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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:M. AMOROSO
T. AI,'RAN
J. EVANS
A. SIMONETTI
STAFF PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
VISITORS:
October 8, 1998
PHILIP HO, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DORIS MORTENSEN, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
POUCE SERGEANT PETE TOKARSKI
M. HARBER
D. MAYER
D, PREGER
DEBORAH SORON, 828 ALPINE, BI]RLINGAME
IEFF SACILOTTO, 828 ALPINE, BIJRLINGAME
LISA DeANGELIS, 824 ALPINE, BURLINGAME
DAVE MANI, 826 ALPINE, BI,]RLINGAME
DON CORY, 833 ALPINE, BI.]RIINGAME
BETTY WHITTEMORE, 1840 SEQUOIA, BURL.
RUTH HESSELGREN, 534 CORBITT, BURLINGAME
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l. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Auran.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. Ird by Ch. Auran.
ROLL CALL. 4 of 7 Commissioners present.
CIJRRENT BUSINESS.
4.1 ACTION ITEMS.
4. 1. I Minutes of September 10, 1998, were submitted and approved.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.1 Request for Traffic Control for Pedestrian Crosswalk at 841 California Drive
From the floor, Ruth Hesselgren stated this crosswalk is used predominantly
by school children. The B.I.S, bus drops off here and many B.H.S. students
cross here as well. She believes this is a hazardous crosswalk - even for adults
since cars hardly slow down for pedestrians. Mr. Ho agtees with her
observations and has had to run across to escape traffic, himself. He is still
collecting data on this crosswalk for a recommendation. The flashing beacon
is not that obvious and a control here is necessary. A pedestrian-controlled
signal (pushbutton for a red light) is one solution. It was moved and seconded
(Comms. Evans/Simonetti) to recommend that the TrafFrc Engineer contitrue
his study and retum with a report next month. Unanimously approved by the
Commission.
4.2.2 Request for Parking Restrictions for Vans, etc., on Both Sides of Driveway at
1840 Sequoia Avenue
Mr. Ho provided sketches of the site and recommended a red zone on both
sides of the driveway and adding height limit signs to prevent vans, etc., from
blocking the visibility of those exiting the driveway. It was moved and
seconded (Comms . Evans/Simonetti) to make this an Action ilem immediately .
It was then moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/Simonetti) to accept the
Traffic Engineer's recommendation to alleviate the problem at this driveway.
Both unanimously approved by the Commission.
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4.2.3 Request for Red Zone on Both Sides of Driveway at 1221 Oak Grove Avenue
Mr. Ho recommended a 2-foot red tipping of the driveway on both sides. This
will reduce the parking availability from two to one space. Comm. Amoroso
suggested a longer red zone on the left side of driveway to increase visibility
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION MINUTES October 8, 1998
of cross traffic. Mr. Ho stated that the request stems from two cars squeezing
into a space too small to accommodate them so they park so close to the
driveway it makes ingress/egress difficult. The 2-foot tipping will eliminate
this problem without losing both parking spaces. It was moved and seconded
(Comms. Evans/Simonetti) to make this an Action item. Unanimously
approved by the Commission. It was then moved and seconded (Comms.
Evans/Simonetti) to accept the Traffic Engineer's recommendation to alleviate
the current problem. Motion was carried by a 3-1 vote (Comm. Amoroso
denied).
4.2.4 Request for a "Not A Through Street" Sign on Albemarle Way at Ray Drive
Mr. Ho provided photos and drawings. As you nrrn left from Ray Drive, the
subject sign is on the far right corner of Albemarle and is not readily visible
to the driver who cotrcentrates on looking to the left. Last month petitioner
suggested placing sign on the back of the Stop sign on the southeast corner;
however, Mr. Ho advised that this Stop sign is too far back from Ray Drive
to be noticed. He explained that signs are typically placed on the sidewalk on
the right side of the travel lane and occasionally in the raised median. Mr, Ho
suggested a "No Outlet" sign for the northeast corner. This sign is used in
other cities. This will be a Discussion item at the next meeting.
\. 5. INACTTVE ITEMS.
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Staff Recommendation to Increase Lock Box Fee to $1 Effective luly l, 1998 for
Parking Iots Adjacent to Railroad
Mr. Ho advised that there is no new information.
Request for Renewed Lane Markings at lntersection of Cadillac Way, Rollins Road
and Highway 101 On/Off Ramps
Mr. Ho advised that there is no new information.
NEWBUSINESS. None.
INFORMATION ITEMS.
7.1 Rubberized Railroad Crossing - Project Status Report
Mr. Ho advised that this project is administered by the City of Redwood Crg; and
now that the contract has been awarded, the conEactor will present a constructioo
schedule for approval at the subsequent preconstruction meeting. Broadway railroad
crossing won't be closed during the holiday season. Each crossing will be closed for
two weekends during construction and open during the week.
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7.2 Signal Modifications at California Drive/Broadway - Project Status Report
Mr. Ho advised that the audible signals requested at the August meeting were fustalled
on all four corners of this intersection and the pedestrian pushbuttons were replaced
with A.D.A. buftons. The free right turn lanes are presently controlled by Yield signs.
The City may be installing signs and raised pavement markers to improve pedestrian
safety at the free right turns. Comm. Evans commended Mr. Ho for expediting the
implementation of the audible signals. Mr. Ho advised that the City will be
redesigning this intersection next year.
Sgt. Tokarski stated he received a letter from a driver who hit a diagonally parked 25-
foot commercial vehicle which extended into the street. The Sgt. asked if there is an
ordinance prohibiting this size of vehicle from parking on the street. Mr. Ho will
check into it.
8. FROMTHEFLOOR.
8.1 Five residents of Alpine Road attended to clariry the parking problem there. Ms
DeAngelis stated that since the commercial vehicles parking on Carolan were
addressed in last month's meeting, Alpine residents have received parking tickets for
unpermitted overnight parking - something they have been doing for years. There is
no parking problem on Alpine. Sgt. Tokarski advised that since the last meeting, the
Police had stepped up enforcement. However, Ms DeAngelis called after receiving a
ticket and enforcement on Alpine ceased. The Police are endeavoring to drive out non
residents who overnight park in this area. They will not enforce Alpine unless
requested.
8.2 Don Cory asked why "No Parking" signs on east side of California Drive are parallel
with the street and not at a right angle. Mr. Ho explained that the signs have arrows
indicating where to not park and are set at 150 feet apart. The arrows would be
pointing in the wrong direction if the sign plates actually face approaching traffic
instead of being parallel to it.
8.4 Mr. Cory and several residents stated they would like "Children at Play " type signs
posted for newly renovated Alpine Park. Mr. Ho will check to see if such signs are
sanctioned by the City.
Several residents stated they would like the radar trailer positioned on Alpine Road
since most cars coming off of Carolan tend to continue to speed. Sgt. Tokarski will
set up the trailer.
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8.3 Mr. Cory stated that ttrcre is a red curb at the California/Morrell bus stop where a car
has been parking. Sgt. Tokarski advised that he should call the Police and they will
tag illegally parking vehicles.
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8.6 Mr. Cory requests that the City trim the willow tree hiding the 35 MPH sign on
northbound Carolan north of Oak Grove. Mr. Ho will report it.
9. ADJOURNMENT. 8:15 p.m.
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