HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/10/2000CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AUGUST 10, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Virginkar called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Kung.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Vice Chairman Arun Virginkar and Commissioners Joseph Kung and Joyce
Leonard -Colby.
Chairman Roland Morris and Commissioner Jack Istik were excused.
Also Present were: David Liu, Director of Public Works; Rose Manela, Associate Civil
Engineer; Frank Hess, Public Works Supervisor; John Ilasin, Engineering Technician; Sgt. Bill Flannery,
Walnut/D.B. Sheriffs Station and Sharon Gomez, Administrative Secretary.
I APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of June 8, 2000 - Continued to September 14, 2000.
2. Minutes of July 13, 2000.
C/Leonard-Colby moved, C/Kung seconded, to approve the Minutes of July 13, 2000 as
corrected. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kung, Leonard -Colby
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Virginkar
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Chair/Morris
II COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered.
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III PUBLIC COMMENTS:
V OLD BUSINESS:
3. Installation of a stop sign on Eldertree Drive at Kiowa Crest.
AE/Manela presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation
Commission receive public comments and discuss the re -installation of a stop sign on Eldertree
Drive at Kiowa Crest.
DPW/Liu stated that approximately 45 area residents about tonight's meeting.
C/Kung moved, C/Leonard-Colby seconded, to re -install a stop sign on Eldertree Drive at Kiowa
Crest. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kung, Leonard -Colby, VC/Virginkar
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Chair/Morris
VI NEW BUSINESS: None
VII STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTIONS ITEMS. None
IX ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS None offered.
X ITEMS FROM STAFF:
1. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update - July 2000.
Sgt. Flannery introduced Team Leader Deputy Bill Song who presented the monthly traffic
enforcement update for July 2000.
XI INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Future Agenda Items - as listed.
1. Status Report for the City of Diamond Bar Recreational Trails and Bikeway Master Plan.
DPW/Liu stated that contained within the Commissioners' packets is the most recent effort of
The Roth Group, the city's consultant, which contains the up to date information on the bikeway
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trails. The information for the recreational trails is pending. As a result, the scheduled joint
meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission will be scheduled for September.
2. Washington Street Permit Parking Status.
DPW/Liu reported that today, the City of Industry installed parking signs along the easterly side
(Metrolink) side of Brea Canyon Road which will accommodate approximately 65 vehicles and
hopefully relieve overflow parking on Washington Street and other interior streets. The red
curbing is still visible. The Park N' Ride lot will be expanded by 400 parking spaces as part of the
rough grading for the Industry East Project.
3. Golden Springs Drive/Temple Avenue (Avenida Ranchero) Traffic Signal.
DPW/Liu stated that this matter came to the city as a request from the residents who reside in the
town homes on the northerly city limits border. Currently, staff is in communication with the City
of Pomona because that intersection is within their jurisdiction and those jurisdicational issues will
have to be resolved before further action can be taken. This matter will likely be scheduled as a
future agenda item when these issues have been resolved.
XII SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
As agendized.
DPW/Liu stated that on Tuesday, August 15, the City Council will hold its first joint meeting with the
Planning Commission. On September 5 a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission will
take place. The City Council has requested a joint meeting with the Traffic and Transportation
Commission for 4:30 p.m. on September 19, 2000 in Room CC -8, SCAQMD, 21865 E. Copley Drive.
The Commissions list of goals and objectives will be scheduled on the agenda. If there are any other
matters of mutual interest related to traffic and transportation issues those items can be scheduled for
discussion.
VC/Virginkar indicated that if for any reason Commissioners have a scheduling conflict, please submit
your questions, comments and concerns in writing in advance of the meeting date.
C/Kung requested a copy of the Traffic and Transportation Commission's list of 2000/2001 FY Goals
and Objectives.
DPW/Liu stated that the City Council will adopt its Goals and Objectives for the current fiscal year
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during at the August 15 meeting. The adopted list will be included in the Commissioners' September 14
packets.
DPW/Liu informed the Commission that Mayor O'Connor has requested a copy of the attendance record
for the Traffic and Transportation Commission. She is concerned about the Commissioners attendance.
He indicated he will include a copy of the record in the September 14 Traffic and Transportation
Commission meeting packet.
DPW/Liu welcomed new Team Leader Walnut/D.B. Sheriffs Deputy Bill Song.
The Commission welcomed Team Leader Deputy Bill Song and thanked Sgt. Flannery for his assistance
to the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
Upon motion by C/Leonard-Colby, seconded by VC/Virginkar and unanimously approved, VC/Virginkar
adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Attest:
Vice Chairman Arun Virgi ar }
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Respectfully,
Davi . Liu
Secretary