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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_031390A G E N D A TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE Conference Room 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 March 13, 1990 2:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER BEARD, FERNANDEZ, GOFORTH, HARRIS KEPLINGER, TINDLE, TURNER AND CHAIRMAN VARA 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 9, 1990 February 13, 1990 3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: a. Request to improve sight distance for cars eastbound on Clay at State Street - Norman deVail b. Crosswalks and Access to Todd Grove Park c. Reconsideration of removal of red curb on south side of Smith adjacent to Palace Hotel to create one parking space - Goforth d. Crosswalk pedestrian accidents at State and Perkins e. Request to change loading zone, north side of Stanley at State Street to handicapped parking - Norman deVall f. Request for handicapped parking space on Warren Drive, west side, just south of Perkins Street - Joyce Milton, Century 21 Realty 4. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE JANUARY 9, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by Chairman Vara in Conference Room 3, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Members present were: Beard, Goforth, Keplinger, Turner and Chairman Vara. Absent: Fernandez and Tindle. Mike Harris arrived at 2:20 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 12, 1989 George Vara made the following changes on the Minutes of the December 12, 1989 meeting. On Page 2, Item 3C, first paragraph should read: "Caltrans has recommended there not be an on/off ramp at Brush Street because it would be too close to Perkins Street on/off ramp." On Page 5, Miscellaneous, first paragraph should read: "He suggested the red curb in front of this location be removed or the Police Department should begin citing the van." Steve Turner made the following change on Page 3, the motion should read: "Item 1 to permit a 40' to 50' bus stop dust south of the north driveway in front of the Ukiah Medical Center." ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Turner, it was carried by the following vote to approve the minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee meeting of December 12, 1989 as amended: AYES: Beard, Goforth, Keplinger, Turner and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez and Tindle. ABSTAIN: None. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: 3A. Request for stop signs: Grove and Dora, Grove and Spring, Spring and Walnut - Mrs. Menton. Bill Beard stated Mrs. Menton expressed concerns regarding traffic in this area and the safety of school children crossing the streets. She is requesting stop signs at Grove and Dora, Grove and Spring, and Spring and Walnut. Chairman Vara stated this situation has been discussed before by the Committee and that the City Council is reluctant to put stop signs in this area, and asked if there is a possible long term solution regarding stop signs for this area. Bill Beard advised that he did not do an Accident Survey Report of the area. Discussion continued regarding traffic and stop signs in this area, the possibility of radar enforcement, and the safety of the school children. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Turner, it was carried by the following vote to request the Police Department to review the general area of Grove, Dora, and Spring and Walnut for the possibility of radar enforcement for observation of traffic speed in these areas: AYES: Beard, Goforth, Harris, Keplinger, Turner, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez and Tindle. ABSTAIN: None. Bill Beard stated the vehicle volume on Dora south of Grove is 177; on Dora north of Grove is 67; on Grove east of Dora is 537; and on Grove west of Dora is 247. 3B. Removal of red curb and creation of passenger loading zone at 369 South School Street (Old Fire Station). Chairman Vara contacted Pam Jensen to explain the removal of the red curb and the creation of a passenger loading zone and she mentioned that a passenger loading zone would be more convenient for the handicapped people being dropped off. Mr. Vara also stated that he was not able to talk directly to the owners. Discussion followed regarding business and personal automobiles parked in the red zone not being cited, creating a passenger loading zone, and adding one additional public parking space. It was noted the original plan was to eliminate the red curb, add a public parking space on the north end, add a passenger loading zone at the main entrance, and maintain the red curb on the south end of the block. Discussion followed changing the white line for passenger loading zone to a yellow line for loading zone. The yellow line would allow trucks to load and unload and allow MTA to load and unload passengers. The white line is strictly a passenger loading zone. Steve Turner stated the north bound MTA Bus stops on School Street with the bus entrance door in front of the main entrance of the old Fire Station. With the loading zone the bus can park from the corner to the main entrance. ON A MOTION by Turner, seconded by Vara, it was carried by the following vote to remove the red curb, add one additional public parking space on the north end, add a passenger loading zone at the main front entrance, maintain the red curb on the south end of the block, and the possibility of adding a loading zone located between the passenger loading zone and the public parking space. AYES: Beard, Goforth, Harris, Keplinger, Turner and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez and Tindle ABSTAIN: None. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE JANUARY 9, 1990 PAGE 2 3C. Relocate speed limit sign on Low Gap at High School - Keplin er. Ted Goforth stated if the County does not have a speed limit sign beyond the City limits or a sign indicating a higher speed, the City's speed limit sign is appropriate. If the County has posted a lower speed limit, the City sign is inappropriate. In traffic areas, such as Helen and Clay, where End of Speed Limit signs are posted with a lacer speed limit sign directly behind is considered inappropriate. The Public Works Department is in the process of removing End of Speed Limit signs to the speed of 25/30. The Public Works Department will contact the County to find what the County limit is for Low Gap at the High School. The relocation of the speed limit sign or change of posted speed limit on Low Gap at the Hiqh School will be referred to the Street Department for reviewing. AYES: Beard, Goforth, Keplinger, Turner, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez and Tindle. ABSTAIN: None. 3D. School Street between Perkins and Stan Mike Harris received a request from the Main Street Committee for the Farmers Market. The Market will be located on School Street between Perkins and Standley, to be held Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will begin July 6, 1990, and continue through September or October, 1990. Farmers Market will function under the same conditions set by the City last year. Discussion followed that the City received no complaints from the public or businesses in the area last year. The Committee has no problems with the Market being held this year. The consensus of the Committee was for Farmers Market to start at 5:30 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m. The Market will be located on School Street between Perkins and Standley, to be held Thursday evenings. The event will start July 6, 1990, and continue through September or October 1990, under the same conditions set by the Committee of last year. It was requested the Market renew their insurance. MISCELLANEOUS Chairman Vara reported he has received c:cmiplaints fran Ukiah Solid Waste, Inc., regarding the raroval of the red curb on the south side of Smith Street, adjacent to the Palace Hotel that created one parking space. Ukiah Solid Waste picks-up garbage for the businesses across the street, and uses this area to turn their trucks around. The Committee determined it was not feasible to block one parking space for a full day for Ukiah Solid Waste to maneuver the dump trucks. Chairman Vara will contact Ukiah Solid Waste and inform them of the decision MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONA7ITPEE JANUARY 9, 1990 PAGE 3 made by the Committee. Mike Harris reported the Ukiah Stride will be held on Sunday, April 8, 1990, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The event will take place on Hospital Drive, Orchard Avenue, and Ford Street. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. /~ ~ ~~~- George V a, Chairman ATTEST: Kathy Kinch ; Recording Se retary MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE JANUARY 9, 1990 PAGE 4 MINiJTES TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 13, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Acting Chairman Beard in Conference Room 3, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Members present at roll call were: Brown (representing Chairman Vara), Fernandez, Tindle, Turner, Yarbrough (representing Harris), and Acting Chairman Beard. Absent: Goforth and Keplinger. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 3A. st for Crosswalk across Park Boulevard to Park and "Children at Play" Sign on Walnut Avenue near Park Boulevard - Janine Lieberman Acting Chairman Beard noted that a letter dated February 1, 1990, from Janine Lieberman of the Ukiah Co-Operative Nursery School had been provided in the agenda packet. He also distributed a letter dated February 12, 1990, from Art Kramer of the Faith Lutheran Pre-School and Day Care Center. He explained that both letters requested the placement of signs and/or crosswalks in the Park Boulevard/Walnut Street area and introduced Janine Lieberman to discuss this request. Mike Harris arrived at 2:10 p.m. Janine Lieberman, Ukiah Co-Operative Nursery School, stated that she felt that additional traffic controls were needed near Todd Grove Park and along Park Boulevard. She noted that this request was a safety issue for this entire area and that not only the Ukiah Co-Operative Nursery School would benefit from additional traffic controls, but also the Faith Lutheran Pre-School and anyone crossing the street from Anton Stadium to Todd Grove Park. She expressed concern that people are not aware that children are present in the area and distributed maps to the Committee which illustrated how narrow Park Boulevard is when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street. Discussion followed. Art Kramer, Faith Lutheran Pre-School and Day Care Center, discussed possible locations for appropriate signing while referring to the location map. Roy Tindle expressed concern that there are no traffic controls for entering and exiting Anton Stadium and suggested that the traffic circulation in the Anton Stadium/Todd Grove Park area be studied. Mr. Kramer suggested cross-hatching the entire area on Park Boulevard near Todd Grove Park, Anton Stadium, and the schools. He further suggested possibly making Park Boulevard a one-way street. Steve Turner agreed that these alternatives could be helpful as he felt that people travelled too fast in this area. Roy Tindle stated that he felt that some type of pedestrian walkway surrounding Todd Grove Park should be provided and felt that the traffic in this area should be studied further. Mike Harris asked Ms. Lieberman how many children attended the Nursery School. Ms. Lieberman responded that 15 children attend the School each day. Mr. Harris advised that a use permit is required for a day care operation with more than 12 children. Ms. Lieberman advised that the Nursery School has been in existence for over 40 years. Discussion followed wherein Mr. Harris advised that red curbing the area would eliminate street parking and provide additional visibility. He felt that traffic flow and off-street parking should be considered. Acting Chairman Beard explained that in similar situations where a street is very narrow, parking would be removed from one side of the street to alleviate the problem. He noted that stop signs are not deemed appropriate for speed enforcement and advised that speed problems are referred to the Police Department. Discussion followed. Mr. Kramer suggested reducing the speed limit in this area to 15 miles per hour as 25 miles per hour was too fast for this area. He advised that if cars are parked on both sides of the street, a person must go over the centerline to complete the turn. Daniel Pollesel, Ukiah Co-Operative Nursery School, advised that they had contacted the Police Department to express concern with speeding in the area. Discussion followed regarding the installation of "School Zone" signs in the area. Bill Fernandez felt that speeding in this area was a problem and felt that striping or cross-hatching the entire area, including the area by the Golf Course and Anton Stadium, could alleviate this problem. Roy Tindle stressed that the traffic flow for Anton Stadium should be studied. Pat Brown stated that she felt 15 miles per hour around Todd Grove Park would be appropriate. Ms. Lieberman asked if some type of signing could be installed at this time while the Committee studied a long-range traffic plan for the area. Discussion followed regarding an overall traffic study of the Todd Grove Park area, possible immediate signing for the Nursery School, and the street parking in the area. ON A MOTION by Tindle, seconded by Turner, it was carried by the following vote to approve the installation of a "Children at Play" sign on the south side of the intersection of Park Boulevard and Walnut Avenue: MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 13, 1990 PAGE 2 AYES: Brown, Fernandez, Harris, Tindle, Turner, and Acting Chairman Beard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Keplinger. ABSTAIN: None. ON A MOTION by Tindle, seconded by Fernandez, it was carried by the following vote that the Traffic Engineering Committee would study the traffic circulation around Todd Grove Park, including Walnut Avenue, Park Boulevard, and Anton Stadium, in order to improve traffic circulation and pedestrian access to Todd Grove Park: AYES: Brown, Fernandez, Harris, Tindle, Turner, and Acting Chairman Beard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Keplinger. ABSTAIN: None. Acting Chairman Beard advised that this matter would be placed on the March or April agenda and asked if any members of the Committee desired to be involved in the preliminary phase of the study. Bill Fernandez, Roy Tindle, and Steve Turner responded that they would participate in the preliminary phase of the study. Roy Tindle requested that this matter be finalized and implemented before Summer. Acting Chairman Beard explained the process by which traffic controls are determined. Mr. Tindle also requested traffic counts for Park Boulevard and Walnut Avenue. Mr. Beard advised that traffic counts would be conducted. Discussion followed regarding the overall traffic study for the area. 3B. Request to make Barnes, Clay to Betty, one way southbound, and Betty, McPeak to Oak Park, one wav eastbound - Robert Swan Acting Chairman Beard introduced Mr. Swan and asked him to discuss his request. Robert Swan, 428 Oak Park, discussed the traffic problems on Barnes Street and noted that he had to back out of his driveway on to Barnes Street. He felt that Barnes Street was more similar to an alley than a street and should be travelled one way only. Acting Chairman Beard advised that Barnes Street was originally an alley. Bill Retallick, 422 South Barnes Street, advised that he had no objections to making Barnes Street a one-way street and noted that the neighbors he had contacted had no objections. He felt that from a safety aspect, Barnes Street was too narrow to be a two-way street. Roy Tindle agreed that Barnes Street should be a one-way street. He asked if the Fire Department would have access problems if Barnes Street was a one-way street. Discussion followed regarding emergency access and various alternatives to alleviate the problem on Barnes Street. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 13, 1990 PAGE 3 Mr. Tindle suggested making Barnes Street one way southbound between Clay and Betty Streets. Mike Harris concurred with this suggestion, but recommended that the Police and Fire Departments review emergency access prior to the matter being considered by the City Council. Acting Chairman Beard advised that before the Committee recommends a traffic change of this type to the City Council, all of the neighbors in the area should be notified that this matter is being considered by the Traffic Engineering Committee. He recommended that petitions of approval for a one-way street be circulated in the neighborhood. ON A MOTION by Tindle, seconded by Harris, it was carried by the following vote to continue this matter to the next meeting to provide Mr. Swan with an opportunity to circulate a petition of support among the affected property owners and for staff to obtain a recommendation from the Police and Fire Departments to make Barnes Street a one-way street, southbound, from Clay to Betty, and Betty Street a one-way street, eastbound, from McPeak to Oak Park: AYES: Brown, Fernandez, Harris, Tindle, Turner, and Acting Chairman Beard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Keplinger. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Retallick asked about the maintenance of Barnes Street. Acting Chairman Beard advised that since it is considered an alley, it is probably not scheduled to be repaved. He advised that he would research whether Barnes Street is scheduled to be patched. 3C. Request for recommendation regarding access from alleys - Planning Department (Alice Yarbrough) Mike Harris advised that the Planning Department was requesting a determination from the Traffic Engineering Committee as to whether or not access from alleys was appropriate. He noted that a lot split on Soseph Street and four proposed garages on Norton Street have recently raised this issue. Discussion followed regarding the proposed projects. Roy Tindle expressed concern with allowing primary access from an alley, but felt that allowing secondary access from an alley was not a problem. Acting Chairman Beard advised that he would not consider primary access from an alley appropriate as the City does not maintain alleys as it maintains streets. Discussion followed. ON A MOTION by vote that the alleys should utilizing an acceptable: Fernandez, seconded by Beard, it was carried by the following determination of the Traffic Engineering Committee was that not be utilized as primary access to any parcel, but that alley for secondary access to existing parcels would be MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 13, 1990 PAGE 4 AYES: Brown, Fernandez, Harris, Tindle, Turner, and Acting Chairman Beard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Keplinger. ABSTAIN: None. 3D. Stop Sign on Hospital Drive at Orchard Avenue - Ted Goforth Acting Chairman Beard advised that the request for a stop sign on Hospital Drive at Orchard Avenue was submitted by City field crews. Discussion followed. ON A MOTION by Fernandez, seconded by Harris, it was carried by the following vote to recommend to the City Council that a stop sign be installed on Hospital Drive at Orchard Avenue: AYES: Brown, Fernandez, Harris, Tindle, Turner, and Acting Chairman Beard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Keplinger. ABSTAIN: None. 3E. Stop Sign on Washington Court at Washington - Ted Goforth Acting Chairman Beard advised that the request for a stop sign on Washington Court at Washington was submitted by City field crews. Discussion followed. ON A MOTION by Tindle, seconded by Turner, it was carried by the following vote to recommend to the City Council that a stop sign be installed on Washington Court at Washington: AYES: Brown, Fernandez, Harris, Tindle, Turner, and Acting Chairman Beard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Goforth and Keplinger. ABSTAIN: None. Roy Tindle noted that no street sign exists on Washington Court. Acting Chairman Beard advised that he would notify the Street Department that the street sign on Washington Court needs to be replaced. 