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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/11/1996CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Leonard called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 Commissioner Ortiz. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Vice Chair Leonard, Commissioners Ortiz, Gravdahl, and Virginkar Staff: Deputy Director of Public Works, David Liu; Administrative Assistant, Tseday Aberra; Sergeant Rawlings; and Recording Secretary, Carol Dennis Absent: Chair Istik I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Meeting of November 9, 1995. C/Gravdahl made a motion, seconded by C/Virginkar to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1995. C/Ortiz requested an update on his motion to place Craig Clute's concerns about the Calvary Chapel traffic and the Pathfinder Bridge striping on the agenda. DDPW/Liu responded that the Calvary Chapel issue was discussed at the November, 1995 meeting. Pathfinder Bridge striping is an information item on tonight's agenda. With respect to the cart racks in front of K -Mart, the City is awaiting a response from the Fire Department. The City is continuing to work with the Walnut Valley Unified School District and the Pomona Unified School District to improve student drop-off and pick-up locations at various schools in the City. Sgt. Rawlings responded to C/Ortiz that the traffic situation at Calvary Chapel exceeds the authority of the Sheriff's Department. He indicated temporary engineering changes in the January 11, 1996 Page 2 T&T COMMISSION traffic flow at peak hours may be necessary. Responding to C/Ortiz, DDPW/Liu indicated further dialogue is necessary between the City and the Sheriff's Department regarding traffic flow for Calvary Chapel at peak hours. C/Ortiz requested staff to present an update to the Traffic and Transportation Commission at the next meeting. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Ortiz that the access road for Diamond Ranch High School is on the February 8, 1996 Traffic and Transportation agenda. Furthermore, the City Manager will be meeting with Patrick Leier, Pomona Unified School District Superintendent, next week to discuss various items pertaining to the new high school. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Ortiz that the speed bump/ hump policy item is tentatively scheduled for the March 14, 1996 Commission meeting. The motion was carried 4-0 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: C/Gravdahl, Virginkar, Ortiz, VC/Leonard NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Chair/Istik. II. COMMISSION COMMENTS: C/Gravdahl stated he will retire effective February 28, 1996. He indicated he has served on the Traffic and Transportation Commission since its formation in 1989. He thanked the Commissioners, staff and Sgt. Rawlings for their support. C/Gravdahl requested the Commission first discuss item A under New Business. The Commission concurred. C/Ortiz stated he was contacted by Chuck Payne, a Diamond Bar citizen, who requested a pavement marking which reads "Do Not Block Intersection" on Diamond Bar Boulevard at Palomino Drive. DDPW/Liu responded that the traffic signal design is in process for the intersections of Palomino Drive at Diamond Bar January 11, 1996 Page 3 T&T COMMISSION Boulevard and Goldrush Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard. It will not be proper to implement pavement marking at this time. proceed past his house on Golden Springs Drive. However, there are approximately 200 to 300 automobiles dropping students at the school. Since the installation of the signs, he indicated the parents are DDPW/Liu responded to C/Ortiz that there is approximately $15,000 left of the $38,000 allocated for Traffic Consultant Services in Fiscal Year 1995-1996. He informed the commission that the 1996-1997 fiscal year budget has not been prepared. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to remove parking prohibition on the north side of southbound Golden Springs Drive at Ballena Drive. DDPW/Liu read the staff report into the record. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission deny the request to remove the parking prohibition on the north side of southbound Golden Springs Drive at Ballena Drive. Al Rumpilla, 23958 Golden Springs Drive, stated he submitted a letter to the city requesting the removal of the "No Stopping Anytime" signs on Golden Springs Drive at Ballena Drive. He further stated there have been no problems with the parents dropping off their children in front of the school. Prior to the installation of the signs, approximately 60 cars per day used the location for student drop-off and pick-up. Since the installation of the signs, the number of cars per day has decreased to approximately 30. Prior to installation of the traffic signal at Ballena Drive and Golden Springs Drive, there were approximately 35 accidents per year. Since installation of the signal in 1988, there has been one minor