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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 19, 1987 (90)2ool C) Parking in front of or too close to fire hydrants. D) On the west side of Church Street between Kettleman and Century, the growth of trees so far out into the street area that it seems to create traffic problems not only for vehicles, but pedestrian and bicycle travel. E) In the Banyan, Meadow Drive, Vineyard, and Gateway Circle area, many people park their cars on part of the sidewalk. At the request of the City Council, staff reviewed the request and notified the Police and Fire Departments for their input. The following points were. presented in the Staff report regarding this matter: Re nest No. I - 25 Mph Signs e City s p� Yeas been not to post streets w, th 25 mph ' City Council prima facie speeds. Recently. staff informed of a policy whereby streets having 25 mph prima facie limits would be posted when they intersect with a street with a speed limit of 40 mph or more. The reason for this suggestion is that motorists traveling from a 40 mph street to a 25 mph street inatten ive to the speed lnlimit if they were travelindrive faster and gre �Y7f 25 mph street. Council asked to ,)s w,ti street to a i aLer �iieCt :nn frc�+i` a "�' reviewed at a 7' have this policy speed signs on Staff does not recomnnend installing 25 mph Circle since they are streets However, Banyan Drive Aspen Grave Drive and25 Ph Gateway Circle h sign if the that intersect with os ted with a 25 mp N/Harney Lane would be P ir`o further action is recomended , policy becomes effective. at this time. _ Control @ Aspen Grove Drive and Re uest No. 2 Rid e Drive field or stop sign is needed at TO determine wfizther a the safe approach method was used ge Drive, reviewed. There has been one Aspen Grove/Rid and the accident records none in 1985, one in h mid-June). Two of accident at this inte7se Jan° ary throug with the 1986, and c+'e tin I98I are not correctable the three acciden1eld or stop sig' Based on the safe installation of a Y sign is warranted on Ridge Drive approach method, a yield 9 at Aspen Grove Drive. _ No Parkin at Fire H Brants person shall Re nest No. 3 l�state s no P Ve ice ode Section a vehicle within hinted feet reda stop, park, or leave standdoes not have to be P fire hydrant. The curb is to not paint curbs at dies The City's general policYareas. However, the City hydrants in residertial with high parking demand or where paint red curbs in areas erienced continual problems. the Fire Department has exp problem at one The Fire Department indicated there is a location and presented a diagram of the subject area for Council's perusal. in le -family use, staff would first recommend Due to the single-family g nt ori parking in front of fire hydrantsthen the police enforceme problem, this area. If this eddoes not resolve the p curb could be paint Re nest No. 4 - Trees on Church Street It was on Wc,rks Street Superintendent reviewed Church The ub�ic one tree needed trimmingias now been Street and felt onlnear o etlerman Lane and it the east s�d�e trees on the +est side a suffiactionwas trimmed. T No clearance from travel waY• recommended at this tip• Vehicles Parked on Sidewalk motorists do park Re nest No. 5 - e _type cur s, The police On streets Wit r° ortions of the sidewalk• their vehicles over P Department is aware of this problem and enforces -areas eres with pedestrian traffic. Increased the vehicle interf enforcement is needed. Mrs. Evelyn R. Thomas, President of the El Portal Homeowners` Association addressed the Council regarding the matter. RR i Following discussion, on motion of Council Member Reid, Hirschman second, Council adopted Resolution No. 87-111 f a "Yield" sign on Ridge approving the installation oDrivef, at Aspen Grove Drive. Further, Council concurred with staff's recommendation for police enforcement on parking in front of fire hydrants and vehicles parked on sidewalks in ,. the area. TO: City Council FROM: City Manager MEETING DATE: August 19, 1987 AGENDA TITLE: Review E1 Portal Traffic Study, Area Bounded by Harney Lane, South Hutchins Street, Century Boulevard, and the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks RECOMMENDED_ ACTION: Thuc zhe City Council approve the installation of a yield sign on Ridge Drive at Aspen Grove Drive. (See attached exhibit.) 1987. of July ing BACKGROUND INFORM�ece9vedAthehattachedrrequestCouncilfromtS the El Portal Homeowners' t e ity ounce Association. At the request of the City Council,nts for eirfinputewed the revues and notified the Police and Fire Dep �Re9 .u.�est No. 1 - 25 MPh Signs The estrY p1 2 as been not to past streets with 25 mph prima facie streets speeds. Recently, staff informed City Council of a policy whereby ct with a having 25 mph prima facie limit s would moreostTheed wreasonhen efornthis esuggestion street with a speed limit of 40 mphtend = is that motore tandrarelinattentive4iomph thestreet speed loimit2thanhiftthey were to drive fast traveling from a.25 mph street to a 25 mph street. Council asked to have this policy reviewed at a later meeting. Staff does not recommend installing 25 mph speed signs on Aspen Grove Drive + and Gateway Circle since they are streets that intersect with 25 mph streets. However, Banyan Drive N/Harney Lane would ti posted with a 25 mph 7 sign if the policy becomes effective. No further action is recommended at this time. Re uest ive No. 2 - Control @ As en GrovesDrnvesanee�ed atDrspen Grove/Ridge o etermine w et er a yie or stop 9 Drive, the safe approach method was used and the accident records reviewed. There has been one accident at thi�hQuehsmid{June).on in 148wo ofnthenthree� one in 1986, and one in 1987 (January 9 yield or stop sign. accidents are not correctable with the installation of a y' Based on the safe approach method, a yield sign is warranted on Ridge Drive at Aspen Grave Drive. Re ue.st No. 3 - No Parkin at Fire H Grants , ark, or leave Vehic e Code Section 22514 states t at no persdranial�TF►e°p��rb does not have standing a vehicle within 15�segeneral polof a icyisto not paint curbs at fire to be painted red. The City 9 FILE NO. APPROVED: ` AS A CELPORTA/TXTW.02M August 12, 1987 City Ccuncil August 19, 1987 Page 2 hydrants in residential areas. However, the City does paint red curbs in areas with high parking demand or where the Fire Department has experienced continual problems. The Fire Department indicated there is a problem at one location (see map). Due to the single-family use, staff would first recommend police enforcement on parking in front of fire hydrants in this area. If this does not resolve the problem, then the curb could be painted red. Request No. 4 - Trees on Church Street The Public Works treet uperinten ent reviewed Church Street and felt only one tree needed trimming. It was on the east side near Kettleman Lane and it has now been trimmed. The trees on the west side have sufficient clearance from travel way. No further action is recommended at this time. Request No. 5 - Vehicles Parked on Sidewalk On streets with rolled -type curbs, many motorists do park their vehicles over portions of the sidewalk. rhe Police Department is aware of this problem and enforces areas when the vehicle interferes with pedestrian traffic. Increased enforcement is needed. ,Jack L. Ronsko PutTTic Works Director JLR/PJF/ma cc: Street Superintendent Police Chief Evelyn R. Thomas, E1 Portal Homeowners' Association CELP0RTA/TXTW.02M August 12, 1987 G �cLc�r_ OC• Jhom a� pp _ RECEIVED i El., Ei`�%-.D 2362�, atevCi:tLt 1'odi, �a 45240 1°i7 1'jL -8 isA 8 29 333-2362 At -ICE t'i• r.014CHE CITY CLERK CIT Y OF LGL'i July 7, 1987 Alice M. Reimche City Clerk Lodi, California The following -listed items are of concern in our community and it would be appreciated if they could be placed on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held July 15, 1987: . , (1) 25 MPH signs on Aspen Grove Drive as well as on Gateway Circle. (2) A STOP or YIELD sign on Ridge Drive and Aspen Grove Drive intersection. (3) Parking in front of or too closeto fie hydrants.d to be Ared the curbs bordering fire by PP red? (4) On the West side of Church.;Street between Kettleman and Century the growth of trees'so far out in to the street area seems to create traffic problems not only for ve- hicles, but pedestrian and bicycle travel. (5) In the Banyan, Meadow Drive, Vineyard,ir cars and GateKt oftheCr Streets, many people park sidewalks. Evelyn R. Thomas, President E1 Portal Homeowners' Ass'n. CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT , - . yard Century ft"o ME" dm� mom B n 1 . ock fir. SCn 9. - ��►Zro U - C.� Arbor Ct. -� -� ! ) %� •saw i�f''�- � ororr// \vj- --• oG TreePossible uo �, Dr. u�be rYl c� F it cc CU m HAR14EY APPr. APProv*0 ar R*r1UO� Dr. No. Dot• Cb P.wic works Dirsttor Dot* RC C. .Dols.., - ,!:11EjU12 ✓\) �JI2JI124� z�oz --S. uy C'c��lr _fodi. Ca 45240 33-,-2362 Mr. Jack L. Ronsko Public Works Director City of Lodi 221 W. Pine Street Lodi, California Re: El Portal Traffic Study Council Meeting Au&ust_12j_ 1 88 as uan V r.',7 AUG 24 Fel L: 210 ALICE M. RENUE CITY CLERK CITY OF LOO August 24, 1987 Thank you for the attention given on August 19 to the Agenda as requested in my letter of July 7, 1987. As mentioned to you following my discussion at the Council meeting, the E1 Portal Homeowners' Associa- tion is comprised of 48 residences: 6 on Century Boulevard 9 on Aspen Grove 33 on Gateway Circle The duplexes I mentioned are located on Gateway Circle opposite our residence, and the fire hydrant of concern !s between 2363 and 2355 on Gateway Circle. The parking of cars on sidewalks In the Banyan, Meadow Drive and Vineyard areas is a nuisance to those members of the Association MONNOM who pass through those streets In their daily walks. "7 ,j Evelyn R. Thomas, President E1 Portal Homeowners' Association cc: Police Chief Street Superintendent ;E,3 erk L CITY. COUNCIL EVELYN M. OLSON. Mayor JOHN R. (Randy) SNIDER Mayor Pro Tempore DAVID M. HINCHMAN JAMES W. PINKERTON. Jr. FRED M. REID CITY OF LOM CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET CALL BOX 3,006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 334-5634 TELECOPIER : t209) 133-6:45 August 25, 1987 Mrs. Evelyn R. Thomas E1 Portal Homeowners' Assn. 2362 South Gateway Circle Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Mrs. Thomas THOMAS A. Pi 1 kSON City Manager 'ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RONALD M. STEIN City Attorney This 1^tter will confirm action taken by the Lodi City Council, following review of the El Portal Traffic Study, which study was initiated upon your request. Council adopted Resolution No. 87-111 approving the installation of a "yield" sign on Ridge Drive at Aspen Grove Drive. Further, Council concurred with Staff's recommendation for police enforcement on parking in front of fire hydrants and vehicles parked on sidewalks in the subject area. It is our understanding that you received a copy of the August 19, 1987 Council Communication which addressed each a pleases raised in do not hesitate Jour uly 7, 1987 letter. If you have any questions, to call'this office. Thank you for apprising the Council of your concerns in this matter. Very truly yours, Atop t' f Alice M. Reimche City Clerk AMR:jj �w. RESOLUTION N0. 87-111 RESOLUTION RIDGEAPPROVING iVETHE AT ASPENINSTALLATION DRIVE,,'D" SIGN ON LODI RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve the installation of a "yield" sign on Ridge Drive at Aspen Grove as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and thereby made a part hereof. Dated: August 19, 1987 I hereby certify that Resolution No.87-111 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August.19,,1987 by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members-— Hinchman,'Pinkerton, Reid and 'Olson (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members Snider Aw Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk 87-111 CITY OF L O D I E-�'L- fforITIM- 1PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STLiDi Century 5-00. Rccoatr�ten �• , Yield Sign "� ••• Now lock Dr.cc C..�► ._ �: CD Arbor Ct. c: Tree Q Possi 61e ParwN Zone dub°�' � t• Dr. \j berrYI 71 ch�cics/day v Fir P. CJ) -a r roc o` %>-1z >c cc a:= A' CO H "' RN EY Or. No. Date Re "s— ADDr• Approved By CA. 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