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A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
TRAFFIC COD�VIISSXON OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
THURSDAY,JANUARY 26,2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting o� the Traffic Comrnission of the City of Roiling Hills was called to order by
Chairman Wilson at 8:32 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017, in the City Council Chamber, at City
Hall, 2 Porluguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Califarnia.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Hawkins,Ra.ine, Virtue and Chairman Wilson.
Commissioners Absent: Margeta..
Others Present: Raymond Cruz, City Manager.
Vanessa Munoz, Traf�ic Engineer.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Arty Beckler,RHCA Maintenance Supervisor.
Captain Dan Beringer, Los AngeIes County Sheri#�s Dept.
Sgt. Ricky Osburn,Los Angeles County Sherif�s Dept.
Jessica Farinacci, Tomaro Design Group.
APPROVAL OF M�N�UTES
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 2016.
Commissioner Hawkins moved #hat the Traff'ic Coznmission approve the rninutes of an adjourned
regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on November 17, 2016 as presented. Vice Chaixperson
Virtue seconded the mation,which carried withou#objection.
PRESENTATION
PRESENTAT'ION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF TI� LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT, LOMITA 5TATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS F4R 'THE CITY OF
ROLLIIVG HILLS.
Sgt. Osburn reviewed the traffic statistics and supplemental traffic enforcement�a.ta for Decembe�r 2016.
He sta.ted that there were 26 citations issued during reg�ar traffic patrol; 15 citations and two wamings
issued as a result of the supplemental traffic enforcement program and there were no traffic accidents.
Commissioner Hawkins noted there was a monthly average of 27 Hazardous Cites issued during
Octaber, November, and December 20I6, i.e., less than one hazardous citation per day. He questioned
whether the Sheriffs Department is doing the best possible job to improve the safety of the streeirs for
pedestrians, equestrians, domestic pets and wildlife; and questioned whether the City is getting its traffic
enforcement money's worth for one Hazardous Cite per day, without any noticeable reduction in car and
truck traffic speed. Discussion ensued concerning traffic enforcement strategies. The Sheriffls Dept. was
asked to continue to use its besf judgment with regard to issuing citadons and determining what areas to
patrol for enforcement.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRNEWAY APRON AT 11 UPPER BLACKWATER
CANYON ROAD (AUTHOR HONLES, LLC).
Chairman Wilsan introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz presented the
staff report stating that the applicant is requesting a new 27 ft. wide driveway to be located l Of$, north
of the existing driveway apron at 1 I Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to replace #he existing driveway
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apron as part of a proposed development application before the Planning Commxssion. He stated that the
Traffic Engineer visited the site and found it to be an improvement to the existing conditian recognizing
that it is wider, provides similar sight visibility and is further away from the intersection at Sagebrush
Lane. He further stated that she did note that proposed location of the new driveway apran is directly
across the street from the driveway an the other side of the roadway, which is an unusual condition in
Rolling Hills; however, she does not feel that condition is problematic. Traffic Engineer Munoz
commented that she visited the site and fo�and width, sight visibility and location of the praposed
driveway apron to be acceptable.
Chairman Wilson called for public co�ment.
Jessica Farinacci, Tomaro Design Group addressed the Traffic Cornmission on behalf of the applicant
offering to answer any questions.
Brief discussion ensued concerning the location of the driveway apron and its proximity to the driveway
across the street. The Traffic Commission concurred that the ]ocation as proposed would not Iikely be
problematic.
Commissioner Hawkins moved �hat the Traffic Cammission recommend approval af the applicant's
request far a new driveway apron at 11 Upper B�ackwater Canyon Road. Commissioner Raine seconded
the motion, which carried without objection.
OPEN AGENDA- COMNI�NTS FROM PUBL�C ON ITEMS NOT ON T`HE AGENDA
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMII�IISSION
CONSIDERATION OF AFFTXING TR.ANSPONDERS TO SHERIFF'S DEPARMENT
VEHICLES OR VIA LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEMS TO CONFIRM THE
ACTUAL HOURS SPENT BY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES PATR.OLLING IN 'TI� CITY OF
RQLLING HILLS. (ORAL—HAWKINS)
Commissionex Hawkins inquired whether the use of transponders on law enforcement vehicles or somc
tracking system could be implemented to aid the City's efforts with Iaw enforcement to optimize an
efficient and cost effective traffic enforcernent program designed to improve the safety of our streets.
Captain Beringer addressed the Traffic Commissian stating that the Sheriff's Dept. is willing to work
with the City to determine the peak traffic tirnes to ensure that deputies are in the City at the appropriate
times, but it would prove problematic logistically to affix a transpander to the Sherif�s Dept vehicles
and the ALPR cameras can not be used for that type of purpose far pri�acy concerns.
Discussion ensued concerning the supplernental traffic enforcement program and ways to optimize
traffic enfarcement. Following further discussion, the Traffic Commission asked the Sherif�s Dept. to
report additional information with regard to the time and location of issuance for citations issued during
the City's supplernenta�tx�c enforcement hours.No further action was taken.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
STATUS REPORT ON ROADWAY EASEMENT PARKING ALLOWED ON CREST ROAD.
(ORAL REPORT)
City Manager Cniz reparted that City staff is working with the cantractors ta address the parking issues
on Crest Road. He sta.ted that staff specifically dealt with the parking issues related to a project on Crest
Road West by requiring that the construction vehicles park on one side of the roadway only. The Traffic
Cammission expressed continued cancern regarding parking on Crest Road specifically related to
parking at construction sites. Following discussion, City staff was asked to research the feasibility of
adding a conditioz� to the approval of development projects to address the parking issues. No furthez�
action was taken.
ADJ�URNMENT
Hearing no further business before the Traffic Corrimissian, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at
9:39 a.m. T'he next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 23,
Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting
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2017 beginning at 8:30 a.rn. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Rd., Rolling Hills, CA.
RespectfuIly submitted,
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Heidi Luce
City Clerk
Approved,
Pa ' o
Chairman
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