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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009
SUBJECT: Designation of "No Parking" Zones on Glynnis Rose Drive
Report Prepared by: Nicole Gonzales, Public Works Technician
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Letter to Resident dated November 19, 2007
2) Location Diagram
3) Letter to Residents dated January 2, 2009
4) Resolution
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution approving a "No Parking" zone on Glynnis
Rose Drive at Roscommon Way, and clarifying existing "No
Parking" zones on the east side of Glynnis Rose Drive.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The cost to paint the curb red and install additional signage is
included in the City's approved street maintenance budget.
DESCRIPTION: In November 2007, the City responded to a request for red curb to be
painted on the east side of Glynnis Rose Drive at Roscommon Way (Attachment 1). In addition, the
resident also requested that a crosswalk be installed across Glynnis Rose Drive at Roscommon Way to
provide a path of access from one side of the street to the other. The City's Traffic Engineer has
examined the location and recommends that red curb should be installed between the two curb ramps and
20 feet north and south of the curb ramps. The Traffic Engineer did not, however, recommend the
installation of a crosswalk across Glynnis Rose Drive because pedestrians may be given a false sense of
security, and may not exercise caution when crossing the street. The installation of the red curb will
increase visibility of pedestrians to oncoming traffic before pedestrians begin crossing the street. While
we decided to paint red curb in November 2007, the item was not categorized as a high priority. There
were no known incidents at this location and there are no roadway characteristics, such as a curve, that
make this location dangerous. With time the request was mistakenly overlooked, until Police Services
presented questions regarding the existing "No Parking" zones on Glynnis Rose Drive. Staff has
implemented a new procedure regarding requests received for red curb that will not allow for this type of
mistake to occur in the future.
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COPY TO: Benjamin Baez, 4306 Foxford Way
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In addition to the request for red curb at the above location, Police Services has requested that existing
"No Parking" zones designations located on the east side of Glynnis Rose Drive be clarified. The first
request is to clarify the existing "No Parking" zone on Glynnis Rose Drive just south of Central Parkway.
Vehicles have been parking in the right-turn pocket on Glynnis Rose Drive at Central Parkway even given
that "No Parking" signs are installed along this section of Glynnis Rose Drive. The last "No Parking" sign
that is installed for the existing "No Parking" zone was installed in the middle of the right-turn pocket,
rather than at the beginning causing confusion on the designation of the existing "No Parking" zone. The
"No Parking" signs currently in place were installed as part of the adjacent development (Waterford).
Review of the approved plans did not provide clear designations of the boundaries of the existing "No
Parking" zones, and no information on the purpose of the locations were provided. The City's Traffic
Engineer has examined the existing "No Parking" zone on Glynnis Rose just south of Central Parkway
and recommends the installation of additional signage and the relocation of existing "No Parking" signs to
clearly designate the entire right-turn pocket as a "No Parking" zone.
In addition, the Traffic Engineer's investigation revealed that the existing "No Parking" zone on Glynnis
Rose Drive just north of Dublin Boulevard should be extend to the end of the median island. This section
of the street is not wide enough for vehicles to park along Glynnis Rose Drive and still ensure adequate
spacing for vehicle traffic. It is therefore recommended that the "No Parking" sign on the east side of
Glynnis Rose Drive just north of Dublin Boulevard be relocated to extend the existing "No Parking" zone
from its existing location to the end of the median island (Attachment 2).
Written notification of the proposed installation of red curb and clarification of existing "No Parking"
zones was sent to residents at Waterford Apartments who reside closest to Glynnis Rose Drive
(Attachment 3). No responses were received by the City. In addition, the Public Works Director
contacted Benjamin Baez personally and discussed the improvements proposed, and he thanked her for
keeping him apprised of the progress.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution
approving a "No Parking" zone on Glynnis Rose Drive, and clarifying existing "No Parking" zones on the
east side of Glynnis Rose Drive.
