HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2010.02.11February 11, 2010
7:00 Dam. — Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS —Welcome of new commissioners
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —January 14, 2010
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 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 Burlingame Avenue 24-Min./Short-term Parking Evaluation — Discussion
8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
8.1 Traffic Engineer's Report
8.1.1 101 Auxiliary Lane Project —Staff Update
8.1
.2 Gilbreth Road On -street Parking Changes —Staff Update
8.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report
8.2.1 Ray Drive/EI Camino Real Intersection Evaluation —Staff Update
8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Report by Staff or Commissioners of citizen concerns or complaints regarding traffic, safety and parking
issues that are within the Commission's jurisdiction.
10. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian AdvisoryCommittee (B/PAC)
Committee meets 5:30PM in Conference Room B before each TSPC meeting.
10.2 Neighborhood Parking Working Group
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Dates for discussion to be determined later by Staff or Commissioners.
11.1 Burlingame Avenue — On -street Parking
11.2 Adeline/Cortez Intersection —Pedestrian Access
11.3 City Parking Lot K —Possible Meter &Rate Change
11.4 City Parking Lot Q —Possible Re -configuration (No Discussion/Pending)
11.5 Radar Speed Trailer —Future Procurement (No Discussion/Pending)
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.
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Meeting Minutes Unapproved
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Commissioners Present: Mark Noworolski, Chair
Jeff Londer
Caroline Serrato
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works
Sgt. Don Shepley, Police Department .
Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
Jane Gomery, Program Manager
Lisha Mai, Assistant Engineer
Bill Lowry, Senior Inspector
Visitors: Peter Park, 1348 Burlingame Avenue
Farris Horak, 1332 Edgehill Drive
Rudy Horak, 1332 Edgehill Drive
Janele Auranicky, Sequoia Avenue
Fred Sanchez, 1125 Maburn Road, San Jose, Ca.
Douglas Rothschild, 16 Lorton Avenue #5
Laurie Simonson, Bayswater Avenue
Nick Akers, Burlingame
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 3 of 3 Commissioners present.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
None.
Motion: To accept the minutes of December 10, 2009 with the followings corrections:
- Item #9 last sentence second reference to "Commissioner" should read
"Commission"
F
Correct spelling
"Caroline"
M/SIC: Louder/Serrato; 310!0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CURRENT BUSINESS
of Commissioner Serrato's first name from "Carolyn" to
7.1 Parking Lot C Stormwater Green Streets Parking Lot Project —Update and Discussion
Mr. Chou introduced City staff members Jane Gomery, Program Manager, Lisha Mai,
Assistant Engineer and Bill Lowry, Senior Inspector. Staff gave a presentation on the
current configuration and new configuration of Parking Lot C Stormwater Green Streets
Project. Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, January 18, 2010, weather
permitting. Blossom Valley Construction also had representatives on hand to answer
questions pertaining to construction.
Chair Noworolski opened the floor for public comment.
Audience members asked for clarification of closure dates and whether or not available
meters would be operational during this period.
Commissioners Serrato, Louder and Noworolski expressed their support of this project.
Mr. Chou mention_ ed that resurfacing and repaving the lot is not part of the project as it
is not covered by the grant which is funding this project. He stated that
resurfacing/repaving would be included in a future project likely in the summer or fall.
7.2 Burlingame Avenue 24-Minute/Short-term Parking Evaluation —Update and Discussion
Mr. Chou presented raw data of an on-going 24-minute/short term parking space study
in the downtown Burlingame Avenue area. The data was for aone-day segment which
was conducted on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 between the hours of approximately
11:00 am and 2:00 pm; and, showed the percentage of time a space was occupied
during the study time period. He said that the full study would be completed by the next
meeting and a full analysis would be presented then.
8. Staff Reports
8.1 Traffic Engineer's Report
8.1.1 City Parking Lot HConversion —Staff Update
Mr. Chou report
ed that City crews were nearing completion of the project to
convert Lot H from a free lot to long-term pay box lot. He reported that on January
19, proper signage will be posted, followed by a grace period prior to
enforcement. On February 1, the lot would be operational.
8. 1.2 101 Auxiliary Lane Project —Staff Update
Mr. Chou reported that the bulk of this project is complete except for the work at
the Broadway POC landing. That part is waiting on the arrival of new traffic signal
equipment. Mr. Chou stated that Caltrans expects this portion of work to be done
by late February or early March, and that the chain link fence and K -rails will be
removed from the site then.
8.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report
8.2.1 Ray Drive/EI Camino Real Intersection Evaluation —Staff Update
None.
8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns
8.3.1 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Chou stated that in the coming months there would be discussion regarding the
Burlingame Avenue parking situation and the time limits of meters. He added that the
discussions would include speaking with businesses.
Chair Noworolski advised the Commission that there was yet another accident that he was
aware of at Ray Drive and EI Camino Real.
10. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC)
Mr. Chou reported that there was no meeting for this month. He said that typically
durinW the winter months there are no bike projects. Mr. Chou added that in the next
couple of months, the committee would begin to discuss potential projects.
10.2 `Jqebsite/Comm
unications Subcommittee
None.
10.3 Neighborhood Parking Working Group
None.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 City Parking Lot Q Possible Re -configuration (No Discussion/Pending)
11.2 Radar Speed Trailer Future (No Discussion/Pending)
12. Elections for 2010
12.1 Nominate and vote for Vice -chair
Motion: .Commissioner Louder was nominated to the seat of Vice -Chair.
