HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2018.12.13Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda - Final
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, December 13, 2018
Members of the public may comment on any action or study item appearing on the agenda at the time
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
November 8, 2018 Meeting Minutesa.
Meeting MinutesAttachments:
Members of the public may speak on any item not on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to
suggest an item for a future Commission agenda may do so during this public comment period. 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 provision of a name, address or
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.
Parking Restriction along North Carolan Avenueb.
Staff ReportAttachments:
2019 TSPC Chair and Vice-Chair Nominationsc.
7. Information Items
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Meeting Agenda - Final
Engineering Division Reportsa.
Staff Report
Lime Bike Data - November 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: January 10, 2019
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 8, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Israelit, Londer, Martos, Wettan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bush
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) September 13, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes of September 13, 2018 as written.
M/S/C: 4/0/1
b) October 11, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes of October 11, 2018 as written.
M/S/C: 2/0/3
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
Manito Velasco inquired about the pilot stops signs located at the intersections of Laguna
Avenue and Grove Avenue, and Laguna Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. He wanted to know
how long the pilot programs are scheduled to go and the requirements to ensure the current
pilot stop signs become permanent.
Manito Velasco also requested pilot stop signs at the intersections of Oak Grove Avenue and
Ansel Road, and Paloma Avenue and Sanchez Avenue.
Mr. Wong explained that the pilot stop signs were put in place for a period of one-year and
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the TSPC would then consider a recommendation to the City Council to make the stop signs
permanent.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) Community B/PAC Update
Commissioner Londer indicated the B/PAC met today, with staff present, to discuss
California Drive. More specifically, he said they discussed the bike lane connection
between California Drive and Carolan, zebra striping crosswalks near schools, the new
roundabout, the upcoming contract award for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and
the Broadway Grade Separation Project in relation to bicyclists and pedestrians.
b) Proposal to Restrict Parking on North Carolan Avenue between Whitehorn Way and
Edwards Road
Mr. Wong provided a presentation regarding a proposal to restrict overnight parking from
10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on North Carolan Avenue between Edwards Road and Whitehorn
Way to help mitigate the lack of turnover and parking inequalities.
Chair Martos opened public comment.
Craig Cory, a business and property owner at b1415 North Carolan, liked the idea of a
parking restriction but was unsure if it is necessary. Mr. Cory shared some of his
observations and recognized there is a parking issue, but felt it was appropriate to
research the cause of the lack of parking, such as business owners not providing adequate
parking for staff and people using the area for long-term airport parking.
Willy Ostertag, a business owner at 1305 Rollins Road since the 70’s, was supportive of
the proposed restriction. He felt too many business owners on North Carolan do not
provide adequate parking for their staff. Willy suggested reviewing the Planning
Department’s parking capacity requirements and assessing parking needs prior to issuing
new business licenses.
Nicole Weigand, the owner of Burlingame Motors located at 1295 Rollins Road, shared
that the proposed parking restriction would pose a problem for some of her clients.
Although she said her auto business has no assigned parking spaces for staff or clients,
she explained that client’s will drop off their vehicles for service in the late evening or early
morning hours by parking on the street in front of the auto shop. Ms. Weigand
acknowledged the parking problems in the area but was unsure a parking restriction is the
right solution. She suggested enforcement of the current laws; for example, citing large
commercial vehicles using North Carolan for long-term parking.
Nick Loveland operates Tresser Tow Service at 1307 North Carolan and stated most of
the parking issues on North Carolan are north of the City’s Corporation Yard. As you
travel south towards Whitehorn, he said parking becomes minimal. Mr. Loveland also
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explained the nature of his towing business and that it requires access to on-street parking
during the early morning hours until the warehouse opens. It is a 24-hour operation. He
stated that he and Ms. Weigand would lose business if the proposed restriction was
implemented.
Willy Ostertag spoke again to point out the specific problem areas along North Carolan
and Rollins Road. He explained that large commercial trucks will take up two parking
spaces and occupy those spaces for upwards of one week.
Chair Martos closed public comment.
Commissioner Israelit stated parsing out certain vehicle types was not ideal. She also felt
enforcement of the 72-hour parking rule is not an efficient or effective use of Police
Department resources. Commissioner Israelit said enforcement of this rule would not
solve the overall parking problem. She suggested a 24-hour parking limit to address the
long-term airport parking and increase turnover without impacting local business
operations.
Commissioner Londer stated that he liked Commissioner Isrealit’s idea and threw out the
possibility of a 12-hour restriction. However, he pointed out that the enforcement process
wouldn’t change—it would still be incumbent on someone to call and report the violation,
tag, and, tow the vehicle.
Mr. Wong indicated the goal is not to penalize people or businesses, but to address those
abusing the street parking. He suggested assigning North Carolan for street sweeping as
an enforceable mechanism to mitigate the parking problems.
Commissioner Wettan pointed out the environmental hazard of campers and cars leaking
fluids and suggested street sweeping may not abate the parking problem. He stated he
does not want to disrupt business operations. Commissioner Wettan acknowledged a
parking restriction is needed and favored the combination of a 12-hour parking and vehicle
size limit restriction.
Chair Martos liked the idea of coupling mitigation measures as well. He stated he liked a
height and/or length restriction to address the large commercial vehicles using the street
for long-term parking and the street sweeping concept to deter people utilizing the area
for airport parking. Chair Martos also encouraged people to report parking violations right
away.
