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Joint Meeting of the Citv of Chula Vista Citv Council and the
Chula Vista Elementarv School District Board of Education
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Moot -' Padilla -' Rindone -'
Salas -' and Mayor Horton -
Boardmembers Speyrers -' Cummings, -'
Giles -' Smith -' and President Judd
BUSINESS
2, THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY
a, Otay Ranch - Status of Annexation; Status of Ownership; Expected Development Processes During
the Next Two Years; Population Projections, Etc.(City)
b. Phasing of Development in the City's Eastern Sector, and Its Impacts on PubJic FaciJities, Including
Overcrowding of Public Schools (City)
c, Higher Education Proposals Offered by UCSD
3, UPDA IE ON SCHOOL RESOURCE OFF1CERS PROGRAM (School Board/City)
4. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE (School Board)
a. Technology in Schools
b. Modernization of Schools
c, Charter Schools
5, TRAFFIC ISSUES
a. Joint funding of Broadway and Flower Street Traffic Signal (City)
b, AB 1297 - Halecrest Elementary School Traffic Issues (School Board/City)
c. Discussion of Park view Elementary School Traffic Issues (School Board/City)
5.1. DISCUSSION OF OTA Y ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIDEWALK LEADING FROM CONNOLEY
STREET (Letter and Petition iTom Dianna Maria Kryjewski, Otay Sidewa1k Petition Coordinator)
6, CITY COUNCIL'S "SEVEN MAJOR AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT" (City)
Agenda -2- Wednesday, February 18, 1998
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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7, FUTURE MEETINGS - Set future meetings for 1998
8. SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS
9, COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Council conference Room
5:40 p.m. Administration 8uilding
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Moot (arrived at 5:44 p.m.), Padilla
(arrived at 5:41 p.m.), Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
Boardmembers: cummings, Giles (left a 7:00 p.m.), Judd
(arrived at 6:45 p.m.), Speyrers (arrived at 6:27 p.m.),
and President Smith.
ABSENT: None.
BUSINESS
2. FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY
a. otay Ranch: status of Annexation; status of Ownership; Expected Development
Processes During the Next Two Years; population projections, etc.
Rick Rosaler, Principal Planner, presented a brief update on the status of
development in the Otay Ranch Project.
b. Phasing of Development in the city's Eastern Sector and Its Impacts on
Public Facilities Including Overcrowding of Public Schools.
Duane Bazzel, Principal planner, presented an update on the status of development
in other Eastern areas of the community including location of public schools.
He stated a key issue is the timing of school construction with residential
development. The Charter School concept is an issue in terms of size and
location. The City has always encouraged co-locations between elementary schools
and neighborhood parks and that continues to be a design issue as projects move
forward. Other area-wide issues include: fire station master planning; multiple
species conservation program; park master plan; public facility development
impact fee; transportation phasing; SR-125 timing, phasing, and funding, and a
whole host of area-wide issues that are tied into this number of projects going
forward simultaneously.
Member cummings asked if there was any estimate on the timing of SR-125.
Mr. Bazzel replied we are hearing from California Transportation Ventures that
the timing for SR-125 will be late 2001. It is highly dependent upon a few
environmental issues that they are still working through and solidifying the
funding. They are doing a lot of design work on it, and the City is coordinating
with them.
c. Higher Education Proposals Offered by UCSD.
Mr. Bazzel reported that Chula Vista has been proactive in looking at the city's
higher education needs. In 1989 when the general plan was updated, we had
included a university site on the otay Ranch, and the City has been pursuing an
additional University of California campus. We have had another proposal that
has come to us from UCSD that involves an environmental science institute or a
center for eco-system studies. That facility combined with our multiple species
planning effort needs to be sited adjacent to the preserve area. A third
proposal that staff has been working on is a Higher Education Center. This
facility would involve combining San Oiego State, UCSD, Southwestern College, and
even the Sweetwater High School District. The three major higher education
facilities could potentially locate on a single site and eventually share
facilities. The City Council has given staff direction to continue to work on
proposals of this type and have identified different sites for us to examine.
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February 18, 1998
Page 2
The higher education facility is modeled after one in Denver, Colorado, which is
located on 127 acres and houses 33,000 students and does have shared facilities.
It has been highly successful over time. It involves Colorado University of
Denver, Metropolitan State College, and Community College at Denver. It has a
baccalaureate degree, Ph.D, and also Junior College level education. The
original university site contained 1100 acres, but there are only approximately
700 acres which were developable. Originally the Baldwin Company had dedicated
400 acres within the Salt Creek area. At that time in 1989, we hadn't gotten
into the environmental issues related to the site. Subsequent to that, the
ownership has been splintered on the Otay Ranch, so Baldwin no longer controls
that property. There is no offer of dedication of the original 400 acres by the
new ownership, New Millennium Homes.
Councilmember Rindone requested a status report on the 1100 acres to include the
characteristics of the area and the owners. This is one area he was getting a
lot of questions on, so it would be good information for both boards to get.
3. UPDATE ON SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS PROGRAM
Richard T. Werlin, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, stated in
January 1996, the joint Council and Board approved a program enhancing our mutual
vision and goal of providing a safe environment for all of the students, staff
members, and families of Chula Vista. Over the last several months, hundreds of
hours have been spent by the School Resource officers and Safety Patrols in
making classroom presentations on gang awareness, drug prevention, counselling
assessment, home visits, and several enforcement issues. He introduced one of
the captains from the Hilltop Elementary Safety Patrol, Tyler Rankin.
. Tyler Rankin, Captain of the school Safety Patrol at Hilltop Elementary
School. He shared some things that the School Resource Officers provide for
their school, i.e. acting as advisors to the school Safety Patrol, providing
automobile traffic control, sponsoring or coordinating special events such as
summer camp, trips to Sacramento, majors day, holiday events, and other monthly
activities.
President Smith presented Tyler Rankin with a gift and thanked him for coming to
the meeting in his role of Safety Patrol.
Rick Werlin introduced another partner in the program, Sergeant Peltekian.
Tros Peltekian, sergeant in charge of the Juvenile Unit, introduced the people
who make the program happen: David Padilla, Ilyana Martinez, Terry Rush, and Leo
Banales. He also introduced his boss, Jim Zoll, the operations Captain.
Mayor Horton stated that one of the concerns she hears often is the fast traffic
in front of schools. She asked if we could get additional patrol service during
certain times of the school year, so if there is a high visibility of patrol
service in the area, maybe that would slow down the traffic for a period of time
and make people more aware that we are watching out for this type of situation,
She thought t~e Valle Lindo Elementary ScHool was an unusual situation because
the cars are coming down the hill and pick up speed when they get in front of the
school. She hoped that the Police Department would look into this.
Sgt. peltekian responded that those same type of concerns are frequently brought
to his attention when he visits schools. We do try to address them as often as
we can in between the calls for service, but we will try to do extra patrol at
the request of the Mayor.
President Smith expressed that this program was very innovative. This program
was to try to get at prevention. You can't walk onto a campus and talk to a
child without them knowing the name of their School Resource Officer.
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February 18, 1998
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4. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
Dr. Lowell Billings, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, and Dr.
Libia Gill, Superintendent, made a co-presentation entitled, "Investment for the
Future." They chose this title because they believed there were some integral
things that their Board was committed to over the past couple of years that set
Chula Vista up for success as we move toward the 21st Century. The issues
presented were: modernization of schools, technology in schools, and charter
schools. Overheads were shown.
Councilmember Rindone asked if there had been ant thought given to add home-to-
school connections, and if so, what are you considering.
Dr. 8illings stated that their network was designed as open architecture and open
infrastructure that allows both remote as well as network connected machines to
attach. We are exploring home-to-school connections. We have one Charter School
piloting this process and gearing up to put a laptop computer in the home of
every child in the school grades 3 through 6. We have been talking with
developers and other community business entities who have some similar interests.
The open architecture allows for this type of flexibility.
Dr. Gill stated that in 1992, SB-1448 was passed. The essence of the legislation
was intended to improve student learning. Part of the philosophical tenants of
a Charter School legislation was to shift from a "rule base" to "performance
base" system of accountability. In exchange for greater freedom from rules and
regulations, the hypothesis was to consider greater flexibility at the local
school site. In the Chula Vista School District, there are currently five
charter schools: Discovery, Clearview, Mueler, Feaster-Edison, Chula Vista
Learning Community.
5. TRAFFIC ISSUES
a. Joint Funding of Broadway and Flower Street Traffic Signal.
John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, stated that this item was somewhat
related to the Feaster Charter School project. About a year and a half ago, Dr.
Billings talked to us about closing Jefferson Avenue so the school could be
expanded. We worked with him and tried to anticipate everything that we thought
would be needed. We looked at improvements mainly at Broadway and E, because we
knew that was already a heavily traveled intersection. Closing the street and
making more traffic go through there would have some impacts. We addressed
those, but what we didn't anticipate and address was a need to put in a signal
at Broadway and Flower. We knew there would be additional traffic, but what
brought that project up in priority was the increase in accidents. Staff has
realized that if this was something we had anticipated, we would have made it a
requirement at the time. What we would like is for both the Council and Oistrict
direct their staffs to work together and try to come up with some cooperative
solutions that we think would be fair and equitable to both agencies.
President smith felt that historiCdlly traffic lights would be a City
responsibility.
Mr. Lippitt stated that the reason City staff was considering this as a joint
issue was because we closed Jefferson. If we hadn't closed Jefferson, then it
probably would have been more of just a City responsibility. In this case, by
closing Jefferson, it made all the traffic in that neighborhood as well as the
school go out through Flower.
Member Judd asked if anything has happened regarding talking to the school
principal and getting information to the parents about using other access routes
rather than Flower. Has the City tried to alert the population that is driving
the students to the new hazards that have been created because of the increase
of traffic. He felt the City could be a little more proactive before jumping to
the conclusion that we need to spend $160,000.
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February 18, 1998
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Mr. Lippitt replied that our initial recommendation was to put flashing lights
and a crossing guard there. The Council did authorize the crossing guard. When
we did our annual traffic signal study and that intersection jumped from about
ninth position to first or second. It was mainly because of the accidents.
Dr. Giles stated that there was a child that was hit crossing Broadway at Flower,
so that is part of the nature of the reaction of residents and parents. Because
of the rerouting of the traffic, we need to put a light there. She was not sure
that was actually the best solution, but part of the real concern was when a
child's safety was involved, the first thing people think of is a traffic light.
Mr. Lippitt stated that it wasn't just the pedestrians, there were also traffic
accidents which occurred,
Dr. Giles asked what was the criteria that was used for placing a traffic light.
It seemed to her that the distance between the intersection on E street and where
we are talking about are awful close together.
Mr. Lippitt stated that this was one of the major reasons that we didn't want to
put a traffic signal in as a condition because it was so close. We don't like
signals 1/8th of a mile apart. When we looked at the numbers and the amount of
traffic that we anticipated because of closing the street, we didn't feel it was
necessary. But accidents are the thing which corrects the projections and
estimates, because they are real. Basically, that is what brought the project
into a higher priority based on the City's criteria.
Member Judd asked if there were more students crossing at Broadway now than
before.
Mr. Lippitt replied that Dr. Billings had indicated to him that the Oistrict was
bringing more school people into that school than before, so there probably are
more students crossing there.
Member Cummings asked if there could be a possibility where the street was closed
as you come down to Flower from Broadway, to have a stop sign at Jefferson, so
all the traffic coming from Broadway would have to stop. During the period of
time in the morning when cars are leaving the school, they would not be allowed
to use the eastern part to Broadway, they would have to turn down and back to D
street.
Mr. Lippitt responded that is something which we would have to think about. One
issue is trying to work with the neighborhood too. They do miss not going out
Jefferson, and now we are going to make them go all the way to D Street. That
was something that we would have to analyze. There was still a lot traffic on
Broadway and there were a lot of students crossing there. So if you bring them
across H Street, they will still be crossing Broadway.
Sid Morris, Assistant City Manager, stated that crossing with a light was
something that provides a much safer environment.
Mr. Lippitt .stated that a traffic s,ignal.was 24 hours a day, so it would be safer
for people who use the park or kids that cross at other times. When there is a
traffic signal, traffic is expected to stop. When there is only a crossing
guard, they may not.
Member Speyrers asked if a light on Broadway, would upset all the businesses when
the traffic was stopped. Also, the traffic will be so backed up from those two
intersections, you will have cars blocking intersections.
Mr. Lippitt explained that our computer system on E Street can be interconnected
and tied into D Street so you don't have to stop at both intersections. We did
have a major congestion at 1-805 and Bonita Road before we put a signal in.
Actually by putting in more signals it helped that situation by spreading the
traffic out. Sometimes it can help even when there is a lot of congestion.
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February 18, 1998
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Councilmember Padilla asked what were some of the specific warrant criteria that
primarily impacted the elevation of this particular location to a higher
priority.
Mr. Lippitt answered that the main one was the number of accidents, because
accidents gets a lot of points. That was the major change from what had been
predicted earlier.
Mayor Horton stated that there was a problem, and we are not going to be able to
solve the problem tonight, but we must deal with it. It would be beneficial to
continue the dialogue between Mr. Lippitt and a designated person from the School
District. Maybe we can get a report back within the next month or two.
President Smith stated that this was a new issue for the Board, and they didn't
know much about that.
b. AB-1297 - Halecrest Elementary School Traffic Issues
Dr. Billings stated that he contacted Dr. Madison, the Principal at Halecrest
School, and Chuck Dionne, Director of Transportation, regarding the Halecrest
traffic issue. He felt they had come up with a strategy to deal with the new
busing regulations. They have set up and expedited a loading pattern for the
children at that school. Unless he was missing something, he felt that many of
the original concerns have been allayed. Although there was some disruption and
some delay in the traffic flow on East J street, they have made that a minimal
impact. The community seems to be fairly satisfied. Another larger issue is
that many of our schools are structured and designed around non-commuter traffic,
children walking to school, or working in an environment where traffic was less
of a problem. A long-term issue for the District to look at was the egress and
ingress to our schools.
c. Discussion of parkview Elementary School Traffic Issues
Dr. Billings stated that the board has authorized the District staff to enter
into a consultant agreement with BHA Engineering. We will be fronting the cost
for an engineering study to design an access point to parkview School from the
newly emerging Palomar Roadway, east of 805. We have received a letter from Jim
Hanson of Fieldstone Development who have committed to provide the dirt work
gratis to both the City and District. They will complete it in the scope of the
regular grading that will go on with Palomar. city staff has sought and
developed an encroachment permit which has been authorized, and we are entering
into that agreement to provide the access through what is designated as City open
space land. We will use some proceeds from our community facilities district and
view that as an augmentation to parkview School to deal with the emerging growth
in that new development.
Councilmember Padilla commented that in hearing this report, he was elated. He
has been monitoring this for a long time. From hearing very loudly from
residents who felt they were land locked to access to a school that was not
designed to handle the traffic impacts of the student population as it grew and
changed. He was very pleased to hear that the District has taken this by the
horns to resolve this.
5.1. DISCUSSION OF OTAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIDEWALK LEADING FROM CONNOLEY STREET
Letter and petition from Dianna Maria Kryjewski, otay Sidewalk Petition
Coordinator.
Dr. Billings stated that he had the opportunity to go out and look and assess
this situation with Mr. Lippitt. This is a multi-faceted issue. One, the
stairway that comes down to the park and into the school from the back side
terminates into a grassy area. That is combined with a run-off shoot that flows
down the back side of the park, a concrete drainage ditch that pulls all of the
water off the upper community down into that park. Then we have a drain system
that we are trying to ascertain who owns that with a common understanding that
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February 18, 1998
Page 6
we have to improve that drainage situation, because we have a pond that develops
about three or four feet deep. We are looking at plans to fence that, because
there is a liability concern. What happens is that backfills and overflows over
the bank and down into the school, so it essentially cuts a tributary in that
walkway, so people coming across the grass are actually traversing through a
flooded marsh area that is the result of the backflow in the drain. In the
absence of trying to do something with that drain, we will end up with
potentially some washouts on that road or undercutting of that walkway, so we are
going to look at both of those issues and see what kinds of plans we can come up
with.
Mayor Horton asked if the drainage problem was the City's problem and was it a
safety issue?
Dr. Billings responded that they were not sure whose problem it was. We see it
as a community issue. So we are going to approach it from that standpoint.
There is some equipment that the City has that can address the cleanout. We are
going to try to figure this out and see what we need to do and if we can come up
with a workable solution. The drain itself is a safety issue. The depth and
size of the pond is a safety issue. The walking to the school is an
inconvenience issue; your shoes get wet and muddy. One of the chief issues is
the liability related to that pond.
Member Judd asked what happened to the redesign of the park area. At one time
we looked at plans to remove that swell, and they were going to redesign the
entire park. This was all part of the plan when the City designed the gym. At
that time the City was looking at putting the gym on school property and to
moving the restrooms. Oid that just die?
Sid Morris, Assistant City Manager, stated we could provide a report to Council
with a copy to the Board on this issue since staff was not present to respond.
6. CITY COUNCIL'S "SEVEN MAJOR AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT"
Dawn Herring, Budget Manager, quickly touched upon the seven major areas of
improvement which were: Bayfront, Third Avenue-Downtown, Broadway
Revitalization, otay Valley, Higher Education Center/Environment Sciences
Institute, SR-125, and Improvement of City Revenue Base.
Member Judd asked if the City had a "hot-link" to their web site.?
Sid Morris, Assistant City Manager, responded he thought we were connected, but
we will look into this.
President Smith stated that one of the important things is the quality of life.
People wanting to live here and bring businesses here often is because of good
schools. That is such an important link. When corporations look at moving
businesses that becomes a high issue.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
. Jim Groth, 5465 San Miguel Road, Bonita, 91902, sixth grade teacher at
Montgomery School, stated that the District needs approximately $3 million of
discretionary money to fully implement kindergarten class size reduction of 20: 1.
It would take us about three years because of the budgeting process to put that
money in the bank to implement it. He requested Council's support on this issue.
7. FUTURE MEETINGS
Mayor Horton felt that meeting on a quarterly basis was too aggressive.
Member Judd suggested that we meet jointly once a year. Our staffs should be
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February 18, 1998
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working together, and hopefully, even closer as they solve problems together.
He felt that once a year would be ample.
Member Cummings expressed that he was in favor of an annual meeting.
8. SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS - there were none.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
. Mayor Horton announced that our discussions with the Padres was ongoing.
Win or lose, we feel like we have won. There has been so much positive
publicity.
. Councilmember Moot was impressed with the money that the School District
had committed to the infrastructure of the schools in technology. There was
another issue which was frustrating to parents and that was the hours in which
schools are open and serving children and parents. If you are a two member
working family or a single parent family who was working, the fact that schools
are not open during the hours in which parents work was an incredible challenge.
He felt that not only for the community at large, but for the school district in
particular it was probably a challenge that couldn't realistically be addressed
because of financial reasons until the infrastructure concerns are addressed.
He felt this was the District's major challenge for the future to figure out a
way that schools can begin to coexist better with the realities of the working
world and the needs of children who because of economic realities have parents
who are working during school hours.
President Smith believed in what he was saying. As you look eastward, we have
a lot of two working parents, and the issue of child care and after school
activities is a very big issue,
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly A. Authelet, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
. 'C/) CITY COUNCIL A GENOA STATEMENT :;, V!,1 : ~ ~
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Meeting Date 12/16/97
ITEM TITLE: Report on request for a traffic signal at the intersection of Broadway and
Flower Street.
Resolution) 8" ð":z 7Authorizing the transfer of $30,000 from the existing
balance of Project No. TF220 - Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay Valley Road
for the design of traffic signals at Broadway and Flower Street.
SUBMITIED BY, D"""", ,fPublic w""'~
Chief of Police
REVIEWED BY: City ManagerJe¡ ~ -7 (4/5ths Vote: YesXNo_)
In September 1997, staff received a written request from Geraldine Fernandez, 590 Flower Street
#7, with a petition to consider installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Broadway and
Flower Street. The request cited the need for a traffic signal because of the accidents and many
near misses at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street. On November 25, 1997, the
Council authorized the appointment of an adult crossing guard at the intersection of Broadway and
Flower Street and, based on new infonnation, staff requested time to further analyze the impacts
of Feaster School's expansion to determine how to best use the $36,000.00 set aside for traffic
improvements as impact fees levied as part of approval of the expansion.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept staffs report and approve the resolution
authorizing the transfer of $30,000 from the existing balance of Project No. TF220 (account No.
6oo-6005-TF220) Traffic SignallI-805 at Otay Valley Road to a new CIP project number TF257
"Traffic Signal Broadway and Flower Street" , for the immediate design of traffic signals at that
intersection.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: At the October 9, 1997 Safety
Commission meeting, the Commission voted unanimously 6-0-1 (one vacancy) to accept staffs
report and: 1) recommend an adult crossing guard with the Chula Vista Elementary School District
funding 50 % of the costs; 2) recommend the immediate installation of a flashing beacon and that
Council consider the installation of a traffic signal when the school warrants are met and funds can
be budgeted for construction of the signal at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street.
DISCUSSION:
Even before receiving the petition from Geraldine Fernandez, staff had already started an analysis
of traffic conditions at the subject intersection. When considering an intersection for traffic signal
control, staff looks at several factors to determine the need for installation. Pedestrians and
vehicle volumes, accident history, and physical factors such as sight distances (sight distance is
good for 400' in each direction), speed of vehicles, and curves, both horizontal and vertical, and
proximity to other traffic signals are all considered. Staff also considers the 85th percentile speed,
which is that speed at which 85 % of the vehicles are traveling at or below.. and is used as the first
approximation of what the posted speed limit should be. The 85th percentile speed on Broadway
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is 40 MPH. The posted speed limit on Broadway is 35 MPH, except when children are present,
it is 25 MPH due to the proximity of the school. Traffic signaJs and flashing beacons, because
of their expense, must be budgeted and consequently have a longer lead time for the construction
approv.al process.
Staff's initial recommendation on November 25 was to install an overh d flashing beacon at this
intersection. However, since: 1) Council has already approved the . ediate assignment of an
adult crossing guard at this location; 2) staff has recently complet, the traffic signal warrants for
the 1998 tC Signal Priority List; and 3) Broadway and Flow Street is ranked number (1) one
on this list, ff believes that the $30,000 initially reques for the installation of flashing
wanúng beaco t this location wiJI be much more responsi . spent in the design of the proposed
signal for this inte ection. The total cost for the traffic gnal is estimated to be $160,000, or
$130, 000 more than e estimated cost of the flashing be n. An additional appropriation in next
fiscal year's CIP budge would be required to complet e installation of the traffic signal.
Design and construction of e flashing beacons for. is location would take until approximately
Mayor June of 1998 to com ete. Conversely, ff believes that design of the recommended
traffic signal could be complete y May with a rtising at that time and under construction by
summer of 1998 using 1998/99 C nds for th, "construction. Since the adult crossing guard wiJI
be assigned during this time frame, ff belie' es that it would be a more fiscally prudent use of
available funds to proceed with the de . n h construction of the traffic signal at this location.
In order to minimize the impacts of the a . onal signal on through traffic on Broadway, the new
signal would be operated in manner such the signal remains green on Broadway except when
traffic is actually present on the side str . t ( wer St.).
In order to be able to assess the imp ts of the sure of Jefferson Avenue, staff perfonned
"before" and "after" studies at the k locations. T "before" studies were taken in October,
1996. Our "after" studies were pe onned in Novemo and December, 1997. Those studies
indicated that the improvements that ere proposed at the in section of Broadway and "E" Street
are required at this time. It was de rmined that southbound to estbound right turns at Broadway
and "E" Street increased from ab t 150 velùcles before the clos of Jefferson Avenue, to about
430 vehicles after the closure. hese numbers represent the traf counted during the 2 hour
period from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 .M. In addition, the eastbound to no ound left turn increased
from 230 velùcles before the cl sure to 370 vehicles after the closure for ame 2 hours. This
increase appears to be a res t of the 246 vehicles that used to turn right om southbound
Jefferson Avenue to westbou d "E" Street.
In order to mitigate the act of the closure of Jefferson Avenue, staff still recommends the
installation of a southbou right turn overlap phase on Broadway to operate in conjunction with
the eastbound left turn phase on "E" Street. The closing of Jefferson Avenue to accomodate the
expansion of Feaster Elementary School created a change in traffic patterns as predicted by staff
and those improvements are needed. The School District has sent the City a check in the amount
necessary to do the traffic signal modification work at the intersection of Broadway and "E" Street
and City staff can work on both projects simultaneously.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None submitted.
ACTION ITEMS I
í 21. REPORT REQUEST FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND
FLOWER STREET - In September 1997. staff received a wntten request with a petItIon to consider IDstallatlon
of a traffic signal at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street. The request cited the need for a traffic signal
because of the increased accidents and many near misses at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street. Per
staff recommendation, the resolution was approved 5-0. (Director of Public Works) Continued from the meeting
of 11/25/97,
RESOLUTION 18827 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $30,000 FROM THE EXISTING BALANCE
OF PROJECT NUMBER TF220 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL/I-80S AT OT A Y V ALLEY ROAD FOR THE DESIGN
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT BROADWAY AND FLOWER STREET
Cliff Swanson, City Engineer, stated that at the last meeting and the initial report was for the installation of a
flashing beacon. Prior to last week's meeting, staff had just completed the traffic signal priority list for 1998. and
Broadway and Flower ranked at the top of the list. Therefore, staff is now recommending that the money be used
for the design of the full traffic signal rather than installation of a flashing beacon.
RESOLUTION 18827 OFFERED BY COUNClLMEMBER RINDONE, heading read, text waived, passed
\-- and approved unanimously 5-0. ~
22. REPORT REQUEST FOR AN ALL-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIDDEN VISTA
DRIVE AND WOODHOUSE A VENUE - In July 1997, staff received a petition asking if a way could be found
to discourage traffic from using Hidden Vista Drive as a short cut and requesting all-way stops be installed on
Hidden Vista Drive at Woodhouse Avenue and at Windrose Way. Staff recommended that the report be accepted
and the request for an all-way stop be denied. Item was continued to 1/13/98 instead. (Director of Public Works)
Cliff Swanson, City Engineer, stated that one of the residents approach him during the break and indicate that they
had just received the report. Apparently none of the neighborhood was notified of this meeting. The resídents have
requested that this item be continued to January 13, 1998.
MSUC (Hortnn/Padilla) to continue the item to January 13, 1998.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 5e and 6 were pulled, however, the minutes will reflect the printed agenda order)
OTHER BUSINESS .
23. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTfS)
Scheduling of Meetings: On Wednesday, December 17. at 1 :30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Rnom, there
will be a presentation with the cnnsultants that we have hired regarding the Baseball Stadium.
Chris SaJomone. Community Development Director. stated that the consultants could come back in January and do
the presentation for Council in an open session. Tomorrow, they will be addressing staff. however, Council is
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At the time of our last report to the Council in November of this year, the intersection of
Broadway and Flower Street was on the 1997 Traffic Signal study list and was ranked 9th on the
list of 10 intersections studied. Due to the high cost of traffic signals ($160,000), staff could not
recommend any new signal locations until all other locations have been studied and the locations
ranked by priority has been reviewed by the Safety Commission and the City Council. The 1998
signal priority list has been completed and presented to the Safety Commission in December for
review and will be on their agenda for approval in January 1998.
As a reference, the 1997 and 1998 lists are included with this report for your information and
shows how this intersection ranked in comparison to ten other potential traffic signal locations.
In completing the 1998 Traffic Signal evaluation studies, staff determined that the subject location
scored 51 points under existing conditions. However, to remain fair and consistent, the other 10
locations had to be surveyed to determine the number of points that they reached at the present
time. While there were increases in points due to traffic volume increases, distance to the school
under the State warrant system due to expansion of the school site closer to Broadway, change in
traffic patterns due to the closure of Jefferson and other minor factors, the largest single reason
the signal ranking increased from the 1997 list to the 1998 list is the number of accidents. These
could not have been predicted when we studied the District's request for closure of Jefferson
Avenue.
Staff has had discussions with the Chula Vista Elementary School District and Dr. .Catherine
Rodriguez, Principal of the Edison Feaster School about sharing the costs for both the flashing
signal and the crossing guard. Since Edison Feaster School is a charter school, the costs would
have to come directly out of the School's budget and not the District's overall budget according
to Dr. Lowell Billings, Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Rodriguez indicated verbally to staff that
they would share the cost of the crossing guard, at least for the current fiscal year. If the signals
are installed in the begimúng of the upcoming Fiscal Year, it is staff's belief that the need for the
adult crossing guard will be eliminated and therefore funding this position will no longer be
necessary.
