HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2018.01.11
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
Members of the public may comment on any action or study item appearing on the agenda at the time it is called. Comments on
other items should be made under agenda item #5. Provision of identifying information is optional but assists in preparation of the
minutes. All votes are unanimous unless separately voted for the record.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. December 14, 2017 Meeting Minutes
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
Members of the public may speak on any item not on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to suggest
an item for a future Commission agenda may do so during this public comment period. The Ralph M. Brown
Act (the State-Local Agency Open Meeting Law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that is
not on the agenda. Speakers are requested to fill out a “Request To Speak” card located on the table by the
door and hand it to staff. The provision of a name, address or other identifying information is optional.
Speakers are limited to three minutes each. The Commission Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the
number of anticipated speakers.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a. Proclamation for Former Commissioner Nick Ackers
Chair Presentation
b. Revisions to Chapter 13.52 of the Burlingame Municipal Code Staff Report
c. 2018 TSPC Priority List
TSPC Discussion
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Engineering Division Reports
Staff Report (Reports and/or updates on Public Works-Engineering Division projects and activities)
b. Police Department Reports
Reports and/or updates on Police Department programs and activities.
c. Farmer’s Market
Reports on inquires/comments/topics brought up by residents at booth during the Farmer’s Market.
d.TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Reports on meetings with City Council Members, general public, interested parties.
8. COMMITTEE & SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
b. Broadway Parking (Bush & Wettan)
c. School Traffic (Akers & Londer)
d. Envision Burlingame (Londer & Martos)
e. ECR Task Force (Londer & Wettan)
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities please contact the City Clerk at 650-558-7203 at
least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the Agenda Packet is available for public viewing at the City Clerk’s
office, 501 Primrose Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. before the meeting and at the meeting. Visit the City‘s website
at www.burlingame.org. Agendas and minutes are available at the site.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission regarding any item
on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, 501 Primrose
Road, Public Works - Engineering counter.
NEXT REGULAR TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: Thursday, February 8, 2018
1
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, December 14, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBER PRESENT: Bush, Londer, Martos, Wettan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Akers
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To accept the minutes of November 9, 2017 as submitted.
M/S/C: Londer/Martos; 4/0/0
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
No public comment.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) B/PAC Report
This is a standing agenda item. The Commission moved directly into item 6b. No B/PAC
report was provided.
b) San Mateo County Measure Grant Application
Mr. Wong made a presentation on the SMCTA Measure A Grant Application opportunities
which provided background on funding, allocations, and the schedule for bicycle and
pedestrian related projects. Mr. Wong explained that the call for projects is limited to three
projects and cannot exceed a cumulative total of $1,000,000. He indicated the City will be
submitting two applications. Mr. Wong said the City is requesting $500,000 for design and
2
installation of bulb outs, curb ramps, and additional signage and striping for the School
Area Pedestrian Improvements Project. He said the City is also requesting $500,000 for
Phase II of the California Drive Complete Streets Project which would cover public
outreach, design, resurfacing and restriping.
Chair Wettan acknowledged Assistant Superintendent Gaby Hellier in the audience and
then opened public comment.
Leslie Beatty said the B/PAC has submitted letters of support for both projects but
indicated B/PAC is very enthusiastic about the Safe Routes to School Project. She said
establishing safe routes to school is a top priority of the B/PAC and indicated the project
is shovel ready—audits have already been completed to determine what can and should
be done around the elementary schools. Leslie Beatty went on to say that the work
identified in the audits by the Burlingame School District could have taken up one grant
totaling one-million dollars which was the B/PAC’s recommendation. She did recognize
there are other priorities within the City and was happy to support the project on California
Drive but expressed concern that the grant application did not specifically mention
pedestrian upgrades and that it was important to add as California Drive should be
drivable, walkable and bikeable.
Manito Velasco stated he was not speaking as a member of the B/PAC, but as a parent.
