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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2009.01.08�. , 0. Ar111 Kiwi• 1 11114 1. CALL TO ORDER January 8, 2009 7:00 p.m. — Council Chambers 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —December 11, 2008 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 Easton Drive/Vancouver Avenue Centerline dots/striping consideration —Verbal Update 8.1.2 Transportation Development Activity (TDA) Article 3 Grant Applications —Verbal Update 8.1 .3 California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade Project —Verbal Report 8.1.4 Bayshore Highway Signal Interconnect Project —Verbal Report 8.2 Traff ic Sergeant's Report 8.2.1 Introduction of New Traffic Sergeant Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission - Agenda January 8, 2009 Page 2 8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns 8.3.1 Future Commission Goals and Objectives for 2009 8.3.2 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. 9.1 Stop sign petition for Martinez Drive and Toleda Drive 10. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC) 10.2 Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Dates for discussion to be determined later by Staff or Commissioners. 11.1 City Parking Lot Q —Possible lot re -configuration 11.2 Burlingame Avenue —Prohibit bike riding on sidewalks 11.3 Various City Parking Lots —Future parking meter-to-paybox conversion 11.4 Stormdrain Fees Presentation 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. -2- CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, December 11, 2008 Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Dan Conway, Chair Michael Bohnert, Vice Chair Jeff Londer Jerry McDonnell Mark Noworolski ►hG1it� Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Joanne Louie, Administrative Secretary, Public Works Visitors: 1. CALL TO ORDER None 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion: To accept the minutes of October 9, 2008 as submitted. M/S/C: Louder/Bohnert 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS am ; 4/0/1 (McDonnell abstained) 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 Transportation Development Activity (TDA) Article 3 Grant Applications — Report and Discussion Mr. Chou presented a staff report seeking concurrence and support for the submission of two applications for the 2009/10 funding cycle of the Transportation Development Activities (TDA) Grant. The two grants consisted of the Broadway Pedestrian Over - Crossing Sidewalks and the Carolan Avenue Bike Route Signs. Discussion occurred regarding the reasoning, need and location for the new Broadway pedestrian over -crossing sidewalk. Motion: To concur with the Staff Report and fully support the submission of the two applications for the 2009/10 TDA Grants. M/S/C: Louder/Bohnert; 5/0/0 8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8.1 Traffic Engineer's Report 8.1.1 California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade Project —Verbal Report Mr. Chou provided an update on the California Drive Signal Controller Upgrade Project. For California Drive, controllers and controller cabinets will be replaced from Broadway to Peninsula Avenue and interconnected to the controllers. Mr. Chou stated that the project is planned to go to bid in January and that the work should start a couple of months thereafter. Bayshore Highway Signal Interconnect Project —Verbal Report Mr. Chou reported that the new traffic interconnection computer server will be located at the Corporation Yard. He said that the project was similar to the California Drive project but was a little bit bigger in scope. He added that both of these projects would most likely bid at the same time. 8.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report 8.2.1 Selective Enforcement List —Report No discussion or report was delivered due to the Traffic Sergeant's absence. 8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns 8. 3.1 Miscellaneous Comments and Concerns Commissioner Bohnert reported that the most recent Technology Forum was a success. Positive feedback and interaction was received, and he hoped that these forums would continue in the coming year. Chair Conway also mentioned that a nice note was received from Councilmember Nagel regarding the forum. Commissioner McDonnell asked about the status of a wooden partition that obstructs vision of the Primrose Road sidewalk from Fox Plaza Lane. Mr. Chou stated that he would review the situation and respond. Commissioner McDonnell also inquired as to why there are no Caltrain directional signs on main roads and freeway as was the case with neighboring cities. 9. COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Londer expressed concern on behalf of a citizen on the safety of the 5 - legged intersection at Easton Drive and Vancouver Avenue, Mr. Chou felt the real problem was that drivers were cutting across the center lane as they passed the intersection. He added that perhaps a center line of dots would help the situation. Chair Conway asked that an update be provided next month. Commissioner McDonnell said that he would respond back to the resident. 10. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Report on future topics: ■Monthly Family Bike Ride Events ®Measurements for Bicycle Usage and Travel ■ Farmers' Market Events ■ Downtown Planning Mr. Chou mentioned that the above points were brought up at previous meetings, and that they would be items for future discussion. 10.2 Miscellaneous Report s None. 1I . FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 City Parking Lot Q —Possible lot reconfiguration 11.2 Burlingame Avenue —Prohibit bike riding on sidewalks Mr. Chou clarified that the item was in regards to posting prohibitive signs, not on the whether to consider the restriction itself. 11.3 Various City Parking Lots —Future parking meter-to-paybox conversion Commissioner Londer suggested that parking pay boxes be utilized more often to generate funds and reduce expenses. 12. ELECTIONS FOR 2009 12.1 Nomination and vote for Chairperson Chair Conway expressed his pleasure serving as Chair for this past year and was excited for the incoming Chair. Motion: Elect Vice -Chair Bohnert to Chair for the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission 2009. M/S/C: McDonnell/Noworolski; 5/0/0 12.2 Nomination and vote for Vice -Chair Motion: Elect Commissioner Noworolski to Vice Chair for the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission for 2009. M/S/C: Bohnert/McDonnell; 5/0/0 13. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The City of Burlingame Public Works Department 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Subject: Stop Sign Request on Martinez Drive To Whom It May Concern: Larry & Grace Ngai 2669 Martinez Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 DEC 1 5 LuuU D CITY OF BURLINGAME We are here to request the City to add a stop sign or speed pump on Martinez Drive cross Toledo. Many drivers frequently speed on Martinez Drive. On December '7 at 11:45am, I witnessed a Mercedes speeding down the hill on Martinez Drive and hit the curb between 2669 Martinez and 2665 Martinez, then he continued speeding down toward Trousdale. You can still see the tire mark on the curb between the two houses. Luckily, there was no pedestrian walking on the side walk at the time. Many children walk to Franklin Elementary or BIS via Martinez, and these vehicles have created the environment to be very unsafe. Many of our neighbors have seen too many drivers speeding on the Martinez Drive up &down. It's time to stop these speeding drivers and prevent any unnecessary accidents. We surely do not want to see the City responds after someone gets hurt. We urge you to take immediate actions and install a stop sign or speed bump on Martinez as soon as possible. Sineerely,� Larry Ngai Homeowner of 69 Martinez Drive, Burlingame, CA Homeowners on or near Martinez Drive who also agree the City to install a stop sign or speed bump: 117 .�G�dL9C� t c �. N�reif Name Na e r �,��X9 kq C40) Name Name Name I 1 ignature Signature Address �> Address �`(7 Address Address