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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, December 10, 2009
Commissioners Present: 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: Nick Akers, PO Box 117152
Laurie Simonson, Bayswater Avenue
Quinn McKenna, 41 Bancroft Road
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 4 Commissioners present.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
4.1 Proclamation for Michael Bohnert, Resigning TSPC Commissioner
Vice Chair Noworolski stated that former Commissioner Bohnert was unable to attend
this evening’s meeting and the proclamation will be mailed to him.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of November 12, 2009 as submitted
M/S/C: Londer/McDonnell; 4/0/0
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 24-Minute/Short-term Parking on Burlingame Avenue
Mr. Chou reported that the occupancy rate of the 24 -minute/short-term parking spaces
will be looked at in the next few months. Given that this was the holiday season, he
added that the study period would have to be focused more on the January/February
timeframe. Mr. Chou added that the peak times of the study would be from 11:00 am to
2:00 pm on a typical Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday in order to get an
accurate “snapshot” of occupancy. He said that the similar spaces on Howard Avenue
would also be looked examined.
8. Information/Discussion Items from Commission and Staff
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 City Parking H Conversion – Update
Mr. Chou reported that the pay machine was installed and signs were being
fabricated. He stated that installation should be completed by mid-January, with
full operation shortly afterwards.
8.1.2 101 Auxiliary Lane Project – Update
Mr. Chou reported that Caltrans has nearly completed all of the paving on US101.
He added that the Broadway pedestrian/bike bridge landing on the west side still
needed new signal installation, which may occur by March.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
Sergeant Shepley reported that many of the City’s meters and pay boxes are becoming
obsolete; and as a result, replacement parts are becoming unavailable. He added that
this would affect how the Police Department looked at future purchases of additional or
replacement meters and pay boxes.
Sergeant Shepley also reported that there has been limited interest in the Residential
Parking Permit Program since the program was adopted.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns
Commissioner McDonnell commented on the large overhead traffic signs at
Rollins Road and Broadway. Specifically, he wanted to know if anything would be
done about the double-right turn arrow indications on the overhead sign for
drivers turning onto Rollins for southbound US101 and Cadillac Way. He said
that the signs seemed confusing for drivers wanting to go to southbound US101
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because they currently have to know that the inner right-turn lane is for the
freeway, while the outer right-turn lane is for Rollins and Cadillac Way only. Mr.
Chou stated that Caltrans would be addressing this situation as part of their work
on the Broadway pedestrian/bike bridge landing. He said that Caltrans would be
restriping the lanes to indicate a single right-turn only lane with signage to match
the traffic direction.
Commissioner McDonnell mentioned that parents were still double-parking in the
bike lanes on Howard Avenue and suggested that signage be posted indicating
that this is against the law. Mr. Chou said that he would coordinate with Sergeant
Shepley to approach the school to educate the parents, as well as consider sign
installations and discuss enforcement.
Commissioner McDonnell raised the concern of vehicles travelling north on Park
Road unaware that the Farmer’s Market was occurring, resulting in vehicles
making u-turns where there was a lot of pedestrian traffic. He recommended that
signs be posted to warn drivers that the street was closed mid-point for Farmers
Market and to exit through the Post Office parking lot.
Vice Chair Noworolski inquired as to the follow-up on his concerns about the
number of accidents at Ray Drive and El Camino Real. Mr. Chou said that he
would make sure to have this item on the next agenda for discussion.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Londer stated that he had been approached about a traffic circle at Crescent
Avenue and Newlands Avenue. Mr. Chou explained that staff had a request by a resident
to look into how to improve traffic flow around this old, non -standard traffic circle. He added
that some signs were installed, but that he already received comments from another
resident on the effectiveness of the new signs. Mr. Chou said that additional improvements
would still be needed and that other improvements were forthcoming. Commissioner
Londer said that he would respond back to the resident and will bring this item back to the
Commission if further suggestions for improvements could be looked at.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
No report. This subcommittee is pending another representative once current
Commission vacancies are filled.
10.2 Website/Communications Subcommittee
No report. This subcommittee is pending another representative once current
Commission vacancies are filled.
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10.3 Neighborhood Parking Working Group
No report. This subcommittee is pending another representative once current
Commission vacancies are filled.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 City Parking Lot Q – Possible lot re-configuration
11.2 Radar Speed Trailer – Future discussions about City procurement and use
12. Elections for 2010
12.1 Nomination and vote for Chairperson
Motion: Nominate Vice Chair Noworolski to the position of Chair.
M/S/C: McDonnell/Serrato; 3/0/1 (Noworolski abstained)
12.2 Nomination and vote for Vice-Chair
Motion: Nominate Commissioner McDonnell to the position of Vice Chair.
M/S/C: Noworolski/Londer; 4/0/0
13. ADJOURNMENT - 7:45 p.m.