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MEMORANDUM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: MICHAEL THRONE, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2015
SUBJECT: PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE
EAST NEAR MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
(SUPPORTS 2014 CITY COUNCIL GOAL NO. 2,
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE)
REVIEWED: CAROLYNN PETRO, ACTING CITY MANAGE
Project Manager: Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works T16
RECOMMENDATION
Consider the Traffic Safety Committee's recommendation to not establish parking
restrictions on Palos Verdes Drive East near Marymount California University and provide
direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
On June 1, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-42, approving with
Conditions of Approval, the Marymount Facilities Expansion Project (also known as the
Campus Master Plan). During the processing of the planning applications for the
Expansion Project, concerns were raised regarding student parking on neighboring
streets, specifically Palos Verdes Drive East (PVDE) and Crest Road. In order to address
this concern, the project EIR suggested that the City Council consider, as a separate item
from the project approval, establishing street parking restrictions in the immediate area of
the Marymount campus to prevent the student overflow parking from impacting
neighboring streets. Generally speaking, parking restrictions can typically be achieved
by either red -curbing (this is not identified as an option because it is overly restrictive),
posting restricted times, or implementing a permit parking program.
According to Condition No. 158, the University is required to implement Parking
Management Strategies, on an annual basis, to the satisfaction of the Community
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Development Director and the Director of Public Works, to minimize street parking by
students and visitors.
On October 4, 2011 and November 1, 2011, staff presented updates to the City Council
regarding the parking conditions at the University, particularly on the implementation of
the Parking Management Strategies. At the time, the City Council affirmed staff's
approach at utilizing Condition No. 158 as a means to minimize street parking by students
and visitors. At both meetings, several members of the public expressed strong opinions
regarding the persistent parking problems on the public streets adjacent to Marymount.
Additionally, the Council directed Staff to explore establishing some form of parking
restrictions along the street to discourage student parking.
In response, the University completed construction of a permanent parking lot which
increased the on -campus parking from 343 spaces to 463 spaces, resulting in a total of
120 new parking spaces on site. The permanent parking lot was completed and in
operation for the 2013/2014 academic year. Upon completion of the new parking lot,
student parking on the public streets was significantly reduced until Marymount
implemented an on -campus parking permit program and fee last year. The fee for the
current academic year (2014/2015) is $150. During the first three weeks of a semester,
the University offers a grace period whereby no citations are issued for unpermitted
vehicles parked on campus. Last semester, the grace period ended on Monday,
September 15, 2014; and once again, the City observed a significant increase in student
parking on the streets adjacent to Marymount (ranging between 30-40 cars).
Subsequently, City Staff has been working with Marymount to prevent students from
parking on the street through the University's Code of Conduct and the Parking
Management Strategies. Amendments to the Parking Management Strategies for this
semester are attached for Council's information, and are analyzed in the discussion
section below (see attachment).
On November 24, 2014, the Traffic Safety Committee considered the matter of
establishing parking restrictions on streets near Marymount California University. Staff
proposed a plan to restrict parking from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday along Palos
Verdes Drive East, Crest Road and Narino Drive. During the public hearing, residents
who live on streets near Marymount California University, including Crest Road, San
Ramon Drive, and Narino Drive, expressed their strong opposition to the City imposing
any type of parking restriction that would result in inconveniences to the residents. The
Committee voted unanimously (4-0, Member Viaco Absent) to not impose parking
restrictions on public streets near Marymount California University and recommended that
staff initiate discussions with Marymount about mitigating the impacts of students parking
on public streets and to encourage student parking in their facilities.
DISCUSSION
Palos Verdes Drive East (PUDE) is generally a narrow, north -south two-lane roadway that
serves as a primary traffic artery for the Palos Verdes Peninsula. In the vicinity of
Marymount University where it intersects Crest Road East, the roadway has two lanes in
each direction with on -street parking on both sides of the roadway. The posted speed
limit is 35 miles per hour in this area.
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On -street parking near Marymount University has been under observation since 2011.
On many occasions, 30-40 University -related vehicles have been observed parked on
PVDE and Crest Road East between 9am and 4pm on a consistent basis, while several
parking spaces on -campus remain unoccupied.
