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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_101392TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONII~3ITTEE M I N U T E S OCTOBER 13, 1992 2:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Budrow, in Conference Room 3, at the Ukiah Civic Center, Ukiah, California. Members present were: Beard, Borecky for Goforth, Budrow, and Ford, with William Fernandez arriving at 2:15. Members absent were: Michael Harris and Steve Turner Other Present: Ted Feibusch APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Ford made the following correction, under Approval of Minutes, ABSTAIN: delete Beard and add Hunt and Ford. ON A MOTION by Ford, seconded by Beard, that the Traffic Engineering minutes of September 8, 1992, were approved as corrected. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, Ford, and Vice- Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS a. Request for " Vice-Chairman Budrow asked Mr. Feibusch if the No Parking would include 260 Highland Avenue. Mr. Feibusch responded no. Mr. Feibusch expressed that the widening of Highland Avenue for the new subdivision does not include this area, and that the street is not wide enough for on-street parking. Eliminating on-street parking would allow sufficient space for two vehicles to pass. He also expressed that the widening of Highland Avenue will increase the traffic volume from Standley to Clay Street. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1992 1 Bill Beard noted that subdivision street width is 38 feet curb to curb, and that most of the older streets are 24 feet curb to curb. The older streets also have no on-street parking on one (1) side of the street or are one-way streets. Discussion followed regarding that due to the new development, on- street parking will increase; there is curb and gutter, and on- street parking on the east side of the street; city policy regarding street widths and on-street parking; no on-street parking will be beneficial for the street sweeper, and vehicle safety. ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Borecky, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommend to the City Council the establishment of "no parking" in front of 230, 240 and 280 Highland Avenue. Prior to submitting the recommendation to the City Council, the Engineering Department will contact the property owners for comments or concerns regarding the establishment of "no parking". If the Committee receives no comments or concerns from the property owners the Engineering Department will proceed with the recommendation to the City Council. If comments or concerns are received, this item will be brought back to the Traffic Engineering Committee for further discussion. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, Ford, and Vice Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. William Fernandez arrived at 2:15 p.m. b. Speeding Problem, Oak Manor Drive Near East Perkins Street - Harold Davis Vice-Chairman Budrow reported that he referred this item to Captain Williams of the Patrol Division, and has not received any information back from the Patrol Division. Discussion followed regarding that the area is a thoroughfare; patrol cars patrol the area numerous times during the day; a stop sign would not reduce the traffic speed; and that the Traffic Engineering Committee did approve the placement a yellow (school) crosswalk across Perkins, on the west side of Oak Manor into the Thomas property. The Public Works Department recently received permission from the County to install two (2) warning signs on each end of the crosswalk. It is the recommendation of the Committee to have a Watch Commander talk with Mr. Davis regarding his concerns. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1992 2 C. Bill Beard noted that this a confirmation for the stop sign. He reported that about two weeks ago he received a comment from a Councilmember, and discussed with four members of the committee, the immediate need for the installation of a stop sign on Marlene Street at the Orchard Avenue extension, and a "Not A Through Street" sign for south bound traffic at that intersection. He also noted that the stop sign has been installed. George Borecky noted that the "Not A Through Street" sign will be located approximately 75 feet from the intersection. ON A MOTION by Borecky, seconded by Fernandez, to approve the stop sign on Marlene at the Orchard Avenue extension with a "Not A Through Street" sign south bound on the south side of the intersection. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, Ford, and Vice Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Harris and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS a. Vice-Chairman Budrow stated that a letter was received from MTA, regarding the installation of a bench on public right-of-way at the existing stop, north bound on South State Street, just south of the north entrance of the Yokayo Center near Wells Fargo Bank. The bench placement conforms to the guidelines established by the Traffic Engineering Committee. Bill Beard noted that he received letters from Mrs. Arleen Shipley and Mrs. Denham. These letters will be addressed on the November agenda. Vice-Chairman Budrow reported, for information only, regarding the request from Mr. Brawley, Principal of Nokomis School, for two safety cones and two signs for crosswalk, 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Officer Dewey spoke with Mr. Brawley and gave him suggestions on the appropriate placement of the cones. A mutual agreement was made and appears that it will work for the school and the traffic. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1992 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no Further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. ~~ Steve I'u~er, hairman Kathy Kinch, ecording S cretary B:1\TEC M101392 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1992 9