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CITY OF SANTA CI.ARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: an J. Pari
DATE: January 22, 2002
SUBJECT: CEDARCREEK STREET — EXTENDING PASSENGER LOADING/
UNLOADING ZONE FOR RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution extending the existing passenger loading/unloading zone for
Rio Vista Elementary School along the north side of Cedarcreek Street an additional 200
feet, from the existing zone to the kindergarten playground fence. The total length of the
no -parking zone would be 300 feet.
BACKGROUND
On December 15, 1999, the City established a 100 -foot (school days only) passenger
loadinglunloading zone for Rio Vista Elementary School along the north side of Cedarcreek
Street. The school has been using the passenger loadinglunloading zone since that time.
After the current passenger loading/unloading zone was established, it was determined that
the zone did not provide sufficient length to accommodate all of the vehicles that line up to
drop off/pick up students at the curb in front of the school.
On December 11, 2001, City Traffic Engineering staff met with Mr. Hugger, Principal of
Rio Vista Elementary School, and observed traffic conditions along Cedarcreek Street in
front of the school. Staffs evaluation indicated that extending the existing passenger
loading/unloading zone would help to accommodate more vehicles, thereby improving traffic
flow during arrival and dismissal times. There will be minimal impact to on -street parking,
since the time periods for the current passenger loading/unloading zone and the extension
would be between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., school days
only.
On December 20, 2001, City staff received a letter (Exhibit "A") from Rio Vista Elementary
School confirming the request. As stated in the letter, the school is making the request,
and they are in full agreement with the proposed passenger loading/unloading zone
extension.
Agenda Item :�
CEDARCREEK STREET — EXTENDING PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING
ZONE FOR RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
January 22, 2002 — Page 2
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Keep existing situation as is.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The work involves the installation of four signs, amounting to approximately $400.00.
Funds are available in the Field Services Striping and Signing Maintenance account for
this work.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Extending Passenger Loading/Unloading Zone
Exhibit "A" — Letter from Rio Vista Elementary School
Exhibit "B" — Vicinity Map
Exhibit "C" — Proposed Passenger Loading/Unloading Zone
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RIO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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20417 Cedarcreek Street DEC 2 4 2001
Canyon Country, CA 91351 Tel: (661) 297-8880
TES - Traffic
City of Santa Clarfts
Gerald A. Hugger, Principal
A National Distinguished Blue Ribbon School
Dedicated to developing and nurturing the whole child through innovative, continuous learning.
December 20, 2001
Mr. Ian Pari
City of Santa Clarita
Traffic and Engineering
23920 W. Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, California 91355
Dear Mr. Pari:
During this past week we experimented with Officer Richard Phares' suggestion that we extend
our loading/unloading zone another 200 feet in front of the school. This suggestion was given by
him to improve the traffic flow and the safety of the students during arrival and dismissal times.
I have observed the new loading/unloading zone and it has made a positive impact on the flow of
traffic. It also appears to be a safer pattern because visibility near the school site has greatly
improved during drop-off and pick-up times. Finally, the extended length permits all drivers to
get near to curb to drop off their passengers, which has eliminated double parking and having
children walk between cars.
As a result of this experiment, I would like to request that the city post signs in front of the
school, which makes 300 feet of curb space, fronting the school, a loadinglunloading zone. This
zone would run from the east bus driveway down to the kindergarten playground fence.
Presently, we have 99 feet of curb space which is "No Parking" all day long on school days.
Our present loading/unloading zone would be included in the 300 feet and would be a "No
Parking" area only during the following times: 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 2:00-3:30 p.m. on school
days.
I thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Please let me know if there is additional
information you may need to forward this request to the City Council.
Sinc ly,
Gerald A. Hugger
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