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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 1976.12.09TRAFPIC, SAFETY & PARKTNG COMI1ISSION CAI.,L TO ORDER ROLL CALL Constantino Pode sta Graham Subbot in Others Present: Traffic Engineer Moore PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Aliamus 1ed the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. M INUTES Minutes of the meeting of November 4, L976 were accepted. CURREMI BUSINESS Southern paci-fic Upqradinq. Mr. Moore stated an EIR has been authorizedfor this project, which is probably the biggest the city has talked about in a long time. Funds will be available in 1977-1978, and CityStaff is engaged in obtaining information for the consulting firm whois doing the EIR. Arrangements are planned to take timelapse photos ofthe intersect j.ons of Broadway and California Drive, and at Carolan Avenue and at Rol]ins Road. Also Cadillac Way and Rollins Road. T,here should be a film ready for revievir next month. Siqnal at Bavshore Hi ghwav and Stanton Road.Mr. Moore explained that they are working on EI Camino ReaI with J.H.K. & Asaociates. Funds have been made available through Federal Aid Urban (FAU) and they are working on an in-depth study of the phasing of signals and speeds. He mentioned another restaurant is being planned next to the Fisherman on the Bay front and they are trying to approach it vrith an over-aI1picture for development. Commissioner Constantino mentioned that theproperty fronting on OId Bayshore Highway is for sale and it might bethat the access road couLd be improved. Decedber 9, L976 llhe regular meeting of the fraffic, Safety & Parking Commission was held on December 9, 19761, called to order by Chairman Podesta at 8:0O p.m. Present: Commissioners Aliamus Gunde rsen Sulger Commissioner Subbotin suggested that the proposal be considered next month, with a specific recorunendation being presented identifying theexact location. Possibly a conversion to a twenty-minute parking spacecould be considered. Mr. Moore is expecting a report covering a study taken by the Instituteof Traffic Engineers at the University of California, including five orsix Bay Area cities. Parkinq contribution formula.A copy of a excerpt from the City Council minutes of Novernber L, 1976 was distributed covering their decisionthat the contribution figure would amount to about 92,5OO per parking space, which is forty pei cent of the cost per space. Occidental Avenue. Mr.Moore said there is nothing new to report. Itis just about the same as previously reported. Ile presented to each Commissioner a copy of an article from the Traffic Engineer Ivlagaz J_ne which emphasized: 1. A Stop sign does not reduce the speed of vehicles; and 2. Stop sign observairce is very poor. Ninety-three per cent of thepeople do not stop at Stop signs, according to a survey taken in palo Al,to. The article seems to prove what you can expect and what happens. " 4-W4y Stop" siqns. Commissioner Aliamus asked about the small signs attached to Stop sign standards3 Are they legal? Are they mandatory?Will they be installed in the future? Mr. Moore replied they are legalbut not mandatory. Commissioner Aliamus then moved that the City ofBurlingame institute a progiram within the financial means of the community to instalL the sma1l signs at all four-way stop intersectiong. seconded by commissioner subbotin, the motion carried on the forrowingvotes Ayes! Commissioners Aliamus, Constantino, Gundersen, podesta, Subbotin, Sulger. Noes: Commissioner craham. Traffic, safety & Parking Comn.--2 December 9, L9'16 Parkinq structure. Nothing new to report at this time. Loading Zones Criteria. Commissioner craham a6ked that if there is nocriteria, couLd consideration be given to providing a green zone, or Ioading zone, every 200 or 150 feet. He does not believe it would hinder the parking situation and it would help people carrying heavy objects to their car. It r^'ould be a fast turn-over spot. OLD BUSINESS Bayswater Avenue. Commissioner Sulger asked if there had been any' accidents since the new legislation had been j.nstalled and Mr. Moorereplied there have been none. Traffic, Safety & Parking Comm.