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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_121096TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room 3 REVISED 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 DECEMBER 10, 1996 3:00 P.M. AGENDA KENNEDY, DEWEY, FERNANDEZ, HARRIS, LOONEY AND TURNER CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 8, 1996 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. DISCUSSIONlACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS a. Request for Painting Curbs Red for a Few Feet at Each Side of Two Driveways - Kay Gerhart. b. Request for Disabled Parking Space Located in Front of 425 North State Street, Indian Senior Center (Curb Cut and Blue Loading Zone) -Dorothy Crabtree c. Consideration of Proposed Modifications to Two Conditions of Approval for K-Mart Use Permit No. 93-32 Relating to Traffic Issues OLD BUSINESS a. Accept Resignation of Steve Ford from the Traffic Engineering Committee, and Authorize City Clerk to Advertise for "At-Large Member" -Informational Only V. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT The Traffic Engineering Committee complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Kathy Kinch at 463-6214 if you are unable to attend the meeting. Rd\TEC A121096 TRAFr~C ENGINEERING COMN`"TTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 DECEMBER 10, 1996 3:00 P.M. AGENDA KENNEDY, DEWEY, FERNANDEZ, FORD, HARRIS, LOONEY AND TURNER I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 8, 1996 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 Painting Curbs Red for a Few Feet at Each Side of Two Driveways - Kay Gerhart. b. Request for Disabled Parking Space Located in Front of 425 North State Street, Indian Senior Center (Curb Cut and Blue Loading Zone) -Dorothy Crabtree OLD BUSINESS a. Accept Resignation of Steve Ford from the Traffic Engineering Committee, and Authorize City Clerk to Advertise for "At-Large Member" -Informational Only V. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT The Traffic Engineering Committee complies with ADA requirements and will attempt [o reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Kathy Kinch at 463-6214 if you are unable to attend the meeting. R:1ATEC A121096 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE Ukiah Civic Center Conference Room 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 October 8, 1996 3:00 p.m. MINUTES Dewey, Chris Ford, Stephen Hams, Michael Kennedy, Rick Looney, Jim Turner, Steve Fernandez, William -Chairman Tighe Boyle Arlene Shipley Eric Larson Donna Roberts STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee was called to order by Chairman Fernandez at 3:00 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Fernandez read audience comments. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ON A MOTION by Member Turner, seconded by Member Looney, it was carved by a roll call vote to approve the minutes of September 10, 1996, as submitted. AYES: Members Dewey, Ford, Harris, Looney, Turner and Chairman Fernandez. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Member Kennedy. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS c. Traffic Diversion and Calming on Lorraine Street South of Marlene Street Arlene Shipley, 43 Lorraine Street, advised she attended the neighborhood meeting and is not as affected as the other residents. She has no comment at this time, and is attending the meeting to hear the discussion of the Committee. Member Kennedy advised that Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works, and he meet with the residents at the request of Sylvia Rocha, resident of Lorraine Street, a meeting between Engineering Staff and the residents of Lorraine Street was conducted on September 19, 1996, to afford these residents the opportunity to discuss their safety concerns related to the increase in traffic volume and vehicular speeds on Lorraine Street south of Marlene Street. Mrs. Rocha facilitated the notification of the meeting and it was suggested by the Director that the invitation should be restricted to those residents residing on Lorraine south of Marlene and on Marlene east of Lorraine in order to facilitate a focused meeting. Subsequent to the extension of Orchard Avenue to Marlene Street and the construction of Airport Park Boulevard and the Wal-Mart project, Lorraine Street between Marlene and Old Talmage Road (frontage road) has experienced a significant increase in traffic volume as well has vehicular speed. Pre-Orchard Avenue extension, Pre-Wal-Mart and post Wal-Mart traffic counts were taken in September 1992, August 1993, and June 1994, respectively. Comparison of these counts on Lorraine Street between Marlene Street and Old Talmage Road are as follows: MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 2 LORRAINE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE HIGHEST HIGHEST STREET WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY ADT SOUTH ADT NORTH ADT BOTH PEAK PEAK DIRECTIONS VOLUME PER VOLUME PER HOUR SOUTH HOUR NORTH Pre-Orchard 358 355 713 42 48 Extension 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Post-Orchard 594 440 1034 65 46 Extension/Pre- 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 1:00 - 2:00 Wal-Mart p.m. Post Wal-MaR 1416 314 1730 150 40 12:00 - 1:00 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. p.m. The percent increase in the weekday average daily traffic volume for both directions from the Pre-Orchard Extension to the Post-Orchazd/Pre-Wal-Mart is 45 percent. The percent increase from the Pre-Orchard Extension to Post-Wal-Mart is 142 percent. Pursuant to the Provisions of Condition No. 29 of the Conditions of Approval for the Wal-Mart Store Site Development Permit No. 90-87, "the City shall install traffic diversion measures on Lorraine and Marlene Streets as designed and recommended by the City Engineer if warranted by traffic monitoring studies. After a period of 12 months following the installation of the traffic diversion measures, the City Engineer shall review the traffic loads on the residential neighborhood north of Wal-Mart to determine whether these measures have effectively preserved the quiet residential character of the neighborhood without imposing an undue burden on neighborhood residents. If the City Engineer determines that these measures are not a practical solution to traffic impacts on the neighborhood, the City Engineer shall prepare for the City Council's consideration a resolution establishing an off-site capital improvement fee for the Airport Industrial Pazk to fund the costs of improving Waugh Lane to act as a collector street to relieve the neighborhood from additional traffic impacts and/or fund costs of providing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on Betty and Lorraine Streets for safety purposes." Prior to beginning the meeting, the Director presented the before and after Wal-Mart traffic volumes and confirmed that a substantial increase in volume had occurred. The Director also discussed the contents of a petition dated May 24, 1993, and signed by 38 residents. The petition indicated that the petitioners preferred the establishment of a one-way street for east bound traffic on Marlene Street from Lorraine Street to Orchard Avenue. The petitioners did not desire a barricade at any location. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 3 The following suggestions were presented to and discussed with Staff by those attending the September 19, 1996 meeting. 1. Barricade across Marlene Street at Orchazd Avenue. 2. Make Mazlene aone-way street for east bound traffic from Lorraine to Orchazd. 3. Dead end Lorraine Street at Old Talmage Road. 4. Speed bumps on Lorraine from Marlene to Old Talmage Road. 5. Make Betty Street and Lorraine Street aone-way couplet. 6. Installation of 25 M.P.H. speed sign. The Director suggested the following modifications to their ideas and brought forth another measure. 1. Instead of speed bumps, utilize speed humps, constructed at three (3) locations. 2. Consider the removal of the through vehicular movement across Talmage to and from the Airport Industrial Pazk. Left and right turns onto and from Talmage would still be permitted. The Director also suggested that the group concentrate on those measures which would impact them directly and not their neighbors on Betty Street and Lorraine north of Mazlene. After discussing the measures suggested, the residents were canvassed for each suggestion. 1. Speed humps on Lorraine at three (3) locations 19 votes 2. Mazlene one-way east bound 2 votes 3. One-way couplet for Betty and Lorraine 12 votes 4. Left and right turns only at Talmage and Airport Park Boulevard (removal of through movement into and from the Airport Industrial Park) 16 votes 5. Barricade south end of Lorraine 12 votes 6. Barricade at Mazlene and Orchard 14 votes At the conclusion of the meeting most residents agreed that the Director should present to the Traffic Engineering Committee and City Council for their approval, both the installation of the speed humps (speed control) and the removal of the north/south through movement at Talmage and Airport Park Boulevazd for traffic diversion. A petition signed by 47 residents and a letter from Sherri Walker were presented to Staff at the meeting. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 4 Another item to consider in conjunction with the proposed implementation of Measures 1 and 4, is the establishment of a 15 M.P.H. speed zone for Lorraine Street south of Marlene pursuant to the provisions of Section 22358.3, "Decrease on Narrow Street," of the California Vehicle Code. This section provides for the establishment of either a 20 or 15 M.P.H., whichever is found most appropriate, reasonable, and safe, for streets within a residential or business district having a roadway not exceeding 25 feet in width. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer fully supports the implementation of Measure 1 for speed control and Measure 4 for traffic diversion and the establishment of a 15 M.P.H. speed zone on Lorraine. Member Turner advised that he had suggested to the City Manager, prior to the approval of the plan for Wal-Mart, to create a signalized intersection that did not allow traffic or discourage traffic movement through the neighborhood. Speed humps are an experiment in traffic calming in the neighborhood. He stated that he supports the recommendation. Member Kennedy advised speed humps are 12 foot wide and have been used in other cities and appear to be successful. Speed humps aze, but not yet, an official traffic control device and are being installed as an experimental item. Speed humps are designed and constructed where 15 or 20 m.p.h. speed would be safe. Chairman Fernandez asked about liability to the City. Member Kennedy responded speed humps are not recommended for collectors of were speeds aze much higher, however, are recommended for local/residential roads for 25 m.p.h. and lower. The road is flat and will have no drainage problems. Member Dewey commented this may open the installation of speed humps throughout the City. Member Kennedy responded the General Plan amendment implementing a Residential Traffic Management Program, similaz to the one adopted in Boulder, Colorado, the citizens participated financially in the installation of speed humps and required certain criteria. Member Kennedy also advised the majority of the residents realize the speed humps will create an inconvenience to the neighborhood and are willing to have the inconvenience to slow down traffic. The residents have expressed a concern about their safety, and aze unable to walk in their neighborhood due to the increased vehiculaz speed. Candace Horsley, City Manager, advised the residents within this azea will have to use Waugh Lane or the freeway to get to Wal-Mart and Friedman Brothers. She expressed a concern if Lorraine is closed to through vehicles will be making U-Turns and possibly creating vehicular accidents. Member Kennedy responded the residents aze willing to have to travel to Waugh Lane, State Street or the freeway to get to Wal-Mart and Freidman Brothers. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 5 Member Ford expressed a concern with the closure of Lorraine and 1,400 vehicles using this intersection there will be an increase of vehicles making U-Turns. He noted that Waugh Lane and Talmage Road narrows from two-way traffic to one-way traffic near the bridge. Member Kennedy advised there is a Public Hearing scheduled for October 16, 1996. The residents of Betty Street, Lorraine Street, residents south and north of Mazlene, Mazlene, and possibly Copper Lane will be notified of the Public Hearing. Member Dewey expressed by closing through traffic may create a high speed accident, because there are vehicles traveling the overpass at an excess of 45 m.p.h. He questioned if there could be a two-way couplet on Betty and Lorraine Streets. Member Kennedy responded Betty Street is no longer connected to the old Talmage Road. Member Ford advised there aze several businesses (Triple S and Star Delta) near the intersection of Talmage Road and Lorraine that will be affected with the closure of Lorraine Street. Member Looney commented if all three diversions were implemented at the same time the installation of appropriate signage, speed humps, and diverting the north/south flow of traffic, may restrict traffic movement with this area. A lengthy discussion followed regarding there is currently vehicle stacking on the old frontage road [o Lorraine Street; the traffic signal will accommodate the changes; the possibility of diverting traffic from Lorraine Street to Betty Street; the left and center lane will be left-turn only, the outside lane will be right-turn only, the street will be restripped, there will be left and right-turn azrows on the pavement, and a NO THROUGH TRAFFIC sign will be posted on the overhang; and the green signal will be modified for the left and right-hand turns, a disconnection in some of the loops, and possibly an island constructed of concrete curbing to prevent vehicles traveling through. ON A MOTION by Member Kenndey, seconded by Member Turner, that the Traffic Engineering Committee make a recommendation to the City Council that 3 measures be adopted to accomplish traffic diversion and traffic calming for Lorraine Street, between Mazlene and North Talmage Road. (1) Speed humps on Lorraine Street at 3 locations; the removal of through traffic movement at the intersection of Airport Park Boulevard and Talmage Road allowing left and right turns only from and to Talmage; and the implementation of a 15 m.p.h. speed zone for this portion of Lorraine Street in accordance with Section 22358.3 of the Vehicle Code. AYES: Members Kennedy Looney, and Turner. NOES: Members Dewey, Ford, and Chairman Fernandez. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 6 Member Horsley stated she is in agreement that the traffic should be diverted from the residential areas, however, expressed a concern for the impact on traffic, vehicles making U- Tums, and the impact on the businesses located on Talmage Road. Member Ford advised that the businesses on Talmage should be notified of the Public Hearing. ON A MOTION by Member Turner, seconded by Member Kennedy, it was carved by an all AYE vote, that the Traffic Diversion and Calming on Lorraine Street, south of Mazlene Street, and the recommendation from the City Engineer be forwazded to the City Council to take action at the Public Hearing scheduled for October 19,1996, due to the Traffic Engineering Committee counld not reach a consensus; and that the residents that aze potentially impacted be notified of the Public Hearing and sent a letter with background information. Member Dewey advised he liked the speed humps and the 15 m.p.h., and stated he is opposed of the intersection changes due to effective and consistent police enforcement and creating dangers, and that the traffic will be diverted to Betty Street creating the same problems. Member Ford stated he is opposed to the closure on Talmage, and will create traffic problems and U-turns. b. Discussion of Proposed Two-Way Left Turn Lane for South State Street from Mill Street to Hastings Avenue -Steve Turner. MTA Member Kennedy advised a Public Hearing has been scheduled for October 16, 1996, and all businesses have been notified. The Hazazd Elimination Safety project application was submitted in October 1995 and has been approved. The project is funded 90 percent by Caltrans and includes funding for engineering design. The project would construct atwo-way left turn lane on Sou[h Sate Street from Mill Street to Hastings Avenue by either restriping or remarking. The project would include short transitions into the two way left turn lanes north of Mill Street and south of Hastings Avenue. The purpose of the project is to provide safer turning movements at mid-block commercial driveways and intersections. Through initial project design it has been determined that South State Street has insufficient width to allow both the two-way left-turn and curbside parking. A no parking zone will be required on both sides of South State Street from 200 feet north of Mill Street to 250 feet south of Hastings Avenue/Washington Avenue. MTA at the present time has 10 bus stops located within the project limits. Funds for bus turn outs have not been identified in the project. Member Turner stated he reviewed the SWITERS report for 1995 and compazed the accident volume on Gobbi Street between State and Orchazd with the accident volume on State Street north Mill and south of Hastings Avenue. In 1995 there were 13 accidents on Gobbi Street, 5 of those accidents were reaz-end accidents. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 7 On a section included in the project of South State Street, there were 48 total accidents in 1995, 8 of those accidents were reaz-end accidents due to unsafe speed or vehicles making left-turn and struck by another vehicle failing to yield the right-of--way. Approximately 20 percent of the accidents within the proposed area are rear-end accidents. Vehicles involved in the accidents were entering State Street between Gobbi and Frietas, south of Frietas, the intersection of Cherryand State Street, and the intersection of Washington and South State Street. Member Turner expressed a concern for the removal of bus stops on State Street. The potential restriping will leave a 12 foot wide continuous center left-turn lane, the inside lanes will be 10 feet wide, and the outside lanes will be 14 - 16 feet wide, leaving 2 - 3 feet of non-traveled surface on the outside lane. He is opposed to bus stops in a travel lane due to the speed limit of 30 - 35 m.p.h., the liability for MTA and the City for reaz-end accidents from buses stopping in the travel lane. MTA has 20 bus trips per day, one-way, travelling on State Street that would affect 50 - 100 passengers per day. The stops would have to be illimentated or create bus pull- outs at a cost of approximately $20,000 each. The removal of on-street pazking on State Street will allow vehicle speed to increase, discourage bicycle traffic and pedistrian traffic, the elimination of loading zones, reduction in bike safety, businesses will be impacted by the removal of on-street parking on State Street, and parked cazs are barriers between vehicles and pedistrians. There are several references in the General Plan to increasing access to public transportation, bike and pedistrian alternatives to automobile travel, and the elimination of transit stops. Member Kennedy advised he has received comments from citizens on the inability to use either lane for continuous traffic movement on State Street due to right and left-turn traffic from State Street without continuously stopping. He advised the H.E.S.F. (Hazard Elimination Safety Funding) is a two year cycle program and this is the last cycle of the Federal Highway Bill. Staff applied for funding and the project was approved, and Caltrans has committed 125 percent funding. Staff performed a 3-year review of the traffic accident data and prepared a safety index calculation sheet and forwarded to Caltrans. He stated that he does not know at this time if a modification can be made to the original application and still receive Hazard Elimination Safety Funding. Bruce Richazd, General Manager of MTA, questioned is a two-way left turn lane a safer alternative, and does the approved application specify two-way lanes as one of the measures. Member Kennedy responded yes, and atwo-way left lane can reduce rear-end collisions. Member Kennedy advised a Traffic Study done by TKM in 1978 recommended atwo-way left turn lane. Member Ford advised left turn pockets may create side swiping due to the in/out of the left hand lane. Bruce Richazd advised the General Plan has a number of policies and implementation measures MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 8 that suggest implementing this project. There aze other measures that support the alternative. He commented the two-way left turn lane may reduce traffic and create a freeway on State Street. He stated there is an alternative solution to the problem, and would like to see if it is feasible to change State Street to left-turn pockets at selected intersections. Tighe Boyle, Greyhound Bus Line, stated cleft-turn lane may have some value for Greyhound, however, will have the same problems as MTA, and would no longer make State Street viable for bus stops. Currently State Street is the best location for bus stops because it is centally located. Member Turner stated he would be like to work with Member Kennedy on any solutions to help MTA preserve transit access given the limitation with the funding source. Member Turner left the meeting at 4:30 p. m. Discussion followed regazding the continuous left-turn of vehicles from South State Street into Foster Freeze, Ukiah Valley Lumber, and Wells Fargo; on-street pazking for Ukiah Saw Shop, Motorsports and Beverly's Fabrics; and Class 3 for bicycles aze consider part of vehicle traffic, a Class 2 requires a separate lane. ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Kennedy, the Traffic Engineering Committee recommends to the City Council to move forwazd with the two-way left turn lane for South State Street from Mill Street to Hastings Avenue as proposed. AYES: Members Kennedy, Looney, Ford, Horlsey and Chairman Fernandez. NOES: Bruce Richazd for Member Turner. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Member Dewey left the meeting at 4:40 p.m. a. Discussion and Recommendation on Access and Traffic Circulation for Ukiah Transit Center -Bruce Richard. MTA Bruce Richard, General Manager, MTA, stated a Steering Committee has been comprised of the City of Ukiah, Chamber of Commerce, County, transits, and other interested community members for the purpose of creating a master plan for the future development of the nearly twelve acre site at the Ukiah rail station. The North Coast Railroad Authority is the new ownership of both the rail and adjacent lands. The master plan is to include housing, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, shops, and a centralized tourist information center. The major problem of the project is access to the site, and the only clear access appeazs to be Perkins Street. There are railroad tracks on the westerly edge that takes up 60 - 70 feet, and MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 9 a creek is located easterly of the Perkins Street. There are two alternatives, extending Clay Street across the tracks or the Leslie/Hospital Drive intersection. The Redevelopment Strategy Plan calls for realignment of Leslie Street west to connect with Hospital Drive thereby creating one signalized intersection. The realignment of Leslie Street would create ideal street access for the Transit Center with a protected left-turn capability for buses and vehicles traveling west from Highway 101. However, this realignment may create congestion for turning movements into the Transit Center. Abridge would need to be built over the creek to protect the creek. Member Ford commented the Transit Center will increase traffic on Perkins Street creating traffic to use alternative routes in residential areas. The north south traffic would increase and stated he would like to see the traffic converted to Orchard Avenue. Member Kennedy stated Leslie Street is the right connection because it is located midway between State Street and the freeway. The access needs to be between the freeway and State Street. The site should be developed as a transportation center for Greyhound, MTA, and Anytime Taxi. He also expressed a concern that the Clay Street extension may increase traffic to Peach Street, and for the annual maintenance of the traffic signal. Discussion followed regarding the access to the project, Leslie Street has a very narrow frontage and is landlocked along Leslie; the short-term access is Perkins Street; an option is the re- alignment of anew access between Hospital Drive and dead-ending into Leslie Street with traffic signalization on Leslie Street; will need a controlled intersection for the buses; the Clay Street extension would increase connections to the downtwon area; development of through traffic on Orchard Avenue may create increased traffic in the residential areas; NCRA and the PUC is opposed to at-grade crossings; NCRA requires [he passenger platform to be 800 feet long; and surrounding properties and Gibson Creek cut off access to [he property. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of Traffic Circles to be used as Traffic Calming Devices for Clara Avenue and Ford Street -Donna Roberts and Eric Larsen Donna Roberts stated there are modifications to the pilot project proposed for the neighborhood, and believe these modifications will address some of the safety and visibility issues expressed by the Traffic Engineering Committee. The neighborhood committee has 3 different designs, in addition to the original curb type design for each of the 3 locations. These designs reflect terms of cost and aesthetics. All 3 designs provide a higher visual profile to attract the drivers attention. Each design is movable and portable. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 10 With the assistance of the Public Works and Public Safety personnel, we will conduct "before" and "after" surveys of traffic volumes and average "high" and 85th percentile speeds and traffic calmed intersection and mid-block segments. Design No. 1 is a grouping of 3 to 8 lazge reinforced concrete planters. Proposed location is Myron and Ford Street. The planters will have landscape plantings, to be maintained by the neighborhood, will be arranged in the center of the intersection in a circle roughly the same diameter as the originally proposed 12 foot concrete curb ring, and will be 24 - 30 inches in height. The design will contain reflectors, landscaping, and signage. Design No. 2 is pre-cast retaining block wall. Proposed location is Claza and Sidnie Street. Interlocking stone faced block segments approximately 6" x 12", will be arranged to forma 12 foot diameter circle approximately 18 - 20 inches in height tapering back approximately 6 inches at the top. The ring will be filled with moisture retentive material and top soil mounded to approximately 24 - 30 inches in height with landscaping. The design will contain reflectors, landscaping, and signage as the concrete planters. This design has the ability to be expanded and contracted by removing or adding blocks, and is less susceptible to vandalism or other damage. Design No. 3 is a large diameter heavy equipment fire casing. Proposed location is Sidnie and Ford Street. The concept is to acquire a lazge diameter fire casing 8 to 10 feet in diameter, and modify it by cutting away one wall and turning it inside out, to look something like the fire planters used in some home gazdens. The fire casing will be painted white and possibly have a colorful mural painted around the outside. The office of Empire Waste in Petaluma is very interested in this design and has agreed to provide the tire. The design will contain reflectors, landscaping, and signage as the concrete planters. This design is not easily modified in terms of size and shape. The cost for this project will be incurred by the residents. We aze asking the Traffic Engineering Committee to approve the installation of these temporary traffic circles for these sites under the supervision of [he Public Works and Public Safety Departments. Discussion followed regarding the landscaping for the circles and fire should be placed in planter pots, because the dirt may stain the road, and the process study will take 6 months. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Looney, it was carved by an all AYE vote, that the Traffic Engineering Committee amend the former recommendation and approve the proposed design by the Wagensellers Traffic Calming Committee. The circles are to be temporary, landscaping is to be implemented and in-lieu of filling these devices with dirt, to be ballasted and landscaped in planters placed in the ballast. The proposals are temporary measures and the neighborhood is to monitor the "before" and "after" results for approximately 6 to 8 months. The Traffic Calming Committee is to assist the City on this project for that period of time until such time the circles are become permanent. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October S, 1996 Page 11 b. Discussion and Consideration of One Passenger Loading Zone Space at Evergreen Nursery 430 North Oak Street and One Passenger Loading Zone Space on North Oak Street for AODP Office -Rick Seanor Member Kennedy advised the applicants are requesting a passenger loading zone. Discussion followed that the applicant originally requested 20-minute parking; the applicants will lose on-street parking spaces; from the corner of Henry Street, going north, there is a 50 foot red curb and fire hydrant; a loading zone can be used for [he loading/unloading of passengers or deleveries; yellow striping is for commercial loading zone and white striping is a passenger loading zone; and the proposed striping and businesses are located near a residential area. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Ford, it was carved by an all AYE vote, that the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the request for one passenger loading zone space at Evergreen Nursery, 430 North Oak Street, and one passenger loading zone space on North Oak Street for the AODP Office. The Public Works Department is to ask the applicants if they want a passenger only loading zone or a passenger/commercial unloading zone, and paint the curb appropriately. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Member Ford stated he is resigning from the Traffic Engineering Committee and will submit a written notice of resignation to the City Manager. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AD.TOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. ~., / J~j~ ', < ~ J f~ Chairman ~~ ~~ Kathy Kinch, R ording Secretary R:1\TEC M 100896 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE October 8, 1996 Page 12 M•E•M•O•R•A•N•D•U•M DATE: December 6, 1996 TO: Traffic Engineering Committee ~ (~j FROM: Rick Kennedy, Public Works Director/City Engineer Fes` SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO TWO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR K-MART USE PERMIT NO. 93-32 RELATING TO TRAFFIC ISSUES. The City Engineer is recommending that two conditions of approval for the K-Mart Use Permit No. 93-32 relating to traffic issues, be modified to best serve [he needs of the City of Ukiah. Support for the modifications is sought from the Traffic Engineering Committee. The conditions proposed for modification are numbers 6 and ]2, which state: 6. Orchard Avenue shall be restriped as a four lane roadway between Perkins Street and Clara Avenue, and the center island between Albertson's and J.C. Penney shall be removed. 12. A fee equal to five percent of the project cost of relocating the signal at Scott and State or Norton and State to Clara and Stale, shall be deposited with the City prior to use and occupancy. The City Engineer recommends that Condition No. 6 be modified to require the restriping of Orchard Avenue from Perkins Street to Ford Street to provide for a two way left turn lane, a single lane for north and southbound traffic, and bicycle lanes on both sides of the street. The existing median island between Albertson's and J.C. Penney shall remain. Condition No. 6 was required as recommended in the "Final Traffic Impact Analysis for the Proposed K-Mart Expansion" prepared by Barton - Aschman Assoc., Inc., and dated January 1994 (Report). The consultant noted (page 34 of Report) that the restriping of Orchard [o provide two lanes of travel for each direction "would improve travel on Orchard Avenue, and facilitate turning movements to and from the shopping center." Indeed, turning movements from and into commercial driveways along Orchard will be numerous and the City Engineer believes that these turns, as well as through north and southbound traffic, can be best served by installing a two-way left turn lane, wider single through lanes and bicycle lanes on both sides of the road to encourage alternate transportation modes. Orchard Avenue is currently 48 ft. wide, curb to curb, which would permit a 12 ft. wide two way left turn lane, two 5 ft. wide bicycle lanes, and two 13 ft. wide through lanes. Through traffic would not be impeded by left turning traffic from Orchard and drivers exiting driveways need only cross one lane of opposing traffic when making a left turn from the driveway. The requirements of Condition No. 12 were not specifically mentioned or recommended in the Traffic Analysis Report. The Report did mention, however, that only 4 percent of the cumulative traffic volume at Clara Avenue and State Street intersection would be attributable to K-Mart. The Report also stated the City of Ukiah had discussed the installation of a traffic signal at this location. It is not clear when and by whom this condition, as worded, was put forth. It is noted that the Staff Report to the Planning Commission, dated February 18, 1994 (page 5), reports that the relocation of a signal to Clara Avenue and State Street was originally recommended in the 1979 TJKM City Wide Traffic Circulation Study. Attached are copies of page 20 and illustration 5, Long Range and Short Range Recommendations, of the 1979 TJKM Traffic Study. The study recommended that left turn lanes be installed on State Street and that Norton Street be restriped to accommodate two westbound approach lanes. It was also recommended that standard traffic signal indications be installed at Norton and State. The 1979 TJKM Report did not recommend the relocation of the signals or the installation of a new signal at State Street and Clara Avenue. During the public hearing process for the K-Mart Use Permit, the City committed itself to investigate and support, if appropriate, calming measures for Clara Avenue and Ford Streets. These measures are incorporated to reduce vehicles speeds and not necessarily installed to discourage, nor encourage, traffic use. However, it is well known that the residents along Clara and Ford Streets would prefer to see a drop in the number of pass through vehicles utilizing these streets. The installation of a traffic signal at Clara and S[a[e would encourage additional pass through vehicle usage on Clara. Refer to comment on page 4 of the Orr Creek Neighborhood Committee letter dated February 4, 1994. The City Engineer recommends that Condition No. 12 either be modified to allow the minimal monetary contribution to be applied to other off site mitigations, such as the Gobbi/Orchard Avenue Signalization project, or be deleted in its entirety. The traffic signals at Norton/Scott and State streets acts as one unit; i.e., it has one controller. Relocating the signal polls from either intersection to the Clara/State intersection would not create an operational signal. The manner in which the condition is written, implies that the author believed that relocating the signal equipment from either intersection to Clara would produce an operational system at its new location. To make the system operational, an additional expenditure of approximately $18,000 for controller, cabinet, conduit, and power source. Condition No. 12 is written in such a way as to imply that the development would not have to financially participate in any work beyond the work necessary to relocate the signal. The City has limited funds for capital improvements and this project does not warrant the use of our limited resources. The City Engineer seeks the Committee's support for the above modifications. RKK:cb B:\\TEC.2 MAMART MEMORANDUM DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 1994 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: MICHAEL F. HARRIS, AICP, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING ~'~+-~0.