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Item #3 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21,2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAHKER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER t qL�\, , SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #2119 ADDITIONAL NO PARKING AREAS ALONG CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LAUREL STREET AND VALLEY BLVD. DATE: January 8, 2003 BACKGROUND: The State of California Vehicle Code allows parking restrictions if adopted by a City ordinance or a resolution. Section 23 of the City of Colton Resolution # 2119 lists areas of the City of Colton with parking restrictions. There is currently no designated drop off area near Colton High and Colton Middle Schools. Vehicles parked in the areas currently utilized for student drop-off and pick-up are causing traffic congestion during the hours of school opening and closing. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The attached resolution amends Resolution # 2119. To include a parking prohibition along the north side of Valley Boulevard in front of the Colton High School and along the south side of Laurel Street in front of Colton Middle School during the hours of school opening and closing. Parking will also be restricted to 24 minute parking during normal school hours. These parking restrictions should improve the traffic flow in front of these schools. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This action will require the installation of approximately 6 signs at an approximate cost of $150.00 per sign. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None.