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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102899 PTS AgendaIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (909) 694-64,~4. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [2g CFR35. 102.35. 104 ADA Title 11| AGENDA TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, California Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: PUBLIC COMMENTS Connerton, Edwards, Markham, Telesio, Coe A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commission on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commission about an item no_At listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. COMMISSION REPORTS Reports by the members of the Commission on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed ten (10) minutes will be devoted to these reports. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR I. Minut~ of October 14. 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of October 14, 1999 r:\traf~c\commissn\agenda\99\1028\102899Agenda/~p COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Request for Removal of Bike-Lane and Parkinl~ Restriction - North General Kearnv Road RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review a request to remove the bike-lane and associated parking restrictions along North General Kearny Road. 3. Request for Removal of Bike-Lanes and Parkina Restrictions - Temeku Drive RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review and recommend removal of the existing bike-lane and parking restriction on Temeku Drive between Tee Drive and Flag Way. 4. Traffic Engineer's Report 5. Police Chief's Report 6. Fire Chief's Report ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, November 18, 1999, at 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ITEM NO. I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COM MISSION OCTOBER 14, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:05 P.M., on Thursday, October 14, 1999, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. FLAG SALUTE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Connerton. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Commissioners Connerton, Edwards, *Markham, Telesio, and Chairman Coe. None. Acting Director of Public Works Hughes, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Senior Engineer Moghadam, Police Sergeant DiMaggio, and Minute Clerk Hansen. * (Commissioner Markham arrived at 6:12 P.M.) In response to Chairman Coe's recommendation, it was the consensus of the Commission to consider the Commission Reports portion of the meeting at this time, modifying the order of the agenda. At this time the Commission Reports were heard. COMMISSION REPORTS Commenting on the recent Commission decision to prohibit left-turns in and out of the Target Center, Commissioner Telesio relayed that he had witnessed an accident in the area of discussion, reconfirming the need for this particular project in order to ensure safety. Be Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the Ynez Road Project which encompassed adding an additional third through lane of travel, would begin construction the week of October 18, 1999. In response to Commissioner Telesio's comments regarding the De Portola and Margarita Roads area, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the Home Depot Project would be conditioned to install a traffic signal and to temporarily widen the road in the area of discussion. R:~raffiminutes\101499 De In response to Commissioner Connerton's querying regarding the four-second timing of the green light at the Ynez/Rancho California Roads intersection for westbound traffic (for left-turning motions travelling south), Senior Engineer Moghadam advised that the four-second timing of the green light was most likely construction related. For Commissioner Connerton, Director of Public Works Hughes provided additional information regarding the GTE claim dispute with the City which was reported in the newspaper, specifying the City's specific direction to GTE to relocate the facilities prior to the onset of construction; and advised that for construction projects in general, Dig Alert was enforced per contract requirements, noting that potholing was required when utilities are involved in construction projects. It was noted that Commissioner Markham arrived at 6:12 P.M. For informational purposes, Commissioner Markham relayed that the streetlight at the corner of Santiago and Margarita Roads appeared to have been removed via a vehicle striking it. Gm Commissioner Markham queried the consistent parking of vehicles on the south side of Solana Way, east of Ynez Road; and requested that staff investigate the issue. Commissioner Markham requested that staff investigate re-striping the area adjacent to the newly installed signal at Enterprise Circle (south of Winchester Road), in order to restrict on-street parking. Due to the unsafe U-turn movements at the uncontrolled intersection in the vicinity of the Farmer Boy's site, Commissioner Markham recommended that staff investigate extending the Winchester Road median to Enterprise Circle. For Commissioner Markham, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that a traffic study was underway with respect to the Enterprise Circle, Rider Way, Commerce Center, and Via Montezuma areas. In response to Commissioner Edwards comments regarding the drag racing of vehicles on the new Meadows Parkway extension (between De Portola Road south to Highway 79), Police Sergeant DiMaggio relayed that he would investigate the matter. For informational purposes, Commissioner Edwards relayed that the traffic circle recently installed on Via Cordoba was removed via vandalism, noting that the City has since reinstailed the traffic circle. Applauding the Police Department, and specifically Police Sergeant DiMaggio, Commissioner Edwards relayed the thorough response by the Police Department to address the concerns of residents in her neighborhood regarding traffic volumes and speed on Calle Marquis. R:\traffirninutes\101499 Chairman Coe requested that staff investigate extending the left-turn pocket at Margarita Road (for traffic travelling northbound), for vehicles turning left into the sport's park. With respect to the recently installedtraffic circles on Via Cordoba, Chairman Coe relayed the favorable response of the residents that he had received. Commending the additional second westbound lane constructed on Highway 79 (from Pala Road to the Interchange), Chairman Coe recommended that staff investigate the left-turn signal timing in order to alleviate traffic congestion of Pala Road. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Bob Lopshire, 40244 Atmore Court, relayed his concern regarding excessive speed and traffic on North General Kearney Road and Deer Meadows Road; submitted to staff a petition encompassing approximately 200 signatures from residents in the area relaying their concern, as well; and requested that staff investigate installation of traffic circles in the area of discussion. For Mr. Lopshire, Chairman Coe requested that staff agendize the matter for a future Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting. In response to Commissioner Edwards, Mr. Lopshire confirmed that the concern of the residents represented on the petition was due to excessive speed and traffic, and the safety of children in the area. Mr. John Dedovesh, 39450 Long Ridge Drive, relayed his desire forthe City to eliminate all designated left-turn lights at major intersections, specifically referencing the Winchester Road intersections; recommended that there be solely green lights, allowing left turns and straight-through traffic in order to reduce the number of vehicles going through red lights, and to alleviate traffic congestion. In response to Mr. Dedovesh, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that all the intersecting signals on Winchester Road, east of Jefferson Avenue are controlled by Caltrans; and provided additional information regarding the studies conducted prior to new signalization and after completion, in order to develop the phasing at the intersections. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 9, 1999 MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Edwards and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:~raff~rninutes\101499 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Traffic SiGnal Photo Enforcement Status Update RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission receive and file a status report regarding implementation of a Traffic Signal Photo Enforcement System. Senior Engineer Moghadam presented the staff report (of record); noted that the City was in the process of working with the Police Department and the vendors to determine the benefits of the system; advised that there are numerous issues for consideration, inclusive of the matter of processing the violations; for Chairman Coe, relayed that Caltrans does not recommend the system, noting that the signals controlled by the City would be evaluated for installation of the system; noted that the Commission would be updated upon completion of the analysis; for Commissioner Connerton, relayed that he would query the City Attorney regarding any legal restrictions with respect to the Commissioners attending the demonstration and discussion meeting staff had scheduled to receive information with respect to the traffic signal photo installations. Commissioner Connerton relayed Commissioner Edwards' recommendation that the housing of the camera unit be installed at various signals, and that the active unit be moved from intersection to intersection, in order to allow the posted signage to serve as a warning, while the cost of the actual unit would be minimized; requested that staff investigate the issue; and queried the procedure of safeguarding the private information (i.e., the DMV photo) received by the monitors of the system. For Chairman Coe, Police Sergeant DiMaggio relayed concurrence with Commissioner Edward's recommendation; noted that the signage would be an effective deterrent; and relayed the favorable remarks of the Police Departments in the San Diego, and Santa Rosa area with respect to the traffic signal photo enforcement system. 3. Commission Meeting Schedule - November and December 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission direct the Secretary to cancel and/or re-schedule meetings for November and December 1999, and to perform the appropriate postings and noticing requirements per the Government Code. Commissioner discussion ensued. MOTION: Commissioner Markham moved to re-schedule the November and December meetings for the Commission as follows: November 18, and December 9, 1999. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion. While relaying no objection to the proposed temporary schedule change due to the holiday season, Commissioner Connerton expressed a desire to return to the regularly scheduled meeting schedule after this period of time, in order to address the numerous upcoming traffic issues (i.e., the Target Center, mall opening) 4 R:~raft~ninutes\101499 Senior Engineer Moghadam advised the Commission bring forward to staff any matter of concern with respect to traffic issues. At this time voice vote was taken reflecting unanimous approval. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT Highlighting the status of the short-term circulation projects (per agenda material), Senior Engineer Moghadam was available for questions of the Commission. With respect to the Overland Drive Crossing Project, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that there would be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled for Friday, October 22, 1999, at 5:30 P.M., noting that there would be food and entertainment provided; invited the Commissioners to attend; for Commissioner Edwards, advised that the crossing would be open for travel on Saturday morning, October 23, 1999; for Commissioner Connerton, relayed that there would be signage directing parking for the Friday, October 22, 1999 festivities. With respect to the traffic loops at Margarita Road and Rancho Vista Road, Commissioner Connerton relayed the condition of the wires as loose and exposed. For Commissioner Markham, with respect to the Margarita Road Widening Project (from Pauba to Dartolo Road), Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that the design portion of the project was currently underway. Senior Engineer Moghadam provided additional information with regard to the proposed signal at Margarita Road and Pio Pico Road, for Commissioner Markham. For Commissioner Markham, Director of Public Works Hughes relayed that staff would update the Commission at the October 28, 1999 Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting with respect to the specific timing of the installation of the Pauba Road signal. Commissioner Edwards recommended that the Pauba Road signal be installed expeditiously. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT For informational purposes, Police Sergeant DiMaggio relayed the Police and Riverside County Sheriff Departmenrs attendance to the funeral of a fellow officer. Police Sergeant DiMaggio provided additional information regarding the recent motorcycle accident, which resulted in a fatality. Updating the Commission with respect to community activities, Police Sergeant DiMaggio relayed that the Hog Rally (a Harley Davidson motorcycle group R :\traf~minutes\101499 function sponsored by the Hog Organization) was scheduled for the weekend of October 15, 1999, noting that various activities would be held in Old Town Temecula; and advised that there would be increased Police enforcement during this period of time. In response to Police Sergeant DiMaggio's comments regarding the lengthy timing of the signal lights during the period of time from 2:30-3:00 A.M., specifically denoting the signal at Rancho California Road and Jefferson Road, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed that the loops were completed at that particular location on October 14, 1999, noting that the timing was related to the construction projects. For Senior Engineer Moghadam, Police Sergeant DiMaggio advised that he had not received any accident information regarding the removed streetlight pole at Santiago and Margarita Roads, which was earlier referenced by Commissioner Markham, FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT No comments. COMMISSION REPORTS This Agenda Item was heard out of order. See page 1. ADJOURNMENT At 7:03 P.M. Chairman Coe formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Chairman Charles Coe Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle ITEM NO. 2 AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Public/Traffic Safety Commission Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic October 28, 1999 Item 2 Request for Removal of Bike Lane and Parking Restriction - North General Kearny Road RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review a request to remove the bike lane and associated parking restriction along North General Kearny Road. BACKGROUND: A citizen's request was received to consider the possibility of removing the existing bike lane and associated parking restriction on North General Kearny Road in front of James L. Day Middle School. The removal of the bike lane and parking restriction would allow motorists to use North General Kearny Road to load/unload children in front of the school, thereby alleviating impacts to the adjacent residential neighborhood on La Colima Road caused by on-street parking. The public has been notified of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's consideration of this issue through the agenda notification process. As indicated in the attached letter (Exhibit "B"), during the morning and afternoon school hours, on-street parking along Campos Vetdes Drive is not adequate to accommodate the loading/unloading of students. Theretbre, the loading/unloading of students occurs on the adjacent residential street causing an inconvenience to the residents of La Colima Road. Since La Colima Road is not widened to its ultimate width, there are no curbs on this street. Therefore. the parking occurs within the public right-of-way, which is maintained by the property owners. The City has plans to widen North General Kearny Road on the north side, west of La Colima Road to allow for on-street parking. North General Kearny Road is classified as a Secondary Highway with two (2) travel lanes and a bike lane in each direction. North General Kearny Road is constructed to the ultimate four-lane section between Margarita Road and just west of Campos Verdes Drive. On-street parking is restricted on both sides of the street in this section. North General Kearny Road is a two-lane facility from Calle Pina Colada to just west of Campos Vetdes Drive. A review of the existing geometries indicates that in front of the school, North General Kearny Road is striped for two (2) 12 foot travel lanes, a 12-foot easthound left-turn lane and two (2) 5 foot bike lanes. These lane designations are consistent with those shown in the City's General Plan Circulation Element. The improvements along North General Kearny Road between Margarita Road and Campos Verdes Drive were constructed by the property owners, Community Southwest, as a condition of sale for the school site. The site is located on the northwest corner of Campos Verdes Drive and North General Kearny Road. After Temecula Valley Unified School District's purchase of the property, development plans were processed through the State Architect and the City was not included in the review process. Consequently, the potential off site impacts created by the school was not addressed prior to the school's construction. Historically, the school district has not included the City of Temecula in the review process for proposed school sites. The elimination of the bike lane striping on the north side of North General Kearny Road will create a 17 foot wide westbound curb lane. However, this width is substandard for accommodating a travel lane and parking. A 20-foot wide lane is considered the minimum lane width for accommodating parking and a travel lane. Moreover, the elimination of the bike lane is not consistent with the City's General Plan Circulation Element criteria. FISCAL IMPACT: None Attachment: I. Exhibit "A" - Location Map 2. Exhibit "B" - Letter from Ms. Eva D. Kinsella dated September 14, 1999 EXHIBIT "A" LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT "B" 40765 La Colima Road Temecula, California 92591 September 14, 1999 Mayor Steven J. Ford Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey E. Stone Council Member Ronald H. Roberts Council Member Karel F. Lindemans Council Member Jeff Comerchero City Manager Shawn D. Nelson Planning Director Gary Thornhill Tony Chu, Department of Public Works Gentlemen: I Give in Meadowview at the corner of La Colima and North General Kearny Road. When we moved here in 1990, we marveled at the rural nature of the area, with a working dairy down the road and sheep grazing in front of our home. Needless to say, our area has grown and the empty fields are now filled with the hustle and bustle of progress. I have no complaints about the inevitable progress; everyone who has moved to Temecula should have expected that eventually something would be built next to them. I am not asking that you restore the status quo nor will I personally attack those who are responsible for the growth; that is not my style; however, I have a problem which is particular only to me and my location, and I seek your attention and consideration of this problem. It is as follows: I feel there was poor planning in the traffic flow at the James L. Day Middle School. The entire length of both sides of North General Kearny Road in front of the 20-acre school site as wall as the entire future Chantemar development has been posted with No Parking signs, causing all of those parents who cannot perk in front of the school to pick up their children, to park in front of my house, thank you. They line La Colima Road in both directions, creating a bottleneck at the intersection. They park in front of the stop sign on La Colima, causing a traffic hazard which will undoubtedly result in a head-on collision between cam turning right on North General Kearny and those turning left onto La Colima. As you know, Meadowview has no sidewalks. With the oars lining the streets, the students walk and ride their bikes on my grass. It is not my desire to be a curmudgeon; however, my attempt to be a good neighbor is not being reciprocated. The kids unscrew my sprinklers and throw them into the street on a daily basis; I have heard them bragging about pulling out my sprinklers. They break off the large stakes away from the trees and poke holes in the grass; they sit in groups of as many as ton on my fence while waiting for parents, and hang from the branches of my trees; and of course, there is the inevitable litter which is thrown both inside and outside of my fence. I cannot be present on a daily basis to monitor the situation. I suppose I could call the police about the vandalism, but I really don't want to do that; I suppose I could turn on my sprinklers at the scheduled time, but I really don't want to do that either. I submit to you that the comer on which I live is being unreasonably surcharged. The school has eliminated its traffic problems at my expense. The front of my home has literally been designated as the pick-up point. I invite each of you to come to my corner and observe the situation when school lets out shortly after 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. I am at a lose to understand why all of the sidewalked area on North General Kearny near the school has been posed "No Parking." Why has no provision beon made for parents to pick up their children at a location near the school? Also, I am surrounded by open space in Meadowview, containing no homes or landscaping, where cars could just as easily park to pick up their children. Could the curb around my home be painted red so that parents could park in the empty open space, thereby eliminating the bottleneck and attendant safety hazard?. Could you integrate a pick-up area into the proposed park across the street from the school? I am sure there is a solution-I just don't knew what it is, but I trust that someone at City Hall can come up with it. Please let me hear from you as soon as possible. You can reach me at 699-1660, or at my home, which you will be able to readily identify if you come by any weekday around 2:15 p.m. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, EVA D. KINSELLA cc: Principal, James L. Day Middle School AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Public/Traffic Safety Commission Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic October 28, 1999 Item 3 Request for Removal of Bike-Lanes and Parking Restriction - Temeku Drive RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review and recommend removal of the existing bike-lanes and parking restriction on Temeku Drive between Tee Drive and Flag Way. BACKGROUND: At the September 9, 1999 meeting of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, the Commission reviewed a request to allow temporary exception to the parking restriction on Temeku Drive during the large events held at the Temeku Hills Clubhouse to allow for overflow parking. Although the Commissioners agreed that the on-site parking was not adequate during the large events, a temporary exception to the parking restriction and allowing parking to occur within the bike-lanes was not recommended. The Commission recommended that the association consider construction of an alternate bike path to replace the bike lanes in order to maintain a continuous bike route on Temeku Drive. After discussing this issue at their Board meeting with the members present, the Board of Directors voted to request that the bike-lanes be removed. However, the feasibility of construction of a bike path has not been addressed in the attached letter (Exhibit "A~'). If the Association can demonstrate that construction of a separate bike path is not feasible, removal of the existing bike-lanes without replacement could be considered. FISCAL IMPACT: None Attachment: Exhibit ~'A" - Correspondence from the Temeku Hills, Master Association EXHIBIT "A" THE WALTERS x ANAGEMENT. COMPANY October 1, 1999 RECEIVED CITY OF 'FEt,,iECULA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Ali Moghadam City of Temecula Department of Public Works P.O. Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 RE: TEMEKU HILLS MASTER ASSOCIATION Dear Ali: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Temeku Hills Master Association, I am writing to formally request the removal of the bike lane on the north and west (golf course) side of Temeku Drive from Flag Way to Tee Drive. I have shown this location in red on the enclosed map. As you will recall, we have previously appeared before the Public/Traffic Safety Commission asking for assistance with the parking problem caused by large events at the clubhouse. At that time, no reasonable proposal could be agreed to that would allow parking on an intermittent basis. The Commission recommended that the community consider the removal of the bike lane. At the next Board meeting, the Board of Directors discussed this with the members present and agreed and approved requesting the removal of the bike lane as described. After you have received this request letter, please contact me to advise how this request will proceed through the approval process. Sincerely yours, Ned Heiskell, PCAM, CCAM Community Association Manager TEMEKU HILLS MASTER ASSOCIATION // ITEM NO. 4 TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Monthly Activity Report September/October 1999 Submitted by: William G. Hughes Date: October 19, 1999 PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1. 1-15 Southbound Auxiliary Lane at Winchester Road This Project is Phase I, which will add one (1) southbound lane on the 1-15 Freeway and widened the northbound un-ramp to two lanes. Phase II will widen the bridge over the Santa Gem-udis Creek at the southbound off-ramp~ The City Council awarded the construction contract on August 24, 1999 to E. L. Yeager hi the amount of $544,329.40. Construction on this project is complete, with the exception of the overhead sign structure. The sign structures are expected to be delivered in about two months. They will be installed, along with the overhead signs, as soon as they are delivered. 2. 1-15 Southbound Auxiliary Lane at Rancho California Road This project will add one (1) southbound lane on the 1-15 freeway. The City Council awarded the construction contract on August 24, 1999 to Riverside Construction Company in the amount of $450,000. Construction is almost complete, with the exception of the overhead sign structures. The sign structures are expected to be delivered in two months. They will be installed, along with the overhead signs, as soon as they are delivered. 3. 1-15 Southbound Off-Ramp Widening at Rancho California Road {~ 1-15 Ramp Improvements This project widened both on-ramps to two lanes, widened the north side of Rancho California Road from Ynez Road to the north bound on-ramp to provide an additional lane and an optional westbound fight turn lane, and lengthened the west bound left turn pocket at Front Street. Construction on this project is complete. 4. i-15/Overland Drive Overcrossing Improvement Bridge construction is ahnost complete. Stage 3 of Jefferson Avenue improvements is underway with traffic being was routed onto the east side of Jefferson Avenue while the west side of Jefferson Avenue is under ennstructien. During this stage, Overland Drive was closed from Jefferson Avenue to a point 200' west of Jefferson to allow for construction of the transition to the new roadway grades. Temporary partial blockages to existing driveways may be experienced during concrete and asphalt placement operations. Stage 3 completion will coincide with bridge opening, scheduled at the end of this October 1999. 5. Pals Road Bridge The placement of the undcrgrouod waterline improvements continues. Bridge deck forming is complete, placement of deck rebar is in progress, and a bridge deck pour is scheduled for mid October. Traffic will be allowed through the work zone and delays can be expected. Estimated completion for Stage I of the project remains to be early December 1999. R:~Mmal~lyActivityReporl\CIPX99\September.aec 6. Rotary Park This project will install a picnic shade structure, picnic tables. fencing, concrete and drainage structures. The concrete slab and foundation have been poured. Construction is to be completed at the end of this month. 7. Traffic Signals Installation on Margarita Road at Pin Pico Road and at Pauba Road Construction on these two signals have started. Completion is scheduled for November 1999. 8. Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail Undercrossing at Winchester Road (Hwy. 79 North) The concrete for the bike path and slope lining have been poured Construction on this project is almost complete. The missing link of the bike path at Winchester road has been constructed. A bike path undercrossing (under Winchester Road) is in place now. 9. Street Name Sign Replacement - Phase I Work is underway in this project. The signs are being manufactured at this time./nstallation of all the sign is expected to be done by early November. 10. Butterfield Stage Park Improvements A pro-construction meeting was held on October 5, 1999. Construction is scheduled to begin October 25, 1999. 11. Traffic Signal and Median Modification at Rancho California Road and Town Center Drive This project will medi6, the intersection to expedite turning movements and to allow for longer green time on Rancho California Road. Improvements will include the relocation of signal poles, installation of new handicap ramps, modification of median islands, and restriping the intersection. A pre-constructinn meeting was held on October 7. 1999 and work started on Wednesday, October 13. Completion of this project is scheduled for mid- November 1999 PROJECTS BEING BID 1. Citywide Bike Path Construction This project will stripe bike lanes along Margarita Road from Solann Way to Moraga Road, Ynez Road from Tower Plaza North to Overland Drive, and Rancho California from Margarita Road to Riesling Court, and portion of La Serena Way. Bids were received and opened on September 30, 1999. The apparent low bidder is JP Striping with a bid amotmt of $20,807. The City Council is to award the contract on October 19, 1999. Completion is scheduled for December 1999. 2 R:\Mo:lthlyActivityReport\CIP~99\September. doc PROJECTS IN DESIGN 1. Pavement Management System This project will provide street rehabilitation of Jefferson Avenue from the northerly City limits to Rancho California Road and on Winchester Road from Jefferson Avenue to Diaz Road. This project will also include the installation of streetlights along the entire length of Jefferson Avenue. Staff has determined that the rehabilitation of Winchester Road, from Jefferson Avenue to Diaz Road can be done as a separate project. Work on Jefferson would be delayed until construction of Overland is complete. The speei~catinns to rehabilitate Winchester Road is complete and is ready to be advertised for bids. A request for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding has been submitted to Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC). As soon as the City receives authorization for the funds, the project to rehabilitate Winchester Road will be advertised for construction bids. 2. Pujol Street Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Design is complete. Council is scheduled to approve the plans and specificaUons and authorize the project to be bid at the October 19, 1999 meeting. 3. Old Town Southside Parking Lots This project consists of two proposed parking lots. One will be located on the west side of Front Street just north of Second Sireel, and the other lot is located on the south side of Fourth Street west of Front Street. The project is currendy being designed in-house. The conceptual design for Second Street Parking Lot submitted to RDA for first review on September 27, 1999. Design for Fourth Street Parking Lot is on hold. 4. First Street Bridge Staff is currently working with Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) to determine which agency has prior rights concerning the accommodation or relocation of a sewer line that is in conflict with the new consreaction. Initial findings by the City Attorney indicate that the City may have prior rights. Final construction drawing are complete. Staff is reviewing and assembling the plans and specifications to bid this project. Advertisement for construction bids is expected in late October. 5. Margarita Road Widening, Pauba Road to Dartolo Road This project is in design 30% submittals of plans is expected in later this month (October 1999). 3 R:\Mo~hlyActivityReport\CIPX99',September.doc TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Bill Hughes, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~Brad Buron, Maintenance Superintendent October 4, 1999 Monthly Ac~vity Report - September, 1999 The following activities were performed by Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division in- house personnel for the month of September, 1999: I. SIGNS A. Total signs replaced 11~ B. Total signs installed 1 ~i C. Total signs repaired 4 II. TREES A. Total trees trimmed for sight distance and street sweeping concerns 34 Ill. ASPHALT REPAIRS A. Total square feet of A. C. repairs B. Total Tons 5,968 67.5 IV. CATCH BASINS A. Total catch basins cleaned 22 RIGHT-OF-WAY WEED ABATEMENT A. Total square footage for right-of-way abatement 87.066 VI. GRAFFITI REMOVAL A. Total locations B. Total S.F. 2,873 VII. STENCILING A. 2~16 New and repainted legends 8. 2,808 L.F. of new and repainted red curb and striping Also, City Maintenance staff responded to ~i~l service order requests ranging from weed abatement, tree trimming, sign repair, A.C. failures, litter removal, and catch basin cleanings. This is compared to 45 service order requests for the month of September. 1999. The Maintenance Crew has also put in 44 hours of overtime which includes standby time, special events and response to street emergencies. The total cost for Street Maintenance performed by Contractors for the month of SeotDmber, 1999 was $ 48,979.50 compared to $ 43.050.00 for the month of August. 1999. Account No. 5402 $ 42,964.50 Account No. 5401 $ 6,015.00 Account No. 999-5402 $ -0- CC: Ron Parks, Deputy Director of Public Works All Moghadam, Senior Engineer - (CIP/Traffic) Greg Butler, Senior Engineer - (Capital improvements) Amer Attar, Senior Engineer - (Capital Improvements) Jerry Alegria, Senior Engineer - (Land Development) ITEM NO. 5 POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT ITEM NO. 6 FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT