Torrance Municipal Code Art. 9 TRAFFIC COMMISSION Revised 10/25

(Amended by O-2447; O-3410; O-3953)

a) There is hereby created a Traffic Commission of the City, consisting of seven members.

b) The members of the Commission shall be electors of the City.

c) The members of the Commission shall be paid, in lieu of their ordinary and necessary expenses directly connected with or pertaining to the duties imposed by Section 13.9.7, at the rate of twenty dollars per meeting attended, but not to exceed the sum of sixty dollars per calendar quarter. Such payment shall be made at the end of each calendar quarter.

(Amended by O-1741; O-2447; O-2946; O-2947; O-3932)

The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. All appointments and reappointments shall be for a period of four years, unless the appointment is to finish the term of an expected vacancy in which case the appointment will be for the remainder of the term of the unexpected vacancy. No member shall be eligible for reappointment after serving two consecutive four-year terms; provided, however, that after a lapse of two years, a former member may be reappointed to the Commission. When there are vacancies on two or more commissions, appointments will be made in the following order: Planning, Civil Service, Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation, and Historic Preservation. Appointments to the remaining commissions will be made in alphabetical order by commission name.

(Amended by O-3932)

If any vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Commission, other than by expiration of the term of office, it shall be appointed by the City Council for the unexpired term of the vacated office.

The members of the Commission may be removed from office by a vote of the majority of all the members of the City Council.

At the first meeting of the Commission in every fiscal year, the members shall appoint one (1) of their number as Chairman who shall hold office for one (1) year and until his successor is appointed.

(Amended by O-1830; O-3796)

a) The Commission shall hold regular meetings at least once every month.

b) If a member of the Commission does not attend two (2) consecutive regular meetings unless excused by the Commission, his membership thereon shall terminate automatically; and provided further, that a member will be deemed absent from a meeting unless he is present during at least two-thirds (2/3) of the time of the entire meeting.

a) The primary function of the Commission is to make recommendations on street and traffic improvements to the City Council regarding the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the City of Torrance.

b) Upon request of the City Council, the Commission shall hold hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on the following matters:

1. The Capital Improvement Program for Street Improvements and installation of traffic signals and associated priorities.

2. Proposed assessment districts for local street improvements and street lighting districts.

3. Additions and deletions to the Select Street System.

4. Proposed freeway and State highway routes.

5. Vacation of streets and alleys.

6. One-way streets and alleys.

7. Bus and mass transit routes.

8. Prima facie speed limits.

9. Transit and local truck routes.

10. Taxi cab franchises and loading zones.

11. Installation and removal of parking meters.

12. The placement and removal of crossing guards.

13. Parade, searchlight, construction and excavation permit.

14. Construction barricades and detours.

15. Any other matters affecting traffic.

c) Upon request of the Planning Commission, the Traffic Commission shall make recommendations on the Master Plan of Streets, traffic control in proposed developments, and future streets and highways, including but not limited to the location, width, financing and construction thereof.

d) Upon request of the City Council, the Commission shall review and advise the Council on any proposed changes in Council policy regarding street improvements (i.e. make-up paving, street lights, utility franchises, etc).

e) The Commission may investigate and make recommendations to the City Council on appeals from decisions by the Traffic and Lighting Department regarding:

1. Erection and placement of YIELD and STOP signs.

2. Closures and openings of service roads.

3. Erection and placement of restricted TURN and NO PARKING signs.

4. Installation of crosswalks and pavement markings.

5. Installation of mail deposit, passenger and bus loading zones.

f) Upon request of the City Council, the Commission shall advise the Council on allocations of State, County and City funds for the acquisition of rights-of-way and the construction and improvement of the Select System of Streets.

1. Improvement of existing streets and highways, including but not limited to the financing and construction thereof.

2. Integration of the pattern and traffic flow of streets and highways in Torrance with streets and highways located in other cities in the area.

3. Integration of the City’s streets and highways program with the programs of the State and County.

h) The Commission may participate in programs of the National Safety Council relating to vehicular and pedestrian safety.

i) The Commission shall advise the Council on any matters concerning streets and highways when so requested by the City Council.

j) The Commission shall make an annual report to the City Council on its activities for the previous year and shall make such other reports as it shall deem necessary or proper.

The Commission shall establish such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for its government and for the faithful performance of its duties.