HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-10 SC MINUTES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF-THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION
May 10, 2001 Council Chambers
6:30 p.m. Public Services Building
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call:
Present: Chair Gove; Commissioners Acton, Cochrane, Liken (arrived at 6:42),
Lopez, and McAlister
Absent: Commissioner White
Also present: Ralph Leyva, Senior Civil Engineer; Majed AI-Ghafry, Civil Engineer; Jeff
Moneda,Assistant Civil Engineer; Sgt. Bryan Treul;and Florence Picardal,
Recording Secretary
Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Silent Prayer
3. Opening Statement
Opening statement read by Chair Gove..
4. Approval of Minutes-April 12,2001
April 12, 2001 minutes were not available.
5. Oral Communications
None
6. 2001 Intersection Evaluation List-Traffic Signal Warrant
Accepted into record.
7. Letter on Denial of All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Palomar Street with First Avenue
Accepted into record.
8. Information Memorandum to Council on Denial of All-Way atthe Intersection of Palomar Street
with First Avenue
Accepted into record.
MEETING AGENDA
9. Report on all-way stop control on Allen School Lane/Surrey Drive
Mr.AI-Ghafry presented staff report and slide show.
Staff Recommendation:,That the Safety Commission accept the report and consider staffs recommendation
to deny the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Alley School Lane with Surrey Drive,
based on the intersection receiving 29 points of a possible 100 points,where 45 points are needed to justify
the installation of the all-way stop control.
Safety Commission Minutes
May 10,2001 Page 2
Public hearing opened.
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The following persons spoke in favor of staffs recommendation:
1. Charles Harmstead, 279 Surrey Drive, Bonita, CA
2. Kurt Reichert, 298 Surrey Drive, Bonita, CA
The following persons spoke against staffs recommendation:
1. Gary J. Amaral, 4033 Allen School Road, Bonita, CA
2. Wanda Brock, 4397 Allen School Lane, Bonita, CA
3. Jerry Schlegel, 200 Surrey Drive, Bonita, CA
4. Mr. Buguay, 913 Buckaroo Lane, Bonita, CA
5. Ann Amaral,4033 Allen School Road, Bonita, CA
6. Michael Murphy, 4333 Allen School Lane, Bonita, CA
7. Bob McMeans, 944 Buckaroo Lane, Bonita, CA
8. John Paul Johnson, 208 Surrey Drive, Bonita, CA
9. Tracy Goodwin (Principal;Allen/Ann Daley Elementary School), 943°Granger St., San Diego
10. Joseph Paulis, 927 Wrangler Court, Bonita, CA
11. Diana Murphy, 4033 Allen School Lane, Bonita, CA
12. John Westerman, 957 Buckaroo Lane, Bonita, CA
Public hearing closed.
Commission Discussion: Commissioner Lopez asked how many children attend Allen Elementary School.
Principal Goodwin stated 480 students. Commissioner Acton asked Principal Goodwin if there were any after
school programs. Principal Goodwin stated yes, DASH Program (approx. 50 students)and YMCA daycare
(open until 6:00 p.m.) Commissioner Liken discussed the City's Speed Hump Policy. Mr.AI-Ghafry stated
Allen School Road would not qualify for speed humps because the north side has no curb and emergency
vehicles use-the street for an access corridor. Commissioner Liken thanked Principal Goodwin for the
school's participation. Commissioner Liken asked if radar enforcement could be utilized. Sgt. Treul stated
radar enforcement could be enforced. He stated he was in favor of an ali-way stop at this location.
Commissioner Liken thanked the residents for their participation. Mr. AI-Ghafry stated that 21 phone calls
were received, 15 for installation of the all-way stop and 6 against the installation of the all-way stop.
Commissioner Cochrane stated that with the limited sight distance and the proximity of the elementary school,
he was in favor of an alkway stop. He expressed his appreciation to all the residents for their participation.
Commissioner Acton was in favor of an all-way stop and radar enforcement. Commissioner McAlister stated
that he was in favor of the all-way stop. He also expressed his appreciation to the Principal and residents for
their participation. Commissioner Lopez stated he was in favor of an all-way stop at this location.
Commissioner Liken asked Ann Amaral if traffic patterns have changed in their neighborhood. Ms.Amaral
stated the she felt the traffic'patterns have changed. There appears to be more drivers that are rushed and
tend to speed. Commissioner Lopez had concerns about the children crossing to walk on the unpaved side of
the street. Principal Goodwin stated that the students are encouraged to use the south side,which is paved.
Commissioner Acton asked if the trees on the corner property could be trimmed to improve visibility. Mr.AI-
Ghafry stated actions have already been taken.
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Safety Commission Minutes
May 10, 2001 Page 3
MSC(McAlister/Acton)to install an all-way stop control at the intersection of Allen School Lane and Surrey
Drive. (6-0-1, White absent).
10. Action Summary Update/Staff Comments
Action Summary Update accepted into record. No staff comments.
11. Traffic Accident Summary—March 2001
Sgt.Treul pointed out that the some statistics were in the negative,possibly attributed to the addition of more
stop signs and traffic signals,which, in turn, results in safer/smarter drivers.
12. Commissioner Comments
None.
ADJOURNMENT AT 7:40 P.M. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of June 14, 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary
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