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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_092402TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 3:00 P.M. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: Kageyama, Harris, Looney, Lohse, Seanor, Walker, Pilant, and Cotroneo II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 16, 2002 III. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The TrafFlc 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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: IV. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding continuing problems caused by parking along the east side of North Bush Street, approaching Low Gap Road, as stated by Ruth Toxqui, 821 North Bush Street. Continued to September 17, 2002 meeting. b. Update from Subcommittee regarding parking and public safety issues in the neighborhood of Dora, Highland, Standley, Clay and Smith Streets near Trinity School -Continued to September 17, 2002 meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding on-street parking on State and Standley Streets located near the Courthouse and the removal of the red zones on Standley Street and the law enforcement parking area on School Street and established disabled on-street parking -Tony Xabier, Fort Bragg. b. Discussion and possible action regarding installing a crosswalk on Leslie Street in front of River Oaks Charter School, 555 Leslie Street -Bart Kaplan. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the installation of flashing lights at City crosswalks - John Newfield d. Discussion and possible action regarding issuance of commercial truck parking on Seminary Avenue -Captain Chuck Yates, Ukiah Fire Department. e. Discussion and possible action regarding extending the existing red curb an additional 40- feet located on the north side of Mendocino Drive, east of the crosswalk-Greg Heitkamp, Ukiah Police Department. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE September 24, 2002 Page 2 VI. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VIII. MISCELLANEOUS TEEMS Update on crosswalk stamping machine. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT A FUTURE DATE Discussion and possible action regarding MTA bus stop on South Dora between the new Public Health building and Laws Avenue -Doug Pilant, MTA -October 15, 2002 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Please call Kathy Kinch at 463-6214 if you are unable t0 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 A091702 CITY OF UKIAH Traffic Engineering Committee Agenda Regular Meeting 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 August 20, 2002 3:00 p.m. NOTICE The regular meeting of the Traffic Engineering Committee for Tuesday, August 20, 2002, is canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 24, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No.3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 JULY 16, 2002 MINUTES Kevin Cotroneo, Public Member Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Dan Walker, Ukiah Police Department Jim Looney, Public Works Supervisor David Lohse, Associate Planner II Rick Seanor, Dep. Dir. of Public Works Ben Kageyama, Chairman OTHERS PRESENT John Champion Victoria Champion Andrea Werra MEMBERS ABSENT Doug Pilant, Public Member STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch, Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kageyama at 3:02 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Seanor made a correction on Page 2, Paragraph 2, to delete the word "sidewalk". The sentence to read: "Member Seanor responded the standard width for traffic lanes is 12-feet from the centerline, and utility poles are located behind the curb." On Page 3, Paragraph 3, change "west to east" to "east to west". The sentence to read: "Member Pilant stated he and Member Seanor visited the site. The bus stop adjacent to Diamonds and Gold is the only bus stop on the west side in the downtown area, and has been a long established and very important stop. The bus travels this route 14 times per day from east to west." ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Seanor, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to approve the minutes of May 21, 2002, as amended. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding request from Victoria Champion for painted red curbs on Marshall Street -Victoria Champion. 674 Marshall Street Member Seanor reported Staff received a letter from Victoria Champion regarding the increase of traffic and on-street parking on Marshall Street. Ms. Champion is requesting an additional 4' red curb north of the north driveway, and 4' red curb south of the south driveway, leaving two standard on-street parking spaces located in front of the apartments at 688 and 674 Marshall Street. Ms. Champion is requesting the additional red curb due to unclear sight visibility when exiting the driveways. John Champion stated motor homes and large trucks utilize the on-street parking making it very difficult to have clear site visibility when exiting the driveways. Member Harris asked were the properly owner and residents notified of the request. Mr. Champion responded yes. Member Harris asked would establishing the red curb require approval from the City Council. Member Looney responded no. Establishing a red curb at each driveway transition, 4 feet in length, is standard. With the additional red curbs at each transition, approximately 40-feet remain for two standard on-street parking spaces. He noted the curb between the two driveways is 15- feet in length and is not adequate for a standard parking space. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the request and authorize the Public Works Department to establish a 4-foot red curb north of the north driveway transition in front of 688 Marshall; a 4-foot red curb south of the south driveway transition located in front of 674 Marshall Street; and red curb the entire 15-foot curb between 688 and 674 Marshall in front of the planter area and green utility box, on the south side of Marshall Street. b. Discussion and possible action per request from Andrea Werra reaardino installation of a stop sign at Standley and Barnes, and soeedino vehicles on West Standlev Street-Andrea Werra 901 W. Standlev Street. Member Seanor reported Staff received a letter from Andrea Werra requesting a stop sign at the intersection of Standley and Barnes Streets due to the increase of traffic and traffic speed. The Committee discussed this issue at the December 19, 1995 and February 13, 1996 meetings as follows: At the December 19, 1995 meeting, the Committee approved a motion to request the Public Works Department simultaneously install additional signs to create a temporary all-way stop at Highland and Standley, and afour-way stop at Barnes and Standley, and to have the Engineering Department conduct a speed survey to see the accomplishments of these actions. At the February 13, 1996 meeting, City Engineer Staff reported that traffic studies were completed and presented figures both before and after the installation of the temporary stop signs on West Standley Street at both Barnes Street and Highland Avenue. A radar gun was used to determine the speeds of vehicles during the time period of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. A pneumatic tube type traffic counter was used to count the traffic over a 24-hour period of time on both Standley Street and Highland Avenue. In addition, traffic was videotaped passing point east of Barnes Street from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The Cumulative Speed Curve sheets and supporting data showed the following: 1. The 85th percentile speed, as measured on Standley Street midway between Barnes Avenue and Highland Avenue, reduced from 34.7 MPH to 32.4 MPH after temporary stop signs were installed. Speeds of 54 vehicles were taken before stop signs were installed and the speed of 48 vehicles were taken after they were installed. A 30-mile speed range, called a Pace, reduced from a range of 26 to 36 MPH to a range of 23 to 33 MPH after temporary stop signs were installed. Traffic counts indicated the installation of the stop signs resulted in the diversion of traffic to Highland Avenue from West Standley Street. Three hundred forty eight (348) vehicles used Highland Avenue and 571 vehicles used the east leg of West Standley Street before the installation of the temporary stop signs. That means 37.9% of this total of 919 vehicles were using Highland Avenue. Once stop signs were installed, 434 vehicles used Highland Avenue and 503 vehicles used the east leg of West Standley Street, which means 46.3% of this total of 937 vehicles were then using Highland Avenue. The increase from 37.9% to 46.3% is significant. A review of the SWITERS Report on this part of West Standley Street indicates there were three accidents in the last twelve months and one accident in the twelve previous months. It appears that the installation of temporary stop signs had the following effects: Speed is not appreciably reduced. 2. Traffic patterns may have changed to use Highland Avenue instead of Standley Street. There may be an increase in noise and traffic congestion. 4. None of the three warrants set by Caltrans appears to be met for the installation of Multi-way Stop signs. Eight (8) calls were received at the Civic Center from people with comments relative to the temporary stop signs. A tabulation of the results are as follows: In favor of stops at Highland Avenue In favor of stops at Barnes Street Opposed to stops at Highland Avenue Opposed to stops at Barnes Street At the February 13, 1996 meeting, the Committee approved a motion and the request was defeated to recommend to the City Council the installation of stop signs on Standley Avenue at Barnes Street. Member Seanor also reported on the Caltrans Warrants for Stop Sign and Multi-way Stop Signs. Stop signs should ordinarily be used only where the volume of traffic on intersecting roads is approximately equal; and an accident problem exists, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12-month period. He reviewed the SWITERS Report from January 1, 1999 through December 2001. In a three-year period there have been two accidents. The first accident occurred in 1999 when a vehicle traveling southbound on Barnes failed to stop at the stop sign, broad siding another vehicle; the second occurred in 2000 at Barnes and Standley where the driver was sited for unsafe driving. 