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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttec_061416TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA REGULAR MEETING UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, June 14, 2016 3:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 10, 2016 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. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Revisions to City Code Section 7154 to Allow Tow Trucks and Commercial Recovery Vehicles to Park in Residential Neighborhoods. b. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed MTA Bus Stop at 671 South Orchard Avenue. 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Removal of Existing Crosswalk on North State Street at Fairgrounds Driveway. 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 June, 2016 Lory Limbird, Recording Secretary TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES May 10, 2016 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT Rick Seanor representing Tim Eriksen Ben Kageyama, representing the City Manager Sean Kaeser, representing the Chief of Police Darin Malugani, representing the Supervisor of Public Works Kevin Thompson, representing the Planning Director MEMBERS ABSENT John Lampi, Public Representative Tim Eriksen, TEC Chairman, Director of Public Works, City Engineer Marty Nelson, Mendocino Transit Authority OTHERS PRESENT Maureen Mulheren, Council Member Lory Limbird, Public Works Susan Passalacqua, UVMC Neil Davis, Walk & Bike Mendocino Keith Hewett, All in One Auto Kathryn Hoffar, All In One Auto Wayne Hunt, T&T Towing Steve Redding, Stevo's Towing Ruben Herrera, R&B Towing 1. CALL TO ORDER The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Rick Seanor at 3:02 pm in Conference Room No. 3, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Rick Seanor apologized for not having the proposed changes to the Ukiah City Code section 7154 to allow tow truck and commercial recovery vehicles to park in residential neighborhoods. Kathryn Hoffar provided the attached printed page of her research of cities which allow large sized vehicles/tow trucks to park in residential areas. She found some cities that allow such parking for vehicles no greater than 26,000 pounds and up to two axles. Rick Seanor stated this issue will be on the agenda for the June 14th TEC meeting and everyone here will be notified. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 12, 2016 Motion/Second: Malugani/Kaeser to approve April 12, 2016 minutes as written with one correction on page 2 to change 2600 pounds to 26,000 pounds. Motion carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present. 3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS none MINUTES of the Traffic Engineering Committee May 10, 2016 Page 1 4. OLD BUSINESS none 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Pedestrian Crosswalk Flags on Perkins Street and Hospital Drive. Member Ben Kageyama reported a letter was received from Susan Passalacqua of UVMC regarding crosswalk safety on Perkins Street and Hospital Drive. UVMC would like to explore the possibility of using pedestrian safety flags at the crosswalks on Perkins Street at Leslie Street, Perkins Street at Warren Drive and at the crosswalk at 236 Hospital Drive. Concerns were also expressed about the traffic light sequence at Perkins and Hospital Drive. Perhaps the traffic light sequence could be modified in order that the left green arrow doesn't coincide with the crosswalk "go" light. Attachment "B" is a map of the proposed crosswalk flag locations and Attachment "C" is information about the use of crosswalk flags in Salt Lake City. Susan Passalacqua, UVMC stated the traffic light at the intersection of Perkins and Hospital Drive turns green to allow left turns from east bound Perkins traffic onto Hospital Drive at the same time as the pedestrian "Go" light comes on and cars do not yield to pedestrians. She asked if the pedestrian walk and left turn signal could be modified to avoid this conflict. The hospital is looking for a low cost alternative to the more high tech crosswalks such as the one being installed on N. State Street at the fairgrounds. Neil Davis, Walk & Bike Mendocino asked if the timing of the signal lights could be adjusted so pedestrians are allowed to walk into the intersection first before the green light for car traffic. Then pedestrians would be more visible when in the crosswalk to drivers turning onto Hospital Drive. Rick Seanor stated he would not recommend this because it is different from the timing of all other traffic signals in the city. Maureen Mulheren, Council Member stated this intersection is going to change in 2 or 3 years when the courthouse goes in so it does not make sense to change the timing at this time. Member Kevin Thompson asked what pedestrian improvements are planned to be added to this intersection. Member Ben Kageyama stated the intersection will change to a 4 -way intersection but he did not believe a protected left turn is planned. Maureen Mulheren, Council Member commented in past TEC meetings, it had been discussed that the