HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-2006 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES (2) . Caldwell City Traffic Commission Minutes
June 5th , 2006 10:30 AM
Present: Chairman Gordon Law, Mayor Nancolas, Chief Wendelsdorf
Secretary: Tammy Frans
Old Business APPROVED
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1. Intersection on Maple & Airport (Mr. & Mrs. Pearson)
Chief Sobba was not available; topic to be continued in July meting
2. Caldwell Bus Stop System Discussion — Valley Regional Transit.
Stephen and Kelli from Valley Regional Transit (VRT), returned for further discussion
regarding implementing a transit route inclusive of Caldwell.
In response to questions/ concerns discussed in the May TC meeting, VRT provided the
following information;
• To Address advertising concerns, VRT provided a copy of their Transit Bus
Advertising Policy for review
• The system is currently set-up as "open-call", therefore no fare counts are available
at this time
• Licensing Agreements between the City of Caldwell and VRT will be "per stop".
• Details of the license agreement are still to be negotiated.
• Regarding ADA compliancy, VRT is not required to upgrade existing facilities to be
ADA compliant, however;
o VRT has a para-transit system available in lieu of all stops being ADA
compliant
o Any "New/ Added" stops must be ADA Compliant
In addition, suggestions submitted by Chief Wendelsdorf were reviewed and discussed.
The motion was made and Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to allow VRT to go
forward with the project provided the project include a package to go before City Council.
�� ��, Provide Gordon Law with a draft of the proposed License Agreement
New Business
1. "No U-Turn" sign on Centennial Blvd — Candy Nichols.
Ms. Nichols submitted a request for the above signage to eliminate drivers from
circumventing proper procedure when exiting the freeway. Westbound drivers wishing to
turn left on to Centennial Blvd. are instead turning right, going a short distance and then
making a U-turn in order to avoid a lengthy wait in line on the off ramp. The motion was
made and Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to have the situation reviewed.
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• 2. Request for Speed Bumps — Marilyn Freeman
Ms. Freeman requested speed bumps on the 604 block of Oak street for reasons of safety
due to increased volume in traffic. The motion was made and Traffic Commission agreed
unanimously to have Chief Wendelsdorf communicate the commission's uniformed
response to same requests.
�,��, „ ,,. ° Send correspondence to Ms. Freeman
3. Request for "One-Way" or "No Left Turn" at 403 Blaine — Thomas Tingey
Mr. Tingey's address is parallel to an uninterrupted, two block section on the South side of
Blaine Street occupied by an Albertson's store and parking area. The continuity of this
section displaces "one-way" signage that would otherwise be posted in the vicinity of Mr.
Tingey's office. The motion was made and Traffic Commission aq�reed unanimously to place
additional "One-Way" signage were typical signage would be if 4 Street went through and
also request SET to paint an exiting arrow in their parking lot driveway.
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4. Request for "Stop Sign" on Laster Lane — Dr. John Blayney
Dr. and Mrs. Blayney submitted the above request on behalf of themselves and their
neighbors. Development in this area has generated substantial traffic.
The motion was made and Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to place appropriate
"S eed Limit" si ns as City standards direct.
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5. Additional defined Cross-walks requested — Paul Alldredge
� With the safety of pedestrians in mind, Mr. Alldredge has requested additional "defined"
Cross-walks at various locations, most specifically around Jefferson Middle School and
Wilson Elementary School. The Commission noted that cross-walks at non-designated
intersections are dangerous, creating a sense of false security in pedestrians. The
characteristics of an area need to drive pedestrians to a"secure" intersection for crossing.
The motion was made and Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to have City
Engineering respond by letter explaining reservations in implementing cross-walks at non-
desi nated intersection.
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Commissions concerns.
6. Vacation Request (Lucky Way St.) — Ernest Oropeza
A second request, incited by a previously submitted request by Schuylar Enochs, to vacate
R-O-W along a portion of Lucky Way between Brian Ave. and Ray Ave was received from
Mr. Orpeza. Enoch Schuylars request was placed on City Council Agenda to be heard the
evening of 6-5-06. Being reserved, even reluctant, in vacating public R-O-W the Traffic
Commission chose to table the issue considering any action at this time to be premature.
The issue was tabled to be re-visited next month.
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The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for July 5 at 10:30 am
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