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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2019 0918 REG CCSA ITEM 09DCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of September 18, 2019 ACTION A pproved Staff Recommendation. BY B.Garza D. Consider Installation of Two Stop Signs on Knotty Pine Street. Staff Recommendation: Consider the Mission Ridge Home Owners Association request for the installation of two stop signs on Knotty Pine Street. (Staff: Sean Corrigan) Item: 9.D. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works Director DATE: 09/18/19 Regular Meeting SUBJECT: Consider Installation of Two Stop Signs on Knotty Pine Street BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION On August 5, 2019, the Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee met with staff and the President of the Mission Ridge Home Owners Association (HOA) to review their request to add two stop signs on Knotty Pine Street to control speed on that street. They request that the stop signs be installed at the intersection with North Ashtree Street, at the approximate center of the HOA. That cross street already is controlled by two stop signs. The Public Works Director, Senior Engineer and Police Chief discussed that the requested stop signs did not meet the warrant requirements of the Federal/State Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as discussed in detail in Attachment 1. The Manual’s warrant requirements for stop signs include three factors, any one of which can justify the installation of a stop sign. Those factors are: traffic exceeding 6,000 vehicles per day; restricted vision; and three or more crashes that are susceptible to correction by a stop sign within a 12 month period. Those factors did not exist in this situation. Stop signs are not to be used for speed control. Unwarranted traffic control devices can increase the liability for the City. Studies have shown that when unwarranted traffic control devices have been installed, it can follow that there is often a higher incidence of non-compliance. Mr. Edgington, the HOA President discussed the HOA’s request and provided a petition in favor of the stop sign request, containing a super majority of the HOA members’ signatures. The Committee took serious account of the HOA’s position and decided that the issue should be heard by the Council with their recommendation for approval of the request. Item: 9.D. 35 FISCAL IMPACT Staff estimates that the City would incur costs of approximately $650 to install two stop signs and paint stop bars on the pavement of Knotty Pine Street if the City Council approves the request. Funding is available in the Public Works Department Street Maintenance budget for the materials and labor required to do the work. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Consider the Mission Ridge Home Owners Association request for the installation of two stop signs on Knotty Pine Street. Attachment 1: Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee Report dated August 5, 2019 Attachment 2: Presentation by Mission Ridge Homeowners Association dated August 2, 2019 Attachment 3: Draft Resolution No. 2019-____ 36 4A S:\Public Works\Everyone\Meetings\Transportation and Public Works Committee\2019\08052019\Item 4.a Knotty Pine Street.docx TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS STANDING COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT TO: Transportation & Public Works Standing Committee Councilmember Ken Simons Councilmember Chris Enegren FROM: Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works Director DATE: 08/05/19 Regular Meeting SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR KNOTTY PINE STREET Discussion The President of the Mission Ridge HOA requested that Stop signs be installed on Knotty Pine Street at North Ashtree Street to abate speeding. Following the President’s presentation to the City Council at the February 6, 2019 meeting, Council requested that staff present the matter to the Transportation & Public Works Standing Committee for further discussion, Attachment 1. A sketch map of the neighborhood is provided as Attachment 2. Public Works and Police staff investigated the matter. The City Engineer/Public Works Director determined that the requested traffic control devices did not meet the warrant requirements of the Federal/California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Attachment 3. Staff has emailed the Committee Agenda and this staff report and attachments to the President. Recommendation Staff recommends that: the Committee consider the report; any public testimony; and provide input to staff. Attachment: 1. Communication from HOA 2. Sketch map of neighborhood 3. City Engineer/Public Works Director determination ATTACHMENT 1 37 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTACHMENT SPEAKER CARD Agenda Item No. h` PUBLIC COMMENT Any member of the public may address the Council on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council whether or not it is listed on the Agenda,during the PUBLIC COMMENT portion of the agenda, unless it is a Public , Hearing item or Presentation/Action/Discussion item. - F Speakers for Public Comment will be heard in the order their Speaker Cards are received by the City Clerk. All ,1 speaker cards for Public Comments must be received prior to the Mayor=s call for speaker cards for the Public Comments agenda item. A limitation of*3 minutes shall be imposed upon each speaker. ❑ PUBLIC HEARING** Speakers who wish to address the Council concerning a PUBLIC HEARING item must do so during the Public ' Hearing for that item. Testimony by an Applicant will be heard first. 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A limitation of*5 minutes shall be imposed upon each public speaker at the initial Public Hearing;however,the Mayor 0 may at the beginning of a continued Public Hearing limit testimony to*3 minutes (depending on the extent of the agenda and number of persons desiring to speak on an item). ❑ PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION** Speakers who wish to address the Council concerning a PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION item mustdo so during the Presentation/Action/Discussion portion of the Agenda for that item. Speakers for Presentation/Action Discussion items will be heard in the order their Speaker Cards are received by the City Clerk for the item during which the speaker wishes to address the Council.A proponent/applicant may be heard first. All speaker cards fo - each agenda item must be received prior to the Mayor's announcement of the public comment for each Presentation/Action/Discussion item and call for speaker cards. Speaker cards must be presented to the City Clerk. by the person wishing to speak. The passing of time from one speaker to another or speaking in place of anothe speaker is not allowed. A limitation of*3 minutes shall be imposed upon each speaker, . Date of Meeting: Z/C. (i ? Name: (PLEASE PRINT) R 06 t r.+ E493,' „,076 , Agenda Subject or Topic: Applicant Presentation for Library Board ❑ IN SUPPORT ❑ IN OPPOSITION la COMMENT ONLY ARE YOU AN APPLICANT? Applicant Company/Organization Name and Address: + t Stltc k�; E *As required by Gov.Code Section 54954.3((b)(4 twice the allotted time for public comment will be granted to a member of 111 the public who utilizes a translator. . **Fill out a speaker card for each separate agenda item you intend to address. 38 Speaking Points Wednesday Moorpark City Council Meeting 2/6/2019 @6:30pm Good evening Madam Mayor and Moorpark City Council thank you for your time and allowing me to address the council. My name is Robert Edgington and I am President of the Mission Ridge HOA board . I am here to get information on how to proceed with the City of Moorpark to request remed iation to a speed ing problem in our community. Specifically Knotty Pine Street on Peach Hill. We have sent three e-mail requests to the City of Moorpark (to: Sean Corrigan City Engineer/Pub/le Works director da ted: 12113, 1111, 1ns) requesting information on the procedures required to get a review and remediation of traffic issues on Knotty Pine St. We have had no response . There have been two cancelled city public meetings for the "Transportation and Public Works Committee" dated: m;, 214 and also a cancelled meeting of the "Public Safety Standing Committee Regular Meeting'' dsted:216 which was originally on the Agenda for this evening. So here I am. We have had several close calls with pedestrians, bicyclists and one child was hit but thankfully not seriously hurt. We have also had multiple comments and complaints on the NEXT DOOR social media platform regarding the excessive speeding on Knotty Pine St. I am respectfully putting Moorpark City Council on notice regarding this matter of public safety and concern. Many of my neighbo rs believe the solution may be as simple as adding two additional stop signs to the corner of Knotty Pine St. and Ashtree St. turning the intersection into a 4-WAY stop. This would discourage cars getting up to high speed s by them no longer being able to use the length of Knotty Pine which c urrently has no stops. This is a low cost solution and given the small and out of the way location of the intersection it would seem unlikely to cause any "cascade