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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, December 14, 2017
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
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
November 9, 2017 Meeting Minutesa.
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.
5. Public Comments: Non-Agenda
6. Discussion/Action Items
B/PAC Reporta.
San Mateo County Measure A Grant Applicationb.
2018 TSPC Chair and Vice Chair Nominationsc.
7. Information Items
Engineering Division Reportsa.
Police Department Reportsb.
Farmer's Marketc.
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December 14, 2017Traffic Safety and Parking
Commission
Summary Agenda
TSPC Chair/Commissioner's Communicationsd.
8. Committee & Sub-Committee Reports
Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)a.
Broadway Parking (Bush & Wettan)b.
School Traffic (Akers & Londer)c.
Envision Burlingame (Londer & Martos)d.
ECR Task Force (Londer & Wettan)e.
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
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NEXT TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: January 11, 2018
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 9, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:02 p.m. .
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBER PRESENT: Akers, Bush, Martos, Wettan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Londer
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To accept the minutes of October 12, 2017 with the following edits:
- Page 6, last line of second bullet specify California Drive design and fourth
bullet correct spelling of name Vandenbrink.
M/S/C: Bush/Akers; 4/0/0
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
Bobbie Benson spoke regarding the “No turn on red” signs on northbound El Camino Real
and westbound Chapin Avenue and how drivers are not adhering to the signs and felt that
the signs need to be relocated for better visibility.
Bill Cohendet spoke regarding the traffic problems due to people not slowing down nor
stopping at the stop sign on Hillside Drive at Hillside Court. Mr. Cohendet also mentioned
that northbound on El Camino opposite the Presbyterian Church there are three large
manholes covers and people are swerving to go around them. He has called the City and
Caltrans and they said they are AT&T manholes.
Arian Trimuschah spoke about how dangerous it is to walk to Hoover School in part due to:
- The barely existent sidewalks are poorly maintained
- Drivers don’t know there is a crosswalk at Hillside Drive and Hillside Circle
and roll through the stop sign
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- People are not aware that streets become one-way during specific hours. The
signs are complicated and hard to read.
Ms. Trimuschah suggests that the streets with the periodic one-way become one-way
continually and also that there be better signage to alert drivers that there is a crosswalk
ahead at Hillside Drive & Hillside Circle.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) BPAC Update
B/PAC discussed Item 6b. California Drive Complete Streets Update.
b) California Drive Complete Streets Update
Mr. Wong made a presentation on the California Drive Complete Streets Update which
provided background on the project and indicated that the design team has advanced
the approved alternative into 60% plans. Staff shared the design plans to gain input from
the Community BPAC and public.
Lesley Beatty, spoke on behalf of BPAC and submitted feedback on the plan which
consisted of 7 key findings along with a couple additional recommendations. Ms. Beatty
noted which areas of the plan are “ready to go”, “ready to test” and three areas that
“need improvement”. BPAC understands that this project is very challenging due to the
structure of the road.
One of the suggestions was to shorten the northbound California Drive left turn lane by
the Police Department. Sergeant Shepley said the length of the left turn lane does make
it easier for the Police to get out of their parking lot.
Chair Wettan sought input from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Akers was very appreciative for the feedback from BPAC and concurs
with their comments. In terms of process, he would like to see staff bring this input to the
consultant and then report back to TSPC.
Commissioner Martos thanked Ms. Beatty and BPAC for their input. He asked if Ms.
Beatty could prioritize items of concern. Ms. Beatty said BPAC felt key finding #5 –
Rosedale Avenue through Mills Avenue to be the highest priority.
Vice Chair Bush thanked BPAC for their input also. Vice Chair Bush brought up a couple
of ideas – 1) Take out stop signs on Laguna Avenue and closing down parts of Laguna
Avenue with barriers to make it easily rideable and to avoid it becoming a thoroughfare.
2) Consider moving the sidewalks so that they are in between the cars and the bike
lanes.
