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M I N U T E S
April 14, 1992
2:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m., by Acting Chairman
Beard, in Conference Room 3, at the Civic Center, Ukiah,
California. Members present were: Beard, Borecky for Goforth,
Budrow, Yarbrough for Harris, and Turner. Members Absent:
Fernandez
Others Present: Carol Jones.
Acting Chairman Beard opened the meeting by asking for nominations
for a new Chairman due to the resignation of Chairman Vara.
William Fernandez entered the room at 2:15 p.m.
ON A MOTION BY Borecky, seconded by Yarbrough, to elect
Steve Turner as Chairman of the Traffic Engineering Committee.
AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, and Yarbrough.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Turner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ken Budrow made the following corrections on Page 4, Paragraph 5,
change the word do to due, "ON A MOTION by Turner, seconded by
Budrow, that in the interest of public safety that a stop sign be
placed on Beacon at South state Street due to the heavy traffic on
South State Street with a proposed resolution to the City Council."
Page 4, Paragraph 6, add Budrow as making the motion, "ON A MOTION
by Budrow, seconded by Turner, to recommend to the City Council to
adopt the proposed ."
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Budrow, that the minutes of the
March 10, 1992, are approved as corrected.
AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, Harris and Chairman
Turner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee April 14, 1992
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a.
Bi11 Beard reported that he received a letter from Carole Jones,
Assistant Vice President of Savings Bank, requesting that two (2)
parking spaces located in front of the Savings Bank main office at
200 North School Street be converted to one (1) handicap parking
stall.
Ms. Jones stated that the handicap parking stall is a result of
requests from senior citizen clients, and to make the bank more
accessible to handicapped Customers.
Mike Harris entered the room at 2:30 p.m.
Discussion followed regarding that there is currently six (6)
parking spaces located in front of the bank; the elimination of
one (1) parking space would not affect the surrounding businesses,
the pending demolition permit application of the main office
building to be discussed at the April 16, 1992 City Council
meeting, and the temporary relocation of Savings Bank's main office
to the former Rexall building on East Perkins Street.
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Budrow, that the Traffic
Engineering Committee authorize the creation of a handicap parking
space on School Street, west side, immediately north of Standley
Street from the Savings Bank, and the space be created from the
first two (2) full size parking stalls north of Standley in front
of 200 North School Street.
AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Fernandez, Harris and Chairman
Turner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
b.
Bill Beard reported that he has discussed with a consultant a
possible circulation study for the east end of Perkins by the
freeway, extending Orchard Avenue to Brush Street, the possibility
of an off- and on-ramp for south bound freeway traffic; the
interchange at East Gobbi Street and the freeway; the traffic
circulation on Perkins at the Courthouse; Clay Street extension
from the railroad to Leslie and a tie-in to Peach Street, and
signalization at Clay and State Streets. Other sources discussed
were alternative routes to improve traffic circulation in various
areas throughout the City.
Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee April 14, 1992
Bill Beard presented an aerial map of City streets and discussed
proposals that are to be addressed in a circulation study.
c.
Bill Beard reported an
for the upcoming bicycl
Street Faire scheduled
scheduled for September
Festival scheduled for
Street.
d discussed the routes and street closures
e race scheduled for September 19, 1992; the
for May 25, 1992, the Antique Car Show
26, 1992, and the tentative Wine Tasting
May 22, 1992, all sponsored by Ukiah Main
Discussion followed regarding that additional barricades will be
needed, volunteer assistance for placement and removal of
barricades; obtaining a letter from the County stating they have no
objection to the closure of School Street that is an access to the
Courthouse; contacting Ukiah Ambulance and the Fire Department due
to the street closure of Seminary Avenue for the bike race route
from School and Oak Streets between Perkins Street and Seminary
Avenue; safety for pedestrians and spectators; and No Parking
Signs.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
3:40 p.m.
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Kathy Kinc Recording Secretary
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Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee April 14, 1992