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Home My WebLink Abouttecp_121394TRAFr~C ENGINEERING COM1V-TTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Council Chambers 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 ,MBER 13, 1994 5:30 P.M. AGENDA KENNEDY, BUDROW, FERNANDEZ, FORD, HARRIS, WOODS AND TURNER I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 8, 1994 III. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The Traffic Engineering Committee welcomes input from the audience. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than 10 minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on non-agenda items. IV. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS a. Request for NO PARKING ZONE (red curb) between Fire Hydrant and Driveway Approach in Front of 1349 South Dora -Alfred Carter. b. Request for Multi-way Stop (4-Way) on South Dora Street at Wabash Avenue -Howard Henly c. Request/Inquiry Regarding the Removal of Restricted Parking Hours on the East Side of Live Oak Avenue between Grove Avenue and Dora Avenue -Pat with Realty World d. Request for Speed Limit Signs on Lorraine Street between Talmage Frontage Road and Marlene Street -Louis Gomes UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Request for Red Curb on East Side of Bush Street South of Garrett Drive. b. Review/comment on Proposed Questionnaire to Residents on and near Highland Avenue Regarding Barricade or No Barricade, and Two-Way Traffic. Continued on Page 2 Traffic Engineering Comr `ee December 13, 1994 Page 2 V. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT NOTE: STAFF REPORTS FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1994, FROM KATHY KINCH. a: nrec AI21394 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 NOVEMBER 8, 1994 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT BUDROW, Kenneth HARRIS, Michael KENNEDY, Rick WOODS, Larry TURNER, Steve -Chairman STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary MEMBERS ABSENT FERNANDEZ, William FORD, Steve OTHERS PRESENT Beckstrom, Larry Blatchford, Linda Cuff, Ann Graves, Sheryl Siderakis, Julie Siderakis, Sid The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Turner at 530 p.m. Roll was called with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 13. 1994 ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Fernandez, it was carried by an all AYE vote to approve the minutes of October 11, 1994 as submitted. ABSTAIN: Chairman Turner. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Turner read the "Audience Comments on Non-Agenda Items" to those present. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ~ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NF,W BUSINESS a. Ukiah Garden Cafe Request for Entrance/Exit to Mulberry Street (1090 South State Streefl -Sid Siderakis Sid Siderakis, owner of Ukiah Garden Cafe, and Ann Cuff, Realtor of Maudlin Realty, are requesting permission to develop a secondary entrance/exit of the parking area to Mulberry Street. This would require a ramp type drive in order to get up and over a retaining wall that is approximately 30 inches high and located 5 feet behind the sidewalk of Mulberry Street. Permission must be obtained by the applicant from the owners of Ukiah Green Apartments (Rooftree Management Company), owners of a strip of property 5.94 feet wide on the east side of the right-of-way on Mulberry Street. A copy of an aerial photo is submitted for review. The current ratio of parking to seating capacity does not meet zoning code requirements. The ramp construction will remove tour (4) parking spaces. [f parking requirements can be resolved with the Planning Department, and if traft7c impacts are determined to be either an improvement or of a minimal negative impact, it is recommended that approval he contingent upon the following conditions: 1. An ingress-egress easement he ohtained from the owners of Ukiah Green Apartments and a recorded copy he supplied to the Engineering Division. 2. The concrete ramp, with curbs on each side, he designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer. 3. Minimum width of the ramp shall he 20 feet from curb-to-curb. 4. Minimum curb height on the ramp area shall he 6 inches. 5. Entrance to Mulberry Street shall he standard driveway apron in order to maintain the southerly flow in the gutter to the existing catch basin near the southerly edge of the driveway. 6. The contractor shall obtain an encroachment permit for all work within public right-of-way. Sid Siderakis, Ukiah Garden Cafe, submitted photographs of the proposed area for the Committee's review. He advised he is currently working with several paving contractors to resurface the parking lot and create additional parking spaces. Member Woods advised a chain link fence has been installed on the south end of the parking lot. Member Budrow advised the Police Department has concerns regarding the residents on Mulberry Street using the parking IGC as an exit to by-pass Observatory and pass behind the buildings to eliminate the traffic signal, and using the parking lot to exist south bound. However, the extension of Mulberry Street will eliminate concerns on these issues. MnVUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ~ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 Member Kennedy advised it is very dift7cult exiting the driveway north and south bound onto South State Street due to the closeness of