In addition, the district is committed to pay the cost of signal improvements at Broadway and "E"
Street and striping improvements on Flower Street at Broadway required by Council as a condition
of vacating Jefferson Avenue. Staff has completed the striping, signing and markings, but the
signal modification at Broadway and "E" Street has not yet been started. The school district staff
indicated that they may agree to allow any excess funds to be used towards the traffic signal at
Broadway and Flower Street. The school district staff is not willing to recommend allocating any'
additional funding toward the signal installation. Staff is still pursuing this sharing of the
construction funding.
Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that Council authorize the transfer of $30,000 from the
existing balance of project no. TF220 - Traffic Signal/I-80S at atay Valley Road for the immediate
design of the signal at Broadway and Flower. Project TF220 has an total unexpended,
unencumbered balance of approximately $90,000. All work has been completed on that project,
and only a few minor close out details are needed to be finished before the funds can be returned
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to the Traffic Signal Fund. The additional $130,000 of funds needed for the Broadway/Flower
Street signal will be proposed for funding from the Traffic Signal Fund in next year's CIP, but
staff will continue to pursue school district funding of up to 50 % for this project.
All area residents, including the Edison Feaster Elementary School principal, Dr. Catherine
Rodriguez, and Dr. Lowell Billings of the Elementary District have been notified of tonight's
meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount for the design of tills traffic signal is estimated to cost $30,000.
Funds are available from the funds remaining in CIP Project No. TF220. TF220 has a total
unexpended balance of approximately $90,000. The remainder of the funds will be returned to
the overall fund for reallocation with next year's CIP program. The cost for a traffic signal at tills
location is estimated to be $160,000 including construction, design, inspection and incidental
costs. The additional $130,000 will be recommended in next year's CIP. '
Attachments:
1. Area Plat (Signing and Pavement Markings on Broadway)
2. Caltrans Traffic Manual - School Arear Pedestrian Safety
3. Speedlimit - Engineeering/traffic survey/radar study/accident data
4. Gap study at Broadway/Flower Street
5. Pedestrian Counts
6. Letter with petition (signatures)
7. 1997 and 1998 Signal Priority Lists
8. Safety Commission Minutes 10/9/97
9. Peak period turning movement analysis
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RESOLUTION NO. 18827
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
$30,000 FROM THE EXISTING BALANCE OF PROJECT
NO. TF220 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL/I-805 AT OTAY
VALLEY ROAD FOR THE DESIGN OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
AT BROADWAY AND FLOWER STREET
WHEREAS, in September 1997, staff received a written
request from Geraldine Fernandez, 590 Flower street #7, with a
petition to consider installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Broadway and Flower Street; and
WHEREAS, the request cited the need for a traffic signal
because of the accidents and many near misses at the intersection
of Broadway and Flower Street; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 1997, the Council authorized the
appointment of an adult crossing guard at the intersection of
Broadway and Flower Street and, based on new information, staff
requested time to further analyze the impacts of Feaster School's
expansion to determine how to best use the $36,000 set aside for
traffic improvements as impact fees levied as part of approval of
the expansion; and
WHEREAS, it is staff's recommendation that Council
authorize the transfer of $30,000 from the existing balance of
Project No. TF220 - Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay Valley Road for
the design of traffic signals at Broadway and Flower Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the
city of Chula Vista does hereby authorize the transfer of $30,000
from the existing balance of Project No. TF220 (Account No. 600-
6005-TF220) Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay Valley Road to a new CIP
Project No. TF257 "Traffic Signal Broadway and Flower Street", for
the immediate design of traffic signals at that intersection.
Presented by Approved as to form by
John P. Lippitt, Director of
Public Works
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November 25, 1997
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14. RESOLUTION 18825 WAIVING THE BIDDING PROCESS, ACCEPTING BIDS, AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR "GRADING RESTORATION AND SILT REMOVAL FOR BONITA LONG
CANYON DETENTION BASIN IN THE CITY (DR129)" AND APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE STORM DRAIN REVENUE FUND - The City maintains a dam built
by McMillin in the Bonita Long Canyon as part of their Bonita Long Canyon Estates project. The dam was
designed as a detention basin to protect properties located downstream from flooding. It also serves as a siltation
basin and needs to be cleaned periodically. Council was sent a memo dated 10/31/97 wherein staff requested
authorization to follow the informal bid process instead of the normal bid process. By following the informal bid
process the project will be under construction 56 working days ahead of schedule. The resolution awarding the
contract to Roberts Engineering Contractors was approved. (Director of Public Works) 4/5th's vote required.
Councilmember Rindone stated that this was 48 percent over the Engineer's estimate. He couldn't remember a bid
coming in with a recommendation that was so far above the Engineer's estimate. He was under the understanding
that the job was more extensive than originally anticipated. He asked if staff felt comfortable with that.
Mr. Lippitt responded that it may be somewhat more extensive, but he felt it was the difficulty in what was
underneath -- the suitability of the soil and to get equipment in there. This is not a type of project where there is
a normal grading operation or a normal bidding process, so when you sit down and estimate something like this,
it is very difficult.
Councilmember Rindone stated he would support this, but he hoped that we would put something in a tickler file
so that we could be proactive and not have to do it after the fact in an emergency situation. Particularly, since this
situation was so much higher. With the potential of an El Nino, we want to insure that we are not going to have
clogged drains which would cause other problems.
Councilmember Moot stated he understood there were some delays in getting this going because of a need to obtain
a permit from the Army COIl'S of Engineers under the Clean Water Act. What was the relationship between the
silting basin and the Clean Water Act.
Mr. Lippitt replied that the Army Corps of Engineers is hasically responsible and has expanded their authority over
more and more drainage projects every time there's any habitat. That is a problem with this retention basion --
habitat grows up, so we have to get a permit in order to remove it. We have been working on this for several
months. We could not go out to bid until we had approval.
RESOLUTION 18825 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, heading read, text waived, passed
and approved 4-0-1 (Salas absent).
rI5. REPORT REQUEST FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY
AND FLOWER STREET - In September 1997. staff received a written request with a petition to consider
installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street. The request cited the need for a
traffic signal because of the accidents and many near misses at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street.
The Council accepted the report and recommended the assignment of an adult crossing guard and have staff
negotiate with the Chula Vista Elementary School District to share the cost on a SO-50 basis. The resolution was
approved. (Director of Public Works)
A. RESOLUTION 18826 AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF AN ADULT CROSSING GUARD
AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND FLOWER TO BE JOINTLY FUNDED BY EDISON
FEASTER SCHOOL AND THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY THE CITY'S SHARE - 4/5th's vote required.
B. RESOLUTION 18827 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $30,000 FROM THE EXISTING
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BALANCE OF PROJECT NUMBER TF220 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL/I-80S AT OTAY VALLEY ROAD FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLASHING BEACON AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND
FLOWER STREET
John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, stated that traffic engineering staff has been doing their annual evaluation
of signals around the City to evaluate their position on the traffic signal priority list. This intersection may move
up a lot further than mentioned in the staff report. His feeling was that this needed to be evaluated before we make
a recommendation to spend $30,000 on the flashing light. The other problem is that both the traffic engineer and
the city engineer were on vacation this week, so he has not had time to talk with them. He would like to proceed
in authorizing the crossing guard now, but hold off for two weeks on the decision about the flashing light. It may
be a position that if it is high enough on the traffic signal priority list and we have enough money to do it, then we
may recommend doing that and use the $30,000 towards the design. He would like to come back with the fmal
recommendations on the second part in two weeks.
Addressing Council was:
8 Greg Campbell, 531 Flower Street, Chula Vista, 91910, stated that since the school has taken over that
lot and closed off the street, there is a lot more traffic. It is very dark at night on that comer. He suggested
installing a traffic light. He didn't feel that a flashing light would be sufficient. He also stated that he did not feel
that the City should have to pay 50 percent. The school district did buy that lot and it is used by the school district.
He felt the responsibility should fall on them 100 percent.
RESOLUTION 18826 OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, heading read, text waived, passed and approved
4-0-1 (Salas absent).
MSC (HortonlPadilla) to continue Resolution 18827 for two weeks. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Salas absent).
Councilmember Rindone requested when this item comes back that staff give Council an analysis of the traffic
studies that were done when the requests for the closure of the street was made, because he felt there could be a
lesson we could learn from this. There will be other requests for street closures, and the potential is that the impact
was greater than would be mitigated.
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ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
(Item 7 was pulled, however the minutes will reflect the printed agenda order).
OTHER BUSINESS
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(s)
Mr. Morris, Assistant City Manager, reminded Council that:
8 On December 2, a special meeting had been scheduled with the City Manger to discuss city manager
applicants.
8 On December 9 there was a 4:00 p.m. special workshop set to discuss the Otay Valley regioo.
Mayor Horton felt this was not reasonable. There are three members of the Council who want to change that date.
She felt that it would have go into January.
8 SDG&E's Executive Board has taken action to sell off their energy generation business. This will have
an impact on Chula Vista.
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ITEM TITLE: Report on request for traffic sig, at the intersection of Broadway and
FJower Street. .
Resolution /1'%..<? Authorizing the assignment of an AduJt Crossing
Guard at the Intersection of Broadway and Flower to be jointly funded by
Edison Feaster School and the City and appropriating $3,000 from the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund to pay the City's share.
Resolution / ,r'3"'02?Authorizing the transfer of $30,000 from the existing
balance of Project No. TF220 - Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay Valley Rd. for
the construction of a flashing beacon at the intersection of Broadway and
Flower Street.
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Publp¡vorks r
Chief of Police , ~1
REVIEWED BY: City Manager '-./t9 ~ /t.--- (4/5ths Vote: YesXNo_)
In September 1997, staff received a written request from Geraldine Fernandez, 590 FJower Street
#7, with a petition to consider installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Broadway and
FJower Street. The request cited the need for a traffic signal because of the accidents and many
near misses at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept staffs report and: 1) approve the
resolution authorizing the assignment of a School Crossing Guard at Broadway and FJower to be
jointly funded by the City and Edison Feaster School and appropriating $3,000 from the
unappropriated baJance of the General Fund for the City's share for the remainder of the current
Fiscal Year; and 2) approve the resolution authorizing the transferring of $30,000 from the
existing balance of Project No. TF220 (account No. 600-6005- TF220) Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay
Valley Rd. for the immediate installation of a flashing beacon at the intersection of Broadway and
Flower.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: At the October 9, 1997 Safety
Commission meeting, the Commission voted unanimously 6-0-1 (one vacancy) to accept staffs
report and: 1) recommend an adult crossing guard with the Chula Vista Elementary School District
funding 50% of the costs; 2) recommend the immediate installation of a flashing beacon and that
Council consider the installation of a traffic signal when the school warrants are met and funds can
be budgeted for construction of the signal at the intersection of Broadway and FJower Street.
DISCUSSION:
Staff received a written request in the form of a petition from Geraldine Fernandez, 590 FJower
Street #7, requesting a stop light (traffic signal) at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street
in order to help pedestrians cross Broadway. When considering an intersection for traffic signal
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control, staff Jooks at severaJ factors to determine the need for installation. Pedestrians and
vehicle voJumes, accident history, and physical factors such as sight distances (sight distance is
good for 400' in each direction), speed of vehicles, and curves, both horizontal and vertical, and
proximity to other traffic signals are all considered. Staff also considers the 85th percentile speed,
which is that speed at which 85 % of the vehicles are traveJing at or below, and is used as the first
approximation of what the posted speed Jimit should be. The 85th percentile speed on Broadway
is 40 MPH. The posted speed limit on Broadway is 35 MPH, except when chiJdren are present,
it is 25 MPH due to the proximity of the school. Traffic signals and flashing beacons, because
of their expense, must be budgeted and consequently have a longer Jead time for the construction
approval process.
The intersection of Broadway and Flower Street is a four-legged intersection with existing stop
signs on Flower Street, stopping east/west traffic on Flower Street for Broadway traffic.
Broadway is a four-lane major street with an 100' right-of-way, 70' wide pavement, with curb,
gutter, and sidewalk on both sides. Parking is allowed along both sides of the roadway. Traffic
counts conducted within the last month show that Broadway has an average daily traffic (ADT)
count of 20,390. Flower Street is a two-lane residential street with 60' right-of-way and 40' wide
pavement. The ADT on Flower Street is 2,760 east of Broadway and 3,300 west of Broadway.
Much of the increased traffic at Flower Street and Broadway is due to the recent closure of a
portion of Jefferson Avenue between "E" Street and Flower Street. Jefferson Avenue was closed
so the elementary school could expand Feaster School into the vacant Jand east of Jefferson
A venue as part of that school becoming a charter school.
The accident rate at this intersection computed over the three year period from 1993-95 is 0.46
accidents per million entering vehicles. In comparison, the statewide accident rate for this type
of intersection over the same period of time is 0.24 accidents per million entering vehicles.
Between the dates of 1/1/91 and 9/30/97 (a period of 6.75 years) 12 reported accidents occurred.
Four of these accidents happened in the last 12 months and were of the injury type. Three of these
four accidents were of the pedestrian type, the other involved two vehicles. The [1I"st reported
pedestrian accident occurred on 10/15/96 at 1323 hours. An 8-year old male student was crossing
Broadway in the marked crosswalk (south leg) and was struck by a southbound vehicle in the #1
lane. Injuries were a minor abrasion to his lower right leg. The pedestrian told the driver he was
okay and the driver left without giving his name. The second pedestrian accident occurred on
10/23/96 at 1838 hours. A 38-year old male was struck by a westbound vehicle on Flower Street
turrúng left to go southbound on Broadway. According to the police report, the westbound vehicle
had stopped at the stop sign before turrúng south. The driver stated he did not see the pedestrian
in the crosswalk as it was near sunset and the pedestrian was wearing very dark clothing; minor
injuries occurred. The third reported pedestrian accident occurred on 9/15/97 at 1545 hours. An
II-year old male student was struck by a northbound vehicle while crossing in the crosswalk. The
pedestrian received injuries and was transported to a hospital. Staff has no other pedestrian
accident information at this location since 1/1/91.
Since the Safety Commission meeting in October 1997, there have been three (3) additionaJ traffic
accidents which occurred during the morning school arrival periods involving vehicles only.
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Although there were school aged pedestrians crossing in the area, none of these accidents resuJted
in injuries to tht; pedestrians. One of these accidents was a broad side accident and the other was
a rear end type accident. At this time, staff has no further information on these accidents pending
compJetion of the police accident report.
Staff also perfonned gap studies during the schooJ crossing times. Gap studies measure the Jength
of time between vehicles arriving at the crosswalk and thus can measure the opportunities
pedestrians have in order to cross the street. If the gaps are short, pedestrians may be encouraged
to cross the street halfway, then wait for another gap to fmish crossing the street. In order to cross
Broadway, a gap of about 8 seconds is needed to cross half the street at an average walking speed
of 4 feet per second. Staff measured 220 and 189 gaps of at least 8 seconds in length to over 30
seconds during the A.M. and P.M. school peak periods, respectively. These peak study periods
correspond to the school's arrivaJ and dismissaJ times. The Jarge gaps in traffic of 8 seconds or
longer were measured because of the nearby traffic signals Jocated approximately 600 feet in each
direction on Broadway, artificially creating gaps. Staff aJso did a turning movement count and
determined that 80-90% of eastbound traffic on Flower Street was making a right turn to go south
on Broadway. Staff has ordered work to be done for a separate right turn lane with pavement
markings for these motorists. Staff also repainted the school crosswalk in yellow since the Feaster
Elementary schooJ site was expanded and added "school" Jegends in yellow on Broadway in
advance of the crosswalk to help alert motorists. Also, the 25 MPH "WHEN CIDLDREN ARE
PRESENT" school series of signing was installed on Broadway.
Pedestrian counts were conducted by staff in conjunction with the all-way stop study and over 200
pedestrians were using the marked crosswalk at FJower Street during the four peak traffic hours.
The intersection of Broadway and FJower Street is on the current Traffic SignaJ study list and is
ranked 10th on the list of 11 intersections studied. Due to the high cost of traffic signals
($160,000), staff cannot recommend any new signal locations until all other locations have been
studied and the locations ranked by priority has been approved by the Safety Commission and the
City Council. The signal priority list wilJ be brought back to the Safety Commission in early 1998
for recommendation and approval. As a reference, the 1997 list is included with this report for
your infonnation and shows how this intersection ranked in comparison to ten other potential
traffic signal locations. Due to the recent changes with the school expansion, staff determined that
the subject location would score 39 points under existing conditions. However, to remain fair
and consistent, the other 10 locations would have to be surveyed to determine the number of points
that they would reach at the present time. These re-evaJuations will be done over the next couple
of months and presented to Safety Commission and the City Council during the evaluation of
intersections to be considered for traffic signals in Fiscal Year 1998-1999.
Staff also looked at the installation of a flashing yellow beacon signal. The flashing beacon is
warranted under the Caltrans school warrants. The cost estimate for a flashing beacon signal at
$30,000 is about one-third the cost of a traffic signal and wouJd onJy flash during the school
arrival and dismissal periods. The flashing beacon signal will consist of two yellow lights
mounted on an overhead mast ann that projects out over the traveJ lanes to increase visibiJity. The
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typical installation is shown as figure 10-6 (page 10-25) of the Caltrans Traffic Manual which has
been induded in the attachments.
At the Safety Commission meeting, there was aJso discussion on providing an adult crossing guard
at the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street similar to the existing adult crossing guard at
the intersection of "J" Street and Oaklawn Avenue for MueJler Elementary School for
approximately 20 years. This guard was hired and trained by the City's Police Department and
is funded through the General Fund as an hourly part-time employee. Based on the 650 estimated
annual hours worked for the existing guard, the annual cost is approximately $8,000 with
Medicare and retirement benefits. The City funds 100% of the "J" Street/Oaklawn Avenue adult
crossing guard. This Jocation meets Caltrans warrants for a crossing guard. For the remainder
of the current school year the total cost of the guard wouJd be approximately $6,000.
Staff has had discussions with the Chula Vista EJementary School District and Dr. Catherine
Rodriguez, Principal of the Edison Feaster SchooJ about sharing the costs for both the flashing
signal and the crossing guard. Since Edison Feaster School is a charter schooJ, the costs wouJd
have to come directly out of the School's budget and not the District's overall budget according
to Dr. LoweJl Billings, Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Rodriguez indicated verbally to staff that
they would share the cost of the crossing guard, at least for the current fiscal year.
In addition, the district is committed to pay the cost of signal improvements at Broadway and 'E'
Street and striping improvements on FJower Street at Broadway required by Council as a condition
of vacating Jefferson Street. They are in the process of making the initial deposit of $36,000
which was estimated by staff to be the cost of those improvements. Staff does not anticipate that
there will be any excess funds from those improvements. However, if there are, the school district
staff indicated that they may agree to allow it to be used towards the flasher. The school district
staff is not willing to recommend aJlocating any additional funding toward the flasher.
Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that the Council authorize a new crossing guard for the
Broadway/Flower intersection to be placed in the budget, the cost to be shared equally with Edison
Feaster School and that the necessary funds for the City's share to be appropriated from the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund.
It is also staff's recommendation that Council authorize the transfer of $30,000 from the existing
balance of project no. TF220 - Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay Valley Road for the construction of
a flashing beacon at the intersection of Broadway and FJower Street, and authorize staff to
negotiate further with the District to seek a higher participation in the flashing beacon than "any
balance remaining" after construction of the deposit for work required for the vacation of Jefferson
Street. Project TF220 has an unexpended, unencumbered balance of approximately $90,000. All
work has been completed and only a few minor dose out details are needed to be finished before
the funds can be returned to the Traffic Signal Fund.
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All area residents, including the Edison Feaster Elementary School principal, Dr. Catherine
Rodriguez, and Dr. Lowell BilJings of the Elementary District have been notified of tonight's
meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost for an adult crossing guard is estimated to be approximately $8,000
per school year. The cost for the balance of the current school year is $6,000. The Principal of
the Edison Elementary School District has verbally agreed to fund one-half of the cost of the guard
for the current school year, therefore the balance of the cost to the City for the current school year
is $3,000. The cost to the City will be $4,000 for the following school year if the school district
continues to fund one-half the cost. If the School District does not share in the cost of the crossing
guard next fiscal year, the City has the option of either paying the full cost of $8,000 or
eliminating the guard. The need for a crossing guard will have to be reevaluated if a traffic signal
is installed at the subject intersection.
The construction cost for a flashing beacon is estimated to cost $30,000. Funds are available from
the funds remaining in CIP Project No. TF220. The cost for a traffic signaJ at this location is
estimated to be $160,000 including construction, design, inspection and incidental costs.
Attachments: Area Plat (Signing and Pavement Markings on Broadway)
Caltrans Traffic Manual (excerpt)
Engineering/Traffic Survey with Speed Survey
Gap Study (AM and PM)
Pedestrian Counts
Petition dated 9/19/97
1997 Signal Priority List
Safety Commission Minutes from October 9, 1997 (excerpt)
Turning Movement Counts
File No.: OI20-IO-KYI 19
0760-95-CY029
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RESOLUTION NO. If5Y.J.¿;
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF AN
ADULT CROSSING GUARD AT THE INTERSECTION OF
BROADWAY AND FLOWER TO BE JOINTLY FUNDED BY
EDISON FEASTER SCHOOL AND THE CITY AND
APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY THE CITY'S
SHARE
WHEREAS, in September 1997, staff received a written
request from Geraldine Fernandez, 590 Flower Street #7, with a
petition to consider installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Broadway and Flower Street; and
WHEREAS, said request cited the need for a traffic signal
because of the accidents and many near misses at the intersection
of Broadway and Flower Street; and
WHEREAS, at the October 9, 1997 Safety Commission
meeting, the Commission voted unanimously 6-0-1 (one vacancy) to
accept staff's report and: 1) recommend an adult crossing guard
with the Chula Vista Elementary School District funding 50% of the
costs; 2) recommend the immediate installation of a flashing beacon
and that Council consider the installation of a traffic signal when
the school warrants are met and funds can be budgeted for
construction of the signal at the intersection of Broadway and
Flower Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the
City of Chula vista does hereby authorize the assignment of an
Adult Crossing Guard at the intersection of Broadway and Flower to
be jointly funded by Edison Feaster School and the city.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $3,000 is hereby
appropriated from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund to
pay the City's share for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Presented by Approved as to form by
John P. Lippitt, Director of
Public Works
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RESOLUTION NO. jeg--;: /
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
$30,000 FROM THE EXISTING BALANCE OF PROJECT
NO. TF220 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL/I-805 AT OTAY
VALLEY ROAD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLASHING
BEACON AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND
FLOWER STREET
WHEREAS, it is staff's recommendation that the Council
authorize a new crossing guard for the Broadway/Flower intersection
to be placed in the budget, the cost to be shared equally with
Edison Feaster School and that the necessary funds for the city's
share to be appropriated from the unappropriated balance of the
General Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is also staff's recommendation that Council
authorize the transfer of $30,000 from the existing balance of
Project No. TF220 - Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay Valley Road for
the construction of a flashing beacon at the intersection of
Broadway and Flower Street, and authorize staff to negotiate
further with the District to seek a higher participation in the
flashing beacon than "any balance remaining" after construction of
the deposit for work required for the vacation of Jefferson Street.
Project TF220 has been completed and only a few minor close out
details are needed to be completed before the funds can be returned
to the Traffic Signal Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the
City of Chula vista does hereby authorize the transfer of $30,000
from the existing balance of Project No. TF220 (Account No. 600-
6005-TF220) Traffic Signal/I-805 at Otay Valley Road for the
immediate installation of a flashing beacon at the intersection of
Broadway and Flower.
Presented by Approved as to form by
John P. Lippitt, Director of
Public Works
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D. M. Wolfe Signing and Pavement Markings
SeptS:IDer 23, 19::;7 Broadway between liE" Street and Flower Street
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 2
Traffic Manual SCHOOL AREA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY 10-11
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line should ordinarily be placeà 4 feet in advance Curb markings may supplement standarò
of and parallel to the nearest crosswalk line, but signs. When signs are not used, intended
may be farther in advance where School Safety meaning should be stenciled on the curb.
Patrols or Adult Crossing Guards are operating. Signs shall always be used with curb markings
in those areas where curb markings are
1 [H)4.5 Curb Markings for Parking Restrictions frequently obliterated by accumulations of snow
and ice.
The color of curb markings shall confoI1D to
evc 21458, quoted below: 10-04.6 Word and Symbol Markings
21458. (a)Whenever local aUlhorities enact SLOW SCHOOL XING legends shall be used
local parking regulations and indicate them by in accordance with the provisions of evc 21368
the use ofpabll upon curbs, the following colors in advance of all.yellow school crosswaIlcs. They
only shall be used, and the colors indicate as shall not be used where the crossing is controlled
follows: by stop signs, traffic signals, or yield signs. They
shall be yellow, with the word XING at least 100
~ (1) Red indicates IW stopping, standing, or feet in advance of the school crosswalk.
parking, whether the vehicle is attended or SæooL XING legends and crosswalks may
unanended, except that a bus may stop in a be used at remote locations outside of the school
red zone marked or sign posted as a bus zone, and shall be white (CVC 21368).
loading zone. SæOOL legends may be used with sign
Installations A or C, except at locationsv' Ie
(2) Yellow indicates stopping only for the SLOW SCHOOL XING legends are req. .L
purpose of loading or unloading passengers When used, they shall be yellow, and should be
or freight for the time as may be specified located adjacent to the sign.
by local ordinance. Letters, symbols and numerals should be 8 feet
or more in height; and, if the message consists of
(3) White indicates stopping for either of the more than one word, it should read "up" i.e., the
following purposes: fIrst word should be nearest to the driver.
Where approach speeds are low, somewhat
(A) Loading or unloading of passengers for smaller characters may be used. The space
the rime specified by local ordinance. between lines should be at least four times the
height of the characters for low speed roads but
(B) Depositing mail in an adjacent mail not more than ten times the height of the
box. characters under any conditions.
Pavement messages should preferably be no
(4) Green indicates time limit parking specified more than one lane in width except SCHOOL
by local ordinance. messages may extend to the width of two lanes.
When a two-lane width is used the characters
(5) Blue indicates parking limited exclusively to should be 10 feet or more in height.
the vehicles of disabled persons and
disabled veterans.
Regulations indicated as above provided shall
be effective upon such days and during such
hours or times as may be prescribed by local
ordinances.
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10-12 SCHOOL AREA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Traffic Manual
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Flashing Yellow Beacons 10-05
10-05.1 Function of Flashing Yellow Beacons "Suggested Route to School"; and
Flashing yellow beacons may be installed to 2. At least 40 school pedestrians use the
supplement standard school signing and mark- crossing during each of any tWo hours (not
ings for the purpose of providing advance necessarily consecutive) of a normal.
warning during specified times of operation school day; and
when school crossing problems exist (See Figure 3 The crossing is at least 600 feet from the
10-6).
If school authorities are to operate the flashing nearest alternate crossing controlled by
yellow beacon, an inter-agency agreement should traffic signals, stop signs or crossing
be executed to assure designation of a guards; and
responsible adult to operate the beacon controls, --
to provide accessibility for necessary equipment 4. The vehicular volume through the
maintenance and to fulfill legal liability crossing exceeds 200 vehicles per hour in
requirements. urban areas or 140 vehicles per hour in
rural areas during the same hours the
10-05.2 Warrants for Flashing Yellow Beacons students are going to and from school for
any purpose; and
A flashing yellow beacon may be warranted 5. The critical approach speed (85 percentile)
when all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
--- exceeds 35 mph or the approach visibility
1. The uncontrolled school crossing is on the is less than the stopping sight distance.
School Crossing Traffic Signals 10-06
10-06.1 Function of School Crossing Traffic considered when meeting the warrants noted in
Signals Chapter 9 of the State Traffic Manual and when
either of the following conditions is fulfilled:
A traffic ' signal can effectively assign
intersection right-of-way and promote the safe, 1. Urban Areas - 500 vehicles and 100
orderly movement of both pedestrians and school pedestrians for each of any two
vehicles. Contrary to popular belief, however, hours (not necessarily consecutive) daily
signal control does not always increase safety while students are crossing to or from
and reduce delay, Unwarranted, ill-advised school; or
signal controls lead to intentional violation,
increased hazard, unnecessary delay and traffic 500 vehicles for each of any tWo hours
diversion to less desirable alternate routes. daiJy while students are crossing to or
from school and a total of 500 school
10-06.2 Warrants for School Crossing Traffic pedestrians during the entire day.
