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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-2023 TSC MinutesSaratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 4 SARATOGA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES March 9, 2023 I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 PM II. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Jason Mount (Chair), Robert Eng (Vice Chair), Alec Gulesserian, Stephen Li ABSENT: Chi-Kuang Chu STAFF PRESENT: Ashley Weiss, Emma Burkhalter III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 2, 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 01-12-2023 TSC MINUTES – Draft Recommended Action: Approve January 12, 2023 Minutes ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION Sheriff’s Report • January - February citation summary and collision statistics VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. TSC Matrix 392 – Mendelsohn Ln Recommended Action: Approve draft speed hump plan and Area of Influence Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 4 ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AREA OF INFLUENCE AND DRAFT PLANS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. 2. TSC Matrix 502 – Ravenwood Dr Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO BRING THIS ITEM BACK TO THE NEXT TSC MEETING WITH ADDITIONAL INCREMENTAL APPROACH IDEAS AND ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK FROM RESIDENTS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. ENG MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO CREATE A CIP PROJECT FOR SIDEWALK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RAVENWOOD DRIVE. MOTION FAILED, NO SECOND. 3. TSC Matrix 534 – Reid Ln Recommended Action: Review residents’ comments and make a recommendation. ENG/LI MOVED TO KEEP CURRENT SPEED HUMP LAYOUT AND DIRECT STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CONSTRUCTION. MOTION PASSED (4-0- 0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. 4. TSC Matrix 542 – Saratoga Ave and Ranfre Ln Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT MOVED TO CONTINUE DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT AT RONNIE WAY/PORTOS DRIVE STOP SIGN. ENG MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO ALSO HAVE DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT AT MYREN DRIVE/PORTOS DRIVE STOP SIGN. MOUNT APPROVED THE AMENDMENT. ENG SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. 5. TSC Matrix 550 – Fruitvale Ave at Farwell and at Three Oaks Way Recommended Action: Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 4 Review the item and make a recommendation. ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO INSTALL RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACONS FOR THE CROSSWALKS AT BOTH LOCATIONS AT THE SAME TIME THAT LIGHTING IS INSTALLED. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. 6. TSC Matrix 551 – Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd between Oak St and Herriman Ave Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO REQUEST DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT ON THE STRETCH OF SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD BETWEEN HERRIMAN AVENUE AND SARATOGA AVENUE. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. 7. TSC Matrix 553 – Marilyn Ln Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. DEFERRED TO FUTURE MEETING. 8. TSC Matrix 555 – Carrick St Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. 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. 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 Comments Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. DEFERRED TO NEXT MEETING DUE TO WEATHER PREVENTING THE COLLECTION OF SPEED DATA Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 4 of 4 VIII. NEW BUSINESS 11. TSC Matrix 558 – Shadow Oaks Way Recommended Action: Review the item and make a recommendation. MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO INSTALL DOUBLE YELLOW CENTERLINE AT EACH OF THE THREE CURVES ON SHADOW OAKS WAY PLUS ADD SIGNAGE OR MARKINGS TO WARN OF BIKES/PEDESTRIANS/CHILDREN. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU. IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES 12. Staff and Commission Updates a. TSC Project Updates b. City Events c. TSC Handbook d. Announcements Recommended Action: Accept updates. X. COMMISSION ITEMS a. City staff to present overview of Safe Routes to School at the next meeting and discuss how TSC can be involved (recommending projects, etc.) XI. ADJOURNMENT – 10:41 PM Respectfully Submitted by Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga