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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1999 0505 CC REG ITEM 10CAGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK new ITEM __L Q_* * C.* CITY OF TMOO12�AAiR�, CAl IFOi�'�TIA city C� 3flC11 i eetilig of 5 -5--479 ACTION: ��Pr6 ✓ec1 �i-do„�fca� Mesa . Nc. �7�.« loo I qq'i O2. BY: access Y; TO,: The Honorable City Council FROM: Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works DATE: April 27, 1999 (Council Meeting 5 -5 -99) pe rl ('n e'cc.c h wl avk anci Schhoot ��ar�jl�A�4q C7i SUBJECT: Consider Traffic Control Measures at and near the Intersection of Christian Barrett Drive at Trailcrest Drive is A ' • 5NR On April 21 the City Council considered a Resolution establishing a NO STOPPING ANYTIME zone across the street from Peach Hill Elementary School, on the south side of Christian Barrett Drive immediately east and west of Trailcrest Drive. [See Exhibit 1 for an aerial photo of the subject area] This action was recommended in order to improve visibility for northbound traffic turning left or right onto Christian Barrett Drive. On April 21 the City Council also received a petition (Exhibit 2) from residents in the area, expressing concerns about the proposed parking restrictions and requesting that certain other traffic control measures be considered for the subject intersection. DISCUSSION A. Off -Site Parking at Peach Hill Elementary School Christian Barrett Drive is used for parking by the faculty and staff at Peach Hill Elementary School. It is also used for parking, loading and unloading by the parents of students attending that school. B. Visibility for Trailcrest Traffic In response to concerns raised by a local resident, staff investigated the traffic congestion and related problems at the subject intersection. It was the determination of staff that the visibility for northbound traffic attempting to turn Trailcrest CB2 INIURI Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive April 27, 1999 Page 2 onto Christian Barrett Drive, would be greatly improved if there were no vehicles parked on the south side of the street immediately east and west of the intersection. As discussed above, a Resolution (Exhibit 4) was prepared to establish a NO STOPPING zone on the south side of the street one hundred feet east and west of the intersection. C. Parking Time Limits On April 21 there was discussion of investigating the benefits of limiting the NO STOPPING regulations to during school hours only. As mentioned by local residents, the area in question is not used for parking at any time other than during school hours. Although such a limited time parking restriction could be considered, it would appear that this measure is not needed. D. Parking at the Peach Hill Park Parking Lot On April 21 there was discussion of the feasibility and utility of encouraging the use of the park parking lot by the faculty and staff of Peach Hill Elementary School. There was also discussion of the need, if any, of constructing certain modifications to allow traffic to flow between the school parking lot and the park parking lot. There are no restrictions to the use of the park parking lot by the school staff. School administrators could take steps to encourage such use. The School District may even wish to consider site modification to allow traffic to flow between the two parking lots. E. Roadway Geometrics and Vehicle Speeds The concerns raised by the Petition center around the design (curves and grade) of Christian Barrett Drive and the speed of vehicles traveling this street. A number of traffic improvements are suggested in the Petition to address these concerns. F. Advance Flashing Warning Signal One of the improvements suggested in the Petition is that the City install a Flashing Warning Signal near Christian Barrett Drive and Candlewood Court, to warn westbound traffic that they are approaching a School. Such an installation would be very costly. It is recommended that the City Council first consider other traffic control measures and evaluate the effectiveness of those measures prior to considering this option. Prk CB Trailcrest2 000 -510 Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive April 27, 1999 Page 3 G. Double Yellow Center Line It is recommended that a double yellow centerline be painted on Christian Barrett Drive from the four -way Stop at Peach Hill Road easterly to the four -way STOP at Cedarpine Lane. This method of traffic control will help to keep traffic on the proper side of the street. Traffic so contained may tend to travel at a lower rate of speed than traffic using the entire roadway. H. KEEP CLEAR The Petition suggests painting "KEEP CLEAR" at the [easterly] driveway to the School. Staff is in support of this suggestion. I. Crosswalks The Petition suggests that painted crosswalks be installed. It is the view of staff that "painted" crosswalks should not be installed at any "uncontrolled" intersection. Should the City Council direct the installation of a Three -Way STOP at the subject intersection, it is recommended that YELLOW crosswalks be installed at the south and the east legs of the intersection. J. Crossing Guard There was mention at the April 21 meeting of placing a Crossing Guard at the subject intersection. It is the view of staff that there are very likely not enough pedestrian crossing at this location to warrant a crossing guard. It is recommended that other traffic control measures be installed and evaluated prior to investigating further the need or justification for this option. It should be noted that the approximate annual cost of providing a crossing guard is $6,600. K. Three -Way STOP Intersection 1. Prior Discussion: The Petition requests that the subject intersection be designated a Three -Way STOP intersection. This option was briefly discussed by the City Council on April 21. 2. Use of STOP Signs: Attached as Exhibit 5, for your reference, is information pertaining to the accepted parameters for the installation of STOP signs. These Prk CB Trailcrest2 000511 Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive April 27, 1999 Page 4 guidelines do not recommend the use of STOP signs for the purpose of speed control. The primary purpose of a STOP sign is to clarify which vehicle at an intersection has the right of way. The information attached as Exhibit 5 includes: a) a "handout" on STOP signs; b) the Traffic Policy adopted by another city regarding STOP signs; and, c) the STOP signs policies from the Caltrans Traffic Manual. 3. Warrant Study: A Stop Sign Warrant Study has not been performed to determine whether or not any of the Warrants for a Three -way STOP can be met at the subject intersection. In the view of staff, it is unlikely that such a study would find that any Warrants are met for such an installation. 4. Traffic Engineer Recommendation: Absent a Stop Sign Warrant Study, the City Traffic Engineer offers no recommendation regarding the subject intersection. In general, the City Traffic Engineer does not recommend the installation of STOP signs unless warrants are met. 5. City Council Determination: The City Council may find that certain unique circumstances require the installation of a Three -Way STOP at the subject intersection. 6. Design Immunity: Cities rely on those provisions of the law pertaining to design immunity when faced with litigation involving the proper use and installation of traffic control devices. In order to be protected by design immunity the installation of STOP signs at the subject intersection making it a Three -Way STOP must have been approved by the legislative body prior to the installation, and the approval by the legislative body must have been based upon substantial reasonable evidence in support of said installation. 7. Unique Characteristics: Staff has identified certain unique characteristics which exist at and in the vicinity of the subject intersection, which could be used to support the above mentioned City Council action. Those unique characteristics are listed below as follows: a. The intersection is located at an Elementary School where uncommon pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns occur, such as the stopping of vehicles and the loading and unloading of passengers; b. The intersection lies on a pedestrian "Route to School;" Prk CB Trailcrest2 000 -512 Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive' April 27, 1999 Page 5 c. The geometric design of Christian Barrett Drive is such that visibility is impaired for both eastbound traffic (horizontal curve) and westbound traffic (horizontal and vertical curve); and, d. Due to the above described geometric design of Christian Barrett Drive, sight- distance (visibility) is limited for northbound traffic entering the intersection. 8. City Council Action: The City Council may wish to designate the subject intersection a Three -Way STOP intersection. A Resolution (Exhibit 3) has been prepared should the City Council wish to take that. action. The above list of unique characteristics is set forth in that Resolution. 