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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
JULY 8, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Harris at 2:00 p.m., in the
Old City Council Chambers, 111 West Church Street. Members present were
Beard, Goforth, Harris, Chief Keplinger and Anderson representing Vara.
Absent: Cannon, Grothe and Chairman Fernandez,
ON A MOTION by Goforth, seconded by Beard, it was carried unanimously to
approve the June 10, 1986, minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee as
submitted.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
A. Request for Red Curb - West Side of Mason Street, Standley Street to
Smith Street (Chief Keplinger)
Chief Keplinger reported that when cars are parked near the corner on the West
side of Mason Street it creates a blind spot for vehicles leaving the Police
Station. He requested for the safety and visibility of vehicles leaving the
Police Station the curb on the West side of Mason Street from Standley Street
to Smith Street be painted red.
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Chief Keplinger, it was carried unanimously
to paint the curb red on the West side of Mason Street from Standley Street to
Smith Street.
B. Request for Additional Speed Limit Sign - Northbound Bush Street, South
of Empire Drive (Senior Citizens in Walnut Village on Bush Street)
One of the principle concerns discussed was the need of a Speed Zone Study for
Bush Street.
ON A MOTION by Goforth, seconded by Chief Keplinger, it was carried
unanimously to direct the Engineering Division and the Police Department to
conduct a Speed Zone Study for Bush Street to establish appropriate signing.
MISCELLANEOUS
A. MTA'S Proposal - New Bus Stop Locations
Monica Finn reviewed MTA's proposal for new bus stop locations throughout the
City of Ukiah. She explained that for safety and convenience of passengers
MTA would like to install bus stop signs in several locations throughout the
area.
ON A MOTION by Goforth, seconded by Chief Keplinger, it was carried
unanimously to request MTA outline the proposed locations on a current bus
stop map to be submitted to the Committee for review at their August 12, 1986
meeting.
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B. Request to Paint Centerline Strinine on Emuire Drive
Ted Goforth reported a request has been received from Rosalind Peterson to
paint centerline striping on Empire Drive between State and Bush Streets.
ON A MOTION by Goforth, seconded by Beard, it was carried unanimously to paint
centerline striping on Empire Drive between State and Bush Streets.
C. Matter of Red Curb in Front of 200 and 204 Empire Drive
It was determined to continue the matter of red curb in front of 200 and 204
Empire Drive to the August 13, 1986 meeting, pending notification of property
owners in the area.
D. C.R.E.A.M. Organization - Paintine of Addresses on Curbs
Bill Beard reported his office has received several complaints regarding the
C.R. E.A.M. Organization. He explained the Organization does not comply with
the Traffic Engineering Committee's permit intent for painting addresses on
curbs.
Discussion ensued regarding the misconception of liability and responsibility.
Chief Keplinger noted the City of Ukiah is not liable, responsible nor is the
City sponsoring this project.
It was determined to request the C.R.E.A.M. Organization submit a summary
report of all action regarding this matter to the Committee at the completion
of the project.
E. Matter of Red Curb on Church Street
Candy Anderson reported the red curb at the corner of School Street and West
Church Street is now being used as a loading zone by the local merchants and
as a parking space for citizens conducting business in the Finance Office.
She requested it be painted green and used as a loading zone.
One of the principle concerns discussed was pedestrian safety and visibility
of the crosswalk on Church Street.
A MOTION by Anderson, seconded by Harris, to initiate a loading zone by
painting the curb green at the corner of School Street and West Church Street
failed for the lack of a majority vote.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Michael F. Harris, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:
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Faye Afee, Rec ding Secretary
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