HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2018.11.08Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda - Final
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, November 8, 2018
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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
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
September 13, 2018 Meeting Minutesa.
Meeting MinutesAttachments:
October 11, 2018 Meeting Minutesb.
Meeting MinutesAttachments:
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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.
5. Public Comments: Non-Agenda
6. Discussion/Action Items
Community B/PAC Update (Informational Item Only)a.
Proposal to Restrict Parking on North Carolan Avenue between Whitehorn Way and
Edwards Road
b.
Staff Report
Presentation
Attachments:
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CITIFYD App Informational Presentationc.
PresentationAttachments:
7. Information Items
Engineering Division Reportsa.
Staff Report
Lime Bike Data - October 2018
Attachments:
Police Department Reportsb.
Farmer's Marketc.
TSPC Chair/Commissioner's Communicationsd.
8. Committee & Sub-Committee Reports
Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)a.
Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit)b.
School Traffic (Israelit & Wettan)c.
Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Londer & Wettan)d.
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
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NEXT TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: December 13, 2018
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, September 13, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bush, Londer, Martos, Wettan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Israelit
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To accept the June 14, 2018 meeting minutes as written.
M/S/C: Wettan/ Bush; 4/0/1
Motion: To accept the July 12, 2018 meeting minutes as written.
M/S/C: Bush/Londer; 4/0/1
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
Former Councilmember John Root acknowledged the two new stop signs, one in front of the
Library and one in front of City Hall. He expressed his satisfaction as he felt the stop signs are
working well. Mr. Root also had positive comments regarding the California Drive Roundabout
construction even though traffic on Douglas Avenue has increased due to the Project detour.
Lastly, he requested the City look at measures to address the speeding that has been
occurring on Douglas Avenue.
Christy Holman acknowledged the all-around improvements surrounding Hoover School, but
inquired about future plans to address the aforementioned issues, most notably on Easton for
the children that walk to school.
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6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) Community B/PAC Update (Informational Only)
No update.
b) Hoover School Pedestrian Improvements Project
Mr. Wong provided a presentation regarding the Hoover School Pedestrian Improvements
Project, including the short-term improvements completed, the selected alternative and
anticipated schedule for sidewalk (long-term) improvements.
Chair Martos opened public comment.
A parent of a student at Hoover School was pleased to hear of the upcoming sidewalk
improvements. She confirmed the proposal for Summit Drive is for a one-way road at all
times as she felt it would simplify things. She stated people become confused with current
configuration. She also suggested better signage, stating the current signs have fine print
that are too difficult and dangerous to read while driving. Lastly, she confirmed parking will
be allowed on the south side of Summit Drive.
Trisha Tayame asked for an explanation as to what will happen to the Easton wall (rocks).
She also seconded the comments above regarding signage and explained that the yellow
flashing lights are not visible when it is bright in the morning and has been broken since
the start of school. Ms. Tayame implored City staff to consider other signage with simpler
verbiage.
Commissioner Wettan confirmed with parents in the audience that the Burlingame School
District (BSD) communicated the new configuration to parents through their weekly bulletin
and as a handout at the start of the school year.
Commissioner Wettan took a poll regarding the Easton wall (rocks). Two residents spoke
up in favor of the wall/rocks to be removed.
Dr. Maggie MacIsaac, Superintendent of the BSD confirmed the School District efforts to
educate the parents about the drop-off and pick-up configuration. She also thanked the
City and TSP Commission for all they have done.
JoAnn O’Connor, a resident on Summit Drive, expressed her dislike for parking on Summit
Drive and voiced concerns about the children’s safety due to those parked cars. She
requested no parking during drop-off and pick-up. In addition to safety concerns, she felt
the parked cars are also contributing to the traffic backups.
Michael Robertson, a resident on Summit Drive, echoed the Superintendent’s comments
and thanked everyone for the work that has been done thus far. He stated that as a
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resident in the cross hairs, it is busy for a very short period of time, and was in favor of the
timed one-way street during drop-off and pick up. Mr. Robertson requested better signage,
including a red flashing light to indicate no entry during the specified times. He also
inquired about a one-way street with parked cars as it may imply there is room for two-
way traffic if parking is removed. Mr. Robertson expressed concerns about the look and
feel of the neighborhood. He was in favor of keeping the wall/rocks. He also pointed out
the current plan calls for some repaving but Mr. Robertson requested to repave the entire
street and not just a portion of it. Lastly, he stated that regardless of what decision is made,
parking should not be allowed on the side of Summit Drive with even addresses.
