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Home My WebLink About2/12/2004CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Morris, Vice Chairman Pincher and Commissioners, Torng and Virginkar. Absent: Commissioner Vinod Kashyap Also Present: David Liu, Public Works Director, Fred Alamolhoda, Senior Engineer, Sharon Gomez, Senior Management Analyst; Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Assistant and Sgt. Chris Blasnek. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of January 8, 2004. CNirginkar moved, C/Torng seconded to approve the January 8, 2004 minutes as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: III. COMMISSION COMMENTS: None Offered. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. V. CONSENT CALENDAR: None, VI. ITEMS FROM STAFF Virginkar, Torng, VC/Pincher, Chair/Morris None Commissioner Kashyap A. Traffic Enforcement Update — Report by Sgt. Chris Blasnek - Received and filed on the following items: 1. Citations: 2001, 2002, and 2003 2. Collisions: 2001, 2002, and 2003 Sgt. Blasnek informed the Commission that when a party to a traffic collision reports even minor pain to the officer, that a traffic collision February 12, 2004 PAGE 2 T&T COMMISSION report must be filed. He further explains that this is why it may appear as though the collision numbers were higher. As requested, Sgt. Blasnek explained the Sheriff's Department "Stop Program" to the Commission. The Stop Program (Sheriff/Teen/Offender/Program) is currently being used in the City of San Dimas, by Lost Hills Sheriff station in an effort to divert chronic offenders of noise and speeding. The program operates via an "800" number to the Sheriff station, a report is taken, and follow-up is made with the parent(s) of the offender. C/Morris inquired about the cost of the program and Sgt. Blasnek answered that cost would be minimal. if approved by the City, he would volunteer to receive calls at City Hall. C/Morris feels that the "Stop Program" could serve as a way to lessen the cost of installing stop signs and speed humps if it is successful. PWD/Liu asked how the Sheriff deal with repeat offenders and Sgt. Blasnek replied that one possibility would be that since most teenage drivers have provisional driver licenses, that they could work together with the Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke the license of a repeat offender. The Commission concurred that the Council and the City should look into the program. C/Morris stated that it was the unanimous consensus of the Commission that they recommend the City Council adopts this type of program. 3. Radar Trailer Deployment 4. Results of Traffic Operations 5. Future Deployment of the Radar Trailer VII. OLD BUSINESS: None VIII. NEW BUSINESS: February 12, 2004 PAGE 3 T&T COMMISSION A. Request for Keep Clear Pavement Markings on Northbound Brea Canyon Road at Copper Canyon Drive Delilah Knox Rios, 3333 Brea Canyon Road, Suite 119, Diamond Bar, presented to the Commission her concern about not being able to exit out of Copper Canyon Drive onto Brea Canyon Road during the morning and afternoon peak traffic hours because of the intersection being blocked by cars. She further stated the difficulty she experiences when trying ' to turn onto southbound Diamond Bar Boulevard/Brea Canyon Cut -Off Road at the SR/57 freeway off -ramp. PWD/Liu responded to her concern about the Diamond Bar Boulevard/Brea Canyon Cut -Off Road off -ramp by confirming that the traffic signal project is in the design phase. C/Torng asked what would be the cost of "Keep Clear" pavement markings. SMA/Gomez stated that the maximum cost.would be $500.00. CNirginkar concurred that the traffic at that intersection is an issue and that the first step is to put pavement markings. CNirginkar moved, VC/Pincher seconded, to approve the installation of "Keep Clear" pavement markings at Northbound Brea Canyon Road at Copper Canyon Drive with the addition of a "Do Not Block intersection" sign. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Virginkar, Pincher, Torng, and Morris NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSINER: Kashyap IX. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: PWD/Liu reported that on January 20, 2004, the City Council approved the installation of Stop Signs and a -Crosswalk on Montefino Avenue at Paseo De Terrado Drive. At that meeting, the City Council also awarded a contract to New West Signal for the installation of traffic signals at Golden Springs Drive/Adel Avenue and at Golden Springs Drive/High Knob Road. X. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: CNirginkar relayed concerns of other residents about the difficulty of drivers exiting at Pointer Street at Pathfinder Road near Fire Station #119. PWD/Liu explained that the matter had been addressed by staff after it was confirmed that the intersection is located within the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles. CNirginkar expressed his disappointment about the lack of communication to the Traffic and Transportation Commission regarding the traffic impacts study done for Diamond Bar Center. February 12, 2004 PAGE 4 T&T COMMISSION PWD/Liu responded by stating that the Diamond Bar Center Project went through a public process and certainly staff should work closer with the Commission for informational purposes. PWD/Liu went on to invite the Commission on a tour of the Center with staff next week. C/Morris expressed concern about the 120 -day schedule for the traffic signal project at Golden Springs Drive and Ballena Drive. He also reported to staff that the ped light at the north side of Sunset Crossing Road at Diamond Bar Boulevard, going west to east, is not functioning properly. PWD/Liu responded that staff was made aware of this earlier in the week and that maintenance had been called out to the location. PWD/Liu further stated that the contractor who is working on the Golden Springs Drive and Ballena Drive traffic signal is also working on the Brea Canyon Road and Lycoming Street, Grand Avenue and Shotgun Lane traffic signals. He said that the contractor has been waiting on the arrival of the signal poles, and that now that they have arrived, the project should be completed by the end of February. XI, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Staff reported on the following items: A. Caltrans 57/60 interchange improvements PWD/Liu reported that because attendance was low at the last meeting, future meetings will be held on a bi-monthly basis. Sgt. Blasnek stated that Sheriff's deputies are made aware of all closures during their morning briefing sessions. Next meeting scheduled for April 14, 2004. B. Speed Hump Update SMA/Gomez reported that fifteen requests for speed humps have been received by the City, and that only six areas qualify for further investigation. Letters were sent to the residents notifying them that there needs to be 67% percent of residents in agreement. C. Chaparral Middle School Traffic Circulation Plan SMA/Gomez reports that after follow-up meetings with the school and Sheriff's Department the existing traffic circulation plan will require some modifications. Staff hopes to implement these modifications with the help of educating the students and parents. February 12, 2004 PAGE 5 T&T COMMISSION D. Golden Springs/Carpio Signal Timing SMA/Gomez reports that City's maintenance crew and traffic engineer checked the timing adequacy at this location. E. Golden Springs/Sabana Foothill Bus Stop PWD/Liu reports that staff has been out to the site and determined that the bus stop should stay where it is presently located. Staff will continue to observe the condition. XII. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS — as agendized. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission, Chairman Morris adjourned the meeting. at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully, David . iu, Secretary Attest: r Chairman Roland Morris