HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp-021114TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
UKIAH CIVIC CENTER
Conference Room No. 5
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, California 95482
TUESDAY, February 11, 2014
3:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 14, 2014
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:
a. Proposed No Parking Zone on Talmage Frontage Road
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and possible action regarding Pedestrian Crossing Signs on S. Dora St. at
Yokayo School
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 10th day of January, 2014
Jarod Thiele, Recording Secretary
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 14, 2014
Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ben Kageyama, Staff
Trent Taylor, UPD
Jerry Whitaker, Staff
Rick Seanor, Staff
John Lampi, Public Representative
Kim Jordan, Staff
Roger Vincent, Public Representative
MEMBERS ABSENT
Dan Baxter, MTA Vice -Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting
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Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager
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Regarding Proposed No Parking Zone on Talmage
Member S cor summaz ' report of request by Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo for
proposed no ing adj 't to Talmage Frontage Road. Member Seanor distributed a photo
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taken by Whita / l aytime parking in this area. The proposal is for no overnight parking
from 10 pm to 6 a`'O//�/�%
Member Taylor stated that had he known this was City of Ukiah property; he would have had
officers patrol this area. He questioned the impact this will this have on Police Department if the
proposed no overnight parking is passed.
Member Jordan didn't see a problem with parking during the day.
Member Taylor had not heard of any complaints coming in from citizens. Officers have not
reported any problems with camping in this area.
Member Vincent asked if we could get input from businesses in the area.
Member Seanor summarized info for Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo who just arrived.
MINUTES of the Traffic Engineering Committee
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Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo stated at least one neighbor has called in complaining
about overnight camping or vacated cars.
Member Taylor stated this area has been cleaned up since old business, Beeler's Mufflers, has
left area.
Member Jordan wanted to know if residents or businesses are parking overnight before a vote
goes before Council.
Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo stated this area is��t�ved.
Member Jordan stated residents should be infor" out this issue before a no parking
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decision is made.
Member Taylor stated he will have an officer area to see*#.')) - is parking there.
��iAssistant City Manager Sangiacomo s he neighbor in the v
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asked for no overnight parking. He is not t to prevent daytime parThis area looks like it
is being used as employee daytime parking.
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M/S: Taylor/Jordan will have- investigate e back with suggestions at a future
meeting. Motion carried by an ,,ice vote ombers present.
6. COMI
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8. ADJOURNMENT ' /:
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MINUTES of the Traffic Engineering Committee
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January 14, 2014
CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 7, 2014
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works RV
SUBJECT: Proposed No Parking Zone on Talmage Frontage Road
Agenda Item 4a.
REQUEST: Staff received a request from Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager, to post
No Parking signs along the south side of Talmage Frontage Road (east end).
DISCUSSION: This item was discussed at the January 14, 2014 Traffic Engineering Committee
(TEC) meeting. At that meeting the TEC requested additional information. The attached
memorandum from CSO Brian Webb provides follow up information on parking in this area.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is submitting this report for review and discussion by the TEC.
Staff recommends approval of the request for no parking zone to the City Council.
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Ukiah Police Department
Safety, Professionalism, Community Service
Memo
To: Capt. Trent Taylor
From: CSO Brian Webb
Date: January 2014
Subject: Talmage Rd. Parking Issue
Chris Dewey
Chief of Police
On 01/15/2014, 1 contacted Michael Bazzani (550-G Talmage Rd.) the owner of Bazzani's Bitchin
Stichin about parking issues and abandoned vehicles at the end of the Talmage Frontage Rd.
Bazzani said none of the vehicles parked there were associated with his business or his employee.
Bazzani did tell me on the weekends and after 5pm weekdays there are excessive amounts of cars
parked in the area.
On 01/21/2014, 1 contacted Greg Hoyt owner of Greg Hoyt Construction (741 Talmage Rd.) and
inquired about vehicles parked in the area. Hoyt said none of his employee's park in that area of
Talmage Rd. Hoyt did tell me there has been a recent accumulation of garbage at the southwest
corner of the turnaround.
On 01/22/2014, 1 contacted, Kelly Keyes, property manager for Mountanos Property Management Co.
who told me she has had numerous complaints from the tenants that occupy the residence at 750
Talmage Rd. Keyes was informed that there are always cars parked there, and has had to remove
accumulations of trash and rubbish.
CSO B. Webb #4C10
300 Seminary Avenue I Ukiah, California 95482
Telephone: 463-6262 1 Fax: (707) 462-6068 1 www,cityofukiah.com
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CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 7, 2014
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pedestrian Crossing Signs
on S. Dora St. at Yokayo School
Agenda Item 5a.
BACKGROUND: Staff received an email from Ms. Dana Milani, Principal of Yokayo
Elementary School (Attachment "A") requesting pedestrian crossing signs for two
crosswalks near the school, S. Dora St. and W. Gobbi St. and S. Dora St. and Mendocino
Drive. Please see Attachment "B", a photomap showing the crosswalk locations.
DISCUSSION:
At the August 20, 2013 Traffic Engineering Committee meeting Ms. Milani expressed an
interest in pedestrian signs for crosswalks near Yokayo School. TEC Member Whitaker
subsequently provided information to Ms. Milani regarding purchase of portable signs to be
used at the crosswalks near Yokayo School. According to Ms. Milani, three of the four
portable signs purchased by Yokayo School have been run over and damaged. Ms. Milani
is now requesting the City to install the in -street pedestrian crossing signs.
At prior TEC meetings in -street pedestrian signs have been a topic of discussion. In
December 2012, the TEC recommended to staff at Nokomis School that the school
purchase and place portable in -street pedestrian signs. In April 2008, the TEC discussed
in -street pedestrian signs at River Oak Charter School.
Staff reviewed the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2012
Edition (see Attachment "C") regarding in -street pedestrian crossing signs. In California,
the R1-6 in -street pedestrian crossing sign (YIELD) is approved for use. The proposed sign
would provide an additional visible reminder to drivers regarding right-of-way at crosswalks.
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide a recommendation regarding the request for
in -street pedestrian crossing signs.
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Attachment #
Rick Seanor
From: Jarod Thiele
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 11:59 AM
To: Rick Seanor
Subject: FW: contact info
MI
I talked to Dana at UUSD and she wants the crosswalk signs to be permanent. Told her the next meeting will be 2/11.
Jarod L. "I,hicle
Cite of Ukiah
Public Works Project Analvst
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
P: 707-463-6755
F: 707-463-6204
jthiele(,r cityofukiah.com
From: Dana Milani [mailto:dmilani@)uusd.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:34 AM
To: Jarod Thiele
Subject: RE: contact info
Thank you Jarod for your time. I would like to 2 signs.
1. Gobbi and Dora
2. Gobbi and Mendocino
I will see you February 11`"!
Thank you,
Dana Milani
NYoka o School
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California MUTCD 2012 Edition Attachment # C tt Page 140
(FHWA's MUTCD 2009 Edition, as amended for use in California)
Section 2B.11 Yield Here To Pedestrians_ Signs and Stop Here For Pedestrians Signs (RI -5 Series
Standard:
of Yield Here To (Stop Here Fof4 Pedestrians (111-5, 111-5a, R 5b, or RI c^) signs (see Figure 211-2) shall
be used if yield (stop) lines are used in advance of a marked crosswalk that crosses an uncontrolled multi-
lane approach. The Stop Here for Pedestrians signs shall only be used where the law speeificalb, requires
that a driver must stop for edestr alk. The legend STATE LAW may be displayed at the
top of the 111-5, 111-5a, R 5b, and PA -5c -signs, if applicable.
Support:
oia The Stop Here for Pedestrian signs (R1 -5b and R1 -5c) are deleted as a stop is not required in California per CVC
21950,
Guidance:
02 If yield (stop) lines and Yield Here To Pedestrians signs are used in advance of a crosswalk
that crosses an uncontrolled multi -lane approach, they should be placed 20 to 50 feet in advance of the nearest
crosswalk line (see Section 3B.16 and Figure 3B-17), and parking should be prohibited in the area between the
yield (stop) line and the crosswalk.
03 Yield (stop) lines and Yield Here To (Stop :'ere For) Pedestrians signs should not be used in advance of
crosswalks that cross an approach to or departure from a roundabout.
Option:
04 Yield Here To (Stop Here signs may be used in advance of a crosswalk that crosses an
uncontrolled multi -lane approach to indicate to road users where to yield 0400 even if yield (stop) lines are not
used.
os A Pedestrian Crossing (W 11-2) warning sign may be placed overhead or may be post -mounted with a
diagonal downward pointing arrow (W 16-7P) plaque at the crosswalk location where Yield Here To fSte
€}Pedestrians signs have been installed in advance of the crosswalk.
Standard:
06 If a W11-2 sign has been post -mounted at the crosswalk location where a Yield Here To (Stele
Vor4 Pedestrians sign is used on the approach, the Yield Here To (Stop Here F Pedestrians sign shall not
be placed on the same post as or block the road user's view of the W11-2 sign.
