HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2013.09.121. CALL TO ORDER
September 12, 2013
7:00 p.m. -Council Chambers
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -August 8, 2013
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons in the audience may speak on any item on the agenda or any other matter within the jurisdiction of
the Commission. 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 but not required
to fill out a "Request To Speak" card located on the table by the door and hand it to staff. The Commission
Chairperson may limit speakers to three minutes each.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 Capuchino Ave &Paloma Ave — 1200 Block 2 -hr Parking Limit
7.2 Ray Drive/EI Camino Real Intersection Safety —Discussion
7.3 Commission Support Letters for Grant Applications —Discussion
7.3.1 Measure A Grade Separation Program: Broadway Project Study
Report (PSR)
7.3.2 San Mateo County TDA Pedestrian &Bicycle Program: Sidewalk
Improvements to EI Camino Real (Mills/Peninsula Hospital to Ray
Drive)
7.4 TSPC Areas of Emphasis for 2013 —Discussion
7.4.1 Municipal Code Review and Update
7.4.1.1 BMC Chapters 13.36 —Discussion
Parking Policy Review
7.4.3 Traffic Studies and Collision Data
7.4.3.1 Accident and Citation Data —Discussion
7.4.4 Pedestrian Corridors
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7.5 Outreach Events — Discussion
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
8.1 Engineering Division Reports — Reports and/or updates on Public Works
projects and activities
Requests/comments/responses to public traffic concerns (stop
signs, crosswalks, speed control, parking)
• Electronic speed feedback display signs
• Non-standard stop signs along Trousdale Drive
• Burlingame Avenue traffic/pedestrian safety concerns
• Fresh Market (7/14/13) traffic/pedestrian safety concerns
• Residential parking concerns on 11 00-1 300 Howard Avenue
8.1.2 Construction and Design projects
• Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project
• 2013 Street Resurfacing Project
• Bike Route Improvement Project
8.1.3 School Traffic Issues
• Hoover School site visit
8.2 Police Department Reports — Reports and/or updates on Police
Department programs and activities
8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report
8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns
COMMUNICATIONS
Report by Staff or Commissioners of citizen concerns or complaints regarding traffic, safety and parking
issues that are within the Commission's jurisdiction.
9.1 Tina Tran —Residential Permit Parking Program for Newlands Avenue
9.2 Mark Habs —Traffic concerns for Balboa Avenue (1500 & 1600 blocks)
9.3 Ann Wallach —Traffic concerns for Balboa Avenue (1500 block)
9.4 Other Communications
COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC)
Committee meets 5:30PM in Conference Room B before each TSPC meeting.
11. NEW FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Dates for discussion to be determined later by Staff or Commissioners.
11.1 Howard Avenue Long-term and Short-term Parking (1400 block)
11.2 Burlingame Downtown Parking Structure Discussion
11.3 Electric Charging Stations
11.4 Residential Permit Parking Program for Newlands Avenue
12. ADJOURNMENT
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 at the Engineering Counter at City Hall located at 501 Primrose Road during normal
business hours.
MINUTES -ITEM 5
The City of Burlingame
CALIFORNIA 94010-3997
www.burlingame.org
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Unapproved
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Nicklas Akers, Chair
Caroline Serrato, Vice -Chair
Jeff Londer
Mark Noworolski (7:09 p.m.)
Howard Wettan
None.
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Engineering Programs Manager, Public Works
Corporal Brett Murphy, Police Department
Visitors:
None.
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Motion: To accept the minutes of June 13, 2013 with the change of Item 10.1 to read,
"mapping out different options for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel safely..."
M/S/C: Serrato/Conder; 4/0/0
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CURRENT BUSINESS
7.1 TSPC Areas of Emphasis for 2013
7.1.1 Municipal Code Review and Update
7.1.1.1 BMC Chapters 13.32 — Discussion
The Commission commented %J the following sections of Chapter 13.32.
