HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-006 Changing speed limits ( S. 7th Ave, Walnut to Tieton Dr. ) ORDINANCE NO. 2002 — 06
AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic, changing the speed limits for 7 Avenue
from its intersection with Walnut Street to Tieton Drive and
correcting the name of Terrace Heights Way to Yakima
Avenue, and amending Section 9.50.370 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 9.50.370 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
In accordance with Section 9.50.360, and when properly signposted, speed limits during
the time specified over and along the streets designated are:
A. Fifteen miles per hour:
1. On all city alleys at all times not otherwise designated or officially signposted;
B. Twenty miles per hour on all unpaved streets and the following streets:
1. 6th Avenue from Spruce Street to Division Street,
2. Cornell Avenue from Division Street to Nob Hill Boulevard,
3. 12th Avenue from Arlington Street to Nob Hill Boulevard,
4. 15th Avenue from Nob Hill Boulevard to Prasch Avenue,
5. 37th Avenue from Richey Road to Summitview Avenue,
6. 37th Avenue from Summitview Avenue to Tieton Drive,
7. 38th Avenue from Tieton Drive to Nob Hill Boulevard,
8. 44th Avenue from Walnut Street to south city limits,
9. Chestnut Avenue from 6th Avenue to 48th Avenue,
10. Arlington Street from 12th Avenue to 16th Avenue,
11. Arlington Street from 40th Avenue to 45th Avenue,
12. Prasch Avenue from 12th Avenue to 16th Avenue;
13. 7 Avenue from Walnut Avenue to Tieton Drive;
C. Twenty -five miles per hour:
1. On all city streets at all times not otherwise designated or officially signposted;
D. Thirty miles per hour:
1. "B" Street from 8th Street to 6th Avenue,
2. Englewood Avenue from North 23rd Avenue to west city
3. Fair Avenue from Chestnut Street to Mead Avenue,
4. Front Street from Beech Street to "I" Street.
5. Fruitvale Boulevard from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue,
6. "I" Street from 6th Avenue to 1st Street,
7. Lincoln Avenue from 8th Street to west city limits,
8. Mead Avenue from South llth Avenue to South 16th Avenue,
9. Nob Hill Boulevard from 6th Street to 40th Avenue,
10. Pacific Street from 18th Street to 3rd Street,
11. Summitview Avenue from 7th Avenue to 40th Avenue, •
12. Tieton Drive from 5th Avenue to 50th Avenue,
13. Walnut Street from South 8th Street to South 5th Avenue,
14. Yakima Avenue from 9th Street to 6th Street and from 7th Avenue to 16th
Avenue,
15. 1st Street from Pine Street to "D" Street,
16. 2nd Street from Walnut Street to 3rd Street,
17. 3rd Street from Walnut Street to 1st Street,
18. 3rd Avenue from Mead Avenue to Lincoln Avenue,
19. 5th Avenue from "I" Street to Tieton Drive,
20. 6th Street from Yakima Avenue to Nob Hill Boulevard,
21. 8th Street from Walnut Street to "G" Street,
22. 20th Avenue from Fruitvale Boulevard to Willow Street and from McKinley
Avenue to Lincoln Avenue,
23. 24th Avenue from Nob Hill Boulevard to Mead Avenue,
24. 56th Avenue from Arlington Avenue to Englewood Avenue,
25. 18th Street from Pacific Street to south city limits,
26. West Powerhouse Road from North 40th Avenue to west city limits,
27. South 48th Avenue from Summitview Avenue to Nob Hill Boulevard;
E. Thirty -five miles per hour:
1. Fruitvale Boulevard from North 6th Avenue to west city limits,
2. Mead Avenue from east city limits to South 11th Avenue,
3. Nob Hill Boulevard from east city limits to South 6th Street and from South
40th Avenue to west city limits,
4. Summitview Avenue from North 40th Avenue to west city limits,
5. Terrace Heights Way East Yakima Avenue from east city limits to 9th Street,
6. Tieton Drive from South 50th Avenue to west city limits,
7. West Washington Avenue from South 1st Street to South 16th Avenue,
8. South 1st Street from south city limits to East Pine Street,
9. North 1st Street from "D" Street to north city limits,
10. South 3rd Avenue from West Washington Avenue to Mead Avenue,
11. 10th Avenue from Spokane Street to Fremont Street,
12. 16th Avenue from south city limits to north city limits,
13. 40th Avenue from West Washington Avenue to Fruitvale Boulevard,
14. South 48th Avenue from south city limits to Nob Hill Boulevard,
15. 64th Avenue from Nob Hill Boulevard to Tieton Drive,
16. West Washington Avenue from South 16th Avenue to west city limits,
17. 24th Avenue from Mead Avenue to Washington Avenue.
