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The City of Burlingame
CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Commissioners Present: Jeff Londer, Chair
Laurie Simonson, Vice Chair
Nicklas Akers
Mark Noworolski
Caroline Serrato
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Transportation Engineer, Public Works
Corporal Chuck Witt, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: Stuart Zussman
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
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of October 13, 2011 with the following amendments – Item
7.1 the last sentence should refer to Mr. Duncan and Item 7.2 change the word
worse to worst.
M/S/C: Akers/Serrato; 5/0/0
Motion: To accept the minutes of November 10, 2011 with the following amendments –
Item 3 Roll Call should reflect 3 of 5 Commissioners present (Commissioners
Serrato and Simonson absent)
M/S/C: Akers/Noworolski; 3/0/2 (Commissioners Serrato and Simonson abstained)
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Short-term parking around Lot G/Howard/Primrose area – Discussion
Mr. Chou led the discussion to review the current parking situation and gave a recap of
the concerns at this intersection. It was agreed that there were definite changes to the
parking situation in the entire area partially due to the Safeway development. There
was discussion again about the Methodist Church looking into opening up a second
driveway from their private parking lot on the corner onto Howard Avenue.
The Commission finally agreed that some form of short-term parking would benefit
everyone if it were installed near the corners of Howard and Primrose.
Motion: Move to request staff to consider installing two short-term spaces along
Howard Avenue at the southwest corner of Howard and Primrose.
M/S/C: Noworolski/Serrato; 5/0/0
8. Staff Reports
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 Thermoplastic striping project update
Mr. Chou reported that thermoplastic work at Broadway/California Drive was
completed. He added that the thermoplastic striping work at Oak Grove and at
Trousdale still needed to be done. This work was scheduled for next week.
8.1.2 Requests for stop signs, crosswalks, and speed control
• Murchison/California stop signs
Mr. Chou reported that a stop sign warrant study was performed and the
results showed that the intersection did not meet the minimum warrant
requirements for consideration of additional stop signs. He agreed that there
was a need to increase awareness at this intersection to improve pedestrian
and bicyclist safety. Vice Chair Simonson stated that a good course of action
would be to define the problem before trying to implement any solutions. The
Commission supported the idea of Mr. Chou working with the City of Millbrae
to better identify the common concerns and best solutions for this intersection.
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• Alvarado/Hillside stop signal
Mr. Chou reported that traffic counts were performed and the results did not
meet a warrant for a stop sign. Mr. Chou will go back to the residents with this
information.
• Neuchatel narrow streets
Mr. Chou reported that the resident would like to postpone addressing this
issue until after the holidays.
• Peninsula/Humboldt left-turn
Mr. Chou reported that San Mateo will address this concern and this item will
be removed from our agenda.
• Larkspur/Linden speed control
Mr. Chou reported that a resident asked the City to look into actions to slow
down speeders at this intersection. This intersection has been put on selective
enforcement and spot radar will also be placed there.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report – General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Project
Corporal Witt informed the Commission that the Office of Traffic and Safety (OTC)
declined the grant request to run DUI checkpoints and a message board/radar trailer.
He said that the department would reapply in June for the next fiscal year.
Corporal Witt reported that the department was participating in the “Avoid” OTS grant
which runs countywide and running DUI strike teams on certain nights.
Corporal Witt acknowledged receiving an email from Commissioner Akers regarding
public concerns brought up during the public outreach work at the Farmers Market.
Corporal Witt stated that the areas of concerns would be added to the selective
enforcement list.
Corporal Witt mentioned that the tree lighting ceremony brought out an estimated 4,200
people with only very minor traffic issues.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
Commissioner Simonson inquired about the status of parked trucks with graffiti on the
east side of Highway 101 (East Millsdale Industrial Park area). She noted that the area
looked better and asked if the parking restrictions enacted earlier had resolved the
neighborhood concerns and issues. Corporal Witt responded they were successful in
mitigating the issue with diligent enforcement through aggressive chalking, tagging and
impounding.
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9. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
B/PAC did not meet this evening.
10.1.1 City Bike Map
Mr. Chou explained that the revised bike map was updated on the City’s
website.
10.2 Website/Communications Subcommittee
Commissioner Akers reported that a memo was sent to Engineering and Police staff
providing an outline of the public comments received at the Farmers Market.
10.3 Pedestrian Corridors Subcommittee
No report.
10.4 Neighborhood Parking Subcommittee
No report.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Analysis (January)
11.2 Residential Parking Permit – Crescent Avenue (January)
11.3 Alternate parking lot uses: Post Office & others (date pending)
12. Elections for 2012
12.1 Nomination and vote for Chairperson
Chair Londer nominated Vice Chair Simonson for Chair.
M/S/C: Londer/Akers; 4/0/1
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12.2 Nomination and vote for Vice Chair
Chair Londer nominated Commissioner Akers for Vice Chair.
M/S/C: Londer/Serrato; 4/0/1
13. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 p.m.