M/S/C: Noworolski/Serrato; 2/0/1 (Commissioner Louder abstained)
13.ADJOURNMENT: 7:37 PM
TO: Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission
DATE: February 9, 2010
FROM: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer
SUBJECT: Item 7.1 — Burlingame Avenue 24 -Minute Parking
Meeting
Date: February 11, 2010
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the existing 24 -minute spaces not be reduces or
replaced with 1 -hour parking. Staff further recommends that the commission evaluate and discuss the
benefits and liabilities of re -allocating existing 24 -minute spaces along Burlingame Avenue for a more
even distribution.
DISCUSSION: Recently, a 24 -minute parking study was conducted for Burlingame Avenue. The
purpose of the study was to determine if the current configuration and number of spaces along
Burlingame Avenue is sufficient or needs modification.
The study was conducted over a 4 -day period (1/6/10, 1/7/10, 1/9/10 and 1/12/10). The days of the
study were a typical Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A Saturday evaluation was also done to
provide data for a typical weekend pattern. The study was taken during the time periods between 1 1A
and 2PM for each day.
Only one corner of all the intersections of Burlingame Avenue had more than on 24 -minute parking
space. The northwest corner of Burlingame Avenue and Primrose Road (by the "smoke" shop) has four
spaces. The occupancy of these four spaces ranged from 54% to 96% over the study period. This
shows that there is consistent usage of the 24 -minute spaces at this location.
Similarly, a review of the collected data shows that for the study period, the other 24 -minute spaces
alonW Burlingame Avenue experience occupancy rates of between 79% and 96%. This also indicates
that the current spaces at these locations are being well -utilized.
Based on the recorded usage, staff does not feel that any of the existing 24 -minute spaces should be
replaced with 1 -hour parking. The collected data shows that there is a demonstrated need for these
spaces in their current locations. The Commission may, however, wish to discuss whether or not there
is merit to the idea of relocating some of the current spaces or adding new ones adjacent to the existing
locations.
Exhibit 7.1-A shows the tabulated data for the study, while Exhibit 7.1-13
shows the location of each of
the 24 -minute spaces in the study.
A similar study of Howard Avenue is also being conducted; however, the results have not yet been fully
evaluated for this staff report.
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SUBJECT:
Traffic Safety � Parking Commission
Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer
February 9, 2010
This is a brief update on the work currently being done at the Broadway Pedestrian
Overcrossing as part of Caltrans's US101 Auxiliary Lane Project.
As of Thursday, January 28, Caltrans and its contractor, DeSilva Gates, began work on the
Broadway POC landing. Advanced warning signs and changeable message boards were
placed to advise motorists of the work, as well as provide detour information for alternate routes
to get over the Broadway overpass. It is anticipated that the construction work will last until
early to mid March.
The work involves the following:
® Demolition of the existing "pork chop" island for the free right turn of northbound Rollins
onto the eastbound Broadway overpass.
® Construction of a new POC landing at the corner of Rollins and Broadway.
® Construction of new curb, gutter and sidewalk at the above corner, moving the entire
corner farther into the intersection.
® Installation of new traffic signal poles and mast arms at the above corner.
• New pedestrian marked crosswalk and pedestrian signals at the above corner.
In order to connect up the new traffic signals, Caltrans advised the City that the intersection
would experience aone-day complete signal shutdown lasting between 6 hours and 10 hours,
depending on weather and field complications. This work is planned for February 16, again
barring any weather delays. Police and Engineering staff are working to coordinate traffic
control for the anticipated shut down.
I've attached some construction progress photos for your reference.
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TO:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Safety &Parking Commission
Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer
February 9, 2010
SUBJECT: Gilbreth Road Parking Restriction Update
This is a brief update for the Commission regarding the change in parking restrictions along
Gilbreth Road. At its May 14, 2009 meeting, the Commission concurred with staff to implement
the changes on Gilbreth Road, as outlined below.
® Removal of the 4 -HOUR PARKING - 8AM to 6PM restriction on the east side.
® Retention of the NO PARKING —10PM to 6AM restriction on the east side.
® Retention of the current parking restrictions along the west side of Gilbreth Road, next to
US101.
• Implementation of new height restrictions, with posted signs, along the east side in place
OT the recommended removed parking restrictions.
The parking situation along Gilbreth Road has been a recurring issue for the Engineering staff,
Police staff, and the Commission over several years. Businesses along Gilbreth have asked for
City assistance to exam the daytime parking conditions. The problem has been the long-term
storage of large 18-wheel/big rig vehicles and long-term parking of taxis and limousines on
Gilbreth, thereby denying business employees access to on -street parking. In response, the
City implemented several parking restrictions over the years. But in finding a solution, the 8"
hour employees have also penalized.
At the March 14 TSPC meeting, it was determined that a possible solution to address the long-
term parking problem, as well as the concerns of the 8 -hour business employees, was to
replace the existing 4 -hour parking restriction with a vehicle height restriction on the east side of
Gilbreth Road. This action would remove large vehicles from the east side of the street and
also improve the sight visibility for cars exiting from the business driveways. Additionally, this
action would give business employees the opportunity to park on the side closest to their
establishments for more than the current 4 hours.
Staff will be presenting this item as an ordinance to the City Council on an upcoming agenda for
their adoption.