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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092806 PTS Minutes .- .. -,.~._. -- -,' MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLICfTRAfFIC SAFETY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula PublicfTraffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Jacobs led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Commissioners: Lanier, Ramos, Jacobs, Arbogast, and Chairman Youmans None PRESENTATIONS: Via overheads, Lieutenant Pi no provided the Commission with an update with regard to the Temecula Police Department Operations -.Non-Sworn Personnel. The PublicfTraffic Safety Commission thanked Lieutenant Pino for his brief update. PUBLIC COMMENTS No additional comments. COMMISSION REPORTS A. Commissioner Lanier thanked staff for the cleaning of brush along the creek bed at Ronald Reagan Sports Park. B. Commissioner Jacobs commended the pOlice for their efforts with regard to a robbery at the Promenade Mall. Mr. Jacobs also thanked Director of Public Works for the installation of fencing on Rancho Califomia Road. C. Commissioner Ramos expressed. his enthusiasm with regard to the newly installed median along 79 South. D. Commissioner Arbogast also commended the police for its quick response to an incident that occurred at her place of employment. Commissioner Arbogast commented on recent tragedies that have occurred in the past couple weeks and gave condolences to Minute Clerk Childs for her loss. R:\Traffic\Commission\Minutes\2006\092806 Minutes -d E. Advising that Commissioner Lanier will be stepping down as a PublicfTraffic Safety Commissioner, Chairman Youmans thanked him for his commitment and service to the City of Temecula. ' F. Commissioner Lanier noted that 'he has had a rewarding experience serving as a PublicfTraffic Safety Commissioner. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of Julv 27. 2006 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 27, 2006. MOTION: Commissioner Lanier moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Jacobs seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Multi-Use Trails and Bikewavs Master Plan RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission receive and file a report regarding the Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan. Per PowerPoint Presentation, Development Services Administrator McCarthy provided the Commission with a staff report regarding the City's Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan, highlighting on the following: . Goal . Objectives . Opportunities . Constraints . Traillssues . Class 1 Trails . Class 2 Bikeways . Combined Trails The PublicfTraffic Safety Commission thanked Ms. McCarthy for her presentation. At this time, the public hearing was opened. By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Mr. Bill Bibb and Ms. Deborah Hollingsworth provided brief report, and noted that the below suggestions would improve bicycle safety in Temecula; o Begin implementation of the City of Temecula Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan o Clean existing bike lanes at frequent intervals 2 R:\Trafflc\Commlssion\Minutes\2006\092806 Minutes o Develop maintenance program, I.e. repaint faded lane markings, trim trees hiding signs, etc. o Address and fix problem intermittent bike lanes that suddenly end o Initiate and publicize an aggressive enforcement program targeting drivers who enter bike lanes illegally o Encourage the County to initiate the above actions on County-maintained roads o Continue program to mark bike lanes on existing streets o Begin widening bike lanes where possible o Reengineer existing but confusing and dangerous bike lanes through intersections o Designllnstall information signs. The PublicfTraffic Safety Commission thanked the Mr. Bibb and Ms. Hollingsworth for their presentation. The following individuals spoke in favor of the developing and implementing a safe and efficient trail system including both trails and bike lanes in the City. o Mr. Sean Scott, Murrieta o Mr. Steve Grabel, Temecula o Mr. Tim Donovan, Temecula o Mr. Bill Dull, Temecula o Mr. Peter D'Aquanni, Murrieta o Mr. Mark Culbrun, Temecula At this time, the public hearing was closed. Thanking the speakers for their comments, Commissioner Arbogast relayed the importance of cars, pedestrians, and cyclists working together to ensure safety on the roads. Ms. Arbogast that education for bikers and motor vehicles with regard to rules and regulation. Understanding the concems of the speakers, Commissioner Jacobs relayed that it would be a mutual responsibility of motorists as well as bicyclists to look out for one another, and would desire police officers monitoring motorist that would be driving illegally in bike lanes. In response to Commissioner Lanier's query with regard to debris in roadways, Director of Public Works Hughes stated that the Community Services Department has a contract in place that would require CR&R to