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UKIAH CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 8, 1994
5:30 P. M.
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT
Fernandez, William
Chairman Steve Turner
STAFF PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
Ford, Stephen
Beard, Bill
Budrow, Ken
Harris, Michael
Kennedy, Rick
Kathy Kinch
Recording Secretary
The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Turner at
5:30 P.M. Roll was taken with the results listed above.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Kennedy, it was cazried by a consensus vote to approve
the Traffic Engineering Committee minutes of January 11, 1994. Abstain: Ken Budrow.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a. Request to Revise Three (31 90 Minute On-Street Parking Spaces to 24 Minute Limited
Parking along West Side of School Streetjust South of Standley Street
Rick Kennedy reported that Larcy DeKnoblough, Redevelopment/Economic Development
Coordinator, is requesting three (3) 90 minute on-street parking spaces be changed to 24 minute
limited parking along the west side of School Street just south of Standley Street. The purpose
of the change is to provide customer service parking for Sears, and make available short-term
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parking spaces adjacent to the Savings Bank ATM location. These spaces will also be utilized
by customers making short-term stops at the County Clerk's office in the Courthouse.
Parking Enforcement Officer Dot Gialdini is examining various locations in the Parking District
for the provision of short-term parking to enhance turnover of available resources, consistent
with business needs in those azeas.
Mr. DeKnoblough is requesting a recommendation from the Traffic Engineering Committee
before requesting approval from the City Council.
Ken Budrow advised citizens using the Courthouse require more than 24-minute pazking.
Bill Beard advised he liked the 24-minute limited pazking, however, the request for short-term
parking is inconsistent within the downtown area, and the request for short-term pazking should
be considered for the entire downtown parking.
William Fernandez advised he liked the change of 2 or 3 parking spaces to 24-minute limited
pazking spaces within a block, however, he agreed there should be more within the downtown
parking.
Discussion followed regarding 24-minute limited parking should be considered for the entire
downtown area; downtown merchants will be requesting 24-minute limited parking, therefore,
creating more short-term parking versus long-term pazking; the effect of 24-minute parking on
the downtown businesses; change 2 parking spaces to 24-minutes versus 3 pazking spaces;
County personnel use the long-term parking spaces creating unavailable long-term parking spaces
for the local merchants and shoppers; are there loading and handicap parking spaces within this
area; advise the Downtown Merchants Committee to revise three 90-minute on-street parking
spaces to 24-minute, and to review other short-term parking spaces in the downtown area
ON A MOTION by Kennedy, seconded by Fernandez, to approve the request to revise three
90 minute on-street parking spaces to 24 minute limited parking along West Side of School
Street just South of Standley Street. The Traffic Engineering Committee forwazd a
recommendation approving this request to the City Council, and advise the Downtown Merchants
Committee to review other short-term parking spaces in the downtown area.
Motion fails
ON A MOTION by Beard, seconded by Fernandez, it was cazried by a consensus vote, the
Traffic Engineering Committee deny without prejudice the request to revise three (3) 90 minute
on-street pazking spaces to 24 minute limited parking along west side of school street just south
of Standley Street based on [he fact the request is inconsistent with pazking in the downtown
area. This request be referred to the Downtown Master Committee for review in the Downtown
Master Plan.
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STATUS REPORTS/INFORMATION ONLY
a. City Council Action on Recommended Disabled Parking Space on School Street in Front
of Courthouse
Rick Kennedy reported the City Council adopted a resolution establishing a preferential parking
space on School Street located in front of the Courthouse. A handicap ramp will be installed
within the sidewalk area, and will not affect drainage. An AC ramp will not be installed over
the curb or parking area.
b. Stripin@ Modifications on Pine. North of Low GaQ
Rick Kennedy reported the existing strip was removed and relocated 4 feet to the east.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Ken Budrow advised the red curb on the north side on Low Gap between Bush and Despina is
badly faded. The Committee discussed installing a series of "No Parking" sign within this area
versus repainting the red curb due to cost and maintenance. Staff will proceed with the
installation of "No Parking" signs on the north side of Low Gap between Bush and Despina."
Ken Budrow inquired about the status of the red curb, north side of Ford Street, from North
State Street easterly to the east side of 120 Ford Street, due to no curb, gutter and sidewalk
within this location, and on-street parking creates a restriction in the travel lanes of Ford Street.
Bill Beard responded this item is still in the process of being forwarded to the City Council.
AD.iOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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Steve Turner, Chairman
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Kathy Kinch, Recor ing Secretary
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