F. Forty miles per hour:
1. South 64 Avenue from Nob Hill Boulevard to Washington Avenue.
2. Ahtanum Road from South 16` Avenue to eastern city limits
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Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 5th day of Feb. , 2002.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Publication Date: 2 - - 2002
Effective Date: 3 - 10 - 2002
• YAKIMA PUBLIC
arl SCHOOLS 1 04 N. FOURTH AVENUE
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98902 -2698
YAIGMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 7 (509) 573 -7000
January 8, 2002
Ms. Joan Davenport
City of Yakima
Traffic Division
2301 Fruitvale Blvd.
Yakima, Washington 98902
RE: Davis H.S.
Dear Ms. Davenport:
Recently, members of my staff and our Safety Resource Officer (a commissioned police
officer) had an opportunity to work with Bill Quitta from your office to problem solve
safety concerns surrounding traffic around Davis High School, particularly on 7`
Avenue. Of particular concern, are the number of students and non - students cruising on
7th Avenue after the school day. Traffic on 7 Avenue becomes quite congested and
because many of the cruisers have been identified as having gang affiliations, we are
quite concerned that a potential critical incident could occur.
After discussing the possible options, we offer the following items for consideration by
the City of Yakima:
1. We request that the speed limit on 7` Avenue between Walnut and Tieton be
reduced to 20 mph, continuously.
2. We request that three -way stops be installed on the corners of 7 Avenue and
Spruce and also four -way stops at the corners of 7 Avenue and Pine. Currently,
both corners are 2 -way stops. We believe that by causing traffic to stop on 7`
Avenue will discourage unnecessary traffic using the street as a thoroughfare to
Tieton Drive or Summitview Avenue.
3. We request that the crosswalks be emboldened on Spruce and 7 Avenue so that
they are clearly seen by automobile traffic.
4. We ask that speed limit signs be posted in the alley behind the student parking
located on the corner of 7`h and Spruce. Neighbors have expressed concern over
the lack of compliance with the 15 mph speed limit.
We're the closest thing to home.
In addition, the Yakima School District will initiate the following.:
1. Chain off the 7th Avenue exitientrance to the student parking, lot to divert'
traffic coming, in and out of the lot to Spruce and Pine Streets.
2. We will request the Yakima City Police Department file the necessary permits
to allow us to barricade off the West bound lane on Spruce Avenue at 7
Avenue for 30 minutes at the end of the school day. This will prohibit
students from exiting, the student parking, lot and turning onto 7"' Avenue to
cruise.
It is my understanding that all parties involved in this meeting, were in agreement to
implement these changes with proper approvals. We believe that though this may not
eliminate the entire problem, these steps could lead to a safer, more secure area for our
students and faculty.
Thank you for Your consideration. Should you have any questions, please feel free to
contact Char IVIochel, our Security Director at 573 -7080.
Sincerely,
Benjamin A. Soria
Superintendent
Cc: Rick Gaznier. Associate Superintendent
Jack Irion. Deputy Superintendent
Jose \T idot, Davis High School Principal
Captain Don Blesio, Yakima Police Department
City of Yakima Public Works Department
Traffic Engineering Staff Report
For City Council Meeting of February 5, 2002
Subject: Request from Davis High School for Reduced Speed Limit and Other
Items
Staff Person: Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer
On January 8, 2002 the City of Yakima received a letter from Mr. Benjamin Soria.
