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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_100891TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES October 8, 1991 2:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m., by Chairman Vara, in Conference Room 3, at the Civic Center, Ukiah, California. Members present were: Beard, Fernandez, Borecky for Goforth, Budrow and Chairman Vara. Members absent: Harris, Tindle and Turner. Others Present: Terry Hird and Debbie Zimmerer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: a. Request for Crossing Guard at South Dora and Wash Ken Budrow reported that this item is continued from the September 10, 1991 meeting, and reported what was discussed. Mr. Budrow stated that he reviewed the City Council minutes of March, 5, 1986, regarding "Matter of School Crossing Guard Policy." The City Council reduced the number of students crossing the street going to school per hour and coming from school per hour, from 50 to 40. The City Council adopted the requirement "if there is not a controlled intersection within 600 feet from the elementary school, and with a minimum hourly rate of 300 vehicles passing through the intersection during the time of children crossing." The Engineering Department surveyed the intersection to determine the number of children and vehicles crossing through the intersection. Mr. Budrow handed the Committee a report and reviewed his findings. He also reported that 659 students attending Nokomis Elementry School, 93 students live east of Dora and north of Beacon. Terry Hird, Nokomis PTA, expressed concern for the safety of children crossing at the intersection. Debbie Zimmerer expressed concern for the safety of children crossing at the intersection with no crosswalk or crossing guard. She stated that some of the children are kindegarten age and should have some form of safety for their benefit. Ken Budrow noted that both cities and School Districts establishing crossing guards should contribute funding. He also noted that the Ukiah School District has been approached regarding funding for crossing guards, and the School District said no. Discussion followed regarding the safety of the children, volunteer crossing guards, training students on the procedures of crossing guards, and funding and/or a joint funding between the City and School District. ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Vara, that the Traffic Engineering Committee not recommend to the City Council the placement of a crossing guard at the intersection of Washington Avenue and South Dora due to the requirements established by the City Council. The Traffic Engineering Committee recommended that the PTA approach the School District Board requesting either volunteer crossing guards or the School District funding crossing guards, if they feel the situation warrants a crossing guard. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris, Tindel and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. Discussion followed that the City approach the School District Board on a joint funding for crossing guards. b. Request to Reduce Speed Limit on Helen Avenue (30 MPH) Between Washington - Mrs. Marie Bill Beard stated there is 40 feet curb to curb, with curb, gutter and sidewalk. Where there is no curb and gutter the pavement is extended and has adequate street width. Mr. Beard noted that Helen Avenue will be included in the Speed Study to be conducted by or before August 1992. Discussion followed regarding traffic speed flow and police enforcement. Chairman Vara asked the Ukiah Police Department Watch Commander, to investigate traffic speed on Helen Avenue and report back to the Committee. OhT A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Fernandez, that the Ukiah Police Department review the speed zone on Helen Avenue and report back to the Committee, and that the Traffic Engineering Committee inform Mrs. Marie Denham of the Police Departments findings. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris, Tindle and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee October 8, 1991 Page -2- f. Review of Speed Study, 1991, One-third of City. Bill Beard reviewed the Speed Zone Survey Summary. Discussion followed regarding the proposed speed limits. ON A MOTION by Budrow, seconded by Borecky, to maintain the current posted speed limits (do not increase) due to the fact that they are residential and business areas, that citizens are currently using more streets and sidewalks for recreation areas and walking, and maintain the current speed limit on Main Street at the current speed posted. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris, Tindle and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. c. date on Request for Barracade Opposite Betty on Copper Lane - Mrs. Dorothy Johnson. Bill Beard stated that Betty Street runs north, comes to a T-intersection at Cooper, with a chain link fence to the private property on the north side of the intersection. In front of the fence there are three guide markers with reflectors, one large yellow sign with a black arrow pointing west, and an advance warning sign for the curve. George Borecky stated that a reflector sign could be placed underneath the arrow sign. ON A MOTION by Borecky, seconded by Beard, to raise the black and yellow arrow sign and install a reflector sign undernearth the arrow sign. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris, Tindle and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. d. Bicycle Parking Facilities - Steve Turner, MTA. It was unanimously voted to continue this item to the November 12, 1991 Traffic Engineering Committee meeting. e. Proposed Ordinance for Allowing Benches and Shelters on Sidewalks - Steve Turner, MTA. It was unanimously voted to continue this item to the November 12, 1991 Traffic Engineering Committee meeting for comments from the Committee. g. Request for Red Curb on Oak Manor Drive Each Side of Mohawk Drive Intersection to Provide Adequate Sight Distance - Laurelie Madsen. Bill Beard stated there are two homes fronting on Mohawk Drive with Oak Manor Drive as the cross street. When approaching Oak Manor Drive on Mohawk [here Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee October 8, 1991 Page -3- is inadequate site distance due to cars parked right-up to the corner. He noted the nearest driveway to the south is approximately 100 feet from the intersection. ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Borecky, to red curb 20 feet southerly and 20 feet northerly of curb returns on the east side of Oak Manor Drive. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, and Chairman Vara. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris, Tindle and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Chairman Vara requested to remove the red curb at 116-118 State and Church, formerly the District Attorney's office due to insufficient parking facilities. Discussion followed regarding a dumpster bin creating inadequate site distance on south bound traffic. George Borecky reported that the dots have been placed at the intersection of Perkins and State Streets. Mr. Borecky responded back to Mr. Goodman. Mr. Goodman expressed he was very pleased with the outcome of the additional dots. Bill Beard had a request to red curb the south side of Banker Boulevard and Cochran Avenue. It was unanimously voted to place this item on the November 12, 1991 Traffic Engineering agenda. AD.)OURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. rge V Chairman i athi~-y Kinc~R9 ording Secre ar `/` R:TEC1 TEC MIN 10/8/91 Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee October 8, 1991 Page -4-