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Home My Public Portal About09-26-96 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSIONJ IF J 1 2 3 4 5 R AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1996 AT 6:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES CALL FOR ORDER - CHAIRMAN RODNEY WHITE '-IV E D CITY OF I,YNW000 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE l CI lY CLERKS QrFICE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING AM "I 2 1996 pY ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS 7s8i9il0illM9i / RODNEY WHITE RICK SANCHEZ W I IN uuuwwu �� JOHN BEIMER MARGARET BRIGHT WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULED MATTERS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING RESTRICTIONS WEST SIDE OF WRIGHT RD. BETWEEN M.L.K. Jr. BLVD. AND CORTLAND STREET REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS T96 -MTG9 y :A_REGULAR MEETING OF'.THE'TRAFFIC -AND PARKING'COMMISSION :OF THE CITY °OF - LYNWOOD - - - Minutes of - the August_ 22 -, 1 :996 Meeting ` CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Rodney White called the meeting to order.at 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Rodney White lead the Commission in Allegiance. _ ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING Ted Semaan acknowledged the posting of the Traffic and Parking Commission Agenda on August 19, 1996. ROLL CALL Commissioners John Beimer, Margaret Bright, Rodney White, and Rick Sanchez answered roll call Commissioner William Cunningham was not present. Also present were Ted Semaan from the Public Works Department and Deputy Barton from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Beimer made the motion to accept the minutes as written. Commissioner Sanchez seconded the motion and the minutes were approved as written. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION PrOTITa SCHEDULED MATTERS Item #6 Handicap Parking Request - 4546 Arlington Avenue. Mrs. Helen Sims, 4546 Arlington Avenue, mother of Ronnie Martin :was present. The Commission addressed several questions to ,Mrs. Sims regarding the Handicap Parking space. Mrs. Sims stated that she needed the space in driveway because she has a 'back problems and was also handicapped. The Commission agreed ;that since Mr. Martin does not own a vehicle or a handicap ;sticker and Mrs. Sims does not have a handicap sticker, the request - for handicap parking -at this -time is The Commission further added that after'Mr. had obtained a - vehicle and a handicap sticker,,the_.request could -be brought = _ back to the Commission and be re- evaluated. Chairperson White - made a.motion to deny the request at this time and it be returned to the - commission when Mr. Martin obtained a vehicle and the handicap sticker. Commissioner Beimer seconded motion, all voted in favor to bring back at a later date. _ REVIEW OF UP COMING ITEMS Staff reviewed up coming items with - Commission.' INFORMATIONAL ITEMS _ The Commission was given a brief status of the following CIP's.: 1. Public Works Corporate Yard 2. City Hall New Wing _ 3. Street Lighting Various Locations 4. Alameda Street Improvement - 5. Emergency generator 6. Long Beach Blvd. Safety /Beautification 7. City Hall ADA Improvement Project ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION Tile Traffic and Parking Commission reviewed items for future consideration. COMMISSIONER ORALS Commissioner Beimer - requested to meet with staff to show him the procedures of Public Works. Commissioner Sanchez - none. Commissioner Bright - none. Chairman White - stated that street light on his street is still not working. He also stated that the youth labor program working on Atlantic Avenue installing water line, was doing a very good job. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner White made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Beimer seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:04 p.m. t96 -8mtd DATE: September 26, 1996 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Wo s Ted Semaan, Civil Engineering Assistan SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING RESTRICTION WEST SIDE OF WRIGHT ROAD BETWEEN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. AND CORTLAND STREET PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support staff's recommendation to eliminate parking on the west side of Wright Road by installing "COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING PROHIBITED ", modified R36 signs between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to Cotland Street. BACKGROUND: The Public Works - Department received a request from Traffic and Parking Commissioners William Cunningham and John Beimer to investigate the restriction of truck parking on the west side of Wright Road