effect" to other neighborhoods. If so ... then j1:1st remo>1e them. Another low cost sol1:1tion. But you are the experts ... give us your participation and a solution. (Map of satellite diagram attached) I believe this is a perfect e xample of what co-governance should and can be. Where by a commun ity based organization: "Describes a situation In which an institution of government shares with one or more entities, the decision right in respect of a matter over which the institution has th e formal decision-making power." I am formally requesting a response from the C ity of Moorpark and direction on how to petition or apply for a traffic flow remediation for our community of Mission Ridge HOA specifically excessive speeding on Knotty Pine Street into the adjoining neighborhood s . I have additional information and copies of all the relative correspo ndence and notifications if the City desires add itional information . Thank you, Robert Edgington 39 .. 40 Sean Corrigan Fro m : Se nt: To: Subject: Attachme nts: Importa nc e: Se ns itivity: Sea n, Daniel Kim Monday, Janua_!Y 28, 2019 14:16 ,..... --· Sean Corrigan; Ashraf Rostom FW: Mission Ridge HOA// request for 4-way stop sign Moorpark City Request for Traffic remediation process .pdf; Nextdoor Posts 2.png; City Council Meeting Feb 6 2019 .png; Nextdoor Posts 1 (Knotty Pine Speeding).png; Nextdoor Posts 3.png High Confidential I left Jo h n Edd ingt on a vo ice message . He never r eturn e d by ca ll. Daniel Kim, P .E. Se nior Civil Engineer City Engineer/Public Wo r ks De partment City or Moot·park I 799 i\l oorpark Ave. I Moorpark, C.\ 93021 (805) 517-6255 I fax: (805) 532·2205 I d.kim@m oo rpa rkca.gov www.mooroarkca.gov From: Suzie Wilson [mai lto:Suzie@LyonsPM.com ] Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 5:52 PM To: Sean Corrigan; RT_ Traffic_Concerns Cc: Martin Wilson; Alicia Morales Subject: RE: Mission Ridge HOA // request for 4-way stop sign Importance: High Sensitivity: Confidential Hi Sean! It's been a w hile and w e have yet to hear from someone at the city, and w ith the city coun sel mee t ing fas t approach ing th e boa r d is an x io us to ge t t h is on the d ocket! The attached pleases find it em s to be p rese nted to the couns e l f or im medi at e re vi ew and u seful docum e ntation. I look forward to hearing from someone and appreciate your qu ick response I THANK YOU , Cc : MRHOA/4-way Stop Reque st 1f l:jOIA w&1 v..t to be sucussfut, tt's j1ASt thi.s stw.:ple: K.v..ow wh &1 t l'.jOU &1re dot""0, Love wl1 &1 t l'.:101.t &Ire doi.v..g, A v..d beli.eve i.v.. wh&1t l'.:JO l.l do-w i.tl ~gers S u.aie Wil6o.n, .M!ie 1 41 e£(9 d. [j>!(£,jident PJY. I? !f.ftf "JM l.lll.!tl I i .J<l-1 11~'-"'1./fattlt /'111 Serv ing co mmunities throughout th e Ve ntura & LA Counties LA County Office : 6453 Independence Avenue Woodland Hills , CA 91367 Office: 818-883-4202 Fax : 818-883-4265 Ventura County Office : 2500 Townsgate Road , Suite K Westlake Village , CA 91361 Office 805-494-4990 Fax : 805-494-4991 Suzie@LyonsPM.com CONFIDE NTIALITY NOT ICE: The information in this transmission is intended only for the individual or entity nam ed above . It may be legally privileged and co nfidential. If you have recei ved this information in error, please notify us immediately and delete this transmissio n and any ot her documents, file s and information transmitted herewith . If th e reader of thi s message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notifi ed that any disclosure , dissemination, distribution or co pying of this commun ication or it s co ntents is strictly prohibited . From: Suzie Wilson Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 4:37 PM To: SCorrigan@mooroarkCA.gov Cc: Martin Wilson <Martin@Lyonspm.com >; Alicia Morales Subject: Mission Ridge HOA // request for 4-way stop sign Importance: High Sensitivity: Confidential Hi Sean, Thank you for taking m y call today. Per our conversation, please the attached; .. As stated, the board is interested in having the city review the possibility of adding a 4-way at the intersection of Knotty Pin and Ashtree. Apparently , a child was stuck several years ago and there are near misses . Please advise what if any forms for petitions are needed or what I can assist you with, so our board and its residents can get some closure on this request from the city. I have added my information so I can be of assistance . I look forward to hearing from you and have a great weekend, Cc; MR/Board File -Request for 4-way at intersection 1f l:jOU WC!Vl-t to be successful, Lt 's just tV!ts st~:pLe : KV1-0w wVici t l:jOU C1re 1.fotV1-g, Love wV\C1t l:jOU Clre ctot~, AV1-ct beLteve LVI-wV\C1t l:jOU cto-wtLL RL>gers Sucie W;t,on, M5e e£(9 d. [f!