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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052203 PTS MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MAY 22, 2003 The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 22, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Lanier led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Ramos, Lanier, *Katan and Chairman Connerton Absent: Commissioner Wedel *It was noted that Commissioner Katan arrived at 6:13. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of April 247 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of April 24, 2003. MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve Consent Calendar item No. 1. Chairman Connerton seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Lanier who abstained, Commissioner Wedel who was absent and Commissioner Katan who had not yet arrived. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Proposed Capital Improvement Pro.qram - Fiscal Years 2004-2008 RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review and discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Program (ClP) Circulation Projects for Fiscal Years 2004- 2008. Director of Public Works Hughes presented an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that is being proposed for adoption by the City Council, noting that the presentation focused on Transportation and Traffic Projects that the City will be proposing over the next five years; that the proposed budget consists of 39 traffic circulation projects, 24 public facility projects, 37 park projects, 9 redevelopment projects; that a total of 109 Capital Improvement Programs (ClP) are in the five year program; and that the City's primary focus is to fund the transportation needs of the City in order to meet the build-out needs of the Circulation Element of the General Plan. At this time, Public Works Director Hughes highlighted the major programs as follows: · French Valley Parkway Interim southbound off-ramp to Jefferson Avenue-Phase 1; · 1-15 State Route 79 South Ultimate Interchange; · Rancho California Road Bridge widening over Murrieta Creek; · Winchester Road/Jefferson Intersection Improvements; · Rancho California Road widening from 1-15 to East of Ynez Road and left turn pocket median modification; · Pechanga Parkway Improvements; · State Route 79 South raised medians; · Diaz Road realignment to Rancho California Road; · Pavement Rehabilitation Program- Citywide; ; · Main Street Bridge over Murrieta Creek (replacement); · Murrieta Creek Bridge and Overland Drive extension to Diaz Road; · John Warner/Santiago Road Assessment District Improvement Project. 3. Promenade Chardonnay Hills - Multi-Way Stop Si,qns RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommends that the City Council approve the installation of raised median islands along portions of Promenade Chardonnay Hills and includes the design and construction in the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Director of Public Works Hughes presented an overview of the proposed raised median island at Promenade Chardonnay Hills, noting that staff worked to find solutions that would help reduce the 85~ percentile speed to below 30 mph. The following options were considered and presented to the Homeowners Association. That painting bike lanes along the route separated from the curb to allow parking along the roadway creating a narrowing affect; that the Homeowners Association rejected this option stating that the striping would encourage cars to drive faster; That installing raised medians at the localized areas where stop-signs were previously considered would create a narrowing effect of the street, resulting in cars slowing down and giving pedestrians a better opportunity to cross the street; that this proposal was introduced to the Homeowners Association and has received concurrence from the Association for the installation. In response to Commissioner Lanier's query regarding landscaping, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that because of water needs, irrigation lines, and electric controllers, no landscaping would be provided but some type of surface treatment would be installed. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Joseph La Marca, representing the Homeowners Association, noted that after several meetings with staff, the Homeowners Association is in favor of the proposed raised median island concept. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. In response to Chairman Connerton's query regarding whether or not residents are aware of the proposed raised median island proposal, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the Homeowners Association Board issues a monthly newsletter with regards to all activities that have a direct or indirect affect to each and every homeowner. MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to approve staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Wedel who was absent. 4. Parkin,q Restrictions - Westside Business Park RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review the existing parking restriction and provide recommendations as necessary. Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that staff has no recommendation for this Item and that per the request of Chairman Connerton, this Item was placed on the agenda for the evaluation of the existing parking restriction on roadways within the Westside Business Park. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to have this item readdressed in 60 days to allow staff time to further investigate this issue. MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to readdress this item in 30 to 60 days. Commissioner Katan seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Wedel who was absent. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that he had nothing to report at this time. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Police Sergeant Tyler noted the following: · That this weekend the Police Department will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) check point; · That since the last Public Traffic Safety Meeting there has been one fatal traffic accident; · That the Every 15 Minute Program held at Temecula Valley High School was a success. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Battalion Chief Deyo noted the following: · That the Every 15 Minute Program is an excellent program; · That the Riverside County Fire Department will be conducting a Muster Program at the Promenade Mall on June 28, 2003 and July 27, 2003 at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore; · That efforts to regard to the Public Access Defibrillation Program are proceeding; · That the Temecula Fire Services Response Statistics have been distributed. COMMISSION REPORTS A. Commissioner Lanier relayed that he went on a ride-a-long with the Police Department. B. Chairman Connerton commented on the following: o That many people park in handicap parking stalls without having a handicap parking permit, and therefore, requested that the City Council empower the Citizen's Action Patrol (CAP) to patrol these areas and distribute citations; that staff research/review possible solutions to this problem and report to the Public Traffic Safety Commission; o That LED lights throughout the City are failing and requested that staff explore this problem; o That there are many areas throughout the City (parkways) that have water runoffs and requested that staff explore this problem; o That the Balloon and Wine Festival brochures were passed out to each Commissioner. ADJOURNMENT At 7:29 P.M. Chairman Connerton formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, June 26, 2003, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.