HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11038 establishing a 12 month Pilot Program for Late Night Passenger Loading Zones DowntownRESOLUTION NO. 11038 (2019 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHIG A 12 MONTH PILOT PROGRAM
FOR LATE NIGHT PASSENGER LOADING ZONES IN THE
DOWNTOWN
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to accommodate ride share vehicles and taxicabs
in the downtown area by allowing passenger vehicles the ability to load and unload passengers in
loading zones without being subject to citation; and
WHEREAS, passenger loading and unloading in the downtown can sometimes be
problematic and potentially hazardous during the late-night period when there is little turnover of
curb spaces for loading purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to discourage passenger loading and unloading
in vehicular travel lanes and that loading from adjacent curbs is preferable; and
WHEREAS, Title 10 of the Municipal Code already establishes the authority of the Public
Works Director to establish passenger loading zones in the central traffic district by place and time
however those passenger zones are to be indicated by white paint; and
WHEREAS, Late night passenger loading activities need to have specific areas designated
for the safe loading and unloading of passengers, particularly those using ride share vehicles or
taxicabs and there is a need to establish defined zones for those purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby:
SECTION 1. Pilot Late Night Passenger Loading Zone Program — Downtown. As shown
on Exhibit A - establishes a pilot program to implement a 12 -month passenger loading and
unloading zone program in the downtown between 11:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. each night at the
following locations:
1. Higuera Street, both sides, between Garden and Broad Streets and
2. Chorro Street in the existing commercial zone in front of Luna Red.
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SECTION 2. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 10.44.010, authorizes the Director of
Public Works to install necessary signs, markings and other traffic control devises to establish the
passenger zones as established in this resolution and to make any and all necessary adjustments to
program times to achieve desired results.
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member Stewart, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Christianson, Gomez and Stewart
Vice Mayor Pease and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 20th day of August 2019.
ATTEST:
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVEDAS—TO FORM:
istine Dietrick
ty Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this I—T'-'-" day of -2019.
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Pilot Late Night Passenger Loading Zones
Late Night Passenger Loading Zone Pilot Program OSLOOiS
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