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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_110999TRA[ 1C ENGINEERING COMI4 'TEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 1 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 NOVEMBER 9, 1999 3:00 P.M. AGENDA HARRIS, LOONEY, LOHSE, HOYLE, TURNER, AND KAGEYAMA CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 10, 1999 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. Welcome New Committee Member Benjamin Kageyama V. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS a. Request to change direction of stop sign on Seminary Avenue and School Street for Emergency Vehicle egress. (Remove the east and westbound stop sign on Seminary Avenue and relocate the stop sign on north- and southbound School Street) -Bruce Evans, Fire Marshal Proposed "Left Turn" lanes on North State Street at Low Gap RoadBrush Street intersection. Consider "NO PARKING" with red curb on North State Street, northerly of Low Gap Road/Brush Street - 255 feet north from curb returns on west and east side of street. "NO PARKING" with red curb on North State Street, south of Low Gap Road/Brush Street - 290 feet southerly from curb returns on west and east side of street -Bill Beard, Interim City Engineer/Director of Public Works c. Propose a "No Left Turn" between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on northbound Dora at Mendocino Drive to alleviate traffic congestion on Dora Street caused by the pick-up and drop-off of elementary school children -Steve Turner, MTA d. Request from resident of Creekside Village for amid-block crosswalk between Autumn Leaves and the bus stop, north side of Gobbi Street, westbound, in front of Harold Square -Betty McGlade e. Correspondence from Otty Lippi regarding "Right Turn' on red signs for Perkins Street and Orchard Avenue intersection. Request from MTA for an eastbound stop on Talmage Road in front of Lampson Tractor, and a westbound stop in the dirt shoulder across the street. Review the language of the Ordinance that specifies the membership criteria of the Traffic Engineering Committee to allow more public member participation. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE November 9, 1999 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS a. Review and discussion of Ford and Clara Avenue Traffic Calming Survey -Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works VI. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Please call Kathy Kinch at 463-6274 if you are unable to attend the meeting. The City of Ukiah complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. 0.'.I\TEC A110999 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER i2, 1999 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Steve Turner, Public Member Bruce Evans, Fire Marshal Pete Hoyle, Ukiah Police Department Judy Baugus Bill Beard, Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Lohse, Associate Planner Ben Kageyama, Public Member Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works STAFF PRESENT Jim Looney, Public Works Superintendent Kathy Kinch Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Turner at 3:10 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Due to the tack of a quorum of those Members present at the September 21, 1999 meeting, the minutes could not be approved. The minutes wilt be approved at the next scheduled meeting. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Vice-Chairman Turner read audience comments. Bruce Evans, Fire Marshal, City of Ukiah Fire Department, stated there is a fire hydrant located to the north of the south driveway of 1367 South Dora Street, in regards to the request for a proposed bus stop/red curb zone in front of 1367 South Dora Street. He advised the City of Ukiah Fire Code prohibits the placement or installation of objects on sidewalks within a 3 foot radius of a fire hydrant or fire appliance. The request for the proposed bus stop zone might be to close to the fire hydrant. After discussion, it was determined the fire hydrant was in a different location, and presented no conflict. Vice-Chairman Turner responded the proposed bus stop/red curb zone will be located south of the second driveway. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE1 DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS NEW BUSINESS Reouest for a Bus StoolRed Curb zone at 1367 South Dora Street northbound to replace the Bus Stop in front of Ukiah Convalescent Hospital -Steve Turner MTA Vice-Chairman Turner reported the Ukiah Convalescent Hospital protested the proposed expansion of the bus stop/red curb zone, because employees use Dora Street for on-street parking. The request to lengthen the bus stop/red curb zone is to accommodate the longer buses. As an alternative MTA is requesting to relocate the bus stop/red curb zone to 1367 South Dora, northbound, in front of the southern wing of building. He noted the property owner has been contacted and has no objection to the bus stop/red curb zone. He advised there is adequate on-site parking at this location. ON A MOTION by Member Beard, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the relocation of the bus stop/red curb zone to 1367 South Dora Street, northbound, approximately 60 feet, to replace the bus stop/red curb zone in front of the Ukiah Convalescent Hospital. Vice-Chairman Turner abstained. b. Reouest to extend Bus StoplRed Curb zone north 40 feet in front of the island at Frank Zeek School -southbound side of North Bush Street -Steve Turner -MTA Vice-Chairman Turner reported the request is to extend the bus stop/red curb zone to the light standard, north of the shelter. He noted a bus shelter was recently installed on the island. ON A MOTION by Member Beard, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the extension of the bus stop/red curb zone 40 feet north, in front of the island at Frank Zeek School. Vice-Chairman Turner abstained. Member Lohse advised there is adequate on-site visitor parking for the school. c. Vice-Chairman Turner reported there is an existing bus stop, north of the driveway, with a bench. He is requesting to relocate the bus stop at 1270 North Bush Street, southbound, approximately 60 feet and upgrade the bench to a shelter. Due to site distance consideration, the Engineering Division allows 25 feet of site distance on either side of the driveway to the shelter. The property owner of Walnut Village has requested that the bus stop and shelter be relocated south closer to the Jack Simpson Apartments. The shelter will be placed in the landscaping, behind the sidewalk, and will not be in front of any MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE 2 residential apartment. He noted the bus shelter is 12 feet in width, will be located 38 feet from the north driveway and a further distarce from the southern driveway, and the sidewalk is 6 feet in width. The shelter at its current location is 25 feet from the driveway. This will allow drivers to exit the driveway, have clear sight visibility, and their line of sight will be in front of the bus shelter. Member Lohse asked if the proposed location is east of the garden area for Walnut Village. He noted there may be a potential development on Pine Street. Vice-Chairman Turner responded no. ON A MOTION by Member Lohse, seconded by Member Beard, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the request to relocate the northbound MTA bus stop at 1270 North Bush Street (Walnut Village) approximately 60 feet south of the present location. OLD BUSINESS a. Request for a loading zone or "NO PARKING" zone located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Helen Avenue -Bill Beard. City Engineer Member Beard reported this item was discussed at the August 10, 1999 meeting. At that time Judy Baugus, Site Supervisor for Nokomis Head Start Child Development Program, North Coast Opportunities, requested a 10 or 5 minute loading/unloading zone, or "No Parking" zone, approximately 100 feet for the loading/unloading of children within a safe area, located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Helen Avenue. She expressed that due to individuals parking their vehicles in front of residential driveways; parking in front of afire hydrant; vehicles parked for long periods of time; and the increase of on-street parking, many neighbors within this area have become upset with the parking impact. He noted that the main entrance for Head Start (Center) is located on the corner of Washington Avenue and Helen Avenue. The Center's hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. He advised the Vehicle Code allows public agencies the authorization to establish limited parking zones and "No Parking" zones within City streets. The "white zone" is a 3 minute passenger loading/unloading zone; the "yellow" zone is a 3 minute zone available for loading/unloading passengers or loading and unloading of materials for 20 minutes; the "green" zone is 24 minute parking; and the "red" zone is strictly "No Parking" with the exception of commercial passenger carriers or local bus transit systems. He suggested the possibility of an agreement be made with the School District regarding mitigation for the existing parking problem in the area around the schoo{. If an agreement can be accomplished between the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Unified School District, the Committee would then forward a recommendation to the City Council to create the MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE 3 "passenger loading" zone. Since the City has received some negative comments from nearby property owners regarding the proposed removal of five unlimited parking spaces to create a "passenger loading" zone, the Committee would also recommend that the City Council hear any comments from nearby owners or concerned citizens prior to taking any action on this item. The School District has no funding for an on-site parking facility, however the Center is involved in providing limited on-street parking. The School District has no control over the limited parking zone. To approve a "No Parking" zone will require information on how the additional on-street parking will impact the neighborhood, and the on-street restrictions should be contingent upon an agreement between the City and the School District that no additional buildings be allowed on the site which would create additional parking until such time as on-site parking is developed. Member Lohse expressed he supports the unloading/loading, and public safety of parents and children. He would like to see the School District discuss future projects with the Planning Department to receive input and recommendations such as on-site parking. Judy Baugus arrived at 3:45 p.m. Judy Baugus, Site Supervisor, Nokomis Head Start Child Development Program, North Coast Opportunities, stated because individuals park their vehicles in front of residential driveways; park in front of a fire hydrant; vehicles are parked for long periods of time; and the increase of on-street parking, many neighbors within this area have become upset due to the parking impact. She advised she has asked her staff to park their vehicles away from the building, and she has been talking with the parents and neighbors in an effort to help resolve the problem. She noted the School District has plans to install an additional modular for the Ukiah Valley After School Program at this location. Vice-Chairman Turner stated between the Headstart School, and the kindergarten playground, there is a wide gravel driveway with a gate, and asked if the driveway could be developed for an off-street parking area. Bruce Evans, Fire Marshal, advised the gravel driveway is a fire lane. He noted the School District has plans to install an additional modular for the Ukiah Valley After School Program within this location. Vice-Chairman Turner asked if the fire lane could serve as an access road to an on-site parking area south of the building. Fire Marshall Evans responded yes. Member Beard stated he will write a letter to Gordon Burke, at the School District, advising him of the situation and the Committee's recommendation. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE 4 ON A MOTION by Vice-Chairman Turner, seconded by Member Beard, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, the Traffic Engineering Committee recommends that the City Engineer write a letter to the School District making them aware of the problem, and the proposed action to create a 125 foot "Passenger Loading" zone on Washington Avenue at Helen Avenue. By this letter, the City is requesting that an agreement be made with the School District regarding mitigation for the existing parking problem in the area around the school. 4t is the Traffic Engineering Committee's position that an agreement is necessary in order to mitigate the existing parking problem and the liabilities it creates. If an agreement can be accomplished between the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Unified School District, the Committee would then forward a recommendation to the City Council to create the "Passenger Loading" zone. Since the City has received some negative comments from nearby property owners regarding the proposed removal of five unlimited parking spaces to create a "passenger loading" zone, the Committee would also recommend that the City Council hear any comments from nearby owners or concerned citizens prior to taking any action on this item. Request for Stop Sign on Washo Avenue at Gobbi Street -Bill Beard City Enaineer Member Beard stated this item was discussed at the March 9, 1999 meeting. At that time Eric McMilin requested a stop sign on Washo Avenue at Gobbi Street. Mr. McMilin's home is located at the end of East Gobbi Street from Oak Manor Drive. He expressed a concern that when vehicles exit the Oak Manor area onto East Gobbi Street drivers do not acknowledge traffic coming from the East Gobbi Street area; and the increase of vehicle speed at this intersection. Member Beard advised the traffic volume at this intersection does not meet the requirements to warrant a permanent stop sign, and there have been no reported accidents. The City Code states there are designated City streets required to be through streets, which also have intersecting streets. The Code states that a stop sign is required to be placed at those intersecting streets. At this location, a portion of the road is located in the County. The split between County and City is 2' to 3' into the paved street area from the curb face on East Gobbi Street and technically the City would have control over the stop sign on Washo Drive. Member Beard asked if a letter was sent to the property owners on Washo Avenue and East Gobbi Street to receive comments on the possibility of an interim stop sign, which would be reviewed by Staff and presented to the City Council. Mr. Seanor responded no. Vice-Chairman Turner asked if the temporary stop sign was installed. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE 5 Mr. Seanor responded no Member Beard recommended that a stop sign be installed at this location, due to the fact that the intersecting streets within the Oak Manor subdivision have stop signs. He noted Ukiah Municipal Code, Section 7000, requires terminating streets to have a stop sign. Discussion followed regarding the future development of Riverside Park; the potential increase of traffic volume may warrant the installation of a stop sign; the possibility of installing a yield sign; and the traffic volume increases during evening hours for the BMX track and Little League. ON A MOTION by Vice-Chairman Turner, seconded by Member Beard, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommends to the City Council the installation of a stop sign on Washo Avenue, southbound, based on the Municipal Code, Section 7000, where stop signs are installed at intersecting streets with a through street, the future development at the east end of Gobbi Street; and elimination of the temporary stop sign and public hearing. Member Kageyama advised the County is recommending that the City annex East Gobbi Street into the City because of the Riverside Park development and the nature of the road. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Member Lohse asked if the Members would be interested in reviewing the language of the Ordinance that specifies the membership criteria for the Committee, and recommend to the City Council revising the membership criteria to allow more public member participation. He also asked that a Letter of Appreciation be forwarded to William Fernandez expressing their appreciation to him for his many years of dedication to solving traffic problems within the City. Vice-Chairman Turner requested this item be placed on the November agenda. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works, advised that City Manager, Candace Horsley, requested the Public Works Department send a survey to the Ford and Clara Avenue residents regarding the traffic calming devices. The survey was mailed out and Staff has received 20 - 30 responses. The survey asked if the residents would like the traffic calming devices to remain as they are, have them removed, or would they be willing to contribute financially towards the maintenance. This item may be brought to the Committee in November or December for discussion and recommendation to the City Council. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE6 COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Member Roberts stated she purchased a home in Redwood Valley, therefore, she is resigning from the Traffic Engineering Committee as she is no longer a resident within the City of Ukiah. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. ~1. ~ ~~ , v v 1' '~ '','~_ r ~ t I ~ Kathy Kinch, Recor ;ng Secretary R:1\TEC A071399 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE7 1 ~~ ~ ~~ ~~~ Gnu ~~~r -vu.c n' a~~ C.