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TrafIic, Safety and Parking Commission Minutes
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:AMOROSO
AIJRAN
MAYER
PREGER
SIMONETTI
STAFF PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
VISITORS:
April 9, 1998
FRANK ERBACHER, CITY ENGINEER
DORIS MORTENSEN, ADMIMSTRATTVE SECRETARY
POLICE SERGEANT PETE TOKARSKI
J. EVANS
M. HARBER
IODY SCOLA, 904 LARKSPIJR, BURLINGAME
JANE GARCIA, IOOO LARKSPUR, BURLINGAME
AL LOVOTTI, SR., 1588 GILBRETH, BURLINGAME
AL LOVOTTI, JR., 1588 GILBRETH, BI]RLINGAME.
KATHERINE ZERNIAL, I1OO S.EL CAMINO,SN MATEO
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1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Auran.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. l,ed by Ch. Auran.
ROLL CALL. 5 of 7 Commissioners present.
CURRENT BUSINESS.
4.1 ACTION ITEMS.
4.1.I Minutes of March 12, 1998, approved as revised and submitted.
4,2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.1 Request for Stop Sign on Larkspur Drive and Related Issues
Discussion opened about recent accident in the area. Accident report was
distributed to the commissioners. Comm. Amoroso visited site at 6:15 a.m.
and found street to be crowded with parked cars, two-way traffic was not
possible, and recommended curve be painted red. Also, the yellow bus was
parked there. Sgt. Tokarski found out that the bus is categorized as a
failer-coach and will be tagged. Most of the cars belong to Rollins Road
residents and some of them have commercial plates. Sgt. Tokarski advised
that the City Attorney is reviewing ordinances affecting parking restrictions
for commercial vehicles with the intent to expand restrictions to smaller
commercial vehicles (less than 10,000 lbs.). Mr. Erbacher advised red
curbs and height limit signs may only move cars elsewhere, but visibility
at the curve is poor so recommended red zones. It was moved and seconded
(Comms. Amoroso/Mayer) to add a red zone on the northwest corner of
Rollins Road and on Larkspur, north side, as indicated and recommended
by staff. Unanimously approved by the Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding a Stop sign on Iarkspur. Sgt. Tokarski
advised there have been only two accidents in five years. Mr. Erbacher
stated there are not enough warrants for a Stop sign and the sign won't slow
down traffic. Sgt. Tokarski agreed to place the radar machine on this street
and will track cars that speed over 30 m.p.h. and will have a report next
month. It was moved and seconded (Comms.Mayer/Simonetti) to pursue
obtaining a report on the City Attorney's amendment of the commercial
vehicle ordinance, and that the Police Departrnent follow up and provide a
report on their activities for the next meetrng. Unanimously approved by
the Commission. This will be a Discussion Item next month.
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4.2.2 Request for "No Overnight Parking" Sign on Gilbreth Road
Mr. Erbacher advised that A-l trucls relocated to Brisbane since they have
no off-street parking facilities which is required with their business license.
This resulted from City Attorney and Code Enforcement Officer actions.
INACTM ITEMS. None.
NEW BUSINESS.
Presentation of Proposal to Resolve Parking Sinration in Burlingame Avenue
Business District
From the floor, Ms. Zernial proposed a free shopping shuttle to be supported by
valet parking for the Burlingame Avenue Business District with a potential
merchant validation program. Valet parking would be on the empty property at Oak
Grove and California. Mr. Erbacher advised that property is owned by SFWD. Mr.
Erbacher further recommended that Znrrllral & Associates obtain support from local
merchants, Chamber of Commerce, etc., then consider presenting a concept
proposal to the City Manager.
6.2 Staff Recommendation to Increase lock Box Fee to $1 Effective July 1, 1998
Mr. Erbacher presented a memo which stated that the Joint Powers Board will be
increasing their train parking rate to $1 effective July 1, 1998. It is staffs
recommendation that this commission discuss a recommendation to Council to
increase the City's Lock Box fee to $l effective the same date. This will be a
Discussion Item next month.
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From the floor, Mr. Lovotti advised that now another company, Susan
Trucking, is taking all the parking spaces. Sgt. Tokarski will see about
their off-street parking requirement and refer it to the Code Enforcement
Offrcer for action. Mr. Lovotti asked for l0-hour parking to prevent other
truck companies parking here. Sgt. Tokarski advised that the Code
Enforcement Officer will continue monitoring if the situation is repeated.
It was moved and seconded (Comms. Mayer/Simonetti) to request that the
Police Departrnent investigate the business license status of Susan Trucking
and proceed accordingly. Unanimously approved by the Commission. This
will be a Discussion Item next month.
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Staff Recommendation to Change Existing Loading Zone to Full or Part Time
Status on Lorton Avenue at Donnelly Avenue
Mr. Erbacher presented a memo advising that Il Fornaio Restaurant is no longer
providing valet parking and requests the area be returned to metered parking. He
suggested that this commission consider whether a portion of the area should
remain a loading zone either full time or part time per the vehicle code. This will
be a Discussion Item next month.
INFORMATION ITEMS.
FROMTHEFLOOR. None.
ADJOURNMENT. 9:05 p.m.
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