Traffic & Safety Commission

CITY OF BELL GARDENS Traffic & Safety Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM AGENDA LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 The meeting will be held at Bell Gardens City Hall in the Council Chambers. The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually as instructed below. You may view the meeting live on the City's website at https://www.bellgardens.org/i-want-to/watch-commission-meetings . Agendas are available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public participation may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting Elva Gamboa, Secretary by telephone at 562-806-7770 or via email Pwadmin@bellgardens.org no later than 72-hours before the scheduled meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the members of the Traffic and Safety Commission on any item listed on the agenda or on matters which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Traffic and Safety Commission. Public participation are limited to three (3) minutes. Public participation for non-agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public participation can be made by any of the following ways: IN-PERSON: Members of the public can provide in-person participation at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in person, subject to capacity limits. Public participation are limited to (3) minutes per speaker, unless different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Traffic & Safety Commission should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Card" by 5:00 pm. BY TELEPHONE: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Webinar ID: 813 0091 8706# Passcode: 2021# To address the City Council press *9 to raise your hand then *6 to unmute yourself when instructed. Page 1 of 25 VIRTUALLY LIVE: Members of the public may participate via Zoom by https://zoom.us/join and entering the Zoom Meeting ID: 813 0091 8706 Passcode: 2021 Public participation may also be made via the Zoom app by using the "Raise Hand" feature when it is your turn to speak the host will unmute you. Participation will not be accepted in the QandA Chat function of the zoom app. WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public participation may be emailed to PublicComments@bellgardens.org or mailed to: Department of Public Works, 8327 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201. To ensure distribution to the members of the Traffic and Safety Commission prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments no later than one (1) hour prior to the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after, will be distributed to the members of the Traffic and Safety Commission and will be part of the official public record of this meeting. For more information, you may contact Elva Gamboa office during regular business hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday at (562) 806-7770. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSIONERS Vacant / Commissioner Edgar Lopez / Commissioner Gustavo Mendez / Commissioner Samuel Perez / Commissioner David Heredia / Chair 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY During this time, the members of the public may address the Traffic and Safety Commissioners regarding any items listed on the agenda. Public participation are limited to 3 minutes per person. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Traffic and Safety Commission request specific items to be Page 2 of 25 removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business. 6.1 Approval of Minutes of the Traffic & Safety Commission 5 - 11 Meeting of October 7, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve the minutes of the October 7, 2025 meeting 6.2 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request for Speed Humps on Perry 12 - 13 Road between Florence Place and Florence Avenue RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission deny and close out the citizen speed hump request on Perry Road between Florence Place and Florence Avenue. 6.3 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request for Speed Humps on Ajax 14 - 15 Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission deny and close out the citizen speed hump request on Ajax Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street. 6.4 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Red Curb Parking 16 - 18 Restrictions Fronting 6423 El Selinda Avenue RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve for City Council consideration the request for the installation of three (3) feet of red curb parking restrictions on the north side of the driveway fronting 6423 El Selinda Avenue to improve sight distance conditions. 6.5 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Red Curb Parking 19 - 21 Restrictions Fronting 5845 Clara Street RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve for City Council consideration the request for the installation of three (3) feet of red curb parking restrictions on both sides of the driveway fronting 5845 Clara Street to improve sight-distance conditions. 6.6 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Disabled Person Parking 22 - 25 Space Fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue RECOMMENDATION: Page 3 of 25  It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve for City Council consideration the installation of 18 feet of designated blue curb and R9 (CA) sign/post for a disabled person parking space fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue. 7. DISCUSSION 7.1 Reorganization and Selection of Chairperson/Vice Chairperson RECOMMENDATION: The Traffic and Safety Commission shall elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among its members for a term of a one year per Bell Gardens Municipal Code 2.35.050. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 9. DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORT 10. ADJOURNMENT Elva Gamboa, Secretary Agenda Posted on November 26, 2025 Page 4 of 25  CITY OF BELL GARDENS Traffic & Safety Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM MINUTES LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE, BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 The meeting will be held at Bell Gardens City Hall in the Council Chambers. The public may attend the meeting in person or virtually as instructed below. You may view the meeting live on the City's website at https://www.bellgardens.org/i-want-to/watch-commission-meetings . Agendas are available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public comment may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting Elva Gamboa, Commission Secretary by telephone at 562-806-7770 or via email pwadmin@bellgardens.org no later than 72-hours before the scheduled meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The members of the public may address the members of the Traffic and Safety Commission on any item listed on the agenda or on matters which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Traffic and Safety Commission. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Public comments for non-agenda items will be limited to a total of 30 minutes. Public comments can be made by any of the following ways: IN-PERSON: Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chambers will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in person, subject to capacity limits. Public comments are limited to (3) minutes per speaker, unless different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Traffic & Safety Commission should do so by submitting a "Public Comment Page 5 of 25 Card" by 5:00 pm. Page 6 of 25 BY TELEPHONE: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Webinar ID: 813 0091 8706# Passcode: 2021# To address the City Council press *9 to raise your hand then *6 to unmute yourself when instructed. VIRTUALLY LIVE: Members of the public may participate via Zoom by https://zoom.us/join and entering the Zoom Meeting ID: 813 0091 8706 Passcode: 2021 Comments may also be made via the Zoom app by using the "Raise Hand" feature when it is your turn to speak the host will unmute you. Comments will not be accepted in the Q and A Chat function of the zoom app. WRITTEN COMMENTS: Public comments may be emailed to pwadmin@bellgardens.org or mailed to: Public Works Department, 8327 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201. To ensure distribution to the members of the Commission prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments no later than one (1) hour prior to the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after, will be distributed to the members of the Commission and will be part of the official public record of this meeting. For more information, you may contact the Public Works Department during regular business hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday at (562) 806-7770. 1 CALL TO ORDER The Traffic and Safety Commission held its regular meeting on October 7, in the City Council Chambers, 7100 Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA with Commissioner Mendez calling the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. 2 ROLL CALL OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION MEMBERS Present: Edgar Lopez / Commissioner Gustavo Mendez / Commissioner Samuel Perez / Commissioner Absent: Hugo Alvarado / Commissioner David Heredia / Chair 3 INVOCATION The invocation was given by Public Works/Facilities Director Bernardo Iniguez. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Edgar Lopez. 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMISSION During this time, the members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items Page 7 of 25 within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Traffic and Safety Commission. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person subject to an overall 30-minute period for non-agenda items and overall 30-minutes for agenda items. Government Code Section 54590 prohibits the City Council /Successor Agency from taking action or engaging in discussion on a specific item unless it appears on the agenda. Margie Martin, resident at Kress Avenue, provided a comment regarding the request by residents for speed humps along Kress Avenue. Virginia Real, resident of Bell Gardens, provided comment regarding parking situation and blue curb request on Felix Avenue. 6 CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 6.1 – 6.3) All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items called for separate discussion will be heard as the next order of business. 6.1 Minutes of the Traffic & Safety Commission Meeting of August 5, 2025 August 5, 2025 – Traffic and Safety Commission Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve the attached minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Perez to approve staff’s recommendation, seconded by Commissioner Lopez to approve Item No. 6.1. The motion carried 3-0-0-2 with the following vote: Moved by: Samuel Perez Seconded by: Edgar Lopez YES: Edgar Lopez, Gustavo Mendez, and Samuel Perez Carried 3-0 7 DISCUSSION (Item Nos. 7.1 - 7.3) 7.1 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Speed Humps on Kress Avenue From East Florence Avenue to Clara Street RECOMMENDATION: It is the City Traffic Engineer's recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission: 1. Authorize staff to distribute a Speed Hump Survey Questionnaire to all residents fronting Kress Avenue from Florence Avenue to Clara Street, requesting their confirmation of support or opposition of the proposed speed hump installation; and 2. If at least 51% resident support is obtained, approve for City Council consideration the installation of the proposed speed hump on Kress Avenue; or if less than 51% resident support is obtained, then deny and close out the citizen speed hump request. CONCLUSION: Page 8 of 25  After reviewing the Policy criteria and the collected traffic-related data, the City Traffic Engineer has determined the subject residential block of Kress Avenue meets the requirements to proceed with the next step in the consideration of the citizen speed hump request; which would include the distribution of the Speed Hump Survey Questionnaire to all residents fronting Kress Avenue from Florence Avenue to Clara Street FISCAL IMPACT: None. Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, and Dennis Barnes, Traffic Engineer, provided a traffic safety analysis report. A motion was made by Commissioner Perez to approve staff’s recommendation, seconded by Commissioner Lopez to approve Item No. 7.1. The motion carried 3-0-0-2 with the following vote: Moved by: Samuel Perez Seconded by: Edgar Lopez YES: Edgar Lopez, Gustavo Mendez, and Samuel Perez Carried 3-0 7.2 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request for Disabled Person Parking Space Fronting 8045 Felix Avenue RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission deny the request for a disabled person parking space fronting 8045 Felix Avenue. CONCLUSION: After a review of field conditions, documentation, and the City Policy, the City Traffic Engineer recommends denying the request for a disabled person blue curb parking space fronting 8045 Felix Avenue, since the residence has off-street parking available to park their vehicle. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, and Dennis Barnes, Traffic Engineer, provided a traffic safety analysis report. A motion was made by Commissioner Mendez, seconded by Commissioner Lopez to approve for City Council’s consideration of the installation of 18 feet of blue curb fronting 8045 Felix Avenue. The motion carried 3-0-0-2 with the following vote: Moved by: Gustavo Mendez Seconded by: Edgar Lopez YES: Edgar Lopez, Gustavo Mendez, and Samuel Perez Carried 3-0 7.3 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Green Curb Parking Space Fronting 8209 Page 9 of 25  Eastern Avenue RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve for City Council consideration the installation of 22 feet of green curb parking restrictions and a sign for parking along the business frontage at 8209 Eastern Avenue. CONCLUSION: After a review of field conditions, and the Policy, the City Traffic Engineer recommends approving for City Council consideration the installation of 22 feet of green curb parking restrictions, the installation of a modified R32F 20-minute parking sign on a telespar post and stenciling of “20 min” on top of the green curb at 8209 Eastern Avenue. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for the installation of green curb and signage is approximately $350. Funds for materials and labor are available in the Street Maintenance Budget. Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, and Dennis Barnes, Traffic Engineer, provided a traffic safety analysis report. A motion was made by Commissioner Mendez, seconded by Commissioner Lopez to approve Item No. 7.3 The motion carried 3-0-0-2 with the following vote: Moved by: Edgar Lopez Seconded by: Gustavo Mendez YES: Edgar Lopez, Gustavo Mendez, and Samuel Perez Carried 3-0 7.4 Traffic Safety Analysis – Request for Disabled Person Parking Space for 5564 Agra Street RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission deny the request for a disabled person parking space fronting 5564 Agra Street. CONCLUSION: After a review of field conditions, documentation, and the Policy, the City Traffic Engineer recommends denying the request for a disabled person blue curb parking space fronting 5564 Agra Street, since the residence has off-street parking available to park their vehicle. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, and Dennis Barnes, Traffic Engineer, provided a traffic safety analysis report. A motion was made by Commissioner Lopez, seconded by Commissioner Perez to deny the request for a disabled person parking space fronting 5564 Agra Street The motion carried 3-0-0-2 with the following vote: Moved by: Edgar Lopez Seconded by: Samuel Perez Page 10 of 25  YES: Edgar Lopez, Gustavo Mendez, and Samuel Perez Carried 3-0 7.5 Reorganization and Selection of Chairperson/Vice Chairperson Recommendation: The Traffic and Safety Commission shall elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among its members for a term of one year per Bell Gardens Municipal Code 2.35.050. A motion was made by Commissioner Mendez, seconded by Commissioner Lopez to table the Item 7.5 to the next Traffic and Safety Commission Meeting. YES: Edgar Lopez, Gustavo Mendez, and Samuel Perez Carried 3-0 8 COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Edgar Lopez and Commissioner Mendez provided comments. 9 STAFF COMMENTS Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities, provided updates and comments. 10 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Page 11 of 25  CITY OF BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Traffic and Safety Commission FROM: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities BY: Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Analysis – Request for Speed Humps on Perry Road between Florence Place and Florence Avenue DATE: December 2, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission deny and close out the citizen speed hump request on Perry Road between Florence Place and Florence Avenue. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Public Works Department received a signed Speed Hump Petition from residents requesting the installation of speed humps on Perry Road from Florence Place to Florence Avenue in accordance with the City’s Policy for the Installation/Removal of Speed (Policy). The residents expressed concerns regarding speeding activity on this street segment. Figure 1 shows an aerial photo of the subject street segment. Figure 1 - Aerial View of Perry Road Between Florence Place and Florence Avenue. 1 Page 12 of 25 ANALYSIS OF REQUEST In accordance with the Policy, each speed hump request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and submitted to the Traffic and Safety Commission for review and consideration. The following information summarizes some of the key points reviewed during the speed hump evaluation process by the City Traffic Engineer: • Local, residential street with one lane of travel in each direction. • Roadway width is not more than 40 feet. • There are no curves that would make it difficult for drivers to see the speed humps. • Traffic volumes are between 500 and 3,500 vehicles per day. • Posted speed limit/Prima facia speed limit of 25 miles per hour (MPH). • Actual measured 85th percentile speeds greater than 25 MPH by 8 MPH or more. • Speed humps shall not be installed on roadways with grades over 6 percent. • Street is not a transit route or primary emergency response route. • Citizen Support: Prior to the installation of speed humps, at least fifty-one (51%) percent of residents residing along the affected street should support the request (one vote per each legal address). In response to the request, the City Traffic Engineer ordered traffic volume counts and a speed profile for Perry Road between Florence Place and Florence Avenue. The purpose was to confirm the extent of reported speeding activity on Perry Road and to review the traffic volume data needed to determine if the local street meets the Policy’s requirements. Perry Road is a north-south local residential street providing one lane of travel in each direction with a prima facia and posted speed limit of 25 MPH. This block has single-family and multi-family homes on both sides of the street. The roadway width is approximately 40 feet wide from curb to curb. The block length of Perry Road between Florence Place and Florence Avenue is approximately 760 feet. The results of the average daily traffic volume count over a three-day period show that Perry Road carries an average of 3,540 vehicles per day. The traffic volumes were recorded from October 21, 2025, to October 23, 2025. If the 85th percentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit by 8 MPH, this would indicate speeding activity. The recorded speed profile measurements were made for the combined directions of northbound and southbound. The average speed on Perry Road was 26 MPH. Perry Road’s recorded 85th percentile speed was 30.6 is MPH, which does not exceed the prima facia and posted speed limit by 8 MPH. Furthermore, the traffic volumes exceeded 3,500 cars on some days; therefore, this residential street does not meet the Policy’s speed criteria. If conditions change after 12 months, the request can be reopened and another study can be performed. CONCLUSION: After reviewing the Policy criteria and the collected traffic-related data, the City Traffic Engineer has determined the subject block of Perry Road do not meet the requirements to proceed with the next step in the consideration of the citizen speed hump request. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. 2 Page 13 of 25  CITY OF BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Traffic and Safety Commission FROM: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities BY: Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Analysis – Request for Speed Humps on Ajax Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street DATE: December 2, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission deny and close out the citizen speed hump request on Ajax Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Public Works Department received a signed Speed Hump Petition from residents requesting the installation of speed humps on Ajax Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street in accordance with the City’s Policy for the Installation/Removal of Speed (Policy). The residents expressed concerns regarding speeding activity on this street segment. Figure 1 shows an aerial photo of the subject street segment. Figure 1 - Aerial View of Ajax Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street 1 Page 14 of 25 ANALYSIS OF REQUEST In accordance with the Policy, each speed hump request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and submitted to the Traffic and Safety Commission for review and consideration. The following information summarizes some of the key points reviewed during the speed hump evaluation process by the City Engineer and/or City Traffic Engineer: • Local, residential street with one lane of travel in each direction. • Roadway width is not more than 40 feet. • There are no curves that would make it difficult for drivers to see the speed humps. • Traffic volumes are between 500 and 3,500 vehicles per day. • Posted speed limit/Prima facia speed limit of 25 miles per hour (MPH). • Actual measured 85th percentile speeds greater than 25 MPH by 8 MPH or more. • Speed humps shall not be installed on roadways with grades over 6 percent. • Street is not a transit route or primary emergency response route. • Citizen Support: Prior to the installation of speed humps, at least fifty-one (51%) percent of residents residing along the affected street should support the request (one vote per each legal address). In response to the request, the City Traffic Engineer ordered traffic volume counts and a speed profile for Ajax Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street. The purpose was to confirm the extent of reported speeding activity on Ajax Avenue and to review the traffic volume data needed to determine if the local street meets the Policy’s