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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2006.10.12TRAFFIC. SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL, 501 PRIMROSE ROAD, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006 AGENDA SUGGESTED ACTION 1 CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3 ROLL CALL 4 CURRENT BUS!NESS 4.1 ACTION ITEMS Approve, amend, or disapprove by majority vote. 4.1.1 Minutes for September 14,2006 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS - None.Discuss and review staff report. 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS - None Acknowledge request and accept testimony. 6 FROM THE FLOOR Acknowledge request and accept testimony. 7 INFORMATION ITEMS Verbalupdates. (Public discussion or action to be placed on future agenda.) 7.1 Bicycle Safety lssues in Burlingame Acknowledge and discuss or place on future agenda. 7.2 From Council to Commission/Staff Acknowledge and discuss or place on future agenda. 7.3 From Staff to Commission Acknowledge and discuss or place on future agenda. 7.3.1 Traffic Engineer's Report Verbalupdates. (Public discussion or action to be placed on future agenda.) t_ 7.3.1.1 Peninsula Avenue/US101 Overpass Status Report 7.3.1.2 Broadway/US101 Overpass Status Report 7.3.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report Verbal update only7.3.3 Other City Staff Reports Reports & updates on various issues. (Public discussion or action to be placed on future agenda.) 7.4 From Commission to Staff 7.4.1 Commission Chairperson's Report 7.4.2.1 Broadway/Palomd Avenue - Safe$ Measures Updates Direct to staff7.4.2 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Verbal update only.7.4.3 Staff updates on previous citizen complaints Announcement of expected absences. 7.6 Next Regular Meeting: November 9, 2006 8 INACTIVE OR PENDING ITEMS Burlingame Avenue/Clarendon Avenue - Request for stop signs 8.'r s AGENDUM FOR NEXT MEETING - November 9, 2006 10 ADJOURNMENT IIII II TIIII 11 Verbal update only. 7.4.2 Commissioner/Sub-committee Reports 7.5 Comments and communication Pending traffic count data collection. The City of Burlingame California 94010-3997 www.burlinqame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, September 14, 2006 Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent:None Staff Present: Visitors: TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION September 14, 20Ad Minutes Page 1 of 7 Eugene Condon, Chair Victor James, Vice Chair MichaelBohnert Dan Conway Stephen Warden Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Commander Mike Matteucci, Police Department Trafiic Sergeant Don Shepley, Police Department Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa John Kevranian, 1241 Broadway Tom Crowes, 1425 Cabrillo Wade Beftesworth, Director Sales and Marketing Redflex Traffic Systems 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FIAG 3. ROLLCALL. All Commissioners present. 4. CURRENT BUSINESS. 4.1. ACTION TTEMS. 4.1.1 Approval of Minutes for August 10, 2006. Motion: To accept the minutes as submitted M/S/C: Warden, Bohnert; 5/0/0 4.2. DISCUSSION ITEMS. TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION September 14, ?AAG Minutes Page 2 of 7 Chair Condon asked the Commission if there were any objections to moving item 7.3.2.1 Red Light Camera Enforcement Program up as the first item of business. There were no objections. 7.3.2 Traffic Sergeants Report 7.3.2.1 Red Light Camera Enforcement Program Mr. Chou reported that City Council was seeking public comments and recommendations on this issue. Commander Matteucci introduced Wade Bettesworth, Director of Sales and Marketing for Red Flex Traffic Systems. Mr. Bettesworth presented a slideshow presentation demonstrating the Photo Enforcement System. Mr. Bettesworth went through the company profile, nationwide installations, public education program, nation-wide installations, how the process of photographing and timing at each intersection installation worked, the impact of the program through traffic statistics, and city renewals. Mr. Bettesworth demonstrated the onllne tracking by police officers for citations using the web-based program and the process for citation issuance through Red Flex. Chair Condon opened the floor for public discussion. Mr. Crowes asked what the determining factor was in choosing the intersection of El Camino Real/Broadway; and, also with signage and knowledge that this intersection was photo enforced. He asked if there had been any studies to indicate if drivers would use other streets to avoid the system. Commander Matteucci responded that Redflex conducted a study at four intersections in May of 2006. Based on this study, Redflex concluded that the intersection of El Camino Real and Broadway Avenue was the most feasible intersection due to the optimal number of violations and past history of collisions. Mr. Bettesworth stated that he is not aware of any study that would indicate that vehicles would avoid a photo enforced intersection. Commissioner Conway asked about