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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111507 PTS MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Curran led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Hagel, Ramos, Curran, and Chairperson Arbogast. Absent: Youmans. PRESENTATIONS: Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) Update Representing the Trauma Intervention Programs, Crisis Team Manager Magee updated the Public/Traffic Safety Commission on how the Trauma Intervention Program works. Certificate of Appreciation - Roseann Orwvler On behalf of the citizens of Temecula, Chairperson Arbogast presented Ms. Orwyler with a Certificate of Appreciation for her many years of service with the Trauma Intervention Programs. Certificate of Appreciation -Paul Jacobs Chairperson Arbogast, on behalf of the City and Public/Traffic Safety Commission, presented Mr. Jacobs with a Certificate of Appreciation for his many contributions of time and dedication to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission for the past three years. Mr. Jacobs thanked the City and Commission for the Certificate of Appreciation. The Commission wished Mr. Jacobs success in his future endeavors. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. R:\Minutes\Pu blicTrafficSafetyCommission 111507 COMMISSION REPORTS A. Commissioner Ramos commended Code Enforcement and the Police Department for removal of abandoned cars, as well as commended the City for their efforts with the recent fire tragedies. Mr. Ramos also thanked the City for the Commission Recognition dinner. Director of Public Works Hughes provided the Public/Traffic Safety Commission with an update as to the status of Administrative Assistant Pyle. B. Commissioner Hagel congratulated the City, Temecula merchants, volunteers, and the Police and Fire Department for their efforts with respect to the recent fires. Deputy City Manager Yates advised that a formal debriefing of the recent fires will be conducted at the December Public Traffic Safety Commission meeting. C. Chairperson Arbogast commended Deputy City Manager Yates for his outstanding job performance with regard to recent fires. Ms. Arbogast also welcomed newly appointed Public/Traffic Safety Commissioner Christopher Curran. Ms. Arbogast expressed concern with the narrowness of Mercedes Street in Old Town and would request that the Public Works Department explore this issue. In response to Chairperson Arbogast's concern, Director of Public Works Hughes advised that Mercedes Street in Old Town will be reconstructed in spring 2008. D. Commissioner Curran thanked the City Council for allowing him an opportunity to serve as a Public Traffic Safety Commissioner and stated that he is looking forward to working with the City. Principal Engineer Moghadam advised that the parking restriction signs in the Redhawk area will be implemented in mid-December. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of September 27, 2007 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 27, 2007. MOTION: Due to a lack of a quorum, it was the consensus of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission to roll the minutes of September 27, 2007, to the December 13, 2007, meeting. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission111507 2 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Slow Excessive Neighborhood Speeds (BENS) RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review and discuss the proposed Slow Excessive Neighborhood Speeds (BENS) Program and provide direction to staff relative to public education efforts. Senior Management Analyst Middlecamp provided a staff report (of written material) Due to the excessive speeding on Temecula's neighborhood streets, Commissioner Hagel relayed that he would be in favor of more radar trailers being placed in residential areas and would be of the opinion that more education with respect to the negative impacts of excessive speeding be implemented. At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Ms. Rebecca Weersing, representing Temecula Valley PTA Council, agreed with the concerns of excessive speeding and relayed that the Temecula Valley Unified School District PTA would be happy to lend its assistance in educating the public through the neighboring schools. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Arbogast agreed that excessive speeding would be a concern and would be in favor of implementing a plan. Referencing portable electronic speed signs, Principal Engineer Moghadam relayed that this program will be implemented in the near future, but that a demonstration will be brought forward to the Commission beforehand. After reviewing the neighborhood traffic calming program report, Chairperson Arbogast requested that this analysis be updated. Director of Public Works Hughes noted that staff will update the traffic calming analysis. For the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, Sergeant Albert relayed that it would be his opinion that the hands-free cell phone law will be in affect in July 2008. The Public/Traffic Safety Commission confirmed the importance of staffs recommendation. 3. Traffic Engineer's Resort Principal Engineer Moghadam provided a brief report (as per staff report). For the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, Mr. Moghadam advised that limit lines on public streets must be placed behind wheel chair ramps. R:\Minutes\Pu blicTra(ficSafelyCommission 111507 4. Police Chiefs Report Sergeant Albert provided police statistics as per staff's report, and noted that the Public/ Traffic Safety Commission will be advised of an upcoming DUI check point via email. 5. Fire Chiefs Report Battalion Chief Fulcher provided the Public Traffic Safety Commission with a status report (per handout) as to recent fires, and also reported on the following: • That a formal report with respect to recent fires will be given at the December Public Traffic Safety Commission • That the recent CERT drill was a success • That staff is moving forward with Fire Station 96 (Glen Oaks and Mesa) • Provided quarterly stats (as per handout) • Provided information with regard to deep frying turkeys • Provided information with regard to Christmas trees and lighting • Thanked the City for its support with respect to a fire fighter's recent injury. In response to Chairperson Arbogast's query, Chief Fulcher relayed that false alarms are not penalized, unless it were negligence; and advised that signs will be posted and that a press release will be made for the advertisement of Fire Station 96. Referencing the Roripaugh Fire Station, Deputy City Manager Yates relayed that the developer has installed the fire station, utilities, and road, but that the legal process would be pending With respect to the Roripaugh Development, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that it would be his opinion that something with that project will happen soon. ADJOURNMENT At 7:10 p.m. Chairperson Arbogast formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. Chair erso Arbo as Actin ~ rative Assistant Maria Hilton R:\Minutes\Pu blicTra(ficSafetyCommission 111507