08-08-2012 - Minutes TCE
CITY OF ORANGE
CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Minutes of a Regular Meeting: August 8, 2012
I. OPENING
A. Flag Pledge
B. Roll Call
Present — Commissioners: J. Beil, E. Glasgow, M. Lebeau, C. Vaughan
Absent - Commissioners: W. King
Present - Staff: A. Farahani, W. Winthers, D. Allenbach, Sgt. J. Bird, P. Then
C. Approval of Minutes
• February 13, 2012
ACTION: Approved as published.
MOTION:
Glasgow
SECOND:
Lebeau
AYES:
Unanimous
ABSTAIN:
None
• March 13, 2012
ACTION: Approved as published.
MOTION:
Glasgow
SECOND:
Lebeau
AYES:
Unanimous
ABSTAIN:
None
• June 12, 2012
ACTION: Approved as published.
MOTION:
Glasgow
SECOND:
Lebeau
AYES:
Unanimous
ABSTAIN:
None
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II. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
None this month.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
None this month.
IV. CONSIDERATION ITEMS
1. Request for the implementation of "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" restrictions on both
sides of Taft Ave. between Cambridge St. and Tustin St. for the installation of Class II
bike lanes.
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Oral presentation is based on the written staff report, please refer to your copy.
Chairman Beil - Are they any issues that would cause confusion with
enforcement of differing hours in differing locations?
Amir Farahani, City Traffic Engineer — We are going to post those signs very
clearly and heavily to make sure there is no confusion and we will work with
Police and the signs will be very clear to the public as to the hours.
Chairman Beil — I would just like to comment that I think you have vetted the
issue very well looking at the alternative bicycle lane and issues how that relates
to other installations of the adjacent parallel parking bicycle lane. I think that
was very good information you put together and provided. I'm pretty
astounded by the bicycle counts, that was pretty amazing, I'm glad we have that
data to make decisions with also.
Chairman Beil opened the public hearing for the following discussion.
Donna Schopper, 1540 E. Candlewood Ave. — I have no comments to make.
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Wally Bredendick, 1507 E. Candlewood Ave — I have no comments at this time.
Joanne Gore, 1549 E. Candlewood Ave — In favor of the posting. I think this
proposal is very fair and I think it will do a good job. The only thing it would be
a good think if you put the striped bike lane in, our neighbor won't have to ride
on the sidewalk anymore, and she will feel safe and won't be harassed either.
Enrico Cari, 1535 E. Taft Ave — I own the apartments here at 1535 E. Taft Ave. I
want to thank Amir for doing his due diligence, we had several conversations as
he was doing his homework. I want to thank the Commission for the time and
consideration you gave me at the last meeting and even though the final
recommendations are somewhat different from what I was proposing and maybe
not 100% in the best interest of my property, they are 100% in the best interest of
the City, my neighbors and I support the decision.
Wayne Winthers, City Attorney — I just wanted to point out that our office
received a voice -mail at 1:20 a.m. this morning from an individual who identified
himself as someone who lives in the area, but he did not leave his name or phone
number who had just returned from vacation and was opening his mail when he
saw our notice and realized he would be unable to attend the meeting but wants
to voice his support for the traffic lanes. He has children who want to ride their
bikes to the Taft Library but he doesn't allow them to do this because of the
danger he perceives and he thinks the bicycle lane will be perfect for them to be
able to ride their bikes to the library.
Chairman Beil closed the public hearing and returned the item to the Commission for
final comments and a motion.
ACTION:
A. Approve the installation of NO STOPPING between 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
signs on the south side of Taft Ave. between Cambridge St. and Tustin St.
B. Approve the installation of NO STOPPING between 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
signs on the north side of Taft Ave. between Cambridge St. and Lincoln St.
C. Approve the installation of NO STOPPING between 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.
signs on the north side of Taft Ave. between Lincoln St. and Tustin St.
MOTION: Accept staff's recommendations as proposed for the bike lanes on
Taft Ave. between Cambridge St. and Tustin St.
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MOTION: E. Glasgow
SECOND: M. Lebeau, congratulate staff on the work they did. I know there
were some people that were upset last time with the delay but I
think they can see with the work that was put in and the clarity that
resulted from the study and taking the closer look I think they can
see it was a good solution for everybody.
AYES: Beil, Glasgow, Lebeau, Vaughan
NOES: King
End of Consideration Items
V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None this month.
VI.ADJOURNMENT
After discussion of today's Agenda the City Traffic Commission meeting was
concluded, and as there were no further requests for action under Oral Presentations,
the Chairman adjourned this session of the City Traffic Commission.
The next meeting of the City Traffic Commission is scheduled:
5:30 P.M.
Wednesday - September 12, 2012
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Respectfully submitted,
CITY OF ORANGE
Phyllis Then, Recording Secretary
Traffic Engineering Division
pthen@cityoforange.org
CITY OF ORANGE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
300 E. CHAPMAN AVENUE
ORANGE CA 92866
PH: (714) 744 -5536
FAX: (714) 744 -5573
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