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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
SUNE 10, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fernandez at 2:00 p.m., in the Old
City Council Chambers, 111 West Church Street. Members present were Beard,
Cannon, Goforth, Harris, Lieutenant Williams and Chairman Fernandez. Absent:
Grothe.
ON A MOTION by Cannon, seconded by Harris, it was carried unanimously to
approve the May 13, 1986, minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee as
submitted.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion - Possible Skateboard Ordinance
Peter Meier, representing Garrison Pacific Properties, San Rafael, California,
(Pear Tree Shopping Center) reviewed an Ordinance proposed for adoption by the
City of Petaluma pertaining to skateboards on publicly owned facilities. The
ordinance outlines prohibitions of skateboard riding, rules of the road and
establishes areas within the City limits where skateboarding is not allowed.
He indicated that skateboarders scare shoppers and requested the Committee
recommend the City Council adopt a Skateboard Ordinance for the City of Ukiah.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding skateboards being a hazard/nuisance
on publicly owned facilities and on sidewalks in shopping centers. Concern
was expressed for public safety. Also discussed was the implementation of the
Ordinance, signing and modification of the approach by confiscating the
skateboards of those in violation.
ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Cannon, it was carried unanimously to
request Mr. Meier contact an Attorney regarding private property owner's legal
rights and liabilities pertaining to the control of skateboarders.
The Committee indicated to Mr. Meier they would be happy to reconsider his
request when this information is available.
B. Request for Crosswalks on Orchard Avenue, South of Perkins Street
Bill Beard reported a request for pedestrian crosswalks on Orchard Avenue
South of Perkins Street has been received from Marilyn Saegert.
Ted Goforth explained that a crosswalk placed at Peach and Orchard will be
moved to Plum and Orchard.
ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Goforth, it was carried unanimously that
Chairman Fernandez would send a letter to Marilyn Saegert indicating the
crosswalk at Peach and Orchard will be moved to Plum and Orchard.
The Committee determined additional crosswalks North of the bridge on Orchard
Avenue was not necessary at this time.
C. Discussion - Sierra Sunset Use
Planning Director Harris reported considerable resident concern has been
expressed regarding Empire Drive and Capps Lane extending through to Despina
Drive. Staff has evaluated several alternative configuration, including no
access to Despina, 90° angles at the street intersections and multiple
ingress-egress points for the development.
Discussion ensued regarding traffic circulation, i.e., four-way stop signs at
Carrigan and Empire Drive, three-way stop signs at Homewood and Empire Drive,
the width of Empire Drive and access points on Despina Drive.
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Cannon, it was carried by a majority vote to
recommend to the City Council that no R-1 Residential be allowed on or access
to Despina Drive, that access be from streets within the Subdivision and lots
abutting Despina Drive have a six foot wall/fence with landscaping.
Ted Goforth cast the dissenting vote. Mike Harris abstained.
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Cannon, it was carried by a unanimous vote
to recommend the City Council adopt the general street pattern as submitted to
the Planning Commission except as modified by rear lots abutting Despina Drive
and increasing the width of Empire Drive from 50 to 60 feet between Homewood
and Despina Drive. Mike Harris abstained.
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Cannon, it was carried by a unanimous vote
to recommend to the City Council that four-way stop signs be placed at
Carrigan Lane and Empire Drive. Mike Harris abstained.
MISCELLANEOUS
Bill Beard reported a letter regarding motorized, handicap vehicles becoming a
potential traffic hazard was received from Jack Albert.
This matter, including Mr. Albert's letter, was referred to the Ukiah Police
Department.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:,~7 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Faye Afee, Rec~ ing Secretary
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 10, 1986
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
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