On January 28, 2015, the Community Development Department received a letter from
the University documenting revisions to the University's Parking Management Plan that
are designed to encourage on -campus parking and deter on -street parking. As stated in
the letter, the University has retained a part-time staff member to function as a parking
monitor who will be responsible for directing parking and providing notice to students and
campus guests of University parking policies. The letter also explains that the plan
includes changes to the Student Code of Conduct whereby, student parking on public
streets will be considered a Community Courtesy violation and subject to citation that
carries a fine of $65. As a result of these changes, staff has observed a dramatic
reduction in on -street parking. On most weekdays, less than 10 vehicles are parked on
Crest Road, Palos Verdes Drive East and Narino Drive.
Crest Road East, looking northbound (Photo taken on 1/23/15)
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Palos Verdes Drive East looking eastbound (photo taken 1/23/15)
Narino Drive (photo taken 1/23/15)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the changes being implemented to the University's Parking Management
Plan, the University has stated in their January 28, 2015 letter that they will be exploring
strategies that may reduce the cost of obtaining an on -campus parking permit beginning
in the 2015 fall semester. Currently, the fee for students to obtain a parking permit is
$150 for the school year or $75 per semester. This permit allows students to park on
campus throughout the year/semester. At this time, staff does not know what the fee
reduction will be however, the University believes this price change will encourage
students to park on campus and deter on -street parking.
ALTERNATIVES
As an alternative to Staff's recommendation, the City Council may choose to implement
parking restrictions on public streets near Marymount California University. Under this
alternative, Staff seeks Council direction on the preferred parking restrictions for
consideration at a future meeting so that adequate public notification can be provided.
FISCAL IMPACT
Proceeding with staff's recommendation will not result in a fiscal impact to the FY 14-15
budget.
Attachments:
• Draft Meeting Minutes from the November 24, 2014 TSC meeting regarding
Parking Restrictions near Marymount California University
• January 28, 2015 Letter from Marymount California University
• Email Correspondence
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Associate Engineer Countryman stated that it will aid in the publicizing of the meetings if
Staff has direction from the Committee as far as what they would like the focus areas to
be, even if they want to determine that at the next meeting.
Chair Self asked if Staff will be prepared to have the first workshop on Palos Verdes
Drive East in January. Deputy Director Jules responded that Staff is fine with that.
Discussion ensued regarding the timing of the next meeting and prioritization of focus
areas.
Committee Member Kramer suggested that the first meeting focus on Palos Verdes
Drive East and Forrestal/Trump, the second meeting focus on locations from
Peppertree to Seahill, and the third meeting focus on PVIC and anything else.
Committee Member Guerin commented that there won't be any residents directly
affected by the changes at PVIC, other than the Coast Guard. Deputy Director Jules
suggested that maybe the Seahill intersection could be lumped together with the PVIC
intersection.
ACTION TAKEN:
Committee Member Kramer moved to direct Staff to schedule three workshops in
the first half of 2015, to propose dates and locations that will work for all of the
Traffic Safety Committee members, that the first workshop focus on locations
from the City limit with San Pedro to the east end of the slide area, the second
workshop focus on the slide area, and the third workshop focus on locations
from just west of the slide area to Seacove, Seahill, and PVIC, and Committee
Member Guerin seconded the motion.
The Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes 4: Guerin, Klatt, Kramer, and Chair Self
Nays 0
Absent: Vice Chair Vlaco
Chair Self announced a short break at 9:03pm.
Chair Self reconvened the meeting at 9:12pm.
3. PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST RESTRICTED PARKING NEAR MARYMOUNT
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
Recommendation:
Establish time limited parking restrictions on roadways near Marymount California
University, as appropriate, and direct Staff to forward the recommendation to City
Council for consideration.
Traffic Safety Committee Draft Minutes
November 24, 2014
Page 13 of 23
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Deputy Director Jules provided a PowerPoint presentation to give background on the
item, describe the motivation for the item, and explain the recommendation. She
reminded the Traffic Safety Committee that there was a great deal of late
correspondence received on this topic. She stated that Staff would like to arrive at a
recommendation that is acceptable to the community and that can be forwarded to the
City Council for approval with full support. She then described several parking options
given for consideration and stressed that the Committee has the flexibility to devise the
best plan. She also pointed out some current challenges with the existing neighborhood
permit parking program on San Ramon, and added that it is Staff's desire to forward a
recommendation to City Council at the December 16th meeting.
Committee Discussion and Staff Questions
Chair Self asked if there were any questions of Staff. Committee Member Kramer
stated that he has no questions.
