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City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda - Final
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, June 13, 2019
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it is called. Comments on other items should be made under agenda item #5. Provision of identifying
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1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
May 9, 2019 Meeting Minutesa.
Meeting MinutesAttachments:
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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
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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 Only)a.
TDA Article 3: Grant Application Alternativesb.
PresentationAttachments:
Sanchez Avenue Traffic Calming Updatec.
Staff ReportAttachments:
7. Information Items
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Engineering Division Reportsa.
Staff ReportAttachments:
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: Thursday, July 11, 2019
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 9, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:04 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) March 14, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes of March 14, 2019 as written.
M/S/C: Londer/Wettan; 4/0/0
b) April 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes of April 11, 2019 with the following edit:
• Page 8, paragraph 1 – change the word tension to discussion.
M/S/C: Wettan/Londer; 4/0/0
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
No public comment.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) Community B/PAC Update (Informational Only)
Ms. Beatty reported that the B/PAC discussed the TDA Article 3 Grant and they did not
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support the application for the Ray Parking Lot Project as they felt it was not a bicycle and
pedestrian related project or a good use of the grant opportunity. Ms. Beatty stated the
group encouraged more exploration around alternatives to taking land from the park to
create a larger parking lot. She also stated the B/PAC supports the idea of improvements
to the bike and pedestrian path along Highway Road between the bridge at
Cambridge/Oxford and Rosedale as they felt it’s a true bicycle and pedestrian
improvement and a critical piece of infrastructure. More specifically, the B/PAC requested
a wider, ADA accessible path, in addition to widening the access point.
b) Streetline Parking Availability Pilot Project
Mr. Wong indicated there would not be one “silver bullet” to address the upcoming parking
concerns and stated the approach will be to increase parking capacity, reduce the number
of people driving, and increase efficiency in our parking lots.
Taso Zografos from Streetline provided a presentation to the TSPC and public regarding
parking availability using camera and/or sensor technology. He stated two areas have
been identified for the 12-month parking availability pilot program with a proposed 50/50
cost share and the option to continue the program after the pilot timeline ends. Mr.
Zografos indicated the areas identified for the pilot program are Lot Y off Broadway and
Lots A and C near Burlingame Avenue.
Vice-Chair Israelit opened public comment.
John Kevranian expressed his excitement regarding the project. He also shared that some
spaces in the total count for Lot Y are not accurate and should be reflected in the proposed
cost. Mr. Kevranian stated 12 spaces are deemed private parking, 10 spaces were lost
due to the installation of the EV Go charging stations, and two spaces were lost due to
the new transformer station. Mr. Kevranian inquired if the proposed signs can also show
the parking hours (2 and 10 hour spaces) and also inquired about the functionality of the
sensors.
Commissioner Londer confirmed the four EV Go spaces in Lot Y could be counted as
parking inventory and identified as charging stations or they can be omitted from the
inventory.
Commissioner Martos clarified details regarding the camera coverages, analytics and
enforcement activities.
Commissioner Wettan clarified the use of the equipment and that the City would need to
purchase the equipment after the pilot program should the City continue with the parking
availability service. He also inquired about the equipment warranty to which Mr. Zografos
stated the warranty is for one year and the equipment would be sold at a discounted rate.
Commissioner Wettan said he was in favor of a pilot program but felt they should think
through the user experience as he felt the signage outside of the lots would not be as
useful (excluding Lot A) as he felt the focus should be on the “main drag” and suggested
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coverage for lots P, Q and Y. He felt a “complete equation” would be much more useful.
Commissioner Londer stated the TSPC can make a recommendation to City Council for
coverage of more lots.
Vice-Chair Israelit did not want to overthink the details during this stage but she felt many
people that live here, let alone visitors, don’t know where Lots P and Q are. Although she
liked the idea of having the parking availability for each lot on Broadway, she saw more
benefit to have the signs near the entrance of each lot. Vice-Chair Israelit also clarified the
accuracy of the combined technology.
The TSPC continued to have an interactive discussion with Mr. Zografos regarding the
mobile app and opportunities to build on to the current platform.
In closing, Mr. Wong indicated the pilot program is not meant to solve each parking
concern at this time. He also stated no motion from the Commission was necessary—the
presentation was for informational purposes.
c) TDA Article 3: Grant Application Alternatives
Based on last month’s meeting, Mr. Wong provided an update regarding the TDA Article
3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Grant. He covered the Ray Park Parking Lot Project
again and also provided an alternative project of resurfacing the Highway Road path which
would consist of 700 feet of asphalt resurfacing and widening the pathway.
