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AGENDA
Thursday, October 8, 2015
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.
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of identifying information is optional but assists in preparation of the
minutes. All
votes are unanimous
unless separately
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1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. August 13, 2015 regular meeting minutes
b. September 10, 2015 regular 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/STUDY ITEMS
a. Hoover School Update
Staff report
b. Stop Sign Discussion for Trousdale/Marco Polo and Trousdale/Ogden
Staff report
7. ACTION ITEMS
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Engineering Division Reports
Reports and/or updates on Public Works -Engineering Division projects and activities
Staff report
b. Police Department Reports
Reports and/or updates on Police Department programs and activities
Oral report
c. Farmer's Market
Reports on inquires/comments/topics brought up by residents at booth during the Farmer's Market.
Oral report
U4 TSPC Chair/Commissioner's communications
Reports on meetings with City Council Members, general public, interested parties.
Oral report
9. COMMITTEE & SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Update
b. Hoover School Update
c. California Roundabout Project Update
11. ADJOURNMENT
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NEXT REGULAR TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: Thursday. November 12th,
2015
GAME
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, August 13, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL.
EMBER PRESENT.
MMartos, Londer, Noworolski, Wettan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Akers
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Motion: To accept the minutes of July 12, 2015 as submitted
M/S/C: Londer/Noworolski; 3/0/1 (Wettan abstained)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS —NON -AGENDA
Stephen Hollmann stated of his dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in addressing the
traffic and safety concerns on Floribunda Avenue. Mr. Hollmann said he would email Mayor
Nagel to move this item to the City Council.
Pat Giorni thanked Public Works and Mr. Wong for the removal of a tree limb on EI Camino
Real between Ray Drive and the hospital. Ms. Giorni also noted that three Commissioners
live within the noticing area regarding the Stop Sign Installations and was concerned that if
three Commissioners recused themselves then that would leave only two Commissioners, at
which time no action can be taken.
6. DISCUSSION/STUDY ITEMS
(Mr. Wong suggested and received consensus agreement from the Commission to move
Item 7 forward on the agenda as the first item of discussion. Subsequent discussion items
resumed the order shown on the meeting agenda.)
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a. Downtown Parking Update
Mr. Wong made a presentation to provide an update on Downtown Parking. Mr. Wong
reviewed strategies (both implemented and upcoming) and the Parking Survey and
Finance Data Observations.
There was a brief discussion about the survey process and suggested methods to obtain
this information. The Commission agreed that they would still like to see survey results
from Survey Monkey. Commissioner Noworolski once again offered the use of his video
camera equipment.
The Commission asked staff to come back next month with data regarding lot
occupancy, percentage of permit users in long term lots, Survey Monkey results and
anything else that will help give this Commission an idea as to where employees are
parking.
A brief discussion occurred regarding the possible reconvening of the Downtown Parking
Subcommittee.
7. ACTION ITEMS
a) ECR/Floribunda Project Update
As Mr. Wong started to make his presentation, audience member Stephen Holtman
interrupted and asked for no discussion on this item and requested that the issue be
tabled.
Chair Martos asked the Commissioners if they wished this item to be tabled. There was
a consensus vote not to table and discussion continued.
Mr. Wong presented a staff report recommending the Commission to review the
information and vote to either concur with staff to continue through the DEIR process
with Caltrans or forward its own recommendation based on a proposal drafted by
Commissioner Akers.
Mr. Wong mentioned that he received an email in support of closing eastbound traffic
on Floribunda Avenue from Dr. Naccarato.
Mr. Wong also reported that Mayor Terry Nagel received a letter from Caltrans
indicating their Finding of Effect, which has been submitted to the State Historic
Preservation Officer for concurrence.
Chair Marcos opened the floor for public comment.
Stephen Hollmann stated that he was very unhappy about receiving notification only 26
hours in advance of this topic being discussed on tonight's agenda. Mr. Hollmann said
he had gotten assurance from Chair Martos and Mr. Wong that residents would be
advised in advance when this topic arises for future meetings. On this basis, he did not
think this item should be discussed tonight.
