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City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Online via Zoom7:00 PMThursday, June 11, 2020
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the Ralph M. Brown Act in order to allow for local legislative bodies to conduct their meetings
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Mateo County Health Officer on March 16, 2020 (which was then extended on March 31, 2020), the
statewide Shelter-in-Place Order issued by the Governor in Executive Order N-33-20 on March 19,
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May 14, 2020 Meeting Minutesa.
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6. Discussion/Action Items
Community B/PAC Update (Informational Item Only)a.
Traffic Calming Request Along Sanchez Avenueb.
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7. Information Items
Engineering Division Reportsa.
Staff ReportAttachments:
Police Department Reportsb.
Collision ReportAttachments:
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: July 9, 2020
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 14, 2020
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) December 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To accept the December 19, 2019 Meeting Minutes subject to the proposed
changes and verification.
M/S/C; Bush/Wettan, 3/0/2
b) January 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To accept the January 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes subject to the proposed changes
and verification.
M/S/C; Londer/Bush, 4/0/1
c) February 13, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To accept the February 13, 2020 Meeting Minutes as written.
M/S/C; Bush/Wettan, 5/0/0
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d) March 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To accept the March 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes subject to the proposed changes
and verification.
M/S/C; Bush/Martos, 4/0/1
e) April 9, 2020 Meeting Minutes
The April 9, 2020 Meeting was cancelled due to San Mateo County Shelter-In-Place
orders.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
No public comment.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) Community B/PAC Update (Informational Only)
Ms. Beatty informed the TSPC that the B/PAC would reserve their comments for items 6.b
and 6c.
b) Removal of P.M. Peak Period On-Street Parking Restrictions Along the 1700 Block of
California Drive (Trousdale Drive to Dufferin Avenue)
Mr. Wong provided a presentation to the TSPC which included project background and
previous discussion points. He indicated the purpose of this item is to obtain additional
feedback and determine next steps. Mr. Wong explained that the parking restriction was
a short-term change implemented in 2016 when there was only a Class III bicycle facility
(sharrows) and the point of the restriction was to increase bicycle safety. Notably, Mr.
Wong indicated the evening parking restriction has impacted resident parking in the area.
He continued to say that in 2018, the California Drive Complete Streets Project was
completed, which included the construction of a Class II bicycle facility which is why the
parking restriction removal is being considered. Mr. Wong also indicated that this topic
was discussed at the March TSPC meeting but the Commissioner’s requested feedback
from the B/PAC prior to making any formal recommendations.
Chair Israelit opened public comment.
Manito Velasco felt removing the parking restriction would be a step backwards for bicycle
safety and traffic as a whole. He stated he has been biking, jogging, and driving the
corridor since 2010 and said the parking restriction greatly improved the safety of those
using the corridor. Mr. Velasco said that three feet of the bike lane is in a door zone and
drivers tend to drive over the bike lane and bicyclist get pinched between parked cars and
drivers. He felt the benefit for having the restriction for two hours a day could not be
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overstated and requested that the Commission reconsider removing the restriction. Mr.
Velasco closed by asking that the City favor safety over parking.
Warren Goodrich commended staff for pursuing the slow streets program but in terms of
this item, he stated it fails in meeting the moment. He said traffic today is neither what it
was or what it will be in the future and now is not the time to make changes to the greatest
bike project the City has done by making it less safe for bicyclists. Mr. Goodrich highly
encouraged the TSPC not to remove the parking restriction. He stated that prior to the
pandemic, he rode through the area daily during the restriction window and visibility is a
concern. Mr. Goodrich said that employees leaving work and pulling out into traffic during
the 5 – 7 p.m. window are a concern. Additionally, he stated there is a curve in the road
and bicyclist are not as visible to the drivers pulling out of the various driveways along
California Drive. Mr. Goodrich closed by requesting that TSPC meet the moment and not
make a change.
Ms. Beatty requested that all comments be read as she thought there were comments
emailed to publiccomment@burlingame.org. She offered the B/PAC’s unanimous
opposition to remove the parking restriction. Ms. Beatty echoed Mr. Goodrich’s comments
and stated that those using California Drive are not “commuter warriors” and has observed
families and little children biking on California Drive. She felt the usage of the streets has
changed and the City should design them for the safety of less secured bicyclists. Ms.
