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Traffic Committee

September 10, 2024 ·2:00 PM Final

City Council Chamber, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340

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Agenda — 24 items

  1. 1 NOTICE TO PUBLIC
  2. 2 WELCOME
  3. 3 Copies of the backup material relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Any person who has questions concerning any agenda item may call the Engineering Department at 209-385-6860. Prior to each regular Traffic Committee meeting, a complete agenda packet is available for review in the Civic Center, 2nd floor Engineering Department, 678 West 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340 and on the City’s website at www.cityofmerced.org. Any documents provided to a majority of the committee members after this agenda is posted will be available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours.
  4. 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: OBTAIN SPEAKER CARD FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE CLERK
  5. 5 Members of the audience who wish to address the Traffic Committee are requested to complete a speaker card available at the podium against the back of the Council Chamber. Please submit the completed card to the Traffic Committee Clerk before the item is called, preferably before the meeting begins. Material may be emailed to contactengineering@cityofmerced.org no later than 1 PM on the day of the meeting. Please specify which portion of the agenda you are commenting on, for example, Report item # or Public Comment. Your comments will be presented to the Traffic Committee at the appropriate time. Any correspondence received after 1 PM will be distributed to the Traffic Committee and retained for the official record.
  6. 6 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
  7. 7 Accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be arranged by contacting the City Clerk at (209) 388-8650. Assisted hearing devices are available for meetings held in the Council Chamber.
  8. A. CALL TO ORDER
  9. B. ROLL CALL
  10. C. ORAL COMMUNICATION
  11. 11 At this time, audience members who wish to speak on any matter not listed on the agenda, please identify yourself and city of residence, and if you intend on using technology for your presentation please leave a copy for the record. Committee will not take action on an item that is brought to their attention at this meeting. If it requires action, it will be referred to staff and/or listed on the next Traffic Committee agenda. Members of the public who wish to speak will be allotted 3 minutes. Avoid repeating what previous speakers have said. If two or more individuals are present as a group and wish to speak on one side of an issue, please select a single spokesperson to present your views.
  12. D. CONSENT CALENDAR
  13. 13 All matters listed under the consent calendar are considered routine by the Traffic Committee and will be adopted by one action of the Traffic Committee unless a member of the audience or Traffic Committee member has a question, statement or wishes to discuss an item. In that event, the clerk will remove that item from the consent calendar and place it for separate consideration.
  14. D.1 SUBJECT: Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 ACTION: Approving and filing the Traffic Committee Minutes of July 9, 2024 ATTACHMENTS 1. Traffic Committee Minutes of July 9, 2024 24-899 approved Pass
  15. E. REPORTS
  16. E.1. SUBJECT: Committee Member Reports 23-976
  17. F. BUSINESS
  18. F.1. SUBJECT: CONTINUED REQUEST #24-07 Requesting Signage And Other Measures To Discourage Drivers From Turning Left Out Of The McDonald’s/ Tractor Supply Parking Lot Onto Campus Parkway. (Corey Plagenza) REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen states cars exit the parking lot and cross both the traffic lanes dirt median to make a left turn onto Coffee Street instead of making a right turn. 24-843 continued Pass
  19. F.2. SUBJECT: CONTINUED REQUEST #24-24 Requesting A Speed Bump/Bumps Along Bodie Street. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen and community states drivers are speeding past this street at fast and unsafe speeds. The area is close to the Weaver Middle School, and is prone to pedestrians, children, and even pet traffic on a daily basis. The addition of speed bumps will help drivers slow down and obey the speed limit. 24-844 denied Pass
  20. F.3. SUBJECT: CONTINUED REQUEST #24-38 Requesting The Installation Of Speed Bumps And A Temporary Speed Trailer On Northwood Drive. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen explains many drivers use Northwood Drive as a throughway to avoid the traffic on Olive Ave and Bear Creek Dr. These vehicles travel at high speeds, causing safety hazards to residents of this area, many of whom include both children and elderly veterans who enjoy spending time outside frequently. The potential risk of an accident has led some fearful residents to discontinue the walks outdoors. The installation of speeds bumps could urge drivers to slow down and would allow for a safer environment for all residents and drivers in the area. A temporary speed radar would be beneficial until speeds bumps are installed. 24-845 continued Pass
  21. F.4. SUBJECT: REQUEST #24-41 Requesting Parking Spaces In Front Of New Life Church At 1129 P Street. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen expresses concern for the elderly of the church who must walk from further distances due to the lack of parking in the front of the church. Citizen adds that there is no available parking during the church’s events because of other vehicles using the street parking. 24-846 approved Pass
  22. F.5. SUBJECT: REQUEST #24-42 Requesting Street Lights Between The 500 To 600 Blocks Of East 21st Street. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen expresses concern for the elderly of the church who must walk from further distances to access the church due to the lack of parking in the front of the church. Citizen adds that there is no available parking during the church’s events because of other vehicles using these parking spaces. 24-873 continued Pass
  23. F.6. SUBJECT: REQUEST #24-42 Requesting A 3-Way Stop, Marked Crosswalks, and Parking Enforcement At The Intersection of Meadows Avenue And Loughborough Drive, REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen is concerned about possible pedestrian-vehicle accidents in this area. Citizen notes there have been multiple accidents since the beginning of the year and with there being many children living in the area, traffic calming measures such as speed bumps are requested. In addition, there are no markings for a crosswalk, which raises safety concerns for community members who walk to nearby businesses. Lastly, the vehicles parked on the street causes visibility issues for drivers approaching the stop sign on Meadows Ave and Loughborough Dr. 24-874 continued Pass
  24. I. ADJOURNMENT adjourned