between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Cortland Street. ANALYSIS: Wright Road is 40 feet, curb to curb. In conformance with the Lynwood Municipal Code, Chapter 7, Section 15 -h. No person shall park any commercial vehicle, truck, or trailer, with a manufacturer's gross vehicle -- weight rating of ten thousand (10,000) pounds or more on any street within any residential or business district within the City, excluding industrial areas with business districts as such districts are determined by Sections 235, 240 and 515 of the California Vehicle Code, except while loading or unloading property, or when such vehicle is parked in connection with and in aid of the performance of a service to or on property in the block in which such vehicle is parked and for such time as is reasonable necessary to complete such permitted service, Prohibiting Commercial vehicle parking on Truck Routes. The City is recommending the elimination of commercial vehicle parking on the west side of Wright Rd. as requested. The elimination of parking will improve traffic safety and increase visibility at the intersection of Wright Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and for the residents using Ham Park. RECOMMENDATION: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support staff's recommendation to eliminate parking on the west side of Wright Road by installing "COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING PROHIBITED ", modified R36 signs between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Coftl;ind Street. Monthly Status Report Department of Public Works AUGUST, 1996 Prepared: Emilio M. Murga Director of Public Works 0 A Contents Monthly Report — AUGUST Capital Improvements Projects . . . Land Development Report . . . . . . Public Works Administration . . . . Complaint Summary . . . . . . . . . Management Information System (MIS) Water Maintenance . . . . . . . . . Traffic Signals /Street Lighting . Goals October, 1996 Public Works Administration . . Management Information System. Water Division . . . . . . . . Traffic Signals /Street Lighting w 41 1 - 4 5 6 7 8 - 9 10 - 15 16 . . . . . 17 18 .. . . . 19 • • • • • 20 • CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT August, 1996 1 Public Works Corporate Yard Project Description: Construction of City facilities including completion of Building "B" (Office & Warehouse), and construction of a portion of building "D" (garage), enclosed, City vehicle Parking at the Public'Works Corporate Yard at 11750 Alameda. Budget: Under review. Project Status: PROJECT IS PRESENTLY ON HOLD. 2. CITY HALL NEW WING (OLD SHERIFF STATION REMODELING) PROJECT DESCRIPTION Old Sheriff's Station building will be remodeled as a new wing to the City Hall, to be used by Public Works and Community Development Departments in the future. The work consists of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural design followed by related construction work. Budget: $ Under Review PROJECT STATUS Remodeling began in the building that had been occupied by Sheriff's Department, electrical was repaired, air conditioning units were installed, walls were painted, carpet laid, created new conference room with glass partitions. 1 3. STREET LIGHTING PROJECT ALONG VARIOUS STREETS PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of installation of fifty (50) marbelite new street light poles underground system along Tecumsah Avenue, Seminole Avenue, Tenaya Avenue, Cherokee Avenue, Sequoia Drive, Michigan Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue and Minnesota Avenue from Mariposa Lane to Long Beach Boulevard. Budget: $250,000.00 PROJECT STATUS The City will be working with Southern California Edison to energize the system. 4. ALAMEDA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project consists of the installation of thirteen (13) new street lighting poles with underground system from 103rd Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The project also consist of replacement of broken curb and gutters and sidewalks. Budget: $60,000.00 PROJECT STATUS Presently working with Southern California Edison to energize street lights. Preparing plans and specs for replacement of broken gutters and sidewalks. 