HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_091608TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA
UKIAH CIVIC CENTER ANNEX
Conference Room No. 5
411 West Clay St.
Ukiah, California 95482
TUESDAY, September 16, 2008
3:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Kageyama, Stump, Baxter, Seanor, Turner, Taylor, Lampi, and Whitaker
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 15, 2008
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON•AGENDA ITEMS:
The Traffic Engineering Committee welcomes input from the audience. In order for everyone to be heard,
please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than 10 minutes per subject. The
Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on non-agenda items.
4. OLD BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and possible action regarding New Lane Configuration at the intersection of
Gobbi Street at South State Street.
b. Discussion and possible action regarding MTA Bus Stops- N. Dora St. between Walnut
Ave. and Grove Ave.
c. Discussion and possible action regarding a No Parking Zone and Speed Limit Signs on
Hospital Drive.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS:
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific
accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA
requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue,
Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.
Dated this 12~" day of September, 2008.
Amanda Davis, Administrative Secretary
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES
UKIAH CIVIC CENTER ANNEX
Conference Room No. 5
411 West Clay St.
Ukiah, California 95482
TUESDAY, April 15, 2008
3:00 P.M.
Members Present Others Present
Rick Seanor, Staff Kathleen Thompsori; Principal
Jerry Whitaker, Staff
Pamela Townsend, Staff
Trent Taylor, UPD
John Lampi, Public Representative
Marty Nelson, representing MTA (excused at 4:12 pm)
Members Absent Staihf Pr,bsent
Dan Baxter, MTA, Vice-Chair Amahda Davis
Steve Turner, Chair Chuck,F~tes (arrived at 4:02 pm)
Ben Kageyama, Staff
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:05:16 PM ` '
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:.
M/S Townsend/Lampi tt was~carried by an, all AYE voice vote of the members present to
approve the FebruaBi 12, 2008, minutes as &ubmitted.
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDAITEMS:
4. OLD BUSINESS:
5. NEW!$USINESS: '<
'c. Discussion and possible action regarding dual MTA bus stops and yellow loading
zones on West Perkins Street and West Standley Street.
Member Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss the item and
provide direction to staff.
Marty Nelson, MTA representative, discussed the item.
Consensus of the members present is to have MTA report back to TEC at the next
meeting about which companies are using the yellow loading zones. With that
information the committee can then make a decision on whether to send letters or
directly contact those companies in regards to the problem MTA is encountering.
a. Discussion and possible action regarding passenger loading zone and crosswalk
on Leslie Street at River Oak Charter School.
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Member Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Approve the passenger
loading zone at River Oak Charter School. 2) Deny the request for a new mid-block
crosswalk.
Public soeaking to the item: Kathleen Thompson, Principal for River Oak Charter School
expressed concern on the children's safety and would like to see that area become an
official passenger loading zone.
M/S 7ownsend/Whitaker, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote .of the members
present to, 1) Approve the passenger loading zone at River Oal~ Chatter Schooi, 2)
Paint the curb white with appropriate red curbing adjacent to 1;Me driveways located near
the school, 3) Install passenger loading zone signs on the sidewalk to alert traffic.
M/S Whitaker/Lampi, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present
to deny the request for a new mid-block crosswalk on~,eslie Street:`,
b. Discussion and possible action regarding ofstreet parking, Church-Street and
Stephenson St.
Member Seanor presented the item. Recommended Acton: 1) Discuss item and provide
direction to staff.
Staff speaking to the item: Chuck Yates, Fire Marshall, City of Ukiah, discussed and
explained the problems the Tire department encounte?s ;arid that risks that arise when
trying to use Church and g°tephenson in route to theirernergency calls.
Member Townsend made a motipn to est®blish.no parking on one side of the street for
the total length of Church and Stephenson, West of Dora. Motion failed due to lack of
second.
M/S TownsendlWhitaker, it was carfi8d by an ail AYE voice vote of the members
present to have TEC wfte a letter to;`T'rinity school explaining the parking situation and
suggest that;employees park tr~an alternate area in hopes to decrease vehicle
congestion along Church and Stephenson.
M%S Townsend/Lampi, iYwas carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present
to send to City Council no parking on one side of the street from Dora to Hortense,
Spring to Hojie on Church and Stephenson, consistent with the other no parking that
already exists;~Abstain: Member Whitaker.
d. Discussion and possible action regarding designated holidays for parking
eriforcem+ent.
Member Turner presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Discuss item and provide
direction to staff.
M/S Seanor/Lampi, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to
send to City Council to amend City Code Section 7008 to be consistent with city
recognized holidays, not with state recognized holidays. Abstain: Member Townsend.
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6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS:
a. Update on Wagenseller Neighborhood Association Traffic Concerns
None.
Member Townsend would like to see and update on this on the next meeting agenda.
b. Update on Parking Improvement Study
Agenda Summary Report going to City Council on April 16th, 2008
c. Update on newly paved roads
Member Seanor is pleased with the progress being made andthi? work being done.
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
S. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumeil ~t 4;36 p.m.
Amanda Davis, Recording Secretary
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CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 16, 2008
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Ben Kageyama, Senior Civil Engineer `~'
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding New Lane Configuration at
the intersection of Gobbi Street at South State Street.
Agenda Item 5a.
REQUEST: The Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC) received a request from Steve
Turner to discuss the new lane lines which were recently striped as part of the Rite Aid
project at the corner of Gobbi Street and South State Street.
DISCUSSION: Staff has received several concerns regarding the new lane configuration
on the eastbound approach to the intersection. As a condition of approval of their project,
Rite Aid was required to improve their street frontage as well as align the travel lanes for
Gobbi Street on each side of the intersection. For the eastbound approach, the
realignment resulted in additional paved shoulder width along the south side of the
eastbound through lane. The design engineer, Whitlock and Weinberger Transportation
(W-Trans), had indicated that the small radius curb return and angle of the intersection
would not allow for a dedicated right-turn lane at this location, since larger vehicles would
not be able to negotiate the sharp turn from within the lane. Instead, the extra shoulder
width was marked with parking "T"s for street parking in order to emphasize that it is not a
travel lane. An additional stripe for the right side of the bike lane was intended to be added
to the eastbound approach to better define the bike lane, however this was inadvertently
omitted by the striping contractor with the initial striping operation.
It appears that some motorists are confused as to where aright-turning vehicle should
approach the intersection -from the through lane or from the right shoulder area.
California Vehicle Code Section 22100(a) states "Both the approach for aright-hand turn
and aright-hand turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge
of the roadway..." (see attachment) The intent of the striping was to allow for most
vehicles to use available space along the right hand shoulder for right turns, per the
Vehicle Code, however larger vehicles would legally be able to stay in the through travel
lane in order to negotiate the tight turn.
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding New Lane Configuration at the Intersection of Gobbi Street and South Stale Street
September 16, 2008
At this time staff is working with the developer to get the bike lane striping completed, and
as recommended by W-Trans, cross-hatch the paved shoulder area just west of the first
parking "T". This should help emphasize the presence of the bike lane and parking lane.
The two dashed bike lane lines will reinforce that right-turning vehicles can cross-over to
the right. The City is also working with a consulting engineer to consider potential
reconstruction of the southwest corner of the intersection (in front of Washington Mutual)
with a larger radius curb return to allow for a fully dedicated right turn lane and eliminate
the parking lane.
RECOMMENDATION: No TEC action is recommended.
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CALI?ORNIA CODES
VEHICLE CODE
SECTION 22100-2:113
22100. Except as provided in Section 22100.5 or 22101, the driver
of any vehicle intending to turn upon a highway shall do so as
follows:
(a) Right Turns. Soth the approach for a right-hand turn and a
right-hand turn shall be made as close as practicable to the
(1) Upon a highway having three marked lanes for traffic moving in
one direction that terminates at an intersecting highway
accommodating traffic in both directions, the driver of a vehicle in
the middle lane may turn right into any lane lawfully available to
traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered.
(2) If a right-hand turn is made from a one-way highway at an
intersection, a driver shall approach the turn as provided in this
subdivision and shall complete the turn in any lane lawfully
available to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being
entered.
(3) Upon a highway having an additional lane or lanes marked for a
right turn by appropriate signs or markings, the driver of a vehicle
may turn right from any lane designated and marked for that turning
movement.
(b) Left Turns. The approach for a left turn shall be made as
close as practicable to the left-hand edge of the extreme left-hand
lane or portion of the roadway lawfully available to traffic moving
in the direction of travel of the vehicle and, when turning at an
intersection, the left turn shall not be made before entering the
intersection. After entering the intersection, the left turn shall
be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available
to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered,
except that upon a highway having three marked lanes for traffic
moving in one direction that terminates at an intersecting highway
accommodating traffic in both directions, the driver of a vehicle in
the middle lane may turn left into any lane lawfully available to
traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered.
22100.5. No driver shall make a U-turn at an intersection
controlled by official traffic signals except as provided in Section
21451, and then only from the far lefthand lane that is lawfully
available to traffic moving in the direction of travel from which the
turn is commenced. No driver shall make a U-turn at an intersection
controlled by official traffic control devices except from the far
lefthand lane that is lawfully available to traffic moving in the
direction of travel from which the turn is commenced.
22101, (a) The Department of Transportation or local authorities in
respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions, may cause
official traffic control devices to be placed or erected within or
adjacent to intersections to regulate or prohibit turning movements
at such intersections.
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CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 11, 2008
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works R~
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding MTA Bus Stops - N. Dora St.
between Walnut Ave. and Grove Ave.
Agenda Item 5b.
REQUEST: Staff received a request from MTA to establish bus stops on North Dora Street
between Walnut Avenue and Grove Avenue. Please refer to Attachment "A" which is a copy of
an email requesting the bus stops. Please note Attachment "B" for MTA's
description/map/photos of the proposed bus stops. Please note Attachment "C" for a photomap
of the proposed bus stop locations.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is submitting this report for review and discussion by the TEC.
Staff has provided the following options for consideration:
1. Recommend approval of the bus stops / no parking zone and refer to City Council for
formal action.
2. Refer to staff for further analysis.
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Rick Seanor
From: Dan Banter (dan@4mta.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:35 PM
To: Rick Seanor; Ihaynes@mcoe.us
Cc: 'Glenna Blake'; Marty@4mta.org
Subject: FW: New bus stop desired on North Dora Street
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Red
Hi Rick
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I'll get you maps and photos but would you please put this on the Sept 9th meeting agenda. (A stop on Dora at Walnut,
both directions). I'll have another couple of unrelated items too.
Dan
From: Lucy Haynes [mailto:Ihaynes@mcoe.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:42 AM
To: dan@4mta.org
Subject: New bus stop desired on North Dora Street
Dear Mr. Banter,
I am a resident of Ukiah, and I live at 780 Walnut Avenue (near Todd Grove Park). I am inquiring about the possibility of
adding another stop to the #9 bus route nearer to my home. Presently, the route includes a stop on West Standly Street
and one on North Dora Street at the Pomolita School track--with none in between. The distance between the two stops is
0.9 miles according to my car's odometer.
I wish to start riding the bus to work, and would do so immediately if you could place a stop at North Dora and Grove, or at
North Dora and Walnut Avenue. Another possibility might be to locate a stop at Todd Grove Park on Live Oak Avenue.
This would require re-routing the #g, but might benefit more people on the West Side as well as passengers wishing to visit
the Park.
I want to do my part to improve air quality, save money on gasoline, and to slow down global warming. Adding another bus
stop in my neighborhood would help me "make a difference".
I understand you need to secure City of Ukiah approval; please let me know if I can help in any way. If I am available to
attend a meeting or the City Traffic Committee I would be happy to do so.
Thank you for your kind consideration. You may reply to me at work or at my home email which is Ihaynes acific net.
Sincerely,
Lucy Haynes
Office Manager 8 Registrar
River Oak Charter School
(707) 467-1855 ext. 101
9/11/2008
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SERVING MENDOCINO COUNTY SINCE 1976
Mendocino Transit Authority
September 3, 2008
Mr. Rick Seanor
Traffic Engineering Committee
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Dear Rick:
RECEIVED
SEP - 4 2008
CITY OF UKIAH
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
We have had multiple requests for northbound and southbound bus stops on Dora at
Walnut. At this time we have no stops on Dora north of Perkins, a much longer distance
than normal. We would like to establish a northbound stop and red zone on Dora, just
north of Walnut and we would like to pair that stop with a midblock southbound stop
between the drive to the garage and the dirt alley.
Our buses have been safely dropping passengers off at both locations when it is safe to
do so but it is hard for our passengers to understand exactly what they need to do in
order to catch the bus in this area so an official stop would really help.
Thanks for your help and support in this matter.
Sincerely,
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241 Plant Road Ukiah, California 95482 (707) 462-5765 Fax (707) 462-1760
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 11, 2008
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works R ~
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a No Parking Zone and
Speed Limit Signs on Hospital Drive
Agenda Item 5c.
REQUEST: The Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC) received a request from Kathy
Smith, Administrative Director Support Services of Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC),
for a no parking zone and placement of speed zone signs on Hospital Drive. Please refer to
Ms. Smith's request letter, Attachment "A". A photomap, Attachment "B", has been
provided to show the approximate location for the no parking zone.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Smith has requested a no parking zone along the east side of Hospital
Drive opposite the new medical office building. According to Ms. Smith, there is substantial
pedestrian traffic from UVMC to the new building on the west side of Hospital Drive. By
providing a 25 foot no parking zone on the east side of Hospital Drive, pedestrians will be
more visible to vehicular traffic when crossing the street.
Hospital Drive, due to the concentration of medical offices/facilities qualifies as a business
district in accordance with California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 235. CVC section
22352(a)(2)(A) provides for a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph in business districts.
Further, CVC section 40802 allows enforcement of the 25 mph speed zone since Hospital
Drive is identified as a "local" street on the City of Ukiah's federal-aid system map.
Therefore, Hospital Drive can be legally posted fora 25 mph speed zone. Please refer to
Attachment "C" for the various CVC sections.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a no parking zone, 25 feet in length, on the east side
of Hospital Drive. 2) Direct the street maintenance division to post 25 mph speed zone
signs on Hospital Drive. 3) Refer to staff for further analysis.
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Ukiah Yalley Medical Center
~.~.dventist Health
July 30, 2008
Rick Seanor
City of Ukiah
Traffic Engineering Committee
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
Dear Rick,
275 Hospital Drive
Ukiah, CA 95482
707.463.7331
707.467.3242 (Fax)
RECEIVED
AUG - 1 2008
CITY OF UKIAH
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
I would like to request, on behalf of Ukiah Valley Medical Center, that your committee review Hospital
Drive for the possibility of adding a no pazking zone near the curve at the north end of the hospital. We
would also appreciate your considering adding speed limit signs on the street.
I can be reached a[ 707-463-7331 with any questions, thank you.
Sincerely,
Administr•a[ive Director Support Services