Commissioner Londer stated he was pleased with the progress on Summit Drive but is
still concerned about the configuration on Easton Drive. He also inquired about the red
light as it was unclear to him why it is not an option for the one-way street warning.
Commissioner Wettan inquired about communications with PG&E concerning the pole
and any difficulties that may be involved with its relocation. He suggested staff give careful
consideration to a parking lane on Summit Drive as he felt it would encourage queuing
and possibly double parking. Commissioner Wettan also felt a flashing red light warning
for the one-way traffic would be helpful. He then acknowledged that the best design efforts
will not address all the concerns with the current configuration. Commissioner Wettan felt
ongoing enforcement between BSD and Burlingame Police Department (BPD) is
important. Lastly, he wondered if there was a way to reach out to local contractors and
delivery companies such as UPS and FedEx to educate them about the flow of traffic
during the restricted periods.
Vice-Chair Bush asked if staff could explore repaving the other side of the street with
resurfacing funds if the scope of the grant would not allow for it. He then confirmed the
two homeowners in attendance were in favor of Summit Drive as a two-way street with no
parking. Vice-Chair Bush was also in favor of red light warning as opposed to yellow.
The parent of a student at Hoover returned to the podium to communicate that she felt
strongly Summit Drive should be a one-way street and believed she spoke for most of the
Hoover School parents. She noted there is no parking at Hoover School and felt that is
the cause for the queuing. She stated she almost was struck by a vehicle when crossing
at Hillside. She did not feel there is enough room on the street for two-way traffic and
widening the sidewalks only makes the road narrower.
Chair Martos thanked the public for attending and for their feedback. In closing, Chair
Martos agreed with his fellow Commissioners and requested staff to take another look at
the rules regarding the use of a flashing red light as opposed to yellow. He also noted he
is still in favor of the parking along Summit Drive because they serve as a buffer to the
children walking on the sidewalk.
Mr. Wong indicated staff would review the suggestions by the public and Commission and
continue with the design efforts.
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c) Broadway Parking Duration and Rate Changes
Chair Martos welcomed Vice-Mayor Colson and Councilmember Keighran.
Mr. Wong provided a presentation regarding the proposal to increase the duration of the
Broadway parking meters from one to two hours and the consideration of a rate increase
for those meters. Mr. Wong indicated the proposal to increase the duration of the meters
on Broadway between El Camino Real and California Drive came from the Broadway
Burlingame Improvement District (BBID).
Chair Martos opened public comment.
John Kevranian indicated he was representing the merchants in support of the meter time
increase from one hour to two hours. He also indicated six members of the BBID Board of
Directors are in favor of the increase, two are against it, and one abstained. Mr. Kevranian
explained retailers are struggling and customers have indicated one hour is not enough
time to patronize the various businesses, especially restaurants. Mr. Kevranian shared a
petition of those business owners and patrons that are in favor of the parking meter
duration change. He closed by saying Burlingame Avenue provides two hour meters and
to be fair to the businesses, so should Broadway.
Commissioner Londer said he personally is in favor of keeping the one-hour meters but
would support the parking meter increase if the vast majority of merchants and patrons
were in favor of the change. Commissioner Londer did point out that over half of the
parking in the Broadway area is two hours and was perplexed as to why patrons could not
utilize the spaces just off the main thoroughfare. He did not believe a rate increase is
warranted for the first hour and suggested raising the rates during the second hour similar
to the structure on Burlingame Avenue.
Commissioner Wettan echoed Commissioner Londer’s sentiments and deferred to the
strong majority. Commissioner Wettan noted the email communications received were
even for those in favor and those against the parking meter increase. He suggested
applying incremental empiricism and proposed an increase in the meter duration for a trial
period on the end blocks where the parking is not as dense. In closing, Commissioner
Wettan shared that his observation is the parking shortage is most severe after 6 pm when
the meters are off.
Vice-Chair Bush said the ultimate purpose of parking meters is to encourage turnover with
an ideal occupancy of 85%. He felt a market clearing rate would help achieve the ideal
occupancy as opposed to an arbitrary cut off time. He felt an increase to the parking meter
rates, including escalating rates with no time limits could generate revenue to purchase
smart meters for Broadway.
Chair Martos pointed out that 70% of meters are two hours or more based on the current
parking inventory. He sympathized with the business owners but felt the current inventory
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of long and short-term parking is sufficient. He indicated he would like better wayfinding
signage for the various lots. Chair Martos felt additional data, such as how the parking
inventory is utilized and implementing better wayfinding signage, should occur prior to
making changes to the parking hours on Broadway.
The Commissioners continued to engage in a productive and interactive discussion,
including inviting John Kevranian back to the podium to gather additional information prior
to crafting the following motion.
Motion: Move to recommend to City Council to convert the 1100 and 1400 blocks
of Broadway to a two hour time limit starting November 15 and running until
July 1 as a trial period, with studies before and during to be conducted.
M/S/C: Londer/Wettan 3/1/1
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Mr. Wong provided updates on the following Public Works – Engineering projects and
activities.
• California Drive Roundabout – Stage one of construction (one of four stages) is
winding down, with phase two work anticipated to begin mid-September. Phase two
will revise the current traffic routing as a portion of the roundabout will be opened. The
anticipated completion date is still on track and scheduled for January 2019.
• Lime Bike – July data attached.
• California Drive Complete Streets – The project is underway with the completion of
storm inlets and concrete work, with striping to soon follow. The completion date is
still anticipated for the end of September.
• Burlingame Point Project – This project has been approved by both the City Council
and the Planning Commission. Details for each stage of the approval process can be
found on the City website. The project has conditions of approval, which states that
the developer must implement and maintain appropriate Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) measures in accordance with the San Mateo County Congestion
Plan to reduce the number of trips generated by this project.
• Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 4 – The grant application was
submitted by the July 31 deadline. California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff
recommendations to be released on December 31, 2018 for the ATP Statewide
Competitive Program. Regional program recommendations are scheduled for
February 15, 2019.
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• Easton Addition Halloween Event – Letters sent out to Burlingame residents with a
copy of the City’s block party permit requirements and application.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated September 2018):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking Strategies 3/8/18: Item 6b
2 Downtown Modal Access
3 Grant Opportunities 7/12/18: Item 6b
4 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd. to BPAC
5 SR2S Review 7/12/18: Item 6b
6 School Traffic Issues
7 California Complete Streets 9/13/18: Item 7a
8 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
9 Broadway Parking 9/13/18: Item 6c
10 Public Shuttles/Transit 5/10/18: Item 6c
11 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force)
12 Bay Trail
13 Intro to Paving 5/10/18: Item 6b
14 Halloween Traffic Impacts (July) 9/13/18: Item 7a
15 Parking and traffic considerations w/ Planning
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR/Floribunda
2 Hoover School Update 9/13/18: Item 6b
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 9/13/18: Item 7a
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda
5 California Roundabout 9/13/18: Item 7a
6 General Plan – Circulation Element
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd. to BPAC
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Carolan Complete Streets Update 3/8/18: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 7/12/18: Item 6b
11 Grade Separation 9/13/18: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates 7/12/18: Item 6c
14 Burlingame Point - Bay Trail
15 School Safety Improvements 7/12/18: Item 6b
16 California Complete Streets 9/13/18: Item 7a
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2018 Agenda Item Action Status
1 Chap. 13.52 of BMC Adopted
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Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Staff working with PEO staff to
notice and implement changes
3 Citywide Parking Restrictions (BMC
13.36.020) Adopted
4 TSPC’s Lot N Parking Structure
Recommendation
Working towards October or
November Planning Commission
Meeting
5 School Speed Reductions
Staff working with BPD and
school staff to notice and
implement changes
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Ford provided a handout summarizing the total accidents for the month of July
which included 27 accidents. He stated of those 27 accidents, seven were classified as
minor, and one as a major-injury accident. Sergeant Ford reported one fatality—the first
since 2016. He said the fatal accident occurred at the intersection of Bellevue and El
Camino Real. Sergeant Ford also provided July’s collision statistics by summary of
collision type, primary collision factor and by location.
c) Farmers Market
Commissioner Londer indicated the TSPC would not participate in the September
Farmer’s Market and possibly would not be able to participate in October either.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Chair Martos shared that he and Commissioner Londer met with Councilmember Beach
regarding the impacts to traffic and parking with Facebook opening their virtual reality
offices at Burlingame Point. He requested that the efforts with Facebook to mitigate the
traffic related concerns be added to the Engineer’s Report to help track the City’s
progress. In addition, Chair Martos and Commissioner Londer also indicated that 225
California (Stanford Health Care), changes to the Burlingame Municipal Code to allow
public parking in private lots, the upcoming Broadway Grade Separation Project and
parking concerns related to accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) were among the other
topics of discussion.
7. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
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No update.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit)
No update.
c) School Traffic (Israelit & Wettan)
No update.
d) Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Londer & Wettan)
No update.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Parking application/demo
• One-way traffic southbound Paloma during drop-off period at McKinley School
• Considerations for Bellevue between Almer and El Camino Real
• Joint B/PAC and TSPC meeting (suggested to time it around or after the first meeting with
consultant regarding the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan)
• OLA Update
• Existing turn-restriction pilot program on Vancouver
In closing, Chair Martos thanked Vice-Chair Bush for managing last month’s Commission
meeting and wished Mr. Bush and Mr. Wettan good luck with their reappointments to the
TSPC.
9. ADJOURNMENT 9:56 p.m.
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 11, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bush, Martos, Israelit
MEMBERS ABSENT: Londer, Wettan
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The September 13, 2018 meeting minutes will be presented for approval at the November 8,
2018 Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) meeting.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
Manito Velasco thanked the Commission for the installation of stops signs at Laguna Avenue
and Grove and Lincoln and Grove to make Laguna a more walkable and bikable place. He
noticed they are pilot stop signs and advocated they be permanent. He requested to know the
process to follow to do so.
Mr. Velasco also thanked the Commission for the new bike lanes north and southbound on
California Drive. He indicated the northbound lane has been narrowed significantly with the
restriping and requested additional pruning of the landscaping that runs along the northbound
path.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) Community B/PAC Update
No update.
b) Paloma Avenue Turn Restriction Proposal
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Mr. Wong provided a presentation to the Commission and members of the public
regarding the request from McKinley Elementary to restrict eastbound left-turns and
westbound right-turns from Oak Grove Avenue onto Paloma Avenue in an effort to reduce
vehicle conflicts during pick-up and drop-off periods.
Chair Martos opened public comment.
Barry Pullam, a resident on Paloma, inquired about what prompted the request to restrict
turn movements onto Paloma and why now, in addition to asking for clarification reg arding
the term “vehicle conflicts” and questioning why the program had been implemented prior
to being told about it.
Mr. Wong stated that cones had gone up to restrict traffic movements but confirmed that
it was not done by City staff. He explained that school personnel put out the cones to help
curb negative behaviors by parents dropping of their children. Mr. Wong also indicated
that he could not speak to what was driving the request other than the increase in traffic
on Paloma Avenue and suggested the Principal of McKinely could provide additional
details.
Barry Pullam spoke again to share his observation that regardless of the flow of traffic, the
amount of traffic and behaviors do not change. He stated the cones have been out for
several days and he has witnessed the same behaviors. Mr. Pullam requested to hear the
advantages to this proposal given his observations yielded no obvious improvement.
Kasey Schuh, a parent of a student at McKinley stated that school enrollment has
increased by 200 students over the last few years, which has had an impact on traffic. She
shared that while in the drop-off line, she has had her side mirror broken off because of
the narrow roadway. Ms. Schuh felt the proposal was worth a try in an effort to change
behaviors and the expectation as to how the street is utilized. Although she sympathizes
with the residents in the immediate area, she felt it is only a matter of time before someone
gets hit.
Dr. Carla Chavez Torres, Principal of McKinley Elementary introduced herself and then
apologized to the community for the amount of disruption the school may cause at different
times throughout the year but indicated her primary motivation is the safety of the students.
She explained that McKinley went from the smallest elementary school to the largest and
that safety concerns have been present over many years. Dr. Torres stated there have
been multiple observations of students in danger during drop-off and pick-up. She said
they communicate the preferred drop-off and pick-up rotation and safe driving practices in
English and Spanish through their weekly newsletter and have continuously worked with
the Burlingame Police Department, including the School Resource Officer, regarding
education and enforcement. Dr. Torres closed her comments by stating she was open to
hear suggestions from the residents in the area to improve student safety.
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Rick Valdes, a resident on the corner of Paloma and Oak Grove, expressed that he was
not against the proposal, but was concerned that with the turn-restrictions, the northbound
lane will become a secondary lane for southbound cars. He pointed out that Paloma
Avenue is wider than the other streets that have implemented turn restrictions for the same
purpose. If his concern can be addressed, he stated he would be in favor of the proposed
turn restrictions.
Manito Velasco felt traffic counts would be important element of this discussion and
expressed his concern for unintended consequences of the proposed turn restrictions. He
felt that as a result, more cars will travel down Fairfield Avenue and stated the crosswalk
at El Camino Real and Fairfield is the most dangerous intersection in the City given the
config uration, location, and rate of speed cars travel. Mr. Velasco stated he thought the
turn restriction works well for Lincoln Elementary but suggested signage improvements as
the time specifications are not readable and therefore may not be easily enforced.
