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AIIEETING OF THE CITY OF TEAflECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COAflflfiISSION
AflAY 22, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City
Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Curran led the audience in the Flag salute
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Hagel, Ramos, Curran, *Youmans and Chairperson
Arbogast
Absent: None
It was noted that Commissioner'Youmans arrived at 6:06 p.m
PUBLIC COBAl1AENTS
No comments at this time.
COAflAflISSION REPORTS
A. Commissioner Curran advised that he, along with Commissioner Hagel, attended
the recent Traffic Commissioner's Workshop in Pomona; noting that it was extremely
informative and that the Workshop addressed the City of Temecula as an positive
example of how City's are addressing traffic issues; relayed that the future will hold
many new changes to guidelines with respect to traffic circulation; and reminded
residents to take advantage of training opportunities (CERT) with respect to possible
emergencies.
B. Chairperson Arbogast suggested adding the new cell phone law to the next
agenda for review.
COAflAAISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AAinutes of Aoril 24, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Continued to the meeting of June 26, 2008
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It was the consensus of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission to continue the April 24,
2008 minutes to the June 26, 2008 meeting.
COAflhflISSION BUSINESS
2. Proposed Capital Improvement Program -Fiscal Years 2009-2013
RECOMMENDATION
2.1 -That the PubliclTraffic Safety Commission review and discuss the proposed
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Circulation Projects for Fiscal Years
2009-2013
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Deputy Public Works Director Butler highlighted on
the following main components of the Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP):
o CIP Projects for 2009-2013
o Total 5-year Projected Cost Summary
Total 5-year Funded Projects
o Traffic Circulation Projects
o Butterfield Stage Road
o Traffic Signalization Synchronization
o Citywide Adaptive Traffic Light Synchronization System
o Closed Circuit Television Installation
o Flashing Beacons
o French Valley Parkway Interchange
I-15/SR-79 South Ultimate Interchange
o Main Street Bridge Replacement
o Meadows Parkway and Bike Lane
o Medians and Parkways Citywide
o Murrieta Creek Bridge and Overland Drive Extension to Diaz Road
o Nicholas Valley Assessment District
e Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program
o Pavement Rehabilitation Road - De Portola Road
Dual Right turn Lanes from Temecula Parkway to Pechanga Parkway
o Pechanga Parkway Improvements -Phase II
o Temecula Creek Crossing for access to Temecula Parkway
o Temecula Parkway re-striping of eight lanes from interstate 15 to Pechanga
Parkway
o Traffic Signal Installation -Citywide
o Traffic Signal Interconnect Equipment Installation
o Western Bypass Bridge over Murrieta Creek
o Winchester Road/Highway at 79 South Corridor Beautification
With respect to the new adaptive traffic light synchronization system, Principal Engineer
Moghadam noted that the project will improve safety, operations, and capacity by
minimizing traffic delays, reduce congestions and allow more green time.
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Director of Public Works Hughes noted that the flashing beacons would be stand alone
poles which are solar-powered.
3. Traffic Engineer's Report
Principal Engineer Moghadam relayed that although he would not have any reports at
this time, that in the future, he would be happy update the Commission on status of. past
approved recommendations made by the Public/Traffic Safety Commission to the City
Council.
4. Police Chief s Report
Police Chief Williams provided a brief update as per hand out and introduced newly
hired Lieutenant Jeff Kubel.
5. Fire Chief s Report
By way of handout, Fire Chief Fulcher provided a brief staff report (of record).
The Public/Traffic Safety Commission wished Chief Fulcher a Happy Belated Birthday.
ADJOURNBflENT
At 7:10 p.m. Chairperson Arbogast formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, June
28, 2008, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and
Temecula.
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Sen~or Offi ecialist Maria Hilton
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