Signals
2. Rural Areas (Use 70 percent of the
When it is necessary to extend or create volumes noted under Urban Areas) - 350
- . adequate crossing gaps in the flow of traffic on vehicles and 70 school pedestrians for
the "Suggested Route to School" and no other each of any two hours (not necessarily
controlled crossing is located within 600 feet, consecutive) daily while stUdents are
School Crossing Traffic Signals should be crossing to or from school; or
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350 vehicles for each of any two hours 2. Pedestrian signal faces of the InternauvnaJ
(not necessarily consecutive) daily while Symbol type shall be installed at al]
students are crossing to or from school and marked crosswaIIcs at signalized
minimum total of 350 school pedestrians intersections along the "Suggested Route
during the entire day. to School."
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When critical (85 percentile) approach speed 3. Non-Intersection school pedestrian
exceeds 40 mph or the approach visibility is Jess crosswalk locations may be signalized
than the required stopping sight distance, rural when justified by unusual circumstances,
warrants should be applied. such as restricted visibility.
The design of, and warrants for, School 4. If an intersection is signalized under this
Crossing Traffic Signals shall confonn to
Chapter 9 of the State Traffic Manual and guideline for school pedestrians, the entire
include the following considerations: intersectio~. shall be signalized.
1. The signals shall be designed for full-time 5. School Area Traffic Signals shall be traffic
operation. actuated type with push buttons or other
detectors for pedestrians.
Crossing Supervision 10-07
10-07.1 Types of Crossing Supervision The following suggested policy for 'r
assignment applies only to crossings 5el .g
There are two types of school crossing elementary school pedestrians on the "Suggested
supervision: Route to School".
An Adult Crossing Guard should be
1. Adult control of pedestrians and vehicles considered when:
with Adult Crossing Guards or police
officers. 1. Special problems exist which make it
necessary to assist elementary school
2. Student control of only pedestrians with pedestrians in crossing the street, such as
. School Safety Patrol. at an unusually complicated intersection
with frequent turning movements and high
Reco=ended practices for the organization, vehicular speeds; or
operation and administration of Adult Crossing
Guards and StUdent Safety patrols are given in 2. A change in the school crossing location is
"SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAMS" imminent but prevailing conditions require
and "SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL PROGRAM" school crossing supervision for a limited
booklets. * Also, see Sections 10-07.10, 11 time and it is infeasible to install another
herein. fonD of control for a temporary period.
10-07.2 Adult Crossing Guards 10-07.3 Warrants for Adult Crossing Guards
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Adult Crossing Guards are a supplemental Adult Crossing Guards normally are assigned
technique and not a traffic control device. They where official supervision of elementary school
may be assigned at designated school crossings pedestrians is desirabJe while they cross a pu' .',
to assist elementary school pedestrians at highway on the "Suggested Route to Sche- ,
specified hours when. going to or from school. and at least 40 elementary school pedestrians for
(O) Available from the Automobile Club of Southern California
and the California Stale Automobile Association (MAJ.
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each of any two hours (not necessarily refuge, or an abnonnally high
consecutive) daily use Ùle crossing while going proportion of large commercial vehicles.
to or from school. Adult crossing guards may be
used under Ùle following conditions: 10-07.4 Legal Authority and Program Funding
for Adult Crossing Guards
1. At uncontrolled crossings where Ùlere is no
alternate controlled crossing wiÙlin 600 Cities and counties may designate local law
feet; and enforcement agencies, the governing board of
any school district or a county superintendent of
a. In urban areas where Ùle vehicular schools to recruit and assign adult crossing
traffic volume exceeds 350 during each guards to intersections Ùlat meet approved
of any two hours (not necessarily guidelines for adult supervision. ,
consecutive) in which 40 or more school There are various methods for funding a
pedestrians cross daily while going to or school adult crossing guard program. One of
from school; or Ùlese meÙlods is through Ùle use of fines and
foñeitures received under Section 1463 of Ùle
b. In rural areas where the vehicular traffic Penal code. Disposition of Ùlese fines and
volume exceeds 300 during each of any foñeitures is derIDed in Sections 42200 and
tWo hours (not necessarily consecutive) 42201 of Ùle California Vehicle Code. An
in which 30 or more school pedestrians example of Ùlese dispositions by cities and
cross daily while going to or from counties is as follows:
school.
- Disposition by cities (CVC 42200). Fmes
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Whenever Ùle critical (85 percentile) and foñeitures received by cities and
approach speed exceeds 40 mph, Ùle deposited into a "Traffic Safety Fund" may
guidelines for rural areas should be be used to pay the compensation of school
applied. crossing guards who are not regular full-time
members ofÙle police department of the city.
2. At stop sign-controlled crossing:
Disposition by county (CVC 42201). Fmes
Where the vehicular traffic volumes on and foñeitUres received by a county and
undivided highways of four or more deposited in Ùle road fund of Ùle county may
lanes -exceeds 500 per hour during any be used to pay Ùle compensation of school
period when Ùle school pedestrians are crossing guards, and necessary equipment
going to or from school. and administrative costs. The board of
supervisors may adopt standards for crossing
3. At traffic signal-controlled crossings: guards and has final auÙlority over Ùle total
cost of the crossing guard program.
a. Where the number of vehicular turning
movements through Ùle school AnoÙler avenue of funding school adult
crosswalk exceeds 300 per hour while crossing guard programs is through the use of Ùle
school pedestrians are going to or from "Crossing Guard Maintenance District Act of
school; or 1974." This act defines how a local agency may
fonn districts within which property and
b. Where Ùlere are circumstances not improvements may be assessed to pay Ùle costs
normally present at a signalized and expenses of providing school crossing
intersection, such as crosswalks more guards. (Chapter 3.5, Sections 55530-70 of Part
Ùlan 80 feet long wiÙl no intennediate 2, Division 2, Title 5 of Ùle Government Code).
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Traffic Manual SCHOOL AREA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY 10-15
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1~.5 Choice of Adult Crossing Guards usually be peñormed effectively by a law
enforcement agency responsible for traffic
High standards for selection of adult crossing control.
guards are essential. They must understand Training programs should be designed to
children and in addition should possess the acquaint newly employed crossing guards with
following qualifications: their specific duties, local traffic regulations, and
crossing techniques. Training worlcshops should
1. Average intelligence. also be used as a method of advising experienced
employees of recent changes in existing traffic
- 2. Good physical condition, including sight laws and program procedures. For example,
and hearing. crossing guards should be familiar with the
California law, which provides that any person
3. Mental alertness. who disregards any traffic signals or direction
given by a non-student school crossing guard
4. Neat appearance. authorized by a law enforcement agency, any
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5. Good character. district shall be guilty of an infraction and
subject to the penalties of Section 42001 of the
6. Dependable. California Vehicle Code. (CVC Section 2815)
Primarily, adult crossing guards should be
7. Sense of responsibility for safety of instructed to provide appropriate safety
-, children. instruction for children crossing, watch t' 'c
flow, wait for an appropriate gap beL ,n
8. Good verbal communication. vehicles and lead groups of school children
promptly across a street. Under no
Undoubtedly, the most imponant quality a circumstances should a crossing guard pemùt a
crossing guard should possess, however, is the child to cross the road alone. Even when there is
ability to gain the respect of the children so that no traffic on the road, a crossing guard should be
they respond to direction. alen to unexpected emergencies and should
accompany children across the street to the curb.
10-07.6 UnIform of Adult Crossing Guards
10-07.8 OperatIng Procedures for Adult Cross-
Adult crossing guards should be uniformed so Ing Guards
that motorists and pedestrians can recognize
them and respond to their signals. It is Adult crossing guards should not direct traffic
recommended that their uniforms be distinctively in the usual police regulatory sense. In the
different from those worn by regular police control of traffic, they should pick opponune
officers. times to create a safe gap. At these times, their
During periods of twilight or .darkness, adult presence in the roadway serves as an easily
crossing guards should wear either reflectorized recognized indication that pedestrians are about
material or reflectorized clothing. to use the crosswalk, and that all traffic must
stop. Adult crossing guards may use a "STOP"
10-07.7 Training Programs for Adult Crossing paddle (C28A), similar to the one show in
Guards Section 10-03.8, except that the paddle shall
have "STOP" on both sides and that it shall be
Adequate training should be provided in adult reflectorized when used during hours -{
crossing guard responsibilities and authority. darkness. When all traffic has stopped, .;
Experience indicates that this function can adult guard allows the children to cross.
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Figure 10-6
Typical Installations For
Flashing Yellow Beacons And Overhead School Signs
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SCHOOL ~~ Nole 1) SCHOOL XING W66A
SW24 (See Nole 2) SW25 (See Nole 2)
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POST MOUNTING MAST ARM MOUNTING
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1. The W65 sign is omitted, when the W63 sign is placed outside of the school zone.
2. Optional sign number, when the sign is fabricated as a single unit. See Section 10-03.8.
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SPEED LIMIT -- ENGINEERING/TF~FFIC SURVEY:
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STREET: Broad~av
LIMITS: Chula Vista Citv Limits (CVCL) - "F" s"treer -
Existing Posted Speed Limit: 35 MPH , - -
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SUMMARY OF SPEED SURVEYS . . ,'.
Segment: CVCL - "E" Street "E" Street - "F" Street
Date Taken: 7/14/94 7/14/94
Number Vehicles on Sample: 100 100
85th Percentile Speed: 40 MPH 37 MPH
Range of Speeds Recorded: 27 - 47 MPH 24 - 45 MPH
ROADWAY CEL~~CTERISTICS
Width 70 feet Number of lanes for both directions 4
Horizontal Alignment Tangent
Vertical Alignment -4.13% to -2.88% over 160' verti~al curve
TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS
Average Daily Traffic 22,140
On-Street Parking Generally allowed. Prohibited in Some areas.
Special Conditions Adiacent land use is uredominantlv commprci~' ~pnp~tri~~~ rrn~~, ~
at unsi~alized minor streets. Elementarv Rchool wøst of Rro~dw~v
Accident History The accident rate at this se£ment (5.07
vehicle mile is hi£her than the statewide avera e ( .66
SURVEY RESULTS
Study ..as Prepared by Scott Field Date 8/4/94
Recommendation Retain 35 MPH sueed limit due to hi£h accident rate, uedestrian
activitv and DToximity to school.
Date recommendation approved: g /"'//94
By ?~~X. R~
Approved speed li!d. t: --2L MPH
Per CVC 40803, S~rvey Expires: 7/14/99
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COLUSION VIC- TYPE POINT OF PRIM COL. M-V OTHER
REPORT COLLISION TIMS OF IMPACT FACTOR ROAO INV R/W PEO ---VEHICtE--- ORIV.lPEO ISSOC
NO., - DATE OA mE, IN FA. COL. LOCmON VC SEC GP WEA lIT S CON, WIT CTL ACT NO, TP MV DIR AGE SEX SID FACTOR
10m 01-09-91 W ÚfD 0 0' BReo D° 7 22450 5 'RAI DAY B H C A A 1 A B N 27 M A. N
2 A B W 33 F A N
10633 05~11-91 F 1430 1 0 BROO 0' '7 21950A 9 CtR DAY A H ; G D A 1 A B 5 27 M A Ii
2 L B W 6 M A Ii
20035 01-0H2 W 2245 4 0 BROO 0' 7 21801A 6 CtR SL A H C 0 A 1 A a N 36 M C N
2 A E - 20 F A Ii
205í6 D4-21-92 H 2120 0 0 REAR 0' 7 21802A 7 CtR SL A A A 0 A I 0 E W 92 M G II
2 0 E 5 22 H A N
-30783 05-2H3M 1119 D 0 8ROO 0' 7 21B02A 7 CtR DIY A H C A A. A B E 40 F A N
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31475 12-14-:3 TU m 1 0 aROO 0' ¡' 21802A 7 OLD DAY A H C" A A A B_- N 36 F A N
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I, COLliSION TY?,S 3, liGHTING toNOmONS
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SIDESWIPE 0 .0 . DUSK-DAWN, 0.0
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BROADSI DE 6, 60.0 OARK, NO ST LIGHTS 0 ,0
HIT OBJECT 0 .0 DARK,. ST LIGHTS NOT
" OVERTURNED' o - .0 "" "FUNCTIONING. 0 "'.0
AUTO/PEDES 2 20,0
OTHER 0' .0 " TO~AL , 10 100,OS
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COLl PERS PERC
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PEDESTRIAN 2 20.0 FATAL 0 0 .0
- OTHER MOTOR VEH. 6 60,0 INJURY 6 '9 60,0
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ATTACHMENT 8
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, October 9,1997 Council Chambers
7:06 p.m. Public Services Building
CAll TO ORDER
1. ~
Present: Chair liken; Vice Chair Acton; Commissioners Cochrane, Hoke, McAlister,
Miller, and one vacancy
Absent: None
Also present: Ralph leyva, Senior Civil Engineer; Frank Rivera, Civil Engineer; Officer Gary
Guthrie; and Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary
2. Pled2e of Allegiance/Silent Praver
3. ODenin2 Statement - Opening statement read by Chair liken. Introduction of new Commissioner Bob
McAlister.
4. ADDroval of Minutes: September 11, 1997
MSC (Acton/liken) to approve minutes of September 11, 1997 as submitted. Motion carried (4-0-2) with
Commissioner Miller and McAlister abstaining.
MEETING AGENDA
5. Oral Communications: None
6. ReDor! on AII-Wav StOD Reouest on Hidden Vista Drive at Windrose Wav and Woodhouse Avenue
Back2round: Frank Rivera reported the Traffic Section received a request from Mr. Jim Platel, 455 lawn
View Drive, asking if there was a way to discourage through traffic from using Hidden Vista Drive as a
shortcut and also to investigate the need for all-way stops at the intersections of Hidden Vista Drive,
Woodhouse Drive and Windrose Way.
Mr. Rivera went on to explain that all-way stop studies and pedestrian counts have been conducted for
both locations, the accident history, and 85th percentile speed. At the intersection of Hidden Vista Drive
and Woodhouse Avenue (across from Terra Nova Park) there is a school safety patrol. At that
intersection, the traffic on Hidden Vista Drive travels at the 85th percentile speed of 36 mph westbound,
down the hill and 32 mph eastbound towards Terra Nova Drive. Generally, all-way stops are installed
at intersections where the volumes are approximately equal from all the approaches. When there is an
unbalance in the traffic volumes, this tends to discourage the motorist from coming to a complete stop
because it is their experience that there is never cross traffic or hardly ever any cross traffic they must
yield to and so, therefore, staff is selective of where they recommend the installation of all-way stops.
The all-way stop study conducted for this intersection received 12 points out of a possible 54. Thirty
points are the minimum requirements for recommendation of an all-way stop. The pedestrian study
showed 115 pedestrians crossing in the marked crosswalk which is on the west leg of the intersection.
The pedestrian traffic was heaviest during the school arrival and dismissal times. Mr. Rivera pointed on
the map (overhead projection) the route the pedestrians are taking.
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The accident history for the intersection of Woodhouse Avenue shows that over the 6-112 year period
from January 1,1991 to July 31, 1997,there was only one reported accident. This accident occurred
at 8:40 a.m. in 1993 when a westbound vehicle attempting to pass another westbound vehicle which
was turning left at Woodhouse Avenue, sideswiped the vehicle. Based on the good safety record of the
intersection and the low point total, staff does not recommend the installation of the all-way stop.
The intersection of Hidden Vista Drive and Windrose Way was also evaluated for an all-way stop. The
traffic volume on Hidden Vista Drive is approximately 2,240. With Windrose being a T-intersection, it
is expected that the volumes would be less and they are approximately half of what they are on Hidden
Vista Drive. It is more evenly balanced when it comes to an analysis for an all-way stop study. Based
on the accident history for that intersection which shows no reported accidents over the same 6- 1/2 year
period, but the congestion that is occurring at the intersection during the school arrival and dismissals
times, staff has waived the all-way stop criteria and would recommend the installation of the all-way stop
at that intersection. This would help clear up the turning movements and assign the right-of-way that is
needed to reduce the delays at that intersection. The B5th percentile at Hidden Vista Drive is 36 mph.
The posted speed limit is 25 mph and so there is a need for further police enforcement in the area. The
speed limit is enforced by radar signs in that area and it is an area with an engineering traffic survey
which radar could be conducted.
Mr. Rivera presented slides to further explain the conditions existing at the intersection.
Staff Recommendation: That the Safety Commission accept staff's report and: 1) approve the request for
an all-way stop at the intersection of Hidden Vista Drive and Windrose Way; 2) direct staff and the Police
Department to continue to monitor cut through traffic on Hidden Vista Drive between Terra Nova Drive
and East H Street; 3) enforce the posted speed limit of 25 mph; 4) prohibit on-street parking in front of
453 and 457 Hidden Vista Drive for sight distance and; 5) consider the relocation of the school
crosswalk from the intersection of Woodhouse Avenue to Windrose Way.
Public Hearine: Chair Liken indicated two letters were received from individuals not attending the
meeting; one from Eric johnson, 190 Peppertree Road, Chula Vista, CA; and the other from Jim
Dieckmann, Teacher and School Safety Patrol Advisor, Clear View Charter School. Chair Liken read
those letters into record. Both letters were in favor of staff's recommendation.
. Caryn Hoffman, 455 Lawn View Drive, Chula Vista, 91910 - Ms. Hoffman thanked the Safety
Commission for the opportunity to speak. She also thanked the Engineering Department for the
thorough report. Ms. Hoffman indicated that their neighborhood is young, vibrant, and very
active, and over the last few years, they've noticed an increase in traffic. A map of the
neighborhood was placed on the overhead. She stated the residents are very interested in both
stop signs being put in place and the crosswalk staying in its same place at Hidden Vista and
Woodhouse. There is a lot of traffic and parking along Hidden Vista during peak hours. If the
crosswalk is moved, it would endanger the students and another concern is traffic coming from
all directions with them halting for children crossing, there would be a bottleneck, especially
when people are rushing to work and coming home. Also, Bonita Vista Middle School has a
bus stop in the area and the school has advised their students to use the crosswalks. If the bus
were to move their stop, to take advantage of an altered crosswalk, it would be on the curve
and it would be very unsafe for those students as well. She stated that the crosswalk provides
some safety for a developmentally-disabled student who crosses that street. Ms. Hoffman
received a phone call from a resident who lives on the curve who rolls down her car window
when she backs out of her driveway so she can hear on-coming traffic. She stated that in the
report some of the top speeds recorded were over 40 mph. Despite the fact that it is a school
zone and it is posted, people still drive very fast. Another issue for the school is that there are
a lot of clubs on campus and students don't leave at 3:00 (regular school hours). When
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students stay for clubs they may be going home at 3:30 or 4:00. The patrol stays out for only
15 minutes so those students are crossing that street without the advantage of those patrols. In
addition, it is a neighborhood park, with tennis courts, basketball courts, and lots of play
equipment. It's frequently the site for birthday parties on weekends and many in the community
feel that unless there is an adult supervising the crossing, it's totally unsafe, so the residents are
pushing for the all-way stop sign in two places and keeping the crosswalk in the same place.
0 Tara Hoffman, 20 Richmond Park Court, Chula Vista, 91910 - Ms. Hoffman is a parent at Clear
View Elementary. She has been driving her daughter and son to Clear View Charter and parks
on Hidden Vista Drive. Usually there's about 25-40 cars. In the 2-1/2 years, there has been a
steady increase in through traffic. The intent and speed of the drivers has changed from
neighborhood parents to single-minded speeding commuters heading for the straightest shortcut
to the freeway. She parks on Hidden Vista and is afraid to open her door on the driver's side
because drivers barrel down the hill with disregard for the school and the children.
0 Bruce Henderson, 583 Parkside Drive, Chula Vista, 91910 - Mr. Henderson is a member of the
Terra Nova Architectural Control Committee. He stated that everyone agrees on one thing, cars
are going faster and no one likes it. But, he is against the stop sign. He stated drivers will just
run the stop sign. He thinks the stop sign will create grid lock. He stated the school does not
want the stop sign, they have been against it from the beginning. He talked to residents in
Woodcrest and stated that they wanted it on Parkside to dissuade people from cutting through.
He also talked to residents on the corner and they were shocked that the school did not want
the stop sign. He thinks that the stop sign will be very dangerous. He stated that Terra Nova
Drive (the feeder) was supposed to go to a junior high school complex and the street has been
restriped for two lanes. He again stated that it would be a dangerous place for a stop sign.
0 Leslie Woldt, Director, Clear View School, 455 Windrose Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mrs.
Woldtthanked the Safety Commission for sending the report. She received it on Tuesday which
did not give the School Site Council enough time to study it and make any recommendations.
From her perspective, they have seen an increased amount of traffic, which the report supports,
up Hidden Vista and some of it continuing along Windrose, others going through Hidden Vista.
The morning times and the dismissal times are the roughest the morning being the worst. There
are several concerns the school has: the first and foremost for the Director is the relocation of
the crosswalk to the intersection of Windrose and Hidden Vista. The visibility is decreased and
it really represents an unsafe pattern to go into the school. She would very much like to see the
crosswalk continued at Woodhouse and Hidden Vista. Looking at the way traffic has increased
over the years and although Clear View is a neighborhood school, many parents do bring their
children, there is a needed all-way stop at Hidden Vista and Windrose. She thanked the
Commission for the thorough report and study.
0 Humberto Urbano, 485 Lawn View Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Urbano stated that he
lived approximately three blocks from Clear View Elementary School and every morning he
walks his daughter to school. Rancho del Rey will be growing and more homes built and he
is concerned about more traffic. His concern is that the two all-way stop signs are needed to
slow down traffic. To provide only one all-way stop sign would add to the traffic congestion
that already exists. His concern is for the safety of the children and he strongly urged to provide
two all-way stop signs on Hidden Vista Drive at Woodhouse Avenue and Windrose Way.
0 Eric Johnson, 190 Peppertree Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Johnson is in favor of staff
recommendation with amendments. He waived his time for the presentation by Ms. Hoffman
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. Elia Hernandez, 501 Chantel Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mrs. Hernandez is in favor of staff
recommendation with amendments. She waived her time for the presentation by Ms. Hoffman.
. Esteban Hernandez, 501 Chantel Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Hernandez has lived in
the area for 8 years. He is speaking on behalf of both stop signs. One of his main concerns is
if there is no stop sign at Woodhouse and Hidden Vista. That in conjunction with moving the
crosswalk would be a disaster because for them to get their children to school they would have
to cross without any crosswalk and with all the cars barreling down. He thinks that it would be
a liability problem for the City if both the crosswalk and the stop sign are not there. A number
of Mr. Hernandez's neighbors were present at the meeting and they also walk their children to
the school. He sincerely hoped that the City would put in both stop signs.
. Georgianne Van Patten, 416 Wondrose Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mrs. Van Patten has lived
at 416 Windrose Way for 13 years. She has seen the traffic get really bad and she does not think
the stop sign is the solution to the problem. She has noticed that the stop signs have come into
the neighborhood and people do not stop. She agrees with everyone that on Woodhouse
Avenue the crosswalk is used quite heavily. She thinks there are other solutions that should be
looked into. She thought that one thing that might slow people down are bumps in the road
(speed bumps). She really thought that stop signs are not the solution and should look at other
methods to educate people in that area.
. Rod Ballard, 516 Chantel Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Ballard stated that there are 32
children who live on Chantel Court which is around the corner from the crosswalk. There has
been much discussion about the crossing concern, but it's become a real problem since the
Rancho del Rey development has opened. Terra Nova Drive is one of the main access points
which was designed to take that traffic. On a number of mornings, he has stood on the corner
of Hidden Vista Drive and Terra Nova Drive and has counted 9 out of 10 cars coming out of
the Rancho Del Rey area, turn onto Hidden Vista Drive to save approximately 2/10ths of a mile
and one less intersection to go through to get onto the freeway. This has created a problem with
a number of cars going through the residential community, passing the park, passing the school,
and passing the school crossing. He strongly supports the stop signs at both intersections and
he also agrees with Mr. Henderson that one at Parkside might be a good idea to defer the traffic
out of Rancho Del Rey to keep it on the major thoroughfare of Terra Nova Drive as it was
intended.
. Michael Apalategui, 471 Lawn View Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Apalategui thanked
the Commission for all the studies and information. He wanted to point out that in one of the
studies, there were 2,000 cars coming out of Windrose, approximately 4,300 going down
Hidden Vista. There's a 2,300 car difference that is not the community, it is from Rancho Del
Rey. They are cutting through because they think they are saving one traffic light. He stated that
the Commission has to stop it. There are 67 kids living in that area. Not only do they attend
that school, they also use the park in the evenings, and on the weekends. He had an experience
a week ago where Ms. Hoffman were almost hit, three children were almost hit a week ago from
a cab driver who didn't even slow down. He thinks there is a danger there. He stated there are
a majority of people here who are saying, put the signs up, put a stop to the speeding.
. Daniel Ballez, 521 Woodhouse Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Ballez is in favor of both
stop signs. He believes that the Commission is responsible because they are elected officials.
He has lived in the neighborhood for two years. His family uses the park frequently and his kids
walk to school every morning. He uses the park early in the morning, late at night, before
school opens, weekends, after school closes; there is always traffic and at fast speeds. He
coaches two soccer teams at park and there are kids going to the park after school and he
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concerned about the balls getting away from the kids and going into the street. He stated that
the people that are most concerned are the people who live in the area. The people who don't
use the stop signs that much, the two people tonight who are not in favor are the ones that have
the least concern because their kids are not crossing the streets. The drivers are coming at such
a speed that is makes it more difficult. He urged the Commission to put in both stop signs.
. Jim Plate!, 455 Lawn View Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Platel thanked the Commission
for listening to everyone. He wanted to cover some of the things that might have been covered.
He wanted to emphasize some of the facts and figures from the reports. Westbound on Hidden
Vista from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. which are the prime kid hours there's an average of 344 cars
an hour. Seventy-€ight percent of those cars are speeding. Sixty percent are going 29-39 mph
and 218 cars per day are going over 40 mph. One thing he wanted to emphasize is that the cars
do not slow down even if there are cars in the intersection. They don't slow down until they
get past Woodhouse to the edge of the park. He thinks that putting one stop sign at Windrose
will not slow down the cars going through the crosswalk. He believes that this is the best
solution. The engineers agree with one of the stop sign requests. He collected letters from 180
people who are either residents, parents, including all the people in the area who would be
affected. One resident who lives around the curve that wasn't convinced it was the right thing
to do, but would probably lean towards it. There is a lot of support in the area. Lastly, anyone
living on Parkside or in the other area certainly has the option of using Terra Nova Drive. He
agreed it probably is not the best solution. The stop sign could be avoided and especially by
the Rancho Del Rey traffic.
Chair Liken thanked Mr. Platel and asked him to submit the letters to the recording secretary to be
entered into record.
Public Hearing Closed.
Commission Discussion: Chair Liken wanted to answer a couple of questions before moving on. First,
a couple of the speakers stated that they held the Commission responsible as 'elected officials'. As Chair
Liken stated in the opening statement, the Commission is not elected. They are appointed by the
Council. They are volunteers to serve the community and the Council on matters of this type. Secondly,
one of the speakers made inference to the possibility of some speed bumps. The Safety Commission
worked with that for quite some time in developing a policy that the City Council has since adopted on
speed bumps. Basically, this stretch of roadway because it is not a residential street, it is a collector street
and it is over 30 feet in width does not meet the guidelines that Council has put forth for speed bumps.
So, basically, this roadway does not qualify for speed bumps.
Vice Chair Acton questioned staff about the car length distance between having to stop at one stop sign
coming up on Hidden Vista Drive and then going around and hitting Woodhouse and hitting another
stop sign? What would the distance of stop/start/stop/start involve in car lengths?
Mr. Rivera answered in distance from Windrose Way to Woodhouse center-to-center is about 400 feet.
From Woodhouse to Parks ide, about 350 feet. 400 feet is probably about 15 vehicles almost bumper-to-
bumper, about 20 feet per car. 350 feet is probably 12-15 cars.
Vice Chair Acton then replied you would barely accelerate and then be hitting your brakes again.
Mr. Rivera agreed. The distance between Windrose Way and Woodhouse would compare to with the
intersection at Oleander Avenue from Mariposa Circle/Mariposa Way to the intersection of Jamul Court
to the south is approximately 400 feet.
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Chair Liken asked if 15 vehicles excluded the distance for the driveways. Mr. Rivera replied they would
be blocking driveways. Chair Liken replied then it would be in the area of 12 vehicles. Mr. Rivera
agreed.
