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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
JANUARY 25, 1996
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission was called to
order on Thursday, January 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:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Perry
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson
Commissioner Johnson gave advance notice for his absence.
Also present were Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber, Police Lieutenant James Domenoe, Battalion
Chief Mark Brodowski.
Chairman Coe called for non-agenda items at 7:05 P.M.
Ken Bruckman, President Starlight Ridge Homeowners' Association, reported on two
accidents which happened on Cosmic Drive and shared photos of various skid marks
in front of his home. He asked the Commission to consider resolving the traffic
problem in the Starlight Ridge area. He also stated that the Home Owners Association
has selected curb modifications be installed in conjunction with the construction of the
sidewalk along Santa Cecilia Drive and also to explore traffic circles, ball chokers and
stop signs as resolutions to the traffic problems. Further, he spoke in opposition to the
requirement for 75% of home owners to sign petitions in order to have traffic
modifications implemented.
Chairman Coe recommended this item be on the next agenda. The Commission
indicated their desire to resolve this situation.
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber responded that a meeting will be set-up with Ken
Bruckman of the Starlight Ridge area to scope the project and he will present an
estimate of costs to the Commission at the next meeting.
Commissioner Perry stated that he has driven in the area to explore the problem and
has not personally seen any violations. He asked the time of day or night the traffic
violations were taking place. Ken Bruckman responded that during early morning and
evening when children are traveling to and from school is the best time to see traffic
violators.
Cynthia Arocha, 44535 Bedford Court, spoke in support of signalization at Bedford
Court/Hwy 79(S) intersection. A petition containing 2,000 signatures has been
obtained and warrants have been met.
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Commissioner Perry asked for the warrant results and recommended this item be
placed on the agenda for the next Commission meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of December 7. 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Sander to approve
Consent Calendar Item 1.1 the minutes of December 7, 1995.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Prooosed Detour for Winchester Road Construction- Maroarita Road to Murrieta Hot
Sorinos Road (Area 1)
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report.
Chairman Coe requested public comments:
Susan Reeves, 39814 Roripaugh Road, spoke in opposition to the detour routing
through Roripaugh Ranch and recommended the temporary road way through the dirt
parcel as a viable alternative.
Ed Molls, 27595 Dandelion Court, Roripaugh Ranch Home Owners' Association, spoke
in opposition to the detour through Roripaugh Hills.
Dave Gallaher, 31350 Rancho Vista Road, representing Temecula Valley School
District, spoke in support of Alternative #2.
Kelley Donovan, Representative for Riverside County Transportation Department,
detailed the construction process and the timeline which is required in order to
complete the improvements prior to the high school opening in 1997.
Larry Markham, 41745 Winchester Road, spoke for Leo Roripaugh and concerned
property owners who had not been noticed as to the detour through the dirt parcel at
the Winchester Road/Nicholas Road intersection. He also reported that plans were in
process for a service station at Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Winchester Road and
the detour would harm business at this site. He recommended this item be continued.
Commissioner Perry asked if the service station would be affected. Kelly Donavan
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responded that traffic would be diverted from Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Nicholas
Road; only local traffic would be permitted and this could affect business at that
location.
Commissioner Coe expressed concern for a possible major traffic problem in this area.
Commissioner Guerriero stated that he was not comfortable making a recommendation
due to the limited information given to the Commission and he recommended that the
owner of the dirt parcel be notified.
Kelly Donovan stated that Caltrans possibly would not oppose a detour on Margarita
Road or Murietta Hot Springs Road, if the City is in agreement. A traffic signal at that
intersection would facilitate traffic. He also agreed to contact the owner of the dirt
parcel regarding the detour plan.
Traffic Engineer Lauber stated that staff would do all they could to avoid routing the
detour through the Roripaugh Ranch homes.
Kelly Donovan expressed confidence that everything could be worked out with the
property owners.
Commissioner Perry asked when the construction from Margarita Road to Nicholas
Road would be complete. Kelly Donovan responded that it would take approximately
nine (9) months.
Sonny Salkind, P.O. Box 971, Temecula, spoke to request the Commission consider
not closing the Winchester Road/Murrieta Hot Springs Road intersection during the
construction on Winchester Road. The purpose of this request based on construction
scheduled to start in 30 days on a Texaco Station near the intersection of Winchester
Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road and the driveway needs to be kept open.
Commissioner Perry stated that he believed businesses on the north end could be
accommodated, but expressed concern for those at the Nicholas Road/Winchester
Road intersection.
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to accept
detour alternative #2 with the following additions:
. All property owners affected will be notified
. A study is recommended on commercial businesses for accommodation during
construction
. Requested competitive bids if staff feels it is necessary
. Eliminate Roripaugh Ranch detour traffic
. Conduct a school impact study for traffic
· Study the availability of emergency vehicle access to Roripaugh Ranch during
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construction
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson
Chairman Coe called a recess at 8:45 p.m.
Chairman Coe reconvened the meeting at 8:55 P.M.
