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Home My WebLink About1991/06/11 Item 8 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item -S Meeting Date 6/11/91 ITEM TITLE: Resolution ",q'J- Affirming the - All-Way Stop at the intersect i on Sant i ago/Ra in Forest RO:d",J., 1')Jd/ Director of Public Work~ If Trial Traffic Regulation of Avenida YSidora/Calle SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: City Manager, 'f-- , (4/5ths Vote: Yes___No-x-) On October 11, 1990, a trial traffic regulation establishing an all-way stop at the intersection of Avenida Ysidora/Calle Santiago/Rain Forest Road was implemented pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.12.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Signs for the all-way stop at this intersection were installed on October 25, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolution to make the trial 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 provl 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: Previous: Schedul ell - Soecial Stoos Reauired Intersection Traffic Stoooed On Sians Avenida Ysidora None 0 Ca 11 e Santiago " 0/0 Rain Forest Road " 0 Avenida Ysidora Avenida Ysidora NB 1 Ca 11 e Sant i ago Ca 11 e Sant i ago EB/WB 1/1 Rain Forest Road Rain Forest Road SB 1 Present: The City Engineer determined the need to install all-way stop signs on all streets entering the subject intersection. Previously, east/west Calle Santiago traffic and north/south Avenida Ysidora/Rain Forest Road traffic were not controlled by stop signs. There was one reported accident within the 12-month period of 10/89-9/90. This accident was of the type that may be cons i de red suscept i b 1 e to correct i on by the i nsta 11 at i on of an all-way stop. The all-way stop trial traffic regulation was initially established because of a sight restriction problem that was considered a potential accident risk. <;..1 Page 2, Item ~ Meeting Date 6/11/91 The all-way stop was installed on October 25, 1990, and has been in place for a trial period of almost eight (8) months. 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. There is a curve and hill on Calle Santiago near the intersection of Avenida Ysidora. These two features plus landscaping at the corner create restricted visibility for motorists. An open space area, Del Rey Park, located near the intersect ion, provides a school age pedestri an route to Chul a Vi sta Hill s elementary school and adj acent play areas. These factors const itute justification for an all-way stop control under the provisions of the recently adopted All-Way Stop Council policy under the Unusual Condition Warrant. A revi ew of the traffi c condi t ions show that the all-way stop is operating effectively. Since the all-way stop was installed there have been no reported accidents at this intersection. Therefore, staff recommends that the trial traffic regulation be made permanent. At the Safety Commi ss i on meeting of October 11, 1990, the Safety Commi ssi 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. 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'> Li N a; '" DE r . ,r.'<7 { _D~:~1L_ ~~T~ _1~J1if11 TIT L E AREA PLAT I <l-5 ---- RESOLUTION No.Jl,t92 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AFFIRMING THE TRIAL TRAFFIC REGULATION - ALL WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENIDA YSIDORA/CALLE SANTIAGO/RAIN FOREST ROAD The City Council of the City of Chula vista does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, on October II, 1990, a trial traffic regulation establishing an all-way stop at the intersection of Avenida Ysidora/Calle Santiago/Rain Forest Road was implemented pursuant to the provisions of section 10.12.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code and signs for the all-way stop at this intersection were installed on October 25, 1990; and WHEREAS, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby amend Schedule II of the Traffic Regulations to establish an all-way stop at the intersection of Avenida Ysidora/Calle Santiago/Rain Forest Road as follows: Schedule II - Special stops Required Intersection Traffic Stopped On Signs . o 0/0 o Previous: Avenida Ysidora Calle Santiago Rain Forest Road None . Present: Avenida Ysidora Calle Santiago Rain Forest Road Avenida Ysidora NB Calle Santiago EB/WB Rain Forest Road SB 1 1/1 1 John P. Lippitt, Public Works 8939a Director of Approved as to form by ""~ ~g~ Attorney Presented by ~-6 !H.MQRAtf!!!!.M / DATE: November 6, 1990 Fil e: CV -027 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council VIA: FROM: John D. Goss, City Manager John P. Lippitt, Director of Public Work~ Establishing a Trial Traffic Regulation SUBJECT: Pursuant to the provi s ions of Sect i on 10.12.030 of the Chula Vi sta Muni ci pa 1 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 II - SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED Intersection Traffic Stopped On Sions Presently: Avenida Ysidora Ca 11 e Sant i ago Rain Forest Road None o Proposed: Avenida Ysidora Ca 11 e Sant i ago Rain Forest Road Avenida Vsidora Ca 11 e Sant i ago Rain Forest Road NB EB/WB SB 4 The change shown above is a result of a review of traffic accident records. There was one reported accident in the past year. This accident was of the type that may be cons i dered suscept i b 1 e to correct i on by the i nsta 11 at i on of an all-way stop. Using the established warrants for all-way stops, this intersection received a total of twelve (12) points out of a possible fifty (50) points. Thus not satisfying the warrants for installation. The City Engineer has determined the need to install all-way stop signs on all streets entering the subject intersection. Presently east/west Calle Santiago traffic and north/south Avenida Ysidora/Rain Forest Road traffic are not controlled by stop signs. The proposed stop signs for this intersection will establish an all-way stop controlled intersection. This trial traffic regulation will reduce the number of traffic accidents at the subject intersection and mitigate the reduced sight distance due to the roadway geometrics and adjacent land use. Said regulations 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 Commission meeting of October 11, 1990, the Safety Commission voted 6-0 to concur with staff and establ ish this trial traffic regulation. All area residents were notified of the Safety Commission meeting. No opposition from area residents was heard. WPC 5225E <l-7 /OS" 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. V ogt 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 TRAFFlC 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 Avenue during certain hours. Signs were posted on Thursday, November 1, 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- ~-sr 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, C4 91910 Mr. Pieknik is the owner of a property at 616 3rd Avenue, which is a Preschool/Day 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 A venue received notification of these proceedings. The letters were addressed to " OccupantlResidentlTenant. " 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- V-CJ