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MINUTES OF A REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLICfTRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
July 22, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula PublicfTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City
Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Ramos led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners Jacobs, Lanier, Ramos, and Chairman Connerton
Absent:
Youmans.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Commissioner Lanier thanked the Fire and Police Department on another great job with
the 4th of July events relaying that traffic was cleared out in record time.
Chairman Connerton echoed Commissioner Lanier's comments.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Minutes of June 24. 2004
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1
Approve the Minutes of June 24, 2004.
MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to approve the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
2.
Diaital Technoloav for EMS Enhancement
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1
That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission review and make a
recommendation.
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Paramedic Captain Adams presented a staff report (of record), noting the following:
That per the request of the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission, the use of Digital
Technology was explored;
That although the technology and ability to transmit pictures via the internet, as
well as wireless, there were some concerns as to the amount of time it may take
to download the pictures and send them through a wireless connection; and that
staff also had concerns about the hospitals ability to have someone get to a
computer and download the pictures and in the event of multiple accidents,
match them up with the correct victims;
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That staff if of the opinion that the best option would be to purchase digital
cameras with an on board portable picture printer; that this would allow staff to
take a picture, print them without delays, and send them with the ambulance to
the hospital; and that the cost of all the required equipment is approximately
$800.00 each.
For Commissioner Jacobs, Mr. Adams relayed that it would be helpful for surgeons to
have pictures as well as verbal communication and that pictures could also be useful for
investigations.
For Commissioner Ramos, Mr. Adams relayed that he does not have specific knowledge
of any Community that is currently using Digital Technology.
The PublicfTraffic Safety Commission thanked Mr. Adams for his report.
MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to recommend that staff purchase a digital
camera with an on board printer. Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion and voice
vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Youmans who was absent.
Commissioner Lanier excused himself from the following item due to a conflict of
interest.
For Chairman, Principal Engineer Moghadam relayed that the Association of North
Jefferson Business Park was duly notified of the Public Hearing.
3.
Parkina Restriction - North Jefferson Business Park
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission consider the installation of signs to
reinforce Section 10.16.260, "Certain Commercial Vehicles Prohibited from
Parking on Private Property and Public Rights-of-Way", on Madison Avenue,
Buecking Drive, Sanborn Avenue and McCabe Court.
Principal Engineer presented a staff report (of record), noting the following:
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That the Emmons Community, on behalf of the north Jefferson Business Park
Board of Directors, requested that the City consider parking restrictions on
several streets on north Jefferson Business Park;
. That streets would include Madison Avenue, Beucking Drive, Sanborn Avenue,
and McCabe Court;
That the concern is not safety but rather esthetics and appearance of semi-trucks
parking on the streets within the development of the Business Park;
That a review of traffic collisions from a 24 month period indicated only one (1)
accident which was not attributed to on-street parking;
That the parking situation was also reviewed indicating some parking occurring
on some of the streets but not all of them;
That the current City ordinance allows for restricting parking for commercial
vehicles, section 10.16.260 indicates that parking of commercial vehicles on any
public street is prohibited; however, in order to enforce the ordinance, signs need
to be posted;
For Commissioner Jacobs, Mr. Moghadam relayed that Commercial vehicles exempted
from Section 10.16.260, would be pick-up trucks, utility vans etc...
For Commissioner Jacobs, Sergeant Pi no relayed that he is of the opinion that there has
only been one particular area that has had problems with break-ins.
Chairman Connerton suggested making a recommendation to the City Council that an
ordinance be incorporated that indicates that No CC&Rs of any association can
supercede any ordinance that the City has or would have.
At this time, the Public Hearing was opened.
There being no speakers the Public Hearing was closed.
For Commissioner Ramos, Mr. Moghadam indicated that currently there is an ordinance
which states: No commercial vehicles at anytime.
Mr. Moghadam also advised that he will speak to the City Attorney to explore the
possibility of amending the existing ordinance.
MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to recommend that staff explore the
alternatives for parking restrictions with the City Attorney and bring this item back for
review. Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval
with the exception of Commissioner Youmans who was absent and Commissioner
Lanier who abstained. -
4.
Traffic Enaineer's Report
Principal Engineer Moghadam advised the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission that 40
green LED lights were replaced.
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5.
Police Chiefs Report
Sergeant Pi no reported that DUI arrests have been down; that since the last
PublicfTraffic Safety Commission meeting, there have been 68 stop sign citations written
at Royal Oaks a nd Meadows Parkway; a nd that the next D UI check point will be on
August 6, 2004 at Pechanga Parkway and that the PublicfTraffic Safety Commissioners
are welcome to attend.
6.
Fire Chiefs Report
Deputy Fire Marshal Neuman reported that there has been no significant activity to
report for Temecula but that there has been significant fire activity in the outlining areas
of the County; that 11 new explorers (fire recruits) have been added to the program
totaling 19 fire e~plorers; and that the Fire Safety Trailer has arrived and that once it has
been outfitted, the Public Traffic Safety Commission will be invited out for a tour.
Assistant to the City Manager Yates noted that he will report back to the PublicfTraffic
Safety Commission regarding the status of the public service ads.
For Chairman Connerton, Mr. Yates also noted that he would be happy to explore the
possibility of fire prevention public service ads at the Theaters.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:45 p.m. Chairman Connerton formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, August
26, 2g94 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Tem cula.
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