CC SR 20200218 02 - Via Rivera & Hawthorne
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 02/18/2020
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding a traffic signal light at the intersection of
Via Rivera and Hawthorne Boulevard
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Direct Staff to defer the consideration of a traffic signal light at the intersection of
Via Rivera and Hawthorne Boulevard.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Nasser Razepoor, PE, Associate Civil Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Elias Sassoon, PE, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Interim City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Location Map (page A-1)
B. TSC Minutes of October 22, 2018 (page B-1)
C. Staff report of April 2, 2019, regarding traffic signal lights at Via Rivera
and Hawthorne Boulevard (page C-1)
D. Willdan Memorandum dated July 18, 2019 (page D-1)
E. TSC Minutes of July 22, 2019 (page E-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Over the years, the City has been contacted by residents regarding the installation of a
new traffic signal light at the intersection of Via Rivera and Hawthorne Boulevard.
Residents have expressed concern with the left turn maneuver from Via Rivera onto
northbound Hawthorne Boulevard due to the geometry of the intersection and excessive
speed of traffic along Hawthorne Boulevard (Attachment A).
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Traffic Safety Committee Meeting (October 22, 2018):
On October 22, 2018, the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) reviewed and discussed the
traffic signal warrant study that was conducted for the intersection of Via Rivera and
Hawthorne Boulevard (Attachment B). This warrant study was conducted and included
as part of the City’s General Plan Update Traffic Impact Analysis prepared in May 2017,
and concluded that a traffic signal was warranted. At the TSC meeting, Willdan
Engineering (Willdan) indicated that the warrant study was still valid and re-evaluation
would not be needed. Based on this study, the TSC directed Staff to forward a
recommendation to the City Council to consider the preparation of engineering design
plans for the installation of traffic signal light at this intersection.
City Council Meeting (April 2, 2019):
On April 2, 2019, Staff sought the City Council authorization to proceed with the design
of traffic signal light installation at this intersection (Attachment C). The City Council
directed Staff not to proceed with the traffic signal design and to consider other options,
including but not limited to not allowing left turns from Via Rivera onto northbound
Hawthorne Boulevard, and report back to the City Council at a future meeting.
Consideration of Alternatives:
Staff directed Willdan to develop alternatives to the installation of traffic signal light.
Willdan’s memorandum of July 18, 2019, provided three alternatives in lieu of installing
a traffic signal light at this intersection (Attachment D). These alternatives included the
following:
Alternative 1 Prohibit the left turn movement from Via Rivera onto northbound
Hawthorne Blvd. during the peak traffic hours of 7-9 am and 4-6 pm.
During the peak hours, the motorists who wish to make a left turn
from Via Rivera onto Hawthorne would first make a right turn onto
Hawthorne and then make a “U-turn” at the traffic signal light at the
intersection of Hawthorne and Palos Verdes Drive West.
Alternative 2 Same peak hour restriction as the first alternative. However the “U-
turn” would take place at the existing median opening along
Hawthorne Blvd. which is about 400’ southwest of Via Rivera (this is
the same median opening that currently provides access to the
Golden Cove shopping center from southbound Hawthorne Blvd.)
Alternative 3 Do nothing and allow drivers to choose the path with which they feel
most comfortable. This means there would be no restriction
regarding left turn movement off Via Rivera onto Hawthorne Blvd. If
the drivers do not feel comfortable making this left turn, they can
make a right turn on Hawthorne Blvd. and then make a “U-turn” at
Palos Verdes Drive West.
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Traffic Safety Committee Meeting (July 22, 2019):
These alternatives were reviewed and discussed at the TSC’s July 22, 2019, meeting
(Attachment E). This meeting was well attended by members of the community and
residents. The overwhelming majority of attendees expressed their support for a traffic
signal light at this intersection. The TSC subsequently moved to recommend to the City
Council the installation of a traffic signal light at this intersection. The TSC further
moved to recommend that a “right turn only” sign at Via Rivera and Hawthorne
Boulevard not be installed.
CONCLUSION:
Staff believes that the installation of traffic signal light at the intersection of Via Rivera
and Hawthorne Boulevard is warranted. However, analyzing the new traffic signal light
at the Via Rivera intersection in combination with the cumulative effect of ingress/egress
for the City’s future Civic Center (located only a quarter-mile up Hawthorne Boulevard)
is an important issue that needs to be studied in a traffic analysis. Therefore, Staff
recommends deferring the consideration of a traffic signal light at the Via Rivera
intersection at this time in order to complete the site analysis for the future Civic Center,
including its access from Hawthorne Boulevard.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Direct Staff not to defer the design of a traffic signal light and associated
installation at the intersection of Via Rivera and Hawthorne Boulevard.
