Highlights from "The Week in Review" (TWIR)
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Public Works
Crosswalks: Crosswalks are typically placed at road intersections to direct pedestrians to locations that provide the safest opportunity for crossing streets. Most crosswalks are placed at controlled intersections where drivers are expected to operate with additional attention to conflicting traffic and pedestrians. However, additional crosswalks are sometimes requested by those who assume that adding a crosswalk will provide an additional level of safety for pedestrians. Unfortunately, experience has shown that the presence of crosswalks does not alter driver behavior and, thus, installing a new crosswalk can actually create greater risk by creating a false sense of security for pedestrians. This is especially true for small children who may walk right out onto a crosswalk, without looking for cross traffic because they have been taught they should cross at crosswalks because they are safe.
Powers Avenue Crosswalk – In the case of Powers Avenue, some residents have requested that the City install a crosswalk at the intersection with Hutchins Street, across from Lincoln School. The site for this request has been reviewed multiple times, and to date, adequate justification for a crosswalk at this location has not been found. Following the most recent review of the site, a speed survey showed traffic was moving at a higher rate of speed than appropriate. To address this issue, additional enforcement was performed, and striping of the street was modified to reduce the width of the traveling lanes. These two measures were both implemented in an attempt to slow traffic, which in turn will make it safer for pedestrians. Follow-up speed surveys will be undertaken in coming months to monitor the area, and determine if more extensive measures should be implemented.
Alley Paving – Powers Tract: In the last two years, the City has paved most of the alleys in the Powers Tract subdivision. One alley that could not be paved is the alley behind Cowell Avenue, on the east border of the tract. This alley was previously dirt and weeds and largely impassable to most vehicles. In the last two months, Streets crews cleared the alley, took asphalt concrete grindings generated from the recent overlay project, and spread the grindings on the alley to provide an all-weather surface that would be stable and reduce nuisance weeds and dust. The grindings are similar in nature to crushed rock and are very durable, allowing water to penetrate through the surface, rather than running into backyards. The down side of placing the grindings is that some gates that open onto the alley must be modified, and the water meter boxes and manholes have to be raised. Most of the meter boxes have now been reset, but manholes will still need to be raised once the Streets crew is available in January or February.
Leaf Pickup: The recent cold weather and rain have helped bring down many of the leaves in the City. City streets crews are currently picking up leaves that are piled by residents in the streets. Leaf pickup will continue on a regular basis up to Christmas Day. From Christmas through the end of the year, Streets staff will be furloughed and no leaf pick will be available. During and after that time, leaves should be placed in the green recycle Toters for pickup on the regular green waste day. After the first of the year, Streets crews will be picking up any remaining leaves along with clean Christmas Trees.
STAA Truck Route Signs: City Streets staff completed the installation of STAA truck route signs, the day after City Council adopted the new route along Spreckels Avenue and Industrial Park Drive. Engineering staff will continue work on additional STAA routes in January.
Fire
Training: Firefighters participated in Fire Attack Training this week, which consisted of ventilation techniques including positive pressure, negative pressure and vertical ventilation. Other training this week consisted of apparatus placement at emergency incidents for engines and the ladder truck.
Emergency Incidents: We had a total of 95 incidents this week, which included 3 that were fire related: 1-Structure Fire and 2-Outside Fires. Dollar loss for the week was minimal. The remaining calls this week were: EMS-52, Vehicle Accidents-9, Service Calls-21 and Other Emergencies-10.
Fire Prevention: This week’s Fire Prevention Activities included: Business Inspections-50, New Construction Inspections-6, Plan Checks-7, Certification of Occupanies-2, Business License Inspections-2 and Fire System Checks-7.