Committee Member Guerin asked if it is the Marymount parking staff or the Sheriff's
Department that would enforce the parking restrictions. Deputy Director Jules
responded that this is public property and so it would be the Sheriff's Department that
would be performing the parking enforcement. Committee Member Guerin responded
that it would then be the CSO.
Committee Member Klatt asked if there was a CSO assigned to this City. Chair Self
asked for clarification on a CSO and Committee Members Klatt and Guerin explained
that it stands for Community Service Officer. Committee Member Klatt commented that
if there is only one CSO assigned to the Lomita Station, so it may be difficult to get
much enforcement.
Chair Self opened the public hearing.
Gabriel Canto
Mr. Canto stated that he lives on Narino in the vicinity of the area considered and is very
opposed to having parking restrictions in front of his house. He explained that it was
initially pushed onto Marymount to have the responsibility to have a parking strategy.
He stated that he feels that it should be Marymount that has the responsibility to fix the
problem. He added that the new parking lot has helped the problem and that he thinks
creating parking restrictions will just shift the problem to the nearby neighborhoods. He
said that he lives directly across the street from the school and that he doesn't think that
the parking is a problem. He suggested that the City tell Marymount to reduce the $150
permit parking fee for the students and have a Marymount staff person monitoring the
students walking on to campus from the streets.
Mickey Rodich
Traffic Safety Committee Draft Minutes
November 24, 2014
Page 14 of 23
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Mr. Rodich stated that his daughter lives close by on Narino Drive and that the whole
area is an island so there is no other place to park. He said that there has to be a better
solution and that permits are not always the answer. He explained that he feels that
there will be a problem with workers or cleaning ladies that come and need to park on
the street. He concluded by stating that Marymount is the problem and the $150 fee is
the problem.
Diane Smith
Ms. Smith stated that she lives at the end of San Ramon Drive and that people never
used to park there, but then the Marymount enrollment exploded and people began
parking their cars in the neighborhood and problems ensued. She explained that the
problem was solved temporarily with the upper part of the street having permit parking.
She added that over the years, the people performing the parking enforcement change
and so some of the residents in the cul-de-sac get unfairly ticketed and have to go talk
to the City Manager to have it corrected, and it's a big hassle. She stated that she
hates the Marymount parking lot, its lights, and that it is noisy, and that it has ruined her
life in the past year. She indicated that the fence has helped a bit but the students don't
want to park over there. She explained that Marymount needs to have a security guard,
since they know when the classes start and end. She added that she agrees with the
other speakers that permit parking is just a pain. She concluded by stating that the
striping on Palos Verdes Drive East does not give enough room for people to turn onto
San Ramon Drive.
Chair Self suggested that Ms. Smith send this request regarding the striping on Palos
Verdes Drive East to the City since it is a separate concern.
Bob Nodrick
Mr. Nodrick stated that he lives at 3325 Narino Drive, next to Gabriel Canto, and that he
has discussed this issue with other homeowners on Narino Drive. He explained that
they are very much opposed to a parking permit program, that they don't want parking
signs put up that will hurt their property value, and that they will be in the way when we
open up our car doors and block views. He said that there is currently not a parking
problem on Narino. He showed the Committee a citation that he had received on his
car when it was parked in front of his house because a Marymount staff member
mistakenly thought that his car was a student's car. He explained that creating this
permit parking program would only cause the students to park on the other residential
streets.
Karol Seehaus
Ms. Seehaus stated that she has lived on Crest Rd for a long time, that she is opposed
to permits, and that she agrees with everything that has been said. She indicated that
she is opposed to having her gardener or plumber or anyone else not being able to park
on the street. She explained that this would be penalizing her when these are
Traffic Safety Committee Draft Minutes
November 24, 2014
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Marymount's problems. She stated that there used to be a parking problem in the street
in front of her house, but it is not a problem now, and hasn't been for some time. She
added that she doesn't want any permit restrictions on the residential side of Crest Rd.
East. She explained that it would be okay to let the students park on the other side of
Crest Road and suggested putting up signs that say student parking on that side of the
road only. She asked why the City does not let students park on Palos Verdes Drive
East next to the school. She stated that she feels that Marymount should find a way to
have another parking lot or have a remote parking lot and they could use their shuttles
to transport students. She requested that the Committee find a different solution to the
parking problem and concluded by stating that she did not receive the notification letter
about this meeting until Friday afternoon and so sent her email in response late.