9. Visibility of STOP Signs at Intersection: • The curb is painted RED on the south side of the street at the west approach to the intersection, to prevent parking near a fire hydrant. This parking prohibition will insure that oversized vehicles do not park in this area and block the visibility of the STOP sign for eastbound traffic. • There is a driveway to the School property located just east of the intersection (see Photo attached as Exhibit 1) . In order to insure that there will be adequate visibility of the STOP sign for westbound traffic, Section 4 of the above mentioned Resolution (Exhibit 3) directs that the curb be painted RED (approximately twenty feet [201]) from the STOP sign easterly to the driveway. L. Options 1. Centerline [Installation of a double yellow center line from Peach Hill Road to Cedarpine Lane] : It is recommended that this centerline strip be installed. 2. Keep Clear [Installation of a KEEP CLEAR street marking] :. It is the recommendation of staff that KEEP CLEAR marking be installed in the westbound lane of Christian Barrett Drive at the entry to the easterly driveway to the School property. 3. Three -Way STOP [Installation of STOP signs for all three directions of traffic at the subject intersection].: Should the City Council determine that the subject intersection should be designated a Three -Way STOP, it will be necessary for the City Council to adopt a Resolution making that Prk CB Trailcrest2 Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive April 27, 1999 Page 6 designation. A draft Resolution for this purpose has been prepared and is attached as Exhibit 3. It should be noted that this resolution also prohibits parking in certain areas in order to provide for adequate visibility of the new STOP signs. 4. NO STOPPING Zone [Establishment 'of a NO STOPPING ANYTIME zone on the south side of the street, one hundred feet east and west of the subject intersection] : It is recommended that this parking restriction be established in order to improve the visibility of drivers turning onto Christian Barrett Drive from Trailcrest Drive. It should be mentioned that if STOP signs are installed on Christian Barrett Drive, there would be less need for this NO STOPPING restriction. 5. Time Limits to Parking Restrictions: [Limiting the parking restrictions to school hours only]: If the above NO STOPPING restrictions are adopted, it is recommended that there be no time limits. The visibility problem exists no matter the time of day. Also, there is little need for parking in this area when school is not in session. 6. Crosswalks [Installation of painted crosswalks] : If the City Council directs the installation of a Three -Way STOP at the subject intersection, it is recommended that a YELLOW crosswalk be placed at the south leg and the east leg of the intersection. 7. Crossing Guard: [Placement of a Crossing Guard at the subject intersection] : Staff recommends that no action be taken by the City at this time to investigate the need or necessity of the placement of a crossing guard at this intersection. 8. Flashing Signal: [Installation of a Flashing Warning Signal east of the School for westbound traffic] : Staff recommends that no action be taken by the City at this time to investigate the need or necessity of this installation. RECOMMENDED ACTION A. Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Direct staff to proceed with Options 1 (installation of a double yellow center line) and Option 2 (installation of KEEP CLEAR markings) as described in Section L of this report. Prk CB Trailcrest2 Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive April 27, 1999 Page 7 2. Adopt the Resolution attached as Exhibit 4, establishing "No Stopping Anytime" zones on Christian Barrett Drive immediately east and west of Trailcrest Drive. B. Staff further recommends that, if the City Council wishes to establish a Three -Way STOP at the subject intersection, that the City Council take the following additional action: 3. Adopt the Resolution attached as Exhibit 3, designating Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive a STOP intersection. 4. Direct staff to proceed with Option 6 (placement of YELLOW crosswalks at the intersection) as described in Section L of this report. Prk CB Trailcrest2 7 7 p - s / .ay$a tc Pik t Mrs wax 4 Wit x -. I �d ra Jk.w A'P,, a a Mm JIM r } LL f r, s- a r +` W - n' v d M FFF a a. Z TO: Steven Keuny, Moorpark City Manager Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works Patrick Hunter, Mayor Christopher Evans, Mayor Pro Tem Clint D. Harper, Councilmember Debbie Rodgers, Councilmember John E. Wozniak, Councilmember CC: Sgt. Brad Clifton, Moorpark Police Department David Pollock, MUSD President Dr. Duffy, iv1USD District Superintendent FROM: Debbie West. DATE: April 15, 1999 4-v 1j12_11q9 119enJC -1- --f:+Cfy� 10- FA b SUBJECT: Intersection of Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive APR 16 1999 G1 T Y Cat - MUUfiPARK 799 MOORPARK AVENUE MOQRPARK, CAS, 93021 ("M con_Pga/; The attached petition was generated as a result of Kenneth Gilbert's resolution to the traffic problems that occur at the intersection of Christian Barrett and Trailcrest. Mr. Gilbert's proposed resolution is to make the south -east side, of Trailcrest, on Christian Barrett, a "No Parking" zone. Many of the citizens who are affected by this intersection on a daily /regular basis have signed the petition in order to notify the City of Moorpark of their concern and expected solution to this traffic problem. The institution of a "No Parking" zone will NOT correct the blind curve problem nor will it stop the speeding and blind U -turns. It will not provide safe passage for kids /adults crossing Christian Barrett. The blind curve problem exists regardless of ears parked on Christian Barrett. Reducing the available parking in front of the Peach Hill Svhool will cause even more double parked cars on the north -side of Christian Barrett, more gridlock of cars waiting to Dark, non - compliance of the "No Parking" zone, and a large number of irate parents. I understand that stop signs can not be installed in every place that people request them. However, this intersection not only involves the residents living on Trailcrest and Christian Barrett but it involves hundreds of children on a regular basis. The Police Department is aware of the speeding problems on Christian Barrett. One child has already been hit by a car (attached is a letter written by her mother). Motorists making turns onto Christian Barrett and pedestrians must play Russian Roulette each and every time they enter the intersection. We are requesting that the City of Moorpark take serious consideration of this petition and act accordingly. Thank you. (For those individuals who did not receive copies of the signatures, there are a total of 167 signatures:) Attachments 4/15/1999 To Whom It May Concern: Once again the intersection of Christian Barrett and Trailcrest has come to my attention. In 1995 on the day before Thanksgiving, a car struck my eight -year -old daughter at that intersection. Jasmine had stayed after school for chorus practice so she left approximately one hour after school let out. No one actually witnessed the accident, but the end result was Jasmine was under the van with cuts, scrapes, bruises and two broken collarbones. To this day she has occasional back pain, which I find .very sad for a young child. At that time, I wrote a letter to Peach Hill School complaining about the lack of a cross walk, crossing guards, school zone signs, or traffic signs which I felt should be in place; after all it is right in front of an elementary school. I was told that the school had no jurisdiction over the surrounding streets and that they would be happy to forward the letter on to the city. The city never responded. Now another request for these essential changes is being made and I hope the city will cooperate before there are any further accidents. There is no need for a child to lose his life for lack of a stop sign, Sincerely, Diana Grace 13768 Laurelhurst Rd. Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 523 -0455 TO: Steven Kueny, Moorpark City Manager Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works FROM: Debbie West Concerned Parents of Children Attending Peach Hill School & Flory (the undersigned) Residents of the Ialorthview and Steeple Hill Neighborhoods (the undersigned) Carlos Pagan, Peach Hill Elementary School Principal & Teachers (the undersigned) DATE: March 24, 1999 SUBJECT: 'INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRI7VE AND TRAILLCREST DRIVE COPIES: Patrick Hunter, Mayor; Sgt. Brad Clifton, Moorpark Police Dept.; David Pollock, MUSD President; Dr. Duffy, MUSD District Superintendent The neighborhoods of Northview and Steeple Hill have been experiencing an. INCREASE IN TRAFFIC AND SPEEDING during the past 11+ years. The main street that runs through the neighborhoods is CHRISTIAN BARRETT. This street runs on a DECLINING CURVED HILL from East to West. The street has many blind curves. At the bottom of the hill is the intersection of Christian Barrett and Trailcrest. There are BLIND CURVES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRAILCREST INTERSECTION. Due to the steep hill, many CARS ARE SPEEDING DOWN Christian Barrett and many of them make quick turns onto Trailcrest Drive. In order to make a left turn from Trailcrest onto Christian Barrett you must PULL OUT IN i 0 '1 HE MIDDLE OF THE STREET TO DETERMINE IF TRAFFIC IS APPROACHING. Due to the blind curve, this holds true whether cars are parked on the south side of Christian Barrett or not. This is an incredibly UNSAFE maneuver. This intersection is also the home of the PEACH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. During