AGENDA MONTEBELLO TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION October 3, 2018 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers, 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard COMMISSION MEMBERS RICK KLEMUNDT CHAIRPERSON MIKE TORRES VICE-CHAIRPERSON MICHAEL EGURROLA COMMISSIONER BERJ ALIKSANIAN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER DENNIS BARNES CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER FIRE MARSHAL JOHNSON FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY STAFF DANILO BATSON ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ROBERTA LACAYO TRAFFIC & SAFETY SECRETARY SAM KOURI CITY ENGINEER DAVID KIM POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. SCHEDULED MATTERS
A. Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 753 Bradshawe Avenue. B. Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 337 N. 6 th Street. C. Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 313 E. Los Amigos Avenue. D. Request for Installation of Red Curb for new Bus Stop at the southwest corner of Paramount & Arroyo Drive. E. Request for Installation of Red Curb for new Bus Stop at the northeast corner of Paramount & Market Place Drive. For those in the audience who are not familiar with the operation of the Traffic and Safety Commission, the following summarizes the procedure: For each item on the agenda for this evening, engineering staff will present a report to the Traffic and Safety Commission. The audience will be asked for comment. Those wishing to speak are asked to come forward, speak into the microphone, and give their name and address for the taped record. Those speaking in favor are asked to speak first, then those in opposition. After those speaking in opposition are heard, one of the proponents may be allowed a rebuttal. For items not on the agenda, time will be provided for public testimony after the regular items have been heard; however, the Commission cannot take any official action on such testimony. You will be asked to state your name and address for the records. Such items may be brought before the Commission at a later date for consideration by the Commission. The Traffic and Safety Commission is interested to hear all persons wishing to give testimony. However, it is requested that each new speaker add new information, and not repeat points which previous speakers have made. Persons not desiring to speak, but wishing to be recorded as proponents or opponents of record, may do so by submitting their name and address to the Secretary. The Traffic and Safety Commission shall consider, and whenever necessary investigate all requests or suggestions concerning public traffic safety or controls, and on the basis of such deliberation may submit to the City Council a report of recommendations for action relating to such requests or suggestions concerning public traffic and safety and controls on matters relating to the installation of traffic control signals, traffic calming devices, designation of handicap parking in residential neighborhoods, temporary street closures, installation of stop signs, signage, beacons, crosswalks, speed bumps and humps, painting of red curbs, yellow commercial vehicle loading and unloading, green short time parking, white passenger loading and unloading, etc. The Traffic and Safety Commission is delegated the authority to take final action unless these items are appealed to the City Council or require City Council funding priority.
For the designation of Preferential Parking Districts, the Traffic and Safety Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Requests that are recommended for approval are automatically forwarded to the City Council. Requests for the designation of Preferential Parking Districts that are denied must be appealed if they are to go forward to the City Council. APPEAL PROCEDURE A. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Traffic and Safety Commission may, not later than fifteen days following the rendering of the decision by the City Traffic and Safety Commission, file a written letter of appeal with the City Clerk, appealing the decision of the City Traffic and Safety Commission to the City Council; or, the City Council, may, upon motion, determine to review the decision of the City Traffic and Safety Commission in the same manner as if an appeal had been filed by a person aggrieved by such a decision. B. Upon notification by the Clerk of such appeal, the Secretary of the City Traffic and Safety Commission shall transmit to the Clerk the City Traffic and Safety Commission s file with reference to the matter appealed. The Clerk shall collect a fee of $510.00 for the appeal of decision. The Clerk shall place the matter on the City Council s agenda as soon as possible thereafter, and shall give the appellant, and any other interested person requesting such notice, ten days written notice of the time and place of such hearing. The City Council shall at the time of such hearing, review the matter and, shall affirm, modify or reverse the Traffic and Safety Commission s decision. The determination of the City Council shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 2058 1 (part), 1991: prior code 3201.02 (part). 6. SCHEDULED MATTERS; For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. The proponents and opponents will be allowed to speak on issues relating to the matter. At the Chairperson s discretion, reasonable time limitations may be placed upon individual testimony. After all persons have spoken, one of the proponents is allowed to rebut and/or summarize, and then the hearing is closed. The Commission will begin their decision process following the closing of the hearing. A. Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 753 Bradshawe Street Ms. Michiko Koga, a resident of 753 Bradshawe Street has been issued a disabled person placard. Ms. Michiko Koga submitted a Traffic Service Request Application for installation of an on-street handicapped parking space in front of her residence. A copy of the State of California issued Disabled Person placard is attached. Proof of residency has been verified. Staff investigated the location and noted the residence is located on
the west side of Bradshawe Street. On-street parking is available along both the east and west curb lines of Bradshawe Street. Per staff s field investigation, the applicant s residence does have a one car garage with only alley access. It appears a more direct access may be available and possible on-site through the garage. There is no driveway in the front of the residence so the applicant does not have adequate on-site front yard facilities to accommodate parking. On-street curb side parking in front of her house would provide the most direct access for the applicant. The City s policy for installation of on-street handicapped parking requires that the street location be the most accessible location to serve the needs of the handicapped and there is not adequate off-street parking accessible to the resident. There is no way to confirm access to the existing garage on-site to allow parking for the applicant. A dedicated parking space in front of her house would provide the most direct and accessible parking for the handicapped individual. Therefore, staff recommends approval of this on-street parking request since the request meets the requirements of the City s policy for handicapped parking. Fiscal Impact: N/A Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve this applicants request for on-street handicap parking space. AGENDA ITEM 6-A
Aerial View of 753 Bradshawe Street
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Street View of 753 Bradshawe Street
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Alley View of 753 Bradshawe Street
AGENDA ITEM 6-A Ms. Michiko Koga 753 Bradshawe Street Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Ms. Koga; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-A: Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 753 Bradshawe St. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns. This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above.
Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com under Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title II). AGENDA ITEM 6-A Owner/Occupant Bradshawe Street Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Owner/Occupant; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-A: Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 753 Bradshawe St.
As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns. This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above. Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title II). AGENDA ITEM 6-A B. Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 337 N. 6 th Street Ms. Evelyn Maxwell, a resident of 337 N. 6 th Street has been issued a disabled person placard. Ms. Evelyn Maxwell submitted a Traffic Service Request Application for installation of an on-street handicapped parking space in front of her residence. A copy of the State of California issued Disabled Person placard is attached. Proof of residency has been verified. Staff investigated the location and noted the residence is located on the west side of N. 6 th Street. On-street parking is available along both the east and west curb lines of N. 6 th Street. Per staff s field investigation, the applicant s residence has a one car garage and there is additional driveway parking. It appears direct access is available on-site by using the driveway for on-site parking. However, on-street curb side parking in front of her house
would provide the most direct access for the applicant. The City s policy for installation of on-street handicapped parking requires that the street location be the most accessible location to serve the needs of the handicapped and there is not adequate off-street parking accessible to the resident. There is an existing garage on-site to allow parking for the applicant but the driveway is loaded with plants and other equipment making access to the garage not accessible. Also, there is a gate that has to be opened to allow access for a wheel chair. A dedicated parking space in front of her house would provide the most direct and accessible parking for the handicapped individual. Therefore, staff recommends approval of this on-street parking request since the request meets the requirements of the City s policy for handicapped parking. Fiscal Impact: N/A Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve this applicants request for on-street handicap parking space. AGENDA ITEM 6-B
Aerial View of 337 N. 6 th Street
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Street View of 337 N. 6 th Street
AGENDA ITEM 6-B Ms. Evelyn Maxwell 337 N 6 th Street Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Ms. Maxwell; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-B: Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 337 N. 6 th Street. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns.
This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above. Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title II AGENDA ITEM 6-B Owner/Occupant N. 6 th Street Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Owner/Occupant;
Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-B: Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 337 N. 6 th Street. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns. This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above. Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title II AGENDA ITEM 6-B C. Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 313 E. Los Amigos Avenue Mr. Albert Ibaraki and Ms. Alice Yasuye, are residents of 313 E. Los Amigos Avenue and both residents have been issued a disabled person placard. Mr. Albert Ibaraki and Ms. Alice Yasuye submitted a Traffic Service Request Application for installation of an on-
street handicapped parking space in front of their residence. A copy of the State of California issued Disabled Person placard is attached. Proof of residency has been verified for both persons. Staff investigated the location and noted the residence is located on the south side of E. Los Amigos Avenue. On-street parking is available along both the north and south curb lines of E. Los Amigos Avenue. The City s policy for installation of on-street handicapped parking requires that the street location be the most accessible location to serve the needs of the handicapped and there is not adequate off-street parking accessible to the resident. Per staff s investigation, the applicant s residence has a one car garage and additional driveway parking. It appears a more direct access is available on-site to both residents, either through the garage or by using the driveway s on-site parking area. The applicants at this residence appear to have adequate on-site facilities to accommodate parking. The provision of on-street curb side parking would only provide additional parking for the applicants. Therefore, staff recommends denial of this on-street parking request since the request does not meet the requirements of the City s policy for handicapped parking. Fiscal Impact: N/A Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic and Safety Commission deny this applicants request for on-street handicap parking space.
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Aerial View of 313 E. Los Amigos Avenue AGENDA ITEM 6-C
Street View of 313 E. Los Amigos Avenue AGENDA ITEM 6-C
Mr. Albert Ibaraki 313 E. Los Amigos Ave. Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Mr. Ibaraki; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-C: Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 313 E. Los Amigos Ave. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns. This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above.
Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title II AGENDA ITEM 6-C Ms. Alice Yasuye 313 E. Los Amigos Ave. Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Ms. Yasuye; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.
AGENDA ITEM 6-C: Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 313 E. Los Amigos Ave. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns. This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above. Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title II AGENDA ITEM 6-C Owner/Occupant E. Los Amigos Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Owner/Occupant; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-C: Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 313 E. Los Amigos Ave. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns. This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above. Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title II AGENDA ITEM 6-C
D. Request for Installation of Red Curb for new Bus Stop at the Southwest corner of Paramount Blvd and Arroyo Drive The Montebello Transportation Department is requesting installation of approximately 56 feet of red curb at this location. The red curb will be installed between the existing two driveways on Paramount Blvd for the ARCO Gas Station located at the corner. The stop will be shared with the LA Metro buses. Ideally, bus stops are 70 to 80 feet, however, in order to minimize the impact and due to existing conditions, only 56 feet of curb is being requested. Staff inspected the location and found that the proposed location is the best location to add such a bus stop. (NOTE: As service was to start on Monday, September 17, 2018, Transportation Department Staff has already painted the red curb). Fiscal Impact: There is no impact on the General Fund, as funding for painting and sign installation will be provided by the Transportation Department. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve the request by the Transportation Department.
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Paramount Blvd & Arroyo Dr.
AGENDA ITEM 6-D ARCO Gas Station 1761 Paramount Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear ARCO; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-D: Request for Installation of Red Curb at intersection Paramount & Arroyo. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns.
This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above. Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title 11 AGENDA ITEM 6-D E. Request for Installation of Red Curb for new Bus Stop at the Southeast corner of Paramount Blvd and Market Place Drive The Montebello Transportation Department is requesting installation of approximately 69 feet of red curb at this location. The red curb will be installed between the existing two driveways on Paramount Blvd for the Chevron Gas Station located at the corner. The stop will be shared with the LA Metro buses. Ideally, bus stops are between 70 feet to 80 feet, however, in order to minimize the impact and due to existing conditions, only 69 feet of curb is being requested. Staff inspected the location and found that the proposed location it is the best location to add such a bus stop. (NOTE: As service was to start on Monday, September 17, 2018, Transportation Department Staff has already painted the red curb). Fiscal Impact: There is no impact on the General Fund, as funding for painting and sign installation will be provided by the Transportation Department. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve the request by the Transportation Department.
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Paramount Blvd. & Market Place Dr.
AGENDA ITEM 6-E CHEVRON Gas 1600 Paramount Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Dear Chevron; Please be advised that the Montebello Traffic and Safety Commission will be holding a public meeting in the Montebello City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 West Beverly Boulevard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. AGENDA ITEM 6-E: Request for Installation of Red Curb at intersection Paramount & Market Place Dr. As an interested party you are invited to attend this public meeting to express your opinion and for questions that may arise from the Commission. However, if you cannot attend this meeting, you may send a representative who has knowledge regarding your concerns. This public meeting is open to all interested persons. Any person wishing to speak in favor of, or against this proposal, may do so at the time and place stated above.
Any person wishing additional information regarding this matter may call the Montebello Engineering Division at (323) 887-1200 extension 460. Or go to City web page at: WWW.cityofmontebello.com click on Agendas, Traffic & Safety Commission. Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer Traffic and Safety Commission In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Engineering Division at 887-1200 extension 460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102.104 ADA Title 11 AGENDA ITEM 6-E 7. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED IN THE AGENDA 8. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMENTS A. TRAFFIC ENGINEER/STAFF COMMENTS B. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENTS C. FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENTS D. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT The next regular Traffic & Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
CITY OF MONTEBELLO 1600 WEST MONTEBELLO BOULEVARD MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION The CITY OF MONTEBELLO TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION meeting scheduled for September 5, 2018 at 6:00P.M. has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. Roberta Lacayo Roberta Lacayo, Traffic & Safety Commission Secretary 323-887-1200 Ext: 460
CITY OF MONTEBELLO Traffic and Safety Commission Minutes of August 1, 2018 The Traffic and Safety Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. on the day scheduled in the City Hall Council Chambers 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m. by Commissioner Klemundt 2. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Torres B. INVOCATION Given by Commissioner Egurrola 3. ROLL CALL Present: Late: Absent: Commissioners: Klemundt, Torres, Aliksanian and Egurrola Commissioner Barajas AYES: 4 Commissioner Torres motioned to excuse Commissioner Barajas, seconded by Commissioner Klemundt. NAYES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Batson, City Engineer Kouri, City Traffic Engineer Late: Barnes, Secretary Lacayo, Fire Marshall Johnson and PD, Sargent Kim Staff Absent: None AYES: 4 NAYES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AYES: 4 Commissioner Torres motioned to approve the minutes of June 6, 2018, seconded by Commissioner Egurrola. NAYES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
5. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Continued from June 6 meeting, request for installation of Blue Curb at 1416 Espanol. For those in the audience who are not familiar with the operation of the Traffic and Safety Commission, the following summarizes the procedure: For each item on the agenda for this evening, engineering staff will present a report to the Traffic and Safety Commission. The audience will be asked for comment. Those wishing to speak are asked to come forward, speak into the microphone, and give their name and address for the taped record. Those speaking in favor are asked to speak first, then those in opposition. After those speaking in opposition are heard, one of the proponents may be allowed a rebuttal. For items not on the agenda, time will be provided for public testimony after the regular items have been heard; however, the Commission cannot take any official action on such testimony. You will be asked to state your name and address for the records. Such items may be brought before the Commission at a later date for consideration by the Commission. The Traffic and Safety Commission is interested to hear all persons wishing to give testimony. However, it is requested that each new speaker add new information, and not repeat points which previous speakers have made. Persons not desiring to speak, but wishing to be recorded as proponents or opponents of record, may do so by submitting their name and address to the Secretary. The Traffic and Safety Commission shall consider, and whenever necessary investigate all requests or suggestions concerning public traffic safety or controls, and on the basis of such deliberation may submit to the City Council a report of recommendations for action relating to such requests or suggestions concerning public traffic and safety and controls on matters relating to the installation of traffic control signals, traffic calming devices, designation of handicap parking in residential neighborhoods, temporary street closures, installation of stop signs, signage, beacons, crosswalks, speed bumps and humps, painting of red curbs, yellow commercial vehicle loading and unloading, green short time parking, white passenger loading and unloading, etc. The Traffic and Safety Commission is delegated the authority to take final action unless these items are appealed to the City Council or require City Council funding priority. For the designation of Preferential Parking Districts, the Traffic and Safety Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Requests that are recommended for approval are automatically forwarded to the City Council. Requests for the designation of Preferential Parking Districts that are denied must be appealed if they are to go forward to the City Council.
SCHEDULED MATTERS; F. Review of Proposed Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Vail Ave. and Appian Way. G. Request for Installation of Blue Curb at 1416 Espanol. A. Review of Proposed Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Vail Ave. and Appian Way. Ms. Rose Valencia, resident of 1009 Salerno, submitted a Traffic Service Request Application back on March 8, 2016 for installation of flashing beacons or a traffic signal at the intersection of Vail Ave. and Appian Way as she witnessed many drivers not complying with the existing allway stop signs on the Vail Ave. approach to Appian Way. The item was put on the June 1, 2016 Agenda, but was pulled off to gather more information. On January 4, 2017, the item was brought back to the Traffic and Safety Commission for review and discussion, Installing Flashing Beacons with Stop Ahead Warning sign (W3-1) on northbound Vail Ave approach and north of Milano was approved February 1, 2017, City received a signed petition signed by residents in the vicinity of the intersection that were not happy with the improvements. August 1, 2017 Staff s new improvements were approved to install ladder type of crosswalks at Vail and Appian Way, as these are school crosswalks and Install lighted stop signs on both approaches to Vail Avenue. Many residents were present to speak in favor of and also for against the proposed item. Commission Action: Commissioner Torres motioned to approve the request and install ladder type crosswalks at Vail Ave. and Appian Way, install flashing stop signs with programmable timer with the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm. At approaches to Vail Ave., and install 25 MPH speed limit sign, seconded by Commissioner Egurrola. Commissioner Klemundt thanked the residents for attending and to acknowledge the eldest and youngest resident in attendance. AYES: 4 NAYES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
B. Request for installation of Blue Curb at 1416 Espanol Mr. Herman Hoyos, resident of 1416 Espanol Avenue, staff report had wrong information on agenda so the Commission asked to bring back this item. He has a small garage his truck is very long and will not fit in it. He is having upcoming surgery for liver transplant and will be in wheelchair for quite some time, stated that it would be much easier to enter and exit from the sidewalk at the curb. Commission Action: Commissioner Klemundt motioned to override staff s recommendation and approve the request for on street handicapped parking space with one condition that if not needed in one year to contact Traffic & Safety Commission to have it removed, seconded by Commissioner Aliksanian. AYES: 4 NAYES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 7. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED IN THE AGENDA 8. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMENTS A. TRAFFIC ENGINEER/STAFF COMMENTS B. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENTS Sargent Kim mentioned that he would see about having a special watch at Vail Ave. and Appian Way. C. FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENTS None D. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Aliksanian mentioned the traffic situation along Neil Armstrong. City Engineer Kouri stated that they are working on changes, adding a stop sign on the east bound side of Market Place, adding two north bound left turn lanes, there will be another round of improvements after impact study has been done. 9. ADJOURNMENT The next regular Traffic & Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2018.