Report Prepared by: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager and Nathan McKinnon, Police Sergeant
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SUBJECT: City Council Re-Consideration Regarding the Re-Opening of the Commercial Truck Parking Lot Located at S. West Avenue and Stuart Drive and Increasing the Fine for Commercial Trucks Illegally Parked in Residential Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council concerning the re-opening of the commercial truck parking lot and raising the amount of the fine for commercial trucks illegally parking in residential areas from $43.00 to $150.00 per citation.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Provide direction to staff regarding the re-opening of the commercial truck parking lot and illegal commercial truck parking enforcement.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to re-open the commercial truck parking lot; or,
2. Direct staff to keep the commercial truck parking lot closed; or,
3. Direct staff to increase the citation fee for illegal commercial truck parking in residential areas (motion to include date to bring the action back to the City Council); or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the City Council; or,
5. Defer action until a specific date.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City Council Goals & Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; Quality of Life (a) Citywide commercial truck parking re-evaluation.
DISCUSSION
The City Council directed staff to re-open the commercial truck parking lot at the meeting of August 7, 2023. Subsequently, the Council received requests from residents not to re-open the commercial truck parking lot citing health concerns, declining quality of life, and safety. Councilmember Ornelas requested that the item be returned to the Council for re-consideration on September 5, 2023.
In addition to receiving direction concerning the status of the commercial truck parking lot, staff is also seeking direction regarding i...
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