Beatty closed by stating she was hopeful the TSPC would consider the changing nature
of our streets when making a decision to remove the parking restriction.
Chair Israelit closed public comment.
Commissioner Londer stated that he originally was in favor of removing the parking
restriction given the new Class II bicycle facility. However, after hearing the B/PAC’s
concerns, witnessing some scary situations himself, and with the additional riders now
frequenting the area, he said it would be dangerous to allow cars to park along that stretch
of California Drive. Commissioner Londer said he no longer supports the removal of the
parking restriction but he would be open to revisiting this again at a later date once the
circumstances return to normal.
Commissioner Martos concurred with Commissioner Londer as he was previously in favor
of removing the parking restriction until he heard comments and observed photos from
bicyclists. Additionally, hearing new information from Mr. Goodrich regarding employees
leaving their places of work, Commissioner Martos said he is of the opinion now to leave
the parking restriction in place between 5 – 7 p.m. He stated he would love to see a
buffered bike lane near the curb but acknowledged there are issues with the width of the
road.
Commissioner Bush stated having ridden the area of California Drive in question, he said
there is a distinct pinch point where the road curves that makes bicyclists feel exposed.
He pointed out Mr. Velasco’s comment about being able to hug the inside of the line
without fear of being “doored” is a compelling argument particularly where the pinch point
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is. Commissioner Bush also agreed with Mr. Goodrich’s comment regarding the concerns
related to traffic coming out of the driveways and is an important rationale to keep the
parking restriction. He stated it is helpful to feel like there is a place for riders to escape
an unsafe situation. Additionally, Commissioner Bush said the clarifications received
tonight are compelling arguments to keep things as is. He closed by stating there should
be a reevaluation going forward to see if there are any incremental changes that can be
made to make the area feel more safe.
Vice-Chair Wettan said he was a strong advocate for implementing the restriction in 2016
and understands how challenging riding in the area can be. He stated he was glad they
made sure to hear both side of the argument as it has shed a new light on things. Vice-
Chair Wettan also confirmed that the impacted homeowners were noticed for this meeting.
He stated safety is very important and the arguments are compelling. Vice-Chair Wettan
said he is cognizant of the impacts to the homeowners but noted that it is difficult to make
intelligent decisions about how to balance these things given things have changed
dramatically over the last few months. Given that we do not know what the new steady
state will be, he said he tended to agree that this is not a great time to make any changes
without knowing how the traffic patterns will adapt.
Chair Israelit stated she has never biked the stretch of California Drive and was not
involved in the California Complete Streets Projects. Therefore, she said she did not feel
qualified to comment regarding the safety concerns but trusted her fellow Commissioner’s
comments and experiences. Chair Israelit explained that she felt sympathetic to the
renters and homeowners but feels safety should be prioritized over convenience and has
changed how she feels about removing the parking restriction.
Ms. Brewer received a public comment via email from Madeline Frechette during the
Commissioner’s dicussion and read the following for the record.
“I am extremely concerned that this Commission and City staff are at all considering
adding a door zone hazard to the California Drive southbound bicycle facility in order to
accommodate more convenience for a handful of community members. Are you really
about to choose convenience over people's safety? Please choose to help keep people
alive and injury free.”
Based on the above, Commissioner Martos made the following motion.
Motion: Move to retain the parking restriction on California Drive between Trousdale and
Dufferin during the hours of 5 – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
M/S/C; Martos/Bush, 5/0/0
c) Street Closures Related to San Mateo County Shelter-In-Place Order
Mr. Wong provided a few reference slides and indicated it is an informational item
regarding a pilot program to prioritize streets for neighborhood pedestrian and bicycle
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activities during the Shelter-In-Place order. He stated on April 13, 2020, the Community
B/PAC submitted a request to the City Council to consider closing off certain streets to
through traffic and prioritizing them for pedestrian and bicycle activities during the Shelter-
In-Place order as a result of COVID-19. Mr. Wong said the intent of the request is to
support safe physical activity for residents by creating additional space for physical
distancing. He shared that the cities of San Mateo and Redwood City approved a similar
program and Foster City closed one lane of a stretch of northbound Beach Park Boulevard
adjacent to the levee for the same purpose.
