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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102705 PTS Minutes J MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLICfTRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula PublicfTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27,2005, 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: Arbogast, Ramos, and Chairman Jacobs. Absent: Youmans and Lanier. PRESENTATIONS: Fire Marshal McBride introduced newly hired Fire Marshal Steve Faris, who will be the new Fire Marshal for the City of Temecula. On behalf of the City of Temecula PublicfTraffic Safety Commission, Chairman Jacobs presented a certificate of appreciation to Fire Marshal McBride for his exceptional, personal, and professional efforts for the past five years with the City of Temecula. Fire Marshal McBride thanked the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission for the recognition. By way of Power Point Presentation, Battalion Chief Deyo and Fire Captain Steve Beech presented the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission with various slides of an Urban Search and Rescue in New Orleans in which they both had an opportunity to participate in. The PublicfTraffic Safety Commission thanked Chief Deyo and Captain Beech for their presentation. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS A. Commissioner Arbogast thanked staff for the Commission recognition dinner. Ms. Arbogast also informed the audience of the Public Safety Expo to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at Chaparral High School. R:IMinuleslPublicTrafficSafelyCOmmission102705 1 B. Commissioner Ramos advised that he has been reappointed as a PublicfTraffic Safety Commissioner and is looking forward to serving another term. Commissioner Ramos also expressed his concern to staff regarding a right-turn lane on Calle Medusa and La Serena Way. C. Echoing a comment made my Commissioner Arbogast, Chairman Jacobs also expressed his gratitude for the Commission recognition dinner. Chairman Jacobs gave kudos to local photographer, Edward Hannigan, for his photos with regard to Driving under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of Auaust 25. 2005 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of August 25, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Arbogast moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Ramos seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of Commissioner Youmans and Lanier who were absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Parkina Restrictions - Via Las Colinas RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission recommend: 1. That the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a parking restriction on the north side of Via Las Colinas from Moraga Road to approximately 690 feet west of Moraga Road; and 2. That the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a parking restriction on Moraga Road between Rancho California Road and Via Las Colinas. Principal Engineer Moghadam presented a staff report (of written record). Clarifying for Commissioner Arbogast, Mr. Moghadam stated that after the completion of construction at Moraga Road, a full intersection will be in service. MOTION: Commissioner Arbogast moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Ramos seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of Commissioner Youmans and Lanier who were both absent. . . - R:\MinutesIPublicTrafficSafBlyCOmmission102705 2 3. Turn Restrictions - Jefferson Avenue at Sanborn Avenue RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission review and recommend maintaining the present level of traffic control at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Sanborn Avenue. Principal Engineer Moghadam presented a staff report (of record). At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Allen Orr, Temecula, expressed his concern with the amount of traffic on Madison Avenue and Sanborn Avenue but relayed his happiness with the new intersection will be installed in the near future. At this time, the public hearing was closed. For the Commission, Sergeant Pi no stated that he will send officers out to Jefferson Avenue and Sand born Avenue periodically to monitor the area. MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Arbogast seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of Commission Youmans and Lanier who were absent. 4. Commission Meetina Schedule - November and December 2005 RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the regular meetings for November and December 2005, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements per the Government Code. Principal Engineer Moghadam presented a staff report (of record). It was the consensus of the Commission to consolidate the meetings of November 24, 2005 and December 22, 2005 into one meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2005. 5. Traffic Enaineer's ReDort No additional comments. 6. Police Chiefs ReDort Sergeant Pi no reported on the following: . That October has been a very busy month . That there have been nine DUI related accidents with teens R:IMinuIBs\PublicTrafficSafelyCommission102705 3 . That there are 400 to 500 red light tickets a month issued . That school zone complaints have been minimal . That the Race for the Cure event went well. 7. Fire Chiefs ReDort Battalion Fire Chief report that the Roripaugh Fire Station is progressing well. ADJOURNMENT At 7:22 p.m. Chairman Jacobs formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers. 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. fl~A-- Chairman aul Jacob~ 4:~~~ Xd~'i~i~ive ~stant Anita Pyle R:IMinutes\PublicTrafficSafBlyCOmmission102705 4