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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/10/1999CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JUNE 10, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 7:15 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 Commissioner Lin. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Chair Morris, Vice -Chair Virginkar, and Commissioners Istik and Lin. Absent: Commissioners Leonard -Colby was excused from the meeting. Also Present were: David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; John Ilasin, Engineering Intern; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; and Sharon Gomez, Administration Secretary. L APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of May 13, 1999. VCNirginkar moved, C/Lin seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 13, 1999 of the Traffic and Transportation Commission as amended. Motion approved with the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lin, VCIVirginkar, Chair/Morris NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Istik ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Leonard -Colby U. COMMISSION COMMENTS: CILin stated that "Tonner" Canyon is misspelled on the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Goals and Objectives listing. Chair/Morris stated he would like for staff to be authorized to check Commissioner's mail for its validity and timeliness and if it is junk mail, file it accordingly. VC/Virginkar said that he would like any mail addressed as "confidential" to be held for the Commissioners. JUNE 10, 1999 PAGE 2 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dr. Lawrence Rhodes spoke about cameras used to take pictures of license plates of persons who run red lights. He recommended that the City place boxes at the major intersections of the City, especially on downhill grades such as Grand Avenue at Diamond Bar Boulevard, Brea Canyon Road northward, and any other locations the Sheriff determines to be appropriate. He said he believes it will generate revenue for the City and prevent the need for additional deputies. Chair/Morris asked that staff obtain information from the Sheriff's Department regarding the system and provide a report to the Commission. DDPW/Liu indicated he will relay the Commission's request for information. If the information is available, staff will schedule this matter for discussion at the July 8 meeting. Chair Morris commented that with respect to the School Traffic Study, each school in the Pomona Unified School District including the schools in North Diamond Bar (Lorbeer Junior High School, Armstrong Elementary School, Diamond Paint Elementary School and Golden Springs Elementary School) were each given $100,000 as a result of a bond issue. His school is spending a little more than half of that amount on field and traffic improvements. He suggested that the Commission send a letter to �. some of the schools suggesting that they use these funds for mitigation measures recommended by the Traffic Study. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: None V. OLD BUSINESS: A. Traffic Investigation along Longview Drive. DDPW/Liu presented staff's report. Approximately 150 residents along Longview Drive and adjacent cul-de-sacs have been invited to attend tonight's meeting. However, there are no residents present to speak on this matter. Previously, one resident felt that Nan Court would be a better location than Thunder Trail. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with stars recommendation to install multi -way stop signs at the intersection of Longview Drive/Thunder Trail and forward the recommendation to the City Council. C/Istik stated that he feels that stop signs are not an effective speed control device. Chair/Morris said he views stop signs in residential areas differently from stop signs along major arterials. He believes that residential stop signs serve to return some of the quality of life to the neighborhood. 10, 1999 PAGE 3 C/Istik said he believes the City is introducing double yellow lines and stop signs rather quickly into residential neighborhoods which tends to provide the look of a residential neighborhood that has traffic problems. VC/Virginkar stated that he believes the Commission has been very cautious in approving residential stop signs. He does agree with C/Istik that stop signs do not necessary completely slow down or reduce the speeding, but in a residential environment it is his experience that 99 percent of drivers respect the stop sign. Traffic studies have shown that there is a safety concern related to this particular intersection. In his opinion, a 6000 foot long stretch of street invites speeding, especially coming downhill from Leyland Drive to Grand Avenue. He feels that the stop sign will provide a positive contribution. Following discussion, VCNirginkar moved, C/Lin seconded, to concur with staffs recommendation to install multi -way stop signs at the intersection of longview Drive/Thunder Trail and forward its recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lin, VC/Virginkar, Chair/Morris NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Istik ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Leonard -Colby VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Fiscal year 1999-2000 Goals and Objectives of the Traffic and Transportation Commission. DDPW/Liu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Commission review the information and direct staff' as necessary. DDPW/Liu responded to the Commission that off-site and overnight parking is an ongoing issue and therefore has not been placed on the City Council's goals for FY 1999-2000. Conclusions will be based upon consideration of City street sweeping and trash pickup. Chair/Morris asked staff to reconsider Monday trash pickup rather than Tuesday pickup as well as, consideration of different rates paid by residents. DDPW/Liu explained that these and other issues are currently under consideration. Following discussion, the Commission concurred to deliver their comments and priorities to DDPW/Liu by June 30, 1999. Staff will provide an updated listing for the Commission's July 8 meeting based upon the Commissioner's input. F1 "JINW60161,141 PAGE 4 VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: DDPW/Liu stated that on May 18, 1999 the City Council approved the Commission's recommendation to install multi -way stop signs on Ballena Drive at Palomino Drive, On June 1, 1999 the City Council discussed the Fallowfield Drive parking issue and the recommendations from the Commission and from staff. The Council has directed staff to look at issuing no more than 7 permits for First Mortgage Corporation within the City's jurisdiction. Staff will present its report to the Council in July. The Commission discussed this matter extensively commenting that it sets a precedence to allow businesses to park on the street in front of their business, that this represents a "gift of public funds" for the business and that such a precedent setting decision should be fully reviewed by the City Attorney, C/Istik moved, VC/Virginkar seconded, to add the matter of permit parking on Fallowfield Drive to tonight's agenda as an emergency item. Motion carried 4-0 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Lin, VCNirginkar, Chair/Morris None Leonard -Colby Chair/Morris moved, C/Istik seconded, to strongly recommend to the Council that they reconsider this matter. The Commission has strong reservations against allowing business preferential parking on Fallowfield Drive or any other street in the City which would essentially present a "gift of public funds" to businesses and set a citywide precedent. Further, this matter should be fully reviewed by the City Attorney prior to taking any action. Motion carried 4-0 by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Lin, VC/Virginkar, Chair/Morris None Leonard -Colby DDPW/Liu reported that at its June 1 meeting, the Council approved the plans and specifications for the proposed traffic signals on Brea Canyon Road at Diamond Crest, Glenbrook Drive and Golden Springs Drive. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: C/Istik said he believes that because there is a public school, a mobile home park, and residences in the area, that Lycoming Street's speed limit between Brea Canyon Road and Lemon Avenue should be reduced to 25 mph to follow along with the Commission's previous recommendation to make all residential streets 25 mph. IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Written presentation: Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update for May, 1999 included in Commissioner packets. 10, 1999 PAGE 5 B. & C. Verbal Presentation by DDPW/Liu regarding parked trailer on Golden Prados Drive as well as the parked motor homes on Rolling Knoll Drive and Country View Drive at Grand Avenue. He stated that at this time, this matter will be referred to the Sheriffs Department since the only provision regarding this concern is the 72 hour provision. In addition, the City will approach the property owners to voluntarily assist the City in addressing these concerns. X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Future Agenda Items. Parking on residential streets near Diamond Bar High School. 2. The matter of CalTrans approval for use of florescent signs around school areas. Chair/Morris asked that the matter of enforcement of the left turn signal light on Diamond Bar Boulevard at Goldrush Drive stop light be agendized as an informational item. XI. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS: As agendized. ADJOURNMENT: VC/Virginkar moved, C/Istik seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission Chair/Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Respectfully, David (f Liu Secretary i Attest: -toland Morris 'hair