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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2003.09.10 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved W ednesday, September 10, 2003 Commissioners Present:Jim McIver, Chair Russ Cohen, Vice Chair Lisa De Angelis Commissioners Absent:David Mayer Stephen Warden Staff Present:Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Officer Chuck Witt, Police Department Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Staff Absent:Sgt. Dawn Cutler, Police Department Visitors:Michael Norton, 1010 Howard Avenue, San Mateo Kendis Lowe, 1010 Howard Avenue, San Mateo Susan Groetchen, 15 Howard Avenue, Burlingame Ingrid Flowerday, 21 Howard Avenue, Burlingame Ron Charlson, 4 Howard Avenue, Burlingame Sal Garrepo, 4 Howard Avenue, Burlingame Kathy Schmit, 4 Howard Avenue, Burlingame Nan S. Brown, 9 Howard Avenue, Burlingame Mary Martella, 740 Fairfield Road, Burlingame Jacqueline Seger, 728 Linden Avenue, Burlingame TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved W ednesday, September 10, 2003 1.CALL TO ORDER. 7:04 p.m. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 3 of 5 Commissioners present. 4.CURRENT BUSINESS. 4.1 ACTION ITEMS. 4.1.1 Approval of Minutes for July 10, 2003 The minutes were approved as submitted. 4.1.2 Request for red curb at 773 Willborough Place Mr. Chou stated that the neighbors agreed on installation of a red curb. It was moved and seconded (Comms. De Angelis/McIver) to place a red curb at 773 Willborough Place. Approved by voice vote, 3-2 (Comms. Mayer and Warden absent). 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS. 4.2.1 Request for a 4-way STOP at Humboldt Road and Howard Avenue Mr. Chou advised that this intersection is shared with the City of San Mateo. There had been one accident in 12 months on the Burlingame side and two accidents on the San Mateo side. None of these collisions were attributed to right-of-way confusion. He also stated that although the volume is just below the volume warrant threshold, the street is exceptionally wide. Mr. Chou stated that he will share the results of Burlingame’s warrant study with the City of San Mateo and talk to them in coordinating the warrant study efforts since they must concur on any action to be taken. From the floor, Ron Charlson stated there have been many minor accidents at the intersection which were not reported to the police. At one point, there had been 14 accidents in a six-month period. The last accident involved two cars traveling in opposite directions on Howard Avenue and collided when one car turned left at the intersection, sending a driver to the hospital. He felt that a lot of the traffic comes from Peninsula Avenue onto Humboldt Road to reach the frontage road. Kathy Schmit stated that sometimes the speeds reach up to 50 mph, and Victoria Park is one block west of this intersection. Susan Groetchen said that she hears tires screeching several times a month from near misses. She also stated that the neighbors want a stop sign at both ends of Victoria Park. Mike Norton commented that a new business was opening at a site near the intersection. He added that this intersection is the connection between residential and commercial environments. Nan Brown stated that she has difficulty backing out of her driveway because of the speeders. The City of Burlingame Page 2 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved W ednesday, September 10, 2003 Comm. Cohen stated that this site is a potential problem. The perception is that there are 4-way stop signs. Since there are only stop signs on Humboldt Road, he recommends 4-way stop signs at this site. Comm. De Angelis agreed with him. Officer Witt will focus on this area for selective enforcement. This item will be continued at the next meeting. Mr. Chou will add the request for a stop sign on Howard Avenue at Victoria Road which is at the corner of Victoria Park. 4.2.2 Transport bus parking problems on Newlands Avenue Officer Witt stated that this is an enforcement issue and will work with the Code Enforcement Officer to resolve this issue. Comm. De Angelis stated that a similar problem is showing up again on Rollins Road at Morrell Avenue. 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS. 5.1 STOP signs for east/westbound Bellevue at Primrose Road at City Hall Circle Mr. Chou stated this is a staff request due to right-of-way issues at this site. Currently there are two Yield signs in place. Mr. Chou will check the warrants and report back next month. 5.2 On-street parking study for 800 block of California Drive Comm. Cohen suggested that the subcommittee reconvene on this issue. Mr. Chou advised that there are a couple of new businesses going in at this location. It was suggested the subcommittee, made up of Comms. De Angelis and Warden, contact the various representatives at this site to discuss current issues and report back to the Commission. 5.3 Red zone on California Drive at Palm Drive From the floor, Mary Martella stated that vans and SUVs parked on the north side of this site impede the view of cross traffic while trying to turn left onto California Drive from Palm Drive. A red curb would provide greater site distance; and with a new business going in there, the problem will get worse. Mr. Chou will provide data at the next meeting and will make a recommendation then. Ms. Martell also complained about the McKinley School parents double and triple parking to drop off or pick up their children. Officer Witt stated that City staff and school principals have been meeting to discuss this problem at the various Burlingame schools to formulate plans to alleviate some of the traffic problems in these areas. He advised that the Parking Enforcement Officers are involved, too. 5.4 Height limit signs for 1200 block of Rollins Road Mr. Chou stated there had been a problem at this site with trucks blocking traffic signs. The trucking company causing the problem has since moved. Mr. Chou will provide more information at the next meeting. The City of Burlingame Page 3 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved W ednesday, September 10, 2003 5.5 Handicap zone at 728 Linden Avenue From the floor, Jacqueline Seger stated she is representing her mother who has cancer and has a hard time walking. Their residence is near Burlingame High School and when her mother returns from work, the closest on-street parking is a block away. The driveway is used by the son who returns from work at 2:00 a.m. Mr. Chou stated that there is an increasing number of handicap requests and a policy might be in order to regulate future installations. This item will be continued next month. 6. FROM THE FLOOR. None. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS. 7.1 From Staff to Commission 7.1.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report 7.1.1.1 California/Bellevue Lighted Crosswalks Mr. Chou advised that the City is waiting for PG&E to install electric service to this site so that the project can be completed. A handicap ramp has been installed on the east side. The contractor will coordinate installation of the lights and pushbuttons with fluorescent yellow “Yield to Pedestrians” signs for the center of the crosswalk in about four weeks which is when electric power is expected. 7.1.1.2 Bicycle Safety Issues in Burlingame Mr. Chou advised that per a letter from the San Mateo Grand Jury, the City must establish a Bicycle Committee in order to compete for funding for design and installation of bicycle paths and facilities. Therefore, a three-member joint subcommittee will be established comprised of one Planning and two Traffic, Safety and Parking Commissioners. Comm. Brownrigg will represent the Planning Commission. Comm. Cohen volunteered to represent this commission. The third member to the subcommittee will be the Traffic Commissioner to be appointed by Council in November. 7.1.1.3 BART Public Meeting, July 16 - Main Library Comm. Cohen reported on the success of this meeting informing the public of the recent opening of the Millbrae BART Station. The City of Burlingame Page 4 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved W ednesday, September 10, 2003 7.2 From Commission to Staff 7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Comm. Cohen said a citizen reported that there is a lot of speeding on Hillside Drive. Comm. Cohen requested adding this location to the police’s selective enforcement list. Officer Witt also agreed to place the radar trailer on this street for speed awareness. Chair McIver reported that an overgrown hedge on the corner of Canyon Road and El Prado Road had caused site inhibition. Mr. Chou stated that the hedge has been cut back to three feet so is no longer a problem. 7.2.2 Comments and communication None. 7.2.3 Expected absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, October 9, 2003 meeting None. 8. INACTIVE ITEMS. 8.1 Request for speed limit enforcement on Trousdale Drive - Results of Traffic Data Gathering - Speed limits Officer Witt submitted the Selective Enforcement Report that showed 54 citations issued. Mr. Chou stated that staff will notify the residents about the next meeting to discuss the speed situation. 9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING. 4.2.1 to Discussion 5.1 thru 5.5 to Discussion Victoria Park Stop Signs to Discussion 10. ADJOURNMENT. 8:30 p.m. The City of Burlingame Page 5