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MINUTES OF A REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLlCITRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
JULY 26, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula PublicfTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City
Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Youmans led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Hagel, Ramos, Jacobs, Youmans, and Arbogast
Absent:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Mr. Gary Hunter, Murrieta, expressed concern with a citation he received
heading westbound on Ynez Road to Winchester Road, advising that the No right-turn
sign would not be visible and should be enlarged.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of June 28. 2007
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of June 28, 2007.
MOTION: Commissioner Hagel moved to approve the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion and voice vote reflected aooroval with the
exceotion of Commissioner Youmans who abstained.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
A. Commissioner Jacobs commented on the non-functioning lighting equipment for
the police Driving Under the Influence (DUI) check point program.
In response to Commissioner Jacobs' comment, Director of Public Works Hughes noted
that he will explore the possibility of purchasing new lighting equipment for the police
DUI check point program.
B. Commissioner Ramos relayed his appreciation for the signs posted on the
southbound Hwy 79 South exit.
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C. Commissioner Hagel noted that he had an opportunity to attend the County's
Point of Distribution (POD) Program, noting that although the turnout was not a big
success, he was hopeful to implement more drills in the future.
The PublicfTraffic Safety Commission thanked Captain Buckley for the tour of the Wolf
Creek Fire Station.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Fire DeDartment 2007 Mid.Year Emeraencv ResDonse Statistics
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission receive and file the Fire
Department 2007 Mid-Year Emergency Response Statistics
Captain Buckley provided the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission with a staff report, of
record.
In response to the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission's queries, Captain Buckley added
the following:
. That staff does not receive many calls from Hazmat and would fluctuate from
year to year
. That the new dispatch printers help cut back on time with regard to responses.
It was the consensus of the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission to receive and file this
report.
3. Time Lhni~A.fI P:\Irk:1nq Restricti<:>ns - Via La Colarada. Via Perales and Corte
Oaxaca
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission consider the request and
provide direction to staff
Principal Engineer Moghadam provided a staff report (of written material).
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
A. Mr. Vincent Edwards, Temecula, expressed concern with students parking on
residential streets, advising that these students partake in drugs, smoking, and are
engaged in sexual activities; and advised that residents would be in favor of a weekday
parking restriction sign
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
In response to Commissioner Jacobs' query, Officer Pringle relayed the following:
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· That a Student Resource Officer's (SRO) primary position would be on campus,
not in the residential tracts.
· That sworn officers would enforce parking restrictions in the city, noting that
Community Services Officers would not be sworn officers
Referencing Commissioner Jacobs' question, Principal Engineer Moghadam advised
that the city and the Temecula Valley School District would not have a formal traffic or
school route plan but a suggested route plan; and that no safety issues were reported to
staff with regard to Via La Colarada, Via Perales, and Corte Oaxaca.
Commissioner Youmans relayed that because this issue would not be a safety issue, it
would be his opinion that this issue would be better resolved by the school district and/or
the police department.
Principal Engineer Moghadam relayed that the city does not issue parking permits for
vehicles other than temporary Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking permits; and advised
that staff would not be in favor of implementing a parking permit program.
Director of Public Works Hughes stated that the streets in question are public streets to
be used by the public.
For Commissioner Hagel, Principal Engineer Moghadam advised that Great Oak High
School would have adequate parking on site but that some students choose to not park
in the provided parking lot.
Commissioner Hagel expressed concern with restricting parking on residential streets at
6:00 a.m. and noted that 12:00 p.m. would be too early to stop the restriction, and
advised that he would be in favor of a time restriction from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission, Principal Engineer Moghadam advised that
the restriction hours of 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. was the request of the residents', not
staff.
Commissioner Ramos advised that he would be of the opinion that an adequate
timeframe restriction would be 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; and that he would be in favor of
granting the residents' request but that a letter advising them of the change beforehand
would be appropriate.
Chairperson Arbogast thanked Mr. Edwards for his attendance of tonight's meeting as
well as the petition provided.
Expressing her opinion, Chairperson Arbogast relayed the importance of ensuring
consistency throughout the city, noting that the posted time limits at Temecula Valley
High School are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; that it would be important to work with the
Student Resource Officers (SRO) and police officers to ensure students stay in school;
and that she would not be opposed to posting signs restricting parking during certain
times of the day.
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Understanding the concerns of the residents, Commissioner Jacobs noted that the issue
at hand would be a nuisance issue and not a safety issue; that posting signs restricting
hours will only move the problem to another neighborhood; therefore, upsetting other
residents; that it would be his opinion that posting parking restriction signs throughout
the city would not be favorable unless a citywide program was created; and reminded
the Commission that these are public streets to be utilized by the public.
MOTION: Commissioner Jacobs moved to deny the request for restricting parking at
certain hours of the day on Via La Colarda, Via Perales, and Corte Oaxca (this motion
died for a lack of a second.)
Commissioner Ramos suggested that this item be brought back to the September
meeting to allow staff an opportunity to explore other alternatives and work with the
school district and police department to resolve the problem.
MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to continue this item until the September 2007
PublicfTraffic Safety Commission meeting (this motion died for a lack of a second.)
Noting that this situation would be unique, Commissioner Hagel noted that it would be
his opinion that parking permits would not be appropriate and would be in favor of
implementing signs restricting certain hours of the day. Commissioner Youmans
seconded the motion subject to the school district and residents being notified prior to
the installation of parking signs restricting parking during certain hours of the day; and
voice vote reflected aooroval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Jacobs who voted
No.
4. Traffic Enaineer's ReDort
No report at this time.
5. Police Chiefs Reoort
Officer Pringle advised that a DUI check point will be held on August 18, 2007, and will
notify the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission of the location via email. Officer Pringle also
mentioned that the commercial enforcement program held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007,
was a success.
6. Fire Chiefs ReDort
Captain Buckley reported that the new Wolf Creek Fire Station will be opening on
Monday, July 30, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:10 p.m. Chairperson Arbogast formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, Auaust
23. 2007 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and
Temecula.
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Administra~ Assi~nt, Anita Pyle
ChairPetSon Arbog~st
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