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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1996 1002 CC REG ITEM 07CTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA REPORT City of Moorpar1W- The Honorable City Council Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works September 20, 1996 (CC Meeting: 10 -2 -96) Consider Resolution Establishing Certain Directives to the City Engineering Department 11i . Design Over time the City Council has adopted a number of City Council policies pertaining to a number of different issues. In recent months the City Clerk coordinated efforts to allow the City Council to review, revise, delete (if necessary) and adopt a more comprehensive and consolidated set of City Council policies. On June 7, 1996, the City Council approved Resolution No. 96 -1210 compiling and adopting some of those City Council policies. On that date the City Council also took a number of other related actions, including direction to the Public Works Director and the City Engineer to review certain other of these previously adopted City Council policies and develop a recommendation regarding the possible consolidation of those policies into a comprehensive set of Directives to the Engineering Department. This report reviews those matters and recommends the adoption of the attached Resolution (Exhibit 11) establishing those directives. A. List of Policies The following is a list of the policies addressed in this report: Exhibit C No. Description 1 10 Guidelines for the Placement of Above Ground Structures in Sidewalks 2 17 Public Notification Regarding Street Improvement Projects 3 18 Conceptual Grading Plans 4 20 Utility Trench Backfill 5 22 Speed Limit Sign Size 6 30 STOP Limit Line Location 7 31 Traffic Control Measures on Final Maps pol Engineering Design Policies October 1996 Page 2 J&j& Policy No. Description 43 Sidewalk Design for the North Side of Los Angeles Avenue between Shasta Avenue and Maureen Lane 46 Caltrans Encroachment Permits: Improvements by Others 10 MOP it Repair of Damaged Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters B. Policy 10: Placement of Above Ground Structures in the Sidewalk The guidelines set forth in Policy #10 have been re- written slightly (for clarity) and set forth in Section 3A of the attached resolution (Exhibit 11). C. Policy 17: Public Notification Regarding Street Improvement Projects This policy states that, in some cases, it may be necessary to notify "persons directly affected" of a proposed street improvement project. The scope and method of notification is to be determined by staff based on the nature of the work. Section 3B of the attached resolution (Exhibit 11) restates these requirements. D. Policy 18: Conceptual Grading Plans This policy sets forth certain requirements for the submittal of conceptual grading plans with tentative tract maps. Section 3C of the attached resolution (Exhibit 11) sets forth these requirements. E. Policy 20: Utility Trench Backfill In April 1987 the City Council adopted Policy #20 setting forth certain minimum standards to be followed when backfilling utility trench cuts in the street right -of -way. Those standards merely required ninety percent (90 %) compaction. Subsequently, in September of 1988, the City Engineer established a more restrictive standard (see Exhibit 4 pg 5), which better addressed the concerns initially raised by the City Council on this matter, by requiring the use of a cement /sand slurry mix in the backfilling of all utility trenches. Section 3D of the attached resolution (Exhibit 11) sets forth these backfill requirements. pot oocoGa Engineering Design Policies October 1996 Page 3 F. Policy 22: Speed Limit Sign Size This policy sets forth certain requirements related to the size of Speed Limit signs. Section 3E of the attached resolution sets forth these requirements. G. Policy 30: Stop Limit Line Location The staff report dated September 13, 1988, was subsequently identified as City Council Policy #30. However, this report made no specific recommendation, nor did the City Council take any specific action regarding the establishment of specific requirements pertaining to the location of Stop Limit bars. Although some general guidelines were cited in the staff report, it was the conclusion of the then City Engineer that it is not practical to attempt to establish such a standard. The "best" location for each stop limit bar should be determined by applying these general standards to specific field conditions. It is recommended, therefore, that this policy be rescinded. H. Policy 31• Traffic Control Measures on Final Maps This policy requires the submittal of a traffic signing and striping plan to the City Council to be reviewed and approved by the City Council at the time the final map is reviewed and approved. Section 3F of the attached resolution sets forth these requirements. I. Policy 43• Sidewalk Design: N/S L A Avenue W/O Shasta This policy related to specific street improvements constructed along the frontage of certain industrial property. Those street improvements have been constructed. It is recommended, therefore, that the policy be rescinded. The design for the sidewalks to be constructed along certain segments of Los Angeles Avenue not yet improved to full width, will be established via the approval of various development projects, or by the study presently being developed by the City Engineer for City Council approval, to establish the alignment, design and right -of -way needs for the entire Los Angeles Avenue / New Los Angeles Avenue corridor. otjtjo 4 pol Engineering Design Policies October 1996 