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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092503 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 II] AGENDA TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, California Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Katan, Ramos, Wedel, Lanier, Connerton 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 July 24, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 24, 2003. ! r :\tra ffic\commissnXager~X2003x092503 Agenda/ajp COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Request for Traffic Controls - Promenade Chardonna¥ Hills RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the Temecula Police Department continue the enforcement of 25 MPH posted speed limit on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. 3. Request to Remove Speed Undulations - Calle Pina Colada RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council approve the removal of the Speed Undulations on Calle Pina Colada between La Serena Way and Del Rey Road. 4. Discussion on Planning a Public Safety Expo RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file this report. 5. Discussion on Red Light Public Safety Education Program RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file this report. 6. Commission Meeting Reschedule - October 23, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the regular meeting of October 23, 2003, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements per the Government Code. 7. Traffic Engineer's Report 8. Police Chief's Report 9. Fire Chief's Report 10. Commission Reports ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hail, Main Conference Room, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. 2 r :\t r affi¢\commissn~ge nda~2003 \092503 Agenda/ajp ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION JULY 24, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Ramos led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Connerton, Commissioners, Wedel, Ramos Absent: Commissioners Lanier and Katan PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes of June 26, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of June 26, 2003. MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1. Commissioner Wedel seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Katan and Lanier who were absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Red Liqht Abuse/Status of Red Liqht Photo Enforcement Systems RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission hear a presentation from the Public Works Director/City Engineer and the Police Chief in preparation for the Joint City Council/Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting regarding red light violations. Senior Engineer Moghadam stated that Mayor Stone had requested that Police Chief Domenoe provide an update on the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP). I R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission072403 Police Chief Domenoe provided the Commission with an update on the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP), noting the following: · That on July 9, 2003, the Police Department had enhanced the already in place SLAP program; · That between the dates of July 9th and July 23~, 313 red light citations were written to violators at the primary intersections; That this citation process was accomplished by the rescheduling of motorcycle units and redeployment of officers in an effort to concentrate on the primary intersections; that officers may sign up for an additional 16 hours of overtime; That t he issued citation n umbers h ave not decreased, noting t hat 4 3 citations were issued on July 23~d; that, hopefully, with public education, this number will decrease; that by way of a local radio station, public information was distributed with regard to the SLAP program; · That Sgt. Pino, the City's first motorcycle officer, will be returning to the force as a Sergeant which will provide one additional motorcycle officer to the force. In response to Chairman Connerton, Police Chief Domenoe noted that prior to the implementation of the SLAP Program, approximately 20% to 25% of the issued citations (as stated above) would have been written. Police Chief Domenoe, for Commissioner Wedel, advised that very few traffic collisions are as a result of not stopping at red light but that the SLAP Program focuses on the intersections that have the most violation complaints. As a result of the SLAP Program, Police Chief Domenoe noted, for Commissioner Wedel, that officers are spending less time with regard to speed enforcement. In response to Mr. Wedel, Police Chief Domenoe advised that all City's have a red light problem a nd t hat, i n h is o pinion, t here i s n o acceptable level for red light abuse a nd speeding; that officers do run a higher risk with red light citations because if a red light were run, the officer must as well run the in order to issue a citation; and that, therefore, motorcycle officers are a valuable tool. Chairman Connerton thanked Chief Domenoe for his report. Director Hughes provided the Commission with a presentation on the Photo Enforcement Pilot Program, as follows: That two years ago, the City commissioned a photo enforcement study; that the study recommended aqainst the Photo Enforcement Pilot Program for the following reasons: o That most cities that implement a photo enforcement programs do so to correct collisions and to provide additional safety at intersections; that the City has a very Iow number of collisions due to red lights compared to other agencies; 2 R:\Min utes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission072403 o That there is a limited camera technology for left-turn lane movements. · That intersections chosen for red light enforcement are those the most accidents tend to happen; that those intersections as well tend to have the most volume of traffic. Further addressing the Red Light Enforcement Program, Director Hughes noted the following: Proposed Red Liqht Enforcement · That the City Council has directed