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AGENDA
TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD AT
CITY HALL, MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
43174 Business Park Drive
Temecula, California
Thursday, February 22, 1996 - 7:00 PM
COMMISSIONERS: Perry, Sander, Guerriero,
Johnson, Coe
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commission on items that
are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to
the Commission about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled
out and filed with the Commission Secretary.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording Secretary before
the Commission gets to that item. There is a five (5) minute time limit for individual speakers.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by
one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the
Public/Traffic Safety Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate action.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of Januarv 25. 1996
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1
Approve the Minutes of January 25, 1996
(Continued to the meeting of March 28, 1996)
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Starlight Ridge -Communitv Traffic Calming Request
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 For Discussion Only
3. Bedford Court - Request for Traffic Signal
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 For Discussion Only
4. "No Parking" - Bedford Court
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council establish
"No Parking" on Bedford Court south of State Route 79(S).
5. Installation of "Stop" Controls in Rancho Highlands Subdivision
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a
resolution establishing "Stop" controls in the Rancho Highlands Subdivision.
6. Traffic Engineer's Report
7. Police Chief's Report
8. Fire Chief's Report
9. Commission Report
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on
Thursday, March 28, 1996, at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ITEM NO. I
ITEM NO. 2
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marty Lauber, Traffic Engineer//Z~
February 22, 1996
Item 2
Starlight Ridge - Community Traffic Calming Request
RECOMMENDATION:
For Discussion Only
BACKGROUND:
On December 14, 1995 the City Council approved the City of Temecula Policy for Closure or
Modification of Traffic Flow on Public Streets. This policy sets up the procedure for implementing
citizen based requests for traffic calming measures on a neighborhood scale.
After approval of the policy, a representative of the Starlight Ridge Home Owners Association (HOA)
requested a meeting to discuss viable options which could be implemented on Santa Cecilia Drive and
Cosmic Drive. Previous studies have indicated unacceptable speeds and approximate volumes needed to
qualify these streets for attention. The initial meeting was held on January 17, 1996 at City Hall. Mr.
Don Matson joined Mr. Ken Bruckman to brainstorm ideas in order to formulate a project scope. At that
meeting two (2) major issues were raised.
The first item was their feelings that it was unreasonable for the citizens to finance any alternative. The
second item was specific concerns for the size of the effected areas formulated for each of the potential
traffic calming techniques.
At the conclusion of their concerns, I informed both residents that the current policy requires funding
from the proponents of the project and can not be modified without City Council approval. The rest of
the meeting was discussion with regard to the scope of alternatives with the associated effected areas
being defined. The option chosen was to stripe both roads with two (2) eight feet wide parking lanes,
two (2) four foot bike lanes and two (2) ten foot wide through lanes. Because the City does pay for the
striping of public streets, both citizens requested that staff look into funding this alternative with City
funds.
With the proposal defined, staff was requested to produce an associated cost estimate and clearly define
the effected area to be petitioned. Because of a pending HOA meeting set for January 23, 1996, staff
agreed to meet on that day to supply the requested information.
At the meeting on January 23, 1996, both HOA representatives were informed that residential streets are
not normally striped and that applying City funds to this project would not be appropriate and would set
a president contrary to our approved policy. Mr. Don Matson became enraged and stormed out of the
meeting. He felt that the proposed striping idea was forced on then and he found that to be unacceptable.
I agreed that their proposed project should be exactly what our citizens want and continued discussing
options with Mr. Bruckman. At the conclusion of that meeting staff requested a formal written proposal
to be submitted to ensure that nobody was wasting anyones time on unacceptable proposals. Mr.
Bruckman was invited to discuss his concerns regarding financing improvements with our Commission
at the January 25, 1996 meeting.
As of February 14, 1996 no letter has been received by the Department of Public Works regarding
proposed traffic calming measures in the Starlight Ridge neighborhood. Staff will continue to prioritize
this neighborhood for both police speed enforcement and radar trailer display unit placement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Attachment:
Location Map
STARLIGHT RIDGE
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LOCATION MAP
ITEM NO. 3
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Many Lauber, Traffic Engineer/if//
February 22, 1996
Item 3
Bedford Court - Request for Traffic Signal
RECOMMENDATION:
For Discussion Only
BACKGROUND:
On January 9, 1996 at 8:37 p.m. the City received a message from Cynthia Arocha on the City Council
Hotline. Her concerns were for the immediate signalization of Bedford Court at State Route 79(S). This
request was sparked by a statement from a Calltans representative stating that a traffic signal was
warranted but did not meet their safety criteria to finance its installation.
On February 1, 1996 staff set up a meeting with Caltrans to discuss concurrent reviews of this
intersection. The meeting was set for February 6, 1996 to review real time traffic operations and
coordinate investigations. Since delay information was collected using Caltrans staff, our office requested
copies for our review. The acceleration lane created by Caltrans for left turns exiting Bedford Court was
observed functioning as a refuge area allowing drivers the ability to transverse both directions of travel
separately.
The main item of discussion centered around the fact that this intersection is in very close proximity to
the all-way stop controls at 1-15 and the approved traffic signal at La Paz Street. This intersection can
not be evaluated independently when determining if traffic signal costs would be offset by system
improvements. At conclusion of our combined investigation, staff will present our findings to the
Commission with our recommendations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Attachment:
Location Map
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ITEM NO. 4
TO:
FROM:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marty Lauber, Traffic Engineer
DATE:
February 22, 1996
SUBJECT:
Item 4
"No Parking" - Bedford Court
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council establish "No Parking" on
Bedford Court south of State Route 79(S).
