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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 1994.10.13a- TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Minutes OCTOBER 13, 1994 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: M. AMOROSO EVANS KARP STAFF PRESENT: MAYER NORTON SIMONETTI J. R D J. A COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: T. K. DELLAWAY, TRAFFIC ENGINEER DORIS MORTENSEN, ADMIMSTRATIVE SECRETARY OFFICER JEFF DAHLSTROM D. PREGER MARION SPADONI, 1557 RALSTON, BURLINGAME MARTI KNIGHT, 455 CHATHAM, BURLINGAME VISITORS: \-, 1 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION MINUTES ocToBER t3, t994 CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Karp. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. Commissioner Mayer. ROLL CALL. Six Commissioners present. CURRENT BUSINESS. 4.1 ACTION ITEMS. 4.t.1 Minutes of September 8, 1994 approved as submitted by the Commission. INACTIVE ITEMS. NEW BUSINESS. Request for 2-Hour Parking Signs on Ralston between Occidental and El Camino Real From the floor, Ms. Spadoni fully explained that her telephone request is not for 2-hour parkings signs since they are already posted. Her request is to keep the signs and have the Police Department ignore their enforcement. The signs were installed to alleviate the problem of insufficient public parking in the immediate area; however, now that there is more public parking available, the 2-hr parking limit is not only archaic, it is inconvenient for residents on this street and their guests. Mr. Dellaway stated that the Commission should consider eliminating the signs since Police enforcement cannot be ignored. Officer Dahlstrom agreed. Commissioner Evans suggested the commissioners look at the sight for their evaluation. It was moved and seconded (Comm. Evans/Mayer) to make this an Action Item for the November meeting; unanimously approved by the Commission. Comm. Amoroso volunteered to talk to the Safeway manager since removing the signs might encourage their employees to start parking on Ralston. Request for No Parking Signs on Rollins at Oak Grove and Yield Sign on East Lane, Southbound, at South Lane Mr. Dellaway reviewed the Rollins Road location and suggested height limitation parking signs as opposed to No Parking signs since there is a need for parking availability. However, he sees no need for a Yield sign on Carolan (East Lane) 2 3 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 -2- Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission October 13, t994 since it is a main thoroughfare. Officer Dahlstrom agreed to the height limitation sign and suggested the Yield sign be posted on South Lane at Carolan (East Lane). It was moved and seconded (Comm. Karp/Amoroso) to make this an Action Item for the November meeting; unanimously approved by the Commission. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS 7.t State Automobile Association Awards Burlingame - Outstanding Achievement in Pedestrian Protection Comm. Karp requested that staff send a note to the Mayor thanking her for sharing this correspondence with the commission. 7.2 Commissioners Mayer and Simonetti Reappointments Approved Comm. Karp commended Comms. Mayer and Simonetti on their reappointments to the commission. Comm. Evans stated that the Fire Station on California Drive has what appears to be a malfunctioning of a timer for the red light/flashing yellow for the exiting fire trucks. The flashing yellow turns red causing traffic to stop. Then the red turns flashing yellow before the trucks have exited so traffic starts moving. Then just as the trucks exit, the light turns red again. This has occurred on two separate occasions. Comm. Karp requested staff to advise Chief Towns of this potential traffic hazard. 7.4 Comm. Simonetti advised that Eucalyptus tree roots on Easton are growing into the street. It was recommended that staff advise the Beautification Commission via Park Director Rich Quadri of this sinration. 7.5 Comm. Amoroso stated that since he was advised that the Council did not pass the Commission's recommendation to institute green zone fees, the local newspaper announced that a major business will be leaving the city which will affect the tax base. Mr. Dellaway advised that although the Council voted to deny green zone fees, they were very appreciative of Comm. Amoroso's efforts and the recommenda- tion submitted by the Commission. FROM THE FLOOR. 7.3 8 9 ADJOURNMENT. 7:25 p.m. 3