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Home My WebLink About5/9/1991CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MAY 9, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Gravdahl called the meeting to order at 6:05 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: Vice Chairman Gravdahl. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Beke, Fritz, and Vice Chairman Gravdahl. Commissioner Chavers and Chairman Ortiz were absent. Also present were City Engineer Sid Mousavi, Engineering Administrator Deborah Murray, Administrative Analyst Tseday Aberra, Deputy Richard Clark, and Contract Secretary Liz Myers. APPROVAL OF THE Commissioner Beke requested the Minutes of April MINUTES: 11, 1991 be amended on page 2, fourth paragraph to read "Al Rumpilla", and "Ms. Rouse", page 2, sixth paragraph, to read "double left hand turn", page 3, ninth paragraph to read as "basis", and page 4, eighth paragraph to read as "Mike Muravez". Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by VC/Gravdahl to approve the Minutes of April 11, 1991, as amended. The motion did not carry. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Beke and Gravdahl. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Fritz. COMMISSION C/Fritz is welcomed into the Commission. COMMENTS: C/Beke requested an update on the project to put sidewalks in at Brea Canyon Road under the 60 freeway. City Engineer Sid Mousavi stated that designs are completed. The project will be underway when CalTrans issues encroachment. DISCUSSION: Kathy Higley, project manager for the development of the circulation element, representative of DKS, Presentation reported that DKS prepared a milestone technical by DKS. memorandum document of the existing conditions within the City of Diamond Bar. She discussed the elements encompassed in the analysis, and illustrated the traffic volumes within the City by use of two graphic maps. The direction of DKS is to examine ways to contain or control the regional movement, and to develop policy and programs that return the streets for use of the residents. The Commission discussed various elements indicated by the graphic maps. May 9, 1991 Page 2 Kathy Higley stated that DKS has begun coordinating with the consultant preparing the Route 57 Corridor Study to ensure that their recommended actions and programs are incorporated into Diamond Bar's General Plan. VC/Gravdahl inquired if the HOV lane on the 57 freeway will come into Diamond Bar. CE/Mousavi stated that a recent discussion with CalTrans indicated that there will be an HOV lane on the 60 freeway from Brea Canyon Road, and continue easterly through the interchange connecting to the San Bernardino County line. The County of San Bernardino may then continue the HOV lane up to Ontario Airport. Kathy Higley stated that their next milestone is to address local streets and local street issues, as well as identifying the protection plans. In response to VC/Gravdahl's inquiry, Ms. Higley stated that there will be three levels of alternative forms in the circulation element: _ immediate cost effective improvements, physical improvements, and long range policy directions. VC/Gravdahl inquired if the circulation element indicates possible alternate streets in the Tres Hermanos section of Diamond Bar. Kathy Higley responded that there has been discussion by the General Plan Advisory Committee of the likely land use of the Tres Hermanos area. The next step will be discussion on what kind of circulation system would be required to support that use. The Commission discussed some traffic concerns regarding the Sunset Crossing issue, as well as the opening of Grand Avenue to Valley Road. Kathy Higley stated that DKS has defined traffic analysis zones within the City. She explained that the land use inventory is being developed based on this zoning system. The zoning system is compatible and aggregate with SCAG requirements. Bicycle Lane: Administrative Analyst Tseday Aberra addressed the Diamond Bar Blvd. Commission regarding the request from Walnut Valley and Golden Brethren In Christ Church to investigate the misuse Springs Road of the bicycle lane, by motorists, on Diamond Bar Boulevard. Staff recommended that the width of the May 9, 1991 Page 3 existing bicycle lane be reduced to 5 feet from the edge of the curb, and be clearly marked "BIKE LANE" at Palomino, midway and Golden Springs Drive. Deputy Clark, questioning the validity of the accident report, inquired if there was any indication in the reports that specify the location of the accidents from the intersection. CE/Mousavi explained that the reports do not specify how many accidents are related to the bike lane itself. C/Beke stated he would not support the reduction of the bike to five feet unless 3 southbound lanes are created. He submitted his proposal, for staff's consideration, on a way to achieve this. Motion was made by C/Fritz, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to continue the matter to the next meeting pending staff's investigation on the feasibility of the proposal submitted by C/Beke. Stop Control: AA/Aberra addressed the Commission regarding the Hawkwood Road request to install a stop sign on Hawkwood Road at and Running Running Branch. Staff recommended that a 3 -way Branch stop control at the intersection of Running Branch and Hawkwood is warranted because it is a blind intersection. C/Beke stated that the present stop control was to take care of the visibility problem. He recommended improving the visibility of the existing stop sign by trimming the Eucalyptus tree, and putting in a limit line, and stop pavement marking at Hawkwood. Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Beke and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to direct staff to follow the recommendations made by C/Beke and then observe the area for the next few months to see if the situation has been cleared. LATE BUSINESS: VC/Gravdahl inquired if the Ballena/Palomino intersection can be observed again. CE/Mousavi stated that it is recommended to observe the area six months after the first study. VC/Gravdahl pointed out that the area should be studied during it's peak chaotic hours of 6:00 a.m. and evening time. He directed staff to observe the area once again. May 9, 1991 Page 4 INFORMATIONAL CE/Mousavi informed the Commission that, upon ITEMS: request, specific collision reports can be obtained through the Sheriff's Department and incorporated Types of into the next agenda package. Collision Reports C/Beke stated he is specifically looking for locations that have a high concentration of accidents. CE/Mousavi requested the Sheriff Department to run the accident report for a specific segment of a street, or intersection to allow the Commission to compare the different programs available. Deputy Clark consented. LACCMA: "Up to This item is presented to the Commission for their Speed" information. Letters of This item is presented to the Commission for their Response information. STAFF COMMENT: CE/Mousavi inquired if the Commission would prefer to meet Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., as was requested by Chair/Ortiz. VC/Gravdahl stated that the Commission needs accessibility to allow the public the opportunity to attend meetings. He does not feel that afternoons would allow this. C/Beke indicated that he would prefer the meetings be held later in the evening. Upon the Commission's consensus, VC/Gravdahl directed staff to place the item on the next agenda to indicate changing the meeting to Thursday 6:30 p.m ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. to the next regular meeting of June 13, 1991. Respectively, Sid Mousavi Secretary/ Traffic and Transportation Commission Attest: Mr. Gravdahl Vice Chairman