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AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
TO BE HELD ON MAY 26, 1994 AT 6:00 P.M.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1. CALL FOR ORDER — CHAIRMAN EDWARD PACHECO
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING
4. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
JOE D. BATTLE
MARGARET BRIGHT
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
EDWARD PACHECO
RICK SANCHEZ
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SCHEDULED MATTERS
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6. STOP SIGN REQUEST FOR NORTH /SOUTH TRAFFIC ON WRIGHT ROAD
AND LOUISE AVENUE.
7. REVIEW OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEM
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOD
Minutes of the April 28, 1994 Meeting
Call to Order
Chairman Pacheco called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Bright led the commission in the pledge.
Acknowledgment of Posting
Mr. Murga acknowledged posting of the Traffic and Parking
Commission agenda on day, April 25, 1994
Roll Call
Commissioners Margaret Bright, William Cunningham, Rick
Sanchez and Chairman Pacheco answered roll call.
Commissioner Joe Battle did not answer roll call. Emilio M.
Murga, Director of Public Works was also present.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Cunningham made a motion to accept the minutes
of March 28, 1994 as written. Chairman Pacheco seconded the
motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
Public Oral Communication
There were no public orals.
Scheduled Matters
Item 6. Stop sign request for north /south bound traffic on
Peach Street at Beechwood Avenue.
The commission was shown slides and a map of the
intersection. They were informed that the location did not
meet the minimum warrants needed to qualify for a traffic
control device for Peach Street.
Commissioner Cunningham commented that some drivers were
going south on Peach Street off of Imperial Highway, making
a left on Beechwood Avenue and cutting through the shopping
center to bypass having to go to Imperial Hwy and Long Beach
Blvd. to go south on Long Beach Blvd., or to go east on
Sanborn. He went on to say that the cost of installing the
sign might be worth it if it helped slow down the traffic
cutting through there or help avoid accidents. He was
informed that there have only been only two accidents in the
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past two years, one was a sideswipe and the other was a
broadside (driver ran the Stop sign), and that a sign on
Peach would have not prevented either accident. He was also
informed that the third lane on Imperial Hwy will relieve
traffic in the area and perhaps the traffic will no longer
cut through that area to bypass traffic at Imperial Hwy and
Long Beach Blvd.
Commissioner Cunningham asked about overgrown vegetation in
the area and a overgrown palm tree that are possibly
blocking visibility and asked what could be done about
them.
He was told that staff will ask the owner to trim the palm
and cut the vegetation and that if needed, the city will ask
the owner for permission to have the city do the work. In
addition, the commission was informed that in addition to
trimming the overgrown vegetation, that it was being
recommended that other improvements be implemented to
improve traffic safety in the area such as cleaning/
replacing signs, repairing broken curb and gutter, replacing
24 "x24" existing Stop signs with 30 "x30" Stop signs etc.
Commissioner Cunningham asked who had requested the Stop
sign and was informed that Councilman Rea had requested that
the commission review the intersection for traffic safety.
Commissioner Pacheco agreed that if the intersection does
not meet the warrants, that a sign should not be installed
(for Peach Street).
Commissioner Bright added that if the installation will not
help reduce accidents and does not meet the warrants, that
the sign should not be put up.
Commission Sanchez agreed that a sign should not be
installed if the location does not warrant the installation.
He went on to say that if there is not that much traffic
going through the area, why put up a Stop sign.
Commissioner Bright made a motion to accept the
recommendation to have the intersection remain in its
present form and to implement the traffic safety measures at
the location. Commissioner Sanchez seconded the motion and
the motion was passed unanimously..
Item 7. Review of Traffic Safety at State Street and
Lynwood Road.
The commission was shown slides and a map of the
intersection. Commissioner Cunningham asked why the 20 mph
sign has been installed, if it was due to the school in the
area. He was informed that there was a school and a church
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in the area but that the 20 mph sign had been installed due
to speeding traffic in the circle and not because of the
school /church.
The commission was told that there is a lot of traffic on
State Street that is rolling through the intersection and
that this is probably due to the fact that there is very
little traffic on Lynwood Road.
The commission was informed that Sgt. Silva of the Sheriff's
Department could not attend the meeting due to two fatal hit
and run accidents in the last week but he wanted to let the
commission know that the Sheriff's Department was already
conducting extra patrol in the vicinity of State Street and
Lynwood Road due to one of the fatal hit and run accidents
occurring at that intersection.
In addition, they were informed that it was recommended that
traffic signs in the area be cleaned /replaced etc.
The commission agreed that the intersection should remain
operating at its present condition and that the proposed
traffic safety measures be implemented.
With no further discussion, Commissioner Cunningham moved to
accept the recommendation to have the intersection remain at
its present condition and to implement the proposed traffic
safety improvement measures. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bright and was approved unanimously.
Informational Items
Chairman Pacheco asked about the speed bumps that were being
installed in the City of Los Angeles (L.A. Times article).
He was informed that the City of L. A. is conducting a test
on some streets that have excessive speeding traffic. He
was told that speed bumps are not installed because they
can cause car damage and also cause motorcycle drivers to
have an accident if they go over the bumps too fast. Staff
will get more information from the City of L. A. and bring
it back to the commission
The commission was informed that there had been a fatal
traffic accident on Lavina. A young child ran out into the
street to get to an ice -cream truck when he was struck and
killed by a car who fled the scene. They were told that the
ice -cream truck was not blocking the view of traffic and was
not the cause of the accident; however, they were informed
that the Sheriff's Department will be formally asking the
City /Council to review the City's ordinance and perhaps
change it to ban ice -cream trucks in the city.
Commissioner Cunningham said that a lot of ice -cream trucks
are not licensed nor bonded and that they do cause kids to
run out into the street without watching for traffic. He
said he had to hold a girl from running into the street to
get to a ice -cream truck because she almost ran out while a
car was going by.
The commission learned that Sgt. Silva is conducting a
survey to see what city's have already banned ice -cream
trucks, and that the results will be shared with the
commission.
