HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2018.02.08Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, February 8, 2018
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1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
January 11, 2018 Meeting Minutesa.
Meeting MinutesAttachments:
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Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers.
5. Public Comments: Non-Agenda
6. Discussion/Action Items
Proclamation for Former Commissioner Nick Ackersa.
Downtown Parkingb.
Staff Report
Parking Lots
Attachments:
7. Information Items
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Meeting Agenda
Engineering Division Reportsa.
Staff Report
Traffic Log
Attachments:
Police Department Reportsb.
Farmer's Marketc.
TSPC Chair/Commissioner's Communicationd.
8. Committee & Sub-Committee Reports
Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)a.
Broadway Parking (Bush & Wettan)b.
School Traffic (Israelit & Londer)c.
ECR Task Force (Londer & Wettan)d.
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
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NEXT TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: March 8, 2018
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, January 11, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:04 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Israelit, Londer, Martos, Wettan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bush
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To accept the minutes of December 14, 2017 as submitted.
M/S/C: Londer/Wettan; 4/0/0
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
Lesly Beatty stated the B/PAC met as a group earlier today and discussed how to put their
best foot forward in 2018. Ms. Beatty shared that the focus of B/PAC in 2018 will be to
encourage and assist the City to update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Map, which she said was
last reviewed in 2004.
Manito Velasco stated that Mills Avenue and Highway Road are very narrow streets. He said
drivers turning from Mills to northbound Highway Road have visibility issues and cars are
allowed to park within 5 feet of the crosswalk, which impacts the safety of bicyclists,
pedestrians, and vehicles. Mr. Velasco requested the Commission and staff review this
location and consider extending the red zone. Chair Martos requested Mr. Velasco email the
photos he has of this location to Mr. Wong.
Chair Martos welcomed new Commissioner, Lynn Israelit and encouraged her to say a few
words about herself. Commissioner Israelit shared that she is originally from Boston and
moved to Burlingame about 10 years ago. She indicated she is a part-time Dermatologist with
two children and is thrilled to be on the Commission.
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Chair Martos stated he is happy to have Ms. Israelit as part of the Commission. He
acknowledged Commissioner Londer for his 4th term (10th year) with the Commission and also
welcomed the new Police Liason, Corporal Jason Orloff, who will be taking over for Sergeant
Shepley.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) Proclamation for Former Commissioner Nick Akers
Nick Akers could not be in attendance; the Commission agreed to postpone this item to a
future meeting when Mr. Akers can be present.
b) Revisions to Chapter 13.52 of the Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC)
City Attorney Kathleen Kane stated that although they would be looking at other provisions
of the Municipal Code in broader context down the road, this evening’s focus is on
bicycles. She said the main purpose this evening is to capture the perspective of the
Commission and members of the public prior to introducing the revisions to City Council
at a meeting in February.
In the presentation, Mr. Wong stated Chapter 13.52 of the Municipal Code is outdated in
light of current practices, with portions of this chapter last addressed in 1941. He said a
number of years ago the TSP Commission reviewed all of Chapter 13 and many of those
comments have been incorporated into tonight’s proposed revisions. Mr. Wong explained
that the emphasis will be on revisions to the following 14 (out of 18) sections found in
Chapter 13.52.
13.52.010 License required.
13.52.020 Issuance and term of license.
13.52.030 License plates and registration cards—Records.
13.52.080 Removing or mutilating licenses.
13.52.090 License fee—Fee for replacing lost license indicia.
13.52.160 Impoundment of bicycles and suspension of license for violations.
Per Mr. Wong, all of the above sections reference the need for obtaining, possessing,
maintaining, and suspension of a bicycle license and should be removed from the
Municipal Code. Other cities in California have repealed their bicycle licensing
requirements in an effort to demonstrate their bicycle friendliness.
13.52.040 Transfer of ownership.
13.52.050 Report of purchases and sales by bicycle dealers.
13.52.060 Notice of lost or stolen bicycles.
Per Mr. Wong, it is recommended that the above three chapters also be removed from
the Municipal Code. Any bicycle owner who wishes to do so, may report a theft at any
time, but requiring a report serves no particular governmental interest.
