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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-2017 TSC Meeting Agenda CITY OF SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE: May 11, 2017 TIME: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order Roll Call: Chen, Choi, Cosyn, Coulter, Harris, Kane, McIntyre Staff: Mainini Cabute, John Cherbone, Franziska Church, Ashley Brooks Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 4, 2017. 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 March 9, 2017 Sheriff’s Report to the Commission Old Business 1. Traffic Matrix #372 Issue: In November 2016, TSC heard comments from the Clemson neighborhood about speeding. At the time, the Commission requested that the traffic engineer develop a comprehensive report about the traffic patterns in this neighborhood. Action: TSC will review and discuss plan presented by the traffic engineer and make a recommendation. New Business 2. Traffic Matrix #391 Issue: Discuss parking challenges near Christa McAuliffe to improve traffic circulation and safety. The City has evaluated the back entrance at Melinda Circle and the Traffic Safety Commission has expressed an interest in improving the front entrance circulation. Action: TSC will review and discuss plan presented by the traffic engineer and make a recommendation. 3. Traffic Matrix #392 Issue: Request for speed humps or speed tables on Mendelsohn Lane by Ilaria Keogh. This item was heard in 2013 and the TSC recommended speed humps to slow down vehicles. Staff worked with the neighbors but ultimately there was no consensus between the neighbors about where the speed humps should be installed and so the City abandoned the project. Action: TSC will review and discuss data collected by the traffic engineer and make a recommendation. 4. Traffic Matrix #393 Issue: Request for traffic calming method to slow down cars on Scully from Prospect and to prevent cars from running the stop sign at the intersection of Scully and Viewridge by Bob Rayl. Action: TSC will review and discuss data collected by the traffic engineer and make a recommendation. 5. Traffic Matrix #394 Issue: Request for red paint at the corner of Maclay Court and 10 Acres Road to restrict parking by Shannon Gaines. Action: TSC will review and discuss data collected by the traffic engineer and make a recommendation. 6. Determine whether to reschedule or cancel July Meeting. Action: Discuss dates and vote on next meeting date. 7. Staff Report on status of previous and future projects. - Traffic Signal at Thelma - Letter to school principals regarding traffic circulation Adjournment 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, Mainini Cabute, 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, 2017 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.