Agenda Item D.1
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
____________________________________________________________
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Calle Real, Whittier Drive and Aero Camino
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt R esolution No. 2 2-__, entitled “ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Calle Real at Jenna Drive, Whittier Drive at Ocean Meadows Apartments and at 163 Aero Camino.”
BACKGROUND:
City staff monitors traffic conditions throughout the City and implements various measures to improve traffic safety when warranted and as approved by City Council. Traffic safety concerns are also brought to staff’s attention by members of the community. Various concerns including, but not limited to, sight distance, traffic speeds, pedestrian safety and intersection operations are routinely investigated and responded to as needed.
Recently, the Department of Public Works reviewed the following three locations for new No Parking zones, as discussed below . Prior to requesting City Council to adopt No Parking Resolutions, Public Works sends the proposed No Parking changes to affected neighborhoods (within 500 feet of the proposed changes). An example of the information exhibits shared with affected neighborhoods is included in Attachment 3. To date, Public Works ha s received four comments for the three locations and have summarized the comments in the Discussion section . The following points summarize the request and staff’s proposed recommendations for City Council consideration:
A request was received from a local resident expressing concern about the difficulty in crossing Calle Real at Jenna Drive to access the Winchester II Park.
Public Works Staff conducted a field visit including driving the intersection in all directions. Staff determined that the line of sight (sight distance) at the intersection should be improved by providing additional No Parking zones . Additionally, staff recommends that a pedestrian crosswalk and necessary signage also be installed at this time. Staff recommends that the No Parking zone on the south side of Calle Real be extended 85 feet westerly (from the existing red curb) and 100 feet easterly from the proposed crosswalk.
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Development of the North Campus Open Space and Ocean Meadows Apartments located near 6932 Whittier Drive is required, per conditions of approval, to include working with the Public Works Department to evaluate sight distance at the driveways and determine the need for No Parking zones. Public Works Staff conducted a field visit and determined that the lin e of sight (sight distance) at the driveways should be improved by providing additional No Parking zones. Staff recommends that a No Parking zone extending 30 feet easterly and 24 feet westerly from the driveway be provided at the Ocean Meadows Apartment driveway (eastly driveway) . Staff also recommends that a No Parking zone extending 24 feet easterly and 45 feet westerly be provided at the new UCSB North Campus Open Space parking lot driveway (westerly driveway).
A request was received from a local business (QwikReponse) expressing concern about the difficulty in entering their driveway located at 16 3 Aero Camino. Public Works Staff conducted a field visit and determined that driveway access should be improved by providing additional No Parking zones . Staff recommends that a No Parking zone extending 6 feet south of the 153 Aero Camino driveway and 6 feet north of the 163 Aero Camino driveway be provided.
Staff is recommending the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 22 -044, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Calle Real at Jenna Drive, Whittier Drive at Ocean Meadows Apartments and at 163 Aero Camino ” (Attachment 1). Attachment 2 provides the City’s guidance document on parking restrictions.
DISCUSSION:
Calle Real at Jenna Drive
Following a request from a local resident expressing concern about the difficulty in crossing Calle Real at Jenna Drive , Public Works Staff conducted a field visit including driving the intersection in all directions. Staff determined that the line of sight (sight distance) at the intersection should be improved by providing additional No Parking zones. Staff also recommends that a pedestrian crosswalk and necessary signage be installed at this time.
Staff inspected the intersection of Calle Real and Jenna Drive for physical constraints such as parked vehicles, fences, large trees, or significant vegetation and confirmed that there are items that may impact line of sight at the intersection. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) policy titled “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets” (Green Book, 7th Edition, 2018), which is adopted by the City, provides the following guidance with respect to sight distance requirements for stop control on the minor intersection leg:
“At uncontrolled or minor approach stop controlled intersections, sight distance along the intersecting roadway should be sufficient to permit the driver on the minor 2 Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
road to anticipate and avoid potential collisions. If the available sight distance for an entering or crossing vehicle is at least equal to the appropriate stopping sight distance for the major road, then drivers have sufficient sight distance to anticipate and avoid collisions.”
