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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8, 1995
INITIATION:
CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the Agenda posted February 2, 1995, Chairman Canonic called the meeting of the
Public Safety Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 1995.
2. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners - Jacobs, Pitts, Walker, Aronson, Canonic
ALSO PRESENT: Public Services Director Hart
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Pitts.
4. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON MATTERS NOT
LISTED ON THE POSTED AGENDA:
None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Vice Chairman Aronson removed Items 5.A.2 and 5.B. Commissioner Pitts moved to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented, seconded by Commissioner Walker and
unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Special meeting of December 28, 1994
Approved the minutes from the special meeting of December 28, 1994, as submitted.
3. Special meeting of January 25, 1995
Approved the minutes from the special meeting of January 25, 1995, as submitted.
C. S.M.A.R.T. SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 1995 -
Approved S.M.A.R.T. schedule for March 1995.
D. CODE ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR JANUARY 1995 -
Received and filed.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Regular meeting of January 11, 1995
Commissioner Aronson requested the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 1995, be
amended to indicate Commissioner Walker was excused for cause.
Commissioner Canonic moved to accept the minutes from the regular meeting of January 11,
1995, as corrected, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs and unanimously carried.
B. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 1994 AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY FOR
NOVEMBER 1994 -
Commissioner Aronson requested the Sheriff's Department review the total number of traffic
fatalities for December 1994, and the corrected report be returned for Commission approval.
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February 8, 1995
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING: COMMERCIAL AREA VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS -
Public Services Director Hart briefed the Public Safety Commission regarding existing parking
regulations on Las Tunas Drive and the business district parking facilities. He stated the City would
be pro - active in vehicle parking enforcement with the implementation of the City's RSVP.
Chairman Canonic declared the public hearing open and invited those wishing to speak on this
matter to come forward at this time.
Jay Freeman, 9552 Las Tunas Drive, stated enforcement of the 2 -hour parking requires the business
owners to park their vehicles in the 8 -hour parking facilities where vandalism was a concern. He
suggested each parking facility be studied individually for appropriate parking enforcement.
Public Services Director Hart asked if business owners would benefitrom having 2 -hour parking
restrictions placed on the parking facility's south side or if unlimited parking would present a
problem.
Mr. Freeman stated he preferred customer parking access and if there were concerns with unlimited
parking, the issue could be reconsidered at a later date.
Commissioner Pitts stated he preferred consistent enforcement for all parking facilities.
Conrad Urquidi, 9674 Las Tunas Drive, stated his deliveries were made at the rear entrance of his
business and asked about alley parking enforcement.
Commissioner Jacobs asked the average length of time required for deliveries.
Mr. Urquidi stated five to 45 minutes.
Public Services Director Hart stated if a driver positioned his vehicle'les not to restrict access and
the driver remained with the vehicle during delivery time, enforcement could be overlooked.
Margie Warner, 9568 Las Tunas Drive, stated her business activities frequently lasted longer than
2 hours and did not consider the 2 -hour parking limit necessary. Employees had vandalism to their
vehicles in the 8 -hour parking facility. She said their employees arrange for more appropriate trans-
portation if they considered their patrons to be under the influence of alcohol. Patrons' vehicles
would then need to remain in the business district parking facilities overnight.
Public Services Director Hart said if the Sheriff's Department was notified, deputies were willing
to cooperate with business owners for necessary overnight vehicle parking.
Commissioner Pitts asked when their business conducted activities and their number of employees.
Ms. Warner stated activities were usually held during the evening, hours. There were seven
employees, with one or two working at one time.
Commissioner Pitts asked Ms. Warner if she preferred the Commission to review each parking
facility individually to determine parking restrictions.
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m e t t h e C i t y ' s c r i t e r i a u n d e r t h e Z o n i n g C o d e .
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v e h i c l e s .
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w o u l d b e o f a n y b e n e f i t .
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February 8, 1995
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There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Canonic moved,to close the public hearing,
seconded by Vice Chairman Aronson and unanimously carried.
Public Services Director Hart stated most of the public testimony pertained to the elimination of
2 -hour parking restrictions, parking permits for business owners and employees, including 3 -5 a.m.
parking, and improved lighting.
Commissioner Canonic stated there may be a need to consider tailoring vehicle parking time limits
for the businesses that it serves and felt the RSVP's presence in the business district parking
facilities would help deter vandalism and crime.
The Commission requested staff provide background information regarding the 2 and 8 -hour parking
facilities, the number of reported incidents of theft and vandalism, ;;and input from the Traffic
Engineer for review before vehicle parking time limits were imposed.
Jacobs moved the Commission schedule a study session to include parking restrictions
for streets and parking facilities, to be held February 22, 1995, at 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers,
seconded by Commissioner Walker and unanimously carried.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS:
Commissioner Pitts suggested the Commission study the number of yard sales conducted compared
to the number of yard sale permits issued. He also stated the Commission was responsible for
providing policy direction to staff regarding development of the RSVP.
9. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Public Services Director Hart thanked the Commission for their participation, patience, and support
of staff during the RSVP planning process.
The Commission thanked the business owners for their input and invited their participation in the
scheduled study session and RSVP.
10. COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA:
None
11. ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:10 p.m., it was moved, seconded, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. The next
regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission will be held on March 8, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
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