CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

Department:	Public Works		Commission Meeting Date:  15 November 2016
Staff Contact:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:
Approve a request for No Parking along the west side of Tennessee Street, north of 18^th Street.  Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9308, establishing No Parking along the west side of Tennessee Street, for a distance of 85 feet north of 18th Street.
Executive Summary:		At the October 3, 2016 Traffic Safety Commission meeting, the Commission heard a request for No Parking along the west side of Tennessee Street, north of 18^th Street. Parking is currently restricted at other intersections along Tennessee Street, from 12^th Street to 17^th Street, ranging from 90 feet to 190 feet, with 125 feet being the most common. Restricting parking for a distance of 85 feet north of 18^th Street would place the sign at the property line between 1741 and 1745 Tennessee Street, at a point approximately 130 feet north of the pedestrian crossing point. At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, one individual spoke to this request, noting that it would provide more sight distance and there are often short people crossing the street that have to lean-out into traffic to see oncoming traffic. One Commissioner noted that traffic should be parked away from an intersection for safety purposes. The Traffic Safety Commission, on a unanimous vote of 8-0, recommends establishing No Parking along the west side of Tennessee Street, for a distance of 85 feet north of 18^th Street.
Strategic Goal Area:		Public Safety
Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):		The fiscal impact to the City is approximately $100, and is included in the current budget.
Attachments:		TSC Meeting Materials Ordinance No. 9308