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MINUTES
INTERDEPARTMENTAL STAFF COMMITTEE
ON TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
Meeting of December 6, 2007, Thursday, 9:00 AM
1191st Regular Meeting
Meeting Location: One South Van Ness Avenue
Room #7080

MINUTES OF THE November 8, 2007 MEETING (ACTION ITEM)

The Committee adopted the Minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public may address ISCOTT members on matters that are within ISCOTT purview and are not on today’s agenda.

No public comment.

CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION ITEMS)

All matters hereunder constitute a consent calendar, are considered to be routine by ISCOTT and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Committee or, if the public so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.

1. Naglee Avenue at Huron Avenue - STOP Signs
DPT recommends STOP signs stopping Naglee Avenue at Huron Avenue, making this intersection an all-way STOP.

2. Upper Terrace at Buena Vista Avenue East/West - STOP Sign
DPT recommends a STOP sign on Upper Terrace at Buena Vista Avenue East/West, stopping the stem of this currently uncontrolled T-intersection.

3. 26th Street at York Street - STOP Signs
DPT recommends STOP signs stopping 26th Street at York Street, making this intersection an all-way STOP.

4. 15th Street at Minna and Natoma Streets; Adair Street at South Van Ness Avenue - STOP Signs
Pursuant to Section 61a of the Traffic Code, DPT recommends STOP signs stopping:
A. Minna Street at 15th Street;
B. Natoma Street at 15th Street; and
C. Adair Street at South Van Ness Avenue.
ALL ITEMS APPROVED.

REGULAR CALENDAR (ACTION ITEMS)
1. Temporary Street Closures
A. 15th Avenue between Irving Street and Lincoln Way
Sunday, January 6, 2008, Noon to 5 PM
Winter Neighborhood Block Party
APPROVED.

B. Grove Street (westbound parking lane and adjacent lane of traffic only) between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street
Saturday, December 15, 2007, 7 AM to
Saturday, December 22, 2007, 5 PM
Video Production Truck for Television Performance of the S.F. Ballet.
APPROVED.

C. 24th Street Parking Lot # 1 (located on the south side of 24th Street between Capp and Lilac Streets)
Saturday, December 15, 2007, 10 AM to 5 PM
Buy Local Holiday Promotional Event.
APPROVED.

D. Grant Avenue between California Street and Pacific Avenue; Pacific Avenue between Grant Avenue and Stockton Street
Sunday, February 17, 2008, 7 AM to 9:30 AM
AND
Stockton Street (northbound traffic lane only) between Pacific Avenue and
North Point Street; Northpoint Street (eastbound lane of traffic only)
Between Stockton Street and the Southbound Embarcadero; Southbound
Embarcadero (bike lane and one lane of traffic only) between Northpoint and Washington Streets; Washington Street (one westbound lane of traffic only) between Southbound Embarcadero and Battery Street; Battery Street (most northerly lane of traffic only) between Washington Street and
Pine Street; Pine Street (most northerly traffic lane only) between Battery Street and Grant Avenue; Kearny Street (most easterly traffic lane only) between Pine and Clay Streets
NOTE: One loop is the 5 K; two loops are the 10 K
Sunday, February 17, 2008, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
ChinaTown YMCA New Year’s Run.
APPROVED.

E. Walter U. Lum Place between Washington and Clay Streets; Clay Street (south side parking lane only) between Walter Lum Place and Kearny Street; Washington Street (north side parking lane only) between Walter Lum Place and Kearny Street
Monday, February 4, 2008, 12:05 AM to
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 6:30 PM
Chinese New Year’s Carnival
APPROVED.

F. Grant Avenue between Clay Street and Broadway; Pacific Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Stockton Street; Jackson Street between Stockton and Kearny Streets; Washington Street between Kearny and Stockton Streets; Beckett Street between Pacific Avenue and Jackson Street; Ross Street between Jackson Street and Pacific Avenue; Wentworth Street between Jackson and Washington Streets; Spofford Street between Washington and Clay Streets; Waverly Place between Washington and Clay Streets; Walter U. Lum Place between Washington and Clay Streets; Intersections: Pacific @ Grant Avenue; Jackson @ Grant Avenue; Washington @ Grant Avenue; Beckett @ Washington ; Beckett @ Jackson; Wentworth @ Jackson; Wentworth @ Washington; Spofford @ Washington; Waverly @ Washington; Walter U. Lum @ Washington
f riday, February 1, 2008, 11 PM to
Sunday, February 3, 2008, 11 PM
Chinese Flower Market Fair
APPROVED with the following conditions:
a) The sponsor contacts the Fire Department and Bureau of Environmental Health Services at least 14 days in advance for relevant permits for food vendors;
b) The final approval for placement of portable toilets on sidewalks must be given by DPW; and
c) The south side of Clay Street between Waverly Place and Kearny Street is posted “Tow-Away No Parking” at least one hour before the event to at least one hour after the event.

