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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2015.10.081 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 8, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. MEMBER PRESENT: Martos, Londer, Akers, Wettan MEMBERS ABSENT: Noworolski 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Motion: To accept the minutes of August 13, 2015 with the following edit: • Page 4 – Action Items – ECR/Floribunda Project Update Minor edit, B missing in Burlingame on line 8 M/S/C: Londer/Akers; 4/0/0 b) Motion: To accept the minutes of September 10, 2015 with the following edit: • Page 4 – Discussion/Study Items – Hoover School Update Minor edit, percentage sign missing on line 1 M/S/C: Londer/Akers; 4/0/0 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA Jim Evans conveyed that the one-way sign on Devereux has been working well but due to heavy traffic in the afternoon, he recommended extending the one-way traffic to 3:30 pm. 6. DISCUSSION/STUDY ITEMS a. Hoover School Update Mr. Wong made a presentation which provided maps showing the locations of the 2 proposed improvements (A-G), a matrix of improvements, and the potential distribution of students. The goal of the discussion item was to prioritize the suggested improvements and make any necessary additions. After going over the potential paths of travel for clarification and conducting an in-depth discussion regarding the proposed improvements, the Commission prioritized the improvements by assigning each as low, medium, or high priority. Since this agenda item was not listed as an action item, but as a discussion/study item, it was decided to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 13, in order to take action and move forward with the Commission’s priorities related to the proposed improvements. b. Stop Sign Discussion for Trousdale/Marco Polo and Trousdale/Ogden Mr. Wong provided the Commission with background information regarding a stop sign review at Trousdale Drive/Ogden Drive and Trousdale Drive/Marco Polo Way, which included an aerial map of the vicinity illustrating the housing increase. Commissioner Akers noted that the intersections referenced above are terrible and that staff should extend the public noticing efforts to the City’s e-news outreach and by posting notices at the actual crosswalk(s). 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 • TSPC Email Communications • Downtown Parking Strategies • RFP’s for City Hall/Floribunda Traffic Calming and California Drive Bicycle Facility • Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle At the close of Mr. Wong’s report, Commissioner Akers requested to include the TSPC on the distribution list for the two RFP’s referenced above. 3 b) Police Department Reports In the month of September, there was an increase in total accidents but a decrease in injury accidents. There were 32 accidents reported in September of 2015, which is only an increase of 2, compared to accidents in September of 2014. One of the 32 accidents occurred on Floribunda, and another involved a child on Quesada getting struck by a vehicle. Commissioner Akers requested to forward any education materials to the School District to share with students and parents. With the railroad accidents that have occurred near the Broadway station, BPD has stepped up railroad crossing safety education and enforcement. Enforcement at the Broadway/Rollins/Carolan intersection has increased as well due to the current construction conditions. The Police Department had a presence at the Burlingame Pet Parade and plans to be present for the upcoming tree lighting and escort the Burlingame High School Band at an event in late October. Two new officers are currently in motor school that should be rotating into patrol. c) Farmer’s Market There was no participation at the last Farmer’s Market but TSPC did participate at the Farmer’s Market on September 20. Chair Martos summarized the following concerns gathered from residents: • Bike safety on California Avenue • U-turns at Broadway and Rollins • Repaving issues on Bloomfield • Speeding at the bottom of Riviera Drive Commissioner Wettan suggested visiting businesses and discussing the survey questions instead of spending those two hours at the Farmer’s Market. d) TSPC Chair/Commissioners Communications Commissioner Akers noted that people do read the City’s e-news and it would be a good avenue to reach residents regarding the California Roundabout Project, especially to articulate the problems with that intersection. Vice-Chair Londer attended the Community Advisory Meeting for the General Plan Update on September 30 where land use, retail trends, and economic conditions were among the major topics of discussion. He also has heard from several people that 4 would like the City to consider the possibility of 15 MPH signs in school zones. Chair Martos reminded the group that there is a workshop on Saturday, October 24 at the Recreation Center to take public comments regarding the General Plan. Commissioner Wettan believes that the Hoover School Project is an opportunity for Burlingame to be at the top of its game. He also received comments about resetting the speed limits within school zones. Chair Martos noted that all candidates have highlighted traffic, parking and safety issues as part of their campaign discussions. 9. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS No reports. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a) Hoover School Update b) California Roundabout Project The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Update has been temporarily removed from the future agenda list per Commissioner Wetten. 11. ADJOURNMENT 9:50 p.m.