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Home My WebLink About121891 TTC AgendaCALL TO ORDER: FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: AGENDA TEMECULA TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT VAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 29915 Mira Loma Drive DECEMBER 18, 1991 - 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson Roberts, Sander PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the commission on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commission about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state vour name and address. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. There is a five (5), minute time limit for individual speakers. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Minutes of November 19, 1991 Recommendation: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of November 19, 1991 Investigation/Maintenance Reoort 2.1 Receive and File. Multi-Way Stoo SkJn at Marqarita Road and Avenida Barca Recommendation: 3.1 Staff recommends not to install a Multi-Way Stop Sign at Margarita Road and Avenida Barca. Traffic Engineers Report Commission Reports Adjournment ITEM NO. I HINUTES OF A REGULAR HEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TI~FFIC ~ TI~.NSPORT~TION COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1991 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and Transportation Commission was called to order Tuesday, November 19, 1991, at 7:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Roberts. Commissioner Godnick led the flag salute. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Sander, Roberts ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson Also present were Scott Harvey, Traffic Engineer and Gail Zigler, Minute Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT LORI HARRISON, 30959 Calle Pina Colada, Temecula, asked that the Commission look at off street parking or adjusting the speed limit in front of Veteran's Park on La Serena Way. Ms. Harrison stated that cars speed and pass each other along La Serena Way and it poses a safety hazard to parents who are taking their children to the park. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 1991 1.1 Approve the minutes of October 23, 1991 as mailed. COMMISSIONER SANDER amended Page 6, third paragraph from the bottom, to read "...extending the median .... so as to prevent left turns in and left turns out at that..." COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by COMMISSIONER SANDER. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Sander, Roberts NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson 2. SOLID WASTE AND STREET SWEEPING Presentation by Joe Hreha, Senior Management Analyst, City of Temecula, on the City's solid waste and street sweeping program. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 19, 1991 Mr. Hreha outlined the following hazardous waste and bulk item pick-up schedules: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PICK-UP December 14, 1991 - Temecula Valley Unified School District Parking Lot Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze, Batteries 1992 Two pick-ups scheduled by the waste hauler Two pick-ups scheduled by the County of Riverside BULK ITEM PICK-UP 1991 - Citizens can call for one bulk item pick-up (maximum of two items) 1992 Allowed two bulk item pick-ups for the year (maximum of four items/S5.00 charge for each item over the annual allotment) CHRISTMAS TREES First trash pick-up after New Years, christmas trees will be picked up. All of these items will be recycled. 3. RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY 3.1 Presentation by Steve M. Connell, Assistant General Manager of the Riverside Transit Agency, on Route 23. Mr. Connell reported the following passenger usage: 1991 June (start-up) 482 passengers July 693 August 844 September 652 October 1243 TOTAL: 3,914 passengers (900 students) Mr. Connell stated that Temecula rated fourth out of RTA's six routes operating. Mr. Connell also stated that a telephone survey showed strong support for the transit system in Temecula. Mr. Connell added that RTA is also TTMINlll/19/91 -2- 11/26/91 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 19, 1991 investigating incorporating Dial-A-Ride along with Route 23. COMMISSIONER SANDER asked about getting some of the stops closer to the stores, which the Commission had expressed a concern for at the inception of the route. MR. CONNELL advised the Commission that with one bus running RTA had to minimize the time at each stop; however, they have additional new vehicles on order and will address this problem once these vehicles are in the system. COMMISSIONER SANDER asked how the times and locations of stops were posted. MR. CONNELL advised that there was a 800 number for Temecula residents to call and they can find where the bus stops in relation to where they live and they can receive a print out of the itinerary for the route. Mr. Cormell added that there are three outlets in Temecula that sell passes. Mr. Connell also advised that new brochures would be coming out in January. CHAIRMAN ROBERTS declared a recess at 8:10 P.M., the Commission reconvened at 8:20 P.M. 4. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Presentation and discussion by Battalion Chief Mark Brodowski and Mary Moreland, Emergency Services Coordinator, Riverside County Fire Department, on the disaster preparedness program for the County and the City. The following is an outline of the presentation: Emergency Management Goal Proactive Planning and Preparation Protection of Persons and Property for the Target Audiences Government Business Schools Public Phases of Emergency Management TTMINlll/19/91 -3- 11/26/91 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 19, 1991 Mitigation Preparation Response Recovery Planning, Training, Exercises) Hazards In Riverside County Earthquake Hazardous Materials Incident Flooding Dam Failure Major Fire/Wildfire Nuclear Incident Transportation Incident Mary Moreland and Mark Brodowski answered questions by the commission regarding Preparedness for the city of Temecula. various Disaster 5. INVESTIGATION/MAINTENANCE REPORT 5.1 Review of Investigation and Maintenance Report with Traffic Engineer. COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO requested that staff investigate the following: - Sign obstruction at Rancho California Road and Meadows Parkway - Left turn lane stripping at Rancho Vista Road and Meadows Parkway SCOTTHARVEY advised that he was already working on these two items. COMMISSIONER GODNICK questioned Item 30, 9/23/91, install "No U Turn" sign on Ynez Road. SCOTT HARVEY advised that this was installed at the request of the police department for southbound Ynez at the Palm Plaza Shopping Center signaled entrance. COMMISSIONER GODNICK requested that staff investigate the following: Recommend closure of the northern most driveway going Advanced Cardiovascular, to prevent U-turns to go north on Ynez. TTMINlll/19/91 -4- 11/26/91 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 19, 1991 Suggest removing the left turn pocket north bound on Ynez at Solano intersection (into the car dealership) and install a right turn pocket for cars turning east on Solano from Ynez. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT SCOTT HARVEY reported on the following: Provided the Commission with a photo album that was presented to the City Council for Calle Medusa recommendation. The City Council approved the Commission's recommendation for Calle Medusa, as well as making the extension of Margarita Road and making the signal at Nicolas Road and Winchester Road a priority. Staff will propose that the MWD install a chain link fence and gate along the dirt road, between Rancho Elementary and Calle Medusa. Although the MWD has posted no trespassing signs, there is evidence that vehicles are using that road. Staff will request Bedford to install pole barriers to prevent access to the dirt path west of Rancho Elementary School. Consultant will review the accident reports involving the Marie Calendar driveway on Rancho California Road at the Towne Center and survey this intersection after the signal is working at the Blockbuster Video driveway. Consultant will make a determination as to whether or not the median should be extended in front of the Marie Calendar driveway. COMMISSION REPORTS ADJOURNMENT COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to adjourn at 9:30 P.M., seconded by COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO and carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and Transportation meeting will be held Wednesday, December 18, 1991, 7:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. Secretary TTMINlll/19/91 Chairman Ron Roberts -5- 11/26/91 ITEM NO. 2 -r I-- 0 oo~ ~ ~ 0 t- 0 I~, Z I-- Z I-- 0 I- o Z _O o z ~ 0 0 Z Z Z 0 'E ~ -r I-.- 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 I.-z 0 0 I.L,I I.l.I F'- n." I'- wCl cc I.- Z 0 z o ITEM NO. 3 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Traffic Commission Scott Harvey, Transportation Engineer December 6, 1991 Stop Sign Request at Margarita Road and Avenida Barca RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic and Transportation Commission not recommend to install a 4-Way Stop Signs at Margarita Road and Avenida Barca at this time. BACKGROUND: This is in response to a request for a Multi-way stop sign at the intersection of Margarita Road and Avenida Barca. DISCUSSION: Margarita Road is classified as a 4-lane arterial road, 86 feet wide from curb to curb. Avenida Barca is classified as a local road, it has a width from curb to curb, of 36 foot N/O Margarita Road and 40 feet S/O Margarita Road. Margarita Middle School is located on the north side of Margarita Road just east of Avenida Barca. There exist two painted school Cross-Walks at the intersection of Margarita Road and Avenida Barca. One on the North leg and one on the East leg of the intersection. The Cross-Walk on Margarita Road has advance School Crossing Signs and pavement markings. The school district is providing a crossing guard for this intersection. Margarita Road is posted for 45 mph and is also, posted 25 mph when children are present. Avenida Barca is a non-posted 25 mph residential street. There exists two stop signs at the subject intersection, one for S/B and one for N/B traffic for Avenida Barca. 1 The State of California , "Traffic Manual" policy guideline for warrant for a multi-way stop are as follows: POLICY Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the Multi-way stop may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installations. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12 months period of a type susceptible to correction by a Multi-way stop installation. Such accidents include right and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. Minimum traffic volumes (a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and (b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but (c) When the 85-percentlie approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. The State of California Manual also states: The "Multi-way Stop" installation my be useful at some locations. It should ordinarily be used only where the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately equal. A traffic control signal is more satisfactory for an intersection with a heavy volume of traffic. The City of Temecula's policy is to use the State of California's Multi-way Stop Sign policy. 2 Staff has done a complete study of the intersection of Margarita Road and Avenida Barca and the following is the findings: Warrant Met 1. A traffic signal is not warranted at this location. NO No accidents have been reported in the past 12 months that is susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. NO 3. (a) (b) (c) The total vehicular volume entering the inter- section for an 8 hour period is 592. This portion is warranted. The combined vehicular and pedestrian from the minor street for an 8 hour I~eriod is 185. This portion is not warranted. The 85-percentile approach speed for Margarita Road is 50 mph. This is grater than 40 mph therefore, the above minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70%. NO A Multi-way Stop Sign is not warranted in accordance with the State of California Traffic Manual. 3