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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/9/1994CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JUNE 9, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ortiz called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Hearing Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chairman Istik. ROLL CALL Chair/Ortiz stated that C/Chavers would be absent and excused from tonight's meeting and VC/Istik would be excused early to attend the GPAC Meeting. Commissioners: Esposito, Gravdahl, Vice Chairman Istik, and Chairman Ortiz. Staff: Senior Engineer, David Liu; Administrative Assistant, Tseday Aberra; Sergeant Rawlings, and Engineering Secretary, Linda Smith. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meetings of April 14, 1994 and May 12, 1994 C/Esposito and C/Gravdahl would abstain on vote for May 12, 1994. Moved by VC/Istik, seconded by Chair/Ortiz and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of April 14, 1994, and May 12, 1994, as presented. II. COMMISSION COMMENTS - Norte III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None W. CONSENT CALENDAR - None V. OLD BUSINESS - None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Policy on Protective -Permissive Left -Turn Signal Phasing. SE/Liu reported that at the May 12, 1994 Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting C/Chavers requested that staff investigate the feasibility of establishing a policy or criteria for the use of a protective -permissive left -turn signal phasing. June 9, 1994 Page 2 Three basic categories of left -turn phasing alternatives were presented including the explanations of Unprotected Left -Turn Phasing, Protected -Only Left -Turn Phasing, and Protective/ Permissive Left -Turn Phasing. He further explained that the basic precept of the protective -permissive technique is that the protected green arrow is displayed only when needed in a traffic demand condition, and that this technique is an efficiency concept as opposed to an accident reduction concept since it cannot provide the same degree of safety as an exclusive protected left -turn signal phase. SE/Liu commented that the City's Consulting Traffic Engineer, Warren Siecke, reported that various cities throughout the country are currently experimenting with protective -permissive left -turn signal phasing. The Orange County Traffic Engineering Council and the Institute of Transportation Engineers are forming committees that will receive input and review the findings from throughout the country regarding the usage of protective -permissive left -turn signal phasing. Staff recommends that the findings from these committees be obtained and reviewed. It is therefore staff's recommendation that the Traffic and Transportation Commission postpone the development/ establishment of a policy or criteria for protective -permissive left -turn signal phasing until staff obtains additional information regarding the subject matter. C/Gravdahl moved, seconded by C/Esposito, to accept staff's recommendation to postpone the discussion of protective - permissive left -turn signal phasing, The Motion was passed unanimously with the following ROLL CALL vote: AYES: Esposito, Gravdahl, VC/Istik, Chair/Ortiz NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Chavers B. Change of Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting Time. VC/Istik moved, seconded by Chair/Ortiz, to change the meeting time of Traffic and Transportation Commission from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. _C/Gravdahl asked to clarify if all other City Commissions start their meetings at 7:00 p.m. SE/Liu affirmed that 7:00 p.m. was the meeting time for the other Commissions. He noted that the City Council meeting time is on the June 14, 1994, City Council Agenda for discussion_ June 9, 1994 Page 3 C/Gravdahl commented that starting the meeting at an earlier time will allow the Commission to discuss the approval of minutes, receive Commission and public comments prior to discussion of other agenda items at 7:OO p.m.. C/Esposito commented that 6:30 p.m. was her preference. VC/Istik withdrew his motion after receiving concurrence with Chair/Ortiz. The item will be carried over to the July 14, Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. C. Truck Parking along the east side of Brea Canyon Road north of Lycoming.Street. Chair/Ortiz moved, seconded by C/Esposito, to carry this item to the July 14, Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. C/Gravdahl asked if staff has checked with the businesses to ascertain the impact of such a resolution. He also asked if staff has explored the option of no parking at night. SIE Liu responded that no contact has been made at this time. He concurred that more investigation is necessary and recommended to carry the item to the July 14, Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. Staff will look into limiting truck parking to the commercial zone area and explore other options. _C/Esposito asked for clarification about the section of road being designated as a truck route. Sgt. Rawlings recollected that the Condominiums were built first. The designation of a truck route came with the incorporation of the City of Diamond Bar, and the AM/PM has been there for about three years. VC/Istik commented that the City designated Brea Canyon Road as a truck route to allow access to the City of Industry from the freeway. C/Gravdahl commented that parking and eating facilities may be required along a truck route. The Motion was passed unanimously with the following ROLL CALL vote: AYES: Esposito, Gravdahl, VC/Istik, Chair/Ortiz NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Chavers VC/Istik was excused to attend the GPAC Meeting. June 9, 1994 Page 4 VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS I SE Liu reported that the matter which is related to parking along Diamond Bar Boulevard between Acacia Hill Road and Morning Canyon Road is scheduled tentatively for the June 21, 1994, City Council Meeting. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS Chair/Ortiz commented that he had been contacted by Dr. Rogues regarding two matters. He would get the exact information of the concerns and forward it to staff. IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF A. Future Agenda Items X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Traffic Count Information at Various Locations in the City of Diamond Bar SE/Liu reported that the handout was part of the data collection effort for the City-wide speed zone survey currently underway. The survey is a requirement and was last done in 1989. The updated study should be completed next month and will be brought to the Commission at the August Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. Chair/Ortiz asked if peak counts were made. SE/Liu responded that for the study purposes a.m. and p.m. counts are not necessary. He believed, however, that this information would be forthcoming with the reports. C/Gravdahl asked if a speed study was being done at the same time, and Chair/Ortiz asked if staff anticipated a change in speed on Diamond Bar Boulevard. SE/Liu responded that the speed study is underway and that there is probably no change in the speed limit on Diamond Bar Boulevard. Chair/Ortiz asked Sgt. Rawlings if he thought there was a need to change any speed zones. Also, he inquired about the report on citations at Lorbeer Junior High School. Sgt. Rawlings responded that he would need to see the data. He commented that eleven citations had been issued for parking in the red zone in front of the school since he had been keeping the hand tally. one moving violation was issued in relation to this issue. June 9, 1994 Page 5 B. Parking Request for Diamond Bar Girls Softball League SE/Liu reported that the Diamond Bar Girls Softball League has requested staff to provide on-street parking for their tournament as stated in the memo forwarded to the Commission this evening. The tournament will be held between Friday, June 24 and Sunday, June 26, at Peterson, Summit Ridge and Sycamore Canyon Parks. The City Manager has authorized the on-street parking. XI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by C/Gravdahl, seconded by C/Esposito and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Respectively, Vivid G. Liu Secretary Attest: L�� om Ortiz Chairman