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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2010.02.11 1 of 4 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.