incident involving two vehicles and one incident involving a vehicle colliding with a student in the crosswalk. He indicated he is not opposed to the city's proposal to install bike lanes on Golden Springs Drive. However, he stated he sees only a couple of students riding their bicycles on Golden Springs Drive during the week. He estimated that only about 10 bicycles per year that proceed past his house on Golden Springs Drive. However, there are approximately 200 to 300 automobiles dropping students at the school. Since the installation of the signs, he indicated the parents are January 11, 1996 page 4 T&T COMMISSION now parking their cars in his cul-de-sac and walking their children across Golden Springs Drive which he feels is dangerous. He requested the city remove the signs and allow the prior practice of parents parking in front of the school to continue. He further proposed that, to satisfy the grant money for the bicycle lanes and to satisfy the parents, the curb should be painted green to provide a 20 minute time limit for parking. He suggested that the bicycle lanes could be interrupted at the intersection with parking from the northeast corner in front of the school westbound to the end of the school fence line and reinstated beyond the parking area. In his opinion, the city is seeking grant money at the expense of safety for the students. Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Drive, questioned enforcement and suggested the city might need another enforcement officer. He asked if the green zone is an option and if it would be enforced. He stated there is a need to proceed with discussions between the school districts and the city regarding traffic flow at various school sites. C/Gravdahl stated he voted against installation of the "No Stopping Anytime" signs at the school. He indicated El Encino Drive has approximately 40 parking spaces available in the vicinity of the school. He suggested center striping and vehicle parking lanes. He further suggested the school install a gate closer to Golden Springs Drive. E1 Encino Drive has four ingress and egress locations with no homes fronting the street and the easterly side. In his opinion, the street should be available to parents for student drop- off and pick-up with the prohibition on Golden Springs Drive. He continued that "No Stopping Anytime" signs should be placed on the street to preserve the temporary drop areas. C/Ortiz stated that on November 16, 1995, he received Al Rumpilla's memorandum. On Monday, November 20, he conducted a survey at the school from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. He further stated he identified himself to the school personnel. The staff parking consists of 29 marked stalls plus two handicapped stalls. He indicated his concern that school personnel are directing traffic which leaves the school district open to liability. He 1 F1 January 11, 1996 Page 5 T&T COMMISSION stated that during the survey he did not see one bicycle on Golden Springs Drive. He counted twenty-two traffic violations on Golden Springs Drive involving student drop-off, unlawful U-turns on Golden Springs Drive, speeding vehicles and double-parked vehicles. He pointed out that school buses legally dropped students. However, the buses were left unattended for up to one-half hour at the red curb. Upon identifying himself, C/Ortiz stated he was told by the bus drivers that they use the school facilities, prepare their reports, and have coffee. He stated he supports allowing student drop-off on Golden Springs Drive. He asked if the curb could be reduced by approximately six feet in front of the school and a circular drive installed to allow for temporary vehicular parking. In his opinion, Golden Springs Drive is currently wide enough to allow limited loading and unloading vehicle parking. C/Ortiz stated Chief Heilman, Pomona Police Department, agreed to promote safety for all Pomona Unified School District students. He requested the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to cooperate with the Pomona Police Department in promoting a safety and information program. Sgt. Rawlings responded to C/Gravdahl that the ice- cream truck vendors are allowed to be anywhere on the City streets. However, they may not remain standing at a location unless they are conducting business. DDPW/Liu responded to VC/Leonard that regardless of the bicycle lane project, stopping or parking at the school location on Golden Springs Drive constitutes a traffic hazard and impedes the flow of traffic. Golden Springs Drive is a major arterial and the prima facia speed on Golden Springs Drive exceeds 50 MPH. C/Virginkar expressed concern regarding traffic stopping on Golden Springs Drive at the school site. He indicated he prefers that the pick-up and drop-off of students be conducted on Ballena Drive or E1 Encino Drive. In his opinion, the safety concerns should be investigated for all schools within the city and any decision relating to change in policy should be postponed until the study is complete. January 11, 1996 Page 6 T&T COMMISSION C/Gravdahl suggested the following steps: Obtain a legal opinion from the City Attorney regarding elimination of the "No Parking Anytime" signs, and obtain a waiver from the agency providing grant money for the bicycle lane project. He stated the school zone has a 25 MPH speed limit. He further stated he does not regard the area from Ballena Drive westerly to toward Diamond Bar Boulevard where the parents drop off their children as a hazardous area. He suggested exploring E1 Encino Drive as an alternative street for student drop off. C/Gravdahl made a -motion, seconded by C/Ortiz to have staff contact the City Attorney regarding the removal of the "No Parking Anytime", to contact the grant agency regarding a waiver of the bicycle lane program, provide striping on El Encino Drive for student drop off and pick up, and to promote the use of El Encino Drive through a parent educational program. C/Ortiz requested to know the cost of reconstructing the sidewalk area in front of the school to provide a turnout area for student drop off and pick up. He stated that the 20 minute loading and unloading designation is white, not green. DDPW/Liu responded that the minimum sidewalk width allowed is 5 feet. To eliminate the 5 foot wide sidewalk and the 5 foot wide parkway and convert the area to a street carries a substantial cost. He indicated he would have to obtain a quote for construction. However, he stated he does not believe the proposal is feasible without full assessment of the situation and investigation of all possibilities for mitigation. He suggested the Traffic and Transportation Commission table any decision until discussions between the city and schools have been completed and the information compiled and presented to the Commission. With respect to the bicycle lane project, the MTA grant money has been allocated to the city and the project is moving forward. The City Council has awarded the bicycle lane project contract and construction will begin in approximately two weeks. Alteration of the project at this time may result in loss of future grant monies. The city's bicycle lane project has been in the works for approximately four years and is part of the San Gabriel Valley Bikeway Master Plan. He stated that, at this time, the City is contractually obligated to proceed with the bicycle u 1 1 January 11, 1996 Page 7 T&T COMMISSION lane project. At some future date, if mitigation measures deem it necessary, the bicycle lanes could be blacked out. VC/Leonard stated she would like to see the bicycle lane project go forward with the option to black out the lanes later. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Gravdahl that staff's recommendation is for the Traffic and Transportation Commission to wait until all of the information and input is available from the various schools. Once the information is assessed staff will present mitigation recommendations to the Commission for consideration. There are various possibilities to consider at the site in question. VC/Leonard stated she would like to have the Commission concur with staff's recommendation. C/Ortiz requested the option of street reconstruction and the education of parents by the schools be included in C/Gravdahl's motion. The Commission concurred. Sgt. Rawlings stated that he initially agreed with Mr. Rumpilla that parking should be allowed on Golden Springs Drive at Ballena Drive. However, he cited an incident on Chino Hills Parkway in which a Sheriff's Department officer had stopped to aid a motorists and was hit by a passing vehicle traveling approximately 45 MPH. The officer was severely injured. The vehicle involved in the accident was traveling at the approximate speed vehicles allowed on Golden Springs Drive. Therefore, when parents exit their vehicles, it becomes a very hazardous situation and the overriding consideration is safety. VC/Leonard called for the question. The motion was carried 4-0 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Gravdahl, Ortiz, Virginkar, VC/Leonard NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Istik January 11, 1996 Page 8 T&T COMMISSION III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Drive, thanked Commissioner Gravdahl for his years of service on the Traffic and Transportation Commission. He stated open enrollment has changed traffic circulation for the schools. He suggested public workshops to address the situation. He thanked the Traffic and Transportation Commission for their work on the Neighborhood Traffic Study. He indicated he is somewhat disappointed with the DKS Associates proposal. He asked that a member of the Traffic and Transportation Commission participate in the workshop to address traffic chokers. Regarding stop sign warrants, he suggested available data could be used to supplement the warrant and save expense to the City. There are studies available for Castlerock Road and Cold Spring Lane which could be utilized. He requested right arrow markings at the driveway exiting the Country Hills Towne Center onto Fountain Springs Drive. He again requested full sized 25 MPH speed limit signs posted at the proper height for the residential streets in his neighborhood. He requested enforcement of the Commercial Vehicles. He requested clarification of the City's policy regarding commercial vehicles on residential streets. He stated Plan I refers to placement of "No Commercial Vehicles" signs in the area. In his opinion, the signs need to include designated weight limitations. He indicated a recent property appraisal of his home indicated Fountain Springs Drive as an "arterial" street. He is concerned that this classification has reduced the value of his property. He reiterated he has conducted ongoing speed counts in his neighborhood and offered his speed device for use by the city on two lane streets. DDPW/Liu responded to Mr. Clute that public testimony was received by City Council regarding the Neighborhood Traffic Study on Tuesday, January 9. City Council concurred with staff's recommendation to proceed with Part 1 of Plan I, the signing and striping phase. The Traffic and Transportation Commission recommended that City Council approve both Parts 1 and 2 of Plan I. Approximately six months after implementation staff and - the neighborhood steering committee will evaluate the effectiveness of Part 1. If further mitigation measures are deemed necessary, staff will recommend the January 11, 1996 Page 9 T&T COMMISSION implementation of Part 2 of Plan I. This process will be handled by staff with the neighborhood steering committee and the City Council. Part 1 of Plan I improvements will be in place in approximately one month. During the process the following intersections will be re-evaluated for stop sign warrants: Fountain Springs Road at Castlerock Road, Fountain Springs Road at Brea Canyon Road, Cold Spring Lane at Brea Canyon Road and Cold Spring Lane at Castlerock Road. Staff believes that if stop signs can be warranted at these key locations, most of the speeding problems can be eliminated. DDPW/Liu continued that the City Council anticipates a field trip for early Spring to visit cities that have installed chokers and other mitigation measures proposed by the Neighborhood Traffic Study. The City Council has indicated that the first workshop will probably take place at the Heritage Park Community Center. The Council is very concerned that no extreme measures such as chokers be implemented without the consent of the neighborhood residents. DDPW/Liu continued that the city's Truck Route Ordinance specifies the weight to be at 10,000 pounds (5 ton). A commercial truck is allowed to use any city street if the destination is for loading and unloading purposes. The neighborhood streets are classified "Residential" in the City's General Plan. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Gravdahl that the two 3 Ton pound signs on Cold Spring Lane will be replaced. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Virginkar that school pedestrian and vehicle traffic flows will be included in the consideration of Part 2 of Plan I, installation of chokers. Sgt. Rawlings stated he is concerned about the commercial truck traffic in the neighborhood and in the City. He asked if the City has considered designating Pathfinder Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard between Pathfinder Road and Cold Spring Lane as a truck route. Such a designation would make it illegal for commercial vehicles to cut through Cold Spring Lane and Fountain Springs Road. DDPW Liu stated the intent of the city Y has been to maintain a "truck route free" atmosphere. A change in January 11, 1996 Page 10 T&T COMMISSION this policy will involve the City Council. VC/Leonard requested that Sgt. Rawlings proposal be put on a future agenda for consideration by the Commission. Sgt. Rawlings responded to C/Ortiz that the Sheriff's Department has suggested that all contract cities that seek commercial vehicle enforcement contract for a full time or part time commercial enforcement vehicle. None of the cities currently serviced by the walnut Division have expressed an interest in a commercial enforcement vehicle or in commercial vehicle enforcement. There is very little commercial vehicle traffic in Diamond Bar. C/Ortiz suggested the City utilize video service to enhance or replace the field trip scheduled to view the traffic mitigation measures. DDPW/Liu responded that he would contact the City Manager regarding C/Ortiz's suggestion. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Provide school crossing guard services at Neil Armstrong Elementary School. DDPW/Liu read the staff report into the record. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission recommend to the City Council that crossing guard services be provided at the intersection of Beaverhead Drive and Cottonwood Cove Drive in Fiscal Year 1996-1997. C/Gravdahl made a motion, seconded by C/Ortiz to approve staff's recommendation to recommend to the City Council that crossing guard services be provided at the intersection of Beaverhead Drive and Cottonwood Cove Drive in Fiscal Year 1996-1997. The motion was approved 4-0 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Gravdahl, Ortiz, Virginkar, VC/Leonard NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Istik V. OLD BUSINESS 1 1 1 January 11, 1996 Page it T&T COMMISSION A. Multi -Way Stop Warrant Analysis at the intersection of Silver Hawk Drive and Santaquin Drive. DDPW/Liu stated a study was conducted at the intersection of Silver Hawk Drive and Santaquin Drive. The consultant concluded the multi -way stop sign is not warranted at the location. The consultant recommended that the city put down a "slow" pavement marking and paint the curb red in front of the corner property. Staff recommends that the City install signs to indicate a T -intersection on Santaquin Drive approaching Silver Hawk Drive. He stated he monitored the area and observed a motorhome parked at the corner. However, he does not recommend painting the curb red until the resident has been properly notified. Staff recommends that T -Intersection signs be installed with the 25 MPH signs on both sides of Santaquin Drive at Silver Hawk Drive. C/Virginkar stated that, in his opinion, this is an enforcement issue. C/Ortiz stated that he would like the curb painted red. The recreational vehicle is parked at the curb for weeks at a time and creates a hazard for vehicles making a left hand turn from Santaquin Drive onto Silver Hawk Drive. C/Ortiz made a motion, seconded by C/Virginkar to deny staff's recommendation and approve the consultant's recommendation to install "SLOW" pavement marking approximately 100' prior to the intersection on both approaches of Santaquin Drive and painting 30' of red curb along the southwest corner of the intersection on Santaquin Drive to improve turning visibility for northbound drivers along Silver Hawk Drive. The motion was approved 4-0 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VI. NEW BUSINESS Ortiz, Virginkar, Gravdahl, VC/Leonard None None Chair/Istik January 11, 1996 Page 12 T&T COMMISSION B. Speed limit on Chino Hills Parkway. DDPW/Liu stated that, at the request of the Chino Municipal Court, Chino Hills City Council raised the speed limit on Chino Hills Parkway from 45 MPH to 50 MPH. Subsequently, the Chino Hills Traffic Engineer has requested that Diamond Bar consider increasing the speed limit from 45 MPH to 50 MPH in the City's jurisdiction. The Diamond Bar Speed Zone Survey indicates 85 percent of traffic travels at 54 MPH on Chino Hills Parkway. The Diamond Bar portion Chino Hills Parkway is undeveloped and the prevailing speed warrants an increase to 50 MPH without creating a safety concern. In addition, if Diamond Bar maintains the 45 MPH speed limit while Chino Hills increases their portion to 50 MPH the court may consider the area to be a speed trap area. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission recommend to the City Council that the speed limit on Chino Hills Parkway within the City of Diamond Bar's jurisdiction be raised from 45 to 50 MPH. C/Gravdahl stated he is opposed to increasing the speed limit beyond the current 45 MPH. C/Ortiz stated he supports staff's recommendation. C/Virginkar stated he favors keeping the 45 MPH speed limit on Grand Avenue. VC/Leonard stated she supports staff's recommendation. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Virginkar that the courts will refer to the Speed Zone Survey for enforcement guidelines. Sgt. Rawlings responded to C/Gravdahl that Chino Hills Parkway is patrolled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. He stressed the fact that a change in the speed limit will not change the speed of the vehicles that travel on the street. The safe and prudent speed on Chino Hills Parkway is between 50 and 54 MPH. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Gravdahl that Chino Hills has indicated they will raise the speed limit from 45 to 50 VC/Leonard made a motion, seconded by C/Ortiz, to concur with staff's recommendation to recommend to the the City Council that the speed limit on Chino Hills Parkway within the City of Diamond Bar's jurisdiction be raised from 45 to 50 MPH. The motion was carried 3-1 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Leonard, Ortiz, Virginkar NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Gravdahl ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Istik VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS DDPW/Liu stated the bids were opened for construction of the left turn signals on Golden Springs Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard, Golden Springs Drive at Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard at Mountain Laurel Way. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS - None IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF DDPW/Liu stated the future agenda items from staff are included in the Commissioner's packets. X. INFORMATIONAL, ITEMS A. Pathfinder Bridge striping. DDPW/Liu stated the encroachment permit has just been obtained from CalTrans. The City is prepared to proceed with the striping requested for the eastbound side of the Pathfinder Bridge. However, he indicated that after reviewing the existing signage, the parking restrictions indicate "No Stopping 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. except Saturday and January 11, 1996 Page 13 T&T COMMISSION MPH on their portion of Grand Avenue. The City of Chino Hills has not requested that Diamond Bar raise the speed limit on Grand Avenue. The City of Diamond Bar has stated to Chino Hills that it does not intend to raise the speed limit higher than the current posted speed limit of 45 MPH. VC/Leonard made a motion, seconded by C/Ortiz, to concur with staff's recommendation to recommend to the the City Council that the speed limit on Chino Hills Parkway within the City of Diamond Bar's jurisdiction be raised from 45 to 50 MPH. The motion was carried 3-1 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Leonard, Ortiz, Virginkar NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Gravdahl ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Istik VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS DDPW/Liu stated the bids were opened for construction of the left turn signals on Golden Springs Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard, Golden Springs Drive at Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard at Mountain Laurel Way. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS - None IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF DDPW/Liu stated the future agenda items from staff are included in the Commissioner's packets. X. INFORMATIONAL, ITEMS A. Pathfinder Bridge striping. DDPW/Liu stated the encroachment permit has just been obtained from CalTrans. The City is prepared to proceed with the striping requested for the eastbound side of the Pathfinder Bridge. However, he indicated that after reviewing the existing signage, the parking restrictions indicate "No Stopping 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. except Saturday and January 11, 1996 Page 14 T&T COMMISSION Sunday." He stated that if the signs are effective there may not be a need to stripe the bridge. He requested the item be postponed to a later meeting in order to give staff, Mr. Clute and the business owners an opportunity to give their input. The Commission concurred. B. Enforcement policy in Diamond Bar. Sgt. Rawlings reiterated there is no specific enforcement policy for each individual city. The Traffic chapter of the Vehicle Enforcement manual used by the Sheriff's Department states that "deputy personnel shall take appropriate action to enforce traffic law as outlined in the Policy and Ethics chapter". The Policy and Ethics chapter relates to traffic law enforcement in contract cities "except when otherwise officially engaged, deputy personnel on duty in a contract city who witness any traffic violation, shall take appropriate action to arrest, cite or warrant violators unless otherwise exempt by department regulations". The Sheriff's Department has more enforcement staff in Diamond Bar than in the other contract cities due to its population. The number of citations issued in Diamond Bar equal the total number of citations issued in the other two contract cities, combined. The enforcement index is the number of hazardous citation issued relative to the number of injury collisions. An acceptable index is in the area of 20:1 to 30:1. Diamond Bar is usually in the area of a 50:1 and above index. This is a very commendable enforcement index and indicates a great deal of enforcement and achieving the desired results of keeping injury traffic collision to a minimum. Sgt. Rawlings indicated that Diamond Bar is usually in the top five of the 40 plus contract cities in the County. CJOrtiz stated he visited the John O. Tynes Elementary School, 735 Stanford Drive, Placentia, CA 92670, which has a near perfect record of student delivery. He further stated that Principal Beth Berndt agreed to have the City of Diamond Bar visit her school to monitor their school drop off and pick up procedures. Craig Clute requested the Sheriff's Department provide 1 1 January 11, 1996 Page 15 T&T COMMISSION an enforcement report at each Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. DDPW/Liu stated the information is posted in a local newspaper and is provided to the City of Diamond Bar on a regular basis. Sgt. Rawlings offered to provide a summary report as an agenda item. Sgt. Rawlings responded to Mr. Clute that although school districts have enforcement authority, they are generally reluctant to become involved in the administration of the citation program and do not supply their officers with citations. XI. ADJOURNMENT VC/Leonard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully, Attest: ,y Jo be eonard Vie hairman o vi G. iu Secretary