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RPVCCA_CC_SS_2015_05_19_SS2_Revisiting_Skateboard_OrdinanceCITY OF MEMORANDUM L 11 RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: � SUSAN BROOKS, MAYOR PRO TEM DATE: MAY 19, 2015 SUBJECT: CITY WIDE RESTRICTION ON SKATEBOARDING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY RECOMMENDATION Direct staff to proceed with initiating a citywide ban on skateboarding in the public rights of way. DISCUSSION On July 3, 2012, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-47 which establishes prohibition of skateboards and similar non -motorized wheeled devices on certain streets throughout the City, pursuant to the Municipal Code. Since adoption and despite the erected signs prohibiting the activity, the presence of skateboarders continues on Crest Road, Palos Verdes Drive East and other similar streets, particularly at dusk. In order for the Sheriffs Department to enforce the municipal code, signs must be erected on the street where the prohibition exists. Over time, the signs are defaced, damaged and/or stolen from the location, making it difficult for the Sheriff's Department to conduct proper enforcement. According to staff, the following streets currently have skateboarding restrictions: Via Colinita Palos Verdes Drive East Miraleste Drive Ganado Drive Crest Road (East & West) Silver Arrow Drive Hawthorne Blvd Crenshaw Blvd Browndeer Lane Verde Ridge Road Locklenna Lane r i Since the adoption of Resolution No. 2012-47, the following streets have reported skateboarding issues and have requested to be added to the restriction list: Casilina Drive Lucania Drive Crownview Drive Knoll view Drive Highpoint Road Grandpoint Lane As restrictions are imposed, the skateboarders relocate their activities to streets that do not have restrictions. According to the Lomita Sheriff's station, 3-4 complaints a week are received regarding skateboarding activity, particularly "bombing" on Crest Road and Palos Verdes Drive East and mostly during the evenings. As we increase the number of streets that restrict skateboarding, we in turn, push the issue into neighborhoods that do not have the restrictions. Further, the number of signs will increase, resulting in sign blight. In 2012, the City of LA adopted an ordinance to prohibit "bombing" resulting in skateboarders having to follow the rules of the road. The Cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Estates both prohibit the use of skateboards on roadways. As a potential solution, I request the City Council to direct staff to return with a recommendation to modify the City's Municipal Code to prohibit skateboarding citywide. Attachments Ordinance 371 (page 3) Resolution No. 2012-47 (page 8) Resident Request Letters and Correspondence (page 10) K ORDINANCE NO. 371 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES AND INLINE SKATES UPON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21967 authorizes cities to adopt rules and regulations prohibiting or restricting persons from riding or propelling skateboards on highways, sidewalks, or roadways subject to the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 21968; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21968 prohibits the use of motorized skateboards on any sidewalk, roadway, or any other part of a highway or on any bikeway, bicycle path or trail, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21969 further authorizes cities to adopt rules and regulations prohibiting or restricting persons engaged in roller skating on highways, sidewalks, or roadways subject to the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 21968; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to regulate the use of skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, scooters and other similar motorized or unmotorized wheeled devices to the maximum extent permitted by law. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY ORDAINAS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 9 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code hereby is amended by adding new Chapter 9.30 to read as follows: "Chapter 9.30 REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, INLINE SKATES, SCOOTERS AND SIMILAR DEVICES ON POSTED PROPERTY. Sections: 9.30.010 Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, scooters and similar wheeled devices prohibited on posted property. 9.30.020 Posting required. 9.30.030 Penalties. Ordinance No. 371 Page 1 of 4 3 9.30.010 Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, scooters and similar wheeled devices prohibited on posted property. No person shall, and it shall constitute a public nuisance for any person to, operate, ride, propel, or coast any skateboard, or utilize roller skates, inline skates, scooters or any similar motorized or unmotorized wheeled device having wheels less than six (6) inches in diameter, upon any private property within any zone in the city, where notice of such prohibition has been posted and is clearly visible at a minimum of two entrances to the prohibited area or in the immediate vicinity of the area where such activity is prohibited. This section shall not apply to persons participating in any program, event or class which is sponsored by the property owner in which use of the self -powered wheeled devices described herein are specifically authorized, permitted or required. 