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MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
City of Riverside
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair Dilesh Sheth, and Members, Deborah Martin, Karen Brown, Ignacio Carrillo, Tyler Madary, John Bulinski and Art Loza
ABSENT: Member Frank Brown and V. Chair Brandon Bullock
STAFF PRESENT: Phillip Nitollama, Brett Craig, and Yadira Catalan
Chair Sheth called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Member Martin and seconded by Member K. Brown approving the April 6, 2022, Transportation Board meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
E-COMMENT COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC
No E-Comments received.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT
Receive and File.
REMOVAL OF NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND STOP SIGNS AND INSTALLATION OF HAWK SIGNAL AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION – MADISON STREET AT EMERALD STREET
Two resident representatives spoke in support of the removal of stop signs and installation of the HAWK signal. Following the discussion, motion was made by Member Martin and seconded by Member K. Brown recommending that the Tra nsportation Board recommend that the City Council approve:
1. Removal of the existing stop signs and associated pavement markings along northbound and southbound Madison Street at its intersection with Emerald Street to facilitate the installation of a High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) signal; and
2. Installation of Public Notification Signage for the Stop Sign Removals at the subject intersection for a minimum of 45 days.
Motion carried unanimously.
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SPEED LIMIT ZONE ESTABLISHMENTS – JURUPA AVENUE AND MOBLEY AVENUE
Following discussion m otion was made by Member Madary and seconded by Member Bulinski recommending that the Transportation Board recommend that the City Council approve:
1. Establishment of a 35 MPH speed limit zone on Jurupa Avenue from Rutland Avenue to Crest Avenue; and
2. Establishment a 30 MPH speed limit zone on Mobley Avenue from Hole Avenue to Cook Avenue.
Motion carried unanimously.
ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT SUSPENSION & EXEMPTION POLICIES
Following discussion m otion was made by Member Loza and seconded by Member Madary recommending that the Transportation Board recommend that the City Council:
1. Receive a report on the City’s existing Street Sweeping Program enforcement suspensions & exemptions practices;
2. Establish transparent policies to apply when exempting street sweeping enforcement and when individuals, businesses , agencies, and/or e ntities including various City Departments request temporary parking enforcement suspension;
3. Adopt an ordinance to:
a. Add Chapter 10.08.050 to the Riverside Municipal Code authorizing the City Traffic Engineer or designee to suspend a ny parking regulatio ns or restrictions following the conditions set forth;
b. Amend the Riverside Municipal Code authorizing the City Manager to permit parking without imposition of the time limits or fees established when a need exists due to special event s or meetings to include “elections” in Chapters 10.52.100 (B) for any municipal roadwa y and 10.60.010 (D) for any municipal parking facility; and
4. Provide any feedback, recommended program changes and direction to staff on next steps.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
MAIT Report – Quarterly Oral Update
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Receive and file
City Council Actions on Traffic Engineering Related Items
Mariposa All ey Update – Vacation process is required. Develo pment Review Committee reviewed at May 2022 Meeting. Scheduled for Planning Commission and then City Council.
Receive and file
Traffic Engineer Updates
1. Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle VI - Five (5) grant applications submitted
2. CIP Update 2022-24 – Total of eight (8) projects.
Receive and file
ITEMS FOR FUTURE TRANSPORT ATION BOARD CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY
A MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
1. Provide update 6-months after installation of HAWK Signal at Madison and Emerald.
2. City Staff actions after major accident collisions
The Board adjourned at 6:42 pm