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AGENDA
TEMECULA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 27, 2023 - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Carter
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Carter
ROLL CALL: Ackerman, Carter, Matics, Richardson, Sullivan
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Commission on matters not
listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at
the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in
the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is
prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email
comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to
TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy
regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one
roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request
specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A total of 30 minutes is
provided for members of the public to address the Commission on items that appear on the Consent
Calendar. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting
by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order
received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited .
Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must
be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to
TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy
regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54.
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Traffic Safety Commission Agenda July 27, 2023
1.Approve Action Minutes of May 25, 2023
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approve the Action Minutes of
May 25, 2023.
Recommendation:
Action MinutesAttachments:
BUSINESS
Members of the public may address the Commission on Business items that appear on the agenda. Each
speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a
speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still
images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments
may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to
the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to
TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy
regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54.
2.Ynez Road/De Portola Road Traffic Calming Workshop
That the Traffic Safety Commission:
1. Direct Staff to implement the near-term traffic calming measures on
Ynez Road-De Portola Road.
2. Direct Staff to continue to study the long-term traffic calming measures
on Ynez Road-De Portola Road.
Recommendation:
Agenda Report
Exhibit A
Attachments:
DIVISION REPORTS (Receive and File)
3.Police Chief's Report
Police Chief's Report - June 2023Attachments:
4.Traffic Engineer's Report
Traffic Engineer's Report - June 2023Attachments:
DIRECTOR REPORT
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
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Traffic Safety Commission Agenda July 27, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Public Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, August 24,
2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The full agenda packet (including staff reports and any supplemental material available after the original posting
of the agenda), distributed to a majority of the Public Traffic Safety Commission regarding any item on the
agenda, will be available for public viewing in the main reception area of the Temecula Civic Center during
normal business hours at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The material will also be available on the City's
website at TemeculaCa.gov. and available for review at the respective meeting. If you have questions regarding
any item on the agenda, please contact the Public Works Department at (951) 694-6444.
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Item No. 1
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ACTION MINUTES
TEMECULA PUBLIC / TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 25, 2023 - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM: Chairperson Carter
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Richardson
ROLL CALL: Ackerman, Carter, Matics, Richardson, Sullivan
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve Action Minutes of April 27, 2023
Recommendation: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approve the Action Minutes
of April 27, 2023.
Approved Staff Recommendation (4-0; Ackerman abstained): Motion by Sullivan, Second by
Richardson. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Ackerman abstaining.
BUSINESS
2. Wolf Creek Drive North and Redwood Road/Alpine Place - Stop Controls Analysis
Recommendation: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission:
1. Recommend the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing Multi-
Way Stop Controls at the intersection of Wolf Creek Drive North and
Redwood Road/Alpine Place.
2. Recommend staff implement striped pedestrian crosswalks at
intersection of Wolf Creek Drive North and Redwood Road/Alpine
Place pending City Council adoption of Multi-Way Stop Controls.
Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Sullivan, Second by Ackerman. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
3. Rustic Glen Traffic Calming
Recommendation: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approve the installation of
VCalm Speed Advisory signs on Rustic Glen Drive.
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Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Sullivan, Second by Matics. The vote
reflected unanimous approval.
DIVISION REPORTS (Receive and File)
4. California Highway Patrol Report
5. Fire Chief’s Report
6. Traffic Engineer’s Report
DIRECTOR REPORT
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:33 PM, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting was formally adjourned to Thursday, June
22, 2023, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.
Robert Carter, Chairperson
Patrick A. Thomas, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Item No. 2
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Traffic Safety Commission
FROM: Patrick Thomas, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DATE: July 27, 2023
SUBJECT: Ynez Road/De Portola Road Traffic Calming Workshop
PREPARED BY: Nick Minicilli, Senior Traffic Engineer
Erick Escobedo, Associate Engineer II
RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission:
1. Direct Staff to implement the near-term traffic calming measures on Ynez Road-De
Portola Road.
2. Direct Staff to continue to study the long-term traffic calming measures on Ynez
Road-De Portola Road.
BACKGROUND: Over the past few months, residents of the Los Ranchitos community have
voiced concerns regarding excessive speeding and general safety concerns on the Ynez Road/De
Portola Road corridor between Santiago Road and Margarita Road. Residents have attended recent
Planning Commission and City Council meetings to raise awareness of these issues. In response,
City staff coordinated a workshop meeting with the Los Ranchitos residents to further understand
and discuss their concerns. During the meeting, potential improvements and solutions that could
be considered were discussed. This workshop seeks to discuss the potential improvements and
determine what should be implemented and/or evaluated further.
Concerns regarding speeds and general safety in the Los Ranchitos neighborhood have been
brought up in the past and the City has performed multiple improvements to address the concerns.
Past improvements have included:
Installation of VCalm speed feedback signs (2 locations with 2 more to be installed this
year)
Installation of Horse crossings with striping, signage, and flashing beacons (2 locations)
Installation of improved signage and striping at the La Paz/Ynez Road-De Portola Road
roundabout.
Reduction in speed on La Paz Road from Temecula Parkway to Ynez Road-De Portola
Road to 25 mph.
Increased Police Enforcement along Ynez Road-De Portola Road and La Paz Road.