9.30.020 Posting required. The prohibition set forth in Section 9.30. 010 of this Chapter shall not apply unless a property owner posts at least two notices in substantially the following form: 'PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9.30.010 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, NO SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, INLINE SKATES, OR SCOOTERS ARE PERMITTED.' 9.30.030 Penalty for violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision, or fail to comply with any of the requirements, of this chapter. Any person violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by: (1) a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars for a second violation within one year; (3) a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars for each additional violation within one year." Section 2. Title 12 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding new Section 12.16.120 to Chapter 12.16 to read as follows: "12.16.120 Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, scooters and similar wheeled devices prohibited on public property. A. No person shall, and it shall constitute a public nuisance for any person to, operate, ride, propel, or coast any skateboard or scooter, or utilize roller skates, inline skates or any similar unmotorized wheeled device having wheels less than six (6) inches in diameter, upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, or roadway within the city, where such public street, sidewalk, alley, or way is designated by resolution of the City Council as closed to such activities and where notice of such prohibition has been posted and is clearly visible in the immediate vicinity where such activity is prohibited. Ordinance No. 371 Page 2 of 4 El B. No person shall, and it shall constitute a public nuisance for any person to, operate, ride, propel, or coast any skateboard or scooter, or utilize roller skates, inline skates or any similar motorized or unmotorized wheeled device having wheels less than six (6) inches in diameter, upon any public park or other public property within any zone in the city, where such public property is designated by resolution of the City Council as closed to such activities and where notice of such prohibition has been posted and is clearly visible at a minimum of two entrances to the prohibited area or in the immediate vicinity of the area where such activity is prohibited. C. The notices required by paragraphs A and B of this section shall be in substantially the following form: 'PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12.16.120 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, NO SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, INLINE SKATES, OR SCOOTERS ARE PERMITTED.' D. This section shall not apply to persons participating in any city -sponsored program, event or class in which use of the self -powered wheeled devices described herein are specifically authorized, permitted or required." Section 3. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three (3) public places in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage, in accordance with the provisions of Section 36933 of the Government Code. The City Clerk shall further certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section S. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31 st) day after its passage. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this O day of December, 2001. Ordinance No. 371 Page 3 of 4 5 ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ) I, Jo Purcell, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is five, that the foregoing Ordinance No. 374 passed first reading on November 20, 2001, was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on December 4, 2001 and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Gardiner, Clark, Stem, Ferraro and Mayor McTaggart NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WAOrdinances0rd. No. 371 Skateboards.doc CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 371 Page 4 of 4 9 LI aRk.... RANCHO PALOS VERDES STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That at all times herein mentioned, she was and now is the appointed City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; That on December 13, 2001 , she caused to be posted the following document entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 371 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES AND INLINE SKATES UPON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. a copy of which is attached hereto, in the following locations: City Hall 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes Ryan Park 30359 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes Ladera Linda Community Center 32201 Forrestal Drive Rancho Palos Verdes Hesse Park 29301 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct affadavit of posting. City Clerk W:IFORMS1Form 150-Affadavlt of Posting Ordinances.doc 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard / Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5391 / (310) 377-0360 / Fax (310) 544-5291 www.palosverdes.com/rpv 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS, AND SIMILAR NON - MOTORIZED WHEELED DEVICES ON VIA COLINITA, PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST, SILVER ARROW DRIVE, HAWTHORNE BLVD, GANADO DRIVE, CREST ROAD EAST, CREST ROAD WEST, CRENSHAW BLVD, BROWNDEER LANE, VERDE RIDGE ROAD, LOCKLENNA LANE AND MIRALESTE DRIVE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, Section 12.16.120 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to prohibit the use of skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, non -motorized scooters and other similar non -motorized devices with wheels of six inches or less in diameter upon a public street, sidewalk, alley or roadway within the City by resolution; and WHEREAS, Deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, who perform law enforcement work on behalf of the City, have observed dangerous behavior by skateboarders on certain streets within the City, which are steep and circuitous; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a need to prohibit skateboards and similar non -motorized wheeled devices on the streets, sidewalks, alleys and roadways set forth in this Resolution to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists, and persons using the skateboards and other similar non -motorized devices; NOW, THEREFORE THE CIN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Required Findings. Based on the foregoing recitals, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference, the City Council finds that skateboards and similar non -motorized wheeled devices are hereby prohibited on Via Colinita, Palos Verdes Drive East, Silver Arrow Drive, Hawthorne Blvd, Ganado Drive, Crest Road East, Crest Road West, Crenshaw Blvd, Browndeer Lane, Verde Ridge Road, Locklenna Lane and Miraleste Drive. This prohibition is necessary to reduce traffic hazards created by skateboarders and other users of non -motorized vehicles on steep streets within the City and, accordingly, is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists and persons operating skateboards and other non - motorized devices on these streets. For these reasons, the City Council finds pursuant to Section 12.16.120 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, that the prohibition of skateboards and other similar non -motorized wheeled devices on the streets listed in Section 2 of this Resolution is necessary to avoid the adverse impacts upon public safety caused by the use of these activities at these locations. Section 2. Designation of Prohibited Streets. Based upon the findings in Section 1, the use of skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, non -motorized scooters and other similar non -motorized devices with wheels of six inches or less in diameter is hereby prohibited on the following streets: Via Colinita Palos Verdes Drive East Silver Arrow Drive Hawthorne Blvd Ganado Drive Crest Road East Crest Road West Crenshaw Blvd Browndeer Lane Verde Ridge Road Locklenna Lane Miraleste Drive Section 3. Designation of Prohibition. The prohibition of the use of skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, non -motorized scooters and other similar non -motorized devices with wheels of six inches or less in diameter listed in Section 2 above shall be set forth as follows: "PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12.16.120 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, INLINE SKATES, AND NON -MOTORIZED SCOOTERS ARE PROHIBITED" Section 4. Posting of Signs. The prohibitions contained in Section 3 of this Resolution shall not become effective until signs have been posted giving adequate notice of the prohibitions imposed by this resolution on the streets designated herein. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to erect such signs. Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3`d day of ly 2012. L14 Mayor ATTEST: laoder�� 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. 2012-47 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on July 3, 2012. 1470484-1 caro City Clerk Resolution No. 2012-47 Page 2 of 2 9 Begin forwarded message: From: <jmaniatakJ@aol.co > Date: April 11, 2015 at 12:30:33 PM PDT To: <jim.kniglit@rpvca.gov> Subject: Skateboarding In a prior e-mail, Mira Catalina HOA expressed concerns with Skateboarders utilizing the streets of our neighborhood. We know have an increase in skateboarders, traveling at greater speeds, with and without helmets, generally in groups of two to six young boys, and occasionally followed by an automobile. Our concerns are simply one of safety for our residents, our children and the skateboarders themselves. When traveling at the high speed skateboarders cannot have control of their skateboards and ultimately could have an accident causing bodily harm to one of our residents or to themselves. It is not safe to allow skateboarding on the streets of Rancho Palos Verdes. We would respectfully suggest that all skateboarding be prohibited on the streets of RPV. Sincerely, John Maniatakis President, MCHOA 10 Nicole Jules From: Susan Brooks Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 7;22 AM To: Nicole Jules Cc: Susan Brooks; Doug Willmore Subject: Re: Future Agenda Items Thanks, Nicole, John Maniatakis (HOA President) sent a letter about our entire Mira Catalina tract, including Corinna and Deluna. These kids are coming from San Pedro and are moving very quickly down the streets and risking their lives and those of residents who dare to drive or even walk