Staff Report
August 21, 2024
ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. _____ Amending the Monterey
Park Municipal Code
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
ELEMENT BY MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES TO TITLE 21 OF THE
MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (MPMC)
The City Council of the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:
A. The City initiated the proposed amendments to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) pursuant to MPMC § 21.38.020. This application is identified as ZCA 24-01.
B. The City’s Housing Element (“HE”) was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) on March 30, 2023. The HE requires the City Council to consider various amendments to the MPMC to implement the HE.
C. On July 23, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to assess the proposed MPMC amendments in ZCA 24-01, considered all oral and written evidence, and adopted Resolution 05- 24recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance.
D. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the entire administrative record including, without limitation, evidence accepted during the public hearings before the Planning Commission (on July 23, 2024) and the City Council (on August 21, 2024).
SECTION 2: Zone Text Amendment Findings. Pursuant to Government Code § 65860 and MPMC § 21.38.050, the City Council finds as follows:
A. Amendments to the MPMC accomplished by this Ordinance are consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan. This Ordinance implements the following HE programs : Program 4 which provides for the housing of special needs populations; Program 5 which seeks to allow flexibility in development standards to facilitate the development of affordable housing; and Program 7 which requires reconciliating residential densities with the R-3 zone. Among other things, these regulations will provide housing opportunities for households in all income levels without constraining housing development in the City.
B. These regulations will not adversely affect surrounding properties. Such regulations will operate citywide and will not affect a change in the use or the intensity of use of property in any zone.
C. These regulations promote public health, safety, and general welfare and
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serve the goals and purposes of the MPMC’s zoning regulations. Among other things, the regulations will reduce barriers to the development of housing to address the California Legislature’s determination regarding a statewide housing shortage.
SECTION 3: Environmental Review. The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) for the following reasons:
A. This Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2);
B. There is no possibility that the Ordinance itself may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3);
C. The Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). The Ordinance is for general policies and procedure -making. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinan ce may have a significant effect on the environment; and
D. CEQA Guideline § 15164 provides that an addendum to an adopted environmental impact report may be prepared where none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines § 15162 have occurred. The City Council finds as follows:
1. On December 5, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12124 certifying the Monterey Park Focused General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (the “FEIR”)(State Clearing House (SCH) No. 2001 -01-1074), which is incorporated by reference and found at:
https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16507/Reso -12124---attachments-included.
2. On January 19, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- R2 adopting an addendum to the FEIR analyzing the impacts of the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element update (“FEIR Addendum”), which is incorporated by reference and found at:
https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16506/2022 -R2---Addendum-to-the-Final-Environmental-Impact-Report.
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3. The EIR and Addendum evaluated, among other things, the environmental impacts resulting from increasing the dwelling unit density in the R-3 zone, and sliding scale parking requirements (the “Housing Goals”).
4. The Housing Goals are an activity contemplated by the EIR and Addendum.
5. The Housing Goals do not contemplate any changes which will require major revisions to the EIR or Addendum, nor are there any substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the EIR and Addendum were undertaken.
6. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the EIR and Addendum were certified showing:
(1) the Housing Goals will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the EIR or Addendum; and (2) significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the EIR or Addendum.
SECTION 4: Amendment. MPMC Table 21.08(F) is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 5: Amendment. MPMC section 21.22.020 (Applicability) is amended in its entirety as follows:
Ҥ 21.22.020 Applicability.
This chapter applies to new buildings and structures, when an existing building or structure is enlarged or when the use is intensified and constitutes the minimum standards for all off -street parking and loading facilities. California law may limit the Director’s ability to impose minimum parking requirements on new developments/construction on properties within one-half mile of public transit. (A) Land within the right-of-way of a proposed street or highway, or within the planned ultimate right-of-way on a street or highway proposed to be widened, cannot be used to provide required parking and loading facilities. (B) A change in occupancy that does not involve a change in the use classification is not considered a change in use for purposes of this requirement unless the change in occupancy involves an intensification of use or an increase in parking demand. (C) Required parking areas must be used exclusively for vehicle parking in conjunction with a permitted use and cannot be reduced or encroached upon in any manner.
Required parking spaces must be available for the use of residents, customers or guests of the use. Fees cannot be charged for the use of required parking spaces.
Required parking spaces cannot be used for the parking of equipment or storage of goods or inoperable vehicles. Required parking spaces cannot be used on
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another site except for joint parking situations approved by the Planning Commission and through an appropriate recorded legal instrument approved by the City Attorney as to form.”
SECTION 6: Amendment. MPMC section 21.22.040 is amended in its entirety as follows:
Ҥ 21.22.040 Regulations for Residential Uses.
The parking regulations of this Chapter apply to residential uses, regardless of the zoning designation.”
