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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
October 14, 2008
Andrew Yi
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A NO -STOPPING ZONE ON
SIERRA HIGHWAY SOUTH OF NEWHALL AVENUE
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution to establish a no -stopping zone along the east curb line of Sierra
Highway, starting from a point 100 feet south of Newhall Avenue to a point approximately 1,150
feet south of Newhall Avenue. A total of 1,050 feet of parking will be removed.
BACKGROUND
The intersection of Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue has been experiencing heavy traffic
congestion during peak hours. Motorists often wait more than one or two signal cycles to pass
through the intersection.
In order to alleviate traffic congestion, staff recently modified the northbound approach to the
intersection to add an additional left -turn lane. The intersection is currently operating with two
left turn and two through lanes. This modification requires the proposed removal of on -street
parking on Sierra Highway due to lack of roadway width. See attached Exhibit "A" for vicinity
map.
The existing property adjacent to the proposed no -stopping zone is vacant. Businesses
surrounding the area were notified of the no -stopping zone and are in agreement since they are
not directly affected. The proposed no -stopping zone is consistent with parking restrictions on
major highways.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
Adopted:
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $1,000 are available in the Street Maintenance Striping Supplies Account
14504-5111.010.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Exhibit "A" - Vicinity Map
RESOLUTION 08 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
TO ESTABLISH A NO -STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ALONG THE EAST CURB LINE OF
SIERRA HIGHWAY EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 1,050 FEET FROM A POINT
100 FEET SOUTH OF NEWHALL AVENUE TO A POINT
APPROXIMATELY 1,050 FEET SOUTHERLY
WHEREAS, Section 22507 (a) of the California Vehicle Code of the State of
California affirms that local authorities may by ordinance or resolution prohibit or restrict the
stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, to provide for the addition of a second northbound left turn lane it is
necessary to establish approximately 1,050 feet of no -stopping anytime zone along the east curb
line of Sierra Highway extending from a point 100 feet south of Newhall Avenue to a point 1,050
feet southerly; and
WHEREAS, it is consistent with normal traffic engineering practices to establish
no -stopping anytime zones on public roadways.
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 curb line of Sierra
Highway extending approximately 1,050 feet from a point 100 feet south of Newhall Avenue to a
point 1,050 feet southerly shall be established.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 12008.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, 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 day of , 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution 08 - , adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on , 2008, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this _ day of , 2008.
Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA EXHIBIT "A"
SIERRA HIGHWAY AT NEWHALL AVENUE
PROPOSED NO -STOPPING ZONE
VICINITY MAP