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CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
AGENDA
TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD AT
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
43200 Business Park Drive
Temecula, California
Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 6:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Katan, Wedel, Connerton, Lanier
Acting Fire Marshall Jim McBride - Introduction of new Fire Department Staff
Temecula Police Department - Megan's Law Department Procedures
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Corarnission 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 no~t 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 your 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 three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one vote.
There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission request
specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of September 26~ 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 26, 2002.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Temecula Citizen Corps Program
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive the presentation and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
3. Commission Meeting Schedule - November and December 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the
regular meetings for November and December 2002, and to perform the appropriate postings
and noticing requirements per the Government Code.
4. Traffic Engineer's Report
5. Police Chief's Report
6. Fire Chief's Report
7. Commission Reports
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety ComnY~ssion will be held on Thursday,
December 12, 2002, at 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, California.
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ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CiTY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting
at 6:00 P.M., on Thursday, September 26, 2002, in the City Council Chambers of
Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
FLAG SALUTE
The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Coe.
ROLLCALL
Present:
Commissioners Coe, Connerton, Katan, Wedel,
and Chairman Lanier.
Absent: None.
Also Present:
Director of Public Works Hughes,
Senior Engineer Moghadam,
Associate Engineer Gonzalez,
Fire Captain McBride,
Police Lieutenant Pingel,
Police Sergeant Lohman,
Administrative Secretary Pyle, and
Minute Clerk Hansen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of Au.qust 22~ 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approve the Minutes of August
22, 2002.
MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflected approval
with the exception of Commissioner Coe who abstained.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
2. Multi-Way Stop Signs - North General Kearny Road at Golden Rod Road
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend the following:
1. That the present level of traffic control be maintained at the
intersection of North General Kearny Road an Golden Rod Road; and
2. That the LED speed limit advisory signs be installed on North General
Kearny road just east and west of Golden Rod Road in compliance
with the City's policy.
Via overheads, Senior Engineer Moghadam presented the staff report (of record),
relaying the request (via a petition submitted to staff from the residents on Golden Rod
Road and North General Kearny Road) for the installation of stop signs at the
intersection of North General Kearny and Golden Rod Roads; noted the results of the
volume, speed, visibility and collision incident analysis, advising that the criteria was not
met for warranting an all-way stop at this intersection, relaying that staff did observe
several vehicles cutting the corner at Golden Rod Road into the southbound lanes,
advising that if visibility was increased it could worsen this problem since the potential for
drivers to make this turn faster would increase; presented a video demonstrating the
morning peak traffic and pedestrians in this area; advised that one of the LED speed
limit advisory signs has been placed on Gofden Rod Road facing north, relaying that
staff was recommending the installation of additional LED signs on North General
Kearny Road to the east and west of Golden Rod Road; and specified alternate staff
recommendations which the Public/Traffic Safety Commission could consider for
implementation to address the various traffic impacts in this area, as follows: to stripe a
center line on North General Kearny Road, to install special speed limit signs with the
special supplementary signage indicating the fine for speeding, and/or to increase
enforcement.
Commissioner Connerton relayed that he and Councilman Naggar had met with the
residents in this area in order to investigate and discuss the traffic impacts in this area,
and in particular to hear the comments and concerns of the residents.
For Commissioner Coe, Senior Engineer Moghadam confirmed that additional housing
would be constructed in the near future in this general vicinity, Commissioner Connerton
specifying the areas currently being developed.
In response to Chairman Lanier, Police Sergeant Lohman relayed that per his Officers
patrols and the speed checks conducted, that although a few citations had been issued,
generally the speeds in this area were not excessive; and for Chairman Lanier, noted
that Officers typically consider issuing a citation when a driver was traveling 5 MPH, or
more, over the speed limit.
Commissioner Wedel specified his concerns regarding this particular area, as follows:
the 40 MPH speed limit on the other side of Golden Rod Road, the downhill speeds, the
vehicles cutting the left corner from Nodh General Kearny to Golden Rod Road; and
questioned what speeds vehicles were traveling on southbound Golden Rod Road.
In response, Police Sergeant Lohman confirmed that Officers conducted speed checks
on Golden Rod Road, as well as on North General Kearny and on the proximate side
streets, Senior Engineer Moghadam advising that since there was an existing stop sign
on Golden Rod Road and North General Kearny Road, and since an additional stop sign
would not change the speeds on Golden Rod Road staff did not conduct a speed check
on Golden Rod Road.
Commissioner Coe commented favorably regarding the placement of the LED speed
limit advisory sign on Golden Rod Road.
The following individuals spoke in support of the installation of multi-way stop signs at
North General Kearny and Golden Rod Roads:
o Mr. Steve Chavez
Ms. Lisa Pidgeon
Mr. Johan Backlund
o Ms. Laura Solomon
39810 Golden Rod Road
Golden Rod Road
North General Kearny
39795 Golden Rod Road
The above-mentioned individuals spoke as proponents to the installation of a multi-way
stop at North General Kearny and Golden Rod Roads, for the following reasons:
· To create pedestrian and bicyclist crossing safety, in particular for children;
· Staff's recommended solutions address speed impacts and not pedestrian crossing
safety;
· A crosswalk (which was needed in this area) at an uncontrolled location would
provide a false sense of security;
· Disagreed with the comment Commissioner Connerton had made at the
neighborhood meeting that neither traffic lights, speed undulations, nor stop signs
are effective devices for addressing various traffic impacts;
· Noted the traffic congestion caused recently from the existing intersection in this area
being out of operation;
· The existing stop sign on Golden Rod Road creates safety at that location;
· Once drivers realize that the road to the school has reopened traffic will increase in
this area;
· The analysis conducted was inadequate;
· Requested installation of temporary stop signs, if not permanent, for review and
evaluation;
· The development taking place at this time would increase the generation of traffic;
· The warrant criteria developed for justifying installation of stop signs was designed
(per Caltrans) to serve as guidelines and not law; and
· Referencing previous Commission minutes cited an instance when stop signs had
been recommended for installation for safety reasons although the criteria had not
been met to justify the installation.
Commissioner Katan commended the public speakers, relaying that they had expressed
good arguments; with respect to the criteria guidelines, noted the responsibility to create
consistency in the City; and opined that although the warrants have not been met in this
area, that since this location was in the middle of a mile stretch (as referred to by Mr.
Chavez) installing stop signs would be appropriate.
For Commissioner Coe, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that he had no knowledge
of any injury children pedestrian accidents that have occurred in residential areas on City
streets.
In response to the previous reference to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission minutes,
Commissioner Coe confirmed that the City has installed unwarranted stop signs
occasionally due to outstanding issues, relaying the benefits generally associated with
adhering to Caltrans' guidelines; noted that he was undecided at this point regarding
whether stop signs should be installed at this location, advising that typically he
concurred with staff's recommendation due to the extensive study conducted, the
professional training associated with the recommendation, and the fact that City staff
was concerned with protecting the safety of its residents; and relayed the importance of
pedestrians being vigilant when crossing the street and not assuming that since there is
a crosswalk, the crossing was automatically safe.
Commissioner Wedel, echoed by Commissioner Connerton, thanked the public
speakers for their passionate, well-reasoned comments; noted the petition which was
included in the staff report material which encompassed the signatures of approximately
200 residents supporting the installation of the stop signs; concurred with Ms. Solomon's
comments that the warrants were designed as guidelines and not laws; and concluded
that in light of the ineffective alternate recommendations, and the overwhelming
residential support for these stop signs, that he supported the installation.
While Commissioner Connerton noted the negative impacts generally associated with
installation of unwarranted stop signs, advised that in this case it would be his
recommendation that the stop signs be installed at North General Kearny and Golden
Rod Roads; recommended the installation of the LED in-pavement crossing device,
providing additional information regarding the effectiveness of the device, advising that
these installations would provide greater safety for children crossing; and recommended
the semi-permanent installation of an LED speed limit advisory sign on North General
Kearny Road.
Chairman Lanier advised that the speeding impacts which the residents were witnessing
in their neighborhood were most likely occurring by residents in this area which should
be addressed; relayed that he was pleased with the effectiveness of the LED speed limit
advisory signs; relayed the results of the speeds of the vehicles while he was
investigating the area where the LED speed limit advisory sign was located; and advised
that while he typically did not support unwarranted stop signs, he recommended
installation of the multi-way stop signs at this particular location.
MOTION: Commissioner Coe moved to not approve staff's recommendation, moving
to recommend the installation of a three-way stop sign at the intersection of North
General Kearny and Golden Rod Roads, recommending that after the installation it be
determined whether that was a need for the LED advisory signs on North General
Kearny Road. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Connerton. (Ultimately
this motion passed; see page 5.)
Commissioner Connerton provided additional information regarding his recommendation
to also install the LED in-pavement crossing device for additional safety at this crossing
in addition to the LED speed limit advisory signs. In response, Commissioner Katan
advised that the LED in-pavement crossing device was not designed for controt~ed
intersections but for mid-block crossings, recommending that at this time the
Public/Traffic Safety Commission solely recommend the installation of stop signs along
with staff's recommendation to place the LED speed limit advisory signs on both ends of
North General Kearny Road.
For Commissioner Katan, Senior Engineer Moghadam confirmed that it would be either
months or years before the LED in-pavement crossing device was accepted by Caltrans.
At this time voice vote was taken reflecting unanimous approval of the motion.
Commissioner Connerton noted the importance of placing an LED advisory speed limit
advisory sign prior to the location of the stop sign.
Commissioner Coe advised that Commissioner Wedel's comments during Commission
discussion, as well as the fact that the petition supporting the installation had the
signatures of approximately 200 residents, aided in swaying his opinion to support the
installation of these particular stop signs.
Apprising the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and the public, Police Sergeant Lohman
provided additional information regarding the fact that initially vehicles will most likely not
stop at the stop signs due to unfamiliarity, urging the residents to not have a false sense
of security when crossing at this location; and additionally noted that in the video
presentation, every vehicle had run the existing stop sign in this area.
For Commissioner Wedel, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed the City's procedure
for installing new stop signs.
3. Pedestrian Brid.qe Over Winchester Road at Nicolas Road
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review the feasibility study for
a pedestrian bridge over Winchester Road at Nicolas Road, and make
recommendations to the City Council.
Director of Public Works Hughes provided a detailed overview of the staff report (of
record), relaying the following:
That since the School District determined to locate the high school on
WinchestedNicolas Roads in the early 90's there has been a heightened concern
with the fact that some students would be crossing at Winchester Road to access
the school, advising that this location has been reviewed in detail by various
agencies, e.g., the City of Temecula, the Highway Patrol, the City's Police
Department, Chaparral representatives, and Caltrans, noting that the results of
these efforts was that there was one conflictive movement that was of concern,
which was the situation whereupon all the students utilizing the student parking lot
had to use Nicolas Road to exit, that a large number of these drivers would be
making a right turn on Winchester Road while at the same time a large number of
pedestrian students would be attempting to cross Winchester Road at Nicolas Road,
advising that it was determined that a new driveway would be desirable westerly of
Nicolas Road in order that the students westbound on Winchester Road could exit
the parking area without using the intersection of WinchestedNicolas Roads,
relaying that this (right-out only) driveway was installed;
That approximately one-and-a-half years ago, the City Council directed staff to
review the feasibility of installing a pedestrian overcrossing, relaying the heightened
awareness brought to this location again, this time due to a fatal accident; specified
staff's numerous meetings and discussions with Caltrans regarding the overcrossing
project which ultimately resulted in Caltrans' determination that a signalized
intersection with pedestrian crossings was the proper and adequate device to
control the intersection, and that the overcrossing concept could not be supported;
That Winchester Road was a State facility, not owned or operated by the City,
clarifying that prior to any facility being constructed Caltrans' approval would be
necessary;
That subsequent to Caltrans' rejection of the pedestrian bridge concept, staff was
diligently attempting to pursue all feasible options at the direction of the City Council,
and a request was brought forward to the City Council to commission a study by an
independent engineering firm to evaluate all possible methods of crossing at this
location; noted that the study determined structural improvements which would be
physically feasible, i.e., a pedestrian overcrossing, a tunnel, raising either Nicolas or
Winchester Roads in order to separate the grade; clarified that the problem related
to these options was that Caltrans' standards still had not been met which the study
denoted as the major constraint in building these improvements;
That an additional obstacle to the project would be the usage issue, specifically due
to the existing intersection and the new bridge or tunnel facility requiring the
students to go out of their way for access, advising that if Winchester Road was a
freeway and there was no access from Nicolas Road, if there were fences, medians,
and barriers up, a pedestrian crossing would be an easy installation with a
guarantee of usage;
For informational purposes, relayed that the vast majority of students accessing the
crosswalk at Nicolas Road and Winchester Road were being dropped off by their
parents on the east side of Winchester Road, these parents introducing a larger
percentage of the students to that crossing;
Updating the Commission, relayed that the City was currently processing a Specific
Plan in the Roripaugh Ranch area and that part of this project's mitigation measures
would be to install improvements at this intersection;
Relayed that this traffic situation was not unlike other intersections in the City;
Noted the importance of pedestrians being responsible and cautious when crossing
the street;
Advised that staff would bring forward to the City Council the recommendation of the
Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding how to proceed with the project; and
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For additional information, relayed that individuals who opted not to cross
Winchester Road, there was an existing tunnel to the east of Nicolas Road at the
creek crossing, advising that even though this was a safe crossing available to the
students, it was not used due to the inconvenience of the students having to go out
of their way.
In response to Commissioner Katan's queries regarding staff's opinion, Director of
Public Works Hughes relayed that in light of all the information regarding this issue, it
would be his opinion that the City should investigate implementing other types of
improvements at this location that would be viable and aid in addressing the impacts;
advised that a significant problem with the bridge or tunnel project would be how to get
the students to utilize the facility; for Commissioner Connerton, relayed that Roripaugh
Road was approximately one-quarter mile from this area which had signalized
intersections and pedestrian crossings; confirmed that pedestrians planning on crossing
at Roripaugh Road could not be expected to go as far as Nicolas Road to make their
crossing; and provided additional information regarding the Caltrans' guidelines.
Commissioner Wedel noted that it was his understanding from reading the independent
study's executive summary that each alternative had pros and cons and that the study
did not state the lack of support for a pedestrian bridge or tunnel.
For clarification, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the reference from the
study that he referred to was that none of the build alternatives would be supported by
the Caltrans' criteria.
Offering additional comments, Commissioner Wedel noted that staff's verbal
recommendation was a vaporous solution; advised that while personal responsibility
with respect to safety was important for pedestrians while crossing a street, that society
dictates that children are the responsibility of the parents and the adults in that society;
and relayed that since this high school was located next to a major highway the
obligation for provision of a safe crossing option should be considered.
For Commissioner Wedel, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that he had offered
his opinion due to it being requested, advising that he would further discuss the 5th
option in additional detail if that was the desire of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission,
clarifying that this option did not meet the direction given by the City Council, but was an
alternative for in the event that a solution of building a pedestrian overcrossing was
determined to be not feasible.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the installation of a pedestrian bridge at
Nicolas Road:
Ms. Beverly A. Daniels
Ms. Santanya Fahie
Ms. Suzanne Cacanindin
30478 Sierra Madre Drive
30485 Sierra Madre Drive
40132 Villa Venecia
The above-mentioned individuals were proponents of the installation of a pedestrian
bridge for the following reasons:
Due to the large number of children crossing in this area and the heavy traffic
present;
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The pedestrian bridge constructed proximate to a school in the City of Oceanside
was utilized by students;
As development and growth continued, traffic congestion in this area would
increase;
Relayed hopes that more children would not be killed at this crossing prior to the
City installing a pedestrian bridge;
The parents dropping off students across the street from the school were trusting
that this crossing was safe, advising that it was the responsibility of the City and the
School to ensure that this school zone was safe;
With respect to the concept that the students would not utilize the pedestrian
bridge, relayed that campus Police Officers could stand out on Winchester Road to
ensure that the children were not crossing illegally;
The improvements made at this intersection thus far were not adequate;
Noted alternate accidents in this area; and
Requested that the Commission put the lives of children ahead of the numbers and
the politics when making its determination.
Reviewing the information included in the study, Commissioner Connerton noted the
constraints related to installing a pedestrian bridge, in particular the ADA requirements,
i.e., requirements for ramps and rest areas, or an elevator, that are associated with the
project, advising that the study denoted the need for the project to meet ADA
requirements which would create significant constraints.
With respect to enforcement in this area, for Commissioner Connerton, Director of
Public Works Hughes relayed that the Highway Patrol as well as the Temecula Police
Department has enforcement capabilities; noted the potential impacts if this intersection
was controlled by Police Officers in lieu of the signal; specified that the speed limit west
of Nicolas Road was 45 MPH, and 65 MPH, east of Nicolas Road, and that during
school hours the speed limit was 25 MPH in the school zone; and noted that if it was the
desire of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and the City Council concurred, staff
could begin discussions with the School District regarding provisions for a shuttle
program to transport the students across the street.
Commissioner Connerton specified alternate constraints associated with the
alternatives in the study, e.g., location of the sewer line, and the water line; and noted
various County projects, which would most likely improve traffic in this area.
Commissioner Wedel recommended that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission
recommend that the City Council direct staff to investigate additional alternatives, other
than structural solutions, clarifying the desire for the study to be broader.
With respect to the issue of politics, Commissioner Katan opined that this project would
not be denied due to political issues (which was a concern expressed during the public
comment period); and noted that of the four alternatives denoted in the study, the
underground tunnel appeared to have the least amount of constraints.