BACKGROUND:
On January 22, 1996, the Traffic Division of the Department of Public Works received a proposal to
implement pavement striping on Bedford Court. The proposed striping would clearly designate inbound
and outbound travel lanes and separate right and left turns approaching State Route 79(S).
In order to properly facilitate this plan, parking must be restricted near the intersection of Bedford Court
and State Route 79(S). The project proponents (property owners) are requesting a complete removal of
all parking on Bedford Court. They have indicated that sufficient off-street parking is provided and most
of the parked vehicles are not using the center and are restricting travel along this short cul-de-sac.
Staff supports the proposed restriction which will enhance safety for all users.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Attachment:
1. Location Map
2. Letter from adjacent property owner
3. Exhibit "A" - Striping Plan
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Proposed
Parking Restriction
BEDFORD COURT
LOCATION MAP
Corporation FA×: (619) 489-5845
RO. Box 2159 Escortdido, California 92033-2159
270 West Second Avenue, Suite B, Escondido, California 92025
RECE!VED'
JAN 3 0 1996
CITY OF TEML:'-;',;:
ENGI~ERING OEPARTLL,
January 26, 1996
Hartin Lauber
City of Temecula
43174 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590
RE: RED-CURBING/NO PARKING ON BEDFORD COURT
Dear Mr. Lauber:
Tomond Properties, Ltd. hereby formally requests that Bedford Court
be red-lined and/or posted "NO PARKING'* along the entire curb
length of the street.
We request this action immediately for the following reasons:
Commuters are using the court for a "Park and Ride"
facility.
Parking on Bedford Court creates unsafe conditions
because of the traffic volume to Par Crest Plaza,
making ingress and egress from the center visually'
obstructed and therefor dangerous for customers.
Parking on Bedford Court creates unsafe conditions
for vehicles entering the Mobil Oil station on Lot
1.
Parking on Bedford Court creates unsafe conditions
for traffic in a stacking pattern waiting to enter
Highway 79 South.
Parking on Bedford Court creates the false illusion
that there is no parking in the Par Crest center,
thereby discouraging potential customers from
entering the Center parking lots.
Bedford Court parking is dangerous to moving traffic
because of the difficult maneuvers required to park,
Tomond Properties, Ltd,
21592. These parcels
Court on all sides.
is the owner of Parcels 1 - 4 of Parcel Map
encompass the entire frontage of Bedford
If you have any questions, please do not
Thank you for your very prompt attention
Very truly yours,
TOMOND PROPERTIES, LTD.
JOhn C. Raymond
~esident
Tetraton Corporation, General Partner
JCR/alc
cc: Markham & Associates
hesitate to belephone.
to this matter.
'IEP, P,/MON Corpora. on
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Proposed Striping Plan
EXHIBIT "A"
ITEM NO. 5
TO:
FROM:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marry Lauber, Traffic Engineer/~
DATE:
February 22, 1996
SUBJECT:
Item 5
Installation of "Stop" Controls in Rancho Highlands Subdivision
PREPARED BY: Ali Moghadam, Assistant Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution
establishing "Stop" Controls in the Rancho Highlands Subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
The City received a request from the Rancho Highlands' Community Association to consider installation
of "Stop" signs on several streets throughout this new housing development. Development improvement
plans for this tract do not include intersection controls as is normally the mechanism for approval. The
specific locations are as follows:
1. "Stop" signs on Corte Rialto at Via Fanits
2. "Stop" sign on Via Fanita at Calle Nacido
3. "Stop" signs on Tierra Vista/Buckeye Road at Preece Lane (to date, has not been accepted as a City
maintained street)
We have reviewed this request and made the following observations.
Since the requested stop signs are not "All-Way Stop" requests, the Caltrans warrants for "All-Way Stop"
do not apply. However, these intersections meet the Caltrans warrant for stop signs under the following
condition. "At intersections where a combination of high speeds, restricted view, and accident record
indicates a need for control by the Stop sign". Since this is a relatively recent development, accident data
is not a determining factor; however, speeding and restricted view were observed at these intersections.
A copy of the Caltrans warrants for the installation of stop controls is attached for your reference.
Staff recommends that stop signs be installed on Corte Rialto at Via Fanita and Via Fanita at Calle
Nacido at this time and on Tierra Vista/Buckeye Road at Preece upon acceptance into the City's
maintained streets.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
5 Stop Signs, post and limit lines @ $125
TOTAL
Attachments:
1. Leuer of Request
2. Exhibit "A" - Location Map
3. Exhibit "B" - Caltrans Warrants
$625
$625
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September 13, 1995
Mr. Joe Kicak
Director of Public Works
City of Temecula
43174 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590-3606
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
A division of RBCM, Inc.
RECEIVED
CiTY OF TEMECULA
ENGINEEFIING DEPARTMENT
Re:
RANCHO HIGHLANDS' COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Request for installation of stop
signs
Dear Mr. Kicak:
Our office represents the Rancho Highlands' Community Association, located off Ynez between Rancho
Vista and Santiago Roads. There are several areas in the project where there are recurring problems
involving speeding vehicles, and in the opinion of the Board of Directors, accidents are only narrowly
avoided all too frequently.
The specific areas are as follows:
I) Intersection of Cone Rialto and Via Fanlta - we are requesting a two-way stop sign on Cone Rialto.
2) Intersection of Via Fanita and Calle Nacido - we are requesting a one-way stop sign on Via Fanita.