Chair Martos invited Barry Pullam back to the podium to provide more of his feedback.
Mr. Pullam said he understood the concerns of Principal Torres but felt the problem boiled
down to a rules and compliance issue. He pointed out that if there is no consequence for
breaking the rules, it creates a problem. He expressed his concern about the overall efforts
being a partnership between the school, law enforcement, area residents, and City
personnel as he did not feel a partnership was reflective in the current proposal. Mr. Pullam
reiterated his concern that without consistent enforcement, a change in the direction and
flow of traffic will not improve student safety.
Chair Martos closed public comment.
Commissioner Israelit stated the pilot programs at Lincoln and Roosevelt provided a huge
improvement based on her observations. She acknowledged the longer roadway width
and possible unintended consequences on Paloma Avenue but felt that ultimately the
proposal is a safer solution for students. Commissioner Israelit expressed the need for
parent education and enforcement but also acknowledged the pilot program will not be
perfect directly following the initial implementation. She suggested BPD presence the first
month of the pilot program, and recommended parent volunteers to assist with drop-off
and pick-up enforcement.
Vice-Chair Bush asked a number of clarifying questions and whether TSPC should
consider safety improvements for pedestrians traveling on Fairfield due to vehicles being
rerouted from Paloma during school drop-off and pick-up times. Ultimately, Vice-Chair
Bush felt the one-way traffic flow would be a positive change as long as they are not
creating a new problem as a result.
Vice-Chair Bush confirmed with Sergeant Ford that adding a lane line (such as a double
yellow) as suggested by Commissioner Israelit, would make some of the poor driving
behaviors more enforceable.
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Chair Martos also asked a handful of clarifying questions and shared the same concern
of Vice-Chair Bush regarding possible impacts to traffic patterns in other areas. He
suggested that as part of the school outreach and education efforts, the consequences of
breaking the rules can result in a ticket and fines.
The commissioners continued to engage in an interactive discussion with the public, Mr.
Wong and Sergeant Ford in an effort to gather as much feedback as possible before
crafting the following motion.
Motion: To run a pilot program for a period of one year to restrict the turn movements
from Oak Grove to Paloma during school hours while observing the impacts
to the neighborhood and Fairfield Road, and staff to identify any additional
street improvements to increase the safety of pedestrians and school children.
M/S/C: Bush/Israelit 3/0/2
c) Access Restriction from Westbound Bellevue to El Camino Real
Mr. Wong provided a presentation to the Commissioners and public regarding a proposal
to restrict access to El Camino Real (ECR) from westbound Bellevue in an effort to
address the safety concerns at that intersection.
Chair Martos opened public comment.
Robert Strochak, a resident of Bellevue, agreed the visibility at ECR and Bellevue is
severely impaired, but was concerned about possible unintended consequences of a turn
restriction from westbound Bellevue to ECR, including access to Oak Grove, the closest
controlled intersection to get on to California Drive. He also mentioned possible issues
with parking in the westerly direction on Bellevue if Bellevue becomes a cul-de-sac in the
westbound direction. Mr. Strochak suggested looking into the feasibility of a four-way stop
at Bellevue and ECR.
Manito Velasco clarified details of the preliminary proposal before sharing his concerns
regarding unintended consequences, such as using the driveway at the Viking Apartments
as a way to bypass the turn restriction and get onto ECR. He suggested making this
location right-turn only.
Chair Martos closed public comment.
Commissioner Israelit liked the idea of making the intersection in question a right-turn only
to eliminate the ability to cross or make a left on ECR.
Vice-Chair Bush felt a signal at this location would address the current concerns. He stated
the no outlet would cause a significant amount of confusion. Vice-Chair Bush explored the
option of making the location a true cul-de-sac by eliminating the option for eastbound
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traffic on Bellevue from ECR.
Commissioner Israelit did not support signalizing the intersection of Bellevue and ECR or
converting Bellevue to a cul-de-sac.
Chair Martos asked for accident data that might be driving such a dramatic proposal to which
Sergeant Ford indicated there have been nine accidents at the intersection of Bellevue and
ECR for failure to yield to the right-of-way since 2014. He stated a signal would be his first
choice to address the safety concerns, followed by a full cul-de-sac. Chair Martos pointed out
that with partial cul-de-sac does not address traffic crossing ECR from Hillsborough. He also
echoed Commissioner Israelit’s comment earlier that Caltrans may be removing some of the
trees along ECR which would greatly improve visibility.
