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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082808 PTS MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIClTRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 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: Hagel, Ramos, Curran, 'Youmans and Chairperson 'Arbogast Absent: None 'Chairperson Arbogast arrived at 6:03 and Commissioner Youmans arrived at 6:11. Certificate of Distinguished Service -Deputy Dave Nelson On behalf of the City of Temecula and the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, Commissioner Ramos presented Deputy Nelson with a Certificate of Distinguished Service. Relaying that he has enjoyed working for the City of Temecula, Deputy Nelson thanked the City and Public Traffic Safety Commission for the recognition. A. Mr. Shane Lesovsky, Temecula, reiterated his concern with the amount of traffic and speed of traffic in the Seraphina Road area; relayed his appreciation for the installation of the 25 mph signs posted and the presence of motor officers in the area; and queried if any permanent plans have been made for the area. In response to Mr. Lesovsky's comments, Principal Engineer Moghadam advised that although staff would not have an objection to installing striping on the roadway, the City would need a consensus from the community. R:\Minutes\PublicTraHicsafetyCom mission082808 Director of Public Works Hughes recommended that Mr. Lesovsky acquire what the specific concerns of the community would be so that staff can conduct a formal survey to educate the community of the pros and cons of the request; and that if the community fully understands the pros and cons of the specific changes and are in concurrence, staff would be more willing to make changes. Due to budgets cuts in all departments, Director of Public Works Hughes advised that speed signs will not be purchased at this time, but that speed trailers can be utilized to help mitigate traffic issues. Lieutenant Kuble advised that one speed trailer is currently out of commission but will explore placing a trailer in the area as soon as a trailer becomes available. Director of Public Works Hughes noted that Butterfield Stage Road is slated to be opened; advising that the City has taken over the construction from the developer, but it will be another year before it opens; and that with respect to tools in keeping drivers safe, enforcement would be a key element, but that driver behavior would be the main key to keeping roadways safe. COMMISSION REPORTS A. Advising that he represented the Public/Traffic Safety Commission at the last City Council meeting, Commissioner Hagel relayed that the City Council approved the new parking structure for Old Town which will bring some relief to the parking issues currently in Old Town; and stated that the structure will be completed in 15 months. B. Commissioner Ramos requested that the next time a DUI check point is held at the Winchester Road/Nicholas Road, that motor officers be made aware of the potential backup of vehicles to Margarita Road, noting that backup issues could result in accidents. C. Commissioner Youmans advised that an individual from San Diego gave kudos to the City of Temecula's traffic department. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of Julv 24. 2008 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 24, 2008 MOTION: Commissioner Hagel moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Curran seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Ramos who abstained. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission082808 2 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. City Sustainability Plan -Appointment of Representative to the Committee RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission appoint a representative to the City Sustainability Plan Committee. Director of Public Works Hughes provided a brief report (per agenda packet) In response to Director of Public Works Hughes' report, Chairperson Arbogast expressed her interest in representing the Public Traffic Safety Commission. For the Public Traffic Safety Commission, Associate Planner West advised that the ad- hoc committee will run 9 to 15 months; and that it is anticipated to have the kick-off meeting in October or November moving forward in 2009. MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to appoint Chairperson Arbogast to serve on the City Sustainability Plan for the Public Traffic Safety Commission. Commissioner Hagel seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval. 3. Traffic Engineer's Report With respect to Motor Car Parkway and Solana Way, Principal Engineer Moghadam advised that additional delineators were installed along the extension of the yellow lines until a permanent solution is found. Although the City was successful in receiving a grant for software for traffic signaling, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that he would not be aware of the time frame in which the project will begin. Chairperson Arbogast requested that signage and traffic control be placed at the construction zone at Rancho California Road (east of Moraga). In response to Chairperson Arbogast's concern, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that staff will explore the area. 4. Police Chief's Report Lieutenant Kuble provided a brief staff report (per handout). • That there were 1398 citations written for the month of July, 2008 0 181 SLAP citations o No school zone citations 0 66 traffic collisions and 51 were non-injury 0 80 cell phone citations R:\Minutes\Pu blicTraff icSafetyCommission082808 That 2,686 calls went through the DUI check point on August 16; noting that 925 individuals were contacted; 55 were taken to secondary and 4 were arrested for driving under the influence; 13 cars were impounded and 40 citations were issued That a fatal tc occured in August That as soon as a radar trailers is available one will be placed on Seraphina Road 5. Fire Chief's Report Captain Fulcher, by way of handout, provided a brief staff report: • That there were 805 incidents in the month of July, 2008 for Battalion 15 o That 534 incidents were within the City of Temecula 0 359 were Medical Aids o That 49 were Traffic Accidents o That 86 were False Alarms 0 17 incidents were Public Service Assist 0 1 Hazardous Materials Incident o That year to date staff has taught over 229 students CPR/AED, First Aid, and C. E.R.T. Captain Fulcher introduced newly hired Captain Rollins who will be in charge of the TCC and AED programs and will be stationed at station 92. Relaying his teaching experience, Captain Rollins thanked the Public Traffic Safety Commission for the warm welcome. Chairperson Arbogast requested a brief update with respect to the TCC program. In response to Commissioner Hagel's comment, Captain Rollins noted that he will schedule an opportunity for the Public Traffic Safety Commission to see the CERT trailer. ADJOURNMENT At 6:57 p.m. Chairperson Arbogast September 25, 2008, at 6:00 P.M., in Drive, and Temecula. I Ch irpers Arbo ast formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Se ' r pecialist Maria Hilton R:\Minutes\PUblicTrafficSafetyCommission082808 4