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Home My WebLink About03-14-23 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting AgendaTuesday, March 14, 2023 5:30 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Annex Conference Room 315 Maple Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080 Traffic Safety Commission Dana Abarca, Chairperson Jolene Malfatti, Vice Chairperson Hermes Monzon, Commissioner Justin Yuen, Commissioner Dave Carbone, Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda 1 March 14, 2023Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting Agenda WELCOME If this is the first time you have been to a Commission meeting, perhaps you'd like to know a little about our procedure. Under Oral Communications, at the beginning of the meeting, persons wishing to speak on any subject not on the Agenda will have 3 minutes to discuss their item. The Clerk will read the name and type of application to be heard in the order in which it appears on the Agenda. A staff person will then explain the proposal. The first person allowed to speak will be the applicant, followed by persons in favor of the application. Then persons who oppose the project or who wish to ask questions will have their turn. If you wish to speak, please fill out a card (which is available near the entrance door) and give it, as soon as possible, to the Clerk at the front of the room. When it is your turn, she will announce your name for the record. When the Commission is not in session, we'll be pleased to answer your questions if you will go to the Planning Division, 315 Maple Ave or telephone (650) 877-8535 or by e-mail at [email protected]. STAFF Christopher Espiritu, Secretary to the Traffic Safety Commission Adena Friedman, Principal Planner Kelsey Evans, Clerk to the Traffic Safety Commission Please turn off Cellular Phones, Pagers and other electronic equipment. AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT: Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to attend and participate in this meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (650) 829-3800, five working days in advance of the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/10/2023 2 March 14, 2023Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for February 14, 20231. TSC Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023Attachments: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. Traffic Safety Commission Annual Reorganization TAC 2302 Meeting3. Att_1 - TAC 2302 Agenda with AttachmentsAttachments: ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION ITEMS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/10/2023 3 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:23-179 Agenda Date:3/14/2023 Version:1 Item #:1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for February 14, 2023 City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/10/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™4 MEETING MINUTES February 14, 2023 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairperson Abarca ROLL CALL: Present: Dana Abarca, Chairperson Jolene Malfatti, Vice Chairperson Hermes Monzon, Commissioner Absent: Justin Yuen, Commissioner David Carbone, Commissioner City Staff: Christopher Espiritu, Secretary of the Traffic Safety Commission Kelsey Evans, Clerk to Traffic Safety Commission Jeffrey Chou, Associate Engineer AGENDA REVIEW: Staff requests item 3 to be tabled until next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 8, 2022 Motion –Vice Chair Malfatti / Second Commissioner Monzon–– to approve the minutes as submitted. Approved by voice vote (3-0-0). South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, February 14, 2023 - YouTube ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: 2. TAC 2212 and TAC 2301 Meeting • Commissioner Monzon requested more details for 2212-1. Also asked about the multiple See-Click-Fix tickets for 3rd lane - The signs will be updated to say Tow Away for the public to better identify the type of parking. PD is aware of these See- 5 Click-Fix tickets and Wrong Way signs, or lane markings will be explored for this lane. • Vice Chair Malfatti noted she is weary when residents request speed bumps but when PD does that’s better • Commissioner Monzon commented on 2301-B – there is a school off Olive. High visibility for street cross walk would be best, this would be done with paint. South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, February 14, 2023 - YouTube 3. Traffic Safety Commission Annual Reorganization • Vote to table item to next meeting Motion –Vice Chair Malfatti / Second Chair Abarca. Approved by voice vote (3-0-0). South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, February 14, 2023 - YouTube ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION: • Commissioner Monzon asked to pass along the committees’ condolences to Commissioner’s Carbone family • Commissioner Monzon thanked staff for all the hard work • Chair Abarca asked that there is more wood chips at the dog park by the Safeway/ Boys and Girls Club– will pass along to Public Works South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, February 14, 2023 - YouTube ITEMS FROM THE STAFF: • The Brown Act is expiring Feb 28th, 2023. Moving forward all meetings will meet in-person moving forward. Training of Browns Act will follow – April 2023. • Commissioner Monzon asked the difference between hybrid and online – Planning Commission is ran hybrid, part in-person and over Zoom. South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, February 14, 2023 - YouTube Chair Abarca adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted. _____________________________ _____________________________ Christopher Espiritu Dana Abarca Traffic Safety Commission Secretary Traffic Safety Commission Chairperson 6 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:23-213 Agenda Date:3/14/2023 Version:1 Item #:3. City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/10/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™7 Page 1 Department of Public Works  Engineering Division 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080  (650) 829-6652 Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting #2302 DATE: Wednesday, February 22nd TIME: 1:30 P.M. LOCATION: Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting ATTENDEES: (Check if present) (Check if present) (Check if present) Jeffrey Chou, Engr. Division Dave Bockhaus, Public Works Department Ian Hardage, Fire Department Angel Torres, Engr. Division Alex Henry, Public Works Maintenance James Portolan, Police Department Kevin Sarmiento, Engr. Division Thomas Donaldson, PW Maintenance Ivan DeLaCruz, Police Department Sayed Fakhry, TJKM Mark Williams, Public Works Maintenance Christopher Espiritu, Planning Division Randy Chen, Public Works Maintenance Meeting Agenda Item No. Location – Description (Requested By, Date Requested) Action (Study, No Action, etc.) 2302-1 134 Arden Ave – Request for red driveway tips to deter people from parking over the edge of driveway (Theresa Lopez; 415-706- 4331; [email protected]) 2302-2 825 Maple Ave – Request to remove handicap curb as it was mistakenly painted blue by the contractor after a residential repair (Johnie Serrano; 415-370-8868; [email protected]) 2301-3 Chestnut Ave & El Camino Real – Request to adjust traffic signal timing due to concerns of gridlock and traffic (Mike Moulton; 650- 303-7751; [email protected]) 8 Page 2 Item No. Location – Description (Requested By, Date Requested) Action (Study, No Action, etc.) 2302-4 Olive Ave & Aspen Ave – Request for stop signs along Olive Ave making it an all-way stop intersection due to pedestrian safety concerns (Yessenia Rodriguez; 323 Aspen Ave; 510-838-9651) 2302-5 665 Baden Ave – Request for No Parking Signs in front of rear gate due to concerns of property accessibility (Connie Garcia via PD) 2302-6 1200 Mission Rd – Request to move 3-hour parking sign for better visibility (Bob Singh, 650-873-1155) 2302-7 Dubuque Ave & Oyster Point Blvd – Request to change intersection striping back to previous configuration to avoid merging issues on the double right turn lanes WB on Dubuque towards the freeway on ramp (James Wertman; 901 Gateway Blvd; 650-808-3715) Other Discussed Items TAC- WO Work Order Updates 2209-2 Sutton Ave 11/10/2022 Install reflectors along curve at Sutton Ave 2210-1 Dundee Dr 11/10/2022 Paint yellow center line and shoulder/edge lines along Dundee Dr 2212-2 Dundee Dr 12/12/2022 Install red curb on Sutton Ave and Dunman Way, and Dunman Way and Dundee Dr 2212-3 Camaritas Ave 12/12/2022 Install advisory speed sign with speed of 15 mph and “SLOW CURVE AHEAD” road markings in SB direction 2301-2 McLellan Dr & BART 2/13/2023 Restripe and install high-visibility crosswalks; add leading pedestrian interval timing; & add ped yield signs 9 Page 3 Item No. Location – Description (Requested By, Date Requested) Action (Study, No Action, etc.) 2301-3 Hickey Blvd & Hilton Ave 2/13/2023 Install new pedestrian push button and pole 2301-4 Magnolia Ave 2/13/2023 Paint new red curb from end of corner at radius to edge of the driveway 2302-A A Street – request for No Parking signage at dead end of A Street to deter people from leaving the vehicles in this area (via Police) 2301-3 Hickey Blvd and Hilton Ave – Request for repositioning of pedestrian push button at the corner(s) of Hickey and Hilton due to concerns of pedestrian accessibility (Richard Tidd; 650-762- 8433; [email protected]) Ped push button in question is approximately 3 feet away from back of curb and does not meet ADA requirements (6 feet from face of curb) TAC recommends adding a pedestrian push button extension and adjust its height as needed Engineering to meet with Maintenance on-site to discuss extension products/options A work order will be sent to the Maintenance Division A response letter will be sent to the resident 2301-B Armour