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13.52.110 One person only.
Bicycles designed and constructed to carry only one person shall not be used to carry
any additional person or persons either on the handlebars thereof or elsewhere
thereon. (1941 Code § 1476)
13.52.120 Pulling other vehicle.
No person while riding any bicycle shall hold on to or pull another moving vehicle.
(1941 Code § 1478)
Per Mr. Wong, it is recommended that the two chapters above be modified to permit
“the use of devices commercially manufactured specifically for installation on bicycles”.
When properly affixed, these devices would allow for additional passengers or towing.
This would include child carriers for bicycles and trailers which allow for the
transportation of people or materials.
13.52.180 Riding on park or playground.
It is unlawful for any person to ride, drive or operate a bicycle, motorcycle or motor
scooter in or on any public park or playground within the city. (1941 Code § 1222.3,
Ord. 483, (1949))
Per Mr. Wong, it is recommended the section above be modified to include “where
pathway is being used by pedestrians”. Similar to Chapter 13.52.100.
13.52.100 Keeping to right—Two abreast—Riding on sidewalks.
Every person riding or operating a bicycle on any public street, alley or public place in
the city shall keep to the extreme right of the traffic lane, and it is unlawful for two (2)
or more bicycles to travel abreast. It is unlawful for any person to ride or operate a
bicycle on the sidewalk in any of the business districts of the city, and no bicycle shall
be operated on the sidewalk in any of the residential districts when and where the
sidewalk is being used by pedestrians. (1941 Code § 1476).
Per Mr. Wong, it is recommended that Chapter 13.52.100 be modified to replace “keep
to the extreme right of the traffic lane” with “shall ride as close as practicable to the
right-hand curb or edge of the roadway”.
13.52.150 Parking in racks—Impounding bicycles lying on sidewalks.
The police department shall provide and set up suitable racks adjacent to the curb or
gutter at such places in the business districts of the city as may be deemed advisable
for the parking of bicycles by persons who have occasion to stop temporarily in such
districts. All bicycles found lying on the sidewalk may be taken up and impounded by
the police department, from whence they may be recovered by proving property and
obtaining an order from the chief of police. (1941 Code § 1481)).
Per Mr. Wong, it is recommended that Chapter 13.52.150 (Parking in racks—
Impounding bicycles lying on sidewalks) be modified to replace “police department
shall provide and set up suitable racks” and “an order from the chief of police” with
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“City staff shall provide and install suitable racks”, and “an order from the chief of police
or their designee”, respectively.
In closing, Mr. Wong stated with the suggested revisions, Chapter 13.52 would be
consolidated to 9 sections. Ms. Kane then acknowledged this was a lot of language to
review in a short period of time and therefore if the Commission had any thoughts after
this evenings meeting, to email Mr. Wong and Ms. Kane within the next week to ensure
any additional comments are incorporated into the City Council agenda packet.
Chair Martos opened public comment.
Ms. Beatty thanked the Commission and staff for their efforts as she felt the proposed
changes were a big improvement. However, she said one section stood out to her
(13.52.100 Keeping to right—Two abreast—Riding on sidewalks) and inquired why the
language states you cannot ride two people abreast on a bicycle as some people might
want to ride to the left of their small child.
Mr. Wong responded to say that wider roadways would allow for two abreast but narrow
roadways potentially would put a rider in the opposing traffic lane and therefore the errored
on the side of safety. Commissioner Londer clarified that you can ride two abreast on the
sidewalk in residential areas without the presence of pedestrians.
Manito Velasco suggested staff review section 13.40.050, which says no person shall
attach a bike to a parking meter without the approval of the City Engineer. Mr. Velasco
also mentioned the restriction of riding at parks and playgrounds but said most of the paths
in Burlingame are asphalt and welcome this. He said his fear is it may put a burden on the
Police Department and inquired if this also means people cannot ride on the Bay Trail. Mr.
