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CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
AGENDA
TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD AT
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
43200 Business Park Drive
Temecula, California
Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Edwards, Katan, Telesio, Connerton
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 Seerelary before the
Commission gets to that item. There is a three (3) 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 vote.
There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Publie/Traffic Safety Commission request
specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of January 13, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2000
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Review of Speed Limit - De Portola Road and Ynez Road
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission reaffirm the existing posted speed limit of 45
MPH on Ynez Road and 50 MPH on De Portola Road
3. Commissioner A~ointment to the Public Traffic Safety Awareness Grouo
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission appoint one (1) Commissioner to represent the
City of Temecula on the Public Traffic Safety Awareness Group.
4. Traffic Engineer's Report
5. Police Chief's Report
6. Fire Chief's Report
7. Commission Report
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday,
February 10, 2000, at 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, California.
ITEM NO. I
MINUTES OF A REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
JANUARY 13, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:01 P.M., on Thursday, January 13, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula
City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
FLAG SALUTE
The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Telesio.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Commissioners Edwards, Katan, Telesio, and
Chairman Connerton.
Commissioner Coe.
Director of Public Works Hughes,
Senior Engineer Moghadam,
Battalion Chief Ritchey,
Police Se~leant DiMaggio,
Administrative Secretary Pyle, and
Minute Clerk Hansen.
Introduction by Police Chief Domenoe
Police Chief Domenoe introduced Mr. John Gollogly, relaying that he would serve as the
new Temecula Police Lieutenant, overseeing the Police Department's Traffic Program;
and provided a brief overview of Lieutenant Gollogly's background with police work in
the City of Temecula and other areas.
Lieutenant Gollogly relayed that he looked forward to working once again for the Police
Department in the City of Temecula, where he and his family resided.
On behalf of the Commission, Chairman Connerton welcomed Lieutenant Gollogly.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Ron Guerriere, 41510 Chenin Blanc, addressed two issues before the Commission,
as follows:
Requested that the Commission investigate the feasibility of adding an
additional left-turn lane on Margarita Road (southbound to eastbound on
Rancho California Road) in order to improve traffic flow.
Recommended that there be formation of a Traffic Committee comprised of
community residents, relaying that the Committee members could aid in
facilitating warnings to traffic violators in cooperation with Law Enforcement
(i.e., issuing warnings to violators not stopping for red lights).
For Mr. Guerriero, Commissioner Edwards relayed that a Traffic Committee was in the
process of being formed in conjunction with the City of Murrieta, noting that the next
meeting would be held on February 3, 2000; and relayed that she would request that a
member of that Committee contact him.
Police Chief Domenoe provided additional information regarding the joint
Murrieta/Temecula Traffic Committee being formed for the purpose of addressing traffic
safety issues, and citizen awareness; and relayed that the matter would be brought
before the City Council at a future date for Council input.
Chairman Connerton recommended that a Commissioner from the Public/Traffic Safety
Commission serve on the Committee; and advised that Mr. Guerriero would be a good
candidate as a Committee Member due to his extensive traffic background.
COMMISSION REPORTS
It was the consensus of the Commission to hear the Commission Reports at the end of
the meeting, and to change the order of the Agenda from this point forward.
(The Commission Reports were heard out of order; see page 7.)
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of December 9, 1999
Commissioner Edwards indicated that on page 9, under Agenda Item No. 3, the term
Co-Chairperson should be replaced with the term Vice Chairperson.
MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve the minutes, as amended. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Chairman Coe who was absent.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Status Update - North General Kearnv Road Sidewalk
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the status
update regarding the North General Kearny Road sidewalk between
Campos Vetdes and La Colima Road.
Relaying that this matter was previously considered at the October 28, 1999
Public/Traffic Safety meeting, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that the item was
continued pending installation of a sidewalk; and advised that Director of Public Works
Hughes would provide an update with respect to the area of discussion.
Director of Public Works Hughes relayed the desire of the residents for the City to
abandon the proposed plan to install the curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on North General
Keamy between Campos Vetdes and La Colima Road; appdsed the Commission of the
results of the meetings held with the residents, and the survey that had been conducted,
noting that the proposed project would have necessitated the loss of trees along North
General Kearny Road, and portions of the private fences of the property owners due to
encroachments issues; advised that the revised project plan would encompass
continuing the asphalt berm along North General Keamy Road, removing portions of
grass behind the asphalt area in order to install compacted Disintegrated Granite (DG),
to create a solid walking surface; and relayed that upon completion of the revised project
plan, the bike lane would be continued further east to La Colima, restricting parking in
that area.
In response to Commissioner Edwards, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that
the previous negative impacts associated with this area appeared to be improving, and
that Staff expected greater improvement when the Campos Verdes Project was
completed.
With respect to Chairman Connerton's queries regarding the need to provide a
maintenance program due to the revised plan to install DG, Director of Public Works
Hughes provided additional information, advising that the DG walkway would not require
high maintenance.
For Commissioner Katan, Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional
information regarding the location of the proposed extended bike lane, restricting the
parking in that area; for Police Sergeant DiMaggio, specified the location of the betre,
relaying that the berm would be continuous from the Campos Verdes Project (at the
point where the sidewalk ended) to the east, in order to connect with the existing berm
which would then continue to La Colima.
Chairman Connerton relayed that the Commission would receive and file the status
update regarding the North General Kearny Road sidewalk between Campos Verdes
and La Colima Road.
3. Le,qislative UI3date - California Vehicle Code
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1
That the Public./Traffic Safety Commission receive and file a presentation
on California Vehicle Code Legislation update.
Police Sergeant DiMaggio presented a video presentation addressing the year 2000
Legislative updates with respect to the Vehicle Code, which highlighted the following
matters: safety belts on newly manufactured school busses, prohibitions with respect to
laser pointers, vehicle registration issues, farm labor vehicle standards, the California
Motorcyclist's Safety Program, the new Ronald Reagan license plates, yielding laws with
respect to transit busses which would be solely applicable in specified areas, air bag
standards, truck trailer extensions, school bus red flashing lights, restrictions governing
the evasion of police officers, missing persons broadcasting, assault weapons,
provisions to govern low-speed vehicles, auto insurance liability issues with respect to
damaged child restraint systems, provisions to govern motorized scooters, ddver's proof
of insurance violations, property-damage only collision allowances, liability issues related
to the removal of materials from a highway, and hit-and-run collision issues.
Chairman Connerton commended Police Sergeant DiMaggio with respect to the
provision of the informative video presentation; and relayed that the Commission would
receive and file the Vehicle Code Legislation update.
4. Street Name SiGns - Citywide
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission provide input regarding the
design of the proposed street name signs.
Via sample model provisions of two street signs, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed
that the proposed revisions to the City street signs encompassed the addition of the
following elements: block numbers, the City logo, variant colors, fonts, and border
treatments; and queried the Commission for their input.
In response to Commissioner Telesio, Senior Engineer Moghadam provided additional
information regarding the previously held discussions regarding replacement of old signs
by attrition; specified the approximate cost of each sign as $700-$800; and relayed the
areas within the City that vadous Homeowners Associations had replaced signs.
Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that he would investigate the Code with respect to a
requirement for commercial buildings to display addresses, for Commissioner Telesio.
For Chairman Connerton, Senior Engineer Moghadam provided additional information
regarding the materials utilized in the new signs.
Police Sergeant DiMaggio, echoed by Chairman Connerton, advised that the street sign
with the green background, and white lettering, appeared to be more easily read.
Battalion Chief Ritchey highly recommended the addition of block numbering which was
denoted on the new signage.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the sample street sign with the green
background and white lettering was the most appropriate design for the proposed street
name signs.
Senior Engineer Moghadam confirmed that studies had indicated that with a darker-
colored background, and lighter-colored lettering, the reflectivity of the sign was
increased.
5, Speed Limit - Business Park Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1
That the PublicrTraffic Safety Commission recommend that the City
Council adopt an Ordinance establishing a 35 MPH speed limit on
Business Park Drive.
Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that due to the request by the Police Department
and the City Staff to establish a speed limit on Business Park Drive, this issue was being
presented to the Commission; provided an overview of the staff report (of record); and
advised that 35 MPH was the recommendation for an established speed limit on
Business Park Drive.
MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve Staff Recommendation.
Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Commissioner Coe who was absent.
6. Sweetwater School Site Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1
That the PublicJTraffic Safety Commission review and provide input on
the proposed Sweetwater School site plan.
Noting that the school site plan had been provided (via supplemental agenda material),
Senior Engineer Moghadam invited the Commission to review and provide input with
respect to the Sweetwater School site plan, noting that the comments would be
forwarded to the School District for consideration; and via overheads, specified the
school site location.
Ms. Janet Dixon, representing the School District provided additional specifications
regarding the denotations on the map (i.e., roads, parking areas, school site); for
Commissioner Telesio, relayed that the access route would be the loop road
represented on the map; for Commissioner Edwards, noted that initially there would be
provisions for bus transport, advising that at a future point in time it was anticipated that
all students would access the school solely by walking; specified the proposed bus drop-
off, and parent drop-off areas; for Police Sergeant DiMaggio. relayed that the parent
drop-off area would have provisions for single stacking; specified the location of the
parking area and the fire lane; in response to Chairman Connerton's queries with
respect to the difference in maps, relayed that the map represented on the overhead
was the most current, advising that the only differential appeared to be the addition of
the proposed landscaping.
Chairman Connerton relayed that although he appreciated the opportunity to provide
input regarding the school site, that it would have been his preference to have provisions
of the map at an eadier date so that he could visit the site and provide more thorough
input.
For Chairman Connerton, Ms. Dixon relayed that the bus area would hold a minimum of
five school busses; and specified that the capacity of the school would be approximately
1000 students.
Senior Engineer Moghadam provided additional information regarding the map scale.
Chairman Connerton relayed that it would be helpful to obtain data regarding the
anticipated number of children to be bussed, and to be transported via parent drop off, in
order for the Commission to accurately provide input regarding the potential traffic
impacts in this area, and to ensure that there would be adequate provisions for stacking.
