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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - February 18, 1998 H-02CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Vehicles for Sale on City Streets - Discussion and Direction MEETING DATE: February 18, 1998 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council review the following report related to vehicles parked for sale on City streets and direct staff on a course of action. Staff recommends that, at a minimum, some variant of Option 2 be implemented. The general options are: 1. Draft an amendment to Lodi Municipal Code Section 10.44.040 to prohibit the parking of vehicles for sale on public streets and set a public hearing date to consider the ordinance. 2. Adopt a specific resolution(s) regulating parking at selected locations. Parking can be restricted at all times of the day, during certain times of the day, or just for vehicles parked for sale. 3. Take no action and continue to allow the parking of vehicles for sale in all locations where parking is not otherwise restricted. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The following report has been prepared at Council's request based on concerns related to vehicles parked for sale along Lower Sacramento Road between Vine Street and Cochran Road. The concerns expressed include visibility problems exiting Cochran Road created by cars parked (and double-parked) on Lower Sacramento Road, unsafe pedestrian and driving maneuvers, such as U-turns, and slowing or stopping in the roadway. This issue has generated numerous phone calls and letters supporting the options presented. Due to the length of the report, background material is presented in the following exhibits: Exhibit A - Existing Conditions Exhibit B - Traffic Accident Information Exhibit C - Previous Council Actions Pertaining to Vehicles For Sale Exhibit D - Local Ordinances and State Law Discussion on this issue and the options presented are as follows: Over the past several years there has been much controversy over the parking of vehicles for sale on public streets. As evident by the comments received by staff and letters and articles in the newspaper, a ban on parking of vehicles for sale is perceived by some as a violation of constitutional rights or unnecessary governmental intrusion into conduct of private affairs. However, based on the review of traffic accidents occurring on Lower Sacramento Road, and observations made of unsafe vehicle maneuvers, it is also clear that there are safety issues to consider. It is staff's opinion that vehicles parked along the roadway constitute an increased safety hazard by creating distractions for drivers. APPROVED: H. Dixon Flynn -- City anager CVEH4SALE.DOC 02/10/98 Vehicles for Sale on City Streets - Discussion and Direction February 18, 1998 Page 2 While distractions can create problems on any street, it is even more significant on arterial streets due to high traffic volumes and vehicle speeds. Although arterial streets provide vehicle sellers more exposure to passing motorists and pedestrians, these streets also require a high level of attention when being driven. While problem areas can be addressed on a case-by-case basis, past experience indicates that this will only result in moving the vehicles for sale to other locations. Since there will continue to be available parking areas along streets, such as Lodi Avenue, Sargent Road, Ham Lane, Hutchins Street, and Cherokee Lane, unless a Citywide restriction is enacted, it is certain this issue will be back before Council in the future. OPTIONS: Based on the findings of this report, the following three options are presented for Council consideration: Option 1 - Amend Section 10.44.040 of the Lodi Municipal Code to restrict the parking of vehicles for sale in the public right-of-way, with the exception of in front of the owner's residence, and set a public hearing date. This option, while controversial, is in place elsewhere in California. While the State law described in Exhibit D provides some basis for supporting such an ordinance, it is quite possible that someone could successfully challenge the ordinance on constitutional grounds. The City Attorney's office is ready to pursue this Option should the Council so desire. Note that such an ordinance does not ban placement of a "for sale" sign in a vehicle window, and someone would not be cited for parking on the street while on errands, etc. The ordinance would prohibit such parking for the purpose of advertising the vehicle and some discretion is necessary on the part of enforcement officers. Option 2 - Adopt a resolution restricting parking on all or portions of Lower Sacramento Road. This option includes a number of alternatives: A. Prohibit Parking Entirely - Since Lower Sacramento Road will eventually have no parking on its entire length, it is reasonable to implement it now in problem areas. If no parking along the entire segment south of the Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal is selected, signs would only be posted along segments with wide shoulders or other appropriate areas. Other areas would be signed as they develop. Locations with wide shoulder areas are shown on Exhibit A-1. Council may wish to exclude locations in front of properties that face Lower Sacramento Road. An alternative to this option would be to only restrict parking on the east side of Lower Sacramento Road between Vine Street and Cochran Road, where the current problem is located. B. Restrict Parking - The alternatives include prohibiting parking during certain hours of the day, or just prohibiting vehicles for sale as was done on Lakeshore Drive. These restrictions are relatively easy to enforce and generally receive the best compliance. One concern with this action is the potential for proliferation of these signs as we chase the problem around town. CVEMSALE.DOC 2/10/98 Vehicles for Sale on City Streets - Discussion and Direction February 18, 1998 Page 3 C. Implement Some Restrictions to Allow the Vehicles for Sale but Minimize the Associated Problems - This alternative would be to extend the no -parking zones at the intersections to improve sight distance, establish short -time zones at each end (for "buyers") and allow the parking to continue in the middle of the block. This would minimize the number of vehicles parked for sale but not eliminate the practice totally. Staff recommends one of the above options, or some variation of them, be adopted. Option 3 - Take no action. Vehicles for sale can continue to park in all areas that are not otherwise restricted. Staff does not recommend this option. FUNDING: To be determined. L. Ronsko it Works Director Prepared by Rick S. Kiriu, Senior Engineering Technician JLR/RSK/lm Attachments cc: City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief Street Superintendent Associate Traffic Engineer Concerned Citizens Chamber of Commerce CVEH4SALE.DOC 2!10!98 EXHIBIT A EXISTING CONDITIONS Lower Sacramento Road is located on the west edge of the City limits and there are a significant amount of undeveloped and older developed properties along the roadway, mostly on the west side between Kettleman Lane and Turner Road (Exhibit A-1). Due to this partially developed condition, the roadway width varies and is only striped for one lane of travel in each direction, although it will eventually be a four- to six -lane facility with parking prohibited along both sides of the entire segment. In the more recently developed areas, the distance from the edge of the traveled portion of the roadway to the curb face can be as much as 20 feet, although not all of these shoulder areas are paved. Lower Sacramento Road is classified as an arterial street and carries 15,000 to 19,000 vehicles per day. The posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour. Traffic is controlled by traffic signals located at Turner Road, Elm Street, Lodi Avenue, Vine Street, and Kettleman Lane. The remaining intersections have stop signs on the side streets. Parking is currently prohibited along all developed portions of Lower Sacramento Road north of Lodi Avenue except in front of an apartment complex just south of Turner Road. These units face the street and the parking demand is fairly high. Parking is also prohibited on both sides of Lower Sacramento Road from Lodi Avenue south to the Woodbridge Irrigation Canal. All of these restrictions were instituted to either eliminate the parking of vehicles for sale or truck parking. The area of immediate concern is on the east side of Lower Sacramento Road between Vine Street and Cochran Road. This area has a wide, fully paved shoulder and there are no driveways. The fronting properties consist primarily of Lodi Memorial Hospital's Therapy Unit parking lot, with the remaining portion being adjacent to the parking lot of an apartment complex. Parking within the block is permitted except at the bus stop near Vine Street and within 20 feet of Cochran Road. The short (20 -foot) no -parking zone at Cochran Road was installed in August 1997 as an interim measure to keep vehicles from parking at the intersection. (This distance is too short for proper sight distance; longer distances require specific Council approval.) CVEH4SALEA Lower Sacramento Road Turner Road to South City Limits north e jo APARTMENTS NTAGE ROAD RESIDENTIAL FRONTAGE ROAD FRONTAGE ROAD nnnu�ran ��� RESIDENTIAL FRONTAGE ROAD FRONTAGE ROAD VACANT ®' F MCI (rear or side yard) C in L c R m J M CONDOMINIUMS Jo' RESIDENTIAL a O U FRONTAGE ROAD (rear or side yard) — RE�NTIA3L VACANT ,OFFICES Q RALEY'S ® v 41 � c O tp IERAPY ® C ISPITAL RESIDENTIAL C c w (rear or side yard) RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL VACANT m W (rear or side yard) Y City Limits 'O RESIDENTIAL VACANT CHURCH k O . ' LEGEND 0 Ir � m u APARTMENT THERAPY O HOSPITAL N RESIDENTIALU 0 (r (rear or side yard) > • • City Limits VACANT CHURCH Wal-Mart/Food 4 Less I City Limits VACANT r - Existing No Parking ......