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Home My Public Portal About02-24-94 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION0 AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 1994 AT 6:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6. CALL FOR ORDER - VICE CHAIRMAN EDWARD PACHECO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS IZ E E I V E D CITY OF LYNWOOD JOE D. BATTLE CITY CLERKS OFFICE WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM AM FEB 21 10,014 PM EDWARD PACHECO 7 RICK SANCHEZ APPROVAL OF MINUTES SWEARING IN OF NEW TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSIONER BY CITY CLERK MARGARET BRIGHT PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULED MATTERS 7. 8. 9. �\ 1 REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK AT INDUSTRY WAY WEST OF ALAMEDA STREET. REQUEST FOR A STOP SIGN AT CARLIN AVENUE AND MILRACE AVENUE. CITYWIDE ONE WAY STREET SURVEY. REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 1994 AT 6:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES 1 2 3 4 5 A CALL FOR ORDER - VICE CHAIRMAN EDWARD PACHECO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS v �R " EIV E D CITY OF LYNWOOD JOE D. BATTLE CITY CLERKS OFFICE WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM FEB 21 1994 AM PM EDWARD PACHECO 7181911011102111213 RICK SANCHEZ p- t il / L41\/ APPROVAL OF MINUTES I (/L iC� w� SWEARING IN OF NEW TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSIONER BY CITY CLERK MARGARET BRIGHT PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULED MATTERS 7 R Q REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK AT INDUSTRY WAY WEST OF ALAMEDA STREET. REQUEST FOR A STOP SIGN AT CARLIN AVENUE AND MILRACE AVENUE. CITYWIDE ONE WAY STREET SURVEY. REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a • $ x ... .1: 4•. ♦ 0 V y AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 1994 AT 6:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES 1. CALL FOR ORDER — VICE CHAIRMAN EDWARD PACHECO 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING 4. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS JOE D. BATTLE WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM EDWARD PACHECO RICK SANCHEZ 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. SWEARING IN OF NEW TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSIONER BY CITY CLERK MARGARET BRIGHT 0 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULED MATTERS 7. REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK AT INDUSTRY WAY WEST OF ALAMEDA STREET. 8. REQUEST FOR A STOP SIGN AT CARLIN AVENUE AND MILRACE AVENUE. 9. CITYWIDE ONE WAY STREET SURVEY. REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS I INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD JANUARY 27, 1994 A regular meeting of the Traffic and Parking Commission of the City of Lynwood was held on Thursday, January 27, 1994. The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 11330 Bullis Road in the City of Lynwood, California. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Edward Pacheco. Commissioners, Edmond R. Archambault, William Cunningham, Edward Pacheco, answered roll call. Joe D. Battle did not answer roll call. Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works and Sargent Sam Silva of the Sheriff's Department, Andrea Hooper, City Clerk and Mr. Armando Rea, City Councilmen were also present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Commissioner Cunningham. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING Mr. Murga announced that the agenda of January 27, 1994 was duly Posted on January 24, 1994. APPROVED OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes as written was made by commissioner Cunningham and seconded by Vice Chairman Pacheco. The minutes were approved unanimously. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONERS Mr. Rick Sanchez was officially Rea. Mr. Sanchez then took his and Parking Commissioner. PUBLIC ORALS COMMUNICATIONS There were none. SCHEDULED MATTERS sworn in by Councilman Armando seat as newly appointed Traffic REQUEST FOR OVERWEIGHT /OVERSIZE VEHICLE STUDY. The commission was notified that the City Attorney has reviewed and requested items and had made comments and drafted an ordinance. (A copy of the letter and draft ordinance was provided to the commission.) The commission was informed that all requested items were incorporated into the ordinance except for the request to set limits on number of parking citations that would be issued prior to towing of vehicle. Commissioner Cunningham asked why it could not be done and Sargent Silva said the California Code allows for towing of vehicles if there are unpaid citations on the vehicle, but if an owner pays his fines, there is nothing that can be done. Commissioner Cunningham was also concerned about the trucks parking on private property . The commission was told it could approve the ordinance based on requested items number 1, number 4 and number 5 and could request that the City Attorney review and make changes to the ordinance to prohibit oversize /overweight vehicles on private property. Commissioner William'Cunningham made a'motion to approve the ordinance as it relates to items 1, 4 and 5 and, send it to council for approval and request that the attorney review and revise the parking ordinance for truck parking on private property. Commissioner Archambault seconded the motion and the item was passed unanimously. REQUEST FOR A RED CURB ON FERNWOOD AVENUE EAST OF FIR STREET The Commission was informed that a request had been received from the owner of 3661 Fernwood to remove a portion of red curb painted directly in front of his property. Commissioner Cunningham asked why so much of the curb was painted red. Sargent Silva said he recalls the pastor of the church requesting the red curb initially so as to not visually impair drivers coming in and out of his church driveway. Commissioner Cunningham asked why