(£,jident J;lN/?~ftf 2 42 Sean Corrigan From: Daniel Kim Se nt: To: Thursday, ~eQ.ruary 07, 2019 12:42 Sean Corriga~ ses - Subject: FW: your traffic concern See my email to the origina l poster from Req uest Tracker. I did not rece ive a response . If I did, I don 't know if it was firewalled from IT. Also, I don't know if John Edgington is the same person that spoke at Council last night. BACI< Traffic Concerns Ca t egory Problem or Cor~ Req uest Type Traffi c Concerrd Pnority 3 • Normal 3 Assigned To t 1'I "1TT1 ff v CC Erno1l list From: Daniel Kim Lost Modified· 12/14/2018 Subm itted 12/13/2018 Source Online Form 173 24 7 161 250 Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2018 1:35 PM To: 'phonybalony@earthlink.net' Cc: Ashraf Rostom Subject: your traffic concern Hi John, SUBMITTER john Edgington 4416 N. Ashtree Street Moorpark, CA 93021 CONTACT phonybolony@eorthlink.net 805 990-4575 Please contact me directly regarding your inquiry for a 4-way STOP control at Knotty Pine and Ashtree. Thanks, Dan Daniel Kim, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer City Engineer/Public Works De partment City of Moorpark I 799 Moorpark Ave. I Moorpark, CA 9302 l (805) 5 l 7·6255 I fax : (805) 532·2205 I dkim@moorparkca.gov www.moorparkca.gov 1 REC 43 Stop signs requested for Knotty Pine Street Lj- ' ,I- _Irl-La___ i I 9L Hjit _ uj, _i_i_i_ 111' C° i--iii- (REQUEST 7) 1.--1 %.,....._ l � DEGA Pil_ , ih t----- , I — ---...„_., , S A , .\_. 7 o Mil 4 mm d J 0 ,, Knott,..____..., Pine StreetE1/4,_____cdi rIF ^ Z LJV .1 W - w i_LJ 0 ir .„----- "4/ REQUEST _Z+ ,00 -L'-- 113i , _. / -"'"--i U U Wsi W w J l PI � ZL � E Qui _,,„„1 > -J Ili <I 0 > j›- -0 < 'z INGLEWOOD STw - --wIII J / I i \--- 1 rs A—Q 1I1iiiiiiiiiii I f Peach m Mission Ridge HOA 44 � N ATTACHMENT 3 Sean Corrigan From : Sean Corrigan Sent: Friday, April 19, 2019 16:48 phonybalony@earthlink.net 'Suzie Wilson ' To: Cc: Subject: Knotty Pine Street Attachme nts: CA MUTCD Stop Sign Warrants.pdf Mr. Edgington , You have requested that Stop signs be installed on Knotty Pine Street at North Ashtree Street for the Mission Ridge HOA to abate speeding . Your initia l request was sent on December 13th and responded to by Daniel Kim , P .E. the same day . Since we met in February: we have evaluated the intersection ; estimated the average daily traffic from the 71 parcels in the HOA (10 trips per day for each); reviewed the anecdotal information from an unreported accident between a vehicle and a youth on a bike ; obtained traffic collision data from the Police Department; and had a speed study done by the Police Department. 1. There is not a sight distance issue on this straight section of road . 2 . Using a very conservative heuristic rule , we estimated that the HOA could conceivably generate approximately 710 trips per day. 3 . I discussed with you an accident with a very young bicyclist (5 at the time) who may have ridden past the stop sign on Ashtree and had a collision with a vehicle from the neighborhood . This was not reported to the Po lice . Therefore , it was not documented in the State 's record of traffic collisions nor were the circumstances evaluated by an officer. 4 . There have been no reported collisions reported in this area in recent years . 5. The Police Department measured the speeds of vehicles on Knotty Pine and found no vio lations . They were able to cite only one driver over a half-day of close observat ion but it was not for speeding . We i nstall traffic control devices , l ike stop signs , if they comply with the California Manua l of Un iform Traffic Control Devices. In other words , if the stop signs are warranted . I have attached the three warrant requirements for the installation of stop signs . We have concluded that this intersection does not meet the warrants for the stop signs you have requested . Additiona lly , Stop signs are not considered a speed control device . They control right of way access at intersections . Four of the ten cities in Ventura County permit speed humps if warrant criter ia are met. However, Moorpark is not one of those cities . Speed humps might control speeding but have significant drawbacks. They: permanently slow down emergency vehicles ; cause traffic to take alternate routes (which would not be an issue for the western half of your HOA); often lead vehicles to speed up between speed humps; and create a continuous quality of life issue for the four houses that would be adjacent to each speed hump . 