the streets with or without their dogs. Residents on Ganado have complained constantly about the danger involved and the fact that the kids are still skateboarding anyway. I really think that between sign blight and expense, our best answer is to outlaw skateboarding altogether, place Signage at each entrance to the city ( as in PVE) and get the Sheriff to enforce the law. Perhaps heavier fines will do). I'll work something up for discussion at the next Study Session. This has gotten out of hand for residents of the Eastside, in particular. Susan Brooks Mayor Pro Tem, Mediator Rancho Palos Verdes 310/ 541-2971 Sent from my iPhone On Mar 31, 2015, at 10:23 AM, Nicole Jules <NicoleJCrr�,mvca. rov> wrote: Hi Susan, Since the adoption of Resolution No. 2012-47, the only street that can have skateboarding restriction signs are: <image002.png> <image004.png> The Sheriff will only enforce if the sign is posted. We've been experiencing a high-level of sign theft or damage. If the sign is missing, the Sheriff Deputy will not enforce. We are replacing the signs at a high rate. The posted signs only apply to the street that the sign is located, not the neighborhood. 11 There are cases where residents would like signs installed but the requested location is not approved by Resolution No. 2012-47. The following is a list of streets that have requested signs (to my knowledge) on streets that are NOT approved by Resolution No. 2012-47: Casilina Drive (22 residences fronting, the street) Lucania Drive 01 residences fronting the street) Crownview Drive (39 residences) Knoll view Drive (45 residences) Highpoint Road (9 residences) Grandpoint Lane (41 residences) I hope this helps. Nicole Department of Public Works 310-544-5275 From: Susan Brooks Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 10:50 PM To: Nicole Jules Cc: Doug Wiilmore Subject: Future Agenda Items Hi Nicole, I'd like to get a few items on the next Study Session scheduled for April 21st. Among them are the Skateboarding Ordinance which will be celebrating it's first birthday as a Future Agenda Item. Either we go forward with this or not. I am requesting a list of areas where "No Skateboarding" signs have been requested, and how many people are represented by each area. For example: Mira Catalina has 130 homes. I know that John Maniatakis, our HOA PResident made at least one request and several neighbors have, as well. Since we in RPV are all about the 2% grade allotment, I'm trying to ask Council if its their wish to plaster the city with street -by -street signage or simply post "No Skateboarding" signs at each entry, as they do in PV Estates. Anything you can do to help with this request is much appreciated. Best, Susan 12 Susan Brooks Mayor Pro Tem, Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 541-2971 <CC RES 2012-047.pdf> 13 Nicole Jules From: Lisa Jaksic <Ihurley23@cox.net> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2015 12:38 PM To: Nicole Jules Subject: RE: Via Colinita and Miraleste Intermediate School Plants replacement Nicole I wanted to follow up with you regarding our below conversation. The NO Skateboarding sign still needs to be placed on the top of Via Colinita off from P.V. Drive East. I have noticed an increase of skateboarders lately. Second the replacement of the purple lantana in front of Miraieste Intermediate School where the sidewalk was put in. Would need about 10-15 lgallon purple Lantana to replace where the area was dug up for putting in the new sidewalk. I'm willing to go and purchase them, and have Public Works reimburse me, or Public Works can purchase them. Let me mw know how you would like to move forward. Thanks, P.V. Drive East looks great. You are probably thrilled to have that large project completed. Lisa Jaksic 6504 Via Colinita R.P.V., CA. 90275 310-831-9420 home From: Nicole Jules [mailto:NicoW@rpv.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 2:18 PM To: Lisa Jakslc Subject: RE: Miraleste Intermediate School Plants replacement Agreed! Nicole Department of Public Works 310-544-5275 From: Lisa Jaksic (mailto:lhurley239cox.netj Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:59 PM To: Nicole Jules Subject: RE: Miraleste Intermediate School Plants replacement Thanks for your fast response. PV Drive east is looking really greats Lisa From: Nicole Jules (mailto:Nicole @rnv.com) Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:55 PM To: Lisa Jaksic Subject: RE: Miraleste Intermediate School Plants replacement I noticed that too. I'm having it replaced. 14 Nicole Department of Public Works 310-544-5275 From: Lisa Jaksic [mailto:lhurley23@cox.