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MINUTES OF A REGULAR KEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEKECULA
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 27, 1991
A regular meeting of the Traffic and Transportation Commission of
the city of Temecula was held on Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at
7:00 P.M., at the Temecula Unified School District, 31350 Rancho
vista Road, Temecula. The meeting was called to order by Chairman
Knox Johnson. Commissioner Sander led the flag salute.
PRESENT:
5
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander, Johnson
ABSENT:
o
COMMISSIONERS:
None
Also present were Staff Representatives Mark Greenwood and Doug
MacPherson, Sergeant Jim Domenoe, and Gail Zigler, Minute Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
... 1. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 1991
1.1 Approve the minutes of December 19, 1991.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON amended page 3 under 4.1, total
AYES should read "5".
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS moved to approve the minutes
of December 19, 1991 as amended, seconded by
COMMISSIONER GODNICK.
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander, Johnson
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS:
None
2. MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 1991
2.1 Approve the minutes of January 23, 1991.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS amended page of 5, line 7, by
deleting the word "he".
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COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to approve the minutes
as amended, seconded by COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO.
AYES: 5
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander, Johnson
NOES: 0
COMMISSIONERS:
None
3. HANDBOOK FOR BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
3.1 Receive and file Handbook.
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO moved to receive and file the
Handbook as presented.
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander, Johnson,
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON introduced Max Giliss, who was present to give an
update on the progress of the Mello-Roos/Ynez Corridor.
Mr. Giliss discussed funding issues and proposed dates for
construction to start and be completed.
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4 . CALLE PINA COLADA
4.1 Receive and file staff report.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON opened the discussion for public comment
at 7:15 P.M.
JAYME CHRISTIAN, 30762 Calle pina Colada, Temecula,
presented a petition to the Commission by the homeowners
requesting that Calle pina Colada be closed to through
traffic. Ms. Christian advised the Commission of the
speeding cars on their street and the safety hazard.
LAURA UPTOWN, 30869 Calle pina Colada, Temecula, also
spoke in favor of closing Calle Pina Colada to through
traffic.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK abstained from comments and decision
due to a possible conflict of interest.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS recommended that the street should be
posted for 30 mph. accompanied by the efforts of the
presence of a traffic officer.
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COMMISSIONER SANDER moved to have the streets posted for
30 mph., seconded by COMMISSIONER ROBERTS.
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Guerriero, Roberts,
Sander, Johnson
4
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN: 1
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO moved to present the approval of
a 30 mph. speed zone sign to the City Council, seconded
by COMMISSIONER SANDER.
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS:
Guerriero, Roberts,
Sander, Johnson
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN: 1
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON directed staff to do an investigation
into the Closing of Calle pina Colada to through traffic.
s. AVENIDA DE LA REINA
5.1 Receive and file staff report.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON opened the discussion for public comment
at 7:30 P.M.
DAVID CIABATTONI, 41646 Avenida De La Reina, Temecula,
presented a petition to the Commission from residents,
proposing many solutions to the problem of traffic and
speeding on their streets. Mr. Ciabattoni advised the
Commission that their street is used as a short cut,
for high school students and parents dropping off
students, from Rancho California Road to the high school.
The following individuals also spoke in favor of the
recommendations made in the petition:
KATHY HAMILTON, 41681 Avenida De La Reina, Temecula.
BETTY KIMBRO, 31231 Corte Alhambra, Temecula.
LAVERNE STAFFORD, 41652 Avenida De La Reina, Temecula.
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JOE HEIN, 30414 Corte Alvera, Temecula, discussed the
students coming onto his street during school hours
to smoke marijuana and requested that law enforcement
patrol this area.
JOE SEQUEN, 41640 Avenida De La Reina, Temecula,
spoke in favor of the recommendations on the petition.
MARY GIORDANO, 40369 Avenida De La Reina, Temecula,
spoke in favor of the recommendations on the petition.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to place a stop Sign at
Corte Alhambra and Avenida De La Reina, and attempt the
closing of the parking lot at the high school while staff
continues to investigate.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS suggested the need for street
striping and posting of speed limits.
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO recommended that a meeting be
arranged between the High School Student Body such as
a public forum, and concurred with the recommendations
for Stop signs, with the recommendation that a stop Sign
be placed at Calle Bahia Vista, striping and posting of ...
speed limits. commissioner Guerriero concurred with ~
recommendation (1) by staff; however, he suggested that
some improvements needed to be completed.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON declared a recess at 8:00 P.M.
reconvened at 8:10 P.M.
The meeting
MARK GREENWOOD ran the videotape presented by the
residents of Avenida De La Reina reflecting the traffic
concerns they have presented to the commission.
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO recommended that staff investigate
what the School District's future plans are for the dirt
parking lot and look into the placement of a traffic
control officer during the afternoon hours to direct only
right and left hand turns from that parking area.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON suggested that staff investigate the
closing of the street during school hours.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to place stop Signs at
Corte Alhambra and Avenida De La Reina, speed limit
signs be posted for 25 mph. and center striping be
done if possible, seconded by COMMISSIONER ROBERTS.
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AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander,
Johnson
5
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
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COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO moved to investigate with the
School District the placement of a traffic control officer
at the entrance/exit of the dirt parking area to initiate
right and left turns only, not allowing straight-through
traffic.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK commented on the difficulty of
controlling that type of traffic movement and suggested it
would be better to close that parking area.
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO withdrew his first motion and moved
to have staff continue to investigate this situation with
the School District for alternative measures to improve
traffic conditions, seconded by COMMISSIONER ROBERTS.
