HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_031400TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE
MARCH 14, 2000
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT
Steve Turner, Public Member
Ben Kageyama, Public Member
Otto Bertolero, Interim Director of Public Works
David Lohse, Associate Planner
MEMBERS ABSENT
Pete Hoyle, Ukiah Police Department
Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer
Jim Looney, Public Works Supervisor
STAFF PRESENT
Rick Seanor
Deputy Director of Public Works
Chuck Yates
Ukiah Fire Department
Kathy Kinch
Administrative Secretary
The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Turner
at 3:09 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ON A MOTION by Member Bertolero, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an
all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the minutes of the Traffic Engineering
Committee be approved as submitted. Member Kageyama abstained.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Officers
ON A MOTION by Member Seanor, seconded by Member Bertolero, it was carried by an
all AYE voice vote of the members present, to elect Steve Turner as Chairman.
ON A MOTION by Chairman Turner, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an all
AYE voice vote of the members present, to elect Ben Kageyama as Vice-Chairman.
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OLD BUSINESS
Request that the temporary removal of two parking spaces on the north side of
Seminary Avenue at the intersection of Seminary Avenue and South State Street
become permanent -Bruce Evans. Fire Marshal
Chuck Yates, Fire Captain, Ukiah Fire Department, reported that the temporary removal
of two on-street parking spaces on the north side of Seminary Avenue, at the intersection
of South State Street, has been very effective, improved sight visibility, and easier to make
right-hand turns. He is requesting that the removal of the two on-street parking spaces
become permanent. He advised there have been several occasions when emergency
vehicles are approaching the intersection at Code 3, and a vehicle is stopped at the
intersection. The removal of the two parking spaces allowed the emergency response
vehicles to safely approach and pass the vehicle, preventing the driver from entering onto
State Street in unsafe conditions. He noted there are at least five calls per day.
Member Lohse advised he has observed the emergency response vehicles approach the
intersection in Code 3, and another vehicle is stopped at the intersection. The vehicle was
able to remain stopped allowing the emergency response vehicles to safely pass. He
agreed that the removal of the two on-street parking spaces is very effective.
ON A MOTION by Member Lohse, seconded by Member Bertolero, it was carried by an
all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee
recommend to the City Council the approval of the permanent removal of two on-street
parking spaces on the south side of the median on Seminary Avenue at State Street for
eastbound traffic, and that those parking spaces properly be signed "NO PARKING".
NEW BUSINESS
_Request to establish a bus stop southbound on North State Street between the
entrances to the Food Bank (888 North State Street) and Lee's Fast Foods (816
North State Streetl specifically 240 feet south of the traffic signal post at Low Gap
Road, extending the full 25 foot length of the curb.
Chairman Turner requested this item be continued to the next scheduled meeting.
c. Request to change meeting date and time -Ben Kaaevama
Member Kageyama advised he was recently promoted to Deputy Director of
Transportation. The Board of Supervisors meets regularly on the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m., and he may be requested to attend the Board
meetings.
ON A MOTION by Chairman Turner, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an all
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AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee meeting
date be changed to the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. If the meeting date and
time is specified by City Ordinance, the Ordinance be revised to allow discretion by the
Committee to reschedule the meeting as needed.
d. Review of City-wide proposed speed zones -Rick Seanor. Deputy Director of Public
Works.
Member Seanor presented to the Committee a list of all proposed speed zones within City
limits based on recent surveys completed by the City. City staff is preparing an ordinance
on the proposed speed zones for City Council action on March 15, 2000. He noted that
all streets within City limits have a 25 m.p.h. speed zone unless otherwise posted, City
Code Section 7070.
He advised the proposed speed zone shows Leslie Street at 30 m.p.h., from Gobbi Street
and Perkins Street. Leslie Street will be changed to reflect 25 m.p.h. He also advised that
Gobbi Street, from Dora Street and Leslie Street is currently 30 m.p.h. The proposed
speed zone reflects Gobbi Street at 25 m.p.h.
Discussion followed regarding the proposed speed zone changes, posting of the
appropriate speed zone signs, and the proposed speed zone change on Gobbi Street to
25 m.p.h. may help resolve the issue of a mid-block crosswalk for the Autumn Leaves and
mobile home residents.
ON A MOTION by Member Lohse, seconded by Member Kageyama, it was carried by an
all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee
recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed speed zones.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Chairman Turner requested that this item be continued to the next scheduled meeting.
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C.
Member Bertolero advised the request for a speed zone change on Leslie Street is
included in the proposed speed zones for City Council action on March 15, 2000.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
N/A
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
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Chairman Steve Turner
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Kathy Kinch, Reco ding Secretary
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