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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
APRIL 25, 1996
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula PubliclTraffic Safety Commission was called to order
on Thursday, April 25, 1996, 7:00 P.M., at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room,
43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Charles Coe called the meeting to
order.
PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Perry, Johnson
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: None
Also present were Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber, Police Sergeant Ron Crisp, Fire Battalion Chief
Mark Brodowski.
Chairman Coe called for comments on non-agenda items at 7:05 P.M.
Frank Klein, 30180 Santiago Road, requested the Commission consider placing on a
future agenda Temecula's Air Quality for a future meeting. He informed the Commission
that new computations had been developed with the assistance of staff members Ali
Moghadam, Assistant Engineer, and Marty Lauber, Traffic Engineer.
Chairman Coe responded that the Commission would review the information provided
and contact him shortly.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
1.1
Minutes of Januarv 25. 1996
1.2 Minutes of March 28. 1996
(Continued to the meeting of May 23, 1996)
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve
Consent Calendar Item 1.1 the minutes of January 25, 1996, and to continue Item 1.2 the
Minutes of March 28, 1996, to the Meeting of May 23, 1996.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Johnson, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Old Town Soecific Plan
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber introduced Senior Planner John Meyer who highlighted
the Old Town Specific Plan document. He also commented on the alignment changes
on Diaz Road.
Commissioner Perry stated that he had not completed the review of the Specific Plan
document and he would also like to review the alignment changes on Diaz Road.
It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Sander that the Old Town
Specific Plan be received and filed. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Soeed Limit - Rancho California Road between Diaz Road and Moraga Road
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report and explained that the traffic
survey had expired and all the speed surveys are being updated. Staff recommends 35
MPH be posted on Rancho California Road.
Commissioner Johnson requested a presentation on the signal coordination and on the
demand system and closed circuit T.V. being proposed on Rancho California Road and
Ynez Road.
Commissioner Guerriero requested a traffic study be conducted on Rancho California
Road from Ynez Road to Moraga Road.
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry that the
Commission recommend the City Council adopt a resolution establishing speed limits on Rancho
California Road between Diaz Road and Moraga Road at 35 MPH.
The motion carried as 'follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Johnson, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
4. "No Parkin"," and Restrioino on Puiol Street
Traffic Engineer Lauber presented the staff report. He also stated that a 35 MPH speed
limit is being investigated on Pujol Street.
Commissioner Guerriero asked if "Children Playing" signs should be installed along with
additional lighting due to the added transient traffic. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded
that this was also being explored by staff.
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Commissioner Sander expressed concern regarding the high crime rate in the Pujol Street
area. Sergeant Crisp responded that the residents have been assisting police officers
in cleaning up the area.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero that the
Commission recommend the City Council establish "No Parking" on Pujol Street.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Johnson, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
5. Temoorarv "AII-Wav" Stoo-Margarita Road at Rustic Glen Drive
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report. He informed the Commission
that the opening date for the detour/signalization project has not been announced as
yet.
Commissioner Guerriero recommended an acceleration lane be considered at this
intersection. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that a lane will be installed prior to the
all-way stop construction.
It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson that the City
Council adopt a resolution establishing a temporary "All-Way" Stop at the intersection of
Margarita Road and Rustic Glen Drive.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Johnson, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
6. "No-Parking" - Rustic Glen Drive East of Margarita Road
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report.
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Sander that the City
Council adopt a resolution establishing a "No Parking" zone on Rustic Glen Drive east of
Margarita Road.
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The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Johnson, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber had no additional items to add to the written report, but
stated he would answer any questions the Commission might have.
Chairman Coe commended staff on a remarkable job on the Starlight Ridge report and
stated that he was pleased with what had been accomplished.
POLICE REPORT
Sergeant Ron Crisp reported on the following:
. Traffic Citations are down.
. Ms. Kathy Garwood has been assigned the responsibility for scheduling the
Radar trailer which has been successfully implemented.
Commissioner Guerriero recommended an article be published concerning the radar
trailer. Sergeant Crisp responded that an article has been published in the local paper.
Traffic Engineer Lauber reported that installation of a recorder on the Radar Trailer
designed to verify readings for drivers will be implemented shortly.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Fire Battalion Chief Brodowski reported on the following:
. Fire personnel have been training for 3 days on the defibrillator and are ready for
the exhibit at the Balloon and Wine Festival.
. Fire season is upon us, starting in mid-May.
· The Public Safety Expo planning is taking place and it is expected to be bigger
and better than last year's event
Commissioner Perry recommended that Fire Chief Brodowski request a Proclamation
from the City Council for the Expo.
Commissioner Sander commended the Fire Department for the expert and expeditious
manner in which they handle medical calls.
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COMMISSION REPORT
Commissioner Perry announced that the author of the original disaster plan for
Temecula, Joe Hreah, will be speaking on Wednesday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m., at the
Murrieta Fire Department.
Commissioner Johnson will be on vacation and out of the Country for the May 23, 1996
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Guerriero reported on the Joint Temecula/ Murrieta Transportation
Committee traffic study which recommends the Rancho California Road Interchange
improvements as priority No. 1 over the Overland Overcrossing construction, due to
funding. These are the two priorities that will go to City Council for approval.
Commissioner Perry stated that the City Council needs to know the economic
ramifications in order to make a credible decision.
Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that the Winchester Road Interchange
improvements will facilitate traffic movement from the west side to the east side
of Temecula.
Chairman Coe reported on the following:
· Requested staff review the speed limit on Hwy 79(S). He stated that 65 MPH
is dangerous in that area. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that Caltrans will
be conducting a traffic study between Hwy 79(S) and Margarita Road and will
not post 65 MPH signs until after the completion of the study.
· The pavement on Rainbow Canyon Road is in poor visual and structural
condition. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded he would look into this.
· There is a constant pot hole on Front Street by the cement plant. Staff will look
into this.
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Coe to adjourn the
meeting at 8:50 P.M.
The next regular meeting of the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, May
23, 1996, at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park
Drive, Temecula, California.
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Secretary
Chairman, Charles Coe
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