on Glen Brae Avenue for traffic calming. 15,000 11 Montalvo Road Traffic Calming: This project would provide traffic calming by constructing a raised median on Montalvo Road. 15,000 12 Aspesi Drive Traffic Calming: This project would provide traffic calming by constructing a raised median on Aspesi Drive. 12,000 13 Brookglen Drive Traffic Calming: This project would provide traffic calming by constructing a raised median on Brookglen Drive. 25,000 14 Cox Avenue Traffic Calming: This project would provide traffic calming by constructing a speed bump on Cox Avenue between Paseo Presada and Quito Road. 8,000 Highway 9 Safety Project Phase I: Saratoga's portion of the three City Highway 9 Safety corridor project. Project to focus on bicycle improvements. 100,000 100,000 Highway 9/Oak Place Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Improvements: Enhanced in -pavement crosswalk safety lights @ Highway 9 & Oak Place. Caltrans approval required. Const. Phase. g. 203,310 203,310 Cox Avenue Railroad Crossing Arms Upgrade: Railroad crossing surface upgrade for safety and improved drivability. 539,641 539,641 ADA Accessible Traffic Signal Project: Audible Signal Project at various traffic signal locations throughout the City. 74,526 74,526 Highway 9 Safety Project Phase II: Project to focus on ped improvements along the Highway 9 corridor. Majority of improvements in Saratoga. 1,020,000 1,020,000