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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2019.11.14Traffic Safety and Parking Commission City of Burlingame Meeting Agenda BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, November 14, 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 October 10, 2019 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. Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan Updateb. California Drive 25 MPH Speed Limitc. Staff ReportAttachments: 7. Information Items Page 1 City of Burlingame Printed on 11/8/2019 November 14, 2019Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Meeting Agenda 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 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: December 12, 2019 Page 2 City of Burlingame Printed on 11/8/2019 1 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Unapproved Minutes Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 10, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:01 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) August 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes Motion: To accept the August meeting minutes with edits from Commissioner Wettan. M/S/C; Londer/Wettan, 4/0/0 b) September 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes Motion: To accept the September meeting minutes with edits from Commissioner Wettan. M/S/C; Londer/Wettan, 4/0/0 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA Sohail Mamdani, a resident on Rhinette (off of California Drive next to the Goodwill Store) expressed his concern regarding cars parking on both sides of the road, which only allows for one car to pass. He also stated that large trucks will block the street and as a result, he has been late to work. Mr. Mamdani said it is difficult to maneuver around the large trucks, which causes traffic jams on an otherwise quiet street. He also shared that the large trucks go over the curbs and bang up traffic poles and have caused property damage. Mr. Mamdani appealed to the Commission to do something about the ongoing situation. Lance Diodati, a long time Burlingame resident that also lives in the same area as Mr. 2 Mamdani, expressed his displeasure about the trucks coming in and out, but was more concerned with the red zones in front of his duplex on each side of the driveway. He explained that the red curbing was about two feet on both sides of his driveway and now they want to take another 6 feet of parking on the side of Goodwill. He said the street is so narrow with infrequent parking spaces available and the red curbs take away spaces. Mr. Diodati also stated that he has a hard time getting in and out of his driveway due to cars and trucks for Goodwill blocking up to four feet of his driveway. He was unsure if this was the right forum but was hopeful to find some kind of resolution. Jim Evans, a previous TSPC commissioner, who resides on Devereux Drive is concerned with the speeding on Bernal. He said he noticed a speed trailer on Bernal but the presence of the trailer did not slow down the cars much. Mr. Evans explained that vehicles come down from Trousdale to Quesada to Devereux and accelerate on Bernal and Adeline. Since other measures have not deterred the speeding, he suggested police presence and possibly speed bump(s). Mr. Evans encouraged staff and TSPC to look into the problem. Zac Amero, a Hoover School parent, expressed concern about safe routes to Hoover School. He stated the neighborhood is having a lot of issues with the signage regarding what is a through street or one-way street. Mr. Amero said the signage is not well worded and sometimes the sign doesn’t even work—causing a dangerous situation. He explained the road is very narrow and sidewalks are broken up and falling apart, forcing kids and parents to walk in the street. Mr Amero is hopeful this will be a future agenda item and staff can reassess the situation. He suggested the possibility of additional signage and/or a crossing guard at the entrance and east end of Summit Drive. Manito Velasco requested a crosswalk at Clarice and Sequoia, which is a half block away from BIS. He stated he asked the City to put in a crosswalk there in 2015 when the City was paving but he said he eventually gave up. Mr .Velasco indicated there have been several recent close calls at that location so he is requesting the crosswalk again. Additionally, Mr. Velasco thanked the Commission for their work to reduce the school speed limits to 15 MPH but pointed out the reduced speed has not been applied at Mills School on Murchison and suggested the City work with Millbrae to make that happen. He also suggested narrowing Murchison by adding a center turn lane. 