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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/14/2001CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JUNE 14, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Virginkar called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in 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 Commissioner Leonard. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Chairman Arun Virginkar, Vice Chairman Jack Istik, and Commissioners Joseph Kung, Joyce Leonard and Roland Morris. Also Present were: David Liu, Director of Public Works; Kirk Phillips, Associate Engineer; John Ilasin, Assistant Engineer; Linda Smith, Development Services Assistant; Sharon Gomez, Administrative Assistant, and Deputy Diane Dodd, DB/Walnut Sheriff's Station. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of April 12, 2001. VC/Istik moved, C/Kung seconded, to approve the April 12, 2001 meeting minutes. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kung, Leonard, VC/Istik, Chair/Virginkar NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: C/Morris ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Minutes of May 10, 2001. C/Morris moved, C/Kung seconded, to approve the May 10, 2001 meeting minutes. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kung, Morris, Chair/Virginkar NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Leonard, VC/Istik ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None III COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered. JUNE 14, 2001 PAGE 2 T&T COMMISSION IV PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ray Hallenbeck, 208 Navajo Springs Road, said that stop signs at EI Encino Drive and Decorah Road and Del Sol Lane have not mitigated the speeding vehicles in his area. In fact, the problem may be worse than it was prior to installation of the stop signs. He explained why he believes that speed humps are needed. He presented a petition signed by 57 residents of the area requesting installation of a speed hump. Craig Klute 21217 Fountain Springs Drive, suggested that the Commission consider implementation of Part 2 of Plan 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Study - the installation of chokers on Fountain Springs and Cold Spring as recommended by the traffic engineer. Additionally, residents would like for the City to consider installation of traffic islands as part of the Brea Canyon Road Project. He also asked for increased traffic and parking enforcement in the area. Either enforce the signs around the high school or remove them. V CONSENT CALENDAR: None VI OLD BUSINESS: A. Grand Avenue at Cleghorn Drive Traffic Concerns - Report by AE/Phillips. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission receive public comments and discuss the Traffic concerns at Grand Avenue and Cleghorn Drive and consider a modification to the striping and include botts dots on the striping. Janet Gagner, 1171 Cleghorn Drive, said she and her family have heard, seen and personally witnessed hundreds of accidents at the corner of Cleghorn Drive and Grand Avenue. Her tract is the only one in the City that does not have a traffic signal exit. Instead of botts dots, she recommended three foot pegs (delineaters) to separate traffic lanes. She believed that a public transportation connection between Chino Hills and Valley Boulevard would help to alleviate the traffic on Grand Avenue. DPW/Liu informed the attendees that the City Council will consider the installation of a traffic signal at Clear Creek Drive as part of the FY 2001-2001 budget. Staff prefers to install Botts dots as an initial mitigation measure and monitor their effectiveness. C/Morris moved, C/Leonard seconded, to adopt staff's recommendation. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kung, Leonard, Morris, VC/Istik, Chair/Virginkar NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None B. Chaparral Middle School Traffic Concerns - Report by DSA/Smith. Jan Keating, Principal, Chaparral Middle School, said it is imperative that the safety of the school's students be preserved. C JUNE 141 2001 PAGE 3 T&T COMMISSION Steve Carr, Counselor, Chaparral Middle School, reviewed traffic problems at the school, issues related to the basic traffic problem and offered the following solution: 1) Place a "Yield" sign on Spruce Tree Drive at Iron Bark Drive for people attempting to make a right turn onto Iron Bark Drive. David Little, 22910 Aspen Knoll Drive, explained why he disagrees with the installation of a "Yield" sign. He cannot exit his neighborhood and there is no outlet at Spruce Tree Drive and Mountain Laurel Way. Traffic backs up to the top of the hill. In 1998 he suggested the installation of three way stop signs at Spruce Tree Drive and Mountain Laurel Way as well as, Iron Bark Drive and Spruce Tree Drive. A "Yield" sign is not fair to the residents. The first priority is safety for the students and the second important issue is respect for the residents. Steve Tye, Chinook Place, said he believes Mr. Little's solution of three way stop signs at Iron Bark Drive and Spruce Tree Drive and Mountain Laurel Way and Spruce Tree Drive would do a great deal to relieve the problem. In addition, he recommended a left turn signal leaving Mountain Laurel Way and entering Diamond Bar Boulevard. Following extensive discussion of various options, the Commissioners concurred to request staff to prepare an analysis of all options at the July meeting. The Commissioners requested that minutes of the meetings during which this issue was discussed should be included in the report. DPW/Liu said that in staff's opinion, mitigation requires the full cooperation of residents, students, parents and the school district. Staff feels that the mitigation measures suggested this evening will result in some improvements. The school district's resources are limited. However, that does not mean that the City should not continue to work with the school district toward a more satisfactory resolution. C. Sunset Crossing Road Speeding Concerns - Report by AE/Phillips. Mr. Hallenbeck reiterated his concerns about speeding vehicles in his neighborhood. He asked for traffic statistics. Following discussion, C/Leonard moved, VC/Istik seconded, to accept staff's recommendation to have increased enforcement on the posted 30 MPH limit on Sunset Crossing Road between Del Sol Lane and Diamond Bar Boulevard as well as, additional placements of the speed trailer on an "as needed" basis to monitor the Navajo Spring Road, Decorah Road, Sunset Crossing Road area. DPW/Liu responded to VC/lstik's question regarding consideration of a 25 MPH speed limit on Sunset Crossing Road, that the street does not meet the CVC requirement for being a residential street. In his opinion, if Bower Cascade Place at Sunset Crossing Road does not meet the all -way -stop warrant, Navajo Spring Road will not meet the warrant. Staff can present other options for consideration such as Botts dots or speed humps along Navajo Spring Road. 1 JUNE 14, 2001 PAGE 4 T&T COMMISSION Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kung, Leonard, Morris, VC/Istik, Chair/Virginkar NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None VC/Istik requested discussion of speed humps in response to the residents' petition. The Commission concurred to request staff to agendize this matter for discussion. VII NEW BUSINESS: 1. Neil Armstrong School Traffic Concerns/Circulation - Report by DSA/Smith. Erwin Hildenhagen has two foster children currently attending Neil Armstrong School. Over the past 11 years he has had 195 foster children attending Neil Armstrong. The last six months the traffic has been very bad - double parking, parking in the crosswalk, making illegal u -turns, etc. He believes enforcement should be increased in the area. He does not believe a crosswalk will help the situation. A crossing guard might help, but enforcement is the most important aspect of curing the situation. C/Leonard moved, C/Morris seconded, to recommend re -installation of a ladder type crosswalk at Clearview Crest Drive at Chicora Drive with necessary red curbing as recommended by staff and approval of a crossing guard for the crosswalk at Clearview Crest Drive at Chicora Drive as well as, heavier enforcement at peak school hours as recommended by staff. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Kung, Leonard, Morris, VC/Istik, Chair/Virginkar NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None VIII STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTIONS ITEMS: DPW Liu reported that at its May 15 meeting the City Council adopted the Recreation Trails and Bicycle Route Master Plan. On June 5 the City Council approved the Brea Canyon Road Streetscape Project plans and specifications. On June 12 the Planning Commission found the Capital Improvement Program to be in compliance with the General Plan. IX ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: C/Morris recommended a joint meeting between staff, school officials and law enforcement to discuss school enforcement related issues for a better understanding of enforcement resource availability. C/Leonard suggested the school districts be encouraged to appoint a task force to include law enforcement, AAA, school officials, etc. to promote more education in the schools about school traffic related issues, encourage parents and residents to consider other routes to and JUNE 14, 2001 PAGE 5 T&T COMMISSION from the schools and residences, and speak realistically about enforcement. Chair/Virginkar is concerned that when residents voice their concerns about the lack of traffic enforcement there is no feedback about the City's activities. Month after month residents come before the Commission to voice their concerns about lack of enforcement and the Commission has no information available to respond to indicate that enforcement has been increased in certain areas of concern. He would like for the City to be accountable to the residents and provide direct response to their requests. DPW/Liu suggested the Commission send a memorandum to the City Council about its wishes regarding traffic enforcement. DPW/Liu reported that CM/Lowry has asked Captain Yim to prepare a public safety program for D.B. Staff members will be designated to work with the Sheriff's Department, neighborhood residents, community groups, etc. X ITEMS FROM STAFF: 1. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update: May, 2001 - Report by Deputy Dodd. XI INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Armitos Place Speeding Concerns - Report by AE/Phillips. 2. Left -turn Timing at Golden Springs Drive and Brea Canyon Road - Report by AE/Phillips. 3. Diamond Bar Boulevard at Quail Summit Drive Traffic Signal Timing Concerns - Report by DPW/Liu. 4. First Quarter Crime Statistics - Report by Deputy Dodd. 5. Future Agenda Items: 1) Consideration of Navajo Spring Road speed hump petition. 2) Request for a "keep clear" pavement legend on Gerndal Street at Brea Canyon Road. 3) Request from Country View Homeowners Association for consideration of parking along Diamond Bar Boulevard. 4) Chaparral Middle School traffic concerns. XII SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS: JUNE 14, 2001 As agendized. XIII ADJOURNMENT: PAGE 6 T&T COMMISSION Upon motion by C/Leonard, seconded by C/Kung, there being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission, Chair/Virginkar adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m. Attest: Chairman Arun Virginkar 1 Respectfully, avi G. flu Secretary