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Home My WebLink About092707 PTS MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Hagel led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Hagel, Jacobs, and Chairperson Arbogast. Absent: Ramos and Youmans. PRESENTATIONS: Certificate of Meritorious Service -Joshua Bender Recognizing Fire Fighter/Paramedic Joshua Bender for his act of bravery in rescuing a child from drowning, Chairperson Arbogast, on behalf of the Public Traffic Safety Commission and the City of Temecula, presented Mr. Bender with a Certificate of Meritorious Service. Mr. Bender thanked the Public/Traffic Safety Commission for the recognition. Deputy City Manager Yates introduced newly hired Police Chief Jerry Williams to the Public Traffic Safety Commission. Police Chief Williams thanked the Public/Traffic Safety Commission for the warm welcome and stated that he would look forward to working with the Public Traffic Safety Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Mr. Ren Welch, Temecula, expressed concern with the opening of Via Puebla to Corte Mislanca, and Anza/Deer Hollow to Great Oak, relaying that this will cause a tremendous amount of traffic through the Eagle Point community, and that he would request that this issue be placed on the agenda for discussion and review. B. Mr. Augustine Rangel, Temecula, also expressed concern with the opening of Via Puebla, requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda for discussion through a public hearing process. Mr. Rangel provided photos of the above mentioned streets. R:\Minutes\PUblicTraff cSafetyCommission 092707 Referencing the residents' concerns regarding the opening of Via Puebla, Commissioner Hagel noted that speed trailers may be helpful for the community. Referencing Mr. Welch and Mr. Rangel's comments with respect to the Eagle Point Community, Director of Public Works Hughes offered the following comments: • That there would be two separate subdivisions involved with this situation; that both subdivisions went through the planning process and public hearing process • That it was determined in order for the two subdivisions to be approved, a secondary access would be required • That the roadway of concern was a Condition of Approval for both projects; and that both projects would need to make the necessary connection for them to be viable residential areas • That the Condition of Approval imposed on the Eagle Point Development would be in conformance with the City's Fire Code • That if the Public/Traffic Safety Commission were to consider the request made by the two residents, the project would be in violation of the City's Fire Code • That it would be his opinion that the developer will be making an offer to help with traffic calming devices • That he would suggest that once the street is opened and development is balanced, that if traffic becomes a problem, the item can later be brought back to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission for a thorough review • That part of the streets in question would be County streets • That the two subdivisions were processed and approved by the County and were inherited by the City during its incorporation. Chief Fulcher advised that there would be new laws for Building Codes under the Wild Urban laws that would define hazard severity areas; noted that the area in question would be relatively close to wild land, and that he would be of the opinion that the Fire Department would not be allowed to deviate from its access plan; that part of the public resource code would require that there is two separate ingress and egress in opposite areas; and advised the Fire Department would be subject to its five-minute response plan. A. Commissioner Jacobs thanked the Public Works Department for the purchase of the lighting equipment for DUI check points. B. Commissioner Hagel advised that he had an opportunity to see the new license plate reader system in police vehicles, noting that this will be a useful tool for the Police Department. Commissioner Hagel also relayed his appreciation for the City's news letter, and noted that this would be a helpful tool for residents to stay apprised of City road improvements and traffic concerns. C. Chairperson Arbogast thanked the speakers for their comments and concerns, and advised that they work with staff if any other concerns arise after the opening of Via Puebla and Corte Mislanca. Commissioner Arbogast also welcomed Police Chief Williams. R:\Minutes\PublicTrafficSafetyCommission 092707 COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of July 26. 2007 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 26, 2007. MOTION: Commissioner Jacobs moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Hagel seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Ramos and Youmans who were both absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Commission Meeting Schedule -October. November and December 2007 RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the regular meetings for October, November and December, 2007 and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements per the Government Code. Principal Engineer Moghadam provided a brief staff report (of record). MOTION: Commissioner Jacobs moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Hagel seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Ramos and Youmans who were both absent. 3. Traffic Engineer's Report Principal Engineer Moghadam offered the following report: That staff sent letters to residents of Kohinoor and John Williams regarding the possibility of restricting parking during certain hours of the day, and that a petition from surrounding residents would currently be pending That beginning 2008, Senior Office Specialist Maria Hilton will be taking over Administrative Assistant Pyle's aspect of the Public Traffic Safety Commission meetings. With respect to construction work on Ynez Road Works Hughes advised that due to unexpecte~ California Water District, construction work on anticipated. and Santiago Road, Director of Public i issues that have arisen for Rancho these roadways will take longer than 4. Police Chief s Report Sergeant Albert provided statistics for the month of August 2007 (per staff report), and offered the following comments: R:\Minutes\Pu blicTra(ficSafetyCommission092707 • That the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded the City of Temecula two additional grants that will run for over 3 years • That Officer Lareau currently is in Commercial Enforcement Training School in Sacramento, California • In response to Commissioner Hagel's query with regard to traffic trailers, Sergeant Albert relayed that he would contact him with regard to its status. 5. Fire Chiefs Resort By way of handout, Chief Fulcher provided the Public Traffic Safety Commission with fire statistics for July and August 2007. Chairperson Arbogast thanked Chief Fulcher for the open house tour at the Wolf Creek Fire Station. Chairperson Arbogast requested that the monthly a-mail news letter reference information with regard to smoke alarms. ADJOURNMENT At 6:45 p.m. Chairperson Arbogast formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, November 15. 2007, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. Chai pers n Arb t Acting dmin' ve Assistant Maria Hilton R:\Minutes\PUblicTrafficSafetyCommission092707 4