He indicated he strongly supports a bulb out in front of Burlingame Intermediate School at
the intersection of Quesada and Clarice. He also was in favor of a bulb out on El Camino
Real near McKinley Elementary due to the sharp angle at Fairfield Road.
Manito Velasco also said he was concerned with Concept A for the California Drive
Complete Streets Project—notably the bike lane positioned between a narrow parking
lane and a narrow traffic lane. While the other two options eliminate parking, he
encouraged the Commission to remove Concept A for safety reasons.
Chair Wettan sought input from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Londer asked about other possible sources of funding for the local match
requirements. With respect to parking , he inquired about the loss of spaces due to the
installation of bulb outs. Commissioner Londer also mentioned past discussions regarding
a road diet on California between Oak Grove and Broadway to which Mr. Wong said it is
a potential option.
Commissioner Martos inquired about the application deadline and then sought clarification
regarding the project budgets and the parameters used to determine which projects to
include in the grant application(s). Commissioner Martos stated he liked Commissioner
Londer’s comment regarding the option of a road diet on California Drive as road diets on
California Drive are mentioned in the General Plan.
Vice-Chair Bush inquired about the California Drive Roundabout Project as it relates to
3
queuing and road diets. He indicated he is also in favor of the idea of a road diet as
mentioned by his fellow Commissioners because it would increase pedestrian safety.
Vice-Chair Bush also stated he is a large proponent of increasing the bikeability of the
California Drive corridor as it links to a lot of key places in Burlingame. He closed by saying
he is in favor of the bulb outs, especially at all four corners near Washington Elementary.
Chair Wettan confirmed the City received feedback and audit information from the School
District. Chair Wettan pointed out that many requested items did not make it into the grant
application for the School Area Pedestrian Improvements Project. He inquired as to why
we are only asking for $500,000 and including a second application for improvements to
California Drive since the recommendation from B/PAC was to focus on safe routes to
school and there is no bicycle and pedestrian master plan to synch the bikes routes
currently.
Commissioner Londer inquired about San Mateo Drive possibly undergoing a road diet in
the future. Mr. Wong confirmed the City of San Mateo has been looking into a road diet
for that thoroughfare. Mr. Wong indicated that Burlingame and San Mateo staff have been
supporting each other’s efforts to work together with the goal to have a Class II bicycle
facility.
Chair Wettan then requested a breakdown on how the money will be spent for California
Drive—how much will be spent on consultants for design and outreach versus construction
costs. Mr. Wong stated the bulk of the funds would go towards construction, approximately
one million dollars, with about two-hundred thousand to be allocated for design and public
outreach.
The Commission made separate motions for each of the proposed applications.
Motion: To support the Measure A application for the School Improvements.
M/S/C: Londer/Martos; 4/0/0
Motion: To approve the support of the Measure A application for Phase II of
California Drive Complete Streets.
M/S/C: Bush/Londer; 2/0/2; Motion Failed
The Commission continued to discuss the second application.
Chair Wettan reiterated the desire to invest more money into school related improvements
and pointed out that it is written in the Measure I literature and was recommended by the
B/PAC. He indicated that although the improvements to California Drive may be
necessary, without a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, he felt the money could be better
spent on safe routes to school and was displeased with the results of the grant
applications.
4
Commissioner Martos stated he is not against the work on California Drive but felt we
should prioritize the school improvements given the amount of safety concerns at locations
such as Hoover Elementary and given the new bike facility going in on Carolan Avenue.
He said that is why he is not in favor of the California Drive funding application. Chair
Wettan added that they have received multiple complaints regarding the stop sign across
Hillside at Hillside Circle and it was omitted from the grant application.
Commissioner Londer agreed that safe routes to school is a very important issue and
asked if Measure I funds could be used to cover the identified school improvements that
did not make it into the grant application. He also inquired about a number of development
projects that should generate additional funds the City could apply towards safe routes to
school. Chair Wettan then asked Mr. Wong if there was a plan in place to meet the gaps
that were identified this evening through other funds. Mr. Wong indicated that although
there is no additional money allocated for the improvements that did not make it in the
grant application, they could potentially use other funds for the remaining improvements.