Chair Liken stated that this was an extremely difficult situation as the Commission has dealt with
numerous problems in Terra Nova because of the increased traffic created from Rancho Del Rey. One
thing that he finds unacceptable is the speed of the vehicles traveling down Hidden Vista Drive
especially in the area of the elementary school. When the 85th percentile is looked at, there is currently
36 mph westbound, 32 mph eastbound - coming up the hill. However, back when the speed survey was
conducted that is on file in March 1993, there are 85th percentile of 32 mph and that's both on Hidden
Vista between Smokey Circle and Windrose, and also Windrose to Terra Nova Drive. That has increased
approximately 4 mph in the 4+ years. With the increased development in Rancho Del Rey, unless some
measures are taken, those speeds will increase. Another item that is bothersome is the design speed of
Hidden Vista Drive because of the curvature of the roadway. The design speed is 25 mph. There
definitely is a speed problem in this area. To enlighten the public that is present, because it was not
stated in staff's report, staff at the Commission's request, has done some different studies to see what the
effect of stop signs are on speed both before and after stop signs have been installed. In the past, Council
still holds fairly close to this general rule, that stop signs are not to be placed as a regulation for speed
or speed control. It's found not to be an effective means for speed control. Also, the increased noise in
the area of the intersection which some of the residents might not be considering and also the pollution
that increases with increased stops and starts. The Commission and Chair Liken have to weigh those
factors that were dealt with in the past and know the different guidelines the City Council has placed on
the Commission including the point system that the City has and that is in the report. The Commission
also has to look at the safety of the individuals that are walking, crossing, and living in the area. Chair
Liken stated again that the speed as it is, is unacceptable. Some of the studies reflected the speed within
about 1/2 block of the stop signs the speed has decreased by a couple of miles per hour. However, after
that the effect of placement of the stop sign is very minimal. Chair Liken is not in favor of removing or
relocating the crosswalks from Woodhouse. Chair Liken commended the one speaker who said he lived
on Chantel or Legate that walks his child to school. He wished that more area residents did that because
it alleviates a lot of the problem. But, the fact is: 1) people are lazy and 2) people are in a hurry. It's too
easy for residents to get into their vehicles and drive 1 to 2 blocks and drop off their children at school.
That creates a problem. One of the other things the Commission tries to do is take the least invasive
approach when these matters are handled. Chair Liken, in this situation, would be more inclined to
recommend installing the stop signs at Windrose and Hidden Vista and have staff come back in a period
of 3-4 months with a report on the effects of the stop sign and of course, the residents always have the
opportunity to come back and submit a request for additional stop signs. What the Commission would
do if this were to pass would be to have staff look at and part of that report would be. to come back with
another request or another recommendation for additional stop signs in the area. That would include
Woodhouse and would not take out the possibility of Parkside or another location.
Commissioner McAlister asked staff to explain where the safety patrols are placed in the morning and
afternoons.
Mr. Rivera explained that they were at the intersection of Woodhouse and Hidden Vista, opposite the
crosswalks at Woodhouse Avenue and also at Hidden Vista. He pointed out on the map where they
would be placed. There would be another safety patrol location over on Windrose Way.
Vice Chair Acton questioned if the safety patrol at that area would also have an adult assistant at any
time, provided by the School District or parent volunteers offering to do any of the liaison work as a
public service for the health and safety of the community. She also asked if there was a police presence
at that intersection and if that helps.
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Officer Guthrie replied they have difficulty with the schools. Every school is calling in with problems.
There are approximately 30 schools and at anyone time, the best they can provide is five motor officers.
East of 1-805 and north of Telegraph Canyon Road they have two patrol officers. In the mornings, two
motor officers and five between 11 :00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Chair Liken added that five motor officers would be on a best-case scenario and only available one or
two days a week. Officer Guthrie confirmed Tuesday through Thursday, not including vacations or sick
days.
Commissioner Miller stated that she had the opportunity to attend the Site Council Meeting at Clearview.
She agreed with the Director that the Site Council did not have enough time to make a recommendation.
She received a consensus that most of the people in attendance at that meeting supported and
understood the rationale with having to have a stop sign for traffic control at Windrose and Hidden Vista.
She is very concerned with a stop sign being placed there. She questioned if there were going to be
crosswalks there.
Mr. Rivera stated that it was staff's recommendation to relocate the safety patrol at that intersection, but
students from the area would walk down to cross and go back over. It is not advisable for the children
to cross the parking lot area. They would be doubling back over to the park. It is an issue, it may be
better for the children to cross at an all-way stop intersection, but it's a longer, out-of-direction walk.
Commission Miller stated she had been to the area several times and thought that it wouldn't work. She
asked if there was an all-way stop there, does there have to be a crosswalk, or can there be just a stop
sign?
Mr. Leyva stated that if the all-way stop is approved at Windrose, marked crosswalks would be installed.
Currently, there are 23 students that cross there at an uncontrolled location and if the stop sign were
installed, there would be a crosswalk on the east leg and north leg of that intersection. The relocation
of the existing crossing was just for the Safety Commission to consider. There has been enough evidence
heard and the relocation would be ill advised at this time for a number of reasons. 1) The safety patrol
at an intersection controls all of the approaches and with the amount of traffic coming to Clearview
School there would be considerable queuing and congestion at that intersection. That would create a
bigger problem than already exists. Right now, staff recommends that the crosswalk is not relocated at
this time, monitor the location, attempt to increase the enforcement by the Police Department, and install
the all-way stop at Windrose and monitor the location and come back with another report in 3 or 4
months.
Commissioner Miller stated that she was very concerned with putting crosswalks in there because there's
going to be an assumption that they are going to feel that they are safe. They still have to be very aware
of their surroundings. She did not think that safety patrol should be there because they shouldn't be
stopping people more than what the stop sign would do. She thought there would be more than 23
people that would be using those crosswalks.
Mr. Leyva stated that legally every intersection has crosswalks in them. At an intersection that is
controlled by an all-way stop with the installation of a crosswalk at the east leg, that would direct
pedestrians to cross at that location rather than crossing at the other location where they could also
legally cross. But the installation of the marked crosswalk would indicate to the pedestrian where the
preferred location is to cross. Pedestrians can legally cross at an all-way stop. That is a legitimate use
of a marked crosswalk, to indicate where you would like the pedestrians to cross.
Commissioner Miller stated that statistics have shown that when people get to a stop sign, after 1/2 a
block further they start accelerating, usually faster than before to make up the time. She thought if there
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were tvvo stops this close together, that probably wouldn't occur because there's such a short distance
betvveen the tvvo, so it might have the effect of actually, really slowing people down in that park area
where people are trying to get across and then walking up to the school. She thought that it may actually
slow people down because they have such a short span. She asked staff if there were any people who
had called from putting up the postings.
Mr. Rivera said approximately 10 telephone calls were received. Generally, there was not a consensus
in the fact that everyone had a different opinion of what should be done in the neighborhood. He got
requests for signs at every intersection.
Commissioner Miller's last thought was that the Safety Commission, along with staff, are there to listen
to the community and she thought that this community has spoken long and loud and it has been shown
by everything turned in by the residents. She was in favor of staff recommendations 1 through 4, with
the addition of adding a stop sign at Woodhouse and Hidden Vista.
Chair Liken questioned if stop signs were placed at Windrose and the crosswalks are also installed, is it
a requirement or an option that safety patrol also be present at that controlled intersection due to its
proximity to the school.
Mr. Rivera answered he did not think it would be a required location for the safety patrol. It may be
desirable, but it is not a recommended location. The school meets with the Police Department and
Traffic Engineering Division. They evaluate all the locations for the school safety patrol and what
intersections they will be controlling.
Chair Liken added that the proposed location at Woodhouse is monitored and the school safety patrol
is there and for the most part, the Commission hears concerns during the ingress and egress of the school
times for children's safety. When the children are present, the school safety patrol is there and the stop
signs would be present. In effect, should a location be controlled during a 24-hour period of time or
should be it be controlled during a very specific period of time? He thought that was something to think
about.
Commissioner Miller stated that she asked that of some people at Clearview. When school is in session,
it is obviously controlled at that point. But, the residents are looking at the bigger picture, not just the
school's. They understand that it's controlled at that point. Although there is a feeling that it's very
difficult for the safety patrol because of sight distances, and maybe with the addition of the stop sign it
will slow people down. At the bigger picture, the residents are looking at weekends, it is a very heavily
used park. There are a lot of children that use the park and hopefully that stop sign will give people the
ability to cross the street in a safe manner.
Commissioner Cochrane asked if one of the stop signs was placed, would the curb in front of the
residences be painted red. He thought that would be a terrible inconvenience to the resident. He asked
if there was any possibility that during the evening hours if that would be a designated parking zone from
5:00 p.m. to a certain time in the morning.
Mr. Rivera replied that he spoke to the resident at 457 Hidden Vista Drive. They have a tvvo-car garage
with an area adjacent to the garage concreted over, so they have potentially 5 off-street parking spaces
and they felt it would not be a hardship for them to lose the parking spaces in front of their house. Mr.
Rivera would not recommend a time prohibition. He would recommend a 24-hour prohibition so there
is less likelihood of blocking the stop sign in that intersection.
Commissioner Cochrane also expressed concern about the placement of both signs so close together.
One at Windrose and Hidden Vista and one at Woodhouse Avenue, There's a distance of only 400 feet.
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Residents during those busy hours would have a terrible time coming out of their driveways. He would
prefer a compromise - place the stop sign at Woodhouse and Hidden Vista where the crosswalks have
been well established. He thought that would alleviate the potential log jam as far as traffic betvveen
those tvvo intersections and also allow residents to ingress and egress from their homes without any
problem. Commissioner Cochrane asked staff what their ideas were about that recommendation.
Mr. Rivera replied the benefit of the all-way stop at Woodhouse and Hidden Vista would be more
apparent during the weekend in the area of the park. Also he saw the advantages in the morning when
the school safety patrol is there. His concern was the north to eastbound maneuver coming up to an all-
way stop. It may be difficult at first for the motorist to get accustomed to the all-way stop. He thought
the safety patrol needed to be more careful until the motorists learn that the all-way stop is there.
Mr. Leyva added that with the all-way stop at Windrose and the safety patrol at Woodhouse, motorists
going westbound in the morning having to stop for the safety patrol and then going another 400 feet and
having to stop at the stop sign - would find it a lot easier to go down Terra Nova. He thought there
would be a reduction of the amount of cut-through traffic through that street.
Chair Liken agreed. He also reiterated that stop signs do not reduce the speed. It needs to be as
inconvenient as possible for the people from Rancho del Rey to take this route as a shortcut. His
recommendation still stands, but in no way would keep him from coming back and considering or
voting for a stop sign at a later time to be placed at Woodhouse or Parkside, if staff felt that was a more
desirable location. In 2-4 months after it's studied see if the speeds and the traffic isn't reduced with the
installation of one sign. He feels that if the Commission takes the least approach, they could always
build on it. He doesn't think the City has every removed a stop sign that it has placed. For that reason,
you cannot tell what will happen with both of those stop signs. There may be residents coming back
saying there is total grid lock. He would rather start out smaller and build on that if need be.
Vice Chair Acton added if nothing else, start out with the top of the hill and then go down for
reconsideration, if it's absolutely necessary, to consider one at Lawnview. She thought that would be
a deterrent. She concurred with Chair Liken, having one stop sign now and not closing their ears and
eyes to another one.
Commissioner Hoke is not totally opposed to the tvvo stop signs, but has concerns about grid lock and
possible difficulty for some of the residents to get out of their driveways. She thought the least evasive
matter and keeping the safety patrol at Woodhouse would be a good idea.
Commissioner McAlister asked how effective is the safety patrol without stop signs at Woodhouse and
Hidden Vista.
Mr. Platel answered (comment was inaudible).
Commissioner Cochrane asked about the permanent stop sign being at the Woodhouse intersection
because a lot of the residents had expressed concerns about children passing into the park during the
weekends and even during the weekdays. He still thought if tvvo stop signs are not recommended, then
a compromise. There is a lot of congestion at the entrance to the school even without the stop sign. He
thought if there was a stop sign at Woodhouse, maybe it would provide more protection for the residents
and their children who want td utilize the park in addition to providing an easy and safe access to the
school once crossing Hidden Vista and going into the back entrance.
Chair Liken acknowledged a member of the audience and informed them that the public hearing was
closed.
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A member of the audience (Mary Ann Bobek, 522 Legate) came to the podium and stated that the safety
patrol was effective, but sometimes they have to actually step into the street because of all the parked
cars on Hidden Vista. They are supposed to keep a foot on the curb and then put their signs out. The
children are little and they have to step out and then there's only 2 feet of sign showing. That is a major
concern as the traffic has increased. She stated that the safety patrol is not visible.
Chair Liken asked staff what would be the recommendation of extending the red zone in the area of the
safety patrol on Woodhouse due to the sight distance problem with the parked vehicles.
Mr. Rivera stated if they were to extend the red curb, it would be in the form of a Safety Commission
recommendation and the City would notify the residents that the Safety Commission is taking action to
extend the red curb and if that is a problem, then it would be resolved with the residents or some other
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Commissioner Miller asked if staff knew how much red curbing there is now.
Mr. Rivera answered there is typically 20 feet or so. Commissioner Miller stated that coming off of
Woodhouse onto Hidden Vista the sight distance is difficult. Commissioner Miller stated she was still
in favor of adding both stop signs.
Commissioner Cochrane asked if the City still uses the white warning buttons that are placed in a pattern
so that when the vehicle hits them the car is vibrated and acts as a warning that a sensitive area is coming
up.
Mr. Rivera stated that is something that could be installed. They are called "rumble strips" made out of
Botts dots.
Commissioner Cochrane would like to see that as a consideration. Installation at the Woodhouse
crosswalk as a precursor to reaching the crosswalk to alert drivers. And the instinct also is when you hit
something like that, you slow down and he believed that would be beneficial if stop signs were not
placed.
Mr. Rivera's concern was that it is like an audible traffic counter. Every vehicle that goes over the dots
can be heard by residents on the south side. Other cities have tried those dots and they are very selective
of where they are installed. Typically, they are placed where there are no homes fronting because of the
noise factor. Installation on the park side would not be too bad, but the noise may be objectionable to
the side with residents.
Chair Liken called for a motion.
MS (Miller/Acton) to accept staff's recommendation 1 through 4 and recommend that a second all-way
stop sign be added at Woodhouse and Hidden Vista.
Chair Liken could not support the motion as it is. He would like to see the least invasive action taken
and go from there. Vice Chair Acton agreed with Chair Liken's comments.
Commissioner Miller asked if the motion gets voted down, is then the whole thing voted down?
Mr. Rivera answered that someone else could make another motion until there is a majority on any
motion.
Commissioner Miller asked even if there was a majority now to vote this motion down.
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Mr. Rivera then stated that if agreement was not reached on the way the motion was presented,
amendments could be made to the motion until there is a majority concensus of a particular motion.
Chair Liken stated that Commissioner Miller also had the option of pulling her motion.
Commissioner Hoke asked if it was possible to leave the one sign by Woodhouse saying proposed stop
sign location.
Mr. Rivera stated that if that sign was left out for over a month, a couple if things could happen. The
public would then realize that this is an impending change and the message is not as strong if it was left
out for a longer time period. His recommendation would be to take it out and at such time that it would
be re-evaluated, it would be placed out again.
Vice Chair Acton requested that the motion be repeated.
Chair Liken stated the motion to be: Stop signs be installed on Hidden Vista Drive at Windrose and also
at Woodhouse Drive. That the Police Department be directed to continue monitoring the cut through
traffic Hidden Vista Drive between Terra Nova Drive and East H Street, that they enforce the posted
speed limit of 25 mph and that we prohibit on-street parking in front of 453 and 457 Hidden Vista Drive
for sight distance.
MSC (Milier/Acton) to accept staff's recommendation 1 through 4 and recommend that a second all-way
stop sign be added at Woodhouse and Hidden Vista. Motion carried (4-2) with liken and Acton voting
no.
Chair Liken stated that at this point it is not a done deal because staff has not agreed with the installation
of the second stop sign. Staff at this point has a period of time to go back and evaluate the public's input
and also the Commission's voting and then at that point it is staff's option to implement what the
Commission has voted on or to appeal this decision to the City Council, at which time, all the residents
would be notified of that City Council meeting and would be invited to attend and express their points
on that item. Chair Liken had some questions and requested that a member of staff go into the
conference room to address those questions.
Mr. Leyva stated that they did notify about 5 or 6 houses up Parks ide, but beyond that first cul-de-sac,
that is more than 1000 feet from the subject location. Staff generally notifies within 300 feet of a
proposed location. Staff went beyond the 300, beyond the 600, staff went almost 1000 feet. The Safety
Commission wanted limits as to how many people were notified due to costs involved. Staff sent out
over 358 notices by mail, plus the signs located at the intersections. Mr. Leyva thought that the signs
notified 4000 people that drove through the intersection. Staff feels that there was sufficient notification.
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7. ReDort on Reauest for Stoo li"ht (Traffic Si"nal) at Intersection of Broadwav and Flower Street
Background: Staff received a request from Mrs. Geraldine Fernandez, an area resident in the vicinity of
Feaster Elementary School, along with a petition to consider the installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Broadway and Flower Street. The reason she was requesting the traffic signal at this
location was because there was a recent pedestrian accident involving a child and she felt that the City
should consider the installation of a traffic signal. Staff has completed an evaluation of the intersection
and a brief background on the conditions that have occurred since about a year ago with Feaster
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Elementary. The traffic conditions on Broadway have changed because of the expansion of Feaster
Elementary School. Feaster Elementary School's property used to end just along the property line of
Jefferson Avenue. Staff has also received plans for a permanent cul-de-sac area. Since the school
property expanded to the east and the school property is now along Broadway, the City had to change
the school series signs in the area. They were added because the speed limit was 35 mph. Because the
school property had frontage onto Broadway, the school series signing has been added changing the
speed limit to 25 mph when children are present. The crosswalks have also been painted yellow and
the stop signs on Flower Street are existing stop signs. There is a centerline distance from Flower Street
to E Street of 660 feet. The distance from crosswalk to crosswalk is almost 600 feet. There is also a
signal at Broadway/ E and at Broadway/D. Because the school expanded and the traffic on Flower Street
could not use Jefferson to access E Street and 1-5, some of the conditions that the School District and the
City agreed to were that on Flower Street the one eastbound lane would be split into a through lane
shared with a left-turn lane and a right-turn only lane up against the curb. That was recently painted, so
now there is right-turn only lane.
Another change that is anticipated soon will be signal modifications at Broadway and E. Because of the
diverted traffic, there will be an increase in right turns from Flower to go south and the right turns to go
west towards the freeway. At another intersection, the change that will be made will be the E Street
traffic making left turns to go north or westbound to go south, will have a green arrow phase to allow
the right turn movement to make the free flow right turn on the green arrow. There will also be a change
to the E Street signal from a protected left-turn phase to a permissive protected left-turn to allow the
motorist to first make the turn on the protected green if there are still some cars desiring to make the turn,
then they could make that yield and make the left turn to go north.
Staff has also conducted traffic counts. The traffic counts on Broadway are currently at 20,390 vehicles
per day and on Flower Street there about 2,800 vehicles east of Broadway and approximately 3,300 to
the west. This is significantly higher than previous years when there was still access on Jefferson Avenue.
Staff conducted an all-way stop evaluation because this is the first step in evaluating a traffic signal
installation. Traffic signals are primarily installed when an all-way stop cannot handle the capacity or
the number of traffic at an intersection and undue delays can be caused and therefore, the all-way stop.
The intersection cannot handle the traffic and therefore, something more efficient needs to be in place
and then traffic signals are looked at. The first step in justifying a traffic signal is to conduct an all-way
stop study. An all-way stop study, even though it may not be warranted, or if it's warranted, doesn't
necessarily automatically recommend the installation of a traffic signal. It is just the first analysis that will
be conducted. For the public's benefit, a traffic signal costs over $100,000. It costs the City about
$4,000 just in the energy costs and it takes about 3-4 months to be designed, another 2-3 months for
construction. The budget process for projects that would begin would commence in the early part of
1998. The earliest that a traffic signal could be worked on, if that is what is recommended by the Safety
Commission and the City Council, would be July 1 when the new fiscal year begins. Therefore, in
looking at the all-way stop study, the all-way stop is not recommended. The accident history, volumes,
and special conditions were looked at. There is a 4-hour volume total in the all-way stop study. looking
at the point value assigned to an all-way stop study, once over 2,600 vehicles in a 4-hour period is
reached, the point value starts decreasing because at that point, the all-way stop starts not being able to
handle the capacity. looking at the zero point value that was assigned under this warrant for the 4-hour
volume on the entering 3,800 vehicles or over, there were almost 6,300 vehicles during that 4-hour
period. It's the high volume of traffic on Broadway that is at the detriment of the all-way stop. That was
staff's reason for not recommending an all-way stop. Staff looked at other alternatives. If the Safety
Commission and the City Council were to consider a traffic signal, but maybe could not be installed
because of the high cost, another alternative may be a flashing yellow beacon. A flashing yellow beacon
costs only about $20,000-$30,000 to install. The energy costs for that is only about $200 per year. A
picture of a flashing yellow beacon is shown in the Safety Commission packet. The sign 'School Speed
limit 25 mph When Children Are Present', on either side of it would be a flashing yellow light. This
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would be on a traffic signal mast arm over the roadway so that through traffic in the #1 lane (the lane
closest to the middle of the street) could see that sign overhead. It would also keep the sign off to the
side of the street. The lights would flash yellow back and forth only for about an hour in the morning
and during school dismissal time in the afternoon. Staff spoke to another city that uses this system and
they are satisfied with the operation of a flashing beacon. They have made it the school's responsibility
to make sure that the school's schedule coincides with the flashing beacon because the school's
schedule may change throughout the course of the year. Staff has also conducted gap studies and found
that there were some gaps that were very short, all the way up to gaps that extended up to 30 seconds,
primarily because of the proximity of the two traffic signals at E and at D that help break up the traffic.
If a traffic signal were installed at this location, these would have to be interconnected so that progression
through the area would be smooth. Another item that Safety Commission should consider with a traffic
signal is it may take longer for the pedestrian wait time before the light turns green so that they could
cross, but the crossing would be protected. One other alternative that is available for the pedestrians in
the area is to walk to one of other signalized intersections to cross Broadway. That increases the distance
by over 1,000 feet and so that route has not been looked at favorably by the pedestrians. In the study,
they've also conducted pedestrian counts and there were over 200 pedestrians using the crosswalk at
Flower Street over the 4 busiest hours of the day.
Chair Liken asked on the pedestrian survey, did staff also note violations during those time periods? Mr.
Rivera stated they did not note any violations such as jaywalking. The pedestrians would not be cited
for jaywalking because there is an intersection in between two intersections being controlled by traffic
control devices. Pedestrians could cross anywhere in between. Officer Guthrie agreed with Mr. Rivera's
comments. Officer Guthrie has patrolled the area and the majority of the violations that OCcur are with
the pedestrians. After speaking with the school in a town meeting and explaining some of the laws, the
violations have decreased. There's also a parent volunteer helping pedestrians to cross. People think
that pedestrians have the right-of-way and it makes for an unsafe condition.
Chair Liken asked Officer Guthrie what he thought was the percentage in pedestrian violations to
vehicles violating the right-of-way of pedestrians. Officer Guthrie responded, 4-1. Officer Guthrie went
on to say that because it was such a "hotbed" at the time, staff didn't want to take any enforcement on
the pedestrians, rather educate them than cite.
Mr. Rivera made one recommendation - the City is considering the use of an adult crossing guard. The
adult crossing guard could be at Broadway and Flower until such time that a traffic signal or a flashing
beacon is funded. But this is probably the only thing that could be done quicker in that it would provide
some other measure of protection for the pedestrians in the area. The State law does say that an adult
crossing guard could be funded with the City and the School District sharing the cost. The cost for an
adult crossing guard is about $6,000-$10,000 per year. The costs would be split between the two
agencies.
Mr. Rivera presented slides to further explain the conditions existing at the intersection. He also
presented slides of flashing yellow beacons used by other school districts.
Chair Liken asked if the advance limit line on the northbound leg at Flower (slide 19 or 20) is typically
placed due to safety patrol and if there was safety patrol at that location.
Mr. Rivera responded he did not think there was any safety patrol. Chair Liken asked if the line was
placed as a result of public comment and to give a buffer.
Chair Liken asked if the approximate distance of just 600 feet between E Street and Flower. He
confirmed if that was 1/4 mile segments between D and E Street. Mr. Rivera responded yes, from center
line to center line is 1/4 mile. Chair Liken asked what would be a safe route for residents living east of
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Broadway. Mr. Rivera stated that the suggested route to school that is distributed to parents shows the
area of the school, but does not show any preferred route. That route is for the parent and the student
to fill out and they determine where they will be crossing their child or where their child will be crossing
the street.
Chair Liken stated that a comment was made during the presentation that an adult crossing guard would
be placed at this location until a time whether the flashing beacons or signal would be installed. He
asked if the flashing beacons would be a precursor that the adult crossing guard would be removed or
could the guard, in fact, be a dual assignment with the flashing guards and the adult crossing guard in
place.
Mr. Leyva responded that staff would like to see the flashing beacon in conjunction with the adult
crossing guard. It is a budgetary matter and the money is not budgeted at this time. It will take some
time to get the money for the flashing beacons. The adult crossing guard may be assigned a little sooner.
Both recommendations will probably have to go to City Council for funding since there is no funding
within the Police Department at this time for an additional crossing guard.
Chair Liken stated that the traffic signal would have to go through the ClP process, the budgetary process
that was mentioned earlier. He asked if the flashing beacons would also have to go through the ClP
process or if it is recommended, would it go to Council earlier to see if the monies were available to
make that a possibility in a shorter term than a signal.
Mr. Leyva anticipated that the flashing beacons would to Council sooner since it is a lesser dollar amount
. ~ and it goes hand-in-glove with the adult crossing guard and the 25 mph limit while the flashers are on.
It would be staff recommendation that it go to Council immediately.
Chair Liken stated, for public information, that the Safety Commission does not generally consider fiscal
impact. It doesn't matter how much an item costs the City and that should not weigh heavily on the
Commission's minds. However, the whole process is bureaucracy in knowing the funding. A lot of
times that is masked and recommendations are made because the Commission knows the limitations.
The Commission knows that this intersection will be studied and that staff is doing that as far as funding
and the ClP process for a signal. That is their recommendation that a signal ultimately be placed. The
reality is, it has to rise to the top in a priority list, then the funds have to become available. The earliest
would be FY 98-99 and as the study showed, where it currently ranks, 6th on the list, realistically the City
only comes up with enough funding to place may 3 or 4 signals in a fiscal year, without the ability to go
to a developer, as in the eastern territories, making the developers pay as part of their progression into
the communities.
Mr. Rivera made a comment that as part of the Safety Commission packet, last year's traffic signal list was
included. Ten locations were looked at. Because the conditions have changed with the elementary
school, staff anticipates that last year's ranking of Broadway and Flower at 9th out of 10 intersections that
were looked at, it will rank a lot higher this year. Looking at the traffic volumes, last year on Broadway
there were 17,900 cars and now there are 20,300. Flower had 1,900 vehicles and now there are 4,000
entering that intersection due to the closure of Jefferson Avenue. The signal evaluation list is done in
November-December, in january it is being finished and presented to the City Engineer and City Manager
for approval in the budget. When the City is working through the budget process, the City knows what
signals we have studied and where they rank. In january when the study is completed it is brought to
the Safety Commission, the Safety Commission at that time endorses staff's recommendation or makes
changes. That's what is taken to City Council for their approval. So, in January staff will have the
completed study back to the Safety Commission. Mr. Rivera did expect that intersection priority to move
up because of the changes with the school.
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Chair Liken questioned Officer Guthrie about specific sections of the Vehicle Code.
Staff Recommendation: That the Safety Commission accept staff's report and: 1) recommend an adult
crossing guard with the Chula Vista Elementary School District funding 50% of the costs and; 2)
recommend the installation of a flashing beacon or a traffic signal when the school warrants are met and
funds can be budgeted for construction of the intersection of Broadway and Flower Street.
Public Hearing: Chair liken opened the public hearing.
. Geraldine Fernandez, 590 Flower Street, #7, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - She is a concerned
parent of Feaster/Edison Elementary School. She was surprised the question of a light would
come this far. They left their faith with the City that everything would be under control and now
the safety of their children is 9th on the City's list and based on points. Everyone knows it's
legal to cross there. The crosswalks lines are now yellow instead of white, but everything is still
the same. There is a serious problem. Over 300 concerned, taxpaying parents signed the
petition. They want safety for their children. She stated that at 3:30 that day <10/9/97) there was
another accident. She stated that on the map, it did not show the liquor store and the vacant
lot. She did not want her son walking past the liquor store and vacant lot to E Street to get to
school. She felt that crossing Flower Street is the closest way to school for him. There are also
bars along Flower Street. She believes the speed limit is still too fast. She feels that the yellow
lines are not helping and that the yellow beacons will not help. The safety of the children is
enough and should be taken into consideration.
. Sharlotte Gates, 119 Broadway, Apt. F, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Her children are not students
at Feaster Elementary. Her children attend Allen School and are bussed to school. Her
children's bus stop is further away. Her concern is that her children have to cross the
intersection by themselves. She drops her children off in the morning, but they still have to
cross the intersection after school. She would like to have a pedestrian-actuated light. She does
not feel that the flashing beacons would be efficient for safe crossing. The beacons cannot be
seen and the traffic is crazy.
Chair liken asked Ms. Gates because her property is so close to D Street, why don't her children
go to D Street and then cross at the signalized intersection at that location.
Ms. Gates responded because they still have to come back to Flower and cross that street to get
back down to Feaster School to get to the bus stop. She could have them cross at D and go all
the way down to Jefferson and come down that area, but there are a lot of homeless and
problems in that area.
. Marilyn Prall, 528 Stable Ridge, EI Cajon, CA 92019 - Ms. Prall is the Assistant Principal at
Feaster/Edison Elementary School. She wanted to thank the Commission for the movement on
this issue. It has been a problem for years and a matter of concern with the community. She
likes the idea of the flashing light and the crossing guard, but would like to see that as a
temporary solution until a permanent solution (pedestrian-actuated light or all-way stop) is in
place. She asked what was the value on a child's life. She stated that one child being hit is too
many. She would like to push for an all-way stop. She read in the previous agenda item, the
30 point was waived given unusual circumstances. She thought that having cars go 60 mph
between the two lights and the amount of traffic is an unusual circumstance.
. Reginald DePass, 946 Fushia Lane, San Diego, CA 92154 - Mr. DePass is an employee at
Feaster/ Edison and has a concern for the children. He thinks that both the Chula Vista
Elementary School District and the Edison Foundation have put a lot of time and effort into
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keeping the children safe on the compound and it is the City's responsibility to make sure that
the streets are safe. He stated that motorists on the street don't have a right to the street, it is a
privilege and they have to abide by the signs and signals that are posted on the streets. He
appreciates the painted walkways that were installed and the speed control. He thinks that the
presence of the Police Department has helped as well. He has a difficult time getting across
street in his car, so he knows the children have a difficult time crossing. He stated you cannot
put the value of a stop light on a child's life. A child's life is a lot more expensive. He
understood the City's concern to not disrupt the flow of traffic at the school and Broadway. He
thinks it's a good idea to use the crossing guard with the lights, but was not sure about the
hourly rate for a crossing guard. He went along with the idea of a flashing light, but also likes
the idea of a pedestrian-actuated light. He urged Commission to take strong consideration for
putting a light up to protect the children.
. Lester Eaton, 130 Jefferson Ave., #8, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - Mr. Eaton is not a parent, but a
concerned adult. He has lived in the area approximately 2 years. He thinks there is an
increased problem with traffic especially with the closure of Jefferson Street. He thinks that
between D and E Street, it is like a raceway. With the increased students at Feaster since it
became a charter school, there should at least be a 4-way stop there until funding comes
through for a flashing light or a traffic light. He has had some close calls with speeders.
Public Hearing Closed.
Commission Discussion: Commissioner Miller had a question on the Intersection Evaluation list for
1997, she wanted to know if any stop lights were installed as a result of last year's list. Frank responded
that on last year's list Main Street/Albany was a top location. There has not been a traffic signal installed
at that location because they will be widening that intersection and improving Main Street. The funds
that would be spent for that intersection would have to be re-spent in two years, so that has been held
off for a signalized intersection. East H Street and Eastlake Drive we have not signalized. They will
probably not be signalized this year. Same with Hilltop and Oxford. None were approved on this list.
This year, signal money was spent on signal modifications and upgrades/replacements of traffic signal
equipment. At some intersections, the equipment is over 30 years old. More and more money must be
spent to maintain what the City has. None of these signals on the list have been signalized. The City
is currently working on the signals at Otay lakes Road/Rutgers and Telegraph Canyon Road/Buena Vista
Way.
Commissioner Miller stated that even if this particular intersection ends up #1, doesn't necessarily mean
that it will happen. Mr. Rivera stated that this intersection as well as the intersection at East Hand
Eastlake Drive stand a very, very good chance of being constructed next fiscal year. He thought if it was
the Safety Commission's recommendation to have those signals constructed this fiscal year between now
and June 30 of next year, the City Council would have to take some action to tell staff which other signal
projects the City would not have to construct and they've already approved staff working on those
projects. It could be done, but it would be somewhat difficult to change that.
Commissioner Miller stated this was probably the first intersection she has seen in her 3-1/2 years on the
Safety Commission with this number of pedestrians trying to get safely across the street without a signal.
She feels that this is one of those intersections, in her opinion, that there is a real possibility of serious
injury to a child. She understands the reasons for not having a 4-way stop at that location. She agrees,
at this point, with at least putting an adult crossing guard there. She spoke to the Assistant
Superintendent of Business Services at the School District and also to Feaster/Edison regarding the
proposal having the District fund half of the cost of a crossing guard. She also thought that the $10,000
was dramatically overstated. She thought even with overhead, $4,000 annual cost. She knows that
Feaster/ Edison would be willing to look at that. She strongly recommended that if this recommendation
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is approved, that prior to it going to Council to get a buy-in from Feaster/Edison that they're willing to
do that because at this point there hasn't been any communication between the City and Feaster/Edison
or the School Distrid regarding that. Although the Safety Commision, at this point, are not opposed to
that. If it gets to the $10,000 cost, unfortunately that would have to be looked into. There is in excess
of 300 children trying to cross this street and she thinks that something needs to be done quickly. There
is a volunteer, but she has some concerns for the liability for the School Distrid and also for the City if
there is an assumption there's going to be a volunteer there everyday and for some reason the volunteer
doesn't show up. There is a liability problem for both entities. The Commission needs to push this as
quickly as possible.
Chair Liken stated that with the volunteer there is a liability problem. He didn't think that an adult
volunteer crossing guard if there is one now, they are doing it legally. Mr. Rivera stated that there is one
on J Street at Oaklawn where the flashing all-way stop is. That is someone who has received training
from the Police Department and that would be the process that would be followed through with this
location. That adult crossing guard is working out there about 3 hours per day. The crossing guards
would have to trained by the Police Department. Chair Liken stated that if there was, in fad, an adult
volunteer that is assisting at Broadway/Flower, they are doing it without the grace and blessing of the
City, School Distrid, and in fad, are in violation of the law. Mr. Rivera agreed in the sense of the liability
standpoint. The Municipal Code and Vehicle Code states that the only ones that can control traffic
would be someone that is trained by the Police Department. He would hope that an adult that is
assisting the pedestrians in crossing the streets, would not be stopping or controlling traffic, but rather
waiting for an appropriate gap in traffic and then informing the pedestrians this is when we're going to
cross the street.
Officer Guthrie added that he was able to go out the school location to watch the volunteers. The
volunteers would gather the children at the corner, wait for the appropriate time and then cross children
in a legal manner.
Commissioner Miller asked if they had a stop sign. Officer Guthrie stated that they are wearing an
orange vest for high visibility and they're crossing as a regular pedestrian.
Vice Chair Adon concurred with Commissioner Miller. She frequents this area a lot. It is not just the
value of children's lives, but anybody's lives. This particular area has a great deal of pedestrian traffic.
There is a lot of walking and a lot of people. She agrees that this might be put into a higher priority level.
Chair Liken pointed out and stated the dollar and budgetary purposes, only by definition to let members
in the audience know that if a signal is requested, many times it is something that doesn't occur
overnight. There is a process. He did not want anyone to feel that he was putting a dollar value on a
child. Because this is through intersedion of Flower, Chair Liken was not comfortable with the request
an on-demand signal only for pedestrians. It's a different situation than on Hilltop Drive as was shown
on the slides, there is not cross traffic, no vehicular traffic, and he didn't think it would be prudent or
legal to put an on-demand pedestrian crossing without allowing vehicular traffic to queue up at a green
light at that location.
Mr. Leyva stated that the Traffic Manual states very clearly that if a traffic signal is installed based on the
school warrants that it would be a full traffic signal, controlling both pedestrians and vehicles.
Chair Liken stated that warrants from the traffic manual for school area pedestrian safety, and although
the warrants are probably not met for this flashing beacon, it's too close for the Commission to dismiss
that and he didn't think that anyone on the Commission wanted to dismiss it for that reason. There are
two illustrations, one being a post mount and one being a mast arm mounting. He asked staff which type
is recommended to install.
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Mr. Leyva answered the mast arm because of the width of the highway and because of the speeds.
Alternating flashing lights over the roadway. Commissioner Miller asked if the mast-type was put in, was
the thought that eventually a stop light would be put in. Mr. Leyva stated that the particular light being
recommended is to reduce the speed to 25 mph when flashing. Consequently, the standard would be
in advance of the crossing so that cars going through the area of the intersection would be reduced to
25 mph. The hardware could still be used. It would be a signal-type equipment and be re-used and
recycled. Commissioner Miller asked if it would then be taken off once the signalized intersection is put
in. Mr. Leyva agreed and stated that the equipment could be used somewhere else in the City.
Chair Liken wanted clarification of the $10,000 figure for the crossing guard. Mr. Rivera stated that the
adult crossing guard at J and Oak lawn is paid about $ll/hour for three hours. Using that, 210 days
multiplied by 3 hrs. at $11/hour is $6,930. A lot depends on the window, the time frame that
pedestrians would be crossing the street, it is about $2,400 for every hour.
Commissioner Miller stated that everyone but the kindergartners stop and start at the same time. That
would mean a crossing guard would be needed only 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the
afternoon. Mr. Rivera stated that would be 1-1/2 hours per day and that would be about $3,500 per
year. That would be $1,700 for each agency. Commissioner Miller thought that the School District
would be willing to discuss that.
Mr. Leyva wanted to point out that it is difficult to get a crossing guard to come in and work for only two
hours. Generally, three hours is guaranteed because they have to set aside time every single day.
Commissioner Miller stated that they have noon duty people that are getting paid $5.50 per hour and
they o~ly work an hour a day. She really thinks there is someone in the community that would be more
than happy to earn $ll/hour for a couple of hours a day in addition to doing their noon duty work.
MSUC (Liken! Miller) to accept staff report with the recommendation that an adult crossing guard be
trained, hired, and placed at the intersection of Flower Street regardless of the funding and that the City
be open to a shared cost with the School District providing that they agree to that; recommend the
immediate installation of a flashing beacon and that Council consider installation of signals at Broadway
and Flower Street as soon as possible. Motion unanimously carried (6-0).
Mr. Rivera stated, for the public's information, because this involves cost issues, staff will be preparing
a report to City Council. Staff will schedule the item for early to mid-November.
Chair Liken encouraged the public's comments to Edison. Edison has been extremely wonderful in
coming into the school and making this Charter School very successful. With their abilities on funding,
maybe they could be pitch in with their fair share and come forward to the City Council and make some
kind of alternative funding available to help expedite the whole process.
8. Report on Proposed MAdopt-A-Street" Program
Mr. Leyva stated that this program was at the October 22, 1996 meeting, City Council made a referral
to staff to look at addressing the accumulation of trash on streets in the City. The report was prepared
by the Public Works/Operations Division. Their staff was unable to attend tonight's meeting and Mr.
Leyva is presenting the information. CalTrans has an "Adopt-A-Highway" Program, the County of San
Diego, City of San Marcos and City of Escondido have programs. San Marcos and Escondido also have
programs. The City of Vista has an . Adopt-A-Block" Program. The program that is being recommended
by the City of Chula Vista is modeled after the County and CalTrans. Basically it's for a two year
commitment. The length is for a minimum of one year. There are safety requirements that will have to
be met in performing their duties. The participants agree to pick up litter for two years along road
segments. The public agency will post signs indicating the name of the organization that is doing the
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work. There are conditions as to what type of groups can do the work. Non-political groups would be
required. Any group political in nature would not be allowed to do this type of work. There are safety
requirements. The groups would not be able to work during fog or heavy or when there are unusual
conditions. They are required to be careful in where they park their cars. Public Works would furnish
all the safety equipment, pick up the bags and vests and other equipment necessary to perform the work.
There are other alternatives that would be allowed if a group would like to hire a contractor to do the
work for them or pay somebody else. That would also be allowed. If they want to just contribute money
to the General Fund for street sweeping or some other services, that would also be allowed. Staff was
very comprehensive in researching what's available at the present time and what other cities have done.
Recommendation: That the Safety Commission accept staff's report on the establishment of an Adopt-a-
Street Program for the City and recommend it to the City Council.
Commissioner Miller had one recommendation. From a risk management point of view, did any of the
cities ask the groups to sign a waiver of liability?
Mr. Leyva stated there is a condition to sign a waiver holding the public agency harmless.
Vice Chair Acton stated that she had read about an enrollment fee of approximately $'00 to get into this
program.
Mr. Leyva agreed. One of the agencies does require a $'00 encroachment permit. The agency uses the
$'00 to offset the cost of the sign. The proposal in Chula Vista would be a no fee permit. But the groups
would be required to sign a waiver.
Vice Chair Acton mentioned that she recalls the street sweepers came every Tuesday morning, then every
other Tuesday.
Mr. Leyva stated that is a concern of Public Works/Operations and assured the Commission that steps
are being taken to fix that.
MSUC (Milier/Acton) to accept staff's report. Motion unanimously carried (6-0).
STAFF REPORTS
9. Working Session on Proposed Revisions to the All-Way Stop Policy
The exhibit in the Commission packet was a previous item that should have not been in the packet and
was disregarded.
Mr. Leyva had information on the proposed revisions to the all-way stop policy. One of the main
concerns Administration has is the compliance of the stop at locations that are either warranted or not
warranted. What is the difference? Do people just go through the stop signs? Recently, staff has done
a stop sign compliance study to be heard this evening or at a later date.
Chair Liken stated that the information could be brought forward next month.
10. Action Summary Update/Staff Concerns
The item was accepted into record.
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Mr. Rivera stated the installation of the all-way stop which was recommended last month for EastLake
Parkway and Greensgate should be installed either October 10 or October 13.
Chair Liken asked about the signals that were .underway. or where funding would have to be pulled to
install the traffic signal for the last item (Broadway/Flower), which of those items are in the planning
phases.
Mr. Rivera stated that some signal projects are signal modification projects where left-turn phasing is
being added. Because that is an outside funding source, that has to go forward. There are other projects
where the signal equipment is being updated. That may be a possibility if the City Council wants to
expedite Broadway and Flower. They may have staff design it this year but not construct it until next
year. Using the construction money to design Broadway and Flower this year and then put both those
projects out to bid and construct them right after July 1. That is the type of scenario that could be
envisioned. In the meantime, signal plans are designed and approved, but the largest expense
(construction) is held off until the next fiscal year. That is the option or the angle that would be presented
to City Council if the Director of Public Works would like staff to do so.
Chair Liken stated that Otay Lakes/Rutgers placed #1 and Telegraph/ Buena Vista was #2. He wanted
to know if those fell off the list because construction had already started on those projects.
Mr. Rivera answered stated that was correct. The contractor is meeting with staff on October 21 for the
pre-bid meeting and construction is expected to begin the last part of October, first week of November.
11. Traffic Accident Summary - August 1997
The item was accepted into record.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. Commissioner Comments:
Chair Liken again welcomed new Commissioner McAlister.
13. Adjournment at 10:18 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Safety Commission meeting of November
13,1997.
Respectfully submitted,
Florence Picardal, Recording Secretary
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INFORMATION ITEM
Date: December 23, 1997
File: 0760-95-CY029
0l00-55-KYI58
Council Referral # 3008
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
VIA: John Goss, City Mana&
FROM: John P. Lippitt, Director of Public WorkJ (
SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Issues - Halecrest Elementary School
At the 5/28/96 Council Meeting, Council requested that staff and the Safety Commission review
issues of traffic safety concerns near Halecrest Elementary School at 475 East "J" Street. This
referral was generated following the receipt of a letter from Dr. Vera Madison, Principal in which
she outlined her concerns and concerns expressed to her by parents and staff. In her letter, she
asked that City staff and the Safety Commission review these concerns and address several options
that were being considered. Council referred this letter to staff and the Safety Commission and
the following report will chronologue the actions taken to date.
Halecrest Elementary School Safety Committee had held several meetings culminating with a
public forum meeting to discuss traffic safety issues at and near the school, prior to the letter
being sent to the Mayor and City Council. Cindy Miller, who is the Risk Manager for the Chula
Vista Elementary school district, and was then Vice-Chair of the Safety Commission, presented
these concerns to the Safety Commission and staff at the Commission meeting on May 9, 1996.
Chair Liken moved to refer this item to staff for a report back to the Commission upon review
of the concerns expressed by Commissioner Miller.
Subsequent to this action of the Safety Commission, staff received the referral from City Council
and prepared a report back to the Safety Commission. This report was presented to the
commission at their meeting of June 13, 1996. After hearing testimony from Dr. Madison and
several area residents, and having lengthy discussions, the Safety Commission moved to refer the
issues to a workshop meeting. The Safety Commission, staff, parents, neighboring property
owners and a committee from the school appointed by Dr. Madison were to meet to detennine
which of the proposed solutions were feasible, and how to proceed with implementation.
On Monday, August 5, 1996 at 6:30 P.M., the appointed group met at Halecrest Elementary
School to conduct a workshop meeting and discuss solutions to the traffic concerns at the school.
It was the intent of this group to r~ach a consensus on the various proposed solutions and for staff
to prepare a final report to the Safety Commission which would indicate those solutions.
On August 8, 1996, at the regular monthly meeting of the Safety Commission, staff presented a
report highlighting those solutions being proposed as a result of the workshop. After a
presentation from Dr. Vera Madison, Principal, the commission moved to set a priority list of
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four actions to be taken. Those options included:
1.) To have the parking lot at the school restriped immediately;
2.) To install "No Left Turn" signs on East "J" Street and the parking lot exit to prohibit
left turns into and out of the school parking lot, as law permits;
3.) To move the school bus loading and unloading zone further west, adding footage from
the parking lot as permitted; and,
4.) To entertain the addition of a new turnout area on the north side of East "J" Street,
east of the existing parking lot.
As a friendly amendment to that motion, Chair Liken added that staff implement Items 1,2 and
3 of the recommendations listed above, and report back to the commission in December regarding
the effectiveness of these measures. Since recommendation number 4 was a major project that
would require funding through the CIP process, Chair Liken and staff recognized that it could not
be completed anytime in the near future. The motion was passed as amended.
On February 13, 1997, staff presented the Safety Commission with a follow-up report on the
actions taken to date at Halecrest Elementary School. In their report, staff indicated that the left-
turn restrictions had been installed on September 3, 1996, and that observation in the field
indicated that they were receiving approximately a 95% compliance. Along with the Left-Turn
prohibition, staff had implemented some additional parking restrictions and relocated the busses
farther west along the north curbline. The school had done some rearranging of the parking lot
and changed the on-site circulation to better accommodate as many parents as possible. These
three actions seemed to have a positive impact on traffic congestion on East "J" Street. The
Safety Commission voted to accept staffs report along with assurance that staff would continue
to monitor the conditions at the school and work with the school district staff and react as deemed
appropriate as conditions change.
Staff has continued to work with the school and the district to date. While congestion has been
somewhat relieved, we will continue to search for alternatives that will improve the situation.
Recently passed legislation affecting school bus regulation will create some new and unique
problems, not only at Halecrest Elementary School, but throughout the City. This legislation
provides that school busses must activate flashing red lights while loading and unloading students,
even if the loading activity does not involve students being moved across the street. Staff will be
working with the school district transportation people and the Chula Vista Police Department,
Traffic Division to mitigate these problems as they arise, to the extent that they can be mitigated.
In a letter to Dr. Libia S. Gil, dated November 25, 1997, the Halecrest School Site Council
requested that the school district submit a request to the Highway Patrol, granting a one year
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deferral on implementation of AB1297. This deferral, as provided for within the legislation,
would give the staff at Halecrest School and City staff time to work out a long term solution to the
congestion problems that currently exist at the school. The letter also properly identified the
implementation of AB1297 as something that would significantTy impact Halecrest School and the
traffic congestion that already exists on East "J" Street during school dismissal times, (See
attached letter).
In a follow-up letter to the School Site Council, Lowell Billings, Assistant Superintendent, thanked
the Council for their diligence in requesting the waiver of implementation. He went on to explain
that after meeting with the Highway Patrol, it was determined that the only way to remedy the
situation at this time would be to request a district wide waiver. Since these waivers would
increase the position of liability of the school district, he regretfully informed them that the Chula
Vista City Schools district would not be requesting any such waiver. He further reported to the
Council that the County Schools Joint Powers Authority attorney, along with staff from the school
district transportation department will continue to work seeking relief from the impacts of this
legislation (See attached letter). City staff will lend any assistance possible to aid this school and
the district in dealing with this situation.
Staff recommends that the City Council accept this report on the efforts to resolve the issues at
Halecrest Elementary School, along with staffs assurance that we will continue to work with the
Chula Vista Elementary School District and the Chula Vista Police Department to monitor and
respond to school traffic concerns as they arise.
Attaclunents: Minutes of the Safety Commission meeting of May 9, 1996 (excerpt)
Safety Commission Agenda Statement, June 13, 1996 with attaclunents
~I Minutes of the Safety Commission meeting of June 13, 1996 (excerpt)
Notice and Notes from Joint Workshop Meeting at Halecrest School
on Monday, August 5,1996
Safety Commission Agenda Statement, August 8, 1996 with attaclunents
Minutes of the Safety Commission meeting of August 8, 1996 (excerpt)
JtSr Safety Commission Agenda Statement, February 13, 1997 with attaclunents
Minutes of the Safety Commission meeting of February 13, 1997 (excerpt)
Letter from Halecrest School Site Council to Dr.GiI dated November 25, 1997
Letter from Lowell Billings to School Site Council dated December 3, 1997
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Safety Commission Minutes
May 9, 1996
Page 6
Mr. Silva said the High School began at 7:18 am and the Middle School began at 7:30 am, The reason for the
times was the bus routing. He also indicated the principal of 80nita Vista High School had asked that the north
cross walk across from the Bonita Pointe Shopping Plaza be removed.
Chair Liken announced that the following people waived their time to Mrs. Littleton: ,....
Kron Littleton, 1366 Los Coches Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Sylvia L. Hardy, 2920 Briarwood Road, #J-7, Bonita, CA 91902
Muriel K. Eitzen, 575 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91913, said exiting her driveway was dangerous because
vehicles traveling on Otay Lakes Road were going at a substantial speed.
MSC (Miller/Acton) to refer the item to staff. Approved 6-0-1 with Commissioner Hoke absent,
Vice-Chair Miller left the dias.
. -ialecr...t Elementarv School
Cindy Miller, 419 Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910, represented the ChulaVista Elementary School District and
Halecrest Elementary School. Halecrest Elementary School had a meeting regarding safety concerns on East J
Street, and she presented a letter to the Commission regarding their concerns with a copy to the City Council.
MSC (LikenlBierd) to refer the letter to staff for review. Approved 5-0-1-1 with Commissioner Hoke absent
Vice-Chair Miller abstaining due to conflict of interest.
STAFF REPORTS
8. Action SummarY UodatelStaff Comments
Frank Rivera stated that Hilltop Drive had been restriped and said parents were aware of the new parking area
which was being used. Bids were received for the Country Club Medians and the low bid was below the
Engineer's estimate.
9. Traffic Accident SummarY - March 1996 - Distributed for Commissioner information.
pTHER BUSINESS
10. Commissioner Comments:
Çhair Liken
. Possible Change to Start Time of Safety Commission
Chair Liken asked the Commission if it would be prudent to change the start time of the Commission to 6:00 pm
due to longer agendas.
Commissioner Acton asked if Chair Liken h~d considered a cap time to the meetings.
Chair Liken indicated he had not. Staff should have the latitude in reviewing the agenda and delaying items in
order to keep the agenda reasonable. 56-1
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date 6/13/96
ITEM TITLE: Report on Traffic Concerns at Halecrest Elementary School
SUBMITTED BY: Senior Civil Engineer ~
BACKGROilliì):
On May 8, 1996, a community forum meeting was held at Halecrest Elementary School, 475
East "J" Street, to discuss possible solutions for the traffic congestion adjacent to the school
campus. Several suggestions were offered to resolve the congestion. Staff has received a letter
dated May 9, 1996 from the parents and staff at Halecrest Elementary School requesting
assistance with several traffic safety issues in the area of the school. This letter lists the items
discussed and some possible alternatives mentioned at the meeting.
RECOMMEI'\"DA TION:
. . That the Safety Commission accept staffs report regarding the proposed modifications at
Halecrest Elementary School and prioritized the proposals by safety benefit in an attempt to
mitigate the traffic congestion in the vicinity of the school.
DISCUSSION:
On May 8, 1996, Halecrest Elementary School scheduled a community forum meeting to
discuss possible solutions to reduce the congestion in the area of the school in an effort to
increase the safety to the public. This meeting was attended by Dr. Vera Madison, Principal
of the elementary school; both the chairman and vice-chair of the city's Safety Commission
and a member of the Traffic Engineering Section. Previous to this meeting, the Halecrest
Elementary School Safety Committee had also met on several occasions to review the traffic
patterns on East "J" Street and the school's parking lot. At the May 9, 1996, Safety
Commission meeting, a letter was presented by the elementary school requesting assistance
from the city to alleviate the traffic congestion adjacent to the school.
East "J" .Street in this area is a 40' wide two lane Class II Collector roadway with parking
allowed on both sides of the street. Opposing traffic is separated by a painted double yellow
centerline stripe. There are 15 homes which front on this segment along the entire south side
of the street between I-80S and. Floyd Avenue. The north side of this block is made up of
Halecrest Park to the west and a single residence to the east of the school campus. The posted
speed limit is 35 M.P.H., but a 25 M.P.H. school zone is in effect during times when children
are present. All of the appropriate signs and markings for the school site are existing. The
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school utilizes two safety patrols, one at the all-way stop intersection of East "J" Street, to the
east, and one at the west end of Halecrest Park at the I-805Æast "J" Street over-crossing. At
each location there exists yellow marked crosswalks.
The roadway is generally tangent along the .eastern portion of this block but there are two
curves with a large centerline radius of 725' which has a maximum design speed of 45 M.P.H..
The vertical alignment of this roadway shows a centerline grade of approximately 3.2% which
provides a slight uphill grade as you travel in the easterly direction. Traffic counts completed
by staff on November 1994 show an average daily traffic count of approximately 6,010
vehicles per day and approximately 500/530 vehicles during the 8:00-9:00 A.M. and 2:30-3:30
P.M. school peak periods. The roadway design capacity is about 12,000 vehicles per day.
A review of the accident history for this segment for the 5.25 year period of 1/1/91- 3/31/96
shows 2 reported accidents within the public right-of-way 'and one within the school parking
lot. The accident rate of 1.34 accidents per million vehicle miles (AMVM) travelled is less
than the 2.07 AMVM statewide average for similar two lane streets. The flISt accident
occurred on May 20, 1994 at 8:39 A.M.. This accident involved a westbound. East "J" Street
vehicle being struck by a southbound right tuming vehicle which was exiting at the school
parking lot driveway. There were no injuries in this accident and both vehicles suffered minor
damage. The second reported accident for this block occurred on June 3, 1991 at 8:09 P.M.,
250' east of the intersection of Nacion Avenue and involved two eastbound vehicles, one
which had been stopped and the other which rear-ended the flTst vehicle. This reported
accident also did not have anyone injured. The last reported accident occurred on March 20,
1996 at 2:55 P.M. within the parking lot driveway entrance approximately 33' north of the
north curbline of East "J" Street. This last accident involved three vehicles and a pedestrian.
This accident was caused when the fITSt vehicle backed up from the flISt parking stall and hit
the second vehicle which then hit the third vehicle. The fITSt vehicle continued backwards out
of control and hit the metal pedestrian barrier at the southeast comer of the parking lot. Once
the pedestrian barrier was hit, it was then deflected and hit the 10 year old's hip. The
pedestrian and the driver of the flTst vehicle each complained of pain but there were no
apparent visible injuries.
Staff has reviewed the suggestions raised in the elementary school~s letter and has prepared a
cost estimate and a brief discussion of these below;
1. No parking along the south side of East "J' Street at opening (8:45 A.M.) and
dismissal Time (2:45 and 3:15 P.M.).