Velasco suggested only restricting the use of electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles
at our parks and playgrounds. Lastly, Mr. Velasco shared the same sentiment as Ms.
Beatty regarding riding two abreast and pointed out the California Vehicle Code has
exceptions for this and also suggested that the use of the word “shall” be reconsidered.
Mark Steward, a resident on Bellevue said he owns an electric bicycle and that electric
bicycles are limited to a maximum speed of approximately 20 MPH, which is slower than
the capacity of most full-size bicycles. He said pedal assisted bicycles allow older people
to continue to ride bicycles which is ultimately good for one’s health and overall better for
the environment. Mr. Steward was not sure why bikes with pedal assistance are being
discriminated against versus those without pedal assistance and deserved further
examination.
Chair Martos closed public comment.
Commissioner Wettan suggested they might want to share the current Municipal Code
with the Burlingame Historical Society. Commissioner Wettan stated he began editing
section 120 (Pulling another vehicle) but suggested staff could do something conforming
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in section 110 (One person only) with language such as “manufactured and designed for
transportation of additional passengers and equipment in a safe manner and properly
affixed to do so” which is broader and gives the Police Department the option to decide if
it’s safe rather than decide how it got there. He also noted he was bothered by the
commercial standard.
Commissioner Wettan stated he was troubled by the restriction of riding within the parks
and playgrounds (section 180) and felt counting the Bay Trail as a park could be
problematic. He suggested deleting the first sentence of section 180 and said the fact of
the matter is people ride bikes through parks and it is completely appropriate.
In regards to the requirement to ride two abreast (section 100), Commissioner Wettan
suggested to add “when traffic is present.” He then went on to question why wouldn’t we
just mirror the California Vehicle Code. Lastly, due to personal experience, Commissioner
Wettan said he was advised to use the center turn lane to go north on California Drive and
inquired if that would violate the proposed rule.
Ms. Kane stated that in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and from a traffic
safety and police perspective, she sees no reason not to include the exceptions from the
California Vehicle Code. In addition, she also stated that she like Commissioner Wettan’s
definition of “manufactured and designed” versus commercially as it would remove the
economic aspect.
Commissioner Israelit pointed out that there is a new class of motor scooters such as
hover boards that are powered by a motor that go quickly and there is a very big difference
between motorcycles compared to electric bicycles.
Commissioner Londer thanked the public and fellow Commissioners for their comments
and agreed wholeheartedly with all of them. He then suggested that skateboards and roller
skates be captured in the code if they were not already
Ms. Kane stated she thought the provisions about parks and playgrounds was to provide
that you yield in some way for pedestrians and felt it applied with equal force to
skateboards and roller skates. She said she and Mr. Wong would look into it prior to
presenting the proposed changes to City Council.
Sergeant Shepley provided feedback and stated that using “possible” implies you would
have to ride within inches of the curb line but “practical” implies you can ride with a buffer
to react to car doors opening or cars pulling out of driveways. In relation to two abreast
restriction, he said sometimes it is safer to ride two abreast and to also keep in mind there
are organized bike rides that go through town and not allowing them to ride two abreast
would lengthen the time of the race and increase the danger to the riders.
Ms. Kane felt the purpose of the two abreast restriction was a bright-line rule in lieu of the
objective which is to yield appropriately and not take up the entire traffic lane in the
presence of vehicles. She acknowledged there are other ways to get to that same
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objective but her stance is that it is not a legal question so much as a safety one and would
prefer to defer to public safety staff. Ms. Kane stated they would have an internal
conversation at the staff level to ensure they are proposing the safest possible version.
Commissioner Londer inquired about Section 140 (Lights at night) and wondered if there
has been a discussion about horns on bikes to which Chair Martos confirmed with
Sergeant Shepley that bicycles are to adhere to the same rules as vehicles when riding at
night. Sergeant Shepley said there may be a vehicle code section specific to lights on
bicycles. He was unaware of any language in the Vehicle or Municipal Code pertaining to
horns on bicycles.
Commissioner Israelit stated she has seen firsthand that riding two abreast causes a lot
of problems on narrow roadways and she personally likes having that as part of the code.
Ms. Kane said the difficulty is drafting something that gets at the underlying interest but
isn’t so vague that it becomes unenforceable. She said if you start introducing subjective
judgments it becomes harder to enforce. Ms. Kane said the goal is to have something
easy to understand for those reading it and easy to apply for those enforcing the code.
Chair Martos felt the Bay Trail is a shared pathway and would hate to see bicyclists
restricted from the trail. In regards to enforcement versus advisement, Chair Martos felt
the use of “shall” is enforceable—a must, but if it is under advisement the use of “should”
can be used. Ms. Kane said that if it is not enforceable, they generally try to keep it out of
the code.
Commissioner Wettan suggested including an enhanced duty to yield within the parks and
playgrounds language as he thought it was a practical approach and may answer Chair
Martos’ inquiry regarding at fault scenarios. Ms. Kane agreed.
Chair Martos lead a quick exercise by going through the proposed code changes and
deletions to ensure the Commissioners were all in agreeance. All Commissioners were in
agreeance with the proposed deletions. Ms. Kane specifically asked if there was a majority
view with the Commission regarding the rule restriction pertaining to riding two abreast.
The Commission all agreed to qualify the two abreast restriction when traffic is present.
The Commission also agreed to add language to section 180 (Riding on park or
playground) stating a duty to yield to pedestrians in an effort not to discriminate against
other modes of transportation such as the electric bicycle. Commissioner Wettan
requested that staff review section 13.40 as suggestion by Manito Velasco.
In closing, Ms. Kane thanked the Commission for their feedback and stated they would be
notified when the code revisions would be going to City Council which would give them an
opportunity to review the draft documents and provide comments. She was unsure if edits
to section 13.40 would make it into this code revision and stated it would be dependent
upon the outcome of staffs review.
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c) 2018 TSPC Priority List
The Commissioners went through an interactive discussion using the “Noworolski method”
to prioritize their efforts for 2018 and yielded the following results:
Rank Topics
1 Downtown Parking Strategies
2 Downtown Modal Access
3 Grant Opportunities
4 Bike/Ped Plan Update: Fwd. to B/PAC
5 SR2S Review
6 School Traffic Issues
7 California Complete Streets
8 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
9 Broadway Parking
10 Public Shuttles/Transit
11 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force)
12 Bay Trail
13 Intro to Paving
n/a Halloween Traffic Impacts (July)
n/a Parking and Traffic Considerations with Planning
Motion: Move to approve the priority list.
M/S/C: Londer/Wettan; 4/0/0
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Mr. Wong provided updates on various Public Works – Engineering projects and
activities:
• Carolan Avenue Complete Streets – The project is over 75% complete. The
remaining work includes landscaping rain gardens, installation of pedestrian beacon
(Morrell), and finishing the remaining striping; including green bicycle striping.
• South Rollins Utility Improvement Project – The sewer and water mainline
improvements are still in progress. Project completion is anticipated for the end of
February 2018. The project area will continue with single-lane traffic control during
construction activities.
• Easton Addition, Ray Park, and Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation Project:
Phase 2 – Project is substantially completed.
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• ECR/Floribunda – The 18-month trial period has ended. Caltrans is currently
reviewing the data provided by the City. This included collision reports for ECR and
Floribunda in addition to a few other intersections along the ECR Corridor.
• Lime Bike and EVGo – A “soft launch” was initiated by Lime Bike at the end of
December.
• TSPC Email Communications – No new communications. However, Chair Martos
pointed out the item on the traffic log regarding speeding on Frontera.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated December 2017):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Modal Access
2 School Traffic Issues 10/12/17: Item 7a
3 California Complete Streets 7/13/17: Item 7a
4 B/PAC setup 12/14/17: Item 6a
5 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
6 SR2S Review
7 Broadway Parking
8 Public Shuttles/Transit
9 Grant Strategies 7/13/17: Item 6a
10 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force) 9/14/17: Item 8e
11 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC 7/13/17: Item 7a
12 Parking and traffic considerations w/Planning
13 Bay Trail
14 Intro to Paving
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR/Floribunda 12/14/17: Item 7a
2 Hoover School Update 10/12/17: Item 7a
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 9/14/17: Item 6b
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda 10/12/17: Item 7a
5 California Roundabout
6 General Plan – Circulation Element 9/14/17: Item 8d
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 11/14/17: Item 7a
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Carolan Complete Streets Update 12/14/17: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 12/14/17: Item 6b
11 Grade Separation 5/11/17: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC 4/13/17: Item 7a
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13 School Speed Limit Updates 9/14/17: Item 7a
14 Burlingame Point - Bay Trail
15 School Safety Improvements 9/14/17: Item 7a
16 California Complete Streets 11/19/17: Item 6b
17 California Drive parking restrictions Completed
18 Traffic Brochure Completed
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Shepley introduced Corporal Orloff who reviewed the list of accidents for the
month. Corporal Orloff said to keep in mind that the list reflects minor injuries, major
injuries and fatalities, but not necessarily collisions that include property damage with no
injuries as many times the matter is resolved through the exchange of information. Of the
19 accidents reported, Corporal Orloff stated 15 included minor injuries and there were
no major injury accidents or fatalities. He shared the primary collision factor was failure
to yield. Corporal Orloff explained that of the 19 accidents there was one DUI (drug-
related), three misdemeanor hit and runs and one felony hit and run at the intersection of
Burlingame Avenue and California Drive involving a vehicle and pedestrian. Although
unrelated to the no left-turn sign, he also pointed out there was an accident at the
intersection of El Camino Real and Floribunda.
Commissioner Londer inquired about the accident on the train tracks on Broadway.
Corporal Orloff indicated that it is not their jurisdiction but they will often assist at the
Sheriff’s request. He explained that a tow-truck with a vehicle on the flat bed and a second
vehicle in tow behind the flat bed was caught at the signal light on Broadway at Carolan
Avenue. There was not enough clearance per Corporal Orloff, which resulted in the train
striking the vehicle in tow. Corporal Orloff was pleased there was no collateral damage
from the debris.
Sergeant Shepley said he was pleased this was the lowest number of reported collisions
during his time with the TSPC. As a result of train collisions, Sergeant Shepley indicated
the Sheriff’s Department will ask BPD to assist with enforcement on Broadway and along
the tracks there will be additional officers in that area soon due to the recent collision.
Lastly, Sergeant Shepley indicated that Corporal Orloff is in charge of the Saturated
Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Corporal Orloff stated that it is a county-wide effort
and they will be doing STEP in Burlingame and Millbrae this month along with officers
from other agencies.
Chair Martos inquired about trends in the collision data and asked if Corporal Orloff would
review the information he has as it may assist the Commission to identify possibly
opportunities for improvements for things such as stop signs and yield signs. Sergeant
Shepley indicated the selective enforcement list that is passed out each month is a good
tool to identify collision trends.
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c) Farmers Market
Commissioner Londer said the next Farmer’s Market is scheduled for January 21, 2018.
Commissioners Israelit, Londer and Wettan agreed to coordinate their participation as
the date approaches.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Chair Martos indicated the draft DEIR for the 101 Managed Lanes Project is available for
review.
Weather permitting, Commissioner Londer agreed to attend the bike sharing event next
Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Chair Martos stated he met with Mayor Brownrigg to obtain his ideas and any concerns
about traffic, safety and parking issues. Chair Martos indicated they will meet quarterly.
Chair Martos also shared that Mayor Brownrigg would like to have a workshop on a
Saturday to go over concerns related to traffic, safety and parking based on feedback
received from the general public in the Lyon Hoag neighborhood. He also said the Mayor
requested assistance from the Commission and staff to help put together the
workshop/study session between City Council and the TSPC to go over priorities.
8. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
No update.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Wettan)
No update.
c) School Speed Limits (Israelit & Londer)
New sub-committee member Lynn Israelit to take Nick Akers’ place.
d) Envision Burlingame (Londer & Martos)
This item will be removed from the agenda going forward as the project is complete.
e) El Camino Real Task Force (Londer & Wettan)
There is an upcoming meeting in January per Commissioner Londer; will report back next
month.
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9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Subcommittee Assignments (addition of B/PAC Subcommittee)
• Revisit California Complete Streets Plan
• Presentation/Outcome of Grant Applications
10. ADJOURNMENT 10:02 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
6.b – Downtown
Parking
MEETING DATE:
February 8, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: February 8, 2018
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 6.b – Proposed Changes to the Downtown Parking
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) and public receive a
presentation regarding ideas to improve Downtown Parking as proposed by the TSPC
Downtown Parking Sub-Committee.
BACKGROUND
Parking in the Burlingame Avenue downtown area has historically been challenging. Demand
for retail and employee parking is further exacerbated by the parkers’ desires for close,
convenient parking to the core area. Over the past 15 years, the City has made several efforts
to balance these needs and minimize negative impacts to parking.
The City maintains and operate 18 parking lots as well as hundreds of on-street parking spaces
in the Burlingame Downtown. There are approximately 1,200 parking spaces in the Downtown
lots, with about 400 short-term and 800 long-term spaces. The short-term spaces are between
2-hours and 4-hours, while the long-term are between 9-hours and 10-hours. Currently, City
parking lots outside of the Downtown Core Area (defined by the limits of Howard
Avenue/ECR/Chapin Avenue/California Drive), were designated for long-term parking with
significantly reduced rates from those within the core. These rates, with the exception of
Burlingame Avenue and Parking Lot H, are as follows: $1.00 per hour for short-term spaces and
$3.00 per day for the long-term spaces. This effort was done to offer employees of the
downtown an incentive to park for less, at a slightly farther distance from the Downtown core
itself.
The on-street parking spaces follows the same meter rate structure as above, with 506 short-
term and 153 long -term spaces.
In addition to the above, the City has a Downtown Employee Parking Permit Program. This
program allows employees in the Downtown to purchase monthly permits and park in any long-
term space. These permits currently have a cost of $60 per month. Back in 2016 the sub-
committee and staff increased the number of available permits from 500 to 600 permits
available.
Item 6.b – Downtown Parking February 8, 2018
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In the Downtown core, approximately 180 long term spaces are located within some of the
short-term lots, specifically Parking Lots B, B-1, C, K, and W. These spaces were
accommodated a result of requests by the merchants to maintain some long-term spaces within
the Downtown core because some businesses felt that long term parking lots are too far for
some employees.
With the completion of the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project, the parking rate on the
Avenue was converted to a two-tier rate system of $1.00 per hour for the first hour, and $2.00
per hour for the second hour – with a parking time limit of 2 hours only. Only minimal changes
were made to the parking rates in the long-term parking lots along the peripheral downtown
area. The primary purpose of these rate adjustments has always been to encourage long-term
parking in City lots with lower prices, while discouraging parking abuse within the core area with
premium parking prices.
Over the past year the TSPC’s Downtown Parking Subcommittee has been reviewing and
exploring potential options to improve parking utilization in the Downtown.
DISCUSSION
During past discussions, the TSPC subcommittee has identified some potential strategies to
improve short-term parking in the Downtown, including:
1) Only having short-term parking in the Downtown Core;
2) Trying to better incentivize employees to commute rather than drive;
3) Incentivize employees to park in the outer lots;
4) Access to private lots during certain hours;
5) Extending the parking restriction hours; and
6) Altering the meter rates to increase parking turnover.
The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission is being requested to review, provide comments,
and obtain public input related to the sub-committee’s proposed changes and Downtown
parking. Based on input from the Commission and public, the TSPC sub-committee and staff
will study the matter, and will update recommendations which will be brought before the TSPC
at a future meeting prior to making a recommendation to the City Council.
EXHIBITS
• Parking Maps
Item 6.b: Parking Lots
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a – Engineering
Division Reports
MEETING DATE:
February 8, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: February 8, 2018
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 7.a - Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission receive a presentation by staff providing an update on
various Public Works – Engineering projects and activities.
BACKGROUND
• Carolan Avenue Complete Streets – Remaining work includes landscaping rain
gardens, and installation of the pedestrian beacon.
• South Rollins Utility Improvement Project – Work on sewer and water mainline
improvements is currently still in progress. Project completion anticipated for end of
February 2018. Project area will continue with single-lane traffic control during
construction activities.
• California Drive Complete Streets – Phase I – Designer working on addressing City
and Community B/PAC comments.
• Lime Bike – Full launch with 200 bicycles in January.
• Broadway Grade Separation – JPB and their consultant are working towards draft
preliminary plans. Update to City Council sometime in the summer.
• TSPC Email Communications – No new communications.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated February 2018):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking Strategies 2/8/18: Item 6b
2 Downtown Modal Access
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Reports February 8, 2018
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3 Grant Opportunities
4 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC
5 SR2S Review
6 School Traffic Issues
7 California Complete Streets
8 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
9 Broadway Parking
10 Public Shuttles/Transit
11 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force)
12 Bay Trail
13 Intro to Paving
14 Halloween Traffic Impacts (July)
15 Parking and traffic considerations w/Planning
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR/Floribunda
2 Hoover School Update
3 Downtown Parking Strategies
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda
5 California Roundabout
6 General Plan – Circulation Element
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Carolan Complete Streets Update
10 Grant Opportunities
11 Grade Separation
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates
14 Burlingame Point - Bay Trail
15 School Safety Improvements
16 California Complete Streets
17 Traffic Brochure (one outstanding)
DISCUSSION
Some of these items may have been originally presented to City staff and/or the Traffic Safety
and Parking Commission as public requests or comments. Items on this list are matters that
would typically be addressed by City staff on an administrative level, or are City capital
improvement projects. Matters that require broad public input or have a wide-spread impact are
addressed as Commission “Discussion/Action Items” (TSPC Agenda Item 6).
EXHIBITS
• Traffic Log
Updated: 2/5/18 Burlingame TSPC Contact Log Item 7.a: Traffic Log
Completed Completed
Pending Under Review by City Staff
Not yet addressed by City Staff
No.Date Requestor Request Status Response No. 1
3 11/5/2014 Alvares Taxi regulation Completed BPD responded and contacted the tresspassing taxi
6 7/30/2014 Schweiso Red-tipping for improved dwy access Completed WO issued and completed
7 7/23/2014 Schuh RRRP prgram for Cypress Completed CC approved RRRP, signs to be installed by Corp Yard
8 6/16/2014 Pariani X-ing guard request @ Ray/ECR/Rosedale Completed Sch. District and CM approved
9 1/26/2015 Rogers School traffic along Paloma Completed BPD responded and is checking
10 1/15/2015 Demarco Palm/ECR X-walk Completed To be addressed as part of Caltrans' Crosswalk Enhancement Project
11 3/18/2015 Valadao RRPP questions re: Cypress Completed emailed resident response, additionally notices sent out
12 3/16/2015 James parking concerns @1525 Calif Completed emailed resident response
13 3/19/2015 Dawid No mid block U-turn Completed phone call back to resident
1 6/20/2014 Constantino all-way stop: Howard/Victoria Completed Under review by staff
2 10/1/2014 Hanif Speeding on Ray Dr.Completed All-way stop review completed @ Ray/Balboa
4 11/5/2014 Coutant Speeding on Ralston Completed Staff to determine location for installation of temporary driver feedback signs