Commissioner Coe expressed his deepest sympathy to Ms. Cacanindin due to the loss
of her son at this intersection; advised that this intersection was similar to a plethora of
intersections in the City, advising that to install a bridge or tunnel at all these locations
where there could be a potential for danger would not be feasible; while clarifying his
passionate desire to provide safety for children pedestrians, noted the constraints of the
study's alternatives; queried whether it would be possible to install large electronic signs
prior to the approach of the intersection, cautioning drivers in advance of the fact that
this was a pedestrian crossing school zone; and concurred that the bridge project would
not be feasible.
Chairman Lanier commented on the usage issue associated with the bridge project,
concurring that children would use the most convenient path and not the bridge; queried
whether the improvements to this intersection with the Rodpaugh Hills project could be
implemented sooner.
Recapitulating the situation, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that Caltrans did
not support a structural improvement at this location; advised that even though the City
did not have jurisdiction over the Highway, there was the option that efforts could
continue to push Caltrans for a solution; relayed that while Caltrans viewed the existing
controls as adequate, there were alternate solutions staff has investigated that would
most likely be feasible and supported by Caltrans, listed as follows for the Public/Traffic
Safety Commission's consideration:
To install a countdown pedestrian crossing device which provides the seconds
remaining that the pedestrian has available to continue crossing the street, advising
that favorable comments were received regarding this installation proximate to the
Guidant use;
To install a different type of striping for the crosswalks with a higher visibility;
To install the camera monitoring system in this area (if approved by the City
Council) which would provide 24-hour surveillance of the area;
To install raised concrete bollards (if approved by the City Council) on the corners at
the intersection which would encourage the students to stand away from the street
curbs, creating greater safety; and
A bussing or shuttle program could be explored, as recommended by Commissioner
Connerton, advising that this program would need to have the cooperation of the
School District, recommending that a satellite location be developed in order that
parents could drop their children off at a designated off-site location;
Concluding his comments, Director of Public Works Hughes reiterated that the
intersection improvements which would soon be coming forward would improve traffic
congestion in this area; for informational purposes, noted that the speed limit east of
Nicolas Road could be lowered in the near future, and that additional signals which
would be placed north of the City would change the driving characteristics in the area;
for Commissioner Coe, relayed that staff had proposed to Caltrans to install the lighted
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pedestrian school zone facilities utilized at alternate schools in the City, which Caltrans
would not allow; for informational purposes, provided additional information regarding
building bridges to address traffic issues; for Commissioner Connerton, advised that if
the countdown pedestrian signal was installed, the School District could be requested to
provide education regarding the device, noting that this installation would not require
City Council approval.
Commissioner Katan noted concern with respect to installing the countdown pedestrian
signal due to the competitive nature of the students, i.e., students competing to beat the
time, Commissioner Connerton relaying that educating the students may aid in the use
of this device.
Chairman Lanier noted that the countdown pedestrian signals were effectively used on
the strip in the City of Las Vegas.
MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to recommend that the Public Works
Depadment install the pedestrian countdown device at this location and that staff work
with the School District to provide mandatory education to the students regarding use of
the device. Commissioner Coe seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval
with the exception of Commissioners Katan and Wedel who voted n_go.
Commissioner Coe requested that if Caltrans was opposed to the installation of the
recommended large electronic signs cautioning drivers regarding the upcoming school
crossing that information be provided so that private citizens could contact Caltrans
regarding this recommendation.
Commissioner Wedel disagreed with Commissioner Connerton, noting that Alternatives
2-4 were not deemed conclusively impossible projects, advising that a tunnel would not
have the same ADA constraints as the bridge.
After additional discussion and clarification was provided regarding Commissioner
Connerton's recommendation, the following motion was offered:
MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to recommend that the City Council
approve Alternative No. 1 (the no-build alternative); directed staff to proceed with the
options identified by staff, to pursue City Council and Caltrans approval, if necessary,
for implementation of these alternatives inclusive of the following: the installation of
bollards at the intersections, striping, electronic signs, and a shuttle/bus program; and
requested that the installations be implemented expeditiously. Commissioner Coe
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioners Katan and Wedel who voted n_9.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
For informational purposes, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the
City Manager's office would be generating a report regarding Neighborhood
Watch Programs and Neighborhood Patrols, which would be coming forward
soon.
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POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
No comments.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
A.
Fire Captain McBride relayed that the triennial editions to the codes would be
brought forward to City Council in October for adoption, noting that there were no
significant changes.
Fire Captain McBride requested that the issue of introducing new Fire
Depadment personnel be agendized for the October meeting.
Fire Captain McBride noted that the Police Department as well as the Fire
Department has been working on the citizen core (Neighborhood Programs),
advising that there would be a report regarding this issue in October.
COMMISSION REPORTS
For Commissioner Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that
Commissioner Connerton's concern regarding the berm at the high school has
been addressed with the School District, advising that the School District did
obtain the necessary encroachment permits and at this time, the berm was a
legal temporary installation; noted that the School District stated that it would only
be there through the duration of the current work that is going on at the School
site; and advised that the ramp should only be used for the purposes for which
the permit was issued.
In response to Chairman Lanier, Police Sergeant Lohman confirmed that the final
report for the fatal accident at De Portola/Margarita Roads was complete, that the
accident was caused by a red light violation, and that the victim was not wearing
a seat belt at the time of the accident.
For Chairman Lanier, Police Sergeant Lohman advised that the Police
Department would schedule an upcoming DUI checkpoint.
Commenting on the two emotional issues addressed by the Commission at
tonight's hearing, Chairman Lanier noted that while the Commissioners may not
always agree, he appreciated the input and the Commissioner's desire to do the
right thing, advising that he was proud to be part of this Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:49 P.M. Chairman Lanier formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, October
24, 2002 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula.
Chairman Scott Lanier
Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle
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ITEM NO. 2
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Q~4~William G. Hughes, Director of Public
October 24, 2002
Item 2
Temecula Citizen Corps Program
Works/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive the presentation and make a recommendation to the City
Council.
BACKGROUND:
Following the direction of Councilmen Comerchero and Naggar, City Manager staffhas requested this item be
placed on the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's agenda for discussion and recommendation. The public has
been notified of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's consideration of this matter through the agenda
notification process.
Mr. Grant Yates, Assistant to the City Manager, along with staffmembers of the Police and Fire Departments
will be providing a presentation o£the program's goals and objectives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost to implement the program is estimated at $5,000.00.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Exhibit "A" - Temecula Citizen Corps Program Outline
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Exhibit "A"
Temecula Citizen Corps Pro.qram Outline
BACKGROUND
Assessment of Current Program
Temecula is a safe community and past Neighborhood Watch programs have only been
marginally successful (based primarily on the lack of crime).
The core group of Neighborhood Watch volunteers has done an outstanding job of coordinating
the program, but lack of interest by neighborhoods and lack of resources from the City have
contributed to the current status of the program.
Directional Change
In order to breathe life into the program and better prepare our community for the future, we are
recommending that the current Neighborhood Watch Program be broadened.
The recommendation is to create a Temecula Citizen Corps, which will resemble the model
being marketed by the Federal Office of Home Land Security.
The Temecula Citizen Corps will be based on the Neighborhood Watch concept, where each
neighborhood will select block captains and volunteers to be responsible for components of the
program. The major difference is that the program will be broadened to include emergency
management training and will allow for the City to create an effective system to quickly
communicate with neighborhoods during or immediately following an emergency.
The program will continue to focus on crime prevention while broadening the scope and the
mission of the program. We believe that this will encourage more interest in the program and
allow it to remain effective for years after implementation.
General Program Components
The Temecula Police Department will serve as the program's lead agency, with support from
the City and the Fire Department. The organizational structure will follow the traditional
Neighborhood Watch Program.
The Public/Traffic Safety Commission and the City Council will be instrumental in marketing and
recognizing the achievements of the Temecula Citizen Corps.
The Temecula Citizen Corps will be more successful if we develop an introduction and
orientation program and take this program into the neighborhoods. We can start by creating
four quadrants in the City. This will allow us to meet with each quadrant one time per year to
review goals and accomplishments and will also allow City Council members and Public/Traffic
Safety Commissioners the ability to meet with citizens and to recognize them for their
contributions.
Block Captains will then be recruited and will operate much the same way we are currently
operating within the Neighborhood Watch Program. The increased visibility and support the
City Council and Public/Traffic Safety Commission will bring to the program should allow for a
larger volunteer base.
Core Curriculum
In addition to the traditional crime prevention training opportunities that fall under the
neighborhood watch umbrella, we are proposing that a focus on providing emergency
management training become a part of a core curriculum for this program.
A major goal is to prepare neighborhoods to be self-sufficient for 48-72 hours following a major
disaster, allowing emergency personnel to better meet the communities needs during and
immediately following an incident.
Furthermore, if we focus on developing a communications network, the City will be able to
obtain solid information regarding the status of neighborhoods within a short timeframe,
following a major incident. That information can be invaluable as the City enters the early
stages of planning for and managing a critical incident.
Some of the trainings that we would provide include:
· Family disaster planning (food, water, medical supplies)
· Home disaster preparedness (water heater straps, earthquake gas valves,)
· First Aid/CPR training (offered through Red Cross or others)
· Initial building damage assessment training
· Neighborhood/individual special needs assessment/pre-planning
· Resource volunteer lists
· Crime Prevention
· Neighborhood and personal safety trainings (pool safety, bike safety...etc)
Resources Available to Market Program:
Public Meetings (Council/Commission)
Press Releases (Newspapers, Radio)
City Website
City Newsletters
Neighborhood Watch Newsletters
Quadrant Meetings
HOA Meetings
City Cable TV Program
Reverse 911
Accompanying Programs
One of the advantages of creating a Temecula Citizen Corps is that we can pull a number of
existing related programs under this umbrella to provide for additional resources.
Examples of these programs are Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) and Citizens Action Patrol
(CAP).
TEMECULA CITIZEN CORPS
Mission Statement
The Temecula Citizen Corps will establish and maintain effective lines of
communication between the City's public safety agencies and the community to
promote safety, security, and emergency preparedness for the benefit off all
residents.
The following represents additional information specific to the implementation of the Temecula
City Corps Program:
Program Goals:
Involve all City neighborhoods in program
Recruit volunteers to fill key positions
Create effective communication programs
Provide valuable trainings relating to Mission Statement
Provide opportunities for Police and Fire employees to interact with the citizens they
serve
Create database of qualified volunteers that can assist in disasters
Allow citizens direct input to elected/appointed officials
Create City Council and Public/Traffic Safety Commission recognition programs
Develop a public education program relating to the Mission Statement
Allow individual volunteers to become subject matter experts and conduct training
with assistance from staff
Program Structure and Reporting Relationships
The Temecula Police Department will be responsible for overseeing the program. This is
currently in place with the Neighborhood Watch Program. However, the scope of the Temecula
Citizen Corps will require that more resources be dedicated to program management.
The program will be under the leadership of a Special Teams Police Sergeant. There will also
be a full-time officer assigned to the Temecula Citizen Corps and the Citizen Action Patrol
(CAP) program. The Police Depadment believes that both programs can benefit from and
assist each other. This is why there will be a dedicated officer assigned to these programs.
The Temecula Citizen Corps will be lead by two (2) volunteer City-Wide Coordinators. We
believe that the scope of responsibility makes it very important that there are two individuals in
these positions and the current City-Wide Coordinator, Judy Evans, also agrees with this
concept.
A total of 15 police reporting districts are in the City and we are proposing that we recruit 15
District Coordinators. These volunteers will be the backbone of the program and selecting the
right individuals for these positions will be critical to the continuing success of the program.
Each tract in the City will also require a coordinator. Finally, we need block captains to
complete the volunteer organization. We have draft job descriptions (attached) for each of the
four volunteer positions, namely: City-Wide Coordinator, District Coordinator, Tract Coordinator
and Block Captains.
Implementation Steps
Staff is proposing to take this program to the October Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting.
In addition, we can schedule a press conference with Council Members Comerchero and
Naggar, to discuss the program before we go to the Commission.
Following the Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting, this program will be brought to the City
Council meeting in November. Staff will schedule informational meetings with the community in
November and December and we will have the program implemented in January of 2003.
Fiscal Resources needed- Estimated $5,000 to start program:
Staff resources
Advertising seed money
Recognition resources (lunches/certificates)
Program shirts
Neighborhood supplies
Training supplies
ITEM NO. 3
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic
October 24, 2002
Item 3
Commission Meeting Schedule - November and December 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and reschedule the regular meetings
for November and December 2002, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements per the
Government Code.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the upcoming November and December Holiday Season, it is recommended that the Commission
consolidate the meetings of November 28, 2002 and December 26, 2002 into one (1) meeting. Staff
recommends combining the two (2) meetings into one (1), to be scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2002.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ITEM NO. 4
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
City of Temecula
High Incidence Midblock Report
10/15~02
Number of collisions for the top 10 locations
From 1/1/02 To 9/30/02
Rank SeRment
1 Jefferson Avenue from Overland Drive to Via Montezuma
2 Rancho California Road from Cosmic Drive-Humber Drive to Moraga Road-Via Las Colinas
3 Jefferson Avenue from Winchester Road to Overland Drive
4 Jefferson Avenue from Sanborn Avenue to Winchester Road
5 Rancho California Road from Margarita Road to Calle Aragon
6 Rancho California Road from Ynez Road to Town Center
? Rancho California Road from Asteroid Way-Yukon Road to Margarita Road
8 Winchester Road from Promenade Mall West to Ynez Road
9 Margarita Road from Honors Drive-Yukon Road to Rancho California Road
10 Margarita Road from Lowes Dwy to Winchester Road
10 Margarita Road from Solana Way to Overland Drive
10 Via Eduardo-Wolf Valley Road from Pechanga Parkway I Via Eduardo-Wolf Valley Road to
End1 / Wolf Valley Road
10 Winchester Road from Route 15 Nb Onramp to Ynez Road
10 Ynez Road from Solana Way to Villa De Mar
Total Collisions
8
8
7
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
City of Temecula
High Incidence Intersection Report
10115~02
Number of collisions for the top 10 locations
From 1/1/02To 9~30~02
Rank Intersection
I Winchester Road / Jefferson Avenue
2 Route 15 Sb Offramp I Rancho California Road-Route 15 Sb Onramp
3 Ynez Road / Rancho California Road
4 Route 15 Nb Offramp / Rancho California Road-Route 15 Nb Onramp
5 Route 15 Sb Offramp / Route 15 Sb Onramp-Winchester Road
$ Winchester Road / Margarita Road
7 Jefferson Avenue / Overland Drive
8 Margarita Road / Solana Way
9 Nicolas Road / Winchester Road
10 Pechanga Parkway / Route 79
10 Town Center/Rancho California Road
10 Winchester Creek Avenue / Winchester Road
l0 Ynez Road / Winchester Road
Total Collisions
10
9
8
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Settings Used For Query
Parameter Setting
Starting Date
Ending Date
Distance from Intersection
Minimum Number of Collisions
1/1/2002
9/30/2002
<= 50' for non rear-end collisions
<= 150' for rear-end collisions
1
City of Temecula
Average Daily Traffic Volumes (ADT)
YEAR % Increase/ VIC
No. Location 2000 200'1 2002 Decrease Ratio LOS
I Amarita Way north of McCabe Dr. 2624 2129 2241 2% 0.19 A
2 Amarita Way south of Santiago Way 2218 2354 2235 -5% 0.19 A
3 E~utterfield Stage Rd. south of Rancho California Rd. 5109 4216 5439 29% 0.34 A
4 E~uttedield Stage Rd. south of Rancho Vista Rd. 5253 4530 5392 19% 0.34 A
5 E~utterfield Stage Rd. south of Pauba Rd. 4906 5199 5439 5% 0.14 A
6 E~uttefiield Stage Rd. north of De Portola Rd. 4407 3883 5349 38% 0.11 A
7 E3utterfield Stage Rd. north of State Route 79 5104 4841 5753 19% 0.36 A
8 Oalle Girasol south of Nicolas Road 2086 1744 2258 29% 0.19 A
9 0alle Medusa south of Enfield Lane 2923 2507 2503 0% 0.21 A
10 De Portola Rd. east of Jedediah Smith Rd. 5344 4452 5084 14% 0.32 A
11 De Portola Rd. east of Margarita Rd. 1960 1574 3123 98%** 0.08 A
12 De Portola Rd. east of Meadows Parkway 2501 1673 1862 11% 0.05 A
13 De Portola Rd. west of Buttedield Stage Rd. 1193 1572 1964 25% 0.05 A
14 Del Rey Rd. west of Calle Pina Colada 2164 2439 2641 8% 0.22 A
15 DiazRd. southofWinchesterRd. 13974 11517 12294 7% 0.77 C
16 Diaz Rd. north of Rancho California Rd. 8435 8793 9277 6% 0.58 A
17 Jedediah Smith Rd. north of State Route 79 1606 2744 2667 -3% 0.17 A
18 Jefferson Ave. south of Winchester Rd. 23165 23470 27085 15% 0.68 B
19 ~JeffersonAve. south of Via Montezuma 17814 17555 19344 10% 0.48 A
20 La Serena Way east of Margarita Rd. 9629 9282 11021 19% 0.36 A
21 La Serena Way east of Meadows Parkway 4482 5913 8454 43% 0.27 A
22 Leena Way west of Meadows Parkway 1474 1570 1295 -21% 0.11 A
23 Leena Way east of Meadows Parkway 2080 1852 1525 -21% 0.13 A
24 Margarita Rd. north of Winchester Rd. 21782 19358 21926 13% 0.52 A
25 Margarita Rd, south of Winchester Rd. 35048 28989 31681 9% 0.75 C
26 Margarita Rd. north of Overland Dr. 37667 30320 28603 -6% Q68 B
27 Margarita Rd. north of Solana Way 27012 30611 30834 1% 0,73 C
28 Margarita Rd. south of Solana Way 24901 29510 27533 -8% 0.66 B
29 Margarita Rd. west of Moraga Rd. 22508 27891 26399 -6% 0.63 B
30 Margarita Rd. east of Moraga Rd. 20097 24665 21317 -16% 0.51 A
3'1 Margarita Rd. east ofAvenida Barca 19673 22959 19849 -16% 0.47 A
32 Margarita Rd. north of Rancho California Rd. 21685 23176 22480 -3% 0.54 A
33 Margarita Rd. south of Rancho California Rd. 17168 18140 19020 5% 0.45 A
34 Margarita Rd. south of Rancho Vista Rd. 19019 16173 17540 8% 0.42 A
35 Margarita Rd. north of Santiago Rd. 14069 15134 16318 8% 0.39 A
36 Margarita Rd. south of Jedediah Smith Road 13270 10084 13222 31% 0.31 A
37 Margarita Rd. north of State Route 79 19792 20339 21906 8% 0.52 A
38 Meadows Parkway south of Rancho California Rd. 4573 5950 7611 28% 0.19 A
39 Meadows Parkway south of Rancho Vista Rd. 4877 6914 6710 -3% 0.17 A
40 Meadows Parkway south of Pauba Rd. 5245 6418 6797 6% 0.17 A
41 Meadows Parkway south of Sunny Meadows Dr. 5058 6149 4961 -23% 0.12 A
42 Meadows Parkway south of Leena Way 2939 5638 5880 4% 0.15 A
43 Meadows Parkway north of State Route 79 4377 6361 7291 15% 0.18 A
44 Montelegro Way north of Leena Way 2117 1999 2199 10% 0.18 A
45 Moraga Rd. north of Rancho California Rd. 10617 10964 10434 -5% 0.34 A
46 Nicolas Rd. south of Winchester Rd. 11429 12750 13283 4% 0.32 A
47 Nicolas Rd. south of North General Kearny 6348 5073 6522 -29% 0.16 A
48 Old Town Front St. south of Rancho California Rd. 18829 20220 20290 0% 0.65 B
49 Old Town Front St. south of Main St. 10283 9762 10378 6% 0.65 B
50 Old Town Front St. north of State Route 79 8917 9502 10987 16% 0.69 B
61 Ovedand Dr. west of Jefferson Ave. 7495 8882 9839 11% 0.61 B
City of Temecula
Average Daily Traffic Volumes (ADT)
I YEAR % Increase/ ViC
No. Location 2000 2001 2002 Decrease Ratio LOS
52 Overland Dr. east of Jefferson Ave. 13450 21583 21122 -2% 0.68 B
53 Overland Dr. east of Ynez Rd. 11600 16042 21864 36% 0.55 A
54 Pechanga Pkwy. south of Rainbow Canyon Rd. 19560 23489 28463 21% 0.68 B
55 Pechanga Pkwy. north of Via Gilberto 14576 17090 22022 29% 0.55 A
56 Pechanga Pkwy. south of Wolf Valley Rd. 12287 16567 22277 34% 0.72 C
57 Pechanga Pkwy. north of South City Limits 4825 6312 6988 11% 0.44 A
58 Pauba Rd. east of Ynez Rd. 8539 8724 11218 28% 0.70 B
59 Pauba Rd. west of Margarita Rd. 8585 7439 7878 6% 0.66 B
60 Pauba Rd. east of Margarita Rd. 7846 7760 7531 -3% 0.47 A
61 Pauba Rd. east of Meadows Parkway 2314 3791 3069 -23% 0.19 A
62 Pujol St, south of Sixth St. 2064 1963 2134 9% 0.18 A
63 Pujol St. south of Main St. 2019 1922 2008 4% 0.17 A
64 Rainbow Canyon Rd. south of Pala Rd. 6869 7328 8606 17% 0.54 A
65 Rancho California Rd. west of Business Park Dr. (W) 4779 4234 5134 21% 0.17 A
66 Rancho California Rd. west of Business Park Dr. (E) 10264 9930 10266 3% 0.26 A
67 Rancho California Rd. east of Diaz Rd. 23809 20649 24199 17% 0.78 C
68 Rancho California Rd. east of Old Town Front St. 34952 36671 37703 3% 0.51 A
69 Rancho California Rd. west of Ynez Rd. 54395 57628 57903 0% 0.78 C
70 Rancho California Rd. east of Ynez Rd. 37348 37348 28684 -30% 0.46 A
71 Rancho California Rd. east of Moraga Rd. 32224 33510 35711 6% 0.85 D
72 F~ancho California Rd west of Meadows Parkway 19277 17329 23137 33% 0.55 A
73 F~ancho California Rd. west of Butterfield Stage Rd. 11335 11304 13148 16% 0.42 A
74 F~ancho Vista Rd. east of Ynez Rd. 8345 9352 8432 -11% 0.53 A
75 Rancho Vista Rd. west of Margarita Rd. 5267 5944 7190 21% 0.23 A
76 IRancho Vista Rd. east of Margarita Rd. 5856 5736 10376 81%** 0.33 A
77 F{ancho Vista Rd. west of Meadows Parkway 2272 2881 3636 26% 0.23 A
78 Rancho Vista Rd, west of Butterfield Stage Rd. 1194 1189 1369 15% 0.09 A
79 Santiago Rd. west of Ynez Rd. 5949 5332 5461 2% 0.46 A
80 Santiago Rd. east of Margarita Rd. 4238 3666 4241 16% 0.35 A
81 Solana Way east of Ynez Rd. 13379 14237 12759 -11% 0.32 A
82 Solana Way east of Margarita Rd. 6252 6408 6401 0% 0.40 A
83 Via Norte west of Calle Pina Colada 2169 2918 2298 -27% 0.19 A
84 Via Norte west of Paseo Del Cielo 1605 1943 2542 31% 0.21 A
85 Walcott Lane north of Klarer Lane 1466 1427 2337 64%** 0.19 A
86 Winchester Rd. east of Diaz Rd. 18818 16396 18822 15% 0.47 A
87 Winchester Rd. west of Jefferson Ave. 26034 25790 27359 6% 0.68 B
88 Winchester Rd. east of Jefferson Ave. 42077 41854 40245 -4% 0.65 B
89 Ynez Rd. north of Winchester Rd. 13167 12623 12731 1% 0.32 A
90 Ynez Rd. south of Winchester Rd. 36788 32029 33676 5% 0.54 A
91 Ynez Rd. south of Overland Dr. 32052 35637 31499 -13% 0.51 A
92 Ynez Rd. south of Solana Way 29698 33671 31488 -7% 0.51 A
93 Ynez Rd. south of Rancho California Rd. 26265 25603 29068 13% 0.73 C
94 Ynez Rd. south of Rancho Vista Rd. 18632 15512 20654 33% 0.98 E
95 Ynez Rd. north of Santiago Rd. 10583 10543 11319 7% 0.71 C
96 Ynez Rd. south of Flores Dr. 10328 8825 9118 3% 0.57 A
,97 Ynez Rd. west of Jedediah Smith Rd. 6699 6200 5872 -5% 0.37 A
98 Jefferson Ave. south of Overland Dr. 17338 18649 23859 28% 0.60 A
99 Redhawk Parkway south of State Route 79 N/A 23444 24650 5% 0.40 A
100 Redhawk Parkway north of Vail Ranch Parkway N/A 14619 14475 -1% 0.36 A
101 Vail Ranch Parkway east of Redhawk Parkway N/A 6208 5000 -24% 0.13 A
102 Vail Ranch Parkway west of Johnston Drive N/A 2848 2280 -25% 0.06 A
City of Temecula
Average Daily Traffic Volumes (ADT)
