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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032306 PTS Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLICITRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MARCH 23, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula PubliclTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Ramos led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Lanier, Ramos, Arbogast, and Chairman Youmans. Absent: Jacobs. PRESENTATIONS: . Lieutenant Wait introduced Temecula Action Patrol volunteer Len Borok, who provided an update regarding the Temecula Community Action Patrol. By way of PowerPoint Presentation, past president Len Borok and Don Lowe. provided the accomplishments for the year 2005 (per staff report), highlighting on the following: . Background and History . Membership . Vehicles . Communications and Safety . Tasks' , . Scheduled Patrol . Scheduled Patrol Summary . Scheduled Events . Callouts 24/7Unscheduled . Administration . Home Safety Visits 72 hours . Hour Summary . Value to Temecula . 2006 Outlook and Goals. The PubliclTraffic Safety Commission thanked the Temecula Community Action for all their effort and time that they have donated to the volunteer program. R:IMinuteslPublicTrafficSafetyCommission032306 By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Bruce Barton, Operations Manager, Riverside Operational Area - American Medical Response (AMR) Ambulance Company, provided a brief report regarding 2005 Response Statistics, highlighting on the following: . Challenges o System fluidity o Temecula - every 911 call culminates with an ambulance leaving the City of Temecula o Concrete center medians on major streets . What Works o Coordinated intersections that are preempted equipped o Center and side lanes. The PubliclTraffic Safety Commission thanked Mr. Barton for his report. Crisis Team Manager of the Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County, Roseanne Orewyler, spoke regarding the Trauma Intervention Program. The PubliclTraffic Safety Commission thanked Ms. Orewyler for her update and for her efforts toward the success of the program. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Mr. Mike Kuhn, Temecula, honored community hero, Ms. Roseanne Orewyler, for all her efforts with the Trauma Intervention Program. B. Ms. Mary Towell, Temecula, expressed concern with the current speed and conditions of Pechanga Parkway, advising that vehicles traveling on Pechanga Parkway drive too fast, and requested that the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission support the community by developing and enforcing a Safety First Zone along Pechanga Parkway and lowering the speed limit from 55 mph to 35 mph. In response to Ms. Towell's request, Principal Engineer Moghadam clarified how speed limits are established by the California Vehicle Codes, advising that the City does not determine speed limits. COMMISSION REPORTS A. Commissioner Arbogast congratulated the Fire Department with regard to their efforts with a fire at the Meadowview Club House, advising that due to the Fire Department's quick response, the loss to the club house was $5,000 but could have been $50,000. Ms. Arbogast also thanked Captain Aim for the distribution of weekly reports. . Referencing the corner of 79 South and Old Town Front Street, Commissioner Arbogast advised that congestion continues to be a concern in that area and requested that staff request from Cal Trans, the possibility of installing signs that would indicate Keep Area Clear or Keep Clear at that intersection. Due to vehicles making illegal left-hand turns at a median on Ynez Road, southbound between Rancho Vista Road, and Pauba Road, Commissioner Arbogast requested its removal. R:\MinutesIPublicTrafficSafelyCommission032306 2 Commissioner Arbogast also stated that she would be of the opinion that extending the two-left-hand lanes, westbound on Winchester Road, turning right on Margarita Road southbound would help to alleviate traffic congestion. B. Commissioner Lanier asked staff if, in the future, there would ever be plans to install an intersection at the corner of County Center Drive and Ynez Road. Commissioner Lanier also thanked the Police Department with its efforts to remove graffiti. In response to Commissioner Lanier's query, Principal Engineer Moghadam stated that there will be two signals installed, one at County Center Drive and Equity Lane and Date Street and Ynez Road. C. Commissioner Ramos thanked the Police Department for submitting its weekly reports. Commissioner Ramos a Iso asked staff to explore the possibility 0 f widening the driveway at Rancho California Road and Via Las Colinas, behind the Target Stores, advising that making a right-turn into the driveway would be a dangerous situation. D. Chairman Youmans distributed a Publici Traffic Safety Commission 2006 outline, for the Commission to review and abide by; and that if staff would like to have an item or presentation added to an agenda, to advi~e the Chairman so that it could be arranged with staff. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of February 23. 