some of the red curb could not be painted white as a loading zone. He was informed that the church is not currently asking for removal of red curb, only a portion was being request to be grayed out by the owner of 3661 Fernwood. Commissioner Cunningham agreed to the removal of a portion of red curb but asked staff to check with the church to see if they would like any red curb removed or replaced with white curb. Commissioner Sanchez said he is familiar with the area since be used to live near the address and did not have any problems. It was moved by Commissioner Cunningham and seconded by commissioner Archambault to approve the removal of a portion of red curb. The item passed unanimously. CONGESTION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SOUTH OF THE I -105 FREEWAY The commission was informed that speeding and increased traffic freeway due to its opening. area residents complained about in the area south of the I -105 Commissioner Pacheco agreed that there has been an increase in traffic and said he has noticed that at Food 4 Less, (at Long Beach Boulevard and Sanborn) traffic is particularly heavy. Commissioner Cunningham asked staff to explain interim measures and staff reviewed the list with the commission. Commissioner Cunningham asked about the red curbs at intersection and was told that it would improve visibility and traffic flow. Sargent Silva was asked for his comments and be replied that all measures seemed all right to him. It was moved by Commissioner Archambault and seconded by Commissioner Pacheco to approve the congestion relief measures and conduct a traffic survey. The motion was passed unanimously. REQUEST FOR A STOP SIGN AT LYNWOOD ROAD AND LINDBERGH AVENUE The commission was informed that a request for a stop sign had been received from a resident. The commission was presented with the existing conditions on.Lynwood Road and Lindbergh Avenue. After reviewing the conditions the Traffic and Parking Commission agreed to continue operations at the intersection as is, but agreed that the proposed intersection improvements be implemented as soon as possible. Commissioner Cunningham asked that the vines growing on the chain link fence be removed quickly. Commissioner Pacheco agreed with the intersection improvements and also liked the idea of removing the vine and painting of red ,curb at the intersection. It was moved by Commissioner Cunningham and seconded by commissioner Sanchez. The item as passed unanimously. For items 11, 12 and 13 (alley easement vacation items), the commission agreed to vote on all three items at the same time. The commission was told that the alley on Second and Third Avenue are not needed as new homes have been built with garages facing the street. Before, the garage entrance was in the alley. The other alley easement vacation on Alameda Avenue was no longer needed for circulation purposes. Mrs Archambault, Lynwood resident asked who would gets the property (the alley) after it is vacated. She was informed that the property goes to the adjacent property owners. 0 0 Commissioner Cunningham made a motion to approve all three alley easement vacations and was seconded by Commissioner Archambault. The items passed unanimous- INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr Murga gave a brief report on the status of the following CIP'S: Atlantic Avenue ADA Study Sidewalk Reconstruction Project Cesar Chavez Lane Residential Street Lighting Project A copy of the Public Works monthly report for December 1993 was attached for review. Councilman Robert Henning asked to address the commission at this point. He informed the Traffic and Parking Commission that he would like the Commission to look at the possibility of changing some Lynwood streets to One Way street. He would like a survey to be sent to all Lynwood residents to get their input and would then like the commission to review the results and report back to Council. Commissioner Cunningham said all he has to do is ask and they would look into it. Councilman Henning said that one way streets may meet some AQMD requirements, Commissioner Cunningham informed the councilman that they had just approved modifications to the truck ordinance and would like council backing. Councilman Henning said he fully supports the Traffic and Parking Commission. -The commission agreed to look at a one way survey and review at next Traffic and Parking Commission meeting. COMMISSIONER ORALS Commissioner Archambault submitted his resignation from the board effective after the meeting. He said he has been a member for 20 years, he is 82 years old and that its time to let someone take over. He thanked everyone and wished everyone good health. Commissioner Cunningham has two items, first he would like commissioner Battle's attendance record checked because be has missed several meetings and wants to know if he is still a member in good standing and /or interested in the commission. Second he requested that the Sheriff monitor the crosswalk at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Stockwell (at the Flower Shop) because motorists are not stopping for pedestrians crossing there. 