staff to develop a short- and long-term solution to the red light violations · That the City enforces the SLAP Program · That a Photo Enforcement Pilot Program be implemented Red Li.qht Violation Problems · That the City has 58 signalized intersections, not including State routes · That regional congestion will continue to increase, causing more traffic delays · That due to these traffic delays, drivers are more impatient and frustrated · That there is a lack of respect for traffic control devices · That left-turn violations are on the increase and that most complaints pertain to left-turn violations New Developments in Photo Enforcement Proqrams · That due to new growth, new laws, and technology, other agencies are re- modeling their programs · That pending legislation, possibly June of 2004, will establish guidelines on how photo enforcement may be utilized by cities · That other agencies are utilizing dual camera systems; that these systems may obtain two to three photos for the same citation · That the City of San Diego and many other agencies are changing vendors to ensure that vendors are not profiting from the percentage of citations issued Pilot Program Parameters · That a top priority list of intersections be established. 3 R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyComm[ssion072403 · That one criterion for selecting intersections is based on accident data, requesting the Commissioners to provide any other criteria That the success or failure of the program would depend on how the program is implemented; that the Federal Highways Administration (FHA) provides guidelines on the formation of photo enforcement programs; that FHA would recommend that a program be developed with citizen input, possibly by forming a citizen's task force Pilot Proqram estimated cost over 2 years - approximately $600,000 · That the vendor costs vary from vendor to vendor That the maintenance cost could be approximately $50,000 to $60,000 per intersection; that this cost would include replacing the film, recalibrating the system, court cost, and any hidden costs · That some additional costs could be the public relations, media support, and public education Citation Revenues · That the City would receive revenue from the cost of the citation, which would be $321.00 a citation of which the City would receive approximately $145.00 · That the pilot program could be initially self-funding but that as compliance is received, the program would need supplemental funding Pros and Cons of Photo Enforcement · Pros for this program are as follows: o Will discourage drivers from attempting to run red lights o Will generate revenue to help fund the program o Will promote positive City image in attacking red light violators o Will reduce red light collisions · Cons for this program are as follows: o Could result in increased rear-end collisions o May give impression that the system is to increase revenue, rather than safety concerns o Generates complaints regarding signal operations o Additional staff resources will be needed for administration of the program, noting that there would be a need for two additional administrative staff positions and additional two to three motorcycle officers 4 R:\Min utes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission072403 Pilot ProRram Recommendations · To continue to enforce and monitor the SLAP Program. · That the following two intersections be implemented into the SLAP Program: o Rancho California Road and Ynez Road o Jefferson Avenue and Winchester Road o Possibly the State right-of-ways, but permitting may be difficult and lengthy · That photo enforcement be located at one of the four left-turn approaches at each intersection, noting that enforcement of left-turn approaches will require new technology Implementation Schedule · That the pilot program should be reviewed with County Traffic Courts for acceptance · That time be spent analyzing to analyze the type of systems available That a public hearing be held to educate the public · That a recruitment of City and Police Department staff would be necessary · That a warning notice be sent for the first 30 days of the program to violators · That the program will be in full operation within six to twelve months, depending upon the completion of other on-going street improvements at the intersections Next Steps ·That a Joint City Council meeting be held for review on August 28, 2003 That City Council appropriate funds and commit staff resources · That a citizen committee be formed. Commissioner Ramos inquired about what is meant by "two approaches". For Commissioner Ramos, Public Works Director Hughes clarified the term two approaches, noting that there are usually eight phases to an intersection, which consists of through movements and left-turn movements, and that each approach would require a camera setup; that the terms of a vendor contract may vary among vendors; and that results from the City of San Diego reflected a 60% collection as a result a driver and license plate photo. 5 R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission072403 Commissioner Wedel inquired about the general attitude of law enforcement regarding the red light cameras to which Commissioner Ramos, echoed by Chief Domenoe, stated that, in his experience, welcome any additional tools that may be used to lower the amount of accidents. Commissioner Wedel requested that the manuscript regarding the design and effect of red light cameras on traffic injuries and drivers safety (from the General American Medical Association/Santa Barbara) be circulated to the City Council. In response to Commissioner Wedel, Chairman Connerton requested that this manuscript be included in the Joint City Council/Public Traffic Safety Commission meeting agenda packet. Advising that the manuscript would be forwarded to the Council/Commission, Mr. Hughes noted that staff has as well collected approximately 50 to 60 articles in support of photo enfomement to which Chairman Connerton requested that these articles be included as well. In response to Chairman Connerton's inquiry