MINUTES REGULAR MEETING GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION & PARKING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2004

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1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION & PARKING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 The regular meeting of the Glendale Transportation & Parking Commission of Monday, September 27, 2004, was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson Gay. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Commissioner Weling Chairperson Gay COMMISSIONERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Stephen M. Zurn, Director of Public Works Christina Sansone, Deputy City Attorney Jano Baghdanian, Traffic and Transportation Administrator Rebecca Granite-Johnson, Executive Analyst Tommy Chow, Traffic Engineering Associate Jeff Brown, Administrative Associate APPOINMENT OF A NEW CHAIRPERSON 2a. Director of Public Works re: Appointment of a new Chairperson for the Transportation and Parking Commission for one year (1) Motion to appoint a Chairperson for the Traffic and Transportation Parking Commission for one year Stephen M. Zurn, Director of Public Works, introduced this item to the Commission. He notified them that it was time to assign a new Chairperson for one year. Chairperson Gay requested from the Commission their nominations to elect a new Chairperson. and nominated Commissioner Weling. There being no further nominations, the nomination segment was closed. Roll call was taken for Commissioner Weling to be elected. moved to approve the motion and seconded it. The vote was as follows: C:\Documents and Settings\dwhiting\Desktop\agendas 1

2 was selected as the new Chairperson and proceeded to conduct the meeting. POSTING OF AGENDA The agenda for the Monday, September 27, 2004, meeting of the Glendale Transportation and Parking Commission was posted on Thursday, September 23, 2004 before 5:30 p.m. on the bulletin board outside of City Hall. APPROVAL Oì Á ð G/ C:\Documents and Settings\dwhiting\Desktop\agendas 2

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5 Œ ' A ÿÿ ÿÿ ÿÿ ˆ : : : : : : : N ² ² ² 8 ê, llows: Commission Gay ORAL COMMUNICATION Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed three minutes. The Commission may question the speaker but there will be no debate or decision. 1. John Rando, Glendale resident, addressed the Commission to state his concern regarding a request he submitted to the City for a stop sign on Campbell Street and Stocker Street. He indicated that purpose of this request is to avoid more accidents from occurring and for pedestrian safety. Mr. Zurn informed the Commission that the Traffic and Transportation staff conducted a study and the results showed that the street did not meet the warrants. In addition, he stated that staff will work with the Police Department to conduct a further investigation and will present a report with findings to the Commission. BUSINESS AGENDA 5a. Director of Public Works re: Report Regarding Proposed Parking Changes in Montrose Shopping Park Motions recommending City Council to Adopt the Following: (1) Establishment of Seventy-four 3-Hour except by Permit parking spaces in Montrose Lots 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7; (2) Establishment of No Parking from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Restrictions in Montrose Lots 1-8; (3) Modification of Parking Enforcement Hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Changing the Parking Lot Limits from 10-hour parking to 9-hour parking in Montrose Lots 1-8; (4) Implementation of a Montrose Employee Parking Permit Program with an Annual Parking Permit Fee of $120 in Montrose Lots 1-8; and (5) Establishment of No Parking from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. restrictions at the On-Street Meters on Honolulu Avenue, Market Street, Wickham Way, Las Palmas Avenue, C:\Documents and Settings\dwhiting\Desktop\agendas 5

6 Montrose Avenue, and Oceanview Boulevard and authorize the Traffic and Transportation Administrator to implement such restrictions as necessary. Jano Baghdanian, Traffic and Transportation Administrator, introduced this item to the Commission. Mr. Baghdanian presented the staff report to the Commission regarding a number of proposed changes to the Montrose Shopping Park. He indicated that staff received a request from the Montrose Shopping Park Association for assistance in alleviating their employee parking deficiencies and staff has been working with them to address their concerns. Mr. Baghdanian provided a slide presentation to give an overview description of the situation that currently exists in the Montrose Shopping Park. He explained that in order to improve the parking situation in that area, staff proposed to establish and modify parking signs with restrictions in some of the Montrose lots. In addition, staff proposed to implement an Employee Parking Permit Program in Lots 1-8. Upon completion of the slide presentation, the Commission and staff held a lengthy discussion for clarification. The Commission was informed that their input and recommendation will be included in a Council report that will be forwarded to the City Council for approval. questioned staff regarding the number of employees there are in the Montrose Shopping Park. Mr. Baghdanian replied that there are approximately 980 employees with only 500 scattered parking spaces for employees. asked regarding the signs in the lots and their designated spaces. Also, he questioned on the number of parking spaces that are assigned as private. Mr. Baghdanian indicated that the signs will have arrows to mark the parking spaces designated for employees. In addition, there will be marks in the asphalt in order to avoid confusion. He also stated that there are currently about scattered parking spaces marked as private in the lots. inquired about the parking enforcement in the lots. Mr. Baghdanian indicated that parking will be enforced during the evening hours when parking is no longer permitted. opened the public comment segment for this item for speakers to address their concerns. There were five speakers in favor and one in opposition of the proposed changes in the Montrose Parking Lots. In addition, noted that there were four letters that the Commission received in support of the motions. The Commission questioned the speakers and a brief discussion was held. The Commission requested clarification from staff regarding the enforcement and future modifications of the signs. Mr. Baghdanian explained in detail each motion and the process of enforcement for all of the lots. In addition, he noted that if any problems arise, the Traffic and Transportation Administrator may make changes. After a lengthy discussion, the Commission provided their recommendation and requested that the motions be approved. C:\Documents and Settings\dwhiting\Desktop\agendas 6

7 The Commission approved the motions as amended to note 7-days a week. moved to approve item 5a(1) as amended and seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: moved to approve item 5a(2) as amended and Commissioner Sahakian seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: moved to approve item 5a(3) as amended and Commissioner Sulayan seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: moved to approve item 5a(4) as amended and Commissioner Sahakian seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: moved to approve item 5a(5) as amended and Commissioner Sahakian seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: C:\Documents and Settings\dwhiting\Desktop\agendas 7

8 COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMENTS/UPDATES expressed his gratitude to staff and the Commission for the opportunity given to him to serve as Chairman for one year. requested that staff provide the Commission with information regarding the City ordinance about noise. Mr. Baghdanian indicated that he will work with the Planning Division to provide the Commission with a report regarding this ordinance. informed staff regarding a meeting that was held last week to discuss noise issues related to traffic. He recommended that the Commission be involved in traffic pollution issues. In addition, notified staff that at the off ramp of Foothill Boulevard and Lowell Avenue a portion of the sound wall was taken out and the sidewalk removed by Caltrans, creating a major hazard. informed staff that residents have addressed their concerns with Caltrans, however the situation has not been handled. stated that in the October meeting residents will address their concerns to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT requested a motion to adjourn. moved the motion. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. with no objection. C:\Documents and Settings\dwhiting\Desktop\agendas 8