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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_021192TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE M I N U T E S February 11, ].992 2:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 2:07 p.m. , by Acting Chairman Beard, in Conference Room 3, at the Civic Center, Ukiah, California. Members present were: Beard, Borecky for Goforth, Brown for Vara, Fernandez, Turner and Yarbrough for Harris, with Michael Harris arriving at 2:15 p.m. ABSENT: Ken Budrow and Chairman Vara. Others Present: Michael Lauletta. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ON A MOTION by Borecky, seconded by Turner, it was carried by the following vote to approve the minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee meeting of January 14, 1992 as submitted. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Brown, Fernandez, Turner and Yarbrough. NOES: None. ABSENT: Budrow, Harris and Chairman Vara. ABSTAIN: None. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: b. Spring and Cypress - Cars Entering Intersection from Cypress Cannot See Cars or Children - Continued from January 14, 1992. George Borecky reported for Ken Budrow. He stated that an Officer patrolled the area and reported there was a congestion of school children near the Reading Building, due to the building not being open and were gathering into the street. The Officer suggested that the School open the Reading Building earlier for the children and that a guardrail be installed to keep the children off of the street and on School grounds. The Officer also recommended that a stop sign is appropriate at Spring and Cypress. Mr. Lauletta expressed that the opening of the Reading Building earlier before classes and the installation of a guardrail are good suggestions to keep the children on school grounds and away from the street. Discussion followed regarding painting the curb red zone or white passenger loading zone on Spring Street in front of the school, creating parking spaces on Dora Avenue, parking for parents dropping off and picking up their children, there is adequate staff parking, and installing a guardrail between the sidewalk and the curb located in front of the Reading Building. Michael Harris arrived at 2:15 p.m. ON A MOTION by Borecky, seconded by Fernandez, to recommend to the City Council to install a stop sign on Cypress, at the Cypress and Spring Street intersection. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez and Turner. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Harris. ABSENT: Budrow and Chairman Vara. ON A MOTION by Borecky, seconded by Turner, to paint a white curb passenger loading zone on the west side of Spring Street, approximately six to seven parking spaces, south of the driveway at the intersection of Cypress and Spring Street. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, Harris and Turner. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Budrow and Chairman Vara. ON A MOTION by Turner, seconded by Fernandez, that the Traffic Engineering Committee request that the School District place a guardrail between the sidewalk and the curb located in front of the Reading Building, extending to the existing guardrail to keep school children on school property and not in the street. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, Harris and Turner. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Budrow and Chairman Vara. Mr. Lauletta requested a copy of the minutes to present to the School Board. a. Request to Minute Zone - Marv Jo Hons. Pr Bill Beard reported that he received a letter from Mary Jo Hons, Principal of Saint Mary's of the Angel's School addressed to Fred Keplinger. Ms. Hons is requesting that the red curb from the driveway to the northern crosswalk be replaced with limited parking (15 minutes). Discussion followed that the southern crosswalk be removed, the school has a crossing guard and uses the northern crosswalk for the children to cross Dora, a red curb is required between the northern and southern crosswalks, to remove the red curb would create a hazardous condition, double parking in the red zone, and parents could park in front of the field to pick-up their children. A motion was made by Harris, seconded by Beard, due to the safety and concerns of the children relative to the close proximity of the intersection, the driveway, and the necessity to retain the red curb, that the Traffic Engineering Committee deny the request and white zone to the north of the northern crosswalk. Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee February 11, 1992 Page -2- Motion withdrawn. Discussion ensued that the southern crosswalk be eliminated and that approximately two parking spaces could be installed near the south driveway. It was the consensus of the Traffic Engineering Committee to discuss with Mary Jo Hons, Principal of St. Mary's School the posslbility of eliminating the southern crosswalk for a passenger loading zone that will accommodate approximately 2 parking spaces and return all information to the March 10, 1992 meeting. c. Request for "Watch for Children" or "Children at Play" on East Side, South of Maple and in 800 Block of Maple Ave: .,, - -'- Bill Beard reported that he received a Ukiahgram from Ms. Fleck requesting that "Watch for Children" and "Children at Play" signs be installed on Hazel Avenue and Maple for the safety of children attending Pomolita School. He also noted that the stop sign on Hazel on the west side of the school is hidden by the trees and is faded out. Discussion followed regarding a possible stop sign on Maple and the possibility of moving the stop sign closer to the intersection. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Turner, that the stop sign on Hazel, located on the west side of the school, be replaced and the trees prunned to increase the visibility of the stop sign. That a school zone sign be located east bound on Maple Avenue, west of Hazel, as determined appropriate by the Public Works Department. It is requested that the Police Department patrol Hazel and Maple Avenue for one month to identify any problems and report back at the March 10, 1992 Traffic Engineering Department meeting. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, Harris and Turner. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Budrow and Chairman Vara. d. Bus Stop Guidelines - Steve Turner. MTA. Steve Turner stated that several months ago the Committee received guidelines to install shelters and benches on public right-of-way and included design standards for the shelters. He stated that the bus shelters would not block the sidewalk, obstruct the visibility or site distance at intersections, and must comply with ADA guidelines of the 4' minimum for public walkway, 8' to maximum based on passenger seating capacity, and 30" x 48" inside shelter for wheelchair waiting area. Steve Turner handed to the Committee a revised proposal for locating benches and shelters on or along public right-of-ways at approved bus stops and reported on the proposal. Discussion followed regarding the bus shelters and designs. Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee February 11, 1992 Page -3- ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Borecky, to continue this item to the March 10, ].992 meeting. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, and Harris. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Turner. ABSENT: Budrow and Chairman Vara. e. Request from MTA to Relocate Bus Stop on Gobbi Street from 24' East of Center of Autumn Leaves Driveway to 30' West of the Center of the Driveway - Steve Turner, MTA. Steve Turner stated that MTA will no longer travel into Autumn Leaves property, turn around in the back and come back out. Autumn Leaves had a bench located inside the driveway on the east side, and that the MTA bus stop sign is also located on the east side of the driveway on Gobbi Street. He stated that when the east bound bus stops on Gobbi Street, the bus blocks the driveway and that the driver was unable to see if there were passengers. MTA added 2' of concrete to the existing 6' wide sidewalk to create a 5' x 8' pad, and relocating the bench from the Autumn Leaves driveway to the pad on Gobbi Street. MTA is asking that the bus stop sign be moved to the west side of the Autumn Leaves driveway to prevent buses from blocking the driveway, and that the next driveway is approximately 50' to 60' from the bus stop. Discussion followed regarding landscaping. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Fernandez, to approve the request by MTA to relocate the Autumn Leaves bus stop from the east side of the driveway to the west side of the driveway with the request that MTA landscape the new area. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Fernandez, and Harris. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Turner. ABSENT: Budrow and Chairman Vara. f. Report and Proposed Alternatives Mod t for Lane Line and Crosswalk Orchard Avenue Intersection - Bill Beard reported that at the February 5, 1992, City Council meeting, Councilmember Wattenburger mentioned that it is difficult for traffic south bound on Orchard Avenue to make the left turn onto Perkins Street. He stated that Standard Oil has on deposit with the City approximately $9,000 to accommodate a larger curb return. Bill Beard showed a map of the intersection and explained the layout. Discussion followed regarding the placement of traffic loops, the driveway at the Standard Station is set-up for the new curb return, a consultant study may be done on the intersection of Orchard Avenue and Perkins Street and Perkins and 101 interchange, placement of the crosswalks, and undergrounding of utilities are to be completed before construction of the new curb return. Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee February 11, 1992 Page -4- It was the consensus of the Committee that this issue be referred to the General Plan process for consideration of the Redevelopment Improvement Program and future traffic studies, and that no action be taken at this time by the Traffic Engineering Committee. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Western Union is requesting 2 designated parking spaces for their business. This item to be placed on the agenda for March 10, 1992. AT).TOTTRNMF.NT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. ~'%'''2t `~i'-~"7 ~ ~.`--z ~~ =.. Bill R. Beard, Acting Chairman ~c~`k ~1~ 1--. Y ~~~. T'1 Y~ Kathy Kinch, R ording Secretary R:TEC1 TEC MIN 2/11/92 Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee February 11, 1992 Page -5-