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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2012.09.13 The City of Burlingame CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, September 13, 2012 Commissioners Present: Laurie Simonson, Chair Nicklas Akers, Vice Chair Jeff Londer Mark Noworolski Caroline Serrato Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Transportation Engineer, Public Works Sergeant Jay Kiely, Police Department Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors: Ana Sjostrom Linda Holden Lorri Tognoli-Mendoza Maria Realyvasquez Lauren Treadwell Shawn Becker Joy Burke 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mr. Chou acknowledged the presence of the new Traffic Sergeant, Jay Kiely. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 6, 2012 minutes will be submitted for approval at a subsequent meeting. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 Crescent Avenue Parking Congestion – Discussion Mr. Chou presented a staff report and analysis of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) for the 200 block of Crescent Avenue. Chair Simonson opened public comment on this matter. Ms. Sjorstrom expressed concern that the 100 block of Crescent Avenue was also very crowded and getting worse since the new Safeway opened. Ms. Sjorstrom stated that she supported RPPP for the 200 block of Crescent. Ms. Realyvasquez said, as a resident of the 200 block of Crescent, the parking has been unbearable at times and requested a 2-hour parking restriction. She took an unofficial survey and found the majority of the people parking on the block are from Walgreen’s, as opposed to Safeway. Ms. Realyvasquez provided a copy of her survey results to the Commission. Ms. Treadwell stated that she is a resident of nearby Newlands Avenue and supported RPPP for the 200 block of Crescent Avenue. She also requested the City consider an extension of the RPPP to Newlands Avenue. Ms. Holden suggests that the City start with the merchants to encourage their employees to use the parking lots for parking; and, also consider making Lot H free again. Ms. Holden stated that she was in support of the 200 block of Crescent, provided it is extended to surrounding streets because otherwise those streets would be further impacted. Mr. Becker stated that she was opposed to a RPPP for the 200 block of Crescent. She said that this would result in moving the problem onto the surrounding streets. Ms. Burke stated that she supported RPPP for the 200 block of Crescent. Chair Simonson closed the public comment period. Motion: Staff continues to explore a Residential Parking Permit Program on the 200 block of Crescent Avenue. M/S/C: Noworolski/Akers; 5/0/0 Mr. Chou will proceed with the next steps such as noticing the surrounding area to seek concurrence. Motion: Staff will reach out to the business owners and investigate implementation of reduced cost monthly employee parking options for Lot H and other lots. M/S/C: Nowolrolski/Akers; 5/0/0 7.2 Public Works Traffic Safety Brochures – Discussion Item was tabled for this meeting and will be revisited at the next meeting. Mr. Chou will forward updated versions. 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) • Burlingame School District traffic/safety measures Mr. Chou reported that the implementation of No Left Turn restriction on Balboa Avenue at Devereaux has had a positive effect on traffic at Lincoln School. Mr. Chou reported that the relocation of the bus stop at Burlingame Intermediate School (BIS) was accomplished, and also seems to be having a positive effect on the traffic at BIS. • Adeline Avenue/Balboa Avenue stop sign problem Mr. Chou noted that he misspoke last month; and, that the concern for this intersection was the stop sign being obscured by trees. This concern was addressed and the Parks department has trimmed the trees. 8.1.2 Construction projects • Illuminated Crosswalk replacement project Mr. Chou reported that the illuminated crosswalk on California Drive in front of Stacks and Christie’s now have a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon installed at the sign locations. He stated that the beacons should result in better response and awareness from drivers. He added that the beacons would be added to the majority of existing illuminated crosswalks. • 2012 Street Resurfacing Project Mr. Chou reported that the traffic signal detection loops were put in on Howard Avenue; and, that there was a delay in getting all the new striping done. • Parking rate and meter change out Mr. Chou reported that proposals were received and have not yet been reviewed. Mr. Chou suggested that one Commissioner participate in the review process. Vice Chair Akers volunteered, with Commissioner Londer serving as a backup. • Broadway/US101 Interchange Project Mr. Chou reported that URS Corp. and Haygood Associates would be making a presentation to Council at the regular Council meeting on October 1st. The presentation would be addressing the aesthetic/landscaping components of the Broadway Interchange project. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report 8.2.1 Introduction of new Traffic Sergeant, Jay Kiely Chair Simonson welcome Traffic Sergeant Jay Kiely. Sergeant Kiely was also introduced earlier during the Acknowledgment portion of this meeting. 8.2.2 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report Sergeant Kiely reported that the Traffic Division now have a full time Traffic Sergeant, Corporal Witt and an additional motor officer for a total of two officers, which should allow them to be more responsive to traffic complaints. Commissioner Londer reported that a merchant on Burlingame Avenue approached him with concerns about the worsening problem of cars are making U-turns into parking spaces. 8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns Commissioner Londer reminded the Commission that Fresh Market is on October 7, 2012 and whether the Commission would like to participate. Commissioner Londer also noted that the Pet Parade is also coming up on September 29th and a suggestion was made if Commissions would like to participate with their pets. Chair Simonson reported that this would be her last TSPC meeting, as she has accepted an appointment with the San Mateo County Planning Commission effective October 1st. Chair Simonson expressed her thanks and stated that she was happy to have served on this Commission. 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 Maria Realyvasquez – Parking problem on 200 block of Crescent Avenue Ms. Realyvasquez was heard during public comment during Item 7.1. Additionally, Mr. Chou stated that the Commission also received last-minute communications today regarding Agenda Item 7.1 from several other residents. 9.2 City staff – Burlingame Avenue Parking Structure Council Study Session (September 4, 2012) Communication to the Commission was received from Councilmember Brownrigg. 10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC) B/PAC did not meet this evening prior to this meeting. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 Primrose Road – 24-minute parking zones (October) 11.2 Fox Plaza Lane – Pedestrian Safety (October) 12. ADJOURNMENT 8:54 p.m.