HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/2012 - MINUTES - Regular MeetingCITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Carrera called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Diamond Bar City Hall
Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Kenneth Mok led the Pledge of Allegiance
in dedication to all veterans who have served or are currently serving this great country of
ours.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE:
A. Administration of Oath of Office to incoming Traffic and Transportation
Commissioner Peter Pirritano administered by Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Jen "Fred" Mahike, Liana Pincher,
Peter Pirritano, Vice Chairman Kenneth Mok and
Chairman Ted Carrera.
Also Present: David Liu, Public Works Director; Christian
Malpica, Associate Engineer (Traffic), and Marcy
Hilario, Administrative Coordinator.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of the October 11, 2012 Regular Meeting
C/Mahlke moved, VC/Mok seconded, to approve the Minutes of the October
11, 2012 meeting. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mahike, Pincher, VC/Mok,
Chair/Carrera
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Pirritano
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
Ill. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
A. Receive and File Traffic Enforcement Updates for:
1 Citations: August, September & October 2012
2. Collisions: August, September & October 2012
3. Street Sweeping: August, September & October 2012
Item continued to December 6, 2012 for lack of report.
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IV. OLD BUSINESS:
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A. Sunbright Drive Petition for removal of Preferential Parking District.
AE/Malpica presented staff's report and recommended that the Traffic and
Transportation Commission table this matter and concur with staff to monitor
the parking conditions along Sunbright Drive.
Chair/Carrera concurred with staff's recommendation. He commented that he
appreciated the residents who brought this matter to the Commission;
however, it is difficult to make a decision based on the 3 to 5 votes out of 42
residents.
C/Pirritano moved, C/Pincher seconded to concur with staffs recommendation
that the matter be tabled and direct staff to continue to monitor the parking
conditions along Sunbright Drive for further consideration. Motion carried by
the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
V. NEW BUSINESS:
V1.
NA
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS:
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
Mahlke, Pincher, Pirritano, VC/Mok,
Chair/Carrera
None
None
None
C/Pirritano introduced himself and said he appreciated this opportunity to be of
service to his community.
VC/Mok, Chair/Carrera, C/Pincher and C/Mahlke welcomed C/Pirritano.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. CDBG Curb Ramp Project
AE/Malpica presented staffs report regarding the Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds the City receives for citywide
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) upgrades. This CDGB project will include
43 new concrete ramps and replacement of 3 truncated domes to comply with
the ADA Code. This project will also include construction of portions of
sidewalk, curb and gutter. All improvements are contemplated for the
Gateway Corporate Center as well as Peaceful Hills Road and Pathfinder
Road neighborhood areas. The engineer's estimate is $109,000 with the
construction duration of 30 calendar days. The pre-bid meeting will take place
on November 13th with bid opening on November 19tH
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Chair/Carrera asked if these funds could be used for audible signals.
PWD/Liu responded that the funds could be used for that; however,
historically, the City has focused on bringing all curb ramps up to ADA
standards, particularly in school areas. All of the curb ramps in the Gateway
Center are substandard; therefore, that is the City's next area of focus. There
are 14 schools in the City and most have been completed. However, the curb
ramps that were completed 14-15 years ago are most likely not up to current
standards and all curb ramps need to be updated every four to five years. This
will mean a constant effort to bring everything up to current standards.
B. Traffic Management Center
PWD/Liu stated that he was happy to report that the video wall system was
just installed in the Traffic Management Center (TMC). AE/Malpica gave a
PowerPoint presentation and explained how the eight monitors work to provide
live streaming from the signalized intersections that are supplied with CCTV
cameras to assist with traffic monitoring and flow. This system is tied to the
regional system which includes the L.A. County and Metro systems.
Commissioners unanimously concurred to schedule a hands-on session to
learn about the system.
C/Pincher commented that the difference between traveling south to north
versus north to south on Diamond Bar Boulevard after morning rush hour is
five to 10 minutes less and wanted to know if the City had collected any data.
PWD/Liu responded that during the business weekdays, there is a noticeable
difference (10-15%) in the amount of reduced travel time.
Chair/Carrera felt the public needed to be reminded about this system and its
many benefits.
IX. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS: As stated in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Traffic and
Transportation Commission, Chair/Carrera adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this _0 _a4
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Respectfully,
David G. Liu, Secretary
Attest:
Chairman Ted Carrera