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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2019.07.11Traffic Safety and Parking Commission City of Burlingame Meeting Agenda BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 CouncilChambers7:00PMThursday, July 11, 2019 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 June 13, 2019 MeetingMinutesa. MeetingMinutesAttachments: 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 Only Item)a. TDA Article 3: Grant Application AlternativeSelectionb. PresentationAttachments: Broadway ParkingDatac. DataAttachments: 7. Information Items Page 1CityofBurlingame Printed on 7/10/2019 July 11, 2019TrafficSafetyandParking Commission Meeting Agenda Engineering DivisionReportsa. StaffReportAttachments: Police DepartmentReportsb. Farmer'sMarketc. TSPC Chair/Commissioner'sCommunicationsd. 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 NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities please contact the City Clerk at 650-558-7203 at least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the Agenda Packet is available for public viewing at the City Clerk's office, 501 Primrose Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. before the meeting and at the meeting. Visit the City's website at www.burlingame.org. Agendas and minutes are available on the site. NEXT TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: Thursday, August 8, 2019 Page 2CityofBurlingame Printed on 7/10/2019 1 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Unapproved Minutes Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bush, Israelit, Londer, Martos, Wettan MEMBERS ABSENT: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 9, 2019 Meeting Minutes Motion: To accept the May 9, 2019 meeting minutes as written. M/S/C; Londer/Israelit, 5/0/0 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA Alon Carmeli, the owner of a 15-unit apartment building located at 1220 El Camino Real indicated he only has six assigned parking spaces for his tenants. He inquired as to how he can obtain reserved parking for the residents of his building. 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS a) Community B/PAC Update (Informational Only) No update. b) TDA Article 3: Grant Application Alternatives Mr. Wong provided a presentation to the Commission and public regarding two potential CIP projects for the upcoming TDA Article 3 Grant application. The two projects reviewed were the Ray Parking Pedestrian Improvements and the Highway Road Path 2 Improvements. The intent was to obtain feedback on both potential projects and select a project for the TDA grant application. Chair Bush opened public comment. Manito Velasco questioned the calculations for the Ray Park plan and the visibility of the proposed flashing beacons. He also questioned the usability of the walking path and lack of wheel blocks as he felt the parked cars would infringe upon the walking path. Lastly, he stated the danger is still the 90-degree parking. In regards to the Highway Road project, he stated Caltrans is willing to work with the City. Commissioner Martos confirmed with Management Analyst Karen Hagar that the Ray Park project plans can be tweaked. Although he was not against having trees in the area, he also expressed concern regarding the trees blocking visibility of the park from the street and suggested that Parks and Recreation take into consideration the height of the trees. Commissioner Martos also confirmed with Mr. Wong that the Highway Road project can be included in the City’s annual resurfacing effort with the caveat that City Council would have to allocate separate funds for the Highway Road effort. In closing, he stating that based on his observations, he favored the Ray Park project as it was more of a concern to a broader audience than the Highway Road proposal. Commissioner Wettan asked a number of clarifying questions pertaining to both of the proposed projects. He also inquired about Caltrans’ support for the Highway Road project as he felt in one regard, that it might score higher than the Ray Park project , but without the support of Caltrans, there would be no project. Commissioner Wettan pointed out the difficulty choosing a project as both are important to the City but he also felt there was missing pieces. He conveyed that he would especially like to see a pedestrian/bicycle path through or around Ray Park. Commissioner Wettan also agreed with fellow Commissioner Martos that the Ray Park project would serve a larger audience than the Highway Road project. In contrast, he also stated that the Highway Road improvements were strongly needed, especially for bicycle commuters, but thought the project could be accomplished with City funds and therefore leaned more in favor of the Ray Park