3) Intersection of Tierra Vista and Preece - we are requesting a one-way stop sign on Tierra Vista.
We would be more than happy to meet with you or a representative of your department on-site if
necessary.
Further, please advise as to what our next step is after your department has viewed these sites.
If you would like to set up an appointment on-site, or have any questions please feel free to contact our
office at (909) 699-1220.
Sincerely, ,
Project Manager
Elite Community Management
for RANCHO HIGHLANDS' COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
co: Board, File
AA/b:stopsign.ltr
11717 Bernardo Plaza Ct., Suite 205
San Diego, CA 92128
Business: (619) 485-0881 · Service: (619) 485-0672
FAX.' (619) 485-7844
27710 Jefferson Ave., Suite 106
Temecula, CA 92590
Business: (909) 699-1220 · Accounting: (909) 699-4225
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INTERSECTION
CONTROLS
FOR
RANCHO HIGHLANDS
EXHIBIT "A"
PREECE LANE
Traffic Manual SIGNS 4-37
3-1987
EXHIBIT
R1
Standard 30"
R1-3
Standard 12" x 6"
R1-4
Standard 18" x 6"
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POLICY
Stop Signs and Yield Signs
· Stop Signs
The STOP sign (R1) shall be used where traffic
is required to stop except at signalized intersections.
The STOP sign shall be an octagon with white mes-
sage and border on a red background. The standard
size shall be 30 x 30 inches. Where greater emphasis
or visibility is required, a larger size is recommended.
On local streets and secondary roads with low ap-
proach speeds and low volume, a 24 x 24 inch size
may be used.
At a multiway stop intersection, a supplemental plate
(R1-3 or R1-4) should be mounted just below each
STOP sign.
The numeral on the supplementary plate shall corres-
pond to the number of approach legs, or the legend
ALL-WAY (R1-4) may be used. The plate shall have
white letters on a red background.
A red flashing beacon or beacons may be used in
conjunction with a STOP sign. See Section 9-08
(Flashng Beacons).
Secondary messages shall not be used on STOP sign
faces.
· Warrants for STOP Signs
Because the STOP sign causes a substantial incon-
venience to motorists, it should be used only where
warranted. A STOP sign may be warranted at an inter-
section where one or more of the following con-
ditions exist:
1. On the less important road at its intersection with
a main road where application of the normal right
of way rule is unduly hazardous as evidenced by
accidents susceptible to correction by STOP
signs.
2. On a count~ road or city street at its intersection
with a state highway.
3. At the intersection of two main highways. The
highway traffic to be stopped depends on
proach speeds, volumes, and turn!ng movements.
4. On a street entering a legally established through
highway or street.
5, On a minor street where the safe approach speed
to the intersection is less than 10 miles per hour.
6. At an unsignalized intersection in a signal-
ized area.
7. At other intersections where a combination of high
speed, restricted view, and accident record indi-
cates a need for control by the STOP sign.
4-38 SIGNS Traffic Manual
3-1987
POLICY
A STOP sign is not a "cure-all" and is not a substitute
for other traffic control devices. Many times the need
for a STOP sign can be eliminated if the sight distance
is increased by removing the obstructions.
STOP signs shall not be erected at any entrance to an
intersection when such entrance is controlled by an
official traffic control signal, nor at any railroad grade
crossing which is controlled by automatic signals,
gates, or other train-actuated control devices except
as provided in CVC 21355, Stop Signs. The conflicting
commands of two types of control devices are con-
fusing. If traffic is required to stop when the operation
of the stop-and-go signals is not warranted, the signals
should be put on flashing operation with the red flashing
light facing the traffic that must stop.
Where two main highways intersect, the STOP sign or
signs should normally be posted on the minor street to
stop the lesser flow of traffic. Traffic engineering stud ies,
however, may justify a decision to install a STOP sign or
signs on the major street, as at a three- way intersection
where safety considerations may justify stopping the
greater flow of traffic to permit a left-turning movement.
STOP signs should not be installed indiscriminately at
all unprotected railroad crossings. The allowance of
STOP signs at all such crossings would eventually breed
contempt for both law enforcement, and obedience to
the sign's command to stop. STOP signs may only be
used at selected rail/highway grade crossings after
their need has been determined by a traffic engineering
study. Such study should consider approach speeds,
sight distance restrictions, volumes, accident records,
etc. This application of STOP signs should be an interim
use period during which plans for lights, gates or other
means of control are being prepared.
Portable or part-time STOP signs shall not be used except
foremergency purposes. Also, STOP signs should not be
used for speed control.
· Multiway STOP signs
The "Multiway Stop" installation may be useful at some
locations. it should ordinarily be used only where
the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approx-
imately equal. A traffic control signal is more satisfactory
for an intersection with a heavy volume of traffic.
ITEM NO. 6
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
(for February, 1996)
City Council Actions:
January 23, 1996
a. Professional Geotechnical Services Contract with Leighton and Associates, Inc. for Winchester
Road at Interstate Route 15. Bridge Widening and Northbound Ramp Improvements, Project No.
PW94-21 - Approved Staff Recommendation (4-0-0)
b. "No Parking" Zones on Ynez Road between Solana Way and the Temecula Town Center -
Approved Staff Recommendation (4-0-0)
February 13, 1996
a. Proposed Detour for Winchester Road Construction - Margarita Road to Murrieta Hot Springs
Road (Area 1~ - Approved staff recommendation and directed staff to identify the appropriate
funding mechanisms for the signal at Rustic Glen and Margarita Road and to address the
following concerns: 1. Determine any available participation in the funding of the traffic signal
by the County of Riverside. 2. Assure proper access to the businesses located at the northeast
corner of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road during the construction period. 3.
