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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA
March 10, 2022
6:30 PM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19
This meeting will be entirely by teleconference. All Traffic Safety Commission members, staff,
and public will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The
meeting is being conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N‐29‐20
suspending certain teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this
order was to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while
allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐
19 pandemic.
Members of the public can observe and participate in the meeting by:
1. Using the Zoom website at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87056515247 or App Webinar ID:
870 5651 5247 and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when directed by
the Chair to speak on an agenda item; OR
2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID: 870 5651 5247 and
pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair.
The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person.
As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Commission prior to the
meeting by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/tsc prior to the start of the meeting. These
emails will be provided to the members of the Commission and will become part of the official
record of the meeting.
During the meeting the Chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized
to offer public comment.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if
you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City
Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 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.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Belal Aftab (Chair), Christopher Coulter (Vice Chair), Chi-Kuang Chu, Ray Cosyn
III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on March 03, 2022.
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
01-13-2022 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve January 13, 2022 Minutes
VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• November & December citation summary and collision statistics
VII. 7:00 PM: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AND LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN
PRESENTATIONS
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. TSC Membership
Recommended Action:
Direct Staff to bring a resolution to the City Council which would decrease the total
number of TSC Members from seven to five.
2. TSC Matrix 503 – Pierce Road at Bella Vina
Recommended Action:
Receive report on resident survey and make a recommendation.
3. TSC Matrix 515 – Shadow Oaks Way
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
4. TSC Matrix 516 – Beauchamps Lane
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Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
5. TSC Matrix 517 – Bellgrove Cir
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
6. TSC Matrix 518 – Williams Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
7. TSC Prioritization Process
Recommended Action:
Review the process and approve it.
8. Discussion of Speed Cameras
Recommended Action:
None.
X. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
9. Staff and Commission Updates
a. TSC Handbook
b. Allendale Ave Bike Lane Plans Phase 2 Preview
c. Announcements
Recommended Action:
Accept updates.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer, of the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing
agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on March 03,
2022 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's
website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the Traffic Safety Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of
materials distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission concurrently with the posting of the
agenda, and materials distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission by staff after the posting of
the agenda are available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Following removal of
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State and local shelter in place orders these materials will be available for review in the office of
the Public Works office at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California.
In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in
this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 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.
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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
January 13, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:33 PM
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Belal Aftab (Chair), Christopher Coulter (Vice Chair), Chi-Kuang Chu, Ray
Cosyn
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Ashley Weiss, Emma Burkhalter, Mainini Cabute, John Cherbone.
III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on January 06, 2022.
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. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL UPDATE
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11-4-2021 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve November 4, 2021 Minutes
COULTER/AFTAB MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION PASSED
(4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB, COULTER, CHU, COSYN.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
VII. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• September & October citation summary and collision statistics
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. TSC Matrix 488 – Scotland Drive – Comprehensive Review
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Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
COULTER/AFTAB MOTIONED TO REFRESH OR ADD (AS APPROPRIATE)
SHOULDER STRIPING ALONG SCOTLAND DRIVE BETWEEN SARATOGA
AVENUE AND CUMBERLAND DRIVE AND ADD SPEED LIMIT SIGNS IN THIS
STRETCH OF SCOTLAND DRIVE AS WELL. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY
VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB, COULTER, CHU, COSYN. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. TSC Matrix 502 – Ravenwood Drive
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
COULTER/AFTAB MOTIONED TO PUT SPEED TRAILERS OUT ASAP FOR
TWO WEEKS AND FOLLOW TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION TO
ADD SHOULDER STRIPING ON THIS SECTION OF RAVENWOOD DRIVE.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB,
COULTER, CHU, COSYN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3. TSC Matrix 503 – Pierce Road at Bella Vina
Recommended Action:
Receive report on resident survey and make a recommendation
AFTAB/COULTER MOTIONED TO FOLLOW STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION
TO USE CERTIFIED MAIL TO RESEND SURVEY TO RESIDENTS WHO HAVE
NOT YET RESPONDED AND TO ADD LANGUAGE TO THE SURVEY THAT
WILL ALLOW THE PROCESS TO MOVE FORWARD IF SOME RESIDENTS
CHOOSE NOT TO RESPOND. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL
CALL. AYES: AFTAB, COULTER, CHU, COSYN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
4. TSC Matrix 507 – Chester Avenue at Ten Acres Road
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
COULTER/COSYN MOTIONED TO REFRESH THE STRIPING IN THE AREAS
RECOMMENDED BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER: CHESTER AVENUE
BETWEEN ARCADIA PALMS DRIVE AND TEN ACRES ROAD. MOTION
PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB, COULTER, CHU,
COSYN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
5. TSC Matrix 511 – Quito Road at Sobey Road (North End)
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Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
NO ACTION TAKEN.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER NOTED THAT THE REQUESTED CROSSWALK HAD
ALREADY BEEN PROPOSED AND APPROVED AS PART OF A
COMPREHENSIVE SOBEY ROAD PLAN.
6. TSC Matrix 512 – Prospect Road at Via Roncole
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
COULTER/AFTAB MOTIONED TO WORK WITH THE CITY OF CUPERTINO TO
REPAVE AND RESTRIPE PROSPECT ROAD BETWEEN SARATOGA-
SUNNYVALE ROAD AND STELLING ROAD AND LOOK INTO CROSSWALK
OPTIONS AT VIA RONCOLE THAT WILL WORK FOR CYCLISTS. MOTION
PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB, COULTER, CHU,
COSYN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
7. TSC Matrix 513 – Highway 9 at Vickery Avenue
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
AFTAB/COULTER MOTIONED TO UPGRADE THE EXISTING RAPID
FLASHING BEACON (RFB) TO THE CURRENT STANDARD AND FOR STAFF
TO MAKE SURE THERE IS A MORE RELIABLE POWER SOURCE FOR THE
RFB. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB,
COULTER, CHU, COSYN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
8. TSC Matrix 514 – Prospect Road and Parker Ranch Road, Star Ridge Court, Comer
Drive
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO FUTURE MEETING
9. TSC Matrix 515 – Shadow Oaks Way
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO FUTURE MEETING
10. TSC Matrix 516 – Beauchamps Lane
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Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO FUTURE MEETING
11. TSC Prioritization Process
Recommended Action:
Review the process and approve it.
DEFERRED TO FUTURE MEETING
X. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
12. Staff and Commission Updates
a. TSC Handbook
b. Announcements
Recommended Action:
Accept updates.
XI. ADJOURNMENT – 9:00 PM
AFTAB/COULTER MOTIONED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION PASSED
(4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB, COULTER, CHU, COSYN.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Respectfully Submitted by
Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga
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Santa Clara County Sheriff
Citation Report
02-Sep-21 Total Citations: 5
Re�ort No. Date Time Day Violation Name Street Cross Street Veh Lie Veh Stat
N500044 5/18/2015 9:15 Monday 12500A 16028A PIERCE RD BELLA VINA CA
N529878 8/18/2016 18:30 Thursday 16028A PIERCE RD BELLA VINA CA
N602922 9/10/2019 8:06 Tuesday 21460A PIERCE RD BELLA VINA CA
N582457 11/23/2019 8:49 Saturday 22350 PIERCE RD BELLA VINA CA
N592773 6/12/2021 0:30 Saturday 22107 PIERCE RD BELLA VINA CA
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SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: TSC Matrix 503 – Resident Survey Results Round 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct City staff to add the proposed speed hump on Pierce Road at Bella Vina to the Prioritization
Process and to begin implementing projects on the list in order of priority.
BACKGROUND:
On January 31, 2022, City Staff used certified mail to send surveys to the 10 homes within the
Commission-approved Area of Influence that had not responded to the first round of surveys.
This mailing included the attached cover letter to explain the traffic safety concern, the survey
itself, and a map showing the proposed location of the speed hump. By the deadline provided, a
total of 22 surveys were returned (out of 29) and the remaining seven homeowners are assumed
to be indifferent to the speed hump installation.
According to the Speed Hump Process, moving to the next step in the resident-led column
requires a 100% response rate with 80% of respondents voting YES, and speed hump adjacent
properties able to veto. The final results of the survey are 22 YES (100%), 0 NO (0%), and 7 No
Preference, with all speed hump adjacent properties (13240 Pierce Road and 18890 Bella Vina)
having responded YES.
It is therefore recommended that the Commission direct City staff to move to the next step in the
Speed Hump Process, which is to add the proposed speed hump to the Prioritization Process, and
to direct staff to begin implementing projects on the list in order of priority.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Example Survey and Cover Letter
#514 Prospect Road and Parker Ranch Road, Star Ridge Court, Comer Drive
Date Received: November 30, 2021
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Prospect Road and Parker Ranch Road to Star Ridge Court to Comer Drive.
Description of traffic safety
concern:
The issue is whether the pedestrians walking along the streets of Parker
Ranch are walking safely?
The rule is, according to California Code, Vehicle Code VEH §21954, (a) Every
pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked
crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the
right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway so near as to constitute an
immediate hazard.
The analysis is that these roadways in the hills of Parker Ranch are not all
within a marked or unmarked crosswalk. These roadways are not all at an
intersection. In these areas of the roadway, pedestrians are not yielding
safely to vehicles, and are in violation of the California Code, Vehicle Code
VEH §21954 (a).
