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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2014.07.101 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 10, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL. MEMBER PRESENT: Wettan, Akers, Londer, Martos MEMBERS ABSENT: Noworolski 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Motion: To accept the minutes of June 12, 2014 as submitted M/S/C: Londer/Akers; 4/0/0 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA None. 6. DISCUSSION/STUDY ITEMS a) Cypress Avenue 2-Hour Parking Limit & Residential Parking Permit Program (1500- 1541 block) Mr. Chou presented a staff report recommending the Commission determine whether or not the majority of the residents on portions of Cypress Avenue and Central Avenue wish to establish a 2-hour parking time limit in preparation for the Residential Parking permit Program. Chair Wettan opened the floor for public comment. Diane Condon-Wirgler had specific issues with the definitions for the Residential Parking Permits Program, as defined and per discussion with the Traffic Sergeant. Ms. Condon-Wirgler questioned why renters were allowed to vote since there was a permanent impact on the neighborhood. She stated that only the property owners should be allowed to vote. Ms. Condon-Wirgler also mentioned that the definition of a street was inconsistent with the definition used in the Sidewalk Program, especially in the case of corner lots. Laszlo Gyulassy, owner and veterinarian of Camino Real Pet Clinic, expressed his concern regarding the impact the restriction might have on his practice since this was where his employees park. He also expressed concern over what expenses his employees might have to incur. Dr. Gyulassy also relayed his concerns regarding the cost for enforcement and questioned whether the benefits outweighed the costs. 2 Bruce Wirgler said the neighborhood had been deluged with outsiders parking since 2-hour parking was implemented on Newlands Avenue. He also said that there was parking impacts because of St. Catherine’s rec hall construction and Streetscape construction. Mr. Wirgler stated that he felt the residents were over reacting and suggested to table this request for 4 months, when the parking lots are re-opened. Kerbey Altmann said that he somewhat agreed with Mr. W irgler, and was lukewarm to the 2-hour parking restriction. He said that he was okay with waiting. Mr. Altmann also mentioned that Thursday mornings were the most acute period when trash and recycle bins are along the curbs. Mr. Chou reported that there were 14 residences on the block and 11 signed in favor (78%) of 2-hour parking restriction in preparation for participating in the Residential Parking Permit Program. Commissioner Londer was in favor to moving this item to an action item on next month’s agenda since more than 2/3rds were in favor of this request. Commissioner Akers noted that due to aforementioned temporary nature of some of the issues, this request could be revisited in four months. He requested that staff consider outreach by noticing the remainder of the block and Central Avenue as well and moving this item as an action item next month. Mr. Chou explained that the entire block, along with Central Avenue had been notified, and that staff would do so again. Commissioner Martos said that he would like to see another opportunity for public comment. Motion: Move this item to an Action Item for next month. M/S/C: Akers/Londer; 4/0/0 7. ACTION ITEMS a) None. 8. INFORMATION ITEMS a) Engineering Division Reports Mr. Chou and Mr. Wong gave updates on various Public Works and Engineering projects and activities which included: - Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Strategies - Floribunda Traffic Calming review - Oak Grove Ave/Neuchatel Ave Parking and Red Curbs - Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project - Linden/Larkspur Intersection Temporary Traffic Circle - US 101/Broadway Interchange Project b) Police Department Reports Corporal Murphy reported that speeding was a big issue with complaints in both residential areas and the El Camino Real corridor. He reported that during the period from March 1st and July 1st, there were 93 speed violations on the 1700 block of El Camino Real, which was basically in front of the Mills Peninsula Hospital. During this same time period, on the El Camino corridor from the Millbrae city limit 3 to the San Mateo city limit, there were 246 safety violations. Corporal Murphy reported that during the period from April 1st to July 1st, there were 463 violations issued for distracted driving. 9. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC) B/PAC did not meet this evening. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Downtown Parking Strategies - Brochures - Code review - Hoover School - Safeway Employee Parking - St. Catherine’s construction workers parking 11. ADJOURNMENT Chair Wettan adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.