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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMins-PWC-09-15-22MINUTES CITY OF DOWNEY - PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Regular Meeting September 15, 2022 MEMBERS PRESENT CITY STAFF PRESENT Timothy J. Horn, Dist. 1 Delfino R. Consunji, Director of PW/City Engineer Beth Gendreau, Dist. 2 Edwin J. Norris, Deputy Director of PW Kevin Ezeh, Dist. 3 Art Montoya, Dist. 3 Alfred Tovar, Dist. 5 Efferem Sanchez, Dist. 5 OTHERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Corrigan Avenue residents Damaris Pelayo, Dist. 1 - absent Anthony Jones, Dist. 2 - absent Dan Fox, Dist. 4 Adam Christin, Dist. 4 I. CALL TO ORDER Public Works Committee Chair Gendreau called the meeting to order at 4:02 P.M. II. FLAG SALUTE – Committee Member Tovar III. CONSENT CALENDAR Committee Member Ezeh made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2022 meeting. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Tovar. The Minutes were approved as written. IV. OLD BUSINESS None. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request to Prohibit Parking within the Alley located North of Comolette Street Between Downey Avenue and Glynn Avenue Mr. Norris reported that on May 16, 2022, the City received a request to install “No Parking in Alley” signs for the alley located north of Comolette Street between Downey Avenue and Glynn Avenue. The request cited that vehicles parked within the alley hinder access to residents’ ability to park in the adjoining garages. In addition, parked vehicles within the alley hinder access for emergency response, utility and refuse vehicles. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Downey Municipal Code (DMC) Section 3195 (a) (b), which prohibits parking within alleys, provided signs are posted at the alley entrances giving notice thereof, will give the Police Department the authority to issue citations to vehicles parked within the alley. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 15, 2022 Page 2 In order to effectuate the proposed parking prohibition, signage displaying the words “No Parking in Alley” will be posted at the alley entrances in order to authorize the Police Department to properly enforce the proposed parking prohibition within the alley. Staff recommends approval of this proposal and, with the concurrence of the committee, staff will proceed with the issuance of a work order to the Public Works Maintenance Division to install signage at the alley entrance prohibiting parking within the alley. All residents located within an approximate 300-ft radius of the subject alley were notified of this proposal and invited to attend today’s meeting to voice their opinion. Discussion followed. Committee member Ezeh made a motion that the Public Works Committee approve a request to prohibit parking within the alley located north of Comolette Street between Downey Avenue and Glynn Avenue. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Tovar. The vote was unanimously in favor thereof. 2. Residential Preferential Parking District on the East and West Sides of Corrigan Avenue Between Buckles Street and Stewart & Gray Road On October 2021, the City received a request for the establishment of a Preferential Parking District on the east and west sides of the 11700-11800 block of Corrigan Avenue between Stewart & Gray Road and Buckles Street due to overflow parking from nearby apartment buildings which created late night disturbances due to noise and other nuisances including vehicles being parked too close to driveways, etc. There is a total of 36 on-street parking spaces along the subject block of Corrigan Avenue. A petition was received from the residents of Corrigan Avenue in August 2022 requesting the prohibition of parking overnight between the hours of 2:00 am to 6:00 am every day including Saturday, Sundays and holidays and the establishment of a preferential parking district. The petition was signed by 14 out of the 16 total residences and property owners, all in favor of the proposal. The police department conducted license plate surveys on March 10th and June 24th 2022 between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am to confirm the number of vehicles parked on Corrigan Avenue during the time of the surveys as well as how many of the vehicles are registered to non-residents. Based on the results of the surveys, 94% and 100%, respectively, of the on-street parking spaces were occupied and 68% and 72% respectively, of the parked vehicles were registered to non-residents. Staff has verified that the necessary criteria and level of support have been met and that the proposed boundaries of the preferential parking district constitute a reasonably self-contained area. Staff recommends establishment of a residential permit parking district and the implementation of a parking prohibition between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am every day, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, within the proposed area. Following a recommendation from the Public Works Committee to the City Council, a public hearing will be held, which will be noticed at least 10 days in advance by publication in the Downey Patriot and through the mailing of notices to property owners and occupants of the parcels located within the proposed preferential parking district boundaries. Provided that the City Council approves the establishment of the preferential parking district and at least 50% of residents apply for parking permits within 60 days of the passage of the establishing resolution, signs establishing the overnight parking MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 15, 2022 Page 3 prohibition with an exemption for permitted vehicles will be posted. Permits may then be purchased by residents residing within the proposed district at a cost of $50 annually. If fewer than 50% of residents obtain permits, or if the number of permit holders falls below 50%, however, the City Council may repeal the residential preferential parking permit district during a public hearing noticed at least 10 days in advance. In addition, a preferential parking district may be terminated by resolution of the City Council through a noticed public hearing upon receipt and verification of a petition signed by a majority (50% plus one) of the property owners within an established district. Such determination shall be based upon a finding that the conditions set forth in the establishing resolution no longer exist or have diminished to such extent that the continuation of the district is unnecessary. Jose Dominguez, 11708 Corrigan Avenue – stated difficulty finding parking on his street, they have to drive around the neighborhood to find parking. People that don’t live on their street park their cars for days, leave trash everywhere and home owners have to clean up after them. Ms. Thunderbirch, 11726 Corrigan Avenue – in favor of preferential parking district on their street due to difficulty finding parking on their street and have to find somewhere else to park. Difficult to get in and out due to parked cars always blocking her driveway. Sonia Samayowa, 11717 Corrigan Avenue – problem with people parking on her street overnight. On trash day, they have to put the cans on their driveway as there are no space on the street due to parked cars. Tow trucks drop off non-working cars on their street and leave them there for days. Gilbert Castro, 11802 Corrigan – lived at his home for more than 20 years, had been cited more than 10 times for parking on the grass because he cannot park in front of his street. Also, one of his vehicles was stolen in front of his house. Avelino, 11714 Corrigan Avenue – is in favor of proposal and hopes it passes. Committee Member Montoya made a motion to recommend adoption by the City Council, after holding a public hearing of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Downey establishing a residential preferential parking district on the east and west sides of Corrigan Avenue between Buckles Street and Stewart & Gray Road. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Sanchez. The vote was unanimously in favor thereof. VI. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS 1. CM Horn – inquired regarding the Rancho Los Amigos Specific Plan South. 2. CMs Ezeh, Tovar and Gendreau – appreciation to staff for continuously doing a great job around the City. VII. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Updates were given on the following projects: 1. Residential Street Rehabilitation Project, Areas 8 and 2 – currently under construction. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 15, 2022 Page 4 2. Residential Street Rehabilitation Project, Area 4 – construction to start next month. 3. Roundabout Project – terminated by the City Council. 4. Adoption of a resolution approving the Local Road Safety Plan. 5. Purchase of a portion of the property 10037 Lakewood Blvd. in conjunction with the Florence Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project. 6. CIP 16-05 – Telegraph Road Traffic Throughput and Safety Enhancements Project – project is complete and acceptance pending. 7. Approval of agreement with the Los Angeles Integrated Waste Management Authority 8. Cole Street Water Improvements Project, Well No. 14 – project is complete and acceptance pending. 9. Rehabilitation of Well #14 Project. 10. Amendment to the agreement for the design of the space shuttle exhibit building. 11. Award construction contract for Fire Station #4 repairs. IX. NEXT MEETING: October 20, 2022 The Public Works Committee meeting was adjourned at 4:42 P.M.