CC 2012-12-11_11.a. Supplemental InformationMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER 1?1/-
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION-AGENDA ITEM 11.a.
DATE:
ADOPTION OF THE FIVE YEAR RADAR SPEED SURVEY FOR
SELECTED CITY STREETS
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Attached is correspondence received regarding Item 11.a. -Adoption of the Five-Year
Radar Speed Survey for Selected City Streets.
c: Community Development Director
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Hotrnail Print Message
FW: Grace lane Speed lomit
From: Bob and Mardell Perez
Sent: Wed 12/05/12 10:32 AM
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To: tferrara@arroyogrande.org
Cc: tbrown@arroyogrande.org; jcostello@arroyogrande.org; jguthrie@arroyogrande.org;
cray@ a rroyog ra nde .org;
December 5, 2012
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
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My family and I moved to Grace Lane, Arroyo Grande, on November 5, 2012. My husband and I are
raising our "2" grandsons who are 12 and 4 years old. They are "both" Special Needs Children.
When we bought our home, we did not realize "how fast" the traffic speeds up and down our street. We
were told it was only slightly busy, on Sundays, due to the Grace Bible Church members. Unfortunately,
this is not the case!
We have witnessed the following:
1.) Cars are moving at speeds of up to 70 mph with MANY teenagers using our street to "drag race" in
their cars during the day and night. One raced straight down the middle of our street at 9:00 PM on a
Satuday night.
2.) Many people, speeding down our street, are the so-called "Soccer Moms" rushing their ctJildren to
St. Patrick's School, because they are late, in the mornings, getting their children to school on time. One
mom drove on the other side of the street and almost hit the guardrail as I was pulling out of my
driveway. She was "on a mission" to get her child to school on time! I drove up to her and rolled my
window down stating "You didn't get to school any sooner speeding and you could of taken out our
family and your family, because of your "unsafe" driving!" She just ignored my comment and drove
away.
3.) On Sundays, many people are either coming or going to Grace Bible Church. Some are late for the
service and, of course, are "speeding" to get there. Others are leaving church and are on their cell
phones, not paying attention, as they drive past our house. We, as residents, have a tough time pulling
out of our driveways, because many drivers have their hea·ds "bent down" texting as they drive.
4.) There are "skateboarders" who use our street as a "skakeboard ramp." One such skateboarder has
been told numerous times, by us, to, "Please, go somewhere else to skateboard. We do not want a
death in front of our house." Of course, a few minutes after that message was said to him, he fell and
just missed hitting my husband's parked truck on the street. They "continue to ignore" our warnings!
5.) Our grandchildren, as I mentioned, are 12 and 4 years old. They "cannot" play basketball in their
front yard due to the "heavy traffic" this street possesses. We moved here hoping the children could, at
least, enjoy the front and back yards of their home. Plus, get to know the children on the street and be
able to play at ea.ch other's houses. With the cars "speeding up and down our street" that is not even
possible. The fear of a collision possibly "killing our children" reduces that enjoyment entirely!
6.) The speed limit "should be" 25 mph, NOT 35 mph, because of the .children who live here and the new
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children coming, who yvill be moving into the neighborhood when the other homes are built. THE
CHILDREN'S SAFETY IS THE MAIN IMPORTANCE HERE!
7.) Because the speed bumps are on Rodeo Drive, drivers take Grace Lane to avoid the speed bumps,
thus, sending more traffic up and down our street.
COMMENT:
There is "NO" consideration for the children on this street! Does it take a child being "killed" in order for
change to take place? Now is the time to put the Speed Limit at 25 mph and, actually, put in Speed
Bumps in order to reduce speeding, drag racing and skateboarders going up and down our street. All it
will take is one death and you will be "too late" to fix it. I wouldn't want that issue on my hands!
Please, ladies and gentlemen, please, at least drive down our street at anytime. Just sit al.ong the curb, in
your car, and you will see "HOW FAST" these cars are travelling to get to their destinations. Take the
time to observe what we endure every day of the week.
Thank you kindly!
Respectfully Submitted,
j)v<M~ ~~Uh-.-
Mardell and Robert Perez d
Arrovo Grande, CA 93420-2690
Kitty Norton
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FW: Tony Ferrara Jordan Hasay and the problem on Grace Lane
From: arroyograndewebsite@gmail.com [mailto:arroyograndewebsite@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 9:41PM
To: AG City
Subject: Tony Ferrara Jordan Hasay and the problem on Grace Lane
Joseph 1-lasay has sent a message from the City's website. This message should be directed to City Attorney:
Tony Ferrara Jordan Hasay and the problem on Grace Lane
Tony,
Joe 1-lasay here, otherwise known as "JORDANS DAD". We just recently moved to Grace Lane and I'm sure
you have heard of all the speeding complaints. Believe me, they are real! People drive through here like it's
NASCAR's last hurrah! l no longer have kids here but if l did l would be right up your butt complaining in a
heartbeat. Please do something before someone gets killed. Should a disaster ever occur, you will forever have
to live with it on your conscience. You must do something now.
Joe 1-lasay
714-9803
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