the traffic signal, and it would only take approximately two to three vehicles in the outside lane to obstruct the driveway. Member Harris advised the ramp width should be a minimum of 24 feet from curb-to-curb, and the minimum curb height on the ramp should be 8 inches. Discussion followed regarding curb on both sides of the driveway, no sidewalk; handicap parking requirements; the possibility of installing a chain fence across the new driveway to eliminate the parking lot as a thoroughfare from State Street to Mulberry Street; adequate site distance for north and south bound traffic; the driveway will be an entrance/exiC driveway; change in traffic patterns on Mulberry Street due to the proposed driveway, and Mulherry Street is a residential area; and there is a proposal to extend Mulberry Street to Washington Street. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Woods, it was carried by an all AYE vote the Tratfic Engineering Committee approve the request by Ukiah Garden Cafe for an entrance/exit (ramp drive) to Mulberry Street upon approval of the parking variance from the Zoning Administrator and the following conditions: An ingress-egress easement be obtained and a recorded copy be supplied to the Engineering Division. 2. The concrete ramp, with curbs on each side, be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer. 3. Minimum width of the ramp shall he 24 feet from curb-to-curb. 4. Minimum curb height on the ramp area shall be 6 inches. 5. Entrance to Mulberry Street shall he standard driveway apron in order to maintain the southerly flow in the gutter to the existing catch basin near the southerly edge of the driveway. 6. The contractor shall obtain an encroachment permit for all work within public right-of-way. b. Request to Install a Crosswalk on Mendocino Drive at Alice Avenue -Larry Beckstrom Member Woods advised he received a letter from Larry Beckstrom, Director, Maintenance and Transportation, Ukiah Unified School District. Mr. Beckstrom is requesting a painted crosswalk at the intersection of Mendocino Drive and Alice Avenue. Ukiah Unified School District is proposing to install a pedestrian gate in the Yokayo School fence at the same intersection. A site investigation of [his location indicates there is no sidewalk on the north side of Mendocino Drive and a slight rise in the ground to the fence that is to receive the gate. The School also proposes to install a sidewalk on the north side of Mendocino Drive with an asphalt path connecting to the new gate. The bus drop-off area will be moved from the present location on South Dora to the north side of Mendocino Drive west of Alice Drive. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ~ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 Chairman Turner inquired as to the completion date of the proposed improvements. Mr. Beckstrom responded sometime during the winter months. Member Woods inquired if there will he crossing guards. Mr. Beckstrom responded the School has contacted California State Automobile Association AAA insurance to train high school students to be crossing guards. Member Harris expressed the crosswalk is an excellent idea. Member Budrow questioned if the location of the crosswalk, and the buses parking to the west of the crosswalk will provide adequate lin~of-sight to vehicles of children exiting the gate. Discussion followed regarding there are approximately 70 children exiting the gate area daily; and the proposed crosswalk would need to be a yellow painted crosswalk due to the location being within a school zone. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Budrow, it was carried by an all AYE vote the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the request to install a crosswalk on Mendocino Avenue, west of the intersection of Mendocino Avenue and Alice Avenue. Red curb or appropriate signage in both direction from Alice Avenue, as determined by the Public Works Department. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Talmage Speed Zone -Informational Only Member Kennedy advised he received a letter from Mark L. Suchanek, Chief, Traffic Safety Otficer, Department of Transportation, stating 35 MPH speed signs will be installed within State right-of-way. Clearing of shrubbery has heen completed to provide adequate sight distance at the southbound off ramp. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS None. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS None. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ~ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. c Steve T' •ner, Chairman Y~~ h t ~...1 ~~ ~ Y l (~ Kathy Kinch, Recoi ing Secretary Rtl \TEC M 1106941 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ~ NOVEMBER 8, 1994 ORR CREEK/WAGENSELLERS NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEE 781 Sidnie Court Ukiah, CA 95482 December 8,1994 RECEIVED Mr. Robert Sawyer, Planning Director DEC - 9 1994 City of Ukiah 300 Seminary Avenue qTY OF UKIAN Ukiah, CA 95482 PLANNING DEPT. Subject: Recommended addition to the Circulation and Transportation Element of the Proposed General Plan Dear Mr. Sawyer: The Orr Creek/Wagonsellers Committee is submitting the following recommended addition to the Circulation and Transportation Element of the Proposed General Plan for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. 5.10 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 5.10.01 SUMMARY OF MAJOR FINDINGS: At the core of any community's health and well being is its residential neighborhoods. Ukiah has a vested interest in preserving the small town character and integrity of its neighborhoods. As traffic volumes continue to increase in response to area-wide development, improvements to major arterial and collector streets have not kept pace causing increasing volumes of traffic to diffuse into residential areas. In many cases residents perceive their streets to be dominated by traffic and unavailable to them as public space in which to safely walk, bicycle, or gather with neighbors. A residential streets function includes not only its place in the transportation system but its role as part of a community's living environment. Many of Ukiah's neighborhoods are at risk of losing their intimacy and identity to excessive traffic impacts. It is imperative that the conununity act to preserve its residential streets for all their intended functions. Different streets have different functions and need [o be designed accordingly. In this respect, blanket standards are inappropriate. There is a need for flexibility in the design or modification of a street to meet the needs of its residents while serving its fair share of the circulation and public safety needs of the community. In some cases, traffic restraint for management) may be considered a preferable means of enhancing Ukiah's character while ensuring that transportation needs are met. Robert Sawyer Page 2 December 8, 1994 5.10.02 General Plan goals, policies, and implementing programs. GOAL CT-26 Preserve and enhance the small town character and integrity of all residential neighborhood streets. , Policy CT 26.1 The City shall provide for the mitigation of adverse impacts from unwarranted volumes of traffic or excessive speed in residential areas. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE CT26.1(a) During the short term planning period the City shall develop and implement a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan or Program. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions, please call me at 468-0235. Sincerely, ~~ Eric Larson Co-Chair cc: Charlie Stump M•E•M•O•R•A•N•D•U•M DATE: December 12, 1994 TO: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FROM: Rick H. Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~--t<-- RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON EAST SIDE OF BUSH STREET SOUTH OF GARRETT DRIVE Ms. Betty Hartnett has inquired about her request fora "NO PARKING ZONE" (red curb) along the east side of North Bush Street south of Garrett Drive and has provided us a copy of a letter of request to Mr. Bill Beard dated April 28, 1993. According to a copy of the minutes of Traffic Engineering Committee's May 4, 1993 meeting, the Committee approved the request to establish a NO PARKING ZONE (red curb) on the east side of North Bush Street, 20 to 30 feet south of the light standard at 1171 Bush Street. There is no upper limit noted in the motion made and approved. On another motion, the Committee directed the Engineering Division to send a letter to the residents located within the subject area of the proposed red curb to receive their input regarding the red curb. This second motion implies that there was second thoughts on the first motion that was passed. As previously relayed to the Committee, the east curb of Bush from the southeast curb return at Garrett to the north driveway transition in front of 1191 Bush Street has been painted red. To my knowledge, the residents have not been surveyed as to their desire for red curbing in front of 1181 and 1171 Bush Street. Ms. Hartnett mentions in her letter of April 28, 1993, that many residents have more vehicles than can be parked in the two car driveways and must utilize on-street parking. It is verified that the neighbor just north of Ms. Hartnett has at least five (5) vehicles: I have observed several times two (2) vehicles in the driveway and three (3) along the street or one (1) in the garage, two (2) in the driveway and two (2) parked on the street. Before any on-street parking within a residential area is eliminated and the needs of some residents curtailed, it is recommended that the Committee further consider all circumstances so that any action to reduce parking is justified and/or a compromise can be reached that meets the overall needs of the Community. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE December 12, 1994 Page 2 It is acknowledged that vehicles parked on the street adjacent to intersections does obstruct the drivers line of vision down the intersecting street. In all of these cases, the minor leg of the intersection is stopped and the motorists on the minor leg who is entering into the intersection must pull forward to obtain adequate sighting of oncoming vehicles on the major leg before proceeding through the intersection. From a review of the S.W.I.T.R.S. report, no vehicular accidents at this intersection have been reported. The requestor has witnessed and experienced "many close calls" or near hits at this location. Does the fact that there was time to react to avoid the collisions imply that the intersection is safe as is? Should restrictive traffic control devices and parking restrictions be implemented on perceived dangers or should they be implemented where there is a true/actual accident history. BJ \TEC MBI1541.TT Apri128, 1993 Bill Beazd City Engineer 300 Seminary