the morning school hours, there are AT LEAST 350 CARS AND NUMEROUS BUSES ENTERING AND LEAVING THIS INTERSECTION for children drop off and pick up, parent parking, and teacher parking. This number does not include area residents who must drive through this intersection to go to work, etc. Additionally, there are AT LEAST 300 CHILDREN AND ADULTS that are WALKING ACROSS THIS INTERSECTION to go to Peach Hill Elementary School or catch the bus going to Flory School. Each and every school morning, the curbs and streets of Christian Barrett and Trailcrest are crowded by cars and children. It is not uncommon to see DOUBLE - PARKED CARS, CARS PARKED ON THE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION, CARS MAKING QUICK TURNS ONTO TRAILCREST AND INTO RESIDENTS DRIVEWAYS. All this is happening WHILE CHILDREN AND ADULT S ARE WALKING on the sidewalks, driveways, and crossing the street. TURNS MADE from Trailcrest onto Christian Barrett are made BLINDLY, since there are blind curves on both sides of the street and parked cars that block the site distance even more. Children and adults that are WALKING ACROSS Christian Barrett from Trailcrest must also ENTER THE INT ERSECTION BLINDLY, before they can determine if traffic is approaching. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED BEFORE A SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURS. This dangerous situation has prompted us to request that the City of Moorpark install the following: 1) STOP SIGNS and CROSSWALKS on Christian Barrett where it intersects Trailcrest; 2) FLASHING YELLOW CAUTION LIGHT on the corner of Christian Barrett and Candlewood; 3) KEEP CLEAR painted on Christian Barrett next to the school driveway. A police presence should be made initially and periodically to insure traffic compliance. 00051a INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAYLCREST DRIVE The following signatures represent agreement to this request_ NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER f bv"a y_ ZLLL ' 3ggoo C'r�s &few, v4 — f��c�i CJ�j.� 0 756A Saq -S os S� _-3 —<7 0 5r->2-9 - %ice OflaAv-eq X21- l 4i d 000!11 0 INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE The following signatures represent agreement to this request. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER A6!3 C CN DPI ✓ �► � ��� 4�01 r ol -T2 3 22j� 1� -� �5c J)of 3 < -e-,)4, 7-? 14" 41 �7 000521 INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE The following signatures represent agreement to this request. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER _J��AZU-Lz L<-67(� 3 fty� T� 3 V�b 405 I L ape- V z (°-)L 5a l C� L' Yl ( Ci 7fr4; lC r i --�9 -'Ile 7 Z�k z� �r 12- M41 Qr-ii DW ck 3!cna �I0 &0 i)m � 0 �,e5 T' ,9 rr, C-111 N 11 -- S2 Q0157 INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE The f011OWing signatures represent agreement to this request. NAMEAT)n-P-P0%Q, —1-1 — I n„ --- -7 -4a - -S 2-3 - -3'f 7 2 ll�q I � 7,j—;-, Ll --T>vP(r-e V 6/; � �� ►.,) - L flo � r /-Qrs ll<'ocr�cf� g/ / D) bortv;ff la" v A 1-2 2 ?36 20 W5 � ""-L- "///, �/ M-�L INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE The following signatures represent agreement to this request_ NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER • A _ l 7-3 � �.�3 �j1 /�/� 7/�� �/�y S v f j"1 /,' � f , ia'RA 1 1 :E /i7 F ' �i'1'1SC1n/1 I,) C) RZ, �- Z I - F�s/670-/(-A/b 6 �1-13z,41pe#000 �p /1 44. S�y-7 Pg3 (D5 5-21! -1 -7c k t� p ) cd (00—) J��z1'2 -'9 s -336 c.�.Q crc�fi �3 L LOC a 55-3-9531 3-7-1 1 s-� :bY sb� s� ct 3c, 2 t ,53 0 —1t 1 G� ' � r C --7 1 000524 9 W u )Lt> INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST'DRIVE The following signatures represent Agreement to this request. J (30052-5 - ��ii MWO 1 M 1 �I La fill �,1jI , i1 ♦' NJ q Milli! ii ji� ♦ �s s � ji I - I rA s 11 , IM / J (30052-5 INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE The following signatures represent agreement to this request. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER c� �A OL 01- /-,� U34(i-5-Vad W r- 000526 INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE The following signatures represent agreement to this request. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER 000527 INTERSECTION OYCHRISnAN BARRETIr DRI1,74 ND TRAILCREST'DR VE The wing signatures represent agreement to this request. NAME ADDRESS HO NUMB a g �,��� �i> J� J 1 � � U1�;1 Y �� J�`�✓ .mod . C� 0 OO528 INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE The following signatures represent agreement to this request. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Ito S- f i i ,Sj S-f -70 000�� �W , 5 RESOLUTION NO. 99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE AND TRAILCREST DRIVE A STOP INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF A STOP SIGNS AT ALL ENTRANCES THERETO WHEREAS, Section 21354 of the California Vehicle Code authorizes the City to designate any intersection under its jurisdiction a stop intersection and erect STOP signs at one or more entrances thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, in order to better provide for the public safety, it is necessary and appropriate to place STOP signs at all entrances to the intersection of Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That certain unique conditions exist at and in the vicinity of the intersection of Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive, which justify the placement of STOP signs at all entrances to said intersection, said conditions being summarized as follows: a. The intersection is located at an Elementary School where uncommon pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns occur, such as the stopping of vehicles and the loading and unloading of passengers; b. The intersection lies on a pedestrian "Route to School;" c. The geometric design of Christian Barrett Drive is such that visibility is impaired for both eastbound traffic (horizontal curve) and westbound traffic (horizontal and vertical curve); and, d. Due to the above described geometric design of Christian Barrett Drive, sight- distance (visibility) is limited for northbound traffic entering the intersection. Section 2. That the intersection of Christian Barrett Drive and Trailcrest Drive, as identified on Exhibit 'A' attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby designated a stop intersection and that STOP signs shall be erected at all entrances thereto. Resolution No. 99- Page 2 Section 3. That the Public Works Director is hereby directed to provide for the installation and maintenance of appropriate signs and markings to effectuate the traffic controls required by Section 2 of this resolution. Section 4. That, in order to provide adequate visibility of the STOP sign for westbound traffic, the curb on the north side of Christian Barrett Drive shall be painted RED from the STOP sign for westbound traffic easterly approximately twenty feet (201) to an existing driveway. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 1999. ATTESTED: City Cler Patrick Hunter, Mayor ��t N O � N rt rt N- O kD e RESOLUTION NO. 99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING NO STOPPING ANYTIME ZONES ON CHRISTIAN BARRETT DRIVE EAST AND WEST OF TRAILCREST DRIVE WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22507 of the California Vehicle Code, the City Council may establish parking restrictions on any local street; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the establishment of certain parking restrictions, as described herein, will improve traffic safety. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That NO STOPPING ANYTIME zones be established on the south side of Christian Barrett Drive, as illustrated on Exhibit 'A' attached hereto and described as follows: • From the Beginning Curve Return (BCR) just east of Trailcrest Drive to a point one hundred feet (1001) east of said BCR; and • From the BCR just west of Trailcrest Drive to a point one hundred feet (1001) west of said BCR. SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to have placed and maintained the appropriate signs and /or curb markings giving notice of these parking restrictions and regulations. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 1999. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk Attachments: Exhibit 'A' /5 too N � yv 1. B5 21 U rl �3,cn H- O Cr C-trt p- �01 _z O L� 24 n� Y ' w I DRIVE. B9HM1 ?N, Z 0 H 6 7 8 9 10 O 38 39 5 O O O 4/ .+ *{r•,.ra i 42 43 C) iRMI ,off y +'. 14 s rr.,r`n &B4RMl 014 r 7RISTIAN R,y,a.lo' ' 37 � n0 O tsz.a4 4 33 12 4, 134 r;,� •!` 0 101O 102 10+3 �p4 I04 105 �. n+?/ M 0401 p in x+ 13.3 15 U ' ^I? 3 22 a,' 4 �� 23 , p .'V P I 32 84R^ 133 106 r 3J� /J I , W I woo0 JO m b '1 136 /G 8 013 i� /32 �J � 113 �J1 25 O 107 �- O Oill /9 Il6 O Ill 111 IIO O Q l5 1 131 /// 137 13 28 109 1@8 17 16 IS /4 13 l2 130 0 •r• -\ Ila 119 .120 121 122 . 123 124 0 - p' . /25 O a O LAN9 O /0., 129 Z~ m s. ELMROCK e 143 147 179 41 O27 ?02. 