3. Kiwanis Club Sian Prooosal
Traffic' Engineer Marty Lauber shared correspondence received from the Temecula
Kiwanis Club requesting approval to install signs which will remind drivers to buckle
their safety belts. He also thanked the Temecula Kiwanis Club for providing safety
seats to the police department for use in transporting young children.
Don Meyer, representing Temecula Kiwanis, requested the Kiwanis be permitted to
install seat belt check signs around the City for education in the area of safety.
Commissioner Guerriero recommended the Kiwanis install them at school entrances.
Don Meyer responded that the Kiwanis wanted more exposure.
Commissioner Sander commented that perhaps street light posts might be the location
for these signs.
Traffic Engineer Lauber pointed out that the City ordinance required only one sign per
post, therefore, a precedent should not be set.
Chairman Coe stated that he would like to research this request before a
recommendation is made.
Commission Perry commented that the flashing lights at school sites might be a good
location for the signs.
Commissioner Sander stated that perhaps this should be on the agenda for the next
meeting.
Traffic Engineer Lauber recommended the Kiwanis Club research locating the signs at
school entrances or other private locations.
4. Parkina Restriction on Puiol Street
Traffic Engineer Lauber shared slides depicting the apartment building on the corner of
Pujol Street where 65' of red curb is recommended. The property manager has been
contacted and supports this restriction.
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It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Sander to recommend
the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a 65' "No Parking" zone on Pujol Street, south
of Sixth Street.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson
5. AII-Wav "Stoo" - Pala Road at Wolf Vallev Road
Traffic Engineer Marty Lauber presented the staff report.
It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to recommend
the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing an All-Way "Stop" at the intersection of Pala
Road and Wolf Valley Road.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4
CpMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson
6. Soeed Limits - Rancho California Road East of Margarita Road and Pala Road South of
SR 79 (S)
Traffic Engineer Lauber presented the staff report. He stated that it is not mandated to
post speed limits, however, staff recommends speed limits be posted on Margarita Road
and Pala Road.
Commissioner Perry spoke in opposition to posting speed limits since 55 MPH is the
legal State speed limit.
Commissioner Guerriero recommended the speed limits be posted as he has experienced
many conflicting speeds with vehicles traveling east to west on Rancho California Road.
Lieutenant Domonoe spoke in support of posting speed limits.
Chairman Coe asked for public comments.
Jim Gero, 28780 Front Street, Aces Driving School, spoke in favor of lowering the
speed limits on Rancho California Road and recommended 35 MPH, and 35 MPH on Pala
Road due to the terrible driving conditions.
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Lieutenant Domonoe responded that Rancho California Road and Pala Road do not meet
the criteria to lower speed limits and it would be unenforceable due to California Vehicle
Code restrictions.
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to recommend
the City Council adopt a Resolution to establish the following speed limits: 55 MPH on Rancho
California Road east of Margarita Road; 35 MPH on Pala Road from 79 toClubhouse Drive; 50
MPH on Pala Road between Clubhouse Drive and south City limits.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero, Sander, Perry
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Johnson
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
Traffic Engineer Lauber reported that a survey has gone out to business owners west
of 1-15 to ascertain hours of operation. Staff will then explore staggering business
hours in order to smooth out peaks of traffic during construction of the Winchester Road
interchange improvements.
Commissioner Perry requested a quarterly report on the status of CIP projects. He also
asked the status of the construction on Winchester Road. Traffic Engineer Lauber
responded that construction would begin in February.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Lieutenant Domonoe introduced officer Rod Crisp, who has been re-assigned to
Temecula.
The Police Department has initiated two man teams which have been targeting problem
areas in order to resolve problems.
Commissioner Guerriero commended the police department for the fine job they have
been doing and he reported that he has also received positive feedback from the citizens
of Temecula.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
Battalion Fire Chief Brodowski reported on the following:
Construction has begun on the new station on Pauba Road.
He recommended noticing of the construction and also approval for signalizing for
emergency vehicle access be placed on the next Commission agenda.
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Commissioner Perry requested the status on the installation for the signal at La Paz
Street. Engineer Lauber responded that construction would begin in mid-summer.
Commissioner Sander recommended a joint session/workshop with the City Council to
explore opinions on traffic in the City with police, fire, and county districts.
Commissioner Guerriero commented on the following:
. A pot hole on Margarita Road, south of Winchester Road, near General Kearny
Road is in need of repair.
. Recommended the southern exit on Ynez Road going south at the Mervyn's
Center be a right-turn only, due to accidents occurring.
. Restriction of heavy truck traffic might be considered over the Winchester Road
Bridge during the Winchester Road construction.
. Requested a report on the cause of accidents occurring near the schools and
also the Starlight Ridge area.
. Recommended the Police Department educate students on the new law
authorizing use of pepper spray.
Commissioner Coe requested that staff look into trimming the bushes on Rainbow
Canyon Road.
It was moved by Commissioner Guerriero and seconded by Commissioner Perry to adjourn the
meeting at 10:10 P.M. the motion was unanimously carried.
The next regular meeting of the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday,
February 22, 1996, at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room, 43174
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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Chairman Charles Coe
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Secretary
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