Mr. Wong explained that staff has reviewed B/PAC’s request and consulted with staff from
other cities that have implemented street closure programs.
After much deliberation at the May 4, 2020 City Council meeting, Mr. Wong said the City
Council supported starting the pilot program with the closure of Carolan Avenue between
Oak Grove Avenue and North Lane. He indicated staff has implemented the closure and
worked with the School District to do so. As a result, Mr. Wong stated the closure limits
were revised to Oak Grove Avenue to Mangini Way (south access). Additionally, Mr. Wong
said more details and guidelines of the pilot program can be found in the staff report from
the May 4, 2020 City Council meeting (Item 10b).
Lastly, Mr. Wong indicated that staff would monitor the closure with passing checks.
Chair Israelit opened public comment.
Ms. Beatty provided context behind the B/PAC’s original request and what prompted it.
She stated the usage of the streets have change as residents are trying to comply with
the Shelter-In-Place orders. Ms. Beatty explained that sidewalks don’t allow for 6 feet of
physical distancing which has led to more walking and biking in the middle of the street,
which poses a safety concern. While traffic has gone down in Burlingame, she said cars
are traveling at a higher rate of speed. Additionally, Ms. Beatty indicated that other cities
have implemented similar slow streets programs in an effort to limit traffic and give
residents a safe place to socially distance, including San Mateo, Redwood City, and Foster
City. Ms. Beatty stated that the comments received at the Council meeting were mostly in
favor of the proposal but she felt City Council was worried about resident reactions. As a
result, Carolan Avenue, a non-residential street, was the only street closed as part of the
program. Ms. Beatty said they are happy with closure of Carolan Avenue as it is being
utilized, but BPAC would like to see more. If the Shelter-In-Place continues, she said
B/PAC would like to see this item revisited with the possibility of adding additional
locations.
Chair Israelit closed public comment.
Commissioner Londer stated he felt this was a good start but there are a few things that
can be improved upon. He stated cars can go through the barricades on Carolan Avenue,
which he has witnessed, and the two 15-MPH speed limit signs in the middle of the street
would confuse him as a driver. Commissioner Londer said the street was being utilized a
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lot on the first day and wanted to make sure that the street is open to emergency vehicles
only. Also, before it was closed, he noticed a lot of people using the streets and the grassy
area in front of the High School. Commissioner Londer said he would like the closure to
cars to be very clear. Additionally, he said he noticed there is no warning that the right turn
is prohibited from Oak Grove Avenue and suggested some sort of advanced warning.
Commissioner Londer also suggested moving the barricades north of the crosswalk (near
Oak Grove Avenue) as it would be more visible to drivers and give pedestrians more of a
protected walkway as the crosswalk would be inside the closure. He closed by stating he
is happy we have something in place but would like to see additional refinements.
Commissioner Martos confirmed the duration of the pilot program is determined by the
Shelter-In-Place orders. He also confirmed with Mr. Wong that the proposal was to close
five streets in Burlingame but City Council only agreed to one. Mr. Wong explained if there
is positive feedback regarding the pilot program on Carolan Avenue, they can bring the
item back to City Council for the consideration of additional streets. Commissioner Martos
stated he would like to see the program expand but also understands City Council’s
concerns. He said he appreciates Council’s willingness to try the pilot program on Carolan
Avenue. Commissioner Martos then inquired about additional non-residential streets that
B/PAC might like to see closed. Ms. Beatty stated that City Council said that if the majority
of residents were in favor of closing their street, City Council would be okay with it. Ms.
Beatty said she polled everyone on her street and is confident that they could close her
street with 100% support. For streets without residents, she said she doesn’t feel there
are great candidates. Ms. Beatty also said other places to be considered were high density
areas such as downtown. Commissioner Martos closed by stating he appreciated B/PAC
bringing this forward and felt it is good for our community. He encouraged the program to
continue.
Commissioner Bush stated he has been an enthusiastic supporter of the pilot program
and is happy the B/PAC has been successful in bringing it forward. To Commissioner
Martos’ point, Commissioner Bush felt we need a framework to expand to additional areas
to ensure that neighborhoods that find this important can implement it. With just one
closure, it becomes a magnet, and he felt it would be better dispersed around the various
neighborhoods. Commissioner Bush indicated he walks and bikes in the Lyon Hoag
neighborhood with his family and the sidewalks are very crowded which causes people to
spill into the street in order to maintain social distancing requirements. A couple of ideas
he had werr to propose conventions as to how people should use the sidewalk (i.e. walking
north/south) and implementing a set of criteria that streets can meet to be added to the
pilot program similar to the Residential Permit Parking Program. He confirmed with Mr.
