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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 12, 2023
DATE: January 12, 2023
TIME: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 PM
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jason Mount (Chair), Robert Eng (Vice Chair), Chi-Kuang Chu
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Franziska Church, Emma Burkhalter, 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 5, 2023.
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
12-01-2022 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve December 1, 2022 Minutes
ENG/MOUNT MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-
0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: CHU, ENG, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• November - December citation summary and collision statistics
VII. OLD BUSINESS
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1. TSC Matrix 542 – Saratoga Ave and Ranfre Ln
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/MOUNT MOTIONED TO ADD A NO U-TURN SIGN. MOTION PASSED (3-
0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: CHU, ENG, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
MOUNT/ENG MOTIONED TO ASK THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO
PROVIDE DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT AT LOCATION WITH MOST CUT-
THROUGH TRAFFIC. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL.
AYES: CHU, ENG, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. TSC Matrix 547 – Fruitvale Ave at Saratoga Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG MOTIONED TO SHAVE THE PORK CHOP ISLAND AND ADD BIKE LANE
STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS PER THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S PLAN (INTERIM
PLAN).
MOUNT MADE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO CONSIDER THE STATUS OF
THE CITY’S SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) PLAN FOR THIS
INTERSECTION WHEN IMPLEMENTING THIS PROPOSED INTERIM BIKE
IMPROVEMENT AND TO NOT IMPLEMENT THE INTERIM PLAN IF SRTS
IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN FUNDED AND SCHEDULED.
ENG ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
MOUNT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: CHU, ENG,
MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3. TSC Matrix 548 – Aspesi Dr at Metler Ct
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/MOUNT MOTIONED FOR CITY STAFF TO MOVE SIGN AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-0)
BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: CHU, ENG, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ENG/MOUNT MOTIONED TO REQUEST THAT THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
PROVIDE DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT AT SHERIFF-DETERMINED TIME.
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MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: CHU, ENG,
MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
4. TSC Matrix 549 – St Charles St
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
5. TSC Matrix 552 – Pollard Rd at Quito Rd
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/MOUNT MOTIONED TO REQUEST THAT THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
PROVIDE DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT DURING HOURS LISTED BY
RESIDENT. MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: CHU,
ENG, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
6. TSC Matrix 553 – Marilyn Ln
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
REMOVED FROM AGENDA AND DEFERRED TO NEXT MEETING DUE TO
WEATHER PREVENTING THE COLLECTION OF SPEED DATA
7. TSC Matrix 554 – Herriman Ave and Saratoga Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG MOTIONED TO PLACE BOTT’S DOTS ON THE HERRIMAN AVENUE
BIKE LANE LINE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER.
MOUNT MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO PLACE ONLY A FEW AND AT
THE STRAIGHTAWAY.
ENG ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
MOUNT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED (3-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: CHU, ENG,
MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
8. TSC Matrix 555 – Carrick St
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Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
REMOVED FROM AGENDA AND DEFERRED TO NEXT MEETING DUE TO
WEATHER PREVENTING THE COLLECTION OF SPEED DATA
9. TSC Matrix 556 – Beaumont Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
REMOVED FROM AGENDA AND DEFERRED TO NEXT MEETING DUE TO
WEATHER PREVENTING THE COLLECTION OF SPEED DATA
10. TSC Matrix 557 – Quito Rd between Allendale Ave and Westmont Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
REMOVED FROM AGENDA AND DEFERRED TO NEXT MEETING DUE TO
WEATHER PREVENTING THE COLLECTION OF SPEED DATA
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
11. Staff and Commission Updates
a. City Events
b. TSC Handbook
c. Announcements
Recommended Action:
Accept updates.
X. ADJOURNMENT – 9:15 PM
Respectfully Submitted by
Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga