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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, 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.