Temporary installations of Sheriff Radar Speed Trailer
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Based on a workshop meeting with City staff and Los Ranchitos residents, the key item to help
resolve their safety concerns would be to reduce speeds and lower speed limits along this corridor.
Residents feel the 45-mph speed limit is too high for the residential nature of the roadway. The
current roadway alignment is 2 lanes with center turn lane although the General Plan anticipates
Ynez Road -De Portola Road to be a Modified Secondary Arterial (4-lane separated) roadway.
The feasibility of the ultimate 4 lane road width will be determined with the General Plan update.
Staff recently performed speed surveys at 7 different locations on Ynez Road-De Portola Road
between Santiago Road and Margarita Road and discovered that the 85th percentile speed generally
varies between 48 mph and 52 mph. The 85th percentile speeds before and after the roundabout at
La Paz Road is 41 mph. The ADTs on the roadway were approximately 18,000 west of La Paz
Road, 14,500 east of La Paz Road, and 12,000 east of Jedediah Smith Road. The results of the
speed surveys with ADT’s can be seen in Exhibit A.
To address the elevated speeding on the corridor, staff has developed several ideas that can be
considered near-term and long-term improvements. The goal of these improvements is to
systematically slow motorists down on the corridor and eventually reduce the speed limit on the
roadway. Staff would utilize the City of Temecula Neighborhood Traffic Calming Tools for any
near-term improvements that could be implemented immediately at the discretion of the Traffic
Division. However, any potential long-term improvements would require City Council approval
prior to implementing. Below is a list of near-term and long-term solutions that Staff feel could
help the corridor. Approved future improvements on the corridor include a new roundabout at
Jedidiah Smith Road and Ynez Road-De Portola Road which is currently in design and anticipated
for construction in 2025.
Potential Near-Term Improvements
Reduce vehicle lanes to minimum 10 feet and add bike buffer where feasible.
Restripe and enhance striping at existing horse crossings.
Add two new horse crossings with striping, signage, and flashing beacons. One location
will be on La Paz Road and the other will be on Ynez Road approximately 1,300 feet east
of Yorba Road.
Install 2 more VCalm signs along the corridor.
Add “Speed Enforced by Radar” signs at several locations on the corridor.
Add “Entering Traffic Calmed Neighborhood” signs at several locations on the corridor.
Install flashing sign at roundabout for eastbound direction.
Install dash striping at roundabout entries to encourage vehicles to slow down.
Redesign improvements in the center of the roundabout.
Increase Police enforcement on the corridor.
Increase rotation of Sheriff Radar Speed Trailer on the corridor.
Potential Long-Term Improvements
Roundabout at Pio Pico Road and De Portola Road.
Raised medians at locations along the corridor that will not obstruct with driveways.
Raised edge curbs at roundabout entries instead of striping.
It should be noted that an approved new roundabout at Jedidiah Smith Road and Ynez Road-De
Portola Road is currently in design and anticipated for construction in 2025.
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City Staff is seeking approval from the Traffic Commission for implementation of the near-term
improvements to the Ynez Road-De Portola Road corridor.
For the long-term improvements, City Staff is seeking a recommendation from the Traffic
Commission for Staff to further study the proposed improvements to see if these would be helpful
in the future. Any potential long-term improvements would require City Council approval prior
to implementing.
FISCAL IMPACT: Costs to be determined for near-term improvements.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A – Speed Survey Map
Item No. 3
City of Temecula Traffic Report -June 2023
Southwest Sheriff Station
Citation Totals
Total Hazardous Citations 1619
Total Non-Hazardous Citations 195
Citations (Included)39
Cell phone Citations (Included)296
Parking Citations 183
Written Warnings Issued (Included)452
Total Citations Issued 2449
City Funded Targeted Enforcement
S.L.A.P. Citations (Included)177
Commercial Enforcement Citations (Included)42
Driving Under the Influence
D.U.I. Arrests 31
D.U.I. Arrests YTD 190
D.U.I. YTD Previous Year (2021)229
OTS/City Funded Special Operations
DUI Checkpoints 1
DUI Saturation Enforcement 3
Targeted Traffic Enforcement Saturation 2
2023 –Citations / Incidents Apr May Jun 3 Month Total
Citations Issued for Hazardous Citations (Moving Viol.)1169 1406 1619 4194
Non-Hazardous Citations 163 167 195 525
“Click It or Ticket” and/or Seatbelt Citations 26 25 39 90
Distracted Driver (Cell Phone Use)264 264 296 824
Parking Citations 178 175 183 536
Written Warnings Issued 351 453 452 1256
Stop Light Abuse / Intersection Program (SLAP) Red Light 39 50 177 266
Commercial Enforcement Citations 26 30 42 98
Non-Injury Collisions 14 23 20 57
Injury Collisions 27 38 28 93
DUI Arrests 33 30 31 94
City of Temecula/Southwest Station Uniform Crime Report (May 2023)
Part 1 Homicide
Sexual
Assault Robbery
Agg
Assault
Property
Crimes Burglary
Vehicle
Theft
Larceny/
Theft Arson Total Part 1
Temecula 18 0 4 5 9 182 20 29 133 0 200
Southwest 11 0 0 0 11 64 13 10 41 0 75
Item No. 4