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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2005.06.09TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL, 501 PRIMROSE ROAD, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005 AGENDA SUGGESTED ACTION 1.CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3.ROLL CALL 4.CURRENT BUSINESS 4.1 ACTION ITEMS 4.1.1 Minutes for April 14, 2005 and May 12, 2005 Approve 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2.1 Carolan Avenue at Broadway - Extension of 2-hour parking time-limit and installation of parking meters Discussion and possible action 4.2.2 City Hall Lane - Objection to the installation of one loading zone and one metered parking on the west end of City Hall Lane Discussion and possible action 4.2.3 Ray Drive at Lassen Way - Criteria for knockdown delineators in crosswalk Discussion and possible action 4.2.4 Mahler Road - Height and overnight parking restrictions Discussion and possible action 5.ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS Acknowledge Request, Accept Testimony 6.FROM THE FLOOR Acknowledge Request, Accept Testimony 7.INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 Bicycle Safety Issues in Burlingame 7.1.1 Burlingame Criterium Bike Race i 7.2 From Staff to Commission 7.2.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report 7.2.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report 7.3 From Commission to Staff 7.3.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Direction to Staff 7.4 Comments and communication Direction to Staff 7.5 Next Regular Meeting: July 14, 2005 Announcement of expected absences 8.INACTIVE ITEMS 8.1 Easton Drive - Eucalyptus tree at Easton and Cabrillo Pending sub-committee study 8.2 Occidental Avenue - 6-month temporary re-installation of 2-hr parking restrictions Pending 6-month review (3 months remaining) 8.3 Crosswalk enhancements - Trousdale Drive and Quesada Way (Franklin School) Pending traffic signal warrant study 8.4 4-way stop signs - Howard Avenue and Crescent Avenue Pending new pedestrian counts during summer 8.5 Vehicle Racing on Gilbreth Road Pending information from PD and other agencies 9.AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING - JULY 14, 2005 Direction to Staff 10.ADJOURNMENT ii The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD cALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday - April 14,2005 Commissioners Present: Stephen Warden, Chair Eugene Condon, Vice Chair Russ Cohen Dan Conway Victor James Commissioners Absent: None StaffPresent: Staff Absent: Visitors: Sergeant Don Shepley, Police Department Lori Brock, Secretary, Public Works Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Chris Knight,1624 Coronado Way Rochelle Tolard, 1609 Larsen Way Laurie Ken,1632 Mc Donald Way Teresa Post, 1617 Coronado Way Jen Ulrich, 1637 Coronado Sigrun Franco, 1700 Davis Drive Alan Drummer, 1653 Coronado Way Denise Martin, 1900 Davis Drive Vadim Gertsvalf, 1636 Coronado Way Todd Keleaer,1632 Coronado Way Jenny Keleaer, 1632 Coronado Way Ray Chun, 1621 Coronado Way TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, April 14, 2005 I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 5 of 5 Commissioners present 4, CURRENT BUSINESS 4.1 ACTION ITEMS 4.1.1 Minutes for March 10, 2005 4.1.1 .l Commissioner Conway recognized that the sentence in paragraph six, item 5.2.3 was not complete. He added that he welcomed the chance to provide assistance in this area since he lives on Howard Avenue and is aware of the traffic problem at Howard Avenue and Crescent Avenue. 4,2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2.1 Appeal Process for the Traffrc, Safety and Parking Commission The Commission decided to table this matter until next meeting. 4.2.2 Yehicle Racing on Gilbreth Road Chair Warden stated that the Police Department was concerned about after-hours vehicle racing in the industrial areas around Gilbreth Road and Adrian Road. He presented some options for action such as review other city's policies regarding racing, vehicle impoundment, and a review business hours on Adrian Road (since several business keep late hours and or are open 24 hours there ). 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS 5.1 Carolan Avenue at Broadway - parking enforcement and time limit extension. It was relayed to the Commission that Mike Harvey submitted this request, but was unable to attend today's meeting due to scheduling conflicts. The City of Bulingame Page 2 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, April 14, 2005 6. FROM THE FLOOR 6.1 The Commission acknowledged receipt of a faxed communication from Karen Kearney and Stanley Parker regarding stop signs and crosswalk safety measures at Ray Drive and Lassen Way. 7, INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 Bicycle safety issues in Burlingame 0YffireportedthattheCityisstillwaitingtoheariftheCityofDalyCityhas received additional funding from an alternate source for their Bikeways/TDA projects. 7.2 From Staff to Commission 7.2.1 Traffic Engineer's Report 7 .2.1.1 Burlingame Downtown Parking Study Commissioner Warden announced an April 28,2005 public hearing date regarding the Burlingame Avenue Downtown District Parking study. 7.2.1.2 Senate Bill 466 - Use of Mobile Photo Radar Enforcement for residential street speeding. Commissioner Condon suggested that two or three such devices could be used for traffic calming, and suggested that the City look into grant funding for the purchase of these devices. He said that Cortez and Sherman are prime examples of areas that would benefit from these devices. 7.2.2 Traffrc Sergeant's Report Sergeant Shepley reported on the following items: The department is down two motor officers, since they have been switched over to patrol duties. He said that these officers might be back in mid May of this year. A vehicle was towed from 834 Crossway due to expired tags (six months). Selected speed enforcement was performed on April 6 at Sherman and Cortez. Police staff issued warnings to all except to one vehicle. An April 22"d DlJl check point program has been funded by an Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant. Seatbelt enforcement program has been scheduled for May 5, 2005. The elective enforcement list has been reduced due to less complaints and lower requests for special enforcement. The City of Burlingame Page 3 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, April 14, 2005 7.3 From Commission to Staff 7.3.1 Double-yellow center lines in Commercial Districts Chair Warden commented on the effectiveness of the double-yellow centerlines down Burlingame Avenue. He suggested that the City extend a double-yellow centerline down on Broadway as well. Chair Warden recommended placing this matter on next month's agenda as an Action Item. Commissioner Conway spoke regarding the commercial delivery trucks parked for long periods of time. He said that it appears that UPS and FEDEX drivers are abusing the twenty minute parking limit. Commissioner Condon recommended that City educate the merchants and retailers that use them by issuing flyers to the truck drivers. Commissioner Warden suggested the possibility of contacting the companies involved and providing them with other parking location alternatives. He recommended that this item be placed on next month's agenda as an Action Item. 7.4 Reports of citizens complaints or requests None. 7.5 Comments and communication None. 7.6 Next Meeting: May 12,2005 There were no reported scheduling conflicts by the Commission. 8. INACTTVE ITEMS 8.1 Mahler road - Height and overnight parking restrictions Commissioner James stated this is working well. 8.2 Franklin School - Crosswalk enhancements at Trousdale Drive and Quesada Way Commissioner Condon explained that he and Commissioner Conway were able to meet and begin developing a process to compile a set of criteria and conditions to apply for marked crosswalks around schools. Commissioner Conway stated that there could be some unintended consequences from installing unwarranted stop signs which could increase danger. He cited "California Stops" as an example. Resident Theresa Post thanked the Commission for their work, especially the yellow crosswalks The City of Bulingame Page 4 TRAFFIC, SAFEW AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Lincoln school. Ms. Post added that the existing red curb on Ray Drive and Lassen Way needed to be extended farther back. Ms. Post said that visibility was poor and that pedestrians were in danger. Resident George Atkinson agreed with Ms. Post and would like to see knockdown delineators installed. 8.3 4-way stop signs - Howard Avenue and Crescent Avenue Chair Warden stated that this matter was still pending pedestrian count. 8.4 3-way stop signs - Ray Drive and Lassen Way Chair Warden read the fax from Karen Keamey and Stanley Parker which stated that they were unable to attend tonight's meeting, but that they were still concerned about traffic safety in the neighborhood. Their letter also stated that they wanted a solution that showed fairness and equity for all parties involved. Ms. Keamey and Mr. Parker also stated in their letter that they believe speeding is an issue, and supported the opinion of the City's Traffic Engineer. Ms. Franco of Davis Drive spoke. She said that she believes speeding is an issue and would like to see cameras installed. 8.5 Easton Drive - Eucalyptus tree at Easton and Cabrillo Commissioner Cohen stated that he found this issue to be of a challenge, given the structure of the Eucalyptus roots. He added that accident counts would be taken into consideration, but that the Commission needed to make sure that it exhausted and explored all opportunities on Easton Drive before looking at tree removal. He cited examples such as curb realignment, one-way traffic, and working with the Beautification Committee. Chair Warden stated the Beautification Committee was already working on reforestation and studying the life of useable trees. Chair Warden confirmed this to be an Inactive Item, with five months remaining on the study period. Commissioner Condon reported that he received feedback from some of the residents that drivers were still parking on the corners. Commissioner Cohen reported that the trees were inspected, and were deemed in good health with a life expectancy of 30 - 6fryears. ItbBro 8.6 Occidental Avenue - 6 month temporary re-installation of 2-hr. parking restrictions. The City of Burlingame Page 5 TRAFFIC, SAFEW AND PARKING COMMISSTON Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, April 14, 2005 9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING - MAY I2,2OO5 . 4.2.1 Appeal process for the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission - Discussion Item. 7.3.1 Commercial Districts (Double-yellow centerlines) - Action Item. 8.3 Howard Avenue and Crescent Avenue (4-way stop signs) - Discussion Item. 8.2 Franklin School (Crosswalk Enhancements) - Discussion Item. 4.2.2 Gilbreth Road (Vehicle Racing) - Discussion Itemr J.l Carolan Avenue at Broadway (Parking enforcement and time-limit extension) - Discussion Item IO. ADJOURNMENT 8:02 p.m S:\A Public Works Directory\TSP Commission\Minutes\2005 Minutes\4.14.05 Minutes.wpd The City of Burlingame Page 6 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL. 501 PRIMROSE ROAD cALtFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION It/eeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday - May 12,2005 Commissioners Present: Stephen Warden, Chair Eugene Condon, Vice Chair Russ Cohen Dan Conway Victor James Commissioners Absent: None StaffPresent: staff Absentr Visitors Sergeant Don Shepley, Police Department Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Lori Brock, Secretary, Public Works None Dorothy Kislingberry, 17 I0 Ray Drive Evelyn Win, 1636 Lassen Way Judy Downing, 1809 Ray Drive Laurel and Pat Kane, 1608 Coronado Way Rochelle Tolard, 1609 Larsen Way Jen Ulrich, 1637 Coronado Teresa Post, 1617 Coronado Way Laurie Ken,1632 Mc Donald Way Patricia Stratigas, 1709 Ray Drive Adine Varah, 1552 Meadow Lane Ray Chun, 1621 Coronado Way Eleanor Dwyer, l90l Ray Drive TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 5 of 5 Commissioners present. 4, CURRENT BUSINESS 4.I ACTION ITEMS 4.1.1 Minutes for April 14,2005 Minutes have been delayed and will be presented at the June 9, 2005 meeting for approval 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2.1 3-way stop signs - Ray Drive and Lassen Way Traffic Engineer Chou made a presentation to the Commission and residents in attendance, and reiterated that the installation of stop signs at this intersection was not warranted. He explained that fresh paint at the intersection, using new cross-hatch crosswalk lines, new centerline stripes, and the addition of reflective buttons along both sides of the crosswalk, should help to increase the visibility of the crosswalk. Mr. Chou also recommended that the existing red zone be extended on Ray Drive from the current l0 feet to 20 or 30 feet. All this should help to slow down drivers and provide better visibility at the intersection. Mr. Chou also recommended repainting the roadway legends which indicate a crosswalk ahead. Commission Conway questioned whether or not the existing advanced warning signs would help the situation. Traffrc Engineer Chou stated that the advanced warning signs which are fluorescent are more effective at eye-catching than the current reflective yellow. Mr. Chou referred to the recent work that was done next to Lincoln School on Deveruex Drive. Chair Warden stated that the school crosswalk committee is looking at developing an overall crosswalk warning and sign-safety plan for all crosswalks around schools in the city. Commissioner Conway stated that the committee's research is about done, but the committee still needs to work on making sure that the established criteria the city will eventually use are consistent with state and federal guidelines. He added that the committee has approximately 15 measure that they will be proposing to the Commission for review. Traffic Engineer Chou explained that the reduction of speed does occur right in the immediate The City of Burlingame Page 2 TRAFFIG, SAFEW AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 vicinity of stop signs, it should be considered a by-product and a side benefit, not a means. He said that stop sign installation, as dictated by the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the State of California, specifically states that stop signs are used for right-away assignments. Commissioner James asked about the intent of narrowing streets, painting red curbs, and how such action affects property values. He said that in his opinion, curb marking in residential areas have no impact on property values, but curb marking in commercial areas do have impacts on property values. Commissioner James stated he received this information from Caldwell Banker in Burlingame (554-8200). Traffic Engineer Chou stated that the reason for the proposed additional red curb was to aid the pedestrians by giving them more sight-visibility when standing at the corner. He added that the use of centerlines was to create a visual affect of a narrower street or o'funnel" for the driver. He said that this is a visual trick traffic engineers use to get drivers to reduce their speed. Mr. Chou also stated that the additional red curb would not eliminate all on-street parkinginfrontoflTl0RayDrive. Itwouldjustremoveoneoftwoexistingspacesthatare between the corner and the driveway of the residence. There would still be ample spaces beyond the driveway and around the comer, on Lassen Way. Mrs. Dorothy Kislingberry, the homeowne r at 17 l0 Ray Drive, spoke of her parking concems for visiting friends and relatives. She also stated that the concrete wall across the street at 1800 Ray Drive blocks visibility for drivers. She also said that mothers park in front of her home to pickup their children. Chair Warden reiterated that 1710 Ray Drive would only lose one legal parking space if the red curb were extended. Commissioner Condon stated that he saw this as a safety issue; and, that the city needed to seriously consider painting this curb red so that parents would not park on the corner and reduce the kids' visibility as they neared the intersection. Commissioner Cohen asked Mrs. Kislingberr), for clarification regarding the red zone. Did she 1) preferred not to have any red zone at all, or 2) prefer to keep the red zone that is already there? Mrs. Kislingberry stated that she wasn't happy with the red zone in front of her home. Theresa Post stated that the fluorescent signs do work and she would like to have them used permanently at that location. She also stated that visibility at the corner was poor and felt that the resident at 17l0 Ray Drive has plenty of parking. She added that she would like to have the delineators in place. Pat Stratigus stated the need for protecting the children in the area. Laurie Kum presented the Commission with a handout that she received from her place of employment. The City of Burlingame Page 3 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 Rochelle Tolard stated that she believes the city needs to go all-out to protect the children. Adeine Varah thanked the Commission for their efforts, and also stated that her son was almost hit by a vehicle. She said that she believes that simple solutions will also help. Patrick Kane spoke regarding the types and sizes of vehicles on the street that reduce visibility. He stated that the street slopes downward towards El Camino Real and allows vehicles to pickup speed. Mr. Kane said that a red zone in this area is needed. Eleanore (no address given) stated that a red zone would be reasonable and would benefit the children. Judy Downing spoke of the danger of being struck by a vehicle following the "S" curve in the road which allows vehicles to pickup additional speed. Motion: To move this to an Action Item M/S/C: Cohen, Condon; 5/0/0 {1& Commissio n", Cr#^ade a motion to recommend 20 feetof red zone, installation of reflectorized markers, replacement of existing warning signs with fluorescent warning signs, installation of cross-hatch paint at the crosswalk, installation of new double-yellow centerlines, and the installation of centerline knock-down delineators on Ray Drive. Commissioner James said that he did not support shorter red zone due to tleJaqt1hat the citizens have been complaining about visibiity at that intersection fo, #ffi; und, because staff has made a number of suggestions to slow down the traffic in the area. l,OA: rtlot St,,r-tP-;? Commissioner Conway stated that while he supported the motion, hedidraetbelierre that the delineators fit into the overall strategy. He also stated that he believes there is a downside to installing similar mechanisms when it hasn't been shown to be clearly needed. There was no second to the motion, so Chair Warden recommended splitting the work into three motions, as follow: l) Yellow crosswalk, reflector buttons, double yellow lines and signage 2) Red zone 3) Delinators Motion: To approve the installation of cross-hatch painting and reflectorized markers at the existing crosswalk at Ray Drive, install double yellow centerlines on Ray Drive, and post new fluorescent crosswalk warning signs. M/S/C: Cohen, James; 5/0/0 The City of Burlingame Page 4 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 Motion: To approve the installation of an additional l0 feet of red curb to the northeast comer of Ray Driver, at 1710 Ray Drive, making for a total of 20 feet of red zone. IWS/C: Cohen, Conway; 4lll0 (Commissioner James opposed) Commissioner Condon made a motion to incorporate knock-down delineators in the center of the crosswalks if the street meets the required width. Commissioner Cohen said that he advocated installing the delineators even ifthe road doesn't meet the required width. This was because of the fact that the street has a rise, and drivers cannot see the crosswalk until they are actually upon it. Commissioner Condon said that since the Commission voted to reduce the recommended red curb from a total of30 feet to 20 feet, there should be a second option to get the delineators in place. Commissioner James questioned the issue and said that delineators need further study. He asked if the Commission would consider tabling this motion for further study. Chair Warden said that he supports the third motion but believed that if the street did not qualify for delineators, the Commission would need to pursue other avenues available in trying to emphasize that this is a school area with high traffic. He added that it was also possible that Council might need to approve a special ordinance for this school zone. Commissioner James stated that there were too many issues (street width, state involvement, etc.) to move forward with this motion. He said the perhaps the Commissioners should consider amending the motion. Commissioner Conway stated that he did not believe the delineators would solve the visibility issue, and wondered if the new reflectorized markers, cross-hatching, red curb, and fluorescent