CC SR 20160816 H - TSC 2016 Work PlanRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: 08/16/2016
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
Consideration and possible action to approve the FY16-17 work plan for the Traffic
Safety Committee (TSC).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Approve the FY16-17 work plan for the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC).
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Nicole Jules, PE, Deputy Director of Public VQrks
REVIEWED BY: Michael Throne, PE, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager `,f.,1_'
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Draft FY16-17 TSC work plan (page A-1)
B. Resolution No. 2008-77 (page B-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) has been appointed to provide community input by
advising the City Council on traffic issues, development proposals and special projects
as assigned by the City Council. They are also charged with reviewing and advising on
neighborhood traffic -calming guidelines and proposed projects, and collaboratively
working with Staff to address residents' requests for improving the livability and
drivability of neighborhood streets in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The City Council allocates significant Staff and budget resources to support its advisory
bodies. To help retain focus and use of resources, the TSC's establishing resolution
(Attachment B) requires preparation of an annual work plan to be approved by City
Council. The work plan outlines tasks assigned and aligns work product with City
Council goals.
At its July 25, 2016, meeting, the TSC voted unanimously to forward the attached draft
work plan (Attachment A) for City Council's consideration.
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ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council's consideration:
1. Modify the proposed FY16-17 TSC work plan, or request that the
Committee make revisions and resubmit.
2. Take other action as deemed appropriate by the City Council.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
FROM: MICHAEL THRONE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
BY: NICOLE JULES, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: JULY 25, 2016
SUBJECT: 2016 WORK PLAN
RECOMMENDATION
Review and approve the proposed 2016 Work Plan.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On August 19, 2008 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-77 which establishes the
mission, work plan, size of membership and frequency of meetings. As stated, the TSC's
Mission is:
The mission of the Traffic Safety Committee shall be to provide community
input by advising the City Council on traffic issues, development proposals
and special projects as assigned by the City Council. Review and advise on
neighborhood traffic calming guidelines and proposed projects, and
collaboratively work with staff to address residents' requests for improving
livability and drivability of neighborhood streets in Rancho Palos Verdes
According in Section 5 of Resolution 2008-77, it states that the TSC shall prepare an
annual work plan to be presented to the City Council for approval. The TSC's work plan
establishes the committee's directives and serves as a tool to ensure alignment with goals
and priorities of the City Council. Attached for the Committee's benefit is a copy of
Resolution No. 2008-77 (Attachment A). Below is the draft 2016 Work Plan.
2016 Proposed Work Plan
Citizen Involvement and Public Outreach:
Continue community workshops for issues such as safe school routes, cross -walks,
Coast Vision Plan, park/preserve improvements, etc.
Work Plan Item:
Provide a public forum for which the community can express ideas and opinions about
public safety and traffic issues that affect their neighborhoods. The public forum can be
in the form of community workshops, TSC meetings and/or neighborhood meetings.
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2016 Work Plan
July 25, 2016
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Bicycle Safety:
Cyclist safety and awareness, sharing of roadways with motor vehicles
Work Plan Item:
Explore the creation and implementation of the Bicycle Safety Plan to help address cycling
safety issues. This plan will assist with enhancing existing safety programs and activities,
including identifying safety problems and selecting optimal solutions. The plan should
serve as a guide or a reference for improving cycling safety through right-of-way redesign
and use of engineering countermeasures and shall involve input from the entire
community.
CONCLUSION
The above work plan items are proposed and are subject to modification based on the
TSC's discussion and deliberation. If the TSC concurs with staff's recommendation, the
2016 Work Plan will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution No. 2008-77
End of report
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION'S MISSION
STATEMENT, SIZE OF MEMBERSHIP AND FREQUENCY
OF MEETINGS.
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2008, the City Council received the 2008
Organization -Wide Assessment Report from Management Partners, which
prompted the City Council to request Staff and the Traffic Safety Commission
review the Commission's Mission Statement, work plan, size of membership and
frequency of meetings for possible adjustments to achieve a more focused
purpose and efficient structure; and,
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2008, the Traffic Safety Commission held a
meeting and discussed the above mentioned items; and,
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2008, the Traffic Safety Commission held a
meeting and took action to forward its recommendations to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2008, the City Council received a presentation
from Staff regarding the Commission's Mission Statement, work plan, size of
membership and frequency of meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Traffic Safety Commission
shall be to provide community input by advising the City Council on traffic
issues, development proposals and special projects as assigned by the City
Council. Review and advise on neighborhood traffic calming guidelines and
proposed projects, and collaboratively work with staff to address residents'
requests for improving livability and drivability of neighborhood streets in Rancho
Palos Verdes
Section 2. Membership: The Traffic Safety Commission shall consist of five
(5) members for an initial one (1) year period. Council may reconsider the size of
the Commission's membership at the end of the first year.
Section 3. Frequency of Meetings: The Traffic Safety Commission meetings
shall be held based on a bi-monthly schedule (meetings every other month)
with special meetings as needed being held as scheduled by Staff in
conformity to the Brown Act.
Section 5. Annual Work Plan: The Traffic Safety Commission and Staff
liaison shall prepare an annual work plan to be presented to the City Council for
approval.
Section 6: Resolution No. 2004-101 is hereby rescinded and replaced by this
Resolution.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 1, t" day c f A
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Mayo
Attest:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby
certify that the above Resolution No. 2008-77; was duly and regularly pa: s,3d
and adopted by the said City Council at regular meeting thereof held on August
19, 2008.
City Clerk
Resolution No. 2008-77
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