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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_071602TRAF1 .C ENGINEERING COMN TTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2002 3:00 P.M. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: Kageyama, Harris, Looney, Lohse, Seanor, Walker, Pilant, and Cotroneo II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 21, 2002 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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: IV. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on parking issues along the east side of North Bush Street, approaching Low Gap Road. (Ruth Toxqui) -Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works V. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding request from Victoria Champion for painted red curbs on Marshall Street -Victoria Champion, 674 Marshall Street b. Discussion and possible action per request from Andrea Werra regarding installation of a stop sign at Standley and Barnes, and speeding vehicles on West Standley Street -Andrea Werra, 901 W. Standley Street c. Discussion and possible action per request from Officer Barry Inman regarding parking issues at Yokayo School. d. Discussion and possible action per request from Wendy McNerlin regarding speeding vehicles on Mendocino Drive -Wendy McNerlin, 494 Mendocino Drive e. Discussion and possible action per request from Jennifer Colvin regarding crosswalks on State Street -Jennifer Colvin, 436 N Pine Street Traffic Engineering Cor ittee July 17, 2002 Page 2 ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AT A FUTURE DATE 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. 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. Letter dated February 5, 2002. Continued to September 17, 2002 meeting. 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 VI. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VIII. 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\TEC A071602 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CNIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2002 3:00 P.M. NOTICE The regular meeting of the Traffic Engineering Committee for Tuesday, June 18, 2002, is canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 16, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CNIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT Kevin Cotroneo, Public Member Michael F. Harris, Risk ManagerJBudget Officer Dan Walker, Ukiah Police Department Jerry Whitaker for Jim Looney, Public Works Supervisor Rick Seanor, Dep. Dir. of Public Works Doug Pilant, Public Member Ben Kageyama, Chairman OTHERS PRESENT Joan Nelson MEMBERS ABSENT David Ldhse, Associate Planner II STAFF PRESENT Chuck Yates, Fire Marshal 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 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 April 16, 2002, as submitted. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS f. Discussion and possible action regarding request from Joan Nelson regarding the intersection of Orr and Ford Streets. Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Pubic Works, stated the Public Works Department received a letter from Ms. Nelson regarding the difficulty of making alert-hand turn from Orr Street onto Ford Street due to unclear site visibility at the intersection. He advised Orr Street is a paved street with no curb and gutter and is 24-feet in width. Ford Street has curb, gutter, and sidewalk and is 34-feet in width curb-to-curb. A standard utility pole is located on the east side of Orr Street near the edge of the pavement off of the travel way. When vehicles make aright-hand turn from Ford Street onto Orr Street the utility pole forces drivers to pull toward the center of the road to complete the turn. He reviewed the SWITERS Report from January 1, 1997 through September 30, 2001. Ina four- TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MAY 21, 2002 Page 1 of 6 year period there have been three accidents. The first accident occurred in December 2000 involving a bicyclist and pick-up truck, the bicyclist being cited; the second occurred in March 1998 reporting an improper turn sideswiping another vehicle; and the third accident occurred on May 15, 1997 caused by unsafe speed. )pan Nelson asked what is the standard street width and standard distance between the street and utility pole. Member Seanor responded the standard width for traffic lanes is 12-feet from the centerline, and utility poles are located behind the curb. However, Orr Street has no centerline, curb and gutter. Ms. Nelson stated her daughter was involved in an accident at the intersection. A dual axle pickup truck was traveling westbound on Ford Street waiting to make aright-hand turn onto Orr Street. Her daughter was traveling southbound on Orr Street stopped at the stop sign. The driver of the truck motioned her to make her turn because he was unable to make the turn with her at the stop sign. There was no traffic traveling from either direction. Another vehicle was stopped behind the truck when the driver decided to go around the truck to the left. The vehicle going around the truck then broadsided her daughter's vehicle. Member Seanor stated the Public Works(Engineering Division is in the process of designing the Orchard Avenue Bridge. The Bridge design will be completed by August 2002 with construction in 2003. Fish and Game allows construction work around the creek between April through October; and Staff will prepare an Environmental Review. He noted the bridge would have pedestrian and bicycle lanes. He also noted that upon completion of the Bridge this might divert traffic from the Orr Street and Ford Street area. Member Harris stated there have been discussions of converting Orr Street into a pedestrian and bicycle right-of-way with no vehicle traffic. Chairman Kageyama suggested installing a centerline on Orr Street to assist and guide traffic. Member Lohse asked what