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Home My WebLink Abouttecp_101299TRA. 'IC ENGINEERING COMh..TEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 OCTOBER 12, 1999 3:00 P.M. AGENDA HARRIS, LOONEY, LOHSE, HOYLE AND TURNER I. 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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS a. Request for a Bus Stop/Red Curb zone at 1367 South Dora Street, northbound, to replace the Sus Stop in front of Ukiah Convalescent Hospital - Steve Turner, MTA. b. Request to extend Bus Stop/Red Curb zone north 40 feet in front of the island at Frank Zeek School -southbound side of North Bush Street -Steve Turner - MTA. c. Request to relocate northbound MTA bus stop at 1270 North Bush Street (Walnut Village) approximately 60 feet south of the present location -Steve Turner, MTA. a. Request for a loading zone or "NO PARKING" zone located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Helen Avenue -Bill Beard, City Engineer. b. Request for Stop Sign on Washo Avenue at Gobbi Street -Bill Beard, City Engineer V. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT Please call Kathy Kinch at 463-6214 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. R:1\18C A101299 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT Steve Turner, Public Member Otto Bertolero, Interim Director of Public Works David Lohse, Associate Planner Jim Looney, Public Works Superintendent Ben Kageyama, Public Member Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Pete Hoyle, Ukiah Police Department Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting of Septemer 14, 1999, was canceled due to the lack of agenda items. ~~ ~(~i Kathy Kinch, R:11TEC A121499 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 1 OF 4 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 MINUTES Steve Turner, Public Member Pete Hoyle, Ukiah Police Department Bill Beard, Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Lohse, Associate Planner Ben Kageyama, Public Member Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works MEMBERS ABSENT Jim Looney, Public Works Superintendent Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Bruce Evans, Fire Marshal Judy Baugus STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Turner at 3:10 o.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Due to the lack of a quorum of those Members present at the September 21, 1999 meeting, the minutes could not be approved. The minutes will 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 stoplred curb zone will be located south of the second driveway. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE 1 DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS NEW BUSINESS a. Request for a Bus StoofRed Curb zone at 1367 South Dora Street. northbound, to replace the Bus Stog 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. 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 stoplred 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 PAGE2 residential apartment. He noted the bus shelter is 12 feet in width, will be located 38 feet from the north driveway and a further distance 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 ioading/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 school. 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 t0, 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. It 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. b. Request for Stoo Sign on Washo Avenue at Gobbi Street -Bill Beard Citv Engineer 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 PAGES Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works, advised he received a telephone call from the Director of Autumn Leaves, David Palmer, requesting amid-block crosswalk on Gobbi Street to the bus stop. He advised Mr. Palmer the City does not recommend mid- block crosswalk because it gives pedestrians a false sense of security. Vice-Chairman Turner responded there was a bus stop/red curb zone located in front of Ted Myers Insurance on Gobbi Street. Ted Myers requested that the bus stop be relocated away from his business, because people were walking on his lawn and leaning on his sign. MTA asked if the bus stop could be relocated to the east end of his property in front of the parking lot adjacent to the mobile home park. Mr. Myers refused. The bus stop/red curb zone was relocated mid-block between the driveways and the other side of the fence of the recreational parking. He noted he attended the Walkable Community Workshop in Willits were mid-block crosswalks were discussed, and a presentation showed the installation of a temporary island in the left turn lane to assist pedestrians crossing the street. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. ~~t~;~2 Vice-Chairman Steve Turner T~i~ EY,I~1(v. Kathy Kinch, Re~rding Secretary R:1\TEC A071399 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 10, 1999 PAGE 7 MEMO To; Candace Horsley, City Manager From: Marie Ulvila, City Clerk ~r,.r~j Subject: Vacancy: Traffic Engineering Committee Date: September 21, 1999 As you are aware, I have published a notice in the Ukiah Daily Journal to fill a vacancy on the Traffic Engineering Committee 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. An Agenda Summary Report needs to be prepared along with a Resolution to Council to fill the vacancy. Another vacancy has occurred on the Traffic Engineering Committee with the resignation of California Automobile Association (AAA) representative William Fernandez due to his retirement from AAA. The manager of AAA's Ukiah office has informed me that they do not want to provide a representative to the Committee any longer. Mr. Fernandez has been the Chairman of the Traffic Engineering Committee, and now the Committee will need to select a new Chairman. According to the Ukiah Municipal Code Section 7030, which is attached for your review, it stipulates that a representative from the regional automobile club be included on the Committee. Therefore, I would like your opinion as to whether an amendment to this section is necessary by eliminating reference to the automobile club, to stipulate another agency representative on the Committee, or perhaps add another Ukiah resident to the Committee. There are many variables and I would appreciate your input on how to handle this matter. Currently, the Traffic Engineering Committee is comprised of the following individuals: AAA Representative -Vacancy Steve Turner (MTA) Ukiah resident -Vacancy City Engineer Rick Kennedy Police Sgt. Chris Dewey Risk Manager Michael Harris Senior Civil Engineer Cathy McKeon Public Works Supervisor Jim Looney Deputy Public Works Director Rick Seanor Planning Director Bob Sawyer Call me if you have any questions. ' c~~ ,, U~ .FcNT To - --lam- -/ ~;n q Date ~-~~ __ ~ ~~ne // ~~ ~ I . ~n- . al F y(~I 1 at1LFR.E Ol.i From the desk of RICK KENNEDY ~ ~ ~' -~ ~~- ~'- - -// ~ / -~ ~ r 1 , r f ~, ~ p r' ~ i r (_. ~ „ ~, . _ _. i l~, / ... ~~ ~~ J _ _ / f "- / t w.a ~1 ~_ ~. ..,. ` . _ ~.~ ;~ , ~~ :IAH, CA 95482-5400 NEWS RELEASE ADMIN 707/463-G200 PUOLIC SAFETY 9G? G292/GU9 FA%# I07/463~6204 EMAIL ukiahcty(4'Tpsnet 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 463-6217 and an application will be mailed to you. The submittal deadline is 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 1999. The appointment will be made at the regular City Council meeting of October 1, 1999 . Marie Ulvila, City clerk c: KUKI/KIAH KMFB Ukiah Daily Journal KWNE KZYX Main Street News KFWU KOZT Press Democrat KNTI 0106 Clerk:pr82099 "We Are Here To Serve' A t C* - R _ If - -1 ' ? -; .a- r , O - _ ~ N - O P P 7 _ .1 ~ O - m '{ __ ~, mG ao i - ~ ~ NW ~ i \ \. mq WN i = L\ 7Z Jm _ ~ ~~ If1W J7' ~' 'J HN _ \ ~ P~ ~P _ <\ - ~ ~ ~ O z F _ ~ - OU 7 - ~- ~"- N2Zm ~ -- -- ~ NCH Y - ( ~ 07gtiQ - ` OF-OOH -- OWOmY t7C[7NJ v z d o p w ('1 o O ~ > N ~ 4 o w N o ~ ~ w ~ Q Q o Z J ~ N N Q ~1 a ~ ~ ~ 0 0 a ~ ^' w O w ~ ~ N P W 5 ° W Q Z O ~ x ~ _ ~ U w a a N - w o w O ' , ~ Q \ , ' J ~~~~ Donna Roberts 7400 East Road Redwood Valley, CA 95470 707/485-7402 LS ~ LS ~ V August 18, 1999 Mayor, Jim Mastin and Members of the City Council 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 Subject: Resignation from Traffic Engineering Committee Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members: AUG 1 9 ~ggg (:IiY OF UKIAH CITYCLERK'S DEPARTMENT I regret to inform you that I must resign from the Traffic Engineering Committee. I recently sold my townhouse on Sidnie Court and purchased a home in Redwood Valley. As you are aware, I no longer qualify as a resident of the City of Ukiah and therefore I am unable to hold a position on any committees within City government. I have enjoyed working with City staff on several projects, both as a private citizen and as a committee member. I will continue to take an interest in projects in the City and its surrounding areas, such as the Traffic Calming Project on Ford and Clara and the proposed Orchard Avenue Bridge and its connection to Brush Street. As a lifelong resident of Ukiah I will always have a sincere interest in its future. Thank you very much for the opportunity to serve the community in this small way. It has been very educational and very rewarding. Sincerely, Q,,.~...~~~ Donna Roberts cc: Candace Horsely, City Manager Members of the Planning Commission U9, ] L 99 111.32 PA1 ]u7gf°4221 NC'PECl1 BtS OI~t: -- A~ ~O1 City of Ukiah 300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Att. Bill Beard; City Engineer FAX No. 463-6204 RE: REQUEST FOR A LOADING/UNLADING ZONE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WASHINGTON AVENUE AND HELEN AVENUE We are located at 398 Washington Ave. directly across the street from the proposed "LOAllINGlUNLODING 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 Head Start Child Development" facility. II will be further aggravated with the expansion of this facility and the proposed "LOADBJG/IJNLOADING ZONE". Adding to this problem is the completion of housing complex across the street from Nokomis School. We are certain your trallic engineer did not have the same privilege to observe the parking problem as we have. We have to live it! Before the new homes were built across Crom Nokomis many people parked in the empty lots. 