as to the need for two additional officers and additional administrative staff, Public Works Director Hughes stated that two additional officers would be for reviewing photos, recalibration of the machines, removing/replacing the film, answering public questions, and maintenance and that the additional administrative staff would be for citation processing. Mr. Hughes advised that the use of film is not absolute and that some courts permit the use of digital prints; that the connection for the cameras will be fiber optic, which would support high resolution and high-definition digital which could be transmitted to the City for downloading. Public Works Director Hughes further clarified the camera monitoring system, noting that most conduits are in place, mounting stands are being installed; that the Traffic Division is set up with the camera systems; and that the cameras should be operational within the month. Public Works Director Hughes, for Chairman Connerton, advised that, at the joint meeting, staff will be seeking direction in order to move forward with the pilot program. With regard t o t he timeline o f t he construction, M r. Hughes advised t hat construction bids have been advertised for Rancho California Road and Ynez Road; that the completion date would be anticipated prior to the holidays; that because of the right-of- ways that the City must acquire and because of several utility conflicts, the Jefferson and Winchester Roads intersection will be completed in approximately one year. Mr. Hughes noted that although some conduit could be added, the camera program could not be added into those contracts. In order to keep the Commission apprised, Chairman Connerton requested that a report with recommendations be presented in 60 days. It is noted that the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission received and filed the report with comments. 6 R:\Min utes~PublicTrafficSa fetyCommission072403 3. Multi-Way Stop Siqns - Valleio Avenue at Cabo Street and Palma Drive RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend against the installation of Multi-Way Stop Signs on Vallejo Avenue at Cabo Street and Palma Drive. Senior Engineer Moghadam presented an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: That a request has been received to review the feasibility of installing a multi-way stop signs along Vailejo Avenue to reduce vehicular speeds and eliminate cut- through traffic · That the existing conditions are as follows: Vallejo Avenue is a 32-foot wide residential collector roadway with very Iow traffic volumes on one portion of Vallejo between Ynez Road and La Paz Road o The average daily traffic (ADT) on Vallejo Avenue (west) between Ynez Road and La Paz Road is approximately 522 vehicles per day o The average daily traffic (ADT) on Vallejo Avenue (east) between La Paz Road and Ynez Road is approximately 178 vehicles per day o The current posted speed limit is 35 MPH on Vallejo Avenue · That a multi-way stop warrants analysis was performed during weekdays, not during church hours on Sunday · That the volumes reported on the analysis did not meet the requirements to establish multi-way stop signs That church generated traffic may add to the perception of increased cut-through traffic movements; that the traffic generated by the church should not be considered as cut-through traffic since Vallejo Avenue provides the only source of access to Rancho Community Church · That another concern is the lack of adequate sight distance along Vallejo Avenue due to the horizontal and vertical alignment of the roadway. · That at the speed of 35 MPH, the minimum stopping sight distance required is approximately 250 feet · That the stopping sight distance at Cabo Street (in both directions) is unobstructed 7 R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission072403 That at the Palma Drive (looking south) intersection, sight distance was restricted by the vegetation located on the south corner of the intersection; that a work order was requested to remove the vegetation That with the removal of vegetation at one location and the adequate sight distance at both intersections, staff does not support the request for installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Vallejo Avenue/Cabo Street and Vallejo Avenue/Palina Drive. Having visited the sites of discussion, Chairman Connerton noted that he had not observed any cut-through traffic. At this time, the public hearing was opened; there being no public input, the hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve staffs recommendation to deny the installation of Multi-Way Stop Signs on Vallejo Avenue at Cabo Street and Palma Drive. Commissioner Wedel seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Katan and Lanier who were absent. 4. Traffic En,qineer's Report Director of Public Works Hughes gave an update on a Commission's previous action regarding the Promenade Chardonnay Homeowners Association (HOA) project which involved having medians installed at the certain intersections; stated that there is not a consensus with the Association on how to proceed; referenced a letter from a Promenade Chardonnay homeowner (Mr. Joe La Marca), requesting that medians be installed at certain Iow-impact locations but that stop signs be installed at other locations; stated that because of the lack of consensus, the City Manager requested that the item be withdrawn from the City Council agenda; and noted that staff will continue to work with the representatives of the Association. Chairman C onnerton requested t hat a ny changes t hat a re made to the Commissions approval should be brought back to the Commission. 5. Police ChieFs Report Police Chief Domenoe stated that the City Council approved three additional positions. 