SECTION 7: Amendment. MPMC Table 21.22(A) (Residential Parking Standards) is amended as follows:
Dwelling Uses Min. Required No. of Spaces
Single Family Dwelling
4 or fewer bedrooms* 2 enclosed garage spaces
5-7 bedrooms* 3 enclosed garage spaces plus 1 additional open parking space per bedroom above 5
8 or more bedrooms* 4 enclosed garage spaces plus 1 additional open parking space per bedroom above 5
Multifamily Dwelling: per unit*
Multiple Family
2 or fewer bedrooms* 1 space
3 bedrooms* 2 spaces; plus 1 guest parking space per 4 dwelling units 4 bedrooms* 2 spaces; plus 1 guest parking space per 4 dwelling units 5 bedrooms* 3 spaces; plus 1 guest parking space per 4 dwelling units 6 or more bedrooms* 3 spaces; plus 1 additional open parking space per bedroom above 5; plus 1 guest parking space per 4
dwelling units
Boardinghouse 1 per bedroom
Rehabilitation Facility 1 per bedroom
Second Dwelling Unit
Less than or equal to
600 SF
1 enclosed garage space
Greater than 600 SF 2 enclosed garage spaces
Senior Citizen Housing
Moderate Income Unit
Guest Parking
1 per unit; plus 1 for property manager unit
1 per 4 units
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Mixed Moderate Income
& Low/Very Low Income
Unit
Guest Parking
0.8 per unit; plus 1 for property manager unit
1 per 4 units (3 minimum)
Low Income Unit
Guest Parking
0.65 per unit; plus 1 for property manager unit
1 per 6 units (2 minimum)
Very Low Income Unit
Guest Parking
0.5 per unit; plus 1 for property manager unit
1 per 8 units (2 minimum)
Single Room
Occupancy (SRO)
1 per bedroom
NOTE:
*A den, library, study or similar habitable room which in the determination of the City Planner could be used as a bedroom will be considered a bedroom for purposes of determining required parking.
SECTION 8: Amendment. All references to “Chapter 21.22,” and any table in Chapter
21.22 replaced with the phrase “this Title,” throughout Title 21 of the MPMC.
SECTION 9: Amendment. MPMC section 21.04.367 is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 10: Amendment. MPMC Table 21.12(A) is amended by deleting the “Emergency shelter” use and corresponding provision.
SECTION 11: Amendment. MPMC section 21.12.030(B) is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 12: Amendment. MPMC Table 21.22(C) is amended by deleting “Emergency Shelter” uses and corresponding minimum requirements.
SECTION 13: Amendment. The MPMC is amended by establishing a new section entitled “21.02.240 Emergency Shelter” as follows:
Ҥ 21.02.240 Emergency Shelter.
(A) Zone. Emergency shelters are permitted in the R-3—High-density residential and O-P Office Professional Non-McClaslin Business Park zones.
(B) Standards. Emergency shelters must satisfy the following:
(1) In no event may occupancy exceed 40 residents at any one time.
(2) Sufficient parking to accommodate all employees working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for
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emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone.
(3) All proposed on-site intake and waiting areas must be within a fully enclosed building. Exterior intake and waiting areas must be covered by a permanent structure. The intake and waiting area must be suitably sized to prevent queuing in the public right -of-way or within any parking lot, but may not exceed 400 square feet.
(4) Each emergency shelter must have an on-site management office. At least one employee must be present in the on-site management office at all times that the emergency shelter is operating.
(5) Not more than one emergency shelter is permitted within a radius of 300 feet from another emergency shelter.
(6) Individual occupancy in an emergency shelter is limited to six months during any 12 consecutive month period.
(7) Exterior lighting must be provided at all building entrances and outdoor activity areas and must be activated between sunset and sunrise of each day.
(8) Each emergency shelter must have at least one on-site security personnel present while the emergency shelter is operational.
(9) The emergency shelter may provide one or more of the following specific facilities and services including, without limitation:
(a) Commercial kitchen facilities designed and operated in compliance with applicable law;
(b) Dining area;
(c) Laundry;
(d) Recreation room;
(e) Support services (e.g., training, counseling); and (f) Child care facilities.
(C) Procedure. A permit application for an emergency shelter must considered and, if appropriate, approved ministerially by the City Planner. An application must be filed on forms provided by the City Planner and accompanied by fees set by city council resolution.”
SECTION 14: Amendment. MPMC section 21.04.855 is deleted in its entirety.
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SECTION 15: Amendment. MPMC section 21.04.895 is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 16: Amendment. The MPMC is amended by establishing a new section entitled “21.02.250 Supportive Housing” as follows:
Ҥ 21.02.250 Supportive Housing.
(A) Zone. Supportive Housing is permitted in the R-3—High-density residential and O-P Office Professional Non-McClaslin Business Park zones.
(B) Procedure. A permit application for supportive housing must be considered and, if appropriate, approved ministerially by the City Planner. An application must be filed on forms provided by the City Planner and accompanied by fees set by city council resolution.
(C) Standards. Supportive housing must satisfy all objective development standards in the underlying zoning designation.
