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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 2018.11.081 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Approved 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 2 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 1415 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 3 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. 4 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 5 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 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. 6 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.