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander,
Johnson
5
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
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6. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
6.1 Received Revised Draft Ordinance
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON opened the discussion for public comment
at 8:35 P.M.
GEORGIAN BEBE, 31025 Lorreta Avenue, Winchester, spoke in
opposition to proposed traffic ordinance 12.08.226
relating to commercial vehicles. She requested the
Commission look at issuing parking permits for one-half
acre or one-acre or more parcels. Ms. Bebe stated that
many residents purchased these lots so that they could
park their trucks on their property.
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COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO moved to forward the proposed
Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance to the City Council,
seconded by COMMISSIONER ROBERTS.
AYES:
5
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander, Johnson
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS:
None
7. CALLE MEDUSA
7.1 Receive and file Sub-Committee Report.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON opened the discussion for public comment
at 8:45 P.M.
GARY TAYLOR, 40811 Calle Medusa, Temecula, addressed the
Commission with the traffic conditions on Calle Medusa.
He advised the Commission that a state assemblyman had
visited them to discuss their problems. Mr. Taylor
addressed the need for stop signs, posting of Speed
Limits, etc.
EVONNE TAYLOR, 40811 Calle Medusa, Temecula, concurred ...
with the problems addressed by Mr. Taylor. ..,
JOE ASHCRAFT, 40397 Calle Medusa, Temecula, presented the
Commission with a signed petition from the residents of
Calle Medusa opposing the rumored commercial bus route on
Calle Medusa.
BRIAN SAMPSON, 40655 Calle Medusa, Temecula, addressed the
traffic volumes on Calle Medusa and a concern that the
volume will increase. Mr. Sampson added that any solution
proposed by the Commission, be a solution that remedies
the problems and is not just a temporary solution. Mr.
Sampson stated that he felt stop Signs and Speed bumps
were an important solution for now, while staff continued
to investigate a solution.
LINDA BRUNGARDT, 40397 Calle Medusa, Temecula, addressed
Calle Medusa shown as an arterial route on all the maps;
however, by all other definitions, Calle Medusa is a
residential street. Ms. Brungardt requested that the
City assist them in having Calle Medusa changed on the
maps to an residential street.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested that a motion be made to continue the
meeting beyond the 9:00 P.M. adjournment.
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COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to extend the meeting beyond 9:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS seconded.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested that staff address the comments
regarding the arterial route.
MARK GREENWOOD advised the Commission that Calle Medusa
was designated a residential collector street.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to hold a public hearing on
March 27, 1991, time and place to be posted, with
recommendations by staff, seconded by COMMISSIONER
GUERRIERO.
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander, Johnson
5
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
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8. TRANSIT BUS SERVICE
8.1 Presentation by Tom Mindiola of the Temecula Valley
Transportation Company.
TOM MINDIOLA provided a brief presentation on his
proposed transportation company in the City of Temecula
and answered questions by the Commission.
He stated that the company would consist of seventeen
(17) passenger/wheel chair vans which will run on
propane.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested that staff distribute a copy
of Mr. Mindiola's proposal to all the Commissioners.
The Commission as a whole expressed strong support for
Mr. Mindiola's proposal.
9. CITY OF TEKECULA COORDINATING COMMITTEE
9.1 Information
MARK GREENWOOD provided a brief report.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested that staff include a copy of
the Coordinating Committee agenda in future Traffic and
Transportation commission agenda packages.
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10. TRAFFIC ENGINEERS REPORT
10.1 MARK GREENWOOD addressed the following:
opticom System
Towne Center driveway closed to left hand turns. He
indicated that the are some enforcement problems which
they are trying to control.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON commented that the signs are hard to
see.
Engineering Department is pursuing the investigation
of traffic situations near the schools.
Ynez and Winchester traffic signal project is being
undertaken by the County and the contract has been
awarded.
Distribution of letter sent to Chairman Johnson
requesting that a traffic be installed at one of the
entrance/exits off Rancho California Road into the
Towne Center. The City Engineering Department has
been requested to install a signal at this location.
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11. COMMISSION REPORTS
11.1 . CHAIRMAN JOHNSON requested that staff survey streets
and establish a priority list for streets that need
immediate improvements.
. COMMISSIONER SANDER requested that staff advise him
of when and where Assessment District 161 meets.
. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS requested that when the signal
is placed at the Towne Center, staff look at the other
exits with the possibility of posting "No Left Turns".
MARK GREENWOOD advised that there was a development in
that area that had been conditioned to close some of
the medians.
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COMMISSIONER GODNICK discussed the joint meeting
between the Planning Commission and Traffic and
Transportation commission and addressed the
installation of the 4-way stop Sign. He advised
Mark Greenwood that when he voted on the
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recommendation by staff, he thought that ACS was
going to be busing all of it's employees and therefore
needed this 4-way stop Sign; however, he indicated
that ACS is not busing all it's employees, that most
of them are parking on the premises, and he would not
have voted in favor of the recommendation had he known
this.
MARK GREENWOOD advised the Commission that staff was
investigating this situation.
. COMMISSIONER ROBERTS recommended that a sub-committee
be formed with all representative from all the city
commissions.
AJOURNKENT
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M.
The next regular meeting of the Traffic and Transportation
Commission for the City of Temecula will be a noticed public
hearing on the Calle Medusa sub-committee recommendation to the
Traffic and Transportation commission with notice to occur at least
10 days prior to the meeting of Wednesday, March 27, 1991, 7:00
P.M.
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