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Wide Load & Extra Large Vehicles TC-2City o/ ie0ii'n, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 311, Mtg. Date: 1-15-91 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRWOMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: WIDE LOAD AND EXTRA LARGE VEHICLES DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 1991 Attached to this Staff Report is correspondence from the City Attorney's Office relative to specific concerns expressed by the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission regarding the Ordinance under consideration. This item was continued from the regular meeting held January 18, 1991 so that further information could be obtained from the Traffic Engineer and City Attorney's Office. Deputy Traffic Engineer Tom Sorrentino is prepared to address this matter. CN:ds B. When establishing the conditions of operation, the City shall consider the requirements of the applicant and the recommendations of the City Traffic Engineer. 10.70.060 [Required Warning Devices. A. Any vehicle operating under the author- ity of a permit issued in accordance with the provi- sions of this ordinance shall be required to display or provide the following warning devices: 1. (Red Flag; -- All permitted vehicles shall display a square red flag or square cloth not less than 16" at the extreme left -front and left -rear of the vehicle or equipment. 2. Flashing Warning Lights -{ All per- mitted vehicles shall be equipped with -flashing amber warning lights to the front, sides, or rear of the vehicle or equipment and shall display such lights when engaged in the movement described in the permit. 3. rPtrot Car -- All permitted vehicles engaged in the movement -described in the permit shall be preceded by a pilot car equipped with flashing amber warning lights. The pilot car shall display neat, clean, and legible signs containing the words "OVER- rSIZE;"""OVERSIZE-LOAD"`OR""WIDE-LOAD." 10.70.070 Authority to Issue Permits. All per- mits issued pursuant to the provisions of this ordi- nance shall be at the discretion of the City Manager. The decision of the City Manager may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days by submitting a letter to the City Clerk stating the grounds for appeal. If no timely appeal is filed, the City Manager's decision shall be final. The City Council's decision on appeal is final. 10.70.080 Fees. Fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council adopted after notice and hearing, and shall be based on the estimated total cost to the City for issuing permits. 901221 Lem 1060026 (1) — 3 - 10.70.090 Penalties. Any vehicle operating on streets within the City in violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of $100." PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this _ day of 1990. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 901221 tern 1060026 (1) 7 4 - WILLDAN ASSOCIATES ❑ ENGINEERS & PLANNERS Professional Consulting Services Since 1964 January 23, 1991 Mr. Michael Jenkins Richards, Watson and Gershon Attorneys at Law 333 S. Hope Street, 38th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Subject: Ordinance for the City of Rolling Hills Dear Mr. Jenkins: FgEWIEN JAN 25 1991 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS At their January 18, 1991 meeting, the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance regulating the operation of certain vehicles on City streets. Several questions and concerns were raised regarding this issue. They are as follows: 1. What types of vehicles would be classified as "Special Mobile Equipment," as used in Subsection B of Section 10.70.030? Please provide a sample list. 2. What are the restrictions in terms of length and loads of commercial vehicles? Can a section(s) be added, which addresses the restrictions and exemptions for these elements, in addition to width? 3. What are the restrictions regarding dual trailers (combinations)? Can the ordinance be amended to include regulation of these vehicles? 4. Does the "width" of the vehicles, as used in this ordinance, include the load on the vehicle? 5. The Commission expressed concern that a fine of $100 for a violation of the ordinance would be ineffective. What are the limitations on the amount that can be set as a fine and what is the maximum allowable penalty? Please provide a response to these questions and concerns and revise the draft ordinance as appropriate. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled for Friday, February 15, 1991. Your response prior to that date would be greatly appreciated. 12900 CROSSROADS PARKWAY SOUTH • SUITE 200 • INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA 91746-3499 • (213) 695-0551 • FM (213) 695-2120 January 23, 1991 Page 2 If you need clarification of any of these issues, please contact me at (213) 908-6235. Very truly yours, WILLDAN ASSOCIATES Tenn_ Sc L u�ZT =zo— Tom Sorrentino Project Manager copy: Craig R. Nealis ✓ TS:vb 55432/1002/066 transl\1\123 • 'SENT.u'i:xerox Teiecopier 70 2-12-91; 14:58 21 10018• 3777288;#2 $CRNN R WA!I N DLRT 5, fv RtT ,ARIJRY t. 0 N0N MAR;Arc YY ILAA N U{ R[IC M :at IGROID C efe(MR MOMAS I/A IRLIf D. JA. 6 MSCN t A NNI1CTT W1I. lM t. TRAIAS MA l Wl[[� too L101� M. OCCtLWFRI[D MRCM[LL1[�. LULO60 ,M tIITR OiM [166. 1 MICMAft J NIINR WIC. M a. iris 0AY10 1 CON[N �y NRMA14 IM 0W AR t W ITNCCM SA TA MJJNMAAO11w JVMN AANSfICMIM. JR. c^RMttfil 6 C [S MGVTRIt ORCOOM M. IUNCRT MUNpA I [N[SAIND COTT W[IRttRRtttt N MASR114111400 MICNtt6t ICAL INC IRiQQ&Rt 8 CCCCCRN rRl0lV.. I1N1 O.[��M��N CY RF RlIOiCR1..WM YID NNi{ TN}NIA M WµA[R MRJ ti ial girt'Air." 1MIMAMI ANA4 .1.OR[CNSLRD MICIUI�t R. C LANTUONO JACtyIAI $N0t&01F TI1.0[ MMN NGI O. VNOAR Y YAY1N 1 MggQpNTTN0A011RY NDOfiPM 14 MIORORT RICHAROSI WATSON & G[R8NON ATTOANtYS AT LAW • FAOFfSIONAL CORPORATION TM114TT-t10MtM ►10014 333 SOUTH M0PC STRICT LOA AN01615, CALIFORNIA •OOTI•NIS Mal ORS-aAIM TCLCCORICR 11131 OR0.00T/ February 12, 1991 Tom Sorrentino Willdan Associates 12900 Crossroads Parkway South, Suite 200 Industry, California 91746-1499 Re: Ordinance Regulatina Vehicle size Dear Tom: MOAN/ eCNMo• VYYN.II SAN FRANCISCO OFINCL RIOMTCLNTM FLOOR 10, CALIFORNIA STRICT SAN FRANCISCO. CA\IFORNJI MIIHMI IAIm eat -••s•• TtteCOPICR NISI SsSJTS3 OUR FILL NYMBtR WRITCMS OIRCCT 01AL We have revised and enclose the proposed ordinance regulating vehicle width to include provisions regulating the length of vehicles and combinations of vehicles. You will note that we have clarified the width of vehicles by adding the words "including its load." In your letter of January 23rd you asked what types of vehicles would be classified as "Special Mobile Equipment" as used in the proposed ordinance. Section 575 of the Vehicle Code defines special mobile equipment as follows: " 'Special mobile equipment' is a vehicle, not self propelled, not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property, and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway, excepting implements of husbandry." One example would be a large truck crane used primarily in construction work. Another example would be a portabledraw works. A compressor or a trailer might be classified as special mobile equipment. The Appellate Court concluded in the case of Nobileasg Corn, v..ounty of Orange, 42 CA.3d 461 (1974), that: SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier;7021 ;.2-11-91-i 14:59 2136260078' 3777288;1 3 Tom Sorrentino Willdan Associates February 12, 1991 Page B "Special mobile equipment simply means some type of apparatus or equipment mounted or bolted to a trailer chassis." For your information, special mobile equipment is exempt from registration by the Department of Motor Vehicles. You state that the Traffic Commission has concerns that the penalty is inadequate. We, too, question the effectiveness of a $100 fine. However, the Vehicle Code establishes the penalty for violations of the provisions of this ordinance. However, we have amended Section 10.70.110 of the ordinance to include the statutory fines for second and third violations in the same year. Please give me a call if you have further questions or concerns. MJ:BD:jp Encl. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 70., 2-12-91 14:59 • 21 10079-' • 37172884 4 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SIZES ON STREETS WITHIN THE CITY AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 10 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by adding Chapter 10.70 to Title 10 to read as follows: "CHAPTER 10.70 OVER SIZE VEHICLES 10.70.010 Findings. The City Council finds that there is a need to regulate the operation of vehicles exceeding maximum allowable widths, lengths and loads on streets within the City. The regulation of such vehicles is deemed necessary for the protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic due to the unusually narrow, winding and steep character of streets in the City. 10,70.02Q Authority. The California Vehicle Code establishes regulations pertaining to the maximum size, weight, and load of vehicles operated on streets and highways. Section 35780 of the California Vehicle Code grants the City the authority, at its discretion upon written application and if good cause appears, to issue a permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle of a size, weight, or load exceeding the speci- fied maximums. This is a traffic control and safety measure. 10.70.030 Vehicle Width. A. With the exception of the vehicles listed in subsection B, vehicles exceeding 102" in width, including its load, shall be prohibited from operating on streets within the City, unless authorized by a valid permit issued by the City. B. The following vehicles are exempt from the permit requirement of Paragraph A of this Section 910212 It 5230270 (1) SINT.BY:xerox Telecopier 1C^' ; 2-12-91 ; 14:59 2'"""60018 3771288;4 5 if 120" or less in width; any such vehicles exceeding 120" in width shall be prohibited from operating on streets within the City, unless authorized by a valid permit issued by the City: 1. Special mobile equipment. 2. Special construction or highway maintenance equipment. 3. Motor vehicles designed for, and used exclusively to haul feed for livestock that are exempted from registration by the california vehicle Code Section 36102(c), except when operated on a highway during darkness. 10.70.040 Vehicle Length. A. With the exception of the vehicles listed in Subsection B, vehicles exceeding 40 feet in length shall be prohibited from operating on streets within the City. B. The following vehicles in excess of 40 feet in length are prohibited from operating on streets within the City unless authorized by a valid permit issued by the City: 1. A vehicle used in a combination of vehicles when the excess length is caused by auxiliary parts, equipment, or machinery not used as space to carry any part of the load, except that the combination of vehicles shall not exceed the length provided for combination vehicles. 2. A vehicle when the excess length is caused by any parts necessary to comply with the fender and mudguard regulations of this code. 3. An articulated bus or articulated trolley coach which does not exceed a length of 60 feet. 4. A semitrailer while being towed by a motor truck or truck tractor, if the distance from the kingpin to the rearmost axle of the semitrailer does not exceed 40 feet for semitrailers having two or more axles, or 38 feet for semitrailers having one axle if the semitrailer does not, exclusive of attachments, extend forward of the rear of the cab of the motor truck or truck tractor. 910212 t1 %230270 (1) 2 SENT. BY:Xerox-Telecopier.700, ; 2-12-91 ; 1.540 2136260078 3777268;# 6 5. A bus when the excess length is caused by the projection of a front safety bumper or a rear safety bumper, or both. The safety bumper shall not cause the length of the vehicle to exceed the maximum legal limit by more then one foot in the front and one foot in the rear. For the purposes of this chapter, "safety bumper" means any device which is fitted on an existing bumper or which replaces the bumper and is constructed, treated, or manufactured to absorb energy upon impact. 20.70.050 Combinations of Vehiclea. A. Except as provided in subsection 8, no combination of vehicles coupled together, including any attachments, shall exceed a total length of 65 feet. B. The following combination of vehicles coupled together, including any attachments, in excess of 65 feet in length, are prohibited from operating on streets within the City unless authorized by a valid permit issued by the city: 1. A combination of vehicles coupled together, including any attachments, which consists of a truck tractor, a semitrailer, and a trailer, exceeding a total length of 75 feet, provided that the length of neither the semitrailer nor the trailer in the combination of vehicles exceeds 28 feet 6 inches. 