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The City of Burlingame
CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Commissioners Present: Jeff Londer, Chair
Laurie Simonson, Vice Chair
Nicklas Akers
Commissioners Absent: Mark Noworolski
Caroline Serrato
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Transportation Engineer, Public Works
Corporal Chuck Witt, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: None
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 3 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of July 14, 2011 as submitted
M/S/C: Akers/Simonson; 3/0/2 (Noworolski and Serrato absent)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking (Meter Upgrades, Rate/Time Modifications) –
continued discussion and updates
Mr. Chou provided a brief update on the Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking
situation. He reported that the City received a proposal from Wilbur Smith Associates
(WSA) to conduct an analysis updating parking occupancy, usage, and demands so
that the City would have a current picture of these conditions for the downtown. He
added that the analysis would also help staff develop the best approach to including
smart meter technology, revised parking time-limit schemes, and public parking
information in the streetscape plans. Mr. Chou explained that this discussion item was
planned to be brought back to the Commission at its October meeting when the
analysis is expected to conclude. He also added that there was a possibility of brief
updates as needed before then. Mr. Chou concluded by saying that when the analysis
is completed, WSA representatives would provide analysis results and a draft summary.
Commissioner Simonson expressed the need to see the scope of work prior to the draft
report being presented in October.
Mr. Chou reiterated that an update on the scope of work at the September meeting.
8. Staff Reports
8.1 Engineer’s Report – Report and update on various construction projects
Mr. Chou gave an update on the following items:
Tenants were supposed to move in on Primrose Road as part of the Safeway
project at the end of this month. However, construction was taking longer due
to certain sidewalk and driveway grade issues. He said the contractor would
be re-doing this work to correct the errors.
The City received comments back from Caltrans regarding the new sidewalk
project around the Broadway pedestrian overcrossing; and, that staff would
proceed with the bidding and construction portion shortly.
The US101/Broadway Interchange design work was now fully funded. He said
it would cost $4.2 million to proceed with the full design and would take
approximately 1-1/2 years.
The lighted crosswalk on Bayshore Highway, by the Hyatt, is slated for repairs
and upgrades. That work is planned for the coming months, pending
materials fabrication and delivery.
Funding was also received for LED flashing beacons and radar speed display
signs for Trousdale Drive, at Franklin School.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report – General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report
Corporal Witt reported that there were two successful DUI checkpoints this summer in
which they screened nearly 3,000 cars. He added that there would be one more DUI
checkpoint before the summer was over.
Corporal Witt reported that the Police Department recently received several traffic
complaints around Floribunda Avenue and Almer Road. He stated that, in response,
this intersection was moved to the top of the selective enforcement list.
Corporal Witt also reported that during this new grant cycle, the PD would be applying
for a grant to fund a programmable radar speed trailer.
Chair Londer commented that some cyclists reported vehicles are speeding on
northbound on California Drive, north of Broadway. Corporal Witt stated that this area
had been heavily enforced the last 3 months.
Commissioner Akers expressed concern for pedestrian safety the Trousdale and
Murchison area due to complaints of fast driving vehicles there.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Bike Safety Workshop – Update
Chair Londer gave a reminder about the Bike Safety Workshop occurring on
Saturday, August 20th. The 10:00 am to 12:00 pm session is free and the 12:30 –
2:00 pm session is $30 per person. Reminders would be sent via eNews.
8.3.2 Other Concerns and Comments
None.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Mr. Chou reported that B/PAC met and discussed looking at new streets to consider
adding as Class II bike lanes. He stated that the Committee was looking at perhaps
Bloomfield Road, from Burlingame Avenue to Peninsula Avenue.
10.2 Website/Communications Subcommittee
Commissioner Akers acknowledged Mr. Chou for developing three traffic safety
informational pamphlets which would eventually be included on the website once the
language and content is finalized.
10.3 Pedestrian Corridors Subcommittee
Mr. Chou reported that a work order went out to install a marked crosswalk at Oak
Grove and Ansel Road. He said that this work was still planned to occur in the next
few weeks.
10.4 Neighborhood Parking Working Group
Commissioner Akers mentioned that an email was sent to the Secretary of DBID to
reach out for a meeting with them. He said that as of yet, he had not gotten a
response.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Discussion of Electric Vehicle Charging Station (September)
11.2 Parking Meter and Rate/Parking Limit Modifications Updates (September)
11.3 Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Analysis (October)
11.4 Short-term parking around Lot G/Howard/Primrose area (October)
11.5 Alternate parking lots uses: Post Office & others (Date pending)
12. ADJOURNMENT 7:59 p.m.