temporary flashing light which was put at the intersection of N. State St at the fairgrounds would be moved when the intersection improvements at that site are completed to a Perkins Street location. MINUTES of the Traffic Engineering Committee May 10, 2016 Page 2 Member Ben Kageyama inserted he had researched on-line the use of crosswalk flags. There is not much information about the effectiveness of crosswalk flag use and there is not a MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standard for it. Many cities that have tried crosswalk flags have cancelled their programs because the flags were stolen. The most effective safety measure for crosswalks on a 4 lane street such as Perkins would be advanced yield lines otherwise known as shark teeth which do have a MUTCD standard. Pedestrians need to practice due diligence and always look both ways for traffic before entering a crosswalk. Susan Passalacqua, UVMC asked if one test location for crosswalk flags could be tried on a temporary basis. UVMC will handle the cost of the buckets and flags. Maureen Mulheren, Council Member stated she has seen flags in other cities and as a business owner, would sponsor flags in a crosswalk. This will include being responsible for taking flags in at night and replacing the flags at the crosswalk in the morning. Rick Seanor expressed his concern that crosswalk flags are new to residents and they will have to learn how to use them. The person carrying a crosswalk flag may think he/she is safe and just step out into the crosswalk. Even while carrying a crosswalk flag, pedestrians must remember to look both ways and have eye contact with the driver before entering the crosswalk. Susan Passalacqua, UVMC stated the hospital newsletter will be used to educate employees on the proper use of crosswalk flags. Member Sean Kaeser stated drivers are required to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed the street before the driver resumes travelling. A driver will be ticketed if that driver fails to stop for the pedestrian. The driver will not be ticketed if that driver resumes travelling before the pedestrian reaches the other side of the street as long as the pedestrian is safely out of the driver's way. Motion/Second: Thompson/Kaeser to allow the hospital to conduct a crosswalk flag pilot program at the Hospital Drive location for a six month duration at which time a hospital representative will report back to TEC about the effectiveness of the pilot program. Also, a flexible crosswalk sign will be installed at the Perkins and Leslie Street crosswalk. Motion carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present. b. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Proposed MTA Bus Stop at 671 South Orchard Avenue. Rick Seanor presented this item. MTA requested a bus stop adjacent to the US Post Office at 671 South Orchard Ave. It was suggested that this bus stop should be aligned with the second side walk which leads to the Post Office. Member Sean Kaeser stated there already is a bus stop going south bound located in front of the DMV and north bound there are bus stops in front of UVSD offices and the Orchard Shopping Center. MINUTES of the Traffic Engineering Committee May 10, 2016 Page 3 Maureen Mulheren, Council Member stated there is already limited parking on Orchard Avenue between Perkins and Gobbi with many businesses in this area. What will happen when the wool mill opens across the street from the Post Office? It would be much wiser to study this entire area for future planning to consider parking needs. Rick Seanor suggested that this item should be continued to the next TEC meeting when an MTA rep could attend and answer questions. Maureen Mulheren, Council Member asked if the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan could be brought for this discussion so the plans for this area could be considered Rick Seanor stated this item will be continued as Old Business at the June 14, 2016 meeting. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Member Ben Kageyama stated that good progress is being made on the N State Street crosswalk. The paving is being done today. Contractor is scheduled to take out the old crosswalk and Notice of Closure for the old sidewalk will be included in next month's TEC meeting. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS none 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. Lory Limbird, Recording Secretary MINUTES of the Traffic Engineering Committee May 10, 2016 Page 4 CITY OF UKIAH MEMORANDUM DATE: June 8, 2016 TO: Traffic Engineering Committee FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works AV SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Revisions to City Code Section 7154 to allow Tow Trucks and Commercial Recovery Vehicles to park in Residential Neighborhoods Agenda Item 4a. REQUEST: At the April 12, 2016 Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC) meeting, the TEC reviewed a request to modify City Code section 7154 to allow tow trucks and commercial recovery vehicles the opportunity to park in residential zoned districts. At the April 12 meeting, the TEC