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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052500 PTS Minutes r . . 10/-0& MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MAY 25, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula PubliclTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Thursday, May 25, 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 Lanier. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Coe, Katan, Lanier, and Vice Chairman Edwards. Absent: Chairman Connerton. Also Present: Director of Public Works Hughes, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Senior Engineer Moghadam, Senior Management Analyst Papagolos, Police Sergeant DiMaggio, Administrative Secretary Pyle, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS REQUEST TO ADD A SUBSEQUENT NEED AGENDA ITEM Vice Chairman Edwards relayed that there was a request to agendize a subsequent need item, the Traffic Signal Photo Enforcement issue (per supplemental agenda material): and noted that the City Council had requested that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission discuss this issue and make a recommendation for the CIP budget. MOTION: Commissioner Katan moved to agendize the Traffic Signal Photo Enforcement issue. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Coe and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Connerton who was absent. R:\trafficminules\052500 r . . 1. Capitallmorovement Proaram RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission review and discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2001- 2005. Director of Public Works Hughes reviewed the circulation and infrastructure projects that had been completed in the fiscal year 1999-2000, noting that the City had received two awards for the Overland Drive Freeway Overcrossing Project, inclusive of a nomination for a Helen Putnam Award, and an American Public Works Association Award. Commissioner Coe commended staff and invited the Commission to give a round of applause for the great achievements accomplished during the past fiscal year. Director of Public Works Hughes provided an overview of the 5-year CIP for the years 2001-2005 (per agenda material), noting that the first two years encompassed projects that were funded and that the remaining three years comprised projects that were not funded or were partially funded; relayed that there were 55 circulation element projects and 18 infrastructure projects; noted that the projects were categorized as follows: 1) projects under construction, 2) projects in the design or planning phase with funding, and 3) projects in the design or planning phase without funding; relayed that the designations would provide the Commission a general idea of the timing of the projects; advised that the projects that had no funding at this time would be positioned for grant funding if the design phase was completed; for Vice Chairman Edwards, relayed that although there was no funding for the construction of the future project, Pala Road would ultimately be six lanes, clarifying that the project denoted in the CIP to widen Pala Road to four lanes was an interim project; and with respect to the project to study the feasibility of a second interchange south of Highway 79 South, noted that the City had no pre-determined location, relaying that the City was addressing the demand issues. In response to Commissioner Coe's queries, Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional information regarding the Murrieta Creek Interim Low Flow Crossing Via Montezuma, noting that one would drive into the creek and up the alternate side; and advised that during heavy flooding the crossing would wash out so as to not impede the flood waters. With respect to the 1s1 Street Bridge Project, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed, for Sergeant DiMaggio, that there would be a four-way stop at Pujol and Main Streets. Via overheads, Director of Public Works Hughes presented a map of the City, which had been highlighted with the CIP projects, demonstrating the areas staff was focusing on. In response to Vice Chairman Edwards queries, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed the status of the Highway 79 Ultimate Interchange Project, noting that staff had completed a preliminary project report which was a document that identified the traffic volumes and provided an overview of alternatives of how the ramping system could work; noted that the document had been presented to Caltrans and would be reviewed, advising that Caltrans could modify the altematives or reject them; for Commissioner Coe, provided an overview of the project that was recently applied for which could make 2 R:\trafficmin utes'D52500 .' . . the opportunities for the interchange more difficult to obtain, advising that the applicant had development rights, relaying that the City could not condition the project to accommodate a future interchange; and noted that this applicant had agreed to develop solely the front two lots at this time, and would not develop the remaining parcels until there was a concept developed for the interchange and after the development of a Development Agreement which identified the properties that the City would need for the project. Relaying that she had recently attended a Healthy Families Even Start Literacy Program, Vice Chairman Edwards noted that there were approximately 70 organizations represented including the School District and the Temecula PTA; relayed that she was questioned regarding the installation of a signal at the Temecula Valley High School; and recommended that the signal be added to the CIP pending the School District reconfiguring the interior of the parking area. For Vice Chairman Edwards, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that there was a program sheet in the program for this project, which encompassed funding fifty percent (50%) of the signal. SUBSEQUENT NEED AGENDA ITEM Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that at the May 23, 2000 City Council meeting Mayor Stone presented a request to seek a recommendation from the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding photo enforcement; noted that Chairman Connerton had relayed that the Commission had received information from one vendor; noted that with respect to the City's proposed operating and maintenance budget, $35,000 had been identified to be earmarked for consulting services of which a portion could be utilized to hire a consultant to conduct independent analysis of photo enforcement opportunities, providing the pros and cons of each program; relayed that it was staff's recommendation that an independent analysis of the system be funded in order to explore all the options; provided additional information regarding problems alternate cities had had with the systems, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation. MOTION: Commissioner Coe moved to recommend that an independent study be funded with respect to this matter. Commissioner Katan seconded the motion. For Commissioner Lanier, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the study would identify the various costs the City would incur which could then be compared to the costs of adding additional motor officers. At this time voice vote was taken reflecting approval with the exception of Chairman Connerton who was absent. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT No comments. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT With respect to the TAN Committee's traffic awareness program, Police Sergeant DiMaggio relayed that approximately 50,000 flyers would be distributed in the City to 3 R:\trafficminules\D52500 '-'. .. . . encourage safe driving, noting that 75 businesses had donated rewards for distribution to safe and courteous drivers; advised that there would be public service announcements daily on the radio, and weekly in the newspapers; relayed that bumper stickers would be distributed; and noted that in conjunction with the timing of the onset of this program Murrieta was going to be adding two new motor officers. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT No comments. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Coe provided additional information regarding the TAN Committee's traffic awareness program which would begin on June 1st; noted that posters would be distributed; relayed that there would be wrecked vehicles placed in the City; and in response to Vice Chairman Edwards, advised that flyers would be distributed at the elementary schools. ADJOURNMENT At 6:40 P.M. Vice Chairman Edwards formally adjourned this meeting to Thursdav. June 8. 2000 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Chairman Darrell L. Connerton 4 R:\trafficminutesI052500