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AGENDA
Thursday, June 11, 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. 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. May 14, 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. Future Agenda Item discussion
Staff report
7. ACTION ITEMS
a. General Plan Update: Appointment of TSPC member to Community
Advisory Committee (CAC).
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
d. TSPC Chair/Commissioner's communications
Reports on meetings with City Council Members, general public, interested parties.
Oral report
9. COMMITTEE &SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC)
Committee meets 5:30PM in Conference Room B typically every other month prior to the TSPC
meeting.
Oral Report
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. Burlingame Municipal Code Title 13 Review Discussion
b. Hoover School Update
11. 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, July 9th, 2015
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 14, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL.
MEMBER PRESENT. Martos, Londer, Akers, Noworolski, Wettan
MEMBERS ABSENT.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Motion: To accept the minutes of April 9, 2015 as submitted
M/S/C: Wettan, Akers; 4/0/1 (Noworolski abstained)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS —NON -AGENDA
Ms. Giorni wanted to be assured that she would be able to speak on items 6a, 7a, 9a and
Future Agenda Items.
Ms. Saucedo suggested that Larkspur Drive and Toyon Drive be considered for one-way
streets due to the narrowness of the streets and the number of trucks using these streets.
She also suggested posting signs that indicate narrow streets are ahead. Ms. Saucedo also
said vehicles are blowing through the roundabout at Larkspur Drive and Linden Avenue.
6. DISCUSSION/STUDY ITEMS
a. General Plan Update: Nomination of TSPC member to Community Advisory Committee
(CAC)
Mr. Wong made a brief presentation on the role of the committee and responsibilities of the
representative. Mr. Wong asked that the Commissioners review the information provided
and move to nominate a Commissioner as an action item at a future meeting.
Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment.
Ms. Giorni asked that whoever becomes as the representative to please serve the entire
period. Ms. Giorni also emphasized the importance that the Commission looks at Complete
Streets and that it is adopted by resolution in the General Plan which will assist in grant
funding.
Motion: Move to an action item next month to nominate a TSPC Commissioner to be a
member of the Community Advisory Committee.
M/S/C: Akers/Conder; 5/0/0
7. ACTION ITEMS
a} Carolan Avenue Complete Street Project Design Concepts Presentation and Action.
Mr. Chou provided background on this project and asked that the Commission review
the refined design options for the Carolan Avenue Complete Streets Project and collect
public comments on these design concepts.
John Pulliam of Kimley Horn and Associates reviewed two refined design options for
Carolan Avenue:
- Concept 1A —buffered bike lanes
Concept 3A — cycle track
Mr. Pulliam showed renderings of each concept before and after and reviewed the pros
aHU cons of each.
Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment.
Mr. Dawid wanted to bring up an important point -the cycle track presented is not a
cycle track since it is not physically protected. It is technically atwo-way buffered lane.
Mr. Dawid asked that the City consider a parking protected lane where the bike lane is
between the parked cars and the curb. Based on what was presented this evening he is
in favor of Concept 1A the buffered bike lane. Mr. Dawid also suggested a bicycle box
northbound on Carolan Avenue at Broadway.
Ms. Giorni is not a fan of buffered lanes since the buffer is merely paint. Given the
options, she prefers Concept 1A the buffered bike lane. Ms. Giorni said the cycle track
presented is a glorified enhanced Class I lane and felt no one will observe right-of-way
even though divided for two-way, and that it would be subject to use by skateboards,
roller skaters, scooters, joggers and dog walkers, etc.. Ms. Giorni gave examples of why
a cycle track would not be the best option for this location.
Ms. Pfaff deferred to the real bike riders in the room. Ms. Pfaff thought the cycle track
would have a safety issue at Oak Grove Avenue, particularly due to the uncontrolled
pork chop just west of the railroad tracks.
Mr. Hickey of Summerhill Homes appreciates the work done by staff and Kimley-Horn
and felt whatever option is chosen will be an improvement. A concern for their
development is the ability of vehicles travelling southbound to be able to make a left turn
into their development.
Ms. Simonson definitely supports Option 1A —buffered bike lanes. The cycle track option
does not flow at Broadway nor at crosswalks. Ms. Simonson agreed that a bicycle box is
needed at northbound Carolan onto Broadway. Ms. Simonson also emphasized the
need to pass an Ordinance to update the General Plan with Complete streets to qualify
for grants such as OBAG.
