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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1983-11483 '. /. v RESOLUTION NO. 11483 I RESOLUTION OF THE CI'DY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUIA VISTA APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ON EAST "L" STREET FROM MONSERATE AVENUE TO 232 FEET WEST OF HELIX AVENUE AND RESTRICTING LEFT TURNS ON EAST "L" STREET AT EAST FORTUNA STREET The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council at its meeting of October 25, 1983 considered the 'removal of parking on "L" Street from Monserate to Cuyamaca to provide for the installation of a two-way left turn lane, and WHEREAS, this item was referred back to the Safety Commission to consider various alternatives, ano WHEREAS, the Safety commission and Traffic Engineer have reviewed the alternatives discussed in the staff report and now recommend the installation of a two-way left turn lane between Monserate and Helix Avenues, and WHEREAS, this installation will require parking restric- tions on "L" Street and restrict all left turns on East Fortuna Street. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the installation of a two-way left turn lane between Monserate and Helix Avenues, a left-turn pocket at Helix Avenue in an eastbound direction, a raised island at East Fortuna Street to prohibit left turns and the removal of parking on East "L" Street from Monserate Avenue to 232 feet west of Helix Avenue. "e.ent~~~ Approved as to form by John P. Lippitt, City Engineer ~4: . ~ T omas J.~yrron, City ttorneyL/ ADOPTED. AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .6th December CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this day of 83 19 , by the following vote, to_it: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Moore, McCand1tss, Scott, Malcolm .. None NAYES: Councilmen ABSTAIN: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen None ATTEST ~ 1/J~ / City Clerk LRa, Ma~'r o;}the City of Chula Vista STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) s s. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of ChuJa Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 11483 ,and that the same has not been amended or repealed. DATED (seal) City Clerk CC-660 .:' RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF LEFT TURN LANES, PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND TURN RESTRICTIONS -- EAST "L" STREET ~l, CCCIC c'E'm.lVrARY St:JiaOL , · ' " 'lil l .~ ~3,z:-l , , ,', ,J .'. ~L .I r-- ...r---- --/ ... i"::.__-_-~-:.:.- ~ 'f ~ ' \\ Z3Z'-g r".' , '" ~\ r- ~ ~ o 1E ~EGi;:ND MJST. ""ED CURB ~ PROPOSEO ReD CURB IZZZZ -c/9sr 1',(..# sTR.iEr INSTALL RAISED ISLAND, "RIGHT TURN ONLY" AND "DO NOT EtHER" ;, SIGNS. \v/; '11-16-83 .:. ~ '.~. .' ~~~r~!tc~~1~~~;~~~,i~~;-:;Ji!i.~t~tili!ii:1~:~f:1 II L /I STREET AL TBRNATIVES f BETWEEN MONSERATE a CUYAMACA, '-1J L F. Separate the street from the sidewalk ,rail along the Cook Elementary school ~d"fIC ElC'MENrA/?'t SCHOOl. . 1 1 by installation frontage. I~ l of guard ~L ~ ,. ~ /,////",' -......./ i:._______ :A ----- r \\\ ~11 .. ~ g, r " ~I~> ~ ~ ~ A. Install a two-way left lane between Monserate Avenue and Helix Avenue, a left-turn pocket at Helix Avenue and "L" 'Street in an eastbound direction and a median island at Ea~t Fortuna Str~et to prohibit left ~urns in and out of East Fortuna Street. , -1Jl <3. Provide short time parking zone (20 minutes) of "L" Street in front of school for parents and pick up children. on north side to drop off COOK e'CM~NrA~Y SCHOOl. ~ l ~L ~ , ~ ~ 1"-__________ _ .2 '--- ..J L- ~\ ~rr .. ~ gi r " ~I~ ~ ~ o ~ B. Install a two-way left turn lane between Mon~erate Avenue and East Fortuna Street. . . . . "n; . . ~:: " , ,. . 2 . ti " T-- l"v/r n. E. Install raised median island Install raised island on East Fortuna Street prohibiting on East Fortuna Street' ingress and allowing right turll prohibiting left ingres~ only egress at "L" Street. '. ,:,,'do.,.and egress at "L" Stree, :!}~~~~;~~?;~!~ ,:,::~;t':~'~~~~:~~=::':.'~_~:'~':,~ ~ ,,_.'_'~.~.:~ ~, -~:/Z; 22yj:i-::~O?ttI:7;!~:..:.;,~~:~~ __._____c.-=__~~________~___. __._."'_.=~."'. _ ~__,_ '-~~~';!,:"~._';; n.'-:':"-' "-.-::~T.-~ C, Close East Fortuna. at "L" Street. Street ~r - JV. . , I , City Council Meeting 11 - October 25, 1983 i CO~TINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 14. RESOLUTIO~ APPROVING RHlOVAL OF PARKING ON "L'" STREET ~lONSERATE TO CUYAl-lACA TO PROVIDE FOR TWO-\,AY TURN LANE - (Continued from 10/11/83 meeting) Engineer} FROfl LEFT (City .In response to several citizen requests and a subsequent petition for left turn lanes ,on "L" Street, the Traffic Engineering Division has revie'lied the existing traffic striping and traffic conditions on "L" Street from Monserate Avenue to Cuyamaca Avenue. Traffic volumes and accident history support the need for left turn pockets on "L" Street from Monserate Avenue to Cuyamaca Avenue. The removal of on-street parking is required in order to install the left turn lane. Councilman Moore asked for an opinion from the City Attorney regarding a possible conflict of 'interest since he was challenged on this at a previoi1s meeting. Attorney Harron stated the Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled the interests of a person owning a residence in a particular area, in a decision affecting that area, his interest is not significantly different than the public at large. Therefore, in this particular case, Councilman