waming signs would actually address the issues. Traffic Engineer Chou stated that the delineators are typically used to delineate the centerline or lanes on the roadway because of construction or confusion of lanes. He added that the staff recommendation would be to use all the other options discussed first, without totally discounting the delineators. He said that the Commission might want to look at how all the other options do - and wait for the crosswalk committee to make their recommendation - before finally considering delineators. Commissioner Condon withdrew his motion, but said that he would like to have all the recommendations completed by the next meeting. He added that the red curb should be extended to the full distance of 30 feet due to the severe safety issue, if the use of delineators is determined to be inadvisable at this location. Chair Warden requested the homeowner at 1710 Ray Drive to stay in touch with the Commission or Traffic Engineer Chou regarding the red curb situation. The City of Burlingame page 5 TRAFFIG, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 4.2.2 Franklin School - Crosswalk enhancements at Trousdale Drive and Quesada Way Traffic Engineer Chou spoke of request to put cross patch painting (a highlighter paint) on the crosswalk. The sub committee will need to consider this. Typically cross patching isn't used on controlled intersections. Chair Warden said that this item would be moved to Inactive Item until the traffic signal warrant study is completed by the traffic engineer. 4.2.3 Carolan Avenue at Broadway - parking enforcement and time-limit extension Traffic Engineer Chou informed the Commission that Mr. Mike Harvey could not be present at tonight's meeting. Mr. Chou related that Mr. Harvey was concerned about the 2-hour parking limitation along Carolan Avenue, south of Broadway. He said that of the four signs on this short block, three signs state "2-hour parking, Sunday and holidays excepted," and a single sign reads, "2-hour parking, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted." Mr. Chou said that Mr. Harvey's concern was over the exception for both Saturdays and Sundays. Mr. Chou reviewed the city ordinance and found that the exemption should only be for Sundays and holidays. He said that this matter is resolvable on a staff level by switching out the single incorrect sign. The 2-hour parking restriction should be enforceable for Saturdays on an on- call basis. Traffic Engineer Chou explained the existing conditions ofthe intersection and presented an aerial photo diagram. He said that the intersection was a four-legged intersection with only two ofthe approaches having stop signs. He stated that despite this, all four approaches have painted crosswalks on them. Mr. Chou explained that a pedestrian counts was conducted between 3 PM and 4 PM on a weekday. The study results showed that only three pedeskians crossed during this time. Mr. Chou also stated that during the study, that some vehicles were stopping at the crosswalk despite not having a stop sign, and caused confusion with cross traffic. He said that staffwas recommending the elimination ofthe painted crosswalks across Howard Avenue, but retain the crosswalks along Crescent Avenue (the side street with stops). Mr. Chou concluded that before such action should be done, a separate pedestrian count should be taken during the weekends. La-WeD Chair Warden recommended this item be tables until July, when children are out of school for the summer, and asked that staff conduct a new count during the weekend after Pershing Park is reopened. In the meantime, he said that perhaps a sign stating "cross traffrc does not stop" may be in order. Motion: To move this to Action Item. IWS/C: Condon, Conway; 5/0/0 The City of Burlingame Page 6 4.2.4 4-way stop signs - Howard Avenue and Crescent Avenue TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 Motion: To deny the request for a 4-way stop at Howard Avenue and Cresent Avenue and recommended that staff provide a new pedestrian count by the summer, which will include weekend counts. IWS/C: Condon, Conway; 5/0/0 4.2.5 Appeal Process for the TSP Commission Chair Warden provided a brief history as to how this matter came to light and how decisions the Commission makes might be appealed. He also stated that he felt stop signs should not be appealed since they are warrant driven. In reference to the different curb zones such as yellow, red, or handicap, Chair Warden recommended that the Commission investigate assessing a fee for the appeal process. He said that this would give the city more control over the appeal process. Commissioner Cohen said that the appeal process should be implemented and that the City Attorney and Traffic Engineer should be involved in informing the Council if an item did not meet warrants and to be cautious when going against the advice of the City Attorney, Traffic Engineer, and the Traffic Commission. 4.2.6 Yehicle Racing on Gilbreth Road Chair Warden said that he was waiting for information from the Association of Bay Area govemments (ABAG), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), City of Oakland, and notes from Police ChiefVan Etten regarding possible deterrents to this problem. 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS 5.1 Appeal the installation of one loading zone and one metered parking on the west end of City Hall Lane Traffic Engineer Chou reported that approximately ayear ago, as part of the parking strategy for City Hall Lane, the City decided not to install parking meters or controls in the parking area directly behind Crosby Commons. However, due to this space being available after the removal of large tree planters, their has been some problems with people parking there. Mr. Chou explained that citations have been issued and a dispute has arisen about the rights to use these unmetered, unregulated spaces. As a fair and impartial solution, the offlrce of the City Manager and Public Works have plans to install one additional meter and one loading zone to this area. Mr.Chou explained that Mr. Karim Salma, property owner of Crosby Commons, would like to attend the next meeting so he can explain why he does not want to have this area metered or marked as a loadingzone. 6. FROM THE FLOOR None Page 7The City of Burlingame TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minuteq - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 7. INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 Bicycle Safety Issues in Burlingame Traffic Engineer Chou reported the City of Daly City received additional monies for their TDA projects from another funding source, and will be relinquishing a portion of the monies they were awarded in the most recent TDA grant cycle. Mr. Chou explained that this means that Burlingame's last project will be funded by TDA and all the projects submitted will be fully funded. 7.2 From Staff to Commission 7.2.1 Traffic Engineer's Report Burlingame Downtown Parking Study (Special Meeting - Thursday, May 26,7 PM, Council Chambers) 7 .2.1.1 Traffic Engineer Chou confirmed a date of May 26,2005 for the next Downtown Parking Study meeting. 7.2.2 Traffrc Sergeant's Report Traffic Sergeant Shepley explained that Police staff is down, but that he expected one new full-time employee for the Parking Enforcement Officer position (PEO) to be sworn in on May 15,2005. Sgt. Shepley also reported that selective enforcement was conducted last month on Cortez Avenue and warnings were given in all cases except for one. Regarding street racing on Gilbreth, Sg1. Shepley said that it has become a rarity except in the last few weeks. Citations were issued and vehicles inspections have been performed. Most citations have been issued as non-correctable, Stg. Shepley reported that the Department's DUI checkpoint program, which is funded by OTS Grants, was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. He said that it has been rescheduled for Friday, June 3,2005. 7.3 From Commission to Staff 7 .3.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Commissioner Cohen reported an illegally parked vehicle on southbound Rollins Road, south of the Broadway intersection. He stated that it had been parked for weeks next to where all the off-duty school buses have been parked, and was facing the wrong direction with a flat tire. The City of Burlingame Page 8 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 Traffic Sergeant Shepley stated that he would assign his staff to look into this matter. He also reported that a few of the school buses in this area were legally parked since an investigation showed that there was no business being run from that residential area. He added that several residents have complained about the buses causing sight visibility problems for drivers wanting to turn from Larkspur and Borel. He concluded by saying that no current calls have been recorded in the last few months, but that it was believed that the buses would go away for the summer duration. 7.4 Comments and communications None. 7.5 Next Meeting: June 9, 2005 Commissioner James said that he might not be able to make this meeting due to a scheduling conflict. 8. INACTIVE ITEMS 8.1 Mahler Road height restrictions - (120 day review coming up next month with 3l days left.) Nothing new to report. 8.2 Easton Drive Eucalyptus Trees on Easton and Cabrillo Chair Warden reported that he, Commissioner Cohen, and Traffic Engineer Chou met with Parks & Rec Director Randy Schwartz to discuss the area that this Commission would be evaluating, and to review the Beautification and Parks Committee plans. He stated that a public hearing would be scheduled later in the year. Traffic Engineer Chou reported that Public Works received no new comments other than a question about a "missing", or as yet uninstalled sign at the comer of Occidental Avenue and Ralston Avenue. He stated that afer a field investigation, it was determined that there was an old pole which had no new sign posted. Mr. Chou explained that it was determined that the pole should be removed, because its placement was redundant and unnecessary. I O. AGENDIZED FOR THE NEXT MEETING - JUNE 9,2005 , 4.2.1. 4.2.2. 4.2.3. 4.2.4. 