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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_031902TRAF: C ENGINEERING COMh. ITEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002 3:00 P.M. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: Kageyama, Harris, Looney, Lohse, Steele, Walker, Pilant, and Cotroneo II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NiA 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. LECTION OF OFFItCERS DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: IV. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding on-street parking on West Church and West Stephenson Streets near Trinity School -continued to March 19, 2002 meeting. b. Discussion regarding hatch marks painted within crosswalks for high visibility. Recommend standards and policy. V. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding sight distance concerns due to parking adjacent to 406 Talmage Road, as requested by Mr. Craig Lehman, owner of Lehman's Honda Acura. Letter dated February 12, 2002. b. Discussion and possible action regarding continuing problems caused by parking along the east side of North Bush approaching Low Gap Road, as stated by Ruth Toxqui, North Bush Street. Letter dated February 5, 2002. VI. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS a. Bus stop located next to Diamonds and Gold Jewelry, 102 N. School Street -Stephanie Ricker 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. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE UKIAH CNIC CENTER Conference Room No.3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Diana Steele, Director of Public Works/City Engineer N/A ]im Looney, Public Works Supervisor Karen Hunter, Ukiah Police Officer for Dan Walker Chuck Yates, Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Ben Kageyama, Public Member Kevin Cotroneo, Public Member MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Rick Seanor, Dep. Dir. of Public Works David Lohse, Associate Planner II Kathy Kinch, Recording Secretary Doug Pilant, Public Member The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Kageyama at 3:16 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 18, 2001 Member Looney made a correction on Page 2, Paragraph 8, delete the word for and add the words however, there would be no; "Member Looney stated he is opposed ....former Wildberger's Market is vacant most of the time and would like to see the loading zone removed, however, there would be no additional on-street parking. ON A MOTION by Member Steele, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to approve the minutes of December 18, 2001, as corrected. ANNOUNCEMENT -Introduction of Kevin T. Cotroneo, Community Member, to the Traffic Engineering Committee. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding on-street parkins on West Church and West Stepenson Streets near Trinity School -continued to March 19 2002 meetins TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 19, 2002 Page 1 of 4 As requested by Staff, this item will be continued to the March 19, 2002 meeting. b. Discussion regarding hatch marks painted within crosswalks for high visibility Set standards and oolicv. Member Steele advised the Committee is asked to set flexible standards from an advisory situation. Member Looney advised two-foot wide cross hatching of crosswalks would be warranted on wide, heavily traveled streets. He stated one-foot crosswalks have been established at all locations, with the exception of the three crosswalks on Perkins Street. These are two-foot crosswalks, due to the wide width of the street and high volume of traffic. Thermoplastic should be used for crosswalks were there is a large volume of traffic, otherwise, paint is used. He also stated fluorescent yellow green signs are used at school crossings only and yellow signs for pedestrian crossings. He noted school crossing signs are not posted at all crosswalks. DRAFT Guidelines, Installation, and Sianaae of Diagonally Hatched Crosswalks GUIDELINES Diagonally hatched crosswalk markings may be iflstaNed considered for use at the following locations: 1) Arterial streets and high volume collectors with three or more lanes and speeds of 30 mph and greater 2) At higher volume pedestrian crossings 3) At school crossings 4) At mid block and unsignalized crossings 5) At non-stop controlled crossings meeting the above criteria Diagonally hatched crosswalk installations shall be considered at locations near retirement establishments and where requested by citizens. The City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee shall review and appreve recommend all future diagonally hatched crosswalks which do not clearly fit the listed criteria prior to their installation. INSTALLATION Crosswalks shall be enhanced by installing zebra stripes at 60 degrees to the crosswalk bars traversing from the bottom left to the top right. The striping shall be an alternating pattern ef-twe feet of equal width and spacing depending t#~reaQFie~+t on the length of the crosswalk. If used, thermoplastic shall be applied in accordance with Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 84. SIGNAGE Either fluorescent yellow green pedestrian school crossing (W54) or sebsel yellow pedestrian crossing signs (W66) shall be installed at all respective locations where diagonally hatched crosswalks are installed. Please reference the attached Caltrans sign policies. ON A MOTION by Member Steele, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 19, 2002 Page 2 of 4 voice vote of the members present, that the Draft City of Ukiah Department of Public Works Policy on Diagonally Hatched Crosswalks be brought back to the Committee showing the changes as discussed. c. Discussion and possible action reaardina removal of "No Parking" zone for one-vehicle parking spaces at 493 Highland Avenue. Member Steele stated this item was brought back to the Committee to receive comments from the Police and Fire Departments relative to safety issues regarding the off-street parking space at this location. Acting Chairman Kageyama questioned if there were comments from the Fire Department regarding the safety issues of emergency vehicles making the turn while a vehicle is parked within this location. Member Hunter stated there is no objection from the Police Department. Member Yates stated there is no objection from the Fire Department. ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Steele, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, the Traffic Engineering Committee recommends to the City Council approval of the removal of the No Parking Zone for one vehicle parking space at 493 Highland Avenue. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action reoardina traffic screed on Lesle_Street, and Police Leslie Street -Lisa Lopez. Member Steele stated Staff received a verbal request from Lisa Lopez regarding traffic speed on Leslie Street. As stated in a memorandum from Rick Seanor, Leslie Street, between Perkins and Gobbi Streets, is posted 25 m.p.h. per City of Ukiah Ordinance No. 1027. Staff is recommending further speed zone enforcement as determined necessary and use of the radar trailer by the Ukiah Police Department. Discussion followed regarding traffic speed on Leslie Street is enforced based on the posted school zone and senior citizen zone, not prima facia; motorists use Leslie Street as a short cut between Perkins Street and Gobbi Street; there are apartments and residences located at the north end of Leslie Street; Leslie Street is a wide street with a large amount of ingress/egress; and there is a posted crosswalk located in front of the senior citizen center. Member Steele requested the dates and times the radar trailer will be placed on Leslie Street. ON A MOTION by Member Steele, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Ukiah Police Department place the radar trailer on Leslie Street, and that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be notified of these dates. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 19, 2002 Page 3 of 4 b. Discussion and oossible action regarding on-street parking in the vicinity of 821 N. Bush Street -Ruth Toxqui. Resident. Member Steele stated Staff received a letter from Ruth Toxqui, 821 North Bush Street, requesting restricted on-street parking along the east side of North Bush Street opposite the Mendocino County Administration Buildings. There have been several occasions were it has been very difficult to exit and enter the driveway, and on one occasion requested Police assistance to have a vehicle removed from her driveway. There are two residences, 875 and 861 North Bush Street that have red curb painted at the driveways. Member Looney stated he visited the site and there were 17 vehicles parked on-street. Located in the on-site southwest parking lot there were 16 vacant parking spaces, and 15 parking spaces in the parking lot located east of the Administration Building. He questioned, if the employees were utilizing all the parking spaces, would there be sufficient parking for customers. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the utilization of on-street parking; some customers maybe visiting Public Health located on the corner of Low Gap Road and Bush Street; County employees utilizing on-street parking versus the on-site parking lots; repaint the driveway transitions (curb cuts) 5 feet starting from Gibson Street to Low Gap Road; there is on-site parking located on the southwest of the complex, east side of the complex, and a parking lot located behind Public Health; and this location on Bush Street is not within the Parking Enforcement jurisdiction. ON A MOTION by Member Steele, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Street Department paint the driveway transitions from Gibson Street to Low Gap Road. No further action is requested at this time. This item will be revisited should Staff receive further complaints from the residents. Member Steele stated Public Works is moving forward on a Traffic Circulation Study; and working on the GIS System. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Acting Chairman Kageyama requested °Election of Officers" be placed on the March 19, 2002 agenda. ADIOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. A ~ Ch 'Cm 4 Cageyama %~~ ~ ~ ~ Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary R:1\TEC M021902 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 19, 2002 Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of 1 Kathy Kinch _ _ From: Diana Steele [dianas@cityofukiah.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 5:18 PM To: Bruce Richards Cc: Kathy Kinch; Rick Seanor Subject: MTA bus stop Bruce, I had a call from a merchant. Her name is Stephanie Ricker (?). She has Diamonds and Gold ]eweiry store at the corner of Perkins and School. The bus stop is right outside her side entry to the shop. She comes and goes through that door and also has to carry merchandise through that door. Because there is an alcove at her door, people huddle, sometimes unsavory characters, and she has to get them to move. I said I would pas this on. I told her any change takes time, and she was understanding, but very hopeful something could change. Is anything possible? Does this need to go to the City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee? By copy of this a-mail I am asking Kathy Kinch to add it to our agenda Qust in case). Diana 3/14/02 Diana Steel 300 Seminary Ave Ukiah, Ca. 95482 February 12, 2002 Hi Diana, My name is Craig Lehman of Lehman's honda acura at 406 Talmage road. I am writing this letter to ask you to please paint the curb on talmage in front of my shop red for no pazking., because the people next door aze pazking in front of my driveway and blocking the view for my customers to pull out safely. I have called the police several times and they told me to ask the city to paint the curb red. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Craig Lehman 462-7769 l ' February 5, 2002 To: City Traffic Engineering Committee A[tn: Diane Steele I am writing this letter in behalf of my neighborhood regazding the ongoing problem of congested parking in front of our residences. First of all I would tike to give you an overview of the situation. We live th North Bush Street ,it is the block in front of the county offices before Low gap rd. What me and my neighbors would like is to request at least a limited parking time in front of our residences , I am thinking of 1 hour to 1 '/a hours pazking limit , better yet if you can put a no parking sign except in the weekend would even be better . The reason for this request is that the county employees and their clients have been taking the path of the least resistance instead of utilizing the ample parking space provided. by the county. There have been occasions where [ had a hard time going in and out of my driveway. I even have to call the police one time just to have one car moved out of my driveway and that's how bad it is. Also it can be a hazard issue since we live in such a busy street and since we aze in proximity of the elementary school, somehow the neighborhood children's safety is compromised because of the limited visibility and obstruction caused by these parked cars in front of our houses. I tried to talk to the county admin. But nothing is being done. I know that this is a public street but I think that they should be wnsiderate not to park in front of somebody's house if they have enough space to park their cars. Living in such a busy street is bad enough and for them to congest in front of my house is more unbearable. I sure would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. Ifyou have any question please feel free to catl me at 462-1054. ou, R H TOX Cd Ukiah dailyjournal editor