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The short-term changes are intended to shorten crosswalks, improve visibility for pedestrians and reduce illegal driving behaviors at the large asphalt area where residents have reported ‘‘donuts’’ and other hazardous maneuvers. The commission approved staff’s recommendation with small adjustments suggested by commissioners, including enclosing a couple of small islands and adding reflective elements.

Ryan, a city staff member presenting the item, told commissioners the quick-build option is proposed because funding is available for a lower-cost installation now while larger curb-and-gutter work remains an unfunded capital project. \"In the meantime, we are proposing a short term quick build solution, using flexible rubber curbs and striping,\" Ryan said. He noted trade-offs: reduced access for street sweeping in some areas and the potential loss of one parking space that is currently illegal and the removal of one or two legal spaces in some layouts.

The commission reviewed two long-term conceptual designs created by a consultant several years ago; both would add angled parking and landscaping but require survey, drainage and curb work. Commissioners said the long-term option is preferable but agreed the short-term measures should be installed now for safety. Commissioner Bealey called the quick-build plan \"a vast improvement\" over current conditions and requested added observation and maintenance planning because rubber curbs can deteriorate over time.

Public commenters supported the temporary plan during the meeting. Jim Light (District 1), speaking as a resident, said the quick-build measures \"protect the pedestrian crosswalks quite a bit\" and would help curb late-night reckless driving. Janet Raganessi, a nearby resident, said nighttime noise and dangerous driving had become intolerable and that she welcomed both temporary and long-term improvements. Another resident, Merrilyte, asked that two small islands be fully enclosed to reduce confusion and protect crosswalks; staff said that could be done with little additional cost.

Commissioners also asked staff to monitor turning movements and observed behavior after installation; Ryan confirmed staff routinely conducts post-installation observations and will track maintenance issues, visibility and any unintended impacts. Commissioners discussed lighting and the use of flashing beacons; Ryan said beacons are governed by the METCD and typically require a defined use case and carry additional maintenance risk.

Motion and vote: Commissioner Bailey moved to approve the staff’s draft with the changes discussed; Commissioner Simpson seconded. The commission took a roll call vote: Commissioner Simpson — aye; Commissioner Anderson — aye; Commissioner Bealey — aye; Chair Arata — aye. Motion passed 4-0.

Staff said the quick-build work will be added to the city's installation queue and that observations and informal community outreach will follow the installation. Commissioners noted the short-term approach is intended both as an immediate safety improvement and as a test case to inform any future permanent design.

Votes at a glance: The commission also approved the consent calendar and received a late \"blue folder\" item by unanimous voice vote earlier in the meeting.

The commission set no firm implementation date at the meeting; staff said the project will be scheduled among other installation projects and that the commission will be updated after observations of the quick-build measures.

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Daryl Boyd, who identified himself as a resident of the 500–600 block of North Prospect Avenue, said he and neighbors had repeatedly asked for public records and follow-up about a median \"beautification\" project and had received no response. Boyd said Council member Kaludarovich previously told residents there was more than $200,000 budgeted for improvements but that city staff had not provided details on how much was actually budgeted or how the money was spent. \"We've asked to know how much was spent on the so called beautification project on the North Prospect Avenue median…We were given no chance for input,\" Boyd said.

Boyd also alleged the city had not complied with public-records response timelines under the California Public Records Act and provided noise measurements from one evening between 5 and 6 p.m.: about 55 decibels for standing traffic, 65–70 decibels for moving traffic and 80–85 decibels for motorcycles. He called for immediate action and said residents had repeatedly requested traffic enforcement and noise enforcement across the city.

Boyd expressed concern about possible preferential treatment, saying Mayor Light lived near one project area and suggested that resident requests elsewhere had been ignored. He asked city officials to prioritize relief for residents on North Prospect Avenue and to provide a clear plan.

Other commenters at the meeting raised similar quality-of-life issues. Daryl Boyd returned later in public comment to restate that calls for enforcement and record requests had been repeatedly deflected and asked the mayor and council to deliver a remedy. The meeting record also shows two e-comments on the topic (one opposed, one in support). The commission did not take formal action on the North Prospect comments during the meeting.

The comments requested specific follow-ups that were not recorded as directed actions by the commission at this meeting: a detailed accounting of any funds allocated to North Prospect median work, records of traffic accidents and injuries over the past 10 years at specified locations, and clearer responses to public-records requests. The speaker named a specific block (500–600 North Prospect Avenue) and requested that the mayor or staff schedule a walk-through with residents; the meeting record shows the commission did not commit to those steps during the session.

No formal vote or direction by the commission was recorded on these public comments during the meeting.

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Commission approves quick-build traffic-calming at Broadway, Sapphire and Guadalupe

Residents press city for records, enforcement and traffic-calming on North Prospect Avenue