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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, May 8, 2008
Commissioners Present: Dan Conway, Chair
Michael Bohnert, Vice Chair
Jerry McDonnell
Stephen Warden
Commissioners Absent: Mark Noworolski
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Sgt. Dean Williams, Police Department
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Visitors: Pat Gray, 1616 Adeline Drive
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Meeting called to order at 6:58 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL.
4 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of March 8, 2007 as submitted.
M/S/C: Warden/Bohnert; 4/0/1
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Gray from the Green Ribbon Task Force expressed the need for p ublic transportation
and suggested that the shuttle service be re-assessed due to non-existent ridership and to
reinstitute the overnight parking ordinance.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Commission Appeals Process
Chair Conway sought comments from the Commission on the final draft version of the
Commission’s Appeals Procedure document. There were no comments and the
Commission was satisfied with the final draft.
Motion: Approve the Appeals Process as presented.
M/S/C: Warden, Bohnert; 4/0/1
8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
8.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
8.1.1 In-pavement Illuminated Crosswalks – Verbal Report
Mr. Chou reported that an illuminated crosswalk was being considered at
Highland Avenue & California Drive. This installation would be approxim ately 18
solar powered lights across four lanes. Installation would be pending the
manufacturing and receipt of materials, which he believed to be two to three
months out.
8.1.2 Bellevue Avenue/California Drive Intersection – Verbal Report
Mr. Chou provided a feasibility report from DKS Associates on potential traffic re-
design of the area to improve both traffic and pedestrian safety. He reviewed the
report findings which were three potential design modifications:
1. Full traffic signalization
2. Full roundabout design
3. Half/partial roundabout design
Mr. Chou stated that each design alternative had its positive and negative
attributes. He added that at least the City had some designs to look into further
when funding becomes available.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
8.2.1 Selective Enforcement List – Verbal Report
Sergeant Williams provided the Commission with the Selected Enforcement List,
and went through certain items on the list with the Commission.
8.3 Commissioners’ Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Traffic & Parking Technology Seminar Series – Discussion
Chair Conway stated that the seminars could be an opportunity to promote the
Shuttle Service and Bike Path program. Chair Conway then opened the floor for
public discussion.
Pat Gray suggested conducting a survey of opinion re garding transportation in the
town.
Discussion occurred as to how to get a better turnout for future series. It was
determined that the location should be Council Chambers or the Lane Room.
Additional topics could be shuttle service and B/PAC projects. Commissioner
Bohnert stated that he would coordinate the date with the representative of the
Sustainable San Mateo County Organization for a presentation sometime late in
June.
8.3.2 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns
None.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Warden acknowledged that the trailer on Edgehill Drive was finally off the
street after 1 ½ years.
Commissioner Warden brought to the attention of the Commission that the illuminated
crosswalk northbound California Drive by Stacks is out. Mr. Chou said that staff was aware
and was ordering the parts.
Commissioner Warden stated that Autohaus Exec has more cars out there for sale.
Commissioner Warden provided the Commission with his current address.
Commissioner McDonnell provided an email communication from Pat Gray regarding
overnight parking for the record and will forward a copy to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Bohnert sought status of the lit crosswalk at Broadway.
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10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Mr. Chou reported that they did not really meet this month. He said that at the next
meeting, they would be looking at ideas for the Carolan Avenue bike path lane route
for a TDA grant application cycle in December.
10.2 Miscellaneous Reports
None.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Conway noted Gene Condon’s idea of parking medallions at the airport and an update
on Traffic Seminar series.
Mr. Chou may have two stop sign requests pending studies and warrants.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.