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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: December 16, 2009 AGENDA ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson
PREPARED BY: Kristin Borel DIRECTOR: John Cherbone
Public Works Analyst
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution Restricting Parking on Old Wood Road
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to adopt MV Resolution restricting parking on Old Wood Road.
REPORT SUMMARY:
The City was contacted by residents on Old Wood Road concerned with pedestrian safety on
their street. Old Wood Road currently has No Parking restrictions on both sides of the street for
the first 325 feet. Past this restriction cars are allowed to park on both sides of the street and
during the pick up and drop off times the roadway becomes dangerous for pedestrians and too
narrow for two way traffic.
The Traffic Safety Commission and Traffic Engineer reviewed this request at their November 12,
2009 meeting and determined that extending the No Parking restriction for another 300 feet on the
east side of the street would enhance pedestrian safety along this corridor. In order to enforce the
new No Parking restriction, it is necessary that the attached Motor Vehicle Resolution be adopted
by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Approximately $250 in labor and materials is required for the City to post the sign. These
improvements are paid through the CIP which has a fund devoted to Traffic Safety.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
The MV Resolution would not be adopted and traffic conditions would continue as is.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION (S):
None in addition to the above.
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FOLLOW UP ACTION(S):
The sign will be installed and the Sheriff’s Department will be notified of the new restriction.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memo from Fehr & Peers
2. Map
3. MV Resolution