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The City of Burlingame
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CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Commissioners Present: Michael Bohnert, Chair
Jeff Londer
Jerry McDonnell
Commissioners Absent: Mark Noworolski, Vice-Chair
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Sgt. Dawn Cutler, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Art Morimoto, Asst. Director of Public Works
Visitors: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 3 of 5 Commissioners present.
(Vice Chair Noworolski absent)
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Chair Bohnert acknowledged and thanked Sergeant Dawn Cutler for serving as the Traffic
Sergeant for this Commission.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of February 12, 2009 as submitted.
M/S/C: Londer/McDonnell; 3/0/2
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Giorni reported that at last night’s Council meeting she put out a call for Commissioner
applicants which will air on television locally.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Storm Drain Fee Presentation
Mr. Morimoto, Assistant Director of Public Works, made a presentation on the Storm
Drain Measure. The presentation provided a brief update on the condition and needs of
the system.
7.2 City Lot X – Lion’s Club Parking Lot Metering/Paybox
Mr. Chou explained that staff was looking for public and Commission input on the
matter of converting City Lot X from a free parking lot to a pay lot. He explained that the
lot had a parking time limit of 4-hours with no required parking fees. He said that this
was only one of two lots in the Burlingame Avenue area which require no fees.
Commissioner Londer expressed his concern over how parking would be impacted in
the adjacent neighborhood. He asked about the use of a paybox versus meters, and
asked if there were meters that reset to zero when vehicles leave a space.
Mr. Chou estimated the cost of a paybox to be approximately $20,000 and expressed
staff concerns with problems and malfunctions that could occur to the payboxes, which
would affect collections. Mr. Chou also stated that meters would create the least
financial impact.
Commissioner McDonnell asked what percentage of parkers who used the lot for
Washington Park. Mr. Chou replied that there have not been extensive parking studies
done on Lot X at this time.
Chair Bohnert expressed concern about how this might impact the neighborhood and
how the spaces are currently used. Mr. Chou explained that more information would be
available after parking studies were done for the next meeting.
7.3 Burlingame Avenue – Post signs prohibiting bike riding on sidewalks
Mr. Chou presented a staff report regarding posting signs prohibiting bicycle riding on
sidewalks. He said that staff did not recommend posting additional signs because the
City ordinances already prohibited bicycle riding on sidewalks in the business district.
He added that the City already has provisions to address such violations through
citations by the Police Department.
Ms. Giorni agreed that additional signs could create sign clutter and recommended
enforcement by the parking enforcement officers. She also said that reminders in E-
News and educating children would help.
Motion: Support the staff recommendation against posting additional signs that prohibit
bike riding on Burlingame Avenue sidewalks.
M/S/C: Londer/McDonnell; 3/0/0
7.4 Martinez Drive and Toleda Drive – Stop sign petition
Mr. Chou presented a staff report and a computer aerial map of the intersection. He
said a stop warrant study was performed and the results showed that this intersection
did not meet the warrant conditions for installation of a 4 -way stop. Mr. Chou added that
because of this, staff was suggesting other measures be considered to address the real
concern, which was vehicle speeding on Martinez Drive. Mr. Chou concluded by saying
that the staff determination was not to install additional stop signs on Martinez Drive at
Toledo Avenue/Court. He stated that staff was seeking concurrence from the
Commission.
Motion: Support the staff recommendation of not installing additional stop signs on
Martinez Drive at Toledo Avenue/Court, but follow up with the neighborhood to consider
and evaluate other possible actions and safety measures to address the specific
concern of vehicle speeding on Martinez Drive.
M/S/C: McDonnell/Londer; 3/0/0
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 a presentation was made on February 26th and decisions
will be made March 26th. Chair Bohnert requested that Mr. Chou send an email to
the Commissioners upon learning of the results.
8.1.2 California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade Project – Verbal Report
Mr. Chou reported that the construction contract has been signed for this project
and a “Notice to Proceed” has been issued. He said that target for completion was
within 45 days.
8.1.3 Bayshore Highway Signal Interconnect Project – Verbal Report
Mr. Chou reported that staff was at the final stage of submission of plans and
specs from the consultant. He said that it was expected that the project would be
advertised very soon.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
8.2.1 Selective Enforcement Report
Sergeant Cutler provided the March Selective Enforcement list and a summary of
the prior month’s Citations and Accidents. Sergeant Cutler also noted that she
would be adding the Martinez and Toledo Drive intersection to the Selective
Enforcement list.
8.3 Commissioner’s Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Commission Goals and Objective for 2009 – Discussion
Chair Bohnert asked that this item be removed from the agenda for next month.
8.3.2 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns
Mr. Chou followed up with Commissioner McDonnell regarding the wall
obstructing the view coming out of Fox Lane. Mr. Chou reported that the wall is a
permanent fixture made of stone as opposed to plywood.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Chair Bohnert reported that the committee met this evening and brainstormed over
the hotel bike loaner program. He said they discussed making a list of local facilities
and events to have available at the hotels to promote staying at the hotel and using
bicycles.
10.2 Miscellaneous Reports
Downtown Specific Plan Subcommittee did not have a meeting this month.
10.3 Website/Communications Subcommittee
No committee as of yet.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 City Parking Lot Q – Possible lot reconfiguration
11.2 Various City Parking Lots – Future parking meter-to-paybox conversion
11.3 Radar Speed Trailer – Future discussion about City procurement and use
12. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.