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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2002.07.02 The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Tuesday, July 2, 2002 Commissioners Present:Jim McIver, Chair Jim Evans, Vice Chair Russ Cohen Lisa De Angelis Commissioners Absent:David Mayer Staff Present:Frank Erbacher, Assistant Public Works Director Fred Palmer, City Attorney’s Office Dawn Cutler, Traffic Sergeant, Police Department Staff Absent:Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors:Mark Metcalfe, 401 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Marika Metcalfe, 401 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Rebecca Knudsen, 315 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Frank Kelly, 321 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Joe McVeigh, 329 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Julia McVeigh, 329 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame Bob Hocker, 1610 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame Margaret Lee Blunt, 1538 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame Michael Murdock, 1228 Floribunda Ave., #9, Burlingame Sylvia Rubel, 1469 Bellevue Ave., #803, Burlingame Doug Weaver, 1101 Douglas Avenue, Burlingame Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline Drive, Burlingame TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Tuesday, July 2, 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 present. 4.CURRENT BUSINESS. 4.1 ACTION ITEMS. 4.1.1 Minutes for June 13, 2002, were submitted and approved. 4.1.2 Appeal Regarding Vehicle at 1101 Douglas Avenue - Public Hearing Mr. Palmer advised this is a public hearing requested by Mr. Weaver as a follow up to a code enforcement violation of an inoperable vehicle parked in Mr. Weaver’s driveway. The City requested he move the vehicle; however, Mr. Weaver said he would not. The Commission should find whether or not the vehicle is operable. If inoperable, then make the determination how much time Mr. Weaver has to remove it and then prepare an Order to remove the vehicle. This action will allow Mr. Weaver one more opportunity for appeal which will be to the City Council. From the floor, Mr. Weaver stated that the vehicle has been in his family since 1972; and he is restoring it. However, he recently broke his hip which has slowed down the restoration work. The vehicle is parked on commercial property, and he has seen car agencies park non-licensed cars almost into the street. It is not a nuisance or an eyesore and is registered with the DMV as a non- operating vehicle. He also asked who made the complaint. Mr. Palmer advised that when the hearing is concluded, he may ask for this information in writing. Mr. Palmer then advised that the ordinance applies to all zones, including commercial. The registration has to do with operation of the vehicle on the street. Under City ordinance, he is free to park the vehicle in his garage or within a fenced rear yard. Comm. Evans stated that the City has a right to enforce its ordinances regardless of how long the violation has existed. The Commission has determined that the vehicle is not operational and Comm. Evans recommends giving Mr. Weaver two weeks to remove the vehicle. Comm. Cohen stated that Mr. Weaver is lucky that he has room on the side of his property behind the fence to place the vehicle. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/De Angelis) to authorize the City to take action after two weeks, July 16, 2002, instructing Mr. Weaver to move the subject vehicle. Unanimously approved by the Commission. The City of Burlingame Page 2 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Tuesday, July 2, 2002 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS. 4.2.1 Millbrae BART Station - Traffic and Parking Impacts on City streets - Possible Effects and Traffic Commission Hearing Schedule Chair McIver stated that he and Comm. Cohen met to evaluate approaches in contacting affected businesses in the immediate area of BART. The Commissioners want to have plans of action available, install parking meters in adjacent industrial area, and merchants/businesses suggested time limit (4-hour) parking to allow the Police Department to make only one enforcement sweep a day. Comm. Cohen also suggested adding signage to read “No BART Parking Allowed.” Some of the merchants are willing to pay for these signs. Comm. Evans suggested addressing the problem now to get everything in place so when the problem develops we will be ready to effect the plan(s). Mr. Erbacher stated the commercial-industrial area (Rollins and Adrian Roads) needs to be noticed about the City enacting, for example, 4-hour parking limits with the initial hearing at the Commission level if needed once BART opens, then it could be presented to the City Council. They will then hold a public hearing before final approval. Comm. Evans suggested the initial Commission hearing be held in September. Comm. Cohen stated the light commercial area, California Drive area, will be addressed later. Comm. De Angelis suggested a public meeting and/or distribution of educational materials for each of the three residential-commercial areas to determine distinctive problems. For the next meeting, Mr. Erbacher will provide a more detailed map of the various areas and the Commission can then assign a plan for each area. 4.2.2 Occidental and Chapin Avenues - Speed Issue and Stop Sign Request - Letter From the floor, residents expressed a desire to slow the traffic down but not necessarily with a Stop sign. One resident suggested two Stop signs since traffic from both Ralston Avenue and El Camino Real is too fast. Cars parked along Occidental blocks the driver’s view. They also need enforcement at this site. 30 mph rate is too high. There are a lot of pre-schoolers walking to day care in this neighborhood. Mr. Erbacher advised that an engineering radar speed survey in March showed the 85%-ile is 34 mph; and because it’s residential, it was posted at 30 mph. When establishing the speed limit, they also consider road width and number of accidents that have occurred. Since 1992, there have been two accidents. Also, the traffic count does not warrant Stop signs. Comm. Evans recommends using more traffic enforcement. Mr. Erbacher will check the blocks for parked vehicles later in the day and check site distances. He will also check Occidental for accident reports. Chair McIver stated more data will be obtained and provided at the next meeting. This will be a Discussion Item. Mr. Erbacher advised that notices will be sent again for the next meeting, and staff will add those in attendance today to the list. 4.2.3 Staff request for four 24-minute Parking Spaces on 500 block of Primrose Road, west side Mr. Erbacher advised that City Hall parking lot is full due to an increased number of employees; therefore, short-term parking is needed for visitors to City Hall during business hours. The neighbors were noticed so they could provide their input. The City of Burlingame Page 3 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Tuesday, July 2, 2002 From the floor, Mr. Murdock stated that parking on the street is scarce due to a new apartment building on the corner of Primrose Road and Floribunda Avenue. Mr. Erbacher advised that the 24- minute limit is only until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/De Angelis) to concur with staff’s recommendation to change four 1-hour parking spaces to 24-minute time limits on the 500 block of Primrose Road. Unanimously approved by the Commission. 4.2.4 El Camino Real and Bellevue Avenue - Request for Traffic Signal - Letter Mr. Erbacher advised that there is a site distance issue here; so by copy of his letter to the petitioner, he will advise Caltrans staff who has jurisdiction. City staff and State staff will coordinate a resolution. From the floor, Ms. Rubel stated it’s a dangerous intersection and bad accidents have occurred at this site. 4.2.5 Add Parking Spaces on Magnolia Avenue, west side Mr. Erbacher stated that only two diagonal spaces may be available on this site. The concern is that two lone, diagonally-parked vehicles may become targets for through traffic. Unless there is a demand, he recommends no action at this time. Comm. Evans supports staff’s recommendation. The Commission concurred. 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS. 5.1 Request for Red Zone at 1134 Douglas Avenue - Letter Mr. Erbacher stated that the work order was issued 6/19/02 for this installation. 5.2 Dwight Road at Lexington Way - Request for Stop Sign - E-Mail Mr. Erbacher advised that the speed study supported 25 mph residential speed. This site would not meet Stop sign warrants. The accident apparently occurred when someone pulled out in front of another car. Staff has met with the petitioner with this information. 5.3 Howard Avenue - Speed and Trucks (e-mail) No response from petitioner as yet. Sgt. Cutler submitted the Selective Enforcement results which showed 10 citations issued. 5.4 1300 Block of Vancouver Avenue - Speed Concerns (petition) Petitioner attended traffic calming meetings with no further contact. This item will be on hold for the Traffic Calming Program. The City of Burlingame Page 4 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Tuesday, July 2, 2002 6. FROM THE FLOOR 6.1 Mr. Murdock would like a reevaluation of the traffic markings at Primrose Road and Floribunda Avenue where a Camaro driver has been using it as a sideshow stop. Also, from California Drive to Primrose Road, Floribunda Avenue is now a road test route for Texaco mechanics. It has become unsafe, and Floribunda Avenue has become a major thoroughfare between El Camino Real and California Drive. The existing Yield sign is inconsequential; other markings are needed. Mr. Erbacher advised that a double centerline being installed on Primrose Road will make it more enforceable when a driver goes over the centerline. Comm. Evans suggested updating signage if needed. 