is the possibility of installing curb, gutter and sidewalks on Orr Street. Member Seanor responded it is the responsibility of the property owner to construct sidewalk on property frontage. He noted in Fiscal-Year 2002-2003 there is a proposal for a joint sidewalk program between the residents and the City of Ukiah to share the cost of sidewalk construction. ON A MOTION by Member Walker, seconded by Member Whitaker, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, the Traffic Engineering Committee request the Street Department to paint a centerline on Orr Street starting from the stop sign and extending 30-feet north. Member Seanor stated he would contact the Electric Department that in the event the utility pole is replaced, the pole would be moved further back from the intersection, OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action to relocate MTA bus stop adiacent to Diamonds and GoId.102 North School Street Continued from April 16. 2002 meeting. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MAY 21, 2002 Page 2 of 6 As reported at the March 19, 2002 meeting, Staff received a telephone call from Stephanie Ricker of Diamonds and Gold Jewelry, located at the corner of School and Perkins Streets. Ms. Ricker stated there is an MTA bus stop located on the corner Perkins and School Streets. There is a recessed side door entrance into the store located on Perkins Street, which Ms. Ricker utilizes to enter the store with merchandise. MTA customers are using the side door alcove to stay out from the weather while waiting for the bus. Ms. Ricker is requesting the MTA bus stop be relocated to another area. At the May 21~ meeting, a motion was made that the Pubic Works and MTA staff meet with Redevelopment Director Larry DeKnoblough regarding the facade renovation program in which MTA could contribute 50°Jo; and MTA to contact the property owner regarding the possibility of installing an awning on the side of the building, with the MTA logo, and metal bench. 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. When he visited the site there were eight passengers waiting for the bus. The bus stop must be 40- feet in length to accommodate the bus. He suggested relocating the stop 40-feet to the east, to the existing red curb from School Street to the loading zone located at the east end of the block on the north side. He spoke with Bruce Richard regarding the bench and awning on the side of the building, and MTA is willing to share the cost. Member Harris asked if he has spoken with the owner of the building and Ms. Ricker regarding the bench and awning. Member Pilant responded no. Member Cotroneo asked does MTA have a freestanding awning versus an awning attached to the side of the building. Member Pilant responded no. Member Walker suggested a security door. Member Pilant suggested that Ms. Ricker could review the bus schedule for the arrival times, and adjust her arrival time to the store either before the bus arrives or after pickup of the passengers. Member Cotroneo suggested Ms. Ricker could enter her business from the front door. Chairman Kageyama stated he would approve the relocation of the bus stop, however, the installation of a bench and awning would benefit the customers and Ms. Ricker. He also stated he liked the idea of the security door. Member Pilant stated air conditioning units on the side of the building would prevent the installation of an awning to the side of the building. He stated he would contact the property owner and Ms. Ricker regarding the possibility of a shelter. ON A MOTION by Member Walker, seconded Member Cotroneo, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that MTA staff meet with Redevelopment Director Larry DeKnoblough TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MAY 21, 2002 Page 3 of 6 regarding the facade renovation program in which MTA would contribute 50°l0; and contact the property owner regarding the possibility of installing a shelter on the side of the building, and the possibility of the owner installing a security door on the recessed side door entrance into the store located on Perkins Street. b. Discussion and possible action to approve the removal of the white and vellow loading zones in front of the First Baptist Church located at 302 Henry Street -Rick Seanor Deoutv Director of Public Works. Member Seanor stated a sidewalk was recently constructed on the west side of North Oak Street at Henry Street. In 1996 a yellow loading zone and a white passenger-loading zone was installed when the Office for Alcohol and Other Drugs and a nursery was located in this area. The First Baptist Church purchased the property and the sidewalk was constructed. The Church is requesting the removal of the white and yellow loading zones. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Whitaker, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommend to the City Council approval for the removal of the white and yellow loading zones and reestablish the on-street parking spaces in front of the First Baptist Church at 302 Henry Street. c. Discussion and possible action reoardina continuing problems caused by parking along the east side of North Bush Street approaching Low Gap Road as stated by Ruth Toxaui 821 North Bush Street Letter dated February 5 2002 Continued to September 17 2002 meeting. This item is continued to the September 17, 2002 meeting. d. Update from Subcommittee (Continued from April 16 2002 meeting). It was the consensus of the Committee to continue this item to the August 20, 2002 meeting. If there is no information to report at the August meeting, this item will be carried to the September 17, 2002 meeting. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding relocating MTA bus stop to South Orchard Avenue in front of Job Alliance and DMV - Doua Pilant. MTA Member Pilant reported he and Member Seanor visited the site. MTA is requesting relocate the bus stop currently located in front of ]ob Alliance to in front of the new Social Security office on South Orchard Avenue. The bus stop will be located in the right-of-way on the sidewalk, 45- feetfrom the crosswalk, and a 3-seat bench will be installed. He is a{so requesting the bus stop located in front of the Department of Motor Vehicles be relocated to in front of the Holy Trinity Church. Member Harris asked if the Church had been notified of the request, and if a bench will be installed. Member Pilant responded he did not contact the Church. He did now know at this time if a bench will be installed, however, if a bench is installed he will contact the Church. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MAY 21, 2002 Page 4 of 6 ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Cotroneo, it was carried by an all AYE vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommend to the City Council approval to relocate the MTA bus stop from in front of Job Alliance south to in front of the new Social Security office on South Orchard Avenue to the existing red zone extending 45- feet on the east side of Orchard Avenue, northerly of the driveway to the Social Security office. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Cotroneo, it was carried by an all AYE vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommend to the City Council approval to relocate the existing bus stop in front of the Department of Motor Vehicles south to the existing red curb located in front of the Holy Trinity Church and extend an additional 15-feet. The Staff Report to the City Council will include notification to the Church prior to the meeting. b. Discussion and possible action regarding MTA bus stop on South Dora between the new Public Health building and Laws Avenue -Doug Pilant. MTA It was the consensus of the Committee to continue this item to the October 15, 2002 meeting. c. Discussion and possible action regarding Letter to the Editor on traffic accident at Sidnie and Ford Streets -Public Works At the April 16 2002 meeting, Member Seanor reported on the Letter to the Editor in the Ukiah Daily Journal addressing issue of the witness to a traffic accident at Sidnie and Ford Streets. The situation, there are stop signs on Sidnie with Ford Street being a through street. A truck was traveling west on Ford Street when another vehicle was attempting to cross Ford Street from Sidnie, and the truck broadsided the vehicle. He stated the City Manager requested the Committee discuss this item. Member Walker distributed a copy of the Police Accident Report. D-i was driving northbound on Sidnie Street and stopped at the stop sign at Ford Street. D-1 proceeded across the intersection without sufficiently checking for oncoming traffic. D-2 was driving westbound on Ford Street at 20 to 25 mph with his vision partially obscured by the setting of the sun. D-2 saw d-1 pull in front of him and locked up his brakes, but the vehicles collided in the intersection. The accident occurred at 5:44 p.m. Member Seanor reported he reviewed the SWITERS Report from January 1, 1997 through September 30, 2001. Two accidents occurred at this intersection. The first accident occurred on October 23, 2000 at 5:00 p.m., with a vehicle traveling northbound and a second vehicle traveling westbound. The vehicle-traveling north was cited. The second accident occurred on August 15, 1998 at 2:15 a.m. and was a single vehicle accident. Member Walker noted there is a large volume of traffic on Ford and Clara Streets. Member Seanor distributed copies of Caltrans 4-03.6 Individual Policies for Regulatory Signs - Warrants for Stop Signs. ON A MOTION by Member Walker, seconded by Member Harris, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that Captain Walker report back to the City Manager on the findings of the traffic accident. It is recommended that this area of Sidnie and Ford be included in the Traffic TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MAY 21, 2002 Page 5 of 6 Circulation Study. e. Report of action taken at the southeast corner of Ford and Mvron Streets. Member Seanor reviewed the Caltrans Traffic Manual policies for stop signs. Multi-way stop signs should ordinarily be used only where the volume of traffic on intersecting roads is approximately equal. An accident problem is indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12-month period. Those types of accidents could be corrected by multi-way stop signs. He noted there have been two accidents in a five-year period -one accident being a single vehicle accident. He noted there have been no trafFlc counts for this area, however Ford Street has a higher volume of traffic than Sidnie Street. He also noted, the traffic could be diverted with the completion of the Orchard Avenue Bridge. d. Discussion and possible action regarding reouest from Victoria Champion for painted red curbs on Marshall Street. It was the consensus of the Committee to continue this item to the June 18, 2002 meeting. COMMLTTEE MEMBER REPORTS MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. C @n en Ka ama J~\~J\l~il\~~~ Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary R:1\MINUTES\TEC M041602 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MAY 21, 2002 Page 6 of 6 ~ENDA ITEM N0. July 1, 2002 436 N Pine Street Ukiah, CA 95482 707-468-7919 Traffic Commission Attention: Diana Steele City Engineer I would like to voice my concern to the Traffic Commission that more needs to be done to provide for the safety of pedestrian traffic here in Ukiah. My special concerns are on State Street. #1 Priority is the crosswalk by the Charter School at the Fairgrounds. There should be some sort of lighting feature that warns drivers of kids crossing to and from school. There are a couple of crosswalks on the south-side of state that should also have lights to alert drivers of people wanting to get across the street. Examples are Luce area and Foster Fteeze on Frietas. I would like to know what the Traffic Commission is going to do to help improve safety for those of us who walk and would like to feel safer in utilizing the crosswalks. I look forwazd to a time of discussion and input on these concerns. Thank you. Mrs. Jennifer Colvin RFC:ENED JUL O 1 2002 BY: rl~ r, n ~h AGENDa ITEM N0. Vd ~~ ~y : ~~~~1 ~z. -t 9 / Mendocino l Sri+•e 1 /kiuH, ('A. 9MR2 hrcrxl~ nnnc [! .~uher. nel August 7,2U01 City of Ukiah Attn: Diana Steele Director of Safety and Public Works 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA. 95482 RECEIVED AUG 1 3 2001 CITY OF UKIAH DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS We, the residences of Mendocino Drive and Hillview Avenue are writing to you in regards to the high level of vehicles, driving at a high rate of speed on our residential streets. We have children that play, ride their bikes and scooters, as well as animals that would have no time to get out of the way due to the speed of these drivers. There is a sharp tom on one side of Mendocino Drive that causes speeding drivers to come very close to hitting the parked cars. We would like to see maybe just a few speed bumps put in to hopefully slow down the traffic. I am sure they are a nuisance for fire Department and Ambulance services, but our main concern is the safety of ovr children. We hope this concem will be brought up at the next City Counsel meeting and the problem gets resolved soon, before anyone gets hurt. Thank You Residences of Mendocino Drive/Hillview Avenue AG iA ITEM N0. Vc ,-r-_, Ukiah Police Department 300 SEMINARY AVENUE UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 95482 ~ ~r Bus: (707) 463-6262 Fax: (707) 462-6068 John Williams Chief of Police MEMORANDUM Date: 07/09/02 To: Traffic Engineering Committee From: Officer Barry Inman, Ukiah Police Department, Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Team Subject: Vehicular traffic problem at Yokayo School During the last four years, the Ukiah Police Department has received complaints at the beginning and end of each school year regarding vehicle traffic congestion, parents' vehicles blocking the designated bicycle lane, and vehicle hazards to children and other pedestrians in front of Yokayo School, 790 South Dora Street. The vehicular traffic problem occurs at 2:25 p.m. when students are picked up from school during the weekdays. Since September of 2001, I have been assisting the staff at Yokayo School and The Ukiah Unified School District Transportation Department in developing a solution for the vehicular traffic problem during the time that students are picked up by their parents. As a result of our efforts, we were able to develop a possible solution to the problem that would be a safe and more convenient process for parents to pick up their children. One of the challenges is the parking area along the curb just north of the student pick up area (that exits onto Mendocino Dr.) and south of the bus- loading zone in front of the school on Dora St. School staff and residents in the area use the parking area. The parking area is only large enough for two vehicles. The main problem of this parking area is that when a vehicle or vehicles park at this location during the student pickup time, it disrupts the even flow of vehicles pulling into the pick up area, thus causing other vehicles proceeding into the pick up area to gridlock, block (or park) in the bicycle lane, and cause a hazard to other vehicular (and pedestrian) traffic on Dora St. 07/09/02 Page 1 Chief of Police The curb between the bus loading zone (in front of the school office) and the student pick up area at the south end of the school has been designated for people to park their vehicles while waiting to move forward into the actual pick up area. While in theory, the designated area was a good solution at the time the student pick up area was developed. However, the current amount of vehicular traffic has out grown the designed purpose and vehicles parking in the area defeats the original purpose of this designated area. My proposal is to have the city post "No Parking" zone signs between the hours of 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM except for student pick up only or a design similar to this such as a loading zone sign only between the listed times. This would allow school staff and residents parking in this area ample time to move their vehicles before the students are dismissed from school each day. This would also allow officers an option of enforcing violators for excessive parking in a no parking or loading zone under 7183 (C) UCC. The area would facilitate the original design for traffic to flow more efficiently into the pick up area. I have also developed a traffic flow scheme with the assistance of the school. staff and the school district transportation personnel that allows for additional traffic to line up between the bus loading zone and the bicycle lane. We have worked out the details and have forwarded a copy of the plan in a letter to the parents of each student attending the school (see attached copies). I believe this no parking and/or loading zone would make the student pick up process more convenient and solve the vehicular traffic problems in the area of the school. Respectfully submitted, Officer Barry Inman # 12 07/09/02 Page 2 \ f Attention Parents Of Yokayo Students Dear Parents, For the last five years, the student population at Yokayo Elementary School has grown and so has the vehicle traffic problem. The City of Ukiah, the Ukiah P Department, and the Ukiah Unified School district have several attempts to solve this problem. --- .i=. r g ~ ~•` `~ ~~,_ ~~+Y ,. The Ukiah Police Department is dedicated to the safety of you ou~,.. well as, the safety of aU the residents in Ukiah. The Community a T~ln~o~; the Ukiah Police Department has contacted Principal Tinkler, the o supervisor for the Ukiah Unified School District, and the City of Uk' 'Works Division to