This alternative was presented to allow eastbound vehicles additional room to maneuver
around to the right of stopped left-tuming vehicles waiting for gaps in westbound
traffic. Area residents generally park their vehicles in their driveways but did not favor
this proposal. This proposal would require police enforcement and may be confusing
to motorists and trade workers performing work at the affected residences during these
times. Installation would require 5 signs and posts at a total cost of $500.00.
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2. Have bus pick-up for students living closer to the school.
By allowing the school bus to pick up students which live closer to the school, the
number of trips generated by passenger vehicles would be reduced. According to the
Chula VISta Elementary School District Board Policy #3542, there are four different
distance criteria utilized by the School Board to determine whether or not students are
bussed to work. The following criteria is based on the grade that the student is in:
kindergarten-3/4 mile;f¡rst grade-La mile; second & third grade-1.2s mile; and fourth
& fIfth grade 1.5 mile. ADy changes would have to be approved by the School Board
and the additional busses scheduled. Costs for additional busses and the logistics
required does not seem to be easy to implement. According to the School District, if
the policy is changed, it is not anticipated that the change would apply only to one
school. Costs are unknown.
3. Only cars who have more than one passenger are allowed into the school parking
lot.
This alternative encourages car-pooling and would not be expensive to implement. The
drawback to this alternative is that there would have to be adults monitoring the school
driveway entrance and this is difficult for the vehicles which are eastbound turning left
into the parking lot. By only allowing vehicles to enter the school parking lot from the
westbound direction, this would make the monitoring easier. Violators could pose a
problem in that the adult would have to stop them out on the street and redirect them
to stay out on East "J" Street. ADother alternative would be to let all vehicles in but
give car-pool vehicles preferential treatment to the passenger drop-off/pick-up zone and
require that the non carpool vehicles park in any available parking stall. Minimal cost
but requires adult volunteers to coordinate and route the vehicles through the parking
lot.
4. City Council give passes for parking at the curb across the school.
The intent with this proposal is to only have designated vehicles, such as parents, park
along the south side of the street. Parking permits would be distributed to parents
and/or staff to park in a restricted zone. This proposal encourages pedestrians to cross
mid-block. It is preferable that the area be left as is or else enforcement of jaywalking
is the only recourse. It has been shown that parents and students in a hurry usually are
the jaywalkers most likely to be involved in an accident. Instead, additional parking
should be provided along the north side of the street. so that. pedestrians are not
encouraged to cross the street at locations other than at the marked yellow crosswalk
locations. This proposal has the same drawback as #1, since it would involve removal
of parking in front of residences on the south side.
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5. Move bus loading zone/vehicle pick-up areas.
The busses currently park along the north curb line of East "J" Street just east and west
of the main driveway to the school parking lot. Relocating the school busses to other
locations such as the northeast comer of the school property on Floyd Avenue has
merit. This would move the busses from the congestion of East "I" Street. A
significant difficulty would be to have the large school busses make a V-turn at the cul-
de-sac and reserve a bus loading/unloading area of approximately 125' in length.
Additionally, staff believes that the addition of school bus traffic and associated noise
and other problems would have a major impact on that neighborhood. The area of
Floyd Avenue is not heavily utilized by passenger vehicles and would provide for a
separation of the school bus and passenger vehicle conflicts. Once the busses are
loaded, the only concern would be the westbound bus being held up by the congestion
in front of the school. With the busses relocated, there would be an additional 8
parking spaces along the north curbline' of East "J" Street which helps to reduce the
congestion in the area.
6. Install a flashing light to slow down traffic during opening/dismissal times.
Staff has been investigating the cost of flashing beacons on East "I" Street and it is
estimated that they would cost approximately $5,000.00 each. The school has expressed
an interest in having two installed, one for each direction of traffic. The flashing
beacon would have the "SCHOOL ZONE 25 MPH WHEN CHll-DREN ARE
PRESENT" signs and would operate during the arrival and dismissal times only. Due
to the cost and maintenance of these' devices, the City would prefer to work out
fmancial arrangements with the school district. Since most of the problems seem to be
related to school traffic, it seems unlikely that the warning will be productive. Most
likely, if the City is asked to fund any or all of the costs for these devices, this project
would have to compete with other citywide Capital Improvement Program (ClP)
projects. It is unknown whether or not the project would be funded in the near future.
7. Install a new crosswalk in front of the school.
The addition of a mid-block crosswalk just to the east or west of the main entrance
driveway to the school was requested. Staff looked into the proposal but has
reservations recommending this for several reasons. First of all, the mid-block
crosswalk would require sufficient lighting for pedestrians which may cross at night.
Thus, the crosswalk needs to be installed by an adjacent street light or else one is
required at a cost of $3,000.00. There is an existing street light on the south side of the
street just to the east of the school driveway. Secondly, pedestrian ramps must be
installed on each side of the street at a cost of $1,500.00 for both. Third, signing and
striping is estimated at $400.00. Fourth, mid-block crosswalks have a higher pedestrian
accident rate since motorists do not necessarily expect pedestrians to be crossing at
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other than intersection locations. Lastly, parking would have to be prohibited for at
least 75' in advance of the crosswalk and the affected residents may not approve of a
no parking zone or a crosswalk in front of their property.
8. Set up a third lane of traffic for busses, parking, drop-ofT and pick-up on north
side of East" J" Street in front of the school. Make a right turn lane and a left
turn lane in front of the driveway into tbe scbool parking lot.
This request was made so that the grid-lock which primarily occurs for about 20
minutes each afternoon during the dismissal time could be eliminated. Tbe grid-lock
is caused by eastbound left-turning vehicles stopping across the westbound through lane
while vehicles are parked along both the north and south curb-lines. Thus, there is no
additional room for motorists to drive around the stopped vehicles. Currently, the
school does prohibit the southbound to eastbound left turns out of the school parking
lot. While this suggestion does have some merit, it also has the potential for problems.
If the area east of the driveway is used for bus drop off/pick-up, this will block
visibility for motorists exiting the driveway. If it is used for parent drop off, a conflict
will arise between parents departing the curb after drop off/pick-up and motorists
exiting the driveway. The estimated cost of this proposal would be approximately.
$60,000.00 if the entire frontage of the school is to be widened up to 15'.
9. Improve school parking lot layout to provide a smoother flow of traffic.
Staff has prepared sketches which shows alternative parking lot layouts. The goal
of this revised layout was to increase the loading area and decrease the width of the
aisles so that there is not sufficient width to allow three vehicles to drive side by side.
The existing parking lot has 48 parking stalls which includes 2 disabled stalls. One
proposed layout has 46 stalls including the 2 disabled stalls and the other one has one
45. Staff recommends that the school district consider this layout when the parking lot
is next resurfaced so that costs are kept low. T-he estimated cost for the striping and
signing work is approximately 5900.00.
10. Provide a southbound drop-ofTIpick-up lane along east side of campus from Floyd
Avenue south to East "J" Street, utilizing existing driveway at East "J" Street.
This proposal would provide the best solution for the traffic congestion on East "J"
Street but would require additional right-of-way from one of the property owners on
Floyd Avenue. A driveway could be constructed from the south side of Floyd Avenue
and parallel the easterly school property line and the students would be picked up m
this area. A 12' wide roadway approximately 300' long would have to be constructed
and the driveway off of Floyd Avenue would have to be graded so as to not be as
steep. Costs for this proposal have not yet been determined but would be comparable
to the bus turn out proposals on East "J" Street. This alternative works best in the
morning for the drop-off, but in the afternoon for the dismissal period, there may be
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congestion if a child is not ready to be picked up and the parent is at the head of the
line. Therefore, with this proposal, there may have to be an area where the vehicle
would have to pull over or else this vehicle would have to exit the road and go around
the block again.
Staff has lookçd into the following alternative proposals for the school with the intention of
eliminating the congestion:
11. No left turn into school parking lot.
This proposal would only allow westbound vehicles to make a right turn in and a right
turn out to go westbound. Traffic cones would have to be installed along the centerline
of the roadway to prohibit the left turns. This would eliminate the grid-lock which
occurs on the street and force the eastbound motorists to chose alternate routes or make
a u-turn at the intersection. There may be an increase in u-turning vehicles at the all-
way stop controlled intersection of Floyd Avenue and East "]" Street which is
controlled by safety patrol and has a crosswalk at each leg of the intersection, Both the
.~ Safety Commission and the Police Department would have to concur with staff that
these traffic control devices would be placed out within the public right-of-way for a
specific time interval on school days only. The City Council has directed staff to not
install permanent delineators in public streets. Total cost for 10 cones is $200.00.
12. Busses only into parking lot.
By limiting entrance into the school parking lot to school busses and staff, the traffic
grid-lock on East "]" Street would not occur, but the increased demand for on-street
parking would tend to increase the possibility of double parkers.
13. Bus turnouts on East "J" Street with diagonal parking.
There are two locations along the north side of East "]" Street which are being
considered for the bus turnout lane. This lane would be built where the existing 15'
wide parkway (area between the curb to front of sidewalk) is now located. One
location is east of the driveway and the other is west of the driveway. The east area
is approximately 275' in length commencing in the area east of the easterly terminus
of the bus loading sidewalk. This area has three trees which would have to be
removed. The school district prepared a preliminary cost estimate range of $10,000.00
to $13,000.00 for this project (for a 15' widening, the cost is $26,000.00). City staff
also looked into the wes\erly area and this area is approximately 350' in length
co=encing in the area west of the westerly terminus of the bus loading sidewalk.
This area has nine trees which would have to be removed, a fire hydrant and two drains
would have to be relocated. The cost estimate for this area is $36,000.00. With these
turn outs, angle parking could be added to increase the available parking in the area.
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The backing out move would be more difficult than the existing parallel parking. Staff
does not recommend this alternative until all other lesser costly alternatives have been
tried since a project of this scope will take ~ome time to budget, design and construct.
CONCLUSION
Staff prefers that the elementary school commence with the least costly alternatives first and
proceed with a more costly approach thereafter. The least costly recommendations generally
are the easiest to implement since no design work or construction work is necessary. The most
costly options which are to widen East "J" Street and to provide the southbound access road
along the east side of the campus would require a longer completion time of up to two years
to complete. The City's participation in the costs associated with these proposals has not been
determined at this time. Any construction project which involves City funding must be
budgeted and prioritized and approved by thè City Council before work on the project
commences. For construction projects within the school property, the City will typically not
participate in the funding.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Attachment: Area Plat
Letter dated May 9, 1996
Parking Lot Layout Sketches
Traffic count
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475 East J Street. Chula Vista, Ca. 91910. (619) 421-0771
Dr. Vera M. Madison, Principal
May 9, 1996
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Salety Commission
City 01 Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Honorable Mayor:
As parents and stall members concerned with the salety 01 our children, we are requesting your
assistance with this matter 01 grave concern. The Halecrest Safety Committee has met on several
occasions to review trallic patterns and salety issues near the entrance 01 the school on East J
Street. The committee concluded that it is extremely important lor us to immediately improve
the trallic salety patterns because 01 the serious congestion problems at the beginning 01 the
school day and again at dismissal time. Cars are backed up at least a quarter 01 a mile on both
sides 01 the entrance and children are crossing streets at the same time, often running in
between cars. It is a very dangerous situation. A recent three-car collision in our parking lot
lurther underscores the need lor action regarding trallic salety at Halecrest School.
A community lorum was held at Halecrest Elementary School on May 8, 1996, to again discuss
the salety issues. Representatives Irom the City were present inCluding John Liken, Chairman
01 the Salety Commission, Frank Rivera, City Engineer, as well as representatives lrom the
Chula Vista Eiementary School District. Several options were suggested. These included the
lollowing:
1. No parking on south side 01 East J Street at opening (8:45 A.M.) and dismissal time
(2:45 and 3:15 P.M.)
2. Have bus pick-up lor students living closer to the school.
3. Only cars who have more than one passenger are allowed into the parking lot.
4. City Council give passes lor parking at curb across Irom school only to residents.
5. Move bus loading zone/vehicle pick-up areas.
6. Install a Ilashing light to slow down trallic during opening/dismissal times.
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7. Install a new cross walk in lront 01 the school.
8. Set up a third lane 01 trallic lor busses, parking, drop-oIl and pick-up on north side 01
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East J Street in front of the school. Make a right turn lane and a left turn lane in front of the
driveway into the school parking lot.
In addition to the ideas suggested to improve the flow of traffic on East J Street, we are working
with the Chula Vista Elementary School District and are looking into changing the parking lot
lay-out to accommodate a smoother flow of traffic in and out of the parking lot in front of the
school.
We are urgently requesting your assistance in order to ease the traffic flow on East J Street and
provide a safer environment for our children and residents. This preventive measure may save
lives, will ease the traffic flow along East J Street, and address the urgent concerns of many
residents in the Halecrest School Community. We would appreciate the City considering these
options and choose one that would help alleviate the traffic congestion at Halecrest School.
Sincerely,
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Principal
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C/1Y OF
CHULA VISTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
June 7, 1996
Our records indicate that you may have an interest in an item appearing before the Safety
commission on Thursday, June 13, 1996. At its May 9,1996 meeting, the Commission directed staff
to review a request for assistance in eliminating the congestion in front of Halecrest Elementary
School. The report is Item 7 on the agenda. Staff is recommending that the Commission accept
staffs report regarding the proposed modifications at Halecrest Elementary School and
prioritize proposals ( such as parking lot restriping, flashing beacons, and other traffic control
measures) by safety benefit in an attempt to mitigate the traffic congestion in the vicinity ofthe
school.
The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue in the Public Services
Building which is located at the northwest corner of Fourth Avenue and F Street. The meeting will
start at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the report, please contact Frank
Rivera, Associate Traffic Engineer, at 691-5237.
CO1\1PLIANCE WITH AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
requests individuals who may need special accommodation to access, attend, and/or
participate in a City meeting, request such accommodations at least 48 hours in
advance. Please contact Shirley Buxton at 691-5021 for specific information or to
place your request. Service for the hearing impaired is available at 585-5647.
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suggested an unmarked police car with a radar gun to get an accurate speed count of vehicles exceeding the
speed limit.
Commissioner Cochrane requested clarification of vehicles turning right on Nolan Avenue. He asked if they were
turning from the bicycle/parking lane.
Mr. McBride responded yes.
Steve Thomas commented that the State law required vehicles making right hand turns to do so from the nearest
point of the curb.
Commissioner Cochrane asked if there was any other type of safety equipment that could be used by the safety
patrol other than the signs.
Frank Rivera responded that other equipment would not be part of the safety patrol, but City issued.
MSC (UkeniCochrane) to relocate the crosswalk on E. Palomar Street to the east leg of the intersection and add
red curb along the entire frontage of 320 E. Palomar Street.
Chair Liken asked Sgt. d'Ablaing for placement of the SMART unit in the area during the summer and when
school reconvened in September.
Sgt. d'Ablaing indicated that additional patrol and the SMART unit would be placed as requested.
6. Reoor! on Traffic Concerns at Bonita Vista Middle School
Chair Liken indicated that Mr. Tom Silva from the Sweetwater Union High School District was unable to attend
the meeting and wanted to table the item until July. Since Ms. Littleton could not attend the July meeting, Chair
Liken waived the staff report and opened the public hearing, but indicated there would not be any action taken.
Karin Littleton, 1366 Los Coches Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910, said she was not requesting two flashing
beacons waming drivers of the driveway entrance to the Middle School, but only the one on the west side of Otay
lakes Road. The flashing beacon was needed because of the hill and gave notification to motorists that a
driveway approach was ahead. The driveway backed up with vehicles. Motorists needed to be reminded that
a school zone was ahead. She asked if pedestrian crosswalks would be installed at Ridgeback Road and Rancho
del Rey Parkway. She felt the middle school and high school needed professional assistance in managing students
crossing the street.
Frank Rivera responded that staff was not recommending pedestrian crosswalks at Ridgeback Road and "Rancho
del Rey Parkway.
MSC (LikenlBierd) to table the item until the July meeting. Approved 4-0-3 with Vice-Chair Miller, Commi5-
sioner Acton, and Commissioner Smith absent.
7. Reoort on Traffic Concerns at Halecrest Elementarv School
Frank Rivera presented staff's report. .
Dr. Vera Madison, 1066 Surrey Drive, Bonita, CA 91902, Principal of Halecrest Elementary School, thanked the
Commission for their time in hearing their item. She felt the lives of the children were in jeopardy due to traffic
situations. The area was gridlocked during arrival and dismissal times because of the one driveway into the
school. The restriping of the parking lot was an item that could be addressed immediately. She spoke with the f)-eJ¥
District office who indicated that it would be restriped during the summer. The school would also encourage
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carpooling among the parents and children. The prohibition of left turns from East J Street could also be
implemented by the school with little difficulty. She asked the Commission to recommend the installation of a
crosswalk in front of Halecrest Elementary. She reviewed the locations of where students crossed with the School
Safety Patrol and said the locations were far away from the school. The School Safety Patrol at the crosswalk near
the 1-805 bridge had no adult supervision and the patrol had been harassed by junior and senior high students.
She suggested widening East J Street from the school driveway to Halecrest Park. If East J Street was widened
between Floyd Avenue and the school driveway, it could reduce visibility. She felt widening the street would
alleviate problems and also suggested a left turn lane. The school's play area was small and she did want to see
any changes to the play area.
Chair Liken asked Dr. Madison if parents were not allowed to make left turns out of the school driveway, would
the parents be more likely to drop off students near Floyd Avenue and utilize the school safety patrol or if they
would still drop off the children in the school parking lot He also asked if she had met with any design personnel
from the District.
Dr. Madison said the school had a "No Left Turn" sign at the driveway, which some parents ignored. The school
had encouraged parents to park on Floyd and walk the children to school. Parents might consider other options,
but she could not say for sure. She had met with the District and said some of the proposals were workable.
Onita Haynes, 438 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910, lived across from the school for 30 years. Traffic had
increased, but for the past few years it had not become any worse. There was about 15 minutes in the morning
and afternoon where exiting her driveway was difficult. She suggested redesigning the parking lot. She under-
stood that another elementary school was going to be built on East J Street and maybe the new school would
relieve some of the traffic. She did not want to see the trees removed along East J Street, which would occur if
the street was widened. She also disagreed with the cost estimate that had been provided, indicating that it would
be higher than what was listed. The street was narrow, but patience on the part of motorists was the least
expensive measure. The residents did not object to the situation.
Gary Howard, 577 Douglas Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910, showed a video tape of the parking situations around
the school.
Aubrey Keterson, 428 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910, congratulated staff on the comprehensive report.
However, the report was based on the assumption that children needed to be dropped off at the front of the
school. There was plenty of on-street parking. He had lived on East J Street for 30 years and did not feel there
was a problem. The rainy days were difficult, but there were only a few rainy days per year. He suggested a drop
off area for school and no parking in the school parking lot Parents could park on East J Street and walk an extra
block with their children.
Kenneth L Velasquez, 485 Berland Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910, asked if the parking lot could be closed except
for 15 minutes in the morning and afternoon. He asked about using Halecrest Park to help relieve some of the
school's problems. He did not feel it was a good use as a park.
Commissioner Cochrane said he felt East J Street should be widened and a two way left turn lane installed. The
trees would have to be replaced. He felt the changes in the parking lot would create congestion in the lot.
Commissioner Bierd suggested adding a driveway to exit on Floyd Avenue with gates on both ends of the
driveway and felt more than one suggestion should be tried.
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Chair Liken said the district was asking the Commission's help in prioritizing all the suggestions.
Commissioner Cochrane asked if the residents of Floyd Avenue had been contacted about the possibility of losing
part of their property if a driveway was made onto Floyd Avenue.
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Frank Rivera responded that all residents had been contacted and that he had not heard from any of the property
owners on Floyd Avenue.
Commissioner Hoke said the suggestions that were agreed to by the District would be a good place to begin along
with suggestions from the Commission. She encouraged a circular driveway and restriping the parking lot, and
suggested the area be reevaluated after steps had been taken.
Chair liken said he preferred to start off with the least expensive measure to see if they would correct the
problems. The after school program utilized much of the recreation yard. He asked staff how large of a semi-
circular would be needed to make a driveway.
Frank Rivera showed the Commission on the overhead plat the area that would be needed.
Steve Thomas said a curb would not be needed so that it would not interfere with recreation.
Chair liken asked Dr. Madison if the improvement to the track path including paving.
Dr. Madison said the staff had thought several times about improving the path. The school was considering
putting something more solid down and fill the holes. The school would wait to see if anything would be done
about the traffic situation before making any improvements to the track.
Chair liken asked Dr. Madison how difficult it would be to move the end of the day physical education classes
and stagger them throughout the rest of the day in order to allow the playground area to be used for vehicles
during dismissal times.
Dr. Madison said it would be difficult. It would solve the traffic situation, but cause problems for teachers and
upper grade students. She felt a driveway from Floyd Avenue into the school parking was the option that least
impacted the playground.
Chair liken said the driveway to Floyd Avenue would substantially impact the street and the City Council would
need to make those determinations. If delineators were in the parking lot, it would keep the school from
replacing cones.
The Commission discussed several options with staff and Dr. Madison regarding the widening of East J Street, the
proposed driveway to Floyd Avenue, carpooling, the semi-circular driveway, and the parking lot restriping.
Chair liken said he would like to see the matter referred to a committee including all seven member of the Safety
Commission and seven members from the PTSA. The workshop could be held before the next Safety Commission
meeting. Other than the restriping of the parking lot, many of the items would require a Capital Improvement
Project to be included in next year's budget which was closed to being adopted. The widening of East J Street
would probably not be included until the FY 1999 budget, and only if it ranked high enough to be included in
the ClP. He asked the other Commissioners if they wanted to try and reach consensus with the members present
or refer it to a committee.
Commissioners Bierd, Cochrane, and Hoke indicated they would'like to refer the item to a committee.
Chair liken said he recommended that all Safety Commissioners attend a meeting with the community, but it
would at least require a quorum. The public would be welcome at the meeting.
MSC (likenlBierd} that the traffic concerns ~t Halecrest Elementary School be referred to a workshop meeting
to include the members of the Safety Commission, seven members appointed by Dr. Madison, and that the
meeting be set at a later date. Approved 4-0-3 with Vice-Chair Miller, Commissioner Acton, and Commissioner
Smith absent.
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Safety Commission Joint Workshop
Meeting Notice
This is to announce that the Chula Vista Safety Commission will hold a joint
meeting with Halecrest Elementary School and Chula Vista Elementary
School District staff on:
Monday, August 5, 1996 at 6:30 p.m.
at Halecrest Elementary School.
The workshop is to discuss solutions to traffic concerns at the school.
It is the Safety Commission's intention to make a final decision on
these items at its regular meeting of Thurday, August 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers
Shirley Buxton, Administrative Secretary
cc: Honorable Mayor & City Council
City Manager .
Staff Liaison
Safety Commissioners
City Clerk
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( STREET: EAST "J" STREET
LIMITS: HILLTOP DRIVE TO CASSIA 1'LAr.E
Existing Posted Speed Limit 30 MPH
SUMMARY OF SPEED SURVEYS
HILLTOP DR. MELROSE AVE. NACION AVE. FLOYD AVE.
Segment: MELROSE AVE. NACION AVE. FLOYD AVE. CASSIA PI
Date. Taken: 11-8-95 11-8-95 I I -R-9~ ll-R 9<¡
No Vehicles on Sample: 100 100 100 100
85th Percentile Speed: 38 37 18 %
Range of Speeds Recorded: 26-43 MPH 25-41 MPH ?'i -4, MPH ?'i-4, MPH
Block II 00-200' 200-300 300-500 500-600
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Width 40-'64' feet No. of Lanes for Both Directions ?
Horizontal Alignment Tan~ent WID Melrose ClIrvili"p~r E/o Melrose. Rmin = 460'
Vertical Alignment 160' V.C. G = 0.94% G = 6.6%. Desi n S
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( Average Daily Traffic 8 590
On-Street Parking Allowed.
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Meeting Date..BLB.l22..
ITEM TITLE: Report on Traffic Concerns at Halecrest Elementary School
SUBMITTED BY: Senior Civil Engineer wãvf
BACKGROUND:
On May 8, 1996, a community forum meeting was held at Halecrest Elementary School, 475 East
"J" Street, to discuss possible solutions for the traffic congestion adjacent to the school campus.
Several suggestions were offered to resolve the congestion. Staff received a letter dated May 9, 1996
ftom the parents and staff at Halecrest Elementary School requesting assistance with several traffic
safety issues in the area of the school. The letter lists the items and some possible alternatives
discussed at the community meeting. A workshop meeting was held on August 5,1996 to discuss
the proposed alternatives.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Safety Commission accept staff's report regarding the proposed modifications at Halecrest
Elementary School and prioritize the proposals by safety benefit in an attempt to mitigate the traffic
congestion in the vicinity of the school.
DISCUSSION:
On May 8, 1996, Halecrest Elementary School scheduled a community forum meeting to discuss
possible solutions to reduce the congestion in the area of the school in an effort to increase the safety
to the public. This meeting was attended by Dr. Vera Madison, Principal of the elementary school;
both the chairman and vice-chair of the city's Safety Commission and a member of the Traffic
Engineering Section. Previous to this meeting, the Halecrest Elementary School Safety Committee
had also met on several occasions to review the traffic patterns on East "J" Street and the school's
parking lot. At the May 9, 1996, Safety Commission meeting, a letter was presented by the
elementary school requesting assistance from the city to alleviate the traffic congestion adjacent to
the school.
East "J" Street in this area is a 40' wide two lane Class n Collector roadway with parking allowed
on both sides of the street. Opposing traffic is separated by a painted double yellow centerline stripe.
There are 15 homes which ftont on this segment along the entire south side of the street between I-
805 and Floyd A venue. The north.side of this block is made up of Halecrest Park to the west and
a single residence to the east of the school campus. The posted speed limit is 35 M.P.H., but a 25
i M.P.H. school zone is in effect during times when children are present. All of the appropriate signs
and markings for the school site are existing. The school utilizes two safety patrols, one at the all.
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way stop intersection of East "J" Street to the east, and one at the west end of Halecrest Park at the
I-805Æast "J" Street over-crossing. There are yellow marked crosswalks at each location.
The roadway is generally tangent along the eastern portion of this block. There are two cmves along
the frontage of the school with centerline radii of 725'. The radius of these cmves allow for a
maximwn design speed of 45 M.P.Hoo The vertical alignment of this roadway has a centerline grade
of approximately 3.2% which provides a slight uphill grade as you travel in the easterly direction.
Traffic counts completed by staff on November 1994 show an average daily traffic count of
approximately 6,010 vehicles per day and approximately 500/530 vehicles during the 8:00-9:00
A.M. and 2:30-3:30 P.M. school peak periods. The roadway design capacity is about 12,000
vehicles per day.
A review of the accident history of this segment for the 5.25 year period of 1/1/91- 3/31/96 shows
2 reported accidents within the public right-of-way and one within the school parking lot. The
accident rate of 1.34 accidents per million vehicle miles (AMVM) traveled is less than the 2.07
AMVM statewide average for similar two lane streets. The first accident occurred on May 20, 1994
at 8:39 A.Moo This accident involved a westbound East "J" Street vehicle being struck by a
southbound right turning vehicle which was exiting at the school parking lot driveway. There were
no injuries in this accident and both vehicles suffered minor damage. The second reported accident
for this block occurred on June 3,1991 at 8:09 P.M., 250' east of the intersection ofNacion Avenue
and involved two eastbound vehicles, one which had been stopped and the other which rear-ended
the first vehicle. There were no injuries reported in this accident. The last reported accident
occurred on March 20,1996 at 2:55 P.M. within the parking lot driveway entrance approximately
33' north of the north curbline of East "]" Street. This accident involved three vehicles and a
pedestrian. The accident happened when a vehicle backed out of a parking stall in the school parking
lot, hit a second parked vehicle, which then hit a third parked vehicle. The first vehicle continued
backwards out of control and hit the metal pedestrian barrier at the southeast comer of the parking
lot. The pedestrian barrier deflected and hit a 10 year old child on the hip. The pedestrian and the
driver of the first vehicle each complained of pain but there were no visible injuries.
Staff has reviewed the suggestions raised in the elementary school's letter and has prepared a cost
f estim¡ite and a brief discussion of these below;
~ f y,l.X 'j No parking along the south side of East "J' Street at opening (8:45 A.M.) and
~ k dismissal Time (2:45 and 3:15 P.M.).
AV tJ(!> This alternative was presented to allow eastbound vehicles additiorial room to maneuver
>r v-Ÿ" around stopped, left-turning vehicles waiting for gaps in westbound traffic. Area residents
J l'1 generally park their vehicleš on their driveways but did not favor this proposal. The proposal
I . ~¡)~\tA -, /; would require police enforcement and may be confusing to motorists and trade workers
"ívi¡;' 4l t r performing work at the affected residences. Installation would require 5 signs and posts at
\!J~" ~{W a total cost ofS500.00. 51:> - 3;
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/ Have bus pick-up for students living closer to the school.
By allowing the school bus to pick up students which live closer to the school, the
nwnber of trips generated by passenger vehicles would be reduced. According to the Chula
Vista Elementary School District Board Policy #3542 the criteria utilized by the School
Board to detennine whether or not a student is bussed to school is based on the grade of the
student and the distance between the student's home and the school of attendance. It is as
follows: kindergarten-3/4 mile; first grade-1.0 mile; second & third grade-1.25 mile; and
fourth & fifth grade 1.5 mile. Any changes would have to be approved by the School Board
and, according to the School District, the change would be applicable district wide. Due to
the high cost for additional busses needed and the logistics of implementing the proposed
change, it is highly unlikely that it would be approved.
I Only cars who have more than one passenger are allowed into the school parking
lot.
This alternative encourages car-pooling and would not be expensive to implement. The
drawback to this alternative is that adults would have to monitor the school driveway
entrance and monitoring vehicles which are eastbound turning left into the parking lot is
difficult. Allowing vehicles to enter the school parking lot only from the westbound
direction would make the monitoring easier. Violators could pose a problem in that they
would have to be stopped from turning into the parking lot and redirected to stay on East "J"
Street. Another alternative would be to let all vehicles in but give car-pool vehicles
preferential treatment to the passenger drop-off/pick-up zone and require that the non-carpool
vehicles park in any available parking stall. This alternative involves minimal cost but
requires adult volunteers to coordinate and route the vehicles through the parking lot.
/ City Council give passes for parking at the curb across the school.
The intent with this proposal is to have only designated vehicles park along the south side
of the street. Parking permits would be distributed to parents and/or staff to park in a
restricted zone. However, this proposal would encourage pedestrians to cross mid-block.
It is preferable that the area be left as is or else enforcement ofjaywaJking may become a
problem. It has been shown that parents and students in a hurry usua1ly are the jaywalkers
most likely to be involved in an accident. Instead, additional parking should be provided
along the north side of the street so that pedestrians are not encouraged to cross the street at
locations other than at the marked yellow crosswa1k locations. This propOsal has the same
{ drawback as #1, since it would involve removal of parking in front of residences on the south
side.
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/ Move bus loading zonelvehicle pick-up areas.
The busses currently park along the north curbline of East "J" Street just east and west
of the main driveway to the school parking lot. Relocating the school busses to other
locations such as the northeast comer of the school property on Floyd Avenue has merit.
This would move the busses from the congestion of East "J" Street. The area of Floyd
A venue is not heavily utilized by passenger vehicles and would thus minimize school bus
and passenger vehicle conflicts. Once loaded, the only conflict would be that westbound
busses might be held up by the congestion in front of the school. If the busses were
relocated, there would be an additional 8 parking spaces along the north curbline of East "J"
Street which would help to reduce congestion in the area. However, it would be difficult for
large school busses to make V-turns at the c~-de-sac and to reserve a bus loading/unloading
area approximately 125' in length. Additionally, staffbelieves that the addition of school bus
traffic, noise and other associated problems would have a major impact on that
neighborhood.
Y" Install a flashing light to slow down traffic during opening/dismissal times.
Staff has been investigating the cost of flashing beacons on East "J" Street and it is
estimated that they would cost approximately $5,000.00 each. The school has expressed an
interest in having two installed, one for each direction of traffic. The flashing beacon would
have the "SCHOOL ZONE 25 MPH WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT" signs and would
operate during the anival and dismissal times only. Due to the cost and maintenance of these
devices, the City would prefer to work out financial arrangements with the school district.
Since most of the problems seem to be related to school traffic, it seems unlikely that the
warning will be productive. Most likely, if the City is asked to fund any or all of the costs
for these devices, this project would have to compete with other citywide Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) projects. It is unknown whether or not the project would be
funded in the near future.
/' Install a new crosswalk in front of the school.
The addition of a mid-block crosswalk just to the east or west of the main entrance
driveway to the school was requested. Staff reviewed the proposal but has reservations
recommending it for several reasons. First, the mid-block crosswalk would require sufficient
lighting for pedestrians which may cross at night. Thus, the crosswalk needs to be installed
by an adjacent street light or else one must be installed at a cost of$3,OOO.00. There is an
existing street light on the south side of the street just to the east of the school driveway.
( Second, pedestrian ramps must be installed on each side of the street at a cost of$I,500.00
for both. Third, signing and striping is estimated at $400.00. Fourth, mid-block crosswalks
have a higher pedestrian accident rate since motorists do not necessarily expect pedestrians
to be crossing at other than intersection locations. Lastly, parking must be prohibited for at
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least 75' in advance of the crosswalk and the affected residents may not approve of a no
parking zone or a crosswalk in front of their property.
;f. Set up a third lane of traffic for busses, parking, drop-off and pick-up on north
side of East "J" Street in front ofthe school. Make a right turn lane and a left turn
lane in front of the driveway into the school parking lot.
This request was made so that the grid-lock which primarily occurs for about 20 minutes
each afternoon during the dismissal time couJd be eliminated. The grid-lock is caused by
eastbound left-turning vehicles stopping across the westbound through lane while veruc1es
are parked along both the north and south curb-lines. Thus, there is no additional room for
motorists to drive around the stopped veruc1es. Currently, the school does prorubit the
southbound to eastbound left turns out of the school parking lot. While this suggestion does
have some merit, it also has the potential for problems. If the area east of the driveway is
used for bus drop off/pick-up, this will block visibility for motorists exiting the driveway.
If it were used for parent drop off, a conflict will arise between parents departing the curb
after drop off/pick-up and motorists exiting the driveway. The estimated cost of this
proposal would be approximately $60,000.00 if the entire frontage of the school is to be
widened up to 15'.
ß Improve school parking lot layout to provide a smoother flow of traffic.
Staff has prepared sketches which show alternative parking lot layouts. The goal of these
revised layouts was to increase the student pick up area and improve the intemaJ circuJation.
The existing parking lot has 48 parking stalls wruch include 2 disabled stalls. Alternate I
has 46 stalls including the 2 disabled stalls and Alternate 2 has 45 stalls including 2 disabled
stalls. Staff recommends that the school district consider these alternative layouts when
the parking lot is next resurfaced so that restriping costs are m;n;m;7.ed. The estimated cost
for the striping and signing work is approximately $900.00 if it is done after resurfacing.
10. Provide a southbound drop-offlpick-up lane along east side of campus from Floyd
Avenue south to East "J" Street, utilizing existing driveway at East "J" Street.
This proposal wouJd provide the best solution for the traffic congestion on East "J"
Street but wouJd require additional right-of-way from one of the property owners on Floyd
Avenue. A driveway couJd be consttucted from the south side of Floyd Avenue and parallel
the easterly school property line and the students wouJd be picked up in this area. A 12' wide
roadway approximately 300' long wouJd have to be constructed and the driveway off of
Floyd Avenue wouJd need ~grading to reduce its steepness. Costs for this proposal have not
( yet been detennined but wouJd be comparable to the street widening proposals on East "J"
Street ($26,000). This alternative works best in the mommg for the drop-off, but in the
afternoon for the dismissal period, there may be congestion if a cruld is not ready to be
picked up and the parent is at the head of the line. Therefore, with this proposal, there may
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have to exit the road and go around the block again.
Staff also prepared and reviewed the following additional alternate proposals for the school with the
intent of reducing congestion:
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This proposal would allow only westbound vehicles to make a right turn in and a right
turn out to go westbound. Traffic cones would have to be installed along the centerline of
the roadway to prohibit the left turns, This would reduce the grid-lock which occurs on the
street when cars stack up behind a vehicle ¡¡ttempting a left turn. It would force motorists
to choose alternate routes so that they would be westbound when picking up a child or make
a u-turn at the intersection. The drawback is that there may be an increase in u-turning
vehicles at the all-way stop controlled intersection of Floyd Avenue and East "J" Street
which is controlled by safety patrol and has a crosswalk at each leg of the intersection.
Both the Safety Commission and the Police Department would have to concur with staff
that these traffic control devices would be placed within the public right-of-way for a
specific time interval on school days only. The potential risk of liability to the school district
and the City must be considered in considering this alternative. The City Council has
directed staff to not install delineator posts as permanent features in public streets. Total
cost for 10 cones is $200.00.
}£ Busses only into parking lot.
By limiting entrance into the school parking lot to school busses and staff, the traffic
grid-lock on East "J" Street may not occur, but the increased demand for on-street parking
would tend to increase the probability of double parkers. Double parking would negate the
positive effects of this change.
y Bus turnouts or diagonal parking on East "J" Street.
There are two locations along the north side of East "J" Street which are being considered
for a bus turnout lane. This lane would be built where the existing IS' wide parkway (area
between the curb and front of sidewalk) is now located. One proposed location (AIt. 1) is
east of the driveway and the other (AIt. 2) is west of the driveway. . The e8st location is
approximately 266' in lengtà commencing approximately at the easterly terminus of the bus
( loading sidewalk. Removal of three trees would be required at this site. The cost for 15' of
widening is $26,000.00. The westerly site is approximately 340' in length commencing
approximately at the westerly terminus of the bus loading sidewalk. This location would
require removal of nine trees and relocation of a fire hydrant and two sidewalk underdrains.
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The cost estimate for the improvements at this location is $36,000.00. Another alternative
would be to use the bus turnouts for angle parking to increase the available parking in the
area. However, the backing out move would be more difficult than that for the existing
parallel parking.
Staff does not reco=end these alternatives until all other less costly alternatives have been
considered since a project of this scope will take time to budget, design and construct. In
addition, due to City budget constraints, the City could not pay for the project. Since the
primary beneficiary is the school, the City would request them to pay the costs.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the elementary school consider the least costly of the recommended
alternatives first and consider the more costly ones thereafter. The least costly recommendations
generally are the easiest to implement since no design work or construction work is necessary. The
most costly options which are to widen East "J" Street, construct bus turnouts, and to construct an
access road along the easterly side of the campus would require a completion time of up to two
years. The City's participation in the costs associated with these proposals has not been determined
at this time. Any construction project which involves City funding must be approved and budgeted
by the City Council before work on the project could commence. Because of the City's limited
budget, it is not expected that funds would be available for participating in the near futur.e. The City
typically will not participate in the funding for construction projects within school property.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City's participation, ifany, in the costs associated with these alternatives
has not been determined.
Attachment: Area Plat
Letter dated May 9,1996
Parking Lot Layout Sketches
T rafiic count
Bus Turn-out Alternatives
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HALECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
475 East J Street. Chula Vista, Ca. 91910. (619) 421-0771
Dr. Vera M. Madison, Principal
May 9, 1996
Honorable Mayor and City Counèll
Safety Commission
City ofChula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chuia Vista, CA 91910
Dear Honorable Mayor:
As parents and staff members concemed with the safety of our children, we are requesting your
assistance with this matter of grave concem. The Halecrest Safety Committee has met on several
occasions to review traffic pattems and safety Issues near the entrance of the school on East J
Street. The committee concluded that It Is extremely Important for us to Immediately Improve
the traffic safety pattems because of the serious congestion problems at the beginning of the
school day and again at dismissal time. Cars are backed up at least a quarter of a mile on both
sides of the entrance and children are crossing streets at the lame time, otten running In
between cars. It is a very dangerous situation. A recent three-car collision In our pandng lot
further underscores the need for action regarding traffic safety at Haleerest School.
A community forum was held at Halecrest Elementary School on May 8,1996, to again discuss
the safety Issues. Representatives from the City were present including John Uken, Chairman
of the Safety Commission, Frank Rivera, City Engineer, as well as representatives from the
Chula Vista Elementary School District. Several options were suggested. These Included the
following:
1. No parking on south side of East J Street at opening (8:45 A.M.) and dismissal time
(2:45 and 3:15 P.M.)
2. Have bus pick-up for students living closer to the Ichool.
3. Only cars who have more than one pauenger 81'11 allowed Into the parking lot.
4. City Council give passes for parking at curb acrou from Ichool only to rNlclents.
5. Move bus loading zone/Vehicle pick-up areas.
6. Install a flashing light to slow down traffic during opening/dismissal times.
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8. Set up a third lane of traffic for busses. parking, drop-off and pick-up on north side of
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driveway Into the school parking lot.
In addition to the ideas suggested to Improve the flow of traffic on East J Street, we are working
with the Chura Vista Elementary School District and are looking Into changing the parking lot
lay-out to accommodate a smoother flow of traffic In and out of the parking lot In front of the
school.
We are urgently requesting youruslstance in order to ease the traffic floW on East J Street ånd
provide a safer environment for our children and residents. This preventive rneuure may save
lives, will ease the traffic flow along East J Street, and address the urgent concerns of many
residents in the Halecrest School Community. We would appreciate the CIty considering these
options and choose one that would help alleviate the traffic congestion at Halecrest School.
Sincerely,
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cc: Safety Commission
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OF THE CHULA VISTA SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, August 8, 1996 Council Chambers
7:05 p.m. Public Services Building
CAI L TO ORDER
1. &2Il.Ýlli
Present: Chair Liken, Vice Chair Miller, Commissioners: Acton, Bierd, Cochrane, Hoke, and
Smith
Also Present: Bill Ullrich, Senior Civil Engineer; Frank Rivera, Civil Engineer; Gena Franco, Civil
Engineer; Sgt. Gene d' Ablaing; Rhonda Basore, Recording Secretary, and Diana
Vargas, Administrative Office Assistant III
2. Pled"e of Alle"iance/Silent Praver
3. ODenine Statement - Read by Chair Liken
4. Approval of Minutes: May 9,1996 and June 13, 1996
MSC (Miller/Smith) to approve the minutes of May 9, 1996 as presented. Approved 64Q-1 with Commissioner
Hoke abstaining due to absence at the May meeting.
MSC (Liken/Cochrane) to approve the minutes of June 13, 1996 as presented. Approved 4-{).()-3 with Vice
Chair Miller, Commissioner Acton, and Commissioner Smith abstaining due to absence at the June meeting.
MFETING AGENDA
5" Jll!J>ort on traffic concerns at HalecrÌ><t Elem~~t~rv School,
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Chair Liken said Vice Chair Miller left the dias due to a conflict of interest.
Frank Rivera presented staff's report.
Chair Liken asked staff if they had a suggested priority list.
Frank Rivera said staff's recommendation concurred with the workshop meeting. Staff would try the least
restrictive measures first and then proceed to the larger expensive alternatives.
Dr. Vera Madison, 1066 Surrey Drive, Bonita, CA 91902, Principal, thanked the Commission for their support
and for the workshop. She felt that progress was being made and that some of the items could be implemented
immediately, including the restriping of the parking lot and painting the north curbline to lengthen the bus
unload/loading zone. The District was willing to look into working with Traffic Engineering staff regarding the
area between Floyd Avenue and the driveway of the school in order to make a drop off point. If this option were
implemented, trees would have to be removed. There were alot of trees on the playground, however, if
Eucalyptus trees were removed, there would still be shade available. If the removal of trees upset the residents,
then the trees could be planted elšewhere. She would like to see City staff and the District continue to work
together to solve traffic problems.
Staff and the Commission discussed issues relating to the list such as relocating the school bus stop (Item #5),
removal of trees, left tum lanes, costs, putting items,;n the ClP budget, and prioritizing the list. There was general
consensus to implement restriping of the parking lot immediat'1 (Item #9), install 'No Left Turn' signsat driveway
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Safety Commission Minutes
August 8, 1996
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exit from the school parking lot and on East J Street south curb line as law permits into the school parking lot (Item
#11), and to create bus turnouts on East) Street (Item #13). The Commission supported the concept of a flashing
light on East J Street, (Item #6), but felt it would be too expensive to implement.
MS (Smith/Acton) set up four priorities in order as action should be taken. The priorities were:
1. To have the parking lot restriped immediately;
2. To install MNo left Turn" signs on East J Street and parking lot exit to prohibit left turns into and out of the
school parking lot, as the law permits;
3. To move the school bus loading and unloading zone further west, adding footage from the parking lot as
permitted; and,
4. To entertain the addition of a new turnout area on the north side of the school, east of the existing parking
lot.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: (liken) to have staff report back on effects of Items 1, 2, and 3 in December and if
they do not work then look at Alternative 13. Agreed to by maker of motion.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED: Approved fH)-()-1 with Vice Chair Miller abstaining due to conflict of
Interest.
Chair liken asked Dr. Madison to send letters to the parents on the Safety Commission decision.
6. Reoort on Traffic Concerns at Bonita Vista Middle School and Bonita Vista Hil!h School
Frank Rivera presented staff's report.
Tom Silva, Sweetwater Union High School District, 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, Director of
Planning, said the District was in favor of staff's recommendation with one exception. The District was not in
favor of flashing beacons in a future CIP. He did not recommend a split phasing to the traffic signal timing
because he felt it would cause additional delays.
Chair liken said he did not agree with the need for flashing beacons and that he wanted to see how the larger
speed limit signs worked out. He wanted to start out with the less expensive items. If the changes that were
made were not satisfactory, the District could come back to the Commission with other ideas. He wanted to see
police enforcement of the signs.
Commissioner Cochrane was in favor of solar powered flashing beacons and suggested they be included in the
ClP budget.
Commissioner Smith felt flashing beacons were not a good idea. He felt there were more pressing issues that
needed to be covered by the ClP.
MSUC (Miller/Hoke) to accept staff's report on T raffle Concerns at Bonita Vista Middle School and Bonita Vista
High School.
7. ReDOr! on AII-Wav StOD Reouest at ClearbroDk Drive and I akeshore Drive
.
Frank Rivera presented staff's report.
Geoffrey Clemmons, 1948 Clearbrook Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913, said that motorists did not slow down on
lakeshore Drive. Vehicles on lakeshore Drive seemed to have less visibility. He agreed to the installation of
an all-way stop at Creekwood Drive rather than Clearbrook Drive. He believed there was community support
for the all-way stop at Creekwood Drive. 56 - 55
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Meeting Date 2/13/97
ITEM TITLE: Follow up Report on Traffic Concerns at HaJecrest Elementary School
SUBMITTED BY: SeIDor Civil Engineer ~
At the August 8, 1996 Safety Commission meeting, the Safety Commission asked staff to implement
three items to mitigate the traffic congestion during the peak times at Halecrest Elementary School
(opening 8:45 a.m. and dismissal 2:45 and 3:15 p.m.) Staff was asked to report back on the
effectiveness of these items in three or four months after installation.
RECOMME!'\'DA nON: That the Safety Commission accept staffs report regarding the traffic
congestion mitigation at Halecrest Elementary School and recommendation that no further changes
are needed at present.
DISCUSSION: On May 8, 1996, Dr. Vera Madison, Halecrest Elementary School Principal,
scheduled a community forum meeting to discuss possible solutions to reduce congestion in the area
of the school in an effort to increase public safety. This meeting was attended by Dr. Vera Madison,
both the chairman and vice chair of the City's Safety Commission and a member of the Traffic
Engineering Section. At the May 9, 1996 Safety Commission meeting, a letter was presented by the
elementary school requesting assistance from the City to help alleviate the ti-affic congestion
adjacent to the school.
On August 5, 1996 a workshop meeting was held at Halecrest Elementary School. It was attended
by Halecrest School staff, City Traffic Engineering Staff, Safety Commission members, parents and
property owners adjacent to the school. Various proposed alternatives were discussed as to cost and
feasibility and a tentative priority list was established.
At the August 8, 1996 Safety Commission meeting, the Safety Commission voted 6-0-0-1 with Vice
Chair Miller abstaining, to set up the following four priorities in the order of action to be taken and
to have staff report back on the effects of items 1,2, and 3 after implementation:
1. Improve school parking lot layout to provide a smoother flow of traffic.
2. To prohibit left turns into and out of the school parking lot.
3 To move the school bus loading and unloading zone further west
4. Provide a southbound drop-of-/pick-up lane along east side of campus from Floyd
Avenue south to East "J" Street, utilizing existing driveway at East "1'" Street.
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Improve school parking lot layout to provide a smoother flow of traffic.
Two parking lot layout alternatives were presented by Staff to the Safety Commission at the
September 8, 1996 Safety Commission meeting. The goal of these revised layout alternatives was
to increase the student loading area as well as improving internal circulation. Alternate 1 had 46
stalls including the 2 disabled stalls and Alternate 2 had 45 stalls including 2 disabled stalls. Staff
recommended that the school district consider these alternative layouts when the parking lot was
to be resurfaced so that restriping costs would be minimized. Halecrest Elementary School was
able to resurface and restripe their parking lot during their summer break. Although the restriping
did not exactly match either alternative, it did incorporate most of the internal circulation and
extend the length of the pick-up/drop-off area. Field observations during the peak times show that
the congestion within the school parking lot has significantly decreased as more vehicles are now
able to enter the parking lot and access the loading zone. This relieves some of the congestion
that existed on East "J" Street. Further improvement would be possible if drivers were
encouraged to stop only long enough for loading/unloading and maintain circulation as much as
possible
Prohibit left turns into and out of the school parking lot.
This proposal would allow vehicles to only make a right turn into and out of the elementary school
parking lot. Staff suggested traffic cones be placed along the entrance in the form of a triangle
and along the centerline of East "]" Street to prohibit the left turns. There was also a general
consensus at the August 8,1996 Safety Commission meeting that 'No Left Turn' signs be placed
at the parking lot driveway and on the East "J" Street south curb line. The purpose for
prohibiting left turns at the elementary school entrance was to reduce the grid-lock which occurs
on the street when cars stack up behind a vehicle attempting a left turn. It would also force
parents to choose a route that would bring them in on the westbound lane if they wanted to enter
the school parking lot.
Field investigations show that 'No Left Turn Signs' have been placed at the parking lot driveway
exit and on the south curb of East "J" Street directly across the driveway entrance. Halecrest
Elementary has chosen not to place temporary cones along the centerline of East" J" Street nor
to place cones in a triangular fashion along the parking lot driveway entrance. Instead, they have
placed 10 cones along the parking lot entrance centerline to prevent motorists from circulating
within the parking lot. Field investigations also show that there is approximately 95 % compliance
from motorists entering and exiting the school parking lot with regards to the 'No Left Turn'
signs. As a result, traffic congestion on East "]" Street has significantly decreased as eastbound
vehicles must continue thru to Floyd Ave.. One of the drawbacks mentioned in the August 8,1996
Safety Commission relating to the prohibition of left turns into and out of Halecrest Elementary
was that it would increase the amount of left and -u- turns at Floyd Ave., an intersection
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controlled by all-way stops and School Safety Patrol during the dismissal period. Observations
showed there was no such increase in these vehicle movements, meaning parents are using other
means to enter the school parking lot. To further increase compliance with 'No Left Turn' signs
five of the ten cones could be used along the driveway entrance and pTaced in a triangular method
as previously recommended by Staff. This would make it harder for motorists to make left turns
into and out of the parking lot.
Move the school bus loading and unloading zone further west
Discussions were held in the August 8, 1996 Safety Commission meeting to move the bus loading
zone further east to the northeast corner of Floyd Avenue. Due to the potential traffic and or
noise impact to that neighborhood, it was decided to move the bus loading and unloading zone to
west of the parking lot entrance on East" J" Street instead. By moving the school bus loading and
unloading zone further west, the additional sight distance from the parking lot driveway towards
the east has facilitated the of exiting motorists making right turns onto East "J" Street.
Provide a southbound drop-of-/pick-up lane along east side of campus from Floyd Avenue
south to East "J" Street, utilizing existing driveway at East "J" Street.
This proposal could provide the best solution for the traffic congestion on East" J" Street but
would require additional right-of-way from one of the property owners on Floyd Avenue. It
consists of constructing a 12' X 300' driveway from the south side of Floyd Avenue and runs
parallel to the easterly school property line. The students could then be picked up and dropped
off in this area. Costs for this proposal have not yet been determined but would be comparable
to the street widening proposals on East "J" Street ($26,000). This alternative works best in the
morning for the drop-off, but in the afternoon during the dismissal period, there may be
congestion if a child is not ready to be picked up and the parent is at the head of the line.
Therefore, with this proposal, there may be additional widening required if a 12' wide roadway
is not sufficient. Based on the positive results of the current mitigation efforts and the relatively
high cost associated with this proposal, Staff is recommending that Proposal 4 not be implemented
since current mitigation efforts have reduced the congestion to a satisfactory level.
The implementation of the first three items have improved the congestion and increased the level
of safety for both the students at Halecrest Elementary and the motorists traveling on East" J"
Street. The modifications in the parking lot have been observed to work smoothly during the
A.M. drop off time, some backup does exist during the afternoon dismissal time but the line of
vehicles rarely extends out into the street. The permanent "No Left Turn" signs from 8:15 a.m.
to 9:00 a.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. are getting about 95% compliance. About one-half
dozen parents are ignoring the signs and are still making illegal turns. Staff suggests that by
repositioning some of the cones that are currently used within the parking lot and with police
enforcement this problem could be curtailed with minimal effort. Staff also feels that the
relocation of busses to the west side of the parking lot entrance has improved the safety of
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motorists by extending the sight distance of motorists making right turns onto East "}" Street.
Staff feels that significant improvements have been made in traffic safety and congestion on East
"}" Street and recommends that Proposal 4
not be implemented at this time.
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on the westerly side at the intersection of Terra Nova Drive and Plaza Del Cid and to install four "35"
MPH pavement legends and several "SPEED ENFORCED BY RADAR" signs on Terra Nova Drive.
Motion carries unanimous (7-0-0).
7. Follow uo reoort on safetv issues at Halecresl School
Vice-Chair Miller stepped down from the dais because she addressed the Commission as a representative
of the Chula Vista Elementary School District during the public hearing.
Background: The Commission directed staff, at its August 8, 1996 meeting, to implement measures to
mitigate the traffic congestion during the peak times at Halecrest Elementary School. Staff was directed
to implement the first three of the following four items and to report back on their effectiveness after
three or four months of implementation:
1. Improve parking lot layout to provide smoother traffic flow;
2. Prohibit left turn into and out of the school parking lot;
3. Move the school bus loading and unloading zone further west; and
4. Provide a southbound drop-off/pick-up lane along the east side of the campus from Floyd
Avenue, south to East 'J" Street, utilizing existing driveway at East 'J" Street.
Ms. Franco stated that both Dr. Madison, the School Principal, and staff's findings concur that the traffic
circulation and congestion has improved considerably.
Staff recommends that item #4 not be implemented at this time due to the traffic flow improvements that
have occurred already by implementing measures 1,2, & 3, and the high cost of the improvements.
Public Hearing: Chair Liken opened up the public hearing and indicated there was one request slip to
speak.
Cindy, Miller, 419 Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA, representing the Chula Vista Elementary School
District as its Risk Manager addressed the Commission and expressed the District's appreciation
for all of the time and effort the Safety Commission and Traffic Engineering staff put into
mitigating the traffic flow concerns at the school.
Public Hearing closed.
MSC (Liken/Smith) to accept staff's report. Motion approved 7-6-1 with Vice Chair Miller abstaining.
8. ReDort on reouest for removal of delineators on the north lea of "H' Street and Fourth Avenue (399
"H" Street)
Gena Franco reported that a phone call was received from Gary R. Bryant, Vice President/Manager of
the Pacific Commerce Bank, requesting that this item be tabled to the March 13 Safety Commission
meeting. Staff concurs wit~ Mr. Bryant's request.
MSC.<Liken/Bierd) to table this item to the March 13, 1997 Safety Commission meeting. Approved 7-6-
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Dear Dr Libia S, Gil; -' --
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We as the School Site Council of Halecrest Elementary School are writing to you in
regards to the new school bus bill. As we work to accomplish this change, we are finding
that more time is needed to study the safest way to implement this new law. During our
November meeting City Engineer Frank Rivera informed us that to properly study and
implement a plan with the city's assistance would take rough]y one year It was decided
to work with the city as we have in the past to help minimize the traffic concerns on East
.I Street. We have been informed by the California Highway Patrol that it is within the
School District's authority to authorize the buses to not follow AB I 297 at specific
locations. We are asking that the district authorize this for the period of one year starting
.Ianuary 1,1998.
The safety of the children is of course our greatest concern. The current plan that is
being suggested to implement AB 1297 is to have the buses pull into the school's parking
lot. This plan also incIudes closing the parking lot to private vehicles during bus loading.