13.32.010 Application of Regulations
13.32.020 Extended parking permits
13.32.040 No parking areas
13.32.060 Parking for demonstration
13.32.070 Parking adjacent to schools
13.32.120 Taxicab stands
13.32.130 Parking on city property
13.32.170 Vehicles of excessive length
- 13.32.180 Overnight parking of recreation vehicles and trailers
Chair Akers asked that the Commissioners review Chapter 13.36 and to be
prepared to provide comments next month.
7.1.2 Parking Policy Review
No report.
7.1.3 Traffic Studies and Collision date
7.1.3.1 Accident and Citation Data — Discussion
Corporal Murphy said Sergeant Kiely would be .returning to attend the
November TSPC meeting, and planned to make a presentation on
a ccident/citation data and mapping at that time.
Pedestrian Corridors
Mr. Chou reported that staff was preparing to apply for an upcoming TDA grant for
two potential locations to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist usage. He added that
he would provide a more detailed explanation later in Item. :10.1 of the agenda.
7.2 Outreach Events —Discussion
Commissioner Londer reported that the second Sunday of September was still
available for the Commission to use a table for the Fresh Market. Commissioner
Wettan and Vice -chair Serrato stated that they would attend and represent the
TSPC. Discussion occurred under the presumption that the second Sunday
would be September 15th, during which time there would also be the Green Street
Fair. It was later clarified that the second Sunday of September is the 8th, which
is when the Commission would be using the table.
7.3 Public Works Safety Brochures
Mr. Chou reported that all existing brochures have been reviewed by this Commission
and that there were no new brochures to be reviewed at this time. Mr. Chou stated that
he expects that the revisions would be completed by the end of September.
7.4 Ray Drive/EI Camino Real Intersection Safety -Discussion
A brief discussion occurred regarding the short signal timing of the left -turn signal.
Chair Akers requested that staff return in a couple of months with thoughts and ideas
for this intersection.
8. Staff Reports
8.1 Traffic Engineer's Report
8.1.1 Requests/comments/responses to public traffic concerns (stop signs, crosswalks,
speed control, parking)
- Adeline/Balboa Obscured STOP Sign
Mr. Chou reported that the Paint and Signs Division would go out and check
the westbound and eastbound signs for sight -visibility and relocate them, if
necessary.
- Channing/Howard Missing Crosswalks
Mr. Chou reported that the missing crosswalks were replaced by the Paint and
Signs Division maintenance crew.
8.1.2 Construction and Design projects
- Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project
Mr. Chou reported that the 1200 block of Burlingame Avenue should be
completed by the end of August. He added that the City was currently still
waiting for the smart meters and poles.
- 2013 Street Resurfacing Project
Mr. Chou report
ed that O'Grady Paving was selected as the contractor for this
project; and, that staff was currently processing agreements so that the work
could begin.
Bike Route Improvement Project
Mr. Chou reported that Chrisp Company was selected as the contractor; and,
that staff was currently processing these agreements as well so as to be able
to authorize start of this work. 1.
8. 1.3 School Traffic Issues
- Hoover School site visit
Mr. Chou stated that he would coordinate a meeting(s)with Assistant
Superintendent Clark to accommodate individual Commissioners or groups of
two Commissioners to attend. Mr. Chou stated that he would confirm with the
City Attorney that this is appropriate, especially in light of the current litigation
involving Hoover School. The Commission agreed that these visits would
ideally be at the beginning or end of the work day, on three consecutive days.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report
8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report
Corporal Murphy reported that PD was still receiving numerous complaints on
pedestrian right-of-way violations in the Burlingame Avenue streetscape area.
The Traffic unit and patrol has been working on educating and enforcing
pedestrian awareness of the new signage and location for crosswalks.
Corporal Murphy also reported that the Police Department has also been working
on the Pet Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony and the monthly STEP Program. He
added that the Police Department would also be participating in the California Law
Enforcement Challenge (CLEC). He explained that CLEC is a competition
between similar sizes and types of law enforcement agencies. It recognizes and
rewards the best overall traffic safety programs in California. The areas of
concentration include efforts to enforce laws and educate the public about
occupant protection, impaired driving and speeding.