6. Fire Chief's Report Battalion Chief Deyo commented on the Department's involvement with the Purple Ribbon Month Program, scheduled for the month of August; explained that the Purple Ribbon Month is a nationally recognized event in the memory of Katen Russell and all children who have suffered and/or lost their lives due to preventable injuries in and around cars; advised that the Fire Department along with California Highway Patrol, Riverside City Fire Department, and the Riverside County Fire Department will be placing bumper stickers and placards on the fire vehicles throughout the City as a reminder to never leave children unattended in a car. 8 R:\Min utes\Pu blicTrafficSa fetyCommission072403 7. Commission Reports Commissioner Ramos commended the Police Department for all their hard work. Commissioner Wedel also thanked the Police Department; commented on cut-through traffic concerns; and questioned how a citizen's complaint on cut-through traffic should be handled. Commissioner Ramos stated that traffic has significantly increased in the past years and noted that there is not a California law that would prohibit a registered vehicle from driving down a public highway. Chairman Connerton stated that the General Plan Review Committee will be reviewing traffic congestion. Chairman Connerton stated that green lights are continually burning out in various locations throughout the City. Chairman Connerton thanked the Police and Fire Departments on its response to the fire around the Recreation Center on the Fourth of July. ADJOURNMENT At 7:57 P.M. Chairman Connerton formally adjourned this meeting to the special meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission and Joint City Council meeting of Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Chairman Darrell Connerton Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle 9 R:'~Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission072403 ITEM NO. 2 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic September 25, 2003 Item 2 Request for Traffic Controls - Promenade Chardonnay Hills RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the Temecula Police Department continue the enforcement of 25 MPH posted speed limit on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. BACKGROUND: In April 2002, the City Council received a petition from Mr. Joseph T. LaMarca, representing the Promenade Chardonnay Hills Homeowners Association (HOA), to install stop signs at various locations along Promenade Chardonnay Hills to reduce vehicular speeds and cut-through traffic. 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 Chardonnay Hills. Because the Commission had considered this request over a year ago, the City Council recommended that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission reevaluate this request. At their meeting of January 23, 2003, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission directed Staff to develop alternatives, in lieu of stop signs, that would reduce the 85t~ percentile speed to 30 MPH, discuss the alternatives with the HOA and present the acceptable alternatives to the Commission for further consideration. In February 2003, Director Hughes met with the HOA to present an alternative and receive input. The HOA did not agree with the staff's proposed striping alternative that included a centerline, striped bike lane and parking lane. The HOA suggested the installation of a raised median island at various locations along Promenade Chardonnay Hills to reduce vehicular speeds and cut-through traffic. The results of Director Hughes' meeting with the HOA were presented to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission at their meeting of February 27, 2003. Subsequently, staff developed concept plans for the raised median island, which identified seven (7) median island locations and roadway geometrics. The concept plans were presented to the HOA for review and concurrence and were supported by the HOA. At their meeting of May 22, 2003, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approved the staff recommendation (4-0) that the City Council approve the installation of seven (7) raised median islands along Promenade Chardonnay Hills and include the design and construction in the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. 1 In June 2003, staffreceived a letter from Mr. La Marca, representing the HOA, which supported the median island concept. However, the HOA recommended that the median island installation be limited to only three (3) locations to minimize impacts to adjacent residents. The HOA also requested a multi-way stop sign at the intersection of Chemin Clinet and Promenade Chardonnay Hills. It is staff's opinion that limiting the median island installation to the HOA's recommended (three) locations will not achieve the results that the residents and HOA desire nor will it achieve the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's objective to reduce the 85th percentile speed to 30 MPH. In so far as the use of multi-way stop signs along Promenade Chardonnay Hills, staff is maintaining it's previous position that multi-way stop signs should be recommended only when there is strong evidence that overall traffic safety can be improved and should not be used to control vehicular speeds or volumes. 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 for traffic control devices while doing nothing to address the real problem of speeding. A multi-way stop warrant analysis performed for five (5) intersections along Promenade Chardonnay Hills indicates that the applicable warrant criteria is not satisfied and that stop signs are no~t [ustified. Furthermore, the analysis does not provide strong evidence that the overall traffic safety will be improved by the use of multi-way stop signs along Promenade Chardonnay Hills. Therefore, staff cannot support the installation of multi-way stop signs on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. For these reasons, staff recommends the continued enforcement of the 25 MPH posted speed limit on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. 