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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/1998n 1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 12, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Leonard -Colby called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Lin. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Chair Leonard -Colby, Vice Chair Morris, and Commissioner Istik, Lin and Virginkar. Also Present were: David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; Tseday Aberra, Administrative Assistant, Rose Manela, Assistant Engineer and Lt. Stothers. L APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1998. VC/Morns moved, C/Lm seconded, to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 13, 1998 as presented. Motion carried 3-0-2 with the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS U. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Lin, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard-Colby None Istik, Virginkar None DDPW/Liu responded to C/Lin that the 90 day traffic signalization project on Diamond Bar Boulevard at Quail Summit Drive and Montefino Avenue commenced September 8, 1998 is anticipated to be completed prior to the end of December, 1998. M. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Installation of a stop sign at the intersecting leg ofBowcreek Drive at Pantera Drive. NOVEMBER 12, 1998 PAGE 2 The recommended action is to concur with staffs recommendation to the City Council for installation of a stop sign at the intersecting leg of Bowcreek Drive at Pantera Drive. C/Virginkar said he concurs with staffs recommendation. However, he believes that the residents will ask for a three-way stop sign installation at the intersection because of the fast moving traffic in the park area. He suggested that the Commission consider an all -way stop at the intersection. VC/Morris said he agrees with C/Virginkar that the Commission should consider an all -way stop because of the rate of speed at which vehicles are traveling. Pantera Drive is a long street absent devices to cause vehicles to slow down. C/Istik agrees that traffic travels at a higher rate of speed on Pantera Drive than posted. He said he is concerned that stop signs will not deter speeding vehicles and that such an installation will create additional noise in a residential neighborhood. He stated he believes speed humps would mitigate vehicle speed in the area of the park. VC/Morris stated he believes another reason to consider additional measures at this time is because a school will be constructed in the immediate area next year and the safety of the students is important. C/Lin concurred with his fellow Commissioners that installation of multi -way stop signs should be considered at this time. DDPW/Liu stated that with respect to speed along Pantera Drive, the Sheriffs Department has increased enforcement in the area. Staffs recommendation is in accordance with mitigation measures permitted by the California Vehicle Code. Following discussion, C/Istik moved, VC/Morris seconded, to concur with star and recommend to the City Council the installation of a stop sign at the intersecting leg of Bowcreek Drive at Pantera Drive. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Lin, Virginkar, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard-Colby C/Virginkar moved, C/Istik seconded, to recommend that the City conduct a warrant study for an all -way stop at Bowcreek Drive and Pantera Drive. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: INOVEMBER 12, 1998 PAGE 3 1 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Lin, Virginkar, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard Colby NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None V. OLD BUSINESS: A. Longview Drive/Brookwood Drive traffic issues and concerns. DDPW/Liu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission receive and discuss comments and concerns from residents regarding the Longview Drive/Brookwood Drive intersection. Nick Anis, 1125 Bramford Court, stated that he is not aware of any opposition to the proposed installation. There is a great deal of concern for public safety. He believes a stop sign installation would allow children the opportunity to more safely cross the street. Lt. Stothers responded to VC/Morris that he has not reviewed the intersection and does not have any input at this time. Lt. Stothers indicated to C/Istik that in general, speed is reduced in the vicinity of stop signs. The problem is that vehicles resume speed very quickly when they leave the area of the stop signs. To the extent that traffic is slowed at or near those stop signs, it is effective. Following discussion, C/Virginkar moved, VC/Morris seconded, to recommend to the City Council the installation of a multi -way stop sign at the intersection of Longview Drive and Brookwood Drive with 20 feet of red curbing along the west side of Longview Drive south of Brookwood Drive. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: ABSENT: Istik, Lin, Virginkar, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard-Colby COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: None C/Virginkar moved, C/Lin seconded, to recommend that the City Council approve a warrant study for a multi -way stop sign at the intersections of Eastgate Drive and/or Thunder Trail. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: NOVEMBER 12, 1998 PAGE 4 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Lin, Virginkar, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard-Colby NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Flashing Beacons in the Vicinity of School Areas. AE/Manela presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission review and discuss the CalTrans criteria for Flashing Beacons. C/Istik said he would prefer that the City pay the Sheriffs Department for additional enforcement rather than install these devices which he believes are more appropriate to rural communities rather than residential communities. C/Virginkar stated that he believes the City should have an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the school study mitigation measures and not consider placement of these types of devices at this time. VC/Morris said he disagrees with previous comments. He thanked AA/Manela for her report. He stated he does not see a correlation between the school traffic study and what is occurring on Pathfinder Road, Golden Springs Drive and Diamond Bar Boulevard. He recommended street striping and diamond shaped signs that indicate 25 mph speed limit when lights are flashing. He asked that staff provide information with respect to measures initiated by other cities. DDPW/Liu responded to the Commission that staff would recommend that the Sheriffs Department continue working with the schools toward traffic mitigation. The Commission concurred to request staff to continue this matter to a future meeting and provide the additional information requested. VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: DDPW/Liu stated that at its October 20, 1998 meeting, the City Council approved multi - way stop signs on Brea Canyon Road at Diamond Crest Lane and the prohibition of vehicles over six feet high from parking within 100 feet of the Breckenridge Court/Greenwich Court intersection as well as, Summitridge Drive at Breckenridge Court intersection. Signs were installed approximately two weeks ago. To date, staff has received no complaints. NOVEMBER 12, 1998 PAGE 5 VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: C/Virginkar spoke about the parking permit used in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cities of Pasadena and La Habra have similar systems. C/Istik stated Jack and Wendy Tanaka mentioned to him some time back that since the resurfacing of Grand Avenue, the botts dots seem to be generating additional noise in their neighborhood. Lt. Stothers agreed with VC/Morris that it would be productive for the Commission to have a joint study session discussion of the City's enforcement procedures. DDPW/Liu stated he would provide a copy of Captain Martinez's Off -Site Town Hall Meeting presentation regarding enforcement to the Commissioners. He suggested that Lt. Stothers make the presentation to the Commission at its next meeting. AE/Manela responded to Chair/Leonard-Colby that the Planning Commission recently approved construction of a full service hand car wash at the former Bank of America building on Diamond Bar Boulevard east of Cold Springs Lane. A second car wash which is not yet approved is proposed to be located on Grand Avenue near Diamond Bar Honda. Chair/Leonard-Colby voiced concern about possible traffic problems on Diamond Bar Boulevard as a result of the car wash. IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Presentation by AE/Manela regarding U-turns on west Goldrush Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard. B. Presentation by Lt. Stothers regarding School Traffic Enforcement in the City of Diamond Bar (attachment). C. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update: August, September and October, 1998. Lt. Stothers presented the traffic enforcement updates for August, September and October, 1998. Responding to Chair/Leonard-Colby, DDPW/Liu gave a brief overview of the November 7, 1998 Off -Site Parking Town Hall Meeting. He agreed to provide a copy of the meeting minutes for the Commissioners information. NOVEMBER 12, 1998 PAGE 6 X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Future Agenda Items as scheduled. Following discussion, C/Istik moved, C/Lin seconded, to table the December Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. B. Installation of "25 MPH" signs along Tin Drive. DDPW/Liu stated that staff will conduct a site visit along Tin Drive and bring its recommendations to the Commission with respect to signage at the January meeting. XI. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS: As presented in the agenda. Chair/Leonard-Colby requested that the joint City Council Study Session minutes be presented for approval at the January meeting. 3 There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission Chair/Leonard-Colby adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. to January 14, 1999. Respectfully, David G. Liu Secretary Atte Joce onard-Colby C air