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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072299 PTS Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION JULY 22, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:02 P.M., on Thursday, July 23, 1999, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE The audience was ted in the Flag salute by Commissioner Telesio. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Edwards, Telesio, and Vice Chairman Connerton. Absent: Chairman Coe and Commissioner Markham. Also Present: Acting Director of Public Works Hughes, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Senior Planner Hogan, Senior Engineer Moghadam, Fire Battalion Black, Police Sergeant DiMaggio, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 8, 1999 MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to approve the minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Telesio and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Coe and Commissioner Markham who were absent. TraffComm/minutes/072299 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Circulation Element Update RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file a status report on the Circulation Element Update Study. Senior Planner Hogan provided a status report of the Circulation Element Update; relayed that in late September or October the draft element inclusive of the supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would be completed; and for Vice Chairman Connerton, specified that the draft form of the Revised Circulation Element would be distributed to the Commissioners in approximately a week, inviting the Commissioners to submit their input to staff at that time. 3. Traffic Circulation Improvement Projects RECOMMENDATION: 3,1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file a status report on the implementation of the Traffic Circulation Improvement Projects. Relaying that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission previously reviewed and provided input regarding the Circulation Improvements, Senior Engineer Moghadam presented the staff report (of record); relayed that the Category 1 Improvements currently have been implemented or completed (denoted on pages I and 2 of the agenda material), excluding the deleted projects, noting that a brief rationale has been provided regarding the improvements that would not be implemented; noted that the costs for the associated projects has been revised; relayed that the City is in the process of evaluating and implementing Category 2 Projects (denoted on pages 3-5 of the staff report); for Commissioner Telesio, clarified the funding available for coverage of the potential Target Center Improvements; for Vice Chairman Connerton, confirmed that Project Nos. 18-23 within the Category 2 Improvements (denoted on page 4 of the agenda material) were still pending before the Commission, indicating that staff has not yet received further input from the property management company; and for Commissioner Edwards, relayed that staff would draft a letter to expedite the aforementioned response, noting that the issue was scheduled to be brought before the Commission at the August 12, 1999 Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Advising that per Commission request, the current traffic report is inclusive of all traffic signals within the City limits, identifying which signals are under the City's jurisdiction, and which are under Caltrans' or the County's; noted that the City has no control over the Caltrans' signals with regard to maintenance, operation, or modification; relayed that the City is responsible for the maintenance of traffic signals under the County's jurisdiction (via agreement with the County); specified that after completion of the nine proposed signals (denoted on page 3 of the TraffCommJminutes/O/2299 agenda material), the City will have a total of 62 signals by years end; and for Vice Chairman Connerton, clarified that the City-maintained signals are maintained via a contracted maintenance program. For Commissioner Edwards, Acting Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional information regarding the City's recent review with respect to maintaining the signals in-house at a future point in time; noted that currently there is no funding for the aforementioned matter, relaying the associated costs; specified the additional staff that would be required for the signal maintenance program; for Vice Chairman Connerton, relayed that staff would provide an updated report to the Commission in 60 days; and specified that the nine proposed future traffic signals (denoted on page 3 of the staff report) are currently in progress at this time. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Police Sergeant DiMaggio relayed that there is continued increased enforcement in the Via Cordoba area, noting that the majority of citations have been issued to residents of the area; and noted that the radar trailer has been stationed there, relaying that the residents have expressed appreciation for the Police Department's efforts associated with the radar trailer. Police Sergeant DiMaggio noted that there have been continued efforts to enforce the speed limits in the Calle Pina Colada area, relaying that there have been few violators cited in the area. Police Sergeant DiMaggio advised that when the proposed traffic signals are installed in the vicinity of the mall that traffic circulation would improve in the Winchester and Ynez Roads area. For Police Sergeant DiMaggio, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the signal installation in the mall area would soon be complete. For informational purposes, Police Sergeant DiMaggio advised that he will be going on vacation, noting that he will not be able to attend the first and potentially the second meeting in August; and for Vice Chairman Connerton, relayed that there will be a representative from the Police Department in attendance during his absence. In response to Vice Chairman Connerton's querying, Police Sergeant DiMaggio relayed that due to expressed community concern, police officers have been regularly monitoring the parking situation at Kent Hindergardt Memorial Park at various times of day, observing no parking violations; and advised that the problem may be associated with the soccer season, noting that police officers will continue to monitor the area. For informational purposes, Commissioner Telesio relayed that his observations while driving in the Calie Pina Colada and Via Cordoba areas have revealed that TraffComm/minutes/072299 during the various times he has monitored the areas there were no high traffic volumes or speed violators, confirming the Police Department's observations. In response to Commissioner Edwards' recommendation that a report be generated and sent to the community members in the area who had expressed concern regarding the volumes and speeds of traffic in their area, Police Sergeant DiMaggio advised that he would provide a statistical report to the Commission at the next meeting he attended. Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that staff would subsequently send the reports to the associated community members. H, For informational purposes, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that various residents who were previously proponents of the stop sign installations (discussed at the June 24, 1999 Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting) have reviewed the report and relayed concurrence with staff's recommendation, acknowledging that stop signs would not be an effective tool to address the problems in the area; and for Vice Chairman Connerton, relayed that he would request the aforementioned residents forward their comments to staff for the record. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Fire Battalion Black relayed that he will be unable to attend the August 12, 1999 Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting, advising that an alternate Fire Department representative would be present in his absence. COMMISSION REPORTS For informational purposes, Commissioner Edwards relayed that Community Services has proposed future modifications with respect to the parking at Kent Hindergardt Memorial Park. After attending and observing a Sobriety Checkpoint, Commissioner Edwards commended the Police Department for their diligent efforts associated with the Sobriety Checkpoints within the City. Vice Chairman Connerton advised that the traffic circulation in the City of Temecula has vastly improved with the new projects, commending the Public Works Department and staff for their efforts regarding the successful planning and implementation of the new projects. ADJOURNMENT At 6:35 P.M. Vice Chairman Connerton formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, 6:00 P.M.,- e C.,y Counc,, Chambers, 43200 B.s,ness Chairma;~ Charles Coe ' Administr e ~r;tary Anita Pyle