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AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATZON AT THE REGULAR �
, MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING
. COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON'NOVEMBER 19, 1980'AT,
. 7:30 P.'M. �
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE $"����''�
-_ -2. CALL TO ORDER - CHAI?2MAN MALCHOW ��/��
3. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS - SECRETARY ESTRADA
William Cunningham
,'", Robert Archambault
' , Archie Legg
„ ', E�lwood Gray
Wilbert Malchow
�4. APPROVAL.OF MINUTES
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
- ' , SCHEDULED MATTERS �
NEW BUSINESS
5. REQUEST FOR PARKING ON IMPERIAL HIGHWAY'BETWEEN CARSON
DRIVE 'AND BULLIS ROAD ON SUNDAY.
6'. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON ST[-�TE STREET AT POPLAR DRIVE
` . 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEM
. COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
o . ADJOURNMENT
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REGU7�}R MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSI01`I
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
October 23, 1980
A regular meeting of the Traffic and Parking Commission was held
at 7:30 P.M. on above date in the Council Chambers of the Lynwood
� City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Malchow. Commissioners
Cunningham, Archambault, and Legg answered ro11 call. Also present
were Harold Williams, Deputy Collins, Jim weaver and Marina Estrada.
Commissioner Gray was absent.
APPROVAL OF MIiVUTES
Commissioner Legg moved, seconded by Commissioner Archambault,
to approve the Minutes of Seatember 25, 1980; motion carried.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
James Rowe, 5200 Cortland, Lynwood, came forward and was informed
that his topic was on the agenda and would be discussed during
� new business.
B.J. Struther, representing Pastor Stewart, 3740 E. Imperial
Highway, spoke of par:cing problems the Emmanuel Temple Church is
having and requested temporary parking for their church members
on Sunday, both sides of Imperial between Bullis Road and Carson
� Drive. Mr. Struther responded to Commissioner Cunningham that
_ the church has approximately 400,people in attendance and they
have two church buses and several recreational vehicles utilized
for transporting members.
f4r. Weaver stated the Engineering Division wi11 be taking traf`ic
counts and discussing the matter with the residents in the area.
After it is reviewed, the request will be brought back to the
Commission at their next meeting.
Benito Miranda, Assistant Executive Director of Lynwood Services,
residing at 3893 LeSage Street, Lynwood, would like to have a
crossing guard feasibility study done on Fernwood Avenue and Fir
Street, Jackson Avenue and Imperial Highway, and State Street and
Imperial Highway. Also, he wished to discuss the dangerous inter-
section of Ruth Street and Imperial Highway, where he suggested a
chain link bridge overpass be constructed with Federal funds.
Mr. Miranda explained that although some effort has been made to
alleviate the situation, it has not been enough and the lives of
the crossing guards as well as the children are in jeopardy.
Mr. Weaver stated that a new funding grant may be used for a traffic
signal and pedestrian heads at that location. He stated the
aaplication for the grant will be submitted in vovember.
Laura Morris, 3702 Lynwood Road, Lynwood, addressed the Commission
to state that a stop sign is needed in front of the Lincoln School
at State Street and Poplar Drive, because the tra�fic is so fast
in that area.
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Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission
October 23, 1980
A1 Serpas, 10212 "B" San Antonio Avenue, South Gate, came forward
re�resenting.Maria's Fashions„ 2931 E. Imperial Highway,,.Lynwood,.
' Mr. Serpas stated that he owns the buildings at 2927, 2929 and
2931 E. Imperial Highway. His employees are unable to park during
working hours and it is impossible to unload trucks for his business
due to the "No Parking Anytime" signs that have been installed.
Also, there is no parking for his customers. He told of a ticket
received for parking at the curb which had no color at .all.