2. A tow truck in combination with any of the following vehicles when operating under a valid annual transportation permit and within a 100 mile radius of the location specified in the permit: a. A disabled vehicle. b. An abandoned vehicle. c. A disabled or abandoned combination of vehicles. A tow truck in combination with the above vehicles may exceed the 100 -mile radius restriction if a single trip permit is obtained from the Department of Transportation. 910212 1J 5230270 (t) - SENT ,BY:Xerox Telecopier 7021 ' 2-12-91 ; 15:00 • 2138260078 3777288;# 7 10.70,060 Application Rea\irementa. A. Application for a permit shall be made in writing to the City Manager at least ten working days prior to date of anticipated operation and shall include, but not be limited to, the following informations 1. Description of the vehicle to be operated. 2. The route over which the vehicle will operate. 3. The time period during which the vehicle will be operated (i.e., number of hours per day, days per month, etc.). B. The City may suspend the application requirements in cases of emergency. 10.70.070 A. cause appears, of the vehicle, following: Conditions of operation. The City, at its discretion and if good shall prescribe conditions of operation including, but not limited to, the 1. Establishing time limitations (i.e., restricting hours of operation). 2. Limiting the number of trips per day or days per week or month. 3. Describing the specific route over which the vehicle is allowed to operate. B. When establishing the conditions of operation, the City shall consider the requirements of the applicant and the recommendations of the City Traffic Engineer. 10.70.080 Required Warnina Device$. A. Any vehicle operating under the author- ity of a permit issued in accordance with the provi- sions of this ordinance shall be required to display or provide the following warning devices: 1. Bed Flags -- All permitted vehicles shall display a square red flag or square cloth not 910212 It 5230270 (1) 4 Mit .SENT BY:xerox Telecopier 70 2-12-91 ; 15:01 21 500784 3177288;A 8 less than 16" at the extreme left -front and left -rear of the vehicle or equipment. 2. Flashing Warning ti.htp -- All per- mitted vehicles shall be equipped with flashing amber warning lights to the front, sides, or rear of the vehicle or equipment and shall display such lights when engaged in the movement described in the permit. 3. Pilot Car -- All permitted vehicles engaged in the movement described in the permit shall be preceded by a pilot car equipped with flashing amber warning lights. The pilot car shall display neat, clean, and legible signs containing the words "OVER- SIZE," "OVERSIZE LOAD" OR "WIDE LOAD." ;0.70.090 Authority to Issue Permits. All per- mits issued pursuant to the provisions of this ordi- nance shall be at the discretion of the City Manager. The decision of the City Manager may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days by submitting a letter to the City Clerk stating the grounds for appeal. If no timely appeal is filed, the City Manager's decision shall be final. The City Council's decision on appeal is final. ;0.70 100 Fees. Fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council adopted after notice and hearing, and shall be based on the estimated total cost to the City for issuing permits. 20.70.11Q Penalties. Any vehicle operating on streets within the City in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished as follows: A. By a fine not exceeding $100.007 B. For a second infraction occurring within one year of a prior infraction which resulted in a conviction, a fine not exceeding $200.00; C. For a third or any subsequent infraction occurring within one year of two or more infractions 910212 kJ S230270 ,(1) - 5 OD SENT BY:xercx Telecopier 7021 : 2-12-91 ; 1b;ul 5 , ZI4O20001u' Jump/ma. v which resulted in convictions, a fine not exceeding $250.00." PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this _ day of 1991. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 910212 ti 5230270 Cl) — 6 MAYOR C y o/ elinF JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 3.A Mtg. Date: 1-18-91 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRWOMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: WIDE LOAD AND EXTRA LARGE VEHICLES DATE: JANUARY 18, 1991 Please find attached a proposed Ordinance drafted by the City Attorney's office pertaining to wide load and extra large vehicles. Deputy Traffic Engineer will be in attendance at the meeting to provide any additional information you may require. CN:ds RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON GLENN R WATSON ROBERT 0. BEVERLY HARRY L GERSHON OOVOUD W. ARGUE MARK L LAMKEN ARNOLD SIMON RICHARD H. DtEL DAROLD D. PIePeR FRED A. FENSTER THOMAS A FREIBeRO. JR. ALLEN E. RENNCTT STEVEN L DOFWEY WILLIAM L ETNAUS2 ROBERT M. OOLDFRIED ANTHONY B. DREWRY MITCHELL E. ABBOTT TIMOTHY L NEVFELD ROBERT F. OE METER GREGORY W. STEPANICICH ROCHELLE BROWNE DONALD STERN MICHAEL JENKNS WILLIAM S. RLJOELL TERESA R. TRACY OUINN M. BARROW CAROL W. LYNCH TERRY A. TRUMBULL COLEMAN J. WAL1N. JR JOHN A. BELCNER JEFFREY RABIN CURBS L COLEMAN MARSHA JONES MOU RE GREGORY M. KUNERT AMANDA P. MISSPEND SCOTT M'EISLE DANIEL P. TORRES THOMAS M. JIMEO MICHELE BEAL SOONERS ROBERT O. SOPER ROBERT C. CECCON SAYRE WEAVER KEVIN O. ENNIO ROBIN 0. MARR O EFPAT M. COGAN LAURENCE O. WIENER DAVID P. WME CYNTHIA M. WALKER CHRIST HOOIN STEVEN R. ORR DEBORAH R. HAKMAN SCO1T I SHINTANI ANDRLL J. GREENBERG MICHAEL 0. COLANTUONO JACK O. !WOLKOFF DAVID A SLJCHEN S. I1LDSN NM SUSAN M. WILSON DMYL T. TESHIMA RANDOLPH P. MCORORTV CHRISTINA R. MELT2ER OAL KHUGER O. ALMAN. J RAY JLJMET F. IRELAND ATTORNEYS AT LAW A PNOFSOOSONAI CORPORATION THIRTY-EIGHTH FLOOR 333 SOUTH HOPE STREET LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 00071-14EG (213) 826.8484 TELECOPIER (213) 0260076 December 27, 1990 By e A" amp • I II ) DEC 7..c I J CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Mr. Craig Nealis City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 seame. Re: Overwide Vehicles Dear Craig: As we discussed, enclosed herein please ordinance for review by the Traffic Commission. MJ:alr Enclosure 0560956 RICHARD RICHARDS (1010.1088) BAN FRANCISCO OFFICE EIOHTEENTl1 FLOOR 101 CAUFORNLA STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAUFORNIA 84111.5821 (•,5) 09MB•8• TELECOPIER (418) 888-8722 • OUR FILE NUMBER R6980-001 find a proposed ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WIDTHS ON STREETS WITHIN THE CITY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 10 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by adding Chapter 10.70 to Title 10 to read as follows: "CHAPTER 10.70 OVER WIDE VEHICLES 10.70.010 Findings. The City Council finds that there is a need to regulate the operation of vehicles exceeding maximum allowable widths on streets within the City. The regulation of such vehicles is deemed necessary for the protection of vehicular and pedes- trian traffic due to the unusually narrow, winding and steep character of streets in the City. 10.70.020 Authority. The California Vehicle Code establishes regulations pertaining to the maximum size, weight, and load of vehicles operated on streets and highways. Section 35780 of the California Vehicle Code grants the City the authority, at its discretion upon written application and if good cause appears, to issue a permit authorizing the applicant to operate or move a vehicle of a size, weight, or load exceeding the speci- fied maximums. This is a traffic control and safety measure. 10.70.030 Vehicle Width. A. With the exception of the vehicles listed insubsection_B(vehicles exceeding 102" in Fudth shall be prohibited from operating on streets `within the City, unless authorized_by a valid permit! (issued by the City./ B. The following vehicles are exempt from the permit requirement of Paragraph A of this Section if 120" or less in width; any such vehicles exceeding 120" in width shall be prohibited from operating on 901221 (em 1060026 (1) streets within the City, unless authorized by a valid permit issued by the City: 1. OSpecial mobile equipment. 2. Special construction or highway maintenance equipment. 3. Motor vehicles designed for, and used exclusively to haul feed for livestock that are exempted from registration by the California Vehicle Code Section 361O2(c), except when operated on a highway during darkness. 10.70.040 Application Requirements. A. Application for a permit shall be made in writing to the City Manager at least ten working days prior to date of anticipated operation and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: 1. Description of the vehicle to be operated. 