Corporal Murphy stated that the Police Depart
ment has also been working on
reducing speed on the major arterial roadways. They have received complaints
regarding speeding on Carmelita Avenue, Ray Drive, and -Hillside Drive.
Finally, Corporal Murphy report
ed that the Police Department would be present
during back -to -school times to do enforcement and education.
8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 July 14 Fresh Market Public Comments
Commissioner Londer report
ed that they spoke with many residents about their
concerns regarding traffic, safety and parking.
Commissioner Londer corrected the September date for the next Fresh Market,
when the Commission would be participating — as September 8th and not the 15tH
Mr. Chou said he would list any of the resident concerns provided by
Commissioner Londer from last month's Fresh Market on his Engineer's Report if
there was any follow-up action necessary.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
9.1 Manito Velasco —Bike Planning &Engineering Webinar
Mr. Chou stated that he would schedule and host this webinar..
9.2 John Root —Downtown Burlingame Ave. Ped/Traffic Safety Suggestions
Mr. Chou stated that staff would look at the items on this request and present relevant
information at the next meeting.
9.3 Joanne Yun —Obscure STOP sign at Adeline Dr./Balboa Ave.
9.4 Laura Hesselgren —Missing crosswalks at Channing Rd./Howard Ave.
9.5 Christine Buonpane —Residential parking on 1100-1300 Howard Ave.
9.6 Other Communications
None.
10. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Mr. Chou reported that the City recently received notification for Call for Projects by
C/CAG regarding the upcoming TDA grant application cycle.. He stated that the City
would be apply for funding to improve pedestrian and bicyclist access from
Murchison Avenue southward; and, possibly incorporate a Class"I bike lane. He said
that staff still needs to figure out costs and determine if this project is viable.
Discussion occurred about various methods to garner support this project and Chair
Akers stated that it would be a worthy project.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Howard Avenue long-term and Short-term Parking (1400 block)
11.2 Burlingame Downtown Parking Structure Discussion
11.3 Electric Charging Stations
12.ADJOURNMENT 8:45 p.m.
CURRENT BU
INESS - ITEM 7.1
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: September 10, 2013
AGENDA ITEM NO:
MEETING DATE:
From: Augustine Chou, Engineering Program Manager — (650) 558-7230
7.1 — Capuchino
& Paloma 2 -Hr
Parking Limits
Sept. 12, 2013
Subject: Item 7.1 —Capuchino Ave &Paloma Ave 2 -hr Parking Limit (1200 blocks)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission determine whether or not it is
the majority desire of the residents of the 1200 blocks of both Capuchino Avenue and Paloma
Avenue to establish 2 -hour parking time limits.
DISCUSSION: The City received two individual, but separate, requests from residents of the
1200 blocks of Capuchino Avenue and Paloma Avenue requesting the designation of 2 -hour
parking for the entire length of both streets. These requests are the result of residential
concerns over increasing long-term, on -street parking.
The 1200 blocks of both streets are located north of Broadway, between Broadway and Lincoln
Avenue; and, currently have portions of on -street parking already designated as 2 -hour parking.
• Capuchino Avenue —existing restriction effective from Broadway 495 feet north
towards Lincoln Avenue.
• Paloma Avenue —existing restriction effective from Broadway 130 feet north towards
Lincoln Avenue.
Field analyses verified the complaints that long-term, on -street parking is taking place on both
streets where the existing 2 -hour limit stops. Parking enforcement is conducted for all the
streets surrounding Broadway; however, enforcement activity may be irregular depending on
demands elsewhere in the city.
The extension of the existing 2 -hour parking limit to the entire 1200 blocks of both streets would
mean the displacement of current long-term parking either to the City parking lots closer to
Broadway, or parking onto residential streets past Lincoln Avenue to the north or Carmelita
Avenue to the south. At this time, only the southern ends of both streets are eligible for the
Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP). If the entire 1200 blocks of either or both streets
become 2 -hour parking, all residents will be eligible for the RPPP.