1 45 I have asked our Police Department to carry out speed enforcement work on Knotty Pine Street as resources permit. The next Regular Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet on May 5 th at 5:00 p .m . if you would like to discuss your concerns further with staff, Mr. Simons and Enegren . Or, please feel free to contact me at the below phone number. Thank you . Sean Corrigan, P .E. City Engineer/Public Works Director Public Works City ol' ~loorpark I 799 Moorpark .\ve. I Moorpark , C.\ 9302 l (805) 5 l 7·6285 I fax: (805) 532·2225 I sconigan@moorparkca.gov www.moorparkca.gov 8 M~~i#d 2 46 California MUTCD 20 l 4 Edition Page 129 (FHWA's MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions I & 2, as amended for use in California) Section 2B.06 STOP Sign Applications Guidance: 01 At intersections where a.full stop is not necessary at all times, consideration should first be given to using less restrictive measures such as YIELD signs (see Sections 2B.08 and 2B.09). 02 The use of STOP signs on the minor-street approaches should be considered if engineering judgment indicates that a stop is always required because of one or more of the following conditions: A. The vehicular traffic volumes on the through street or highway exceed 6, 000 vehicles per day; B. A restricted view exists that requires road users to stop in order to adequately observe conflicting traffic on the through str eet or highway; and/or C. Crash records indicate that three or more crashes that are susceptible to correction by the installation of a STOP sign have been reported within a 12 -month period, or that five or more such crashes have been reported within a 2-year period. Such crashes include right-angle collisions involving road users on the minor-street approach failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic on the through street or highway. Support: 03 The use of STOP. s igns at grade crossings is described in Sections 88.04 and 8B.05. Chapter 28 -Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Part 2 -Signs Nove mber 7, 2014 47 $77$&+0(17  Presentation to: City of Moorpark Transportation & Public Works Standing Committee Meeting Monday, 8/2/2019 @ 5:00pm Good evening, Councilmember, (Chris) Energren, Councilmember, (Ken) Simmons, Captain, (Victor) Fazio -Police Chief, City of Moorpark Mr. (Sean) Corrigan Thank you for your time and allowing me to address the committee. I greatly appreciate the City's concern and the additional police activity in response to our request. My name is Robert Edgington I am President of the Mission Ridge HOA board. I am here to respond to what was essentially a denial letter from Mr. Corrigan regarding a request for a four way stop to be installed at the intersection of Knotty Pine and Ashtree Street. (Dated: April 19, 2019 copy below) from Sean Corrigan City Engineer/Public Works Rough Timeline to get here: (worth noting) -First online request 12/13/2018 (City of Moorpark Request Tracker 1.0 . #2859) -I had to put myself on the City meeting agenda to verbally request a response (2/6/19) -Afterward followed an extended email dialog with limited results (March 5th to present) -I briefly sat in on the meeting of a Transportation & Public Works June , 3rd 2019 that was more of a parks and rec meeting . It has taken a LOT of effort and time to get here. 48 What is the problem we are trying to solve here? On (Friday 6/12/15 somewhere between 5 :30pm -6:30pm) This young boy (Dylan Swanson) was hit by a vehicle at the intersection in question. The mother did not call the police because she knew the person driving and didn 't want that person to get in trouble she also felt it was the fault of her son for not stopping . It was witnessed by two other residents and well documented on F acebook. (See witness statement below -Exhibit 1) We (Crystal Swanson and myself) recently canvased the neighborhood with a petition and had near unanimous support from the community regarding a four way stop being put in at the intersection . (See petition below-Exhibit 2) 49 Formal Response to Mr. Corrigan's letter dated 4/19/19 (My responses in green italics) Sent: Friday, April 19, 2019 16:48 To: phonyba lony@earthli nk.net Cc: 'Suzie Wilson' Subject: Knotty Pine Street Mr. Edgington, You have requested that Stop signs be installed on Knotty Pine Street at North Ashtree Street for the Mission Ridge HOA to abate speeding . Your initial request was sent on December 13th and responded to by Daniel Kim, P.E. the same day . Since we met in February : we have evaluated the intersection; estimated the average daily traffic from the 71 parcels in the HOA (10 trips per day for each); reviewed the anecdotal information from an unreported accident between a vehicle and a youth on a bike; obtained traffic collision data from the Police Department; and had a speed study done by the Police Department. 