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Home My WebLink About052291 TTC Minutes . tt MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1991 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and Transportation Commission was called to order Wednesday, May 22, 1991, 7:00 P.M., at the Temecula Unified School District, 31350 Rancho vista Road, Temecula. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Johnson. Chairman Johnson led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Roberts, Sander, Johnson ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Staff Representative Doug MacPherson, Director of Public Works Tim Serlet, and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENT JAMIE CHRISTIAN, 30762 Calle pina Colada, Temecula, requested that the commission recommend the street closure of Calle pina Colada due to the high speeds of motorists traveling on Calle pina Colada. Ms. Christian presented the Commission with a video tape, and a letter by Don James, also a resident of Calle pina Colada. Ms. Christian also stated that the residents would request if the Commission would not approve the closure of the street, that speed bumps and/or stop signs be placed on Calle pina Colada. LAURA UPTON, 30869 Calle pina Colada, Temecula, also was present to support the closure of Calle pina Colada. BECKY FRITSCH, 27527 Swallow Court, Temecula, presented the Commission with a request for a study of the traffic conditions in their development and requests by the Roripaugh Hills Homeowner's Association for corrective measures to the traffic problems (attached as Exhibit A) . MAX GILISS came before the Commission representing the city Manager, as a member of the Murrieta Transportation Committee and as Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the Circulation System, to discuss the concept of a Transportation Circulation Plan for Temecula and Murrieta and some of the unincorporated cities. Mr. Giliss requested that the Commission consider a resolution that would initiate a joint effort by Temecula and Murrieta and the unincorporated cities to study the development of this Transportation Circulation Plan. . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22. 1991 COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 1991 1.1 Approve the minutes of April 24, 1991. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS moved to approve the minutes of April 24, 1991, as presented, seconded by COMMISSIONER GODNICK. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Roberts, Sander, Johnson NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. YNEZ ROAD AND PAUBA ROAD - SOUTHBOUND LEFT TURN 2.1 Recommendation to forward staff report to Riverside County with recommendation to reduce the northbound-southbound gap timing. DOUG MACPHERSON presented the staff report. COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to approve the staff report as presented, seconded by COMMISSIONER ROBERTS. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Roberts, Sander, Johnson NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD 88-12); (MELLO ROOS DISTRICT) 3.1 TIM SERLET provided a status report on the Mello Roos District improvements. 4. TRAFFIC ENGINEERS REPORT TIM SERLET advised the Commission of the following: * Business cards will be available to the Commission before the next meeting. * Introduced the Assistant city Manager Mark Ochenduszko to the Commission. * Calle Medusa public hearing will be Tuesday, May 28, 1991, staff will be presenting the Commission's recommendations. TTMIN5/22/91 -2- MAY 28, 1991 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22. 1991 * The Planning Center of Newport Beach has been selected as the General Plan consultant for the City of Temecula. * Rancho California Road entrance into Towne Center signal is being designed. Land Grant will pay 50% and the City will pay 50%. The signal between Towne Center and Tower Plaza will be paid 50% by Land Grant and 50% by Bedford. * Staff looking at restricting the left turn access out of the Marie Calendar entrance to Towne Center. * Currently preparing a Capital Improvement Plan. * The signals for the Rancho California Road overcrossing are currently going through Cal-Trans. * Staff preparing a RFP for the road maintenance. Anticipate extending the County contract for signal maintenance. * Staff in the process of proposing that the fire department pay for the implementation of the Opti-Com systems for the traffic signals. COMMISSION REPORTS COMMISSIONER ROBERTS polled the commission for their interest in the formation of a valley wide Transportation Committee. The Commission supported the formation of the Committee unanimously. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested staff to draft a resolution for the next agenda recommending the formation of a valley wide Transportation Committee to the city Council. COMMISSIONER SANDER advised that there is a potential concern in the area of Calle Medusa and Liefer Roads, where there are several churches that have purchased land to build. commissioner Sander suggested that parking, screening of parking areas and the transition from the residential to the churches needs to be addressed. TIM SERLET stated he would bring this matter to the attention of the Planning Director. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS advised that the Commission has been placed on the mailing list for the League of California cities. TIM SERLET stated that he would contact some neighboring Traffic Commissions to see what type of training they have recieved and if possible have some chairmans attend a Temecula Traffic Commission meeting to provide some input on their experience. TTMIN5/22/91 -3- MAY 28, 1991 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22. 1991 COMMISSIONER ROBERTS requested an update on the posting of speed limits be on the next agenda. COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO advised staff that there is a problem with people parking along the red curbs in front of the schools and requested that staff post "No Parking" signs in these areas. commissioner Guerriero also addressed the potential for traffic problems at the new Post Office location. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON questioned when staff would be re-setting the "No Left Turn" signs within the Towne Center along Ynez. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M. The next regular meeting of the Traffic and Transportation commission will be Wednesday, June 26, 1991, 7:00 P.M., Temecula Unified School District, 31350 Rancho vista Road, Temecula. C 1thA- n /2,d.L- secret~ TTMIN5/22/91 -4- MAY 28, 1991 . . TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 22. 1991 MEMORANDUM TO: TIM SERLET FROM: MINUTE CLERK DATE: MAY 28, 1991 RE: INFORMATION AND ACTION REQUESTED BY THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FROM MAY 22, 1991 AGENDA * Consultant with neighboring Traffic and Transportation Commission Chairman on possibilities for training for the Commission. Explore the possibility of having Chairman from neighboring community commissions attend a meeting to provide guidance and experience. * Advise the Planning Director of the proposed churches in the area of Calle Medusa and Leifer Roads and have them address the parking, transition from residential to church properties and screening and landscaping along street frontages. * Prepare a resolution to present to city Council to request the formation of a Valley wide Transportation Committee. June agenda. * Staff report on progress of posting of speed zones. June agenda. * Forward copies of telephone complaints and written complaints to Traffic Commission Chairman, relating to traffic problems and road situations. * Recommendation to post "No Parking" signs along red curbs in front of schools. * Follow-up on the re-setting of the "No Left Turn" signs at the Towne Center driveways off of Ynez Road. * Roripaugh Homeowner's Association requested items for staff to review and report on at June meeting. * Review possible traffic problems at new Post Office on Rancho California Road. TTMIN5/22/91 -5- MAY 28, 1991