(D) Parking. Supportive housing must provide not less than the following on-site parking:
(1) Three or fewer bedrooms: two enclosed garage spaces, plus one guest space for every two dwelling unit or 0.3 spaces for each bed in dormitory housing.
(2) Four or more bedrooms: two enclosed garage spaces, plus one guest space for every dwelling unit or 0.3 spaces for each bed in dormitory housing.
(E) Covenant. All units are subject to a recorded affordability restriction which must be approved by the City Planner, in a form approved by the City Attorney.”
SECTION 17: Amendment. MPMC Table § 21.08(A) is amended to delete the use entitled “Supportive housing, licensed for seven or more persons” and the corresponding regulations.
SECTION 18: Amendment. MPMC Table 21.10(A) is amended to delete the use entitled “Supportive Housing” and the corresponding regulations.
SECTION 19: Amendment. MPMC Table 21.22(C) is amended to delete the use entitled “Supportive housing” and the corresponding regulations.
SECTION 20: Amendment. MPMC section 21.32.020(D) is amended as follows:
“(D) The additional boarding house conditional use permit requirements do not apply
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to the following uses if otherwise permitted by a valid conditional use permit: congregate care facility (multiple units on one property); fraternity/sorority house; home care licensed for seven or more persons; senior housing; or transitional housing lice nsed for seven or more persons.”
SECTION 21: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code § 16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 22: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 23: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 24: Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings and determination in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 25: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 26: Preservation. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or prelude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.
SECTION 27: Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the city’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.
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SECTION 28: Recordation. The City Clerk, or designee, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, and cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 29: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after second reading and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _________, 2024.
____________________________
Jose Sanchez, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT 2
Notice of Determination
were not]
was not]
2. _________________________________________
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Notice of Determination Appendix D
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P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
Street Address:
1400 Tenth St., Rm 113
Sacramento, CA 95814
County Clerk
County of: _________________________________
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From:
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SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
State Clearinghouse Number (if submitted to State Clearinghouse):______________________________ Project Title: _________________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________ Project Location (include county):_________________________________________________________ Project Description:
This is to advise that the ____________________________________________ has approved the above ( Lead Agency or Responsible A
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n _______________ and has made the following determinations regarding the above (date)
described project.
1. The project [ will will not] have a significant effect on the environment.
2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project p ursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
A Negative Declar
ation was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures [ were made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A mitigation re
porting or monitoring plan [ was was not] adopted for this project.
5. A statement of Overriding Considerations [ was adopted for this project.
6. Findings
[ were were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the final EIR with comments and responses and record of project approval, or the negative Declaration, is available to the General Public at:
Signature (Public Agency): _____________________________ Title: ____________________________ Date: _______________________________ Date Recei
ved for filing at OPR: ____________________
Authority cited: Sections 21083, Public Resources Code.
Reference Section 21000-21174, Public Resources Code. Revised 2011
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DATE: August 21, 2024
AGENDA ITEM NO:
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance adopting an engineering and traffic survey for Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and New Avenue, and reducing the speed limit on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue, from 35 mph to 30 MPH.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Introducing and waiving first reading for an Ordinance reducing the speed limit on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue, from 35 mph to 30 mph; and
2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):
The City reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA Guideline § 15303 exempts activity that results in new construction or conversion of small structures. If adopted, t he Ordinance revises the speed limit on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue, and New Avenue, which requires installation of level street signage. Accordingly, the Ordinance is exempt from further review.
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Public Works Director presented a draft engineering and traffic survey evaluating safe and reasonable speed limits on two segments of Hellman Avenue (between Atlantic Boulevard and Garfield Avenue, and Garfield Avenue and New Avenue; the “ETS”), including its recommendations, to the Traffic Commission on July 18, 2024. The Traffic Commission was informed that the item would be presented to the City Council for consideration, and it did not express any questions or concerns.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City’s consultant, Transtech Engineers, Inc., completed the ETS pursuant to California law including, without limitation, California Vehicle Code section 627, for the purpose of establishing safe and reasonable speed limits. These may be enforced using New Business - 5A
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radar at pre-determined locations . The ETS recommends reducing the speed limit on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue from 35 miles-per-hour (“MPH”) to 30 MPH. No changes are proposed to the speed limit on Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and Garfield Avenue (which is currently at 30 MPH).
Accordingly, the Public Works Director (“Director”) recommends that the City Council consider introducing and waiving first reading of the attached Ordinance which adopts the ETS, declares that the speed limit on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue, is 30 MPH and directs the City Manager, or designee, to erect signage to that effect.
BACKGROUND:
Hellman Avenue is designated as a “Minor Arterial Road” according to the Monterey Park Circulation Element and California Road System Map by Caltrans. Jurisdiction of Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and New Avenue is shared by the City of Monterey Park (“City”) and the City of Alhambra (“Alhambra”).
The south side (eastbound direction) of Hellman Avenue lies within the City’s jurisdiction while the north side (westbound direction) is within Alhambra’s jurisdiction. In a recent study, it was determined that the City and Alhambra had conflicting posted speed limits along Hellman Avenue between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue. The regular posted speed limit along this segment within the City’s jurisdiction is 35 MPH, while the Alhambra side is 30 MPH.
