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The City of Burlingame
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CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, March 13, 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: Farris Horak, 1332 Edgehill Drive
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Commissioner McDonnell requested one correction to the minutes under Communications
2nd paragraph. He said it should reference left-turn arrow “indicator” rather than “signal”.
Motion: To accept the minutes of February 21, 2008 as amended.
M/S/C: Warden/Noworolski; 5/0/0
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
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7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Commission Procedures Policy
The Commission reviewed the revisions and agreed with the latest changes. They also
made one more suggestion regarding the agenda format. It was agreed to include a
new “Future/Upcoming Agenda Item” to the agenda. Mr. Chou and Chair Conway also
agreed to develop and provide an Appeals fee structure proposal for the next meeting.
Motion: Approve Commission Procedures Policy document with the latest changes as
noted and discussed.
M/S/C: Warden, Bohnert; 5/0/0
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 TDA 08/09 Grant Application – Verbal Update
Mr. Chou reported that they received positive feedback for the presentation of the
grant and is optimistic that it will be selected.
8.1.2 Meter Rate and Times – Verbal Update
Mr. Chou reported that engineering staff reviewed this request from Mr. Rudy
Horak and made a determination that the matter sho uld be closely evaluated at a
later date. He said that at the current time, staff already has several major signal
and parking projects programmed for this year to begin.
Commissioner Warden expressed his concern that the public would have a
difficult time accepting extended meter operational times.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
8.2.1 Selective Enforcement – Report and Update
Sergeant Williams presented to the Commission a Traffic Data Report for
February 2008. Sergeant Williams explained and reviewed the data.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Bohnert said that he received an email from a woman that crossing California
Drive to Burlingame Avenue was dangerous. Mr. Chou added that he was forwarded that
email and that this matter would be handled by staff.
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Commissioner Warden reported that the center arrow indicator was burned out at the signal
for southbound Rollins Road onto the freeway. Mr. Chou stated he would report this to
Caltrans, as this is their signal.
Commissioner Warden suggested that the Commission look into lighted crosswalks,
especially at Burlingame Avenue and Park Road, and possibly invite Burlingame Avenue
merchants to the May meeting for more discussions. Mr. Chou suggested that other
methods of traffic flow control be considered, such as stop sign installation if pedestrian
safety was the concern. He said that the lighted crosswalk systems were typically used at
mid-block locations rather than intersections with some form of traffic controls. Sergeant
Williams added that a block away, at Burlingame and Lorton Avenues, there were stop signs
and the City received an equal number of complaints. He said that these intersections were
actually enforcement issues. Commissioner Warden suggested that this be an agenda item
in April or May for discussion.
Commissioner Warden also commented that an agenda item be added to eliminate the
Quad map. Chair Conway stated that further discussion by the Commission would be
beneficial.
Commissioner Noworolski suggested that the upcoming Traffic & Parking Technology
Seminar be pushed back to May due to demands and conflicts. Chair Conway suggested
that the date be determined offline amongst the Commissioners.
Commissioner Noworolski expressed his concern of the congestion at Lincoln School on
Devereux Drive just before school and after school. Mr. Chou said that it was a combined
effort between the school administration and the City to enforce and educate to the parent
drivers picking up and dropping off their students. Mr. Warden commented that this a
widespread problem at all schools.
Commissioner McDonnell noted that there appears to be an unnecessary red curb on Oak
Grove Avenue south between the two driveways. Another area brought up was the red
zones behind the bleachers. It was agreed that these two are as will be reviewed to
potentially recapture parking spaces.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
No updates.
10.2 Miscellaneous Reports
Mr. Chou reported that he received a letter addressed to Engineer Vict or Voong, from
the owner of the residence that has had a storage trailer on Edgehill Drive and Paloma
Avenue. The letter stated that they were anticipating the removal of the trailer by the
end of April. Mr. Chou said he would respond back to the owner, via Mr. Voong, and
stress that the trailer must be removed by the end of April.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.