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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121990 TTC Minutes , - .. . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HELD DECEMBER 19, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula Traffic and Transportation Commission was called to order at the Temecula Unified School District, 31350 Rancho vista Road, Temecula, California at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Knox Johnson. Commission Godnick led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson, Roberts, Sander ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were City Engineer Tim Serlet, Staff Representative Mark Greenwood, Sergeant Jim Domenoe of the Sheriff Department, and Gail Zigler, Minute Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT CHAIRMAN JOHNSON opened the meeting for public comment. MAX GILISS, transportation consultant to the City Manager, addressed the Commission on their importance to the City'S transportation program. He stated that they wanted to get as much input from the Commission as possible. Mr. Giliss invited the Commission to attend the regular Mello-Roos and Assessment District meetings and asked Chairman Johnson if he would be willing to appoint one Commissioner to attend these meetings and bring back a status report to the Commission. Mr. Giliss also asked if the Commission would like to take part in the long range planning for the City'S transportation facilities and if they would like periodic updates at the Commission meetings on the Assessment Districts and some of the problem areas. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON replied that the Commission would be interested in all of Mr. Giliss's requests. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. MINUTES 1.1 Approve the Minutes of November 28, 1990. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested that page 2, last paragraph, of the November 28, 1990 minutes be amended to read "Chairman Johnson". .. . . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 19. 1990 COMMISSIONER SANDER requested that page 6, fourth paragraph, be amended to read "Commissioner Sander made a recommendation to the Staff that a phone number be established and published, possibly an answering machine, to be used for the public to report traffic hazards and obstacles, i.e. pot holes, view obstruction, etc." COMMISSIONER ROBERTS moved to approve the minutes of November 28, 1990 as amended, seconded by COMMISSIONER GODNICK. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Roberts, Sander, Johnson NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. RESOLUTION NO. TC 90-01 ESTABLISHING THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF COMMISSION MEETINGS 2.1 Adopt the amended Resolution No. TC 90-01 The Commission approved and adopted the amended Resolution. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: GOdnick, Guerriero, Roberts, Sander, Johnson NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 3. WIDENING OF MARGARITA ROAD BETWEEN PAUBA ROAD AND SANTIAGO ROAD 3.1 Receive and file staff report. MARK GREENWOOD provided staff report. He stated that the developer of the adjacent project was conditioned for some off-site improvements on Margarita Road. These improvements will result in the slope that presently is obstructing the view from Santiago Road onto Margarita Road being cut back approximately 12 feet and also at a shallower angle. Mr. Greenwood stated that these improvements should improve the sight distance at that intersection and recommended that the improvements be completed and after completion, staff would re- investigate. COMMISSIONER SANDER questioned if staff should consider placement of intersection warning signs. TTMIN12/19/90 -2- December 26, 1990 .. . . ;: TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 19. 1990 MARK GREENWOOD stated that those signs had been placed in November. 4. CITY-WIDE SPEED ZONE PROGRAM 4.1 Recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that the proposed speed zone program be implemented. MARK GREENWOOD stated that staff prepared a list of roads for a proposed speed zone program and they propose 70 speed surveys on 19 streets (approximately 40 miles of road) . TIM SERLET stated that the intent of these speed zones is to enable the police department to enforce speeds through the use of radar. He added that the Commission could add and/or delete roads as they see a need. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS stated that he felt that staff had thoroughly covered all the necessary roads within the City and moved to recommend to the City Council that the proposed speed zone program be implemented, seconded by COMMISSIONER GUERIERRO. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Roberts, Sander, Johnson NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 5. "NO U TURN" SIGNS AT RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND FRONT STREET 5.1 Receive and file staff report. TIM SERLET advised the Commission that this was an item that came up for discussion at a city Council meeting and staff was directed to investigate. He stated that although they restricted U-Turns at all hours, people ignored the signs and made U-Turns anyway. He added that they also had restricted the driveway into the Chevron service station off of Jefferson to a right-in and right-out only driveway. Mr. Serlet stated that these restrictions placed a hardship on the two service stations at this intersection. Mr. Serlet recommended that staff restrict U-Turns and left-turn access from the Chevron station to peak hours only and investigate the results. TTMIN12/19/90 -3- December 26, 1990 ~ . . ~ TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 19. 1990 COMMISSIONER ROBERTS concurred with the staff report and recommended that the Commission accept staff's recommendation. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON polled each Commissioner and got their concurrence with staff's recommendation. 6. SUB-COMMITTEE FOR STUDY OF CALLE MEDUSA 6.1 Appoint a two member subcommittee. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested that two members of the Commission volunteer for the sub-committee for the study of Calle Medusa. TIM SERLET stated that these two members will meet with the traffic engineers, staff and some property owners, to look at all the issues and possible solutions to the problems and come up with a viable solution prior to the. public hearing. COMMISSIONER SANDER and COMMISSIONER GUERIERRO volunteered for the sub-committee. COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to accept COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO and COMMISSIONER SANDER as the sub-committee for the study of Calle Medusa, seconded by COMMISSIONER ROBERTS. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: GOdnick, Guerriero, Roberts, Sander, Johnson NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 7. CITY ENGINEER REPORT TIM SERLET advised the Commission that the signals on the overpass at Rancho California Road are tentatively scheduled for construction to be completed by July 4, 1991. He added that they were awaiting the cooperative agreement from Cal- Trans for the maintenance of the signals detailing how the funds will be spent. He also advised the Commission on the status of the Ynez corridor. He stated that the intent for Ynez is to construct a six lane roadway with construction to begin December 1991. (This would include the overpasses, Ynez Road and Apricot Road) TTMIN12/19/90 -4- December 26, 1990 ~ . . > TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 19. 1990 MARK GREENWOOD stated that six intersections within the City are now partially equipped with the Opti-Com system; however, John Winder of the fire department indicated that the city does not have any trucks equipped to operate the Opti-Com system. TIM SERLET advised that the Traffic Ordinance would be on the next agenda. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON commented that he strongly disagreed with Margarita Road proposed as a truck route from Highway 79 to Rancho California Road. TIM SERLET also stated that he attended a conference sponsored by the Riverside County Transportation Department to reduce traffic fatalities. He stated that the next meeting would be January 17, 1991 and any Commissioner would be welcome to attend. COMMISSIONER SANDER commented that he felt that it was an objective of the Commission to get the insurance companies to reconsider the incorporation of Temecula and reduce the automobile insurance rates for the residents within the City. He added that the city Manager concurred with this. MARK GREENWOOD stated that staff had contacted the developer of the property on Rancho California Road east of Morago and they will work with staff on installing delineaters to warn of pavement ending. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON asked if that included the same situation on Ynez Road. MARK GREENWOOD stated that this area would be addressed on the next agenda. 8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None 9. COMMISSION REPORT CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested a report by the Police Department. SGT. DOMENOE stated that as of January 1, 1991, the police department would be handling all the traffic accidents within the city. He added that the City is looking into the implementation of motorcycle officers for traffic enforcement. COMMISSIONER SANDER commented that the traffic code did not address equestrian trails and bike trails within the City. TTMIN12/19/90 -5- December 26, 1990 : . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 19. 1990 TIM SERLET stated that the he had discussions with Shawn Nelson, Community Services Director, and he indicated that the City was looking into a master plan for bike and equestrian trails throughout the City. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS stated that he would like to see the Traffic and Transportation commission work jointly with Community Services on this. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON added that he also commented on bike and equestrian trails in the traffic code. COMMISSIONER SANDER commented that he felt that walkways and possible future access to commuter trains should be implemented in the Apricot Road overpass. TIM SERLET stated that the Commission would be appraised of the status of those improvements as they proceed. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON advised that he attended a seminar sponsored by Commuter Services, a company that was contracted by all the surrounding counties to resolve and reduce traffic conjestion problems. He stated that from the sponsors point of view Temecula was part of the problem, but did not offer much to the solutions. He stated that one idea that was offered was remote work stations. MARK GREENWOOD stated he was surprised that Park & Ride was not the solution that it proposes to be due to the ratio of cars that are on the road and cars that utilize the Park & Ride system. COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO suggested that staff look into the access ingress and eggress at the new post office on Rancho California Road. He expressed a concern that the access was only off of Rancho Califonria Road and it could pose a traffic hazard with people crossing the east bound lanes on Rancho California Road to travel west. TIM SERLET commented that this project was in the office for review on this date and he would have the traffic engineer report to the Commission. COMMISSIONER SANDER commented on his previous suggestion of submitting individual goals as to what they felt were immediate concerns and long range concerns of the Commission. He also asked if there were zone maps and area maps available for the general publics review. TIM SERLET stated that those maps were available at the Planning Department and were public information. TTMIN12/19/90 -6- December 26, 1990 ~ . . , TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 19. 1990 CHAIRMAN JOHNSON questioned if the Southwest Area Plan Map could be supplied to the Commissioners. TIM SERLET stated that he could provide that to the Commission. COMMISSIONER SANDER commented that he felt that alternate transportation would be an important issue to him. TIM SERLET suggested that the Commission wait until after the joint meeting with the city Council. He added that he felt the Council would be offering them some guidance. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON commented that there are some older streets in the city that are in very poor condition and someone should investigate them i.e., off streets of Via Del Norte and Del Rey, La Serena area, and the street in Lake Village. TIM SERLET stated that an item on the upcoming budget was for the city to establish a comprehensive pavement management system and each street be surveyed. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON also commented on the problem of seeing the pavement markings in the rain. MARK GREENWOOD indicated that this is a common problem with painted traffic markings. He stated that a solution is to install reflective pavement markers; however, they were costly. He added that the paint that is used lasts only six months in good conditions. He stated that he felt it would be a good idea to come up with a list of major streets that might be fully developed and a candidate for reflective pavement markers. COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO brought to the attention of staff that the sidewalk along the Temeku Country Club development off of Rancho California Road was becoming overgrown with weeds. He commented that it was hard to see the children who utilize this walkway on their way to and from school and possible a traffic hazard. TTMIN12/19/90 -7- December 26, 1990 o . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES ADJOURNMENT CHAIRMAN JOHNSON ajourned regular meeting of the Commission will be held on Temecula Unified School Temecula, California. C4:n~ Secre ry TTMIN12/19/90 DECEMBER 19. 1990 the meeting at 8: 30 P. M. The next Temecula Traffic and Transportation Wednesday, January 23, 1991, 7:00 P.M. District, 31350 Rancho vista Road, ~~ Johnson -8- December 26, 1990