Vice-Chair Bush inquired about the grant application strategy—specifically if there are
better odds when submitting two projects versus one “mega” project. Vice-Chair Bush
confirmed with Mr. Wong that some of the elements in the proposed school pedestrian
improvements were not shovel-ready (such as right-of-way concerns on El Camino Real)
or required additional studies and therefore were not included in the grant application. He
went on to say that the California Drive Complete Streets Project is meritorious as well,
and although there is no bicycle and pedestrian master plan, any master plan for
Burlingame would run down California Drive as its main bike arterial.
The Commissioners continued an interactive discussion regarding the shovel-ready
improvements that were requested by the Burlingame School District which were omitted
from the grant application. The Commission acknowledged that it is too late to make any
changes to the grant applications given the deadline for submission but proposed the
following takeaways:
• Commissioner Martos suggested that the next Chair can try to call a special
meeting to discuss the next grant application opportunity to allow for additional
vetting.
• Commissioner Londer indicated the City Council has their goal setting meeting on
January 28, 2018 in the Lane Room at the Library. The Commissioners agreed it
was important for their efforts to align with the priorities of the City Council.
• Chair Wettan requested that Mr. Wong elaborate on the City’s plan to initiate an
overall Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Mr. Wong explained that staff has
plans to meet with the B/PAC in January to get the ball rolling.
Manito Velasco requested to speak once more and emphasized the B/PAC did a lot of
5
front work prior to this meeting and was disheartened that they are now just finding out
what made it in the application and what was omitted. He also shared the school audit
was completed in 2014. He closed by mentioning an upcoming Air Quality grant
application opportunity and stated project readiness should be applied equally to all of the
projects.
Motion: To support the City’s application for the Measure A Grant regarding the
California Drive Bicycle Facility Improvements.
M/S/C: Bush/Londer; 4/0/0
Chair Wettan requested that the record reflect that the vote was much closer than the
numbers indicate Chair Wettan also noted the internal grant process could be better and
said he also looks forward to seeing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for Burlingame.
c) 2018 TSPC Chair and Vice-Chair Nominations
Vice-Chair Bush indicated that he would be willing to serve as Chair if there was nobody
else willing and able to serve as Chair. He indicated he is cautious as his schedule would
not allow him to dedicate the time he would like to as Chair.
Commissioner Martos acknowledged the time commitment but also expressed his desire
for the Chair and Vice-Chair to work together to build the monthly agendas. He then
indicated he would be happy to be the Chair of the Commission.
Separate motions were made for the Chair and Vice-Chair.
Motion: Move to appoint Commissioner Martos as the new Chair.
M/S/C: Londer/Wettan; 4/0/0
Motion: Move to reappoint Vice-Chair Bush for another term.
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:
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project – Project completed.
• Carolan Avenue Complete Streets – The bulb outs, rain gardens, and roadway
6
resurfacing have been completed.
• South Rollins Utility Improvement Project – Work on 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 Rehab Project: Phase 2 –
Construction in the vicinity of Benito and Montero is 90% complete. The remaining
portion of the project is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year.
• ECR/Floribunda – The 18-month trial period has ended. The City has provided
Caltrans with the most recent collision reports.
• US 101 Managed Lane Project – Caltrans/SMCTA and C/CAG have released the
Draft EIR for this project. The goals associated with continuous managed lanes
include, reducing congestion and improving travel time reliability along the corridor,
encouraging commuters to carpool and using transit to increase person throughput.
• Lime Bike and EVGo – City Council unanimously approved agreements with both
vendors at the December 4th meeting. Possible soft launch for Lime Bike to occur
before the end of the year.
• TSPC Email Communications – No new communications.
