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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2009.12.10 Page 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, 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. Page 2 of 4 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 Page 3 of 4 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. Page 4 of 4 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.