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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2013.05.09 The City of Burlingame CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, May 9, 2013 Commissioners Present: Nicklas Akers, Chair Jeff Londer Mark Noworolski Howard Wettan Commissioners Absent: Caroline Serrato, Vice-Chair Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Engineering Programs Manager, Public Works Corporal Jason Roberts, Police Department Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors: Manito Velasco Peter Boutin 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 3 of 5 Commissioners present. (Vice-Chair Serrato absent, Commissioner Wettan attended at 7:05 p.m.) 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion: To accept the minutes of April 11, 2013 as submitted M/S/C: Londer/Noworolski; 3/0/3 (Vice-Chair Serrato absent, Commissioner Wettan not present) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 TSPC Areas of Emphasis for 2013 – Discussion 7.1.1 Municipal Code Review and Update 7.1.1.1 BMC Chapters 13.04-13.12 – Discussion Discussion occurred regarding the codes in Chapters 13.04 – 13.12, with the following possibly needing further attention: - 13.04.030 Central traffic district - 13.04.130 Definition of a Parking Meter - 13.08.020 Persons other than officials shall not direct traffic - 13.08.015 Authority of Parking Enforcement Officers Chair Akers stated that he would maintain a running follow-up list of codes identified as needing further review. Chair Akers asked that the Commissioners review Chapters 13.16 – 13.28 and to be prepared to provide comments next month. 7.1.2 Parking Policy Review No discussion. 7.1.3 Traffic Studies and Collision Data 7.1.3.1 Accident and Citation Data – Discussion Chair Akers reported that he met with Sergeant Kiely and Officer Kempel. He stated that the Traffic Division was taking the lead in using the Google map application to gather information on all injury accidents and mapping them by category. Chair Akers said that he hoped in the next few months this information could be ready to share with the public. 7.1.4 Pedestrian Corridors Mr. Chou reported that he had been working with the Mills-Peninsula Hospital administration to return a section of El Camino Real back to No Parking, as it was prior to construction. 7.2 Outreach Events – Discussion Commissioner Londer and Chair Akers reported that they would be representing TSPC at the Fresh Market for the coming Sunday. Commissioners Londer and Wettan reported that they represented TSPC at the “Bike to Work” event today; and, that it was very successful. 7.3 Public Works Safety Brochures Mr. Chou presented draft versions of the “Pedestrian Signals” brochure and “Traffic Signals” brochure for review. There was a brief discussion on the format of the brochures. Commissioner Noworolski suggested that the “Traffic Signals” brochure include information regarding how Caltrans has jurisdiction of the traffic signals on El Camino Real. Mr. Chou asked that the Commissioners to forward additional comments to him on these brochures before the next meeting. 8. Staff Reports 8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report 8.1.1 Requests/comments/responses to public traffic concerns (stop signs, crosswalks, speed control, parking) - California Drive intersection red zones Mr. Chou reported that due to sight-visibility concerns on side streets along California Drive between Murchison and Broadway, red curbing would be installed as part of a maintenance project instead of during the upcoming street resurfacing project. - Balboa/Devereux traffic sign for Lincoln School traffic Chair Akers recused himself from this discussion. Mr. Chou reported that due to the school year ending soon, he held back on sending out the notification letter to the residents on Devereux regarding the new NO TURN signage at Balboa and Devereux. Mr. Chou stated that it might be better to send the letter during late summer, right before school was to resume. Commissioners Noworolski and Wettan stated that they saw no reason to delay issuance of the letter and felt it would still be beneficial now. Mr. Chou stated that he would take their comments into consideration to determine how to get the letter out sooner. - 2-Hr Parking on Capuchino Avenue Mr. Chou reported that staff was working to determine if a petition was being gathered for neighborhood concurrence to extend the existing 2-hour parking restriction to the entire 1200 block of Capuchino Avenue, instead of just at the Broadway end. - Chapin Lane speeding concerns Mr. Chou reported that staff was evaluating whether or not additional signage could be installed as a solution for this concern. He added that coordination efforts were being conducted with the Police Department on selective enforcement. - Paloma/Lincoln red curb request Mr. Chou reported that red curbs would be installed for better sight-visibility where it was necessary. Chair Akers opened the floor for public comment. Mr. Boutin, the requestor, thanked the Commission for their attention on this matter. Mr. Velasco spoke on several items: o suggested painting a red zone on Lincoln at Paloma Avenue and noted the urgency on this matter o support for the red zones on the side streets for better sight-visibility for turning onto California Drive – particularly Mills Avenue, Oxford Road and Cambridge Road o when looking at accident citation data, keep in mind that not all collisions not reported o the signal brochure or other appropriate brochure should include where bicyclists should stop to access a signal o asked for clarification of traffic signs at Lincoln School - Coronado/Davis pedestrian path Mr. Chou reported that the residents in the neighborhood originally requested the original pedestrian path be closed and removed; and, that the hospital proceeded with the closure during the construction. 8.1.2 Construction and Design Projects - Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project Mr. Chou reported that the streetscape construction work was proceeding; and, that the 1200 block of Burlingame Avenue would be closed for the next several months. He added that all businesses would remain open during the construction. - Larkspur/Linden temporary traffic-speed control measures Mr. Chou reported that staff was working on some basic plans for a possible residential traffic circle at this time. He said that there would be nothing to report until a more substantial design was ready. 8.1.3 School Traffic Issues Commissioner Wettan inquired if there was further staff discussion regarding Hoover School. Mr. Chou replied that there has been none at this time. Mr. Chou also stated that the School District was working on a “Safe Routes to Schools” map, which would help in determining the need for certain crosswalk installations at intersections leading to schools city-wide. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report 8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report Corporal Roberts reported that the Traffic Division continued to perform selective enforcement on the streets on the selective enforcement list. 8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns The Commission received communication from a bicyclist who had difficulty getting completely across the intersection at Ray Drive & El Camino Real, especially with the currently timed green traffic signal light. Commissioner Noworolski reported that he secured video cameras for use at Primrose Road and Howard Avenue for a parking duration study. Commissioner Wettan mentioned that there a number of bulbs out on the overhead traffic signal light at Hillside Drive & Cabrillo Avenue. Commissioner Londer requested that Electric Charging Stations be added as a Future Agenda item. 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 Peter Boutin – Paloma/Lincoln Sight-visibility Concern 9.2 Manito Velasco – Bicycle Related Issues for Bike to Work Week 9.3 Manito Velasco – Speed and Collision Data Citywide 9.4 Other Communications 10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC) Mr. Chou reported that B/PAC met earlier this evening. They reviewed the procedure on how the B/PAC members should interact and their responsibilities. He also reported that B/PAC discussed future projects and funding sources. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 Howard Avenue 2-hr and No Parking Zones (100 block) 11.2 Howard Avenue Long-term and Short-term Parking (1400 block) 11.3 Burlingame Downtown Parking Structure Discussion 11.4 Ray Drive & El Camino Drive Intersection Discussion 12. ADJOURNMENT 8:48 p.m.