Superintendent for the Yakima School District requesting assistance from the City of
Yakima related to traffic safety near the Davis High School Complex. As identified in the
attached letter the School District seeks to address a number of pedestrian and school
safety matters which will require cooperation from the City of Yakima. Below is a
description of the requested actions and status to implement each request.
1. Request: Reduce Speed Limit on South 7 Avenue between Walnut Street and
Tieton Drive from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
Status: Item recommended for approval by Ordinance from Traffic Engineering
Staff. The Yakima Municipal Code Section 9.50.370 regulates speed limits on
City streets. The primary purpose for this requested change is due to the presence
of frequent, school related pedestrians. Similarly, Arlington Street and South 44
Avenue adjacent to Eisenhower High School already have 20 MPH speed limits
established within the Municipal Code. Other streets adjacent to certain parks or
declared as bicycle routes also have 20 MPH speed limits, in order to protect
pedestrians and bicyclists.
2. Request: Install four -way stop at South 7 Avenue and Pine Street, as well as
"all -way" stop at South 7 Avenue and Spruce.
Status: Both Pine Street and Walnut Street currently stop at South 7 Avenue.
The School District requests these two -way stops be converted to "all -way" stop
intersections. Both of these intersections are directly adjacent to Davis High
School complex and the school district is attempting to address a number of
safety issues. Staff considers these requests appropriate due the presence of the
high school and high frequency of pedestrians. No action is required by City
Council for placement of additional stop signs.
3. Request: Paint a heavy crosswalk symbol at the intersection of Spruce and South
7 Avenue.
Status: Painting of school crossings are usually the first priority in the spring
when crews begin the painting season. This request can be handled in early
spring.
Staff Report: Davis High School Traffic
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4. Request: Post 15 MPH signs in the alleyway north of Spruce Street and parallel
with South 7 Avenue.
Status: Although the City does not normally post speed limit signs on alleys, this
request can be honored as part of the school safety package. A total of 2 speed
limit signs will be posted in the alley between Walnut and Spruce Streets. west of
South 7 Avenue.
Additional Items:
1. The School District will close the entrance to the student parking lot off of South
7 Avenue in an attempt to control traffic movement. No action by the City is
necessary for this item.
2. Request for a permit from Yakima Police Department to barricade the westbound
lane of Spruce Street at 7 Avenue (during the afternoon school release period,
only) in order to prohibit vehicles leaving the student parking lot to exit directly
to South 7 Avenue. This would compel students to travel west on Spruce, or
north on the alleyway to enter Walnut. As previously stated, these items have
been requested directly from the Superintendent's office in an attempt to address
safety issues.
Staff Report: Davis High School Traffic
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKI1VIA, WASHINGTON = ='
AGENDA STATEMENT - -
Item No:
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For Meeting Of February 5, 2002
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Amendments to Yakima Municipal Code 9.50.370, Speed
Limits on South 7 Avenue between Walnut Street and Tieton Drive for School and Pedestrian
Safety
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Shelley Willson, Streets and Traffic Manager ` C
Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima Traffic Engineering Division respectfully submits an item requested on behalf
of Davis High School to reduce the posted speed limit on South 7 Avenue, adjacent to the
school (pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code 9.50.370, Speed Limits). To address pedestrian and
school issues at the Davis High School complex, Yakima School District Superintendent
Benjamin Soria requests that the City of Yakima reduce the posted speed limit on South 7 .
Avenue, adjacent to Davis High School from 25 to 20 miles per hour. The precedent currently
exists for the streets adjacent to Eisenhower High School for Arlington Street and South 44
Avenue.
The letter from Mr. Soria also requests several other action items from the City of Yakima which
can and will be handled administratively, as requested. The attached staff report and letter explain
these other items.
This ordinance also corrects a street name change from Terrace Heights Drive to East Yakima
Avenue which occurred in 1994.
Resolution Ordinance 1 Contract _ Other: Letter from Davis H.S, Staff report map
Funding Source
APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL: 2 / A ./ l
City Manager "
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve the amendment to
Yakima Municipal Code 9.50.370, Speed Limits for South 7 Avenue between Walnut Street and
Tieton Drive
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: -
COUNCIL ACTION:
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