• 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
7
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 11/9/17: 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
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 11/9/17: Item 6b
17 California Drive parking restrictions Completed
18 Traffic Brochure Completed
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Shepley provided an update to the Commission and indicated that complaints
have gone down but collisions are up for this month. He said there were 34 collisions in
this reporting period and that was the highest since he has been reporting to the
Commission. There have been 6 collisions this month alone along the ECR corridor. In
contrast, Sergeant Shepley shared that of the 34 collisions, there were no major injuries.
c) Farmers Market
Commissioner Londer shared that there will be a Farmer’s Market this Sunday. He said
there will be a break over the holidays and indicated the Farmer’s Market will resume at
the end of January. Commissioner Londer said he would participate this Sunday pending
Chair Wettan’s availability.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Vice-Chair Bush shared that while he was driving down Broadway to California Drive, a
vehicle merged into the left-turn lane in front of him, which then trapped the vehicle behind
him on train tracks. This was concerning to him and he inquired if there was another way
to enforce the barrier to minimize the danger of vehicles becoming stuck on the train
tracks. Chair Wettan suggested this be added to the future agenda items.
Commissioner Londer shared that City Council will have a decision regarding the newest
member of the TSPC at the next City Council meeting. Mr. Wong clarified that City
Council will not have a decision until the first meeting in January and they will be
appointing two TSP commissioners.
8
Chair Wettan recognized Commissioner Akers’ exemplary service to the TSPC and said
he will be missed.
8. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
Commissioner Martos indicated he met with Mr. Wong briefly but the one point they did
not discuss is when this item goes back to the Commission to examine the parking lot
alternatives, he requested that Mr. Wong to do some research regarding the history behind
the assigned lot hours so they can think about who may be impacted with any potential
changes. He stated he would like to know the history and receive public input before
making any decisions.
Chair Wettan stated they have an impending issue with lots F and N.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Wettan)
Chair Wettan stated the crisis of vacancies has abated. Mr. Wong shared he has worked
with John Kevranian to get signage up for the loading zones along Broadway.
c) School Speed Limits (Akers & Londer)
No update per Commissioner Londer. Commissioner Martos confirmed with Mr. Wong that
the 15 MPH signs were installed on Cabrillo and Quesada.
d) Envision Burlingame (Londer & Martos)
Commissioner Londer indicated they had their final meeting already and the document is
available online. The Commissioners agreed that this item can now be removed from the
agenda and Chair Wettan thanked Commissioners Londer and Martos for their efforts.
e) El Camino Real Task Force (Londer & Wettan)
Commissioner Londer indicated there will be three more meetings with the next meeting
on January 18, 2018.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Items that did not make it into the Measure A Grant Application from the School District
• Revisit plan for California Drive north of Broadway
• Concerns with vehicles being stuck on the train tracks on Broadway
• Municipal code revisions related to bicyclist – staff report in January
• Downtown parking
9
• TSPC priorities
10. ADJOURNMENT 9:26 p.m.
Prior to adjournment Commissioner Londer thanked Chair Wettan and Vice-Chair Bush for
their service and said he is looking forward to next year. Chair Wettan closed by saying it’s
been a good year and acknowledged his fellow Commissioners, Mr. Wong, Ms. Brewer, and
Mr. Thompson.
1
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
6.b – Revisions to
Chapter 13.52
MEETING DATE:
January 11, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: January 11, 2018
From: Kathleen Kane, City Attorney – (650) 558-7204
Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 6.b – Revisions to Chapter 13.52 of the Burlingame Municipal Code
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) receive a
presentation on proposed revisions to the City’s Municipal Code Chapter (BMC) 13.52: Bicycles.
The TSPC should provide any comments or input that they wish to be into the City Council staff
report.
BACKGROUND
Chapter 13.52 of the BMC has become outdated in light of current practice regarding the regulation
of bicycles. This item is being brought forward to address potential revisions to the code. A number
of years ago staff brought a similar request before the TSPC, which reviewed the entire Chapter 13
of the BMC. That review has been incorporated into the recommendations attached here.