The minimum stopping sight distance based upon vehicle speeds is 300 feet (Based on the 85th percentile speed on Calle Real). Sight distance requirements on the north side of the intersection, from Jenna Drive onto Calle Real, are met. Sight distance from the curb ramp on the south side of the intersection to the east and west are obstructed by parked vehicles. This can be seen in Attachment 4.
One comment was provided from a resident regarding the difficulty seeing approaching vehicles from Jenna Drive when a Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) bus is parked at the bus stop directly west of Jenna Drive. City staff has notified MTD regarding this concern. There is no change to staff’s recommendation.
Whitter Drive
The minimum stopping sight distance requirement for vehicles on Whittier Drive i s 150 feet based on the posted speed of 25 MPH on Whittier Drive. Sight distances from the Ocean Meadows Apartments driveway to the east and west are obstructed by parked vehicles. Similarly, sight distance s to the east and west from the future UCSB North Campus Open Space parking lot driveway, located directly west, are obstructed by parked vehicles. This can be seen in Attachment 4.
Staff received two public comments regarding the proposed No Parking zones. The first comment expressed frustration with limited parking on Whitter . The source of the frustration is the overflow to on-street parking from the various housing complexes in the area including the UCSB Sierra Madre and San Joaquin dorms. The second comment was in support of the additional No Parking zones and a request to include the driveway to Sierra Madre dorms to the east on Whitter Drive. The No -Parking zones on Whitt ier were conditions of development approval and City staff has identified sight distance safety concerns. Staff will review the request for increased No Parking zones east of the Sierra Madre driveway and, if appropriate, will return to City Council for approval. There is no change to staff’s recommendation.
Aero Camino
Staff inspected the 153 – 163 Aero Camino driveways and confirmed that parked vehicles on Aero Camino could obstruct turning movements of vehicles entering and exiting these driveways. Busses use the driveway at 153 Aero Camino to exit the site, and commercial vehicles from QwikResponse use the driveway at 163 Aero Camino to enter their yard.
The distance between the two driveways is approximately 35 feet. Turning movements by large vehicles is restricted due to the encroachmen t of parked vehicles into the driveways. This can be seen in Attachment 4.
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One comment regarding the limited parking on Aero Camino was received. Additionally, they requested that the existing red curb in front of 137 Aero Camino be reduced. Staff will re view the request to decrease No Parking zone at 137 Aero Camino and , if appropriate, will return to City Council for approval. There is no change to staff’s recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
The approved FY 2021-2022 budget includes $123,000 for striping in account 205 -50- 5800-51074 Maintenance–Street Striping for the maintenance and installation of signage and striping. The total estimated cost to install the No Parking zones at the intersections is approximately $ 1,500. There is sufficient funding in the existing budget, therefore no additional budget appropriation for this action is required.
Maintenance - Street Striping
Fund Type Account
FY 21/22
Current
Budget
YTD Actuals /
Encumbrances
Total Available
Budget
Measure A 205-50-5800-51074 $ 123,000 $ 23,342 $ 99,658
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may in each instance : 1) elect not to authorize a No Parking zone at these locations and direct staff to leave conditions as-is, or 2) choose another course of action.
Reviewed By: Legal Review By: Approved By:
___________________ ___________________ _________________ Kristine Schmidt Megan Garibaldi Michelle Greene
Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 22-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Calle Real at Jenna Drive, Whittier Drive at Ocean Meadows Apartments and at 163 Aero Camino.”