Commissioner Israelit expressed her concern that there are many other uncontrolled
intersections through the ECR corridor and wanted to ensure they were addressing the most
egregious ones first.
Mr. Wong indicated a signal may not meet Caltrans’ warrants but stated staff would look into
in, along with the right-turn only suggestion.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
• California Drive Roundabout –Stage three has begun, which is expected to be
completed in late December. The project is still on schedule to be completed in
January 2019, weather permitting. Residents can find additional information on the
project website at http://www.burlingame.org/roundabout.
• Lime Bike – September data attached.
• California Drive Complete Streets – The project is substantially complete with only
punch list items remaining.
• Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Update – At the City Council meeting on October 1,
Council was updated on the efforts by the City to initially address neighborhood
concerns. Additionally at this meeting, Council approved the agreement with TJKM
Transportation Consultants to complete the traffic study for the area.
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan – Staff is currently finalizing the scope of services
with Alta Planning + Design. Staff is targeting the City Council meeting on November
15 for contract approval.
• OLA Pedestrian Traffic Calming – Staff has contacted both BPD and OLA. BPD
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has reported back that they have not had any negative feedback regarding the
improvements, while OLA has not replied back.
• Easton Addition Halloween Event – One call received and it does not appear that
residents will be submitting a block party permit. BPD will patrol the area as they
have done in past years.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated October 2018):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking Strategies 3/8/18: Item 6b
2 Downtown Modal Access
3 Grant Opportunities 7/12/18: Item 6b
4 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd. to BPAC
5 SR2S Review 7/12/18: Item 6b
6 School Traffic Issues 10/11/18: Item 6b
7 California Complete Streets 9/13/18: Item 7a
8 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
9 Broadway Parking 9/13/18: Item 6c
10 Public Shuttles/Transit 5/10/18: Item 6c
11 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force)
12 Bay Trail
13 Intro to Paving 5/10/18: Item 6b
14 Halloween Traffic Impacts (July) 10/11/18: Item 7a
15 Parking and traffic considerations w/ Planning
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR/Floribunda
2 Hoover School Update 9/13/18: Item 6b
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 9/13/18: Item 7a
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda
5 California Roundabout 9/13/18: Item 7a
6 General Plan – Circulation Element
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd. to BPAC
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Carolan Complete Streets Update 3/8/18: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 7/12/18: Item 6b
11 Grade Separation 9/13/18: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates 7/12/18: Item 6c
14 Burlingame Point - Bay Trail
15 School Safety Improvements 7/12/18: Item 6b
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16 California Complete Streets 9/13/18: Item 7a
2018 Agenda Item Action Status
1 Chap. 13.52 of BMC Adopted
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Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Staff working with PEO staff to
notice and implement changes
3 Citywide Parking Restrictions (BMC
13.36.020) Adopted
4 TSPC’s Lot N Parking Structure
Recommendation
Working towards Oct. or Nov.
Planning Commission Meeting
5 School Speed Reductions
Staff working with BPD and school
staff to notice and implement
changes
6 Broadway Parking Meter Duration and
Rate Considerations
Proposal to be considered at 10/15
City Council Meeting
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Ford reported 29 accidents with 15 of those considered to be minor-injury
accidents. He reviewed the type of collisions, noting three vehicle vs. bicycle accidents,
1 vehicle vs. pedestrian accident and one motorcycle accident. Sergeant Ford also review
the accidents by location and pointed out Broadway and ECR has the most with two
collisions.
Sergeant Ford indicated BPD is preparing for Halloween with a possible DUI saturation
check point. He also indicated BPD received a grant through the Office of Traffic Safety
(OTS) for approximately $48,000. Sergeant Ford stated this would provide for 12 DUI
check point operations, five traffic safety enforcement operations, five distracted driving
operations, two pedestrian operations and two bicycle operations training.
c) Farmers Market
No update.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Vice-Chair Bush pointed out the usage of the new bike rack at Washington School.
Vice Chair Bush also reported the sidewalk at Myrtle and North Lane along Howard is
sometimes closed due to construction in the area. Mr. Wong indicated a traffic control
plan is typically required and that he will conduct a site visit tomorrow.
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Commissioner Israelit stated Caltrans painted a solid white line on what was previously a
dashed line in the road that runs parallel to ECR in front of Lunardi’s. Mr. Wong said he would
follow-up with the appropriate Caltrans staff.