It was suggested that the ice -cream trucks be forced to have
insurance /be bonded and that they show proof before they
are
given a business license. Commissioner Bright said what
good would a bond or insurance do if there is no
enforcement. Commissioner Sanchez asked that they should
show proof of insurance before they get a license. Bright
said the policy could lapse for non payment, and then what?
Cunningham hoped that the community would come forth and
perhaps a witness to the accident will aid police in finding
the driver in this case and any other. Bright said that
was good, but asked what good would it do if the child gets
hurt? Also she has heard that kids take money from parents
etc., to get an ice -cream as well as run into the street and
said that a solution needs to be come up with to solve this
problem. She went on to say that rules and regulations do
not mean anything if they are not being enforced and wants
the commission to come up with a plausible, enforceable
solution.
The commission was also informed that on Beechwood and Pope
Avenue , a car broadsided another vehicle and left the
scene. The driver of the car that was hit, was killed in
the accident. The Sheriff's Department is still looking for
the suspect.
The Department of Public Works monthly report for the month
of March was included for the commission information.
CIP Overview
The commission was given an overview of the Public Works CIP
projects.
Atlantic Avenue Reconstruction - Bid opening was held,
project should be award May 1994.
Cesar Chavez Lane - Project is almost complete, working on
landscape and shelters, will open by May 6, 1994.
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Review of upcoming items:
1. Review and ranking of signalized intersection by number
of accidents.
2. Proposed alley vacations.
3. Imperial Highway Improvement Project
Sanchez asked about the work going on Imperial Highway - He
was told that the street lightconduit was being moved so
that the street lights could be moved back .
4. Traffic study for Long Beach Blvd. and Tenaya Avenue.
Requested by the Sheriff Department who said they have had
an unusual amount of accidents in that area They would like
the city to see if anything can be, change the geometrics,
lights etc., anything to improve the intersection.
5. Stop sign request for intersection of Wright Road and
Louise street. Requested by Planning Commission Chairman
Eric Lee.
For the next Traffic and Parking Commission meeting, the
commission would like to review the following:
Long Beach and State - Pacheco
Imperial Project - Sanchez
Stop sign request - Bright
Commission Orals
Commissioner Bright - none
Commissioner Cunningham - none
Commissioner Sanchez - He said that at 5112 1/2 Imperial
(which is actually assessable only via the alley on Imperial
Hwy just east of Atlantic Avenue), that there is a palm
tree in the alley and said that people have to run across
the alley because the palm tree blocks the view of traffic
coming into the alley and do not see the pedestrians. He
says he believes that it is a private palm tree. He asked
if staff can check to see if it is on private property or
in the public right -of -way, and take appropriate action to
trim or remove the palm tree. .
Chairman Pacheco - none
With no further business, commissioner Bright made a motion
to adjourn the April 28, 1994 meeting of the Traffic and
Parking Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Sanchez and was passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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DATE: May 26, 1994
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC
AND PARKING COMMISSION
FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works��
Christian Valtierra, Public Works Division npervisor
SUBJECT: Three Way Stop Sign Request
Wright Road and Louise Avenue
PURPOSE:
To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review the
traffic engineering investigation and support staff's
recommendation to implement the proposed 14 point traffic safety
enhancement program and to continue with the present operation
of the intersection of Wright Road and Louise Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
A request has been received from Mr. Eric Lee, Planning
Commission Chairman, to investigate the possibility of providing
three -way stop control at the intersection of Wright Road and
Louise Avenue to improve traffic safety.
Staff conducted a traffic investigation for three -way stop
control, based on the State of California Department of
Transportation Traffic Manual.
Accidents: None during the past 12 months of the
type correctable by stop installation.
Traffic Volumes:
Wright Road - both directions 3,077 vehicles /day
Louise Avenue - both directions 806 vehicles /day
Street widths:
Wright Road - 40 feet
Louise Avenue - 40 feet
Visibility:
Wright Road - N/B good, S/B good.
Louise Avenue - E/B poor for traffic turning
north on Wright Road, good for
traffic turning south on
Wright Road.
Unusual Conditions:
Wright Road: None
Louise Avenue: Skewed "T" intersection
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Type of Intersection
Industrial /multi - family
residential area, skewed "T"
intersection controlled by
stop sign on Louise Avenue.
Type of Street:
Wright Road:
Louise Avenue:
Speed Limits:
Wright Road:
Louise Avenue:
ANALYSIS:
Collector Street /Truck Route
Local Street
30 mph - Posted.
37 mph - 85- percentile.
25 mph - Prima Facie.
for multi- way - stop- control -led -intersections are — - - -
based on a number of factors, the following conditions may
warrant a multi -way stop installation:
1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed,
the multi -way stop may be an interim measure that can be
installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements
are being made for the signal installations.
2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more
reported accidents within a 12 month period of a type
susceptible to correction by a multi -way stop
installation. Such accidents include right- and left-
turn collisions as well as right -angle collisions.
3. Minimum traffic volumes:
a. The total vehicular volume entering the intersection
from all approaches must average at least 50
vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day,
and
b. The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from
the minor street or highway must average at least
20 units per hours for the same 8 hours, with an
average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of
at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum
hour, but
c. When the 85- percentile approach speed of the major
street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the
minimum vehicular street traffic volume warrant is
70 percent of the above requirements.
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The intersection of Wright Road and Louise Avenue does not meet
any of the State of California Department of Transportation
requirements to qualify for a multi -way stop intersection.
An unwarranted stop sign on Wright Road could increase the number
of rear end accidents on Wright Road and should not be used as a
speed control measure. In addition, according to the Traffic
Engineering Practices Manual for Small Municipalities by DeLew,
Cather and Company:
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" through 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 multi -way stop control at the
intersection would generate additional vehicle delays, and
increase in fuel consumption:
Increased Fuel Consumption: 517 gallons /year
Fuel Cost ($1.25 /gallon): $646 /year
Additional Driver and Passenger Delays 535 hrs /year
(Reference source: Transportation and Traffic Engineering
Handbook, Second Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers).
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Emission of pollutants into the atmosphere would also be
increased due to the additional engine idling while vehicles are
delayed:
Carbon Monoxide (CO): 963 lbs /year
Hydrocarbons (HC): 67 lbs /year
Nitrogen Oxides (NOX): 76 lbs /year
(Reference sources: Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering, Eleventh
Edition, University of California and Institute of Transportation
Studies).
Field observations by staff also revealed that substantial number
of vehicles are disregarding the stop sign on Louise Ave., and
that some of the traffic on Wright Rd. is speeding.
- 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 14 point program be
implemented to enhance traffic safety in the area:
1. Restripe faded stop bar and legend.
2.
Replace
existing 24"
stop
sign with
new 30"
stop sign.
3.
Install
"Stop Ahead"
sign
on Louise
Avenue.
4. Clean /replace all faded Street Sweeping /No Parking signs in
general area.
5. Replace existing faded "Truck Route" sign with larger sign.
6. Clean /replace "Weight Limit" sign and straighten out post.
7. Clean /replace street name signs.
8. Extend "No Parking at Anytime" zone to approximately 100
feet south of its present limit on the east side of Wright
Road.
9. Plant trees on Wright Road north and south of intersection
to discourage speeding.
10. Trim trees /shrubs on east side of Wright Road south of
Louise to clear sidewalk for pedestrians.
11. Replace existing 30 MPH Speed Limit signs on Wright Road/
Duncan Avenue and Wright Road /MLK Blvd with larger 36 "X48"
signs.
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12. Review results of traffic safety enhancement measurements
in six (6) month and investigate feasibility of realigning
Louise Avenue to join Wright Road at right angle. (See
attached sketch).
13. Conduct an traffic engineering study into traffic safety of
Wright Road from MLK Blvd to Imperial Highway, and
investigate the possibility of removing the stop signs for
North and Southbound Wright Rd. at Beechwood Avenue.
14. For the Sheriff's Dep. to conduct selective enforcement
against vehicles failing to obey the stop sign on Louise
Avenue and speeding vehicles on Wright Rd. and also Louise
Avenue, and report back to the Traffic and Parking
Commission on the effects of this effort.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Traffic and Parking Commission review
the traffic engineering investigation and support staff's
recommendation to implement the proposed traffic safety
enhancement measures and to continue with the present operation
of the intersection of Wright Road and Louise Avenue.
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DATE: May 26, 1994
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
FROM: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Imperial Highway Improvement Project
(from Atlantic Avenue to Wright Road)
PURPOSE
To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support
staff's recommendation to implement the stripping and signing
modification as shown in the Imperial Highway improvement project
plans.
BACKGROUND
The Imperial Highway Improvement Project is part of the FY 93 -94
CIP program. This project with a budget of $ 246,000, will
involve the construction of concrete pavement, curb and gutter,
sidewalks. street lighting, relocation of storm drain, catch
basin, fire hydrants etc. and will create a third lane for east
bound traffic along Imperial Highway.
While the construction is underway traffic will have to be
detoured to the north side of the street (see attached detour
sketch). The detour plan has been coordinated with the City of
South Gate and MTA (formerly RTD).
The street lights have been installed and the catch basin and
fire hydrants have been relocated.
The concrete pavement work is expected to start on July 10, 1994
and be complete by July 23, 1994.
ANALYSIS
The striping of the third lane for east bound Imperial Highway
will alleviate traffic congestion in the area by permitting
traffic on this lane to go directly into the freeway on ramp.
This will allow traffic to go southbound on the I -710 Freeway and
also allow for transitions into the I -105 freeway eastbound or
westbound.
Presently the area is posted "NO STOPPING" between 6am - 9am and
3pm - 6pm. although compliance with the parking prohibition is
basically nonexistent.
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In order for the lane to work it must be kept clear of parked
vehicles.
The best way to sign this section of Imperial Highway would be to
have no stopping at anytime. This will keep the lane open 24
hours per day and train drivers that the lane is always available
for use. The tight parking situation in the area may make it
difficult for area businesses forgo parking 24 hours a day. A
compromise would be to continue the operations of the no stopping
at any time during peak hours only, thereby allowing parking
during non peak hours.
Another traffic safety concern in the area are the left turns
from Imperial Highway westbound into the first alley east of
Atlantic Avenue.
Staff therefore, recommends that the traffic and Parking
Commission support the following: J
1. Continue operations of the No Stopping at Anytime during peak
hours for a period of 6 months.
2. Proceed with the closure of the alley at Pescado Mojado to
prohibit left turns from Westbound Imperial Highway.
3. That the parking prohibitions be enforced to clear the lane
of parked vehicles and reap the benefits of congestions
relief formed by the third lane.
4. That staff report back to the Traffic and Parking Commission
in six months on the results of the third lane and compliance
with parking prohibitions on Imperial Highway.
RECOMMENDATION:
To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support
staff's recommendation to implement the stripping and signing
modification as shown on the Imperial Highway Improvement Project
plans.
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AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION BY
THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
(Prepared 5/19/94)
1. Review and ranking of signalized intersections by
number of accidents.
2. Proposed alley vacations.
3. Traffic study for Long Beach Blvd, State Street
and Tenaya Avenue.
4. Traffic Safety /Parking - Wilson Elementary School.
5. One Way Street Survey results.
6. Review Traffic Safety Evaluation, Enforcement and
Engineering analysis by Institute of Transportation Studies.
7. Review School Routes citywide.
8. Review pedestrian /traffic safety on Long Beach Boulevard
from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Tweedy Boulevard.
9. Review traffic safety on Long Beach Boulevard and Los Flores
Boulevard.
10. Review protected left turn phasing at traffic signals
citywide.
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Contents
Monthly Report
April
Capital Improvements Projects . . . . . . . . . . .
Land Development Report . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public Works Administration . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complaint Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management Information System (MIS) . . . . . . . .
WaterMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Signals /Street Lighting . . . . . . . . . .
Goals
June 1994
Public Works Administration . .
Management Information System.
Water Maintenance . . . . . . .
Traffic Signals /Street Lighting
1 -3
4
5
6
7
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13 -14
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
April, 1994
1. Cesar Chavez Lane, Project. No. 5 -5149
Project Description
The work involves the reconstruction of the street pavement;
reconstruction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, .catch basins;
installation of street lighting; under grounding of
electric. conduits and installation of pavement markings and
striping.
