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Minutes
SEPTEMBER L4, 1995
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT :M. AMOROSO
J, EVANS
R. KARP
D. MAYER
I. NORTON
D. PREGER
A. SIMONETTI
STAFF PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: NONE
VISITORS
KEITH DELLAWAY, TRAFFIC/CIVIL ENGINEER
DORIS MORTENSEN, ADMIMSTRATWE SECRETARY
POLICE SERGEANT ERIC HASELEU
BECKY HELMS, 709 FARRINGDON, BI]RL.
MARY MATSUNAGA, 7OO FARRINGDON, BURL.
JODY M. GUTHRIE, I1O5 BAYSWATER#3, BURL.
JUDY RICHMOND, 1233 PALOMA, BURL.
MARTI KNIGHT,455 CHATHAM, BURL.
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1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Mayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. Comm. Preger
ROLL CALL. 7 Commissioners present.
Minutes of August 10, 1995 approved as submitted by the
Commission.
Study to Consider Uniform Timing of Parking Meters on Howard
Avenue between Primrose Road and California Drive
Mr. Dellaway recommends leaving things as they are and dealing
with requests for short term parking as businesses make these
requests. Howard Avenue is basically 2-hour parking. There is no
need for uniform parking times. Sgt. Haseleu agreed. It was moved
and seconded (Comm.Evans/Simonetti) to accept staff's
recommendation regarding the parking on Howard Avenue;
unanimously approved by the Commission.
CURRENT BUSINESS
4.1 ACTION ITEMS.
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4.t.3 Request for a Stop Sign at Intersection of Oak Grove Avenue and
Crossway Road
Mr. Dellaway advised that there are not enough warrants to have a
Stop sign on Oak Grove. Also, visibility is good. Sgt. Haseleu
agreed. It was moved and seconded (Comm. Evans/Preger) to deny
this request based on staff s information; unanimously approved by
the Commission.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.1 Request to Council to Look at Funding for a Traffic Signal at Intersection
of California Drive and Carmelita Avenue
Mr. Dellaway advised that this request was denied by Council due to a lack
of warrants. It was moved and seconded (Comm. Karp/Simonetti) to move
this item to an Action item; unanimously approved by the Commission. It
was then moved and seconded (Comm. Karp/Simonetti) to accept Council's
action; unanimously approved by the Commission.
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4.2.2 Request for a Vision Safety Sign at Farringdon Lane and Oak Grove
Avenue (Height limit signs for 40 feet from the corner)
From the floor, Becky Helms stated that since the truck owners were given
notice, the trucks have relocated. Also, the 25 mph sign is higher than
average and covered by trees. Staff will look into adjusting this sign. Mr.
Dellaway advised that the height signs cost $200 and did not recommend
their installation. Sgt. Haseleu stated that other trucks may return since
there is no height limit signs and recommended their installation. It was
moved and seconded (Comm. Karp/Preger) to move this to Inactive status
and install height signs if trucks obstruct view in future, denied with a 1-6
vote (Comm. Evans approved). It was then moved and seconded (Comm.
Amoroso/Karp) to move this to an Action item next month, unanimously
approved by the Commission. The Commissioners will view this site and
consider action next month.
INACTIVE ITEMS.
NEW BUSINESS.
6.1 Request for 4-Way Stop Signs at Peninsula Avenue and Lorton Avenue
Mr. Dellaway advised that this request was also sent to the City of San Mateo who
is painting the curb red on Prospect near the intersection on both sides of the
street. After he reviews the results of their action, Mr. Dellaway will consider the
same for Lorton Avenue. At this time, however, he recommends no action. Sgt.
Haseleu agreed. This will be a Discussion item next month.
6.2 Suggestion to Change 10-Hour Parking Meters to 2 Hours in Parking Lot K
Mr. Dellaway provided a map of the area and advised that a previous commission
designated the l0-hour spaces; however, the spaces are not being used by
Burlingame Avenue/Howard Avenue and Primrose Road merchants. Staff
suggested the lot be entirely 2-hour spaces. Lot H (lO-hour spaces), across El
Camino Real, is ordy 30% full. Sgt. Haseleu recommended waiting for the
Library to move back to its original facility since he receives multiple complaints
regarding the parking problem since the temporary Library was installed in Lot F.
It was moved and seconded (Comm. Karp/Norton) to move this to an Inactive item
for six months and review the sinration during the holiday season and at the
beginning of the year; unanimously approved by the Commission.
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6.3 Request for Parking Permits/Increased Parking Spaces in Iorton/Peninsula Avenue
Area
Mr. Dellaway advised that we do not issue parking permits for residential parking;
however, we could mark out the standard 20-foot parking spaces which would, in
turn, create fewer spaces than what are available now. Sgt. Haseleu agreed. This
will be a Discussion item next month.
6.4 Request for Stop Sign at Ray Drive and Davis Drive
Mr. Dellaway stated that since this request was received just today, he
recommended this item be a Discussion item next month so the Commissioners and
staff will have a chance to view the site.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS.
7.1 Discussion ensued regarding the parking situation in the various lots. Mayor
Knight was present and advised that she would be meeting with Gates Company
who was chosen to perform tlrc Sffeetscape and Parking Study for both Burlingame
Avenue and Broadway retail areas. Also, Mr. Dellaway advised that he is
preparing a Federal application for $1.6 million towards Transportation
Enhancement Activities for Broadway between El Camino Real and Rollins Road
@urlingame Avenue doesn't qualiff as a "corridor" for this application).
7.2 Mr. Dellaway advised that the Murchison Avenue merchants requested the City do
something about the traffic problems in this area. A plan was devised and
forwarded to the City of Millbrae for their approval. If approved, we will be re-
striping Murchison Avenue.
8. FROMTHEFLOOR.
8.1 Jody Guthrie lives behind Ford Car Sales and requests marking out parking spaces
since Ford's employees park all around there. Also, he requested Police
enforcement of those parking there, the speeders, and those who do not stop at the
Stop sign on Highland at Bayswater. Sgt. Haseleu advised that the P.D. will
enforce the area. Chairman Mayer recommended that Mr. Guthrie put his request
and recommendations in writing to the Commission.
Iudy Richmond, 1233 Paloma, stated she was glad about the new parking signs on
Paloma. She also stated she is a bicyclist and wants to start a Bicycle Advisory
Committee in Burlingame promoting bicycling. Also, she would like to see a bike
rack at City Hall and at the Library. Comm. Amoroso suggested she contact the
Park and Recreation Commission. Mayor Knight advised that Councilwoman
Rosalie O'Mahony recommended Ms. Richmond contact C/CAG and that a bike
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rack had already been installed at the Library. Mr. Dellaway advised that he is
currently applying for funding for bike facilities on the bay trail.
9. ADJOURNMENT. 8:00 p.m.
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