Wong that the Residential Parking Permit Program requires 2/3 approval from the
residents which he felt was a fair parallel. He inquired with Mr. Wong if staff has a process
in mind to which he responded to say the process would be similar to the Block Party
permit process. Mr. Wong stated the reason it was not applied in the case of the pilot
program was due to the Shelter-In-Place order and having to circulate a petition.
Additionally, Mr. Wong said they did not want to slow down the process with a petition.
Commissioner Bush stated they could petition residents electronically during the Shelter-
In-Place in an effort to use the Block Party process to add additional streets to the program
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in the future. Mr. Wong said staff would look into that. Commissioner Bush stated he
appreciated the quick process to implement the pilot program and continued to ask a
number of clarifying questions. In closing, Commissioner Bush concurred with
Commissioner Londer’s suggestions to improve the current closure at Carolan Avenue.
Mr. Wong shared that next week Wednesday through Friday the road will be reopened so
Burlingame High School students can pick up their diplomas.
Vice-Chair Wettan stated he did not have a ton to add but did indicate when he walked
the area prior to the closure, one observation he had was without the presence of a lot of
traffic, there are “hot-rodders” speeding up and down the corridor. Vice-Chair Wettan also
noted part of the idea was to have slow streets as opposed to closed streets. He felt it was
worthwhile for a future agenda item to think of something broader and not necessarily
closing streets because there is administrative overlay. Vice-Chair Wettan stated people
are walking more and deviating into the street to observe good social distancing but is not
the safest pedestrian movement. He said it is important to think about traffic calming and
slower streets throughout residential neighborhoods and we should focus our efforts as
we could spend a lot of time trying to close a street instead of slowing traffic in broader
parts of the City. Vice-Chair Wettan stated he was interested in the details of other city
programs as he felt slower streets would positively impact everyone in Burlingame during
quarantine.
Chair Israelit pointed out that the suggested 15-MPH speed limit for slow streets is not
enforceable. She said she is on a different page than her fellow Commissioners. Chair
Israelit said she originally read about the slow streets concept in the NY Times and felt it
was a good idea but she has concerns. She said she is worried about creating a place
where people from outside the area are going to flood the walking paths. Chair Israelit
said the goal is to keep people dispersed and not concentrated. She stated she has no
problems with the pilot program on Carolan Avenue as it doesn’t abut neighborhoods and
is an extension of the park. Additionally, she stated she knows neighbors that are
concerned with additional people on their street and are uncomfortable with exposure they
would not otherwise have. With the increase in deliveries, she sees that as a concern as
well as there still will be traffic on the residential roads. Chair Israelit stated other towns
that have implemented this kind of program are larger urban cities. In regards to the
commercial areas—Burlingame Avenue and Broadway, she felt it would be detrimental to
businesses that are already hanging on by a thread. She indicated she likes the slow
streets concept but feels due to the practicality of it, she is against expanding the program
to other streets.
d) Additional Public Notice for Relocation of Crosswalk on Peninsula Avenue at Arundel
Mr. Wong provided a brief presentation to the TSPC regarding the enhancement of three
uncontrolled marked crosswalks along Peninsula Avenue between Anita and Humboldt
Roads. Mr. Wong stated that Peninsula Avenue between Anita Road and Humboldt Road
is shared between the City of Burlingame and the City of San Mateo. He said staff from
both cities have coordinated on an effort to improve the uncontrolled crosswalks in this
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area. Mr. Wong indicated there are currently three marked crosswalks along Peninsula
Avenue at Stanley Road, Clarendon Road, and Arundel Road. He said all three
crosswalks are currently enhanced with ladder markings with crosswalk signs and are
proposed to be improved with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs). Mr. Wong
explained that the marked crosswalk at Arundel is proposed to be relocated from the east
leg to the west leg to provide improved visibility of the proposed RRFBs and that per the
California Vehicle Code (CVC), an existing marked crosswalk may not be removed or in
this case relocated, unless notice is provided at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled
removal. Mr. Wong shared that public notices were posted at the site for more than 30
days and residents were given the opportunity to provide input. In closing, he indicated
that the primary purpose of this item is to serve as an additional opportunity for residents
to provide input and to go over next steps.
No public comments were received.
Commissioner Londer confirmed the crosswalk on Stanley will be on the east side of the
road. He also confirmed the purpose of moving the crosswalk at Arundel is due to visibility
concerns. Commissioner Londer said it was a good idea to implement the RRFBs as
Peninsula Avenue is very wide road with cars traveling at high rates of speed.
Commissioner Martos confirmed the crosswalk at Stanley provides access to CVS, the
crossing at Clarendon provides access to a number of restaurants, and at Arundel there
is access to the Shell Station and additional restaurants. He stated he whole-heartedly
agrees with the proposed improvements to the three crossings on Peninsula Avenue.
Commissioner Bush concurred with Commissioner Martos’ comments. He said he feels
unsafe crossing Peninsula Avenue at night and the additional beacons will be helpful.
Commissioner Bush also mentioned that the crossing at Humboldt and Peninsula is
challenging for pedestrians and bicyclists and it would be helpful to keep in mind there
should be additional support to get to Coyote Point. Mr. Wong noted the additional
suggestion.
Vice-Chair Wettan deferred to the comments of his fellow Commissioners that were more
familiar with the area. Chair Israelit also did not have anything to add.
As a result, Commissioner Martos made the following motion.
Motion: Move that we accept staff’s recommendation to install three Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons at the intersections of Peninsula and Stanley, Peninsula and Clarendon,
and Peninsula and Arundel.
M/S/C; Martos/Bush, 5/0/0
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
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a) Engineering Division Reports
• Broadway Grade Separation – The Joint Powers Board (JPB) issued the
Request for Proposal (RFP) for the final design on May 5, 2020. All proposals are
due at 12:00 PM on May 29, 2020.
• Lots F and N Construction Update – To begin work on the residential housing
project, the contractor closed Lot F on April 1. Due to the Shelter-in-Place Order
(SIP) impacts on parking, staff suspended the valet assist program on March 19.
• Paloma/Sanchez Traffic Calming – The petition process has been completed.
The neighborhood did not reach the level of support to continue with the
implementation of Level 1 traffic calming devices. This item will be brought back
to the TSPC at a future meeting.
• Hoover Elementary School – Staff currently working on designing and procuring
funds to repair sections of the path along Easton Drive.
• Lyon Hoag Traffic Calming – A draft report can be found
at www.lyonhoagtrafficcalming.com. Using the link, the community can download
the report and provide feedback. The draft report will also be presented to the City
Council on May 18 for approval.
• Oak Grove Avenue/Carolan Avenue Traffic Signal – Signal design underway.
This item will be brought back to the TSPC at a future meeting.
• TSPC Priority List (revised May 2020):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking and Access 5/14/20: Item 7a
2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 1/9/20: Item 6c
3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 3/12/20: Item 7a
4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 5/14/20: Item 7a
5 Broadway Parking 3/12/20: Item 7a
6 Citywide Transportation Alternatives 2/13/20: Item 6c
7 Bay Trail Improvements
8 Electric Vehicles 12/12/19: Item 6b
9 Bike Share Feedback 12/12/19: Item 6b
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor 2/13/20: Item 7a
2 Hoover School Update 5/14/20: Item 7a
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3 Downtown Parking Strategies 3/12/20: 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 1/9/20: Item 6c
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study 12/12/19: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 11/14/19: Item 7a
11 Broadway Grade Separation 5/14/20: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates 6/13/19, Item 7a
14 School Safety Improvements 3/12/20: Item 7a
15 Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Traffic Calming 5/14/19: Item 7a
16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts 8/8/19: Item 7a
17 Broadway/California Update
2020 Agenda Item Action Status
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Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Lot W to be converted to
SMART meters
Commissioner Martos inquired about the Community Center construction/demolition.
Chair Israelit stated the Fire Department is currently using the empty facility for drills and
will be coming down shortly. Mr. Wong stated Parks and Recreation staff are now working
in conference rooms and in trailers.
b) Police Department Reports
The collision report was distributed prior to the meeting as part of the agenda packet.