2. Discuss and make recommendations on other options, as deemed
appropriate by the City Council.
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Traffic Safety Committee Minutes
October 22, 2018
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Ms. Muñoz moved on to discuss the California Vehicle Code. She further explained the
requirements listed within the code that allow cities to operate motorized scooters so
long as they do not conflict with the Code.
Next, she presented a copy of the RPV Municipal Code which she discussed in detail,
as well as the pros and cons of the motorized dockless scooters.
Lastly Ms. Muñoz concluded her presentation by stating her recommendations to take
action and prohibit the use of motorized scooters citywide, prohibit the motorized
bicycles citywide, and to prohibit bike rentals (racked bicycles) and bike trend
businesses.
The Committee and Staff had a discussion about the mechanism of the motorized
scooters, the unsafe conditions they will create, as well as their unlawful use throughout
the City. Also discussed was the clarification needed by the City Attorney regarding the
language being used to prohibit the operation/placement of these devices throughout
the City.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Guerin Opened the Public Hearing
David Potter
Mr. Potter requested that the Committee allow a trial run of the motorized scooters
throughout the City. He mentioned that these scooters are not as unsafe as previously
stated in the discussion as they are limited to 15-20 mph. Mr. Potter also shared that
many High School students who do not have driver’s licenses or own vehicles would
probably prefer to use these. Lastly, he pointed out that there are areas in the City that
do not have public transportation running through for about 2 miles so these scooters
would come in handy.
ACTION TAKEN:
Chair Guerin made a motion to follow Staff’s recommendation on this matter.
Committee Member Colville seconded the motion.
Motion approved:
Ayes – 3; Nays – 0
2. Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis for the intersections of Palos Verdes
Drive South and Forrestal Drive, Hawthorne Boulevard and Via Rivera,
and Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive East
Recommendations: Staff recommends to conduct a traffic signal
warrant/impact analysis at the following intersections:
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October 22, 2018
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Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal Drive to include the traffic counts
in between the weekend AYSO soccer game and during school session
Hawthorne Boulevard and Via Rivera to confirm previous warrant analysis
Palos Verdes Drive South at Palos Verdes Drive East
Public Works Director, Elias Sassoon, began his discussion about the Palos Verdes
Drive South (PVDS) and Forrestal intersection. He informed the Committee that based
on the recommendation by the City Council to add an acceleration lane at Palos Verdes
Drive South and Forrestal, no warrant study for a traffic signal is needed.
He moved on to discuss the other two intersections; Hawthorne Boulevard at Via Rivera
and Palos Verdes Drive South at Palos Verdes Drive East. Mr. Sassoon proceeded to
state that these two intersections are good candidates to make sure that the traffic
signal warrants are met. He then shared as a side note that the reason for the inclusion
of Hawthorne Blvd. and Via Rivera was a result of emails received from residents about
a few accidents at this intersection. He indicated that these intersections are also part of
the general work plan for the Traffic Safety Committee’s review and to recommend to
move forward with the traffic signal design to City Council.
Mr. Sassoon had a brief discussion with Ms. Vanessa Muñoz, Willdan Engineer, about
the traffic signal warrants. Ms. Muñoz stated that the warrants should still be good and
no need to re-evaluate. Based on the information provided, Mr. Sassoon suggested to
recommend to City Council to go forward with the design of either one or both
intersections, and should City Council approve, the City would then move forward with
the engineering design to install the traffic signal lights.
Committee Discussion and Staff Questions
Staff and Committee Members discussed back and forth the cost of having design plans
drawn and traffic signal lights installed, traffic signal synchronization as well as
prioritizing the least safe intersection.
ACTION TAKEN:
Committee Member Kim made a motion to recommend to City Council the design for
traffic signal lights at the intersections of Palos Verdes Drive East and Palos Verdes
Drive South, and at Hawthorne Boulevard and Via Rivera to allow the Staff and
Consulting Firm to prioritize the construction of the project based on the accidents.
Committee Member Colville seconded the motion.
