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AGENDA STATEMENT
City Council Meeting Date: September 13, 1993
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing: Ordinance Amending Muncipal Code Sections
6.04.030 and 6.04.290 and Repealing Section 6.04.050 (Traffic)
Report by: Public Works Director Lee Thompson
EXHIBITS ATTACHED:
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2)
Existing Municipal Code Sections
Draft Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
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5)
Open public heating
Receive Staff report and public comment
Question Staff and the public
Close public hearing and deliberate
Waive reading and introduce ordinance
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
None associated with adoption of ordinance. Cost of staff time
associated with processing these traffic devices is expected to
decrease due to simplification of procedures. These changes are
also anticipated to save time for the City Council and for the
public.
DESCRllYrION: In November of 1992, the City Council adopted an ordinance
which modified specific sections of Chapter 6.04 of the Municipal Code (Traffic Ordinance) to
simplify the procedures for approval of certain traffic devices. This ordinance related to Stop Signs,
Yield Right-of-Way Signs, Traffic Signals, Through Streets, and Street Closures.
Staff is proposing two additional modifications to the Traffic Ordinance which are simi.!ar in nature
and intended to reduce the amount of time required for processing approvals. This would not only
save the cost of Staff time but would allow more time for other, more pressing activities, for Staff,
the City Council, and the public. Also, these changes will allow Staff to correct hazardous conditions
in a shorter period of time. Following are the Municipal Code sections which are proposed to be
changed at this time:
6.04.030 and 6.04.050 Turning Movements
This section currently requires City Council approval for restrictions on turning movements; i.e., No
U Turn, No Left Turn, and No Right Turn. The California Vehicle Code (CVC) does not require a
local jurisdiction to take any spec. ific type of action to approve turning regulations. Staff recommends
that turning regulations not require City Council approval by resolution or ordinance. Many of these
turning movement regulations are installed as part of a Capital Improvement Project, which has
already been reviewed and authorized by the City Council. When turning movement prohibitions are
needed at a later date, it is usually as a result of a potentially hazardous condition and needs to be
dealt with promptly, without the delays associated with preparing staff reports and conducting
hearings.
Section 6.04.050 concerning Right Turn movements is proposed to be deleted, as it repeats language
contained in Section 6.04.030.
6.04.290 (D) Green Curb Markings
A green curb denotes short-term parking and is normally used in front of businesses whose customers
typically conduct their business in a short amount of time. Businesses often request this type of
restricted parking so that the spaces will not be taken up by drivers who park for several hours or all
day. The current traffic ordinance specifies that green curbs are for 20-minute parking zones only;
there is no option to use green curb for 10- or 15- or 30-minute parking. The CVC will allow any
amount of limited time for a green curb. Staff is proposing to change the ordinance to allow variance
in the time period in order to better suit a specific situation, to allow the parking restriction to be in
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effect on Sundays (if desired) as well as other days of the week, and to eliminate the current
restriction of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only. The City Council would remain the approving body for
this type of time-limited parking.
Recommendation
As noted above, the intent of these proposed changes is to simplify procedures where public hearings
are typically not necessary and therefore save time for the City Council, Staff, and the general public.
Also, these changes will allow Staff to correct hazardous conditions in a shorter period of time. Staff
recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and
introduce the ordinance.
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6.04.360 Bus stops-Council "Traffic code" means that compila- 6.04.050 Right turns unlawful where street listed in the traffic rt. f~
designation. tion of ordinances and resolutions and marked. way street, except in the ~. ; ~ - "1
other regulations relating to traffic It is unlawful for the driver of any vem- cated in the traffic code. ~( " .~
Article VI. Bicycles and Skateboards adopted pUfSuant to this chapter and ele to make a right turn at the erected giving notice the ~~
6.04.370 Bicycle lanes. maintained by the city engineer. (Ord. intersections and between the houfS and Council shall designate '. d
6.04.380 Skateboard use- 55-87 ~ I: Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982) on the days designated by the City Coun. streets, and the direct .' :\!i
Prohibitions. i ciI by ordinance when signs are erected thereon, by resolution. (I ~;..,. j','~
e 6.04.020 Administrative officer giving notice thereof. (Ord. 55.87 ~ 3: Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982) f"", , , "'J ....
designated. i Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982) ~ ' )~
Article VII. Additional Provisions The City Manager is authorized to 6.04.100 Compliance 15(
6.04.390 Permissible weights. 6.04.060 Failure to stop at stop
6.04.400 Off-street driving place markings, signals. signs, devices Or sign-Through streets. I' I ~i~s and si! I>,. .'..: ,"j \JJ
prohibited-Exception. other indications upon or adjacent to a It is unlawful for the driver of any vehi. tlsun aw U oranyptlwU,"VU1,)u"^'1
street indicating the COUfSe to be traveled the instructions of any mechanical or
6.04.4 1 0 Marked crosswalka- by vehicles on such streets. The City cle to fail to stop at the entrance or electrical traffic signal. traffic sign, or
Council designation. Manager is authorized to locate and indi- entrances to those streets or parts of marking upon the street placed in
6.04.420 No crossing-Council cate one or more lanes of traffic from streets designated by the City Council by accordance with the provisions of this
designation. which drivers of vehicles may make right resolution when signs are erected giving chapter. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 9: Ord.13 ~ I (part).