Mr. Dawid said he has been unsuccessful triggering a left turn signal and often times
needs to wait for a vehicle to come along.
Mr. Lee wanted to remind the Commission that this bike lane will also be used the kids
and students.
Ms. Saucedo liked Option 1A.
Chair Martos closed the public comment period and sought input from the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Noworolski and Akers supported Option 1A. Commissioner Akers asked
Mr. Pulliam how they can make this option safer for more inexperienced bicyclists. Mr.
Pulliam thought perhaps raised medians could be considered.
Commissioner Londer now favored Option 1A —buffered Class II lanes.
Commissioner Wettan shared Commissioner Akers concern for students utilizing these
bicycle lanes getting to and from Burlingame High School. Based on the options
presented this evening, Commissioner Wettan choice would be Option 1A buffered
Class II lanes. Commissioner WettanIs favorite choice would have been the cycle track
presented last month.
Chair Marcos concurred that this month's cycle track was very different from last
month's.
Mr. Chou explained that there were turning constraints given the widths of the lanes and
therefore the design was further refined.
Motion: Recommend Option 1A modified to improve the safety of high school
students using this route. This should include:
1. Improvements at Broadway including a bike box Cl" sensors
2. Medians and other improvements to slow traffic
3. Pedestrian safety improvements at Oak Grove including at minimum high visibility
striping on crosswalks
4. Integration with Broadway Interchange improvements
Commissioner Noworolski felt this motion as stated was too far reaching.
M/S/C: Akers/Wettan; 4/1/0 (Noworolski opposed)
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Mr. Wong provided status updates on the following Public Works —Engineering projects
and activities.
• 2015 Street Resurfacing Program —Staff currently working on plans and specifications
for project. Street list has been forwarded to City's B/ AC for comment as part of the
Complete Street review.
• Stop Sign Requests —Data collection completed for most locations. Currently
completing warrant review.
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project — Work has started on project -required
improvements to Easton Creek, placement of false work for interchange decking, and
preparation for setting precast deck girders.
• Broadway Grade Separation PSR —Work proceeding on multiple preliminary design
concepts.
• Downtown Parking Strategies Update —Revised signs have been installed along
Broadway. Several of the parking lot signs throughout the City have been repainted.
Vertical signs being fabricated and to be installed. Survey received 62 responses and
data is still being processed.
• California Drive Roundabout —Staff report to award professional service agreement
going to City Council (May 18).
• Floribunda/EI Camino Real Left -turn Safety (Caltrans) — No status change.
Commissioner Wettan asked Mr. Chou to inform the Commission that apparently there is
no agreement with Caltrans to experiment with split -phasing or no left turns because it
would apparently interfere with their EIR. Commissioner Akers would like this item
brought back as an Action Item.
• TSPC Email Communications — reviewed the log which provided status of the
communications.
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Ford reported that the Police Department is preparing for the Diva Race which
will occur during the last weekend of May. May is also Clickdt or Ticket month and there
will also be special enforcement next Wednesday & Friday for seatbelt violators.
c) Farmer's Market
Commissioner Londer sought volunteers for this coming Sunday Farmer's Market.
Commissioner Wettan volunteered for the earlier shift and
Chair Martos thought perhaps he could volunteer for the second half. Commissioner
Londer will also be present during the entire time period.
a) Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC)
Commissioner Londer reported that B/PAC did not meet this month however there was
a robust conversation with some of this Commission and some members of B/PAC.
Commissioner Wettan noted that it took quite a while for B/PAC to have a Planning
Commissioner as part of the Committee and that person has resigned. Commissioner
Wettan felt that this Commission needs to devote some time to determine what the
Committee should be doing and what their goals are.
Chair Martos opened the floor for public comment.
Ms. Giorni concurred with Commissioner Wettan's assessment. Ms. Giorni felt this
Committee would lose public input in the future. Ms. Giorni does not see that feedback
is being brought back to this Commission, two meetings were cancelled and that people
don't know what the structure is.
Commissioner Wettan would like to see this as a Future Agenda item.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) Muni Code Update
Commissioner Akers recommended that this item be postponed for one month.
