HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2002.01.10The City of Burlingame
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, January 10, 2002
Commissioners Present:Jim McIver, Chair
Jim Evans, Vice Chair
Russ Cohen
Lisa De Angelis
Commissioners Absent:David Mayer
Staff Present:Frank Erbacher, Assistant Director of Public Works
Homayoun Barekat, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Dawn Cutler, Traffic Sergeant, Police Department
Visitors:Jennifer Pfaff, 615 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame
Beale Quinn, 129 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, January 10, 2002
1.CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chair McIver.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 5 Commissioners were present.
4.CURRENT BUSINESS.
4.1 ACTION ITEMS.
4.1.1 Minutes for December 13, 2001, were submitted and approved.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.2.1 Residential Traffic Calming Program Study - Proposed Study Outline
Mr. Barekat stated there were a few changes made due to last month’s comments; and although the
sketches are not yet completed, if the Commission approves the outline, it will be presented for
Council approval next month. The Commission will receive a full copy of the memo to Council
before their meeting. Chair McIver suggested that the Commission be kept in the loop in approving
the various stages of this program; e.g., in the first paragraph include TSPC approval and in Nos.
2 & 3 for speed humps. Mr. Erbacher advised, however, that the Commission will not become
involved with removals since they may need to be effected immediately if the traffic calming device
is a liability. He further explained some of the thought processes involved in preparing the outline.
Mr. Barekat stated that in voting, only one vote per residence will be counted. If they don’t vote,
they will not be included in total number of residents. Chair McIver stated that Mr. Barekat had
done an excellent job in preparing the outline. It was moved and seconded (Comms.
Evans/DeAngelis) to recommend to Council to approve the Residential Traffic Calming Program
Policy and the Speed Hump Policy as prepared by City Engineering staff. Unanimously approved
by the Commission. Mr. Erbacher advised that the traffic calming program will be added to the
City’s website when completed.
From the floor, the petitioner for Bayswater Avenue asked when money would be budgeted for this
program. Mr. Erbacher advised that when staff starts identifying budget needs for the new fiscal
year, this item will be a high profile item for Council approval.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS
5.1 Petition from Bayswater & Howard residents requesting a traffic study of the area to determine
whether traffic-calming measures are warranted
See 4.2.1 above. Also, Sgt. Cutler submitted Selective Enforcement results for last month. Fourteen
traffic stops were made on Howard and eight stops on Bayswater.
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5.2 Howard Avenue - Speed and Trucks (e-mail)
See 4.2.1 above.
5.3 3138 Rivera - Speed and Signage (e-mail)
Mr. Erbacher has not heard from this petitioner.
5.4 1300 Block of Vancouver Avenue - Speed Concerns (petition)
See 4.2.1 above.
5.5 2415 Adeline Drive - Letter regarding Traffic Concerns related to Sisters of Mercy Locale
Staff provided a copy of a letter to the petitioner from the City Manager.
5.6 1710 Trousdale Drive - Blue Handicapped Zone in front of ramp
Mr. Barekat advised that the petitioner relocated their ramp to the side and requests a handicap space
at the end of the ramp. The petitioner was not present to discuss.
6. FROM THE FLOOR
6.1 Potential request for a traffic calming device for 100 block of Occidental
Mr. Barekat advised that the resident for this request was present; however, she had to leave the meeting
early.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.1 From Staff to Commission
7.1.2 Traffic Engineer’s Report
Mr. Barekat advised that the City will be going out to bid in mid to late February for the Carmelita
Avenue/California Drive traffic signal project which will be part of the Broadway signal
interconnection. Construction is expected to begin in March.
Mr. Barekat also advised that he will attend the Northern California Traffic Calming Users Group
meeting next week and will report back next month.
7.1.3 Staff Action Log
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Mr. Barekat advised that the petitioners who requested a red zone on Poppy Drive at the December
meeting have agreed to a white zone as recommended and approved by the Commission.
7.2 From Commission to Staff
7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests
7.2.1.1 Sgt. Cutler advised that 90% of the parking meters accept all coins. The 9- and 10-
hour meters only accept quarters due to coin box space. The cost of the meters is $380, plus
the pole and installation costs. The City has 2.5 full time and 2 part time parking enforcement
officers with an active requisition for 1 more full time and 1 more part time officers.
7.2.2 Comments and communication
7.2.3 Expected absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, February 14, 2002 meeting
Sgt. Cutler will not be available. Officer Tamura will attend in February.
8. INACTIVE ITEMS.
8.1 Request for traffic control on Dwight Road
Mr. Erbacher advised that one of the residents is a designer and will be ready to discuss layout of the
gateway treatment soon. He advised also that he met with City of San Mateo for their input on modifying
the traffic signal at Peninsula/Dwight/Delaware.
8.2 Millbrae BART Station - Potential Impacts on City streets
8.3 Request for speed limit and truck weight limit enforcement, a traffic signal on Trousdale Drive at
Skyline Boulevard, STOP sign on Trousdale Drive at Loyola Drive and STOP sign on Trousdale
at Quesada Way. Results of Traffic Data Gathering - Speed limits
Chair McIver commended the Police Department in their endeavor to monitor speed. Sgt. Cutler
advised they will continue monitoring at least two more months in hopes of reducing the speed limit.
She also submitted the monthly Selective Enforcement Report which showed there were 13 citations
issued, down from 16 last month. Also, 13 verbal warnings were issued.
9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING - Item 5.6 to Discussion next month
10. ADJOURNMENT. 8:00 p.m.
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