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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/8/1999CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JULY 8, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Morris. ROLL CALL: I. Commissioners: Chairman Roland Morris, Vice Chairman Arun Virginkar, and Commissioner Scott Lin. Absent: Commissioners Joyce Leonard -Colby and Jack Istik were excused from the meeting. Also Present were: David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; Rose Manela, Associate Engineer, John Ilasin, Engineering Intern; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; Deputy Tim Perkins, Walnut Sheriff s Station, and Sharon Gomez, Administrative Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of June 10, 1999. VC/Virginkar moved, C/Lin seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 10 8, 1999 of the Traffic and Transportation Commission as submitted. Motion approved with the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Lin, VC/Virginkar, Chair/Morris None Leonard -Colby, Istik 8, 1999 M. PUBLIC COMMENTS: N. CONSENT CALENDAR: PAGE 2 None A. Request to red curb the northeasterly corner of Sunset Crossing Road and Tellgate Drive. AE/Manela presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with staffs recommendation to red curb the northeasterly curb return on Sunset Crossing Road at Tellgate Drive and forward said recommendation to the City Council for approval. Bob Ramos, 23605 Tellgate Drive, said be agrees with staffs recommendation, His only concern is that the red curbing might be extended to Tellgate Drive and if so, he does not agree with red curbing on Tellgate Drive. He stated that he and the other six resident families of the cul-de-sac have a concern about the visibility problems at this intersection. Cathy Rudan, 23546 Sunset Crossing Road, agreed with staffs recommendation. Following discussion and clarification of staffs recommendation, C/L,in moved, VC/Virginkar seconded, to concur with staffs recommendation to red curb the northeasterly curb return on Sunset Crossing Road at Tellgate Drive and to extend the red curbing onto Tellgate Drive, if necessary, as determined by staff, and forward the recommendation to the City Council for approval. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lin, VC/Virginkar, Chair/Morris NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Leonard -Colby, Istik V. OLD 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 attached information and direct staff as necessary. VC/Virginkar recommended that the recommended list be reviewed when all Commissioners are present. Chair/Morris pointed out similar listed items that could be consolidated. He asked that staff Y 8, 1999 PAGE 3 consolidate repetitive items as well as, items that are beyond the scope of the Commission. VC/Virginkar asked that staff strike a line through the items that have been completed and items that are ongoing and leave the items on the list for the Commission's information and discussion at the next meeting. VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Speed limit on Lycoming Street between Lemon Avenue and Brea Canyon Road. AE/Manela presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with staffs recommendation to maintain the existing 35 mph speed limit on Lycoming Street between Lemon Avenue and Brea Canyon Road. Chair/Niorris stated that this matter was brought to the Commission by C/Istik. In fairness to C/Istik, this matter should be continued to the August 12 meeting. Without objection, the Commission concurred. B. Installation of "1 -Hour Parking, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., School Days Only" signs on Los Cerros Drive. DDPW/Liu presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with staffs recommendation to install "1 -Hour Parking, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., School Days Only" signs on Los Cerros Drive and include said street in the Diamond Bar Preferential Parking District No. 1, and forward the recommendation to the City Council for approval. DDPW/Liu pointed out that staff received an e-mail from Leo and Karen Escracega requesting the Commission's support of staffs recommendation. C/Lin moved, VC/Virginkar seconded, to concur with staffs recommendation to install " 1 -Hour Parking, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., School Days Only" signs on Los Cerros Drive and include said street in the Diamond Bar Preferential parking District No. 1, and forward the recommendation to the City Council for its approval. C. Florescent Strong Yellow Green School Crossing Warning Signs. DSA/Smith presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission discuss the use of florescent strong yellow green signs at school zones in the City of Diamond Bar and direct staff as deemed necessary. ,Y 8, 1999 PAGE 4 In response to VC/Virginkar, DSA/Smith stated she searched the Internet with respect to the color requirements and that all of the information was very dated. This is a new color and she has not been able to locate the specifications. DDPW/Liu suggested that the City may wish to pursue the availability of grant money to fund this project. Chair/Morris said he favors installing all signs at once. He asked if this project would fall under the jurisdiction of the Redevelopment Agency. The $10,000 is not a large amount and the current sign salvage amount would help to defer a portion of the cost. Ile is in favor of the project. VC/Virginkar said he strongly concurs with Chair/Morris. He would like for DB to be at the forefront of this matter. He agrees that all signs should be installed at the same time. Chair/Morris agreed that Diamond Bar should be on the cutting edge of this program and suggested that staff prepare a press release in cooperation with the Sheriffs Department for increased awareness among the residents. DSA/Smith responded to C/Lin that comments in the reports were mixed on pro's and con's on the matter of strong florescent yellow green. The reflectiveness of the florescent sign was found to be at dusk. Los Angeles County found it to be a problem. The City of Napa was somewhat iffy on the matter. The Federal guildelines spoke about the reflectivity and their findings concluded that it was a good color. Chair/Morris again pointed out the benefits of the publicity value that Diamond Bar could receive if it is the first City in the valley to install these signs. He strongly urged staff to consider completing the installation prior to the start of the fall school year or during the holiday break. VCNirginkar moved, C/Lin seconded, to recommend that the City Council approve installation of florescent strong yellow green signs at all school zones in the City of Diamond Bar simultaneously at the earliest possible date and direct staff to pursue the availability of grant money for this project. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: Lin, VC/Virginkar, Chair/Morris None Leonard -Colby, Istik ,Y 8, 1999 PAGE 5 DDPW/Liu stated that at its July b, 1999 meeting, the City Council reviewed and approved "No Parking Anytime Except by Permit" in the residential area, and on both the east and west side of Fallowfield Drive, allow up to ten vehicles to park in front of the business. He indicated that staff will recommend that the City Council change their decision to provide "No Parking, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday -Friday, Except by Permit" for the residential streets. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Morris said that there are three different speed limits (40, 45 and 50 mph) posted along Golden Springs Drive and would like for staff to investigate this matter and make its recommendation to the Commission. He requested an update on the matter of remarking the third lane on Diamond Bar Boulevard. He stated his concern about the impact to adjacent streets from the heavy left turn traffic on Diamond Bar Boulevard at Gold Rush Drive. The left turn pocket does not accommodate the number of vehicles that use the left turn signal during peak school hours. Residents turn right from Diamond Bar Boulevard onto Gold Rush Drive and use the frontage street and residential driveways for purposes of turning around in order to make a left turn from Gold Rush Drive on Diamond Bar Boulevard and head north. He asked staffto investigate this matter and offer potential solutions. IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Deputy Perkins presented the Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update for June, 1999. The Enforcement Index was 37.2. He stated that he believes the reason for the drop in citations is due to increased enforcement. B. Verbal Presentation by DDPW Liu: Pomona Unified School District's award of funds to four schools in Diamond Bar (Lorbeer Middle School, and Armstrong, Diamond Point, Golden Springs Elementary Schools). X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Future Agenda Items. B. Cameras at signalized intersections. Chair/Morris questioned the cost effectiveness of this proposal. This matter was deferred until additional information becomes available. C. Diamond Bar Boulevard/Gold Rush Drive traffic signal timing for school traffic. Y 8, 1999 PAGE 6 DDPWA,iu stated that because of the summer session, staff has not been able to observe the conditions that have been reported to the City. Staff will conduct the necessary observations when school is back in session. XI. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS: As agendized. DDPW/Liu spoke about the passing of staff member and former Traffic and Transportation Commissioner Steve Tamaya. ADJOURNMENT: VC/Virginkar moved, Chair/Morris seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission Chair/Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Attest: A4:�k-' Chairman Roland Morris 1 Respectfully, Secretary