Dc Ukiah, CA 95482 RE: Unsafe pazking conditions on N. Bush St. -Agenda item for May 4 meeting For several years now, I have been concerned about a stretch of N. Bush that I consider dangerous when cars and trucks, including my own, are parked at curbside (see sketch, attached page). From the middle of the Frank Zeek School field north to 1191, N. Bush makes an "S" curve that has become quite dangerous with the increased traffic (which generally races through the area at speeds over the limit), increasing number of young children in the area, and frequent afternoon and evening use of the Frank Zeek field for ball games. Because many of the houses along the street have more vehicles than can be parked in the lwo-car driveways, the street is usually loaded with curbside parked vehicles. When cars and trucks are parked on the east side of N. Bush, a dangerous situation is created for people driving or bicycling in a north-south direction. When entering N. Bush from Garret[, the driver has very limited visibility to the north, and cannot see vehicles coming Crom the south unless one pulls at leas[ one-half car length into N. Bush. The curbside visibility is reduced dramatically, as is visibility for people exiting driveways. Although T am unaware of any major accidents YET, I have witnessed many "close calls", heard many others, been told of still more, and experienced several myself. My request to the Traffic Engineering Committee is [o paint the east side of the N. Bush curb red from 20 Ceet south of the light standard in front of 1171, north to the driveway of 1201. In this manner, the frequent close calls and a possible future tragedy might be prevented. I will be happy to meet with you and both show and discuss with you the problem briefly outlined here. Thank you for considering this matter. ' Sin~y, Betty I~rtnett P.O. Box 893 Ukiah, CA 95482 (707)463-0452 (Homeowner, 1171 N. Bush) S~/~ b. Request to Consider Red Curb. East Side of North Bush Street. Bill Beard reported that he received a letter from Betty Hartnett, 1171 North Bush, requesting to red curb the east side of North Bush, 20 feet south of the light standard in front of 1771, north to driveway of 1201 North Bush. She wrote when vehicles are parked on the east side of North Bush a dangerous situation is created for people driving or bicycling in a north-south direction, and when exiting the driveway there is limited visibility to the north of vehicles coming from the south. Discussion followed regarding painting red curb from the light standard 20 feet to the south; there are shrubs in excess of 36 inches in height in a 24 foot setback, and. if the shrubs were trimmed in height that would allow for more site visibility. ON A MOTION by Ford, seconded by Beard, to approve the request to red curb the east side of North Bush Street, 20 to 30 feet south of the light standard at 1171 North Bush Street. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Ford and Chairman Turner. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez and Harris. ABSTAIN: None. ON A MOTION by Budrow, seconded by Borecky, that the Engineering Department send a letter to the residents located within the subject area of the proposed red curb to receive their input regarding the red curb. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Ford and Chairman Turner. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez and Harris. ABSTAIN: None. d. Request for Temporarv Bus Stop at Pomolita School on Dora Avenue. at Northwest Corner of Spring Street for Summer School, June to August, 1993 - Steve Turner (MTAL ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Borecky, to approve the request by MTA for a temporary bus stop at Pomolita School on Dora Avenue, at Northwest corner of Spring Street for Summer School, June to August 1993. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Budrow, Ford and Chairman Turner. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez and Harris. ABSTAIN: None. 3 ~'Y .,b .Dl~y Ino ...+rv. ~'~~~ ~ ~ ~~ i ~~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ S ~r is N yi .~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~. I I s ~ yy~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ '1 . y 'fi d ~ ~~ ~ u x,~~1,~~~~~ {~ +s i ~ ~~~~~ ~~i air' ~ ~ra~}~'~~~, " s~.°~`~~i'F~~~. a.~i '~; r~ ~ .. a ;`S~i~~ ' I - r~ ~~,._ M~-~ ~j~/~~ ~ .~.~ j/~^''tf(// G ~~ r r e~ n~ ~- ~ ~ ~ ~ j. ~~ ~ arr~ ~ yjv~~ Q I . ~ r3 ~ ~"~ ~~~ .rr ~e~f /~~v5~ ~~ ~ ~lJ~• @ ~'ov ,., , ,i;ts• , ,. n :;614• ~ , ~; . ~ }~, s _ , _. tY4~ • ~ 7 ;t ~>ir k `~ '~ ~tdx >`~ i ~ ; L'~~ t, g ,' }. M•E•M•O•R•A•N•D•U•M DATE: December 12, 1994 TO: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FROM: Rick H. Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer RE: REVIEW/COMMENT ON PROPOSED QUESTIONNAIRE TO RESIDENTS ON AND NEAR HIGHLAND AVENUE REGARDING BARRICADE, NO BARRICADE, AND TWO-WAY TRAFFIC The attached draft questionnaire is submitted to the Committee for their comments and suggestions. Because the Committee has received various proposals by some of the residents to either close Highland Avenue to through traffic or open it to two-way traffic, we have been asked to survey the residents as well as other citizens in the area who may consider this road to be a vital or necessary to their transportation and circulation needs. It has also been suggested that this matter be placed in the local newspaper for general comment. Any suggestions concerning survey distribution methods is also requested. B:~\TEC MQUESI'IONNAIREAC ~~t~ a~' uk~alr . 