requirements. Ajax Avenue is a north-south local residential street providing one lane of travel in each direction with a prima facia and posted speed limit of 25 MPH. This block has single-family and multi-family homes on one side of the street and commercial buildings on the other side of the street. The roadway width is approximately 40 feet wide from curb to curb. The block length of Ajax Avenue between Lubec Street and Ludell Street is approximately 875 feet. The results of the average daily traffic volume count over a three-day period show that Ajax Avenue carries an average of 3,631 vehicles per day. The traffic volumes were recorded from October 21, 2025, to October 23, 2025. If the 85th percentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit by 8 MPH, this would indicate speeding activity. The recorded speed profile measurements were made for the combined directions of northbound and southbound. The average speed on Ajax Avenue was 26.3 MPH. Ajax Avenue’s recorded 85th percentile speed was 31.3 MPH, which does not exceed the prima facia and posted speed limit by 8 MPH. Furthermore, the traffic volumes exceeded 3,500 cars on some days; therefore, this residential street does not meet the Policy’s speed criteria. If conditions change after 12 months, the request can be reopened and another study can be performed. CONCLUSION: After reviewing the Policy criteria and the collected traffic-related data, the City Traffic Engineer has determined the subject block of Ajax Avenue does not meet the requirements to proceed with the next step in the consideration of the citizen speed hump request. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. 2 Page 15 of 25  CITY OF BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Traffic and Safety Commission FROM: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities BY: Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Red Curb Parking Restrictions Fronting 6423 El Selinda Avenue DATE: December 2, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve for City Council consideration the request for the installation of three (3) feet of red curb parking restrictions on the north side of the driveway fronting 6423 El Selinda Avenue to improve sight distance conditions. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Public Works Department received a request from a resident to install 3 feet of red curb on the north side of the driveway at 6423 El Selinda Avenue to allow better sight distance while exiting the property. The City addresses these types of requests on a case-by-case basis. Each case is to be evaluated to address safety concerns and maximize parking in residential neighborhoods. INVESTIGATION AND DISCUSSION: In response to the request, the City Traffic Engineer completed a site investigation of the location to confirm the existing conditions of the site. El Selinda Avenue is local residential street with a posted 25 miles per hour (MPH) speed limit. Figure 1 provides an aerial view of 6423 El Selinda Avenue. The property at 6423 El Selinda Avenue is zoned as high density residential as shown in Figure 2. Page 16 of 25  Figure 1 - Aerial View of 6423 El Selinda Avenue. Figure 2 - Street View of 6423 El Selinda Avenue Looking East Page 17 of 25 Staff reviewed the request to add red curb in front of 6423 El Selinda Avenue. Parked vehicles near the driveway may create a situation where drivers enter the roadway without having a clear line of sight of oncoming cars. Red curb installation will increase visibility for the driver. Red curb tipping, also known as driveway red tipping or red zone, refers to short sections of red curb paint installed adjacent to driveways, typically on both sides, to enhance visibility and maneuverability when entering or exiting. Figure 3 displays 3 feet of red curb tipping on the north side of the residence’s driveway. The recommended 3 feet of red curb tipping should improve safety and visibility for all modes of travel at the intersection and prevent vehicles from parking and blocking access to the residential driveway. 3ft of Red Curb Figure 3 – Three (3) feet of Red Curb Tipping on North Side of 6423 El Selinda Avenue. CONCLUSION: After a review of field conditions, the City Traffic Engineer recommends approving the request for painting 3 feet of red curb parking restrictions on the north side of 6423 El Selinda Avenue to improve sight distance. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for the installation of red curb tipping is approximately $250 and is available in the current Street Maintenance Budget. 3 Page 18 of 25  CITY OF BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Traffic and Safety Commission FROM: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities BY: Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Red Curb Parking Restrictions Fronting 5845 Clara Street DATE: December 2, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve for City Council consideration the request for the installation of three (3) feet of red curb parking restrictions on both sides of the driveway fronting 5845 Clara Street to improve sight-distance conditions. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Public Works Department received a request from a resident to install 3 feet of red curb on both sides of the driveway at 5845 Clara Street to allow better sight distance while exiting the property. The City addresses these types of requests on a case-by-case basis. Each case is to be evaluated to address safety concerns and maximize parking in residential neighborhoods. INVESTIGATION AND DISCUSSION: In response to the request, the City Traffic Engineer completed a site investigation of the location to confirm the existing conditions of the site. Clara Street is a local residential street with a posted 25 miles per hour (MPH) speed limit. Figure 1 provides an aerial view of 5845 Clara Street. The property at 5845 Clara Street is zoned as high density residential as shown in Figure 2. 