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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_100990TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 2:07 p.m., by Chairman Vara in Conference Room 3, at the Civic Center, Ukiah, California. Members present were: Beard, Budrow for Keplinger, Fernandez, Harris, Turner, and Chairman Vara. Absent: Goforth and Tindle. Others Present: Dave Hardy, Supervisor of Planning, Mendocino Transit Authority. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Budrow, it was carried by the following vote to approve the minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee meeting of August 14, 1990, as submitted: AYES: Beard, Budrow, Fernandez, Turner and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Tindle. ABSTAIN: Harris. The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting of September 11, 1990, was canceled due to the lack of a quorum. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 3A. Request for Stop Signs at Beacon Lane and Beacon Way, Beacon Lane and 4...-l.l .... T.l.... _ TS.....r .... i,],. ,. Bill Beard reported this request for stop signs was received by him over the telephone from Mr. Rice. Mr. Rice explained there used to be stop signs at these locations but due to construction in the area the stop signs were removed and not replaced. Mr. Beard explained that Mr. Rice expressed concern regarding speeding vehicles at these locations. Ken Budrow advised that unless Beacon Way is extended from Beacon Lane to Wabash Avenue he does not feel there is a need for stop signs at these locations. Mike Harris concurred with Ken Budrow. He stated that if the stop signs are not designated by code, he feels they should not be replaced. Chairman Vara asked if Yield traffic signs would be of help in this area. Discussion followed. Bill Beard advised there was one vehicle traffic accident at this location in 1988, but none in 1987, 1989, and 1990. He also advised that past resolutions did not verify that stop signs had been approved by the City Council at these locations. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Fernandez, it was carried by the following vote that no new stop signs be installed at Beacon Lane and Beacon Way or at Beacon Lane and Berkley Way, reasons being that traffic is minimal at these locations, there is adequate visibility at these intersections, there are only 8-10 dwelling units on each street, and that the Police Department review the area for possible speeding that may have occurred: AYES: Beard, Budrow, Fernandez, Harris, Turner and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSEATT: Goforth and Tindle. ABSTAIN: None. Chairman Vara requested the Police Department contact Mr. Rice with an update regarding the status of his request. 3B. Request for Stop Sign on Mendocino Drive at north end of Gardens Avenue - Frank Bean. Bill Beard stated he received this request from Frank Bean over the telephone. He explained Gardens Avenue ties into Mendocino Drive creating a rather strange intersection. He reported that visibility at this location appears to be good. He advised no vehicle traffic accidents have occurred at this intersection from 1987-1990. Discussion ensued regarding installing a Yield sign at this location, and the fact that there are no stop signs on most of the City's residential streets. Steve Turner asked why the City appears to be eliminating Yield signs. Bill Beard responded the Yield signs seem to be confusing to the public. Mike Harris reviewed City Municipal Code 7.01. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Turner, it was carried unanimously by the following vote to recommend no stop sign be placed on Mendocino Drive due to the low volume of traffic and good site distance: AYES: Beard, Budrow, Fernandez, Harris, Turner and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Tindle. ABSTAIN: None. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The Traffic Engineering Committee reviewed four bus stop proposals presented by David Hardy, Supervisor of Planning, Mendocino Transit Authority. Discussion followed. ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Vara, the following four bus stop proposals were approved by the following vote: 1. A new stop on the northbound side of Orchard Street between Penneys and Mervyns opposite Hospital Drive. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9, 1990 PAGF. 2 2. Upgrade approved stop on southbound Orchard Street at Pear Tree Plaza with shelter compatible with that existing directly across the street. 3. Additional stop at Frank Zeek School, southbound on Bush Street between school's driveways. Stop would be located directly across from existing northbound stop on Bush Street. Staff recommended MTA request approval from authorities at Frank Zeek School. Due to this area being used as a bike lane, Staff requested planter boxes be placed at each end of the bench for better visibility. 4. A new stop on north side of West Gobbi Street, west of Payless driveways, between driveway and Oak Street. AYES: Beard, Budrow, Fernandez, Harris, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Tindle. ABSTAIN: Turner. Chairman Vara advised that the City does not have any pedestrian/bicycle projects for 1990-91, so in turn did not make an application to MCOC for funding this year. He advised additional information regarding this matter will be included in the November 13, 1990 agenda packet. Mike Harris stated he would like the Committee to consider eliminating "Yield" traffic signs throughout the City. Discussion ensued regarding the various locations of "Yield" signs. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Beard, it was carried by the following vote to add the application/review of "Yield" signs to the November 13, 1990, Traffic Engineering Committee agenda: AYES: Beard, Budrow, Fernandez, Harris, Turner and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Tindle. ABSTAIN: None. Steve Turner expressed concern regarding the left turn pocket on East Gobbi Street at State Street not being deep enough. It was determined to add this item to the November 13, 1990, Traffic Engineering Committee agenda for additional discussion. Steve Turner stated that due to continued growth in the area he feels the City may have a traffic circulation problem at North Orchard Street, Clara Avenue, and Brush Street. Mike Harris stated this area will be looked at when review/discussions of the General Plan commences. Mr. Harris advised that the City has no jurisdiction regarding Brush Street. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9, 1990 PAGE 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. ~~---c~_ ~ eorge V a, Chairman Faye McAfee, Recording Secretary MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9, 1990 PAGE 4