RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING 90 FEET OF “NO STOPPING” RED ZONES AT THE INTERSECTION OF
ROCHEX AVENUE AND NORTH 3RD STREET
WHEREAS, the City received a request to evaluate the potential of establishing stop signs at the intersection of North Maderia and Roosevelt Street, Riker Street and Lang Street, and Rochex Avenue and North 3rd Street for all-way stop and sight lines; and WHEREAS, stop signs are only warranted under specific roadway volumes or collision history. Staff found that stop sign warrants were not met at this location; and WHEREAS, staff conducted an intersection sight distance analysis and is recommending the establishment of 90 feet of “No Stopping” red zones at the intersection of Rochex Avenue and North 3rd Street to provide sufficient intersection sight triangles; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2023, the Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting, the Traffic and Transportation Commission voted (3-2) to recommend to the City Council the approval of a Resolution establishing a total of 90 feet of “No Stopping” red zones at the intersection of Rochex Avenue and North 3rd Street; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the implementing the parking restrictions is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15301, Class 1). The project consists of the operation, repair, or minor alteration of public streets involving no expansion of use. There would be no significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby approved the establishment of 90 feet of “No Stopping” red zones at the intersection of Rochex Avenue and North 3rd Street.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of August 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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