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Home My WebLink About120904 PTS Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLlCITRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula PubliclTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Arbogast led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Arbogast, Jacobs, Youmans, Lanier, and Ramos. Absent: None. PRESENTATIONS: Battalion Chief Bryan Deyo presented a brief Power Point Presentation regarding the Roripaugh Training Burn and After Action Report. Police Chief Domenoe presented a Certificate of Appreciation to City of Temecula Police Department K-9 Officer Harry Cohen for his admirable performance at the K-9 trials held in November 2004. Corporal Cohen thanked the Commission for the Award of Appreciation. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS Commissioner Arbogast commended staff for their work at the Safety Expo. Ms. Arbogast also thanked Sergeant Wait and her graveyard crew for allowing her to participate in a ride-a-along and also thanked Fire Chief Windsor, Director of Public Work Hughes, and staff for time spent acclimating her to her new position. Commissioner Jacobs thanked staff for allowing him to attend a Traffic Commissioner's Workshop, in Pomona; that he also attended a Temecula Citizens Corp (TCC) meeting and encouraged the public and fellow Commissioners to be involved with the TCC which takes place the first Monday of the month at Fire Station 84 at 7:00 pm; also advising that the Automobile Club of Southern California will be offering a free tipsy tow service from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on New Year's Eve. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission 120904 1 Commissioner Youmans also relayed that he had a great time at the Safety Expo. Commissioner Lanier wished the Commission and staff Happy and safe Holiday. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of October 28.2004 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of October 28, 2004 MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Arbogast seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Weed Abatement Appeals Board RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file. Principal Planner Brown presented a brief staff report (of record), requesting that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission file and receive the report. MOTION: Commissioner Arbogast moved to receive and file staff's report. Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 3. Reauest for Multi-Wav Stop Sians - Clubhouse Drive at Bav Hill Drive and Murifield Drive RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission deny the request for installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Clubhouse Drive and Bay Hill Drive, and Clubhouse Drive at Murifield Drive. Principal Engineer Moghadam presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: . That staff has received a petition from the Rainbow Canyon Villages Homeowners Association on behalf of the residents, requesting the feasibility of installing multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Clubhouse Drive and Bay Hill Drive and Murifield Drive to reduce the "cut-through" vehicular volumes R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission120904 2 . That an evaluation of sight distance was also performed at both intersections and that the evalu,ation indicated that the sight distance at both intersections exceeds the minimum requirements for the prevailing speeds \ . That a multi-way stop warrant analysis performed for both intersections indicated that the existing volumes are considerably lower than the applicable warrant criteria and multi-way stop signs are not justified . That although there is a perception that there is a high volume of "cut-through" traffic, it is staff's opinion that the majority of "cut through" traffic observed would be attributed to residents using Clubhouse Drive as it was designed, to access the arterial street system from a residential area . That another reason for the multi-way stop sign request was to enhance the safety of children accessing the bus stop on Bay Hill Drive; and that staff and the Commission have determined that the multi-way stop signs are not appropriate traffic control devices for mitigating a condition that occurs for only a short period of time forcing motorist to stop needlessly during the remainder of the time . That in the past, the Commission has received numerous requests for the installation of multi-way stop signs as a means of reducing perceived vehicular volumes along residential streets which primarily function as residential collector roadways. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Arbogast encouraged residents to utilize their Homeowners Association (HOA) and that through this method, residents could discuss taking extra precautions during the pick-up and drop-off times when the school bus is present; and that the majority of people using the streets are the neighbors. Commissioner Arbogast queried if having an alternate pick-up/drop-off point would be a possibility. For Commissioner Arbogast, Mr. Moghadam relayed that the City has a good working relationship with the Temecula Valley School District and that staff will discuss the possibility of relocating the bus stop to another location. Ms. Arbogast commended staff for their thorough report. For Commissioner Jacobs, Mr. Moghadam noted that the School District only places crossing guards at controlled locations. Commissioner Ramos echoed Ms. Arbogast's comment regarding the resident's net- working through their local HOA. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. , R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission120904 3 The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed multi-way stop sign, noting the Following: Mr. Mark Broderick Ms. Rene Broderick Mr. Thomas Eastburn Ms. Lynette Carr . That the intersection is dangerous . That there have been many accidents at the intersection of Clubhouse Drive and Bay Hill Drive, and Clubhouse Drive and Murifield Drive . That there is near-misses everyday at this location. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Jacobs noted that he is in favor of the Safe Routes to School program and would encourage the HOA to contact MSN and Yahoo to change their driving maps. Commissioner Ramos echoed Commissioner Jacobs' comments and is of the opinion that the installation of multi-way stop signs are not justified. MOTION: Commissioner Jacobs moved to approve staff's recommendation and denv the request for the installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersection of Clubhouse Drive and Bay Hill Drive and Murifield Drive with the condition that a radar trailer, police enforcement during peak hours; that staff discuss with the school district, the possibility of an alternate pick-up/drop-off area for students. Commissioner Lanier seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 4. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission entertain nominations from the Commissioners to elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson to preside until the end of the 2005 calendar year. Commissioner Lanier nominated Paul Jacobs as Chairman for 2005. Commissioner Youmans seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Commissioner Youmans nominated Commissioner Lanier as Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Ramos seconded the motion. Commissioner Arbogast nominated Commissioner Youmans as Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Youmans declined the nomination and Commissioner Arbogast withdrew her nomination. ... and voice vote reflected unanimous approval for Commissioner Lanier as Vice- Chairman. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission 120904 4 5. Traffic Engineer's Report Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the storm drain project at Pechanga Parkway continues to progress. 6. Police Chiefs Report Officer Pringle reported on the following: . That 9 DUI arrests were made on November 19, 2004 . That the Spark of Love Toy Drive was successful . That within the next 3 to 4 weeks there will be four DUI operations taking place Police Chief Domenoe reported that a Management Analyst has been hired-on and thanked the Commission for their support throughout the year. For the Commission, Mr. Domenoe relayed that he will be introduce the Management Analyst to the Commission at the next PublicfTraffic Safety Meeting. 7. Fire Chiefs Report Battalion Chief Deyo reminded the Commission and the public that when they hear sirens and see red lights flashing to please pull over to the right. For the record, newly nominated Paul Jacobs noted that he will be the representative for the Weed Abatement Appeals Board. ADJOURNMENT At 8:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Ramos formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 6:00 P.M., in the Citv Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park D;fL ~ Vice-Chairman Ramos R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission120904 5