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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_101601TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CMC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2001 3:00 P.M. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: Kageyama, Harris, Looney, Lohse, Steele, Walker, and Turner II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 21, 2001 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. ANNOUNCEMENT -Resignation of Diane Zucker DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: VI. OLD BUSINESS a. Issues related to on-street parking on West Church and West Stephenson Streets near Trinity School -Jim Looney, Public Works Department (No action scheduled - continued to November 20, 2001 meeting). b. Update regarding increased traffic speed on Lorraine Street -Katherine La Rue, 7 Lorraine Street c. Discussion and possible action regarding increased traffic speed on Marshall Street - John Champion d. Request to change loading zone adjacent to Sports Attic, between North School and North State Streets, to parking spaces, and a loading zone established at the end of the block in front of the former Wildberger's Market -Richard Cleland, owner of Sports Attic (No Action -continued to November 20, 2001 meeting) e. Update on request regarding diagonal parking in front of First Christian Church at 140 N. Spring Street Spring Street between Perkins and Standley Streets -Harold Phillips -First Christian Church. V. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding request to reconsider action taken at intersection of Smith Street and Oak Street -Peter Richardson, Rainbow Construction (Memorandum attached) b. Discussion and possible action to reconsider length of "No Parking Zone" on Leslie Street at Perkins Street -Cindy Allred -Allred Construction. (Letter Attached) VI. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNAMENT 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\TEC A0101601 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2001 3:00 P.M. MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Steve Turner, Public Member John Champion Ben Kageyama, Public Member Diane Zucker, Public Member Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Diana Steele, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jim Looney, Public Works Supervisor Dan Walker, Ukiah Police Department MEMBERS ABSENT David Lohse, Associate Planner II STAFF PRESENT Candace Horsley, City Manager Rick Seanor, Dep. Dir. of Public Works Kathy Kinch, Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Turner at 3:02 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. Chairman Turner stated he has accepted a position with Ukiah Unified School District's Transportation office. He will remain as the designated representative for Mendocino Transit Authority until his position is filled. Due to a conflict in scheduled meetings with Ukiah Unified and the Traffic Engineering Committee, Chairman Turner left the meeting at 3:07 p.m. Member Zucker stated she has accepted afull-time teaching position. Her class is held on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 19, 2001 Vice-Chairman Kageyama made a correction on Page 3, correct the spelling of "delineators". Member Steele made a correction on Page 3, change "parallel parking" to "diagonal MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2001 Page 1 of 7 parking". ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to approve the June 19, 2001 minutes as corrected. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: OLD BUSINESS f. Discussion and possible action regarding increased traffic speed on Marshall Street - John Champion Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works, reported on August 10, 2001, a radar survey was performed on Marshall Street during the hours of 2:15 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. The survey resulted in 85% of the vehicles traveling at 25 m.p.h. Member Harris stated vehicles have been parked on the street and not moved within the 72 hour statutory parking limit. He asked if citations had been issued to the owners of the vehicles. Member Looney responded he reported the parking issue to the Police Department Dispatch. Member Zucker asked is there is a number count of vehicles using Marshall Street as short cut to Main Street. Member Seanor responded no. The speed survey is a traffic count for both east and west traffic and is based on a 100 vehicle count. Member Steele suggested installing bot dots on the centerline. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of installing speed humps, bot dots, cutting the pavement down the centerline; and employees of Redding Auto Repair parking their vehicles on Marshall Street. The possibility of installing a partial barrier on Marshall Street at Gobbi Street to prevent traffic from making aright-hand turn onto Marshall. This would allow two-way traffic on Marshall Street, entering from Main Street, and allow traffic to exit from Marshall Street to Gobbi Street. It was further discussed the possibility of traffic making aright-hand turn from Gobbi Street onto Marshall by going around the barrier; and preventing traffic to use Marshall Street would increase traffic at the intersection of Main and Gobbi Streets. Acting Chairman Kageyama suggested addressing this issue in the Downtown Traffic Circulation Study. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2001 Page 2 of 7 Member Steele responded it could be eight months before the traffic study is completed. Member Harris requested the Police Department address the long-term parking of vehicles, cite those vehicles parked within the red zone, and place the radar trailer on Marshall Street. He suggested the possibility of extending the existing red curb at the fire hydrant. Member Looney suggested placing the partial barrier on Marshall Street at Gobbi Street on a two-month trail basis. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Zucker, the Traffic Engineering Committee requested the Ukiah Police Department address the issue of vehicles parked on Marshall Street over the 72 hour statutory parking period, and issue citations to vehicles parked in the red zone. The Engineering Division design speed bumps to be reviewed by the Committee at the next scheduled meeting, and the Public Works Department is to notify the residents on Marshall Street of the request for the installation of speed bumps. Motion Fails Candace Horsley, City Manager, recommended temporary speed dots to slow down traffic. Mr. Seanor advised the bot dots are a hazard to bicyclists during winter weather. Member Looney expressed bot dots will not discourage vehicles using Marshall Street. A lengthy discussion continued regarding bot dots or speed humps would slow down traffic; the possibility of installing a "Do Not Enter" sign on Marshall Street at Gobbi Street; and restrict right-hand turning from Gobbi Street onto Marshall Street during certain hours. Mr. Champion stated the City of Ukiah Ambulance has responded three times to assist residents on Marshall Street, entering from Main Street. ON A MOTION by Member Steele, seconded by Member Zucker, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, the Public Works Department will place traffic counters on the northbound lane and turning boards on Marshall Street at Gobbi and Main Streets. It is requested the Ukiah Police Department address the issue of vehicles parked on Marshall Street over the 72 hour statutory time period and issue citations to vehicles parked in the red zone. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2001 Page 3 of 7 IV. NEW BUSINESS a. .Discussion and possible action regarding request to reconsider action taken at intersection of Smith Street and Oak Street -Peter Richardson. Rainbow Construction Member Steele requested this item be continued to the next scheduled meeting when Mr. Richardson would be able to attend. She advised Mr. Richardson is requesting to shorten the existing red zone by the curb return and the removal of the existing red curb zone on Oak Street, the left hand curb cut, located by the roll up door and garage entrance to Rainbow Construction. By shortening the red zone would reduce clear site visibility at the intersection of Smith and Oak Streets. Member Looney stated the red zone located by the garage allows a turning radius for vehicles exiting the garage and allows clear site distance. He quoted from the Ukiah City Ordinance "at any place within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, a central traffic district or any business district when such place is indicated by appropriate signs or red paint upon the curb surface except that a bus may stop it is a no parking area." Candace Horsley, City Manager, stated the red curb allows clear site visibility of on- coming traffic at the intersection of Smith and Oak Streets. ON A MOTION by Member Steele, seconded by Member Harris, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, the Public Works Department is to measure 6 feet back of the existing red zone on Oak Street, park a vehicle in the red zone, have another vehicle pull up to the intersection of Smith Street and Oak Street to observe if there is a clear line of site. The Committee is to invite Peter Richardson to the next scheduled meeting. b. Discussion and possible action regarding request to implement traffic calming measures on Mendocino Drive. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to continue this item to the next scheduled meeting. V. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on action regarding sight distance on Gibson Street at North Oak Street- Charles Ruelle, 980 North Oak Member Steele stated Mr. Ruelle spoke at the June 20, 2000 meeting, stating his home is located across the street and south of the intersection. Mr. Ruelle advised the Sizemore's purchased their home in the 1980's and planted a hedge on the southwest side of the intersection for privacy, and on the north side of Gibson Street there is a blackberry patch MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2001 Page 4 of 7 and no sidewalk. Mr. Ruelle expressed a concern that the hedge creates a visual restriction when making a turn onto Oak Street from Gibson Street. Member Steele advised the Public Works Department will be sending a letter to the homeowners. b. Update on action regarding traffic delays at Despina and Low Gao to include letter to Ukiah Unified School District -Steve Turner. MTA Member Steele stated at the February 20, 2001 meeting, Steve Turner advised he received concerns from an MTA bus driver regarding traffic delays at the intersection of Low Gap Road between Despina and North Bush Street. The driver observed the school crossing guard at Low Gap Road and Bush Street crossing one child at a time. Chairman Turner stated he would send a letter to Ukiah Unified School District, with a copy to the Ukiah Police Department, addressing the issue of the traffic delays, request that the crossing guard receive crossing guard training addressing how to facilitate traffic through the intersection. City Manager, Candace Horsley, stated she will write a letter to Ukiah Unified School District regarding this issue. c. Discussion and possible action regarding on-street parking on West Church and West Stephenson Streets near Trinity School -Jim Looney, Public Works Department As discussed at the March 20, 2001 meeting, the Street Department Street Sweepers brought this issue to the attention of Member Looney. The Street Sweepers expressed concerns that they have difficulty passing through W. Church and W. Stephensen safely due to on-street parking. West Stephensen has no curb and gutter for vehicles to park against, and vehicles are parked randomly. There are residents on the north side of W. Church and Trinity School on the south side. A motion was made that the Public Works Department was to prepare information identifying land use, right-of-way, on-street parking use during evening hours, W. Church Street width from curb to curb from Dora to Highland, a map showing the orientation of residential homes, and the existing no parking zones. Staff is to notify Fire Marshall Chuck Yates, Trinity School, and residents within the area of the issue. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to continue this item to the November 20, 2001 meeting. The Public Works Department is to prepare information identifying land use, right-of-way, on-street parking use during evening hours, W. Church Street width from curb to curb from Dora to Highland, a map showing the orientation of residential homes, and the existing no parking zones. Staff is to notify Fire Marshall Chuck Yates, Trinity School, and residents within the area of the issue. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2001 Page 5 of 7 d. Discussion and possible action on parking adjacent to intersection of School Street and Smith Street -Dave Lohse. Planning Department ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to include this item in the Downtown Traffic Circulation Study, and to be presented to the Committee at a future date. e. Discussion and possible action regarding increased traffic soeed on Lorraine Street - Katherine La Rue, 7 Lorraine Street ON A MOTION by Member Steele, seconded by Member Harris, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to continue this item to the September 18, 2001 meeting. g. Update on action regarding on-street parking and line-of-sight at the intersection of Oak and Smith Streets -Councilwoman Kathy Libby Member Steele stated the City Attorney advised if on-street parking is reduced by a red curb, the request has to be approved by the City Council. h. Discussion and possible action on request to change loading zone adjacent to Sports Attic, between North School and North State Streets, to parking spaces, and a loading zone established at the end of the block in front of the former Wildberger's Market -Richard Cleland, owner of Sports Attic ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Zucker, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to continue this item to the October 16, 2001 meeting. The Public Works Department will measure the west end block of Standley Street for the proposed red zone between the crosswalk and loading zone; determine the number of parking spaces to be established after the removal of the loading zone on School Street, and bring all information back to the Committee. i. Update on request regarding diaoonal parking in front of church at 140 N. Spring Street Spring Street between Perkins and Standlev Streets -Harold Phillips-FrstChristian Church ON A MOTION by Member Zucker, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Public Works Department notify the residents of the request and bring all information back to the Committee. This item is to be continued to the September 18, 2001 meeting. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2001 Page 6 of 7 COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS None. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS None ADJOURNAMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. i; ,. Actin an 4 g ama r ~C~,~P~~o ~ ~~,~ rl CY1 Kathy Kinch _ Recording Secretary R:1\TEC M082101 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2001 Page 7 of 7 Summary of Mailing and Comments Properties noticed: 22 Comments received: 5 (All opposed to the proposed parking striping) 1. Jane & Craig Rohrbough -Strongly concerned about the approval of the diagonal parking. Bike traffic would be forced toward the centerline. 2. Scott Ivey -Concerned about the eastbound traffic on Standley Street turning right on Spring Street and hitting the cars that are diagonally parked on Spring Street. Mr. Ivey also commented that a stop sign at the intersection of Spring Street and Standley Street would improve the proposed and existing conditions. 3. Denise Eriksen -Does not want a parking lot on the side of the street in her neighborhood. That would invite cars to park in her neighborhood. It would be the only diagonal parking spaces that she knows of in town in a residential area. 4. Donna Worster -Does not want the City proposed plan. She would not mind the option of non-striped diagonal parking that is permitted on Sunday only. She does not like the idea of shifting the centerline location from block to block. She feels that this is quite dangerous. It does not appear that the proposed parking layout would add a significant amount of parking spaces. Fred Schneiter -Opposed to the parking layout plan. He does not like the idea of shifting the centerline location from block to block. Striping would change the face of the neighborhood. It does not appear that the proposed parking layout would add a significant amount of parking spaces. C:\Projects\Properly Owner Generated\POG-01-02 First Christian\Summary of Mailing and Comments.doc Last printed IO/16/01 2:08 PM Perkins .~ v ~. y w 4.3ft ~' 59.Stt t` ~ ~ ~!.$y d j '~v v N O _ O / Ila Street ~tandiey MEMORANDUM DATE: August 16, 2001 TO: Diana Steele, Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: Larry W. DeKnoblough, Assistant Redevelopment Director ` '^> ~ SUBJECT: Request for reconsideration of No Parking Zone, northeast corner of Smith and Oak Streets I have recently received a verbal request from the property owner of 294 W Smith Street for the reconsideration of the recent extension of the No Parking Zone at he northeast corner of Smith and Oak Streets. As this item was originally considered by the Traffic Engineering Committee I would appreciate their reconsideration of this matter at the earliest possible opportunity. ~orziP DianaRainbow.mem September 24, 2001 Diana Steele Director of Public Works/City Engineer 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Deaz Diana, The reason your office did not heaz from us regazding this pazking issue is because we planned on attending the public heazing on August 15, 2001, unfortunately we were five minutes late and missed being heazd. Therefore the City Council went forwazd to pass your proposal. Our intention was to discuss what Timm and I feel could be a fair compromise. We would like to see the No Pazking zone shortened to the garage on the East Side of Leslie Street to allow access. Thank you for being willing to review our request with the Traffic Engineering Committee. I can be reached most all day Tuesday through Friday at the 401 E Perkins Street buflding (462-3637) and would like to discuss or answer any questions regazding this issue. Sincerely, f ni; Cindy Allred Allred Construction P.O. Box 540 Talmage, CA 95481-0540 Kathy Kinch From: Diana Steele [dianas@cityofukiah.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 2:03 PM To: Kathy Kinch (E-mail); Rick Seanor (E-mail) Subject: TEC I have received a letter from Timm and Cindy Allred requesting reconsideration of the Council Action recently taken to establish the No Parking Zone along Leslie. Please agendize it under new business. Diana Steele Dir. Pub. Works/City Engr. 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QI ' ~ -y Q 2 '~ ~~ u~' d G `Z n- ~ ~ , O.p O ,~ 0 ON NCO I ~ A ~~r ~ N ~~' N ~ Y ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ iCi ~ ~ ~ .- O Nl ~ I r' O ~ ~~ N ~ N m. ~.~ ~ N N I i p ~ I f 1 21 a~ ..~ 1 1 _J~ ici~ 1 ~ ~ : I I . 1 9 c~ w 33 ~9 m' R N q O n4 F (^1 N O 0 r L .; /~~~ C~ TO: Traffic Engineering Committee FROM: Diane Zucker To the members of the traffic engineering committee, I regretfully must submit my resignation from the committee because my new teaching position requires me to teach in the late afternoons. It has been a pleasure to be a part of a committee that works so well together. Sincerely, /-, l~~C( ~.c'2 'fit Diane Zucker ~~