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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2015.11.121 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 12, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. MEMBER PRESENT: Martos, Londer, Noworolski, Wettan, Akers (7:25 pm) MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: To accept the minutes of October 8, 2015 as submitted. M/S/C: Martos/Wettan; 4/0/0 The minutes from the October 13, 2015 Special Meeting will be included on the December TSPC meeting agenda for approval. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA No public comments. 6. DISCUSSION/STUDY ITEMS a. California Roundabout Update Mr. Wong made a presentation which highlighted information presented at the first of three public meetings held on October 6, 2015. He went over the current layout and movements of the intersection, the multiple points of conflict, and the biggest concern, which is the crosswalk that runs parallel to California Drive. Mr. Wong then proceeded to share the preliminary concept of the roundabout that was created by the City’s consultant, Kimley-Horn and shared the safety and traffic calming benefits that will be a result of the roundabout. 2 At the close of Mr. Wong’s presentation, a resident, Jennifer Pfaff, shared her thoughts regarding the preliminary concept. She is not keen on the gateway feature and asked if the City would consider trees as the gateway feature. In addition, she felt that there is too much signage that traditionally comes with a roundabout. Some questions were raised by the Commission, in which Mr. Wong and Mr. Chou clarified the following: • The roundabout will not have stop signs, only yield signs; • The project schedule is broad at this time, the second public meeting has not been scheduled yet; • Parking Lot O belongs to Caltrain, we cannot cut into the lot; and • In order to reach a final design concept, there will be two more public meetings, and one Council meeting—not necessarily in that order. The Commission can get involved by attending the public meetings and staff can also follow up directly with the Commissioners to obtain feedback. Residents can also voice their opinions regarding the California Drive Roundabout directly to the Commission. b. TSPC Chair and Vice-Chair Discussion Vice-Chair Londer indicated that he is considering taking over as Chair. Commissioner Wettan would like to continue serving on the Commission. Commissioner Akers noted that he felt the rotation approach has been working well. Commissioner Noworolski agreed that the rotation scheme has worked well for the most part but acknowledged the short duration on the Commission before Commissioner Martos became Chair. 7. ACTION ITEMS None. 8. INFORMATION ITEMS a) Engineering Division Reports Mr. Wong went over the staff report and provided updates on the following projects: • 2015 Street Resurfacing Program • US101/Broadway Interchange Project • Broadway Grade Separation • California Drive Roundabout • TSPC Email Communications • Downtown Parking Strategies • RFP’s for City Hall/Floribunda Traffic Calming and California Drive Bicycle Facility • Hoover School • Peninsula Interchange Project 3 Commissioner Wettan was reassured by Mr. Chou that bike lanes and pedestrian access is included in the project scope for the Broadway Grade Separation. Commissioner Wettan brought up his suggestion from the previous meeting to go directly to businesses to seek feedback for the parking strategies survey instead of having a table at the Farmer’s Market. Vice-Chair Londer suggested mailing a survey reminder and is supportive of Commissioner Wettan’s proposal to gather data by directly reaching out to businesses. Mr. Wong will provide a list of those that have already completed the survey to the Commission to aid in the outreach efforts. Commissioner Akers was happy to receive a copy of the RFP’s for City Hall/Floribunda Traffic Calming and the California Drive Bicycle Facility but feels it would be more helpful if the Commission received copies when in draft form in order to have the opportunity to provide feedback. Chair Martos requested a copy of the Hoover School Report generated by the Engineering Department. b) Police Department Reports Sergeant Ford reported that there have been 29 accidents between October 9 – November 12, 2015. Unsafe turning movements were the primary factor in many of the accidents. There were no accidents at the Floribunda/El Camino Real intersection; there hasn’t been an accident at that location since September 9, 2015. The two motor officers passed motor school and are currently in the Burlingame Police Department’s field training program. The California Highway Patrol presented the California Law Enforcement Challenge to the Burlingame Police Department, which is a traffic safety evaluation. Burlingame PD placed second in the state and third nationally. December 18, 2015 – January 2, 2016 is the Office of Traffic Safety mobilization period for increased DUI enforcement. The Burlingame Police Department will have a presence throughout the City, which will include check-points. The PD will be escorting the band of Burlingame High School to San Mateo High School on Saturday, November 14, 2015 for the Little Big Game. They will also have a presence at the upcoming tree lighting event. c) Farmer’s Market Commissioner Wettan agreed to walk to businesses to discuss the parking strategies survey, rather than work at a table during the Farmer’s Market. 4 d) TSPC Chair/Commissioners Communications Commissioner Akers continues to get complaints regarding the congestion that have been a result of the US101/Broadway Interchange Project. Vice-Chair Londer used this opportunity to thank Commissioner Noworolski for his nine years of service to the TSP Commission. Vice-Chair Londer also updated the group regarding B/PAC. A citizens group has been meeting over the last two months and has generated a list of possible projects which will eventually be presented to the Commission. The people involved are working to reinstate the B/PAC. 9. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS No reports. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a) California Drive Bike Route Commission Wettan expressed his concerns related to this project, more specifically the possible loss of parking along California Drive. He feels that we should start noticing two months prior in order to provide bicyclists who use the route an opportunity to provide input, as well as the local residents, about the proposed work. b) General Plan Update by Commissioners Vice-Chair Londer stated that the next General Plan meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2015. c) Nomination and Selection of New TSPS Chair and Vice-Chair Commissioner Noworolski suggested that once the rotation of Chair and Vice-Chair is complete for 2016, it might be a good time to review and redo the Commission’s priority list. Prior to adjournment, Chair Martos presented Commissioner Noworolski with a Proclamation and thanked him for his service. 11. ADJOURNMENT 8:17 p.m.