In response to Commissioner Edwards' queries regarding the availability of parking on
the loop read, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that this plan was in the preliminary
stages; noted that on-street parking would restrict the placement of bicycle lanes; and
advised that if the Commission's desire was to investigate the feasibility of on-street
parking, that staff would address the issue with the developer.
Chairman Connerton, echoed by Commissioner Katan, relayed the difficulty in providing
input since there was no specified definitive development plan for this area; and queried
whether the matter could be brought back before the Commission at a future date.
Ms. Dixon specified that the construction process would begin as soon as the School
District had completed acquisition of the site.
Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional information regarding the School
District's aggressive time schedule with respect to this project; confirmed that the
surrounding development plan and land use map was tentative; advised the Commission
to provide general comments (i.e., ensure adequate parking for parents), in order for
Staff to incorporate bose comments into the review of the development plan.
Commissioner Telesio provided an overview of the issues the City and the Commission
had needed to address in the past due to the adverse circulation impacts related to the
school sites; commended the School District for bdnging this matter before the
Commission, recommending for future presentations that it would be helpful if the
provision of the site plan was provided prior to the meeting date.
Chairman Connerton thanked Ms. Dixon and the School Distdct for the opportunity for
the Commission to provide input; and summarizing the Commission discussion, relayed
the following recommendations and comments:
· That there be adequate parking provisions.
· That there be adequate stacking provisions for the bus drop-off area.
· That there be provisions for future expansion.
· Commended the design of the parent pick-up area.
In response to Commissioner Telesio's comments with respect to the placement of a
traffic circle on the site plan, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that this plan was
tentative, noting that the Home Depot site would be inclusive of a traffic circle.
For Commissioner Telesio, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that this
development plan had not been appreved by the Public Works Department; and
provided the rationale for the placement of the traffic circle at the Home Depot site.
At this time the Commission heard the Commission Reports.
COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Edwards relayed that she had corresponded via fax with Mayor
Pro Tem Comerchero in response to Mr. Betancourt's negative comments
conveyed at the December 14, 1999 City Council meeting regarding the
December 9, 1999 Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting; and noted that she
had sent a copy of the portion of the minutes which accurately depicted the
Commissioners comments with respect to the matter.
Chairman Connerton noted that he had spoken to Mr. Betancourt, and other
community members, since that time, noting that it had been relayed to him that
the derogatory statement was a misunderstanding.
Due to community expressed concern, Commissioner Katan requested that staff
investigate the timing of the signal at the left-turn lane from Winchester Road to
Margadta Road.
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Reiterating Sergeant DiMaggio's comments relayed at a previous Commission
meeting with respect to the fact that if there was increased bussing transport of
children to schools, the traffic impacts would be reduced dramatically,
Commissioner Katan queried whether staff ceuld investigate the issue of
employing additional busses in coordination with the School District.
Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that staff could forward the comments
to the City Council.
After additional Commission discussion, it was requested that the matter be
agendized for the first Public/Traffic Safety meeting in March.
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With respect to the Temecula Valley High School area, Chairman Connerton
relayed the following issues of concern:
Relayed that students were parking in the white zone area along Margarita
Road for approximately five hours.
Noted that after leaving the white zone, students and other ddvers were
making unsafe U-turns to Margadta Road.
Relayed that he had witnessed 19 students jaywalking across Margarita
Road to access their vehicles at the Sports Park.
Specified that on January 13, 2000, there were five cars parked in the red
zone on Rancho Vista Road.
Recommended that the School District notice the students (cautioning the
students that the above-mentioned violations would be cited), and after a week's
time that Police enforcement increase due to the unsafe traffic conditions in this
area, specifically with respect to the U-turn violations.
Due to the number of drivers running red lights within the City, Chairman
Connerton recommended agendizing the Red Light Camere installation issue for
the second meeting in March, requesting that the Police Department's input be
provided at that meeting; and recommended that the matter of having an
independent party oversee the violations be considered.
Chairman Conner~on relayed that per his request, each Commissioner would be
provided with a copy of the Emergency Operation Manual, inclusive of
information regarding disaster preparedness; and requested that the
Commissioners review the material, and that the matter be agendized for a
March or April meeting in order for the Commission to provide recommendations
for any revisions to the City Council.
In light of the potential annexation matter, Chairman Connerton requested that
the matter of adding additional Police personnel be agendized for a meeting in
April.
With respect to the timing delay of signals negatively impacting the City,
Chairman Connerton specified the following signals that needed addressing:
· The let-tum signal at MargaritaNVinchester Roads (northbound to westhound)
to Winchester Road.
· The signal at Ovedand Drive/Ynez Road (towards Margarita Road),
Chairman Connerton noted that he had recently been on the scene of a traffic
accident on Margarita Road; and commended the Police Department and the
Temecula Paramedic Squad for the four-and-a-half-minute response time (from
the time he had made the 9-1-1 call),
Commissioner Telesio reiterated that the yellow flashing lights in the school
zones are continually flashing, specifically with respect to the Temecula Valley
High School area; relayed that drivers would no longer be alerted to slow down
due to children being present, since the lights flash even when school is not in
session (i,e,, Christmas break); and requested that the issue be addressed.
Senior Engineer Moghadam advised that staff would need to revise the timing of
the issues to be agendized due to other matters that would need to be addressed
by the Commission.
Chairman Connerton relayed that the requested items could be agendized per
Staffs Recommendation, but requested that the Police staffing issue be
prioritized due to the potential annexation associated with this issue.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
With respect to the timing of the left-turn signals previously mentioned by the
Commissioners, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the timing was related
to pedestrian activity in conjunction with maintaining a coordinated signal system;
and provided additional information regarding the programming for the Caltrans-
controlled signals.
With respect to Mr. Guerriero's comments, requesting the Commission to
investigate the feasibility of adding an additional left-turn lane on Margadta Road,
Chairman Connerton requested that the issue be agendized for a future date.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Relaying that he had visited the Red Light Camera Office in the San Diego area,
Police SenSeant DiMaggio noted that he had provision of colored photographs,
demonstrating how the camera photographed the violators as they entered the
intersection; advised that he had additional data; and relayed that the Red Light
Camera Office would be willing to send a representative to provide a
presentation to the Commission or Staff.
Commissioner Edwards recommended presenting the material at the time the
issue was agendized.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Battalion Chief Ritchey relayed that there were no significant items to report from
New Years Eve, noting that the Y2K issues had not negatively impacted the
area.
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Battalion Chief Ritchey noted that outside the City area (in the De Luz Canyon
area), on New Years Day there was a mass casualty accident, requiring the
service of four ground ambulances, throe engines, one truck campany, and two
helicopters.
With respect to the Commission's comments regarding ddvers not stopping for
red lights, Battalion Chief Ritchey noted that the ambulance that was involved in
the accident at the intersection of Rancho California Road/Front Street had been
caused by a driver running a red light.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 P.M. Chairman Connerton formally adjoumed this meeting to Thursday,
January 27, 2000 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park
Drive, Temecula.
Chairman Darrell L. Connerton
Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle
ITEM NO. 2
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
January 27, 2000
Item 2
Review of Speed Limit - De Portola Road and Ynez Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission reaffirm the existing posted speed limit of 45 MPH on Ynez Road
and 50 MPH on De Portola Road.
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting of December 19,1999, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission received a request from Mr.
Victor Jones and Mr. Curt Curtsinger representing the Los Ranehitos Homeowners Association, to investigate
the possibility of reducing the posted speed limit on Ynez Road and De Portola Road. The public has been
notified of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission' s consideration of this issue through the agenda notification
process and correspondence to the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association.
Ynez Road is classified as a Secondary Highway with two (2) travel lanes and a bike lane in each direction.
Currently, Ynez Road is a 44-foot wide roadway with one (1) travel lane and a bike lane in each direction.
The speed limit is posted at 45 MPH west of Jedediah Smith Road.
De Portola Road is classified as a Secondary Highway with two (2) travel lanes and a bike lane in each
direction. Currently De Portola Road is a 44-foot wide roadway with one (1) travel lane and a bike lane in
each direction. The speed limit is posted at 50 MPH between Jedediah Smith Road and Margarita Road.
The issue of speeding and potential traffic controls to mitigate the speeding has been addressed in the past by
the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and the City Council. At the meeting of April 9, 1998, the Commission
considered a request from the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association to install "All-Way Stop" controls,
reduce the posted speed limit, establish a "one-way" street on La Paz Road and Jedediah Smith Road, and the
restriction of left-turn movements onto Vallejo Avenue at the Rancho Community Church driveways. The
Commission denied the staff recommendation and recommended that the City Council establish "All-Way
Stop" controls at the Jedediah Smith Road intersection. The City Council approved the "All-Way Stop"
controls at their meeting of April 28, 1998.
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) defines the requirement for the increase or decrease of speed limits by
die local authority. The CVC indicates that speed limits (other than priam facie speed limits such as School
Zones, Business and Residential Districts) must be determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey. An
Engineering and Traffic Survey consists of the measurement of prevailing speeds, review of the accident
history and an evaluation of roadside characteristics not readily apparent to the driver. These include roadway
geometries and access points, pedestrian traffic, on street parking, and land uses not apparent (such as parks,
schools, etc...). All these factors are considered when establishing a posted speed limit that is enforceable by
the use of speed detection devicos (i.e....radar, laser)
The Vehicle Code requires that the posted speed limit be based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey, hhe
speed limit posted must be reasonable, prudent and more importantly, enforceable. Typically, the 85~
percentile speed is defined as the speed that is considered reasonable and prudent under ideal conditions and
conforms to the consensus of those who drive the roadway. Speed limits that are set at or slightly below the
85m pereentile speed provides our police department the means of controlling drivers who will not conform
to what the majority considers reasonable and prudent. An arbitrary speed limit that is not justified by an
Engineering and Traffic Survey constitutes a "Speed Trap" and is very difficult to enforce.
