HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 1976.06.10TRAFFIC, SAFETIr & PARKING COMI"IISSION
,June I0 , L97 6
the Traffic, Safety A Parking Commission was
callt'-l to order by Ckrairman Podesta at B:00 p.rn.
I
CALL TO OFTD.I,R
The regular meeting of
held on .7une 10, L976;
.IOLL C.I,LL
Present:Commissione:s Aliamus
Podesta
Commissioners Andersen,Absent:
Others Present: Tra.f f ie Direetor
PLEDGE OT ALTEGIANCE
com:nissioner Rodrnan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the F1ag.
MTNUTES
Minut.es of the meeting of May 13, \976 were accepted.
CURR,ENT BUSTNESS
Parking area norlh and south of Broadwav.Commissioner Graham reported
Graham Gundersen
Rodman Subbotin
Constantino, Ex, Sulger, Ex.
Additional information
Engineer loloore. Keep on
Ex.
O'Brien
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that he was irrfor:Ie., by City Manager Schwalm that this item was talked
about at the City Council study meeting on June 9, 1976, and they havegiven permission to corrtact the Southern Pacific Company. Mr. Schwalmwill proceed r.rith the investigation, including. contacting the Broadway
[lerchants Association in this regard.
Parking space dimensions. Leave on the agenda for consideration next
month.
Siqnal at Bayshore H way and Stanton Road.
is needed,
the agenda.
which is being compiled by Traffic
Parkin<:structure. Commissioner Subbotin stated he
Staff that investigations are being made with regard' cations, anri they are engaged in preparing a report
Ccmmission.
had
to
for
heard from City
financing impli-
the Planning
BI:king euestioglUrire. Continue on the agenda.
expected to assist in gathering information.
Summer employees are
Large sign on EI Camino Real. The sign is still there. Sergeant O'Brien
Trqf_fic, Safety & Parking Ce.nm.--2
stated it is the property of the State of California and the Engineerj-ng
Department is handling the problem.
Skyline Boulevard. Se rgeant O'Brien explained that the State of
California has changed their statement and now have said the property
involved does belong to the city of Burli.ngame. Thrs has been accep''d
by tire city and we will go ah'ead with the improvements, including:
Left-turn lane; widening where appropriate; put in bus cut-outs, and
Lchoo} ancl Pedes+*rian signs
Bike Rout:JS.Sergeant
the list
')'Brien stated that he
of pilot projects with
understands
the State.
this to be
Maintain onnumber one on
agenda.
Pavment in lieu of parkinq spaces in Parkinq Oistrj.ct.
read Mr. Schwalm's letter of June J-0, 1976, in which he
topic has been referred to the Planning Commission for
tfon. After they report, it will be considered by City
action o
Chairman Podesta
states this
their recommenda-
Council for
Cars arkin on sidewalk.Commissioner Aliamus presented t-hree phol:os
of cars parking on the
circumvent the vehicl-e
sidewalk. This causes pedestrians to have to
and it is against the City crdinance.
In answer to .: ques'ion, Sergeant O'Brien explained that the problem
of issuing citations which are not upheld by the Courts has caused them
to be quite certain there is a violation. They are alert to the situa-
tion and will continue to make every effort to. correctit. Commissioner
ALiamus suggested that there could be support from the newspapers.
NEI{ BUSINESS
Pedestrian siqnal on Primrose Road.A letter from Sister Rosann Fraher, S.M.,Principal of St. Catherine School, explaining her concern regarding the
signal located in the middle of the block on Primrose Road between
Bayswater and Howard Avenues, was referred to. Sergeant O'Brien stated that
Tom Moore and staff have made their investigation and recomnrend removal
of the signal. Commissioner Subbotin then moved that the Commission
concur with the recommendation for removal of the signal. Seconded by
Commissioner Graham, the motion carried unanimously.
Parking limits cn Lang Road and the 1100 block of Sanchez Avenue. A memo
from City l{anager Schwalm, transmitting a recomr.enoation from Tom Irtoore,
Traffic Engineer, that the parking limitations be removed at theseIocations, was reviewed. A motion was introduced by Commissioner Aliamus
seconded by commissioner Graham, and carried unanirnously.
ilune 10, 1976
OtD BUSINESS
Ilro-hour ark in on I'la nolia Drive
Schbralm asks for the Commrssrons r
hour parkj-ng lini.t on llaEnolia Dri
Lane. Sergeant O'Brien explained
continued until next month to give
study. This was agreud upon by aI
Parkin Lot F.
the twenty-five
will take care
Standpipe near ltralgreen's.
June 10 i976
. Correspondence from City Manager
ecommendation on establishing a two-
ve betlveen Trc:sdale Drive fnd Plaza
that I'1r. Moore had requested this be
staff an opportunity for further
I the Comni.ssiuners.
Comrnissioner Aliamus reported thaL a sign indicating
eent parl-.ing fee is about to faIl down. Sergeant o'Brien
of ths work order necessary.
the yellow zone
jagged, broken
capped.
P rimr:ose
section.
on
top
in
a
or
Commissioner Aliamus noted a standpipe
Road in front of walgreenrs which has
It wai suggested it might be removed
Southwest corner Primrose Road at Howard Avenue. commissioner Aliamus
referred to the Church pariing 1ot which is gravered. and as cars
cross the sidewalk the gravel is scattered on the walkway. This is a
hazarJ to pedestrians and it is feLt it should be i'.raintained properly.
Southern Pacific Stat ions. conrnissioner subbotin asked what
reception would be to further study with rega::d to combining
s.P. stations within the City of Burlingame. He believes the
Pacific company would be very receptive. Commissioner Rodman
r,rhether it would be a disadvantage to parking by doubling the
cars at one station. Commissioner Graham offered to suggest
tr{r. schvTalm
the
the t!,.ro
Southe rn
que s t iorred
nr:nbe r of
t.ris to
Prop osed benches in Broadway area. A memo from Park Director Hoffman
expJ.ains the proposat of the Broadway Merchants Association to install-
ten benches, and Commissioner Subbotin expressed his appreciation for
this added convenience to the area and its ben:f it to the community.
commissioner Aliamus also wished to go on record as supporting this
effort.
ADJOURNI.IENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Victor T. Subbotin, Secreta. y
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