Vice-Chair Israelit was surprised by B/PAC’s stance regarding the Ray Park Parking Lot
Project as she felt the project was far more important for pedestrian safety. Her preference
would be to move forward with the Ray Park Parking Lot Project.
Commissioner Londer stated he would not be opposed to moving forward with the Ray
Park Parking Lot Project.
Commissioner Martos confirmed the Highway Road resurfacing could be done as part
of another larger project since it’s such a small stretch. He also confirmed Mr. Wong is
currently working to obtain the cost to include said work as part of a larger resurfacing
effort. Commissioner Martos acknowledged B/PAC’s concerns but ultimately agreed with
Vice-Chair Israelit as he would like to see something done at Ray Park to increase the
safety of pedestrians.
Commissioner Wettan stated that they should not treat the Highway Road alternative so
lightly as it’s been sought by the community for about six years. He felt the project presents
a larger opportunity to look into lighting, reconfigure the path away from private
property, among other things. With that said, Commissioner Wettan disagreed with B/PAC
and felt the Ray Park Parking Lot Project was obviously pedestrian related as it would
benefit many school-aged children that frequent the facility. He felt there was more that
could be done with the Ray Park Project to make it more appealing, such as create a
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pedestrian path within Ray Park.
Mr. Wong indicated the deadline for the Grant isn’t until July so staff will drill down on each
project based on this evening’s comments and discussion and will bring this item back
again at the next TSPC meeting.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
• California Drive Roundabout – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony occurred on April 17.
Staff continuing to monitor intersection as well as community
comments. Residents can find the latest information on the project website:
http://www.burlingame.org/roundabout.
• Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Update – Staff and the project team met with the CAP
on May 7 to review the draft community presentation. Targeting late-May for the
second community workshop.
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update – The project team and the Community
B/PAC hosted the project’s first community meeting on April 24. The project team
is now working on compiling the feedback from this meeting as well as the online
effort.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Work continues for the installation of EV
chargers in Lot Y (1133 Chula Vista). PG&E night work to occur for a month. Work
has started on the charging station at City Hall.
• TSPC Priority List (revised May 2019):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking and Access 5/9/19: Item 6b
2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 5/9/19: Item 7a
3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 5/9/19: Item 6c
4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 4/11/19: Item 7a
5 Citywide Transportation Alternatives
6 Electric Vehicles 5/9/19: Item 7a
7 Broadway Parking 5/9/19: Item 6b
8 Bike Share Feedback
9 Parking and traffic considerations w/Planning *
10 Joint meeting with City Council *
11 Halloween Traffic Impacts (July) *
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Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor
2 Hoover School Update
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 5/9/19: Item 6b
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda 4/11/19: Item 6b
5 California Roundabout 5/9/19: Item 7a
6 Oak Grove/Carolan Traffic Signal
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 5/9/19: Item 7a
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study
10 Grant Opportunities 5/9/19: Item 6c
11 Broadway Grade Separation
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates
14 School Safety Improvements 5/9/19: Item 6c
15 Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Traffic Calming 5/9/19: Item 7a
16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts
17 Broadway/California Update
2019 Agenda Item Action Status
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Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Lots A-3, C, and K-1 have been
converted.
2 TSPC’s Lot N Parking Structure
Recommendation Completed
3 School Speed Reductions
4 North Carolan Avenue Parking Restrictions Restrictions adopted. Working
on sign installations.
5 McKinley Turn-Restrictions Implemented on 4/8/19
6 Stop Signs at 3 locations To Council at May 20 meeting
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Dave Perna stated they have received many complaints regarding near misses
at the new roundabout, but there have been no documented accidents. He stated the
accident in question was actually south of the roundabout and no report was taken.
Sergeant Perna shared that there were 24 accidents in this reporting period, with 12
classified as minor-injury accidents. During the reporting period he noted that there was
one DUI accident (which accounted for 3 collisions). Sergeant Perna stated there was one
major-injury accident at the intersection of Broadway and California Drive, which was also
considered a felony hit-and-run. He said there was one bicycle related accident at
Trousdale and El Camino Real and no accidents at the intersection of Floribunda and
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ECR.