G. Grant Avenue between California Street and Broadway; Pacific Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Stockton Street; Jackson Street between Stockton and Kearny Streets; Washington Street between Kearny and Stockton Streets; Beckett Street between Pacific Avenue and Jackson Street; Ross Street between Jackson Street and Pacific Avenue; Wentworth Street between Jackson and Washington Streets; Spofford Street between Washington and Clay Streets; Waverly Place between Washington and Clay Streets; Walter U. Lum Place between Washington and Clay Streets; Intersections: Pacific @ Grant Avenue; Jackson @ Grant Avenue; Washington @ Grant Avenue; Beckett @ Washington ; Beckett @ Jackson; Wentworth @ Jackson; Wentworth @ Washington; Spofford @ Washington; Waverly @ Washington; Walter U. Lum @ Washington
Friday, February 22, 2008, 11 PM to
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 11 PM
Chinese Community Street Fair
APPROVED with the following conditions:
a) The sponsor contacts the Fire Department and Bureau of Environmental Health Services at least 14 days in advance for relevant permits for food vendors;
b) The final approval for placement of portable toilets on sidewalks must be given by DPW; and
c) The south side of Clay Street between Waverly Place and Kearny Street is posted “Tow-Away No Parking” at least one hour before the event to at least one hour after the event.

H. Larkin Street between Eddy and O’Farrell Streets; Ellis Street between Hyde and Polk Streets; Willow Street between Polk and Larkin Streets; Olive Street between Polk and Larkin Streets; Intersections: Ellis, Olive and Willow Streets @ Larkin Street (Local Access allowed on Olive and Willow Streets)
Sunday, February 3, 2008, 1 AM to 11:30 PM
Vietnamese Tet Festival
APPROVED with the following conditions:
a) The sponsor pays for the cost of two Parking Control Officers (PCO’s) during the event times;
b) Amplified sound does not begin until 11 AM;
c) The sponsor works with the hotels on the 600 block of Ellis to allow for shuttles and tax access;
d) The sponsor develops a plan to control fire cracker abuse including warning signage that fire crackers will be confiscated and provides adequate volunteer to implement the plan; and
e) The sponsor complies with the SFFD requirements regarding the fireworks display.

I. Post Street between Fillmore and Laguna Streets; Webster Street between Geary Boulevard and Sutter Street; Intersection: Webster @ Post Street
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 4 AM to
Sunday, April 13, 2007, 11 PM
AND
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 4 AM to
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 11 PM
Cherry Blossom Festival
APPROVED.

J. Post Street between Steiner and Fillmore Streets; Avery Street between Geary Boulevard and Post Street; Intersection: Avery @ Post Street (Local Access Allowed)
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 11 AM to 6 PM
Cherry Blossom Parade Dispersal Area
APPROVED provided the sponsor pays for the cost of two PCO’s.

K. Haight Street between Masonic and Stanyan Streets; Ashbury Street between Page and Waller Streets; Clayton Street between Page and Waller Streets; Cole Street between Page and Waller Streets; Belvedere Street between Haight and Waller Streets; Schrader Street between Page and Waller Streets; Intersections: Ashbury, Clayton, Schrader, Cole and Belvedere and Haight Streets
Note: There will be local access for residents who live on all the affected streets except for Haight and Belvedere Streets
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 6 AM to 8 PM
Haight St. Fair
APPROVED.

2. First and Harrison Streets - Crosswalk
Pursuant to Section 33.1 of the Traffic Code and until permanent legislation is adopted, DPT recommends re-opening the eastern segment of the south crosswalk and keeping the crosswalk segment across the First Street I-80 BayBridge On-Ramp closed.
APPROVED.

3. First and Harrison Streets- Right Turn Only
Pursuant to 33.1 of the Traffic Code and until permanent legislation is adopted, DPT recommends establishing a "Right Turn Only" restriction for northbound motorists exiting from the One Rincon Hill Tower on First Street.
APPROVED.

4. 10th and Howard Streets, Crosswalk Closure - Rescind
DPT recommends:
A. Rescinding crosswalk closure on the south side of 10th Street at Howard Street; and
B. Rescinding multiple left turn lane on Howard Street at 10th Street.
APPROVED.

5. Bancroft Avenue and Mendell Street - Sidewalk
DPW requests ISCOTT review of proposal to change official sidewalk width on the easterly side of Mendell Street north of Bancroft Avenue and on the northerly side of Bancroft Avenue east of Mendell Street.
APPROVED.

6. 301 - 14th Avenue (along 14th Ave and Clement Street frontages) - Pipe Barrier Permit
DPW presents a request to install bollards along the west side of 14th Avenue (between Clement Street and Geary Boulevard) and on the south side of Clement Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues).
HOLD.

7. Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island Gate - Bus Zones
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider:
A. Establishing a bus zone on Avenue of the Palms, west side, from the Treasure Island Gate to 78 feet southerly; and
B. Establishing a bus zone on Avenue of the Palms, east side, from the Treasure Island Gate to 77 feet southerly.
APPROVED.

8. Kearny Street, 1000 Block - Bus Zones
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider:
A. Rescinding MUNI bus stop (6:30 AM-6:30PM, Monday-Friday) on the east side of Kearny Street between Pacific Avenue and Nottingham Place;
B. Establishing MUNI bus stop (6:00 AM-7:30 PM, Monday-Friday) on the east side of Kearny Street between Pacific Avenue and Nottingham Place; and
C. Rescinding part-time passenger loading zone (6:30 PM-2 AM, everyday) on the east side of Kearny Street, from 11 feet south of Nottingham Place to 44feet southerly.
APPROVED.

9. Guy Place and Lansing Street - No Parking Anytime; Tree Islands
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider:
A. Rescinding "No Parking Any Time" on the south side of Guy Place, between 1st Street and Lansing Street;
B. Establishing "Tow Away No Stopping Any Time” on the north side of Guy Place, between 1st Street and Lansing Street;
C. Establishing "Tow Away No Stopping Any Time" on the east side of Guy Place from Lansing Street to 25 feet northerly;
D. Rescinding "No Parking Any Time" on the north side of Lansing Street from Guy Place to 46 feet easterly;
E. Establishing "Tow Away No Stopping Any Time" on the north side of Lansing Street from Guy Place to 25 feet easterly; and
F. Construction of tree islands within the parking lane.
APPROVED.

10. McCoppin Street, Stevenson Street, Elgin Park, Jessie Street and Valencia Street - Red Zones, Perpendicular Parking, Parking Changes
MTA recommends a public hearing to consider the following changes:
A. Establishing red zones in conjunction with sidewalk bulbouts at the following locations:
i. Valencia Street, west side, from 15 feet north of the property line on the northwest property line at McCoppin Street to 39 feet south of that property line;
ii. Valencia Street, west side, from 118 feet to 164 feet south of Duboce Avenue;
iii. Valencia Street, east side, from 176 feet to 221 feet south of Duboce Avenue;
iv. Valencia Street, west side, from 319 feet to 364 feet south of Duboce Avenue;
v. Valencia Street, east side, from 378 feet to 422 feet south of Duboce Avenue;
vi. McCoppin Street, south side, from Stevenson Street to 25 feet easterly; and,
vii. McCoppin Street, south side, from Jessie Street to 25 feet westerly.
B. Establishing perpendicular (90-degree) parking on McCoppin Street, south side, from 25 feet east of Stevenson Street to 25 feet west of Jessie Street.
C. Establishing “Tow-Away No Parking Anytime” on:
i. Jessie Street, west side, from McCoppin Street to 108 feet southerly;
ii. Stevenson Street, east side, from McCoppin Street to 228 feet southerly; and
iii. Elgin Park, west side, from Duboce Avenue to 114 feet northerly;
D. Rescinding “No Parking Anytime” on:
| i. Jessie Street, east side, from McCoppin Street to 40 feet southerly;
ii. Stevenson Street, west side, from McCoppin Street to 160 feet southerly; and
iii. Elgin Park, east side, from Duboce Avenue to 46 feet northerly.
APPROVED.

11. Harrison Street, eastbound at Essex Street – No Right Turn on Red – Establish
DPT recommends a public hearing to consider establishing a “No Right Turn on Red, Monday- Friday, 3 -7 PM.”
APPROVED.

12. Temporary Transbay Transit Center- Various Items
DPT recommends a Public Hearing to consider the following changes in pursuant to Section 33.1 of the San Francisco Traffic Code. These changes are recommended until December 31, 2014, in conjunction with the Temporary Transbay Transit Center construction:

A. Folsom Street:
i. One Way – Rescind
Between Essex and Main Streets;
ii. Tow-Away, No Stopping Anytime - Establish
North side, between Essex and Main Streets;
iii. Bus and Taxi Only Lane - Establish
Eastbound, between 1st and Main Streets, on the left side; and
Westbound, between Essex and Fremont Streets;
iv. Bus Stop – Establish
South side between Beale and Main Streets;
v. Double Left Turn - Establish
Eastbound at Main Street;
vi. Right Turn Only Except Buses and Taxies – Establish
Westbound at Fremont Street;
vii. Right Turn Only – Revoke
Westbound at Main Street;
viii. No Turns Except Buses – Establish
Westbound at Beale Street;
ix. No Turns – Establish
Westbound at 1st Street;
x. No Left Turns Except Buses - Establish
Eastbound at Beale Street
xi. Left Turn Only – Establish
Westbound at Essex Street; and
xii. Traffic Signal – Establish
At Essex Street intersection.
B. Howard Street:
i. Tow-Away, No Stopping Anytime – Establish
Both sides, between Beale and Main Streets; and
North side, from Main Street to 120’ easterly;
ii. Bus and Taxi Only Lane - Establish
Eastbound, between Beale and Main Streets, on the right side;
iii. Bus Stop - Establish
From Main Street to 100 feet westerly, at bus stop/boarding island; and
South side from Main Street to 100’ westerly;
iv. Para-Transit Access Taxi - Establish
From Beale Street to 120’ easterly; and
v. Right Lane Must Turn Right – Establish
Eastbound at Beale Street.
C. Beale Street:
i. Tow-Away, No Stopping Anytime – Establish
East side, between Folsom and Howard Streets;
ii. Bus and Taxi Only Lane
Southbound, between Mission and Folsom Streets, on the left side;
iii. Transit Counter-Flow Lane
Northbound from Folsom Street to mid-block, counter-flow lane on the right side;
iv. Bus Stop – Establish
West side, from 35 feet north of Howard Street to 120 feet northerly (85‑foot zone for Golden Gate Transit);
West side, from Howard Street to 85’ southerly (85-foot zone);
East side, 120 feet to 270 feet south of Howard Street (150-foot staging zone); and
From Howard Street to 120 feet southerly, at left side, bus stop/boarding island;
v. Passenger Loading Zone for Casual Carpool – Revoke
East side, from Howard Street to Folsom Street;
vi. Passenger Loading Zone for Casual Carpool, Mon-Fri - Establish
West side, from Folsom Street to 400 feet northerly; and
vii. Midblock Bulb-Out - Establish
East side, from 230 feet to 270 feet north of Folsom Street;
Southbound at Howard Street.
D. Main Street|
i. Tow-Away, No Stopping Anytime - Establish
West side, between Folsom and Howard Streets;
ii. Bus and Taxi Only Lane - Establish
Northbound, between Folsom and Howard Streets, on the left side;
iii. Bus Stop – Establish
East side, from Howard Street to 140 feet southerly (140-foot zone for Golden Gate Transit);
East side, from 250 feet to 325 feet south of Howard Street (75-foot zone for SamTrans);
East side, from Folsom Street to 128 feet northerly (128-foot zone for SamTrans);
East side, from 147 feet to 200 feet north of Folsom Street (53-foot zone for Sam Trans);
West side, from Folsom Street to 80 feet south of Howard Street (390-foot zone); and
From Howard Street to 80 feet southerly, of bus stop/boarding island;
iv. No Left Turn – Establish
Northbound at Howard Street; and
v. Transit Counter Flow Lane – Establish
Southbound between Folsom and Howard Streets, counter flow lane on the west side.
E. Fremont Street:
i. Tow-Away, No Stopping Monday-Friday, 7-9AM and 3-7PM – Establish
East side, between Folsom and Harrison Streets; and
ii. Bus and Taxi Only Lane – Establish
Northbound, between Folsom and Harrison Streets on the right side; and
F. Essex Street
i. Tow-Away, No Stopping Anytime - Establish
Both sides, between Folsom and Harrison Streets; and
ii. Bus and Taxi Only Lane – Establish
East side, northbound bus and taxi only lane on the right side; and
East side, southbound bus and taxi only lane on the left side.

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