~~C ~~~` / 4~ ~ c~r~~s yzs~ /-~ ~ a 3~~ ~- "rL Y7 ,. ., ~ `~ %~~, WE THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING USERS OF THE MENDOCINO TRANSIT BUS SERVICES AND REGISTERED VOTERS, IN THE CITY OF UKIAId, COUNTY OF MENDOCINO. ARE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR SENIORS, THAT L1 VE ON BOTH SIDES OF GOBBI STREET THE BUS STOPS ON GOBBI STREET, AT 425 EAST, HAS NO CROSS WALK. THE BUS STOPS ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BLOCK, TO USE THE BUS STOP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET IT REQUIRES A LONG WALK TO THE NEAREST CROSS STREET, AND BACK AGAW, THIS IS TO STRENOUS ON SENIOR CITIZENS. WE DEMAND A CROSS WALK, OR PUT THE BUS STOP BACK AT THE CORNER /~ ! ~ 7 Y C// ~ r' S ~ b F ~z'~ Jj~~ ~) r ~' =~ '~~%~~ ,z~1 ~>>~~'~ ~' ~~ 1~ ") . ~~' ~~ ~ -~ j' , __ ~~.~ ~ ~ /:~c ~~ ~L~~ ~_ `~. ez L'J i "cam ,- j "~.~ i,h c.r ~~ r ~ ~ T~ ~~~, -~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ /i I, '- -- -..,,, - . _ -~ 1. r ~ "` ) ~~~ ~ WE THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING USERS OF THE MENDOCINO T SIT BUS SERVICES AND REGISTERED VOTERS, IN THE CITY OF UKIA~I}~ ~ TY OF MENDOCINO. ARE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR SENIORS, THAT LIVE ON BOTH SIDES OF GOBBI STREET. THE BUS STOPS ON GOBBI STREET, AT 425 EAST, HAS NO CROSS WALK THE BUS STOPS ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BLOCK, TO USE THE BUS STOP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET IT REQUIR~'$ A ~V~'i WALK TO THE NEAREST CROSS STREET, AND BACK AGAIN, THIS IS ~ ~~3V SENIOR CITIZENS. WE DEMAND A CROSS WALK, OR PUT THE BUS STOP BACK AT THE CORNER "' ', `.'~ ~ ,~~(i l` ,C7'~4C'Gdf ~~ ; 1 ~; 1_ ~ ~1 -/. ~ , 1 , ~a. ;--, - -, . C_-t/teCC/ro `~r7-~2~`.~fi ~~ , ~~ ?,^ , d j, ~~. .~--G~~ .~~~- ~ _ ~e ~~ ~~~0 __7] ~~ r - _ ' ~_ ~! rLS~.~ ~~ .r"c~..Jfl i-erg WE THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING USERS OF THE MENDOCINO TRAM Sl f BUS SERVICES AND REGISTERED VOTERS, IN THE CITY OF UKIAK, COL `NTY OF MENDOCINO. ARE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR SENIORS, THAT LI ~ I ON BOTH SIDES OF GOBBI STREET. THE BUS STOPS ON GOBBI STREET, AT ' EAST, HAS NO CROSS WALK. THE BUS STOPS ARE IN THE MIDDLE OH THE BLOCK, TO USE THE BUS STOP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET IT REQUIRES ALONG WALK TO THE NEAREST CROSS STREET, AND BACK AGAIN, THIS IS TO STRENOUS ON SENIOR CITIZENS. WIC DEMAND A CROSS WALK, (~R PUT THE BUS STOP BACK AT THE CORNER ~ ,~17,~.~~ ~r', < ~- 1 ~ - 'f ~~ ~ -- ~, ~^ 4/ `Til C~i-tfF'~(if-/,1_.7f ~ r~~-r-r/Y(Y ~ V / G~ ~ ~~. ~ ~ ~ ; ~ ,, - .. ~ / G/~-~~-~_ ~~~ ~J-~ ~ ~ 1 ~ ~~ '~ J / lAI iw.9~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ^- ,. , „ ~~. _~~ ,, ~. ,, ~; i z psi w ~~~ L ti ~ a ~ 3S ~'~ty vj llkiati 300 SEMINARY AVE., UKIAH, CA 95482-5400 • ADMIN. 707/463b200 PUBLIC SAFETY 463b242/6274 • FAX • 707/463b204 September 30, 1999 RE: Ford Street and Clara Avenue Traffic Calming Survey Dear Resident: As a follow-up to the neighborhood meeting held at City Hail on November 16, 1998 to discuss traffic calming on Ford Street and Clara Avenue, the City of Ukiah is distributing this survey to residents of the Wagonseller Neighborhood. At this meeting the advantages and disadvantage of various traffic claming devices were discussed. As you may know, the City of Ukiah, in cooperation with the Wagonseller Neighborhood Committee, has sponsored a traffic calming demonstration project through the construction of traffic circles on Ford Street and Clara Avenue at Sidnie Street. The City's intent through this demonstration project, is to stow down traffic travelling on Ford Street and Clara Avenue. Since construction of the traffic circles in November 1997, we have noted a reduction in the average vehicle speeds (in the vicinity of the circles) from the vehicle speeds which existed on the streets prior to constructing the circles. Nonetheless, there have been several differing opinions on the traffic circles. Therefore, we would like to receive your thoughts regarding the effectiveness of these measures as well as an indication of recommended alternative traffic calming devices. Please complete the attached survey and send it back to us. We have provided for your convenience, a self-addressed, stamped form. The City of Ukiah has budgeted for the construction of the permanent traffic circles. Should the neighborhood select through their response to this survey, a more costly traffic calming measure, it may be necessary that the neighborhood contribute financially to the construction of the alternative measure. Espanol al reverso "We Are Here To Serve' Page 2 September 30, 1999 Ford Street and Clara Avenue Traffic Calming Survey To assist in visualizing the various traffic calming devices, please note the attached photocopy. Thank you for your response to the City's survey. Please do not hesitate to contact Rick Seanor of my staff at (707) 463-6296 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ~~ ° ~ ~~~ Bill Beard Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer cc: file enc. Espanol al reverso CITY OF UKIAH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SURVEY Ford Street & Clara Avenue Traffic Calming Measures September 30, 1999 Please circle your response(s) for each topic. Ford Street A) leave traffic circle; it is effective at slowing traffic in our neighborhood (a permanent traffic circle will be constructed with low profile curb, new signage, and no parking adjacent to the circle) B) remove the traffic circle C) construct neckdown D) construct chicane ; E) construct bulb-out F) construct speed hump G) alternate traffic calming measures -please specify: Clara Avenue A) leave traffic circle; it is effective at slowing traffic in our neighborhood (a permanent traffic circle will be constructed with low profile curb, new signage, and no parking adjacent to the circle) B) remove the traffic circle C) construct neckdown D) construct chicane E) construct bulb-out F) alternate traffic calming measures (speed humps are not acceptable to the Public Safety Department for this street) -please specify: If the construction cost for the selected traffic calming device(s) exceeds the City's budget, would you be willing to contribute financially to the construction of traffic calming devices? On Clara Avenue? ^ yes ^ no On Ford Street? ^ yes ^ no Other Comments: Name and Address: Please return this survey in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope no later than October 22, 1999. You may also fax this form to 463-6204. Thank you for participating in this survey. Espanol al reverso 3;~~;~: d q ~ t ~ ~ ~~ G~ ~a £ ~ by A e~nj ~~ lA N l`] M Y_ Tx C y R j~ 1G6 ~ m Gab ~ ;. 