0 0 He is not asking for a Traffic signal but rather just enhanced enforcement and if possible an exaggerated crosswalk. Commissioner Pacheco said the crosswalk in front of the natatorium also needs to be repainted. Commissioner Pacheco also wanted to let staff know of problem at Long Beach Boulevard near the Imperial /Long Beach Blvd. intersection. He said that on Sanborn, Traffic sometimes blocks the intersection and asked if its possible to put up DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signs in the area. He asked if the proposed study would evaluate this area and was told that it did. Commissioner Sanchez, said he agreed that there is a traffic problem at Imperial and Long Beach Boulevard, that perhaps the traffic signal is too short, but would like to see results of study before he makes any recommendations. He also would like to see the Sheriff's department monitor the enforcement of crosswalks more closely. Sgt. Silva said he would like the commission to review the parking ordinance as far as sale signs are concerned in order to make the placing of for sale signs on vehicles on public parking lots illegal. The current ordinance deals with private property but not public parking lots. Commissioner Pacheco agreed it was a problem such as at "Clark's" and asked that the attorney be consulted. Commissioner Cunningham would also like to see it changed to get rid of the problem. Sargent Silva would also like the commission to look at changing the ordinance to prohibited the parking of commercial vehicles on public parking lots as it is sometimes done without the owners permission and cannot be cited. There being no further items, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Cunningham and seconded by Pacheco. Motion passed unanimously and meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. t08 -106 i DATE: ' TO: FROM: SUBJECT: PURPOSE: • 0 February 24, 1994 THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works y / Christian Valtierra, Public Works Division Sqf5ervisor Request for a crosswalk at Industry Way 700 feet west of Alameda Street To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support Staff's recommendation to continue with the present operation of Industry Way 700 feet west of Alameda Street, and approve the implementation of proposed speeding reduction measures. BACKGROUND: A request was received by staff to investigate the possibility of providing a crosswalk across Industry Way 700 feet west of Alameda Street in order to protect employees from speeding traffic. Staff conducted an investigation at the location which revealed the following: 1. Description: The requested crosswalk would cross Industry Way approximately 700 feet west of the intersection of Alameda Street and Industry Way. The proposed crosswalk would connect employee parking lots with.manufacturing buildings. 2. Geometrics: Industry Way: Width: 45 feet Number of Lanes - southbound: 1 through Number of Lanes - northbound: 1 through 3. Accidents: none 4. Traffic Volumes: (Average Daily Traffic) Industry Way (both directions): 2,700 veh /day 5. Speed Limit 25 mph ITEM 7 0 • ANALYSIS: Based on the above information Staff is of the opinion that a crosswalk would be unwarranted since its installation would: 1. May cause pedestrian to have a false sense of security and to place themselves in a hazardous position with respect to vehicular traffic. 2. May cause the pedestrian to think that the motorist can and will stop in all cases, even when it is impossible to do so. 3. May cause a greater number of rear -end and associated collisions due to pedestrian not waiting for gaps in traffic. 4. May cause an increase in fatal and "serious injury" accidents. Based on the above information, staff is of the opinion that the crosswalk should not be installed. However, staff recommends that the following measures be implemented to reduce speeding by vehicles in the area: 1. Staff recommends that turn signs be installed in both approaches to the turn on Industry Way, 700 feet west of Alameda Street (see attached sheet). 2. That all red curbs, traffic signs, No parking signs, stripping, etc., be cleaned and /or replaced /repainted. 3. Inspect and repair any malfunctioning street lights. 4. For the Sheriff's Department to conduct selective enforcement as it relates to speeding vehicles on this section of Industry Way and report back to the Traffic and Parking Commission on the effects of this effort. 5. That staff review the impact the proposed measures have had on speeding on Industry Way and report back to the Traffic and Parking Commission in six (6) months. If speeding persists, more extensive measures could be reviewed at that time. 6. That the manufacturing businesses using parking lots across Industry Way educate employees on pedestrian safety (staff can provide information and assistance). 0 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Traffic and Parking Commission support Staff's recommendation to continue with the present operation of Industry Way 700 feet west of Alameda Street and approve the implementation of proposed speeding reduction measures. T94 -207 . Ll I I/- Vi N 0 0 2C -4 Turn Sign (W 1 -I) The Turn sign (Wl -1R or 1L) is intended for use where engineering investigations of roadway, geometric, and operating conditions show the recommended speed on a turn to be 30 MPH or less, and this recommended speed is equal to or less than the speed limit established by law or by regulation for that section of highway Where a Turn sign is warranted, a Large Arrow sign (sec. 2C -9) may be used on the outside of the turn. Additional protection may be provided by use of the Advisory Speed plate (sec. 2C -35) r. wi -iR 30" x 30" 9 0 DATE: February 24, 1994 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works 1. Christian Valtierra, Public Works Division u pervisor SUBJECT: THREE -WAY STOP SIGN REQUEST CARLIN AVENUE AND MILRACE AVENUE PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support Staff's recommendation to continue with the present operation of the intersection of Carlin Avenue and Milrace Avenue and approve the implementation of the proposed speeding reduction measures. BACKGROUND: In an effort to reduce speeding on Carlin Avenue, area residents have requested that the Traffic and Parking Commission investigate the possibility of providing three -way stop control at the intersection of Carlin Avenue and Milrace Avenue. Staff conducted a traffic investigation for three -way stop control, based on Traffic Engineering Practices Manual for Small Municipalities by DeLew, Cather and Company. The warrants in this manual are much more liberal than the warrants used in the Caltran's Manual. Accidents (During past 2 years) one (1) 2/21/92 8:00 am Hit fixed object, HNBD Traffic Volumes: Carlin Avenue - both directions 6,900 vehicles /day Milrace Avenue - both directions <500 vehicles /day Street widths: Carlin Avenue Milrace Avenue Visibility: Carlin Avenue Milrace Avenue Unusual Conditions: Milrace Avenue: Carlin Avenue: 76 feet 26 feet - good - good Type of Intersection: Posted Speed Limit: Critical Speed: None Curves wide towards the south Residential "T" intersection controlled by Stop sign on Milrace Avenue 35 mph 43 mph ITEM 8 0 0 ANALYSIS: The warrants for three -way stop controlled intersections are based on a point system. Points are assigned based on various criteria, accidents, volume of traffic, visibility and unusual conditions, etc. A minimum of 28 points are needed for an intersection to qualify. The intersection of Carlin Avenue and Milrace Avenue only accumulates two (2) points, meeting only 7% of the minimum point warrants. An unwarranted stop sign could increase the number of rear end accidents on Carlin Avenue and should not be used as a speed control measure. In addition, according to the Traffic Engineering Practices Manual for Small Municipalities: An intersection controlled by multi -way stop signs requires all approaching traffic to stop. Once stopped, the traffic proceeds by following the normal right -of -way rule. Multi -way stop sign installations result in lower speeds through the intersection, thus reducing the frequency and severity of right -angle collisions. Studies have shown, however, that if the vehicular volumes on the intersecting streets are low, or traffic from one street is significantly greater than the traffic on the other street, the effectiveness of the multi -way stop is greatly reduced. The most commonly used multi -way stop is a four -way stop. It works best when traffic volumes on the intersecting roads are about equal. The manual goes on to say that multi -way stops should not be used as a speed control measure: When stop signs are placed for speed control, typically regular warrants are not met. The result are signs that may appear to be useless or a nuisance to drivers who rarely see cross traffic at the stops. Most drivers have the tendency to adjust their driving to fit the situation and may get into the habit of "rolling" though Stop signs or even not seeing them because they see no obvious need. There also may be a tendency to increase the noise level generated by vehicles by requiring more stopping and acceleration along the route. In addition, the installation of a three -way stop control at the intersection would produce additional vehicle delays and an increase in fuel consumption: Increased Fuel Consumption: 14,605 gallons /year Fuel.Cost ($1.10 /gallon): $18,260 /year Additional Driver and Passenger Delays 15,110 firs /year (Reference source: Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook, Institute of Transportation Engineers). 0 Emission of pollutants into the atmosphere would also be increased due to the additional vehicle delays: Carbon Monoxide (CO): Hydrocarbons (HC): 27,200 lbs /year 1,890 lbs /year Nitrogen Oxides (NOX): 2,140 Ibs /year (Reference sources: Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering, University of California and Institute of Transportation Studies) . Based on the above information, staff is of the opinion that the intersection should continue operating in its present form. However, staff recommends that the following measures be implemented to reduce speeding by vehicles in the area: 1. Carlin Avenue is striped with a double yellow line down the middle of the street, leaving one lane of traffic in each direction of approximately 28 feet wide. Staff recommends that the double yellow be removed and install a left turn lane and two lanes of traffic in each direction. 2. One 35 mph speed limit sign of 24 11 x 36" is located on the north side of Carlin Avenue midway between Halo Drive and Milrace Avenue for westbound traffic. Staff recommends that this sign be increased in size to 36 "x 48" and that a second sign be installed on the south side of Carlin Avenue just east of Atlantic Avenue for eastbound traffic. 3. That the Stop intersection of Carlin Avenue and Olanda Avenue be restriped to provide for a left turn and right turn pocket for Carlin Avenue eastbound traffic. 4. A Stop Ahead sign of 36 "x 36" is located on Carlin Avenue for eastbound traffic, across from Halo Drive. Staff recommends that the "Stop Ahead" sign be replaced with a larger sign of 48 "x 48 ". 5. That all red curbs, Street Sweeping signs etc., be cleaned and /or replaced /repainted. 6. That existing 24 "x24" Stop signs at Milrace Avenue and Halo Avenue be replaced with larger 30 "x30" signs and that the existing stop sign at Carlin Avenue (eastbound) at Olanda Avenue be replaced with a larger 36" 36" sign. 7. That all faded Stop bars /legends be repainted. - 8. That trees be planted on Carlin Avenue between Olanda Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, especially on the north side of the street. 9. For the Sheriff's Department to conduct selective enforcement as it relates to speeding vehicles on this section of Carlin Avenue and report back to the Traffic and Parking Commission on the effects of this effort. 10. That staff review the impact the proposed measures have had on the speeding problem on Carlin Avenue and report back to the Traffic and Parking Commission in six (6) months. If the speeding problem persists, more extensive measures could be reviewed such as landscaped median islands, etc. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Traffic and Parking Commission support Staff's recommendation to continue with the present operation of the intersection of Carlin Avenue and Milrace Avenue and approve the implementation of proposed speeding reduction measures. T94 -208 0 I z' 76 i I I I I ID' 718 ' Z8' ID' PARK DRNE. LANE DRNE LL'NE PARK LANE LAN[ EXISTNG STZUrINb UDUELE YEw3d WHITE (LEFi -URN LCNF-) DA SHED WHITE DASHED LANE Ur, LANE LINE IZ' 7G' IZ' i I 0' II' IZ' ID' IL' I' 10' PARK 1 N0.2 N0.1 LEFT �IU I ND.L PARK LANE DRIVE CRIVE TURN CRVE DRIVE LANE LANE LANE LANE LANE LANE FRL DP LEb STRIPING LA AVE FRUTA A LANTIL AVE. - m 6LANDA AVE. LWBLE YELLnW I I II TS z -z1 -94 DATE: February 24, 1994 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION w� FROM: Emilio Murga, Director of Public Works jp % Christian Valtierra, Public Works Supervisor SUBJECT: Citywide One Way Street Survey PURPOSE To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review, make any necessary changes to, and recommend the mailing out of the one way street survey forms. BACKGROUND At the last Traffic and Parking Commission meeting Councilman Robert Henning requested that a citywide survey be conducted of all residents, to obtain their opinions regarding the possibility of converting two way streets into one way streets as a way to reduce congestion citywide. ANALYSIS Staff prepared the attached survey form which ask the following questions from city residents: 1. Do you feel there is traffic congestion in your area? 2. What do you think is causing the traffic congestion? 3. Would you like to see the designation of one way streets to resolve the congestion problems in your area? 4. Would you like to see your street designated as a one way street? 5. Do you feel that there is a lack of street parking spaces in our area? The survey is in English and a Spanish translation is provided on the back. A self addressed stamped envelope is included for easy return. ITEM 9 Approximately 10,000 surveys will be sent out with the water bills and staff expects a return rate of 10 to 20 %. Once the survey is completed, it will be brought back to the Traffic and Parking Commission for review, analysis and recommendations to the City Council. Information regarding the pros and cons of one way streets is also attached for your information. RECOMMENDATION To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review, make any necessary changes to, and recommend the mailing our of the one way street survey forms. T94 -209 City of Lynwood - Traffic and Parking Commission Residential Traffic and Parking Survey The City of Lynwood is conducting a survey of area residents to determine if any traffic congestion and /or parking problems exist in the area. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and return it to the Department of Public Works in the attached envelope. If you have any questions, please call Helen Sanchez of the Public Works Department at (310) 603 -0220 extension 287 Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 1 Do you feel there is a traffic congestion problem in your area? ❑ yes ❑ no 2. If yes what days of the week? (please circle) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 3. At what time of the day? (Please specify) 4 What do you think is causing the traffic congestion, if any? ❑ Street too narrow ❑ No place to park ❑ Large trucks ❑ School related traffic ❑ Too much traffic ❑ Other If other, please explain 5. Would you like to see the designation of One Way streets to resolve congestion problems in your area? 6. Would you like to see your street designated as a one way street? If yes, please list: a. Street name: From: b. If yes, in which direction? ❑ North ❑ South ❑ East ❑ West 7 Do you feel that there is a lack of street parking spaces in your area? If yes, what days of the week? (please circle) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday At what times? (please specify) Is there anything you would like to comment on ?_ ❑ yes ❑no ❑ yes ❑ no To Sunday ❑ yes ❑no Thank you for your Name: Phone No. Street Ciudad de Lynwood - Comision de Trafico y Estacionamiento Encuesta sobre Trafico y Estacionamiento en Calles Residenciales La ciudad de Lynwood esta Ilevando a cabo una encuesta para determinar si existen problemas de congestionacion de trafico o de estacionamento en su area. Favor de tomar un momento para Ilenar el formulario y de devolvedo al Departameto de Obras Publicas en ef sobre proveido. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuniquese con Helen Sanchez del Departamento de Obras Publicas at telefono (310) 603 -0220 extension 287 Gracias por su ayuda y cooperacion. 1 Uste considera que existen problemas de congestionamiento de trafico en su area? ❑ si ❑ no 2. Si es asi, en que dias de la semana sucede ? (circule los dias que aplican) Lures Martes Miercoles Jueves Viernes Sabado Domingo 3 A que'horas del dia (por favor especifique)? 4 Segun su opinion, cual es la causa del congestionamiento de trafico? ❑ La calle es muy angosta ❑ No hay lugar para estacionarse ❑ Trafico de Camiones /rastras ❑ Trafico generado por ❑ Demastado Trafico ❑ Otras causas la escuelas Si fuesen "otras causas", favor de explicar 5. Piensa usted que la reasignacion de calles de una solo direccion podrian resolver los problemas de congestion de trafico en su area? 6. Piensa usted que el reasignar su calle como calle de una sofa direccion aliviaria este problema? A. Nombre de su calle: Desde: Hasta: B. En que direccion? ❑ Norte ❑ Sur ❑ Este ❑ Oeste. 7 Considera usted que hay poco espacio para estacionarse en su calle? Si es asi, que dias de la semana? (circule los dias que aplican) Lures Martes Miercoles Jueves Viernes Sabado Domingo A que horas (favor especifique)? Tiene algun otro comentario ❑ si ❑ no ❑ si ❑ no ❑ si ❑ no Gracias por su cooperacion! Nombre: No. de Telefono: .Direccion: 0 0 One Way Streets Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages 1. Reduce intersection delays caused by vehicles turning movement conflicts and pedestrian - vehicle conflicts. 2. Allow lane -width adjustments that increase the capacity of existing lanes or actually provide an additional lane. 3. Redistribute traffic to relieve congestion on adjacent streets. 4. Improve drivers' fields of vision at intersections approaches. Disadvantages 1. Emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks, may need to take a more circuitous route to reach their destination. 