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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2010.09.09September 9, 2010 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —August 12, 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 8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8.1 Traffic Engineer's Report 8.1.1 Broadway Interchange Project —Public Meeting Announcement Various School Safety Improvements —Verbal Report 8.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report 8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report —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. M6=04 WINNICIA111:44 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC) Committee meets 5:30PM in Conference Room B before each TSPC meeting. 11 12 10.2 Neighborhood Parking Working Group 10.3 Website/Communications Subcommittee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Dates for discussion to be determined later by Staff or Commissioners. 11.1 EI Camino Real/Floribunda Avenue Left -Turn Caltrans Project (October) 11.2 Burlingame Avenue 2 -Hour Parking Evaluation (October) 11.3 Adeline Drive/Cortez Avenue Ped Safety Measures (October) Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission regarding any item on this agenda wHI be made available for public inspection at the Engineering Counter at City Hall located at 501 Primrose Road during normal business hours. -2- CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org Meeting Minutes Unapproved Thursday,• Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Mark Noworolski, Chair Jeff Londer, Vice Chair Nicklas Akers Laurie Simonson Caroline Serrato Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Officer Chuck Witt, Police Department Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors: Jacky Wong, 808 Moreel Avenue Chris C, 888 Mitten Road Sara Robertson, 1710 Gilbreth Road Michelle Crisafi, 880 Mitten Road B. Brown, 1722 Gilbreth Road Ron Perrier, 1799 Bayshore Highway Mike McCracken, 870 Mitten Road Toni Stevens Al Lovotti Jr., 1588 Gilbreth Road Elizabeth Koo, 880 Mitten Road 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:04 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 5 Commissioners present. (Commissioner Serrato absent) 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Chair Noworolski acknowledged Councilmember Deal in the audience. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion: To accept the minutes of June 10, 2010 as submitted M/S/C: Akers/Conder; 4/0/1 (Commissioner Serrato absent) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jacky Wong expressed US101 and attempting allows approximately 6 delays. his concern regarding the duration of the green light when exiting o turn left at Rollins Road by Cadillac Way. The green light only cars through which results in a queuing of vehicle and lengthy 7.1 Height Restrictions in Bayshore/Gilbreth Industrial Area (East Millsdale Industrial Park) — Discussion Mr. Chou presented a staff report and provided background information on the proposed height restriction in the Bayshore/Gilbreth industrial area. Chair Noworolski acknowledged emails and letters on this topic from: Bruno Brunello Tammie Smith Ron Karp Bob Brown Pat Owens Carrie Kahn Don Dennehy Jr. John Monfredini Chair Noworolski open the floor for public comment. Michael McCracken, Toni Stevens, Sara Robertson, Chris Cook, Ron Perner, and Elizabeth Koo all spoke in support of the height restrictions in this area. They expressed their concern for safety due to visibility obstructions, unsightly graffiti on the large trucks, lack of parking for clients, and maintenance being performed on vehicles in the street at i nght. It was also noted that most of the large trucks parked on these streets are not from firms in Burlingame nor doing business in Burlingame. The Commissioners, Traffic Officer and Mr. Chou discussed the intent of the proposed restrictionI which is to prevent long-term storage of large trucks on city streets in the area. There was also discussion that the trucks are not businesses in Burlingame. Mr. Chou stated that he would also make sure that appropriate language be used on the i sgns. Motion: Accept the staff report and concur with staff recommendation to install 6 -foot height restriction signs for Hinckley, Stanton, Malcolm, Mitten and Cowan Roads. M/S/C: Londer/Akers; 4/0/1 (Commissioner Serrato absent) 8. Staff Reports 8.1 Traffic Engineer's Report 8.1.1 101 Auxiliary Lane Project —Verbal Report Mr. Chou reported that the project is nearly completed and that there was a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Peninsula Overpass area to commemorate the near completion of the project. 8.1.2 Broadway Interchange Project — Public Meeting Announcement Mr. Chou reported that the Broadway Interchange Project is in its beginning phase. Mr. Chou also encouraged the Commissioners to attend the up -coming public meeting on September 15. He said that the meeting was for the public to see the project and comment on the Draft Environmental Document. He added that the design consultants will be present to answer any project questions. 8.1.3 Various School Safety Improvements —Verbal Report Mr. Chou reported that some actions were being done at several school locations in preparation for school starting later this month: - Some crosswalk highlighting at Oak Grove &Acacia. Police Department to focus on double and triple parking on Howard. New pedestrian safety signage at the intersection at Adeline and Cortez, and additional pedestrian studies in October. Chair Noworolski asked that Mr. Chou speak in response to the earlier public comment from Jacky Wong. Mr. Chou not clarification from Mr. Wong that the intersection in question is the left turn signal off southbound US101 by the Union 76 gas station at Cadillac and Rollins Road. Or. Chou stated that he would contact Caltrans to report the problem of vehicle queuing at the off -ramp. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report 8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report —Staff Update Officer Witt report ed that the Department's Parking Enforcement Division is on a deployment plan for the start of school. Officer Witt also reported that the school resource officer would be returning to the schools. He added that tomorrow morning would be a "Click It or Ticket" day. 8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns Commissioner Simonson reported that she received an email inquiring why the motorist involved in a recent cyclist/motorist injury accident on Old Bayshore was not cited. Officer Witt responded that if the person was found at fault, the DMV would assign a violation point on their driving record. Therefore, if the Police Department were to issue a citation, the driver would be essentially incurring two points for the same incident. He added that if an officer were to cite and testify in court, it requires a certain level of expertise beyond basic accident investigation. 9. COMMUNICATIONS 10. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC) Commissioner Simonson reported that B/PAC met earlier this evening. Mr. Chou reported that there was a discussion about notification of the upcoming Broadway Interchange Project because it has some elements of pedestrian and bike safety issues. Mr. Chou also reported that there are some future projects that the committee will be looking at as a group. 10.2 Neighborhood Parking Working Group None. 10.3 Website/Communications Subcommittee Commissioner Akers reported that he met with Mr. Chou to discuss cleaning the TSPC website, moving content, and Commissioner bios. Discussion also occurred about email accounts and public contact information for Commission. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 EI Camino Real/Floribunda Avenue Left -Turn Project (September) 11.2 Burlingame Avenue 2 -Hour Parking Evaluation (October) 11.3 Radar Speed Trailer — Future Procurement (Discussion Date Pending) 11.4 Adeline Drive/Cortez Avenue Pedestrian Study — (October) 12.ADJOURNMENT 8:29 p.m.