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Item 7.1— Capuchino Ave & Paloma Ave 2 -hr Parking (1200 blocks)
September 12, 2013
Should the Commission find that there is majority support for the extension of 2 -hour parking for
the entire 1200 blocks of either or both streets, staff will present the preferred action before City
Council for modification and inclusion into the Burlingame Municipal Code.
Once the parking restrictions are in place, follow-up implementation of the RPPP for the 1200
blocks of the eligible street(s) would occur within approximately a week after the parking
restrictions have been adopted by City Council and the new signs are posted.
Engineering Program Manager
CURRENT BUSINESS —ITEM 7.4.1.1
(BR
C Chapter 13.36)
Chapter 13.36 PARKING LIMITATIONS
Chapter 13.36 PARKING LIMITATIONS
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13.36.052 Application of other chapters.
13.36.065 Parking of commercial vehicles prohibited in residential districts.
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13.36.070 Preferential parkins zones.
http://gcode.us/codes/burlingame/view.php?topic=l3-13_36&frames=on ''� 9/9/2013
COMMUNICATIONS -ITEM 9.1
Petition for Residential Parking Permit Program
Newlands Ave, Burlingame®�C
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Deer, of r'u��lic Works
pity of Burlingame
As the owner of a home on Newlands Avenue (the
"Street") in Burlingame,hereby support the petition
for the Residential Parking Permit Program on the Street.
Name: V'
Address: i SS i r�«..� �.�,�,.�;� s .�✓�
Signature:
COMMUNICATIONS -ITEM 9.2
PW/ENG-Chou,
From: TSPC@Burlingame.org
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 10:18 PM
To: PW/ENG-Chou, Augustine; Caroline Serrato (caroline94010@me.com); Jeff Londer
Owlonder@aol.com); Mark Noworolski Omarkn@gmail.co.m); Nick Akers
(nicklas.akers@gmail.com); Howard Wettan (hwettan@gmail.com)
Subject: FW: Parking Problems on Balboa Ave - TSPC agenda request
Attachments: 1509 ECR - Letters.pdf; ATT4098898.txt
From: Mark[SMTP:MHABS@COMCAST.NET]
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 10:16:10 PM
To: TSPC@Burlingame.org
Subject: Parking Problems on Balboa Ave - TSPC agenda request Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear Members of the Burlingame Traffic/Safety &Parking Commission:
I would like to request to have Balboa Ave parking and traffic problems and concerns on the 1500 -1600 Block of Balboa
Ave and Balboa Way put on the agenda for discussion at the next available TSPC meeting.. This request is being made in
light of increasing illegal long-term overnight parking by transients, expansion of Ray Park sports and recreation
activities, increasing Lincoln School enrollment, multi -family overflow parking from ECR apartments, difficulties in
finding space for trash receptacles, and a proposed project on 1509 EI Camino Real which will likely exacerbate parking
issues and potentially force increased traffic to cross 6 school crossings in lieu of left turns exiting the property heading
north on EI Camino Real. These parking issues have been raised with respect to the proposed project at 1509 EI Camino
Real as potentially significant environmental impacts identified per CEQA legal tests; the project is subject to review by
the Planning Commission and is under consideration for various revisions by the developer to address several
community concerns, including parking. Notwithstanding potential revisions to the 1509 ECR project, which will likely
result in a scaled down proposal, the Balboa parking situation is already terrible, needs to be rectified as it currently
stands (regardless of any additional development along ECR), and any further development in the area will likely worsen
the situation. Attached please find the feedback concerning the 1509 EI Camino Real project submitted to the City of
Burlingame, which contains several letters/pictures documenting the numerous parking problems that already exist and
are likely to be exacerbated with any further neighborhood development.
Among the discussion items at the TSPC meeting would include
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Community concerns on parking/safety of existing situation brought to light in public comment period during CEQA
review with respect to 1509 ECR.
