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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1992
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and Transportation Commission was called
to order on Wednesday, August 19, 1992,7:00 P.M. at Temecula City Hall Main Conference
Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California, Chairman Ron Roberts presiding.
Commissioner Guerriero led the flag salute.
PRESENT:
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COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Godnick
Also present were Director of Public Works Tim Serlet, Traffic Consultant Ben Dobbins, Sgt.
Jim Dominoe and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. MINUTES OF JULY 22. 1992
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to
approve the minutes of July 22, 1992.
The motion was carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Godnick
2. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PLAN
A presentation was made by Mr. David Gunderman, Deputy Director of Western
Riverside Council of Governments, on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the
Congestion Management Plan.
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3. WINCHESTER ROAD AND OVERPASS
Ben Dobbins presented the staff report regarding an east bound optional left turn and
thru lane. He advised that Caltrans stated this could not be done because morning
traffic flow is reversed in that direction and the coordinated timing would be affected
on the south bound ramps. Ben Dobbins recommended that the Jefferson traffic signal
be modified with a Time Base Coordinator.
Chuck Collins, Project Manager for Assessment District 161, presented some cost
effective, interim changes that would be compatible with the ultimate improvements
as follows:
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Fill in hole on right south bound lane
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Create an additional lane next to Jack-In-The-Box
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Create an additional right lane past the crossover on Winchester
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Improve the signals
Chairman Roberts declared a recess at 8:20 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
4. SPEED LIMIT ON PAUBA ROAD
Ben Dobbins presented the staff report.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to
recommend to the City Council that the speed limit on Pauba Road be reduced to 45
mph.
The motion was carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Johnson, Sander, Roberts
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Godnick
5. TWENTY "STOP" SIGN LOCATIONS
Ben Dobbins presented the staff report.
It was moved by Commissioner Sander, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to
recommend to the City Council the installation of twenty "Stop" signs (locations as
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recommended by staffl throughout the City.
6. INVESTIGATION/MAINTENANCE REPORT
Chairman Roberts asked the status of the request by the Public Safety Commission for
a traffic signal at Rancho Vista and the entrance to the high school.
Ben Dobbins stated that the item would be addressed on the September agenda.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
Ben Dobbins distributed the master station counts for the traffic census program completed
by the Traffic Division.
UPDATE ON WINCHESTER HillS. CAMPOS VERDE AND REGIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
Gary Thornhill gave a brief description of the proposals.
Debbie Ubnoske presented the Commission with a land Use Map, Regional Vicinity Map and
project descriptions.
Doug Stewart advised that staff's primary concern is circulation. He stated that staff has
discussed the traffic impacts of these projects with Murrieta, Riverside County and RCTC.
Bob Davis, Wilbur Smith and Associates distributed traffic study material on the three projects
and discussed the following recommendations:
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Interchange in the area of Date Street.
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Date Street improvements to six lane road.
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Consideration of the extension of General Kearny Road.
Commissioner Johnson expressed concern that the data provided for the traffic study was
based on old information.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Guerriero asked that the staff look at the speed limits on la Serena again and
address whether the speed limit can be lowered.
Commissioner Sander stated he has requested often during the past six (6) months that one
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side of the Winchester Road overpass to be cleared of weeds to allow for pedestrian access
to align with the sidewalk.
Tim Serlet stated that staff could investigate installation of an asphalt walk-way on the south
bound side near Jack-In-The-Box.
Chairman Roberts suggested re-striping at Front Street and Moreno Road to break the present
block long left turn lane.
Chairman Roberts advised that he is currently arranging a meeting with the local heavy duty
haulers to discuss routes.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. The next regular meeting of
the City of Temecula Traffic and Transportation Commission will be held on Wednesday,
September 23, 1992, 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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Chairman Ronald H. Roberts
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