HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - NO-STOPPING ZONE SIERRA HWY/DOCKWEILER DR (2)Agenda Item: 8
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: fill
DATE: November 22, 2016
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A NO -STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE
ON THE EAST SIDE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY, BETWEEN
NEWHALL AVENUE AND DOCKWEILER DRIVE
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Gus Pivetti
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution establishing a no -stopping anytime zone along the east side of
Sierra Highway, extending from 500 feet north of Newhall Avenue to Dockweiler Drive (2,000
feet in total).
BACKGROUND
Staff received a request from the adjacent property owner, citing safety and aesthetic concerns, to
establish a no -stopping anytime zone, along the east side of Sierra Highway, between Newhall
Avenue and Dockweiler Drive. Since this section of Sierra Highway falls under the jurisdiction
of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), staff consulted with Caltrans to
conduct a review of the request.
The review found a number of commercial trucks and recreational vehicles, which appeared to
be stored along the east curb line of the roadway. A significant amount of trash, which seemed to
be left by the owners of these stored vehicles, was also noted in the area. Due to the lack of
sidewalks or other pedestrian facilities, staff also found this area is not well suited for the few
passenger vehicles parked there on daily basis. Adequate parking to accommodate these vehicles
is available at the park -and -ride lot on Newhall Avenue east of State Route 14. Other safety
concerns have arisen with an increase in collisions involving the parked commercial vehicles in
this area.
The establishment of this no -stopping anytime zone is consistent with Section 22506 of the
California Vehicle Code, which provides for local authorities to restrict parking, standing, and
stopping on a state highway, if the ordinance or resolution is first submitted to and approved in
writing by Caltrans. A copy of the written agreement with Caltrans is attached.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in Street Maintenance expenditure account 14504-5141.008 to
proceed with the recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Location Map
No -Stopping Zone Diagram
Caltrans Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH NO -STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ALONG THE
EASTSIDE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY EXTENDING FROM 500 FEET NORTH OF
NEWHALL AVENUE TO DOCKWEILER DRIVE
WHEREAS, Section 22506 of the California Vehicle Code of the State of California
provides for local authorities to restrict stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on a state
highway, if the ordinance or resolution is first submitted to and approved in writing by the
Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, a request was made to establish a no -stopping anytime zone along the
east side of Sierra Highway, extending from 500 feet north of Newhall Avenue to Dockweiler
Drive (2,000 feet total); and
WHEREAS, this resolution was submitted to and approved in writing by the
Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, it is consistent with normal traffic engineering practices to establish a
no -stopping anytime zone along the east side of Sierra Highway extending from 500 feet north of
Newhall Avenue to Dockweiler Drive.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That a no -stopping anytime zone along the east side of Sierra Highway
extending from 500 feet north of Newhall Avenue to Dockweiler Drive be established.
SECTION 2. That the establishing of the no -stopping anytime zone shall apply when
appropriate signs and/or curb markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed as
described in Section 1.
SECTION 3. City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this th day of 2016.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the _th day of 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Section 22506 of the California Vehicle Code of the State of California provides for local authorities tc
restrict stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on a State highway, if the ordinance or resolution is
first submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of Transportation.
The City of Santa Clarita is proposing the establishment of a no -stopping zone along the east side of
Sierra Highway (Route 14U) from 500 feet north of Newhall Avenue to Dockweiler Drive.
The signatures below indicate that the California Department of Transportation has approved the
attached resolution to establish this no stopping zone:
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Farid Nowshiravan, P.E. Date:
Senior, Office of Traffic Engineering
California Department of Transportation
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