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Home My WebLink About6/7/1990MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE IMEETING OF JUNE 7, 1990 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ortiz called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. at Diamond Bar Library, 1061 S. Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The Committee and Staff were led in the Pledge ALLEGIANCE: of Allegiance by Vice Chairperson Rebeiro. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Ortiz, Vice -Chairperson Rebeiro, and Committee Members Chavers present. Committee Member Gravdahl excused. Committee Member Eustaquio absent. Also present were City Manager Robert Van Nort, Assistant City Manager Terry Belanger, City Engineer Ronald Kranzer, Deputy City Engineer Jack Istik, Deputy Rich Clark, and Secretary Barbara Dedeaux. APPROVAL OF Approved minutes of May 3, 1990. MINUTES: COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Chavers looking forward to exciting work with the Committee. Floor turned over the City Manager Van Nort. He began with a short overview of activities to date of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Soquel/Tonner Canyon project and provided each Committee Member with a copy of the first report prepared. Responding to the letter to City Council from the Committee concerning the roles and responsibilities of the Committee, CM/Van Nort referenced Ordinance No. 28 (1989) which specifies the duties and operations of the Committee. It's authority is the same as that of a Commission, only entitled Committee. Each member was appointed by a Council Member as follows: Chairperson Ortiz by Mayor Pro -Tem Forbing, Vice -Chairperson Rebeiro by Councilmember Papen, Committee Member Chavers by Mayor Werner, Committee Member Eustaquio by Councilmember Horcher and Committee Member Gravdahl by then Councilmember Miller. When Committee Members have any problems or questions, they are to correspond with the Councilmember which appointed them. 1 Traffic and Transportation Minutes June 7, 1990 ----------------------------------------------------------------- He is asking for the Committee's assistance and input in preparing the Circulation Element RFP, the Congestion Management Plan, the disposition of Proposition A Funds (the City is to have an analyst working on this), public transit and impact fees. Development review poses a problem with the time limitations set by law. We would not want to jeopardize a project or allow its approval without City review because we missed those deadlines. Hopefully, this item will be discussed at the Joint Meeting with City Council on June 26th. SCAQMD is trying to get everyone involved in their efforts. We will try to meet with them prior to their opening. The Committee should develop their own guidelines and rules of operation. At this time the item which should be of highest priority is the Circulation Element which includes the Traffic Congestion Plan and its —, development. CM/Van Nort introduced Assistant City Manager Terry Belanger who will come on board June 18th. Vice Chairperson Rebeiro asked what input is desired of the Committee in the development of Requests for Proposal for the Circulation Element. CM/Van Nort responded in the affirmative and that he would like the Committee and City Engineer to assist in its preparation. Chairperson Ortiz asked for an explanation of section 5 of ordinance 28 which refers to compensation and travel expenses. CM/Van Nort responded he will get direction from City Council with his recommendation being to take an average used for the communities surrounding Diamond Bar for the Traffic and Transportation Committee as well as for the Planning and Parks Commissions. I i 2 Traffic and Transportation Minutes June 7, 1990 ----------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC COMMENTS: None brought forth. DISCUSSION: ROLE of TRAFFIC This item discussed earlier by CM/Van Nort. AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TI 131 - CLEGHORN CE/Kranzer gave background from previous DRIVE AND GRAND meeting. He feels the existing traffic AVENUE: CONTINUED controls are adequate, the problem being FROM 5-3-90 more of a lack of attention on behalf of the motorists. After Grand Avenue is opened we may see a reduction of speed with the added traffic signals. He would like to recommend to City Council, with Committee concurrence, to construct a barrier to protect the private property which will cost in the range of $6000. Committee Member Chavers questioned the matter of the 45 MPH which was a topic of concern at the previous meeting. It was moved by Committee Member Chavers and seconded by Vice Chairperson Rebeiro to table the matter 1 at this time and have a radar survey completed in about 6 months after Grand Avenue is open. Motion carried. CE/Kranzer stated that L.A. County is to provide the City with a list of streets requiring surveys to be completed in the near future. TI 108 - SEAGREEN CE/Kranzer gave staff report of request for DRIVE AND stop controls at this intersection and staff GREYCLOUD LANE recommendation to deny the request as recommended by Ron Hobbs in his report to City Manager Van Nort on December 21, 1989 with an addendum to add "Dip" signs and pavement markings. Bob Sampson and Irene Bowers, both residents on Seagreen Drive, gave testimony to approve the request. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Rebeiro and seconded by Chairperson Ortiz to have CE/Kranzer look further at the situation for review at the 7- 5-90 meeting, increase enforcement in the area and install the "Dip" signs and pavement markings. Motion carried. Chairperson Ortiz also asked that a new petition be filed. 3 Traffic and Transportation Minutes June 7, 1990 --------------------- ------ TI 111 - PEACEFUL CE/Kranzer gave staff report of request for HILLS ROAD AND four-way stop at this intersection and PATHFINDER ROAD recommendation to have traffic counts taken and review sight distances per "as -built" plans. Staff to also add a "Right Turn Only" lane going east of Pathfinder Road or move the barrier line over away from the curve. It was moved by Committee Member Chavers and seconded by Chairperson Ortiz to have traffic counts taken and gather more information on sight distances. Motion carried. TI 133 - DIAMOND CE/Kranzer gave staff report of request to BAR BOULEVARD AND install a traffic signal at this intersection. TIN DRIVE Staff recommends denial of this request but to add the intersection to the list of intersections to be reviewed on a regular basis. The stop sign, however, at Tin Drive is placed on the median island allowing motorists to make a free right turn without stopping. The proper signage and pavement markings have been ordered and no further action is required at this time.I i INVESTIGATION LOG CE/Kranzer commented any action required on those items which conform to standard modes will be accomplished by staff. They will, however, continue to appear on the log. If Committee Members have a concern on any item, they can have that item agendized for review. i LATE BUSINESS: CE/Kranzer suggests possibly in the matter of traffic impact reports on Planning items which require a public hearing to provide the Committee with the traffic analysis report on the project for comment or if necessary call a special meeting. We will have to check into the legalities of advertising and notices. Some projects which may be reviewed by the Committee are the Hotel/Restaurant/Office project on Brea Canyon Road and the 60 Freeway; Hotel project on Colima Road and Lemon Avenue; Circuit City Industrial Center on Brea Canyon Road just north of Diamond Bar/Industry City Limits and the addition of a carwash at the Chevron station on Diamond Bar Boulevard at the 60 Freeway. '. 4 1 Vice Chairperson Rebeiro asked what are the procedures to take for a members lack of attendance at meetings. Chairperson Ortiz responded he will be contacting Committee Member Eustaquio on the matter. Committee Member Chavers asked that members bring their ideas in writing to the Joint Meeting on the 26th to have Council possibly address them. Deputy Clark asked that CE/Kranzer look at Diamond bar Boulevard southerly of Grand Avenue since it has been restripped possibly there isn't enough prior warning for the "Right Turn Only" lane. CE/Kranzer will have two additional "Thru Traffic Use Center Lanes" signs installed and also look at possibly extending the right turn barrier line which may help add clarity to the situation. Vice Chairperson Rebeiro monitoring has been done. responded staff will be taking next week. 5 asked if any CE/Kranzer traffic counts Traffic and Transportation Minutes June 7, 1990 The Committee would like to have information on the Diamond Bar Honda Project and the two hotel projects (Lycoming Street/Brea Canyon Road and Lemon Avenue/Colima. Road) that are before the Planning Commission at this time. Committee Member Chavers brought the Committee up to date on the Traffic Congestion Sub - Committee meetings. CE/Kranzer suggested the bid proposal on the Circulation Element only outline the City's needs and the bidders would provide how they would achieve those needs in their bid. 1 Vice Chairperson Rebeiro asked what are the procedures to take for a members lack of attendance at meetings. Chairperson Ortiz responded he will be contacting Committee Member Eustaquio on the matter. Committee Member Chavers asked that members bring their ideas in writing to the Joint Meeting on the 26th to have Council possibly address them. Deputy Clark asked that CE/Kranzer look at Diamond bar Boulevard southerly of Grand Avenue since it has been restripped possibly there isn't enough prior warning for the "Right Turn Only" lane. CE/Kranzer will have two additional "Thru Traffic Use Center Lanes" signs installed and also look at possibly extending the right turn barrier line which may help add clarity to the situation. Vice Chairperson Rebeiro monitoring has been done. responded staff will be taking next week. 5 asked if any CE/Kranzer traffic counts Traffic and Transportation Minutes June 7, 1990 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned to the Joint City Council and Traffic and Transportation Committee Meeting on June 26, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. located at the Walnut Valley Unif ied School District Board Room at 880 South Lemon Avenue. ATTEST: ORTIZ, Chair°�erson 6 Respectfully submitted, BARBARA DEDEA / Secretary //