2001 reported no accidents. Andrea Werra, 901 W. Standley Street, stated she has lived in her home for over 20 years. The increase of traffic and traffic speed exceeding 50 m.p.h. is making it very difficult to live in this area. Construction has started on the development of new homes in the area, which will eventually add more traffic. There is a downhill slope on Standley causing vehicles to pick up speed. A large volume of traffic comes from Anton Stadium, Ukiah Golf Course, and Todd Grove Park. During the placement of the temporary stop signs there was very little traffic and the traffic speed was reduced considerably. She noted the resident who opposed the request before has reconsidered and would approve the stop sign. Member Looney stated the installation of stop signs is an obstruction to the flow of traffic and moves the traffic from an area to another area; and stop signs are not to be used a for speed control. Member Harris asked what is the speed limit within this area Member Seanor responded 25 m.p.h. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the traffic volume and traffic speed within the area; placement of the radar trailer at this location; when approaching Barnes Street vehicles have to enter into Standley Street for clear site visibility; there are insufficient warrants for the installation of the stop sign; this location will be included in the Traffic Circulation Study. ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Harris, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee deny the request to install a stop sign at Standley and Barnes Streets. It is recommended that this area of Highland, Barnes and Standley Streets be included in the Traffic Circulation Study. c. Discussion and possible action per request from Officer Barrv Inman regarding parkins issues at Yokavo School. Officer Barry Inman reported the last four years the Ukiah Police Department has received complaints at the beginning and end of each school year regarding vehicle traffic congestion, blocking the designated bicycle lane, and the hazard to children and other pedestrians. The traffic problem occurs at 2:25 p.m. when students are picked up from school. He has been assisting Staff at Yokayo School and the Ukiah Unified School District Transportation Department in developing a solution for the vehicle traffic problem. One of the problems is the parking along the curb north of the student pick up area (exits onto Mendocino Drive) and south of the bus loading zone in front of the school on Dora Street. The parking area is large enough for two vehicles. When a vehicle or vehicles park in this area during student pick up time, the flow of traffic is disrupted causing other vehicles to pull into the pickup area, block or park in the bicycle lane, and cause a hazard to others. The curb between the bus loading zone and the student pick up area located at the south end of the school has been designated vehicle parking while waiting to move forward into the pick up area. There are two teachers who parkin this area routinely because they are disabled. He spoke with the Principal and the school will designate disabled parking on Mendocino Drive. The amount of vehicle traffic has increased and the designated parking area has been defeated from its original purpose. He is requesting "no parking" between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Member Seanor reported in Citv of Ukiah Code Section 7150. Parkins Adiacent to Schools, states "The City Traffic Engineer (the Committee) is hereby authorized to install signs indicating no parking upon that side of any street adjacent to any school property when such parking would interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation." Parking Prohibited on Narrow Streets, "The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to place signs or markings indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed 20 feet or upon one side of a street as indicated by such signs or markings when the width of the roadway does not exceed thirty feet." A lengthy discussion followed regarding the increase of traffic and the parking areas; 14 portable buildings were placed on the property; parents parking along the fence on Mendocino Drive to pick up their children; vehicles double parking and blocking the bicycle lane on Dora Street; and parking on the north side is designated Staff parking. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by a roll call vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the request to install a sign designating No Parking between 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m, while school is in session". The designated area to be posted °No Parking" is the area south of the south driveway to the bus pick up area. AYES: Members Harris, Lohse, Seanor, Walker, Cotroneo, and Chairman Kageyama. NOES: Members Looney. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Member Pilant. d. Discussion and possible action Der request from Wendv McNerlin regarding speeding vehicles on Mendocino Drive -Wendv McNerlin 494 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, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommend this request be included in the Traffic Circulation Study, and that no further action be taken at this time. e. Discussion and possible action per reguest from Jennifer Colvin regarding crosswalks on State Street -Jennifer Colvin. 436 N Pine Street ON A MOTION by Member Lohse, seconded by Member Harris, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to continue this item to the next scheduled meeting. Member Seanor reported Redwood Academy Charter School located at the 12u' District Fairgrounds has a crossing guard for the morning and afternoon arrival and departure of the children. Member Harris stated it is the responsibility of the Charter School to provide safe crossing for the children. Member Looney reported diagonal striping will be established at the crosswalks located on South State Street in front of Fosters Freeze and at the intersection of Gobbi and Leslie Streets. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on parking issues along the east side of North Bush Street approaching Low Gao Road. 1Ruth Toxguil -Rick Seanor Deoutv Director of Public Works. Member Seanor reported he spoke with Ms. Toxqui regarding the on-street parking. Ms. Toxqui stated the on-street parking has improved dramatically since Public Health relocated to their new location on July 31, 2002. Member Looney advised he visited the site and there were two vehicles parked on the street. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS N/A ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p. m. Ch' nBnl a Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary R:1\MINUTES\TEC M071602 ~~ October 10, 2002 Mr. Toby Xabier Post Office Box 578 Fort Bragg, California 95437 SUBJECT: PARKING CONCERNS IN THE AREA OF THE COURTHOUSE Dear Mr. Xabier, Recently, the City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC) met and one of the items on the agenda was the list of concerns you shared with Captain Chris Dewey of the Ukiah Police Department on August 9, 2002. Captain Dewey forwarded your concerns to the TEC for consideration. The Administrative Secretary for the Public Works Department contacted you by telephone on one occasion and left a message for you on another regarding the meeting scheduled for September 24'". Since you were unable to attend, I am writing to summarize the discussions of the TEC in that meeting. The two items you suggested that were referred to the TEC are: The Grand Jury may need additional disabled parking near the Courthouse because of the make-up of personnel who volunteer their time as Grand Jury Members. 2. The red zones on Standley Street and the law enforcement parking area on School Street should be adjusted so that additional disabled parking was available. On your first point, the TEC felt that this is something the Grand Jury as a whole, or as individuals, should take up with the Superior Court. The make-up of the Grand Jury may be different each time, and those administering the jury function need to determine how best to meet the needs. The City Downtown Parking District routinely works with the entities at the courthouse, but must also balance their needs with those of the local merchants in light of the limited available parking. Again, I encourage you to discuss your ideas regarding facilities provided for the Grand Jury with the Jury Commissioner if you continue to have problems. In response to your second point, our Public Works Street Superintendent has reviewed the existing red zones to see if any additional parking spaces might be achievable while still complying with City standards which were developed utilizing Caltrans recommendations. His measurements indicate that at least one of the red zones is actually shorter than typically recommended. I have also personally walked the parking area around the courthouse block with Deputy Director of Public Works Rick Seanor, looking at each segment. We both felt, given the traffic movements in that area, that there are no opportunities to adjust curb markings and parking spaces that would yield increased parking without jeopardizing safe standards. We also specifically looked at the red zone at the corner of State and Standley that you discussed with the City Manager. An additional 24' is required to create one more parallel parking space. In this case the red zone is located in front of a loading zone. In order to enter the loading zone a truck must pull alongside the curb and back into the loading zone to park. This particular zone has been discussed at length at previous TEC meetings. Shortening the red zone in this case would mean that a truck would have to enter the intersection of Standley and State, blocking traffic, to be 300 SEMINARY AVENUE UKIAH, CA 95482-5400 Phonez 707/463-6200 Fax# 707/463-6204 Web Address. www.cityofukiah com Mr. Toby Xabier, October 10, 2002, Page 2 able to park in the loading zone. This causes concern for the TEC and the members therefore have not been supportive of reconfiguring this area. Please feel free to contact me in the future if you have other concerns. You may also contact Rick Seanor, directly at 707-463-6296, if you wish to have a topic discussed by the Traffic Engineering Committee. Sincerely, ~~«~ Diana Steele, Public Works Director/City Engineer 707-463-6280 /Fax 707-463-6204 cc: RSeanor, Deputy Director of Public Works iEM N0. Ve -~- -~ Ukiah Police Department 300 SEMINARY AVENUE UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 95482 ~ ~ u Bus: (707) 463-6262 Fax: (707) 462-6068 John Williams Chief of Police Memorandum DATE: 9-19-02 To: Traffic Engineering Committee From: Sgt. Heitkamp Subject: Crosswalk Red Zone/Mendocino Dr. at Alice Ave. Upon the completion of the sidewalk project on the North side of the 800/900 Blk. Of Mendocino Dr. a 15 foot red zone was painted immediately adjacent to both sides of the crosswalk at Mendocino Dr. at Alice Ave.. While this red zone is appropriately safe for E/B traffic to readily see and identify pedestrians it is not sufficient for W/B traffic. The Police Department has been working with the Yokayo School for several years to create safer traffic conditions in the area. A result of this cooperative effort has been to have parents pick up their children on Mendocino Dr. rather than S.Dora St.. This arrangement results in increased pedestrian use at the involved crosswalk with many small children crossing without the assistance of a taller parent or crossing guard. Mendocino Dr., in this area, turns gradually to the north and Yokayo school staff routinely park their private vehicles along this North curbline. The combination of the roadway curvature and the parked vehicles make it impossible to identify small children waiting to use the crosswalk or starting into it until a vehicle is within approximately 45 of the crosswalk. At the posted school zone speed of 25 MPH this leaves insufficient distance for a vehicle to safely stop. Using a combined perception/reaction/brakingthstance maximum of 75' at 25 MPH, for the crosswalk to be visible from this distance requires that the red zone on the North side of the street, East of the crosswalk, be extended to a total of approximately 40 feet. While this distance may be out of the norm I believe the circumstances I have outlined justify its necessity. Respectfully, Greg Heitkamp Sgt. #13 Cc: CRT 09/19/0? Page 1 Message ITEM i... Vd Kathy Kinch Page 1 of 1 From: Chuck Yates [cyatesr~cityofukiah.com] Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 9:03 AM To: Kathy Kinch Subject: Traffic review item Kathy, could you please add to the next agenda of the Traffic Reviwe Committee, the issue of commercial truck parking on Seminary Ave. A little history... our ambulances and fire engines at times (when there are two or more commercial trucks parked on either side of seminary) can't traverse Seminary Ave. These vehicles are wider than the parking spaces (is that a ticketable offense?) and they therefore limit through traffic in these areas. Also, we need to still consider the western parts of Ukiah and narrow streets and either eliminating certain parking, making the streets one-way, of both. Thanks, Chuck 9/3/02 TEM N0. Vc AUG i r, 2002 A p /~ UKIAH POLICE DEPT. , ~~ C~~ c~ a~ ~ ~p c~~ - ~,Ep~-~,, ~ '~' -~-~~ ~~ c~ , ~ ` r,-1".*'~ 1. iT.~. ~[-ry+-C ~~-~--~=~ -z. .1 ~, ~ ` D~- ~ ti ~:2~--0-~2 ii-rlZ ,cc..-~/lz~, G, 2~,2z.cL~%~ a „`lLV~ ~~ ~~ti ,~~ ~Cno`?-/~C~1 Page 1 of 2 ITEM N(,. Va Kathy Kinch Subject: FW: Grand Jury Traffic Complaint -----Original Message----- From: Chris Dewey [mailto:dewey@cityofukiah.com] Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 2:56 PM To: kathyk@cityofukiah.com Cc: Dan Walker; Candace Horsley; John Williams Subject: Grand Jury Traffic Complaint Kathy; Please forward to each Traffic Engineering Committee member and include on the August 20th agenda. To: Traffic Engineering Committee On 8-9-02 Mr. Tony Xobier contacted my office by phone. Mr. Xabier stated that he is o member of the Mendocino County Grand Jury, and that on 8-8-02 he had received a parking ticket for pnrking in o loading zone on Stnndley Street in front of the court house. Mr. Xabier stated that he has disabled plates for his vehicle and that the vehicle additionally displayed Grand Jury parking identifiers. Mr. Xabier had a number of complaints which are broken down below: 1. Mr. Xabier complained about the professionalism of the parking enforcement officers. As their supervisor I hove investigated these complaints, and have advised staff. 2. Mr. Xobier stated that handicapped or disabled parking laws superseded other traffic codes and that his vehicle was improperly cited. I have researched current vehicle code law on this issue. Vehicle Code Section 22511.5 outlines areas where disabled pnrking is allowed and my opinion is that loading zones are not included in the areas where unlimited disabled parking is allowed. It is my opinion based on the Vehicle Code Sections relating to disabled pnrking that the parking citation was in fact issued properly for the violation as described by Mr. Xobier. Mr. Xabier stated in our phone conversation that he was not going to contest the citation, but this research was conducted for the information of the Traffic Engineering Committee members. 