HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_041409TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ITT MINUTES
UKIAH CIVIC CENTER
Conference Room No. 3
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, California 95482
TUESDAY, April 14, 2009
3:00 P.M.
Members Present
Steve Turner, Chair
Dan Baxter, MTA, Vice-Chair
Rick Seanor, Staff
John Lampi, Public Representative
Ben Kageyama, Staff
Jerry Whitaker, Staff
Kim Jordan, Staff
Members Absent
Trent Taylor, UPD
1. CALL TO ORDER: 3: 03 :20 PM
Others Present
Connie Diamond, Wagenseller
Neighborhood Association
George Walstrom
Kathryn Anthony
Staff Present
Amanda Davis, Recording Secretary
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 3:03:38 PM
MIS BaxterMhitaker it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to
approve the March 10, 2009, minutes as submitted. Abstain: Member Turner.
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
The Traffic Engineering Committee welcomes input 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: 3:04:22 PM
a. Discussion regarding request for crosswalks on Clara Avenue
Member Kageyama presented the item. The City has a contract with Coastland Civil
Engineering and their task is to prepare a Neighborhood Enhancement Plan for Clara
Avenue, Betty Street and Lorraine Street. This plan includes reconstruction of the
pavement, pedestrian facilities, sidewalk, curb and gutter, traffic calming measures,
and storm drainage. Staff is currently reviewing the conceptual plans and in the next
couple of months plan to hold a public workshop where they can present this
information. Staff's goal is to receive input from the public before finalizing the plans.
Staff recommends that we do not take any action at this time on creating new
crosswalks on Clara Avenue, Betty Street and Lorraine Street because the
Neighborhood Enhancement Plan is being worked on and public will be able to make
suggestions at the public workshop.
Public speaking to the item: Connie Diamond with Wagenseller Neighborhood
Association inquired on when the public workshop will take place. Member Kageyama
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reported that it will take place in the next couple of months.
5. NEW BUSINESS: 3:11:30 PM
a. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Parking on Hamilton Drive and
Hospital Drive
Member Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Recommend approval
of a no parking zone (10pm to 6am) for Hamilton Drive and for Hospital Drive east of
Hamilton Drive and refer to City Council for formal action. 2) Refer to staff for further
analysis. 3) Take no action.
Public speaking to the item: Connie Diamond with Wagenseller Neighborhood
Association spoke to the item.
Consensus of the members present is to refer to staff for further analysis and
receive information on possible alternatives to this area from the Police Department
and bring it back to the next committee meeting for further discussion.
b. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Request for STOP signs on East
Gobbi Street at Oak Manor Drive 3:25:48 PM
Member Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Deny the request for a
STOP signs on East Gobbi Street at Oak Manor Drive. 2) Refer to staff for further
analysis.
Public speaking to the item: George Walstrom owns the house located at 595 Oak
Manor Drive and is requesting that two stop signs be installed on East Gobbi Street at
Oak Manor Drive. The neighborhood is concerned with the high rates of speed and the
danger it presents. Ms. Kathryn Anthony (rents the house at 595 Oak Manor Drive)
spoke to the item and expressed her concern. Ms. Anthony reported that a car had run
into her house.
M/S Kageyama/Whitaker, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members
present to deny the request for a STOP sign on East Gobbi Street at Oak Manor Drive.
Staff denied the request because it does not meet the stop sign warrants of the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the California supplement to the
MUTCD.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS:
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
Member Seanor reported that staff is moving forward on the Downtown Streetscape
Improvement Plan. Staff received the conceptual plan from the consultant. A public workshop
will be held on May 12th, 2009 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Committee members will receive further
information regarding this workshop.
8. ADJOURNMENT: 4:48:24 PM
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
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Amanda Davis, Recording Secretary
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