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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 1998.03.12Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Minutes COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: VISITORS: March 12, 1998 Revised FRANK ERBACHER, CITY ENGINEER DORIS MORTENSEN, ADMIMSTRATIVE SECRETARY POLICE SERGEANT PETE TOKARSKI MARIANNE SAUCEDO, 925 LARKSPT]R, BURL. JODY SCOLA, 904 LARKSPUR, BIJRL. AL LOVOTTI, SR., 1588 GILBRETH, BIJRL. AL LOVOTTI, JR., 1588 GILBRETH, BURL. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:M. AMOROSO T. AURAN J. EVANS D. PREGER A. SIMONETTI STAFF PRESENT: MA M D. HARBER YER -1- 2 J 4 Traflic Safety and Parking Commission Minutes March 12, 1998 Revised 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Auran. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. lf,d by Comm. Simoneui. ROLL CALL. 5 of 7 Commissioners present. CURRENT BUSINESS. 4.1 ACTION ITEMS. 4 . 1 . 1 Minutes of February 12 , 1998 , approved as submitted . 4. I .2 Request for Stop Sign at lntersection of Burlingame Avenue and East Lane Comms. Evans and Auran viewed the site and noted vision problems, especially with cars parked on East Lane. Mr. Erbacher presented a map of the area. Commissioners commented on the pedestrian use; vehicles exiting South Larc to northbound East Lane can't see pedestrians soon enough; free moves from North lane to southbound East Lane adds to the confusion; layout of intersection and area is confusing. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/Simonetti) to recommend to Council to install a Stop sign on East Lane, northbound, and a Stop sign on Burlingame Avenue, westbound. Unanimously approved by the Commission. 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS. 4.2.1 Request for Stop Sign on Larkspur Drive and Related Issues Petitioner, Mrs. Saucedo, advised that overnight parking was last enforced in 1987 and encourages the Police Dept. to continue monitoring. She viewed the 900 block of Rollirx Road and noted nonoperating vehicles (sans wheels) taking up carport space while operating vehicles take up on-street parking spaces and requested the carports be cleared to provide more street space. Comm. Auran advised of a new law in San Mateo that forces inoperable vehicles offof private property. Sgt. Tokarski will mention this to the City's new Code Enforcement Officer. Sgt. Tokarski noted that commercial vehicles are being brought "home" and saw an ambulance and a school bus parked on the street. Although the City code allows the ambulance, the school bus may not be legal and he will check this out. Comm. Auran recommended an ordinance restricting commercial vehicles parking and enforcing overnight parking and abandoned vehicles. Mr. Erbacher recommended a study be made before recommending an ordinance. -2- Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Minutes March 12, 1998 Revised The petitioner also asked about a Stop sign on Larkspur at Linden since existing Yield sign is ignored by most motorists and suggested red curbing on the Larkspur curve. Sgt. Tokarski advised there have been 19 accidents in 10 years, and one fatality at Carolan. Mr. Erbacher will check height limit sign requirements and the possibility of adding a red curb at the curve and/or at the intersection. Sgt. Tokarski monitored the street 13 times and found no violations; three citations were issued for parking on sidewalk; two vehicles were towed after citing and tagging for parking over 72 hours. The petitioner agreed to talk to all Larkspur residents to sign up for overnight parking permits. Sgt. Tokarski agreed to start citing one week after residents have signed up. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Evars/ Simonetti) to make this a Discussion item again next month to allow time to acquire more detailed accident data for the past five years. Unanimously approved by the Commission. 5. INACTTVE ITEMS. 5. I Request for "No Overnight Parking" Sign on Gilbreth Road Petitioner Al Lovotti was present and submitted a copy of a letter dated 6/11/96 from former Ciry Attorney Jerry Coleman advising that the City would be monitoring A-1 Trucking (801 Matrler) which had been causing parking problems in this area. However, the problem and A-1 have returned. Sgt. Tokarski advised that 875 Mahler was told by the City Attomey to park their buses on private property or they will lose their business license. Comm. Evans advised that this is an industrial area and recently trucks have been chased from residential areas. He suggested signing the opposite side of the petitioner's street with a 2 hour parking limit. Mr. Erbacher suggested that the City Attorney follow up on Mr. Coleman's letter. Sgt. Tokarski will be meeting with the Code Enforcement Officer and the City Attorney to discuss this situation. Sgt. Tokarski advised that since January they have tagged 32 vehicles, towed 2 vehicles, and issued 9 citations. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Simoneui/Evans) to make this a Discussion item next month. 6. NEWBUSINESS. 6.1 Staff Suggestion to Change l0-Hour Meters to 2-Hour Meters in Parking Lot K Mr. Erbacher advised that l-ot H has been changed to provide free parking in all spaces and now usage of this lot is up but not full. With the conversion to 2-hour meters in [ot K, l0-hour meter users could move to Lot H and park for free. -J- Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Minutes March 12, 1998 Revised It was moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/Simonetti) to make this an Action item immediately. It was then moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/Simonetti) to recommend to Council to change the l0-hour meters to 2-hour meters in Parking Lot K. Unanimously approved by the Commission. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS. 7.1 Comm. Simonetti asked when the rubberized railroad crossing will be installed at Broadway. Mr. Erbacher said installation should occur this fall. 7.2 Sgt. Tokarski and Mr. Erbacher will follow up on the extended time for a Loading Zone sign near Starbucks now that the ordinance has been approved. 8. FROMTHEFLOOR. None. 9. ADJOURNMENT. 8:12 p.m. 4-