Transportation & Safety Committee

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Monday, May 12, 2014 7:00 PM Village Hall - Village Manager's Conference Rm. Transportation & Safety Committee Trustee Reid Foltyniewicz - Chairperson Trustee Mike Fugiel - Alternate Chairperson Michael Corso, John Larkin, John Schwarz, Bob Corbino, Jerry Schaefer, Jennifer Perkins, Gary Cation and John Mullins Staff Liaisons: Deputy Chief Tom Wirsing - Police Department and Matthew Lew - Public Works Department Transportation & Safety Committee Minutes May 12, 2014 1.0 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Foltyniewicz at 7:00 p.m. 2.0 Roll Call Present 9 - Trustee Reid Foltyniewicz, Michael Corso, John Larkin Jr., John Schwarz, Bob Corbino, Jerry Shaefer, Jennifer Perkins, Gary Cation, and John Mullins Staff Present: Matthew Lew, Civil Engineer, Public Works Department Deputy Chief Tom Wirsing, Police Department 3.0 Public Participation Mr. John Dillon, 123 W. St. Charles Rd., #301 Mr. John Gill, 308 W. Loy Both residents chose to speak at the time that the item they were in attendance for was discussed. 4.0 Approval of Minutes A motion was made by John Larkin, Jr., seconded by Bob Corbino, that the Minutes of the April 14, 2014 meeting be approved. The motion carried unanimously. 5.0 Unfinished Business 6.0 New Business 140196 Intersection of Loy and Elizabeth Streets A resident request to install a crosswalk in the area north of Park View School. (DISTRICT #1) Mr. Gill explained that he is concerned about the intersection just north of Parkview School intersecting with Terrace View park. A lot of people dropping off for school tend to park and block the sidewalk. It's especially bad during the summer for baseball games. About a year ago a no parking sign was put up, but nobody pays attention. It's a constant danger for kids to be crossing at that interesction. After dropping off or picking up the cars pick up speed as they head north. Village of Lombard Page 1 Transportation & Safety Committee Minutes May 12, 2014 Mr. Gill stated that his wife did get some names on a petition and he has a letter from Roberta Wallace, principal at Parkview School, in support of striping a crosswalk. Lew interjected that there is no parking 30' either side of the sidewalk. Schwarz asked if his primary concern is during large school events. Mr. Gill replied that it is during events and during the summer with the baseball. Lew added that the signage is properly dilineated, so it's a matter of enforcement. Mr. Gill added that he feels if there were a crosswalk, people would not park there and it may get people to slow down. Lew explained that crosswalks are used in conjunction with stop control. Perkins explained that the expectation is that people make their way to the marked crosswalk even if it takes them a little out of their way. Mr. Gill agreed that for school that would be the case, but there is a sidewalk there to get to the park. Foltyniewicz asked why the kids couldn't go to the existing crosswalk. Mr. Gill answered that they could but there is a sidewalk for accessing the park, so why not make it safe for the kids going to the park. Perkins commented that it sounds like it is primarily an enforcement issue. Mullins asked if the curb could be painted yellow. Lew responded that that would not be to standard and it is maintenance for the Village. Schaefer suggested that the Park District be contacted and ask them to do a media blitz and tell the parents that it is a crosswalk and they will get a ticket. A motion was made by John Schwarz, seconded by Gary Cation, that this Request be denied and that staff contact the Park District and ask them to put out an advisory for the sports parents. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. 140197 Intersection of Jackson and Addison Streets, Speed Study A resident request for a 4-way Stop. (DISTRICT #6) No action necessary. 140198 115 W. St Charles Rd. Parking Lot A request for installation of No Commuter Parking signage. (DISTRICT #1) Mr. Dillon explained that when he and his wife moved into the building in 2000 he learned then that it was built for 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 parking spots per unit. He is concerned that once the Village puts up No Commuter Parking signs for their portion of the parking lot, then commuters will park on the west side of the parking lot which is assigned to that building. He went on to say that he knows the association can put signs up, but he wants to know about enforcement and he would like someone from the Village to verify that those spots are still private property and owned by the condos. Chairperson Foltyniewicz assured Mr. Dillon that the committee is not going to change the zoning. Mr. Dillon explained that the building has gone through foreclosure and multiple owners. Larkin explained that it Village of Lombard Page 2 Transportation & Safety Committee Minutes May 12, 2014 would be up to the building owners to enforce parking on private property. Mr. Dillon replied that he is having trouble getting a response from the owner. Corso asked if commuters are parking there now. Mr. Dillon replied that they are at times, especially in the back spots. Foltyniewicz commented that he would think people are going to think the whole lot is effected by the signs that the Village is putting up. Mr. Dillon reiterated that his fear is enough people know from history that they are not going to be towed. Mullins explained that that is all a private issue. The owner would have to put up signs or have permit parking. The Village is separate and there is nothing the committee could do on the private side. Larkin suggested that the signs go up and see if it covers the broader area. Foltyniewicz suggested that two signs be installed, one at each entrance. Corso asked that the Police Department do a couple days of enforcement when the signs go up. A motion was made by John Larkin, Jr., seconded by Bob Corbino, that this Request be recommend to the Board of Trustees for Approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Michael Corso, John Larkin Jr., John Schwarz, Bob Corbino, Jennifer Perkins, and John Mullins Nay: 2- Jerry Shaefer, and Gary Cation 7.0 Other Business 8.0 Information Only 9.0 Adjournment A motion was made by Gary Cation, seconded by John Larkin, Jr., to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Village of Lombard Page 3