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 addition to staff's notification, the Promenade Chardonnay Hills community has circulated a flyer advising the residents of the Commission's consideration of this matter. FISCAL IMPACT: None Attachment: 1. Exhibit "A" - Location Map 2. Exhibit "B" - Letter from Joseph T. LaMarca dated June 11, 2003 3. Exhibit "C" - Notification Flyer 2 EXHIBIT "A" LOCATION MAP 300 0 300 600 Feet EXHIBIT "B" LETTER FROM JOSEPH T. LAMARCA DATED JUNE 11, 2003 June 11, 2003 Mr. William Hughes Director of Public Works City of Temecula 43200 Business Park Drive P. O. 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 RECEIVED JUN 1 7 2003 CiTY OF TEMECULA E~IGINEE~RING DEPARTMENT Dear Bill: I support your concept of islands to slow traffic. However, islands adjacent to homes are impractical because residents exiting driveways in one of two directions would have to u-turn between islands, potentially creating a traffic hazard, as well as an inconvenience. There are three ideal locations in which there are no homes fi'onting the proposed islands: A single island south of Heitz Double islands at Parducci Drive. A single island north of Chemin LaTache between driveways at 41149 and 41138 Promenade. Islands at Chemin Clinet would create the problems mentioned above. If for no other reasons, stop signs at Chemin Clinet/Chemin Margaux would be justified because of the school bus stop. Accordingly, islands at the indicated locations would not impact any particular residents. Please consider the above suggestions and respond prior to the Council meeting. Sincerely~ . EXHIBIT "C" NOTIFICATION FLYER SAFETY FIRST? NOT ON OUR STREETS! AS a Chardonnay Hills homeowner do you feel like you're living on the edge of a race track? Do you have concerns with cars speeding down your street and/ or concerns with pass through traffic? How about the safety of your children? Have you wondered if one of those cars would careen out o~ control and smash into your home or vehicle? If you are concerned, have experienced or personally witnessed anything that pertains to the above, we encourage you to attend the next Public Safety & Traffic 'Commission Meeting. Thus far only a hand full of owners have voiced their concerns. The Commission has refused to consider stop signs. In order to make a change, we need owners to stand-up and be heard. Where to Go: When: City Hall - Council Chambers Thursday 43200 Business Park Drive September 25 Temecula, CA 92590-3606 6:00 PM ITEM NO. 3 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic September 25, 2003 Item 3 Request to Remove Speed Undulations - Calle Pina Colada RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council approve the removal of the Speed Undulations on Calle Pina Colada between La Serena Way and Del Rey Road. BACKGROUND: In September 2003, staff received a petition from the Calle Pina Colada property owners requesting the removal of the speed undulations on Calle Pina Colada between La Serena Way and Del Rey Road because the undulations have failed to achieve desired results of reducing vehicular speeds and volumes. The public has been notified o f the P ublic/Traffie Safety Commission's consideration of this issue through the agenda notification process and by mail. In the past, the issue of speeding, speed undulations, removal of undulations and potential closure ofCalle Pina Colada has been addressed numerous times by the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and the City Council. In 1993, the City Council adopted the use of speed undulations on Calle Pina Colada between La Serena Way and Del Rey Road on an experimental basis. A subsequent follow-up evaluation of before and after travel pattems revealed that at that time vehicular volumes had increased but vehicular speeds had decreased by four (4) miles per hour. In April 1994, the City Council considered the recommendation to increase the height of the speed undulations in response to resident's concern of sporadic violation of the speed undulation's posted speed limit of fifteen (15) miles per hour. Ultimately, the City Council denied the height increase and directed staffto research the feasibility of constructing a bypass route along the adjacent Metropolitan Water District easement between La Serena Way and Del Rey Road to address the speeding and cut-through issue. In January 1999, staffreceived a petition requesting the removal of the speed undulations and closure of Calle Pina Colada west of Salt River Court. The Public/Traffic Safety Commission considered the request at the meeting of March 11, 1999. The Commission unanimously approved a motion to continue the issue for ninety (90) days and directed staffto develop other alternatives including the feasibility of constructing a bypass road on the Metropolitan Water District easement. The Commission also unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to determine if conditions satisfy the criteria for the removal of the speed undulations on Calle Pina Colada. 1 At the meeting of April 29, 1999, the Public/Traffic Safety Comrmssion received a staffreport regarding the speed undulation issue and the bypass road feasibility study. The Commission unanimously approved the staff recommendation to reaffirm the speed undulations until the completion of the Meadowview Circulation Study. Additionally, the Commission unanimously approved the motion to receive the report and directed staff to continue the bypass study and include the study in the Meadowview Circulation Study. Subsequently in May 1999, staff received a request from the Ridgeview Homeowners Association to install a barrier on Calle Pina Colada between the Meadowview and Ridgeview communities. At the meeting of September 9, 1999, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission unanimously approved the staff recommendation to deny the request to close Calle Pina Colada west of Salt River Court. In September 2003, staffreceived a petition from twenty-six (26) of the twenty-nine (29) property owners that front Calle Pina Colada requesting the removal of the speed undulations. This represents approximately eighty-nine percent (89%) of the affected property owners. The City's Speed Undulation Policy allows the removal of undulations when the following conditions are satisfied: 1. Undulations are ineffective in reducing speeds and volumes of vehicles. 