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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2003.12.11 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 11, 2003 Commissioners Present:Jim McIver, Chair Russ Cohen, Vice Chair Lisa De Angelis Stephen Warden Commissioners Absent:David Mayer Staff Present:Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Sgt. Dawn Cutler, Police Department Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Staff Absent:None Visitors:Cathy Costello, 875 Stanton Road, Burlingame Steven Wierenga, 827 California Drive, Burlingame Nancy Padilla, 909 Linden Avenue, Burlingame Don Cory, 833 Alpine Avenue, Burlingame Michael Sparer, 433 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Kathleen Sparer, 433 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Alan Klein, 325 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Suzie Klein, 325 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Jan E. Wald, 200 Peninsula Avenue, Burlingame Chris Eckert, 118 Peninsula Avenue, Burlingame Teresa Colone, 30 Dwight Road, Burlingame Hamid Bean, 889 California Drive, Burlingame TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 11, 2003 1.CALL TO ORDER. 7:05 p.m. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 5 Commissioners present. Chair McIver regretfully acknowledged the passing of Sgt. Cutler’s mother and C.J. “Rube” Leonelli, who was retired from the Police Department. 4.CURRENT BUSINESS. 4.1 ACTION ITEMS. 4.1.1 Elect New Chair and Vice Chair for 2004 It was moved and seconded (Comms. Warden/De Angelis) to nominate Vice Chair Cohen as Chair for 2004, approved by voice vote, 3-1-1 (Vice Chair Cohen dissenting and Comm. Mayer absent). It was moved and seconded (Comms. De Angelis/Cohen) to nominate Comm. Warden as Vice Chair for 2004, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Comm. Mayer absent). 4.1.2 Approval of Minutes for November 13, 2003 It was moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/Warden) to approve the minutes, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Comm. Mayer absent). 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS. 4.2.1 On-street parking study for 800 block of California Drive The Commission agreed to combine discussion of this item with Item 4.2.3. Sgt. Cutler stated that, as requested at the last meeting, she checked the use permit for Autohaus Exec. The results were that there is no limitation on cars being parked off-site. She stated that Code Enforcement will be meeting with the owner soon. Sgt. Cutler also stated that the City Attorney advised that posting “For Sale” signs on parked vehicles is not an enforceable citation. Commissioner Warden stated that he and Commissioner De Angelis met recently with the owners and merchants of this area to discuss the parking situation; and that, another meeting will be scheduled for January 2004. From the floor, Mr. Bean stated that he periodically reports abandoned vehicles parked in this area to the police. Mr. Wierenga stated he is opening his business in January and wants 1-2 hour parking limit so there would be parking turnover Monday thru Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to eliminate long- term parking. He suggested long-term and overnight parking be approved for the east side of California Drive. Mr. Cory asked why the bus stop was moved which now eliminates four parking spaces. Mr. Chou stated that the bus stop was moved due to the new traffic signal there; however, The City of Burlingame Page 2 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 11, 2003 he will meet with SamTrans to work out a possible relocation of the bus stop and to see why there is such a long red zone in place now. 4.2.2 Request for mid-block crosswalk at 875 Stanton Road Mr. Chou stated that according to the pedestrian study conducted, this crosswalk would only service this site and four employees next door. He stated that he cannot recommend a mid-block crosswalk since there is no big influx of employees to use it. From the floor, Ms. Costello stated that even without the pedestrian volume, it’s a serious hazard for the disabled to cross at this site. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/De Angelis) to make this an Action item immediately; approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Comm. Mayer absent). It was then moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/McIver) to deny the request for a mid-block crosswalk, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Comm. Mayer absent). Ms. Costello stated she will re-submit her request if use increases. Comm. De Angelis suggested that the passenger loading zone approved last month be placed where the petitioner wants the crosswalk. Mr. Chou stated that he and the petitioner had looked at that possibility. If the loading zone were placed directly in front of the main doors, it would eliminate two on-street spaces. The originally suggested location is west of the entrance, and adjacent to a driveway which would provide additional space for drivers to pull into the zone. Ms. Costello stated that she has no problem with this location and preferred it over being directly in front of the building entrance. Comm. Cohen suggested leaving the loading zone location as is. 4.2.3 Request for 1-hour parking limit at 827 California Drive See Item 4.2.1. 