5. EMERGENCY GENERATOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project consists of purchase and installation of an emergency generator to serve as back up power for well #8 and reservoir boosters. Budget: $130,000 2 C1 7 PROJECT STATUS Selection of type and size of generator has been completed. Preparation of specifications for purchase of generator to be reviewed by electrical engineer. Preliminary design for installation phase is in process. LONG BEACH BOULEVARD SAFETY /BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project consists of landscaping, hard scaping decorative lights and entry markers on Long Beach Boulevard median islands from Josephine to Mulford Avenue. Also addition of two marked, signalized cross walks by Caltrans are a part of the project. Budget: $ 292,000 PROJECT STATUS All ornamental street light footing have been completed. seventy (70 %) percent of the ornamental fence footing has been constructed. Two entry marker foundations, one planter around entry markers and four (4) planter areas have been erected and constructed Students placed moisture barriers and 1 1/2 electrical conduits at west curb in the median island from I -105 Freeway to Josephine Street. CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project will consist of removal of all barriers financially feasible, to make the City Hall building ADA accessible. Project to include restrooms, doors and hardware, ramps, stairs, drinking fountain and all other building items. Budget: $ 33,660. PROJECT STATUS Preliminary design and drawings have been completed and final design is in process. 3 8. ATLANTIC AVENUE - Water Improvement Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of the installation of a 12" PVC water main on Atlantic Avenue from Brewester to Martin King Jr. Boulevard. The installation of water services from the new water main to all the buildings on both sides of Atlantic Avenue. The existing adjacent water mains will be connected to the new main line. V96 -aug rd Date: SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 Subject: ENGINEERING DIVISION, LAND DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY REPORT Permits: Inspections: Plan Checks: Site Plans: Planning Commission Meeting: Traffic & Parking Commission meeting: Underground Service Alert Markings (USA): Flood Zone Information Traffic Signals: V96 -074 25 Issued 42 Performed 5 Plan check processed 5 Reviewed 1 Tuesday, August 13 1996 1 Thursday, August 22, 1996 300 Locations marked 5 Requests processed 52 Intersections inspected once each week 5 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 15, 1996 TO: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works FROM: Christian Valtierra, Public Works Supervisor Ted Semaan, Civil Engineering Assistant SUBJECT: Public Works Administrative Activities for August, 1996 1. General Administrative a. Submitted August, 1996 Complaint Summary. A total of (16) sixteen complaints were received for the Department of Public Works. All Complaints were addressed and routed to the proper division for resolving. b. Continued to work with HUB Cities, to provide work experience to various HUB student workers in various Public Works Divisions. C. Worked with the Engineering Division to continue the Youth Training Program that consists of the hiring of thirteen (13) local youth hired to work water modifications for Atlantic Avenue including installation of new water services, pull boxes, fire hydrant, various and new water main lines installations. d. Prepared and sent out Public Works Monthly Report for August, 1996. e. Assisted in preparation of various City Council Items. f. Assisted the MIS Division, with the LAN Server Upgrade. General Office tasks: The Public Works Administration is responsible for providing general support to all other Public Works Divisions. This includes complaint processing, time - sheets, mailing of parcel and utility maps, typing of Council Items and Resolutions, filing and handling over the counter information. v96 -078 MONTHLY COMPLAINT STATUS REPORT MONTH: August YEAR: 1996 DATE: September 12, 1996 NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS: 16 --------------------------------------- Complaint Type Incoming % ----------------------------------------- CONCRETE REPAIRS 1 6.25 OTHER COMPLAINTS 6 37.50 PONDING WATER 1 6.25 SCE STREET LIGHTS 6 37.50 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTN 2 12.50 ------------------------------------------ Total: 16 100.00 OTHER DEPARTMENTS 0 7 MEMORANDUM Date. September 12th, 1996 To Emilio M Murga, Director of Public Works From Frank Garcia, Civil Engineering Assistant Subject Management Information Systems (M.I.S ) Monthly Report For September, 1996 1 Research plan to segment Public Works Water Yard and City Hall LAN connection via additional network interface adapter Start research for new Ethernet cable connection installations at City Hall Building for MIS LAN 3 Start new computer setup at Cable Studio with new color desk printer and desktop publishing application installations. 4 Resolve WordPerfect printing problem for Human Resources. Assist with fixed asset inventory control for Public Works 0 Add new and missing Public Work accounts to DAR Accounting/Excel data link. 7 Transfer computer system from Entrepreneur Academy to Public Works Yard office with complete LAN access 8 Transfer computer system from Public Works Annex to old Sheriff Building for Public Works Project Manager 9 Start new Accounting Application installations for Recreation 10 Resolve printing problem at Public Works Water Yard printserver I 1 Setup simple Windows procedure to back up Gate Controlling data for Public Works. 