300 SEMINARY AVE., UKIAH, CA 95482-5400 ~ U`~ ~ '~ • ADMIN. 707/463-6200 PU&JC SAFETY 463-6242/6274 FAX # 707/463-6204 Dear Residents: The City of Ukiah's Traffic Engineering Committee is requesting your opinion and comment to a request by another resident to eliminate Highland Avenue as a though street by installing a barricade in one of three proposed locations where the road reaches its uppermost elevations along our west hills. This request has been made as a result of past property damage caused by speeding southbound vehicles whose drivers lost control as their vehicles entered onto Highland Court and Highland Drive. It is suspected that because of its steep grades and tight curves, Highland Avenue is seen as a challenge to some of our youthful drivers. As a previous attempt to discourage such use, Highland Avenue was established as a one-way streeC for south bound traftic from approximately t 10 feet south of Clay Street to its terminus at Highland Court and Highland Drive. As relayed by one resident, this has not adequately eliminated the problem. Some of the residents who reside on Highland Avenue would like to have Highland Avenue opened to two-way traffic which obviously conflicts with the other request for closure between Clay Street and Highland CouR and Highland Drive. Alternative solutions or ideas which have been discussed but discarded because of safety issues and potential public and private liability are speed humps, traftic islands, and non-breakaway barricades along the property which has experienced damage in the past. Given the steep grades and tight curves, roadway obstructions or speed deterrents such as humps and islands are not advisable because of the potential for loss of vehicle control. Unmovable solid obstructions, walls or gores within a vehicles possible path are not permitted within the right-of-way for liability reasons. The Traffic Engineering Committee seeks a solution which best meets the needs of the residents and the community at large. Please indicate your preference for either of the following: ^ Keep Highland Avenue as is. ^ Open Highland Avenue to two-way traftic ^ Close Highland Avenue to through traftic and install breakaway barricade at ^ Other d: nrec HIGHLAND.QUS "We Are Here To Serve' M•E•M•O•R•A DATE: TO: FROM: RE: December 12, 1994 N•D•U•M TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE Rick H. Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON LORRAINE STREET BETWEEN TALMAGE FRONTAGE ROAD AND MARLENE STREET A request from Louis Gomes has been received for the installation of speed limit signs on Lorraine Street to slow down traffic The requestor is also seeking additional traffic enforcement. Lorraine Street is within a residential district as defined in the Vehicle Code and the prima facia is 25 M.P.H. pursuant to Section 22352 of the Code. Speed restriction signs may, but need not be erected upon any road at the entrance into the residence district pursuant to Section 21357. The "pre and post Wal-Mart" traffic counts within the residential subdivision north of Talmage verify that the amount of through traffic utilizing Lorraine Street has increased substantially since the extension of Orchard Avenue to Marlene Street and the signalization improvement to Talmage and Airport Park Boulevard intersection. It is most probable that this through traffic is exceeding the prima facia speed limit. The condition and pavement width of Lorraine Street does not justify a speed limit greater than the limit of 25 M.P.H. Pursuant to the Wal-Mart Development Agreement, the City is required to install traffic diverters within the residential neighborhood of Lorraine, Betty, Cooper and Marlene Streets should traffic volumes be increased within this neighborhood by reason of the Wal-Mart Project. The type and proposed locations for the traffic directors will be discussed with the residents in the near future. A possible diverter or deterrent to be discussed are speed humps. Concerning the immediate problem of speeding vehicles on Lorraine Street, it is doubtful that speed signs will rectify the problem. This Staff member has in the past (Sutter County) installed speed pavement markings on residential streets in an attempt to remind motorists of the speed limit; however, after traffic speed studies demonstrated that the markings were ignored. This Staff member recommends spot speed enforcement on Lorraine Street. BJ \TEC MLORRAINE /z-6- 5 y ~~~7/a ~~/G ~r9/~td~Yiny k~..i7~4 i i~ ~ _i ~ou.s GeMe -yG,z- S89Z a.f- 7LD ~•e SP~e~e.