The Commission continued to deliberate, including with the public, in order to obtain
additional feedback regarding the existing conditions and their business operations.
Ultimately, the Commissioners favored a time and vehicle size restriction for parking on
North Carolan with the restriction between Edwards Road and near Whitehorn Way. Mr.
Wong stated he will return to the TSPC with a refined proposal for consideration.
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c) CITIFYD App Informational Presentation
The Commission received a presentation from a representative of CITIFYD, which is web
and mobile-based service for mobility and local commerce. The representative from
CITIFYD presented a high-level overview of their products and services which help people
find and pay for parking and alleviate parking and traffic barriers to commerce.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Mr. Wong provided an update on the following Engineering activities:
• California Drive Roundabout – Stage three is underway and the overall project is
on schedule for completion in January 2019, weather permitting. Residents can find
more information on the project website: http://www.burlingame.org/roundabout.
• Lime Bike – October data attached.
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update – Staff is finalizing the scope of services
with Alta Planning + Design. The contract approval is scheduled for the November 19
City Council meeting.
• 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 Avenue.
• 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
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
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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
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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
Corporal Martin reported there were a total of 21 accidents in the reporting period. Of
those accidents, he stated 14 were minor-injury accidents. Corporal Martin also shared
that there were two accidents involving bicyclists, and one pedestrian accident at Howard
and Lorton Avenue.
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c) Farmer’s Market
Commissioner Londer stated the Chamber of Commerce wants to start charging for
space at the Farmer’s Market. He said currently there is no TSPC presence at the
Farmer’s Market but is working towards a solution.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Commissioner Wettan shared photos and his experience on Halloween along Cabrillo
between Broadway and Carmelita. He reiterated his concern regarding the annual
conditions in the area on October 31.
Chair Martos indicated he attended the parks master planning meeting and stated input is
being collected, such as the possibility of new parks in growth areas like north Burlingame.
Commissioner Londer indicated the General Plan/Envision Burlingame efforts are moving
forward based on City Council’s discussion on November 5.
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
• Chair and Vice-Chair appointments
• North Carolan Parking Restriction
• Burlingame Point Project (Informational Item Only)
• Bay Trail
9. ADJOURNMENT 9:54 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
6.b
MEETING DATE:
December 13, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: December 13, 2018
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer
Subject: Proposal to Restrict Parking on North Carolan Avenue Between Edwards
Road and Approximately 150-Feet North of Whitehorn Way
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) have a public
discussion regarding a proposal for a 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. parking restriction along North
Carolan Avenue from Edwards Road to approximately 150-feet north of Whitehorn Way.
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 that are using
the area for long-term parking.
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 was proposed at the November 8, 2018
TSPC meeting, 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
Item 6.b – Proposal to Restrict Parking on North Carolan Avenue December 13, 2018
Between Edwards Road and Approximately 150-Feet North of Whitehorn Way
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similar restrictions. 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
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.
Based on input by the community at the November 8, 2018 TSPC meeting, staff moved the
restriction approximately 150-feet to the north of Whitehorn Way to accommodate concerns of
both Tresser’s Tow Service located at 1307 North Carolan Avenue and Burlingame Motors
located at 1295 Rollins Road. Members of the public representing each business spoke at the
meeting about how the proposed parking restriction would impact their business operations.
Tresser’s Tow Service indicated that the 24/7 nature of the business required the need to have
on-street parking in front of their facility at all times. Burlingame Motors spoke of the after-hours
needs of either leaving their customer’s vehicle parked on-street outside of their shop for pick-up,
or the early morning vehicle drop-off by customers; both of which may occur during the proposed
restriction. Additionally, the TSPC requested extending the vehicle height restriction along North
Carolan Avenue. Per the BMC, this action can be undertaken by staff without Council approval.
Should the TSPC move forward with the proposed parking restriction, staff would monitor parking
in the area to determine if the restriction should be extended in the future to include the entire
length of North Carolan Avenue. Additionally, staff will inform the businesses of not only the
parking restriction, but the height restriction through notices to be sent out prior to the enforcement
of either restriction.
Based on the above, staff is seeking a TSPC motion to support the proposal to restrict on-street
parking along North Carolan Avenue from approximately 150-feet north of Whitehorn Way to
Edwards Road from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., similar to the times already established in BMC
13.36.020, as well as extend the vehicle height restriction along the same section of North Carolan
Avenue.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a
MEETING DATE:
December 13, 2018
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: December 13, 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. The majority of the
electrical system has been installed. The Contractor is completing irrigation and
landscaping work for the remainder of December. Residents can find additional
information on the project website: http://www.burlingame.org/roundabout.
• Lime Bike – November data attached.
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update – City Council has approved the agreement
with Alta Planning + Design for the project. The project will involve community meetings
and will include the TSPC and Community B/PAC.
• McKinley School Turn Restriction – Working with BSD staff and McKinley staff to
notice and implement improvements beginning next year.
• TSPC Priority List (Updated December 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 12/13/18: Item 7a
5 SR2S Review 7/12/18: Item 6b
6 School Traffic Issues 12/13/18: Item 7a
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report December 13, 2018
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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 12/13/18: Item 7a
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
TSPC recommendation included
as part of December 10th
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 December 13, 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
November 2018