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October 22, 2018
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Motion approved:
Ayes – 3; Nays – 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Guerin Opened the Public Hearing
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Update on the Summerland Traffic Calming Measures
2. Peninsula-Wide Safe Routes to School Plan
3. Public Works Report – Public Works Tentative Agenda
4. Project Summary Sheet - Engineering
The Committee and Public Works Director, Elias Sassoon, discussed in detail each
informational item. Public Works Director Sassoon provided the Committee with a status
of each project.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. All-way Stop Warrant Analysis at Crestridge Road and Middlecrest Road
B. Traffic Signal Left Turn Warrant Analysis on Hawthorne Blvd. and
Eddinghill Dr./Seamount Dr.
C. Outstanding items from previous TSC agenda items
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Adjourned to Regular Meeting on January 28, 2018.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: 04/02/2019
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
Consideration and possible action to direct Staff to proceed with the design of traffic
signals installation at the intersections of Hawthorne Boulevard & Via Rivera, and Palos
Verdes Drive South & Palos Verdes Drive East.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Direct Staff to proceed with the design of traffic signals at the intersections of
Hawthorne Boulevard & Via Rivera, and Palos Verdes Drive South & Palos
Verdes Drive East for an amount not to exceed $34,598; and,
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $500,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 215-400-8828-800511'L
ORIGINATED BY: Nadia Carrasco, Assistant Engineer JcC
REVIEWED BY: Elias Sassoon, PE, Director of Public Works c!l.4
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager~
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Willdan's Proposal for Design Services (page A-1)
B. Amendment No. 1 (page B-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On October 22, 2018, the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) discussed and reviewed, as
part of its working plan for this fiscal year, the traffic signal warrants that were
conducted and met for the intersections of Hawthorne Boulevard & Via Rivera, and
Palos Verdes Drive South & Palos Verdes Drive East. The warrant studies were
completed in 2014 and 2017. Willdan Engineering indicated that the warrants are still
valid, and thus, no re-evaluation is needed.
The traffic signal warrant study for the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard & Via Rivera
was conducted and included as part of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
Update, Traffic Impact Analysis of May 2017, prepared by Translutions, Inc.
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The traffic signal warrant study for the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South & Palos
Verdes Drive East was part of the Palos Verdes Drive South Traffic Report, prepared by
Willdan Engineering in November 2014.
Based on the studies previously performed by these two traffic engineering consulting
firms, the Traffic Safety Committee directed Staff to forward a recommendation to the
City Council to consider the preparation of the engineering design plans for the traffic
signal lights at these two intersections. The design fee for engineering design services
for the traffic signal design at Hawthorne Boulevard & Via Rivera intersection is
$18,818, which will include the synchronization with the traffic signal lights along
Hawthorne Boulevard. The design fee for the Palos Verdes Drive South & Palos
Verdes Drive East intersection is $15,780. It is estimated to complete the engineering
design for these two intersections within a 6 month period.
Authorization to Amend the existing contract with Willdan to perform this work was
approved by the City Council at the July 31, 2018 meeting (Attachment B). The
estimated construction costs for the installation of the traffic signal lights are $200,000
for the Hawthorne Boulevard & Via Rivera intersection and $250,000 for the Palos
Verdes Drive South & Palos Verdes Drive East intersection.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation(s), the following alternative action is available
for the City Council's consideration:
1. Discuss other options which may be appropriate in lieu of Staff's
recommendation.
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Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
BACKGROUND
Natalie Chan, Senior Engineer
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Vanessa Munoz, PE, TE
Manoochehr Adhami, PE, TE
Consultant Traffic Engineers
July 18, 2019
Installation of Left Turn Restriction for Eastbound Traffic on Via Rivera and Hawthorne
Boulevard, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has expressed concern over the potential for left turn collisions
between traffic on Hawthorne Boulevard and left turning vehicles from Via Rivera. Thus, the City
Council asked city staff for a measure(s), other than installation of a traffic signal, to address the City's
concern. As a result, the City asked Willdan Engineering to develop minimum two alternatives which
would minimizes the potential for left turn collisions at this intersection.
EXISTING CONDITION
Via Rivera, is a residential roadway that intersects Hawthorne Boulevard a major arterial at a "T"
intersection with a driveway for the Golden Cove Center on top of the "T" in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes . Hawthorne Boulevard has two lanes of vehicle traffic and bike lanes in each direction . The
roadway travels in the east/west direction with a prevailing speed limit of 45 MPH. Via Rivera forms the
north leg while the driveway to Golden Cove Center forming the
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Via Rivera Left Turn Restrictions
July 18, 2019
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DATA
Turning movement count data collection was performed on November 29, 2016 for the general plan
update at the project location during the peak hours of 7-9 a.m . and 4-6 p.m. The table below
summarizes the veh icles turning left and right of out Via Rivera and the driveway during the peak hours
ofthe day
--------Street
I Via Rivera
Stre et
Golden Cove Center
Dri~~way
DISCUSSION
Southbound RT
73 (7:45a.m.) 21 (4 :30p.m.)
Northbound RT
3 (7:45 a.m.) 9 4:30p.m.)
Southbound L T
107 (7:45a .m.) 73 (4:30p.m.)
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Northbound LT
1 (7:45a.m .) 04:30p.m.)
Our field observation indicated that left turning vehicles from Via Rivera onto Hawthorne Boulevard, are
having difficulty to complete their turn because of unavailability of an adequate gap during peak
periods. In general, most vehicles travel at higher than designated speed limits on Hawthorne
Boulevard. This coupled with an increase in traffic volume during peak periods, significantly contributes
to lack of adequate gaps during peak periods. Furthermore, our earlier analysis of the left turn related
collis i ons revealed the vehicles' speed on Hawthorn Boulevard is the major contributor to that of
collisions at the location. Consideration was given to installing a "no right turn on red" sign for
northbound traffic at the Intersection of Palos Verdes Drive west and Hawthorne Boulevard to provide
adequate gasp at the Via Rivera intersection, however this would provide gaps for the eastbound
direction on Hawthorne Boulevard and Via Rivera but not address the gaps for westbound traffic
traveling at high speeds at the project location. Therefore, the restriction would not solve the issue and
is not an adequate solution for the location. Thus, in the absence of a traffic signal, Willdan Engineering
recommends the following measures in addressing the City's concern for left turn movement from Via
Rivera onto Hawthorne Boulevard:
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Via Rivera Left Turn Restrictions
July 18, 2019
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Alternative 1.
Willdan Engineering recommends the installation of a no left turn restriction during peak periods (7-9
am and 4-6 p.m.) for Via Rivera southbound traffic. The left turn signs, R3-2 with a supplemental plate
stating the applicable hours and holidays prohibited mounted below the sign should be installed; one on
the median island and the second one on the eastside of the driveway to the Golden Cove Center on
Hawthorn Boulevard facing the traffic approaching the intersection. During peak periods, we
recommend left turning vehicles to travel west on Hawthorne Boulevard for approximately 800 feet and
make a "U Turn" by utilizing the left turn green arrow at the traffic signal at Hawthorne Boulevard and
Palos Verdes Drive intersection. We would prohibit U-Turns at the driveway 400 feet west of Via Rivera.
Alternative 2.
In this alternative, peak hour restriction would be the same as Alternative 1, however U turns would be
permitted 400-feet west of Via Rivera at the 130-foot left turn pocket. We anticipate 107 and 73
vehicles turning right during the AM and PM peak time respectively in addition to vehicles making the
right turn presently under no peak hour restrictions. A rule of thumb in the industry is one-foot per
vehicle that will be queued in the left turn pocket. Adding 107 or 73 vehicles during the peak hour to
the left turn pocket should not create any spillage into the oncoming through traffic.
Due to proximity of the left turn pocket to Via Rivera, and a need for the vehicles to maneuver from the
number 2 to the number 11ane within 400 feet distance, as well as the roadway geometry, drivers may
not be inclined to us this location for the U turn. However, in an absence of a restricting U turn at this
location, vehicles from Via Rivera could use the left turn pocket to U turn. To minimize potential
conflicting movement with vehicles traveling north out of the Golden Cove Center, a special sign facing
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Via Rivera Left Turn Restrictions
July 18, 2019
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vehicles exiting the Golden Cove Center Driveway should be installed to provide them warning that
vehicles will U turn at this location.
Alternative 3.
This alternative is for the City to postpone implementing any of the above alternatives herein and do
nothing, allowing drivers to choose the path they feel most comfortable using.
We appreciate this opportunity to serve the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the assistance and
cooperation afforded to us during the course of this analysis. Should you have any questions, please
contact me at (562) 368-4848
Respectfully submitted,
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Vanessa Munoz, PE, TE, PTOE
Traffic Engineer
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CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 22,2019
Chair Liu called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m., at the City Hall Community Room,
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275.
ROLLCALL:
PRESENT: Members Colville, Guerin, Tye and Chair Liu
ABSENT: Hamill (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works; Natalie Chan, Senior
Engineer, Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst and Acting Recording
Secretary; Public Works Department, Deputy Schloegl, Lomita Sheriff's, Vanessa
Munoz, Consulting Engineer, Willdan Engineering, John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro
Tern
FLAG SALUTE:
Member Colville led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance .
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Chair Liu added one item to the Committee Oral Reports, Item 2, Subcommittee to Update
and Track Committee Rules, and to move Informational Item 1 to between Public
Comments and New Business. Member Tye moved to approve the Agenda as amended
and Member Guerin seconded the motion.
Motion Approved (by a show of hands): Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
Additionally, after Public Comments, Chair Liu moved to amend the Agenda further and
move New Business Item 2 ahead of New Business Item 1. Member Tye seconded the
motion.
Motion Approved: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
CHAIR'S COMMUNICATION:
Chair Liu mentioned that the TSC Liaison is Mayor Pro Tern Cruikshank , and Mayor
Duhovic is the alternative liaison. He added that having the liaison would be beneficial to
the Committee and would improve communication with the City Council. He thanked
Member Tye for volunteering at the 41h of July booth.
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Vice Chair Colville moved to approve the minutes of June 24 , 2019 and Member Tye
seconded it.
Motion Approved: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
SHERIFF'S STATUS REPORT:
Deputy Schloegl distributed two handouts and provided a brief summary report on the
number of traffic citations including collisions and arrests for June 2019, and reported on
a near fatality by City Hall.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR NON-AGENDA ITEM):
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Annual Work Plan Discussion
This item was moved to after New Business Item 2. Chair Liu opened the item for
discussion . Chair Liu proposed to adopt the language in Sections 1, 3 and 4 of TSC's FY
18-19 Work Plan, with the addition of Item 5, or a new Item 4 . Director Sassoon proposed
to prepare the FY 19-20 Work Plan as discussed and send it to the TSC for review. Chair
Liu moved to approve the FY 19-20 TSC Work Plan as indicated by Director Sassoon.
Member Guerin seconded the motion.
Motion Approved: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
2. Signal Light at Hawthorne Blvd and Via Rivera-Alternatives to Traffic Signal
Light (4/22/19; staff)
This item was moved ahead of New Business Item 1. Late Correspondence, a packet of
emails received from residents, was distributed prior to the meeting. Chair Liu provided a
brief history of the item. He added that Member Hamill could not make this meeting, but
had provided her comments in advance. He said that it was important for things discussed
at the meeting to be fully transmitted to the City Council. He asked if Villa Capri residents
were notified of this item being on the agenda. Director Sassoon responded that he
notified everyone whom he had a record of any correspondence regarding this
intersection, but had not notified any particular neighborhood or geographic radius.
Director Sassoon proceeded to provide a summary of the report provided by Willdan
engineering regarding this item . Consulting Engineer Munoz provided more detailed
information regarding the item and explained the three recommended options. Discussion
ensued about the survey/flier distributed to the neighborhood. It was reported that the
survey was not prepared nor distrusted by City staff. Mayor Pro Tern Cruikshank
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explained that the City Council had not made any decision on this matter. He further
indicated that the information shown on the flier was not correct.
Due to the number of speakers, Chair Liu moved to provide the public speakers a speaking
time of 2-minutes each (instead of 3 minutes each), with the exception of allowing a 4-
minute speaking time to Larry Maizlish, who circulated the flier/survey, so he could make
a presentation. Member Tye seconded the motion.
Motion Approved (by a show of hands): Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
Wendy O'Brien, does not approve of a traffic signal light, unless the light is "triggered" to
come on only if a car is waiting . No need for cars to wait unnecessarily behind a red
traffic signal light.
Nancy Parsons, strongly opposes "right turn only" sign, and would prefer not to have a
traffic signal light installed.
Frank Glaser, had wanted to have a traffic signal light installed for years. He inquired
about the budget for the project and a history of accidents there .
Discussion ensued .
RECESS AND CONVENE
Chair Liu called for a brief recess at approximately 8:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened
at 8:14P.M.
Ed Vierzba, agreed that the traffic signal light was the best choice for safety. But did not
agree with a "right turn only" sign.
Brenton Goodrich, was against a traffic signal light or a "right turn only " sign. However, if
a traffic signal light had to be installed, preferred a traffic signal light not a sign.
Gwen Butterfield, in favor of the traffic signal light. However, preferred no change, rather
than installing a "right turn only" sign.
Judy Maizlish, thanked the TSC for recommending installation of a traffic signal light.
Lee Carpenter, said that previous speakers addressed his concerns.
Carolyn Carpenter, not in favor of "right turn only" sign, but in favor of a traffic signal light
and a cross walk.
Andrew Cohen, not in favor of a "right turn only" sign, and in support of a smart traffic
signal light.
Lola Fontappie, in favor of a traffic signal light due to increase traffic in the area .
Otherwise, preferred no change.
Randy Persinger, in favor of a traffic signal light due to increase speed of traffic in the
area. Otherwise, preferred no change. Not in favor of a "right turn only" sign .
Ke ith Kamholz, preferred doing nothing. However, if something had to be done, placing
a traffic signal light would be agreeable. Not in favor of a "right turn only" sign. Lastly,
suggested placing a flashing yellow or a flashing red light to work on off-hours.
Camille Jasmin, against speed humps and stop signs to assist timely emergency
response vehicle traffic.
Discussion ensued. The Committee thanked all residents who sent in emails and/or came
to the meeting. Chair Liu commented that the TSC Subcommittee could write a report to
the City Council explaining the discussions and the deliberations made at the TSC
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regarding this matter. Chair Liu proposed two motions. He moved that: 1) the Traffic
Safety Committee recommends the installation of a traffic signal light at the intersection
of Via Rivera and Hawthorne Boulevard. Member Tye seconded the motion.
Motion Approved: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
Chair Liu further moved that: 2) the Traffic Safety Committee recommends that a "right
turn only" sign at Via Rivera and Hawthorne Boulevard not to be installed. Member Tye
seconded the motion .
Motion Approved: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. PVDE between Bronco and Headland -Schematic Design Update
2. Red curb on Bronco Drive at PVDE
3. PVDW Speed Study (time-permitting)
4. Crossing at Berry Hill (time-permitting)
Informational Item 1. This item was moved ahead on the agenda and was heard before
New Business. Director Sassoon provided a br ief update on this project.
Doug las A ll en, was in favor of safety improvements, if necessary, but was not in favor of
equestrian improvements due to the negative impact to his driveway and property's
landscaping bordering PVDE.
Informational Item 2 . Chair Liu asked for Public Works to proceed with painting the curb
red at this location. Further, the Committee indicated that Public Works can paint any curb
red in the future, in needed. However, the Committee would be notified of the action(s)
taken by Public Works at the following TSC meeting.
Informational Items 3 and 4. Chair Liu proposed , due to the late hour, to move these items
to the next meeting .
Motion Approved (by a show of hands): Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
COMMITTEE MEMBER ORAL REPORTS
Chair Liu had two items to discuss . One was the loading zone on Ocean Crest. Both
Chair Liu and Member Guerin sited the visit. Chair Liu said there were a lot of confusion
regarding the curb colors . Discussion ensued.
Chair Liu moved to revise the curb coloring at Ocean Crest, and 1) eliminate the white
and gray curb paint on both sides of the street , and 2) leave the red and yellow curb paint,
and keep the 6-feet height limitation sign. Member Tye seconded it.
Motion Approved (by a show of hands): Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
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Chair Liu reported that he had asked the City Manager about having a Subcommittee to
keep track of internal TSC rules and received affirmation. Chair Liu moved to create a
TSC Rules Sub-Committee. The Rules Sub-Committee is tasked with preparing a form
for tracking internal TSC rules, and then putting together and updating such a list of TSC
procedural or internal rules. Membership on the Sub-Committee shall run for 1-year
terms, starting with the TSC's April meeting (or soonest meeting thereafter), and ending
with the next April meeting (or soonest meeting thereafter). [If more than 2 members
wish to volunteer on the Rules Sub-Committee, have a vote by secret ballot with each
member writing 2 names down and the top 2 vote getters being elected.] Member Colville
seconded it.
Motion Approved (by a show of hands): Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No items were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair Colville moved to adjourn the meeting to September 23, 2019 at 6:30 pm and
Member Guerin seconded it. The meeting adjourned at 9:27p.m.
Motion Approved (by a show of hand): Ayes 4, Nays 0, Absent 1
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