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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062295 PTS Minutes . . PUBLlCITRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLlCITRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION JUNE 22, 1995 JUNE 22. 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula PubliclTraffic Safety Commission was called to order on Thursday, June 22,1995,7:00 P.M., at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Acting Chairman Charles Coe called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Perry, Coe ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Sander, Johnson Commissioner Sander is granted an excused absence due to the health of his wife. Commissioner Johnson is granted and excused absence. Also present were Public Works Director Joe Kicak, Battalion Chief Mark Brodowski, Lieutenant Domenoe, Public Works Secretary Anita Pyle, Recording Secretary Joan Price. Presiding Chairman Coe called for Public Comments on non-agenda items. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of Mav 25. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to approve the Consent Calendar Item 1.1 the minutes of May 25, 1995. The motion carried as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: 3 Guerriero, Perry, Coe NOES: COMMISSIONERS: o None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS; 2 Sander, Johnson Minutes.Pts\062295 . . PUBLlCITRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22. 1995 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. StOD Controls on Aaena Street at Santa Cecilia Drive Director Joe Kicak, acting in the absence of Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber, reported on a concern brought before the City Council in support of stop controls on Agena Street. Staff recommends approval. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ken Bruckman, 42244 Cosmic Drive, representing Starlight Ridge Home Owners Association spoke in support of stop controls or signals in the area. He reported on concerns for safety in the neighborhood by distributing additional background including speed reports. Commissioner Guerriero recommended a speed undulation program alternative. He would like this item on the next meeting agenda. He requested staff provide policy documentation to the Commission. Commissioner Perry responded that all residents would need to approve speed bumps and recommended the representatives contact everyone in the community. Commissioner Perry also asked if stop signs could be installed on Cosmic Drive instead of Santa Cecilia Drive. Director Kicak responded that this would not help and the location needs to be warranted. Staff will conduct volume and speed studies. Lieutenant Domenoe will research the enforcement in the area. Commissioner Guerriero requested that a study of alternatives be presented to the Commission within 30 days. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Street, President of Starlight Ridge Home Owners Association, spoke with concern for safety in the area and would like to see a 4-way stop at Agena Street and Cosmic Drive and Agena Street and Santa Cecilia Drive. The home owners will . try anything even speed bumps. Commissioner Coe requested staff look into this further. It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to table the Stop Controls agenda item and bring it back to the Commission when the survey is completed. Minutes.Pts\062295 2 . . PUBlICITRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22. 1995 The motion carried as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: 3 Guerriero, Perry, Coe NOES: COMMISSIONERS: 0 None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: 2 Sander, Johnson 3. "No Parkina" on Jefferson Avenue from Santa Gertrudis Bridae. North to Sanborn Avenue Director Kicak reported on the request received, expressing concern about large vehicles parking on the roadway and obstructing the view of vehicles pulling out of the parking lot, traveling on Jefferson Avenue Northbound. Commissioner Perry stated that he is in opposition to painting 400' of red curb. Commissioner Guerriero stated he has investigated the location and feels it is a hazard to drivers. The motion was made by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Coe to accept staff recommendation and approve a 400' of parking restriction on the east side of Jefferson Avenue, from the Santa Gertrudis Bridge, north to Sanborn Avenue. The motion carried as follows: AYES; COMMISSIONERS: 2 Guerriero, Coe NOES: COMMISSIONERS: 1 Perry ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: 2 Sander, Johnson 4. "No Parkina" on Jefferson Avenue Adiacent to Filiooi's Restaurant Director Kicak reported on conditions where large vehicles park on the west side of Jefferson Avenue and obstruct the view of oncoming vehicles traveling southbound Jefferson Avenue. Staff recommends approval. Minutes.Pts\062295 3 . . PUBLlCITRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22. 1995 The motion was made by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Coe to approve a 55' parking restriction on the west side of Jefferson Avenue, north of the driveway to Filippi's Restaurant and the Santa Gertudis Creek bridge. The motion carried as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: 2 Guerriero, Coe NOES: COMMISSIONERS: 1 Perry ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: 2 Sander, Johnson 5. Painted Crosswalk on Rancho Vista Road at Calle Rio Vista Director Kicak reported staff was concerned with speed in the area and the false sense of security that might be present by installing the crosswalk. Staff recommends denial of the request. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ken Harpham, 31062 Corte Alamar, requested the status on "no parking" restriction on Calle Rio Vista. The problem has not been resolved with the opening of extended parking in the high school parking lot. He requests the Commission consider the item again. Director Kicak reported the "no parking" restriction on Calle Rio Vista would be considered by the City Council on June 27, 1995. Deborah Siegmund, 31052 Corte Alamar, expressed COnCern regarding the cross walk installed without proper signage. Ms. Siegmund presented photographs of the area for the Commission's information. She requested the Commission take extra steps to add a signal at this location. Commissioner Coe agreed that a cross walk without a signal is not effective. Commissioner Guerriero stated the item needed to be addressed and recommended an Ad-Hoc Committee be created that he would be willing to chair. This committee should include residents, Temecula Unified School District, City staff and the police department. The motion was made by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to form an Ad-Hoc Committee. Minutes,Pts\062295 4 . . PUBLIC/TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22. 1995 The motion carried as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: 3 Guerriero, Coe, Perry NOES: COMMISSIONERS: o None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: 2 Sander, Johnson The motion was made by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to deny the request for a painted crosswalk on Rancho Vista Road on the west side of Calle Rio Vista. The motion carried as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: 3 Guerriero, Coe, Perry NOES: COMMISSIONERS: o None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: 2 Sander, Johnson PUBLIC COMMENTS Aline Harpham, 31062 Corte Alamar, stated that Engineer Lauber asked her to come before the Commission meeting to report the status on Calle Alamar. Mrs. Harpham stated there had been no improvement in the parking situation. Robyn Rorabaugh, 31073 Corte Alamar, stated that a safety problem exists at 2:00 p.m. when students are leaving school and residents are unable to get out of their drive ways. Commissioner Perry stated that he would like to see the situation resolved by painting the curbs on Rancho Rio Vista red and to place this on the agenda for the next Commission meeting. Director Kicak commented that the expanded school parking has not alleviated the problem and this should be placed on the next agenda for consideration. Acting Chairman Cae called for a recess at 8: 15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:24 p.m. Minutes.Pts\062295 5 . . PUBLIC/TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22. 1995 Wayne Hall, President, Starlight Ridge Home Owners Association, 42131 Agena Street, spoke requesting the Commission consider the school in the area and the apartment residents when considering a signal in the location of Santa Cecilia Drive and Cosmic Drive. 6. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Public Works Director Joe Kicak reported in the absence of Marty Lauber on the following: * The 1-15 corridor is in a 2-3 month study and this should be completed by October. * The Overland overcrossing project plan is 90% complete, negotiations, are continuing for the right-of-way. * Cal-Trans is certified to go to bid on Winchester Road Interchange in 2-3 weeks. * Rancho California Road bridge design is 90% complete. Right-of-way acquisition is in process and close to completion. Commissioner Guerriero asked if the Capital Improvement Project on Moraga Road will disturb the signal. Director Kicak will check with Riverside County Traffic Signal Maintenance. 7. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Lieutenant Domenoe reported on the following: * A South West Sunrise crime sweep conducted on Saturday with the participation of Murrieta, Riverside County Sheriffs, and the Highway Patrol was very successful. Two dozen arrests were made and drugs, weapons and money were confiscated. * Two officers have been monitoring Winchester Road and Jefferson Avenue at peak traffic hours for 6 days. Cal-Trans has made adjustments to the signal which has been successful in moving traffic. * Director Kicak reported that the City Manager has been advised and wants to install a green arrow for right turns on Jefferson Avenue east onto Winchester Road. Minutes.Pts\062295 6 . . PUBLlCITRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22. 1995 * Commissioner Perry requested the police department start a public campaign to advise the citizens what they can look for and how they can assist law enforcement solve problems with drug dealers in their neighborhoods. * Commissioner Guerriero requested a program with information regarding crime prevention and traffic issues be created for public awareness. . Lieutenant Domenoe stated that this was a good idea and would research starting a weekly column or radio station coverage. . Commissioner Guerriero stated that Temecula has the best police department in Southern California, if not the state, and the citizens deserve to know that. * Commissioner Guerriero expressed the need for a speed survey on Rancho California Road between Butterfield Stage Road and Margarita Road. 8. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Battalion Chief Mark Brodowski reported on the following: . He is in agreement with making the community aware through a media program and would like to start this in Temecula but feels the press is not cooperative. Could consider the "Grapevine". * There have been a large number of fires in the area this year. Weed abatement has been going well. . Mark reported on the fire at the Chinese Restaurant in the Sizzler Center. 9. COMMISSION REPORTS * Commissioner Guerriero expressed the need to schedule a Community Safety Day including police/fire demonstrations. November would be a good time and this will be placed on the next Commission agenda. . A survey may be conducted at the Community Safety Day to ask the community if they are in favor of media coverage for public awareness and updates from the fire and police department. Minutes.Pts\062295 7 . . PUBLIC/TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 22. 1995 * Lieutenant Domenoe reported on the D.U.1. Scare Program and invited the Commission to attend on Saturday, July 1, at 8:00 p.m. Locations are yet to be disclosed. It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to adjourn the meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission at 9:30 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, July 27, 1995 at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~~t?dA Secretary Minutes.Pts\062295 8