DISCUSSION
Staff has reviewed Chapter 13.52: Bicycles, and found that many sections need to be revised:
13.52.010 License required.
“Bicycle” means any device upon which a person may ride which is propelled by human
power through a system of belts, chains or gears, and which has wheels at least twenty (20)
inches in diameter and a frame size of at least fourteen (14) inches.
It is unlawful for any person to operate or use a bicycle propelled wholly or in part by
muscular power upon any of the streets, alleys or public highways of the city without first
obtaining from the police department a license to do so. (1941 Code § 1467, Ord. 1048 § 1,
(1975))
13.52.020 Issuance and term of license.
Upon written application and payment of the license fee specified, the police department of
the city is authorized and directed to issue a license to the applicant, which license when issued
shall entitle the licensee for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance, or for such
Item 6.b – Revisions to Chapter 13.52 of the BMC January 11, 2018
2
period as may be designated by the director of motor vehicles, to operate and use the bicycle for
which the license was obtained upon the streets, alleys and public highways in the city, except as
herein otherwise specified. (1941 Code § 1468, Ord. 493, (1950); Ord. 1048 § 2, (1975))
13.52.030 License plates and registration cards—Records.
The city shall provide such license indicia as may be supplied by the State Department of
Motor Vehicles which license indicia shall bear a unique license number. It shall be the duty of
the police department to attach one such license indicia to the frame of each bicycle so licensed,
and to issue a registration card correspondingly numbered to the licensee upon the payment of
the fee hereinafter specified. Such license indicia shall remain permanently attached to such
bicycle. The police department shall keep a record of the date and number of every such license
and the name and address of the person to whom issued, the serial number, make, type and
model of the bicycle. All records shall be maintained only during the period of validity of the
license, or upon notification that the bicycle no longer is to be operated. (1941 Code § 1469,
Ord. 494, (1950); Ord. 1048 § 3, (1975))
13.52.080 Removing or mutilating licenses.
It is unlawful for any person to willfully or maliciously remove, deface, mutilate or alter any
bicycle license indicia, plate, seal, registration card or the number thereon, during the time in
which the same is operative; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the
police department from stamping numbers on the frames of bicycles on which no serial number
can be found, or on which the number is illegible or insufficient for identification purposes.
(1941 Code § 1474, Ord. 1048 § 6, (1975))
13.52.090 License fee—Fee for replacing lost license indicia.
The license fee for the registration of each bicycle shall be one dollar which shall be for a
period of three (3) years, except that a fee of fifty cents shall be paid for the registration of any
transfer of ownership, and a fee of fifty cents shall be charged for the replacing of any license
indicia which has been lost. (1941 Code § 1475, Ord. 495, (1950); Ord. 1048 § 7, (1975))
13.52.160 Impoundment of bicycles and suspension of license for violations.
In addition to or in lieu of any other penalty to be imposed for the violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter, the court may prohibit the operation upon the streets, alleys and
public places of the city for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days, of the bicycle used in such
violation, in which event the bicycle so used shall be impounded with the police department and
retained there for the prohibited period. In such case the owner’s license shall be suspended and
his or her card held for the period during which the operation of the bicycle is prohibited. (1941
Code § 1482)
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.
Item 6.b – Revisions to Chapter 13.52 of the BMC January 11, 2018
3
13.52.040 Transfer of ownership.
It shall be the duty of every person who sells or transfers ownership of any used or
secondhand bicycle to report such sale or transfer to the police department within ten (10) days
thereafter, returning the registration card theretofore issued to the seller as licensee, and giving
the name and address of the person to whom such bicycle was sold or transferred. It shall be the
duty of the purchaser or transferee to apply to the police department for a transfer of the
registration of such bicycle within ten (10) days after such sale or transfer. (1941 Code § 1470,
Ord. 1048 § 4, (1975))
13.52.050 Report of purchases and sales by bicycle dealers.
It shall be the duty of all persons, firms or corporations engaged in the business of buying or
selling new or secondhand bicycles to make a report to the police department of every
secondhand bicycle purchased by them, and every new or secondhand bicycle sold. Such report
shall contain the name and address of the person from whom any secondhand bicycle has been
purchased, a description of such bicycle, the frame number thereof and the number of the license
plate thereon, if any. In case of new bicycles sold, the report shall contain the name and address
of the purchaser and a description and frame number of the bicycle.
