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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2009.05.14 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, May 14, 2009 Commissioners Present: Michael Bohnert, Chair Mark Noworolski, Vice-Chair Jeff Londer Commissioners Absent: Caroline Serrato Jerry McDonnell Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Sgt. Don Shepley, Police Department Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors: Laurie Friedman, 1237 Capuchino Avenue #1 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 3of 5 Commissioners present. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chair Bohnert read a proclamation acknowledging former Commissioner Dan Conway for his years of service to the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion: To accept the minutes of April 9, 2009 as submitted. M/S/C: Bohnert, Londer; 3/0/2 (McDonnell and Serrato absent) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Friedman brought to the Commission her concern regarding the traffic and parking problems on Capuchino Avenue. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 Capuchino Avenue – On street parking conditions Mr. Chou reported that he received communication from Ms. Friedman of which Sergeant Shepley has since replied to since h is initial receipt of her communication. Mr. Chou made no recommendations at this time due to the need for further discussion with staff and amongst Commissioners. Chair Bohnert recommended that a Burlingame Neighborhood Parking Working Group be formed to address these types of concerns with Police and Engineering staff . Chair Bohnert and Commissioner Noworolski volunteered for this group. 7.2 Gilbreth Road – On street parking limit changes Mr. Chou presented a staff report that sought concurrence from the Commission to recommend to City Council to change the on-street parking restriction along Gilbreth Road between Mahler and Cowan Roads. The recommendation would include the removal of the 4-hour parking – 8 am to 6 pm restriction on the east side. Motion: Recommend to City Council for a change of the on -street parking restriction along Gilbreth Road between Mahler and Cowan Roads – removal of the 4-hour parking – 8am to 6 pm restriction on the east side. Follow up monitoring will occur to check for compliance and a staff report will be sent back to this Commission to report on the effectiveness of this change. M/S/C: Bohnert/Londer; 3/0/2 (McDonnell and Serrato absent) 8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report 8.1.1 City Lot X – Update Mr. Chou provided a rudimentary cost estimate for City Parking Lot X. As discussed in the previous TSPC meetings, staff determined that converting Lot X from a free to fee-based parking would no longer be considered at this time. Discussion occurred as to whether or not fee -based parking should no longer be considered. Chair Bohnert asked that this item be put on next month’s agenda for further discussion based on the new information provided on the cost estimate. 8.1.2 California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade Project – Verbal Report Mr. Chou reported that the signal pole foundations have been prepared; and, that staff and the contractor are now awaiting the delivery of the materials. He said it was anticipated that by mid-June the project materials would arrive and be installed. 8.1.3 Bayshore Highway Signal Interconnect Project – Verbal Report Mr. Chou reported that bids were received and were high due to confusion about the specifications. He said that staff would be asking that all the bids be rejected, the specifications modified and have the project go out for re-bidding. 8.1.4 US 101 Auxiliary Lane Project Mr. Chou reported that during the next five nights, Caltrans would be closing the freeway to accommodate the demolition of the remaining Peninsula Avenue overpass structure. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report 8.2.1 Selective Enforcement Report Sergeant Shepley provided an update on the fatal collision on Howard Avenue. Sergeant Shepley reported that Red Flex became active April 22, 2009 and there have been approximately 3 to 4 violations per day. Commissioner Noworolski requested that part of Sergeant Shepley’s future reporting to include broad numbers for parking citation revenue and parking revenue by geographical areas. 9. COMMUNICATIONS None. 10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair Bohnert reported that the B/PAC met earlier this evening. The highlight of the meeting was approximately 40 people attended the Family Fun Bike Ride and 22 people had ice cream at Preston’s. He said the Family Fun Bike Ride would be a monthly event and that the next one was scheduled for June 13th at 10:00 am. He added that the group is seeking volunteers to help with crosswalk monitoring. 10.2 Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) Commissioner Londer reported that the committee met on April 30 th unbeknownst to him. Commissioner Londer was informed that there might be another meeting but said that the committee has “pretty much wrapped up”. 10.3 Website/Communications Subcommittee Due to the absence of Commissioner McDonnell this item will be added to next month’s agenda. Chair Bohnert noted that Commissioner McDonnell will give a brief intro presentation next month. Chair Bohnert introduced a new agenda item 10.4 - Neighborhood Parking Working Group. Commissioner Londer reported that the Green Ribbon Task Force wil l be wrapping up next month. He added that a new citizens group has been formed named Burlingame Green. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 City Parking Lot C – Lot reconfiguration as “Green Project” 11.2 City Lot H – Conversion from free parking to pay parking 11.3 Myrtle Road – 2-hour parking limits 11.4 City Parking Lot Q – Possible lot reconfiguration 11.5 Radar Speed Trailer – Future discussions about City procurement and use 12. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.