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HomeMy WebLinkAboutT&T Commission - 01/14/2021 - Regular Meeting TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA January 14, 2021 6:30 PM CONSISTENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S LATEST EXECUTIVE ORDER TO STAY AT HOME, AVOID GATHERINGS AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED TELEPHONICALLY. MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND CITY STAFF WILL BE PARTICIPATING VIA TELECONFERENCE, WHICH IS BEING RECORDED. YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY VISITING: Audio: 1 (562) 247-8422 Access Code: 911-535-512 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Once you log-in, you will receive an audio PIN Chairperson Michael Gonzalez Vice Chairperson Andrew Wong Commissioner Kim Hsieh Commissioner Surendra Mehta Commissioner Cynthia Quan Written materials distributed to the Traffic and Transportation Commission within 72 hours of the Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution on the City’s website at www.diamondbarca.gov. Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Public Works Department, located at 21810 Copley Drive, and are available for public inspection upon request. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call 909.839.7040 during regular business hours. In an effort to comply with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Bar requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting must inform the Public Works Department at 909.839.7040 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING RULES Welcome to the meeting of the Traffic and Transportation Commission. Meetings are open to the public. You are invited to attend and participate. PUBLIC INPUT Members of the public may address the Commission on any item of business on the agenda during the time the item is ta ken up by the Commission. In addition, members of the public may, during the Public Comment period , address the Commission on any item or any matter not on the agenda and within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction. At this time, the teleconference moderator will ask callers, one at a time, to provide their name and address, and indicate the agenda item number they wish to s peak on before providing their comments. If you wish to speak on a public hearing item or Commission consideration item, you will then be called upon to speak at that point in the agenda. Speakers are limited to five minutes per agenda item, unless determined o therwise. The Commissioners may adjust this t ime limit depending on the number of people wishing to speak, the complexity of the matter, the length of the agenda, the hour and any other relevant consideration. Speakers may address the Commission only onc e on an agenda item, except during public hearings, when the applicant/appellant may be afforded a rebuttal. Public comments must be directed to the Commission. Behavior that disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting may result in the speaker being muted from the Commission meeting. INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE COMMISSION Agendas for regular Traffic and Transportation Commission meetings are available 72 hours prior to the meeting and are posted in the City’s regular posting locations, and on the City’s website at www.diamondbarca.gov. The Traffic and Transportation Commission may take action on any item listed on the agenda. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Computer access to agendas: www.diamondbarca.gov General information: (909) 839 -7040 Written materials distributed to the Traffic & Transportation Commission within 72 hours of the Traffic & Transportation Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution on the City’s website at www.diamondbarca.gov . CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, January 14, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Quan ROLL CALL: Commissioners Hsieh, Mehta, Quan, Vice-Chair Wong, Chair Gonzalez I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of Novemb er 12, 2020 Recommended Action: Receive and File II. PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. III. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Traffic Statistics for October - November 2020 Recommended Action: Receive and File B. Monthly Updates of Various Projects/Programs Recommended Action: Receive and File IV. NEW BUSINESS Consistent with the Governor’s latest Executive Order to Stay at Hom e, Avoid Gatherings, and Maintain Social Distancing, this Meeting will be conducted Telephonically and Members of the Traffic and Transportation Commission and City Staff will be participating via Teleconference. There will be NO physical meeting location. JANUARY 14, 2021 PAGE 2 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION V. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS VI. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: VII. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND CONSISTENT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S LATEST EXECUTIVE ORDER TO STAY AT HOME, ALL CITY MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED TELEPHONICALLY. A. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – 6:30 p.m., B. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING – Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. D. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Tuesday, February 2, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. E. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – Tuesday, February 9, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. F. PRESIDENTS’ DAY – Monday, February 15, 2021 – City offices will be closed for business in observance of the holiday. G. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Tuesday, February 16, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. H. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – Tuesday, February 23, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. I. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. J. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – Tuesday, March 9, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. K. TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING – Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. VIII. ADJOURNMENT TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 1.A MEETING DATE: January 14, 2021 TO: Chair and Members of the Traffic and Transportation Commission FROM: David G. Liu, Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Attached, for your review, are the T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020. Attachments: 1. T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of 11-12-2020 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839 -7040 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117 1.A Packet Pg. 5 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Consistent with COVID-19 regulations, all Commissioners and staff participated via teleconference and there was no physical location for public attendance. The Public was invited to join the meeting online or by phone at the numbers printed on the meeting agenda. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mehta led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Kim Hsieh, Surendra Mehta, Cynthia Quan, Vice-Chair Andrew Wong, Chair Michael Gonzalez Telephonically Present: David Liu, Public Works Director; Hal Ghafari, Public Works Manager/Assistant City Engineer; Christian Malpica, Associate Engineer; Fabian Aoun, Associate Engineer; Nicholas “Nick” Delgado, Engineering Technician; Marcy Hilario, Administrative Coordinator I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2020. C/Mehta moved, C/Hsieh seconded, to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2020 as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hsieh, Mehta, Quan, VC/Wong, Chair/Gonzalez NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None II. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Yoga Anand and his family reside on Hawkwood Drive. Mr. Anand explained in the past three to four years, more drivers are speeding and driving in opposing lanes on their street and there are no stop signs, speed signs or traffic barriers on the roadway. He recommended Sheriff’s presence, a flashing speed limit indicator sign and stop and speed limit signs, as well as traffic mitigation measures. 1.A.a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of 11-12-2020 (T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020) NOVEMBER 12 , 2020 PAGE 2 T&T COMMISSION PWD/Liu explained the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and Mr. Anand offered to provide the City with a signed petition to initiate the program. III. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. TRAFFIC STATISTICS – August and September 2020. C/Quan moved, C/Mehta seconded, to receive and file the August and September 2020 Traffic Statistics. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hsieh, Mehta, Quan, Wong, Chair/Gonzalez NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None B. MONTHLY UPDATES OF PROJECTS/PROGRAMS: a) Adaptive Traffic Control Signal System (ATCS) – AE/Malpica - The City’s ATCS has been adjusted to accommodate an increase in arterial traffic during weekday rush hours. b) NTMP/N. Del Sol Lane Neighborhood – Neighborhood Traffic Management – AE/Aoun – Once the data has been collected, the City will share the results with the neighborhood captai n and residents. Based on those results, a determination on how to proceed with the NTMP will be made. c) Grand Avenue/Golden Springs Drive Intersection Improvements – AE/Malpica – Hole #3 has been re-graded with new irrigation lines and new sods. The intersection improvement project requires a temporary construction agreement between the County of Los Angeles, as the owner of the golf course, and the City of Industry, which is in charge of the construction work. Road work and intersection construction will likely commence in January/February 2021. d) Diamond Bar Boulevard Complete Streets Corridor – AE/Aoun – As previously reported, the design phase for the entirety of this project has been completed. Staff has received the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) documents from the project consultant. Staff continues to pursue additional funding for the construction phase of this project before moving forward. e) Diamond Bar Boulevard Rehabilitation (Mountain Laurel Way to Pathfinder Road) – AE/Aoun – Plans and Specifications are in the final 1.A.a Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of 11-12-2020 (T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020) NOVEMBER 12 , 2020 PAGE 3 T&T COMMISSION review stage for this project. This would begin where last year’s project left off at the intersection of Diamond Bar Bo ulevard and Mountain Laurel Way and extend to Pathfinder Road with a 2 to 6” pavement grind and overlay to upgrade or construct new ADA curb ramps at the intersection. Staff plans to finalize the design as soon as possible and, once completed, plans will need to be approved by the City Council before going out to bid for construction. With approval, construction is likely to begin in early 2021, which is consistent with last year’s roadway project. f) Traffic Signal Battery Backup Project – AE/Aoun – The battery backup units are a critical part of the City’s public safety efforts, which allow traffic signals to fully operate for a short period of time and then convert to red flash for several hours in an emergency situation, such as a power outage. The City now has functional battery backup units for all 66 of the City-operated traffic signals. g) DBB Complete Streets Program – AE/Aoun - In September, the City applied for an ATP grant, for up to $2 million, that gives money to projects that include active transportation efforts. The Diamond Bar Boulevard Complete Streets Project will improve the bike lanes and provide a barrier between the sidewalk and the roadway. Staff expects to hear back within the next two months if the City is eligible for this grant award and if the City qualifies. Once the full amount is received, the project will commence construction next fiscal year. h) New City of Diamond Bar Transportation Study Guidelines for Vehicle Miles and Level of Service Assessment – PWM/Ghafari – Changes in state law have fundamentally redefined how project - generated traffic impacts are measured under CEQA. Rather t han evaluating how a project affects motorists, CEQA now requires impacts of project-generated traffic to be measured in terms of its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions (GHE). The new metric used to assess such impacts is “Vehicle Miles Traveled” (VMT), replacing “Level of Service” (LOS) as the measure of transportation impac ts in environmental impact reports and other CEQA documents. To establish new baselines and thresholds of significance to evaluate VMT impacts, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-30 at its July 21st meeting. Subsequently, the City’s Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines (TIA, Rev. 2009) was updated to reflect the change to the project evaluation process. The City, with the assistance of a consultant, completed a comprehensive update of the City’s TIA entitled “City of Diamond Bar Transportation Study Guidelines for Vehicle Miles Traveled and Level of Service Assessment” (TSG). This replaces the TIA and the TSG and establishes the methodology for determining the baselines from which VMT thresholds are measured. 1.A.a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of 11-12-2020 (T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020) NOVEMBER 12 , 2020 PAGE 4 T&T COMMISSION Outside of the CEQA process, the City has the o ption to continue to evaluate projects using the LOS metric and still assess fair share fees for intersection and other roadway improvements . Diamond Bar will continue to do so in accordance with General Plan Goals and Policies and the new TSG. PWM/Ghafari responded to Commissioner’s questions and provided further details about how the studies are conducted and used for new projects. C/Mehta moved, VC/Wong seconded, to receive and file the updates on Various Projects/Programs. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Hsieh, Mehta, Quan, VC/Wong, Chair/Gonzalez NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None IV. OLD BUSINESS: None V. NEW BUSINESS: None VI. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: None VII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: C/Quan thanked staff for maintaining the City during COVID-19. C/Hsieh thanked staff and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Chair/Gonzales wished everyone Happy Holidays. C/Mehta wished everyone Happy Holidays and asked everyone to stay safe. VII. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS: As noted in the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission, Chair/Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. to Thursday, January 14, 2021. 1.A.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of 11-12-2020 (T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020) NOVEMBER 12 , 2020 PAGE 5 T&T COMMISSION The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 2021. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________ David G. Liu, Secretary Attest: _____________________________ Michael Gonzalez, Chairperson 1.A.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of 11-12-2020 (T&T Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020) TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 3.A MEETING DATE: January 14, 2021 TO: Chair and Members of the Traffic and Transportation Commission FROM: David G. Liu, Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: Traffic Statistics for October - November 2020 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Attached, for your review, is the Traffic Statistics Report for the months of October and November 2020, as provided by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Attachments: 1. Traffic Statistics - October & November 2020 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839 -7040 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117 3.A Packet Pg. 11 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TRAFFIC STATISTICS OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2020 Prepared by: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Data Provided by: LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WALNUT/DIAMOND BAR SHERIFF’S STATION Report Completed: JANUARY 2021 3.A.a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Traffic Statistics - October & November 2020 (Traffic Statistics for October - November 2020) CITATIONS 4 86 0 90 9 149 0 158 Oct-20 Nov-20 Non-Haz Hazard Parker Total 3.A.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Traffic Statistics - October & November 2020 (Traffic Statistics for October - November 2020) COLLISIONS 76 9 15 16 21 Oct-20 Nov-20 INJURY NON INJ TOTAL OCTOBER 2020 D.U.I ARREST= 1 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 0 NOVEMBER 2020 D.U.I ARREST= 3 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 0 3.A.a Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Traffic Statistics - October & November 2020 (Traffic Statistics for October - November 2020) STREET SWEEPING The City Council suspended street sweeping parking enforcement for the remainder of 2020, due to COVID-19. 3.A.a Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Traffic Statistics - October & November 2020 (Traffic Statistics for October - November 2020) TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 3.B MEETING DATE: January 14, 2021 TO: Chair and Members of the Traffic and Transportation Commission FROM: David G. Liu, Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: Monthly Updates of Various Projects/Programs RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File A. Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Signal System (ATCS) Staff continues to monitor and adjust the ATCS to accommodate any increase in arterial traffic during weekday rush hours. B. Caltrans Pavement Rehabilitation Project on State Route 57 Freeway California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 is preparing to commence a roadway resurfacing and restoration project along the State Route 57 (SR -57) freeway (the “Project”) for approximately 4.5 lane miles. The Project will cover both northbound and southbound along SR-57 between the Orange County line towards Los Angeles County, where SR-57 merges with the State Route 60 near Grand Avenue. The Project will require 16 extended weekend closure detours (over the course of the 3-year construction period), which is tentatively scheduled to be implemented during the lower traffic hours. Per the Project plans, the Sheriff Department will be notified to provide traffic control during the detours, as necessary, while traffic flow conditions will be monitored by City’s staff and City’s traffic consultant. A Cooperative Traffic Detour Agreement was negotiated between the City and Caltrans, under which the City will be reimbursed fo r the traffic monitoring and signal adjustments, CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7040 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117 3.B Packet Pg. 16 as well as the additional Sheriff’s services. Per the Agreement and upon completion of the Project, Caltrans, at its own cost, will restore the City streets impacted by the detours to their original condition prior to the detours. To achieve that goal Caltrans coordinated with City staff and will evaluate the condition of streets “Before” (data collected in December 2020) and “After” (data when the Project is completed). This evaluation, including “Before”/”After” deflection tests, will enable staff to identify any damages caused by the increased traffic volume resulting from the detours. C. Grand Avenue/Golden Springs Drive Intersection Improvements The Temporary Construction License (TLC) agreement between the County of Los Angeles, as the owner of the Golf Course, and the City of Industry that is in charge of the construction work, was approved during the 2020 December holidays. The pre - construction meeting is tentatively scheduled to be conducted during t he week of January 18th, followed by construction in February 2021. D. Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Federal regulations require each state to develop a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) with the goal to reduce traffic accident fatalities and serious in juries on all public roadways. While the SHSP is used as a statewide approach for improving roadway safety, a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) is the means for providing City -owned roads with the opportunity to address unique highway safety needs in their jur isdictions while contributing to the SHSP. Staff is currently working with a traffic consultant firm to develop an LRSP. As part of the effort, virtual meetings were held with the School Districts, Sheriff’s Department, and Fire Department. The City’s consultant has completed a collision data analysis and is currently completing a countermeasures report, which incorporates the feedback from all stakeholders to develop a proposed LRSP. E. NTMP/Hawkwood Neighborhood – Neighborhood Traffic Management Program At the November 12th Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting, a resident voiced his concern regarding the traffic in the Hawkwood Drive neighborhood where his parents live. His concern was that drivers are creating a safety hazard by speeding when on Hawkwood Drive. Staff reached out to the resident providing more information about the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). The resident and his family confirmed they would like to pursue the NTMP and volunteered to be the captains of the program. Staff will now study the area and gather traffic data to launch the NTMP. 3.B Packet Pg. 17 F. NTMP/Del Sol Ln Neighborhood – Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Traffic detectors were placed throughout the neighborhood to collect speed and volume data for seven (7) consecutive days in the areas of concern, which include N Del Sol Lane and Highland Valley Road. The data from the speed detection surveys show a significant percentage of drivers are comfortable traveling above the posted speed limit of 25 MPH throughout most of the neighborhood. The next steps will be to organize a neighborhood meeting and formally present the data to the neighborhood residents before we begin the design of traffic calming measures. G. Diamond Bar Boulevard Rehabilitation (Mount ain Laurel Way to Pathfinder Road) The Project will consist of a 2” - 6” pavement grind and upgraded or newly constructed ADA curb ramps where the existing ramps do not meet current ADA standards. The Plans and Specifications have been approved by the Ci ty Council and will now be advertised to solicit construction bids. The project is anticipated to begin in February, consistent with the schedule of last year’s project. H. TCEP Grant Application for the SR-57/60 Confluence Chokepoint Relief Program On August 3, 2020, the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), submitted the grant application for the SR-57/60 Confluence Chokepoint Relief Program Project to the California Transportation Commission, seeking $217.9 million in funding from the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Trade Corridors Enhancement Program (TCEP). The City of Diamond Bar actively participated in the preparation of this application along with Caltrans, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), and the City of Industry. Key project components include the construction of an additional travel lane on the northbound SR-57, construction of a new eastbound SR-60 bypass off-ramp of Grand Avenue, reconstruction of the south half of the Grand Avenue Interchange, and construction of new eastbound on-ramps from Grand Avenue. This project has a total cost of $420,200,000. On December 3, 2020, the California Transportation Commission awarded $217.9 million to Metro for the SR-57/60 Confluence Project. LA County Measure M funds will be utilized to cover the remainder of this project’s costs. Construction is anticipated to start in August 2022. I. Street Sweeping Parking Enforcement Staff began receiving calls this week confirming that the “Courtesy Postcards” which were mailed out to all residents have been hitting their mailboxes. Questions about when 3.B Packet Pg. 18 and why the issuance of street sweeping citations will resume have been clarified and the response from the majority of residents has been good. Street sweeping will take place every week in January and the issuance of street sweeping citations will resume Monday, January 18th. Warning notices were issued beginning this week. 3.B Packet Pg. 19