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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/2005CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pincher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice -Chair Shah led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Pincher, Vice -Chair Shah and Commissioners Mok and Shay. Commissioner Virginkar was excused. Also Present: David Liu, Public Works Director; Fred Alamolhoda, Senior Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Assistant Engineer and Michelle Chan, Senior Administrative Assistant. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of September 8, 2005 — Continued to November 10, 2005. IL PUBLIC COMMENTS: Douglas Barcon, 404 N. Rock River Drive, requested that the City consider changing the protected left turn arrow at the intersection of North Diamond Bar Boulevard at the northbound SR57, across from Kentucky Fried Chicken, to a left turn arrow with a green yield light similar to the one on Copley Drive at Golden Springs Drive to allow people to make a left turn when there is no oncoming traffic in order to avoid traffic backup. PWD/Liu explained that staff recently responded to Mr. Barcon that the City installed the protective left -turn arrows to reduce right-angle type of accidents at the intersection. The City will continue to closely monitor the situation. At this time, based on the accident history and the conditions (prevailing speed on the arterial) the signal needs to function as it currently exists. Staff may consider adjusting the signal timing during non -peak hours if warranted upon investigation. 11I. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) — Received and Filed. OCTOBER 13, 2005 PAGE 2 T&T COMMISSION PWD/Liu responded to C/Shay that the process of getting the information out to the public could start as early as November/December. The actual project timeline is contemplated to take between six and twelve months. VC/Shah moved, C/Shay seconded to receive and file. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mok, Shay, VC/Shah, Chair/Pincher NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Virginkar IV. ITEMS FROM STAFF A. Traffic Enforcement Update - Received and filed on the following items: Citations: September 2005 2. Collisions: September 2005 3. Future Deployment of the Radar Trailer V. OLD BUSINESS: None VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Pavement Management System AE/Molina presented staffs report on the newly adopted Pavement Management System (PMS) for the City. In April 2004 the City Council opted to revise the five-year slurry seal program to a seven-year program in an effort to reduce general fund expenditures and to ensure that the City would receive maximum return on street rehabilitation expenditures. In accordance with the seven-year plan, MACTEC, the City's consultant, developed a pavement management system. There are about 130 centerline miles within the City. Approximately 104 of those miles are residential and the remaining are arterials, minor arterials and collector streets. The objective of the pavement management system is to 1) provide the documentation and certification required by MTA for federal and State funding, 2) provide an inventory and evaluation of the roadway network, and 3) identify future and current needs to assist in the preparation of the annual budget for street maintenance and rehab. The PMS is compatible with the City's GIS and will be available to residents and staff online, MACTEC found that the City's Pavement Condition Index for D.B. was 75 indicating that overall D.B. streets are in very good condition. OCTOBER I3, 2005 PAGE 3 T&T COMMISSION VC/Shah asked if the PMS would analyze anticipated street repairfor 10-15-20 years and AE/Molina responded that the program provides a seven-year analysis. Based on the PCI the system determined whether the streets needed to be done this year or six years from now. If there is complete failure the program recommends reconstruction. PWD/Liu explained that this is an updated software program. The City began its first pavement management system in 1994. Annual the City receives approximately $175-180,000 from the federal government for use on arterials. Other sources are Prop A and C funds from MTA, state gas tax funds as well as general fund monies. C/Shay asked if the City intended to patch and maintain or repair Grand Avenue and Golden Springs during and after construction of the Target Center. PWD/Liu responded that the entire length of Grand Avenue was identified for repair and the City had already budgeted monies for this project. He referred to Item B. under Informational Items -- Grand Avenue Improvements Project — Phases I&II. Phase I consists of resurfacing of Grand Avenue from the freeway to the Brookfield Homes entry. VC/Shah asked if Target was contributing to the street improvements and PWD/Liu responded "yes." C/Mok asked who had conducted the PMS field inventory and how those individuals determined the street rankings. AE/Molina responded that field technicians follow the Micro -Paver handbook that calls out 18 types of distresses. The observers look at the street and based on 100 foot sections of street, the types of distresses seen by the technicians are entered into the program and the program develops the PCI using those entries. Chair/Pincher wanted to know what types of distresses required more maintenance and whether some streets required more maintenance than other streets due to natural phenomenon such as water runoff, etc. AE/Molina said she understood. that one of the worst types of distress was alligator cracking that indicated a problem within the sub -grade and alligator cracking required a complete reconstruction of the street. The Micro -Paver System can distinguish the types of distresses and rank them accordingly. Potholes are inconvenient but they do not indicate a problem with the sub -grade. Following discussion, C/Shay moved, C/Mok seconded, to received and file the report. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Mok, Shay, VC/Shah, Chair/Pincher None Virginkar COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: OCTOBER 13, 2005 PAGE 4 T&T COMMISSION VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS PWD/Liu reported that on September 20th staff met with City Council during its Study Session to discuss the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. That night City Council awarded the construction contract to Sully -Miller for the Walnut Drive Street Rehab Project. Next Tuesday night the Council is expected to approve a recommendation for a consultant to begin design work on a new signal on Grand Avenue at Cleghorn. PWD/Liu announced that SE/Alamolhoda was leaving the City to form his own consulting business and that he would continue to assist the City on current projects. VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS C/Mok thanked his colleagues for welcoming him to the Commission. Chair/Pincher encouraged the new Commissioners to attend the Traffic Commissioners Workshop on November 5. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Caltrans 57/60 Freeway Construction Project SE/Alamolhoda stated that according to Caltrans the project is progressing according to schedule. This month there were problems with the signals on Grand Avenue that created additional congestion. B. Grand Avenue Improvements Project — Phases I&II SE/Aimolhoda explained that almost half of the $2.3 million project is being paid by Target/Lewis Homes. Last week the City received an unanticipated estimate from Edison for $700,000 to relocate two towers. As a result, the City Target and Lewis Homes are meeting to discuss this issue. The City received comments from Caltrans on the $2 million Phase II project and staff is in the process of submitting its responses. As soon as the project is approved it will be advertised for bids. C. Traffic Signal modifications and Installations Project PWD/Liu reported that all of the projects were budgeted and were in progress in the current fiscal year. Both the SR57 northbound/Diamond Bar Boulevard and left turn signal on Diamond Bar Boulevard at Sunset Crossing were completed on September 20th and the contractor has moved on to the Diamond Bar Boulevard at Cold Spring and Diamond Bar Boulevard at Maple Hill intersections. OCTOBER 13, 2005 PAGE 5 T&T COMMISSION D. CDBG Sidewalk Project (Diamond Bar Boulevard from Solitaire to Park & Ride) AE/Molina reported that on October 4th Council awarded a construction contract for installation of 6000 lineal feet of sidewalk along the west side of Diamond Bar Boulevard from Solitaire to the Caltrans Park & Ride. Construction commencement date is yet to be determined. E. Target/Brookfield Homes Project SE/Alamolhoda stated that the contractor completed the major portion of earth movement last week. Staff and Brookfield Homes held the pre -construction meeting this week and construction is slated to take place in 18 phases with 11 phases of condominiums and 7 phases of single-family residences with the Projects commencing simultaneously and overlapping in the process. Completion is anticipated for 2008. C/Shay asked who was responsible for marketing to attract other businesses to the Target Center. PWD/Liu responded that Interim Community Development Director/Fong and CM/Lowry were in discussions with Target and prospective businesses during this ongoing effort to bring in the best possible restaurants for the City and at this point, the City does not know what businesses will occupy the two restaurant pads. F. Westbound Golden Springs Drive "Reduced Speed Ahead" signs PWD/Liu reported that the signs were installed at the request of C/Shay. G. Industry's Grand Avenue Bridge Widening/Interchange Project SE/Alamolhoda indicated that staff met with Industry and Caltrans on several occasions and conceptual drawings were submitted and reviewed. PWD/Liu responded to VC/Shah that until D.B. understood what the ultimate benefits would be to the City, D.B. had made it very clear to Industry that the City was not willing to expand its roadway system to accommodate an eight - lane roadway transition from Industry. VC/Shah said he was very impressed with staff's thought process on this issue. H. Lemon Avenue On and Off Ramps Project SE/Alamolhoda explained that this majorjoint project with Industry would be paid with Industry funds and federal funds received by D.B. The project is in the conceptual phase at this time. One of the consultants proposed putting in a collector road north of SR-60beginning at the Brea Canyon Road westbound OCTOBER 13, 2005 PAGE 6 T&T COMMISSION on-ramp running parallel along the SR -60 designed to exit at Lemon or across Lemon at the westbound on-ramp. D.B. is concerned that this project may adversely affect businesses. The City is very supportive of the project and wants to make certain that D.B. residents and businesses are treated fairly through a locally preferred alternative. VC/Shah recommended the City establish a task force to study the project concept and to support staff. X. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS: As listed in the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission, Chair Pincher adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Respectfully, avid . iu, Secretary Attest. A Chair Liana Pincher