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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2012.04.12 The City of Burlingame CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, April 12, 2012 Commissioners Present: Nicklas Akers, Vice Chair Jeff Londer Mark Noworolski Commissioners Absent: Laurie Simonson, Chair Caroline Serrato Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Transportation Engineer, Public Works Corporal Chuck Witt, Police Department Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors: Athan Rebelos Pat Giorni Manito Velasco 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 3 of 5 Commissioners present. Chair Simonson and Commissioner Serrato absent. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion: To accept the minutes of February 9, 2012 with the following corrections: - Item 5 within the motion for accepting minutes of January 19, 2012 should reflect “Commissioner” Londer. - Item 7.1 first paragraph last sentence should read – “It was noted that there was on no one in attendance…..” M/S/C: Londer/Noworolski; 3/0/0 Motion: To accept the minutes of March 8, 2012 as submitted M/S/C: Londer/Noworolski; 3/0/0 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Giorni commented on parking now being allowed along the part of El Camino Real at Mills-Peninsula hospital. She stated that before construction, this curb area was previously a red zone. She said that these parked vehicles now make it dangerous for bicyclists. Mr. Velasco stated his support for the work Mr. Chou and B/PAC have done to improve conditions on California Drive between Trousdale and Mill Avenue. Mr. Velasco also expressed his concerns regarding unsafe driving maneuvers and speeding in this area. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 Future TSPC participation at Farmer/Fresh Market – Discussion Vice Chair Akers thanked Commissioner Londer and Chair Simonson for representing TSPC at Fresh Market and Mr. Chou for the work done by the sign shop. The Commissioners heard resident concerns and issues which Commissioner Londer has forwarded to Mr. Chou. Commissioner Londer also secured the first Sunday of every month for the Commission to have a space at the Fresh Market. There was also discussion about partnering with the Citizens Environmental Council in Fresh Market participation. 7.2 Standing Subcommittees and Committee Assignments – Initial Discussion Vice Chair Akers suggested that this item be postponed until next month so that a greater majority of the Commission could be present for detailed discussions. Commissioners Londer and Noworolski concurred. 8. Information/Discussion Items from Commission and Staff 8.1 Engineer’s Report – 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) - Carmelita Avenue – crosswalks Mr. Chou reported that staff will be working on getting full sets of marked crosswalks at all the side streets down Carmelita Avenue. He also added that staff would be evaluating marked crosswalks across Carmelita at either Paloma or at Laguna. Mr. Chou also stated that he would try to add these as part of the next fiscal year’s thermoplastic striping project. - Larkspur/Linden Avenues – speeding concerns Mr. Chou reported that he and Corporal Witt met with residents Janet McDonald and Matthew Carlson to discuss the idea of a temporary test-case for a traffic circle at this intersection. He said that both residents will speak with their neighbors to seek consensus on whether to try out the temporary test-case idea. Mr. Chou explained that if the idea was to proceed, staff would need to conduct initial baseline studies before any implementation. - Parking Lot N – lot modifications Mr. Chou reported that Lot N opened this morning and was fully operational. He thanked Corporal Witt, Liz Roscoe, Vince Falzon and the street crew for getting all signs in place and reconfiguring the pay machines. - Burlingame Avenue – district meter rate change update Mr. Chou reported that Council approved the Resolution and Ordinance; and, that staff was currently waiting 30 days for implementation. - Fresh Market – traffic related public comments to TSPC Mr. Chou reported that Commissioner Londer had compiled a list of public comments and concerns that he received at the last Fresh Market that the Commission members participated in. Mr. Chou said that staff would address the comments and see if some solutions could be arrived at on a staff level. 8.1.2 Construction project - 2012 Street Resurfacing Project Mr. Chou gave a brief description of the project and a summary of the streets involved. He stated that construction work was planned to start during the summer. - Carolan Avenue bike route signs Mr. Chou reported that a TDA grant from several years ago funded approximately 20 bike route signs on Carolan Avenue. He reported that this project was now complete. 8.1.3 Public Works Traffic Safety Brochures Mr. Chou stated that he was still working on the brochures and asked the Commission for input. Vice Chair Akers recommended that each Commissioner review each draft before the next meeting. This item will be placed on the next agenda as a discussion item. 8.1.4 Commission Size Expansion update Mr. Chou reported that Council decided not to consider expansion of commission or the addition of more members to City commissions. Instead, Council relayed their desire to focus on how to get some of the interested parties otherwise involved in City projects and activities. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report 8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report Corporal Witt reported that the Police Department was in preparation for the Divas Marathon coming to town on the weekend of May 5th. He reported that the Police staff was expecting between 5,000 and 7,500 participants. Corporal Witt said that notifications were being sent to affected businesses in the area and two auto- dialer messages would also be sent. 8.2.2 Parking rate and meter change out Corporal Witt said that the reprogramming of the meters in the Downtown area would occur on the last week of May or the first week of June. 8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns Commissioner Londer mentioned the “Drive Less Challenge” starting April 22, 2012. Commissioner Londer also mentioned “Bike to Work” day on May 10, 2012. He said that an energizer station would be set up at Summit Bikes on California Drive, and at the Burlingame Caltrain Station. 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 Ken Voss – Streetline (vendor parking technology message) Vice Chair Akers acknowledged receipt of an email from Mr. Voss of Streetline. Vice Chair Akers acknowledged receipt of an email from Chair Simonson regarding her absence. Vice Chair Akers cautioned about sending emails to the majority of the Commission in accordance with Brown Act and State laws. 10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC) Mr. Chou reported that B/PAC discussed concerns about bicyclist safety and the parking situation on California Drive, between Murchison Drive and Broadway. He said they also discussed potential “road diet” projects for Carolan Avenue and California Drive, from Broadway to Peninsula Avenue. Mr. Chou also mentioned that there was a US101/Broadway Interchange meeting coming up regarding landscaping and aesthetics. He said that this meeting would be a staff meeting between the project engineers, city staff, SMCTA staff, and Caltrans. Commissioner Londer reminded everyone that, per the B/PAC definition for the group, a Planning Commission member and/or a Planning Department staff member was supposed to attend B/PAC meetings, but that this was not occurring. Commissioner Londer stated that he would like to have their representation at these meetings for committee cohesiveness and collaboration between departments. 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 California Drive (Dufferin to Rosedale) – Possible on-street parking removal (May) 12. ADJOURNMENT 8:09 p.m.