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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - CC - 2025.09.02 Study SessionCity Council City of Burlingame Meeting Agenda BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA 94010 Council Chambers/Zoom6:00 PMTuesday, September 2, 2025 Study Session To Attend the Meeting in Person: Council Chambers, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California To Attend the Meeting via Zoom: Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, the meeting will also be held via Zoom. To access the meeting via computer: Go to www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 889 9927 1835 Passcode: 922520 To access the meeting via phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 889 9927 1835 Passcode: 922520 Page 1 City of Burlingame Printed on 8/28/2025 1 September 2, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda 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 provisions of a name, address, or other identifying information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each, but the Mayor may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers. To Provide Public Comment via Email: Members of the public may provide written comments by email to publiccomment@burlingame.org. Your email should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please note if your comment concerns an item that is not on the agenda. Emailed public comments that are received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, will be included in the a supplemental packet that will be sent to the City Council prior to the meeting and published on the City's website here: https://www.burlingame.org/169/City-Council-- -Agendas-and-Minutes LEVINE ACT The Levine Act (California Government Code Section 84308) prohibits, in certain cases, campaign contributions to members of the City Council by those who have proceedings (e.g., applications for land use and other entitlements, contracts, etc.) pending before the City Council and by those who may have an interest in proceedings (including those acting as agents for applicants or potential contractors). Moreover, the Levine Act may require disclosure of contributions by such individuals. The law is complex, and this brief description is not legal advice. If you or any agent have made any campaign contributions to a City Councilmember in the 12 months before a proceeding in which you have an interest or you are contemplating making a contribution within the 12 months after such a proceeding, you are urged to review the Levine Act and consider consulting an attorney. A 2023 version of the Levine Act and a Fair Political Practices Commission summary of it can be found here: https://www.burlingame.org/1206/Levine-Act-Information 1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers/Zoom 2. ROLL CALL 3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION Announcements/consideration and approval of requests by City Councilmembers to participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54953(f)) Page 2 City of Burlingame Printed on 8/28/2025 2 September 2, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to suggest an item for a future Council agenda may do so during this public comment period. The Ralph M . Brown Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the City Council from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. 5. STUDY SESSION Study Session - Vision Zero Project Updatea. Staff Report Presentation Attachments: 6. 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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Regular CIty Council Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. VIEW REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ONLINE https://www.burlingame.org/169/City-Council---Agendas-and-Minutes Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection via www.burlingame.org or by emailing City Clerk Meaghan Hassel-Shearer at mhasselshearer@burlingame.org. If you are unable to obtain information via the City's website or through email contact the City Clerk at (650) 558-7203. Page 3 City of Burlingame Printed on 8/28/2025 3 1 STAFF REPORT AGENDA NO: MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: September 2, 2025 From: Syed Murtuza, Director of Public Works – (650) 558-7230 Michael Tsai, Transportation Engineer – (650) 558-7236 Subject: Study Session - Vision Zero Project Update RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive a Vision Zero Project Update presentation by Fehr & Peers and provide input and feedback to staff. BACKGROUND The City Council has identified the development of a Vision Zero Goal/Policy and a comprehensive Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP) as a top-tier priority among its citywide strategic initiatives. Vision Zero represents a bold, data-driven commitment to eliminating all traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries, while simultaneously enhancing safe, equitable mobility for all. This forward-thinking strategy integrates the principles of a Roadway Safety Plan and adopts a holistic approach to transportation safety. It addresses the needs of all roadway users—including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders—through proactive planning, infrastructure improvements, policy development, and community engagement. By embracing Vision Zero, the City affirms its dedication to creating a safer, more livable, and inclusive transportation network, where no loss of life on Burlingame’s streets is considered acceptable. The development of the Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP) involves a comprehensive, data-informed approach that includes:  In-depth analysis of historical crash data,  Compilation of evidence-based safety strategies,  Identification and prioritization of high-impact projects, and  Recommendations for actionable safety initiatives. 4 Study Session: Vision Zero Project Update September 2, 2025 2 A cornerstone of the VZAP is its robust public outreach and stakeholder engagement process. This inclusive effort ensures that the voices of all community members are heard and integrated into the plan. Key participants involved in the process include:  City Council Subcommittee, represented by Mayor Stevenson and Councilmember Pappajohn,  Community Advisory Committee (CAC) representing various stakeholders including community members, residents, schools, and business leaders,  Vision Zero Task Force, composed of representatives from various City departments, and  The broader Burlingame community. This collaborative framework is essential to building a shared vision for safer streets and fostering a culture of traffic safety throughout the city. DISCUSSION The Vision Zero Project has successfully completed its first phase, which focused on data collection and community engagement. This foundational phase yielded strong public participation and valuable insights:  Nearly 1500 visits to the interactive Vizion Zero website by approximately 900 people  Over 250 community members contributed more than 650 comments through the interactive online map survey.  An additional 200 participants engaged with the project team during outreach events at the Burlingame Fresh Market and Burlingame High School pop-up events.  The project team conducted seven public meetings, engaging key stakeholder groups including the Community Advisory Committee, the Vision Zero Task Force (composed of City department representatives), the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission, and the City Council. The City is working in partnership with Fehr & Peers, a transportation planning and engineering firm, to develop the Vision Zero Action Plan. As the project transitions into Phase II, which includes the preparation of the draft plan and safety recommendations, Fehr & Peers will present an update to the City Council to gather input and ensure alignment with community priorities and policy goals. Exhibit:  Presentation by Fehr & Peers 5 City of Burlingame Vision Zero Action Plan September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting 6 • Share project steps and progress to date • Recap outreach & public engagement • Present safety needs and focus areas • Receive input from City Council on project identification and priorities • Outline next steps Meeting Agenda & Goals Burlingame Vision Zero 7 Steps to a Vision Zero Action Plan Gather and Analyze Safety Data + Community Input Winter-Summer 2025 Define Safety Projects & Identify Safety Countermeasures Summer-Fall 2025 Prepare Safety Plan Fall 2025-Winter 2026 Burlingame Vision Zero 8 What We’ve Accomplished So Far Outreach & Engagement Brought stakeholders and community members into the planning process. Data Collection & Analysis Determined where, when, how, and why collisions happen in Burlingame. Burlingame Vision Zero 9 We’ve engaged hundreds of community members and stakeholders in the project so far. Outreach & Engagement Outreach & Engagement Highlights • Project website (nearly 1,500 visits by 900 people) • Online map-based survey (over 650 contributions by 250 people) • Pop-up events at Farmers Market, Burlingame HS (connections with over 100 people at each) • Public displays and flyers • Project promotions • Community Advisory Committee meetings • Task Force meetings Burlingame Vision Zero 10 Online Map Comments Outreach & Engagement 11 Some of what we heard: • Safety for people walking and biking, especially at crossings • Slowing vehicle speeds and improving driver visibility • Need for enforcement and education • Specific location priorities such as: • Schools • Downtown • El Camino Real Burlingame Vision ZeroOutreach & Engagement 12 * Year runs from November - October Source: TIMS and City of Burlingame, 2020- 2024 Every year, on average, 112 people are injured on Burlingame streets Data Collection & Analysis 86 94 112 120 145 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024Number of Injury CollisionsAnalysis Year* Injury Collisions by Year Average Annual Injury Collisions by Severity 1% 8% 86% 5% Fatal (1)Serious Injury (9) Minor Injury (96)Complaint of Pain (6) Burlingame Vision Zero 13 Collision Trend Takeaways Who People walking and biking are overrepresented in serious injury and fatal collisions. How Broadside collisions are the most common and most severe collision type. When Why All injury collisions peak in the late afternoon, while serious injury and fatal collisions peak late in the night. Top collision causes are unsafe speed, right of way violations, improper turning, and driving under the influence. Data Collection & Analysis Burlingame Vision ZeroBurlingame Vision Zero 14 We think about where collisions occur in two ways: collision history and collision potential. Data Collection & Analysis Burlingame Vision Zero Collision History Output: High Injury Network Collision Potential Output: Emphasis Areas 15 SchoolSchool High Injury Network Serious Injury and Fatal Collisions All Other Injury Collisions 19% of the City’s roads see 85% of serious injury & fatal collisions Source: TIMS and City of Burlingame, 2020- 2024 Data Collection & Analysis Collision History (High Injury Network) 16 Data Collection & Analysis Collision Potential (Emphasis Areas) Arterials Signalized intersections Areas around schools Downtown Commercial areas Burlingame Vision Zero 17 Identifying Safety Need We want to implement projects. Where do we start? Burlingame Vision Zero We’ve heard from the community. We’ve looked at where collisions occur based on collision history and collision potential. Burlingame Vision Zero 18 Identifying Safety Need Focus area: Corridors 19 Identifying Safety Need Focus area: Corridors 20 Identifying Safety Need Focus area: School Zones 21 Identifying Safety Need Focus area: Downtown Commercial Zones 22 Identifying Safety Need Burlingame Vision Zero We’ve heard from the community. We’ve looked at where collisions occur based on collision history and collision potential. We’ve identified potential focus areas. Burlingame Vision Zero Corridors Schools Zones Downtown Commercial Zones 23 How do we prioritize what happens first? Potential factors to consider: •Measured safety need • Community support • Geographic distribution • Quick wins vs. long-term impact • Funding competitiveness • Upcoming project coordination • Programmatic strategies to complement infrastructure projects Burlingame Vision Zero 24 What Comes Next Develop the Vision Zero Action Plan Burlingame Vision Zero Continue to engage the public and stakeholders Define and prioritize safety projects and programs Develop conceptual layouts for a selection of priority projects 25 Thank you! Community Advisory Committee Andrea Pappajohn Batya Bell de Berenfus Howard Wettan Jen Fong Jennifer Pfaff John KevranianTask Force Public Works Department Burlingame Police Department Central County Fire Department Community Development Department Parks Department City Council Peter Stevenson, Mayor Michael Brownrigg, Vice Mayor Donna Colson Andrea Pappajohn Desiree Thayer Burlingame Vision Zero Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission John Martos, Chair Lynn Israelit Jennifer Johnson Robert Brown John Martos Lesley Beatty Marla Silversmith Peter Stevenson Richard Terrones Stephanie Lee Todd Harper Lindstrom 26 Visit and share the website today! www.burlingameVZ.com 27 28 Implementation Considerations Funding Insert statement on funding availability Community Support Insert statement on how as projects begin to develop that the community will need to be engaged in decision making Coordination Effectiveness Insert statement on alignment with other works and coordination with agency departments/regional agencies Insert statement on selecting effective strategies to address identified safety challenges Burlingame Vision ZeroDefining Safety Projects 29