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Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday - January 13, 2005
Commissioners Present:Russ Cohen, Chair
Stephen Warden, Vice Chair
Eugene Condon
Dan Conway
Victor James
Commissioners Absent:None
Staff Present:Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Sergeant Shepley, Police Department
Lori Brock, Secretary, Public Works
Staff Absent:None
Visitors:Ray Chang, 1114 Eastmoore Road, Burlingame
Norel Regnier, Our Lady of Angels Parish Administrator, 1721 Hillside Dr.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
7:00 p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF
Chair Cohen and the Commission welcomed Commission Secretary, Lori Brock and Traffic Sergeant,
Don Shepley
4. ROLL CALL
5 of 5 Commissioners present.
5.CURRENT BUSINESS
5.1 ACTION ITEMS
5.1.1 Approval of Minutes
The November 10, 2004 minutes were approved unanimously by the Commission.
Motion:To approve Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Minutes for 11/10/04.
M/S/C:Warden, Condon, 5/0/0
5.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.2.1 Evaluate limited-time parking at 818-826 Mahler Road
Mr. Chou explained that Commissioner James was working on the matter and would have
more information to report at the next meeting.
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS
6.1 Green zone (24-minute parking) on Eastmoor Road, at Village Park
Mr. Chou explained that this item pertains to the installation of a 24-minute green zone in front of
Village Park. He stated that the request stemmed from public complaints to the Parks and
Recreation Department regarding more parking spaces along Eastmoor Road.
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Resident Ray Chang of 1114 East More Road was present and said that he doesn’t have a problem
with the 24-minute parking zone, but he is concerned that emergency vehicles will have difficulties
if parking is allowed on both sides of the narrow street. He also said that if parking were allowed,
visibility will be limited should a child run into the street.
7. FROM THE FLOOR
None
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
8.1 Bicycle Safety Issues in Burlingame
8.1.1 Funding application for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Projects
Mr. Chou reported that the submitted (TDA) application scored better then expected at a
high 60 to low 70 which was within our own thumbnail of scoring. Chair Cohen questioned
if we should have representation during the presentation phase. Mr. Chou acknowledged that
he is planning to make the presentation for the City’s project. He added that the winning
project sponsors list would be approved by C/CAG in April. Mr. Chou was commended for
excellence in his thoroughness of the completed applications.
8.2 From Staff to Commission
8.2.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report
Chip Seal Resurfacing Program - Mr. Chou stated that at the previous meeting he reported
that the Skyline Boulevard area resurfacing was postponed due to weather and contractor
problems. Since then, the project has been terminated. He reported that this was due to a
contractor who was using an oil not specified / approved for the project. The Department of
Public Works expects the work to resume on this project in April, 2005
8.2.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report
None.
8.3 From Commission to Staff
8.3.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests.
Commissioner Condon reported that the City would receive a letter from the Principal of
Lincoln School regarding crosswalks. Chair Cohen reported that on southbound Rollins Road
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at Broadway, the roadway arrow configuration need repaintingl. He stated that the last set of
arrows in the center southbound lane only shows a left-turn arrow, and the others show a
combined left-turn and through arrow. Chair Cohen believes the safest and fastest fix would
be to add a straight arrow to the last arrow. Mr. Chou agreed to look into this issue and have
it fixed.
8.3.2 Comments and Communication
Chair Cohen reflected back to a forum he attended recently, which was sponsored by the City
of Redwood City at the Little Fox Theater. The forum was related to Traffic Calming. Chair
Cohen added that the next forum meeting, which will be held on the second Wednesday (6:30
PM) of the following month, will look at high-density development.
Commissioner Warden spoke regarding an article in the paper reporting residents paying for
speed bumps in an unincorporated area of the county.
Commissioner Condon reported recent publicity regarding car racing. Sargeant Shepley
reported a “sting” operation was in affect, but no arrests were made. He stated that drivers
have probably moved on.
Commissioner Warden reported that the Mayor and Vice Mayor will be holding meetings
every three to four months with each commission chair to address the overlap of issues
between commissions. He added that the City Council will be meeting with each commission
once a year, and the TSPC is scheduled to meet with the Council on October 13, 2005 at 6:00
PM in City Hall.
Chair Cohen suggest working with other Commissions such as the Beautification Committee,
to provide a different perspective to removing trees and the associated consequences. When
funding becomes available, it was suggested that the City invites a speaker from the City of
Redwood City to show how examples of each traffic calming program works. Other devices
and low tech ways are examples of traffic calming, not just speed bumps.
8.3.3 Next Meeting: February 10, 2005. No expected absences.
9. INACTIVE ITEMS
9.1 Occidental Avenue - Temporary removal of 2-hour parking restrictions and monitored.
Mr. Chou reported that there was no additional news to report at this time. Chair Cohen agreed and
provided the newer Commissioners with a brief history of the request.
9.2 Cortez Avenue - Our Lady of Angels traffic and parking situation.
Norel Ragnier, Parish Administrator for our Lady of Angels Church was present to speak. She stated
that the school has re-routed traffic to ease congestion. She added that traffic flows better and
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neighborhood complaints are down. Commissioner Condon expressed concern to Ms. Regnier that
the Commission received zero feedback from the school administration after numerous requests for
a traffic plan and follow-up report.
Commissioner Condon asked Ms. Regnier to relay a request to OLA principal Carol Bender to attend
the next meeting in Fegbruary to discuss the latest traffic changes. Ms. Regnier said that she would
extend the invitation, but that she was not Ms. Bender’s supervisor. Ms. Regnier also requested a
copy of the letter that would be sent to the school principal as backup material which she will then
forward to the Pastor of Our Lady of Angels. Mr. Chou stated that a formal letter would be sent to
the Church, requesting information on the traffic situation from the perspective of the church and
school.
10. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
Occidental Avenue (Item 9.1) continues as Inactive Item.
Cortez/OLA (9.2) continues as Discussion Item.
Mahler Road (item5.2.1) as Discussion Item.
Greenzone (item 6.1) agendize as Discussion Item.
Lincoln School crosswalks agendize as Discussion Item.
11. ELECTION OF NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Chair Cohen gave a closing speech to thank the various people and open the floor to nominations.
Commissioner Warden was elected as Chair, and Commissioner Condon as Vice Chair for the 2005 term
12 ADJOURNMENT
7:55 p.m.
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