costneutrality and if the program had privacy protection procedures. Mr. Bettesworth explained that the system was cost-neutral and that any costs unpaid through the revenues would be forgiven by Redflex. Mr. Bettesworth added that Redflex had requirements, compliance, encryption, and met statutes as to how long the evidence should be kept. He also said that Redflex did not subcontract any of their services, se privacy was less of an issue. Commissioner James asks if there have been any Civil Liberty issues, as in'Big Brother'watching. Mr. Bettesworth stated that this was always a constant challenge, however there was no right of privacy on a publicright-of-way t Commissioner Warden asked why only one intersection was considered, as opposed to 4 as in the original study. He also questioned whether one application was cost effective. Mr. Bettesworth replied that a typical installation was $100,000 and generally started with one application and enhanced with additional installations over time. Commissioner Warden then asked what provisions were in place regarding a mobile society in which a violator might not receive their citation within the 15 day time period. Mr. Bettesworth stated that there was a 30-day response period which the courts felt was adequate. Commissioner Bohnert asked if the indirect financiat impact to the City would be staff costs. Mr. Bettesworth stated that staffing costs would be incuned to review violations, attend court dates, etc. He said that the staff performing the function of reviewing violations typically did not have to be a law enforcement officer. Commissioner Bohnert asked if Redflex wwas the system used in San Mateo, and if so, what type of feedback was received. Mr. Bettesworth stated that there were 8 applications currently in San Mateo with plans to add additional applications. He said San Mateo would be a good reference for Redflex. Chair Condon reiterated concerns regarding large overhead costs for just one intersection. Mr. Bettesworth stated it was a flat-fee for each system installed and the cost-neutrality condition would apply even to the one system. He added that the contract could include a not-to-exceed clause. Mr. Chou reiterated that Council would like the Commission to make a recommendation regarding the Redflex program. TRAFFIC, SAFEry AND PARKING COMMISSION September 1 4. 2006 Minutes Page 3 of 7 Motion: To proceed with the next phase of evaluation and recommend that Council hear from Redflex on a Red Light Camera Enforcement program for Burlingame. M/S/C: Conway, Warden; 5/0/0 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NEW ITEMS. None. 6. FROM THE FLOOR. None. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1. Bicycle Safety lssues in Burlingame - Future sub-committee meeting and project considerations. Mr. Chou reported that the sub-committee met at 6 p.m. this evening. The scope of the advisory committee meeting was to investigate bike plans and projects. The committee would like to see a dedicated bike lane on Carolan, between Broadway and Oak Grove. Additionally, they would like to see a webpage dedicated to their projects. Chair Condon added that the outreach for public participants was successful. 7.2 From Council to Commission/Staff Mr. Chou reported that Council had requested the Commission to present a Caltrain railroad fencing recommendation and plan back to Council by their November meeting. He said that a special meeting would be held to allow for public comments before the Councilmeeting. 7.3 From Staff to Commission 7.3.1 Traffic Enginee/s Report 7 .3.1.1 Peninsula Avenue/US101 Overpass Status Report Mr. Chou reported that the City Councilwould be deliberating on the revised scope of work at their next meeting on September 18rh. 7 .3.1.2 Broadway/US1 01 Overpass Status Report Mr. Chou reported that Caltrans and the Transportation Authority were developing funding schemes for this project. 7.3.2 Traffic Sergeants Report TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION September 14, 2006 Minutes Page 4 ol 7 Sergeant Shepley presented the Selective Enforcement report. He also reported on the issue of large vehicles parking on the east side of California Drive, north of Oak Grove. He said that after reviewing the matter with the City Attorney the current signs could be changed to height-restriction signs. Sergeant Shepley also reported that the Police Department was able to secure various pieces of equipment such as radar guns and a pocket zone calculator through OTS grants. A county grant will fund i DUI checlipoint on September 19th. He reporteO tnat DUI's had dropped significantly, resulting in Burlingame being a countywide leader. 