Implement the routing to assure that there is no detour traffic through the residential area of
Roripaugh Hills. (5-0-0)
Traffic Division Project Status:
a. A status of all active traff'~c requests are accounted for on the attached chart. We have also
included those requests received after the last listing which have already been completed so that
the Commission has exposure to all citizen requests.
Traffic Division Accomplishments:
The Traffic Division's monthly activity report is attached which summarizes our on-going work efforts.
Capital Projects Status:
The status of all construction projects currently being managed by the Capital Projects Division of the
Public Works Department, and are included in their monthly activity report, which is attached.
Maintenance Activities:
A summary of all maintenance activities accomplished over the past month is also included for your
information.
Commission Recommendations - From the Meeting of January 25, 1996:
Commissioner Perry: Commissioner Perry stated that State Route 79(S) is an important
corridor and staff should not ignore local concerns.
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Commissioner Sander:
Commissioner Guerriero:
Commissioner Coe:
Commissioner Johnson:
Commissioner Sander recommended a joint meeting with the City
Council.
Commissioner Guerriero notified staff that he and Officer Glen Scott
have witnessed numerous violations of the trap right turn lane on
southbound Ynez Road at the southerly access to Mervyn's. (Staff will
review)
Commissioner Guerriero also feels that Caltrans is advising mobile home
transport companies to use the Winchester Road interchange for
transition from southbound 1-15 to northbound 1-215 instead of using
Murrieta Hot Springs Road. He felt that this could hamper traffic flow
during the interchange modifications and that Caltrans' oversized load
permit section should be notified. (Caltrans has been notified)
Commissioner Guerriero also requested specific accident/citation
information associated with high profile locations such as school zones,
Starlight Ridge, Calle Medusa, North General Kearny, Via Cordoba, etc.
Commissioner Coe notified staff of the need for tree trimming on
Rainbow Canyon Road, south of the City limits. (Riverside County has
been notified)
Commissioner Coe was also concerned about the temporary trench patch
placed by the Water District on Margarita Road south of Winchester
Road. He felt that traffic was driving out of the travel lane to avoid the
lip in the pavement, possibly creating a decrease in safety. (Public Works
inspectors have been notified)
Commissioner Johnson requested a copy of the CIP priority status report
be submitted to the Commission at least quarterly.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Monthly Activity Report
FEBRUARY, 1996
Submitted by: Joseph Kicak
Prepared by: Don Spagnolo .~
Date: February 27, 1996
I. WORK UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
1. Sports Park Parkin9 and Skate Board Park:
The parking lot has been completed and the contractor is working on the irrigation
system, The contractor expects to place the concrete for the skate board facilities by
the end of February and complete the remainder of the park improvements by the end
of March, 1996. The park will be opened for public use after the 90-day maintenance
period.
2. Solana Way Storm Drain Improvements:
The project has been completed and will recommend that the City Council accept the
project on February 27, 1996.
3. Walcott Corridor:
The City is in the process of acquiring the right-of-way at the intersection of Nicolas
Road and Calle Giraslo so that construction can proceed. Presently an appraisal of the
property is being performed and should be completed at the end of February. The
entire process is expected to take several months. The project will provide for the
realignment of an underground waterline and a paved road surface on Nicolas Road,
Calle Giraslo, Calle Chapos, Walco~ Lane and La Serena Way.
4. Sam Hicks Monument Park Imorovement Project:
A pre-construction meeting has been scheduled for February 15, 1996. Construction
is anticipated to start the 26th of February and be completed by August of 1996. The
improvements include the construction of a 950 square foot concession stand and
restroom facility, asphalt parking lot, landscaping and irrigation improvements, and
assorted park site amenities.
5. Fire Station #84:
The contractor has completed the rough grading for the building site and expects to
start placing concrete for the building foundation within one week. The project is
scheduled to be completed by October, 1996. This project will include grading, new
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sewers, road improvements on Pauba Road between the new church site and
Margarita Road, construction of the new fire station and landscaping,
6. I-15/Winchester Road Interchange Modifications:
A contract was awarded to Riverside Construction Company on December 19, 1995.
The contractor began construction on February 12, 1996 and the project is scheduled
to be completed by June, 1997. The project provides for the widening of the
Winchester Road Bridge over the 1-15 freeway, the widening of the Santa Gertrudis
Creek Bridge, and the construction of a new northbound loop ramp.
7. Pavement Manaaement System
City Council awarded the project at the February 13, 1996 meeting. A pre-
construction meeting should take place by mid-March. The project plans and
specifications are proposing two (2) types of pavement rehabilitation which include
asphalt overlay with a stress relief membrane (geotextile fabric), and the removal and
reconstruction of the existing asphalt pavement. There are seven (7) roadways to be
rehabilitated, four (4) are arterial, which includes portions of Margarita Road, Pala
Road, Rancho California Road and Ynez Road, and three (3) are secondary streets at
various locations throughout the City. Work should begin in April, 1996.
8. Barrier Rail on Front St. L~ Empire Creek
Bids were opened on January 25, 1996. This project will be Federally funded under
the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRR). Caltrans is
reviewing the bids and is expecting to give authorization to proceed by the end of
February. This project is designed to install a barrier rail on each side of Front Street
at Empire Creek so that vehicles that deviate from the roadway will not enter the
channel.