YEAR % Increase/ VIC
No. Location 2000 2001 2002 Decrease Ratio LOS
103 Vail Ranch Parkway north of El Chismal Road N/A 1516 2089 38% 0,05 A
104 Nighthawk Pass east of Calle Banuelos N/A 1239 2170 75%** 0,07 A
10~ Butterfield Stage Road south of Chaote Street N/A 2381 3132 31% 0.08 A
106 Butterfield Stage Road south of State Route 79 N/A 3694 6152 66%** 0.15 A
107 Meadows Parkway south of La Serena Way N/A 2853 3392 19% 0.08 A
108 Meadows Parkway north of Rancho California Road N/A 4267 5353 25% 0.13 A
109 First Street west of Old Town Front Street N/A 2221 2708 22% 0.09 A
11C Winchester Road west of Ynez Road N/A N/A 67635 0% 0.91 E
tll Winchester Road west of Margarita Road N/A N/A 44371 0% 0.72 C
112 Winchester Road east of Margarita Road N/A N/A 47489 0% 0.77 C
YEAR % Increase/ VIC
No. Master Count Locations 2000 200t 2002 Decrease Ratio LOS
M1 Ynez Rd. N/O Rancho California Rd. (Feb.) 34111 32299 29890 -8% 0.48 A
Ynez Rd. N/O Rancho California Rd. (July) 30484 21516 32404 51%** 0.52 A
M2 Jefferson Ave. N/O Rancho California Rd.(Feb.) 21553 20121 18303 -10% 0.46 A
Jefferson Ave. N/O Rancho California Rd.(July) 19246 18764 20414 9% 0.51 A
M3 Pechanga Pkwy. S/O State Route 79 (Feb.) 23267 28665 28087 -2% 0.38 A
Pechanga Pkwy. S/O State Route 79 (July) 22866 28867 33458 16% 0.45 A
M4 Rancho California Rd. W/O Margarita Rd. (Feb.) 22721 24962 23642 -5% 0.56 A
Rancho California Rd. W/O Margarita Rd. (July) 23551 21409 26090 22% 0.62 B
M5 Rainbow Canyon Rd. S/O Clubhouse Rd. (Feb.) N/A 5368 5170 -3% 0.32 A
Rainbow Canyon Rd. S/O Clubhouse Rd. (Oct.) 4907 5026 5928 18% 0.37 A
M6 State Route 79 E/O Butterfield Stage Rd. (Feb.) 10431 11332 11715 9% 0.38 A
State Route 79 E/O Butterfield Stage Rd. (Oct.) 9927 10855 12068 11% 0.39 A
M7 Winchester Rd. E/O Nicolas Rd. (Feb.) 23394 29048 31821 10% 0.43 A
Winchester Rd. E/O Nicolas Rd. (Oct.) 24411 31550 35566 13% 0.48 A
M8 Jefferson Ave. S/O North City Limits (Feb.) N/A 18070 15677 -15% 0.39 A
Jefferson Ave. S/O North City Limits (July) 14624 11242 18765 67%** 0.47 A
M9 Margarita Rd. S/O North City Limits (Feb.) N/A 13659 16643 22% 0.40 A
Margarita Rd. S/O North City Limits (July) 12456 14531 18467 27% 0.44 A
No. Caltrans
1 Winchester Rd. E/O 1-15
2 State Route 79 between 1-15 and Pala Rd.
3 State Route 79 between Pala Rd. and Butterfield Stage
YEAR %Increase/I ViC I I
2000 2001 2002 Decrease I Ratio I LOS
320003200062500 640/0** 10.71I c I
295002950047300 60%** 0,64 I B I
178001780027300 53%** 0.37 A
LEVELS OF SERVICE
.00 - .60 = A
.61 -.70 = B
.71 -,80 = C
.81 -.90 = D
.91 - 1.00 = E
1.00 + = F
= Over 50% Change in Volume
from 2001 to 2002
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Monthly Activity Report
September / October 2002
Prepared By: Amer Attar
Submitted by: William G. Hughes
Date: October 22, 2002
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1. Margarita Road Widening, Phase I (Interim), Pauba Road to Plo Plco
This project will widen Margarita Road on an interim bases between Pauba Road and Plo Pico. As a
result, Margarita Road will have four lanes throughout City limits. The contractor, R.J. Noble, has
completed the work. Notice of Completion was filed. Retention release is pending.
2. Chaparral High School Swimming Pool
A 25-yard x 25-meter pool will be built at Chaparral High School. The facility will include a smaller
recreation pool component and a bathhouse with locker room facilities, restrooms and showers.
Spray-type play equipment will be included as an element in the base construction bid. The
contractor, California Commemial Pools has completed the work. Notice of Completion was filed.
Retention release is pending.
3. Pechanga Parkway (formerly Pala Road) Improvements, Phase I - (Widening to
accommodate four lanes from Pechanga Parkway Bridge to Wolf Valley) and Traffic
Signals Modifications at Loma Linda, and at Wolf Valley.
Pechanga Parkway (formerly Pala Road) Improvements, Phase I, will give Pechanga Parkway two
lanes in each direction (58 feet in width) from the Pechanga Parkway Bridge to the Pechanga
Casino. It includes m-striping the entire length. In addition, the two traffic signals at Loma Linda and
at Wolf Valley will be modified to ;~ccommodate the mad interim widening. This project is complete.
Notice of Completion was filed. Retention release is pending.
4. Slurry Seal Program - FY2001-02
This project will slurry seal and protect 79 various streets throughout the City. Work was completed
on time and under budget. Notice of Completion was filed. Retention release is pending.
5. First Street Extension - Environmental Mitigation
This project will create approximately 1.49 acres of wetlands along Murrieta Creek at First Street. It
includes construction of landscaping and irrigation improvements, and maintenance of said
improvements for a period of five (5) years in accordance with California Department of Fish and
Game and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements. Bids were opened June 6, 2002.
Award is on hold pending RCFC/ACOE coordination with Murrieta Creek Improvement project.
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6. Pavement Rehabilitation Program - FY 2001/2002
This project will rehabilitate and reconstruct portions of Rancho California Road between Hope Way
and Cosmic Drive. R.J. Noble Company is the contractor. The project is presently under
construction. Currently, the project is ahead of schedule, and is anticipated to be complete by the
fimt part of November.
7. Community Theatre - Mercantile Seismic Retrofit
This project will create a community theatre at the old Memantile building in downtown Temecula.
2H Construction began construction on Monday, September 16, 2002. Asbestos removal and
demolition work are complete with foundation work underway.
8. Citywide A~C. Repairs - FY2001-02
This project will repair various road sections throughout the City. All American Asphalt is the lowest
bidder. Currently, the contractor is ahead of schedule, and barring any unexpected issues will be
complete with all construction work by the first part of November.
9. Children's Museum
This project will construct a 7,500 square foot children's museum. Bids were opened on September
5th. Lowest bidder was RE Flemming with a bid of $347,881. Contract was awarded at the
September 17, 2002, City Council meeting. The contractor has started the demolition work on the
exterior of the building.
10. Rancho Vista Road Drainage Improvements
This project will improve the maintenance of the storm drain system on Rancho Vista Road
immediately adjacent to the MWD easement. The project was awarded at the September 24, 2002,
City Council meeting. The contractor has begun cleaning out the storm drain pipe that is full of silt.
PROJECTS BEING ADVERTISED FOR BIDS
None
PROJECTS IN DESIGN
1. Pechanga Parkway (Formerly Pala Road) Improvements - Phase II (SR 79 South to
Pechanga Road)
This project will widen Pechanga Parkway (formerly Pala Road) to its ultimate width from the
Pechanga Parkway Bridge to Pechanga road. The Preliminary Environmental Document
Classification (NEPA) of the project has been determined to be "Categorical Exclusion" with
required technical studies (involving Federal action). The City is currently working with Caltrans'
Local Assistance and City's Environmental Consultant to expedite the environmental approval
process. The consultant submitted 90% drainage design plans to RCFC & WCD for review and
2 R:R~IonthlyAc',ivityRepo~CIP~2002XSeptember.doc
comments on September 20, 2002. Comments from RCFC & WCD are expected within two weeks.
Work is proceeding with the remainder of the design.
2. Pechanga Parkway (Formerly Pale Road) Sound Wall Improvements
Under this project, sound walls will be designed and constructed on the southwest side of Pechanga
Parkway, from Rainbow Canyon Road to the Pechanga casino and on the northeast side along the
residences just north of Loma Linde. The City sent plan check comments (60%) to the design
consultant for their review and incorporation into the plans. The 60% design plans were sent to all
utilities and affected HOA's for review. Environmental issues have been identified and documents
are being prepared. Work is being coordinated with the Pechanga Parkway Improvements - Phase
II.
3. Rancho California Road Bridge Widening Over Murrieta Creek
This project will widen Rancho California Road Bridge over Murrieta Creek to provide four additional
traffic lanes. The design consultant is currently making final revisions to the drawings and
specifications. Processing for environmental requirements is schedule for completion by early
November 2002. We anticipate bidding this project by mid November 2002.
4. Temecula Library
A full service library, approximately 34,000 square feet in area, will be designed and built on Pauba
Road, just west of Fire Station #84. This project will provide the community with library resources
and services. A separate parcel has been created for the library for bond purposes. The application
to the State was submitted on June 13, 2002. Utility services construction will be coordinated with
Pauba Road, Phase II Street. Improvements.
5. Pauba Road Improvements - Phase II (Margarita Road to Showalter Road)
This project will widen Pauba Road from Showalter to just west of Margarita Road to its ultimate
width. The City has reviewed the 100% Design Plans submitted by the consultant. Specifications
are being prepared. Plans were sent to all utilities and all utility issues are being addressed.
Environmental issues were identified and the City Planning Dept. is preparing the environmental
documents. Work is being coordinated with the library project.
6. John Warner/Santiago Road Assessment District - Hydrology Study
Under this project a drainage study will be done to compliment the improvement plans being done
by the property owners. Eventually the City will be the oversight agency for a property owners
sponsored assessment district. The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with
Engineering Resources of Southern Califomia, Inc. to do a hydrology study and storm drain design
at the June 11,2002 meeting. Draft Hydrology Study was received on 8/6/02. The scope of ERSCs
work is being expanded due to the Hydrology Study findings. An agreement amendment was
approved by City Council on October 8, 2002. The Storm Drain Design and Engineer's Cost
Estimate preparation will continue during the next reporting period.
