HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - LOADING ZONE EMBLEM ELE SCHOOL (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
DATE: August 28, 2001
SUBJECT: ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE
ALONG CABALLETA DRIVE FOR EMBLEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution establishing a passenger loading/unloading zone for
Emblem Elementary School along Caballeta Drive (west side), extending 100 feet north of
and 50 south of the existing pedestrian gate.
BACKGROUND
Emblem Elementary School, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department, will be implementing a pick-up/drop-off program along Caballeta Drive. This
program is in response to school -related traffic congestion currently occurring along
Espuella Drive and Caballeta Drive during the peak morning and afternoon traffic periods.
On June 8, 2001, staff received a letter (Exhibit "A") from Emblem Elementary School
formally requesting installation of a passenger loading/unloading zone to facilitate this
program.
City Traffic Engineering staff observed both morning and afternoon traffic conditions along
Espuella Drive and Caballeta Drive adjacent to the school. Staffs evaluation indicated that
a passenger loadinglunloading 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
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., school days only.
As stated in the letter, the school is making the request, and they are in full agreement
with the proposed passenger loading/unloading zone.
Agenda Item:
EMBLEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE
August 28, 2001— Page 2
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
I. Keep existing situations as they are.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The work involves the installation of three signs, amounting to approximately $300.00. Funds
are available in the Field Services Striping and Signing Maintenance account for this work.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Establishing a Passenger Loading/Unloading Zone
Exhibit "A" — Letter from Emblem Elementary School
Exhibit `B" — Vicinity Map (Emblem Elementary School)
Exhibit "C" — Proposed Passenger Loading/Unloading Zone
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