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CITY;OFPETALUMA,!CALIFORNIA, -
AGENDA BILL 5'
•Agenda'Tit1e: Resolution Authorizing Revision,of City of Meeting Date:
Petaluma Municipal Code, Section 11.12.150,to:Include'All Apri116,2001
Streets Withinthe McNear Landing Residential Subdivison:.
Department: Director ® Contact Person: Phone Number:
Pohce:D'epartment Chief . i Sergeant 778-4477
Parr . Matthew Stapleton
Cost of Proposal: $ 0.00 •Account;Number: N/A
Amount.Budgeted: $0.00 Name of Fund: N/A
Attachments.to Agenda•PackefItem:
I. VC=21107.5
II. Letter of Request
III. Resolution
IV. Map •
V. Letter to Homeowners
Summary Statement:
The Board of Directors of the McNear Landing Owners Association has requested an amendment to
Petaluma. Municipal Code 11.12.150 to include all streets within the McNear Landing residential
subdivision. The Board of Directors, on,behalf of the membership of the Board, has asked that the Police
and Fire Department receive authority, as provided in VC 21.107:6, to enforce Vehicle Code provisions
within the subdivision. Per VC 21107`6, a city may, by ordinance, enact such ordinance (PMC
11.12.120). The City of Petaluma Municipal code 11,12.150 identifies certain properties within the City
of Petaluma wherein this authority has been previously granted. It is the intent of this proposal that all
streets within the McNear LandingPsubdivision be added to PMC 11.12.150.
As noted in VC 21107:5, no requirement to provide patrol or-enforcement will attach to this request. The
McNear Landing Owners Association will assume complete responsibility for the placement of signs as
necessary and will remain responsible for all maintenance associated with the roadways. A copy of this
'proposal has been forwarded to the Board of Directors of the McNear, Landing Owners Association as
required per V O 21107.5 (c ). • -
Recommended.City"Council,Action/Suggested Motion:'
Approval of Resolution
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CITY OYPETALUMA, CALIFORNIA •
APRIL 16,2001,
AGENDA REPORT •
for.
.Amendment,of PMC11.12150
McNear Landing
Private Road Enforcement per, VC 21107.5
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
• • The Board Of Directors of.the McNear Landing Owners Association (hereinafter referred tows
The Board) has requested an amendment-to Petaluma Municipal Code 11.12.150 to include all
streets within the McNear; LaMing residential 'subdivision. The Board, on behalf of the
membership of the Board, has asked that.the Police and Fire Departnient,receive authority, as
provided in VC 21.107.6, :to enforce Vehicle Code provisions`within the subdivision. Per VC
• 21107:6, a city may, by ordinance, enact such ordinance (PMC 11.12'.120). The City of
Petaluma Municipal code 11:42.150 identifies certain properties within the City of Petaluma
wherein this authorityhas been previouslygranted. It is°the.intenvof this proposal that all streets
within the McNear Landing subdivision be added to PMC 11.12.150..
• As noted in VC 21107.5, no requirement to provide patrol or enforcement will attach to this
request. The McNear Landing Owners Association will assume 'complete responsibility for the
placement of signs.as necessary and will re'rriain responsible;for all maintenance associated with
the roadways. A copy of this proposal,has been forwarded to The Board as required per VC
21107.5 (c ). -
2. BACKGROUND:
The Office of the City Manager received a:'letter from the McNear Landing Owners Association
dated November 12, 2000 (Attachment'II). The letter was addressed to the City Manager and
requested the City Council adopt a resolution or ordinance that provides Police and Fire the
authority-to enforce Vehicle CodeLprovisions. The Board's intent was to enable the Police and
Fire 'Departinents to enforce the Vehicle Code provisions within their subdivision: The Board
has solicited the"associationand`h4';lield a meetingregarding`this issueonJanuary22, 2001.
The purpose of this proposal, as requested by the Board, is to improve traffic safety within the
McNear Landing,subdivision via enforcement. It is the:opinion of the Police Department that
this is an appropriate approach to;improving traffic safety.
The Board understands that the responsibility for and all,signs and continued maintenance
remains with The Board. The Board'also understands that this proposal does not constitute an
agreement to.pr6vide any-additional patrol/enforcement.services.
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3. ALTERNATIVES:
Decline the request,to add the McNear Landing Subdivision to Municipal Code 11,12.150,
thereby.not enforcement of Vehicle Code provisions.
4.. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: •
Nominal personnel costs associated with periodic enforcemeiit`will be off set by enforcement
fine revenues.
5. CONCLUSION:
Thee McNear ,Landing. Owners! Association has recognized that improved ;traffic safety is
necessary fortheire subdivision. ;In order for theiCity+of Petaluma Police and-FireiDepartments to
enforce the Vehicle Code provision's,,an ainendmerit.=to Municipal Code 11.12.1-5.0 is necessary.
The:Board haseagreed to a:cooperative effort-:in combating the traffic'problems)that exist. 'They''
request that the City amend,the municipal code as;outlined in,thisproposal.
