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Home My WebLink About102397 PTS Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OCTOBER 23, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission was called to order on Thursday, October 23, 1997, 5:00 P.M., in the Main Conference Room, Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Markham called the meeting to PRESENT: ABSENT: order. COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Telesio, Markham None Also present were Public Works Associate Engineer All Moghadam, Principal Engineer-Capital Projects, Don Spagnolo, Assistant Engineer Hasib Baha, Police Sergeant Rodney Crisp, and Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Markham called for public comments on non-agenda items. There were no requests to speak. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS City Clerk June S. Greek swore in John Telesio as Public/Traffic Safety Commissioner and presented him with a Certificate of Appointment. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of September 25. 1997 It was moved by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner Coe, to approve the Commission Consent Calendar. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Telesio, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Establishing a Specific Date for the November 27 and December 25.1997 Public/Traffic Safety Commission Meeting It was moved by Commissioner Coe, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to consolidate the November 27 and December 25, 1997 meetings and to set Thursday, December 11, 1997, at 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers, as the next meeting. R:\traffic\commissn'fninutea~97\lO2397.miNajp PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OCTOBER 23. 1997 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Telesio, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Median Modification - Rancho California Road between Ynez Road and Lyndie Lane Chairman Markham noted the public hearing remains open. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to continue the median modification on Rancho California Road between Ynez Road and Lyndie Lane to December 11, 1997. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Johnson, Perry, Telesio, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Moghadam reported the Claim Jumper driveway has been signed as a right-turn-only exit and he has not received any negative complaints. There was an on-site meeting concerning the second driveway at the Town Center and improvements discussed included relocation of the crosswalk to the west of the existing crosswalk to improve traffic flow; and dual left-turn-out of this driveway which will require cutting back the eastern side of the median island. A meeting will be scheduled with Councilmembers Roberts and Stone, the Council's Public Works Subcommittee, the ad hoc committee, and the Center's representatives to discuss the issues. Commissioner Johnson asked if the driveway east of Hope Way was going to be right- turn-only. Mr. Moghadam replied the issue has not been fully discussed. Chairman Markham asked about the timing of the contract for the design of the Winchester Road median and if the signal at the second intersection of Enterprise Circle North/South is included in the project. Mr. Spagnolo replied there is approximately a 3 ~ -month design period with construction starting in late spring/early summer 1998, and the project includes the signal, median improvements and landscaping. Chairman Markham questioned whether Nichol Development's proposal to add a driveway on Jefferson Avenue was included, perhaps as a Phase II. Mr. Spagnolo answered the driveway is not included in the current project, but possibly will be dealt with in a later project. PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OCTOBER 23. 1997 Commissioner Perry asked if RBF will have the design completed for the Winchester Road Median Island Project by the December 11, 1997 meeting. Mr. Moghadam stated, as-built plans for the signal were requested from the City today. Chairman Markham suggested the Commission only needs to see the conceptual design, not the construction details. Chairman Markham inquired about the time frame for the southbound Winchester Road Off-Ramp Project. Mr. Spagnolo stated it will be a nine (9) or ten (10) month project as Caltrans is involved. Chairman Markham asked who was awarded the contract for the Pala Road Bridge and the Rancho California Road Interchange. Mr. Spagnolo stated McDaniel Engineering was selected for the Pala Road Bridge, and Riverside Construction, (the same company that did the Winchester Road Interchange), for the Rancho California Road/I-15 Interchange. Commissioner Perry inquired into the status of the Hwy 79S/I-15 Interchange Improvements. Mr. Spagnolo stated the project is ready to go to bid and the County will probably start the bid process in late November, with bids opening in January, 1998. Commissioner Johnson asked about the status of the intersection improvements at Solana Way and Margarita Road. Mr. Spagnolo replied the developer of the northeast corner has been conditioned to improve the intersection, which includes lowering and widening Margarita Road, and signal installation. Chairman Markham noted the ground breaking for the apartment complex took place this week and the intersection has to be improved before the apartments can open. He suggested adding the location and completion date in the next Public Works update for the newspaper. POLICE CHIEFS REPORT Sergeant Crisp corrected Traffic Violations, page 11 of the Police Department Activity Report for September, 1997: September 1997 hazard citations are 391, instead of 142; non-hazard citations, 113 instead of 105; and parking, 284 instead of 180. Chairman Markham asked if the Temecula Police Department utilized the same criteria in reporting crimes as the Murrieta Police Department as the disparity noted in a recent newspaper article was great even though the population and demographics of the two (2) Cities are fairly similar. Sergeant Crisp replied he did not know what system the Murrieta Police Department was using. Commissioner Telesio noted there was another left-turn-out accident at the Target Center on Rancho California Road last week at 9:00 P.M. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT No report was given. PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OCTOBER 23. 1997 COMMISSION REPORT Commissioner Telesio mentioned the poles placed at the Margarita Road and Pauba Road intersection appear to help drivers negotiating a left-turn onto Pauba Road. Chairman Markham stated the developer of the southwest corner should be making intersection improvements within 6 to 12 months. Commissioner Perry reported there was a four-car, non-injury accident at Hwy 79S and Bedford Court about a week before the Bedford Court signal was activated and then on October 22, 1997, a few days after activation, a five-car accident occurred. Commissioner Coe reiterated the need for a "Stop Sign" at Rainbow Canyon Road and Pala Road, especially in the morning rush hour. Commissioner Johnson asked about dual left-turn lanes southbound on Jefferson Avenue at Winchester Road. Mr. Moghadam stated that issue is part of the overall corridor study and he is trying to get a consultant for the study. Commissioner Johnson suggested the requested list of exceptions to the "Pedestrian has the Right-of-Way Rule" could be in pamphlet form and given to people wanting crosswalks. Commissioner Perry stated the Commission's viewpoint is to have a brochure which points out even though there is a crosswalk and the law says a vehicle must yield, which it does in most cases, it does not mean one is safe in a crosswalk. Chairman Markham inquired about the status of the policy designating several circulation streets as "No Parking". Mr. Moghadam stated he was waiting for Mr. Kicak's approval to implement the parking restrictions. It was moved by Commissioner Coe, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to adjourn the meeting at 5:40 PM. The motion carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, December 11, 1997, at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Ch~Markham