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Home My WebLink About102892 TTC Minutes . . 70/-0(., MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECUlA TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 28. 1992 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and Transportation Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira loma Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Roberts. Commissioner Guerriero led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Traffic Consultant Ben Dobbins, Traffic Technician Scott Harvey, Traffic Enforcement Officer Mark leggett of the Police Department, Maintenance Supervisor Brad Burons and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENTS George Skalsky, 30135 Via Arboleda, Temecula, expressed concerns with the proposed extension and widening of North General Kearney Road. Mr. Skalsky stated he feels 35 m.p.h. is not reasonable in an area with children and horses on the roads. Chairman Ron Roberts advised that the North General Kearney is no longer a consideration. Margaret Benzango, 41498 Avenida Barca. Temecula, expressed concern that individuals are currently making double left turns from la Serena onto Margarita and from southbound Jefferson onto eastbound Winchester Road. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Minutes of Seotember 23. 1992 Ben Dobbins requested page 3, his comments under Traffic Engineer's Report be amended to read as follows: . Staff is recommending a double yellow centerline stripe on Via Norte and Del Rey. After the double yellow line is in place, staff will perform a speed zone survey. . "No Outlet" and "Not A Through Street" signs to be placed where necessary. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to approve the minutes of September 23, 1992 as amended. TTCMIN 1 0/28/92 -,- 11/04/92 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 28. 1992 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick. Guerriero. Johnson. Sander. Roberts NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Calle Piiia Colada Ben Dobbins presented the staff report. Chairman Roberts opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. Margaret Benzengo, 41498 Avenida Barca, Temecula, opposed the closure of Calle Piiia Colada. She expressed concern that if the street was closed, the excess traffic would then come onto Avenida Barca. The following individuals expressed their support of the closure of Calle Piiia Colada: Susan Wood, P.O. Box 2175, San Pasqual. California. Robin Lyons, 30562 Calle Piiia Colada, Temecula. Betty Pettit, 30642 Calle Piiia Colada, Temecula. Heather Johnson, 30702 Calle Piiia Colada, Temecula. Roger Harte, 41342 Salt River Court, Temecula. Laura Upton, 30869 Calle Piiia Colada, Temecula. Jayme Christian, 30762 Calle Piiia Colada, Temecula. Dennis Bueschel, 41358 Yuba Circle, Temecula. Sam Cuckovich, 30767 Calle Piiia Colada, Temecula. George Skalsky, 30135 Via Arboleda, Temecula, stated that he felt reducing the speed limit and enforcing the law would help the situation. Joe Pribanic, 30929 Calle Piiia Colada, Temecula, opposed the closure, expressing concerns regarding fire and police protection. Mr. Pribanic stated that he would also oppose speed bumps, however, he did agree that there was a problem with cars driving to fast on this street. Bill Hepburn, South General Kearney, Temecula, drew attention to the fact that most of the homeowners present were in favor of the street closure. Mr. Hepburn suggested putting in a signal at the intersection of Margarita and Avenida Barca. Those supporting the closure of Calle Piiia Colada expressed concerns regarding the number of out-of-area vehicles and speed of vehicles traveling Calle Piiia Colada and for the safety of their families. TTCM1Nl0/28/92 -2. 11/04/92 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 28,1992 It was moved by Commissioner Godnick, seconded by Commissioner Sander to close Calle Pi ria Colada along the power/water easement for a six month trial to see what affects it has on Avenida Barca. It was suggested by Bill Hepburn that a three-way stop be installed at Margarita and La Serena until the traffic signal has been installed. Chairman Roberts appointed Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Guerriero to serve on a sub-committee to work with the homeowners on Calle Pi ria Colada and Avenida Barca. Commissioner Guerriero stated that if the closure is not approved by the City Council, the Commission should recommend that the radar unit is placed on Calle Piria Colada to control speeds. Additionally, Commissioner Guerriero asked that the motion be amended to implement recommendation #3 (install stop signs) if the City Council does not approve the closure of Calle Piria Colada. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None Chairman Roberts declared a recess at 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 P.M. 3. Volunteer Monitorinq of Speeds of Motorists bv Usinq a Radar Unit Traffic Enforcement Officer Mark Leggett presented the staff report. Chairman Roberts advised that the Office of Traffic Safety has funds available for the purchase of these units. Ben Dobbins advised that the City is currently on the waiting list until late 1993. Commissioner Johnson stated he felt the City could assist with the purchase of a unit. Commissioner Godnick stated he did not see the need for the City to make the purchase of a radar unit. Commissioner Guerriero advised that he recently attended a traffic commiSSioner workshop and approximately 12-15 cities are currently using the radar unit with positive results. TTCMIN10/28/92 -3. 11/04/92 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 28. 1992 It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to recommend that the City Council purchase a radar unit and investigate acquiring financial assistance from the Office of Traffic Safety. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Johnson, Sander NOES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Roberts Chairman Roberts and Commissioner Godnick concurred that they did not see the need for the expenditure. 4. Thirtv "STOP" Sian Locations Ben Dobbins presented the staff report. It was moved by Commissioner Godnick, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve staff recommendation and install thirty "STOP" signs at various locations throughout the City. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 5. Multi-Wav "STOP" Control at Rainbow Creek and Sorinatime Drive Ben Dobbins presented the staff report. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Godnick to deny the request for a multi-way "STOP" control at Rainbow Creek and Springtime Drive and recommend the installation of speed control signs at the entrances of the Winchester Creek development. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None TTCMIN 1 0/28/92 -4- 11/04/92 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1992 6. Neiqhborhood Traffic Safetv Proaram Ben Dobbins presented the staff report. Commissioner Johnson advised that after attending the Traffic Commissioner workshop, it was apparent that the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program works. Commissioner Sander suggested that the newspapers announce the program to get public input. It was moved by Commissioner Godnick, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to examine the possibility of developing a Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program for the City of Temecula. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None Commissioner Godnick excused himself at 9:20 P.M. due to illness. 7. Drivewav Turn-Arounds, North General Kearnev Ben Dobbins presented the staff report. It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero, seconded by Commissioner Johnson that the consensus of the Commission is Type T Turn-Around driveways would be best for Tract 22627 homes fronting on to North General Kearney. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick 8. Investiqation/Maintenance Report Staff and Commission review of Investigation/Maintenance Report. TTCM1Nl0/28/92 -5- 11/04{92 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 28. 1992 TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Ben Dobbins advised that he will be working part-time for the City of Temecula and Scott Harvey has been promoted to Associate Engineer. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Sander advised that he is currently on the Old Town Steering Committee and there are traffic issues which should come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission. Minute Clerk Gail Zigler advised that the Public Safety Commissioners who will be merged into the Traffic and Transportation Commission would like to attend a combined Commission workshop prior to any public hearings. ADJOURNMENT Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, it was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to cancel the regular meeting of Wednesday, November 25,1992 and reconvene at a special meeting on December 2, 1992. The motion was unanimously carried with Commissioner Godnick absent. Q~G1-- Chairman Ron Roberts c /~D~ Secretary TTCMIN10/2B/92 .6- 11/04/92