Halecrest school has a unique location as the school can only be accessed from one
street, East.l Street. This plan would utilize the parking lot to board approximately 150
students and place approximately 400 non bus students out onto East J Street. It is our
believe that this would create an unsafe condition. With the plan to have the buses utilize
the school's parking lot, the lot would have to be restriped and a number of parking
spaces removed to facilitate enough room for safe bus operation. Parking already being at
a premium, these vehicles would then be added to the even more congested East J Street.
The School Site Council is asking for your help in acquiring permission to maintain
our bus loading zone at its current location during this one year period. The current
location is on East J Street just west of the school's driveway. The children are currently
supervised prior to boarding the bus and do not cross a street to get to the loading Zone.
This location wa~ decided upon after community mcetings and also conferring with the
Chula Vista's Safety Council during the 1995/96 and 1996/97 school year
It is our intent to first receive permission from the School District to maint¡:in our
current traffic plan for one year beginning .Ianuary I, I 998. Second, to work with the city
of Chula Vista to execute a plan that would implement AB I 297 in a safe and long tern]
plan and help reduce congestion on East J Street. As time is of the essence we would
appreciate any assistance that you can offer to accomplish these goals. We await your
reply.
Halecrest School Site Council
cc: Dr. Lowell Billings . Mr .Iohn Moot
Mr Chuck Dion Mr. John Liken
Ms. Shirley Horton Chula Vista Safety Commission
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EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL OF GREAT WORTH
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December 3, 1997
To: Halecrest School Site Council
Thank you for taking time to write and express concerns related to
implementation of AS 1297 at Halecrest School. Dr. Gil and I discussed the
situation, and we both felt a need to respond to your letter received on
December 1, 1997. We all believe that traffic safety planning done by the School
Community in partnership with the City and District provided a better, safer
alternative than prior traffic patterns. Unfortunately, AB 1297 changed all that.
AB 1297 genesis is a tragic accident in Orange County where a school-aged
child was hit and killed. California's bus safety standards have always been
higher than other states with bus drivers actually escorting children across
streets with hand held stop signs and stringent supervision. Other states merely
used flashing lights to stop traffic. California has now combined the original
escort standard with flashing red lights at all stops. This creates many problems
for California's commuter population. District staff lobbied heavily to stop
passage of this bill. Under current law and standards, the Chula Vista
Elementary Schoo! DiE!riC! bus RéI.f~ty record has been imp"'-cc-"hle, and we
share concerns expressed in your letter.
Staff members have met with other district Transportation Departments and Rick
Tambio from the California Highway Patrol. A meeting has been scheduled for
December 16 with Rick Ranier and Dan Schenoff, a Joint Powers Authority
(JPA) attorney. We continue to explore all options and issues.
Waiver requests by the California Highway Patrol are not being issued, and the
sole remedy is a District waiver which would create huge liability concerns. The
San Diego County Schools JPA (which includes all school districts in San Diego
County) has initially askèd all districts to refrain from establishing waivers that
deviate from legislated changes in school bus transportation procedures.
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We have agendized this item for public comment at Tuesday's Board meeting.
We support the need for continued dialogue and exploration of options. The
District remains open to ideas but cannot make decisions that will jeopardize
availability of liability insurance. The Chula Vista Police Department has stated it
intends to fully enforce the exact code.
It's unfortunate that this law was established without full stakeholder
involvement. I strongly urge you to write area legislators and suggest workable
altematives that don't expand agency liability risk factors. We too believe that
the current traffic pattem at Halecrest optimizes a very congested and difficult
traffic situation. Your hard work and commitment to this effort has been greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
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owell Billings, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent
for Business Services and Support
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CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA ITEM
Prepared by: Business Services and
Support
ITEM TITLE:
Report and Invitation for Public Comment on AB 1297 (Morrow) Amending
Education Code 39831.3 and Vehicle Code 22112 Related to School Bus
Transportation
Action X Information
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This bill is known as the Thomas Edward Lanni Schoolbus Safety Act of 1997
and is set to go into effect as of January 1, 1998. California has a long
established record of school bus safety and a student escort provision absent in
many other states. This bill expands requirements for drop off and pick up of
students. New regulations call for flashing lights to be on whenever buses are
being loaded or unloaded. This action is designed to stop all traffic flow in both
directions. These new regulations also supersede traffic flow plans established
at many school sites. Staff have been in contact with Rick Tambio from the
California Highway Patrol, traffic engineers, SRO officers, and other school
transportation departments.
Due to the complexity and impact associated with implementation of AB 1297,
staff has recommended an informal hearing process to discuss parameters of
the law and implications for District schools. Mr. Chuck Dion, Director of
Transportation, is present to give a brief overview of the law and respond to
questions and concerns over revised site transportation plans.
OTHER INFORMATION:
According to the revised legislation, a district as an independent public agency
can waive the new legislation. In doing so, staff have strong concerns about
increased levels of liability that may be imposed on the District. Liability may
extend to a point where demonstration of negligence may not even be required
to determine liability. Staff have been in direct communication with the San
Diego County Schools Joint Powers Authority (JPA) regarding liability issued
related to such Board action and how the JPA is going to position itself on the
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December 9, 1997
issue. It's important to note that District staff did write to legislatures opposing
adoption of these changes to Education Code and Vehicle Code. The legislation
ultimately received broad support in Sacramento.
A copy of AB 1297 is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This is an information item.
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Agenda Item 7.D.
December 9. 1997
A3 1297 Assembly 3ill. CHAPTERED Page 1
3ILL NlJ!'.3ER: AB 1297 CHF,?TERED
3ILL TEXT
CHF.?TER 739
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 7, 1997
F.?PROVED BY GOVERNOR OCTOBER 6, 1997
PASSED THE ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 13, 1997
PASSED THE SENATE SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 23, 1997
AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 7, 1997
AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 23, 1997
~~NDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 2, 1997
&~ENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 6, 1997
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 21, 1997
&~NDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 31, 1997
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Morrow
(Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Machado)
(Coauthor: Assembly Member Papan)
FEBRUARY 28, 1997
An act to add Section 39831.3 to the Education Code, and to amend
Section 22112 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1297, Morrow. Vehicles: schoolbuses.
(1) Existing law requires the State Board of Education to adopt
reasonable regulations relating to the use of schoolbuses by school
districts and others and requires the Department of the California
Highway Patrol to adopt regulations relating to the safe operation of
schoolbuses, as specified.
This bill would require the county superintendent of schools, the
superintendent of a school district, or the owner or operator of a
private school that provides transportation to or from a school or
school activity to prepare a transportation safety plan containing
procedures for school personnel to follow to ensure the safe
transport of pupils, as prescribed. The bill would require a copy of
that plan to be retained by each school subject to the plan and
made available upon request to an officer of the department.
(2) Existing law requires the driver of a schoolbus to operate a
flashing amber light warning system on the approach to a schoolbus
stop where pupils are loading or unloading from the bus and must
cross a highway or private road and to operate flashing red signal
lights and a stop signal arm at all times when the schoolbus is
stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading pupils who must cross
a highway or private road upon which the schoolbus is stopped.
Existing law authorizes a school district to designate selected
schoolbus stops as stops that may require the activation of the
flashing red signal lights even though there are no pupils crossing
the roadway, as prescribed.
This bill would repeal that schoolbus stop designation authority
of a school district, and, except as specified, require the driver
of a schoolbus to operate the specified warning lights and signs on
the approach to the above described schoolbus stop and at all times Page 3 of 5
when the schoolbus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading
pupils, regardless of whether the pupils must cross the highway or Agenda Item 7.0.
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AB 1297 Assembly Bill. CHAPTERED Page 2
(3) The provisions of this bill would be known as the Thomas
Edward Lanni Schoolbus Safety Act of 1997.
THE PEOPLE OF TEE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Thomas
Edward Lanni Schoolbus Safety Act of 1997."
SEC. 2. Section 39831.3 is added to the Education Code, to read:
39831.3. (a) The county superintendent of schools, the
superintendent of a school district, or the owner or operator of a
private school that provides transportation to or from a school or
school activity shall prepare a transportation safety plan containing
procedures for school personnel to follow to ensure the safe
transport of pupils. The plan shall be revised as required. The
plan shall address all of the following:
(1) Determining if pupils require escort pursuant to paragraph (3)
of subdivision (c) of Section 22112 of the Vehicle Code.
(2) (A) Procedures for all pupils in prekindergarten,
kindergarten, and grades 1 to 8, inclusive, to follow as they board
and exit the appropriate schoolbus at each pupil's schoolbus stop.
(B) Nothing in this paragraph requires a county superintendent of
schools, the superintendent of a school district, or the owner or
operator of a private school that provides transportation to or from
a school or school activity, to use the services of an onboard
schoolbus monitor, in addition to the driver, to carry out the
purposes of this paragraph.
(3) Boarding and exiting a schoolbus at a school or other trip
destination.
(b) A current copy of a plan prepared pursuant to subdivision (a)
shall be retained by each school subject to the plan and made
available upon request to an officer of the Department of the
California Highway Patrol.
SEC. 3. Section 22112 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
22112. (a) On approach to a schoolbus stop where pupils are
loading or unloading from a schoolbus, the driver of the schoolbus
shall activate an approved flashing amber light warning system, if
the bus is so equipped, beginning 200 feet before the bus stop. The
driver shall operate the flashing red signal lights and stop signal
arm, as required on the schoolbus, at all times when the schoolbus is
stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading pupils. The
flashing red signal lights, amber warning lights, and stop signal arm
system shall not be operated at any place where traffic is
controlled by a traffic officer. The schoolbus flashing red signal
lights, amber warning lights, and stop signal arm system shall not be
operated at any other time.
(b) The driver shall stop to load or unload pupils only at a
schoolbus stop designated for pupils by the school district
superintendent or authorized by the superintendent for school
activity trips.
(c) When a schoolbus is stopped on a highway or private road for
the purpose of loading or unloading pupils, at a location where
traffic is not controlled by a traffic officer or official traffic
control signal, the driver shall do all of the following:
(1) Check for approaching traffic in all directions and activate
the flashing red light signal s~stem and stop signal arm, as defined
in Section 25257, if equipped with a stop signal arm.
(2) Before opening the door, ensure that the flashing red signal
lights and stop signal arm are activated, and that it is safe to exit Page 4 of 5
the schoolbus. Agenda Item 7.0.
(3) Escort all pupils in prekindergarten, kindergarten, or any of December 9, 1997
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grades 1 to 8, inclusive, who need to cross the highway or private
road. The driver shall use an approved hand-held "STOP" sign while
escorting all pupils.
(4) Require all pupils to walk in front of the bus as they cross
the highway or private road.
(5) Ensure that all pupils who need to cross the highway or
private road have crossed safely, and that all other unloaded pupils
and pedestrians are a safe distance from the bus and it is safe to
move before setting the bus in motion.
(d) The flashing red signal lights and stop signal arm
requirements imposed by subdivision (a) do not apply to locations
identified by a school district, in consultation with the Department
of the California Highway Patrol, that are determined to present a
unique traffic hazard due to roadway design or proximity to an
intersection, or where special education pupils are boarding or
pupils may require assistance to board or unload the schoolbus or
school pupil activity bus.
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Agenda Item 7. D.
December 9, 1997
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Il'ŒORMA TIONAL MEMORA1\'DUM
January 6, 1998
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Via: John Goss, City Manage~
From: John Lippitt, Director of blic wor~ r
Subject: Parkview Elementary School/Sunbow II Related Issues
The purpose of this memo is to give Council an update on the Parkview Elementary
School/Sunbow II issues and to apprise you of the most recent developments.
In January 1997, City staff received a petition from residents that live in the vicinity of Parkview
Elementary School, which is located immediately west of Sunbow II's westerly boundary and to
the south of the proposed East Palomar Street extension. The petition requested that the existing
traffic congestion and circulation problems due to school related traffic be addressed by the City
prior to the start of construction in Sunbow II. Attached are plats showing the location of the
school and the Sunbow II development.
Current access to the school is via the local neighborhood residential streets located to the south
of the school. In order to alleviate the congestion and circulation problems in the residential
neighborhood, access to the school site is needed from Oleander Avenue and/or future East
Palomar Street. Several meetings were held among City staff, Chula Vista Elementary School
District staff, the developer and Mr. Ross Bohn, the neighborhood's representative to discuss
potential solutions during the months of February through May, 1997. Among the representatives
of the School District attending the meetings were Lowell Billings, Assistant Superintendent, and
Charles Padilla,. Principal.
As a result of those meetings a very tentative understanding was reached that the best alternative
to relieve traffic within the neighborhood would be to grade and improve an access drive from the
extension of East Palomar Street to the school property and provide a drive through drop off and
parking area at the northeasterly (lower) play area of the school. The cost sharing for the work
would have to have been worked out, but the school district representatives believed that the cost
for such work should include a City contribution either in addition to, or in lieu of, the School
District paying for the work on their property based on their observation that the neighborhood's
problem was due to the impact and parking on the City's streets and that the residents would be
at the City Council looking for telief. City staff indicated in those meetings that they did not
believe that there was sufficient nexus to the problem to permit the City to panicipate in the
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funding of what is, essentially, a private driveway and parking lot for the District. City staff
pointed out that the traffic problem was really due to inadequate design and lack of onsite parking
of an older school and that the School District now designs schools to take access off of collector
streets and not residential subdivision streets. City staff did commit to allow an opening in the
median on East Palomar Street to pennit access to the driveway from both directions and to
expedite both the developer's plans and an open space encroachment pennit to allow the driveway
to cross the open space area which lies on the south side of the East Palomar alignment and
adjacent to the north side of the school property. City staff also suggested some grading
possibilities that, with the District's approval, would provide more usable lot area in the Sunbow
development. The Sunbow grading plans showed a down slope from the School property, then
an up slope to the Sunbow development. By moving the slope on the Sunbow property westerly
to the school property a "V" would be eliminated between the two slopes and more usable area
would result on the Sunbow property.
Initially at these meetings District staff indicated that the lower (northeasterly) playground area,
which was the proposed location for the parking, was only used to a minor extent for playground,
was not improved and not needed for playground in the future. Based on that input, the developer
of Sunbow II, ACI Sunbow LLC/Ayres Land Co., had their engineer work with the School
District to look at possible alternatives and come up with a cost estimate. Several working
sketches were prepared for the District's approval. All of these meetings and this preliminary
work was completed before City Council approved the fmal map for Sunbow II, Units 1 and 2
on May 13, 1997. Because City staff was well aware of the neighborhood's concerns and the
District's position on fInancing of the driveway, staff solicited specific input from the District for
input on that subject. At that time the District indicated that they had not made up their minds
about the use of the lower playground area for parking, that they believed they may need the area
as a developed playground in the future, and that they had no input for the Council Agenda item.
Therefore, staff reported to the Council in the May 13, 1997 Agenda statement the: "School
District staff is currently evaluating the developer's mast recenJ proposal. City staff will continue
to work with all involved parties on resolving this issue and will assure that improvements are
implemented in conjunction with the widening of East Palomar Street. "
In spite of occasional inquiries, City staff heard nothing more about the issue from the School
District until a meeting which took place on Thursday, December 18, 1997 at Parkview
Elementary School. Representatives of the developer also indicated that they had heard nothing
from the District since approximately the same time. Attendees at the meeting included
representatives from Ayres Land Co. and Fieldstone Co. (which purchased Sunbow II, Units 1
and 2); Lowell Billings, Charles Padilla, and Cheryl Cox of the District; and Cliff Swanson from
the Engineering Division staff. At the meeting Lowell Billings indicated that the District had
reached a decision on an acceptable alternative for use of the lower playground for the parking
lot/bus drop off and that something needed to be done quickly because the grading for Sunbow
was moving along quite rapidly. He further indicated that if the problem was not solved, the City
Council could have the residents adjacent to the school down at the Council meetings enmass
because they were not getting traffic removed from their street through construction of the
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alternate access. Billings also stated if that happened the Developer would also suffer because of
the delays which would have to be forced on them by the City as they answered the residents.
Attached is copy of the current proposal for the access drive. As the drive leaves the right of way
for Palomar Street, it will have to cross the adjacent open space on a fill to rise to the height of
the playground. The construction of the fill will also necessitate constructing a drainage culvert
at the bottom of the fill. Estimates for the driveway and parking lot prepared in March, 1997
indicated that the cost for the work was approximately $107,000, but that estimate did not include
the cost of the needed drainage facilities. The stonn drain work could cost as much as $10,000
bring the total cost of the work to $117,000.
The developer's representatives indicated that it appeared that most of the heavy grading being
done for the subdivision would be nearly complete by mid January and that any potential cost
savings by combining construction of the driveway fill with the subdivision grading would be lost.
However, it appears that the grading work on the offsite (to Sunbow II) portion of East Palomar
adjacent to the school site, is farther behind in schedule and may give additional time to do the
driveway grading taking advantage of the cost savings of a larger project.
City staff also indicated that since the driveway crossed a small portion of open space, an open
space encroachment would have to be approved. Since that action must be approved by the
Council there would also be a delay in being able to get fmal approval, but staff did not see any
reason it could not be recommended. It was estimated that if an application for open space
encroachment was made immediately it would be mid January before staff could have it on the
City Council agenda. To date staff still has not had any fonnal request from the District for the
encroachment pennit nor any finn indication that the District wishes to move ahead.
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84 EAST "J" STREET' CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91910 . 619 425-9600
EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL OF GREAT WORTH
BOARD OF EDUCATION January 13,1998
JOSEPH D. CUMMINGS, Ph.D. JAN / 4 /998
SHARON GILES
PATRICK A JUDD
PAMELA B. SMITH
MIKE A SPEYRER Mr. John Lippitt
SUPERINTENDENT Director of Public Works
UBIA S. GIL. Ph.D. City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear John:
RE: Parkview Elementary School! Sunbow II Related Issues
I am writing in response to your letter dated January 6, 1998 regarding the
Parkview ingress/egress issue. I fully agree that the problem is the result of
poor planning in years past. When Ayres Land Company first took control of
Sunbow, they met with the Chula Vista Elementary School District to discuss
mitigation and school related issues. Understanding history regarding the
traffic issue, we initiated dialogue with the developer knowing that it was a
problem that potentially would impact their project. Ayres President, Keith
Home, was very receptive to review of the issue with his biggest concern
being potential demands by City Planning that would delay their project. Our
intent was to catalyze dialogue and action, not usurp City Planning
functions. Ayres committed to proceed under the auspices of a good
neighbor.
As predicted, during a City planning and hearing period in January 1997, a
petition came out of the community. At that time City staff, District staff,
Ayres Land Company, and Ross Bohn from the community met to discuss
interests and options. Subsequent to that meeting, Charlie Padilla,
Parkview Elementary School principal, was pressured from the school
community to preserve a portion of the lower playground but at no time
communicated lack of interest or intent to proceed with mitigation of the
community traffic problem. Time passed with little activity in the project, and
District staff was unaware that Fieldstone had purchased the first two units.
When the change of ownership became apparent and large scale grading
was underway, we requested the most recent meeting that is mentioned in
your letter.
Fieldstone representatives had little knowledge of our prior discussions and
we were back to square one. Project consultant, Rod Bradley from BHA, is
reviewing some of the original ideas and will have plans and cost estimates
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Mr. John Lippitt
Parkview School/Sunbow II Issues
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to Fieldstone, the City and the District by mid-January. As stated in all
meetings thus far, the District is willing to assume appropriate financial
responsibility for a solution to this community issue. At no time did we
believe that the District needed to formally provide comment on the planning
issue or request an encroachment permit. It was our understanding that this
was a collaborative effort on a multidimensional issue involving City,
developer, and District concems.
Dialogue during our meetings isolated the problem, and potential solutions
were very clear. We all understood that City property was involved, grading
changes would need to be performed by the developer, and the District
would need to construct a parking area and access road. We assumed that
this would take place at the appropriate juncture. When full scale grading
started with a new development group, the December meeting was called to
refocus on the issue. It was always our understanding that the owner had
full approval for the development and we were operating under a sense of
goodwill. If the City does not see a nexus, I don't believe we'll see this issue
come to fruition.
From the beginning, I have continued to reinforce community discontent and
the need to take action. Due to a sense of ambiguity concerning this issue, I
will call and meet with you as soon as possible. We are losing our window
of opportunity, so please consider this our request to move ahead. This
letter is being faxed today with hard copy to follow.
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for Business Services and Support
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John Goss
Mayor Horton
City Council Members
Board of Education Members
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1647 Connoley Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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RE: Request for inclusion as agenda item for February 10th meeting
Shirley Horton - Mayor of Chula Vista
Chula Vista City Council
As a concerned parent of two school age children (ages 8 and 6) who attend Otay Elementary School 1
am submitting this letter along with over 500 signatures from other concerned citizens in this district
regarding the need for a sidewalk and pathway to be created in the area surrounding and adjoining the
schooL
When there are moderate to heavy rains the grassy area that separates the school from the residences is
extremely water laden and prone to hold and maintain puddles, The unfortunate situation is that there is
no sidewalk for the children to walk on meaning that their feet become wet, they tend to get colds and
other weather related illnesses leading to a significant decrease in school attendance.
The undersigned parties respectfully request that you review our petition and take action, initially by
placing this request on the meeting agenda and secondly by giving the concerned parents of this region
the opportunity to voice our concerns in chamber.
We thank you in advance for your courtesy in this matter. If there are any questions or facts that you
need please feel free to call me at (619)422-0209.
Thank you,
Dianna Maria Kryjewski NOTE: PETITION IS ON FILE IN THE
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Otay Sidewalk Petition Coordinator
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TOP SEVEN AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
BAYFRONT
Location: Coastal related commercial, industrial and recreational properties west of 1-5
between SR-54 and "L" Street
. Continue the redevelopment and re-planning of the Bayfront Project Area to encourage
and facilitate quality visitor-serving commercial, recreational and residential
development.
. Further the joint planning process with the San Diego Port Commission toward the
collective goal of expanding the Bayfront Project Area boundaries to include the Port
District properties adjacent to the Chula Vista Yacht Harbor
. Extend "H" Street westerly to Marina Parkway
. Establish the Chula Vista Bayfront as a resort destination.
THIRD AVENUE - DOWNTOWN
Location: Third Avenue from "E" to "I" Street
. Continue the revitalization of the Town Centre I Downtown District by encouraging
and facilitating quality infill commercial and office development and attracting quality
commerciaT tenants
. Continue marketing, leasing, and image enhancement programs with the Downtown
Business Association toward the goal of re-establishing the Downtown as the
commercial-civic focus of the City.
BROADWAY REVITALIZATION
Location: Broadway commercial corridor from "C" to Main Street
. Implement a focused and phased revitalization effort along segments of the Broadway
commercial corridor to impede the proliferation of blighting influences and encourage
quality commerciallretail development.
. The revitalization effort should include coordination with the Broadway Business
Association and further the progress made with the Palomar Trolley Center, the auto
dealership relocations, and the completed Broadway Street improvements.
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OTAYVALLEY
Location: Otay Valley Road corridor between 1-805 and the eastern and southern City
limits
. Encourage and facilitate quality commercial, entertainment, recreation and industrial
development
. Capitalize and expand on the opportunities created by the Auto Park, Universal
Amphitheater and White Water Canyon projects toward the goal of improving the
image and character of the area.
HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER! ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE
. Continue to advance the planning for a "Higher Education Center and Environmental
Sciences Institute" concept to involve the establishment of a single campus which
would house academic programs from San Diego State University, University of
California at San Diego, and Southwestern College with emphasis in the areas of high
technology and biotechnology, as well as environmental research and commerce.
. The planning efforts should include further definition of organizational structure,
academic and research focus, as well as siting and financial issues.
SR -125
Location: Eastern Chula Vista from I-90S in Otay Mesa and traversing north to SR-54
. Continue to support the construction of a highway to serve the eastern area north/south
traffic movement.
. The facility will be a 6 to 10 lane divided and controlled access highway built to
freeway standards
. The project has regional funding in the amount of $70 million (approx) to pay for the
San Miguel Connector (between SR-54 and San Miguel Rd.)
. It is important to keep political interest and support for the funding with State, Federal,
and local elected officials.
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IMPROVE CITY REVENUE BASE
Location: City-wide Impact
. Continue to focus on increasing the revenue base for basic City services
. Actively participate in lobbying efforts to "return" funds taken from the State
. Actively participate in lobbying efforts to increase the sales tax return to local
governments by an additional I %
. Limit the use of one-time revenue sources
. Make progress toward the Council goal of an 8% reserve
. Generally ensure an improvement in the City's long term financial stabiJity.
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ADDITIONAL COUNCIL PRIORITY PROJECTS:
. Insure Long-Term Financial Stability
I. Balance budget by:
. reducing expenditures
. reducing reliance on one-time revenues
. continue to bring Redevelopment Agency out of the red
2. Implement three-year financial plan
. investment policy
. potential revenue streams
. examine future needs
3. Continue utilization of performance-based budgeting
. establish measures/standards
. how do we know when we "get there"?
. Promote Economic Development
I. Attain four-star quality hotels/resorts within city limits
2. Review all franchise and other agreements
a. SDG&E
b. Cox Cable
c. Laidlaw
d. Electric Utility Restructuring
3. Promote individual economic development projects
a. IDEC
b. School administration building relocation
c. WERC
d. EastLake Business Park
e. BECA
4. Joint corporate yard
. Promote Quality of Life Indicators
I. Air Quality - annual report required from Air Pollution Control District on
impact of growth on air quality.
2. Fiscal - annual report required to evaluate impacts of growth on city operations,
capital improvements, and development impact fee revenues and expenditures.
3. Police - respond to 84 % of the Priority I emergency calls within 7 minutes and
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maintain average responded time of 4.5 minutes. Respond to 62 % of Priority II
urgent caJIs within 7 minutes and maintain average response time of 7.0
mmutes.
4. Fire/EMS - respond to caJIs within 7 minutes in 85% of the cases.
5. Schools - annual report required to evaluate school district's ability to
accommodate new growth.
6. Library - provide 500 square feet of library space adequately equipped and
staffed per 1,000 population.
7. Parks and Recreation - maintain 3 acres of neighborhood and community
parkland with appropriate facilities per 1,000 residents east of Interstate 805,
and continue to evaluate the quality and condition of the parks
8. Water - annual report from water service agencies on impact of growth and
future water availability
9. Sewer - sewage flows and volumes shaJI not exceed City Engineering Standards.
Annual report from metropolitan Sewer Authority on impact of growth on sewer
capacIty.
10. Drainage - storm flows and volume shaJI not exceed City Engineering
Standards. Annual report reviewing performance of city's storm drain system.
11. Traffic - maintain Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better as measured by
observed average travel speed on aJI signalized arterial streets, except, that
during peak hours, an LOS "D" can occur for no more than any two hours of
the day.
Those signalized intersections west of Interstate 805 that do not meet the above
standard may continue to operate at their 1991 LOS, but shaJI not worsen.
12. Higher Education - (has not been officiaJIy adopted by the City Council)
. Evaluate and Assess Land Use and Planning
1. Process land use plans effectively and efficiently while implementing and
protecting the City's policy interests.
2. Review and update land use projects:
A. Project Specific
(1) Replanning East Lake III
(2) San Miguel Ranch - next phase
(3) Salt Creek Ranch (aka RoJIing HiJIs Ranch)
(4) Otay Ranch SPA I (including West Coast land change of
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ownership)
(5) University
(6) Lower Sweetwater Area Plan
(7) Sunbow
B. Area wide
(I) DIF Update
(2) Prepare Master Plans for Fire, Parks, and Library
(3) Restudy Development Phasing Plan
(4) Finalize Agreement with County for Preserve Owner Manager
. Update Administrative Policies and Procedures
1. Look at incorporating performance-based budgeting process for budget planning
- to be completed prior to July 1, 1997
2. Examine the benefits of multi-year or two-year budget process as an approach -
to be completed prior to July 1, 1997
3. Examine a short-term Financial Plan as a possible benefit to the City - to be
completed by January 1998
4. Staff review and recommend a poJicy-review cycle (3 year, 4 year, whatever) -
within next 3-4 months
5. Staff to develop systematic way to prioritize individual land use requests
6. Staff work on developing a long-term strategic economic development plan.
. Promote and Influence Regional Issues
Maintain a presence and/or achieve a role at meetings involving regional issues which
have potential impact on Chula Vista (e.g. SANDAG, Water, Trash, Brown Field,
NAFTA, Jobs Training, Regional Library Bond, Regional Work/Force and Employers
Center, MSCP, Sewer-wastewater, 905, Regional Transit issues, Welfare Reform
Impacts).
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