0 ~. 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Specifically, it is the desire of the Department that the intersection at South School Street and Seminary Avenue be re-configured so that traffic can be stopped on School Street to permit egress of emergency equipment to State Street. It is further desired that an adequate lane width on Seminary Avenue be provided. The reasons for this request aze: 1. Both the Fire and Police Departments routinely utilize Seminary Avenue as a primary access to State Street; the majority of emergency responses result in access gained to State Street by way of Seminary Avenue. 2. The majority of Fire Department emergency responses (approximately'/4) are via this route and aze Code Three-red lights and sirens. Code 3 driving is necessary for the timely delivery of Fire, EMS and Police services. This response route is the most desirable due to: a. Its width in comparison to other streets b. The more open intersections, permitting a better view c. The separation of East- and West-bound lanes d. Few driveways mid-block e. Visibility in all direcfions As noted above, Seminary Avenue already has many of the features necessary for an emergency response route-mainly, visibility. This visibility does not exist to the extent desired on Mill Street or Clay Street. The eastbound lane width is greater than that of the comparable lane in the 100 block of West Mill Street when vehicles are parked. The width of the eastbound lane on Seminary Avenue is, however, another issue which presents a considerable problem when vehicles aze parked on both sides of Seminary Avenue. The nominal width of the eastbound lane of Seminary Avenue is 13-1/2 feet with vehicles parked on both sides. This presents an unsafe mazgin of passage for an emergency response vehicle that is 9-1 /2 feet in width. Additionally, when non-emergency vehicles aze awaiting entry onto State Street from Seminary Avenue, there is often no travel path for emergency vehicles until the waiting non- emergency vehicle cleazs the lane. It is requested that pazking be removed on the median side of Seminary Avenue to permit an adequate lane for passage under emergency conditions. Beyond lane width, the primary issue during emergency response is that of intersecfion management. At all intersections with State Street, there is the potential to encounter a stop sign, or in the case of Mill Street, a lighted control signal. We understand that it is not practical at this time to otherwise control entry onto State Street from side streets, and we will continue to make stops at these intersections, even though we aze responding Code 3. Once we aze on State Street, the general flow of traffic tends to respect emergency vehicles traveling on this route. The passage through the intersection of School Street and Seminary Avenue, and the lane width on Seminary Avenue, aze our only concerns at this time. Since this is our primary emergency response route, it would greatly enhance our response time, reduce collision hazard, and increase safety if we had the right-of--way at this intersection, and if an adequate lane width were provided. October 27, 1999 Deparhnent of Public Works City of Ukiah 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, Ca. 95482 Attn: Bill Beard Dear Bill, Re: Traffic lights at Perkins and Orchard I travel Perkins all the time. Traffic is always piled up at Perkins and Orchard but during "rush" hours it backs up for like 30 cars. There is only one lane for both forward and right turns. OFTEN, the person at the head of the line will want to turn right but doesn't know that it is okay to make a right turn on a red signal. One car is holding up all these cars when it could turn right and get out of the way -- if there were a sign that read: "Right turn OK on red." Well, we still have to contend with those that can't read, but it would help. On the North end of Orchard we have K-Mart, Penney's, Mervyns. That's a lot of traffic that backs up if the driver at the beginning of the line waits until the light turns red to make a right. I see it happen all the time. It's too bad that there can't be a small shoulder for those cars that want to turn right and get them ALL out of the way of those that need to go straight ahead, but if there is no way to do that, at least a sign that authorizes people to make a right on red would help. The sign should not be on the sidewalk; it should not be anywhere except RIGHT UNDER THE SIGN. I've seen them in other cities so I know they exist. There's a stop sign and there's a sign under it saying, "Right turn OK on red." It would alleviate the long lines considerably and couldn't cost much. Yours very truly, G!~~ ~~z ~z~z CITY OF UKIAH MEMORANDUM DATE: November 5, 1999 TO: Traffic Engineering Committee FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works~~ SUBJECT: Ford Street and Clara Avenue Traffic Calming Survey Due to ongoing concerns regarding the traffic calming devices installed on Ford Street and Clara Avenue, the City of Ukiah chose to survey residents of the Ford Street and Clara Avenue neighborhood. The City of Ukiah Street Department on October 8, 1999 distributed the survey, Attachment "A," to approximately 300 houses/apartments. A total of 106 surveys were returned to the City of Ukiah for consideration. The results of the survey are summarized in Attachment "B." The survey form allowed individuals to make more than one selection for each street. As such, the table lists a total count of the number of responses for a particular survey option. Some surveys were returned with no responses selected. The survey results would indicate that a majority of respondents would like the traffic circles removed. In previous reports, however, the Department of Public Works has found the traffic circles to be effective in reducing vehicle speed on the streets. Staff is submitting this report for review and discussion by the Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC). A recommendation from the TEC regarding the results of the survey will be presented at a future meeting of the City Council. cc: file ~'Ti R~N/I~~~v i ''~ `' Ciry of Ukiah Analysis of Foxd St. and Clara Ave. Traffic Calming Survey CITY OF UKIAH _ Ford Street and Clara Avenue Traffic Calming Prepared Bv: Riclz Seanor I October 1999 Ford St. i Clara Ave. _ Option_ - Description -- count -- percent , count perce A - - - leave traffic circle --- 24 20 ~ 31 29 B remove traffic circle 49 40 ~ ' 49 46 C i construct neckdown 0 __ 0 _ 5 j 5 D construct chicane - ! 5 4 5 5 E _ construct bulb~out ; _ 0 - 0 1 1 1 F (Ford St.) construct speed hump _ _40 _ 33 N/A N/A F (Clara Ave.) alternate measure N/A ~ N/A 15 14 G (Ford St.) -- alternate measure 5 t 4 ~ N/A N/A Date /Time Printed: 11/5/99 at 3:06 PM Page 1 of 1 Filename: FoxdCLuaSurvey ~~ '~ . G'~ k ~a ~ okra ~~ . -~ ~;~ ~. 300 SEMINAkY-AVE., U KIAH, CA 95482-5400 /~DMIN 70]/4(,3-(J00 PUBI IC Sl~rEIY A61-Gh)2/62 Pt FN(d 70]/463 b2Q4 EAMIL ukiahcty~Njps nrt October 14, 1999 William Fernandez 531 Nokomis Drive Ukiah, California 95482 Dear Bill: The Members of the Traffic Engineering Committee were surprised to hear you were no longer eligible to participate as a Member, due to your retirement from AAA-California State Automobile Association. The Members wish to express their appreciation to you for your many years of dedication to solving traffic problems within the City. We have agendized a review of the Ordinance that specifies the membership criteria for the Committee. If the City Council revises the membership criteria to allow more public member participation, we hope you will consider reapplying. Again, the Committee wishes to thank you for your many years of selfless service to the Traffic Engineering Committee. Sincerely, ~, ~LL L ~~L_ ~ /L n.1.~~ .~. Steve Turner Vice-Chairman "Wc Are Here To Serve" ITEM NO. 9b DATE: October 6. 1999 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO VACANCY ON THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE On August 20, 1999, a notice was distributed to the Ukiah Daily Journal and other media in the area, which announced an opening for a public member on the City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee. This vacancy occurred due to the resignation of Donna Roberts. As of the September 20 1999, 5:00 p.m. deadline, only one application was received. Attached for your consideration is a copy of Mr. Kageyama's application for appointment to the Traffic Engineering Committee, which meets the requirement that a City resident of driving age be a member of the Committee. Currently, the Traffic Engineering Committee is comprised of the City Manager, Chief of Police, City Engineer, Planning Director, the Superintendent of Public Works or their duly appointed representatives, together with a representative of the local transit authority, a representative of the regional automobile club, and a City resident of driving age, each of whom may from time to time be determined and appointed by the Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution making appointment of Benjamin Kageyama to the Traffic Engineering Committee. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: Direct the City Clerk to Re-advertise for the Vacancy. Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by: Traffic Engineering Com ttee / Prepared by: Marie Ulvila, City Clerk ~~i~;ELl~i z~~E?~.r/ Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager and Bill Beard, Acting Director of Public Works Attachments: 1. Press Release advertising vacancy 2. Application: Benjamin Kageyama. 3. Resolution making appointment to the Traffic Engineering Committee. APPROVED: Candace Horsley, Ci Manager asr:trafceng Bltl~ O,f ~ Z{klll~! NEWS RELEASE 300 SEMINARY AVE., UKIAH, CA 95482 ^ ADMIN. 707/463-6200 ^ POLICE 463-b242 ^ FIRE 463-6274 VACANT SEAT ON CITY OF UKIAH TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE DATE: August 20, 1999 FOR RELEASE: Immediately SUBJECT: Vacancy on City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee CONTACT: Marie Ulvila, City Clerk, 463-6217 UKIAH, CA. -The City of Ukiah announces an opening for a public member on the City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee. If you are a City of Ukiah resident, of driving age, and are interested in serving as a volunteer on the committee, we urge you to fill out an application. Any qualified individual who would like to make a difference in the community may apply. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, the Traffic Engineering Committee serves as the City's Traffic Engineer. The general duty of the Traffic Engineer is to determine the installation and proper timing and maintenance of traffic control devices and signals, to conduct engineering analyses of traffic accidents and to devise remedial measures, to conduct engineering and traffic investigation of traffic conditions and to cooperate with other City officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions, and to carry out the additional power and duties imposed by City Ordinances. In most cases, the Traffic Engineer submits its recommendations to the City Council for approval. Applications may be obtained at the reception counter in the administration wing of the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, or call 463217 and an application will be mailed to you. The submittal deadline is 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 1999. The Cppointment will /be made at the regular City Council meeting of October 1, 1999 . ~llC fit' N'~ ~" L G~~' ZL. CL~ ~' Marie Ulvila, City clerk c: KUKI/KIAH KMFB Ukiah Daily Journal KWNE KZYX Main Street News KFWU KOZT Press Democrat KNTI 0106 Clerk:pr82099 CITY OF UKIAH D ~ ~ ~ 0 v "RAFFIC EN INEERIN C MMITT PP INTMENT D SEP 2 0 1999 Date S 2p-}2m bPr 2C5, 19 9 9 CITY OF UKIAH I CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT I am applying for an appointment to the City of Ukiah's Traffic Engineering Committee 1. Name Pe/1jaw~iY1 (Gggeyaw~A __ 2. Residence Address `ASV Mendoeiro 17('iVe~ Ukiah Res. Phone 46f3-1293 3. Business Address 340 fake ~encloc~hp ~f~ve~ Uk~Uh Bus. Phone 463-456Co 4. Employer 111BndoraHO ~. D~ai+wtEr~'t.lob title ~hq~~eer 7IL Employed since ~~I~ lq`tg" T/'A/15 (~dr i io/1 5. How long have you resided In Ukiah? S years; Mendocino County? ~ California? 6. Please list community groups or organizations you are affiliated with. Indicate office held. -~`or„~~rly w~ew,be,~ o"~ Ukiah ioas'rwk+5~efs - o"~~ces held' secie"~+~H -F~ersv~er. Please answer the following questions on separate sheets of paper and attach. 7. VJhy are you applying to serve on the City of Ukiah's Traffic Engineering Committee? S. What is your understanding of the purpose, role and responsibility of the Traffic Engineering Committee? 9. How do you believe your own skills, experience, expertise and perspectives will be beneficial to the work of the Traffic Engineering Committee? 10. What do you believe is the single most important traffic related issue facing our community? and why? 11. In your opinion, what other transportation issues/problems should the City expend its limited resources to resolve? 12. What kind of ideal community do you envision for Ukiah? 13. Are there any other City of Ukiah Committees/Commissions in which you are interested, and on which you would be willing to serve? 14. Do you have any known projects or conflict of interest related to this Committee? SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO: City of Ukiah, Attn: City Clerk, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Comms:aptrafc Revised: 820/99 Applicant: Benjamin Kageyama Attachment to Application for Tratlic Engineering Committee Appointment Page 2 of 2 11. In your opinion, what other transportation issues/problems should the Ciry expend its limited resources to resolve? Improvements at certain intersections are needed to improve traffic safety and the flow of traffic. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements, such as the proposed "rail trail," would offer a wide range of benetits to the community. 12. What kind of ideal community do you envision_for Ukiah? I envision Ukiah as a vibrant and healthy community where the young, the old, and everyone in between, can safely and comfortably walk to the store, to school, or to a park, in peaceful co-existence with bicyclists, cars, and trucks. Tree lined streets provide shade to sidewalks in front of homes and storefronts alike. Trails provide access for various recreational opportunities in the Valley. Yet, as the main hub of Mendocino County, county residents can come to Ukiah for goods and services in a way which is in harmony with a small town atmosphere. 13. Are (here any other Oily of Ukiah Committees/Commissions in which yon are interested and on which you would be willin~~ to serve? At this time, 1 am not interested in serving in any other committees or commissions, although I am not familiar with all of the other City of Ukiah committees and commissions. 1-1. Do you have unv known projects or conflicts of interest related to this Committee? Although 1 work for the County in traffic issues, 1 am not aware of having any conflict of interest as it would relate to the Traffic Engineering Committee. If a conflict of interest issue arises, I would recuse myself from participating on that item. RESOLUTION NO. 2000 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAKING APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the vacancy on the Traffic Engineering Committee was duly advertised until the close of applications on September 20, 1999, with submitted applications timely received and submitted to Council for consideration; and WHEREAS, the appointment to said vacancy meets the requirement of Ukiah Municipal Code §7030, that a City resident of driving age be appointed as a member of the Traffic Engineering Committee; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ukiah City Council hereby makes the appointment of Benjamin Kaggvama to fill the vacancy of a public member on the Traffic Engineering Committee. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 1999, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: Jim Mastin, Mayor Marie Ulvila, City Clerk resoarafceng TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ~OO MARCH 9, 1999 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT William Fernandez, Chairman Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Rick Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jim Looney, Public Works Superintendent David Lohse, Associate Planner MEMBERS ABSENT Steve Turner, MTA Pete Hoyle, Ukiah Police Department Donna Roberts, Public Member OTHERS PRESENT Eric McMilin STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Fernandez at 3:07 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to approve the minutes of January 12, 1999, as submitted. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Fernandez read audience comments. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS a. Request for Stoll Sign on Washo Avenue at Gobbi Street -Eric McMilin 1051 East Gobbi Street. Eric McMilin, 1051 East Gobbi Street, stated his home is located at the end of East Gobbi Street from Oak Manor Drive, and currently, there is no stop sign at this intersection. He expressed a concern that when vehicles exit the Oak Manor area onto East Gobbi Street the drivers do not acknowledge traffic coming from the East Gobbi Street area; and the increase of vehicle speed at this intersection. He noted there have been several occasions where he has been within inches of being hit by another vehicle. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 9, 1999 PAGE 1 Member Kennedy stated the traffic volume at this intersection does not meet the requirements to warrant a permanent stop sign, and there have been no reported accidents. However, he suggested that given the particular circumstances at this location a temporary stop sign be erected, and the residents of the neighborhood would be notified. Their comments concerning a stop sign at this location would be reviewed by staff and presented to the City Council. Member Harris suggested a stop sign on Gobbi Street for westbound traffic. Member Kennedy stated East Gobbi Street is a thorough faire. He advised there is the possibility of a park development at the end of East Gobbi Street in the near future, at which time the increase of traffic volume may warrant the installation of a stop sign. It was the consensus of the Committee that the residents of the neighborhood be notified in writing of the temporary stop sign, and the residents submit their comments to the Public Works Secretary to be reviewed by staff and submitted to the City Council for further action. Member Lohse advised a study is in the process for the property located at the end of East Gobbi Street for a park, and a possibility the City will receive grant funds for the development. If the grant is approved, the park could be developed this year. Member Harris asked if the residents within this area need to be notified of the temporary stop sign. Member Kennedy suggested that this item initially be presented to the City Council as an informational item after a 60 day demonstration period, the matter would be presented to the City Council for the purpose of receiving public input and taking further action. Discussion followed regarding a temporary stop sign at this intersection for 60 days; the increase of traffic during summer months because of games at the softball fields; door hangers noticing the residents of the temporary stop sign; and the installation of a "stop ahead" sign or flags. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Director of Public Works/Ctiy Engineer present to the City Council a public hearing on the installation of a temporary stop sign for 60 days on Washo at East Gobbi Street. Staff will notify the residents within this area of the public hearing at which time they can give input regarding the stop sign. At the end of 60 days staff will return to the City Council requesting approval, by resolution, of a permanent stop sign within this area or removal of the stop sign. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PAGE 2 ~Op~ MARCH 9, 1999 u'{ II 94 IU a~ I11 ~Ui1f"'._, IUilItlll I{I!ti lll~lt `- ~__ ItIJUI City of Ukiah 300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, Cn 95482-54110 Alt. Aill Henrd; City Engineer FAX No. 463-6204 RE: REQUEST FOR ALOADING/UNLADING 7.ONE LOCAI'EU AT THL' CORNER OF WASHWGTON AVENUE AND HELEN AVENUE C~~~p We are located at 398 Washington Ave. dvectly across the street From the proposed "LOADING/UNLODING ZONE" and are very much opposed to reducing the parking in this area. Parking has been a problem in our neighborhood for as many years as we have lived here (May 1990). In the past year this was aggravated with the addition of the "Nokomis !lead Start Child Development" facility. h will he further aggravated with the expansion of this facility and the proposed "LOADMG/UNLOADING LONE". Adding trt this problem is the completion of housing complex across the street from Nokmnis School. We are certain your tra(lic engineer did not have the same privilege Io observe the parking problem as we have. We have to live iU Fiefore the new homes were buff[ across Gom Nokomis many people parked in the empty IOLS. Out of frustration the Realtor and /or Mr. and Mrs. Cagle needed to post "no parking" signs to put an end to it. As most of the lots arc now built on, there are even more traffic/parking worries since our new neighbors will also have their own requirements. Once the lot parking became unavailable, many ohhe cars proceeded to park in front of our house and in some cases in our yard. As mentioned shove this was further aggravated wish the addition o(thc "Nokomis Head Start Child Development" facility. On numerous occasions we were required to inform parents who stopped by to pick up their child that our driveway was not public parking. Tltis did not always work and we were forced to inform the duector of the "Nokmnis l Icad Start Child Devebpment" program who in most cases tried to help, but unfortmately was not always successful. It is important to understand that normal pick-up times last far longer than the proposed 5 minutes. As you might imagine dtildren are not ready arrd many times there are extended conversations with the teachers, other parents, or the director. Actual employment numbers arc very deceptive when you consider Nokomis School as the place of business- In addition to teachers, aides, custodians, and secretaries you have classroom volunteers. These volunteers, including parents, grandparents, high school students, and college students, all o(whom can spend a half a day nr more providing support to the school. Also, not included in the employment records would he student teachers that work in the classrooms for months n1 a lime. All of These groups further impact the parking problem. IJnfurtunalely we do not have a curb and sidewalk along our IoI. This seems to encourage the people to park in our yard and driveway. We were not provided an opportunity to express our concerns on the addition of the "Nokomis Ilcad Start Child Development" facility. Therefore, the encroachment of the Nokomis !lead Start Child Development facility should bear the responsibilities of upgrading our neighborhood parking-not taking it away. 6y request of thix letter please do not approve the proposed °LOADING/ UNLOADRJG ZONE". Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me ~ 467-1724 Work or 463-0315 Horne. Regard ~t er eland cc: Candace Horsley, Cily Manager Kathy Kinch