II. OUT TO BID
1. Traffic Signal @ Route 79S and Margarita Road/Redhawk Parkway
Bids were opened on January 18, 1996 and DBX Inc. is the apparent low bidder. A
complete 4-way traffic signal will be installed as part of the project as well as the
removal of the median island on the south leg of the intersection to provide for a dual
north bound left turn pocket. The agreement between the County of Riverside and
the City for the costs of the design and construction has been sent to the County for
execution. A recommendation will be made to City Council to award the project on
March, 12 1996. Construction will begin following the installation of the underground
storm drain in the intersection proposed by the County Assessment District (AD 159)
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February 27, 1996
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Project.
III. WORK IN DESIGN
1. I-15/Rancho California Road Interchange Modifications:
The plans and specifications were returned by Caltrans to the consultant on December
15, 1995, This project provides for the widening of the Rancho California Road bridge
over the 1-15 freeway and construction of a northbound loop on-ramp. Utility
relocations are being coordinated with Southern California Gas Company and Rancho
California Water District. The City is in the process of obtaining the services of the
County of Riverside for appraising three parcels that are required for the State. The
consultant is in the process of revising the plans and specifications for final
resubmittal to Caltrans.
2. I-15/Overland Drive Overcrossing Improvements:
The plans and specifications were returned by Caltrans to the consultant on May 25,
1995. Based on a request by Caltrans, the consultant completed an additional soils
investigation along the alignment for the new piles and revisions to the structural plans
are now being completed, Legal plats and descriptions are being prepared for those
properties that need to be acquired for construction of the project. The revised plans
should be submitted to Caltrans during the month of February, 1996.
3. Emeraencv Generator:
The project includes installing an emergency generator at the Community Recreation
Center to provide power for emergency operations. The decision was made to change
the location of the generator to allow better delivery and public access to the gym
entrance, The new location would be in an area west of the gym along the south side
of the parking lot. The engineer is presently making the necessary changes. Staff
anticipates requesting authorization to solicit public construction bids from the Council
in March.
4. Interim Traffic Signal L~ Route 79S and La Paz Street
Final plans & specifications have been submitted to Caltrans for approval. A 4-way
interim traffic signal will be installed as part of the project at the intersection of Route
79S and La Paz St. The ultimate signal and striping improvements will be constructed
when the highway is widened.
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5. Interim Traffic Signal L~ Route 79S and Pala Road
Plans have been approved by Caltrans and the encroachment permit has be issued.
This project will install a 3-way interim traffic signal at Route 79S and Pala Road. The
ultimate improvements will be constructed when the new Pala Road Bridge is
constructed and the highway is widened. Bids for this project will be opened on
February 29, 1996.
6, Rancho California/Santa Cecilia Sidewalk Project No. 5
The design consultant has returned the second plan check and staff has contacted all
the residents who live adjacent to the proposed sidewalk. Staff will return the plans
& specifications to the consultant for final revisions by February 16, 1996. This
project will provide new sidewalk on the north side of Santa Cecilia Drive between
Mira Loma Drive and Cosmic Drive.
7. Diaz Traffic Signal Controller Modification & Sklnal Timing on Rancho Cal. Road
To reduce congestion on Rancho California Road during the Winchester/I-15
Interchange Modifications, the City has retained the services of a consulting firm to
improve signal timing on Rancho California Road between Diaz Road & Hope Way.
The Controller at Rancho California Road & Diaz has been upgraded by replacing the
existing controller with a type 170, which is compatible with the Caltrans signal at the
freeway interchange. New timing will be installed to coordinate all the signals by the
end of February, 1996. The coordination effort also includes the Caltrans signals on
Rancho California Road/I-15 interchange.
8. City Wide IntelliQent Traffic Management System (ITIViS)
An agreement for professional services for this project was approved by the City
Council on December 19, 1995, The consultant currently is collecting data and
working on the preliminary design. This project will install communication devices on
all major arterial and will coordinate traffic signals along the major corridors in the
city. This project has been funded by Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
funds which is a federal funding source and is administered by Caltrans.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Joseph Kicak, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
~,~ Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent
February 1, 1996
Monthly Activity Report - January, 1996
The following activities were performed by Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division
in-house personnel for the month of January, 1996:
II.
IV.
VI.
VII.
SIGNS
A. Total signs replaced
B. Total signs installed
C. Total signs repaired
TREES
A. Total trees trimmed for sight distance and street
sweeping concerns
POTHOLES
A. Total square feet of (~otholes repaired
CATCH BASINS
A. Total catch basins cleaned
RIGHT-OF-WAY WEED ABATEMENT
A. Total square footage for right-of-way abatement
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
A. Total locations
B. Total S.F.
STENCILING
A. 319 new and repainted legends
B. 0 L.F. of red curb new and repainted
C. 0 S.F. of sandblasting/grinding
4
18
2
35
165
267
11,380
23
4,883
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MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - January 1996
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Also, City Maintenance staff responded to 33 service order requests ranging from weed abatement,
tree trimming, sign repair, A.C. failures, litter removal, and catch basin cleanings.
This is compared to 15 service order requests for the month of December, 1995.
The Maintenance Crew has also put in 34 hours of overtime which includes standby time, P.M.
surveillance (weekends only), and response to street emergencies.
I.P,S. STRIPING AND STENCILING COMPANY has comoleted the followinq:
· 591,499 L.F. of new and repainted striping
· 0 L.F. of sand blasting
The total cost for I.P.S. striping services was 544,989.76 compared to $0.00 for December, 1995.
