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SUMMARY AND MINUTES FROM TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETINGS At t
he June 21, 2021 meeting, staff presented several options for consideration, including expanding the existing service, extending the service to Magnolia Park as discussed in the COA, cancelling the service and reallocating service to a new north-south service, and cancelling the service and reallocating transportation funds to other transportation projects or programs. The Commission deliberated on possible options for the Green Route and ultimately approved a motion recommending that the City discontinue the Green Route due to consistent low ridership and high costs relative to ridership, and that resources used to implement the Green Route be reallocated to other transit connections and other transportation projects.
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he September 20, 2021 meeting, staff presented options for consideration, including expanding the existing service, r ealigning service to connect from NoHo to Downtown Burbank through Magnolia Park and Downtown Burbank Loop, realigning service to connect from NoHo to Downtown Burbank through Magnolia Park, and reallocating resources to Buena Vista North- South Service. The Commission discussed two options for reconfiguring the Green Route: an east -west route that would travel along Magnolia Boulevard between Downtown Burbank and North Hollywood, and a north- south route that would travel on Hollywood Way or Buena Vista Street between the Airport area and the Media District. The Commission also discussed how modifying both the Green and Orange Route could implement a larger north-south loop service along Buena Vista and Hollywood Way as identified in the COA.
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he May 16, 2022 meeting, staff gathered the requested data and presented the options from the previous meeting for consideration, which was expanding the existing service, realigning service to connect from NoHo to Downtown Burbank through Magnolia Park, and realigning service to connect from NoHo to Downtown Burbank through Magnolia Park with weekend services. The Commission deliberated and reverted back to former option from September 2021, which was to reallocate resources to Buena Vista North- South Service. The Buena Vista North-South Service is the most recent recommendation from Transportation Commission, and will be discussed further in this staff report.
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MINUTES OF THE BURBANK TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
September 20, 2021
Members Present: Paul McKenna, Chair
Ngan Adams
Mark Ehrhardt
Jason Lewis
Kimberly Yu
Others Present: David Kriske, Assistant CDD Director – Transportation Nick Burant, Administrative Analyst
Beverly Ibarra, Senior Administrative Analyst
Councilmember Anthony
Marva Murphy, Resident
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Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. Vice Chair Richards and Commissioner Carrier were absent.
Commission Member Attendance Report
Mr. Kriske noted that for the 12-month period, all Commission members’ attendance is acceptable. Quarterly attendance levels were also acceptable.
Minutes
The August Minutes were approved 4-0-1, due to Commissioner Yu abstaining and Commissioners Carrier and Richards being absent.
Announcements
Commissioner Ehrhardt noted that the rail corridor between San Clemente and Oceanside is closed due to stabilize the right of way on the ocean bluffs between those two stations. This closure is affecting service on the Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink, and freight operations.
Mr. Kriske provided an update on the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station parking management item that the Commission heard at the August meeting. At the August 24, 2021 meeting, the City Council did not accept staff’s recommendation, noting that the current low parking demand did not require management by the City. The Council directed staff to bring back an update on the situation in six months.
Public Communications on Agenda Items
A resident, Marva Murphy, inquired about the status of the LA County Metro 183 local line, which runs through Burbank. Mr. Kriske indicated that the 183 line had been terminated as of June 2021 as part of Metro’s NextGen service updates. Ms. Murphy also asked about the status of the North Hollywood – Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit project. Mr. Kriske stated that Metro would be hosting community meetings for areas ATTACHMENT 5-4
affected by the project, with Burbank’s two meetings taking place on October 7th, one from 11 AM – 1 PM, the second from 5 PM – 7 PM. Both meetings will be virtual. ****
1. Local Return (Prop A, C, and R) and BurbankBus Quarterly Performance Staff reviewed the latest Fiscal Year Local Return BurbankBus performance figures.
The Commission asked if the City Council heard the Commission’s recommendation that the Council take up the issue of the Senior & Disabled Service. Staff indicated that the Senior & Disabled service is on staff’s work plan. Staff also indicated it would work on surveying its riders t o determine how former riders are having their transportation needs met, and to inform how the service can be reformed.
2. Metro NextGen Implementation and BurbankBus Green Route Service Options Follow Up
Staff updated the Commission on Metro’s implementatio n of NextGen service changes in Burbank and followed up with a discussion on how those changes may influence the City’s plans for the BurbankBus Green Route. The Commission discussed two options for reconfiguring the Green Route: an east -west route that would travel along Magnolia Boulevard between Downtown Burbank and North Hollywood, and a north -south route that would travel on Hollywood Way or Buena Vista Street between the Airport area and the Media District. The Commission discussed how modifying both the Green and Orange Route could implement a larger north-south loop service along Buena Vista and Hollywood Way as identified in the Comprehensive Operational Analysis.
