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Home My WebLink About8/14/2008CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Mok 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: Chair Mok led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL: Commissioner House, Vice Chairman Jimmy Lin, Chair Kenneth Mok Absent: Commissioners Liana Pincher and Michael Shay were excused. Also Present: David Liu, Public Works Director; Rick Yee, Senior Civil Engineer; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Christian Malpica Perez, Associate Engineer, and Marcy Hilario, Senior Administrative Assistant. ,APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of the June 12, 2008 regular meeting. C/House moved, VC/Lin seconded, to approve the June 12, 2008 minutes as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: House, VC/Lin, Chair/Mok NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Pincher, Shay PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Received and Filed Traffic Enforcement Updates for: 1. Citations: May, June & July 2008 2. Collisions: May, June & July 2008 3. Street Sweeping: May, June & July 2008 AUGUST 14, 2008 PAGE 2 T&T COMMISSION IV. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS - None V. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS — C/House said he had received several complaints from residents about phone call and/or e-mail response by the Sheriff's Department and wondered what could be done to make the deputies more available. PWD/Liu responded that the Commissioners need to assure residents that the Sheriff's Department is responding as rapidly as possible and has always provided excellent service as expected. If there are specific and unique situations residents should contact City Hall staff. While our Traffic Sgt. Mark Saunders has been out on medical leave for several months and it is not known when to expect his return to duty, staff feels that the Sheriff's Department is very responsive. C/House said he was a retired L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy and he cannot get anyone to respond to his e-mails and if he cannot get a response he does not know how the public is able to get a response. Perhaps he needs to go through staff because he has been unable to get response regarding issues at the schools. PWD/Liu asked C/House to include staff in the communications so that staff could follow through. C/House said he heard at the NTMP meeting on Tuesday, August 12th, that the City was updating school signage and striping that included stop signs. AssocE/Molina responded that the City was updating the signage in vicinity of schools to the current MUTCD standards. At Golden Springs Elementary, the City has included the addition of stop signs as part of the update. C/House said he was curious about Evergreen Elementary and AssocE/Molina stated that staff has not reviewed plans for other schools and would have to get back to the Commission on Evergreen Elementary School. VC/Lin asked if the 57/60 interchange was included in the L.A. County sales tax increase package and PWD/Liu responded that it was not. SGVCOG said they would not support the half -cent sales tax ballot measure because, in their opinion, it was not equitable for the San Gabriel Valley residents. Chair/Mok said he participated in the dedication of the traffic signal at Racquet Club and Golden Springs and it was encouraging to hear the residents express their appreciation. VI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Brea Canyon Grade Separation Project — SCE/Yee stated that the opening is anticipated for the end of October. B. Traffic Signal Interconnect Links — Phase I — SCE/Yee reported that the project is near completion and the fiber optic line installation is slated to occur over the next several weeks. C. Verizon's FIGS Project — SCE/Yee said the fiber optic service installation to residences has been underway in Area 4 since April and the infrastructure is scheduled to be completed over the next several weeks with service available in October. AUGUST 14, 2008 PAGE 3 T&T COMMISSION D. Grand Avenue Street Improvements —Phase II I —SCE/Yee reported that work began in the medians on August 13th with completion anticipated about the end of September. K L M. N City Council Goals & Objectives for FY 2008-09 — PWD/Liu highlighted four items having to do with on-going traffic mitigation efforts. Industry's Grand Avenue Bridge Widening/Interchange Project — PWD/Liu stated that recently the City of Industry submitted the project study report to Caltrans and is hoping for approval by the end of 2008. Lemon Avenue On/Off Ramps Project — PWD/Liu reported that Industry indicated in a letter to Caltrans their preference to pursue alternative 3. D.B. is conducting an economic impact analysis to determine if the closing of the Brea Canyon Road ramps would negatively impact contiguous businesses. SR57/60 Feasibility Study — PWD/Liu stated that Metro is considering three concepts that would support substantial traffic operation benefits for the interchange. The City of Industry has indicated that the Grand Avenue Interchange design will be consistent with the preferred concept. Diamond Ride (Dial -A -Cab) Program — PWD/Liu reported that at its August 5th meeting, the City Council reviewed the program and enhanced the medical facilities boundary for users. Diamond Bar Boulevard and Mountain Laurel Crosswalk — SCE/Yee stated that a dedicated right -turn pocket will be implemented from southbound Diamond Bar Boulevard onto westbound Mountain Laurel, striping modification, and a dedicated right -turn phase to increase circulation. PWD/Liu responded to Commissioners' comments that staff would continue to monitor the changes for improved circulation and possible further mitigation. 2007-2008 CDBG Curb Ramp Project — AssocE/Molina reported that the project was completed this week in the area of the Quail Summit Elementary school with installation and upgrade of 19 curb ramps to current ADA standards. NTMP — Palomino Drive, Forest Canyon Neighborhoods — AssocE/Molina reported that about eight (8) residents attended the very successful August 11 th meeting and all attendees were in favor of the proposed plans with minor modifications for the Palomino neighborhood. Staff anticipates construction to commence in late October. The Forest Canyon neighborhood will hold its first meeting on Monday, August 25th. Residential -Area 4/Arterial — Zone 2 Slurry Seal Project — AssocE/Molina indicated that this project is on hold and the contractor has until September4"' to secure a supplier. Chino Hills Parkway Street Rehab Project—AssocE/Molina reported that staff is currently reviewing five (5) design proposals and awaiting Caltrans' authorization to move forward with a design contract. VII. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS: As listed in the Agenda. AUGUST 14, 2008 PAGE 4 T&T COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission, Chair/Mok adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 91f� day of OCT06 IZ- 2008. Respectfull i i' Da Id G. Liu, Secretary Attest: Ch4rman Kenneth Mok