2. Undulations were placed in locations conflicting with adopted guidelines. 3. There is evidence that the original location is no longer in the best interest of the community. 4. There is a petition with 65 % of residents in favor of removal. 5. Undulations have been installed for at least two (2) years. Since the majority of the property owners are in favor of the removal of the speed undulations and there is evidence that the speed undulations no longer serve the best interest of the community, staff recommends that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approve the request and recommend that the City Council approve the removal of the speed undulations. Because the speed undulations have been in place for approximately ten (10) years, removal of the undulations will require a financial commitment from the City of Temecula. Ultimately, the City Council must approve both the expenditure and the removal of the undulations. It should be noted that staff will not support the installation of multi-way stop signs on Calle Pina Colada as a substitute for the speed undulations. FISCAL IMPACT: None Attachment: 1. Exhibit "A" - Location Map 2. Exhibit "B" - Petition to Remove Speed Undulations on Calle Pina Colada dated September 5, 2003 2 EXHIBIT "A" LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT "B" PETITION TO REMOVE SPEED UNDULATIONS DATED SEPTEMBER $, 2003 30647 Calle Pina Colada Temecula, CA 92591 September 5, 2003 Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission Attention: Traffic Safety Commissioners 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92589 Re: Petition to Remove Speed Undulations on Calle Pina Colada RECEIVED S£P - 9 2OO3 CITy OF TEMEcULA TRAF~C DIVJsjrON Dear Traffic Safety Commissioners: I am a property owner who resides on Calle Pina Colada. Attached please find a petition from the affected property owners on Calle Pina Colada requesting that the speed undulations on that street be removed (see Exhibit "A"). According to Associate Traffic Engineer Jerry Gonzalez, the City of Temecula ("City") installed these undulations 10 years ago as "experimental roadway features," the purpose of which was to reduce excessive traffic speeds on Calle Pina Colada. Mr. Gonzalez stated that the undulations were subsequently deemed to be a failure, and have not been repeated on any other street in Temecula. In the City's "Speed Undulation Policy" dated February 11, 1993, the subsection entitled "Removal of Undulations" states that at least 65% of the affected property owners must sign a petition in favor of removing the undulations as a condition precedent for their removal (see Exhibit "B"). This threshold has been met. Of the 29 households that front Calle Pina Colada, 26 have signed the attached petition requesting the removal of the undulations. This represents 89% of affected property owners. The petition gatherers were unsuccessful in contacting two of the three property owners who did not sign the petition. On a contact basis, 26 of 27 households contacted signed the petition. This represents 96% of affected property owners. The reason for the removal is simple. Affected property owners on Calle Pina Colada now have the worst of all situations. The undulations are ineffective in reducing traffic speeds, but highly effective in reducing property resale values. They put prospective buyers on notice that Calle Pina Colada has a 24/7 traffic problem. This is further aggravated by the fact that no other street in the City has undulations, thereby making Calle Pina Colada notorious. Affected property Petition to Remove Speed Undulations on Calle Pina Colada September 5, 2003 Page 2 of 2 owners have also sustained the greatest wear-and-tear on their vehicles since they drive over the undulations more frequently than anyone else. These undulations also serve as an "attractive nuisance." Younger drivers have found that the undulations act like "ski lifts" if they speed up and sail over them. Likewise, more mature drivers have found that they have a smoother ride if they speed up as they drive over the undulations, rather than slow down. Since many City residents drive sport utility vehicles ("SUVs"), vans, or large pick-up trucks, the shock impact of the undulations on their vehicles is minimal. Consequently, while the posted speed limit on Calle Pina Colada is 25 miles per hour, traffic speeds of 40-50 miles per hour are more common. In view of the foregoing, the affected property owners on Calle Pina Colada respectfully request that the City promptly remove the undulations and the associated paint on the roadway, so that our street will be restored to its original condition. The undulations were a worthwhile experiment that unfortunately did not produce the desired results. If the undulations were effective in reducing driving speeds, then we would not be requesting their removal, since the safety of our families is our first and foremost concern. Should you wish to contact me, my telephone number is 760.346.0611, extension 383 (work). I serve as the Deputy City Treasurer for the City of Palm Desert, California. Sincerely, Thomas W. Jeffrey" cc: Temecula City Council Attachments: Exhibit "A": Petition for Removal of Undulations Exhibit "R": City of Temecula "Speed Undulation Policy" EXHIBIT "A" SPEED UNDULATION PETITION W~; the following property owners, request the City of Temecula to REMOVE ALL speed undulations on "CALLE PINA COLADA" from (STREET NAME) "LA SERENA WAY" to "DEL REY ROAD" Also, to remove any associated paint on the road surface. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE ADDRESS pw08\traffio\undulatn~petRi0n.und ¢ Speed Undulation Petition Page 2 PRINT NAME SIGNATURE ~ ~ ADDRESS 27 28 29 30 ~2 ~4 38 40 41 42 43 44 4~ 46 47 48 49 §0 p w08\tra ffio\undulat n\petitJon.u nd EXHIBIT "B" SPEED UNDULATION POLICY Prior to the construction of a speed undulation, the subject street section shall meet the following criteria: 1. A 'speed undulation petition' signed by at least sixty percent (60%) of the affected residents shall be filed with the City of Temecula Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division. 