Elena Dunlap
Ms. Dunlap provided the Committee with copies of her prepared speech. She asked if
the purpose of the parking restrictions is to protect the ability of the residents to park on
the street. She explained that it is the duty of those imposing the restrictions to
investigate if there is a real problem and to verify that the cure for the problem is not
worse than the problem it is trying to fix. She indicated that people have been pushing
since 2009 for a red curb request. She added that petitions had been submitted in 2009
and 2011 opposing any parking restrictions. She said that both times the City Council
said that they would not impose parking restrictions on Palos Verdes Drive East. She
asked then who is pushing these ideas if it is not the residents who live here, and
concluded that it must be the people opposed to the Marymount expansion. She
requested that the Committee not make this the residents' problem and suggested that
Marymount give scholarships for permit parking on campuses or lower their rates. She
stated that the residents affected would like the City to pay attention to us. She added
that this was brought up in 2009, in 2011, and now again, and so it is extremely
frustrating. She referenced pictures that she had taken. She concluded by stating that
she has spoken to several people on the street and they feel that the people on Ganado
Drive and Bendigo Drive should not be telling people on Crest Rd and Palos Verdes
Drive East that they need restrictions.
Chair Self closed the public hearing.
Committee Discussion and Staff Questions
Chair Self asked for clarification on who made this request and if a petition had been
received from the residents the live in this area. Deputy Director Jules explained that
this was follow-up from the Community Development Department as they were
processing Marymount applications, and that they requested that the Public Works
Department intervene with restricted parking in the neighboring streets. She indicated
that arterial streets, such as Palos Verdes Drive East and Crest Rd, typically do not
need a petition signed for permit parking. She added that the City has received emails
from people in the nearby neighborhoods to follow through with recommendations as
presented in the EIR. Chair Self responded that he has issue with this request, since it
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November 24, 2014
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is not coming from the people that are impacted, and thanked Deputy Director Jules for
providing this clarification.
Chair Self asked if the overflow parking lot was discussed. Deputy Director Jules
replied that the on -street parking by the students has been significantly reduced due to
the on-site parking lot. She added that she drove by the location at about 2:30pm today
and counted ten vehicles parked on the street in all of the study areas that we're looking
at. She explained that it was nowhere near what it was back in 2013, when they
counting 90-100 cars parked on the street, prior to the parking lot being completed.
Chair Self asked if there has been a request for the permit parking on San Ramon to be
removed. Deputy Director Jules responded that, no, there have not been any requests
from the residents received.
Committee Member Klatt asked if there are guest passes available for the residents with
the permit parking program. Deputy Director Jules responded that, yes, each resident
receives two complimentary guest placards, and also that service vehicles are exempt
as long as there is no evidence of extended parking. She added that special event
passes are also available if a resident plans to have a party or a lot of visitors at their
house.
Committee Member Kramer stated that he has served on the Traffic Safety Committee
for quite some time and heard the presentation of the traffic study EIR when it came
before the Traffic Safety Committee in the past. He explained that there was a lot of
discussion in that EIR claiming that they would not see any impact, and that Marymount
would see to it that this would not be a problem, and so Marymount is not following
through. He added that he wouldn't want permit parking in his neighborhood or to have
it over -parked. He pointed out that it was a big part of Marymount's EIR that they were
to provide adequate parking. He said that he remembered making a comment at the
time that he has visited many college campuses and that he has yet to see one school
campus that has adequate on-site parking. He also pointed out that all of the students
drive here since it is mainly a commuter school. He then asked if the parking lots have
been observed to be fully -utilized, and added that he is concerned how quickly
Marymount will rescind their parking fee.
Deputy Director Jules responded that the Community Development Department has
conducted periodic parking counts and found that the lot has been under-utilized, with
students choosing to park instead on Palos Verdes Drive East and Crest Road, perhaps
for convenience.
Committee Member Kramer stated that he is pleased at least that Marymount has taken
the step to issue their own parking warnings and explained that he feels that the parking
situation should change if Marymount offers free parking to their students on-site. He
encouraged Staff to continue working with Marymount to see if they can solve this
problem before we implement any sort of parking restriction.
Traffic Safety Committee Draft Minutes
November 24, 2014
Page 17 of 23
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Chair Self commented that he agrees with Committee Member Kramer, and stated that
he is hearing here that the residents do not want the permit parking program here at all.