1 Page 19 of 25  Figure 1 - Aerial View of 5845 Clara Street. Figure 2 - Street View of 5845 Clara Street Looking North. Staff reviewed the request to add red curb in front of 5845 Clara Street. Parked vehicles near the driveway may create a situation where drivers enter the roadway without having a clear line of sight of oncoming cars. Red curb installation will increase visibility for the driver. Red curb tipping, also known as driveway red tipping or red zone, refers to short 2 Page 20 of 25 sections of red curb paint installed adjacent to driveways, typically on both sides, to enhance visibility and maneuverability when entering or exiting. Figure 3 displays 3 feet of red curb tipping on the east side of residence’s driveway. The recommended 3 feet of red curb tipping should improve safety and visibility for all modes of travel at the intersection and prevent vehicles from parking and blocking access to the residential driveway. CONCLUSION: After a review of field conditions, the City Traffic Engineer recommends approving the request for painting 3 feet of red curb parking restrictions on both sides of the driveway at 5845 Clara Street to improve sight distance. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for the installation of red curb tipping is approximately $250 and is available in the current Street Maintenance Budget. 3 Page 21 of 25  CITY OF BELL GARDENS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Traffic and Safety Commission FROM: Bernardo Iniguez, Director of Public Works/Facilities BY: Dennis Barnes, City Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Analysis – Request For Disabled Person Parking Space Fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue DATE: December 2, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the Traffic and Safety Commission approve for City Council consideration the installation of 18 feet of designated blue curb and R9 (CA) sign/post for a disabled person parking space fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Staff received a request to install a disabled person parking space from the resident of 7741 Ramish Avenue. The City has a Policy for On-Street Parking for Disabled Persons in Residential Areas (Policy) to evaluate requests for disabled person parking spaces on the City’s streets. A disabled residential owner or relative of the City of Bell Gardens may request that a blue curb disabled person parking space be installed in front of that person’s residence. To qualify for a disabled person parking space, the applicant must meet ALL of the following criteria: 1. The applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of valid plates for “disabled person” or “disabled veterans” issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. 2. The proposed disabled parking spaced must be in front of the disabled person’s place of residence. 3. The residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street parking space that may be used for disabled parking. 4. The applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without assistance of a second person. 1 Page 22 of 25 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Ramish Avenue is a local residential street with a posted 25 miles per hour (MPH) speed limit. Figure 1 provides an aerial view of 7741 Ramish Avenue. The property at 7741 Ramish Avenue is zoned as high-density multi-family residential as shown in Figure 2. Figure 1 - Aerial View of 7741 Ramish Avenue. Figure 2 - Street View of 7741 Ramish Avenue Looking East. INVESTIGATION AND DISCUSSION: The City’s Traffic Engineer completed a site investigation of the location to confirm existing conditions of the site. In accordance with the Policy, each disabled person parking space application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and presented to the Traffic and Safety Commission for review and consideration. 2 Page 23 of 25 In response to the request, staff reviewed the submitted application and documents. The applicant is requesting a disabled person parking space fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue. The applicant provided all necessary documentation, including the application, which states that the applicant have a “disabled person” license plate, have a valid driver’s license, and a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without assistance of a second person. As required by the Policy, the vehicle in question, utilizing a disabled person placard issued by the State of California, is to be registered to the resident along with the vehicle to the address of the property. The resident included a statement noting that the parking space is in the alley, and it is an angled corner; therefore, there is not enough space to open the vehicle and lift a person with disabilities. A view of the parking spot can be seen in Figure 3. After review, staff determined that the location does qualify for a disabled person parking space. The recommended parking restriction is for 18 ft of disabled person blue curb parking fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 3 - Street View of 7741 Ramish Avenue Driveway. 3 Page 24 of 25  18 Feet of Blue Curb & R99 (CA) sign on telespar post. Figure 4 – 18ft of Blue Curb Fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue. CONCLUSION: After a review of field conditions, documentation, and the Policy, the City Traffic Engineer recommends approving for City Council consideration the request for 18 ft. of disabled person blue curb parking fronting 7741 Ramish Avenue. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for the installation of blue curb and a R99 (CA) sign/post is approximately $550. Funds for materials and labor are available in the Street Maintenance Budget. 4 Page 25 of 25