I drive down Parker Ranch towards Prospect Road every weekday to send my
son to school and head to work. Along Parker Ranch, day and night, there are
pedestrians walking upon the curbs, pavement, and roadway. Some
pedestrians choose cross the street unsafely, by not looking and dashing
across the street. Other pedestrians veer off the side curbs towards the
middle of the street, perhaps expecting vehicles to yield or drive around
them. Sometimes, because pedestrians are traveling in groups, they choose
to walk side by side and walk unsafely on the pavement, not yielding to
vehicles. Some pedestrians do yield, but the ones that do not yield make
driving very unsafe.
I have already seen vehicles forced to drive around pedestrians, sometimes
crossing into the middle of the street. If there are pedestrians on both sides
of the street veering towards the middle, there is no way to get around them,
and vehicles must wait until pedestrians notice and choose to yield before
vehicles can pass. Drivers have a duty to exercise due care for the safety of
any pedestrian on the roadway. Pedestrians also need to follow the rule and
yield the right-of-way upon a roadway at any point other than within a
marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
In conclusion, the pedestrians walking along the streets of Parker Ranch are in
violation of the California Code, Vehicle Code VEH §21954 and are not
walking safely. Sooner or later someone will get injured or killed if this lack of
pedestrian safety continues.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
The City of Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission should discuss this issue and
do something to correct the situation, thereby preventing the situation from
continuing.
#515 Shadow Oaks Way
Date Received: December 2, 2021
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
14010 shadow oaks way
Description of traffic safety
concern:
parents parking on shadow oaks for pick up and drop off. Causing nuisance to
us. Parents should not be allowed to park on shadow oaks way and should
park in Redwood middle assigned parking. Structures/beams have bee
installed near our home without permission from residents. I have tripped on
it several times and hit my car against it during night times. it is too small a
street for this beam. Our spot to put the garbage cans on Mondays has also
been taken by the beams.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
block shadow oaks for parents at school drop off and pick up times. Remove
structures/beams near our home.
#516 Beauchamps Lane
Date Received: December 3, 2021
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Beauchamps Lane
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Cars park regularly between the Beauchamps entrance to Burnett on both
sides of the street creating a traffic hazard and blight. The street narrows in
front of my house with a curve which makes it hard for two cars to pass each
other. Also hard for me to see cars coming in both directions when I pullout
of my driveway. I suggest no parking or permit parking from the Beauchamps
entrance to Burnett to remedy problem.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
See above
#517 Bellgrove Cir
Date Received: January 11, 2022
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Intersection of entrance to Bellgrove Circle from Saratoga Ave., with main
Bellgrove Circle
Description of traffic safety
concern:
After entrance to Bellgrove, it is difficult to see oncoming traffic when making
a right turn onto Bellgrove Circle if there is a vehicle parked at the corner.
Note: the Belgrove covenants conditions and restrictions do not allow owners
to park their own vehicles on the street overnight. They must be parked in the
garage or driveway. However, a few Bellgrove owners do not follow this.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Prohibit parking on Bellgrove Circle near that corner.
#518 Williams Ave
Date Received: February 5, 2022
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Williams Ave
Description of traffic safety
concern:
High school parents and students park in front of people's driveways and
block the roads for residents, even though SHS has explicitly sent emails
telling students not to park on Williams Ave or in front of the Parent Nursery
School. Not only does this prevent residents from safely backing out of their
driveway, it also poses a safety hazard for students walking to school, as the
unorganized flow of cars is dangerous and prone to accidents.
Additionally, attached is a message from an email sent by SHS principal Greg
Louie, telling people not to park on Williams, but it has been continually
ignored to the point where police officers are sent to Williams to ticket
people parking in front of houses, but even this has been ineffective. The
messy traffic congestion on Williams is a safety hazard, and prevents
residents from leaving their own driveways safely and in a timely manner.
"Now that we completed the first grading period, it is important to consider
how we can improve. One thing for sure is traffic safety around school and in
our neighborhoods. Given the congestion, a lot of parents and guardians are
dropping students on near-by streets. With the help of one of our parents,
here is a quick read for everyone to be aware of various things:
The Sheriff's department will ticket drop-offs and pick-ups that
are done in a way that violates traffic rules. When pulling over to drop off on
side streets such as Reid Lane, please be careful if you are suddenly blocking a
pedestrian or a bicyclist--remember they have the right of way.
When pulling out, be careful of pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles.
Twice already this year, a bicyclist was injured.
Do not drop-off or pick-up in front of the Saratoga Parent Nursery School on
Williams Ave. Cross streets at the crosswalks only. Where possible, walk on
the side-walks. If you're driving to and from school, adhere to the speed limit
and look out for your peers. Please be careful, follow traffic rules, and be
alert... This is a Google traffic map taken at 8:27am that shows various hot-
spots"
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Please impose some type of "No Parking Sign" or rule on Williams Ave, the
entire street — if it's just for the very front of the street people will simply
divert traffic to the back of the street by Walnut, which doesn't solve the
problem, it just moves it.