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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated July 27, 1993 COUNCIL ACTION FORM Item # Date: July 27, 1993 SUBJECT: Ordinance to Designate Bus Loading Zones on Burnett Avenue by Meeker School BACKGROUND: A request was received from Glen Connor, Meeker School Principal, to designate a 175 foot bus loading zone on the east side of Burnett Avenue approximately 250' south of the 20th Street intersection. Currently, this is the location where school busses park for loading school children. However, problems now exist since the loading activities in the zone aren't regulated. It is reported that parents frequently use this location for dropping off children, which it creates problems for busses that need to access this site. By designating this location as a bus loading zone, the City will post bus loading zone signage to ensure that the curb location will be exclusively used as a bus loading zone from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. during weekday periods. A 175' zone length is requested to accommodate four busses that typically load at this location. Attached is a diagram showing the location of this proposed zone. Also, it is requested that the City paint a school crosswalk at Burnett, north of the proposed bus loading zone. In order to mark this crosswalk, a 25' parking prohibition is needed on both sides of the crosswalk along the west and east sides of Burnett. This measure ensures that sight distance is not hampered by the presence of parked vehicles. In addition to painting this crosswalk, "School Crossing" signage will be posted at this location. Staff has notified residents along the west side of Burnett adjacent to this proposed zone about this measure. No concerns have been expressed about this bus loading zone. ALTERNATIVES 1. Designate a 175' foot "Bus Loading" zone from 7AM to 5PM weekdays, on the east side of Burnett approximately 250' south of 20th Street. Also, prohibit parking a distance of 25' on both sides of crosswalk along the east and west sides of Burnett. 2. Do nothing 3. Modify the length and time period for the loading zone. MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended by the City Manager that the City Council adopt alter- native number 1 above, thereby directing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for designating a 175' foot "Bus Loading" zone from 7AM to 5PM weekdays, on the east side of Burnett approximately 250' south of 20th Street. Also, prohibit parking a distance of 25' on both sides of crosswalk along the east and west sides of Burnett. COUNCIL ACTION: Proposed Meeker School Bus Loading Zone On Burnett Avenue Loading Zone No Parking 7 N7 kQ EJ 20th St. Meeker School 50 175'