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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 23, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission was called to order
on Thursday. February 23,1995, 7:10 P.M., at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room,
43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Knox Johnson called the meeting
to order.
PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Sander. Guerriero. Perry, Coe
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: None
Also present were Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber, Traffic Technician Hasib Baha. Sergeant
James Brandt. Councilmember Karel Lindemans. Anita Pyle. Administrative Secretary. Public
Works Department, Joan Price. Recording Secretary, Police Chief Peter Labahn. Lieutenant
James Domenoe, Forest Thomas. Temecula Valley Unified School District, Larry Markham,
Markham & Assoc.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of Januarv 26. 1995
1.1 Approval of the minutes of January 26, 1995 was continued to the meeting of
March 23, 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Coe and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to approve
Consent Calendar Items 1.1 to continue the approval of the minutes of January 26, 1995 to the
meeting of March 23, 1995 and 2.1 concerning the speed limit on DePortola Road from
Jedediah Smith Road to Margarita Road.
The motion carried as follows
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: JOHNSON, SANDER, GUERRIERO. PERRY,
COE
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
NOES:
o
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
2.1 Saeed Limit on DePortola Road from Jedediah Smith Road to Margarita Road
It was moved by commissioner Coe and seconded by commissioner Guerriero. that the
Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the Engineering and Traffic Survey for
DePortola Road from Jedediah Smith Road to Margarita Road. '
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The motion carried as follows
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: JOHNSON, SANDER, GUERRIERO, PERRY
COE
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMISSION BUSINESS:
3. Transnortation Facilitv Financing - Uadate
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber introduced Councilmember Karel Lindemans to present
and enlighten the Commissioners on the funding regarding the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for the fiscal years of 1995-1999
Councilmember Lindemans detailed for the Commissioners the financing available to the
city through RDA funds and the funds available through Proposition 111 and Measure
A funding.
The Commissioners' thanked Councilmember Lindemans for the presentation and
education on various funding available through the County and State of California.
4. "Keea Clear" Pavement LeQend for Jefferson Avenue South of Winchester Road
Adiac..nt to the Tonv Roma's Center
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report. Based on the trial survey,
there were no safety hazards or problems in posting legends or not.
It was moved by Commissioner Coe and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to accept
the recommendation of staff to deny the request to add "Keep Clear" pavement legends
to Jefferson Avenue south of the existing legends.
The motion carried as follows
AYES:
3
COMMISSIONERS: SANDER, GUERRIERO, COE
NOES:
2
COMMISSIONERS: PERRY, JOHNSON
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Commissioner Guerriero requested that staff set-up a sub-committee meeting on
the subject of traffic on Jefferson Avenue. The date will be announced.
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It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Coe to direct staff
to. find and utilize the raised median plans from the north city limit.
The motion carried as follows
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: SANDER, GUERRIERO, COE, JOHNSON
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN:
1
COMMISSIONERS: PERRY
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
5. School Bus Loading Zone on Margarita Road Adiacent to theTemecula Vallev Hioh
School
It was moved by Commissioner Coe and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero that the
Temecula Valley Unified School District's request to relocate the existing school bus
loading zone on Margarita Road be approved.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: JOHNSON, SANDER, GUERRIERO, PERRY,
COE
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Chairman Johnson declared a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
6. Traffic Engineers Reaort
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the following:
* The Police Department will set-up radar trailers in non-residential locations: Nicolas
Road and Calle Pina Colada have been recommended.
· Commissioner Guerriero asked about sidewalks at Temecula Middle School on the
west side.
Engineer Lauber explained that the developer is waiting for the project boundary walls
and may be developing sidewalks then. They will also be stripping bike lanes.
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'Commissioner Coe requested information on the signal status at Hwy 79(S) and Pala
Road.
Engineer Lauber explained that Council has requested staff to develop plans to establish
signals. These plans will go to Council so the contracts can be awarded.
Engineer Lauber also stated that staff will research the development of plans to assist
pedestrians.
'Commissioner Perry asked for the status on Hwy 79(S) and La Paz Street and stated
Bedford Court is very bad traffic wise.
'Commissioner Sander asked about a street light and suggested corresponding with Cal-
Trans in regard to that issue.
It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero that staff
request information from Cal-Trans on what they will do to alleviate this problem.
Commissioner Johnson amended this motion to include staff also request a representative from
Cal-Trans to attend the next Commission meeting.
The motion carried as follows
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS:
JOHNSON, SANDER, GUERRIERO, PERRY,
COE
NONE
NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
o
o
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
. Commissioner Sander stated that the School District Planning Department should be
in attendance at the next Commission meeting.
7. Police Reaort
Lieutenant Domenoe reported in the absence of Police Chief Labahn
. Lieutenant Domenoe introduced Sergeant James Brandt as his replacement.
. The Department will schedule 3 D.U.1. checkpoints starting July 1, 1995.
. In answer to Commissioner Guerriero's question he stated there were no accidents in
1994 contributed to fatigue.
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. Sergeant Brandt spoke to the Commission and conveyed his plan of action on the
traffic issue in Temecula.
8. Fire Reaort
. None
9. Commission Reaort
. Commissioner Guerriero requested staff to obtain a collision report for the
Commission's review and edification.
Engineer Lauber will see the Commission gets this report as he receives one every two
weeks. -
. Commissioner Guerriero also requested a monthly or quarterly citation report on the
specific violations given to motorists in Temecula.
Lieutenant Domenoe stated this was not tracked to date, but could provide this report
in detail to the Commissioners.
. Commissioner Guerriero requested Engineer Lauber place on the agenda for discussion
the possibility of raised medians in front of Margarita Middle School.
. Commissioner Guerriero stated that Burbank Police Department had a D.U.1.
Simulation Program Video that Temecula could use for public safety instruction.
Engineer Lauber will look into securing this video. '
· Commissioner Perry requested an agenda item for discussion regarding a
recommendation to Council to adopt a Resolution recommending the approval by the
County Board of Supervisors of the Master Plan of French Valley Airport. Time is of the
essence since the Supervisors meet in six weeks.
Mr. Larry Markham will be asked to make a presentation at the next Commission
meeting.
· Commissioner Sander requested a copy of the Adopted Resolution of the
Commissions' Goals.
Engineer Lauber will provide this to the Commission at the next Commission meeting.
. Commissioner Coe would like to have staff research the status of stop signs at Pala
and Rainbow Canyon Roads and Loma Linda Road.
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ADJOURNMENT
The motion was made by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Coe to adjourn
the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on
Thursday, March 23, 1995.
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