HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/10/1998CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Leonard/Colby called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Hearing Board Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chair Leonard -Colby.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Chair Leonard -Colby, Vice Chair Morris, and Commissioner
Lin and Virginkar.
Absent: Commissioner Istik.
Also Present were: David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; Tseday Aberra,
Administrative Assistant, and Lt. Dave Stothers, Walnut
Sheriff's Department.
L APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 13, 1998.
C/Lin moved, VC/Morris seconded, to approve the regular meeting minutes of August
13, 1998 as corrected. Motion carried 2-0-2 with the following Roll Call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS
H. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Lin, VC/Morris
None
Virginkar, Chair/Leonard-Colby
Istik.
Chair/Leonard-Colby stated she spoke with DDPW/Liu today regarding a potential ongoing
problem with the ladder striping in front of the Century 21 E -N office on eastbound Grand
Avenue between Montefino Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Accidents have occurred
in the area.
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DDPW/Liu stated that staff has received several proposals from traffic consultants regarding
the geometric configuration along Grand Avenue. Staff will be recommending that the City
work with WPA Traffic Consultants to conduct a study to outline alternatives for mitigations
along Grand Avenue with special attention to the intersections at Diamond Bar Boulevard and
Golden Springs Drive. He advised Lt. Stothers that enforcement is needed in the area of the
cross -hatch striping on eastbound Grand Avenue between the fire station and Century 21 E -N.
Staff recommends that no alternatives be discussed until the study is completed.
M. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - None
V. OLD BUSINESS:
A. City Council/Traffic and Transportation Commission Joint Study Session,
October 20, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. in Room CC -8 of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District building.
VC/Morris asked that staff obtain a site plan for the proposed Pantera Elementary
School parking lot for the October 8, 1998 Commission meeting for possible
discussion during the joint study session.
The Commission concurred to continue this matter to October 8, 1998 for further
consideration.
VC/Morris recommended that the Diamond Bar High School parking situation be
discussed.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTIONITEMS:
VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
C/Lin asked for an update on the speed trailer.
DDPW/Liu responded that the speed trailer is slated to be placed on Goldrush Drive on
Monday, September 14. He explained that when complaints are received at City Hall, the
Sheriffs Department schedules the speed trailer accordingly. Typically, the trailer is more
frequently situated along the arterials.
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VC/Morris asked that this matter needs further discussion and that a schedule for regular
placement of the speed trailer be recommended by staff. He suggested Longview Drive,
Summitridge Drive and Golden Springs Road be included in the consideration.
IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
DDPW/Liu stated that on September 1, 1998, the City Council conducted a study session
with respect to the recommendations for off-site parking forwarded by the task force. City
Council has discussed these items and the matter has been continued to the October 20, 1998
City Council meeting for further consideration.
DDPW/Liu further stated that the City's contractor began work on the traffic signal
installations on Diamond Bar Boulevard at Quail Summit Drive and Montefino Avenue.
DDPW/Liu indicated that the north Diamond Bar Boulevard street resurfacing project is
completed. Staff attempted to address the Commission's desire to incorporate a revised bike
lane reconfiguration at the SR 60 eastbound on-ramp. Unfortunately, staff was not able to
resolve the matter because there is a three month process involved for incorporation of
changes. Staff is considering further measures to possibly incorporate signage.
A. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update - None
B. School Safety/Traffic Study Improvement Status:
DDPW/Liu reported that signing and striping for all 12 schools were implemented
prior to the opening of the Fall school session. He outlined the remaining
improvements that will be forthcoming: Chaparral Middle School signal retiming on
Diamond Bar Boulevard at Mountain Laurel Way; Diamond Point Elementary School
signal retiming on Golden Springs Road and Sunset Crossing Road, and Golden
Springs Elementary School signal retiming on Golden Springs Road and Ballena
Drive. In addition, the City Council has requested additional information with respect
to several items concerning Diamond Bar High School and Evergreen Elementary
School.
VC/Morris stated he is pleased that staff will review the improvements on an annual
basis.
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X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
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A. First Mortgage Corporation Status.
DDPW/Liu stated that staff forwarded a letter to First Mortgage Corporation
conveying the concerns raised by the residents and the Commissioners together with
proposed mitigation measures. Staff is awaiting a response from First Mortgage
Corporation.
B. Future Agenda Items.
DDPW/Liu stated that with respect to the Breckenridge Court issue regarding the
matter of several recreational vehicles being parked on the street on a regular basis,
staff will research the current law to determine what environment can be created to
ensure the benefit and safety of the neighborhood and report back to the Commission
at its October 8, 1998 meeting.
DDPW/Liu reported that the City of Walnut has implemented temporary "No Parking"
along the north side of Valley Boulevard between Lemon Avenue and Pierre Road as a
result of the concern raised by the city's businesses about trucks being parked in that
area.
XI. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS:
As presented in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission,
VC/Morris moved, C/Virginkar seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Chair/Leonard adjourned the
meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Secretary
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