Sergeant Perna shared complaints the PD has received regarding the various parking
meters and inquired the best way to convey that information. Mr. Wong explained that the
upgraded meters are being implemented in phases as it is a large capital expense.
c) Farmer’s Market
Commissioner Londer indicated the TSPC was at the previous Farmer’s Market/Streets
of Live event. He stated the next Farmer’s Market is May 18 and that more than likely they
would not participate that particular day.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Commissioner Martos stated he and Commissioner Londer attended the Lyon Hoag
Community Meeting and SB50 discussion regarding multifamily housing.
8. COMMISSION & SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
Mr. Wong indicated the next steps will be to work on the RFP for the valet-assist and
shuttle effort.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit)
Data gathering efforts are being finalized.
c) School Traffic (Israelit & Londer)
No update.
d) Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Londer & Wettan)
No update.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Broadway Parking
• TDA Article 3 Grant
• Update on School Speed Reductions
10. ADJOURNMENT 9:44 pm
TDA ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE PROGRAM GRANT UPDATE
Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
June 13, 2019
Presentation Overview
Review two potential CIP projects
Ray Parking Pedestrian Improvements
Highway Road Path Improvements
Obtain feedback on both potential projects
Based on feedback, select project for TDA CIP Application
Existing Conditions
Ray Park Parking Lot
Existing Conditions
Ray Park Parking Lot
Potential Projects
Ray Park Parking Lot
Modifying ADA spaces
Adding RRFB at mid-block crossing on Balboa
Additional bicycle racks in park
Response to Previous Inquiries
Ray Park Parking Lot
Change in parking vs. green space
Net Loss of Green Space:1,035 SF (3,550-365-2,150 (ex))
Type of landscaping: Low-water use, naturalized and native plants including oak trees, India
hawthorn, flax and lantana shrubs
Lack of a perimeter walkway on the other side of the retaining wall: There will be a chain-
link fence that wraps around the backside of the retaining wall to encourage visitors to
enter through the park’s main entry off Balboa Way. The sidewalk next to this retaining wall
allows pedestrians to safely walk from the parking lot to this main park entry point.
No lighting in parking lot:
Impact on the neighborhood –given that it is a residential neighborhood, adding
lights would “pollute” the neighbors on Balboa.
Since the intent of this project was to increase the safety of the parking lot and it is
currently unfunded, lights were not considered due to budget concerns.
In general, our parks close at dusk. We do not want to encourage folks to “hang
out” in the park after hours.
Potential Projects
Resurfacing of Highway Road Path: Approximately 1,100’
Resurface asphalt path
Widen path
Include lighting
Existing Conditions
Resurfacing of Highway Road Path
Proposed Project
Highway Road Path Plans (1974)
Widen path to 10-feet (where permissible)
Extend path to corners on Rosedale/El Camino Real
Extend path to corners on Rosedale/El Camino Real
▲Extend path to corners on Rosedale/El Camino Real DufferinRosedaleEl Camino Real
El Camino RealRosedale Hwy Rd.
Response to Previous Inquiries
Highway Road Class I Path
Path is in Caltrans right-of-way
City is responsible for maintenance of path
Path does not meet current standard for two-way travel (min 8’)
Assuming work can be done under Caltrans’ standard encroachment permit
Straightforward design
Project can be incorporated into annual resurfacing project
Rehabilitation of an existing facility, minimal public outreach
Addition of lighting, may require outreach to the adjacent residents.
Discussion
TDA Scoring Sheet:
Ray Park Hwy Rd Path
X
XXX
X X
X
Discussion
TDA Scoring Sheet:
Ray Park Hwy Rd Path
X X
Discussion
TDA Scoring Sheet:
Ray Park Hwy Rd Path
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X X
Discussion
TDA Scoring Sheet:
Ray Park Hwy Rd PathX
X X
TDA Article 3 FY 17-18 Recommendations
TDA Article 3 FY 17-18 Recommendations
TDA Article 3 FY 17-18 Recommendations
Presentation Overview
Review two potential CIP projects
Ray Parking Pedestrian Improvements
Highway Road Path Improvements
Obtain feedback on both potential projects
Based on feedback, select project for TDA CIP Application
Questions & Feedback
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
6.b – Sanchez
Traffic Calming
MEETING DATE:
June 13, 2019
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: June 13, 2019
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Sanchez Avenue Traffic Calming Update
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) and public receive a
presentation regarding staff efforts on speeding concerns along Sanchez Avenue.
BACKGROUND
Over time, several concerns from residents have been received about speeding and cut-through
traffic between El Camino Real and California Drive. Multi-way stop signs are commonly
requested to slow traffic; however, the purpose of stop signs are to assign the right-of way
between conflicting cars at an intersection and not to control speeds.