2) Potential traffic/parking studies performed by the City of Burlingame/Consultants with respect to further anticipated
revisions to 1509 ECR and/or further neighborhood development. .11
3) Congruence of neighborhood development, traffic alternations and associated impact on designated school traffic
patterns and recreational usage.
4) Proposed solutions, including reinstating permitted parking, improving safety with additional school signs, traffic
calming features, etc.
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COMMUNICATIONS -ITEM 9.3.
PW/ENG-Chou, Augustine
From: TSPC@Burlingame.org
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 11:22 AM
To: PW/ENG-Chou, Augustine; Caroline Serrato (caroline94010@me.com); Jeff Londer
Qwlonder@aol.com); Mark Noworolski Qmarkn@gmail.corn); Nick Akers
(nicklas.akers@gmail.com); Noward Wettan (hwettan@gmail.com)
Subject: FW: Traffic safety issues
From: Ann Wallach[SMTP:ANNROSSW@ATT.NET]
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 11:21:21 AM
To: TSPCCa�Burlingame.org
Subject: Traffic safety issues
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear Commissioners
I have no idea how many city blocks exist in Burlingame. However, with few exceptions, and the
commercial areas, little consideration appears to have been given to the fact that not all blocks are used in
similar manner. This is dangerous, and also shortchanges citizens on certain blocks in terms of expected
services.
I live on the 1500 block of Balboa Avenue. It has myriad features which distinguish it from most other
blocks in the city, which impact quality of life and safety on our street:
o Lincoln School pedestrian and vehicular traffic
o BIS students heading home or to Adeline Market for a snack • ,
o Ray Park and children's playground pedestrian and vehicular traffic
o Girls' softball parking, pedestrian and vehicular traffic
o Extensive day and night overflow parking from El Camino Real apartments and condominiums
o Long term parking by out of town individuals looking to save airport taxicab fares. This is getting to be
more prevalent as word appears to have gotten around that this is a smart, safe and economical thing to
do.
o Resistance by local residents to use garages and driveways for their vehicles
o Use of Balboa, which parallels El Camino, to avoid traffic signals, especially the longer Adeline Avenue
signal. Much of this traffic travels fast. As an example, a while ago adog —� on its leash —stepped out
between two cars preparatory to crossing Balboa with its owner, and was hit by a car in front of Ray
Park. Although I did not see the incident itself, I know the car had to be speeding because the dog, a
German shepherd, was ripped out of its collar and thrown 50 feet to land at my curb. I heard the impact
and its screams. It died there. It turned out the driver was non -local, and Late for work.
For there to be serious injury or worse, all it would take is a momentary lapse of attentiveness on the part of
a child or adult, because when not impeded by all the activities which take place on this street, most traffic
speeds through.
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Some Wednesdays, all the parked cars make it difficult to find a place to put out trash cans, except in front
of our driveways. Then as we leave home in the morning, we have to first move the cans, back out the car, and
look for our own place to park while we replace the cans.
Somewhere in our tax bills, we are charged for by -weekly street sweeping. However, many of us either
have to clean up our own gutters or just live with the dirt and debris. The street sweeper cannot get to the mess
because of all the overnight parking. This is particularly bad during winter storms; when gutters and drains
become clogged with leaves. Rainwater sheets across the street and onto our property. I have lost count of the
number of times my neighbors and I have gone out in the middle of a storm to release the clogs.
I respectfully request that the Commission take up this topic and begin to put in place remedies for these
issues. For example:
o Traffic calming features beyond signs (which so many people ignore)
o Overnight parking restrictions which would give priority to citizens who actually live on the block
o Street sweeping restrictions to ensure that our gutters are cleaned
o Coordination with neighborhood schools and girls' softball league to encourage car-pooling by families.
(Also reminders to practice simple consideration, patience and civility).
Thank you for your attention.
Ann and Paul Wallach
1524 Balboa Avenue
Burlingame