The ETS evaluates Hellman Avenue from Atlantic Boulevard to New Avenue based on several factors including prevailing speeds, accident reports, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to drivers to determine a safe and reasonable speed limit. The ETS recommends: (1) no changes to the segment of Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and Garfield Avenue (i.e., there have been no significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions, including, without limitation, changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traffic volume); and (2) a speed limit of 30 MPH on the segment of Hellman Avenue within the City’s jurisdiction between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue. The speed limit within the school zone near Mark Keppel High School will remain 25 MPH.
By preparing the ETS, and after appropriate signage is posted giving notice of the speed limits, the City’s Police Department will be able to use radar and other electronic devices that measure the speed of moving objects to enforce the posted speed limit. This authority will remain in effect for not less than seven years for the segment of Hellman Avenue between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue, and 14 years for the segment of Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and Garfield Avenue.
1 1 When a posted speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey and enforcement of the posted speed is done by radar, the particular segment of highway may be classified as a speed trap and be unenforceable. (see California Vehicle Code section 40802).
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The minor reduction in speed limit between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue is not anticipated to have a detrimental impact on the existing level of service because this segment of roadway transitions from 30 MPH to 35 MPH and back to 30 MPH in a short period of time. Making this change should improve consistent travel down this roadway. 2024-25 STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
The proposed Ordinance supports the City’s strategic goal to maintain, build and modernize infrastructure and facilities to support the current and future needs of the City and community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon adoption of the proposed ordinance, City staff will replace the speed limit signs along the affected area on Hellman Avenue. The cost for sign replacement is included in the City’s FY 2024-25 operational budget in Traffic Control account 239-4206-5315 Respectfully submitted by:
Shawn Igoe
Public Works Director
Approved by: Reviewed by:
Inez Alverez
City Manager
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
ATTACHMENT:
1. Draft Ordinance (including Exhibit “A” (ETS))
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ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Ordinance (including Exhibit "A" (ETS))
1 CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN
LOCATIONS AS PROVIDED BY MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE § 10.32.010(B) IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CODE §
22357 BASED UPON AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
AS DEFINED BY VEHICLE CODE § 627.
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: T
he City Council finds as follows:
A. Vehicle Code § 22352 establishes prima facie speed limits throughout the City;
B. Vehicle Code § 22357 authorizes the City to establish certain speed limits based upon an engineering and traffic survey as defined by Vehicle Code § 627;
C. In accordance with Vehicle Code § 40802, the speed limits authorized by Vehicle Code § 22357 must be justified by engineering and traffic surveys conducted every five to 10 years;
D. T he City completed speed zone engineering and traffic survey (meeting the requirements of Vehicle Code § 627) which, among other things, recommended a speed limit change on Hellman Avenue, between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue, from 35 miles -per-hour (“MPH”) to 30 MPH. That engineering and traffic survey is attached as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated by reference (“Survey”); and
E. This Ordinance, and the speed limits established below, rely upon the Survey for purposes of Vehicle Code § 22357 and is adopted in accordance with Monterey Park Municipal Code § 10.32.010(B) as an uncodified ordinance.
SECTION 2: T
he City Council adopts the Survey. Based upon the Survey, and in accordance with Vehicle Code §§ 22352 and 22357, the City Council amends Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2144, adopted November 1, 2017, as to Hellman Avenue as follows:
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2 SECTION 3: T he City Manager, or designee, is authorized and directed to (a) install signs providing notification of the speed limits established in Section 2 of this Ordinance; and (b) take any additional action required to implement this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: C
alifornia Environmental Quality Act Exemption. The City Council determines that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq ., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of speed control regulations established in accordance with state law and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. This O rdinance, therefore, is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment.
Consequently, it is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301 as a minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving no expansion of use; 15305 as a minor alteration in land use limitations which do not result in any changes in land use or density; and 15308 as an action taken by a regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection of the environment.
SECTION 5: R
epeal or amendment of any provision of the MPMC or any other ordinance will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6: I
f this the entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the MPMC or other the city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such MPMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 7: T
he City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 8: T
his Ordinance will become effective on the 30 th day following its passage and adoption.