Budget: $453,000
Project Status
Construction has been completed, and street and parking lot
are open to traffic.
2. 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:
Project bid opening was held on April 28, 1994. Bids will be
analyzed and the project will be awarded in May, 1994.
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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:
708 of grading plan was completed and preliminary design of
building "D" is underway.
CITY HALL REROOF, Project No. 5 -5148
Project Description:
The work consist of reroofing
construction of A/C pads. Conduit
insulation. Built up roofing
Repair project has been scheduled
1994.
of City Hall, welding
and pipe rack, tempered
and brick wall parapet.
to be completed September
Budget: 1008 General Fund
Project Status
Preliminary study and data collection was completed and is
currently being reviewed.
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.
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Caltrans had previously constructed Well 20 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:
Caltrans is reviewing report and will make recommendation to
to the city.
6. IMPERIAL WIDENING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Widen Imperial Highway between Imperial and Duncan Avenue to
accommodate a third traffic lane, install a new City -owned
street lighting system, relocate a County catch basin,
upgrade a traffic signal pole, install illuminated street
name signs (ISMS), install a new fire hydrant with a break
off check - valve, install new P.C.C. pavement curb and gutter
drive approaches, sidewalk, etc.
PROJECT STATUS
Preliminary plans and specs have been completed. They are
being reviewed and finalized, and project has been
advertised on May 18, 1994 with a bid opening date set for
June 9, 1994.
The street light poles have been installed, the water meters
have been relocated, one fire hydrant has been upgraded.
The new catch basin has been constructed and the exisiting
catch basin is being abandoned.
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Date: April 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:
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14 Issued
35 Performed
4 Plan check processed
3 Reviewed
1 Tuesday, April 12, 1994
1 Thursday, April 28, 1994
165 Locations marked
5 Requests processed
52 Intersections
inspected once each week
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 13, 1994
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TO: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
FROM: Christian Valtierra, PW Administration Supervisor
SUBJECT: Public Works Administrative Activities for April, 1994
1. General Administrative Projects:
A. Submitted April 1994 Complaint Summary. A total of 25
complaints were received for the Department of Public
Works. All complaints were addressed and routed to the
proper divisions for resolving.
B. Marked locations, purchased needed materials to continue
having the Tree of Life students plant trees in May, 1994.
C. Continued to work with HUB Cities, the County of Los
Angeles, and Downey Volunteer Center to provide work
experience to one HUB Cities student worker and several
General Relief and Court Referral Workers.
D. Prepared agenda /items for Traffic and Parking Commission
meeting in April 28, 1994.
E. Reviewed FY 1993 -94 Budget and met with Division Heads to
make sure they do not go over budget.
F. Prepared, duplicated and mailed out One Way Street Survey
to all Lynwood residents.
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.
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YEAR: 1994
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MONTHLY COMPLAINT STATUS REPORT
DATE: May 16, 1994
NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS:
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Complaint Type Incoming %
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CITY OWNED ST LIGHTS 4 16.00
CONCRETE REPAIRS 8 32.00
OTHER COMPLAINTS 7 28.00
SCE STREET LIGHTS 5 20.00
TRAFFIC SIGNALS 1 4.00
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Total: 25 100.00
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Memorandum
Date: May 9, 1994
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To: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
From: Frank Garcia, Civil Engineering Assistant
Subject: Management Information Systems (M.I.S.)
Monthly Report For April, 1994
1. Continue research on new back -up system for LAN server data.
2. Complete 90% of mini - computer system connection to Community
Transit Center for Finance.
3. Setup 6 new computer systems for users at Water Yard with
complete access to WAN (Connection between City Hall Annex
and Water Yard).
4. Connect and setup new computer system to LAN for new Finance
manager.
5. Setup new "Hot line" voice -mail message system for City
Manager.
6. Setup Complaint database system for Facility Maintenance.
7. Replaced bad hardware in Gateway Server Accounting system.
8. Resolved plotting problems at both CAD dedicated print
server plotting stations for Public Works Annex and Water
Yard.
9.. Start Time Sheet database modifications and process to
enable complete access to database for entire Public Works
staff.
10. Start new CAD computer systems purchasing process for Public
Works.
11. Start new laser and ink -jet printer purchasing process for
Public Works.
16. Continued maintenance and users support service.
17. Support Calls, from 4/1/94 - 4/30/94, 215 calls (11.58
hours).
