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Home My WebLink About6/13/1991PUBLIC COMMENTS: Randy Clue, 21541 Birch Hill Drive, requested that the Commission consider installing a permit system that will allow residents of his community to park in front of their homes, which currently prohibits parking during school hours. He also requested that street sweeping signs be posted to assure adequate cleaning. C/Beke suggested that the street sweepers be requested to come before school hours. C/Chavers directed staff to review the types of area parking programs that are available. The item is to be placed on the next agenda for discussion. CE/Mousavi informed the Commission that implementation of a parking program would require a public hearing. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JUNE 13, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ortiz called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 ALLEGIANCE: by Chairman Ortiz. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Beke, Commissioner Chavers, Vice Chairman Gravdahl, and Chairman Ortiz. Commissioner Fritz was absent. Also present were City Engineer Sid Mousavi, Engineering Administrator Deborah Murray,. Administrative Analyst Tseday Aberra, Sergeant Rawlings, and Contract Secretary Liz Myers. APPROVAL OF C/Chavers requested the Minutes of May 9, 1991 be MINUTES: tabled to the next meeting. April 11, 1991 Motion was made by C/Chavers, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the May 9, 1991 Minutes of April 11, 1991. Commission VC/Gravdahl suggested sending out notices to Comments: candidates of the November election outlining areas prohibiting campaign signs. Chair/Ortiz noted that recently there was an injury accident at Silver Hawk and Diamond Bar Blvd. The area will continue to be monitored in conjunction to Kiowa Crest and Diamond Bar Blvd. He also indicated that there is a need to set a policy prioritizing stop control requests. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Randy Clue, 21541 Birch Hill Drive, requested that the Commission consider installing a permit system that will allow residents of his community to park in front of their homes, which currently prohibits parking during school hours. He also requested that street sweeping signs be posted to assure adequate cleaning. C/Beke suggested that the street sweepers be requested to come before school hours. C/Chavers directed staff to review the types of area parking programs that are available. The item is to be placed on the next agenda for discussion. CE/Mousavi informed the Commission that implementation of a parking program would require a public hearing. June 13, 1991 NEW BUSINESS: ]Page 2 Request for CE/Mousavi addressed the Commission regarding the Traffic Signal: request by Mr. Clair Harmony, Vice Chairman of the Golden Springs Planning Commission, to install a traffic signal at Carpio Drive at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Carpio Drive, as well as a stop sign on Silver Spray at Carpio Drive. DRS and Associates, the City's Traffic Engineering Consultants, recommended the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Carpio Drive, and a stop sign on Silver Spray at Carpio Drive. It is also emphasized that the stop line should be placed where sufficient visibility to the right could be achieved for a safe crossing. Staff recommended that the Commission concur with DKS and Associate's recommendation. C/Chavers questioned the process which determines the sequence in which traffic control requests are presented to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. He would prefer not to pursue the request for this particular traffic control until there has been further discussion on the analysis of this process. VC/Gravdahl concurred that there needs to be a procedure determining how requests are prioritized. C/Chavers recommended the formation of a sub- committee, consisting of 2 members from the Commission, to work with the City Engineer, to develop a policy, as well as develop a dialogue between the Traffic and Transportation Commission and the Planning Commission. Clair Harmony, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission, concurred with the need to develop a dialogue between the two Commissions. He suggested that the Traffic and Transportation Commission should give their input on projects coming before the Planning Commission. In regards to the traffic control request, he emphasized the traffic problems in the area. C/Beke cautioned that warranted traffic controls must be installed immediately to safeguard the City from incurring liability. Motion was made by C/Chavers, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to concur that a signal at Golden Springs Drive and Carpio Drive is a warranted signal; a stop sign at Silver Spray and Carpio Drive be installed; the hidden stop June 13, 1991 Page 3 sign at Carpio Drive and Armedos be moved, and shrubs cleared to assure adequate visibility; to recommend that no design or construction effort begin on the signal until the establishment of a priority structure; and that the Commission designate a sub -committee to work with staff in developing a policy and a procedure for studying signal requests, and fitting them into a priority structure. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Beke, Chavers, Gravdahl, and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. C/Chavers and VC/Gravdahl volunteered to serve on the sub -committee. Change of The Commission discussed possible dates and times Commission Meeting to hold the Commission meetings. Time Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Beke and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to hold the meeting the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Diamond Bar Library. CE/Mousavi requested permission to schedule a meeting at 6:00 p.m. if there is an item that staff recognizes will require more time. The Commission concurred. Parking Spaces: AA/Aberra addressed the Commission regarding the DBHS request from a resident to remove 2 -hour parking limit signs and provide additional parking spaces on Brea Canyon Road to students attending Diamond Bar High School (DBHS). Staff recommended that the Commission deny the request to provide additional parking spaces for DBHS. Suzanne Rhino, residing at 1148 Seneca Place, emphasized the importance of providing more parking spaces for students of DBHS. She inquired why there is restrictive parking on Brea Canyon Road. Sgt. Rawlings suggested that car pooling would be a more appropriate way to address the parking problem. He explained that parking on Brea Canyon is restricted because there is a potential for traffic accidents in the area. C/Chavers suggested a study session, with a representative of the School District, to discuss the situation. June 13, 1991 Page 4 VC/Gravdahl directed staff to draft a letter to the School District inviting them to attend a joint workshop regarding the parking situation, and to schedule it for the next Commission meeting. Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to accept staff's recommendation to deny the parking request at this time, and suggest that contact be made with the School Board communicating the concerns of the Traffic and Transportation Commission, and request that their representative attend the next meeting. Mrs. Rhino is to be notified of the School District's response. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Beke, Chavers, Gravdahl, and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. Request for Stop CE/Mousavi addressed the Commission regarding Control: Racquet several requests from the community within Racquet Club at Golden Club Drive for a stop control on Racquet Club Springs Road Drive and Golden Springs Road. He indicated that a traffic signal can only be considered for private development when the property owner of that development contributes towards the cost of the signal. Based on information indicated in the report, it is recommended that the Commission deny the request for a stop control. Ruth Schleikert, residing at 22889 Hilton Head Drive, unit 271, emphasized that the traffic is so heavy on Golden Springs that residents are unable to turn left. She indicated she is willing to suggest a discussion, with the Homeowners Association, for paying the cost of a stop control. Alice Leona Mills, Vice President of the Homeowners Association, stated that she has witnessed many near misses. She emphasized the danger of the traffic situation. C/Beke requested more accident data, as well as the peak a.m./p.m. driveway counts. C/Chavers suggested that staff look into the possibility of establishing a median, which can be treated as a refuge. He also requested the a.m./p.m. driveway count. Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by C/Chavers and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to table the issue to the next meeting, to include more accident data, and a June 13, 1991 Page 5 hand count of the a.m./p.m. peak hours at the driveway. OLD BUSINESS: Modification EA/Murray addressed the Commission regarding a of Bicycle Lane: request from Walnut Valley Brethren In Christ diamond Bar Blvd. Church to investigate the misuse of the bicycle & Golden Springs lane on Diamond Bar Blvd. by motorists. It is recommended that southbound Diamond Bar Blvd. be striped in order to accommodate a 5 foot wide bike lane and additional right turn only lane from approximately Palomino Drive/Gentle Springs Lane to Golden Springs Drive in accordance with Exhibit "A" and a precise design by an engineer approved by the City Engineer. C/Chavers noted that the problem is not limited to Palomino Drive, and suggested extending the plan as far back as Caltrans will permit. C/Beke concurred that something may be needed under the freeway heading north. However, the third lane is especially needed in the commercial area indicated. The purpose is to eliminate what is currently a violation of the bike lane. C/Chavers stated that currently the plan creates a massive weaving issue. He is concerned about how the movement of the third lane is controlled at the previous intersection. CE/Mousavi suggested considering forcing the through traffic into the second lane, prior to Palomino Drive, creating a wide island for shoppers and those turning right. Motion was made by C/Beke, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and CARRIED to accept staff's recommendation, with the concept reviewed to extend the bicycle lane one block further south, and investigating the need to channelize traffic beginning with the freeway ramp and Palomino Drive/Gentle Springs Lane. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Beke, Gravdahl, and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Chavers. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. Traffic Movement: CE/Mousavi addressed the Commission regarding the Palomino Drive request for additional stop control on Palomino Drive. It is recommended that the Commission concur with staff's recommendation to bring back this matter after DKS completes and analyzes it's data in July. June 13, 1991 Page 6 Sgt. Rawlings informed the Commission that there have been 80 citations given, since April 30, 1991, to motorists going at least 13 m.p.h. over the speed.limit. Motion was made by VC/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Chavers and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to table the matter until the information is made available. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Beke, Chavers, Gravdahl, and Chair/Ortiz. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ;ITEMS FROM Chair/Ortiz entertained a motion for the 'THE COMMISSION: nomination of a chairperson. VC/Gravdahl suggested postponing the nomination to a date when all the Commissioners will be present. Upon the agreement of the Commission, the reorganization of the Commission is scheduled for the August meeting. CE/Mousavi, in response to C/Chavers inquiry, stated that there will be a final report on the State Route 57 Transit. Study the first week in July. 'INFORMATIONAL CE/Mousavi stated that any Commission comments to ITEMS: the Circulation Element Study (CES) would be appreciated. CE/Mousavi stated that the issues of the Project Study Report (PSR) will be discussed at the next meeting. C/Chavers commented that DKS has done a good job with the CES in identifying implementable strategies. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. to the next regular meeting of July 11, 1991. Respectively, Sid Mousavi Secretary/ Traffic and Transportation Commission Attest- ToOrtiz Chairman