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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIn - TSP - 2023.11.091 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 9, 2023 The meeting minutes are intended to provide a high-level summary and action items. The official record is the meeting recording, which can be found on the City’s website or the City’s YouTube Channel: https://www.burlingame.org/departments/public_works/agenda_and_minutes.php https://www.youtube.com/@cityofburlingame3486 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Martos, Leigh, Ng, Rebelos MEMBERS ABSENT: Israelit 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes presented for approval. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA Manito Velasco thanked the Commissioners for their service. Mr. Velasco stated it took less than two months for the stop sign installation at Hillside and Bernal, and then inquired about the stop sign approved in 2022 at Carmelita and Paloma as part of the Bicycle Boulevard Project. He requested the City to proceed with the stop sign installation at Carmelita and Paloma. Mr. Velasco inquired about the traffic signal project at Oak Grove Avenue and Carolan since there have not been any updates. He stated he does not want any surprises and it to show up on the Council agenda and looks forward to a project update. 2 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS a) Broadway Business Corridor Pedestrian Improvement Update Mr. Wong provided a presentation that included background information regarding the project and the following project components (first phase). Intersections of Broadway/Capuchino and Broadway/Laguna • Turn restriction signs to be removed and replaced with pedestrian signs. • Tree removal in bulbout to improve visibility. • Add median pedestrian sign. Intersections of Broadway/Paloma and Broadway/Chula Vista • Turn restriction signs to be removed and replaced with pedestrian signs. • Tree removal in bulbout to improve visibility. Mr. Wong shared the goal is to install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBS) at the above- mentioned intersections. In summary, Mr. Wong shared feedback from the Broadway Business Improvement District (Broadway BID), which included preservation of the trees if possible. He stated the Broadway BID supported the phase one proposal as interim improvements as they desire to have RRFBs at the intersection of Laguna and Broadway. Lastly. Mr. Wong indicated there is no budget identified for this effort, but staff is following up on future grant applications, as well as other potential funding opportunities. The Commissioner’s engaged in a discussion which included some clarifying questions, personal observations, and the following requests and comments. • Commissioners Ng suggested revisiting the removal of the turn restriction signage. • Commissioner Leigh requested lane lines, pedestrian signage on the parklet, to paint the “gray zones” at the corners of the crosswalks, consideration of a 20 MPH speed limit, and to push the center pedestrian paddles out approximately three feet so when they are hit, they don’t obstruct the crosswalk. • Vice-Chair Rebelos suggested the shark teeth in front of the crosswalks. • Commissioner Martos stated he is against removing the turn restriction signage and felt the roadway is too narrow for the median paddles. Manito Velasco provided public comments. Mr. Velasco stated the Broadway streetlights have helped the area overall. He said he is against removing trees or pruning them to where they are disproportionate. Mr. Velasco also said he is against removing the no-turn restrictions and one- way signs. He indicated he is also against the median paddles due to the narrow roadway. Mr. Velasco suggested the City consider a 20 MPH speed limit and edge lines as suggested by Commissioner Leigh. Lastly, he recommended a keep clear sign for west bound Broadway at 3 Capuchino and to make it where drivers cannot see the green lights unless they are near the intersection to avoid people “gunning it” to make the light. b) US 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Vice-Chair Rebelos provided a presentation based on the work completed with Commissioner Leigh through their US 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Committee. Vice-Chair Rebelos provided background information, which included the following three focus areas: potential new bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure over/under US 101; existing bicycle and pedestrian findings for Airport Boulevard, Broadway, and Bayshore Highway; and existing bicycle and pedestrian findings for US 101 NB ramps and Bayshore Highway. Vice-Chair Rebelos suggested potential US 101 crossings to include the following: • Mills Creek between Rollins Road and Bayshore Hwy, under US 101. • Morrell Avenue and Rollins Road, overcrossing to Anza Boulevard. • Burlingame Avenue, Victoria Road, and Rollins Road, overcrossing to Lang Road (Burlingame Point). • Easton Creek between Rollins Road and Bayshore Hwy, under US 101. The Committee recommendation is for the City to explore developing the banks of Mills Creek between Rollins Road and Bayshore Highway, under US 101 to accommodate a bike/pedestrian trail. Vice-Chair Rebelos then went into their observations at Airport Boulevard, Broadway, and Bayshore Highway. The Committee recommendations for said intersection include: • Extend the crosswalk signal countdowns so that seniors and disabled pedestrians can make it all the way across the intersection. • Clear and obvious directional signage to the Bay Trail, hotels, Broadway District, Caltrain and Bayside Park for pedestrians and bicyclists. • Additional bicycle infrastructure including improved bike lane marking and bike boxes. Vice-Chair Rebelos moved on to observations of bicyclists and pedestrians around the US 101 ramps and Bayshore Highway. Based on the observations, the Committee recommendations include: • Improved bike lane markings and a bike box on southbound Bayshore Highway; and • Study the intersection to improve pedestrian access and directional signage. The Commissioners asked various process and jurisdictional questions regarding the Committee observations and recommendations, including a request from Commissioner Martos for Caltrans to review the pedestrian countdown timer crossing Airport Boulevard and consideration of a pedestrian path to Bayside Park. 4 No public comment was received on this item and no formal action was taken. 7. INFORMATION ITEMS a) Public Comment Related to Informational Items No public comment. b) Community Group Updates No update. c) Engineering Division Reports Mr. Wong provided the following updates on various Public Works – Engineering projects. • BIS Pedestrian Improvements – The BIS Circulation Plan was implemented on November 2, 2023. BPD provided support November 2 through November 6. Mr. Wong said he felt the implementation was successful and they will continue to monitor things. Commissioner Ng shared his observations during implementation and provided some suggestions. • California Drive Bicycle Facility – Project substantially complete. Contractor working on punch list items. • Highland Parking Garage – The first four levels of the garage are full during the week and on weekends. The fifth floor has only a couple of vehicles during the week. d) Police Department Reports Sergeant Roberts reported 18 collisions for the month of September. He reported 17 collisions for the month of October. Please see the Collision Report for details. e) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications Commissioner Leigh reported that the Commission received an email regarding Hillside Drive and El Camino Real. Mr. Wong stated that staff is working with BPD on it. 5 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Public Comment Related to Committee Reports No public comments received. b) Burlingame Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Leigh) Commissioner Leigh inquired if Mr. Wong had any updates. Mr. Wong said he hoped they could show the Commission what they have been working on next month. c) BIS School Safety Study (Israelit & Ng) No update. d) US 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity (Leigh & Rebelos) No update—discussed as part of item 6.b. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update on California Drive and Oak Grove Signal Project • Update on Carmelita and Paloma stop sign • Consideration of forming a Broadway committee 10. ADJOURNMENT 8:55 p.m.