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AGENDA
TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD AT
CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
43200 Business Park Drive
Temecula, California
Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
Officer Harry Cohen and Kaos, Police K-9
COMMISSIONERS: Katan, Ramos, Wedel, Lanier, Connerton
Lt. John Pingel - Temecula Police Department Annual Report
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 no~t 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 August 28, 2003 and September 25, 2003
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of Joint City Council and Public/Traffic Commission meeting of
August 28, 2003.
1.2 Approve the Minutes of September 25, 2003
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Request for Multi-Way Stop Signs - Promenade Chardonnav Hills
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a
resolution establishing Multi-Way Stop signs at the intersections of Promenade Chardonnay
Hills and Chemin Clinet, and Promenade Chardonnay Hills and Parducci Lane.
3. Fire Prevention Week 2003
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report regarding Fire
Prevention Week 2003.
4. Tri Tunnel Express
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review, and provide direction to staff regarding
the proposed Tri Tunnel Express between Riverside and Orange Counties.
5. Commission Meeting Schedule - November and December 2003
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule
the regular meetings for November and December 2003, and to perform the appropriate
postings and noticing requirements per the Government Code.
6. Traffic Engineer's Report
7. Police Chief's Report
8. Fire Chief's Report
9. Commission Reports
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on
Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
AUGUST 28, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council and Public Traffic Safety Commission convened in an adjourned regular joint
workshop at 6:07 P.M., on Tuesday, August 28, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of
Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ROLLCALL
Present: Councilmembers:
Absent:
Public Traffic Safety
Commissioners:
Absent:
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION REPORTS
Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, and Stone
Roberts
Katan, Lanier, Ramos, and Connerton
Wedel
No comments.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the minutes of July 24, 2003.
This item was continued to the Commission's next meeting of September 25, 2003.
COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR - SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
2 Acceptance of Offer of Dedication - Road and Utility Purposes for Moraqa Road and Via
Las Colinas as shown on Parcel Map No. 13466
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION OF
RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP 13466 FOR
ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES FOR MORAGA ROAD (LOT
A) AND VIA LAS COLINAS (LOTS B AND E) BUT NOT
ACCEPTING THOSE PORTIONS OF STREETS INTO THE
CITY-MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM AT THIS TIME
Because the need arose after the original posting of the agenda, Assistant City Attorney Curley
advised that the City Council, by way of a four-fifths vote, must make motion to approve
discussion of this item.
MOTION: Mayor Pro T em N aggar moved t o approve r eview o f t his item. The motion w as
seconded by Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Councilman Roberts who was absent.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman
Roberts who was absent.
COUNCIL/COMMISSION BUSINESS
3 Consideration of Red Li.qht Enforcement Actions
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Hear presentations from the Police Chief and the Public Works DirectodCity
Engineer regarding red light violations;
3.2 Discuss and provide direction regarding the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP) and
pilot red light photo enforcement system;
3.3
After deliberation, if appropriate, form a subcommittee of two City Councilmembers
and two Public Traffic Safety Commissioners to establish goals, participate in the
review of other agency's programs, to assist in the development of Temecula's
program, and to provide input regarding a public relations campaign;
3.4 Maintain a focused SLAP Program during the development of the pilot program.
Highlighting the item, City Manager Nelson introduced Police Chief Domenoe who, by way of a
PowerPoint presentation, provided an overview of the City's Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP)
as well as the enhanced enforcement efforts to address this matter, noting the following:
· That 50 days of enhanced enforcement resulted in 1,114 citations
· That approximately $14,000 has been expended in overtime to ensure a high level of
visibility
· That prior to enhanced enforcement, an average of 115 citations were written monthly.
In response to the City Council and Commission, Public Works Director Hughes and Police
Chief Domenoe responded as follows:
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· That an additional motorcycle police officer would cost approximately $150,000 plus
equipment cost
· That the Police Department as well has been amazed that the enhanced motorcycle
enforcement has not yet resulted in a reduction in the number of citations
· That it has not been determined if there have been repeat offenders
· That it has not been determined what percentage of offenders are city residents
· That two additional motorcycle officers should, with time, assist in the reduction of issued
citations
· That the placement of an officer in the middle of an intersection would not be safe
· That enforcement is a proven method of decreasing accidents as well as obtaining lawful
behavior
· That during the increased enforcement period, an officer has been located from early
morning to late evening at various intersections
· That only a sworn officer may write citations
· That drivers must be given ample time to safely travel through the intersection; would not
support the lengthening of the yellow light sequence
· That information could be published daily as to how many tickets were written and where
they were written
· That 90% of the written citations have been for left-turn hand violations
· That the top five intersections have been identified - Rancho California Road/Ynez
Road, Winchester Road/Ynez Road, Winchester Road/Margarita Road, Winchester
Road/Jefferson Road, and Rancho California Road/Old Town Front Street/Jefferson
Road
· That as per accident data, the City's most prevalent accidents are rear-end accidents
and that photo enforcement could increase these types of accidents by 60%
· That the issue at hand would be more of a resident frustration level versus the need to
address a safer environment at these intersections
· That the accidents that are occurring are not occurring because of improperly designed
or improperly functioning signals but because of driver error and driver judgment.
Police Sgt. Pino noted that most of the cited violators were aware of the enforcement but were
impatient and that the high visibility of motorcycle officers will be a deterrent, noting that these
officers could explain the violation as well as educate the driver.
In response to Commissioner L anier's comment, Public Works Director Hughes a dvised t hat
past testimony would indicate that there has been a reduction in violations within three to nine
months after the enforcement of red light cameras.
Mayor Stone relayed his desire to retain the police presence.
Commending the Police Department on a job well done, Councilman Pratt spoke in support of a
public education program.
Mayor Pro Tern Naggar relayed his support of additional motorcycle police officers.
For City Manager Nelson, Police Chief Domenoe advised that the hiring of one or two additional
officers would take approximately three months but that enhanced enforcement could be
continued through supplemental overtime. As the City's population continues to increase, Mr.
Domenoe noted that the City would be maintaining, with the added officers, its desired police
officer-to-resident ratio and that when the need for enhanced enforcement were to level off,
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these officers could be diverted to other functions. Mr. Domenoe relayed his personal
opposition to the use of red light cameras and spoke in support of a public education program.
Commissioner Ramos suggested that the associated violation fine be clearly visible at the
intersections.
Councilman Comerchero recommended the posting of additional signs, advising the drivers that
the intersections are patrolled by a motorcycle police officer and echoed his support for a public
education program, including driver education classes.
Commissioner Katan spoke in support of the increased enforcement.
For Chairman Connerton, Police Chief Domenoe clarified the point system as to how a driver
may loose his/her license.
Echoing the support for a public education program as well as additional police officers,
Chairman Connerton suggested the use of cable television, schools, homeowner associations,
and predriver education.
Councilman Pratt suggested publishing the names of violators in the newspaper.
Mayor Stone relayed his desire for the City to be proactive in its enforcement of laws; to
continue to promote the SLAP program; to enhance public education within schools/predriver
classes; and to acknowledge the drivers obeying the laws.
Mr. Douglas Neligh, 29500 Mira Loma Drive, noted that the real issue of concern would be
traffic congestion and suggested a short-term solution such as permissive left turns.
Relaying his opposition to the installation of red light cameras, Mr. Tom Stobbo, 30396 Via
Norte, commented on increasing the yellow light timing sequence and suggested the posting of
additional signage at major intersections, apprising drivers that the City will cite red light
abusers. Mr. Stobbo as well supported the need for public education.
In an effort to address driver frustration, Mr. Fred Schoonmaker, 38572 Corbett Canyon Circle,
suggested the correlation of traffic lights such that if a driver were to maintain a certain speed,
the driver would avoid any red lights, which, in turn, would as well address speeding issues.
Mayor Stone spoke in support of Mr. Schoonmaker's suggestion.
Commenting on the synchronization issue, Public Works Director Hughes advised that the
inconsistencies in synchronization are a result of Caltrans; that staff has attempted to
communicate with Caltrans, although to no avail, with regard to synchronizing Caltrans traffic
signal with the City's signals; and that the City's signals are synchronized.
City Manager Nelson further commented on the City's efforts to take over the responsibility of
SR 7 9 north a nd south and advised t hat t he City Council, t o further address t he issue, h ad
approved a full time position for a traffic signal technician.
Having reviewed a list of traffic timing signals within the City, Councilman Pratt relayed his
observation, contributing limited fault to timing but reiterated the need for a community
education program.
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For Councilman Comerchero, Public Works Director Hughes advised that because of the
operation of the freeway, Caltrans would continue to maintain signal timing control at Rancho
California Road and maintenance of the ramp signals but that the City will continue to
communicate with Caltrans in an effort to receive cooperation.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Naggar, Public Works Director Hughes noted that previously
approved road improvements as well as the ability to provide options to the drivers will provide
driver relief.
