APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WANG
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 88461 C.M.S. TO
EXTEND THE “NO PARKING” RESTRICTION AT THE LAKESHORE
AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC NEAR LAKE MERRITT
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020, Council adopted Resolution 88461 to, among other things, prohibit parking on the east side of the Lakeshore Avenue Cul-de-sac between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday; and
WHEREAS, said parking restrictions were imposed in response to nuisance and criminal activity, including gun violence, committed on multiple occasions by individuals parked at the cul- de-sac; and
WHEREAS, despite the existing restrictions, the Lakeshore cul-de-sac continues to attract large late-night gatherings and vehicle activity that have generated significant safety concerns for nearby residents and park users; and
WHEREAS, this activity has escalated to violence, including a recent shooting at the cul- de-sac, which has underscored the urgent need for stronger measures to prevent crime and protect the community; and
WHEREAS, Oakland Municipal Code 10.28.240 provides that Council may, by resolution and upon placement of appropriate signage, restrict parking between certain hours of any day, except holidays, on any street or any part of any street; and WHEREAS, further restricting parking to prohibit parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m extending the “No Parking” hours is necessary to deter unlawful gatherings, reduce the risk of further violence, and promote the safe and peaceful use of Lake Merritt; now, therefore, be it
WHEREAS, no citations will be issued by the City until the City installs appropriate no parking signs or markings giving adequate notice thereof in accord with California Vehicle Code section 22507 (a).; and
2 WHEREAS, this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) because it constitutes minor improvements made to, and entirely within, an existing City right-of-way without creating existing automobile lanes; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That Resolution No. 88461 C.M.S. is hereby amended to extend the “No Parking” restriction restrict parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m on the lake (east) side of Lakeshore Avenue frombetween Lake Merritt Boulevard to and 1st Avenue, as shown in accordance with the map attached hereto; and be it including the Lakeshore cul-de-sac, to the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator, or designee, is authorized and directed to cause the installation of appropriate signage and to enforce the extended restriction consistent with this Resolution; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That no parking citations will be issued until appropriate signage is installed in accordance with California Vehicle Code section 22507 (a).
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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