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Chair Wettan thought this was a great opportunity for Burlingame to do it right and that it
could be a big win for Burlingame. In order to not to miss any opportunities we must
have good information on costs. Additionally it would be important to have information on
costs for any grant opportunities.
Mr. Wong will provide the input received back to the design consultant.
Chair Wettan would like to receive an update on this hopefully no later than February.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Wong provided updates on various Public Works – Engineering projects and activities:
a) Engineering Division Reports
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project – Contractor working through punch list items.
• Carolan Avenue Complete Streets – The project underway, with the work on the bulb outs
and rain gardens almost complete. Work progressing on schedule. Summerhill’s
contractors has completed their sewer construction operations.
• South Rollins Utility Improvement Project – Contractor has started work on this project.
Work includes sewer and water mainline improvements. Project completion anticipated for
end of January. Project area will continue with single lane traffic control during construction
activities.
• Easton Addition, Ray Park, and Neighborhood Sewer Rehab Project – Phase 2 – Contractor
has completed sewer facility upgrade work along Benito, Montero, Castillo, and Carlos
between Hillside Drive and Easton Drive. Project has extended work to minimize future
impacts to the neighborhood. During construction hours (8 am to 4 pm), roadways will be
closed to through traffic. Project completion anticipated for early-January.
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Update – City’s application was not selected.
• TSPC Email Communications – On 10/17/2017 Mr. Randy VandenBrink regarding stop signs
along Hillside Drive.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated October 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 10/12/17: Item 6a
5 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
6 SR2S Review
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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
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 10/12/17: Item 7a
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Carolan Complete Streets Update 11/9/17: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 11/9/17: Item 7a
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
Chair Wettan asked that Mr. Wong report back when he receives feedback on why we were
unsuccessful on the last TDA Grant submission.
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Shepley reviewed the Selective Enforcement for the past month, which had
more crashes than other months. There were a number of violations by schools and
accidents at intersections.
c) Farmers Market
In absence of Commissioner Londer this evening, Chair Wettan would like him to email
the Commission of any upcoming dates for Farmers Market for TSPC participation.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Chair Wettan would like Halloween in the Easton Addition on Cabrillo Avenue to be on
a future agenda item next year due to the dangerous situation with the number of
children and vehicles on this street on Halloween night.
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8. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
No report.
Commissioner Martos would like to see the following on future agendas:
- Core Lots making them 2 & 4 hour lots and eliminate long term
- Consider Citifyd App for taking advantage of private parking lots
- Look at LIME App for real time capacity of city lots
Chair Wettan would like to see what programs/incentives the City can put in place to get
employees out of single passenger vehicles, particularly on Thursdays and Fridays.
Chair Wettan would like to see this on the December or January agenda.
Commissioner Akers added that we also think in terms of transit benefits and parking
benefits and placing an expectation on employers coming to Burlingame and the
derivatives which can be tie-ins to economic benefits and social benefits for our
community.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Wettan)
No report.
c) School Speed Limits (Akers & Londer)
No report.
d) Envision Burlingame (Londer & Martos)
No report.
e) El Camino Real Task Force (Londer & Wettan)
Chair Wettan reported that the ECR Task Force is in its final stretch. There will be a
meeting next week on Thursday, November 16, 2017.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- School Traffic
- Measure A Grant Application – Safe Route to Schools
- Bike path at Carolan Avenue
- Agenda setting priorities
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- Chair/Vice Chair nominations
- Bike Share if Council hasn’t already seen it
Chair Wettan observed a moment of silence in memory of Josephine DiModica, mother-in-law to
Commissioner Martos, who passed yesterday.
10. ADJOURNMENT 8:41 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a – Engineering
Division Reports
MEETING DATE:
December 14, 2017
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: December 14, 2017
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
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project – Project completed.
• Carolan Avenue Complete Streets – The bulb outs, rain gardens, and roadway resurfacing
have been completed.
• 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 –
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. City has provided Caltrans with our
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.
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Reports December 14, 2017
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• 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
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).