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The City of Burlingame
CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Commissioners Present: Laurie Simonson, Chair
Nicklas Akers, Vice Chair
Jeff Londer
Mark Noworolski
Commissioners Absent: Caroline Serrato
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Transportation Engineer, Public Works
Corporal Chuck Witt, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: None.
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 5 Commissioners present. (Commissioner Serrato absent)
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 9, 2012 to be approved at April meeting
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Further TSPC participation at Farmers/Fresh Market – Initial Discussion
Discussion occurred as to whether or not the Commission would like to continue
participating at the Fresh Market, which opens once again on April 1st. It was agreed
that participation with a table at the Fresh Market events is a valuable method for public
outreach. Commissioner Jeff Londer and Chair Simonson agreed to participate at the
April 1, 2012 Fresh Market.
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8. Staff Reports
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 Downtown Parking Improvements & Parking Rate Changes
Mr. Chou reported that Council reviewed the Parking Rate study and
presentation, and voted to pursue Option A:
- 25-cent increase
- Tiered rate increase on Burlingame Ave.
- Smart meters on Burlingame Ave only
He added that staff was coordinating with the City Attorney to develop a Council
staff report and resolution to proceed.
8.1.2 Requests for stop signs, crosswalks and speed control
• Larkspur/Linden speeding concerns
Mr. Chou reported that he met with residents Janet McDonald and Matthew
Carlson at the site to discuss their concerns about young people spinning
“donuts” and skidding at this intersection. He said that one of the suggestions
from the discussions was a traffic circle, but that funding could be an issue.
Mr. Chou presented an illustration of a very rudimentary, but potential design.
He said that staff would continue to work with the residents to address their
concerns about speeding at this intersection and keep the Commission
apprised of the discussions.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report – General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report
Corporal Witt said he had an opportunity to work speed enforcement on Oak Grove
recently. He stated that there was a speeding concern from 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM; and,
that it was probably related to the schools nearby and also the excessive construction
on El Camino Real. He added that Oak Grove would remain on the selective
enforcement list.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Possible Commission Changes by Council
Mr. Chou reported that several members of Council commented that they were
extremely impressed with the recent applicants for the TSPC Commissioner
opening. He stated that Council indicated that they did not want to lose these
candidates, and briefly discussed broadening the Commission. He added that
some of the ideas briefly suggested included increasing the number of
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Commissioners, having candidates serving as Commission alternates, and having
the candidates participate in subcommittees and/or task forces. He concluded by
reporting that Council was having the City Attorney investigate these options.
8.3.2 Other Items
Vice Chair Akers inquired about the status of the radar speed sign for Trousdale
Drive. Mr. Chou reported that the equipment was received and that the work was
pending the hiring of a contractor for installation.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Chou acknowledged receiving an email addressed to TSPC regarding parking sensors
from Streetline.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Mr. Chou reported that B/PAC did not meet this month, but that he did meet with the
Planning Department staff and learned that the City’s Bike Plan did not need to be
modified or updated, so the majority of the planned update work would focus on the
bike map.
10.2 Website/Communications Subcommittee
No report.
10.3 Pedestrian Corridors Subcommittee
No report.
10.4 Neighborhood Parking Working Group
No report.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Standing subcommittees and committee assignments (April)
12. ADJOURNMENT 7:54 p.m.