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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
May 20, 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:
Director of Public Works, Nick Mangkalakiri
Traffic Engineer, David Roseman
Cypress Police Sergeant, Michael McBain
Engineering Aide, Eric Dong
Commission Secretary, Norma Vera
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Commission Chair Ajello
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the Traffic Commission)
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes— Meeting of May 20, 2025
The Commissioner's reviewed the minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Youngerman,
seconded by Vice Chair Bestian to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of March 18, 2025, as
presented.
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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
2. CITY MANAGER ANNUAL UPDATE
City Manager Peter Grant thanked the Commissioners for their service to staff and the
community and provided comments and updates on the following topics: Arnold Cypress Park;
Lexington Park; replacement of Myra Avenue pump stations; OC Sanitation District projects
through the City; the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets; Baroldi/Sycamore
Park; The Square Shopping Center and Trader Joe's; Homewood Suites; recent community
satisfaction survey results; Cypress University; and the Cypress Central application.
3. Winner's Circle Crosswalk Request—Verbal
The Traffic Engineer presented a verbal report related to resident request for a crosswalk on
Winner's Circle midblock to connect Trader Joe's to Costco. He also presented data on traffic
volumes and pedestrian crossings and outlined the construction challenges both in the public
right-of-way and on Costco's private property if a crosswalk were to be installed. He then asked
the Commission for their thoughts and guidance in moving forward on the matter.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff. It was mutually determined by the
Commission and staff that the best course of action would be to discuss the possibility of a
crosswalk with Costco and Trader Joe's and then return to the Commission to provide a
recommendation based on those discussions.
4. Red Zone Request from Stoneridge Homes Community, 6151 Orange Avenue
The Traffic Engineer provided a staff report on this matter. The Traffic Engineer received a letter
from the managing agent for the Board of Directors of Stoneridge Community Association,
requesting that a small section of the curb on Orange Avenue, adjacent to the housing complex,
be painted red. The Traffic Engineer provided several reasons why granting the request would
enhance traffic safety.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff.
It was moved by Vice Chair Bestian and seconded by Chair Ajello to concur with the Traffic
Engineer's recommendation to install an additional 20-feet of red zone on Orange Avenue,
adjacent to the Stoneridge Homes Community.
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Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Ajello, Bestian, and Shakespeare
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Youngerman
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Harper
STAFF REPORTS (NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION REQUIREDI:
1. Traffic Signal Upgrade —Verbal Report
The Traffic Engineer provided an update on the progress of the construction. He indicated that
minor issues have arisen as is typical in all technology projects; however, all such issues have
thus far been expeditiously resolved. There are nine traffic signal cabinets that have been
manufactured incorrectly and those are being returned to the manufacturer. The manufacturer
has agreed to expedite the manufacturing of new replacement cabinets; however, project
completion is likely to be delayed by a few weeks.
2. Arnold Cypress Park—Verbal Report
The Traffic Engineer and Director of Public Works shared a brief update on Arnold Cypress Park.
3. Preferential Parking Requests—Verbal Reports
The Traffic Engineer provided an update on the resident petition received from Bill Wostenberg
and Matthew Hajimomen. A preliminary review of the petition has revealed that the Municipal
Code criteria for resident support has been met. The Traffic Engineer is currently working with
the Police Department to conduct the required parking study. It is likely that this matter will be
brought forward to the Commission for their consideration at a future meeting.
The Traffic Engineer also shared that he has received parking complaints and a preferential
parking inquiry for the residential area on the east side of Valley View Street across from Cypress
High School. Recently the High School has been requiring students to have both a valid driver's
license and insurance to obtain a parking permit. It is speculated that students that don't have
both items have been parking in the neighborhood. The Police Department will be conducting
focused enforcement in the area.
4. Other Matters —Verbal Reports and Discussions
Commissioner Shakespeare asked about E-bikes specifically coming out of Lexington Junior
High School. Sergeant McBain provided an update on E-bike safety and enforcement initiatives
currently under way.
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Sergeant McBain updated the Traffic Commission on the latest traffic collision statistics for the
City. He reported that so far this year, out of the 127 crashes, 12 of those involved bicycles and
11 of the 12 involved E-bikes. He also reported that the traffic fatality in early January at Cerritos
Avenue and Moody Street was still under investigation.
COMMISSION MEMBERS REPORTS AND REMARKS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Vice Chair Bestian adjourned the meeting of May 20, 2025, at 4:44 p.m. to the
regular meeting of June 17, 2025, to be held at the Senior Center, Conference Room at 3 p.m.
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