CC SR 20150203 I Traffic Safety Comm WorkMEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: MICHAEL THRONE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2015
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
REVIEWED: CAROLYNN PETRU, ACTING CITY MANAGER
Project Manager: Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached 2015-16 Work Plan for the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC).
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 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
(No. 2008-77, see 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.
The proposed 2015-16 Work Plan for the TSC includes the following assignments:
1. 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,
Community Events and/or neighborhood meetings. The TSC is interested in
seeking innovative ways to increase community involvement.
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2. Continue to participate in community social events like Whale of A Day and Fourth
of July to foster civic engagement and community involvement.
3. Encourage the public to participate in the Lomita Sheriff's Department Ride -Along
program by educating and/or advertising on the City's Website or Listserve system.
4. Monitor all activities along Palos Verdes Drive East that may compromise
roadway safety including post -construction and development activities, and multi-
modal transportation needs.
5. Complete the Palos Verdes Drive South Corridor Traffic Study and continue to
monitor all activities along the corridor that may compromise roadway safety.
6. Continue education and awareness of sharing the road for motorists and cyclists.
Also, attempt to identify cycling/vehicle conflict areas within the City where roadway
and/or striping improvements can be made.
CONCLUSION
The TSC reviewed and approved the draft 2015-16 Work Plan at its January 26, 2015
meeting by consensus.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Proposed Traffic Safety Committee 2015 Work Plan
Attachment B: Resolution No. 2008-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING
THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S MISSION STATEMENT,
SIZE OF MEMBERSHIP AND FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS.
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FY 2015-16
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
ANNUAL WORK PLAN
INTRODUCTION
On August 19, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-77 formalizing the
Traffic Safety Committee's (TSC) Mission Statement, membership and meeting
frequency. As detailed in City Council Resolution No. 2008-77, the TSC's scope of
responsibility includes:
• 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.
In order to fulfill these responsibilities in concert with the adopted 2014 City Council
Goals, the TSC will implement the following activities during FY15-16:
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
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,
Community Events and/or neighborhood meetings. The TSC is interested in
seeking innovative ways to increase community involvement.
2. Continue to participate in community social events like Whale of a Day and the
Annual Fourth of July Celebration to foster civic engagement and community
involvement.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL
3. Encourage the public to participate in the Lomita Sheriff's Department Ride -Along
Program by educating and/or advertising on the City's Website or Listserve system.
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4. Monitor all activities along Palos Verdes Drive East that may contribute to
roadway safety including post -construction and development activities, and multi-
modal transportation needs.
5. Complete the Palos Verdes Drive South Corridor Traffic Study and continue to
monitor all activities along the corridor that may compromise roadway safety.
6. Continue education and awareness of sharing the road for motorists and cyclist.
Also, attempt to identify cycling/vehicle conflict areas within the City where roadway
and/or striping improvements can be made.
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.
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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.
Attest:
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED
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 pac-s9d
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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