~•-~~ SUBJECT: USE PERMIT NO. 93-32 APPLICANT: KMART CORPORATION LOCATION: ORCHARD AVENUE AND HOSPITAL DRIVE ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 002-370-01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 002-137-18, 19, 23, and 24. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Find the Mitigated Negative Declaration adequate and complete. 2. Approve Use Permit Application No. 93-32 subject to the conditions presented in this staff report. ZONING: C-2, Highway Commercial and Restricted Industrial GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared and is attached for Planning Commission action. PROPOSAL: The project consists of the construction of a new 117,000+ square foot KMart retail store with attendant parking and landscaping, a 4,800 square foot pad for a future commercial business (potential 90 seat restaurant), and the abandonment of a portion of Hospital Drive. The site is approximately 11 acres in size. ANALYSIS: USE PERMIT The majority of the subject property is located in the C-2 zone which requires a Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission for retail stores. Thus this project is before the Commission for consideration. Four parcels (002-137-18, 19, 23, and 24) are zoned R-2 and encompass a proposed future commercial business. The R-2 zoning does allow or permit retail or service commercial, and thus final action can not include any determination relative to the 4,800 square foot pad at the northeast corner of the project site. Private parking lots are permitted, however, in the R-2 zone if adjacent to C-N, C-1, or C-2 zone (Ukiah City Code Section 9176). Therefore, the action can address the proposed parking on those parcels. USE PERMIT NO. 93-32, KMART February 18, 1994 PAGE 5 Orchard Ave. Orchard Ave. is to be restriped and the island between Albertson's and Penny's eliminated to accommodate four travel lanes. The applicant proposed to signalize the intersection at the entrance of KMart to increase internal circulation within the center. Though noted as a mitigation measure, this improvement may not be necessary. ' Clara Ave. ~ "" `~~ Clara Avenue is designated as a collector street and functions as such with its design and existing width. Because of the types of adjacent land uses and the areas it connects, Clara will continue to serve in this capacity. The relocation of a signal to Clara and State was originally recommended in the 1979 TJKM citywide traffic circulation study. This action reflects circulation needs in the community in addition to new development east of the intersection. No private property is anticipated to be encumbered by this change. Ford St. -"-'' Ford Street is not designed or constructed like Clara and it primarily serves residential neighborhoods. To alleviate some of the existing and perceived increased traffic the closure of the Orr Street bridge to vehicular traffic is proposed. This should reduce the through traffic currently using Ford since it would force the movements to the uncontrolled intersection at State Street. A subsequent measure may be the imposition of southbound travel only for the section of Orchard between Ford and Clara. This would reduce movements to Ford, though vehicles on Clara may increase. Hospital Drive The abandonment of Hospital Drive does not preclude adequate public safety access to the hospital. There remains two ingress and egress points, Hospital and Perkins and Hospital and Hamilton. The current route of choice is Perkins and Hospital via Orchard is not seen as an alternate. Westbound vehicles would not turn north on Orchard to use the "back" entrance to the hospital. Southbound traffic would use the Hamilton route which is not impacted by the closure. East or northbound traffic would take Perkins. Southbound Freeway Offramp The addition of capacity to the southbound 101 offramp has been evaluated and approved by Caltrans. This should prevent significant backups on the freeway by easing the right turn (west) movements onto Perkins. Orr Creek/Orchard Ave. Bridoe The Orr Creek/Orchard Ave. bridge has been key element of the regional circulation system desired by the City for years. It has not been completed because of its location within two jurisdictions, lack of adequate public funding for infrastructure improvements, and limited development directly requiring access. The construction and linkage of Orchard to Brush St. should substantially change the traffic in the area, particularly PAGE 20 current standards that are appropriate for an intersection of this type . In addition, the approaches to the intersection on Lnw Gap Road should be restriped. At the present time there is only one eastbound appoach lane. The roadway can be restriped to accommodate two lanes. In the future, it may be desirable to revise the signals to split the signal phase so as to allow the inw Gap Road traffic to proceed at a dfferent time than the Brush Street. In addition, minor widening may be desirable on Inw Gap Road to aeccmmodate four lanes of traffic for the last 300 to 400 feet near State Street. In the future, it will be necessary to widen and improve Brush Street threugtnut its entire length to accommodate additional traffic when Orchard Avenue is extended northerly to connect with Brush. C. It is recommended that the intersection of Low Gap Road and Bush Street be restriped to accommodate a standard left turn lane At this intersection some channelization has been performed in the past but does not meet current traffic demands at the intersection. Mme parking removal is desirable near the intersection. The principal improvement trould consist of installing standard left turn lanes in accordance with Illustration 6. D. There are existing traffic signals at the offset intersection of Scott Street - Norton Street and State Street. It is recommended that left turn lanes be installed on State Street and that Norton Street be restriped to accommodate two westbound approach lanes. The purpose of these improvements would be to increase the utilization of Main Street by making access to it via Norton Street as convenient as possible. The mast arm signals at this intersection complex are of unusual design to minimize motorist confusion related to the nearness of the twv sidestreets. It may be desirable ~ install standard traffic signal indications at this intersection rather than the current design. r S fA - Q WZ ,d,a°' Y ~ V. ~ ~ to i l ~ ~Z / ~ t. Z ~Q~~ I i Z ~p !Y t l N r O N I J LL t r~ i H~ _ y U ~ ~ ¢zQ Ox i ¢ U z N J N W ¢ w d w o_ z ` a a N ¢ 3'J ~Ii 1 JUW y( j p 1 j Z Q •S O Z N m ~ I LL r a a 2 N r 0 a J a ~ 1 ~ r~ r J z R w 3j ZF 1 f Wp0 Kp a I -~ p p 2 W a W~ 1 t \ J p J a r N a p ~w JC d' O J m N m ~~ ¢ `J d p p W Q J W a I i ,w W 2~~ J N W O_J O ~ O ypj~ r O K W 3' Q am O m w i I _._._. 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Q W Q W ~ \`. K ~ ~ \\ W E- > ~ ~ O od ~ ~ ~~ !n J ~ - Orr Cree Teighborhood Committee 781 Sidnie Court Ukiah, CA 95482 I` ' February 4, 1994 Mr. Michael Harris, Director F E[3 j 1994 Department of Community Development (`t ,,. , , Planning Division ~~' (si Uri10~1-I City of Ukiah Dept. of Community Development 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 Subject: Inadequacy of Mitigated Negative Declaration, (MND) filed January 14, 1994, for Project Use Permit No. 93-32, Submitted by KMart Corporation; Request for a Sttbseguent EIR Procedure per the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. Dear Mr. JIarris: As residents adjacent to the KMart proposal, we have carefully reviewed information described above. We request a focused EIR be prepared because the MND is deficient in the following areas: DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL a) Site Location: The proposed Project site does not lie within the "urban core" as described on page 1, of the Negative Declaration document. It is an urban area, comprised of commercial lands and residential neighborhoods, which lie a[ the eastern edge of developed lands within the City, west of and adjacent to US Ilighway 101. In fact, the proposed Project area is approximately 1.7 miles east of the "perimeter area" outside the City's "historical commercial core area" as defined by the Ukiah Downtown Revitalization Master Plan, 1991. At its nearest point, the proposed Project site lies approximately .3 miles outside and east of the "core". Moreover, the proposed Project abuts a residential neighborhood to its north (Clara Avenue); and lies within 1,000 f[ of a second residential neighborhood to its south (South Orchard Avenue Q East Perkins S[.) 2. NEGATIVE DECLARATION IMPACTS TO 13E ADDRESSED A. The magnitude and intensity of the KMart proposal, which is approximately 3 times the existing KMart facility, will cumulatively expand ongoing retail commercial use in the North Orchard/Perkins area by 50%. In that the proposed Project constitutes a discount retail facility that is regional in scale and market service area, as opposed to the existing neighboring community focused shopping centers. Project Use Permit No. ~3-32 Page 4 a) Of the mitigations reflecting off-site traffic circulation, what is the City's fiscal responsibility - if any? b) Does [lie widening of the west side of Orchard Avenue at Perkins Street create a smooth transition of traffic movement turning west onto Perkins Street? Iiow does the south bound traffic on Orchard Avenue integrate with on-street parking, which currently occupies the only south bound lane that Attachment 1- Aprovides? How far south does this south bound lane proceed? Are there any impacts posed to residents accessing South Orchard from Plum Street, which serves the residential neighborhood? c) Why isn't the North Orchard Avenue extension to Brush Street together with the Orr Creek Bridge a feasible traffic impact mitigation now? The proposed Project poses major circulation impacts to an existine residential neighborhood. The extension of N. Orchard Avenue to Brush Street is not only a feasible mitigation, i[ is the only effective mitigation available to avoid impacts [o Clara Avenue, and Sidnie, Myron, Pord, Orr Streets. I[ is evident to us [hat the City is of [he opinion that our neighborhood is "expendable" in terms of suffering additional commercially related traffic volumes. The mitigations, as defined by the City in items 11, 14, and 16 constitute no mitigation at all. In fact, they encouraee additional traffic flows, moving north by northwest use our neighb~rhogcj,'ts a short-cut to North State Street and Low Ga Roa he proposed ~~ relocation of the t a£ftc signal rom Orton tree[ or c~ott~treet) o Clara Avenue, at North Stat Street will worsen rather than mitigate existing problems of congestion. ,_,.r d) The finding in the City's Negative Declaration that there will not be a significant decrease in air quality in the area of the Project is indefensible. I[ is based on "air quality studies" being completed as part of the Growth ManagemendGeneral Plan Revision Process. In that such studies are in progress, how can such findings supporting insignificant air quality impacts be made? And, when will such studies be completed? And, how do they relate to our neighborhood? According to CEQA, this is not a mitigation. e) The posting of signs to "re-route" project-generated traffic destined for south bound US 101 to travel south, past Perkins Street, and access the freeway at the Gobbi Street interchange is unenforceable. Therefore it is no[ a mitigation. Moreover, might not this utilization of traffic cause problems of congestion at the intersection of East Gobbi Street and South Orchard Avenue? f) The list of construction related impact mitigations (N19) are possibly helpful, but to us, they seem more like a "wish list" rather than an enforceable, effective list of mitigations. Of particular concern, is that during construction of the Mervyns store, large [nicks frequently used Clara Avenue and Pord Street. Therefore, where is the "enforceability" to make this mitigation effective g) The failure of the City's Negative Declaration to fully assess and document noise impacts -both during construction, and post-construction phases of the Prgjec[, is a serious omission. Residents of Clara Avenue will certainly experience noise impacts of some magnitude as will professional offices and the Ukiah Valley Medical Center on IIospital Drive. Where is the noise assessment document that supports the City's findings? Mitigation Measures North State Street/Clara Avenue No project-related mitigation is required at this intersection, which includes LOS E operation on the westbound lefr turn even under existing conditions. Note [hat the project adds only four vehicles to this critical movement. The City of Ukiah has discussed the installation of a traffic signal at this location. Construction of a signal would improve the intersection operation to LOS A under all conditions evaluated. Note that the project-generated traffic represents only four percent of the total cumulative traffic volume at this intersection. _ r North State Street/Ford Street The addition of project traffic has no impact on the operation of this intersection. Though the westbound left turn operates at LOS E under existing conditions, no change in level of service is expected with the addition of the project-generated traffic. Therefore, no mitigation is required. CUMULATIVE MITIGATION MEASURES This section describes improvements that are not directly attributable to the proposed Kmart expansion project, but have potential to provide improved traffic circulation conditions in Ukiah. Some of these measures have been discussed in connection with other approved projects, but none are currently programmed for implementation. Perkins Street/Orchard Avenue The addition of exclusive right turn lanes on the west and south approaches at this intersection has been recommended as part of previous traffic studies for other developments in the area. However, funding is not currently available for these improvements, which would both require the acquisition of additional right-of-way. If these right-turn lanes were constructed (in addition to the project-related improvements described above), the intersection would operate a[ acceptable levels of service under all conditions analyzed. Gobbi Street/Orchard Avenue An alternative mitigation measure (pending signalization) could be [Ire addition of a separate left turn lane on the east approach. This could be accomplished by eliminating the existing painted median, reducing the width of the adjacent eastbound lane, and restriping this approach. The implementation of this improvement would result in LOS C under cumulative conditions. Perkins Street/Southbound U.S. Highway 101 Ramps Two potential improvements have been identified relative to mitigation of the cumulative traffic conditions. t Barton-Aschman Associates, /nc. 38 CITY OF UKIAH MATERIAL LIST FOR WORK ORDER Estimated Material and Cost i Z ~. ~~ ~, B, 9. Z• ~~I.EGT•' ~~~o~A~c TEL/.oiG ~il,c%QL ~~~~/ ~~l,~TT ~ Cl.