7.3.3 Other City Staff Reports None. 7.4 From Commission to Staff 7.4.1 Commission Chairperson's Report None. 7.4.2 Commissioner/Sub-committee Reports Mr. Chou presented an overhead illustrating the recommended areas for chain link fencing. He said the fencing options along Carolan were part of the original Broadway Platform lmprovement plans. Commission Bohnert stated that the natural barrier beyond the 300' of fencing along California Drive was not sufficient. Mr. Chou reiterated that the City's recommendation be feasible and reasonable to Caltrain. Commissioner Bohnert stated that he did not consider the full-length fence on the California Drive side tq be a large demand. Commissioner Warden stated that he observed people playing near the tracks just north of Oak Grove, on the California Drive side. He said that fencing should be considered there also. Chair Condon reported that the Caltrain Fencing sub-committee had been working with Caltrain to seek funds for safety measures. Regarding the fencing options, he said the Commission should make specific recommendations to the Council by their meeting on October 3d. Commissioner James asked that a formal Staff Report with recommendations be presented to the Commission. Mr. Chou answered that he can provide this; however, a special meeting next week would be necessary so that a decision could be made at the October 3'Councilmeeting. Commissioner Conway stated he was glad to see the process moving fonrard and that he was satisfied with a natural barrier for the area in question. Mr. Chou stated that the focus needed to be on real access points - many of which were walking trails, as seen on aerial shots of the area. Commissioner Conway said that he liked the visibility provided by chain link fences. TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISS'ON September 1 4, 2AAA Minutes Page 5 of 7 Chair Condon said that he firmly believed the natural barriers would be sufficient. Chair Condon added that anothet area of concern was the safety education aspect that Caltrain was to have provided to local schools. He said that outreach had not been made to Burlingame High School as of yet. Sergeant Shepley reported that the School Resource Officer had attended training to include railroad safety in their program, but that the School Resource Officer might not have reached out to Burlingame High Schoolyet. 7.4.2.'l Broadway/Paloma Avenue - Pedestrian Safety Measure at crosswalk Commissioner Warden reported that the sub-committee was not able to meet since the last TSPC meeting. He stated that the delineators were still be evaluated in regards to their location and type. Commissioner Warden said he hoped to coordinate a sutscommittee meeting in two weeks. Mr. Chou added that the delineators were moved further out. Mr. Chou also reported that he received a letter from resident, Rudy Horak, who wrote that from his observations, the intersection improvements were heading in the right direction. Mr. Chou reported that a suggestion from Mr. Horak was to consider replacing the delineators with yellow reflective delineators and signage. Mr. Chou stated that other improvements such as eliminating redundant signage and restricting left-turns on northbound on Paloma would also be looked at. 7.4.3 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Commissioner Conway reported that there seemed to be remnants of the old crosswalk markings left at Pershing and Crescent. Commissioner Warden reported that there were numerous large metal shipping containers parking on streets. He was concerned that these containers stuck out farther into the street than a normal vehicle and that some of the containers were parked for extensive periods of time. Mr. Chou asked Commissioner Warden to provide the addresses so that he could follow-up on the matter and see if there were valid permits issued. Commissioner Warden also asked about the follow-up process for public complaints when brought to the Commission. Commissioner Warden stated that code enforcement should occur the following week on these complaints. Mr. Chou stated that typically staff would pass on the complaints to the appropriate city departments and divisions. Chair Condon recommended that the Commission hold a Special Meeting next Thursday, September 21d al6 p.m.Allthe Commissioners, with the exception of Commissioner Bohnert who had a previous travel commitment, indicated that they would be able to attend. 7.5 Comments and communication None. TRAFFIC, SAFEry AND PARKING COMMISSION September 14 2006 Minutes Page 6 of 7 7.6 Next Regular Meeting: October 14,2046. Commissioner James may possibly be absent. 8. INACTIVE OR PENDING ITEMS None. 9. AGENDUM FOR NEXT MEET]NG - None. 10. ADJOURNMENT: 8:39 p.m. TRAFFIC, SAFEry AND PARKING COMMISSION September 1 4. 2AAO Minules PageT ot7 Date:October 4,2006 To:TSP Commissioners From Steve Warden Mike Bohnert Broadway Sub Committee Re:Recommendations for Broadway On Thursday Septemb er 28th,the sub committee met to review the progress made so far on pedestrian safety in the Broadway area and also to explore other options to increase pedestrian awareness and safety. We submit the following enhancements for the full commission to consider: *Move the location of the existing delineators back about 6 feet from the crosswalks. This will make tums onto Broadway easier and should stop most of the cars that turn from hitting the delineators. *Change the delineators to a slightly wider one, possibly in yellow, that notes the laws about pedestrians. *Paint ladder style crosswalks at Capuchino and Broadway and Laguna and Broadway. "1" *Place pedestrian crossing signs in the bulb outs on Broadway at Chula Vista For both directions of Broadway. *Look into grant funding to place a lighted crosswalk on Broadway at Paloma. The sub committee will continue to meet over the next few months to monitor the effect of the proposed changes that are implemented. All of the proposed enhancement are based on anticipated significant increases in pedestrian traffrc on Broadway. d$f , ,**'- '- PERSONAT FINANCIAL GAIN Public officials: a Must disqualifr themselves from participating in decisions that may affect (positively or negatively) their financial interests (see reverse for list oftypes offinancial interests). a Cannot have an interest in a contract made by their agency. a Cannot request, receive or agree to receive anything of value or other advantages in exchange for a decision. a Cannot influence agency decisions relating to potential prospective employers. a May not acquire interests in property within redevelopment areas over which they have decision- making influence. PERSONAT ADVANTAGES & PERKS Public ofifrcials: a Must disclose all gifts received of $50 or more and may not receive gifts aggregating to over $360 (2006) from a single source in a given year. a Cannot receive compensation from third parties for speaking, writing an article or attending a conference. a Cannot use public agency resources (money, travel expenses, stafftime and agency equipment) for personal or political purposes. <) May only be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses consistent with their agency's reimbursement policy. a Cannot participate in decisions that may affect (positively or negatively) their personal interests. a Cannot accept free transportation from transportation companies. a Cannot send mass mailings at public expense. a Cannot make gifu of public resources or funds. a Cannot receive loans over $250 from those within the agency or those who do business with the agency. GOVERNM ENT TRANSPARENCY Public officials: a Must disclose their financial interests. a Must conduct the public's business in open and publicized meetings, except for the limited circumstances when the law allows closed sessions. a Must allow public inspection of documents and records generated by public agencies, except when non-disclosure is specifically authorized by law. a Must disclose information about significant ($5000 or more) fundraising activities for legislative, governmental or charitable purposes. FAIR PROCESSES Public officials: 'a Have a responsibility to assure fair and competitive agency contracting processes. a Cannot participate in decisions that will benefit their immediate family (spouse/domestic partner or dependent children). a Cannot participate in quasi-judicial proceedings in which they have a strong bias with respect to the parties or facts. a Cannot simultaneously hold certain public offices or engage in other outside activities that would subject them to conflicting loyalties. a Cannot participate in entitlement proceedings - such as land use permits - involving campaign contributors (does not apply to elected bodies). a Cannot solicit campaign contributions of more than $250 from permit applicants while application is pending and for three months after a decision (does not apply to elected bodies). a Cannot represent individuals before their agency for one year after leaving agency service. a Must conduct public hearings in accordance with due process principles. INSTITIJTE FoR LOCAL GoVERNMENTItr t'l: j:;i Key Ethics law For Public Servants Note that tlrc following are not statetrrcnts of low, but rather principles the law is designed to achieve. Tlrc goal in providing this list is to identify the kinds of issues addressed by public service ethics laws. If an isxrc arises for you under these principles, cotrnilt your agency counsel. @t955 KEY CONCEPTS ,/ A public agency's decision should be based solely on what best serves the public's interests. ,/ The law is aimed at the perception, as well as the reality, that a public official's personal interests may influence a decision. Even the temptation to act in onet own interest could lead to disqualification, or worse. ,/ Having a conflict of interest does not imply that you have done anything wrong; it just means you have financial or other disqualifring interests. ,/ Violating the conflict of interest laws could lead to monetary fines and criminal penalties for public officials. Don't take that risk. BASIC RULE A public official may not participate in a decision - including trying to influence a decision - if the official has financial or, in some cases, other strong personal interests in that decision. When an official has an interest in a contract, the officialt agenq maybe prevented from even making the contract. WHEN TO SEEK ADVICE FROM AGENCY COUNSET The rules are very complex. Talk with your agency counsel l) early and often 2) when an action by your public agency 3) may affect (positively or negatively) 4) any of the following: ,/ tncome. Any source of income of $500 or more (including promised income) during the prior 12 months for you or your spouse/domestic partner. ./ Business Management or Employment An entity for which you serye as a director, offrcer, partner, trustee, employee, or manager. ,/ Real Property. A direct or indirect interest in real property of $2000 or more that you or your immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and dependent children) have, including such interests as ownership, leaseholds (but not month-to-month tenancies), and options to purchase. Be especially alert when any of these are located within 500 feet of the subject of your decision. ,/ Personal Finances. Your or your immediate familyt (spouse/domestic partner and dependent children) personal expenses, income, assets, or liabilities. ,/ Gift Giver. A giver of a gift of $360 or more toyou in the prior 12 months to you, including promised gifu. ,/ Lender/Guarantor. A source of a loan (including a loan guarantor) to you. ,/ Contract You or a member of your familywould have an interest (direct or indirect) in a contract with the aSency. ,/ Business lnvestment. An interest in a business that you or your immediate family (spouse/domestic partner and dependent children) have a direct or indirect investment worth $2000 or more. ,/ Related Business Entity. An interest in a business that is the parent, subsidiary or is otherwise related to a business where you: . Have a direct or indirect investment worth $2000 or more; or . Are a director, ofificer, partner, trustee, employee, or manaSer. ,/ Business Entity Owning Propefi. A direct or indirect ownership interest in a business entity or trust of yours that owns real property. ,/ Campaign Contributor. A campaign contributor of yours (applies to appointed decision-making bodies only). ,/ Other Personal lnterests and Biases. You have important, but non-financial, personal interests or biases (positive or negative) about the facts or the parties that could cast doubt on your ability to make a fair decision. WHAT WIIL HAPPEN NEXT? Agency counsel will advise you whether 1) you can participate in the decision and,2) ifa contract is involved, whether the agency can enter into t}te contract at all. Counsel may suggest asking either the Fair Political Practices Commission or the StateAttorneyGeneral to weigh in. EVEN IF lrs LEGAL, IS IT ETHICAT? The law sets only minimum standards. Ask yourself whether members of the public whose opinion you value will question whether you can act solely in the public's interest. If they might, consider excusing yourself voluntarily from that particular decision-making process. 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Time of Speeding Red Light Barroilhet/ECR 9129/0622350VC 21afi@)YC Speeding Alvarado/Adeline School Hours22350YC Easton/Montero All Day 10/01i0622450VC 223s0YC Stop Sign Speeding Linden (Toyon to Morrell) Day Time (test drives by auto dealers) t0l12l06223s0YCSpeeding Speeding Fail to Yield to Pedestrian in Crosswalk Oak Grove at McKinley School School Hours 09107 t0622350YC 21950(a) VC Speeding Stop Signs E/B Easton School Hours 0910710622350vC 22450VC 223s0YC Speeding WB Oak Grove at Acacia 09106/06 Speeding 700 Blk Winchester School Hours 09106t0622350vC 22350VC Speeding Occidental at Chapin 09104106 13.32.040 BCO 22500(e) VC Red Zone Blocking Driveway Hillside and ECR M-F 7a;:l,-9am 3pm - 6pm 22350VC Speeding 1100 Blk Cortez School Hours 08125106 School Hours224s0YCStop Sign Cortez & Broadway 08125/06 22350VC Speeding 200 Blk of Califonria Dr All Hours 08122/06 223s0VC Quesada Monte Corvino Davis School Hours 08122106 9/29t06 08125106 Speeding 1st (BURLINF 1) 2nd (BURLINF 2) 3rd (BURLINF 3) 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Pentalties as of 08/07/06 13.'18.20 BCO - Pedestrian Cross Street Outside of Crosswalk in a Business District Fine Assessment Security Fee Night Court Fee DNA Feel Total Bail 50.00 100.00 200.00 1 18.75 237 .50 475.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 1 .00 1 .00 1 .00 1 1 I 00 190.7 359.5 697.0 21954(a)VC - Pedestrian Cross Street Outside of a Crosswalk w/o Yieldin to Vehicles Totai BailNight Court Fee DNA FeeFine Assessment Security Fee 106.38 140.'13 173.88 25.00 35.00 45.00 s9.38 .,J, I J 106.88 20.00 20.00 20.00 1 .00 1.00 1 .00 1 .00 1 .00 1 .00 The "assesment" is equal to $23.75 for every $10.00 of the fine. The security fee is fixed. However, there is a secruity fee for every infraction listed on a citation. Therefore, if a citizen is cited for failing to yield to a pedestrain and for speeding, heishe would be liable for $40 in security fees. The "night court" and "DNA" fees are fixed. Prior to 08/07/06, the "assesment" was 22.75|ot every $10.00 of the fine. The security fee was $20.00 for each citation. lt did not matter how many infractions were listed on a citation. Also, the DNA fee did not exist. I il t- I €l tI+-. - ." .1i-- Ir' l/r1i6 ril :6 ,1,r trh ?i.