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Home My Public Portal AboutA 2007-10-25 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSIONAGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON Ti &4 Pez c OCTOBER 25, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. R E C B V E d VENUE: COUNCIL CHAMBER CITYOF LYNWOOD OPENING CEREMONIES CITY CLERKSCFrPCE I CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING 5 ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS JOHN BEIMER RODNEY WHITE s� OCT 2 3 2007 AM pm 718i9jl0jBjl2jlj2t3t4 6 �- IRENE GARCIA PEARLINE CALDERON 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 MEETING PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULED MATTERS 7 HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 4330 CORTLAND STREET REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT l - l:hva•c /f i/ e/ j�: rhl icwork. c /!Ix• /1 /ulJ7S'eptemberngerulrr City of Lynwood Traffic and Parking Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting September 27, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Beimer called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. INVOCATION Chairman Beimer delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman White led the Commissioners in the pledge of allegiance. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING Staff acknowledged the posting of the Traffic and Parking Commission on September 24, 2007 ROLL CALL Commissioner Beimer, Commissioner White, Commissioner Garcia and Commissioner Calderon were present at the meeting. Josef Kekula and Emmanuel NgNvu were also present at the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTHS 7/26/07 8/23/07 Commissioner Garcia pointed that Albert Mendoza, a resident of 2733 Fernwood Drive should be addressed as Julio Mendoza instead and the address is Fernwood Avenue. Vice Chairman White then made a motion to accept minutes as corrected and Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. A vote was taken and all voted in favor to approve the minutes with corrections. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No public oral communications H: \WORDFILE \PUBWORKS \TPC \TPC Minutes \TPC07SEPTMINUTES.doc SCHEDULED MATTERS ITEM 97 HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 3275 MAGNOLIA AVENUE Staff reiterated that resident of the above address had previously requested a handicap parking space and it was denied because the resident has on site parking facilities. Staff also stated that the application fee of $50.00 is now in effect which is non - refundable. The $50.00 has always been a stipulated rule, and is a processing fee. Vice Chairman White said that he would go along with staff recommendation to deny the request, since they have on site parking. Commissioner Garcia and Commissioner Calderon concurred to staff s recommendation to deny the handicap request. A vote was taken and all voted in favor of staff recommendation to deny request. ITEM #8 HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 4330 CORTLAND STREET Staff stated that pictures showed they have garage parking and additional parking space in the rear of the property The existing garage is under investigation by the code enforcement to determine if it is a garage conversion. Vice Chairman White did not inspect the property to vote. Therefore, he decided to abstain. Commissioner Calderon agreed to what Vice Chairman White said, because she needs to visit the place and then make a decision. Commissioner Garcia concurred with staff recommendation to deny the handicap request. Chairman Beimer then concluded that Commissioners will visit 4330 Cortland Street and make a decision. REVIEW OF UPCOMING ITEMS Staff mentioned that an engineering consultant has been working on "Safe Route to School" plan he said that we have the latest revision and hoping to get the final report by next month. Staff is working on speed bumps policy and will bring it to the Commissioners for recommendation before taking it to the City Council for approval. Staff added that Plaza Mexico will be hosting an event, called "Expo Mexico" to be held on 13 October, this weekend. H: \WORDFILE \PUBWORKS \TPC \TPC Minutes \TPC07SEPTMINUTES.doc Commissioner Garcia made a comment that Plaza Mexico parking spaces are smaller than the normal eight feet width of parking spaces. Staff is currently working on a civic center parking plan, the proposal has been completed and forward for final revision and possible corrections. Officer Whitaker reiterated that he is currently working on a Comprehensive parking program. He also said that he is looking into the issue of covered vehicles. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS No informational items. COMMISSIONER ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Garcia said that the sign "no right turn on red" located on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Ernestine Avenue should say "no right turn on red when crossing the cross walk' Commissioner Calderon said that it looks like canopies are corning back again in the driveway Officer Whitaker said that he will discuss that with code enforcement. Vice Chairman White reinforced what Commissioner Garcia said regarding no right turn on red. He suggested making signs with symbols might help to elaborate what that sign means because of language barriers some drivers are experiencing. Staff responded that "MUTCD" Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices requires that signs be consistent with establish standards to avoid confusion. Vice Chairman White talked about installation of surveillance camera in the alleys. He further stated that it would help the city to capture people disposing couches and other unwanted materials in the Alleys. He said that such implementation would be viable solution to this problem. Vice Chairman White also stated that the last meeting with the new Captain was very informative; one of the topics discussed was surveillance cameras. Chairman Beimer questioned the red curb paint at the school premises. He said that the paint should be white instead. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Garcia moved the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Calderon seconded the motion and motion adjourned at 7 15 p.m. HAWORDFILE \PUBWORKS \TPC \TPC Minutes \TPC07SEPTMINUTES.doc H' \WORDFILE \PUBWORKS \TPC\TPC Minutes \TPC07SEPTMINUTES.doc STAFF REPORT CITY OF LYNWOOD PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2007 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: G Daniel Ojeda, P E., Director of Public Works /City Engineer Josef Kekula, Civil Engineering Associate Emmanuel Ngwu, Civil Engineering Assistant SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 4330 CORTLAND STREET APPLICANT JUAN VALENZUELA PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission (TPC) review the application for an on- street handicap parking space in front of 4330 Cortland Street. BACKGROUND: The applicant Mr Juan Valenzuela applied for handicap parking on September 5, 2007 Staff reviewed the application and performed a site inspection (see attached photos) ANALYSIS: Pursuant to City Council Resolution 79 -89, because the applicant has access to an on- site parking facility, which is a garage located in the back of the property that can be accessed through the Alley, staff recommends denial of this request. RECOMMENDATION: H \WORDFILE \PUBWORKS \TPC \TPC Items \TPC07002handiprking4330Cortla nd.DOC Staff recommends that the Traffic, Parking and Safety Commission review this application and concur with staff's denial of the on- street handicapped - parking request in front of 4330 Cortland Street. H: \WORDFILE \PUBWORKS \TPC \TPC Items \TPC07002handiprking433OCortland DOC MANUEL I. FIGUEROA, M.D., Inc. I 816 S. Indiana St. Los Angeles, CA 90023 Au just 9, 2007 Telephone: (323) 2625432 Fax: (323) 2625730 Re: Valenzuela, Juan DOB 08 -13 -1947 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to certify that the above mentioned individual is a patient of mine and was seen in my office today. Mr. Valencia fell from 6 feet high injuring his head, left arm, loosing memory and coordination. He also fractured his left wrist. Mr Valencia suffered a second accident andinjured his back while moving a compressor weighing 380 lbs. An angiogram done is September 2001 revealed he has Coronary Insufficiency and Angina Pectoris. Pt has lost' 75% of his memory and also has Labyrinthitis and Hypertension. Mr. Valenzuela is frequently falling due to feeling dizzy most of the time and having possible Spinal Stenosis with intermittent Claudication. He has difficulty to expressing his problems due to memory loss and Chronic Depression. Mr. Valenzueld has also been diagnosed with the following: Spondilitis, Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis. Due to the findings he is permanent and completely disabled. He is unable to walk for long distances and requires a placard or parking space that will shorten his distance face to lace. If you have an p p y y questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me anytime. Sincerely, �gu I I. 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Yes_ No p 2 Do you own the property at this addressor are you renting it? m IIDI I own the property _ I a renting it V — tt I l If other explain Other I I AUG 13 2007 3 Is the applicant the disabled person? YeN N PUBLIC WORK If not, what is the relationship to the disabled person? Spouse Parent Guardian — Relative Other 4 Do you have valid disabled persons placard (DP or VT plates) issued b the California Department of of r Vehicles on you vehicle^ Yes N k Placard No. Exp. Date _._ — No 5 Is there a driveway or other off -street space available at tit's address that may be used for off - sheet parking space? nYes / No �� 6. Is there sufficient gpace in front of this address to accommodate an on- street parking space? Yes No I have read and understand the preceding instructions and have answered the above questions truthfully and to the best of my ability I also understand that the disabled parking space is not exempt firom street sweeping parking restrictions or oilier applicable pmt time parking prohibitions at this location Applicant's Signature �__ j�o.� v Date 2 MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEMENT I testified that the subject `Disabled Person" in this application constitutes a special hardship case who is unable to travel more than 50 feet without the assistance of crutches_ braces, walker, wheelchairsr other- support aid brat such condition is expected to continue for a period of at least 1 year. Doctor's Signature �y C. '7 �, Date U i_ /= I (Please Type or Print Following) DoctorsName Mnno00 T%_ __ Address 7JU� City Ls i-I eQYS Zip Code gQ02 -0 Telephone 1V0 . , b2 - 2,(q 2 - - 57"3 z Mr. Roger Haley Lynwood City Manager We the Parents and Public Members of The Firebaugh Parent Booster Club Are submitting to your office a request for public safety improvements, around Firebaugh High School. 1 Installation of crosswalk painting on the corner Louise ave. and MILK. 2 4 way, Stop signs placed on the corners of Duncan Ave. and Walnut A Ill OCT 1 0 2007 3 Installment of a Lynwood trolley stop in front of Firebaugh High school. RUBLIC WO RKS i These issues are of great concern and we would like to hear from your office as soon as possible. You are welcome to come and meet with us on any Wednesday morning, 9:45am at Firebaugh High School. Firebaugh Parent Booster Contact: Mrs. Lynne Robles (310) 714 -9101 Firebaugh High School Contact. 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