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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 15, 1997 (81)AGENDA TITLE: Remove Left -Turn Restriction on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane MEETING DATE: October 15, 1997 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That City Council review the attached petition (Exhibit A) and remove the left -turn restriction on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Public Works Department received a petition, with thirty-four signatures, requesting removal of the left -tum restriction on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane. The people signing the petition feel the removal of the left -turn restriction will improve the traffic circulation for Woodbridge Middle School parents while dropping off and picking up their children. The petition was prompted by several parents getting citations for turning left at this intersection after dropping their children off at the Woodbridge Middle School. Since the time the restriction was installed, the Public Works Department staff has received a number of requests to remove the turn restriction. The following describes the turn restriction history and staffs recommendation. Turn Restriction History The left -turn restriction was installed by City Council in September 1987 as an alternative to Eilers Lane residents' requests for a street closure. The residents requested the street closure in order to reduce traffic volumes, accidents and speeds on Eilers Lane. After a lengthy study by staff, it was determined that due to lack of a significant volume, accident, or speeding problem, there was no justification for a street closure. San Joaquin County also concurred that a street closure would affect traffic circulation and should not be implemented. City Council approved the left -turn restriction as an alternative to the street closure and requested staff review this intersection once the Chestnut Street bridge crossing at the Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal is constructed. In spring 1989, the Chestnut Street bridge crossing at Woodbridge Irrigation Canal was opened which impacted the Eilers Lane and Lilac Street intersection. As expected, the traffic volumes on Woodhaven Lane increased, and decreased on Lower Sacramento Road and Lilac Street. In August 1990, staff restudied the Eilers Lane and Lilac Street intersection at the request of City Council. Staff recommended removal of the tum restriction. However, Eilers Lane residents addressed the City Council telling them that the traffic volume appeared high for a local street and the speeds excessive. City Council took no action to remove the left -turn restriction. APPROVED: H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager Clileilr.doc 09110197 Remove Left -Tum Restriction on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane October 15, 1997 Page 2 .ro-1-=,- Since the installation of the left -turn restriction, staff has received eight requests to remove the turn restriction. Many of those requesting the removal have received citations for turning left. Many motorists driving through the intersection do not notice the signs and markings because they are watching for pedestrians and feel it is an unnecessary restriction. Staff has also received a call from an Eilers Lane resident stating many Eilers Lane residents disobey the turn restriction. This indicates this restriction is unnecessary and creates an obstruction to the traffic circulation for this area. There have been no reported accidents at this intersection since 1994. Since this restriction was not installed as a safety feature, and removal will improve circulation in the area, staff recommends removal of the turn restriction. FUNDING: Street Maintenance Account - $50 to remove the signs. This street was recently overlayed and the right -turn markings and bumpers were not reinstalled pending Council's action on this item. Temporary tape was installed around the median on Lilac Street and can be replaced with a double -yellow centerline. 1-n . Ronsko Works Director Prepared by Paula J. Fernandez, Associate Traffic Engineer JLR/PJF/Im Attachment cc: Petition Captain Eilers Lane Spokesperson, Tom Gau Concerned Citizens Street Superintendent Associate Traffic Engineer Clileilr.doc 9110197 EXHIBIT A Petition Attn: City Council Members and Public Works Department We, the undersigned, request the removal of the left -turn restriction (signs and markings) on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane. We feel this will improve the traffic circulation for Woodbridge Middle School parents dropping off and picking up our children. It appears there is no reason to prohibit left turns at this intersection and this restriction is unnecessary. Name Address Signature 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 17 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Petition Attn: City Council Members and Public Works Department We, the. undersigned, request the removal of the left -turn restriction (signs and markings) on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane. We feel this will improve the traffic circulation for Woodbridge Middle School parents dropping off and picking up our children. It appears there is no reason to prohibit left turns at this intersection and this restriction is unnecessary. Name Address Signature 111f "falfflu fjVjf%jNjM,4 15 './Pwail, M!" ON 1511,RM-, A ONE I'M M-01CMIRW I ff �,J/ it � , :! IF #_�� ., NEW A NO OF V "a Tj M, A Ax Mad r"mijim NEM �, Pt J CITY COUNCIL PHILLIP A. PENNINO, Mayor JACK A. SIEGLOCK Mayor Pro Tempore KEITH LAND STEPHEN J. MANN DAVID P. WARNER CITY OF NODI MAILING LIST ATTACHED CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 October 8, 1997 SUBJECT: Remove Left -Turn Restriction on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney Enclosed is a copy of background information (excluding the petition) on an item that has been rescheduled to the City Council agenda of Wednesday, October 15, 1997. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. If you wish to see the petition, a copy is available in the Public Works Department. This item is on the regular calendar for Council discussion. You are welcome to attend. 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 Alice Reimche, City Clerk, at 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Paula Fernandez, Associate Traffic Engineer, at 333-6800, ext. 667. OD I Ul' Jack L. Ronsko Public Works Director JLR/Irn Enclosure cc: City Clerk NCLILEIL.DOC MARY FUHS JENNIFER WISE BOB KELLAR CSO POLICE DEPT MR & MRS B COOK 167 EVELYN CT WOODBRIDGE CA 95258 IblClile 20 N WELLINGTON WAY LODI CA 95242 WILLIE NELSON 718 CAROLINA WOODBRIDGE CA 95258 1179 ORANGEWOOD LODI CA 95240 CITY COUNCIL PHILLIP A. PENNINO, Mayor JACK A. SIEGLOCK Mayor Pro Tempore KEITH LAND STEPHEN J. MANN DAVID P. WARNER Mr. Tom Gau 2336 Eilers Lane Lodi, CA 95242 Mr. Mike Mathews 2366 Eilers Lane Lodi, CA 95242 CITY OF NODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 October 8, 1997 Mr. Lance Selkirk 2323 Eilers Lane Lodi, CA 95242 Mr. Morton Oeltjen 2348 Eilers Lane Lodi, CA 95242 H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney Mr. Bob Burke 2330 Eilers Lane Lodi, CA 95242 SUBJECT: Remove Left -Turn Restriction on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane Enclosed is a copy of background information (excluding the petition) on an item that has been rescheduled to the City Council agenda of Wednesday, October 15, 1997. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. If you wish to see the petition, a copy is available in the Public Works Department. This item is on the regular calendar for Council discussion. You are welcome to attend. 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 Alice Reimche, City Clerk, at 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Paula Fernandez, Associate Traffic Engineer, at 333-6800, ext. 667. 43� d VQ6 �4' Jack L. Ronsko Public Works Director JLR/Irn Enclosure cc: City Clerk NCLILEI2.DOC September 17, 1997 Phillip A. Pennino, Mayor City of Lodi City Hall Post Office Box 3006 Lodi, California 95241-1910 Dear Mayor Pennino: Several neighbors and I received a letter from the City's Department of Public Works advising us that an item had been placed on the agenda for September 17'" , with a recommendation to remove the "no left turn" sign on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane. In the past, I've been asked to be a spokes person for the neighborhood. I already have a commitment to be in Sacramento this evening. Additionally, with only four (4) days notice before the hearing, it doesn't give us much time to prepare a presentation and solicit input from the neighborhood. This is a significant issue to us. I am, therefore, requesting a continuance to October 15, 1997. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, THOMAS M. GAU 2336 Eilers Lane Lodi, California 95242 c: Ms. Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk