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Home My WebLink AboutMin - TSP - 2001.12.13The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 13, 2001 Commissioners Present:Lisa De Angelis, Chair Jim McIver, Vice Chair Russ Cohen David Mayer Commissioners Absent:Jim Evans Staff Present:Frank Erbacher, Assistant Director of Public Works Homayoun Barekat, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Keith Tamura, Traffic Officer, Police Department Keith Marshall, Fire Marshal, Fire Department Staff Absent:Dawn Cutler, Traffic Sergeant, Police Department Visitors:Jennifer Pfaff, 615 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline Drive, Burlingame TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 13, 2001 1.CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chair De Angelis. 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 Election of New Chair and New Vice Chair for Year 2002 It was moved and seconded (Comms. Mayer/DeAngelis) to elect Vice Chair McIver to Chair and Comm. Evans to Vice Chair for 2002. Unanimously approved by the Commission. 4.1.2 Minutes for November 8, 2001, were submitted and approved. 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2.1 Request for Red Zone at 1225 Oak Grove Avenue (No area noticing) Mr. Barekat advised that he did further studies at this location but could not identify a significant problem. Extending the red zone would restrict parking availability further. Mr. Erbacher advised that this driveway is not much different than other driveways in the area. Comm. Cohen visited the site and sees this site has an advantage since it is next to another driveway. Comm. Mayer visited the site and recommends a red zone for two full car spaces. Chair DeAngelis asked if height of parked vehicles is the problem. Mr. Erbacher advised that, no, those exiting this driveway actually have the advantage of one driveway plus two parking spaces, another driveway and a red zone which provides a good window to see oncoming traffic. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/McIver) to move this to an Action Item immediately; it was then moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/McIver) to deny this request as recommended by staff. Motion was approved by the Commission with the following vote: 3 Ayes, 1 Nay (Mayer), 1 Absent. 4.2.2 Request for Red Zone on north side of Poppy Drive, east of Adeline Drive There was an original request for a blue handicapped zone at 2520 Poppy Drive; however, since their neighbor on Adeline Drive also requested a blue zone, staff suggested one red zone for their mutual use since they won’t be parking their cars, just unloading passengers. Mr. Erbacher advised that a white zone could be placed for passenger loading only. Comm. Cohen suggested trying a white zone as a first step to respond to their needs then placing the blue zone. Officer Tamura advised that if the zone is red and the police receive a report that a car is parked there, they are obliged to issue a citation. Staff recommended one white zone placed between residences. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Mayer/Cohen) to move this to an Action Item immediately; it was then moved and seconded (Comms. Mayer/McIver) to accept staff’s recommendation for one white The City of Burlingame Page 2 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 13, 2001 zone for both parties to have access to passenger unloading. Unanimously approved by the Commission. 4.2.3 Residential Traffic Calming Program Study - Proposed Study Outline Mr. Barekat advised that he has incorporated all comments from the last meeting and included legal issues and property value issues. He also provided a video of traffic calming devices. He asked for comments and stated he will have more forms, e.g., the ballot and the petition, available at the next meeting. The Fire Marshal advised he will interface with Redwood City for their input. The main concern is the wear and tear on their $400,000 fire apparatus going over humps or slowing down to avoid vehicle damage. Mr. Erbacher advised that we will review the outline in January and proceed to Council in February so that, if approved, money can then be set aside in the budget for traffic calming requests. Comments included using bullets to avoid inadvertent prioritizing of measures; using italics and asterisks for emphasis. The petition and guidelines for speed humps will be added for next month’s meeting. Also, a flow chart will be added showing the steps to be followed. 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 Selective Enforcement status prepared by Sgt. Cutler showed results from November. Nineteen traffic stops were made on Howard and 9 on Bayswater during peak traffic hours. 5.2 Howard Avenue - Speed and Trucks (e-mail) 5.3 3138 Rivera - Speed and Signage (e-mail) 5.4 1300 Block of Vancouver Avenue - Speed Concerns (petition) 5.5 2415 Adeline Drive - Letter regarding Traffic Concerns related to Sisters of Mercy Locale From the floor, the petitioner explained the traffic safety concerns for her area with the Sisters of Mercy having more events causing more traffic and diverting “main gate” traffic to the service road. Weekend traffic is heavy, too, due to retreats, weddings and other events at the site. Also, the new parking lot at Mercy has not reduced on-street parking. Delivery trucks have hit cars parked in the area. The heavy traffic impedes normal residential traffic on Adeline. Mr. Erbacher advised the required parking is set by Planning and is addressed in the City’s response to her letter. There used to be a centerline on Adeline Drive but has worn off and can be replaced. The volume of traffic cannot be changed by the City. The main gate is controlled by Mercy. The City can do The City of Burlingame Page 3 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 13, 2001 a radar study. Speed will be studied along with volume. The data will be gathered in January and will be available in February. A work order will be issued to replace the centerline with dots added. 6. FROM THE FLOOR 6.1 A resident asked about a signal for the crosswalk on California Drive at Stack’s Restaurant. She spoke to the Traffic Engineer two years ago about it and was told there was no money available and perhaps the following year a signal would be budgeted. Mr. Erbacher advised this is on a “wish list” at this time. The signals for California Drive at Carmelita Avenue and Morrell Avenue will be going in soon. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 From Staff to Commission 7.1.2 Traffic Engineer’s Report Mr. Barekat advised that the project installing traffic signals for Carmelita and Morrell will be going out to bid soon. 7.1.3 Staff Action Log Submitted with updates. 7.2 From Commission to Staff 7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Comm. Cohen received a citizen request as to why the new parking meters in downtown lots take only quarters. Mr. Barekat explained that for box capacity and collection purposes, quarters are best. 7.2.2 Comments and communication Comm. Cohen advised that pursuant to the City Engineer’s study for a new downtown parking lot which includes making distant lots free, he has put together a preliminary report on signage that could work in downtown Burlingame which includes examples from across the United States. He stated that good signage and public education is the cornerstone of a successful campaign to encourage employees to park in the free lots. 7.2.3 Expected absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, January 10, 2002 meeting - None. 8. INACTIVE ITEMS. The City of Burlingame Page 4 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved Thursday, December 13, 2001 8.1 Request for traffic control on Dwight Road Mr. Erbacher advised he is in the process of looking at the plans. 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 Officer Tamura stated that the speed appears to be coming down. He provided Sgt. Cutler’s Selective Enforcement results for November which showed 16 citations issued, slightly down from 19 last month. Also, 13 verbal warnings were issued. 9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING 2415 Adeline Drive request to Acknowledgments - Data gathering in January 10. ADJOURNMENT. 9:30 p.m. The City of Burlingame Page 5