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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-09 SC MINUTESMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHULA VISTA (TRAFFIC) SAFETY COMMISSION November 9, 2006 Community Room 6.00 p.m. Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call: Present: Chair Perrett; Commissioners Liken, Lopez, Moriarty, Cochrane, and Rosario Late: Vice -Chair AI-Ghafry (excused) Also present: Acting Principal Civil Engineer, Jim Newton Acting Senior Civil Engineer, Patrick Moneda Officer Ryan Mullen Recording Secretary, Lindsey Walters 2. Pledge of Allegiance/Silent Prayer 3. Introduction of New Commissioner Patricia Moriarty to replace former Chair White. 4. Opening Statement Opening statement read by Chair Perrett. 5. Approval of Minutes: September 14, 2006 MSC to approve minutes from September 14, 2006 meeting. (5-0-1-1, Commissioner Moriarty abstains; Vice -Chair AI-Ghafry late). 6. Safety Commission Attendance Report New addition to regular Safety Commission Agenda packet. MEETING AGENDA 7. Special Recoanition: Carol Gove, John Willett 8. Oral Communications None. 9. Report on the Traffic Conditions on Old Janal Ranch Road and the Request for Additional On - street Parking on Olympic Vista Road At the August 10, 2006 Safety Commission Meeting, Mr. Charles Bray, Ms. Kathleen Reid, and Ms. Terry Perondi, spoke during Oral Communications regarding residential speeding and on -street parking concerns on Old Janal Ranch Road. Staff was directed by the Commission to prepare a report and return back to the Safety Commission with recommendations to address their concerns. Brief presentation given by Acting Senior Civil Engineer Patrick Moneda. Staff Recommendation: That the Safety Commission concur with staff's recommendation to: Safety Commission Minutes November 9, 2006 Page 2 • Post 25 mph speed limit signs and maintain occasional Police Speed Enforcement on Old Janal Ranch Road. • Modify the roadway striping for northbound Olympic Vista Road to provide on -street parking along the easterly curb line of the road. Public Hearing Opened. 1. Charles Bray, 1469 Old Janal Ranch Road 2. Kathleen Reed, 1462 Old Janal Ranch Road 3. Homayoun Nabiloadeh, 1449 Old Jana[ Ranch Road Public Hearing Closed. Commission Discussion: Chair Perrett suggested tabling item until later meeting. MSUC (Liken/Moriarty) to move item to a later date, no sooner than January 2007. (7-0) 10. Request for Time -Limited Parking along Lazo Court City staff received a letter from the general manager of Brunswick Premier Lanes (845 Lazo Court, Chula Vista) concerning on -street parking of heavy trucks along Lazo Court and requesting that the City establish time-limited parking along the roadway. Mr. Weber indicated that commercial trucks, trailers, and other large vehicles consistently park along Lazo Court causing inconveniences to the customers of adjacent businesses and degrading the appearance of the roadway. Tonight, the Safety Commission will consider the establishment of four-hour time-limited parking along Lazo Court. Staff Recommendation: That Safety Commission concur with staffs recommendation that the City Council establish four-hour time-limited parking along Lazo Court and to update Schedule VI of the register maintained in the office of the City Engineer to include this time-limited parking zone. Public Hearing Opened. 1. Bob Rutkowski, 3427 Winnetka Drive (Works at Brunswick Lanes) a. Upset at truck drivers throwing trash in storm drain. 2. David Ratliff, 810 Lazo Court (Works at A-1 Storage) a. Wants as little parking for trucks as possible. Public Hearing Closed. MSUC (Perrett/Majed) to concur with staffs recommendation. (7-0). 11. Report on Speed Limit Establishment on First Avenue between Palomar Street and the southern terminus. Per residents concern living on First Avenue near Prospect Avenue, staff has completed an Engineering and Traffic survey on First Avenue between Palomar Street and southern end. Based on the results of this speed survey and pursuant to the authority under the Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 10.48.020, city staff has determined that the speed limit on First Avenue between Palomar Street and southern terminus should be posted at 25 mph. Staff Recommendation: That Safety Commission concur with staff's recommendation to recommend to Council to post speed limit signs of 25 mph on First Avenue between Palomar Street and southern terminus and to update Schedule X of the register maintained in the office of the City Engineer to include this speed limit. E �i Safety Commission Minutes November 9 2006 Page 3 Public Hearing Opened. 1. Richard Butler, 97 Bishop Street a. Requested a 25mph sign when school is in session. Public Hearing Closed. MSC (AI-Ghafry/Lopez) to concur with staffs recommendation. (5-2) (Liken, Moriarty against). 12. Traffic Engineering CIP Project Update — November 2006 See Attachment 1. 13. Traffic Accident Summary Presented by Officer Mullen. See Attachment 2. 14. Action Summary Update/Staff Comments • October 13, 2005 Speed Establishment at Rutgers Avenue: The Commission concurred with staffs recommendation to establish a 35mph speed limit. This item will be taken to Council in the first quarter of 2007. • May 11, 2006 Speed limits increase from 35mph to 45mph on Olympic Parkway between 1-805 northbound ramps and Brandywine Avenue: The Commission concurred with staff's recommendation to establish a 45mph speed limit. This item was taken before the City Council on November 21, 2006. • August 10, 2006 First Avenue/Kearny Street All -Way Stop Control: The Commission denied the all -way stop and urged staff to work with the church to pursue the lease or purchase of the property to provide a second driveway for the school. They also asked that a crosswalk be installed, warning signs, and for the school to provide a safety patrol, as well as finance possible CMS signs. Staff will prepare an action item report to the City Council. City's right-of-way agenda will contact the owner of the property near the School/Church to pursue the leasing or purchase of the right-of-way needed to construct a second driveway for St. John's School. • September 14, 2006 East "J" Street/Via Escalante All -Way Stop Control: The Commission concurred with staffs recommended all -way stop control as a traffic control measure, as well as to add additional red - curb for sight distance. This all way stop was installed on September 22, 2006. • September 19 2006 (City Council) Lane Avenue/MacKenzie Creek Road Truck Route & All -Way Stop Control: The Commission concurred with staff's recommended all -way stop control as a temporary measure to observe effectiveness. 15. Potential Upcoming Safety Commission Agenda Item Safety Commission Minutes November 9, 2006 Page 4 1. Two hour parking limit along north side of Davidson Street between Fourth Avenue and Guava Avenue. OTHER BUSINESS 16. Commissioner Comments None. 17. Staff Comments None. ADJOURNMENT AT 7:45 P.M. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of February 8, 2007. Please note that there were technical difficulties with the digital recording equipment in the meeting location, so most of the commentary was omitted. Respectfully submitted, Lindsey Walters, Recording Secretary J:\Engineer\SAFETY\2006\110906_MIN.doc u