PESTMASTER SERVICES has completed the followinq:
· 0 S.F. of right-of-way weed control, total cost 50.00 compared to 50.00 for December, 1995.
The total cost for Street Maintenance performed by Contractors for the month of January, 1996 was
566,047.76compared to 538,715.90for the month of December, 1995.
Account No. 5402
Account No. 5401
566,047.76
50.00
CC:
Steve Cresswell, Principal Engineer - Land Development
Don Spagnolo, Principal Engineer - Capital Projects
Martin C. Lauber, Traffic Engineer
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT- January 1996
Page No. 3
STREET MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS
The following contractors have performed the following projects for the month of December.
DATE
01/13/96
O'BRIEN FENCING
STREET/CHANNEL/BRIDGE
Ynez @ Empire Creek
ACCOUNT NO. 5402
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Installed 50' of 5' high safety fenceing
around box culverts
Replaced Pedestrian Barrier
Rancho California @ I-15
N/B On Ramp
MONTELEONE EXCAVATING
DATE STREET/CHANNEL/BRIDGE
01/29/96 45343 Esmerado Ct.
ACCOUNT NO. 5402
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Repair Under-Sidewalk Drain
TOTALCOST
$435.00
$265.00
TOTALCOST
$600.00
L. WILLIAMS LANDSCAPEINC.
DATE STREET/CHANNEL/BRIDGE
01/96 PW Maintnenance Project
95-96-07 City Wide Tree
Trimming Project
01/96
ACCOUNT NO. 5402
C St. @ Santiago Tree
Trimming for Sight
Distance
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Total Trees Trimmed 283
Total Trees Removed 4
Total Trees Trimmed 53
Total L. Williams Landscape
Total Acct. No. 100-164-601-5402
TOTALCOST
$18,568.00
$1,190.00
$19,758.00
$21,058.00
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ITEM NO. 7
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
" TEMECULA POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
Public and Traffic Safety Commission
Ron Bradley, City Manager
Pete Labahn, Chief of Police ~
February 1, 1996
1995 POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT
The following report reflects the Part I crimes, traffic enforcement/incident activity, and selected
miscellaneous criminal and non-criminal activity occurring in the City of Temecula during 1995.
The report follows the format utilized in the regular monthly reports, in that statistics are displayed
by reporting district. This permits a comparison of law enforcement activity levels in various portions
of the City, and may be of particular interest to those monitoring residential and commercial
development as well as traffic patterns.
In 1995, the Temecula Police Department responded to 15,153 calls for service via the 911 line, and
handled a total of 24,778 incidents.
The report shows generally decreased levels of reported felony crimes, including burglary and auto
theft. Overall, arrests increased by approximately six percent from last year to 1,963. Temecula
experienced a troubling increase in robberies last year, although most of these crimes have been
closed and the suspects(s) arrested. Temecula's one homicide of the year was detected and
investigated early in 1996, and does not reflect a trend or pattern.
The indicated reduction in auto theft is inconsistent with trends elsewhere in Southern California. We
take some pleasure in this reduction, however fleeting it may be, for it represents the second year in
a row in which this figure has declined. The detection and recovery of stolen vehicles continues to
be a topic of briefing and training for patrol personnel.
During 1995, the Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit delivered over forty presentations to
school and community groups. The Unit also performed over 700 business security checks, and
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1995 Police Activity Report
February 1, 1996
interfaced with members of the business community in a continuing effort to reduce losses and
criminal activity.
The Crime Prevention Unit continued its participation in the City of Temecula's previously established
graffiti abatement program, which has continued to limit the visual impact of this form of criminal
activity throughout the City.
The Police Department's two person Special Enforcement Team continues to be highly productive.
This two person team recovered narcotics with a street value estimated at 1.5 million dollars, and
wrote and served over fifty search warrants. Of perhaps equal importance, the officers assigned to
this special team serve as a valuable conduit of information to supervisors and patrol personnel
concerning narcotics and related activity in the City.
While overall citations issued show a decrease over 1994, traffic collisions have also declined. A year
long push to increase arrests of alcohol and drug impaired drivers increased arrests by approximately
fifteen percent, for a total of 320 in 1995.
During 1995, the Temecula Police Department cooperated with other local agencies, including the
California Highway Patrol and the Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Police Departments, in operating a
series of "DUI" checkpoints with simultaneous stepped up area roving enforcement. We are
enthusiastic about this program, which has served as a highly visible reminder that Temecula has zero
tolerance for the alcohol impaired driver while removing over 150 impaired drivers from the
roadways of Southwest Riverside County.
In 1996 as in 1995, the Temecula Police Department's patrol personnel will continue working ten
hour shifts, while those assigned to investigations work a "9-80 plan." Management personnel
continue with a conventional work week, augmented by evenings and weekends as required.
The men and women of the Temecula Police Department continue to appreciate the consistent
support shown them by the community they serve.