Chair Martos stated he and the Mayor discussed downtown parking, including utilizing private
spaces for public lots, continued efforts in the Lyon Hoag neighborhood, Lots F and N, and
impacts from Facebook opening offices in Burlingame.
7. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
No update.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit)
No update.
c) School Traffic (Israelit & Wettan)
No update.
d) Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Londer & Wettan)
No update.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Right-turn lanes northbound ECR at Murchison
• North Carolan overnight parking
• Citifyed parking app presentation
• Recreation Center
9. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
6.b
MEETING DATE:
November 8, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: November 8, 2018
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer
Subject: Proposal to Restrict Parking on North Carolan Avenue Between Whitehorn
Way and Edwards Road
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) have a public
discussion regarding a proposal to restrict parking on North Carolan Avenue between Whitehorn
Way and Edwards Road from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
BACKGROUND:
North Carolan Avenue is a collector road within Burlingame, which primarily serves the
businesses along it. These businesses are mostly light industrial, automotive related, and include
the City’s Corporation Yard and Fire Station No. 36 (Administration Offices). North Carolan
Avenue is 40-feet wide, with on-street parking on both sides of the street. Currently, the only
parking restriction in the area is a height restriction. Finding on-street parking along North Carolan
is challenging as many employees park on-street and must compete with vehicles which are
parking long-term in the area.
Staff has witnessed/experienced a lack of vehicle turnover with many vehicles parked long-term
along North Carolan. Some of these vehicles include recreation vehicles, unhitched trailers, and
vehicles being used or serviced by businesses on North Carolan. While these vehicles create an
inequality for on-street parking, some also contribute to chemicals and other fluids entering the
stormwater system.
Per the City’s Zoning Code (Title 25), these businesses reside in the Rollins Road District and are
subject to the regulations found in Chapter 25.44 Rollins Road (RR) District Regulations, including
the requirement to provide on-site parking for all vehicles being serviced and for employees
working on the premises.
DISCUSSION:
To address on-street parking concerns, a parking restriction is proposed to restrict on-street parking
from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on North Carolan Avenue between Whitehorn Way and Edwards Road.
This parking restriction would not impact the vehicles parked during the day. The Burlingame
Municipal Code (BMC 13.36.020) already has streets with similar restrictions. These restrictions
Item 6.b – Proposal to Restrict Parking on North Carolan Avenue November 8, 2018
from Whitehorn Way to Edwards Road
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are also located in light industrial areas and were created to address the same concerns which
are being experienced along North Carolan Avenue; they are as follows:
▪ East side of Airport Boulevard from Beach Road to Fisherman’s Park, between
10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; and
▪ Both sides of Gilbreth Road from Cowan Road to Mahler Road, between 12:30
a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Staff is seeking TSPC support for the proposal to restrict parking along North Carolan Avenue
between Whitehorn Way and Edwards Road from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., similar to the times
already established in BMC 13.36.020.
Exhibit:
• Presentation
PARKING RESTRICTION ON
NORTH CAROLAN AVENUE BETWEEN
WHITEHORN WAY & EDWARDS ROAD
Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
November 8, 2018
Goals
Provide community and TSPC with presentation with the
details of the proposal.
For tonight’s meeting notices were sent out to all of the
businesses along both North Carolan Avenue and Rollins
Road from Edwards Road to Whitehead Way.
Obtain community feedback.
Staff is seeking TSPC support for the proposal to restrict
parking during the late evening to early morning hours of
the day along North Carolan Avenue.
Background
North Carolan Avenue is a collector road within
Burlingame.
It primarily serves the light industrial, automotive related
businesses along it, as well as the City’s Corporation Yard
and Fire Station No. 36 (Administration Offices).
North Carolan Avenue is 40-feet wide, with on-street
parking on both sides of the street.
Currently the only parking restriction in the area is a
height restriction. Finding on-parking along North Carolan
is challenging as many employees park on-street and must
compete with vehicles which are parking long-term in the
area.
Background
Staff has witnessed/experienced a lack of vehicle turnover with
many vehicles parked long-term along North Carolan.
These vehicles include recreation vehicles, unhitched trailers,
and vehicles being used or serviced by businesses on North
Carolan.
In addition to the inequality for on-street parking, some of
these vehicles contribute to chemicals and other fluids entering
the stormwater system.
Per the City’s Zoning (Title 25) these businesses reside in the
Rollins Road District, and are subject to the regulations found in
Chapter 25.44 (Rollins Road (RR) District Regulations; including
the requirement to provide on-site parking for all vehicles being
serviced and for employees working on the premises.
Discussion
North Carolan Avenue
Discussion
Friday, August 31, 7:00 a.m.Wednesday, September 5, 6:20 a.m.
Edwards Road
Cargo Trailers and RVs are parked on the street
Discussion
Friday, August 31, 7:00 a.m.Wednesday, September 5, 6:20 a.m.
1437 North Carolan Avenue
Company vehicles are stored on Carolan Avenue
Discussion
Friday, August 31, 7:00 a.m.Wednesday, September 5, 6:20 a.m.
South of Edwards Road
Cargo Trailers and RVs are stored on the street
Discussion
Staff is requesting the TSPC support an overnight parking
restriction from 10:00 p.m.to 6:00 a.m.,on North Carolan
Avenue between Edwards Road to Whitehorn Way.
The Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC 13.36.020)already has
streets with a similar type of restriction.
These restrictions are also located in light industrial areas,and
were created to address the same concerns which are being
experienced along North Carolan Avenue.They include:
▪East side of Airport Boulevard from Beach Road to
Fisherman’s Park,between 10:00 p.m.and 6:00 a.m.;and
▪Both sides of Gilbreth Road from Cowan Road to Mahler
Road,between 12:30 a.m.and 6:00 a.m.
Discussion
This action would only restrict overnight parking and allow
vehicles to park without a time limit during all times
outside of the restriction.
Adding to the demand for on-street parking will be the
relocation of the Caltrain’s Paralleling Station No.3 (PS-3)
into the Corporation Yard’s parking lot.
Prior to enforcement of this parking restriction,poles and
signs would be installed as well as notification to the
businesses along North Carolan Avenue and Rollins Road.
Questions & Feedback
11/1/2018
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PROBLEM
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SOLUTION
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business adds the $5.00 validation to cover the $10.00
parking fee.
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$10.00 ($5.00 from the user’s credit
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1. 2. 3.
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Business validations
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a
MEETING DATE:
November 8, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: November 8, 2018
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer
Subject: Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission receive a presentation by staff providing an update on
various Public Works – Engineering projects and activities.
BACKGROUND
• California Drive Roundabout – Stage 3 is underway and the overall project is on
schedule for completion in January 2019, weather permitting. Residents can find
additional information on the project website: http://www.burlingame.org/roundabout.
• Lime Bike – October data attached.
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update – Staff finalizing scope of services with Alta
Planning + Design. Targeting the City Council meeting on November 15 for contract
approval.
• McKinley School Turn Restriction – Staff and BPD met with Principal Torres and
Rusty Hopewell to review each agency’s efforts in implementing the turn restriction at
Oak Grove.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated November 2018):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking Strategies 3/8/18: Item 6b
2 Downtown Modal Access
3 Grant Opportunities 7/12/18: Item 6b
4 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd. to BPAC
5 SR2S Review 7/12/18: Item 6b
6 School Traffic Issues 11/8/18: Item 7a
7 California Complete Streets 9/13/18: Item 7a
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report November 8, 2018
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8 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
9 Broadway Parking 9/13/18: Item 6c
10 Public Shuttles/Transit 5/10/18: Item 6c
11 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force)
12 Bay Trail
13 Intro to Paving 5/10/18: Item 6b
14 Halloween Traffic Impacts (July) 10/11/18: Item 7a
15 Parking and traffic considerations w/ Planning
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR/Floribunda
2 Hoover School Update 9/13/18: Item 6b
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 9/13/18: Item 7a
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda
5 California Roundabout 9/13/18: Item 7a
6 General Plan – Circulation Element
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd. to BPAC
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Carolan Complete Streets Update 3/8/18: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 7/12/18: Item 6b
11 Grade Separation 9/13/18: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates 7/12/18: Item 6c
14 Burlingame Point - Bay Trail
15 School Safety Improvements 7/12/18: Item 6b
16 California Complete Streets 9/13/18: Item 7a
2018 Agenda Item Action Status
1 Chap. 13.52 of BMC Adopted
2
Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Staff working with PEO staff to
notice and implement changes
3 Citywide Parking Restrictions (BMC
13.36.020) Adopted
4 TSPC’s Lot N Parking Structure
Recommendation
Working towards October or
November Planning Commission
Meeting
5 School Speed Reductions
Staff working with BPD and
school staff to notice and
implement changes
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report November 8, 2018
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DISCUSSION
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 “Discussion/Action Items” (TSPC Agenda Item 6).
Lime Bike Data
October 2018