7. Landscaping and Sidewalk On SR 79 South (Front Street to Pechanga Parkway)
The project consists of the design and construction of new sidewalk, landscaping, and irrigation
along State Route 79 South between Pechanga Parkway and Old Town Front Street. Review of 1st
plan submittal is complete. However, the project scope was modified, the modifications were
incorporated into 60% submittal, and the plans were re-submitted to Caltrans. Caltrans tentatively
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approved the plans, and final revisions are being made. An agreement between the City and the
California Sunset HOA is being drafted,
8. Temecula Sports Complex
A new 40+ Acres sports complex will be built at the comer of Pechanga Parkway and Deer Hollow
Way. Preliminary design is underway, with council approval for the site layout scheduled for 2nd
meeting in October. Utility companies have been notified to provide information on existing facilities
in Pala Road and Deer Hollow Way.
9. BHdge Barrier Rail Upgrade, Rainbow Canyon Road over Pechanga Creek/Del Rio Road
over Empire Creek
This project will replace the existing barrier rails of the Rainbow Canyon Bridge over Pechanga
Creek and the Del Rio Road Bridge over Empire Creek. Simon Wong Engineering (SWE) delivered
the 100% Plans and Engineer's Cost Estimate in early October. Specifications are being finalized.
The construction-funding request is being prepared and will be submitted to Caltrans as soon as
possible.
10. Fire Station ~ Wolf Creek Site
A fire station will be built at the Wolf Creek Site. Building ~ Safety has reviewed second submittal
and provided plan check comments. Building and Safety has reviewed second submittal and
provided plan check comments. The amhitect is to complete final plan revisions and re-submit the
plans for approval by the end of this month. Wolf Creek development plans have revised roadway
elevations, The precise grading plan must be revised accordingly. We are waiting for the final
elevation from the Developer.
11. Pavement Management System Update
The project will establish a pavement management program that will provide an ongoing schedule of
needed repairs and provide data that will be used to prepare budget estimates required to complete
the scheduled work. GIS links, AutoCAD review, and updates to MicroPAVER are included in the
total program. The consultant submitted the final draft pavement study for City's review and
comments. The design consultant will conduct three MicroPAVER training sessions for Public
Works staff.
12. Vail Ranch Park (Near Pauba Valley School) - Add Amenities
This project will add amenities, including play equiphtent to the recently annexed Vail Ranch Park.
The Community Services Commission approved the Vail Ranch Park Site "C" Master Plan on
February 11,2002. The Master. Plan was approved by City Council at the Mamh 26, 2002 meeting.
RHA Landscape Amhitects/Planners Inc. is the design firm and the first submittal was made on May
3rd. The City reviewed these documents and returned them to the consultant for revisions. The City
and RHA met on 7/31/02 to discuss these comments and revisions are being made. Soil samples
were taken and results were provided to TCSD on 8/28/02. TCSD is having a grading plan
prepared.
13. Murrieta Creek Multi Purpose Trail
This project will build portions of the equestrian and bike trails along Murrieta Creek within City
limits. The City has received a federal grant of $1,214,000. Caltrans has given the City the
'Authorization to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering.' Request For Proposals (RFP) #111 was
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issued and proposals are to be submitted by Thursday, October 17, 2002.
14. Diaz Road Realignment
Under this project, Diaz Road will be realigned to Vincent Moraga Road at Rancho California Road.
Business Park Drive will be a T-intersection at Diaz. City staff is currently designing the project.
Anticipated street and landscapidg design completion is scheduled for October 2002. Right of Way
and environmental processing are anticipated to be complete by November of 2002.
15. Rancho California Road Median Modifications at Town Center
The project will include the closing of the two median openings on Rancho California Road in front
of the Town Center, while lengthening the left turn lanes at Ynez Road, Town Center Drive, and Via
Los Colinas to improve traffic circulation. The design is 100% complete. To avoid construction
during the holiday period, bidding will not begin until October with construction starting in January
2003. This project will be combined with PW00-20.
16. Rancho California Road Widening at Ynez Road (Add right turn lane to westbound lanes)
This project will add a right turn lane on westbound Rancho California Road at Ynez Road. Right of
way acquisition at the northeast corner of Rancho California and Ynez is in process with Claim
Jumper Restaurant and Swedish American Corporation signing the acquisition agreements. In-
house design is 90% complete. To avoid construction during the holiday period, bidding will not
begin until October with construction starting in January 2003. This project will be combined with
PW00-02.
17. Winchester Road Widening Between Enterprise Circle and Jefferson
This project will widen Winchester mad between Enterprise Circle and Jefferson Avenue. It will also
add a right turn lane from Eastbound Winchester to Southbound Jefferson, starting at Enterprise
Circle. Project layout was plotted and discussed with Traffic and the Director of Pbblic Works.
house design continues, with recent modifications to the design being implemented.
18. Rancho California Sports Park ADA Access and Shade Structure
This project entails the design and construction of ADA compliant concrete walkways to the
remaining ball fields, 3,4,5,7 & 8. It will also include the installation of two shade picnic/seating areas
adjacent to the snack bar building. Design work is 60% complete and presently in the plan check
phase. Currently the second plan submittal is being reviewed. Specifications are being drafted and
they will be submitted for review by end of October.
PROJECTS IN THE PLANNING STAGE
1. 1-15/SR 79 South Interchange - Project Study Report (PSR)
This project will modify the 1-15/SR 79 South Interchange to accommodate projected future traffic.
The City received the final Value Engineering Analysis Report from Caltrans on May 8, 2002. All the
proposed alignments presented by the value analysis team.were rejected. A meeting between City
and Caltrans staff occurred on 9/11/02 to discuss the project. The City's consultant provided an
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alignment modification with supporting traffic data to Caltrans on 10/02/02, for comments and
review.
2. French Valley Parkway Overcrossing and Interchange, Project Report (PR), Plans
Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Preparation
This project will construct an interchange between Winchester Road Interchange and the 1-15/I-215
split. On October 3, 2002 five consultants were interview by a seven-member panel consisting of
Caltrans, City of Murrieta, and City of Temecula personnel. The interview process included a
presentation by each consultant and a questions/answers period. The panel has recommended the
most qualified consultant. The consultant will be providing the City a Project Report (PR), and
Environmental Documents (ED) for this first phase of the design process. Once the City completes
the negotiations with the consultant, staff will bring a recommendation to the City Council.
3. Murrieta Creek Bridge - Overland Drive Extension to Diaz Road
This project will entail alignment studies and the design of an extension of Overland Drive, westerly
to Diaz Road, which includes a new bridge over Murrieta Creek. The project includes the widening
of Overland Drive from Jefferson Avenue to Commeme Center Drive, and the extension of Overland
Drive across Murrleta Creek to Diaz Road. PDC has completed the alignment study and staff has
reviewed copies of the preliminary plans. Staff has reviewed design costs for next year's fiscal
funding. No funding until FY03-04
4. Alignment Study for Murrieta Creek Bridge Between Winchester Road and Temecula City
Limits and Diaz Road Extension
This study will determine the alignment and location of the Murrieta Creek crossing between
Winchester Road and the northern City Limits. In addition, the study will be combined with the Diaz
Road Extension alignment study and design. Coordination with the City of Murrleta, Riverside
County Flood Control and Army Corps of Engineers is necessary. The Consultant and Staff met
with Riverside County Flood Control to discuss possible alignments. The consultant is currently
awaiting data from Riverside County Flood Control in order to complete the work on the first draft of
the alignment study. Staff was informed this data could take up to a year to receive (from May
2002).
5. Pedestrian Crossing- SR 79 North at Nicolas Road
City met with Caltrans and sent a letter at their request to initiate this project. Caltrans responded in
a letter that the bridge does not meet their warrents and that they will not support nor will they allow
its construction. The final feasibility report was received from the consultant. Staff is currently
reviewing the options on the report and awaiting direction.
PROJECTS THAT ARE SUSPENDED OR ON-HOLD
1. Santa Gertrudis Bridge Widening at 1-15
This is Phase II of the Southbound Auxiliary Lane project at the southbound exit ramp for
Winchester Road. This project will widen the 1-15 southbound exit-ramp.at the Santa Gertrudis
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Creek Bridge to provide an additional lane on the exit ramp just north of Winchester Road. Staff is
revisiting the merits of this project in light of the Project Study Report for French Valley Parkway
Interchange. The study shows that this bridge may have to be removed in the future to
accommodate the new Interchange. This project is suspended Indefinitely.
2. Margarita Road/Winchester Road Intsreection Improvements
Project Is on hold. Under this project, an additional left turn from eastbound Winchester to
northbound Margarita will be added in order to accommodate increasing traffic volumes. Design is
50% complete. A developer will be doing this project.
3. PuJol Street Sidewalk Improvements - Phase II
Project is on hold. This project will complete the knuckle at the intersection of Sixth Street and
Felix Valdez. The developer of a nearby property may be designing and constructing this project.
4. School Site ADA Improvements
Project has been removed from this year's ClP. Design and construct ADA concrete walkways
and hand railing to athletic facilities at Temecula Middle School, James L. Day Middle School and
Margarita Middle School. TCSD re-allocated the funds.
