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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 11, 2008
Commissioners Present: Dan Conway, Chair
Michael Bohnert, Vice Chair
Jeff Londer
Jerry McDonnell
Mark Noworolski
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: None
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
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of October 9, 2008 as submitted.
M/S/C: Londer/Bohnert; 4/0/1 (McDonnell abstained)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
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7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Transportation Development Activity (TDA) Article 3 Grant Applications – Report and
Discussion
Mr. Chou presented a staff report seeking concurrence and support for the submission
of two applications for the 2009/10 funding cycle of the Transportation Development
Activities (TDA) Grant. The two grants consisted of the Broadway Pedestrian Over-
Crossing Sidewalks and the Carolan Avenue Bike Route Signs.
Discussion occurred regarding the reasoning, need and location for the new Broadway
pedestrian over-crossing sidewalk.
Motion: To concur with the Staff Report and fully support the submission o f the two
applications for the 2009/10 TDA Grants.
M/S/C: Londer/Bohnert; 5/0/0
8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade Project – Verbal Report
Mr. Chou provided an update on the California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade
Project. For California Drive, controllers and controller cabinets will be replaced
from Broadway to Peninsula Avenue and interconnect ed to the controllers. Mr.
Chou stated that the project is planned to go to bid in January and that the work
should start a couple of months thereafter.
8.1.2 Bayshore Highway Signal Interconnect Project – Verbal Report
Mr. Chou reported that the new traffic interconnection computer server will be
located at the Corporation Yard. He said that the project was similar to the
California Drive project but was a little bit bigger in scope. He added that both of
these projects would most likely bid at the same time.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
8.2.1 Selective Enforcement List – Report
No discussion or report was delivered due to the Traffic Sergeant’s absence.
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8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns
Commissioner Bohnert reported that the most recent Technology Forum was a
success. Positive feedback and interaction was received, and he hoped that
these forums would continue in the coming year. Chair Conway also mentioned
that a nice note was received from Councilmember Nagel regarding the forum.
Commissioner McDonnell asked about the status of a wooden partition that
obstructs vision of the Primrose Road sidewalk from Fox Plaza Lane. Mr. Chou
stated that he would review the situation and respond.
Commissioner McDonnell also inquired as to why there are no Caltrain directional
signs on main roads and freeway as was the case with neighboring cities.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Londer expressed concern on behalf of a citizen on the safety of the 5 -
legged intersection at Easton Drive and Vancouver Avenue. Mr. Chou felt the real problem
was that drivers were cutting across the center lane as they passed the intersection. He
added that perhaps a center line of dots would help the situation. Chair Conway asked that
an update be provided next month. Commissioner McDonnell said that he would respond
back to the resident.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Report on future topics:
Monthly Family Bike Ride Events
Measurements for Bicycle Usage and Travel
Farmers’ Market Events
Downtown Planning
Mr. Chou mentioned that the above points were brought up at previous meetings, and
that they would be items for future discussion.
10.2 Miscellaneous Reports
None.
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11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 City Parking Lot Q – Possible lot re-configuration
11.2 Burlingame Avenue – Prohibit bike riding on sidewalks
Mr. Chou clarified that the item was in regards to posting prohibitive signs, not on the
whether to consider the restriction itself.
11.3 Various City Parking Lots – Future parking meter-to-paybox conversion
Commissioner Londer suggested that parking pay boxes be utilized more often to
generate funds and reduce expenses.
12. ELECTIONS FOR 2009
12.1 Nomination and vote for Chairperson
Chair Conway expressed his pleasure serving as Chair for this past year and was
excited for the incoming Chair.
Motion: Elect Vice-Chair Bohnert to Chair for the Traffic, Safety and Parking
Commission 2009.
M/S/C: McDonnell/Noworolski; 5/0/0
12.2 Nomination and vote for Vice-Chair
Motion: Elect Commissioner Noworolski to Vice Chair for the Traffic, Safety and
Parking Commission for 2009.
M/S/C: Bohnert/McDonnell; 5/0/0
13. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.