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Traffic Commission Agenda 09-26-1996REGULAR MEETING C""1E TRAFFIC COMMISSI OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 26, 1996 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chair Hill at 8:32 a.m., on Thursday, September 26, 1996, in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. SWEARING IN( City Manager Nealis administered the oath of office for newly appointed Traffic Commissioner Val Margeta. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Henke, Margeta, Virtue and Chair Hill. Commissioners Absent: ' Perkins (excused). Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager. Bob Stachelski, Traffic Engineer. Sgt. Dennis Graff, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Lomita Station. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, JULY 18, 1996. Commissioner Henke moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on Thursday, July 18, 1996. Commissioner Virtue seconded the motion which carried unanimously (Perkins - absent, Margeta - abstain) SPECIAL PRESENTATION PRESENTATION BY SGT. DENNIS GRAFF, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON QUARTERLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. Sergeant Graff briefed those in attendance on the recent traffic activity for the second quarter of 1996. He highlighted two specific injury accidents which involved motorists that were under aged and unlicensed. Sergeant Graff reported that the vast majority of traffic citations in the City are for violating speed laws and failing to stop at traffic stop signs. He also highlighted the use of the special bicycle and motorcycle patrols attempting to locate illegal mountain bikes on equestrian trails. INTRODUCTION OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER City Manager Nealis introduced the City's new Traffic Engineer Bob Stachelski of Willdan Associates. OLD BUSINESS None. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 09/26/96 NEW •INESS • — CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY TO REPLACE AN EXISTINb DRIVEWAY AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (OAS). City Manager Nealis briefed the Commission on the driveway request. The Commission agreed to review this driveway in the field with the assistance of the Traffic Engineer. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION None. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Nealis reported that the next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day. The Commission elected to adjourn today's meeting to Wednesday, November 20, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. At 8:50 a.m., Chair Hill recessed the meeting to 40 Portuguese Bend Road for a field review of a driveway request at that location. FIELD TRIP Commissioners reconvened the meeting at 40 Portuguese Bend Road at 8:59 a.m. for consideration of a new driveway access. Following review of the location with the advice of the Traffic Engineer, staff was requested to correct the inaccuracies in the plan and determine the exact location of the driveway. Staff was directed to take the following action. If the driveway is actually located at a point where stakes appeared to depict the driveway, that the driveway shall be recommended for approval at that location subject to the following conditions: • That the driveway apron be 24 feet in width. • That the driveway, be scored for equestrian purposes. • That when the applicant is restoring the previous driveway location to a natural state, that they maintain a 58 foot wide apron, as existing, for the driveway access to the adjacent property at 42 Portuguese Bend Road. If, however, the driveway is at a location which is depicted on the map at approximately 65 feet north of the property line, that the following conditions be recommended: • That the applicant consider moving the driveway slightly to the north so to accommodate an existing Eucalyptus tree. • That the driveway apron be 24 feet in width. • That the driveway be scored for equestrian purposes. • That when the applicant is restoring the previous driveway location to a natural state, that they maintain a 58 foot wide apron, as existing, for the driveway access to the adjacent property at 42 Portuguese Bend Road. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 09/26/96 Staff inc 4 that they will research this ma and provide the appropriate recommt__. :ion of the Traffic Commission to the F ing Commission and notify the applicant of this recommendation. ADIOURNMENT Hearing no further business, Chair Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:20 a.m. to an adjourned regular meeting of the Traffic Commission to be held on Wednesday, .November 20, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. • Respectfully submitted, 71/1* Craig R. Nealis City Manger Approved, Frank E. Hill Chair Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 09/26/96 A CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. On the 2 3rd day of 4 l..4r , 1996 serve the within Vir •yr 4 c�Q"aaa Are& — 9 - 2G -9G a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelop with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: FAXED MAILED DELIVERED Palos Verdes City Attorney City Manager Peninsula News Traffic Commission Also posted at City Hall. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is -true and correct. Executed on the Ore day of Saj.ilr , 1996 at Rolling Hills, California. MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK Cu, o/ Ko//ing INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE SEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: clyolrh@aol.com AGENDA TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,1996 8:30A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, JULY 18, 1996. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY SGT. DENNIS GRAFF, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON QUARTERLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY TO REPLACE AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (OAS). 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF 10. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Traffic Commission Meeting 09/26/96 -1- ®Printed on Recycled Paper. C,, o/ /e0f&nf INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: ciryofrh@aol.com AGENDA TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,1996 8:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, JULY 18, 1996. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY SGT. DENNIS GRAFF, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON QUARTERLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY TO REPLACE AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (OAS). 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF 10. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Traffic Commission Meeting 09/26/96 -1- Printed on Recycled Paper. DRAFT 1 Agenda Item No.: 3-A Mtg. Date: 09/26/96 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA JULY 18, 1996 CALL TO ORDER An adjourned regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chair Hill at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 18, 1996, in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Henke, Margeta, Virtue and Chair Hill. Perkins (excused). Craig R. Nealis, City Manager. Jerry Gonzalez, Traffic Engineer. Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Sgt. Dennis Graff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF MAY 23, 1996. Commissioner Henke moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on Thursday, May 23, 1996. Commissioner Virtue seconded the motion which carried unanimously (Perkins absent). CONSENT CALENDAR CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS. CHRISTA HAWKINS REGARDING BIKES ON TRAILS. In response to Chair Hill, Commissioner Henke reported that the Rolling Hills Community Association Board of Directors recognize that bicycles on horseback riding Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 07/18/96 -1- DRAFT trails is a continuing problem in the City. He said that the Board feels that continued education through the Citywide Newsletter and enforcement efforts of the Sheriff will assist in curbing this activity. Discussion ensued regarding the liability factor of Mrs. Hawkins suggestion of barriers at entrances to trails. Commissioners also discussed various locations where motorcyclists and bicyclists are entering the City's trail system. City Manager Nealis reported on the Sheriffs Department's recent posse and motorbike patrols of the trails. City Manager Nealis also reported that the Community Association has advised staff of locations for the placement of signs advising that motor vehicles and bicycles are prohibited on trails. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Hill ordered that this item be received and filed. CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON EASTFIELD DRIVE. In response to the Traffic Commission queries, Sergeant Dennis Graff reported that this accident was caused by excessive speed. Hearirig no further discussion, Chair Hill ordered that this item be received and filed. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE 1996-97 REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In response to Chair Hill, Mr. Gordon "Chip" Wood, Paving Contractors, Inc. explained that all striping material used is reflective and visible in fog. He stated that he does not recommended using all international yellow striping material in Rolling Hills. In response to Commissioner Margeta, City Manager Nealis reported that the previous striping contractor choose not to participate in the bidding process this time. City Manager Nealis also explained that all roadway striping and markings were reviewed and recommended by the Traffic Engineer. In response to Commissioner Virtue, City Manager Nealis reported that the contractor will be reminded to remove all debris from the roadway before restriping and marking. He also said that they will be reminded about the City's no smoking regulation. Commissioner Henke commended staff on the preparation of the report. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 07/18/96 -2- DRAFT Commissioner Henke moved that the Traffic Commission adopt Resolution No. TC 96-1 recommending that the City Council award the 1996-97 Replacement of Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Project to Paving Contractors Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $19,156.38. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF (ROSENWALD). Chair Hill requested that th objection, he so ordered. CONSIDERATION OF (VEHICLES). A NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 5 CINCHRING ROAD is item be considered later on the agenda. Hearing no REVISED ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10 City` Manager Nealis presented the .staff report and reported on minor amendments that were made since the document was presented to the Commission for their initial review. City Manager Nealis pointed out in Section 10.52.050(B) relating to stops signs, new language stating that the City Manager may, with the review of the Traffic Commission and the approval of the City Council, provide for the ,placement of a stop sign. Commissioners discussed that the City Manager should be provided discretion to place a stop signs during an emergency situation. City Manager Nealis reported that emergency provisions have been placed in the Code. City Manager Nealis also pointed out that in Section 10.48.020(B) the speed limit on Portuguese Bend Road south of Crest Road to the end has been established at fifteen miles per hour. He indicated that this speed limit requirement has always been in the Municipal Code. City Manager Nealis stated that if the Traffic Engineer and the Traffic Commission agree that the speed limit should remain at 15 miles per hour that it should be posted. Commissioners discussed the speed limit and the attributes of the roadway in the area, as well as instances of speeding vehicles reported in that area. The Commission concurred that this section of the Code should remain and that the speed limit on Portuguese Bend Road south of Crest Road to the end should be posted 15 miles per hour. Commissioner Margeta moved that the Traffic Commission authorize the City Manager to place a 15 mile per hour speed limit sign on Portuguese Bend Road south of Crest Road, in an appropriate location as directed by the Traffic Engineer. Commissioner Virtue seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 07/18/96 -3- DRAFT Commissioners discussed no parking regulations in various locations in the City and the no overnight parking regulation. City Manager Nealis reported that City Hall and the Sheriffs Department receive very few complaints regarding parking of vehicles. Discussion ensued regarding the comparison of the California Vehicle Code and the Rolling Hills Municipal Code Title 10. City Manager Nealis explained that the City Attorney's office updated the Municipal Code keeping in mind the uniqueness of the City. In response to Commissioner Margeta, City Manager Nealis explained that reference to school buses in- the Code does not mean that they will be permitted. Commissioners concurred that reference to school buses should remain in the code. City Manger Nealis explained the resolution relating to the bail schedule for violations of Title 10. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Hill called for a motion. Commissioner Henke moved that the Traffic Commission recommend that the City Council consider adopting an ordinance revising Title 10 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code relating to vehicles and consider adopting a resolution updating the bail schedule for violations of Title 10 of the Rolling Hills Municipal. Code. Commissioner Virtue seconded the motion which carried unanimously. OPEN AGENDA -COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION None. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 5 CINCHRING ROAD (ROSENWALD). City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request. At 9:15 a.m., Chair Hill recessed the meeting to 5 Cinchring Road for a field review of a driveway request at that location. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 07/18/96 -4- DRAFT FIELD TRW Commissioners reconvened the meeting at 5 Cinchring Road at 9:43 a.m. for consideration of a new driveway access at that location. Commissioners in attendance included Chair Hill and Commissioners Margeta and Virtue. Following review of the location with the advice of the Traffic Engineer, the Commission recommended that the driveway apron be approved, that the oleander bushes and other obstructing vegetation be cleared on both sides of the driveway for a distance of 50 feet, 6 feet back from the roadway from a ground level to 7 feet high and that the driveway be scored for equestrian crossing. ADLOURNMENT Hearing no further business , Chair Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:53 a.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Traffic Commission to be held on Thursday, September 26, 1996. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn L. Kern Deputy City Clerk Approved, Frank E. Hill • Chair Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 07/18/96 -5- ly ailing JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4-A Mtg. Date: 09/26/96 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: PRESENTATION BY SGT. DENNIS GRAFF, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON QUARTERLY TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. DATE: SEPTEMBER 26,1996 Attached to this staff report are the latest Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department quarterly statistics for traffic activities in the City of Rolling Hills. Sgt. Graff will be in attendance at the meeting to present this information and address questions Traffic Commissioners may have relating to this information. CRN:mlk quarterlystats.sta Printed on Recycled Paper. V LOMITA STATION CONTRACT CITY ACTIVITY CONTRACT CITY: ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC SUMMARY YEAR: 1996 1995 AVG JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL TOTAL ACCIDENTS 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 INJURY ACCIDENTS 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 ENF. INDEX N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A HAZARDOUS CITES 21 19 16 25 11 7 12 90 NON-RAZ. CITES •• 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 PARKING CITES •• 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 D.U.I. ARRESTS •• 0 0 0 0 0 0 - .- - 0 FATAL ACCIDENTS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • RAPS DATA DELAYED •• INSIGNIFICANT - o Milt HAZARDOUS CITES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 35J 30 - 25 - 2 0 - 15- 10- 5- 0 JAN FEB MARAPRMAYJUN JUL AUG SEP OCTNOVDEC ■ 1994 1995 1996 FREE YEAR COMPARISON as a a as a-- a INJURY ACCIDENTS CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 J F M AM J J A S O ©1994 1995 1996 FIREE YEAR COMPARISON Cu, 0/ /CollinF JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrll@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 6-A Mtg. Date: 09/26/96 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY TO REPLACE AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (OAS). DATE: SEPTEMBER 26,1996 BACKGROUND The applicants in this case are requesting substantial modifications to their residential structure at 40 Portuguese Bend Road. As such, they are requesting to modify their driveway access from Portuguese Bend Road in conjunction with this development. The applicants propose to relocate their driveway northerly for a distance of approximately 35.5 feet from its existing location. The attached plans depict a 24 foot driveway apron. RECOMMENDATION It would be in order for members of the Traffic Commission to consider this request, and adjourn to the field for review of the proposed driveway location. 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HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember September 17, 1996 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90724 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 E-mait cityolrh@aol.com We have received your application for a request for a new driveway access at 40 Portuguese Bend Road. Members of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will consider this request at a regular meeting to be held on Thursday, September 26 1996, beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Rolling Hills City Council Chambers, 2 Portuguese Bend Road. It is anticipated that members of the Commission will adjourn to a field review of your site. Therefore, please have the driveway apron, as proposed on your plans, staked in a manner for Commission review. Should you wish to discuss the further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you on the 26th. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk oas.ltr cc: Traffic Commission Doug McHattie ®Printed on Recycled Paper,