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS a) Community B/PAC Update (Informational Only) Ms. Leigh, Vice Chair/Secretary of B/PAC stated they would like to see a bike lane on Trousdale and indicated it would be part of a larger bike route requested by B/PAC for the upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. With regards to the City’s repaving efforts, she requested that B/PAC see all the designs from the City’s consultant—Alta Planning + Design, including the plans for Trousdale. She also stated they would like to improve the pedestrian environment along with the requested bike lane(s) along Trousdale. Ms. Leigh also requested lighting at the intersection of Carolan and Oak Grove and wants the streetlight to include a pedestrian activation button. She requested high visibility 3 crosswalks at that location too. Ms. Leigh also requested the yield sign be replaced with a stop sign northbound California approaching Oak Grove towards Burlingame High School. Lastly, she requested pedestrian activation buttons at Broadway, Howard—all down California Drive. b) Downtown Transit Incentives Mr. Wong provided the Commissioners with a list of potential transit incentives. The Commission discussed the various incentives at length and generated a list of five solid incentives for staff to further investigate and possibly implement in order to assist with the lack of current parking inventory as a result of the Village at Burlingame Project (Lots F and N). • Establish congestion/motivational pricing. • Provide discounted pass for parking Monday through Wednesday, with proof of transit use Thursday through Saturday. • Utilize programs through Commute.org (Carpool 2.0). • Extend existing shuttle service. • Dedicated carpool spaces (valet company to confirm carpool). One public comment was received by a gentleman that asked the Commission to consider that not all employees receive transit subsidies or benefits from their employer. He used the Apple security staff and salons that rent out chairs as examples. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS a) Engineering Division Reports • Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Update – The second community meeting has been scheduled for November 20 at the Recreation Center. • TDA Article 3 Grant – The project was presented to the County B/PAC on September 26. • Broadway Grade Separation – The community meeting has been rescheduled to November 19, 2019 at the Library in the Lane Room. • Lots F and N Construction Update – October 8 was the new anticipated construction start date for the parking structure. To expedite construction activities, the valet-assist has shifted to the upper levels of Lot A. Using this lot now eliminates relocation when Lot F is closed for construction. It will also be employee permit only due to the high number of permit users already in Lot A. The Corp Yard has already replaced the signs in Lot O to differentiate between Caltrans and City spaces. Transit incentives were discussed at tonight’s meeting. 4 • Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Traffic Calming – Staff received additional comments from the community at the October 2 meeting. Staff and consultant will review the comments and generate a response to all of them. • Dynamic Wayfinding Signage for Parking Availability Pilot Project – In addition to previously identified Lots Y and C, Lot K-1 will also be included in the pilot program. • Oak Grove Avenue/Carolan Avenue – Operations analysis completed. Signal operations at Oak Grove/California will decrease with the addition of a signal at Oak Grove/Carolan; however, delay impacts can be mitigated through signal timing changes. With a new signal at Oak Grove/Carolan, the free-flowing eastbound approach will experience delays, but the overall operation of the intersection will improve. Staff is moving forward with design. • Cabrillo Halloween – In addition to BPD onsite on Halloween, staff will notice the event through E-news and provide electronic message boards. • El Camino Real Task Force – Met on September 24. Caltrans to start environmental process and is seeking outreach assistance to the community. • TSPC Priority List (revised October 2019): TSPC Led Effort 1 Downtown Parking and Access 10/10/19: Item 7a 2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 10/10/19: Item 7a 3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 5/9/19: Item 6c 4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 10/10/19: 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) * 10/10/19: Item 7a Staff Update via Report 1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor 2 Hoover School Update 3 Downtown Parking Strategies 10/10/19: Item 7a 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 10/10/19: Item 7a 8 Rec Center Parking 5 9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study 8/8/19: Item 7a 10 Grant Opportunities 10/10/19: Item 7a 11 Broadway Grade Separation 10/10/19: 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 10/10/19: Item 7a 16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts 8/8/19: Item 7a 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 b) Police Department Reports Sergeant Perna reported 30 accidents this reporting period. He stated there were no accidents at the intersection of El Camino Real and Floribunda. Sergeant Perna also reported that there was an increase in the number of hit-and-run accidents. c) Farmer’s Market Commissioner Londer stated the Farmer’s Market will take place this upcoming weekend. He said he would be there limited hours (approximately 9 am – 12 pm). Commissioners Martos and Wettan indicated they would let Commissioner Londer know if they could participate. Vice-Chair Israelit stated she would