develop a plan to solve the traffic problem in lieu of just issuing ' Attached to this flier is a map of the school that indicates how the traffic scheme will be implemented for PICKING UP your children in the afternoon. The curb between the bus zone and the bicycle lane will be the starting point to enter into the pick up area. At some point, the tra,,tfu will be paused to allow the buses to depart. Violation information: These California Vehicle Code sections are the common violations that are occurring at the pick up area of the school: 225000 -Parking on the sidewalk, 22500(h) -Double parking on the roadway, 27209(a) -Driving in a bicycle lane, 21211(a) -Stopping in a bicycle lane, 22500(b)- Parking or blocking a crosswalk, and 22400(a) Impeding or blocking normal flow of traffic. All of these sections are infraction offenses and are punishable by fine. It is the hope of the Ukiah Police Department that this information and the implementation of this traffic scheme will reduce problems, accidents, and make it safer and easier way to access the school. If you have any questions Call Ofc. Inman at 463-6759. Thank you for your cooperation, Officer Barry Inman Community Response Team, Ukiah Police Department f ~ _, ~~ i I s~2~~~ I i II II ~~~~~ /~o L~F-r T ~r-l >l S, [7z~+yk ~n ~~ ~~ 57~~; C~ D !1~ ST-~O~+-~ ~ ~i~k vP _,~ r~~S (~tZ.~A 0 0 .~ 0 0 v S ~~ e~ /~ '~~ Ors L ~ ID ~f k~ j\ t~~ Sc,~-iQ ©rh. ~~ §7146 ~ j ~J O~ ~~' ~ §7150 Cr~~y Gvc~~ §7146: PREPARING OR GREASING VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS: No person shall construct or cause to be constructed, repair or cause to be repaired, grease or cause to be greased any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street in this City. Temporary emergency repairs may be made upon a public street. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963) §7147: WASHING OR POLISHING VEHICLES: No person shall wash or cause to be washed, polish or cause to be polished any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street in this City, when a charge is made for such service. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963) §7148: PARKING ADJACENT TO SCHOOLS: A. The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon that side of any street adjacent to any school property when such parking would, in his opinion, interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation. B. When official signs are erected prohibiting parking upon that side of a street adjacent to any school property, no person shall park a vehicle in any such designated place. (Ord. 553, §i, adopted 1963) §7149: PARKING PROHIBITED ON NARROW STREETS: A. 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 twenty feet (20'), 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 (30'). B. When official signs or markings prohibiting parking are erected upon narrow streets as authorized herein, no person shall park a vehicle upon any such street in violation of any such sign or marking. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963) §7150: PARKING ON GRADES: No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle unattended on a highway when upon any grade exceeding three percent (3%) without blocking the wheels of said vehicle by turning them against the curb or by other means. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963) 8030 AGENDA ITEM N0. Vb July io, zoo2 RECEIVED CITY OF UKIAH Traffic Engineering Committee ATT: Rick Seanor JUL 1 1 2002 CITY OF UKIAH DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS Dear Rick, As we discussed on the telephone today, I am interested in re-opening a discussion concerning the traffic on West Standley Street. Specifically, I would like to see a stop sign at the corner of Standley Street and Barnes Street. This matter was previously reviewed by the City, and my neighbors, Paula and Garth Miller were against it. They are now remodeling their house and Paula told me she would reconsider. I have lived in my house for over twenty years, and recently the number and speed of the cars that go by have dramatically increased. It is very disturbing and dangerous to have cars zoom by at 40 to 50 mph, twelve steps from my front door. When the temporary stop sign was in place, it was like living in a different house. I hope that the traffic commission will kindly reconsider that sign. Thank you. Sincerely, Andrea Werra 90l w. 8~tar~d~t~. qW,-'7N19 C~LT2RIJS Traffic Manual SIGNS 4-41 1-1996 4-03.6 INDIVIDUAL POLICIES FOR REGULATORY SIGNS POLICY R1 R1-3 Rl-1 R1-3 STOP SIGNS, SUPPLEMENTAL PLATES AND YIELD SIGNS • STOP SIGN The Stop sign (R1) shall be used where traffic is required to stop except at signalized intersections. The Stop sign shall be an octagon with white message and border on a red background. At a multiway stop intersection, a supplemental plate (R13 or R1-4), may be used. When used, they should be mounted below each Stop sign. The numeral on the supplementary plate shall correspond to the number of approach legs, or the legend All-Way (R1-4) may be used. The plate shall have white letters and border on a red backgrou nd. The supplemental plates R1-3 and R7-4 should not be used at intersections with State highways. A red flashing beacon, or beacons may be used in conjunction with a Stop sign. See Section 9-05, "Flashing Beacons". Secondary messages shall not be used on Stop sign faces. R7-4 -~ Warrants for Stop Signs Ri-4 Because the Stop sign causes a substantial ' inconvenience to motorists, it should only be used where warranted. A Stop sign may be warranted at an intersection where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. On the less important road at its intersection with a main road where accident history justifies the placement of Stop signs. 2. On a county road or city street with its intersection with a State highway. 3. At the intersection with two main highways. The h ighway traffic to be stopped depends on approach speeds, volumes and turning movements. 4. On a street entering a legally established through highway or street. 5. On a minor street where the safe approach speed to the intersection is less than 16 km/h. ~lOmPli~ 6. At an unsignalized intersection in a signalized area, 7. At other intersections where a combination of high speed, restricted view and accident record indicates a need for control by the Stop sign. A Stop sign is not a "cure-alt" and is not a substitute for other traffic control devices. Many times the need for a Stop sign can be eliminated if the sight distance is increased by removing obstructions. Federal Srgn No. 4-42 SIGNS Traffic Manual 54996 POLICY Stop signs should not be used for speed control. Stop signs shall not be erected at any entrance to an intersection when such entrance is controlled by an official traffic control signal, nor at any railroad grade crossing which is controlled by automatic signals, gates, or other train- actuatedcontrol devices except as provided in CVC 21355, Stop Signs. The conflicting commands of two types of control devices are confusing. Where two main highways intersect, the Stop sign or signs should normally be posted on the minor street to stop the lesser flow of traffic. Traffic engineering studies, however, may justify a decision to install a Stop sign or signs on the major street, as at a three-way intersection where safety considerations may justify stopping the greater flow of traffic to permit a left turning movement. Stop or Yield signs may be installed at any highway-rail grade crossing without automatic traffic control devices with two or more trains per day traversing the crossing. Two or more trains per day is interpreted to mean an average two or more trains per day operating over the crossing each day far a period of one year prior to the installation of the Stop or Yield control sign. Portable or part-time Stop signs shall not be used except for emergency purposes. • Multiway Stop Signs The "Multiway Stop" installation may be useful at some locations. It should ordinarily be used only where the volume of traffic on intersecting roads is approximately equal. A traffic control signal is more satisfactory for an intersection with a heavy volume of traffic. Any of the following locations may warrant multiway Stop sign installation: 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multiway stop may be an interm measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installations. ~ 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12 month period of a type susceptible of correction by a multiway stop installation. Such accidents include right and leff- turn collisions as well as right angle collisions. 3 .Minimum traffic volumes; (a) The total vehiclular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and Traffic Manual SIGNS 4-43 i-1996 POLICY (b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volumefrom the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hourfor the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but (c) When the 85th percentile approach speed 4~fi h exceeds S4 km/h, the minimum vehicular P volume warrant is 70 % of the above requirements. YIELD SIGN R1-2 The Yield sign (R7-2) assigns right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. Vehicles controlled by a Yield sign need stop only when necessary to avoid interference with other traffic that is given the right of way. The Yield sig n shall be a downward pointing, equilateral triangle having a red border band and a white interior and the word Yield in red inside the border band. Stop or Yield signs may be installed at any highway-rail grade crossing without automatic traffic control devices with two or more trains per day traversing the crossing. Two or more trains per day is interpreted to mean an average two or more trains per day operating over the crossing each day for a period of one year prior to the installation of the Stop or Yield control sign. Ri-2 • Warrants for Yield Signs The Yield sign may be warranted: 1. On the minor road at the entrance to an intersection Where it is necessary to assign the right of way to the major road, but where a stop is not necessary at all times, and where the safe approach speed on the minor road exceeds 76 km/h. 2. On the entrance ramp to an expressway where an acceleration lane is not provided. 3. Within an intersection with a divided highway, where a stop sign is present at the entrance to the first roadway and further control is necessary at the entrance to the second roadway, and where the median width between the two roadways exceeds 9 m. 4. Where there is a separate or channelized right turn lane, without an adequate acceleration lane. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS NEW BUSINESS a. Request to Share Concerns Reeardine Sueedin¢ on West Standlev Street -Standlev Street Neiehborhood Watch -Andre Siedentonf Andre Siedentopf, 1038 West Standley Street, advised he was speaking for several individuals from the Standley Street Neiehborhood Watch, who have a number of concerns. Their primary concern is one of speeding on Standley Street. He further advised that 30 individuals met October 23, 1995 at the Municipal Clubhouse to offer input and ideas for solutions to the speeding problem. Some of the ideas included the installation of stop signs and speed humps. He stated he resides between 56 and Highland, and has noticed a difference in the speeding patterns with the current placement of the City radar trailer. He described the street as being narrow, with pets and children in the area. The neighbors are asking the City for help with this problem. Claire Myler, 1063 West Standley Street, commented Standley is a one-way street from State to Dora, where it becomes two-way. She suggested continuing both Perkins and Standlev one-way to the west of Dora. Member Kennedy stated the one-way direction would be affecting all of the neighbors, and asked which