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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-2022 TSC Agenda PacketSaratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 4 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. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 4 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 Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 4 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 Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 4 of 4 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. Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 4 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 Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 4 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) Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 4 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 Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 4 of 4 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 TS.C t'\"T�X SO� 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 1 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.