There was some discussion as to the process for adding items to Future Agenda items
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and the need for a method to track these items.
11. ADJOURNMENT 9:32 p.m.
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
AGENDA ITEM NO
MEETING DATE
From: Andrew Wong, Transportation Engineer — (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 6.a —Future Agenda Item Do o�����ooWo
agenda items to be brought f• ad to the TSPC.
6.a - Future
Agenda Items
June 11, 2015
agreed provide a list of thefuture agenda items o confirm - Commission, The
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)urpose of Item 6a is to provide the Commission and staff with the opportunity to discuss the
�ddition or deletion items from the ist. The list will the efficiency for staff and the commission by
�nsuring that items listed under Item 10 will be brought back at the following meeting. This wl i
allow the Commissioners to research these items in preparat on of the next meeting. At the
Jiscretion of the Chair during the pre�agenda meet ng with staff, items from the list will be
nserted into future agendas discussion or on
The current list is as follows:
�. Floribunda Traffic Calming
C�. Parking Strategies Update
c�. California Roundabout
J0 General Plan — Circulation Element
D . Stop Sign installations
. Hoover School Update
-. B/PAC setup
Gl. California ®rive Parking Restrictions
�. Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle
k. Remain ng `traffic Brochures
I. Commuter Bike Route
Date: June 5th, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO
MEETING DATE
From: Andrew Wong, Transp�rr�tooWr��o��� e QoOD���� o
7.a — General
Plan Update CAC
Member
June 11, 2015
��C���c�t: Item Toa ®General Plan lJpdate ��omination of C���i,���oty Advisory
Committee Member®
��C��v'��u'����DaTI®N: That the Chair appoint a TCpC �®mr�issuonor to the Community
Ndvisory Committee (CAC).
���CC��SI®N: At the April 20t" City Council meeting, there was a study session with both the
City Council and the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC). One of the goals of this
meeting for the TSPC was to obtaiIn direction from Council for the upcoming year. There were a
few items identified which the Council highlighted for review by the TSPC. One of the items was
the City's General Plan Update (GPU).
The CAC will represent a range of community interests to advise the project team during the
development of the GPU. Members will include representatives from a variety of organizations
and perspectives including neighborhood groups, business groups, transportation and housing
advocacy groups, and environmental organizations, as well as residents representing a range of
perspectives, including youth and seniors. The TSPC representative on the CAC could provide
comment on any element of the GPU, however their primary focus would be the Circulation
Element.
The role of this committee is to connect with the various communities and stakeholders of
Eurlingame for the purpose of advising an�1 making recommendations to the Planning
Commission and City Council. The CAC will be active participants in the planning process at
each stage, from visioning through adoption.
ncouraging community participation in pub Ic events, community workshops, and online
3urveys. The CAC will meet up to 12 times during the course of 1 on I process to
eview and discuss emerging concepts and strategies, draft work products, and community
Input. Expect that each meeting will last about between 90 minutes and two hours, to be held on
Iiveeknght eveningsAll 'C meetings will be ••-n to the public and will ncdude
Dub is comment periods.
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: June 5th, 2015
AGENDA ITEM No:
MEETING DATE
From: Andrew Wong, Transportation Engineer — (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 8.a -Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update
8.a — Engineering
Division Reports
June 11, 2015
The following is a status update on various Public Works —Engineering projects and activities.
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).
• 2015 Street Resurfacing Program —Project is currently being advertised, with a bid
opening scheduled for June 16, 2015. Some comments have been forward by members of
the City's B/PAC. Comments to be reviewed by staff.
• Stop Sign Requests —Most warrant reviews completed.
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project —Work on project -required improvements to Easton
Creek are being completed. Placement %J false work for interchange decking and precast
deck girders been installed.
• Broadway Grade Separation PSR — Work proceeding on multiple preliminary design
concepts.
• Downtown Parking Strategies Update — Revised signs have been installed along
Broadway. Several of the parking lot signs throughout the City have been repainted.
Vertical signs being fabricated and to be installed. Survey data still being processed.
• California Drive Roundabout —Professional service agreement was approved by the City
Council and being executed.
• Floribunda/EI Camino Real Left -turn Safety (Caltrans) — No status change.
• TSPC Email Communications — Refer to attached "TSPC Contact Log"
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