2. Motorists must travel extra distances to reach their destination. 3. Motorists may become confused with the one -way street pattern if clear markings and signal indications are not provided. 4. Midblock traffic collisions may increase as a result of improper weaving. Source: Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook, Institute of Transportation Engineers. t94 -209a • • AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION BY THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION 1. Long Beach Blvd. and Imperial Hwy. intersection restripping project. 2. Review and ranking of signalized intersections by no. of accidents. 3. Proposed alley vacations. List prepared February, 1994 t94 -2a Monthly Status Report Department of Public Works JANUARY 1994 Prepared by: Emilio M. Murga Director of Public Works Contents Monthly Report January Capital Improvements Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 Land Development Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Public Works Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Complaint Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Manage Information System (MIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9 Water Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 14 Traffic Signals /Street Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16 Public Works Administr Management Information Water Maintenance . . Traffic Signals /Street Engineering /New Public Goals February 1994 3tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 V70 -107 0 0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT January 1994 1. 2 Cesar Chavez Lane, Project. No. 5 -5149 Project Description The work involves the reconstruction reconstruction of sidewalk, curb and installation of street lighting; electric. conduits and installation striping. Budget: $357,000 Project Status of the street pavement; gutter, catch basins; under grounding of of pavement markings and The project has been advertised, project opening has been scheduled for February 22, 1994. Atlantic Avenue Rec. Proj., Phase III, No. 5 -5147 Project Description: The work consists of the reconstruction of pavement, construction of landscaped median islands, and installation of new street lighting system and fire hydrants. The proj. limits are on Atlantic Avenue from McMillan Street to Fernwood Avenue. Budget: $ 973,000 Project Status: Plans and specs. have been finalized and have been by utility companies. Staff is reviewing comments is scheduled to be advertised by the end of Street light poles for new street lighting system ordered. reviewed Project February. have been 1 3. 4 5. 0 A.D.A. compliance Plan Project Description 0 The work consists of preparing an American with Disabilities Act compliance plan and accessibility survey. This survey includes an analysis and cost estimate on bringing up all City Facilities into compliance. Budget: None Project Status A draft of A.D.A. compliance presented to City Council. plan was completed and 'New Public Works Yard Project Description: Construction of City facilities including completion of Building "A" (Water Division), Building "B" (Office & Warehouse), Building "C" (Lunch Room, Locker Room, Restroom) and construction of a portion of Building "D" (Garage, enclosed storage, City Vehicle Parking) at the Public Works Corporate Yard at 11750 Alameda. Budget: $360,000 Project Status: About 98% of completion phase of buildings A, B and C have been completed. Well Site Investigation Study Project Description: The work consists of locating a site for a new well that will produce water of quality acceptable to the California Department of Health Services, of high volume and which is efficient to produce, to replace Well No. 10 which was put out of production to make way for the new I -105 Fwy. N Caltrans had Iteviously constructed We11 as a replacement for Well No. 10, but Well No. 20 was never put into production due to high levels of iron and manganese and poor efficiency. Budget: $10,000 ( Caltrans is funding this proj.) Project Status: City Council has selected Slade and Associates to conduct the well site investigation study. Study currently being conducted. 6. Tree Planting Project - Citywide Project Descriotion The City applied for and received two tree planting grants form the U. S. Small Business Administration through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.' The two grants, one of $50,400 and the second for $35,100 would allow the purchase and planting of approximately 280 and 195 trees, respectively, citywide. Budget: $85,500 Project Status: Tree Planting Project No. 93 -1 and Project No. 93 -2 have been was completed. Staff is currently working on reimbursement. 7. Bullis Road Proiect Description The work consists of the reconstruction of asphalt pavement the reconstruction of damaged curb and gutters, and drive approaches on Bullis Road from Imperial Hwy to the south city limits. Budget: $633,000 Project Status: Surveyor is finalizing base maps. 3 8.IMPERIAL WIDENING PROJECT'DESCRIPTION Widen Imperial Highway between Imperial and Duncan Avenue to accommodate a third traffic lane. PROJECT STATUS Plans are being finalized, will be preparing specs. Project will be advertized in april. v70 -119 0 0 0 Date: January 1994 Subject: ENGINEERING DIVISION, LAND DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY REPORT ❑ Permits: ❑ Inspections: ❑ Grading Plans: ❑ Site Plans: ❑ Planning Commission Meeting: ❑ Traffic and Parking Commission meeting: ❑ Underground Service Alert Markings (USA): ❑ Flood Zone Information: ❑ Traffic Signals: V51 -028 11 Issued 65 performed 0 Plan checks processed 4 Reviewed 1 Tuesday, January 11, 1994 Thursday, January 27, 1994 125 Locations marked 10 Requests processed 52 Intersections inspected once each week 5 0 0 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 9, 1994 TO: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works FROM: Christian Valtierra, PW Administration Supervisor SUBJECT: Public Works Admin. Activities for January, 1994. 