2009-01-26 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

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4. On the issue of parking along Northmoor suggestions have varied from no parking on one side (north or south), to installation of “s” curbs, rolled curbs that allow parking on the curb itself. After assessment, for the “s” curbs to be effective it would require reduction of tree lawns and removal of trees to gain the required thirty feet. This would negatively affect the neighborhood aesthetic and take away from the safety of pedestrians on sidewalk. Staff cannot advocate reducing one safety hazard through the implementation of another. In addition, the cost estimates were completed and an 18-inch gain with rolled curbs would cost $270,000K and still not be enough for city trucks to maneuver. Further assessment bore out that to obtain the needed road width, would require a $1.5M investment and the safety concerns would still remain for pedestrians. Therefore the following three items are up for Council consideration and direction. A. Establish “No Parking” restrictions on one side of the street at narrower areas of Northmoor Drive from 7045 to 7117 and Asbury Ave to the west city limit. B. Allow parking only in areas where the street is wider than 24 feet. C. Establish a residential parking permit system that would reduce the volume of cars parked on the street. Once Council direction is received, the appropriate documents will be drafted and notice will be sent to the neighborhood prior to first reading by Council. The staff recommendation is to move forward with “Option A”, establishing parking restrictions on one side of the street from 7045 to 7117 and on Asbury Ave to the west city limit. The Traffic Commission Minutes were provided with your January 9 Weekly Update. Upcoming Meetings and Events: Monday, February 9: 5:30 PM Study Session, Ballot Initiative Follow Up 6:30 PM Council Meeting Thursday, February 19: 6:30 PM Civic Series, Public Works Monday, February 23: 5:30 PM Study Session, Council Rules and Procedures 6:30 PM Council Meeting Thursday, March 12: 6:30 PM Civic Series, Ethics, Conflict of Interest Monday, March 23: 5:30 PM Study Session, Purchasing Bidding Procedures 6:30 PM Council Meeting Monday, April 6: 5:30 PM Study Session 6:30 PM Council Meeting Monday, April 20: 5:30 PM Study Session 6:30 Council Meeting Thursday, April 23: Budget Meeting Canceled Monday, April 27: 6:30 PM Budget Meeting Public Forum * Topics subject to change as schedules require.