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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2008.12.11 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 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 2 of 4 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. 3 of 4 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. 4 of 4 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.