Jennifer Pfaff stated that she was glad this item was on the agenda and had no
preference of options, but thought that both options should be looked at. Ms. Pfaff said
Caltrans wants to widen EI Camino Real to "uncork the bottleneck", which could result
in them getting rid of their maintenance responsibility and to do a grand boulevard.
Philip Lalonde stated that he opposed Caltrans' idea to widen EI Camino Real and
would urge them to look at other alternative solutions — such as signal timings, no
eastbound traffic on Floribunda Avenue, or a one-way street. Mr. Lalonde feared that
widening EI Camino Real would increase traffic speed and present a danger for
pedestrian safety. Mr. Lalonde said he would like to work with the community to stop
Caltrans from removing trees and not to widen EI Camino Real,
Pat Giorni disagreed with the earlier speaker regarding notification of this topic. Ms.
Giorni said the agenda is posted 72 hours in advance and meets the posting
requirements. Ms. Giorni said it is the public's responsibility to seek and view the
agendas which are posted. Ms. Giorni was in favor of recommending to Council the
recommendation prepared by Commissioner Akers to limit turns at Floribunda. She
recommended that eastbound traffic on Floribunda Avenue be barricaded and that
Council have the City Attorney look into CEQA process. Ms. Giorni felt the City needed
to take a proactive stance. Ms. Giorni felt that Caltrans' submitting their Finding of Effect
to the State Historic Preservation Officer was a "heads up" that they are moving ahead
with their plan. Ms. Giorni said there was not an appeal process unless through
Legislature or CEQA.
Manito Velasco stated that the City's passivity was playing right into Caltrans hands.
Mr. Velasco reiterated again that Caltrans would use the next crash at this intersection
as leverage and claim the City was standing in the way of a safety project. Mr. Velasco
urged Council, TSPC and individuals to write to ijan Sartipi at Caltrans.
Pat Giorni suggested that Caltrans use the Smart Corridors Program signage to
recommend drivers who aren't travelling locally to use Highway 101, as opposed to EI
Camino Real between Chapin Avenue and Oak Grove Avenue to reduce traffic.
Stephen Holtman disagreed with the prior speaker regarding reading the posted
agendas. Mr. Hollman stated that if the Commission directs staff to notify residents
individually, then staff should comply.
Chair Martos sought input from the Commissioners.
Commissioner sought input from property owner Philip Lalonde. Mr. Lalonde thought
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his residents would prefer to see eastbound traffic blocked on Floribunda Avenue at EI
Camino Real.
Chair MartOS said he had spoken with the Director of Public Works and staff was
directed by Council to respond in writing to Caltrans' letter of no impact" by August 21,
2015. He added that staff was currently in the process of drafting this response and that
this item would be discussed at the August 17th Council meeting. Chair Martos reported
that he spoke with the Mayor, and she felt strongly that if Caltrans were to move
forward with this project, urlingame and Hillsborough would be strongly opposed, and
that there were other factors to improve the safety at this intersection.
Commissioner Wettan was interested to hear from the residents after having heard
various proposals — split phasing, no left turns, and blocking eastbound traffic on
Floribunda Avenue, Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment again.
Mr. Hollman said the minutes for TSPC February 12, 2015 meeting show residents
were opposed to a one-way street and the problems this would create. Mr. Hollman
aIso stated that he was opposed to the Caltrans project.
Commissioner Noworolski asked for clarification for the process —whether it was
sequential and what could occur during the certification process.
Commissioners Londer and Wettan expressed the need for the City to be proactive.
Commissioner Londer recommended individuals and TSPC to write letters to Council
urging them to take action, and was in favor of sending Commissioner Akers
suggestions to Council.
The Commissioners expressed their frustration with the lack of action on this matter and
discussed the urgency to be proactive. There was some discussion regarding sending
Commissioner Aker's proposal to Council. It was generally agreed that it was better to
support forwarding Commissioner Aker 's proposal to Council, as opposed to doing
nothing on this matter this evening.
Motion: Move to reject staff's recommendation and move forward with Commissioner
Aker's proposal to Council
M/S Noworolski/Londer; 3/1/0 (Martos voted no)
Motion: Move to keep this as an Action Item next month.
M/S/C: Wettan/Noworolski; 4/0/0
b) Stop Signs Installation Review
Mr. Wong presented a staff report that recommended installation of stop signs at the
following locations:
1) California Drive/Murchison Drive (All -way)
2) California Drive/Trousdale Drive (AII-way)
3) Rollins Road/Toyon Drive (All -way)
4) Quesada Way/Ray Drive (minor approach of Quesada Way only)
5) Mills Avenue/Highway Road (minor approach of Highway Road only)
6) Ray Drive/Balboa Avenue (AII-way)
He stated that staff was seeking concurrence on this issue for recommendation to the City
Council as introduction and adoption of an ordinance.
Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment.
Chuck Wallace asked for clarification on the stop sign at Quesada Way and made a
suggestion to have marked crosswalk at all three crossings.
Mike Maionchi said that he supported the stop sign at Balboa Way and Ray Drive.
Kevin Dare said that he also supported the stop sign at Balboa Way and Ray Drive.
Lisa Chai said she supported the stop sign at Mills Avenue and Highway Road, and also
mentioned a safety concern that the parking space farthest south impaired visibility.
Manito Velasco stated that he supported the stop sign at Mills Avenue and Highway Road
and said the red curb the previous speaker mentioned had been requested before. Mr.
Velasco also said he supported the stop sign at Ray Drive and Balboa Avenue and hoped
this installation would occur prior to the school year starting. Mr. Velasco felt the stop signs
on California Drive were disconnected from where the problems are; and, that there was an
imbalance. Mr. Velasco thought that the one at Murchison Drive was a marginal location and
perhaps the one at Trousdale Drive would be okay. Mr. Velasco also did not support stop
sign installations if they did not meet warrants.
Pat Giorni asked for clarification of the Murchison Drive stop sign since that intersection was
part of Millbrae. Ms. Giorni was in favor of stop sign installations when warrants are met. Ms.
Giorni also said she supported the stop sign at Ray Drive and Balboa Avenue. Ms. Giorni
also asked that signal timings at Ray Drive and EI Camino Real be looked at.
Chuck Wallace questioned why stop signs were not recommended on Ray Drive and just on
Quesada Way. Mr. Wong explained that the traffic volume did not meet warrants; however,
vehicles were rolling through the intersection at Quesada Way.
Mike Maionchi questioned why the yellow school crosswalks were not installed. Mr. Wong
explained that the installation would be done in conjunction with the installation of curb
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Sergeant Ford expressed a concern of the Police Department regarding the stop sign at
California Drive and Trousdale Drive. He stated that the Police Department concern was
about the possibility of a backup of vehicles heading north and police vehicles exiting their
parking lot.
The Commission had a brief discussion on stop sign warrants and their requirements. The
Commissioners expressed some concerns with the stop signs on California Drive at
Murchison Drive and at Trousdale Drive,
Motion: Move to recommend installation of stop signs at the following locations:
— Rollins RoadlToyon Drive (All -way)
Quesada Way/Ray Drive (minor approach of Quesada Way only)
Mills Avenue/Highway Road (minor approach of Highway Road only)
Ray Drive/Balboa Avenue (Alkway)
M/S/C: Wettan/Noworolski; 4/0/0
INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Mr. Wong provided an update on various Public Works —Engineering projects and
activities:
• 2015 Street Resurfacing Program — Preconstruction meeting held, and start of work
scheduled for August 17. Staff has scheduled weekly meetings with the contractor.
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project— southbound off -ramp has been closed. Closure
anticiVated to last eight months. Staff has been working with Caltrans to implement
further improvements to assist in facilitating traffic through area
• Broadway Grade Separation PSR — A second outreach meeting is being still planned for
mid-September to present the design concepts. The meeting will be held September
16th in the Lane Room.
• California Drive Roundabout —Staff had kick-off meeting with the design team. Initial
public outreach meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at the Library's Lane
Room.
• TSPC Email Communications — Refer to attached "TSPC Contact Log". There was one
communication from Manito Velasco which questioned the notification procedure
regarding the Broadway closure. This communication has been addressed by staff.
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b) Police Department Reports
No report.
cI Farmer's Market
Commissioner Londer reported that TSPC was represented at the Farmer's Market
along with Officer Zwingle. During the Farmer's Market, a person expressed concern
regarding speeding on Bellevue Avenue. Chair Martos informed the Commission that at
one time the Police Department trained residents to use radar detection to deter
speeding but that practice was no longer recommended. Commissioner Wettan
mentioned a complaint from a resident regarding speeding on the 1500 block of Balboa
Avenue, Commissioner Londer said that he next available date for TSPC participation
at the Farmer's Market is September 19th — volunteers would be sought at the
September TSPC meeting. Commissioner Noworolski thought having a survey topic
might be a good mechanism to collect data.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioners Communications
Commissioner Londer expressed his thought that the Commission draft a letter to
Council to express their concerns regarding the San Mateo Peninsula Avenue
southbound ramp. Commissioner Wettan said he received a communication on this
matter and the resident was concerned that there would be increased traffic into their
neighborhood.
Chair Martos stated that he and Chair DeMartini of the Planning Commission
exchanged emails and agreed that it was not a good time to meet at this time.
Commissioner Noworolski reminded the Commission that school was starting and
requested that the Police Department be present for student drop-offs and new parent
night.
9. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS
No reports.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) Hoover School Update
b) Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle
c) B/PAC Setup
11. ADJOURNMENT 10:27 p.m.
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, September 10, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL.
EMBER PRESENT. Martos, Londer, Akers, Wettan
EMBERS ABSENT. Noworolski
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the August 13, 2015 Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission were delayed
and will be included on the October 8, 2015 agenda for approval.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS —NON -AGENDA
Irwin Dawid spoke regarding his concerns for bicycle and pedestrian safety on California
Drive. Based on his observations at this location, he suggested the City consider automated
traffic enforcement on California in front of Stack's.
Mr. Dawid also suggested the City address mid -block turns while crossing double yellow
lines along Broadway.
6. DISCUSSION/STUDY ITEMS
(Chair Martos suggested and received consensus agreement from the Commission to move
item 7(a) forward on the agenda as the first item of discussion due to those in attendance.
Subsequent items resumed the order shown on the meeting agenda.)
a) Hoover School Update
Mr. Chou led the presentation and discussion on Hoover School. The Burlingame
School District (BSD) made an appearance and presented a brief update on Hoover
School at the July TSP meeting. Since then, staff has met with the School District on
several occasions and obtained maps of the student attendance areas and various
paths of travel. Mr. Chou gave credit to BSD for providing the maps.
Mr. Chou proceeded to go over the maps, reviewing the three defined paths of travel as
determine by BSD.
• Path #1: northeast attendance area, accessing Hoover via Summit Drive, Hillside
Circle and Hillside Drive.
• Path #2: north attendance area, accessing Hoover via Alvarado Drive, Hillside
Drive, Hillside Circle, Summit Drive, and Canyon Road.
• Path 4W
3: southeast attendance area, accessing Hoover via Hillside Drive and
Easton Drive,
The City and BSD have already identified some potential improvements along the paths
such as crosswalks, curb ramps, and stop signs. Staff is recommending a matrix of
proposed improvements with the goal of working with the School District to populate the
matrix and include the responsible party and estimated costs with input and
concurrence from the Commission, and then ultimately take the list to City Council,
Chair Martos sought clarification on the number of proposed stop signs and Mr. Chou
explained that numbers are preliminary and staff is seeking input for future meetings
with BSD.
Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment.
Tim Ryan, Director of Facilities with the Burlingame School District passed out images
taken in May on the various paths of travel. He stated that the School District is not
asking the City to mitigate upcoming impacts, but to bring existing sidewalks, curbs, and
crosswalks up to code. BSD is willing to pay for the crosswalk striping as part of their
encroachment permit. Mr. Ryan went on to emphasize that there will be 250 students
attending Hoover School in 10.5 months. He went on to acknowledge his appreciation
of Mr. Wong and Mr. Chou for their expertise and efforts.
Commissioner Akers questioned why the proposal is just now being presented with only
10.5 months remaining until the school opens. Mr. Ryan explained that the District's
application was submitted to the City in January 2014, but a lawsuit halted construction.
Chair Martos noted that the Commission has discussed the Hoover site over the last six
months, including safety strategies, and is aware of the urgency. The Commission is
ready to work with BSD to make the area a safe place for students.
Commissioner Wettan encouraged the group to stay away from the long history
of the
project and plow forward.
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Mike Jarod has been tracking the progress of Hoover School throughout the litigation
process as he lives behind the site. Unfortunately there is no good route from his property;
Burlingame Hills does not have an adequate path of travel. He stated the plans for
improvements look reasonable and suggested that an 80/20 analysis be considered for stop
signs and appropriate markings. This is an opportunity to improve pedestrian access.
Vice -Chair Londer stressed the desire to work with BSD and make access as safe and
smooth as possible. The Commission is willing to help.
Commissioner Akers stated the changes make sense as they make a more walkable
and possibly more drivable neighborhood. He questioned if there is anything else we
could at the Hillside Drive intersection and asked where the gates on Easton came
from.
Mr. Wong explained that the gates on Easton were installed as a dedication project with
City concurrence. If this is going to be a path of travel for students, the bottom portion of
the gate should be removed. It is reasonable to keep the upper portion of the gate
intact.
Commissioner Wettan took the floor commented on the following:
There is a large population east of Alvarado and north of Hillside with no natural path of
travel. Path #1 is out of their way and there is no proposed crosswalk coming down
Alvarado.
At the top of Hillside Circle/Summit, the property owner parks on the sidewalk. This is a
critical spot with no easy solution.
It would be worthwhile to plan for adrop-off site for traffic coming from Alvarado at
Hillside Circle, and a second drop-off site elsewhere.
Strongly consider limiting traffic coming out of Summit/Easton drop-off point; don't want
traffic in both directions (possible left -turn or right -turn only; this may require a
discussion with Hillsborough).
Sidewalk improvements are very important, notably on Easton.
Encourage staff to revise the chart
of proposed improvements to avoid discussions on
who is responsible for the associated costs which could delay the completion of the list.
Mr. Chou suggested we hide (not delete) the column for the responsible part
y as it will
be needed down the road for City Council.
Commissioner Akers suggested a 49
plan b" for items the City can implement solo and
quickly if we don't get 100 cooperation from our neighbors.
The group agreed to add a time frame column at Commissioner Wettan's suggestion.
Commissioner Louder encouraged the reduction of traffic at the school site; have drop
off points as suggested earlier with possible parent volunteers to walk the students from
the drop off site to the school.
Chair Martos stated the cost of the improvements is important to the matrix but should
not impede the creation of the list. He also inquired about the decision criteria used for
coming up with the present improvements and proposed pedestrian routes.
Mr. Chou took the floor and responded by explaining the process began with the School
District and various walk-throughs with City staff in order to develop potential concepts
both parties agreed upon to build from.
Mr. Ryan also indicated they had an initial walk-through with architects to identify
existing conditions and used that (in addition to the enrollment area) to come up with
the three paths of travel. The BSD has been using a common-sense approach.
