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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-23-87 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION9 0 AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 23, 1987 AT 6:30 P.M. e OPENING CEREMONIES 1. CALL FOR ORDER — CHAIRMAN WRIGHT 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE . 3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING 4. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS ROBERT ARCHAMBAULT JOE DARYL BATTLE WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM VICTORIA SIMPSON RONALD WRIGHT R APPROVAL OF MINUTES c rrcrr.r�r -� ' C.,, AM APR ti 0 1987 7 , 2r41a l 6 PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULED MATTERS 7 HANDICAP STREET PARKING REQUEST, 5149 LAVINIA AVENUE 8. REVIEW OF HANDICAP ORDINANCE w REVIEW OF CITY HALL PARKING INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT T02.500 0 DATE: MARCH 26, 1987 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: JOSEPH Y. WANG, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: HANDICAP STREET PARKING REQUEST - 5149 LAVINIA AVENUE PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission support staff's recommendation. Approve the subject request for handicap street parking. BACKGROUND: A request for a handicap street parking zone has been received from Mrs. Mark Gomez, of 5149 Lavinia Avenue, Lynwood. The request is for the school bus that picks up her eight (8) year old daughter daily in front of the home. ANALYSIS: City Council Resolution 79 -89 sets the conditions for the installation of handicap street parking (see Attachment A). A form is to be filled out by the petitioner and includes a portion to be filled out by the doctor. A fee of $15.00 is to be paid for the processing of the application, investigation, installation, etc. (see Attachment B). RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Traffic and Parking Commission support staff's recommendation. T02.490 I • DATE: MARCH 26, 1987 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: JOSEPH Y. WANG, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: HANDICAP STREET PARKING ORDINANCE REVIEW PURPOSE: To review the existing handicap ordinance as established by Resolution 79 -89. T02.480 0 0 RESOLUTION NO. 79 -89 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD REQUIRING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FORK! FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ON- STREET HANDI- CAPPED PARKING ZONES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood adopted Resolution No. 77 -89 recognizing the need to provide disabled persons handicapped parking zones, and WIiEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood intends to provide such handicapped parking zones in an orderly fashion, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lynwood that: Section 1 . Any requests for the installation of handicapped parking zones shall conform to Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part by this reference to be known as Instruc- tions and Application for Disabled Persons on Street Parking, res- pectively. Section 2 . Any handicapped parking zones existing at the date of execution of this Resolution will be required to conform to Section 1 herein within 90 days thereafter, except that the initial application fee shall be waived for these existing handicapped parking zones. Section 3 . Tha Public Works Director is herebv ordered to administer the application and installation of Handicapped Parking Zones as required herein and to remove Non- Conforming Handicapped Parking Zones as required by Section 2 herein. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November , 1979. /s/ F. L. Morris. E.L. !!ORRIS, Mayor City of Lynwood (SEAL) ATTEST: /s/ Laurene Coffey LAURENE COFFEY, City Cler:_ City of Lynwood EXHIBIT A STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss.: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held in the City Hall of said City on the Fth day of rtwambpr 19 79 , and passed by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN BYORK, GREEN, HIGGINS, ROWE, MORRIS. NOES: COUNCILMEN NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMEN NONE. /s/ Laurene Coffey City Clerk, City of Lynwood STATE OF CALIFORNIA? ) ) ss.. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No.7 on file in my office and that said resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this qth day of November , 1979 . City Clerk, City of Ly' wood DISABLED rtRSONS ON- STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS INSTRUCTIONS The City of Lynwood does not provide on- street parking for private individuals. It must be emphasized that even "disabled parking zones" do not constitute "Personal reserved parking," and, that any person with valid "disabled persons" license plates (DP or VT plates) may park in such stalls. Persons parking in such stalls without valid DP or VT plates may be cited and towed away as resolved by City Council Resolution No. 77 -89, Normally, in establishing on- street parking facilities for the disabled there shall be a reasonable determination made that the facility will serve more than one disabled person and that the need is of an on -going nature. The intent is to prevent the pro- liferation of special parking stalls that may be installed for a short -term purpose but later are seldom used. Unjustified installation of.such parking stalls unnecessarily increases the City's maintenance and operations costs reduces available on- street parking for the general public and detracts from the overall effectiveness of the disabled persons parking program. However, exceptions may be made, in special hardship cases, provided all of the following conditions exist: (1) Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of valid license Plates for "disabled persons" or' veterans" issued by the aC lifornia Department of Motor Vehicles on the vehicle. (2) The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons place of residence. (3) Subject residence must not have off- street parking available or off - street space that maybe converted into disabled parking. (4) Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without the assistance of a second person. (5) Applicant must pay an initial fee of 515.