The Engineering and Traffic Surveys that established the posted speed limit on Ynez Road and De Portola
Road indicates that the 85~ percentile speed is approximately 51 MPH on Ynez Road and 50 MPH on De
Portola Road. These speeds are consistent with those recently observed. This suggests that a change in the
posted speed limit is not necessary at this time. Therefore, staff recommends denial of the request to reduce
the speed limit along Ynez Road and De Portola Road.
Other Traffic Control Devices
The installation of additional "all-way stop" controls along Ynez Road and De Portola Road to mitigate vehicle
speeds is considered inappropriate. "All-way stop" controls are installed at locations where there is strong
evidence that overall traffic safety can be improved and the assignment of right-of-way is necessary. They
are not used to control the speed of traffic or to deter motorists from travelling on roadways. Experience
indicates that when "Stop" signs are used to mitigate these conditions, "Stop" signs become ineffective traffic
control devices. When this happens, most abusive drivers tend to disregard the controls. Those motorists who
actually stop for the controls can easily resume their speed within a few hundred feet of the intersection and
in most cases increase their travel speeds to compensate for "lost time" caused by the unnecessary stop.
Because Ynez Road and De Portola Road are both designated as Secendsry Highways, the installation of speed
undulations and/or traffic circles would not be considered appropriate for this type of madway. These devices
are used on local residential streets that do not appear on the City's Circulation Plan and are experiencing an
increase in vehicle speeds and volumes.
An alternative to lowering the posted speed limit would be to modify the centerline striping by installing a
double yellow centerline along Ynez Road and De Portola Road between Vallejo Avenue and Margarita Road.
This would only reduce vehicle speeds by prohibiting faster travelling vehicles from passing slower vehicles.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Attachment:
1. Exhibit "A" - Location Map
2. Exhibit "B' - Public/Traffic Safety Commission Agenda Report - April 9, 1998
3. Exhibit "C" - City Council Agenda Report and Resolution - April 28, 1998
EXHIBIT "A"
LOCATION MAP
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EXHIBIT "B"
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT - APRIL 9, 1998
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
.~"~Ali Moghadam P.E., Senior En~neer, Traffic/CIP
April 9, 1998
Item 2
Request for Traffic Control Modifications - Los Ranchitos Community
RECO1MMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny a request to:
1. Establish an "All-Way Stop" at the intersection of Ynez Road and Jedediah Smith Road
2. Reduce the posted speed limit to 35 MPH on Ynez Road between Santiago Road and Margarita Road
3. Establish La Paz Street as "One-Way" toward SR79(S) and Jedediah Smith Road as "One-Way"
toward Ynez Road/DePortola Road
4. Install "No Left Turn" signs at exit driveways from Rancho Community Church to Vallejo Avenue
BACKGROUND:
The City received a letter from the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association requesting the Public/Traffic
Safety Commission consider the above mentioned traffic control modifications. Staff has conducted an
extensive study of the area traffic flow and has analyzed all of the requested modifications. The following
provides a brief summary of our analysis and recommendations for each item.
1. "All-Way Stop" at the intersection of Ynez Road and Jedediah Smith Road
Currently, Ynez Road is a 44 foot wide roadway with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH. Jedediah
Smith Road is a 24 foot wide roadway and the speed limit is posted at 40 MPH north of Ynez Road.
Two (2) accidents have been reported at this intersection from March, 1996 to March, 1997.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Traffic Manual identifies three (3) criteria
for installation of "All-Way Stop" signs. These warrants include urgent need for a traffic signal,
accidents susceptible to correction by installation of "Stop" signs and ~affic volumes. Caltrans
warrants are guidelines that are utilized by most agencies throughout the State of California.
Adhering to these guidelines allows uniformity and reduces liability potentials. The Institute of
Transportation En~neers (ITE) and Caltrans also discourage use of "Stop" signs tbr speed control.
Since this intersection did not satisfy any of the warrants, installation of an "All-Way Stop" is not
recommended.
2. Speed limit reduction on Ynez Road and DePortola Road from 45 and 50 MPH to 35 MPH
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires that speed limits (other than prima facie speeds such
as Residence District, School Zones, etc.) be justified by an En~neering and Traffic Survey. An
Engineering and Traffic Survey, among other things, consists of measurement of prevailing speeds,
review of accident history and roadside conditions not readily apparent to a driver. In addition to the
previous speed studies, staff conducted a new speed survey to determine if a lower speed limit could
be justified for Ynez Road and DePortola Road with installation of the new "All-Way Stop" at the
intersection of Ynez Road and La Paz Street. The new speed surveys did not indicate a change in
the overall speed. Therefore, a reduced speed limit on Ynez Road/DePortola Road is neither
justifiable nor recommended. An arbitrary speed limit which is not justified by an Engineering and
Traffic Survey constitutes a "Speed Trap" and is difficult to enforce. Without enforcement a lower
posted speed limit does not reduce the overall speed on a given street and could result in increased
number of accidents due to inconsistency in traveling speeds and unsafe passing.
Establishing La Paz Street as "One-Way" toward SR79(S) and Jedediah Smith as "One--V~ray''
toward Ynez Road/DePortola Road
Although we understand the objective of this recommendation, we are not convinced that the proposed "One-
Wa.,. streets will accomplish the objective of reducing the "cut-through" traffic. The morning peak hour
traffic on SR79(S) still could turn on Jedediah Smith Road to get to Ynez Road and the evening peak hour
traffic could turn from Ynez Road to I2 Paz Street to get to SR79(S). It should be noted that "One-Way"
s~reet sysmms are generally established to increase capacity of a roadway system and not to impede traffic and
discourage use.
4. No "Left-Turn" signs out of the Rancho Community Church on Vallejo Avenue
According to the letter, this recommendation was made to eliminate congestion and a perceived unsafe situation
at the intersection of Ynez Road and Vallejo Avenue (north) when making a left turn. Our records indicate
one (1) reported accident from January, 1992 to March, 1998 at this intersection. Therefore, it does not
appear that left turns at this intersection create an unsafe condition. Also. by eliminating leftoturns at the
church driveways, the vehicles exiting the church and making a right-turn could cominuc on Vallejo Avenue
going south and make a left-turn at the intersection of Ynez Road and Vallejo Avenue (south). Therefore the
suggested "No Left-Turn" signs do not eliminate left-turns onto Ynez Road. The proposed turning restriction
would also inconvenience the residents of the area to the north of the church who attend this church and force
them to either disobey the signs or travel a long loop to access their homes.
However, during our analysis of this request we noticed that making a left-torn out of driveway "C' in Exhibit
~'B" is difficult due to a horizontal curve (crest) just south of this driveway. Staff recommends that this
driveway be modified by the church to either an entrance only or exits from this driveway be restricted to
ri~t-turn only. In lieu of the modifications to ~s driveway, the existing "No Parking" zone south of driveway
"C" can be extended to improve the visibility of approaching cars from the south.
In summary, since the requested modifications are not warranted, staff recommends that they be denied. It
should also be noted that Ynez Road, DePortola Road, La Paz Street and Jedediah Smith Road are identified
as circulation streets on the City's General Plan. All these streets are public roads, publicly maintained and
are tbr use of the general public.
We anticipated that the improvements on SR79(S) will reduce the "cut-through" traffic within the Los
Ranchitos Community. Meanwhile staff will continue to monitor the intersection of Ynez Road/DePortola
Road with Jedediah Smith Road, and consider installation of an "All-Way Stop" when the traffic conditiorks
warrant it.
FISCAL I~IPACT:
None
Attachment:
1. Exhibit "A" - Location Map
2. Exhibit "B" - Rancho Community Church Driveway
3. Exhibit "C" - Warrant Analysis and Supporting Data
4. Exhibit "D" - Letter of Request
EXHIBIT "A'
LOCATION MAP
Rancho
Community
Requested Stop Sign Location
Bores
Paima
Coronado
La Paz
Street
EXHIBIT "C"
WARRANT ANALYSIS
AND
SUPPORTING DATA
APPROACHING TRAFFIC VOLUMES FOR THE INTERSECTION OF:
Ynez Road and Jedediah Smith Road
Hours Northbound
6:00 AM. 49
7:00 A.M. * 90
8:00 A.M. * 49
9:00 A.M. 32
10:00 A.M. 22
11:00 A,M. 20
12:00 Noon * 25
1:00 P,M. 26
2:00 P.M.* 43
3:00 P.M.* 75
4:00 P.M,* 77
5:00P.M. * 41
6:00 P.M.* 57
Average
highest 8 hours
from minor
streets:
Southbound Eastbound Westbound
41 37 149
75 88 297
40 126 267
27 96 110
23 105 120
21 148 108
36 155 104
27 165 82
43 209 ;1'12
70 347 178
39 380 185
42 589 127
41 342 84
Average
105 Highe~ 8hours
All approaches:
Highest eight (8) hour count.
Total
276
550
482
265
270
297
320
300
407
670
681
799
524
554
r:\bahaXmemo~stopw4 frm
Incoming Traffic Voltape
Hulti*Way Stop Warranting Software
01/29/98
100~ 70% COMBINATION
START NB SB EB WB HOUR WARRANT WARRANT WARRANT
TXME TOT MET MET MET
0:00 0 0 0 0 0
1:00 0 0 0 0 0
2:00 0 0 0 0 0
3:00 0 0 0 0 0
4:00 O 0 0 0 0
5:00 0 0 0 0 0
6:00 49 41 ]7 149 276
7:00 90 7~ 88 297 550
8:00 49 40 126 267 482
9:00 32 27 96 110 265
10:00 22 23 105 120 270
11:00 20 21 148 108 297
12:00 25 36 155 104 ~20
13:00 26 27 165 82 300
14:00 43 43 209 112 407
15:00 75 70 347 178 670
16:00 77 39 380 185 681
17:00 41 42 589 127 7~
18:00 57 41 342 84 524
19:00 0 0 0 0 0
20:00 0 0 0 0 0
21:00 0 0 0 0 0
22:00 0 0 0 0 0
23:00 0 0 0 0 0
,
SZTE COOE: 00000000
STREET : De Portota
LIMITS : East of Jedediah Smith Rd.