3. Mr. Xobier stated that staff should recognize that members of the Grand Jury may need additional disabled parking near the Courthouse because of the make-up of personnel who volunteer their time as Grand Jury Members. I advised Mr. Xobier that parking related issues were evaluated and studied by the Traffic Engineering Committee, and that I would forward his ideas and concerns to the committee. I additionally stated that parking in the downtown area surrounding the Courthouse was one of compromises for the vast 8/9/02 Page 2 of 2 number of users in the area, and that a study may need to be conducted. Mr. Xabier felt that grand Jury members served as volunteers for the county and that in that capacity they should be afforded additional disabled parking closer to the courthouse facility. 4. Mr. Xabier felt that the red zones on Stnndley Street and the Inw enforcement parking area on School Street should be adjusted so that additional disabled parking was available. Again I advised Mr. Xabier that the area was one of compromise to meet the various users and that the Traffic Engineering Committee would need to study to area to determine if ndditional parking was npproprinte. 5. Mr. Xabier asked that this item be placed on the agenda for the upcoming Traffic Engineering Committee and that Mr. Xabier receive written confirmation of the meeting. I have placed a phone call to Mr. Xabier and advised him of the date and time for the next meeting. Kathy Kinch will send Mr. Xabier a written confirmation of the date, time and location of the next meeting. Tony Xabier P.O. Box 578 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Respectfully, Chris Dewey - Captnin Ukiah Police Department 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482 707-463-6245 8/9/02 "age ' o" From: "Candace Horsley" <candace@cityofukiah.com> To: "Steel Diana (E-mail)" <dianas@cityofukiah.com>; <rickjs@cityofukiah.com> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 3:25 PM Subject: FW: Grand Jury Traffic Complaint -----Original Message----- From: Chris Dewey [mailto:dewey@cityofukiah.com] Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 2:56 PM To: kathyk@cityofukiah.com Cc: Dan Walker; Candace Horsley; John Williams Subject: Grand Jury Traffic Complaint Kathy; Please forward to each Traffic Engineering Committee To: Traffic Engineering Committee -F~- ~`t T~ ~ ~ ~,~ , zo On 8-9-02 Mr. Tony Xnbier contacted my office by phor he Mendocino County Grand Jury, and that on 8-8-02 he hnd r . - •-....,,~9 zone on Stnndley Street in front of the court house. Mr. Xnbier stnted that he has disabled plntes for his vehicle and thnt the vehicle ndditionally displayed Grand Jury parking identifiers. Mr. Xnbier had a number of complaints which are broken down below: 1. Mr. Xnbier complained about the professionalism of the parking enforcement officers. As their supervisor I have investigated these complnints, and hove advised staff. 2. Mr. Xnbier stated thnt handicapped or disabled parking laws superseded other traffic codes and that his vehicle wns improperly cited. I have researched current vehicle code law on this issue. Vehicle Code Section 22511.5 outlines nrens where disabled pnrking is allowed and my opinion is thnt loading zones are not included in the nreas where unlimited disabled parking is allowed. It is my opinion based on the Vehicle Code Sections relating to disabled parking that the parking citation was in fact issued properly for the violation as described by Mr. Xnbier. Mr. Xnbier stnted in our phone conversation thnt he was not going to contest the citation, but this research was conducted for the information of the Traffic Engineering Committee members. 3. Mr. Xnbier stated that staff should recognize that members of the Grand Jury may need additional disabled parking near the Courthouse because of the make-up of personnel who volunteer their time as Grand Jury Members. I advised Mr. Xnbier that parking related issues were evaluated and studied by the Traffic 8/9/2002 'aae ~', o Engineering Committee, and that I would forward his ideas and concerns to the committee. I adcitiona ly stated that parking in the downtown urea surrounding the Courthouse was one of compromises for the vast number of users in the area, and that a study may need to be conducted. Mr. Xnbier felt that grand Jury members served as volunteers for the county and that in that capacity they should be afforded additional disabled parking closer to the courthouse facility. 4. Mr. Xnbier felt that the red zones on Standley Street and the law enforcement parking area on School Street should be adjusted so that additional disabled parking was available. Again I advised Mr. Xnbier that the area was one of compromise to meet the various users and that the Traffic Engineering Committee would need to study to area to determine if additional parking was appropriate. 5. Mr. Xnbier asked that this item be placed on the agenda for the upcoming Traffic Engineering Committee and that Mr. Xnbier receive written confirmation of the meeting. I have placed n phone call to Mr. Xnbier and advised him of the dote and time for the next meeting. Kathy Kinch will send Mr. Xnbier a written confirmation of the date, time and location of the next meeting. Tony Xnbier P.O. Box 578 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Respectfully, Chris Dewey -Captain Ukiah Police Department 300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482 707-463-6245 8/9/2002