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, installation, maintenance and future removal. (6) Applicant must pay an annual fee of s10.0o, after the first year, to cover the cost of yearly investigation to confirm the pre- sent need for -the handicapped parking zones. Note: Please do not send check until after this application has been reviewed by the Traffic and Parking Commission and approved by the City. Return application: City of Lynwood Public Works Department, Transnortation Division 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, C_A 90262 EXHIBIT B 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD APPLICATION DISABLED PERSONS ON- STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Important Please read instructions on reverse side before filling out (Please Type or Print) Applicant's Name Address City Zip Code Telephone No. 1. Is the above address the proposed location for the disabled parking space? Yes No 2. Do you own the property at this address or are you renting it? I own the property I am renting it other If other, explain 3. Is the applicant the disabled person? Yes No If not, what is the relationship to the disabled person? Spouse_ Parent_ Guardian_ Relative__ Other__ 4. Do you have valid "disabled persons" license plates (DP or VT plates) issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on your vehicle? Yes No 5. Is there a driveway address that may be Yes 6. Is there sufficient an on- str parkin; or other used for No space in space? off- street space available at this off - street parking? front of this address to accommodate 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 from street sweeping parking restrictions or other applicable part -time parking prohibitions at this location. Applicant's Signature Date !MEDICA DOCTOR'S STATEMENT I testify that the subject "disabled person" in this application constitutes a special hardship case who is unable to travel more than 50 feet (even with crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or other support) without the assistance of a second person. Doctor's Signature Date (Please Type or Print Following) Doctor's Name Address City Zip Code Telephone Number r] THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD March 26, 1987 A regular meeting of the Traffic and of Lynwood was held on the above date Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, CALL TO ORDER Parking Commission of the City in the Council Chambers of Lynwood, California at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright. Commissioners Cunningham, Archambault and Chairman Wright answered roll call. Present were Joseph Wang, P.E., Director of Public Works /City Engineer, James Devore, Associate Civil Engineer, Deputy Rosenbauer, Lynwood Sheriff's Department, Oretha Williams, Engineering Division, Commissioner Battle and Andrea Hooper, City Clerk. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POSTING James Devore announced that the minutes of March 26, 1987, were duly posted 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF NEW COMMISSIONERS BY CITY CLERK The swearing in of the new Commissioners were postponed to the next regular Traffic and Parking Commission meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were several corrections to the minutes of February 26, 1987. Commissioner Cunningham requested a correction to the first paragraph of page three he stated that it should read "that buses sit at the corner on the east side of Century Boulevard on Imperial Highway and that the bus pulls out in front of cars which may cause safety problems. Commissioner Cunningham requested a correction to be made to the first paragraph under Commissioner Orals to read, " Commissioner Cunningham expressed concern of the lack of flagmen at the intersection of Fernwood and Atlantic Avenue." Commissioner Cunningham requested a correction to page 4, third paragraph to read " he expressed concern of a traffic signal light out in front of McDonald's Restaurant." 1 0 Deputy Rosenbauer requested a change to page 3, under Item 9, forth paragraph he requested the paragraph to read, "the State Law does not allow vehicles to park on sidewalks." Commissioner Archambault motioned to accept the minutes of February 26, 1987 as corrected . The motioned was seconded by Commissioner Battle. It was passed unanimously. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. SCHEDULED MATTERS 7. HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST. James Devore informed the Commission that Mrs. Gomez of 5149 Lavinia Avenue requested the Commission to approve restricted parking for handicap in front of her resident. James Devore stated that she received an application from the Engineering Division. The Engineering staff is requesting the Commission's support of their recommendation to have Mrs. Gomez fill out the required forms and pay a fee of $15 if qualifications are met. Commissioner Battle asked, if parking is granted, will the roadway be altered. James replied that the roadway would not be affected by the handicap restriction. Chairman Wright asked if the handicap parking area will be reviewed once annually and will applicants have to pay an annual fee. James Devore stated that an annual fee of $10 will be required. It was requested that the item be brought back for discussion. Discussion followed. Commissioner Cunningham motioned to accept staff's recommendation. Commissioner Battle seconded. It was passed unanimously. 