CRAFTON! BOROUGH JUNE23,2022 Borough ofCrafton Thursday,June: 23, 2022 (Council. Meetings are broadcast live via Zoom Communications Webinar and can be viewed at tpswwwyoutpe.comchameluc L/W842r9UFIMUENOEOO) L.CALLTOORDER President Oliverio called to order the Council Meeting of the Crafton Borough Council, Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 7:15 PM. 2.FLAGSALUTE Pledge of Allegiance. 3.ROLLCALL Interim Manager Sample recorded six (6) Members of Council present as follows: Ms. Bollenbacher, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Levasseur, Mr. Marks, Mr. Oliverio, and Mr. Ridilla. Also present were Mayor Perry, Solicitor Korbel and Engineer Minsterman. Absent was Ms. Compitello. 4.CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: #1: It was moved and seconded Levasseur/Marks) to approve the. June 23, 2022, Consent Agenda (including the Meeting Minutes dated June 9, 2022, and the Bill List dated June 23, 2022). MOTION #1 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0). 5.CABLE FRANCHISE PUBLIC HEARING Interim Manager Sample read the following statement and opened the floor for the public hearing. "This is a public hearing of the Borough Council regarding cable franchise renewal for the Borough of Crafton. This public hearing is held pursuant to Section 626 of the federal Cable Act, which sets forth the process for franchise renewal. The Borough's current franchise with Comcast is within the normal industry renewal window, and the Borough is beginning the This public hearing is part of the preliminary portion of franchise renewal in which the Borough reviews the cable operator's past performance and identifies the Borough's future cable-related community needs. As such, as part of this public hearing, we invite comments from any citizens process of renewing the franchise. who wish to speak regarding either or both of the aforementioned subjects. 1 CRAFTON BOROUGH JUNE23,2022 Franchise renewal is the best opportunity for municipalities to assert their rights with respect to their cable operator and to obtain important benefits in return for granting the cable operator the right to use their public rights-of-way. These benefits include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A State-of-the-Art Cable System now and in the future; Strong Customer Service Standards; Free Services to Community Facilities; Better Reporting Requirements from the Cable Operators; Maximized Franchise Fees; Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) Channel(s) )(ifdesired); PEG Capital Support Funding (if desired); Legal Protections oft the Rights-of-Way; and Better Mechanisms to Enforce the Franchise Agreement. These are just some of the potential benefits available through franchise renewal. Citizens may address these items or any other cable-related items that are important to them. We will now open the hearing up to citizen comments." Interim Manager Sample noted that there were no public comments. Interim Manager Sample closed the Public Hearing for the Cable Franchise Agreement. 6.CRAFTON BOULEVARD: STREETSCAPE PRESENTATION Mayor Perry noted that in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the Mayor oft the Borough is responsible for Public Safety. She spoke to address the safety concerns surrounding the new bump outs ini relation to access to the Elementary School during an emergency and the slowing Engineer Minsterman gave aj presentation regarding the planning and design, as well as the change in traffic patterns regarding the Crafton Boulevard Separation and Streetscape Project oftraffic. (thefull presentation is included at the end ofthese minutes). 7.PUBLIC COMMENT ONA AGENDAI ITEMS Robert Engel, 10 Walnut Street, spoke regarding the Streetscape project including the lack of transparency of the design and engineering of the project. He noted that Crafton Boulevard is the truck route for Amazon drivers. Mr. Engel also inquired about the future road markings, such as David Lesondak, 10 Baldwick Road, stated that Crafton Boulevard is a neighborhood roadway with many children on bikes and scooters. He stated that new bump outs are doing their job and Mike Crown, Crafton Fire Chief, spoke regarding the turning radius and potential damage to the Fire Department Vehicles, as well as concerns of getting water to the school via Vance Alley. He center line marking and crosswalks. are already slowing down traffic. 2 CRAFTONE BOROUGH JUNE23,2022 gave several potential modifications that would help the Fire Trucks navigate the new bump out Chris O'Brien, 1828 Crafton Boulevard, spoke of the limitations on access to her driveway due Jim Pletcher, 107E. Crafton Avenue, Member oft the Crafton Volunteer Fire Department, spoke in agreement of the Fire Chiefcomments and reiterated the concern ofnavigating the bump outs Cody Sheets, 152. Promenade Street, spoke about the community's concerns of getting the Fire Trucks to the Elementary School and noted that in the event of an emergency, he felt the new Lisa Smith, 50 Walnut. Street, inquired about the consideration of School Buses that must make Reese Smith, 50 Walnut Street, spoke regarding the limited visibility and turning radius caused by the new bump outs, responsibility of the new greenery, and noted that there needs to be more Mr. Oliverio reiterated the Citizen Comments and presented the questions to the Engineer for Engineer Minsterman noted that the section of Crafton Boulevard is a local roadway. He stated Engineer Jarquin noted that the traffic engineers did review sight triangles at the intersections Engineer Minsterman spoke in response to the modifications suggested by the Fire Chief and noted that in some communities it is standard practice for Fire Trucks to drive over bump outs. He added that the bump out at Vance alley is designed in accordance with the standards and he Engineer Minsterman stated that traffic and engineering studies are not required to do a streetscape project. He added that the design changes to the Crafton Boulevard and Clearview Engineer Minsterman stated that contractors are required to give property owners access in and out oft their property and noted that access should never be restricted unless notified in advance. Engineer Minsterman addressed multiple concerns about the limited turning radius for various designs. to the new bump outs. and potential damage to the vehicles. bump outs would not be al hinderance to the Fire Department. ar right offofBaldwick Road onto Crafton Boulevard. public awareness of these projects. response. that centerline markings could be added but they are not required. and stated that he would review the changes of the stop bar placement. would not recommend making any changes. Extension intersection were made to improve safety. trucks and school buses. 3 CRAFTON BOROUGH JUNE23,2022 Interim Manager Sample stated that all the greenery will be maintained by the Public Works Department. B-ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REPORTS Mr. Oliverio acknowledged the receipt of the following written reports for May 2022, including the Financial Statement, Treasurer, Police, EMS, Code Enforcement and Building Inspection. 9.PRESIDENTS) REPORT strategy sessions. 10.1 MAYOR'SREPORT Mr. Oliverio announced that an RFP (Request for Proposal) for a facilitator for the upcoming Mayor Perry spoke regarding the requested amendments of the Fire Chief and that Gateway look at the models and consider the suggested changes. 1.SOLICITOR'S REPORT Solicitor Korbel stated that there have been some changes to the U.C.C. Code that Council will need to consider and added that he will have a draft ordinance prepared for Council to review. 12.N MANAGERS REPORT Interim Manager Sample gave an update on the Gas Company and Water Company reconstruction. Mr. Levasseur thanked the Public Works Department for their cleanup efforts on Barr Avenue. 13.STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE. AND. ADMINISTRATION Mayor Perry had nothing to report. COMMUNITYSERVICES. AND. INPRASTRUCTURE CRAFTON. BOULEVARD UPDATE & DISCUSSION Mr. Oliverio spoke regarding the potential visibility issues caused by the new trees/greenery Mr. Marks thanked the community for attending and bringing their concerns to Council. He spoke to address some of the safety concerns and questions regarding the publication oft the from the Streetscape. streetscape project. 4 CRAFTON: BOROUGH JUNE23,2022 MOTION: #2 It was moved and seconded Chandler/Ridilla) to direct the Engineer to take the notes from the Fire Chief, and change or remove the bump outs, only at Bradford Court and Vance Alley behind the school, to address the safety concerns oft the Fire Department. Mayor Perry asked for clarification oft the motion. Council discussed amendments to the motion that all members of Council agree with. MOTION AMENDED: #2 It was moved and seconded (Chandler/Ridilla) to direct the Engineer to review the concerns from the Fire Chief, in respect to the bump outs at Bradford Court and Vance Alley, and report back to Council at the next meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler (YES), Levasseur (YES), Marks (YES), Oliverio (YES), Ridilla (YES), Bollenbacher (YES). MOTION #2 carries by a Roll Call Vote (6-0). FIRE. INSPECTION: ORDINANCE MOTION: #3 It was moved and seconded Levasseur/Chandler) to approve Ordinance 1673 amending Chapter 90, Article III and Chapter 149 oft the Crafton Borough Code of Ordinances revising regulations pertaining to annual fire inspections. Mr. Oliverio stated that this ordinance has been discussed at the previous four meetings and has Mr. Crown, Fire Chief, stated that this ordinance has been up for discussion since 2010, and passed by Council in 2018. Mr. Crown added that this ordinance amendment will require annual Mr. Marks added that this ordinance could be amended ifit would