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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042408 PTS MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APRIL 24, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008, 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: Ramos, Curran, Youmans and Chairperson Arbogast Absent: None A. Speaking highly with respect to the Every 15 Minute Program, Commissioner Youmans asked Mr. Brian Balaris to speak on its behalf. Thanking the City and staff for all thief efforts with respect to the importance of the Every 15 Program, Mr. Balaris, Murrieta, informed of the feedback he received from parents and students on the impact the program made in their lives. Explaining the program to the Public Traffic Safety Commission and audience, Mr. Balaris would highly encourage that this program continue as a yearly program. Students Aaron Borgeson and Kaley Lione, spoke regarding this experience partaking with the Every 15 Minute Program and the impacts that their lives have taken since the program. The Public Traffic Safety Commission thanked the students for their comments. B. Chairperson Arboast thanked the City of Temecula and Fire Department for the opportunity to attend the Burn Institute dinner, noting that it was a great event and enjoyed listening to the many stories told. Ms. Arbogast also thanked the Police Department for allowing her to attend a black and white roaming, advising that it was an interesting DUI check point. C. Commissioner Ramos thanked the Police Chief for supporting the American Legion dinner which hosted both the Police and Fire Departments. D. Commissioner Hagel advised of an event he attended hosted by Moreno Valley Traffic and Safety Commission that addressed the upcoming cell phone law. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission042408 t COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of February 28, 2008 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of February 28, 2008. MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Curran seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Hagel who abstained. Principal Engineer Moghadam provided the Public Traffic Safety Commission with a staff report (of record). COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Installation of Temporary Berm on Margarita Road at Temecula Valley High School RECOMMENDATION 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report. For the Commission, Principal Engineer Moghadam offered the following: o Explained the difference between a berm and island o That the proposed berm will force students to exit to the right, not left, o That the berm would also force students to exit to the right, not left leaving Ronald Reagan Sports Park o That the City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley School District would not have a binding agreement; noting that the school district would not have the funds at this time to install an island o That the City does not have any plans to install an island Chairperson Arbogast relayed her desire to have the berm run all the way from Rancho Vista Road to Pauba Road. MOTION: Commissioner Youmans moved to have staff implement the berm and consider the option of installing the berm from Rancho Vista Road to Pauba Road, if the budget were to allow. Commissioner Hagel seconded the motion and voice vote unanimous approval. R: Wlinutes~PublicTrafficSafetyCommission042408 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Ms. Connie Hodgkins, Temecula, expressed her concern with 4.5 tenths of a mile stretch of Deer Hollow in front of Great Oak High School between Pechanga Parkway and Peach TreeNia Colorado; and requested that either a bridge be built, dig a tunnel, install a traffic light that includes a crosswalks, and/or install a crosswalk with flashing lights along a marked crosswalk to help ensure safety for students. Referencing Ms. Hodgkins request, Principal Engineer Moghadam advised that staff met with the school district and was advised that students should be parking in the provided parking lot meant to serve students and not be parking on the street. Mr. Moghadam also advised that there would be two safe traffic signals for crossing on either side of the school; and advised that number of students crossing at this time, would not warrant a traffic signal but that this could be evaluated again in the future. Director of Public Works Hughes noted that because installation of a traffic signal would not be warranted at this time, a potential signal would not be funded with the signal fee mitigation fund, it would need to be funded from the City's general fund; stated that it would be the purview of the Commission to direct staff to perform an analysis, but that it would not be staff's recommendation to install a signalized intersection midblock of a street with two signals within such a close proximity. 3. Request for Marked Crosswalk -Camino San Jose and Corte Bonillo, and McCabe Drive and Camino Alagon RECOMMENDATION 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission support Temecula Valley School District's decision that additional supervised crossings are not warranted at the following locations: Camino San Jose and Corte Bonillo McCabe Drive and Camino Alagon Principal Engineer Moghadam provided a brief staff report (of record) After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Public Traffic Safety Commission to agree with staff. Chairperson Arbogast suggested that the gate on Camino Alagon be closed to detract from the usage of students. Per Chairperson Arbogast's request, Principal Engineer Moghadam noted that he will make the request to Temecula Valley School District. MOTION: Commissioner Hagel moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Curran seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R: Vvtin utes\Pu b IicTrafficSafetyComm ission042408 4. Request for Multi-Way Stop Control -Walcott Lane and Klarer Lane RECOMMENDATION 4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing Multi-Way Stop Signs at the intersection of Walcott Lane and Klarer Lane. Principal Engineer Moghadam provided a staff report (per record), and assured the Public Traffic Safety Commission that flashing beacons will be installed for a few weeks to warn drivers of the new changes made to the roadway. MOTION: Commissioner Curran moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Youmans seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aoaroval. 5. Traffic Engineer's Report No reports at this time. 6. Police Chiefs Resort By way of handout Chief Williams highlighted on March's stats as follows: o That there were 1894 citations issued in the month of March, 2008 o That motor officers are completely staffed o That there were136 accidents in the month of March, 2008 0 67 DUI arrests in the month of March, 2008 o That two traffic trailers were deployed in March, 2008 o That the Special Enforcement Team (SET) arrested a shoplifting ring in the month of March, 2008 o That a PowerPoint Presentation will be brought forward to the Commission in the future with respect to crime prevention o That a plan has not been formatted with respect to the new cell phone law at this time 7. Fire Chiefs Report Chief Fulcher provided a staff report (of record), and noted that staff would be hopeful to have the Glen Oaks fire station staffed by the end of May, 2008 With respect to defensible space, the following should be implemented: o That residents should remove all flammable vegetation 30 feet from all structures o That residents should in additional 70 feet, create a reduced fuel zone by spacing trees and plants from each other o That residents should clear all needles and leaves from roofs, eaves, and rain gutters o That residents should trim braches six feet from the ground R:VNinutes\PUblicTrafficSafetycommission042408 4 o That residents should remove branches 10 feet from all chimneys o That residents should only operate power equipment before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. o That lawn mowers should never be used on dry vegetation o That a weed trimmer should be used to cut down dry weeds and grass o That with respect to defensible space, information is released and disseminated though news media o Gave stats on CPR classes Chairperson Arbogast advised that she will be happy to spread the word with respect to defensible space information; and encouraged the Commission to attend the upcoming 2008 Traffic Commissioner's Workshop. The Public Traffic Safety Commission thanked Chief Fulcher for his report. ADJOURNflflENT At 7:21 p.m. Chairperson Arbogast formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. Chairp r ogast Senior Office pecialist Maria Hilton R: \Minutes\Publ icTrafficSafetyComm ission042408