2006 RECOMMENDA nON: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of February 23, 2006. MOTION: Commissioner Arbogast moved to approve the Commission Consent Calendar. Commissioner Lanier seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Jacobs who was absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Traffic Conditions - Kohinoor Wav and Jon William Wav RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission recommend the following: 1. Installation of 25 mile per hour speed limit signs on Jon William Way and Kohinoor Way; 2. Installation of the "V-Calm" Speed Advisory sign on Kohinoor Way; 3. Additional enforcement during the morning and afternoon school related peak periods, and; 4. Further modification of the traffic signal timing on Deer Hollow Way at Peppercorn Drive/Jon William Way and Peach Tree Street to discourage the use of Kohinoor Way and Jon William. Via Overheads, Principal Engineer Moghadam provided the Commission with a staff report (of written material). ' R:IMinuleslPublicTrafficSafelyCommission032306 3 Commissioner Arbogast thanked Sergeant Pino and Fire Captain Windsor for the adjustments to the traffic signal that were made at the corner of Peppercorn and Redhawk Parkway. It was also noted by Commissioner Arbogast while supporting staff recommendation, she would also request that staff explore the following: . That staff consider reducing the timing on Jon William Way and Deer Hollow Way during the weekday, keeping it at normal timing on the weekends . That a stop sign be installed on Jon William Way and' Kohinoor Way headed towards Peach Tree Street . That red striping or a No Parking sign be installed to avoid vehicles parking on Peach Tree Street up to Deer Hallow Way, advising that this street would be too narrow to allow for parked vehicles . That speed signs be installed on Peppercorn Drive towards Redhawk Parkway, advising that this would reduce the speed of traffic on the down hill street. Commissioner Ramos commended City staff for its quick response to seek possible solutions to the traffic conditions on Kohinoor Way and Jon William Way. Chairman Youmans suggested that the Police Department explore the possibility of mailing surrounding residents a letter informing them of the importance of safe driving and advising them that strict enforcement will be monitored around the high school area. At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Mr. Curt McDowell, Temecula, thanked staff for its recommendations and clarified for the record that the petition by The Estates at the collection at Redhawk Parkway addressing traffic issues near Great Oak High School. did not recommend closing any streets; and that he would be in favor of Chairman Youmans' suggestion of a letter going out to residents advising that police enforcement will be enforced. B. Mr. Kevin Scott, Temecula, queried if there were a way to time the light for travelers in and out for a 45 minute period in the morning and afternoon to determine if minimizing the timing would be necessary. In response to Mr. Scott's query, Principal Engineer Moghadam noted that staff would need to explore this request in more detail. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Arbogast moved to approve staff recommendation, subject to staff exploring the possibility of implementing Commissioner Arbogast's four suggestions, as stated above. Commissioner Lanier seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Jacobs who was absent. R:IMinuteslPublicTrafficSafetyCommission032306 4 3. Reauest for Multi-Wav StOD Sians - RoriDauah Road RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the PublicJTraffic Safety Commission deny the request for Multi-Way Stop Signs on Roripaugh Road and direct staff to implement the "V-Clam Speed Limit Advisory signs and continued enforcement of the posted speed limit by the Temecula Police Department. Principal Engineer Moghadam presented a staff report (of record). MOTION: Commissioner Arbogast moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Ramos seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Jacobs who was absent. 4. Traffic Enaineer's ReDort No report at this time. 5. Police Chiefs ReDort Sergeant Pino noted the following: . That school zone complaints have been minimal . That the commercial truck inspection in conjunction with California Highway Patrol (CHP), was a successful event . That Temecula Rock n Rod Run was a smooth event . That the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP) would be holding steady. 6. Fire Chiefs ReDort Battalion Chief Deyo advised the Commission of a fire that occurred at the Meadowview Club House which resulted in minimal damages. It was also noted that the Fire Department, in conjunction with the Sheriffs Department, participated in a Public Safety Fair at the Guidant Corporation. . Commissioner Lanier advised that he would not be in attendance of the April 27, 2006, PublicJTraffic Safety Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 8:15 p.m. Chairman Youmans formally adjourned to the PublicJTraffic Safety Commission Workshop on Thursday, ADril27. 2006 at 4:00 PM, to adjourn to the regular scheduled meeting at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. Chairm R:\MinuleslPublicTraftic5afetyCommission032306 5