1. General Administrative Projects: A. 'Submitted January 1994 Complaint Summary. A total of 23 complaints were received for the Department of Public Works. All complaints were addressed and routed to the proper division for resolving. B. Met with Public Works Division heads to review FY 93 -94 Expenditures. C. Prepared three alley vacation items for City Council consideration. D. Planned and prepared ceremony for freeway Grand Opening 'on January 28, 1994. E. Submitted National Tree Trust Grand application for tree planting project. F. Continued to work with HUB Cities, the County of Los Angeles, and Downey Volunteer Center to provide work experience to one HUB Cities student workers and several General Relief and Court Referral Workers. G. Prepared agenda /items for Traffic and Parking Commission meeting in January 27, 1994. General Office Tasks: The Public Works Administration Division 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, memos, filing and handling over the counter information. 2 0 0 MONTHLY COMPLAINT STATUS REPORT MONTH: January DATE: February 1, 1994 YEAR: 1994 NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS: Complaint Type Incomin % CITY OWNED ST LIGHTS CONCRETE REPAIRS OTHER COMPLAINTS PONDING WATER SCE STREET LIGHTS TRAFFIC SIGNALS --------------- - - - -- Total: 1 4.35 5 21.74 2 8.70 1 4.35 13 56.52 1 4.35 23 100.00 23 7 `J Memorandum Date: February 1, 1994 0 To: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works From: Frank Garcia, Civil Engineering Assistant Subject: Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) Monthly Report For January, 1994 1. Continue research on new back -up system for LAN server data. 2. Continue with Code Enforcement's access to Compton Court's ETRS system. 3. Complete 75% of WAN. 4. Continue with Dataquick CD -ROM system. 5. Purchase computer hardware upgrades for Housing Manager. 6. Continue with fixed asset inventory report for Public Works. 7. Continue with File Server testing and repairs. 8. Complete development phase of Time sheet database for Public Works. 9. Resolve Public Works fax board computer system error. 10. Purchased one complete 386 computer system along with three other computer system upgrades for Human Resources. 11. Start purchasing process of 386 notebook computer system for Public Works. 12. Repair Director of Finance's computer system. 13. Start dedicated print server connection at City Manager's central laser printing station. ■ 14. Purchase two complete 386 computer systems for Water Yard along with one 486 cad station for Public Works. 15. Complete development phase of two relational databases for Human Resource's position tracking database. 16. Continue research on options to secure MIS Division Trailer. 17. Continued maintenance and users support service. 18. Support Calls, from 1/1/94 - 1/31/94, 138 calls (8.57 hours). 19. System statistics, down -time for December 1993: Total: 0 minutes V60 -053 V, 0 0 MONTHLY PRODUCTION REPORT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIVISION MONTH: TO: ��l(1L�Clft� F1ILI0 M. MURGA, D[RECTO'R OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM RAUL M. SAENZ, CEA /WATER T ' ✓ t Water Turn Ons -?'-� Water Turn Offs Water Meter Reads L Water Meter Rereads Pumps Checked 7 Leaks Checked (Per Customer Complaint) Water Main Leaks {' Locations: ( I LC Books) Red Tags Posted Lock /Pull Meters Water Meters Replaced General Complaints D:MONTHLY 5 Co 10 WATER PRODUCTION AND IMPORT SUMMARY FOR 1993 -1994 r r WELL Y Jul -93 Aug-93 Sep-93 Oct-93 Nov -93 Dec -93 Jan -94 TOTAL YTD 5 33.08 26.49 21.67 16.55 3.67 622 180 10948 6 2.80 9.26 000 493 2774 7.66 501 5740 8 712 505 0.93 371 3.82 443 2.37 2743 9 20.24 15.78 22.93 39.03 2.21 9.01 586 11506 11 6.95 4.69 269 5.42 2.80 837 2.65 3357 15 5.20 4.38 398 4.07 7.58 1.86 2.59 29.66 19 13.23 7.92 434 4.48 1133 271 144 4545 LOCAL 1 88.62 7357 56.54 78.19 5915 4026 21 72 418.05 M.W.D 2 562.20 553.80 52800 512.00 476.30 398.70 483.90 351490 TOTAL 1 t2 650.82 62737 584.54 59019 535.45 43896 50562 3932.95 0 9 JANUARY 1994 WATER PRODUCTION ( WELLS & M. W D ) r N ACRE -FEET WELL E 5 6 8 9 11 15 19 MW D CONSERVATION FY 1993 -1994 VS FY 1989 -1990 r w ACRE -FEET ❑ FY 1993 -1994 FY 1989 -1990 Ll MONTH JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN CONSERVATION FY 1993 -1994 VS FY 1989 -1990 N a • • JUL AUG SEP T OCT NOV DEC JAN TOTAL YT.p LOCAL WATER FOR 1993 -1994 (1A) 88.62 73.57 56.54 78.19 51.51 4026 21 72 410.41 LOCAL WATER FOR 1989 -1990 (1 B) 485.03 419.12 38610 216.59 242.82 23233 15271 213470 LOCAL DIFFERENCE (1 B - IA) % 8173% 82.45% 85.36% 63.90% 7879% 8267% 8578% 8077% M W.D. WATER FOR 1993 -1994 (2A) 562.20 553.80 52800 51200 47630 398.70 48390 3514.90 M.W.D. WATER FOR 1989 -1990 (2B) 292.00 257.60 23770 362.40 33770 34590 34340 217670 M.W.D. DIFFERENCE (213 - 2A) % -9253% - 114.98% -12213% - 41.28% -4104% -1526% -4091% -6148% TOTAL WATER FOR 1993 -1994 (3A) 650.82 62737 584.54 590.19 53550 43896 50562 3933.00 TOTAL WATER FOR 1989 -1990 (3B) 777.03 67612 62380 578.99 580.52 578.23 49611 4311 40 TOTAL DIFFERENCE (3B - 3A) % 1624% 729% 6.29% -1.93% 776% 24.09% -192% 8.78% TOTAL ACRE -FEET SAVED (3B - 3A) 12621 49.35 3926 -11.20 45.02 13927 -9.51 378.40 • • S 0 • M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 10, 1994 TO: Emilio Murga, Director of Public Works FROM: John C. Leichty, Electrical Maintenance /Supervisor SUBJECT: Major Activities of Traffic Signals and Street Lighting Division during the Month of January, 1994 STREET LIGHTING 1. Considerable work needed to maintain series lighting system in the areas of 108th, and 109th streets, Santa Fe to Alameda. Approximately 40' of conduit replaced, and approximately 100' of cable replaced. Three individual area lights repaired after damaged by vandalism. 2. Harris /I -105 underpass, additional soft lighting, rebuilt, reinstalled, with vandal anti -rock guards. 3. various other city street lights repaired /re- lamped included, 10320, 10322, 10236, 10312, Long Beach Blvd., 10943 & 10905 Standard, & 10991 Colyer. OTHER WORK 1. Two banners installed for St. Francis "Health program. 2. Temporary power points used for Christmas Operations, removed. TRAFFIC SIGNALS 1. Calls a. Imperial & Wright, Power outages b. Atlantic & Abbott, Control malfunction c. State & Fernwood, Control malfunctions 00 -275 Watch" December 15 2. Signal Lamps Replaced /Repaired a. Sanborn Ave. & Long Beach Blvd, 2 new complete units installed. b. Martin Luther King Blvd & Wright Rd. 3. After Earthquake Activity a. Checked all traffic signals for safe operations. Various minor repairs needed. b. Reset coordination timing for major city through street systems. v7O -275 16 0 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Goals for March 1994 V45 -690 M • M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 9, 1994 To: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works FROM: Christian Valtierra, PW Administration Supervisor SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION GOALS AND PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR MARCH, 1994. 1. Submit a Tree Grant application with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to complete and Submit the final report and reimbursement request regarding two tree planting grants. 2. Review comments and make necessary changes to the class curriculum for pedestrian and bicycle safety program to be conducted in school made by the Office of Traffic Safety. 3. Continue to work with Downey Volunteer Center to take on volunteers who need to complete Community Service hours; 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. 4. Review FY 1993 -94 purchase orders and budget and meet with Division Heads to ascertain that divisions spending within budget limits. 5. Prepare for and attend Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting for March 24, 1994. 6. Prepare and send out Public Works Monthly report and goals. 7. Respond to resident complaints, respond to work orders and urgent calls as they come in. V70 -187 17 MEMORANDUM Date: February 1, 1994 To: Emilio Murga, Director of Public works From: Frank Garcia, Civil Engineering Assistant Subject: Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) Goals for March, 1994 I. Complete 100% of WAN. 2. Purchase and setup new LAN duplex backup system. 3. Setup new Microstation CAD computer system for Public Works. 4. Setup security alarm system for MIS Division Trailer. 5. Complete Phase II of the City's Software License Inventory Report. 6. Complete Time Sheet database query report development phase for Public Works. 7. Complete 33% of Dataquick CD -ROM system on LAN. 8. Complete Code Enforcement's access to Compton Court's ETRS system. 9. Complete relational database query report phase for Human Resources's position tracking database. 10. Complete modifications for Complaint database system. 11. Connect new computer workstation to LAN for Human Resources. 12. Upgrade one 286 computer system for Human Resources. 13. Upgrade one computer system's memory and replace defective power supply for Housing. 14. Complete dedicated print server connection at City Manager's central laser printing station. V60 -063 W • i 0 0 City of LYNWOOD � City �tileeting C6aQQenges .,.,�.<,,. 11330 BULLIS ROAD I I I f LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 6030220 DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 1994 TO: EMILIO M. MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM: RAUL M. SAENZ, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE /WATER SUBJECT: MONTHLY GOALS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 1. Remove and install a Remote Terminal Unit at Booster Station and Well No. 8 to enhance efficiency and reliability of the Telemetry system. 2. Develop an outline for analyzing the condition of the Water System to be used as a body for a system report. 3. Develop a Water Quality Emergency Notification Plan as re- quired by the CDOHS. 4. Develop a Disaster Response Plan as required by the CDOHS. 5. Update the City's System Operation Plan as required by the CDOHS. 19 I 0 # M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 10, 1994 TO: Emilio Murga, Director of Public Works FROM: John C. Leichty, Electrical Maintenance /Supervisor SUBJECT: Projected Activity of Traffic Signal & Street Lighting Division for the Month of March, 1994. TRAFFIC SIGNALS 1. City wide inspections maintenance as needed. 2. Field identify and list controller systems. comparative reviews wi and best cost options. 3. Continue lighted street for safe operations. Preventive preventive /upgrade needs to make market place reviews and th other agencies to assure quality name signs repair /re- lamping. STREET LIGHTING 1. Test, list, re- lamp /repair city lighting systems on continuous basis. 2. Comparative review marketplace, and other agencies for best cost, and use, for purchasing needs. v70 -275 20 • 0 City o f LYNWOOD =00 NL..MYK. bT LA 0 -Meet" Chaffeoges ( 1 11330 BULUS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 603-0220 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: NEW YARD FEBRUARY 7, 1994 EMILIO M. MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS YADOLLAH FARHADI, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT MONTHLY GOALS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1994 1. Complete design of grading plan. 2. Prepare specification and plan for driveway to Building "B" 3. Review signs and select appropriate one. 4. Purchase and install filters for drinking fountains. 5. Purchase couch for Lady's Locker Room. 6. Design master key system for Yard and order keys and cores. 7. Get needed locks to complete lock system. S. Paint closet doors. 9. Make decision regarding next phase of yard. A. D. A. i 1. Finalize compliance plan and preset it to Director of Public Works. i 2. Discuss any further step with Director of Public Works. , I i I _ I 21