and Olive – Request for stop signs or other traffic safety measure to avoid a collision at this intersection (via Police) PD provided accident report showing no reported collisions at this intersection in the last five year Streetlight traffic study concluded that all-way stops are not warranted at this intersection due to the low volumes and no accidents; 85th percentile speeds are also within the posted speed limits Engineering has upcoming CIP project to install high-visibility crosswalks and ADA crosswalks at this intersection TAC recommends informing resident of upcoming improvements PD to respond the resident with recommendations 2201-2 San Felipe Ave -- Request for two speed humps due to speeding on San Felipe Ave (Jennifer Smith; 124 San Felipe Ave; 650-676- 5339); Another call on December 5th (Mrs. Bullard; 152 San Felipe Ave; 650-245-8612) Streetlight speed survey concluded that: o San Felipe Ave NB: 85th percentile 20-22mph o San Felipe Ave SB: 85th percentile 18-22mph PD provided accident reports showing 5 accidents occurring within the past 5 years with none resulting in speeding TAC does not recommend speed humps as the 85th percentile speeds are within the 25mph speed limit and no accidents within the past 5 years reported were in result of speeding. 2022 StreetLight 85th Percentile Speeds: o NB 85th Percentile: 28-30mph, 689 vpd o SB 85th Percentile: 28-30mph, 639 vpd 1 collision in past 5 years (unsafe turning movement into a parked vehicle). Street being observed as a part of SSF City-wide speed survey. San Felipe is classified as a collector road and speed bumps is not recommended as it may steer traffic into adjacent streets. 10 Page 4 Item No. Location – Description (Requested By, Date Requested) Action (Study, No Action, etc.) PD will place both the radar board and ATS board on San Felipe Ave to reduce speeds and collect data and further monitor this location. TAC will discuss PD findings at next month’s TAC meeting. A response letter will be sent to the resident 2110-5 Spruce Ave between Park Way and Hemlock - Request for a speed bump due to speeding (Heidi C. Rossovich; 650-871-5369; 10/13/2021) Streetlight speed survey concluded that: Spruce NB: 85th percentile speeds at 16-18mph Spruce SB: 85th percentile speeds at 14-16mph PD provided accident reports showing no accidents occurring within the past 5 years Spruce is also a collector road and speed humps are not recommended as it may diverge traffic into smaller local roads TAC does not recommend speed humps as the 85th percentile speeds are within the 25mph speed limit and no accidents within the past 5 years reported were in result of speeding. PD notes that this area has been on CARE previously and will be included on CARE for December Response letter sent to the requestor Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 22nd (1:30 pm) Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting These notes shall be relied upon as a record of the subjects discussed and conclusions reached during this meeting. For any correction or amendment, please submit in writing or e-mail within seven (7) days of the date receipt of these minutes. Name Date cc: Traffic Advisory Committee 11 From: Mike M <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 5:18 PM To: Eng Development <[email protected]> Subject: Poorly designed/timed traffic lights at Chestnut Ave & El Camino & Antoinette Ln (police station) [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] To whom it may concern, Hasn't the City of SSF noticed the severe traffic jams they have created after installing a light at Antoinette Ln? Compounded by building a new police station and the nearly completed new city hall? It's going to worsen and create further gridlock. Cars are now blocking the intersections so cross traffic has nowhere to go! Chestnut traffic lights need revised engineering! If both lights at El Camino Real and Antoinette lane can't stay green at the same time, traffic locks up all the way back to Grand Ave. The city created this mess, please fix it! Sincerely, a 12-year citizen of South SF. Mike 650-303-7751 15 From: Portolan, Jim <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 1:24 PM To: Traffic Advisory Committee Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: 665 Baden (Second Lane) Hello Connie Garcia lives at 665 Baden Avenue. The rear of their property comes up to Second Lane. They put in a chain link fence/ gate about 15 years ago. However, they cannot access the gate due to the fact other residents on Second Lane park there blocking the gate. They are requesting “No Parking” signs be installed between the two corners of the fence line to stop people from parking there. I did speak and advised them that it was legal for people to park their vehicle on Second Lane behind their property and there was nothing the PD could do currently to prevent that. They requested I bring this issue up during the next TAC meeting on their behalf. Please