HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/11/2001CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 11, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Headquarters Hearing Board Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond
Bar, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Morris.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Chairman Roland Morris, Vice Chairman Arun Virginkar
and Commissioner Jack Istik, Joseph Kung and Joyce
Leonard
Also Present were: David Liu, Director of Public Works;, John Ilasin, Assistant
Engineer; Sonya Joe, Development Services Assistant;
Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant; Deputy
Diane Dodd, and Sharon Gomez, Administrative Secretary.
I COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered.
II PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
III CONSENT CALENDAR: DPW/Liu introduced Associate Engineer
Kirk Phillips.
IV OLD BUSINESS:
A. Speeding Concerns along Cold Spring Lane.
DSA/Joe presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and
Transportation Commission recommend installation of a 25 mile per hour speed
limit regulatory sign in the middle of the downhill incline on Cold spring Lane
between Barbi Lane and Diamond bar Boulevard for vehicles traveling
northbound.
Following discussion, VC/Virginkar moved, C/Leonard seconded, to approve
staff's recommendation that the Traffic and Transportation Commission
recommend installation of a 25 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit Regulatory Sign in the
middle of the downhill incline on Cold Spring Lane between Barbi Lane and
Diamond Bar Boulevard for vehicles traveling northbound. Motion carried by the
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following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
V NEW BUSINESS: None
VI STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS:
T&T COMMISSION
Istik, Kung, Leonard, VC/Virginkar,
Chair/Morris
None
None
1. DPW/Liu stated that the December minutes will be included in the February
packet.
2. DPW/Liu reported that at the December 19, 2000 City Council meeting, staff
presented information regarding a light emitting diode (LED) traffic signal
conversion and rebate program which the Council approved. It is anticipated that
the conversion will be completed by the end of June, 2001.
VII ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
C/Leonard-Colby reported that with all of the mitigation measures imposed by the School
Traffic Study there is still a problem of vehicles spilling over onto Diamond Bar
Boulevard as northbound traffic makes a right turn onto Quail Summit Drive.
Chair/Morris reiterated his concerns about construction on Diamond Bar Boulevard at
Tin Drive interfering with through traffic during peak hours as well as the pavement
condition.
VIII ITEMS FROM STAFF
A. DPW/Liu reported that prior to the beginning of tonight's meeting, staff
distributed a complaint letter from Angela Chao to Commissioners regarding
neighbors parking in front of her residence. This letter will be forwarded
to the City's Code Enforcement Officer for review and follow-up.
B. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update for December, 2000 - Report presented by
Deputy Diane Dodd.
IX INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. Sunset Crossing Road Traffic Concerns.
Presentation by AE/Ilasin.
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C/Istik suggested that the speed limit be lowered to 25 mph.
VC/Virginkar recommended that if speeding concerns continue, consideration be
given to placing a stop sign at Tellgate Drive.
Chair/Morris suggested placing the speed trailer on Sunset Crossing Road. The
area west of the SR 57 contains a little league field, YMCA and residences. He is
concerned as to why the city has a 40 mph speed limit in that area. He would like
the Commission to investigate placement of a stop sign toward the lower end of
Sunset Crossing Road in the area of Tellgate Drive or Navajo Springs Road. His
primary concern is to keep vehicles on the SR 57 and reduce cut -through traffic.
C/Intik commented that at one time the Commission discussed creating a
meandering sidewalk and narrowing the street to slow the traffic. He believes that
an immediate step could be taken to curb the speeding vehicles by eliminating or
replacing the 40 mph sign at Prospectors Road.
B. Shaded Wood Road Parking Concern.
ET/Ilasin presented staff's report. Staff will continue to monitor the area with site
visits.
Chair/Morris suggested that staff be directed to look into mitigation measures
designed to discourage parking in front of residences and encourage parking in the
car pool lot.
C. Comprehensive School Safety Study Update.
Report by DSA/Smith. She indicated that representatives from Chaparral Middle
School, Golden Springs Elementary and Walnut Elementary will be present for
the February Commission meeting to discuss matters of concern.
D. City -Wide Comprehensive Trails Master Plan.
Chair/Morris reported on the joint Parks and Recreation and Traffic and
Transportation Commission meeting regarding the Trails Master Plan. He
expressed concern about the grade of some streets being considered for bike
routes.
C/Istik suggested that one lane on Sunset Crossing Road, a flat street and fairly
safe area to ride a bicycle, could be installed from Diamond Bar Boulevard to the
little league field and back.
E. Future Agenda Items.
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X SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS:
As agendized.
ADJOURNMENT:
C/Kung 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
8:10 p.m. to the joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on January 25, 2001 at
7:00 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Davi .Liu
Secretary
Attest:
Chairman Roland Morris
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