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Home My WebLink About082296 PTS Minutes 70/-0 (:. . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AUGUST 22, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Safety Traffic Commission was called to order on Thursday, August 22, 1996, 7:00 P.M., at the City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Coe called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Sander ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero Also present were Assistant Engineer Ali Moghadam, Police Lieutenant Jim Domenoe, Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle, and Minute Clerk Pat Kelley. Chairman Coe called for non-agenda items at 7:00 P.M. There were no items. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of Julv 25. 1996 It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Sander NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Soeed Limit - Puiol Street from Sixth Street to its Southerlv Terminus Assistant Engineer Ali Moghadam presented staff recommendation to retain the recently established posted speed limit of 30 MPH on Pujol Street between Sixth Street and its southerly terminus. On May 23, 1996. the Commission approved the 30 MPH speed limit on Pujol Street. At that time, improvements such as establishment of "No Parking" zones adjacent to all driveways, relocation of the centerline striping, and installation of additional street lights on existing Southern California power poles were planned. The Commission asked staff to bring the 30 MPH speed limit matter back following implementation of the improvements. After completion of the improvements, staff conducted a new Traffic and Engineering Survey and there was no major change in the prevailing speeds on Pujol Street between Sixth Street and First Street and on Pujol Street between First Street and its southerly terminus. MINUTES:8/22/96 PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET.OMMISSION . AUGUST 22. 1996 It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve staff recommendation that the posted speed limit of 30 MPH remain on Pujol Street between Sixth Street and its southerly terminus. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Sander NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero 3. "No Parkino" Zone - Via la Vida between Margarita Road and Via Renate Assistant Engineer Ali Moghadam presented staff recommendation that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a "No Parking" zone on Via la Vida between Margarita Road and Via Renate. Due to Via la Vida's narrow width, parked vehicles on its south side, and a relatively sharp horizontal curve midway between Margarita Road and Via Renate which limits the visibility of oncoming vehicles, eastbound traffic occasionally crosses over to the westbound travel lane. In order to stripe a centerline on this roadway, it is necessary to restrict parking on the north side of Via la Vida to allow adequate width for south side parking and two (2) 12-foot travel lanes for east and westbound traffic. Commissioner Perry stated he is against using red paint unless absolutely necessary and he has never seen cars parked on the north side of Via la Vida. Chairman Coe agreed that he didn't recall ever seeing cars parked on the north side. Mr. Moghadam stated the issue is to stripe the centerline to eliminate traffic easing into the on coming traffic lane, and in order to do that, parking must be restricted. Lt. Domenoe commented with a centerline in place, it is easier to justify who was on the wrong side in an accident situation. It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to recommend the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a "No Parking" zone on Via la Vida between Margarita Road and Via Renate. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Sander NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero MINUTES:8/22/96 2 PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET~OMMISSION . AUGUST 22.1996 4. "No ParkinQ" - Ynez Road between Rancho Highlands Drive and Rancho Vista Road Assistant Engineer AIi Moghadam presented the staff recommendation that the Commission recommend the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a "No Parking" zone on the west side of Ynez Road between Rancho Highlands Drive and Rancho Vista Road. Ynez Road, between Rancho California Road and Pauba Road, is designated as a major four-lane roadway on the City of Temecula Circulation Element of the General Plan. There is an existing "No Parking" zone on the west side of Ynez Road between Rancho California Road and Rancho Highlands Drive. The proposed "No Parking" zone will establish a continuous parking restriction on Ynez Road from Winchester Road to the beginning of the bike lane, north of Rancho Vista Road and will eliminate potential hazards caused by motorists who may park on the west side and try to cross Ynez Road to visit the duck pond. Mr. Frank Flynn, 27735 Tierra Vista Road, Temecula, stated that when vehicles are parked on Ynez Road, traffic is forced to cross over the centerline. It is particularly bad when a large truck or motor home is parked there as visibility is severely hampered. It is very difficult to make a left turn onto Ynez Road from Tierra Vista Road with parked cars on Ynez Road. Whenever Embassy Suites has an event, there is a lot of parking on the west side of Ynez Road. Additionally, there is no lighting in that area. Chairman Coe raised the issue of looking at another alternative such as widening the road. Assistant Engineer Moghadam responded that widening of Ynez Road is not on the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan at this time. Even if such a widening project was approved today, it would be years before construction. Chairman Coe stated he saw conflicts with people exiting onto Ynez Road from Oscar's Restaurant. Mr. Moghadam answered that Oscar's Restaurant does not have access to Ynez Road; only to Rancho California Road. When the duck pond parking lot is developed, it is possible Oscar's Restaurant will tie in and utilize the exit at Rancho Highlands Drive. Commissioner Perry asked the length of the "No Parking" zone. Mr. Moghadam replied 300 feet of red curb and additional 1000 feet which will be designated as "No Parking" with signs. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to recommend to the City Council adoption of a resolution to establish a "No Parking" zone on the west side of Ynez Road between Rancho Highlands Drive and Rancho Vista Road. , The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Sander NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero MINUTES:B/22/96 3 PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET~OMMISSION . AUGUST 22. 1996 TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Assistant Engineer Moghadam reported on the following: . Traffic Sional at Hwv 79CSl and Margarita Road/Redhawk Parkwav, contractor is doing minor work in preparation for the signal installation until the County Assessment District Project is completed. . Interim Traffic Sic;mal at Hwv 791S) and Pala Road, signal will be turned on Tuesday, August 27, 1996. . Interim Traffic Si9nal at Hwv 79(Sl and La Paz Street. traffic signal project has been awarded and poles ordered. Project is expected to be completed in a month. . Traffic Sional at Margarita Road and Rustic Glen Drive, contractor has started project and signal should be in operation in approximately three (3) weeks. . Traffic Sianal at Rancho California Road and Cosmic Drive, poles are expected to arrive by the end of August. Signal should be in operation by the end of September 1996. . Citv-Wide Traffic Control Device Inventorv. all City streets have been videotaped. The Engineering staff will be able to retrieve the data from their computers. This inventory will be especially helpful for the Maintenance Department. . Citv Wide Intelligent Traffic Manaaement Svstem CITMS1, bids for Phase I, which includes installation of conduits from the new City Hall to Lyndie Lane, are to be opened September 12, 1996. . Traffic Signal at Hwv 79CSl and Bedford Court. plans, specifications and encroachment permits have been submitted to Caltrans. Hopefully encroachment permits will be issued in six (6) months with a traffic signal in operation within a year. · Traffic Signal at Maroarita Road and Solana Wav. signal should be in operation by March 1997. Mr. Moghadam reported on the progress of issues raised at the July 25, 1996 meeting. . Installation of median barriers on Interstate 15 Public Works Director Joseph Kicak met with Caltrans District 8 Director, Caltrans is reviewing the issue to determine justification. . Rainbow Canyon Road resurfacing schedule. · The resurfacing is currently scheduled for 1999/2000. A proposed Pavement Management Study may change that timing. . Exits for Oscar's Restaurant MINUTES:8/22/96 4 PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET~OMMISSION . AUGUST 22. 1996 There is no driveway to Ynez Road at this time. The only exit is onto Rancho California Road. When the parking lot for the duck pond goes in, a driveway will be realigned to Rancho Highlands Drive and it may be possible for Oscar's Restaurant to utilize that driveway. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Lt. Domenoe stated the Traffic Violations statistics were rerun and the corrected numbers are: Total violations for July 1996: 654; Hazardous: 394; Non-Hazardous: 158 Commissioner Perry asked Lt. Domenoe about Council member Ron Roberts' memo to City Manager Ron Bradley. Lt. Domenoe replied that Mr. Roberts and Police Chief Peter Lebahn met and discussed the issues contained in the memo. The following agreements were reached: . The Police Department will continue to work the special projects as they are geared toward education and it is believed education is probably more important than writing citations. . People, especially teenagers, pay more attention to a fully-equipped policeperson talking about enforcement than anyone else. . It is the Traffic Sergeant's call to determine involvement in follow-up of hotline or City requests. If people think they have a problem, it has to be investigated. On the other hand, people need to recognize that the police can only be in so many places at one time. . It is difficult to maintain goals when the normal enforcement situation is reaction to a problem. Commissioner Perry remarked it was his observation that the level-of-view of the police was above that usually seen in cities the size of Temecula. Chairman Coe agreed with Commissioner's Perry remark and said the high school students really paid attention to the fully-equipped motorcycle officers speaking to them. Lt. Domenoe reported the Public Works Department and the Police are putting together a trailer equipped with traffic control devices which the Police Department can utilize when necessary. This will eliminate having to call out City crews for traffic control due to an accident. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT No report was given. MINUTES:8/22/96 5 PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET~OMMISSION . AUGUST 22. 1996 COMMISSION DISCUSSION Chairman Perry thanked Mr. Moghadam for his good work. The other Commissioners echoed that thought. It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, September 26,1996, at 7:00 p.m., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. {2~a Chairman Charles Coe ~Lft/ ~ ~""'" MINUTES:8/22/96 6