2. ' The average traffic shall range between 1,200 - 2,500 vehicles in a twenty-four (24) hour period. 3. The speed limit shall be no greater than twenty-five (25) mph as determined by State law. 4. At least Sixty percent (60%) of the surveyed vehicles are exceeding the twenty-five (25) mph speed limit. 5. The subject street: a. Shall not be over forty (40) feet wide, unless approved by City Engineer. b. Shall not be more than two (2) traffic lanes. c. Shall not have a grade greater than five percent (5%) in the section where humps are to be constructed. d. Shall be at least one quarter (%) mile in length. e. Shall not have severe vertical or horizontal alignment features. f. Shall not be a truck route or transit route, g. Shall not be an important access route for emergency vehicles, h. Shall not be listed on the City Circulation Plan, unless approved by City Engineer. 6. The distance bet~veen undulations shall range between 200 - 250 fee~. 7. UndlJlltiona shall not normally be constructed in isolated blocks along a continuous street or on I ~ al~ort (< 800') cul-de-sac. 8. Unduflltie~s shall be constn~led per the City of Temecula Standard Drawings. 9. Undutations are still .experimental roadway features; therefore, additions, alternations or removal of any hump may occur at any time. pw01\traffic~spedhump.cri fau1021193 Speed Undulation Policy Page 2 Changing the location of undulations on a street, or the removal of undulations, may be considered when all the findings listed below are made by the Commission: Relocation of Undulations 1. Undulations are ineffective in reducing speeds and volumes of vehicles. 2. Undulations were placed in a location conflicting with adopted guidelines. 3. There is evidence that the original location is no longer in the best interest of the community. 4. There is a petition signed by at least sixty-five percent (65%) of the affected property owners in favor of relocation. Removal of Undulations 1. Undulations are ineffective in reducing speeds and volumes of vehicles. 2. Undulations were placed in a location conflicting with adopted guidelines. 3. There is evidence that the original location is no longer in the best interest of the community. 4. There is a petition signed by at least sixty-five percent (65%) of the affected property owners in favor of removal. 5. Undulations have been installed for at least two (2) years. Removal of undulations which have been installed for less than two years will only be considered if the City is compensated by those requesting removal for the full cost of the original installation, including design, construction and inspection. The original installation and maintenance of the undulations will be financed as ali other signs, striping and pavement features. pwO8\traffic\undulatn\spdund.pot ITEM NO. 4 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission Grant Yates, Assistant to the City Manager September 25, 2003 Item 4 Discussion on Planning a Public Safety Expo RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file this report. BACKGROUND: The City will be hosting a Public Safety Expo on Saturday November 15, 2003 at Chaparral High School. This event will be held in conjunction with the K-9 trials that are being hosted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Attached is a list of agencies and resources that were included in the 2000 Public Safety Expo. Staffwill be contacting these agencies to invite their participation in this event. The focus of this event will be on the K-9 trials and the Public Safety Expo will compliment the trials. Therefore, in order to avoid any distraction from the K-9 event, there will not be any helicopter landing this year. Any suggestions provided by the Commission would greatly assist us in making this event a success. FISCAL IMPACT: Adequate funds are available to pay for this event. Attachment: Event Flyer and Recap of 2000 Public Safety Expo. I r: Xt r affic\commissn~agenda~003 X0925 ~Safety Expo 2003~ajp of Temecula ~:i,, ~nv~tes you to the Safety Fair ,ay, N0vember~,I 5, 2003 and The ' ' 2003 K-9 RECAP OF 2000 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO DATE LOCATION PROCLAMATION Saturday, November 18, 2000 Chaparral High School TIME 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Mayor Stone did Proclamation that November 13-18 is Public Safety Week. AGENCIES WHO PARTICIPATED 1. AAA - American Automobile Association (Booth) 2. American Red Cross of Riverside (Booth) 3. AMR- American Medical Response (Static Display) 4. Amtrack- Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (Booth) 5. Animal Disaster Team of Riverside County (Booth) 6. Animal Friends of the Valley (Booth) 7. A~sistance League of Temecula Valley (Booth) 8. Bianchi International (Booth) 9. CHP - California Highway Patrol (Static Display) 10. Diamondback Fire & Rescue (Booth) 11. FIRE - California Department of Forestry (Static Display & Extrication Demo) 12. Inland Empire Race for the Cure (Booth) 13. MADD Mothers Against Drunk Drivers - Riverside County (Booth) 14. Manufactures Council- Southwest Riverside County (Booth) 15. Murrieta Police Department (Static Display) 16. National Weather Service/NOAA (Booth) 17. Paradise Chevrolet. - Car Seat Safety Denny McGill (Booth) 18. Pechanga Indian Reservation Fire & Police (Static Display) 19. Police Mobile Command Post 20. R.A.C.E.S. - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (Static Display) 21. Rancho California Water District (Booth) 22. San Diego Police Department (Static Display) 23. San Diego Sheriff's Department (Static Display) 24. Southern California Gas Company (Booth) 25. Temecula Valley News (Booth) 26. Temecula Valley School Dist. - Transportation Department (Static Display) 27. TIP- Trauma Intervention Program (Booth) 28. U.S. Border Patrol (Booth) 29. Volunteer Center of Riverside County (Booth) SPECIAL EVENTS · Military Display- Equipment from Camp Pendleton · BMX Bike Stunt Team Show · Fire Camp Pancake Breakfast · KATY (Live