••.... - Paved Areas With Wide Shoulders -- -Unpaved Areas With Wide Shoulders lower.J1198,, ti EXHIBIT B TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INFORMATION 1995 through 1997 accident data for the intersection of Lower Sacramento Road and Vine Street indicates there have been a total of eight accidents. Four of these were right-angle accidents occurring at the intersection of Vine Street prior to the activation of the traffic signal in January 1997. The remaining four were southbound rear -end accidents, all occurring in 1997. The location of these accidents ranged from at the intersection of Vine Street to 300 feet north. In one accident report, the driver specifically stated that he was looking at the vehicles for sale before striking the car in front of him. Two reports cited inattention as being an associated factor, with the fourth accident providing no driver comments. In January 1997, a traffic signal was installed at Vine Street, which, in some cases, can increase the number of rear -end accidents for a short period of time immediately following its installation. However, in this instance, no accidents occurred in this area until the end of May, more than four months later and about the time vehicles for sale began appearing in this area. All of these southbound year- end accidents occurred adjacent to the area where vehicles are parked for sale. There were no accidents on Lower Sacramento Road at the intersection of Cochran Road. Rear -end accidents occurring in 1997 were also reviewed at other intersections along Lower Sacramento Road controlled by traffic signals. The results indicate that there were no rear -end accidents at the intersection of Turner Road. Three accidents occurred at Lodi Avenue and four at both Elm and Vine streets. At Kettleman Lane, there were 13 rear -end accidents, some occurring more than a quarter mile away from the intersection. Other than high traffic volumes, additional factors affecting the number of rear -end accidents at this intersection are the vendors on the side of the roadway and driveways servicing commercial businesses in the area. While it is not uncommon for rear -end accidents to occur at signalized intersections on roads with high traffic volumes and vehicle speeds, there are factors that can affect their numbers. For example, the high number of rear -end accidents on Lower Sacramento Road at Kettleman Lane can be attributed to the large volume of traffic entering the intersection from both streets, causing approaching traffic to stop more often and for long periods of time. On the other hand, since traffic volumes on Vine Street are low, vehicles on Lower Sacramento Road are interrupted much less frequently. Traffic signal operation can also affect the number of rear -end accidents. The traffic signal at Vine Street differs from the other signalized intersection on Lower Sacramento Road as it does not have protected left -turn phases on all approaches to the intersection. With no protected left -turn phases on Vine Street, the signal can operate on a shorter cycle length because it eliminates the time needed to display the green, yellow, and red indications for a protected left -turn phase. This results in a signal that not only creates the fewest interruptions to Lower Sacramento Road traffic, but also interrupts traffic for the shortest length of time. This reduces the potential for rear -end accidents by minimizing the number and length of time vehicles on Lower Sacramento Road have to slow or stop. CVEH4SALEB.DOC EXHIBIT C PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTIONS City Council has previously reviewed and taken action on several streets based on safety concerns associated with vehicles parked for sale. They are listed below in chronological order: • October 1989 - Lower Sacramento Road from Lodi Avenue to Turner Road Council approved no parking adjacent to all developed frontage with the exception of the apartment complex at Turner Road. • April 1991 - Lower Sacramento Road from Lodi Avenue south to the Woodbridge Irrigation Canal Council approved no parking from Lodi Avenue to the Woodbridge Irrigation Canal. • May 1992 - Kettleman Lane Information related to the prohibition of parking of vehicles for sale on State highways found in the Government Code and presented to Council when reviewing problems with vehicles parked for sale on Kettleman Lane. • July 1995 - Sylvan Way south of Kettleman Lane Council approved no parking adjacent to undeveloped property. • August 1996 - Lakeshore Drive south of Kettleman Lane Council approved no parking of vehicles for sale adjacent to business and undeveloped properties. • June 1997 - Elm Street from Lower Sacramento Road to Evergreen Drive Council approved no parking until area is developed. Sign on north side removed in December 1997 following the construction of homes. CVEH4SALEC.DOC EXHIBITD LOCAL ORDINANCES AND STATE LAW In the City of Lodi, the parking of vehicles for sale in the public right-of-way is currently regulated by Section 10.44.040 of the Lodi Municipal Code (Exhibit D-1), which was adopted by City Council in 1989. Although this section includes information, such as the size of the advertising signs, its major component related to traffic safety is the