HomeMy WebLinkAbout101-Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolutions.pdfSARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: ______
ORIGINATING DEPT: Public Works CITY MANAGER:
PREPARED BY: Kristin Borel DEPT HEAD: John Cherbone
Public Works Analyst Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolutions
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Move to adopt the new Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing a “No Parking or Stopping”
zone on Marilyn Lane between Marshall Lane and Ravenswood Drive.
2. Move to adopt the Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing “No Stopping on Lexington”.
3. Move to adopt the Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing one “Stop” sign on Tamworth.
4. No Parking on Blauer Drive
REPORT SUMMARY:
1. “No Stopping” on Marilyn
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing “No Parking” on Marilyn between Marshall
Lane and Ravenwood Drive at the May 16, 2007 meeting. This section of Marilyn adjacent to
the new pathway also requires a “No Stopping” designation to prevent cars from using this area
as a school drop off area for Marshall Lane School. In order to enforce the “No Stopping” area, it
is necessary that the attached Motor Vehicle Resolution be adopted by City Council.
2. “No Stopping” on Lexington Court
Several residents from the Lexington Court neighborhood came before the Traffic Safety
Commission (TSC) on June 7, 2007 regarding school traffic in their neighborhood and on Herriman
Avenue. The TSC recommended that “No Stopping” be added to the existing “No Parking” signs to
discourage residents from using Lexington Court as a drop off for the High School, and to
encourage use of the school parking lot. In order to enforce the “No Stopping” area, it is necessary
that the attached Motor Vehicle Resolution be adopted by City Council.
3. Stop Sign on Tamworth Avenue
Safety concerns on Tamworth Avenue were brought before the TSC at the June 7, 2007 meeting.
Tamworth Avenue is one of the main roads leading to Foothill Elementary and Foothill Park. The
Traffic Engineer and the TSC reviewed the request and recommended the placement of a Stop sign
at the intersection of Tamworth and Seaton Avenue to help increase the safety of children walking
to Foothill Elementary. To enforce the new Stop sign, the City Council needs to adopt the attached
Motor Vehicle Resolution.
4. “No Parking” on Blauer Drive
The City has recently received complaints about safety while trying to exit the Argonaut Shopping
Center onto Blauer Drive. Cars parked along Blauer Drive to the west of the southern driveway exit
of the shopping center blocks the safe site distance needed to safely turn out of the shopping center.
At the June 7, 2007 TSC meeting the Commission recommended that a “No Parking” restriction be
added to this section of Blauer Drive. In order to enforce the “No Parking” area, it is necessary that
the attached Motor Vehicle Resolution be adopted by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
For each location, approximately $250 in labor and materials is required for the City to install signs
or paint the curbs red. These improvements are paid through the CIP which has a fund devoted to
Traffic Safety.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The MV Resolutions would not be adopted and traffic conditions would continue as is.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
None.
FOLLOW UP ACTION(S):
The signs will be installed, red curbs will be painted, and the Sheriff’s Department will be notified
of the new restrictions.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
Nothing additional.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing No Parking or Stopping on Marilyn
2. Motor Vehicle Resolution No Stopping on Lexington Court
3. Map
4. Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing Stop sign on Tamworth Avenue
5. Map
6. Motor Vehicle Resolution authorizing No Parking on Blauer
7. Map
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