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 are now built nq there aze even more traffic/parking worries since our new neighbors will also have thew own requirements. Once the lot parking became unavailable, many of [he cars proceeded to park in front of our house and in some cases in our yard. As mentioned above this was further aggravated with the addition of [he "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. This did not always work and we were forced to inform the director of the "Nokomis llead Start Child Development" program who in most cases tried to help, but unforhmately 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 children are not ready and many times there are extended conversations with the teachers, other parents, or the drector. Actual employment numbers are very deceptive when you consider Nokomis SchooS 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 of whom can spend a half a day or more providing support to the school Also, not included in the employment records would he student teachers that work in dre classrooms Cor months at a time. All of these groups further impact the parking problem. Unfortunately we do not have a curb and sidewalk along our fol. 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 I lead Start Child Development" facility. Therefore, the encroachment of the Nokomis Head Start Child Development facility should bear the responsibilities of upgrading our neighborhood parking -not taking it away By request of this letter please do not approve the proposed "LOADING/ UNLOADING ZONE". Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me @ 467-1724 Work or 463.0315 Home. Regard ~~ Z er eland cc: Candace Horsley, City Manager Kathy Kinch ~, ~, ~ ~, ti - ~7-~--~ ~~..Y \ S ~ o ~ N ~ W P ~ Q s<[ o 7 U ~ ~ ~4 O U N 6 ,1 .. Y;. 5~~ a +L,a '. ~Vl V 07-07-99 16:46 MENDOC I' TRANSIT AUTHORITY ID-707 1760 P.02 serving Mendocino County since 197th Memo To: City of Ukiah's Traffic Engineering Com~ttee From: Pam Rozek, Operations Supervisor Date: July 7, 1999 Subject: BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS Many of the bus stops in Ukiah were established in the early Eighties when the MTA was operating twenty loot vans on most local routes. The Mendocino Transit Authority requests that the following, existing stops, be extended in length to accommodate the new, larger equipment, and that they be designated as no parking zones. WASHINGTON & STATE - Northbound red zone extended to the south. Southbound stop at Savings Bank needs to be painted red. LIGHTING CENTER -Needs to be all red. LONGS -Northbound red zone extended to the north. CLARA -Southbound stop by tracks on Clara needs red curb between the RXR' Crossing and the driveway. MASON & CLARA -Extend the red zone south abou115 ft, WALNUT VILLAGE -Extend red zone to the North. CENTURY CABLE -Extend the red zone to the North FORD ~ STATE -Southbound atop, whole curb area red in front of wall STATE & SEMINARY -Extend the red zone south. THEATER -Extend the red zone south. LUCE 8 STATE -Extend the red zone north to the driveway MandOClno Tranaif Awthor/ty next meeting d. Request for Red Curb on West Side of Leslie Street North of the North Driveway Exiting the Senior Center Parking Lot at 499 Leslie Street -Melissa Phillip Melissa Phillips, Ukiah Senior Center, stated she is requesting a red curb on the east side of Leslie Street, north of the driveway, exiting the Senior Center parking lot. There is an entrance driveway and exit driveway, and when large trucks park on-street between the two driveways, it is very difficult for the senior citizens to have clear sight visibility of oncoming traffic when exiting the driveway. Chairman Fernandez advised it is very difficult to have clear sight visibility when vehicles are parked on-street and when individuals are walking or standing on the sidewalk. Member Woods advised the vehicle parked in front of the Senior Center has been tagged by the Police Department as a possible abandoned vehicle. He also advised there is evidence the curb was painted red seven feet from the north driveway atone time, and that the truck encroaches four feet into the red curb area. Member Looney suggested the Public Works Department repaint the existing seven foot red curb to allow clear sight visibility rather than eliminating on-street parking. He noted that due to the fact there is an existing 7 foot red curb, the request does not need approval from the City Council. ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Turner, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Public Works Department repaint the existing seven foot red curb on the east side of Leslie Street, north of the north driveway exiting the Ukiah Senior Center located at 499 Leslie Street. Jk 7ct,.s ~h~t ~._n,. i `i~t:_.;~`l .;?_n,t ~c_t,,.ci.i,.~ ~ l,~r~ ,t1.¢ .+~1N-~. Cr..-x ',aL~,~~F~+z,. ~vv~ ~~-I.a .ilr..w~. 1`~~.~;i ~~~~~~~; NCO HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Judy Baugus Site Supervisor 499 Washington Ave Ukiah, CA 95482 ~ ~ ~ ~(~ `~~~ July S, 1999 ~~~ Traffic Committee / ~1~:~-, 300 Seminary r~ Ukiah, CA 95482 The Nokomis Head Start Child Development Program is located on the corner of Washington Ave. and Helen Ave. Many neighbors are upset due to the parking impact. I am looking for solutions that enable us to maintain positive relationships in the community. I would like to request the committee consider the following items: 1. Place a loading zone where families can briefly park to drop off children. 2. Place a no parking sign on Washington Ave. by the fire hydrant. 3. Put a handicap parking space on a flat surface on Washington Ave. I thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, ~ ~-~ ~7~~~ Baugus