HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2004.07.08The City of Burlingame
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Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Commissioners Present:Russ Cohen, Chair
Stephen Warden, Vice Chair
Eugene Condon
Victor James
Jim McIver
Commissioners Absent:None
Staff Present:Sgt. Dawn Cutler, Police Department
Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Staff Absent:Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Visitors:Mary Ann Martinez, 1321 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame
Alice Wei, 1513 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame
Ken Wei, 1513 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, July 8, 2004
1.CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present.
4.INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER
Chair Cohen introduced Victor James, the new commissioner.
5.CURRENT BUSINESS.
5.1 ACTION ITEMS.
5.1.1 Approval of Minutes for June 10, 2004
It was moved and seconded (Comms. Warden/James) to approve the June 10, 2004 minutes;
approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Comm. McIver abstained).
5.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
5.2.1 Evaluate on-street parking situation on 1300 block of Cortez Avenue and Cabrillo Avenue
Chair Cohen stated that there is a need for a couple of more meetings with Our Lady of Angels
(OLA) parents and representatives of the school and of the parish to develop a specific plan and
timeframe. They will present their recommended plan to the principal to implement. Comm.
Condon stated that there is no need to request that the principal attend future meetings, but there is
a need to give the school a mandate to implement the plan once it is developed.
From the floor, Ms. Martinez talked about how often parents park illegally on Cabrillo and the need
for the school to have better organization. Other schools are organized and provide guides for
drivers. Ms. Martinez stated she will continue to attend the OLA meetings. The next meeting is
scheduled for July 12 at 7 p.m. at OLA.
5.2.2 Request for various improvements to Parking Lot H and 1513 Burlingame Avenue
Sgt. Cutler stated that the City will install “No Littering” signs in the parking lot. She presented a
copy of the April 28, 2004 letter from Tim Richmond, Parks Superintendent, that he sent to the
resident outlining Parks Department actions as well as recommendations for the resident.
From the floor, Ms. Wei requested the lot be cleaned. Sgt. Cutler will check into this.
This will be a Discussion Item next month.
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS. None.
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7. FROM THE FLOOR. None.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS.
8.1 From Staff to Commission
8.1.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report - None.
8.1.2 Traffic Sergeant’s Report - None.
8.2 From Commission to Staff
8.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests
Chair Cohen received the same complaint from two citizens about Parking Lot W and the lot behind
Wells Fargo having new $2 long term meters with no option for short term parkers. Sgt. Cutler
suggested they park at on-street meters.
Vice Chair Warden will contact the Code Enforcement Officer regarding a truck trailer being parked
in a residential driveway.
Comm. Condon stated that the Mayor asked about other parking options for Ecco Restaurant
patrons. Comm. Condon asked the commissioners to re-visit the site. There is a private lot for the
restaurant with entry on California Drive. Vice Chair Warden expressed concern that if Ecco is
approved for a passenger loading zone, other restaurants will request one as well. Chair Cohen stated
that Il Fornaio’s valet service appears to be for their use only; but according to Sgt. Cutler, their valet
service is meant to be used by patrons of restaurants in that general area.
Comm. Condon stated that he has a neighbor who wants a no left turn sign on southbound El
Camino Real at Mills Avenue. Comm. Condon’s concern is that more traffic will turn left onto
Highway Road which is a one-lane road. Sgt. Cutler advised that issues concerning El Camino Real
are referred to Caltrans since it’s a state highway.
Chair Cohen stated that he received several complaints due to Caltrans removing two traffic signals
on El Camino Real at Adeline Drive and stated that anyone complaining should be referred directly
to Caltrans.
8.2.2 Comments and Communication
Chair Cohen stated that in today’s San Mateo Journal, there is an article about the City of San Mateo
putting in a parking permit system.
Vice Chair Warden met with Sgt. Cutler and the Traffic Engineer to evaluate the possibility of a
parking permit system in Burlingame. They are considering areas within 300± feet of Burlingame
Avenue and Broadway in their respective business districts. Main elements they will consider are
cost and the number of affected residents.
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8.2.3 Expected absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, August 12, 2004 meeting
Comm. Condon stated that he may be absent next month.
8.3 Bicycle Safety Issues in Burlingame
Vice Chair Cohen stated that at the subcommittee’s last meeting, they identified bike routes in
Burlingame. Existing routes will be re-signed and new routes are being planned with trails designated
for novices, pros, etc.
9. INACTIVE ITEMS. None.
10. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
5.2.1 to Discussion Item
5.2.2 to Discussion Item
11. ADJOURNMENT. 7:43 p.m.
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