Addressing Chairman Connerton's comments with regard to traffic on the 15 freeway, it was
noted that staff has been regularly communicating with Caltrans; that the completion of French
Valley Interchange Project would greatly assist in that concern; and that discussions have
ensued with the Border Patrol, requesting the lessening of the stacking distance.
Although realizing the financial impact, Mr. Stobbo suggested the construction of bridges or
possibly elevated left-turn lanes.
Commending Mayor S tone for b ringing t his matter t o the City C ouncil/Commission attention,
Mayor Pro Tem Naggar relayed his commitment to public safety; spoke in support of the
addition of two motorcycle officers; supported the implementation of a public education program;
and relayed his reluctancy with officers awarding good drivers with promotional items,
suggesting that these promotional items be given to the violators.
Echoing and supporting previously made comments, Councilman Comerchero supported the
idea of providing promotional items to the violators; advised that unless it were the only possible
solution to this matter, he would not support red light cameras; supported the City approving two
additional motorcycle officers; and as well commented on the need for a public
relations/education program.
Reiterating his desire to publish the violators' names in the newspaper, Councilman Pratt spoke
in support of a public education program.
Mayor Stone thanked the Public Traffic Safety Commission for its support and input.
Commissioner Ramos expressed his appreciation for being a part of this workshop.
Speaking in support of additional enforcement, Commissioner Lanier suggested that the public
education program be extended to schools, top commuting employers, DUI checkpoints, etc.
Preferring the personal contact provided through enforcement, Commissioner Ramos spoke in
support of additional motorcycle officers; relayed his opposition to printing names of violators in
the newspaper; and suggested printing the number of people that have been cited at various
intersections.
Considering the additional enforcement would be self-funded by the violators, Chairman
Connerton echoed the previously made suggestions.
In closing, Mayor Stone noted that the existing red light abuse signs should be more visible with
Public Works Director Hughes advising that the City does not have the authority to place signs
at the Caltrans controlled signals. Mr. Hughes suggested the placement of signage at City entry
points which would apprise drivers that a red light abuse program is in affect.
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Councilman Pratt reiterated his desire to publish violators' names in the newspaper.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Naggar moved to approve the hiring of two additional motorcycle
officers; to authorize overtime in the interim; to coordinate an education program with the Public
Traffic Safety Commission, Police Department, and Public Works Department; to incorporate a
public relations campaign; to review the updating of existing signage (staff and Public Traffic
Safety Commission); to retain the stepped-up level of enforcement for another six months; to
provide the City Council, on a month-to-month basis, information pertaining to the number of
tickets written and whether the written tickets were City residents or non-residents; and to not
publish violators' names in the newspaper. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Comerchero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Councilman Roberts who
was absent and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Wedel who
was absent,
Chairman Connerton recommended that educational information be made available at the
upcoming Safety Expo.
In closing, Mayor Stone thanked the public for its input as well as the Police Department, Public
Works Department, fellow Council colleagues, Commissioners, and City staff.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:20 P.M., Mayor Stone Roberts formally adjourned the Joint City Council/Public Traffic
Safety Commission Workshop to the next regular City Council meeting on September 16, 2003,
7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California, and to the
next regular Public Traffic Safety Commission on September 25, 2003, at 6:00 P.M., City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Chairman Darrell Connerton
Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
September 25, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:08 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of
Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Connerton, Commissioners, Katan, Ramos, *Wedel,
and Lanier.
*It was noted that Commissioner Wedel arrived at 6:08
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Katan led the audience in the Flag salute.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of July 24, 2003
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 24, 2003.
MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Wedel and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval with the exception of Commissioners Lanier and Katan who abstained.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Request for Traffic Controls - Promenade Chardonnay 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.
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Senior Engineer Moghadam presented an overview of the staff report (as per agenda
material), noting the following:
That the Homeowners Association (HOA) is requesting three (3) median island
and a multi-way stop sign at the intersection of Chemin Clinet and Promenade
Chardonnay Hills;
That it would be staff's opinion that three (3) median island installations would not
achieve the results that the residents and HOA desire nor will it achieve the
Public/Traffic Safety Commission's objective to reduce the 85% percentile speed
to 30 mph.
Staff would recommend the continuance of the enforcement of the 25 mph posted speed
limit on Promenade Chardonnay Hills.
In response to Commissioner Lanier's query, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that the
parcels in the new subdivisions would have access to Butterfield Stage Road.
In response to Chairman Connerton's query, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted the
following:
· That the original agreement was to install seven (7), or as many island as it
would take to reduce the speed to 30 mph;
That after discussion with the homeowners who would directly be affected by the
islands, the HOA representatives recommended that the median island
installation be limited to only three locations; and that a multi-way stop sign at the
intersection of Chemin Clinet and Promenade Chardonnay Hills be installed.
At this time the Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. Joseph La Marca, 41138 Promenade Chardonnay, representing Promenade
Chardonnay Hills HOA, noted the following:
· That the recommendation of the raised median islands was that of Public Works
Director Bill Hughes, not the HOA;
That initially the raised median island solution seemed to be a good resolution;
but that after consideration, a n island adjacent to homes would be 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;
That Mr. Hughes met with the Fire Department and was informed that the area
between the curb and island was too narrow, creating difficulty for Fire Trucks
and ambulances to circle around;
That no other residential neighborhoods throughout the City have striping; that
there are homes off Honors Drive, but none that face Honors Drive so this did not
verify the efficacy of striping in a residential neighborhood.
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· That the HOA, as well as residents, would propose stop signs at the following
locations;
Chemin Clinet - facing North
Chemin Margaux--facing South
Chemin La Tache - facing North and South
Parducci Lane
The following individuals spoke in favor of stop signs:
Ms. Terri Feurestein 31469 Heitz Lane
Donald Smith 41209 Promenade Chardonnay Hills
Thomas M. Chimileski Jr. 41031 Promenade Chardonnay Hills
Ken Peterson 41260 Promenade Chardonnay Hills
Julie Wrather 41194 Promenade Chardonnay Hills
Linda Dippolito 41028 Promenade Chardonnay Hills
The above individuals spoke in support of the stop signs for the following reasons:
· That Promenade Chardonnay Hills has a severe traffic problem;
· That many children live in Promenade Chardonnay Hills;
· That a 10-year old boy was almost struck by a vehicle;
· That from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, there are many vehicles cutting through Chardonnay
Hills to get to Rancho California Road traveling around 45 mph;
· That stop signs must be installed at Sebastian and Culbertson Lane;
· That the residents have been requesting stop signs for over three years;
· That it is difficult sometimes to get in and out of driveways due to speeders.
At this time the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Wedel commended the residents for their patience and strongly
supported the residents and their recommendation of stop signs, recommending to
phase in stop signs.
For Commissioner Katan, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that there has been one
(1) accident in the last three years and 40 tickets issued in the last three (3) weeks.
For Commissioner Ramos, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the volume of traffic
is three times as much on Calle Medusa and that stop signs on Calle Medusa were not
recommended by staff.
Commissioner Ramos concurred with Commissioner Wedel in phasing the stop signs.
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Commissioner Lanier relayed he would support staff's comment that stop signs do not
work.
Chairman Connerton supported the installation of two stop signs while in time phasing in
the others and suggested police presence in the area during peak traffic periods.
In response to Commissioner Wedel, Mr. Joseph La Marca relayed that it would be
acceptable to start with two stop signs with the possibility of phasing in additional stop
signs; that the HOA representatives would be willing to meet with Senior Engineer
Moghadam and Director of Public Works Hughes to discuss the ideal locations for the
initial two stop signs; that the decided locations could then be forwarded to the
Commission for review.
For Commissioner Katan, Mr. La Marca relayed that the letter he sent to Mr. Hughes,
dated June 11,2003, would no longer be in effect.
Senior Engineer Moghadam concurred with Commissioner Wedel's recommendation in
having the Public Works Department and the HOA representatives get together to
choose the two ideal locations for the stop signs.
Mr. Moghadam also relayed that if the Commission were to allow the Public Works
Department and the HOA representatives to agree upon two locations this evening, this
item would not have to come back to the Public Traffic Safety Commission, it could go
directly to the City Council.
MOTION: Commissioner Wedel moved that the Public Traffic Safety Commission
authorize Senior Moghadam and Director of Public Works Hughes to meet with the HOA
representatives to determine the ideal locations to install two stop signs; that the matter
be readdressed in one month with a resolution at which time this item would be
agendized and brought back in a month from tonight. Commissioner Ramos seconded
the motion. For Commissioner Lanier, Mr. Joseph LaMarca noted that the residents that
may be affected by the noise due to the placement of stop signs would first be notified.
Voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Chairman Connerton
who voted N._Qo.
