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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
June 17,2025
3 p.m.
A regular in-person meeting of the Cypress Traffic Commission was held at the Senior Center,
Conference Room, 9031 Grindlay Street, 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
Commissioner Shakespeare
Commissioner Youngerman
STAFF PRESENT:
Director of Public Works, Nick Mangkalakiri
Traffic Engineer, David Roseman
Acting City Engineer, Daniel Co
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
It was moved by Commissioner Bestian, and seconded by Commissioner Youngerman, to
approve the minutes of the May 20, 2025, meeting
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Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Ajello, Bestian, Harper, Shakespeare, and Youngerman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
2. Proposed Establishment of a New Residential Parking Permit District
The Traffic Engineer presented a staff report to the Commission. The presentation provided
information on staff's coordination with the residents, the resident survey process, the parking
study, and public outreach efforts. The Traffic Engineer indicated that every owner/occupant
within the proposed District and within a 500-foot radius was notified by US Mail of the
Commission Meeting,
Discussion ensued between Commissioners, residents present, and staff.
Mr. Bill Wostenberg spoke and provided some background information on the subject, the
resident petition process, and expressed his support for forming the new District.
Ms. Lynne Peterson expressed her questions and concerns. The Traffic Engineer responded
by providing clarifying remarks related to the program, process, and next steps.
Mr. Paul Kokkinos spoke on the subject and provided additional information on the subject and
he shared his concerns about parking and safety in the neighborhood.
Another resident spoke about people sleeping in their cars and asked if doing so is a violation of
the law.
Ms. Kristen Victor spoke to the Commission about her concerns about the gate between the
mobile home park and Surrey Drive and why it can't be closed.
Mr. Richard Carranza spoke to the Commission about cars parked on Devon Circle.
Ms. Sharon Eshatt spoke to the Commission about her concerns and had several questions
about how the City determined the proposed District area. She also inquired about the parking
study and the petition process.
A resident from the mobile home park asked about parking on the street and whether she can
get a permit.
Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff.
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It was moved by Commissioner Youngerman and seconded by Chair Ajello to concur with the
Traffic Engineer's recommendation to recommend to City Council that a new residential parking
permit district be established in the residential neighborhood north and west of Lexington Junior
High School.
Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Ajello, Bestian, Harper, Shakespeare, and Youngerman
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
3. Orange County Sanitation District— Verbal Report
The Director of Public Works provided a brief PowerPoint presentation containing background
information on a major sewer rehabilitation project that will be starting construction in the City in
the coming months.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless
extended by the Traffic Commission)
None
STAFF REPORTS (NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION REQUIRED):
1. Traffic Collision Update — Verbal Report
Police Sergeant, Michael McBain, was not present at the meeting; therefore, the report will be
deferred until the next meeting.
2. Traffic Signal Upgrade — Verbal Report
The Acting City Engineer provided an update on the Traffic Signal Upgrade Project that is
underway throughout the City to replace traffic control cabinets, controllers, and other control
equipment. He also indicated that the majority of the work will be completed within the next few
weeks.
COMMISSION MEMBERS REPORTS AND REMARKS
Commissioner Shakespeare asked questions of staff on landscaping in the parkway area along
Cerritos Avenue and Walker Avenue. The Director of Public Works responded and updated the
Commission on the matter.
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Commissioner Shakespeare asked about the use of golfcarts in the City. The Traffic Engineer
responded indicating that not all golf cart type vehicles are allowed to drive on City streets, only
those that meet certain safety requirements and are classified as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
or NEVs. NEVs are restricted to only operate on roadways that have speed limits of 35 mph or
less.
Commissioner Harper asked about the Orange County Flood Control Channel and the Director
of Public Works responded to her question.
The Public Works Director made an announcement about the Salute to America special event
celebrating Independence Day on Friday, June 27th at Cypress College.
ADJOURNMENT
Commission Chair Ajello adjourned the meeting of June 17, 2025, at 4:14 p.m.to the regular
meeting of July 15, 2025, to be held at the Senior Center, Conference Room at 3 p.m.
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