HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_091608TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES
UKIAH CIVIC CENTER ANNEX
Conference Room No. 5
411 West Clay St.
Ukiah, California 95482
TUESDAY, September 16, 2008
3:00 P.M.
Members Present
Steve Turner, Chair
Dan Baxter, MTA, Vice-Chair
Rick Seanor, Staff
Trent Taylor, UPD
John Lampi, Public Representative
Ben Kageyama, Staff
Darin Malugani, Staff
Members Absent
Jerry Whitaker, Staff
Charley Stump, Staff
1. CALL TO ORDER: a : 06 : a 6 PM
Others Present
Lucy Haynes, Homeowner
Kathy Smith, UVMC Representative
Staff Present
Amanda Davis, Recording Secretary
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
M/S BaxterITaylor, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to approve
the April 15, 2008, minutes as submitted.
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
4. OLD BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS: a : os : 39 PM
a. Discussion and possible action regarding New Lane Configuration at the
intersection of Gobbi Street at South State Street.
Member Kageyama presented the item. Recommended Action: No TEC action is
recommended. The TEC discussed various alternatives for striping on the eastbound leg
of Gobbi Street.
Committee Members concurred with staff's plan for striping on Gobbi Street.
b. Discussion and possible action regarding MTA Bus Stops- N. Dora St. between
Walnut Ave. and Grove Ave. 3 : 34 : 3 a PM
Member Baxter presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Recommend approval of
the bus stops/ no parking zone and refer to City Council for formal action. 2) Refer to staff
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for further analysis.
Public speaking to the item: Lucy Haynes, a local resident, lives close to where the
proposed bus stop will be located. Lucy is employed at River Oak Charter School and
would like to make use of public transit to and from work. She supports and encourages
having a bus stop at the proposed location.
M/S Taylor/Lampi, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to
approve the bus stop/ no parking zone and refer to City Council for formal action. Abstain:
Member Baxter.
This item will be brought before City Council in October.
c. Discussion and possible action regarding a No Parking Zone and Speed Limit Signs
On I"IOSpital DfIVe. 3:44:30 PM
Member Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action: 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.
Public speaking to the item: Kathy Smith, Administrative Director of Support Services for
Ukiah Valley Medical Center. Kathy expressed her concern for pedestrians that cross the
street and the possible safety hazards. She strongly encourages having a red zone or
possibly a crosswalk put in place.
M/S Taylor/Lampi, to take no action with regards to a No Parking Zone and Speed Limit
Signs on Hospital Drive and to refer to staff for further analysis. Motion failed.
M/S Kageyama/Baxter, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present
to 1) Approve a no parking zone, 25 feet in length on the east side of Hospital Drive; leave
the posted 25 mph speed zone as is; and that the City of Ukiah pursue along-term
solution with the hospital regarding a more formalized crosswalk at this location.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS:
Member Seanor reported that he received an a-mail from a resident who lives on Gibson
Street. The resident stated that large semi-trucks are turning from State St. onto Gibson St
then proceeding onto N. Oak. She has requested that a "No through trucking" sign be placed
at State Street to eliminate this loud traffic through the neighborhood. Committee members
responded and said that it is not an allowed regulation per the California Vehicle Code.
Member Seanor received a request from the Director of Planning, Charley Stump, regarding
pedestrian traffic and safety on Waugh Lane. A planning commissioner discussed the area of
Waugh Lane Bridge. The planning commissioner believes that there is one side of the street
that is better suited for pedestrians to walk on. The idea presented is whether a sign should
be put in place designating which side pedestrians should walk on. Member Seanor explained
there is a vehicle code section which states which side you should walk on, should there be
no sidewalk. Therefore, the city should defer to the California Vehicle Code to govern
pedestrians along this street.
Member Seanor reported that a year ago there was a request for bus stops on Clara Avenue.
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The city has been in contact with Home Depot to get their position on putting in a bus stop on
the south side of Clara Avenue. Member Seanor is currently working on this.
Member Turner inquired about an update on the Oak Manor Trail and Safe Walks to School
Project. Member Seanor responded. There is a paved path along the South side of Gibson
Creek, however, the North side of Gibson Creek is currently dirt. The city received funding
from Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account to improve a paved trail all the way to Oak
Manor Park. This should be under construction next year.
Member Seanor reported that there is a second project in that area, which includes the
realignment of Gobbi St., Oak Manor Dr. and Babcock Ln. to make it a four-way instead of two
offset intersections. The city is on a tight timeframe to have an award by December on this
project. This would also be for the next construction season.
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.
Amanda Davis, Recording Secretary
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