HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 22, 2014 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, July 22, 2014, commencing at 7:40 a.m.
Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, Council Member Nakanishi,
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, and Mayor Katzakian
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Robison
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Union Pacific Railroad Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Presentation (PW)
Israel Maldonado with Union Pacific (UP) Railroad and representing Operation Lifesaver provided
a PowerPoint presentation regarding rail safety, stating that the volunteer group provides
presentations to raise awareness and proactive information regarding rail safety. Specific topics
of discussion included education, engineering, and enforcement; crossing and trespassing
statistics; train stopping distance; speed perception and weight ratio of trains; passive crossings;
emergency notification system; distractions and unsafe activities around tracks; pedestrian
crossings; and passenger trains.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Maldonado stated that the emergency
notification system is a mounted or painted sign at both passive and controlled crossings that
provide a phone number and crossing location for reporting vehicles on tracks. Advanced
warnings provide conductors time to stop approaching trains to prevent accidents. Mayor Pro
Tempore Hansen suggested the newspaper print a picture of the emergency notification sign to
inform the public of this system.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Terry Morris with UP Railroad and Operation
Lifesaver stated that UP receives calls weekly on broken crossings and gates and the policy is to
immediately replace or repair within 24 hours.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Maldonado stated that UP has improved its
infrastructure and technology at crossings to avoid keeping crossing arms down too long before
and after approaching trains. Engineers and conductors do not have the ability to override and
operate the gates, but the signalmen can operate the gates manually as long as they have the
computer necessary to do so.
Council Member Johnson pointed out that the long wait times at gates seem to occur during
maintenance when the crews are working on the lines versus with passing trains. Further, Mr.
Johnson suggested this presentation be given at a televised meeting to educate more people
on this matter.
In response to Mayor Katzakian, Manpreet Kaur with UP and Operation Lifesaver stated that it
does police the railroad tracks and cite people who trespass or drive around activated crossing
arms.
Council Member Mounce questioned the status of the vandalized UP container on Elm Street, to
which Mr. Morris responded UP is currently working to correct the situation.
C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
None.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Robison
City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Union Pacific Railroad Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Presentation
MEETING DATE: July 22, 2014 (Shirtsleeve Session)
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Union Pacific Railroad Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety presentation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Trains traveling through the City of Lodi on the Union Pacific
Railroad (UPRR) mainline tracks are moving at speeds upward of
70 mph. Since 2009, there have been three train vs. pedestrian
contacts, resulting in one injury and two fatalities.
The attached UPRR California Operation Lifesaver presentation is intended to increase public awareness
of train safety. The information will be presented by a UPRR representative who will be available to
answer any questions from the Council or public.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Prepared by Charles E. Swimley, Jr., City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
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