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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2009.04.09 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, April 9, 2009 Commissioners Present: Michael Bohnert, Chair Mark Noworolski, Vice-Chair Jeff Londer Jerry McDonnell 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: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue Scott Nedwick, 1136 Laguna Avenue #2 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Introduction of New Commissioner, Caroline Serrato Chair Bohnert welcomed Lieutenant Caroline Serrato to this Commission. Commissioner Serrato introduced herself as a Burlingame resident and member of the Hillsborough Police Department. She explained about her experience in setting up bike safety programs for schools grant writing, and welcomed the opportunity to serve Burlingame. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion: To accept the minutes of March 12, 2009 as submitted. M/S/C: Londer/McDonnell; 3/0/2 (Serrato – abstained; Noworolski not present) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 City Lot X – Parking lot metering/paybox Mr. Chou presented a staff report seeking public and Commission comments and input on consideration to convert City Lot X from a free parking lot to a pay lot. He reported that ample public noticing was done for this meeting, as well as for the previous meeting, but that the City did not receive any communications regarding this matter. Mr. Chou reported that for this discussion, a parking study was conducted to determine occupancy. He stated that occupancy ranged from 49% up to 80%, with an observed majority of users being people attendin g classes at the Parks & Rec Center, tennis courts, or children’s playground. The Commissioners expressed concern and concurred with staff evaluation on whether the revenue generated would outweigh the backlash from the Community. Mr. Chou stated that there is also concern that parking might overflow into the neighboring streets from people who did not feel that paying for such activities was justified. He concluded that based on staff evaluations and similar comments from the Commission, the staff action would be to hold off making Lot X a pay lot. Ms. Giorni stated that Lot X should be metered. She added that meters that reset would be great. Ms. Giorni reiterated that as a green-sustainable gesture, the City should encourage people to walk and bike more often. Motion: To concur with staff action not to convert Lot X; and, request that staff provide cost and revenue estimates for meters and/or paybox use. M/S/C: Bohnert/Noworolski; 4/1/0 (McDonnell – NO) 8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report 8.1.1 Transportation Development Activity (TDA) Article 3 Grant Applications – Verbal Update Mr. Chou reported that the City’s submission for TDA grants (Broadway Pedestrian Over-Crossing Sidewalks and the Carolan Avenue Bike Route Signs) were looked upon favorably by the scoring committee, and the grants were awarded. He added that the projects scored 4th and 5th out of 16 accepted submissions. Chair Bohnert congratulated Mr. Chou and commended him for his efforts. 8.1.2 California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade Project – Verbal Report Mr. Chou reported that a preconstruction meeting and occurred; and, that some work has begun by the contractor. 8.1.3 Bayshore Highway Signal Interconnect Project – Verbal Report Mr. Chou reported that this project has not gone out to bid yet but he planned to advertise the project in the next week. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report 8.2.1 Introduction of New Traffic Sergeant Chair Bohnert welcomed the return of Sergeant Shepley to this Commission. 8.2.2 Selective Enforcement Report Sergeant Shepley provided a DRTR Report and Selective Enforcement List. Sergeant Shepley reported that the Redflex Red Light Running Enforcement Program went into its trail phase on March 23, 2009. He said that the program would be fully active by April 29, 2009. He added that during the 30-day trial phase, motorists have only received warnings. Sergeant Shepley also reported that parking fines increased from $35 to $40 as a result of recent State fee increases. 8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns 8.3.1 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns None. 9. COMMUNICATIONS None. 10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC) Mr. Chou reported that the subcommittee had interesting ideas that will b e brought forth to this Commission. One of the ideas included a once-per-month “family bike ride” event from Broadway over to Bayside Park, by Embassy Suites, and back to Broadway. Ice cream would them be provided to all the children participants . Preston’s Ice Cream shop and Summit Bicycle shop would be involved in sponsorship. The other idea was to provide local hotels with resources for a Hotel Bike Loan Program. This would enable visitors to explore Burlingame and the surrounding recreational areas such as Coyote Point by bicycle. 10.2 Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) Commissioner Londer reported that there was no meeting this past month , and that this subcommittee may not have any further meetings as per the Planning Department. 10.3 Website/Communications Subcommittee Commissioner McDonnell stated that he reviewed several municipal websites and many of them did not offer a traffic webpage. He did, however, find a few sites that he would like to share with the Commission. He added that utilizing the laptop and overhead at an upcoming meeting would be a good visual aid. Chair Bohnert informed Commissioner Serrato that she is welcome join the DSP or Website subcommittee if she wished to do so. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 City Parking Lot Q – Possible lot re-configuration 11.2 City Lot H – Parking lot metering/paybox 11.3 City Parking Lot C – Lot reconfiguration as “Green Project” 11.4 Myrtle Road – 2 hour parking limits 11.5 Radar Speed Trailer – Future discussions about City procurement and use 12. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.