Chair Martos continued with this input, stating that he would like more information
related to the gates on Hillside to which Mr. Chou indicated they were public gates and
they have to be manually opened—they are not locked.
Vice -Chair Louder and Commissioner Wettan discouraged crossing Hillside Drive.
Commissioner Akers pointed out that drainage should be addressed.
As a result of the Hoover School discussion, the Commission agreed to form a
subcommittee to work with the School District. Mr. Chou will work with City staff to
figure out the dynamics but the subcommittee should have two representatives from the
Commission—Wettan and Akers. The subcommittee could meet in between the TSP
meetings and Hoover School will be a reoccurring agenda item until the work is
complete.
b) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Update
After Mr. Wong went over the staff report regarding concerns pertaining to the structure
and goals of B/PAC, Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment. The following
people spoke:
Irwin Dawid, a B/PAC member, agrees with the issues stated in the staff report and
would like to see more structure to the group. The overall goal of B/PAC should be to
make Burlingame a bike and pedestrian friendly environment.
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Laurie Simonson disagreed with the original interpretation of the purpose of B/PAC and
shared the defined purpose outlined by City Council in 2004. She also emailed the
Commission information regarding best practices and what the purpose a B/PAC
should serve. Ms. Simonson would like to see the B/PAC with more structure and
energy, while also channeling more public participation.
Jeff DeMartini was stunned by the role of B/PAC given the recent talks about pedestrian
safety at Hoover School. Mr. DeMartini attended the Silicon Valley Bike Summit and
shared his embarrassment of the Burlingame B/PAC after listening to the progress of
other B/PAC activity in the area. When he joined B/PAC the group was active and no
longer is. He would like to see the group active again with a clear vision of what the role
iS,
Chris Bush felt B/PAC was the group of small thinking which made it challenging to
focus on details and overcome obstacles. He would like to see B/PAC stick to an
agenda when they meet, define what membership means, hold a "vision" meeting at the
beginning of each year, and have a lead for the group to keep on task with a defined
structure and goals.
All present TSP Commissioners spoke and shared the same sentiments and support
regarding B/PAC. There is potential for B/PAC to be productive in the community but
the team needs to have more structure, clear expectations of membership, and the
vision and priorities need to be identified in order for the B/PAC to produce deliverables.
More specifically related to membership, the TSP Commission would like to see a
representative from the Planning Department, Planning Commission, Public Works
Department, and someone from the senior community on B/PAC.
7. ACTION ITEMS
a) Larkspur Drive/Linden Avenue Traffic Circle
Mr. Wong went over the staff report and presented a PowerPoint illustrating the
temporary traffic circle, while also sharing the positive impact it has had against
speeding and reckless driving.
Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment.
Matt Carlson has seen a noticeable difference in the reduction of speed since the
installation of the temporary traffic circle. The benefits to the traffic circle outweigh the
loss of parking. Since there are a lot of families with small kids that reside along
Larkspur Drive/Linden Avenue, he feels the benefits of the traffic calming measure have
made the neighborhood more pleasurable. Mr. Carlson is very much for the installation
of a permanent traffic circle.
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Janet McDonald echoed Mr. Carlson's sentiments and is greatly supportive of the
installation of a permanent traffic circle. The loss of parking is a non -issue.
Irwin Dawid was initially shocked to see the temporary traffic circle but is also very
supportive of the traffic calming measure. He feels the area is safer to bike through and
he is happy with the aesthetics. The loss of parking is also a non -issue. In addition, he
encouraged the City to make traffic safety a higher priority and would like to see more
traffic calming solutions like this implemented in other areas of Burlingame.
Once public comment closed, Mr. Wong shared additional responses he received with
the Commission. Four (4) residents support the installation of a permanent traffic circle;
one (1) resident would like to see an alkway stop, and one (1) resident is against the
installation of a permanent traffic circle.
Commissioner Wettan believes that local residents have a clear vision and the City
should defer decisions like this to them as long as it aligns with engineering practices.