Mr. Weaver stated the matter would be investigated as the ticket
may have been issued in error. This matter wi11 be reported back
to the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Green Curb Request - Atlantic Avenue
Zt was reported that Councilman Rowe had submitted a request on
behalf of Lynmart Supermarket and adjacent businesses_.on__the west
side of Atlantic Avenue between Cortland Street and Brewster Avenue
at 11631 Atlantic Avenue, which had requested green curb be installed
in front of their businesses.
Mr. Weaver stated that it was planned to maintain extensive
surveillance of the area to insure that the two hour restriction
is observed,.and that this enforcement would satisfy the merchants.
Commissioners Legg and Archambault had visited the businesses and
received information that they wished to have the green curb from
the driveway to the corner.
James Rowe, 5300 Cortland, Lynwood, stated he wondered why it was
indicated by staff that the businesses do not want the curb green
when in fact they still do. He felt that staff should be more
concerned with the needs of the businesses. Mr. Rowe further
stated that the owner of Lynmart Supermarket had received notice
of the agenda recommending denial so had felt nothing could be
done. Mr. Rowe wondered why he had not been invited to the meeting.
Mr. williams stated that was done in person when visiting the site.
Commissioner Cunningham moved to table the matter until such time
as the res�onses of the merchants could be received. ??otion died
for lack of a second.
Commissioner Legg stated that since he and Commissioner Archambault
had already received resoonses from che merchants, their desires
to have.the green curb is established.
Commissioner Legg moved, seconded by Commissioner Archambault, to
install the green curb as requested.
ROLL CALL: Ayes - Commissioners Archambault, Legg, Malchow
Noes - None
Abstain - Commissioner Cnnningham
Absent - Commissioner Gray
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Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission
October 23, 1980 _
Crossing Guard Request - Long Beach Boulevard and Lynwood Road
Mr. Wil�liams reported on the request for a� investigation to
determine the need for a school crossing guard at Long Beach
Boulevard and Lynwood Road near Wilson Elementary School. It was
indicated that the intersection is signalized but has no pedestrian
signals. Investigations revealed that the intersection did not
. qualify, under the guidelines set by the City of Lynwood School
Crossing Guard Policy, ?2esolution No. 79-106 and the findings of
field investigations conducted by staff. The problem appeared to
be the unsafe manner in which the school children cross Long
Beach Boulevard and the running of red lights by motorists.
, Commissioner Legg stated he had observed the students crossing in
an orderly fashion at the subject intersection; however, he felt
there may be a problem at the hamburger stand on Louise Street.
Commissioner Malchow had also observed no problems with crossing
at subject location.
D7r. �4illiams stated a crossing guard would not help because the
children are crossing at locations other than the recommended
safe crossing.
Mr. Miranda requested that a crossing guard be placed at.Fir Street
and Ferwood Avenue. Furthermore, he did not feel that a guard at
Lynwood Road and Fernwood Avenue would be feasible since there are
only seven crossing guards available for the whole city.
Commissioner Leqg moved, seconded by Commissioner Archambault, to
accept the recommendation of staff for denial of a crossing guard
at above described location.
ROLL CALL: Ayes - Commissioners Cunningham, Archambault, Legg,
Malchow
Noes - None
Absent - Commissioner Gray
Request for School Bus Loading Zone - 11081 Harris Avenue
The Secretary reported on a request by Dr..C.L. Gemmell, Principal
of Lynwood Adventist Academy, for the installation of a school bus
loading zone at 11081 Harris Avenue.
Mr. Williams explained that the school buses have to drive onto the
playground to allow the students to load and unload from the buses
which is creating a hazardous situation for the children. Recommendation
for approval with three alternatives was presented.
Chairman Malchow requested staff investigate whether a vellow line
should be installed at the curve knuckle at Harris Avenue and Los
Flores Boulevard. Ae and Commissioner Leqg felt that the curve would
be too dangerous for a bus loading zone. In response tc Commissioner
Cunningham, Mr. Williams stated the principal had not indicated
exactly where he wanted the loading zone, just that it be close to
the schocl.
