HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/10/2000CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 10, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 Leonard -Colby.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Chairman Roland Morris, Vice Chairman Arun Virginkar, and
Commissioner Joyce Leonard -Colby
Commissioner Scott Lin arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Commissioner Jack Istik was excused.
Also Present were: David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works, Rose Manela, Assistant
Engineer; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant; Linda Smith, Public Works Supervisor; John
Ilasin, Engineering Technician; Sharon Gomez, Administrative Secretary and Deputy Tim Perkins.
I APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Minutes of January 13, 2000.
VC/Virginkar moved, Chair/Morris seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 13, 2000 as submitted. Motion approved with the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Virginkar, Chair/Morris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Leonard -Colby
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik
11 COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
IV CONSENT CALENDAR: None
V OLD BUSINESS:
Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Goals and Objectives of the Traffic and Transportation Commission.
AE/Manela presented staff s report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission review the Fiscal Year 2000-20001 Goals and Objectives listing and provide further
input to staf.
The Commission concurred to accept the revised list and request a joint discussion meeting with
the City Council.
VI NEW BUSINESS:
Consideration of multi -way stop signs at the intersection of Pathfinder Road/Peaceful Hills Road.
AE/Manela presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission receive public input and discuss the conditions at the intersection of Pathfinder
Road/Peaceful Hills Road.
Julie Chang, 20781 Missionary Ridge, stated that the area has very heavy traffic which includes
two school bus stops and Ronald Reagan Park and that the area presents safety hazards. She feels
that it is necessary to have a traffic signal lights at that intersection.
Chair/Morris asked that in staffs prioritization presentation to City Council that it be noted that
this intersection has two school bus stops and to take into consideration the number of residents
in the area and the amount of traffic feeding out into this location.
VC/Virginkar asked that staff s prioritization also take into consideration the safety issues and
amount of traffic at Ronald Reagan Park. This area presents a safety hazard for people who wish
to cross Pathfinder Road at Peaceful Hills Road to gain access to the park.
VC/Virginkar moved, C/Leonard-Colby seconded to recommend to the City Council the
installation of multi -way stop signs at the intersection of Pathfinder Road/Peaceful Hills Road six
months prior to the installation of a traffic signal at Pathfinder Road/Peaceful Hills Road to be
included in the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Leonard -Colby, Lin, VC/Virginkar, Chair/Morris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik
Chair/Morris requested that this matter be included in the joint Traffic and Transportation/City
Council meeting.
2. Consideration of multi -way stop signs at the intersections of Highland Valley Road/Overlook
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Ridge Road and Highland Valley Road/Flintlock Road.
DS/Smith presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission receive public input and discuss conditions at the intersections of Highland Valley
Road/Overlook Ridge Road and Highland Valley Road/Flintlock Road.
Marsha Goodman, 23757 E. Highland Valley Road, said she finds it very difficult to exit from her
condominium complex onto Highland Valley Road because cars travel the street at a high rate of
speed. In addition, the swim club is very busy during the summer and there are a number of
children in the area. Also, senior drivers are trying to get in and out of their apartment complex.
A number of people who reside at or visit the condominium complex park on the street which
blocks the view from the ingress/egress. She would appreciate any help the Commission can
offer.
Chair/Morris referred the Commission to a letter from Mr. Watkins who voiced his opposition to
stop signs on Highland Valley Road which he believes would increase the likelihood of traffic
accidents at the intersection.
Chair/Morris said he drove the area today in the rain and agrees with Mr. Watkins. He suggested
that the Commission consider placing botts dots in the area of Deane Homes Swim Club. He also
suggested that signage indicating grade percentage and recommended use of a lower gear.
C/Leonard-Colby said that although "watch for children" signs might be helpful in the area of the
Deane Homes Swim Club, she is concerned about the plethora of signs and their negative impacts.
She suggested consideration of additional enforcement and use of the speed trailer on the street.
Chair/Morris requested that staff look at traffic counts during July.
Keep Clear Zones on Grand Avenue at Cahill Place and at Cleghorn Drive.
DS/Joe presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission receive public input and discuss the conditions on Grand Avenue at Cahill Place and
at Cleghorn Drive.
Stan Granger, 23800 Gold Nugget Avenue, sated that prior to the re -paving of Grand Avenue,
this intersection had "keep clear" lines painted at the intersection. He has not used the
intersection for years because he cannot get onto Grand Avenue at 7:00 a.m. The right turn
arrow on Grand Avenue appears to point to Cleghorn Drive. However, motorists routinely use
the right turn lane as a through lane and you cannot always depend on people to make the
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designated right turn. He asked that the "keep clear" zone be reinstated.
Deputy Perkins stated that at 6:40 a.m. this morning he directed his deputies to patrol the area.
Eleven people were cited for violating Code 22101D. He concurred with speaker Granger that at
7:00 a.m. even though traffic was flowing through the signal and traffic was siphoning properly, it
did back up to a certain point where it did not allow traffic to exit off of Cleghorn Drive onto
eastbound Grand Avenue.
DDPW/Liu stated that it is likely that the "keep clear" zone was installed by the County of Los
Angeles prior to the City's incorporation. Staff will research this matter for the Commission.
4. Consideration of multi -way stops at the intersection of Summitridge Drive and Thunder Trail.
AE/Manela presented stars report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission receive public input and discuss the conditions at the intersection of Summitridge
Drive and Thunder Trail.
Commissioners expressed their frustration with the fact that all 42 vehicles observed by staff in the
a.m. hours this morning were speeding well above the posted speed limit of 25 mph and the fact
that in spite of the fact that residents were notified about tonight's meeting, no members of the
public were present to speak about this concern.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
The Commission asked staff to look at the minutes of prior meetings wherein this matter was
extensively discussed and that the issue be tabled until such time as additional public input is
offered.
Deputy Perkins stated that he accompanied AE/Manela this morning on her site visit to this
intersection. The majority of vehicles were traveling at the higher rate of speed. He further stated
that this intersection presents a speeding problem and he will assign enforcement to the area.
Chair/Morris asked that this intersection be placed on the speed trailer list.
DDPW/Liu responded to Commissioners that staff will contact residents who previously
expressed their concerns and encourage them to contribute their thoughts on this matter to the
Commission for further consideration.
VII STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: None
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VIII ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: C/Lin stated that this will be his last meeting as a Commissioner
of the Traffic and Transportation Commission. He feels that the Commission has achieved a great deal in
the past year including installation of stop signs, center lines, red curbs and synchronization of traffic
lights on Diamond Bar Boulevard which has drastically improved the traffic on that street. He has other
commitments and cannot continue in his present capacity. He hopes that just as he has, the new
Commissioner will find it to be a compatible and easy to work with group of people.
IX ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Verbal Presentation: Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update for January, 2000.
Oral report by Deputy Perkins. He asked that Commissioners provide staff with special requests
for location of the speed trailer.
X INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Future Agenda Items:
1) Consideration of three-way stop on Gold Nugget Avenue at Grubstake Drive on March 9.
2. Verbal Presentation: Update on Metrolink Expansion Park and Ride Lot
DDPW/Liu stated that the City of Industry's City Engineer indicated to him that they are looking
to possibly remove the knoll at the northeast end of the Park and Ride lot as part of the rough
grading for a proposed industrial/commercial project that is currently under review by the City of
Industry which may provide expansion of the current parking lot from 730 spaces to 1330 spaces.
XI SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
As agendized.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Leonard-Colby moved, VC/Virginkar seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business to
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come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission Chair/Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully,
David G. Liu
Secretary
Attest:
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Chairman Roland Morris
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