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Traffic Commission Meetings 2018 Agendas & Minutes-sff Ralle9 qeeei INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC COMMISSION AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 8:30 A.M. MEET AT 8 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION WILL CONDUCT A FIELD VISIT FOR AGENDA ITEM 3-A - 8 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. OLD BUSINESS A. CONTINUED FROM 09/27/18 - CONSIDERATION OF A REVISED REQUEST FOR A NEW DRIVEWAY AT 8 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH. 4. OPEN AGENDA — COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 5. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for November 15, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. Page 1 of 1 -"ef Ral&-t9 qteei INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA TRAFFIC COMMISSION . CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 8:30 A.M. **THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION MAY CONDUCT A FIELD VISIT TO REVIEW AGENDA ITEM 6-A - 8 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH** 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2018. 4. PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION,_ ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. . . 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED REQUEST FOR A DRIVEWAY WITH TWO APRONS AND A STABLE SERVICE DRIVEWAY WITH APRON AT 8 MIDDLERID GE LANE SOUTH. 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Page 1 of 2 • 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION A. CONTINUED FROM 7/26/18 - CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER ROGER HAWKINS TO AMEND CHAPTER 10.36 REGARDING RIGHT OF WAY OF HORSEBACK RIDERS AND SAFETY OF ANIMALS. 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ALTERNATE DATE FOR THE NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION (ORAL REPORT). 10. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for TO BE DETERMINED. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. Traffic Commission Agenda 09-28-17 Page 2 of 2 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 CALL TO ORDER TRAFFIC COMMISSION Agenda Item 3-A Mtg. Date 09-27-18 A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chair Wilson at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Hawkins, Virtue and Chair Wilson. Margeta and Raine. Yolanta Schwartz, Interim City Manager. Yvette Hall, City Clerk. Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer. John Schlogel, Traffic Investigator, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Ed Smith, 85 Eastfield Drive. Sue Brieholz, 6 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2018. Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission (TC) approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on May 24, 2018. Vice Chairwoman Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection. (Margeta and Raine absent). PRESENTATION PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. Traffic Investigator Schlogel presented the monthly traffic enforcement statistics. He reported that one Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest and collision occurred in the month of June. Discussion ensued concerning the DUI incident and the monthly traffic enforcement statistics. Ed Smith, 85 Eastfield Drive, commented that he and other residents walk every morning along the roadway. He expressed concern with vehicles speeding and not stopping at stop signs on Portuguese Bend Road. Mr. Smith expressed concern for the safety of the residents that walk every morning on the roadway. -1- Discussion ensued concerning traffic enforcement, additional hours of traffic enforcement that the City allocates funding for and various strategies to slow down vehicles that are speeding in the City. Chair Wilson recommended that the residents express their concerns regarding speeding and traffic enforcement at a future City Council meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER FOR AN ARTIST STUDIO TOUR AT 14 CINCHRING ROAD AND 15 EASTFIELD DRIVE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OCTOBER 6-7, 2018. Interim City Manager Schwartz presented the staff report. She stated that the request is from the Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC) to include the artist studios at 14 Cinchring Road and 15 Eastfield Drive in the PVAC's Artist Studio Tour scheduled for October 6 and 7, 2018. Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission approve the request for an Artist Studio Tour at 14 Cinchring Road and 15 Eastfield Drive on October 6 — 7, 2018. Vice Chairwoman Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection. (Margeta and Raine absent). CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER ROGER HAWKINS TO AMEND CHAPTER 10.26 — RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RIGHT OF WAY OF HORSEBACK RIDERS AND SAFETY OF ANIMALS. The Traffic Commission, by consensus, directed staff to bring back this matter for consideration at the next meeting due to a clerical error on the posted agenda item description pertaining to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code Chapter. (Margeta and Raine absent). OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Sue Brieholz, 6 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, suggested that the raised pavement markers located on the center divider of the road on Portuguese Bend Road at Poppy Trail be studied for possible removal or adjustment. Ms. Brieholz stated that she drove over the raised pavement markers, which created a loud noise and frightened nearby horses. Interim City Manager Schwartz stated that the raised pavement markers would be reviewed by the Traffic Engineer. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION None. Minutes 07-26-18 Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes -2- MATTERS FROM STAFF None. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chair Wilsonadjourned the meeting at 9:25 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA. Respectfully submitted, Yvette Hall City Clerk Approved, Patrick Wilson Chair Minutes 07-26-18 Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes -3- AGENDA Ra114/9 qteld INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 8:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF MAY 24, 2018. 4. PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS (ORAL). 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER FOR AN ARTIST STUDIO TOUR AT 14 CINCHRING ROAD AND 15 EASTFIELD DRIVE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OCTOBER 6-7, 2018. B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER ROGER HAWKINS TO AMEND CHAPTER. 10.26 — RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RIGHT OF WAY OF HORSEBACK RIDERS AND SAFETY OF ANIMALS. 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION Page 1 of 2 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF 10. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. Traffic Commission Agenda 07-26-18 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 CALL TO ORDER TRAFFIC COMMISSION Agenda•Iten'No: 3-A Mtg. Date: 07/26/18 A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chair Wilson at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in the . City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: .Hawkins, Margeta, Raine, Virtue and Chair Wilson. None. Julia Stewart, Acting Planning Director. Yvette Hall, City Clerk. Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer. Sgt. Ricky Osburn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2018. Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission (TC) approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on March 22, 2018. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion, which carried without objection. PRESENTATION PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. Sgt. Osburn presented the monthly traffic enforcement statistics. Discussion ensued concerning the issuance of warnings to residents before a citation is issued. Chair Wilson requested that the second page of the March 2018 Traffic Enforcement Report be provided as it was missing in the handout from Sgt. Osburn. OLD BUSINESS 2018 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY UPDATE. Traffic Engineer Munoz presented a summary of the 2018 Engineering and Traffic (E&T) Survey and staff report. She stated that at the previous TC meeting, the TC directed staff to research whether the two street segments of Eastfield Drive and Saddleback Road could be maintained at 25 MPH and be -1- supported by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). She stated that the justification would be that these streets qualify as residential segments and that is the reason for the 25 MPH speed limit. Discussion ensued concerning warning signs on curved streets, passing of vehicles, tailgating and the use of radar. Discussion ensued concerning maintaining the speed limit at 25 MPH on Eastfield Drive and Saddleback Road. Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend that the City Council not accept the increase in speed limits as recommended by Traffic Engineer Munoz, based on the 2018 E&T Survey, as follows: 1) Eastfield Drive from Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East - posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 2) Saddleback Road from Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road - posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and maintain the speed limits as currently posted on Eastfield Drive from Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East and Saddleback Road from Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road; and recommend that the City Council adopt the remainder of the 2018 Engineering and Traffic Survey's recommended speed limits along the following six specified segments of roadway to remain the same: 1) Crest Road West from west City limit to Portuguese Bend Road, posted speed limit: 30 miles per hour (MPH), recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 2) Crest Road East from Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 3) Eastfield Drive from Crest Road East to Chuckwagon Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 25 MPH; 4) Portuguese Bend Road from Crest Road East/West to Poppy Trail, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 5) Portuguese Bend Road from Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 6) Southfield Drive from Crest Road East to Packsaddle Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH; recommended speed limit: 25 MPH. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion, which carried without objection. Commissioner Hawkins questioned the calibration data of the device used on the last page of the E&T Survey report. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that she would verify the calibration of the device and whether it was a tuning fork or gun device. Commissioner' Hawkins commented that the speed limit for commercial trucks should be lowered. Chair Wilson indicated that there is a cost to conduct a study and that the results may not be favorable to the City. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FY 2018-19 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROPOSAL. Acting Planning Director Stewart presented the staff report. In response to Chair Wilson's question, Acting Planning Director Stewart clarified that the supplemental traffic enforcement hours were 350 hours in fiscal years 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15, then in fiscal year 2015-16 the hours were reduced to 175, then raised mid -year to 275 hours, which remained the same in FY 2017-18. Minutes 05-24-18 Traffic Commission Meeting -2- Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend adoption of the FY 2018-19 Supplemental Traffic Enforcement proposal in the amount of 275 hours, as presented, to the City Council. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion, which carried without objection. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION The following items were discussed by the TC: 1) Commissioner Raine commented on flashing lights by drivers to warn other drivers of the presence of Sheriff's Deputies enforcing traffic laws; 2) Commissioner Hawkins commented on a speed limit sign at Crest Road West, fairly close to the Fire Station, behind a bush and that the bush is obscuring the sign. He suggested that that sign be moved in front of the bush; 3) Chair Wilson requested that staff check on the timing of the .City of Rancho Palos Verdes' parking study, specifically when will it start; 4) Commissioner Hawkins commented on the City's municipal code. He stated that it was outdated with respect to the right of way for equestrians. He stated that horses only have the right-of-way at trail crossings. He stated that the California Vehicle Code states that livestock and horses in the roadway have the right of way. Commissioner Hawkins commented that the municipal code needs be updated to add a requirement that vehicles must yield to horses in the roadway; 5) Commissioner Hawkins commented that the municipal code makes reference to traffic signals in the City; however, there are none, except on Portuguese Bend Road; and 6) Commissioner Hawkins commented on the working hours in the City. He stated the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. are not followed. He stated that workers start at 7:00 a.m. and work after 5:00 p.m. DISCUSSION ON MATTERS PRESENTED AT THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REGARDING ITEMS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION (ORAL). Chair Wilson stated that comments' were made at the April 12,. 2018 Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA) Board of Directors meeting regarding topics discussed at recent TC meetings. Commissioner Hawkins indicated that he, misspoke at the RHCA Board of Directors meeting. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:49 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 27, 2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA. Respectfully submitted, Minutes 05-24-18 Traffic Commission Meeting -3- Yvette Hall City Clerk Approved, Patrick Wilson Chair Minutes 05-24-18 Traffic Commission Meeting -4- -DRAFT - Agenda Item No: 3-A Meeting Date: 05/24/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Wilson at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Hawkins, Margeta, Raine, Virtue and Chairman Wilson. Commissioners Absent: None. Others Present: Yolanta Schwartz, Interim City Manager. Yvette Hall, Interim City Clerk. Vanessa Munoz; Traffic Engineer. Sgt. Ricky Osburn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2017. City Clerk Hall noted that the minutes of September 28, 2017 were being resubmitted for approval due to a clerical error in the version that was presented at the previous meeting. Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on September 28, 2017 as presented. Vice Chairwoman Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection. MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2018. Commissioner Margeta moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held . on January 25, 2018 as presented. Commissioner Raine seconded the motion, which carried without objection. PRESENTATION • PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. -1- Sgt. Osburn presented the monthly supplemental traffic enforcement statistics for the months of January and February 2018. He noted that the month of March 2018 has not been completed yet. He stated that there were a total of 19 moving violations for the month of January 2018. Sgt. Osburn indicated that a moving violation occurred for speeding 51 miles per hour in the month of January 2018 by a non-resident. He reported that there were five moving violations that occurred in the month of February 2018. Discussion ensued concerning the option to attend traffic school by residents who are cited under the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC). In response to Commissioner Hawkins' inquiry, Sgt. Osburn stated that the hazardous citations issued during the month of December 2017 were most likely lower. due to residents being out of town for the holiday season and less hours worked by the Sheriff's Deputies. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that the elevated number of 77 hazardous citations issued during the month of November 2017 could be attributed to her request for targeted traffic enforcement prior to the collection of the engineering and traffic survey data. Discussion ensued concerning delivery service and postal vehicles speeding in the City. OLD BUSINESS UPDATE ON TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE (ORAL REPORT). Interim City Manager Schwartz provided an update to the Traffic Commission on the matter of allowing residents to attend traffic school when they receive a traffic citation under the RHMC. She indicated that the City Council directed the City Attorney to conduct further research on the matter. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2018 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY. Traffic Engineer Munoz presented a summary of the 2018 Engineering and Traffic (E&T) Survey and staff report. She stated that the reason an E&T Survey is conducted is to provide the tools for the Sherriff s Department to enforce the speed limits with radar; otherwise the Sheriff's Department would not be able to enforce the speed limit. Traffic Engineer Munoz indicated that the California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires an E&T Survey every five years to establish and re -certify posted speed limits and to perform radar enforcement. She indicated that the E&T Survey can be extended to seven years, or up to ten years, with certain provisions being met. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that the E&T Survey included the collection of radar speed data and traffic counts on the following street segments: 1. Crest Road West - west City limit to Portuguese Bend Road 2. Crest Road East - Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive 3. Eastfield Drive - Crest Road East to Chuckwagon Road 4. Eastfield Drive - Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 03-22-18 -2- 5. Portuguese Bend Road - Crest Road E/W to Poppy Trail 6. Portuguese Bend Road - Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road 7. Saddleback Road - Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road 8. Southfield Drive - Crest Road East to Packsaddle Road Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that based on the E&T Survey she recommends that the speed limits along the following six specified segments of roadway remain the same, based on traffic counts, speed data, and the roadway conditions: 1) Crest Road West - west City limit to Portuguese Bend Road, posted speed limit: 30 miles per hour (MPH), recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 2) Crest Road East - Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 3) Eastfield Drive - Crest Road East to Chuckwagon Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 25 MPH; 4) Portuguese Bend Road - Crest Road East/West to Poppy Trail, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 5) Portuguese Bend Road - Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 6) Southfield Drive - Crest Road East to Packsaddle Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH; recommended speed limit: 25 MPH. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that based on the E&T Survey she recommends changes in speed for two specified segments of roadway. She stated that the two segments were reviewed and analyzed multiple times during the preparation of the E&T Survey; therefore, the following two segments have recommended speed changes: 1) Eastfield Drive = Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East, posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 2) Saddleback Road - Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH. Discussion ensued concerning the use of pacing, the Sherriff's Department's inability to use radar enforcement if the City maintains the speed limits at 25 MPH for the two recommended segments of roadway, and the 10 year recertification process. Commissioner Raine inquired whether the two street segments of Eastfield Drive and Saddleback Road could be categorized as residential streets with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. In response to Commissioner Raine's inquiry, Traffic Engineer Munoz provided the definition of a residential street as being no more than 40 feet wide with one lane in each direction, with a certain amount of dwelling units. She stated, however; the exception is once the City started to radar a street, it may be difficult to go back and stop using radar to certify the speed limits because she did not know why those streets were added. She indicated that Willdan was not part of the process of adding the two street segments. She stated that almost all of the streets in the City qualify for 25 MPH with the exception of Crest Road and Portuguese Bend Road. Traffic Engineer Munoz indicated that the City could remove the streets, however; the CVC is very clear that once an E&T Survey is used to determine the speed that is how it needs to be defined. Traffic Engineer Munoz indicated that once the City began using the survey, the City took away the prima facie designation possibility. Discussion ensued regarding the history of the street segments included in the E&T Survey. After further discussion, Traffic Engineer Munoz was directed by the Traffic Commission to research whether the two street segments of Eastfield Drive and Saddleback Road could be lowered to 25 MPH and be supported by the CVC. She stated that the justification would be that these streets qualify as Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 03-22-18 -3- residential segments and that is the reason for the 25 MPH speed limit. Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission accept the Engineering and Traffic Survey's recommendation that the speed limits along the following 6 specified segments of roadway remain the same: 1) Crest Road West from West City limit to Portuguese Bend Road; 2) Crest Road East from Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive; 3) Eastfield Drive from Crest Road East to. Chuckwagon Road; 4) Portuguese Bend Road from Crest Road E/W to Poppy Trail; 5) Portuguese Bend Road from Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road; and 6) Southfield Drive from Crest Road East to Packsaddle Road. Commissioner Hawkins seconded the motion, which carried without objection. By consensus, the Traffic Commission directed staff to further research the following 2 specified segments of roadway from the Engineering and Traffic Survey and report back to the Traffic Commission: 1) Eastfield Drive from Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East; and 2) Saddleback Road from Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION None. MATTERS FROM STAFF Interim City Manager Schwartz provided an update on the parking concerns on Crest Road. She indicated that a k -rail was installed to prevent sloughing of dirt and red curbs were installed. She stated that there are safety issues related to parking on the north side of the street. Interim City Manager Schwartz stated that the parking concerns would be discussed with the Public Works Director of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Chairman Wilson informed the Traffic Commission that Yolanta Schwartz was serving as the Interim City Manager until the City fills the vacancy of the City Manager position. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:37 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA. Respectfully submitted, Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 03-22-18 -4- • Yvette Hall City Clerk Approved, Patrick•Wilson Chaiiman� Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 03-22-18 -5- aiRallegf qteed INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 8:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2018. 4. PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. 2018 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY UPDATE. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FY 2018-19 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROPOSAL. 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION A. DISCUSSION ON MATTERS PRESENTED AT THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REGARDING ITEMS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION (ORAL). 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF NONE. Page 1 of 2 10. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. Traffic Commission Agenda 05-24-18 Page 2 of 2 Reetz'oto qt.& INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 8:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 AND JANUARY 25, 2018. 4. PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE (ORAL REPORT). 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2018 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY. 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF 10. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. Page 1 of 2 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. Traffic Commission Agenda 03-23-17 Page 2 of 2 gerf Ra114/9 gee& INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 8:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2017. 4. PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A REVISED PROPOSED DRIVEWAY FOR STABLE ACCESS AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD. 6. NEW BUSINESS NONE. 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF 10. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 • Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. Traffic Commission Agenda 01-25-18 Page 2 of 2 DRAFT Agenda Item No: 3-A Meeting Date: 01/25/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Wilson at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Hawkins, Raine, Virtue and Chairman Wilson. Margeta (excused). Raymond Cruz, City Manager. Yvette Hall, Interim City Clerk. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer. Arty Beckler, RHCA, Maintenance Supervisor. Sgt. Ricky Osburn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on May 25, 2017. Vice Chairwoman Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection (Margeta absent). At the request of Chairman Wilson, Agenda Item 8.A. - Discussion and Possible Direction Pertaining to Traffic Citations Issued Against the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code (Oral Report) was reordered and discussed at this time. There were no objections. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE (ORAL REPORT). Chairman Wilson introduced the item and stated that he has received inquiries from residents regarding the application of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC) versus the California Vehicle Code (CVC). He stated that in the past, traffic violations were not available to insurance companies; however, insurance companies are now able to access the RHMC violations within the City. He stated that the -1- DRAFT disadvantage of this is that residents cannot attend traffic school for RHMC violations and there is no opportunity to remove violations from a driving record. He indicated that he wanted to discuss the matter and determine what options exist for the City. Chairman Wilson stated he was not aware if citations could be written to the CVC since the City's are private. City Manager Cruz stated that in the past the insurance companies were not aware of when citations were issued; however, the insurance companies are now using citation information to determine the risk factor for rates and premiums. He explained the process to convert to the CVC, which would take a majority of the Rolling Hills Community Association's Board of Directors to approve or a majority of the property owners must petition the City with a request; thereafter, the City is required to hold a public hearing on the matter. Sgt. Osburn discussed the history of issuing juvenile citations and that they are now written against the CVC, which allows the citations to be handled by the Torrance Court