3F. General Discussion - Master Street Plan - Rill Beard Acting Chairman Beard advised that the City Manager had requested that the Traffic Engineering Committee review a Master Street Plan to coordinate with the Circulation Element of the General Plan which the Planning Department is currently updating. Mr. Beard displayed a large City map which included proposals from City Staff, Redevelopment activities, and field crews. Discussion followed regarding proposals included on the map, the Airport, and development occurring around the Airport. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 13, 1990 PAGE 5 Roy Tindle asked if the large map could be divided into smaller maps to make it more convenient to review. Acting Chairman Beard advised that he would provide the Committee with smaller maps. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Acting Chairman Beard advised that Joyce Milton from Century 21 had contacted him regarding the installation of a handicapped parking space on Warren Drive near Perkins Street. Discussion followed. Mike Harris stated that he felt it would be more appropriate to have a handicapped parking space in the parking lot rather than in the street. It was the consensus of the Committee that this matter would be agendized for the next meeting. Acting Chainnan Beard advised that he would be agendizing for the next meeting the matter of setting a load limit on the Orr Creek Bridge on Orr Street. Discussion followed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 9, 1990 Acting Chairman Beard noted that approval of the Traffic Engineering Committee Meeting Minutes of January 9, 1990, would be continued to the next meeting due to lack of a quorum of members present who attended the January 9, 1990 meeting. Roy Tindle stated that he appreciated receiving additional information and maps with the agenda packet. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. r - _- _ .~ Bill Beard, Acting Chairman ATTEST: Kari Revheim, Recording Secretary MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 13, 1990 PAGE 6 FAITH LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL AND DAY CARE CENTER February 12, 1990 City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee Attention: Bill Beard Dear Mr. Beard and Committee Members: This is a letter of support for traffic signs and crosswalks near Todd Grove in the general vicinity of where Park Blvd and Walnut Streets intersect. The Ukiah Co-operative Nursery School has written to you with their concerns and suggested placement of signs- While our school has similar concerns we do not necessarily support the exact locations of cross walks and signs that the Ukiah Ca-operative have indicated. We would like to see something done to help those crossing near the Park Blvd/ Walnut St. intersection to do it safely. There are several alternatives available which would allow children, parents with children, and school groups to go to the park safely. In addition to the ideas stated by the Co-operative, there could be signs informing drivers that the area is congested, that there are school children present, and so forth. Also, the entire area between the the Anton parking lot and the swimming pool entrance could be cross-striped to warn drivers of the possible presence of children. Thank you for your consideration in this. `~`~^~" Art Kramer, President, Board of Directors, Faith Lutheran Pre-School and Day Care Center l;nRyL Janine i_i~ber-man, 114:iah Gu--i:~E~er-~.ativ!:a P~fuser-y ~cheol S/~~~'`~- z-iz-Yo FAITH LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL AND DAY CARE CENTER February 12, 1990 City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee Attention: Bill Beard Dear Mr. Beard and Committee Members: This is a letter of support for traffic signs and crosswalks near Todd Grove in the general vicinity of where Park Blvd and Walnut Streets intersect. The Ukiah Co-operative Nursery School has written to you with their concerns and suggested placement of signs. While our school has similar concerns we do not necessarily support the exact locations of cross walks and signs that the Ukiah Co-operative have indicated. We would like to see something done to help those crossing near the Park Blvd/ Walnut St. intersection to do it safely. There are several alternatives available which would allow children, parents with children, and school groups to go to the park safely. In addition to the ideas stated by the Co-operative, there could be signs informing drivers that the area is congested, that there are school children present, and so forth. Also, the entire area between the the Anton parking lot and the swimming pool entrance could be cross-striped to warn drivers of the possible presence of children. Thank you for your consideration in this. Sinc~/ -/,,~ - `~`~`" ~ Art Kramer, President, Board of Directors, Faith Lutheran Pre-School and Day Care Center . -:, ~ _ iJ4;ich ro--L~~-~r~_~tiv~:. I•luser-v school i-'=•P Y's J.._ni.nr_ L.a•~bi_r-mar~~ ~' CC 13 Feet ~ n n 7Ft m ~, ~' ~, ~' I 6y4 2 ~ ~ G ~ ~ m ~ 1 _, ,~ ~~~. ~~' ~ m ~ ~ ~~ ~~ fir.