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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/8/2004CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC. AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION JULY 8, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pincher called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the South Coast Quality Management/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive,AiDiaamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Pincher and Commissioners Morris and Shah. Vice Chairman Torng and Commissioner Virginkar were excused. Also Present: David Liu, Public Works Director, Fred Alamolhoda, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Assistant Engineer; Sharon Gomez, Senior Management Analyst and Debbie Gonzales, Administrative Assistant. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of June 10, 2004. C/Shah moved, C/Morris seconded to approve the June 10, 2004 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Shah, Morris, Chair/Pincher NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Virginkar, VC/Torng i1. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. III• CONSENT CALENDAR: None IV. ITEMS FROM STAFF A. Traffic Enforcement Update — Received and filed on the following items: . Citations: June 2004 2. Collisions: June 2004 3. Future Deployment of the Radar Trailer V. OLD BUSINESS: None July 8, 2004 PAGE 2 VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Traffic Concerns on Armitos Place at Rockbury Drive. T&T COMMISSION AE/Molina presented staff's report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with staff to install Multi -Way stop Signs on Armitos Place and Rockbury Drive. AE/Molina read the following letters into the record: Howard Hamilton, 546 South Armitos Place, said that he had voiced his concerns about speeding traffic problems. He felt that a stop sign at Rockbury Drive might help but felt the City should consider installation of speed humps. Joe and Terry, 550 Armitos Place, said that installation of a multi -way stop sign at Rockbury Drive and Armitos Place would be very important as well as installation of several "Enforced by Rada" because it is a main entrance to the community. signs on Armitos Place AE/Molina responded to C/Morris that the distance from Darrin Drive to Rockbury Drive was approximately 2,230 feet and from Bowcreek Drive to Rockbury Drive 860 feet. C/Shah asked if there was discussion of speed humps in the past. PWD/Liu could not recall whether this street was discussed for speed humps. If a request were submitted prior to City Council's adoption of the policy it would have been denied and alternative mitigation would have been considered. It would have been unlikely a stop sign installation would have been recommended for Top Court since it is a cul-de-sac and at a curve. C/Morris would prefer to have the residents present to speak further on this issue. In his opinion, this area would be better served by a speed hump than by a stop sign. In addition, the area should be a priority for enforcement. Chair/Pincher said it was clear the recorded speeds were unacceptable. She said that even though she agreed with staff's recommendation she felt it would be advisable to continue this matter to August 12, 2004 to give other Commissioners an opportunity to comment on the matter. C/Morris felt it would be helpful to include current signage in staff's report such as, 'Watch Downhill Speed," "Speed Enforced by Radar" and other signage as appropriate. July 8, 2004 PAGE 3 T&T COMMISSION With Commission concurrence, this matter was continued to the meeting of August 12, 2004. PWD/Liu stated that area residents would be re -noticed about this item for the August 12, 2004 meeting. B. Traffic Concerns on Pantera Drive at Rexford Court. SMA/Gomez presented staff's report. Staff recommended that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with staff to install Multi -Way Stop Signs on Pantera Drive and Rexford Court. Charles Beck, 938 Pantera Drive said that he and his wife walk during the evening hours. In general, they have observed that drivers approaching stop signs do not stop. Without enforcement this practice will continue. His wife has difficulty exiting the driveway in the early morning hours due to the speeding traffic. In addition, he has not seen any crosswalks allowing children to cross the street to get to the school. He felt speed humps would be a good alternative to Botts Dots. There are no crosswalks at the park. There is a lot of foot traffic, especially during City sponsored events. He was also concerned that alcohol was being served at some of these events. SMA/Gomez responded to C/Shah that there are no other stop signs in the area. There is a school zone sign directly across from Rexford Court on the northbound side and close to Bowcreek Drive on the southbound side. C/Shah felt it would be good to post lower speed limits during school session. SMA/Gomez stated that school zone speed limits are the same as the residential speed limit of 25 mph. Chair/Pincher believed there was an open area on the northeast side of Pantera Drive. SMA/Gomez said Chair/Pincher was correct, that there was an open space between the last houses (859 Pantera Drive) on the east side up to Pantera Park. However, the school was designed with a U- shaped drop off zone and that the school has been less than successful in getting parents to use. instead, parents park on Pantera Drive and allow their children to cross the street on their own and in front of traffic. Mid -block and mid -block crosswalks are always discouraged. Chair/Pincher said given the attainable speed at the school would this item include a "Stop Ahead" sign. SMA/Gomez responded affirmatively. C/Morris moved, C/Shah seconded, to concur with staff to install Multi -Way Stop Signs on Pantera Drive and Rexford Court. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Morris, Shah, Chair/Pincher NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS. Virginkar, VC/Torng July 8, 2004 PAGE 4 T&T COMMISSION VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: PWD/Liu reported that at its June 15, 2004 meeting, Council approved the Commission's recommendation to install multi -way stop signs on Prospectors Road at Rock River Drive. At the July 6, 2004 meeting, the Council awarded the pavement management system contract to Mactec, a consultant who would work with the City to develop a seven-year capital improvement program for street Pavement. Also Council approved an annual contract extension with Diversified Para -Transit, the City's Dial -A -Ride serviccontractor. At the July 20, 2004 e meeting staff will forward its recommendation to award the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program contract. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: C/Morris requested staff to re-evaluate the timing of the signal at Carpio Drive and Golden Springs Drive, to address the needs of the Fire Department. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Diamond Bar High School Traffic Circulation SMA/Gomez reported that during this summer the school will be resurfacing the parking lot to help with circulation. Currently the school is in the design Phase and their architect is working with the City to coordinate with the signal and traffic circulation plan initiated last year. Construction' should be completed prior to the start of the fall semester. Chair/Pincher said that in the past she made all effort to avoid the school during morning and evening peak hours. However, last year the circulation was much improved due to the staggered hours, defined parking spaces along Pathfinder Road, new signalization, etc. B. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. SE/Alamolhoda stated that staff intends to take this matter to the City Council for award of contract at its July 20, 2004 meeting with a kickoff meeting to follow soon thereafter. C. SR 57/60 Direct HOV Connector Project SE/Alamolhoda reported that the SR 57/60 HOV project schedule was basically on -target. However, the reopening of the westbound Grand Avenue on-ramp would continue to be delayed due to issues with the concrete and rebar. He said that reopening was anticipated for July 15 but he doubted it would happen that soon and commencement of construction for other ramps would depend on the opening of the Avenue on-ramp. westbound Grand July 8, 2004 PAGE 5 T&T COMMISSION D. Speed Hump Installation at Great Bend Drive and Goldrush Drive. SMA/Gomez stated that on June 27, 2004 the asphalt humps and warning signs were installed. She received positive input from staff members and residents. X. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS — as adgendized. XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. Preferential Parking on Laurel Rim Drive B. Diamond Bar Boulevard and Acacia Hill Road "Keep Clear" ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission, Chairman Pincher adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully, Da id G. Liu. Secretary