: W/B onty
CITY OF TENECULA
TIHE MONDAY TUESOAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
BEGIN 26 27 28 29 30
12:00 AM * 3 2 4 *
3:00 * 3 4 3
4:00 * 22 29 23 *
5:00 * 92 89 84 *
6:00 * 169 149
7:00 * 289 297
8:00 261 267 * *
9:00 * 125 110 * *
10:00 * 100 120 * *
11:00 * 100 108 * *
12:00 PM 99 109 104 *
1:00 93 104 82 * *
2:00 108 121 112 * *
]:00 159 169 178 *
4:00 123 180 185 * *
5:00 97 121 127 * *
6:00 56 93 84 * *
7:00 39 43 53 *
8:00 17 24 22 * *
9:00 18 18 10 * *
10:00 8 2 9
11:00 4 3 5 *
tOTALS 821 2152 2148 149 *
~ AVG WKDAY 40.1 105.2 105.0 7.3 *
~ AVG DAY 40,1 105.2 105.0 7.3 *
WEEKDAY
AVERAGE
3
0
0
3
24
88
117
293
264
117
110
104
104
93
113
168
162
115
77
45
21
15
6
4
2046
SATURDAY
PAGE:
SUNDAY
FILE: depynzl
DATE: 1/26/98
AVERAGE
3
0
0
3
24
88
117
293
264
117
110
104
104
93
113
168
162
115
77
45
21
15
6
4
2046
PEAK HR * 7:00 7:00 5:00
IOLUME * 289 297 84
7:00
293
t
7:00
293
PEAK HR 3:00 4:00 4:00 * * 3:00 * * 3:00
IOLUME 159 180 185 * * 168 * * 168
TE COOE: 00000000
REET : Ynez Road
HITS : West of Jededjah Smith Rd,
CZTY OF TENECULA
:00 AM
:00
:00
:00
:00
:00
:00
:00
:00
:00
:00
:00
NONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
26 27 28 29 30
PAGE: 1
FILE: ynezjed
DATE: 1/26/98
WEEGAY SATURDAY SUNDAY WEEK
AVERAGE 51 1 AVERAGE
8 4 12 * 8 8
5 10 10 * 8 * * 8
7 7 11 * 8 * * 8
0 2 5 * I 1
4 2 2 * 2 Z
9 18 13 * 13 * * 13
45 37 1 * 27 * 27
87 88 * * 87 * * 87
126 126 * * 126 * * 126
94 96 * * 95 * * 95
105 105 * * 105 * * 105
143 148 * * 145 * * 145
:00 PN 175 190 155 * *
:00 154 154 165 *
:00 207 202 209 * *
:00 297 321 547 * *
:00 386 393 380 * *
:00 514 577 589 * *
,:00 264 346 342 * *
':00 116 168 153 * *
;:00 107 116 111 *
~:00 71 74 78 * *
I:00 42 48 49 *
:00 23 14 21 * *
173 * * 173
157 * * 157
206 * * 206
521 * * 321
38~ * * 586
560 * * 560
317 * * 317
145 * 145
111 * * 111
74 * * 74
46 * * 46
19 * * 19
3140
)TALS 2356 32~4 3242 52 *
AVG WKDAY 75,0 103.0 103.2 1.7 *
AVG DAY 75.0 103,0 103.2 1.7 *
3140
11:00
143
5:00
577
11:00
148
5:00
589
5:00
13
11:00
145
5:00
560
11:00
145
5:00
560
;ZTE CGOE: 00000000
JREET : J~iah Smith Road
IMITS : North of Ynez Road
CITY OF TEMECULA
IHE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
EGIN 26 27 28 29 30
2:00 AM 2 1 1 *
1:00 * 0 1 1 *
2:00 * 0 0 0 *
3:00 * 1 1 1 *
4:00 * 5 7 6 *
5:00 19 24 11 *
6:00 47 41 4
7:00 * 61 75 * *
8:00 * 39 40 * *
9:00 * 29 27 * *
0:00 * 22 2~ * *
1:00 * 27 21 * *
2:00 PM 29 37 36 * *
1:00 21 30 27 * *
2:00 44 40
3:00 63 66 70 * *
4:00 47 50 39 * *
5:00 37 35 42 *
6:00 32 32 41 * *
7:00 21 24 36 * *
8:00 9 29 25 * *
9:00 8 25 17 * *
0:00 10 7 7 * *
1:00 3 5 4 * *
OTALS 324 632 648 24
AVG WKDAY 54.1 105.5 108.2 4.0 *
AVG DAY 54.1 105.5 108.2 4.0 *
WEEIG)AY
AVERAGE
1
0
0
1
6
18
30
68
39
28
22
24
26
42
45
27
21
16
8
4
599
SATURDAY
PAGE:
SUNDAY
1
FILE: jedynez
DATE: 1/26/98
WEEK
AVERAGE
1
0
0
1
6
18
30
68
28
22
24
34
26
42
66
45
38
35
27
21
16
8
4
599
M PEAK HR 7:00 7:00
OLUME * 61 75
H PEAK HR 3:00 3:00 3:00
OLUME 63 66 70
5:00
11
t
7:00
68
3:00
7:00
3:00
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REET : Jedediah Smith Rd, FILE: Jedsdep
HITS : SoUth Of Ynez Road r ~ ~ t' ~,~ ,r~ r~.'~ f~ l'~
: ' OATE: 1/26/98
ME MONDAY TUESDAY ~EDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ~EEI(DAY SATURDAY SUNDAY ~EEK
GIN 26 27 28 29 30 AVERAGE 31 1 AVERAGE
:00 AM * 2 3 2 2 * 2
:OO * 1 0 0 * 0 * O
:00 * 1 1 2 * I * * 1
:00 * 0 1 O * O * 0
!:00 PM 28 38 25 * * 30 * * 30
:00 31 35 26 * * 30 * 30
!:00 44 56 43 * 47 * 47
~:00 81 58 75 * * 71 * * 71
,:00 56 58 77 * * 63 * * 63
~:00 53 59 41 * * 51 , w 51
,:00 32 50 57 * * 46 * * 46
':00 19 37 35 * * 30 * * 30
hO0 14 20 19 * * 17 * * 17
I:00 11 9 16 * * 12 * * 12
3:00 7 13 12 * * 10 * * 10
I:00 4 6 6 * * 5 * 5
)TALS 380 723 720 14 * 693 * * 693
AVG ~KDAY 54.8 104.3 103.9 2.0
AVG DAY 54.8 104.3 103.9 2.0
PEAK HR * 7:00 7:00 5:00 * 7:00 * * 7:00
)LUHE * 84 90 9 * 87 * * 87
PEAK HR 3:00 5:00 4:00 * * 3:00 * * 3:00
3LUME 81 59 77 * * 71 * * 71
SITE CCOE: O0000000 CiTY OF TENECULA PAGE: 1
STREET : Ynez Road FILE: ynzstpaz
JNITS : SOUth of La Paz Street
: DATE: Z/09/98
fINE WONDAy 9 TUESDAY 10 UEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12 FRIDAY 13 SATURDAY 14 SUNDAY 15 WEEK AVERAGE
~EGIN N/B S/B HIS S/B N/B S/B N/B S/8 N/8 S/S N/8 S/B N/B S/B N/B S/B
t2:00 AM * * 3 14 1 6 * * * 2 10
1:00 * * * * I 8 1 9 * * 1 8
2:00 * * * * 1 12 3 9 * * * 2 10
3:00 * * * 6 1 3 I * * * * 4 1
4:00 * * 31 6 29 7 * * * 30 6
5:00 * * 127 10 122 8 * * * * 124 9
6:00 * * · 212 50 197 51 * * * * * 204 50
7:00 * 413 85 1 1 * * * * * * 207 43
8:00 * * ' 321 129 0 0 * * * * *
9:00 * 147 76 0 0
0:00 * 118 129 * * * * * * * * 118 129
1:00 141 155 * * * * * * * 141 155
2:00 PM * * * 129 226 * * * * * * * 129 226
1:00 137 169 14] 212
2:00 158 255 186 245 * * * 172 250
3:00 225 28? 203 317 * * * * * 214 302
4:00 * 196 ]78 171 416 * * * * * 183 397
5:00 * 140 562 170 495 * * * * * 155 528
6:00 145 370 144 316 * * * * * · 144 343
7:00 65 143 72 200 * * * * dd 171
5:00 * 45 133 41 144 * * * * * 43 138
~:O0 * 13 87 28 100 * * * * * * * 20 93
0:00 * 12 55 7 39 * * * * * * 9 47
1:00 2 18 6 33 * * * * * * 4 25
3TALS * * 1138 2457 2821 3418 357 92 * * * · * * 2347 3233
COMBINED TOTALS
~:00 AM * 17 7 * 12
1:00 * * 9 10 * * 9
!:00 * " 13 12 * * 12
bOO * * 7 4 * 5
,:00 * 37 36 * 56
;:00 * 137 130 * 133
1:00 * 262 248 * 254
':00 498 2 * * * 250
bOO * 450 0 * 224
t:00 * 223 0 111
~:00 * 247 * m * 247
:00 * 296 * 296
:00 PN * * 355 * * 355
:00 306 355 * * 330
:00 413 431 * * * 422
:00 512 520 * 516
:00 574 587 * ' ' 580
:00 702 665 * * 683
:00 * 515 460 * * 487
:00 * 208 272 * 239
:00 178 185 * * * 181
:00 100 128 * * * * 113
:00 67 46 * * * 56
:00 20 39 * * * * 29
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SPEEDPLOT 2 Spot Speed Analysis Ver. 2.00A/McTRANS
De Portola Road: Margarita Road to Jedediah Smith Road
DIRECTION(S) ....... E/W
DATE ............... 12/10/1997
TIME ............... 10:00
POSTED SPEED LIMIT.50 MPH
CUM
MPH N0. PCT. PCT.