sweep clean streets once a week; that the type of sweeper that is used does not pick up rocks or debris in the road; but that Public Works Department responds to request for pick-up of debris in roadways; and that if there is a concern with rock and debris in bike lanes, a phone call to the Public Works Department would take care of the situation. Commissioner Lanier relayed the importance of implementing a program that would educate drivers with regard to cyclists as well as information to rules and regulations for cyclists. Commissioner Ramos commended the speakers for their informative PowerPoint and noted that the concerns have been heard and will be considered. Thanking the speakers for their comments, Chairman Youmans noted that the Commission and staff will take measures to address the issues that would be within the purview of the City. Chairman Youmans also suggested that law enforcement take action against violators both motorists and cyclists. 3 R:\Traffic\Commlssion\Mlnutes\2006\092806 MInutes For the Commission and public, Director of Public Works Hughes clarified by offering the following: o That to date, the City's primary funding source for bikeways and trail programs have been funded from grants; and that the City uses City local matching funds to supplement the costs o That some of the funding sources when a road widening project takes place cannot be used for bike lanes and striping; advising that it could only be used to maintain existing pavements o That adding a bike lane to a road would be more than painting lines on a street, it would need to be evaluated by engineers, designed and signed off by engineers, funded and budgeted money provided, and a contract awarded and implemented o That the City's number one priority would be to alleviate congestion concerns and takes every opportunity to address trails and bike lanes o That the French Valley Interchange project which will be north of Winchester Road will be capable of providing bike lanes with that project to east and west over the freeway o That the City was recently successful in getting a grant to plan and design a Type 1 extension of the Santa Gertrudis Trail which will connect from east side of 1-15 under the freeway and connect to Murrieta Creek o That the bike Master Plan would be underway o That if signage is blocked by trees a phone call to the Public Works Department will resolve the issue o That existing bike lanes are striped every year and maintained as needed! requested. Clarifying for the Commission, Director of Public Works Hughes stated that at this point, all major projects that have been done to install bike lanes, trails come from grants and are matched with local funds; advising that the development community would also be a big source for road improvements and bike systems. Although there would not be one specific individual who would handle bike lanes and trails, Development Services Administrator McCarthy assured the public that Public Works Department and Community Services Department work as a team to identify areas where new bike lanes and parks could be implemented; that priorities are set by Council for the following year into a five-year program; and that the Trails Master Plan was fully supported by the City Council and that the design has been completed and will go out to bid fully funded in 2006. Commissioner Jacobs noted that he would be desirous of the being able to distribute a brochure to the public that would indicate marked bike lanes that would direct cyclist around the City in a safe manner. It was the consensus of the PublicfTraffic Safety Commission to -receive and file this report. 3. Traffic Enaineer's ReDor! Principal Engineer Moghadam advised the Commission that construction of the traffic signal on Sand born Road and Jefferson Avenue will begin installation within the next few weeks and is anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2006. 4 R:\Traffic\Commisslon\Minutes\2006\092806 Minutes 4. Police Chiefs ReDor! Sergeant Jon Anderson noted that the Community Action Patrol (CAP) thus far, has provided 800 hours of volunteer time. For Sergeant Anderson, Commissioner Arbogast requested that police enforcement be implemented around the construction area (near library) on Pauba Road, noting that the construction zone signs are not being obeyed by motorists. For Chairman Youmans, Sergeant Anderson noted that in the future, he will include updates with regard to violations of cyclists and motorist in the next report. 5. Fire Chiefs ReDor! , Battalion Chief Deyo noted that there have not been any significant incidents to report, and advised that staff will be working on the replacement of a new Fire Marshal. ADJOURNMENT At 7:53 p.m. Chairman Youmans formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, October 26. 2006 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. \) , r~~~" Chairmtjat (oumans ~/~~ Adminis~ive ~stant Anita Pyle s R:\Traffic\Commission\Minutes\2006\092806 Minutes