6.2 Ms. Abbey stated that on June 13, 2002, she requested enforcement of speed limit, truck weight load limit and fire safety; but Adeline Drive is not on this agenda. She was pleased that the high dry grass at Sisters of Mercy was cut down. She stated she would also like larger bumps placed on Adeline Drive by Poppy Drive to slow traffic and keep cars from straddling the line. Sisters of Mercy has no Stop pavement marking although they do have a Stop sign at their exit which is not effective enough. What is your report; what patrols has the Police Department made; she has not received any communication regarding these issues since the last meeting; and how is it that her community doesn’t receive any notification about these meetings? Sgt. Cutler advised that Adeline Drive has been on the active list for selective enforcement for at least the last six months. Mr. Erbacher stated that at the last meeting he had explained that large bumps on the street could cause a higher hazard since they are more for control at an intersection. They will install the small bumps in a single line. The Stop sign at Sisters of Mercy is on private property which is not the City’s jurisdiction. The main issue at this site is enforcement. The truck weight limit is not controlled for local deliveries. Agenda notification was not necessary for her neighbors this month. Ms. Abbey advised that sometimes Sisters of Mercy places directional a-frame signs on the roadway. She also requested a traffic count for various neighborhood streets. Mr. Erbacher advised that traffic counts are done for potential or real accident issues. She also requested the radar trailer be placed on the downhill side of Adeline Drive between Poppy Drive and Hoover Avenue during morning and afternoon hours. Sgt. Cutler will display the trailer when it’s available. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS. 7.1 From Staff to Commission 7.1.1 Traffic Engineer’s Report Mr. Erbacher reported that the Oak Grove/California signal is still being coordinated. The Burlingame High School is installing more portable classrooms and is allowing on-site parking where space is available to alleviate the demand for street parking. Also, he advised that the new Traffic Engineer has been selected and will arrive on July 29. 7.1.2 Staff Action Log - Attached to Agenda. The City of Burlingame Page 5 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Tuesday, July 2, 2002 7.1.3 Burlingame Parking Study Mr. Erbacher stated this will be prepared later this year. 7.2 From Commission to Staff 7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests 7.2.1.1 Comm. Cohen asked if the sound wall will be continued on Rollins Road. Mr. Erbacher advised that it will probably be done when Caltrans works on the auxiliary lanes for Highway 101 in the next two or three years. 7.2.1.2 Comm. Cohen asked about the safety of turning left when exiting from Bank of America on Chapin Avenue. Mr. Erbacher stated this is a wide street and is manageable for left turning. 7.2.2 Comments and communication Chair McIver stated that Millbrae’s next BART Impact Meeting is scheduled for July 11 at 7 p.m. Comm. Cohen stated that Burlingame High School is having a meeting on July 7 regarding their activities. 7.2.3 Expected absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, August 8, 2002 meeting No expected absences. 8. INACTIVE ITEMS. 8.1 Request for traffic control on Dwight Road City Council approved construction of the new gateway improvements for Dwight Road and will be going out to bid. The City is asking City of San Mateo for joint cost sharing to update the signals at Peninsula Avenue. Sgt. Cutler submitted the Selective Enforcement results which showed that 3 citations were issued. This report only covers a two-week period since the last meeting on June 13. 8.2 Petition from Bayswater & Howard residents requesting a traffic study of area to determine if traffic- calming measures warranted Sgt. Cutler submitted the Selective Enforcement results which showed that 10 citations were issued for Howard. This item is on hold for the Traffic Calming Program. The City of Burlingame Page 6 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Tuesday, July 2, 2002 8.3 1007 Chula Vista Avenue - Letter requesting Speed Limit Signage for Traffic-Calming effect to constrain speeding drivers This item is on hold for the Traffic Calming Program. 8.4 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 Sgt. Cutler submitted the Selective Enforcement results which showed that 24 citations and 8 warnings were issued. 8.5 Concerns about For Sale signs on vehicles parked on El Camino Real at Mills/Peninsula Hospital Comm. Evans suggested removing this item from the Agenda. 9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING. Item 4.2.1 - Discussion Item Item 4.2.2 - Discussion Item Item 4.2.3 - Discussion Item Item 4.2.4 - Send Letter from Staff 10. ADJOURNMENT. 9:45 p.m. The City of Burlingame Page 7