18. System statistics, down -time for April 1993:
Total: 60 minutes
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Water Meter Rend
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Water Meter Rerprids
Sewer Backups
Pumps Checked
Leaks Checked
(Per Customer CompininE)
Water Mnin Leaks
Loen t, i on s'
Red Tags Posted
Lock/Pull Meters
Water Meters RepInced
General Complaints
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WATER PRODUCTION AND IMPORT SUMMARY FOR 1993 -1994
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Jul -93
Aug-93
Sep-93
Oct -93
Nov -93
Dec -93
Jan -94
Feb -94
Mar -94
Apr-94
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5
3308
26.49
21.67
16.55
3.67
6.22
180
078
105
0.99
11230
6
2.80
9.26
0.00
493
27.74
7.66
5.01
5.04
0.89
0.54
633.87
8
712
5.05
0.93
3.71
3.82
4.43
2.37
6.48
0.16
0.08
34.15
9
2024
1578
22.93
39.03
2.21
8.59
5.86
2.13
1 74
1.57
120.08
11
6.95
4.69
2.69
5.42
2.80
8.37
2.65
1.53
149
1.50
38.09
15
5.20
4.38
3.98
4.07
7.58
1.86
2.59
0.87
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0.56
3120
19
13.23
7.92
4.34
4.48
11.33
2.71
144
0.76
0.47
0.99
47.67
LOCAL 1
8862
7157
56.54
78.19
59.15
3984
21 72
17.59
5.91
623
447.36
M.W.D. 2
562.20
553.80
528.00
512.00
476.30
398.70
483.90
417.60
49860
502.10
493320
TOTAL 1 +2
650.82
627.37
584.54
59019
53545
438.54
505.62
435.19
50451
50833
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700
600
500
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300
200
100
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FY 1993 -1994
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
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MAR
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TOTAL T.D
LOCAL WATER FOR 1993 -1994 (1A)
88.62
7357
56.54
78.19
51.51
40.26
21 72
17.59
5.91
6.23
44014
LOCAL WATER FOR 1989 -1990 (11B)
485.03
419.12
386.10
216.59
24282
232.33
152.71
13658
241 14
534.93
3047.35
LOCAL DIFFERENCE ( 1 B - 1A) %
8173%
82.45%
85.36%
63.90%
7879%
82.67%
85.78%
8712%
97.55%
98.84%
85.56%
M W D WATER FOR 1993 -1994 (2A)
562.20
553.80
528.00
512.00
476.30
398.70
48390
417.60
498.60
502 -10
493120
M.W.D WATER FOR 1989 -1990 (26)
292.00
257.60
23770
362.40
33770
345.90
34140
264.20
337.00
120.60
2898.50
M.W.D 'DIFFERENCE (2B - 2A) %
- 92.53%
- 114.98%
- 122.13%
- 41.28%
- 41.04%
- 15.26%
-4091%
-5806%
-4795%
- 316.33%
- 70.20%
TOTAL WATER FOR 1993 -1994 (3A)
650.82
627.37
584.54
590.19
535.50
438.96
505.62
435.19
504.50
508.33
5381.02
TOTAL WATER FOR 1989 -1990 (3B)
77703
67632
623.80
578.99
58052
578.23
496.11
400.78
578.14
65553
5945.85
TOTAL DIFFERENCE (3B - 3A) %
1624%
729%
629%
-1.93%
776%
24.09%
-1.92%
-8.59%
1274%
22.46%
950%
TOTAL ACRE -FEET SAVED (3B - 3A)
126.21
49.35
39.26
-1120
45.02
139.27
-951
-34.41
73.64
147.20
564.83
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M E M O R A N D U M
Date: May 6, 1994
To: Emilio Murga - Director of Public Works
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From: John C. Leighty - Electrical Maintenance /Supervisor
Subject: Major Activities of Traffic Signals and Street Lighting
Division during the Month of April 1994.
STREET LIGHTING
1. 112th Street, series lighting circuit out.
(a) Make removals of poles, and make excavations, and remove
200 feet of deteriorated lead cased power cable.
(b) Install 200 feet of new thermal plastics cased power
cable.
(c) Re -stand poles, fill excavations, and restore lighting
operations.
2. I -105 Freeway,/ underpass'lighting.
(a) Fir St., repair / upgrade 8 additional lighting units.
Install Rock Guards.
(b) Wright Rd., Install 18 Rock Guards over new lighting
units.
3. Caesar Chavez,
(a) Assist Engineer Division with city /contractor agreement
for lighting installations.
BANNERS OVER CITY ROADWAYS
1.
Remove
(3) -
From High school event.
2.
Remove
(1) -
Health Fair
3.
Install
(2)
- Cinco De Mayo, and Caesar Chavez.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
1. Atlantic and Elmwood - "All Out"
(a) Edison Co. Supply wires damaged.
(b) Provide traffic control during outage and retime and reset
signal operations, after Edison repair.
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2. Imperial and Wright Rd'. - N/E for N.B.,
(a) Replace /upgrade, and relocate pole signal indicator,
damaged by truck.
3. Long Beach and Tweedy.
(a) Assist Engineering Division with intersection shut down,
temporary traffic control, and operation restoration
during contracted meter /service upgrade.
4. Atlantic and Carlin - S/E for S.B.
(a) Re -align type 1 signal. Hit by truck.
5. Traffic signal lamps, replaced, from lists, and other
inspections = 22.
6. Shop
(a) Test run, evaluate, new signal controllers received.
(to be installed at needed field locations).
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Goals for
June,1994
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 13, 1994
To: Emilio M. Murga, Director of Public Works
FROM: Christian Valtierra, PW Administration Supervisor
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION GOALS AND PROPOSED
ACTIVITIES FOR JUNE, 1994.
1. Work with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to submit final
report for the Tree of Life program and submit
reimbursement request.
2. Review FY 1993 -94 purchase orders and budget and meet with
Division Heads to ascertain that divisions spending within
budget limits.
3. Make revisions to proposed FY 1994 -95 Public Works Budget.
4. Review FY 1993 -94 Budget and outstanding encumbrances in
preparation for the end of fiscal year.
5, Coordinate the planting of 400 seedlings from a grant from
the National Tree Trust.
6. Prepare and send out Public Works Monthly report and goals.
7. Prepare for and attend Traffic and Parking Commission
meeting for June 23, 1994.
8. Respond to resident complaints, respond to work orders and
urgent calls as they come in.
9. 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.
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: May 9, 1994
To: Emilio Murga, Director of Public Works
From: Frank Garcia, Civil Engineering Assistant
Subject: Management Information Systems (M.I.S.)
Goals for June, 1994
1. Setup new print server stations along with miscellaneous
cleanup at Yard for Public Works WAN.
2. Setup new backup system for File Server.
3. Setup laser printer for new Finance Manager.
4. Setup security alarm system for MIS Division Trailer.
5. Purchase necessary software to meet requirements for Phase
II of the City's Software License Inventory Report.
6. Complete Accounting mini - computer system access via
Community Transit Center for Finance.
7.
Complete 33% of
Dataquick
CD -ROM system on LAN.
8.
Repair computer
system for
Director of Finance.
9. Complete relational database query report phase for Human
Resources's position tracking database.
10. Complete modifications for Complaint database system.
11. Complete Time Sheet database access along with new Time Card
relational database for Public Works.