requested staff to revise the City Code and return to the TEC for review and discussion. DISCUSSION: Staff has prepared revision to the City Code section 7154 as shown on the Attachment "A". This draft ordinance with a redline section adds an exemption to the City Code to allow tow service vehicles and commercial recovery vehicles to park in residential districts. In order for the revisions to the Code section to become effective, the City Council would need to adopt the attached draft ordinance. Adoption of ordinances is a two part process, at the first City Council meeting the ordinance is introduced by title only. At the second meeting the City Council would adopt the ordinance. The changes then become effective 30 days after adoption of the ordinance. POSSIBLE ACTION: The following options are provided for consideration: 1) approve the redline version of City Code section 7154 and recommend adoption of the ordinance to the Ukiah City Council; 2) revise the redline version of City Code section 7154 and recommend adoption of the ordinance to the Ukiah City Council; 3) refer to staff for further information. cc: All in One Towing Ukiah Tow TNT / UAD R&B Towing Stevo's Towing file ATTACHMENT "A" ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING DIVISION 8, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 7154 OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE WHICH ESTABLISHES NO PARKING OF VEHICLES WITH GROSS WEIGHT OF ELEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS SECTION ONE: It is ordained that the City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby amends §7154 to read as follows: §7154 NO PARKING OF VEHICLES WITH GROSS WEIGHT OF ELEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS A. It shall be unlawful and constitute a violation of this Code to park or allow to stand a commercial vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of eleven thousand (11,000) pounds or more on any street in any R-1, R-2 or R-3 Zoning District in the City. This prohibition shall not apply to any commercial vehicle: 1. Making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted streets; 2. Delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure located on or within the restricted street for which a building permit has been previously obtained, if a building permit is legally required for such repair, alteration, remodeling or construction; or 3. Delivering equipment to be used in grading or construction activity within the street or on property abutting such restricted street for which a building permit has been previously obtained, if a building permit is legally required for such grading or construction activity. �, -� 111 � � � ■ -• B. It shall be unlawful and constitute a violation of this code to park or allow to stand a commercial vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of eleven thousand (11,000) pounds or more on any lot, plot or parcel of land in any R-1, R-2, or R-3 zoning district within the city, where parking is prohibited on a public street under subsection A of this section unless the parcel is one acre or more in size or the commercial vehicle is not visible from any public street, and it is not operated between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. (Ord. 638, §1, adopted 1973; Ord. 749, §1, adopted 1980; Ord. 939, §1, adopted 1993) SECTION TWO. This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ukiah. SECTION THREE. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption. Introduced by title only on the 6th day of July, 2016, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk ATTACHMENT "A" Stephen G. Scalmanini, Mayor CITY OF UKIAH MEMORANDUM DATE: June 8, 2016 TO: Traffic Engineering Committee FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed MTA Bus Stop at 671 South Orchard Avenue Agenda Item 4b. REQUEST: Staff received a request from MTA to establish a bus stop adjacent to the US Post Office at 671 South Orchard Avenue. Please refer to Attachment "A" which is a copy of MTA's request regarding the bus stop. Please note Attachment "B" for a photomap of the proposed bus stop location. DISCUSSION: A bus stop / no parking zone at the proposed location would occupy approximately 5 on -street parking spaces. However, staff has not observed this location to be a high demand area for on -street parking. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has provided the following options for consideration: 1) TEC recommends the bus stop / no parking zone at 671 South Orchard Avenue for approval by the City Council; 2) Refer to staff for further analysis. enc. cc: Marty Nelson, MTA Postmaster, Ukiah Post Office file Rick Seanor Affachment # From: Marty Nelson <marty@mendocinotransit.org> Sent: • April 15, 2016 12:28 PM • Rick Seanor Subject: RE: new MTA bus stop at Post Office Attachments: Bus Stop proposal Post Office Orchard ave.pdf Here it is Rick, what we would like to have happen if possible is to have the first 96 feet or so using the existing red curb at the entrance drive way to the post office to the second walk way of the post office, it can't be seen in the pictures because of the shrubbery, this would help if we needed to use the wheelchair lift or ramps with no danger of stopping further away from the curb to extend the lift. The sidewalks are no wider than about 5 feet and we need 8 feet for the vehicle lifts, so basically extending the existing red curb from the entrance drive way to just beyond the Marty • Google Maps uw° l a' Maps https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1456942,-123.1985577,85m/datar,!3ml!le3 4/15"2016 CITY OF UKIAH MEMORANDUM DATE: June 7, 2016 TO: Traffic Engineering Committee FROM: Ben Kageyama, Senior Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Removal of Existing Crosswalk on North State Street at Fairgrounds Driveway Agenda Item 5a BACKGROUND: Due to concerns regarding the crosswalk at the intersection of North State Street with the fairgrounds driveway, and based on recommendations from the City Engineer, the City Council authorized the construction of a new safety enhanced crosswalk at the intersection of Garrett Drive and North State Street, to replace the existing crosswalk at the fairgrounds driveway. However, priorto removal of any marked crosswalk, California Vehicle Code Section 21950.5 requires a 30 -day notice to allow for public comment (see Attachment "A"). DISCUSSION: The City Engineer recommended relocation of the existing crosswalk at the fairgrounds entrance approximately 200 feet to the north to the intersection of Garrett Drive as the preferred location for the new crosswalk (see Attachment "B"). The new crosswalk features bulb -outs of the curb on both sides of the crosswalk, push button activated flashing in -pavement lights and warning signs, a pedestrian refuge median island, and advanced yield lines. The 30 -day notice for removal of the existing crosswalk has been posted on both sides of the existing crosswalk on May 18th, and the end of the 30 -day notice period will occur on June 17th. In addition, notices were distributed directly to Redwood Academy Charter School, Tree of Life Charter School, New Morning Montessori School and to the fairgrounds office (see Attachment "C"). As of this date, no written comments were received from the public. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is submitting this report for discussion and possible action by the TEC. Staff recommends the TEC approve the removal of the existing crosswalk, provided no substantive comments are received prior to the end of the 30 -day notice period on June 17th. Staff will bring this item back to TEC for further consideration in the event additional public comments are received after the June 14, 2016 TEC meeting. enc. Cc: file Redwood Academy Charter School Tree of Life Charter School New Morning Montessori School Redwood Empire Fairgrounds ATTACHMENT "A77 21950.5. (a) An existing marked crosswalk may not be removed unless notice and opportunity to be heard is provided to the public not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled date of removal. In addition to any other public notice requirements, the notice of proposed removal shall be posted at the crosswalk identified for removal. (b) The notice required by subdivision (a) shall include, but is not limited to, notification to the public of both of the following: (1) That the public may provide input relating to the scheduled removal. (2) The form and method of providing the input authorized by paragraph (1). ATTACHMENT "B" ATTACHMENT "C" `1 City is �1 Notice of Meeting: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Request to Remove the Crosswalk on N. State St. at the Fairgrounds Driveway **You are invited to attend a Traffic Engineering Committee meeting regarding a traffic concern in your neighborhood.** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Traffic Engineering Committee will consider a request to remove the crosswalk on North State Street at the Fairgrounds driveway. Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 3 p.m. or soon thereafter. Location: Civic Center Conference Room 3, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah What Will Happen: The Traffic Engineering Committee will discuss and consider action regarding a request to remove the crosswalk on N. State St. at the Fairgrounds driveway. You are welcome to attend this meeting and provide your comments. How to provide input: You may submit comments on the proposed removal of this crosswalk to Lory Limbird, Administrative Assistant, at llimbird@cityofukiah.com or by mail to: Lory Limbird, Department of Public Works, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482. All comments regarding this crosswalk must be submitted by no later than 5 pm on June 17, 2016. For More Information: You may contact Lory Limbird, Administrative Assistant, at (707) 463-6282 or Ilibird@cityofukiah.com. You may also come to the Public Works Department to discuss this crosswalk. The Public Works Department is located at 300 Seminary Avenue. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ADA Accommodation: Please be advised 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. 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