195 194 2G s x o o92 n cn y /5 too N � yv 1. B5 21 U rl �3,cn H- O Cr C-trt p- �01 _z O L� 24 n� Y ' w I 6TOID IO- WHY DON'T THEY PUT IN MORE STOP SIGNS? A stop sign is one of our most valuable and effective control devices when used at the right place. and under the right conditions. It is intended to help drivers,and pedestrians at an intersection decide who has the right -of -way. One common misuse of stop signs is to arbitrarily interrupt through traffic, either by causing: it to stop, or by causing such an inconvenience as to force the traffic to use other routes. Where stop signs are installed as "nuisances" or "speed breakers," there is a high incidence of intentional violation. In those locations where vehicles do stop, the speed reduction is effective only in the immediate vicinity of the stop sign, and frequently speeds are actually higher between intersections. For these reasons, it should not be used as a speed control device. A school crossing may look dangerous for children to use, causing parents to . demand a stop sign to halt traffic. Now a vehicle which had been a problem for 3 seconds while approaching and passing the' intersection *becomes a problem for a much longer period. A situation of indecision is created as to -when to cross as a pedestrian or when to start as a motorist. Normal gaps in traffic through which crossings could be made safely no longer exist. An intersection which previously was not busy now looks like a major intersection. It really isn't — it just looks lice it. it doesn't even Look safer and it usually isn'-t. Most drivers are reasonable and prudent with no intention of maliciously violating traffic regulations; however, when an unreasonable restriction is imposed, it may result in flagrant violations. In such cases, the stop sign can create a false sense of security in a pedestrian and an attitude of contempt in a motorist. These two attitudes can and often do conflict with tragic results. Well - developed, nationally recognized guidelines help to indicate when such controls become necessary. These guidelines take into consideration, among other things, the probability of vehicle �:rriving at an intersection at the same time, the length of time traffic must wait to enter, and the availability of safe crossing opportunities. SLOP 0005 - .5. ep •aa �� POLICY NO.2 BOULEVARD STOP REGULATIONS A. Two -Way Boulevard STOP Control Boulevard STOP regulations will be considered as warranted at an intersection when any one of the following conditions is satisfied. 1. Intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of the normal right of way rule is unduly hazardous 2. -Street entering a through highway or street 3. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area 4. Other intersections where a combination of high speed, restricted. view, and a serious accident record indicates a need for-control by the STOP sign. A STOP sign is not a cure -all, and it is not a substitute for other control devices, or where enforcement of existing sections of the Vehicle Code would prove to be the proper solution. The indiscriminate use of STOP signs at random locations will develop disrespect in the minds of motorists for this traffic control device and result in an increase in violations and accident potential throughout the City. B. Four -Way Boulevard STOP Control Four -way STOP controls are restrictive to both streams of traffic and will not be recommended unless an adequate trial with less restrictive control has proven unsatisfactory, and there are no correctable physical conditions that might be the cause of accidents. Four -way STOP controls should ordinarily be used only where the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately equal. STOP signs should be considered to be warranted on all approaches to an intersection when'`any one of the following conditions is satisfied: I. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi -way STOP Js an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation. 3 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents of a type susceptible of correction by a multi -way STOP installation in a 12 -month period. Such accidents include right- and left -turn collisions as well as right- angle collisions. 3. Minimum traffic volumes: • The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any eight hours of an average day, and • The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same eight hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but y • When the 85- percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirernients. n 4 0005,37 'x` s Traffic Manuai SIGNS 4-37 3-1987 POLICY R1 Stop Signs and Yield Signs ' a • Stop Signs The STOP sign (R1) shall be used where traffic is required to stop except at signalized intersections. Standard 30" The STOP sign shall be an octagon with white mes. sage and border on a red background. The standard size shall be 30 x 30 inches. Where greater emphasis or visibility is required, a larger size is recommended. On local streets and secondary roads with low ap- proach speeds and low volume, a 24 x 24 inch size may be used. R1 -3 At a multiway stop intersection, a supplemental plate (R1 -3 or R1 -4) should be mounted just below each Standard 12" x 6" STOP sign. R1 -4 ,. The numeral on the supplementary plate shall corres- pond to the number of approach legs, or the legend ALL -WAY (141-4) may be used. The plate shall have Standard 1811 x 6" white letters on a red background. A red flashing beacon or beacons may be used in conjunction with a STOP sign. See Section '9 -08 (Fiashng Beacons). ' Secondary messages shall not be used on STOP sign faces. • Warrants for STOP Signs Because the STOP sign causes a substantial incon- venlence to motorists, it should be used only where warranted. A STOP sign may be warranted at an inter- section where one or more of the following con - ditions exist: 1. On the less important road at its intersection with a main road where application of the normal right of way rule is unduly hazardous as evidenced by accidents susceptible to correction by STOP signs. 2. On a county road or city street at its intersection with a state highway. 3. At the intersection of two main highways. The. highway traffic to be stopped depends on ap- proach speeds, volumes, and turning movements. j 4. On a street entering a legally established through highway or street. 5. On a minor street where the safe approach speed to the intersection is less than 10 miles per hour. 6. At an unsignalized intersection in a signal- ized area. 7. At other intersections where a combination of high j speed, restricted view, and accident record indi- cates a need for control by the STOP sign. 4-38 SIGNS Zf987 Traffic Manual POLICY A STOP sign Is not a "cure -all' and Is not a substitute for other traffic control devices. Many times the need for a STOP sign can be eliminated if the sight distance Is increased by remoVing the obstructions. STOP signs shall not be erected at any entrance to an Intersection when such entrance Is controlled by an official traffic control signal, nor at any railroad grade crossing which is controlled by automatic signals, gates, or other train - actuated control devices except as provided in CVC 21355, Stop Signs. The conflicting commands of two types of control devices are con - fusing. If traffic is required to stop when the operation of the stop - and -go signals is not warranted, the signals should be put on flashing operation with the red flashing light facing the traffic that must stop. Where two main highways intersect, the STOP sign or signs should normally be posted on the -minor street to stop the lesserflow of traffic. Traffic engineering studies, however, may justify a decision to install a STOP sign or signs on the major street, as at a three -way intersection where safety considerations may justify stopping the greater flow of traffic to permit a left- turning movement. STOP signs should not be installed Indiscriminately at all unprotected railroad crossings. The allowance of STOP signs at all such crossings would eventually breed contempt for both law enforcement, and obedience to the sign's command to stop. STOP signs may only be used at selected raiVhighway grade crossings after their need has been determined by a traffic engineering study. Such study should consider approach speeds, sight distance restrictions, volumes, accident records, etc. This application-of STOP signs should be an interim use period during which plans for lights, gates or other means-of control are being prepared. Portable or part-time STOP signs shall not be used except for emergency purposes. Also, STOP signs should not be used for speed control. 0 Multiway STOP signs The "Multiway Stop,, installation may be useful at some locations.. it should ordinarily be used only where the volume of traffic on the Intersecting roads Is approx- imately equal. A traffic control signal is more satisfactory loran intersection with a heavy volume, of traffic. ��5: E 11 11 Traffic Manual SIGNS 3.198 POLICY Any of the following conditions may warrant a multi way STOP sign installation: 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgentil needed, the multiway stop may be an Interirr, measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made foil the signal Installations' * 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a muitiway stop installation. Such accidents include right and left-turn collisions as well as right -angle collisions. 3. Minimum traffic volumes (a) The total vehicular volume entering the Inter- section from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and (b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but (c) When the 85- percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 -mites per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant Is 70 percent of the above requirements. 0®�` -0