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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2023.08.10Traffic Safety and Parking Commission City of Burlingame Meeting Agenda BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, August 10, 2023 Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Meeting will be held via Zoom in addition to in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting. To Attend the Meeting in Person: Location: 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California 94010 To Observe the Meeting via Zoom: To access the meeting by computer: Go to www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 829 7819 9427 Passcode: 589057 To access the meeting by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 829 7819 9427 Passcode: 589057 To Provide Public Comment in Person: Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a "Request to Speak" card located on the table by the door and then hand it to staff. The provision of a name, address, or other identifying information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, however, the Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers. To Provide Public Comment via Zoom: During the meeting, public comment may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the "Raise Hand" feature (for those joining by phone, press "9" to "Raise Hand") during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or the last four digits of the phone number for dial-in attendees. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, however, the Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers. Page 1 City of Burlingame Printed on 8/7/2023 August 10, 2023Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Meeting Agenda To Provide Public Comment via Email: Members of the public may provide written comments by email to publiccomment@burlingame.org. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Note that your comment concerns an item that is not on the agenda. The length of the comment should be commensurate with the three minutes customarily allowed for verbal comments which is approximately 250-300 words. To ensure that your comment is received and read to the Commission for the appropriate agenda item, please submit your email no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The City will make every effort to read emails received after that time but cannot guarantee such emails will be read into the record. Any emails received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline which are not read into the record will be provided to the Commission after the meeting. 1. Call To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes July 13, 2023 Regular 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 City Council Vision Zero Committeea. PresentationAttachments: Update for BIS Pedestrian and Circulation Improvementsb. PresentationAttachments: 7. Information Items Public Comment Related to Informational Itemsa. Page 2 City of Burlingame Printed on 8/7/2023 August 10, 2023Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Meeting Agenda Community Group Updatesb. Engineering Division Reportsc. Staff ReportAttachments: Police Department Reportsd. Collision ReportAttachments: TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communicationse. 8. Committee & Sub-Committee Reports Public Comment related to Committee Reportsa. Burlingame Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Leigh)b. BIS School Safety Study (Israelit & Ng)c. US 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity (Leigh & Rebelos)d. 9. Future Agenda Items 10. Adjournment NOTICE: Any attendees who require assistance, a disability related modification, or language assistance in order to participate in the meeting should contact Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at (650) 558-7203 or at mhasselshearer@burlingame.org. Any individual who wishes to request an alternate format for the agenda, meeting notice, or other writings that are distributed at the meeting should contact Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at (650) 558-7203 or at mhasselshearer@burlingame.org. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting, the materials related to it, and your ability to comment. NEXT TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: September 14, 2023 Page 3 City of Burlingame Printed on 8/7/2023 1 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Unapproved Minutes Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 13, 2023 1.CALL TO ORDER 7:01 p.m. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT:Israelit, Martos, Ng, Rebelos MEMBERS ABSENT:Leigh 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES a)April 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes The meeting minutes were approved with one change requested by Commissioner Martos to correct the reference of “Chair Martos” to “Commissioner Martos” on page ten. Vice-Chair Rebelos made the motion to approve the minutes, which was seconded by Commissioner Martos, and passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. b)June 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Commissioner Ng moved to approve the meeting minutes as written, which was seconded by Vice-Chair Rebelos and passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. 