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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-22 Traffic Safety Commission Final Minutes MEETING MINUTES June 14, 2022 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Chairperson Abarca ROLL CALL: Present: Dana Abarca, Chairperson Jolene Malfatti, Vice Chairperson Hermes Monzon, Commissioner Justin Yuen, Commissioner David Carbone, Commissioner Absent: None City Staff: Christopher Espiritu, Secretary of the Traffic Safety Commission Adena Friedman, Principal Planner AGENDA REVIEW: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Three emails received from the same individual (Al Mozqueda) regarding large trucks parking and blocking driveways on Baden. Also, complaints regarding different vehicles regularly picking up food from restaurants and blocking driveways. These emails were received and Staff has informed the individual that a request form to TAC is the appropriate venue for these immediate issues. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022 Motion – Vice Chairperson Malfatti / Second – Commissioner Monzon – to approve the minutes as amended by Commissioner Monzon. Final meeting minute changes to be sent by Commissioner Monzon to Staff. Approved by voice vote (5-0-0). ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: 2. TAC 2205 Meeting Report (INFORMATIONAL) DocuSign Envelope ID: 4EFA6AB0-5B9E-4E89-88B0-C215D205E37A - Secretary Espiritu provided a report on the April Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting and discussed certain traffic safety and other issues raised by members of the community. o Commissioner Yuen noted interest in the ‘art crosswalk’ implementation. Public Works staff is looking into those for areas near schools and will return at a future TAC Meeting with cost information and to determine if the City should pursue this idea. Staff to return with an update when available o Commissioner Carbone asked if requests near a school would typically be coordinated with school staff. Yes, safety improvements near schools are coordinated with the schools. o Commissioner Monzon asked about the construction-related red zone removal at 426 Victory Avenue. The minor removal would be temporary and will be returned to a red zone once construction is completed. Commission Yuen noted the taco truck has great shrimp tacos near this location. o Vice Chairperson Malfatti asked about the street cleaning issue with no signage. It is an enforcement issue and if cars do not move during street cleaning days, the City will not be able to sweep. o Vice Chairperson Malfatti noted that TAC is incomplete and a 15 mph speed limit request would not be helpful at asked about the street cleaning issue with no signage. It is an enforcement issue and if cars do not move during street cleaning days, the City will not be able to sweep. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION: - Commissioner Monzon noted that the traffic signal timing at SB Airport Boulevard (Lux through Baden) takes too long to transition especially at 6:30am. If this issue persists, a TAC request may be necessary. - Commissioner Monzon noted disagreement with TAC’s decision regarding the denial of a request for a crosswalk on 740 Del Monte Avenue. Staff noted that the addition of a new crosswalk would involve the addition of new ADA-curb ramps and substantial loss of passenger loading and parking. Commissioner Monzon noted that the City needs to be more proactive and not use data only to determine improvements. - Commissioner Monzon noted that in a future meeting, Staff provide an overview of the difference between SeeClickFix and EngageSSF. And how to navigate both sites. - Commissioner Carbone requested information for a future meeting regarding the Grand/Airport Streetscape Project. Vice Chair Malfatti adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted. _____________________________ _____________________________ Christopher Espiritu Dana Abarca Traffic Safety Commission Secretary Traffic Safety Commission Chairperson DocuSign Envelope ID: 4EFA6AB0-5B9E-4E89-88B0-C215D205E37A