6. RECOMMENDATION: •
Approval of an amendment to Petaluma Municipal Code 11.12:150; adding McNear;Landing'
Subdivision to the list of locations of private facilities which are enforceable pursuant to VC
21;107:5.
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Resolution No. N:CS.
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of the City of:Petaluma, California.
RESOLUTION_FOR!VEHICLE,'CODE'ENFORCEMENT
OF PRIVATE PROPERTY ROADWAYS
WITHIN°THE.MCNEAR LANDING SUBDIVISION"
WHEREAS, the McNear Landing Homeowners Association requests the Police and Fire
Departments obtain lawful authorization to enforce Vehicle Code provisions as provided in CVC
21107.5 on roadways within the private subdivision; and
WHEREAS, The McNear Landing\Homeowners Association'is requesting this because
of safety problems, and CVC 21;107.5 allows the City to,adopt this authority by resolution; and
WHEREAS, The McNear Landing;Homeowners Association understands that they are
responsible for the appropriate placement;of.signs and the ongoing:maintenance associated with
signs and roadways within,the"private area; and
WHEREAS, The McNear Landing Homeowners Association understands that no
agreement for extra Police and Fire serviceattaches to this"amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City,Council of the City of Petaluma
does herby approve the'ameiidnient of PMC 11.12.150 (Private Facilities Identified) to include
the roads within the McNeal Landing'subdi'vision pursuant to CVC Section 2110T5.
Under the power and authorityconferred,upon this Council by the Charter of said.City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify.the'foregoing Resolution was introduced"and;adopted by the
Council of the City''of Petaluma at a Regular meeting,on, ,2001, Approved as to
by the following Vote: 1 form:
City Attorney
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ATTEST: .•
City Clerk Mayor
Resolution No. NCS':
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PiltiateT Roads Open for Public Useyt b&311cIi.± -ca
21107 5 (a) Any city or county may by ordinance or resolution find and ,
declareithat,ticifeite,brWiatelk.Eivinedb.ld ina'....tataila'roadsaiAdescribea
the ordinance cir.resolation:mijtkunt.thecityor county that are generally held •
Open for use bY•.i.heittii.zblic:Ifdi-liiehiCidirlialief a.nd.:*bieh;SO connect with
• lighways.that.the public ca unotidetenniiie2thaethe roads are net higbilaY.S.?.
T.TpolvenaCtinenkby resolutiaia;;ithiSTCode .
'shall'iari011.1d.the.'ziriVateliOwrned. except ,
(b) No;ordinance Or reSolubow,eriacted,under. (a)•ifiall,akrAY.
to ny road on which tb Cownerfiaserectad'a notice of a size shape and color •• •
as to be readily-legibla:during dyliihic.boars from a distance Of'100 feet to
ttieidffecktlisitItharbad-biriiiiiittelk aWned,:and'mairit.4imed= nd that it is not
subject to public traffic regulations or
(c) No ordinance or rèsolutioñ shall be enacted tin-der•SubdfriSion ;(a) •
wittiouint public hearing after 10 notice to rife-.owner,of the
(d) The dep&rtmènt shall noTb ejiiifed to provide patrol tirivately:Oi‘aied alidnaabitainetrroadinialVecfAu'atE'l'Y'=;''' S6 :---t
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provision of this cocle:ozaniiirtitebi3Owneifiiitt,iibtabiedreac12.eiCefit
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i McNEA,R. LANDING OWNERS ASSOCIATION .
' do Shar"p.Property Services, PO Boa 4855, Petaluma, .CA 94955. Nov 2 Q 2�U0 1'
707-765-6111, fax 707-765-6215, sharptikopeitygmsn,Com
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November 14, 2000. NOV 15 2000
CITY MAN fi- :
Frederick C. Stouder, City Manager __
City of Petaluma I H 1 1 Fi l j-j'--- - •
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Petaluma, CA 94952 • ;
RE: McNear Landing Owners,Association; Vehicular Traffic,
Dear Mr. Stouder, •
The Board,of Directors'of McIVear Landing Owners Association is asking for your assistance.
On behalf of the membership the Board;has asked that the City Council consider the adoption
of an ordinance or resolution,consistent with Vehicle Code'Section.21107 giving the Petaluma
Police and Fire Department the-authority to enforce vehicular code for moving violations on
the.McNear Landing:Owners Association private.streets It-,i's the,Board's understanding that
this is a fairly standard procedural-matter.
Please advise if,you require additional information and advise'when this matter will be on the
City Council's agenda.
Sincerely, dir
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• D.a M. Sharp, CCAM -
anagementAgent .
cc: Board;of Directors
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Resolution No. • N IC.,S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING,FOR'THE;
AUTHORIZATION OF`ENFORCEMENT OF'THE'
;CALIFORNIA VEHICLE+CODE
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY LOCATED,IN THE,
MCNEAR;LANDING SUBDIVISION
BE'IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Petaluma,hereby declares that.enforcement •
of California Vehicle Code proyisions...on.private property within the City of.Petaluma referred to
and described as the`McNear Landing;subdivisi'bn pursuant,to;California Vehicle Code21107.5
et sq is;irt the public;interest, and
BE IT FURTHER.RESOLVED, that fife City Council herby sets the time.for a.public:h'earing_
at,7`00`PM, or'as'.soon;thereafter as•can'be;heardion (March 26, 200l)7as the time":when'
objections•willbe heard and given due considerationand,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,thatthe City Clerk §halhcause written notice1to be inailed_to
all personskowning property described in the list on;file.in the Office of the City.Clerk
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Un_ er the power and,authority conferred upon_this Council bythetCha ter of said City.
REFERENCE`. I hereby,certify;the foregoing Resolution.was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma ana Regular meeting on, ,:2001, Approved as to
by,the:following vote: form:'.
CityAttorney
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ResolutionNO.. NCS •
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elij,StatrOlProperty•Servires, POBox4855,i.A'etalurna;. CA-9495
707-76 -6111,44.707=765215, iharppirriperty@rnsp.spin
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• Re:; 'Nottee'of:Informitional Meeting—.Trafgeqnd Parking,Issiles •
•ISTOntlay; Jan; 22,404, 7(30ftermanMSOAS Hall, 860:vireiterii Aye.:Petalunia:
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Dear,Homeowners,
The Board of Ditectors.has seheduled aminformatioual meeting on Monday, Jarr.
2001, 7:30.pm, Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave'. 'Petaluma. This xneetiOghaS
been scheduled provide aforum for all owners to review,ap4.4*_tiS$ issues relatrd
to trafficImid parking at MeNear tanding, All owners fa reTneouraged''toyaiten.d.,
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The Board is seeking:input and participationiinsleveloPintplans to address these .
issues Alan Tilten, traffic 'engineer,,aridMidhael Ginf,lof the Petaluma Fire
Departmenthave;a1So bearnivited toAttend toansweryour questions.
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History, •
In 1986, Young Amplicallornes,the original developer of McNear Landing, .
developed a,preliminary parking•pl'amfbvthe,pfoject. When Maspia`actinifed the • .
projeet:aminbtained,npprovalfor the development from the City of Petaluma,
implementation of wparking'Plan was;not:aconditiottnor was it required theCity
was,piimanIyfinterested in high low tbSthousing. .TO obtain-the,desired
• denSity,'the;City-perniitted'"substanaard" width streets The stree&Aare'priyate and
maintained by the Association because the street widths do not meet the City
minimum,standards.
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Traffie/Speedingi •
•r' Numerous residents have orptesSed;Concero about speeding vehicles rn the
development, The Boardihaslaken the follciwinwsteps.to address this issue
I. Posting Speed Limit Signs ,‘
2. Authorizing the irigtailation of 3, additional stop signs, 2 at the Nortfrentrance-mid •
one at the South entrance. Installation is expected in earl*January.
3. Anti-Lathing..the installation of a speed hump on McNear Circle adjacent •
park; installationjs expected irrearly.12001,
4, Requesting adoption by the City'Coundil diamordinancethatrwill'perrnitthe
Petaluma Police Department to4Stiie,citatiOns for moving violations on theprivate
streets of McNeai Landing.
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• The consulting traffic engineer, Alan Tilton, has advised the Board on various traffic'
calthingdevices. He selected the locations for the scheduled installation of the stop
,signs and speed bump These devices should slow down vehicles entering from
'Petaluma Blvd enctiii.ragecautious driving.
• Parking
Issues:
• I. 'Emergency whicleaccess. The FireDepartment require&20' wide street clearance
for emergency vehicles. Vehicles parked on opposite sides of the street do not
provide the required itnniinunt clearance on the streets,in some instances.
2. Sidewalk access for pedestriansaSfretictedwhenivehieles•,park on the sidewalks
Furthermore, the sidewall&werenot,constructed to handltihe weight of vehicles.
Possible Solutions:
1. Striping or marking:parking spaces andpairiting of curbs,redwith stenciled Fire
Lane and/Or posting of no parking
2. Permitting street parkinglonlyon one side oldie street Mr. Tilton has advised that
alternating parking, staggering•fromsone side to the other, should cause vehicles to
slow down.
3 Encouraging Owners ttoparkin their- garages and driveways due to the limited
amount of parking available The CC&Rs state "Garage or carport space may not •
• be converted into any-use(SuchassecreationalifOoms or storage areas) that would
prevent its use as-a•,parkintatea for the number of vehicles for which the area was
originally intended ',(SeCtion'6.9)
4. ,Contracting wit ha security guardTirmto regularly patrol the property and issue
citations whenNehicleste parked itoo.parking•areas.
The Board has asked Mr Tilton to submit alternative parking plans for consideration
It is the intention of the Directors to appoint a,Parkingeommitteeto review
suggestions from-the m embership imct makca recommendation to the Board.
Please attend this informationameeting. Your•participatiohwill insure that your •
concerns and suggestions are-Considered as the Board develops,aparkingplan.
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