--3 December 9 t976 Traffic Siqnals, Howard and Lorton Avenues. Mr. Moore thinks thatthis was suggested some time in the past and there has not been timeto research it. Commissioner Constantino asked the cost, and Mr. Moorereplied, probably $40,000. Commissioner Constantino asked if a four- way stop would be effective to deter accidents? Mr. Moore replied the warants are about the same for four-way stop intersections or a signal . The four-way stop is a temporary measure. He will bring a completereport to the next meeting and the Commission can look at the priorities. larking fees. 1,1r. Moore referred to an articLe in a American City Magazine. Out of twenty-three citiesrates are: Neh, York - $86.67; Detroi_t - the median San Diego - $23.25. $4,000,000. in State funds forobstacles. The City has applierails and removal of obstaclesat BurI i.ngame Avenue and Califo could be used to lower sidewalk the State's regulation is highe requested the Commission be kep Park inq problem. in the paper contion and trucksplaints in that on HaIe Drive in IrIr. Moore stated recent issue of the surveyed, the monthlyat $32.25; and Mr. Moore mentioned there is approximately use in high hazard locations and roaowayd for miscellaneous projects, mostly guard such as the bollards on the traffic signalsrnia Drive. He $ras asked if the moneycurbs, and Mr. Moore replied, no, becauser than the Cityrs. Commissioner Subbotint informed of the status of the application. Entrance to Safewa y Parkin q Lot. driveway on Howard Avenue. nearest El camino Real . which is an entranceto the safeway parking 1ot. During discussion, it was agreed that thedriveway presents a problem for traffic and safety, and it vras felt thatconsi-deration should be given to asking s af errray stores to crose the onemost westerly driveway. rt is believed that four additionat parking spacescourd be provided on the 1ot and, if necessary, the remaining drivewaycould be widened to accommodate trucks. Mr. Moore said this courd beincluded for discussion with the survey of lloward Avenue. State funds for improvements Commissioner Subbotin mentioned having read an articleeerning a problern on Poppy Drive involving a home occupa-being parked on the street. He stated there were com-area and it seems now that the owner 5.s parking the trucksthe vicinity of Commissioner Subbotin's residence.he would check on the si.tuation. Notice to Remove Abandoned Vehicle.A Notice to remove an abandoned referred to, with a request for an who agreed to remove the vehiclethe Municipal Code t"ra s cited that this Comrnission would accommodate vehi cle, issued to Jim Juttner, vras extension of time by Frank Anderson, by December 20, L976. A section of in the event a hearing is requested,the petitioner. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Sulger asked about the Traffic, Safety & Parking Comm.--4 December 9 L976 A question was asked about the length of time a boat and trailer can be parked on the street. Chairman Podesta stated there is a very large boat parked on Loma Vista Avenue. Mr. Moore explained that he had talked with the Police Department at various times and this is nlr on- going program. People are usually given a warning first and it usually clears the street. There are so many other duties with higher priority, but whenever they can, they do give attention to the parking in residen- tial areas. Commissioner Sulger suggested the Po1ice DePartment be influenced to have a little more aggressive program. Perhaps people do not realize they are creati.ng a hazard and limiting the visibility in the area. Commissioner Subboti.n moved that the Commissioners expressed their concern regarding this violation of the city ordinance for parking between 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. If it gets too far out of hand, this Commission will try to influence the City Staff to take a more active effort to enforce the ordinance. Commissioner Graham .seconded the motion wh ich carried unanimously. Time- l ap se film of Parking Lot C. Mr. film taken of Parking Lot c recently. lot and the fact that such films would regarding signing or enforcement, and that is available. Commissioner craham suggested it would each downtown parking lot prior to the and then again after, for comparison. Moore then showed a time-Iapse It demonstrated the use of the assist in making decisions making optjmum use of the parking be helpful to take photos construction of a parking of s t ructure Commissioner subbotin suggested an indication be given to the city that further j-nvestment in this type of study would be supported by this Conrmission. Mr. I.{oore stated there are certain pieces of equip- ment which they could not justify purchasing. The projector he was using is an older model and cost about $I,8O0; the camera about $2,800. He estimated that it would cost, with this equipment which hras rented, around $470. one of the largest costs is film. He would do the counts himself. He thinks it would be possible to do aII the lots downtown in a week by running a camera all day to get an over-al1 picture. However, he would l-ike to do one Iot, make necessary changes and see if opinions and decisions are correct. Commissioner Subbotin believes the photos are a good standpoint for City Council to make o! not to make changes, and could be used to improve traffic Patterns. ADJOURNI'{I'NT Respectfully submitted, Victor T. Subbotin, Secretary The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.