5. City Hall Parking Lot Modifications
Project is on-hold. Funding has been postponed until FY 2004/2005. Under this project, a
security fence will be installed between the existing maintenance facility and the western side of City
Hall to secure the parking lot west of the main building. The design of a security fence between the
existing maintenance facility and the western side of City Hall will be performed in-house. A scoping
meeting was held on November 12, 2001. Research on existing base maps for the proposed area
and asobuilts for the existing security fence near the maintenance facility is complete. Design and
review of the proposed layout is complete. The project is currently on hold waiting for further
direction
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Bill Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
v,'/~{~ Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent
October 4, 2002
Monthly Activity Report - September, 2002
The following activities were performed by Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division in-house
personnel for the month of September, 2002:
I. SIGNS
A. Total signs replaced 134
B. Total signs installed 9
C. Total signs repaired 11
II.
TREES
A. Total trees trimmed for sight distance and street sweeping concerns
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2~019
18
22
18
928
III.
ASPHALT REPAIRS
A, Total square feet of A. C. repairs
B. Total Tons
IV.
CATCH BASINS
A. Total catch basins cleaned
VI.
RIGHT-OF-WAY WEED ABATEMENT
A. Total square footage for right-of-way abatement
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
A. Total locations
B. Total S.F.
Vii.
STENCILING
A. 426 New and repainted legends
B. - 0 - L.F. of new and repainted red curb and striping
Also, City Maintenance staff responded to 62 service order requests ranging from weed abatement,
tree trimming, sign repair, A.C. failures, litter removal, and catch basin cleanings. This is compared to 43
service order requests for the month of AuRust, 2002.
The Maintenance Crew has also put in 73 hours of overtime which includes standby time, special events
and response to street emergencies.
The total cost for Street Maintenance performed by Contractors for the month of September~ 2002 was
$15~054.00 compared to $23~846.00 for the month of Au,qust~ 2002.
Account No. 5402 $ 5,854.00
Account No. 5401 $ 9,200.00
Account No. 999-5402 $ - 0-
CC:
Ron Parks, Deputy Director of Public Works
Ali Moghadam, Senior Engineer - (ClP/Traffic)
Greg Butler, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements)
Amer Attar, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements)
Jerry Alegda, Senior Engineer (Land Development)
CITY OF TEMECULA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ROADS DIVISION
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2002
DATE LOCATION WORK COMPLETED
09/03/02 OVERLAND AT MARGARITA REMOVED 3 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/04/02 EMPIRE CREEK REMOVED 262 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/05/02 EMPIRE CREEK REMOVED 126 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/12/02 42101 MORAGA REMOVED 54 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/13/02 6TM STREET AT PUJOL REMOVED 8 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/18/02 RAINBOW CREEK BRIDGE REMOVED 160 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/19/02 OLD TOWN FRONT STREET REMOVED 6 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/19/02 TARGET CENTER REMOVED 2 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/19/02 CANTERFIELD CHANNEL REMOVED 124 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/23/02 RUSTIC GLEN AT STONEGATE REMOVED 6 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/25/02 BUTTER.FIELD STAGE ROAD AT PAUBA REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/25/02 MICHAELS ON YNEZ REMOVED 136 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/26/02 VIA ANGELES AT CORTE FIGUEROA REMOVED 3 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/27/02 28499 PUJOL STREET REMOVED 3 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/30/02 MARGARITA AT AVENIDA SONOMA REMOVED 16 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/30/02 MARGARITA AT VIA LA VIDA REMOVED 2 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/30/02 MARGARITA AT RUSTIC GLEN REMOVED 8 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
09/30/02 MARGARITA AT RAMSEY COURT REMOVED 5 S.F. OF GRAFFITI
TOTAL S.F. GRAFFITI REMOVED 928
TOTAL LOCATIONS 18
ITEM NO. 5
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
APPROVAL
CITY ATTORNEY
DIRECTOR OF FII'~N_CE
CITY MANAGER ~
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF TEMECULA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager/City Council
Jim Domenoe, Chief of Police/'~
October 22, 2002
M(~nthly Departmental Report
The following report reflects special teams, traffic enforcement and miscellaneous activity occurring
during September of 2002. The Police Department responded to 28 "priority one" calls for service
during the month of September, with an average response time of approximately 7.2 minutes. A
total of 3,862 calls for police service were generated in the City of Temecula during the month.
During September, the Temecula Police Department's Town Center Storefront served a total of 165
customers. Sixty-three sets of fingerprints were taken, 23 people filed police reports and 10 people
had citations signed off. Crime Prevention Officer Lynn Fanene participated in a number of special
events, neighborhood watch and community-oriented programs during the month. He also
coordinated requests for patrol ride-alongs. Additionally, he continued to provide residential and
business security surveys/visits and past crime follow-up. Officer Fanene also continued to process
City Planning Department submissions of site plans/conditions.
The POP Teams continued to work on the "Crime Free Multi-Housing" project during the month of
September. The teams continued their Warrant Apprehension Program during the month, which
resulted in four felony and 10 misdemeanor arrests, The POP Teams continued with their proactive
patrol efforts and made nine additional felony arrests and 28 misdemeanor arrests. They also
issued 33 citations for various traffic violations. POP Teams also continued with the homeless
persons program, with the goal of assisting homeless in finding services and aid to help them.
The Old Town Storefront serves as an office for the POP teams and a location to assist the public
with police services. This has greatly increased their accessibility and their ability to serve the Old
Town area. During September, the Old Town' Storefront served 150 customers. Twenty-two sets of
fingerprints were taken, 26 reports were written, and 32 citations were signed off.
The traffic team reported that during the month of September there were 501 citations issued for
hazardous violations, 142 citations were issued for non-hazardous violations and 115 parking
citations were issued. During the month there were 19 injury traffic collisions, 66 non-injury
collisions were reported and 34 drivers were arrested for DUI. The Neighborhood Enforcement
Team (NET) program resulted in 33 citations being issued. This program addresses traffic concerns
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in residential neighborhoods with a dedicated motor officer. The SLAP program (Stop Light Abuse
Program) resulted in 159 citations being issued, with 33 additional SLAP citations issued on
overtime. The total number of SLAP citations issued during the month of September was 192.
During the month of September, the POP officers assigned to the Promenade Mall handled a total of
147 calls for service. The majority of these calls were for shoplifting investigations. During the
month, calls and on-sight activity resulted in the criminal arrest and filings on two misdemeanor
cases, Officers McEIvain and Rupe continued to provide training to security staff during the month.
The mall officers continued to work on vehicle theft and burglary programs. No vehicle burglaries or
vehicle thefts occurred during the month of September.
Our five school resource officers became very active again in September with the commencement of
the school year. They conducted two school presentations. The topics of these presentations
ranged from "Stranger Danger' to "Forensics." The school resoume officers also conducted many
counseling sessions with students, A total of 48 investigations/repods were conducted/written by
the school resource officers during September. The school resource officers also made eight
arrests for various misdemeanor and felony crimes during September. These crimes ranged from
burglary to illegal possessions of weapons and drugs, to truancy and unlicensed drivers.
The JOLT program (Juvenile Offender Law Enforcement Program) continues to be a success in part
through its Youth Court program. Officer Michelle Medeiros conducted the 95t~ Youth Court session.
The JOLT officer assisted at other schools when needed and conducted follow-ups with parents of
juveniles in the JOLT program. Officer Medeiros worked with "at risk" juveniles throughout the
month and also conducted counseling sessions with their parents. She also assisted the Riverside
County District Attorney's Office and Probation Department by providing training during home visits
with incorrigible/at risk juveniles during the month of September.
The Special Enforcement Team (SET Team) of Officers John Wade and Michelle Larson handled
12 cases. These cases resulted in seven misdemeanor and seven felony arrests, primarily for
narcotics violations. This team continues to work street level narcotics and specialty patrol within
the city on a proactive basis. During this month, the team recovered quantities of marijuana,
methamphetamine and cocaine.
Volunteers from the community continue to be an integral part of the Temecula Police Department's
staff. Under the guidance of volunteer coordinator Officer Bob Ridley and assistant coordinator
Gayle Gerrish, the Police Department's volunteer staff contributed 393 hours of service in
September. Volunteer assignments include computer data input, logistics support, special event
assistance and telephone answering duties.
Community Action Patrol (CAP) Program volunteers have begun their activities, patrolling the city for
graffiti, conducting vacation residential checks and assisting patrol with special logistical needs and
special events. Other duties these volunteers will attend to are business checks and abandoned
vehicles and traffic control. The goal of the program is high visibility, which prevents crime from
occurring. CAP Team members contributed 261 hours of service to the community during the
month of September.
The reserve officer program and mounted posse are additional valuable volunteer resources
available to the police department. The police department utilizes reserve officers to assist with
patrol, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, off road vehicle enforcement and a variety of special
functions. Reserve police officers worked a total of 195 hours specifically on patrol in Temecula
during the month of September.