be out of town and unable to participate. d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications Commissioner Martos reported that he received information through Vice-Mayor Emily Beach regarding concerns surrounding the routes to Hoover School and the mechanism or methods for reporting concerns and prioritizing the desired improvements. Mr. Wong indicated he has been in touch with the principals and will also be providing an update to school officials on October 25. He also stated the City is trying to advance the construction of sidewalks but the funding is still slated for 2021. Mr. Wong also shared 6 that the City is working to enhance some of the previous measures implemented such as improving the current signage, more police enforcement, and additional education outlets. 8. COMMISSION & SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan) No update; discussed earlier. b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit) No update; discussed earlier. c) School Traffic (Israelit & Londer) No update; discussed earlier. d) Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Londer & Wettan) No update; discussed earlier. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan • Valet-Assist Update • Concerns on Rhinette related to red zones and large trucks obstructing roadway/parking • Bike share (to replace Limebike) 10. ADJOURNMENT 9:20 pm 1 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM NO: 6.c – California Dr. 25 MPH Limit MEETING DATE: November 14, 2019 To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Date: November 14, 2019 From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230 Subject: California Drive 25 MPH Speed Limit RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission review and support the recommendation to reduce the speed limit along California Drive from Oak Grove Avenue to Peninsula Avenue to 25 MPH. BACKGROUND The California Drive Roundabout project was completed this past spring. The project has significantly improved pedestrian access and safety along California Drive, while reducing the number of potential conflicts for all modes of transportation. Staff continues to monitor the intersection and make small changes to further enhance the safety, including enhancing the pedestrian Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), installation of driver feedback signs, changeable message signs, and implementation of a pilot program with a 25 MPH speed limit on the California Drive approaches to the roundabout. The roundabout was designed with a 15 MPH advisory speed limit. This advisory speed limit was in place to prepare vehicles approaching the roundabout to yield to pedestrians near the crosswalks and vehicles already in the roundabout. Staff observed that not all vehicles were entering the roundabout at the posted advisory 15 MPH speed limit, which contributed to some vehicles already in the roundabout stopping to avoid a potential collision. Per the City’s Municipal Code (BMC), the portion of California Drive from Oak Grove Avenue to Burlingame Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35 MPH, while the posted speed limit from Burlingame Avenue to Peninsula Avenue is 30 MPH. Part of the reason for some vehicles not complying with the 15 MPH advisory speed can be attributed to the rapid deceleration from 35 MPH to 15 MPH in a relatively short distance. Although changeable message signs have been deployed to warn drivers to reduce their speed, the 25 MPH signs were installed on a pilot basis to improve the deceleration transition. DISCUSSION The requirements for posting speed limits are found in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Division 11, "Rules of the Road.” For this specific situation, the requirements can be found in CVC Section 22352, for the 25 MPH limit, where the conditions necessary to qualify for these 'default' speed limits are described. The 25 MPH speed limit applies to streets located within 1) business districts, 2) Item 6.c – California Dr. 25 MPH Limit November 14, 2019 2 residence districts, 3) near schools, or 4) senior centers. The 25 MPH speed limits are commonly signed in residence districts for the benefit of the residents, and occasionally in downtown business areas. California Drive between Oak Grove Avenue and Bellevue Avenue-Lorton Avenue in the City of Burlingame meets one of the four conditions for the prima facie 25 MPH speed limit, the 'business district' condition. The definition of business district is provided in CVC Division 1, Words and Phrases Defined, Sections 235 and 240, as follows: 235. A "business district" is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto (a) upon one side of which highway, for a distance of 600 feet, 50 percent or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by buildings in use for business, or (b) upon both sides of which highway, collectively, for a distance of 300 feet, 50 percent or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is so occupied. A business district may be longer than the distances specified in this section if the above ratio of buildings in use for business to the length of the highway exists. 