Commissioner Legg moved, seconded by Commissioner Archambault, to
provide the bus loading zone beginning 150' south of Los Flores
Boulevard and extending a distance of 150' south; providing said
loading zone by posting a parking restriction of "No Parking,
8 A.�K. to 4 P.M. School Days, Buses Excepted".
?20LL CALL: Ayes - Commissioners Cunningham, Archambault, Legg
Malchow
• Noes - None
Absent - Commissioner Gray
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Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission
October 23, 1980
Conference Invitation
:�Ir. Williams informed the Commission he had made reservations
for all of them to attend the Conference on the 1980 Legislative
Changes to the Vehicle Code to be held Tuesday, November 18, 1980,
from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the manager's dining room of the Automobile
C•lub, 2601 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. He urged all the
members of the Commission to attend.
COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Legg inquired if Paul Fowler had been contacted to
attend the meetings; Mr. Williams stated he would call or send
a letter.
Commissioner Legg reported that the market at the northwest corner
of Seminole Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard has sandwich signs on
the curb. Besides not being allowed by ordinance, they are obstructing
the view of traffic coming from Seminole Avenue onto Long Beach
Boulevard to the extent that traffic coming from the north cannot
be seen.
Commissioner Legg inquired about upgrading stop signs to the larger
ones and referred to the intersection of Bullis Road and Platt
Avenue where traffic stops have improved. Mr. Williams explained
that the Street Division is in the process of upgrading all signs,
however, there is no program to change the existir.g standard stop
signs to the larger signs.
Commissioner Cunningham felt the action taken by the Commission
relative to the.situation in the area of 2931 Imperial Highway
was carefully considered at the time, and caution should be taken
in altering their decision.
Mr. Cunningham referred to a request at the previous meeting for a
raised median on Carlin Avenue and relayed what he had observed in
the City of Bell where a double double line with a foot divider had
been used.
Chairman Malchow reported that patrol cars are making U turns in
front of Julian's Liquor Store on Long Beach Boulevard at times
they are not on an emergency call. Commissioner Legg stated he
has observed the same thing occurring in front of his business.
Deputy Collins stated 'ne would bring the matter up to Sgt. Barrett.
Commissioner Legg suggested that election of officers be oostaoned
until reappointments are made by City Council. The Commission
agreed.
Chairman Malchow moved, seconded by Commissioner Legg, to adjourn
to the special meeting time of wednesday, vovember 19, 1980 at
7:30 P.^?. Motion.carried.
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ITEM NO. 5 -
, DATE: " NOVEMBER 19, 1980
, TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE �.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
FROM: HAROLD C. WILLIAMS, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, SECRETARY
'.' • TO TRAFFTC AND PARKING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PARKING ON IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BETWEEN°
• CARSON DRIVE AND BULLIS ROAD 01�3 SUNDAY.
PURPOSE
"" To review and discuss a request by Pastor Stewart of Emmanuel
Temple Church, to allow parking on Sunday on Imperial Highway
between Carson Drive and Bu11is Road: , ,
BACKGROUND
On October 20., 1980, a representative of Pastor Stewart requested
that the.City consider allowing the church members bo park on
Imperial Highway'between Carson Drive-and Bullis Road on Sunday.
. As you know, Mr. J.V. Struthers, of Emmanuel Temple Church, made
the same request ab the October 23, I980, meeting of the"Traffic
and Parking Commission.
Emmanuel Temple Church is located at 3740 E. Imperial Highway,
between Carson Drive and Bullis Road, and is attended by approxi-
' mately 400 persons. Although the-church has 2 buses and several
recreational vehicles to transport members to and from church,
the church is still faced with a parking problem. The existing
parking lot off Carson Drive has parking spaces available for 40
.' vehicles; according to the City Zoning Code, a church of this size
requires 50 parking spaces.