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City of LYNWOOD 9sa„
ALL AMERICA CITY
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11330 BULLIS ROAD
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262
(310) 603 -0220
DATE. MAY 18, 1994
TO EMILIO M. MURGA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: PAUL M. SAENZ, CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE/WATER DIVISION
SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT MONTHLY GOALS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1993
1. Develop Request For Proposal for design construction and management for at new groundwater well.
2. Finalize California Department of Health Services Disaster Response.
3 Install emergency eye wash and showers at all sites that have gas chlorination systems in service.
4 Install RTU at Well No. 8, and'Reservoir Booster.
5 Survey Ham Park for preparation to retrofit the plumbing for reclaimed water.
6. Begin notifying water customers of need to test backflow devices.
7 Install additional cameras at the water yard.
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M E M O R A N D U M
Date: May 6, 1994
To: Emilio Murga, Director of Public Works
From: John C. Leichty, - Electrical Maintenance /Supervisor
Subject: Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Division goals,
for June, 1994.
Traffic Signals
1. Change out various, obsolete traffic controllers.
2. City wide, inspections, preventative maintenance, and
documentation, for safe operations, of all traffic signal
controlled intersections.
Street Lighting
1. City maintained systems.
(a) Check operations of all systems, daylight and hours
of darkness.
(b) List needs, and perform service needs as required.
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DATE: May 26, 1994
TO: TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director
Community Development Department
BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manage
SUBJECT Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code re Restricted
Parking Applicant City of Lynwood
PROPOSAL:
In response to problems created by overflow parking from weekend
events held at Bateman [fall, the City of Lynwood is considering
amending the Municipal Code to restrict parking on Ernestine
Avenue between Walnut Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard to
residents only between 6 P M and 6 A M on weekdays and
Saturday, and between 9 A M to 6 P M on Sunday
Restrictions would be posted and permits would be issued by the
Parking Enforcement Division to residents of the portion of the
street that is restricted. visitor permits would be available to
residents. Permits would be affixed to the car bumper.
FACTS.
1. Source of Authority
Section 22507 CVC et seq of the State Vehicle Code grants
authority to cities to prohibit or restrict parking on City
streets. The Lynwood Municipal Code, Chapter 7, Vehicles and
Traffic, Section 7 -20.21 Parking Regulations on Certain Streets,
authorizes the City Council, by resolution or ordinance, to
designate certain parking restrictions on any street or portion
thereof.
2. Pronerty Location.
The sections of street being considered for parking restrictions
are both sides of Ernestine Avenue between Walnut Avenue and
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
3. Existing Land Use.
Existing land use on the east side of the subject portion of
Ernestine Avenue is single family residential Most of the west
side of the street is taken up by the City Civic Center complex.,
including Bateman Hall, a parking lot and parking and auto
storage for the Sheriff's Office At the northern end of
Ernestine at Martin Luther King is commercial development, and at
the southern end is single family development.
A_. Proiect Characteristics:
This is a proposal by the City of Lynwood in response to
complaints by residents of Ernestine Avenue about parking and
vandalism problems along Ernestine due to overflow parking from
weekend events being held at Bateman Hall The proposal is to
amend the Municipal Code to restrict parking on Ernestine Avenue
between walnut Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard The
proposal would limit parking to residents only between 6 P M and
6 A.M on weekdays and Saturday, and between 9 A M. to 6 P M on
Sunday.
Restrictions would be posted as "Parking by Permit Only" between
specified hours Two free permits would be issued to each family
or residence on these three blocks and visitor permits would be
available for limited overnight parking
6. Public Response:
Five area residents spoke to the Recreation and Parks Commission
at their meeting on January 25, 1994 concerning problems
associated with the use of Bateman Hall. Staff discussed the
proposal to restrict parking with the Recreation and Parks
Commission on April 26, 1994 and two residents asked about the
number of permits to be issued and if visitor parking would be
available
Two area residents spoke in favor of the proposal at the public
hearing held by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting
of May 10, 1994.
In the past, neighborhood residents have also expressed concerns
about overflow parking from proposed commercial uses at the
corner of Ernestine and Martin Luther King Boulevard
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS.
Chronology:
In January a number of residents of the Ernestine Avenue area
complained to the City Manager and Recreation and Community
Services Department staff about problems created by spill over of
patrons using Bateman Hall, particularly on weekends. Problems
included vandalism, noise and two shooting incidents. Problems
also occur from spill over parking from events being held at the
National Guard Armory.
Several suggestions to minimize problems were discussed with the
Recreation and Parks Commission at their meeting on January 25,
1994 Suggestions included increased security and more efficient
supervision of activities in Batement Hall Restricting parking
on Ernestine Avenue was also suggested as a way to help keep
Bateman Hall patrons away from neighboring residences and into
more closely supervised areas.
These problems were discussed with City Council on April 5, 1994
and Council directed staff to proceed with establishing special
parking restrictions on Ernestine Avenue
Analysis:
Since there has been a history of problems associated with spill
over from Bateman Hall activities, restricting parking for
portions of Ernestine Avenue would be one way to lessen the
impact on neighboring residences Any parking restrictions
should cover a large enough area so that Bateman Hall patrons
would be encouraged to park in the City lot or on Bullis, rather
than 2 or 3 blocks down on Ernestine Restrictions should cover
both sides of the street and probably extend as far south as
Walnut Avenue, which is only two blocks south of Bateman Hall.
Since major events are scheduled only for weekends, restrictions
could be limited to nighttime parking on Friday and Saturday,
perhaps after 6 P M , and all day on Sunday
In order not to inconvenience area residents and for simplicity
in enforcement, staff is suggesting using a "permit parking only"
system for the restricted hours Parking Enforcement staff would
`J
provide two free permits per household and establish a procedure
to issue special guest permits for people visiting residents of
the area They would also determine fines and assist in
enforcing the restriction Fines are proposed to be commensurate
with street sweeping fines ($25 00)
Approximately 30 residences would be affected and approximately
100 permits would be required at no cost to the property owners
Ten to twelve "restricted parking" signs would be required
costing approximately $100 each installed and direct enforcement
cost are estimated to be $400 per month. There would be ongoing
administrative costs There cost^ would be recovered through
parking citations
PROPOSAL:
Section 7 -20.21 of the Municipal Code provides an appropriate
place to add authorization for the type of restriction being
proposed This section currently contains authorization to
prohibit parking totally or establish 1 or 2 hour parking
limitations between 7:00 A M and 6:00 P M..