240. In determining whether a highway is within a business or residence district, the following limitations shall apply and shall qualify the definitions in Sections 235 and 515: (a) No building shall be regarded unless its entrance faces the highway and the front of the building is within 75 feet of the roadway. (b) Where a highway is physically divided into two or more roadways only those buildings facing each roadway separately shall be regarded for the purpose of determining whether the roadway is within a district. (c) All churches, apartments, hotels, multiple dwelling houses, clubs, and public buildings, other than schools, shall be deemed to be business structures. (d) A highway or portion of a highway shall not be deemed to be within a district regardless of the number of buildings upon the contiguous property if there is no right of access to the highway by vehicles from the contiguous property. Being within a business district, California Drive from Oak Grove Avenue to Peninsula Avenue meets one of the criteria for a 25 MPH default speed limit, so it qualifies to post and radar enforce this speed accordingly. However, California Drive between Oak Grove Avenue and Bellevue Avenue- Lorton Avenue appears as a major arterial on the California Road System (CRS) map, so under the statutes of CVC Section 40802, it would constitute a speed trap if this 25 MPH speed limit were enforced with radar equipment. Conversely, if the City were to use radar for speed enforcement, the City would need to post a speed limit based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey. Without radar to enforce this segment of California Drive, enforcement would need to occur using alternative approved methods. Should the TSPC support the recommendation to reduce the speed limit along California Drive from Oak Grove Avenue to Peninsula Avenue to 25 MPH, staff is recommending modifying two chapters of the BMC. The roadway segment of California Drive between Peninsula Avenue and Burlingame Avenue would need to be removed from Chapter 13.24.015 (Thirty miles-per-hour), while Chapter 13.24.010 (Thirty-five miles-per-hour) would need to be revised to show “California Drive between Oak Grove Avenue and Murchison Drive” instead of “California Drive between Burlingame Avenue and Murchison Drive.” Subsequent steps to formalize the above changes in the BMC include presenting a staff report to City Council for introduction and adoption of the revised ordinances. 1 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM NO: 7.a MEETING DATE: November 14, 2019 To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Date: November 14, 2019 From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230 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 • TDA Article 3 Grant – The County B/PAC completed their review and recommendations of the TDA Article 3 application at their October 24 meeting. The El Camino Real/Mills Creek School and Commuter Path Improvement Project was not selected. • Broadway Grade Separation – The community meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in the Main Library’s Lane Room, starting at 6:30 p.m. • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – The community meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Recreation Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. • Lots F and N Construction Update –The valet-assist on the upper levels of Lot A continues. Ground breaking ceremony held on October 22. • Cabrillo Halloween – Staff noticed the community through E-news and through the electronic message boards. BPD to provide additional details in Item 7.b, Police Department Reports. • Hoover School Sidewalk Improvements – Staff presented an update at the recent Burlingame School District Liaison meeting. • Sanchez Avenue Traffic Calming – Staff has met with the neighborhood and formed a subcommittee. Committee has reviewed and commented on potential improvements including locations. Staff to draft petition for circulation by committee members for support. Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report November 14, 2019 2 • TSPC Priority List (revised November 2019): TSPC Led Effort 1 Downtown Parking and Access 11/14/19: Item 7a 2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 11/14/19: Item 6b 3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 5/9/19: Item 6c 4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 10/10/19: 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) * 11/14/19: Item 7a Staff Update via Report 1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor 2 Hoover School Update 11/14/19: Item 7a 3 Downtown Parking Strategies 11/14/19: Item 7a 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 10/10/19: Item 7a 7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 11/14/19: Item 7a 8 Rec Center Parking 9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study 8/8/19: Item 7a 10 Grant Opportunities 11/14/19: Item 7a 11 Broadway Grade Separation 11/14/19: 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 10/10/19: Item 7a 16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts 8/8/19: Item 7a 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 Completed Item 7.a – Engineering Division Report November 14, 2019 3 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).