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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
May 13, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT
Chris Dewey, Ukiah Police Department
Rick Kennedy, City Engineer
Jim Looney, Public Works Superintendent
Steve Turner, Mendocino Transit Authority
William Fernandez, Chairman
OTHERS PRESENT
Phil Corpuz
Lillian Welch
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mike Harris, Assistant City Manager
Donna Roberts, Public Member
Bob Sawyer, Planning Director
STAFF PRESENT
Marge Giuntoli, Recording Secretary
The Traffic Engineering Committee was called to order by Chairman Fernandez at 3:05 p.m. in
Conference Room 5, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken
with the results listed above.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -March 11. 1997
ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Turner, it was carried by an all AYE
voice vote of the members present to approve the minutes of March 11, 1997 as submitted.
III. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No one came forward
IV. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
b. Request for 2-hour Parking Limit at the Frontage of 125 East Mill Street -Lillian
Welch. Lillian's Dav Soa
Chairman Fernandez suggested this item be heard first as the applicant, Lillian Welch, was
present at the meeting.
Discussion followed with the Committee querying the applicant on the reasons for her request. She
noted that employees and customers of some of the surrounding small businesses often park in
front of her building all day, thereby limiting the available space for her customers. The clientele
of the nearby restaurant do not seem to be the cause of the problem, since they use both the
restaurant and the bank parking lot, and traditionally stay only one or two hours while dining. It was
suggested that a one hour limited parking zone would not be adequate since Ms. Welch's spa
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services require a time period of one to three hours, and that the proposed time limits be imposed
for the south side of the entire block for ease in maintenance and signing purposes.
Member Kennedy clarified that the nearby property owners will be advised of the proposal for the
limited parking and the matter will be addressed at the May 21, 1997 Council meeting. At that time,
affected individuals and businesses will have the opportunity to speak to the issue and voice their
concerns or support relative to the parking limit.
ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Turner, it was carried by an all AYE
voice vote to recommend to the City Council that for the purposes of uniform signing, the parking
on the south side of the entire block of Mill Street between State Street and Main Street be limited
to two hours during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays, with the alternative, if needed, that there be "Two Hour Parking" signs posted 50 feet
apart in front of the applicant's property only.
a. ,R~uest for Permission to Locate a Bus Stop on Commerce Boulevard Adjacent to
Wal-Mart. and Conditions on Wal-Mart Making Pedestrian Improvements at the Site -
Steve Turner. Mendocino Transit Authorit~(MTA)
Member Turner advised he had not yet secured confirmation that Mr. Perez, manager of the Ukiah
Wal-Mart, had received the letter sent to him on May 1, 1997 relative to transit service. He stated
he would prefer the item not be reagendized to another meeting, and suggested the Committee
discuss the request and make a recommendation.
Discussion followed regarding ADA requirements, sidewalks, the proposed bus routes, and
pedestrian improvement costs of approximately $3,500 to $4,000.
ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Dewey, it was carried by an all AYE
voice vote to approve the request for permission to locate a bus stop on Commerce Boulevard
adjacent to Wal-Mart, conditioned upon Wal-Mart making the required sidewalk improvements to
their property. Member Turner abstained from the vote.
c. Closure of the Northeast End of Hospital Drive - Dr. Bertrand Vipond.
INFORMATIONAL ONLY
Discussion followed regarding Dr. Vipond's letter, wherein it was suggested that it be forwarded to
the Planning Department for their consideration when they are working on the master plan for the
railroad property. It was noted that the City Manager has directed staff to write a letter to Dr.
Vipond informing him that the money for the traffic signal was returned because action was not
taken during the conditioned five years. Further discussion followed relative to the proposed transit
center.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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V. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS
None.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Member Turner reported the MTA summer timetable will become effective on June 16 and will be
serving the local schools. He further reported MTA acquired a 1990 trolley from the city of EI
Monte for a cost of $15,000 that will be used for charters and special events. It will be operating
during Hopland's summer solstice celebration to carry passengers between Real Goods and
Fetzer's Valley Oaks.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjournedy~/ :52 p.m.
kVllliam Ferrdgndez, Chai
M ge G ntoli, Recording Secretary
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