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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 26, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission was called to
order on Thursday, October 26, 1995, 7:00 P.M., at the City Hall Main Conference Room,
43174Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Knox Johnson called the meeting
to order.
PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS: 5
Coe, Guerriero, Perry, Sander, Johnson
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: 0
None
Also present were Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber, Police Sergeant Brandt, and Recording
Secretary Joan Price.
Chairman Johnson called for Public Comments on non-agenda items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Frank Klein, 30180 Santiago Road, expressed concern on the conditions of the dirt
roads in Temecula. He stated this is a health hazard. He suggested this matter be
brought before the Commission as an agenda item in the future. He also stated that
he would be available to present on this item.
Don Maston, 42176 Cosmic, spoke as a resident of the Starlight Ridge area regarding
the proposed traffic signal at Rancho California Road and Cosmic Drive. He
recommended this be reconsidered and eliminated. He shared a petition signed by 150
residents who are in favor of eliminating the signal and support the closure of Cosmic
Drive at Santa Cecilia Drive in order to alleviate the traffic problems that exist on these
streets.
Ken Bruckman, 42244 Cosmic Drive, President of Starlight Ridge Homeowners
Association, expressed concern with excessive speeds through Cosmic Drive/Santa
Cecilia Drive and Astroid Way. He also stated that he would keep coming before the
Commission until resolution was obtained. .
Commissioner Guerriero responded that the street closure or modification of traffic flow
on public streets policy will be presented to the City Council for approval. He stated
that this policy would assist residents in various ways to alleviate traffic problems such
as those experienced in the Starlight Ridge area.
Commissioner Perry stated that he was not satisfied waiting for Council's approval.
Chairman Johnson closed the Public Comment at 7:10 P.M.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
OCTOBER 26. 1995
1. Minutes of Seatember 28. 1995 and Auaust 24. 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to
approve the Consent Calendar Item No.1. 1 the minutes of August 24, 1995 and Item
1.2 the minutes of September 28,1995, with correction of a presenter's name which
is Gero not ~~rp!i!.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Perry, Sander, Johnson
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
2. Status Reaort for Pala Road and Winchester Road Bridaes
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber introduced Kelly Donovan, Senior Civil Engineer with the
Assessment District for the County of Riverside, to report on the Pala Road Bridge and
the Winchester Road Bridge.
Kelly Donovan presented three (3) different bridge routes being considered on Pala
Road. He explained the cost for each alternative and where the money was to be
obtained. The City of Temecula was awarded 2 grants for a total of 10 million dollars
and other monies will be funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tentative dates are:
March of 1996 - design completed; March of 1997 - environmental studies completed;
July 1997 - start of construction; and October 1998 is the tentative completion date.
Mr. Donovan also highlighted the Winchester Road Bridge improvement which will
tentatively begin in June 1996, with tentative completion in July 1997, prior to the
opening of the new high school. He also stated a traffic signal will be temporarily
installed on Murrieta Hot Springs Road and detours will be set up.
Commissioner Johnson requested the public be notified prior to implementation of any
detours. Mr. Donovan responded a public meeting would be scheduled and the press
would be notified.
3. Status Reaort - Adoat-A-Street Litter Removal Proaram
Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent reported that there had been only one
participant in the program. Cub Scout Troop #302, Den 4 had applied in May, 1995
and had adopted a portion of Margarita Road up to Solana Way. Although the program
has been widely advertised, however, no other group has come forward to apply.
Information and advertisement on the program will be available at the Public Safety
Expo on November 4, 1995.
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4. Postina a Saeed Limit on Pio Pico Road Between Maraarita Road and De Portola Road
Engineer Lauber reported that residents on Pio Pico Road are concerned with increased
numbers of speeding vehicles and have requested a speed limit sign be posted.
Engineer Lauber presented slides showing Pio Pico Road at various times of the day.
The traffic signal proposed on Highway 79 should decrease use of Pio Pico Road and
take vehicles to another route. Staff recommends denial of this request.
