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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042204 PTS Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLlCfTRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APRIL 22, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula PublicfTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Katan led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALb Present: Commissioners Jacobs, Katan, Lanier, Ramos, and Chairman Connerton Absent: None. PRESENTATIONS: Certificate of Excellence. Chairman Connerton presented Associate Engineer Maxwell, a Certificate of Excellence, for his negotiations with the Riverside County Flood Control to provide the City with one-hundred thousand dollars in credit for the dirt removal of the Murrieta Creek project to the Wolf Creek Sports Park Project. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Kerry Hoffmans, 33905 Pauba Road, expressed concern with the grid lock situation on Pio Pico and Margarita Road. Commissioner's Reports Commissioner Jacobs relayed that he had the privilege of attending his Homeowners Association (HOA) Annual Easter Egg Hunt, and expressed his gratitude to the City for their volunteer Fire Fighter Program. Commissioner Katan relayed that this meeting was his last PublicfTraffic Safety Commission Meeting and thanked the Commission for his opportunity to serve on the Commission. Chairman Connerton thanked Commissioner Katan for his hard work and dedication on the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission and noted that it had been a pleasure working with him. Commissioner Ramos relayed that if one is traveling eastbound on 79 South that there is no sign indicating that Margarita Road turns to the left at the intersection of Margarita Road and Redhawk Parkway and would request that staff explore the possibility of adding a sign at the intersection of Margarita and Redhawk Parkway. R:\Mi nutes\Public T rafficSafetyCommissionO42204 Chairman Connerton echoed Commissioner Ramos' comments and noted that the same problem exists at the intersection of State Route 79 South with Butterfield Stage Road and Meadows Parkway. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of February 26. 2004 and March 25. 2004 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 1.2 Approve the Minutes of February 26, 2004. Approve the Minutes of March 25, 2004. MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to approve the Commission Consent Calendar. Commissioner Katan seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. French Valley Parkway/l-15 Overcrossina & Interchanae RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission receive and file a report regarding the French Valley Parkway/l-15 Overcrossing and Interchange Project. Principal Engineer Attar presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: ThaI: the French Valley Parkway/l-15 Overcrossing will be the largest project the City of Temecula has ever considered; ThaI: between 1998 and 2001 there were 314 reported accidents between Rancho California Road and the 1-15/1-215 split; and that the number is 70% higher than state average for similar facilities; ThaI: Temecula is one of the fastest growing City's in the whole state and accommodations for the increased traffic in the region is necessary; ThaI: the number of vehicles is expected to double in 15 to 20 years; . ThaI: in the year 2003, 150,000 vehicles traveled through the Temecula Valley; and that the number is expected to grow to 340,000 vehicles by the year 2030; ThaI: the current Level of Service (LOS) is between D and F; ThaI: with the proposed project, the LOS would be improved to an E; ThaI: a project study report has been completed per the requirement of Callrans and by the Federal Highway Administration; ThaI: a value analysis project was also completed by the City; R: \M i n u les \P ubi i c T ra ffieSa Ie tyCom miss; on 042 2 04 At this time, by way of PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Attar presented photo simulations while noting the following: That the project study report recommended Alternative II and IV; That at this time, staff is in the direction of Alternative IV; That the property acquisition process has been started and thus far, three (3) properties have been acquired and that five (5) more properties will be acquired; That Harveston will be dedicating most of its right-of-way that will be needed on the east side of the freeway; Thalt currently the cost of the preliminary design phase will range between 63 to 79 milli.on dollars; Thalt the funds will be coming from TUMF, Measure A bonds, City Capital Project Reserves, Development Impact Fees, CFDs, and Federal Funds; That the proiect report phase will be finished in 2005; That construction is anticipated to start in 2007 and be completed in 2009; That the City will be pursuing Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration to allow the City to construct the southbound off ramp from 1-15 to Jefferson Avenue to alleviate the traffic flow; and that if the City were successful, construction could begin in two years. For Commiissioner Ramos, Mr. Attar relayed that the City of Murrieta is a partner in the proposed project; that they have been involved from the beginning and that the City of Murrieta is involved with the monthly meetings; and that thus far, the City of Murrieta has not made a financial commitment. For clarification, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that although the City of Murrieta has not made any direct financial commitments, they have been working with their local street network to ensure that it's a rearranged in 0 rder to accommodate t he proposed interchange which could have been a dditional costs to the City; and that although they have not directly contributed any funding, they have been very cooperative. For Commissioner Jacobs, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that ever since the City's incorporation, the need to seek for new interchange connections have been a primary priority for the City. For Chairman Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the southbound Phase I project is a simple project; that there will not be any structures involved; and that the right-of- ways previously purchased will help facilitate the first phase. Mr. Hughes also noted that until the proiect report is completed, Caltrans will not permit the City to move forwVard with the first phase; that as soon as the project report is completed, the City will pursue moving forward. R:\M i nutes\Public T raffieSaletyCommission042204 It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file this report. 