3 PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of August, 2024.
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Thomas Wong, Mayor
ATTE
ST:
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Maychelle Yee, City Clerk
APPRO
VED AS TO FORM:
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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
2024 ENGINEERING
AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
CVC SECTION 627
Adopted by Monterey Park City Council
Resolution No. xx-xx on AugustX,
2024
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK 2024 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 4 of 22 Adopted by Monterey Park City Council Resolution No. xx-xx on August X ,2024 PREPARER’S CERTIFICATION
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
CVC SECTION 627
EFFECTIVE DATE: August X, 2024
ADOPTED BY MONTEREY PARK CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. XX-XX ON August X, 2024
This report was prepared under the supervisions of:
Okan Demirci, PE
CERTIFICATION BY ENGINEER
__________________________
Okan Demirci, PE
License Type: Registered Professional Engineer
License Number: 90039
CERTIFICATION BY ENGINEER
I, Okan Demirci, contract City Engineer , do hereby certify that the July 15, 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey for (2) Segments in the City of Monterey Park was performed under my supervision. I certify that I am both experienced in performing surveys of this type and am duly registered in the State of California as a professional Engineer. The survey has been conducted in strict compliance with guidelines contained in the California Vehicle Code and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Data contained in this report represents a true and accurate description of traffic conditions existing on City of Monterey Park Streets. 06/30/25
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK 2024 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 5 of 22 Adopted by Monterey Park City Council Resolution No. xx-xx on August X, 2024 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to prepare an Engineering and Traffic Survey at 2 locations along Hellman Avenue in the City of Monterey Park to establish updated speed limits that can be enforced using radar.
An Engineering and Traffic assessment was prepared for these 2 street segments in the City of Monterey Park. Applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and Department of Transportation California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), per Revision 7 March 2023, have been followed so that the posted speed limits can be upheld by the courts and do not constitute a "Speed Trap" as defined by CVC Section 40802. The following table lists the street segments considered in the 2024 City- Wide Speed Survey.
Table 1: City of Monterey Park 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey Speed Limits Primary Location
Limits
Street Classification1 Adopted 2017
Speed Limit2 Beginning Ending
Hellman Avenue Atlantic Boulevard Garfield Avenue Secondary 30 Hellman Avenue Garfield Avenue New Avenue Secondary 35
BACKGROUND
The City of Monterey Park has asked Transtech to review the segment of Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard to New Avenue to determine the appropriate posted speed limit that can be enforceable following State guidelines in the CVC and CAMUTCD. Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and New Avenue is partially in the City of Monterey Park (South Side or EB direction), while City of Alhambra has control over the north side or WB direction of Hellman Avenue. In a previous study , it was found that the 2 Cities had conflicting posted limits in the Hellman Avenue between Garfield Avenue and New Avenue segment with the regular posted speed limit for WB direction was at 30 mph (Alhambra) while the EB direction in the City of Monterey Park has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The City of Alhambra is in the process of certifying and adopting their 2023/2024 City -Wide Engineering Tr affic Survey. The recommendations for the City of Alhambra along Hellman Avenue was for the posted speed to remain at 30 mph with 25 mph school zone near the high school. The City of Monterey Park has determined that to have a consistent posted limit for both directions of travel on Hellman Avenue that the City should also adopt and certify a change in the posted speed limit to 30 mph with 25 mph school zones by the High School. The following documentation provides the backup to support a change in the posted speed limit to 30 mph.
1 Road Classifications Based on Caltrans Road Classification (CRS) maps
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STREET CLASSIFICATIONS
Each segment is classified and defined with roadway classifications as listed in the California Road Systems (CRS) Maps that are approved by the Federal Highway Administration and maintained by the Department of Transportation (CVC 40802). Functional classifications are used in determining which type of roads are eligible for Federal funding to maintain the roads. Usually Principal Arterials, Minor Arterial and Major Collectors are eligible.
Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. Basic to this process is the recognition that individual roads and streets do not serve travel independently in any major way. Rather, most travel involves movement through a network of roads. Functional classification defines how a particular road or street plays in serving the flow of trips through a highway network. The four funct ional systems for urbanized areas are urban principal arterials, minor arterials, major collectors, and local roads.
Secondary (Minor Arterial): The minor arterial street system includes all arterials not classified as principal and contains facilities that place more emphasis on land access than the higher system and offer a lower level of traffic mobility. Such facilities may carry local bus routes and provide intra -community continuity, but ideally should not penetrate identifiable neighborhoods. This system should include urban connections to rural collector roads where such connections have not been classified as urban principal arterials. Hellman Avenue is considered a Secondary Arterial in Caltrans (CRS) maps.
SECTION 2: OVERVIEW
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE:
Speed limits in California are governed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), Sections 22348 through N Atlantic Blvd
LEGEND
Segment 1: Hellman Avenue between Atlantic Blvd and Garfield Avenue and Segment 2: Garfield Avenue to New Avenue
Hellman Ave
N Garfield Ave
N New Ave
Alhambra Ave
N Ynez Ave
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 7 of 22 22413. The statutes establish or provide means of establishing speed limits by:
1. Basic speed limit law.
Section 22350 of the CVC provides that no person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, traffic and the surface and width of the highway, and in no event at a speed w hich endangers the safety of persons or property. This is the basic speed limit law.
2. Prima facie speed limits are specified by statute or established by the State or local authorities within their respective jurisdictions on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey. Prima facie speed limits are specific limits stated in the CVC or specific limits established on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey authorized by the CVC. Prima facie speed limits are preempted by the basic speed limit law when the conditions in CVC Section 22350 are met.
Section 22352 of the CVC establishes prima facie speed limits as follows and shall be applicable unless changed as authorized in the CVC and if so changed, only when signs have been erected giving notice of the change:
a. Fifteen miles per hour.
• At a railroad grade crossing with an obstructed view. • At an uncontrolled highway intersection with an obstructed view. • In an alley.
b. Twenty-five miles per hour.
• On any highway other than a State highway, in any business or residence district, CVC Sections 235 and 515 define a "business district” and a “residence district” respectively. Section 240 and 40802 of the CVC prescribes a method for determining whether a highway can be considered within a business or residence district.
• Unless a different limit is established by procedures described elsewhere in the code. • In a school zone, posted with SCHOOL warning signs.
• When passing a facility primarily used by senior citizens and contiguous to a street other than a State highway and posted with a SENIOR warning sign.
Increase of local speed limits to 65 miles per hour CVC Section 22357. (a) Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey that a speed greater than 25 mph would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe upon any street other than a state highway otherwise subject to a prima facie limit of 25 mph, local authorities may by ordinance determine and declare a prima facie speed limit of 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60 mph or a maximum speed of 65mph, whichever is found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe. The speed limit shall become effective when signs are installed on the street and not revised unless
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LOCAL AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS:
Sections 22357 and 22358 of CVC authorize local authorities to establish prima facie speed limits on streets and roads under their jurisdiction on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey. The declared prima Facie limits shall become effective when appropriate signs giving notice are erected upon the street.
SPEED TRAP:
Section 40802 2B(i) of the CVC provides that prima facie speed limits established under Sections 22352, 22354, 22357, 22358 and 22358.3 may not be enforced by radar unless the speed limit has been justified by an engineering and traffic survey conducted within one of the following time periods; five years to the date of the violation, within the last 7 years or if an engineering and traffic survey was conducted more than 7 years prior to the date of the alleged violation, and a registered engineer evaluates the section of the highway and determines that no significant changes in roadway or traffic conditions have occurred, including, but not limited to, changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traffic volume, the survey applies for 14 years.
This section does no t apply to lo cal streets, roads, school zones or senior zones which hav e been set at the Prima Facie speed limit. Local streets are defined to have the following characteristics:
• Width not more than 40 feet
• Not more than .5 miles of uninterrupted length
• 1 lane in each direction
Senior Zones are those areas approaching or passing a senior center building or other facility primarily used by senior citizens or the grounds thereof that is posted with a standard “Senior” warning sign pursuant to Section 22352.
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY:
Section 627 of CVC defines the term engineering and traffic survey and lists its requirements. Section 627 states: "An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the Department of Transportation, consideration of all of the following: prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements, accident records, highway traffic and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver."
The Engineering and Traffic Survey should contain sufficient information to document that the conditions of CVC Section 627 have been complied with and that other conditions not readily apparent to motorists are properly identified.
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 9 of 22 Adopted by Monterey Park City Council Resolution No. xx-xx on August X, 2024 In determining the speed limit, which most appropriately facilitates the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and prudent, crucial factors such as prevailing speeds, unexpected conditions, and collision records are examined.
Determination of posted speed limits follow the latest CAMUTCD Policy as Revision 7, March 2023 by the State of California Department of Transportation. Speed limits shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed of free-flowing traffic (CVC Section 22358.6(a)). However, in cases in which the speed limit needs to be rounded up to the nearest five miles per hour increment of the 85 th percentile speed, the Department of Transportation or a local authority may decide to instead round down the speed limit to the lower five miles per hour increment, but then the Department of Transportation or a local authority shall not reduce the speed limit any further for any reason CVC 21400(4)(b).
An example of the application of this speed limit criteria is as follows:
• If the 85th percentile speed in a speed survey is (37 MPH) then the speed limit would be posted at 35 MPH or optionally reduced to 30 MPH. However,
• If the 85th percentile speed in a speed survey is (38 MPH) then the speed limit would be posted at 40 MPH or optionally reduced to 35 MPH.
The 85th percentile speed is often referred to as the critical speed. Pace speed is defined as the 10 -mile increment of speed containing the largest number of vehicles. Speed limits established on the basis of the 85th percentile conform to the consensus of those who drive highways as to what speed is reasonable and prudent and are not dependent on the judgment of one or a few individuals.
Basic speed law states that no person shall drive at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent. The majority of drivers comply with this law. Speed limits set at the 85 th percentile speed provide law enforcement officers with a means of controlling drivers who will not conform to what the majority considers reasonable and prudent.
When roadside development results in traffic conflicts and unusual conditions which are not readily apparent to drivers, speed limits somewhat below the 85th percentile may be justified.
CALIFORNIA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (CAMUTCD):
Section 2B.13 CAMUTCD: Reduction of 85th Percentile Speed by Justification of an Engineering and Traffic Study and Approved by a Civil or Traffic Engineer.
