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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/19931 1 1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 1993 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Chavers called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman ALLEGIANCE: Chavers. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Ury, Vice Chairman Gravdahl, and Chairman Chavers. Commissioner Cheng was absent (excused). Also present were Senior Engineer David Liu, Administrative Analyst Tseday Aberra, Sergeant Rawlings, and Contract Recording Secretary Liz Myers. MINUTES: Oct. 14, 1993 Motion was made by C/Ury and seconded by VC/Gravdahl to approve the Minutes of October 14, 1993, as presented. COMMISSION VC/Gravdahl requested staff to investigate the intersections of COMMENTS: Rock River Rd./Clear View Crest Dr. and Eagle Nest Drive. Both intersections could qualify for a stop sign because visibility is poor. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were none. CONSENT CALENDAR - Four -Way Stop Control Chair/Chavers, noting a recent bad accident at the intersection Warrant Analysis at of Mountain Laurel Way and Maple Hili Road, inquired if Mountain Laurel Wy. additional speed enforcement would help reduce the possibility and Maple Hill Road. of collisions in the area. Sgt. Rawlings stated that, to his knowledge, the problem of collisions in the area is not severe. Additional enforcement has already been provided in the area. However, motor officers have expressed a concern for enforcement on Mountain Laurel Wy. because using radar on streets more than 40 feet wide that have not been surveyed would constitute a speed trap. Moved by C/Ury and seconded by VC/Gravdahl to approve the Consent Calendar item. The Motion carried by the following ROLL CALL vote: November 18, 1993 Page 2 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, VC/Gravdahl, and Chair/Chavers NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Cheng. OLD BUSINESS: Evaluation of SE/Liu reported that the City has received comments regarding " 2 -Hour Parking" the ineffectiveness of the "2 -Hour Parking, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 restriction p.m., Monday -Friday" signs, located on the east side of Fallow at Fallowfield Dr. Field Drive between Brea Canyon Cut-off Road and Pasco Court. It appears that the First Mortgage Corporation employees do not abide by the established restriction. The intent of these signs was to allow for visitor parking, and to keep carpoolers out of the residential area. However, upon observing the area, it is staff's belief that the use of street space for parking purposes has reached a balanced point between the residents and the First Mortgage Corporation. It is recommended that the Traffic and Transportation Commission make no changes to the existing "2 -Hour Parking, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday -Friday" signs on Fallow Field Drive at this time. Ms. Kathy Bandak, residing on Fallow Field Drive, submitted pictures demonstrating the amount of cars parked in her neighborhood. She stated that, if needed, signatures petitioning for a "No Parking, 8:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, Except on Holidays" sign will be obtained and submitted to the City. To be effective, the "No Parking" restriction would have to be enforced for the entire neighborhood. She pointed out that, at this time, it is impossible for police officers to enforce the 2 -hour parking because First Mortgage Corporation employees are merely moving their cars a few inches every two hours to get around the system. Chair/Chavers suggested "No Parking from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m." signs as a more enforceable type of restriction. If the restriction is placed in the middle of the day, residents can still have a car parked in front of their house overnight, in the morning, and in the late afternoon, yet effectively keeping employees of First Mortgage Corporation from parking in the residential neighborhood. November 18, 1993 Page 3 Sgt. Rawlings indicated that such a restriction would be more enforceable because there would be no doubt that cars are parked illegally during that time frame. Chair/Chavers suggested that the neighborhood discuss the issue to reach a consensus on the hours to be restricted. He then inquired how the area directly in front of First Mortgage corporation on either side of Fallow Field Drive should be handled. SE/Liu reported that First Mortgage Corporation specifically requested, back in December of 1992, that the west side of Fallow Field Drive , between Brea Canyon Cut-off Road and Pasco Court, be utilized as a visitor parking area. In addition, the surveys sent in 1992, to the approximate 50 residents in the area indicated that they would like the "2 -Hour Parking" sign to remain. Chair/Chavers pointed out that though the residents wanted the sign to remain, their actual preference was a "No Parking" restriction. However, it is fairly obvious from the evidence that cars are being parked all day long, and it is doubtful that the area is being used for visitor parking. SE/Liu suggested that a meeting be scheduled with First Mortgage Corporation , a representative from the Sheriff Walnut Station, and staff asking First Mortgage Corporation formally to cooperate with the City regarding the parking situation. Chair/Chavers stated that since the "2 -Hour Parking" restriction is unenforceable, First Mortgage Corporation will continue to use that piece of the street for long term parking, unless there is a "No Parking" restriction, Chair/Chavers suggested that a member of the Traffic and Transportation Commission, and staff meet with the leaders of the neighborhood to determine alternate proposal(s) that would be feasible. The leaders could then survey the neighborhood on which proposal is preferred. C/Ury and \/C/Gravdahl volunteered to be present at such a meeting, with a couple of the residents and staff. Moved by Chair/Chavers and seconded by C/Ury to adopt staff's recommendation, and to direct staff to set up a meeting with members of the community, two Commission members, and staff, to discuss alternatives to describe some no parking November 18, 1993 Page 4 and parking restrictions in the area of Fallow Field Drive. The Motion carried by the following ROLL CALL vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, VC/Gravdahl, and the intersection of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Pathfinder Road Chair/Chavers NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Cheng. C/Ury suggested that staff also invite representatives from the First Mortgage Corporation to attend the meeting. Chair/Chavers stated that it would seem more appropriate to reach a consensus with the neighborhood first before addressing First Mortgage Corporation. VC/Gravdahl concurred. C/Ury expressed his concern that another couple of accidents would have to occur before warranting the left -turn phasing. The intersection should be closely monitored. Chair/Chavers noted that CalTrans Traffic Manual does not deal with protective -permissive phasing, but only with exclusive left -turn phasing. He also noted that the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, used for the national SE/Liu reported that, pursuant to the Commission's request, NEW BUSINESS: the intersection of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Pathfinder Road was studied with respect to the need for traffic signal left -turn Traffic Signal phasing on northbound Diamond Bar Boulevard at Pathfinder left -turn Road in order to reduce left -turn vehicle queues. The phasing at applicable CalTrans warrants for the addition of the left turn DB Blvd. at phasing at this intersection were utilized. Of the three Pathfinder Rd. warrants (accidents, delays, and volume), the frequency of left - turn accidents is the cause for concern. Four accidents have occurred in the most recent 12 -month period, indicating that there may be a problem developing that will be exacerbated by future increases in traffic volume on Diamond Bar Boulevard. It is recommended that the Traffic and Transportation Commission not install the left -turn phasing at this time. It is further recommended that the accident statistics be monitored at three to six month intervals to determine if the frequency reaches five per year and thereby warrant the installation of left -turn phasing. SE/Liu then stated that the estimated cost, at this time, for the left -turn phasing, when it does become warranted, is estimated at $30,000, and would have to be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Program. C/Ury expressed his concern that another couple of accidents would have to occur before warranting the left -turn phasing. The intersection should be closely monitored. Chair/Chavers noted that CalTrans Traffic Manual does not deal with protective -permissive phasing, but only with exclusive left -turn phasing. He also noted that the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, used for the national November 18, 1993 Page 5 standards, does not have left -turn warrants, leaving the decision entirely up to the judgement of the engineer. He suggested that a leading northbound left arrow be utilized, similar to what is used at northbound Golden Springs Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard, that is a protective -permissive sequence. C/Ury concurred with Chair Chavers to start immediately with a protective arrow, and then go to a protective -permissive phasing. Moved by Chair/Chavers and seconded by VC/Gravdahl to accept staff's recommendation to not install the left -turn phasing at this time, but to amend the recommendation to direct staff to pursue installation of protective -permissive left - turn phasing for northbound Diamond Bar Blvd. at Pathfinder Road. The Motion carried by the following ROLL CALL vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Ury, VC/Gravdahl, and Chair/Chavers NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Cheng. ITEMS FROM Chair/Chavers requested staff to investigate why raised COMMISSIONERS: medians have been installed between the two ramp terminals on the Pathfinder Bridge. The County had indicated that it would be painted a double yellow because it was uncertain what the left turn demand would be. C/Ury noted that there are many cars parked in the red painted area by the Honda dealership on the west side of the freeway. Sgt. Rawlings explained that the area is under the City of Industry's jurisdiction and they are aware of the illegal parking. C/Ury commented on the lack of attendance regarding the consent calander item on Mountain Laurel Way. VC/Gravdahl noted that the three-way and four-way stop signs at the intersections in the area of Armitos Place and Leyland Drive are almost being ignored by motorists. Many of the motorists are traveling at excessive speed. Sgt. Rawlings stated that people often do not stop at stop signs that are placed in areas that appear to be unwarranted. Excessive speed is a problem on streets that are designed long November 18, 1993 Page 6 and service feeder streets, such as Leyland Drive and Longview Drive. Additional enforcement in those areas do slow motorists down, but speeding reoccurs when officers leave the area. ITEMS FROM SE/Liu reported the following items: the Ribbon Cutting STAFF: Ceremony for the Pathfinder Bridge is scheduled for December 2, 1993 at 10:30 a.m.; Mr. Frank Usher is the new Assistant City Manager; the Term of Office for the Traffic and Transportation Commissioners will expire on February 28, 1994; and Mayor Pro Tem Papen has appointed Mrs. Lou Esposito to fill the vacancy on the Traffic and Transportation Commission. AA/Aberra stated that staff has recommended that the meeting, be adjourned to December 16, 1993 because this years Christmas Party/Open House is schedule the same date as the regularly scheduled meeting of December 9, 1993. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Chair/Chavers, seconded by VC/Gravdahl and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to December 16, 1993 at 6:30 p.m.. Respectively, avid G. Liu Secretary Attest: /. Tod C avers Chairman