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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/5/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 5.A. Page 1 o P 1 Cindy Berardi From: Heggen, Eric [EHeggen@capnet.ucla.edu] Sent: Friday,August 31, 2007 12:58 PM L"C l °,1- ] 1 pf r To: cityclerk@palmsprings-ca.gov Cc: eetheridge@mac.com III r' Subject: Closing of Livmor @ Civic August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. The speeding traffic is especially dangerous because the street is very narrow, has no sidewalks, and there is street parking, all of which the neighbors appreciate, but none of which work with high volumes of speeding traffic. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the ci[y's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by [he City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5th for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, Eric Heggen & Blair Jockers 2810 Plaimor Ave. Palm Springs, CA 92262 8/31/2007 2�LID (;'.l' 2 e VF; 2: 0 0 August 31, 2007 Cl'I Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, I purchased my home at 2987 E. Livmor Avenue last September. I have been very concerned about the high number of cars passing by at excessive and dangerous speeds. Especially because there are no sidewalks, the street is unsafe for pedestrian use. I am particularly concerned about the substantial danger to small children. Several months ago, I joined the the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization in petitioning for the west end of the of the street to be closed An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The street closure will also have the incidental effect of reducing the risk of crime and burglaries. Only a few months ago, several houses in the neighborhood were burglarized. Closing the west end of Livmor Avenue will assist the Police Department and city officials in deterring crime by limiting the criminals' quick escape routes. I recognize that some City employees may be slightly inconvenienced by this action since some use Livmor Avenue in their commute to work to avoid the traffic lights on Tahquitz Canyon. However, I am sure you will agree that our public officials should value the safety of our citizens and taxpayers above their own convenience- Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5th for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, L, UWN\ Ji . Newman 2 E. Livmor Avenue Pa m Springs, CA 92262 760-864-9159 cc: Sunmor Neighborhood Organization Page 1 of 1 Cindy Berardi From: jbronstein Obronstein@dc.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 6:36 PM To: cityclerk@palmsprings-ca.gov o': T,74 L u' Subject: Livmor closure 0I•{^( GL.: R As residents who live on the corner of Livmor and Sybil rd., we are keenly aware of the high traffic and speed on Livmor avenue. Most of the vehicular traffic ends up at City Hall or the Dog Park. Your engineering department, Police and Fire departments, and Planning department all favored the closure on Livmor at N. Civic Drive, as well as over 80% of the residents in our neighborhood. We therefor expect your approval of the Livmor Avenue closure. Sincerely, William & Judy Bronstein 212 Sybil Rd. 9/4/2007 OF PALM IPA c+ U City Council Staff Report C"`IC I FO k�\P Date: SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 NEW BUSINESS Subject: LIVMOR ESTATES TRAFFIC CALMING NEIGHBORHOOD REQUEST TO CLOSE LIVMOR AVENUE AT CIVIC DRIVE From: City Manager Initiated By. Director of Public Works/City Engineer SUMMARY Approval of this will direct staff to close Livmor Avenue at Civic Drive pursuant to the attached closure and landscaping plans. RECOMMENDATION: 1) DIRECTING STAFF TO CLOSE LIVMOR AVENUE AT CIVIC DRIVE PURSUANT TO THE ATTACHED CLOSURE AND LANDSCAPING PLANS. STAFF ANALYSIS: In accordance with the procedures set forth in the Council adopted traffic calming policy, representatives of the Livmor Estates Neighborhood between Andreas and Civic Drive, bounded on the east by Civic Drive and the west by Farrell Drive, requested closure of Livmor Avenue at Civic Drive, adjacent to the dog park in 2003- At that time neighborhood consensus could not be reached and the petition went no further. However, in 2006 the neighborhood again requested street closure and this time proceeded to a neighborhood election, which resulted in an 83% favorable vote for closing Livmor at Civic Drive. Votes were received on 65 out of the 85 ballots mailed out. The closure is proposed on Livmor, just east of Airlane Drive, utilizing signs, curbs, with possible landscaping in the closed area. The balloting procedure and results meet the requirements of the traffic calming program. Staff research indicated that in addition to speeding with an 851h percentile reading of 41 miles per hour, significant amounts of cut-through traffic from Farrell Drive was also occurring. ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report September 5, 2007-Page 2 Livmor Estates Traffic Calming Closure of Livmor will result in traffic, who's destination was the dog park, City Hall or the offices north of City Hall to utilize either Civic Drive or Tahquitz Canyon Way via Louella Road for access. Because of the circuitous route through this neighborhood, traffic volumes on Livmor are expected to decrease while traffic uses alternate routes. Volumes on Louella Road my increase slightly, as this will be one of the three remaining exits to the neighborhood, as opposed to the original four. Staff requested and received clearance from both Police and Fire Departments regarding the proposed closure. On June 6, 2007 City Council forwarded the request to the Planning Commission for recommendations. On August 8, 2007 Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 7037 which concurred that the closure was consistent with the General Plan, directed staff to proceed with closure construction drawings and recommended approval of the closure and landscape concept to the City Council. The commission requested additional signs on Livmor east of Farrell to warn that the road no longer goes through to Civic Drive_ Staff plans to do this construction concurrently with the CDBG funded Civic Drive improvements this Fiscal Year. FISCAL IMPACT: The closure landscaping work is estimated to cost$9,000,00. Sufficient funds exist in the Capital Projects Funds, Account No. 261-1395-50000 (Unscheduled Capital Projects). a -_ David J. Barakian Director of Public Works/City Engineer ry ���� David H. Ready City Manager Attachments: Exhibits (2) 000002 RESOLUTION NO. 7037 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE CLOSURE OF LIVMOR AVENUE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN, CONCURRING WITH THE ATTACHED LANDSCAPE CONCEPT, DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND RECOMMENDING THEIR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received a request from City Council dated June 6, 2007 to determine that the proposed closure of Livmor Avenue is consistent with the City's General Plan Circulation Element; and WHEREAS, the City Council on June 6, 2007, asked Planning Commission to provide recommendations regarding the proposed closure; and WHEREAS, no parcels receive access from any portion of the proposed portion of the street to be closed, and WHEREAS, the proposed street closure is not in conflict with any Goals, Policies and Objectives of the City's General Plan Circulation Element; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the request, including but not limited to, the staff report and all written and oral testimony presented. 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Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program, A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that an some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH, Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmar Avenue is a common neighborhood concern, For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive, The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes"vote, an September 51h for the Livmor Avenue closure, Thank�Y Vince Klaseus &Todd Gertschen 2740 Livmor Ave Palm Springs, California 92262 Moos TOTAL P.01 August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5t"for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, Ernest D. Etheridge Robert A. Smithcz 2821 E. Livmor Avenue — a 000007 08/28/2007 35:11 7602031820 CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE 01 Sent via facsimile to city clerk CITV C f_ ". August 28, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive, The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not Feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes an Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive, The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and 'Yes" vote, on September 5t for the Livmor Avenue closure- Thank you, Matt Tapscott 276E Last Livmor Avenue Palm Springs, CA 922E2 000��� Cindy Berardi _ - From: Louise Waller[waller 1963@yahoo.com] f' Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 128 PM HI To: cityclerk@palmsprings-ca.gov cU'f'J I`[j+� �I' t" 3 fi' ]•' Subject: Closure of Livmor c rf August 31, 2007. Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a determined group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Dept. to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Ave. from N.Farrell Dve. to N.Civic Dve. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr R. Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor in 2001 and the results of the survey showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80 % of those cars travelling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even travelling in excess of 50 MPH, Since then we formed the SNO. officially recognised by the city, and discovered that safety on Livmor Ave is a common neighbourhood concern. I myself do not feel safe walking or cycling along Livmor, when there is no sidewalk or bike lane. I am also concerned for the safety of the elderly and young children in our neighbourhood who have to walk along there as it is the only route by which one can exit the community. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor at the North end. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering,police, fire and planning depts. Our communication with these depts. has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighbourhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighbourhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor at the North end. We respectfully ask you for your support and "YES" vote , on Sept. 5th for the closure of Livmor Ave. Thankyou, Louise R. Waller BSN,RN. 225 North Sybil RD Palm Springs CA 92262 Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http:/Isurveylink,yahoo.com/gmrs/yahOD panelinvite.asp?a=7 DOME, 1 iK, rl'J: lli n August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive, The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5'"for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, (Your Name and Address) Stephen Preston 215 Morsun Circle Palm Springs, Ca 92262 07/07/2007 03:17 7609236971 CSrLS JAhIOFSKY PAGE 01 CV ! `; w'_EI I August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehides were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH, Since then we formed the St1NMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern_ For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive„ The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments„ Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes' vote, on September 6t for the Livmor Avenue closure, Thank you, George Ja & Charles Ciali 234 North Helena Circle Palm Springs„ CA 92262 00001 RUG-29-2007 02:10 P.02/02 LCJIi. 'I i � l: d• �J August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one, An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5�'for the Livmor Avenue closure. Tha ou, D Merithew 206 N. Airlane Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 000012 TOTAL P-32 08-29-2007 13:07 EXCLJSIUE STUDIOS 3239G98200 PRGE:2 2M Pr'JG `2 Pli August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive_ The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr, Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approar:hed 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the St1NMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern, For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one,A /rWh Iming 83% of the neighborhood re:ently voted via ballots distributed vo of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. ctfully ask for your support and "Yes"vote, on September 54'forthe closure, ou,— �-, . rsons Livmor Ave prings , CA 92262 000►013 1E/26/2006 21:34 6022405436 IhINER SOURCE PAGE 01 :J32�a L J August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has boon approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one_ An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5� for the Livmor Avenue closure. han/�-kj you, (YpUr�NameCand Addle 0000�! FROM MMC-MEDICAL PHONE NO. 9494940557 Aug. 29 2007 11:14AM P1 r l a L I-'L August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety an Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern_ For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An oven0clming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive_ We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5�'for the Livmor Avenue closure_ Thank you, Laura Minarsch 206 N. Airlane Drive Palm Springs, GA 92262 1/PY1,9 7 - Aug 29 2007 9: 24AM TORS Rnademy Program 80540G4891 p. 1 �Ul_ 2 Pli It 7�7 .i CI7' CL August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH, Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the St1NMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern, For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one_ An overwhelming 831A of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September a for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, r Mark 8utzko, Ray Dallago, Michael Ferguson 2749 Livmor Palm Springs, CA 92262 0000�� 08/29/2007 19:11 F'_AX 0 002 I L Y ' August 31, 2007 ce C7rC0����, 4 A '17 '/zL Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N- Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. The majority of traffic occurred during business hours indicating Livmor is being used as a thoroughfare for surrounding business and individuals not living in the neighborhood. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. Wo respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September Wh for the Livmor Avenue closure. Fhaue Vythelingum 2912 E. PlaimorAv Palm Springs, CA 92262 000017 08/29/2007 19:11 FAX [a001 August 30, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, �G= In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N, Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. The majority of traffic occurred during business hours indicating Livmor is being used as a thoroughfare for surrounding business and Individuals not living in the neighborhood. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feet safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue- Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments- Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September a for the Llvmor Avenue closure. Thank you, Vincent Williams 2912 E. Plaimor Ave Palm Springs, CA 92262 0000-6 August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said [hey did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5th for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, Leo C. and Marcia L. Murphy 220 N. Morsun Cr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 L.!T '( CLE"1' 2970 E Livmor Avenue Pahn springs, CA 92262 Aug. 30,2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor Oden, For the last five years,I have been working with my neigbbors in the Sunmor Neighborhood Association to find a way to divert the speeding traffic that uses Livmor Avenue as a"short cut"to the airport,City Hall and the offices on N. Civic Drive. The 25 mile an hour signs have perhaps helped a bit,but without enforcement there is little motivation for drivers to obey the law. I heartily support the plan to close Livmor at N. Civic, allowing pedestrian access to the dog park, City Hall and other agencies in the Civic compound.It is the only solution that makes sense and will restore peace and safety to our neighborhood. Please vote for the proposed plan that our neighborhood overwhelmingly approved. Thank you, 12 6LeG— Christine MacCalla 2970E Livmor Avenue Palm Springs, CA 92262 000020 Page 1 of 1 Cindy Berardi From: Bwhint@aol.com Sent: Thursday,August 30, 2007 9:57 AM 210 I i.,i o,J 3,IJ Iri P i `15 To: cityclerk@palmsprings-ca.gov Cc: eetheridge@mac.com iI 'i wLE Subject: Livmor Street Closure Letter Please find attached (and copied in the body of this email) my letter urging the City Council to support the Livmor Street Closure. I request that my letter be included in materials provided to the City Council for next Wednesday's Council meeting. Best regards, Bruce Hinton 206 N. Leslie Circle Palm Springs, CA 92262 :.::.xx,.xw.mwwwwwwwwwwwwwwa�w�kwx�x::::: August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, I'm writing to ask for your support and "Yes" vote on September 51h for the Livmor Avenue street closure proposal, a plan supported by the overwhelming majority of neighborhood residents and developed in concert with city departments. Please vote "yes" and cut off the torrent of through traffic that has turned our small neighborhood street into a dangerous, thundering public thoroughfare. Thank you, Bruce Hinton 206 N. Leslie Circle Palm Springs, CA 92262 wwnw++.x,.xxxxxxxxxx«xxrrww..w.•wwwwwawwkwxxxxxxx Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. 000021 8/30/2007 �oil �^LI^^ �1• . 1 August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 51h for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, Tomas L Newsom 457 N. Juanita Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 - 000022 GiT'' CI_rl" „ August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 5th for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, Pedro C. Costa Elsa Diaz 215 Lyn Circle Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-668-1024 Zi�1 al i'] J August 31, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. An overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood recently voted via ballots distributed by the City in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 51h for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, Eric , Courty Hershberger and our kids Ty (5), Luke And Mason (2) and our dog Cali. 2780 E. Plaimor Ave. 760-327-3221 To;City Clerk Page 1 of 1 2007-08-30 15 47 18(GMT) '13234433788 From:T Scott Schriefer 20fri1� 3 � frl.iQ August 30, 2007 Office of the City Clerk City of Palm Springs 3200 EastTahquitz Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262 VIA FACSIMILE Dear Palm Springs City Council and Mayor, In 2001 a small group of residents went to the Palm Springs Police Department to ask for help controlling the speed of daily traffic on Livmor Avenue from N. Farrell Drive to N. Civic Drive. The police said they did not have the manpower to patrol and enforce the speed limit and referred us to Mr. Richard Jenkins and the city's traffic calming program. A speed and Car count system was placed on Livmor Avenue in 2001 and the results showed that on some days car Counts approached 500 with 80% of those cars traveling at speeds in excess of 38 MPH. Some vehicles were even traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Since then we formed the SUNMOR Neighborhood Organization, officially recognized by the City, and discovered that safety on Livmor Avenue is a common neighborhood concern. For example, many Livmor Avenue residents, as well as residents on neighboring streets, did not feel safe walking or letting their children and grandchildren ride bikes on Livmor Avenue. In a recent neighborhood vote, an overwhelming 83% of the neighborhood voted in favor of closing Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive via ballots distributed by the City. The closure plan has been approved by the city's engineering, police, fire and planning departments. Our interaction with these departments has been a collaborative and professional process, and is testament to the city's desire to make our neighborhood a safe one. Your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive, We respectfully ask for your support and "Yes" vote, on September 51' for the Livmor Avenue closure. Thank you, 7 2722 F L.1vmoR AVE- PALM SpPiNGs. CA 92262 0O0025 08/30/2007 00:08 7604948834 KG CONNECTIONS PAGE 09 :.'1TY LL August 30, 2007 Dear Palm Springs City Council, I have owned a home on North Juanita Drive for the past two years. It is a very quiet street without excess traffic which was a major point of concern for me when choosing to buy a home in Palm Springs. Since that time, I have become friendly with several of my neighbors in the area. Recently, I was visiting a friend who lives on Livmore Avenue, not far from my home. As I was leaving and backing out of his driveway, a car seemed to appear out of nowhere and I was almost struck backing out of his driveway. I had looked both ways but, the car approached me at a rapid speed, I am guessing somewhere between 40 and 50 miles an hour_ He continued down the street and turned right onto Civic Drive, probably late for a flight at the nearby Palm Springs airport. I discussed this matter with my friend and also with a member of the Sunmore Neighborhood Organization and I learned that my concern was shared by others in the area_ After my experience, I would be concerned for the safety of people living on that street, not to mention their children and pets. It is my understanding that your approval is the last step required to close Livmor Avenue at N_ Civic Drive, I urge you to take action and do that as soon as possible to prevent further close calls or perhaps something more serious should this situation be left unchecked. Sincerely yours, Keith E. Grader 426 N Juanita Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 009026 August 30, 2007 2501iC'UG i :,;iI 130 CITY C.''-!;, Oflice of the City Clerk City ol'Palm Springs 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Council Members, On September 5,2007 you will vote on whether or not to approve the closure of E. Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive. As you may know, concerned members of the SUNMOR neighborhood have been working for many years to accomplish this closure. As full-time E. Livmor Avenue residents,who walls twice a day, we can personally attest to the heavy, speeding traffic along E- I,,ivmor Avenue. While we realize that speeders can be found on any city street, it is the combination of vehicle speed and traffic volume that makes E. Livmor Avenue a particularly dangerous thoroughfare. Heavy traffic volume also results in constant road noise and increased littering in our neighborhood. Closing the east end of Livmor street may inconvenience some in the SUNMOR neighborhood,but on the whole (as evidenced by a recent neighborhood-wide vote) residents believe that safety will be dramatically improved. Much of the present traffic is a result of drivers inconsiderately taking a short-cut to get through to the Dog Park, City Hall, etc. These drivers should be using E. Tahquitz Canyon Way and not a residential street, We are confident that closing E. Livmor Avenue at N. Civic Drive will greatly improve the livability of our neighborhood and ask for your support. If we can provide any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact us at (760) 808-6988. ,Sincerely, Ron&Barbara Marshall 2685 E. Livmor Avenue Palm Springs, CA 92262