Broadcast) · Fire Explorer Muster Demo · Paramagic Show · Smokeythe Bear Museum · Temecula Catalina Island Masonic Lodge- Child I.D. Booth · KTMK-FM (Booth and Live Broadcast) · Yogi Bear School House Earthquake Simulation Trailer · Helicopter landings by CDF and CliP VENDORS WHO PARTICIPATED o Excel Hardware o Hometown Buffet Bee o Holy Cow Creamery (free ice cream samples) o Chaparral High School Football Booster (food fundraising) o Chaparral HS Grad Night (food fundraising) o Chaparral HS Medical Club(food fundraising) o Fighting ~ruins Cheers (food fundraising) o Human Element international (survival water bottles) o Slowcones.com o Barbie's Dogs ITEM NO. 5 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission Grant Yates, Assistant to the City Manager September 25, 2003 Item 5 Discussion on Red Light Public Safety Education Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file this report. BACKGROUND: At the joint meeting between the City Council and the Public/Traffic Safety Commission on August 28, 2003, it was decided that the City would hire two additional police officers to focus on the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP). In addition, the Council directed the Commission to work with staff to develop a public education program. At this time, City staffis working on concepts for the education program. At the next Public/Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, staffwill present public education concepts and ideas for consideration by the Commission. Tonight, staff wanted to inform the Commission of this effort. Any input the Commission has, as staffworks to develop the program would be greatly appreciated. 1 r:\trafficXcommissnXagendaX2003\0925\Red Light Safety Education ProgramXajp ITEM NO. 6 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT Public/Traffic Safety Commission Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic September 25, 2003 Item 6 Commission Meeting Reschedule - October 23, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the regular meeting of October 23, 2003, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements per the Government Code. BACKGROUND: Due to a conflict in schedule for the City Council's Commission Appreciation Dinner scheduled for October 23, 2003, it is recommended that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission reschedule the regular Commission meeting of October 23, 2003 to November 6, 2003, in the Main Conference Room. Because of the construction to upgrade the Council Chambers Audio/Visual Systems, which will occurring during the month of November, it has been recommended that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission conduct the meeting of November 6, 2003 in the Main Conference Room. FISCAL IMPACT: None ITEM NO. 7 TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT MEMORANDUM TO: Bill Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: (~q~ Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent DATE: September 3, 2003 SUBJECT: Monthly Activity Report - August, 2003 The following activities were performed by Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division in-house personnel for the month of August, 2003: 1. SIGNS A. B. C. Total signs replaced Total signs installed Total signs repaired 146 15 30 160 1~222 21 202 II. TREES A. Total trees trimmed for sight distance and street sweeping concerns IlL ASPHALT REPAIRS A. Total square feet of A. C. repairs B. Total Tons IV. CATCH BASINS A. Total catch basins cleaned VI. VI1. 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. 562 New and repainted legends B. -0- L.F. of new and repainted red curb and striping 2,260 21 4~415 Also, City Maintenance staff responded to 43 service order requests ranging from weed abatement, tree trimming, sign repair, A.C. failures, litter removal, and catch basin cleanings. This is compared to 50 service order requests for the month of July, 2003 The Maintenance Crew has also put in 58 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 August~ 2003 was $17,315.00 compared to $ 8j90.00 for the month of July, 2003. Account No. 5402 $ 15,000.00 Account No. 5401 $ 2,315.00 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) <%~<~o CITY OF TEMECULA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ROADS DIVISION GRAFFITI REMOVAL MONTH OF AUGUST, 2003 DATE LOCATION WORK COMPLETED 08/01/03 MAIN STREET BRIDGE REMOVED 24 S.F. OFGRAFFIT[ 08/04/03 MARGARITA AT MORAGA REMOVED 499 S,F. OFGRAFFITI 08/11/03 RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AT LYND1E LANE REMOVED 38 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/I1/03 PAUBA AT YNEZ REMOVED 100 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/12/03 YNEZ AT YNEZ COURT REMOVED 180 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/13/03 MEADOWS PARKWAY AT MIDDLE SCHOOL REMOVED 10 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/13/03 VIA LA VIDA AT VIA RENATE REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/19/03 PUJOL AREA REMOVED 2,292 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/20/03 TARGET CENTER REMOVED 265 S.F. OFGRAFF1TI 08/20/03 PAUBA AT VIA RAME REMOVED 41 S.F. OFGRAFFITI 08/20/03 2791t JEFFERSON REMOVED 63 S.F. OFGRAFFtTI 08/20/03 AMARITA AT VIA RICCI REMOVED 17 S.F. OFGRAFFITI 08/20/03 6TM STREET AT WINCHESTER CREEK APARTMENTS REMOVED 250 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/25/03 41935 4TM STREET REMOVED 34 S.F. OFGRAFFITI 08/25/03 TEMECULA MIDDLE SCHOOL REMOVED 72 S.F. OFGRAFF1TI 08/2503 VAIL RANCH PARKWAY WEST OF NIGHTHAWK REMOVED l0 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/25/03 CAMINO RUBANO AT VAIL RANCH REMOVED 78 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/26/03 RIDGE PARK DRIVE REMOVED 45 S,F. OFGRAFFITI 08/26/03 28464 FELIX VALDEZ REMOVED 307 S.F. OFGRAFF1TI 08/27/03 MAIN STREET BRIDGE REMOVED 80 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 08/29/03 VIA NORTE AT SOLANA WAY REMOVED 6 S.F. OF GRAFFITI TOTAL S.F. GRAFFITI REMOVED 4~415 TOTAL LOCATIONS 21 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK