The City of Murrieta Intends to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call Stephanie Smith at (951) 461-6031 at least 72 hours in advance.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Public Counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours.
CITY OF MURRIETA
Council Chambers
1 Town Square
Murrieta 92562
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Traffic Commission
6:00 PM Regular
The City of Murrieta intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call the Public Works/Engineering Department at (951) 461-6099 or email at [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance.
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Murrieta’s equipment must be submitted to the Public Works/Engineering Department 24 hours prior to the scheduled Traffic Commission meeting at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA; via email at [email protected] or call (951) 461-6099. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours.
Guillermo Valdez
Chair
Wesley Burchartz Carlos Gallardo
Vice Chair Commissioner
Gianni Limogiannis Andres Ortiz
Commissioner Commissioner
YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVESTREAMED VIA THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT https://murrieta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Traffic Commission Minutes April 17, 2024
The City of Murrieta Intends to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call Stephanie Smith at (951) 461-6031 at least 72 hours in advance.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Public Counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours. 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Carlos Gallardo
Commissioner Gianni Limogiannis
Commissioner Andres Ortiz
Chair Guillermo Valdez
Absent: Vice Chair Wesley Burchartz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ortiz
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Action: It w
as moved by Commissioner Limogiannis, seconded by Commissioner Gallardo to Approve the Agenda.
T
he motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Gallardo, Limogiannis, Ortiz, Valdez
Noes: None
Absent: Burchartz
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES:
Senior Civil Engineer James Ozouf introduced the following department updates/announcements:
• He welcomed Commissioner Ortiz to the Traffic Commission. • He thanked Commissioner Powers for his service as previous Commissioner.
CIP updates:
• T raffic signal installation at Washington Ave. and Weeping Willow. • Two traffic signals are currently in design and located at Jefferson Avenue and Magnolia Avenue and Clinton Keith Road and Nutmeg Street.
Active Projects:
• Construction of a 2” hot mix asphalt overlay on Clinton Keith Road between the upper westerly City limits and lower City limits by Grand Ave. • Minor rehabilitation asphalt overlay on Date Street near Margarita Road.
Upcoming projects:
Traffic Commission Minutes April 17, 2024
The City of Murrieta Intends to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call Stephanie Smith at (951) 461-6031 at least 72 hours in advance.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Public Counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours. • Murrieta Right Turn pocket at Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Alta Murrieta Drive entering Murrieta Plaza.
• Widening of Murrieta Hot Springs Road between Margarita Road to Winchester Road from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR – APPROVAL OF ITEM 1
Public Comments:
None.
1. Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Gallardo, seconded by Commissioner Limogiannis to Approve the Minutes of July 19, 2023 Traffic Commission Meeting as presented.
The motion carried by the flowing vote:
Ayes: Gallardo, Limogiannis, Ortiz, Valdez
Noes: None
Absent: Burchartz
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Adams Avenue Striping Changes
Consulting Traffic Engineer Brian Stephenson presented the PowerPoint and Staff Report.
Senior Civil Engineer James Ozouf, Consulting Traffic Engineer Brian Stephenson and Sergeant Whiddon were available for discussion and questions.
The Traffic Commissioners had questions of staff, whom provided responses.
Public Comments:
In Opposition: Mr. Bill Finetti
Action: It was moved by Commissioner Limogiannis to disapprove the staff recommendation, motion failed due to lack of second.
Traffic Commission Minutes April 17, 2024
The City of Murrieta Intends to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call Stephanie Smith at (951) 461-6031 at least 72 hours in advance.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Public Counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours.
It was moved by Commissioner Gallardo, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to postpone the item to the next Traffic Commission Meeting.
The motion carried by the flowing vote:
Ayes: Gallardo, Limogiannis, Ortiz, Valdez
Noes: None
Absent: Burchartz
WORKSHOP
3. Whitewood Road Traffic Safety
Traffic Engineer Brian Stephenson presented the PowerPoint and Staff Report.
Sergeant Whiddon presented a PowerPoint and responded to the Commissions questions.
Senior James Ozouf, Consulting Traffic Engineer Brian Stepheson and Sergeant Whiddon were available for discussion and questions.
The Traffic Commissioners had questions of staff, whom provided responses.
Chair Valdez concluded the workshop.
Public Comments:
Resident Jennifer Stephenson spoke before the Traffic Commission and stated her concerns about road safety near Whitewood Rd. and Vista Murrieta.
Action: Information only.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT 7:47 p.m.
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Renée Santos
Traffic Commission Secretary