CITY OF MOORPARK
CHRIS R. ENEGREN
Mayor
RENEE DELGADO
Councilmember
CHRIS BARRETT
Councilmember
TOM MEANS
Councilmember
DR. ANTONIO CASTRO
Councilmember
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT | 323 Science Drive, Moorpark, California 93021 Main City Phone Number (805) 517-6200 | Fax (805) 532-2555 | [email protected]
ANNOTATED AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS STANDING COMMITTEE
(Committee Members Mayor Enegren and Councilmember Castro) Monday, January 6, 2025, at 5:45 pm
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
5:45 pm
2. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: CHRIS ENEGREN, MAYOR; DR. ANTONIO CASTRO, COUNCILMEMBER; DANIEL KIM, CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; LINDA MYSZKOWSKI, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II; DARIN HENDREN, POLICE CHIEF.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NONE.
4. DISCUSSION ITEM(S):
TRANSPORTATION
NONE.
PUBLIC WORKS
A. Consider and provide input for parking restrictions at Magnolia Ave / Valley Road.
Purpose: Discussion regarding traffic safety concerns on Magnolia Avenue / Valley Road. (Verbal Presentation, No Staff Report) (Staff: Daniel Kim)
DANIEL KIM, CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE of a traffic and parking concern reported by a resident that resides on Valley Road. The reported concern is THAT MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND EVERETT STREET FEED INTO A THIRD ROAD, VALLEY ROAD at the intersection.
BOTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND EVERETT STREET IS APPROXIMATELY 40’ IN
WIDTH AND THEY EACH FEED INTO VALLEY ROAD, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 20’ IN WIDTH, CREATING A BOTTLENECK AND POTENTIALSAFETY CONCERN when vehicles are parked at the intersection.
DANIEL KIM, CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A COUPLE OF SUGGESTIONS TO MITIGATE THE ISSUE. ONE SOLUTION IS TO restrict parking at the intersection in front of 802 magnolia avenue to keep it clear. . ANOTHER SOLUTION PRESENTED WAS TO INSTALL PARKING SIGNS THAT
REQUEST THE MOTORIST TO PARK TWO WHEELS ON THE PAVEMENT (STREET) AND THE OTHER TWO WHEELS ON THE EMBANKMENT AREA WHICH CREATES MORE ROAD SPACE FOR TRAVEL.
Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee
January 6, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda
The Committee requested that staff return with more information regarding the right-of-way and private property lines, street plans, and dimensions to better understand and evaluate the parking concern not just at the intersection, but along Valley Road
B. Update and Review of traffic safety concern on Mill Valley PURPOSE: Discuss traffic related concerns on Mill Valley Road. (Verbal Presentation, No Staff Report) (Staff: Daniel Kim)
DANIEL KIM, CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE A TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERN ON MILL VALLEY ROAD. This is a follow-up item from a resident requesting a mid-block, marked crosswalk on Mill Valley Road., BETWEEN BLACKSMITH COURT AND BEAR VALLEY ROAD.
THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED THE resident’s concern AND recommended that a mid-block, marked crosswalk not be installed at the requested location. It was recommended that pedestrians use the existing intersection at Bear Valley Road to cross Mill Valley Road.
C. Introduction of Assembly Bill No. 413 (daylighting law) to amend Section 22500 of the California Vehicle Code.
PURPOSE: Introduce AB413 and update the Moorpark Municipal Code to reflect changes to the Section 22500 of the CVC. (Verbal Presentation, No Staff Report) (Staff: Daniel Kim and Captain Darin Hendren)
DANIEL KIM, CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, AND DARIN HENDREN, POLICE CHIEF, PRESENTED ASSEMBLY BILL 413 AND EXPLAINED
HOW THEY WILL CONTINUE OUTREACH EFFORTS TO THE RESIDENTS REGARDING AB413. THE PLAN IS TO CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY
POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA, PLACING BILINGUAL WARNINGS ON CARS THAT ARE PARKED WITHIN THE 15’ OR 20’ OF A PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION.
ADDITIONALLY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR KIM AND CAPTAIN HENDREN EXPLAINED THAT THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE WILL NEED TO BE UPDATED
IN ORDER TO CITE THOSE VEHICLES PARKED WITHIN THE PROHIBITED NO PARKING AREA WHICH IS WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE VEHICLE APPROACH SIDE OF ANY MARKED OR UNMARKED CROSSWALK; OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF ANY CROSWALK WHERE A CURB EXTENSION IS PRESENT.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
7:10 pm
All writings and documents provided to the members of the Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee of the City of Moorpark regarding all agenda items are available for public inspection at the City Hall public counter located at 323 Science Drive during regular business hours. The agendas and agenda reports for City Council Standing Committee meetings are available on the City's website at www.moorparkca.gov.
Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee
January 6, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda
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