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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012303 PTS AgendaIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (909) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR35.102.35.104 ADA Title Il] AGENDA TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, California Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Katan, Ramos, Wedel, Connerton, Lanier PRESENTATION: Acting Fire Marshall Jim McBride - Introduction of new Fire Depamnent Staff Police Chief Jim Domenoe - Department Update and Discussion PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commission on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commission about an item not listed on the Agenda, a yellow "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. There is a 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 Public/Traffic Safety Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of October 24, 2002 and December 12~ 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of October 24, 2002. 1.2 Approve the Minutes of December 12, 2002. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Request for Multi-Way Stop Signs - Promenade Chardonnay Hills RECOMMENDATION: 2. l That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny the request for Multi-Way Stop Signs along Promenade Chardonnay Hills. 3. Jefferson Avenue Median Design - Winchester Road to Sanborn Avenue RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report, and provide recommendations as necessary. 4. Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission entertain nominations from thc Commissioners to elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson to preside until thc end of the 2003 calendar year. 5. Traffic Engineer's Report 6. Police Chief's Report 7. Fire Chief's Report 8. Commission Reports ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. 2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OCTOBER 24, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Thursday, October 24, 2002, 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 Katan. ROLLCALL Present: Commissioners Coe, Connerton, Katan, * Wedel, and Chairman Lanier. Absent: None. Also Present: Director of Public Works Hughes, Director of Human Resources Yates, Senior Engineer Moghadam, Associate Engineer Gonzalez, Battalion Chief McBride, Police Chief Domenoe, Police Lieutenant Pingel, Police Sergeant Lohman, Officer Wait, Administrative Secretary Pyle, and Minute Clerk Hansen. * (Commissioner Wedel arrived at 6:01 P.M.) PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Introduction of new Fire Department Staff- Battalion Chief McBride It is noted that this presentation was postponed. Presentation of the Temecula Police Department's Procedures re,qardin,q Me,qan's Law Sergeant Wait provided an overview of the history behind Megan's Law; noted that citizens can check for sex registrants in the community at the Old Town Police Storefront on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.; that Megan's Law Computer Program was also accessible to the public at the French Valley Southwest Sheriff's Station on Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; that individuals desirous of checking for sex registrants must be either 18 years of age, or accompanied by a parent of guardian, and must have a valid California Drivers License or California Identification Card; that no appointments were required; that convicted sex offenders were prohibited from viewing the information; that the information provided to the public was restricted by State Law; and that the City of Temecula had no high risk offenders. Chairman Lanier relayed kudos to the City staff, Police staff, and the City's Webmaster for the partnership created to provide the citizens access to this information, advising that the City of Temecula has one of the best websites he had seen. Sergeant Wait clarified the differences between the pin maps (provided via the websites) and the Megan's Law Computer Program (available at the police stations); for Commissioner Coe, speciifed how the information was obtained which was typically accessed by use of a zip code; and noted that the program shuts down after 15 minutes to allow for an alternate user. Echoing Chairman Lanier's comments, Commissioner Wedel relayed kudos to the City of Temecula for being in the lead with implementation of the program, noting his disappointment with the State of California for severely restricting the amount of information available compared to the data available in other states. Further commenting on Commissioner Wedel's remarks regarding forwarding information to the State with respect to Megan's Law, Director of Human Resources Director of Human Resources Yates relayed that the City has addressed this issue with the League of California Cities in order to get support at that level in efforts to change the State Law. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of September 26, 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 26, 2002. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Temecula Citizen Corps Pro,qram RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive the presentation and make a recommendation to the City Council. Director of Human Resources Yates provided an overview of the Temecula Citizen Corps Program, relaying the plan to broaden the current Neighborhood Watch Program, to provide educational forums in the community regarding emergency management, to provide training, and to have the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners and the City Councilmembers meet with residents on a quarterly basis; and advised that the program outline had been included in the agenda packets for Public/Traffic Safety Commission's review. Police Lieutenant Pingel noted the efforts to assess the City's current state with regard to public safety and emergency preparedness and to develop goals for the future; relayed that Community Services Officer Fanene.currently oversees the current Neighborhood Program with Ms. Judy Evans; that City Councilmembers Naggar and Comerchero have relayed a desire to expand this program; that Temecula has a Iow crime rate which has contributed to the lack of strong interest in the community regarding Neighborhood Watch Programs; and speciifed the goals of the new Citizen Corps Program inclusive of emergency preparation and disaster preparedness, the volunteer structure, the development of an effective immediate communication system with all the geographical districts within the City which would aid in assessing the impacts during a disaster, the Police administration of the program and the implementation of Fire Department Safety Programs. Mr. Phillip Bardos, Coodinator for Emergency Services with the Riverside County Fire Department, noted the assistance and guidance provided to the City with respect to emergency management issues via the Fire Department; relayed the importance of the Citizen Corps Program Members learning to be self-sufficient (in particular during the first 48-72 hours of an emergency incident), to be prepared for a disaster, to be trained in needed life-saving skills and rescuer safety, to be familiar with how the emergency system operates during an incident, to be organized, to act as an extension of the first- responder services, and to be able to offer immediate information and assistance during the initial stages of a disaster. Offering concluding comments, Director of Human Resources Yates relayed that the Citizen Corps Program has modeled programs from the Office of Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in conjunction with the Neighborhood Watch Program; and that vital radio equipment and training opportunities for the program would most likely be provided with funding via State and Federal grants. For Commissioner Connerton, Director of Human Resources Yates speciifed the role the Public/Traffic Safety Commission would have with regard to the program, i.e., participating with the City Councilmembers in quarterly neighborhood meetings, and acting as ambassadors for the program; reiterated the program's coordination with the Police Department which would provide a management structure; confirmed that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission would be welcomed as volunteers in the program; and noted staff's desire for input regarding the program from the Public/Traffic Safety Commission. Commissioner Wedel relayed kudos to the individuals who have aided in the organizing of this program, advising that it made him proud to be a resident in the City of Temecula. In response to Public/Traffic Safety Commission comments, Director of Human Resources Yates noted that the success of this program would be due to efforts from the R:\trafficmiautes\102402 3 volunteer residents in the program, individuals with the passion to make Temecula a better place to live; for Commissioner Wedel, specified the structure of the program; noted the importance of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's direction with respect to policy; relayed the plan for the program to recognize the volunteers' efforts with awards and certificates; advised that the City Council recently authorized the purchase of a Reverse 9-1-1 System which would aid in the communication capabilities with the Citizen Corps Program coordinators; for Commissioner Connerton, relayed that avenues for making the volunteers aware of the support of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission would be via the recognition awards and certificates presented to the volunteers and via the Commissioners participation in the community meetings. In response to Commissioner Katan's queries regarding whether this type of program was being implemented in any other cities, Director of Human Resources Yates relayed that Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, which was a program under FEMA, was conducted with the Guidant employees in Temecula, and that alternate communities in Riverside County had implemented the program on a community-wide basis i.e., Canyon Lake; and advised that efforts related to developing this particular Citizen Corps Program were aimed at utilizing the existing model of the Neighborhood Watch Program and provide additional resources into that structure, i.e., training. Providing additional information, Mr. Bardos speciifed alternate cities which had CERT programs in place, which was disaster preparedness, enumerating what the program entailed; and advised that while programs were currently being implemented in alternate cites, the CERT programs were not to the same level as the plan for the Citizen Corps Program. Commissioner Katan relayed that he wholeheartedly supported the concept of the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners attending quarterly community meetings. For Commissioner Katan, Police Lieutenant Pingel relayed that components of the CAP Program would be integrated into the Citizen Corps Program, the CAP volunteers serving as liaisons between the Police Department and the Citizen Corps Program volunteers; and specified what the 40-hour training program for CAP volunteers encompassed. Ms. Judy Evans, City Coordinator for the Neighborhood Watch Program in Temecula, enumerated the benefits of the new program, e.g., potential for a significant increase in support and training; and relayed hopes of the program being successful. In response to Commissioner Connerton's previous statements, Commissioner Coe opined that as the new program is established and expands, the duties of the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners would most likely expand as needs arose, specifying activities the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners could be involved with at this time, advising that in emergency situations traffic would be impacted; and concurred with the benefits of developing this type of program. Director of Human Resources Yates commented on the wiliness of individuals to become more involved in their community since the September 11th incident, advising that with the participation of volunteer efforts, greater safety could be attained for the residents in the City of Temecula. R:\trafficrninutes\102402 4 In response to Director of Human Resources Yates' comments, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission relayed its support of the program, Commissioner Connerton concurring with the concept of having the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners attend community meetings. Chairman Lanier commended the incremental approach the City has taken to address emergency disaster preparedness. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to recommended that the City Council accept and expeditiously implement the Temecula Citizen Corps Program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wedel and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 3. Commission Meetinq Schedule - November and December of 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the regular meetings for November and December 2002, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements per the Government Code. Due to the upcoming holidays and the conflict with the Commission's meeting schedule, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that staff was recommending that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission reschedule the November and December meetings. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to approve stafCs recommendation and to cancel the November and December meetings and to schedule one meeting on December 12, 2002. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Coe and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT In response to Commissioner Wedel's queries regarding the statistics included in the Traffic Engineer's report, Senior Engineer Moghadam provided additional information regarding the apparent increase in traffic at twenty-five percent (25%) of the locations denoted, advising that most of these locations were impacted due to construction activities in the surrounding area during the previous year; confirmed that most of these volume counts were one-day counts, confirming that many factors, i.e., weather, roadway conditions, and accidents can affect the data; and advised that this report was for informational purposes only and that if a specific area was targeted for additional review, a comprehensive data analysis would be conducted. With respect to the volume percentage increase/decrease data included in the Traffic Engineer's Report, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that he investigated the locations with major percentage changes to ensure that there were not alarming changes which would need further analysis; advised that the best gauge for overall traffic impacts at each location would be the Level of Service (LOS) levels denoted in the Fast column of the data; in response to Chairman Lanier's comments, noted that while efforts have been expended with RTA to investigate avenues to increase rider ship in mass transit, that in a Citywide survey, mass transit had been one of the lowest rated issues of importance; advised that typically for mass transit to be successful, there needed to be high densities, and traveling by automobile would need to be difficult, additionally noting that mass transit was successful in countries where gas prices were extremely costly; regarding the traffic analysis in the Traffic Engineer's Report, for Commissioner Wedel, noted that at each location where there were unsatisfactory Levels of Service the City had projects underway to address those impacts. Additional discussion ensued regarding utilizing alternate routes when traveling within the City. Commissioner Connerton commended staff for the excellent work regarding effectively addressing the traffic in the City. Referencing the Traffic Engineer's report, Commissioner Katan queried staff as to what the recommended solution would be to address the locations that had the highest mid-block collisions. In response, Senior Engineer Moghadam advised that staff would recommend the installation of a median to address this particular issue. Director of Public Works Hughes updated the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding planned median projects and upcoming proposed median projects, advising, for Commissioner Connerton, that a Jefferson Avenue Median Project would most likely be presented to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission in the near future, noting that while the median project would create a safer condition, opposition was anticipated from the businesses which would not have access from the median; noted that staff could agendize the matter of informing the Public/Traffic Safety Commission how peak accident traffic intersections and mid-block locations were being addressed, Senior Engineer Moghadam noting that a ratio rate comparing the number of collisions with the volume counts could be provided for these locations. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Providing a Police Department update for the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, Police Sergeant Lohman relayed the following: o An overview of the recent fatal accident involving a six-year old boy; That the Rod Run Event which was held on October 11th and 12th was successful, commending Officer Nelson for his diligent efforts regarding planning and staffing for this event; · That at a recent DUI checkpoint, there were approximately three DUI arrests, as well as three or four arrests for alternate violations; ° That the Race for the Cure Event had been a well-organized event; That the two new Motorcycle Officers would begin training school next week, followed by a brief Field Training Officer Program, and would be subsequently added to the Police force. R:ltrafficn~nutes~102402 6 In response to Chairman Lanier's queries, that Deputy Rahn would be organizing the Every Fifteen Minutes Program at Temecula Valley High School, and could be reached at the school or via his pager number; and For Commissioner Connerton, that there have been difficulties with e-mailing recently, confirming that he did e-mail the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners with the DUI checkpoint information, Commissioner Connerton requesting that the location information also be included in the information. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Providing a Fire Department update for the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners, Battalion Chief McBride noted the following: · That the Tractor Race had been uneventful with a few minor injuries unrelated to the race; · That while at the Rod Run Event there were no reportable injuries, there was one gentleman experiencing chest pain which was not event-related; · That fire season was not over, noting efforts to caution residents regarding the anticipated upcoming Santa Ana winds; · With respect to Halloween safety, relayed that Fire Department staff have investigated numerous haunted house-type sites; and That in light of the upcoming Christmas season and merchants receiving a plethora of merchandise, a letter was being distributed to merchants in town which would provide the following: a checklist for the merchants to check their own store to ensure that they were in compliance with Fire Safety Law, an offer of assistance from the Fire Department staff, if needed, and a notice of an upcoming meeting which would address safety. COMMISSION REPORTS For Commissioner Katan's queries regarding Conflict of Interest issues, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that staff would obtain legal advisement from the City Attorney regarding the parameters and forward the information to Commissioner Katan, additionally noting that if a Commissioner had a question regarding whether there was a Conflict of Interest on a particular issue, the City Attorney could be contacted. Commenting on his experience attending a DUI checkpoint in the City of Temecula, Commissioner Coe commended the Police Department for their excellent work. In order to better serve the public, Commissioner Wedel suggested that when citizens' concerns were agendized and presented to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission that their comments be heard at the hearing, that the citizens take part in the discussion process, and that a recommendation not be set forth until the subsequent hearing in order to provide a 30-day period for the citizens to assimilate the information provided and to gain a better understanding of the issue. Additional discussion ensued regarding the current process of addressing agendized issues, Commissioner Connerton noting the importance of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission having staff's recommendation due to the reflected expertise, training, and the knowledge of the pertaining laws and regulations, advising that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission did not always accept staff's specific recommendation. Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional information regarding the process from the time a citizen's concern was initially brought to staff, advising that numerous times the concern was completely addressed between staff and the citizen without the need for a hearing; relayed that by the time an item was heard by the Public/Traffic Safety Commission or the City Council a large amount of work has already been expended, staff has contacted the citizen to ensure that their concern was understood, analysis has been conducted, advising that staff's report is provided at the hearing to provide data regarding the issue, and to inform the residents to be available for questions of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission; noted the benefits of staff being able to address the Commission after the public comments; and clarified that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission had the prerogative to continue an item to the next meeting. Clarifying his suggestion, Commissioner Wedel relayed that if an item was discussed at one meeting, and the recommendation set forth at a subsequent meeting, the citizens could have a greater understanding regarding the issues associated with the item, i.e., the warrant criteria, which justifies the installation of a stop sign. For informational purposes, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed the hours staff spends with citizens, providing analysis data, and warrant information in an effort to better inform citizens, noting that oftentimes when citizens have determined what the solution was for their concern, additional information does not change that determination. Commissioner Coe opined that residents desire to have resolution regarding their concern and would not be desirous of having to attend two meetings to have their issues addressed. Commissioner Katan suggested that the educational process takes longer when one was emotionally involved, noting that at one time he had been a citizen with a concern; and advised that he has become better informed since serving on the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, in part from the staff reports, analysis and advisement. Commissioner Connerton thanked staff for their excellent work regarding the Traffic Engineer's report, as well as the report to the City Council regarding the Pedestrian Bridge Project; and thanked all who aided in the Race for the Cure Event, which was a great success. Referencing a newspaper article, Chairman Lanier commended Commissioner Connerton for his assistance with the Safe House Main Street Project, a supervised living facility for young adults who otherwise would be homeless. ADJOURNMENT At 8:15 P.M. Chairman Lanier formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, December , 12, 2002 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Chairman Scott Lanier Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle R:\[rafficminutes\102402 9 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:01 P.M., on Thursday, December 12, 2002, 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 Chairman Lanier. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Commissioners Connerton, Katan, Ramos, * Wedel, and Chairman Lanier. None. Director of Public Works Hughes, Senior Engineer Moghadam, Associate Engineer Gonzalez, Police Chief Domenoe, Police Lieutenant Pingel, Police Sergeant Lohman, Administrative Secretary Pyle, and Minute Clerk Hansen. * (Commissioner Wedel arrived at 6:05 P.M.) PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Certificate of Appointment for Commissioner Pete Ramos Deputy City Clerk Ballreich duly swore in the newly appointed Public/Traffic Safety Commission Commissioner, Mr. Pete Ramos; and presented him a Certificate of Appointment. Temecula Police Department Presentation reqardinq enforcement at the Promenade Mall durin,q the holiday season It is noted that Commissioner Wedel arrived at 6:05 P.M. Police Sergeant McEIvain introduced Mall Security Director Eckenrode; provided an overview of the enforcement at the mall during the holiday season, noting the 600-900 hours of additional enforcement deployed, a portion of which was volunteer time; advised that the Police Department augmented the mall's security program which was in double force during the holidays; for Commissioner Connerton, enumerated the tasks R:\trafficminutes\l 21202 1 associated with policing the mall, i.e., crime prevention, traffic control, educating the merchants; and specified the type of crime which occurs at the mall and the police procedure associated with such. Commending Police Sergeant McEIvain and the Police Department, Commissioner Connerton noted the excellent work at the mall with respect to deterring crime; and opined that the police presence and visibility served to lower the number of incidents. in response to Commissioner Connerton, Police Sergeant McEIvain provided additional information regarding traffic at the mall, advising that the ring road was private property; and relayed the implementations that have been considered for slowing the traffic in this area. Commissioner Connerton advised that he would be opposed to the installation of speed undulations (speed bumps), on the ring road but would support increased enforcement. Mall Security Director Eckenrode provided additional information regarding the past discussions related to the installation of speed undulations, concurring that there were negative impacts associated with this installation. For Commissioner Katan, Police Sergeant McEIvain relayed that typically there were two Police Officers who addressed policing the mall; specified the additional enforcement proximate to the Christmas holidays; specified the additional store hours of operation during the holiday season. Mall Security Director Eckenrode advised that the mall security does not patrol the outlot stores, but that if there was a call for a specific incident, security would respond, Police Chief Domenoe relaying that the Police Department patrolled the outlots, as well as the mall. In response to Commissioner Katan's queries, Police Chief Domenoe provided the history of the Police Department being located at the mall, noting discussions with Forest City prior to the mall opening; provided general statistics regarding the Iow crime at Promenade Mall in comparison to alternate malls, additionally noting that it was a high revenue generator; relayed the benefits of stationing the same Officers at a mall rather than varying the officers day to day; and commended Police Sergeant McEIvain for his excellent work. Complimenting the Police Department and the Mall Security Officers, Commissioner Ramos, as well as Chairman Lanier, applauded the Iow-crime rate at the mall and the overall provision of a safe environment. Temecula Police Department Update re,qardin,q the Temecula Citizen Corps ProRram Police Lieutenant Pingel updated the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding the Temecula Citizen Corps Program, advising that in January staff would be introducing the program to the community, noting that when more specific information was determined regarding these meetings, that data would be forwarded to the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners. In response, Chairman Lanier relayed that if Police Lieutenant Pingel e- mailed specific information to him, he would forward the information to the alternate Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENTS R:\trafficrcJnutes\l 21202 2 No comments. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Continue the approval of the minutes of October 24, 2002 to the January 23, 2002 Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to continue Consent Calendar Item No. 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflect approval with the exception of Commissioner Ramos who abstained. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Summary Report of Hi,qh Incidence Intersections and Se.qments RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report, and make recommendations as necessary. Senior Engineer Moghadam presented the staff report (of record), relaying that this item was agendized at the request of Commissioner Katan in order for the Public/Traffic Safety Commission to obtain input from staff regarding the top mid-block locations with the highest number of incidents (i.e., collisions); per agenda material (pages 1-2 of the staff report) specified each of the six locations, the number of collisions at each location, as well as data regarding the Average Daily Trips (ADTs) in this areas, and the primary collision factor, noting that since staff installed striping modifications at the Rancho California Road/Margarita Road to Calle Aragon location in July, there have been no reported collisions; and concluded the presentation with the following facts: That the number of accidents have been significantly reduced during the past few years; That since installations prohibiting left-outs at the Claim Jumper and the Target uses, the number of collisions at these locations have been significantly reduced; That since all these locations were signalized, right-of-way was not a contributing factor to the number of accidents, advising that the majority of incidents were rear- end or side-swipe accidents which typically were due to unsafe speeds, inattention, and unsafe lane changes; and That based on the volumes of traffic on these roadway sections, the accident rates were below the Statewide rates. For Commissioner Katan, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that the collision incidents have been reduced at two locations, i.e., the Rancho California Road/Margarita Road to Calle Aragon location due to the revision in striping and at Rancho California R:ltrafficnfinutes\l 21202 3 Road/Cosmic Drive/Humber Drive to Moraga Road due to the construction in this area being complete; confirmed that once the median was installed proximate to the Target Center (which was expected to begin construction after the holidays) this high incident location could be removed from the list. In response to Commissioner Katan, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that to lower the incidents occurring at alternate locations where there were uncontrolled turning movements staff would recommend the installation of medians; noted that the Jefferson Avenue Median Project has been identified in the CIP; providing requested input, suggested that if it was the desire of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, the Commission could recommend to the City Council that when the CIP was updated next spring that this project be categorized at a higher priority; advised that the Jefferson Avenue Project would most likely be controversial due to the business owners opining that without free turning movements on Jefferson Avenue their businesses would be negatively impacted; with respect to High Incident Mid-block Location No. 4, relayed that at this time efforts were being made regarding construction drawings to upgrade the intersection of Winchester Road/Jefferson Avenue which could also include extending the median north of Winchester Road on Jefferson Avenue; and provided additional information regarding the accident which occurred on Jefferson Avenue whereby an Officer was injured. Commending staff, Commissioner Wedel relayed thanks for the informative data; recommended that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review this type of data on a quarterly basis, which was echoed by Commissioner Connerton, as well as reviewing the State averages as were referenced by Senior Engineer Moghadam during the report; and relayed kudos to Commissioner Katan for recommending the agendizing of this issue. In response, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission was provided this type of information on a regular basis but that it was in a different format, Commissioner Katan noting that he was pleased with the format presented at this meeting. For Commissioner Ramos, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that the data included in the staff report was reflective of the time period from January to September of 2002. In response to Commissioner Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional information regarding the difficulties in acquiring right-of-way with one of the properties needed for the median project which could delay the project until March or April. For Commissioner Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes confirmed that on numerous occasions drivers do not heed signage, i.e., signs restricting left-turn exits, confirming that the median would stop this driving behavior due to the physical restrictions; reiterated that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission could recommend that the City Council raise the priority of improvement projects addressing the High Incident Mid-block Location Nos. 1 and 3 during the ClP process, advising that at this time, although the projects have been identified there were no designated funds for these improvements for the next three years; and relayed that the CIP process began in approximately February. R:\trefficm~nutes\121202 4 In response to Chairman Lanier, Director of Public Works Hughes advised that due to the ineffectiveness of delineators and striping, it would be staff's recommendation to expedite the installation of the median rather than to install interim solutions. Addressing Commissioner Connerton's comments, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that if it was the desire of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, the Commission could recommend that the City Council assign a higher priority to the improvement projects in the ClP impacting the High Incident Mid-block Location Nos. 1 and 3, and that staff could bring the construction drawings for the improvement project which would impact High Incident Mid-block Location No. 4 to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission at a future meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to recommend that the City Council assign a higher priority to the improvement projects identified in the CIP which would improve High Incident Mid-block Location Nos. 1 (at Jefferson Avenue - Ovedand Drive to Via Montezuma) and 2 (at Rancho California Road - Cosmic Drive/Humber Drive to Moraga Road), specifically that funding be designated for these improvements. Chairman Lanier seconded the motion. (Ultimately this motion passed; see below.) Senior Engineer Moghadam provided additional information regarding the Planning Commission conditioning a project (a hotel use) subject to a portion of the Jefferson Avenue Median Project being complete prior to occupancy. Additional discussion ensued regarding whether to include in the recommendation to the City Council the reprioritizing of the improvement project improving High Incident Mid- block Location No. 4. Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the improvement project impacting High Incident Mid-block Location No. 4 was further along in its process, noting that funding had been appropriated and the design work was in process, concurring that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission should review this particular plan in detail. At this time voice vote was taken reflecting unanimous approval of the motion. For Commissioner Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes confirmed that staff would bring the design drawings for the improvement project impacting High Incident Mid-block Location No. 4 forward to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission for review at a future meeting. 3. Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Miti.qation Fees (TUMF) RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report. Director of Public Works Hughes provided an overview of the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) Program which would have a significant positive effect on the County's ability to implement regional transportation projects to mitigate for new development; relayed the projected volume increases anticipated in 25 years; noted that it had been estimated that $9 billion would be needed to mitigate for new development over the next 25 years; relayed that a uniform fee was established by R:ltrafficmlnutes\l 21202 5 WRCOG; advised that a nexus study was conducted, needed improvements were identified, two networks of needed roads were established, 83 interchanges which would need to be addressed were identified, and transit needs, intersection improvements and grade separations at rail road crossings were reviewed; relayed that it was determined that approximately eighty-five percent (85%) of the needed future improvements would be directly related to future growth; noted that the program had been adopted by the County Board of Supervisors and would go into effect March 1st of 2003 and would begin incrementally; and specified the TUMF fees, as follows: For a single-family resident the fee would be $6,636; For a multi-family resident the fee would be $4,598; For Industrial property the fee would be at $1.44 per square foot; For Retail Commercial the fee would be $8.76 per square foot; and For Service Commercial Office the fee would be $4.81 per square foot. Continuing his report, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that these particular fees were established based on the number of traffic volumes those uses would generate; advised that on January 14, 2003 the City Council would consider approval of the TUMF Program for implementation in the City of Temecula; provided additional information regarding the importance of this fee as it relates to regional improvements; and relayed that if an agency opted not to adopt TUMF, that agency would not receive Measure A funds. For Commissioner Wedel, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that TUMF would not impact existing development; confirmed that the fees would be utilized for a variety of improvements including $90 million for transit programs; and provided additional information regarding the anticipated increase in traffic. Commissioner Connerton further commented on the benefits associated with the implementation of the TUMF program. For Commissioner Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that Iow-income housing would be exempt from TUMF; for Commissioner Ramos, specified the manner in which the fee would be collected; for Commissioner Wedel, noted that approximately fifty percent (50%) of the monies collected from a city's development project would be utilized for regional improvements, and that approximately fifty percent (50%) would be utilizing within that city's zone, advising that the city would benefit from all the improvements. Senior Engineer Moghadam commented further regarding the benefits of TUMF due to providing the ability to obtain mitigation for the larger projects (i.e., improvements to the interchanges, and freeways). In response to Commissioner Katan, Director of Public Works Hughes noted the provisions designed to ensure that a developer was not paying for double mitigation, clarifying the credit program which would be pad of TUMF. It is noted that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission received and file this report. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT R:\tr~fficr~ nutes\121202 6 Director of Public Works Hughes updated the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding the Promenade Subdivision, a residential neighborhood located off of Margarita Road; and noted that the residents have continued contact with staff, and that due to the subdivision being laid out in a manner whereby the through roads "T" into alternate roads which constitutes a legal stop (per the Vehicle Code), the City would be installing the following implementations: · Two stop signs; · Signage stating "Not a through street"; · LED speed indicators for a 30-day period; · Red curbing; and · Would request additional enforcement. For Commissioner Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes differentiated between stop sign installations which would require a resolution to be enforceable and those which could be installed per staff's determination due to the locations already being enforceable stops and the sign simply serving to emphasize the stop. Commissioner Wedel commended staff for addressing the concerns of these particular residents. For clarification, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission had never previously considered the right-of-way issue which was being addressed with the installation of these particular stop signs. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Apprising the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding the Police Department, Police Sergeant Lohman noted the following: Updating the Commission regarding the recent DUI checkpoint, relayed that the vehicle of a group of youths was impounded and the individuals arrested; and advised that the next DUI checkpoint would be held on December 20th. Relayed that the City's Christmas parade would be held this weekend, inviting all to attend; and For Commissioner Wedel, provided additional information regarding the 90-day period where additional focus was placed on the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP). FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT No comments. COMMISSION REPORTS A. For Commissioner Wedel, Hughes relayed that at a Commissioner's request, data sent to Administrative Secretary Pyle would be distributed to the Commission, Administrative Secretary Pyle noting that she maintains files for issues associated with traffic. B. Commissioner Connedon thanked staff for the thorough reports and information provided to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission. Commissioner Connerton and Commissioner Katan relayed hopes that all would attend the Electric Light Parade on Friday night, Commissioner Katan noting that he had been working on the Temecula Sister City's Float. Commissioner Katan requested that at an upcoming meeting the group with a plan to create a connection between the 5 Freeway and the 15 Freeway (via a tunnel passageway) provide a presentation to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and that the matter be agendized for a future meeting. Commissioner Ramos thanked the City Council for his appointment to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, noting that he looked forward to serving in this manner. F. Chairman Lanier welcomed Commissioner Ramos aboard. Chairman Lanier requested that the Police and Fire Departments provide information to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding needed additional staff or equipment so that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission could forward a recommendation to the City Council, and that this item be agendized in February or March. Thanking all the staff and his fellow Commissioners for their help, Chairman Lanier relayed that it had been a pleasure to serve as Chairman of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission for the past year. ADJOURNMENT At 8:10 P.M. Chairman Lanier formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Chairman Scott Lanier Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle ITEM NO. 2 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission ~Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic January 23, 2003 Item 2 Request for Multi-Way Stop Signs - Promenade Chardonnay Hills RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny the request for Multi-Way Stop Signs along Promenade Chardonnay Hills. BACKGROUND: In November 2002, the City Council received a petition from Mr. Joseph T. LaMarca, representing the Chardonnay Hills Homeowners Association, to install stop signs at various locations along Promenade Chardonnay Hills. The petition was submitted to appeal the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's previous recommendation of April 26, 2001, denying the request for multi-way stop signs at various locations along Promenade Chardorinay Hills. Because this item was considered over a year ago, the City Council has decided to have the Public/Traffic Safety Commission reconsider this item. The public has been notified of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's consideration of this issue through the agenda notification process and by mail. In October 2000 the Public/Traffic Safety Commission received a request from Mr. Joseph T. LaMarca to review the feasibility of installing multi-way stop signs at three (3) locations to reduce vehicular volumes and speeds caused by cut-through traffic along Promenade Chardonnay Hills. Mr. LaMarca was notified in writing that the Commission would consider the issue at a futura meeting, following the opening of Meadows Parkway. It was anticipated that the opening of Meadows Parkway would eliminate the need for using Promenade Chardonnay Hills as a cut through route. In December 2000, vehicular volume and speed data was collected at three (3) locations on Promenade Chardonnay Hills to determine vehicular travel patterns prior to the opening of Meadows Parkway. The speed and traffic count data was collected for a period of seven consecutive days. In April 2001, vehicular volume and speed data was collected at the same three locations for a similar seven-day period. Additional data was collected at 2 new locations along a newly opened segment of Promenade Chardonnay Hills. The results of the data collection and evaluation were presented to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission at the meeting of April 26, 2001. In May 2001, 25 MPH speed limit signs were installed at six locations along Promenade Chardonnay Hills in accordance with the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's recommendation to implement Stage 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. r:\tm ~e~conmfissn~agenda~2003 \0123 Xpromenadechardonnayhills/ajp In December 2000, data was collected on Promenade Chardonnay Hills to determine vehicular travel patterns and speeds prior to the opening of Meadows Parkway. The data was collected for a period of seven consecutive days. In April 2001, following the opening of Meadows Parkway speed and traffic count data was collected at the same locations for a similar seven-day period. In June 2002, following the completion of the final phase of approximately 92 single family residential units located on the south side of Promenade Chardonnay Hills between Parducci Lane and Promenade Bordeaux, data was collected to further validate vehicular travel patterns and speeds. The data was collected at the same five locations on Promenade Chardonnay Hills for a similar seven-day period. The table below summarizes the results of the data collection for all three (3) periods. 12/04/00 04/07/01 06/17/02 (Before opening of (After opening of LOCATION Meadows Parkway) Meadows Parkway) Promenade Chardonnay Volume (ADT) 2,342 1,679 1,540 Hills S/O La Serena Way Promenade Chardormay Volume (ADT) 0 702 851 Hills S/O Heitz Lane Speed (85th %) 0 MPH 32 MPH 33 MPH Promenade Chardonnay Volume (ADT) 0 656 1,033 Hills W/O Promenade Speed (85th %) 0 MPH 41 MPH 37 MPH Bordeaux Promenade Chardonnay Volume (ADT) 1,737 1,360 1,308 Hills N/O Chemin Clinet Speed (85t~ %) 33 MPH 32 MPH 37 MPH Promenade Chardonnay Volume (ADT) 2,720 2,222 2,117 Hills N/O Rancho California Road As anticipated, the opening of Meadows Parkway reduced the overall traffic volumes on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. The only increase in traffic volumes occurred in the two segments closest to the newly completed phase of 92 homes. The table also indicates that overall, vehicular volumes on Promenade Chardonnay Hills have remained consistent from 2001 to 2002. More importantly the data indicates that there is no evidence of"cut-through" vehicular volumes on Promenade Chardonnay Hills between La Semna Way and Rancho California Road. In fact, the volumes shown are considerably lower than what would normally be expected from the number of residential units within the community that have access to Promenade Chardonnay Hills. Collectively, the Chardonnay Hills development (between Rancho California Road and La Serena Way) has approximately 560 single-family dwelling units that can potentially generate a traffic volume of 5,600 ADT. This volume is based on a standard thp generation rate of 10 trips per day per dwelling unit. As stated in the petition, the residents along Promenade Chardonnay Hills continue to express concerns about "cut-through" traffic speeds and volumes on Promenade Chardonnay Hills between Rancho California Road and La Semna Way. The residents have requested multi-way stop controls at four (4) locations along Promenade Chardonnay Hills as a means of controlling vehicular speeds and volumes. The locations are: Heitz Lane, Parducci Lane, Promenade Bordeaux and Chemin Clinet. A multi-way stop warrant analysis performed indicates that the applicable warrant criteria is not satisfied and multi-way stop sign are not [nstified on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. As studies have shown in the past, multi-way stop signs have not been effective at reducing vehicular speeds and volumes. In fact, the only change that has occurred is a slight increase in vehicular speeds between the controls, while doing nothing to reduce vehicular volumes. Therefore, staff is maintaining it's previous position that multi-way stop signs should be recommended only when them is strong evidence that overall traffic safety can be improved and should not be used to control vehicular speeds or volumes. The multi-way stop warrant analysis performed for Promenade Chardonnay Hills does not provide strong evidence that the overall traffic safety will be improved by the use of multi-way stop signs. For these reasons, staff cannot support the installation of multi-way stop signs on Promenade Chardormay Hills. For these same reasons, the 2 Public/Traffic Safety Commission denied the request for installation of multi-way stop signs on Promenade Chardonnay Hills at their meeting of April 26, 2001. No major changes in vehicular travel patterns or speeds have occurred since that meeting that would justify the need for multi-way stop signs at this time. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Attachment: 1. Exhibit "A' - Location Map 2. Exhibit "B" - Public/Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Minutes and Agenda Report, April 26, 2001 3. Exhibit "C" - Letter and Petition from Joseph T. LaMarca dated November 25, 2002. 3 EXHIBIT "A" LOCATION MAP N 300 0 300 600 Feet EXHIBIT "B" PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDA REPOI~T APRIL 26, 2001 a 45-minute pedod there had been no violators; and advised that the speed trailers have been placed in this area. Mr. Warren Knox, 44885 Muirfleld Drive, relayed thanks to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission for consideration of his previous request, noting gratitude specifically for the placement of the radar trailers and the increased enforcement, advising that he sited a difference in ddving patterns with the Police presence and the radar trailers; confirmed that the traffic in this neighborhood was normal ninety-five pement (95%) of the time, clarifying that when there was a special activity at the park, or on a Saturday in the late evening there would be unusual volumes and speeds of vehicles, noting that this created a hazard due to children playing in an area which was typically safe; specified that he had a petition (which was submitted to staff) representing 23 signatures of the 24 residents contacted out of the 35 total residents residing on this street who supported the implementation of Phase 1 and 2 of the NTCP, advising that the neighbors expressed appreciation for the Police presence and the radar trailer; and reiterated gratitude for the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's effods. For Commissioner Connerton, Mr. Knox specified that the petition denoted the support of implementation of Phase 1 and 2 of the NTCP on Muirfield Drive. In response to Chairwoman Edwards, Senior Engineer Moghadam confirmed that this was a City street. Commissioner Connerton, echoed by Commissioner Katan, Commissioner Lanier, and Chairwoman Edwards, noted his support of implementing Stage 1 of the NTCP. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to approve staffs recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Coe who abstained. 3. Request for Multi-Way Stop SiRn - Promenade Chardonnay Hills RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny the request for installation of Multi-Way Stop Signs on Promenade Chardonnay Hills and recommend implementation of Stage 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Commissioner Lanier advised that he would be abstaining from this item. Via overhead maps and statistical data, Senior Engineer Moghadam presented the staff report (via agenda material), noting the residential concem regarding speeds and volumes on Promenade Chardonnay Hills; relayed that this street was a 44-foot residential collector, providing access to several residential dwelling units; and specified the area where the volume count data was collected, noting that after the opening of Meadows Parkway the volumes have decreased substantially in this area per the data collected prior to, and after, the opening of Meadows Parkway. Apprising the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and the community residents, Associate Engineer Gonzales presented the comparison data regarding the before and after volumes in this neighborhood associated with the opening of Meadows Parkway which revealed that some of the traffic is being diverted to Meadows Parkway. Based on the number of dwelling units in this neighborhood, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the volumes are reasonable, clarifying that there is no evidence of substantial cut-through traffic; advised that the speed limits are not posted, relaying that while some segments have not been accepted as City streets, if it was the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's desire, speed limit signs could be installed; additionally noted that speed surveys were conducted, noting that the 85~ pementile of speeds traveled were approximately 32 MPH; clarified that stop signs have been ineffective when installed in other similar locations, providing additional information; with respect to the installation of speed undulations, relayed that certain criteria has to be met prior to this installation, advising that this area does not warrant the installation of speed undulations, noting that due to the configuration of the roadway this installation could be dangerous; based on the data, reiterated that the warrants had not been met for installation of either speed undulations, or stop signs; and relayed that staff was recommending continued police enforcement, use of the radar trailer, and if the HOA had the means to distribute a letter to all the residents indicating the need to observe the speed limits, this would also be encouraged, Associate Engineer Gonzales relaying the other recommendations which were to post the 25 MPH speed limit signs where appropriate, and to place signage posting fines. In response to Commissioner Connerton, Officer Nelson noted that the Neighborhood Officer had been working in the Promenade Chardonnay Hills area, as well as on Meadows Parkway, issuing citations; and queried staff as to whether Promenade Chardonnay Hills was a dedicated street at this time, noting the impacts associated with issuing radar citations on areas that were not dedicated, clarifying that the citations were not valid. Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that to the best of his knowledge segments of Promenade Chardonnay Hills were still not dedicated; advised that if the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommends installation of the 25 MPH speed limit signs in the areas where there are homes fronting Promenade Chardonnay Hills, then that would establish a prima facie speed limit which would be enforceable, relaying that it was his understanding (based on reading the Vehicle Code) that the lack of having streets accepted for maintenance would not restrict the enforcement of the prima facie speed limits, advising that staff would investigate; and for Chairwoman Edwards, confirmed that the 25 MPH speed limit (in areas with homes fronting Promenade Chardonnay Hills) was based on the 85th percentile of vehicle speeds in this area. Officer Nelson recommended posting the 25 MPH speed limit signage in the areas where the criteria is met, and posting end of 25 MPH zone signage in the areas where it was not met. Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that in lieu of the end of 25 MPH speed limit zone signage, signage could be placed representing the speed limit legally justified for that portion of roadway which would be 35 MPH on portions of this street; and confirmed that if the analysis does not justify the posted speed limits, tickets could be dismissed. Commissioner Coe suggested that the placement of 25-MPH speed limit signage in the areas where it was justified might effectively aid in slowing the speeds on the other segments of this roadway. For Chairwoman Edwards, Senior Engineer Moghadam clarified that it was not necessary to place signage stating end of 25 MPH zone, advising that signage denoting the appropriate speed limit for that segment could installed; for Commissioner Coe, relayed that it would not be illegal to solely place the 25 MPH signage where appropriate and not signage where that speed limit was not justified; in response to Commissioner Katan, confirmed that the intersections in this area did not meet the criteria for installation of stop signs, even prior to the opening of Meadows Parkway; and for Commissioner Coe, advised that the traffic count data is now being collected over a 7- day period, advising that the locations and days of the week for this particular before and after study were identical. The following individuals relayed their concerns regarding the volumes and speeds of vehicles on Promenade Chardonnay Hills: Mr. Joe LaMarca Mr. Donald Smith Ms. Patdcia French Ms. Cori Cocca Mr. Alex Cocca (child) 41138 Promenade Chardonnay Hills 41209 Promenade Chardonnay Hills 41215 Promenade Chardonnay Hills 41132 Promenade Chardonnay Hills 41132 Promenade Chardonnay Hills The above-mentioned individuals relayed the following comments regarding their concerns: Disagreed with staffs comments, specifically with respect to the significant reduction in volumes after the opening of Meadows Parkway. Noted the need for stop signs at the school bus pick-up spots (i.e., Promenade Chardonnay Hills/Chemin Clinet, and Promenade Chardonnay Hills/Chemin Margaux) for safety reasons, relaying that recently there was an auto accident at one of these intersections. Relayed concern regarding the curvature of the read, specifically at the comer of Chemin La Tache, creating a blind spot for the residents' view of the approaching vehicles. · Advised that citations have been issued to speed violators in this area. With respect to the installation of stop signs, noted that the majority of the residents would be in favor of the installation. Promenade Chardonnay Hills was utilized for cut-through traffic. Additional homes and the future church use being developed will worsen the traffic impacts. Queried why the speed limits were based on the 85th percentile of speeds driven rather than mandating the safest speed. · Relayed the noise impacts due to the high speeds and volumes of vehicles. While noting the effectiveness of Police presence, advised that the radar trailers were completely ineffective. Relayed the difficulties for the residents to access the street from their driveways. · Concurred with posting the 25-MPH speed limit signs. Noted hopes of this matter being resolved prior to an individual being injured due to the safety issues at hand. Advised that it was hazardous for children to play in their own front yards, and for residents to access their mailboxes, specifically proximate to the blind curves in the roadway. Offered to collect signatures from all the neighbors outlining the overwhelming support for the installation of stop signs. For Commissioner Connerton and Commissioner Coe, Mr. LaMarca noted that he was opposed to staff comments due to the following: relayed thai the majority of the residents would be in favor of the placement of stop signs, and that a 20% reduction in volumes was not significant in his opinion, advising that a significant reduction would be a reduction over 50%; and reiterated his concern regarding the development of additional homes, and a future church with a 725 car parking lot which would further impact traffic in this area. In response to Mr. LaMama's comments, Senior Engineer Meghadam relayed that the future church use was required to conduct a traffic study, noting that less than 100 vehicles (on Sunday) were anticipated to travel through Promenade Chardonnay Hills, advising that their direct access is Butterfield Stage Road; relayed that on Heitz Lane there was a reduction in volumes of almost 50% after the opening of Meadows Parkway; with respect to safety issues regarding the children at the school bus stops, advised that the school buses' red flashing lights require vehicles to stop at the location of the bus stop; noted that neighboring developments utilizing Promenade Chardonnay Hills, as designed to do so, were not considered cut-through traffic, even if the tract was part of another subdivision, relaying that the volumes in this area were not high. in response, Mr. LaMarca advised that stop signs installed on Promenade Chardonnay Hills would improve safety and the quality of life in the neighborhood. Clarifying that legislature established the standards for setting speed limits, for Mr. Smith, Senior Engineer Moghadam provided the rationale for determining the speed limit which was based on the approximate 85th percentile of speeds traveled (per the Vehicle Code); relayed the specific criteria warranting a 25 MPH prima facie speed limit; provided additional information regarding the studies conducted, reiterating that if the speed limits were not justified (per the criteria regulations) the 'citations could be dismissed; and concurred with Mr. Smith, noting that certain segments of the road could be posted at 25 MPH. Concluding his comments, Mr. Smith relayed that rather than commenting on how individuals do not stop at stop signs and providing this fact as part of the rationale for not installing the control devices, that the City should focus on enforcement. For Ms. Cocca, Chairwoman Edwards provided assurance that Butterfield Stage Road would go through in the very near future, potentially in two years; and noted thai the future church use's application was not active at this time. In response to the residents' comments, Commissioner Connerton relayed that if an area is posted improperly (regarding speed limits) the citations can be dismissed; with respect to stop signs, noted the recent temporary installation of stop signs in the Via Cordoba area in an attempt to control speed, clarifying that the studies have proven that this control device is completely ineffective in controlling speed, additional noting the ineffectiveness of the stop signs placed on Calle Medusa; and advised that there has been great success with the NTCP, noting that Stage 1 of this program will be very effective in this area. Concurring with staff's recommendation, and Commissioner Connerton's comments, Commissioner Katan reiterated the past effectiveness of implementing the NTCP, advising that, additionally, implementation of the Stage 2 Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25 Program at a future point would be successful. Empathizing with the residents' concerns, Commissioner Coe provided a brief history of other neighborhoods with similar issues regarding the perception of vehicles speeding through their neighborhood; advised that he drove through this neighborhood 10 times since receiving the agenda material, noting that while a few individuals may be using this area as a cut-through, it would not be the easiest access route; recommended that children play in the parks, advising thai allowing a child to play near a busy street would be placing the child in jeopardy, noting that at his own home, his son's friends come down to his home to play due to the cul-de-sac being safer; relayed that as the City grows, residents should anticipate increases in traffic; and noted that he would support solely placing the 25 MPH speed limit signage, where apprepdate, advising that it may slow speeds in other segments of the road. In response to the Commission's comments, Mr. Robert House, resident of Promenade Chardonnay Hills, residing on Placer Belair, clarified that these residents did not knowingly purchase a home on a busy street; relayed that the residents were shown maps with Meadows Parkway and Butterfield Stage Road going through which would prevenl cut-through traffic in their neighborhood; noted that if the City does not approve the Rodpaugh Hills Project, Butterfield Stage Road will not be opened; provided additional information regarding the future church use's access plans; and with respect to the speed trailer placed on Promenade Chardonnay Hills, advised that the speeds were not being displayed during four of the days the unit was out there. Noting that she lived on a street in Temecula where the speed limit was 60 MPH, Chairwoman Edwards advised that she did not allow her children to play in the front yard; noted her strong support of solely posting the 25 MPH speed limit signs; relayed the typical volumes in this neighborhood, noting that at this time the existing volumes were far below the anticipated volumes based on the number of residential dwellings in this area; provided additional information regarding the tract configuration, designed for the side streets to utilize Promenade Chardonnay Hills for access; and cladfied that if stop signs were effective, she would support placing the device in every neighborhood. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to approve staffs recommendation which was to deny the request for the multi-way stop signs on Promenade Chardonnay Hills at the requested locations, and to recommend the implementation of Stage 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program which includes increased enforcement, the use of a radar trailer, and the installation of speed limit signs; and moved to additionally recommend the installation of signage posting the $181 fine for speeding. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Lanier who abstained. For the residents' information, Chairwoman Edwards clarified the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's recommendation regarding this neighborhood. Commissioner Connerton advised Officer Nelson to relay to Police Sergeant DiMaggio the importance of expeditiously increasing enforcement in this area due to the expressed comments from the residents regarding issues of safety. 4. Request for Nel.qhborhood Traffic Calminq - Temeku Drive RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission: 1. Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance establishing speed zones on Temeku Drive and Honors Drive; 2. Direct the Police Department to enforce the newly established speed limit including use of the radar speed trailer. Senior Engineer Moghadam presented the staff report (of record), noting that on Temeku Drive there are currently three-four fronting homes, and approximately eleven more to be built, ergo, the 25 MPH prima facie speed limit was not an option; with respect to cut-through traffic, via overheads, relayed that the data revealed that at two of the three locations studied volumes decreased after the opening of Meadows parkway, providing the traffic count data, advising that this area would not be a short cut for vehicles to use as a cut-through, reiterating the definition for cut-through traffic; with respect to speeds in this area, provided a brief history of the area dudng development, noting that the developer installed signs indicating speed limits, advising that at this point in time those speed limits were unjustified; via overhead statistical data, presented the speed information, concurring with the residents' comments that vehicles are traveling faster than the posted limits (which are not justifiable limits), advising that the justified speed limits would be 40 MPH on a portion of Temeku Hills up to Royal Birkdale Drive, and from this point to Margarita Road a 35 MPH limit would be justified, based on prevailing speeds, accident history, and roadway conditions; clarified that any speed limits posted below those speeds would create difficulties with enforcement; advised that stop signs are not warranted, and that the speed limits, based on the traffic engineering study, should be posted; and noted staffs recommendation, that Stage 1 of the NTCP be implemented. For Commissioner Connerton, Associate Engineer Gonzales specified the portion of Temeku Drive which was not dedicated, noting the portions of Honors Ddve that have not been accepted for use by the City, clarifying that neither Honors Drive nor Temeku Ddve had been accepted at this time; and confirmed that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission had previously recommended the placement of a stop sign in this area. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission ~Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic April 26, 2001 Item 3 Request for Multi-Way Stop Signs - Promenade Chardonnay Hills RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny the request for installation of Multi-Way Stop Signs on Promenade Chardonnay Hills and recommend implementation of Stage 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of October 12, 2000, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission received a request from Mr. Joseph T. LaMarca to review the feasibility of installing multi-way stop signs at three (3) locations to reduce vehicular volumes and speeds caused by cut-through traffic along Promenade Chardonnay Hills. In January 2001, Mr. LaMarca was notified in writing that the Commission would consider the issue at a future meeting, following the opening of Meadows Parkway. Subsequent requests were received in January 2001, from Ms. Rebecca Wilson, representing the homeowners association, expressing the same concerns as Mr. LaMarca and in February 2001, from Mr. Lloyd Bnshaw requesting multi-way stops at Heitz Lane. The public has been notified of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's consideration of this issue through the agenda notification process and by writing. Promenade Chardonnay Hills is a 44-foot wide residential street that functions as a residential collector providing direct access to numerous residential units between La Serena Way and Rancho California Road. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the roadway. The average daily traffic (ADT) volume on Promenade Chardonnay Hills is approximately 1,679 ADT south of La Serena Way, 702 ADT south of Heitz Lane, 656 ADT west of Promenade Bordeaux, 1,360 ADT west of Chemin Clinet and 2,222 ADT north of Rancho California Road. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. Heitz Lane east of Promenade Chardonnay Hills is a 44-foot wide residential street that functions as a residential collector providing direct access to numerous residential units at Promenade Chardonnay Hills and via Promenade Bordeaux. West of Promenade Chardonnay Hills, Heitz Lane is a 40-foot wide residential street that functions as a residential collector. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on both segments of Heitz Lane. I r :~traffic~commissn~genda~00 B0426~,PromChatdon~yHills/a~p Promenade Bordeaux is a 44-foot wide residential street that functions as a residential collector providing direct access to numerous residential units at Promenade Chardonnay Hills and via Heitz Lane. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on Promenade Bordeaux. Chemin Clinet is a 40-foot wide residential street that functions as a residential collector providing direct access between Promenade Chardonnay Hills and Butterfield Stage Road. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on Chemin Clinet. Chemin Margaux is a 40-foot wide residential street that provides direct access between Promenade Chardonnay Hills and Placer Belair. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on Chemin Margaux. Chemin La Tache is a 40-foot wide residential street that provides direct access between Promenade Chardonnay Hills and Cercle Chambertin. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on Chemin La Tache. In December 2000, traffic volume data was collected at three (3) locations on Promenade Chardonnay Hills and one (1) location on Heitz Lane to determine vehicular travel patterns prior to the opening of Meadows Parkway. In addition to the traffic count data collection, a speed survey was performed on Promenade Chardonnay Hills and Heitz Lane. The speed and traffic count data was collected for a period of seven consecutive days. In April 2001, speed and traffic count data was collected at the same locations for a similar seven-day period. In addition to these locations, data was also collected at 2 new locations on Promenade Chardonnay Hills to determine if vehicular volumes had been diverted from Heitz Lane/Promenade Bordeaux to the new segment, which opened in January 2001. Copies of the vehicular volume and speed data are included as Exhibits "B' and ~C". The table below summarizes the results of the data collection: LOCATION 12/04/00 04/07/01 Prom. Chardonnay Hills Volume (ADT) 2,342 1,679 S/O La Serena Wa}, Prom. Chardonnay Hills Volume (ADT) 0 702 S/O Heitz Lane Speed (85* %) 0 32 MPH Prom. Chardonnay Hills Volume (ADT) 0 656 W/O Prom. Bordeaux Speed (850' %) 0 41 MPH Prom. Chardonnay Hills Volume (ADT) 1,737 1,360 N/O Chemin Clinet Speed (85~ %) 33 MPH 32 MPH Prom. Chardonnay Hills Volume (ADT) 2,720 2,222 N/O Rancho Calif. Rd. Heitz Lane E/O Simi Volume(ADT) 1,429 797 Court Speed (85~ %) 32 MPH As shown, the before and after data collection indicates that traffic volumes have decreased since the opening of Meadows Parkway. The data also indicates that 85th pementile speeds have remained consistent even with the decrease in vehicular volumes. Although the speed survey data indicates that 85a percentile speeds do exceed the prima facie speed limit, the majority of drivers are traveling at reasonable and prudent speeds for conditions. Moreover, the 85~ percentile speeds observed on Promenade Chardonnay Hills are consistent with vehicular speeds observed on other City streets such as, Via Cordoba, North General Kearny Road and Calle Medusa that are primarily residential, but function as residential collectors. 2 In order to evaluate multi-way stop warrant~entering vehicular volume data was evaluated at the four (4) requested intersections along Promenade Chardormay Hills. The intersections are: Chemin Clinet, Chemin La Tache, Chemin Margaux and Heitz Lane. The intersection of Promenade Bordeaux was also included in the evaluation. A multi-way stop warrant analysis was performed for each of the five intersections. The Caltrans Traffic Manual indicates that the Multi-Way Stop installation may be useful at locations where the volume of traffic on intersecting roads is approximately equal and/or where a combination of high speed, restricted sight distance and an accident history indicates that assignment of right-of-way is necessary. Multi-Way Stop controls should not be used for controlling vehicle speeds. There are three (3) criteria that Caltrans has established for the evaluation of Multi-Way Stop signs. These criteria are as follows: Where signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi-way stop may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installations. An accident problem, as indicated by five (5) or more reported accidents within a twelve (12) month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such accidents include right and left-mm collisions as well as right-angle collisions. 3. Minimum Traffic Volumes The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any eight (8) hours of an average day, and The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same eight (8) hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but When the 85-percential approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. The multi-way stop warrant analysis performed for each of the intersections indicates that the applicable warrant criteria is not satisfied and multi-way stop signs are not justified on Promenade Chardonnay Hills at any of the five locations. Another concern expressed by the residents is that there is a high volume of "cut-through" traffic on Promenade Chardonnay Hills between Rancho California Road and La Serena Way. The before and after traffic volume data indicates that Promenade Chardonnay Hills carries from 656 ADT to 1,679 ADT between Rancho California Road and La Serena Way. Collectively, the Chardonnay Hills development (between Rancho California Road and La Serena Way) has approximately 468 existing single-family dwelling units that can potentially generate a traffic volume of 4,680 ADT. This volume is based on a trip generation rate of 10 trips per day per dwelling unit. There is another 92 single family dwelling units proposed or under construction that could potentially increase the traffic volume by 920 ADT. The total volumes shown are approximately one-third of what would normally be expected from the number of residential units within the community that have access to Promenade Chardonnay Hills. Although it is the resident's perception that there is a high volume of "cut-through" traffic, it is staff's opinion that the majority of "cut-through" traffic observed by the residents is attributed to intra-subdivision trips between the Promenade Hills community m the north (south of La Serena Wily) and to the south (north of Rancho 3 California Road). Moreover, it is staff's opinion that Promenade Chardonnay Hills is being used as it was designed, to access arterial streets from a residential area. It is staff's position that multi-way stop signs should be recommended where there is strong evidence that overall traffic safety can be improved and should not be used solely for controlling vehicular speeds. Studies have shown that when stop signs are installed at locations that do not satisfy the minimum warrant criteria, they become ineffective traffic control devices. Thus, by installing signs at unwarranted locations, some drivers become conditioned to disregard traffic controls such as speed limits, stop signs and signals. Those motorists who actually stop for the controls are forced to stop for no apparent reason. This often results in driver frustration and lack of respect to traffic control devices while doing nothing to address the real problem of speeding as our own studies have shown on Via Cordoba. For these reasons, staff recommends denial of the request for multi-way stop signs on Promenade Chardonnay Hills at the requested locations and recommends the implementation of Stage 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program including increased enforcement, use of the radar trailer and installation of speed limit signs with special regulatory "Fines Up To $281" signs. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available for signing and pavement markings in the Public Works Routine Street Maintenance Account. Attachment: 1. Exhibit "A" - Location Map 2. Exhibit "B" - Vehicular Speed and Volume Data, December 2000 3. Exhibit "C"- Vehicular Speed and Volume Data, April 2001 4. Exhibit "D" - Multi-Way Stop Warrant Analysis j~' ~.. \ ~ · %, \ ( } / 'TI/ 1:5o( ~,72~ I~ ~,7 ~): APr I,'0 8 ~ AP'T-' Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 04/17/01 Major Street: Prom. Chardonnay Hills Minor Street: Promenade Bordeaux Date of Analysis: 04/17/01 Name of Analyst: Case Number: Comments: 85th% Speed of Major Street: 32 WARRANT ANALYSIS SUMMARY: WARRANT 1 - Accident Experience NOT SATISFIED - The accident warrant of 5 or more reportable accidents of a correctable type is not met with 0 accidents over a 12 month period. WARRANT 2 - Minimum Traffic Volumes NOT SATISFIED - The 100% vehicular warrant of 500 entering vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. WARRANT 3 - Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic from Minor Road NOT SATISFIED - The combined total of 200 vehicles and pedestrians from the minor approach is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 04/17/01 START TIME NB SB EB 100% 70% WB HOUR WARP~ANT WARRANT TOT MET MET COMBINATION WARRANT MET 0:00 2 6 6 0 14 1:00 2 0 2, 0 4 2:00 0 1 1 0 2 3:00 3 3 0 0 6 4:00 5 13 8 0 26 5:00 6 17 3 0 26 6:00 46 29 26 0 101 7:00 72 112 76 0 260 8:00 72 109 77 0 258 9:00 46 57 41 0 144 10:00 44 45 22 0 111 11:00 38 48 35 0 121 12:00 64 64 47 0 175 13:00 56 46 45 0 147 14:00 94 88 68 0 250 15:00 104 106 98 0 308 16:00 97 88 73 0 258 17:00 85 63 74 0 222 18:00 71 76 49 0 196 19:00 44 50 53 0 147 20:00 50 29 28 0 107 21:00 39 28 26 0 93 22:00 34 14 15 0 63 23:00 25 18 21 0 64 Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 04/17/01 Major Street: Prom. Chardonnay Hills Minor Street: Chemin Clinet Date of Analysis: 04/17/01 Name of Analyst: J9 Case Number: Comments: 85th% Speed of Major Street: 32 WARRANT ANALYSIS SUMMARY: WARP~ANT 1 - Accident Experience NOT SATISFIED - The accident warrant of 5 or more reportable accident of a correctable type is not met with 0 accidents over a 12 month period. WARRANT 2 Minimum Traffic Volumes NOT SATISFIED - The 100% vehicular warrant of 500 entering vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is not met with 0 hours meetin9 the warrant. WARRANT 3 - Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic from Minor Road NOT SATISFIED - The combined total of 200 vehicles and pedestrians from the minor approach is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software ~- ) 04/17/01 START TIME NB SB EB 100% 70% WB HOUR WARPJ~NT WARRANT TOT MET MET COMBINATION WARRANT MET 0:00 2 6 0 1 9 1:00 2 0 0 0 2 2:00 0 1 0 0 1 3:00 3 3 0 1 7 4:00 5 13 0 1 19 5:00 6 17 0 4 27 6:00 46 29 0 14 89 7:00 72 112 0 32 216 8:00 72 109 0 23 204 9:00 46 57 0 18 121 10:00 44 45 0 14 103 11:00 38 48 0 14 100 12:00 64 64 0 18 146 13:00 56 46 0 22 124 14:00 94 88 0 31 213 15:00 109 106 0 36 251 16:00 97 88 0 32 217 ~17:00 85 63 0 54 202 ~18. :00 71 76 0 40 187 19:00 44 50 0 32 126 20:00 50 29 0 23 102 21:00 39 28 0 18 85 22:00 34 14 0 14 62 23:00 25 18 0 5 48 Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 04/17/01 Major Street: Prom. Chardonnay Hills Minor Street: Chemin Margaux Date of Analysis: 04/17/01 Name of Analyst: jg Case Number: Comments: 85th% Speed of Major Street: 32 WARRANT ANALYSIS SUMMARY: WARRANT 1 - Accident Experience NOT SATISFIED - The accident warrant of 5 or more reportable accidents of a correctable type is not met with 0 accidents over a 12 month period. WARRANT 2 - Minimum Traffic Volumes NOT SATISFIED - The 100% vehicular warrant of 500 entering vehicles any 8 hours of the day is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. for WARRANT 3 - Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic from Minor Road NOT SATISFIED - The combined total of 200 vehicles and pedestrians from the minor approach is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 04/17/01 START TIME NB SB EB 100% 7O% WB HOUR WARRANT WARRANT TOT MET MET COMBINATION WJkRR3kNT MET 0:00 2 6 1 0 9 1:00 2 0 0 0 2 2:00 0 1 1 0 2 3:00 3 3 0 0 6 4:00 5 13 0 0 18 5:00 6 17 1 0 24 6:00 46 29 4 0 79 7:00 72 112 4 0 188 8:00 72 109 6 0 187 9:00 46 57 3 0 106 10:00 44 45 3 0 92 11:00 38 48 3 0 89 12:00 64 64 5 0 133 13:00 56 46 1 0 103 14:00 94 88 7 0 189 15:00 109 106 9 0 224 16:00 97 88 6 0 191 17:00 85 63 12 0 160 18:00 71 76 10 0 157 19:00 44 50 9 0 103 20:00 50 29 6 0 85 21:00 39 28 5 0 72 22:00 34 14 3 0 51 23:00 25 18 1 0 44 Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software Major Street: Prom. Chardonnay Hills Minor Street: Chemin La Tache Date of Analysis: 04/17/01 Name of Analyst: jg Case Number: Comments: 85th% Speed of Major Street: 32 WARRANT ~NALYSIS SUMMARY: WARRANT 1 Accident Experience ~ NOT SATISFIED - The accident warrant of 5 or more reportable accident · of a correctable type is not met with 0 accidents over a 12 month period. WARRANT 2 Minimum Traffic Volumes NOT SATISFIED - The 100% vehicular warrant of 500 entering vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. WARRANT 3 - Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic from Minor Road NOT SATISFIED - The combined total of 200 vehicles and pedestrians from the minor approach is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 04/17/01 START TIME NB SB EB 100% 70% WB HOUR WARP_ANT WARRANT TOT MET MET COMBINATION WARRANT MET 0:00 2 6 0 1 9 1:00 2 0 0 0 2 2:00 0 1 0 0 1 3:00 3 3 0 0 6 4:00 5 13 0 0 18 5:00 6 17 0 1 24 6:00 46 29 0 6 81 7:00 72 112 0 6 190 8:00 72 109 0 8 189 9:00 46 57 0 4 107 10:00 44 45 0 4 93 11:00 38 48 0 4 90 12:00 64 64 0 7 135 13:00 56 46 0 1 103 14:00 94 88 0 10 192 15:00 109 106 0 11 226 16:00 97 88 0 8 193 17:00 85 63 0 15 163 18:00 71 76 0 13 160 19:00 44 50 0 11 105 20:00 50 29 0 8 87 21:00 39 28 0 7 74 22:00 34 14 0 4 52 23:00 25 18 0 1 44 Prom. Chardonnay Hills Multi-Way Stop Warrantin9 Software 04/17/01 Major Street: Prom. Chardonnay Hills Minor Street: Heitz Lane Date of Analysis: 04/17/01 Name of Analyst: Case Number: Comments: 85th% Speed of Major Street: 33 WARRANT ANALYSIS SUMMARY: WARRANT 1 - Accident Experience NOT SATISFIED - The accident warrant of 5 or more reportable accidents of a correctable type is not met with 0 accidents over a 12 month period. WARRANT 2 - Minimum Traffic Volumes NOT SATISFIED - The 100% vehicular warrant of 500 enterin9 vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is not met with 0 hours meetin~ the warrant. WARRANT 3 - Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic from Minor Road NOT SATISFIED - The combined total of 200 vehicles and pedestrians from the minor approach is not met with 0 hours meetin~ the warrant. Prom. Chardonnay Hills Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 04/17/01 START NB SB TIME EB 100% 70% WB HOUR WARRANT WARRANT TOT MET MET COMBINATION WARP~A1NT MET 0:00 4 6 0 1 11 1:00 1 1 0 0 2 2:00 2 3 0 0 5 3:00 2 2 0 3 7 4:00 12 5 0 5 22 5:00 24 0 0 7 31 6:00 62 28 0 41 131 7:00 123 98 0 70 291 8:00 138 87 0 75 300 9:00 80 49 0 43 172 10:00 57 50 0 31 138 11:00 76 64 0 38 178 12:00 57 73 0 38 168 13:00 62 53 0 43 158 14:00 88 103 0 83 274 15:00 130 138 0 85 353 16:00 79 104 0 79 262 17:00 86 121 0 55 262 18:00 82 91 0 63 236 19:00 44 72 0 27 143 20:00 57 62 0 31 150 21:00 26 44 0 29 99 22:00 15 26 0 23 64 23:00 10 10 0 18 38 EXHIBIT "C" LETTER AND PETITION FROM JOSEPH T. LAMARCA, DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Original to City Clerk cc: Shavm ~elson Bill Hughes Mayor Ron Roberts and City Council Members 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92589-9033 $oseph T. LaMarca 41138 Promenade Chardonnay Hills Tcmecula, CA 92591 November 20, 2002 CITY OF NOV 2 5 2002 CITY liANAGER Gentlemen: On behalf of the of the Chardonnay Hills Homeowners Board, I herein submit a Petition for stop signs along Promensae Chardonnay Hill~ The cover letter to the Petition indicates the dire need for stop signs, consistent with past requests. There are five locations at which vehicles can enter or exit Chacdonnay Hill~. They are as follows: Rancho California Road, Butterfield Stage Road, Parducci, LaSerena and Calera Lane. As acknowledged by the City, Chardonnay Iiills is a cut4hrough street for vehicles wishing to take short-cuts. In addidion to autos, many trucks and even tractor trailers use Chardonnay Hills as a cut-through. The inordinate amount of traffic is not conducive to our resideatial area. It causes vn~afe and unpeaceful cond~'ons. The cover letter indicates the most benetieial locations. In and ofthomselves, stop signs followed up by law enforcement w~l deter the use of Clmrdonnay Hills as a cut-through. Meadows Parkway, as in~ can and should be used for access and egress to Rancho California Road, Butterfield Stage and LaSeren& This $~lollld vir~mlly eliminate the cut-through traffic. Mothers are rightly concerned over their children's saf-cty. We hope you will share thoh- concerns and approve our reques~ accordingly. Please notify the Homeowners Board as to the action the City Cauncit will take at the following oaa_,~ss: Chardonnay Hlh HOA P., O. Box 2330 Tememfla, CA 92593-2330 Enelosures Sincerely, Petition from the Residents and the Board of Directors of Chardonnay Hilb to the Temecuh City Council Issue: The residents of Chardonnay Hills have become increasingly concerned for the safety of their children living in proximity to the street Promenade Chardonnay Hills. The City of Temecula has been diligent in their response to our concerns with traffic studies and speed enforcement. These efforts are appreciated, but fall short ofrcdncing the speed of traffic on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. Discussion: The street, Promenade Chardonnay Hills, covers a total distance of 1.3 n~les from Rancho California Road to La Serena. There is not one stop sign thc entire 1.3 miles. There is a coaiiaunity recreation center at the appro~timate mid-point, which is a natural attraction for the chilch~n it was designed to facilitate. Promenade Chardonnay Hills flows downhill for about ½ mile in each direction to the low point nt tbe recreation center. As a result of the long uninterrupted distance and the natural downhill flow, traffc naturally and very unexpectedly picks up speed well in excess oftbe 25 MPH speed limit. Even for those residents who wrestle daily with the excessive speed of traffic, it requires a conscious effort to maintain 25 MPH. After watching, and on occasions following traffic, it is apparent that many drivers use our ncighberhood street as a cut-through because of the easy transition. Logic would indicate that Meadows Parkway would be easier, but in reality it is longer in both distance and time, plus it includes a traffic light. To do nothing until an unnecessary injury or death of a child further highlights the problem would be irresponsible. The residents of Chardonnay Hills strongly request the City Council to take immediate steps to reduce the speed and vohune of traffic transiting our neighborhood. Recommendation: The residents and Board of Directors t~om Chardonnay Hills request that four stop signs be installed at the locations below to stop the cut through traffic, hence !maldng our neighborhood street inconvenient as compared to Meadows Parkway. Residents also firmly believe this will slow traffic in the critical areas as it flows down hill towards the recreation center. Residents and the Board of Dircctors request that an enforcement program also be initiated commensurate with the instillation of the s~op signs to enforce the compliance with newly installed stop signs. One stop sign in each direction on Promenade Chardonnay Hills at the tbllowing cross streets: Heitz Parducci Promenade Bordeaux therein Clinet We the undersigned residents of Chardonnay Hllis strongly urge the Temecula City Council to authorize the instigation of the Stop signs requested to protect our children. Page of__ Nome Sipmuro PromeMdo aIrdam~y Htlls ll~'omaude CIm,damy Hilb Praneude Clurdam~ l.Hlls ..............Pr~nendo ~ Hills of Address Promenade Chardmnay Hills Prome~de Chardonnay Hills Promenade Chardonnay Hills Promenade Charde~nay Hills Promenade Chardeonay Hills Promenade Chardonnay Hills Promenade Chardmnay Hills Promenade Charde~nay Hills ~r I~ ,J~fr~'.~"~i,~,~O}.~_C~. ~ Page of __ Address Name Signature Promenade Chardmmay Hills Promenade C~m*donnay Hills Promemde Chard~nnay Hills Promenade Omrdmnny Hills Promeuade Chard~nnay Hills Promenade C'Ynard~may Hills Page . of__ Address Name Signature Page of__ Address ~//~-- Promenade Chardounay Hills Promenade C~ard~tmay Hills '~/~'~) Promenade Chard~rmay Hills Promenade Chardcnnay Hills Promenade Cl~rdcmmy Hills Promenade Chardmnay Hills · .c_ __ Promenade Chardc~nay Hills Promenade Chm'dmnay Hills Page of __ Address Promenade Chardmmay Hills Promenade Oaard~nnay Hills Promenade Chardonnay Hills Promenade Chard~may Hills Prommade Chardo~nay Hills Promenade C~aardonnay Hills Promenade Chardc~nay Hills Promenade Ch~rdc~uay H/Ils Promenade ClmrdcunaY Hills ............ Promemde Chardonnay Hills q-~.- ' -~Promenade Chardclmay Hills ' '-~ .~ ? ~ ~__~omenade Chardc~may Hills -. ~t ~romenade Char~y Hills Page of __ Address Name Signature ~ qJO2~- Promennde Chardmnay Hills ff-~/.~.~ .' ~'~1~ Chard~nnay Hills ~ ~romenade Chardcsmay Hills _ ~ Promenade Chardo~nay Hills Promenade C~a~donnay Hills Promen~le C3~ardonnay fidis -'. . Promenade Chardonnay Hills __ . _ Promennde Chard~nay Hills · . Promenade C.~trd~onay Hills / _ 0 Promenade Chardoonay Hills Page of __ Address Promam~:b Chardamay I..~lls Pmnaude Chm. damty Hills Name Signature Promenade Ch~lcr.~y Hills · Prom~ Chardonnay Hills Promemde Chard~mmy Hills Promenade ChaFdotmay Hills Promenade Clurdama~ Hills Promenade Ourdonnay Hills l~memde Chard~r~y Hills · Prmnenade C~xk~nay Hills Promenade Chardmnay FlilI~ Promenade Chardwmay Hills Prmnenade Chardcnnay Hills Pr~nenade (~y Hills Page of , Address Name Signature Page of ITEM NO. 3 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic January 23, 2003 Item 3 Jefferson Avenue Median Design - Winchester Road to Sanborn Avenue RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report, and provide recommendations as necessary. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of December 12, 2002, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission requested that staff provide a status report regarding the design of the Jefferson Avenue Median between Winchester Road and Sanborn Avenue. Mr. Greg Butler, Principal Engineer and, Mr. Ward Maxwell, Associate Engineer will provide a brief presentation regarding the status and scope of the project. FISCAL IMPACT: None. n\traffic\conamissn~a ge nda~2003 \0123~Jefferson MedianXajp ITEM NO. 4 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission ~-~-'~ Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic January 23, 2003 Item 4 Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission entertain nominations from the Commissioners to elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson to preside until the end o£the 2003 calendar year. BACKGROUND: The Commission appoints a member to serve as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson annually. These positions will be assumed at the meeting o£ February, 2003 and the newly elected Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will preside through the 2003 calendar year. FISCAL IMPACT: None 1 ITEM NO. 5 TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: MEMORANDUM Bill Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent January 6, 2003 SUBJECT: Monthly Activity Report - December, 2002 The following activities were performed by Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division in-house personnel for the month of December, 2002: I. SIGNS A. Total signs replaced 104 B. Total signs installed 8 C. Total signs repaired 73 I1. TREES A. Total trees trimmed for sight distance and street sweeping concerns 6 2~249 55 172 o0= 34 2~340 III. ASPHALT REPAIRS A. Total square feet of A. C. repairs B. Total Tons IV. CATCH BASINS A. Total catch basins cleaned VI. VII. RIGHT-OF-WAY WEED ABATEMENT A. Total square footage for right-of-way abatement GRAFFITI REMOVAL A. Total locations B. Total S.F. STENCILING A. 4 New and repainted legends B. 50 L.F. of new and repainted red curb and stdping Also, CityMaintenancestaffrespondedto 46 service order requests ranging from weed abatement, tree trimming, sign repair, A.C. failures, litter removal, and catch basin cleanings. This is compared to 39 service order requests for the month of November, 2002. The Maintenance Crew has also put in 175 hours of overtime which includes standby time, special events and response to street emergencies. The total cost for Street Maintenance performed by Contractors for the month of December~ 2002 was $ 85,532.50 compared to ~ 20,252.00 for the month of NovemberT 2002. Account No. 5402 $ 82,082.50 Account No. 5401 $ 3,450.00 Account No. 999-5402 $ - 0 - CC~ Ron Parks, Deputy Director of Public Works Ali Moghadam, Senior Engineer (CIP/Traffic) Greg Butler, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements) Amer Attar, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements) Jerry Alegria, Senior Engineer (Land Development) 0 0 0 0 0 0 CITY OF TEMECULA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ROADS DIVISION GRAFFITI REMOVAL MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2002 DATE LOCATION WORK COMPLETED 12/02/02 27364 JEFFERSON REMOVED 9 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/05/02 27365 JEFFERSON REMOVED 2 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/05/02 WINCHESTER AT RUSTIC GLEN REMOVED 5 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/05/02 MURRIETA CRREK REMOVED 233 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/05/02 MARGARITA PARK REMOVED 60 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/05/02 WINCHESTER AT SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK REMOVED 107 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/05/02 WINCHESTER AT RUSTIC GLEN REMOVED 84 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/06/02 WINCHESTER AT SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK REMOVED 120 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/09/02 1-15 FWY AT OVERLAND REMOVED 233 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/09/02 I-15 FWY AT OVERLAND REMOVED 86 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/09/02 PASEO BRILLANTE AT MARGARITA REMOVED 8 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/11/02 1sT STREET BRIDGE REMOVED 150 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/12/02 27532 SEFFERSON REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/16/02 WINCHESTER CREEK PARK REMOVED 7 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/17/02 PAUBA AT BIYYI~ERFIELD STAGE REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/19/02 MARGARITA AT MORAGA REMOVED 6 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/23/02 BUTTEKFIELD STAGE AT DE PORTOLA REMOVED 6 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/26/02 1-15 FWY AT HWY 79 SO. (10 LOCATIONS) REMOVED 715 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/30/02 NICOLAS AT SANTA GERTRUDIS CREEK REMOVED 225 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/30/02 26459 YNEZ REMOVED 8 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/30/02 26475 YNEZ REMOVED 10 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/31/02 CROWN HILL AT OLD KENT REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/31/02 44515 BEDFORD COURT REMOVED 72 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 12/31/02 OVERLAND BRIDGE REMOVED 192 S.F. OF GRAFFITI TOTAL S.F. GRAFFITI REMOVED 2~340 TOTAL LOCATIONS 34 ITEM NO. 6 POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT APPROVAL CiTY ATTORNEY DIRECTOR OF FIN~ CITY MANAGER TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OFTEMECULA AGENDAREPORT City ManagedCity Council Jim Domenoe, Chief of Polic~ December 17, 2002 Monthly Departmental Report The following report reflects special teams, traffic enforcement and miscellaneous activity occurring during November 2002. The Police Department responded to 51 "priority one" calls for service during the month of November, with an average response time of approximately 6.2 minutes. A total of 3,633 calls for police service were generated in the City of Temecula during the month. During November, the Temecula Police Department's Town Center Storefront served a total of 203 customers. Forty-eight sets of fingerprints weretaken, 11 people filed police reports and five people had citations signed off. Crime Prevention Officer Lynn Fanene participated in a number of special events, neighborhood watch and community-oriented programs during the month. He also coordinated requests for patrol ride-alongs. Additionally, he continued to provide residential and business security surveys/visits and past crime follow-up. Officer Fanene also continued to process City Planning Department submissions of site plans/conditions. The POP Teams continued to work on the "Crime Free Multi-Housing" project during the month of November. The teams continued their Warrant Apprehension Program during the month, which resulted in five felony, and eight misdemeanor warrant arrests. The POP Teams continued with their proactive patrol efforts and made seven felony arrests and 16 misdemeanor arrests. They also issued 19 citations for various traffic violations. POP Teams also continued with the homeless persons program, with the goal of assisting homeless in finding services and aid to help them. The Old Town Storefront serves as an office for the POP teams and a location to assist the public with police services. This has greatly increased their accessibility and their ability to serve the Old Town area. During November, the Old Town Storefront served 238 customers. Fourteen sets of fingerprints were taken, 30 reports were written, and 17 citations were signed off. The traffic team reported that during the mor, th of November there were 530 citations issued for hazardous violations, 271 citations were issued for non-hazardous violations and 104 parking citations were issued. During the month there were 23 injury traffic collisions, 86 non-injury collisions were reported and 30 drivers were arrested for DUI. The Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) program resulted in 39 citations being issued. This program addresses traffic concerns in residential neighborhoods with a dedicated motor officer. The SLAP program (Stop Light Abuse Program) resulted in 54 citations being issued. Monthly Departmental Report - Police Department During the month of November, the POP officers assigned to the Promenade Mall handled a total of 70 calls for service. The majority of these calls were for shoplifting investigations. During the month, calls and on-sight activity resulted in the criminal arrest and filings on six misdemeanor cases. Officers McEIvain and Rupe continued to provide training to security staff during the month. The mall officers continued to work on vehicle theft and burglary programs. No vehicle burglaries occurred during the month of November. There were 11 vehicle thefts during November. The Temecula Police Department has responded by assigning additional officers and posse members to conduct bicycle and horse patrol around the mall parking lots during the holiday season. Our five school resource officers have remained active during November. They conducted five school presentations. The topics of these presentations ranged from "Stranger Danger" to "Inhalants." The school resoume officers also conducted many counseling sessions with students. A total of 38 investigations/reports were conducted/written by the school resource officers during November. The school resoume officers also made four arrests for various misdemeanor and felony crimes during November. These crimes ranged from battery, to possession of marijuana, to being under the influence of drugs. The JOLT program (Juvenile Offender Law Enforcement Program) continues to be a success in part through its Youth Court program. Officer Michelle Medeiros conducted the 100th Youth Court session. The JOLT officer assisted at other schools when needed and conducted follow-ups with parents of juveniles in the JOLT program. Officer Medeiros worked with "at risk" juveniles throughout the month and also conducted counseling sessions with their parents. She also assisted the Riverside County District Attorney's Office and Probation Department by providing training during home visits with incorrigible/at risk juveniles during the month of November. During the month of November, the Special Enforcement Team (SET Team) of Officers John Wade and Michelle Larson handled eight cases. These .~ases resulted in six misdemeanor and eight felony arrests, primarily for narcotics violations. This team continues to work street level narcotics and specialty patrol within the city on a proactive basis. During this month, the team recovered quantities of marijuana. Volunteers from the community continue to be an integral part of the Temecula Police Department's staff. Under the guidance of volunteer coordinator Officer Bob Ridley and assistant coordinator Gayle Gerrish, the Police Department's volunteer staff contributed 335 hours of service Jn November. Volunteer assignments include computer data input, logistics support, special event assistance and telephone answering duties. Community Action Patrol (CAP) Program volunteers have begun their activities, patrolling the city for graffiti, conducting vacation residential checks and assisting patrol with special logistical needs and special events. Other duties these volunteers will attend to are business checks and abandoned vehicles and traffic control. The goal of the program is high visibility, which prevents crime from occurring. CAP Team members contributed 240 hours of service to the community during the month of November. The reserve officer program and mounted posse are additional valuable volunteer resources available to the police department. The police department utilizes reserve officers to assist with patrol, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, off road vehicle enforcement and a variety of special functions. Reserve police officers worked a total of 191 hours specifically on patrol in Temecula during the month of November. Monthly Departmental Report- Police Department 2 ITEM NO. 7 FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: APPROVAL CITY ATTORNEY DIRECTOR OF FINAN~_~_ CITY MANAGER CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT City Manager/City Council Howard Windsor, City Fire Chief (~ December 17, 2002 Monthly Departmental Report RECOMMENDATION: Attached for City Council's review and filing is the Fire Depadment's Monthly Activity Report for the month of October 2002. Month: October Year: 2002 1 4 0 23 10 38 386 0 0 21 14 5 40 295 5 86 3.65 18.99 School Programs Fairs and Displays Company Inspections LE-38 Dooryard Inspections Burning Permits Issued Pre Plans 4 31 0 0 25 12 57 0 20 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 Total 99 0 34 12 176 6 38 68 867 77 739 4 149 5 45 172 2014 ! 21 18 Month: October Year: 2002 Uagiag Ahams 0 0 0 0 Yotul Call Volume 184 115 299 4332 Assists 183 115 298 4331 ~dls (Medic Squad Oaly) I 0 I 1 rotul Culls over 5 Mira 17 14 31 N/A rotal Culls Under 5 Min. 167 101 268 N/A Percent calls over 5 rain 9.24% 12.17% 10.71% N/A Percem calls 5 rain and under 90.76% g7.83% 09.30% N/A *PRA- Prima~ Response Area or the station that would normally respond. **TM Medic Squad generally respoMs with aa engine company to all calls. In order to avoid duplicate statistics thc Medic Squad stats will now appear as assists to the engine c~mpany. P.e l'cr to thc Squad gtnts and :gummary ~y ~tats tables for a detail of those a.~ists. Month: October Year: 2002 Building TI 22 307 NCOM Building 23 125 UG Water 18 176 Over/under Ground Tanks 1 3 NCOM Sprinkler 17 139 Sprinkler TI 15 117 Hoo~LDJl~t 3 19 Spray Booths 0 6 Speei~il S~[~i~r~g~i6fi Sy~t~nig 2 I0 Alarms t4 134 Planning Cases 17 144 Special Code Permits 2 5 Miscellaneous 12 154 Total 146 1339 tire C_o_LO 46 273 Shell Final 4 128 UG Hydro 6 84 Thrust Blocks 4 67 Over Head Hydro 18 187 Fire Flow 0 1 Flush 4 91 Sprinkler Final 10 123 Weld Inspection 2 35 Hood Duct Final 2 3 Alarm/ire-wire 10 74 Alarm Final 19 194 Spray Booth Final 0 7 Fire Safe~ Inspection 6 71 State Mandated Inspection I 15 Special Events Inspection 3 19 Piping Hydro 0 2 Shear Valves 0 2 Over/Under Tank Final 0 3 Special Suppression System 0 1 Special Project Investigation 0 7 Engine Company Follow-up 0 3 Miscellaneous 0 33 l'otal 135 1423