4.2.6 Ray Drivellassen Way (Crosswalk Delineators) - Discussion Item Franklin School (Crosswalk Enhancements) - move to Inactive Item Carolan Avenue/Broadway (2-Hour Parking Limits) - Discussion Item Howard Avenue/Crescent Avenue (Summer Ped Counts) - move to Inactive Item Gilbreth Road @acing Vehicles) - move to Inactive Item The City of Burlingame Page 9 8.3 Occidental Avenue - (Six month temporary installation of two hour parking restrictions, four months remaining.) TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, May 12,2005 I I. ADJOURNMENT 9:28 p.m. S:\A Public Works Directory\TSP Commission\I\,Iinutes\2005 Minutes\S.12.05 Minutes.wpd The City of Burlingame Page 10 Autoconnection I,{arch 31,2005 Augustine Chou Staff Liaison, City tvlanager's Office CityofBudingame 501 Primrw Road Burlingamq CA 94010 Re: Traffic&SafetyCommissionMoeting April 14, 2005 - 7:fi) P.M. DearMr. Chou: I would like to request that an issue of concern to me be pr$ on tb agenda- The problem pertains to enforcement of parking on Carolan Avenue near the conrer of Broadway- Also of concem is the 2-horn pa*ing allowed Monday through Fridan I would like to see that restiction extended to Monday through Sunday. Weekends are far more importanttoaretailbusinessandoursisnoexception- AdditionallSIdoplantoafiend ] auove-mentlonea meeting' RECETVEDIOUrS Very muy, APR 0 4 2005 Mchael R Ilarvey President DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF BURUNGAME Cc: Gary Missel, Chief of Police Po6t $fice Bo( 94:l 8u{rrga.ne. CA g()lf fflo llanqlai? lOrcSrgodmy&r*tgrm.CA9€lO (65015794em f,ffo Hazf tlmda 2tlt Caftrr*t llin 8rfrtgurc. CA 94OrO(6sol57!l6G) +.2.1 MIKE HAFIVEY'S PUEUC WORKS OEPARTMENT Tet(65o) 55&7230 Fac(65O) 665-9310 The City of Burlingame CITY HALT. 5{'1 PRIMROSE ROAD. EURLINGAME. CAUFORNIA 9401G39I'7 Wcbsitc: www.burlineamc.orq June 3, 2005 CORPORATION YARD Tet(65o) 55E-767o MichaelHarvey Mike Harvey's Auto Connec'tion P.O. Box 943 Burlingame, CA 94011 Dear Mr. Harvey: Your request regarding the extension of 2-hour parking and the use of parking meters on Carolan Avenue has been scheduled forthe Traffic Safety & Parking Commission on Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 PM, Burlingame City Hall, Council Chambers. At this meeting, the Commission will review any staff studies regarding your request before making any determination on possible actions. You are invited to attend this public meeting and personally present your concerns to the Gommission. Please note that I have included a copy of the meeting agenda for your record. lf you have any questions about the meeting, please callthe Department of Public Works-Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230. ru{a Augustine Chou Traffic Engineer Staff Liaison to Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Attachment s:\.A publlc taorts Dtrectory\asp cEissioo\Respoosc 6 tlotificatioo Letters to Requests\Dlscussion rotlces\2oos Dlscusslon Lottces\5-09-o5 carolan2-hour Partiog ErtensloD.rrpd PUBLIC WORI(S DEPARTMENT Tel:(650) 558-7230 Fax(650) 68t9310 The CiU of Burlingome CTTY HALL.5{'' PRIMROSE ROAD BUruNGATJIE, CALIFORNII 940' G3997 lVebsitc: www.burlingamc.orq CORPORATIONYARD Tet(65O) 55&7670 June 3, 2005 Karim Salma Salma & Associates 1375 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, C494011 Dear Mr. Salma: Your request to appealthe designation of a single loading zone and one metered parking space on the west end of City Hall Lane has been scheduled as a Discussion ltem for the Traffic Safety & Parking Commission on Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 PM, Burlingame City Hall, CouncilChambers. At this meeting, the Commission will review any staff studies regarding the matter before making any determination on possible actions. You are invited to attend this public meeting and personally present your concems to the Commission. Please note that I have included a copy of the meeting agenda for your record. lf you have any questions about the meeting, please callthe Department of Public Works-Engineering Division at (650) 558-7230. Sincerely, Augustine Chou Traffic Engineer Staff Liaison to Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Attachment +.7.2 S:\A Public forls Dlrectoty\tsP coulssion\Respoose t Notification LetteEs to Requests\Dlscussion taotlces\2oos Disfls!loIntiotices\6-09-o5 cityllall L.De xeter-LoadlDq zone.wpd The City of Burlingome CIW HALL.5O1 PRIMROSE ROADPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TeL(650) 558-7230 Fax:(650) 68$9310 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 9401G3997 Websitc: rvwrv.burlin game.orq CORPOMTION YARD Tel:(650) 558-7670 June 6, 2005 Teresa Post 1617 Coronado Way Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Teresa Post: The matter of whether or not to use knockdown delineators in the crosswalk at Ray Drive and Lassen Way will be discussed again at the next Traffic Safety & Parking Commission meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2005, at 7:00 PM, Burlingame City Hall, Council Chambers. During this meeting, the Commission will hear from members of the crosswalk sub-committee on any new developments regarding its evaluation of potential safety measures at school crosswalks. Since you have been instrumental in getting this matter to the Commission in the past, you are invited to attend this public meeting and participate in the discussions. lt has, however, not been determined if any additional actions or recommendations will be presented by the sub-committee at this meeting. Please note that I have included a copy of the meeting agenda for your records. lf you have any questions about the meeting, please call me at the