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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_080905TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005 3:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Archibald, Lohse, Baxter, Seanor, Turner, Taylor, Whitaker, and Chairman Kageyama 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 14, 2005 3. 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. 4. OLD BUSINESS: a. None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion and possible action regarding Church Street Loading Zone. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS: a. Update on City Traffic Circulation Study (verbal report) b. Update on City Parking Study (verbal report) c. Update on crosswalks (verbal report) 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: 8. ADJOURNMENT Please call Katrina Ballard at 463-6203 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. Minutes TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE June 14, 2005 Members Present Others Present Patsy Archibald None Dan Baxter Ben Kageyama, Chair Dave Lohse Rick Seanor Steve Turner Trent Taylor Jerry Whitaker Staff Present Members Absent Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary None The meeting was called to order by Chair Ben Kageyama at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room No. 3, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 12, 2005 ON A MOTION by Member Baxter, seconded by Member Archibald, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to approve the April 12, 2005 minutes, submitted. III. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one from the audience came forward. IV. OLD BUSINESS a. None V. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding request for handicap parking space at 548 Ford Street. Member Seanor addressed the staff report as follows: - Mr. William Turner requests a handicap parking space adjacent to his apartment at 548 Ford Street. A letter that explains the reasons for his request is included in the staff report as Attachment "A." Mr. Turner has good visibility from his apartment to see when the Dial-A-Ride bus arrives. There are times when the bus has problems finding a parking space in front of the apartment complex, which makes it difficult for handicapped persons, such as Mr. Turner, residing in the complex. - Attachment "B" of the staff report provides an aerial photomap of the proposed location for the parking space. The photomap shows four ADA marked parking spaces in the parking lots provided in Mr. Turner's Traffic Engineering Committee June 14, 2005 Page 1 apartment complex. Mr. Turner indicates that the problem with the existing ADA marked parking spaces is that there is no facility protecting persons from the weather elements. - Attachment "C" addresses Article 16 of the City Code of Ukiah relative to handicapped parking. Staff is not aware of any location in a residential area where a handicap parking space is identified. Mr. Seanor made a site visit, and spoke to Mr. Turner. Mr. Turner indicated that his elderly mother visits him on occasion. She has a handicap placard on her vehicle. Mr. Turner stated if a handicap parking space were implemented, his mother could use it. Mr. Seanor stated explained to Mr. Turner that if the space were identified with "blue curb paint," anyone having a handicap placard could park there. Staff considered putting in a "red curb" for a bus loading zone in the area, which would work to serve Mr. Turner's needs for the MTA Dial-A-Ride. However, no one would be allowed to park there. The preference would be to have a "blue curb" there so that his mother and the MTA bus could park in the space provided. Mr. Seanor discussed the option of providing fora "white curb" designated as a passenger loading zone, which the MTA bus could use for the loading and unloading of passengers. However, this proposal would not meet Mr. Turner's need for a handicap parking space. Member Baxter inquired whether a bus can stop at a "blue curb." Member Turner replied a bus can stop for the purpose of loading and unloading handicap passengers. Member Baxter commented Mr. Turner would likely receive better service if the parking space were "blue curbed," but the downside would be that anyone could park there. He noted the unit where Mr. Turner resides is a public housing complex, which does provide for on-site ADA parking. He stated the MTA drivers are adequately accommodating Mr. Turner. Member Archibald inquired whether Mr. Turner's primary issue is the bus stop or the need to have a personal handicap parking space. Member Seanor stated the matter involves a combination of issues, but the issue of having a personal handicap parking space was of primary importance. Member Archibald commented the request would likely be temporary "at best." Mr. Turner could relocate where the "blue curb" may no longer be necessary. Also, approval of the parking space would essentially be a grant of special privilege. Traffic Engineering Committee June 14, 2005 Page 2 Member Turner stated the TEC recently denied a similar request on Willow Avenue. He stated the only rationalization he could make concerning Mr. Turner's request is that the matter involves an apartment complex as opposed to a private residence. He could vote in favor of the project because it involves an apartment complex, although he was not sure the facility would solve Mr. Turner's problems. Chair Kageyama inquired whether there was any indication that the apartment complex desires a passenger loading/unloading zone at the location requested. Member Seanor has not been in contact with the apartment complex manager. Chair Kageyama would look at the request differently if the apartment complex manager expressed an interest in the project by providing for aloading/unloading passenger zone for all the residents of the complex. Member Lohse inquired whether MTA receives a lot of calls at the apartment complex on Ford Street where having such a facility may be a necessary service. Member Baxter did not have the necessary information available. There may likely be a need to have aloading/unloading passenger zone at the proposed location. He commented a loading zone would be the most practical approach, although such a facility would not fully solve Mr. Turner's needs relevant to his mother. Mr. Turner and the other residents in the complex are being adequately served by MTA. Member Whitaker requested clarification whether Mr. Turner is being served by MTA. Member Baxter replied affirmatively Member Turner commented because the complex is an assisted living facility, bus service is provided. Member Seanor addressed the issue of the lift for the Dial-A-Ride service, and questioned if a MTA bus is allowed to double-park should the bus pull up and vehicles are parked all along the curb. Member Baxter commented although the lift extends into the street and requires a certain amount of space, double parking is acceptable. Member Lohse commented that Ford Street has relatively high traffic volume. ON A MOTION by Member Baxter, seconded by Member Archibald it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present to deny a request for handicap parking space at 548 Ford Street. Traffic Engineering Committee June 14, 2005 Page 3 VI. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS a. Update on City Traffic Circulation Study Member Seanor reported the City has received Working Paper #2, and staff is currently reviewing the document. Chair Kageyama inquired whether there have been any significant changes relevant in conjunction with what has been initially proposed. Member Seanor commented the last City Council/public workshop attendees did not favor making Oak Street one-way. He has not had the opportunity to review the current document. b. Update on City Parking Study Member Seanor advised that WTRANS is conducting the City Parking Study and part of study results for this study is contingent upon the results/ recommendations of the City Traffic Circulation Study. c. Update on Crosswalks Member Whitaker stated the "Look Both Ways" crosswalk markers will be implemented in high traffic areas. d. Route 101 Corridor Interchange Study Member Seanor referred to a printed copy of a Power Point presentation for the above-referenced study that addresses the scope of the study, methodology, operational concerns, interim Mitigations, prioritization of 2005 improvements, proposed future improvements by 2025, and projected costs for future improvements relevant to key freeway ramps/street interchanges to include the Lake Mendocino Drive, North State, East Perkins, East Gobbi Street, Talmage Road, and South State Street interchanges. VII. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Member Seanor introduced Captain Trent Taylor, and thanked him for being a participating member on the TEC. Member Seanor presented a letter thanking Member Dan Walker for his service on the TEC, and asked each member to sign it. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m. Ben Kageyama, Chair Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary Traffic Engineering Committee June 14, 2005 Page 4 CITY OF UKIAH MEMORANDUM DATE: August 5, 2005 TO: Traffic Engineering Committee FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works [~~ SUBJECT: Church Street Loading Zone Agenda Item 5a. REQUEST: Diana Steele, Director of Public Works /City Engineer has requested that the Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC) review the yellow loading zone on Church Street between South Oak Street and School Street. DISCUSSION: An aerial photo map, Attachment "A", is provided to show the location and general area surrounding the Church Street loading zone. Church Street between South Oak Street and School Street is a one-way, eastbound street with a 45-foot existing yellow loading zone located on the north side of the street and curb side parking on the south side of the street. Staff spoke to Mr. Bruce Poma regarding the existing loading zone. Mr. Poma stated that the existing loading zone is utilized by a variety of vehicles: UPS trucks, bobtails, and even 40-foot truck-trailers. Mr. Poma noted that the 40-foot truck-trailers typically make three deliveries per year. Church Street between South Oak Street and School Street is 25-feet wide, curb to curb. City standards provide for 8-foot width for curb side parking and 12-foot wide travel lanes. When trucks are stopped in the loading zone and cars are parked along the south side of the street, there is a substandard lane width for through traffic. To correct this situation, staff proposes that the loading zone be relocated to the south side of the street, at the west end of the block. This would involve removal of two parking spaces. Attachment "B"includes specific sections of the City Code of Ukiah, California which address the establishment and use of loading zones. As noted in Section 7180, the City Traffic Engineer (Traffic Engineering Committee), is authorized to establish loading zones. Section 7181 B designates the specific time period for enforcement of yellow loading zones. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that a loading zone at the location shown on the attached photo map be approved by the TEC. In addition, staff recommends that the yellow loading zone be posted with an appropriate sign indicating the hours of enforcement as stated in City Code Section 7181 B. It is further recommended that the approval of this loading zone location shall be subject to future review and possible relocation pending the outcome of the Downtown Parking Improvement Study. enc. cc: file Attachment "A" w Church Street s s 1 inch equals 50 teet Photo Date: March 2001 ~~ ` L ,'f~ Coc~E' T'1' N 8 ~uyk,a , C4 i ~`~r rt ~a A ACNME T k ~ ` ~_.. 7180: CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH LOADING ZONES: ---~. A. The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to determine and to mark loading zones and passenger loading zones as follows: 1. At any place in the central traffic district or in any business district. 2. Elsewhere in front of the entrance to any place of business or in front of any hall or place used for the purpose of public assembly. B. Loading zones shall be indicated by yellow paint line upon the top of all curbs within such zones. C. Passenger loading zones shall be indicated by white paint upon the top of all curbs in said zones. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963; amd. by Ord. No. 650, §2, adopted 1973) 7181: CURB MARKINGS621~) TO INDICATE PARKING RESTRICTIONS: The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions and limitations of this Chapter to place, and when required herein shall place, the following curb markings to indicate parking or standing regulations, and said curb markings colors shall have the meanings as herein set forth: A. Red shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time except as permitted by the Vehicle Code, and except that a bus may stop in a red zone or signed as a bus zone. B. Yellow shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day except Sundays and Holidays for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passenger or materials, provided that the loading or unloading of passengers shall not consume more than three (3) minutes nor the loading or unloading of materials more than twenty (20) minutes. C. White shall mean no stopping, standing or parking for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers, or for the purpose of depositing mail in an adjacent mail box, which shall not exceed three (3) minutes. Such restrictions shall apply between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day except Sundays and holidays and except as follows: 1. When such zone is in front of a hotel or in front of a mailbox the restrictions shall apply at all times. 2. When such zone is in front of a theater the restrictions shall apply at all times except when such theater is closed. When such zone is in front of a theater and/or a library, the restrictions shall apply at all times except when such theater or library is closed. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963; amd. by Ord. 641, §1, adopted 1973) 7182: PARKING IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTED ZONES PROHIBITED: When the City Traffic Engineer as authorized under this Chapter has caused curb markings to be placed, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle adjacent to any such legible curb marking in violation of any of the provisions of this Article. (Ord. 553, § 1, adopted 1963) 7183: EFFECT OF PERMISSION TO LOAD OR UNLOAD: A. Permission herein granted to stop or stand a vehicle for purposes of loading or unloading of materials shall apply only to commercial vehicles and shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefor, and in no event for more than twenty (20) minutes. B. The loading or unloading of materials shall apply to commercial deliveries, also the delivery or pickup of express and parcel post packages and United States mail. C. Permission herein granted to stop or park for purposes of loading or unloading passengers shall include the loading or unloading of personal baggage but shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefor and in no event for more than three (3) minutes. D. Within the total time limits above specified the provisions of this Section shall be enforced so as to accommodate necessary and reasonable loading or unloading but without permitting abuse of the privileges hereby granted. (Ord. 553, § 1, adopted 1963) 7184: STANDING FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING ONLY: No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any yellow loading zone for any purpose other than loading or unloading passengers or material for such time as is permitted in §7183. (Ord. 553, §1, adopted 1963) _ 1o-14-tva~ kat" ~l ease ~~ 1~~,~~, ~~~" T~~ f n ~r~'1L "'I'uA~ AEG ~'~ June 14, 2005 Dan Walker 1450 RIDGEVIEW DR UKIAH CA 95482-7510 ~, ~.~,. ~~~ G'~t~ ~ } ' ~~al~ ;~rz~1t;~. ~~~ ~~ ~~~ Ik" ` 1 t. . $r t{y a.^un' 7, Tye. Dear Dan: We would like to express our appreciation for your many years of service as a member of the City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering Committee. You brought a practical approach to solving problems based on your first hand experience with City traffic issues. Your participation has been invaluable in providing insight and direction to the Committee, and you will be greatly missed. Thank you and best wishes on your retirement. 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