Staff therefore proposes the following additions and amendments
to the Municipal Code (additions shown by underlines, deletions
by strikeout)
7 -20 21 Parking Regulations on Certain Streets. The City
Council may, from time to time designate, by ordinance or
resolution, any street or portion thereof as an area in which
a. Parking is prohibited altogether
b. Parking is restricted to permit holders only during all
or certain hours of the day, said permit to be i ssued by the
City.
b c. Between the hours of 7 00 A M and 6:00 P.M. of any day
except Sundays and holidays, parking for a period of time longer
than one hour is prohibited
e d. Between the hours of 7 00 A M. and 6 00 P M of any day
except Sundays and holidays, parking for a period of time longer
than two hours is prohibited
When authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof, no
person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon any of the
streets or parts thereof designate d. by ordinance or resolutin
(Strikeout indicates deletion of redundant code sections)
If this amendment is approved, staff will prepare the necessary
resolution for action by the City Council, the administrative
rules and procedures to provide for issuing permits and establish
the required fines and enforcement procedures.
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DATE May 26, 1994
TO TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
FROM: Sol Blumenfeld, Director
Community Development Department
BY: Robert Diplock, Planning Manage
SUBJECT Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code re: Restricted
Parking Applicant City of Lynwood
PROPOSAL:
In response to problems created by overflow parking from weekend
events held at Bateman Hall, the City of Lynwood is considering
amending the Municipal Code to restrict parking on Ernestine
Avenue between Walnut Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard to
residents only between 6 P.M. and 6 A.M. on weekdays and
Saturday, and between 9 A.M to 6 P.M on Sunday
Restrictions would be posted and permits would be issued by the
Parking Enforcement Division to residents of the portion of the
street that is restricted Visitor permits would be available to
residents Permits would be affixed to the car bumper
FACTS:
1. Source of Authority
Section 22507 CVC et seq of the State Vehicle Code grants
authority to cities to prohibit or restrict parking on City
streets The Lynwood Municipal Code, Chapter 7, Vehicles and
Traffic, Section 7 -20.21 Parking Regulations on Certain Streets,
authorizes the City Council, by resolution or ordinance, to
designate certain parking restrictions on any street or portion
thereof
2. Property Location.
The sections of street being considered for parking restrictions
are both sides of Ernestine Avenue between Walnut Avenue and
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
3. Existing Land Use
Existing land use on the east side
Ernestine Avenue is single family
side of the street in t.al:cn tip b y
including Bateman Hall, a parking
storage for the Sheriff's Office.
Ernestine at Martin Luther King is
the southern end is single family
,q, Protect Characteristics.
of the subject portion of
residential. Most of the west
the City Civic Center complex,
lot and parking and auto
At the northern end of
commercial development, and at
development.
This is a proposal by the City of Lynwood in response to
complaints by residents of Ernestine Avenue about parking and
vandalism problems along Ernestine due to overflow parking from
weekend events being held at Bateman Hall The proposal is to
amend the Municipal Code to restrict parking on Ernestine Avenue
between Walnut Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard The
proposal would limit parking to residents only between 6 P M and
6 A M. on weekdays and Saturday, and between 9 A.M. to 6 P M on
Sunday.
• Restrictions would be posted as "Parking by Permit Only" between
specified hours Two free permits would be issued to each family
or residence on these three blocks and visitor permits would be
available for limited overnight parking
6. Public Response.
Five area residents spoke to the Recreation and Parks Commission
at their meeting on January 25, 1994 concerning problems
associated with the use of Bateman Hall Staff discussed the
proposal to restrict parking with the Recreation and Parks
Commission on April 26, 1994 and two residents asked about the
number of permits to be issued and if visitor parking would be
available.
Two area residents spoke in favor of the proposal at the public
hearing held by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting
of May 10, 1994
In the past, neighborhood residents have also expressed concerns
about overflow parking from proposed commercial uses at the
corner of Ernestine and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
1. Chronology:
In January a number of residents of the Ernestine Avenue area
complained to the City Manager and Recreation and Community
Services Department staff about problems created by spill over of
patrons using Bateman Hall, particularly on weekends. Problems
included vandalism, noise and two shooting incidents Problems
also occur from spill over parking from events being held at the
National Guard Armory
Several suggestions to minimize problems were discussed with the
Recreation and Parks Commission at their meeting on January 25,
1994 Suggestions included increased security and more efficient
supervision of activities in Batement Hall Restricting parking
on Ernestine Avenue was also suggested as a way to help keep
Bateman Hall patrons away from neighboring residences and into
more closely supervised areas
These problems were discussed with City Council on April 5, 1994
and Council directed staff to proceed with establishing special
parking restrictions on Ernestine Avenue.
2 Analysis:
Since there has been a history of problems associated with spill
over from Bateman Hall activities, restricting parking for
portions of Ernestine Avenue would be one way to lessen the
impact on neighboring residences. Any parking restrictions
should cover a large enough area so that Bateman Hall patrons
would be encouraged to park in the City lot or on Bullis, rather
than 2 or 3 blocks down on Ernestine. Restrictions should cover
both sides of the street and probably extend as far south as
Walnut Avenue, which is only two blocks south of Bateman Hall
Since major events are scheduled only for weekends, restrictions
could be limited to nighttime parking on Friday and Saturday,
perhaps after 6 P.M , and all day on Sunday.
In order not to inconvenience area residents and for simplicity
in enforcement, staff is suggesting using a "permit parking only"
system for the restricted hours. Parking Enforcement staff would
i
provide two free permits per household and establish a procedure
to'issue special guest permits for people visiting residents of
the area. They would also determine fines and assist in
enforcing the restriction Fines are proposed to be commensurate
with street sweeping fines ($25 00)
Approximately 30 residences would be affected and approximately
100 permits would be required at no cost to the property owners
Ten to twelve "restricted parking" signs would be required
costing approximately $100 each installed and direct enforcement
cost are estimated to be $400 per month. There would be ongoing
administrative costs These costs would be recovered through
parking citations.
PROPOSAL.
Section 7 -20.21 of the Municipal Code provides an appropriate
place to add authorization for the type of restriction being
proposed This section currently contains authorization to
prohibit parking totally or establish 1 or 2 hour parking
limitations between 7:00 A.M and 6 00 P M..