1. There is not a sight distance issue on this straight section of road . (The downhill slope or grade leading to Ashtree St. is a constant cross traffic hazard) 2 . Using a very conservative heuristic rule, we estimated that the HOA could conceivably generate approximately 710 trips per day . 3 . I discussed with you an accident with a very young bicyclist (5 at the time) who may have ridden past the stop sign on Ashtree and had a collision with a vehicle from the neighborhood . This was not reported to the Police. Therefore, it was not documented in the State's record of traffic collisions nor were the circumstances evaluated by an officer. (See witness statement attached-reference Facebook Postings on date of accident) 4. There have been no reported collisions reported in this area in recent years . 5 . The Police Department measured the speeds of vehicles on Knotty Pine and found no violations . They were able to cite only one driver over a half-day of close observation but it was not for speeding . (I request to review frequency, times, and dates of law enforcement observations- rush hour evenings and weekends are the problem times) We install traffic control devices , like stop signs , if they comply with the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices . In other words, if the stop signs are warranted . I have 50 attached the three warrant requirements for the installation of stop signs . We have concluded that this intersection does not meet the warrants for the stop signs you have requested . (I respectfully disagree and counter with the highlighted text of Section 28.07 from the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2014 Edition -See source material attached below: Exhibit 1) Additionally , Stop signs are not considered a speed control device . They control right of way access at intersections. Four of the ten cities in Ventura County permit speed humps if warrant criteria are met. However, Moorpark is not one of those cities. Speed humps might control speeding but have significant drawbacks . They : permanently slow down emergency vehicles ; cause traffic to take alternate routes ( which would not be an issue for the western half of your HOA); often lead vehicles to speed up between speed humps ; and create a continuous quality of life issue for the four houses that would be adjacent to each speed hump. (I respectfully disagree that a four way stop at that intersection would reduce speeds - regarding speed bumps: I have never requested or mentioned speed bumps in any of my correspondence with the City, those are your suggestions not mine) I have asked our Police Department to carry out speed enforcement work on Knotty Pine Street as resources permit. (Any and all additional Law Enforcement observation and activity in our community is greatly appreciated) The next Regular Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee is tentatively scheduled to meet on May 61h at 5:00 p.m . if you would like to discuss your concerns further with staff, Mr . Simons and Enegren . Or, please feel free to contact me at the below phone number. (All the efforts and additional special consideration regarding our HOA community, including this time and meeting is sincerely appreciated) Thank you . Sean Corrigan, P.E. City Engineer/Public Works Director Public Works 51 Conclusion and summation I live on the intersection in question and over the years I have witnessed several close calls with bicyclists, skate boarders, scooter riders etc. mainly due to the downhill sloop on Ashtree Street. There has also been multiple comments and complaints on the NEXT DOOR social media platform regarding the excessive speeding on Knotty Pine St. Precedent has already been set for traffic remediation measures taking place in the neighborhood. The installation of a barrier (effectively closing the street) on Williams Ranch Rd. between Brookhurst Ct. and Peach Hill Slope Rd. (See attached map below circled in RED on top right corner: Exhibit 2) Many residents will be adversely affected by a stop sign at that location due to additional noise from breaking and acceleration of vehicles and an extra stop on the way home. But the common good seemed to outweigh that. Even the residents beyond the proposed additional stop sign (those most adversely affected) signed the petition. The conversations we had with the members of our HOA during the petition process was a surprisingly joyful and community building experience. It was great to get agreement from both Republican and Democratic leaning neighbors . A rare thing these