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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2011.09.08 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.