6.04.430 On-street vehicle storage or left hand turns. The City Manager is notice thereof. (Ord. 55-87 ~4: Ord. 13 ~ I 1982)
prohibited. I (part), 1982)
6.04.440 On-street vehicles for authorized to place dividing markers in
sale- V endors- intersections whenever, in his opinion, 6.04.070 Failure to stop at stop 6.04.110 Driving over new surfacing
Violation. traffic conditions warrant such place- sign-Intersections. or paint prohibited.
men!. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 12: Ord. 13 ~ I (part), i It is unlawful for any person to drive a
6.04.450 Obstruction of It is unlawful for the driver of any vehi.
enforcement prohibited. 1982) c1e to fail to stop at the entrance or vehicle over or across any newly laid
6.04.460 Council authority. entrances to those intefSections desig. pavement or street surfacing or newly
6.04.030 Turning movements nated by the City Council by resolution painted markings on any street when an
Article 1. Traffic Control f4. unlawful where marked. when signs are erected giving notice appropriate barrier, sign, marker, or any
It is unlawful for the driver of any vehi- thereof. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 5: Ord. I3 ~ I (part), other warning device is in place. (Ord.
c1e to turn such vehicle, either left hand 1982) 55-87 ~ 10: Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982)
6.04.010 Definitions. turn, right hand turn, or V-turn, at the
e Whenever any words or phrases used intersection or between the intersections 6.04.080 Yield rights-of.way- 6.04.120 Driving upon closed street
in this chapter are not defined, but are and between the hours and on the days Couneil designation. prohibited.
defined in Division I (commencing with designated by the City Council by ordi- I The City Council, by resolution, shall It is unlawful for any person to drive a
Section 100) of the California Vehicle nance when signs are erected giving designate the entrances to intersections vehicle over any street or portion thereof
Code and amendments thereto, such def" notice thereof. (Ord. 55~87 ~ 2: Ord. 13 ~ I on highways at which yield right-of-way when any barner, sign, marker, or other
initions shall apply: (part), 1982) i signs shall be erected. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 6: warning device gives notice that such
"City Manager" means the City Man- Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982) street or portion thereof is closed. (Ord.
ager or his designee. 6.04.040 Installation of traffic 55-87 ~ 11: Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982)
Ordinance. Whenever action under signals. 6.04.090 Driving or parking In
this title is required to be taken by ordi- The City Manager shall install traffic wrong direction on one-way 6.04.130 Approved barriers and
nance, the ordinance shall be uncodified signals at such locations as designated by I streets. signs only allowed.
and the provisions thereof shall be the City Council by resolution. (Ord. It is unlawful for the driver of any vehi- No person, public utility, or any
included in the city traffic code. 55-87 ~ 8: Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982) I I c1e to drive or park such vehicle on any department in this city shall erect or place
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or other material in the appropriate col-
ors, as specified in Section 6.04.290,
upon the curb or surface of such area;
provided, however, in lieu thereof, the
City Manager, in his discretion, may
place appropriate signs on the area of the
street or highway to be so designated.
(Ord. 55-87 ~ 23 (a): Ord. 13 ~ I (part),
1982)
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6.04.260 No parking-Designated
hours and days.
It is unlawful for the driver of any vehi.
cle, including vehicles which are six (6)
feet or more in height (including any load
thereon) and are within one hundred
(IOO) feet of any inten;ection, to stop,
stand, or park such vehicle between the
houn; and on the days in any of the
streets, or portions of streets, all as desig-
nated by the City Council by resolution.
(Ord. 55-87 ~ 23 (b): Ord. 13 ~ I (part),
1982)
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6.04.270 No parking-Designated
time periods.
It is unlawful for the dri ver of any vehi-
cle to reave such vehicle standing for a
. period of time greater than the length of
time and on the days and during the
houn; and on any of the streets or por-
tions of streets, all as designated by the
City Council by resolution. (Ord. 55-87 ~
23 (c): Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982)
'ii.04.280 No parking-Driveway
areas.
The City Manager is specifically
authorized to designate up to fifteen (15)
feet on either side of a driveway as a no I
parking area. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 23 (d): Ord.
13 ~ I (part), 1982)
6.04.250
6.04.290 Curb IIuukings designated.
Whenever the City Council enacts
parking prohibitions or restrictions and
directs the placement of curb markings
designating such prohibitions or
restrictions, the fallowing colors only
shall be used, and the colors indicate as
follows:
A. RED indicates no stopping, stand-
ing, or parking, except that a bus may
stop in a red zone marked or sign posted
as a bus loading zone.
B. YELLOW indicates no stopping,
standing, or parking at any time between
the houn; of eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and
five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) of any day except
Sundays and holidays, for any purpose
other than loading or unloading freight
onto or from a commercial vehicle, or
passengers, in an expeditious manner,
and in no case for more than twenty (20)
minutes for loading or unloading freight
onto or from a commercial vehicle nor
for more than three (3) minutes for load-
ing or unloading passengen;, except as
otherwise indicated by signs placed pur-
suant to ordinance.
C. WHITE indicates no stopping,
standing, or parking, for any purpose
other than loading or unloading pas-
sengen; or depositing mail in an adjacent
mailbox in an expeditious manner, and
in no case for more than three (3) min.
utes. This restriction shall be effective
between the houn; of eight a.m. (8:00
a.m.) and five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) of any day
except Sundays and holidays, except that
it shall be effective at all times in front of a
police station, fire station, hospital, mail.
box, post office, hotel, or theater open for
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6.04.290
business, and except as otherwise indi-
cated by signs placed pun;uant to ordi.
nance.
1* D. indicates no stopping,
standing, or parking, for a period oftime
greater than twenty (20) minutes
between the hours of nine a.m. (9:00
a.m.) and nine p.m. (9:00 p.m.) of any
day except Sundays and holidays, and
except as otherwise indicated by signs
placed pun;uant to ordinance.
....... - E. BLUE indicates parking limited
exclusively to the vehicles of physically
handicapped pen;ons. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 24:
Ord. 13 ~ 1 (part), 1982)
Article III. Towaway Zones
6.04.300 Authority to tow.
Any duly authorized and acting police
officer of the city is authorized to remove
or cause removal of a vehicle from any
street within any area hereinafter desig-
nated during the houn; in which parking
is prohibited at such location. The vehi.
cle shall be removed to a garage or other
place of safety designated or maintained
, by the city. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 25: Ord. 13 ~ I
(part), 1982)
6.04.310 Payment of charges-
Vehicle owner
responsibility.
The owner or pen;on having the right
to possession of any vehicle removed
pursuant to this chapter shall pay all such
removal, towing and storage charges
before he shall be entitled to regain pos-
session of such vehicle. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 26:
Ord. 13 ~ I (part), 1982)
6.04.320 Towed vehicle-
Notification of owner.
Whenever a vehicle is removed under
this chapter, the officer authorizing such
removal shall ascertain from the registra.
tion records in the vehicle or from the
registration records of the Department of
Motor Vehicles the name and address of
the registered and legal owner thereof. If
the vehicle is not claimed within twenty-
four (24) hours fOllowing removal, the
Police Department shall give or cause to
be given written notice to the registered
and legal owner of the fact of such
removal, the grounds therefore and of the
place to which such vehicle has been
removed. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 27: Ord. 13 ~ I
(part), 1982)
6.04.330 Towaway zones-Council
designation.
The City Council shall, by resolution,
designate the streets, or portions of
streets, to which this article applies. Signs
shall be posted giving notic.e that such
streets, or portions thereof, are towaway
zones. (Ord. 55-87 ~ 28: Ord. 13 ~ I (part),
1982)
Article IV. Speed Limits
6.04.340 Designated by Council.
Pursuant to the procedures set forth in
the California Vehicle Code, the City
Council shall by ordinance detennine the
prima facie speed limit for any streets, or
portions of streets, so designated by ordi-
nance. (Ord. 55.87 ~ 29: Ord. 13 ~ I (part),
1982)
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ORDINANCE NO. -93
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
MUNICIPAL CODE (TRAFFIC)
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1: Sections 6.04.030. and 6.04.290(D) of the City of Dublin Municipal Code shall
be amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 6.04.030 Turning movements unlawful where marked. It is unlawful for
the driver of any vehicle to turn such vehicle, either left hand turn, right hand turn, or U-turn, at the
intersection or between the intersections and between the hours and on the days designated by the City
Engineer or his/her designee when signs are erected giving notice thereof.
(b) Section 6.04.290 (D). GREEN indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, for a
period of time greater than that indicated by adjacent signing or stenciling on the curb, between the
hours indicated by adjacent signing, or at any time, for any day, and except as otherwise indicated by
signs placed pursuant to ordinance.
Section 2. Section 6.04.050 is repealed.
Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its final passage and
adoption by the City Council. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this ordinance to be
posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 1993.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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