2006-03-28_PWETC_AgendaPacket - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 02/27/06 ITEM: 10. ~~ Approval: ~/~- - Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Item Description: Adopt Amendments to Chapter 602 of City Code adding Section 601.05 Relating to Installation and Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices Background: Staff has researched the past practices of determining the need for and placement of traffic control signage in the City of Roseville. State statute designates the Councilor goveming body as the road authority. Staff has been operating under Resolution 6946, dated April 28, 1980, which delegates the investigation, study, implementation, installation, or other corrective measures for all matters relating to vehicular traffic conditions to the Traffic Safety Committee. Staff discussed this issue with the Council on January 23,2006. The city attorney recommended that the practice outlined in the resolution be codified. The Council concurred and directed staff to return at a future date with an ordinance amending city code. Staff and the City Attorney have drafted an ordinance adding a section 601.05 entitled Traffic Control Devices. (Attachment A) This ordinance captures the intent of Resolution 6946. (Attachment B) Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council adopt this ordinance and continue the practice of the Traffic Safety Committee studying, implementing, and recommending traffic safety measures that has worked well over the years. Difficult issues would continue to be discussed with the Council as they arise, and hearings would continue to be held in situations that greatly affect neighborhoods. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion to adopt an ordinance adding a section 602.05 to City Code entitled "Traffic Control Devices" Prepared By: Duane Schwartz