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.
Senior Engineer Moghadam presented a brief overview (as per agenda material), noting
the following:
· That staff has received a petition from the residents of Calle Pina Colada to
remove all the speed undulations between La Serena Way and Del Rey Road.
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That in 1993, the City Council conducted a speed undulation policy that had
certain criteria which Calle Pina Colada met and those undulations were
installed;
That the criteria was that affer two years, if 65% of the residents did not want the
undulations, the undulations could be removed;
· That the petition received from the affected residents covered 26 of the 29 Calle
Pina Colada residents except for a two who were not available at the time.
The City's speed undulation policy would allow the removal of undulations when the
following conditions are satisfied:
· Undulations are ineffective in reducing speeds and volumes of vehicles;
· Undulations were placed in locations conflicting with adopted guidelines;
· Evidence that the original locations are no longer in the best interest of the
community;
· A petition with 65% of residents are in favor of removal;
· Undulations have been installed for at least two (2) years.
Staff would recommend that the Public Traffic Safety Commission approve the request
and recommend that the City Council approve the removal of the speed undulations and
that staff will not support the installation of multi-way stop signs on Calle Pina Colada as
a substitute for the speed undulations.
For Commissioner Wedel, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the number of
residents in favor of the speed undulations were greater than 65%, which was the
minimum requirement.
Assistant to the City Manager Yates relayed that in 1993 the majority of the residents on
Calle Pina Colada were in favor of the speed undulations.
In response to Commissioner Wedel's query, Senior Engineer Moghadam stated that the
City Council decided on 65% as the removal policy.
At this time the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Rolfe Wittman, 30617 Calle Pina Colada, advised that he has been a resident of this
address for 10 years and was a resident at the time the undulations were installed; that
at that time, the City told the residents that this was an experiment and if it were to not
work, the City would have them removed, noting that the undulations are not effective.
Mr. Rolfe is in support of the removal of undulations.
At this time the Public Hearing was closed.
For Commissioner Wedel, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the last traffic speed
survey was completed several years ago; that before the installation of the undulations,
the speeds were in the 33 mph range but have decreased to 29 in one area and 27 in
another area.
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For Commissioner Lanier, Sergeant Pino relayed that the traffic officers are heavily
enforcing on La Serena and that Calle Pina Colada has not been brought to the attention
of the police but that this will be investigated.
MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to approve staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Wedel seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval.
4. Discussion on Planninq a Public Safety Expo
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file this report.
Assistant to the City Manager Yates presented an overview of the Public Safety Expo,
noting the following:
· That Chairman Connerton and himself have discussed on occasion ways to bring
additional items to the Commission for ideas;
· That the Commission will see more of Mr. Yates and Mr. Aaron Adams
discussing Public Safety items specifically Police and Fire items;
· That the City will be hosting a Public Safety Expo on November 14 and 15, 2003,
at Chapparal High School from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
· That on Saturday, November 15, the event will be in conjunction with the K-9
trials that are being hosted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department;
· That staff will be contacting agencies that have previously participated in the
event to again participate;
· That there will be no helicopter landings this year;
· That there will be a booth set up for the Public Traffic Safety Commission.
For Commissioner Ramos, Mr. Yates relayed that most of the agencies from the Public
Safety Expo 2000 will be participating in this event.
For Commissioner Lanier, Mr. Yates noted that Citizens Action Patrol (CAP) and
Citizens Corps would be attending this event.
In response to Commissioner Wedel's query, Mr. Yates noted that the K-9 dogs are
police dogs.
Commissioner Katan commented on what a tremendous event the last Public Safety
Expo was.
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Mr. Yates also expressed that the Fire Department will advertise their Explorer Post
Program.
Mr. Yates relayed that the City will be creating a marketing brochure for the
Commissioners to hand out to the public at the Expo and that the draft will be available
for review at the next Public Traffic Safety meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to receive and file. Commissioner Wedel
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
5. Discussion on Red Liqht Public Safety Education Pro.qram
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file this report.
Assistant to the City Manager Yates presented a brief report (as per agenda material),
noting that staff is requesting Commission input on the public education program; that
staff will come back before the Commission in November or December with a formal
education program.
Mr. Yates noted that if after today's meeting any of the Commissioners had any thoughts
for the public education program, to please contact him.
Commissioner Ramos, echoed by Commissioner Wedel, relayed that handing out
pamphlets a t restaurants notifying t he public o f t he ramifications o f running red Iights
would be an ideal location with Commissioner Wedel suggesting passing out such
information at the border check.
Commissioner L artier noted t hat t he Temecula residents w ho commute t o S an Diego
should also be notified of the SLAP (Stop Light Abuse Program) as well.
Chairman Connerton suggested advertising SLAP at the movie theater and also relayed
his desire for a disaster preparedness pamphlet.
Assistant to the City Manager Yates noted that he would be bringing forward the public
education component of the Fire Department in November or December.
Deputy Fire Chief Neuman relayed the following:
That National Preparedness has been scheduled for October 5 through 11, 2003,
noting the message for this campaign would be "When fire strikes get out stay
out"
That the lessons presented will be installing smoke alarms in the home and
testing them on a regular basis, in addition, practicing home fire drills in the
home, having escape routes, meeting places and other alternative route should
the primary escape route in the home be compromised;
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· That the overall goal would be to reduce the number of fire-related incidences
throughout the year.
Sergeant Pino relayed that the Police Department will be working with staff to resolve
the traffic violations in the City.
Commissioner Ramos also suggested informing the public on the adelphia community
channel.
MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to receive and file this report. Commissioner
Ramos seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
6. Commission Meetinq 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.
MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to reschedule the October 23, 2003 meeting to
November 6, 2003. Commissioner Ramos seconded the motion and voice vote
reflected unanimous approval.
Traffic En.qineer's Report:
Senior Engineer Moghadam gave a brief report noting the following:
That on September 16, 2003, the City Council awarded a contract to equip all the
traffic signals with a battery back-up system which would last six hours; that
these signals are City-owned and maintained;
· That eight (8) monitoring cameras will be installed at major intersections in the
next few weeks and that the Commission will be invited to these locations.
For Chairman Connerton, Senior Engineer Moghadam clarified that these eight (8) new
monitoring cameras are solely for the purpose of monitoring traffic flow, not for detecting
speed violations.
Police Chief Report:
Sergeant Pino gave a brief report, noting the following:
That the Police Department will be continuing its enforcement with the SLAP
Program; that weekly reports are being distributed rather than daily; and that
there are 90 to 100 red light tickets issued a week;
· That motor officers last month issued approximately 1,500 tickets to violators;
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· That there has been a decrease in the number of speed violations;
That motor officers are enforcing other areas such as Promenade Chardonnay
Hills and the local schools;
· That there has been a decrease in the number of speed violations due to the
enforcement of police officers.
Fire Chief Report:
Deputy Fire Marshal Neuman gave a brief report noting the following:
· That the Fire Department will be preparing for Fire Prevention Week;
· That members of the Fire Department will be volunteering for some of these
events;
· That year-to-date stats are:
o 723 plan checks;
o 418 inspections conducted in the City;
o 2,303 Community activities which include special events and school
programs;
o 2,574 Emergency responses in the City; that 90% of these calls
responded at the scene under five minutes or less; that in the City the
average response time is 3 minutes and 8 seconds, out of the City
average response time is 4 minutes 37 seconds.
Commissioner Lanier commended staff and the Public Works Department on its efforts
in working with the residents of Promenade Chardonnay Hills and Sergeant Pino for a
job well done.
Commissioner Wedel thanked the Police and Fire Department for its outstanding work.
Commissioner Katan congratulated the Police Department for all tickets issued.
Chairman Connerton welcomed Sergeant Pino back to the Police Department. Mr.
Connerton also requested that fellow commissioners to bring copies of the CIP to every
meeting, advising that the next few weeks the commissioners will receive their copies of
the 2003 Vehicle Code. Chairman Connerton also requested that this document be
brought to each meeting.
Chairman Connerton also noted that the LEDs in the traffic lights are an embarrassment
to our City and that close to half of the LED lights are missing.
In response to Chairman Connerton, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that more than
half of the LED lights in the city are out and that the City is currently awaiting the arrival
of new LEDs.
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ADJOURNMENT.
At 8:10 P.M. Chairman Connerton formally adjourned to November 6, 2003 at 6:00 P.M.,
in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
Chairman Darrell Connerton
Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle
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ITEM NO. 2
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
(~Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
November 6, 2003
Item 2
Request for Multi-Way Stop Signs - Promenade Chardonnay Hills
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing
Multi-Way Stop signs at the intersections of Promenade Chardonnay Hills and Chemin Clinet, and Promenade
Chardonnay Hills and Parducci Lane.
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting of September 25, 2003, the Public/Traffic Safety Cormmssion received a staffreport addressing
the HOA's request for traffic controls on Promenade Chardonnay Hills. Following a discussion of the issue,
the Commission disagreed with the staff recommendation to deny the request for multi-way stop signs and to
continue the enforcement of the 25 MPH posted speed limit. Instead, the Commission directed staff to work
with the HOA to select two locations along Promenade Chardonnay Hills for installation of multi-way stop
signs and bring the selected locations back to the Commission for approval and recommendation to the City
Council.
The two locations, Parducci Lane and Chemin Clinet, were included in the initial multi-way stop warrant
analysis performed at five intersections along Promenade Chardonnay Hills. At that time, the two intersections
did not satisfy the minimum warrant criteria for the use of multi-way stop signs. Although the minimum
warrant criteria is still not satisfied, the installation of multi-way stop signs at these two intersections appears to
be more practical because Parducci Lane and Chemin Clinet provide access to the development from Meadows
Parkway and Butterfield Stage Road. However, a letter from the Board of Directors will be necessary pr/or to
£mal approval by the City Council.
The public has been notified of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's consideration of this issue through the
agenda notification process and by mail.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the Public Works Routine Street Maintenance Account for signing and striping.
Attachment:
1. Exhibit "A" - Location Map
1
EXHIBIT "A"
LOCATION MAP
300 0 300 600 Feet
ITEM NO. 3
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
November 6, 2003
Item No. 3
Fire Prevention Week, 2003
PREPARED BY:
Jason Neuman, Deputy Fire Marshal
Becky Obmann, Office Specialist
RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report
regarding Fire Prevention Week, 2003
BACKGROUND: Jason Neuman, Deputy Fire Marshal will be providing a recapitulation of events that
transpired over the month of October including Fire Prevention Week with emphasis on this years Fire
Prevention Week Campaign of "When Fire Strikes, Get Out, Stay Out".
FISCAL IMPACT: None
1
ITEM NO. 4
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
November 6, 2003
Item 4
Tri Tunnel Express
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review, and provide direction to staffregarding the proposed Tri
Tunnel Express between Riverside and Orange Counties.
BACKGROUND:
At Chairman Connerton's request this item has been brought back to the Comn~ssion for further consideration.
At the meeting of April 24, 2003, Mr. Bill Vardoulis, President, BV Engineering made a presentation to the
Commission regarcYmg a proposed tunnel wlfich would ca~y automobiles, trucks, high-speed rail transit, water,
lines, high voltage transmission lines, fiber optic lines and crude oil pipelines between Riverside and Orange
Counties.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachment:
1. The Californian Article October 24, 2003
2. Public/Traffic Safety Commission Agenda, April 24, 2003
1
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TUNNEL VISION
Project's proponent asks
for county, support
HENRI BRICKEY
STAFF WRITER
· TEMEcuI~ -- It the plan
for a 12:mile tunnel through
the. Santa Aha Mountains
connecting Orange and
Riverside counties is ever go-
ir/g tO take' off,.the project's
mastermind said Thursday
that he needs political and
economic.", backing from
Rivergide County.
"We need more support in
Riverside County now," said
Orange Co ,unty Civil Engi:,
neer Bill Vafdoulis, who cam~
Up with the idea for the tun.
nel, known as the Tri-Tunnel
Express, four years ago.
Estimated .to cost $3 bt-
lion, the project would con-
sist of a .set of three 45-foot-
diameter tunnels connecting
the Cajalco interchange on
Temecula mayor wants more info
on ·plan to build· expressway
· through the Santa Aha Mountains
Interstate 15 in Riverside
county with the junction of
Highways 241 and 133 in Or-
The underground system
is one of sevei'al options be-
.lng studied as a way to re:
lieve the heavily congested
Highway 91, the primary
route between Riverside and
Orange counties.
"If. we could get through
the political arena, it.
wouldn't take long tO get this
tunnel built," Vardoulis said
at a luncheon Thm:sday .in
Temecula sponsored bythe
Economic Development Cor-
poration of Southwest 'River-
side County~
· Politics aside~ Vardoulis
said getting the word out
about the tunnel costs money
m something his volunteer-
group promoting the [unnel
lacks, he said.
"It takes money to do this,
hy the way, and we raise it
through private donations,"
Vardoulls said.
Temecula Mayor Jeff '
Stone, who attended Var-
doulis~ presentation, Said af-
ter the luncheon that if the
peopl~ of Riverside County
want ~he'tunnel, local offi~
· TUNNEL, B-7
THE CALIFORNIAN 10/24103
TUNNEL
Com~ued ~om B4
cials need to start expressing
an interest in it.
"We really should investi*
gate this further, and maybe
it's 'going to take some of
(Temecula's) leadership to en:
tice some of the other local
cities to get in/,olved hi this;
Stone said.
· The first step, Stone said,
would be to d~scuss how local
governments could help'fi-
nance a feasibility study for
.the proposed t. nnel. Only
whbn more .details are in
hand, Stone sald~ will govern.
ments 'know for certain
whether the project can real.'
istically be done.
~Somebody's going to have
*tO show some leadership to
· get an honest evaluation of
without political backing, the
opportunity to build the proj-
ect soon will slip away, he
said.
Before much longer, Var-
doulis said, most of the land
along I-1S will be bought, and
after-that ha?pens, it will be
too expensive to obtain
through condenmation.
"If We wait long enough,
we'won't b~ able to enter any-
where on the 15,' Vardoulis
said.
V/~rious projections show
trafffc on Highway 9! nearly
doubling from 250,000 cars
per day now to more than
470,000 cars in 25 years if an-
other highway is not built.
TO find another route,
Riverside and Orange county
officials are splitting the cost
of a$3 million~ 18-month study
. to examine different conidors
between the counties.
!'Time is running out, and
this project,~ Stone said. we haven't done anything but
With constructionestimat-, say, 'Let's have another
ed to t~ke three years; Yak- Study,'" Vardoulis said. "We
doulis said the entire'project need something that can be
could be finished by2010. BUt. done fluickly because the
dock is ticking. We're.nmning
out of time."
Last m6nth, Riverside
· County Supervisor Bob Buster
publicly announced that the
proposed tunnel was quickly
becoming a "pipe dream" be-
cause of ventilation problems
that would make the project
Cost-prohibitive and cause
more environmental damage
than initially expected.
ThursdaY, Vardoulis disput-
ed Buster's claims and said ·
they were a stall tactic ~o ldll
the project.
"Y6u can Ventilate this
very, very easily and remove
95 percent of all pollutants
(with faus)?Vardoulis said.
Contact staff writer Hen~'BdCkey
; at (909) 676,4315, Ext. 2616,
· i or hbfickey~,aliforniafi.com.
THE CALIFORNIAN 10/24/03 9. o~c ~
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
~'~Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
April 24, 2003
Item 2
Tri Tunnel Express
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting of December 12, 2002, Public/Traffic Safety Commissioner Katan requested that staffarrange a
presentation regarding the tunnel being proposed between Riverside and Orange Counties. The proposed
tunnel would carry automobiles, tracks, high-speed mil transit, water, high voltage transmission, fiber optics
and crude oil between the two counties.
Mr. Bill Vardoulis, President, BV Engineering will provide a presentation regarding the status and scope of the
project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachment:
1. Exhibit "A" - Resume and Newsletter
BILL VARDOULIS
President and Chief Executive Officer
BV Engineering
Bill Vardoulis has a 30-year record of extensive public and pdvate service to Orange County
including terms as mayor and council member of the City of Irvine, director of the County
Sanitation District, member of the Orange County Transportation Commission, president of the
Irvine Chamber of Commerce, member of the Building Industry Association board of directors,
and numerous other affiliations with both public and pdvate agencies and organizations. Mr.
Vardoulis has developed productive working relationships with major local and state agencies
and is actively involved as project manager/director of special projects.
Mr. Vardoulis' involvement with transportation issues began in 1975 as a member of the
Southeast Orange County Circulation Study team that identified the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corddor and in 1977, the Northeast Orange County Circulation Study team that
introduced the Eastern Transportation Corridor. He was instrumental in the formation of the
Joint Powers Authority that developed financing of the three toll roads built by the Orange
County Transportation Corridor agencies. He has chaired the Transportation Committee of the
Building Industry Association for more than 15 years.
Pdor to founding BV Engineering, Mr. Vardoulis was president of Church Engineering, Inc., and
(following its acquisition) president of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jemigan - West, with offices in
California, Nevada and Utah. These firms have designed numerous roads and transitways,
many under the direction of Mr. Vardoulis.
Education.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH - M.B.A.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - M.S., Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Professional Registrations/Affiliations
Former mayor and city council member, City of Irvine
Board member, Building Industry Association (BIA)
Chairman, BIA Transportation Committee
Board member, Irvine Chamber of Commerce (past president)
Board member, Irvine Transportation Authority
Member, American Society of Military Engineers
Former commissioner, Orange County Transportation Commission
Former director, County Sanitation Districts of Orange County
Former commissioner, Irvine Transportation Commission
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xpressmn
Oflidel neWSletter of the Tn'Tunnel Express'
published by ROC-Link, Inc., I~ine, CA
Tn'Tunnel Express"
A project of ROC-Unk, Inc. a non-profit
Car~omla Coq)omion, advocating a mul~
purpose tunnel between central Orange
County and wes~ central Rive~de County,
to cam/automobfles, tracks (cenied on
ra~), high.speed rail transit, water (from
Lake MaUhews), high v~ltage transmission,
fiber optics, and crude ml;
The. company's purpose is also to
conduct technical, environmental, i, d~T~ air
qual~ and habifat intms~m anall~ses.
Technical ahalyses include research of
cunent tunnel technology and design,
prelimina~ dedgn of connections at each
end of ~he tunnel, financial analyses, and
agreements for various user leases,
1his organization is fanned to establish
the feasa~oil'e/of the tunnel concept and if
feasible, a new phase of work will be
identified, but not specifically undertaken
as part of this non*profit corporation.
One Corporate Pa~. Suite I01
Tel g49-852-0517 Fax 949-852-9582
TfllTunnel Express~' Steering Group
JeflyAmante
Pmsideflt. I~ne C~amber of COmmerce
Ph~ Anthony
DireC~r, OC Water D~st~t
Wes Bannister
F~,ate Insuranc~
Brett P. Barbre
I~rector, Munidpal Water Distric~ OC
Peter Edalat
S~q~4edica, Inc.
Ken Hansen
In'ne P~anning Commissioner
Jim Hawkins
Fres, sintelligent
Tom R. Jerele, Sr.
Consu~nt
Tom Kenny :
Tony Korba
.. Bu~neSSrnan
~ank MiChele~a:
Municipal Water District of Orange County Endorses
Multipiwpose Tunnel
On October 2, 2002, by unanimous vote of the seven member Board of Direc-
tors, the Munidpal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) endorsed the
multi-purpose tunnel through the Santa ,Rna Mountains between Riverside and
Orange Counties.
MWDOC is the water planning and management agency for all of Orange
County and the first government agency to endorse the proposed Tri-Tunne
Express TM. The agency is urging the Orange County Transportation Commission,
the Riverside Transportation Commission, and the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California to join in this endorsement.
The Tri-Tunnel ExpressTM not only delivers up to 1,200 cubic feet per second
of potable water to Orange County, but can carry upwards of 150,00 cars and
trucks per day, a high speed rail system, and other utilities. Construction cost
would primarily be covered bythe users, with little or no government cost.
Finally, through exhaust filtration and scrubbing, there will be very little pollut-
ants entering the atmosphere.
What's the Need?
Congestion on SR-91 and safety
problems on Ortega Highway (SR-74)
have grown over the years to unman-
ageable levels. Toll lanes on SR-91
and other improvements have merely
been short-term solutions for these
traffic jams. Recent improvements to
5R-71 and new toll roads in Orange·
County (SR-241) both are feeding
more traffic into SR-91. Plus, the
renewed housing boom in Corona,
Narco, Chino Hills and Anaheim Hills
areas, and along the 1-15 corridor
north and south of SR-91, have only
worsened the situation.
Freight and utilities (such as
water, electricity, gas, oil, and fiber
optics) also have a growing need for
facilities connecting the two counties.
Truck traffic will grow even faster than
commuter traffic in the area.
Finally, the development of airports at
Ontario and March AFB will require
good grou.n.d access in order for them
to be effectwe. Both freight and
peop e will have to have time-
predictable ways of getting to these
fadlities.
Freeways Cost BillionS!
Ideas about increasing the capacity
between the two counties have been
studied for years. These have induded
widening SR-91 through Corona and
the Santa Aha Canyon, extending the
toll lanes eastward toward 1-15,
building new highways over the
mountains through the Cleveland
National Forest, constructing direct
connections between the SR-91 lanes
and SR-241 toll road and between the
SR-7! and SR-241, constructing a
southerly bypass around Corona, and
even double-decking the SR-91
Freeway, Cont~ued ~n next' p~ge
h , pressmn
Traffic Rate Doubles
Vehicles going from Orange County to
Riverside and San Bernardino court*
ties are expected to double from
230,000 cars a day to 450,000 cars a
day by 2010.
In addition the job growth in
Orange County and the housing
demand in the inland Empire will
greatly increase congestion. Housing
experts predict Riverside County will
need 95,000 new housing units to
accommodate its explosive growth!
Engineers are studying three
major corridors through the Cleveland
National Forest. One is a route from
Cajalco Road in Corona to the Foothill
(241) Toll Road; a route from Lake
Elsinore to San Juan Capistrano near
the Ortega Highway; a route from
Temecula to San Clemente. Officials
said only one alignment would be
chosen.
A New Road a Boon
for Business
Riverside County officials state that
1.5 million additional people are
expected to be living in Riverside
County by 2020.
Talk of a new freeway connecting
Riverside and Orange counties
through a tunnel has progressed from
'no way" to "let's talk about it,"
offidals on both sides of the county
line are now saying.
The economic development of
the region could be stifled without an
alternative to the Highway 91 conges-
tion-presently the only freeway
connecting the two counties. Gridlock
must be relieved with a new highway
altemafive to the 91.
Trucks currently comprise
over 1096 of trips
on the 9! Freeway
(30,000 trucks per day).
By the year 2020,
truck trips will double
to 60,000 per day.
No Roads, No Jobs
The Inland Empire (Riverside & San
Bemardino Counties) needs two
things - roads and air access for
passengers and cargo. The urgent
need is to get to market goods and
services that are produced in the
Inland Empire.
As growth continues to pour
more traffic onto the region's roads,
the altemative to Highway 91 is a
must-do study for elected
offidals.
The idea of a new
freeway is finally getting
more support from
various officials. Now, the
discussion is moving from
whether a new corridor is
needed to what path it
should take. Some say a
new freeway is needed
even if Highway 91 is
widened.
A new freeway would
provide shorter and faster
access to Riverside County's
less-expensive housing.
Reports show the median-priced
home in Orange County is now out of
reach of 75 percent of prospective
home buyers. Employers' salary costs
continue to rise as the availability of
qualified employees continues to
decline.
There is growing support for the
Trffunnel Express" alternative align-
ment among Orange County's busi-
ness community.
The BIG Traffic Crisis
is Just Ahead
There is a real need to provide a
viable connection between Interstate
15 in Riverside and State Highway
241 in Orange County near Irvine to
facilitate the increasing traffic move-
ment between the two counties
while minimizing environmental
impacts.
Ideas about increasing the capacity
between the two counties have been
studied for years, and now the
urgency is on top of us. These have
included:
(1) Widening 5R-91 through
Corona and the Santa Ana Canyon
and extending the toll lanes eastward
toward 1-15;
(2) Building new highways over
the mountains through the Cleveland
National Forest;
(3) Constructing direct connections
between the SR-91 lanes and 5R-241
toll mad and between the SR-71 and
SR-241;
(4) Constructing a southerly bypass
around Corona; and even
(5) Double-decking the 5R-91
Freeway.
www. tritunnelexpress.com
Th ,press on
The Riverside to
Orange County Unk
The TriT~nnel ExpressTM system would
start just west of the 1-15 and Cajalco
· Road in Riverside County and extend
through the Santa Aha Mountains to
the interchange of SR-241 (toll road)
and SR-133 in Orange County.
Moving People and Services
The tunnel length would be
between 7 and 10 miles. Because.of
the need for moving people, goods
and utilities, the proposed project
would consist of three 40-foot
diameter tunnels. The project com-
cI~EAN ~AY, DIRE~T~WAY"
p~ises three side-by-side vented
tunnels. Two tunnels will accommo-
date one-way passenger vehicles and
multiple' utility company transmission
conduits. The third tunnel would
provide for commercial vehicle -
passage and high speed light rail
seMce together with a major water
transmission conduit, fiber optics and
phone lines.
Emergency exit stairwells would
provide access to all tunnels. Ventila-
tion stations along the mute would
circulate fresh air throughout the
tunnel system. 000
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Designed by TeamWay Marketing
Th .xpress on
~ur economies are depending on
movement between the two coun-
#e~ Economically, it (the corridor)
is vital to our future,~
However, difficulties, including
mountainous terrain, sensitive envi-
ronmental areas, and commercial and
'~sidential development in close
.Joximity to the existing highways
have made these ideas very expensive
and environmentally unacceptable.
Metrolink (commuter trains) has
helped, but not enough. Future
concepts like high speed trains and
maglev systems have been studied,
but alone may not solve traffic
problems in this corridor.
Planners estimate construction
on four proposed Western Riverside
County corridors at $2.2 billion from
Lake Elsinore-to-Orange County
connection, and $250 million to link
Temecula and Beaumont.
Currently 250,000 cars
squeeze through the 91
artery that connects OC and
the Inland Empire-a number
expected to hit 400,000
by 2o o!
www. tritunnelexpress.com
Why a tunnel?
Il our preliminary analysis shows that it
would be far less expensive than
widening existing freeways or building
a road over the mountains.
It would NOT displace
existing homes or
businesses. It would link
to freeways with
available capacity so
that you can continue
your journey at
reasonable speeds.
The project, once
funded and backed by
the political establish-
ment (local, county,
state, and federal) could
than five years.
Finally, it would have
almost none of the environmental
impacts associated with the other
altematives. It even has fewer impacts
than living with the existing situation.
Environmentally Better
Most important--the tunnel would
have almost none of the environmen-
tal impacts associated with the other
above ground alternatives. It even has
fewer impacts on the environment
than living with the existing congested
situation.
High Power Transmission Unes
Could Go Through The Tunnel
There is a probability that the pro-
posed three vehicle and truck tunnels
will be piggybacked with other uses,
such as water and oil pipelines under
the roadways, and even car~, the
needed 500,O00-volt power transmis-
sion lines. The tunnel would provide
an alternate route for these high
power lines from going over the
Cleveland National Forest, and endan-
gering the sensitive wildlife environ-
ment.
Who would build it?
A consortium of private engineering
and construction firms would design
and build the tunnels. Connector
roads could be a combination of
private and pubic investments,
depending on the final configuration.
Why this route?
The Trffunnel ExpressTM mute currently
under consideration from 1-15/Cajalco
to SR-241/SR-l:53 is one that would:
· Provide the most relief to SR-91
· Be attractive to needed utilities
· Connect to freeways that have
ample capacity
· Have the fewest environmental
impacts
· Be financed privately
How much would it
cost?
Current estimates are in the range of
$:5.0 to $:5.5 billion. This would cover
three large tunnels and connecting
stairways at 1,000-foot intervals. If,
however, costs grow to much higher
levels, there will be no impact on the
taxpayer. Simply put, if it can't pay for
itself through user fees, it won't be
built.
What about safety:
earthquakes and
ventilation?
Preliminaq~ designs include state-of-
the-art safety features, earthquake
sensing and design elements, and
ventilation. The use of electric truck
trains and ventilation scrubbing
equipment will assure far cleaner air.
Options being considered are to
have all vehicles (autos and trucks)
conveyed or pulled through the
tunnels with engines off. The trade-off
is the cost of the conveyor system
versus the cost of ventilation, fleering
the air, and estimated cost impacts of
potential in-tunnel acddents.
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ORANGE COUNTY EDITION
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He Tunnels Feverishly:....::.
TOward a Traffic Solution
On his own, engineer
with a political resume
'gets Orange-Riverside
county plan noticed.
By DA~ W~IF~L
Bill VardouUs of Corona d~l
Mar lreely adralts he sullers I1,.o m
an acute case of tunnel vision.
For three years, the 64-year-old
mechanical engineer, former Ir-
vine mayor and transportation
wonk has exhau~ecl his spare
time on a crusade to [?'/did the
longest subterranean hlghws,y in
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ITEM NO. 5
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
November 6, 2003
Item 5
Commission Meeting Schedule - November and December 2003
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the regular
meetings for November and December 2003, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing
requirements per the Government Code.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the upcoming November and December Holiday Season, it is recommended that the Commission
consolidate the meetings of November 27, 2003 and December 25, 2003 into one (1) meeting. Staff
recommends combining the two (2) meetings into one (1), to be scheduled for Thursday, December 11,
2003.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ITEM NO. 6
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
APPROVAL
CITYATTORNEY
DIRECTOR OFFINANCE
CITY MANAGER
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager/City Council
William G. Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
October 28, 2003
Department of Public Works Monthly Activity Report
RECOMMENDATION: Attached for City Council's review and filing is the Department of
Public Works' Monthly Activity Reports for the month of September, 2003.
MOACTRPT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Monthly Activity Report
September / October 2003
Prepared By: Amer Attar
Submitted by: William G. Hughes
Date: October 22, 2003
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1. Children's Museum
This project will construct a 7,500 square foot children's museum. 2H Construction has completed
the structural repairs to the building shell. All that remains in their scope of work is the stucco repair
and painting. Fleming Construction, the original contractor for the building shell improvements,
returned to the job site in October and demolished the gazebo porch floor in order to replace it with
the matching porch boards. Sparks Exhibits and Environments has been given the notice to
proceed with the installation of the museum exhibits.
2. Pechanga Parkway (Formerly Pala Road) Sound Wall Improvements
Under this project, sound walls will be designed and constructed on the southwest side of Pechanga
Parkway, from Rainbow Canyon Road to the Pechanga casino and on the northeast side along the
residences just north of Loma Linda. Bullard Construction has completed the section of the sound
wall on the northeast side of the project, along Jedediah Smith, and is replacing the back yard
fences that join to the sound wall. On the west side of the project the section between Masters and
Muirfield is nearing completion with the contractor grouting and capping the wall. Footings have
been poured at the section between Muirfield and Via Consuelo and the masons are bring the wall
up a layer at a time. The wall footing has been excavated between Via Consuelo and Huron. The
project is on schedule at this time.
3. Rancho California Road Bridge Widening Over Murrieta Creek
This project will widen Rancho California Road Bridge over Murrieta Creek 35 feet on the south and
15 feet on the north to provide four additional traffic lanes. CIDH pier pilings are complete, the right
and left bridge decks have been poured and the right side has been stressed and its faisework
removed. Completion of the project is anticipated in the Spring of 2004 although the allowable
working days extend into August of 2004.
4. Rancho California Sports Park ADA Access and Shade Structure
This project entails the design and construction of ADA compliant concrete walkways to the
remaining ball fields, 3,4,5,7 & 8. This project is complete. The Notice of Completion will go to the
City Council at the October 22, 2003 meeting.
5. Pavement Rehabilitation Program - FY 2002~ 2003
The project involves removing and replacing the pavement in the two westbound lanes of Rancho
California Road between Margarita Road and Meadows Parkway. R. J. Noble started the work on
8/08 and substantially completed it on 10/02. Currently, the contractor has been performing
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punchlist items (i.e., striping). The contractor and inspector will meet to go over the last billing
quantities.
6. John Warner Road Assessment District
Under this project an assessment district was formed. This district includes the construction of street
and storm drain improvements in the John Warner Road area. Final waterline relocation plans were
received from RCWD on 10/8/03, and an amended Notice to Proceed dated 10/13/03 was issued to
McLaughlin. Storm drain installation on John Warner Rd. began on 10/8 and is proceeding, but is
being delayed due to ongoing utility conflicts. Utility conflicts continue to plague the entire project,
with agencies either being non-responsive or not following through on pledged actions when
responding. A prime example of this is RCWD, who on 10/17/03 stated that they would have a crew
out on 10/20 to relocate 2 services in conflict with the storm drain, then on 10/20 completely
reversed themselves and claimed it would be 3 weeks before they would be able to respond. Work
to resolve utility conflicts is ongoing, and construction work is fitfully proceeding.
7. Rancho California Road Widening & Median Modifications East of Ynez Road
The project will include the closing of the two median openings on Rancho California Road in front
of the Town Center, while lengthening the left turn lanes at Ynez Road, Town Center Drive, and Via
Los Colinas to improve traffic circulation. In addition, a dedicated right turn lane will be added on the
eastbound direction on Rancho California Road at Ynez Road. Notice to Proceed was issued to
contractor (R.J. Noble) on 9/22~03, and construction activity began on 10/13/03. Phase 1 of the
work is the constructing the right-turn pocket on westbound Rancho Califomia Rd. and traff~c control
was implemented for this phase. Clear and grub work was completed on 10/16/03, and as with the
John Warner project, utility conflicts are an issue, specifically with Edison, who have a pullbox and
light pole to move in this area. Work is continuing around this, however, with retaining wall
construction and sign/sculpture relocations scheduled for the week of 10/20/03. Edison is also
scheduled to relocate this same week. Traffic control is an issue, with impacts to traveling public
being moderate. After several complaint phone calls from public after first weekend of traffic
closure, contractor will be encouraged to remove as much traffic control devices as possible before
the weekend.
PROJECTS BEING ADVERTISED FOR BIDS
NONE
PROJECTS IN DESIGN
1. Pechanga Parkway (Formerly Pala Road) Improvements - Phase II (SR 79 South to
Pechanga Road)
This project will widen Pechanga Parkway (formerly Pala Road) to its ultimate width from the
Pechanga Parkway Bridge to Pechanga road. The City is currently working with Caltrans' Local
Assistance and City's Environmental Consultant to expedite the environmental approval process.
The Preliminary Environmental Document Classification (NEPA) of the project has been determined
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to be an "Environmental Assessment" (EA). Required technical studies (involving Federal action)
will be included in the EA. The Planning Department completed Addendum No. 3 to the Wolf Craek
EIR and the Notice of Determination (NOD) for the project. The Addendum and NOD were needed
to satisfy all CEQA requirements for the project. The City will return checkprints to DMJM+HARRIS
when all of the street plans/specifications/utility companies' comments are completed.
This project will be divided into two stages. The first stage is to construct the storm drain triple box
culvert and the channel improvements north of Loma Linda. Construction of this stage is scheduled
for Fall 2003. The second stage will construct the remaining street improvements and drainage
structures. Construction of this stage will start once the first stage is completed.
2. Pechanga Parkway Storm Drain Improvements - Phase II
This project will construct the storm drain triple box culvert and the channel improvements north of
Loma Linda. As part of this stage the entire Pechanga Parkway, Phase II project will be
envirenmentaliy cleared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
City has completed the legal descriptions and plats needed to transfer Right of Way to RCFC &
WCD for maintenance of the storm drain system. The City submitted a design/construction
agreement to RCFC & WCD for their review and approval. The agreement included an overall dght
of way map and irrevocable offers of dedications with associated legal descriptions and plats. The
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requested that the City and RCFC & WCD make additional
changes to the lower section of the Wolf Valley Creek Channel. The consultant has redesigned the
outlet facility. The consultant has completed the redesign and the plans were submitted to RCFC &
WCD for final check and approval on October 10, 2003.
3. Temecula Library
A full service library, approximately 34,000 square feet in area, will be designed and built on Pauba
Road, just west of Fire Station #84. This project will provide the community with library resources
and services. A separate parcel has been created for the library for bond purposes. The application
to the State was submitted on 6/13/02. The City's application was not among the approved ones.
The City resubmitted its application for the second round of funding approvals later this year.
Construction is delayed until Spring 2004, provided that the City receives funding. Utility services
construction will be coordinated with Pauba Road, Phase II Street Improvements.
4. Pauba Road Improvements - Phase II (Margarita Road to Showalter Road)
This project will widen Pauba Road from Showalter to just west of Margarita Road to its ultimate
width. The City has reviewed the 100% Design Plans submitted by the consultant. Specifications
are under review. Plans were sent to all utilities and utility issues are being addressed. The
environmental documents have been finalized by the City's Planning Department and the public
comment period will begin when library funding is granted which may not take place for some time.
Work is being coordinated with the library project.
5. Landscaping and Sidewalk On SR 79 South (Old Town Front Street to Pechanga
Parkway)
The project consists of the design and construction of new sidewalk, irrigation, and landscaping
along State Route 79 South between Old Town Front Street and Pechanga Parkway. The City has
just received final planting and irrigation plans for this project. Civil plans have been sent back for
minor revisions. Planting and irrigation plans were forwarded to Homeowners Association property
management office on 8-11-03 and we received a positive feedback. Also, City has received
comments from Caltrans. These comments were forwarded to the designer to make the revisions.
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6. Temecuta Sports Complex
A new 40+ Acres sports complex will be built at the corner of Pechanga Parkway and Deer Hollow
Way. The City Council approved the Conceptual Master Plan of the project and funding at the
January 14, 2003 meeting. Design of the proJect continues with @0% submittal scheduled for mid
November. Coordination efforts with the developer and utility companies are underway.
7. Bridge Barrier Rail Upgrade, Rainbow Canyon Road over Pechanga Creek/Del Rio Road
over Empire Creek
This project will replace the existing barrier rails of the Rainbow Canyon Bridge over Pechanga
Creek and the Del Rio Road Bridge over Empire Creek. Simon Wong Engineering (SWE) delivered
the 100% Plans and Engineer's Cost Estimate in early October. The Specifications are complete.
The request for authorization for construction funding was sent to Caltrans on 1/14/03. Caltrans
responded via e-mail on 8/1/03 saying that their Obligational Authority (OA) for all local federal aid
projects has reached its limit for this year and will not be available until the new federal budget is
approved sometime after 10/1/03. Once Caltrans approval is received (sometime after 10/1/03) the
project will go out to bid.
8. Fire Station - Wolf Creek Site
A fire station will be built at the Wolf Creek Site. The Plans have been approved with the exception
of the grading plans. Site address was assigned and will be delivered to consultant designer week
of 10/20/03 to establish utilities. Final approval of the grading plans is forthcoming.
9. Vail Ranch Park (Near Pauba Valley School) - Add Amenities
This project will add amenities, including play equipment, to the recently annexed Vail Ranch Park.
RHA Landscape Amhitects/Planners Inc. is the design firm. The final design documents were
resubmitted to the City during the last period. Final review is complete and Mylars will be submitted.
The specifications are being prepared. The project will go to City Council in November for
authorization to advertised for bids.
10. Murrieta Creek Multi Purpose Trail
This project will build portions of the equestrian and bike trails along Murrieta Creek within City
limits. The City has received a federal grant of $1,214,000. Caltrans has given the City the
"Authorization to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering." We are working with US Army Corps of
Engineers and Riverside County Flood Control to coordinate the trail design with the Murrieta Creek
Improvement project. A progress meeting was held on Sept. 30, 2003. The preliminary design was
discussed as was the Corps of Engineers schedule.
1'1. State Route 79 South Medians
Under this project medians will be constructed on State Route 79 South within the City of Temecula
limits. The City Council approved a design agreement with Project Design Consultants (PDC) on
May 27, 2003. PDC just received an encroachment permit to perform field surveying. They are in the
process of doing the preliminary design.
12. Guardrail Installation and Replacement On Rainbow Canyon Road
In this project, old guardrails will be replaced and new guardrails will be installed in needed locations
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on Rainbow Canyon Road within the City of Temecula. Authorization to request proposals was
received from Caltrans and the RFP went out on June 11,2003. Proposals were received on July 1,
2003 and negotiations with the highest ranked firm is in progress. Once Caltrans approves the
recommended consultant the agreement will go to City Council for approval.
13. Old Town Southern Gateway Landscaping
Under this project, 10,000 square feet remnant parcel west of Front Street, which was created by
the realignment of First Street, will be landscaped. ProJect plans and specifications are complete.
Council approval for advertisement is scheduled for the October 28, 2003 meeting.
14. Rancho California Road Widening, Old Town Front Street to 1-15 (Southside)
This project will provide a right turn lane for southbound 1-15 motorists and explore the possibility of
providing a dual left turn lane from westbound RCR to southbound Front Street. Design and
analysis of alternatives is underway. Alternatives study will be complete at the end of November.
15. Old Town Community Theatre
This project will construct a 20,000 square foot community theater complex and refurbishes the
existing Mercantile Building. Plans are through Building plan check. A construction management
firm has been chosen and a portion of their work (e.g., cost estimate and constructability check is
complete). City Council approved the pre-qualification of the general contractors on July 22, 2003.
We are in the process of acquiring Fourth Street right-of-way for utilities and access. The Regional
Water Board has approved the 401 permit, we are awaiting Army Corps 404 permit. The goal is to
get the PS&E completed and sent out for bids in November.
16. Fire Station - Northeast Site (Roripaugh Ranch)
This project will construct a new fire station in the north part of the City. Amendment of the design
agreement, for final design, was approved at the 6/10/03 Council meeting. The developer has
deposited the additional funding necessary to complete final design and bid the project. 90%
drawings were submitted to Building on 8/26/03 and they are due back on 9/12/03. The land for the
station is set to be dedicated as part of the tract map acceptance on 9/16. The timing of the station
will be impacted by the developer's ability to provide finished street grades, finished site grading and
site utilities. The developer's 3rd plan submittal of the street and grading plans expected on
10/17/03.
17. Jefferson Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II
This project will rehabilitate Jefferson Avenue from approximately 650 ft south of Overland Dr. to
Rancho California Rd. The rehabilitation will include pavement overlay and road/driveway
reconstruction. On 09/23, City Council approved the design services contract. After AEI returned the
executed contract, City staff and AEI had the kick-off meeting on 10/08. City provided to the
consultant reference documentation (i.e., utility records, traffic signal plans, improvement plans,
original base sheets, etc.) AEI is to begin design and reconvene with City on 11/05 for a progress
meeting.
18. Main Street Bridge Over Murrieta Creek (Replacement)
New Project. This project will replace the existing Main Street Bridge over Murrieta Creek. A
Request For Proposals was issued on 9/16/03. Proposals were submitted on 10/7/03 and are being
reviewed by City staff. Staff is also preparing an application for Highway Bridge Replacement and
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Rehabilitation (HPRR) funds.
