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The City of Burlingame
CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, September 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: Ms. Claude M. Hughes
Kathy Meriwether
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 August 11, 2011 with the following amendment; Item 7.1
Commissioner Simonson (not Serrato) expressed the need to see the scope of
work prior to the draft report being presented in October.
M/S/C: Akers/Simonson; 3/0/2 (Serrato & Noworolski abstained)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Meriwether expressed her support and urged the City to pursue electric vehicle
charging stations.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Initial discussions
Mr. Chou reviewed a new funding program for procurement of electric vehicle charging
stations called Charge Point. He explained that to utilize this program, the City would
face some issues. These issues included finding a way to provide power at the parking
lots to be considered, funding the cost of installation, and the initial grant deadline
quickly approaching – September 15th. Mr. Chou explained that as with past attempts
to obtain electric charging stations, while the units themselves may be paid for through
grants or by someone else, the biggest obstacle was always finding the most cost
effective way to bring power to the stations and installation. He said that because of the
City’s budget situation, and the fact that the fiscal budget year had already started, the
City would not be able to find sufficient funds to pay for the high cost of electrical
installation without programming the work as a capital improvement.
Chair Londer opened the floor for public comment.
Ms. Weriwether volunteered her group to do some foot work so that the City can be
shovel ready when future grants become available.
The Commission supported Commissioner Akers suggestion to look at the parking lots
near the Burlingame Recreation Center which could then potentially be a power source.
7.2 Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking (meter upgrades, rate/time modifications) –
Minor Update Only
Mr. Chou presented a staff report which gave an update on the Burlingame Avenue
Downtown Parking analysis. Mr. Chou reported that Wilbur Smith Associates would be
conducting the analysis and a final draft report and recommendation would be provided
to the Commission; and, ultimately to City Council. He stated that the tentative schedule
for the report and recommendation was set for October or November of this year. The
analysis would include:
- Current parking usage and occupancy
- Current state of parking supply versus demand
- Updated demand forecast
- Parking and citation revenues
- Alternative parking solution
8. Staff Reports
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report – Report and update on various construction projects
Mr. Chou reported Primrose Road and Howard Avenue, by the Safeway project, have
been repaved and that they have temporary striping. Permanent striping should occur
with the next week and a half.
Mr. Chou reported that work should begin on the driveway out onto El Camino Real
from Lot K within the next two weeks.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report – General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report
Corporal Witt reported that a DUI checkpoint was conducted at the end of August. He
reported that additional grant applications were submitted to fund future checkpoints.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Bike Safety Workshop – Follow up summary
Chair Londer reported that 20 people attended the very informative workshop. He
said that the only drawback was that there were no families in attendance. He
concluded that in the future, various measures could be considered in an attempt
to attract more families.
8.3.2 Other Concerns and Comments
None.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Akers reported that a resident communicated that it is challenging to make a
left turn from Lincoln Avenue onto California Drive. He said that many of the nearby
intersections have red zones which help improve sight lines. Commissioner Akers asked
that Mr. Chou report back as to whether or not this would be an option at this intersection.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Chair Londer reported that B/PAC did not meet this month.
10.2 Website/Communications Subcommittee
No report.
10.3 Pedestrian Corridors Subcommittee
Commissioner Akers had a discussion with Mr. Chou regarding El Camino Real
sidewalk issues and various ideas to consider.
10.4 Neighborhood Parking Subcommittee
No report.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Analysis (October)
11.2 Short-term parking around Lot G/Howard/Primrose area (October)
11.3 Alternate parking lot uses: Post Office & others (Date pending)
11.4 Plans for Parking Lots S & T (October)
12. ADJOURNMENT 7:53 P.M.