<15 0 0 0 0.0
15 0 0 0 0.0
16 0 0 0 0.0
17 0 0 0 0.0
18 0 0 0 0.0
19 0 0 0 0.0
20 0 0 0 0.0
21 0 0 0 0.0
22 0 0 0 0.0
23 0 0 0 0.0
24 0 0 0 0.0
25 0 0 0 0.0
26 0 00 00
27 0 0.0 0 0
28 0 0.0 0 0
29 0 0.0 0 0
30 0 0.0 0 0
31 0 0.0 0 0
32 0 0.0 0 0
33 0 0.0 0 0
34 0 0.0 0 0
35 0 0.0 0 0
36 0 0.0 0 0
37 0 0.0 0.0
38 1 1.0 1.0
39 1 1.0 2.0
40 2 2.0 4.0
41 5 5.0 9.0
42 3 3.0 12.0
43 6 6.0 18.0
44 6 6.0 24.0
45 7 7.0 31.0
46 6 6.0 37.0
47 7 7.0 44.0
48 12 12.0 56.0
49 10 10.0 66.0
50 8 8.0 74.0
51 6 6.0 80.0
52 6 6.0 86.0
53 5 5.0 91.0
54 3 3.0 94.0
55 2 2.0 96.0
56 1 1.0 97.0
57 2 2.0 99.0
58 0 0.0 99.0
59 1 1.0 100.0
60 0 0.0 100.0
>60 0 0.0 100.0
50TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 48
85TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 52
10 MPH PACE SPEED .......... 43 through 52
PERCENT IN PACE SPEED .............. 74.0
PERCENT OVER PACE SPEED ............ 14.0
PERCENT UNDER PACE SPEED ........... 12.0
RANGE OF SPEEDS ................. 38 to 59
VEHICLES OBSERVED .................... 100
AVERAGE SPEED ....................... 47.8
CUMULATIVE PERCENT VS. SPEED (MPH)
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + ....+
100 ***'100
* 90
,
* 80
,
m
10 **
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
20 30 40 50 60
70
PERCENT VS. SPEED (MPH)
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
15 15
10
: II_
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + ....+
20 30 40 50 60
m
m
m
m
SPEEDPLOT 2 Spot Speed Analysis Ver. 2.00A/MCTRANS
Ynez Road: ~-~-~ ~ei%~ R~ to Santiago Road
DIRECTION(S) ....... N/S
DATE ............... 11/14/1997
TIME ............... 10:30
POSTED SPEED LIMIT.45 MPH
CUM
MPH NO. PCT. PCT.
<15 0 0.0 0.0
15 0 0.0 0.0
16 0 0.0 0.0
17 0 0.0 0.0
18 0 0.0 0.0
19 0 0.0 0.0
20 0 0.0 0.0
21 0 0.0 0.0
22 0 0.0 0 0
23 0 0.0 0 0
24 0 0.0 0 0
25 0 0.0 0 0
26 0 0.0 0 0
27 0 0.0 0
28 0 0.0 0
29 0 0.0 0
30 0 0.0 0
31 0 0.0 0
32 0 0.0 0
33 0 0.0 0
34 0 0.0 0
35 0 0.0 0
36 1 1.0 1
100
90
80
70
60
0 50
0 -
0 40
0 -
0 30
0 -
0 20
0 -
0 10
0 -
50TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 45
85TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 49
10 MPH PACE SPEED .......... 40 through 49
PERCENT IN PACE SPEED .............. 73.8
PERCENT OVER PACE SPEED ............ 12.6
PERCENT UNDER PACE SPEED ........... 13.6
RANGE OF SPEEDS ................. 36 to 59
VEHICLES OBSERVED .................... 103
AVERAGE SPEED ....................... 44.8
CUMULATIVE PERCENT VS. SPEED (MPH)
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
******'100
90
37 3
38 4
39 6
40 6
41 8
42 6
43 8
44 7
45 10
46 6
47 8
48 10
49 7
50 4
51 3
52 1
53 2
54 1
55 0
56 1
57 0
58 0
59 1
60 0
>60 0
2.9 3 9
3.9 78
5.8 13 6
5.8 19 4
7.8 27 2
5 8 33 0
7 8 40.8
6 8 47.6
9 7 57.3
5 8 63.1
7 8 70.9
9 7 80.6
6 8 87.4
3 9 91.3
2 9 94.2
10 95.1
19 97.1
1 0 98.1
0 0 98.1
1 0 99.0
0 0 99.0
0 0 99.0
1 0 100.0
0 0 100.0
0 0 100.0
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
20 30 40 50 60
PERCENT VS. SPEED (MPH)
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
15 15
10 [B 10
5 5
- I -
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
20 30 40 50 60
SPEEDPLOT 2 Spot Speed Analysis Ver. 2.00A/MCTRANS
Ynez Road: La Paz Street to Jedediah Smith Rd.
DIRECTION(S) ....... E/W
DATE ............... 2/20/1998
TIME ............... 10:30
POSTED SPEED LIMIT.45 MPH
CUM
MPH NO. PCT. PCT.
<10 0 0.0 0.0
10 0 0.0 0.0
11 0 0.0 0.0
12 0 0.0 0.0
13 0 0.0 0.0
14 0 0.0 0.0
15 0 0.0 0.0
16 0 0.0 0.0
17 0 0.0 0.0
18 0 0.0 0.0
19 0 0.0 0.0
20 0 0.0 0.0
21 0 0.0 0.0
22 0 0.0 0.0
23 0 0.0 0.0
24 0 0.0 0.0
25 0 0.0 0.0
26 0 0.0 0.0
27 0 0.0 0.0
28 0 0.0 0.0
29 0 0.0 0 0
30 0 0.0 0 0
31 0 0.0 0 0
32 1 1.0 10
33 1 1.0 2 0
34 2 2.0 4 0
35 3 3.0 7 0
36 1 1.0 8 0
37 3 3 0 11 0
38 3 3 0 14 0
39 4 4 0 18 0
40 6 6 0 24.0
41 7 7 0 31.0
42 11 11 0 42.0
43 8 8 0 50.0
44 9 9 0 59.0
45 11 11 0 70.0
46 8 8 0 78.0
47 7 7 0 85.0
48 7 7 0 92.0
49 3 3 0 95.0
50 3 3 0 98.0
51 1 1.0 99.0
52 0 0.0 99.0
53 1 1.0 100.0
54 0 0.0 100.0
55 0 0.0 100.0
>55 0 0.0 100.0
50TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 44
85TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 48
10 MPH PACE SPEED .......... 39 through 48
PERCENT IN PACE SPEED .............. 78.0
PERCENT OVER PACE SPEED ............ 8.0
PERCENT UNDER PACE SPEED ........... 14.0
RANGE OF SPEEDS ................. 32 to 53
VEHICLES OBSERVED .................... 100
AVERAGE SPEED ....................... 43.1
CUMULATIVE PERCENT VS. SPEED (MPH)
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
******100
,
* 90
,
* 80
* 70
* 60
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30 ,
20 ,
10 **
-- **
0'***********************
50
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
10 20 30 40 50
PERCENT VS. SPEED (MPH)
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
15 15
- ] -
10 10
5
5
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
10 20 30 40 50
SPEEDPLOT 2 Spot Speed Analysis Ver. 2.00A/McTRANS
La Paz Street: Highway 79 South to Ynez Road
DIRECTION (S) ....... E/W
DATE ............... 12/11/1997
TIME ............... 11:00
POSTED SPEED LIMIT.35 MPH
CUM
MPH NO. PCT. PCT.
< 5 0 0.0 0.0
5 0 0.0 0.0
6 0 0.0 0.0
7 0 00 0.0
8 0 00 0.0
9 0 00 0.0
10 0 0 0 0.0
11 0 0 0 0.0
12 0 0 0 0.0
13 0 0 0 0.0
14 0 0 0 0.0
15 0 0 0 0.0
16 0 0 0 0.0
17 0 0 0 0.0
18 0 0 0 0.0
19 0 0 0 0.0
20 0 0.0 0.0
21 0 0 0 0.0
22 0 0 0 0.0
23 0 0 0 0.0
24 0 0 0 0.0
25 1 17 1.7
26 0 0 0 1.7
27 1 1.7 3.3
28 2 3.3 6.7
29 4 6.7 13.3
30 2 3.3 16.7
31 6 10.0 26.7
32 3 5.0 31.7
33 5 8.3 40.0
34 6 10.0 50.0
35 8 13.3 63.3
36 11 18.3 81.7
37 4 6.7 88.3
38 2 3.3 91.7
39 2 3.3 95.0
40 1 1.7 96 7
41 1 1.7 98 3
42 0 0.0 98 3
43 0 0.0 98 3
44 0 0.0 98 3
45 0 0.0 98 3
46 0 0.0 98 3
47 1 1.7 100.0
48 0 0.0 100.0
49 0 0.0 100.0
50 0 0.0 100.0
>50 0 0.0 100.0
50TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 35
85TH PERCENTILE SPEED ................. 37
10 MPH PACE SPEED .......... 28 through 37
PERCENT IN PACE SPEED .............. 85.0
PERCENT OVER PACE SPEED ............ 11.7
PERCENT UNDER PACE SPEED ........... 3.3
RA/~GE OF SPEEDS ................. 25 to 47
VEHICLES OBSERVED ..................... 60
AVERAGE SPEED ....................... 34.0
CUMLFLATIVE PERCENT VS. SPEED (MPH)
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
100 *********-100
90 ** 90
80 , 80
70 70
60 60
50 * 50
40 , 40
30 * 30
20 20
10 10
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+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
15 15
10 10
5 5
I ., I:
+ .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... + .... +
10 20 30 40 50
Collision Diagram
East/West Street: YNEZ ROAD
North/South Street: DE PORTOLA ROAD-JEDEDIAH SMITH
ROAD
From: 3/3tl96 To: 3131/98
Date Prepared: 3/31/98
Number of Collisions
1_ Property Damage Only
I Injury Collisions
0 Fatal Collisions
2 Total Collisions
Legend ~_ Right Turn
· "F Moving Vehicle
~ Stopped Vehicle F Left Turn
~ BackingVehicle -F Sideswipe
~ Ran Off Road ~
.~ ..... Movefflent <:::3 Day
Unknown ~ Night
Pedestrian
Fixed Object
Bicycle
DUI
Injury
Fatal
Collision Diagram
North/South Street: YNEZ ROAD
EastJVVest Street: VALLEJO AVENUE
From: 1/1/92 To: 3131198
Date Prepared: 3131198
Number of Collisions
I Property Damage Only
0 Injury Collisions
0 Fatal Collisions
Total Collisions
Leqend ~ Right Turn
~ Moving Vehicle
4--{ Stopped Vehicle f"' Left Turn
~ Backing Vehicle '~' Sideswipe
~ Ran Off Road ~
4 ..... Movement <~ Day
Unknown ~ Night
Pedestrian
Fixed Object
Bicycle
DUI
Injury
Fatal
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EXHIBIT "D"
LETTER OF REQUEST
Los Ranchitos
Homeowners Association
RO. Box 471 · Temecula. CA 92593
November 25, 1997
Public Traffic and Safe .ty Comrmssion
City of Temecula
Commissioners Larry. Markham
John Telesio
Ron Perry.
Knox Johnson
Charles Coe
Subject: Traffic recommendations for the Los Ranchitos Community..
Gentlemen,
Thank you for the opportunity to present our views on the traffic control needs for the Los
Ranchitos commtmi.ty. The board of directors has been working on this problem for several
months and considerable thought has been given to the needs of the entire community.. We have
attempted to be ever mindful of the cost of our recommendations and balance them with the
possible cost of human tragedy if certain actions are not taken. We are truly saddened by the
death and injuries which have occurred recently at the intersection of LaPaz and Ynez which
unfortunately has created a sense of urgency to the situation.
As you know Los Ranchitos has been and continues to be considered "Horse Propera,."' with
relatively high proport3.' values and minimum acreage lots. The CC&R's contain specific
lan_euage that is desired to maintain that destination ~thin the _ereater Temecula area.
Numerous residents within Los Ranchitos take advantage of the ability. to keep horses and use
the trails and roadsides for their riding pleasure. The major through street, Ynes Road/De Portola
Road. also has a bike lane along a ~eat deal of it which is used frequently by cyclists and
joggers. Both of these things, while extremely difficult to calculate, add to the traffic safe .ty
problems within Los Ranchitos boundaries.
After much thought and concern for the overall traffic safe .ty within our communiP,.', the Los
Ranchitos Homeowners Association would like to make the following recommendations for
your consideration.
1. Place 4 way stop signs at the intersection of Ynez Road and Jedediah Smith Road.
Discussion
Based on the commissions recommendations during the November 20~ meeting, the intersection
of Ynez Road and La Paz Street will become a 3-way stop with other engineering changes that
will elevate a Southbound queue for those vehicles turning tight onto La Paz. That was to be one
of our recommendations to go along with #1 above. Since the commission has already seen fit to
take action at La Paz and Ynez for all the same reasons.
2. Reduce the posted speed limit on Ynez Road to 35 MPH between Santiago Road and
Margarita.
Discussion
We recognize that this area of the city. had been historically viewed as rather rural and a higher
than normal residential speed was considered acceptable. Our position is that circumstances
have changed dramatically during the last 8-10 years. We are now completely surrounded by a
large number of high density residential areas with no end in sight for continued construction to
the South and East of Los Ranchitos. Due to the bot~e-neck conditions along Highway 79 a high
number of these new residents have chosen to use Ynez Road to "bypass" I-FvVY 79 between
Margarita and Rancho California. This gives them quicker access to Interstate 15 in the morning
and a quicker route home in the everang. The traffic survey numbers substantiate this
understandable adjustment in their driving patterns.
It is a well established fact that drivers will adjust their driving routes and habits to the path of
least resistance. Unfommately for the residents of Los Ranchitos, that adjustment has brought
them directly through the middle of our small corrmauuity. We believe that if the control devices
discussed in #1 above are in place and the speed limit is lowered and made consistent along
Ynez~De Portola, the "bypass" l~affic will be reduced because it will be less efficient for those
drivers objectives.
Ynez and De Ponola are the only means by which most Los Ranchitos residents can either enter
or leave this commumty. with the existing posted speed limits and the typically higher speeds
being driven, this communities' residents are fomed to enter a freeway like environment without
benefit of on ramps. As the population grows, so does the danger.
We recognize that many people will not understand the need to reduce the speed along Ynez and
De Portola to 35 MPH because it has the general appearance of~de open space due to the low
population density: however, in reality. it is still just a residential area and should be given
consideration as such.
3. Change La Paz St to aOne-Way" Westbound (toward HWY 79) and Jededlah Smith Rd.
To "One=Way" Eastbound toward Ynez Rd. & De Portola Rd.
Discussion
By making the change in the flow of traffic a number oftkings might be accomplished. The traffic
in both directions on Ynez wishing to mm onto La Paz would be able to negotiate their respective
turning movements more quickly, thus avoiding the Engineering depa~ unents concerns about
queuing problems at the intemection. The left turn lane and the left turn tri-light signal phase at La
Paz and HWY 79 could be eliminated and the Southbound queuing problem at HWY 79 at La Paz
could be transferred further South on HWY 79 to where Jedediah Smith intersects for traffic
entering into Los Ranchitos community.
4. Post "No Left Turn" signs at the exits from Rancho Community. Church entering onto
Vallejo St.
Discussion
For some lime now the traffic coming from the church onto Vallejo Ave. Northbound has been
creating severe congestion both on Vullejo and at the intersection of Vallejo and Ynez Road.
Many of them want to turn left Northbound on Ynez Rd. Which again creates a baTardou$ left
turning movement. Being able to turn left only or Southbound on Vallejo and then again only
Westbound on La Paz (due to La Paz now being one way), these vehicles would be making right
turmng movements (much safer) at each of the intersections not controlled by a tri-light signal
until they reach HWY 79. This would also reduce the number of out of the area vehicles moving
through Los Ranchitos. For those parishioners that are residents of Los Ranchitos, they could enter
again at Jedediah Smith through controlled intersections. We feel that this recommendation has
merit even as a stand along change.
As you know there are preliminary. plans to develop the land at the North/East comer of the
intersection of HW'Y 79 and La Paz. By making La Paz Westbound, that should reduce the related
traffic into Los Ranchitos from those developments and also from the church nearby.
The board members realize there has been some consideration for the placement of m-light
signals on Ynez at either or both of the intersections with La Paz and Jedediah Smith. We believe
such an installation would not be in keeping with the rural feeling of the commumty and are not
necessary. for safe control oftrafHc. We are also mindful of the budgeta~. impact of lri-light
installations. We don't believe the traffic manual minimum requirements will be met either.
We do not claim to be traffic engineering experts, but, we have given careful consideration to our
recommendations. We make these recommendations in the spirit of concerned commumty
representatives and reco~m~ize the decisions you make are sometimes difficult ones that do not
please even.'one. We appreciate your willingness to listen to our concerns and stand ready to assist
you in working out a plan that will provide the safest traffic flow at a reasonable price.
If our beard members can be of any help at all, please let me know. We observed on November
20~h that the Commission is truly concerned and common sense prevailed. We trust you will use
that same insighfful wisdom in dealing with our recommendations.
Thank you again for your consideration,
Sincerely,
Victor Jones, President
Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association
EXHIBIT "C"
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT AND
RESOLUTION - APRIL 28, 1998
APPROVALE~
CITY ATTORNEY
DIRECTOR OF FINANC
CITY MANAGER
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager/City Council
/~Joseph Kicak, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
April 28, 1998
"All-Way Stop" - Jedediah Smith Road at Ynez Road/DePortola Road
PREPARED BY: All Moghadam P.E., Senior Engineer - Traffic/CIP
RECOMMENDATION: The Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO, 98-~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ESTABLISHING AN 'ALL-WAY STOP" INTERSECTION
AT JED EDIAH SMITH ROAD AND YNEZ ROAD/DE PORTOLA
ROAD
BACKGROUND: The City received a letter from the Los Ranchitos Homeowners
Association requesting that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission consider the following traffic
control modifications.
Establish an "All-Way Stop" at the intersection of Jedediah Smith Road and Ynez
Road/DePortola Road
Reduce the posted speed limit to 35 MPH on Ynez Road and DePortola Road between
Santiago Road and Margarita Road
Establish La Paz Street as "One-Way" toward SR79(S) and Jedediah Smith Road as "One-
Way' toward Ynez Road/DePortola Road
Install "No Left Turn" signs at the exit driveways from Rancho Community Church to
Vallejo Avenue
After conducting a comprehensive study of the traffic flow in the area, staff recommended that
the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny the proposed modifications due to lack of warrants
and adequate justification. This request was presented to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission
at their April 9, 1998 regular meeting. Several residents of the Los Ranchitos Community
artended the meeting and provided input and comments. The majority of speakers supported
items I and 2, installation of an "All-Way Stop" at the intersection of Jedediah Smith Road and
Ynez Road/DePortola Road, and lower speed limits on Ynez Road and DePortola Road.
However, items 3 and 4, "One-Way" streets and "No Left Turn' out of Rancho Community
Church driveways, were disputed by the majority of the audience.