~ li.we i~7~ tiosr s P~7` ~L ~ //// . _ ~ /,J~u-l~a./so ~i/<e f0 ~cav-e i/laY2 Sao/ire .n uormarked cars fo c0.fc~ fk"e s,~e.e~ers i' ,~ _ - Y ~ RESOLUTION NO. 81-18 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH RESTRICTING PARKING HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS NEAR UKIAH MUNICIPAL PARK-KNOWN AS TODD GROVE WHEREAS,' late night traffic and vehicle parking near and around the Ukiah Municipal Park known as Todd Grove, located at Walnut Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, contribute to noise and congestion detrimental to the peace and cZuiet of the residehtial neighborhood in the immediate neighborhood thereof, and, WHEREAS, such parking is not necessary for the reason- able enjoyment of the park by the residents of the City of Ukiah, and, WHEREAS, it will be beneficial to the residents of the City o£ Ukiah, particularly those living in the park area, to restrict parking in said area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: That, pursuant,to Sections 7143(d) and 7160 of the City of Ukiah Municipal Code, parking near the Ukiah Municipal Park known as Todd Grove is restricted as follows: There-shall be ho parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. around or near the park on the following streets and areas: a) On Live Oak Avenue 'Prom Walnut Avenue to Park Boulevard; b) On Park Boulevard from Live Oak Avenue to Walnut Avenue; ~. ,^ c) On Walnut Avenue from Park Boulevard to Live Oak Avenue; d) Golf. club parking lot and vacant area; e) Anton Stadium parking lot.. These restrictions &hall not apply to normal resi- dential parking. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that organized grqups con- ducting special events necessitating parking during these hours may receive a permit for this purpose 'by application to the Park and Recreation Department. PASSED AND ADgRTED this" 6th day of August, 1980, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Riley, Feibusch, Myers NOES: Councilwoman .Snyder ABSENT: Mayor Hickey /:. Vice- Mayox' ATTEST: t •. ..l. i ~~z ~~ i City. 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Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer ,~~ RE: REQUEST/INQUIRY REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTED PARKING HOURS ON THE EAST SIDE OF LIVE OAK AVENUE BETWEEN GROVE AVENUE AND DORA AVENUE An inquiry regarding the possible removal of restricted parking hours on the east side of Live Oak Avenue between Grove Avenue and Dora Avenue has been made by Realty World on behalf of a prospective buyer of a residential home along this block. Both sides of Live Oak Avenue from Walnut Avenue to Park Boulevard are posted to restrict the parking hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This restricted parking was established by the passage of Resolution No. 81-18 on AugusC 6, 1980. The preamble set forth in the resolution states that late night traffic and vehicle parking near and around Todd Grove Park contributed to noise and congestion detrimental to the peace and quiet of the adjacent residential neighborhood. It would appear that the residents of the adjacent residential neighborhood requested the restricted parking. It is noted that the following number of houses are situated with their front doors facing Live Oak Avenue and the number of driveways having access to Live Oak. Between Walnut and Grove 3 driveway cuts 3 front doors Between Grove and Dora 1 driveway cut 4 front doors Between Dora and Cypress 1 driveway cut 3 front doors It is advisable that prior to recommending any removal of the restricted parking the residents in the neighborhood should be surveyed as to their position regarding this matter. Rd\TEC MPARKIN4.RES STATE OF CALIFORNIA -BUSINESS, TRANSPORT. JN AND HWSING AGENCY PETE WILSON, Governor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1120 N 6TREET ~~~> G ~i~~~'~ P.O. BOX 842873 SACRAMENTO, CA 84273.0001 TDD (918) 654.4014 FAX (916) 853-3055 FALL 1994 TRAFFIC SAFETY VPDATE (Formerly The Traffic Safety Signal) FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM & RESEARCH Increased concern over pedestrian accidents How does a pedestrian cross the street? Cazefully. Some people have still not Teamed this important lesson, which has raised some concern over pedestrian accidents. Over 50 percent of pedestrians under age 15 are not struck in crosswalks, but while crossing mid-block or when darting in front of cazs; the youngest aze even struck in their own driveways by relatives. Those 65 and older are statistically more likely to be struck while in a crosswalk. Education is the key to survival for both groups. Children need to be taught that vehicles can be deadly. Pazents need to understand that young children act on impulse and have no concept of the risk involved in playing under or behind a caz or running to greet someone in a moving caz. Crosswalks aze not magic shields. A painted stripe won't stop a bicycle, let alone a vehicle racing to beat that red light. Those who use crosswalks should always look both wavs before crossing the street. The painted stripes that seem so bold to you when you cross the street are not as visible to drivers. Look out before you step out, and give the driver room to stop. Make eye contact with the driver. Be sure you're seen, or you may very well be putting your life on the line. Distracted drivers among 11 victims in two deadly crashes Those of you who were Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts probably know their motto: "Be Prepared." It's a valuable credo to remember, especially when you're driving your car. You never know when the unexpected will happen, as in the case of a head-on crash near Fairfield on Highway 12 that claimed seven lives last June 1 I. The driver of a Toyota Corolla was speeding and weaving his car erratically in and out of traffic. The caz suddenly spun out of control, and the 71-yeaz-old driver of the oncoming caz did not have time to react in order to avoid the collision. The impact sheazed the Toyota in half, and all six teens in the caz were killed. In the other caz, a Ford LTD, one of the three people died. That same day on Route 395, a similaz crash claimed five more lives--lives