Motion: Move to recommend installation of a permanent traffic circle on Larkspur
Drive and Linden Avenue.
M/S/C: Wettan/Akers; 4/0/0
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Mr. Wong went over the staff report and provided updates on the following projects:
• 2015 Street Resurfacing Program
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project
• Broadway Grade Separation Project
• California Drive Roundabout
• Caltrans' ECR/Floribunda Project
It was suggested that the TSPC Priority List be in order of highest priority to the lowest
priority; Hoover School should be moved to the top.
1) Hoover school update
2) Caltrans' ECR/Floribunda
3) Parking strategies update
4) Stop sign installations
5) B/PAC set-up
6) Floribunda corridor
7) California Drive parking restrictions
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8) California roundabout
9) General Plan – circulation element
10) Larkspur/Linden traffic circle
11) Commuter bike route
Commissioner Wettan would like to have Floribunda/EI Camino Real as a future
agenda item.
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Ford reported the Police Department amped up traffic enforcement efforts at
the start of the school year. Flyers were distributed to schools and Parking Enforcement
was present for the first two days of school. All went as planned.
September is the last month of grants for checkpoints. At the last two DUI checkpoints,
BPD checked 1500 vehicles, conducting 40 field sobriety tests which resulted in the
discovery of two drunk drivers. In addition, 6 citations were issued and one stolen car
was recovered. The new grant cycle for checkpoints will begin October 1, 2015.
There are two new BPD employees assigned to traffic: Mike Martin and Garrett Penn.
Vice Chair Londer gave kudos to the Police Department for their work during the
downed power lines on Hwy 101.
Vice Chair Londer also mentioned his concerns regarding dangerous U-turns
southbound on Rollins. Sergeant Ford said the PD will continue to monitor that area.
c) Farmer's Market
The TSP Commission agreed to be present at the Farmer's Market on Sunday,
September 20, 2015. Commissioner Wettan agreed to work the 9:15 am -10:45 am
shift, and Commissioner Martos committed to working from 10:45 am – 12:15 pm. Vice -
Chair Londer will take care of the pick-up and drop off of supplies.
Commissioner Wettan brought up a past suggestion to utilize the Farmer's Market to
pose questions on topics such as public parking.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner's Communications
Vice -Chair Londer attended the Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on August 26,
2015 regarding the General Plan. Attendees split up into three groups and were all
asked the same question—where do we see things staying the same and where do we
see room for improvement. Each group essentially came up with the same response.
Participants agreed that the neighborhoods should stay the same and improvements
should be made along Bayside and Rollins Road, in addition to three commercial areas
(Broadway, Burlingame Plaza and Downtown).
9. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Update
b) Hoover School Update
c) Hoover School Subcommittee
d) Floribunda/EI Camino Real
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Martos requested a moment of silence for the passing of Recording Secretary Louie's
brother.
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: October 81 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO:
MEETING DATE:
From: Andrew Wong, Transportation Engineer — (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 6.a —Hoover School Update
RECOMMENDATION
6.a — Hoover
School Update
October 8, 2015
Staff recommends that the Commission hear an update of the Hoover School traffic issue and
discuss possible suggestions to improve the vehicular and pedestrian traffic conditions for the
school. It is also recommended that the Commission compile a priority list of its own, which outlines
and ranks the importance of potential suggestions developed by the Commission, to be
subsequently incorporated into a broader -scope list of improvement measures for Hoover School.
BACKGROUND
Over the course of the past year, staff has been meeting with the Burlingame School District
administration in preparation of the construction and, ultimately, the opening of Hoover School. As
part of these preparations, the District hired Dreiling Terrones Architects and Fehr & Peers to design
the school and examine traffic needs at the school site, respectively. The District also conducted a
preliminary evaluation of the traffic needs and impacts in the surrounding neighborhood. As a result
of that work, a powerpoint presentation was compiled which identified potential student drop-offtpick-
up sites, student walking routes, and possible safety measures to be considered along those routes.