Page 4 J. Policy 46• Caltrans Improvements by Others This policy authorizes staff and /or the City Engineer to act as an intermediator between a developer and Caltrans to facilitate the developer's efforts to construct street widening improvements and to convey additional street right -of -way to Caltrans, in those instances where a developer is required to make improvements to a State Highway. Section 3G of the attached resolution sets forth these requirements. This Moorpark Operating Procedure (MOP) sets forth guidelines for determining the responsible party for constructing repairs to certain street improvements. Section 3H of the attached resolution sets forth these requirements. Adopted Resolution No. 96- (Exhibit 11) compiling, deleting, amending and listing certain past policies pertaining to Engineering matters. oMW5 pol FW X 1 I POLICY 10 ALBERT PRIETO Mayor JAMES O. WEAK Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS C. FERGUSON Councilmember DANNY A. WOOLARD Councilmember LETA YANCY- SUTTON Councilmember DORIS 0. BANKUS City Clerk JOHN C. GEDNEY City Treasurer TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M00RPARK MEMORANDUM The Honorable City Council R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer fcz-)L�7� City Council Meeting of August 19, 1985 KUEVY Ci :y ,Manage. CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney NIALL FRITZ Direc :or of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN v- GILLESPIE Chief of Police Guidelines for Placement of Above Ground Structures in Sidewalks in the City of Moorpark BACX GROUND INFORMATION: The following are guidelines for placement of above ground structures in sidewalks. It is proposed that the Citv Engineer enforce these guidelines unless there are no feasible options. o For sidewalks having widths greater than 5 feet and sidewalks with parkways, all signs, poles, mailboxes, etc. should be placed behind the curb. Fire hydrants shall be placed five feet from curb face. o For 5 -foot wide sidewalks, all of the facilities should be placed behind the sidewalk except for the following which should be placed behind the curb: stop signs, yield signs, street name signs, turn prohibition signs, large guide signs, and traffic signal poles and similar traffic signs. Mailboxes can be placed behind the curb if additional sidewalk is provided such that a lull 5 -foot wide section of sidewalk is available for pedestrian traffic behind the mailbox. 0016056 799 i'/iG0(iicf rVe.'1 ' MOOrDark. CahfCrriia93021 Page -2- i f-2) Anv traffic control warning signs not included in the above list should be placed behind sidewalk with the stipulation that they remain visible from a distance and that, if possible, they be supplemented by pavement markings. When parking restriction signs are placed behind the sidewalk they should be placed at shorter intervals. The above structures include all Southern California Edison, Pacific Bell, Waterworks District No. 1, U.S. Mail, and any other facilities that typically are above ground and located in the sidewalk. REOUIRED ACTION: Require that the City Council adopt the above guidelines for any new construction within the City. RDD:JW:Jg cc: Steve Kueny, City Manager / John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer" John Wanger, Design Engineer Mark Wessel, Design Engineer Ron Wilson, Inspector Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriffs Dept. OM057 JAMES O. WEAK Mayor THOMAS C. FERGUSON Mayor Pro Tern ALBERT PRIETO Councilmember DANNY A. WOOLARD Councilmember LETA YANCY - SUTTON Councilmember DORIS D. BANKUS City Clerk THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasurer TO: FR OM DATE : SUBJECT •(AA , POLICY MEMORANDUM R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer Steve Kueny, City Manager July 2, 1986 17 STEVEf. City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney RICHARD MORTON Director of Community Development R. DENNIS- DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Pursuant to City Council direction, City staff is to inform persons directly affected by proposed street improvement projects. This opportunity for public input is to be scheduled at the time the City Council considers approval of the plans and specificiations. To allow sufficient time for notification of the public, you are to advise the City Clerk in writing (with a copy to the City Manager) at least two (2) weeks prior to the Council meeting date at which you intend to present the plans and specifications for approval. The actual method of public notification will depend upon the size and location of the project. SK:igb cc: City Council City Clerk "99 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 oocioss (805) 529-6864 JAMES D. WEAK Mayor XMAS C. FERGUSON Mayor Pro Tern ALBERT PRIETO Councilmember DANNY A. WOOLARD Councilmember LETA YANCY•SUTTON Councilmember DORIS D. BANKUS City Clerk THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasurer TO: FROM: DiNTE: SUBJECT: -- - POLICY MOORPARK G 18 MEMORANDUM The Honorable City Council R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer August 21, 1986 STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney RICHARD MORTON Director of Community Development R_ DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police General Policy Regarding Conceptual Grading Plans on Tentative Maps BACKGROUND INFORMATION At the June 2, 1986 Council meeting, the City Council requested the preparation of a general policy regarding the submittal of conceptual grading plans on tentative maps. The following is presented for the City Council's consideration: Policy - Conceptual