Temecula Police
Department
Yearly Statistics
1995
January 96
Table of Contents
Statistical l~,mher Totals
Map of Districts
1994 ................................................. Page 01
1995 ................................................. Page 02
Graphs
Total Activity by District ........................... Page 03
Crimes Against Persons; Pie Chart .................... Page 04
Crimes Against Property; Pie Chart ................... Page 05
Crimes Against Persons; Bar Chart .................... Page 06
Burglary Comparison by Year .......................... Page 07
Traffic Citation Comparison by Year .................. Page 08
Traffic Collision Comparison by Year ................. Page 09
Miscellaneous Activity Comparison by Year ............ Page 10
Arrest Comparison by Year ............................ Page 11
Narcotic Activity Comparison by Year ................. Page 12
City of Temecula
~eportlng Districts
CRIME
HOMICIDE
RAPE
ROBBERY
FELONY ASSAULT
TOTAL PERSONS
BURGLARY
GRAND THEFT
AUTO THEFT
ARSON
TOTAL PROPERTY
GRAND TOTAL
HAZARD CITES
NON-HAZARD CITES
PARKING CITES
~rOTAL CITES
DIST. Ftrr. ACE
SHOPLIFT
PETTY THEFT
VANDALISM
MISD. ASSAULT
ALARMS
PUBLIC INTOX.
DUI
TOTAL
T/C INJURY
T/C NON-INJURY
FATAL T/C
TOTAL T/C
RESID. BURGLARY
COMM. BURGLARY
OTHER BURGLARY
VEHICLE BURGLARY
MISD. ARRESTS
FELONY ARRESTS
TOTAL ARRESTS
Year E~!~i 19gl
A 8 C D E F O H TOTAL
O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I 2 0 3 S 0 3 1 15
7 S 4 12 3 O 4 I 36
12 46 3 23 26 11 46 24 190
20 SaJ 7 38 33 11 63 26 241
67 47 17 103 67 54 100 43 498
70 49 27 82 39 26 62 18 363
34 29 16 68 28 20 47 11 263
0 0 0 2 2 0 1 2 7
1111 125 50 265 1361 100 2001 14 112~c
1,1 176 s7 2,3 ,69 111 2, ,00 C136L_.
346 304 529 382 241 146 906 214 ~u~,
287 466 157 301 131 110 259 62 1773
148 161 125 157 148 108 121 101 1069
781 931 811 840 S20 364 1286 377 5910
101 232 51 181 302 125 321 130 1443
23 17 18 160 3 0 16 3 229
68 68 26 109 44 23 10 59 447
44 66 21 87 100 36 148 95 597
37 91 11 80 105 22 113 42 501
1231 406 85 516 304 134 449 362 3487
64 97 9 41 33 6 21 10 271
66 68 20 40 23 20 26 12 275
1614 1035 2411 1204 914 364 1163 7131 7250
32 8 S 20 21 10 25 13 134
163 93 34 208 111 45 110 62 816
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
195 101 39 228 132 56 135 65 950
12 13 13 26 45 32 64 24 229
45 27 4 68 10 16 18 4 189
10 ? O 12 12 5 18 15 80
34 33 · 17 51 19 11 27 21 219
I 218] 4341 sol 4671 1801 1021 2641 1011 1866
TOTALACTNITY | 27811 22451 11581 2565l 17351 8961 28371 12551 16472
CRIME A
HOMICIDE 0
RAPE 0
ROBBERY 5
FELONY ASSAULT 9
TOTAL PERSONS I 141
BURGLARY 32
GRAND THEFT 32
AUTO THEFT 19
ARSON 0
TOTAL PROPERTY I 83
GRAND TOTAL 97
HAZARD CITES 256
NON-HAZARD CITES 165
PARKING CITES 261
TOTAL CITES I 6821
DIST. PEACE 99
SHOPLIFT 16
PETTY THEFT 47
VANDALISM 27
MISD. ASSAULT 26
ALARMS 676
PUBLIC JNTOX. 37
DUI 48
TOTAL
T/C INJURY
T/C NON-INJURY
FATAL TIC
TOTAL TIC
RESID. BURGLARY
COMM. BURGLARY
OTHER BURGLARY
VEHICLE BURGLARY
e C D
1 0 0
3 0 0
5 2 5
18 3 16
271 51 211
30 22 59
28 17 40
21 6 23
1 0 0
S01 451 1221
107 50 143
195 260 274
198 70 201
153 74 163
5461 4041 6381
191 102 135
9 8 48
41 14 56
52 22 36
94 24 42
308 112 599
67 6 27
41 15 39
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E F
0 0
1 1
4 7
22 11
27l 191
38 57
47 29
25 24
1 0
1111 110I
138 129
238 234
107 135
89 28
4341 3971
232 144
6 53
46 47
62 34
74 53
530 355
36 18
59 32
G H I SUB-TOTAL
0 0 0 I
1 0 0 6
3 I 2 34
22 10 8 119
261 111 101 160
34 17 2 291
36 25 2 256
23 15 2 158
0 1 0 3
931 581 61 7o8
119 69 16 868
386 102 29 1974
152 50 5 1083
103 98 38 1007
6411 2501 721 4064
223 144 21 1291
15 10 0 165
38 64 5 358
72 94 8 407
53 49 6 421
266 245 11 3102
30 15 2 238
33 14 3 284
6266
81
785
1
867
172
203
65
195
I 9761 8031 3031 9821 10451 7361 7301 6351 s61
I 15~°1 701 -~6~ 1411 1581 1401 1051 521 141
11 14 11 11 23 11 25 9 57
17 11 6 34 11 42 9 5 68
2 4 3 11 6 3 4 3 29
13 9 11 17 23 19 22 16 65
MISD. ARRESTS
FELONY ARRESTS
TOTALARRESTS
I 1781 3121 711 2741 2361 241l 1931 881 151
TOTAL ACTIVITY
1196
412
16o8
I 19061 15261 7931 19041 17751 14021 15951 10061 1581 12065
Page 2
CRIME
HOMICIDE
RAPE
ROBBERY
FELONY ASSAULT
TOTAL PERSONS
BURGLARY
GRAND THEFT
AUTO THEFT
ARSON
TOTAL PROPERTY
GRAND TOTAL
HAZARD CITES
NON*HAZARD CITES
PARKING CITES
TOTAL CITES
DIST. PEACE
SHOPLIFT
PETTY THEFT
VANDALISM
MISD. ASSAULT
ALARMS
PUBLIC INTOX.