2. Parking Restriction Protocol
3. Informational Exhibits
4. Photos of Each Location
5. Staff Presentation
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5 ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2 2-__ “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING NO PARKING ZONE S ON
CALLE REAL AT JENNA DRIVE , WHITTIER DRIVE AT OCEAN MEADOWS APARTMENTS AND AT 163 AERO CAMINO”
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING NO PARKING ZONE S ON CALLE REAL AT
JENNA DRIVE , WHITTIER DRIVE AT OCEAN MEADOWS APART MENTS AND AT 163 AERO CAMINO
WHEREAS, staff has conducted an eval uation of the intersection of Calle Real and Jenna Dr ive, Whittier Drive at the Ocean Meadows Apartments driveway and Aero Camino at the 153 Aero Camino driveway for traffic safety, and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that providing a No P arking zone on the south side of Calle Real 100’ easterly and 85’ feet westerly of Jenna Drive will improve pedestrian safety by allowing for the appropriate sight distance at the Calle Real/Jenna Drive intersection; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that providing a No Parking zone on the south side of Whittier Drive for a total of of 123 feet easterly and westerly of the Ocean Meadows Apartments driveway and the UCSB Open Space parking lot driveway will improve operational conditions and improve safety by allowing for the appropriate sight distance at the intersections of Whittier Drive with the Ocean Meadows Apartments driveway and UCSB Open Space parking lot driveway; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that providing a No Park ing zone on the west side of Aero Camino between the 153 Aero Camino and 163 Aero Camino driveways for a total of 1 2 feet will improve operational conditions and improve safety at the 153 Aero Camino and 163 Aero Camino driveways; and
WHEREAS, staff’s determination of the No Parking zone is consistent with guidelines for intersection sight distance as outlined in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets; and
WHEREAS, Section 21351 of the California V ehicle Code authorizes the City to place an d m aintain or cause to be placed and maintained, such appropriate signs, signals, or other traffic control devices as may be necessary to properly to indicate and carry out the provisions of the Ve hicle Code or lo cal traffic ordinances, or to warn or guide traffic; and
WHEREAS, Section 10.01.120 A of t he Goleta Municipal Code requires Council to act by resolution to designate a No Parking Zone; and
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WHEREAS, City has restricted parking protocols for noticing and has complied with those protocols.
NOW, T HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL O F THE CITY OF GOLETA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
A. No Parking zone shall be provided on Calle Real for 100’ easterly and 85’ feet westerly of Jenna Drive; and
B. No Parki ng zone shall be provided on Whittier Drive for a total of of 123 feet easterly and westerly of the Ocean Meadows Apartments and UCSB Open Space parking lot driveways; and
C. No Parking zone shall be provided on Aero Camino between the 153 Aero Camino and 163 Aero Camino driveways for a total of 12 feet.
SECTION 2.
The City Manager shall provide for the installation and maintenance of th e appropriate signage and/or markings for the location identified above.
SECTION 3.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the original book of resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2022.
________________________
PAULA PEROTTE, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ __________________________ DEBORAH S. LOPEZ MEGAN GARIBALDI
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.
CITY OF GOLETA )
I, DEBORAH LOPEZ, City Clerk of the City of Goleta, Cali fornia, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-___ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Goleta at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of March, 2022, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
(SEAL)
_________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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PARKING RESTRICTION PROTOCOL
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PARKING RESTRICTIONS PROTOCOL
1. A request for parking restriction is received from the public or City personnel and is logged in to the City’s service request database.
2. The requesting party is contacted to clarify the request and obtain any background information. This step includes contacting the requesting person and determining the reason for the request. There are often underlying reasons for such requests that are not readily apparent, or disclosed when the original request is made. This step helps to identify those underlying issues.
3. The site visit is then conducted to:
Meet with the local resident or business owner about their request. Conduct a field review to observe the situation firsthand. Verify and collect relevant data, such as traffic co unts, collision reports, speed data , available sight distance, street width, driveway locations, existing signing and striping, vehicle queuing, parking availability and demand, pedestrian and cyclist patterns, signal timing, etc.
Meet with other affected parties (such as adjacent properties, homeowner associations, business groups, Sheriffs Department personnel, etc.) to d iscuss concerns, as well as perceived causes and potential options. Take digital pictures as necessary to document existing conditions.
Steps 2 and 3 could be repeated until sufficient information is obtained in order to complete the evaluation in Step 4.
4. The request is then evaluated based on the information gathered in Steps 2 and 3. Other factors considered in the evaluation include potential impacts if the restriction is or is not implemented, as well as any feasible and/or appropriate alternatives to the request that could resolve the issue. For example, an alternative to a “No Parking Anytime” request may be to restrict parking to certain hours, or to restrict parking of commercial vehicles only.
5. A recommendation to either approve or deny the request based upon the evaluation is made by the City Engineer. Depending on the outcome of the recommendation one of two things will happen:
Request Recommended for Approval
If the recommendation is to approve the request for a parking restriction a notice is issued to the public for comment. The notice will include a City contact name, 11
phone number, and email address so that interested persons from the public may submit their comments and any concerns. In general, noticing will include all properties within 500 feet of the parking restriction along the street that is impacted. Limits of noticing may vary with each request and may include more area as deemed necessary. All information, comments, and concerns are to be provided to Council as a part of the Agenda Report for review. (Continue to step
6.)
Request is Denied:
If the recommendation is to deny the request, a letter is to be sen t to the requesting party describing the reasons why the request is being denied with a contact name, phone number and email address for further discussion or clarification. A copy of the letter is provided to City Manager and Council for their information.
6. If recommended for approval, the request will be brought to the City Council for consideration. All information collected and any comment received as a result of the public notice will be provided as a part of the agenda report for review and consideration by Council.
7. The City Council approves or denies the request.
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Informational Exhibits
13 Pursuant to a request to promote traffic safety, City staff will be making the following recommendation to the City Council:
Restrict parking on Calle Real 85 feet to the west and 100 feet east of Jenna Drive via painting red curb.
Painting curb red will result in a redu ction of seven (7) on-street parking space s. The City is notifying property owners within 500 feet of this intersection in advance of this Council action
Please contact the Dennis Lammers in the Public Works Department on or before January 21, 2022 at:[email protected] or (805) 453 -9440, should you have any question s regarding this matter.
PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTION
CALLE REAL AT JENNA DRIVE
14 De conformidad con una solicitud para promover la seguridad del tráfico , el personal de la Ciudad hará la siguiente recomendación al Concejo Municipal:
Restrinja el estacionamiento en la Calle Real 85 pies al oeste y 100 pies al este de Jenna Drive a través de bordillo roja.
Pintura de bordillo roja resultará en una reducción de siete (7) espacios de estacionamiento . La Ciudad está notificando a los dueños de propiedades dentro de los 500 pies de esta intersección antes de esta acción del Concejo.
Comuníquese con Dennis Lammers en el Departamento de Obras Públicas a más tardar el 21 de enero de 2022 en: [email protected] o (805) 453 -9440, si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este asunto.
RESTRICCIÓN DE ESTACIONAMIENTO PROPUESTA
CALLE REAL EN JENNA DRIVE
15 Pursuant to a request to promote traffic safety, City staff will be making the following recommendation to the City Council:
Restrict parking for a total of 123 feet at the UCSB Open Space parking lot and the Ocean Meadows Apartments via painting red curb.
Painting curb red will result in a reduction of five (5) on-street parking spaces. The City is notifying property owners within 500 feet of this intersection in advance of this Council action
Please contact the Dennis Lammers in the Public Works Department on or before January 21, 2022 at:[email protected] or (805) 453 -9440, should you have any question s regarding this matter.
PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTION
WHITTIER DRIVE AT OCEAN MEADOWS APARTMENTS
16 De conformidad con una solicitud para promover la seguridad del tráfico , el personal de la Ciudad hará la siguiente recomendación al Concejo Municipal:
Restrinja el estacionamiento por un total de 123 pies en el estacionamiento de UCSB Open Space y ocean Meadows Apartments a través de bordillo roja.
Pintura de bordillo roja resultará en una reducción de cinco (5) espacios de estacionamiento. La Ciudad está notificando a los dueños de propiedades dentro de los 500 pies de esta intersección antes de esta acción del Concejo.
Comuníquese con Dennis Lammers en el Departamento de Obras Públicas a más tardar el 21 de enero de 2022 en: [email protected] o (805) 453 -9440, si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este asunto.
RESTRICCIÓN DE ESTACIONAMIENTO PROPUESTA
WHITTIER DRIVE AT OCEAN MEADOWS APARTAMENTOS
17 Pursuant to a request to promote traffic safety, City staff will be making the following recommendation to the City Council:
Restrict parking for 12 feet between the 153 feet Aero Camino driveway and the 163 Aero Camino driveway via painting red curb.
Painting curb red will result in a reduction of one (1) on-street parking space. The City is notifying property owners within 500 feet of this intersection in advance of this Council action
Please contact the Dennis Lammers in the Public Works Department on or before January 21, 2022 at:[email protected] or (805) 453 -9440, should you have any question s regarding this matter.
PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTION
153 - 163 AERO CAMINO
18 De conformidad con una solicitud para promover la seguridad del tráfico , el personal de la Ciudad hará la siguiente recomendación al Concejo Municipal:
Restrinja el estacionamiento durante 12 pies entre el camino de entrada de Aero Camino de 153 pies y el camino de entrada de 163 Aero Camino a través de bordillo roja.
Pintura de bordillo roja resultará en una reducción de uno (1) espacio de estacionamiento . La Ciudad está notificando a los dueños de propiedades dentro de los 500 pies de esta intersección antes de esta acción del Concejo.
Comuníquese con Dennis Lammers en el Departamento de Obras Públicas a más tardar el 21 de enero de 2022 en: [email protected] o (805) 453 -9440, si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este asunto.
RESTRICCIÓN DE ESTACIONAMIENTO PROPUESTA
153 - 163 AERO CAMINO
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PHOTOS OF LOCATIONS
20 Intersection of Calle Real and Jenna Drive
Looking east on Calle Real
21 Intersection of Calle Real and Jenna Drive
Looking west on Calle Real
22 Whittier Dr at Ocean Meadows Apartments and UCSB Open Space Dwys
Looking west at future Ocean Meadows Apartments driveway 23 Whittier Dr at Ocean Meadows Apartments and UCSB Open Space Dwys
Looking east at future UCSB Open Space parking lot driveway
24 163 Aero Camino
Looking north on Aero Camino
25 153 Aero Camino
Looking south on Aero Camino
26 ATTACHMENT 5
CALLE REAL, WHITTIER DRIVE AND AERO CAMINO PRESENTATION
27 City of Goleta
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zones
February 15, 2022
28 City of Goleta
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zones and Loading/Unloading Zone
To address requests for new No Parking Zones, the Department of Public Works reviewed the following locations:
• South side of Calle Real – 100 feet east and 85 feet west of the Calle Real/Jenna Drive int
ersection.
• South side of Whittier Drive – total of 123 feet east and west of the Ocean Meadows Apartments and UCSB Open Space parking lot dri
veways.
• West side of Aero Camino - 12 feet between the 153 – 163 Aero Camino drivew
ays.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
Parking Restriction Protocol (Staff Report Attachment) is based on:
Key Elements that the Protocol is based on:
Engineering Standards
• A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets – American Association of Sta
te Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Caltrans CAMUTCD) • Traffic Engineering Handbook – Institute of Transportation Engineers Risk Management and “Design Immunity
”
• Design Immunity when achieved is a strong defense against claims • Elements include established engineering standards, discretionary approval of a design, and d
esign plans stamped and signed by a licensed engineer
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
Sight distance determination based on AASHTO and
CAMUTCD sight distance criteria
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
Calle Real– Restrict parking on south side 100’ to the east to improve pedestrian safety by allowing for the appropriate sight distance at the Calle Real/Jenna Drive intersection 32 City of Goleta
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
Calle Real– Restrict parking on south side 85 feet to the west to improve pedestrian safety by allowing for the
appropriate sight distance at the Calle Real/Jenna Drive intersection
33 City of Goleta
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
Whittier Drive – Sight distance determination based on
AASHTO and CAMUTCD sight distance criteria
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
Whittier Drive/Ocean Meadows Apts driveway – 30 feet east and 24 feet to the west of the driveway
Improve lateral sight distance to improve operational conditions and safety by at the intersection of Whittier Drive with the Ocean Meadows Apartments driveway 35 City of Goleta
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
Whittier Drive/UCSB Open Space parking lot driveway – 24 feet east and 45 feet to the west of the driveway
Improve lateral sight distance to improve operational conditions and safety by at the intersection of Whittier Drive with the UCSB Open Space parking lot driveway 36 City of Goleta
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
163 Aero Camino – No Parking zone on the west side of
Aero Camino between the 153 Aero Camino and 163 Aero
Camino driveways
163 Aero Camino
(QwikResponse)
153 Aero Camino
(Student
Transportation of
America)
37 City of Goleta
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
No Parking Zone
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 21-___ , entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, Calif
ornia, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Calle Real at Jenna Drive, Whittier Drive at Ocean Meadows Apartments and at 153 Aero Camino.” 38