Staff recently received a request for a multi-way stop at Sanchez Avenue and Chula Vista Avenue.
An engineering study was conducted and stop signs were not warranted based on conflicting
vehicle volumes, collision history, and several other factors. Given that the streets between El
Camino Real and California Drive are all similar in nature, it is likely that they also would not be
warranted for multi-way stops. The City is interested in finding a different solution that can be
applied systemically along the corridor to discourage cut-through traffic and lower vehicle speeds.
DISCUSSION
Although the study determined that Sanchez Avenue/Chula Vista Avenue did not warrant a multi-
way stop, staff has been pursuing other ways to address the neighborhood’s speeding concerns.
Staff will be working with residents in the Sanchez Avenue neighborhood (from El Camino Real
to California Drive) and include them in a traffic calming pilot program that if successful, could be
extended to adjacent streets experiencing similar concerns. Currently, the City does not have
any speed cushions within City limits. Staff is considering changing this through this pilot program
with their installation at specific locations. For Sanchez Avenue, the program would include the
installation of speed cushions at various locations along the street. During this pilot program, staff
will work with the Central County Fire District on the potential impacts speed cushions may have
on their operations. The typical pilot program duration would be about a year.
Item 6.b – Sanchez Avenue Traffic Calming Update June 13, 2019
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Per our traffic calming guidelines, residents on Sanchez Avenue would circulate a support petition
for signatures which would typically need 66% support. As part of this process, staff would draft
the petition, and include the following:
1) Our understanding of the neighborhood’s concern;
2) Description of the pilot program;
3) Indicate the limits of the pilot program for this location;
4) Provide benefits and challenges of such an implementation; and
5) Include next steps.
Once the petition has been circulated, signed, and returned to the City, staff would report back
the results at a future TSPC meeting. As typically done, notices inviting the immediate
neighborhood to this meeting would be sent out. Based on the results of the petition and feedback
from the meeting, staff may implement the pilot program of installing speed cushions along
Sanchez Avenue.
The above process provides the entire neighborhood with the same information to make an
informed decision on whether to support the program. It also allows for input by the entire
neighborhood at various stages.
The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission is being requested to review, provide comments, and
concur with the process identified for Sanchez Avenue. Concurring with the above process would
allow staff to continue with the drafting and circulation of the petition.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a
MEETING DATE:
June 13, 2019
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: June 13, 2019
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
• Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Update – Community Meeting held on June 10 at the
Recreation Center.
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update – The project team and the Community
B/PAC hosted the project’s first community meeting on April 24. The project team is now
working on compiling the feedback from this meeting as well as the online effort.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Work continues for the installation of EV chargers
in Lot Y (1133 Chula Vista). PG&E night work to occur for a month. City Hall charging
station is complete and has been used.
• Broadway Grade Separation – Preliminary engineering and environmental clearance
efforts still underway. JPB presented an update to City Council, SMCTA CAC, and
SMCTA Board last week.
• TSPC Priority List (revised June 2019):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking and Access 5/9/19: Item 6b
2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 6/13/19: Item 7a
3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 5/9/19: Item 6c
4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 6/13/19: Item 6c
5 Citywide Transportation Alternatives
6 Electric Vehicles 5/9/19: Item 7a
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report June 13, 2019
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7 Broadway Parking 5/9/19: Item 6b
8 Bike Share Feedback
9 Parking and traffic considerations w/Planning *
10 Joint meeting with City Council *
11 Halloween Traffic Impacts (July) *
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor
2 Hoover School Update
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 5/9/19: Item 6b
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda 4/11/19: Item 6b
5 California Roundabout 5/9/19: Item 7a
6 Oak Grove/Carolan Traffic Signal
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 6/13/19: Item 7a
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study
10 Grant Opportunities 6/13/19: Item 6b
11 Broadway Grade Separation
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates
14 School Safety Improvements 5/9/19: Item 6c
15 Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Traffic Calming 6/13/19: Item 7a
16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts
17 Broadway/California Update
2019 Agenda Item Action Status
1
Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Lots A-3, C, and K-1 have been
converted.
2 TSPC’s Lot N Parking Structure
Recommendation Completed
3 School Speed Reductions
4 North Carolan Avenue Parking Restrictions Restrictions adopted. Working
on sign installations.
5 McKinley Turn-Restrictions Implemented on 4/8/19
6 Stop Signs at 3 locations Restrictions adopted. Working
on sign installations.
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report June 13, 2019
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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).