DUI
TOTAL
TIC iNJURY
TIC NON-INJURY
FATAL T/C
TOTAL TIC
RESID. BURGLARY
COMM. BURGLARY
OTHER BURGLARY
VEHICLE BURGLARY
J K L M N
0 0 0 0
1 1 1 0
7 5 4 0
17 7 7 0
I 281 131 121 ol ol
13 11 32 4 8
19 25 4 1 4
11 8 3 0 2
3 I 0 0 0
I 46 45l 39l 5l
71 58 51 5 14
69 82 33 10 11
63 61 7 6 8
33 20 15 17 30
I 168 1631 55 331 49J
164 162 67 6 35
6 5 0 0 0
20 19 56 1 5
37 37 63 6 7
27 24 7 3 4
29 83 131 53 58
86 11 3 2 0
19 5 2 0 1
I 3881 3461 3291 711 1~01
1 2 1
I 231 331 111 lzl 101
4 5 6 3 2
2 1 0 0 0
7 5 8 1 8
11 18 7 0 3
O Q
0 0
0 0
0
0
P SUB-TOTAL TOTAL
0 0 0 1
0 0 3 9
0 0 0 16 50
0 1 3 35 154
ol 11 3J 541 214
4 12 7 91 382
0 15 0 68 324
0 4 1 29 187
1 0 0 5 8
5l 31J 8l 193l 901
5 32 11 247 1115
11 15 43 274 2248
1 9 9 164 1247
8 47 48 218 1225
201 7~l 1001 6861 4720
0 80 20 834 1825
0 1 0 12 177
0 12 3 116 474
3 20 2 175 582
0 14 8 87 508
0 38 49 441 3543
0 5 2 109 347
0 7 2 36 320
3J 177J 86| 1510| 7776
1 10 886
2
31 22i 101 124l 991
2 10 4 36 208
0 2 0 5 208
2 0 3 34 99
0 8 0 0 242
0
2l 29l 19J 355J 1963
TOTALARRIESTS J 1791 80J 24J 14J
TOTAL ACTIVITY
I 647| 600| 446l 121| 183l 31l 302| 207| 2537| 14602
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ITEM NO. 8
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
(909) 694-1989 · FAX (909) 694 1999
TO :
Attn. :
Re. :
Temecula City Council
Temecula Public Traffic / Safety Commission
Ronald Bradley
Temecula City Manager
TEMECULA FIRE SERVICES
January 1996 Activity Report
The following reflects the monthly fire suppression and fire prevention activity of your fire
department for the month of January, 1996.
Many fire and life safety inspections were conducted this month. Most business owners remain
cooperative and realize the potential benefits of adhering to good housekeeping and safety
precautions in the work place. An old abandoned structure on Rancho Vista Road known to locals
as the "red barn' was destroyed by fire. The adjacent grass / brush caught on fire but was quickly
brought under control. This building was a constant graffiti problem for public works and
appeared to be a gathering place for school aged children.
Fire personnel of fire captain and chief officer rank participated in a City sponsored team
building session held at the CRC. This event helped both fire and police personnel focus on areas
needing improvement in our departments in order to promote efficiency and improved service to
the community. During the last Public Traffic / Safety Commission meeting, I requested that the
group consider recommending some son of traffic control devices for the permanent Fire Station
//84 under construction on Pauba Road. After observing the high speed traffic flow during pre-
and post school hours on Pauba Road, there is a need to either slow or stop the cross traffic on
both sides of the new fire station driveway when the fire engines need to leave for an emergency.
Other communities have provided stations with personnel activated red traffic lights which give
the fire crews enough time to leave without risk from the traffic. Planning has begun for all of the
upcoming Spring events in Temecula. Thank you for your support.
M. A. Brodowsld '~ '
Battalion Chief
i~Prsnted on Recycled Paper
TEMECULA FIRE SERVICES
MONTHLY ACTIVITY STATISTICS
Month January Year 1996
EMERGENCY ACTIVITY
Structure Fires
Vehicle Fires
Vegetation Fires
Other Fires
Medical Aids
Traffic Collisions
False Alarms
Fire Menace Standbys
Public Service Assists
Assists and Covers
STA. 12 STA. 73
1 14
7 4
5 7
3 3
57 27
21 19
15 21
3 2
2 1
13 20
STA.
STA. 84 TOTALS
2 17
1 12
6 18
2 8
34 118
7 47
8 44
1 6
1 4
15 48
TOTALS:
FIRE PREVENTION
Community Activities
School Programs
Fairs and Displays
Company Inspections
LE-38 Dooryard Inspections
Fire Investigations
Burning Permits Issued
TOTALS:
Form BIS-I ( 5/95 )
127 118
2 0
0 1
0 0
56 229
0 0
2 10
50 2
110 242
77 322
1 3
0 1
0 0
7 292
0 0
11 23
2 54
21 373
BY: M. Brodowski, BC DATE: 2/11/96
ITEM NO. 9
COMMISSION REPORTS