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The City of Burlingame
CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Commissioners Present: Jeff Londer, Chair
Nicklas Akers
Mark Noworolski
Commissioners Absent: Laurie Simonson, Vice Chair
Caroline Serrato
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Transportation Engineer, Public Works
Corporal Chuck Witt, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: Gavin Duncan, 1262 Oak Grove Avenue
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 3 of 5 Commissioners present
(Commissioners Serrato and Simonson absent)
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To review and make a motion on the October 13, 2011 minutes at next month’s
meeting.
M/S/C: Akers/Noworolski; 3/0/2 (Simonson and Serrato absent)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Oak Grove Ave. Traffic concerns – Discussion
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Mr. Chou provided a follow-up to last month’s meeting on this matter. He said that
actions such as crosswalks striping was already included in the annual thermoplastic
striping project; and, that the street was on the selective enforcement list. He added that
Engineering would be carrying out spot radar surveys to get a “snapshot” of when most
speeding violations might occur. Mr. Chou stated that he would be happy to meet with
Mr. Duncan to review these ideas if needed.
Chair Londer opened the floor for public comment.
Mr. Duncan explained that the he thought the peak period was during the start and stop
times for Burlingame High School – approximately 8:00 am and between 3:00 and 4:00
pm.
Mr. Chou presented illustrations of the crosswalk thermoplastic installation plans.
7.2 Carmelita Ave. Traffic concerns – Discussion
Mr. Chou explained that this situation was very similar to Oak Grove in that this street
was used as an alternate for east/west traffic. He stated that staff was evaluating
installation of marked crosswalks, as well as studies to investigate whether stop signs
were warranted. He concluded by saying that staff would try to conduct studies within
the next several weeks.
7.3 Short-term parking around Lot G/Howard/Primrose area – Discussion
Mr. Chou explained that since the Safeway construction was nearly complete, it was
necessary to re-address the short term parking concerns at Howard & Primrose. He
added that the area-wide parking study was still being completed. Mr. Chou presented
an illustration of the current parking situation and time limits. He explained that some
previous ideas concerned changing some time limits in the long-term parking lot (Lot G)
to short-term parking. He reported that due to the land-exchange deal between the City
and St. Catherine church, it was unknown as to how the church plans to handle their
portion of the lot. Mr. Chou said he would bring study results back to the Commission
next month.
8. Staff Reports
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 Thermoplastic striping project update
Mr. Chou presented aerial plans on what was included in the project. Plans for
the Oak Grove Avenue portion had already been shown previously in Current
Business Item 7.1 above. On Trousdale Drive between Marco Polo and California
Drive, the project is to replace worn out painted stripes and buttons with new
thermoplastic striping and replacement buttons. Mr. Chou explained that the plans
also showed the removal of an old, near-midblock crosswalk between the
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intersections at Marco Polo and at Ogden; and, the installation of new ones at the
stops immediately at Marco Polo and at Ogden.
8.1.2 Requests for stop signs, crosswalks and speed control
• Murchison/California – Mr. Chou reported that upon collection and evaluation
of data for the stop sign warrant study, staff would share results with the City
of Millbrae. If the minimum requirements were met, then coordination work
would commence between the two city staff to proceed with stop sign
installations. If warrants weren’t met, other safety actions would be
considered.
• Alvarado/Hillside – Mr. Chou explained that a stop sign warrant study was also
being conducted at this location, per a resident request. He said that the
intersection configuration was unusual; and, that if the minimum requirements
are met for stop signs, the neighborhood would be notified for public input.
Updates to the Commission would be presented once all the data was
tabulated.
• Sanchez – Mr. Chou reported that there was speeding concerns for this street,
especially between California Drive and El Camino Real. He stated that
evaluations regarding new marked crosswalks, speed enforcement, and stop
signs were being conducted to address the concerns similar to Current
Business Items 7.1 and 7.2 above. Updates to the Commission would be
presented once all the data was tabulated.
• Lincoln/Laguna – Same concerns and actions as Sanchez Avenue above.
• Grove/Laguna – Same concerns and actions as Sanchez Avenue above.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
Corporal Witt stated that it was still too early to report on the status of the Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) grant. Parking enforcement has been working on Carmelita
Avenue. Oak Grove Avenue has been placed on the Selective Enforcement list. He
added that Police staff was also preparing for the December 2nd Tree Lighting
Ceremony which should produce significant traffic.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
None.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Chou received three communications:
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• Letter from Jackie Martin regarding lane configuration and left-turn problems at
Humboldt and Peninsula Avenues. Mr. Chou stated that he had contacted City of San
Mateo; and, that they would take the lead on these concerns. Mr. Chou explained that
he would update the Commission on this matter depending on the outcome of San
Mateo efforts.
• Email from Janet McDonald regarding speeding concerns at Larkspur Drive and Linden.
Mr. Chou stated that staff would contact her directly and determine if her concerns could
be addressed on a staff level, then follow up with the Commission.
• Letter from Katie Treu regarding safety concerns and parking issues for Neuchatel
Avenue. Mr. Chou stated that staff would meet with Ms. Treu and return to the
Commission if greater action was required.
Chair Londer added that he responded to the first two communications to acknowledge
receipt and would also be responding to the 3rd one.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
B/PAC did not meet this evening. They will be looking at possible future bike lanes
and will present some conceptual ideas/drawings of possibility of bike lanes on
Carolan Avenue.
10.1.1 Bike maps will be modified and brought to this Commission for review.
10.2 Website/Communications Subcommittee
10.2.1 TSPC at Farmer’s Market
Chair Londer saw the TSPC table at Farmers Market and thanked
Commissioners Akers and Serrato for their time. Mr. Chou provided bike
maps and parking guides maps to distribute. Commissioner Akers stated
that approximately 25-30 people, including the Mayor, stopped by the
table. He added that residents gave input on their streets; and, that he
would follow-up with a report. There was Commission discussion about
repeating this form of outreach again.
10.3 Pedestrian Corridors Subcommittee
No report.
10.4 Neighborhood Parking Subcommittee
No Report
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11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Analysis (December)
11.2 Alternate parking lot uses: Post Office & others (date pending)
12. ADJOURNMENT 8:10 p.m.