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Home My WebLink About1991/06/11 Item 7 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 1 ITEM TITLE: Meeting Date 6/11/91 Resol ut ion 1'1'/1 Affi rming the Tri al Traffic Regul at ion - Parking prohibited during certain hours on "J" Street and Corte Maria Avenue A~ Director of Public Work~ l~/ City Managell, I (4/5ths Vote: Yes_No...x.J r ./ SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: On October 11, 1990, a trial traffic regulation establishing a parking prohibition during certain hours on J Street and Corte Maria Avenue was implemented pursuant to the proviSions of Section 10.12.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Signs for this parking prohibition were installed on November 1, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: That City Counc i 1 adopt the reso 1 ut i on to make the t ri a 1 traffic regulation permanent. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Safety Commission at their meeting of May 9, 1991, voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council make this trial traffic regulation permanent. DISCUSSION: Pursuant to the prOV1 s 1 ons of Sect i on 10.12.030 of the Chul a Vi sta Muni ci pa 1 Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 1625 on May 27, 1975, the City Engineer on October 11, 1990, determined that in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and congestion and for the promotion of public safety, a trial traffic regulation be established: Schedule IV - Parkino Prohibited Durino Certain Hours on Certain Street Name Beoinnino at Endino at Side Hours Proh i bited J Street PCR east of A point 435 North 8:00-8:45 a.m. Corte Maria feet to east Corte Maria PCR north of A point 80' East 2:00-3:45 p.m. Avenue J Street to north It is necessary to prohibit parking, except for school buses, along the north curb 1 ine of J Street between Hilltop Drive and Corte Maria Avenue and along the east curbl ine of Corte Maria Avenue north of J Street to allow for a continuous school bus loading/unloading zone at Hilltop Elementary School. 7..1 \ I Page 2, Item~ Meeting Date 6/11/91 Said regulation became effective upon the posting of signs on November 1, 1990 and has run for a trial period of almost eight (8) months from the date of such posting. A review of said regulation needs to be made to determine if it should be made permanent. Section 10.12.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code only allows a trial traffic regulation to exist for eight months, at which time either a resolution affirming the trial traffic regulation must be adopted or the trial traffic regulation ceases to be effective. At the Safety Commi ss i on meet i ng of October 11, 1990, the Safety Commi ss i on voted 6-0 to concur with staff and establish this trial traffic regulation. All area residents were notified of the Safety Commission meeting. No opposition from area residents was heard. At the Safety Commi ss i on meeting of May 9, 1991, the Safety Commi ss i on voted 6-0 to concur with staff and recommend to the City Council that this trial traffic regulation be made permanent. A review of the traffic conditions show that this trial traffic regulation is operating effectively. Therefore, staff recommends that the trial traffic regulation be made permanent. WPC 5600E Attachment: Area Plat Trial Traffic Regulation Draft Safety Commission Minutes dated 5/9/91 (excerpt) 7-2. RESOLUTION NO. 1 ~191 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AFFIRMING THE TRIAL TRAFFIC REGULATION PARKING PROHIBITION DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON "J" STREET AND CORTE MARIA AVENUE The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, on October 11, 1990, a trial traffic regulation establishing a parking prohibition during certain hours on J Street and Corte Maria Avenue was implemented pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.12.030 of the Chula vista Municipal Code and signs for this parking prohibition were installed on November 1, 1990; and WHEREAS, the Safety Commission at their meeting of May 9, 1991, voted 6-0 to recommend that the Ci ty Council make th is trial traffic regulation permanent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby amend Schedule IV of the Traffic Regulations to prohibit parking during certain hours on "J" Street and Corte Maria Avenue as follows: Schedule IV - Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Street Name Beginning at Ending at Side Hours prohibited J Street PCR east of Corte Maria A point 435 feet to east North 8:00-8:45 a.m. Corte Maria Avenue PCR north of J street A point 80' to north East 2:00-3:45 p.m. Presented by J form by John P. Lippitt, Director of Public Works 8936a a d, Clty Attorney 7-' 17-'1 ) -, , I . ~~ . -', \:-i.'- I .A l I : '~:;~.' !ii --, . - , i':--'-~ . c" t ~ -+~'~;~:.:a:~;:~:y,~\\~~:;(~,};~", ...." ,,' c<(. :.' HILLTOP !'t<RK;\"; ".;(~,~,>,,-., ,~_.-.~:- "r~\ ~.: ::.......,'..,::. ':,- ,,>~,':... 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PiUilaotO -n Ht:- er~'iltTEJl rA~ tJ- 7-5 1-1- PLAT ~ ..J !HMQR~t!Q!!.M DATE: November 6, 1990 Fil e: CY -027 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: John D. Goss, City Manager FROM: John P. Lippitt, Director of Public Work~ SUBJECT: Establishing a Trial Traffic Regulation Pursuant to the prOV1Slons of Section 10.12.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 1625 on May 27, 1975, the City Engineer has determined that in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and congestion and for the promotion of public safety, there is hereby established: Schedule IV - Parkinq Prohibited Durinq Certain Hours on Certain Streets Name Beqinninq at Endinq at Side Hours Prohibited J Street PCR east of A point 435 North 8:00-8:45 a.m. Corte Maria feet to east Corte Maria PCR north of A point 80' East 2:00-3:45 p.m. Avenue J Street to north It is necessary to prohibit parking, except for school buses, along the north curb 1 ine of J Street between Hilltop Drive and Corte Maria Avenue and along the east curbl ine of Corte Maria Avenue north of J Street to allow for a continuous school bus loading/unloading zone at Hilltop Elementary School. Said regulation to become effective upon the posting of signs or other appropriate notice, and shall run for a trial period of eight (8) months from the date of such posting, at which time a review of said regulation will be made to determine if it should be made permanent. At the Safety Commi ss i on meet i ng of October 11, 1990, the Safety Commi ss i on voted 6-0 to concur with staff and establish this trial traffic regulation. All area residents were notified of the Safety Commission meeting. No opposition from area residents was heard. WPC 5218E 7-7 loq Safety Commi".ion Meeting May 9, 1991 Minutes condition of some of the vehicles sold at the car auction, some of the vehicles are not driveable. Owners of these vehicles attempt repairs anywhere they can, usually affecting the reserved parking spaces for the Irongate Business Park. Several City departments have tried to resolve the congestion which occurs on auction days. The Building and Housing Department has sent Code Enforcement Officers to enforce City ordinances. The Chula Vista Police Department has cited illegally parked cars. Staff Recommendation: That City staff continue to monitor traffic conditions in the are and city illegally parked vehicles. Mike Vogt, 3648 Main Street #200, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Mr. Vogt is a business owner adjacent to the auto action. Mr. Vogt explained many of the problems that occur on auction days. These include people parking vehicles in his reserved spaces to repair cars. There is no provision by Mission City Auto Action for refuge disposal or restroom facilities. There is much trash left on the lot and Mr. Vogt's property is used by some people as a toilet. Mr. Vogt also stated that there is a great concern with people parking on the south side of Main Street and running across the street to the Auto Action. Motion by Thomas to prepare a letter to the City Council requesting immediate action to stop the auctions. Second by Matacia. Motion by Thomas to notify Mission City Auto Action that they are in violation of zoning ordinances. Second by Matacia. MSUC 6-0. The Commission encouraged Mr. Vogt to attend a City Council Meeting and again stress the urgency of this matter. 8. STATUS REPORT ON SHELL OIL COMPANY Staff mentioned that a report will be going to the City Council later this month to approve the street improvement project for Bonita Glen Drive. 9. TRIAL TRAFFIC REGULATION: (a) Parking prohibited during certain hours on "J" Street and Corte Maria Avenue Staff reported back on the signs posted prohibiting cars from parking on "J" Street and Corte Maria A venue during certain hours. Signs were posted on Thursday, November I, 1990 and a review of the traffic conditions show that they are operating effectively. Staff Recommendation: That the safety Commission recommend to City Council that the Trial Traffic Regulation be made permanent. -3- 7-' Safety Commi....ion Meeting May 9, 1991 Minutes (b) All-way stop at the intersection of Avenida YsidoralCalle Santiago/Rain Forest Road Staff reported back on the all-way stop sign at the intersection of Avenida YsidoralCalle Santiago/Rain Forest Road. Signs were posted on Thursday, October 25, 1990 and a review of the traffic conditions show that they are operating effectively. There have been no reported accidents at this intersection since the all-way stop was installed. Staff Recommendation: That the safety Commission recommend to City Council that the Trial Traffic Regulation be made permanent. (c) Parking prohibition for vehicles over 6 feet in height on East Flower Street Staff reported back on the prohibition of parking for vehicles over 6 feet in height on East Flower Street. The purpose of this six-foot vehicle height parking restriction was to prevent large vehicles from parking in a manner which may affect visibility of motorists exiting from the Eucalyptus Grove apartment complex from seeing oncoming traffic. Signs were posted on Monday October 29, 1990 and a review of the traffic conditions show that they are operating effectively. Staff Recommendation: That the safety Commission recommend to City Council that the Trial Traffic Regulation be made permanent. Motion by Thomas to accept staff recommendations. Matacia second. MSUC 6-0. 10. STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORT: C.I.P. STATUS REPORT FY90-91 Staff mentioned that the contractor has started work on the signal modifications for Broadway and "I" Streets and the flashing red beacon for southbound Hilltop Drive at E. Rienstra Street. 11. ORAL COMMUNlCATIONS- Tadeusz Pieknik, 72 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Mr. Pieknik is the owner of a property at 616 3rd Avenue, which is a PreschooUDay Care Center. Mr. Pieknik informed the Commission that he did not receive any notice of the intention of the Safety Commission or of this meeting. Mr. Pieknik stated that if the city went ahead with plans to prohibit on street parking in the 600 block of Third Avenue, then the patrons to his business would not have any place to park and walk their children into the center. The location is equipped only with a small one-car driveway. He wanted to know how the parents would drop off their children with no parking. Staff informed the Commission that all businesses on Third Avenue received notification of these proceedings. The letters were addressed to "OccupantJResidentlTenant." Mr. Pieknik indicated that he was the owner of the property and rented to another party. The Commission informed Mr. Pieknik that the matter has already been acted upon and it would be up to him to go the City Council before any official action was taken. -4- 7-1/J