~t,~rg/e!'7f17~ Date'....~~..._it..........__..._ .............. 19 ~.lv Worlc Order Re9uest No...__-_...._.... DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT .~s~.e /moo -,~.~ S ~A, /oriv.' Sao C~.9 ~A f ~7A7~ tel.(! ~ F S7`~ %~ /,c./ ~ l 7'EGT lO 2O Eft. 3DO ~ prru.' ,~, . ~ o o . s_ i~~~, - ~%o,c%L ~si~,rivL ,yE,no ~l~4lis7~/F.~~~ L, ~ / o-PO, . 7". Go,~i o L,<S 2 oo7J, ti~'o ~L ~ .on iJ ,~- o ~.s / moo. c L / v~-~ ~D DOO ,~ c i ~ / i Tau .t !J. .~. n. _ G . S. ~i OOG EL~G7'G~ l ~~ d G ~ ~ ~Z UO ~i 7oTfa L. G3vE. . ~.oAi<)L. ~ ~ i~0 ~~ c~,., ~,~.d~,.,~y z ~'id ,~~ f . -- s~~d 37.E r; - ~`''i ~ _~ -!c, ~i c N ~~~ \~ \i iF o N ~I am ~I rl 11 ~I .I +~ V~ ~C 0 ~, 'u h ~ ~ y 0 4i y y h "- ~ h r _ Q ~~ ~ 3 h ~ y~ ~~ ~ ~~ , ~.Obf~OJJ _-_ '~ S.roha~Dp gm ,s~i ~r ~RY ~ 1 V C ~ C' I 0 >~ i to o I~ ~ iv ., ~I J' y ~. ~ T 1 . I \ O 4 4 a ••- ~I f~~ ~` y d O Q 6 z I~ ~ $ . t ,.~. .~ • 1 a 4 ~~~a~aw~IR`Y i~ I~ ~U Iy 1~ ~N ' Q tl a _ _ 1 q _ ~ 8 1 ITEM NO.~~ DATE: NOVEMBER 20. 1996 SUBJECT: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF STEVE FORD FROM THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR "AT-LARGE MEMBER" By letter of November 6, 1996, Steve Ford has tendered his resignation from the Traffic Engineering Committee. The three community members on the Committee are Mr. Ford, "At- large", Steve Tumer, representing Mendocino Transit Authority, and Bill Fernandez, representing the California Automobile Club. The terms of these three individuals are unlimited as they serve at the pleasure of the City Council. There is no current eligibility list from which to fill this vacancy. An appointment should be made after applications from interested individuals are received. City residency is not a requirement for service on this Committee. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the resignation of Steve Ford and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for the vacant "At-large" committee member position. The recruitment period is anticipated to be approximately one month. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Resignation of Steve Ford from the Traffic Engineering Committee, and Authorize City Clerk to Advertise for "At-large Member". ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: 1. Do not accept resignation. 2. Determine "At-large" member is not to be on the committee, accept resignation, and do not authorize City Clerk to advertise as no vacancy would exist. Acct. No. (if NOT budgeted): N/A Acct. No.: N/A Appropriation Requested: N/A Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by: City Manager Prepared by: Michael F. Harris, AICP, Assistant City Manager~.e,...Q Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager Attachments: 1. November 6, 1996 resignation letter from Steve Ford, page 1. 2. Excerpt of the City Code regarding the Traffic Engineering Committee, pages 2-3. APPROVED: _ Candace Horsley, C ty Manager ~.~ 111(NBFORIXtESIG Pri'+'Re~i~tt-U>~1 p '~ L §7030 CHAPTER 1 REGULATION OF TRAFFIC AND STREETS ARTICLE 2. TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION SECTION: §7030: City Traffic Englneer; Office Established §7031: Use of Term 'City Traffic Engineer" §7032: Powers and Duties Under this Chapter §7033: Powers and Duties Generally; Delegation of Authority §7034: Meetings; Records §7031 §7030: CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER; OFFICE ESTABLISHED: The office of City Traffic Engineer is hereby established. The office of City Traffic Engineer shall consist of a committee who shall serve without additional compensation, consisting of the City Manager, the Chief of Police, the City Engineer, the Clty Attorney, the Supervisor of Public Works or their duly appointed representatives, together with such other persons as may from time to time be determined and appointed by the Council. The chairman shall be chosen by vote of the committee. Any member of such committee, whether appointed by this Chapter or by action of the Council, may be removed by the Council at any time. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963) §7031: USE OF TERM "CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER": Whenever In this Chapter the designation or term "City Traffic Engineer" is used it shall mean the committee comprising the office of City Traffic Engineer acting through a majority of the members thereof, or a duly authorized representative of the office of City Traffic Engineer. All references to the office of City Traffic Engineer in the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the singular shall Include the plural. (Ord. 553, §4, adopted 1963) 8007 -z TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION DATE: November 8, 1996 FROM: Dorothy Crabtree RECEIVED BY: Steve Turner SUBJECT: Request for wheel chair cutout in the curb at . FOR CONSIDERATION AT MEETING DATED: Dec 10, 1996 at 3:00 PM in Conference Rm #3 DESCRIPTION: The location of the requested pedestrian ramp is at the Ukiah Indian Senior Center at 425 North State Street. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Requestor plans to attend the meeting. tec-16.req TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION DATE: Oct 21,1996 FROM: Mrs. Kay Gerhart Greeott's Brake and Wheel 462-7852 RECEIVED BY: Larry J. Woods /~; ~l`~ SUBJECT: Request for painting curbs red for a few feet at each side of two driveways. FOR CONSIDERATION AT MEETING DATED: Dec 10, 1996 at 3:00 PM in Conference Rm #3 DESCRIPTION: The curbs that she would like to have painted red are located on either side of the driveway to 1340 South State Street and also a driveway on the south side of Wabash Avenue between 189 and 175 Wabash. The Wabash Avenue driveway leads to a roadway that ties back to a connecting driveway to the Greeott's Brake and Wheel business at 1340 South State Street. COMMENTS BY THE REQUESTOR: Mrs. Gerhart has found it to be sometimes difficult to locate the limits of the driveway into the Greeott's Brake and Wheel business at 1340 South State Street when turning from the left turn lane northbound on State Street. It is not as apparent as most driveways because there is no curb right after the curb transitions to full height on the north edge of the driveway. It is especially to see the limits at night. If a person were to miss the driveway on the north side there it could be dangerous. Similar driveways are painted in this manner at locations along South Dora Street. STAFF BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A diagram showing the locations requested is attached. Requestor has been notified of the meeting date. teo-t 5. req _~ ~ f ~E ..~ ---- r s ~ J r g ^ W s W M W MIIK V O aQr ~r I ,~ w ~. L I S9 I1S ~ ..~ , "- c 4« ~~ #/ -- - .J ~-- t 2 I~