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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Commissioners Present: Laurie Simonson, Chair
Jeff Londer
Caroline Serrato
Commissioners Absent: Nicklas Akers, Vice Chair
Mark Noworolski
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Transportation Engineer, Public Works
Corporal Chuck Witt, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: Manito Velasco
Andrew Peceimer
John Celikkanat
Vera Celikkanet-Wilson
Daniel Donovan
Joe Pfeister
Everett Herrera
Donie Donovan
Curtis Hurley
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 Akers and Commissioner
Noworolski absent)
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of April 12, 2012 with the following correction:
Item 7.1 First sentence - singular “Commissioner” versus plural “Commissioners”.
M/S/C: Londer/Serrato; 3/0/0
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Consider NO PARKING zone along west side of California Drive (between Dufferin &
Rosedale) – Initial Discussion
Mr. Chou explained that this request stemmed from a concern of bicyclist/resident about
the width of the bike lane on California Drive. He said that the request was to look into
creating wider bike lanes by eliminating curbside parking. Mr. Chou also explained that
staff determined that local residents used this portion of California Drive for additional
parking. He stating that, based on engineering evaluations, staff was not initially in
support of the request. He added that staff would rather seek an alternative that
created a consistent environment for a safe bike.
Chair Simonson opened the floor for public comment.
Residents Joe Pfeister, Daniel Donovan, Vera Celikkanet-Wilson, John Celikkanat, and
Andrew Peceimer spoke regarding the need for parking spaces in this area and favored
the direction staff was going on this matter.
Manito Velasco spoke about his concern over the safety of bicyclists on California Drive
and the way they had to move in and out of the lanes to avoid cars.
Corporal Witt provided accident statistics on this portion of California Drive. He stated
that in the context of the volume of traffic, the number of accidents was extremely low.
Mr. Chou concluded by saying that based on public comments and field evaluations,
staff was not proceeding with removal of parking spaces, but would look into
alternatives to address bicyclists’ safety with additional roadway enhancements.
7.2 Future TSPC participation at Farmers/Fresh Market – Discussion
The Commission had a brief discussion about the Fresh Market – frequency of
participation, jointly with other Commissions, and/or in conjunction with Citizens
Environmental Council.
Motion: TSPC will notify other Commissions that a Commission table has been
reserved at the Fresh Market on the first Sunday of every month. And, that
other City Commissions are invited to sign up for the table or join TSPC at the
table. Should no Commission sign up for a given Sunday, TSPC will notify the
City Clerk so that the space could be utilized by someone else. Commissioner
Londer will manage the process.
M/S/C: Simonson/Londer; 3/0/0
7.3 Standing Subcommittee and Committee Assignments – Initial Discussion
The Commission had a discussion about whether or not to remove the standing
subcommittees from the monthly agenda. Mr. Chou suggested that the subcommittees
could just request to be on the agenda when there was something to report. This
matter would be on next month’s agenda for a full Commission vote once all the
members are present.
7.4 Public Works Traffic Safety Brochures – Initial Discussion
Mr. Chou suggested that he could provide electronic versions of each brochure to the
Commissioners for review. Commissioner Serrato offered to convert the files to a Word
document before Mr. Chou sends them out. After review, the Commission could
provide comments at the next regular meeting.
8. Information/Discussion Items from Commission and Staff
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 Requests/comments/responses to public traffic concerns (stop signs, crosswalks,
speed control, parking)
- Larkspur/Linden Avenues – speeding concerns
Mr. Chou reported that he sent a digital version of the basic traffic circle mock
up, as well as a draft copy of the Residential Traffic Calming Manual, to
residents Janet McDonald and Matthew Carlson. He added that in the back of
the draft manual was a petition to sign up for future traffic calming actions. Mr.
Chou said that Ms. McDonald and Mr. Carlson would seek input from their
neighbors about the temporary traffic circle idea and report back to Mr. Chou.
- Fresh Market – traffic related public comments to TSPC
Mr. Chou reported that the concerns presented to Commissioner Londer at a
past Fresh Market event were being addressed at a staff level.
8.1.2 Construction projects
- Burlingame Village Water Main Replacement Project
Mr. Chou reported that there were traffic congestion problems in the Ray Park
and El Camino Real area due to multiple lane closures and detours resulting
from this project and the SFPUC Water Replacement project. He stated that
this was due to miscommunication within the various construction crews for
Ranger Pipeline. He clarified that the contactor for both projects was Ranger
Pipelines; and, that there would be improved coordination in an effort to
prevent this from reoccurring.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report
Corporal Witt reported that the Divas Race event signed up approximately 6,500
participants. He added that there was a possibility that the race could become an
annual event.
Corporal Witt reported that during the month of June, the Police Department
would be assisting with parking at graduation events.
Corporal Witt reviewed the areas on the Selective Enforcement List.
8.2.2 Parking rate and meter change out
Corporal Witt reported that between May 28 and May 30, the parking meter rate
change programming would occur in the downtown. He stated that notices were
handed out in the downtown. He added that in June or July, a contract should be
issued for the smart meters; and, that it would take approximately 90 days to
procure after ordering.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
Chair Simonson inquired if someone plowed into the flower bed/flag pole at the
Burlingame Avenue train station. She added that the damage has been already
repaired. Corporal Witt stated that he would look into this.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1 Alix Lindblom – Parking Rate Increases
Ms. Lindblom submitted an email to the Commission expressing her displeasure and
concerns regarding the parking rate increases. Mr. Chou said staff would respond to
Ms. Lindblom.
9.2 Pat Giorni – “The Courteous Road Users Guide”
Ms. Giorni sent an email to share the “Courteous Road user’s Guide”, which she
thought could be printed and used at the Farmer’s Market.
9.3 Randy Vandenbrink – Burlingame Plaza/El Camino Real Driveway Safety
Mr. Vandenbrink submitted an email to the Commission asking about safety at the
Burlingame Plaza/ECR frontage road. Mr. Chou stated that staff would look into this
and respond to Mr. Vandenbrink.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Mr. Chou reported that the B/PAC met. He said that they focused on possible funding
ideas from grants for a Carolan Avenue bike lane and road diet project. He also
added that if a preliminary idea for a project could be put together, staff could then
move the concept up the staff chain of command for evaluation and possible
programming. Chair Simonson added that a B/PAC member brought up the
possibility of Bay Area Air Quality Management District has funds for such projects.
Chair Simonson also reported that the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance
has a 50% discount bike rack purchase program. She stated that the information
about the program was also shared with the Burlingame School District. She also
reported that the Streetscape project should also keep this program in mind for their
project. The deadline is June 30th for the current cycle.
Mr. Chou said that B/PAC also discussed the possibility of painting additional
sharrows on California Drive and adding more Share the Road signage.
10.2 Website/Communications Subcommittee
None.
10.3 Pedestrian Corridors Subcommittee
None.
10.4 Neighborhood Parking Working Group
None.
11. NEW FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no new future agenda items to be added at this time, but Mr. Chou stated that
items could be added before the next month’s agenda was published.
Commissioner Serrato asked if there could be updates under Engineer’s Report on the
matter regarding parking lots S & T around Broadway for next month. Chair Simonson also
asked that there be some information updates on the Millennium/Bay Point project as well.
12. ADJOURNMENT 8:22 p.m.