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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1978/06/21 - RegularTEMPLE CITY PARKING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 21, 1978 INITIATION: 1. Chairman Graham called to order the regular meeting of the Parking Commission at 3:00 P.M. in Council Chamber of City Hall. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Commissioner Konrad. 3. Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Driver, Konrad, McVey, Graham Absent: Commissioner Millham Also Present: Assistant City Manager Pucci, Planning Director Dragicevich Chairman Graham stated notification had been received from Commis- sioner Millham of illness in the family, that he was uncertain if he would be able to attend the meeting. Commissioner Konrad moved to excuse Commissioner Millham's absence for cause. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Driver and carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 15, 1978 Commissioner McVey referred to Page 2, paragraph 5, of the minutes, suggesting a clarification was required regarding Mr. Amlin's statement that 13 out of 15 petitioners requesting the northerly portion of public parking lot No. 5 be changed to all day parking. This was not the case, the majority of signatures were tenants. Commissioner Driver moved to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McVey and carried. 5. COMMUNICATIONS: Assistant City Manager Pucci reviewed a letter from Mr. Albert Anspach, Liebergs, 9565 E. Las Tunas Drive, regarding difficulties encountered by large delivery trucks using the ramp behind the store. Because of a citation issued to a driver, Mr. Anspach asked the Commission to mark the ramp as an official loading zone, which was the purpose of the ramp. In discussion, .Commissioner McVey noted the words, "Shipping and Receiving" is indicated on the back of the building; however, the officer who issued the citation felt it was a pedestrian crossing since it was not identified as a loading zone. Mr. McVey felt for purposes of clarification, the ramp should be marked as a loading zone. Commissioner Konrad saw no - reason why it should not be so identified, saying it would be for the use of all merchants in the block. Commissioner Driver agreed the ramp should be marked as a yellow loading zone for the protection of truck drivers making deliveries. Planning Director Dragicevich said, from his observations, large trucks normally park parallel to the mall sidewalk and unload merchandise across the ramp, which allows very little space for cars to maneuver around. Smaller trucks are able to back into the loading area. 3:10 P.M. Commissioner Millham arrived and was brought up to date on the discussion. Mr. Millham explained the original concept of the malls was to provide for the ramp in question to be specifically set aside for loading purposes. He suggested that signs be placed reading "For Loading and Unloading Only." Chairman Graham reviewed the contents of Mr. Anspach's letter, noting the problem apparently emanated from a disabled delivery truck left backed into the unmarked loading ramp.' She would be in favor of marking the ramp as a loading area since there are similar ramps so marked in other public parking lots. PARKING COMMISSION MINUTES - MEETING OF JUNE 21, 1978 PAGE 2 In further discussion of the request, Commissioner Millham pointed out there would be no loss of parking spaces as there are planters on either side of the ramp. Commissioner Driver moved to recommend to the City Council the ramp behind Lieberg's building, 9565 Las Tunas Drive, be painted as a yellow loading zone. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Konrad and carried unanimously. 6. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO 'DISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward. 7. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Assistant City Manager Pucci gave an updated report on the status of the Zager Smith agreement, advising that Mr. Mel Zager, 9510 Las Tunas Drive, is in the process of complying with the provisions which will enable him to use the pedestrian mall for loading and unloading of merchandise . Chairman Graham said the Coiuii_ssion would welcome a staff report on the outcome of the negotiations at the next regular meeting. B. Mr. Pucci explained the drainage problem at the mall located at the west side of Camellia Avenue, north of Las Tunas Drive, was being corrected with the restructuring of the drain by City forces. The modification had been recommended by the Parking Commission last year. C. Commissioner Driver suggested selective enforcement of the public parking lot north of Las Tunas Drive between Camellia Avenue and Temple City Boulevard, noting that he had observed the "all day Parker" again, taking up portions of the parking spaces which are for customers of the merchants in the block. Commissioner Konrad said there were similar problems in the public parking lot south of Las Tunas Drive, easterly of Temple City Boulevard. Commissioner Millham asked if the Commission could, as a body, request enforcement of the posted restrictions on the parking lots. Mr. Pucci asked the Commission to identify the hours they felt enforcement would be most effective, explaining the limitations on the use of units for this purpose. It was the consensus that enforcement would be most effective beginning shortly after 1:30 p.m. Mr. Pucci stated he would try to coordinate some selective enforcement if it were feasible. D. Commissioner Driver requested that trees in the malls be trimmed. Mr. Pucci said he would refer the request to the Maintenance Superintendent for scheduling. E. Commissioner Millham expressed appreciation on his reappoint- ment by the City Council to the Parking Commission, an action which took place at the City Council meeting of June 20 when he and Chairman Graham were reappointed for a two -year term. 8 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Commissioner Driver moved to adjourn at 3:27 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Konrad and carried. The next regular meeting of the Commission will be held on October 18, 1978, 3:00 P.M., in Council Chamber of City Hall. ATTEST: Secretary