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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/2016 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley November 9, 2016 7:00 p.m. Municipal Center Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Secretary Joe Shaw. Members Present: Nick Francis, Charles Grawe, Fred Puente, Matt Saam, Joe Shaw Members Absent: Linda Dolan, Arthur Zimmerman Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, City Engineer, Aaron Kellas, Civil Engineer Others Present: Judy Shirk 2. Approval of Agenda As a resident was present for tentative Item 5C, the group agreed to move the discussion regarding Hayes Road to Item 5A. MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Francis to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5-0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of September 14, 2016 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Francis moved, second by Mr. Puente, to approve the Minutes of September 14, 2016 as presented. Motion passed 5-0. 5A. Traffic Concerns on Haves Rd South of 1451' St A resident expressed concern about traffic volumes and speed on Hayes Road. The resident's dog was hit by a car on Hayes Road earlier in the year. The resident said that Community Center field event parking on either side of Hayes Road reduces sight lines and obscures pedestrian and driver visibility in the area. This problem occurs just north of the resident's property on the west side of the road. The resident distributed neighborhood concerns she collected over the Internet. The resident also expressed belief that traffic speeds average 50 miles per hour on the roadway. Mr. Anderson was not able to relocate a recent traffic study on the roadway. The group discussed possible parking restrictions extending from the resident's driveway to the north where there is a pedestrian crossing. The group also discussed possible traffic calming measures. MOTION: Ms. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Saam, to recommend 1) installing No Parking signage on the west side of Hayes Road in the zone between the driveway for the property at 160 Hayes Road and the north side of the intersection with Haven Drive; 2)installing temporary driver feedback signs to gather traffic data on the roadway in the spring; and 3)request the City Engineer study options for possible traffic calming measures. Motion passed 5-0. 5B. Guidelines on Use of Driver Feedback and Speed Advisory Signs Mr. Saam explained that the Council adopted Public Works policies for the Streets Division. These policies included guidelines on the use of the driver feedback equipment. Staff reviewed the policies and proposed several modifications to the policy language. The revisions define three types of equipment-1) the mobile radar trailer, 2) the fixed feedback signs (as currently found on Garden View Drive), and 3) the mobile portable signs. The revisions also create a distinction between two types of mobile portable signs. The smaller portable signs are intended for single-lane per direction roadways with posted speeds under 40 miles per hour. The larger portable signs are intended for multi-lane roadways with posted speeds exceeding 35 miles per hour. MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Francis, to recommend the proposed revisions to the driver feedback equipment guidelines in the policy. Motion passed 5-0. 5C.Request for Permanent Speed Advisory Signs on Pennock Ave Mr. Anderson said the portable signs were left on Pennock Avenue for an extended period of time. Speed data was collected in various sign configurations. The data did not show a significant difference in recorded speeds between times when the sign was active and visible to drivers and times that the sign was in stealth mode and not visible to the drivers. The Committee discussed the requests received for such signs on other roadways around the city. MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Francis, to recommend the City attempt to find funding to purchase up to two additional sets of portable signs to increase the number available to deploy throughout the city. Motion passed 5-0. 5D.Traffic and Speeds Concerns on Everest Avenue Mr. Anderson said concerns have been raised about traffic on this wooded and winding residential roadway. Because of the nature of the roadway, the portable trailer may be more effective at gaining the attention of drivers. The Public Works Department plans to deploy data collection devices in the spring. Mr. Francis recommended that the Police Department continue to emphasize enforcement on the roadway. MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Puente, to recommend the Police Department continue to emphasize enforcement. Motion passed 5-0. 5E.Set 2017 Meeting Schedule MOTION: Mr. Puente moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to set the meeting schedule for the second Wednesdays of the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Motion passed 5-0. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns Mr. Francis said there continue to be concerns over traffic on 1601' Street. Public Works Concerns Mr. Anderson said a resident requested to keep handicapped child signs on their neighborhood. Staff will respond that these signs are no longer supported by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and are no longer deployed by the City. 6B.Educational Issues There were no new educational issues. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Puente moved, second by Mr. Francis, to adjourn. Motion passed 5 - 0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.