4.2.4 Requests for STOP sign/pedestrian signal on Carolan Avenue at Morrell Avenue Mr. Chou stated that he had completed pedestrian count studies for this site; however, due to rainy weather, the results were lower than expected. He stated that Police enforcement has also been high for this study period. He restated that while no funding is available for installation of an illuminated crosswalk, staff would attempt to apply for grant funding, and list this as a future Capital Improvement Project. Mr. Chou explained that the crosswalk currently has school crossing signs and pavement legends. However, the problem is that the street is very flat and drivers may not see the legends. As an interim measure, staff is recommending the installation of reflective buttons and orange knock-down delineators at the crosswalk. Mr. Chou explained that the reflective buttons can increase crosswalk visibility and would be highlighted by vehicle lights. The Commissioners further discussed raising the crosswalk, an illuminated crosswalk sign, battery-operated lighting and customized knock-down delineators. From the floor, Ms. Padilla was concerned that nothing has been done yet and asked if the high school students have been educated. Sgt. Cutler advised that Officer Harmon spoke to the school The City of Burlingame Page 3 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 11, 2003 principal about the majority of drivers being students using this thoroughfare. Many citations have been issued since additional enforcement was stepped up. Ms. Padilla suggested a platform on the west side and the hedges being cut back. She then volunteered to be a crossing guard at this site. Mr. Cory stated that his walking stick was hit by a passing vehicle and his dog almost got hit, too. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/Warden) to move this item to an Action item immediately. It was then moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/Warden) to install delineators and reflective dots with the addition of signs on delineators for the short term; and for the long term, to install an illuminated system if we get the funding; approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Comm. Mayer absent). Comm. Warden asked if the residents could contribute some of the needed funding. Mr. Chou will check the feasibility of that. 4.2.5 Request removal of 2-hour parking limit on Occidental Avenue From the floor, Ms. Sparer requested that the parking limit sign remain because if they are removed, drivers would stop using the parking lots. She requested stickers for residents so they could park longer. Drivers coming from El Camino Real generally drive 45 mph on this street. Mr. Klein stated that the 2-hour parking is a nuisance for him and his guests. He requested stickers for residents and their guests. Mr. Sparer stated that several moving trucks park overnight between Bellevue and Chapin. He requested that the signs remain and requested stickers for residents. Ms. Klein requested removal of the signs; but if they’re not removed, she requested stickers for residents and guests. Comm. Cohen asked each speaker how much they would pay for an annual sticker: $25 was the typical response. Sgt. Cutler stated that issuing resident stickers is a good concept, but they require costly tracking by staff due to counterfeiting capabilities. Comm. Cohen asked if the Bellevue corner is City property. Sgt. Cutler will verify what part belongs to the county, to Hillsborough and to Burlingame. She stated that although enforcement will be increased, using radar may not be allowed due to the short distance there. Mr. Chou stated that response was low to the notices sent advising of this meeting. He recommended re-noticing the neighborhood and continue this item as a Discussion Item next month. Chair McIver requested that the next notice emphasize that the next meeting may be the final meeting on this matter. 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS. 5.1 Request to review Dwight Road for speeding problems Mr. Chou stated that a resident complained about the speeding on Dwight Road. The added bulb-out helped but drivers are still speeding from northbound Delaware, and staff suggested looking at upgrading the existing traffic light system at the intersection of Dwight Road and Peninsula Avenue to an actuated system. 5.2 Request for height limit signs for Rollins Road at Marsten Road The City of Burlingame Page 4 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 11, 2003 Mr. Chou stated that while the Commission recently dismissed this item, a business located on the northwest corner of the intersection has asked that the Commission examine this request again. 6. FROM THE FLOOR. 6.1 Mr. Eckert stated that he lives on the corner of Peninsula and Bancroft. On a regular basis, there are so many cars parked on the Bancroft side of his property that there is no room for his car or guests. Residents in a rental unit next door regularly park five cars on the street. Residents and guests of Woodlake Apartments park at this site. Further, Woodlake will be relocating many residents’ off-street parking to the street due to construction. Also, he has seen people park their cars and take other transportation to the airport leaving their cars for several days. He has reported cars parking beyond 72 hours to the police. Sgt. Cutler advised that they can report the cars from the first day they park so the police can place a 72-hour warning notice on the vehicle and tow it away after 72 hours. Also, the police can issue warnings at night if the parked cars don’t have an overnight parking permit on display. Comm. Warden suggested that Mr. Eckert contact Woodlake management to request their residents not park in other areas. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS. 7.1 From Staff to Commission 7.1.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report Mr. Chou stated that the City has received three applications for Traffic Commissioner. Appointment by Council is anticipated next month. 7.1.1.1 Bicycle Safety Issues in Burlingame - None. 7.2 From Commission to Staff 7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Comm. Warden asked about speeding at McKinley School. Sgt. Cutler advised that the School Liaison Officer will be taking care of this issue. Comm. Warden asked about the No Left Turn sign for Bellevue Avenue at El Camino Real. Mr. Chou will check on the work order status. Chair McIver asked about double striping on Burlingame Avenue business area. Mr. Chou stated that he is waiting for a paving project so he can add this item to the contract. 7.2.2 Comments and communication - None. 7.2.3 Expected absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, January 8, 2004 meeting - None. 8. INACTIVE ITEMS. The City of Burlingame Page 5 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 11, 2003 9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING. 4.2.1 & 4.2.3 - Discussion Item 4.2.5 - Discussion Item 5.1 - Discussion Item 5.2 - Discussion Item 10. ADJOURNMENT. 9:25 p.m. The City of Burlingame Page 6