Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/11/19911 1 1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ortiz called the meeting to order at 5:54 p.m. at the Diamond Bar Library, 1061 South Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Beke. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Beke, Vice Chairman Gravdahl, and Chzirman Ortiz. Commissioner Chavers arrived at 6:00 pain. Also present were City Engineer Sid Mousavi, Engineering Administrator Deborah Murray, Administrative Analyst Tseday Aberra, Administrative Analyst Kellee Fritzal, Sergeant Rawlings, and contract Secretary Liz Myers. PRESENTATION: City Manager Robert Van Nort addressed the BUDGET AND Commission concerning the budget of the 1991 - 1992 OPERATIONS fiscal year. Due to the increase in engineering costs, the Commission is requested to manage the fiscal resources critically. He requested that the Commission prioritize the circulation element to near and long term projects. CM/Van Nort explained that the Congestion Management Plan, being developed by the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, only takes into account intra -county solutions. He requested the Commission work with the consultant, DKS, on an inter -county solution to our traffic problems. He also suggested that the Commission set up a Saturday workshop, with DKS, and the engineer, to develop an action plan for 1991-1992, using the budget set aside for Traffic and Transportation. APPROVAL OF THE Commissioner Beke requested the Minutes of March MINUTES: 14, 1991 be amended on page 1, tenth paragraph, to read "improve the delineation", page 5, sixth paragraph, be amended to read "...blocking out the intersection and marking it to keep it clear." Sgt. Rawlings requested the Minutes of March 14, 1991 be amended on page 5, fifth paragraph, to indicate that the staff will notify the said citizen. Motion was made by C/Chavers, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the Minutes of February 14 and March 14, 1991 as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Red Calkins, residing at 240 Everless Drive, Diamond Bar, stated that the stop light on Grand and Golden Springs, and Grand and Diamond Bar Blvd., very quickly certain times of the day. He April 11, 1991 Page 2 also stated that there is a need for a stop light at Prospector and Golden Springs. Pat Biham, employed at Vineyard National Bank on Grand and Diamond Bar Boulevard, stated it is dangerous and near impossible to egress from the area due to the traffic congestion. She intends to present a petition signed by every merchant, employee, and customer. Dorsie Rouse, residing at 23939 Palomino Drive, Diamond Bar, teacher at the Golden Springs Elementary, stated that the corner of Ballena and Palomino Drive has a large amount of cars, speeders, and draggers. The area is dangerous to the school children. She requested that a three way, or two way stop sign be posted at that corner. Al Rumpilla, residing at 23958 Golden Springs, supported the concern of Ms. Rouse. He suggested that the traffic be redirected during the hazardous time zones to make it safer for the school children. I � j Linda Parnell, residing at 865 N. Featherwood Drive, customer of Vineyard Bank, reaffirmed the dangerous situation at Grand and Diamond Bar Boulevard. City Engineer Sid Mousavi informed the citizens that there will be a double left hand turn at Grand on to Diamond Bar Blvd. DISCUSSION: Administrative Analyst Kellee Fritzal addressed the Commission regarding transit options. Staff Transit Options recommended separating the paratransit from the fixed route deviation public transit system. Staff also recommended that the Commission review the RFP and direct staff as necessary. VC/Gravdahl requested that the service be extended to loop Prospectors, Sunset Crossing and the YMCA, and include Grand Avenue to Long View, as well as Summitridge down to Armedas. C/Chavers suggested that the services be requested to give a preliminary idea of potential routes. C/Beke informed the Commission that he has a conflict of interest and will not be involved in the decision to split the components of the paratransit system. Motion was made by C/Chavers, seconded by April 11, 1991 Page 3 VC/Gravdahl, and CARRIED to adopt staffs' recommendation to separate the two components, the paratransit from the fixed route deviation public transit system. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chavers, Gravdahl, and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Beke. Motion was made by C/Chavers, seconded by VC/Gravdahl, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to direct staff to further refine the RFP as discussed. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Beke, Chavers, Gravdahl, and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. Status of parking AA/Fritzal addressed the Commission concerning the during the Second scheduled celebration of the second birthday of the Anniversary City. There are two elements of the celebration Celebration that use the streets in the surrounding areas. It is recommended that staff be authorized to install temporary "No Parking" signs for Saturday, April 13, 1991, on the east side of Brea Canyon Road from ' the High School track to Fountain Springs. AA/Fritzal informed the Commission of the scheduled 10K run/walk on Saturday, April 13, 1991 8:00 a.m. using the same route as last year. Chair/Ortiz suggested that "Emergency Vehicles Exempt" should be included with the "No Parking" signs. C/Beke stated that emergency vehicles are normally exempt from no parking areas. Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by C/Chavers, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve staffs' recommendation as presented. Request for CE/Mousavi addressed the Commission concerning the limited parking request made by the Buildings Industries permit: Gateway Association (BIA) for the City to consider Corporate Center authorizing a "temporary" parking on the street through the auspices of a permit system. It is recommended that the Commission direct staff as necessary. C/Beke inquired what the basis was for prohibiting parking. CE/Mousavi stated that one of the reasons that no parking is allowed on the streets within the Center is because the streets have curvature that restrict April 11, 1991 Page 4 visibility. C/Chavers indicated that the BIA should have looked for office space that would have provided the needed parking facilities. Gateway Corporate Center should find a way to handle this internally. Motion was made by C/Chavers, seconded by C/Beke and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to direct staff to deny the request. RV Parking: CE/Mousavi reported that the issue of restricting City-wide or prohibiting recreational vehicles from parking prohibition on City streets has become a concern for residents of the City. It is recommended that the Commission discuss the matter and direct staff as necessary. Mike Mauravez, of the Sheriffs' Department, addressed the Commission concerning different methods, that have been used in various cities, to j restrict RV parking on the street. C/Beke indicated that a portion of the County traffic ordinance stated that no vehicle could stand for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. He inquired if this ordinance was adopted by the City after incorporation. CE/Mousavi responded that to his understanding, all County ordinances, by reference, were adopted. C/Beke stated that theoretically it is against the law for any vehicle to park on the street during the said time. Mike Mauravez explained that the vehicle code allows enforcement of that particular ordinance without posting. However, the local municipal courts want at least a minimum of entrances, to the City, posted with that prohibition, before it can be operable. VC/Gravdahl indicated that posting street sweeping signs may effectively move the vehicles. Sergeant Rawlings stated that to enforce this, it would necessitate additional law enforcement officers, which in effect takes them away from other more hazardous violations. Frank Dursa, residing at 2533 Harmony Hill Drive, stated that there is no place to rent a lot to park an RV in Diamond Bar. The City should provide land to rent spaces to residents with RV's. April 11, 1991 Page 5 VC/Gravdahl discussed the revenues collected by the various taxes paid by RV owners. He also noted the important role RV's would play during a major crisis, such as an earthquake. Al Rumpilla addressed the Commission with his concerns to prohibiting RV's. He reiterated the points addressed by VC/Gravdahl. Motion was made by C/Chavers, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to direct staff to inform those citizens who complained that they have a nuisance factor that the sheriff can talk to on a case by case bases, but that the City code be left alone and no additional ordinances be created prohibiting RV parking or any other kinds of off street parking. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chavers, Beke, Gravdahl and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. Request to Engineering Administrator Deborah Murray addressed prohibit parking: the Commission with the request made by Mr. Domeno, 1 Neil Armstrong the Principal of Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Elementary School to paint the curbing in front of the school with a color that will prohibit cars from parking. Because of the complications created by painted curbing in this situation, it is recommended that the Commission concur with staff's recommendation of providing signs that specify "NO PARKING BETWEEN 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM" in front of the school. C/Beke stated that staffs' recommendation is appropriate but requested that "Monday - Friday" be added to the recommendation. Sergeant Rawlings suggested that as an alternative to Monday - Fridays, the sign can state "during school days" to avoid including holidays to the restriction. C/Chavers requested that the school distribute a newsletter explaining the difference between no parking and no standing. Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept staffs' ' recommendation with the addition of "during school hours". AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Beke, Chavers, Gravdahl, and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. April 11, 1991 Page 6 Request for Administrative Analyst Tseday Aberra stated that Restricted the City of Diamond Bar received a letter from Mr. ,Parking: Locker, a resident, requesting "NO PARKING" or ;Rancheria Road "RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY" on Rancheria Road. After observation of the area, Rancheria does not appear to be a street that is faced with a problem of excess use of parking spaces. Staff recommended that restricted parking on Rancheria Road is not warranted at this time. C/Chavers discussed possible parking problems in the area with resident Al Rumpilla. Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by C/Chavers and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept staffs' recommendation. Shopping Center C/Gravdahl discussed the ingress/egress issue into Entrance: the shopping center with the Commission. �SE corner of (Diamond Bar Blvd. Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Chavers and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to take no further action. LATE BUSINESS: Congested Corr idorCE/Mousavi stated that the Commission received a Action Plan/Networkcopy of the LACTC's report on the Congested ,options Corridor Action Plan. He requested the Commission review the report and express their comments. He stated that the area that has the majority of the congestion, the 57 corridor coming from Orange County and connecting to the 10/60 corridor, has not been defined as a corridor. C/Beke stated that if the congestion problem was taken care of on corridor 1B (the 10/60 freeway), then there would not be a congestion problem on the 57 heading north. CE/Mousavi stated if the 57 corridor is defined, then the City may be able to receive regional funds to operate the streets we have in the City of Diamond Bar. C/Chavers noted that the major users of the 57 comes from orange County and San Bernardino County. The matter should be brought to Orange County to see what they are proposing. �St. Denis Chair/Ortiz commended the Sheriff's Department on the handling of the traffic at St. Denis. He directed staff to issue a letter of commendation to the Sheriff's Department, and to include the names of the deputies on duty. April 11, 1991 Page 7 INFORMATIONAL The Commission discussed some of the issues stated ITEMS: in the DKS report concerning the Circulation Plan Concept. CE%Mousavi informed the Commission that they will be able to review the DKS report before it is finalized. C/Beke suggested, after reviewing the Vehicle Collision Update report, that high accident locations need to be further investigated. Sergeant Rawlings explained how accidents are recorded and sorted within the system. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting of May 9, 1991. Thomas Ortiz Chairman Attest: Sid Mousavi Secretary/ Traffic and Transportation Commission 7