Standard:
12a: When a speed limit is to be posted, it shall be established at the nearest 5 MPH increment of the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic, except as shown in the two Options below for rounding down and using 5 mph speed reduction (CVC Section 22358.6(b)), or rounding up (CVC Section 22358.6(c)), or if using additional 5 mph speed reduction on local agency roadways for safety corridor designation (CVC
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Option:
1. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85 th
-percentile speed would require a
rounding down, the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5. CVC Sections 22353, 22353.2, 22353.3, 22353.4, and 22353.5, may also be considered, if applicable. See Standard below for documentation requirements. Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(b).
2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used. Refer to CVC Section 21400(b). Refer to CVC Section 22358.6(c).
Standard:
12b: If the speed limit to be posted has had the 5 MPH reduction applied, then an E&TS shall document in writing the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer. The reasons for the lowe r speed limit shall be in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358-22358.5.
Support:
12c: The following example is provided to explain the application of this speed limit criteria:
A. If the 85th percentile speed in a speed survey for a location was 37 MPH, then the speed limit would be established at 35 MPH since it is the closest 5 MPH increment to the 37 MPH speed. As indicated by the option, this 35 MPH established speed limit co uld be reduced by 5 MPH to 30 MPH if the conditions and justification for using this lower speed limit are documented in the E&TS and approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer.
The fundamentals used to establish speed limits recognize that the majority of drivers behave in a safe and reasonable manner but need to be advised of conditions which may not be readily apparent. For this reason, collision history, roadway conditions, traffic characteristics, and land use must be analyzed along with speed measurements to determine speed limits. Speed limit changes are usually coordinated with visible changes in roadway conditions or roadside developments.
In general, speed limits cannot be successfully enforced without voluntary compliance by a majority of drivers. Consequently, only the driver whose behavior is clearly out of line with the normal flow of traffic is considered a violator for enforcement purposes.
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 11 of 22 DATA COLLECTION:
Data was obtained regarding the prevailing speed of vehicles, traffic collisions, visibility restrictions, roadway conditions, pedestrian activities, on-street parking, and land use adjacent to the roadways. Radar speed measurements were conducted during the month of December 2023 and January 2024.
Highway, traffic, and roadside land uses were analyzed for conditions not readily apparent to motorists.
The criteria and procedures described below were applied when using the electronic radar to measure vehicle speeds on the selected streets in City of Monterey Park . Traffic volume and speed in both directions were recorded.
The hours of radar operation were restricted to off -peak period for heavily traveled streets, and to non - congested peak periods on lightly traveled streets on a weekday. The radar measurements were taken from an unmarked vehicle so as not to alter or impede the free flow of traffic.
A total of 100 samples were obtained for each street segment surveyed, where possible. In no case were sample sizes less than 50 vehicles for each direction. For lower volume streets, samples of free -flowing speeds were taken over several periods/days in order to gather the required survey samples.
Collision data was obtained from the computerized accident records system maintained by the State of California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). For purposes of this study, information available for the most recent 3.0 year period was used to develop the collision statistics as a part of the Engineering and Traffic Surveys. Collision data was obtained for the years of 2021, 2022 to December 2023.
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) data at the studied locations were obtained from counts taken by a private traffic counting firm in January 2024. These counts were taken while schools were in session. Any unusual counts were checked and redone in order to verify the amount of traffic each segment carries. The ADT counts were taken by NDS Services.
National Data & Surveying Services
8370 Wilshire Blvd. Ste, 205
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tel (323) 782-0090
www.ndsdata.com
PROCEDURES:
The radar equipment used to collect speed measurements was a SCOUT -MPH Traffic Radar, SHD-04287 serial number, manufactured by Decatur. The unit was calibrated before each series of measurements were taken. Tests of the unit were conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
The results of the radar speed measurements were computed, analyzed, and summarized on standard Traffic Survey Forms. Significant values obtained from computations are as follows:
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 12 of 22 • The Critical Speed or 85th percentile speed, is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. The Critical Speed is the primary guide in determining what the majority of drivers believe is safe and reasonable. Speed limits set higher than the Critical Speed are not considered reasonable and safe. The accepted practice is to set t he speed limit at the nearest 5 MPH increment to the Critical Speed or 85th percentile speed unless other factors require a lower limit.
• The 5 or 10 MPH pace is a measure of the dispersion of speeds within the survey sample and is that 5 or 10 MPH increment containing the highest percentage of speeds in the total sample. The accepted practice is to keep the speed limit within the 10 MPH pace after considering the Critical Speed and any factors requiring a speed lower than the Critical Speed.
The collision data for each street segment was compared to collision rates that can be reasonably expected to occur on streets and highways of the same characteristics. These anticipated collision rates have been developed by Caltrans and are applicable fo r use in the City of Monterey Park. The collision rates used for this study are as follows:
Current collision rates are shown in terms of “accidents per 1,000,000 vehicle miles of travel” for each segment. The rate was calculated for each segment using the following formula:
The Crossroads Software Collision Program calculated the collision rate for each of the segments.