Police
Stabbing: On December 11, Ronnie Raymond Schaapman, 55 of Manteca, came into the Police Department lobby reporting he had been stabbed in the forearm during a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend. Schaapman and his ex-girlfriend currently live together. The incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. at their residence. Schaapman refused medical treatment but then decided to have his daughter take him to San Joaquin County Hospital. After being treated, he returned to the Manteca Police Department. An investigation into the fight showed Schaapman was the dominant aggressor and was stabbed in self defense. He was booked into San Joaquin County Jail for Corporal Injury to Spouse.
Burglary Arrest: On December 12 at 12:27 p.m., officers responded to an interrupted residential burglary at 706 Emerald Place. Neighbors called 9-1-1 when they saw a suspicious gold Saturn occupied by a male and female park in front of the residence. The female stayed in the car while the male went up to the door and knocked. The male then checked the side gate and disappeared into the backyard. The female drove down the street and returned, parking partly in the driveway at the residence. She left the car running and went into the backyard area. Another neighbor went to the suspect vehicle and removed the keys so the suspects could not leave. The female returned and got into a verbal argument with the neighbor before running into the backyard again. Both neighbors know the owner of this residence well and knew these subjects did not belong there. Upon arrival, Officers cleared the residence. The suspects were already gone. Entry had been made by breaking into a bathroom window with a crowbar. It appeared the suspects had fled out a rear sliding door and over the fence onto Cobblestone Lane. Officers located the male suspect on Cobblestone Lane, and the female was later located in the 400 block of Elm Avenue. Both were positively identified by witnesses. Jewelry was recovered in the area and on the male suspect. It was later returned to the owner. Officers arrested a Hispanic male juvenile, 17, from Manteca. He was charged with Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, Conspiracy and Gang Enhancement, and was also booked on a no bail misdemeanor warrant. Jessica Espinosa, 20, from San Martin, was booked for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Burglary, Conspiracy, and Unlicensed Driver.
Burglaries: On December 12, Officers responded to a report of two residential burglaries in the Del Webb area. At 4:58 a.m., Officers responded to an alarm on Glen Abby, a model home. Upon arrival, Officers discovered an interrupted burglary. Suspects had made entry by prying into a back glass sliding door. Appliances were removed from the kitchen and placed by front door. Footprints were located outside but no suspect was located. Nothing was actually taken from the residence. At 9:49 a.m. Officers discovered another burglary on Edge Brook, a short distance from Glen Abby burglary. When the new owners arrived at the house for a final walk-through, they discovered the burglary. Entry was made by prying open a back window. The appliances from the kitchen were removed and placed in the garage. Again, nothing was actually taken from the premises.
Parks and Recreation
CAMPRS and CAPS Team Up: CAMPRS (Community Ambassadors for Parks and Recreation Services) met with Nicole Gowan from Manteca CAPS to coordinate volunteer opportunities in support of our parks. Beginning in December, the CAPS will start providing volunteer work at Woodward and Northgate parks. They will provide weekly assistance with garbage clean up, weed removal, and clean up around the playgrounds and rake safety surfacing material back under the swings and slides. The plan is to clean Woodward on Mondays and Northgate on Fridays. Their numbers will fluctuate a bit, but we are anticipating about 10 people on each of the volunteer crews.
Community Development
Building Safety Activities: The City’s Building Safety Division conducted a total of 317 inspections during the week. The division issued 53 building permits, which included 15 Single-Family Dwelling, 3 Changes to Existing Plans, 1 Commercial Remodel, 1 Dry Rot Repair, 1 Hood and Duct, 2 Miscellaneous Electrical, 9 Miscellaneous Mechanical, 2 Miscellaneous Plumbing, 1 Patio, 5 Photovoltaic, 1 Power Pole, 1 Residential Addition, 1 Residential Remodel, 1 Commercial Roof, 3 Residential Roofs, 3 Sign Permits, 1 Government Building Miscellaneous and 1 Housing Code Violation. A total of 63 new project applications were submitted for plan check services, which included 59 Single-Family Dwellings, 1 Commercial Parking Lot, 1 Fire Sprinkler, 1 Sign and 1 Solar.
Public Works
Crosswalks: Crosswalks are typically placed at road intersections to direct pedestrians to locations that provide the safest opportunity for crossing streets. Most crosswalks are placed at controlled intersections where drivers are expected to operate with additional attention to conflicting traffic and pedestrians. However, additional crosswalks are sometimes requested by those who assume that adding a crosswalk will provide an additional level of safety for pedestrians. Unfortunately, experience has shown that the presence of crosswalks does not alter driver behavior and, thus, installing a new crosswalk can actually create greater risk by creating a false sense of security for pedestrians. This is especially true for small children who may walk right out onto a crosswalk, without looking for cross traffic because they have been taught they should cross at crosswalks because they are safe.
Powers Avenue Crosswalk – In the case of Powers Avenue, some residents have requested that the City install a crosswalk at the intersection with Hutchins Street, across from Lincoln School. The site for this request has been reviewed multiple times, and to date, adequate justification for a crosswalk at this location has not been found. Following the most recent review of the site, a speed survey showed traffic was moving at a higher rate of speed than appropriate. To address this issue, additional enforcement was performed, and striping of the street was modified to reduce the width of the traveling lanes. These two measures were both implemented in an attempt to slow traffic, which in turn will make it safer for pedestrians. Follow-up speed surveys will be undertaken in coming months to monitor the area, and determine if more extensive measures should be implemented.
Alley Paving – Powers Tract: In the last two years, the City has paved most of the alleys in the Powers Tract subdivision. One alley that could not be paved is the alley behind Cowell Avenue, on the east border of the tract. This alley was previously dirt and weeds and largely impassable to most vehicles. In the last two months, Streets crews cleared the alley, took asphalt concrete grindings generated from the recent overlay project, and spread the grindings on the alley to provide an all-weather surface that would be stable and reduce nuisance weeds and dust. The grindings are similar in nature to crushed rock and are very durable, allowing water to penetrate through the surface, rather than running into backyards. The down side of placing the grindings is that some gates that open onto the alley must be modified, and the water meter boxes and manholes have to be raised. Most of the meter boxes have now been reset, but manholes will still need to be raised once the Streets crew is available in January or February.
Leaf Pickup: The recent cold weather and rain have helped bring down many of the leaves in the City. City streets crews are currently picking up leaves that are piled by residents in the streets. Leaf pickup will continue on a regular basis up to Christmas Day. From Christmas through the end of the year, Streets staff will be furloughed and no leaf pick will be available. During and after that time, leaves should be placed in the green recycle Toters for pickup on the regular green waste day. After the first of the year, Streets crews will be picking up any remaining leaves along with clean Christmas Trees.
STAA Truck Route Signs: City Streets staff completed the installation of STAA truck route signs, the day after City Council adopted the new route along Spreckels Avenue and Industrial Park Drive. Engineering staff will continue work on additional STAA routes in January.
Fire
Training: Firefighters participated in Fire Attack Training this week, which consisted of ventilation techniques including positive pressure, negative pressure and vertical ventilation. Other training this week consisted of apparatus placement at emergency incidents for engines and the ladder truck.
Emergency Incidents: We had a total of 95 incidents this week, which included 3 that were fire related: 1-Structure Fire and 2-Outside Fires. Dollar loss for the week was minimal. The remaining calls this week were: EMS-52, Vehicle Accidents-9, Service Calls-21 and Other Emergencies-10.
Fire Prevention: This week’s Fire Prevention Activities included: Business Inspections-50, New Construction Inspections-6, Plan Checks-7, Certification of Occupanies-2, Business License Inspections-2 and Fire System Checks-7.
Police
Stabbing: On December 11, Ronnie Raymond Schaapman, 55 of Manteca, came into the Police Department lobby reporting he had been stabbed in the forearm during a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend. Schaapman and his ex-girlfriend currently live together. The incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. at their residence. Schaapman refused medical treatment but then decided to have his daughter take him to San Joaquin County Hospital. After being treated, he returned to the Manteca Police Department. An investigation into the fight showed Schaapman was the dominant aggressor and was stabbed in self defense. He was booked into San Joaquin County Jail for Corporal Injury to Spouse.
Burglary Arrest: On December 12 at 12:27 p.m., officers responded to an interrupted residential burglary at 706 Emerald Place. Neighbors called 9-1-1 when they saw a suspicious gold Saturn occupied by a male and female park in front of the residence. The female stayed in the car while the male went up to the door and knocked. The male then checked the side gate and disappeared into the backyard. The female drove down the street and returned, parking partly in the driveway at the residence. She left the car running and went into the backyard area. Another neighbor went to the suspect vehicle and removed the keys so the suspects could not leave. The female returned and got into a verbal argument with the neighbor before running into the backyard again. Both neighbors know the owner of this residence well and knew these subjects did not belong there. Upon arrival, Officers cleared the residence. The suspects were already gone. Entry had been made by breaking into a bathroom window with a crowbar. It appeared the suspects had fled out a rear sliding door and over the fence onto Cobblestone Lane. Officers located the male suspect on Cobblestone Lane, and the female was later located in the 400 block of Elm Avenue. Both were positively identified by witnesses. Jewelry was recovered in the area and on the male suspect. It was later returned to the owner. Officers arrested a Hispanic male juvenile, 17, from Manteca. He was charged with Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, Conspiracy and Gang Enhancement, and was also booked on a no bail misdemeanor warrant. Jessica Espinosa, 20, from San Martin, was booked for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Burglary, Conspiracy, and Unlicensed Driver.
Burglaries: On December 12, Officers responded to a report of two residential burglaries in the Del Webb area. At 4:58 a.m., Officers responded to an alarm on Glen Abby, a model home. Upon arrival, Officers discovered an interrupted burglary. Suspects had made entry by prying into a back glass sliding door. Appliances were removed from the kitchen and placed by front door. Footprints were located outside but no suspect was located. Nothing was actually taken from the residence. At 9:49 a.m. Officers discovered another burglary on Edge Brook, a short distance from Glen Abby burglary. When the new owners arrived at the house for a final walk-through, they discovered the burglary. Entry was made by prying open a back window. The appliances from the kitchen were removed and placed in the garage. Again, nothing was actually taken from the premises.
Parks and Recreation
CAMPRS and CAPS Team Up: CAMPRS (Community Ambassadors for Parks and Recreation Services) met with Nicole Gowan from Manteca CAPS to coordinate volunteer opportunities in support of our parks. Beginning in December, the CAPS will start providing volunteer work at Woodward and Northgate parks. They will provide weekly assistance with garbage clean up, weed removal, and clean up around the playgrounds and rake safety surfacing material back under the swings and slides. The plan is to clean Woodward on Mondays and Northgate on Fridays. Their numbers will fluctuate a bit, but we are anticipating about 10 people on each of the volunteer crews.
Community Development
Building Safety Activities: The City’s Building Safety Division conducted a total of 317 inspections during the week. The division issued 53 building permits, which included 15 Single-Family Dwelling, 3 Changes to Existing Plans, 1 Commercial Remodel, 1 Dry Rot Repair, 1 Hood and Duct, 2 Miscellaneous Electrical, 9 Miscellaneous Mechanical, 2 Miscellaneous Plumbing, 1 Patio, 5 Photovoltaic, 1 Power Pole, 1 Residential Addition, 1 Residential Remodel, 1 Commercial Roof, 3 Residential Roofs, 3 Sign Permits, 1 Government Building Miscellaneous and 1 Housing Code Violation. A total of 63 new project applications were submitted for plan check services, which included 59 Single-Family Dwellings, 1 Commercial Parking Lot, 1 Fire Sprinkler, 1 Sign and 1 Solar.
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