Staff therefore proposes the following additions and amendments
to the Municipal Code (additions shown by underlines, deletions
by strikeout):
7 -20 21 Parking Regulations on certain Streets. The City
Council may, from time to time designate, by ordinance or
resolution, any street or portion thereof as an area in which
a Parking is prohibited altogether
b. Parking is restricted to permit holders only during all
or certain hours of the day said permit to be issued by the
City.
b c. Between the hours of 7:00 A M. and 6:00 P.M of any day
except Sundays and holidays, parking for a period of time longer
than one hour is prohibited
e d. Between the hours of 7:00 A M and 6:00 P.M. of any day
except Sundays and holidays, parking for a period of time longer
than two hours is prohibited.
When authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof, no
person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon any of the
streets or parts thereof designated by ordinance or re solution
(Strikeout indicates deletion of redundant code sections)
If this amendment is approved, staff will prepare the necessary
resolution for action by the City Council, the administrative
rules and procedures to provide for issuing permits and establish
the required fines and enforcement procedures.
ST ffET SMART NORA ZAMICHOW / I
Driving Home a
on Burns can think of no better commute than
zipping along the Century Freeway, Los Angeles'
newest thoroughfare, behind the wheel of his red
'50 Chevy flatbed.
Unlike most Angelenos, Burns can claim that his
commute has improved.
Burns started driving the Century after it opened last
fall: He cut about 15 minutes from what was sometimes a
one -hour commute from his Manhattan Beach home to
his Downtown Los Angeles office, where he heads the
Southern California Assn. for Philanthropy
"I am a true fan of the Century Freeway If the Harbor
Freeway would only move as quickly Burns
sighed.
He's not the only one.
In the weeks after the Northridge earthquake, traffic
on the Century rose 17 %, reaching 200,000 cars a day at
its peak, With closure of the Santa Monica Freeway, the
city's major east -west artery, commuters swarmed to
what had been one of the city's best -kept secrets.
The quake was "a big shot in the arm'as far as
increasing ridership usage," said Chuck O'Connell, the
local Caltrans deputy district director of operations.
The newly reopened Santa Monica now accommodates
about 94% of its normal volume. But hundreds stayed
with their newfound love, the Century, where 9% more
vehicles travel than before the quake.
It's a small shift with a big impact.
"Once I hit the Century, I feel basically I'm home. To
me, it's almost like pulling into my driveway; the hard
part is over," said Burns, 50. "1 love riding the Century
t 4
lint: They Love Century Freeway
Freeway in my Chevy "
When the Santa Monica Freeway reopened last
month, it gradually won back most of its regulars.
Officials readjusted traffic signals on surface streets so
they no longer favored east -west flow of vehicles.
Alternate routes, such as Jefferson Boulevard, which'
handled 48,000 cars daily after the quake, were reduced
T he Century is Jorge Carreon's freeway
of choice. Although a post -quake
newcomer to the Century, Carreon, who
lives in Long Beach, is a devotee.
" I won't get on the Santa Monica
Freeway I've never known It —in the
entire time I've been driving —to be
uncrowded," said Carreon, 26, a native
Californian and a publicist at Samuel
Goldwyn Co. "There's no way in hell I'd
attempt that during rush hour; I refuse to
fight traffic anymore."
Lon Burns cruises down the Century Freeway in his 1950 Chevy Carreon used to make audiotapes of
opera and sing along when he got stuck in
traffic, belting out verses. No more Instead, he chooses
the slightly longer route to his Century City office,
taking the Long Beach Freeway to the Century, then
going north on Sepulveda Boulevard and Overland
Avenue to reach Pico Boulevard.
It doesn't bother Carreon that not all the Century
Freeway interchange ramps have opened. It just
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to carrying close to their normal load of
21,000.
But some motorists, once Introduced to
the Century ( formally known as the Glenn
M. Anderson Freeway or Interstate 105)
are not about to switch back to the Santa `
Monica.
ROBERTDURELL / Los Angeles Times
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FREEWAY: They Find
Century Sensational
Continued from BI
diminishes the number of drivers, ensuring that the
Century is not for everyone. (The remaining inter-
changes are expected to open by June. These include:
the northbound San Diego Freeway to the eastbound
Century; the southbound San Diego to the westbound
Century; the eastbound Century to the northbound
San Diego, and the eastbound Century to the south-
bound San Diego.)
Carreon is a freeway aficionado, with an opinion
about virtually every thoroughfare. The San Diego, for
instance, "is hell on Earth." The Harbor Freeway, he
says, is crowded and "really nasty "
The Century? "This one is cool. Stark. Postmodern,
Jetson kind of design," he said. "When you get to those
big bridges by Hawthorne, it's like a Disneyland ride.
You get the most glorious view of the city from the
diamond lane ramp. It's a ramp to heaven."
And with his discovery of the Century, Carreon has
made his peace as a commuter.
"The freeways are my friend; I've learned to accept
their existence," he said. "I notice that people who
weren't raised here can't deal with it. Those poor saps.
It's because of them we're having the congestion
problem now "
❑
F light attendant Lissa Thompson of Newport Beach
cannot afford to be hopelessly mired in traffic and
late to work. Although she is required to reach Los
Angeles International Airport an hour before her
flight, she usually leaves herself a two -hour margin.
Before the Century Freeway opened, she once got
stuck in a SigAlert she reached her plane five minutes
before it pulled out.
But now, Thompson is far more confident about her
commute to LAX. She also notices a different kind of
commuter sharing the roadway with her.
"These people are not the real sophisticated hellbent
drivers that you see on the 905," said Thompson, 39.
"They are more middle class, driving older, more
beat -up cars. It's refreshing."
But she, like the others, expressed some concern
that as word leaks out about the Century Freeway, it
might begin to lose its charm and become bogged
down with newcomers.
Just as any resident with a favorite, quiet, neighbor-
hood eatery dreads a rave restaurant review, commut-
ers begin to feel protective of their routes, Lon Burns
explains.
"I certainly hope people who could drive the
Century will not," Burns said. "Leave it the way it is!
We don't need any more drivers on it
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