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Home My WebLink About032896 PTS Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC COMMISSION MARCH 28, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Commission was called to order on Thursday, March 28, 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: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Coe, Perry ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Sander Also present were Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber, Police Sergeant Ron Crisp and Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brodowski. Chairman Coe called for non-agenda items at 7:05 P.M. Ed Dool, Sixth Street and Front Street; Transit Center, requested consideration of Commission approval for installation of a 4-way stop at Sixth Street and Front Street in Old Town. He stated this would facilitate left turns for the shuttle buses. He updated the Commission on the construction for the bus depot, which should begin construction late May, 1996. Commissioner Coe requested staff look into the request for a 4-way stop. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that the City was currently researching this location to determine if a 4-way stop sign is warranted. Commissioner Perry requested that Front and Main Streets be researched for traffic signal consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. . Minutes of Januarv 25 1996 and Februarv 22 1996 It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to continue Item 1.1 the Minutes of January 25, 1996, to April 25, 1996 and to approve Item 1.2 the Minutes of February 22, 1996. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Coe, Perry NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Sander, Guerriero MlNUI"ES:031281% 1 . . PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MARCH 28. 1996 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Soeed Limit on Margarita Road from Solana Wav to Rancho California Road Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report. He explained that this location does not meet the 85 percentile criteria for changing the speed limit. He also stated that a left comfort lane is needed in front of the apartments in order to facilitate vehicles turning into oncoming traffic. Staff recommended the reaffirmation of 45 MPH. Chairman Coe called for public comments at 7:30 P.M. Philip de Schauwer, 29549 Corg Way, expressed concern about speeding vehicles traveling from Margarita Hot Springs Road to Moraga Road on Margarita Road. He also discussed the location where Margarita Road narrows in front of the Villa condominiums where it is impossible to make a left turn out of the homes into the traffic. He recommended the speed limit be limited to 35 MPH on Margarita Road between Solana Way and Moraga Road. Commissioner Coe responded that it would be difficult to drop the speed limit. Lieutenant Domonoe responded that this area is not considered residential and therefore does not qualify for the 35 MPH limit. Traffic Engineer Lauber explained that the City is considering two (2) projects which would assist in easing traffic for residents: a joint use parking site with the elementary school on Moraga Road; and a park site where the road narrows between Solana Way and Winchester Road. Commissioner Perry requested information, about these projects be reported in the Traffic Engineer's Report, or as an agenda item next month if the timeline on these projects is scheduled for more than one year. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to recommend the City Council adopt a Resolution re-affirming the speed limit of 45 MPH on Margarita Road from Solana Way to Rancho California Road. . The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Coe, Perry NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Sander, Guerriero MINUTES:03128196 2 . . PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MARCH 28. 1996 3. "AII-Wav" Stoo - Margarita Road at Stonewood Road Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report and stated that warrants had been met for signalization. This intersection has been added to the priority list for installation of a traffic signal, therefore staff requests denial of the request for the "AII- Way" stop. It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to deny the request for an "All-Way" stop at Margarita Road at Stonewood Road. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Coe, Perry NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Sander, Guerriero 4. "No Stoppin\l" - Margarita Road between Rancho Vista Road and Pauba Road Traffic Engineer Lauber presented the staff report with an amendment to the posted time which is recommended to be from 6:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve a "No Stopping" zone to replace the existing "No Parking" zone on Margarita Road between Rancho Vista Road and Pauba Road. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Coe, Perry NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Sander, Guerriero TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber reported on the following: · Due to construction on Winchester Road, there is a need to divert traffic onto Rancho California Road. Signal cycles will be modified from Ynez Road to Diaz Road. The cycle schedule will be reviewed periodically to determine if it is working properly. · Staff is working with the Starlight Ridge residents on an extensive report, which will be presented to the City Council at their April 23, 1996 meeting. MINUTES,03/28/96 3 . . PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MARCH 28.1996 . The traffic counters have been down and giving incorrect information. They are back on-line and staff will be able to present more information at the next meeting. Commissioner Coe asked if the Starlight Ridge residents were pleased with the progress in their area. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that he did not know if they were and that Mr. Bruckman had met with the Mayor to discuss installation of one-way streets or a cul-de-sac on Cosmic Drive. Staff is keeping a close look at the area and conducting an extensive study and will be relocating the radar trailer to a better position. Commissioner Johnson asked the status of the installation of flashers adjacent to school zones which had been recommended for approval by the Commission. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that this project is being funded by the City from the FY96/97 budget. He also stated that one additional flasher is being added at the Paloma Del Sol Elementary School. POLICE REPORT Police Sergeant Ron Crisp reported on the following: · Temecula officers spent 28 hours during the month of February, 1996 in the Starlight Ridge area. Ten (10) citations were issued, five (5) on Cosmic Drive and five (5) on Rancho California Road, which were mostly residents of Starlight Ridge. · He is working with Traffic Engineer Lauber on researching the Starlight Ridge resident's concerns. . A SCAIR Operation is scheduled for Saturday. . Citations are up 100 from last year at this same time. · There is a change of the Officer in Charge of the Radar Trailer as of April 11, 1996, which will allow it to be utilized 12-14 hours per day. Commissioner Perry commended the Police Department for their extensive visibility on the streets of Temecula. Commissioner Johnson concurred with Commissioner Perry and thanked the officers for the good work they do. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Due to a call to Battalion Chief Mark Brodowski, no report was given. MINUTES,03/28/96 4 . . PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MARCH 28. 1996 COMMISSION REPORT Commissioner Johnson asked how the newly installed right turn on South Winchester Road was working. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that the delineators to the south had not been keeping people out of the turn and it will be extended to correct this. Commissioner Perry expressed concern that the right turn only sign into Palm Plaza is not visible to oncoming drivers. Traffic Engineer Lauber responded that the delineators would be extended and the sign would be moved to a more visible location. He also asked the status of the study of Front and Main Streets, and Sixth and Front Streets in the Old Town circulation pattern. Traffic Engineer Lauber will provide a copy of the Old Town Specific Plan to the Commission. Commissioner Johnson stated that he would like staff to explore the possibility of an "All-Way" Stop at Sixth Street and Front Street. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, April 25, 1996, at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. {}~a Chairman Charles Coe t '..v-v-- Secretary MINUTES:03/28/96 5