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"Celebrating 25 Years Of Cityhood 1982-2007"
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. California 9458
November 19, 2007
Benjamin Baez
4306 Foxford Way
Dublin, CA 94568
Re: Letter of November 5, 2007
Dear Mr. Baez:
Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us
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Thank you for your letter of November 5, 2007. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner
but I needed to have our Parks & Community Services Department and Public Works
Department review your concerns.
I have spoken with our Public Works Department and our Traffic Engineer specifically with
respect to your request for a crosswalk crossing Glynnis Rose Drive at Roscommon. Our Traffic
Engineer has examined this location and has recommended that red curbing be installed between
the two sidewalk ramps on the east side of Glynnis Rose Drive and 20 feet north and south of the
ramps, as well. This will keep cars from parking in the vicinity of the pedestrian ramps creating
greater visibility for pedestrians crossing at this location. In addition, the City will make certain
that the existing crosswalk across Roscommon Road be restriped during our annual stripirig
program. Our Traffic Engineer, at this time, does not recommend the installation of a crosswalk
across Glynnis Rose Drive because she believes the pedestrians at this location should exercise
greater caution when crossing the street. A crosswalk at this location may provide a pedestrian
with a false sense of security given the number of cars that use Glynnis Rose.
In your letter you also asked if sidewalks were to be installed from the southern park entrance at
Central Parkway to the children's play area in the future. According to our Parks & Community
Services Department, permanent sidewalks will be installed with a future phase of Emerald Glen
Park. In the meantime, the City is investigating the feasibility of installing a decomposed granite
walkway on the west side of the driveway entrance as an interim measure.
Lastly, you brought to our attention, the damage being caused to the slides in the play area from
skateboarders. We appreciate you bringing this matter to the attention of the City and we will
monitor this area for this type of activity in the future. In the meantime, the City will post signs
prohibiting skateboarding in this area.
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If f you have any questions regarding any of these issues or have any further questions, please do
not hesitate my office at (925) 833-6650.
Sincerely,
Richard C. Ambrose
City Manager
cc: Melissa Morton, Public Works Director
Jaimee Bourgeois, Traffic Engineer
Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director
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CITY OF DUBLIN °`ce/ebrating 25 Years Of Cityhood 1982-2007"
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us
January 2, 2009
Subject: Clarification of "No Parking" Zones on Glynnis Rose Drive
Dear Resident:
This letter is a notification that the City of Dublin's Public Works department staff will be
presenting a resolution to the City Council that will clarify the existing "No Parking"
zones and add an additional "No Parking" zone along Glynnis Rose Drive. Upon
adoption, the resolution would be implemented with revised no parking signage. The
proposed designated "No Parking" zones on Glynnis Rose Drive would be adjacent to
the Waterford Apartments and Waterford Shopping Center as illustrated on the attached
diagram.
Please submit any concerns in writing to Nicole Gonzales, Public Works Technician by
Friday, January 16, 2009.. If no response is received by the indicated date, the Public
Works department staff will present its recommendation to the City Council for approval,
Sincerely,
Melissa Morton
Public Works Director
Cc: Nicole Gonzales, Public Works Technician
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RESOLUTION NO. - 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVAL OF "NO PARHING" ZONE ON GLYNNIS ROSE DRIVE
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.04.250 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code, the City
Council of the City of Dublin does hereby RESOLVE as follows in the interest of public safety:
Section 1: A "No Parking" zone, indicated by red curb, shall be established on the east side of
Glynnis Rose Drive at Roscommon Way, between the two curb ramps and 20 feet north and south of the
curb ramps.
Section 2: Clarification of existing "No Parking" zones on the east side of Glynnis Rose Drive
to designate the entire right turn pocket just south of Central Parkway as a "No Parking" zone, as well as
extend the "No Parking" zone on Glynnis Rose Drive just north of Dublin Boulevard to the end of the
median island.
Section 3: Said "No Parking" zone shall be incorporated into Section 6.28.010 Designated of
the City of Dublin Traffic Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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