03-18-2025 Minutes Item # 1
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
March 18, 2025
3 p.m.
A regular in-person meeting of the Cypress Traffic Commission was held at the Community
Center, Garden Room, 5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ajello called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Commission Chair Ajello
Commission Bestian
Commissioner Harper—ABSENT
Commissioner Shakespeare
Commissioner Youngerman
STAFF PRESENT:
Assistant City Engineer, Daniel Co
Traffic Engineer, David Roseman
Cypress Police Sergeant, Michael McBain
Engineering Aide, Eric Dong
Commission Secretary, Norma Vera
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge was led by Commission Chair Ajello
INTRODUCTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM LEO MEDRANO AND COUNCILMEMBER KYLE
CHANG
Mayor Pro Tern Madrano provided background on himself and thanked the Commissioners for
their service. He also mentioned he is looking forward to seeing everyone at the Commissioner's
Appreciation Reception on April 24.
Council Member Kyle Chang introduced himself and thanked the Commissioners for their
service. He also spoke on the importance of E-bike safety.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the Traffic Commission)
Bill Wostenberg, Ron and Patty Garcia, and Debbie Jenkin were present; however, they chose
not to speak at this time.
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MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Youngerman, seconded by Vice Chair Bestian to approve
the Special Meeting minutes of December 10, 2024, as presented.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ajello, Bestian, Shakespeare, and Youngerman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Harper
NEW BUSINESS
2. Class III Bike Facilities and Sharrows
The Traffic Engineer provided a verbal presentation on Senate Bill 1216 which was signed by
Governor Newsom in September 2024. This new law establishes mandates for the funding
design and implementation of on-street and off-street bike facilities. Specifically, the new law
bans the use of sharrows and Class III bike facilities on streets with posted speed limits above
30 mph. It also prevents sharrows on streets over 25 mph from being funded through the State's
Active Transportation Program. The new law is silent on whether existing bicycle facilities in
conflict with its provisions can remain or must be modified or removed when roadways are
maintained or speed limits change.
This new law is not without controversy within both the bicycle advocacy and traffic engineering
communities. In considering its provisions and the potential future liability posed, the Traffic
Engineer recommended that all bicycle facilities be inventoried to identify any conflicts with the
provisions of the new law. It is anticipated that a bicycle facility inventory effort will take six
months to a year to complete. It is unknown how many bike facilities in the City are not compliant
with the provisions of the new law; however, it assumed that only a small fraction would require
elimination or modification. The Traffic Engineer intends to return to the Commission in
approximately a year to report on the findings of the inventory effort and to provide a list of
actions or proposed actions to address any SB 1216 non-compliance issues.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff.
Motion was made by Vice Chair Bestian and seconded by Chair Ajello to concur with the Traffic
Engineer's recommendation to review all bicycle facilities in the City and modify or eliminate
Class III bike routes and/or sharrows in accordance with SB 1216.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ajello, Bestian, Shakespeare, and Youngerman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Harper
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3. Moody Street Keep Clear
A City Councilmember received several resident inquiries for the installation of "Keep Clear"
pavement markings for northbound traffic on Moody Street at New York Avenue. The residents
indicated that northbound traffic queuing up waiting to turn right into the King Elementary School
campus routinely extends southerly to New York Avenue blocking access into and out of New
York Avenue.
Based on residents' requests and personal observations, the Traffic Engineer concurs that the
installation of "KEEP CLEAR" markings for the two northbound lanes on Moody Street at New
York Avenue would be a prudent traffic control measure to enhance traffic safety and resident
access into and out of New York Avenue.
Motion was made by Commissioner Youngerman and seconded by Vice Chair Bestian to concur
with the Traffic Engineer's recommendation to install "Keep Clear" markings for northbound
traffic on Moody Street at New York Avenue.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ajello, Bestian, Shakespeare, and Youngerman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Harper
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the Commission)
None
STAFF REPORTS (NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION REQUIRED):
1. Update on Traffic and Parking Issues in the Neighborhood North of Lexington Junior High
School
Bill Wostenberg spoke to the Traffic Commission regarding traffic/parking issues in his
neighborhood and he informed the Commission that he was working on circulating a petition
provided by staff for residential parking in his neighborhood.
Vice Chair Bestian asked questions of staff.
Traffic Engineer provided additional information on this matter.
Commissioner Youngerman asked questions of staff.
Ms. Debbie Jenkin spoke to the Traffic Commission providing her perspective on the matter and
concurring with Mr. Wostenberg.
Traffic Engineer provided information on the steps for residential parking permits.
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Commissioner Shakespeare asked questions of staff.
Mr. Ron Garcia spoke to the Traffic Commission providing his perspective on the matter and
concurring with Mr. Wostenberg.
2. Update on Citywide Traffic Signal Software and Components, Project 352
The Traffic Engineer updated the Traffic Commission on the status and timing of the project to
install new traffic signal control equipment at all 61 of the City's traffic signals over the next few
months. The contractor performing the work is the same contractor that has been working for
the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation completing a similar project for that agency
over the last year.
Commissioner Shakespeare asked questions of staff.
3. Update on Crescent Avenue Safety Enhancements
The Traffic Engineer indicated that the project to restripe the road adjacent to Arnold Cypress
Park should be completed in May prior to the grand opening of the park. The sharrows that were
once a part of the design were removed due to the new SB 1216 law.
The Traffic Engineer also reminded the Commissioners about the April 1, 2025, deadline to file
Form 700. He also reminded Vice Chair Bestian that he will need to reapply for the Traffic
Commission between April 7th and April 25th, if he would like to seek reappointment.
Sergeant McBain updated the Traffic Commission on the latest traffic collision statistics for the
City. Unfortunately, there was a traffic fatality in early January at Cerritos Avenue and Moody
Street, however, the investigation for this crash is still ongoing. Also, out of the 66 collisions,
there were five bicycle traffic collisions and four out of the five were E-bike collisions.
COMMISSION MEMBERS REPORTS AND REMARKS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Chair Ajello adjourned the meeting of March 18, 2025, at 4:42 p.m. to the regular
meeting of April 15, 2025, to be held in the Cypress Community Center, Garden Room at 3 p.m.
SE ETARY
TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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