A motion was made by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to deny
the request for posting a speed limit on Pio Pico Road between Margarita Road and De Portola
Road.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Perry, Guerriero, Coe, Sander, Johnson
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
5. Establish Saecific Dates for the November and December. 1995 Public/Traffic Safetv
Commission Meetinqs
A motion was made by Commissioner Coe and seconded by Commissioner Sander to establish
December 7, 1995, as the date for the November and December Public/Traffic Safety
Commission Meeting.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Perry, Guerriero, Coe, Sander, Johnson
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
6. Flashina Beacons - For School Zones
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented this matter for re-consideration by the
Commission to recommend the City of Temecula fund this project fully. The Temecula
School District has not responded.
Commissioner Guerriero stated he believes the school district could not fund these
beacons and he would recommend the City take financial responsibility for the cost.
Commissioner Perry asked what the cost would be. Engineer Lauber responded that
it would be approximately $67,000 for eight school site installations.
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It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Coe to recommend
to City Council that the City fund the purchase of the flashing beacons and installation for
eight sites which includes the new Paloma Del Sol school.
Chairman Johnson called for a recess at 8: 15 P.M.
Chairman Johnson re-convened the meeting at 8:25 P.M.
7. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber reported on the following:
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There is a problem with vehicles parking at the curb in front of the Recreational
Vehicle business in South Old Town on Front Street. Slides were shown to
point out the problem and where he proposes to recommend red curb
restrictions to the City Council.
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The Commission is invited to participate on the Design Review Board Selection
Committee on November 7, 1995, from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Chairman Johnson
and Commissioner Coe will get back to Marty to let him know if they are
available to assist.
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The right turn lane on West Winchester Road is working very well.
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The City has hired three new employees, one employee, Ali Moghadam,
Assistant Engineer, will be working 50% in traffic and 50% in CIP.
8. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Sergeant Brandt reported on the following:
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Coffee Mugs depicting police department programs were presented to each
Commissioner.
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Another SCAIR check point is scheduled for November 3,1995 from 8:00 p.m.
- 2:00 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue North of Overland Drive.
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A seat belt check point will be scheduled near the high school on Rancho Vista
Road and also in the Old Town area within the next two or three weeks.
9. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
None given.
10. COMMISSION REPORT
Commissioner Coe requested that citizens be noticed on any proposed signalization in
order to be aware. Engineer Lauber responded that a press release would be placed
in the newspapers.
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Commission Guerriero:
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Commended the police department and the City staff for all their hard work
during the tractor race which helped to make it successful.
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Thanked Marty Lauber for coordinating tree and vegetation clean
up needed for visibility turning at Rancho California Road from
Meadows Parkway.
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Reported that the work party for the Safety Expo on November 4, 1995 will
begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Community Recreation Center for the pancake
breakfast. The expo has been well publicized and should be successful.
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Asked Engineer Lauber to take a look at the intersection of Ynez Road and
Motor Car Parkway near Carriage Motors, which he feels is dangerous.
Commissioner Perry:
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Stated that cars are still parking in front of the Rancho Ford dealership. He
suggested that perhaps the Planning Commission should issue letters noticing
the dealers that there is approved designated parking on their lot.
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Requested an agenda item for the next meeting to consider restricted parking
on Ynez Road. He also stated that the dealers should be notified.
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Stated concern on having to wait for the City Council to approve the Street
policy and feels the residents of the Starlight Ridge area have a real problem.
He feels the Commission should resolve this matter immediately and install
speed undulations on Santa Cecilia Drive. He stated the Commission should
resolve this and recommends an action agenda item at the next meeting.
Engineer Lauber responded that the City Council will vote on the Street Closure Policy
on November 14, 1995. A public workshop should then be scheduled to get feedback
from the community.
Commissioner Perry requested the workshop be held prior to the City Council approving
the policy.
Chairman Johnson requested that an Ad-Hoc Committee be formed and they will
schedule a workshop. He recommended that traffic concerns in Starlight Ridge be
placed on the next agenda for discussion.
Commissioner Sander reported on the new sidewalk being constructed at Vail
Elementary School and commended community services for soliciting community input
on the design.
It was moved by Commissioner Coe and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to adjourn the
meeting at 9:20 P.M.
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PUBlICITRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 26. 1995
The next regular meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday,
December 7,1995 at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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Secretary
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