3. Parl¡ina Restrictions - Westside Business Park RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission recommend: 1. That the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a parking restriction on all streets in the Wests ide Business Park; and 2. That the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a parking restriction on Zevo Drive between Diaz Road and Winchester Road, Monday through Friday only. Director of Public Works Hughes presented a report (as per agenda material), noting the following: ThaI: at a previous PublicfTraffic Safety Commission meeting, the Commission approved a recommendation that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a full time parking restriction on all streets in the Wests ide Business Park; ThaI: staff was directed to bring back this item for the Commission to consider the feasibility of allowing on-street parking on Saturdays and Sundays on Zevo Drive to accommodate the heavy demand for on-street parking; and that the proposed part-time restriction has the concurrence of Equity Management, who represents the Westside Business Park Association and the Sunridge Community Church; ThaI: although staff would prefer to have one consistent system, the position was reevaluated and staff would request that the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission reconsider the previous action taken to have complete parking restriction at Westside Business Park, to establish a parking restriction on Zevo Drive between Diaz Road and Winchester Road, Monday through Friday only; ThaI: the public has been notified of the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission's consideration of this issue through the agenda notification process and by mail. For Commissioner Ramos, Mr. Hughes noted that Zevo Drive runs east and west and Diaz Road and Winchester Road (at it's intersection with Zevo Drive) run north and south. For Commissioner Jacobs, Mr. Hughes relayed that staff was recommending on-street parking only on Saturdays and Sundays on Zevo Drive. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Pete Olhasso, 42430 Winchester Road, representing Westside Business Property Owners Association, noted the following: R: \Mi nutes\Public T raffieSaletyCommission042204 ThaI: Sunridge Community Church has an option to purchase additional property adjacent to their existing parking lot; and that if the Commission were to disregard the CC8,Rs and allow parking on the Zevo Drive, the Church will opt to not purchase the adjacent lot; ThaI: the CC&Rs of the Association specificallv state that "all parking will be on site"; and that if the Commission were to approve parking on Zevo Drive, the City would be stating that the CC&Rs that were adopted for the property owners are not applicable. For Chairman Connerton, Mr. Hughes relayed that the City Council took no action in regard to parking resl:rictions or No Parking restrictions except on Diaz Road; that with regard to the other streets within the Westside Business Park, the City Council's intent was that the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission consider weekend parking only; and that the recommendation before the Commission is consistent with what the intent of the City Council is. Mr. John Johnson, 39926 Chalon Court, representing Sunridge Church, relayed the following: . ThaI: the property adjacent to the church has alreadv been purchased by the church; ThaI: due to lack of funds at this time, the church will not be able to pave the property for parking and that the time frame for paving for parking is currently unknown; ThaI: the church appreciated the temporary use of Zevo Drive during Easter Season. For Commissioner Ramos, Mr. Johnson relayed that the church makes an effort to not use Zevo Drive as ov'3rflow but it has been used on occasion. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Ramos relayed that the church has made a good faith effort in purchasing the adjacent property; that it would only be a matter of time when the church would be able to use the adjacent property for parking; and would be of the opinion that the church should be allowed to park on Zevo Drive on the weekends. Commissioner Jacobs noted that he understands the CC&Rs of the association, but does not see the hardship that the Westside Business Park would be taking on if weekend parking were allowed. Appreciatin!~ the Church's continued growth, Commissioner Lanier expressed concern that the City could be setting a precedent by disregarding the existing CC&Rs with regard to parking. For Chairman Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes clarified that the recommendation would be for the Commission to adopt both resolutions as presented in staff's report. MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to approve that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing¡ a parking restriction on all streets in the Westside Business Park. Commissioner Katan seconded the motion and Commissioner's Ramos, Jacobs and Chairman Connerton voted No, this motion did not pass. R: \Minutes\Pu blie T raffieSafetyCom mission042204 MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a parking restriction on Zevo Drive between Diaz Road and Winchester Road, Monday through Friday only. This motion died for the lack of a second. MOTION: Commissioner Jacobs moved to approve staff's recommendation as presented in staff's repol1. Commissioner Ramos seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Lanier and Katan who voted No. 4. Traffic Enaineer's Report Principal Engineer Moghadam presented a report per Commissioners request, noting the following: ThaI: per the direction of the Commission, staff confirmed that there is an intersection symbol sign at Wabash and 79 South; . ThaI: per the recommendation of the Commission and approval by the City Council, stop- signs were installed at Meadows Parkway and Royal; that staff received complaints from residents due to the noise created by the installation of the stop signs. 5. Police Chiefs Report Sergeant Pino presented a brief report, relaying the following: ThaI: the DUI car has been successful since January and that over 50 DUI arrests have resulted; ThaI: for the 5th straight month, the injury accident rate has been down due to the high visibility of the motor officers out in the streets; ThaI: the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP) resulted in 337 citations being issued during the month of March; Commissioner Lanier suggested that the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission recognize Officer Griffith who manages the DUI program. Chairman Connerton queried if the Commission would like to make a motion in regard to Commissioner Lanier's suggestion. MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to recognize Officer Griffith at a future PublicfTraffic Safety Commission meeting. Commissioner Katan seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 6. fire Chiefs Report Deputy Fire Marshal Neuman presented a brief report, noting the following: That two members of the Fire Department will be traveling to the City's Sister City; R:\Minutes\Publie T raffieSafetyCommission042204 . That two fireman will be visiting fire stations and riding with local fire departments exchanging fire policies and procedures; and that their emphasis will be to discuss fire safety, fire response, and fire prevention. For Chairman Connerton, Mr. Neuman noted that the status of the safety trailer will be mid- June, possibly July. Commissioner Jacobs thanked Commissioner Katan for his service to the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission. ADJOURNIIIIENT At 7:08 p.m. Chairman Connerton formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 7?1~" eh.mb.~. 43200 B~;,,~, p,~ Driw T'_.~ Chairman Darrell Connerton Administrativ ecreta nita Pyle R : \M i n utes \P ubi i e T raffieSafe tyCo m mission 04 22 04