DISCUSSION
The Commission established an ad-hoc subcommittee to examine the issue in greater detail. The
subcommittee conducted several field examinations by themselves, with District staff, and with City
staff. The subcommittee developed a preliminary list of potential improvements to aid in vehicle flow
and pedestrian access in the surrounding areas of Hoover School.
Staff is also in the process of compiling and completing a project improvement matrix which outlines
what staff identifies as potential improvements in the same area. These improvements, along with
the improvements identified by the subcommittee and Commission, will be presented to a Council
appointed subcommittee in November or December of this year for further consideration.
The Commission is advised to provide a priority list of possible safety measures/improvements to be
incorporated into the draft improvement matrix currently being developed by staff.
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To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: October 8, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO
MEETING DATE:
From: Andrew Wong, Transportation Engineer — (650) 558-7230
6.b — Discussion
of Stop Sign
Review
October 8, 2015
Subject: Item 6.b —Discussion of Stop Sign Review at Trousdale Drive/Ogden Way
and Trousdale Drive/Marco Polo Way.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission receive an introduction of a stop sign review at
Trousdale Drive/Ogden Drive and Trousdale Drive/Marco Polo Way. This is an informational
item, and no action is required.
BACKGROUND
The intersections of Trousdale Drive/Ogden Drive and Trousdale Drive/Marco Polo Way are
both tee -intersections with stop controls on the minor approaches (Ogden, Marco Polo) as well
as one of the two approaches on Trousdale Drive for each intersection. This created an atypical
intersection right-of-way assignment, but did not satisfy past stop warrants. There has been an
increase in traffic due to recent development in the vicinity of the two intersections. This
increase has brought in new drivers, who are unfamiliar with the traffic controls at the
intersections. These concerns have been relayed to the Burlingame Police, who along with
residents would like another review of stop signs along Trousdale Drive at Marco Polo and
Ogden.
DISCUSSION
This item is being brought to the Commission due to the sensitive nature of stops signs along
arterials, but more specifically due to the proximity of these intersections to each other. With
these concerns, staff wished for the Commission to review these specific intersections during
the early stage of our review. Staff will complete the warrants for the two intersections and bring
this item back to the Commission as an action item at a future meeting. For that meeting,
notices will be sent to the affected residents to invite them to attend, and to obtain any public
comments regarding the two intersections.
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To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: October 8, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO:
MEETING DATE:
From: Andrew Wong, Transportation Engineer — (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 8.a -Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update
RECOMMENDATION
S.a — Engineering
Division Reports
October 8, 2015
Staff recommends that the Commission receive a presentation by staff providing an update on
various Public Works — Engineering projects and activities.
BACKGROUND
• 2015 Street Resurfacing Program —Work has commenced work on Chapin, Lots B, K
and N. Staff has scheduled weekly meetings with the contractor.
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project —Stage 2 of construction continues. The
southbound 101 off -ramp and retaining wall has been built. Staff has requested and
gotten implemented split -phasing of eastbound and westbound Broadway.
• Broadway Grade Separation PSR —After the second outreach meeting on September
16, 2015, the design team and city staff began detailed analysis of specific preferred
design concepts. PSR document production is also underway.
• California Drive Roundabout —Kick-off meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Public
information was gathered at this first meeting to be evaluated and incorporated into the
potential design.
• TSPC Email Communications — No new communications.
• Downtown Parking Strategies- Parking survey initiated (~
30 returned surveys), parking
lot inventory underway.
• Request for Proposals —Staff to issue RFPs for City Hall/Floribunda Traffic Calming
and California Drive Bicycle Facility.
• Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle —Design of options started. Staff to bring options to
residents at separate neighborhood meeting.
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Item 8.a - Engineering Division Reports
DISCUSSION
October 8, 2015
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 "Study Items" (TSPC Agenda Item 6).
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