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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022405 PTS Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula PubliclTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Arbogast led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Arbogast, Youmans, Lanier, Ramos and Chairman Jacobs. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Earl Shaw, Temecula resident, expressed concern with the speed that vehicles are traveling on Butterfield Stage Road, and requested clarification on the status of posting speed limit signs on Butterfield Stage Road. Responding to Mr. Shaw's query, Mr. Moghadam noted that staff is currently in the process of obtaining Engineering and Traffic Surveys for the City which will determine speed limits or affirm existing speed limits; that shortly after the road is reopened and surveys administered, speed limit signs will be posted on Butterfield Stage Road. Mr. Robert Zochowski, Temecula resident, expressed concern with a median Island being installed on Wabash and SR79 South. Responding to Mr. Zochowski's concern, Public Works Director Hughes stated that the City will soon be going to bid to widen Pechanga Parkway and that there will be plenty of room for making u-turns at that location. At this time, the public hearing was closed. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS Commissioner Lanier thanked the Police and Fire Department as well as staff for their efforts during the rainy season. Commissioner Lanier also requested that staff explore the possibility of installing a sign at the southbound off-ramp of SR79 South that reads: No right-turn on red. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission022405 In response to Commissioner Lanier's request, Mr. Hughes stated that the SR79 South off-ramp is under the control of Caltrans but would be happy to forward the request. Commissioner Arbogast also thanked Police and Fire Department as well as staff for all their efforts during the rainy season. Ms. Arbogast also expressed concern with an unmarked island on Meadows Parkway and La Serena Road; advising that at night it is difficult to see and requested that staff explore the possibility of installing markers on the island that would be visible at night. Responding to Commissioner Arbogast's concern, Mr. Moghadam noted that at the time when the signal at that intersection of La Serena and Meadows Parkway becomes operational, markers will be installed at the island making it visible at night. Commissioner Arbogast also expressed concern with the backing-up of traffic at Margarita Road and SR79 South and queried if staff would seek a solution to the problem. For Commissioner Arbogast, Mr. Moghadam noted that he will explore the situation. Chairman Jacobs thanked Corporal Albert for allowing him to attend a ride-a-Iong roving DUI check point; Commissioner Jacobs also requested that staff explore the possibility of installing ground reflectors on the roads that do not have any. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of January 27.2005 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Continued to the meeting of March 24, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Arbogast moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Youmans seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Vial of Life RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission receive and file the report. Paramedic Coordinator Adams presented the Commission with a staff report (of record), noting the following: . That the Vial of Life program will assist in getting the required information during an emergency. The long-standing program is effective and simple. . That residents wishing to participate can pick up two (2) Vial of Life stickers at any of Temecula's fire stations or the Mary Phillip's Senior Center. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyComrnission022405 2 Commissioner Arbogast suggested that forms also be available at doctor's offices, churches, senior centers, child care facilities, and the Temecula Community Center (TCC) through the Neighborhood Watch Program. Commissioner Lanier suggested adding the Vial of Life program to the City's web page and City's newsletter. The Commission expressed excitement toward the new program. For Commissioner Youmans, Mr. Adams relayed that he is not aware of any other surrounding communities participating in the program at this time. Commissioner Ramos suggested that the program be translated into Spanish for the Spanish speaking community. Assistant to the City Manager Yates relayed that the Vial of Life program will need to go to the City Council for final approval before it could be released to the general public. 3. Public/Traffic Safety Commission Goal PlanninQ . 2005 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission engage in a goal planning discussion for the 2005 calendar year. Commissioner Arbogast suggested having a PubliclTraffic Safety Commissioner's web page; that the web page could answer frequently asked questions. For Commissioner Arbogast, Mr. Yates noted that he will explore her suggestion. Commissioner Ramos encouraged fellow Commissioners to attend the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission's Workshop that is held yearly in November; advising that it is an informative Workshop. Chairman Jacobs requested that staff notify the Commission as soon as they are aware of the date and time of the next PubliclTraffic Safety Workshop held yearly in November. Chairman Jacobs also suggested, although optional, that the Public Traffic/Safety Commissioner's become TCC members. Lieutenant Wait informed the Commission that she will be bringing a TCC update at the next PubliclTraffic Safety Commission meeting. Chairman Jacobs also encouraged the Commission to participate in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Mr. Yates noted that he will be scheduling tours for the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission in the near future. Chairman Jacobs thanked Mr. Yates for the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission jackets. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission022405 3 5. Traffic Enaineer's Report None at this time. 6. Police Chiefs Report Corporal Albert noted that the Police will be involved in the below mentioned events: . The Good Old Days Car Show on February 26, 2005 . That DUI Saturation check point on March 4, 2005 . Static DUI check point on March 17, 2005 Police Chief Domenoe relayed that the Every 15 minutes Program is currently in the planning stages and that the Commission will be updated with a report at the following PubliclTraffic Safety Commission meeting in March 2005; and that in the near future the Police Department will be devoting 15 minutes at every meeting to discuss events that the Police Department has been or will be involved in. 7. Fire Chiefs Report Paramedic Coordinator Adams reported that Fire Chief McBride has accepted another position and that staff is currently in the process of recruitment; and that American Medical Response is in the process of adding another ambulance to the Temecula area. ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 p.m. Chairman Jacobs formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. fU~~ Chairman Paul Jacobs R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission022405 4