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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042497 PTS Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APRIL 24, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission was called to order on Thursday, April 24, 1997, 7:10 P.M., at the City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Markham called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Perry, Markham ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero Also present were Public Works Associate Engineer All Moghadam, Police Sergeant Rodhey Crisp, Battalion Chief John Winder, Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle, and Minute Clerk Pat Kelley. Battalion Chief Winder led the flag salute. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Markham called public comments on non-agenda items. Ed Dool, Temecula Stage Stop, reported on the RTA meeting held on Wednesday, April 16, 1997, regarding a new RTA route which will fulfill the community's needs. He requested if this issue could be placed on the Commissions agenda in the near future. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of March 27.1997 The Minutes of March 27, 1997 were continued to the meeting of May 22, 1997. COMMISSION BUSINESS Request for Crosswalk and School Crossing Traffic Signal - Rancho Vista Road at Camino Romo Associate Engineer All Moghadam presented the staff report. Commissioner Perry asked why there was no morning period to match the 2:15 PM peak. Mr. Moghadam stated he did not know and it was very unusual to have such a high peak (209 vehicles) within a 15-minute period. Mr. Markham noted the high volumes was for eastbound traffic away from the school and everyone leaves school at about the same time, yet arrive at varying intervals. Judy Baber, 31677 Corte Podrera, stated the school district's opinion that Meadows Parkway is the appropriate school route is because there is no safe route to school, but the children will not walk the additional 700 feet to cross safely. She stated there is no sidewalk at the top of the hill. PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET't~OMMISSION APRIL 24, 1997 Chairman Markham inquired if the recommendation for a yellow warning light installation at Rancho Vista Road and Camino Romo had been forwarded to the City Council. Mr. Moghadam replied he was waiting for tonight"s decision before forwarding the recommendation, but the yellow warning light is included in next fiscal year Capital Improvement Projects. Chairman Markham suggested a temporary or permanent asphalt sidewalk be constructed to connect with the existing sidewalk and bring the sidewalk to opposite Paseo Goleta and the yellow warning light. Commissioner Perry stated he sees Camino Romo as a potential hazard and would rather see crossing at Paseo Goleta. Sergeant Crisp stated that a crosswalk with a crossing guard at Paseo Goleta was preferable. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to deny the request for installation of a crosswalk and a school crossing traffic signal on Rancho Vista Road near Camino Romo. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Perry, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to have staff review the costs for adding a five (5) foot asphalt sidewalk on the south side of Rancho Vista Road between Paseo Goleta and the existing sidewalk, a few feet west of Camino Romo, and a yellow warning light westerly on Rancho Vista Road. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Perry, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero Reauest for Installation of Various Traffic Control Devices - Old Town Temecula It was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to continue this item to the meeting of May 22, 1997. 2 R:~traffic\commis~n~minutes\97~O42497/ajp PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET'~OMMISSION APRIL 24. 1997 m The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Perry, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero "No Parking" Zones on Rancho California Road. Winchester Road. Pala Road, Santiago Road. Pauba Road and Rancho Vista Road Associate Engineer Ali Moghadam presented the staff report. Commissioner Perry inquired as to the existing bike lane and no parking zone percentage for these roads. Mr. Moghadam replied approximately 50% of the proposed area is existing bike lane and 50% no parking zones. Mr. Moghadam stated he reviewed the Vehicle Code relative to truck parking and found that the only prohibited truck parking is for trucks over six (6) feet in height which are prohibited from parking within 100 feet of an intersection. Chairman Markham noted Margarita Road, at Temecula Valley High School is an existing problem. Sergeant Crisp stated buses park on the east side of Margarita Road in the afternoons and red curbing would be helpful. Mr. Moghadam reported staff is studying installation of median islands on Margarita Road and Rancho Vista Road with fencing and lights at one or two locations on Rancho Vista Road to limit access for pedestrians and vehicles. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to recommend the City Council adopt a resolution establishing "No Parking" zones on Rancho California Road, Winchester Road, Pala Road, Santiago Road, Pauba Road, and Rancho Vista Road. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Perry, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero Proposed Median Modification - Rancho California Road between Ynez Road and Lyndie Lane (Discussion Item) Associate Engineer Ali Moghadam presented the staff report. Commissioner Johnson asked who would pay for the signal at Via Las Colinas. Mr. Moghadam replied the City has budgeted this signal. PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY~OMMISSION APRIL 24. 1997 Commissioner Johnson noted this median/signal modification will help traffic flow, but will not solve the area's long-term traffic problems and there remains a need to increase westbound storage. Chairman Markham commented he agrees with this proposal and reported Commissioner Guerriero had expressed to him his strong support for staff's proposal and would like to see the left-turn pocket into Town Center driveway extended to provide additional storage space. Sergeant Crisp and Chief Winder concurred with the proposal. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to have this issue brought back as an agenda item at a future Commission meeting. 6. Prioritization of Present and Future Traffic Improvement Needs (Discussion Item) It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to continue this item to the meeting of May 22, 1997. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Johnson, Perry, Markham NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Guerriero TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Moghadam reported the following: Ynez Road at Rancho California Road - Staff is working on striping modifications to provide southbound dual right-turn lanes on Ynez Road at Rancho California Road. Chairman Markham requested look into coordinating the intersection. At present, the free right turn traffic backs up with no protected area. Bedford Court/Hwy 79S - Traffic signal bid opening is May 22, 1997. Pala Road/Rainbow Canyon Road - Signal has been re-prioritized to Number 1 and proposed to be included in the 1997/98 budget. Winchester Road from Jefferson Avenue to Enterprise Circle West (second loop) - Install median island on Winchester Road from Jefferson Avenue to Enterprise Circle West and install a traffic signal at Winchester Road and Enterprise Circle West (second loop). Mr. Moghadam stated he discussed this item with property owners of the center at Jefferson Avenue and Winchester Road and they are agreeable. They are also requesting a "Keep Clear" pavement marking for the driveway to ARCO to prevent blocking of the driveway, and the possibility of a second northerly driveway, by Pasquales Restaurant. These issues will be brought back to the Commission at a later date. PUBLIC/TRAFFIC :SAFET~OMMISSION APRIL 24, 1997 Chairman Markham stated he would like to see the driveway issue deferred until an overall Jefferson Avenue Study with an operational analysis regarding a raised median, consolidating and signalizing driveways, etc is completed. Mr. Moghadam stated owners seem to be willing to consider alternatives and participate in costs. Commissioner Perry mentioned when designing the median on Winchester Road, consider a long storage pocket for left turns onto Enterprise Circle from westbound Winchester Road. Commission Johnson and Chairman Markham concurred. Commissioner Johnson inquired about the installation of the signal at Margarita Road and Solana Way. Mr. Moghadam replied the proposed apartment complex at the northeast corner will be constructing roadway improvements and installing a traffic signal at this location. Commissioner Johnson asked when the last traffic count was taken for northbound traffic on Ynez Road at Rancho California Road as traffic has increased significantly in the last few months. Mr. Moghadam responded the count was conducted July 1996, with the next count scheduled for July 1997. Chairman Markham asked about widening of Ynez Road at the duck pond, Mr. Moghadam replied that widening is being considered along with expansion to Embassy Suites, and staff is also working on striping to provide northbound dual left-turn lanes on Ynez Road. He mentioned one problem is a majority of the traffic is heading for northbound Interstate 15 and there would be two lanes competing for one lane. Commissioner Perry inquired about the status of the 1-15/Hwy 79S temporary interchange. Mr. Moghadam replied the plans for an interim signal installation and realignment of Front Street have been signed and will go out to bid soon. Commissioner Perry asked for an update on the Western Bypass. Chairman Markham suggested an update of the City's position/direction be presented at the May 22, 1997 meeting. Commissioner Markham asked if the Commission will have an opportunity to review the Capital Improvement Plan before it goes to City Council. Chief Winder stated the committee is still in the prioritizing process. Chairman Markham asked if the Meadowview traffic calming methods meeting had been scheduled. Mr. Moghadam stated it had not been scheduled. Mr. Markham suggested getting in touch with Mr. Benson to determine a satisfactory time for their members and schedule the meeting with input back to the Commission at the May 22, 1997 meeting. He stated Mr. Palmer's request for improvements at Buena Suerta would be a good test case. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Sergeant Crisp reported Officer Alexander finished at the top of his motor school class and is out in traffic; and the second radar trailer is in the field. PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFET~OMMISSION APRIL 24. 1997 Commissioner Perry asked why Area G has such a high crime rate. Chairman Markham replied G is mainly apartments with no single family residences and only a few commercial establishments. Sergeant Crisp stated it has been a high crime zone historically. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Battalion Chief John Winder stated he had nothing to report. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Johnson asked if the City Attorney could provide written direction regarding Conflict of Interest for the Commissioners. Chairman Markham asked staff to review: The 2 % to 3 ~ -foot drop off on the west side of Ynez Road back of the Bank of America's parking lot for consideration of a railing for public safety due to skate boarders, people walking at night, etc. Fencing at the Santiago Overpass, there is a gap between the freeway right-of- way fence and the bridge fence, people are going through the gap. · Providing grates over big, pipe and/or box culverts. Chairman Markham reported Ruth Ann Taylor-Burger will attend the May 22, 1997 meeting to discuss air quality in regards to dirt roads and measures that need to be taken, and requested staff invite Mr. Klein to attend. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Perry to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, May 22, 1997, at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ' '~ "~ ~ ~ airma arkham