route they would take going the opposite direction. Mr. Siedentopf indicated it would still be two-way going up the hill. Member Kennedy asked if the one-way streets would reduce the speed. Ms. Myler replied she had no idea. Member Harris advised the Committee had discussed stop signs in the past. The majority of the experience shows stop signs become a stopping point from which to accelerate again. Ms. Myler acknowledged one neighbor had stated that concern, and had noted the gunning of the cars at the stop sign. Stephanie Melanson, 1059 West Standley Avenue, stated the intersection of Standley and Barnes Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee December 19,1995 Page 2 was dangerous. Visibility is limited by the upward slope of the road going east to west. Mr. Siedentopf commented he had noticed there aze only two speed limit signs from Dora Street west up the hill; there are no speed limit signs coming down the hill. Chairman Ford replied speed limit signs aze ineffective. People still travel at the speed they want to. Member Kennedy stated the idea of the radaz trailer is to remind responsible drivers how fast they are traveling. Indications are that people are either not seeing the trailer or aze ignoring it. A stationary sign will not make a difference. Mr. Siedentopf and Ms. Myler commented they thought the speed culprits come from the top of the hill. Discussion followed relative to the sight distance problem at the intersection of Barnes and Standley. Member Kennedy advised that, generally, with a sight distance problem the minor leg of a four-way intersection is stopped. Stop signs aze for the purpose ofright-of--way assignment; they are not for speed control In the case of the Barnes and Standley intersection, Barnes is stop controlled. He suggested the installation of a temporary four-way stop at Highland and Standley or Barnes and Standley, although increased noise and back up of traffic may occur. They can also take a video of the traffic to ascertain whether the two-way or four-way stop offers less confusion to the neighborhood. Mr. Siedentopf replied he did not think the increase in noise will have that much impact, at least at Barnes and Standley. Member Kennedy suggested a stop at Barnes and Standley would slow down the speed of vehicles at the intersection but not between intersections. Discussion followed relative to the merits of stop signs versus yield signs; it was also determined there is currently no possibility of assigning a patrol car to the street for enforcement. Further discussion revolved around the use of speed humps, with the acknowledgement they are a problem for emergency vehicles on heavily traveled roads, such as Standley Street with its 1,000 vehicle trips per day. The City is experimenting with various traffic calming measures, but has limited road funds. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Woods, it was carried by the following roll call vote, to request the Public Works Department simultaneously install a temporary all-way stop at Highland and Standley, and afour-way stop at Barnes and Standley, and have the Engineering Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee December 19, 1995 Page 3 Department conduct a speed survey to see the accomplishments of these actions. AYES: Members Dewey, Hams, Kennedy, Woods, and Chairman Ford NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Members Fernandez, Looney, and Turner Member Harris asked if the action was going to include any prenoticing to the residents on Standley Street. Member Kennedy replied he did not think that was done previously for the temporary four-way survey at Bush and Cypress. They can notice in the local paper. Member Harris questioned the liability issue of not notifying the neighbors of the traffic change. Member Kennedy replied they will flag and sign "Stop Ahead." Member Ford suggested a count across Highland to see how many people will go across Highland and use Perkins or Clay. Member Kennedy replied that was his rationale for recommending the study. They will survey the data and see how many complaints come about as a result. Discussion followed relative to notifying the residents in the neighborhood. January 29, 1996 is the next meeting for the Standley Street Neighborhood Watch. It is possible the survey results will be available at that time and a City representative be present to answer questions. Member Kennedy asked Mr. Siedentopf for his phone number for reference purposes. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation of Beacon Lane Survey Results. Make Recommendation to Citv Council R~ardine Requested Modification to Beacon Lane Between Dora and State Street. Chairman Ford advised that a survey was sent to the residents on Beacon Lane. There were a total of 21 responses. Three (3) responses favored making a narrow portion of Beacon one-wav travel for west bound traffic only. Nine (9) responses favored making a narrow portion of Beacon Lane one-wav travel for east bound traffic only. Nine (9) responses favored keeping Beacon Lane as it currently is. Discussion followed relative to easements and rights-of--way. Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Committee December 19, 1995 Page 4 DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS It was the consensus of the committee to hear Agenda Item IV.d at this time in consideration of the party present on behalf of the request. d. Traffic Study of West Standley Street from Hiebland Avenue to Barnes Street Member Woods referenced the traffic studies completed by the City Engineering staff and advised they 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 of 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 from a point east of Barnes Street from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The videotaping results have not been analyzed. He further advised the Cumulative Speed Curve sheets and supporting data showed the following: 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. 2. A 10-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 check on the reported accidents 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: MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE February 13,1996 Page 2 1. Speed is not appreciably reduced. 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 appear to be met for the installation of Multiway Stop signs. Andre Siedentopf, 1038 West Standley Street, advised the neighbors on Standley Street had met and discussed the installation of the temporary stop signs. The majority of the residents felt the stop sign at Barnes and Standley was essential, but that the one at Highland and Standley was unnecessary. He stated his opinion was that the City should have surveyed for a longer period of time than just one hour in the morning. He commented on the traffic pattern shift to Highland Avenue, and stated he felt more people were using Clay Street, which is safer, wider, and has a 30 MPH speed limit. He asked if a stop sign at Barnes and Standley was definitely out of the question. Member Woods replied Member Kennedy had advised him that if the Committee decided not to recommend the stop signs, he would support the idea of the request going before the City Council so the neighbors could present their opinions. Member Woods further referenced the traffic summary wherein it stated eight calls were received at the Civic Center from people with comments relative to the temporary stop signs. A tabulation of the results aze as follows: In favor of stops at Highland Avenue In favor of stops at Barnes Street Opposed to stops at Highland Avenue 4 Opposed to stops at Barnes Street 2 Discussion followed relative to traffic growth and the merits of stop signs and other speed control measures. Frustration with excessive speeds on neighborhood streets was expressed on both sides. It was suggested that perhaps the Standley Street Neighborhood Watch Program could do their own traffic survey. Member Dewey commented that in the first survey, prior to the stop signs, there were seven cazs that could have been ticketed for speeding (10 miles over the legal limit). In the second survey, with the stop signs, there were only two cars that could have been ticketed, which is a substantial difference. It is virtually impossible to station a police caz on Standley Street for enforcement; traffic monitoring can only be done with a radaz gun. ON A MOTION by Member Dewey, seconded by Member Turner, it was defeated by the following MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE February 13,1996 Page 3 roll call vote, to recommend to the City Council the installation of stop signs on Standley Avenue at Barnes Street. AYES: Members Dewey and Turner NOES: Members Fernandez, Harris, Looney, Woods, and Chairman Ford ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Mr. Siedentopf was informed his request was denied, but that he had the option to appeal the action to the City Council. a. Request for a Twenty (20) Foot Extension of the Existin¢ Red Curb in Front of St. Marv's School on South Dora Street, the North of the Intersection of Luce Avenue - Steve Turner, MTA Member Turner advised MTA is requesting a lengthening of the bus stop at St. Mary's School. Currently, the space available between the crosswalk and the northern end of the red curb azea is 49 feet. Beyond the red curb is a white curb passenger loading azea extending another 70 feet. Automobile drivers pazk as close as possible to the end of the red curb, which forces the bus driver to stay back about ten feet from the north end of the loading azea to allow space for the bus to pull away from the curb. This causes the reaz of the 35 foot bus to be just north of the cross walk, limiting visibility for the pedestrians and the crossing guazd. MTA is asking that the City extend the red curb north an additiona120 feet to allow safer ingress and egress of the bus, and better visibility azound the crosswalk. The white curb passenger loading area could also be extended 20 feet further north. A copy of the request will be forwazded to the principal at St. Mary's school. Discussion followed relative to the difficulty the busses have in maneuvering within the existing space, the congestion azound the crosswalk azea during school arrival and dismissal times, and the sight distance problem. Member Woods advised when the crossing guazd initiated the request previously, Rick Kennedy, City Engineer, talked to the principal, who was against the idea because of the loss of the white curb azea. With the idea of shifting the white curb azea north, there would be no loss of white azea. Member Turner advised he had not talked to the principal, but did have a copy of the information hand-delivered to her the previous Friday. Discussion followed relative to whether there was room to extend the white zone. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Fernandez, it was carried by the MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE February 13, 1996 Page 4 { - Victoria Chnmpion AGENDA ITE~1 N0. Va 67~MarshaN Street #5 Ukiah, CA 954$2 4b8-5661 r' ,~ Mr. Tim Eriksen . City of i3ldah Engineering Dept. 360 Seminary Avenue TJkiah, CA 95482 Re: 674 Marshall Street , Tim - Per our conversation on Apri115, 2002 regarding the curbs at the above address. The traffic and pazking has increased remazkably over the past year making it a safety issue of getting out of the driveway without pulling into the middle of the street to see around the parked cars. If the cars were to park at least 4' away-froin the driveway entrance on both sides of the driveway openings, it might eliminate this problem. ~ -~'~ a, k Enclosed is a diagram of the driveways at 674 Marshall 4Street. - `~ , - Thank you for your consideration in this matter. ~: _..s' .. Sincer~l~--, t--~7`~``" l c -.~~~ t ;~. 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