see photographs attached. Sergeant James Portolan Traffic/ Motor Unit South San Francisco Police Department 1 Chestnut Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 Office: 650-829-3934 Voicemail: 650-829-7239 E-mail: [email protected] From: Ram, Pawan <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 1:10 PM To: Portolan, Jim <[email protected]> Subject: Photos 17 18 Sent from my iPhone 19 From: James Wertman <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:09 AM To: Engineering_ <[email protected]> Subject: Dubuque & Oyster Point Issue [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Hi, I'm writing to report an issue with the traffic flow at the intersection of Dubuque Ave and Oyster Point Blvd (37.66331870465603, -122.39871368750323). The intersection recently had new lines painted for the left turn from Oyster Point Blvd (heading west) to Dubuque Ave (heading south towards Costco/101S). The new lines have the left of the two left turn lanes turning going only to the straight only lane on Dubuque. Previously, the lines had this lane going to either the straight only lane on Dubuque or the left of the two right turn lanes to the 101S on ramp. Most traffic turning left from Oyster Point onto Dubuque are headed to 101S, especially during rush hour. The new lines have created an unsafe traffic flow and causes significant delays. How can I request that the lines at that intersection be returned to their previous setup? Thank you, James 610-504-5088 21 From: H Rossovich <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:50 PM To: Traffic Advisory Committee Mailbox <[email protected]> Subject: speeding cars [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Hello ‐ I have contacted the Traffic Advisory Board in the past and have seen no changes on Spruce Avenue regarding speeding vehicles. I am specifically concerned with the traffic between Hemlock and Park Way during school hours; meaning drop off and pick up times. The cars speed through the neighborhood on the way to and from Spruce School, Martin School and All Souls School. Cars are also double‐parked near the schools during these times creating congestion. In the past I had suggested speed bumps (lumps, humps) but was told 85% of the cars are traveling within the speed limit. Is there a report or study to confirm this percentage? The installation of speed bumps was also denied because it could divert speeding traffic onto local, neighboring streets. So, does that acknowledge that there actually are speeding cars in this area? It was also stated that Spruce Avenue is a collector road. I have driven on Avalon and there are speed bumps there. Isn't that also a collector road? Why is Spruce Avenue being ignored? It is very dangerous for vehicles and especially for pedestrians. A lot of people walk through this area with kids and strollers. We had spoken to James Coleman about this when he was running for office. He said he would address the issue. That has been some time now with no changes. Please have the police monitor this area and cite these speeders before something terrible happens. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Heidi Carey Rossovich 22 CITY COUNCIL 2021 MARK ADDIEGO, MAYOR MARK NAGALES, VICE MAYOR JAMES COLEMAN, COUNCILMEMBER EDDIE FLORES, COUNCILMEMBER BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, COUNCILMEMBER MIKE FUTRELL, CITY MANAGER OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER PHONE (650) 829‐6652 FAX (650) 829‐6689 November 01, 2021 Heidi C. Rossovich 680 Spruce Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080 RE: Request for Speed Bump on Spruce Ave Dear Heidi C. Rossovich, The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) discussed and reviewed your request for a speed bump on Spruce Ave between Hemlock and Park Way during its October 27, 2021 meeting. TAC does not recommend speed bumps as a traffic study and speed survey concluded that the 85th percentile of vehicles were traveling within 25 mph speed limit. Spruce Ave is also classified as a collector road. The installation of speed bumps could divert speeding traffic onto local, neighboring streets, which these smaller streets don’t have the capacity to handle the increased in traffic and volume. TAC also reviewed the recent accident history and no accidents reported were in result of speeding. We have notified police to make them aware of this request. And this area has been included as part of the Citizen Assisted Reactive Enforcement (CARE) Program where Police monitor traffic and speeding. The Police Department will monitor traffic and cite speeding vehicles. If you have any questions, please contact the Traffic Advisory Committee via email using [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in traffic safety! Sincerely, Traffic Advisory Committee cc: TAC members Traffic Files 23 ., '\ lsl6D 6\1x\.xC1:, kle..-.. DJ'A6f; tS\ow ~ -\rOvk~C--De-to~ "70\nWn~ \-:J t?U\0 U'0\,\ \~U(ed \ 25 / 26