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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 17, 1984 (73)LM71R RBMIVI•D City Clerk Reimche presented the following letter which had RBGARDING IM been received from the Coamittee of Concerned Parents: "LACX OF PFCM AND APPIMIATE "Honorable Msyor 91 SICNS IN City Council Mwbers ARTA CT FM ITAC£ SCHOOL We. as a group of concerned parents, are extremely worried about the safety of our children crossing the streets around Heritage School. Our main concern at this time is in regards to the lack of proper and appropriate stop sigz:s at three intersections which directly affect the safety of our children. Intersection #1) Filen and Wrfield, directly to front of the school has no stop signs, only a Yield. The school has received rnmerous c(rrpiaints that people are not slowing dawn and observing the intent of yield sign. A stop sign at all four corners of this intersection is Important! intersection #2) Garfield & Tokay, the scene of a recent fatality of a Lodi student, has atop signs only on Tokay. the necessity of a four way stop is obvious. Intersection #3) Central and Eden, has stop signs on Eden only. Again, a crucial corner concerning the safety of our children. While a Safety Patrol is on duty for three dismissal periods, there are none available for the dismissal of kindergarten, first grade and second graders which takes place after the sixth grade students leave school for the,. day. The students mist in need face the hazards of traveling to and from school under the worst of circumstances. To add to the problem, Heritage will be going on a year round schedule during the 85-86 school year. Children will be traveling to and from school 12 months a year, rather than nine. The Dept of Public Wbrks has informed us that there have been six accidents to date this year at one of these sites. As you can see, the need is urgent. We respectfully submit a plea for assistance. We await your response. Sincerely, s/Candi Woodward, Theresa Parks, Virginia C. Vega Following discussion, with questions being directed to Staff and testimony received from Candi Woodward, 422 Harold Street, Lodi, Council referred the matter to Staff for further study. r, ��+.'..��..�.l�i�`t�!'X'.^�A`nti^.n*..w.: Ks�ar»�.: c.,-:w.brc.�e..,-w, ,.. .....s.�!`a'X=•-=v.::}'N rP�w,yplc.�AiO?.��A.'�+"4�V."�`uM�e.x.. .. _ d �_. '"�� CITY COUNCIL IOHN R. (Reedy) SNIDER. Mayor DAVID M. HINCHMAN Mayor Pro Tempore EVE LYN M OLSON IAMES W PINKERTON. it FRED M RE ID FT CITY OF LODI CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET POST OFFICE BOX 320 LODI. CALIFORNIA 9S241 (209)334-5634 October 22, 1984 Carmittee of Concerned Parents 422 Harold Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Committee of Concerned Parents: HENRY A. CLAVES. Jr. City Manager ALICE NL REIMCHE City Ckrk RONALD M. STEIN City Attorney This letter will confirm that yoiir October 15, 1984 letter indicating your concern in regards to the "lack of proper and appropriate stop signs" at three intersections in the area of Heritage School which directly affect the safety of children was presented to the Lodi City Council at its regular meeting of October 17, 1984. Following discussion and testimony by Mrs. Woodward the Counc i 1 referred that matter to Staff for study and recoranendation. You will be kept apprised as the study developer and the recommendations are formulated. Should you have any questions regarding the matter, please do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours, A -AA Alce M. Reimche City Clerk A(VR: j j Committee Concerned Parente Theresa Par , Correspondence Sec. 604 South Stockton Street Lodi, California 95240 nctober 15, 1984 Honorable Randy Snider, Mayor Lodi City Council Members 221 West Pine Street Lodi, California 95240 Honorable Mayor City Council Members We, as a group of concerned parents, are extremely worried about the safety of our children crossing the streets around Heritage School. Our main concern at this time is in regards to the lack of proper and appropriate stop sign,,: at three intersections which directly affect the safety of our children. Intersection tl) Eden and Garfield, directly in front of the school has no stop signs, only a Yield. The school has received numerous complaints that people are not slowing down and observing the intent of yield sign. A stop sign at all four corners of this intersection is Important! Intersection #2) Garfield i Tokay, the scene of a recent fatality of a Lodi student, has stop signs only on Tokay. The neccessity of a four way stop is obvious. Intersection #3) Cental & Eden, has stop signs on Eden only. Again, a crucial corner concerning the safety of our children. While a Safety Patrol is on duty for three dismissal periods, there are none available for the dismissal of kindergarten, first and second graders which takes place after the sixth grade students leave school for the day. The students most in need face the hazards of traveling to and from school under the worst of circumstances. To add to the problem, Heritage will be going on a year round schedule during the 85-86 school year. Children will be traveling to and from school 12 months a year, rather than nine. ' The Dept of Public Works has informed us that there have been six accidents to date at one of these sites. r, As you can see, the need is urgent. We respectfully submit a plea for assistence.