Grading Plans 1. On all tentative tract maps, parcel maps, LDM's and DP's, where grading quantities will be equal to or greater than 50 cubic yards, a conceptual grading plan shall be a part of the tentative tract map submittal. This conceptual plan shall show pad elevations, tops and toes.of slopes and the general drainage pattern. Where siltation basins, retention basins, or where debris basins are envisioned, the grading plan shall show the location of same. If it is anticipated that the cut and fill volumes will not balance, the borrow site or fill site shall be shown. If these sites are within the City limits it shall be so indicated_ 2. The Community Development Director shall provide recommendations concerning conceptual grading plans at the tentative tract map, parcel maps, LDM or DP stage of the project. His focus shall be aesthetics, viewshed and conformance to the City General Plan. The City Engineer shall provide appropriate recommendations relative to the slope of stability, drainage, erosion protection and related items. ..�. -, Al Ir 1� °6 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 Vozb 3 <a) Page -2- 3. The final grading plan shall be in substantial compliance with the conceptual grading plan submitted at the tentative map stage. This determination shall be made by the City Engineer. Minor changes may be approved by the City Engineer, administratively, where the elevations do not deviate by more than two feet from the approved tentative map elevations, provided no adverse situations are created relative to slope stability, drainage, erosion, aesthetics or viewshed. If it is deemed that the grading plan is not in substantial compliance with the conceptual grading plan approved at the tentative stage, the City Engineer shall submit a report with recommendations to the City r Council. For those grading plans that do not conform with the conceptual -plan, a grading permit shall not be issued without the prior approval of the City Council. 4. During Grading operations, changes may be authorized by the City Engineer, where such changes result in an "equal to" or "improved" grading plan, provided the Director of Community Development concurs that the change does not result in adverse impact over the aesthetics or viewshed. RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the foregoing policy. RDD:sm2 CC: John Knipe, John Wanger, Mark Wessel, Chris Lynch, Assistant City Engineer Project Engineer Project Engineer Project Engineer MOORPARK. CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of f 198 to ��, JD l3 ACTION: BY MOOECi'r' R'K, CALIFORNIA City Council tMeating of 198 ACT1O,"!: f0d 4nA�� By joLl1 0000w cLIN r HARPER, Ph.D. Mayor 1OISE BROWN Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS C. FERGUSON Councilmember JOHN GALLOWAY Councilmember BERNARDO PEREZ Councilmember MAUREEN W. WALL City Clerk TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MOORPARK MEMORANDUM The Honorable City Council R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer April 8, 1987 Ex4 POLICY 1 20 STEVEN KUENY City Manager '► CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police / ! THOMAS P. GENOVESE Ci Treasurer _ V Roo /1 ' Utility Trench Backfill Requirements BACKGROUND INFORMATION A request was made by the City Council at the meeting on March 11, 1987, for the City Engineer to prepare a report on utility trench backfill requirements. This memorandum was requested because of the concern over recent Utility trench failures. These failures are occurring in trenches excavated within existing streets. A. Existing Standard Utility trench backfill requirements are divided into two cases: utility trenches in paved roadway areas or trenches in parkways, medians, and open ground. The requirements for these two cases are summarized in Ventura County Standard Design Number 45 -5 (attached) and below: 1. Utility trench requirements under pavement: The backfill within the pipe zone must follow the specifications described in City Standard. The pipe zone is described as the section of trench from the bottom of the excavation to one foot above the top of pipe. The backfill required depends on the load factor specified. From a distance of one foot above the pipe to three feet below the finished surface of the pavement, the backfill consists of excavated material, with all organic matter, rubbish, debris, and other objectionable material removed. ()t Ctur 3. APR ? 1387 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 �(805) 529 -6864 Page -2- 4 oo This backfill must be compacted to 85% relative density. Any backfill placed three feet or less below the finished surface of the pavement must be compacted to a 90% relative density. The base material and pavement are then constructed according to plans and specification. It should be noted that on encroachment projects which remove pavement, the A.C. pavement replaced is one inch thicker than the existing pavement. 