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:55 PM To: Nicole Jules Subject: RE: Miraleste Intermediate School Plants replacement Thanks Nicole, I also noticed there is no sign at the top of Via Colinita, Maybe it was stolen? Lisa From: Nicole Jules [mai Ito: Nicole] @r v.com) Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 11:47 AM To: Lisa Jaksic Subject: RE: Miraleste Intermediate School Plants replacement Hi Lisa, Plants: We will supply the plants and arrange for delivery. Via Colinita: We will replace the sign. thanks Nicole Department of Public Works 310-544-5275 From: Lisa Jaksic imailto:lhurley23@cox.net1 Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 7:54 PM To: Nicole Jules Subject: Miraleste Intermediate School Plants replacement Nicole Plants: Miraleste Intermediate School Looks like the PV Drive East project is moving along. I wanted to follow up regarding our conversation about the plants in the front of Miraleste Intermediate School, and their replacement, if any were damaged during construction. About 15 purple Lantana were destroyed during the construction. If Public Works can purchase the plants, the Parks District will replant them at no additional cost. Via Colinita: There is Graffiti covering the entire NO SKATEBOARDING sign at the corner of Via Colinita and Miraleste Drive. Please have someone come out and clean or replace the sign. Thanks, Lisa Jaksic 15 Nicole Jules From: Nicole Jules Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:57 PM To: 'Eschagary, Steve V'; Knox, Christopher M Subject: skateboarding signs Greetings, FYI — our skateboarding signs are disappearing rapidly after we install them. Just giving you a heads up. Nicole Jules, Deputy Director L City of Rancho Palos Verdes Department of Public Works 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 nicolei@rpv.com (310) 544-5275 — (3 10) 544-5292 f r Nicole Jules From: Nicole Jules Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 5:14 PM To: 'Eschagary, Steve V; Carolynn Petru Cc: Michael Throne (MichaelT@rpv.com) Subject: RE: Skateboarding Complaints During the PVDE Roadway Resurfacing project, All American Asphalt (The City's Construction Contractor) reported seeing, in the last 6 months, high speed skaters on 4 occasions. On June 26, 2014 Jim Pugh reported seeing high speed skaters to Deputy Knox On April 23, 2014 John Maniatakis reported a complaint of high speed skaters at PVDE and Casilina and Crest Road at Lucania Drive Crownview Drive (reported March 2014)— experiencing an increase in skateboarders Knoll view Drive (reported March 2014)— experiencing an increase in skateboarders Highpoint Road (reported March 2014)— experiencing an increase in skateboarders Grandpoint Lane (reported March 2014)—experiencing an increase In skateboarders Nicole Department of Public Works 310-544-5275 From: Eschagary, Steve V [mallto:SVEschag@lasd.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 201412:53 PM To: Carolynn Petru Cc: Nicole Jules Subject: RE: Skateboarding Complaints I checked with the desk and they do not track those numbers, but they tell me it is about 3-4 a week and usually on Crest Rd at PVDE. In the evenings, not too many on days. From: Carolynn Petru [mallto:Carolynn@rpv.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:45 AM To: Nicole Jules; Eschagary, Steve V Cc: Michael Throne Subject: Skateboarding Complaints Hi Nicole/Steve — Can you tell me approximately how many complaints you have received over the last six months regarding skateboarders "bombing" on steep streets, and in which areas of the City? Thanks! I Nicole Jules From: Knox, Christopher M <CMKnox@lasd.org> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 2:40 PM To: Nicole Jules Subject: skateboard sign Hi Nicole, I noticed that the "no skateboarding" sign at the top of Via Colinita is missing, Thanks, Chris Knox 19 Nicole Jules From: Jim Pugh <jimpugh@caaprofessiorials.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 5:06 PM Cc: Nicole Jules; Todd Garner - An Penn RPV - Consultant Subject: Speed Skate boarders on PV East Officer Knox, I would like to inform you that we have observed high speed skateboarders racing northbound on PV Drive East this past 2 days. They have been seem by me and others reaching speeds between 25-30 MPH Yesterday my other inspector observed the group of 11-14 year old kids race northbound in the La Vista Verde area. Today I observed them myself racing past Sunnyside ridge. I observed an SUV dropping off the boys at Via Colonita today. 1 was on a job caravan and did not have my vehicle so could not turn around. My guess is that the SUV picks them up at the bottom of the hill before PV north? Do you think you can spread the word to the other officers to keep an eye on this? I will try and take a pic of the plate on the SUV next time. Thank you for your continuos support! Jim Pugh Public Works Inspector Cell - (310) 621-8865 Sent from my iPhone 20 Nicole Jules From: Kathy Hod <kathy.hori@republicofideas.net> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 8:38 AM To: Traffic Cc: sep@sepsellspv.com Subject: Abbottswood Traffic Concern Hello — My name is Kathy Hori and I am a 16 year resident of Rancho Palos Verdes. We moved to 6536 Abbottswood Drive one month before the birth of our now 'about to be'16 year old Peninsula High student, Patty. From the time she was walking until today, we've been very concerned about the speed and general recklessness of the traffic along Abbottswood. Even though the posted limited has always been 25 mph, people habitually exceed this speed limit by 15-20 mph going in both the uphill & downhill directions. We were so afraid of these speeders, that we were especially vigilant about 'child -proofing' front facing doors and windows when our daughter was a toddler: we wanted to ensure that these drivers didn't have a chance to bring tragedy into our lives. In addition to speeding cars, we also have a concern about speeding 'non -automotive' traffic. I have personally seen and cautioned roller-bladers, skateboarders and bicycle riders about