HomeMy WebLinkAbout062608 PTS MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
JUNE 26, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Public/Tratfic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
COMMISSION REPORTS
A. Commissioner Hagel informed that he had an opportunity to attend a truck
inspection the following day and was impressed with the amount of knowledge that it
takes to officially inspect trucks.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of Agril 24, 2008 and Mav 22, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of April 24, 2008
1.2 Approve the Minutes of May 22, 2008
MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to approve the Consent Calendar.
Commissioner Curran seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Request to Amend Parking Restriction -Via La Colorada South of
Camino San Dimas
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission consider the request to amend
parking restriction on Via La Colorada and provide direction to staff.
Principal Engineer Moghadam provided a staff report (of record).
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
A. Mr. Rob White, Temecula, requested the restoration of parking on both sides of
the street parallel to the slope area; that residents are requesting this change as the
parking restriction would be a significant inconvenience; noting that several residents
have been ticketed.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
After much discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to approve the
residents' request.
MOTION: Commissioner Ramos moved to remove the request of the parking restriction.
Commissioner Youmans seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval.
3. Traffic Engineer's Report
By way of handout and overheads, Principal Engineer Moghadam issued a brief report
with respect to the status of Commission approved items.
With respect to speed bumps behind Walmart (Temecula Parkway), Director of Public
Works Hughes noted that he will agendize the issue for a future meeting for the
Commission to review.
4. Police Chief's Report
By way of handout, Chief Williams provided a brief staff report (of record).
With respect to the amount of DUIs, Chairperson Arbogast relayed her desire of a
program that will educate the public with the consequences of drinking and driving.
Deputy City Manager Yates relayed that he will contact the Office of Traffic Safety at the
State level to explore task force opportunities to reach the public with respect to the
consequences of drinking and driving.
For the Commission, Chief Williams noted that he will have staff explore grant
opportunities of educating the public regarding the dangers of drinking and driving.
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With respect to the new cell phone law, Deputy City Manager Yates advised that a press
release will be issued through the local papers and also will be posted on the City's
website; advising that the City of Temecula will not be offering a grace period.
Chief Williams provided a brief update with respect to the outlaw motorcycle gang.
5. Fire Chief's Report
Deputy City Manager Yates advised that Chief Patterson and Chief Fulcher are currently
both on incident command teams; advising that there would currently be an
unprecedented amount of fires in the State of California; and stated that more weather is
on the way for the weekend.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:12 p.m. Chairperson Arbogast formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, July 24,
2008, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and
Temecula.
Cha pers n Arbo a t
Seni r Office Specialist Maria Hilton
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