2. Utility trench backfill requirements in parkways, medians, and open ground: The backfill within the pipe zone must follow the specifications described in City Standard. The backfill required depends on the load factor specified. It should be noted that a less stringent load factor is generally required under open ground than under pavement. From a distance of one foot above the pipe to the finished ground surface, the backfill consists of excavated material, with all organic matter, rubbish, debris, and other objectionable material removed. This backfill must be compacted to 85% relative density. B. Existing Standards TInlroughout Ventura County A survey of several cities throughout Ventura County (Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo) shows that the existing City specification on utility trench backfill requirements is generally followed. For the County of Los Angeles the backfill requirements are similar to those in the City, except that all backfill must be compacted to 90% relative density. In the City of Thousand Oaks, the utility trench backfill specification requires a cement slurry backfill for all trenches within existing streets. This requirement was adopted because of utility trench failures. It was determined that the cause of these failures was an improperly compacted backfill. By requiring a one sack slurry as a backfill in flat areas and a two sack slurry backfill in steep areas, the backfill attains the required compaction. Specifying a slurry backfill for utility Page -3- 4 o) trenches has greatly reduced utility trench failures in the City of Thousand Oaks. For utility trenches within state road right of way, Caltrans requires all backfill to be compacted to 95% relative density. At the option of the contractor, slurry cement backfill may be used in place of the 95% compacted fill. In summary, most cities and the County still use the same utility trench backfill requirements as the City of Moorpark. The concept of a cement slurry backfill has worked out well in other areas but does require the hauling of all excavated materials and extensive curing time (up to several days) before the trench can be paved and placed back in service. This results in longer periods of interruption to traffic through the work area. RECOMMENDED ACTION For utility trenches excavated within existing streets, require that utility trenches be compacted to a minimum of 90% relative density above pipe zone to subgrade. At the option of a contractor, subject to City approval, a cement slurry backfill may be used in place of the 90% compacted fill. RDD : CL: 1s Encl. cc: Steve Kueny, City Manager John F. Knipe, Asst. City Engineer JN 3454 CMO206.MEM OMvs3 MAXIMUM LIFTS a. Mae nani<al compaction N y.r ens— 3.00' Calif.- fc.." D. • rclf.d sing nyar snamm.r .n.n no a v ' r soar tn. pipe i. I... Ihan 1�0 VlDr al.rl 2.00' Roll,na al dc. 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I.� a C.n.t rucl In Decor aon< .Iln plans. v.ntora CpuntJ - St. Id Land D•♦eloan, It Spreilreall one. and l ` Prance b.ddinq p., Slam..I D —dn 31 Pearl Sland11d,i ter LF. . 1.9 I� a. Cenlr.el.r Pl.e,nq P. —W f ucl.r al •lallen anal) C.mp.<fi.n I..I. at r.gmr•a. <ompael m.t.,i.l in Ihu ten:. 3. On e- ...Of- Replace .IrV<Ia.al •action la teller. A.C.- On.Sll inch mar, Ind, . "I no fhic.ne.s but not by tn.n 1rdty inch.,. a— type one tnieenaa, at ..i•lmi; bas, —1., Ill. 1. C-1-1 in aeaareane. ri to rant... C.unry S land. Lena D.r.lopment Specification. THIS STANDARD DESIGN IS INTENDED TO CONFORM TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION. IF ANY vma,. man. DISCREPANC I FS BFTWFFN THIS STANDARfI DESIGN AND THE SSPWC OCCUR.THE •aa'�✓`^ vr[ '�'•.'.. SSPWC SHALL GOVERN. COUNTY OF VENTURA e "la rese�Tl p...� PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY pw.sa UTILITY TRENCHES ..room COMPACTION SPECIFICATIONS JOHN PATRICK LANE Mayor ELOISE BROWN Mayor Pro Tern JOHN GALLOWAY Councilmember CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember BERNARDO M. PEREZ Councilmember MAUREEN W. WALL City Clerk MOORPARK' MEMORANDIIM +('s STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police THOMAS P. GENOVESE Cit Tr surer TO: Moorpark Developers and Contractors FROM: John F. Knipe, Assistant City Engineer / DATE: September 19, 1988 SUBJECT: Trench Backfill Requirements Effective immediately, all utility trenches within any street right -of -way or easement shall be backfilled from the top of the pipe zone to the bottom of the pavement structural section with a one sack cement and sand slurry mix. A maximum of one per -cent of calcium chloride may be added when, a faster cure is required. In parkway, medians and sidewalk areas, the slurry fill shall be from the top of the pipe zone to a point one foot below finished grade. Upon written request to the City Engineer this requirement may be waved for specific special conditions such as: excessively wide or deep trenches, (over 81). For any questions you may have, please contact the Public Works Construction Observer. Received: (Company) JFK:ts (Name) cc: Steve Kueny, City Manager R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer Mark Wittgraf, Project Engineer Chris Lynch, Project Engineer Ron Wilson, Construction Observer JN 3454 AMO801.MEM 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, Califomia 93021 (805) 529 -6864 0MIOGG JOHN GALLOWAY Mayor ELOISE BROWN Mayor Pro Tern CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember JOHN PATRICK LANE Councilmember MAUREEN W. WALL City Clerk - THOMAS P- GENOVESE City Treasurer TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MOORPARK MEMORANDUM The Honorable City Council John F. Knipe, Assistant City December 23, 1987 Speed Limit Sign Sizing BACKGROUND INFORMATION Engineer POLICY 1; EX,0 5 22 STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police To promote consistency in the size of various traffic signs throughout the City, we normally require signs to be the size designated as standard- by Caltrans. With respect to speed limit signs, the standard size is 36" x 45" (refer to attached traffic manual excerpt). Caltrans' policy states that 24" x 30" signs may be used on urban streets. With the concurrence 36" x 45" signs be greater, and the 24" 40 mph or less. RECOMMENDED ACTION of the Council, we propose that the installed in speed zones of 45 mph or 30" signs be installed in speed zones of That City Council direct that signs 36 11x45' speed zones of 45 mph or greater and installed in speed zones of 40 mph or less. JFK:MSW:go Encl. cc: Steve Kueny, City Manager R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer Mark Wessel, Senior Engineer Patrick Dobbins, Project Engineer Ron Wilson, Construction Observer Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriff's Department Faye Beaver, Facilities Coordinator JN 3482 amo530.mem ' signs be installed in the 24 11x30" signs be oGIG 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, Califomia 93021 (805) 529 -6864 Tr -ffic Manual SIGNS �-tss7 POLICY Where two roads intersect at an acute angle, the STOP or YIELD sign should be positioned at an angle, or shielded, so that the sign face is out Of view Of traffic to which it does not apply. If the visibility of a STOP or a YIELD sign is restricted, a STOP AHEAD symbol sign (W17) or a YIELD AHEAD symbol sign (W28) should be erected In advance of the STOP or YIELD sign. YIELD signs should not ordinarily be placed to control the major flow of traffic at an into rsection. They shall not be erected on the approaches of more than one of the intersecting streets. (CVC 21356) YIELD signs should not be used on the through road- ways of expressway& They may be used on an entering roadway without an adequate acceleration lane. YIELD signs should not be used In a well designed interchange, as the signs would Interfere with the free merging movement.' YIELD signs should not be used on a minor street where the safe approach ape" of the intersection is less than 10 miles per hour. The SPEED LIMIT sign (R2) shall be used to give notice of a restricted prima facie speed limit except as provided under Prima Facie Speed Limits -in CVC 22352. R2 The 48" x 60" signs shall be used on freeways. The S P E ED -`- - 24" x 30"signs may be used on urban street& LIMIT Where speed zones are longer than one mile, Inter- modiste signs may be placed at approximate one -mile intervals. ® Dual Installations may be used for three or L5 more lanes in each direction. Standard 3e" x4S" See CVC Sections 22350 through 22413 and Traffic Manual Chapter 8, "Traffic Regulations" for additional information. See Chapter 10, "School Area Pedestrian Satety' for the R2 signs used In school zones. When the maximum speed is to be posted, the MAX IMUM SPEED 55 sign, (146) shall be used JOHN PATRICK LANE Mayor ELOISE BROWN Mayor Pro Tern JOHN GALLOWAY Councilmember CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember BERNARDO M. PEREZ Councilmember MAUREEN W. WALL City Clerk MOORPARK MEMORANDUM POLICY ' 30 STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasurer TO: The Honorable City Council �r- FROM: R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer {-[_ DATE: September 13, 1988 SUBJECT: Limit Line Location Policy BACKGROUND INFORMATION In response to recent Council interest, we have identified and reviewed appropriate criteria and formulated a policy regarding the location of limit lines at stop controlled intersections. Identified criteria include the following: o Intersection sight distance standards o National and State standards o Motorist compliance o Wheelchair ramp location o Pedestrian movements During the evaluation, it was observed that it is impossible to select one general limit line location that is optimum with respect to all of the criteria. For instance, pedestrian movements are better facilitated by locating the limit line further from the main street, whereas a greater degree of motorist compliance may be attained by locating the limit line closer to the main street. After considering the various aspects of all the identified criteria, however, it was concluded that the best overall compromise may be achieved by locating the limit lines approximately 10' -12' behind the main street prolongation of curb. Based primarily on visibility to approaching motorists, stop signs should be located approximately 5' -10' feet within the curb return. om os Page -2- It is emphasized that this policy locations only, and that variances necessary based on field conditions. I field conditions warranting variances include sight distance considerations, ramp locations, and the presence of traffic signs, or other obstructions. RECOMMENDED ACTION This material is provided action is necessary. 4(2,) provides generalized will sometimes be t is anticipated that to the policy could specific wheelchair street light poles, for information only, and no MOO:RPARK, CALIFORNIA City Cour;cil� Meeting of %mil- 1982— ACTION: JFK:MSW:ls cc: Steve Kueny, City Manager John F. Knipe, Assistant City Engineer Mark Wessel, City Traffic Engineer Patrick Dobbins, Project Engineer James Biega, Project Engineer Chris Lynch, Project Engineer Ron Wilson, Construction Observer Lt. Mike Brown, Sheriff's Department JN 30499 CM0878.COU (HAAk!) JOHN PATRICK LANE Mayor ELOISE BROWN Mayor Pro Tern JOHN GALLOWAY Councilmember CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember BERNARDO M. PEREZ Councilmember MAUREEN W. WALL City Clerk TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MOORPARK MEMORANDUM The Honorable City Council R. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer�Je September 13, 1988 POLICY 31 STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasurer General Policy Regarding Traffic Control Measures on Final Maps BACKGROUND INFORMATION At a recent meeting, the City Council requested the formulation of a policy whereby stop sign locations could be reviewed and approved by the Council earlier in the project development process. The following policy is therefore presented for the City Council's consideration: Policy --Regulatory Traffic Sign Plan Where streets are to be dedicated in conjunction with final map recordation, a regulatory traffic sign plan shall be part of the final map submittal. This plan shall show, at a minimum, all proposed regulatory signs such as stop signs, speed limit signs, and parking restriction signs that will result from c t ons ruction of tract or parcel map improvements. This plan may consist of the final signing and striping plans. RECOMMENDED ACTION That the Regulatory Traffic Sign Plan Policy be adopted. JFK:MSW:ls MOOT PA`X, CAUFMNIA cc: Steve Kueny, City Manager John F. Knipe, Assistant City Engineer Ci�y L oUr r ''�` eting Mark Wessel, City Traffic Engineer Of 198,L Patrick Dobbins, Project Engineer James Biega, Project Engineer ACTifliv: Chris Lynch, Project Engineer Mark Wittgraf, Project Engineer JN 30499 JN 30500 By — 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 BERNARDO M. PEREZ Mayor SCOTT MONTGOMERY Mayor Pro Tern ELOISE BROWN Councilmember CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember PAUL W. LAWRASON, Jr. Councilmember LILLIAN KELLERMAN City Clerk TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MOORPARK M E M O R A N D U M �y .t ,r The Honorable City Council Steven Rueny, City Manager 9 (,) STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V: GILLESPIE Chief of Police RICH f ARD T. HARE ' f , City Treasurer November 30, 1990 (City Council 12 -5 -90) Consider Sidewalk Design for North Side of Los Angeles Avenue Between Shasta Avenue and Maureen Lane The Los Angeles Avenue (West) Widening Project is nearing completion. Staff has been able to work wtih the four fronting property owners on the north side of the project (between Shasta Avenue and Maureen Lane) to incorporate their required improvements as part of this project. They are responsible for the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk and adjacent paveout. The improvements will be constructed by the City's contractor ( Burhoe). Two of the property owners (West America and Tejeda) have made their own arrangements with Burhoe and two (Mundee and Hodson) have deposited funds with the City to have the work done as a change order to the City's contract. Some of the street improvement plans were approved prior to incorporation; others in the first few years after incorporation; and others within the last few years. Consequently, there are at least two types of sidewalk designs including staggered (modified meandering) for West America and A -Z Storage (part of Tejeda) and standard Caltrans eight foot walk with no landscaping. Staff proposes to work with Caltrans and the property owners to construct a three foot parkway adjacent to the curb and a standard five foot sidewalk to the back of right -of -way. This would provide a consistent treatment from Maureen Lane east to Shasta Avenue. In addition, this design would be generally consistent with the recently approved design plan for Mission Bell Plaza further to the east. Mission Bell 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 The Honorable city Council November 30, 1990 Page 2 does have a wider landscaped parkway. City staff has previously modified the sidewalk design on both sides of Shasta Avenue as part of the Los Angeles Avenue (West) Widening Project to the design. proposed in this report. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the sidewalk design with a landscaped parkway adjacent to the curb and a five foot sidewalk to the back of right -of -way for the north side of Los Angeles Avenue from Shasta Avenue to Maureen Lane. SK:sc 11304.tem <l(l()t172 3ERNARDO M.PEREZ Mayor SCOTT MONTGOMERY Mayor Pro Tern ELOISE BROWN Councilmember CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember PAUL W. LAWRASON, Jr. Councilmember LILLIAN KELLERMAN City Clerk MOORPARK M E M O R A N D U M VK STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYLJ.KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Steven Kueny, City Manager S DATE: November 21, 1990 SUBJECT: Authorization to Sign Caltrans Required* Encroachment Permits and Process Conveyance of Rights -of -Way to Caltrans BACKGROUND On development projects adjacent to State Highways, the City and /or Caltrans often condition the applicant for the dedication of additional street right -of -way (ROW) . Caltrans has a practice of not accepting such offers of dedication until all required street improvements are constructed and accepted by them. DISCUSSION The City is presently constructing improvements on SR 118 (Los Angeles) in a project known as the Los Angeles Avenue West project from approximately Park Lane to Maureen Lane. This project is funded by Los Angeles Avenue AOC funds. Several previously approved development projects fronting the north side of Los Angeles Avenue (SR 118) between Shasta Avenue and Maureen Lane have signed deferred construction agreements for the frontage improvements and submitted to the City (and City as successor to the County) offers of dedication for SR 118 ROW. City Staff is working with the developers of the development projects to complete their frontage improvements. Before work can commence on some of the properties, Caltrans is requiring the City, in addition to the developers, to sign the Caltrans encroachment permit. The City has not previously signed encroachment permits when it was not a City project. We do not foresee a problem with oo 73 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 q (2) The Honorable City Council November 21, 1990 Page 2 this, but intend to obtain an indemnification and hold harmless from the benefitting developer. In addition, we need to develop a process to have the ROW dedication conveyed to Caltrans as quickly as possible upon completion of street improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Authorize City Staff to sign Caltrans encroachment permit when necessary to allow developer to construct improvements to State Highways. Require the developer to provide the City with appropriate hold harmless and indemnification. 