2 1' INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 0 James Devore gave an update on the following Informational Items: 1. Alley Reconstruction Project - Imperial Highway and Atlantic Avenue 2. Slurry Seal Project (FY 1986 -87) 3. Lynwood Fixed Route Trolley 4. Bus Pad Installation Commissioner Cunningham expressed concern of existing street markings in the recently slurry sealed areas. He asked why the immediate areas of the crosswalk and school crossing lines were not slurry sealed. James Devore explained that the street markings are of thermoplastic and if slurry seal gets onto the markings they will become discolored and will have to be sandblasted to remove the discoloration. Joseph Wang, Director of Public Works /City Engineering further explained that some of the markings in the City are painted and they can be repainted, however, it cost more money to maintain them. James Devore stated that a report will be prepared in one month on the trolley bus system. He stated that the City of South Gate is now interested in a trolley bus operation. Commissioner Battle requested the history of the City'y trolley system. James Devore briefly explained the route system to Commissioner Battle and stated that he would get him copies of the information. Discussion followed of the proposed expansion of a third trolley and optional routes. Council wants staff to review the system. James Devore informed the Commission that 50 stops have been painted. Joseph Wang stated that the contract with the company is for one year. Commissioner Battle asked if the contract will be awarded to the existing company or will the contract go out for bid. James Devore replied that it will go out to bid. Option of contract is negotiable based on performance of company. 3 0 0 James Devore informed the Commission that the lowest bidder was selected. He explained the process of selecting the company to operate the system. Commissioner Cunningham asked if Prop A fund will be used for other programs. James Devore informed the Commission that Prop A funds will be provided for other projects, such as, bus pads, bus shelters, trash containers, etc. The City Council will decide how money will be used. Mr. Wang informed the Commission that one of the projects may be eliminated if a third trolley bus is added to the existing system. Commissioner Battle asked if the bus pads will be installed prior to the operation of the third trolley bus. James Devore stated that they will not necessarily be installed before or after the third bus is added. James Devore gave the different locations of the proposed bus pad locations. He stated that plans and specifications will be prepared next week. Joseph Wang stated that on Tweedy Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard the existing bus pads are in poor condition. James Devore informed the Commission that Long Beach Boulevard's crown is proposed for lowering. Commissioner Battle expressed that the SWITS Report included with the minutes information is not current data when received. James Devore stated that accidents prompted surveys at intersections and the SWITS Reports gives Engineering information. Deputy Rosenbauer informed the Commission that a computer system is being set up to be used for current data. Commissioner Cunningham stated that he made a complaint of a lady falling because of a parking problem, he stated that he received good results from the Fire Department, City Procecutor and Code Enforcement Departments. Commissioner Cunningham expressed concern of loaded trucks hauling dirt down Imperial Highway. He claims that the trucks travel at excessive speeds and feels that the Sheriff's Department can control the speeding problem. Deputy- Rosenbauer stated that 2 duty men patrol Monday through Friday. H Commissioner Cunningham motioned to move the election to the next regular meeting. Commissioner Battle seconded. It was passed unanimously. COMMISSIONER ORALS Commissioner Battle expressed that vendors are selling flowers on the northwest corner of Carlin Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Chairman Wright expressed concern of large trucks parking on -site and he suggested that the Engineering Division should come up with an ordinance to work in conjunction with the Business License Department of the City, whereby making the property owner responsible for posting signs to restrict large trucks from parking on -site. Chairman Wright asked James Devore if he would check with the City Clerk, Andrea Hooper, on truck parking problems. Commissioner Archambault stated that the sidewalk on the southwest corner of Pendelton Avenue and Century Boulevard needs to be repaired. Joseph Wang explained the process of repairing damaged sidewalks and how the City surveyed and rated sidewalks to be repaired. He stated that 60 locations, this fiscal year were repaired. Money is needed to repair other damaged areas. Discussion followed on the sidewalk problems and funding. Chairman Wright expressed concern of street lights that have been out for more than three months. James Devore stated that the City has staff working overtime to repair the City lights and that other lights out belong to Edison. Commissioner Battle asked what type of system Edison have. James Devore explained that he is not aware of Edison's scheduling. Engineering has staff to go out at night to spot lights that are out which are City lights. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Archambault to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting, 4th Thursday, April 23, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., of the Traffic and Parking Commission in the City Council Chambers. Meeting adjourned at (8:10 p.m.). T02.460 5 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Lorraine Street between Century Boulevard and 108th Street was abandoned by the City Council at its April 7, 1987 meeting. 2. A public hearing has been set for the vacation of the first alley north of Century Boulevard between Bullis Road and Ernestine Avenue. The alley is unnecessary for public access. The hearing is scheduled for May 5, 1987. 3. A bid opening was held for the Olanda Street from Thorson to the City limits. City Council awarded a contract to Ruiz Engineering Company, the low bidder, for $91,808. This project is funded by HCDA. 4. The City Council awarded a contract to Copp Construction Company for the Century Boulevard Street Improvement Project. This project involves crack sealing and repairs from Atlantic Avenue to Abbott Road. The contract price is $84,000 and is funded with SB -300 money. 5. The removal of contaminated material at the Wilco Dump Site has begun. The project is administered and funded by CalTrans in conjunction with the I -105 Century Freeway Project. The contaminated material will be hauled by trucks to Central California. T02.510