Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, PE, City Engineer
Title
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 10.28.335 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones - All-Day”, 10.28.341 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones -Eight-Thirty a.m. to One-Thirty p.m.”, 10.28.350, “Ten-Minute Parking Zones”, 10.32.057 “Passenger Loading Zones - Seven a.m. to Four p.m.”, 10.32.058, “Passenger Loading Zones - Locations -Seven a.m. to Eight-Thirty a.m. and One-Thirty p.m. to Three-Thirty p.m.”, 10.32.100, “Bus Zones - Location”, 10.32.105, and “School Bus Loading Zones”
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading to amend sections 10.28.335, 10.28.341, 10.28.350, 10.32.057, 10.32.058, 10.32.100, and 10.32.105 of the Merced Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2517, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Sections 10.28.335 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones - All-Day”, 10.28.341 “Thirty-Minute Parking Zones -Eight-Thirty a.m. to One-Thirty p.m.”, 10.28.350, “Ten-Minute Parking Zones”, 10.32.057 “Passenger Loading Zones - Seven a.m. to Four p.m.”, 10.32.058, “Passenger Loading Zones - Seven a.m. to Eight-Thirty a.m. and One-Thirty p.m. To Three-Thirty p.m.”, 10.32.100, “Bus Zones”, and 10.32.105, “School Bus Loading Zones” of the Merced Municipal Code.
Body
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the Traffic Committee; or,
2. Modify ordinance for introduction; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
This request amends Sections 10.28.335, 10.28.341, 10.28.350, 10.32.057, 10.32.058, 10.32.100 and 10.32.105 of the Merced Municipal Code (MMC).
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) gives a local body (or official) jurisdiction for traffic control devices, provided the devices are installed in accordance with the State Traffic Manual.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
As a result of the July 14, 2020, meeting, the Traffic Committee approved the following:
1. Removal of thirty-minute parking zone on the south side of W 11th Street east of Canal Street;
2. Addition of 2 Police Vehicles Only Parking on the south side of W 11th Street east of Canal Street;
3. Addition of thirty-minute parking zone on the south side of W 11th Street east of Canal Street (east of Police Vehicle Only Parking);
4. Removal of thirty-minute parking zone on the south side of W 22nd Street west of R Street;
5. Removal of ten-minute parking zone on the east side of S Street south of W 22nd Street;
6. Addition of ten-minute parking zone on the east side of S Street south of W 22nd Street and north of W. 21st Street;
7. Removal of Passenger Loading Zone on the east side of S Street between W. 20th Street and W. 21st Street;
8. Removal of Passenger Loading Zone on the south side of W 22nd Street west of R Street;
9. Removal of Bus Zone on the east side of S Street south of W. 22nd Street; and,
10. Addition of School Bus Loading Zone on the east side of S Street north of W. 21st Street.
The Traffic Committee was requested by Merced Police Department representative Sergeant Dan Dabney to remove/add items 1-3 above to the Merced Municipal Code for items.
The Traffic Committee was requested by Merced City School District representatives Doug Williams and Tania Masseroni to remove/add items 4-10 above to the Merced Municipal Code for items.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Ordinance