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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 15, 2007 E-11AGENDA ITEM E74v I k CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Century Boulevard at Dartmoor Circle with Funds Provided by Lodi Unified School Districtfor the Benefit of Tokay High School MEETING DATE: August 15,2007 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the pedestrian safety improvement on Century Boulevard at Dartmoor Circle (west), as shown in ExhibitA, with funds provided by Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) for the benefit of Tokay High School. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Century Boulevard and Dartmoor Circle intersection has been reviewed based on discussion with LUSD staff at a City and LUSD 2 by 2 meeting. At the LUSD and City meeting, City staff reviewed several pedestrian improvements, resulting in the LUSD Facility Planning and Tokay High School staff recommending the "in -street" pedestrian (ISP) signs for the Century Boulevard at Dartmoor Circle crossing. Currently, there is a ladder designed crosswalkwith school warning signs and pavement markings adjacent to the crossing, Existing pedestrian counts on g indicate over 100 students crossing on Century Boulevard at Dartmoor Circle during both the morning and afternoon peak periods. The existing traffic count indicates over 500 vehicles per hour travel over the crossing during the peak periods. Staff concurs with the school's request for the ISP signs and modifyingthe striping to accommodate the signs, as shown in Exhibit A. With private funding, the Street Division has installed similar pedestrian improvements adjacent to four elementary school sites and received positive feedback from citizens, parents, and school administration. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no annual maintenance costs; however, the signs will need to be replaced about every ten years at an approximate cost of $500. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable, LUSD is funding the cost of the pedestrian improvements at an approximate cost of $1,103. I ) Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director Prepared by Paula J. Fernandez. Senior Traffic Engineer RCPIPJ Flpmf Attachment cc: City Attorney Streets and Drainage Manager Police Chief City Engineer Senior Traffic Engineer Art Hand, LUSD Facility Planning Tokay High School Principal APPROVED: Blair KinTZity Manager K OPITRAFFIMCCentDartped doc 7/31/2007 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-168 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTURY BOULEVARDAT DARTMOOR CIRCLE (WEST) WHEREAS, staff has received a request for pedestrian safety improvements at Century Boulevard at DartmoorCircle (West) to benefitTokay High School; and WHEREAS, Lodi Unified School District and Tokay High School staff are concerned about the school crossing on Century Boulevard at Dartmoor Circle and have requested that the City install "in -street" pedestrian signs; and WHEREAS, Lodi Unified School District will fund the cost of the pedestrian improvements; and WHEREAS, staff recommends installing "in -street" pedestrian signs and modifying the striping to accommodate the signs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves pedestrian safety improvementson Century Boulevard at Dartmoor Circle with funds provided by Lodi Unified School District for the benefit of Tokay High School, as shown on ExhibitA attached. Dated: August 15, 2007 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-168 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 15, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Mounce ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None City Clerk 2007-168 SCHOOL STATE LAW YIELD WITHIN clzosswaL In -Street Pedestrian Crossing Sign BY DRAWN CHECKED RECORDDWG TO KAY I n -Street Pedestrian - _H Crossing Signs 7 Modify Striping DESIGN RSK 'BCM- IJOB NUMBER DALE APPROVED 1� U Century Blvd. CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Century & Dartmoor III -Street Pedestrian Crossinj m X CITY COUNCIL BOB JOHNSON, Mayor JOANNE L. MOUNCE Mayor Pro Tempore LARRY D. HANSEN SUSAN HITCHCOCK PHIL KATZAKIAN Art Hand LUSD Facility Planning 1305 E. Vine Street Lodi, CA 95240 CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 EMAIL pwdept@iodi.gov http:\kwww.lodi.gov August 10,2007 Tokay High School Principal 1111 Century Boulevard Lodi, CA 95240 SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Approving Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Century Boulevard at Dartmoor Circle with Funds Provided by Lodi Unified School District for the Benefit of Tokay High School BLAIR KING City Manager RANDI JOHL City Clerk D. STEVEN SCHWABAUER City Attorney RICHARD C. PRIMA, JR. Public Works Director Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of Wednesday, August 15, 2007. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. This item is on the consent calendar and is usually not discussed unless a Council Member requests discussion. The public is given an opportunity to address items on the consent calendar at the appropriate time. If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council, City of Lodi, P. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to City Hall, 221 West Pine Street. If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the Council, please contact Randi Johl, City Clerk, at 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Paula Fernandez, Senior Traffic Engineer, at 333-6800, extension 2667. Richard C. Prima, Jr. �r • Public Works Director RCPIpmf Enclosure cc: City Clerk NCCENTDARTPED.DOC