Department of Public Works-Engineering Division. My telephone number is (650) 558-7236. Augustine Chou Traffic Engineer Staff Liaison to the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission Attachment +2.3 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Tet(6s0) 55&7230 Fax:(650) 68$9310 The CiA of Burltngome CITY I-IALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CAUFORNIiA 94010-3997 Wcbsite:y444@!!4grygg CORPORATION YARD Tet(6s0) 558-7670 June 6, 2005 Jennifer Ulrich 1637 Coronado Way Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Jennifer Ulrich: The matter of whether or not to use knockdown delineators in the crosswalk at Ray Drive and Lassen Way will be discussed again at the next Traffic Safdty & Parking Commission meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2005, at 7:00 PM, Burlingame City Hall, CouncilChambers. During this meeting, the Commission will hear from members of the crosswalk sub-committee on any new developments regarding its evaluation of potentialsafety measures at schoolcrosswalks. Since you have been instrumental in getting this matter to the Commission in the past, you are invited to attend this public meeting and participate in the discussions. lt has, however, not been determined if any additional actions or recommendations will be presented by the sub-committee at this meeting. Please note that I have included a copy of the meeting agenda for your records. lf you have any questions about the meeting, please call me at the Department of Public Works-Engineering Division. My telephone number is (650) 558-7236. Augustine Chou Traffic Engineer Staff Liaison to the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission Attachment S:\A Public lorks Directory\TsP Coulssion\Response I Notification Letters to Requests\Discussion Notices\2oos Discusslon Dotlces\5-09-05lay-Lassen X-walls 2,Epd L ,l.l IJ , T \t Yf a - IV'tr I\, \(, ( .t \ v *i#, ,1\r I I t t * a t J f' { i , v a ITEM 4.2, t h \ .)I i t, tl a-t I |t t YL th, IeI ,t + tt, "'-ta tu t) n ''li$I + I a.i \,I t L I tt,I t t I a -l'aa t l+ )i {,I ( 1:ra J-d <4t & (It T I ailr I * L II,,?I * a / .a I It \II $r..Ia 1I s t r lreu 4.2.2 To: From: Date: Subject: Traffic, Safety, and Parking Commission Don Shepley, DRTR 0610910s June Report Status of the Division Again, the patrol division injuries have not been resolved. However, our newest edition to BPD has been released from training. Due to this, Officer Bo11, baring further staffing issues, will retum to Traffic on Monday June 20th. He should resume enforcement duties later that week. Our parking enforcement staff is still diminished. PEO Garrett has not returned to regular duty. PEO Phillip Feitleberg was sworn in on 5/16/05, and is currently in training. The net result of this is that a PEO is removed from regular duty to provide training to Feitleberg. Hopefully, Feitleberg will be released from training by the end of July, but this is dependent on his learning curve. Street Racing Sgt. Jeff Downs reports that he is unaware of any racing activity other than last weekend. On Sunday,06105105, six vehicles, which meet the profile for street racing, were stopped in the Gilbreth area. Street racing was not observed, and it is believed that the stops proactively prevented racing activity. Five of the vehicles were cited for mechanical violations. The cited were referred to the Smog Referee to prove correction of equipment. It should also be noted that one of the drivers had a 2 way radio with him. OTS Grants BPD held a DUI Checkpoint (#54) on Friday, 06103105, on the 1700 block of El Camino. See attachment for preliminary activity statistics. The following May 2005 statistics were requested byDaly City PD for the county wide OTS grant: 1) Number of persons killed in alcohol involved collisions - 0 2) Number of persons injured in alcohol involved collisions - 0 3) Number of persons killed in hit-and-run collisions - 0 4) Number of persons injured in hit-and-run collisions - 0 5) Number of people killed in nighttime collisions (2100-0259) - 0 6) Number of people injured in nighttime collisions (2100-0259) - 0 7) Number of fatal crashes with a BAC of .08 or above - 0 To: From: Date: Subject: Patrol Sgts and Traffic Officers Shepley 06109t05 Selective Enforcement As time permits, please advise your teams to attempt selective enforcement. Shaded items were brought forward at TSP meetings. If selective enforcement is performed, please create a selective enforcement call. Violation Location Time of Offense Date Primrose/Blgm Av No specific hrs13.38.030 BCO Loading Zone 04t15t05 U-Tum into pkg space Primrose/Blgm Av 13.16.125 BCO Lunch Hours 0s/06/05 22350VC Speeding 100 Blk Occidental Mornings Afternoons 0st17 t05 22801(a) VC Left turn fail to yield E/B Rayto N/B ECR No specific hrs 06/06t05 0s172t0522350YC 279s0(a) VC Ray/Lassen, DUI CHECKPOINT 54 N/EL CAMTNO - N/OF DUFFERTN FRf, 05-03-05 TOTAL VEHICI,ES SCREENED :835 TOTAL FST|S: TOTAI, DUI ARRESTS: DRMR LICENSE SUSPENDED: 2 (ctte/rel-ease) DRIVER I]NI,ICENSED:3 (cite/release) VEHICIJES TOWED: WARRAITT ARRESTS: CHII,D RESTRAIIfiT CITATIONS: O NO DRIVER I,ICENSE IN POSSESSION CITATIONS: ? REGI STRJATION CITATION : 5 1 1 l_ 0 PROOF OF INSIIRJNIICE:1 (in addition to other charges cite/release) ry IDI SC. EI. CAMINO \ SCRNA\TRG]