The foregoing reports shall be made to the police department within twenty-four (24) hours
after such purchase or sale. (1941 Code § 1471)
13.52.060 Notice of lost or stolen bicycles.
In case any bicycle is lost or stolen, the owner or person in control thereof shall immediately
notify the police department. (1941 Code § 1472)
It is recommended that the above three chapters 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.
13.52.110 O ne 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 P ulling other vehicle.
No person while riding any bicycle shall hold on to or pull another moving vehicle. (1941
Code § 1478)
It is recommended that Chapters 13.52.110 (One person only) and 13.52.120 (Pulling other vehicle)
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.
Item 6.b – Revisions to Chapter 13.52 of the BMC January 11, 2018
4
The revised codes should read as follows:
13.52.110 One person only (REVISED).
Bicycles designed and constructed to carry only one person shall only be allowed to carry
any additional person or persons when a commercially manufactured device meant for
transportation of additional passengers or equipment has been properly affixed.
13.52.120 Pulling other vehicle (REVISED).
Bicycles shall only be allowed to pull another vehicle which has been commercially
manufactured and specifically meant for transportation of additional passengers or equipment
has been properly affixed.
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))
It is recommended that Chapter 13.52.180 (Riding on Park or Playground) be modified to include
“where pathway is being used by pedestrians”. Similar to Chapter 13.52.100.
The revised code should read as follows:
13.52.180 Riding on park or playground (REVISED).
No bicycle shall be operated on any path in any public park or playground within the city
when and where the path is being used by pedestrians. It is unlawful for any person to ride,
drive or operate a motorcycle or motor scooter in or on any public park or playground within
the city.
The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission is being requested to review the proposed changes, and
provide input prior to this item going forward to the City Council for introduction and adoption of an
ordinance.
Exhibits
Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 13.52 Bicycles
Previous TSPC Comments for BMC Chapter 13.52 Bicycles
Burlingame Municipal Code
Up Previous Next Main Search Print No Frames
Title 13 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 13.52 BICYCLES
Show All
13.52.010 License required.
13.52.015 Police exempt.
13.52.020 Issuance and term of license.
13.52.030 License plates and registration cards—Records.
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.
13.52.080 Removing or mutilating licenses.
13.52.090 License fee—Fee for replacing lost license indicia.
13.52.100 Keeping to right—Two abreast—Riding on sidewalks.
13.52.110 One person only.
13.52.120 Pulling other vehicle.
13.52.130 Obedience to traffic signs and signals—Signaling intention to turn.
13.52.140 Lights at night.
13.52.150 Parking in racks—Impounding bicycles lying on sidewalks.
13.52.160 Impoundment of bicycles and suspension of license for violations.
13.52.170 Clinging to moving vehicles.
13.52.180 Riding on park or playground.
View the mobile version.
Page 1 of 1Chapter 13.52 BICYCLES
1/4/2018http://qcode.us/codes/burlingame/view.php?topic=13-13_52&frames=on
Chapter 13.52 BICYCLES
13.52.010 License required.
“Bicycle” means any device upon which a person may ride which is
propelled by human power through a system of belts, chains or gears,
and which has wheels at least twenty (20) inches in diameter and a
frame size of at least fourteen (14) inches.
It is unlawful for any person to operate or use a bicycle propelled
wholly or in part by muscular power upon any of the streets, alleys or
public highways of the city without first obtaining from the police
department a license to do so. (1941 Code § 1467, Ord. 1048 § 1,
(1975))
13.52.015 Police exempt.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a member of the
police department while operating a bicycle in the course and scope of
his or her duties. (Ord. 1487 § 1, (1993))
13.52.020 Issuance and term of license.
Upon written application and payment of the license fee specified,
the police department of the city is authorized and directed to issue a
license to the applicant, which license when issued shall entitle the
licensee for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance, or for
such period as may be designated by the director of motor vehicles, to
operate and use the bicycle for which the license was obtained upon the
streets, alleys and public highways in the city, except as herein
otherwise specified. (1941 Code § 1468, Ord. 493, (1950); Ord. 1048 §
2, (1975))
13.52.030 License plates and registration cards—Records.
The city shall provide such license indicia as may be supplied by the
State Department of Motor Vehicles which license indicia shall bear a
unique license number. It shall be the duty of the police department to
attach one such license indicia to the frame of each bicycle so licensed,
and to issue a registration card correspondingly numbered to the
licensee upon the payment of the fee hereinafter specified. Such license
indicia shall remain permanently attached to such bicycle. The police
department shall keep a record of the date and number of every such
license and the name and address of the person to whom issued, the
Comment [N53]: We do not issue bicycle operator licenses. This provision should therefore be deleted. Owners should be encouraged to register their bicycles in the event of theft, but we should not penalize them for failing to do so, or create other disincentives for the use of bicycles.
Comment [N54]: Same comment as above
Comment [N55]: This should be revised to reflect current practice, which is the free issuance of licenses to applicants, who are allowed to attached the sticker to their own bikes, and without the issuance of a registration card to the applicant.
serial number, make, type and model of the bicycle. All records shall be
maintained only during the period of validity of the license, or upon
notification that the bicycle no longer is to be operated. (1941 Code §
1469, Ord. 494, (1950); Ord. 1048 § 3, (1975))
13.52.040 Transfer of ownership.
It shall be the duty of every person who sells or transfers ownership
of any used or secondhand bicycle to report such sale or transfer to the
police department within ten (10) days thereafter, returning the
registration card theretofore issued to the seller as licensee, and giving
the name and address of the person to whom such bicycle was sold or
transferred. It shall be the duty of the purchaser or transferee to apply to
the police department for a transfer of the registration of such bicycle
within ten (10) days after such sale or transfer. (1941 Code § 1470,
Ord. 1048 § 4, (1975))
13.52.050 Report of purchases and sales by bicycle dealers.
It shall be the duty of all persons, firms or corporations engaged in
the business of buying or selling new or secondhand bicycles to make a
report to the police department of every secondhand bicycle purchased
by them, and every new or secondhand bicycle sold. Such report shall
contain the name and address of the person from whom any
secondhand bicycle has been purchased, a description of such bicycle,
the frame number thereof and the number of the license plate thereon, if
any. In case of new bicycles sold, the report shall contain the name and
address of the purchaser and a description and frame number of the
bicycle.
The foregoing reports shall be made to the police department within
twenty-four (24) hours after such purchase or sale. (1941 Code § 1471)
13.52.060 Notice of lost or stolen bicycles.
In case any bicycle is lost or stolen, the owner or person in control
thereof shall immediately notify the police department. (1941 Code §
1472)
13.52.080 Removing or mutilating licenses.
It is unlawful for any person to wilfully or maliciously remove,
Comment [N56]: Delete
Comment [N57]: Delete
Comment [N58]: Delete. This serves no legitimate purpose and punishes crime victims.
deface, mutilate or alter any bicycle license indicia, plate, seal,
registration card or the number thereon, during the time in which the
same is operative; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall
prohibit the police department from stamping numbers on the frames of
bicycles on which no serial number can be found, or on which the
number is illegible or insufficient for identification purposes. (1941
Code § 1474, Ord. 1048 § 6, (1975))
13.52.090 License fee—Fee for replacing lost license indicia.
The license fee for the registration of each bicycle shall be one
dollar which shall be for a period of three (3) years, except that a fee of
fifty cents shall be paid for the registration of any transfer of
ownership, and a fee of fifty cents shall be charged for the replacing of
any license indicia which has been lost. (1941 Code § 1475, Ord. 495,
(1950); Ord. 1048 § 7, (1975))
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)
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)
13.52.130 Obedience to traffic signs and signals—Signaling
intention to turn.