5 10/2/2014 Velasco Bicycling concerns on California Completed Under review by staff (BPAC), Class I facilities to be studied
14 4/30/2015 Giorni Tour Buses dbl parking on Class II along Airport (Near Doubletree)Completed BPD providing enforcement
15 4/20/2015 Velasco NACTO Complete Street Webinar on May 20 Completed Staff enrolled in webinar
16 5/7/2015 Stacie Low red-curbing along Hillside Circle Completed Staff to mark out No Parking Restriction along Hillside Circle, then issue WO
17 5/27/2015 Salvia Pedestrian crosswalk safety at ECR/Willow Completed Forwarded info and contact info to Caltrans
18 6/22/2015 Wallach Event at Ray Park Completed Park & Rec Staff to coordinate with neighborhood
19 6/19/2015 Velasco Design comments on Carolan Complete Streets Completed Comments have been forwarded to design team for consideration
20 9/10/2015 Shmygol Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle Completed TSPC supported installation, design options underway
21 9/10/2015 Chan Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle Completed TSPC supported installation, design options underway
22 9/9/2015 Harvey Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle Completed TSPC supported installation, design options underway
23 9/9/2015 Fox Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle Completed TSPC supported installation, design options underway
24 10/16/2015 Ann Broadway OC Construction Completed emailed resident response
25 10/15/2015 Janice & Henry Mok Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle Completed emailed resident response
26 10/21/2015 Wendy Rossie Broadway OC Construction Completed emailed resident response
27 10/16/2015 Ann Calif-Palm construction Completed emailed resident response
28 11/5/2015 Cairns Crosswalk at El Camino and Willow Completed emailed resident response
29 10/30/2015 Jones Traffic Congestion Information re Broadway Completed emailed resident response
30 11/21/2015 Tidmarsh Concerns regarding RRFB at Paloma/Broadway Completed emailed resident response
31 12/9/2015 Velasco comment regarding installation of all-way stop st Balboa/Ray Completed
32 12/18/2015 Ryan Drake Avenue onto Adeline red-curbing for sight distance Completed Staff responded to resident, as well as generated work order
33 1/12/2016 Dunn Striping of crosswalks along Broadway (ECR to Vancouver)Completed Staff responded to resident. Staff to review
34 1/13/2016 Velasco red curbing along ECR (Murchison and Trousdale)Completed Staff responded to resident. WO to be issued for Feb.
35 1/19/2016 Dawid comment regarding pedestrian safety treatments at corners Completed
36 1/21/2016 Peters Speeding along Rivera and Arguello Completed Staff to coordinate with BPD & Review location for driver feedback signs
37 2/5/2016 Dobson Burlingame/California pedestrian crossing on California Completed Staff responded to resident. Staff to review signal timing.
38 3/10/2016 Harlan Left-turn signal at Bayshore/Mahler Completed Staff responded to resident. Staff to review signal timing.
39 3/16/2016 Velasco Support of 15 mph school speed limits Completed
40 4/5/2016 Dotson US 101/Broadway OC - eastbound transition Completed Staff responded to resident. Staff to work with Caltrans to address concerns.
41 5/24/2016 Lindstrom On-site Parking variance Completed Staff responded to resident by fwd to Planning
42 5/17/2016 McDonnell California Drive Red-curbing: single cyclist Completed Staff responded to resident. Future discussion
43 5/11/2016 Levi California Drive Red-curbing Completed Staff responded to resident. Future discussion
44 5/13/2016 Sheehan California Drive Red-curbing Completed Staff responded to resident. Future discussion
45 6/11/2016 Velasco No Left or U-turn signs @ ECR/Floribunda Completed Staff frowarded request to Caltrans
46 8/30/2016 Tong Streets Alive Completed Staff responded to resident. Future discussion
47 8/14/2016 Shaw Speeding on Canyon (Bike & cars)Completed Staff responded to resident. Staff to review
48 8/14/2016 Ashraf Vehicles not stopping at Floribunda/Primrose Completed Staff responded to resident. Staff to review
49 8/14/2016 Moyer Speeding along Oak Grove near McKinley School Completed Staff responded to resident. Staff to review
50 11/18/2016 Lamb Speeding along Frontera Pending Staff responded to resident. Staff to review
51 10/17/2017 VandenBrink Stops signs along Hillside Completed Comments noted