HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_030999 (unsigned)TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
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
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 Stop 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.
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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.
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Phasing of Northbound and Southbound Lights on North State Street at Norton and
Scott Streets -Steve Turner. MTA
Member Kennedy stated he spoke with Member Turner regarding this issue, however,
due to the absence of Member Turner this item be continued to the next scheduled
meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
N/A
COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS
Member Kennedy reported that Mike Bielenberg of Mrs. Denson's Cookie Company made
a request at the December 8, 1998 meeting, for a red curb on the south side of Brush
Street between the NATCO and Soda Creek Press driveways toeliminate on-street parking
because it had become extremely difficult for trucks and trailers to back-up into the 31-foot
driveway for loading and unloading, due to the increase of vehicle traffic because of the
relocation of the County offices.
Bob Neilson of Neilson Automotive and Truck attended the meeting opposing the red curb.
The Committee denied the request fora 30-foot red curb on the south side of Brush Street
between the NATCO and Soda Creek Press Driveways, to eliminate on-street parking.
He advised that shortly after this meeting he received a traffic accident report for this area
involving two vehicles.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Chairman William Fernandez
Kathy Kinch, Recording Secretary
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