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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_081286 (unsigned)MINUTES TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 12, 1986 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Beard at 2:00 p.m., in the Old City Council Chambers, 111 West Church Street. Members present were Beard, Cannon, Goforth, Grothe, Harris, Chief Keplinger, Anderson representing Vara and Chairman Fernandez. Absent: None. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Beard, it was carried unanimously to approve the July 8, 1986, minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee as submitted. Chairman Fernandez arrived at 2:12 p.m. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Speed Limit - Bush Street, Low Gap to Empire Drive This matter was continued to the September 9, 1986 meeting. (The Speed Zone Study to establish appropriate signing for Bush Street was not completed.) B. MTA's Proposal for New Bus Stop Locations Together, Monica Finn and the Committee reviewed MTA's proposed new bus stop locations throughout the City of Ukiah. Following careful consideration for the safety and convenience of passengers, the Committee approved the following MTA bus stop locations within the City of Ukiah: 1. Northeast corner of North Bush Street and Arlington approximately twenty (20) feet north of stop sign. 2. Southwest side of North Bush Street and Arlington intersection approximately twenty (20) feet south of stop sign. 3. Northeast corner of North Bush Street and Empire Drive just north of corner. 4. Southwest corner of North Bush Street and Empire Drive just south of corner. 5. Northwest corner of North Bush Street and Cypress approximately fifty (50) feet north of corner. 6. Northeast corner of North Bush Street and Cypress just north of corner. Continued to September 9, 1986 meeting, pending notification of property owners. 7. East side of North State Street, just north of Low Gap, between the two driveways in front of former Zimmerman Mortuary. 8. West side of South State Street in front of Mutt Hutt just north of Freitas and south of Mutt Hutt driveway. Continued to September 9, 1986 meeting. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1986 PAGE 1 9. East side of North State Street, in front of Redwood Coast Regional Center, 413 North State Street, north side of north crosswalk. 10. East side of South State Street in front of State Motel, 623 South State Street, just south of entrance. 11. Yokayo Center in front of Purple Cow, just north of north driveway. 12. West Standley Street, south side (across from Savings Bank) west of School Street. Continued to September 9, 1986 meeting. 13. West side of North State Street, in front of City Center Motel, extend red curb to driveway entrance. 14. West side of North State Street in front of Ukiah Skin and Scuba, 1178 North State Street, between the north and south entrances. The matter of MTA extending the red curb approximately three feet at the existing bus stop on the east side of the 1100 block of South Dora Street was continued to the September 9, 1986 meeting, pending further review. C. Red Curb in Front of 200 and 226 Empire Drive ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Grothe, it was carried unanimously to paint a centerline stripe on Empire Drive between Bush Street and State Street; and to red paint the North curb of Empire Drive opposite Elm Street in front of 200 Empire Drive for approximately forty (40) feet East of the driveway, and in front of 226 Empire Drive for approximately fifteen (15) feet West of the driveway. It was determined to notify the property owners affected by this decision. If they have no objections, the above action will be taken. D. Traffic Circulation - Lovers Lane Property Director of Planning Harris reported the Planning Commission has requested a report from the Committee regarding the traffic impact of development in this area (700/800 dwelling units) as proposed in General Plan Amendment 1986-B. He requested the Committee's recommendations regarding this matter. Considerable discussion ensued regarding traffic circulation, i.e., dumping of traffic onto the existing facilities, multiple ingress/egress points for the development, stop signs, traffic circulation being the responsibility of the developer (the Committee considered the costs to the developer) and the developers need to mitigate these issues with the City/County. ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Grothe, it was carried unanimously to recommend to the Planning Commission that development in this area can be accommodated as long as the need for "planned traffic circulation" is recognized and all necessary improvements are included in any actual development. Mike Harris abstained. E. Special Events Permit - Ukiah Wheelers Poker Run, September 28, 1986 Assistant Director of Public Works Beard reported the Ukiah Wheelers Bicycle Club is planning a family bicycle riding day entitled "The Poker Run" scheduled for September 28, 1986. The applicant's permit application appears to be in order. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1986 PAGE 2 ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Grothe, it was carried unanimously to approve the Special Events Permit for the Ukiah Wheelers Poker Run scheduled for September 28, 1986, subject to all standard conditions. F. Request for Stop Sign - Hope and Smith Streets (Lawrence J. Gonshorowski) Bill Beard reported his office received a letter from Lawrence J. Gonshorowski requesting a stop sign be placed at Hope and Smith Streets to help prevent future accidents. In his letter Mr. Gonshorowski noted several near misses at this corner. Discussion ensued regarding landscape foliage, trees and bushes obstructing visibility at this corner. Also discussed was the potential need in the future of a stop sign at this corner. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Grothe, it was carried unanimously to request property owners at this corner cut back shrubs and trees to clear visibility for motorists. • G. Stop Sign for Southbound Traffic on South Street at Luce Avenue In response to a request from the City Manager regarding a citizen's concern for a stop sign in this area, the Committee reviewed the present status of the stop signs at this location. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Beard, it was carried unanimously to note to the City Manager stop signs are currently on South Street at Luce Avenue and Observatory, and that the Committee did not feel Luce or Observatory should be stopped. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A. Special Events Permit - PENOFIN lOK, Performance Coatings Running Festival, October 18 and 19, 1986 Steve San Filippo, Race Director, reported that Performance Coatings, Inc., and the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce have planned a PENOFIN lOK, Performance Coatings Running Festival for October 18 and 19, 1986. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m, on the 19th. Plans are for 1500 runners. The proposed purse will be $36,000 plus incentives and bonuses. He described the race route. Discussion ensued regarding proper coverage at every intersection, closure of streets, barricades and traffic flagpersons. Performance Coatings, Inc., was commended for their efforts in conducting last years races. Performance Coatings, Inc., was requested to provide the standard $1,000,000 Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Ukiah as co-insured. ON A MOTION by Cannon, seconded by Chief Keplinger, it was carried unanimously to approve the proposed PENOFIN lOK route as presented, and the Performance Coatings, Inc., Running event on October 19, 1986, subject to the standard conditions, including the City being named as co-insured on the Certificate of Insurance. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1986 PAGE 3 B. C.R.E.A.M. Organization - Painting of Addresses on Curbs Deputy Director of Public Works Goforth expressed concern regarding some curb areas being painted out and the numbers not being replaced. C. Door to Door Sales It was noted that young adults from outside the immediate area are going door to door with different items for sale. AD.TDIIRNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. William Fernandez, Chairman ATTEST: Faye McAfee, Recording Secretary TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1986 PAGE 4