that could have been spared if the drivers had been better prepared to react to an unforeseen situation. In both cases, only a moment's inattention cost 11 people their lives and caused untold grief for their families. It is vital when you aze in your caz to be about the business of driving, and driving only. That means not letting yourself be easily distracted; not eating, styling hair, or applying makeup (or doing all three while lighting a cigazette); not reading maps or other literature; not talking on car phones; not engaging in "car wars" with the other drivers on the road; most of all, leaving enough space between your car and the car ahead to allow you time to take evasive action, if the need should azise. So, as any good scout knows, be prepared. Expect the unexpected, because you never know when the unexpected may be just azound the next bend. M•E•M•O•R•A•N•D•U•M DATE: December 9, 1994 TO: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FROM: Rick H. Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~~ RE: REQUEST FOR MULTI-WAY STOP (4-WAY) ON SOUTH DORA STREET AT WABASH AVENUE A request has been received from Mr. Howard Henly to install a 4-way stop at the Dora and Wabash Avenue intersection. The reason behind the request for the all way stop was not relayed to this Staff member, however, it is assumed that the request is related to traffic volume and right-of-way stop considerations. This intersection is currently atwo-way stop for east and west bound traffic on Wabash. From a review of the most current SWITRS report, one traffic accident was reported to occur near this intersection within the 12 month period from July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994. The incident involved avehicle backing into a parked car on Wabash 100 feet east of South Dora on May 12,1994 at 4:30 p.m. As indicated from a Volume Count Report prepared by the County Public Works Department in July of 1991, the average daily traffic on South Dora between Tedford and Wabash is 4,019 with hourly volumes exceeding 300 vehicles per hour for 3 to 5 hours in the afternoon. Traffic counts on Wabash, east and west of South Dora are not available. From the information known at this time, it can be determined that warrants 1 and 2 for a multi- way stop (multi-way an interim to traffic signal and accident warrants) are not met. Without traffic volumes on Wabash, it can not be determined if the minimum traffic volume warrant has been satisfied. It is noted that the Dora Street corridor is a primary north/south collector route for traffic west of State Street. Along most of its length, the posted speed limit is 30 m.p.h. and there are a limited number of multi-way stops along its length within the City limits from Tedford to Grove Avenue. Those locations are as follows: 1. Tedford 2. Washington 3. Observatory 4. Gobbi Street 5. Mill Street 6. Clay Street 7. Perkins Street 8. Walnut 9. Grove It is highly recommended that further traffic engineering studies be conducted prior to making any recommendation that amulti-way stop be installed as requested. 0d \TEC MHENLY M•E•M•O•R•A•N•D•U•M DATE: November 28, 1994 TO: Rick H. Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: Kathy Kinch RE: STOP SIGN Mr. Howard Henly of 1321 Laurel Avenue (463-1774) is requesting stop signs at Wabash and Dora Avenue. ':.)D[lT"~~ lire :i' .~~i~NQ'4"J.'I /g.0~/`Cl~ f~r4`. V o l u m e C o u n t R e p o r t Generates by MSC3000 Version 2.00 Copyright 1990, 199'1 Micron Systems Corporation I._acation rode . Recorder Set .. Retarding Start Retarding End . Sample Time ... C)F~erator Number I'lachine Number CI-~annel ....... liiviile .wv ..... Sllffiflta l,ian ..... li) 07/29/9'1 08 ~~ ~t"i 07l3D/9'i 00:00 08/02/91 09:00 bU Minutes 144 Ono 1 2 Na Two-Way ......... No .3-dad .~/a. Coffin-~> ¢VDl9 " vid6B~'~ ~Li~y . Tuesday 07/30/91 Channel: 1 0100 020 0300 0400 0500 0600 D7~ 0800 0900 t000 1100 1200 130 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Totals 16 7 5 2 6 33 13 131 243 187 221 293 322 287 340 282 330 381 216 204 202 109 57 44 3997 AM Peak: Hour .................... 1'1:00 to '12:00 ('293 vehicles) PM Pea}: Hour .................... '17:00 to 18:00 (387 veF~icles) Wednesday 07/31/91 Channel: 1 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 14~ 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 24W Totals 18 12 11 1 9 28 80 134 229 166 236 262 257 277 X15 324 306 324 268 225 148 98 71 30 3829 AM Peak: Hour .................... 11:00 to '12:00 (262 vehicles) PM Peak:l~our .................... '15:00 Yp 16:00 (324 vehicles) 24-Hour Moving Total 01:(10- 3949 02:00- 4004 03:00- 4010 04:00- 4009 0'5:00- 4012 Ob:pO- 4007 07:00- 4014 08:00- 4017 09:00- 4003 10:00- 3982 11:00- 3997 12:00- 3966 13:00- 3901 14:00- 3891 15:00- 3866 16:00- 3908 17:00- 3884 '18:00- 3821 19:00- 3873 "x0:00- 3894 21:00- 3840 22:00- 3829 23:00- 3843 24:00- 3829 Thursday 08/01/91 Channel: 1 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 100 110 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Totals 15 9 9 9 7 31 66 128 217 186 248 343 362 323 372 337 374 358 244 208 159 101 69 57 4231 r- AM Peak:l-lour .................... 'I 1:00 to 12:00 (343 vehicles) PM Pea}:: Hour .................... '16:00 'to '17:00 (374 vehicles) 24-Hour ttoving 'Total 01:00- 3826 02:00- 3823 03:00- 3821 04:00- 3828 05:00- 3826 06:00- 3829 07:00- 3815 08:00- 3809 09:00- 3797 10:00- 3817 11:00- 3824 12:00- 3910 13:00- 4015 14:00- 4061 15:00- 4118 16:00- 4131 17:00- 4199 18:00- 4233 '19:00- 4209 20:00- 4192 21:00- 4203 22:00- 4206 23:00- 4204 24:00- 4231 Friday 08/02/91 Channel: 1 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 ObDO 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1400 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Totals '' 12 13 5 10 22 62 140 237 AM Peak: Hour . ..................... 08:00 to 09:00 (237 vehicles) Pt^, I'ea}:: Hour .................... tJnavrailable ;'i8' a<}-Hour tloving Total 01:00- 4233 02:00- 4236 03:00- 4240 04:00- 4237 05:00- 4240 06:00- 4231 07:00- 4227 08:00- 4239 09:00- 4259 10:00- .1/A 11:00- N/A 12:00- `!/fl 13:00- ,'1/A 14:00- N/A 15:00- N/A 16:00- IJ/A ~7:D0- tilA X9:00- v~u ;inn- 'i~ ?0:00- u~d c1:00- N/A 2c:00- ~'llA 23:00- N/A 24:00- "i/A Traffic Manual SIGNS 4-39 31987 POLICY Any of the following conditions may warrant a multi- way STOP sign Installation: 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multiway stop may be an Interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installations. 2. An accident problem, as Indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multiway atop Installation. Such accidents Include right- and left•tum collisions as well as righ4angle collisions. 3. Minimum traffic volumes (a) The total vehicular volume entering the Inter section from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an averege day, and (b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must averege at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but (c) When the 85•percentlle approach speed o} the maJor street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. ~ Yield Signs The YIELD sign (R7-2) assigns right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an Intersection. Vehicles controlled by a YIELD sign need atop only when nec essary to avoid interterence with other traffic that R1-2 is given the right of way. ~ -- ~ rieio ~ The YIELD sign shall be a downward pointing, equi• lateral triangle having a red border band and a white ~ ~\ ~ interior and the word YIELD In red inside the border band. The standard size shall be 38 x 36 x 36 Inches. ~~ • WarrantsforYIELDSigns Standard 38" The YIELD sign may be warranted: 1. On a minor road at the entrance to an Intersection where It is necessary to assign right of way to the major road, but where a stop is not necessary at all times, and where the safe approach speed on the minor road exceeds 1 O miles per hour. 2. On the entrance ramp to an expressway where an acceleration lane is not provided. M•E•M•O•R•A•N•D•U•M DATE: December 8, 1994 TO: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE i FROM: Rick H. Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~- RE: REQUEST FOR "NO PARKING ZONE" (RED CURB) BETWEEN FIRE HYDRANT AND DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF 1349 SOUTH DORA A request for red curbing denoting "NO PARKING" between the fire hydrant and the southerly drive approach to the Ukiah Convalescent Hospital located at 1349 South Dora has been made by Alfred Carter. According to the requestor, vehicles have been parking between the fire hydrant and the driveway obstructing site distance for vehicles exiting from the Hospital parking lot. The distance from the fire hydrant and the southerly transition wing of the driveway approach is 23 feet. On, Wednesday, December 7, 1994 a navy blue Mazda, Nevada license plate 197- FSP, was parked at the referenced location with the rear bumper within seven (7) feet of the fire hydrant. It is noted that pursuant to Section 22514 of the California Vehicle Code, "No person shall stop, park or leave standing any vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant except as follows: (a) If the vehicle is attended by a licensed driver who is seated in the front seat and who can immediately move such vehicle in case of necessity. (b) If the local authority adopts an ordinance or resolution reducing that distance. If the distance is less than 10 feet total length when measured along the curb or edge of the street, the distance shall be indicated by signs or markings. (c) If the vehicle is owned or operated by a Fire Department and is clearly marked as a Fire Department vehicle. No municipal ordinance section or resolution reducing the clearance distance of 15 feet has been found. There are no signs posted adjacent to the fire hydrant indicating aclearance distance of less than 10 feet. Therefore, it is physically impossible to park a motorized vehicle, excluding a motor bike, or electric cart, between the fire hydrant and driveway without encroaching within the required clear zone for the fire hydrant. In lieu of painting the curb red, would the same result be achieved through traffic enforcement of Section 22514 of the Vehicle Code. RR:tk Bi \TEC MCARTER 3 ~;r ~~. ti ~ ~„e ' - 4 ~ a N ,`N /~''e~ v esZ` ,6 y ~~z- 0 8 9'~ -' ~p ~av~ ~~r6 ,,Q,Hfe~ red of /'~ f~, So v 7~ /o -F}- aQY/? ~ ~ w a-r1 ~o ~i r P,,/v eh.,[~ /DQ r,~.iK~ r~lR~ D 6 5t/^ccrilS 5 r~~~ u i5 /6t<~ Cam. ~~ y~ ~ 5 ~ ~7~i, u,G, ; fie, _ ~~ i ~~' 7~e ~J/~v. ro 0 ., Q ~ N i-~--- I'--~ ,- t~ ,~~~~ es~ /~l ~o ~ave r~ so~r~ o ,. ~'/, .~ LI lO ~_. ~~ ~ - , .~ S` 1. ._. _~ (. f r ~: ~..W ('~ `., , ~: p~_~'. ,.. ~1~ ~~~ r~~:~ N c:. ~L n ; '' a .; 7 ' `~ ~ y ~e~ ' ' ~a'~'-~er 4~z- 0 8, 97 ~vr6 ~Qrhfe~ V / V~/ b n n ~~~ a f '~ ~YrvE Wa-i' ~o ~-'~v~h~ D'7~ s tr u Gfs// rJ' r' ~e G{~i 5 ~Gt ~-i c ~