3. California Clean Air Day
Staff provided information on California Clean Air Day and the City’s efforts to improve air quality through transportation. Staff noted that the Commission will be providing comments on the City’s upcoming Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan in the Fall of 2021, which will overlap with the pledge options for California Clean Air Day.
Public Communication on Non-Agenda Items
Resident Marva Murphy inquired about the status of the Burbank Boulevard Bridge opening. Staff stated that it is slated to open a bit behind schedule, in late October or early November 2021. Ms. Murphy commented that the future development of the former Fry’s Electronics site should pay for improvements to the nearby Burbank Airport South Metrolink station.
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Future meeting topics will include the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, the transition to zero emission buses, Assembly Bill 43, and traffic and street safety, which will be covered in a joint meeting with the Infrastructure Oversight Board. ****
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. to the meeting held on October 18, 2021 at ATTACHMENT 5-5
5:00 p.m. via web telecast.
Approved on
David Kriske
Assistant Community Development Director for
Transportation
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MINUTES OF THE BURBANK TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
November 21, 2022
Members Present: Ngan Adams
Jason Lewis
Adrianos Facchetti
Rebecca Kalauskas
Brooks Pipher
Eddy Polon
Others Present: David Kriske, Assistant CDD Director – Transportation Nick Burant, Administrative Analyst
Karen Pan, Transportation Services Manager
Marcos Fuentes, Senior Transportation Planner
Tom Conlon, MV Transportation
Marva Murphy, Resident
Chuck Sidell, Resident
Everett Amdal, Resident
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Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
Commission Member Attendance Report
Mr. Kriske noted that for both the 12-month period and the most recent three-month period, Commission members’ attendance has been acceptable.
Public Comment
A resident, Chuck Sidell, discussed the Downtown San Fernando Boulevard Street Reconfiguration. Mr. Sidell stated he was against the reconfiguration because it would be bad for businesses and that there are other ways to improve pedestrian safety. Mr.
Sidell also stated that he objected to the lack of outreach for the reconfiguration.
A resident, Everett Amdal, discussed the Downtown San Fernando Boulevard Street Reconfiguration. Mr. Amdal noted that he was in favor of the reconfiguration, noting that he liked the street while it was shut down due to a quieter atmosphere and ability to walk his dogs.
A resident, Marva Murphy, asked that access for seniors and the disabled be considered during the Downtown San Fernando Street Reconfiguration. Ms. Murphy also asked for updates on Pink Route and Senior/Disabled ridership, an update on the NoHo-Pasadena bus rapid transit project, an update on the California High Speed Rail project, and signage for the airport on the Interstate 5 freeway.
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Minutes
The October Minutes were approved as 4-0, with Commissioners Pipher and Polon abstaining.
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1. BurbankBus NoHo – Media District (Green) Route Service Change Hearing Staff presented two service alternatives to the BurbankBus NoHo to Media District (Green) Route: 1) eliminating the Green Route and reallocating resources to a new north-south service on Buena Vista Street between the Burbank Airport North Station and the Media District, and 2) eliminating the route altogether with no resource reallocation to address budgetary constraints. Staff recommended that the Green Route be cancelled, and funds reallocated to the other two BurbankBus routes given the route’s low ridership, current funding availability and possible increases in operating costs by its contractor, MV Transportation.
Commissioner Facchetti expressed concerns over lack of objective criteria to help measure performance of the new service and that there was no demonstrated public support or demand for the service option.
The Commission passed a motion recommending that the City Council • Select the first option presented by staff: to eliminate the Green Route and to reallocate resources to a new north-south service on Buena Vista Street between the Burbank Airport and the Media District
• The new route along Buena Vista between the airport and the Media District will have a trial period of 12 months, after which the Transportation Commission and the City Council will reevaluate the service • Direct staff to identify additional operating funds during the trial period to cover the additional costs that will be required by the new service The motion passed 5-1, with Commissioner Facchetti voting no.
2. Downtown San Fernando Boulevard Reconfiguration
Staff provided updates on the design alternatives under development for the Downtown Burbank San Fernando Boulevard reconfiguration project. The purpose of the project is to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety on San Fernando while preserving opportunities for outdoor dining. Staff provided two alternatives – a one way closure between Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue, and a full closure between Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue. Staff reviewed how each alternative addressed the goals of the project, noting that the one-way alternative meets all of the goals of the project. .
The Commission passed a motion 6-0, recommending that the City Council:
• Implement a full street closure of San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue
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• Develop a system for businesses to expand their outdoor dining or retail spaces
• Develop business parking and loading zone mitigations to help offset the on-street parking loss.
Announcements
Commissioners Polon and Pipher introduced themselves to the Commission.
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Future items include a Safe Routes to School update, an update on Raising Canes and the Rancho Providencia Neighborhood Protection Plan, and the Media District Specific Plan.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 101 in the Community Services Building.
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David Kriske
Assistant Community Development Director for
Transportation
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