-..- e ~ ~ D i r 6 ~ ~ ~• ~ ~~ ~ is ZQj Fee 4~ ~ 4 ` ~., I w $ ~`' = I o, February 1, 1990 City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee Attention: Bill Beard SUBJECT: SAFETY ISSUE - TRAFFIC SIGNS AND CROSSWALKS UKIAH CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL Dear Mr. Beard and Committee Members, In December 1988 the Co-Op School requested signage and cross- walks on Park Boulevard and Walnut Avenue which circles Todd Grove Park. We are pleased and wish to thank you for putting in a cross- walk on either side of the School on Park Boulevard and a "Pedestrian Crossing" sign heading west past the School. We feel, however, that additional measures are needed for safety and that "Pedestrian Crossing" is not a strong enough cue to drivers to alert them that small children may be in the area. The problems are: 1. Traffic heading east from the Park (from Walnut Ave. to Park Blvd.) cannot see that a school is nearby and have no warning for caution. There is a stop sign in the opposite direction to approach the Walnut circle, but no signage whatsoever as drivers approach Park Blvd., a much more narrow street with cars parked on both sides and the School on the south side. 2. There are no crosswalks at all on the west side of the Park, leading to the Park. There are at least three groups who could benefit from a cross- walk here: - The Co-Op School - Faith Lutheran Church Pre-School (who also has after- school care for children up to fifth grade) - People parking in Anton Ball Field and walking across to the swimming pool in the summer. Additionally, a new development of 14 - 16 houses is under construction at the south end of the Golf Course which will increase traffic. Mrs. Evelyn Parducci, a principle owner here, is in agree- ment with our request for signs and crosswalks. Her letter of support is enclosed. SAFETY ISSUE -TRAFFIC SIGNS AND CROSSWALKS UKIAH CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL Page 2 The Pre-school teacher, Donna Noyd, at Faith Lutheran Church, is in agreement with this request also. She anticipates greater numbers of children in her after-school program as Year-Round- Education goes into effect. The Co-Op School, being a nursery school for children aged three to five, naturally requires that parents escort the children to and from cars and school. And to increase our safety we have installed a porch gate. Nonetheless, we feel crossing the street to vehicles can be hazardous in this area during our peak hours at 9 a.m. and 11:30 - 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday. Further, crossing the street to the Park is a distinct danger with a small child in each hand, not to mention a group of 15, which is the class size. Our request is for: 1. A sign along Walnut Avenue heading toward Park Boulevard. Sugges- tions are: - Stop - School Crossing - School Ahead Feet (with straight-ahead arrow) - Slow, Children at Play (or Crossing) 2. A crosswalk to the Park on the west side placed anywhere from the Church to the corner of Walnut and Park Blvd. ' Please remember this is a safety issue. The type of institution, whether preschool or upper school, whether private, parochial or public is not a factor. We are all citizens of Ukiah and we all de- serve the protections the City can provide. Thank-you for respecting our concerns as parents and our childrens' right to safety. Very Truly, Janine Lieberman, parent 462-1706 Ukiah Co-Operative Nursery School 462-6638 Encl.: Map of Area Letter of Support - G~ `~ 11 ~ r ~ ~ 1 ~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ a '~ 1 ~~ i ~1~ 1 _i J~ ~~~ ~ ;~ ~ ~' ~~ Z1 , OC ~ ~ ~ !t Q , ~ ~ j ~- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~' ~ 'i o ~ ~ ~~ ~ ` ~ i c~ ~ ~ ~ dD1S~ r rY fl ~ ~~ r~ 3 1 t;~ ' i I~ ! t..~ ~ ~~ r ~t r r o r ~ ~ _~~ r J r 1 '~ t ~J~' '~. ~Q~ ~~'b a ,,,,_ _ _x ~ ~~ ~ ~ `J m _ _ __ January 30, 1990 City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Coaunittee Dear Sirs: I have been briefed on the traffic concerns of the Co-Op Nursery School and been asked to write a letter supporting their request to the City. They have approached me because I am a part owner of the subdivision near the Park which may contribute to increased traffic in the area. I support the School's request and feel that an additional sign, such as "Children at Play" would be appropriate on the approach to Park Boulevard. 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