COLLISION RATE = (N x 5,280 x 1,000,000)/ (ADT x L x Y x 365) N: number of collisions within the study segment
ADT: average daily traffic volume
L: length of segment in feet
Y: number of years of accident history
CALIFORNIA STATE HIGHWAYS
STATEWIDE TRAVEL AND COLLISION RATES*
URBAN (Inside City)
2 and 3 lanes
4 or more undivided
4 or more divided
EXPECTED COLLISION RATES
1.69 0.82
0.89 *Source:
2021 Prepared 2023 Crash Summary for District 7 on California State Highways published by State of California, Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Operations
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 13 of 22 Adopted by Monterey Park City Council Resolution No. xx-xx on August X, 2024 As previously indicated, speed limits are usually set at or near the Critical Speed unless there are other factors not readily apparent to a reasonable motorist which may justify a lower limit. The field review of the selected street segments in the City of Monterey Park considered the following factors:
1. Street width and alignment.
2. Pedestrian activity and traffic flow characteristics.
3. Number of lanes, and other channelization and striping patterns.
4. Frequency of intersections, driveways, and on-street parking.
5. Location of stop signs, traffic signals, and other regulatory traffic control devices.
6. Visibility obstructions.
7. Land use and the proximity of schools.
8. Uniformity with existing speed zones in adjacent jurisdictions.
9. Any other unusual condition not readily apparent to the driver.
10. Location of any uncontrolled Crosswalks.
11. Bike lanes, bike routes.
SECTION 3: SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
The Engineering and Traffic Survey summary presented in this report illustrate the results of a thorough evaluation of the data collected and provides a recommended speed limit for each street segment surveyed. In each case, the recommended speed limit is consistent with the prevailing behavior as demonstrated by the radar speed measurements.
The Legislature, in adopting Section 22358.5 of the California Vehicle Code, has made it clear that it is their intent that physical conditions such as width, curvature, grade and surface conditions, or any other condition readily apparent to a driver, in the absence of other factors, would not require special downward speed zoning. The basic rule of Section 22350 is sufficient regulation as to such conditions.
The recommendations contained in this report were intended to establish prima facie speed limits. Prima Facie limits advise the motorist and enforcement agencies of the reasonable speed for a section of highway for prevailing conditions. They are not intended to be absolute. All violations of these speed limits are violations of the basic speed law (Section 22350 of California Vehicle Code). This statute states that a person shall not drive a vehicle as a speed greater than is safe having regard for traffic , roadway, and weather conditions. A prima facie limit merely suggests a safe speed under normal conditions.
The following Table 3 provides a summary of each of the segments included in the engineering and traffic survey indicating the existing posted speed limit, ADT, number of collisions, collision rates, 85th percentile speed, change in limit and proposed 2024 speed limit.
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 14 of 22 Table 3: City of Monterey Park 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey Summary Adopted by Monterey Park Council Resolution No. XX-XX on XX, 2024 ID Primary
Location
Limits
Street
Class. (A)
Existing
Posted
Speed
2023/
2024
ADT
No. of
Acc. in
4.0/yr
per.
Collision
Rate
Expected
Collision
Rate
85%
Speed
10 MPH
Pace
Limit
Per
85%
Change
in Limit?
Yes/No
Adopted
2024
Speed
Limit
Beginning Ending
1 Hellman
Avenue
Atlantic
Boulevard
Garfield
Avenue Secondary 30 7409 6 1.14 1.69 32.4 25-34 30 No 30 2 Hellman
Avenue
Garfield
Avenue New Avenue Secondary 35 9731 13 1.47 1.69 32.3 25-34 30 Yes 30 (A): Street Classifications taken from the California Road Systems Map – FHA and Caltrans based on CVC40802(b)(1) When a speed limit is to be posted, it shall be established at the nearest 5mph increment of the 85th% speed of free-flowing traffic (CVC Section 22358.8.6a, except as shown in the options below for rounding down and/or using a 5mph speed reduction. • Option 1: CVC 21400 (b) allows a 5 MPH Reduction in 85th% speed by 5 MPH for Rounding Down to Nearest Posted Limit if no further reduction is used.
• Option 2: CVC 627, 22358.5 and CAMUTCD 2B.13 allows the posted speed to be reduced by 5 MPH from the 85th% speed due to road conditions, and land use.
• Option 3: CVC 627, 22358.5 posted speed may be set 5 MPH lower than 85th% speed based on a higher-than-expected collision rate, land use and roadway conditions.
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Prepared By: Transtech Engineers, Inc. | Page 20 of 22 Adopted by Monterey Park City Council Resolution No. xx-xx on August X, 2024 SECTION 5: AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT) COUNTS
The following pages consist of the ADT count sheets for all segments.
The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) data was obtained from counts taken by a private traffic counting firm in January 2024. These counts were taken while school was in session.
ADT counts were taken by NDS Services.
National Data & Surveying Services
8370 Wilshire Blvd. Ste, 205
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tel (323) 782-0090
Fax (323)375-1666
www.ndsdata.com
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