HomeMy WebLinkAboutA006 - Council Action Form dated January 22, 2019 ITEM#: 10
DATE: 01-22-19
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: HARRIS STREET PARKING ORDINANCE
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several months, staff have received multiple complaints about parking
along Harris Street (Wellons Drive to Dotson Drive). Staff's review of the existing
parking ordinances in Sections 18.31 and 18.33 of the Municipal Code has found that
no restrictions are currently in place for Harris Street. According to current roadway
and emergency standards. the existing 26' and 31' widths of Harris Street only allow for
parking on one side of the street. To be consistent with the current ordinance standards
and considering the location of existing fire hydrants on the north side, staff is
recommending prohibiting parking along the north side of Harris Street.
A letter was sent to adjacent property owners and residents along Harris Street on
December 10, 2018, to receive feedback on this proposed ordinance. Out of 70 letters
sent, two responses were received, they both were in favor of the proposed ordinance.
No responses were received opposed to the proposed ordinance. The lack of
responses is likely due to a high number of rental properties in the area. Another notice
will be sent to the neighborhood when the first reading of the ordinance is scheduled for
City Council consideration.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 . Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that prohibits parking at all times on
the north side of Harris Street.
2. Do not make any ordinance changes at this time.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By directing legal staff to make the ordinance update, it will be possible to improve the
safety for our traffic network and the residents in this area. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No.1 , as
noted above.