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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02272025 TS Commission AgendaIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (951) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II]. AGENDA TEMECULA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair David Matics FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Larry Slusser ROLL CALL: Carter, Matics, Richardson, Slusser PUBLIC COMMENT A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Commission on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Commission on items that appear on the Consent Calendar. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited . Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54. Page 1 Traffic Safety Commission Agenda February 27, 2025 1.Approve Action Minutes of January 23, 2025 That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the Action Minutes of January 23, 2025. Recommendation: Action MinutesAttachments: BUSINESS Members of the public may address the Commission on Business items that appear on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54. 2.Receive Budget Engagement Session and Provide General Recommendation Regarding the Same That the Commission receive the budget engagement session and provide general recommendation regarding the same . Recommendation: Agenda ReportAttachments: 4.Signing and Striping Modifications at the Intersection of North General Kearny and Calle Pina Colada That the Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report .Recommendation: Agenda Report Exhibit A - North General Kearny & Calle Pina Colada Restriping Attachments: 3.Loma Linda Road & Redwood Road/White Sage Way - Stop Controls Analysis That the Traffic Safety Commission recommend the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing Multi-Way Stop Controls and striped pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/ White Sage Way. Recommendation: Agenda Report Exhibit A- Location Map Exhibit B - Multi-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Exhibit C - Proposed Concept Design Attachments: Page 2 Traffic Safety Commission Agenda February 27, 2025 DIVISION REPORTS (Receive and File) 5.Fire Chief's Report Fire Chief's Report - January 2025Attachments: 6.Police Chief's Report Police Chief's Report - January 2025Attachments: 7.TRIP (Traffic Restriction in Progress) Report TRIP ReportAttachments: DIRECTOR REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The full agenda packet (including staff reports and any supplemental material available after the original posting of the agenda), distributed to a majority of the Traffic Safety Commission regarding any item on the agenda, will be available for public viewing in the main reception area of the Temecula Civic Center during normal business hours at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The material will also be available on the City's website at TemeculaCA.gov. and available for review at the respective meeting. If you have questions regarding any item on the agenda, please contact the Public Works Department at (951) 694-6444. Page 3 Item No. 1 1 ACTION MINUTES TEMECULA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 23, 2025 - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM: Chair David Matics FLAG SALUTE: Chair David Matics SWEARING IN: Larry Slusser ROLL CALL: Carter, Matics, Richardson, Slusser CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Action Minutes of December 19, 2024 Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the Action Minutes of December 19, 2024. Approved Staff Recommendation (4-0): Motion by Richardson, Second by Carter. The vote reflected unanimous approval. BUSINESS 2. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2025 Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission select the Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2025. Motion to appoint Commissioner David Matics as Chair (4-0): Motion by Carter, Second by Richardson. The vote reflected unanimous approval. Motion to appoint Commissioner Robert Carter as Vice Chair (4-0): Motion by Matics, Second by Richardson. The vote reflected unanimous approval. 3. De Portola Road/Jedediah Smith Road Roundabout Project Update Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report. Receive and file only, no action. DIVISION REPORTS (Receive and File) 4. Fire Chief’s Report 2 5. Police Chief’s Report 6. TRIP Report (Traffic Restrictions in Progress) DIRECTOR REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURNMENT At 6:37 PM, the Traffic Safety Commission meeting was formally adjourned to Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. David Matics, Chair Ron Moreno, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Item No. 2 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Traffic Safety Commission FROM: Jennifer Hennessy, Director of Finance DATE: February 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Receive Budget Engagement Session and Provide General Recommendation Regarding the Same PREPARED BY: Catlin Dorset, Budget Manager RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission receive the budget engagement session and provide general recommendation regarding the same. BACKGROUND: Each year in February, City staff begins the development of the Annual Operating Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which include Budget Engagement Sessions with each of the City’s Boards and Commissions. These sessions are designed to engage the Board and Commission members and community early in the development of the Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget process. Feedback obtained through the Budget Engagement Sessions is utilized to support programs, projects and events that are recommended in the Proposed Budget and CIP. The aggregated feedback from these sessions will be reported back to the City Council in their Budget Workshop held in May. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Item No. 3 1 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Traffic Safety Commission FROM: Ron Moreno, Director of Public Works/City Engineer DATE: February 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Signing and Striping modifications at the intersection of North General Kearny and Calle Pina Colada PREPARED BY: Nick Minicilli, Senior Traffic Engineer Erick Escobedo, Associate Civil Engineer RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report. BACKGROUND: In November 2024, Meadowview HOA submitted complaints regarding operational issues at the intersection of North General Kearny and Calle Pina Colada. These concerns centered on frequent accidents at the intersection, which resulted in property damage and repair costs for the HOA. After conducting a field review of the current conditions, staff determined that updating the signing and striping could improve traffic flow and safety at this intersection. The current signage and striping are outdated, and the proposed updates would enhance overall intersection safety. Staff recommend implementing the proposed signing and striping changes as outlined in Exhibit A. FISCAL IMPACT: Minor cost associated with signing and striping modifications. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A – North General Kearny & Calle Pina Colada Restriping 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 N. GENERA L K E A R N Y R O A D C A L L E P I N A C O L A D A Item No. 4 1 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Traffic Safety Commission FROM: Ron Moreno, Director of Public Works/City Engineer DATE: February 27, 2025 SUBJECT: Loma Linda Road & Redwood Road/White Sage Way – Stop Controls Analysis PREPARED BY: Nick Minicilli, Senior Traffic Engineer Erick Escobedo, Associate Civil Engineer RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission recommend the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing Multi-Way Stop Controls and striped pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/ White Sage Way. BACKGROUND: In 2024, City of Temecula staff received several resident requests to consider the feasibility of implementing all-way stop controls to address concerns of pedestrian safety and excessive speeding at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/White Sage Way (Exhibit A). The citizens referenced concerns with high pedestrian volumes, high vehicle volume, erratic vehicle maneuvers, and speeding during school drop-off and pick up times due to the intersection being adjacent to Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School. For this request, staff performed several field reviews at this intersection and based on review of vehicular speed and volume data, it was determined that the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/White Sage Way warranted further analysis for Multi-Way Stop Controls. Loma Linda Road is a fifty-six (56) foot wide collector roadway providing access to numerous single-family residences between Pechanga Parkway and Via Cordoba. The posted speed limit on Loma Linda Road is 35 MPH and the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volume on is approximately 5,200 ADT. Redwood Road is a fifty-six (56) foot wide residential collector roadway that provides access to numerous single-family residences between Loma Linda and Wolf Creek Drive. Redwood Road has a posted speed limit of 30 MPH and carries approximately 750 ADT. White Sage Way is a 60 (60) foot wide private roadway that provides access to numerous single- family residences in the Temecula Lane development. White Sage Way has no posted speed and carries approximately 600 ADT. In February 2025, staff generated speed and volume data during the school semester from January 2023 thru March 2023 using Streetlight Data software. Over this three (3) month period, review of prevailing (85th percentile) speeds indicates that speeds vary from 40 to 42 miles per hour throughout the day on Loma Linda Road near the intersection with Redwood Road/White 2 Sage Way. The results of the speed data review indicate that these speeds are occurring consistently throughout the day. In addition to the data collection, a review of intersection characteristics and conditions were performed, which included an evaluation of sight distance, collision history, and completion of a multi-way stop warrant analysis (Exhibit B) at this intersection. An evaluation of sight distance was performed at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/White Sage Way. A minimum unobstructed sight distance of 250 feet is required for the posted 35 mph speed limit on Loma Linda Road. The results of the evaluation are shown in the table below: Location Sight Distance Required Visibility (Posted 35 MPH) White Sage Way (Southbound)  Looking East  Looking West 470’ 760’ 250’ 250’ Redwood Road (Northbound)  Looking East  Looking West 670’ 560’ 250’ 250’ As shown, the visibility at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/White Sage Way is more than adequate for conditions looking in the easterly and westerly direction for vehicles entering Loma Linda Road. However, based on a field review, visibility for vehicles entering Loma Linda Road from Redwood Road is compromised during school pick-up times due to cars illegally parked in the bike lanes. The parked vehicles block the bike lane, creating temporary sightline issues as drivers wait to pick up children leaving school. A review of the collision history for the three (3) year period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, indicates there was zero (0) reported collisions at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/White Sage Way. The Multi-Way Stop Sign Installation Policy for Residential Streets’ warrant criteria was used to evaluate the need for multi-way stop signs at the intersection. The warrants allow for the installation of multi-way stop signs when the following conditions are satisfied: 1. Minimum Traffic Volumes a. The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches is equal to or greater than three hundred (300) vehicles per hour for any eight (8) hours of an average day; and b. The combined vehicular volume and pedestrian volume from the minor street is equal to or greater than one hundred (100) per hour for the same eight (8) hours. 2. Collision History 3 a. Three (3) or more reported collisions within a twelve (12) month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such accidents include right and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. 3. Roadway Characteristics a. The traffic volume on the uncontrolled street exceeds two thousand (2,000) vehicles per day, b. The intersection has four (4) legs, with the streets extending 600 feet or more away from the intersection on at least three (3) of the legs. c. The vehicular volumes on both streets are nearly equal to a forty/sixty percent (40/60%) split; and d. Both streets are 44 feet wide or narrower. Warrants for Minimum Traffic Volumes, Collision History and Roadway Characteristics must be met to justify the installation of a multi-way stop. Other criteria that may be considered when evaluating the need for multi-way stop signs include: 4. Visibility a. The intersections sight distance is less than:  150 feet for 25 MPH  200 feet for 30 MPH  250 feet for 35 MPH  300 feet for 40 MPH 5. The need to control left-turn conflicts. 6. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes such as schools, parks and activity centers. 7. The roadways and intersection appear on a Suggested Route to School plan. 8. There are no traffic signals or all-way stop controls located within 600 feet of the intersection. 9. The installation of multi-way stop signs is compatible with overall traffic circulation needs of the residential area. The multi-way stop warrant analysis performed found that the required Warrants 2 & 3 were not satisfied and all-way stop controls are not justified at the intersection based on quantitative data. The Policy does however provide the flexibility to consider the need to control vehicle and pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes such as schools, parks and activity centers. During field reviews, staff noticed elevated amounts of pedestrian traffic based on the intersection being adjacent to Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School. Staff observed that many of these school aged pedestrians were crossing Loma Linda Rd in an uncontrolled 4 fashion without paying close attention to vehicles and their surroundings. Staff observed children walking in between cars that were arbitrarily stopped in the middle of the street. Combining the uncontrolled crossing situation on Loma Linda Road with limited line of sight of motorists trying to enter Loma Linda Road from the side streets has created an unsafe situation. Based on the review of the intersection under these criteria, and the fact that it acts as a suggested school route, staff have determined there is justification for all-way stop controls at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/White Sage Way. Staff recommend establishing all-way stop controls and striped pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of Loma Linda Road and Redwood Road/White Sage Way. FISCAL IMPACT: Minor cost associated with the recommended action. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A - Location Map Exhibit B - Multi-Way Stop Warrant Analysis Exhibit C – Proposed Concept Design Major Street: 35 MPH Minor Street: 30 MPH Yes X No 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Hour Yes No X Yes No X Yes X No Yes X No Yes No X Yes No X Yes No X Yes X No Yes X No Yes X No Yes X No Yes X No 250 feet for 35 MPH Satisfied 714 882 100 1050 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 3 OR MORE the intersection. 9. The installation of multi-way stop signs is compatible with overall traffic circulation needs of the residential area. 5. The need to control left-turn conflicts. 8. There are no traffic signal or all-way stop controls located within 600 feet of 7. The roadways and intersection appear on a Suggested Route School plan. 6. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes such as schools, parks and activity centers. MULTI-WAY STOP WARRANT (Residential Streets) Critical Approach Speed Critical Approach Speed Satisfied NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS 300 1089 per day, 1. Minimum Vehicular Volume Loma Linda Rd Redwood Rd/White Sage Way Wararnts 1, 2, and 3 Must Be Satisfied MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Total All 998Approaches Combined Vehicular 879 200 feet for 30 MPH 0 (Minor Street) 3. Roadway Characteristics from the intersection on at least three (3) of the legs, D. Both streets are 44 feet wide or narrower. 4. Visibility C. The vehicular volumes on both streets are nearly equal to a forty/sixty percent (40/60%) A. The traffic volume on the uncontrolled street exceeds two thousand (2,000) vehicles 638 339 196 184 315 181 133 154 110 1043 Options (Other Criteria That May Be Considered) B. The intersection has four (4) legs, with the streets extending 600 feet or more away The intersection sight distance is less than: 150 feet for 25 MPH split, and Ped Volume (All Parts Below Must Be Satisfied) 2. Collision History Satisfied Satisfied Item No. 5 CITY OF TEMECULA FIRE DEPARTMENT Operations | Prevention | Training | Emergency Management MONTHLY REPORT | JANUARY 2025 5 Stations 7 Engines 1 USAR | 2 Truck | 1 Squad Population - 112,194 ISO Rating TYPE: # COMMERCIAL FIRE 1 MULTI-FAMILY FIRE 0 RESIDENTIAL FIRE 1 WILDLAND FIRE 4 VEHICLE FIRE 4 OTHER FIRE 5 RESCUE 3 RINGING ALARM 4 FALSE ALARM 99 HAZMAT 2 TOTAL: 123 Medical Emergencies TC Fires Other False Alarm JANUARY 2025 2025 Year to Date Calls 985 985 2 TYPE: # TRAFFIC COLLISION 78 MEDICAL EMERGENCY 725 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS 14 PUBLIC ASSIST 30 STANDBY 15 TOTAL: 862 JANUARY CALL BREAKDOWN Item No. 6 City of Temecula Traffic Report –January 2025 Southwest Sheriff Station Citation Totals Total Hazardous Citations 919 Total Non-Hazardous Citations 146 Seatbelt Citations (Included)7 Cell phone Citations (Included)223 Written Warnings Issued (Included)415 Parking Citations 194 Total Citations Issued 1904 City Funded Targeted Enforcement S.L.A.P. Citations (Included)101 Commercial Enforcement Citations (Included)14 Driving Under the Influence D.U.I. Arrests 23 D.U.I. Arrests YTD 23 D.U.I. YTD Previous Year (2024)366 OTS/City Funded Special Operations Targeted Traffic Enforcement Operations 3 Nov Dec Jan 3 Month Total Citations Issued for Hazardous Citations (Moving Viol.)793 847 919 2559 Non-Hazardous Citations 128 229 146 503 “Click It or Ticket” and/or Seatbelt Citations 13 6 7 26 Distracted Driver (Cell Phone Use)198 159 223 580 Parking Citations 149 244 194 587 Written Warnings Issued 310 420 415 1145 Stop Light Abuse / Intersection Program (SLAP) Red Light 102 120 101 323 Commercial Enforcement Citations 20 13 14 47 Non-Injury Collisions 19 24 12 55 Injury Collisions 24 30 23 77 DUI Arrests 25 27 23 75 Item No. 7 City of Temecula DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT STATUS REPORT TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PROGRESS (TRIP Report) Updated 02/13/2025 pg. 1 1. I-15, I-215, Winchester Road, and Murrieta Hot Springs Road Project: I-15 / French Valley Parkway Improvements – Phase II Status: Project construction will run May 2023 through May 2025. Work will involve northbound portions of I-15 and I-215 between Rancho California Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and the connecting on- and off-ramps. For traffic restrictions and additional information, please visit the project webpage at www.temeculaca.gov/FVP2. 2. De Portola Road at Butterfield Stage Road. Project: EMWD Wine Country Sewer Expansion Improvements Status: Beginning on January 14, 2025, EMWD will be installing a new sewer line on De Portola Road North of Butterfield Stage Road to East City Limits. Lane closures and one-way flagging will be implemented during work hours 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Estimated completion Summer 2025. 3. Jefferson Ave. at Buecking Dr. Project: Jefferson Buecking Apartments Status: Starting Monday, July 8, 2024 the Developer for the new Jefferson Buecking Apartments will be performing wet utility and offsite improvement work on Jefferson Ave. and Buecking Dr. resulting in periodic lane closures between the work hours of 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday – Friday. Estimated Completion is February 2025. 4. Jefferson Ave. & Via Montezuma Project: Utility Work Status: Beginning December 17, 2024, NPL Construction will be installing a new high- pressure steel gas main along Via Montezuma from Jefferson Ave. to Diaz Road. Periodic lane closures and traffic restrictions will be implemented during the hours 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Estimated completion is February 2025. City of Temecula DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT STATUS REPORT TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PROGRESS (TRIP Report) Updated 02/13/2025 pg. 2 5. Mira Loma Road North of Rancho Vista Road Project: SCE Infrastructure Repairs Status: Beginning on January 6, 2025, SCE will be performing infrastructure repairs for a damaged electrical service on Mira Loma Drive North of Rancho Vista Road. Lane delineation will be implemented around the work zone. Working hours are 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Estimated completion February 2025. 6. Nicolas Detour Project: Nicolas Road Extension Status: Nicolas Road will be closed starting at Leifer / Calle Medusa. Traffic will detour along Calle Medusa to La Serena. Closure will begin at the end of April through the year 2024. Anticipated completion will be April 2025. Click HERE to view the detour map. 7. Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail at Margarita Road Project: Santa Gertrudis Creek Phase II – Margarita Under-Crossing Status: Project Construction will run August 2024 through March 2025. During this time, there will be no access between the trail and Margarita Rd. The trail ramps on both sides of Margarita Rd will be closed until construction is completed. The project will construct an extension of the trail beneath Margarita Rd. such that pedestrians and bicyclists need not cross Margarita Road once completed. The trail ramps will be restored and reopened at that time. 8. Sidewalks - Citywide (Ynez Rd-Rancho Highland to Tierra Vista) PW17-28 Project: Sidewalk Gap Closure on West Side of Ynez Road Between Rancho Highland to Tierra Vista Rd. Status: Beginning of October 7, 2024 BWW & Co. will begin construction of the installation of new sidewalks along the West side of Ynez Road, resulting in periodic lane closures on South Bound Ynez Rd. at Rancho Highland. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday. Anticipated completion February 2025. City of Temecula DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT STATUS REPORT TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PROGRESS (TRIP Report) Updated 02/13/2025 pg. 3 9. Vincent Moraga Drive at Ridge Park Drive Project: Altair Development Storm Drain Improvements Status: Beginning February 10, 2025, Murrieta Development will be performing storm drain work for the Altair Development on Vincent Moraga Drive south of Felix Valdez Avenue. Lane shift delineation will be implemented during the working hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 pm. Expected completion end of February 2025.