restriction of vehicles parking within 200 feet of a traffic signal or intersection controlled by a multi -way stop. The City Council declared that these vehicles constitute a traffic hazard by distracting the attention of passing motorists and pedestrians. The previous ordinance (Exhibit D-2) permitted the parking of vehicles for sale only in front of property licensed and zoned to allow this activity or on the street in front of private residences. This ordinance was repealed when a Lodi Municipal Court judge ruled that the ordinance restricted "commercial free speech." The City of Stockton also restricts the parking of vehicles for sale on public streets. Since 1986, they have been restricting the parking of vehicles for sale on public streets with the exception of in front of private residences (Exhibit D-3). This ordinance is very similar to Lodi's old ordinance. Comments from the City of Stockton indicate that their ordinance has been challenged but continues to be in effect. On State highways, the parking of vehicles for sale is prohibited under Section 731.5 of the Streets and Highways Code (Exhibit 1134). This section considered parked vehicles for sale to be a public nuisance and authorizes the removal of these vehicles from the State highway. In addition, the California Vehicle Code contains a relatively new section, adopted in 1993, that allows the removal of vehicles parked for sale (Exhibit D-5) under certain circumstances. 10.44.040 Parking for certain purposes prohibited— Display of "For Sale" signs on vehicles, vessels or trailers—Restrictions. A. It is unlawful to park upon any public street, right-of-way or public prop- erty any vehicle, vessel or trailer display- ing a sign advertising such vehicle, vessel or trailer for sale which exceeds one square foot in size, or displaying more than one such sign, or to attach to or otherwise affix to such vehicle, vessel or trailer any other sign, banner, pennant, balloon or other device, intended to call attention to the fact that such vehicle, vessel or trailer is offered for sale. B. It is unlawful for any person or firm to have parked contemporaneously on the public streets or rights-of-way any- where within the city, three or more vehi- cles, vessels or trailers displaying a sign or signs indicating or advertising such vehi- cle, vessel or trailer for sale, irrespective of the proximity of such vehicles, vessels or trailers. C. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, it is unlawful to park upon any public street, right-of-way or public place within two hundred feet of any sig- nalized intersection or four-way stop sign, any vehicle, vessel or trailer display- ing a sign advertising such vehicle, vessel or trailer for sale, irrespective of the size or number of such signs. The city council finds and declares that vehicles, vessels or trailers parked within two hundred feet of a signalized intersecton or four-way stop sign, and displaying such signs, con- stitute a traffic hazard by distracting the attention of passing motorists and pedes- trians away from other traffic moving through and about such intersections. For purposes of this section, "signalized intersection" means any intersection controlled by a traffic signal. EXHIBITD-1 D. It is unlawful for any person or firm, upon property belonging to another, to park or display within thirty feet of the adjacent public street or right- of-way as measured from the rear edge of the curb, gutter or sidewalk, or from the edge ofthe pavement if no curb, gutter or sidewalk exists, any vehicle, vessel or trailer displaying a sign or signs advertis- ing it for sale, without first obtaining the express consent of the owner or person having control of such property. This sec- tion shall not apply to any private prop- erty appropriately zoned and licensed for the sale, repair, or storage of such vehi- cles, vessels or trailers. E. It is unlawful upon any public street, right-of-way or public property to park any vehicle, vessel or trailer for the purpose of painting, greasing, or repair- ing such vehicle, vessel or trailer except for emergency repairs. F. It is unlawful to park any vehicle, vessel or trailer upon any public street or right-of-way for the purpose of washing or polishing such vehicle, vessel or trailer or any part thereofwhen a charge is made for such service. (Ord. 1450 § 1, 1989) EXHIBIT D-2 Section 11.3 - Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited No person shall park a vehicle or vessel: A. Upon a public or private street, public right-of-way, parking lot, or any public or private property for the purpose of displaying such vehicle or vessel thereon for sale, hire, or rental, unless the property is duly licensed and zoned by the City to transact that type of business at that location. This section shall not prohibit persons from parking vehicles or vessels on private residential property belonging'to the owner of the vehicle or vessel, nor on the public street immediately adjacent to said private residential property. The parking or placing of any vehicle or vessel with a sign or other advertising device thereon or proximate thereto, indicating such vehicle or vessel is for sale, hire, or rental, shall constitute prima facie evidence that such vehicle or vessel was parked or placed for the purpose of displaying same for sale, hire, or rental. B. Upon any street, public right-of-way, or public property for the principal purpose of painting, greasing, or repairing a vehicle or vessel or property thereon except repairs necessitated by an emergency. C. Upon any street, public right-of-way, or public property for the principal purpose of washing or polishing such a vehicle or any part thereof when a charge is made for such service. EXHIBIT D-3 SEC. 10-017.4. PROHIBITED ADVERTISING ON VEHICLE No person shall park or place upon any roadway, City easement, City sidewalk or any public property any vehicle or vessel displaying any sign, picture, transparency, advertisement or mechanical device for the purpose of advertising or bringing notice to any person the fact that such vehicle or vessel is to be sold, rented or leased; nor shall any person park or place upon any roadway, City easement, City sidewalk or public property, or private property any vehicle for the purpose of calling the attention of the general public to any business or to commodities being sold, rented, raffled, or given away by other than a charitable or nonprofit organization. a. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to vehicles parked FOR SALE on the private property of the owner of said vehicle and the public streets immediately adjacent thereto. b. In any case, advertising signs on vehicles parked FOR SALE shall not be more than 10" by 12" and shall include the name, address and telephone number of the seller. c. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to vehicles parked on the private property of a duty authorized and licensed vehicle dealer as permitted elsewhere in this Code. (Amended by Ordinance 018-86C.S. - Effective Apr. 24, 1986) EXHIBIT D-4 1. I m IM, , . .. 731. Vehicle or structure on highway for sale purposes; public nuisance; summary removal Any vehicle or structure parked or placed wholly or partly within any state highway, for the purpose of selling the same or of selling therefrom or therein any article, service or thing, is a public nuisance and the department may immediately remove that vehicle or structure from within any highway. Any person parking any vehicle or placing any structure wholly or partly within any highway for the purpose of selling that vehicle or structure, or of selling therefrom or therein, any article or thing, and any person selling, displaying for sale, or offering for sale any article or thing in or from that vehicle or structure so parked or placed, and any person storing, servicing, repairing or otherwise working upon any vehicle, other than upon a vehicle which is temporarily disabled, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The California Highway Patrol and all peace officers may enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall cooperate with the department to that end. Whenever any member of the California Highway Patrol or any peace officer removes a vehicle from a highway under the provisions of this section, then all of the provisions of Article 3 (commencing with Section 22850), Chapter 10, Division 11 of the Vehicle Code with reference to the removal of a vehicle from a highway shall be applicable. This section does not prohibit a seller from taking orders or delivering any commodity from a vehicle on that part of any state highway immediately adjacent to the premises of the purchaser; prohibit an owner or operator of a vehicle, or a mechanic, from servicing, repairing or otherwise working upon any vehicle which is temporarily disabled in a manner and to an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping that vehicle with the highway; or prohibit coin-operated public telephones and related telephone structures in park and ride lots. vista points, and truck inspection facilities within state highway rights-of-way for use by the general public. (Amended by Stats. 1991, c. 775 (S.B.732), 10.) EXHIBIT D-5 1997 California Vehicle Code Removal of Vehicles for Sale 22651.9. (a) Any peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or any regularly employed and salaried employee, who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations, of a city, county, or city and county in which a vehicle is located, may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act when the vehicle is found upon a street of any public lands, if all of the following requirements are satisfied: (1) Because of a sign or placard on the vehicle, it appears that the primary purpose of parking the vehicle at that location is to advertise to the public the private sale of that vehicle. (2) Within the past 30 days, the vehicle is known to have been previously issued a notice of parking violation, under local ordinance, which was accompanied by a notice containing all of the following: (A) A warning that an additional parking violation may result in the impoundment of the vehicle. (B) A warning that the vehicle may be impounded pursuant to this section, even if moved to another street, so long as the signs or placards offering the vehicle for sale remain on the vehicle. (C) A listing of the streets or public lands subject to the resolution or ordinance adopted pursuant to paragraph (4), or if all streets are covered, a statement to that effect. (3) The notice of parking violation was issued at lease 24 hours prior to the removal of the vehicle. (4) The local authority of the city, county, or city and county has, by resolution or ordinance, authorized the removal of vehicles pursuant to this section from the street or public lands on which the vehicle is located. (b) Section 22852 applies to the removal of any vehicle pursuant to this section. Added Ch. 481, Stats. 1993. Effective September 27, 1993, by terms of an urgency clause, Lodi City Council Feb. 23, 1998 221 W. Pine St. Lodi, CA. 95240 Dear Mayor and Council Members: I am concerned about restricting "for sale" cars parked on our city streets. I wonder if you have read the U.S. and California Constitutions. You swore an oath to uphold them when taking office! Required reading before taking office should be Thomas Jefferson's Federalist Papers. In them he warned leaders and legislators that "for every law that they passed we forfeit a portion of our freedom." The Lodi Municipal Court, in a recent case, ruled that For Sale Signs posted in cars are protected free speech. As long as the cars are currently registered, legally parked and insured, the owners can park on our public streets. What are we going to ban next? Garage sale signs, Jesus Saves signs, advertizing, business signs on our cars, because they may distract other drivers? Safety is a legitimate legislative concern. However, Lodi P.D. Capt. Hansen reported to the Council that there have been four accidents on Lower Sacramento Road and Vine St. Three of them were due to driver inattention and one driver stated that he was looking over at the parked cars (inattention). Inattention can be caused by many things, tuning the radio, looking at the hospital or church property, or looking at a pretty woman walking down the street. We don't outlaw lawful activity! Why aren't you concerned about the 12 accidents that have occurred at Lower Sacramento Road and Kettleman Ln. These were caused by inattention, but you don't have parked cars to blame as a cause. Driver error is the cause! Could it be that the real cause of the accidents on Lower Sacramento Raod is the lack of a 4 lane road, with turn lanes? Lower Sacramento Road meets the requirements as determined by the Department of Transportation for roadway widening, based on Average Daily Traffic flows and accident history. The improvement is long overdue! Do not blame legally parked cars for safety problems caused by inattentive drivers. Uphold the constitution and allow "For Sale Signs" on our parked cars. As long as the cars are legally parked, registered and insured, any sign placed theron is a free speech issue. Sincerely, 017 L2 Don Perry 303 Tioga Dr. Lodi, CA. 95242 (209) 369-8156 CITY COUNCIL JACK A. SIEGLOCK, Mayor KEITH LAND Mayor Pro Tempore STEPHEN J. MANN PHILLIP A. PENNING DAVID P. WARNER CITY OF LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 9 5241-1 91 0 (209) 333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 February 12, 1998 MAILING LIST ATTACHED SUBJECT: Vehicles for Sale on City Streets - Discussion and Direction H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of Wednesday, February 18, 1998. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m, in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. This item is on the regular calendar for Council discussion. You are welcome to attend. If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council, City of Lodi, P. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to City Hall, 221 West Pine Street. If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the Council, please contact Alice Reimche, City Clerk, at 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Rick Kiriu at 333-6800, ext. 668, or Richard Prim, City Engineer, at 333-6706. Jack LRonsko Public Works Director JLR7r Enclosure cc: City Clerk NCVEH4SALE.D0C DR CARL ROSICH MR JERRY McCONNELL MR JOE GRANT 525 S FAIRMONT AVE STE H 1130 S LEE AVE 841 CARDINAL ST LODI CA 95240 LODI CA 95240 LODI CA 95240 MR DELBERT MERRITT 2338 E WOODSON RD ACAMPO CA 95220 MS MARSHA FITZGERALD 1117 CHATEAU CT LODI CA 95242 MS HILDA SANGUINETTI 2401 W COCHRAN RD LODI CA 95242 MR LES DABRITZ EXEC DIR LODI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 35 S SCHOOL ST LODI CA 95240 NCVEH4SAL2.DOC MR CHAD BARROW 2315 WINTERGREEN CT LODI CA 95242 MR & MRS RICHARD WERNER 2333 WINTERGREEN CT LODI CA 95242 COCHRAN VILLA APTS ATTN APT MGR 2440 COCHRAN RD LODI CA 95242 LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MR TAK SAITO FACILITY MGR 975 S FAIRMONT AVE LODI CA 95240 LODI SMALL CAR SALES ATTN MR WAYNE KOEPPLIN 519 S CHEROKEE LN LODI CA 95240 CAPT VINCE LAKE 1507 W VINE ST LODI CA 95242 0'0.. 1aOJIJOUIA _ c dQ m m a �p = O_ N ~ O �. lL CD w Y v v a >v W 0 tm Z = _ C ` Y O co LU z N a a Z w z° z° C Ca w 4> > w E 0 J — peob usay3oc L � COWz 0 . � oN L o — @ W 3 p w mi jaa.ilg Ae)lol J Q Z W 0 co W aue-1 uigaoo J LU leueo •Q•�•M September 5, 1997 TO: The Lodi City Council We, as residents of the area near the intersection of Cochran and Lower Sacramento Road, wish to protest the parking for sale of a number of vehicles along the east side of Lower Sacramento Road from Vine Street north to Tokay Street. 1. These vehicles include passenger cars, trucks, vans, motorhomes and boats. They number from 25 to 50 and are heaviest on weekends. 2. It has been observed that curiosity seekers cruise along these parked vehicles and stop along one or more and attempt to read the "For Sale" information without getting out of their own vehicles. In some instances, they double park as they examine the "For Sale" vehicles more closely. 3. These illegally parked vehicles are creating a traffic hazard as well as a blight on the appearance of the street. `. 4. We ask that the council instruct the Traffic Department to erect limited ADDRESS 3� S�7Pr.s.kC{A� zoog r�� - 2'4cItP Cock r a -n ". X40- 12 A . September 5, 1997 TO: The Lodi City Council We, as residents of the area near the intersection of Cochran and Lower Sacramento Road, wish to protest the parking for sale of a number of vehicles along the east side of Lower Sacramento Road from Vine Street north to Tokay Street. 1. These vehicles include passenger cars, trucks, vans, motorhomes and boats. They number from 25 to 50 and are heaviest on weekends. 2. It has been observed that curiosity seekers cruise along these parked vehicles and stop along one or more and attempt to read the "For Sale" information without getting out of their own vehicles. In some instances, they double park as they examine the "For Sale" vehicles more closely. 3. These illegally parked vehicles are creating a traffic hazard as well as a blight on the appearance of the street. 4. We ask that the council instruct the Traffic Department to erect limited parking signs along this area. • UT 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 12. I i `- l', ,NoM M ADDRESS n. 4 3 a 2- 3 2- September 5, 1997 TO: The Lodi City Council, We, as residents of the area near the intersection of Cochran and Lower Sacramento Road, wish to protest the parking for sale of a number of vehicles along the east side of Lower Sacramento Road from Vine Street north to Tokay Street. 1. These vehicles include passenger cars, tricks, vans, motorhomes and boats. They number from 25 to 50 and are heaviest on weekends. 2. It has been observed that curiosity seekers cruise along these parked vehicles and stop along one or more and attempt to read the "For Sale" information without getting out of their own vehicles. In some instances, they double park as they examine the "For Sale" vehicles more closely. 3. These illegally parked vehicles are creating a traffic hazard as well as a blight on the appearance of the street. 4. We ask that the council instruct the Traffic Department to erect limited parking signs along this area. ADDRESS -2_ �- zzLfK Z 4 Cp C --,-L? nzt n .2-a aca% V)0, U a a tldr,! ,ej__ September 5, 1997 TO: The Lodi City Council We, as residents of the area near the intersection of Cochran and Lower Sacramento Road, wish to protest the parking for sale of a number of vehicles along the east side of Lower Sacramento Road from Vine Street north to Tokay Street. 1. These vehicles include passenger cars, trucks, vans, motorhomes and boats. They number from 25 to 50 and are heaviest on weekends. 2. It has been observed that curiosity seekers cruise along these parked vehicles and stop along one or more and attempt to read the "For Sale" information without getting out of their own vehicles. In some instances, they double park as they examine the "For Sale" vehicles more closely. 3. These illegally parked vehicles are creating a traffic hazard as well as a blight on the appearance of the street. 4. We ask that the council instruct the Traffic Department to erect :,nited parking signs along this area. NAME ADDRESS AO t September 5, 1997 TO: The Lodi City Council We, as residents of the area near the intersection of Cochran and Lower Sacramento Road, wish to protest the parking for sale of a number of vehicles along the east side of Lower Sacramento Road from `Dine Street north to Tokay Street. 1. These vehicles include passenger cars, trucks, vans, motorhomes and boats. They number from 25 to 50 and are heaviest on weekends. 2. It has been observed that curiosity seekers cruise along these parked vehicles and stop along one or more and attempt to read the "For Sale" information without getting out of their own vehicles. In some instances, they double park as they examine the "For Sale" vehicles more closely. 3. These illegally parked vehicles are creating a traffic hazard as well as a blight on the appearance of the street. 4. 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