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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTransportation and Public Safety Commission Minutes - 2015-04-08 - Regular TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 8, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Redmond called the Transportation and Public Safety Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioner— Clift, Nimri, Stratis, Redmond ABSENT: Commissioner— None EXCUSED: Commissioner— None ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director Forbes, Public Safety & Services Secretary Monroy, and Management Analyst Coyne. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Nimri led those present in the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Commissioner Nimri made a motion to close public comments, seconded by Commissioner Clift and unanimously carried. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Regular Meeting of March 11, 2015. Commissioner Clift made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended, seconded by Commissioner Nimri and unanimously carried. 6. PARKING CITATION HEARINGS A. HEARING IN PERSON 1. Juan Becerra Citation No. TC193320 Commissioner Nimri made a motion to dismiss the Red Curb-No Stopping at any time, 3338 (A)(1) TCMC violation, and uphold the Back in Parking in City Lots 3330 TCMC violation, seconded by Commissioner Clift and unanimously carried. Transportation and Public Safety Commission Minutes April 8, 2015 Page 2 of 7 Citation No. TC193320, Red Curb-No Stopping at any time, 3338 (A)(1) TCMC was dismissed and Back in Parking in City Lots 3330 TCMC was upheld. 2. Diana Jones Citation No. TC193476 Diana Jones was not present for the hearing. Citation No. TC193476 was upheld. 3. Vince Wilson Citation No. T010002253 Vince Wilson was not present for the hearing. Citation No. T010002253 was upheld. 4. Li Feng Yu Citation No. T030001372 Commissioner Nimri made a motion to upheld the citation, seconded by Commissioner Clift and unanimously carried Citation No. T030001372 was upheld. 5. Denny Yang Citation No. T010002993 Commissioner Clift made a motion to dismiss the citation and the motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Nimri made a motion to uphold the citation seconded by Commissioner Stratis and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner— Nimri, Stratis, Redmond NOES: Commissioner— Clift ABSENT: Commissioner— None ABSTAIN: Commissioner— None Citation No. T010002993 was upheld. 6. Serge Maalouf Citation No. T010002621 Serge Maalouf was not present for the hearing. Citation No. T010002621 was upheld. 7. Angeles Dorantes Citation No. T040003151 Commissioners requested to recuse themselves from hearing Citation No. T040003151. Community Development Director Forbes Transportation and Public Safety Commission Minutes April 8, 2015 Page 3 of 7 assisted with providing alternatives to the Commission that would allow for a fair hearing. The Commissioners agreed they can be impartial and decided to proceed with the hearing process. No motion was made therefore no motion was needed to be withdrawn. Commissioner Nimri made a motion to uphold the citation, seconded by Commissioner Stratis and unanimously carried. Citation No. T040003151 was upheld. 8. Szeto Mun Yue Citation No. T010002400 Szeto Mun Yue was not present of the hearing. Citation No. T010002400 was upheld. 9. Daniel Onopa Citation No. T040003072 Daniel Onopa was not present for the hearing. Citation No. T040003072 was upheld. 10. Ricky Agarie Citation No. T040003573 Commissioner Stratis made a motion to uphold the citation, seconded by Commissioner Clift and unanimously carried. Citation No. T040003573 was upheld. B. WRITTEN DECLARATION 1. Irene Kosasin Citation No. T010003257 Commissioner Clift made a motion to uphold the citation, seconded by Commissioner Stratis and unanimously carried. Citation No. T010003257 was upheld. 2. Ting Mo Citation No. T010003116 Commissioner Stratis made a motion to uphold the citation, seconded by Commissioner Nimri and unanimously carried. Citation No. T010003116 was upheld. 3. Ling Kao Citation No. T040003719 Transportation and Public Safety Commission Minutes April 8, 2015 Page 4 of 7 Commissioner Stratis made a motion to uphold the citation, seconded by Commissioner Clift and unanimously carried. Citation No. T040003719 was upheld. 4. Angela Lu Citation No. T010002989 Chairman Redmond made a motion to uphold the citation, seconded by Commissioner Clift and unanimously carried. Citation No. T010002989 was upheld. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 15-1002 AMENDING SECTION 3-3A-30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL THE BLANKET PROHIBITION ON BACK-IN PARKING ON MUNICIPAL LOTS AND GRANT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THE AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT BACK-IN PARKING ON MUNICIPAL LOTS WHERE DEEMED APPROPRIATE OR NECESSARY. Management Analyst, Andrew Coyne. Mr. Coyne delivered the presentation. Chairman Redmond expressed concern regarding the appointed staff, mentioned in the presentation, which will be designated to have authority to make the decision where prohibition of the restriction may be necessary. In response to Chairman Redmond's concerns, Community Development Director Forbes, gave examples of revisions that can be made to the verbiage on ordinance no. 15- 1002, section 3-3A-30. Mr. Forbes notified the Commissioners that all revisions will need to be consulted with the City Attorney prior to presenting the amended ordinance to the City Council. Commissioner Nimri asked questions related to posting of signage in public and private lots and how many lots are maintained and enforced by the City. Community Development Forbes and Management Analyst Coyne answered questions for Commissioner Nimri. Commissioner Nimri requested repealing the prohibition on "Back-In Parking" ordinance, entirely, and to follow-up on any documented activity resulting on the decision made within a six month period. Chairman Redmond explained cons to the request made by Commissioner Nimri to repeal the prohibition "Back-In Parking" entirely. Transportation and Public Safety Commission Minutes April 8, 2015 Page 5 of 7 Chairman Redmond opened public comments. Temple City Resident, Mary Kokayko. Ms. Kokayko did not agree with repealing the prohibition on "Back-in Parking" and suggested placing devices such as concrete parking lot stops to prevent drivers from driving forward into a parking stall. Temple City Resident, Angeles Dorantes. Ms. Dorantes asked where the prohibition on "Back-In Parking" signs are posted and had additional questions regarding the street sweeper. Commissioner Nimri made a motion to close public comments, seconded by Commissioner Stratis and unanimously carried. Commissioner Nimri made a motion to repeal the prohibition on "Back-In Parking" ordinance and to revise the review process and give the authority to the Transportation and Public Safety Commission to re-post "Back-In Parking" prohibition signage at any one municipal parking lot where deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Clift and unanimously carried: 9. COMMUNICATIONS None 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Temple City Resident, Angeles Dorantes. Ms. Dorantes, commented on an observation that she made where she felt a language barrier between appellants and the Commissioners during in-person appeals may have hindered the Commissioners decisions to uphold or dismiss a citation. Ms. Dorantes asked if future appellants should be advised to bring a translator or if the City should provide one if an appellant feels it is necessary. Ms. Dorantes also questioned other signs posted throughout the City, however, Chairman Redmond reminded Ms. Dorantes that comments or action cannot be made by Commissioners during public comments. Commissioner Clift made a motion to close public comments, seconded by Commissioner Stratis, and unanimously carried. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS- Community Development Director, Forbes reminded everyone that the purpose of the street sweeper is to have the City's streets swept and if a vehicle is parked on the street preventing the sweeper from sweeping that area of the street, than the vehicle has prevented the area from being swept and the vehicle will be issued a citation. Mr. Forbes announced that Transportation and Public Safety Commission Minutes April 8, 2015 Page 6 of 7 the regularly scheduled Transportation & Public Safety Commission Meeting for April 22, 2015, has been cancelled due to no scheduled hearings. Mr. Forbes also communicated that an agenda item will be added to the upcoming May 13- 2015 Transportation & Public Safety Commission Meeting to discuss the traffic issues at Oak Ave and Woodruff Ave. This in response to the concerns that arose during public comments by residents at the March 11th, 2015 Transportation & Public Safety Commission Meeting. Those residents will be contacted by the City to be notified of the upcoming meeting discussion. Mr. Forbes explained findings regarding a question brought up by Commissioner Nimri in regards to the "No Right Turn" sign at the In & Out burger at Lower Azusa Road. The findings were that the "No Right Turn" sign is on private property and therefore is not enforceable. It is unknown who placed the sign. Finally Mr. Forbes with assistance from Management Analyst Coyne, answered additional questions made by Commissioner Nimri regarding street sweeping signage on cul-de-sacs and why the number of posted signs is not consistent on all cul-de-sacs. Both Mr. Forbes and Mr. Coyne explained that the signage and routes at cul-de-sacs were determined based on the length of the cul-de-sacs and if additional signage is needed at a cul-de-sac mentioned at a previous meeting, it can be reviewed. Chairman Redmond requested to be notified when and if any additional signage is added on cul-de-sacs. Both Mr. Forbes and Commissioner Nimri agreed the vehicle code regarding signage on cul-de-sacs is not clear. 12. COMMISSION ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA A. COMMISSIONER CLIFT — Commented that he is very pleased with the new Stop signs installed at Longden Ave and Encinita Ave. B. COMMISSIONER NIMRI —Mentioned a concern prompted by a resident at a recent City Council Meeting, where the resident observed exposed electrical wires at Rosemead Blvd and Las Tunas Drive across from the Starbucks. Mr. Forbes explained that there was a vehicular accident that damaged the concrete bench seating and a street light post at this location. An order has been placed with the County to replace the light post and an order has been placed with a vendor to replace the custom concrete bench seating. The lead time for the vendor to manufacture the seating is between 4 to 6 months. Electricians have been onsite to secure any hazardous conditions in the interim and until all permanent repairs are made. C. COMMISSIONER STRATIS—None D. CHAIRMAN REDMOND—Reminded all that the Transportation & Public Safety Commission Meeting scheduled for April 22 2015 has been cancelled. Chairman Redmond announced the upcoming Temple City Unified School District Health Fair and advised all to stay tuned for changes in traffic to accommodate the event. He also announced the Transportation and Public Safety Commission Minutes April 8, 2015 Page 7 of 7 upcoming Neighborhood Watch Area 4 meeting scheduled for April 16, 2015. 13. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Stratis made a motion to adjourn the Transportation & Public Safety Commission Meeting seconded by Commissioner Nimri and unanimously carried. The Transportation and Public Safety Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:59.m. Chairmarl ATTEST: Public S,fet rvices �e:& t ry