project with the addition of a pedestrian/bicycle path. Commissioner Londer agreed with Commissioner Wettan’s remarks and felt the Ray Park project was the stronger candidate with added features such as a pedestrian/bicycle path. Vice-Chair Israelit maintained her original stance from the previous meeting and stated the Ray Park project is still the top candidate in her opinion. She felt strongly that the Ray Park project would benefit far more people—especially children. Although she understands the Highway Road paving issue, she felt there are work arounds such as the bike route on California Drive. Chair Bush also asked a number of clarifying questions pertaining to both of the proposed projects, including the feasibility to create a pathway on the north side of Ray Park so people do not have to walk by the parking lot to enter the park. He also felt the need for a 3 more comprehensive plan in regards to the Highway Road proposal. Chair Bush also felt that with enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the Ray Park project was a stronger candidate, served a larger population, and therefore supported the project for the TDA grant application. The Commission wrapped up the discussion by confirming the possible timing to incorporate a bicycle and pedestrian path in Ray Park. Ms. Hagar suggested the best time would be during construction of the fields at Ray Park, which is anticipated to open for bids in August. Ms. Hagar stated she would inquire as to whether or not a bicycle and pedestrian path can be added to the plans in time for the TDA grant application. Motion: To support going forward to seek a TDA grant for the Ray Park Project with incorporating a new element of a north/south bike and pedestrian path as part of the project on the inside of the park. M/S/C: Wettan/Martos; 5/0/0 c) Sanchez Avenue Traffic Calming Update Mr. Wong provided the Commission and members of the public a presentation regarding speeding concerns on Sanchez Avenue. He explained a multi-way stop sign was requested at Sanchez and Chula Vista Avenues but based on an engineering study, stop signs were not warranted. Mr. Wong stated the City is interested in alternative methods of traffic calming to discourage speeding and cut-through traffic. As a result, Mr. Wong proposed a speed cushion pilot program for the residents to consider. No public comments were received. Commissioner Londer inquired about the number of locations for the pilot program to which Mr. Wong said staff has not yet determined that. Commissioner Israelit asked if the City attempts other traffic calming measures before installing speed bumps/cushions. Mr. Wong indicated that was something staff could look into as part of the pilot program process. Commissioner Wettan liked the idea of piloting a process. However, he didn’t feel that the installation of stop signs should be off the table and pointed out that a stop sign was installed at Grove Avenue under similar conditions. Commissioner Wettan did not feel a “robotic” approach was necessarily the way to address the concerns of residents on Sanchez Avenue. In response, Mr. Wong agreed to check the warrants for the new stop sign on Grove Avenue. Commissioner Israelit felt with the installation of stop signs, they should stick to a protocol, otherwise she wondered where they would draw the line. Commissioner Martos felt there are other ways to reduce speeds and mitigate traffic 4 issues such as with pinch points and chicanes—not just stop signs and speed humps. Mr. Wong explained that stop signs and speed humps are easy to remove and less costly than other traffic calming measures. Commissioner Martos also stated he agreed with fellow Commissioner Wettan in that the stop signs should remain an option for the residents on Sanchez Avenue. Chair Bush wanted to create a uniform process for implementing traffic calming measures and as a step in the process, the data collection efforts would help identify the extent of the problem and whether or not stop signs are warranted. He felt this would help residents make an informed decision and also not be overzealous about installing stop signs. Commissioner Wettan felt the best way to serve the residents of Sanchez Avenue is to test the data and utilize good judgement—not just solely relying on the data. Mr. Wong stated he would modify the petition based on the Commission’s feedback and will take another look at the data. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS a) Engineering Division Reports Mr. Wong provided the following updates regarding Public Works – Engineering projects and activities.  Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Update – A community meeting was 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 are still underway. JPB presented an update to City Council, SMCTA CAC, and SMCTA Boards last week.  TSPC Priority List (revised June 2019): TSPC Led Effort 1 Downtown Parking and Access 5/9/19: Item 6b 5 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 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. 6 b) Police Department Reports Sergeant Dave Perna reported 17 documented accidents in this reporting period. During the reporting period he noted that there was six minor injury, two DUI, and two pedestrian related accidents. No bicycle related accidents or accidents at the intersection of Floribunda and ECR. One accident was reported in the new roundabout, with the cause being a failure to yield to another vehicle in the roundabout. c) Farmer’s Market Commissioner Londer indicated the next Farmer’s Market is scheduled for Sunday, June 16. The Commission agreed there would be no participation as it falls on Father’s Day. d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications Commissioner Londer reported discussions regarding the roundabout to which people have stated that some of the signs are not properly spaced, drivers are not yielding to cars in the roundabout, and that speeding is a normal occurrence. Commissioner Londer stated he has also witnessed cars traveling faster than 15 MPH. Chair Bush shared an observation that the pedestrian crossing at Carolan and Broadway does not function correctly, leading pedestrians to cross Broadway without the walk sign. Mr. Wong explained that staff is reviewing the timing of the signal, but there are limitations due to one controller managing two locations. Chair Bush also shared a few emails he received regarding concerns related to bicycle issues, pedestrian issues, and Sanchez Avenue. Chair Bush spoke about one of the emails from a BPAC member regarding bicycle and pedestrian issues. Commissioner Wettan and Chair Bush spoke about the resident’s email and the resident’s relation to BPAC. 8. COMMISSION & SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan) No update. b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit) Chair Bush reported he and Vice-Chair Israelit exchanged emails regarding the data collected and stated there were a few data points that needed additional attention. Chair Bush stated once all the data is compiled, they will discuss Broadway Parking at the July meeting. c) School Traffic (Israelit & Londer) 7 No update. d) Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Londer & Wettan) No update. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Broadway Parking  Sanchez Traffic Calming  Halloween 10. ADJOURNMENT 9:47 pm 7/5/2019 1 TDA ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN AND  BICYCLE PROGRAM GRANT UPDATE Traffic  Safety and Parking Commission  July 11, 2019 Presentation Overview Obtain TSPC support for Highway Road Pedestrian/Bike Path  Improvement Project 7/5/2019 2 Discussion Staff’s initial thoughts were to preserve these City funds. Council has already approved the $400k for the project in the  FY19‐20 Budget There were some concerns on how the awarding agency  might view using grant funds to supplant already earmarked  funds. Using the grant funds would delay the project as we would  have to wait for funding obligation schedule. Concerns that this project might still be more of a ped project  than a multi‐modal project. Next Steps Complete Application Develop cost estimates and conceptual plan Create Project Video Contact Caltrans  Obtain letters of support Submit application by July 25, 2019 deadline Complete Field Tours  (August/September 2019) Project Presentations for C/CAG BPAC (September 26, 2019) C/CAG BPAC Application Review and Recommendation (October 24, 2019) C/CAG Board Approval (November 14, 2019) 7/5/2019 3 Questions & Feedback Day Time Path Commissioner Time of Observation Lot R Lot Q Lot PExample 6:30-7:00 East to West Chris 3/10/2019 5:50:00 PM 10 1 0Monday 6:30-7:00 ChrisTuesday 6:30-7:00 Howard 26-Mar 11 0 0Wednesday 6:30-7:00 Jeff 3/20/2019 - 6:20-6:50 11 0 0Thursday 6:30-7:00 West to East Lynn 3/21/2019 6:30-6:45PM 13 0 0Friday 6:30-7:00 Howard (7-7:30 pm) 43567 0 2 2Saturday 6:30-7:00 E to W Jeff 5/4 - 6:55-7:15 0 0 0Sunday 6:30-7:00 Chris 4/7/2019 18:16 14 4 0Day Time Commissioner Time of Observation Lot R Lot Q Lot PMonday 6:30-7:00 Chris 3/18/2019 11 9 1Tuesday 6:30-7:00 Howard 9-Apr 12 0 1Wednesday 6:30-7:00 Jeff 3/27/2019 - 6:15-6:40 10 1 0Thursday 6:30-7:00 Lynn 6/20/2019 1 0 0Friday 6:30-7:00 John (By Lynn) 5/31/19 6:35-6:55 0 0 0Saturday 6:30-7:00 Howard 23-Mar 0 0 0Sunday 6:30-7:00 West to East Lynn 3/34/2019 6:40-6:55PM 1 0 0 Lot Y Lot S Side Streets North Side Streets South Broadway 1100 Broadway 1200 Broadway 1300127 2 0 000216 0 36001197 0 3 000126 1 2 00186 0 1900015 11 0 5 0 0 020 7 1 2 20 0 0Lot Y Lot S Side Streets North Side Streets South Broadway 1100 Broadway 1200 Broadway 1300188 0 0 000206 0 39001215 1 7 000711 0 0 00016 0 0000006 0 0300120 15 1 1 0 0 0 Broadway 1400 Chase Bank Wells FargoComments0104gy,additional car circling in Lot P1151001510EV parking U/C Lot Y - 9 spaces next to fence impacted but 8 still available01310Seemed a bit early for dinner crowd, also saw quick errand running067082Warriors playoff game underway1 All but 6 All but 4Broadway 1400 Chase Bank Wells FargoComments11501090179070pp g pallow // parking along side where No Parking painted.078Super packed, cars circling097093Surprisingly busy on a Sunday, Banks closed but lots pretty full 1 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM NO: 7.a MEETING DATE: July 11, 2019 To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Date: July 11, 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 – Three community meetings to date. Staff has worked closely with the six member Citizen’s Advisory Panel (CAP). CAP includes neighborhood members Laura Hesselgreen, Lynn Feeney, and Jennifer Pfaff; and TSPC Commissioners Bush, Londer, and Martos. Staff and the consultant team hosted and obtained quality input from over 40 residents at the June 10 community meeting. The consultant team is in the process of analyzing the input and hopes to provide an update to the TSPC at the August meeting. Following the TSPC meeting, staff plans to update the Council before returning to the community with preliminary recommendations. Stay tuned for more info. • Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update – The Bike/Ped Master Plan is currently nearing the end of the data gathering phase and the online website at www.walkbikeburlingame.com will be available for input until July 8. All of the gathered data and information will be combined with a needs analysis conducted by Alta Planning + Design and anticipated to be presented in a technical report sometime in mid- August. After City review, we will be working towards a second workshop to present the information to the public for late August/ early September. • Cabrillo Halloween Street Closure – Staff will be monitoring this event using the following process: • Staff to send out a message promoting “safety awareness” and to drive slowly in the area via the City’s E-News (prior to Halloween). • Contact the residents on the block and let them know the street will be closed off to traffic for most of the night (prior to Halloween). Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report July 11, 2019 2 • Locate BPD’s electronic message board in the area, informing drivers to drive slowly (prior to Halloween). • On Halloween night, continue to have BPD’s electronic message board out. • Close off the street on each end using A-frame barricades. • BPD to monitor street using two officers. These two officers are in addition to the five officers they already have patrolling the City on a nightly basis. • Broadway Grade Separation – Working towards another community meeting to provide an update and obtain input sometime in September. • Lots F and N Construction Update – Construction for Lot N likely to start in October and last 12-18 months, with Lot F construction anticipated for spring 2020. A City Council Sub-Committee was formed to address parking impacts and had the following actions: • City issued RFP for valet-assist parking vendors (four proposals received). • Staff working with Caltrain staff regarding leasing parking spaces in Lot O. • Staff following-up with DBID on alternative transportation mode outreach effort (incentivize transit modes to employees). • TSPC Priority List (revised July 2019): TSPC Led Effort 1 Downtown Parking and Access 7/11/19: Item 7a 2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 7/11/19: Item 7a 3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 5/9/19: Item 6c 4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 7/11/19: 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) * 7/11/19: Item 7a 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 Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report July 11, 2019 3 9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study 10 Grant Opportunities 7/11/19: Item 6b 11 Broadway Grade Separation 7/11/19: Item 7a 12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC 13 School Speed Limit Updates 6/13/19, Item 7a 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 South and West Lane to be converted in late-July 2 TSPC’s Lot N Parking Structure Recommendation Completed 3 School Speed Reductions Completed 4 North Carolan Avenue Parking Restrictions Restrictions adopted. Working on sign installations. 5 McKinley Turn-Restrictions Completed 6 Stop Signs at 3 locations Completed 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).