2. The route over which the vehicle will operate. 3. The time period during which the vehicle will be operated (i.e., number of hours per day, days per month, etc.). B. The City may suspend the application requirements in cases of emergency. 10.70.050 Conditions of Operation. A. The City, at its discretion and if good cause appears, shall prescribe conditions of operation of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Establishing time limitations (i.e., restricting hours of operation). 2. Limiting the number of trips per day or days per week or month. 3. Describing the specific route over which the vehicle is allowed to operate. 901221 Lem 1060026 (1) - 2 - WIDE LOAD AND EXTRA LARGE VEHICLES City Manager Nealis presented the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WIDTHS ON STREETS WITHIN THE CITY. In response to Chairwoman Leeuwenburgh, Deputy Traffic Engineer Sorrentino stated that the definition of Special Mobile Equipment (10.70.030-B.2) was anything other than a standard or typical vehicle. COMMISSIONER WELBOURN expressed concern that vehicle length had not been addressed. Mr. Sorrentino responded that the Vehicle Code does not permit provision for length of vehicles. Following further discussion it was determined that the following concerns should be addressed and clarified by Staff: Special Mobile Equipment Dual Trailers Length of Vehicles Motion: COMMISSIONER WELBOURN moved that the subject item be over to the Traffic Commission meeting of 'February 15, 1991. COMMISSIONER SCHMIT seconded the motion. r inAFf-lc remni;ssiod 111411 WIDE LOAD AND EXTRA LARGE VEHICLES City Manager Nealis introduced the subject proposed Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SIZES ON STREETS WITHIN THE CITY AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. He further stated that correspondence had been received from the City Attorney defining "Special Mobile Equipment". This correspondence was in response to specific concerns expressed by Traffic Commission Minutes February 15, 1990 -1- • the Commission at the last meeting. MOTION: COMMISSIONER WIENER moved that the subject Ordinance be recommended for approval. COMMISSIONER WELBOURN seconded the motion which carried unanimously. R' AFF1 cpp CON-\\SSx oni F"\ \ 91 WIDE LOAD AND EXTRA LARGE VEHICLES Deputy Traffic Engineer Sorrentino explained that the Draft Ordinance is before the Commission in response to direction given at the last Traffic Commission meeting. He explained that the Ordinance establishes the authority for the City Manager to issue permits regulating the operation of wide loads on City streets. He stated that the City Attorney had approved the content of the Ordinance but the format is still awaiting approval. COMMISSIONER WIENER considered the amount of the fine ($100) to be inadequate given the time and effort involved in enforcing the penalty. CHAIRWOMAN LEEUWENBURGH pointed out that the fees and penalties would be established by the City Council. COMMISSIONER VIRTUE felt that an additional warning in the rear of a vehicle may be desirable. Discussion followed regarding the relative merits of various warning devices. There being no objection CHAIRWOMAN LEEUWENBURGH directed that this item be held over to the December Traffic Commission meeting. RFF c K K K s3I o n/ Phi OT• 1(I3ol9t Tc- WIDE LOAD AND EXTRA LARGE VEHICLES The 'subject item was held over to the January meeting as recommended by Staff. f1Fckc CNHISS(0 HlaurGS 12_1 14190 WIDE LOAD AND EXTRA LARGE VEHICLES Mr. Tom Sorrentino, Deputy Traffic Engineer, addressed the Commission stating that, upon direction from the City Attorney's office, it was determined that the Community Association does not have the authority to regulate vehicles which have legitimate business within the City. Therefore, it is proposed that the Traffic Commission recommend to City Council that an Ordinance be adopted which would grant authority for the issuance of permits to the City Manager. The consensus of the Commission was that Staff be directed to prepare a Draft Ordinance. This Ordinance will be presented to the Traffic Commission for review and further discussion of conditions and regulations at its next meeting. There being no objection this was so ordered by CHAIRWOMAN LEEUWENBURG. RFC\C CO Pitt SS( on/ HINu-rEs