He added that he thinks the City should have a conversation with Marymount to find out
how they plan to alleviate the parking problems and the specific steps they will take to
do so. He concluded by stating that he does not support restricted parking here.
ACTION TAKEN:
Committee Member Kramer moved to direct Staff to have a conversation with
Marymount University and request a report from them on how they can internally
mitigate their students parking on streets and encourage them to park in their
facilities, and to not recommend parking restrictions at this time, and Committee
Member Klatt seconded the motion.
The Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes 4: Guerin, Klatt, Kramer, and Chair Self
Nays 0
Absent: Vice Chair Vlaco
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Deputy Director Jules explained that the intent of this section of the agenda is to inform
the Traffic Safety Committee of traffic -related items that are coming ahead. She
welcomed the Committee to provide any comments regarding prioritization or timing of
the items. She indicated that she and Associate Engineer Countryman are managing
two traffic consultants performing numerous traffic studies right now because we are
receiving so many requests for traffic reviews.
A. TSC Recruitments
Deputy Director Jules stated that there are currently two seats available to the public —
those currently held by Chair Self and Committee Member Klatt. She indicated that the
City Council will be conducting interviews on January 6t", 2015.
B. 2015 Work Plan
Deputy Director Jules explained that this will be a business item for the January Traffic
Safety Committee meeting.
C. School Crossing Guard Requests
Chair Self commented on the pedestrian incident that occurred in the City of Torrance at
the intersection of Madison and Pacific Coast Highway about two months ago. He
explained that a crossing guard was there but the incident left one child in kindergarten
brain-dead and another child got her foot run over.
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November 24, 2014
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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
January 28, 2015
Mr. Ara Mihranian
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne BI,
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Dear Mr. Mihranian,
I write to document the revisions to the University's Parking Management Plan which I outlined in our
telephone conversation of January 13. The discussed changes include the following:
• The University has retained a part-time staff member (20 hours per week) to direct students and
visitors to park on -campus. This staff member will be present at the entry to the campus during
peak times to direct parking and to provide notice to students that the no street parking policy
will be strictly enforced. We will continue to monitor traffic and parking closely to determine
when and how best to deploy staff.
A three-week grace period, beginning January 12, will be in place to provide adequate time for
students to secure on -campus parking permits. During this three-week period, automobiles that
do not have permits will be provided notice that a permit is required, that on -street parking is
discouraged and that violations of policy will be strictly enforced.
• Students parking on the street will be considered a Community Courtesy violation of the Student
Code of Conduct and cited. The citation carries with it a fine of $ 65,00.
• While the spring parking fee will remain as originally published ($ 75 for the semester), the
University will be moving toward a strategy that reduces the on -campus permit fee beginning in
the fall semester, 2015. We believe this change in pricing will serve to encourage students to
purchase parking permits and deter on -street parking.
As has been noted, on -street parking has been virtually eliminated during the early part of this
semester. We are confident that with these additional measures in place Marymount will be successful
in the management of on -street parking.
Sincerel ,
James Re ves
Sr. Vice P esident
Marymount California University
Oceanview Campus Lakeside Carni)crs
:30300 Palos Verdos Drive East 3700 Country ClUID Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 00275 Lucerne, CA 95453
310-377-55011 888-991-1525`,3 MarymountCatifornia.edu
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Nicole Jules
•rorn:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
November 20, 2014
Traffic Safety Committee
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Public Works Department
Karol Seehaus <kseehaus@gmail.com>
Friday, November 21, 2014 6:23 PM
Traffic
On -street parking near Marymount California University
Response to your letter of November 18, 2014, concerning on -street parking neap Marymount California
University:
Re: larking along Crest Road
On the side of the street with houses/driveways:
Please DO NOT restrict all parking on the uphill side of Crest Road where there are houses with
driveways.
Family members/relatives/guests visiting homes, and service vehicles (i.e. gardeners, plumbers, etc.) should be
allowed to park in front of the house they are living in/visiting/servicing, all the way up Crest Road from Palos
Verdes Drive East.
® However, it is a good idea to restrict college student parking from the side of Crest Road where there are
houses with driveways: in the past when student parking was allowed/necessary, students often parked as close
as they could on either side of a driveway (sometimes partially blocking it), thus making it difficult to
impossible for a resident to see well enough in either direction to safely exit his/her own driveway, or for a
service vehicle to enter.
® It should also be noted that twice a day between 8:00 am & 9:30 am, and again between 12:30 pm & 3:20
pm, approximately, there are many drivers hurrying up and down Crest Road as they drop off/pick up students
at Mira Catalina School; at these times especially, it can be difficult to exit driveways if parked vehicles
obstruct the line of vision.
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If college student parking must be allowed along Crest Road: Let it be only on the downhill side of the street
where there are NO driveways, but NOT on the uphill side of the street where there are houses with driveways.
Sincerely,
Karol Seehaus, Resident
2985 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
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Nicole Jules
Torn: famous dentist <doctorhollywood@live.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 2:09 PM
To: Nicole Jules
Subject: Parking on street
Hello,
As a resident of this neighborhood I voice my opinion against any parking
on our quiet streets from the students.
It is absolutely the college responsibility to create and secure parking off our
peaceful streets for its students.
Thank you,
Dr. Bashar Komoc
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Nicole Jules
Torre: Mickey Rodich <mickeyrodich@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 1:28 PM
To: Nicole Jules
Subject: Fwd: November 24, 2014 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting - Street Parking
Restrictions
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mickey Rodich <mickeyrodichn,gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: November 24, 2014 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting - Street Parking Restrictions
To: rpvlistservernrpv.com
I agree with your plan to restrict Marymount student parking on PVDE, but I think your plan to restrict
parking on Narino Dr. and Casalina Dr. is ridiculous. That means that those residents cannot have family and
friends visit them, during the day, and park on their respective streets because of the parking problems caused
by Marymount students. Marymount is supposed to have adequate parking on campus. This is an ill conceived
and stupid plan !!! There must be a better plan than that for Narino Dr. and Casalina Dr. Why put this burden on
the residents that live on Narino Dr. and Casalina Dr.?
Mickey Rodich
RPV resident
On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 8:16 AM, <rpvlistservernrpv.com> wrote:
NOVEMBER 24, 2014 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING - STREET PARKING
RESTRICTIONS
On November 24, 2014, the Traffic Safety Commission will be considering a recommendation to the City
Council to restrict on -street parking on various streets near Marymount California University. The meeting will
be held at the City Hall Community Room, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., at 7:00 pm.
Click hereto view the meeting notice.
Inquiries should be directed to Nicole Jules, Deputy Public Works Director at 310-544-5252 or via email at
nicolej@Epv.com
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Nicole Jules
7rorn: Jim Reeves<JReeves@marymountcalifornia.edu>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 12:25 PM
To: Traffic
Cc: Michael Brophy
Subject: Meeting Agenda Information - Marymount Parking
Dear Chair Self and Members of the Traffic Safety Commission,
I have reviewed the staff report and recommendation regarding the referenced agenda item
this evening and offer the following comments as I will be unable to attend the meeting in
In general, Marymount concurs with the finding in the report that the construction of the new
parking lot on campus has significantly reduced demand for street parking in the vicinity of the
University. The report also correctly notes that the recent return to street parking by some
students was the result of the separate parking permit fee instituted by the University this
academic year. This was an unintended consequence, and Marymount will likely reduce or
eliminate this fee in the next academic year (2015/2016). In the meantime, as noted in the
staff report, we are using citations under the Student Code of Conduct as a way to encourage
students to park in the available spaces on campus. These enforcement activities have been
successful and with typically fewer than 100 new students starting academic programs next
semester, we do not foresee a similar demand for street parking reoccurring for the rest of the
academic year.
The staff report cites three safety concerns as the primary reasons for the proposed parking
restrictions: (1) students parking in prohibited zones; (2) vehicles blocking driveways; and (3)
persons crossing the street at mid -block locations. (See agenda package at p. 149.)
In light of these stated concerns and the general improvement with respect to street parking
in recent years, Marymount proposes the following modification to the staff
recommendation. Namely, we would propose that the area on the south side of PVDE
immediately adjacent to the campus from Casilina Drive to the end of the University's
property remain unrestricted parking. Parking in this area would not raise any of the stated
safety concerns. Indeed, PVDE is over 80 feet wide along much of this section, and there is
ample room for street parking. The Marymount campus serves not only students, but is used
by many members of the community who attend programs and use the facilities, including the
dining hall. This exempted area would allow a limited number of visitor parking spaces to
remain in place and would eliminate or at least reduce the need for City staff to cover over any
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parking restrictions that may be adopted when the campus is used for larger community
events such as elections.
Marymount has no objections with respect to the remainder of the proposed parking
restrictions if desired by our neighbors, the Commission, and the City Council.
Sincerely,
Jim Reeves
Jiro Reeves
Sr. Vice President
Finance & Administration
Marymount California University
(310) 303-7330
JReeves@MarymountCalifornia.edu
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Nicole Jules
1rorn: Michael Throne
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:40 AM
To: Diane Smith
Cc: Nicole Jules; Melissa Countryman
Subject: Re: Traffic Safety Committee Meeting - Marymount neighborhood Parking Restrictions
Hi Ms Smith. Will do! It'll be included as late correspondence for tonight's meeting. Thanks for your comments. Regards,
Michael
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 23, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Diane Smith <radlsmith@cox.net> wrote:
> Hi Michael,
> Hope all is well in the Public Works Department! I'm attending the Traffic Safety Committee meeting with a neighbor
tonight and just wanted to add some comments for Ms. Jules. Therefore, would you please forward this email to Nicole
Jules (I could not find her email address).
> Thanks so much,
> Diane Smith
>
> Dear Ms. Jules,
> I am a resident at the end of San Ramon Drive, the street immediately adjacent Marymount University. We have had
permit parking on our street for many years — for the hours of 9-5. Although Marymount has added 120 parking spaces,
and insists enrollment has not increased, we find students now park on our street after 5 o'clock to attend evening
classes. Your recommendation at this time is to restrict parking between 9 and 4 pm on Casilina and Crest. I think we
may have to consider parking between 9 and 6 pm to further discourage parking for evening classes. I do not know what
time Marymount's evening classes start but we might look into that.
> Also, we residents at the end of San Ramon Drive never had a problem with Marymount students parking in front of
our homes because we are too far away. However, we have been burdened with the expense and inconvenience of
receiving parking tickets for parking in the congested cul-de-sac at the end of the street. If you are able to distinguish a
limitation for parking restrictions on Crest, Casilina and other streets then would you also consider such a distinction on
San Ramon?
> Thank you.
> Diane Smith
> 2704 San Ramon Drive
> Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
> 310/547-3856
> <Marymount - RPV Traffic Safety Committee meeting 11-24-14.jpg>
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Nicole Jules
'rom: Gregory Lash <g|ash@coxnet^
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 2:21 PM
To: Traffic
Subject: 24 Nov 2014 Meeting on Parking Resthctioono around MCU
| own ahome onSan Ramon Drive near PVD East. The overriding issue for those mfueinthis area iathe Traffic
& Parking caused bw D8mrynnmuntCoUmgm. Itwas eDaytime, Weekday issue when | purchased the home
(2801). Today, due toincreases instudent Population & Hours ofOperation, the issue persists thoughtoutthe
Night, Weekend, & Summer hours. |tseems City Parking & Traffic Regulations have not kept upwith this
Expansion. The City Council & Community Development Staffs have tried to address this through the EIR &
CUPm'but this process has been plagued bydelays & changes from the College.
For the last several years, anaverage mf20tn3Ucars have parked along PVE,onCrest, around onto San Ramon
Drive, etc. |nspite ofthe addition cdthe new East Parking Lot on Campus, (2O13),&promises made tothe City
to remove on street parking, these parked car numbers have changed little. Aedemonstrated bvthe recent
Paving of P\/E' when no parking was possible, MCU was able to function & it's Students were able to get to
If some order can be restored through the Traffic Committee Process, I would support that.
Gregory Lash
2829San Ramon Drive
RPV, CA
-rorn: jmaniataki@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 11:15 AM
To: Nicole Jules
Subject: prior email
Nicole, just a reminder of a prior e-mail requesting that the curb from Crest Rd to Casilina be painted "red". When I
attended your planning meetings the drawings indicated that the curb was to be painted red. As I mentioned in my e-mail
this is a safety issue, students and others park on PVE, open their car doors without looking back to determine whether
there is oncoming traffic, several homeowners (and others) when in the turning lane into Casilina have had close calls
with those individual that park on PVE. Will the curb be painted Red?
By the way the road looks good..... good job Nicole.
John Maniatakis, President, MCHOA
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