become burdensome to been discussed with the public. fire inspections for commercial and multi-family dwellings. property owners. MOTION #3 carries by a Unanimous Vote (6-0). MULT-MUNICIPAL ZONING PROJECT Mr. Levasseur gave an update on the Kick-Off meeting for the Zoning Project. COMMUNICATION, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS Mr. Marks noted that they are still discussing possible digital signage at Crafton Park. COMMISSION VACANCY CRAFTON. BOROUGH JUNE23,2022 Ms. Bollenbacher noted that there are still four vacancies, Library, Zoning, Civil Service, and the U.C.C. Appeals Board. COUNCIL OFGOVERMMENTS (COG) Mr. Ridilla noted that the next COG meeting will be held on September 13th, in Collier Township. He added that Crafton Borough received an award for perfect attendance. 14.C COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Upcoming Council Meeting - Thursday, July 14th, 2022, at 7:15 PM. Crafton Borough will be celebrating Independence Day at Crafton Park on Monday,July 4th starting at 7:001 PM. Food trucks, live music, and fireworks will all be part ofthe festivities. The Thomas J. Witt Memorial 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 AM. The Crafton Mini-Golf will be open on FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS each week, from 7PM to 9PM, throughout the Summer. Cost to play is $2 per person. Seasonal pool pass memberships are now on sale. Please go to htpsypwgratonbonouhcom/crafompool to complete the Pre-Application. Pool memberships can be picked up in the Borough Office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Questions can be directed to the Administrative Office at (412)921-0752x10. 15.P PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Engel, 10 Walnut, Street, noted that the minutes from the past three meetings have not been posted to the Borough's Website. He also spoke regarding the Thornburg Bridge closure detours, which will be Crafton Boulevard in front of the Elementary School. Mr. Engel thanked the Fire Chief for bringing his concerns of the bump outs to Council. He also inquired about public access to the Council OneDrive documents. 16.ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:501 PM. Respectfully submitted, Carissima Kerns, Borough Secretary GATEWAY ENGINEERS June 23, 2022 Crafton Blvd Streetscape - Planning and Design Chronology September 2020 - Crafton Boulevard Streetscape identified as opportunity site in Planning Commission Workshop Session 2 October 2020 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee Meeting November 2020 - Initial Streetscape concepts initiated by Gateway November 2020 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape concepts presented at Engineering Committee meeting December 2020 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee meeting December 2020 thru January 2021 Gateway prepared Design Development Plans January 2021 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee meeting January 21, 2021 - Council adopts Resolution 2021-02 authorizing submittal ofa CITF Grant for Streetscape February 2021 - Gateway presented Design Development plans and renderings to Planning Commission's Workshop 4 February 2021 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee meeting March 2021 - Gateway finalized Construction Documents and Bid project with Crafton Boulevard GROW project GATEWAY ENGINEERS June 23, 2022 April 2021 - Crafton Boulevard Streetscape awarded by Council to Independent Enterprises May 2021 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee meeting May 13, 2021 - Streetscape is mentioned during Community Announcements June 2021 - Construction began on Crafton Boulevard Separation and Streetscape project Summer 2021 - streetscape project mentioned in The Crafton Courier July 2021 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee meeting July 22, 2021 - Council adopts Resolution 2021-10 authorizing submittal of Multi Modal Grant for Streetscape September 2021 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee meeting Fall 2021 = streetscape project mentioned in The Crafton Courier April 2022 - Crafton Boulevard streetscape discussed at Engineering Committee meeting April 28, 2022 - Council adopts change order for Phase IIofbump-outs GATEWAY ENGINEERS FACT SHEET & FAQs June 23, 2022 1. What is traffic calming? Traffic calming is the combination of mainly physical measures that reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for non-motorized street users. Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) 2. What is the point of traffic calming? Traffic calming measures are mainly used to address speeding and cut-through traffic volumes on neighborhood streets. Traffic calming can increase both the real and perceived safety of pedestrians while improving the quality of life within neighborhoods. Source: PennDOTA Pub 383 (7-12) Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook https://www. dot. state.p pa. oncpDsoSPDLatPPVENOBIA 3. Are curb extensions / bump-outs OK to use on a street like Crafton Boulevard? Curb extensions/bumpouts: are an acceptable traffic calming measure, and may be used on local roads, collectors, and arterials with up to 15,000. ADT with posted speeds up to 40mph. Crafton Boulevard ATD is 5500. Source: PennDOTA Pub 383 (7-12) Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook https:/www. dot. state. pa. spbicpbsompdisalatongpUB20Bln Source: AADT Traffic Volume Map - Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 4. Why are curb extensions /bump-outs typically used? DS/BEPeTIALGWBPR. PDF FLESMAPSTTAleTale Volume/County Maps/Allegheny (v.pdf Reduce the crossing time and distance for pedestrians Improve thel line of sight for pedestrians Make pedestrians more visible to oncoming traffic Slow vehicles making turns by reducing the curb radius Prevent illegal parking near corners and intersections Source: PennDOTPub: 383( (7-12) Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook pshdasuOausNisaa 5. Do curb extensions/bumpouts work? Most curb extensions result in speed reductions of 1-2 mph, and in some cases, have the The standardized risk of death for a pedestrian hit by a car at 23 mph is 10%. That risk increases to 50% at 42 mph. On average, every 1 mph decrease in speed results in a 2.8% potential to reduce speeds by up to 5 mph. lower chance of death in vehicle VS. pedestrian crashes. GATEWAY ENGINEERS FACT SHEET & FAQs June 23, 2022 Source: PennDOTI Pub. 383( (7-12) Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook https:/www. dot. state. pa. smdicuhsomPnicatsaloyPUEN20Bin https:l/nacto. orqwp-contentuplads20171120112011PedestianiskVsSpeedpd Source: AAA Foundation. for Traffic Safety 6. Will these bump-outs make it harder for a fire truck to get to Crafton Elementary School? No. Vehicle turning templates were analyzed to ensure that Crafton VFD's largest truck and mutual aid response vehicles (i.e. Green Tree) will be able to navigate through the new streetscape. In some cases, access is the same or potentially better, since the bump outs will prevent drivers from illegally parking vehicles too close to intersections. Fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles can climb a curb where they would not be able to move a parked car. Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) data shows that bump-outs have "minimal or no effect" on emergency vehicle response. Source: PennDOTI Pub 383(7-12) Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook https:/www.: dotstate.pa.us/puspublcpubslomsPublcatonsPUB9620383.pd Source: U.S. DOTA Federal Highway Administration-7 Traffic Calming, 23. Curb Extensions tps/salel/iwadolgovsaleroumeyl.benv/countemeasures23.htm From 2014-2018, structure fires in schools across the United States, including day-care centers, nurseries, elementary, middle, junior and high schools, college classrooms, and adult Incomparison there were 359 fatal pedestrian incidents among children under the age of 19, and the percentage of speeding-related pedestrian crashes involving children ages 15 and younger has more than doubled in the last three years. Drivers struck and killed an estimated 7,485 pedestrians in 2021 -1 the most pedestrian deaths in a single year in the last 40 years. education centers, result in an average of 1 civilian death annually. Source: PennDOT! Pub. 383 (7-12) Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook tps/www.dolsialepauspuplousPiDicalons/PUB9420383pd Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) ntps/www.salekds. osleselaulvles.documents2021 pedestrian fast facts final.pdf Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) "Structure Firesi in Schools"- - September: 2020 htps/ww.ntpa.or-mede/lesnesNews-an-ResearchFire-stalstcsandreportiyBulding-andlle-salely/osSchools.pd Source: Govemors Highway Safety Association ntps/wwahsaorplesoureshesrakaseBas8GHSAPAadSpaliahlFul-Reporzz 7. What models were used to determine that traffic can safely navigate through the bump-outs? Autodesk Vehicle Tracking Software was used to simulate vehicle turning movements Vehicle Tracking is an industry standard software utilized by engineers, landscape architects, Vehicle Tracking data within the design vehicle library is developed from the American Association of State Highway and' Transportation Officials (AASHTO) database. designers, and planners daily across the world GATEWAY ENGINEERS FACT SHEET & FAQs June 23, 2022 Vehicle Tracking takes into account Swept Path. Analysis, which is the calculation and analysis of the movement and path of different parts of a vehicle when that vehicle is The theory behind Swept Path Analysis is based on Ackermann steering geometry, a process that has been used to evaluate vehicle wheel turning movement since the 19th century Swept Path Analysis provides designers with the tools to evaluate the