days. I believe this is a perfect example of what co -governance should and can be . Where by a community based organization: "Describes a situation in which an institution of government shares with one or more entities, the decision right in respect of a matter over which the institution has the formal decision-making power." A tragedy very nearly happened at that intersection . Shame on all of us for not taking action to prevent a real tragedy taking place there. I welcome and look forward to the City of Moorpark's comments suggestions and guidance. Sincerely, Robert Edgington 52 (Exhibit 1) Attach witness letter here : 53 August 2, 2019 To Whom It May Concern, My name is Nick Fanger. I'm a resident of the Mission Ridge community at 4485 Sugar Maple Ct., Moorpark. I am writing this letter to inform any it may concern that I was witness to an accident between an automobile and a child on bike at the intersection of Knotty Pine St. and N. Ashtree St. in Moorpark. On June 12th, 2015 I was with my wife and children returning from a park to our house. It was the late afternoon. I was on foot, on N Ashtree St. between E Mesa Verde Dr. and Knotty Pine St. I was heading south towards Knotty Pine St. At this location N Ashtree St. slopes aggressively down towards the intersection. I watched Dylan Swanson ride his bike down this slope. The slope exacerbated his speed. Dylan did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection. He made it halfway across the intersection before he collided with a moving automobile traveling East on Knotty Pine St. Dylan and his bike hit the automobile front left bumper. The automobile was in motion. The collision stopped Dylan and his bike. The driver of the automobile stopped immediately and got out. Dylan's house is at the southwest corner of the intersection, so the accident occurred just feet from his front yard. The driver, Dylan's parents, and I attended to Dylan. I did not note any major observable injuries at the time. Dylan was left in the care of his parents. I did not notify any authorities at the time. 54 (Exhibit 2) Copy of Petition here : 55 ' ~ l 4 c 7 g 4:::: )C ""' 'Q \\ ~ G,0 ~\~ """\_,, ~ Petition to Make the Knotty Pine St & Ashtree St Intersection a 4-Way Stop Petition summary and background Knotty Pine Street has a constant flow of traffic from residents, guests, and contracted workers. It is filled with families that have active ch i ld ren that love to play outside and travel from house to house on bikes, skateboards, scooters, or by walking . The cars that drive up and down Knotty Pine Street range from 25mph to well over the designated speed limit, making this incredibly dangerous. On June 12, 2015 there was an incident with a car and a 6-year-old boy on a bike, traveling down Ashtree St towards the intersection, that resulted in the boy being clipped by the car and sustaining injuries to his face. The boy was not able to brake fast enough to stop before the intersection. Had this intersection been a 4 -way stop, this would never have occurred, and the boy would have been fine. Many long-time residents of this street have also complained about drivers continually speeding down Knotty Pine Street, some with no regard to possible children playing in the area. We have tried to ask the City of Moorpark to make this intersection into a 4-way stop to eliminate the number of vehicles t hat continue to disregard t he 25-mph speed limit, but we have been unsuccessful thus far. We hope that this petition, signed by community members of the City of Moorpark and residents in and surrounding our neighborhood, will help in getting this request approved, and make it safer for everyone who trave ls down Knotty Pine Street. We, the undersig ned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to make the existing 2-way stop intersection at Knotty Pine Street and Ashtree Street into a safer 4-way stop intersection. lo :Z..~ l9 ~ :--...::: i.p/~Y~f ~ .r;;: ~ Lt(~ i ,q '-3 , . 56 ,-i /v[M1B&l-LU>(, 1> \s. fl)~ l '1 fVl oi ,· h 1 a ·2 L ..