HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - PASSENGER ZONE GRANDVIEW DR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: October 26, 1999
SUBJECT: GRANDVIEW DRIVE
UNLOADING ZONE
SCHOOL
City Manager Approi
Item to be presented
— ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING/
FOR CHARLES A. HELMERS ELEMENTARY
DEPARTMENT: Transportation&Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution establishing a passenger loadinglunloading zone for
Charles A. Helmers Elementary School along Grandview Drive (east side) from the
southern school driveway to 350 feet north of the driveway, between 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
BACKGROUND
On October 1, 1999, City staff received a letter (Exhibit "A") from Saugus Union School
District requesting that a passenger loading/unloading zone be established in front of
Charles A.. Helmers Elementary School. This was in response to school -related traffic
congestion that is currently occurring along Grandview Drive during the peak morning and
afternoon drop-off periods.
City staff met with Mr. Paul Martinsen, Principal of Charles A. Helmers Elementary
School, and observed both morning and afternoon traffic conditions along Grandview Drive
in front of the school. Staffs evaluation indicated that a passenger loading/unloading zone
would minimize traffic congestion and provide the school with a designated drop-off and
pick-up area. There will be minimal impact to on -street parking, since the passenger
loading/unloading zone will only be in effect between 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
and 3:30 p.m.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Keep existing situation as is.
2. Other action as determined by City Council.
Adi opted:L)�6_C2'Agenda Item:3—
GRANDVIEW DRIVE — ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING/
UNLOADING ZONE FOR CHARLES A. HELMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
October 26, 1999 — Page 2
FISCAL IMPACT
The work involves the installation of six signs, amounting to approximately $600.00.
Funds are available in the Field Services Striping and Signing Maintenance account for
this work.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution — Establish a Passenger Loading/Unloading Zone
Exhibit "A"— Letter from Saugus Union School District
Exhibit "B" — Vicinity Map.
Exhibit "C" — Proposed Passenger Loading/Unloading Zone
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EXHIBIT "A"
SAUGUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarice, California 91355 661-294-7500 Fax 661-294-7560
September 13, 1999
Mr. Bahman Janka
City Traffic Engineer
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Mr. Janka:
RECEIVED
OCT - 1 1999
TES - Traffic
Clty of Santa Clarita
The Board of Education of the Saugus Union School District is committed to the safety of its students.
Du ng ; he September 7th meeting of Roard of Trustees. Mr. Lee Bavless, a parent of a student who
attends Helmers School, requested that the Board review the issue of cross walks on Grandview Drive, near
Helmets School. Mr. Bayless feels that, based upon his meetings with you and your recommendations in
the matter, there is a safety issue that would be addressed if crosswalks were installed. In addition the
Board was provided a copy of your letter to the District on this matter.
The Board reviewed the information provided and approved a motion supporting the City if the City should
decide to move ahead and place crosswalks on Grandview. The District also heard a recommendation from
a parent that the street curb on the east side of Grandview Drive, in front of the Helmets School parking
area, be painted and posed as a drop off zone durine the times ; n P�;"rPi.,
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In supporting the City in its effort to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing Grandview, the District is
not assuming any liability for the installation or operation of these crosswalks or other pedestrian safety
measures the City chooses to implement. The District also will not provide a crossing guard for any cross
walks the City chooses to install along Grandview Drive.
Thank you for your concern for the safety of the children and parents of Helmets School and for your
efforts.
Yours truly,
/Mar A. Fu on
Assistant Superintendent
Business Services
cc:: Paul Martinson, Helmers Elementary
BOARD OF TRUSTEES • Eileen Connolly
SUPERINTENDENT • Gail Wickstrom, Ed. D.
Rose Koscielny • Gary G. Murr • Jonathan L. My' • Judy Umeck
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