After reviewing the staff report and the public comments, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission
voted two (2) to one (1) to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing an
"All-Way Stop" at the intersection of Jedediah Smith Road and Ynez Road/DePortola. Items 2
through 4 however, were unanimously denied by the Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the Public Works Department Signs Account
No. 001-164-601-5244 and Striping/Stenciling Account No. 001-164-601-5410.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 98-
2. Exhibit "A" - April 9, 1998 Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Agenda Report
3. Exhibit "B" o Letter of Request
RESOLUTION NO. 98-34
RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ CITYOF
TEMECIHA ESTABt,t~H1NG AN 'ALL-WAY STOP*
INTERSECTION AT JEDEDIAH SMITH ROAD AND
YNEZ ROAD/DE PORTOLA ROAD
The City Council of the City of Temecula does rescave, determine and order as follows:
Section 1. The City Council has considered the facts justifying ~e need for ~e stop
signs proposed for the localion described in this resolution. The Council hereby fin& and
determines that instaliation of the stop signs pursuant to this resolution will enhance the public
health safety and general welfare at this location and the proposed stop signs will not create any
adverse conditions in the area.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 10.12.100, of the Temecula Municipal Code, the
following 'STOP* location is hereby established in the City of Temecuh.
ledediah Smith Road at Ynez Road/DePoaola Road
Section 3. The City Clerk shall cerdfy to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVk;D AND ADOFrED, by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of April, 1998.
A'Ff~T.'
Ron Roberts, Mayor
[SKAL]
R,~s. 9~34 I
STATE OF CALIFOP, NIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF TEIVIECULA
I, Susan W. Jc{xes, Acting City Clerk of the City of Temecula, hereby do certify that the
foregoing Re,solution No. 98-34 was duly adopted at a regular m~eting of the City Council of the
City of Temecula on the 28th day of April, 1998 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Comerchero, Ford, Ijndemans, Stone, Robem
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Reeve. 9834 2
EXHIBIT"A"
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safely Commission
(~JAll Moghadam P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic/CIP
April 9, 1998
Item 2
Request for Traffic Control Modifications - Los Ranchitos Community
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny a request ~:
1. Establish an "All-Way Stop" at the intersection of Ynez Road and J'edediah Smith Road
2. Reduce the posted ~ tlmit to 35 MPH on Ynez Road between Santiago Road and Margarita Road
3. Establish La Paz Street as "One-Way" toward SR79(S) and Jedediah Smith Road as "One-Way"
toward Ynez Road/DePortola Road
4. Install "No Left Turn" signs at exit driveways from Rancho Community Church R} Vallejo Avenue
BACKGROUND:
The City received a letter from the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association requesting the Public/Traffic
Safety Commission consider the above mentioeed tnffic control modifications. Staff has conducted an
extensive study of lhe area traffic flow and has analyzed all of the requested modifications. The following
provides a brief summary of our analysis and recommendations for each item.
I. "AIl-~.Vay Stop" at the interseetion of Ynez Road and Jedediah Smith Rond
Currently, Ynez Road is a 44 foot wide roadway with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH. Jedediah
Smith Road is a 24 foot wide roadway and the speed limit is posted at 40 MPH north of Ynez Road.
Two (2) accidents have been reported at this intersection from March, 1996 to March, 1997.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Traffic Manual identifies thee (3) criteria
for installation of "All-Way Stop" signL The warrant~ include urgent need for a traffic signal,
accidents susceptible to correction by installation of "Stop" signs and traffic volumes. Caltrans
warrants are guidelines that are utilized by most agencies throughout the State of California.
Adhering to these guidelines allows uniformity and reduces liability potentials. The Institute of
Tnnsportation Engineers (ITE) and Caltrans also discourage use of "Stop" signs for speed control.
Since this intersection did not satisfy any of the warrants, installation of an "All-Way Stop" is not
recommended.
2. Speed limit reduction on Ynez Road and DePortola Road from 45 and 50 M?H to 35 MPH
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires that speed limits (other than prima facie speeds such
as Residence District, School Zones, etc.) be jusdfied by an F. ngineering and Traffic Survey. An
Engineering and Traffic Survey, among other things, consists of measurement of prevailing speeds,
review of accident history and roadside conditions not readily apparent to a driver. In addition to the
previous s'~cted saxlies, surf conducted a new speed survey to determine if a lower speed limit could
be justified for Ynez Road and DePortola Road with installation of the new "All-Way Stop" at the
intersection of Ynez Road and La Paz Street. The new speed surveys did not indicate a change in
the overall speed. Therefore, a reduced speed limit on Ynez Road/DePortola Road is neither
juslifiable nor recommended. An arbitrary speed limit which is not justified by an Engineering and
Traffic Survey constitutes a "Speed Trap" and is difficult to enforce. Without enforcement a lower
posted speed limit does not reduce the overall speed on a given sweet and could result in increased
number of accidents due to inconsistency in traveling speeds and unsafe passing.
Establishing La Paz Street as 'One-Way* toward 5R79(S) and Jedediah Smith as "One-Way*
toward Ynez Road/DePortola Road
Although we underslant the objective of this recommendation, we are not convinced that the proposed "One-
Wa.~' streets will acoomplish the objective of reducing the "cut-through" traffic. The morning peak hour
traffic on SR79(S) still could turn on Judediah Smith Road to get to Ynez Road and the evening peak hour
traffic could turn from Ynez Road to La Paz SWeet to get to 5R79(S). It should be noted that "One-Way"
street systems are generally established to increase capacity of a roadway system and not to impede traffic and
discourage use.
4. No "Left-Turn" signs out of the Rancho Community Church on Vallejo Avenue
According to the leRex, ~is recommendation was made to eliminate congestion and a perceived unsafe situation
at the intersection of Ynez Road and Vallejo Avenue (north) when making a left turn. Our records indicate
one (1) reported accident from January, 1992 to March, 1998 at this intersection. Therefore, it does not
appear that left toms at this intersection create an unsafe condition. Also, by eliminating left-turns at the
church driveways, the vehicles exidng the church and making a right-turn could oontinue on Vallejo Avenue
going south and make a left-rush at the intersection of Ynez Road and Vallejo Avenue (south). Therefore the
suggested "No Left-Turn" signs do not eliminate left-turns onto Ynez Road. The proposed turning restriction
,,vould also inconvenience the residems of the area to the north of the church who at,end this church and force
them to either disobey the signs or travel a long loop to access their homes.
However, during our analysis of this request we nodcud that mal~ng a left-turn out of driveway "C' in Exhibit
"B' is difficult due to a horizonlal curve (crest) just south of this driveway. Starf recommends that this
driveway be modified by the church to either an entrance only or exits from this driveway be restricted to
fight-turn only. In lieu of lhe modifications to this driveway, the existing 'No Parking" zone south of driveway
"C" can be extended to improve the visibility of approaching cars fi'om the south.
In summary, since the requested modifications are nol warranted, staff recommends that they be denied. It
should also be noted emt Ynez Road, DePotloin Road, La Paz Sweet and ledediah Smith Road are idend~ed
as circulation streets on the City's General Plan. All these streets are public roads, publicly maintained and
are for use of the general public.
We anticipated that the improvements on SR79(S) will reduce the "cut-through" traffic within the Los
Ranchitos Community. Meanwhile staff will continue Io moultor the intersection of Ynez Road/DePortula
Road with Jedediah Smith Road. and consider iustalladon of an 'All-Way Stop" when the traffic conditions
warrant it.
EXHIBIT "A"
LOCATION MAP
Rancho
Community
Church
Requested Stop Sign Location
Los Ranchitos
Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 471 · Temecula, CA92593
EXtlIBIT "B"
November25. 1997
Public Traffic and Safety. Commission
Ci,ty of Temecula
Commissionen Larry, Markham
lohn Telesio
Ron Per~,
Knox Johnson
Charles Coe
Subject: Traffic recommendations for the Los Ranch~tos Community,
Gentlemen,
Thank you for the opportunity to present our views on the traffic control needs for the Los
Ranchitos community.. The board of direetors has been working on this problem for several
months and considerable thought has been given to the needs offhe entire commani.xy. We have
attempted to be ever mindful of the cost of our recommcndatious and halancc them with the
possible cost of human tragedy ifcenain actions are not taken. We arc truly saddened by the
death and injuries which have occurred recently at the intersection of LaPaz and Ynez which
unfortunately has created a sense of urgency to the situation.
As you 'know Los Ranchitos has been and continues w be considered "Hone Property" with
relatively high properr/values and minimum acreage lots. The CC&R's contain specific
language that is designed to mainlain that destination within the greater Temccula area.
Numerous residents within Los Ranchitos take advanlage of the abiliw. to keep horses and use
the trails and roadsides for their riding pleasure. The major through su'eet, Ynes Road/De Ponola
Road, also has a bike lane along a great deal of it which is used frcqnenfly by cyclists and
joggers. Both of these things, while extremely difficult to calculate, add to the uaffic safe.n,
problems within Los Ranchitos boundaries.
After much thought and concern for the overall traffic safety. within our community, the Los
Ranchitos Homeowners Association would like to make the following recommendations for
your consideration.
ff our board members can be of any help at all, please let me know. We observed on November
20'~ that the Commission is truly concerned and common sense prevailed. We trust you will use
that same insighfful wisdom in dealing with our recommendations.
Thank you again for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Victor Jones, President
Los Ranch/tos Homeowuers Association
ITEM NO. 3
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
January 27, 2000
Item 3
Commissioner Appointment to the Public Traffic Safety Awareness Group
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission appoint one (1) Commissioner to represent the City of Temecula
on the Public Traffic Safety Awareness Group.
BACKGROUND:
At the January 25, 2000 City Council meeting, the Council will consider forming a joint Murrieta/Temecula
Public Traffic Safety Awareness Group. This Committee will include City of Murrieta Mayor Seyarto, Police
Chief Higginbotham, Temecula Police Chief Jim Domenoe, and Councilmember Jeff Comerchero. It will
also be recommended that committee members include: one (1) Public/Traffic Safety Commissioner from each
City, one (1) traffic enforcement officer, one (1) student from each high school, and one citizen at large from
each City.
This committee will develop a program that provides for coordination of law enforcement efforts, a public
relations campaign that is intended to instill a sense of safety, respect and pride in safe driving within the area.
