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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/12/1995CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ortiz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Hearing Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Ortiz. ROLL CALL Chairman Ortiz stated that Vice Chairman Istik would be absent and excused from the meeting. Commissioners: Chairman Ortiz, Chavers, Gravdahl, Esposito Staff: Senior Engineer, David Liu; Consultant Engineer, Michael Myers; Tseday Aberra, Administrative Assistant; Sergeant Rawlings; and Recording Secretary, Carol Dennis I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting of December 8, 1994. Chair/Ortiz indicated that Vice Chairman Istick requested that the approval of the minutes of December 8, 1994 be postponed until the February meeting. The Commission concurred. II. COMMISSION COMMENTS C/Gravdahl reported that Mayor Pro Tem Papen will meet with representatives of the Commuter Computer on Friday, January 13, 1995. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Road, commented that in the Circulation Element a list of residential streets experiencing cut -through traffic have been identified, but not January 12, 1995 Page 2 TAT Commission Fountain. Springs Road. Wilbur Smith, 21630 Fair Wind Lane, asked for the schedule of completion' for the Diamond Bar Boulevard Rehabilitation. Project. He suggested that the Traffic and Transportation Commission should respond to the letter from the mayor of Chino Hills and that the response should indicate it is not feasible to put a road in Carbon Canyon. He also asked for an update on his request to put temporary signs on the SR -57 indicating construction of Diamond Bar Boulevard. SE/Liu responded that the Diamond Bar Boulevard Rehabilitation Project had been delayed due to the inclement weather and the project should be completed by February 15, 1995. With respect to signs on SR -57, SE/Liu stated it would not be appropriate to request the signs at this time. CE/Myers responded the letter from Chino Hills was beir- addressed by the Mayor and he felt a response would _ forthcoming. C/Chavers stated he was concerned that Diamond Bar's Circulation Element might contain verbiage that could be construed as indicating a double standard. He indicated it seems to be okay for Diamond Bar to recommend a road in others' environmentally sensitive area such as Soquel Canyon. He feels Chino Hills has a valid opinion of the intent of the General Plan. C/Gravdahl concurred with C/Chavers that a road should not be built in an environmentally sensitive area. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - None V. OLD BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Traffic Study for the Pathfinder Road/Brea Canyon Road/Diamond Bar Boulevard triangle area. SE/Liu reported that staff received three (3) proposals for the neighborhood traffic study. They were DKS Associates, _- Austin -Foust Associates, Inc., and Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers. January 12, 1995 Page 3 T&T Commission On January 3, 1995, the Council approved staff's recommendation to award DKS Associates a contract to conduct the neighborhood study. The recommendation was based on the DKS Associates' existing knowledge of the City, data already collected, computer software/data capability, and staffing proposed for the project. DKS Associates will work closely with City staff in order to identify and incorporate residents' concerns (i.e. speeding, cut -through traffic) and to explore various mitigation measures to address these concerns. He further commented that any additional data collection effort will be made after the completion of the Diamond Bar Boulevard Rehabilitation Project. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission receive and file the report. Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Road, wanted to know why Evergreen Springs Drive and Brea Canyon Cut-off Road were not on the list for the study. He also asked if there were proposed improvements for Brea Canyon Road, and whether or not the Brea Canyon Cut-off/Corporate Terrace Drive intersections will be signalized. SE/Liu.responded that the neighborhood study is meant to be a comprehensive study and if necessary, DKS and the City will incorporate any critical intersections or streets in the study. The Brea Canyon Cut-off Road/Corporate Terrace Drive intersection is warranted for traffic signal upon full occupancy of the proposed site. The developer will be funding loot of the signal cost. Regarding the proposed improvements on Brea Canyon Road (south of Pathfinder Road), conceptual plans were presented to the Traffic and Transportation Commission last year. Staff will be proposing this as a future Capital Improvement Project. C/Chavers apologized to Craig Clute that the citizens should not have to wait for a traffic study to be done until Diamond Bar Boulevard Rehabilitation Project is completed. He encouraged staff to step up progress on the study. 1 January 12, 1995 Page 4 T&T Commission A motion was made by C/Chavers and seconded by C/Gravdahl to amend staff's recommendation to expedite the study. The motion was carried 4-0 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chavers, Gravdahl, Esposito, Chair/Ortiz NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Istik B. Request for stop signs at residential T -intersections SE/Liu reported that at the request of the Traffic and Transportation Commission staff has completed further site investigations at the intersections of Cold Spring Lane at Barbi Lane, Cold Spring Lane at Ambushers Street, Clear View Crest Drive at Rock River Road, and Gold Run Drive at Running Branch Road. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission approve the installation of W -7A (side road) signs on both approaches of the aforementioned continuing streets and R-1 (stop) signs at the intersecting legs of these residential T -intersections. Red Calkins, 240 Eagle Nest Drive, commented he wants stop signs at the intersecting legs. C/Gravdahl indicated he felt a 3 -way stop might be appropriate on Clear View Crest at Rock River Road. Wilbur Smith stated he would like to see a stop signs at Barbi Lane and Cold Springs Lane. A motion was made by C/Chavers and seconded by Chair/Ortiz to adopt staff's recommendation. The motion was carried 4-0 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chavers, Chair/Ortiz, Gravdahl, Esposito NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Istik VI. NEW BUSINESS - None 1 1 1 January 12, 1995 Page 5 VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS T&T Commission C/Gravdahl asked staff to provide the Commission with a cost breakdown of the 1994 Holiday Shuttle program. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS C/Esposito commented that during the peak hours, eastbound 12 lane on Grand Avenue between Golden Springs Drive and Montefino Avenue is being used as a through lane. She suggested motorists could be deterred from creating a third lane on eastbound Grand Avenue by creating a bike lane. SE/Liu responded that staff is aware of this situation and will resolve this as part of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation Project. In response to C/Gravdahl's inquiry regarding the cost of the Holiday Shuttle, SE/Liu will be providing a copy of the memorandum to the City Manager for his information. Chair/Ortiz commended staff for providing the Commission a complete and up-to-date list of Commissioners indicating the names of the City Council members who appointed them. IB. ITEMS FROM STAFF SE/Liu stated when staff contacted Jones Intercable with respect to parking on Brea Canyon Road, they were assured Jones Intercable would refrain from doing so in the future. CE/Myers stated the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) bus stop proposal of the Pathfinder Park -N -Ride lot will be agendized for the February 9, 1995 Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. OCTA needs to know if its proposal will be subject to further evaluation. CE/Myers suggested the possibility of including this as part of the neighborhood traffic study. C/Gravdahl suggested that informational items and materials be forwarded to the Commission members in advance of the scheduled meetings for the Commissioners' input. By so doing, it may not be necessary to agendize this and other items. Chair/Ortiz asked for this to be an agenda item next meeting. The Commission concurred. January 12, 1995 Page 6 T&T Commission X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Regarding the November 28, 1994 letter from Chino Hills addressed to the Mayor of Diamond Bar and specifically referring to the Draft Circulation Element of the General Plan, C/Chavers recommended a response from the Traffic and Transportation Commission be sent to the Diamond Bar City Council. CE/Myers responded the Chairman of the Planning Commission is drafting a letter of response because he represents the current status of the General Plan. C/Chavers recommended the Commission forward to City Council the statement that "this City will endeavor to treat all three potential bypass corridors with equal respect. Each potential route will be given the same credence, the same sensitivity, and the same understanding and care, whether one route be within our boundaries and the other two outside our boundaries." C/Gravdahl stated he agrees with C/Chavers and requested such action be taken when all five members are present. CE/Myers indicated if the Commission wishes to respond it should be done immediately. Chair/Ortiz suggested the response,could come directly from C/Chavers. C/Chavers requested the minutes reflect his statement and staff forward the statement to the City Council. In addition, he wanted the City to indicate to Chino Hills "that a route in or around Tonner Canyon would not be funded by adjacent developments. In fact, the developable land adjacent to Tonner Canyon which could contribute a significant portion of the cost of constructing a major arterial is entirely irrelevant. The funding of this road will be by those who drive it because there will be no development adjacent to it, at least within the boundaries of Diamond Bar." He stated that Diamond Bar needs to make this very clear to the City of Chino Hills. Responding to C/Gravdahl, C/Chavers indicated this statement _ needs to be forwarded to the appropriate party/parties (i.e. Planning Commission, City Council, etc.) stated he would make the same statement at future public meetings. January 12, 1995 Page 7 TAT CoMiSaion CE/Myers stated he would like to take direction by the consensus of the Commission. A motion was made by C/Chavers and seconded by C/Gravdahl that staff forward to the City Council the Commission's desire to have C/Chaver's statements included in the letter the City Council is preparing in response to the letter from the City of Chino Hills. The motion was carried 3-1 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chavers, Gravdahl, Esposito NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Ortiz ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Istik CE/Myers commented a discussion of the Circulation Element to the General Plan could be an agenda item for a future meeting. %I. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Ortiz declared the meeting to adjourned at 8:42. p.m. Attest: Tom fttiz Chairman 1 Respectfully, avid G.Liu Secretary