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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPTS 03 ALMERIA H O A 06-15-92REPORTS NO. 3 6-15-92 A G E N D A Inter--Com ' ,TE: JUNE 15, 1992 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: ROBERT S. LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT - ALMERIA HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION TRAFFIC ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the City Council, at their meeting of June 15, 1992, direct staff to continue to investigate residents' traffic concerns in the area of the Almeria Development, continue to coordinate with the Tustin Police Department to possibly increase enforcement in the area, and coordinate the review of street signing with the Almeria Homeowners Association. BACKGROUND: At the June 1, 1992 City Council meeting, Mr. Howard Mitzman, President of the Almeria Homeowners Association, requested assistance to slow traffic through the Almeria Development. The Almeria Development is located in the Tustin Ranch area of the City and is accessed by Palermo, Monterey Street, and Burnt Mill Road. DISCUSSION: The Engineering Division staff has previously received similar requests from residents of the Almeria Development. As a result of these requests, staff has installed speed limit (25 MPH) signs on the aforementioned streets that provide access to the Almeria Development. The speed limit signs were placed in accordance with the California Vehicle Code and the State Guidelines (Caltrans Traffic Manual) for signing on public streets. Additionally, staff previously notified the Tustin Police Department and alerted them to the concerns expressed by the area residents. During a field review of the area, it was observed that unauthorized signs indicating "Slow Watch For Children" have been installed throughout this area. These signs were not approved for installation and they are not recommended in the State Guidelines for public street signing. The unauthorized placement of these signs may also have the potential of creating liability for the City in certain cases regarding litigation. If so directed, Engineering staff will coordinate the review of street signing in the subject area with the Almeria Homeowners Association. STATUS REPORT - ALMERIA HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION TRAFFIC ISSUES June 15, 1992 Page 2 The Engineering staff will continue to monitor the traffic situation in the subject area and will work with the Almeria Homeowners Association to address residents concerns. 44-r? Robert S. Ledendecker Director of Public Works/ City Engineer RSL:DRA:ccg:almeria 00, Doug as R. Anderson Transportation Engineer