the dangers of speeding along this street. During the summer, skateboarders will actually don helmets and 'lay -down' on their boards AT NIGHT. The speeds they attain blurs the vision, and thus dizzies the mind. All it would take is one resident of the street to back out of their driveway — with what would otherwise be considered adequate caution — to end a life. I applaud Mr. Ebrahimi's efforts to have the Sheriff Office patrol more vigilantly and to have RPV install speed bumps along Abbottswood. I hope you will give him and any of our other neighbors who attend this evening your undivided attention and support. Please help him and us to avoid severe injuries and death along our street. �r+thd rfar� email. kathy orifteoublicof eas.net phone; 110-$04_:21$3 21 Nicole Jules From: jmaniataki@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5:45 PM To: Nicole Jules Subject: Skateboarding Nicole, a number of home owners have contact me expressing concern with skate boarder speeding down our streets creating dangerous situations no only effecting homeowners but also effecting their safety. We respectively request that "no skateboarding" signs be placed at the intersection of PVE and Casilina and the intersection of Lucania and Crest. Thank you, John Maniatakis, President, Mira Catalina Homeowners Association 22 Nicole Jules From: Anthony <ATODORA1@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 12:15 PM To: Nicole Jules Subject: Re: No skate boarders Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hi Nicole Yes we are experience a high degree of skateboards on Crownview. Numerous residents on Crownview and the surrounding streets (Knollview Highpoint and Grandpoint) have voiced concern about the dangerous activity for both the boarders and drivers. I've called the Sheriff dept with little luck due to the factor it's legal on our street and the boarders are wearing safety attire. Other residents have called and have been instructed to call back when the boarders are present. Is there a special form for the 60% of the residents to sign or signing the letter is sufficient?? Thank you ! ! ! Sent from my iPhone Anthony Todora REMAX Palos Verdes Realty 310.73 8.6775 Mobile MLS search: atodora. m.remaxagent.coin On Mar 27, 2014, at 11:21 AM, Nicole Jules <NicoleJ(@rpv.com> wrote: Hi Anthony, You make the request via letter, explaining the reason why you want the street restricted. You'll need to obtain signatures from at least 60% of residents on the street supporting the request. After receipt of the above documents, the matter will be heard by the Traffic Safety Committee and then by the City Council for approval. After approval, signs will be erected and the Sheriffs department can then enforce. Is Crownview currently experiencing problems with skateboarders? And, have you contacted the sheriffs department for enforcement? Nicole Jules Department of Public Works 23 City of Rancho Palos Verdes 310-544-5252 ----- Reply message ----- From: "Anthony Todora" <atodora I @yahoo.com> To: "Nicole Jules" <Nico1eJ0),rpv.com> Subject: No skate boarders Date: Thu, Mar 27, 2014 10:31 AM What's the process to place Crownview on the "NO skateboarding" list? Thank you! Anthony Todora Office: 310.427.3369, Cell: 310.738,6775 From: Nicole Jules <NicoleJ ,rgv.com> To: Anthony <ATODORA1 ,yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 4:41 PM Subject: RE: No skate boarders Greetings Anthony, The City Council passed a resolution that approved no skateboarding on certain streets. The list of streets is below: Via Colinita Palos Verdes Drive East Silver Arrow Drive Hawthorne Blvd Ganado Drive Crest Road East Crest Road West Crenshaw Blvd Browndeer Lane Verde Ridge Road Locklenna Lane Miraleste Drive Unfortunately, Crownview is not on list. In order for Crownview to be added to the list, City Council needs to pass a resolution to add other streets. That process could take a couple of months. Let me know how I could be of further assistance. 24 Nicole Department of Public Works 310-544-5275 -----Original Message ----- From: Anthony [mailto:ATODORAI @yahoo,com� Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 10:06 AM To: Nicole Jules Subject: No skate boarders Hi Nicole What is the procedure to request a sign to be posted "no skate boarders "on a street? The street I live on Crownview has experienced an increase of boarders and creating a very dangerous situation for boarders and residents alike. My friend Lisa Jasic on Via Colinita said you were extremely helpful with this issue on her street. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone Anthony Todora 310.738.6775 25 Nicole Jules From: Nicole Jules Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 237 PM To: jaschloe@lasd.org Cc: Sgt Stev Eschagary; Carolynn Petru (Carolynn@rpv.com) Subject: skateboarders on Daladier Sgt. Eschagary/Deputy Schlogel, Can you conduct directed enforcement for unsafe skateboarders on Daladier Drive on school evenings around 4 or 5pm. Also these skateboarders are being reported as skating in an empty pool on private property at an unoccupied house that is currently under construction at 2300 Daladier Drive. Nicole Jules, Senior Engineer L City of Rancho Palos Verdes Department of Public Works 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 nicolel@rpv.com (310) 544-5275 — (310) 544-5292 f 26