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The City of Burlingame
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Commissioners Present: Caroline Serrato, Vice-Chair
Jeff Londer
Mark Noworolski
Howard Wettan
Commissioners Absent: Nicklas Akers, Chair
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Engineering Program Manager, Public Works
Andrew Wong, Transportation Engineer, Public Works
Sergeant Jay Kiely, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary
Visitors: Deborah Quant
Linda Holdan
Lorraine Mendoza
Renee Ballinger
Ann Wallach
Michael Carson
Samantha MacPhail
Elisa Lowy
William Kilbridge
Manuel Gomez
Mark Haberecht
Jerry Deal
Lauren Threadwell
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 5 Commissioners present.
Chair Akers absent.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Vice-Chair acknowledged Councilmember Deal in the audience.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of August 8, 2013 as submitted
M/S/C: Londer/Noworolski; 4/0/0
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Samantha MacPhail expressed her concern for safety on Balboa Avenue between Ray
Drive and Adeline Drive due to the speed and amount of vehicles which often use this street
as an alternate to El Camino Real.
Pat Giorni expressed her concern that the 1400 and 1500 blocks of Balboa Avenue no
longer accommodates two-way traffic due to the number of parked vehicles, which are often
times large vehicles. Pat Giorni suggests that TSPC engage in a conversation to make a
recommendation to Council that compact parking spaces no longer be given as an incentive
to developers during plan review.
Mark Haberecht submitted a copy of another letter he had just submitted along with
additional photos regarding the traffic and parking difficulties on the 1500 block of Balboa
Avenue. Mr. Haberecht requested the City perform comprehensive neighborhood traffic and
parking study and examine ways to mitigate increasing parking problems along the 1500
block of Balboa Ave/Way, including permitted parking as one of the mitigations to parking,
traffic and safety issues.
Ann Wallace stated that the curbs and gutters are a mess on the 1500 block of Balboa
Avenue and that it is because the street sweepers cannot get access due to the number of
parked vehicles. Additionally, these parked vehicles make it inconvenient to put the trash
receptacles curbside. Ms. Wallace also submitted two more additional photos of the
situation.
Lauren Threadwell spoke on behalf of her neighbors on Newlands Avenue, who are
requesting to be part of the Residential Parking Permit Program, because of overflow
parking from the Downtown District.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Capuchino Ave & Paloma Ave – 1200 block 2-hr Parking Limit
Mr. Chou provided background on this issue and recommended that the Commission
determine whether or not the majority of the residents of the 1200 blocks of both
Capuchino Avenue and Paloma Avenue want to establish a 2-hour parking time limit.
He also stated that with the 2-hour limit, these neighborhoods were eligible for the
Residential Parking Permit Program.
Vice-Chair Serrato opened the floor for public comment.
Nine residents spoke expressing their support to establish a 2-hour parking time limit in
order to participate in the Residential Parking Permit Program. These residents also
provided input about the parking situation on their blocks. They also asked about more
information about the Residential Parking Permit Program.
One resident spoke against the 2-hour parking time limit and the Residential Parking
Permit Program, stating that they did not perceive any parking problems.
Discussion amongst the Commissioners occurred and Mr. Chou addressed concerns
and questions raised by the residents. Mr. Chou informed the residents that the
Residential Parking Permit Program cost is $50 per year and includes two transferrable
hangtags.
Motion: Recommend to City Council that the City extend the 2-hour parking time limit
for the entire 1200 blocks of Capuchino Avenue and Paloma Avenue; thus, making
those residents eligible for the Residential Parking Permit Program.
M/S/C: Londer/Wettan; 4/0/0
7.2 Ray Drive/El Camino Real Intersection Safety - Discussion
Mr. Chou briefly spoke about the alignment and signal timing problems at this
intersection. Mr. Chou will be looking into signal detection and will be communicating
with Caltrans to see if there is interest in split phasing. This item will continue to be an
open discussion.
7.3 Commission Support Letters for Grant Applications – Discussion
7.3.1 Measure A Grade Separation Program: Broadway Project Study Report (PSR)
Mr. Chou gave an overview of the grant that the City is applying for and requested
the Commission offer a letter of support; and, that it be included in the application
packet.
Motion: Move that the Commission formally offer a letter of support for Measure
A Grade Separation Program – the Broadway Project Study Report grant
application.
M/S/C: Londer/Noworolski; 4/0/0
7.3.2 San Mateo County TDA Pedestrian & Bicycle Program: Sidewalk Improvements
to El Camino Real (Mills/Peninsula Hospital to Ray Drive)
Mr. Chou provided a brief overview of this project to be submitted for TDA grant
funding. He explained that this project was brought before the Commission
before, as well as also discussed in detail at the B/PAC meetings.
Motion: Move that the Commission formally offer a letter of support for the San
Mateo County TDA Pedestrian & Bicycle Program – Sidewalk Improvements to El
Camino Real (Mills Peninsula Hospital to Ray Drive) grant application.
M/S/C: Noworolski/Wettan; 4/0/0
7.4 TSPC Areas of Emphasis for 2013 – Discussion
7.4.1 Municipal Code Review and Update
7.4.1.1 BMC Chapters 13.36 – Discussion
Motion: Table this item until next meeting.
M/S/C: Wettan/Noworolski; 4/0/0
7.4.2 Parking Policy Review
No report.
7.4.3 Traffic Studies and Collision Data
7.4.3.1 Accident and Citation Data – Discussion
Sergeant Kiely reported that the Police staff was able to quantify and map
out injury collisions. He added that in 2014, property damage collisions
would also be mapped out; and, could be integrated and overlaid with the
collision data.
7.4.4 Pedestrian Corridors
Mr. Chou mentioned the TDA Grant for sidewalk improvements to El Camino
Real.
7.5 Outreach Events – Discussion
Vice-Chair Serrato and Commissioner Wettan reported that they received great
comments at the last Fresh Market they attended. Commissioner Wettan gave a
summary of the comments they received from citizens. Commissioner Londer
mentioned that the Commission has the option to be present at the Fresh Market, on
the second Sunday of every month of operation.
8. Information/Discussion Items from Commission and Staff
8.1 Engineering Division Reports – Reports and/or updates on Public Works projects and
activities
8.1.1 Requests/comments/responses to public traffic concerns (stop signs, crosswalks,
speed control, parking)
- Electronic speed feedback display signs
Mr. Wong reported that six electronic speed feedback display signs have been
purchased. Two are targeted for Trousdale Drive in the vicinity of Franklin School,
two for California Drive and two for Rollins Road. He added that if needed, the
ones planned for Rollins Road could be considered for Hillside Drive instead.
- Non-standard stop signs along Trousdale Drive
Mr. Wong identified the location of the four non-standard stop signs along
Trousdale Drive as: at Toledo Avenue, Loyola Drive, Marco Polo Way and Ogden
Avenue. Mr. Wong also reported that staff was currently obtaining data to review
for stop sign warrants at each of these locations.
- Burlingame Avenue traffic/pedestrian safety concerns
The Commission received a letter from Mr. John Root outlining his pedestrian and
traffic safety suggestions for downtown Burlingame. Mr. Wong responded to each
of those concerns and stated that most could be addressed directly by staff
actions.
Mr. Root also provided a copy of the letter to the Commission and additional
photos.
- Fresh Market (7/14/13) traffic/pedestrian safety concerns
Mr. Wong gave an update on the status of various requests and concerns that
were raised at the July 14, 2013 Fresh Market.
Mr. Chou added that he was able to reach out to the principals of Lincoln and
Roosevelt schools before school started to address the drop-off and pick-up
parking concerns.
- Residential parking concerns on 1100-1300 Howard Avenue
Mr. Wong reported that he has attempted to contact the resident directly to get a
better understanding of their concern. And, he would report back to the
Commission as needed.
8.1.2 Construction and Design projects
- Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project
Mr. Wong reported that the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project is between
25 – 35% complete. He clarified that this estimate did not include taking the
underground water/sewer line construction work into consideration.
- 2013 Street Resurfacing Project
Mr. Wong reported that the resurfacing is 100% complete and the striping should
be completed next week.
- Bike Route Improvement Project
Mr. Wong reported that there is a pre-construction meeting with the contractor on
Thursday, September 19, 2013.
8.1.3 School Traffic Issues
- Hoover School site visit
Mr. Chou reported that meetings were setup with the School District. Assistant
Superintendent Clark met yesterday with Commissioners Noworolski and Wettan.
He added that there would be a second meeting with Commissioner Londer on
September 13, 2013. A third meeting was yet to be scheduled.
8.2 Police Department Reports – Repots and/or updates on Police Department programs
and activities
8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report
Sergeant Kiely reported that Police staff has been focusing on enforcement and
education, primarily in the downtown Burlingame Avenue construction area.
He also reported that based on statistical data regarding injury collisions, the
Police Department has been focusing on major arterials – namely El Camino
Real, Carolan Avenue, California Drive and Rollins Road. He stated that there
has been heavy enforcement due to the number of injuries on these arterials.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
Vice-Chair Serrato inquired if a radar display sign could be placed on 1400/1500 blocks
of Balboa Avenue in light of some of the public comments and communications on that
street.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1 Tina Tran – Residential Permit Parking Program for Newlands Avenue
9.2 Mark Haberecht – Traffic concerns for Balboa Avenue (1500 & 1600 blocks)
9.3 Ann Wallach – Traffic concerns for Balboa Avenue (1500 block)
9.4 Other Communications
None.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Commissioner Londer reported that B/PAC met and discussed the TDA Pedestrian &
Bicycle Program: Sidewalk Improvement to El Camino Real, as well as the Bike
Route Improvement Project.
11. NEW FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Howard Avenue Long-term and Short-term Parking (1400 block)
11.2 Burlingame Downtown Parking Structure Discussion
11.3 Electric Charging Stations
11.4 Residential Permit Parking Program for Newlands Avenue – next month moved
to full discussion.
Mr. Chou stated that the issue of traffic concerns for 1500 & 1600 blocks of Balboa
Avenue would be added to New Future Agenda Items for the next meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT 9:11 p.m.