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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2008.06.12 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, June 12, 2008 Commissioners Present: Dan Conway, Chair Michael Bohnert, Vice Chair Jerry McDonnell Mark Noworolski Stephen Warden Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Sgt. Dean Williams, Police Department Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors: Rudy Horak, 1332 Edgehill Drive Farris Horak, 1332 Edgehill Drive 1. CALL TO ORDER. 6:59 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 May 8, 2008 as submitted. M/S/C: Warden/Bohnert; 4/0/1 (Noworolski 7:06 pm) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Horak suggested that the City consider the use of 2-wheel or 3-wheel standup Parking Enforcement vehicles as a way to reduce vehicle costs such as the City of Los Altos. In addition to cost savings, these vehicles offer zero pollution. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS None. 8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report 8.1.1 Commission Appeals Process – Distribution of Final Version Mr. Chou distributed the final version of the Commission Appeal Process policy for the record. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report 8.2.1 Selective Enforcement List – Report Sergeant Williams distributed the current Selective Enforcement list and reviewed the results. Sergeant Williams reported that the Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program launched on June 2, 2008 for the Bellevue/Occidental areas. He stated that, to date, five permits have been issued. Flyers were distributed to residents in the affected areas. Sergeant Williams will provide a sample placard at the next meeting. Discussion occurred regarding the number of vehicular accidents at Ray Drive and El Camino Real intersection. Mr. Chou said that options to consider would need consultation with Caltrans since this intersection was within their jurisdiction. Some possible options were introduced such as signal phasing and timing changes. Mr. Chou said that he would meet with Caltrans and will report back. 8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns 8.3.1 Traffic & Parking Technology Seminar Series – Discussion Chair Conway reported that due to schedule conflicts a seminar d ate could not be set for last month and suggested that a sub-committee be formed to coordinate future seminars. Chair Conway and Commissioners Bohnert would serve on the sub-committee. 8.3.2 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns Commissioner Warden requested Mr. Chou advise Caltrans that the 45 green arrow on southbound El Camino Real and Broadway does not exist. Commissioner Warden suggested that the City have a ribbon cutting kickoff for the opening of the pedestrian crossing over Broadway. Commissioner Warden recommended that the idea of raising parking meter rates on Broadway no longer be explored in light of the current economy. Mr. Chou stated that staff had a brief discussion and also came to the same conclusion. Commissioner Warden reported that Bridges Tire & Wheel locat ed at California Drive and Carmelita Avenue has been running an air hose across Carmelita from one shop to its other with both sidewalks marked with orange cones. Mr. Chou stated that Code Enforcement Office Sue Harris and he visited the site and was informed that PG&E was not providing power to one building ; and, that the business owner was having difficulty getting PG&E out to the site. It was also noted that Bridges Tire & Wheel is also parking customer vehicles on the surrounding streets causing congestion. Commissioner Warden stated that this issue has come up in the past with various automobile related businesses and stated the need to draft an ordinance to address the amount of parking necessary that businesses should provide to adequately run their b usiness. Commissioner Warden will collaborate with Chair Conway and will draft a letter from the Commission to Council with the recommendation. 9. COMMUNICATIONS 9.1 Letter from Rudy Horak on computerized parking meter devices in Redwood City Chair Conway noted the article on Redwood City meter changes , which was provided by Mr. Horak. Commissioner Noworolski commented that the multi-space meters have been very successful in many cities; however, Redwood City has had some problems with their vendor. 9.2 Communication from Marci Benson to Commission regarding pedestrian safety at Devereux and Bernal Chair Conway stated that an email was received from Marci Benson regarding Bernal and Devereaux Street safety. Commissioner Warden left Ms. Benson a voicemail advising her that her concern would be on the agenda for this evening and that he had replied to her email. Chair Conway suggested that warrants be run on this area in September. Commissioner Warden will communicate this to Ms. Ben son. 10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Commissioner Bohnert reported that B/PAC met and discussed how the pedestrian overcrossing at Broadway would connect to Carolan Avenue. The committee also brainstormed on bike routes on Carolan Avenue and narrowed it down to three different plans. 10.2 Miscellaneous Reports Chair Conway reported that the Centennial Gala was a great event. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 Taxicab Permit Program Mr. Chou reported that former Commissioner Gene Condon was approached by local taxi companies regarding the number of illegal “gypsy” cabs operating in the city. Commissioner Warden requested that fellow commissioners take some time and observe these unlicensed cabs which are regularly staged by the alleyway north of Sizzler Restaurant on Bayshore Highway. Sergeant Williams stated that licensed cabs can be identified by a sticker displayed on the rear window on the lower right corner. 11.2 Discussion of pedestrian safety at Devereux and Bernal 12. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.