5.PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA Mr. Pessner thanked the Commissioners and staff for their work. He indicated he has lived in Burlingame for 25 years. He said his comments reflect the unanimous support from the HOA board for traffic calming at the intersection of Bellevue and Almer Road. Mr. Pessner stated this is a route for high school students. He indicated traffic appears to travel at speeds between 15-40 MPH, pedestrian traffic is present at all times, and that slight lines coming in and out of driveways are Item 4.a 2 impacted in the area. As a result, Mr. Pessner said the local HOA has requested the following traffic calming improvements: •Stop sign on Bellevue near current crosswalk. •Stop sign on southbound Almer. •Stop sign westbound on Bellevue just before 500 Almer. •Crosswalk westbound on Bellevue •All-way stop (could not make out location due to poor audio, will follow up with resident). 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS a)City Council Vision Zero Committee Mr. Wong provided the following information regarding the City Council’s Vision Zero Committee efforts. At the January 28, 2023 Goal Setting Session, the City Council identified Vision Zero to be included among their goals and identified City Council subcommittee members of Beach and Stevenson to work with members of the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC). Vision Zero is an international movement that aims to reduce traffic deaths and life-changing injuries to zero, while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. It addresses all collisions, whether people travel by foot, wheelchair, bike, motorcycle, car, or truck. After the TSPC nominations, staff will set up a meeting with the entire group in late July to early August depending on availability and introduce them to Vision Zero and the proposed process. The steps have been outlined below. •Step 1 – Have the TSPC appoint two members to work with Council. •Step 2 – Set up an initial meeting with joint Council and TSPC committee members to provide info on Vision Zero and process. •Step 3 – Staff is applying for a federal grant this summer, and after obtaining the grant, staff will set up follow up meetings with the Joint Committee to obtain their input and retain a consultant to develop a vision zero plan. •Step 4 – The Committee will meet as needed to review the Vision Zero Plan and provide input and guidance as part of the public process. This will be similar to a General Plan Update and will involve the community at large. Chair Israelit stated she had an interest in participating in the committee. Commissioner Martos asked a few questions and expressed an interest. Commissioner Ng stated he does not have the extra time to dedicate to this effort. Vice-Chair Rebelos stated he was interested. Chair Israelit tentatively appointed Vice-Chair Rebelos and Commissioner Martos for the committee in order to give Commissioner Leigh an opportunity to express her interest before any formal appointments are made. 3 b)Introduction of 2024 Street Resurfacing Locations Mr. Wong provided a presentation on the upcoming 2024 streets identified for resurfacing. He stated this list will be shared with bicycle advocates as well. He provided the following background before going into the proposed locations. Based on the PCI, available budget, coordination of other City projects, and other factors, staff identifies streets proposed for the annual resurfacing project and then presents the list to City Council at the annual budget meeting. At this time, only the street segments for the 2024 Street Resurfacing Project have been identified. The type of resurfacing work (dig-out” repairs, surface milling, asphalt concrete overlay) has not yet been determined. Staff will be seeking feedback regarding traffic markings and traffic striping associated with the streets listed below. •Airport Boulevard – from San Mateo city limit to 300 Airport •Airport Boulevard (NB only) – from Bayview to Anza •Broderick Road – from Rollins to end •Channing Road – from Burlingame to Lexington •Concord Way – from Dwight to Channing •Cowan Road – from Gilbreth to Bayshore •El Prado Road – from El Quanito to Summit •Oxford Road – from El Camino Real to Cambridge •Vancouver Avenue – from Broadway to Carmelita Mr. Wong explained the intent is to obtain feedback (by September) regarding the roadway segments identified for the 2024 Street Resurfacing Program. He said construction is anticipated for summer 2024. Vice-Chair Rebelos indicated he frequents Airport Boulevard and wanted to point out that the new bayfront trail “dumps” people blindly from the trail onto Airport. Mr. Wong said that segment was identified for the 2023 Resurfacing Program, but it ended up being pulled so B/PAC could provide their comments on this segment. No public comment was received for this item, but Chair Israelit reopened the non-agenda public comment period for Arleen Cauchi. Ms. Cauchi shared that she is with Walk Bike Burlingame and advocated that their group have an opportunity to comment on the list of streets for the 2024 Resurfacing Program. 7.INFORMATION ITEMS a)Public Comment Related to Informational Items No public comments received. 4 b) Community Group Updates No update. c)Engineering Division Reports Mr. Wong provided the following update on various Public Works – Engineering projects. •Mercy Traffic Calming – Remaining phase of project involving the speed cushions along Alvarado, Benito, and Adeline to be installed within the next couple of weeks. He said they had to do some additional outreach to the homes where the speed cushions would be in front of. Mr. Wong said they did not get any comments back from the residents. •Lyon Hoag Traffic Calming Project – The final follow-up neighborhood survey is now available through the City website. Mr. Wong said they have received 193 survey responses to date. •BIS Pedestrian Improvements – due to Sidewalk Program work, the curb ramp work at Marco Polo and Quesada will occur a little sooner, this includes striping and RRFBs. He said the last item is the turn restriction sign coming out of the school, which will be implemented prior to the start of school in the fall. Commissioner Martos stated the survey was advertised to stay open through July and requested that it say open until the end of the month. Commissioner Ng said that the BIS work feels very sequential and asked if they could do notifications in parallel. He said his concern is that if we are not willing to install physical indications of the rules are, no one is going to pay attention to it—its doesn’t matter how many emails are sent on the matter. Commissioner Ng said unless someone is standing there directing traffic, how are people going to know? Mr. Wong said they are trying to ease the neighborhood into it and said they would outreach the community in August. Mr. Wong explained that turnaround for signage installation can be quick, but also said it may be tight in terms of getting them in before the start of school. Commissioner Ng thought the installation could happen now to allow the residents in the area time to get used to the change before school rolls around. Chair Israelit said the plan was approved three months ago and she feels like they missed a window of opportunity. She said this isn’t the first time we have done this and pointed out Hoover, Roosevelt, McKinely, and Lincoln. Mr. Wong said another option would be to hold a special meeting before the next TSPC meeting on August 10 to obtain resident feedback. He also said that although he doesn’t want to speak for the Corp Yard, the signs can go up quickly. Commissioner Martos stated that Hoover is the “pathfinder” for something like this and 5 pointed out that it took a while to get people to abide by the new rules. With that, he felt the sooner we can get the information out there repeatedly, the more effective it will be. Commissioner Martos said he’d be in favor of a special meeting. Vice-Chair Rebelos felt it was a smart approach to have a special meeting in the next 7-14 days. Mr. Wong said staff would need about a week to put together a special meeting and in addition he and Mr. Tsai can do some door-to-door outreach. In closing, Commissioner Ng wanted to be clear that the intent is to gather any feedback/objections from the impacted residents and the sooner they know what those are, the sooner they can do something about it. d)Police Department Reports Sergeant Roberts reported 34 collisions over this reporting period (June 2023). He stated there were 19 vehicle/vehicle collisions, 10 vehicle/parked vehicle collisions, 3 vehicle/fixed object collisions, and 2 vehicle/bicycle collisions. Sergeant Roberts said of those collisions, 6 occurred on private property, 10 resulted in minor injuries, and 2 resulted in major injuries. He shared there were 7 DUI collisions, which accounted for the two major injuries. Sergeant Roberts indicated the primary collision factors included unsafe driving, ROW violations, and an increase in DUI related collisions. Sergeant Roberts shared additional details regarding the bicycle collisions. He stated the first one occurred at the 100 block of California Drive and was a result of a vehicle clipping a bicyclist while trying to pass it. He said this caused a minor injury to the bicyclist. Sergeant Roberts stated the second bicycle collision occurred at the 900 block of Rollins Road and was a result a vehicle backing out of driveway. e)TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications Chair Israelit confirmed that emails received by staff and the Commission do not need to be repeated during the Chair/Commissioner’s communications. Commissioner Ng stated he had a conversation about bike parking at BIS. He said there was good conversation surrounding the location of bike parking and the flow in conjunction with the school safety route plan. Commissioner Ng said one interesting anecdote they were given, is the school architect said the parking circle will potentially be extended so the exit from the parking area would flow directly into Clarice without any turns. He said that is not set in stone yet but certainly sounds like it has been budgeted for. 6 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS a)Public Comment Related to Committee Reports No public comments received. b)Burlingame Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Leigh) Mr. Wong stated he walked the area with Commissioner Leigh and identified things staff can look into. The area they walked was Burlingame Avenue, and parts of Howard and El Camino Real. c)BIS School Safety Study (Israelit & Ng) No update. d)US 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity (Leigh & Rebelos) Vice-Chair Rebelos stated he felt it was not appropriate to make the presentation without Commissioner Leigh. He said they should have an update for the August meeting. 9.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS •US 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Update •Bernal/Hillside •California Drive Bike Facility Project – update Municipal code with new restrictions •BIS turn restrictions •Murchison, Trousdale, Davis Drive Project 10.ADJOURNMENT 8:02 p.m. 8/7/2023 1 Nomination of Two  Traffic Safety and  Parking  Commissioners to City Council  Vision Zero  Committee Traffic Safety and Parking Commission  August 10, 2023 INTRODUCTION At the January 28, 2023 ‐Goal Setting Session, the City Council identified Vision Zero to be included among the goals  and identified City Council subcommittee members of Beach, and Stevenson to work with members of the Traffic   Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC). Vision Zero is an international movement that aims to reduce traffic deaths and life‐changing injuries to zero, while  increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. It addresses all collisions, whether people travel by foot,  wheelchair, bike, motorcycle, car, or truck.  After the TSPC nomination of their members, staff will set up a meeting with the entire group in late July to early  August depending on availability and introduce them to the Vision Zero and the proposed process. Item 6.a 8/7/2023 2 NEXT STEPS/QUESTIONS •Step 1 –Have the TSPC appoint two members to work with Council. •Step 2 –Set up an initial meeting with joint Council and TSPC subcommittee members to provide info on Vision Zero and process.Possible meeting within one week. •Step 3 –Staff is applying for a federal grant this summer, and after obtaining the grant, staff will set up follow up meetings with the Joint Subcommittee to obtain their input and retain a consultant to develop a vision zero plan. •Step 4 –The subcommittee will meet as needed to review the Vision Zero Plan and provide input and guidance as part of the public process. This will be similar to a General Plan Update and involve the community at large. 8/7/2023 1 Burlingame Intermediate School Pedestrian and Circulation plan August 10, 2023 Increase pedestrian safety Reduce congestion Reduce school traffic impacts in the neighborhood Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanProject Goals and History IItem 6.b 8/7/2023 2 New enhanced crosswalk at Quesada/Clarice (relocation) New additional satellite pedestrian drop-off area (Marco Polo/Clarice) New crosswalk at near satellite drop-off at Marco Polo/Clarice Turn restrictions signs including signage at the BIS exit driveway No WB vehicles on Clarice Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanSupporting infrastructure Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanExisting Conflicts and Congestion 8/7/2023 3 Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanProposed Plan Harde ned  Primary  Drop‐off Harde ned  Secondary Drop‐off Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanReduce Conflicts and Congestion 8/7/2023 4 Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanProposed Plan Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation Plan Circulation from Trousdale/Quesada 8/7/2023 5 Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation Plan Circulation from Davis/Quesada Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation Plan Circulation from Marco Polo/Davis 8/7/2023 6 Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation Plan Circulation from Trousdale/Marco Polo Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation Plan Circulation from Trousdale/Sequoia 8/7/2023 7 New Multiway stop (Davis and Marco Polo) Install red curb to enhance visibility at feasible intersections Install school warning assembly signage as appropriate Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanAdditional considerations Relocate northern marked crosswalk at Quesada/Clarice to south side of intersection. Install new pedestrian improvements (ramps, crosswalks, RRFB, signs) BIS to outreach “new” circulation plan to parents BIS to update circulation plan as well as on their website Staff to assist in providing additional outreach Monitoring by BIS and City Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation PlanNext Steps 8/7/2023 8 Questions Burlingame Intermediate School Proposed Circulation Plan 1 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM NO: 7.c MEETING DATE: August 10, 2023 To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission Date: August 10, 2023 From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230 Subject: Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission receive an update on various Public Works – Engineering projects and activities. BACKGROUND •BIS Pedestrian Improvements – New curb ramp installations are underway. Once ramps are in, remaining signage and striping to be installed. Work anticipated to be completed prior to Fall school session. •Mercy Traffic Calming – Speed cushion Improvements have been successfully implemented by the contractor with no remaining punch-list items. •2024 Annual Street Resurfacing – Anticipated list of streets for the project has been forwarded to the Chair of Walk, Bike Burlingame. •Burlingame Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements – After field meeting with Commissioner Leigh, staff is drafting mark-ups for implementation. 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). Case #Date Time Location Minor Injuries Major Injuries DUI Involved Primary Collision Factor Hit & Run Misd. Hit & Run Felony Occurred On At Intersection Other Location Vehicle Involved With BRM2301666 07/01/2023 1834 BROADWAY/ROLLI NS RD 22350 CVC T BROADWAY ROLLINS RD Other motor vehicle BRM2301667 07/01/2023 1835 332 LANG RD PRIVATE PROPERTY T 318 LANG RD Other motor vehicle BRM2301682 07/03/2023 1845 CORTEZ AV/CARMELITA AV 1 21802(A) VC CARMELITA AV CORTEZ AV Bicycle BRM2301693 07/06/2023 901 BROADWAY/EL CAMINO REAL 22350 VC BROADWAY SR-82 (EL CAMINO REAL) Other motor vehicle BRM2301694 07/06/2023 859 1525 BALBOA AV 22107 VC BALBOA AV DEVEREUX DR Other motor vehicle BRM2301698 07/06/2023 1505 MAGNOLIA AV/TROUSDALE DR 22107 vc TROUSDALE DR MAGNOLIA AV Other motor vehicle BRM2301709 07/07/2023 720 1147 ROLLINS RD 1 PRIVATE PROPERTY T 1147 ROLLINS RD Pedestrian BRM2301718 07/07/2023 1730 RALSTON AV/EL CAMINO REAL 1 21801 VC SR-82 (EL CAMINO REAL) RALSTON AV Bicycle BRM2301738 07/07/2023 1230 177 CALIFORNIA DR PRIVATE PROPERTY 177 CALIFORNIA DR HOWARD AV Parked motor vehicle BRM2301735 07/10/2023 1215 LORTON AV/BURLINGAME 22107 VC T LORTON AV DONNELLY AV Other motor vehicle BRM2301750 07/11/2023 1531 BURLINGAME AV/EL CAMINO 21801(a) VC SR-82 (EL CAMINO REAL) BURLINGAME AV Other motor vehicle BRM2301757 07/12/2023 1020 820 STANTON RD 22350 VC STANTON RD BAYSHORE HY Parked motor vehicle BRM2301762 07/12/2023 1439 HOWARD AV/CRESCENT AV 22106 VC CRESCENT DR HOWARD AV Parked motor vehicle BRM2301783 07/14/2023 1430 EL CAMINO REAL/BROADWAY 22350 CVC EL CAMINO REAL BROADWAY Other motor vehicle BRM2301793 07/15/2023 1124 EL CAMINO REAL/SANCHEZ AV 2 T 23152(G) VC T SR-82 (EL CAMINO REAL) SANCHEZ AV Other motor vehicle BRM2301832 07/20/2023 1101 HOWARD AV/PRIMROSE RD 1 22450 VC PRIMROSE AV HOWARD AV Bicycle BRM2301837 07/20/2023 1220 1199 BROADWAY 22106 VC T BROADWAY LAGUNA AV Other motor vehicle BRM2301850 07/22/2023 1846 BROADWAY/CALIF ORNIA DR UNKNOWN T BROADWAY CALIFORNIA DR Other motor vehicle BRM2301853 07/22/2023 2205 1404 LINCOLN AV 22107 VC T LINCOLN AV CAPUCHINO AV Parked motor vehicle BRM2301855 07/23/2023 1503 SOUTH LN/CALIFORNIA DR 1 21804(a) VC CALIFORNIA DR SOUTH LANE Other motor vehicle Item 7.d Case #Date Time Location Minor Injuries Major Injuries DUI Involved Primary Collision Factor Hit & Run Misd. Hit & Run Felony Occurred On At Intersection Other Location Vehicle Involved With BRM2301869 07/24/2023 1818 1100 BURLINGAME AV 1 22350 VC BURLINGAME AV CALIFORNIA DR Other object BRM2301877 07/26/2023 937 2910 ADELINE DR PRIVATE PROPERTY 2910 ADELINE DR Fixed object BRM2301878 07/26/2023 1107 BROADWAY/CHULA VISTA AV 22350 CVC BROADWAY CHULA VISTA AV Other motor vehicle BRM2301880 07/26/2023 1332 HOWARD AV/PARK RD T 23152 CVC T HOWARD AV PARK RD Parked motor vehicle BRM2301885 07/26/2023 1709 EL CAMINO REAL/SANCHEZ AV 2 22350 CVC EL CAMINO REAL CARMELITA AV Other motor vehicle BRM2301909 07/29/2023 447 1477 CHAPIN AV 22107 VC T CHAPIN AV EL CAMINO REAL Fixed object BRM2301919 07/30/2023 910 LAGUNA AV/BROADWAY 1 21950 CVC BROADWAY LAGUNA AV Pedestrian 27 Accidents