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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLlCITRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MAY 25,1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula PubliclTraffic Safety Commission was called to order on
Thursday, May 25,1995,7:00 P.M., at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Knox Johnson called the meeting to order.
PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Guerriero, Perry, Coe
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Sander
Also present were Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber, Battalion Chief Mark Brodowski, Sergeant James
Brandt, Lieutenant Domenoe, Recording Secretary Joan Price.
Chairman Johnson called for Public Comments on non-agenda items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of Aoril 27.1995
1.1 Approval of the Minutes of April 27, 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to approve
the Consent Calendar item 1.1 the minutes of April 27, 1995.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: 4
Johnson, Coe, Guerriero, Perry
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: 0
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: 1
Sander
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. "No Parkina" 7:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m. (Weekdavs) on Corte Alamar and Calle Rio Vista
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber reported on the petition received from area residents and the
status of the parking situation on Corte Alamar and Calle Rio Vista. Engineer Lauber also
reported staff commissioned the street sweeper for the neighborhood to assist the
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Forest Thomas, Temecula Valley School District representative, spoke concerning the
procedures utilized in educating the students to park in the expanded parking lot. He stated
there were still 7-10 student cars parking in the nearby neighborhood.
It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to approve
the red curb on both sides of the Calle Rio Vista entrance including the fire hydrant and to
delay consideration of the "no parking" restriction on Corte Alamar to the August meeting
of the PubliclTraffic Commission.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: 4
Johnson, Coe, Guerriero, Perry
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: 0
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: 1
Sander
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3. Traa Riaht Turn Lane-Eastbound Winchester Road at Enterarise Circle South (East)
Traffic Engineer Lauber presented a video depicting traffic at the intersection of Winchester
Road and Enterprise Circle South.
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Coe to approve
the addition of an exclusive right turn lane for eastbound Winchester Road at Enterprise
Circle South (East).
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: 3
Johnson, Coe, Guerriero
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: 0
None
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS: 1
Perry
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: 1
Sander
4. Loadina Zone-Jefferson Avenue Adiacent to Kinko's
Traffic Engineer Lauber presented the staff recommendation to deny establishment of a
loading zone so precedent would not be set.
Commissioner Johnson questioned the size and felt that 92' was too large a space for the
zone.
Commissioner Coe was in favor of some form of parking zone but was concerned with
large trucks parking Illegally if the space was too large.
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It was moved by Commissioner Coe and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to approve
up to a 50' limited parking zone for up to a 20 minute limit in front of Kinko's. The exact
location to be determined by Engineer Lauber and at no cost to the City of Temecula.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: 4
Johnson, Coe, Guerriero, Perry
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: 0
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: 1
Sander
Chairman Johnson called for a recess at 8:00 P.M.
Chairman Johnson reconvened the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission meeting at 8: 1 0 P.M.
5. Neiahborhood Emeraencv Preaaredness Proarams
Discussion Onlv
Commissioner Guerriero presented a prototype emergency preparedness program he
obtained from the City of Huntington Beach. The commission discussed who would serve
as a trainer for the community.
Battalion Chief Brodowski stated this is needed in the community but cautioned to start the
program slowly and build on it to assure it doesn't "fizzle out".
Commissioner Perry suggested an organizational workshop with the local senior citizens
and local industry. Staff will notice the workshop to the community.
Commissioner Guerriero will coordinate the workshop for the Temecula Neighborhood
Emergency Survival Team (NEST), which will be held on Thursday, June 8, 1995 4:00 -
6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, California.
6. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
Traffic Engineer Lauber reported on the following:
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A Traffic Signal Priority List was presented for the Commission's information
only.
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A prototype street sign including the City Seal was presented for the
Commissioner information only.
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7. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Sergeant Brandt reported on the following:
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The burglary rate is down in the City of Temecula, although narcotic
violations and D.U.I's are up.
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The vehicle code publication which was presented to the Commissioner's
was discussed.
8. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Battalion Chief Mark Brodowski reported on the following:
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Station 84 is now up and operating. Also there are now three new engines
in the city, which makes response time significantly faster.
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The re-adjustment of signals over the Winchester bridge has facilitated travel
for the engines.
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The department is working on providing more fire prevention education
within the community.
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Commissioner Johnson spoke concerning the procedure to be followed if a
lot in the City is over-grown with weeds.
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Chief Brodowski responded by recommending a call to the Code Enforcement
Officer who assists in weed abatement.
9. COMMISSION REPORTS
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Commissioner Guerriero requested staff look into painting the curb red in
front of the Bank of Commerce.
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Commissioner Guerriero reported on the Driver Fatigue Program presented on
T.V:s Channel 9. Chief Brodowski will try to obtain a copy of the show for
the Commission to view.
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Commissioner Guerriero reported on the increase in speeding vehicles on
Rancho California Road between Margarita and Butterfield Stage Roads on
weekends. Sergeant Brandt responded that the speed survey included this
area.
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Commissioner Guerriero requested the Police Department list the designated
locations of the radar trailer. Sergeant Brandt responded that this would be
provided to the Commission.
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Commissioner Johnson requested the status on hiring a Traffic Technician in
support of Traffic Engineer Lauber. He asked if being short staffed delayed
projects or Engineer Lauber's ability to respond to tasks for the PubliclTraffic
Commission.
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Engineer Lauber responded that the City was in the process of re-writing the
job description prior to making the decision to hire support staff for the
Traffic Division. He also stated that the assistance would be appreciated.
It was moved by Commissioner Coe and seconded by Commissioner Perry to adjourn the
meeting of the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission at 9:25 P.M.
The next regular meeting of the PubliclTraffic Commission will be held on Thursday, June
22, 1995 at 7:00 P.m., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference room, 43174 Business Park
Drive, Temecula, California.
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Secretary
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