Option:
07 An advance Pedestrian Crossing (W 11-2) warning sign with an AHEAD or a distance supplemental plaque
may be used in conjunction with a Yield Here To (Stop Here R^r` Pedestrians sign on the approach to the same
crosswalk.
oa In -Street Pedestrian Crossing signs and Yield Here To (Stop H^r^ Fe Pedestrians signs may be used
together at the same crosswalk. _ _ , -,
Section 2B.12 In -Street and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing? Signs (RI -6, R1 -6a, RI -9, and R1 -9a)
Option:
of The In -Street Pedestrian Crossing (R1-6 or- R1 6a) sign (see Figure 213-2) or the Overhead Pedestrian
Crossing (R1-9 of Rl 9a) sign (see Figure 213-2) may be used to remind road users of laws regarding right-of-
way at an unsignalized pedestrian crosswalk. The legend STATE LAW may be displayed at the top of the R1-6,
R1 6a, R1-9, and R1 9a signs, if applicable. On the R1-6 and R 1 6a signs, the legends STOP e YIELD may be
used instead of the appropriate STOP sign er YIELD sign symbol.
02 Highway agencies may develop and apply criteria for determining the applicability of In -Street Pedestrian
Crossing signs.
Support:
02a The In -Street Pedestrian crossing (R1 -6a) and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing (R1 -9a) signs are deleted as a stop is not
required in California per CVC 21950.
Standard:
03 If used, the In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be placed in the roadway at the crosswalk location
on the center line, on a lane line, or on a median island. The In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be
post -mounted on the left-hand or right-hand side of the roadway.
Chapter 2B — Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012
Part 2 — Signs
California MUTCD 2012 EditionPae 141
(FHWA_!,� M,J.J�'CD 2009 Edition, as amended for use in Ca ifornlal �� �1
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04 If used, the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be placed over the roadway at the crosswalk i
location.
os An In -Street or Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be placed in advance of the crosswalk to
educate road users about the State law prior to reaching the crosswalk, nor shall it be installed as an
educational display that is not near any crosswalk.
Guidance:
06 If an island (see Chapter 31) is available, the In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign, if used, should be placed on
the island.
Option:
07 If a Pedestrian Crossing (W 11-2) warning sign is used in combination with an In -Street or an Overhead
Pedestrian Crossing sign, the W 11-2 sign with a diagonal downward pointing arrow (W16 -7P) plaque may be
post -mounted on the right-hand side of the roadway at the crosswalk location.
Standard:
og The In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign and the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be used at
signalized locations.
o9 The STOP FOR legend shall only be used in States where the State law specifically requires that a
driver must stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
io The In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall have a black legend (except for the red STOP or YIELD
sign symbols) and border on a white background, surrounded by an outer yellow or fluorescent yellow -
green background area (see Figure 213-2). The Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall have a black
legend and border on a yellow or fluorescent yellow -green background at the top of the sign and a black
legend and border on a white background at the bottom of the sign (see Figure 213-2).
i i Unless the In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign is placed on a physical island, the sign support shall be
designed to bend over and then bounce back to its normal vertical position when struck by a vehicle.
Support:
12 The Provisions of Section 2A.18 concerning mounting height are not applicable for the In -Street Pedestrian
Crossing sign.
Standard:
13 The top of an In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be a maximum of 4 feet above the pavement
surface. The top of an In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign placed in an island shall be a maximum of 4 feet
above the island surface.
Option:
14 The In -Street Pedestrian Crossing sign may be used seasonably seasonally to prevent damage in winter
because of plowing operations, and may be removed at night if the pedestrian activity at night is minimal.
is In -Street Pedestrian Crossing signs, Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs, and Yield Here To kSlep44efe-Pef)
Pedestrians signs may be used together at the same crosswalk. I
Section 2B.13 Speed Limit Sign (R2-1)
Support:
oo The setting of speed limits can be controversial and requires a rational and defensible determination to maintain public
confidence. Speed limits are normally set near the 85th -percentile speed that statistically represents one standard deviation
above the average speed and establishes the upper limit of what is considered reasonable and prudent. As with most laws,
speed limits need to depend on the voluntary compliance of the greater majority of motorists. Speed limits cannot be set
arbitrarily low, as this would create violators of the majority of drivers and would not command the respect of the public.
Standard:
of Speed zones (other than statutory speed limits) shall only be established on the basis of an engineering
and traffic survey (E&TS) study that has been performed in accordance with traffic engineering practices.
The engineering study shall include an analysis of the current speed distribution of free-flowing vehicles.
02 The Speed Limit (112-1) sign (see Figure 213-3) shall display the limit established by law, ordinance,
regulation, or as adopted by the authorized agency based on the engineering study. The speed limits
displayed shall be in multiples of 5 mph.
Chapter 2B — Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012
Part 2 — Signs