instead of the Van Nuys Probation Department. Discussion ensued concerning the application of the CVC, current traffic violation issues by residents, enforcement of traffic violations, the advantages and disadvantages of converting to the CVC, and the option to attend traffic school. Discussion ensued concerning the lack of enforcement of the RHMC section that prohibits parking on the bridle trails. Commissioner Hawkins provided photographs of vehicles parked on the bridle trails on various streets in the City. Following discussion, the Traffic Commission by consensus directed Commissioner Hawkins to inquire with the Rolling Hills Community Association Board of Directors regarding their position on converting to the California Vehicle Code and report the results back to the Traffic Commission (Margeta absent). PRESENTATION PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. ' Sgt. Osburn presented the traffic enforcement statistics for the months of August and September 2017. He noted that a citation was issued to a United States Postal Carrier for speeding and that he spoke to the Postal Inspector regarding this matter. He discussed the most recent traffic enforcement efforts being conducted in the City. City Manager Cruz stated that funding was allocated in the budget to conduct an engineering traffic survey that will allow the Sheriff's Department to use radar for the enforcement of the speed limits. Traffic Engineer Munoz explained the process for conducting the traffic survey. OLD BUSINESS None. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 09-28-17 -2- DRAFT NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY APPROACH AT 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH. Chairman Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. In response to Chairman Wilson's question, Mr. Popovich, property owner of 1 Middleridge Lane South, stated that the project was already constructed. Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report stating that the property owner at 1 Middleridge Lane South proposes to retain an existing access for horses and a stable service driveway near the corner of Middleridge Lane North and South. She further stated that the apron is 18 feet wide and will have a DG or dirt surface, and that the driveway will also be dirt or DG. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that she reviewed the proposal, visited the site and finds the proposed new driveway apron acceptable. Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the proposal to retain an existing access for horses and a stable service driveway at 1 Middleridge Lane South. Vice Chairwoman Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection (Margeta absent). CONSIDERATION OF TWO NEW DRIVEWAY APPROACHES AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD Chairman Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz presented the staff report stating that the property owner at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road proposes one altered driveway apron and one new pathway approach. He stated that the Traffic Engineer reviewed the proposal, visited the site and finds the proposed new aprons acceptable. City Manager Cruz noted that correspondence was received by resident Ms. Breiholz concerning sight line distance at the property. Discussion ensued concerning the altered driveway apron and the pathway approach for horse access, vegetation growth related to sight distance, and horse access on Pine Tree Lane. Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the proposal for one altered driveway apron and one new pathway approach, with a condition that the vegetation surrounding the driveway apron along Upper Blackwater Canyon be maintained at two and a half feet or below for sight line distance, at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Vice Chairwoman Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection (Margeta absent). OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION Taken out of order — see above. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 09-28-17 -3- DRAFT MATTERS FROM STAFF COMMISSION ACTION ITEM TO DIRECT CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES OFFICIALS ON MEASURES THAT WILL PERMANENTLY IMPROVE THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC PROBLEMS ON CREST ROAD CAUSED BY HIKERS UTILIZING THE TRAIL HEAD AT DEL CERRO PARK. City Manager Cruz reported on the actions taken by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to address the parking issues on Crest Road. Discussion ensued concerning overflow parking, k -rail parking, unsightly view of k -rails and traffic cones, and the downed Eucalyptus tree. Chairman Wilson moved that the Traffic Commission direct staff to work with City of Rancho Palos Verdes officials to expedite its planned placement of permanent no parking signs on the south side of Crest Road from St.. John Fischer Church to the Crest Gate; removal of the k -rail and repair of the adjacent slope on the north side of Crest Road. Chairwoman Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection (Margeta absent). CONSIDERATION OF AN ALTERNATE DATE FOR THE NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION (ORAL REPORT). By consensus, the Traffic Commission approved cancellation of the November 23, 2017 Traffic Commission Meeting. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:44 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 25, 2017 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA. Respectfully submitted, Yvette Hall Interim City Clerk Approved, Patrick Wilson Chairman Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 09-28-17 -4-