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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 9, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL.
MEMBER PRESENT: Martos, Londer, Akers, Noworolski
MEMBERS ABSENT: Wettan
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Motion: To accept the minutes of June 11, 2015 as submitted
M/S/C: Noworolski/Londer; 4/0/0
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
Manito Velasco noticed that on the TSPC Contact Log his request shows bicycling concerns
and he felt that was misleading. Mr. Velasco wanted to clarify that it is not only bicycling
concerns but all modes of travel are suffering due to the design of the street. Mr. Velasco
did not think the response of a Class I path is not a realistic solution in part due to the right-
of -way of the Caltrain Joint Peninsula Board. Additionally this Class I path was discussed
several months ago and it was decided at that time not to pursue a Class I path for
California Drive.
6. DISCUSSION/STUDY ITEMS
a) Hoover Elementary School Update
Tim Ryan, Director of Facilities for the Hoover School Project, and Dr. MacIsaac,
Superintendent of the Burlingame School District, was present to provide a brief update
on the project. Mr. Ryan said the project is moving along and expects to open for the
2016-17 school year with an expected enrollment of 250 students. Mr. Ryan wanted the
Commission to know that they have met with staff and will continue working with staff.
They are also meeting this coming Monday with Syed Murtuza, Director of Public
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Works, and staff.
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Ryan and Dr. MacIsaac for coming to this meeting to
share information and offered their involvement if needed.
b) ECR/Floribunda Project Update
Mr. Wong informed the Commission that the City was waiting for Caltrans response to
the City comments a letter dated November 14, 2014.
Commissioner Londer commented that it was eight months now, and wondered why
there was still no response from Caltrans. Commissioner Londer asked if Caltrans was
able to proceed without the City’s prior knowledge. Mr. Wong said in order for Caltrans
to proceed, encroachment permits would have to be issued by the City since the project
fell on City right –of-way.
Commissioner Noworolski asked what the routine process would be to restrict left turns
at any other intersection. Mr. Wong replied that it would require a study and that funds
would need to be allocated for such an analysis. Mr. Chou added by providing a brief
description of the process. He said there would be a request for consideration, staff
would conduct a study, hold some public comment periods, determine feasibility, and
then bring a recommendation to City Council.
Commissioner Akers asked who would give direction to staff to proceed. Mr. Wong
answered that the Director of Public Works would do so upon authorization by Council
to conduct studies. Commissioner Akers stated that the Commission could take a
number of actions on its own that could be recommended to Council.
The Commission thought that this matter was to be on the agenda as an Action Item,
and agreed that it should be moved to an Action Item next month.
Chair Martos opened the floor for public comments.
Mr. Velasco urged the Commission to take action because he felt that Caltrans would
use the next accident as leverage. Mr. Velasco also urged that the City Council send a
letter asking Caltrans what they plan to do in the interim.
Motion: Move to bring the ECR/Floribunda potential actions by the City as an Action
Item next month.
M/S/C: Akers/Londer; 4/0/0
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7. ACTION ITEMS
a) Burlingame Municipal Code Title 13 Review Discussion
Commissioner Londer thanked Commissioners Akers and Noworolski for serving on the
subcommittee to review all the comments.
Motion: Move to pass along the comments for the Burlingame Municipal Code Title
13 to the City Attorney for review and possible implementation.
M/S/C: Londer/Noworolski; 4/0/0
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Mr. Wong provided status updates on various Public Works – Engineering projects and
activities:
• 2015 Street Resurfacing Program – Contractor selected, and City Council has approved
contact. Staff to schedule preconstruction meeting and develop project schedule with
the contractor. Sharrows will be included and Mr. Wong thanks Mr. Velasco for this
request.
• Stop Sign Requests – Several locations recommended for stop sign approval at next
meeting.
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project – Precast deck girders have been installed.
Contractor is preparing to demolish the southbound 101 off-ramp at Broadway, and
construct the new overpass approaches. Discussion occurred regarding how
southbound will exit onto Rollins Road for Broadway and how it affects traffic in that
area, the need to alter signal timings if possible and lane reconfigurations.
• Broadway Grade Separation PSR – Multiple preliminary design concepts are in
progress. A second outreach meeting is being planned for mid-September to present
the design concepts.
• Downtown Parking Strategies Update – Update to be provided at next meeting.
• California Drive Roundabout – Contract/agreement specifics are being completed and
City staff is working to schedule a kick-off meeting with design team in September.
Council has authorized an agreement with Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc.
• TSPC Email Communications – Refer to attached “TSPC Contact Log”. Mr. Wong
reviewed the new items on the TSPC Contact log.
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b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Ford was not in attendance this evening due to working a DUI checkpoint on
California Drive.
Mr. Wong reported that Office Zwingle will be present at the next Farmers Market that
TSPC will be participating at on July 19th.
c) Farmer’s Market
Commissioner Londer sought volunteers to participate with him at the Farmers Market
on July 19th. Chair Martos will volunteer from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Commissioners Akers
or Noworolski will let Chair Martos if one of them can take the second shift to relieve
Chair Martos.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Commissioner Londer received three communications of which two were referred to
staff or the Police Department. The third communication was with Planning
Commissioner DeMartini, who thought it might be a good thing for the TSPC and
Planning Commissions to have a joint meeting. The Commissioners thought perhaps
the two chairs meet initially to determine if this would be beneficial.
Chair Martos reported that he attended the Peninsula Interchange meeting held on
June 27th. This project is at a very preliminary phase and they are looking at two
alternatives. The next steps is to study this further, find out about funding and the
feasibility of getting approval from Caltrans to work on the design. If this project was to
go further it could be implemented in 2022 and construction in 2024.
9. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC)
B/PAC did not have a meeting this evening.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) Downtown Parking Strategies
b) Stop Sign Installations
c) ECR/Floribunda – Action Item
11. ADJOURNMENT 8:25 p.m.