-C f7 ;A st· ) V I ) J b , 81/f/t fl{]!, ' Comment Date 7-3-.f y 7.3-1(/J 57 Petition to Make the Knotty Pine St & Ashtree St Intersection a 4-Way Stop l~ (\17\\eA; -'\.r6_\C, ~~ w /<-L 3 l Knotty Pine Street has a constant flow of traffic from residents, guests, and contracted workers. It is filled with families that have active children that love to play outside and travel from house to house on bikes, skateboards, scooters, or by walking. The cars that drive up and down Knotty Pine Street range from 25mph to well over t he designated speed limit, making this incredibly dangerous. On June 12, 2015 there was an incident with a car and a 6-year-old boy on a bike, traveling down Ashtree St towards the intersection, that resulted in the boy being clipped by t he car and sustaining injuries to his face. The boy was not able to brake fast enough to stop before the intersection. Had this i ntersection been a 4-way stop, this would never have occurred, and the boy would have been fine. Many long-time residents of this street have also complained about drivers continually speeding down Knotty Pine Street, some with no regard to possible children playing in the area . We have tried to ask the City of Moorpark to make this intersection into a 4-way stop to eliminate the number of vehicles that continue to disregard the 25-mph speed limit, but we have been unsuccessful thus far. We hope that t his petition, signed by community members of the City of Moorpark and residents in and surrounding our neighborhood, will help in getting this request approved, and make it safer for everyone who travels down Knotty Pine Street. We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to make the existing 2-way stop intersection at Knotty Pine Street and Ashtree Street into a safer 4-way stop intersection. ~/l_l //1 b LL-) 1\ 58 Printed N arrie ". ·Co m me nt , ·o at e .. ?~ 1-~----=----t..4' l -L { I 1("' ) 3.-101 -s' ~IAA P..s:llrc I '17. "'i?'i~ ~~ v.i> 7--~\05 1..5~ tG'!\'Os;.. ,3\~_.,-5 , 1 J-~d~myb;x~p e-s-/ ei' ?'I 4o .tu l. tt. v~ fkrV6 ltt ··fee~ 43 €{\./ tJ '·ti 'I~ qr. ~) Cft ' -59 Printed Name · Comment Date · 4"1 5c) l---+--L~'-.!..-1-~~~ ~l 1--------"::......=JL...lL.4-L.....L.::'..:.......J.....'-'='-'='"-+ 60 (Exhibit 3) Source : California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 129 (FHWA's MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as 8B.05 . Section 2B .07 Multi-Way Stop Applications Support : 01 Multi-way stop control can be useful as a safety measure at intersections if cert ain traffic conditions exist. Safety concerns associated with multi-way stops include pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users expecting other road use rs to stop . Multi-way stop control is used where the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately equal. 02 The restrictions on the use of STOP signs described in Section 2B.04 also apply to multi-way stop applications . Guidance: 03 The decision to install multi-way stop control should be based on an eng i neering study. 04 The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation : A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal. B. Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. C. Minimum volumes: 1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hou r for any 8 hours of an average day; and 2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages 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 highest hour; but 3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2. D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition. Option: 05 Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include: A. The need to control left-turn conflicts; B. The need to control vehicle/pedestr ian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes; C. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and California MUTCD 2014 Edition Page 130 (FHWA's MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Chapter 2B - Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates November 7, 2014 Part 2 -Signs D. 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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-_____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF KNOTTY PINE AND NORTH ASHTREE STREETSTO BE A STOP INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE INTERSECTION FROM KNOTTY PINE STREET 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 analyzed the and considered the information presented to and the recommendations of the Transportation and Public Works Standing Committee, as well as information provided to the City Council directly; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the installation of stop signs on Knotty Pine Street at its intersection with North Ashtree Street is appropriate based upon such analysis and consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That STOP signs shall be erected on Knotty Pine Street at its entrances at North Ashtree Street. SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to provide for the installation and maintenance of appropriate signs and markings to effectuate this action. 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 ____ day of ________ 2019. Janice Parvin, Mayor Attest: __________________________ Ky Spangler, City Clerk 63