Every person riding and operating a bicycle shall obey all traffic
signals and signs, and before making turns shall give the same signals
Comment [N59]: Delete – BPD does not handle annual registration
Comment [N60]: Revise – no longer consistent with Vehicle Code
Comment [N61]: Should be cut if this would prevent a parent from installing a child seat onto a bike that was “constructed” or “designed” to only carry one person
Comment [N62]: Keep this
Comment [N63]: Cut – this would appear to ban bike trailers, including those popularly used to carry children
as required of the operators of motor vehicles. (1941 Code § 1479)
13.52.140 Lights at night.
No rider of a bicycle shall ride the same at night without an
adequate white headlight on the front thereof and a red light or red
reflector on the rear, as required by the Vehicle Code of the state of
California. (1941 Code § 1480)
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)
13.52.160 Impoundment of bicycles and suspension of license for
violations.
In addition to or in lieu of any other penalty to be imposed for the
violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the court may prohibit
the operation upon the streets, alleys and public places of the city for a
period of not to exceed thirty (30) days, of the bicycle used in such
violation, in which event the bicycle so used shall be impounded with
the police department and retained there for the prohibited period. In
such case the owner’s license shall be suspended and his or her card
held for the period during which the operation of the bicycle is
prohibited. (1941 Code § 1482)
13.52.170 Clinging to moving vehicles.
It is unlawful for any person traveling upon any bicycle, motorcycle
or any toy vehicle to cling to or attach himself or herself or his or her
vehicle to any other moving vehicle or street car upon the roadway.
(1941 Code § 1245)
13.52.180 Riding on park or playground.
Comment [N64]: This function may be better performed by engineering
Comment [N65]: Would add “or his or her designee” – this should not require action by the Chief
Comment [N66]: Cut – we do not issue cards or other operator licenses
Comment [N67]: One commissioner questioned the need for this provision. A majority of the commission did not concur in that view.
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))
Comment [N68]: Consider deleting the prohibition on riding on pathways in public parks – that is where and how many individuals learn how to ride a bike. In addition, the pathways in our public parks provide a useful traffic-free location for cyclists, perhaps use the same standard we use for sidewalks in residential areas, e.g. no riding on the sidewalk when it is in use by a pedestrian.
2017 TSPC Priority List
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Modal Access
2 School Traffic Issues
3 California Complete Streets
4 B/PAC setup
5 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
6 SR2S Review
7 Broadway Parking
8 Public Shuttles/Transit
9 Grant Strategies
10 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force)
11 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
12 Parking and traffic considerations w/Planning
13 Bay Trail
14 Intro to Paving
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 California Drive parking restrictions
18 Traffic Brochure
1
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a – Engineering
Division Reports
MEETING DATE:
January 11, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: January 11, 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 – Project over 75% complete. Remaining work
includes landscaping rain gardens, installation of pedestrian beacon, and finish
remaining striping; including green bicycle striping.
• 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.
• Easton Addition, Ray Park, and Neighborhood Sewer Rehab Project: Phase 2 –
Project is substantially completed.
• ECR/Floribunda – The 18-month trial period has ended. Caltrans currently reviewing.
• Lime Bike and EVGo – A “soft launch” was initialed by Lime Bike at the end of
December.
• TSPC Email Communications – No new communications.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated December 2017):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Modal Access
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Reports January 11, 2018
2
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
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
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).