ANALYSIS
Staff's investigation has revealed that there are 212 available
park3ng spaces.on the residential streets near the church. As
indicated above, the church parking lot has space for.40 vehicles,
• making a total of 252 parking spaces presently available. The
south side of Imperial Highway between Carson Drive and Bullis Road
can accomodate only 8 new parkinq spaces and the north side of
Imperial Highway between Otis Street and McNerney Avenue can only
• accomodate 3 new parking spaces, a total of only 11 new parking ,
spaces.
� Imperial Highway is a major ar�erial. The ADT on Sunday is approxi-
mately 22,000 vehicles with about a 50-50 solit. The posted speed
limit is 40 M.P.H. From December, i979, to August, 1980, there
' were 7 accidents, however, most of them were rear end accidents.
Based on the above statements and the fact that it is common practice
to restrict parking on arterial highways, staff would recommend
against allowinq parking on Imperial Highway between Carson Drive
and Bullis Road.
�� RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Traf£ic and Parkinq Commission deny
the request for parking on Imperial Highway between Carson Drive
. and Bullis Road on Sunday.
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DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 1980
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC
AND PARKING COMMISSION
FROM:. HAROLD C. WILLIAMS, P.E., CITY ENGINEER, SECRETARY
TO TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON STATE STREET AND POPLAR DRIVE
PURPOSE:
To review and discuss a request by Ms. Laura Morris, 3702 Lynwood
Road, Lynwood, for the installation of stop signs on State Street
and Poplar Drive.
BACKGROUND
On October 23, 1980, Ms. Laura Morris requested that stop signs
be installed on State Street and Poplar Drive. She indicated that
the stop signs were needed in front of Lincoln Elementary School
to slow down traffic at the intersection to make the intersection
safer for school children crossing. Staff inet with Ms. Morris
on November 7, 1980, to learn the details of her requdst. Subsequent
to this meeting, staff conducted a routine traffic'investigation,
working within the guidelines of the document entitled."Traffic
Engineering Practices for Sma�ler Municipalities."
The following facts were collected:
1. State Street and Pcplar Drive is a Two-way controlled
intersection with stop signs on Poplar Drive.
2. State Str.eet and Vorton Avenue, which is located 200'
north of State Street and Poplar Drive, is a Four-way controlled
intersection.
3. Norton Avenue and State Street is a designated school
crossing on the "Safest Route to Lynwood Elementary Schools" map.
Equally important, there is an adult crossing guard stationed at
this intersection.
4. There has been one and only one r.eported accident within
the last 12 months at the intersection of Poplar Drive and State
Street.
ANALYSIS
Based on the experience of various agencies using Multi-way stops,
the following generalizations regarding their use were developed.
�i: Multi-way stops should not be used specifically as an aid
to pedestrian crossinqs.
B. Multi-way stops should not be used as a speed ccntrol
measure.
Based on the facts outlined above, and particularly the fact
that there is a controlled intersection within 200' of State Street
and Poolar Drive, coupied with the fact that this intersection is
a designated crossing on the "Safest Route to L_vnwood Elementary
Schools" map manned by an adult crossing guard, staff would.recommend
against creating a Four-way stoo control at the intersection of State
Street and Poplar Drive.
The crossing problem seems to be related to the fact that the students
are not using designated crossing at ivorton Avenue. Staff suagests
that the following be done to encourage the students to use the
designated crossing at Norton Avenue and State Street
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Request for Stop Signs on State Street and Poplar Drive
a. Lincoln Elementary School staff should iinplement a
refresher course on the use and purpose of the "Safest Route
to Lynwood Elementary Schools." In addition, oeriodic field
reviews should be made to insure the students compliance.
b. Selective enforcement by the Sheriff's Department
during the hours that school children are going to and from
school should be encouraged.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the guidelines set forth in the document entitled,
"Traffic Engineering Practices for Smaller Municipalities" and
the findirgs of field investigations, it is recommended that the
request for a Four-way stop at Poplar Drive and State Street
be denied.