9 12. Start ress for new Internet provider for Cable Studio ISR Internet access 13 Start on requested complaint database modifications for -City Manager and Public Works. 14 Resolve mouse problem and assist with new Printer connection at new Fire Chief s computer workstation at Fire Station #1 15 Purchase new laser printer for City Manager central printing station 16 Present LAN Users Group Meeting Converting WordPerfect and WordStar Files to Word for Windows. —. 17 Install Ethernet Twisted Pair cable at new Project Manger workstation in old Sheriff Building for Public Works 18 Upgrade and connect two complete computer systems to City of Lynwood's LAN for Code Enforcement 19 Diagnose and verify serial connection activity at Water computer workstation for Finance. 20 Complete requested City of Lynwood Complaint Database modifications and develop query, which will generate report on action taken fields. 21 Purchase complete Macintosh computer system for Public Works Project Manager 22. Start on computer upgrade at Ham Park for Recreation. 23 Complete 75 of computer upgrade request for Planning Manager workstation 24 Test LAN Alert monitoring system for MIS network server 25 Complete computer system setup with Internet access for City Manager 26 Continue with Internet access project via LAN/WAN protocol 27 Continued maintenance and users support service for all departments System statistics, down -time for September 1996 Total 45 min If \C'ORDFII,E \\'- ENGR'AIIS',AnS -0010 9 MONTHLY PRODUCTION REPORT PUBLIC WORKS/WATER DIVISION MONTH: AUGUST, 1996 TO: EMILIO M. MURGA FROM: RAUL M. SAENZ Water Turn On Water Turn Off Water Meter Read Water Meter Rereads Sewer Backup Pumps Checked Leaks Checked (Per C¢stomer Complaint) Water Main Leaks 241 120 4800 110 Books) 401 -0- 217 19 -0- Locations: Red Tags Posted 38 Lock/Pull Meters 23 Water Meters Replaced it General Complaints 25 mthpmd 10 WATER YEAR PROJECTION 1996 -1997 SEASONAL STORAGE FROM OCTOBER 1, 1996 TO APRIL 30, 1997 0 I- ACTUAL PROJECTED �SY:M r GRO WATE 3615.22AF • $177 OOIAF M&_ (NON- 1NTERRUPTfBLE) , 3578 1 OAF* $461.00 1AF SMRLIERM S 5_CREpIL 2693.40AF ' $162 00 /AF LNQ_lE S S C REDIT (5337.00 - 3615.22)' $120.00 /AF SUB -TOTAL 21_EQVWEB . EQR WElU_. 3615.22AF •$52 50 /AF EQ BOOSTE 2419.51AF' $23.00 /AF SUB -TOTAL = $ 639,893 94 = $ 1,649,50410 = $ 436,330 80 206,613.60 $1,646,453.64 = $ 189,799.05 _ $ 55,648.73 $245,44778 SzRAL14 7-TQT AL_ - �1 ��1 x.43 • LZ Jul -96 Aug -96 Sep -96 Oct -96 Nov -96 Dec -96 Jan -97 Feb -97 Mar -97 Apr -97 May -97 J6-97 TOTAL CAL (1) 682,60 86794 58767 2.81 1546 408 6.33 4.60 7 56 24.28 612.66 799.03 3615.22 W.D (2) r 0.00 0.00 000 55460 526.60 502.90 496 00 472.00 495 70 530.30 0.00 0.00 3578.10 AL (1+ 682.60 86794 567.67 557 41 542.06 506.98 502.33 476.80 503.26 554.58 612.66 799.03 7193.32 �SY:M r GRO WATE 3615.22AF • $177 OOIAF M&_ (NON- 1NTERRUPTfBLE) , 3578 1 OAF* $461.00 1AF SMRLIERM S 5_CREpIL 2693.40AF ' $162 00 /AF LNQ_lE S S C REDIT (5337.00 - 3615.22)' $120.00 /AF SUB -TOTAL 21_EQVWEB . EQR WElU_. 3615.22AF •$52 50 /AF EQ BOOSTE 2419.51AF' $23.00 /AF SUB -TOTAL = $ 639,893 94 = $ 1,649,50410 = $ 436,330 80 206,613.60 $1,646,453.64 = $ 189,799.05 _ $ 55,648.73 $245,44778 SzRAL14 7-TQT AL_ - �1 ��1 x.43 • LZ �7�R- ER_�UCI lON_9ND- LM PORT SUJylf�v[�RY�OR_- 1996_19 r N WELL # JUL AUG U -T -D TOTAL 5 43.86 71 98 11584 6 36.42 49.91 86.33 8 9265 111 18 20383 9 12293 15491 277 84 11 9499 9850 19349 15 31 48 45.36 7684 19 260.27 336 10 59637 LOCAL (1) 68260 867.94 1550.54 M.W.D (2) 000 0.00 0.00 TOTAL (1 +2) 682.60 B67 94 1550.54 0 old r w AUGUST 1996 WATER PRODUCTION 350- 300 250 200- w LL W C U 150- 100 ., li i 1: 50 - f _. 0 5 6 0 9 11 15 19 M.W 0. WELL • 8 H a CONSERVATION FY 1996 -1997 VS FY 1989 -1990 900- 800 - 700- 600 w 500 w U I Dry 1909 -1990 a 400- i ■FY 1996 -1997 t 1 300 - , 200 100- 0 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC MONTH i • 04 M E M O R A N D U M Date: SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 To: Emilio Murga - Director of Public Works From: John C. Leichty, Electrical Maintenanc Subject: Major Activity of Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Division, Month of August, 1996. TRAFFIC SIGNALS 1. Due to auto accident on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. south west corner, replacement and restorations of signal pole and equipment completed. 