CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Room 280A
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
Thursday, June 5, 2025
9:00 AM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Geller.
Date/Time: June 5, 2025 / 9:03 AM
Chair Afra-Maghen participated remotely in accordance with the provisions of AB2449.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Ignarro and Schwartz, Vice-Chair Geller, Chair Afra-Maghen.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Staff Present: Martha Eros, Daren Grilley, Ilene Knebel, Lt. Renato Moreno Chair Afra-Maghen continued the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the agenda.
Public Comment: Public comment was heard from Mark Elliott, Brian Rodier, Michael Karric and Kory Klem.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of Minutes
Consideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission regular meeting of May 1, 2025.
Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis June 5, 2025
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Ignarro, SECONDED by Commissioner Kamara to approve the consent calendar item as presented (5/0).
AYES: Commissioners Kamara, Schwartz, Ignarro, Vice-Chair Geller, Chair Afra-Maghen
ABSTAIN: None.
NOES: None.
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
Police Department Report
Acting Captain Renato Moreno introduced Lieutenant Andrew Myers who will be reporting at future Commission Meetings. He informed the Commission that all local school graduations have concluded with no incidents. He was asked to investigate the feasibility of a red-light camera at Robertson and Charleville due to a recent incident. He relayed the accident statistics of the area but did not get the information to make a final determination. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
The Commission commented on the Red Light Camera and Cell Phone Violation statistics and dangerous behaviors of pedestrians that should be noted and enforced. The Commission identified specific locations to be investigated for possible modifications of signage, the use of ebikes and other motorized vehicles, and the increase of Waymo and traffic issues.
Monthly Educational Speaker Series
Transportation Planner Martha Eros introduced Program Manager Tiffany Smith from Vision Zero Network, a national non-profit that helps communities’ advance vision zero, a strategy to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on the roadways and increase safe and equitable mobility for all types of road users. She encouraged all to view previous webinars from her group, listed on their website, for more in depth information. She reviewed speed related and roadway deaths emphasizing the racial and income disparities, and top strategies to manage speed. They led an initiative, received input, and partnered with numerous groups to develop a set of recommendations to promote equity in speed safety camera programs. The report covers prioritizing design-based safety, implementing income-based fine structures or alternative penalties for low-income drivers, monitoring and evaluating the equity impacts, and specific guidelines for speed safety programs. She discussed speed cameras and their data informed placement.
The Commission thanked her for her presentation and agreed with the alternative means to educate about speeding, the use of cameras to manage speed, and the goal of reducing speed limits.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Benedict Cañon Safety Improvements
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Daren Grilley presented a proposed lane striping project designed to improve roadway safety. Resident concerns have reported their Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis June 5, 2025
concerns over accidents due to unsafe driving. The enhanced striping will deter excessive vehicle speeding by clearly defining the travel lanes. The proposed alignment would not reduce the number of travel lanes or parking spaces and it matches the existing striping on Benedict Canyon in Los Angeles north of the city limits and aligns with best practice guidance from the National Association of City Transportation Officials.
Public comment: Public comment was heard by Colleen Rabin, Brian Rodier, Michael Dubelko.
The Commission commented on the ability to make left-hand turns, the traffic and collisions in the area and considerations for increased enforcement and additional calming measures.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Ignarro, SECONDED by Commissioner Geller, to endorse the proposed plan for striping and add some evaluation of the right turn at Tower Drive (4/1).
AYES: Commissioners Schwartz, Ignarro, Vice-Chair Geller, Chair AfraMaghen ABSTAIN: Kamara
NOES: None.
CARRIED
3. Proposed Agenda Items July-December
Transportation Planner Martha Eros gave the bi-annual review of the proposed project list and future agenda items for the Traffic and Parking Commission Meetings.
The Commission suggested adding an evaluation for an additional Robertson Boulevard crosswalk, if not already being done, and to continue focus on pedestrian safety and traffic around the school sites.
PROJECT UPDATES AND FOLLOW-UP ITEMS
4. Project Updates and Follow-up Items
Transportation Planner Martha Eros noted the report in the packet and highlighted the Clifton-Le Doux corridor study has been extended, the activities that took place in May for National Bike Month and the addition of a second bike counter on Burton Way.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
5. Chair’s Report
The Commission said farewell to Commissioner Ignarro, who is completing her six years on the Traffic and Parking Commissioner. She was presented with an orchid and her framed placards.
COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
6. Department Report
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Daren Grilley noted some upcoming events and City Council actions including appointment of Michael Karric to the Traffic and Parking Commission in July, and a Traffic and Parking Liaison Meeting scheduled for June 24.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: June 5, 2025 / 10:48 AM