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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1991
A regular meeting of the city of Temecula Traffic and
Transportation Commission was called to order Tuesday, November 19,
1991, at 7:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive,
Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman
Roberts. Commissioner Godnick led the flag salute.
PRESENT:
4
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero, Sander,
Roberts
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS:
Johnson
Also present were Scott Harvey, Traffic Engineer and Gail Zigler,
Minute Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
LORI HARRISON, 30959 Calle pina Colada, Temecula, asked that the
Commission look at off street parking or adjusting the speed limit
in front of Veteran's Park on La Serena Way. Ms. Harrison stated
that cars speed and pass each other along La Serena Way and it
poses a safety hazard to parents who are taking their children to
the park.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 1991
1.1 Approve the minutes of October 23, 1991 as mailed.
COMMISSIONER SANDER amended Page 6, third paragraph from
the bottom, to read "...extending the median....so as to
prevent left turns in and left turns out at that...".
COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to approve the minutes as
amended, seconded by COMMISSIONER SANDER.
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Sander, Roberts
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT: 1
COMMISSIONERS:
Johnson
2. SOLID WASTE AND STREET SWEEPING
2.1 Presentation by Joe Hreha, Senior Management Analyst,
City of Temecula, on the City'S solid waste and street
sweeping program.
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Mr. Hreha outlined the following hazardous waste and bulk
item pick-up schedules:
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PICK-UP
December 14, 1991 - Temecula Valley Unified School
District Parking Lot
Motor oil, Anti-Freeze, Batteries
1992 Two pick-ups scheduled by the waste hauler
Two pick-ups scheduled by the County of
Riverside
BULK ITEM PICK-UP
1991 citizens can call for one bulk item pick-up
(maximum of two items)
1992 Allowed two bulk item pick-ups for the year
(maximum of four items/$5.00 charge for each
item over the annual allotment)
CHRISTMAS TREES
First trash pick-up after New Years, Christmas trees will
be picked up.
All of these items will be recycled.
3. RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY
3.1 Presentation by Steve M. Connell, Assistant General
Manager of the Riverside Transit Agency, on Route 23.
Mr. Connell reported the following passenger usage:
1991 June (start-up)
July
August
September
October
482 passengers
693
844
652
1243
TOTAL:
3,914 passengers
(900 students)
Mr. Connell stated that Temecula rated fourth out of
RTA's six routes operating. Mr. Connell also stated that
a telephone survey showed strong support for the transit
system in Temecula. Mr. Connell added that RTA is also
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investigating incorporating Dial-A-Ride along with Route
23.
COMMISSIONER SANDER asked about getting some of the stops
closer to the stores, which the Commission had expressed
a concern for at the inception of the route.
MR. CONNELL advised the Commission that with one bus
running RTA had to minimize the time at each stop;
however, they have additional new vehicles on order and
will address this problem once these vehicles are in the
system.
COMMISSIONER SANDER asked how the times and locations of
stops were posted.
MR. CONNELL advised that there was a 800 number for
Temecula residents to call and they can find where the
bus stops in relation to where they live and they can
receive a print out of the itinerary for the route. Mr.
Connell added that there are three outlets in Temecula
that sell passes. Mr. Connell also advised that new
brochures would be coming out in January.
CHAIRMAN ROBERTS declared a recess at 8:10 P.M., the Commission
reconvened at 8:20 P.M.
4. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
4.1 Presentation and discussion by Battalion Chief Mark
Brodowski and Mary Moreland, Emergency services
Coordinator, Riverside County Fire Department, on the
disaster preparedness program for the County and the
City.
The following is an outline of the presentation:
Emergency Management Goal
Proactive Planning and Preparation
Protection of Persons and Property
Target Audiences
for
the
Government
Business
Schools
Public
Phases of Emergency Management
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Mitigation
Preparation (Planning, Training, Exercises)
Response
Recovery
Hazards In Riverside County
Earthquake
Hazardous Materials Incident
Flooding
Dam Failure
Major Fire/Wildfire
Nuclear Incident
Transportation Incident
Mary Moreland and
questions by the
Preparedness for the
Mark Brodowski answered
Commission regarding
city of Temecula.
various
Disaster
5. INVESTIGATION/MAINTENANCE REPORT
5.1 Review of Investigation and Maintenance Report with
Traffic Engineer.
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO requested that staff investigate
the following:
- Sign obstruction at Rancho California Road and Meadows
Parkway
Left turn lane stripping at Rancho vista Road and
Meadows Parkway
SCOTT HARVEY advised that he was already working on these
two items.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK questioned Item 30, 9/23/91, install
"No U Turn" sign on Ynez Road.
SCOTT HARVEY advised that this was installed at the
request of the police department for southbound Ynez at
the Palm Plaza Shopping Center signaled entrance.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK requested that staff investigate the
following:
Recommend closure of the northern most driveway
exiting Advanced Cardiovascular, to prevent u-turns
to go north on Ynez.
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Suggest removing the left turn pocket north bound on
Ynez at Solano intersection (into the car dealership)
and install a right turn pocket for cars turning east
on Solano from Ynez.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
SCOTT HARVEY reported on the following:
* Provided the Commission with a photo album that was
presented to the City Council for Calle Medusa
recommendation. The City Council approved the Commission's
recommendation for Calle Medusa, as well as making the
extension of Margarita Road and making the signal at
Nicolas Road and Winchester Road a priority.
* Staff will propose that the MWD install a chain link fence
and gate along the dirt road, between Rancho Elementary and
Calle Medusa. Although the MWD has posted no trespassing
signs, there is evidence that vehicles are using that road.
* Staff will request Bedford to install pole barriers to
prevent access to the dirt path west of Rancho Elementary
School.
* Consultant will review the accident reports involving the
Marie Calendar driveway on Rancho California Road at the
Towne Center and survey this intersection after the signal
is working at the Blockbuster Video driveway. Consultant
will make a determination as to whether or not the median
should be extended in front of the Marie Calendar driveway.
COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to adjourn at 9:30 P.M., seconded by
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO and carried unanimously.
The next regular meeting of the city of Temecula Traffic and
Transportation meeting will be held Wednesday, December 18, 1991,
7:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula,
California.
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Chairman Ron Roberts
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