2. Automobile accident on Imperial Highway south west corner, replacement and restoration of signal pole. 3 Pedestal crossing signals repaired, renewed as needed at Atlantic and Fernwood, Imperial and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State and Fernwood, Atlantic and Beachwood, Atlantic and Cortland. 4. Signal lamps replaced from lists, and other inspections various locations total 19. STREET LIGHTING 1. Street Lights relamped, repaired at 14559 Copeland, 3633 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 11330 Bullis, 11332 Bullis, 11235 Atlantic, 11241 Atlantic, 5100 Mlk, Santa Fe and El Segundo. 2. New lighting circuits, north of Blvd. State Street to Long Completion work done, Edison se lights are on old lights turned 3. Lighting cable, circuit repairs lights relamped and restored, Imperial Highway. v96 -auga Martin Luther King Jr. Beach Blvd. areas. vices connected, new off. done, and three street area in front of 3100 15 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS GOALS FOR OCTOBER, 1996 0 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 13, 1996 To: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works FROM• Christian Valtierra, PW Administration Supervisor Ted Semaan, Civil Engineering Assistant SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION GOALS AND PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR October, 19.96. Meet with Public Works Division heads to review approved FY 96 -97 Budget. Prepare and send out Public Works Monthly report and goals for month of September, 1996. 3. Respond to resident complaints, respond to work orders and urgent calls as they come in. Prepare for and attend Traffic Parking Commission Meeting for October 26, 1996. Prepare for and attend Planning Commission meeting for October 8, 1996. 6 Continue to work with HUB Cities to employ student workers and make available internship opportunities to anyone wishing to learn more about and volunteer in the Public Works Dept; work with the State Department to employ General Relief workers to work in the Department of Public Works. -079 16 MEMORANDUM Date August 12, 1996 To Emilio Murga, Director of Public Works From, Frank Garcia, Civil Engineering Assistant Subject Management Information Systems (M I S ) Goals for October. 1996 1 Continue with additional Ethernet connections throughout Arcnet topology side of City of Lynwood's LAN/WAN 2 Complete City of Lynwood's LAN Communication System, 3 Purchase and install new router with 128k communication line. 4 Setup new Internet Provider application for City of Lynwood LAN 5 Setup Mail Gateway Server for cc:Mail and Internet messaging exchan 6 Connect various computer workstations at old Sheriff Building via Ethernet I OBase T 7 Connect additional Novel Server at Public Works Corporate Water Yard. 8 Setup and connect central CD -ROM server to LAN 11' WURDFII,EIPN'- EKGR -1010 17 DATE. SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 TO EMILIO M. MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM. RAUL M. SAENZ, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE/WATER SUBJECT MONTHLY GOALS FOR OCTOBER, 1996 1 Review, analyze and rank request for proposal for Well No. 21 Manganese Treatment Plant. 2. Test flow meter on all Wells and Reservoirs. 3. Install eye safety shower at Wells 5, 9, and 15 4 Install double scale and chlorine regulators and gas sensors at Wells 6, 8 and 19 5 Service Cla -Val at Wells, 5 and 19, M W D turn -out, and reservoir. M M E M O R A N D U M Date: SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 To: Emilio Murga - Director of Public works From: John C. Leichty, Electrical Maintenance /Supervisor Subject: Major Activity of Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Division, Month of August, 1996. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Due to auto accident on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. south west corner, replacement and restorations of signal pole and equipment completed. Automobile accident on Imperial Highway south west corner, replacement and restoration of signal pole. 3 Pedestal crossing signals repaired, renewed as needed at Atlantic and Fernwood, Imperial and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State and Fernwood, Atlantic and Beechwood, Atlantic and Cortland Signal lamps replaced from lists, and other inspections -arious locations total 19. STREET LIGHTING 1 Street Lights relamped, repaired at 14559 Copeland, 3633 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 11330 Bullis, 11332 Bullis, 11235 Atlantic, 11241 Atlantic, 5100 Mlk, Santa Fe and E1 Segundo. 2. New lighting circuits, north of Blvd. State Street to Long Completion work done, Edison se lights are on old lights turned 3 Lighting cable, circuit repairs lights relamped and restored, Imperial Highway. 96 -augu Martin Luther King Jr. Beach Blvd. areas. =vices connected, new off. done, and three street area in front of 3100 19