2. Direct City Staff to proceed with necessary work to enable City to convey all offers of dedication on City ROW and easements adjacent to State Highways to Caltrans upon completion of street improvements. SK:sc 11212.tem Ott 074 RESOLUTION NO. 96 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN DIRECTIVES TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in past years the City Council has adopted a number of policies pertaining to certain engineering matters; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed those past policies and wishes to compile, delete and amend said policies, and to set forth the remaining revised policies in a list of directives to the City Engineering Department. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the following previously adopted City Council policies are hereby rescinded and deleted: • Policy #30: Stop limit line location. • Policy #43: Sidewalk design for the north side of L. A. Avenue between Shasta Avenue and Maureen Lane. SECTION 2. That the following previously adopted City Council policies are hereby superseded by the directives set forth in Section 4 herein: • Policy #10: Placement of above ground structures • Policy #17: sidewalk. [See Sec 4A] Public notification regarding improvement projects. [See Sec 4B] Conceptual grading plans. [See Sec 4C] Utility trench backfill. [See Sec. 4D] Speed limit sign size. [See Sec. 4E] Traffic control measures on final maps. Sec. 4F] in the street [See Caltrans Encroachment Permits for improvements by others. [See Sec. 4G] SECTION 3. That the following Moorpark Operating (MOP) is hereby rescinded and superseded by the directive in Section 4 herein: • MOP #11: Repair to Damaged Sidewalks, Curbs & [See Sec. 4H] Procedure set forth Gutters. 1k ( ?-) Resolution No. 96- Page 2 _ That the following Directives to the Engineering Department are hereby established: A. PLACEMENT OF ABOVE GROUND STRUCTURES IN THE SIDEWALK: The following guidelines shall be followed in determining the location of above ground structures in the sidewalk. Such structures, include, but are not limited to, facilities owned by the City, any utility company or district, and the U. S. Postal Service. The location of such structures should be consistent with these guidelines unless unique circumstances require other action. In any case, the placement of such structures shall be consistent with minimum requirements for handicap access. 1. Whenever possible, traffic control signs should be placed on street light poles instead of separate sign poles. 2. Sidewalks having widths greater than five feet (51) and sidewalks with parkways: a. All signs, poles mailboxes, etc. should be placed behind the curb with the minimum setback. b. Fire hydrants shall be placed five feet (51) from the curb face. 3. Sidewalks having a width of five feet (51) or less: a. All stop signs, yield signs, turn prohibition signs, large guide signs, traffic signal poles and similar traffic signs shall be placed behind the curb with the minimum setback. b. Except as noted in Item #1 above, all other traffic control and traffic warning signs shall be placed behind the sidewalk, provided adequate visibility is maintained. Parking restriction signs placed behind the sidewalk may require placement at shorter intervals. c. Mailboxes may be placed behind the curb with the minimum setback, provided additional sidewalk width is constructed sufficient to provide a sidewalk width consistent with the width of the sidewalk adjacent to the mailbox. d. All other facilities shall be placed behind the sidewalk. B. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF STREET PROJECTS_: When deemed necessary and appropriate, City staff shall provide those affected with written notice of the City's intent to construct a street improvement project. Such notice shall only be given when and if the City Engineer and /or Public (IM077 «0 Resolution No. 96- Page 3 Works Director determine that a given project could adversely impact certain properties. When given, such notice shall be mailed to the owners and /or residents of properties which could be adversely affected by the project. Any such notice shall be mailed at least ten (10 ) days prior to the date the City Council is scheduled to consider the approval of the plans and specification for such project and /or authorization to advertise for receipt of bids for the construction of such project. C. CONCEPTUAL GRADING PLANS: The following guidelines shall be followed by the City Engineering Department in the review and approval of certain subdivision maps: 1. On all tentative tract maps, parcel maps, LDMs and DPs, where grading quantities will be equal to or greater than fifty cubic yards (50 yd3), a conceptual grading plan shall be a part of the tentative tract map submittal. The conceptual plan shall show pad elevations, tops and toes of slopes and the general drainage pattern. The location of any anticipated siltation, retention or debris basins shall be shown. If it is anticipated that the cut and fill volumes will not balance, the borrow site(s) and fill site(s) shall be identified. If the borrow /fill site(s) are within the City limits, a grading plan for such sites, showing the before and after condition, shall also be shown. 2. The Director of Community Development shall provide recommendations concerning conceptual grading plans at the tentative tract map, parcel map, LDM or DP stage of the project. The focus of the recommendations from the Director of Community Development shall include the following: aesthetics, viewshed and conformance to the Moorpark General Plan. The City Engineer shall provide appropriate recommendations relative to slope stability, drainage, erosion protection and related items. 3. The final grading plan shall be in substantial compliance with the conceptual grading plan submitted at the tentative map stage. The determination as to substantial compliance shall be made by the City Engineer. Minor administrative changes may be approved by the City Engineer where the elevations do not deviate by more than two feet (21) from the approved tentative map elevations, provided no adverse situations are created relative to slope stability, drainage, erosion, 0OUJ78 r\ (4) Resolution No. 96- Page 4 aesthetics or viewshed. If it is deemed that the grading plan is not in substantial compliance with the conceptual grading plan approved at the tentative stage, the City Engineer shall submit a report with recommendations to the City Council. For those grading plans that do not conform to the conceptual grading plan, a grading permit shall not be issued with the prior approval of the City Council. 4. During grading operations, changes may be authorized by the City Engineer, where such changes result in an "equal to" or "improved" grading plan, provided the Director of Community Development concurs that the change does not result in any adverse impact to aesthetics or viewshed within or adjacent to the graded area. D. UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL REQUIREMENTS: The following guidelines shall be followed by the City Engineering Department in the review and approval of plans and the inspection of work related to the backfill and compaction of utility trenches: 1. Except as noted below, all utility trenches within any street right -of -way or easement shall be backfilled from the top of the pipe zone to the bottom of the pavement structural section with a one sack cement and sand slurry mix. A maximum of one percent (1 %) of calcium chloride may be added when a faster cure is required. 2. All utility trenches within a parkway, median or sidewalk area shall be backfilled from the top of the pipe zone to a point one foot (11) below the finished grade. 3. Upon written request to the City Engineer this requirement may be waived for specific special conditions such as excessively wide or deep (in excess of eight feet) trenches. E. SIZE OF SPEED LIMIT SIGNS: The following guidelines shall be followed in determining the size of Speed Limit signs: • Less than 45 MPH: 24" x 3611; • More than 45 MPH: 36" x 45 ". The City Engineer or Director of Public Works may determine that a different size of speed limit sign may be warranted or may be more suitable at certain locations. V(i�iV y Resolution No. 96- Page 5 F. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN: Where streets are to be dedicated to the City in conjunction with the recordation of a final map, a regulatory traffic signing and striping plan shall be submitted to, and approved by the City Council along with City Council review and approval of the final map. The traffic signing and striping plan shall show, as a minimum, all proposed regulatory signing and striping, such as stop signs, speed limit signs and parking restriction signs. G. STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON A STATE HIGHWAY: The construction of street improvements on a State Highway by a private developer, may require the City to act in the role of facilitator. To that end the City Engineer and /or the Public Works Director are authorized to take certain actions as follows: 1. Sign Caltrans Encroachment Permit Applications if required, provided the developer provides the City with appropriate hold harmless indemnification. 2. Take all steps necessary and appropriate to provide for City acceptance of additional street right -of -way and /or easements within and /or adjacent to a state highway. 3. Take all steps necessary and appropriate to convey such additional street right -of -way, easements and improvements to Caltrans upon completion and acceptance of said improvements. H. REPAIR OF DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS: The responsibility for undertaking the repair of damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall be as follows: Damage Caused by: Responsible Party: 1. Street trees or other City landscaping located within a parkway maintained by the City. 2. Street trees or other HOA landscaping located within a parkway maintained by a Home Owners' Association. 0%(J8(J- Resolution No. 96- Page 6 Damage Caused by: 3. Street trees or other landscaping in a parkway located within the street right -of -way or a City -owned landscape easement adjacent thereto. 4. Trees or other landscaping located on private property: First Repair: Subsequent Repairs: 5. Any activity of the owner of the property fronting the damage, including an agent of the owner (e.g. renter, contractor, etc.) l'J�1 Responsible Party: City City Owner of Property fronting the damage Owner of Property fronting the damage PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October, 1996. ATTESTED: City Clerk Mayor, City of Moorpark, California 000081