19. Diaz Road Realignment
Under this project, Diaz Road will be realigned to Vincent Moraga Road at Rancho California Road.
Business Park Drive will be a T-intersection at Diaz. City staff is currently designing the project. The
project is on-hold, except for the two traffic signals at Diaz Rd. & Rancho Way and Business Park &
Rancho California Road. Right of Way acquisition process is ongoing. Plans for the two signals are
being finalized.
20. Winchester Road Widening Between Enterprise Circle and Jefferson
Th is project will widen Winchester road between Enterprise Circle and Jefferson Avenue. It will also
add a dght turn lane from Eastbound Winchester to Southbound Jefferson, starting at Enterprise
Circle. In-house design continues. Right-of-way plats and legals have been prepared and the
acquisition process is underway. Offers were sent out to the affected properbj owners on 08-05-03.
Jefferson median workshop with business and property owners occurred on 9/11/03.
21. Bus Bench Upgrades
Under this project, bus benches and shade structures will be installed and existing ones will be
upgraded at various locations. Project research on locations of current bus stops, existing bus
bench/shade structures, bus bench/shade structure costs and RTA routes is complete. Bus
bench/shade structure design and location options were reviewed and a report with
recommendations was prepared and is being reviewed by management.
22. Traffic Signal Installation - Citywide
New Project. Under this project, traffic signals will be installed on Meadows Parkway at La
Serena and at Rancho Vista. We are preparing the preliminary design information and research.
PROJECTS IN THE PLANNING STAGE
'1. I-t$1SR 79 South Interchange - Project Study Report (PSR)
This project will modify the 1-15/SR 79 South Interchange to accommodate projected future traffic.
The City will proceed with the modified alternative #5. The draft Project Study Report was submitted
to Caltrans and the City for review and comments on April 7, 2003. The City received Caltrans
comments on May 22, 2003. The City's responses to the comments were sent back to Caltrans on
June 3, 2003. FHWA and Caltrans comments are currently being addressed with PSR resubmittal
scheduled for the end of November.
2. French Valley Parkway Overcrossing and Interchange, Project Report (PR), Plans
Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Preparation
This project will construct an interchange between Winchester Road Interchange and the 1-15/I-215
split. The consultant continues to work on the Project Report. A PDT meeting was held on 09/24/03.
The Value Analysis session has been completed. Value Analysis report is currently under review.
In addition, this project was chosen to be the Federal Highway Administration's pilot program to
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accelerate projects. The program is called Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer (ACTT).
Workshops related to this program will be held in December. We are also pursuing the acquisition
of a number of properties to protect them from development.
3. Murrieta Creek Bridge - Overland Drive Extension to Diaz Road
This project will entail alignment studies and the design of an extension of Overland Drive, westerly
to Diaz Road, which includes a new bridge over Murrieta Creek. The proJect includes the widening
of Overland Drive from Jefferson Avenue to Commerce Center Drive, and the extension of Overland
Drive across Murrieta Creek to Diaz Road. Staff prepared an amendment to the original agreement
for the PS&E. Council approved the amend ment that included a scope of work to complete the P, S,
& E. The kick-off meeting will be scheduled for the week of October 20, 2003.
4. Alignment Study for Murrieta Creek Bridge Between Winchester Road and Temecula City
Limits and Diaz Road Extension
This study will determine the alignment and location of the Murrieta Creek crossing between
Winchester Road and the northern City Limits. In addition, the study will be combined with the Diaz
Road Extension alignment study and design. Coordination with the City of Murrieta, Riverside
County Flood Control and Army Corps of Engineers is necessary. The Consultant and Staff met
with Riverside County Flood Control to discuss possible alignments. The consultant is currently
awaiting data from Riverside County Flood Control in order to complete the work on the first draft of
the alignment study. Staff has yet to receive the data.
PROJECTS THAT ARE SUSPENDED OR ON-HOLD
1. Santa Gertrudis Bridge Widening at 1-15
This is Phase II of the Southbound Auxiliary Lane project at the southbound exit ramp for
Winchester Road. This project will widen the 1-15 southbound exit-ramp at the Santa Gertrudis
Creek Bridge to provide an additional lane on the exit ramp just north of Winchester Road. Staff is
revisiting the merits of this project in light of the Project Study Report for French Valley Parkway
Interchange. The study shows that this bridge may have to be removed in the future to
accommodate the new Interchange. This project is suspended indefinitely.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Bill Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent
October 3, 2003
Monthly Activity Report - September, 2003
The following activities were performed by Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division in-house personnel
for the month of September, 2003:
SIGNS
A.
B.
C.
Total signs replaced
Total signs installed
Total signs repaired
175
1
6
23
3~467
37
455
II.
TREES
A. Total trees trimmed for sight distance and street sweeping concerns
III.
ASPHALT REPAIRS
A. Total square feet of A. C. repairs
B. Total Tons
CATCH BASINS
A. Total catch basins cleaned
RIGHT-OF-WAY WEED ABATEMENT
A. Total square footage for right-of-way abatement
21,000
VI.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
A. Total locations
B. Total S.F.
35
6~602
VII.
STENCILING
A. 373 New and repainted legends
B. 2~629 L.F. of new and repainted red curb and striping
Also, City Maintenance staff responded to 33 service order requests ranging from weed abatement, tree trimming,
sign repair, A.C. failures, litter removal, and catch basin cleanings. This is compared to 43 service order requests
for the month of AuRust~ 2003.
The Maintenance Crew has also put in 92 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 September~ 2003 was $ 78~750.00
compared to $17~315.00 for the month of August~ 2003.
Account No. 5402 $15,000.00
Account No. 5401 $ 63,750.00
Account No. 999-5402 $ -0-
Ron Parks, Deputy Director of Public Works
Ali Moghadam, Senior Engineer (CIP/Traffic)
Grog Butler, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements)
Amer Attar, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements)
Jerry Alegria, Senior Engineer (Land Development)
0
CITY OF TEMECULA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ROADS DIVISION
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2003
TEMECULA AUTO MALL, PUJOL, TARGET CENTER,
09/02/03 GUIDENT PROPERTY REMOVED 908 S.F. OFGRAFFITI
09/03/03 27911 JEFFERSON REMOVED 98 S.F. OFGRAFFITI
09/03/03 AVENIDA DE MISSIONES @ VIA RIO TEMECULA REMOVED 400 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/04/03 27911 JEFFERSON REMOVED 93 S.F. OFGRAFFITI
09/04/03 28410 VINCENT MORAGA REMOVED 60 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/08/03 Isr STREET BRIDGE REMOVED 229 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/08/03 BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD S/O HWY 79 SO. REMOVED 1,647 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/08/03 TARGET CENTER REMOVED 314 S.F. OFGRAFF1TI
09/08/03 MARGARITA AT SANTA GERTRUDIS REMOVED 395 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09~08/03 NICHOLAS AT SANTA GERTRUDIS REMOVED 141 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/08/03 NO. GENERAL KEARNEY AT SANTA GERTRUDIS REMOVED 194 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/09/03 LA SERENA AT MEADOWS REMOVED 8 S.F. OFGRAFFITI
09/10/03 CORTE SAGUNTO AT CALLE REDONDELA REMOVED 3 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/10/03 VAIL RANCH PARKWAY AT NIGHTHAWK REMOVED 24 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/11/03 VAIL RANCH PARKWAY AT NIGHTHAWK REMOVED 30 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/11/03 PUJOL AT MAIN REMOVED 25 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/12/03 MARGARITA ROAD AT SANTA GERTRUDIS REMOVED 60 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/15/03 TARGRT CENTER REMOVED 400 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/15/03 MAIN STREET BRIDGE REMOVED 337 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/16/03 PUJOL AREA REMOVED 77 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/17/03 VIA RAIO TEMECULA REMOVED 49 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/22/03 6TM STREET ALLEY REMOVED 9 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/22/03 49171 4TM STREET REMOVED 72 S.F. OFGRAFFITI
09/22/03 42210 LYNDIE LANE REMOVED 6 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/23/03 4~h STREET REMOVED 60 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/23/03 4TM STREET AT MERCEDES REMOVED 237 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/23/03 49175 4TM STREET REMOVED 150 S.F. OFGRAFFIT1
09/23/03 CHARDONNAY HILLS REMOVED 180 $.F. OFGRAFFITI
09/24/03 LOMALINDA EAST OF PECHANGA REMOVED 100 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/25/03 RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AT MORAGA REMOVED 8 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/30/03 LOMALINDA AT PECHANGA REMOVED 63 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/30/03 6TM STREET AT FELIX VALDEZ REMOVED 225 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
TOTAL S.F. GRAFFITI REMOVED 6~602
TOTAL LOCATIONS 35
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