RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SALINAS BLUE CURB MARKINGS POLICY WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code section 22507 gives power to local authorities to prohibit or restrict parking; and WHEREAS, at its August 15, 2006 meeting, City Council adopted the City of Salinas Disabled (Blue) Parking Zones on Residential Streets Policy (Resolution No. 19056); and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the Salinas City Council approved a Resolution for a residential blue curb zone request and requested staff to review the blue curb marking policy to establish criteria that would allow for approval of requests in residential areas to better accommodate disabled residents; and WHEREAS, city staff surveyed other City policies and compiled relevant data for the Council’s consideration.
WHEREAS, at its June 8, 2023, meeting, the Traffic and Transportation Commission voted (3-2) on a revised motion to recommending City Council approval of a Resolution to approve the Proposed Salinas Blue Curb Markings Policy with the removal of the fees for applicants of blue curb markings and adding an appeal process; and WHEREAS, city staff revised the policy to incorporate an appeals process; and WHEREAS, city staff is dedicated to full cost recovery and does not recommend waiver of the fees associated with the curb markings application; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council approves the Proposed Salinas Blue Curb Markings Policy.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd 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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