Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: June 16, 2026
TITLE: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Traffic Safety Commission Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and File the Annual Report for the Traffic Safety Commission for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
SUMMARY
The Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) general duties are to evaluate proposals and requests for traffic control measures and devices that regulate traffic and parking within the City and to provide advice and recommendations to the City Council.
COMPOSITION
The following persons serve as voting members:
1. David Layne, District 4, 5/21/24 – 6/30/27
2. Esther Johnson, District 2, 6/30/25 – 6/30/28
3. Zainab Alkhamaisi, District 2, 6/30/25 – 6/30/28
4. Tyrone McCoy, District 1, 8/15/23 – 6/30/26
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5. Seth Cox, District 3, 5/6/25 - 6/30/27
6. Kimberly Wallen, District 3, 5/6/25 – 6/30/27
7. Kama Burton, District 4, 10/7/2025 – 6/30/2026
8. Sharon Hedges (Alternate), District 2, 5/6/25 – 6/30/26 The current Chair is David Layne, and the current Vice Chair is Esther Johnson.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL/DISPOSTION
There were no recommendations submitted to the City Council for action.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Assembly Bill ( AB) 98/Senate Bill ( SB) 415 Truck -Route Compliance and Public Outreach
The Commission provided a public forum for AB 98 and SB 415 truck-route discussions, including review of draft truck -route concepts, sensitive receptor considerations, enforcement concerns, and public comments from residents, school representatives, and community stakeholders.
Pedestrian Access Plan
The Commission reviewed the Pedestrian Access Plan, which provides a citywide and Edgemont-focused roadmap for improving walkability, filling pedestrian infrastructure gaps, strengthening grant readiness, and prioritizing safety improvements near schools, parks, transit, and residential areas.
Transportation Demand Management Plan
The Commission reviewed the City’s first citywide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan, which supports congestion reduction, air -quality improvement, multimodal mobility, and future grant competitiveness.
Roadway Striping, Signing, and Signal Visibility
The Commission received updates on the City’s ongoing striping and signing efforts, including approximately 37 miles of lane striping and 724 traffic signs replaced in one month, with approximately 108 lane-miles of striping completed and tracked by October.
Traffic Signal Visibility Enhancement Program
The City upgraded signal backplates with yellow retroreflective borders to improve driver visibility, especially at night or during power outages. This work is part of a broader Citywide effort to retrofit older signal heads and maintain current safety standards.
Bike Lane Parking and Bicyclist Safety
The Commission elevated bike lane obstruction as a recurring safety issue and supported a combined strate gy of enforcement, public education, and community reporting to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.
School-Zone Safety and Crossing Guard Program
The Commission continued to support school -area safety through Moreno Valley Police Department (MVPD) enforcement coordination, engineering review of school circulation
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concerns, and updates on the Crossing Guard Program, which staffed all 23 Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) elementary schools.
Neighborhood Speed Management and Traffic-Calming Requests The Commission reviewed resident concerns including Sycamore Canyon speed cushion efforts and Davis Street/Manzanita Avenue vehicle activity, where portable camera monitoring was used.
State of the City Attendance
Commissioners attended the City’s annual State of the City event in August 2025 to represent the Traffic Safety Commission and stay informed on citywide initiatives, transportation priorities, and public safety efforts.
Commission Governance and Public Process
The Commission receive d training on roles and responsibilities and reviewed attendance/accountability requirements to support quorum, transparency, and effective public service.
FUTURE ITEMS
Continue AB 98/SB 415 truck-route outreach, environmental review, map refinement, signage/enforcement planning, and Council consideration of any required ordinance or General Plan updates.
Finalize and advance the Pedestrian Access Plan and TDM Plan for implementation, grant readiness, and future project programming.
Continue to coordinate with MVPD and Community Enhancement Officers on school- zone safety, bike lane parking, and targeted enforcement. Continue review of neighborhood speed management requests, including Sycamore Canyon, Kalmia Avenue, and other resident-reported locations as data and City policy allow.
Continue public education and outreach on roadway safety, bike lane compliance, school safety, and pedestrian safety.
E-bikes and bicycle safety education.
ATTENDANCE
The Commission held six (6) regular meetings during the year. No special meetings were held, as scheduling was impacted by occasional quorum limitations. Attached as a reference is the TSC Commissioner Attendance Sheet for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Name Regular Meeting
Absences
Special Meeting
Absences
Percent Absent
David Layne 0/6 0/0 0%
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Esther Johnson 2/6 0/0 33%
Zainab Alkhamaisi 5/6 0/0 83%
Tyrone McCoy 1/6 0/0 17%
Seth Cox 0/6 0/0 0%
Kimberly Wallen 3/6 0/0 50%
Sharon Hedges (Alternate) 3/6 0/0 50%
ALTERNATIVES
1. There are no alternatives associated with this staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Harold Zamora, P.E. Melissa Walker, P.E.
Engineering Division Manager/ Assistant City Engineer Public Work Director/City Engineer
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_TSC_FY25-26 ANNUAL REPORT.docx Attachments: - Commissioner Attendance Log May 2026_.pdf Final Approval Date: Jun 10, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez