HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-23 Traffic Safety Commission Minutes FinalCALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
City Staff:
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 14, 2023
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Chairperson
Dave Carbone
David Carbone, Chairperson
Hermes Monzon, Vice Chairperson
Dana Abarca, Commissioner
Brandon Chan, Commissioner
Justin Yuen, Commissioner
Marissa Garren, Secretary to the Traffic Safety Commission
Diana Wang, Clerk to the Traffic Safety Commission
Dave Backhaus, Public Works Deputy Director
AGENDA REVIEW: No changes.
1. Motion -Commissioner Chan I Second -Vice Chair Monzon -to approve
the November 14, 2023 meeting agenda as submitted. Approved by voice vote
(4-0-1 ).
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting Minutes for October 10, 2023.
Motion -Commissioner Chan I Second -Commissioner Abarca -to
approve the October 10, 2023 meeting minutes as submitted. Approved by voice
vote (4-0-1).
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS: None.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION:
• Chair Carbone mentioned the road on Dubuque Avenue has been repaved , but
the restriping has not been completed yet. Jeff Chou , Senior Civil Engineer
responded , Caltrans will complete the restriping and they are aware of the City's
recommendations.
• Chair Carbone asked if Sergeant Portolan would be attending next month 's
meeting. Marissa Garren, Secretary to the Traffic Safety Commission confirmed
Sergeant Portolan will be at the December commission meeting.
• Chair Carbone asked if there would be a resolution regarding the meeting location
change. Marissa Garren, Secretary to the Traffic Safety Commission confirmed
with the City Cle rk's office that the current adoption stands, and no changes will
be necessary. If the location changes to one other than the Corporation Yard
moving forward , it needs to be posted for the public.
ITEMS FROM THE STAFF:
1. Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) Update Presentation. (Jeff Chou, Senior
Civil Engineer)
a. Commissioner Chan asked if GBI phases I and II are completed. Jeff Chou ,
Senior Civil Engineer confirmed phases I and II are complete .
Commissioner Chan asked if other neighboring cities have the same vision
and will work on their portions of the GBI project. Jeff Chou, Senior Civil
Engineer confirmed that city staff coordinates with other cities to ensure bike
lanes and walking paths are connected .
b. Vice Chair Monzon asked why the parking spaces in front of Kaiser were
removed on El Camino Real. Jeff Chou, Senior Civil Engineer responded
that the parking spaces were considered early on with Kaiser to encourage
pedestrians to walk. Vice Chair Monzon suggested putting bus shelters on
El Camino Real to encourage residents to use public transportation. Jeff
Chou, Senior Civil Engineer responded this will be considered in future
projects on El Camino City limits.
c. Chair Carbone asked why the GBI project does not expand down El Camino
Real towa rds San Bruno. Jeff Chou, Senior Civil Engineer responded there
are different improvement projects that are being considered along El
Camino Real.
d. Chair Carbone asked who maintains the bioswales. Marissa Garren ,
Secretary to the Traffic Safety Commission responded a private contractor
maintains the bioswales landscaping , which is managed by the City's parks
maintenance .
e. Chair Carbone raised concerns about drivers speeding down El Camino
Real and if the speed limits could be changed . Jeff Chou , Senior Civil
Engineer responded, Caltrans maintains the signage on El Camino Real
and that is something staff can discuss with them.
f. Chair Carbone mentioned the Del Paso Drive connection on El Camino
Real and asked when that would be completed . Jeff Chou, Senior Civil
Engineer responded we're working on the ADA ramp , but a lot of
unforeseen incidents have delayed the project.
g. Commissioner Abarca asked if there would be any additional parking at the
new LPR building . Chair Carbone mentioned the unfinished work next to
the LPR parking garage and asked if that area would be for additional
parking. City Staff will look into this.
h. Cha ir Carbone asked if there would be other GBI projects after GBI phase
Ill has finished along El Camino Real. Jeff Chou, Senior Civil Engineer
responded, not currently, but there will be other projects to improve El
Camino Real that are GBI compliant. Dave Bockhaus, Public Works Deputy
Director responded , you can find more information on the GBI Project at
https://grandboulevard.net/.
i. Chair Carbone asked if the lane restriping on El Camino Real will be part of
the GBI project. Jeff Chou, Senior Civil Engineer responded , restriping will
be done by Caltrans and coordinated with the City.
2. TAC 2310
a. Commissioner Chan asked if his TAC item is still pending since it's missing
from the current agenda. Jeff Chou , Senior Civil Engineer confirmed that
TAC is still looking into his item and working with traffic consultants.
b. Chair Carbone asked if the formatting on the action items would be updated
soon . Dave Bockhaus, Public Works Deputy Director to follow up with Jeff
regarding the action items.
Chair Carbone adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
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