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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2000.12.14The City of Burlingame CITY HALL - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Approved W ednesday, December 14, 2000 Commissioners Present:Lisa De Angelis, Chair Jim McIver, Vice Chair Tim Auran Jim Evans Commissioners Absent:David Mayer Staff Present:Frank Erbacher, Assistant Director of Public Works Philip Ho, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department Bob Ransom, Traffic Sergeant, Police Department Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Department Staff Absent:None Visitors:Antoinette Galindo, 2108 Adeline Drive, Burlingame Robert Galindo, 2108 Adeline Drive, Burlingame Rosann Fraher, RSM, 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame John Fraher, 1365 De Soto Avenue, Burlingame Luis Moran, 2119 Adeline Drive, Burlingame George Bullwinkel, 2101 Adeline Drive, Burlingame Cynthia Bullwinkel, 2101 Adeline Drive, Burlingame Jim Griffin, 2104 Adeline Drive, Burlingame Mary Griffin, 2104 Adeline Drive, Burlingame Pat Kinsella, 1520 Columbus, Burlingame Jim Briggs, 1442 Montero Avenue, Burlingame A. Pallels, 1456 Alvarado Avenue, Burlingame Minutes for 12-14-00 Meeting.wpd Page 1 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved W ednesday, December 14, 2000 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 present. 4.CURRENT BUSINESS. 4.1 ACTION ITEMS. 4.1.1 Introduction of new City Manager, Jim Nantell Mr. Nantell was introduced to the commissioners and staff. He said how much he appreciated the time and effort the commissioners expend to help the City. 4.1.2 Minutes of November 8, 2000, were submitted and approved. 4.1.3 Proclamations for former TSPC Chair and Vice Chair Chairwoman De Angelis read aloud the proclamations recognizing the efforts of former Commissioners Harber and Simonetti. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Auran/Evans) to present these proclamations to the former commissioners. Unanimously approved by the Commission. 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS. 4.2.1 Request by City Council to investigate traffic safety on Adeline Drive (Hoover Avenue to Vancouver Avenue) Mr. Erbacher stated that the roads in this area are narrow, much like most of Burlingame’s residential streets. Several speed studies were performed when cars were parked on this street which causes the road to narrow and to compound the situation, there is an obvious curve between Vancouver and Columbus. Drivers reduced speed when cars were parked. Mr. Ho advised that in the last 5 years there have been six accidents on Adeline between Hoover and Vancouver; however, none were attributed to the narrow street condition. Comm. Auran asked the time of the accidents: one at 5 p.m.; the rest, 7-10 a.m. Mr. Erbacher provided several exhibits showing the stopping site distances needed: 150 feet for vehicles traveling at 25 mph; two opposing vehicles would need 300 feet. From the floor: Resident at 2108 Adeline stated that when no cars are parked on Adeline, drivers pick up speed. When cars are parked, they go slower; so with “No Parking” signs, cars will speed up. Resident at 2104 Adeline stated that he cannot back out of his driveway in the morning due to speeding cars, but when parked cars are present, the problem doesn’t exist. He asked who complained about the traffic? He lives here and sees no problem with parked Minutes for 12-14-00 Meeting.wpd Page 2 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved W ednesday, December 14, 2000 cars especially since they slow down the traffic. Resident at 2108 Adeline went door to door asking about this issue and no one mentioned parking as a problem, just speeding. Resident at 2101 Adeline stated that putting a Stop sign at the southwest corner of Adeline will make it impossible to exit his driveway and suggested a Stop sign be placed at the northeast corner instead. Resident at 2119 Adeline stated that some houses have single driveways so they need on-street parking. Residents extend courtesy by staggering their parked cars. Resident at 1520 Columbus suggested concreting past the curb for cars to park. Mr. Erbacher suggested adding advisory speed and curve signs since we have had no accident problem. Comm. Auran wants to visit the site for review. This will be an Action item next month. The meeting notice will be sent to residents. 4.2.2 Request for speed limit signs and speed bumps on Alvarado Avenue (Adeline Drive to Hillside Drive) Mr. Ho advised that he received this request from Mercy High’s Executive Director. Students use Adeline and Hillside. Morning traffic uses Alvarado northbound and there is parking on both sides of the street. There are no speed limit signs in this area and there are no curves. In the last five years, no accident was attributed to speed. From the floor, Sister Fraher, Mercy Principal, stated she is concerned about the school entrance in the morning when it is impossible to speed because of the traffic. She supports a safer street but speed bumps would be more useful on school property. Resident at 1456 Alvarado stated the problem is volume, not speed. Mr. Erbacher explained that speed bumps are not a recognized traffic control device. Comm. Evans suggested adding a speed limit sign. Mr. Ho stated he supports this suggestion. This will be an Action item next month. 4.2.3 Millbrae BART Station - Potential Impacts on City streets Mr. Erbacher advised that he attended a presentation by SamTrans and BART on parking controls. Since studies have been made, they will be making recommendations and conferring with local cities. Mr. Erbacher will keep the commission apprized as more information becomes available. 5.ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS. 5.1 Request for residential permit parking on Lexington Way and close off the access path from Lexington Way to Burlingame High School parking lot. Mr. Ho advised that there is spillover parking onto the streets from the high school. Mr. Erbacher advised that we need to know what the response should be to this request. Comm. Auran suggested the high school helping. Sgt. Ransom spoke to some residents who Minutes for 12-14-00 Meeting.wpd Page 3 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved W ednesday, December 14, 2000 don’t want closure of the park access path. Staff will respond with a letter that there will be no action on this request without neighbors support. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Parks Department and to the high school. 6. FROM THE FLOOR. 6.1 Patrick Kinsella a resident on Columbus stated that a black pickup is always parked far from the curb on the Adeline curve and is in the way of traffic. Also, it seems no one stops at the Stop sign on Adeline. Sgt. Ransom advised that the police is monitoring the Stop signs on Adeline at Columbus and at Hoover. 7.INFORMATION ITEMS. 7.1 From Staff to TSPC 7.1.1 Size of TSP Commission Mr. Ho advised that at the last Council meeting, this commission was reduced from seven members to five; therefore, three is now a quorum. 7.1.2 Request for STOP signs on Adeline Drive at Cortez Avenue Mr. Erbacher advised that Council plans to rescind the ordinance for the new Stop signs. Staff’s staff report was not clear enough in that the Stop signs were not warranted. Mr. Ho is preparing a Notice of Hearing for the January 17, 2001 Council meeting. Mr. Erbacher asked the commission how we can notice the public about new Stop signs such as placing a street barricade at the related intersection with an informational notice posted and the normal publishing of such notice. Commission concurred with Comm. Evans’ suggestion to announce pertinent Council meeting dates to the Traffic Commission audience in attendance and follow up by sending them a notice of the Council meeting. Comm. McIver suggested that the commissioners attend Council meetings when commission issues are to be presented. 7.1.3 Traffic Engineer’s Report - Nothing to report. 7.1.4 Staff Action Log. Updated. Mr. Erbacher advised that the Dwight Road markings, etc., are on hold due to the residents requesting a formal presentation to Council instead. Mr. Erbacher is the residents’ liaison to Council. Minutes for 12-14-00 Meeting.wpd Page 4 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved W ednesday, December 14, 2000 7.2 From TSPC to Staff 7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests from TSPC. 7.2.1.1 Comm. McIver noticed traffic congestion at the school’s white zone at Broadway and Vancouver in the mornings when parents drop off students. It seems to be mostly vans that are parked there for over an hour. Sgt. Ransom advised that many schools have the same problem and will add this to their list for monitoring. 7.2.1.2 Chair De Angelis stated there is a congestion management issue at Lincoln School as reported to her by a Cortez Avenue resident who might send a letter to the commission about a drop off zone. 7.2.2 Comments and communication. Mr. Ho advised that there will be grading work done on the right of way north of Broadway by the railroad tracks. This is a Joint Powers Board project. 7.2.3 Expected absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, January 11, 2001 meeting. None. 8.INACTIVE ITEMS. 8.1 Request for two STOP signs at Palm Drive/Crossway Road and a Speed Bump on Palm Drive at Edgehill Road Mr. Ho advised that this is an Inactive Item for monitoring purposes. 8.2 Request for traffic control on Dwight Road Mr. Ho advised that this is an Inactive Item for monitoring purposes. 9.AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING. 4.2.1 to Action 4.2.2 to Action 5.1 depends on applicant submittal 10. ADJOURNMENT. 9:00 p.m. Minutes for 12-14-00 Meeting.wpd Page 5