HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/07/19 Item 02ORDINANCE N0. TION
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CI~~1 VISTA
PROHIBITING ON-STREET PARKING ALONG THE
FRONTAGE OF 1655 BROADWAY (SOMMERSET PLAZA
EAST) AND 1660 BROADWAY (SOMMERSET PLAZA
WEST) AND AMENDING SCHEDULE VI AND III OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER TO REFLECT THESE CHANGES
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the
establishment of the 2-hour time limited pazking (only between Sam-6pm) on Broadway,
between north City limit to south City limit, was added to Schedule VI of the register, which is
maintained in the Office of the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, since the creation of the time limited parking, many commercial vehicles
(semi tracks with trailers, 18-wheelers, over 6 feet in height) started parking along this segment
of Broadway. This has created issues for the business owners and customers; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2011, the Pazkstone Property Management of 1655 Broadway
(Sommerset Plaza East) and 1660 Broadway (Sommerset Plaza West) Commercial Centers, on
behalf of their tenants, requested the removal of on-street parking along the properties frontage;
and
WHEREAS, the business owners located in the Sommerset Plaza East and West have
signed a petition supporting the request and have cited the following concerns:
1. Commercial vehicles (semi trucks with trailers, 18-wheelers, over 6 feet in height)
that are pazked on Broadway obstruct views of oncoming traffic, which make it
difficult for employees and patrons to exit the driveways.
2. Commercial vehicles pazked on Broadway block views of business signs from
traveling vehicles on Broadway. This makes it more difficult for patrons to find the
businesses.
3. Commercial vehicles pazked on Broadway obstruct the views of the business center in
general. If a crime occurred in the center, the cotmercial vehicles would obstruct
views to outside vehicles or pedestrians passing by. The commercial vehicles create
a "blanket" or "wall", obstructing the views of traffic on Broadway; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2011, City staff visited the site and witnessed the above-
mentioned parking problems. The only type of vehicles pazked on either side of the street was
commercial semi-trucks; and
WHEREAS, based on the above information and investigations, and to address business
owners raised concerns, staff recommends that on-street pazking be restricted along the frontage
of 1655 and 1660 Broadway; and
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WHEREAS, on June 1, 2011, the City of Chula Vista Safety Commission concurred with
staffs recommendation to prohibit on-street pazking along the frontage of 1655 and 1660
Broadway; and
WHEREAS, this recommendation and other information in the City Engineer's report has
been fully considered by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
PROHIBIT ON-STREET PARKING
That on-street parking along 1660 and 1655 Broadway frontage be prohibited. Also,
Schedule VI (Time Limited Pazking) and Schedule III (Parking Prohibited at All Times) of the
register maintained in the office of the City Engineer be revised to show the following:
Revise Schedule VI -Time Limited Parking along Broadway, excluding along the frontage
of 1655 and 1660 Broadwa
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Side of Length of Time
Street Permitted
Broadway North City Limit South City Limit East and 2- Hour
West 8 AM to 6 PM
Add to Schedule III- Parkin Prohibited at All Times
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Side of
Street
Broadway Along 1655 and Along 1655 and 1660 East and
1660 Broadway Broadway frontage West
frontage
II. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from
final adoption.
Presented by Approve~fl has to
Richard A. Hopkins ~~n R. Goog
Director of Public Works C' Attorney
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