turning implications ofa wide variety of vehicle types within a design at a very early stage in the design process, undertaking a turning maneuver without the need of physically driving or undertaking the maneuvers. GATEWAY ENGINEERS Crafton Boulevard Streetscape Traffic Calming Design Standards June 23, 2022 References for Design Standards: PennDOT's Traffic Calming Handbook, Pub. 383 (7-12) tpsy/Aww.dotstatepauspuplepupsfomsPipicatonss/PUB9A20383pdf U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways $4B.04 Alternatives to Traffic Control Signals, Revising the geometrics at intersections to add pedestrian median refuge islands and/or curb extensions" https/mutcd.fnwa. dot.gov/pdfs2009rtr2/mutc2009r1r2editon.pdr Traffic Calming, 23. Curb Extensions nttps/safety.fnwa.dot.govisatenourneyl/LDrary/countermeasures/23.htm National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Street Design Guide - Curb Extensions nttps://nacto.cto.org/publication/urban-street-design-quide/street-design- elements/curb-extensions/ SITE LEGEND e B 11 C990 6 C990 1 C990 PROPOSED ACCESS MANHOLE PROPOSED TYPE' 'M' INLET 9 PROPOSEDI MILL/ AND OVERLAY C990 BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK 2 PROPOSED HEAVY DUTY C990 CONCRETE PAVEMENT SITE PLAN NOTES: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TOE BUILDING FACE, FACE OF CURB ORI EDGE OF SIDEWALKUNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 2. CONTRACTOR SHALLF PROVIDE. ALLI LABORA ANDI MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE ANDE PAVEMENTI MARKINGS. AS SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS. 3. LABELEDI DIMENSIONS OVERRIDE SCALED DIMENSIONS. 4. ALL NEWI MATERIALS. AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS MUST MEET PADOT PUBLICATION 408 STANDARDS. 5. CONTRACTOR TOV WORK AROUNDI EXISTINGI UTILITIES, IF ADJUSTMENTS. AREI NECESSARY, WORK WILLI BE CONSIDERED 6. THE CONTRACTOR ISF RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING' THE NECESSARY SAFETY MEASURES TO SECURE THE SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION 7. THE GATEWAY ENGINEERS, INC. ISI NOT RESPONSIBLE TO INSPECT PROJECT: SITES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH/ ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) STANDARDS. 8. TACK COAT SHALL BEF REQUIREDI IFF PAVINGI LIFTS AREI NOT COMPLETED WITHIN: 3 DAYS OF EACHO OTHER. TACK COAT VERTICAL SURFACES ALONG SAW CUT LIMITS. 9. ALLI NON-LANDSCAPED ISLANDS SHALL BE PAINTED WITH STRIPES 4" WIDE, AT4 45° AND2FEET O.C., UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. USE ALKYD-RESIN TYPE, READY MIX COMPLYING WITH AASHTO M248, TYPE ICOLORI WHITE. 10. WITHIN" THE LIMITS OF THE PROPOSED DRIVEWAYS THE CONTRACTOR: SHALL: SAW CUT ANDI REMOVE THE EXISTING PAVEMENT. AND THE EXISTING CURB AND SHOULDER. THE CURB SECTION OF THE PROPOSED DRIVEWAYS SHALLI BE DEPRESSED ACROSS THE LIMITS OFE EACH DRIVEWAY. THE PROPOSED CURB SHALL MATCHI INTO THE EXISTING PAVEMENT. AT ALLI DRIVEWAY LOCATIONS. THE CONTRACTOR: SHALL CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES OF ALLI EXISTING PAVEMENTS BEFORE1 PLACEMENT OF PROPOSED ADJACENTI PAVEMENT. ALL. JOINTS SHALLI BE SEALED WITHA4-INCH 11. THE CONTRACTOR: SHALLI PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN' TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES IN/ ACCORDANCE WITHF PAI DOT PUBLICATION: 213' "WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL" (LATEST REVISION), AND AS REQUIRED! BY LOCAL AGENCIES WHEN WORKING IN AND/OR ALONG: STREETS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ETC. ITS SHALLE BE1 THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL, AND COORDINATE WITH LOCAL AND/OR: STATE AGENCIES REGARDING THE NEED, EXTENT, ANDI LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED WITHI INSTALLING. ANDI MAINTAINING INCIDENTAL. ACTIVITIES. STRIP OF PG6 64-22. TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES. EXISTING ON-STREET PARKING THIS LINE REPRESENTS THE CENTER OF ROAD, ALTHOUGHLINE: STRIPING ISI NOTE PRESENT R15.2' EP ALARGE FIRE TRUCKI MAYI NEED1 TO CROSS OVER THE CENTER OF THE ROAD TO EXECUTE THIS TURN EVEN WITHI EXISTING CONDITIONS. EEFI EXISTING UTILITY POLE EXISTING CURB EDGE CRAFTON BOULEVARD Cca N W Face of existing curb Edge of existing 1'wide concrete gutter will be the back of the proposed concrete curb Face of new concrete curb will be 6" beyond edge of existing gutter (see photo) The proposed work changes Sterrett Ave. from acurb and gutter to just curb along the edge. While the curb is moving out 18" from the existing curb, eliminating the gutter means that realistically, there is a 14 inch increase in usable road width with the new curb layout, compared to the old curb and gutter layout. STOP Existing Curb to Curb 21-10" Existing Gutter to Gutter. 20-2" Proposed Curb to Curb 21-4" Cars parked tc alley and alor Boulevard C restrict fire tru 1 aD GIas0 OD Co Cag CRAFTON BOULEVARD 2 Ro 9