Sergeant Perna stated for March and April, accidents are down with a total of 12 reported
collisions. He stated of the 12 accidents, three were injury accidents, none involved
bicyclists, and there was one DUI crash. Sergeant Perna said there have been reports
of additional speeding but none of the accidents were attributed to speed, as the primary
collision factor for the majority of the accidents were unsafe turn movements. He stated
the Police Department is conducting additional traffic enforcement in areas people are
complaining about and mentioned there is a perception of increased speeding lately with
less traffic on the road.
Commissioner Martos noticed an officer has been in the Apple store lately. Sergeant
Perna stated Apple is paying for an officer to be there outside of normal City working
hours.
c) Farmer’s Market
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Commissioner Londer stated he has not checked in regarding the Farmer’s Market due
to the social distancing orders and given an informational booth is not essential at this
time.
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
No communications reported.
8. COMMISSION & SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
No update.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit)
No update.
c) School Traffic (Israelit & Londer)
No update.
d) Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Londer & Wettan)
No update.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Traffic calming in light of changing conditions, highlighting the increase in pedestrian
activity due to social distancing.
• Revisiting Broadway parking given the changing conditions and possible long-term
changes in habits (possible sub-committee discussion first).
• Traffic calming at Sanchez and Paloma.
• Proposed alternatives for the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan.
10. ADJOURNMENT 9:16 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
MEETING DATE:
June 11, 2020
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: June 11, 2020
From: Michael Tsai, Transportation Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Sanchez Avenue Traffic Calming Update
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) receive an update
regarding staff efforts on addressing traffic concerns along Sanchez Avenue.
BACKGROUND
Over the past year, residents along Sanchez Avenue have expressed concerns regarding
speeding and cut-through traffic between El Camino Real and California Drive. Initially, staff had
received a request for a multi-way stop at Sanchez Avenue and Paloma Avenue. 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. An
engineering study was conducted and stop signs were not warranted after consideration of
conflicting vehicle volumes, collision history, and several other factors. The City remained
committed to find other solutions that could also potentially be applied systemically to the entire
area at a future date.
DISCUSSION
Staff worked with residents of the Sanchez Avenue neighborhood (from El Camino Real to
California Drive) and included them in developing a traffic calming pilot program that was shared
with other impacted neighbors. The proposed treatment for Sanchez Avenue included a series of
trial speed bumps, speed radar signs, and additional signage.
Per the City traffic calming guidelines, residents on Sanchez Avenue circulated a support petition
for signatures which would typically need 66% support, but unfortunately the neighborhood
support fell short at 46%. While the needed level of support was not reached, there was still a
strong resident concern for general safety at the intersection in question.
Additionally, staff received dated photo evidence of a recent vehicle to vehicle collision that may
have been correctable with a multiway stop. The collision was not listed on the available 3-year
collision report and was likely unreported to the Police Department. Collision history is a key factor
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in determining whether a multiway stop sign is warranted and a confirmed incident that may have
been correctable should be considered. Residents also referenced additional accounts of
collisions that may have been unreported but those could not be confirmed.
Staff recommends that a multiway stop be implemented at the intersection of Sanchez Avenue
and Paloma Avenue on a trial basis for the period of one year.
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 11, 2020
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: June 11, 2020
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
• Broadway Grade Separation – The Joint Powers Board (JPB) issued the Request for
Proposal (RFP) for the final design on May 5, 2020. All proposals are due at 12:00 PM on
June 30, 2020. The City has submitted an application for a $7.9 million dollar BUILD Grant
for the Broadway Station portion of the project. Staff still awaiting rankings from the $125
million dollar INFRA Grant application.
• Lots F and N Construction Update – To begin work on the residential housing project,
the contractor closed Lot F on April 1. Due to the Shelter-in-Place Order (SIP) impacts on
parking, staff suspended the valet assist program on March 19.
• Hoover Elementary School – Staff currently finalizing the design on a project to repair
sections of the path along Easton Drive. It is anticipated that this project will be constructed
as part of an upcoming resurfacing project.
• Lyon Hoag Traffic Calming – Draft report was approved by the City Council at the May
18 meeting. Staff is working towards design and implementation of Phase I
improvements.
• Grant Opportunities – Staff working on two potential grant applications related to bike
and pedestrian improvements—the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 5 and
Caltrans’ Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10.
• Burlingame Avenue Closure – Council working with the Downtown Business
Improvement District (DBID) on options to close Burlingame Avenue. This Item was
discussed at a special Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 9.
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• TSPC Priority List (revised June 2020):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking and Access 6/11/20: Item 7a
2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 1/9/20: Item 6c
3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 3/12/20: Item 7a
4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 5/14/20: Item 7a
5 Broadway Parking 3/12/20: Item 7a
6 Citywide Transportation Alternatives 2/13/20: Item 6c
7 Bay Trail Improvements
8 Electric Vehicles 12/12/19: Item 6b
9 Bike Share Feedback 12/12/19: Item 6b
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor 2/13/20: Item 7a
2 Hoover School Update 6/11/20: Item 7a
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 3/12/20: 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 1/9/20: Item 6c
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study 12/12/19: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 6/11/20: Item 7a
11 Broadway Grade Separation 6/11/20: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates 6/13/19, Item 7a
14 School Safety Improvements 3/12/20: Item 7a
15 Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Traffic Calming 56/11/20: Item 7a
16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts 8/8/19: Item 7a
17 Broadway/California Update
2020 Agenda Item Action Status
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Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Poles and SMART meter have
been installed and are currently
being programmed.
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
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Projects. Matters that require broad public input or have a wide-spread impact are addressed as
Commission “Discussion/Action Items” (TSPC Agenda Item 6).
Case #Date Time Occurred On At Intersection Other Location Locale Collision Type Vehicle Involved With Cause Road Type Speed Limit Minor
Injuries
Major
Injuries
DUI
Involved
Caused By
Juve?
Primary
Collision Factor
Hit & Run
Misd.
Hit & Run
Felony
BRM2001236 05/02/2020 1425 1506 FOREST VIEW SR-82 Street Vehicle-Vehicle Parked motor vehicle Unknown City Street 25 0 0 F F 22107 cvc T F
BRM2001243 05/03/2020 1210 CALIFORNIA DR OAK GROVE AV Intersectio
n
Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 35 0 0 F F 21453(a) CVC T F
BRM2001279 05/06/2020 1200 Street Vehicle-Vehicle Unknown City Street 25 0 0 F F 21658(a) CVC F F
BRM2001284 05/08/2020 1055 SR-82 BURLINGAME AV Intersectio
n
Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 35 2 0 F F 21801(a) CVC F F
BRM2001319 05/11/2020 1400 1441 CHAPIN AV Parking Lot Vehicle-Vehicle Parked motor vehicle Driver Error Private Property 5 0 0 F F unknown T F
BRM2001330 05/14/2020 911 CALIFORNIA DR TROUSDALE DR Street Vehicle-Vehicle Parked motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 35 0 0 F F 21658(a) CVC T F
BRM2001383 05/19/2020 906 AIRPORT BL ANZA BL Street Vehicle-Bicycle Bicycle Driver Error City Street 35 1 0 F F 21658(a)CVC F F
BRM2001390 05/20/2020 1227 1477 CHAPIN AV Parking Lot Vehicle-Pedestrian Pedestrian Driver Error Private Property 5 1 0 F F unsafe backing F F
BRM2001398 05/20/2020 1821 OAK GROVE AV CAROLAN AV Intersectio
n
Vehicle-Object Other object Driver Error City Street 25 0 0 F F 21950 (A) VC F F
BRM2001415 05/22/2020 2213 ROLLINS RD CADILLAC WY Street Vehicle-Object Fixed object Driver Error City Street 35 1 0 T F 23152(a) CVC F F
BRM2001519 05/22/2020 2300 BELLEVUE AV ALMER RD Street Vehicle-Vehicle Parked motor vehicle Unknown City Street 25 0 0 F F unsafe turn T F
BRM2001476 05/25/2020 1830 SR-82 PENINSULA AV Intersectio
n
Vehicle-Bicycle Bicycle Driver Error City Street 35 1 F F 21802 (a) CVC F F
BRM2001473 05/28/2020 1950 HOWARD AV PARK RD Intersectio
n
Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 25 1 0 F F 21453(a) cvc F F
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