An oral report will be provided on the outcome of the January 25, 2000 City Council meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ITEM NO. 4
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Monthly Activity Report
December 1999/January 2000
Prepared By: Amer Attar
Submitted by: William G. Hughes
Date: January 25, 2000
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1. 1-15/Overland Drive Overcrossing Improvement
Work on this project is almost complete. Only change order work remains.
2. Pala Road Bridge
Construction of the bridge is also complete. The construction of the basriers and the sidewalk continue. The
sewer line for the Pechanga Development Corporation is the conh'olling operation. Bridge opening is expected
in mid February.
3. Traffic Signals Installation on Margarita Road at Pio Pico Road and at Pauba Road
Construction on these two signals has been completed and they are in operation. The signal at Margarita and
Pauba was mined on December 16, 1999. The signal at Margarita and Pio Pico was turned on December 31,
1999.
4. Citywide Bike Path Construction
Construction on this project is complete. Bike lanes were striped along Margarita Road from Solana Way to
Moraga Road, Ynez Road from Tower Plaza North to Overland Drive, and Rancho California from Margarita
Road to Piesling Court, and portion of La Serena Way.
5. Pavement Management System FY98-99
This project will provide strict rehabilitation of Del Rio Road from Via Montezuma to Front Street, Pauba Road
from Ynez Road to just east ofLa Primavera and from Margarita Road to Linfield School, Margarita Road from
La Serena Way to Rancho Vista Road, Mercedes Street from Moreno Road to 2~ Street, and Rancho Vista Road
from Mira Loma Drive (Traffic Signal) east to 200' east of Mira Loma Drive. Work is to be completed in Janua~
2000.
6. Pujol Street Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter
Construction on this project started on January 20, 2000. The improvements include the construction of curb and
gutter, sidewalk, asphalt concrete pavement, driveways and driveway approaches and extending a storm drain
line. Completion is scheduled for April 2000.
R:XlvlonlhlyAetivityR=pon~CIP\99~December
7. Interim Improvements on Margarita Road ~ De Portola
Construction on this project added an additional lane to the southbound direction of Margarita
Road approaching De Portola and continuing to the Dartolo intersection with Margarita Road.
This addition will ease traffic congestion at both intersections on an interim basis until the ultimate
improvements are built as part of the Margarita Road Widening project being designed at this
time.
8. Pavement Management System FY99-16, Winchester Road
This project will rehabilitate Winchester Road from Diaz to Jefferson. The City Council awarded the contract to
E. L Yeager for $360,440. Construction is set to start early February and be completed in March 2000.
9. Margarita Community Park Lighting and Fencing
This project will install new light assembly on the existing poles and install a new fence in margarita Park. Bids
were opened on December 28, 1999. The lowest responsible bidder was Lighting Contract Services with a bid
mount of $57,779.
PROJECTS BEING BID
1. First Street Bridge
This project will construct First Street from Pujol Street to From Street, including the consauction of a bridge
over Muraleta Creek and the realignment of Santiago Road. The new intersection of First Street, Front Street and
Santiago Road will be signalized. Bids are scheduled to be opened on January 27, 2000. U.S. Amy Corp of
Engineers is reconsidering their previously issued permit They have indicated that the proposed mitigation area
must be consistent with Riverside County Flood Control future plans for improving the creek. City, Army Corp
and RCFC continue to work to resolve this issue.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN
I. Pavement Management System
This project will provide street rehabilitation of Jefferson Avenue from the northerly City limits to Rancho
California Road. This project will also include the installation of streetlights along the entire length of Jefferson
Avenue.
2. Old Town Southside Parking Lots
This project consists of two proposed parking lots, One will be located on the west side of Front Street just north
of Second Street, and the other lot is located on the south side of Fourth Street west of Front Street. The project
is currently being designed in-house. A landscape architect and an elecUical consultant are being utilized to do
the specialty work. The design for the Second Street parking lot is being fmalized. Design for Fourth Street
Parking Lot is on hold pending the Mercantile building plans.
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3. Diaz Road Realignment
The consultant presented to the City two different alignments for Diaz as it is approaching Rancho California
Road. Staff reviewed the available three alignment choices (one from a previous study) and gave the consultant
direction on the preferred alternative. The consultant submitted 30% completed plans based on staff direction.
Staff is currently reviewing the preferred alignment for traffac circulation and right-of-way impacts. Individual
meetings will be held with property owners.
4. Margarita Road Widening, Pauba Road to Dartolo Road
The consultant completed 70% plans and submitted them to the City. Staff is reviewing these plans. Input is being
provided to the consultant on many issues that were raised during the last design development meeting. The
design is moving forward. Completion is expected in early March.
5. Santa Gertrudis Bridge Widening at 1-15
This is Phase II of the Southbound Auxiliary Lane at Winchester Road project This project will widen die 1-15
southbound off-ramp at the Santa Gertrudis Creek Bridge to provide for an additional lane from the freeway to
just north of Winchester Road. The design consultant submitted the 1 ~ plan check the first week of January. Staff
is currently reviewing the plans and providing the consultant with input.
6. Traffic Signals Design at Pain Road and Loma Linda and at Pala Road and Wolf Valley
The consultant is to submit the preliminary design plans to the City at the end of January. Final plans will be
completed in February and the project will be ready to advertise for bids.
7. Pala Road Improvements - Phase II (79 South to Pechanga Road)
Design of this project is proceeding as scheduled. In addition, staff is coordinating the work with the Pechangas
and Spring Pacific Properties, the developer for Wolf Creek. The design is to be completed in August.
8. North General Kearney ~ La Colima Walkway
Tins project will install walkway from base material along the existing Ac Berm on North General Kearny and
add an AC Berm to close the gap between the existing curb, gutter and sidewalk and betre. The informal bidding
procedure will be utilized for this project in February.
9. Avenida De La Reina Drainage Improvements ~ Calle Aragon Park
Staff is designing a storm drain line to carry nuisance water that accumulates at the park to the City's storm
drainage system and fix the drainage problem. This project is scheduled for bidding in February.
10. Sports Park Tot Lot Equipment Replacement
This project will replace the tot lot equipment at the Rancho Califomia Sports Park. Preliminmy Plans have been
reviewed by staff and the consultant will be submitting the fmal Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Cost
Estimate. Project will be advertised and bid in February 2000.
11. Rancho California Road Median Modifications at Town Center
Under this project, the two median openings at Target and at the Claim Jumper will be closed and the left turn
pockets at Town Center and the church will be lengthened.
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12. Sports Park Pond Desiltation
This project will clean up the Desiltation Pond in the Sports Park by removing silt from it to allow proper
drainage downstream. The consultant has submitted their first plan check and staff reviewed the plans and
provided input to the consultant. Construction is scheduled for May 2000.
13. Chaparral High School Swimming Pool
An Olympic size swimming pool will be constructed in Chaparral High School. The kick-off mecting for the
design commiRec, including the architect RKM Design Group, City staff, School District staff and the swim club,
was held on Janua~ 11, 2000. A community workshop is scheduled for February 12, 2000.
14. Temecula Library
A full service library, approximately 33,000 square feet in area will be designed and built on Pauba Road, next
to Fire Station #84. This project will provide the community with library resources and services. The design
committee kick-off meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2000.
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MEMORANDUM
Bill Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent
January 6, 2000
Monthly Activity Report - DECEMBER, 1999
The following activities were performed by Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division in-house
personnel for the month of December, 1999:
I. SIGNS
A. Total signs replaced 23
B. Total signs installed 26
C. Total signs repaired 2
II.
TREES
A. Total trees tdmmed for sight distance and street sweeping concerns
9
Ill.
ASPHALT REPAIRS
A. Total square feet of A, C. repairs
B. Total Tons
5,988
84
IV.
CATCH BASINS
A. Total catch basins cleaned
136
RIGHT-OF-WAY WEED ABATEMENT
A. Total square footage for right-of-way abatement
16,310
VI.
VII.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
A. Total locations
B. Total S.F.
STENCILING
A. .....12 New and repainted legends
B. 280 L.F. of new and repainted red curb and striping
16
3T887
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 cteenings. This is compared to
40 service order requests for the month of December. 1999.
The Maintenance Crew has also put in 93 hours of overtime which includes standby time, spedal events
and response to street emergencies.
The total cost for Street Maintenance performed by Contractors for the month of December, 1999 was
$48.876.75 compared to $37,286.00 for the month of November, 1999.
Account No. 5402 $ 35,926.75
Account No. 5401 $12,950.00
Account No. 999-5402 $ - 0 -
cc:
Ron Parks, Deputy Director of Public Works
All Moghadam, Senior Engineer - (CIP/Traffic)
Greg Butler, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements)
Amer Attar, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements)
Jerry Alegda, Senior Engineer (Land Development)
DATE
12/01/99
12/01/99
12/01/99
12/06/99
12/06/99
12/07/99
12/07/99
12/09/99
12/09/99
12/13/99
12/14/99
12/15/99
12/21/99
12/23/99
12/27/99
12/28/99
CITY OF TEMECULA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ROADS DIVISION
GRAEEITI REMOVAL
MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1999
LOCATION
FRANZE AUTO CENTER
NICHOLAS AT RORIPAUGH
DE PORTOLA AT CAMPANULA
WINCHESTER AT 1-15 FWY
RANCHO VISTA "SKATE PARK"
30151 RANCHO VISTA
RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AT MEADOWS
76201 YNEZ
YNEZ AT WINCHESTER
MARGARITA AT WINCHESTER "UNDER BRIDGE"
RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD W/O CALLE ARAGON
MARGARITA AT WINCHESTER
MARGARITA AT OVERLAND
28955 PUJOL
TEMEKU HILLS PARK
RIVERTON PARK
WORK COMPLETED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
REMOVED
25 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
62 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
6 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
2 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
571 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
576 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
160 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
40 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
1310 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
25 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
720 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
26 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
190 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
166 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
TOTAL S.F. GRAFFITI REMOVED 3~887
TOTAL LOCATIONS 16
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ITEM NO. 5
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
ITEM NO. 6
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
ITEM NO. 7
COMMISSION REPORTS