Moore can participate in discussion, he has no conflict of interest. Councilmari Scott said he lives closer to "L" Street than Councilman Moore and this decision would also apply to his interest. Joy Sheresh, Chairperson, Safety Commission, commented when the Safety Commission considered the item there were seven accidents and now three more' have occurred. The Safety Commission was unanimous in recommending the insta llation of the left-turn lanes. Hrs. Sheresh noted the cars park ing on both sides of the street and parents dropping and- picking up school children which creates a safety hazard since they are running out between parked cars. Hr. Robert Roelle, 158 East "L" Street, Chula Vista stated he was told by staff that Councilman I'ioore requested this hlo-way left-turn lane which is the reason he requested Councilman Hoore be removed and not be allowed to discuis the issue. Mr. Roelle stated the problem of "L" Street is the speed of which the cars travel. He added two weeks ago ,he requested all documents pertaining to the accident records ,be giv~n to him. He did not receive all these documents and no',; his Freedom Act has been violated; therefore, he I;ill be contacting the Attorney General in the morning. r1r. Roelle added he checked with the City's maintenance department and was informed the signs \,ill cost $2,000 rather than the $600 as'reported in the staff report. Mr. Robert Montgomery, 120 Pepper Tree Road, Chula Vista associated with Cook School District, declared his concern is mainly with the children crossir.g the street. He suggested the curb be painted near the school allowing a 20 minute parking tirce limit. He Ivould further like the Council to reconsider the Monserate traffic light in order to slow down the traffic and asked not 'to put in the left-turn-lane which would force the traffic closer to the curb which would be an added threat to the children. : . . . ;." - . ~' +' . ~..- c._. "".='::".~"'~-~~~~~'7:.::-~3;~:-~ ,.. ' '0 -- _ :~/.z~/t.s(0'-_7~-~5~~;~~=I::::r~~ '.. _:.::~:.:.er.~~,~~;;;::-.-;;.-:.;..:--- . . ---.-., -~. ,-.. -- - . ___-,_'_"..;\-. -_...:. ~.----~' -.- -. ... ...~ ~<..,... . ~-."" . "f'" . .' . ....~ . City Council Meeting - 12 - October 25, 1983 , Council discussion followed with Traffic Engineer Glassanswerin'g Council ,'s suggestions regarding various alternatives to the staff's proposed plan. MSUC (Cox/floore) to refer th i s item back to the Commission request them to specifically consider between Monserate and Helix; a left-turn pocket at Helix eastbound direction; and some type of median island left-turns in and out of Fortuna. staff and the Safety a two-way left-turn and "L" Street in an that would preclude Council discussion of the motion followed regarding having the Safety Commission also look at the park ing lanes next to Cook Elementary School for short term parking in order for parents to drop and pick up their chfldren; concerns with the placement of a barrier in the middle of "L" Street to prevent ingress and egress going into Fortuna; and/or staff's report of the proposed alignment before coming back to the Safety Commission. City Manager Goss, proposed alignment with a guard rail. at the concurrence of Council, will have staff report on a which would involve separating the street from the sidewalk I~ EVALUATIml OF THE INTERSECTION OF ORANGE AVENUE/I,IAX AVEnUE FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGi:AL (Continued from 10/13/83 meeting) (City Engineer) At the meeting of June 21, 1983, the City Council received a petition requesting installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Orange Avenue/flax Avenue. The Counci 1 directed the request to the City Traffic Engineer and the Safety Commission for study and recommendation. The City's Traffic Engineering Division has evaluated the traffic conditions including vehicular and pedestrian volumes, accidents, and any unusual conditions at this intersection. The intersection fell significantly short of meeting nationally accepted criteria for installation of a traffic signal and ranked below 12 other unsignalized intersections in the 1983 traffic signal priority 1 i st. 15. REPORT The City En9ineer recommended the Council deny the request for installation -of a traffic slgnal at Orange Avenue/Max Avenue at this time, and staff to review the intersection with other unsignalized intersections in the 1984 Traffic Signal Priority List; CouncihlOman r-1cCandliss commented she looked at the area and feels staff is creating the same situation identical to the "L" Street problem. Traffic Engineer Glass submitted a plat noting the location indicating space wise, it does 'liarrant a traffic signal but staff's policy is not to recemmend signals at any intersection unless it is needed. In ans'"er to Counci hloman 1,lcCandl iss' query, r.lr. Glass responded he did not take a pedestrian count at this intersection. Counci lman noore rer:1arked this is one of the better designed streets 'in the City. It has no driveways for people to come out -onto the road; the site distance is good; there is a nice island in the middle along with good turn-pockets. 1.1r. ;.loore noted there are a number of children crossing the street because of the recreational facilities in the area. '. ~ "', 12-//yl'/.. ::~"-':;t..,. :.: .I::;-;~ ";.~ _.-. ~. ;;A"'_7~'-.~"''::;'-! ~.,.~:-).:,;~.....,,~..::-r~.; ~~ " ,.-oS "'.... . . ~, _._'._---~.- ...----.--.--'----- - .. '.- '~-,;. ~;,..^----~'--.~:...:...