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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, February 11, 2010
Commissioners Present: Mark Noworolski, Chair
Jeff Londer, Vice Chair
Nicklas Akers
Laurie Simonson
Caroline Serrato
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Sgt. Don Shepley, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: Colin Fisher, 443 Occidental Avenue
Julie Baird, 908 Bayswater Avenue
Ben Cohn, 2018 Trousdale Drive
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 – Welcome of new commissioners
Chair Noworolski welcomed Nick Akers and Laurie Simonson to the Traffic, Safety and
Parking Commission. Commissioners Akers and Simonson each briefly spoke of their
background and interest in this Commission.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of January 14, 2010 as submitted
M/S/C: Londer/Serrato; 3/0/2 (Akers and Simonson abstained)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Fisher spoke regarding the parking restrictions on Occidental Avenue and his objection
to the price for a residential parking permit.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Burlingame Avenue 24-Min/Short-term Parking evaluation – Discussion
Mr. Chou presented a staff report with a recommendation that the existing 24-minute
spaces not be reduced or replaced with 1 -hour parking. He also recommended that the
commission further evaluate and discuss the benefits and liabilities of re-allocating
existing 24-minute spaces along Burlingame Avenue for a more even distribution. Mr.
Chou concluded that this discussion should also be done in the context of future
discussion regarding the Burlingame Avenue meter parking.
Motion: Incorporate the Burlingame Avenue 24-minute/short term parking matter into
the broader discussions on Burlingame Avenue meter parking.
M/S/C: Londer/Serrato; 4/0/1 (Noworolski abstained)
8. Staff Reports
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 101 Auxiliary Lane Project – Staff Update
Mr. Chou provided a brief update on the work currently being done at the
Broadway Pedestrian Overcrossing as part of the Caltrans US 101 Auxiliary Lane
Project.
Mr. Chou informed the Commission that heavy traffic congestion should be
expected at the intersection of Rollins Road and Broadway on February 17, 2010,
when Caltrans has scheduled a complete signal shutdown. He said an SMC alert
would be issued and an eNews item would be sent out to alert the community.
8.1.2 Gilbreth Road On-street Parking Changes – Staff Update
Mr. Chou provided a brief update regarding the change in parking restrictions
along Gilbreth Road. He said that staff would be presenting this item as an
ordinance to the City Council on an upcoming agenda for their adoption.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
8.2.1 Ray Drive/El Camino Real Intersection Evaluation – Staff Update
As previously requested, Sergeant Shepley provided accident data for the
intersection of Ray Drive and El Camino Real from 2005 to current.
Chair Noworolski inquired as to how these numbers com pared to other
intersections along El Camino Real. Sergeant Shepley said that he would attempt
to get this information for the Commission. A request was made to make this a
future agenda item.
Sergeant Shepley reported that a grant application was submitt ed to fund a radar
trailer and speed enforcement overtime.
Sergeant Shepley reported that Lot H is in operation as a pay lot as of February 1,
2010 and has since not been as full.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns
Commissioner Londer mentioned the Safe Streets Program of San Mateo County ,
which would be allocating $1.4 million for three years. He said that the program
would pertain to safe biking and pedestrians.
Mr. Chou stated that there were three sources of funding being considered from
the State but most are Federal. The third program is Safe Routes to School. He
said that funds were being allocated on a short timeline for “shovel ready”
projects.
Commissioner Londer again raised the concern of drivers using cell phones while
driving.
Commissioner Simonson suggested that we use electronic signage that alerts
drivers that “Burlingame enforces the no cell phone while driving law”.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Chou reported that he was informed by the Planning staff that Mercy High
School had plans to expand their student body and was applying for a permit. He
said that the Planning Commission was asking the TSPC look at the parking
situation on the surrounding city streets. Mr. Chou stated that this item would be a
future agenda item; and, that he would provide a staff report so that the
Commission would be able to make their recommendations to the Planning
Commission.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Mr. Chou reported that the subcommittee met earlier this evening and discussed the
possibility of future funding sources that might be available for bike and pedestrian
related projects.
Commissioner Londer nominated Commissioner Simonson to serve on the B/PAC
committee because of the vacancy left by former Commissioner Bohnert; and, was
seconded by Commissioner Serrato. Commissioner Simonson will serve along with
Vice Chair Londer.
The Commission also noted that they would like to revisit having the IT Website
Subcommittee on future agendas. Chair Noworolski nominated Commissioner
Londer to serve; and, was seconded by Commissioner Simonson.
10.2 Neighborhood Parking Working Group
Commissioner Akers volunteered to serve on this committee alongside with Chair
Noworolski.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Burlingame Avenue – On-street Parking (March)
11.2 Adeline/Cortez Intersection – Pedestrian Access (April)
11.3 City Parking Lot K – Possbile Meter & Rate Change (March)
11.4 City Parking Lot Q – Possible Re-configurations (no discussion/pending)
11.5 Radar Speed Trailer – Future Procurement (no discussion/pending)
12. ADJOURNMENT 8:36 p.m.