Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S TRAFFIC CODE IN SECTION 410.09, SCHEDULE IX, TO CHANGE TIME LIMITS FOR PUBLIC STREET PARKING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY AND IN SECTION 410.10, SCHEDULE X, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES IN DESIGNATED PLACES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This Ordinance amends the Traffic Code to change existing time limits for public street parking in certain downtown areas from 2 hours to 4 hours. It also addresses a change in parking on Aurora Street.
Body
Legislative History
Ordinance No. 16-116, amended Section 410.09 to add additional 2-hour parking in certain areas of First & Main; passed July 19, 2016.
Purpose & Explanation
Based upon discussions with stakeholder groups, the City administration recommends the Traffic Code be amended to change existing time limits for public street parking in certain downtown areas from 2 hours to 4 hours. With completion of the North Main Street Improvements Project, a change is needed in Section 410.10 to reflect no parking along the north side of Aurora Street between N. Main and E. Main Streets.
Timing Considerations
This Ordinance will be effective upon passage by Council.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this Ordinance to amend the Traffic Code to change existing time limits for public street parking in certain downtown areas from 2 hours to 4 hours and to address a change in parking on Aurora Street. Staff also recommends this Ordinance be passed as an emergency measure, so that it will be effective immediately upon passage.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
David Robbins, Police Chief
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations
Thomas Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager-City Engineer